Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Regarding Allah’s Plan: When Allah decrees a specific outcome for worldly matters, such as a career path, health, or marriage, how does He influence human hearts toward that outcome without compulsion? If a specific job or marriage is decreed for an individual, by what means does Allah incline the […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) once asked Jabir ibn Abdullah why he didn’t marry a young virgin instead of a matron, so that they could enjoy each other’s company. Does this mean Islam religiously prefers marrying virgins over older or previously married women? Many people […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the deeper meaning and spiritual benefit of saying that Allah is sufficient for us, and how do the prophetic traditions and the masters of spirituality explain our overall tawakkul (reliance) on Allah Most High? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Blessings and peace […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When the thought of asking difficult questions about prayer and belief brings on anxiety and avoidance, how should one approach seeking knowledge? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I ask Allah Most High to grant you ease and to open for you the doors of […]