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.


repentance

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I would like to know is there a specfic way of repenting for all past sins, or do we pray to ALLAH ALMIGHTY and ask him to forgive us while we offer our prayers? Continue reading →

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Feruz turquoise ring – beneficial or harmful?

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani

Last month I bought a Nishapuri Feroza (from Nishpur in Iran) to use it as a ring to wear. But I am told that not everyone should wear it, as it can really harm some people. Continue reading →

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Circumcision age for boys per Hanafi school

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Shaykh Senad Agic

Q: In most developed countries as soon as the baby boy is born circumcision is done. When we grew up in our native muslim countries the circumcision was done at a later age… Continue reading →

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Mentioning Syed before name

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I belong from a syed family.But i dont mention the prefix syed with my name because due to some negligences in past, syed is not in my official name.So,does it matter? Continue reading →

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niqab issue
Histoire de niqab

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: Is the niqab a fundamentally aspect for a woman to have and wear?[fr]Porter le niqab est-il un aspect fondamental pour une femme?[/fr] Continue reading →

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Histoire de niqab

males shaving pubic hair

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

its an awkward question but i need your help on this when males are shaving pubic hair… Continue reading →

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method of cutting nails

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Ustadh Abdul Shakur Hadi

Q: What is the correct way of cutting nails according to fiqhi teachings. I heard that you should begin with index finger and end with the thumb. please advise. Continue reading →

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Lunar Eclipses

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: Inshallah in North America, we will observe a lunar eclipse on Dec 21. The question comes in two parts: Is there any specific meaning to a lunar eclipse in Islam? Is there any specific prayer from the Sunnah to take advantage of this event?

Answer: Continue reading →

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Female circumcision

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Eshaykh Staff

Q: Female circumcision is islamic? or cultural, from africa?[fr]Q: Female circumcision is islamic? or culutral, from africa?[/fr] Continue reading →

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Name Change After Marriage

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: I had a question about females taking the husband’s last name after marriage. I was always told that traditionally, women keep their family name after marriage. Continue reading →

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