What is the time period for shaving pubic hair and pulling out underarm hair?
It is preferred to do so when they get long, not exceeding a period of forty daysAnas (ra) said, “The time period for us to trim the mustache, cut the […]
Is circumcision for males obligatory?
It is obligatory according to two schools of thought, and recommended according to the other two.
What did our Prophet (pbuh) say about the characteristics of al-Fitrah?
Our Prophet (pbuh) said, “Five practices are characteristics of the Fitrah: circumcision, shaving pubic region, plucking underarm hair, clipping the nails, and cutting the mustache.
What is the condition that Allah swt loves His slaves to be in?
CircumcisionShaving pubic hair and pulling out underarm hair.Clipping fingernails and toenails and trimming/shaving the mustache.Letting a man’s beard grow and become thick.Using the siwaak:Siwaak is a piece of the root […]
How do we purify things?
Purification from impurities is performed by using water.Purification after answering the call of nature from urine and excrement:Performed by wiping with paper, stones, or any similar pure material.It’s also allowed […]
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.
