Question received: We observe that AskHalal frequently conducts extensive reviews of products and often classifies them as doubtful (mashbūh). Below, we present an excerpt from Mufti Taqi Usmani in which he discusses the principles of ḥalāl and ḥarām, emphasizing the default position of permissibility for all non-meat items. He also notes that excessive scrutiny is […]
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Chocolate is loved globally for its rich flavor, comforting texture, and versatility in desserts, drinks, and snacks. But when diving into the world of chocolate, you may encounter some confusing terminology—especially terms like chocolate liquor and chocolate liqueur. While they sound similar, they are entirely different products with distinct ingredients, production processes, and uses. In […]
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Key Concepts and Principles This study guide focuses on the Islamic legal principles governing the exchange of gold and silver (Ṣarf) and their application to modern currency notes, drawing from the provided excerpts. Understanding these principles is crucial for comprehending permissible and impermissible transactions in Islamic finance. 1. Ṣarf (صرف): Exchange of Gold and Silver […]
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Taken and translated from ila’ us sunan, vol. 6 pg 47. Here are the main topics discussed in the document: Chapter on praying the Witr with three connected rak’ahs without separating them with tasleem, the obligation to sit after the two rak’ahs, prohibition of praying Witr with a single rak’ah, and the mention of recitation […]
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Q: Can a women ask her future husband to sign a prenup agreement or is it haram? A: A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a legal contract made between two people before marriage that outlines how financial and personal matters will be handled during the marriage and in the event of divorce or death. Purpose of […]
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وَعَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: ” إِنَّ فِي الْجُمُعَةِ لَسَاعَةً لَا يُوَافِقُهَا عَبْدٌ مُسْلِمٌ يَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ فِيهَا خَيْرًا إِلَّا أعطَاهُ إِيَّاه. وَزَاد مُسلم: «وَهِيَ سَاعَةٌ خَفِيفَةٌ» . وَفِي رِوَايَةِ لَهُمَا قَالَ: «إِنَّ فِي الْجُمُعَةِ لَسَاعَةً لَا يُوَافِقُهَا مُسْلِمٌ قَائِم يُصَلِّي يسْأَل لاله يخرا إِلَّا أعطَاهُ إِيَّاه» […]
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عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي غَرَزَةَ، قَالَ خَرَجَ عَلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَنَحْنُ نُسَمَّى السَّمَاسِرَةَ فَقَالَ “ يَا مَعْشَرَ التُّجَّارِ إِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ وَالإِثْمَ يَحْضُرَانِ الْبَيْعَ فَشُوبُوا بَيْعَكُمْ بِالصَّدَقَةِ ” . قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ وَرِفَاعَةَ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي غَرَزَةَ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ . رَوَاهُ […]
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by Maulana Fazal Muhammad Yousafzai والسحر ( ۱ ) كل مالطف مأخذه ودق فهو سحر (۲) اخراج الباطل في صورة الحق (۳) ما يفعل الانسان من الحيل To understand magic (sihr), it is essential to discuss certain extraordinary occurrences. These extraordinary phenomena can be categorized into seven types. The Ruling on Magic and MagiciansThere is […]
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Excerpt translated from i’laa’ us Sunan by Allama Zafar Ahmed UthmaniVolume 7 , Pg. 10-13 There are two main points of discussion: Here, we will discuss the first one. Key Argument: Some scholars, including Ibn al-Qayyim and certain Shafi’i scholars, deny the pre-Friday Sunnah, arguing that Friday is like Eid without a preceding Sunnah. The […]
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What is Furfuryl Alcohol? Furfuryl alcohol (chemical formula: C5H6O2) is an organic compound derived from furfural. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild, sweet, and slightly burnt odor. Over time or on exposure to air, it may darken to reddish-brown due to polymerization. Other Names for Furfuryl Alcohol Uses of Furfuryl […]
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