Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it shirk to say the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) is the opener of doors? Answer I pray you are well. No, it is not shirk to say the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) is the opener of doors. This is a metaphorical […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a Muslim revert of only 3 years. My parents are atheists, but I have a biological uncle who lives abroad, and he is a Muslim. I want to marry a man who is already married with children, he wants a simple nikah just like me. I do […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have seen on websites, two versions of the Shahada: “Ash-hadu Al-laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaah Wa-Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan ‘Abduhoo Wa Rasooluh” and “Ash-hadu Al-laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaah Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Wa-Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan ‘Abduhoo Wa Rasooluh.” This is my first time coming across the second version, and I wanted to […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is the cap and gown one wears for a high school or college graduation haram? Many sources I’ve seen in the past have said it is imitating the disbelievers. Answer A little history The oldest existing, and continually operating educational institution in the world is the University of Karueein, […]