Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the status of hadith graded rigorously authentic (sahih) in collections outside the Six Books (al-Kutub al-Sitta), such as Sahih Ibn Hibban, al-Mustadrak, Musnad al-Bazzar, the works of Tabarani, and the like? Must we believe in such a hadith? Are they at the same level of authority as […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question May we repeat the same supplication in prostration (sujud) or in the seated recital (tashahhud)? Which Quranic phrases and which remembrances may be said in sujud, in bowing (ruku), or in the sitting between them, and what else may be done to beautify the prayer (salah)? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have used the Enneagram personality system as a tool of self-discovery, and it has helped me. I worry that it has also made me too self-absorbed. I am uncertain how much weight one can place on a pseudo-science like typology in Islam and in psychology.  Should I leave […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the spiritual diseases that can lead someone to commit sexual abuse, to deny it, and to feel no remorse? How can a survivor begin to heal, especially when those closest to them do not believe them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Others sometimes misunderstand me based on outward signs, assuming interests or disinterests I do not actually have. How does Islam view these misunderstandings about a person’s true intentions and inner state? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah relieve you of this weight and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I work as an AI trainer. My job is to review AI-generated media, such as images and audio, for quality. Some images include AI-generated human figures, which I believe are not permitted. I can skip these and focus only on permissible content. My first question is: Is it permissible […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question While helping my father with technology, I accidentally saw messages he sent to other women. I do not feel able to confront him, and I do not want to involve my mother. What is the best way to respond in accordance with Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My father has dementia. I manage his bank account. He is eligible for zakat but unlikely to pay it himself. May I pay on his behalf? He also owns property abroad—the transfer to me was never legally completed. He permits me to use part of the rental income. Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I run a halal jewelry business. My supplier appoints me as their agent (wakil). I inspect items at home, then ship them to the customer. Ownership stays with the supplier until delivery. A customer pays in advance; I inspect days later before shipping. Is this structure permissible? Does my […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should a Muslim deal with severe anxiety and intrusive fears about causing harm, even when no action has occurred? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Such thoughts are not sinful. The very distress you feel is a sign of faith. If someone truly wished […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My parents use money obtained through fraud for household expenses. I benefit from it and may have helped in the process. Am I sinful or financially liable? What should I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Your responsibility in this matter depends on […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A young girl was touched inappropriately by her uncle. She did not want this. He exploited her love and trust. How should the family deal with this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This is very serious. The family’s first responsibility is to protect […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The night (al-layl) begins at Maghrib. But I know that night prayer (qiyam al-layl) is specifically after Isha. My question: when the Quran and hadith describe the virtue of worshipping at night, do they mean only after Isha—or does any act of worship from Maghrib to Fajr carry that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Since the Quran is in Arabic, does that mean Arabic is the language of Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. No. Allah Most High transcends all created things, and language is created. Allah’s Speech Is Eternal and Unlike Ours Allah Most High possesses an […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is bypassing a platform ban in violation of its terms sinful, and does earning income through a new account for otherwise permissible services become impermissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate You have raised two issues, and each needs its own answer. The Breach […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a real estate purchase agreement contains an assignment clause, is the written disclosure Islamically sufficient, or must I also verbally inform the seller that I may assign the contract? And in negotiation, may I say “I can offer you X,” or must I clarify that another buyer may […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the conduct of the Saudi state as custodian of Mecca — its approach to custodianship, commercialization, destruction of heritage, and treatment of scholars — affect my personal obligation to perform hajj? Answer Your concerns are acknowledged and are significant. Each will be addressed in turn prior to presenting […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why did some early Qurayshi reports call the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) “Ibn Abi Kabsha” — was it a comment on his lineage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. I appreciate your […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on repeating Surah Al-Fatiha in Salah when one stumbles, restarts verses, or repeats words due to breathlessness and lack of confidence? Does repeating incomplete verses or individual words multiple times count toward the threshold of repeating four verses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Regarding Allah’s Plan: When Allah decrees a specific outcome for worldly matters, such as a career path, health, or marriage, how does He influence human hearts toward that outcome without compulsion? If a specific job or marriage is decreed for an individual, by what means does Allah incline the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is saying Labbayk (At Your Behest) permitted for other than Allah, given that it is part of the talbiya of Hajj and Umra? I see people saying Labbayk ya Ghazzah, Labbayk ya Aqsa… Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Talbiya itself is perfectly […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I travel between cities for work, usually 90–120 km each way. Sometimes I leave early and return the same night. Can I shorten my prayers? Does the ruling change if this travel is my regular routine? And can I pray in offices, train stations, or service areas? Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are the claims that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) took verses from an enslaved Christian, or that a scribe altered Quranic verses, authentic? How should one navigate these doubts? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Such doubts can unsettle sincere readers; […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A man who is obligated to attend the Friday Prayer performs Zuhr beforehand, but subsequently either misses the Friday Prayer entirely or is prevented from reaching it. According to the Hanafi school, is his earlier Zuhr considered valid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]