Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is istighatha—seeking help through a Prophet or a righteous saint (wali)—shirk? May one ask a wali for a child, a cure, or protection, as long as one believes that Allah alone is the true Doer, and the wali is only a means? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The night (al-layl) begins at Maghrib. But I know that night prayer (qiyam al-layl) is specifically after Isha. My question: when the Quran and hadith describe the virtue of worshipping at night, do they mean only after Isha — or does any act of worship from Maghrib to Fajr […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to make dua for more balanced facial features, like evenly spaced eyes or a different nose shape, or is this a form of transgression? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. It is permissible to ask Allah for […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I left school to memorize the Quran. I grew close in heart to a fellow student whose character I admired, hoping for a friendship that would benefit us both. Over two years, that admiration mixed with desire and improper thoughts. I have cut her off several times, yet I […]