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About the Author: The Elementary Teachings of Islam
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
The Elementary Teachings of Islam Assalamu alaikum, This is a useful, informative post from a dear friend about the author of the online text that was recently recommended on this mailing list...
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Abu Hanifa's Foresight
GF Haddad
Abu Hanifa's foresight Abu Hanïfa’s Foresight – GF Haddad Imàm Abu Hanïfa was known for his keen foresight (firàsa). He said to Dàwud al-Tà’ï: “You are going to devote yourself entirely to worship.” He said to Abu Yusuf:…
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Abu Hanifa & His Life
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Abu Hanifa & his life From: http:// Cyberislam.com Abu Hanifa: Al-Nu`man ibn Thabit Courtesy of As-Sunah Foundation al-Taymi, al-Imam Abu Hanifa (d.
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Abu Hanifa: A Theologian?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
First, is it true that Imam Abu Hanifa, may Allah be pleased with him, began his career in kalam and first earned a reputation as a debater before becoming known as a faqih?
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Abu Hanifa Was Not of the Opinion That the Prophet's Parents were Kafirs
Dr. Inayatullah Iblagh al-Afghanistani
Abu Hanifa Was Not of the Opinion That the Prophet’s Parents were Kafirs From: http://www.masud.co./uk "Salafis" keep reiterating the claim that the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) parents died as kafirs a…
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Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar: A Creed
Imam Abu Hanifa (RA)
Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar: A creed Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar: A Creed by Imam Abu Hanifa Translated by Hamid Algar, Professor of Persian and Islamic Studies, University of California, Berkeley (published in the journal Al-Bayan ca.
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Allegory in the Qur'an
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
What part of the Qur'an is allegorical? Walaikum assalam, In a broad classification, there are verses of the Qur’an whose immediate meaning is clear and manifest. The overwhelming majority of Qur’anic verses are like thi…
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Are there examples where the Sunnah takes precedence over something in the Quran?
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Are there examples where the sunnah takes precedence over something in the Quran? Bismihi Ta'ala The Quran always comes before the sunnah as the sunnah is the commentary and the explanation of the quran.
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Avoiding the Path of Argument, and Seeking the Beneficial
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
These are some exchanges some people have had: 1st person:" Some writers say 'Anthropomorphic verses in the Qur'an ...' etc. Is the Qur'an anthropomorphic?"
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Changing Madhhabs & Some Women's Fiqh
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I am not sure but I need to know what is the ruling on changing madhabs. For example, my sister studied under a shafi Sheikh, but married a Hanafi guy and so study hanafi and now follows their opinion.
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Commoners Do Not Have a Madhab? What??
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
What does it mean that "Commoners Do Not Have A Madhhab" ? Assalamu alaikum, "Commoners do not have a madhhab" has many meanings, among them: That their "madhhab" on any complete act is the answer and guidance given to t…
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Deobandi/Syrian Hanafism
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Are there 'sub-schools' in the hanafi madhab? I often notice that the deobandi's take positions different from the Syrian hanafi ulama. are there other sub madhabs in the hanafi school? are the fatwas of the deobandis co…
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Does one have to be Ashari or Maturidi?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Does one have to be Ashari or Maturidi? Assalamu alaikum, It is obligatory for every morally responsible person to believe that which is correct. The correct Sunni belief is that which these two great schools are on.
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Ensoulment And Respiration Hadith
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
Ensoulment and respiration hadith ENSOULMENT AND RESPIRATION HADITH In the eighteenth week, exactly after the 120-day threshold, respiratory circulation occurs.
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Eve Created From Adam's Rib
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
According to my knowledge Hawa (eve) was created from a rib of Adam. I always knew this to be the case however an article in a local newspaper in Pakistan, a scholar said that there is no proof of this i.e. no evidence (…
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The Fatwa in the Madhhab & How To Take Sacred Knowledge
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have the following two issues I want to ask about: 1.
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Fiqh of the Sahaba: The Sayings of Sayyiduna Ali
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Fiqh of the Sahaba: The sayings of Sayyiduna Ali Fiqh of the Sahaba The Sayings of Sayyiduna Ali Abu Hanifa said, "Fiqh is to know that which is for and against oneself ."
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Forty Hadith Qudsi
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Forty Hadith Qudsi Forty Hadith Qudsi In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful http://www.sunnah.org/hadith/hadith_qudsi.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------…
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Gender Determination Hadith
Sidi Gibril Haddad
Gender determination hadith According to embryology, the crucial event that determines whether the embryo will develop into a male or female occurs in the second half of the sixth week of gestation.
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The Greatness of Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him)
Hajj Gibril Haddad
The Greatness of Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) As-Salamu `alaykum: There is a current trend of slighting Imam Abu Hanifa and his School.
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Hadiths to Learn the Religion?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I wonder what hadiths a hanafi should read to learn more about Islam. I'm kind of new into Islam and would like to learn more. Walaikum assalam, 1. 40 Hadiths: Imam Nawawi; 2. 77 Branches of Faith: Qazwini’s abridgment o…
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Hadith And Scientific Fact
Sidi Gibril Haddad
Hadith and scientific fact Bismillahi Al-Rahmani Al-Rahim Hadiths And Scientific Fact al-salamu `alaykum The following pieces are taken from a series on the topic of scientific facts mentioned in hadith.
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Have you seen a Faqih? Reason and Knowledge in Islam
Shaykh GF Haddad
Have you seen a Faqih? Reason and Knowledge in Islam Have you seen a Faqih? Reason and Knowledge in Islam 1. Reason The Prophet said: "Lo!
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How was the Qur'an compiled?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
I wanted to know was the entire Qur’an compiled before the Prophet’s death or after by the khalifas. What I mean by compiled is the ordering of the surahs.
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Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali: The Jibril Hadith Explained The Essentials of Islam, Iman & Ihsan
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali: The Jibril Hadith Explained The Essentials of Islam, Iman & Ihsan Jami' al-'Ulum wa'l-Hikam by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali Commentary on the Second Hadith of Imam Nawawi's "Forty"
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Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) and Hadith
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
One common argument that I have heard against the Hanafi School is that Imam Abu Hanifah did not have a large amount of Hadith at his disposal. A brother gave me the example that he did not know the Hadith in other lands…
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Importance of Following the Sunnah
Harun Yahya
Importance of following the Sunnah Importance of Following the Sunnah HARUN YAHYA http://www.harunyahya.com/31sunnah.php The Qur'an is the last divine book, which was revealed from Allah as a declaration and guidance to …
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The Involvement of the Pious Salaf in Kalam
Shaykh GF Haddad
The involvement of the pious salaf in kalam The Involvement of the Pious Salaf in Kalàm --- Abu Hanïfa's Works in Kalàm Among the works of the Imàm in kalàm:[1][1] * * Al-Fiqh al-Akbar ("The Supreme Wisdom"), authentical…
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Is Following a Madhhab Fard?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is following a Madhhab Fard? Walaikum assalam, Allah Most High said, “Ask the people of remembrance if you know not.” What is itself fard is to follow a recognized and accepted mujtahid imam properly in every action of r…
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Is the Mahdi mentioned in any authentic hadith
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
I have heard from some people that the hadith about the mahdi are weak , is this true? and what are the hadith that talk or give signs about the coming of the mahdi?