Can a woman give Adhan to a newborn baby?
Some contemporary scholars say that if a woman is going to do Adhan for the baby in a very low voice, then the Fitnah is not present and...
Can you give Zakah to someone who has Nisab but cannot access it?
If a person is completely cut off from his wealth, then such a person can take Zakah, even though he has Nisab, since he cannot access it.
Is it permitted to sell cats and dogs?
In the Hanafi Madhab, it is permitted to sell cats and dogs as long as benefit can be derived from them. This is based on ...
Cutting Hair and Nails in Dhul Hijjah
It is not Haraam to cut the hair and nails in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah for a person intending to perform Qurbani, however...
Is it permitted to pray Jumuah or Eid Salah at home in the Hanafi Madhab?
This will not be valid unless the condition of Al-Idhin Al-Aam (public access) and public announcement has been fulfilled...
Can you provide a checklist for organisations that distribute Zakat?
Can you please provide a checklist for organisations that [...]
Is it permitted to change a face in photos?
Is it permitted to change a photo with filters [...]
Taking the Surname of Husband in Islam
What is the ruling on a woman taking the [...]
Are you allowed to demonstrate Salah for teaching purpose?
Using visual aids for demonstration is permitted and encouraged. It is established in authentic books of the Madhab, that Abu Hanifa demonstrated...
What is the ruling regarding building a snowman?
According to leading Hanafi scholars building a snowman is permitted, as Sharia allows images & forms in the context of play and fun...
How old does the son have to be for the mother to be able to travel with him?
Normally, the son or Mahram has to be an adult for him to serve as Mahram for a Muslim women on a journey. However, Imam...
Saying “you are divorced” three times in one go
A pronouncement of three divorces is prohibited and extremely sinful, however, the divorce does take place and is final. As mentioned in...
Is it permissible to eat in a restaurant that serves alcohol?
Is it permissible to eat in a restaurant that [...]
What is the waiting period after marital release (Khul’)?
The waiting period (Iddah) after Khul’ is the same as divorce, thus three complete occurrences of menses or with childbirth, if pregnant.
Is Aqeeqah Sunnah in the Hanafi Madhab?
Hanafi Madhab understood this Hadith and others to prove that Aqeeqah is abrogated and not Sunnah. There is some difference of opinion...
Is female genital mutilation (FGM), a Sunnah?
It's not Sunnah when explained as genital mutilation. However, it is incorrect to say any kind of female circumcision is mutilation...
Is spleen Halal?
Spleen from a Halal animal is Halal. The general rule is that every part of a Halal animal is permitted with the exception of seven things...
Can you join prayers whilst travelling in the Hanafi Madhab?
In the Hanafi Madhab is it permitted to join [...]
Is praying whilst holding back wind in Salah acceptable?
The Hanafis consider it to be Mukruh Tahriman (prohibitively disliked) to hold back the need to relive oneself (including passing wind)...
Can you give a copy of the Quran to a non-Muslim?
Contemporary scholars say that if a non-Muslim washes their hands and is going to respect the Quran, then it's permitted to give it ...
Do you have to make up missed prayers?
One must make up missed prayers. There are many Hadith that make it very clear that missed prayers need to be made up (Qada).
Is wiping the back of your neck a Bidah?
Hanafi scholars did say it is Mustahab (recommended) to wipe the back of the neck in Wudu, although not all agreed. Some Hanafis said ...
Can you skip to another part of the same Surah in Salah?
It is permitted to recite a part of the Surah in one Rak’ah of Salah and in the next, skip to a different part of the same Surah, as long as ...
How does a Hanafi pray Sajdah Sahw (Forgetfulness Prostration)?
Hanafi scholars were more convinced of the Hadith narrations that spoke about performing Sajdah Sahw after one Salaam, and thereafter ...
Do you have to give Haram money to charity?
If that is not possible then one must give it to charity without the intention of receiving reward, but with the intention of removing Haram
Is it permitted to touch a copy of the Holy Quran without Wudu?
It is not permitted to touch the Quran without Wudu. The proof for this is found in Quran and Hadith, which is discussed below.
Can we follow an opinion from another Madhab?
Can we follow an opinion from another Madhab? Is [...]