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  • Covering the face in the Maliki school

    Covering the face in the Maliki school

    English | Arabic peer reviewed with scholarly confirmations by Shadee Elmasry In the name of Allah the Merciful the Compassionate and may peace and blessings be…

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  • On the Expiations of Hajj

    On the Expiations of Hajj

    The expiations of Hajj are three types: 1 Hady: the slaughter of a sheep or goat 2 Fidya: fasting three days or the feeding of six…

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  • Men’s ‘Awra: Classification & Ruling

    Men’s ‘Awra: Classification & Ruling

    The Classification of ‘Awras The major ‘awra (al-mughalladha) entails the front and rear saw’atan (private parts). Covering this is a shart (condition) for the prayer to…

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  • ‘Aqiqa & Circumcision in the Maliki Madhab

    ‘Aqiqa & Circumcision in the Maliki Madhab

    Mabruk, Congratulations on the arrival of your newborn! Performing the ‘aqiqa is a beautiful sunna, offering thanks to Allah for His blessing. If you’re wondering how…

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  • Sadl & Qabd in the Maliki Madhab

    Sadl & Qabd in the Maliki Madhab

    Written by Shadee Elmasry Reviewed by Rami Nsour

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  • The Four Kinds of Classical Texts

    The Four Kinds of Classical Texts

    1. The Matn Plural mutun, this is the original text on a topic, usually meant to be summarized and concise in nature. 2. The Sharh Plural…

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  • The Hierarchy of Opinions in the Maliki School

    The Hierarchy of Opinions in the Maliki School

    Opinions found in the Maliki school are as follows: 1. Muttafaq ‘alayhi – agreed upon within the madhab 2. Rajih – has stronger evidence 3. Mashhur…

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