By Dr. Mateen Khan (Trenton, New Jersey) Approved by Mufti Husain Ahmad Madani From the standpoint of the shari’ah, when something changes in its essence (istihālah), then the ruling (hukm) associated with it also changes. A similar ruling applies for soap, which is made by mixing a fat or oil, from animals or plants, with… Read More Shar’i View of Zinc Stearate in Dart Brand Products
by Dr. Mateen Khan (Trenton, New Jersey) “I’ve heard so much about you!” Most of us have had this experience. You meet someone for the first time. He or she instantly smiles with outstretched hands upon hearing your name. You know they only say this when they’ve heard something good about you. Let’s be honest.… Read More I’ve Heard So Much About You
Location: Random place in North America Date: Any day “Where are you from?” “I’m from New Jersey1.” “No, that’s not what I meant.” “Oh, I’m from Trenton.” *awkward silence and mutual smiling* Lady, we know exactly what you mean, but guess what? Despite our beards and kufis, we were born and raised in the good ol’ US… Read More Intro: Enter the Sunnah
Enter the Sunnah 