Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to compliment or encourage others—for example, by saying they look nice or did a good job—if it is done moderately and sincerely, without exaggeration or causing arrogance? Answer It is permissible–and sometimes praiseworthy–to offer sincere and positive compliments. This should be done truthfully and without exaggeration; […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I recite morning dhikr while the imam is reciting the Quran after Fajr, or must I wait until he finishes? Is it permissible to scold someone harshly even if they are apologizing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Outside of the obligatory prayers, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is using the prayer hands emoji to symbolize gratitude permissible, or is it considered resembling other faiths? What is the ruling on people declaring halal and haram online without knowledge? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman files a false case against her husband out of frustration after an unfair divorce, is it wrong to say she did a good job, even if the case was false? If someone praises a woman for filing a false case out of frustration after an unfair […]