Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How does one perform the prayer of need (salat al-haja)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful, and all blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad, his Folk, Companions and those who follow their noble way, Abullah ibn Abi Awfa (Allah be pleased with him) relates […]
Answered by Shaykh Gibril Haddad Question: I was listening to the “Stories of the Companions” by a certain popular Islamic personality and he clearly stated that there is no such thing as exorcism in Islam and that it is impossible for the jinn and devils to possess or control humans. He said that this is […]
Answered by Sulma Badrudduja Question: Would breastfeeding an infant make the two mahram only to each other or to anyone related by blood to the feeder e.g. will the sister of the feeder be considered the child’s mahram or not? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Beneficent In the Hanafi school, […]
Answered by Abdullah Anik Misra Question: I had a question about work and prayer. At work, sometimes I am able to pray and sometimes I am not. For an 11-5 schedule, I occasionally do not get breaks, so what can I do about this? I’ve heard that praying early is not allowed and that missing […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: How Do I Choose a Madhhab and Why? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad, his folk, companions, and followers A madhhab is a school of Islamic law, and each madhhab is based on a systematic […]
Answered by Faraz Rabbani Question: Can wudhu be performed when naked? For example, when taking a shower, can the intention of wudhu be made? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. The sunna is to be covered when performing wudu’, and to avoid uncovering except when there is need–and to limit the uncovering to the extent of […]
Answered by Faraz Rabbani Question: If you are not sure you have said salam on one side – either right or left – is your prayer valid, or is it necessary (wajib) to say salam on both sides? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh Giving […]
Answered by Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permissible (or disliked) for someone to talk to two marriage prospects at the same time while knowing one’s interaction limits and just asking marriage-specific questions? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. Yes, though discretion is obviously needed, so that ill-feeling doesn’t result, nor harmed relations. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) […]
Answered by Faraz Rabbani Question Can I shower with my 18-month-old child? Can my wife do so? Answer You and your wife can shower with your child, but you must keep your own nakedness (‘awra) decently covered. As the child gets older and modesty becomes more emphasized, more caution would be required– and then children […]
