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Definition of Casts and Bandages A cast (jabīrah) is a device used to immobilize or support an injured limb, such as in cases of fractures, in order to facilitate proper healing.A bandage (ʿiṣābah) is a material used to cover a wound, protecting it from impurities and infection. In Islamic law, these means are regarded as […]
Definition of Khuff Khuff refers to footwear that covers the feet up to and including the ankles, usually made of leather or similar material, and suitable for walking. Ruling on Wiping over the Khuffayn Wiping over the khuffayn is a concession (rukhsah) granted by Islamic law. It is permitted for both men and women, whether: […]
Definition of Wuḍūʾ Linguistic Meaning Wuḍūʾ linguistically means beauty, brightness, and cleanliness. Technical (Islamic Legal) Meaning In Islamic law, wuḍūʾ refers to a specific act of worship that involves washing certain parts of the body with water in a prescribed manner, accompanied by intention (niyyah). The term “wuḍūʾ” is also used to refer to the […]
Definition of Istinjāʾ Istinjāʾ refers to removing impurity (najāsah) from the private parts after urination or defecation, in order to restore ritual cleanliness. Istinjāʾ is obligatory (wājib) according to Islamic law, based on authentic evidence from the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. Materials Permissible for Istinjāʾ It is permissible to use clean materials that can […]
Types of Purification (Anwāʿ al-Ṭahārah) Purification is divided into two types: Purification from Najāsah (Physical Impurity) Definition of Najāsah Things That Are Considered Najāsah 1. Intoxicants and Everything That Causes Intoxication Allah says: “Indeed, intoxicants, gambling, stone altars, and divining arrowsare filth from the work of Satan.”(Qur’an, Al-Mā’idah 5:90) The Prophet ﷺ said: “Every intoxicant […]
Types of Water (Aqsām al-Miyāh) Water is divided into four types: Type 1: Pure in itself and purifying for others (Al-Ṭāhir al-Muṭahhir) This is absolute water (mutlaq) that remains in its original natural state and is still called “water,” even if it has undergone changes due to: These factors do not remove its status as […]
1. Definition of Taharah (Purification) 1.1 Linguistic Meaning Taharah linguistically means cleanliness and purity, and being free from impurities.This includes: 1.2 Technical (Islamic) Meaning In Islamic law, taharah refers to acts that render worship permissible, such as: 2. The Importance of Cleanliness in Islam Islam places great emphasis on cleanliness, as evidenced by the following: […]
“People in the past knew very well matters related to humans, animals, and plants alike. Everything was planned according to the old phase of the moon, and actions were taken accordingly; thus, an extraordinary abundance was experienced. Today, however, the new generation hardly knows these things.” The linguist Şemseddin Sami, in his dictionary Kâmusî Türkî, […]
Rasūlullāh (sallallāhu alayhi wa sallam) said: “A Muslim has five duties towards another Muslim: To respond to his salām, visit him when he is sick, attend their funeral, accept their invitation, and say ‘Yarhamukallāh’ when he sneezes.” Accepting an invitation comes with conditions. According to the book “Ihyā Ulum al-Din,” it is mentioned: “If the […]
THE HONOUR AND VIRTUE OF KNOWLEDGE In a hadīth al-qudsī, Allah Ta‘ālā speaks to Dawud (alayhi’s salām): “Tell the seekers of knowledge to take a staff of iron and a pair of iron shoes; to acquire these shoes so that they may seek knowledge until their staff breaks and their shoes wear out and tear.” […]
Fiqh in Islam is the understanding of Islamic laws and rulings based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It explains how Muslims should practice Islam in daily life, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and transactions. Introduction Fiqh (الفقه) is one of the most important disciplines in Islam. This text explains both its linguistic and religious […]
THE VIRTUE OF KALIMAH AL-TAWHĪD: LĀ ILĀHA ILLALLĀH In one of his treatises, Hazrat Akshamsuddin (quddisa sirruhū) stated: “Dhikr (remembrance) of Allah is the foundation of all virtues and a great act of worship. The most exalted form of dhikr is saying Lā ilāha illallāh. Indeed, this kalimah liberates humanity from the darkness of kufr […]
ISLAM ORDERS CLEANLINESS Islam places great emphasis on both physical and spiritual tahārah (cleanliness). These two forms of purity are interconnected, and each one holds significance in its own right. For instance, wudhū’, a physical act of purification, also carries spiritual implications. Rasūlullāh (sallallāhu alayhi wa sallam) himself emphasized the importance of cleanliness, stating: “Indeed, Allah is good and accepts only […]
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: قُلْ هُوَ اللهُ أَحَدٌ تَعْدِلُ ثُلُثَ الْقُرْآنِ Rasūlullāh (sallallāhu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Qulhuwallāhu ahad” (Sūrah al-Ikhlās) is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’ān al-Karīm.” (Musnad Ahmad) Anas bin Malik (radiyallāhu anhu) narrated: The Jews of Khaybar came to Rasūlullāh (sallallāhu alayhi wa sallam), and asked, “Tell us […]
Salāh is indeed a great act of worship. It encompasses all the ibādahs of the angels in the seven heavens, with each level of angels engaged in a different form of worship – some in qiyam, some in ruku, and others prostrating. All these ibadahs are consolidated in salāh, and we partake in each level […]