In what cases is it permissible to combine prayers together while not being on travel?
It is permissible to combine daytime prayers Zuhr and ‘Asr together and nighttime prayers Maghrib and ‘Isha’ together when the necessity arises. Sa‘eed ibn Jubayr reported that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may […]
What are the three types of major ritual impurity?
– Janabah (sexual)– Menses– Post-childbirth bleeding
What are the two types of ritual purification?
– Purification from major ritual impurity– Purification from minor ritual impurity
What are the two types of purification?
– Ritual purification– Physical purification
What determines the end of blood flow?
– Not seeing blood for 24 hours– Not seeing blood for the amount of time between 2 consecutive prayers
What is considered prolonged blood flow?
Flowing of blood from a woman exceeding the duration or period of her menses or post-childbirth bleeding (durations have been disagreed upon as previously stated).
What are impermissible acts during menses and post-childbirth bleeding which are disagreed upon?
Reading the Qur’anMajority – impermissibleImam Malik, a saying in Hanbali, opinion selected by ibn Taymiyyah – permissible Touching or carrying a copy of the Qur’anMajority – prohibitedDhaahiri – not prohibited […]
Is there an expiation for the major sin of having intercourse during menses?
– Hanafi, Maliki, Shafa’i: no expiation, but it is obligatory to ask Allah for forgiveness and repent– Hanbali: expiation is obligatory (according to the hadith used as evidence: pay charity […]
What about those who have intercourse during menses?
It’s agreed upon by Muslim jurists that whoever has intercourse with his wife during her menses has inevitably committed a major sin.
What are impermissible acts during menses and post-childbirth bleeding which are agreed upon?
– Fasting– Praying– Spousal sexual intercourse
What is the duration of post-childbirth bleeding?
1 – Majority: 40 days2 – Maliki and Shafa’i: 60 days
What is the definition of post-childbirth bleeding?
– External blood resulting from a woman giving birth.– No minimal length for post-childbirth bleeding.
