This category covers the science of fiqh according to the school of Imam al-Shafiβi, complete with evidence, explanations by scholars, and applications in daily life. All discussions are based on references from authoritative fiqh texts, such as Fathul Muβin, Kifayatul Akhyar, Al-Majmuβ, and others.
We present discussions on fiqh ranging from acts of worship to transactions, using a comprehensive and easy-to-understand approach, as taught in the Ahlussunnah wal Jamaah Islamic boarding schools.
Najis mutawassithah, often written as najis mutawasitah, refers to a moderate impurity. Its classification falls between a light impurity (najis mukhaffafah) and a heavy (or severe) impurity (najis mughallazhah). The primary discussion revolves not only around its “moderate” status but also its physical state. Najis mutawassithah is divided into two categories: najis ‘ainiyah, which still … Read more
Water is used for ablution, ritual bathing, and removing impurity. Yet water is not judged only by how clear it looks. In Shafi’i fiqh, its ruling depends on its original state, contact with impurity, changes in its qualities, and its amount. This article explains impure water, commonly called mutanajjis water, according to Shafi’i fiqh. It … Read more
Two qullahs are a key threshold in Shafi’i fiqh when unqualified water comes into contact with impurity. The rule distinguishes a small amount of water from a large amount of water, especially in still water held in a bucket, tank, pool, or reservoir. Two qullahs are not the minimum amount required for valid ablution or … Read more
Sun-heated water, known in classical fiqh as mushammas water or al-mΔβ al-mushammas, is water warmed by direct sunlight. In Shafiβi fiqh, it remains pure and purifying, but its use on the body can be disliked when specific conditions are present. This topic often raises practical questions. Can sun-heated water be used for wudu? Is water … Read more
Thaharah means purification according to Islamic law. It is not merely physical cleanliness, a pleasant smell, or tidy clothing. In fiqh, thaharah is the state of ritual purity needed for acts of worship, especially prayer. The scriptural proofs of thaharah come from the Qurβan and the Hadith of the Prophet ο·Ί. These proofs explain wudu, … Read more
Understanding the monthly cycle can sometimes feel like solving a puzzle, especially when bleeding appears outside the usual schedule. This guide to womenβs fiqh explains the difference between αΈ₯ayαΈ (menstrual bleeding), nifΔs (postnatal bleeding), and istiαΈ₯ΔαΈah (irregular non-menstrual bleeding), so that worship can be performed calmly and without unnecessary doubt. Before going into detailed cases, … Read more
Did you know that performing Tayammum on a wall or a car window might be invalid if the surface is too clean? Or did you know that Tayammum does not actually “lift” the state of ritual impurity (Hadath)? Many of us are forced to perform Tayammum in emergency situations, yet unknowingly make mistakes in practicing … Read more
Every Muslim who is about to establish prayer must have asked: “Is my ablution still valid?” or “Am I currently in a state of ritual impurity (hadath)?” This question is not merely a technicality of ritual. It is the very foundation of all our worship. If someone prays while in a state of hadath, their … Read more
Have you ever realized that whether or not the daily prayers (Salah) we perform are valid depends heavily on our routine activities in the restroom? Cleansing oneself after nature’s call, known in Islamic Fiqh literature as Istinja, is not merely a routine of physical hygiene. Rather, it is the opening key and an absolute prerequisite … Read more
Have you ever wondered why sometimes your Salah (prayer) feels lacking in khushu’ (solemnity) or feels somewhat empty? The ultimate key to the acceptance of a prayer and the presence of khushu’ actually begins long before we raise our hands for the Takbirat al-Ihramβit starts at the ablution area. Wudu (ablution) is not merely a … Read more