Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My friend said, “God forbid, we don’t want to date anyone,” about something Allah has genuinely prohibited, and she seemed to be using it loosely as a complaint; is that permissible for her, and am I in sin for not correcting her on the spot? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Reddit calls its reputation points “karma,” though the religious concept of karma is not recognized in Islam. Is using the app disliked (makruh) or forbidden (haram) because of the name? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. There is no issue. Using Reddit is permissible, […]

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, […]