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Hadith collections and classical books in English translation from the SunniPath Library.
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"Following events in Madrid is it permissible for a Muslim soldier to commit suicide when captured?"
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I know terrorism is haram but following events in Madrid is it permissible for a Muslim soldier to commit suicide when captured to stop release of information to the enemy?
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RE: Prayer and childbirth
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
A sister's baby is due any time during the next days and she would like to know how far she should keep going with her prayers.
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Do the Deceased Attend Dhikr Gatherings?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed, Shafii faqih and PhD in Islamic Law
We often hear from our Sufi brothers that the spirits of the saints (Ar. awliya') attend their gatherings. Some even go so far as to claim that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) attends with th…
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Is it permissible to lie to conceal ones good work?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
I wanted to know if it was permissible to ''lie'' if wanting to conceal ones good works. For example, the sweetness of the fast is when it is only between you and your Lord and no one else is aware…
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New to faith: how can one go about finding a life partner?
Shaykh Nazim Mangera
I have reverted to Islam almost 2 years ago, and I was wondering how can a convert go about marriage (finding a mate). I am aware that dating is Haram in Islam, so how can a convert socialize and get to know a Muslim?
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Speeding ticket: falling into the tricks of the trade…
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
If someone got a speeding ticket and their parents didn't pay it off, but instead they paid a lawyer to take if off their child’s record, which is illegal. Do the parents still have to pay for the speeding ticket?
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Money stolen from a relative in ignorant days… do I have to pay back?
Sidi Sohail Hanif
About 13 years ago, I was young and foolish and indulged in lot of wrong things, I have repented to Allah swt and trying to change my way of life for His sake and preparing for the day that I will be honored to be in the
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New to the faith: torn between faith and the husband of 45 years who is not willing to convert…
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
I have a sister in Islam she is a convert like I am only she is much older, has been a convert for 4 years and has no Muslim community in her area. She is in the USA but her area is small.
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Taking a Spiritual guide: Is there something wrong with it?
Sidi Hamza Karamali
After hearing from a friend of the benefits of having a sheikh, I was wondering how one goes about finding one, what qualities should one be looking for, and whether it is possible not to be worthy of having a sheikh.
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Tawassul through the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and awliya
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the ruling on supplicating Allah through an intermediary (tawassul), such as through the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and the (friends of Allah) awliya after their passing away.
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Is Friday prayer invalid in the West?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
I heard that according to our madhab the Friday prayer is not valid in our time in the west, and that it is obligatory for those who pray the Friday prayer to repeat it as the noon prayer. Is this correct?
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Dressing with synthetic ethanol: Is one’s prayer valid? Is it permissible to follow another madhab?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
An ill man needs to apply a dressing to his skin. The dressing is impregnated with a medicinal substance that is dissolved in synthetic ethanol [ethyl alcohol].
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Is it permissible to pray the Friday prayer behind a Hanbali imam who prays before the time of the noon prayer enters?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it permissible to pray the Friday prayer behind a Hanbali imam who prays before the time of the noon prayer enters?
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Discharge from the Outer Body
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
If something that exactly resembles madhy [translatable as “pre-ejaculate”] exits from a woman, but it exits from the outer body (i.e. that which is exposed when she squats), and not from the inner, is it pure or filthy?
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Sending blessings on the Prophet (Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him) while performing the prayer
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it permissible to send blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) while bowing or prostrating in prayer?
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Video Demonstration of Tashahhud
Sidi Moustafa Mounir Elqabbany
How do you raise your finger during the tashahhud?? I saw the question previously answered--but not in enough detail, since I was wondering about how long you must hold up your index finger (before and after the shahada …
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Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shari'ah?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it permissible for a man to grow his hair as long as he wishes? Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shari'ah?
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Validity of the prayer: Imam forgetfully closes the prayer with salams, remembers and offers the missed rakah?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Sometimes the imam makes a mistake and closes the prayer with salams before the end of the prayer, then once he remembers he rises, says “Allahu akbar” and prays the missed rak'a. Is the prayer valid?
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It is unlawful to attribute a child to other than his actual father
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I married a divorced woman with 2 children. Recently the children have asked why their last (family) name is not the same as mine or their mother (she has adopted my last name).
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AUDIO: Abortion and IVF – The Shariah and Medical Perspective
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari & Dr Maha Al-Khatib
AUDIO: Abortion and IVF – The Shariah and Medical Perspective Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah, A lecture at the UCL
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In love with a Hindu girl
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I am an Indian, Muslim and my family is truly very much attached with Islam. but unfortunately, I m now in love with a non Muslim Hindu Girl and even she love me truly, I want to marry her..
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Wearing a Kurta in the West
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I want to know if that is ok to wear Kufi and Kurta-Shalwar or Thob (other than work place) while living in west (like US/Canada).
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Other Rightly-Guided Caliphs?
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
In reference to the hadith that commands us to follow the sunnah of the prophet (saw) and the sunnah of the rightly-guided caliphs, how did the Muslim scholars come to the conclusion that this only refers to Abu Bakr,
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Abu Bakr and International Law
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
One responded in a manner that suggests Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (radiyallahu 'anh) engaged in acts that in modern standards would be considered as a violation of human rights -- specifically, declaring war against those rebel…
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Parents paying zakat… & Calculating zakat from previous years
Shaykh Yusuf Mullan
I have a question concerning zakah, you see I only became practising a few years ago of my life and before that I did not pay zakah, not because I didn’t want to or feel like, but because my parents said that it was thei…
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Reciting fatiha without moving lips
Sidi Sohail Hanif
I pray 'in my mind' sometimes, i.e., without moving my lips when reciting fatiha and the tasbihaat, etc...Have I committed an error?
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If one is Shafii can one be Hanafi in trade and transacting? If one is Hanafi, can one do Shafii marriage?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
If one is Shafii can one be Hanafi in trade and transacting? If one is Hanafi, can one do Shafii marriage?
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Performing wudu while half-naked, is it valid?
Sidi Fadi Qutub Zada
In your recent answer you said, the wudu is valid if its integrals are fulfilled. It is proper if its sunnas are performed. It is improper to perform wudu when naked.