Answered by SeekersGuidance Answer Team Question: I’ve recently been reading about abrogation in the Qur’an, and I am now supremely confused. Some people say that there is no abrogation, some people say that only a few verses were abrogated (mostly dealing with inheritance), and some say that over 200 verses were abrogated, including all of […]
187. Chapter: On the excellence of the prayers 1042. Abu Hurayra said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say, ‘What do you think would happen if there was a river by someone’s door in which he washed five times every day? Do you think that any dirt […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: What is the ruling concerning having a Baby Shower? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, This is a social custom without any intrinsically reprehensible religious or moral connotations. As such, it is permissible if performed in a permissible manner, and without reprehensible meanings–such as wastefulness, extravagance, or undue […]
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh, In a lecture title “The Reality of Istikhara”, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses istikhara (the prayer of guidance) by defining it, debunking misconceptions regarding it, the best way to perform it, and easy ways to integrate it into our lives in a meaningful manner. Links to the lecture and slides […]
Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: I have a twin 1 year old daughter and a son. They do not get sound sleep. Is there any dua to supplicate on them other than Ayatul Kursi? And sometimes I loose my temper while putting them to sleep or when they spit food. Am I allowed to […]
Answered by Sidi Faraz A. Khan Question: My question is whether or not a Hadiath could abrogate (Naskh)an ayat of the Quran? For example, the ruling of Masah over Regular Socks/leather socks by the hanafis given the Quranic ayat (5:6). Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you in the best of health […]
Answered by Sidi Faraz A. Khan Question: My question pertains to Zakat. According to the Abu Hanifa, we are supposed to give Zakat on vegetation of value. Does this include small gardens which are very common in the West? Such as a small apple or orange tree? How do we calculate the value of the […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Question: How does one get rid of unwanted religious literature, such as religious books, leaflets with the name of Allah, etc? Also, please state the ruling on what should be done to the copies of Qur’an that are no longer in a useable state. Answer: In the name of […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Now that I have [these terrible books] I don’t want anyone else to be poisoned by their words as some of them state horrible things contradicting the imams of ‘aqeedah, fiqh and also attacking tasawwuf and its imams. What is the best way to dispose of them? What is […]
Answered By Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do you know if you are truly repentant? I always feel bad for my sins & ask forgiveness – (all past sins) but then I think am I only saying I’m sorry so I don’t go to hell or because I’m really sorry for it? Answer Allah Most […]
