Imam ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Qurashi (696-775 AH) (1) wrote: In this section, I will enumerate the female scholars among our (Hanafi) companions that I have come across. I have come across only very few. Undoubtedly, the situation of women is… Continue Reading
What is Islām’s stance on a woman being made the sovereign ruler of a country? When Pakistan elected its first female prime-minister in December of 1988, many concerned individuals were asking whether this is permissible in Islām. Hence, Muftī Muḥammad… Continue Reading
What is the Islāmic ruling on forming alliances, joining or working together with non-Muslim political parties, or taking assistance from non-Muslim groups or individuals for state administrative purposes? What is the Islāmic ruling on taking the assistance of non-Muslim organisations to perform… Continue Reading
According to the clear statements of the Ḥanafī Fuqahā’ and their understanding of the Dalā’il of Sharī‘ah, women should neither attend congregational ṣalāhs at the masjid nor attend the Eid Ṣalāh. Many people have raised objections against this position. Some… Continue Reading