In 2012, SeekersGuidance Global made a big change – we began to offer all of our classes free of cost. By doing so, we sought to ensure the availability of authentic scholars and traditional Knowledge Without Barriers. In doing so, we have exponentially expanded the reach of our services, reaching 10,000 students in over 100 […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the fiqh of the Islamic month of Muharram? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Duties of the Month of Muharram 1. It is the best of months for general voluntary fasts, after Ramadan. 2. It is especially recommended to fast the 10th of Muharram (known […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permissible for a wife to dance for her husband’s pleasure in private? Can she play music while dancing? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits. May Allah […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permissible to complete a reading of the Qur’an forty days after someone’s death? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. It is permitted to gather for the recitation of the Qur’an. In fact, this is a praiseworthy sunna of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: What would be the Islamic position on terminating life support when someone enters into a ‘”vegetative state?” Can Muslims state, in their will, their desire not to be kept alive by machines? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is permitted to stop […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Can a married couple have phone sex, as they are currently apart from each other due to immigration issues? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Such ‘intimate talk’ is permitted between spouses whether they are together or apart. However, one has to be […]
We’re very pleased to announce that we’ve added a significant member to the SeekersGuidance Global team. Our new Dean of Academics, Shaykh Rami NSour, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of education. Sayyid Rami’s first day is today, Monday April 1st 2013. Shaykh Rami is both an accomplished scholar, and founder […]
April 2nd – April 14th : CelebrateMercy Webcast with Dr. Umar, Habib Ali, Yasmin Mogahed and more! SeekersGuidance Global is a proud sponsor of CelebrateMercy.com’s latest global webcast, “The Rise and Call of Muhammad – Prophetic Patience in Mecca : Resolve without Revenge.” Focusing specifically on the precarious Meccan period of the Prophetic mission, CelebrateMercy.com […]
Around this time of year, the IRS is normally the last place anyone wants to receive a letter from. However, once in a while, even a letter from the IRS can bring good news. SeekersGuidance is pleased to announce that we have been granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status here in the U.S. This means that those […]
By Yousaf Seyal Getting there Thursday night was a very long night, but also a very short one. It was long because I was honored to host a gathering in praise of the Prophet at my house, which ended well past midnight (after people had their share of kheer!). It was short because I only […]
