Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone commits major private sins like zina or drug use, can this lead to the death of loved ones as a punishment or test, even though Allah ultimately decrees death? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. While all life and death are ultimately decreed by […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I fear some pesticides may be impermissible and have begun avoiding basic foods due to uncertainty about contamination and how to wash them. What should I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I deal with this high-standard-feeling issue? Because of this, my spiritual growth feels unstable, rushed, and hard. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, in sha’ Allah. Spiritual growth is meant to be steady, not rushed. The feeling […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is Prophet ‘Isa (peace be upon him) considered a Companion (Sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Scholars differ on this. The majority view, held by Imam Dhahabi, Taqi al-Din al-Subki, and Ibn Hajar […]