Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I overcome spiritual fatigue and sustain worship with energy? Answer The Religion Is Ease, Not Burden The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “This religion is ease, and no one makes the religion difficult for themselves except that it will overwhelm them…” [Bukhari] If religion […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I increase in sincerity in worship during Ramadan and beyond? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate As-salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah This is a beautiful question. Allah Most High tells us: “˹It is˺ Allah ˹Who˺ has sent down the best message—a Book of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a woman with irregular cycles (menses habit: 9 days, Tuhr: 17–21 days) apply Imam Birgivi’s rule differently to account for hardship? For example, can she stop praying during what she knows is her menses, even if this overlaps with the first days of her habit, to avoid undue […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I lent a sum (let’s call it Y dollars) to a friend in need, with an agreed repayment period and a monthly payment plan to return the same amount. If the repayment plan is not proceeding as expected, or for any other reason, can I—with his consent—convert the loan […]