Question: I made a mistake around 6 months ago by assisting in grave sin. My class gifted my teacher an idol (she is a hindu) and everyone had to contribute and so did I. I have recently been made aware that helping in sin means that you have sinned too and that I have to repent […]

Question: For the last few years as my desire to be closer to Allah has increased, my spirituality in Salat and general recitation of Quraan has decreased! Earlier, from time to time, I would have a salaat in which I would feel very connected to Allah, and tears would flow. The same would happen when […]

Question:  Salaam, We’re expecting our baby daughter to arrive this fall InshAllah, and had the name Emaan/ Imaan in mind. However, a relative told us that we aren’t allowed to keep the name Emaan on its own. It has to be followed by a middle name, which we were going to keep as her father’s […]

Question:  Please enlighten us with reference as to who composed Salawat Nariya?  Jazak Allahu khairan. Answer:  Wa alaykum as-Salaam Shukran for writing to us. From the outset, it seems rather challenging to determine who compiled this formula of salutations and when it was formulated. After reading several online articles, the following points are important to […]

Question:  Salam alaikum wa rahmatullah, If a friend is against the use of milk saying is not healthy what is the ruling? Does drinking milk go against the sunna? Answer: Wa alaykum as-Salaam Thank you for writing to us. You are correct to advise your friend not to speak out against an action of the […]

Question:  Without my consent, my mum made a promise that I would pay for a poor person’s Hajj if certain things happened. My mum believes those things have happened. It’s actually difficult to pay for a person’s Hajj as I do not know anybody personally who would be eligible for this charity. Is there an […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question What is the punishment for apostasy in Islam? One set of scholars say apostates should be put to death, and others say only apostates who commit treason/blasphemy should be put to death. Which is correct? In the Quran, Allah says, “There’s no compulsion in Religion.” [Quran, 2:256] In that […]

Question:  If a person commits a sin without intending to be followed and someone else sees him doing the sin and does it, will the former bear the burden of the latter’s sin as well? Answer:  Assalamu alaykum Shukran for your question. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever […]

This is the eighth part of a series, click here for the previous article. In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate We continue our discussion of the book al-Fawa‘id al-Mukhtarah – selected beneficial anecdotes for the wayfarer – by Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. Our focus in this podcast is on the importance of […]

This is the seventh part of a series, click here for the previous article. In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate We will be focusing here on good etiquette (adab). We are in need of good manners because we live in a society where the youth do not respect the elderly, and the […]

This is the sixth part of a series, click here for the previous article. In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate One of the challenges of the current age is that many young students of sacred knowledge stop studying after only a few years because they receive public recognition. They are not really […]

This is the fifth part of a series, click here for the previous article. In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate Here, we will be discussing the different shaykhs and teachers we may encounter in our lives. They may fall into one or more of the following three categories (Although a shaykh can to […]

This is the fourth part of a series, click here for the previous article. In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate No matter how much a student develops, the etiquette with his teacher is of the utmost importance. Seventy percent of knowledge is gained through the student’s connection with his teacher – through […]

This is the third part of a series, click here for the previous article. The Prophet’s Knowledge We are continuing our discussion of the importance of knowledge. The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) was the most knowledgeable of Allah’s creation. He received his knowledge directly from Allah. According to a hadith […]

This is the second part of a series, click here for the previous article. Knowledge and it’s virtue Knowledge is very important. It has a prominent place in Islam. It is one of the primary foundations of the Ba ‘Alawi way. Allah Most High said to His beloved (blessings and peace be upon him): “Say, […]

This is the start of a series of articles that are based on al-Fawa’id al-Mukhtarah, one of the seminal works of the great scholar al-Habib Zayn bin Sumayt. The book contains advice on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to daily life, drawing on examples from the Habaib from Hadramout. We will be […]

Like fasting has conditions for validity, it also has conditions for acceptance. Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan explains how we can put these inward conditions into practice to make our fast truly transformative. SeekersGuidance: The Global Islamic Seminary offers structured learning and inspiring religious guidance, completely free. We also offer over a dozen classes with scholars from […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question Is it permissible to use Ritalin or Adderall for studying? Answer Ritalin and Adderall are both drugs or medications used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Since many arguments exist for and against the usage of such medication, the following guidelines should be adhered to: Consult […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question Sometimes me and my friends like to dance while I drum. We do this when alone: there are no males present and we are not loud. What we sing are girly and goofy songs, no obscene words. Is it wrong? Answer It is permissible for a female to dance […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question As a young woman who recently started wearing hijab, there are countless photos on the internet of me without hijab. At what age is acceptable for the photos without hijab to be seen? Answer May Allah bless your intentions. If the photos that have been shared online expose your […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question I’m 13 years old. I had a habit of stealing makeup from major stores and even from family members. I’m so scared I don’t know what to do. How do I truly repent? I know I have to return the rights. I was thinking maybe I can return the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question From Jaabir ibn ‘Abd-Allaah: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘If one of you proposes marriage to a woman, if he can look at her to see that which will encourage him to go ahead and marry her, then let him do […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question I have been suffering from extreme waswasa ever since I started studying fiqh. I suffer waswasa when I start praying. No matter how hard I try, the intention never seems to settle. I also have waswasa in regards to how many cycles I’ve prayed and in regards to facing […]