Shafi'i Fiqh

January 25, 2023 3 mins

Is it Permissible to Publish a Translation of the Quran without the Arabic Text?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it impermissible to print a translation of the Quran without the original Arabic text? Is this true? Does the Shafi‘i School prohibit it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which is pleasing to […]
January 25, 2023 3 mins

Is Silent Acceptance of a Price Valid in Transactions?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was buying some items. The cashier said the price was $92 (fake numbers for simplicity). I said okay, good. Then when I gave my $100 and took the items, he counted the change out loud, which came to $2. I thought I misheard him, and the actual price […]
January 23, 2023 1 min

Should One Raise the Hands during the Opening Takbir or before It?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to raise the hands as you say the Takbir (when starting the prayer), or do your hands need to be raised before it? I have come across both opinions; are they from different madhhabs? Answer It says in the Reliance of the Traveller, according to the […]
January 23, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Have a ‘Secret’ Nikah without Informing Our Parents?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question I am in a relationship with a nice boy, and we want to get married to avoid falling into sin (totally aware our relationship was a sin, but we’re not perfect and striving to be better), but we know our parents won’t allow this. Our parents want us to […]