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The Shafi`i prayer
SunniPath Answer Service Team
I recently changed my madhhab, so I wanted a description of the prophet Mohammed’s, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, prayer from the Shafi'i perspective.
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Waswasa and urine
Miscellaneous
My cousin has waswasa, and I was trying to help her out with a few things. One of the things were about not being sure if a child has urine or water on his pants. She's a kindergarten teacher and sometimes the kids ask h…
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How do we remain strong believers when studying in areas that require reading about dubious things...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
How do we remain strong believers when studying in areas that require reading about dubious things...
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An Active Heart: Answers for a Student in Activism But Struggling Spiritually
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have had a few questions for the past 2-3 years that I think will help me understand and realize if I’m on the right track or not.
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Dismissive Scholars?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
What do you think about a “scholar” who, when asked by a non-Muslim who is interested in Islam, whether only Muslims can go to jannah, the scholar replies simply, “No, why?” The non-Muslim is somewhat taken aback by the …
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Can You Recite Any Suras From The Qur'an When You Are Menstruating?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Can you recite any suras from the Qur'an when you are menstruating? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, From a previous answer: Rules concerning post-natal bleeding (nifas) and haid: 1.
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Food Prepared With Alcohol
Shaykh Sikander Hashmi
I have heard that it's okay to consume any type of food containing wine, if the food has been boiled for a good amount of time, so that the wine evaporates. Is this permissible?
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Is Transmitting The Martyrdom of Imam Husayn On Ashura Part Of The Sunna?
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Is transmitting the martyrdom of Imam Husayn on Ashura part of the sunna? Answer Wa `alaykum as-Salam wa rahmatullah: No.
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Marriage Started Badly. Is it wrong to divorce?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
My husband and I have been married for two months and within these two months my husband has caused many problems between us and is now asking for a divorce. I have tried my hardest to make things work out between us but…
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Copyrights: applying to one's personal collections
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I began copying a series of cassettes which were copyrighted, for my personal use, because they were too expensive to for me to buy. then my attention was drawn to various articles about the impermissibility of such an a…
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Using fertility pills
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I wanted to know if we can use fertility pills such as clomephine in order to get pregnant. It's been 2 years since I've been married. Someone suggested we try that. But sometimes I feel that maybe Allah subhana wa ta'al…
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Thinking a lot about intimacy with spouse. Others...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I seem to be going through a phase of thinking about intimacy with my husband for much of the time, to the point where it is preoccupying me.
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My wife and I are too different
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am having trouble in my marriage. I have been married for 6 months now. And my wife and I disagree about everything. I want to study the deen and I feel like she is hindering me. I want to get rid of the television. Sh…
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Differences in a woman’s and man’s prayer
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
In the `Umdah, it is written about the differences between women’s and men’s prayer only regarding `awrah (nakedness), keeping the feet together when standing and when prostrating, to draw the arms closer to the sides. I…
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Proof of when to raise the finger in the prayer
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is there a hadith proving that we should raise our finger at “Illa Llah” as the Shafi’is do? Or is it a reprehensible innovation?
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Saluting the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Grant Him Peace) in Prayer
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
According to Imam Al-Shafi'i, should we send salutations on the prophet peace be upon him at the end of our tashshud? If yes, can you please quote the procedure and the words to be said.
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Imam Ghazali on the Manners of Eating
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Imam Ghazali on the manners of eating Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah See: Chapter One: What is Necessary for the Person Eating Alone Being three Sections: Bef…
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Daughter and grandparent’s spouse- mahram?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
What is the status of my daughter to my step-father? Would she be allowed to be alone with him and appear without hijab in front of him? Answer She is his mahram (member of unmarriageable kin) and does not have to wear h…
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Clarification on a woman’s awrah when alone
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
I'm confused by the recent answer about making wudu whilst wearing shorts.
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How do I pray the Shafi’i way?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
How do I pray the Shafi’i way? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, You will find a complete description of the integrals of the prayer at the following link, along with its invalidators. The w…
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My wife and I are too different
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am having trouble in my marriage. I have been married for 6 months now. And my wife and I disagree about everything. I want to study the deen and I feel like she is hindering me. I want to get rid of the television. Sh…
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Exiting of sperm/sexual fluid and wudu
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
The statement below is taken from your answer: Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, In the Shafi’i school, sperm and female sexual fluid (the same ruling applies to female sexual fluid) are not…
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When to shave the head of the newborn?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
When to shave the head of the newborn?
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Praying alone behind a man
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In a small masjid, if there is a non-mahram man leading the prayer and I am the only woman (the only person) praying behind him, is it permissible? There are other sisters in the masjid, but due to some reason they are n…
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Joining a congregation
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If one has prayed their fard prayer in private and then there is a jama'ah for the same prayer, is one obliged to pray with the jama'ah nullifying one's prayer alone? What is the ruling for women in the Shafi’i school on…
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Wudu of the one with a chronic excuse
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
1) For a person who has constant wind release due to illness of the stomach, you have stated he is obliged to make a new wudu for each fard prayer. But if he is combining prayers (say due to traveling) would he make a ne…
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Can one consume vinegar in the Shafi’i school?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
Is it permissible to consume "store-bought" vinegar in the United States? Please mention any relevance to the various types of vinegar that are identified on labels (such as wine, apple cider, rice, etc.), as well as the…
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My father has given me bad advice in the past
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am very depressed and confused about my religion. Sometimes, I don't want to pray and I feel anger toward Allah. My father has tried to give me advice, but when I followed his advice, it was to my loss.
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Arriving late for the congregation
Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany
When I arrive late for a salat which is prayed aloud, how do I complete the rest of the rak`ahs- loudly or silently?