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Working as an accountant and not paying taxes
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I have become self - employed, and have a contract with one company for one year... I found an accountant, he he states that i will not pay tax for the first year even though others have told me that this sounds dodgy bu…
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Talking About Sin?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Talking About Sin Answer Walaikum assalam, [This is in response to a private email:] Sidi, what I mentioned were not mere wise words: this is the position of the fuqaha of Islam. Mentioning a sin is a sin in itself.
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Using The Left Hand For Dhikr
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I was doing dhikr on my fingers of both hands and one brother came upto me and told me not to do dhikr on left hand because prophet Muhammed peace be upon him said to do all good things with right hand.
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The Fiqh of the Qurbani of Eid-ul-Adha
Ustadha Shaista Maqbool
salams. I pray this finds u in the best of afiya and imaan. Could you please explain the fiqh of the qurbani given at the end of Hajj, in terms of (a) Who is it wajib upon?
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Disposing of blood, hair, nails, skin
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
What is the proper way to dispose of hair (eg. from hairbrush or shaving beard/armpits), nails, skin (when removing dry skin off feet) and blood (e.g from a wound or menstruation)?
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Working as an Accountant
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am thinking about starting my own accounting business. From my experiance, I know, people come to accountant trying to avoid paying taxes. While I know that is not an issue with Shariah, I am concerned that, a lot of p…
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Why are the righteous of a happy disposition?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Assalaamu a'laykum I understand that it is an act of righteousness to be jolly, but what is the motivation behind it? For if one reflects upon death and ones own pathetic state one is inclined to laugh little and weep mu…
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Using someone else's internet connection or network
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
iv got a question, regarding wirless internet.would it be wrong for me to use somebody elses connection,without telling them.As now with wirless on a laptop you can easily connect to some body elses internet(if they dont…
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Baseless Misgivings (Waswasa): Some General Principles
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I was wondering about doubts while fasting. I rinsed my mouth for Wudu but thereafter had doubts whether I had swallowed water or not. I understand that for matters of Tahara, doubts are ignored, is this the case with ib…
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What the Seeker Needs
Shaykh Ibn al-Arabi
What the Seeker Needs Answer Assalamu alaikum, Moderator's Note: I know that this is not a "Hanafi fiqh" posting, but Imam Abu Hanifa defined fiqh as, "The knowledge of that which is for your soul and against it."
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What is Sincere Repentance
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
How do you know if you are truly repentant? because I always feel bad for my sins & ask forgiveness - (all past sins) but then I think 'am I only saying I'm sorry so I don't go to hell or because I'm really sorry for it?…
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Who can pay my fidya? +make up fasting
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I am a female who has to pay off fidya for fasts I didnt make up in time for the next Ramadan.
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How to Deal with Miserable-Mannered Mother
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
I find it almost unbearable to be around my mother. Though religious, she is extremely judgemental and self-righteous. She gossips incessantly and is always negative about people.
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Attitude Towards Homosexuals
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
As Muslims, what should be our attitude towards homosexuals? Are we allowed to associate with them? How should we view the gay marriage crisis? Jazakum Allahu Khairan Answer In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Mercif…
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Why virgins?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
An 'effective virgin' is a woman whom people consider still a virgin, even though she may have had sexual intercourse in the past without this being presently known about her.
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Parents passed away, have siblings to look after but need to marry. What do i do?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
My mother passed away three years ago and recently i have also lost my father. I am 25 years old and have 2 younger siblings (sister 19 and brother 17) and my older sister who is married and moved out. I really need to g…
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Wiping Face After Dua: Sunna Not Bid`a
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Some people when they finish making the dua after the prayer wipe their face after they have made the dua. Is that a bida; is there any contextual evidence from the sunna for it's permissibility. sorry if that sounds too…
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How does one remarry after three-fold irrevocable divorce?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
A man divorced his wife three times, and for him to go back to his ex-wife, another man must marry her first according to the shafi madhab right?
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Reasons for Male Ring Restrictions
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
My understanding is that men can wear silver rings of a limited size. Can you please tell me why men are not allowed any other material? It is to help understand the wisdom of this restriction more, inshaAllah.
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The Meaning of Universal Brotherhood by Imam al-Nawawi
SunniPath Answer Service Team
"In the Arba`n of an-Nawawi, the thirteenth Hadith talks about brotherhood. Imam an-Nawawi says the ukhwa [ukhuwwa] in this hadith is that of Bani Adam (i.e., of all humanity).
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What is the Islamic position on business and getting people to buy things?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I pray you are in the best of health and Imaan inshaAllah and pray that Allah SWT rewards you all Abundantly in this life and the next for your sincere, much appreaciated efforts in guiding the Ummah. Jazakum AllahuKhayr…
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'My life is better for you' (Hayati khayrun lakum) and Lake-Fount Hadiths
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
What is the status of the hadith, "My life is better for you and my death is better for you . . ."
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Non-Alcoholic Beer
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it non-alcoholic beer Halal? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits. May Allah grant you all good and success in this life and the next.
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Abu Hanifa Was Not of the Opinion That the Prophet's Parents were Kafirs
Dr. Inayatullah Iblagh al-Afghanistani
Abu Hanifa Was Not of the Opinion That the Prophet’s Parents were Kafirs Answer From: http://www.masud.co./uk "Salafis" keep reiterating the claim that the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) parents died as k…
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Is giving a ring as mahr allowed? Or does it have to be money?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissable to give for instance a golden ring as mah? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits. May Allah grant you all good and success in thi…
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Can one give or accept tips for work?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible to accept tips (money) from customers for example if you are working as a valet car attendant or any job for that matter? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this finds you well, and in …
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Mentally disabled muslims in the mosque
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh My neighbour's son is mentally disabled and suffers from cerebral palsy but he's very keen on going to the mosque. He tries to pray as best he can and loves to be among peopl…
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Fears About Burying Dead Animalsl
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
I remember learning that it is a sunna to bury animals that have died. What if one has fears that one will contract a disease by handling the dead animal/its remains?
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Realising error in haram relationship and wanting to repent
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
A girl and boy have been in a relationship for a few years now and intend on getting married to one another.
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Removing Chest Hair For Men
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Can you please tell me the ruling on men removing body hair? One of my friends removes his chest hair and I think its unIslamic.