Entries by sufyan

I Live a Life of Ease. Does Allah Not Love Me?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, I have recently watched some Islamic lectures stating that the more Allah loves a person, the more trials they face. However, I don’t face any trials. I asked for easy child labour, and it was relatively painless. I once lost a job, only to be offered […]

Has Hearing a Video I Swore to Not Watch Broken My Oath?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I made an oath that I would stop watching YouTube videos from a particular channel for 14 days. In the morning I received notifications of comments, I clicked on one to read which led me to the video of the particular channel. As soon as I heard […]

Is the Friday Prayer Valid in Prison?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Assalam aleykum Is the friday prayer valid in prison? Answer: assalamu alaykum There are leading Hanafi scholars who have deemed it valid for prisoners to conduct a Friday prayer. Although a number of texts in the school stipulate unrestricted public access as a condition for a valid Friday prayer, […]

Is Being Silent Around Disbelief an Approval of It?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I was with my soccer team and the coach said to “keep putting the team first”. I do not know if what he said was disbelief. If someone remains silent in a situation like this but disapproves of it in his heart, is that sufficient? For example, […]

How to Advise and Correct Others in Islam? (Video)

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum How to Advise and Correct Others in Islam? 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 overseas, Shaykh Faraz returned […]

Is It Permissible to Give a Charity on Behalf of a Dead Person?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum Is it permissible to give sadaqa jariya (a charity of ongoing benefit) on behalf of a dead person? Does the living person who gave it also get the reward of it? Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. One can donate reward for good deeds, […]

Is a Prayer Offered on a Carpet Stained With Blood Valid?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I have a few pimples on my face and at times after performing wudu, blood flows from them. I have prayed in the Mosque with blood flowing from my face and the mosque’s carpet has some blood stains on it due to this. Is the prayer offered […]

What Should I Look for When Marrying Someone for His “Deen”?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum What should I look for when marrying someone for his “deen” (religion)? Answer:  Wa’leykum Salam, The Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace) himself explained that the primary consideration in choosing a spouse should be their deen. “Deen” is a very comprehensive word. It does not […]