1) Unconditional Takbir (not restricted to only saying them after the 5 daily prayers) is Sunnah in both Eids. Ibn ‘Umar used to do so in both Eids. 2) It is Sunnah to perform unrestricted Takbir at the mosque, the house, the streets, whether you are a traveller or a resident, and wherever else it […]
If a person isn’t fasting due to a legitimate reason but this reason is not apparent, like menstruation or one travelling but it isn’t obvious that s/he is a traveler or a person who is ill but it isn’t apparent, then these individuals should be prevented or rebuked, in the words of Abu Ya’la, from […]
Hamza b. ‘Amr al-Aslami (r) said: “Oh Messenger of Allah, I find myself strong enough to fast when travelling; am I blameworthy?” The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) replied: “It is a concession from Allah; if one takes it (the concession) then that is good, and if he fasts then there is no […]
It is permissible for the husband and wife to sexually enjoy each other in whatever way they like, with a few exceptions: 1. Intercourse is prohibited when the wife is on her menstrual cycle or during postpartum bleeding. 2. Anal sexual intercourse is prohibited. 3. Intentionally swallowing pre-seminal fluid or semen is prohibited. Other than […]
Using toothpaste while fasting is at the very least Makruh according to the principles of the Madhhab, whilst a number of contemporary Hanbali scholars considered it Haram because of the strong flavour that is similar to flavoured chewing gum. Therefore, the Siwak should be used instead. We also advise everyone to brush their teeth using […]
Hijama (cupping) breaks the fast according to the Madhhab. This ruling is restricted to cupping, and thus any other type of removal of blood, like donating blood, does not invalidate the fast. This applies both to the one doing the Hijamah and the one getting it done.
When a woman stops her menstrual cycle any time after the entry of Fajr, her fast that day does not count, and she has to make up (Qada) for that day. There is a consensus on this issue as stated by al-‘Allamah Ibn ‘Uthaymin (r) and as it is cited in al-Mawsu’ah al-Fiqhiyyah al-Kuwaytiyyah. Shaykhu-l […]
❝Imam Ahmad (r) said, ‘When a man asks for a woman’s hand in marriage he should inquire about her beauty; if he is pleased, he should ask about her religiosity; if he is pleased, he should marry her and if he isn’t pleased then his rejection is based on (him not being satisfied with her) […]
Some recommended actions during prayer, such as widening the arms during Sujud and Tawarruk, become prohibited if they cause discomfort to or harm those around us, as explicitly stated by Imam al-Buhuti (r) in Al-Rawdh. So when spaces are tight and mosques are filled, it is even more of a reason to be extra cautious […]
Ruling of washing the beard during Wudu: • A thick beard is that through which the colour of the skin underneath does not become apparent, and a thin beard is the opposite. • If the beard is thick then it is obligatory to include the exterior of the beard whilst washing the face, i.e – […]