This is the sixth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Abu Hanifa is from the people of Iraq in general and most specifically from […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on child sexual abuse in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It would be of the gravest of major sins, as it combines the major sins of: (a) zina (b) harming a child; and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I was told to ask Shaykh Faraz by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus my question through here. So I’m working on a film project for university, and I’m making a qasida for the film. For the film, it’s required to introduce the character, the problem, and resolve the problem, so I’m […]

This is the fifth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Imam Abu Hanifa was strict when it came to the narrator. He required that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question 1) When observing the fast of Daud AS, is it permissible or recommended to keep the extra fasts such as the three lunar days, fasting ten days of dhul hijja, etc? What extra fasts can be kept that is, what is the optimal recommended number of fasts throughout the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the reasons behind terminating the allegiance one has with a Shaykh? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The basis is that one only takes a spiritual path (tariqa) because there is clear religious benefit in it; and one only leaves such a path if there is […]

This is the fourth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Hadith is that which is transmitted. What it relates to is the legislative example […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Since philanthropy is a great advantage of Islam, I began to inquire about accepting money from non-Muslims or giving money to non-Muslims through zakat or charity, so I had to write academic research on this topic in order to study it, which led me to come to your presence […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The following questions arise within our community, and hopefully, you can provide us with answers to these in accordance with Islamic law. 1. Can, may someone who is gay [active, passive] lead prayer [or be Imam]; 2. Can, may someone who commits zina [openly] lead prayer [or be Imam […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Could you please explain the exact definition of contempt in relation to faith? This is because there are multiple definitions of contempt in various English dictionaries. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Contempt (ihtiqar) In the Arabic language, contempt […]

This is the third article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Legal preference (istihsan) is to deem something good or to deem something better. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Question YouTube seems to be cracking down on the usage of ad blockerss. If they don’t go as far as stopping you from watching videos, can one still continue to use such ad blockers?   Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. There are differing approaches to this issue. […]

The following article is from the On Demand Course: Is the Quran True Revelation? by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Ali Hani. This is the fourth in a series. لَمْ تَقْتَرِنْ بِزَمِانٍ وَهْيَ تُخْبِرُنَا عَنْ المَعَادِ وَعَنْ عَادٍ وَعَنْ إِرَمِ They aren’t bound by constraints of time, as they tell us of The day to […]

This is the second article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Praiseworthy reason was practiced by the Sahaba, those who followed them, and each succeeding […]

The following article is from the On Demand Course: Is the Quran True Revelation? by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Ali Hani. This is the third in a series. فَمَا تُعَدُّ وَلاَ تُحْصَى عَجَائِبُهَا وَلاَ تُسَامُ عَلَى الإِكْثَارِ بِالسَّأَمِ Such that their wonders are countless and beyond any bounds, And never found to be tiresome […]

This is the first article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Imam Muhammad Zahid al-Kawthari wrote a work named The Fiqh of the People of […]

The following article is from the On Demand Course: Is the Quran True Revelation? by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Ali Hani. This is the second in a series. كَفَاكَ بِالْعِلْمِ فِي الأُمِّيِّ مُعْجِزَةً فِي الجَاهِلِيَّةِ وَالتَّأْدِيبِ فِي اليُتُمِ “Enlightenment in the one unread is wonder enough, In Age of Darkness; and good upbringing in […]

This article is from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the sixth article in the series. There is a collective responsibility. Have concern for the environment, animals, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How Do I Respond to the Tribulations Our Brethren in Palestine Face? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. There is wisdom in tests, trials, and tribulations. Allah Most High tells us: “How gloriously exalted in beneficence overall is He in whose hand alone is Sovereignty; And He has […]

The following article is from the On Demand Course: Is the Quran True Revelation? by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Ali Hani. This is the first in a series. دَامَتْ لَدَيْنَا فَفَاقَتْ كُلَّ مُعْجِزَةٍ مِنَ النَّبِيِّينَ إِذْ جَاءَتْ وَلَمْ تَدُمِ They stayed among us, and so transcended all miracles From all the prophets, as they […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am freelancing, using articles from other websites, translating them into another language, and earning money. Does this practice comply with Islamic principles? Until now, we have been earning money through the aforementioned work. Is the money we have earned considered halal or haram? Can we use this money? […]

This article is from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the fifth article in the series. Submission is to make one’s action in accordance with the Divine […]

The question addressed in this article is central to our understanding of ourselves and Muslims. It is the third in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Who Am I? Understanding Muslim Identity in Light of the Prophet’s Way. Who we are governs the choices that we make. We have an embodiment of our […]

This article is from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the fourth article in the series. Allah tells us in the Quran: وَمَا مِن دَاۤبَّة فِی ٱلۡأَرۡضِ […]