Entries by sufyan

Can I Hide My Interest in Sufism from My Husband?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, I have been reading and studying about Sufism, and I really want to start my path to Ihsan, to Allah Ta’ala. My husband is totally against that. For him, the Sufis make innovations, their practices are out of Qur’an and the sunna of our Beloved Prophet […]

Should I Include Loans When I Calculate My Zakat?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I needed money, and one of my relatives helped me out. He is happy to get the money back (if I can ever repay), and he is happy if I don’t repay. Is zakat calculated on this? It is a confusing matter as I’m not financially well […]

Why Were We Created?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question The purpose of our creation is to worship Allah. But He does not need our worship. So why did Allah create us in the first place? Answer Jazakum Allah khayr for your question. Allah Most High says in the Quran, “I created the jinn and humankind only that they […]

My Parents Are Angry with Me and Hit Me What Do I Do?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, If your parents are very angry with you because you lied to them and did bad things, and then they hit you and stop talking to you – what do you do? Answer: Assalamualaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you well. May Allah […]

What Are the Rulings of ʿIdda (Waiting Period)?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu alaykum I had applied for Khula from my husband. Will there be a penalty if I have broken any rules of iddat? If so, whaf would it be? And would I have to restart the iddat properly all over again? Or would it remain of the same length […]

How to Deal with Spontaneous Ejaculations?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu alaykum Sometimes sexual thoughts alone are sufficient to induce ejaculation, like a wet dream but while conscious. This is not intentional, though I can with effort prevent it. What is the legal ruling when this happens – is it sinful to allow it? Answer: Wa ‘alaykum as-salam wa […]