Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it sound to delay learning Islamic finance rulings until mastering the five pillars? Answer I pray you are well. It depends on your personal situation. Prioritizing What Is Immediately Obligatory After learning sound ‘aqida, that is, what you are required to believe, you must learn how to pray and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What are the recommended introductory books on Usul al-Fiqh? Answer I pray you are well. First and foremost, you need a teacher. I assume you will be studying Usul al-Fiqh with a teacher, as the field is complex and requires a broad understanding of the Shari‘a. Without that broad […]

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 Irshaad Sedick Question How should I deal with sin, weak intentions, and growing resentment towards the Deen while studying in a madrasa environment? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to what pleases Him and protect us from error. Amin. Allah (Most High) has created […]