Author: Ibn Suleman
Is it permissible to publish an English translation of the Qur’an without the Arabic text?
It is not permissible to publish or sell or purchase or distribute a translation of the Qur’an without the Arabic text. This is the unanimous…
Freedom of Expression?
In light of the Paris shootings and call for “freedom of speech” we reproduce the following: With the latest in-your-face act of the Facebook, the…
Is there zakah on sheep that freely grazes on owners property?
Question: A man has some sheep and his servants tend them on his own land. Is there zakah on the sheep or not? Answer: حامدا ومصليا ومسلما…
Zakat on a house that one is building to sell
Question: A man purchased a plot and is building a house on it. His intention is to sell the house. The construction is not complete as…
70 + Chains of Abu Hanifah with only 2 links between him and the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
Imam Abu Hanifa has over 70 chains with only 2 links between him and the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. He narrates from many…
Fawaid Hadithiyah from Ibn Hajr’s Qawl Musaddad
1. Ibn hajr is of the opinion that weak narrations can be used in Fazail A’mal. a. He states (on page 11-12): “First we will…
Belittling a Sunnah
To belittle an established Sunnah of the Messenger عليه الصلوة و السلام is kufr. من لم يُقِرَّ بِبَعْضِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ عليهم الصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ أو لم يَرْضَ…
Saying Salam to Non Mahram
Question: Is it permissible for a non-mahram woman to give salams to a non-mahram man, and is it permissible for her to reply to his…
Saying: Merry Christmas or Happy Diwali
Allah has proclaimed in the Quran that He will forgive all sins but shirk. The worst crime in the sight of Allah is not murder…
Only 2 links between Imam Abu Hanifah and the Rasool of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
Seeking a high/short sanad is an established Sunnah. Imam Muslim narrates that a Bedouin came to the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and inquired, “O…