According to the above narration, scholars conclude if one joins the prayer whilst the Imam is standing (Qiyaam) or bowing (Ruku’), then he has caught the Rakat. If he joins after the Ruku’, then he has missed the Rakat, and he must make up the Rakat by repeating it. One must make up that particular Rakah’, for example, if one misses the first Rakat then when he makes it up he must recite the additional surah.
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Introduction to Mukhtasar Al-Quduri
Mukhtasar Al-Quduri is a primer Fiqh text in the Hanafi school. Mukhtasar means abridged and Al-Quduri refers to the author. The author’s name is Abu Hasan Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Ahmed Al-Quduri. Al-Quduri is his nisba, there are three opinions on the origins of this name, either, 1) His occupation as a Pot Maker, 2) Area in Baghdad, 3) Area in Baghdad in which pots were made. He was born in 362 AH so a very early Hanafi scholar. Between him and Imam Muhammad ibn Hasan al-Shaybani there are four teachers. He was the head Faqih in Iraq at the time.
Placing Conditions in the Marriage Contract
In some cases, either spouse can add conditions to a marriage contract, but depending on their nature, they may be valid or invalid. Conditions relating to rights If the contract emphasises rights ordained by the Sharia, e.g. the wife shall receive financial support, clothing and shelter or the wife will be obedient to the husband…Continue reading Placing Conditions in the Marriage Contract
An Overview of Islamic Legal Maxims
Qawa’id al-Fiqhiyyah are a set of universally applied principles to Islamic Law. They especially come in handy when dealing with unprecedented matters. History of the Maxims These Islamic legal maxims were not formulated at once. The conceptual underpinnings of these maxims and their definitions developed gradually when jurisprudence blossomed at the hands of leading jurists…Continue reading An Overview of Islamic Legal Maxims
The Beard in Islam
Keeping the Beard The beard is associated with the devout Muslim male, but what are the proofs for it, what do the four schools say about it and what is the ruling for the one who doesn’t keep it? The Evidence The primary evidence used, as in Sahih Bukhari, is narrated by ibn `Umar رضي…Continue reading The Beard in Islam
Imām Al-Shāfi’ī
Imām Al-Shāfi’ī is one of the four Imams from the schools of Jurisprudence. He led the Shāfi’ī school of Jurisprudence and is known as the Mujaddid (Reviver) of the century. His Name, Background and Family His full name is Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Idris Al-Shāfi’ī and belonged to the Qurayshi clan of Banu Muttalib, which was the sister clan…Continue reading Imām Al-Shāfi’ī
The Ruling of Abortion in Islam
Abortion is the removal of a foetus from the womb; either by consuming certain drugs or by emptying the womb through the process of suction. This ethical issue is continuously debated around the world where some people edge towards pro-life and others pro-choice however Islam has its own ruling on this Issue. There have been…Continue reading The Ruling of Abortion in Islam