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USUL-UL-FIQH
Q & A Guide for Muslims that
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Questions & Answers
These questions have been posed to Sheikh Omar Bakri Muhammad - Principal Lecturer of the School of Shari'ah

Is if Fard to join a Group? What is Da'wah? Do we have to obey the Amir? What is the Duties of a Group? What is the Method for Khilafah?..

Can we visit Palestine for a Holiday? Are the US forces allowed to be in Saudi Arabia? What is Terrorism? Are we at War with USA or UK?..

Can we play with Playing Cards? Can men wear Gold? Can men shake hands with the opposite gender? Are we allowed to whistle?..
Ritual System

Are non-Muslims allowed into the mosque? Is it fard to follow a Madhab? What are the different types of scholars? Do you believe in Azabul Qabr?..
Social System

What is Brotherhood? Is there equality between male and female? What are the rules of getting engaged in Islam? Is Polygamy allowed in Islam?..
Economic System

Are we allowed to use Credit Cards/Debit Cards? Is there any Copyright in Islam? Can we go Window-Shopping? Can women go out and Work?..
 
Bodily Functions
Is it allowed for a male to stand up whilst urinating, can someone please confirm whether or not this is true?
 
Cleanliness and Purity
What is the rule regarding beards from the 4 schools of thought; Do Muslims have to wear trousers above the ankles, what is 4 school of thoughts opinion on this and the rule regarding following a scholar who is around today, and the issue of Taqleed?
 
Table Manners
What is the hukm on spirit vinegar? it is found in some mayonnaise, and other products? I don't know if it is actually alcohol spirit and what about white wine and red wine vinegar?
As far as understand all vinegar is first turned to alcohol and from alcohol is turned into vinegar. Does this mean that all vinegar is haram?
If food has been cooked in wine, is it permissible to eat the food, because at that temperature, all the alcohol would have evaporated?
Gelatine, slaughter of animals and alcohol
 
Dress
During the summer it can get very hot, instead of wearing a boot wearing a sandel, which will show the feet. Is it allowed for women to show their feet?
I have a question about the niqab (women covering their face). I always heard that the Prophet (saw)'s wives did, is it fard to cover the face??? and then hands too???
What is the rule regarding beards from the 4 schools of thought; Do Muslims have to wear trousers above the ankles, what is 4 school of thoughts opinion on this and the rule regarding following a scholar who is around today, and the issue of Taqleed?
Architecture & Furniture
 
 
Conduct within the Family
How do we as muslims living in the west maintain an Islamic Education for our children?
Is it halal to look at a nonhijab-wearing woman on television, but haram to watch "so called" "love movies". What is the evidences? It is very important, because I have a discussion with a brother who are telling other muslims that there are no "clear evidences about that, so it is not prohibited to go into a cinema, watching a movie, were you can see all the awrah off a woman and a man.". Hoping for clear islamic evidences.
Muslim Women Working Outside the Home
I need to know whether it is absolutely necessary for a hanafi woman to cover face (according to Imam Abu Hanifa). I read the previous reply on this matter but it was not specified which Fiqh group needs to do it necessarily. And in my situation my respected father wants me to cover my face when i go out. If it is allowed Islamically to do so otherwise can I convince him also?
 
Reading & Reciting the Qur'an
Maududi's translation and commentary on the Qur'an "The Meaning of the Qur'an" ranks as one of the best such works in existence today. Unlike many early translators Maududi uses the standard technique of providing an explanation of the Qur'anic verses from the Sunnah of the Prophet (sas) including the historical reasons behind the verses. Below is a list of Maududi's introductions to each chapter in the Qur'an. Unfortunately this represents a very small portion of the six volumes which comprise the complete commentary.
Does the recitation of the Qura'n for a dead person benefit him?
I have been led to believe that reading some or parts of the quran for a dead parent/person inorder for them to benefit from it is bida(innovation). Because as far as I know only three things benefit a dead person form this life, for example: 1.Planting a tree and birds eating from it etc etc 2.knowlegde which has been left behind and people benefit from etc etc 3. And the Dua of good children. (my understanding from the hadith)
 
The Mosque & Prayer
I have been told by many 'mulanas' from moques that the isha prayer must be read before midnight or otherwise one is sinful. Could you please enlighten me on this issue.
Is it permissible to wipe the wet hands over the socks when doing Wudu ? If so are what are the conditions ??
When is it allowed 4 combining of prayers? I follow the Shafi school of thought. Is it also allowed 4 u 2 combine prayers when it rains?
I need a fatwa regarding making the marriage contract in a church or in a civil court.So the question is: If a muslim is getting married with a Christian woman, is it permissible in Islam to make the marriage contract in a church or a civil court?
The Major Difference Between the Shia and the Sunni
Could you please provide evidence from Quran and Sunnah as to the Shabraat, many muslims claim there is NO such night ...Is this correct?
 
Behviour on Thursday's & Fridays
 
 
Celibrating the Feasts
Behaviour on Eid al-Adha
Special Instructions for Eid al-Fitr
How does one calculate zakat on jewellrey - gold or/and silver. When and how often must zakat on jewellrey be payed, one off or not?
Could you please provide evidence from Quran and Sunnah as to the Shabraat, many muslims claim there is NO such night ...Is this correct?
 
 
Marriage & Maritual Advice
What are the rules of Islam related to finding a marriage partner? Can meetings take place, if so who must be present other than the girl and the boy? where can these meetings take place?
Could u please tell me whether or not its permissible to divorce ones husband if he stops u from working with a jamaa to establish the khilafah state or if he stops his wife from attending halaqa, demonstrations or even public talks?
If someone marries a rich wife,is it permissible for the wife to pay for food, and other luxuries, even if the wife insists.
Is Child Minding Allowed?
Is Wearing Mehndi a sunnah (Women)
Can I marry to a person who is infirtile?
Is it permitted to attend weddings if: i) there is freemixing between men -&- women freely ii) men -&- women r present in the same hall but are on different sides, with no barrier in between the sides and does this apply to going to witness the nikaah, eating the food provided to u as a guest or to both?
My wife a I got married with out a wali, we are both devorcied. Her parents family were informed of our intention to marry and did not try to prevent it, although her father was against the marriage on the ground that I was white, my wife is asian. I am a muslim but her father was not happy with her marring a muslim who was white and form the uk as he belives that unless you are from pakistan you can't be a good muslim. I need to find out if our marrage is valid , they was an offer and acceptance as well as two witness.
MARRIAGE OUTSIDE ISLAM - Some rules and laws for the Muslim man and woman.
MARRIAGE Part I - Some rules and laws for the Muslim man and woman.
The Ideal Muslim Husband
Tips for a Better Husband and Wife Relationship
Polygamy In Islam
Islamic Laws Regarding Marriage
I need to know whether it is absolutely necessary for a hanafi woman to cover face (according to Imam Abu Hanifa). I read the previous reply on this matter but it was not specified which Fiqh grp needs to do it necessarily. And in my situation my respected father wants me to cover my face when i go out. If it is allowed Islamically to do so otherwise can I convince him also?
Is going out with a white girl -&- then going about reading prayer Right or wrong? I like her even though she is not Muslim and we have a lot of Involvement. So am i committing a sin and being a hypocrite? Could u advice me if my prayers will be accepted?
 

Births
Manners in welcoming a newborn child
What is the ruling on a Muslimah breastfeeding while pregnant? Can my blood sister breastfeed my child and vice versa?
Is it allowed in ISLAM for the daughter to be present while the mother is giving birth in the same room in hospital? What if there is a man doctor? is that allowed?
Is Child Minding Allowed?
 
Giving Names and Addressing Others
 
 
Social Life
Whilst I know that music is allowed in Islam? What can we listen too?
Is it halal to look at a nonhijab-wearing woman on television, but haram to watch "socalled" "lovemovies". What is the evidences? It is very important, because I have a discussion with a brother who are telling other muslims that there are no "clear evidences about that, so it is not prohibited to go into a cinema, whatching a movie, were you can see all the awrah off a woman and a man.". Hoping for clear islamic evidences.
Islam talks about equality between men -&- women, then why during a testimony is 1 man is equal to 2 women as  witnesses? Where's the equality?
A brother firstly argued that it was not right to stay on benefit, that if we start to take benefit then how would brothers reach careers of high esteem whereby people would listen to their dawa about the deen. Especially, in this day and age were there are allot of snobbish people and that brothers on benefit would not be able to convince these people, his second argument was whether their is hukm-shari for one to take benefit from a land which Muslims are opposing, trying to change the way people think and make the deen of islam dominant?
What is the rule regarding beards from the 4 schools of thought; Do Muslims have to wear trousers above the ankles, what is 4 school of thoughts opinion on this and the rule regarding following a scholar who is around today, and the issue of Taqleed?
Are Muslims allowed to celebrate Birthdays-&-Milad An Nabi?
As summer is here, there are many bros and sisters wanting to enjoy themselves. pleaz could u answer this question a.s.a.p insha Allah. my question is: is it halaal to go to a theme park, ie Chessington, Alton Towers etc? pleaz could u answer my question, as a few brothers have asked me to go with them but i'm not sure if it is halaal.
What is the Islamic Hukm for me shaking Hands with females coming under the following: - Cousins: - Sister: - Foreign Women (non mahrem): I am sure many other people will like this question answered as well. Evidences will be most appreciated
What is the Hukm on Entering a Muslim shop if they sell alcohol or in a Hotel?
If someone swears by Allah ( i.e: saying wallahi ) not to do something and then does it, what is the status of this muslim. Also can you say wallahi to yourself not to do something.
What is the Hukum regarding Free Mixing?
I would like to know what happens if a woman gets pregnant as a result of her being raped? who is responsible for the child? What are the rights and duties of the woman and child? if the rapist has a role in this-what happens if he is not caught?
Is it allowed for a boy and girl to have a very close friendship without actually being girlfriend -&- boyfriend. Basically to study together -&- spend most of their time in each other's company.
I need to know whether it is absolutely necessary for a hanafi woman to cover face (according to Imam Abu Hanifa). I read the previous reply on this matter but it was not specified which Fiqh grp needs to do it necessarily. And in my situation my respected father wants me to cover my face when i go out. If it is allowed Islamically to do so otherwise can I convince him also?
Is going out with a white girl -&- then going about reading prayer Right or wrong? I like her even though she is not Muslim and we have a lot of Involvement. So am i committing a sin and being a hypocrite? Could u advice me if my prayers will be accepted?
What is the islamic verdict on marijuana
I recently heard from a fellow brother that ones Emaan doesn't change, meaning that it doesn't increase nor decrease...is this true? The brother also told me that it is ones taqwa that increases and decreases...iis this true?
Is it fard for me to join a specific group?..or can I just support groups and help them in their work? Evidence would be appreciated.
 
Behaviour in Various Situations
Should Muslims accept International Law, even though so called Muslim Governments attest to it?
Are shiah's Muslim ? Many salafis pass a general fatwa Saying shia's are kafir. What types of shiah's are still in the fold of islam and which are Not? Please answer with evidences.
Why do Muslims (IN EVERY TALK OR CONVERSATION) keep stressing that they are oblige to follow and practice their Deen wherever they are"!! WHY? Can you provide any evidence to support this?
I have heard that if you become a Muslim, then all your sins are forgiven that u done in your jahil days. is this true?
Recently, I met a Muslim brother from (Jamat-ul-Muslimeen)...They have a Khalifah (Qureishi) in the UK, and they ask me to give a Bay'ah to him.... and they claim that the Messenger Muhammad (s)was a The leader (Khaleefah) of the Muslims before Hijrah = (before the Islamic State.!!). What would be a counter argument?
What is the Method to establish the Islamic State?
Are Muslims allowed to celebrate Birthdays-&-Milad An Nabi?
Is it permissible to work for a muslim (consultant) who has a client that is the Stock Exchange in the region as well as other muslims whose business structure is public ltd - (registered with the stock exchange)? Is it permissible for a muslim to work for the United Nations in any capacity? If a husband wants more children and the wife does not, how should this be handled? Is it permissible to buy milk from a muslim and the individual adds water to the milk?
The college i am attending charge the students $100 for late fees payment. Is this considered as RIBAA? Or it is just as they say "Late fee charge"?
As summer is here, there are many bros and sisters wanting to enjoy themselves. pleaz could u answer this question a.s.a.p insha Allah. my question is: is it halaal to go to a theme park, ie Chessington, Alton Towers etc? pleaz could u answer my question, as a few brothers have asked me to go with them but i'm not sure if it is halaal.
Can a Muslim or non-Muslim (male/female) work as a servant in a private house? Am I obliged to cover my head, arms or legs in front of a mature, male servant? Is it permissible to be with a male servant alone in my home? or to mix with a male servant or to be with him in Khalwa? and vice-versa for my husband if the servant is woman?
Is war against Israelis considered Jihad?
What is the Hukm on Entering a Muslim shop if they sell alcohol or in a Hotel?
In Islam what does it say about the person who asks for a Hukm regarding something from a scholar or one who is knowledgeable, and then does not act upon the answer?
Is it halal to go to the gym?
 
Funerals
 
Medical Treatments & Advice
Can Medical Life Support machines be used. What is the verdict regarding switching them off?
Is plastic surgery to beautify oneself permissible or not? What about if her husband request her to do an operation to her chest is she oblige to obey him? Is plastic surgery for medical reason such as to remove or to treat an extra or defamed organ permissible or not?
The Evolution Decite. The greatest fraud in the history of science is unveiled... "Many people think that Darwin's Theory of Evolution is a proven fact. But the improving branches of science, contradictory to the common perception, has disproved. The only reason for Darwinism to be imposed to people with a worldwide propaganda is the ideological aspect of the theory. All secular ideologies or philosophies try to provide a basis for themselves relying on the theory evolution.
What is the islamic verdict on marijuana
Are we as Muslim's permitted to smoke? Is the Muslim Ummah suffering, so much so that drugs and tobacco is the only comforter? Statistics on the smoking Ummah!
 

Travelling

Can you please tell me the evidence to say we cant travel without a mahram for more than 24hrs?
 
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