Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Can a Hanafi pray Witr behind a Shafi`i? Answer: I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. I consulted a number of leading Hanafi scholars, including Mufti Rafi Usmani (Grand Mufti of Pakistan), about this. They stated that it is permitted for Hanafis to pray […]
Answered by Sulma Badrudduja Question: At what age must a boy begin fasting in Ramadan? Answer: Prayer and fasting becomes obligatory on a child once he/she reaches puberty. However, the wisdom of Islam offers us guidance on how to help our children before puberty to gradually become consistent in their worship and develop a love […]
Answered by Waseem Hussain Question: I had a question regarding the cutting of hair of a man after performing umrah. If a man is not going to shave his head after completing his Umrah, how does he cut his hair i.e. the amount of hair to be trimmed or cut? How many sections must be […]
Answered by Zaynab Ansari Abdul-Razacq Question: I have finished my studies over a year ago but as of yet I have still not managed to find a job in the field I have studied. Can you please advise me of some surah and prayers I can perform to help in addition to any duas? Answer: […]
Answered by Faraz Rabbani Question: Is group dhikr with poetry and rhythmic swaying permitted? What about the narration of Ibn Mas`ud prohibiting it? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful & Compassionate Yes, such form of dhikr is in itself permitted, as the verdicts of major Hanafi authorities make clear. Among the great scholars […]
Answered by Zaynab Ansari Abdul-Razacq Question Do you have any practical tips for mums with young children on making the best of Ramadan, as time is often very limited? Also, in this context, should one focus on reading as much Qur’an as possible or on tafsir or memorization, bearing in mind that many of us […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Can one lie about sins that one committed in the past if he truly repented from them? What is the ruling on talking about past sins? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, Sins are wiped out by sincere repentance. However, if they relate […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: How does one cleanse himself after using the toilet? Can he use both toilet paper and water? Also, if water falls onto the bathroom floor, is it considered impure? Answer: Walaikum assalam, The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Ten matters are from upright […]
Answered by Shaykh Gibril Haddad Question I have heard some scholars stating that the believer will see the fire, though they will not enter it. Upon seeing the fire, they will increase their gratitude for being among the dwellers of paradise. Is there a mainstream opinion on whether all believers will witness Hell, if not […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to kill insects and harmful animals through means of traps? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful To kill animals and insects which are harmful to one’s self or belongings (such as pests) is permissible. At the same time, maximum effort should be […]
