By Shaykh Muftī Taqī Usmāni English Translation by Yūsuf Badāt Imam Abū Ḥanīfah (may Allāh’s mercy be upon him) states that there is no consideration for ikhtilāf al maṭāliʾ – multiple horizons (individual local regional sighting). The meaning of this is that, if sighting of the new crescent is credibly established in one region, then…
Answered by Shaykh Ashraf ʿAlī Thanwī (may Allāh’s mercy be upon him) Rendered into English by Yūsuf Badāt Question: Regarding the sighting of the new crescent, how far a distance can the news be considered from one city to another city? Is there a difference of opinion or not among the scholars and what is…
By Shaykh Muftī Radā-ul-Ḥaq Rendered into English by Yūsuf Badāt Questions: Regarding our questions, we would like to bring to your attention that Muslims of various countries and continents of the world have populated Canada, in large numbers. Masājid, schools and religious institutions have been established as well. Muslims of various backgrounds constantly marry, work…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permitted to change one’s Iḥrām into another? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Kind, Most Merciful Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. While in the state of iḥrām, there is no objection in changing into another iḥrām, regardless of reason such as the garments…