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 […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Is the Ruling on Ascribing a Direction to Allah Most High? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains why ascribing direction to Allah is invalid. 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 What Is the Wisdom behind the Celebration of Eid al Fitr? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains why the gift of repentance and celebrating Eid are connected. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Do I Do If I Made Ghusl but Forgot to Wash My Mouth and Nose? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the Ghusl according to the Hanafi School. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied […]
