Fiqh

QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah

The rules regarding Aqeeqa according to the four schools of Fiqh What is the meaning of Aqeeqa A distinction needs to be drawn between the literal meaning and the technical meaning of the term used by the jurists and the scholars of Islam. In the literal meaning of Aqeeqa according to the …

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Itikaf FAQs

I’tikaaf Related Issues The following is a compilation of Fatawa regarding ie’tikaaf from the Fatawa of our Akabereen. The references of the various Fatawa are attached with the Fatawa. By: Moulana Ismail Dawoodjee – Student, Darul Iftaa Mufti Ebrahim Desai   Virtues of Ie’tikaaf Ie’tikaaf (secluding oneself in the masjid to …

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When To Make The Niyyat Of A Fast

Question When is it necessary to make niyyah for all the following fasts: In Ramadhaan Qadha of Ramadhaan A specific vow, e.g. 16 September A general vow Nafl Kafaraah Answer According to the Hanafi Mazhab it will be necessary to have the intention of fasting prior to or at Subh …

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Following Star Signs

Question I understand that we not allowed to believe and follow the predictions. But if you read the star signs it tells you about your personality and what you are like because of the time you were born. Is it really wrong to just read up on that? Answer We …

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Which Location’s Sehri Time Applies When Travelling?

  Nasihah (Advice): A scent more pleasant than musk   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The smell which is emitted from the mouth of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________   Question and Answer: …

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