Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I follow the Hanafi school, though I only learned what it means to follow fiqh after digging deeper, and many people around me do not know how either. We often mix rulings from different schools and follow whichever we prefer. Is that good, bad, or neutral? And is fiqh […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I deflected a provocative question at work, about male and female equality, by sarcastically saying, “yes, men are superior, haha.” Was this permissible, and did it affect my faith? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for being mindful of your faith. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question My question is about fiction. Is it permissible to write stories in which men and women interact? More generally, what are the limits of ensuring a story conforms to Islamic principles? For example, can characters commit sins as part of the narrative? Also, is it permissible to include […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Many women discuss topics like periods, body, hijab, and navigating Islam on online forums, believing no men are present. However, men do access these forums, which lack verification. Some men take screenshots to mock women, for example, when discussing inheritance rules. The question arises: should men be entering women’s […]