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

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

Fatwa: how many Rakats for taraweeh prayer

Salam Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Alhamdulillah wa Salatu wa Salam ala Rasulillah, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, My dear brothers and sisters, yesterday I received a very concerning email. Someone was accusing all the masajid that pray 20 rak’ahs, 21 rak’ahs with Witr, or 23 rak’ahs of going against the Sunnah. They referenced Shaykh Al-Albani … Read more