Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it considered fard (obligatory) for Muslims to establish an Islamic state through fighting against non-Muslims if they possess the power and capability to do so? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Scholars agree that appointing a qualified person from the Muslim community to serve […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should I respond to family who support vigilante violence in Islam? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the Islamic stance on vigilante violence. 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 Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to wage offensive jihad against peaceful non-Muslim nations or tribes seeking a lasting truce and coexistence, or must Muslims honor such agreements? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. It […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it true that during times of war, civilian populations belonging to the opposite side who haven’t been granted any sort of safety can be enslaved, starved out, or have their possessions looted? Answer Islamic teachings strongly emphasize justice, mercy, and the protection of civilian populations during war. The […]