In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. Blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), the Seal of the Prophets, and upon his family and Companions. On the first day of Dhu’l Hijja, we begin with a phrase. Five small words, spoken at a great fire. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What can a wife do if her husband is in a prolonged coma with no clear hope of recovery? Is it permitted for her to seek a divorce and remarry? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Yes, there is a way for you to seek […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Dear Shaykh, the hadith speaks of the strangers (ghuraba’). Those who hold to the religion as it once was. The hadith promises them glad tidings. Who are they, and what does it mean to be among them today? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am twenty-five, recently married, and lost both ovaries to cancer treatment; my uterus and remnant ovarian tissue are intact. My husband and I deeply wish for children. What does Islam say about our options, including IVF with donor eggs? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Dear Shaykh, my employer permits unpaid leave for personal matters. When I take such leave, am I obliged to disclose the personal reasons behind it? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate. You are not required to disclose the personal reasons. The Sacred Law does not […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the status of hadith graded rigorously authentic (sahih) in collections outside the Six Books (al-Kutub al-Sitta), such as Sahih Ibn Hibban, al-Mustadrak, Musnad al-Bazzar, the works of Tabarani, and the like? Must we believe in such a hadith? Are they at the same level of authority as […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question May we repeat the same supplication in prostration (sujud) or in the seated recital (tashahhud)? Which Quranic phrases and which remembrances may be said in sujud, in bowing (ruku), or in the sitting between them, and what else may be done to beautify the prayer (salah)? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have used the Enneagram personality system as a tool of self-discovery, and it has helped me. I worry that it has also made me too self-absorbed. I am uncertain how much weight one can place on a pseudo-science like typology in Islam and in psychology.  Should I leave […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the spiritual diseases that can lead someone to commit sexual abuse, to deny it, and to feel no remorse? How can a survivor begin to heal, especially when those closest to them do not believe them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Others sometimes misunderstand me based on outward signs, assuming interests or disinterests I do not actually have. How does Islam view these misunderstandings about a person’s true intentions and inner state? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah relieve you of this weight and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I work as an AI trainer. My job is to review AI-generated media, such as images and audio, for quality. Some images include AI-generated human figures, which I believe are not permitted. I can skip these and focus only on permissible content. My first question is: Is it permissible […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question While helping my father with technology, I accidentally saw messages he sent to other women. I do not feel able to confront him, and I do not want to involve my mother. What is the best way to respond in accordance with Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My father has dementia. I manage his bank account. He is eligible for zakat but unlikely to pay it himself. May I pay on his behalf? He also owns property abroad—the transfer to me was never legally completed. He permits me to use part of the rental income. Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I run a halal jewelry business. My supplier appoints me as their agent (wakil). I inspect items at home, then ship them to the customer. Ownership stays with the supplier until delivery. A customer pays in advance; I inspect days later before shipping. Is this structure permissible? Does my […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should a Muslim deal with severe anxiety and intrusive fears about causing harm, even when no action has occurred? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Such thoughts are not sinful. The very distress you feel is a sign of faith. If someone truly wished […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My parents use money obtained through fraud for household expenses. I benefit from it and may have helped in the process. Am I sinful or financially liable? What should I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Your responsibility in this matter depends on […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A young girl was touched inappropriately by her uncle. She did not want this. He exploited her love and trust. How should the family deal with this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This is very serious. The family’s first responsibility is to protect […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The night (al-layl) begins at Maghrib. But I know that night prayer (qiyam al-layl) is specifically after Isha. My question: when the Quran and hadith describe the virtue of worshipping at night, do they mean only after Isha—or does any act of worship from Maghrib to Fajr carry that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Since the Quran is in Arabic, does that mean Arabic is the language of Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. No. Allah Most High transcends all created things, and language is created. Allah’s Speech Is Eternal and Unlike Ours Allah Most High possesses an […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is bypassing a platform ban in violation of its terms sinful, and does earning income through a new account for otherwise permissible services become impermissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate You have raised two issues, and each needs its own answer. The Breach […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a real estate purchase agreement contains an assignment clause, is the written disclosure Islamically sufficient, or must I also verbally inform the seller that I may assign the contract? And in negotiation, may I say “I can offer you X,” or must I clarify that another buyer may […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the conduct of the Saudi state as custodian of Mecca — its approach to custodianship, commercialization, destruction of heritage, and treatment of scholars — affect my personal obligation to perform hajj? Answer Your concerns are acknowledged and are significant. Each will be addressed in turn prior to presenting […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why did some early Qurayshi reports call the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) “Ibn Abi Kabsha” — was it a comment on his lineage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. I appreciate your […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on repeating Surah Al-Fatiha in Salah when one stumbles, restarts verses, or repeats words due to breathlessness and lack of confidence? Does repeating incomplete verses or individual words multiple times count toward the threshold of repeating four verses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]