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Struggling to Have Children: Ten Key Etiquettes of Du’a

Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: I was wondering if you could help me figure out how to get my dua answered. I’ve been trying for three years to get pregnant. I make the duas of Prophet Zakariyya every day. I’m regular in prayer and I try to avoid things that are haram. I […]

What Are the Reliable Hadith Collections Besides the Six Famous Books?

Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: Apart from the 6 sunni hadith collections always mentioned, there are other authentic hadith collections. What other collections are authentic? For example imam bayhaqi, ibn hibban, imam malik’s muwatta etc? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray you are in the best of health and faith, insha’Allah. […]

Did Jesus Claim to Be God?

Answered by Ustadh Abdullah Anik Misra Question: Christians believe that Jesus said he was God. Muslims believe he did not. I, as a Muslim, always receive questions asking: “How do you love Jesus if you think he’s a liar?” In response, I say that he never said he was God and that he actually said […]

Is the Funeral Prayer On One Who Is Absent (Janazat ul-Ghaib) Valid?

Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: I have a quick question. What is the proof that there is no janazatul ghaib? Was the practice abrogated? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. According to the Hanafi school, the funeral prayer on the one who is absent (gha’ib) […]

Marrying a Christian Man With Good Character

Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Abdul-Razacq Question: I’ve a friend who is Christian and we like each other a lot and he asked me to marry him. Since he is a very good human being, I would love to accept his proposal.He does not follow anything from his religion but he is a strong believer […]

How Should the Hands Be Held During Supplication?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: I have seen people making dua with their hands in different positions than what I was taught and I was wondering if their is a right or wrong way to have your hands or a way that is more sound and correct. Does the position of the hands differ […]