Shaykh Bassem Itani

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 Zihar, and Do They Have Modern-Day Equivalents in Contempora...

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are Ila’ and Zihar, 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 […]
January 7, 2025 3 mins

Is It Shirk to Swear by Something Other Than Allah (Most High)?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on swearing by something other than Allah? Does it take a person out of the fold of 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. Ruling […]
January 7, 2025 3 mins

What Are the Best Ways to Prevent One’s Faith from Weakening?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the best ways to prevent one’s faith from weakening? 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 many ways to protect one’s faith from weakening, but the […]
January 4, 2025 6 mins

How Can Muslims Maintain Their Faith amid Today’s Challenges?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Given the significant changes humanity is experiencing today, how can Muslims maintain their faith in difficult circumstances? 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. Fitna (Corruption) We live in a […]
January 1, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Ruling on an ‘Urfi Marriage (Secret Marriage) Without Witnesses?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on an “‘Urfi” marriage (secret marriage) without witnesses? 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. Marriage is one of the practices of the Messengers and part […]
December 16, 2024 3 mins

Syria is Free: The Enduring Spirit of Syria – Shaykh Bassem Itani

This is the first in a series of articles based on the Seminar Syria is Free, which looked at the hopes regarding the future of Syria from leading scholars.  Syria’s resilience and its cherished place in our hearts is a source of deep inspiration. Humans are born free, as they are servants only to Allah. […]
December 1, 2024 4 mins

How Does Islamic Knowledge Increase Faith?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the impact of Islamic knowledge on increasing 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 Role of Knowledge in Deepening Faith Islamic knowledge has a significant impact […]
November 12, 2024 4 mins

What Does the Hadith Mean: “Allah Created Adam in His Image”?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the meaning of the hadith: “Allah created Adam in his image”? 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 hadith “Allah created Adam in his image” is an […]
November 12, 2024 4 mins

Can I Adjust a Loan Repayment for Currency Devaluation?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question If I lent money to someone at a time when the currency was stronger than it is today, is it permissible for me to demand repayment equivalent to its original value? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our […]
November 12, 2024 7 mins

How Should I Choose a School of Thought (Madhhab) for Study?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question If I want to start seeking knowledge, how should I choose a school of thought (madhhab) for study? 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. Scholars of Ahl al-Sunna wa […]
November 5, 2024 7 mins

What Is True Wealth of the Soul and How Do We Attain It?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What does it mean that true wealth is the wealth of the soul, and how can we attain it? 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 Prophetic Definition of […]
November 2, 2024 4 mins

Is Leaving the Faucet Running During Wudu Considered Wasteful?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is leaving the water faucet running while performing wudu (ablution) considered wasteful, and what are the implications for the wudu itself? 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. Leaving the […]
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