Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How should the hadith be understood in which the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) fainted while helping rebuild the Ka‘ba after briefly uncovering his waist sheet, and what does this incident signify? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]

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 Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is a husband religiously obliged to consult his wife on important family matters, such as where to buy a house, or can he decide alone? Would he be sinful before Allah if he excludes her from such decisions? Is it sinful to believe that it is naturally impossible for […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the authenticity and meaning of the narration where Fatima (Allah be pleased with her) said the best state for women is not seeing men nor being seen by them, and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) praised her response? Answer In the Name of […]