Entries by sufyan

Should I Go to a Mosque Where English Is Not Spoken?

Answered by Shaykh Riad Saloojee Question: Assalamu alaykum I really want to be part of a mosque/community. However there are not many English speaking mosques near me. There is one mosque that holds mainstream views. However is not an English speaking mosque. Should I still strive to want to be part of it and attend? […]

Is Marriage the Solution to My Masturbation Problem?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question Is marriage the solution to my masturbation problem? Answer I pray this finds you well. May Allah reward you for reaching out to us. Marriage May Allah help you along your journey towards healing, and bless you with the best means possible. Marriage is a tremendous responsibility and […]

Could My Wird Be Beneficial Even Without Praying the Obligatory Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Riad Saloojee Question: Assalamu alaykum 1.If you don’t pray, will Wazifa never work for you? 2. If you read a Wazifa a certain number of times daily, is it ok to read more than you’re required to? Answer: Wa’alaykumsalam wa rahmatullah, I pray you are well, by Allah’s grace. What follows is […]

Is It from Lack of Faith to Leave Making Du’a for Things Almost Impossible?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum Sometimes I think of something which almost seems impossible, so I think “maybe I should make dua’a for it,” then I start to think that what I want is pretty much impossible and decide not to make the duaa. Would this be a sign of lack of […]

How Does a Wife Forget Her Husband’s past Zina?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: AssalaAlaykumum, A husband mentioned that he had previous relationships with women.He has asked Allah for forgiveness and is comforting to his wife and understands her heartache and frustration. He does his best to make her happy. However, it is still hurting her. She recently found this out and […]

Living with My Mother-In-Law Is Challenging. What Do I Do?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, I have been living with my mother in law and though she is a generous and kind person, we don’t mix well. I just find her presence all day everyday to be too interfering for me and my husband, especially because we have a child. I […]

To Whom Do I Have to Maintain Kinship Bonds?

Answered by Shaykh Umer Mian Question To whom do I have to maintain kinship bonds? Short Answer One’s kin (arham in Arabic) with whom it is obligatory to maintain bonds include all of one’s blood relations who are Muslim (however, regarding parents, the obligation remains even if they are non-Muslims). Maintaining kinship bonds includes keeping […]