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Is reciting Qur’an or Surah al-Fatiha at the grave permissible?

July 30, 2025 by Dr. Mamoud Omar

Question:Is reciting Qur’an or Surah al-Fatiha at the grave permissible? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The matter of reciting the Qur’an at the grave—such as Surah al-Fatiha or other passages—is a well-known topic addressed by the scholars of the four madhhabs. The origin of the discussion is based on the principle of benefit for the deceased (iṣāl … Read more

Why Do We Have Different Madhabs? Understanding the Formation of Islamic Schools of Thought

March 19, 2025 by Dr. Mamoud Omar

Salam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Alhamdulillah wa Salatu was-Salam ala Rasulillah, sallallahu alayhi wa sahbihi wa man wala. My dear brothers and sisters, welcome again to the “Effect of Differences” series. This is episode number 4, where we will discuss the formation of the different Islamic madhabs (schools of thought). A common question I … Read more