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June 16, 2026 5 mins

What Does Islam Teach About the Dignity and Strength of Women and Why Does It S...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why does the most perfect religion seem to fail to comfort women and to be centered on men, appearing to disregard a woman’s emotional world while withholding rights — instant divorce, leadership, decision-making? Is this not enough to show how low Islam holds women? Answer In the Name of […]
May 15, 2026 4 mins

Why Was the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) Called “Son of Abu Ka...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why did some early Qurayshi reports call the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) “Ibn Abi Kabsha” — was it a comment on his lineage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. I appreciate your […]
May 15, 2026 3 mins

Is the Hadith on Good Leadership and Watching at the Outposts (Ribat) Authentic?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith on leadership and guarding the outposts (ribat) authentic, and what does it mean? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Imam Haythami (Allah have mercy on him) has […]
February 21, 2026 1 min

Was The Rightly Guided Caliphate Exactly Thirty Years?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is the duration of the rightly guided Caliphate exactly 30 years, or is the number mentioned in the hadith an approximation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. When counting years and months, the Caliphate was exactly 30 years. Abu Bakr al-Siddiq: 2 years, 3 […]
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