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Read the methodologyAnswers address the circumstances actually described, not a generalised version of them. The submitted question is published with the answer.
Quran and hadith are quoted in Arabic with the reference given, so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.
When the four schools disagree, the answer names each position instead of presenting one of them as the only view.
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Family fiqhIncludes Arabic
Peace be upon you, Sheikh. I made a vow to slaughter a small calf. Is it permissible for me to do another charitable act instead of slaughtering the calf and still be…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
I know there are rulings and opinions about placing the Mushaf on the floor and on what shelf it should be kept, but what about packing it in a suitcase or carry-on bag…
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
As-salamu alaykum. What are the outlined Sunnah prayers and the hadith that report them? Are there any other prayers not considered Sunnah that one should pray daily?
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