Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In the hadith narrated by Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him), where Allah promises the unseen rewards for the righteous, why are verbs like خطر used in the past tense? How should we understand and translate these verbs, and what do classical commentaries say about this hadith’s grammatical […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When the thought of asking difficult questions about prayer and belief brings on anxiety and avoidance, how should one approach seeking knowledge? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I ask Allah Most High to grant you ease and to open for you the doors of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Watching debates between Muslims and non-Muslims raises doubts in my faith. How should I respond, and what is the path back to clarity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray that Allah Most High alleviates the unease in your heart and strengthens your faith. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can we know which scholars are reliable to follow, and what should we do if we are unsure? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Knowing Truth Before Knowing People Imam Ghazali states in The Book of Knowledge from Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din: “Whoever determines the […]