Answered by Shaykh Khalid al-Kharsa Question How should I act when there is a disagreement between my mother and my wife? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Roles Both the husband and the son have roles in stabilizing the relationship between his mother and his wife. It is his […]
Answered by Shaykh Khalid al-Kharsa Question Someone gave me extra clothes while shopping in another country, but I only realized this after leaving the country. What should I do? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. These clothes are a trust (Amana) in the buyer’s possession, and returning them to […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahman al-Kharsa Question How can I distinguish between good and bad innovation (Bid‘a Hasana) and bad innovation (Bid‘a Sayyi’a) Answer Innovation (Bid‘a), as defined by scholars, is the introduction of practices that were not present during the time of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Innovations are divided […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My husband of 15 years has never supported us financially except for three paychecks. For ten years, I gave him the excuse that he had to serve Allah, but in the end, he just spent all these years on the net, watching movies, social media, and playing games. He […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’ve noticed narcissistic traits in my family, especially my brother. Despite the abuse, I desire a relationship with him. However, he avoided me after I called the police, and he was caught. He is manipulative, so I confronted him, and he still tries to manipulate and gaslight and then […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When inquiring about “privates” in Islamic jurisprudence, does this term specifically refer to the ‘awra, or does it encompass other areas? Additionally, is the act of touching these private areas—be it one’s own or those of another person—considered to break wudu (ritual purity)? These questions seek further clarification as […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I seek your guidance regarding a matter concerning certain Muslims who are disrupting the Muslim community in France. They claim the right to carry out acts of murder or seek revenge outside the jurisdiction of an Islamic court based on the principle of reciprocity: “an eye for an eye, […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Before marriage, my husband reassured me that I wouldn’t be expected to work, and his family said they were well off. I married him on this premise as I wanted to spend quality time with my children and bring them up as best I could. However, this did not […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does being depressed mean I have weak faith? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about depression and its impact on faith. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What dhikr should I make in prostration? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about various forms of adhkar that can be recited during prostration. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars […]
