Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My mother left Islam and said it was because of my practices, like wearing trousers above the ankle, praying for a long time, lowering my gaze, and giving up music. I feel responsible because I did not always treat her well. I feel sad and lost. Have I sinned, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I understand Quran 29:69, which says those who strive are guided, but I struggle with Quran 16:93, which says Allah guides whom He wills and misguides whom He wills. If Allah guides whom He wills, how does this work with human choice? If someone seeks guidance, is it because […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling regarding interaction, friendship, and closeness with three types of people: (1) those who have insulted or mocked Allah or Islam, whether out of ignorance or not, whether relatives or friends; (2) those who are not Muslim but do not insult Islam, whether apostates or others; […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In Sahih al-Bukhari 3199, it says that the sun will prostrate, but the prostration will be rejected. Will this also affect the Earth’s rotation, or something else? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate You read the text closely and then follow it out to its […]