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How long can I wipe over my footgear (khuff) with the excused person status?

Posted on March 21, 2020March 29, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: How long can I wipe over my footgear (khuff) with the excused person status? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu A resident is permitted to wipe on footgear (khuffs) for a time period of...Read More

The ABC’s Of How-To-Fast

Posted on March 10, 2020June 7, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Fasting is pretty straightforward. From a simplistic perspective, it consists of four key elements: Making the intention to fast.Refraining from doing anything that would nullify the fast.Observing the fasting time.Breaking the fast. Additionally,...Read More

Sunnas When Fasting

Posted on March 10, 2020March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali There are specific actions that the Prophet ﷺ did while fasting, and there are actions that he ﷺ encouraged others to do when fasting. His advice often relates to: the pre-dawn meal (suḥūr),...Read More

Why Fast? Motivation From Revelation

Posted on March 10, 2020June 7, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. As such, it is a tremendous act of worship, and engaging in it only makes the good qualities of a...Read More

I feel bad about what I did. Does sincere repentance eradicate sin?

Posted on March 9, 2020June 7, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: I feel bad about what I did. Does sincere repentance eradicate sin? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu We all make mistakes. This is part of human nature - our fallibility. AlhamduliLlah, even when...Read More

Why can’t a menstruating woman touch the Qur’an? It bothers me that she’s considered impure. I feel left out when menstruating.

Posted on March 9, 2020June 6, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: Why can't a menstruating woman touch the Qur'an? It bothers me that she's considered impure. Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu It is understandable why these types of feelings may develop, especially if one...Read More

How The Prophet ﷺ Treated Menstruating Women

Posted on March 9, 2020June 7, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The Prophet's ﷺ character was an embodiment of mercy and love that he ﷺ consistently showed towards all believers - despite their age, race, or gender. He ﷺ instructed the Companions (Allah be...Read More

What are the differences between a man and woman’s prayer?

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What are the differences between a man and woman's prayer? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The basis of the woman’s prayer in the Hanafi madhhab is that it follows the same rulings as...Read More

What are the different types of fasts that I can perform?

Posted on March 8, 2020March 24, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What are the different types of fasts that I can perform? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu There are several types of fasts that a believer can intend to perform. Check out our courses...Read More

If sexual discharge exits a woman’s vagina after ghusl from marital relations, does she repeat her ghusl?

Posted on March 7, 2020March 9, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: If sexual discharge exits a woman’s vagina after ghusl from marital relations, does she repeat her ghusl? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu There are two possibilities: the sexual discharge is her husband’sthe sexual...Read More

What can one use to remove body hair?

Posted on March 6, 2020March 30, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What can one use to remove body hair? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Ten things are from the natural disposition: trimming the mustache,...Read More

What are the purification rulings related to household cats?

Posted on March 6, 2020March 10, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: What are the purification rulings related to household cats? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu As a basic summary, Hanafi scholars deduce that: 1. Cat hair is pure. 2. Cat saliva is pure. 3....Read More

I inserted an IUD (coil) a few months ago but keep having spotting. What is the ruling of this blood?

Posted on March 5, 2020March 8, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: I inserted an IUD (coil) a few months ago but keep having spotting. What is the ruling of this blood? Answer: Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu The blood you are seeing is either menstruation or...Read More

Menstruation Rulings Related To Ramadan

Posted on March 1, 2020June 7, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The general ruling is that a woman is not permitted to fast any type of fast while she is in a state of menstruation (hayd) or lochia (nifas). The remainder of this article...Read More

If a woman’s menstruation ends before Fajr in Ramadan, but she hasn’t taken a ghusl yet, can she make the intention to fast and take a ghusl after Fajr?

Posted on March 1, 2020June 6, 2020 by muslimacoaching

Question: If a woman's menstruation ends before Fajr in Ramadan, but she hasn't taken a ghusl yet, can she make the intention to fast and take a ghusl after Fajr? Or does the ghusl have to be done before Fajr...Read More