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Fiqh Manual in Urdu

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Which Hanafi Fiqh manuals in Urdu would you suggest (not Behisti Zewar) - preferably well-organized, properly presented and structured- somewhat of comparable quality to the Reliance?

Worldly talk after a Halaqa, what to do when people immediately start talking about non-deen topics

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Our family started a halaqa group about 6 months ago. Masha Allah we are learning alot of things and it has been very good for us. However, lately, many of our family members, have been starting to discuss non-islamic th…

Having feelings for another man

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I am a married woman- and have been for about a year and 7 months. Alhumdulillah i love him very very much. At my job- i only go to work and back home- i don't socialize with ppl there but only if it is needed. Or just h…

Fiqh Manuals

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Are there any good hanafi fiqh manuals in English? Answer Walaikum assalam, Nothing that is both comprehensive, well-produced and reliable, yet. Is Hashya of Ibn Abidin translated to English or Urdu? Urdu, yes.

What is proposed today as Traditional Islam?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Today we see that many people are posing off that they represent Traditional Muslims. But many of times these same people have tendencies of non-Islamic behaviour or habits that have never been seen amongst the older Ule…

Clothes worn while menstruating

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

The clothes that are worn, while menstruating, are they paak, to wear after menstruation, they may have no nijasat on them, but just the fact they were worn, when menstrauting,would you have to wash them, before wearing …

Deceiving but not lying to parents

Sidi Suheil Laher

I am now about to graduate from college, but my parents still worry over many small details of my life. They ask about everything.

The Fiqh of Ritual Slaughter (Udhiya/Qurbani)

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

What is 'Udhiya' (Qurbani)?

TV and children

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari

I'm completely against watching TV due to the content shown, my wife also agrees with this principle Alhumdulillah but we fear how our attitude to TV could make our children rebel against us as it is considered the "norm…

Explanation of Hadith on the Foolish, in Bukhari

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Please explain the following hadith: I heard the Prophet saying, "In the last days (of the world) there will appear young people with foolish thoughts and ideas.

Waking up for Fajr and the Punishment for Missing Prayers

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

All praise to Allah for helping me find a forum to learn Shafi'i fiqh. I have been looking for a while. My question is: I have a problem praying my Fajr, I wake up when my azaan clock goes off but simply get up, turn it …

God is always the best conspirator

Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

God is always the best conspirator Answer Assalamu alaikum, Enlightening, as he always is: Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad: God is always the best conspirator: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/realmedia/thought/t20030212.ram

Going to the Temple for Good Will & Respect

What if we have friends who belong to another religion which has beliefs constituting shirk (under the Islamic way of perceiving things), and if they invite us to come and attend a ceremony with them or just sit and see …

Diet pills during Ramadan

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Assalam alaikum wa rahmatullah. I take diet pills which suppresses one's appetite as well as gives energy. My question is during Ramadan would it be okay to take these pills with suhoor or would it be haram because it wo…

A good Islamic clothing company?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I live far from other Muslims. I would like to get good Islamic clothing, me and my husband. Is there a store you would recommend? Answer Walaikum assalam, I would wholeheartedly recommend Shukr Clothing (http://www.shuk…

Zakat on Rental Income (which is used to pay off halal mortgage)

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

Since starting work about ten years ago, I have always had the nisab – I cannot remember my wealth going to zero. On the 15th of Ramadan every year I take whatever amount I have in the bank and give 2.5% as zakat. Is thi…

Jewelry for Men? Rings?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I have a question regarding the wearing of silver items other than a ring for Muslim men. What is the ruling on men wearing silver chains and bracelets? Also, does this affect the validity of one's salat, etc.?

A Guide to Muslim Women

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

What books would you recommend to me, as a Muslim woman, to learn about Muslim women's manners and ways and so on?

Delaying walima for genuine reasons

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I have read that the Walima should be done 1 or 2 days after marriage consumation. What if this is not feasible e.g., because of delays in the arrangements of this function, work commitments or complications in invitatio…

Halabi Beauty & Wisdom

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Halabi Beauty & Wisdom Answer No, not what you are thinking. Assalamu alaikum, A dear friend returned from Halab (Aleppo, Syria).

Dua for love and respect in marriage

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Aslamu Alaikum, What are the best duas for enhancing barkaat and tahfak in your marriage in terms of increasing love and respect between husband and wife for your whole life?

Virgin for a Virgin?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Assalaamu alaykum, i was a little puzzled when i read a reponse to a sister's query about virginity and whether it was still proper for her to marry a virgin whilst she was not one?

Married but liking another man

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

i am in need of serious help!!! i have been married for about 10 months now. our marriage is good, and he is a good man, and i love him with all my heart. i do care for him much. though this may be, i am really liking an…

Husband too friendly to non-Muslim women

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Assalam alaikum Living in the US, I have a hard time coming to terms with the culture here.The women here wear unIslamic clothing (deep necks,scanty clothing). My husband's nature is to speak freely with all whether men …

Hanafi Law Code In English

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is the ottoman code available in English- what other codes- regarding family laws, etc are available - how old is the ottoman code - year ?

Different number of rakahs between imam and follower

Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Is it permissible for someone to pray three rakahs (fard) for maghrib behind someone who is praying two rakahs (sunna) for maghrib?

Haram Mosques?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

What is the ruling for praying in a mosque that has been funded with haram sources. Is it permissible to pray there? I know that many mosques here in the UK have a mixture of halal and haram funding but I refer to those …

Is it permissible to donate organs before death?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I am applying for a driver''s license and was asking: is it permissible to enter the organ donor program as I will not know the necessity of the transplant if I get in an accident?

Eating from the same plate as a non-Muslim

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Would it be permissible to eat from the same plate as a non-Muslim, provided that the food in it self is halal?

Repeating prayer if one prayed with a garment on shoulders, or didn't remain motionless in prayer

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Assalam Alaikum, I have two questions regarding prayer. The first question is regarding an excerpt from the book "Absolute Essentials of Islam" by F. Rabbani. On page 26 under "actions disliked in prayer are:", it states…