Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Best Ways to Fear Allah Wherever You Are? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz explains what exactly fear of Allah(Taqwa) comprises, how it is actualized, and how to achieve it. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is It Permissible to Use Chapstick While Fasting? In this video, Shaykh Faraz goes over the ruling of applying a moisturizer to one’s lips while fasting. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Benefits of Salat al-Fatih? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz elaborates on the benefits of the different modes of salawat on the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Doing Sadl in Prayer in Hanafi School Permissible? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz explains whether it is appropriate for a person following the Hanafi School to do Sadl of his hands in the prayer and what is the emphasized sunna in the Hanafi School. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten […]

The words of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) are full of rich lessons. Among them is his address during the farewell Hajj. This is the second in a series of articles on The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity. There are multiple sermons. We are going to take one of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should one deal with waswasa? Shaykh Faraz advises that dealing with waswasa involves seeking knowledge and consulting reliable scholars for a balanced approach to intrusive thoughts.   Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do asthma inhalers break fast? Would inhalers that are used for medicinal purposes break one’s fast? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers include the foremost theologian of recent times […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Where do we place our certainty Yaqeen and why? In addressing this question, Shaykh Faraz elucidates the foundations of our profound certainty (Yaqeen) and the reasoning behind them. He elaborates on thoughtful consideration of elements like religious faith, deep reflection on Quranic verses, and insights gleaned from the seerah. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Can I Show Love to Allah? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz summarises for us the path to loving Allah Most High and becoming beloved to Him. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Am I Sinful for Not Seeking Knowledge of Islam? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz explains what level of knowledge is incumbent on everyone to learn and how they can go about their journey of learning. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Does One Compete with Others in Doing Good Deeds without Accompanying Envy? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani comments on the difference between negative and positive jealousy and the importance of praying for those blessed by Allah with desirable things. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Is the Ruling of Tarawih? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani elucidates the ruling, origin, and modality of Tarawih prayers in Ramadan. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers include […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Must a Sick Person Fast? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani details the types of hardship in Islam, one of which is sickness. He also explains the importance of seeking counsel for making judgments on one’s hardships. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do I Need to Make Up My Fast and Prayer out of Neglectfulness? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling regarding making up missed fasts and prayers and how to go about doing them. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What Is the Expiation for Breaking the Fast during Ramadan? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani details the types of breaking of the fast during Ramadan and their respective expiations or lack thereof. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is the Meat Slaughtered by Non-Muslims Halal? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the permissibility of eating meat slaughtered by the People of The Book. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is It Permissible to Take the Kunya Abu al-Qasim? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the precedence of adopting the kunya Abu al-Qasim. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the various influences on building a presence in prayer particularly, and in life in general. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Objectives of Fasting? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani details how acts of devotion in Islam express one’s faith in Allah, particularly through fasting. He also lists many wisdoms attached to the prescription of fasting. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading […]

The words of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) are full of rich lessons. Among them is his address during the farewell Hajj. This is the first in a series of articles on The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity. Every believer should know that the Prophet (Allah bless him and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do I do Khatam or recite with meaning in Ramadhan? Is it better to recite with an understanding of the meaning of the Quran, or should one focus on completing the Quran without fully understanding its meanings? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the intention to stop fast break the fast? How does the intention affect the validity of fasting during Ramadan? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers include the foremost […]

This is the ninth 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. The closest companions of Abu Hanifa were all of great standing in Hadith. One […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Does Having Unconditional Hope in Allah Mean? Is It for Entering Paradise? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the meaning of hope (raja’) and what true hope necessarily implies and what the Believer is called upon to hope for. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of […]