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Which colours of clothes are we not allowed to wear during Namaaz?

### **Query 8** Which colours of clothes are we not allowed to wear during Namaaz? ### **The Verdict** Saffron, safflower or bright red coloured clothing is not allowed for men. It is Makruh to per...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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A Step by Step Islamic Guide on How to perform Ghusl?

Ghusl is the ritual bath in which the entire body is washed thoroughly as commanded by the Shariat to purify oneself from an impure state. Almighty Allah says in the Holy Qur’an, **وَإِن كُنتُمْ جُن...

Mufti Afthaab Cassim al-Qadri Ridawi Noori10 min read

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Is it Permissible to Play Cards Without Gambling

### **Query 24** People generally play cards without gambling. How permissible is this? ### **The Verdict** To play cards is Haraam and a very big sin. It is even more sinful and Haraam to gamble w...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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Regarding the use of Gold Jewellery for Men & keeping it in pocket while performing Namaaz

**Query 22:** Is it permissible (for males) to wear a gold ring on a journey with the intention of using it in the case of need? Can one read Namaaz if one has gold or silver in one’s pocket? **The V...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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Is it permissible or not to perform the Janaazah Salaah (Namaaz) & Burial of an illegitimate child

## Case 7 Is it permissible or not to perform the Janaazah Salaah of one who is born out of adultery, and to bury him in the cemetery of the Muslims? The mother of the child of adultery is an unbelie...

AlaHadrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Baraylawi2 min read

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Performing Janaazah of a person who does not perform Namaaz in his lifetime

**Query 10:** Do we have to perform the Janaazah Namaaz of a person who never performed any Namaaz in his lifetime? **The Verdict:** It is an obligation (Fard) to do so (i.e. to perform his Janaazah...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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Ruling Regarding Talking while performing the wudu or after wudu.

### **Query 4** Does one’s Wudu break if one talks after performing Wudu? In addition, is one’s Wudu still valid if one talks whilst performing Wudu? ### **The Verdict** **No** (**The Wudu does not...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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Is it permissible to performing Qaza after Asr And Fajr

### **Query 6** Is it permissible to perform Qaza Namaaz after Asr or not? Can one perform Qaza Namaaz after Fajr (and) before sunrise? ### **The Verdict** One may perform Qaza before the changing...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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Ruling on a Person who stops from sending Salawaat

**Query 7:** What is the ruling of Shariat regarding that person who stops people from sending Salawaat (Salutations upon Holy Prophet ﷺ) and who says that by doing this, (Allah forbid) we are callin...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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Is it permissible to perform the Janaazah Namaaz of a Be Namaazi?

## Case 3 If a kaafir (non-Muslim) male or female accepted Islam but did not perform even a single Sajdah (prostration) of Namaaz in their entire life, will their Janaazah Namaaz be performed (when t...

AlaHadrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Baraylawi2 min read

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Ghusl (Bathing) of a female or male who dies amongst one another.

## Case 12 If a woman passed away amongst men, or if a man passed away amongst women, who should give the Ghusl in such a situation? ## The Ruling If the deceased is a woman or Mushtihaat, (i.e. a...

AlaHadrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Baraylawi3 min read

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What is Qurbani (Udhiy’ya) and it's reward ?

### بسم االله الرحمن الرحيم ### Udhiy’ya (Qurbani) - Customary Animal Sacrifice Qurbani, is to sacrifice a specific animal on a specified day with the Niyyat (intention) of Taqar’rub (i.e. to fulfil...

Mufti Afthaab Cassim al-Qadri Ridawi Noori2 min read

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Why a women cannot have more than one husband ?

### Case 1 Zaid questions that, Almighty Allah has permitted a man to marry two, three or four wives, so why have women not been permitted to marry two, three or four (men)? What is the Shariah rulin...

AlaHadrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Baraylawi2 min read

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Ruling regarding Bathing Naked in a bathroom that has a roof or not?

### Case 42: If Zaid performed the Ghusl (Ritual Bath) of Janaabat or Ihtilaam (nocturnal emission – wet dream) in a bathroom, and after performing Wudu if he removes the waistcloth (lower garment) a...

AlaHadrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Baraylawi2 min read

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The three shares of Qurbani and What if no muslim needy found for his share?

### Case 15: The Qurbani animal should be shared into three portions; one portion for your personal use, one portion for friends and relatives, and one portion for the needy. Now, if the needy are n...

AlaHadrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Baraylawi2 min read

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Qurbani before Eid Namaaz

### Case 14: (It is known that) to perform Qurbani is Waajib (upon a person), but if a person performs Qurbani on the 10th of Zul-Hijjah after Subho Saadiq (true dawn) but before Namaaz; is this perm...

AlaHadrat Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Baraylawi2 min read

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What does the Holy Qur’an say about intentionally omitting your prayer?

What does the Holy Qur’an say about intentionally omitting your prayer? **Answer**: To omit performing Namaaz absolutely, i.e. to completely leave it out, is an outrageous and inexcusable act. Almigh...

Mufti Afthaab Cassim al-Qadri Ridawi Noori1 min read

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Hadith Shareef that says Salaah wipes out one’s sins

Yes, this has been mentioned in the Hadith Shareef. It is narrated in Sahih Muslim from Hazrat Abu Hurairah RadiyAllah Anhu that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, **_‘The five Salaahs, f...

Mufti Afthaab Cassim al-Qadri Ridawi Noori1 min read

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Will the Use of Injection while Fasting nullify the fast?

### Query 27: Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind RadiyAllahu Anhu was asked about the use of injection when one if fasting. Concerning this, he gave the following verdict ### The Verdict: Whether the injecti...

Mufti al-Azam Qutb al-Alam Mawlana Mustafa Rida Khan al-Baraylawi1 min read

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Learn! for is learning is an adornment for one who possesses it.

Muhammad ibn al-Hasan Abu Abdullah said, [indent]Learn! for is learning is an adornment for one who possesses it, a virtue and a prelude to every pra...

thesunniway5 min read

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'ilm haasil karna

kya farmāte haiN Úlamā-e dīn is mas’ale ke: ‘ilm-e dīn hāsil karna wājib hai, farz hai ya sunnat? farz ‘ayn ka ‘ilm hāsil karna, farz ‘ayn, farz kifā...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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The Excellence of Pursuing Knowledge over Worship

The Excellence of Pursuing Knowledge over Worship, al-Majmu' Sharh al-Muhadhab (Arabic). Abu Darda' said: ''a moment of revising knowledge is better ...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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The acquisition of ilm is obligatory upon every man [and woman]

The Master of both Worlds şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam states: The acquisition of ilm is obligatory upon every man [and woman]. The gaining of ilm is...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Studying Deen On The Internet

The Internet offers numerous Islamic web-sites that are easily accessible to a Muslim and especially to the youth who are searching for information fr...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Excerpt from The Excellence of Knowledge and the Ulama

Excerpt from The Excellence of Knowledge and the ‘Úlamâ/fadlul ‘ilmi wal-‘Úlamā, written by Badr al-Fuqaha Imām Muĥammad Naqī ‘Alī raĥimahullah. ----...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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What is the meaning or concept of I'lm (Knowledge)?

Question: What is the meaning or concept of I'lm (Knowledge)? Answer: The meaning of I'lm is that one be fully equipped and aware of the Aqaa'id (Bel...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Salāh of a Mu’min

Qur’ān al-Karīm: قَدْ أَفْلَحَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ فِي صَلاَتِهِمْ خَاشِعُون َوَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنِ ٱللَّغْوِ مُّعْرِضُونَ Successful indeed...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Lifting pants before prostration

Question Some people have the habit of lifting their pants before going into sajdah (prostration). What is the law of Shariá concerning such a practi...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Wazeefah to help wake up for Fajr Salah

**Question:** Please provide a Wazeefah (litany) or action that will help one wake up for Fajr Salah. **Answer:** Recite Durud Shareef in abundance...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Importance of performing Qaza Salah

The true performers of Salah will be called from Bab al-Salah (the Gate of Salah). Nowadays, crowds are lining up to perform Taraweeh yet people are n...

Translated by Neesarahmed Amjadi5 min read

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Sunnah way of eating food

Question: What is the Sunnah way of eating food? Answer: Sitting on the floor with the right leg upright and left leg lying flat across you. Hold the...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Marrying in the family of Deviants

**Question: Is it permissible to marry in the family of Rafzees (Shiaa)? Nowadays, it is so complicated that either someone's uncle or someone's broth...

Imam Ahmed Rida - Al Malfuz Shareef5 min read

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Ladies attending the Mosque

From al-Malfudh Sharif, pg 350 – 351: **Question** **If there are women performing salāh and behind theme there is a wall. What is the condition of t...

From al-Malfudh Sharif, pg 350 – 351:5 min read

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A collection of various du'a that may be recited while studying or working

**A collection of various du'a that may be recited while studying or working.** **Du'as before/during study** اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إلَّا مَا جَعَلْت...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Admonition Pertaining to the Usage of Fireworks

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by Muftī Aḥmed Yār Khān Naʿīmī5 min read

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Permissibility of Using Mehndi for Women

**Question:** I had a question regarding the permissibility of putting mehndi on hands of women? **Answer:** It is permissible for women to adorn t...

Mufti Zahid Hussain al-Qadri5 min read

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Solar Eclipse - what to recite and other FAQ

In sha Allah, a solar eclipse is predicted to happen in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world on the morning (approx 9am GMT) of Friday 20th Mar...

Muhammad Kalim (Preston, UK)5 min read

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The following acts are Sunnah in ablution

The following acts are Sunnah in ablution: - Making an intention (niyyah) for obeying Allah Almighty and for the gaining of reward. - Performing abl...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Four obligatory acts in ablution

The following four (4) acts are obligatory in ablution: First obligation Washing the entire face: that is from the top of the forehead to the bottom...

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A reason for decrease in ones provision

Sadr-as Sharia’ Mawlana Mufti Muĥammad Amjad ‘Alī Aazmi rađiyAllāhu anhu says, It is desirable to trim one’s nails on Friday but if they are very lon...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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7 benefits of staying in a state of Wudhu at all times

7 benefits of staying in a state of Wudhu at all times The great Imam of Ahle Sunnah, Imam Ahmad Rida al-Qadri rađiyAllāhu ánhu says, 'Some A'rifīn ...

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The one who dies in a state of Wudhu is a martyr

The one who dies in a state of Wudhu is a martyr The beloved Messenger of Allah şallAllāhu álayhi wa sallam said to Sayyidunā Anas rađiyAllāhu ánhu, ...

thesunniway5 min read

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Fara’id of Ablution

Four Fara’id of Ablution[1] Washing the face Washing both forearms including the elbows Wiping a quarter of the head Washing both feet including the ...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Wiping over Bandaged wounds

It is stated in Hashiya Tahtāwī wa Maraqīlfalah, Pg 143, If one has a bandage wrapped over a wound and opening it is difficult or will prove harmful ...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Obligatory acts of ghusl

There are three obligatory elements of Ghusl. They are: To rinse the mouth making sure that every part of the mouth from the beginning of the lips up ...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Wudū [Ablution] before eating does away with destitution

Wudū [Ablution] before eating does away with destitution (dependence) It has been reported on the authority of Sayyidunā ‘Abdullah ibn AbbâsrađiyAllā...

thesunniway5 min read

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Ala Hazrat's advice on abstaining from religious debates

[taken from sunniport.com, translated by abu hasan] A student of Imâm Râzi questioned an illiterate peasant: 'what is your faith?' He replied 'I am ...

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Shaking hands and embracing one another

**Question** Is there a prohibition in shaking hands at the time departure? **Answer** No, when the blessed Sahāba rađiyAllāhu ánhum ajmaýīn met, t...

TheSunniWay5 min read

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Observe Each and Every Letter of the Fatwa

**Transcribed from a speech by Sayyidi Huzur Muhaddith e Kabeer Allamah Zia ul Mustafa Azmi** Now, fitna has arisen even in the fight between truth a...

Allamah Saheb: "Yes, I am."5 min read

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Introduction to Fiqh

What is Islamic jurisprudence?

TheSunniWay7 min read