Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the Islamic way to disagree without causing conflict? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. A foundational principle in dealing with disagreement is humility. It is attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib that he said that if everyone who did not truly know […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can a Muslim invest excess wealth in a way that pleases Allah Most High? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. There are several sound and praiseworthy ways in which a Muslim can invest excess wealth in a manner that is pleasing to Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If I pay part of the price for a property, but ownership has not yet transferred to me, do I owe zakat on the amount I have paid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Zakat is due only on wealth one actually possesses and owns. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the hadith about women being created from a rib mean that they’re crooked or inferior? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. No. The hadith of the woman being created from the rib highlights the complementarity between men and women. A man is not complete […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are hadith authentic, and how do we know that they have been preserved? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. It is a tremendous honor and gift from Allah that He has promised to preserve the final revelation and its understanding. Allah’s Promise to Preserve Revelation […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is my marriage valid if I married with an imam as my guardian, without my father’s consent? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. There are a few considerations in this matter. The Validity Depends on the Details If the imam who acted as guardian was […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it wrong to pray the greeting of the mosque during the Friday khutba to avoid people correcting or objecting? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Following One’s Madhhab In this matter, one should follow the madhhab that one adheres to. The prayer of greeting […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the causes of arrogance (kibr), and how can a believer avoid falling into it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant us clarity of heart and protect us from the diseases of the soul. The Reality of Arrogance Arrogance, or kibr, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question As someone struggling with addiction, how do I avoid feeling overwhelming guilt? How do I not feel that my faith is weak because of my ongoing struggle with sin? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. May Allah grant […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In the hadith about the Final Hour, what does it mean that knowledge will be taken away? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The Beloved Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) explained this matter clearly in an authentic hadith narrated in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it considered showing off to feel good about attaining worldly pleasures? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Showing Off Showing off, or insincerity, is to perform an action for other than Allah. Insincerity is prohibited explicitly in acts of worship and devotion. These include […]

This article is based on the SeekersGuidance On-Demand Course titled Ihsan in the Age of Distraction, which provides both conceptual clarity about what Ihsan truly means and actionable strategies for implementation, moving from scattered, distracted engagement with faith to a centered, conscious practice of spiritual excellence. Time, Technology, and Living with Purpose We live in an […]

This article draws on a SeekersGuidance seminar reflecting on the life, character, and scholarly legacy of the late Shaykh Adib al-Kallas, highlighting defining moments that exemplify his priorities, humility, reverence for the Sacred Law, and devotion to knowledge. The Passing of His Brother and His Priorities One of the most striking memories related to Shaykh […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My brother and I suffer from asthma and often have sore throats that make eating, drinking, and speaking painful. How should we pray in this state? Is it valid to recite without moving the tongue or forming sounds? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Prayer […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to compliment or encourage others—for example, by saying they look nice or did a good job—if it is done moderately and sincerely, without exaggeration or causing arrogance? Answer It is permissible–and sometimes praiseworthy–to offer sincere and positive compliments. This should be done truthfully and without exaggeration; […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on cracking one’s knuckles during prayer, in the mosque, while walking to the mosque, and in general? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The Hanafi scholars deemed it disliked to crack one’s knuckles—meaning to press […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How did the Hanafis derive from the Quran and Sunna that four rounds of tawaf fulfill the fard, while seven rounds are wajib? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The Quranic Command and Its Usuli Implication The analysis begins with Allah Most High’s command in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does using a temporary brush-on beard dye labeled as water-resistant affect the validity of wudu once applied? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Normal hair dyes bought in shops do not affect the validity of wudu or ghusl, because […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone needs to achieve purity from major impurity but has no access to ghusl facilities, is it permissible to perform tayammum to pray while wudu facilities are available? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The dry ablution (tayammum) […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the Islamic ruling on selling products or services to restaurants that serve non-halal food, and is it permissible to work for—or own stock in—companies that supply them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It is permissible to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I didn’t know I had to do ghusl after menses, so for about 5 years, I had just been praying without performing any ghusl after my period. Does this render all my prayers from the last five years invalid? If so, do I have to make them up? Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should one do with a caged bird that cannot survive outside, may be impure, and is illegal to keep—should it be released or given to an organization even if it may suffer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Wudu Valid If Hair Serum Blocks Water from the Scalp? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on wudu when hair serum prevents water from reaching the scalp. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Must One Obey a Mother Who Objects to Visiting the Mosque? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains whether a child must obey their mother if she objects to them visiting the mosque. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the […]