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Purification of water in Islam

Definition of Purification Purification literally means Cleanliness and being free from dirt. While in the context of Islamic Jurisprudence (Shar...

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The Practices of Al-Fitrah

Definition of the Recommended acts of Al-Fitrah The Practices of Al-Fitrah They are acts that produce the natural disposition that Allah created man...

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Tayammum (dry ablution)

Definition of At-Tayammum The Literal Meaning of At-Tayammum Intending and striving towards something. The Meaning of At-Tayamum in Islamic Law...

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Rulings related to Salat

1- Praying Sitting Down a. In the Voluntary Salah The voluntary Salah of a person from the sitting position is valid, and he receives half of the re...

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Congregational Prayer: Ruling

Ruling Concerning Congregational Prayer in Islam The Shari’ah prescribed the observation of Salat in congregation for men who are capable, and warned...

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Salat al Eid (Al fitr and al Adha)

Manifestations of the Festival There are two festivals (‘Eids) for the Muslims; ‘Eidul-fitr (lesser ‘Eid) observed after the month of Ramadan and ‘ei...

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Fasting (sawm): Its Rulings and Merits

Definition of Fasting Literal meaning: To abstain from and avoid the consumption of a particular thing. Fasting in the context of Shari’ah means:...

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Rules of zakat in Islam and its conditions

Definition of Zakah Literal meaning:To ‘grow’ (in goodness), ‘purify’ or ‘bless’. It is taken from the word (Zaka). Zakat in the context of the Shar...

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Zakat on products from the earth

Definition of produce from earth Produce reaped from the earth Anything that is produced from the earth which can be of use / consumed. Produce f...

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Zakat on gold and silver

Definition of the two currencies The two currenciesGold and silver, and whatever can be used in their place e.g. currency notes that are in circulati...

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Zakat on merchandise

Definition of merchandise Merchandise Anything that is prepared for purchase and selling with the intention of making a profit. It is so named be...

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Zakat on cattle

Definition of cattle Cattle Camels, cows and sheep/goats The Ruling of Zakat on Cattle It is mandatory. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Any owner of c...

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Other Types Of Zakat

Zakat on Debts DebtDefinition: It is owed money to be paid by a debtor. Ruling concerning Zakah to be paid on a debt owed by the payer of Zakah If...

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People to whom Zakat is paid and how it is paid

People to Whom Zakat is Paid People to whom Zakat is paid are those that are entitled to it, and these are the eight categories of people that Allah...

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Zakat ul fitr

Definition of Zakat al-Fitr Zakah al-FitrA sadaqah (alms) prescribed by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ upon concluding the fast of the month of Ramadan. I...

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Voluntary charity (alms)

Definition of voluntary alms VoluntaryAnything given as a means of getting closer to Allah, the Most High, in ways other than what is obligatory. Fr...

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Explanatory Introduction to Hajj ( the Pilgrimage)

Makkah: Historic Past and Present MakkahA name derived from the semitic word Bakk which means valley. Moreover, the name Makkah has been used as Bak...

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Rulings Regarding Hajj and Umrah

Al-Hajj Definition of Al-Hajj Al-Hajj, literal meaningIntention and Orientation Al-Hajj in the context of Shari‘ahIt is a religious ritual that ent...

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Al-Mawaqeet

Definition of Meeqat Al-Meeqat literal meaningThe boundary between two things. Al-Meeqat in the context of the Shari‘ahSomething defined and schedul...

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Ihram for Hajj and Umrah

Definition of Ihram Ihram literal meaning:Prevention Ihram in the context of Shari‘ah:The intention to start the religious rites and at the same tim...