What Does Leaving Bad Company for Allah Mean?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What does it mean for a Muslim to leave bad company for the sake of Allah? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due...
View ArticleIs It an Islamic Right for Chaste Men to Seek Chaste Women for Marriage? –...
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it an Islamic right for chaste men to seek chaste women for marriage? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses how to balance personal standards with Islamic...
View ArticleWhy Did the Prophet Seek Forgiveness if He Was Free from Sin?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the meaning of the Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) seeking forgiveness despite his being free from sin? Answer In the name of...
View ArticleDoes Entering Places of Disobedience Diminish a Muslim’s Station of Ihsan?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Does a Muslim diminish their station of Ihsan (excellence in worship) if they are compelled to enter places where disobedience to Allah is prevalent? Answer In...
View ArticleWhat Defines the Relationship Between Scholars, Rulers, and the Masses in a...
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What defines the relationship between scholars, rulers, and the masses in a Muslim society? What are their rights and responsibilities toward one another, and...
View ArticleWhat Does “Afford” Mean in the Verse: “Allah Does Not Require of Any Soul...
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by “afford” in Allah’s words: “Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford.”? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious,...
View ArticleWhat Creates the Unique Atmosphere of Ramadan That Encourages Goodness and...
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the reason behind the unique atmosphere in the month of Ramadan that helps Muslims prioritize acts of goodness, charity, and compassion toward others?...
View ArticleAre Sincerity (Ikhlas) and Honesty (Sidq) in Worship the Same?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is sincerity (ikhlas) in worship the same as honesty (sidq), or are they different? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All...
View ArticleCan I Seek Divorce in My Current Marriage Situation?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was persuaded to marry my cousin, but after three years, despite my efforts, I could not develop a love for him. Due to my feelings and lack of communication,...
View ArticleIs It Permissible to Pay a Mandatory University Activity Fee If It Can Be...
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to pay a mandatory university activity fee if its use for permissible or impermissible activities, such as musical events, is uncertain?...
View ArticleTying The Knot: The Importance of Knowledge, Rights, and Responsibilities in...
This is the third in a series of articles based on the On-Demand Course Tying the Knot: Rights, Responsibilities, and Balance. This course offers insights into the timeless wisdom of the Islamic...
View ArticleHow Important Is Correct Pronunciation When Reciting the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible or obligatory to recite the Quran with the historical pronunciation of certain letters, such as pronouncing ض and ج differently from modern...
View ArticleDo I Need to Make Up Prayers If I Faked Performing Them?
Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question In 2024, I intentionally missed prayers and faked performing them to avoid suspicion from my parents. I deeply regret this now. Do I need to make up these missed...
View ArticleIs a Pilot’s Income Halal If They Fly to Places with Haram Activities?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question As a pilot flying internationally, I often transport passengers to destinations like Singapore, where haram activities and food are common. Is my income halal...
View ArticleHow Can I Overcome Doubts About Faith and Find Clarity?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am struggling with thoughts that everything is illogical, including the world and the Creator, which causes me anxiety and disrupts my studies. How can I...
View ArticleIs It Inadvisable to Use Flag That Represents Islam on Disposable Packaging?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question The Sri Lankan flag contains an element representing Islam. Is it inadvisable to use the flag on product packaging that may be discarded inappropriately? Answer...
View ArticleDoes Reciting the Quran Over Water for Healing Count as Ruqya?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does reciting the Quran over water and drinking it constitute “ruqya”? Would this practice disqualify a believer from being among the honored people described...
View ArticleAre Arcade Games Permissible to Play?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are arcade games permissible to play? Do they qualify as gambling if players pay a fee to win tickets that can be redeemed for prizes? Does it remain...
View ArticleWhat Is the Legal Status of Leftover Water After Istinja’?
Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I am a male and want to clarify the ruling on the water at the tip or slightly inside the urethra after the istinja’ or a shower that comes out. Is this water...
View ArticleShould I Tell a Mother What Her Teenager Is Doing Behind Her Back?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question A 13-year-old boy lies to his mother, secretly uses a phone, spends large sums on clothing, sells gift cards, and keeps bad company. His mother is unaware of...
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