If a Person is Exposed, It’s not his First Sin
When a person is surrendered because of his sin, it is not his first time.
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The Man Who Was Abducted by Jinn
Man abducted by Jinn. With a ruling on missing husband cases from the time of Umar.
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Five Essential Qualities of a Mufti
Imam Ahmad on five qualities that should be present in a person to qualify him as a mufti.
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The Just Mufti
It is reported that Masrūq – Allāh have mercy on him – said: To (be guaranteed) one day in which I issue correct and just verdicts (fatwā) is more beloved to me than fighting in battle (ghazwah, jihād) for a year. Al-Dhahabī, Siyar A’lām Al-Nubalā` 4:66.
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The Mad Mufti
It is reported that ‘Abdullāh b. Masʿūd – Allāh be pleased with him – said: By Allāh, he who gives people verdicts (fatwā) for every question they ask him is crazy (majnūn). Ibn Battah Al-‘Ukbarī, Ibṭāl Al-Ḥiyal article 81, et al. Imām Ibn Battah (d. 304H) laments: So here is Ibn Masʿūd, swearing by Allāh […]
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Who can give a Fatwa?
Some qualifications for issuing religious edicts (fatwa).
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The Narrations are the Religion
It is reported that Muḥammad b. Sīrīn said, “They used to consider themselves on the [right] path as long as they followed al-athar (guidance of the Sunnah and Salaf as passed down in the narrations).” Al-Lālakā`ī, Sharḥ Usūl I’tiqād Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jamā’ah Vol.1 p120. It is reported that ‘Uthmān b. Ḥāḍir said, “I said […]
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The Madhab of Imam Malik
Ma’an b. ‘Īsā reports that Imām Mālik said, “I am but a man. I make mistakes sometimes and I am correct sometimes, so examine my opinions and accept anything that agrees with the Book and Sunnah; and leave anything that does not agree with the Book and Sunnah.” Ibn ʿAbd Al-Barr, Jāmi’ Bayān Al-‘Ilm wa […]
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Beautiful Cursed Women
Some women might look beautiful, but might also be cursed.
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Woe to those who Study
It is reported from Al-Awzâ’î – Allâh have mercy on him – that he said: I have been told that it used to be said, “Woe to those who study [their religion] for a purpose other than worship, and those who seek to permit what is forbidden through doubts and specious arguments.” Al-Khattîb Al-Baghdâdî, Iqtdâ […]