Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: If I was a Shafi`i and then became Hanafi, do I need to make-up witr prayers that I prayed as one cycle (rak`at)? Can I follow the Shafi`i position on leaving the sunna prayers when obligated to perform make-up prayers, and if yes then do I have to follow […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: My grandmother is about to die, it seems. How does one deal with death? What can I do for her? Answer: Walaikum assalam, Inwardly: 1. Patience, 2. Submission to the Divine Will, 3. Reflection on the fleetingness of live, 4. Taking admonition for one’s own situation. Shaddad ibn Aws […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: I was told from a few friends that soft drinks such as 7up, Dr. Pepper, and Crush all had some sort of alcohol. Are we still allowed to drink them? My heart tells me that even a drop of alcohol is impermissible and we aren’t allowed to drink it. […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Question: Is cosmetic surgery allowed? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, Mutilation of one’s body has been clearly prohibited in Islam. Allah Almighty mentions in Surah al-Nisa the words of Shaytan, when he said: “I will mislead them and I will order them to slit […]
Answered by Ustadha Naielah Ackbarali Question: At what point is one considered to have missed a cycle (rak`at) of prayer when entering late on a congregation. If they are in bowing (ruku`) by the time you give your opening takbir, have you missed it, or is it at the prostration (sajda)? Does it differ between […]
Answered by Ustadh Faraz A. Khan Question: Is it possible for a woman to get married to her nephew (cousin’s son) if he is elder to her? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you in the best of health and faith. The short answer is yes, it would be permissible. The age […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: What are some recommended works on the life of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace)? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. There are many excellent works on the life and person of the […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Abdul-Razacq Question I would like to know if women are allowed to work in environments where they will have to interact with men if they dress and interact modestly and limits interaction with the opposite gender as much as possible? Assume that a woman in such a position is working […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Abdur-Razacq Question: Me and my husband moved out of my in-laws home due to family problems. We moved back in shortly afterwards after rectifying the situation. However, my in-laws started accusing me and my family of practicing black magic on them, which Allah is my witness that we have not. […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Question: I recently downloaded the Quran application onto my iPhone and have the entire Qur’an saved both in audio and digital forms. I have two questions: Firstly, do I need to have Wudu in order to touch my iPhone, or is wudu required only when the app is open? […]
