How much money do I need to have for Zakat to be obligatory on me? Is it okay for me to give Zakat to build a masjid? If I forgetfully eat something, is my fast broken? Am I required to wake up before dawn to make my intention to fast that day? If I get my menstrual flow 20 minutes before Maghrib, is my fast still valid? What are the integrals of Hajj? What is haram to do when one is in a state of ihram during Hajj?
These are common questions many people have about Zakat, fasting, and Hajj. A proper understanding of these matters is important for us to ensure that we are properly fulfilling our obligations to Allah. This course will help you understand and answer these and many other questions related to prayer, Zakat, fasting, and Hajj.
Imam Shurunbulali's Maraqi al-Sa'adaat (Ascent to Felicity)
is an intermediate-level text on the fundamentals of worship according to the
Hanafi school. Unlike much longer texts, such as Shurunbulali's own Nur
al-Idah, this text will not overwhelm you with its detail. At the same time,
all important and every-day details are clearly discussed.
This text also acts as a useful bridge for more committed
students of knowledge. Before studying a more detailed fiqh book, it is highly
useful to have all the essential details clearly learned and understood. This
way, the nuances of longer texts are more likely to be mastered. This graduated
approach is fundamental to sound traditional learning.
This course on intermediate Hanafi fiqh will give the student a solid presentation of everything one should know to make one’s worship valid, sound, and proper, and to know how to deal with the common matters and situations that affect one’s worship. In accordance with traditional modes of teaching, the instructor will unpack the words of Imam Shurunbulali, explaining his intent and clarifying details. Students will develop a sound understanding of prayer, Zakat, fasting, and Hajj.