Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the meaning of the Hadith of Tamim al-Dari that seems to say the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) was obese? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Hadith is question has been mistranslated by many due to a […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Books Are Recommended for a Deeper Appreciation of the Sunna? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani recommends key books to gain a deeper appreciation of the Sunna (Prophetic tradition). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the meaning of the Hadith of Ka’b regarding spending all one’s time sending prayers on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Narration (Hadith) Ubayy bin Ka’b (Allah be pleased with him) narrated […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it a must to circumcise baby girls when they are born, as we do with baby boys? Please clarify according to the Shafi’i madhab. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Firstly, FGM (female genital mutilation) as clitoridectomy (partial […]