Fiqh is Islamic jurisprudence. Fiqh is an expansion of the code of conduct (Sharia) expounded in the Quran, often supplemented by tradition (Sunnah) and implemented by the rulings and interpretations of Islamic jurists.
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Is it a sin to pay interest?
Let's say someone has made a housing loan with 3% interest and such. They can't own the house without the loan, but there are no interest free loans. Is it a sin to pay off the interest on this loan?
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Breaking an unfair oath
Let's say someone was forced into making an oath on the Quran to vote for the incumbent government upon becoming a citizen of that country. The person could not become a citizen without making this ...
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Why is Murabaha not considered Riba?
To take the definition of Murabaha from Wikipedia:
This concept refers to the sale of goods at a price, which includes a profit margin agreed to by both parties. The purchase and selling price, ...
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What are the teachings of Islam about sperm donation?
Since the science has come to such amazing and miraculous era where heart transplant, kidney replacement and eye replacement operations are taking place, there is also a sperm donation provision, ...
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Slaughtered meat of Mushrikeen
Is it permissible to eat the Slaughtered meat of people who claim to be Muslims and indulge in grave worship and invoking other than Allah for help?
Will their status be same as the people of book or ...
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Wali Faqih (ولایة الفقیه), acceptable or obviously wrong?
Derived from this Question and this Answer is a question about wilayah of Faqih (ولایة الفقیه) that Shia brothers strongly believe in, although different scholars may have different opinions on its ...
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Can I pause my Wudu' a little?
Nowadays, it is really cold in our country.
When I am making Wudu' I was wondering if it is allowed to pause after washing my hands to the elbow to drain them, and get my blouse down, then continue ...
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Is my wall pak after being exposed to waste-water?
I used to have a problem with moisture developing on my bathroom wall. According to the plumber, this was due to a leak in the waste-water pipe from the commode upstairs; the water would accumulate ...
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What is the punishment for stealing more than twice?
I have read in a book that when a person steals once, his/her right hand is cut off. If he/she steals a second time than their left leg is cut off. But what if they steal a third time? I heard that ...
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From where the hand of the thief should be amputated?
Quran orders:
وَالسَّارِقُ وَالسَّارِقَةُ فَاقْطَعُوا أَيْدِيَهُمَا جَزَاءً بِمَا
كَسَبَا نَكَالًا مِّنَ اللَّـهِ وَاللَّـهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
[As for] the thief, the male and the female, ...
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What to do if a pregnant mother dies with a baby in her womb?
In this case should the baby be taken out with surgery or mother should be buried with the baby?
Is there any verse or hadith in this regard?
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Does the “three times” count still apply if we use “detergent”?
I know (In Hanafi school of law or Madhab), I need to wash clothes three times to make them clean(pure). But the rule doesn't say anything about using detergent or chemicals, which can effectively ...
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Ruling on covering the tooth with gold or silver?
Is it good or permissible for a pilgrim after his pilgrimage to change or cover one's tooth with gold or silver metal?
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What is the Bidaat (Innovation) in Islam? and is there something as Good and Bad bidaat? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
All bidah are haram or not?
What is the Bidaat (Innovation) in Islam? and is there something as Good and Bad bidaat?
Like the Salat al Taraveeh for which Hazrat Umar ...
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Are all vegetarian products Halal?
Can Muslims safely consider all vegetarian products as Halal?
If not then what are the things that are required to be looked at carefully before purchasing such products?
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How can we define Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat?
How can we define and categorize Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat in modern times?
Especially when a lot of groups who do not adhere to the principles of Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat label themselves as Ahle Sunnat ...
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methods of celebration without comitting sin? [closed]
what is the islamic perspective of rejoicing in celebration? For example if in weddings men and women are separated, then, are women allowed to dance?
or What kind of happy music is allowed?
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Is keeping a lost property lawful?
What does a muslim do when he finds an unclaimed property (book, cash, etc.) fallen somewhere (roadside etc.)? Is picking it up lawful? If unlawful, should he leave it there?
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At what age Prayer and Fasting become fardh?
At what age it becomes fardh for a Muslim to start praying (5 fardh prayers) and fasting (in Ramadan) regularly.
Is there any difference in opinion among Imams of Fiqh regarding this?
Also, does the ...
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Are shares Halal?
The company that employs me are offering me shares in the company. I pay in on a regular basis. I don't see anywhere about interest, but they will be subject to the market price of the company.
Are ...
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Does a broken nafilah fast have to be replaced?
I was reading a fatwa that says that if you break a nafilah (voluntary) fast, you have to replace it. However, I was taught that it was not necessary to replace a voluntary fast.
Does anyone have any ...
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Does passive smoking break fasting?
If someone smokes close to you and you inhale the smoke involuntarily, does that break your fast? Also, does ruling change between fard fasting and extra (nafilah) fasting?
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What happens if you don't realize sajdah ayah?
According to Abu Hanafi sajdah tilavah is obligatory. What is the ruling about the one who doesn't realized he just heard sajdah ayat? Can one make lots of tilavah sajdah in one go in order to ...
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What are counter arguments for those who do not admit to the laws of a secular country?
I am from a secular country; our constitution has no element of sharia law in it.
Sometimes I see that our brothers do not respect and do not follow the laws of the our country.
Usually these ...
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Are the Sunni madh'hab schools limited to 4?
Usually it is said that Sunni schools of fiqh are 4 (Hanbali, Shafei, Maliki, Hanafi).
Is it true that some Sunni scholars like Abubakr Ahmad Bayhaqi had a higher level of knowledge than founders of ...
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What kind of pictures in Islam are permissible?
I am well aware of recent events that have sparked controversy over drawing the Prophet Muhammad, (SAW). However, what is the general ruling on pictures and images in Islam?
I am only aware of one ...
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What do I do if I intentionally break my fast?
During the month of Ramadan, I intentionally broke my fast. What should I do to make up for the broken fast?
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What women can't a man marry?
While I know that Islam allow a man to marry four wives at the same time, it prohibited men from marrying specific women, such as mother.
My question is who are those women that are prohibited for a ...
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How do Deaf Muslims interact while veiled?
Signed languages depend not just on movements of the hands, but also on subtle facial cues. Direction of eye gaze, puffed cheeks, and mouth movements are all essential elements of a signed language. ...
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Are there special cases in which meat not slaughtered in Islamic way is allowed to eat?
It is well known that Muslims are forbidden to eat meat which is not slaughtered in Islamic way. But, what is the rule for eating meat sold in public markets or public places in non-Muslim countries. ...
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Difference between fard and wajib
Which group of scholars differentiate between fard and wajib?
What is the difference and when was it mentioned in the books? Do they represent different levels of obligation somehow?
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what should be done with bank account interests to avoid riba? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to cope with interest payed by banks?
If you have an account in a bank that automatically puts an interest rate on it ,
how can someone in this case avoid being in ...
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How to clean carpet from urine stains?
I have a nephew younger than two-year-old and a grandfather older than seventyfive. It sometimes happens that they can't hold their bladder and dirty the carpet. It is not easy to roll the carpet each ...
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What is the difference between Izma & Kias [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How is Ijma and Qiyas formed?
What are Ijma (izma) and qiyaas (kias) and when are they applied?
I have heard rules from Izma & Kias are next after The Quran & ...
