Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m 33, divorced without kids. Recently my parents talked to me about a 22-year-old man, and I refused as I did Istikhara. I don’t like him physically and my heart doesn’t accept him for some reason. I don’t know why my dad accepted their proposal. I don’t want this. […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I was reading about correcting stolen items and tawba. I understand we should give them back anonymously. I’m nowhere near the place, so I have emailed them to pay back the food I stole.  What should I do to set things right? Thank you, and may Allah bless you. […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  We live in a small town in Germany, and there are no halal butcher shops except one with a small variety. The others are not Islamic; we don’t know if they’re from Ahl al-Kitab or atheists. Is it allowed to eat meat in Germany since many Germans are atheists, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’ve read about his sympathy for the Family of Rasulullah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his love for both Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) and ‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). What were Imam Shafi‘i’s views on the Shi‘a? Answer In the […]