Posted in Fiqh on 17 November 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Sheikh Ali Gomaa, the grand mufti of Egypt, is rejecting criticism over some controversial religious edicts he issued lately. Speaking to reporters, Sheikh Gomaa strongly denied that Egyptian authorities pressure him to issue religious edicts, or fatwa.
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Posted in Fiqh on 14 November 2007 | Leave a Comment »
CAIRO, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Egypt’s highest authority on Islamic law said on Thursday that drivers cannot be blamed for killing people who stand in front of their vehicles, just days after a police van ran over a woman who tried to stop it.
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Posted in Fiqh on 6 November 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Question:
How important is it to wear a topi (headgear) for Salaah? A friend at campus used to previously wear the topi for Salaah. He recently read in some publication that this is not necessary since it is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to remove his headgear and place it in front [...]
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Posted in Fiqh on 3 October 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A Booklet on “Sighting the Moon” by Madrasah Arabia Islamia, Azaadville
http://www.islamsa.org.za/ramadan/moon_sighting.htm#20
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Posted in Fiqh on 23 September 2007 | 2 Comments »
Witr Behind A Shafi’i
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Q:Am I allowed to pray salatul witr behind as Shafi’i imam during Ramadhan? what do I do with my hands while the shafi’i imam makes the dua e kounoot?
A: Walaikum assalam,
I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits.
I [...]
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