Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can you recommend reliable books about Sayyida Khadija and Sayyida Fatima (Allah be well pleased with them)? I’ve found a couple but I want to ensure they are trustworthy. Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for wanting to learn and emulate these role models from […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I heard the scholars said the slave women could be forced to bed by the owner and her consent is not legally required? The women would have lost their families in the war, so they would be extremely scared, frightened, and depressed. They also say that sex with the slaves […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the view on ceasefires in Shari‘a, and what are the implications if one party breaks the agreement? Answer In Shari‘a, ceasefires (hudna or mu‘ahada) are permissible and sometimes necessary to preserve life and promote justice. They must be based on mutual consent, clear terms, and alignment with Islamic […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the most prominent schools of tafsir (Quranic exegesis) in Islamic history? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, […]