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Who is Imam Maturidi?
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Who is Imam Maturidi? Can you explain short his Mission and his Life. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Mahmud Abu Mansur al-Samarqandi al-Maturidi al-Hanafi (d.
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Involvement in Community
Sulma Badrudduja
I am currently a university student who is involved in Islamic work on campus as well as in the community. But I feel that sometimes I can get too caught up in it and rather lose focus and I guess track.
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Prophet's name in mosques in direction of Qibla?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In many masjids I see the words "Mohammed" and "Allah" written in calligraphy in the masjid in the direction of the Qibla. I can understand why the word "Allah" is there but I'm curious about why "Mohammed" is also there…
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Tahajjud Prayer: Listening to recorded recitation
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I heard that it is preferred to read long surah's for the tahajjud prayer. It is permissible for me to play audio of a recorded surah by an imam during the prayer and then stop and play again as I finished going into suj…
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Engagement: How Long Can It Be?
Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What does Islam say about engagement: How long can you be engaged to someone before having to marry them?
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Is Literalism Disbelief?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
X is married to Y. Y states that they have a 'literal' belief in Allah's Attributes.
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Abuse of udhiya animals
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is abuse of udhiya animals to be tolerated? What is the guidance of Islam regarding this? Some non-Muslim animal rights groups have produced very disturbing videos on this matter....
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The Sunna Prayers Related to the Obligatory Prayers: A Detailed Exposition
Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher
The sunna prayers related to the obligatory prayers: A detailed exposition Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. All praise is to Allah, Lord of …
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Breastfeeding longer than 2 years in Shafi''i madhab
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed Translated by Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible to breastfeed a child older than 2 years in Shafi'i madhab? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful As long as the child is less then seven lunar years of age, it is permissible for th…
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Prayer: How do I prevent myself from forgetting where I am in the prayer?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I often find myself forgetting where I am in my prayer, which causes me confusion and frustration while I''m praying. How do I keep a count of the number of prostrations I have performed? How do I keep track of the numbe…
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Is the Prophet Light?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I heard some people talking about the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) discussing whether or not he was 'light'. I did not understand what they were talking about. But I am wondering what is the right thing t…
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Dealing with Non-Muslims -- Rock and Killing Jews
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
From what I have read and what I know about Islam, it teaches to respect and befriend "people of the book." But I have recently read some troubling hadith which speak of fighting Jews in the end of days.
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Leasing a car - Is it permitted, and if so with what conditions?
Sidi Salman Younas
Is leasing a car allowed? ie you make monthly payments so that in essence you are renting a car. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah I pray you are well and in the bes…
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Joining the ''Eid Salah in the second rakat
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
What is the ruling in the Hanafi school of one joins the Eid salat in the second rakat? Should they still join? Do they have to do multiple takbirs in their make up rakat?
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Sufi Tawheed Teacher: Are Sufis Deviant? Do They Engage in Strange Dhikrs?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I work for a Muslim organization and recently organized a class for Muslim women on tawheed. I was recently approached by a sister who says that the women who are teaching this class follow the Sufi-way which is against …
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Repetition in Qur'an
Sulma Badrudduja
In the Qur'an many examples, reasons or obligations are repeated many times. e.g. "...whoever believes in Allah and does good deeds...", "... We have made the Night and the Day as two signs..." etc. What is the reason fo…
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Shafii Position on Meat of People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab) in the West
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Could you please explain to me the position of the Shafi'i madhhab on eating the meat of those who call themselves Christians, in the West, for example, Mcdonalds? Is it halal to eat this type of meat?
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Is Salafi Aqida the Same as Sunni Aqida?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have seen many shaykhs speak bad about the Salafis or Wahhabis. But for unity of Muslims isn't what [a scholar on the Internet] says better? His reply to the question, 'Is wahabi or salafi aqeedah the same with the Sun…
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Difference Between Usul al-Fiqh and al Qawaid Fiqhiyya
Shaykh Hamza Karamali
What is the difference between usool al fiqh and al Qawaai’d al Fiqhiyyah?
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Tahajjud: The Night Vigil Prayer
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Tahajjud: The night vigil prayer Answer Tahajjud The Night Vigil Prayer Allah Most High said, “Establish worship at the going down of the sun until the dark of the
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Proof of Eid Takbirs (takbirat al-tashriq) in the Form Preferred by the Hanafis
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
What is the proof for saying: ALLAHU EKBER ALLAHU EKBER LA ILAAHA ILLAL-LAA-HU WAL-LAA-HU EKBER ALLAHU EKBER WA-LIL-LAA-HIL HAMD in the Tashrik Takbeers? Did the Prophet SAW and Sahabah R.Anhum also recited this ? Is the…
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Actions are but by their intentions
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Taking the well known hadith, "Verily actions are but by their intentions...", if one does a good action with good intention yet that action ends up hurting someone's feelings, can the doer of the action still be held ac…
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Guidance on Studying Islam
Ustadha Noura Shamma
I am a 20 year old first year unveristy student from australia. i come from a muslim family but who are not practicing, not praying fasting etc but good people alhamdulilah.
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Tarawih: I don't have the drive to pray 20 rakats, can I just pray 8?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible in the Hanafi madhab to pray 8 rakats of Tarawih if one has limited time? I am a college student and cannot get down to the masjid to pray, nor do I have the himma to pray 20 rakats by myself.
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Is a vile Muslim better than a pious Kafir?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is a vile Muslim better than a pious Kafir? - What is the criteria for people who do not hear the message? - Is a vile Muslim better than a pious person from amongst those who haven't heard the message? - Can those who h…
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Tarawih: What if I can't pray 20? Is 8 or 12 enough?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
If I cannot pray 20 rakat everyday consistently... but I am able to perform 12 consistently everyday... wouldn't it be better for me to pray the 12 rakats of tarawih? Or would I still have to follow the rulings of the co…
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The Tasbih Prayer
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Can you please explain the significance of Salat-ut-Tasbeeh? I searched on the hanafi messages to see if there has been a message related to this. Please also provide details of how to offer this prayer.
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Duaa for misplaced items...
Ustadha Hedaya Hartford, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is there a specififc duaa that should be said when one misplaces things like his keys, important papers, edding ring?
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Fiqh of salams - What is the sunna of giving and returning salams?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
There seems to be so much related to giving salams in the sunna and guidance... Can you tell us some of the details? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful I pray this finds you in the best of health a…
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Idols mentioned in surat Nuh
Ustadha Umm Abdullah
I know this might seem like a strange question, but I have been thinking about it for a long time and hope you can provide me with some scholarly insight.