The Validity of Giving a Khutbah In non-Arabic
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
The preferred opinion of the later fuqaha of the Shafi’i madhhab, is that it...
What is the Ruling on Mal al-Dimar?
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
Perhaps what is being asked about is “mal al-dimar,” which is mal that its owner is ...
Using Siwak in Front of Others
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
Using siwak in front of others is not disliked. This is because it is established th...
Question: Assalam ‘Alaykum, What is the position of the Shafi’i Madhhab in regards to wearing an ‘Amaamah [Turban]? Country: Canada
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
Ibn Hajar mentions that wearing a turban is sunnah in prayer. (Tuhfat al-Muhtaj v. 3...
Washing the Exterior of an Egg
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
In Sharh al-Muhadhdhab v. 2, p. 556, Imam Nawawi related that Baghawi, ‘Imrani, and ...
What if a woman has no wali?
wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
In Kifayat al-Akhyar p. 426 (Kifayat al-Akhyar is a commentary on Abu Shuja’s Ghayat...
Wearing an Iron Ring
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
It is permissible to wear an iron ring. Yet, it is better to avoid doing so. (al-Min...
What is the Proper Way to Raise the Hands after Ruku (Bowing) as well as the method of the first Sajdah?
الحمد لله رب العالمين ، وصلى الله على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين، وبالله التوفيق
The best way of lifting one’s hands after rukuʿ...
What is the dua for istikharah (prayer of guidance)?
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
In his Sahih v. 4, p. 190, Imam Bukhari related on the authority of Jabir who said t...
What is the Ruling on Cutting the Hair and Nails during Dhul Hijjah?
Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuHu,
When the ten days of Dhul Hijjah enter and a person intends to offer a sacrifice, th...