Hanafi

18 Dhul Hijjah 14474 June 2026

The Sitting Posture of Women in Salah

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) was asked how women performed their Salah during the lifetime of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). He replied that initially they performed Tarabbu', then they were ordered to sit close together and lean onto one side by resting…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144214 June 2021

A Narration Regarding Raising the Hands in Salah

QuestionSayyiduna Jabir ibn Samurah (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates that once Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) came out towards us and said: "Why is it that I see you all raising your hands as though they are the tails of stubborn horses. Be tranquil in Salah." [Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 430] Please explain…

26 Sha'ban 14402 May 2019

Proof for the Method of Sajdah for Females

QuestionIs there any proof from Hadith or from the statements of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) or Tabi'un regarding the Hanafi method of Sajdah for females?

27 Muharram 143918 October 2017

Akmalud Din Al Babarti (rahimahullah)

QuestionMulla 'Ali Al Qari (rahimahullah) says in Mirqat "قال الشيخ أكمل الدين". Who was Shaykh Akmalud Din?

14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017

The Different Wordings for the Takbirs of Tashriq

QuestionThe takbirs of tashriq have some versions citing Allahu Akbar twice in the beginning and the strength given is reliable. There is another version doing its rounds on social media citing Allahu Akbar thrice in the beginning and the strength given as authentic. Is it permissible to read both? Is…

29 Shawwal 143824 July 2017

Hanafi Usoolul Hadith Books

QuestionCould you please recommend a few books that explain the Hanafi principles of deriving rulings from Hadith.

14 Shawwal 143631 July 2015

Is Qurbani (Slaughtering) Allowed for three or Four Days?

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration in Bayhaqi? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Sacrifice/slaughtering is three days after Yawmun Nahr (10th of Dhul Hijjah/The day of 'Eidul Adha)"