Fiqh

The Complete Guide to the Fiqh of Tahni’ah in Islam: Rulings, Evidences, and Etiquette

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Kitab Asna Al-Matalib terbuka di atas meja kayu, sebuah tasbih, dan smartphone menampilkan ucapan selamat hari raya.

Whenever the Islamic New Year arrives or Eid approaches, family WhatsApp groups and social media platforms are immediately filled with festive messages. While many enthusiastically send their greetings, others hesitate or fear falling into religious innovation (bidʿah). The classic question arises: “Is there a prophetic guidance for this practice?” This hesitation is a natural manifestation … Read more

Complete Guide to the Fiqh of Taharah for Breastfeeding Mothers and Baby Care

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Ibu muslimah berhijab menggendong bayi tidur dengan latar belakang kitab kuning, ilustrasi artikel fiqih menyusui.

Motherhood is a profoundly rewarding journey of continuous worship. However, amidst the joy of caring for a newborn, confusion often arises regarding acts of worship, particularly concerning ritual purity (thaharah). One of the most frequent questions haunting young mothers is: “Are my clothes impure (najis) because of baby spit-up?” or “Is my prayer valid if … Read more

Do Injections & Ear Drops Break Fasting? A Shafi’i Medical Guide

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A flat lay view on a wooden table, showing a stethoscope, a sterile syringe, a small brown medicine bottle, an open Arabic Fiqh book (Asna al-Matalib), and a string of prayer bead tasbih.

When the blessed month of Ramadan arrives, medical questions often arise that cause us to hesitate. “If I have a toothache and swallow medicine, my fast is obviously broken. But what if I get an injection?” or “Is it okay to use ear drops during the day?” These doubts are actually rooted in a very … Read more

Islamic Rulings on Swallowing Saliva While Fasting: A Shafi’i Perspective

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Seorang pria Muslim sedang membersihkan mulut dengan siwak sambil bercermin, ilustrasi menjaga kebersihan mulut saat puasa.Seorang pria Muslim sedang membersihkan mulut dengan siwak sambil bercermin, ilustrasi menjaga kebersihan mulut saat puasa.

Have you ever woken up during the daytime in Ramadan with a mucus-filled throat due to a cold? Or perhaps, after rinsing your mouth for ablution, you doubted whether the leftover moisture could be swallowed? Issues surrounding the oral cavity and throat frequently cause confusion when we try to understand the true meaning of fasting. … Read more

Forgetting to Eat While Fasting & Time Doubts: Is the Fast Valid?

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Seorang pria Muslim dengan ekspresi terkejut melihat jam dinding sambil memegang sendok makan, ilustrasi lupa makan saat puasa.Seorang pria Muslim dengan ekspresi terkejut melihat jam dinding sambil memegang sendok makan, ilustrasi lupa makan saat puasa.

Observing the fast, whether it is the obligatory Ramadan fast, makeup (Qadha) fasts, or Sunnah fasts (like Mondays and Thursdays), is sometimes colored by events beyond our control. We often hear stories of people forgetting to eat while fasting, or perhaps we ourselves have woken up late and desperately eaten Suhoor during the Fajr call … Read more

Hadith Jibril Explained: Understanding Islam, Iman, Ihsan, and the Signs of the Hour According to Al-Fath Al-Mubin

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Arabic calligraphy art spelling Hadith Jibril in a classical style with Islamic ornaments, symbolizing the majesty of the mother of sunnah.

Within the vast ocean of Islamic knowledge, there is one particular narration that stands as the foundational “mother” of all religious teachings. Scholars revere it as Ummus Sunnah (The Mother of the Sunnah). This monumental narration is universally known as Hadith Jibril. Why is this specific hadith so extraordinarily significant? Because within a single, concise … Read more

Fiqh of Baby Vomit: A Guide for Nursing Mothers Based on Fathul Mu’in

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Kitab kuning Fathul Mu'in terbuka dengan kacamata dan perlengkapan bayi di sampingnya, ilustrasi kajian fiqih menyusui.

For students of Islamic jurisprudence, the book Fathul Mu’in by Shaykh Zainuddin Al-Malibari is a foundational and deeply respected reference. However, its concise prose (ijaz) often requires careful interpretation, especially when applying its rulings to daily domestic life. One of the most common anxieties for young mothers revolves around the fiqh of baby vomit. Many … Read more

The Virtues and Authentic Texts of the Dua Before Salam: A Complete Sunnah Guide

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An illustration of a person in Salah sitting for the final Tashahhud, reciting the supplication (dua) just before the Taslim, according to the Sunnah.

Have you ever experienced that profoundly serene moment right before concluding your prayer? While the index finger is still raised during the final tashahhud, just seconds before turning the face for the taslim (salutation), there is a golden window of time that many worshippers inadvertently overlook. In classical Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), scholars unanimously agree that … Read more

The Meaning of Adhan and Iqamah: Rulings and History in Shafi’i Fiqh

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A combined illustration showing an open classical text on a wooden stand to the left, and the silhouette of a muezzin calling the Adhan at twilight to the right. This visual represents the definition and historical origins of the Adhan and Iqamah based on classical Islamic jurisprudence.

For Muslims, the sound of the call to prayer is profoundly familiar. Echoing five times a day from local mosques, this proclamation serves as the universal marker for worship. However, how deeply do we truly understand the meaning of Adhan and Iqamah, as well as the rich history behind them? Based on the classical Shafi’i … Read more