Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m 19 years old and mutually in love with someone that I’m no longer with. His father passed away years ago, leaving him and his mother with a joint family. He has been through a lot with them. I have always prayed that Allah makes things easier for him. […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the Islamic perspective of glossolalia, or “speaking in tongues”? Also, Christians or Jews have things that refer to Allah generally, for example, the Christian song “Kumbayah.” The lyrics are just about asking for God’s help. Is this blasphemous? Answer I pray you are well. Given that glossolalia is […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should be done if aliens exist? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Allah Most High tells us that He is “Lord of the Worlds,” [Quran, 1:1] and that, “He creates much that you don’t know about.” [Quran, 16:8] Even if aliens are found, as believers, we focus […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When learning Sarf charts, some examples are words like لا تستغفرْ (Don’t seek forgiveness). Is it allowed to say such words when practicing Sarf charts? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, this is permitted, as you’re not addressing another but simply practicing Arabic. Also, the expression has […]