Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to paint the Kaaba, its covering (Kiswa), or its door? Would doing so be sinful or disrespectful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. I pray this finds you in the best of faith and health. Any physical work on the Kaaba—the Kiswa […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should I dispose of my garbage when my area has no waste-management system and people use an open, possibly private, area for dumping? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Islam offers beautiful general principles rather than specific procedures for matters such as this: In […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I previously gave incorrect religious advice. Must I inform those I advised, even if they may not have acted on it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If you are reasonably sure that the advice you gave was incorrect, then you should not leave […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question With knowledge readily available online, is it still necessary to learn from a teacher? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is necessary to learn from qualified teachers. Allah Most High has commanded us to ask those who know if we do not know, […]