Shaykh Bassem Itani

May 2, 2025 4 mins

How Does Islam Approach Crime and Punishment?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How does Islamic criminal jurisprudence address issues of crime and punishment? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Islamic criminal jurisprudence addresses issues of crime and punishment based on the […]
May 2, 2025 5 mins

Does Islam Uphold Contemporary Human Rights?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Are there Islamic teachings that support the protection of human rights in the contemporary context? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The Relevance of Islam to Human Rights Yes, […]
May 2, 2025 4 mins

Is Islamic Sacred Law (Shari‘a) Relevant to the Contemporary World?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is Islamic Sacred Law relevant to the contemporary world? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Relevance of Sacred Law in Modern Life Yes, Sacred Law is indeed relevant to […]
April 27, 2025 4 mins

What Are the Most Common Misconceptions About Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the most common misconceptions and assumptions about Islam? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Common Misconceptions About Islam Some of the most common misconceptions and assumptions about […]
April 12, 2025 4 mins

What Is the Concept of Barzakh or the “Intermediate Life” in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the concept of Barzakh or the “intermediate life” in Islamic belief? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Definition and Duration of Barzakh The Barzakh (intermediate life) in […]
March 2, 2025 5 mins

How Do Islamic Principles and Human Rights Law Align and Differ?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the points of agreement and difference between the principles of Islam and the principles of human rights law? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Areas of Agreement […]
March 2, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Meaning of Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Can you explain the meaning of the daily supplications: Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Subhan Allah It means to declare Allah free […]
February 20, 2025 4 mins

How Does Allah’s Nearness Relate to Hope in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Regarding the concept of hope in a Muslim’s faith, how can we reconcile it with Allah’s statement, “I am truly near.” [Quran, 2:186]? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. […]
February 20, 2025 6 mins

What Is the Ruling on the Belief That Allah Abandoned the Universe?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on believing that Allah created the universe and then left it to manage itself? How do we refute this belief? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his […]
February 20, 2025 4 mins

Does Faith Weaken Due to Committing Sins, and How Can It Be Renewed?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does faith weaken due to committing sins? How can it be renewed afterward? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The Effect of Sin on Faith Yes, faith indeed weakens […]
February 19, 2025 4 mins

How Can a Muslim Overcome Major Sins like Usury and Fornication?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question If a Muslim is struggling with major sins like usury and fornication, how can they overcome these while battling the desire to engage in them? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all […]
February 8, 2025 4 mins

Does Heedlessness Diminish Faith? How Can It Be Avoided?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does heedlessness diminish faith? How can it be avoided? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Yes, heedlessness (ghafla) does reduce one’s level of faith, and it is essential for […]
February 7, 2025 3 mins

Does Reading the Quran Increase Faith?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does reading the Quran increase faith? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The Quran as a Source of Increased Faith Yes, reading the Quran does indeed increase a believer’s […]
February 7, 2025 3 mins

What Are the Conditions for a Valid Agency (Wakala) in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the conditions for a valid agency (wakala)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Agency (wakala) is when a person appoints someone else to act on their behalf […]
January 23, 2025 5 mins

What Is the Difference Between Kufr, Shirk, and Nifaq?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the difference between disbelief (kufr), polytheism (shirk), and hypocrisy (nifaq)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. There are distinct differences between kufr, shirk, and nifaq: Disbelief (Kufr) […]
January 20, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Concept of Infallibility (‘Isma) for Prophets?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the concept of infallibility (‘isma) for prophets in the Islamic creed? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Definition of Infallibility (‘Isma) The concept of ‘isma (infallibility) in […]
January 20, 2025 4 mins

Can We Give Charity on Behalf of the Deceased?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on giving charity on behalf of the deceased? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. May Allah have mercy on your deceased and ours! Permissibility of […]
January 20, 2025 6 mins

How Should We Deal with Someone Who Deliberately Abandons Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question We may encounter people who deliberately abandon prayer. How should we deal with them? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The Widespread Issue of Abandoning Prayer This issue is […]
January 20, 2025 4 mins

Why Do We Perform Good Deeds If We Enter Paradise Through Allah’s Mercy?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question If we enter Paradise through Allah’s mercy, why do we perform good deeds? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The Role of Good Deeds in Attaining Paradise Good deeds […]
January 20, 2025 3 mins

Does Sleep Invalidate Wudu (Ablution)?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does sleep invalidate wudu (ablution)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Invalidator of Wudu According to the Hanafi school, sleep invalidates wudu when it is a state of “non-firm” […]
January 20, 2025 5 mins

What Are Kaffarat (Expiations), and Are They of One Type or Multiple Types?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are Kaffarat (expiations), and are they of one type or multiple types? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The term Kaffara (كفارة) comes from the root meaning “to […]
January 16, 2025 5 mins

What Are Ila’ and Dhihar, and Do They Have Modern-Day Equivalents in Contempor...

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are Ila’ and Dhihar, and do they have modern-day equivalents in contemporary life? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Meaning of Ila’ (الإيلاء) in Islamic Jurisprudence Ila’ occurs […]
January 16, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Correct Belief Regarding the Vision of Allah on the Day of Judgment?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the belief of Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama‘a regarding the vision of Allah on the Day of Judgment? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Vision of Allah (Most […]
January 7, 2025 5 mins

What Is Intercession and How Does It Relate to Islamic Creed?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is intercession (shafa‘a), and what is its relation to the science of ‘aqida (Islamic creed)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The Definition and Importance of Intercession Intercession […]
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