Shafi'i Fiqh

August 28, 2022 2 mins

What Is the Majority Opinion on Congregational Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question I recently felt incredibly guilty about not attending the masjid for every salah. Some days it’s fard any, others fard kifaya, and others sunna mu’akada. Could you tell me the majority opinion on this with some reference to specific scholars? Also, some sites say that this sunnah/obligation can be […]
August 28, 2022 3 mins

Can I Marry My Secret Girlfriend?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am 19 and now in a relationship with a girl I love. I don’t want our relationship to be haram anymore. Does marrying make our relationship halal? Is there any hadith to guide me to convince my parents? If we both repent after marrying, is our repentance acceptable […]
August 28, 2022 2 mins

Can We Organize a Global Day of Fasting to Seek Protection against the Coronavir...

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question An initiative is circulating on social media about a global day of fasting. It reads: Dear Muslim brothers and sisters, Let us unite in supplication and ask Allah (Most Merciful) to grant us a cure to save us from the coronavirus. We invite you to join Global Unity and […]
August 28, 2022 3 mins

Can I Get Surgery to Make My Nose Beautiful?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My nose has created complexes for me. I don’t like taking photos; it makes me uncomfortable when people look at me, and I avoid people staring at my side profile because I feel ugly. I sound like a dramatic teenager, but my nose has caused me angst. I suffer […]