Mental Health

May 12, 2026 5 mins

Are Daily Prayers Obligatory for Those Facing Severe, Ongoing Mental Health Chal...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a person has severe, long-term mental health conditions that prevent them from remembering or maintaining the daily prayers, are these obligations lifted? If not, what is the minimum they need to do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah make this trial a […]
April 25, 2026 3 mins

What Are Permissible Ways for a Husband to Cope With Delayed Marital Intimacy?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a couple has done nikah but are delaying living together, and the husband fears falling into sin, yet the wife is not comfortable with certain forms of permissible intimacy due to past trauma, what should the husband do to protect his chastity while respecting her limits? Answer In […]
March 11, 2026 4 mins

Is a Person Excused from Prayer If It Causes Severe Mental Harm?

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 […]
February 15, 2026 3 mins

How Should a Woman Respond to False Accusations or Inappropriate Conduct?

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 […]
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