Is it permitted for Muslims to celebrate Easter?
Is it permitted for Muslims to celebrate Easter? [...]
Is it obligatory for Muslims to be different to Kufaar?
Is it obligatory for Muslims to be different to [...]
Is a room connected to the prayer area considered part of the Masjid?
If a room is connected to the Masjid prayer [...]
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...
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...
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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 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...
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?
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...
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...
Is it permitted to change a face in photos?
Is it permitted to change a photo with filters [...]
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...
Is it permissible to eat in a restaurant that serves alcohol?
Is it permissible to eat in a restaurant that [...]
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 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 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 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
Can we follow an opinion from another Madhab?
Can we follow an opinion from another Madhab? Is [...]