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August 5, 2022 3 mins

Is It Necessary to Wipe the Dry Toilet Seat, or Is It Pure?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question When the toilet is flushed in public bathrooms, water often comes up and hits the toilet seat. However, with time, the seat will dry again once the water evaporates (though the water may leave a transparent stain/mark on the porcelain seat). My question is-should I wash or wipe the […]

August 5, 2022 2 mins

How to Graciously Walk Away from a Girl I Was Getting to Know for Marriage?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have been talking to a sister since May 2022. We initially had some compatibility, and even our mothers talked. She is a good person, but I no longer feel strongly about pursuing her. However, it appears that she still feels strongly about me. I even mentioned a while […]

August 5, 2022 2 mins

How to Overcome the Sadness of My Heart after Emigrating?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I was born in London and lived there for ten years. Then I moved to another country, and I have been feeling sad and depressed for seven years because I miss it there so much. We can never go back, but I don’t want to either because of what’s […]

August 5, 2022 4 mins

How to Purify Myself from Pornography and Masturbation?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m 18 yrs old, and I pray, give zakat, fast, and do zikr and istighfar. But, I am addicted to porn and masturbation. I started humping pillows when I was nine yrs old. But it grew stronger with age. I discovered bestiality, rape, feet and feeding fetish, and many […]

August 5, 2022 2 mins

Is the Verbal Divorce Valid without Witnesses? Where to Spend the Idda’?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question My husband verbally gave me a talaq, but there were no witnesses, and we have not yet signed any divorce papers. Is the divorce valid? Must the documents be signed before it is accepted, or is that just a formality? Also, do I have to move out of the […]

August 5, 2022 3 mins

What to Do If I Am Being Blackmailed by My sister for My Online Relationship?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have been in a long-distance relationship with a boy for two years. We plan to get engaged Insha Allah. My sister blackmails me because of this by enslaving me and forcing me to do her work and giving her anything and everything she wants. She threatens to expose […]

August 5, 2022 3 mins

Can I Hang Out with My Beloved before Nikah?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I never got involved in any haram with girls ever. In my final year, I made istikhara about a girl, and she seemed to be suitable for me. I told her I intended to marry her when Allah makes it easy. We want to make our parents aware and […]

August 5, 2022 2 mins

Do Mistakes in Recitation Invalidate the Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I am suffering from Waswasa during my Salah because I fear my incorrect pronunciation. Sometimes it is erroneous, and I must repeat myself; other times, it is not, but I repeat it anyway. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the two. Should I repeat when I am incorrect […]

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August 3, 2022 1 min

Can I Study a Madhhab Which Is Different from the One I Practice?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I wish to pursue academic studies in Islam; however, because of many factors, I cannot attend classes physically and have to study online. I follow the Shafi’i madhhab, and many online Islamic studies institutions teach either the Hanafi or Hanbali madhhab. Can I study these other madhhabs while adhering […]

July 22, 2022 6 mins

How Do I Explain the Concept of Taqdir (Destiny) to a Child?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do I explain the concept of taqdir (destiny) to a child whose self-esteem is greatly affected by failure? This is for a student (11 years old), who is attempting to memorize the Quran. He works extremely hard and makes numerous duas, but he memorizes much slower than his […]

July 17, 2022 1 min

What Is the Status of Ibn ‘Arabi in Sunni Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have a question regarding Ibn ‘Arabi. While many scholars criticize him heavily and even exclude him from Islam, others defend and praise him. Therefore, I’d like to ask what stance we should have toward him. Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The predominant view across mainstream scholars […]

July 14, 2022 1 min

If One Knows Some Proofs, Is One Still a Follower (Muqallid)?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A muqallid is someone who follows without knowing the proof. So if someone knows some of the proofs of the Hanafi madhab then is he still considered a muqallid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. When it comes to […]