Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. What is the difference between  Hadath  and  Najasah ? Hadath    refers to Ritual Impurity. It is the state of body in which a person is not allowed to offer prayers and perform some other acts of worship. It is an abstract noun because  Hadath  is intangible in nature. In this situation a person is not considered unclean physically but abstractly. If a person inserts his/her hand or other limb prior to washing, into some liquid like water or milk, the liquid remains clean. Though according to Madhab’s official position such water loses its ability to purify.  Ritual impurity is of two types: (a)     Hadath Akbar /Major Impurity  i.e post-sexual impurity, menses and post-partum bleeding (b)      Hadath Asghar /Minor Impurity  i.e when a person‘s ablution has been nullified. [Kashaf-ul-Qina’a, vol.1, p.26] NAJASAH  or FILTH  means the ma...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. WHAT TO DO FOR THE DECEASED? 1. Respecting the corpse. 2. Washing the whole body like a full bath. 3. Wrapping in white coffin. 4. Offering funeral prayers. 5. Burying in a grave. 6. Making Dua after burial beside the grave. 8. Remembering him in good words. 9. Condolence. 10. Charity on behalf of the deceased. 11. Doing acts of optional worship for him/her like reciting Qur’an. 12. Performing the mandatory worships on his/her behalf that he missed like fasting, performing Hajj and paying due Zakat. 13. Paying his/her debit. 14. Respecting his/her kinship. 15. Caring for his widow and orphans. Performing acts of worship on behalf of the deceased is not only lawful but preferable in Hanbali Madhab. This ruling has been derived from a bunch of authentic Hadiths, which are literally Mutawatir (mass transmitted).   Narrated Ibn Abbas (peace and blessings be upon them): Sa’d bin ‘Ubada Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased wi...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. In a world grappling with climate change, food insecurity, and unsustainable agricultural practices, the idea of eating insects may seem unconventional—but it could be part of the solution. Rich in protein, low in environmental impact, and already consumed by over two billion people worldwide, insects offer a compelling alternative to traditional meat. From crunchy grasshoppers to roasted locusts, these tiny creatures are not only nutritious but also resource-efficient to farm. As global populations rise and natural resources dwindle, embracing insects as food is no longer just a novelty—it’s a practical step toward a more sustainable future. Let’s discover why we should eat insects. There are several  strong  scientific , environmental, and nutritional reasons  why eating insects—also called  entomophagy —is considered beneficial. Here’s a breakdown of the key arguments: 1.  Environmental Sustainabi...