Entries by sufyan

When Should I Perform a Ghusl After Having a Wet Dream?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Should I perform a ghusl after having a wet dream and finding pre-seminal fluid in my undergarments? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Yes, you would need to perform a ritual bath (ghusl) if you awoke to find pre-sexual fluid (madhi) in your undergarments. But this is […]

How Can I Wake up for Fajr and Overcome Pornography Addiction?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I offer my prayer regularly except Fajr. Sometimes I watch wrong videos. I can’t control myself. How can I stop doing this sin? Answer: Wa’alaykum assalam. Jazakum Allah for reaching out. May Allah grant you strength to overcome the challenges you’re facing. Fajr Prayer The 5 obligatory […]

How to Deal With Difficult Siblings?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum For a long time I have been having problems with my sister who lives with me. She has an incredibly abrupt character and always comes out with verbal abuse. I cannot stand to be in her presence. How can I deal with being around her? Answer: Wa’alaykum […]

Do I Have to Pray Tarawih When Travelling?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum Do I have to pray Tarawih when travelling? Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. When travelling, emphasized sunnas (sunna mu’akkada), including tarawih, become recommended. You are rewarded for performing such sunnas, but leaving them isn’t blameworthy. [Tahtawi/Shurunbulali, Hashiyat Maraqi al-Falah] And Allah is the […]

I Accidentally Ate After Fajr. Does My Fast Count?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum During Ramadan I jumped out of bed a bit disoriented believing Fajr didn’t enter and ate a piece of watermelon before realising I did consume that piece of watermelon after Fajr. Do I need to make it up? Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. […]

Is It Permissible for My Husband to Cut Ties With His Abusive Parents?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, My husband’s parents have told their sons to divorce their wives and take their money. Alhamdulilah, my husband has stayed away from his parents and so our marriage has survived. He fears their bad influence, so he has cut ties with his parents. Is that permissible? […]

Have I Committed Disbelief?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I hear other Muslims saying that missing prayers makes one a disbeliever. Also, I said that no one knows what happens after death but followed it up by saying that, as Muslims, we believe in heaven and hell. Moreover, I wore a bracelet with an evil eye […]

Does Missing the Pre-Dawn Meal Invalidate the Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum I missed the pre-dawn (sahur) meal today. Is my fast valid? Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, fasting without the pre-dawn (sahur) meal is valid—and remains obligatory. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah] The pre-dawn meal is a recommended sunna. It is highly encouraged, but isn’t […]