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...
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...
Can you carry a child whilst in Salah?
Yes, it is valid to carry a child in Salah. This was practiced by the Prophet ï·º, therefore it is a valid practice and will not invalidate the Salah...
Did the Prophet ï·º carry a child whilst praying?
Yes, it is narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari: "Abu Qatadah al-Ansari  narrated that the Prophet ﷺ would pray carrying (his granddaughter) Umamah...
Does excessive movement carrying a child invalidate the Salah?
The entire issue of excessive movement is somewhat open to interpretation in the Hanafi Madhab, some things are clear and others...
Advice for a victim of sexual abuse
The most important advice I can give is to turn to Allah (Most High), to be constant in the Dhikr of Allah (Most High) and to focus...
Hadith about Ramadan Starting
Is the Hadith, whoever informs others of the start of Ramadhan is prohibited to the hellfire, authentic? This should not be narrated...
Does taking an injection invalidate the fast?
In the Hanafi Madhab, something entering the digestive tract (Jowf) or the head invalidates the fast. Â Things entering the body from...
Prophet ï·º poured water over himself whilst fasting?
Yes, it is Sahih. Imam Ibn Hajr al-Asqalani mentioned this Hadith and commented on its chain, saying it is Sahih: "As for cooling down...
Understanding the Black Seed Hadith
The scholars differ over the interpretation of the Hadith about black seed. Some said that it is not to be taken literally, in that it..
Black seed is a cure for every illness Sahih?
Yes, it is in Bukhari. "Aishah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, ‘Indeed this black seed is a cure for every illness, except for al-Saam...
Honey for Stomach Issues Hadith
Is the Hadith about giving honey for stomach issues authentic? Yes, it is Sahih (authentic). This Hadith is in Bukhari and Muslim ...
Is it permitted to take an Islamic mortgage?
There should be no blanket Fatwa given for Islamic mortgage. The contract needs to be looked at, analysed and understood. If there is …
Is it permissible to take a mortgage?
Taking a conventional mortgage is Haram, due to the interest charged. Some people try to justify it under the rule of necessity, they say...
Is there a specific method for making up missed prayers?
There are details to be aware of when praying missed prayers (Qada) but the actual method of the prayer and recitation does not change...
Black Magic Causing Mental Illness
How do you approach a situation where family members attribute mental health illness to black magic and jinns? We have to try to educate...
Would this schizophrenic person be Mukallaf?
This individual has been diagnosed as schizophrenic since 2011. Since diagnosis, he's had delusions of grandeur... Would he be a Mukallaf?
Protection from Jinn and Sihr (Black Magic)
The best thing to combat such concerns is to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet ï·º, like reciting Surah Baqarah in one's home, reciting Surah...
What is the best time to do Istikhara?
Nothing is specified in Hadith regarding what time to do Istikhara, therefore it is not correct to restrict it to a particular time...
How to respect difference of opinion?
The best way to persuade any Muslim regarding any religious issue is to quote and explain to them Quran and Hadith. As well as presenting...
Fasting one day in Rajab is like fasting a hundred years?
Fasting one day in Rajab being like fasting hundred years is an extremely Munkar (rejected) Hadith according to Ibn Hajr al-Asqalaani...
Can you recite Surah Ikhlas instead of Dua Qunoot in Witr Salah?
This is incorrect. You must make a Dua in Witr and Surah Ikhlas is not a Dua. None of the authoritative Hanafi scholars mentioned reciting...
What is the role of the Sufi Shaykh?
The role of the Sufi Shaykh is to teach you. There is no Shaykh who can do the work of spirituality for you, that is something you must do ...
What is a Sufi and what is Tasawwuf?
In our time the word Sufi means vastly different things to different people, it has become ill-defined. The problem with using such terms...
Is it permissible to get your name printed on a prayer mat?
If the name is at the place of Sajdah, then this is something which is best avoided. However, if it is printed elsewhere, then in itself …
Chicken is never Haram, at worst it is Makruh?
This is incorrect. Rather, chicken can be Haram if it is not slaughtered correctly. The Holy verse above makes it clear that animals that ...