Jurisprudence

Most of our Imams have prohibited the fast on the day of Ashoora. In fact, our scholars have just stopped short of declaring it Haram. Sunnis insist that it is a recommended fast according to a report in Bukhari. That report is very clearly fabricate...

Most of our Imams have prohibited the fast on the ...

For two obvious reasons, we have to begin the history of Shia FUQAHA from the era of GHAYBATeSUGHRA, i.e. minor occultation. (260 AH 329 AH). First, the era preceding GHAYBAT-eSUGHRA is an era during which the holy Imams were present, and although th...

For two obvious reasons, we have to begin the hist...

To understand any system thoroughly, it is imperative to get acquainted with its scholars, particularly those who have made significant contribution to its development. And in the course of that study, one comes across their important works which ove...

To understand any system thoroughly, it is imperat...

In this classification, NAFSI Wajib acts are those which are obligatory by themselves, and are not a prelude to another obligation. For example, it is Wajib to rescue a person who is on the verge of being burnt, drowned or harmed to death. Muqaddami ...

In this classification, NAFSI Wajib acts are those...

This is yet another classification of WAJIB acts. WajibeTa'yini relates to those particular acts which have been specifically identified as obligatory, like the daily prayers, fasting, Haj, Khums, Zakat, Amir bil Maroof, Jehad etc. But WajibeTakhyiri...

This is yet another classification of WAJIB acts. ...

WAJIB acts have been further classified as AYNI and KIFAI: WajibeAyni are those obligatory acts with which every individual Muslim is charged, like the daily prayers and fasting during the month of Ramadhan. But WajibeKifai remains a collective oblig...

WAJIB acts have been further classified as AYNI an...

The obligatory (WAJIB) acts are of two types: TA'ABBUDI and TAWASSULI. Those Wajib acts which must be performed with a vivid and clear intention (NIYYAT) of earning the pleasure and proximity of Allah (QURBAT) are TA'ABBUDI. Such a niyyat is a prereq...

The obligatory (WAJIB) acts are of two types: TA'A...

It is important that we are acquainted with some of the terminologies used by FUQAHA in relation to Islamic laws. The divine laws are divided by them in two groups: TAKLIFI and WADH'EE. TAKLIFI laws are WAJIB, HARAM, MUSTAHAB, MAKROOH and MUBAH. Thes...

It is important that we are acquainted with some o...

In the Quran and Hadith, Fiqh denotes profound understanding and knowledge of Islamic fundamentals and laws, and is not confined to any particular branch of religious sciences. But with the passage of time, the word become synonymous with the knowled...

In the Quran and Hadith, Fiqh denotes profound und...

The word 'FIQH' and its derivation 'TAFAQQUH' has been extensively used in the Quran and Hadith, and in almost all cases it denotes indepth study and profound understanding. The Quran says: "If a group of people from every tribe stayed behind to stud...

The word 'FIQH' and its derivation 'TAFAQQUH' has ...

If we study the subjects of FIQH in detail, we find that every one of them is peculiar and singular in itself. There may seem to be some similarity at , first glance, but a deeper study reveals a different aspect contained. It meets with the requirem...

If we study the subjects of FIQH in detail, we fin...

a. If you leave out even a small part of your forehead or the back of your hands in tayammum intentionally or forgetfully, or even due to ignorance, your tayammum will be void. You should be careful but not be overly particular, if it can be adequate...

a. If you leave out even a small part of your fore...

Contrary to the common perception, performing tayammum is actually very easy and simple; it is easier than performing Wudu-. It should be performed as follows: Step 1: Make the intention of doing tayammum (same as Wudu- or Ghusl). Step 2: With both h...

Contrary to the common perception, performing taya...

a. One must first make the intention for Ghusl and then wash the head and neck and then the body. It is better to wash the right side first then the left side. The body cannot be washed before the head. 38 b. It does not matter if while washing the n...

a. One must first make the intention for Ghusl and...

Times when tayammum can be performed instead of Ghusl There are six conditions of when tayammum is allowed instead of Ghusl, of which the following are the most applicable to married couples: 1. When it is not possible to obtain sufficient water to p...

Times when tayammum can be performed instead of Gh...

Times when Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory 1. When a man enters the woman up to the point of circumcision or more, even if ejaculation does not occur, Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory on both parties. 32 2. If after performing sexual interco...

Times when Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory 1....

Jana-bat is a ritual impurity caused by the discharge of semen or by sexual intercourse, and the person on whom Ghusl al-Jana-bat becomes obligatory is known as a mujnib. Things that are Makru-h for someone in the state of jana-bat 28 1. Eating 2. Dr...

Jana-bat is a ritual impurity caused by the discha...

What's cooled, refreshing and will quench your thirst in the hot, Arabian desert? If you answered (fill in the name of the latest fad soft drink), you're wrong. Zamzam is the name of the well that provides the water to billions of people, have thirst...

What's cooled, refreshing and will quench your thi...

Malcolm X is one Muslim who saw the light of true Islam through his Hajj in April 1964. As a former member and speaker for the Nation of Islam, a black spiritual and nationalist movement, he believed that the white man was the devil and the black man...

Malcolm X is one Muslim who saw the light of true ...

The pilgrims returned with reverence. They were thankful to the Merciful God. On their way to Mecca from Arafat, They repeatedly said "Labbaika" with great respect. While tired of experiencing the hardships of the desert of They rejoiced that they ar...

The pilgrims returned with reverence. They were th...

Hajj occurs during the highly respected month of Zul-Hijjah'. The land of Makkah (Mecca) is tranquil and peaceful. Instead of fear, hatred, and war, the desert is characterized by security and peace. An atmosphere for worship where people are free to...

Hajj occurs during the highly respected month of Z...