Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

June 3, 2023 4 mins

Is the Animal Lawful to Eat If a Slaughtering Knife Wasn’t Sharp Enough?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My father is new to slaughtering animals. He’s tried only chickens so far. He sharpened the knife, said he didn’t know how to get it sharper, and slaughtered a chicken, but he had to slice at the throat multiple times, and it wasn’t one clear cut. Is the chicken still […]
June 1, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Compassion Upon Parents: Quranic Supplications 9

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles are drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This article is about asking for compassion upon parents. The video series can be viewed here. رَّبِّ ٱرْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِى صَغِيرًۭا  “My Lord, show […]
May 29, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Mindfulness: Quranic Supllications 8

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles are drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This article is about asking for mindfulness. The video series can be viewed here. رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن […]
May 26, 2023 5 mins

Respond With Faith

This is an edited excerpt from an interview with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (SFR) by Dr Shadee ElMasry (SM) of Safina Society. This section turns on trials and how to respond with faith. You can watch the entire interview here. SFR: I’m a little bit older than you, Dr Shadee, but when I came back to […]
May 25, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Care, Mercy and Love: Quranic Supplications 7

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles are drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This eighth article is about asking for care, mercy and love. The video series can be viewed here. رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوْ […]
May 24, 2023 2 mins

Guidance for the Student of Knowledge

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani was asked by Shaykh Firas Shaheen – a Hanafi scholar who is part of the Jordanian Fatwa Council, and a student of Shaykh Faraz – to give advice to students on seeking knowledge. Topics addressed include the importance of gradual study, focus, mastery, and the importance of remaining under the mentorship and […]
May 22, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Strength and Victory: Quranic Supplications 6

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles are drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This article is about asking for strength and victory. The video series can be viewed here. رَبَّنَآ أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًۭا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى […]
May 19, 2023 5 mins

Evil and Pain Are Not Synonymous

This is an edited excerpt from an interview with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (SFR) by Dr Shadee ElMasry (SM) of Safina Society. The subject is the perception and reality of evil. You can watch the entire interview here. SM: We should define evil technically. In the Sharia evil is defined as disobedience of Allah that is […]
May 15, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Acceptance: Quranic Supplications 4

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles is drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This fifth article is about asking Allah for acceptance. The video series can be viewed here. رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّآ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ […]
May 11, 2023 2 mins

Can I Ask Allah for a Personal Miracle?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can I ask for a personal miracle with a problem that I’m having? I am not a wali, and this miracle will technically be something that I can’t conceal because it does have to do with my physicality. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I […]
May 11, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Facilitation: Quranic Supplications 3

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles is drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This article is about asking for facilitation in important matters. The video series can be viewed here.  رَبِّ ٱشْرَحْ لِى صَدْرِى  وَيَسِّرْ لِىٓ أَمْرِى  […]
May 8, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Righteous Families: Quranic Supplications 2

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles are drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This article is about asking for righteous families. The video series can be viewed here. وَٱلَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَٰجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّـٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ […]
May 5, 2023 10 mins

Good and Evil in Islam

This is an edited excerpt from an interview with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (SFR) by Dr Shadee ElMasry (SM) of Safina Society. The discussion is wide-ranging, but begins with the question of good and evil in Islam. You can watch the entire interview here. SM: I don’t think the Christian theologians have done much to answer […]
May 4, 2023 2 mins

Supplication for Guidance: Quranic Supplications 1

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles is drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This article is about asking for guidance. You can view the video series here. In Surat al-Fatiha we make the most comprehensive supplication possible. […]
May 1, 2023 2 mins

Call and Behold the Answer: Quranic Supplications Series

During Ramadan 2023, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani gave a series of daily video talks on supplications in the Quran. This series of articles are drawn from those talks and the related eBook. This first article in the series is Sheikh Faraz’s foreword from the eBook. The video series can be viewed here. “Call upon Me, I […]
April 14, 2023 2 mins

Does Ignorance and Lack of Practice Necessitate Saying the Shahada (Testificatio...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I was born Muslim, but in my teenage years, I was ignorant and didn’t practice or know my deen. I never prayed, and I even mocked the deen for laughs. Alhamdulilah, Allah guided me to Islam, but because of my foolishness towards the deen, there is a possibility I […]
April 11, 2023 2 mins

Can I Marry a Non-Muslim Woman?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can one have relations with a Non-Believer or marry a Non-Muslim, especially as Muslim women have unrealistic expectations? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I would advise you to take the means to marry a believing woman who is suitable and pleasing to you. Marry […]
March 25, 2023 2 mins

Are All the Articles of Faith Personally Obligatory to Affirm?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question There are so many things to believe. Are all the points of belief personally obligatory (fard ʿayn)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. No, only the core beliefs are personally obligatory (fard ʿayn). These core beliefs are the clearly […]
March 23, 2023 2 mins

What Do I Do If I Suffer from Doubts of Disbelief?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I’m having dirty thoughts about Allah… I had fallen into grave sins as a result of my repetitive thoughts. I want to go back to Allah. Is there anything I can do to soften my heart? Please advise. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I […]
March 7, 2023 3 mins

Reader on Exposing and Disclosing Past Sins

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Allah Most High says: “As for those who repent, believe, and do good deeds, they are the ones whose evil deeds Allah will change into good deeds. For Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran, 25:70] Abu Hurayra reports that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless […]
February 23, 2023 3 mins

Can We Abbreviate the Name of Prophet Muhammad (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Pea...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible for me to shorten Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) name to “PM” because I study Islam in school and have to write the Prophet’s name a lot in essays? It takes longer to write it completely. I don’t mean to offend anyone […]
February 4, 2023 1 min

What Is the Best Dictionary for Words in the Quran?

Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question What is the best dictionary for words in the Quran? Answer Raghib al-Isfahani’s Mufradat Alfadh al-Quran is the best Arabic-Arabic dictionary for words in the Quran. For an Arabic-English dictionary, Lane’s Lexicon would be the best. And Allah knows best. [Shaykh] Farid Dingle Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz […]
February 1, 2023 4 mins

How Do I Return Stolen Items When I Can’t Find Their Owners?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I used to be very far from Islam in practice and used to steal a lot; I stole from unlocked cars and a few people which whom I have no contact now, so I don’t even know the owners to return the money I always feel sad/anxious knowing Allah […]
January 24, 2023 2 mins

How Should Muslims Conduct and Engage in the Political Sphere?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should Muslims conduct and engage in the political sphere, especially those interested in becoming lawyers or members of Congress? Many social issues run contrary to the Shari’a, such as same-sex marriage, the prevalence of alcohol, drugs, etc. How are Muslims meant to navigate these spheres? Answer This is […]