Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I feel my faith weakening, and I feel guilty. I have prayed for years: for guidance, for relief from someone harming my family, for my husband, and for what I deserve at work. Yet I see no answer. I see Muslims suffering, while those who reject Allah seem to […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I deflected a provocative question at work, about male and female equality, by sarcastically saying, “yes, men are superior, haha.” Was this permissible, and did it affect my faith? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for being mindful of your faith. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question I come from a deeply abusive family and have struggled with depression for three years. I am now seven months pregnant, and although my husband is supportive, I have lost hope. What guidance and hope does Islam offer someone in my situation? Answer In the name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question My question is about fiction. Is it permissible to write stories in which men and women interact? More generally, what are the limits of ensuring a story conforms to Islamic principles? For example, can characters commit sins as part of the narrative? Also, is it permissible to include […]