Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a new revert. Regarding a hadith in Jami at-Tirmidhi 3109, it says ‏ كَانَ فِي عَمَاءٍ مَا تَحْتَهُ هَوَاءٌ. Allah was “in” a cloud before creation, not “above,” but some translations say “above” as an interpretation. How could Allah be “inside” a cloud, since a cloud is […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Regarding Allah’s Plan: When Allah decrees a specific outcome for worldly matters, such as a career path, health, or marriage, how does He influence human hearts toward that outcome without compulsion? If a specific job or marriage is decreed for an individual, by what means does Allah incline the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is saying Labbayk (At Your Behest) permitted for other than Allah, given that it is part of the talbiya of Hajj and Umra? I see people saying Labbayk ya Ghazzah, Labbayk ya Aqsa… Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Talbiya itself is perfectly […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the deeper meaning and spiritual benefit of saying that Allah is sufficient for us, and how do the prophetic traditions and the masters of spirituality explain our overall tawakkul (reliance) on Allah Most High? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Blessings and peace […]