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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...