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 […]

The question addressed in this article is central to our understanding of ourselves and Muslims. It is the second in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Who Am I? Understanding Muslim Identity in Light of the Prophet’s Way. The question of, “Who am I?” is one of the most important questions. Scholars of the […]

This article is taken 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 second article in the series. Allah made the universe in further order by sending Prophets […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I would like to know if the Zam Zam water sold online in the USA, is it authentic or fake? Would you recommend using it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. That basis is that we have a good […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question According to Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Maturidi (may Allah have mercy on them), what is the status of the action of the servant? Is it created by Allah Most High? Is there any difference between their positions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If one says, “Allah is the enabler of all affairs,” intending that without His permission, nothing can take place, is it correct? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. There is nothing wrong with this. There are similar expressions in the Quran and Sunna. Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The topic of UFOs has once again made headlines in the US. It has come up as a topic of conversation at work, too. I would like to know if Muslims believe in the possibility of aliens. If we do believe that they could exist, does that mean they […]