Is Sajdah Sahw required for repeating an Ayah of Surah Fatihah?
It is only required to make Sajdah Sahw if one repeats the entirety of Surah al-Fatihah or most of it. Repeating a single Ayah will not necessitate...
Are there authentic Hadith encouraging us to eat aubergine?
Authoritative scholars have mentioned that the Hadith narrations regarding aubergine are fabricated. Although this is important to note and should lead...
Is the Hadith, Aubergine is for whatever it is eaten for, fabricated?
The Hadith, Aubergine is for whatever it is eaten, is baseless (La Asl Lahu), which is practically the same as fabricated (Mowdu’). It must not ...
Is the Hadith, Aubergine is a cure for every illness, authentic?
If someone is claiming that the Hadith, aubergine is a cure for every illness, is authentic they must prove it. Which means they must reference it ...
Do Awliya know the unseen?
To claim knowledge of the unseen for people other than Prophets (peace be upon them) is misguidance. It contradicts explicit verses of the Holy Quran...
Do we believe in Karamaat of the Awliya?
The scholars of Ahl al-Sunnah are in agreement regarding the concept of Karamaat, which are miracles that occur for pious people (Awliya) who are ...
Are there differences between Karaamah and Mujizah?
Imam al-Nawawi lists a number of differences between a Karaamah and Mujizah in the Nass (above). As well as the obligation to hide miracles, there is ...
Surah al-Waqiah, Verse 79 Explanation
The explanation many scholars give regarding verse 79 of Surah al-Waqiah is that it is referring to to the angels touching al-Lowh al-Mahfoodh ...
Hadith prohibiting touching the Holy Quran without Wudu?
There are many Hadith prohibiting us from touching the Holy Quran without Wudu. The following narration is from al-Mustadrak of Imam al-Hakim...
How strong is the Hadith regarding wiping the neck?
The Hadith regarding the Prophet ï·º wiping the neck in Wudu is weak according to Imam Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani: "What Ahmad and Abu Dawood narrated from...
Is vanilla essence Halal?
Firstly, we must check to see which type of alcohol this is. If the alcohol in vanilla essence is not intoxicating then it is Halal. If it is...
Are you in state of purity if you do Instinja with toilet paper?
So, there are rare situations in which the issue of impurity arises after having performed Istinja with toilet paper (or the like). This is in fact a ...
Can you perform Istinja without water?
We see from the Hadith above that Istinja is valid using stones alone (without using water). Toilet paper or other such materials can take the place of ...
Are there different types of Qadr (divine decree)?
Many scholars have explained that Qadr is of two types. That which changes because it is contingent on ones deeds, they call this Qadr (or Qadaa) Mualaq...
Can Dua change Qadr (divine decree)?
Therefore, it is established that Dua can change Qadaa or Qadr (divine decree). However, the issue is understanding what this means. It certainly ...
Can you use kitchen utensils used by disbelievers?
In the Hadith above we see that it is permitted to use the utensils of disbelievers even when it is known that they have been used for Haram, however...
Are synthetic alcohols considered impure?
Synthetic alcohols are considered to be impure if they are intoxicating, otherwise they are pure. When it comes to alcohol being impure or not, we divide ...
Can you read the Quran from your phone without Wudu?
You can recite Quran from a mobile phone without Wudu. Firstly, it is important to clarify that Wudu is not required for reciting Quran, rather it is...
Can you recite Darood from your mobile without Wudu?
Therefore, it is permissible to recite Darood (Salah ala al-Nabi) without Wudu and even touch the paper or surface on which it has been written. So it is...
Say the Name of Allah (Most High) to make meat Halal?
This Hadith does not permit consuming Haram meat by simply taking the Holy Name of Allah (Most High). Nowhere in the Hadith does it state...
Is the Hadith about taking the Name of Allah Most High when uncertain about meat, Sahih?
The Hadith about taking the Name of Allah Most High when uncertain about meat is narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim multiple times...
When a Muslim tells you meat is Halal, can you take their word for it?
The general rule is that when a Muslim tells you that meat is Halal, you are permitted (not obliged) to take their word for it. You are not obliged to...
Is the Hadith prohibiting plucking the eyebrows authentic?
The Hadith prohibiting plucking the eyebrows is narrated multiple times in Bukhari and also narrated in Muslim. The scholars are in agreement that ...
Is it permissible for men to pluck facial hair or eyebrows?
Men must have a beard but can pluck facial hair beyond that when there is a need. Some people quote the above Hadith to say it is absolutely ...
Is it permissible for women to pluck their eyebrows?
The Hadith above is often quoted to prove the prohibition on women to pluck their eyebrows. However, it is important to note that the word ‘Namisah’ is...
What is the ruling on saying words of Kufr unintentionally?
If it was done unintentionally then saying words of Kufr will not make the person Kafir. However, it is extremely sinful to mention Shirk or Kufr in...
Can Istinja invalidate the fast if water travels upwards?
One should be more careful than usual when fasting but Istinja is unlikely to invalidate the fast. Water would have to go quite far to invalidate...
Does using eye drops break the fast in Hanafi Madhab?
Due to this evidence Hanafi scholars said using eye drops does not break one's fast, even if one senses the taste of it in the throat...
How many Rakat is Taraweeh in the Hanafi Madhab?
A brother quoted leading scholars of the Hanafi Madhab saying Taraweeh is 8 Rakat, is this correct? This is incorrect. The Hanafi position is ...
How do you follow the Imam in Salah?
There is no doubt that one must follow the Imam and not precede him in Salah, doing so is certainly Makruh and can sometimes invalidate the Salah...
Advice for Waswasah in Wudu and Ghusl
When it comes to Wudu and Ghusl, we follow the Sunnah in terms of washing the parts of the body without falling prey to Waswasah...
Is it permitted to pay Zakah through an Islamic charity?
If an Islamic charity is going to take the Zakah and pay it to poor Muslim individuals then it is permitted to use such an organisation...
Giving Zakah to Dawah organisations, Masjid, etc.
A Shaykh has written an article in which he says it is permitted to give Zakah to support Dawah organisations (Madrasah/Masjid etc), is this correct...
Can students of Islamic knowledge take Zakah?
We see in the noble verse above that students of Islamic knowledge are not included as automatic recipients of Zakah. Therefore, they must fall into...
Can astronomical calculations be used for moonsighting?
The above Hadith has caused Hanafi scholars to conclude that calculations are not considered when it comes to moonsighting. The Hadith is...
Hadith prohibiting calculations for moonsighting Sahih?
Is the Hadith about not using calculations for moonsighting Sahih? This Hadith has been narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari and all Hadith that...
Explaining Surah Yunus Verse 94
The sound understanding of this verse in Surah Yunus has been presented by the classical scholars of Tafseer. It is addressing disbelievers who are...
Is the Hadith of carrying a child whilst praying abrogated?
The Imam is very clear on this issue in Radd al-Muhtaar, the Hadith about carrying a child in prayer is not abrogated. He comments on Imam al-Haskafi ...
Why are Ramadan timetables differing on the start of Fajr?
From the well known opinions regarding Fajr, the most cautious approach is to follow a timetable that uses 18 degrees to establish the beginning of Fajr.
What is the definition of Yateem (orphan)?
The definition of Yateem is based on the Hadith above and other similar narrations. The Hanafi scholars concluded that a person is only considered ...
How strong is the Hadith that defines an orphan?
The Hadith that defines an orphan is Hasan. A number of scholars quoted Imam al-Nawawi saying this Hadith is Hasan. It may well be Hasan Lighayrihi...
Shaykh Mazin Bakeer’s view on viral Salah video
What is the view of Shaykh Mazin Bakeer on the viral Salah carrying a child video? Shaykh Mazin Bakeer was sent the video of Salah whilst carrying...
Deobandi elders insulting the Prophet ï·º in their books?
Anyone who insults the Prophet ï·º clearly and unequivocally is kafir without doubt. Being Barelvi or Deobandi has no impact on this...
What is Imam Sarakhsi’s opinion on praying whilst carrying a child?
He is in line with the Madhab. It is valid but best avoided. Recently there has been some confusion regarding Imam Sarakhsi’s opinion on this issue...
Explaining the Hadith of giving breastmilk to Sayidina Salim
The Hanafi scholars consider this Hadith to be Kahss, meaning specific to that situation, and not a general ruling. In the Hanafi Madhab, it is not...
Is the Hadith of giving breastmilk to Sayidina Salim Sahih?
Yes, it is narrated in Sahih Muslim multiple times: "(Sayidah) Ayesha narrated that Sahlah  bint Suhayl bin Amr came to the Prophet ﷺ and said...
How long should a woman breastfeed her child?
In the Hanafi Madhab it is an obligation to breastfeed the child as long as he requires it (up to two years). If the child no longer requires it...
Is using two hands always an invalidator of Salah?
Although there is a relationship between using two hands and excessive movement, it is not always the case. Imam Ibn Abideen narrated...
Is it recommended to increase worship on the 15th Shaban?
To attribute particular virtue to a time or place requires evidence from Quran or Hadith. The 15th of Shaban has such evidence, therefore...
Hadith about 15th Shaban
Is there Hadith evidence to prove the validity of increasing worship on 15th Shaban? Yes, there is Hadith evidence. Mu’aadh ibn Jabal narrated from...