Religious Inquiries on Purification Jurisprudence
What is the Ruling on Urinating While Standing?
It is permissible for an individual to urinate while standing, provided they are certain that they will not be seen or that they will not contaminate the area. This view is supported by the Maliki school and some scholars, citing the Hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) states: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) approached a group of people and urinated while standing. He then called for water, and I brought it to him, and he performed ablution.”
What is the Ruling on Cleaning Oneself with the Right Hand?
Scholars are divided on the ruling regarding cleaning oneself (istinja) with the right hand. The majority of the four schools of thought consider it disliked (makruh), referring to the narration from Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) says: “When one of you urinates, let him not take his penis with his right hand, nor should he clean himself with his right hand, nor should he breathe into a container.” They argue that the prohibition in this Hadith is related to etiquette rather than a strict prohibition, categorizing it as disliked. Conversely, the Zahiri school and some scholars hold that it is forbidden.
Religious Inquiries on Prayer Jurisprudence
Below are some religious inquiries regarding prayer jurisprudence and their answers:
What is the Ruling on Making Up a Deceased Person’s Fasting Due to Valid Excuses?
If a person dies with a mandatory fast that they were unable to complete during their lifetime due to valid reasons, there is no obligation on anyone to provide food for them, as agreed upon by the four major schools of thought. This is the belief of the majority of scholars, as fasting is a right belonging to Allah that is established by Sharia, and since the individual passed away before having the chance to fulfill that obligation, it is considered lifted without any compensation.
What is the Ruling on I’tikaf (Spiritual Seclusion)?
The scholars from the four schools of thought agree that I’tikaf is a Sunnah for both men and women. This is supported by the narration from Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him), who reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) performed I’tikaf during the first ten days of Ramadan, and then again during the middle ten days in a tent, with a mat at the entrance. He then revealed his head to speak to the people and said: ‘I performed I’tikaf during the first ten days, seeking this night, and then I performed I’tikaf during the middle ten days. Then I was informed that it is in the last ten days, so whoever wishes to perform I’tikaf may do so with me.'”
Religious Inquiries on Beverage Jurisprudence
Below are some religious inquiries related to beverage jurisprudence and their answers:
What is the Ruling on Treating with Human or Bovine Insulin?
The Islamic Fiqh Assembly has issued a fatwa permitting the use of bovine or human insulin for medical treatment.
What is the Ruling on Treating with Porcine Insulin?
The Islamic Fiqh Assembly, along with the Council of Senior Scholars, has issued a fatwa allowing the use of insulin derived from pigs in cases of necessity, emphasizing that the preservation of life takes precedence over avoiding what is haram. This is permissible only where no alternative medication exists that could fulfill the same purpose. The evidence for this ruling is based on Allah’s statement in the Quran: “And why should you not eat what has been mentioned the name of Allah upon it, while He has explained to you what is forbidden to you, except for that to which you’ve been driven by necessity?” The implication is that prohibitions may be waived in cases of necessity when no substitutes are available.