Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is a person excused from prayer if praying causes severe mental harm, such as anxiety or trauma? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. This issue should be taken step by step. The Central Importance of Salah Salah is the most important act of worship after […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should a woman respond Islamically to false accusations or inappropriate conduct? Answer I pray you are well. False accusations are generally accusations of being loose, or of infidelity, and similar matters. The Seriousness of False Accusations in the Shari‘a In the Sharia, there is recourse in a Muslim […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was diagnosed with PTSD from childhood sexual abuse. I don’t remember everything, but I believe I was abused. I’m in therapy, and today my therapist suggested I masturbate because I have no sexual experience besides the abuse. I don’t desire it, but she said it might help prevent […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question All rulings about urine apply to men. I am female and sometimes experience drops and a brief feeling after urination. Waiting for it all to stop could take hours, risking missing prayers, so I ignore it. The doctor says nothing is wrong. Should I ignore it or wait until […]