Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A friend secured university admission under a disability quota with lower merit, then completed the degree through his own study and effort. The disability certificate was difficult to obtain, so a reference (connection) was used in the process. He now doubts whether he genuinely meets the required level of […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question We steer clear of some products and firms, whereas our close relatives do not. When celebrating holidays, we share what we have, and it would be impolite to refuse our elders. I am also concerned that our children are taught one thing at home but are shown something else […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In a game set in Japan, my character restores health at a Shinto shrine, and the game prompts me to press a button that makes her pray. It was required to advance. I have no belief in or reverence for the deity and was interacting mechanically. Is this shirk? […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone swallows something impure, such as non-halal meat, must he bring it up for his prayer to be valid? And is it accurate that what is inside the stomach carries no ruling? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Your prayer is valid. In the […]