Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question that confuses me. Her husband asked Atiqa bint Zayd not to marry after he was martyred, and a year later, Umar told her to get married to him. I am curious how that reconciles with Abdullah ibn Abu Bakr’s worldly wishes and his wishes in the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Was the worship of Allah alone present before Prophethood? And how did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) worship during that time? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Period of Fatra The time between Sayyidina ‘Isa (peace be upon him), Jesus […]

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; […]