Answered by Sidi Faraz A. Khan Question: Alsalamu alaykum, 1. When one is looking for answers, do they have to be based according to a madhhab? Would simply seeking an answer that is based on the sunna suffice? 2. When one is wiping over socks do they have to be thick socks , ensuring that […]
Answered by Sidi Abdullah Anik Misra Question: Assalamu-alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu. My family is expecting a baby soon and we’re being bombarded with cultural information from family regarding what to do after childbirth. I was wondering if you would be kind enough to give us some fiqh, on the first few days, and weeks […]
Answered by Sidi Faraz A. Khan Question: Assalam Alaikum, My wife and I are thinking of adoption. What is the fiqh of adoption? Is there a difference in the ruling for a girl vs boy? What are the mahram rulings for the adopted girl or boy? What is the wisdom in keeping the child’s family […]
Allah’s Oneness (Tawhid) and Shirk Alhamdulillah: A Statement of the Oneness of God The Virtues of Declaring Allah’s Oneness in the Marketplace (audio) Is the Claim That There is “Blatant Shirk” in the Qasida Burda of Imam Busiri True? Calling People of Other Beliefs to Islam The Power of Monotheism – Abdal Hakim Murad (lecture) […]
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. “Let there be a group among you who call (others) to goodness, encourage what is good, and forbid what is evil—it is they who will be successful.” [Quran, 36:55-58] Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “By the One in Whose hand is […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it ok to read and touch the Quran without Wudu? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. The position of all four schools of Sunni Islam is that it is not permitted for someone without wudu to touch […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: My question is about the following hadith: A prostitute was forgiven by Allah because passing by a panting dog near a well and seeing that the dog was about to die of thirst, she took off her shoe, and tying it with her head-cover she drew out some water […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Question: If a woman takes medication to produce breast milk, and then breastfeeds an unrelated baby, are nursing relations between her and the child established in terms of marriage, Hijab, etc, and between her husband and the child? Furthermore, can a couple who are unable to have children or […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: I’m going through very difficult things in my life right now. I really don’t know how to cope other than to turn to Allah. Are there any prophetic supplications I can say to help me through my various trials and tribulations? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I pray this […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: I would like to know how Allah (swt) is described. Not in terms of attributes, but in a physical sense. What does He look like. Is there a way to physically picture Him. Answer: assalamu `alaykum I hope you are well. Allah Most High cannot be described physically. Something […]
