Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question An Indian woman from our neighborhood knocked on our door and asked my wife if she could pick some marigold flowers and take them from our front garden. My wife said she could take them. And just as the woman left, she said she’ll take them when she needs […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  How can verses like [al-Mulk 67:2] help those who are disabled? Is it fair for us to suffer without receiving any benefit while healthy people are reminded to be grateful? How can we find gratitude in our suffering? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible for Muslims to pray for ambitious goals, like wealth to help the umma or a profession to save lives? Though I aim to assist the umma, I wonder if praying for goals beyond my capabilities is appropriate. Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can Muslims give allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) without committing an act of shirk? Answer No, such a statement is not a shirk. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) is the representative of Allah. Fealty to him (Allah bless him […]