Ten Essential Daily Adhkār
Imām Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī raḥimahullāh advised his student[1] that the following ten adhkār/adʿiyah should be read on a daily basis. He mentions these should preferably be read 100 times each, while counting on a tasbīḥ, or 70 times each if 100 is not possible, and 10...
Recipe for a Successful Marriage
By Mufti Ebrahim Desai (ḥafiẓahullah) Q: Every human being by nature has an instinct to dispute. This instinct becomes more manifest between the husband and wife, thus leading to marital disputes. How can this instinct be controlled? A: Consider the following ten...
Is Ṣalāh Valid with Makeup on?
Question: Country: United States Assalamualaikum In the hanafi madhab can women pray with having makeup on? Like doing wudu first and then putting on makeup and then praying. Would the salah be valid? JazakAllah Khair (Question published as received) Answer: In the...
Non-Musāfir Performing Qaṣr Behind Musāfir Imām
Question: Assalaamu alaykum. The Imam of Haram came to our Masjid and led the Isha Salah. He prayed Qasr since he was a traveller. The Hanafi congregation also made Salaam with him. Was the Salah of the congregation valid? (Question published as received) Answer: In...
Imām Bukhārī (raḥimahullāh) and his famous al-Jāmi‘ al-Ṣaḥīḥ (PDF)
We have attached a PDF copy of a very comprehensive and well laid out biography of Imām Bukhārī and an introduction to his famous Ṣaḥīḥ by Mufti Ebrahim Desai (ḥafiẓahullāh). Download PDF
Covering the Head when Entering the Lavatory
Question: Is there any evidence for wearing a hat/topi when entering the lavatory? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Mullā ‘Alī al-Qārī (raḥimahullāh) states that wearing the Islāmic cap has become one of the salient symbols of Islām...
Introduction to Islamic Commerce (PDF)
Attached is a PDF copy of “Introduction to Islamic Commerce” by Mufti Ebrahim Desai (may Allah preserve him). This book is a valuable aid for students who are studying Islamic finance/transaction law (buyu') and also an excellent guide for the general masses as an...
Qaḍā’ of Sunnah Ṣalāh
Question: 1. Is sunnat also to be offered while offering qaza namaz? 2. After reading attahiyat and darood sharif rabbana atteyna also to be versed (Questions published as received) Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 1. When offering...
Can the Bride’s Wali be a Witness in the Marriage Ceremony?
Question: During a marriage ceremony, can a woman's guardian (wali) be counted as one of the two witnesses? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. A womans’ guardian (walī) can be one of the two witnesses during the nikāḥ ceremony as long...
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