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What Kind of Ring Men Are Allowed to Wear?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Does a silver ring for a man have to have a stone? A silver ring should be 1 mithqal. How many grams is this? Answer: Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah, Men may wear rings which are made of silver, with or without a stone, as long as […]

My Wife Broke Ties With My Parents. What Do I Do?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam alaykum, My wife, children and I lived with my parents at the start of our marriage. My wife and mother faced many small problems that have escalated, and I was unable to solve these issues. Eventually we all had a very bad misunderstanding that led her to […]

Is It Wrong to Ask Others Not to Praise Me?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum People frequently praise me for my works. I feel uncomfortable due to the fear of haughtiness and arrogance rising within me. I have asked them to stop. One of my colleagues told me that it’s my problem if I don’t feel well when being praised, and that […]

The Compilation of the Quran: A Reader

“We, Ourselves, have sent down the Dhikr (the Qur’ān), and We are there to protect it.” [15:9] How Was the Qur’an Preserved? The Compilation of the Qur’an and Why `Uthman Ordered That Some Copies Be Burned Was the Originally Compiled Qur’an During the Era of Abu Bakr Incomplete? What is the Basis for the Ten […]

How Can I Correct My False Understanding of Islam? (Video)

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalam alaykum How can I correct my false understanding of Islam? Answer:  Wa alaykum assalam, Here is a video answer to this question by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a scholar and researcher of Islamic law and Executive Director of SeekersHub Global After ten years overseas, Shaykh […]

How Can I Deal With the Pain of Failing to Marry?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalam alaykum I suffer from autism and struggled greatly to form friendships over the years. I am now in my early 30’s and suffering from years of frustration due to lack of ability to marry and attract the opposite sex. I suffer from intense anger and bitterness and this […]

Can I Ignore the Calls of Someone Who Is Trying to Misguide Me?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam alaykum, I am a convert to Islam. I befriended someone who I believe is trying to misguide me. Is it permissible for me to ignore his calls? Answer: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allai wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you well. May Allah reward you for seeking […]

My Father Assaulted My Mother and Me. Can I Move Out?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam alaykum, I am unmarried and support my family financially. Unfortunately, my father has a temper, and he recently hit my mother and me. I no longer feel safe. Is it permissible for me to move out? Answer: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh, I pray this […]

Is It Permissible to Shake Hands With the Opposite Gender? (Video)

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalam alaykum Is it permissible to shake hands with the opposite gender? Answer:  Wa alaykum assalam, Here is a video answer to this question by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a scholar and researcher of Islamic law and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance Global After ten years overseas, Shaykh […]