Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can we reconcile the apparent difference in Sahih Bukhari 3 and Sahih Bukhari 6982 (also in Muslim), where one report mentions Waraqa bin Nawfal (Allah be pleased with him) translating the Gospels into Arabic and the other into Hebrew? Both narrations come from the same source yet differ […]

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 […]