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Are Islamic alternatives for an interest-based mortgage: interest-based transactions in disguise?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Islamic alternatives for an interest-based mortgage: interest-based transactions in disguise. This question is based on your posts on Islamic alternatives for an interest-based mortgage and my own research about what is …
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Avoiding the Path of Argument, and Seeking the Beneficial
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
These are some exchanges some people have had: 1st person:" Some writers say 'Anthropomorphic verses in the Qur'an ...' etc. Is the Qur'an anthropomorphic?"
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Becoming Shafi'i?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Can I change from a hanafi to a shafi and would it be a good idea in Britain? Answer Walaikum assalam, Madhhabs are a means to an end, which is to worship Allah and obey Him in a sound, proper and pleasing manner.
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How do we deal with depression during a womans menstrual cycle?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
As salamaulaykum, I am going through a difficult time in my life. Allah is testing me, and I am patiently waiting for my du'as to be answered. At times of purity, I am at peace because I can come to Allah.
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Can you tell me a dua to recite for restlessness?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Lately, I've been feeling unbelievable restless. At these times, I remind myself that I have tawaqul in Allah, and my duas will be answered inshaAllah. But are there any particular verses that I can recite rather than bl…
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Joining the feets when going to ruku, and keep it joined when rising from ruku and in sajdah
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
As salamu aleykum, I read in the book Halabi Kebir on page 315 that it is a sunnah in prayer to join your left foot to your right foot when going to ruku (one should thus keep his heels together in state of ruku, when ri…
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Can a woman travel alone within her own city?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is a woman allowed to travel within her own city without a mahram for any halal reason? An example would be going shopping alone.
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Supplication during qunut and tashahhud
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher
After reading '' Allahumma-ghfir lee yaa Ghafoor Allahumma salli 'ala sayyidina Muhammad wa 'alaa aalihi wa sahbihi wa sallim" in qunut, may one make any supplication (du'a) in Arabic or another language?
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Commoners Do Not Have a Madhab? What??
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
What does it mean that "Commoners Do Not Have A Madhhab" ? Answer Assalamu alaikum, "Commoners do not have a madhhab" has many meanings, among them: That their "madhhab" on any complete act is the answer and guidance giv…
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Thoughts about one's fiance when engaged
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
is it okay to have sexual thoughts about my fiance (meaning we are not married yet) Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits.
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What kind of stone was on the Prophet's ring? (Allah bless him and give him peace)
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am planning to get engaged soon, in sha' Allah. I want to buy a carnelian ('aqiq) ring, but I am not sure what colored stones men are allowed to wear. What color carnelian ring did Muhammad, Allah bless and grant him p…
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Does one have to be Ashari or Maturidi?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Does one have to be Ashari or Maturidi? Answer Assalamu alaikum, It is obligatory for every morally responsible person to believe that which is correct. The correct Sunni belief is that which these two great schools are …
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having knowledge, but have very low iman.
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
Feel real embarased about writing this question, but i am in great need for help because my problem is I have great weakness in the heart.
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The Ruling of Ties in General
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
What about synthetic silk? Most ties are made from synthetic silk. What about ties in general, even if they are not made from silk (e.g. made from polyester)? Is it permissible to wear them?
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The Fatwa in the Madhhab & How To Take Sacred Knowledge
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have the following two issues I want to ask about: 1.
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Women leading one another in congregational prayer
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the proof of the permissibility of women leading one another in prayer? Answer Women leading other women in prayer is an established sunna.
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Ghazali on the Inner Manners of Qur'an Recital
SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team
How do I improve my recitation of the Qur'an, spiritually? Answer Based on Imam Ghazali's explanation in his Ihya' `Ulum al-Din In the Name Of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful 1. One should understand the magnifi…
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The union of servant and their Lord
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am a convert from Buddhism where it is ingrained that the purpose of life is to attain the 'Buddha mind' or oneness with the supreme being. I have asked several muslims and received answers that in Islam the servant ca…
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What is the proof for the four cycles of prayer before Isha?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is this hadith authentic: 4 Rakaats Before Salaat al-Isha. Hazrat Sa'eed Ibn Jubair (radhiallahu anhu) narrates that the Sahaabah (radhiallahu anhum) used to regard the performing of four rakaats before the fardh of isha…
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Why is it better to pray at home for women?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Assalaam Alaikum, I have been always told that it is better for women to pray at home. I never thought about the reasons for it, until today.
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Expiation of a broken Ramadan fast by masturbation
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
I would like to know what one has to do when one breaks a fast during Ramadan by masturbation and ejaculation of semen? Answer In this case, one would first have to repent and then make up the fast.
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A pillar partially obstructs a Muslim from standing perfectly in-line with people to either side.
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In the first row of my masjid, a pillar is positioned just behind the line, such that anyone standing directly in front of it, may have to stand 3-6 inches ahead of everyone else, and while in ruku, move a few more inche…
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Hadith And Scientific Fact
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Hadith and scientific fact Answer Bismillahi Al-Rahmani Al-Rahim Hadiths And Scientific Fact al-salamu `alaykum The following pieces are taken from a series on the topic of scientific facts mentioned in hadith.
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When is ghusl obligatory?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Would ghusl be required for the wetness/discharge a woman feels when aroused without a partner? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits.
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The Jibril Hadith Explained - Essentials of Islam, Iman & Ihsan
Imam Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali
Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali: The Jibril Hadith Explained The Essentials of Islam, Iman & Ihsan Answer Jami' al-'Ulum wa'l-Hikam by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali Commentary on the Second Hadith of Imam Nawawi's "Forty" http://www.sunnah.…
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Is wearing a ring sunna? And a shawl?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I know that a male can not wear a silver ring for adornment. However, If one wears the ring which is similar to the one which the beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings be upon him) wore, is this permissable? Also, wearing…
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Repeating the various takbirs in congregational prayer
Ustadha Shaista Maqbool
In the congregational prayer does one have to repeat the various takbirs and the salaams at the end of the prayer after the imaam has said them or is it sufficient to remain silent. is the prayer valid if you have not be…
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Should a ring be worn by men?
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
Should a ring be worn by men? Answer It is best for other than those who need to use a ring for stamping not to wear a ring.
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Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) and Hadith
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
One common argument that I have heard against the Hanafi School is that Imam Abu Hanifah did not have a large amount of Hadith at his disposal. A brother gave me the example that he did not know the Hadith in other lands…
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Importance of Following the Sunnah
Harun Yahya
Importance of following the Sunnah Answer Importance of Following the SunnahHARUN YAHYA http://www.harunyahya.com/31sunnah.php The Qur'an is the last divine book, which was revealed from Allah as a declaration and guidan…