What does the Hadith fasting is a shield mean?
What does the Hadith 'fasting is a shield' mean? [...]
Hadith mentioning the Prophet ﷺ used to complete Quran in Ramadan?
Is there a Hadith that mentions the Prophet ﷺ [...]
Is there a Hadith saying vomiting does not nullify the fast?
Is there a Hadith saying vomiting does not break [...]
Does vomiting break the fast?
Does vomiting break the fast? [...]
Is it permitted to brush the teeth whilst fasting?
Is it permitted to brush the teeth whilst fasting? [...]
Is it permitted to use Miswaak (a tooth-stick) whilst fasting?
Is it permitted to use Miswaak (a tooth-stick) whilst [...]
How strong is the Hadith about using Miswak whilst fasting?
How strong is the Hadith about using Miswak whilst [...]
Is there evidence to prove Taraweeh is twenty Rakah?
Is there evidence to prove Taraweeh is twenty Rakah? [...]
Is there an authentic Dua for Iftar narrated from the Prophet ﷺ?
Is there an authentic Dua for Iftar narrated from [...]
Is there a specific Dua to be made after the Adhan?
Is there a specific Dua to be made after [...]
Is it permitted for Muslims to celebrate Easter?
Is it permitted for Muslims to celebrate Easter? [...]
Is it invalid to lead prayer with a short beard in the Hanafi Madhab?
Some people say it is invalid for a person [...]
Is it obligatory for Muslims to be different to Kufaar?
Is it obligatory for Muslims to be different to [...]
How strong is the Hadith about not praying Janazah in a Masjid?
How strong is the Hadith about not praying Janazah [...]
Is it permitted for women in menses to enter a Masjid?
Is it permitted for women in menses to enter [...]
Is a room connected to the prayer area considered part of the Masjid?
If a room is connected to the Masjid prayer [...]
Special prayers mentioned in Rajab (Salat al-Raghaib)
Is there a basis for the special prayers mentioned [...]
If a funeral prayer is repeated, then can you pray again?
If a funeral prayer is repeated, then can you [...]
Can you repeat Janazah if the local Imam led the original prayer?
Can you repeat Janazah if the local Imam led [...]
Is it permitted to repeat the Janazah prayer after it has already been prayed?
Is it permitted to repeat the Janazah prayer after [...]
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? [...]
Is it Makruh to marry a cousin in the Hanafi Madhab?
Is it Makruh to marry a cousin in the [...]
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.
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...
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 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...
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...
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.
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 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...
What is the ruling on shaving the hair of a newborn baby?
It is recommended (Mandoob) to shave the hair of a newborn baby, according to Imam Ibn Abideen and other leading Hanafi scholars.