Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I often suffer from waswasa about kufr and shirk, and I recite the Shahada for reassurance. If alone, must I cover my awra while saying it? If so, are tight leggings enough, or should the clothing be loose enough to hide the body? Can I wear a skirt then? […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a 32-year-old woman. I was forced into a nikah that ended in divorce after 1.5 years, which broke my trust. It took years to accept another proposal. I was engaged for 3 years, but my fiancé suddenly called off the wedding, also breaking my trust. Both men […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A person says her prayer “will not be accepted” unless she first removes oil through which magic may have been worked, then prays without removing it. Is this a binding vow, and is the prayer valid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Be at ease […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Someone has claimed that the funeral prayer could even be obligatory for non-Muslims, using Quran 9:84 as evidence, and arguing that only Allah knows who died upon disbelief. Is this understanding correct? And is the person excused for this misreading? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and […]