Jurisprudence in the West

Introduction The salat has been described in some ahadith as "the pillar of religion." Imam 'Ali (a.s.), after receiving the fatal injury by Ibn Muljim (may Allah curse him), in a part of his advice to his sons, al-Hasan and al-Husayn (a.s.) said, "...

Introduction The salat has been described in some...

1. Question: The earth is one of the purifying agents. Following the example of a shoe's sole that can be purified by walking on the earth, would the same rule apply to car tires? Answer: The earth cannot purify the tires. 2. Question: Where do...

1. Question: The earth is one of the purifying age...

A Muslim tries to maintain the ritual purity of his body, clothes and everyday commodities by avoiding contact with impure things because such contacts would render the other items impure and would, therefore necessitate the process of purification. ...

A Muslim tries to maintain the ritual purity of hi...

1. Question: The jurists tell us that it is wajib to emulate the most learned (a'lam) mujtahid, and when we ask the religious scholars in our area, "Who is the a'lam?" we do not get a clear-cut answer so that we may follow his fatwa. When we ask them...

1. Question: The jurists tell us that it is wajib ...

Introduction Taqlid means acting according to the opinion of the jurist (mujtahid) who has all the necessary qualification to be emulated. So you do what the mujtahid's expert opinion says you should do, and refrain from what his expert opinion says...

Introduction Taqlid means acting according to the...

1. Question: What is the meaning of at-ta'arrub ba'd al-hijra which is one of the major sins? Answer: Some jurists have said that during our time, it applies to residing in countries that may cause the loss of faith. It means the migration of a pers...

1. Question: What is the meaning of at-ta'arrub ba...

Based on these and other similar ahadith, and other religious proofs, the jurists (mujtahidin) have issued the following rulings: 1. It is recommended for a believer to travel to non-Muslim countries for the purpose of spreading the religion [of Isl...

Based on these and other similar ahadith, and othe...

A Muslim who is born and raised in a Muslim country where he consciously and subconsciously absorbs the laws, values and teachings of Islam, grows up into a young person who is aware of the customs of his religion, following its path and is led by it...

A Muslim who is born and raised in a Muslim countr...