Fiqh Explorer
Explore scholarly positions across the four madhabs — with evidence from Quran and hadith.
Is Music Haram in Islam?
This might be the single most debated topic in modern Muslim life. Can you listen to music? Use instruments? What about nasheeds? The scholars are seriously split on this one — and both sides bring real evidence. Here's what each madhab actually says and why.
daily-lifeIs Photography and Drawing of Living Beings Haram?
Can you take photos? Draw people? What about selfies, profile pictures, or digital art? The classical scholars were pretty unanimous that hand-drawn images of living beings are prohibited — but photography changed everything. The modern debate is heated, and scholars are genuinely divided on where to draw the line (pun intended).
marriageIs Masturbation Haram in Islam?
This is one of those questions almost every young Muslim has but is afraid to ask. The scholars have real differences on this — it's not as black and white as you might think. Some say outright haram, some say makruh, and some say it's actually permissible if you're trying to avoid something worse. Here's the full breakdown with actual evidence, including what the scholars say about doing it without pornography.
zakatDo You Have to Pay Zakat on Gold Jewelry?
This is one of the most debated zakat questions out there. If a woman wears gold jewelry daily, does she owe zakat on it? The Hanafi school says absolutely yes — and they have strong hadith backing them up. The other three schools say no — worn jewelry is personal use, like your clothes. Here's what each side argues and why.