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Usool ul-Fiqh
The science of deriving Islamic law (shari’ah) in its totality. Ahkam, usool codes, etc. all backed by Qur’an and Sunnah. Honouring different opinions.
Local or International Sighting?
Should we follow the local moonsighting, or the international one? BOTH! Both opinions are correct; both are backed by the scholars of Islam. You are not kaafir, or a sinner, or anything at all, if you follow one or the other opinion. We discuss this issue in great detail; the appropriate attitude in Ramadan.
Understanding Fiqh: Sources of Islamic Law (Pt.7)
Bismillah walhamdolilah wasalatu wasalam 'ala Rasool Allah
Asalamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatahu,
To continue, last post we discussed the details of the sunnah. We explained how the sunnah is comprised of the saying and actions of the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasalam along with his tacit approvals and that which he left given the need. We also [...]
Understanding Fiqh: Sources of Islamic Law (Pt. 6)
Bismillah walhamdolilah wasalatu wasalam 'ala Rasool Allah
Asalamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatahu,
Continuing in our talks about the science of fiqh, today we will look at the sources of Islamic Law.
As we know the sources of Islamic Law depend on two core sources: al-Qur'an and as-Sunnah. These two sources are the basis of which our religion [...]
Understanding Fiqh: Foundation Stage (Pt.5)
So far, we have come to realize that Allah azza wa jal revealed the Qur'an to reform human conditions; to take people out of ignorance and darkness and into light. To carry out this purpose laws had to be enacted to make sure the system of Islaam was established perfectly and correctly. Last article we [...]
Understanding Fiqh: Foundation Stage (Pt.4)
As we discussed in the last post, the method of legislation was primarily through the questioning of the Companions radhiAllah anhum to which Allah revealed verses to answer their inquiries or the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasalam answered them.
Its important to make clear here that the Prophet sallalalahu alayhi wasalam did not speak from his own [...]
Understanding Fiqh: Foundation Stage (Pt.3)
As per the last discussion, the Foundational stages of Fiqh are characterized by the Prophethood of our beloved Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasalam. It is in the life time of the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasalam that rules, which would govern fiqh for generations to come, were established. These rules were established via the statements of Allah [...]
Understanding Fiqh: The Stages (Pt. 2)
Bismillah walhamdolilah wasalatu wasalam 'ala Rasool Allah
It is imperative to realize that fiqh has gone through many developments/stages, which traditionally fall into six categories:
Foundational Stage - This period is characterized by the Prophethood of Muhammad sallalahu alayhi wasalam which lasted for 23 years (610 - 632 CE)
Establishment Stage - This period is characterized by the [...]
Bismillah walhamdolilah wasalatu wasalam 'ala Rasool Allah
When we begin to talk about a field of study in the religion of Islam it is very imperative we begin by defining the terms; making clear the terminology which is used throughout that field of study. With that said, I want to focus on Fiqh.
Linguistically, fiqh is defined [...]
What's the difference between fard and wajib? Allah knows best, the majority of scholars say there IS no difference. In the Hanafi madhab, they differentiate; one report is that neglecting one makes you a non-Muslim, while neglecting the other doesn't. One report is that fard is for Qur'anic commands and wajib is for sunnah commands. Allah knows best--in the end, they're the same thing.
Fard: technically, it means any action which, if done, deserves reward from Allah; and if neglected, deserves punishment from Allah. (Yes, that's right--you actually earn reward for doing all those fard actions!)
Here, we discuss two classifications of faraaid--Sofa Fard, and Bucket-Seat Fard.
Sofa Fard
Sofa Fard (also known as Fard Muwassa') is a fard which you [...]
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