Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can one respectfully use the religious titles or names of deities and figures from other faiths when speaking with followers of those faiths? Can one quote non-Abrahamic scriptures in a multifaith, non-religious setting to highlight a moral principle, or praise an aspect of another religion in general? Most importantly, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Reddit calls its reputation points “karma,” though the religious concept of karma is not recognized in Islam. Is using the app disliked (makruh) or forbidden (haram) because of the name? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. There is no issue. Using Reddit is permissible, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question With the violence and suffering faced by Muslims in Palestine and Lebanon, should a Muslim hate Jewish people or feel glad when hatred toward Jews grows in their community? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. Wa alaykum al-salam. No, a Muslim should hate oppression […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I wear hijab, live in Hungary with my parents and my daughter, and have applied for over a hundred jobs without being hired, and I believe my hijab may be the reason. My husband is in Romania, his business is failing, he cannot provide us with housing, and he […]