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The Fiqh of Alcohol in External Use Items (such as detergents, creams, and perfume)
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I was wondering if alcohol in detergents and creams etc. is permissible to use?
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Marriage, Mother-in-Law, Misery
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I am married for 3 years now, and have had no problems. Recently we have moved into a new house. The house is extremely close to my mother in-law’s house. I had noticed that my mother in law would come in the day and see…
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Hugging non-Muslim mother-in-law
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Is it permissible for my husband and my mother (non-Muslim) to hug each other?
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Getting Married and Domestic Troubles
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I am currently in college right now with insha'Allah one year left and I want to get married to a girl I have known from high school.
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Praying behind people who keep their hands to their sides
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Some people do not pray behind another Muslim because he leaves his hands by his side stating that it is not part of the prayer. What is the Shari' ruling which enables one who prays with the hands tied to pray behind on…
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What is the ruling on parents forcing their child to get married? and what should one do in suc
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is the ruling on parents forcing their child to get married? and what should one do in such circumstances? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is a condition for the validity of marriage that the girl or boy …
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Can you give me importance of doing "bayyah"? and also if it's sunnah of our Prop
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Can you give me importance of doing "bayyah"? and also if it's sunnah of our Prophet (SA) and if the sahaba ever did that? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is a not an end in itself, nor sought as such.
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RE: Hijab in front of non Muslim women
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I live on an all female college campus in a residence hall. Since coming to Islam and adopting hijab, I have not allowed any non Muslim woman to see me without hijab (covering everything including hair, neck, ears, etc..…
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My studies: duas or advice?
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
I have alot of trouble in school... like I try my hardest and I pray to Allah (swt) for me to get good grades...yet I still get bad grades...what should I do?
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Gifts For Children Born Out of Wedlock
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
If a child is born to a sister out of wedlock, is it inappropriate to go visit the sister and send gifts for the child (because although the mother did wrong, the child is sinless)? Answer Assalamu alaykum In the name of…
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Mother's right to child custody after re-marriage
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
In some books, it appears - from my reading - that a woman forfeits the right to child custody if she marries a ghayr mahram to the child from a previous marriage. is this absolute? what is the evidence for such a practi…
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What to say when the cock crows
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
Please I want you to help me with the prophetic tradition on what the Cock is said to have seen when it crows and what a Muslim is supposed to say.
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Beautiful Praise of the Beloved of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Beautiful Praise of the Beloved of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) Answer A beautiful gathering in praise of the Beloved of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), a Mawlid, authored by the great Hadrami scho…
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Golden Principles of Raising Children
Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali
Principles of Raising Children Answer The following is from Imam Ghazali's: Disciplining the Soul (Kitab Riyadat al-Nafs), being Book XXI of Ihya' `Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences) translated by T.J.
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Could we be punished for following one of the four Sunni schools of law (madhhab) if it turne
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I understand that we can follow one of the 4 imaams and get the prescriptions for following the religion. Are we questionable by Allah subhanahu wa taala, if the imaam happens to have had a wrong opinion.
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Marrying in secret, making Allah one’s witness
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I would like to know is it okay according to Hanafi madhab, to marry with a woman making Allah as a witness? If the brother and sister fear of committing haram, they marry each other making Allah as witness? and when the…
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In love with Christian man. He is willing to convert to marry, if necessary...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I friend of mine is a Muslim girl and she likes a white guy who is more Christian. She is not very religious and neither is he but she does want to do the right thing Islamically. He is very understanding about the situa…
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RE: Fatiha in last rakahs of fard prayer
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I understand that it is not wajib to recite al fatiha in the last two rakahs of a four rakah fard prayer. Does this apply irrespective of whether one is the imam or praying by oneself? Also, does this apply to the third …
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Guidance on Bringing up Children
Shaykh Ashraf Ali al-Thanawi
Guidance on Bringing up Children Answer Guidance on Bringing up Children by Imam Ashraf Ali al-Tahanawi It should be borne in mind that the bringing up of children in the proper manner is of prime importance.
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Can a wife refuse the husband’s call to bed? If not, isn’t it like rape?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
What are the rights of woman after marriage? If the husband calls the wife to bed, can she say no? does the husband need the wife's consent to have Intercourse? If there is no consent, and the wife doesn't want to, and h…
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Purpose and Benefit of Zakat
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Isn't the basic purpose of Zakaat to make sure that the wealth does not get blocked and the poor do get their share?
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Parents, Beards, Obedience, and Being Good
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a beard, and my intention is to follow the sunnah, however my mom doesn't like it. She always tells me to shave it off, and I know you are supposed to respect your parents wishes. So in this case what is the best …
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Nikkah, Zina, Fornication: it is overlooked by Allah?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I have a cousin who has intentions of having his Nikkah done, to help prevent him form the sins of kissing, touching etc. He has all intentions of Eventually getting married to this sister. The parents on both sides are …
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Can the wife move out from the husband’s house without his consent?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Is it okay for a wife to move away from her husband's house without his permission, consent or knowledge, that too in his absence; on the advice of her parents, because of differences with the other family members of the…
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What if a little urine comes out after wudu? Is it excused?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Sometimes I have to urinate before I do wudu. SO after I do my business, I then then do wudu. but for some reason after I do wudu, I inadvertently urinate a very small amount...and I have to emphasise very small.
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He wants beard / Mother wants not!
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
A friend has begun to keep a beard but his mother wants him to shave it. He has tried explaining its significance and its status in Islam however the mother is very adamant and is refusing to take no for an answer. She i…
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Intercourse when menstruation stops. And: Sexual relations during menstruation
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is the legal ruling in the Hanafi school regarding conjugal relations between a husband and wife after she has completed her menstrual period but before she has performed ghusl?
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Distinct Position of Muslims
Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
Distinct Position of Muslims Answer [This is an abridged version of a speech delivered by the late Maulana Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (rahimahullah) on 13th June 1999 to a congregation of around 100,000 people in Luckno…