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01 Nov 16

European Council for Fatwa and Research meeting

My presentation to the latest European Council for Fatwa and Research meeting, which was held last week and of which I am a member, focused on Islamic education in Europe and the west in general. The main point, which I wanted to share here, is that students of Islamic knowledge…

24 Oct 16

Should Muslims in the North Fast 23 Hours a Day?

Summary This article surveys the different opinions regarding the maximum length of fasting for Muslims living in northern regions of the globe. My main concern is to ease the hardship that a sizeable population of Muslims may experience this year and in coming years as a result of fasting an…

05 Jun 16

Question on how students could fast in the North

Timing for Fajr has to be calculated in light of the Prophet’s (s) saying: “Eat and drink and do not be misled by the ascending white light. Eat and drink until the redness appears wide in the horizon”, and breaking the fasting could be in light of the special…

May 29, 2016
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April 5, 2016
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Envisioning a Canadian Islamic Culture – Centre for the Study of Islam – Carleton University – Lecture 4 – Apr 2 2016 نحو ثقافة إسلامية كندية – المحاضرة الرابعة لمركز الدراسات الإسلامية بجامعة كارلتون بالعاصمة الكندية أوتاوا – ٢ أبريل ٢٠١٦ Envisioning a Canadian Muslim identity shaped by a…

March 6, 2016
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In the previous part, Dr. Jasser Auda discussed the scholars’ opinions regarding the permissibly of visiting mosques for menstruating women. In this part, he investigates whether a woman in period is allowed to recite the Quran and do Tawaf. As for reciting the Quran by a menstruating woman or ajunubperson,…

March 6, 2016
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Let me start answering this question by the following conclusion: The House of Allah is never “off-limits” for any believer, man or woman, at any time. Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to stay in the Mosque without offering prayer? Scholars differ in opinion concerning the permissibly of entering…

April 21, 2013
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Question: Hi. I am a Muslim and will be married to a Christian soon inshallah. I rather let my children learn both religions and decide for themselves when they are smart enough rather than imposing Islam onto them. As God created us all free men. Does that make me a…

April 19, 2013
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Question: I am non-Muslim. I am wondering what would happen if Islam takes over. Do you have an answer to this question which bothers me all the time?

17 Apr 13

Muslims and the Hindu Caste System

Question: Respected scholar, in the Indian subcontinent Muslims are divided into so many alleged upper and lower casts and adopt same cast system prevailed in Hindu community.

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European Council for Fatwa and Research meeting

Should Muslims in the North Fast 23 Hours a Day?

Question on how students could fast in the North

Should Muslims in the North Fast 23 Hours a Day?

Envisioning a Canadian Islamic Culture

Reciting Quran & Tawaf: Women in Menses Excluded?

Is the Mosque “Off-limits” for Menstruating Women?

Should I Let My Children Choose Their Religion?

What If Islam Takes Over?

Muslims and the Hindu Caste System