School

A school is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students (or "pupils") under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools.

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Hijab . School . Niqab . India . Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

As an Indian, Hijab is prohibited at my school, so I do not wear it there. However, I desire to wear a Niqab in other places, which makes me feel hypocritical. What options do I have in this situation?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 day ago

There is no Islamic problem in wearing niqab in some places but not others. However, sometimes there is a cultural idea or social pressure that someone who wears certain types of garments should not be seen differently. So you should decide what you feel is best for yourself. Sometimes an advantage of trying new clothing in some places is it gives us a chance to experiment with it and see whether or not it is something we want later in life.

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Home . School . Employment . Salah (Prayers)

What are the options for performing Salah outside of home in non-Muslim countries, like at school or work, where public prayer isn't feasible? I prefer to pray on time as recommended, rather than allowing it to become Qada.

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Our duty is to pray, and try as hard as we can to pray on time. You must just find an appropriate place, with privacy, so as to not draw unwanted attention, or annoy anyone around you.

And Allah knows best

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School . Music . Art . Employment

Is it allowed to work or study at a school that teaches subjects like music and art, provided we do not engage in those activities? For instance, can one work as a school secretary or office assistant?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 8 months ago

If the job involves any support or service for sinful activity, then you must avoid it.

Wassalam.

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School . Woman . Students . Ahl al-Bayt

Is it permissible for female students to pursue higher education in colleges or schools, considering the fact that the noble ladies of Ahlul Bayt did not leave their houses to study?

Ahlul Bayt (AS) are the best example for Muslims to follow but not every Muslims can be exactly like Ahlul Bayt (AS). Ahlul Bayt ladies did leave their houses for serving Islam in many occasions like Karbala.

It is permissible for Muslim female to pursue her higher education for serving her family, society, community and humanity.

Wassalam.

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School . Hijab . Body . Clothing

What should I do when my school allows me to wear Hijab but requires me to tuck it inside my uniform shirt, which contradicts its purpose by revealing body shape?

You as a Muslim are responsible to apply full Islamic Hijab and are legally entitled to practice you faith, so, do your best to explain your situation to your school and never compromise your duty to apply the Islamic Hijab.

'Wassalam.

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School . Drawing . Haram . Animals

What should I do if I chose graphic design as a school subject and now realize that drawing animals or editing their faces may be considered Haram, but I cannot switch to another subject and it is required for a class task?

Bismihi ta'ala

There would not be any problem with drawing or editing, and you do not need to switch.

It is only when it becomes sculptures that there could be shar'i issues.

And Allah knows best.

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School . Dhuhr . Sunni

In school I pray Dhuhr with Sunni's to avoid delay. Is that acceptable?

Mohammad Zakaria, Mohammad Zakaria is a senior lecturer at the Islamic College where he specialises in Research methodology and Islam's Education Philosophy and Teacher Training. His doctoral work focused on... Answered 1 year ago

If by avoiding delay, you mean praying any of the obligatory prayers (in this case Dhuhr) with our Sunni brothers at a time before the prescribed time as understood by Shi'a Imamiyyah fiqh. That will not be counted as fulfilling one's obligation, each prayer has its prescribed beginning and ending time.

The obligatory prayers require the fulfilment of certain demands, as stipulated within the risalah amaliyyah (books of ritual practice) if these demands are not adhered to whilst performing the obligatory prayers then for a follower of Jafari fiqh their prayer is invalid.

for example the recitation of the basmallah (in the name of Allah the all beneficent the all merciful) before the recitation of a surah (a complete one) during the prayer (except surah tawbah), as an obligation.

Or facing of the qiblah throughout the entirety of the prayer as an obligation (not turning the head from left to right whilst reciting the Salaam) which would invalidate the prayer for a follower of the Jafari school of fiqh.

Or the folding of the arms across the chest instead of holding them by the sides of the body. This would also invalidate the prayer if performed by a follower of Jafari fiqh.

Praying behind and praying with are two different things. There is common a mentioning of joining our Sunni brothers during the prayer, as a sign of unity.

However, one is required to observe the correct time and recite all that which is obligatory oneself, if joining the obligatory prayer led by our Sunni brothers.

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School . Drawing . Music

Is it allowed to volunteer in a school that allows drawing humans or animate creatures and sometimes plays music?

Playing or listening to sinful music is not allowed. Sinful music is the music which is usually played or used by the sinners.

‘Animations have many types and not all of animations are Haraam. If you need full answer on animations, you need to write the details of it.

Wassalam.

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Sunni . Family . School . Salah (Prayers) . Ahl al-Bayt

Is my prayer valid if I pray alongside my Sunni family members while following the Ahl al-Bayt school of thought? What is the ruling regarding the validity of Sunni prayers?

Praying along with any Muslim from any other sect apart from Ahlul Bayt is not only permissible but also recommended.

Wassalam.

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School . Salah (Prayers) . Qibla

I have been praying at school for the past year and a half and I checked the Qiblah with my friends. However, since then, someone has told me that the Qiblah was the other way. Is my Salah prayed so far valid or invalid?

If you prayed towards the first direction after proper searching for Qibla like compass or reliable Qibla application or asking trusted Muslims in the area, or any other way to find the direction of Qibla, then you discovered that it was wrong, then you don’t need to repeat your prayers if the difference is less than 90 degrees.

Wassalam.

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School . Friendship . Adolescence . Marriage . Mahram

As a teenager attending a mixed school, how can I maintain a positive relationship with others, especially non-Mahrams, while avoiding physical contact and maintaining appropriate boundaries in friendship?

Bismihi ta'ala

I have a presentation from two Ramadhans ago on this that might be useful for you in answering your question.

Starts from 1h:38min

https://www.youtube.com/live/f6LNDmA6vBk?feature=share

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Family . Sunni . School . Responsibility . Ahl al-Bayt . God (Allah)

My family follows the Sunni school of thought, but I follow the Ahl al-Bayt. They are unaware of my beliefs. Should it be my responsibility to inform them about my religious path? How would God view my decision to keep this information to myself?

It depends on the situation of your family. If your family members are flexible and open minded and appreciate evidence and believe in freedom of faith, then you can inform them that the authentic evidence guided to to follow Ahlul Bayt (AS). You can also give them some important points which guided you to Ahlul Bayt (As) which can help them not only to appreciate your research for the Truth for your life here and hereafter, but also open their minds to think properly about the Reality of Real Islam of the Prophet and his Holy Progeny.

'If your family members are rigid and closed minded and do not respect evidence nor freedom of faith and want to remain blindly following their fore fathers, then it might be harmful to inform them because it might create enmity and hatred against you.

'Keeping your faith secret is the option of thousands of believers who live in a negative surroundings which can harm them if they disclose. This is called Taqiyya which is mentioned in Quran in many verses. Allah Did Praise in Quran (Sura Ghaafir; verse 28) a believer from Firaon family who was hiding his faith.

Wassalam.