Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the concept of Barzakh or the “intermediate life” in Islamic belief? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Definition and Duration of Barzakh The Barzakh (intermediate life) in […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If someone hurts many people but regrets their actions and cannot seek forgiveness from all those they harmed, can their repentance be accepted by Allah? Will they still face consequences if those they hurt don’t forgive them? How do we reconcile this with the hadith about the man who […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can one prioritize the Hereafter in decisions? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains how to prioritize the Hereafter in daily decisions. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How does certainty in the Hereafter shape our priorities? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains how belief in the Hereafter influences decisions and priorities in this life. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, […]