Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can the Sunni prohibition of rebellion against rulers be reconciled with reports that Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) supported uprisings? Did he permit rebellion under specific conditions, and what is the established Hanafi position? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should we deal with people who speak on religious matters without proper knowledge? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Presence of the Unlearned in Every Age There have always been people who speak about matters beyond their knowledge. In our times, however, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the Islamic way to disagree without causing conflict? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. A foundational principle in dealing with disagreement is humility. It is attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib that he said that if everyone who did not truly know […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Did Imam Abu Hanifa teach some of the companions? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani clarifies whether Imam Abu Hanifa taught any of the Companions of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the […]