What are impurities that are controversial amongst scholars, with the stronger opinion being that they are impure?
Dog’s salivaWater remaining after beasts have drunk from it.
What are considered impurities according to all Muslim scholars?
Human urineHuman excrementWadi: Thick, white secretion that might be discharged after urinationMadhi: A white, sticky fluid (other than semen) secreted from male or female sexual organs due to sexual arousalMenstrual […]
What is the definition of tahara (purification) in Islam?
Tahara refers to the removal of physical impurities and the lifting of spiritual impurities.
Can we offer Qurbani on behalf of a dead person?
When you sacrifice your Qurbani, you may intend to do it on your behalf and all your family members including the deceased ones by name or even by saying all […]
Can a Muslim celebrate and greet people on the Gregorian “New Year”?
Scholars say that celebrating and saying “Happy New Year” is not part of our Islamic tradition and it should not be celebrated or endorsed because it originated as a religious […]
Is there fasting that is disliked?
Yes, Fasting every day Singling out Friday Singling out Saturday Fasting the Day of Doubt (last day of Sha’ban) Fasting a day or two before Ramadan according to the majority […]
What is voluntary (nafl) fasting?
Voluntary worship is seeking nearness to Allah swt through that which is not obligatory.
Are there days that are haram to fast other than Eid days?
Yes, the following are haram according to the consensus, or prohibitively disliked according to Imam Hanafi: The voluntary fasting of a woman without her husband’s permission Fasting on the Day […]
What are the eight types of fasts according to Imam Hanafi?
Specified obligatory fasts: the current month of Ramadan Non-specified obligatory fasts: making up fasts from a past Ramadan and expiation fasts Specified necessary (wajib) fasts: specified vowed fasts Non-specified necessary […]
What are the different types of fasting?
Obligatory Voluntary Haram/Impermissible Makrooh/Disliked
What is the ruling on fasting the month of Ramadan?
Fasting the month of Ramadan is a pillar of Islam and one of the religion’s obligations. Its evidence is based on textual proof found in the Quran, Sunnah, and the […]
What is the duration of the fast?
It is from dawn to sunset.
