Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sunna to seek forgiveness before Hajj? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about the Sunnah (practice) of seeking forgiveness in Islam, quoting a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the Hanafi School’s perspective on intention for Wudu and Ghusl. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What does the Shafi’i School say about a man marrying his illegitimate biological daughter? I found an absurd fatwa in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj. It says a father can marry his illegitimate daughter. It’s makruh but permissible. How can the Shafi‘i School give a ridiculous fatwa like that? I just find […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Is the Rank of Imam Mahdi the Same as That of the Sahaba? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim explains why Imam Mahdi may be considered from the Tabi’in. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, […]