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The Jurisprudential View of the Scholars of the Maliki Madhab Regarding the 15th of Sha'ban
All Praise belongs to Allah the Lord of the worlds and may peace and blessings be upon his last and final messenger, Muhammad. Imam...
The Book of Fasting (Risalah)
بَابٌ فِي الصِّيَام [Translated By: Shaykh Hamza Wald Maqbul] The Chapter of Fasting وَصَوْمُ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ فَرِيضَةٌ The fast of the...
The Fiqh of Fasting (Lesson 3 & 4)
Lesson 3 Methods of establishing the beginning and end of Ramadān There are three recognized methods of establishing the commencement of...
The Fiqh of Fasting (Lesson 1 & 2)
As I finalized my move to Mediterranean warmth and out of the indolent savannah, I wondered what service I could provide without my...
Kitab al-Kafi (Chapter of Fasting)
Chapter on Fasting Section: Those obliged to fast, and the age of adulthood at which fards and hudud become obligatory Fasting is obliged...
Establishing The Beginning & End of The Month of Ramadan
Imam Malik has reported on the authority of ‘Abdullah b. ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The month is 29 days (at least), so...
Fasting on Fridays
Imam Malik elucidates his position in the Muwatta’ : “I have not heard anyone of the people of knowledge and understanding (Fiqh) or...
When One Should Stop Eating Before Fajr - (Imsak)
In the Maliki madhab it is recommended to stop eating a short time before the entrance of the dawn (fajr) time. This is based on the...
Swallowing Mucus and Saliva in the Maliki School
Question: Is it permissible to swallow saliva and mucous in the Maliki School? Answer: Mucous and saliva are pure (tahir) and therefore...
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