Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: What is the meaning of worship (ibada) and of submission (islam)? A friend who I believe is close to accepting islam asked me this, but I was not able to respond correctly. Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you in the best of health […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: I’m in love with a Hindu guy. I didn’t plan this, it just happened. Our love is very strong. Is there anyway I can be with him, or a du’a to make this happen? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. Dear Sister, Allah Most High […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: I’m a divorced professional sister. I moved back home after my divorce. My father has been abusive to my family since I was a child. I have a good job, so I give him thousands of dollars for many things. I have had enough I want to give up. […]
Answered by Ustadha Tabraze Azam Question: What are we supposed to say when slaughtering an animal? Do we say: Bismillah, or Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, or Bismillah Allahu Akbar, or something else? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. It is obligatory to say the name of Allah (tasmiya) at the […]
Answered by Ustadha Shaista Maqbool Question: This morning I did not wake up when my alarm went off for fajr prayer. I was taught some time ago that fajr must be prayed in the dark so it is better to wait until the next day to offer the missed fajr qada’. However, I have a […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: My family does not pray or pay zakat. They deal with interest and free mix. However, they also fast in ramadhan, eat halal food and give sadqah. I am the odd one out in my family, I cover properly. I pay my zakat secretly and I do qurbani. […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: Assalam Alaikum. Is it allowed to fantasize about a boy you like in the school? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful Dear Seeker, Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, Generally, we are not held accountable for our thoughts. It is our actions that will count for […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: My aunty has recently been diagnosed with cancer and it seems to be getting worse and worse. My grandma likes to be told specific things to read; Is there any particular collections of duas/surahs/ dhikr you know of that she could read. Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi […]
Answered by Dr. Bano Murtuja Question: After many years of marriage I finally left my husband due to various reasons but mostly due to his infidelity. Recently he submitted to the courts a document containing horrible slander and vicious lies about my character. I believe everything happens only with the permission of Allah (SWT). Then […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: There is a famous hadith often cited by people and they state the source as Sahih al-Bukhari and Sunan at-Tirmidhi. The Hadith is: “When a husband and wife look at each other with love, Allah looks at both with Mercy” [Bukhari 6:19 & Tirmidhi 14:79]. Could you state that […]
