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 of the Quran as possible or on tafsir or memorization, bearing in mind that many […]
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 […]
Answered by Sulma Badrudduja Question: I fear death all the time to the extent that the thought of what will happen when I die, to me or my children, is taking over my life. What should I do? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barkatuh The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Make frequent […]
Answered by Faraz Rabbani Question: I had missed fasts which I did not make up before the next Ramadan began. Have I missed my opportunity to make them up and do i know have to pay fidya? What if I had an excuse? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. In the […]
Answered by Sulma Badrudduja Question: Is there a specific supplication to illuminate and brighten one’s face? Also, is it permissible for me to employ ruqya? I once read a hadith that those who will enter paradise without reckoning are individuals who did not perform ruqya. Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I hope this reaches […]
