Purification
Answers and pages filed under “Purification” on SunniPath.
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The reality of manhood
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the reality of muru'ah (lit. manhood)? Is it considered to be a quality applicable to men only?
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mahram and non mahram
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
I wanted to know if my (maternal or paternal) uncle's wife is mahram (unmarriageable close relative) or non mahram to me?Can she hug me or not? And what about my grandmother's/grandfather's sisters?
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Car accident
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
I accidentally hit a car with my car. It was very slight, so do I still have to look for the owner of the vehicle to ask him for pardon? Answer Yes, you must.
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Annulment of marriage based on incest
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is the marriage between a man and his wife automatically annulled if there is a sexual encounter between him and the wife's mother? Is it annulled if something like that occurs between a man and his daughter?
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Sending blessings on the Prophet aloud during the Friday khutba
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In the Shafi'i school, should we send blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless and grant him peace) aloud during the Friday Sermon or silently to ourselves? Also, could you kindly give the evidence for this?
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Having a difficult time controlling desires
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Just before i start i want to say i am sorry if i offend or lead anyone astray. In the name of the greatest!
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Praying in front of a mirror
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible to pray with a mirror in front of us, or even in the same room, or do we have to cover it?
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Cosmetic surgery for spouse's pleasure
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it permissible for a wife to undergo a surgical operation in order to beautify her face or breasts when she has the permission of her husband? Is it permissible for a man to undergo a surgical operation for beautifica…
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How to perform the prostration for forgetfulness
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher
How does one perform the forgetfulness prostration, meaning what does one say before and after?
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Praying with a gel substance of uncertain ingredients
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya
Can one pray with a gel substance that a doctor puts on them; if for example, a woman does not know the ingredients of a gel that a doctor puts on her stomach to listen to the fetus's heart beat/ultrasound?
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Wearing shorts at home
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it ok to wear shorts that go above the knee at home? (No one but my husband and baby here) Its so hot were we live and i've become so accustomed to it.
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Playing with dolls and stuffed animals
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the Shafi'i ruling on a child having dolls and stuffed animals? .
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Adding to the Call to Prayer(adhan)
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In our school it is allowed to add sayyidina to the Call to Prayer (adhan) and Call to Commence the Prayer (iqama) for Allah’s messenger (Allah bless and grant him peace), but is it allowed to add other words such as Say…
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Charging an agent to divorce for one
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
I authorized my father to divorce my wife for me, though I did not tell him how many pronouncements of divorce to make. I was very surprised when I found out that he made three pronouncements. Is the divorce valid and co…
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Wearing and praying with a silk tie
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible or men to wear a tie made of natural silk? What if the tie is not 100% made from natural silk but only parts of it are made of natural silk? Is the prayer valid while wearing it?
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Breaking one's promise
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the ruling of not fulfilling one's promise? Where are the rulings related to this issue discussed in the books of jurisprudence?
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Wudu at work is difficult
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Salaam, I try to make Jumma prayer each friday while working. However, it is difficult for me to wudu FULLY since its public bathroom at work. So normally, I wudu my FACE, MOUTH, and ARMS. I do not do my shoes. I feel un…
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Makeup Prayers when not very knowledgeable about Islam?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Although you may think you've answered this question many times before, my situation is different from what I've read. Before I received guidance from Allah(swt) I was a Muslim by name. My parents are Muslims but I've be…
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Modern Tattoo Methods
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
I read from some answers on here that tattoos are not allowed due to the colour being mixed with blood and then something being left on the outer surface of the skin which is firstly impure and also prevents water from r…
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The Assumption Of Purity, Not Filth
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In fiqh of taharah, we are told to assume that the floor of a non-Muslim's washroom (defined as one owned and/or frequently used by non-Muslims) is najis. is this correct?
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Length of Journey for Travel Dispensations
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I understand that one can take travel dispensations if the distance is at 81 km and more. But if the distance is 80 km, can travel dispensations be taken? Is there a certain deviation that is allowed, such as +/- 5 km?
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Blood & Pus: Flow...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have a quick Question. In the reply to 'bleeding gums' the impression was given that blood which is carried away [by saliva] but did not flow away does not break wudu.
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Chronic Annulment of Wudu
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
If one can not keep his wudu, for it constantly keeps braking, for instance as soon as it is done, by the time he starts praying it breaks again and this constantly happens due to an illness that he has which has been ch…
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Timing of Intention for Joining Prayers
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I understand that the intention to join prayers must be made at the opening Allahu Akbar or anytime during the first of the two prayers. So, during the second salams of the prayer, one can intend to join the prayers (bec…
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Circumcision
Shaykh Abu Usamah
What is the Fiqh ruling on circumcision for converts to Islam? Is there a difference of opinion in the Madhabs? Please give some Fazail and Hadith.
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THE COMPLETE ABLUTION (WUDU)
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
The complete ablution (wudu) Answer THE COMPLETE ABLUTION (WUDU) Obligatory Confirmed Sunna Recommended Somewhat Disliked Throughout Maintain the mentioned order.
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THE COMPLETE PURIFICATORY BATH (GHUSL)
Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher
The complete purificatory bath (ghusl) Answer THE COMPLETE PURIFICATORY BATH (GHUSL) Obligatory Confirmed Sunna Recommended Slightly Disliked Throughout Cover
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Dogs Coming in Contact with Clothing
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Are ones clothes considered 'dirty' if a dog has made contact with them. Can we pray in these clothes?
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Female Discharge: A Fiqh Question
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Vaginal discharge... do you have to remake your wudu? i.e. the whitish fluid from secretions of glands not post menses i.e. mad ... something.
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Filth: A Soiled Carpet
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
How does one clean najasa (both visible and invisible) off carpets? If it is in a corner area where flowing water can run over it I presume this is the best way. But what about if it is in the middle of the carpet?