Entries by sufyan

Love for a Non-Muslim Man & Inviting Him to Islam

Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Abdul-Razacq Question: What are the rules on marriage with a non-Muslim man? Is it permissible for a Muslim lady to even speak to a non-Muslim man (from her past life) and to introduce Islam to him? And is it wrong to have love for this person after accepting Islam? Is […]

The Evil Eye: A Reality?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is the evil eye real? How does one avoid it? Answer The evil eye is a reality. It can be powerful. Qadi Abu Bakr Ibn al-Arabi al-Maliki and others explain that it is from Allah’s Will that sometimes He creates harmful effects from the evil or jealous glances and […]

Pregnancy & Making Up Fasts: Does She Really Have To?

Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: There was a recent post stating that women who are pregnant must make up their fast. This differs greatly from something that I’d read in another book. I am confused and would greatly appreciate your feedback. Answer: assalamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah The position of the four schools, based on […]

Praying Sunna Prayers Outside of the Prayer Time?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it true that one cannot pray the sunna prayers outside the prayer time? I thought it would be allowed since I we are allowed to pray the sunna of Fajr after sunrise if one is not able to pray it before the fardh. Answer: In the Name of […]

Zakat: How to Calculate & Whom to Give

Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: I make $100 a week, $400 a month, $5200 a year: How much do i pay for Zakat based on this income? When do i pay Zakat? Is it weekly, monthly, yearly? Where can i pay Zakat are there any institutions for paying it? Answer: assalamu `alaykum I pray […]

Does the Shari`ah Permit Reading Non-Islamic Literature?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I was interested in understanding how non-Islamic literature (fiction novels) is viewed according to the Shariah. I understand certain things are undoubtedly impermissible, such as pornographic literature, but what about novels such as 1984, Harry Potter, Kite Runner, etc. ? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray […]