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July 22, 2026 6 mins

What Is the Ruler’s Role in Applying the Ruling on Apostasy?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Will a person still get the hadd of apostasy if they ask the ruler to be on their religion (eg. christianity) but they will stop advertising their disbelief? Also, if the apostate does not criticise islam and follows the law of the land (it is still known that they […]
July 22, 2026 2 mins

What Is the Ruling on Dhikr During Masturbation?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on dhikr during masturbation? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all beings, and may peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad. I pray you well. No, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your […]
July 20, 2026 3 mins

Does Waswasa (OCD) Excuse a Person from Prayer in the Shafi’i School?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a person experiences waswas (obsessive thoughts) or OCD, does the Shafi’i School excuse them from prayer? Does this rule also cover ghusl, istinja, and the removal of impurities? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. No, if you have waswasa or OCD and […]
July 20, 2026 4 mins

Is It Haram to Make AI Images or Advertise an AI Image Generator?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does the Shafi’i School say making AI images is haram? Is it also haram to advertise an AI tool that makes images? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Making AI images is not haram on its own. AI is simply a tool, so […]
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