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Is it permissible for a woman to touch her dead husband?
Shaykh Ali Hani
Is it permissible for a woman to touch her dead husband? Answer According to Imam al-Ramli, it is permissible for a man to touch and look at the whole body of his wife [s. and the other way around] without desire, even w…
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When Does it Become Obligatory to Pray?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
According to the Shafi`i school of fiqh, at what age does salah become obligatory? Is it at five, seven, or ten years?
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Blood Tests, Injections and Fasting
SunniPath Answer Service Team
As a doctor, I have some difficulty during Ramadan when Muslim patients present themselves for tests and treatment (or I am asked about what is permissible by non-Muslim colleagues for their patients).
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Finding a Spiritual Guide
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Finding a Spiritual Guide Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate From a previous answer by Sidi Hamza Karamali: Qualities of a Shaykh (1) Sufism is a branch of Islamic knowledge. There is no Sufism …
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What is the proper naming of a child?
Shaykh Saad Peters al-Attas
What is the proper naming of a child? Answer In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful, and May His Peace and Blessings be upon His messenger and slave Muhammad the noblest of creation.
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The Significance of Eid al-Fitr
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
The Significance of Eid al-Fitr Answer Islam has two major holidays, Eid al-Fitr (Post-Fasting Festival) and Eid al-Adha. The word Eid itself is an Arabic word, whose root connotation is ‘that which comes back, time afte…
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I have doubts about God
Sidi Hamza Karamali
Just some time ago doubts about the existence of one GOD kept on coming to my mind. Satan is making me feel there are many gods just like the ancient Greeks believed. This problem has increased up to the extent that I am…
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Structuring Time
Imam Al-Haddad
Structuring time Answer The Proof of Islam (may God's mercy be on him) wrote in his book The Beginning of Guidance [Bidayat al-Hidaya], in the chapter "Preparing for the Ritual Prayers": You should not neglect your time …
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If a woman does not normally cover her head, but when she prays she does, is her prayer accepte
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a woman does not normally cover her head, but when she prays she does, is her prayer accepted? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate Fiqh can only tell you about a prayer's validity in this life…
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Blogging and Propriety
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Can you comment on the latest internet trend relating to blogs and blogging? Are there dangers in crossing adab in blogging? What types of blogs and blog content is useful and what should be avoided (other than obviously…
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I have doubts about God
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Just some time ago doubts about the existence of one GOD kept on coming to my mind. Satan is making me feel there are many gods just like the ancient Greeks believed. This problem has increased up to the extent that I am…
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The Hijab between Human Thought and Sacred Law
Shaykh `Isam Eydoo
The Hijab between Human Thought and Sacred Law Answer 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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My non-Muslim friend is in difficulty and needs some supplication they can make
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have a non Muslim friend who is in need. she respects Islam very well.
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Is it Permissible to Work in a Bank?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Is it permissible to work in a bank?
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How Do I Deal With My Anger?
SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team
No matter how hard I try, I find it very difficult to control my anger and impatience. Its worse with my own family. I want to be a person that naturally doesn't have these bad character traits. I do try but I can't help…
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Female Discharge and Wudu
SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team
I would like to know what the Hanafi opinion is on what exactly breaks your wudu - does the discharge of the female break wudu? I have heard that if it is very frequent, as it is for certain women, that it is considered …
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Women wearing pants in prayer
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
When I first converted to Islam, I wore pants while I prayed Salah. I want to know if I have to make up those prayers? (Some were loose fitting and others were not.) Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compass…
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Divorce in Extreme Anger
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I recently about 4 nights ago gave my wife a talaaq at this time I was not in my right state of mind at all….
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Can we give Zakat to Islamic organizations for da`wah purposes, or to build mosques and the lik
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Can we give Zakat to Islamic organizations for da`wah purposes, or to build mosques and the like?
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The Status of One with Faith, but No Actions
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
The Status of One with Faith, but No Actions Answer Wa Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu, In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful & Compassionate Faith (iman) is defined by Sunni scholarship as, “Confirming everyt…
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My mother detests my hijab
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a daughter wants to wear full hijab but her mother won’t allow it or has expressed her disapproval for the daughter wearing it: what should the daughter do? The mother is not understanding and doesn’t seem to listen a…
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Notes On Machine Slaughter and Meat
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Notes On Machine Slaughter and Meat Answer Al-Salam alaykum Today I attended a small get-together of some fellow-students and amongst the discussions was one on machine slaughter. I would like to note down here what I've…
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Can I Drink My Wife’s Milk?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
I have drunk my wife's breast milk. Is that permissible? She has stopped breast-feeding my child since he is nearly 2, but I want her to continue giving me some -- is that haram? Or can I continue even if she may dislike…
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Women and Hair Removal
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Is it permissible for women to remove facial hair, and hair from the arms and legs? I am in the beauty business and I do waxing for my clients. Please tell me if it is permissible in Islam.
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If a woman masturbates, does she have to perform ghusl?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a woman masturbates, does she have to perform ghusl? Answer 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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Are Prawns Halal According To The Hanafi's?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Are prawns halal according to the Hanafi's? Answer Assalam Alaykum The permissibility of eating prawns or otherwise [according to the Hanafi Fuqaha] depends on whether they are considered from the fish family or not.
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Can one travel to study away from parents if they don’t mind and don’t need one?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Can one travel to study away from parents if they don’t mind and don’t need one? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, There is nothing wrong with this; rather, there is tremendous reward in travelling to seek knowledg…
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My brother-in-law acts inappropriately
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My wife’s brother touches my wife a lot. Some times massaging her hand, her shoulders, her legs. Some time when he lays beside her putting his legs on her legs.
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Zakat on Platinum Jewelry
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Zakat has to be paid if one possesses gold or silver. Does it have to be paid if one possesses platinum jewelry, pearls or diamonds? How is zakat calculated in this case?
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Why don’t scholars talk about early marriage… do they teach us only what they want?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Why is it that there are at least 4 verses in the Quran that refers to marrying young girls but the people do not talk about them? They only teach us what they want us to know. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful …