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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Are the verses that mention Allah’s wrath, or forgetfulness, such as “They neglected Allah, so He neglected them,” among the mutashabihat (ambiguous verses)? And how should they be explained to the general public? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the most important professions and fields of work for Muslims in this era? 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. Fard Kifaya and Professions The most important professions […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible to use social media to seek marriage? 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 Yes, it is permissible to use social media to seek marriage, provided […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible to exchange old gold jewelry for new jewelry of a different weight? 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, it is permissible for you to exchange […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does fainting invalidate fasting? 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. Fainting, which is a state of unconsciousness whether short or prolonged, has several scenarios in relation to fasting: First […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible to participate in elections in Western countries? 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. Muslim citizens living in Western countries are permitted to participate in parliamentary and […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How should I pray if I am sick? 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. If you are unable to stand during the prayer due to your illness, or if […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is permissible in marital relations with the wife according to the Hanafi school? 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. It is permissible for a man during marital relations […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to break her fast during Ramadan, and what is required of her if she does? 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. It […]

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does lip balm on lips break one’s fast? 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. Lip Balm It is a compound made of oily, waxy, moisturizing, flavored, colored, and medicinal […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question What is the concept of “ease in religion,” and how should it be understood and practiced in light of the hadith and Quranic teachings? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all […]