Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Were the early conquests an “invasion”? Did the Companions weigh peaceful means, and does Islam value a non-Muslim’s life — especially under a law that seems to permit enslaving non-combatants? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Your religion does not permit the harm you […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In the hadith narrated by Nafi‘ ibn ‘Utba, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) foretells future conquests and speaks to certain people using “you.” Who were these people? Why were they unknown to the Companions at that time, and were they Muslims? What is the context […]

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 […]