What is obligatory upon the Muslim to do on the day of ‘Aashooraa (tenth day of Muharram), and is Zakaat al-Fitr obligatory [on that day]?
Category: Fatwa
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To those who have lost a child
Is it true that whoever dies before reaching puberty will be under the care of [Prophet] Ibraaheem ﷺ ? And what is your advice to someone who has suddenly lost their child?
Exchanging greetings and well-wishes for the New Year
Is it permissible for a person to initiate the well-wishing for the new year to someone?
On the advent of the new Hijree year
[O] Noble Shaykh, may Allaah grant you success.
The conditions for watching and playing football
Is it permissible for a person, who performs/carrys out his obligations at their respective times, to watch and play football in his spare time?
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This Fatwa FAQ addresses common practical and conceptual questions about fatwas.
The Role of Fatwas in Contemporary Life
The role of fatwas in contemporary life remains as vital as ever – continuing to function as a mechanism for translating Islaamic legal principles into lived reality.
Common Misconceptions About Fatwas
Despite being a well-established institution within Islaamic jurisprudence, the fatwa is frequently misunderstood – both within and outside Muslim contexts.
Modern Fatwa Councils and Collective Ijtihaad
Modern fatwa councils and collective ijtihaad represent the contemporary evolution of classical juristic methodology, adapted to meet the scale and complexity of modern life.
Classical Development of Islaamic Legal Scholarship
The classical development of Islaamic legal scholarship refers to the period following the formation of the madhaahib, when Islaamic legal thought entered a phase of deep intellectual refinement.