Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In my past, I committed a serious wrong that was never brought to light or punished. I have since repented. Does this wrong disqualify me, in the eyes of the Sharia, from marrying and raising a family of my own? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question After a religious trauma, I left Islam, briefly took up another faith, and prayed to other deities — how do I repent and return, and is sincere repentance enough, or must I formally recite the testimony of faith again? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the nasheed “Tajdar-e-Haram” contain shirk — especially the line “Irham lana” (have mercy on us), which seems addressed to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? And must one who listened to it repent, setting aside the separate question of the instrumental music? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question While I was studying, my mother asked me to serve dessert to guests, and I showed irritation; she became upset, said I was ungrateful for the tuition my parents pay, and prayed against me in her distress. Is Allah now displeased with me? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]