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Fiqh-us-Sunnah was written by Sayyid Saabiq (1915-2000 C.E.), may Allaah have mercy on him. The following information is taken from his obituary in the March 2, 2000 Daily News of IANA Radionet.
In the early 1990’s, Fiqh-us-Sunnah was translated into English by a group of people commissioned by American Trust Publications. The translators included Muhammad Sa’eed Dabas, Jamal al-Din M. Zarabozo, Abdul-Majid Khokhar, and M. S. Kayani. This group published Fiqh-us-Sunnah in five volumes.
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Section : A non-Muslim upon embracing Islam. New converts to Islam must perform ghusl. Abu Hurairah reported that Thumamah al-Hanafi was captured. The Prophet, upon whom be peace, passed by him and said, “What do you have to say for…
Section : Circumambulating the Ka’bah. The reasoning behind this can be found in What actions require the ablution as a prerequisite.
Section : Touching or carrying the Qur’an. The companions were all agreed that it is forbidden to touch or carry the Qur’an while one is in a state of impurity. There are some jurists, such as Dawud ibn Hazm, who…
Section : Reciting the Qur’an. According to most scholars, one who is physically unclean (because of sex or menstruation) may not recite any portion of the Qur’an. This is based on a hadith from ‘Ali, in which he stated that…
Section : Staying in the mosque. It is forbidden for one who is physically unclean (because of sex or menstruation) to stay in the mosque. ‘Aishah said, “The Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, saw that his companions’ houses…
Section : Before the Friday prayer. Muslims are encouraged to perform ghusl before they gather for the Friday prayer. In fact, Islamic law even goes to the extent of ordering one to perform ghusl at this time as part of…
Section : Performing ghusl for the ‘Id prayers. Scholars also encourage Muslims to perform ghusl for the ‘id prayers, even though there is no authentic hadith to support this opinion. It says in al-Badr alMuneer, “The hadith concerning performing ghusl…
Section : Ghusl for washing a corpse. According to many scholars, performing ghusl is also preferred for one who has washed a corpse. Abu Hurariah reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said, “Whoever has washed a corpse must…
Section : Making Ghusl for Hajj. According to the scholars, it is also preferable for one who is undertaking the pilgrimage or ‘umrah to perform ghusl. Zaid ibn Thabit related that he saw the Messenger of Allah, when he intended…
Section : Making Ghusl upon entering Makkah. It is preferable for whoever wants to enter Makkah to perform ghusl. It is reported that Ibn ‘Umar, when going to Makkah, would spend the night in Tawa, and would enter Makkah during…
Section : Making Ghusl at Mount ‘Arafah. Such an act is preferred while one stops there during the hajj. Malik ibn Nafa’ reported that Ibn ‘Umar used to do so before embarking upon the hajj, upon entering Makkah, and while…
Section : The intention. This involves distinguishing the acts of worship from the customary acts. The intention is only in the heart, and should not be stated, as this would be tantamount to innovation.
Section : Washing all bodily parts. This is based on the following: Says Allah, “If you are sexually impure, cleanse yourselves,” that is, perform ghusl, and “They ask you concerning menstruation. Say: ‘It is an illness, so leave women alone…
Section : How ghusl is performed. According to the practice of the Prophet, upon whom be peace, the correct manner of performing ghusl is: Wash both hands three times, Wash the penis, Make a complete ablution (like the one made…