Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m 33, divorced without kids. Recently my parents talked to me about a 22-year-old man, and I refused as I did Istikhara. I don’t like him physically and my heart doesn’t accept him for some reason. I don’t know why my dad accepted their proposal. I don’t want this. […]
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I was reading about correcting stolen items and tawba. I understand we should give them back anonymously. I’m nowhere near the place, so I have emailed them to pay back the food I stole. What should I do to set things right? Thank you, and may Allah bless you. […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it allowed to force someone to wear a headscarf, especially with what is happening in Iran? Some scholars agree that it can be forced, whereas some do not. I need some clarification about this matter as well. I am in turmoil. Please clarify. Answer In the Name of […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does the prayer (salah) avert calamaties? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate All obedience to Allah Most High is a protection from harm. The obligatory acts, such as prayer, fasting, and zakat, are especially profound means of protection. Allah Most High says, “Seek assistance […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I read on this website that for a marriage contract (nikah) to be valid, all you need is a proposal of offer and acceptance from both parties in front of two witnesses. Do these witnesses have to be present at the time of proposal and acceptance.? Do they have […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How do I remove impurities from a carpet? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Impurities are removed from a carpet by pouring water on the area and drying it up three times. [Tahtawi/Shurunbulali, Hashiyat Maraqi al-Falah] Identifying the Place of Impurity If one is […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’ve read about his sympathy for the Family of Rasulullah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his love for both Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) and ‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). What were Imam Shafi‘i’s views on the Shi‘a? Answer In the […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If one were to do a Master’s degree in Data Science, and let’s assume the worst case, they cheated throughout the entire degree on everything, like exams and assignments. Eventually, they received their Master’s degree as a result of it. If they apply to a job that requires a […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do You Recommend “The Quran Beheld” by Sh Nuh Keller? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains why he recommends this particular translation of the Quran. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Which Type of Envy Is Permissible? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz clarifies the Islamic notion of positive envy. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and […]
