Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can one help a non-mahram woman in distress while remaining within Islamic boundaries? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A well-established legal maxim governs this issue: “Necessity allows only the bare minimum.” When helping a non-mahram woman in genuine distress, only the minimum required […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I grew up westernized and secular. How do I shed ingrained prejudices and come to love the Arabs and the good culture of this religion? How do I connect with the scholars without knowing Arabic? And how do I see snow as Allah’s beautiful creation rather than mere ice […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My institution forces students to shave their beards, attend musical programs, wear shorts, and, at times, block prayer. I want to leave, but my parents insist I stay. What should I do? Is istikhara valid here? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah relieve […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I know it is recommended to greet and shake hands with the right hand. What is the ruling on shaking hands with the left hand instead? Is it disliked, sinful, or simply contrary to proper etiquette? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray this […]