The Madinan Way

In the name of Allah the Most-Merciful the Most-Gracious

A question addressed to Sh. Saeed Fodeh regarding the vision of Allah and the affirmation of direction

A Tijani brother asked Sh. Said Foudah: "Is direction a rational precondition of visual perception? If it is, t...

Question: Assalamu alaykum

Is earwax impure?

Answer: Wa’alaykum assalam, Jazakum Allah khayr for your question.

Earwax, like some other body secretions, such as nose secretions and semen, are pure (tahir) and not deemed impurities (najasa).

However, despite not being impur...

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Under Shafi’i fiqh, for the validity of ghusl from janaba, please could you clarify the following condition: “That one does not do anything during the ghusl that would normally nullify wudu”. Does this mean that touching the private parts woul...

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I have read many Fatwa’s which say that grape wine is absolutely impermissible for a Muslim to consume because of its intoxicating properties. Yet, when one is prescribed pain medication for back pain (for example), they can become intoxicated...

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I am a shafii, recently it has come to my realization that the hair dresser I have been going to for years owns a dog and sometimes brings the dog into the shop. I have not seen her touching the dog with wet hands. I am worried that my hair ha...

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When I make wudu, I have the intention of making the whole wudu (sunnan and fard aspects) in mind without necessarily utter the itention. Then before I wash my hands as a sunnah I say the basmalla or during washing the hands. But then before o...

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Are acrylic nail extensions permissible in the Shafi’i Madhab. I know that when it covers the whole nail then it is not permissible. It is “A lightweight plastic plate that follows the shape of the nail is glued to the tip of the natural nail...

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Sometimes I get a cut and put a bandage on to help it heal and prevent the blood from spreading to my clothes. If I took it off, I know blood will likely spread to my clothes. Can I pray with a bandage on, even if I know blood will get on it?...

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1. When washing my hands that have najasah on them, does the water that splashes from my hands onto the sides of the sink become dirty or remain clean?

2. One opinion says that madhi (pre-ejeculate) is impure, but is then considered Pure when m...

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Is there a specific du’a for circumcision?

Answer: Wa’alaykum assalam. Thank you for your question.

There does not seem to be any supplication transmitted specifically for circumcision. However, one can make use of the general prayers that apply...