Is it permitted to have the name Abd al-Nabi?
The Hanafi scholars have clearly stated that a name like Abd al-Nabi is not allowed. This is the position of the Madhab, to object to it with sectarian...
Can women wear a nose ring in the Hanafi Madhab?
It is permissible for women to wear a nose ring if it is part of adornment in that community, according to the Hanafi Madhab as mentioned by Ibn Abideen.
Fasting the Day of Ashura
Is fasting recommended on the tenth of Muharram (Day of Ashura)? Yes, fasting the day of Ashura (tenth) together with the ninth or eleventh is recommended.
Are vomit and urine of a child considered as filth in Shafi’i School?
The vomit of any child, or adult in that matter, is considered as filth (najis) in the Shafi’i school. This is true regardless of whether the child...
Does bleeding break Wudu in the Shafi’i School?
The Shafi’i school does not consider bleeding to break Wudu unless the bleeding occurs by exiting one of the two passages, namely...
Can Sunni Masjid hold Karbala gatherings like the Shia?
It is not permitted for Sunni Masjid to hold Karbala gatherings in the same way as the Shia. Loving the Ahl Bayt (family) of the Prophet ﷺ is...
Karbala Gatherings in Shafi’i Madhab
What is the ruling in the Shafi'i Madhab on gatherings for the remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn in Muharram (Karbala)?
Repeating Ghusl at the End of Menses
If a woman bleeds after her normal menstrual cycle ends, and this occurrence has not happened before, she is required to keep repeating Ghusl and pray?
What is considered local region for moonsighting?
A common practice that I have observed in the UK which relies upon Morocco as a “local region” is not acceptable nor permitted in the Shafi’i school...
How is a month established in the Shafi’i Madhab?
The beginning and end of a lunar month in the Shafi'i Madhab is marked by the appearance of the new crescent moon, or the completion of 30 ...
Are Premium Bonds prizes Halal or Haram?
Prizes won from Premium Bonds are Haram since it is usury. Therefore, it must be given to charity, if it cannot be returned...
What is Takbeer Tashreeq?
Takbeer Tashreeq is a specific Dhikr performed during the Eid period. The above Dhikr is to be recited after the Fard prayer (Fard Rakahs) for a total of...
Legal Ruling for Udhiyah (Qurbani) in Hanafi Madhab
This is one of the evidence used by the scholars of Hanafi Madhab to establish the ruling of Udhiyah being an obligation and not merely a recommendation.
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...
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 ...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Can you carry a child whilst in Salah?
Yes, it is valid to carry a child in Salah. This was practiced by the Prophet ﷺ, therefore it is a valid practice and will not invalidate the Salah...
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...
Does taking an injection invalidate the fast?
In the Hanafi Madhab, something entering the digestive tract (Jowf) or the head invalidates the fast. Things entering the body from...
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...
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?
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...
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 ...
Is stunning before slaughter Halal?
If it remains alive after stunning until slaughter, then it is Halal. Stunning may be Makruh, if there is no need for it. However, stunning...