Guidance

October 30, 2026 5 mins

Must I Seek Forgiveness from the Parents of a Classmate I Bullied?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If I bullied a classmate as a teenager, do I need to seek forgiveness from his parents as well, given that they were the ones who complained to the school, or does seeking his forgiveness suffice? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Wa alaykum al-salam. […]
October 25, 2026 7 mins

Does Every Human Soul Pass Through the Same Five Stages in Order?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the soul traverse through only five stages of human life chronologically for all humans? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Yes and no. The outward course of life runs in one order for every soul Allah brings into this world: (1) the covenant, (2) […]
October 23, 2026 6 mins

How Do I Address Deeply Rooted Negative Beliefs About Myself?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am looking for guidance from a scholar experienced in the purification of the soul (tazkiyat al-nafs), particularly in understanding the heart and addressing deeply rooted negative beliefs. For a long time, I have carried thoughts such as: I am not good enough, I cannot express myself clearly, I […]
October 18, 2026 3 mins

Is It Lying for a One-Person Agency to Say “We” in Its Emails?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If I am a one-man agency (just starting up, so I am the only one in the agency and nobody else), and I do cold email outreach referring to me as “we,” for example “we do …” or “we’re thinking of …,” would this be a lie? I’m asking […]
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