Question: Is it permissible for a woman who is a hafiz to lead tarawih salah for the ladies in the house so she can revise her hifz and the family also get a chance to listen to the quran? (Question...
Miscellaneous
Disposing of Papers which have the Name of Rasūlullāh (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam) on them
Question: I am working in Registration Organization where thousands of people came for their registration needs. for this purpose we submitt them a Form containing credentials of said applicant....
Query on Raf‘ al-Yadayn
Question: Country: India Assalamu ‘alaykum, my question is in regards to Raf’ al-Yadayn. I follow Imam Abu Hanifa’s school of thought and was having a discussion with one of my friends. The outcome...
Tariqah of Imam al-Ghazali
Question: As salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah What silsila and tariqa was Imam Ghazali rahmatullah alayh a part of? I am aware that all four are correct means towards marifah, but as we are studying...
Silk Clothing for Men
Question: How much Silk percentage does Imam Abu Hanifa allow to have in one’s clothes? Can I wear a shirt which has less percentage of silk in the fabric? (Question published as received) Note: The...
Maximum Period of Breastfeeding
Question: What is the maximum period of breastfeeding according to the hanafi madhab? Is it 2 years or 2.5 years? (Question published as received) Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious,...
Placing Headstones on Graves
Question: We thought we’d just put his name and date of death on the headstone but some of the others were saying to put some Arabic on it. I think it’s wrong but I just wanted to ask and also...
Cricket Tournament Fees
Question: As-salamu 'alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh Mufti Sahab if we play a cricket tournament with a particular team and it is pre-decided before the match commences that the winning team...
Visiting the Graveyard on the Day of ‘Īd
Question: Is it Bid’ah to visit the Qabrastān (graveyard) on Eid day? I hear some say you shouldn’t go. Is that true? (Question published as received) Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most...
Queries Related to Tashahhud and Madhhabs
Question: Country: United Kingdom I was born a muslim but I did not start to practice until 5 months ago when I started praying and following islamic rules alhamdulilah. I found a video on how to...