Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence - Taharah (Chap1-5)
Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence - Taharah (Chap1-5)
Summary of Islamic Jurisprudence - Taharah (Chap1-5)
UNIT I
PURIFICATION
Introduction
And We have not sent you (O Muhammad) except as a giver of glad tidings and a warner to all mankind, but most of men know not.
Surat Saba [34:28]
The goals of the Shariah seeks to protect and promote the following five values: Faith: To preserve the Deen Life: To preserve the Nafs Intellect: To preserve the Aql Lineage: To preserve family relations Property: To preserve the Wealth
Avoid excessive questioning Avoid disputes between people Settle disputes by the Quran and Sunnah
Indeed in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example to follow for him who hopes for Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah much. Surat al-Ahzab [33:21]
On the authority of Muaawiyyah (radi Allahu anhu) who said, the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu alayhi wasallam) said:
He who Allah wants good for, He gives him understanding of the Deen (religion)
[Bukhari and Muslim]
Chapter 1
Definition of Taharah
Linguisitic Definition
Cleanliness and purification from all matters and spiritual impurities
Legislative Definition
Removal of ritual impurity and impure objects
Types of Water
Pure Water
Rain, snow, sleet, ice, rivers, ocean Surat al-Furqan 48 and Surat al-Anfal 11
Altered Water
Pure water mixed with pure objects 2 opinions, stated by Ibn Taymiyyah
Impure Water
Water mixed with impure objects
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Types of Taharah
Two kinds of Taharah
Manawiya: ritual purification
Purifying the soul from shirk
Additional points
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Najasat (Impurities)
Types of Najasat
Dead souls
Except for fish, sea animals, and locusts Bones, nails, and horns of dead creatures
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Najasat (Impurities)
Types of Najasat
Urine Wadi (thick, white discharge after urination) Madhi (prosthetic fluid) Mani (sperm)? Wine and Liquor? Dogs
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Chapter 2
All pots and utensils are halal to use, expect Pots made of gold and silver, or Gold/silver plated Skin of dead animals? Clothes Additional Points
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5