Miscellaneous

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...

Working as an Environment Artist

Question: Country: India Can I become a 3D environment artist i.e. just make 3D environment that includes mountain, trees, oceans, some building and no human or living creature... and work in gaming...