Sunnah



Sunnah denotes a qawl (saying ), fi`l (action) or approval (taqrer) related from (nuqila `an) the Prophet (upon him be blessing of Allah and peace) or issuing (sadara) from him other than the Qur’an.


“lots of salawat”

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Taher Siddiqui

what is considered “a lot” [of salawat] such that a Wali would do? Continue reading →

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Ramadan witr in congregation

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

In Shafii School is it better during Ramadan to pray witr in congregation…? Continue reading →

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Using the Arabic term ‘Ishq to describe love for the Prophet (s)

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Eshaykh Staff

Is it permissible to use the Arabic term ‘Ishq to describe our love for the Prophet (s)? Continue reading →

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Is the deferred bridal dowry included in the estate of the deceased?

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Eshaykh Staff

what is the legal ruling for the deferred dowry? Continue reading →

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Caring for the financial needs of a widow’s children

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Eshaykh Staff

who should look after my children — my late husband’s brothers and their children or my present husband? Continue reading →

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Celebrating Valentine ’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Eshaykh Staff

I read on the internet and watched on TV that many traditional-minded people are totally against Valentine’s Day. Continue reading →

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Recitation of Surat al-Fatiha during engagement ceremony

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Eshaykh Staff

Is it permissible for us to recite the chapter of Fatiha during engagement ceremony or it is an innovation? Continue reading →

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Moustache

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

majority of the ottoman portraits wether it’s the Califas or general people in ottoman time had big moustaches Continue reading →

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Concealing sins from fiance but feel very guilty for not being honest

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

My fiance has been completely honest about her sexual past. I have committed zina a few times in past and repented. Continue reading →

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Respect for Mooh e mubarak/ Baal mubarak

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Are women allowed to make ziyarah of the blessed hair of Rasoolallah Sallahualyhi wa sallam? Continue reading →

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