After Ramadan: Commit to Remember Allah – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
In this article, Shaykh Faraz gives powerful advice at the conclusion of Ramadan to commit to remember God, through establishing prayer and keeping one’s tongue moist with remembrance. Maintaining...
View ArticleWhat Does It Mean That Mercy Is Found If You Respond Rightly to Trials? –...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What does it mean that mercy is found if you respond rightly to trials? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate As-salamu alaikum wa...
View ArticleHow Can I Balance Social Obligations with Spiritual Discipline? – Shaykh...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I balance social obligations with spiritual discipline? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate As-Salamu Alaikum The Prophet...
View ArticleHow Can I Overcome Spiritual Fatigue & Sustain Worship Energy? – Shaykh Faraz...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I overcome spiritual fatigue and sustain worship with energy? Answer The Religion Is Ease, Not Burden The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)...
View ArticleCan I Take My Daughter to a Church for a Family Activity?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible in Islam to take my 2-year-old daughter to a church for family stay-and-play activities? Answer Thank you for your question. No, this would...
View ArticleCan I Stay in Contact with My Beloved Until We Marry?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a 15-year-old girl in a serious relationship who plans to marry at 19. I know dating is haram, and my parents are strict and won’t consider marriage for...
View ArticleHow Can One Avoid Social Media and TV Distractions from Worship and Obligations?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How long must one avoid it if social media or TV distracts from worship and obligations? What if there is a need to use it? Does “guarding the gaze” include...
View ArticleCan I Stay Friends with People Who Curse, Backbite, and Sin?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can I remain friends with those who swear, backbite, or engage in sinful entertainment if leaving them would harm my mental health? I’ve done istikhara and...
View ArticleWhat Should I Avoid When I Start Practicing Law?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I study law in the Netherlands to help those vulnerable due to a lack of legal knowledge. Before specializing in a field or choosing a role, is there anything...
View ArticleHow Do I Obey My Parents Who Make Me Join a Haram School Event?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How do I balance obedience to my parents while avoiding participation in a school event with prohibited activities? Answer Thank you for your question....
View ArticleHow Can I Have a Nikah Without Announcing My Conversion to Family?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How can we proceed with our nikah if I cannot announce my reversion or involve family and mutual friends as witnesses? Answer Thank you for your question....
View ArticleDoes Falsely Claiming Lineage Lead to Major Disbelief?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does the hadith about falsely claiming lineage refers to major disbelief that takes a person out of Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the...
View ArticleHow Can One Cultivate Sincere Care and Concern for Others in Modern Times? –...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can one cultivate sincere care and concern for others in modern times? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Sincere concern...
View ArticleCan I Seek Divorce if My Husband Fails His Duties?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I seek a divorce if my husband has not fulfilled his responsibilities for three years and is now forcing me to move to a non-Muslim country, leaving my...
View ArticleIs Collagen from Salmon Sperm Considered Impure in Hanafi?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In the Hanafi school, sperm is najis. If a skincare product contains collagen extracted from salmon sperm DNA, is it still considered impure? Answer In the Name...
View ArticleIs a Written Divorce Valid if Given out of Fear?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I gave my wife a written divorce out of fear for her life. Our marriage was secret, and she lived at home. Her mother suspected her of zina and informed her...
View ArticleHow Should I Purify the Wealth Earned from CFD Trading?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How should I purify the wealth earned from CFD trading? Can it be used for charitable purposes, such as buying a house for someone or sponsoring Hajj? Answer...
View ArticleIs It Permissible to Receive Payment for Liking Videos?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to keep earnings from a scheme that initially pays for liking videos but later requires investments, knowing it may be a scam? If it is...
View ArticleWhat Should I Do If I Suspect the Smell on My Lower Garments Is Semen?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I sometimes noticed a smell on my lower garments after sleeping, resembling semen, but found no physical evidence and didn’t take a ghusl. Now that I realize...
View ArticleCan a Brother Arrange Marriage for His Sister Without Father’s Consent?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a father insists on marrying his daughter to someone she rejects and refuses any other option, can her brother arrange her marriage without the father’s...
View ArticleIs My Half-Sister Entitled to My Father’s Inherited Property?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father was adopted by his aunt and inherited her property instead of his biological father’s. From his first marriage, he had a daughter whose mother took...
View ArticleDo Intrusive Thoughts of Divorce Affect My Marriage?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I struggle with intrusive thoughts and sometimes whisper words of divorce without intending them. This has happened twice, and I fear it may happen again. Does...
View ArticleWhen Does the New Menstrual Cycle Duration Apply After Childbirth?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman’s menstrual cycle is 10 days but shortens to 7 days after childbirth, when does the new 7-day duration become her established habit, allowing...
View ArticleHow Can a Property Be Managed as Waqf by Administrators Without Becoming...
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can inherited land be managed by designated administrators who have the authority to sell or utilize it without it becoming part of the inheritance? We’ve...
View ArticleCan Accrued Interest from RRSP Be Used for Non-Muslim Relative’s Debt Payment?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can accrued interest from an employer-funded RRSP be used to pay off a non-Muslim relative’s credit card debt? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful...
View ArticleCan I Keep a New Payment to Cover Unpaid Work?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question A company hired me as a subcontractor to complete three jobs. They provided down payments for Jobs 1 and 2, which I have completed. However, they are now...
View ArticleDoes Divorce Count if Caused by Compulsive Thoughts?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is one excused if they fear mistakenly uttering divorce due to incessant thoughts and compulsive urges about their marriage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the...
View ArticleIs Triple Talaq Valid If the Wife Didn’t Hear It?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the divorce valid if a husband claims to have uttered talaq three times during a fight, but the wife did not hear it? Also, does saying talaq three times in...
View ArticleCan I Distance Myself From a Controlling Social Group?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to discreetly distance myself from a group using manipulative rhetoric without responding to their messages, except when greeting them in...
View ArticleDoes Believing in Science Conflict With Islamic Beliefs?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is studying and believing in science considered a shirk? Does believing that lightning is caused by electrical charges while also believing that everything...
View ArticleIs Extra Payment for Deferred Land Purchase Permissible?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it valid under Islamic law for a landowner to charge an extra 25,000 for deferred payment compared to a cash purchase, and how does this differ from bank...
View ArticleWhat Is the Best Way to Discipline a Child Who Hits His Parents?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What is the best non-violent way to discipline a child who hits their parents, considering differing views on punishment and its effectiveness? Answer Thank...
View ArticleCan I Nurse My Child While Praying?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a mother of young children, I often face challenges in prayer. If my child with a soiled diaper touches me, does it invalidate my prayer? How can I manage...
View ArticleCan I Perform My Obligatory Prayers in My Own Language Rather Than Arabic? –...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can I perform my obligatory prayers in my own language instead of Arabic? Answer The desire to connect with Allah is commendable. However, the obligatory...
View ArticleHow Can One Grow in Religious Commitment If They Don’t Feel a Natural...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can one grow in religious commitment if they don’t feel a natural inclination toward it? Answer Religious growth requires intention and effort. Here are...
View ArticleHajj: A Spiritual Rebirth: Renewing Our Slavehood to Allah – Shaykh...
This is the first of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. One of the most significant aspects of the...
View ArticleDoes Divorce Count If Said During Mental Health Crisis?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I suffer from Depersonalization and PTSD, which affect my mental state and actions. Recently, in fits of anger, I uttered divorce to my wife multiple times,...
View ArticleIs a Lump Sum Rent-Free Lease Islamically Permissible?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to lease a house under an agreement where the tenant pays a lump sum, occupies the house rent-free for a set period, and the owner returns the...
View ArticleDoes Taking Sin Lightly Lead to Disbelief in Islam?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What does it mean to belittle a sin in a way that leads to disbelief? If I listen to music daily and take the matter lightly but still believe it is haram, does...
View ArticleWhy Is Hijab Still Obligatory Without Slavery Today?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If the purpose of the hijab, according to Ibn Kathir and other exegetes, was to distinguish free women from slaves, why does it remain obligatory when slavery...
View ArticleIs a Husband Sinful for Refusing Wife’s Medical Expenses?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is a husband sinful for refusing to pay for his wife’s necessary medication, even if he can afford it, based on the Hanafi ruling that medical expenses are not...
View ArticleIs It Permissible to Write Chinese or Japanese Characters Resembling Living...
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to learn and write Chinese or Japanese characters resembling living beings, such as 鸟/鳥 (bird), or characters with origins in ancient beliefs,...
View ArticleCan I Draft Contracts Containing Interest and Insurance Clauses?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question My responsibilities include property transactions (e.g., sales and purchases) and asset management (e.g., lease renewals and licenses). This involves drafting...
View ArticleCan I Use a Government-Funded Dental Care Program?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to use a government-funded dental care program that covers essential treatments without requiring premiums? Answer In the Name of Allah, the...
View ArticleHow Can I Cope with My Father’s Neglect and Mother’s Pain?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I struggle with my father’s neglect and feel it’s making me bitter. Seeing my mother in pain and my sister’s divorce adds to my distress. I fear I’ll never...
View ArticleIs Reconstructive Surgery Allowed for a Congenital Defect?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have Poland syndrome, which has caused chest asymmetry due to the absence of the right pectoralis major. This affects my physical appearance and emotional...
View ArticleDoes Mentally Reviewing Quran in Sujud Invalidate Prayer?
Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I mentally reviewed Surat al-Fatiha during prayer to check for mistakes but ignored doubts to avoid repetition. Does this invalidate my prayer, considering that...
View ArticleHow Can I Help My Sick Child Beat His Gaming Addiction?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My son has Marfan Syndrome and has undergone several major surgeries, impacting his confidence and ability to integrate into the community. He also lacks a...
View ArticleHow Can I Live With In-Laws Who Insult My Family?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My in-laws insulted my family twice, and my husband did not intervene, only apologizing to me afterward. I struggle to forget the disrespect, and seeing them...
View ArticleDoes Ghusl Remain Valid If Sunna Steps Are Missed?
Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Regarding the sunna acts of ghusl, must one be fully clothed during wudu, do the sunna steps need to be followed in order, is it permissible to wash the feet...
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