Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In my college years, I had a Shia friend whose grandfather died. She invited us to their home on the 40th day. She was upset we hadn’t visited her after his death. They held a majlis that I wasn’t aware of, and we attended to show our respect. I […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I deflected a provocative question at work, about male and female equality, by sarcastically saying, “yes, men are superior, haha.” Was this permissible, and did it affect my faith? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for being mindful of your faith. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to buy an apartment in a complex that shares facilities with a temple? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all beings, and may peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad (Allah bless him […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am seeking clarification regarding the nullifiers of Islam according to the Hanafi school. For comparison, the Hanbali school enumerates ten principal nullifiers from which others are derived. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate May Allah grant you beneficial knowledge. The precision of your question […]