Author Archives: Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

About Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

About Shaykh Gibril Haddad

`ahd and wa`d

Q: I write to request your comment on the difference in meaning between ‘ahd and wa’d and if there is a reason why one is mentioned after another in the famous sayyidul istighfar? Continue reading

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Companion-narrators ranking by numbers

I wanted to confirm if Aaisha (may Allah be pleased with her) was 3rd or 4th in rank in narration of hadiths. Continue reading

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Imam Suyuti’s Defense of the Holy Parents of the Prophet (s)

Q: What are Imam Suyuti’s writings in defense of the Islam of the Prophet (s) holy parents? Continue reading

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Narrations of Ibn Lahi`a

Q: What is the judgment of Ibn Lahi`a’s narrations? Continue reading

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Credible hadith?

Q: I don’t know the credibility of the following site, so wanted to ask any of the learned members if they could advise as to the authenticity of this (purported) hadith,… Continue reading

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Haq Mahr

Q:I am hoping your staff can help me understand a little bit more about the rulings on Haq Mehr. I am insha’Allah getting married in January and our families are now discussing how much the Haq Mehr should be. Continue reading

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Qadi Ruling Against Shari`ah

Q:Can someone please provide or direct me to any discussion amongst the fuqaha regarding a Qadhi who, in a particular scenario, gives a ruling explicitly against the Sharia due to some extrinsic reason, such as his having some emotional connection to the plaintiff. Continue reading

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about ‘Muhammad, the Messenger of Islam: His Life & Prophecy’

Q:In this book it is said that prophet Muhammad PBUH is ‘ Abu Arwah’ Continue reading

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Origins of the Hadrah

Q: Is the correct understanding of Shaykh Dabbagh’s statements from al-Ibriz, regarding the Hadra? Continue reading

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Tafsir Surah ‘Abasa 1

Q: I want to get some explanation from you. I got an explanation from someone that tafsir QS.80:1 (“The Prophet frowned and turned away”) is not Muhammad SAW, it is false… Continue reading

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