Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I made a vow to pray two extra rak’as daily for thirty days. By “extra,” I meant two in addition to the obligatory prayers, not necessarily in addition to the regular sunnas. When I made the vow, I intended in my heart that I could fulfill it either by […]

أجاب عنه الشيخ باسم عيتاني السؤال قرأتُ الأمرَ بإنذار الحيّات قبل قتلها، وأنّ فتًى قُتِلَ بعد أن قتل حيّةً كانت جنيًّا، ويستشكل عقلي هذا وأكاد لا أصدّقه. فهل يلزمني أن أتوجّس عند قتل كلّ حيّةٍ أنّها جنّي؟ وماذا لو كانت سامّة؟ ولِمَ لا يتشكّل الجنُّ في صور الحيوانات فيقتلوا من شاؤوا؟ الجواب بسم الله الرحمن […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A brother does not curse or insult, but when things go wrong, he complains out of distress. He says things like “What is wrong with this thing?” or “What is wrong with these phones?” He also says, “To Allah we belong, and to Him we return” (inna lillahi wa […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I am a Muslim orthodontist. Is it permissible to treat adult patients with no functional impairment who seek treatment solely to improve smile aesthetics? What degree of aesthetic concern constitutes a legitimate need (hajah), and how do I distinguish permissible aesthetic treatment from impermissible beautification in practice? Answer In […]