Imam Taqi al-Dīn al-Subkī’s fatwa collection has a section where the Shaykh (may Allah grant him His mercy) enumerates approximately 90 requirements that scholars agree must be fulfilled for a …
I was asked about a Facebook post claiming that Imam al-Nawawi considered entering enemy lands (“Dar al-ḥarb”) to be a cause for disbelief. Instead of linking to the message, I …
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In the earlier article on lawful and prohibited foods according to the Shāfiʿī school, hyenas and foxes were mentioned as examples of edible animals. Several readers have asked whether this …
During the brouhaha related to my earlier post clarifying the Shafii position that husbands must inform wives they are not obligated to cook and clean, someone shared Mufti Shabbir Ahmad …
Read moreSummary: A wife’s religious obligation to perform housework
Hijab is not the only gender specific obligation. Other gender-specific obligations include: men (as a group) are required to uphold the five daily congregational prayers, carry out funeral rites, defend …
Read moreHijab is the only gender-specific obligation – fact or fiqhtion?