Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does the verse: “…you have no guardian or helper besides Allah” [Quran, 2:107] means that no human can be a protector or helper, and does saying “someone is helping or protecting me” contradict this verse? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. This verse refers […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the ruling on likening Islamic poetry to revelation, where someone says (I see this poetry as if it were revelation)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Likening texts to the Quran is not in itself problematic. The issue revolves more on the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should the Quran shape the Muslim’s character? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses how the Quran shapes a Muslim’s character. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How does reflecting on the Quran while reciting enhance one’s worship? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains how reflecting on the Quran while reciting deepens understanding and strengthens the heart’s connection to Allah. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza […]