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
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
Question: Are the granddaughters (son’s daughter/daughter’s daughter) of a man’s brothers or sisters included amongst his maḥrams? Answer: Yes, they are his maḥrams. [1] [1] فتحرم بنات الإخوة والأخوات وبنات أولاد الإخوة والأخوات وإن نزلن (رد المحتار، دار عالم الكتب،… Continue Reading
QUESTION There’s been a recent video released and participated in by many notable British ‘practising’ Muslims termed ‘Happy British Muslims’. Perhaps the most concerning feature (for some of us at least) is that a prominent UK scholar is featured in… Continue Reading
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