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Exaggerated Praise of the Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
What's the meaning of this hadith, "do not celebrate me and lift me to a high status as the Christians did with Jesus the son of Mary?"
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Too Many Make-Ups to Pray Sunnahs
Sunni Path Fiqh Team
I ask because I find that this is something which troubles my heart. If someone has over 4 and a half years of qaza prayers to make up (which is over 10,000 prayers!!!)
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What is the Islamic perspective on spouses holding each other’s hands in public?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
What is the Islamic perspective on spouses holding each other’s hands in public?
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Seeking black magic cure from a Hindu guru, is it permissible?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Someone has a daughter who is sick and dying. A Hindu acquaintance of theirs offered the services of her Hindu guru who specializes in curing ''black'' magic.
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Listening to the recorded music
Sheikh Nuh Ha Mim Keller
Listening to the recorded music In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate.
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I recently got married in the U.S. court and a chapel. We did not go to the masjid. Are we still married? Can we consummate the marriage?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
I recently got married in the U.S. court and a chapel. We did not go to the masjid. Are we still married? Can we consummate the marriage? Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah, the Inspirer of truth.
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Nifas – Postnatal Bleeding
Sidi Sohail Hanif
In the first link below this email [1], it says that the labouring women should pray until most of the baby is out. How is this possible when she would be bleeding at the time of her child's birth?
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Obituary to al-Sayyid Muhammad bin Alawi al-Maliki
Fakhruddin Owaisi al-Madani
Obituary to al-Sayyid Muhammad bin Alawi al-Maliki A SHORT HISTORY OF The Late Grand-Shaykh of Makkah, His Eminence Al-SAYYID MUHAMMAD BIN ALAWI BIN ABBAS AL-MALIKI AL-HASANI (Rahmat Ullahi Alayh) by his student Fakhrudd…
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Worship on the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Would I have to spend the entire night at the Masjid until after Fajr prayer? Could I go late, say around 01:00? Could I go when it begins and leave around 02:00 and still receive my blessings of forgiveness from Allah?
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Audio Recordings for Prayer
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
I am recently converted and trying to learn Shafi'i fiqh. I am reading "Reliance of the Traveller" right now, and it shows all of the different parts of the prayer that you must say but I don't know how they SOUND.
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The Hijab between Human Thought and Sacred Law
Shaykh Isam Eydoo
The Hijab between Human Thought and Sacred Law In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah's blessings and peace be on His Messenger Muhammad, and his folk, companions, and followers.
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Conversing with the Opposite Sex
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
A brother I know is convinced that it is permissible to talk freely to a member of the opposite sex, if its for da'wah purposes. Is this true?
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If a woman masturbates, does she have to perform ghusl?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
If a woman masturbates, does she have to perform ghusl? In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah's blessings and peace be on His Messenger Muhammad, and his folk, companions, and followers.
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How much must I cover when breastfeeding?
Umm Zaid
What is the position on modest breastfeeding in front of one's non-Muslim family members, including a mother, stepfather and stepsister?
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Is it sunna for women to pray in a women only congregation?
Shaykh Ali Hani
Is it sunna for women to pray in a women only congregation? It is permitted for women to pray in congregation. It is in fact generally better for them to pray at home in congregation than at the mosque. And Allah knows b…
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Reward of fasting six days in Shawwal
Sister Shazia Ahmad
Fasting six days of Shawwal is like fasting one year. But does that mean that fasting 3 days of Shawwal is like fasting half the year? What if one fasts less than 6 days of Shawwal?
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Masturbation and ghusl
Sister Shazia Ahmad
If a woman masturbates, does she have to perform ghusl? As previously explained in an answer for a question on masturbation, one must remember that masturbation is haram and that it can affect one adversely in many ways.
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Losing My Hair Because of Hijab
Umm Zaid
I have been wearing the hijab for over two years now Alhamdullilah and I am noticing that I am losing alot of hair. I feel I am doing something wrong. Is there a specific type of cloth that a hijab should be made out of …
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Are prophets alive in their graves?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it true that prophets are alive in their graves? What is the proof? Ahl as-Sunnah holds that the life of prophets in their graves is firmly established through authentic and explicit proofs. The great hadith master, I…
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Women leading men in prayer
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
When is a woman allowed to lead a man in prayer if it is allowed at all?
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Musician’s issues: Drums
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it haram to use a drum (tabla) that is narrow in the middle, like the Egyptian tabla? 1) Does this mean that the tabla that is wide in the middle is permissible? Some Indian drums are narrow on the ends and wide in th…
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The Hadith "My Companions are Like the Stars..."
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
The Hadith "My Companions are Like the Stars..." In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate Click here to view the answer.
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Our Mother A'isha's Age At The Time Of Her Marriage to The Prophet
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
To begin with, I think it is the responsibility of all those who believe that marrying a girl as young as nine years old was an accepted norm of the Arab culture, to provide at least a few examples to substantiate their …
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Non-Muslims Wearing Hijab
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
I have been doing some research on the Islamic religion and came upon your website and was wondering if you could answer a question. I am not Muslim but my fiancé is, he says because I am not Muslim I do not have to wear…
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What Does It Mean To Hit The Wife Lightly?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
What does it mean to hit the wife lightly? It could mean different things to different men. Some may see it as an application of force without bruising, others may see it as a smack, push etc. Please clarify.
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Isn't Tawassul Just A Form Of Shirk?
SunniPath Fiqh Team
In defense of tawassul two things are said. That is, that Muslims don't call the saint a god and that the prayer goes to God ultimately who answers it. Hindus say the same thing about their idols that they are just inter…
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What Is The Minimum Age That A Child Should Be Breast-fed
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
The maximum period for breastfeeding is 30 months. But are there a recommended minimum number of months that the child should be breast-fed? The World Health Organisation states that a child should be exclusively fed bre…
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Is it legally valid for men and women to pray in one line?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Is it legally valid for men and women to pray in one line? In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, The general ruling is that women should stand behind men when they are praying together in congregation.