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Fasting: Waking Up Needing Ghusl
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
If one goes to sleep in a state of major ritual impurity and one wakes up late for sehri time so that the time to close ones fast is minimal.
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Ruling on Shrimp
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I was wondering what the Hanafi position is on eating "Shrimp" and other shell fish. Is it considered makrooh or Haram. Also if a hanafi knowingly eats shrimp what kind of sin has he incurred?
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Is it permissible for a wife to take off her hijab if her husband disapproves of it?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible for a wife to take off her hijab if her husband disapproves of it? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Absolutely not.
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‘Good comes from Allah and bad comes from ourselves…' What does this mean?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
‘Good happenings come from Allah. Bad happenings come from ourselves / what our hands have done.’ Is this true? If so, how do we see this reality in our lives?
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Is spiritual music with instruments allowed?
SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team
It is my understanding that in Islam it is prohibited to listen to music, with any musical instruments except the tambourine and singing. What about music about Allah (swt) and other Islamic songs? For example, Yusuf Isl…
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The Origin of Sin and Death
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
I have had a hard time understanding where sin and death came from in Islam’s explanation of God and man. Where do people who have a neutral nature get the tendency to commit haram (sin)? Where did sin come from?
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Car Insurance and a Family Dispute
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I currently drive my mother's car. The main insurance policy holder for the car is my Mum. My brother and I are second drivers. Recently my brother had an incident where he damaged another driver’s car. At the time we ha…
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Menstruation: Proofs for the Impermissibility of Women Touching the Quran or Entering the Mas
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I was once told by a Maulana that whilst women are menstruating, it is not permissible for them to either 1) touch/recite Qur'an, not even one verse or 2) enter a masjid.
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Give up inheritance or estrange brother?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a woman and her brother are both heir to a piece of land given to them by their father (divided according to shariah), and her brother demands that she hand over half of her land (that is rightfully hers) or else he s…
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Machine-slaughtered Meat (2)
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I'm unclear about the following statement from the previous article,Machine-slaughtered Meat: "This also serves as an answer to those who state that the organization certifying products as "Halal" is responsible, and thu…
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Some Factors to Consider When Choosing a Madhhab
Sidi Mostafa Azzam
I was not born with a madhhab, and my parents and community do not follow a madhhab. I am in the process of choosing, and I'm probably going to go with Shafii because it is the majority in Syria from what I understand, a…
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Parents undue pressure to sever ties with my in-laws…
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
I have been married against the liking of my parents for four years. I am the oldest son of my parents and have a younger brother who assists me in my business.
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Female medical problems and the issue of virginity
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
I am a young, unmarried female Muslim currently experiencing some medical problems due to which my doctor would like me to have some invasive tests done that may in effect loosen/ break my hymen...
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Wudu Problems for Married Couples
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
I know a person has to take a whole bath or shower (ghusl) after intercourse, but is there an exception for newlyweds? I mean what about the couple that is on their honeymoon and have intercourse up to five times a day? …
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Car Insurance Issues…
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
My question has two parts and I am seeking clarification about insurance (I have read previous questions) and items which are paid for in advance which may or may not eventuate.
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Omitting Sunnas When Making Up Missed Prayers
Sidi Mostafa Azzam
If one has many make-up prayers, in the Shafi''i school, is it O.K. to intentionally leave out the sunnahs in the prayers, and just perform the arkan? Answer The Permissibility of Omitting Sunnas If by “O.K.,” you mean p…
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Necessity (darura) that makes unlawful lawful… loans on interest? No!
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Basically, I live in London and got married recently. I do not live with my wife at present as she is staying with my parents. I have been looking to try and purchase a flat or house but the prices are extortionate.
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Protection from Black Magic
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I need guidance and advice on how to protect from human black magic and evil / jinn. I have been facing some problems for some time now. How I can get advice and guidance and from whom and where?
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At what distance is one considered a traveller?
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Am I considered a traveler? I’m a student studying in Birmingham, my home residence is at London. Am I a traveler when I move from London to Birmingham?
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Munabbihaat is not by Ibn Hajar
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
I wanted to ask you whether you know any isnad for the first hadith of the article below (Concerning a conversation between our Beloved Prophet Mohammad and satan) by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani?
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What is the guidance of the Messenger of Allah about bedroom relation?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Just some quick points: It is disliked to: Face the qibla. (Ibn `Abidin) Be in the presence of a mature child. (Ibn `Abidin) Talk, for it is from the sunna not to talk excessively during …
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Re-marrying if only one divorce took place
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
A couple mutually decided to get divorced in the USA because of differences. In their state of residence you can file for a no-fault divorce. But only one person has to file for a no-fault divorce through a lawyer.
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The Fiqh of Fasting
Sidi Mujib
The Fiqh of Fasting Answer Ta`limu’l-Haq chapter on Fasting (Sawm) taught by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf on Sunday, October 20th, 2002 and Sunday November 3rd, 2002. Notes in brackets [such as (F: )] are from Faraz Rab…
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My parents are not letting my wife have any contact with her parents…
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
My parents have a very bad opinion of my wife and in laws for no reason. They have strictly forbidden my wife all contacts with her parents. What is the legal position of Islam on this matter?
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How should one seek forgiveness if one has wronged others, both monetarily and otherwise?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I have a debt question, both monetary and otherwise.I once worked for a family taking care of their child, but I was physically abusive to the child (astaghfirullah). I ended the relationship with the family a few months…
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Are Zoroastrians from the People of the Book?
Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi
Many believe that Ahl Al Kitab for purposes of marriage, can be extended to Zoroastrians. Please could you advise?
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The Marriage Contract and its Requirements
Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi
A Muslim man marries a Catholic woman in the presence of two Christian witnesses, one male and one woman, in a UK registration office. There was no mention of any mahr being determined.
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Anger: How do I cleanse myself?
Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi
The past few months I have noticed that I am carrying more hatred towards others in my heart.
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What is the ruling on baby showers?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is the ruling on baby showers?
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Malfunctioning Wardrobes
Shaykh Nazim Mangera
Malfunctioning Wardrobes Answer On Sunday, February 1st, 2004, across America and the world, the “wardrobe malfunction” incident of Jason Timberlake and Janet Jackson was beamed live on T.V. and viewed by 90 million peop…