Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should one understand the claim that Islam spread by the sword and through wars, and how can we reconcile this with the perspective of non-Muslims who may feel their lands were invaded? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can Muslims oppose the Zionist expulsion of Palestinians while affirming the Prophet’s command to remove polytheists from the Arabian Peninsula? Isn’t this similar in principle, especially given the classical view that pagans cannot be granted dhimmi status? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I attend the wedding of a close Non-Muslim friend who is pro-Israel, but has been on good terms with me? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide our hearts, tongues, and deeds to that which perpetually pleases Him. It is disliked for Muslims […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do I need to seek forgiveness from someone I hurt by ending contact? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains whether one must seek forgiveness after ending contact with someone who was hurt by it. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]