This category covers the science of fiqh according to the school of Imam al-Shafi’i, complete with evidence, explanations by scholars, and applications in daily life. All discussions are based on references from authoritative fiqh texts, such as Fathul Mu’in, Kifayatul Akhyar, Al-Majmu’, 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.
The time for Dhuhr prayer has commenced. Due to a brief errand, there was no time to perform ablution (wudu)—then menstruation suddenly begins. A question immediately arises: is the Dhuhr prayer simply waived? Or does an obligation to make it up (qada) remain after becoming pure? For a deep understanding of the meaning of prayer, … Read more
Reaching the age of baligh (puberty) is a momentous milestone for a young Muslim. This phase automatically transforms an individual’s status into a mukallaf (a morally accountable person), who is directly bound by legal obligations under Islamic law (shari’ah). You might wonder about the specific rules of jurisprudence (fiqh) regarding this transitional period—particularly, what is … Read more
Every year, as Eid al-Adha arrives, millions of Muslims worldwide execute the ritual sacrifice known as qurban (Udhiyah). However, many fail to recognize that the precise manner in which the sacrificial animal is slaughtered determines the validity of this profound act of worship—and fundamentally dictates whether the meat is legally lawful (halal) for human consumption. … Read more
Ada’ prayer is a prayer performed within its prescribed time limit—from its commencement to its expiration. Qadha’ prayer, on the other hand, is a prayer performed after this time has expired. This distinction is not merely a technicality of execution. Behind it lie jurisprudential (fiqh) principles that determine whether a prayer is valid or not, … Read more
The Maghrib adhan has just been called. On the dining table, a warm meal is already served. Your stomach is hungry. Almost everyone has experienced a situation like this. Then arises a seemingly simple question that often causes confusion: should you pray first or eat first? This question is not about wanting to belittle the … Read more
The birth of a child is an unparalleled blessing. Islam welcomes this moment not just with ordinary joy, but with a series of meaningful acts of worship that encompass gratitude, prayer, and love for others. That is aqiqah—a sunnah practiced since the time of the Prophet ﷺ, full of virtues, and holding deep wisdom. Unfortunately, … Read more
Eid al-Adha is not merely a festival. Behind the echoing takbir and the steaming aroma of meat lies a magnificent act of worship that requires careful fiqh understanding: qurban (udhiyah). This worship is not just about slaughtering an animal — it is a form of servitude that possesses highly specific conditions, timings, and procedures within … Read more
Is there a difference in reward between performing Salat at the beginning of its time compared to doing it in the middle or end of the time? The scholars of the Shafi’i madhhab have answered this question thoroughly in the book Asna al-Mathalib by Shaykh Zakariyya al-Anshari (Vol. 1, Pages 117–119). This article explains the … Read more
Performing acts of worship in Islam must be based on correct knowledge. Understanding the basics of prayer is closely linked to seeking goodness from the Creator. Prayer (Salah) is the most magnificent pillar of Islam after the testimony of faith (Shahada). Every Muslim must understand the wisdom of obligatory prayers and how to perform them … Read more
You may have bathed, cleansed your entire body, and used abundant water, but is your purification legally valid according to Islamic law? There is a profound jurisprudential reality that many overlook: an individual can spend hours scrubbing their body until it is impeccably clean, yet their bath remains invalid if the primary foundational condition is … Read more