Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question The Sufis discuss ma‘rifa and loving God a lot, but there doesn’t seem to be much of this when we look at the early generations. There seemed to be more of an emphasis on fear of God. Furthermore, the Sufis talk about gaining special knowledge of God and realities […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I was listening to a contemporary Isma‘ili philosopher engaging in debate with a Salafi debater, and he quoted statements of Hanbali scholars, including Imam Ahmad, which suggested that using logical methods in establishing religious doctrines was rejected. This caused me to be filled with doubt that the Salaf may […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I used my phone to search for answers during the online aptitude test for a postgraduate scholarship, though it was meant to be done independently. I regret it. If I pass the interview and receive the scholarship, will the money be halal for me? Does it depend on whether […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the soul traverse through only five stages of human life chronologically for all humans? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Yes and no. The outward course of life runs in one order for every soul Allah brings into this world: (1) the covenant, (2) […]