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Does second hand smoke break a fast?
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436 rulings, each one a question somebody actually asked.
Answered according to the usul of the four Sunni schools, with each school’s position named where they differ.
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Doubts
How Can I Be Sure That God Exists?
in the Qur’an: “Were they created out of nothing? Or were they the creators [of themselves]?” (Qur’an 52:35) Science backs this up too. The Big Bang shows the universe…
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Fiqh of Salah
Can you pray Shafa and Witr while traveling?
: Can you pray Shafa and Witr while traveling?
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Islamic Finance
Halal mortgage versus conventional mortgage
There is a difference between a halal Murabaha mortgage and a conventional mortgage, both in structure and underlying principles. 1. Fundamental Basis Conventional…
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
Contemporary Applicability of Marrying People of the Book in Islam
: Assalam w Alaikum Sheikh, i had a question based on evidence from the Quran and my own personal reasoning and i wanted to know how it aligned with Islamic Fiqh, in the…
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Fiqh of Salah
Which Prayer Times to Follow When Travelling
: When travelling, many institutions give different times using different methods for calculating prayer times. One might say 3:40 AM for Fajr, while another says 4:30…
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Marriage
What Are the Exact Words to Say During the Islamic Marriage Contract (Kitab)?
: For the Islamic marriage the kitab what is the full required words to say with the sheikh asking this as a brother who is concerned about miss pronunciation during a…
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Fiqh of Salah
Do I Need Sajda as-Sahw for Mistakes in Sunnah Actions?
: If I make a mistake concerning a recommended action in a nawafil (voluntary) prayer, do I have to perform sajda as-sahw? and what happen if i forgot to do Sajda Sahw?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Repeating ‘Isha After Combining in Northern Regions Without Full Sunset
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته In edmonton there is no true night for isha in this time of the year. So we are to estimate the time of isha and pray then. Even then it…
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Islamic Finance
Buying a Car through Islamic Financing: What’s Allowed and What’s Not
: When financing a car through Toyota, you can go through their own Toyota Financial Services . They still charge interest on the loan provided, why is this halal and…
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Food inquiriesIncludes Arabic
Is Red Wine Vinaigrette Halal to Consume?
I had a question regarding food. Is it permissible to consume red wine vinaigrette? I ordered a vegetarian sub, and it included this sauce, which was listed as…
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Fiqh of Salah
Missing Jumu’ah (Friday) prayer due to work – what’s the ruling?
What’s the ruling on work and salat jummah. I asked my work if I am allowed to go there’s no way I will be able to go for salah. Answer: Jumu’ah prayer is an obligation…
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
Marriage Questions and Answers
In an online marriage, how is the offer and acceptance (ijab wa qabul) properly done, and what are the requirements for witnesses? A: In an online marriage, the ijab…
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
How Are Ijab and Qabul Conducted in an Online Marriage, and What Are the Witness Requirements?
In an online marriage, how is the offer and acceptance (ijab wa qabul) properly done, and what are the requirements for witnesses?
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Scholarly DisagreementIncludes Arabic
Respecting the Madhahib
Respect for the Madhahib and Following Evidence Q: Why is there emphasis on not being extreme about madhhab opinions online? A: Many scholars warn against taking fiqh…
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Scholarly DisagreementIncludes Arabic
Bid‘ah and Scholarly Disagreement
Many online sources label practices as bid‘ah (innovation). Should we trust these judgments? A: It is important to be cautious when taking religious rulings from online…
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Fiqh of Salah
Fiqh of Salah (Prayer-Related Issues)
Is reciting Al-Fatiha in Salah a pillar (rukn) of the prayer in all schools of thought? A: According to the Shafi‘i school of thought, reciting Al-Fatiha is a pillar…
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Family MattersIncludes Arabic
If a father favors one child over the others by giving him special gifts, is this permissible?
Justice Among Children Q: If a father favors one child over the others by giving him special gifts and not the others, is this permissible? A: No, it is not permissible…
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Divorce
Rules During Revocable Divorce (‘Iddah Period)
1. Rules During Revocable Divorce (‘Iddah Period) Q: My husband has divorced me for the second time, but we are still living in the same house with our children. What…
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
General Principles of Combining Salah
Fiqh Guide: Organized Q&A on Combining Salah (Prayer) Category: General Principles of Combining Salah Q: Is there evidence in Islam for combining two prayers, such as…
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Fiqh of TaharahIncludes Arabic
Can I wipe over socks in wuduʾ? What are the different madhhab opinions and their evidences?
The opinions of the four major Sunni madhahib (schools of jurisprudence) regarding wiping over socks (المسح على الجوارب) in wudu, including their evidences and…
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Zakah
Zakah on property and rental income
Do I pay zakah on my house or personal car? A: No, if they are for personal use, no zakah is due. Q: What if I’m in real estate and buying/selling houses as business? A…
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Zakah
Can I transfer zakah to another country, like back home overseas?
TRANSFERRING ZAKAH TO ANOTHER COUNTRY Q: Can I transfer zakah to another country, like back home overseas? A: There is a difference of opinion: Majority of scholars…
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Zakah
Can someone in debt receive zakah?
WHO QUALIFIES AS AL-GHARIM (THE DEBTOR) Q: Can someone in debt receive zakah? A: Yes, but not all debt qualifies. A person in debt (al-gharim) is eligible only if: The…
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