Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone kills a Muslim believing the person to be a non-Muslim, is this considered accidental killing? Does the ruling differ based on circumstances? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate In the Shafi‘i school, the ruling is based on the intention behind the act, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I once wanted to speak privately with a brother I was interested in, but he kept our communication proper out of fear of Allah. Since then, we’ve only spoken halal to assess compatibility. I regret my earlier intention and feel ashamed. Am I sinful for that thought if I […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If someone donates to the poor simply because they feel they should, without consciously intending to seek Allah’s pleasure, is their charity still valid and rewardable in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate When it comes to intention, one must dig deep and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Make Up Missed Prayers of the Same Type with a General Intention? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on making up missed prayers of the same type with a general intention. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder […]