Entries by sufyan

What Islamic Perspective is Taught at SeekersGuidance?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Are the courses at SeekersGuidance, such as the beliefs course Kharida al-Bahiyya and others, representative of Sunni Islam? Also, could you explain what is meant by Sunni Islam? Answer: wa `alaykum assalam The courses at SeekersGuidance and the texts taught in these courses are based on the orthodox Sunni […]

How Was the Qur’an Preserved?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Why wasn’t the Qur’an compiled during the time of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)?   Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful, Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. The Qur’an […]

Living With Disrespectful and Overbearing In-Laws

Answered by Dr. Bano Mutuja Question: As Salam Aliekum, My husband and I have been living with my in-laws home since we got married a few years ago. My relationship with my husband is still good, alhumdulillah. But there is tension with my in-laws because my mother-in-law wants to be involved in everything.  But if […]

Leaving the Mosque to Perform Ghusl (Bath) on Friday During I`tikaf

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: If one is in Itikaf (sunnah or nafl) is it permissible to perform the Ghusl on Friday? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. Yes, it would be permitted to leave the mosque in order to have a quick bath (ghusl) for […]

Dealing With Ignorant Shop Workers Who Harass Muslims

Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah, I am a revert sister. Yesterday I went to a shop and the security worker said I should be killed just like all Muslims should be killed, that we don’t deserve to live and we are enemies of humanity. He said that he is proud […]

The Hadith about the Disbeliever Eating in Seven Intestines

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: How should I interpret this hadith in Sahih Muslim? Ibn ‘Umar reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying that a disbeliever eats in seven intestines whereas a Muslim eats in one intestine.   Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are […]

Ending One’s Fast Early

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I wanted to know if the beginning time for fajr was 3:18am and I closed my fast about 10-12 mins before that, would my vast be valid? Or do you have to close the fast at the exact time?   Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I hope you […]

Is Zakat Due When My Mortgage is Greater Than My Assets?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: When I calculated all my assets my liabilities are greater due to my house mortgage payment.  In this case, zakat is due on me? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I hope you are in the best of health and spirits, insha’Allah. A house mortgage is considered a long-term debt. […]

Supplications to Begin One’s Fast

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Are there any supplications from the sunnah of our Prophet (ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam), his companions, or any of our righteous predecessors with regards to beginning one’s fast? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I hope you are in the best of health and spirits, insha’Allah. I haven’t […]