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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]