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Rulings of the Prostration for Forgetfulness (Sujūd Al-Sahw)
Dr. Nidal Sultan
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The Rulings of Islamic Law on a Woman's Voice according to the Shafi'i Fiqh
Dr. Hassan Abu_Arqoub
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"And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], Except as a Mercy to the Worlds."
Mufti Dr. Abdullah Miqdadi
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The Difference between Marriage (Nikāḥ) and Reinstatement (Rujʿah)
Dr.Mosa Al-Zaa'tra
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The Criterion for Assisting in Sin (Helping in what is Forbidden)
Dr. Hamzah Mash-Shoqah
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The Precursors to the Prophet's Mission
Mufti Basem Al-Qudah
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Farewell to Ramadan
An Article by his Grace Dr. Ahmad Al-Hasanat
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The Difference between Valid Seclusion (Al-Khalwa Al-Sahihah) and Actual Consummation (Al-Dukhul Al-Haqiqi)
Dr. Mousa Za`atreh
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From the Prophet's Guidance in the Last Ten Days of Ramadan
Dr. Mohammad Al-Zou`bi
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Regarding Women Driving Cars
The General Iftaa` Department
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Summarized Fatawaa

Is it permissible for a suitor to go out with his fiancé upon the conclusion of the marriage contract?

Upon the conclusion of the marriage contract, the woman becomes lawful for her husband. However, the customary practice should be observed in this regard since rights could be lost in case of divorce, or death.

What is the difference between Tahajjud prayer and night prayer, and do they have a particular Witr prayer other than that of Isha (evening prayer)?

Tahajjud and Qiyam-Al-Lail (night prayer) are two words for the same meaning which is offering voluntary prayer at night after sunset, but before dawn break. However, Tahajjud is offered after waking up; whereas, Qiyam-Al-Lail is permissible before sleeping, or after it. Therefore, every Tahajjud is a Qiyam, but not every Qiyam is a Tahajjud. Moreover, there is no specified Witr for both of them, but Witr after Isha is by itself the Witr of Qiyam, and it is a Sunnah to postpone it until after Qiyam if the worshiper thought that he was most probably going to wake up in order to offer it, but if he wasn`t sure of waking up, then he is at liberty to offer it before going to bed as was reported in the Prophet`s Hadith.

Is the patient who is on dialysis twice a week obliged to observe fasting? Is his fasting on the days he is on dialysis considered valid or not?

Praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds.

Dialysis invalidates fasting because of the nutritional fluid used in that procedure, as pointed by specialized doctors, in addition to causing bodies to enter the stomach. Therefore, it is recommended that the patient who had undergone dialysis to observe fasting for the rest of that day, if he is able to, and make up for it after Ramadan. However, if the doctor told him that fasting, at any time, would damage his health, then he must break his fast and pay a ransom against every missed day. We pray that Allah blesses this person with recovery. And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.

Is it permissible for a person who is in a state of Janabah (Ritual impurity) to clip his nails, or to cut his hair?

It is permissible for those in a state of Janabah and menstruation to clip their nails and to shave whatever hair that is permissible to be shaved. And Allah Knows Best.