Entries by sufyan

I Am Divorced but Sinned With Another Man. Did I Commit Adultery?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, I had great difficulty in securing a divorce because I had an arranged marriage overseas and did not want to face him in court. Two years later, I am now legally divorced, but have been in a physical relationship with another man. Have I commited adultery? […]

How Do We Encourage Our Children to Pray, and at What Age? (Video)

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum How do we encourage our children to pray, and at what age? Answer:  Wa’leykum Salam, Here is a video answer by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani to this question: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a scholar and researcher of Islamic law and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance Global After ten years […]

Why Worry About Children If We Know They Will Go to Paradise?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, If Abu Lahab, died when he was a child, then he would have gone to Paradise. Is that correct? Why should we help those children who are already suffering and dying, when if they die, they will go to Paradise and not be in risk of […]

I Am Addicted to Pornography. How Do I Stop?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, I stumbled upon pornography a few years ago, and keep trying to stop but I keep falling back into this sin. What can I do to resolve this? Answer: Assalamualaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you well. May Allah grant you a complete […]

My Nephew Married A Hindu Lady. How Do We Maintain Relations?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, My nephew got married to a Hindu lady in a civil court, as she refused to embrace Islam. How do we maintain relations with them? Answer: Assalamualaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you well. May Allah reward you for reaching out to us. […]

I Pay the Electricity Bill of a Mosque. What Is the Reward?

Answered by Shaykh Sulayman Van Ael Question: Assalam alaykum, Is there any hadith regarding the reward for providing lightning for a mosque? Is it valid to make intention to pay the electricity bill for the mosque as a mean to provide lighting for the believers so that Allah may put light in my grave? Answer: […]

Will Jesus (Isa) Come Back as a Prophet?

Answered by Shaykh Sulayman Van Ael Question: Assalam alaykum, I have heard that when Jesus (Peace be upon him) comes to this world he will come as a prophet. But I am confused because we know that Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) is the Final Prophet and Messenger. Could you clarify? Answer: […]