Did Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) allow his lower garment to drag on the ground?
Did Abu Bakr (May Allah Most High be pleased [...]
Is there a Hadith encouraging us to write knowledge down when we study?
Is there a Hadith encouraging us to write knowledge [...]
What is the Dua for the deceased in Janazah?
What is the Dua for the deceased in Janazah? [...]
Is it Haram to allow trousers to extend beyond the ankles?
Is it Haram to allow trousers to extend beyond the [...]
Is it Sunnah to wear trousers to the middle of the shin?
It is Sunnah to wear trousers to the middle of the shin. It is narrated in multiple authentic Hadith. "Ibn Umar narrated that...
Is it permitted to pray wearing shoes or sandals?
Is it permitted to pray wearing shoes or sandals? [...]
Hadith saying do not marry your cousins?
Is there a Hadith saying, do not marry your [...]
Is it Makruh to marry a cousin in the Hanafi Madhab?
Is it Makruh to marry a cousin in the [...]
Is it permitted to say Happy New Year?
Therefore, simply saying 'Happy New Year', should be permitted in the UK. As for attending New Year’s parties, this clearly has Sharia...
Touching the Quran During Menses in the Maliki Madhab
Touching the Quran during menses is not permitted unless the individual in question is a teacher or student.
Reciting Quran During Menses in the Maliki Madhab
It is permitted to for a woman in menses to recite the Holy Quran as long as the bleeding continues, in the Maliki Madhab.
Congratulating Christians on Christmas in Hanbali Madhab
Shaykh Al-Asmari provides a clear analysis of the Hanbali texts to illustrate that congratulating Christians on Christmas is prohibited.
Is it permitted to pray behind deviants in Hanafi Madhab?
It is Makruh to pray behind deviants. However, it is not permitted to consider everyone who differs with one to be a deviant.
How strong is the Hadith whoever imitates a people is from them?
The Hadith "Whoever imitates..." is differed over regarding its authenticity. Imam Ibn Hajr al-Asqalani considered it to be Hasan.
Congratulating Christians on Christmas in the Shafi’i Madhab
Congratulating Christians on their festive occasions such as Christmas with ‘Merry Christmas’ or any other similar greeting is not permitted.
Can Muslims say Merry Christmas?
Since Christmas is a Christian religious holiday, we cannot engage in it, therefore saying Merry Christmas is not permitted for Muslims.
Recite Surah Yaseen when visiting a grave?
It is recommended to recite Surah Yaseen when visiting a grave according to Hanafi scholars based on a Hadith. The Hadith is weak, however...
Talqeen – Reminding the Deceased of the Shahada
Reminding the deceased regarding the Shahada (Talqeen) is differed over in the Hanafi Madhab. Some considered it to be recommended...
Is Doumbek / Darbuka Haram?
Is Doumbek / Darbuka Haram? [...]
Is Music Haram in the Hanafi Madhab?
According to the Hanafi Madhab, music and all musical instruments are Haram except for the Duff. In the above Hadith not only do we find a...
Hadith About Making Dua for Khatam Al Quran
It is soundly narrated Hadith that Sayidina Anas bin Malik used to gather his family and make Dua upon Khatam of the Holy Quran.
Hadith for Witr as three Rakahs with one Salam
The Hadith below is Sahih according to Imam al-Ayni, and it support the Hanafi position of Witr prayer being three Rakahs with one Salam.
People in the Grave Have a Window to Paradise?
There is an authentic Hadith from the Musnad of Imam Ahmad that mentions a window to paradise for some people in the grave.
Who should make the Adhan?
Who should make the Adhan? [...]
Is eel Halal in the Hanafi Madhab?
There is a difference of opinion regarding the issue of eel. The stronger opinion is that eel is Halal in the Hanafi Madhab.
Is crab or lobster Halal in the Hanafi Madhab?
Crab and lobster are not considered Halal in to the Hanafi Madhab. When it comes to marine animals only fish is permitted.
Are prawns Halal in the Hanafi Madhab?
The sound opinion in the Hanafi Madhab is that prawns are not Halal. When it comes to marine animals only fish is permitted.
Is the hidden treasure Hadith authentic?
The Hadith, "I was a hidden treasure...", is fabricated (Mawdu) or baseless (La Asl Lahu) according to many scholars of Hadith, including...
Is the Hadith prohibiting frog authentic?
There are a number of narrations for this Hadith prohibiting frog. This particular narration is in Sunan Abi Dawood is Hasan according to...
Is frog Halal?
Frog is not Halal according to the Hanafi Madhab. When it comes to marine animals only fish is permitted. The Hadith above provides...
Can women pray in rows parallel with men?
As we see in the Hadith above the Sunnah is to arrange the rows such that the women pray in rows that are behind the men.
Witr prayer as three Rakahs with one Salaam at the end?
In the narrations above we find the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) praying the Witr prayer as three Rakahs with one Salaam. The Hanafi...
Description of the Prophet
Do we have a description of the Prophet ﷺ? [...]
Can women in menses visit graves?
Yes, women in menses can visit graves. In the Hadith above there is general permission to visit graves, for males and females. To restrict...
Can women visit graves in the Hanafi Madhab?
Women can visit graves according to the strongest opinion in the Hanafi Madhab. This ruling is based on multiple Hadith narrations.
Can I pray wearing a t-shirt or with short sleeves?
If a woman was to pray wearing a t-shirt or short sleeves, her prayer will be invalid, due to her Owrah being uncovered. However, a man...
Ikhlas Is My Secret Hadith
The Hadith saying Ikhlas is my secret is very weak according to Imam Ibn Hajr al-Asqalaani and Imam al-Ayni. It is important to recognise...
Must Awliya hide their miracles?
He (Most High) made it obligatory upon the Awliya to hide their Karamaat (miracles), so that they do not cause Fitnah by them." (Imam Abu Nu’aym...
Did some classical scholars disagree with the Mawlid?
It is true to say that some classical scholars did seem to disagree with the Mawlid. However, upon examination of the texts, it seems they...
Can we celebrate the Mawlid?
Yes, it is permitted to celebrate the Mawlid. Many leading classical scholars wrote Fataawa and agreed regarding its permissibility.
Explanation of the Hadith About Praising the Dead
The Hadith about praising the dead means it is good to mention the positive qualities of the dead as long as one is being truthful and reflecting reality.
Is there a Hadith about praising the dead?
Yes, there is a Hadith about praising the dead in Sahih al-Bukhari. "Abu al-Aswad said, I came to Medina when an epidemic had broken out. While I was...
Are we allowed to blow on hot food or drink to cool it?
It is Mukruh to blow on hot food or drink to cool it down. According to Imam Abu Yusuf, it is only Makruh to blow on food or drink if there is sound.
Hadith About Breathing into a Container
There is a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari which prohibits us from breathing into the container one is drinking from. "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,...
Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah and Nafl in the Hanafi Madhab
There is a slight difference between Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah and Nafl, with Sunnah Ghair Muakkadah being slightly more emphasised than Nafl.
What is the evidence for the 4 Sunnah before Fard of Isha?
The evidence for praying the four Sunnah before the Fard of Isha is a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari. Although it does not specify four Rakahs before Isha...
Is the month of Safar bad omen or bad luck?
It is not permitted to see the month of Safar as bad, bad luck or a bad omen. Unfortunately, there are some Muslims who consider Safar to be a bad month...
Is the Hadith “there is no Safar” authentic?
Yes, the Hadith ‘There is no Safar’ is authentic.’ It is in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. The scholars agree that all Musnad Hadith in Sahih Bukhari...
Is it Haram to get a fade haircut?
It is not Haram to get a fade haircut. Cutting the hair to different lengths is permitted. However, the Qaza’ haircut is Makruh...
Hadith prohibiting cutting the hair to different lengths?
There is no Hadith prohibiting cutting the hair to different lengths, but there is a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari prohibiting the Qaza’ haircut.