Q & A Furu al Fiqh Lesson (1): Purification/Thaharah  

A: The correct division is: Ibadaat (Worship) and Mu’amalaat (Social dealings). In Hanbali fiqh, Ibadaat covers acts of worship like salah, zakah, fasting, and hajj, while Mu’amalaat covers contracts, transactions, marriage, and social dealings.

A: I wasn’t able to find a direct reference from Imam Jamal ad-Din al-Isnawi himself stating how often one should review all chapters of fiqh to be considered a faqīh. None of the available sources (including his commentary Nihāyat al-Su’ on Minhāj al-Wusūl) mention a specific time frame for such a review. Sifatu SafwaSunnah Muakada

Without a clear citation or reliable evidence, it’s not possible to confidently fill in the blank with “6 months,” “year,” “3 months,” or “every week.”

If you have access to a biographical or methodological work on Imam Isnāwī, such as his own preface or a commentary by later scholars, I’d be happy to help you search further.

A: The correct answer is: Fiqh Al Akbar

In traditional Islamic terminology, particularly among early scholars, Fiqh al-Akbar refers to beliefs (ʿAqīdah) and fundamentals of Tawheed, while Fiqh al-Asghar deals with practical rulings.

A: According to the Hanbali madhhab, the 24-hour period for wiping over khuffs (for a resident) begins from: Your first wipe after your wudu broke.

This means the countdown starts at the first instance of wiping, not when the wudu was broken nor when the khuffs were initially worn.

A: False.

According to the Hanbali madhhab, gargling the mouth (madmadah) and rinsing the nose (istinshaq) with water are obligatory parts of ghusl, not merely recommended.

9. Q: According to the Hanbali school, your wudhu breaks if you washed the body of a deceased. True False

A: True.

In the Hanbali madhhab, washing the body of a deceased person (ghusl al-mayyit) invalidates wudhu, and one must renew wudhu afterward.

10. Q: For ghusl, running fingers through hair is a ? Rukun Wajib Sunnah None of the above

A: In the Hanbali madhhab, running fingers through the hair during ghusl is considered Sunnah, not a rukun (pillar) or wajib (obligation).

A: According to the Hanbali madhhab, the act that does not necessitate ghusl is:

Touching a woman with desire.

This only breaks wudhu (according to some madhhabs) but does not require ghusl unless accompanied by ejaculation or intercourse.

12. Q: Najs should be cleaned how many times ? 1 time 3 times 5 times 7 times

• Najs (impurity) is generally cleaned until it is removed, regardless of number, unless specified.

• For dog saliva (or pig impurity by analogy), it must be washed seven times, one of which with soil or dust.

So the correct general answer is 1 time (until clean), except for special cases like dogs or pigs.

13.  Q: Wiping over the head (Mas’h) for wudhu is ? Obligatory Recommended Optional None of the above

A: In the Hanbali madhhab, wiping over the head (mas’h al-ra’s) in wudhu is obligatory (fardh).

It must cover the entire head, not just a part of it, according to the stronger Hanbali opinion.

14. Q: Exaggerating in cleansing the mouth and nostrils is a: Sunnah Bida Optional matter Compulsory

A: In the Hanbali madhhab, exaggerating in cleansing the mouth (madmadah) and nostrils (istinshaq) is considered Sunnah, except when fasting, where moderation is recommended to avoid swallowing water.

A; In the Hanbali madhhab, the socks (khuffs) must be able to cover the area required for wudhu completely.

• If there is any hole that exposes the skin in the area required to be washed, wiping is invalid.

• Therefore, the correct answer is: 0.

A: In the Hanbali madhhab, touching the private parts (including those of a baby) with the bare hand does nullify wudhu, whether with desire or not.

Correct answer: Does nullify wudhu

17. Q: Insects like a fly that do not have flowing blood are? Pure Impure

A: In the Hanbali madhhab, insects that do not have flowing blood, such as flies, ants, or bees, are considered pure even if they die.

18. Q: Intention is not required for ? Wudhu Ghusul Cleansing impurities All of the above

A; In the Hanbali madhhab, intention (niyyah) is required for wudhu and ghusl, but not required for cleansing impurities (e.g., washing najasah from clothes or body).

Correct answer: Cleansing impurities

A: In the Hanbali madhhab, rubbing the body (dalk) while making wudhu is considered Sunnah of wudhu, not wajib or makruh.

20. Q: Is the order/tarteeb while making wudhu required ? Yes No

A: In the Hanbali madhhab, maintaining the proper order (tarteeb) of washing body parts in wudhu is required (Yes) because it follows the Qur’anic sequence in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:6).