Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a pregnant woman’s husband avoids a male Sayyid gynecologist and opts for a female doctor instead, out of ghayrah (protective jealousy) for his wife — not wanting any man to see or touch her — is this permissible? They worry it may come across as disrespectful to the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the appropriate Islamic understanding of reports that non-Muslims sometimes see deceased relatives at the moment of death and appear to pass away peacefully? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate There is nothing impossible about the dying being witness to things of the unseen […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If music is heard during an audible prayer, should the recitation be lowered or continued aloud? For example, if a phone rings during Fajr, Maghrib, or Isha, should the imam pause or continue reciting as normal? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. All praise […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sinful to write “Allah” without a capital letter, including in phrases such as “InshAllah” or “MashaAllah”? Does the rule differ between handwriting and typing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you well-being and strengthen your faith. Thank you for submitting […]