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Dhimmis - Non-Muslims in Islamic Society and Law

What is the status of the dhimmis and the non believers under islamic law? I usually get very upset when non muslims discredit Islam when it comes to dhimmis and non believers.

The Laws of the Universe

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I understand that the laws of the universe are broken only by prophets with Allah's (subhana wa ta'ala) permission as a proof of their prophethood. Now, this is different from karamaat, which are highly unlikely events, …

Touching the ears for the opening takbir

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

when performing takbir-tahrimah is one required to make contact with his/her earlobes? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, It is sunna to raise the hands till the thumbs are level …

Student Loans in the UK

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

Jazakallah for yout response. May Allah reward you greatlt, Ameen. I have taken out a student loans to the value of 5000. I currently have 8000 in my bank account including the loan amount. The student loan only has to b…

Travel Question

Shaykh Abu Usamah

Zayd is traveling and the time for Isha comes in. Zayd goes in the Masjid , sees a Jamaa'ah, and joins it. After the Salah is finished , Zayd realises that the the Jama'ah were non-Hanafis praying delayed Maghrib (takhee…

After-prayer dhikr, tasbeeh, and dua

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

When do i need to read my after salah supplications and invocations in the case when there is a established sunnah prayer after the fard prayer to be prayed like in the case of salatul maghrib?

Combining prayers because of school

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

My school has just made a new rule that people can't be in the hallways ever unless they're going to lunch/classes. Therefore, I have no place to pray in school.

Learning Islamic beliefs through Wahhabi works?

Shaykh Gibril F Haddad

I have the opportunity to attend classes on Tawhid, taught by an individual who graduated from the al-Madinah University, studying a book written by Abdullah ibn Wahhab.

Problems with purification issues

Shaykh Sohail Hanif

I am having a lot of cleanliness issues. These are about the only issues that are bothering me at the moment, cause as u know if u r not clean then you can't pray salat.

What is the correct manner for women to sit while in prayer?

Shaykh Abu Usamah

What is the correct manner for women to sit while in prayer?

Fish fried in the same oil as non-halal foods

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Are we allowed to eat fish burgers from the fast-food restaurant in UK – like Mc Donald, which there may be possibility of using the same oil – which was used for frying the Haram chicken (but not pork).

Downloading files from the internet - Permissibility of torrents

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Nowadays, many Muslims download files (Such as music, movies, video clips) from the internet through torrent sites. Some people say that these sites are haram as the US Government finds torrents illegal as it constitutes…

What dhikr is appropriate after the 5 daily prayers?

Shaykh Abu Usamah

What dhikr is appropriate after the 5 daily prayers?

Questions on Day of Judgement

Sidi Salman Younas

On the day of Judgement we will asked numerous questions. Many of these questions are known through hadith. Can you please compile a list of known questions (these are floating around amongst people, which brings room fo…

Loving for Allah?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

On 19 Jan 02 at 0:43, Faraz Rabbani wrote: 'Whoever loves for Allah, and hates for Allah, has completed his faith.' Where is this from, please?

Mainstream Sunnis and Salafism or Wahhabism

SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team

I've heard alot of information about Wahabism. And I want to know what are the differences of beliefs there are among Sunnis and Wahabis. I would appreciate it if a Sunni scholar answers my questions.

Sexual discharges and ghusl

Is it necessary to take bath in the disharge of fluids by outside play with wife with out sexual intercourse?

Working in Insurance Company

Sidi Atif Raza Khan

Member care Consultant: The roles that I play in this company are: Sighing customers up to be a member by offering them a Emergency Road Side Assistance, total care and Extra care(these terms can be search on the website…

Ahbash, (AICP, Ahbash, Habashis, ...)?

Shaykh Gibril F Haddad

Is it permissible to take knowledge from the group named the Ahbash, (AICP, Ahbash, Habashis, ...)? They state that they follow the Ashari Aqeedah, and the Madhhab of Imam Ash-Shafi'i (RA). That is if pray in the proper …

When Do I Pray Witr?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I had a concern in regards to the witr and tahajjud prayers.

Tafseer Quran 43:18: does this verse view women negatively?

Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I have a question about Surah 43, ayah 18 which reads; Yusuf Ali: (043:018) Is then one brought up among trinkets, and unable to give a clear account in a dispute (to be associated with God)?

Understanding "Whoever Obeys Allah & His Messenger" - Meaning, Grammar, and Commentary

Shaykh Sohail Hanif

This is a question which involves Arabic grammar.

Love of the Prophet

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I am not sure whether I love the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace). What do I do?

Selling defective things

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

You have a fatwa on the website about selling a defective car, but it doesnt answer the question I have. I sold a car, which had a defect, to a large company in America (I think its called Carmax).

Religious Tolerance & Unity - The 'Three Points' of the Amman Message (in English)

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

The ‘Three Points’ of the Amman Message (in English) Answer In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad and

Hitting someone really badly if they make fun of who you are?

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

hitting someone really badly if they make fun of who you are?

Voluntary Hajj

Sidi Suheil Laher

(1) If I hajj on behalf of my terminally ill grandmother, will I get rewarded -- or should I do a nafl Hajj instead? (2) If I felt that I spoiled my fard Hajj through an impure heart and impure deeds then should I do a n…

Can the existence of God be proven rationally?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is the existence of Allah and his attributes rationally provable with the mind without doubt - since iman is based on taklif. Or is Allah's existence just a guess that we take hoping it is true with a certainty (the Chri…

Why Don't Hanafis Combine Prayers, When There Are Authentic Hadiths About It?

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

Why don't Hanafis combine prayers, when there are authentic hadiths about it? Answer Assalamu alaykum In the Name of Allah the Inspirer of truth.

Wiping Eyes With Thumbs During Adhan? Not a big deal

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

You stated that kissing the thumbs after hearing our beloved Prophets (SAW) name is Mustahabb.