Hanafi Fiqh

July 24, 2026 3 mins

What Is Required During Ghusl if Retracting the Foreskin Is Difficult?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m a 19-year-old Hanafi convert. I learned I must retract my foreskin during ghusl to clean properly. During my last ghusl, I struggled to do so, finding it hard physically and psychologically. After multiple attempts, I retracted and cleaned the glans, but couldn’t reach deeper folds at the base […]
July 24, 2026 2 mins

What Should I Do About Doubtful Past Oaths?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I made many promises in the past, but now I regret them and am unsure if they were made before or after puberty, whether I used Allah’s name, or if I fulfilled them. I don’t remember the exact wording or reasons for these promises. Answer In the Name of […]
July 22, 2026 6 mins

What Is the Ruler’s Role in Applying the Ruling on Apostasy?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Will a person still get the hadd of apostasy if they ask the ruler to be on their religion (eg. christianity) but they will stop advertising their disbelief? Also, if the apostate does not criticise islam and follows the law of the land (it is still known that they […]
July 22, 2026 5 mins

How Can I Find Hope Amid Abuse, Depression, and Pregnancy?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question I come from a deeply abusive family and have struggled with depression for three years. I am now seven months pregnant, and although my husband is supportive, I have lost hope. What guidance and hope does Islam offer someone in my situation? Answer In the name of Allah, […]
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