Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can a man in ihram wear more than the two standard cloths when he needs additional covering for illness, cold weather, or because the cloth becomes see-through when wet? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. You are not restricted to only two clothes. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If my poor relative arranges my qurbani for me, is it allowed for them to keep all the meat? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Yes, if you give them clear permission. The meat from your qurbani is yours. Your relative, as your […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A couple is considering IVF using the husband’s sperm and a donor egg from a non-spouse, with the wife carrying the child. Is this permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah Most High grant you what is best for you in this […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the deeper meaning and spiritual benefit of saying that Allah is sufficient for us, and how do the prophetic traditions and the masters of spirituality explain our overall tawakkul (reliance) on Allah Most High? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Blessings and peace […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I made a vow to pray ten extra rak‘as every Friday for a year. I have kept this up, but I missed one Friday because I forgot while traveling early in the morning. What should I do now? Do I need to offer any expiation? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I struggle with anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I have read that perishable food should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking, and I worry that eating leftovers later may harm me. How should I deal with these fears in light of Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a person has severe, long-term mental health conditions that prevent them from remembering or maintaining the daily prayers, are these obligations lifted? If not, what is the minimum they need to do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah make this trial a […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I deeply regret past sexual sins and feel overwhelmed by guilt, intrusive desires, and the fear that my present struggles and health issues are a punishment. How can I sincerely repent, manage these thoughts and desires, and move forward with hope in Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can the Sunni prohibition of rebellion against rulers be reconciled with reports that Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) supported uprisings? Did he permit rebellion under specific conditions, and what is the established Hanafi position? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When the thought of asking difficult questions about prayer and belief brings on anxiety and avoidance, how should one approach seeking knowledge? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I ask Allah Most High to grant you ease and to open for you the doors of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In the Hanafi school, if a husband says “I leave you” or its equivalent in a non-divorce context (such as ending a phone call), with no intention of divorce, does this count as a valid divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Close relatives have cut off contact during an ongoing inheritance dispute involving my father. Am I obliged to maintain ties with them, or can I wait until the situation settles? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I am sorry for the strain you are carrying. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I accidentally broke a window in a public place. I am afraid of what might happen if I admit it. What should I do? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Your concern is real, and your question shows a heart that wants to do what […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When trying to stay committed to Islam while caught in a serious sin, how should I think about accountability and find a path to sincere repentance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate May Allah Most High lighten your heart and grant you the relief of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When parents pray for a marriage their daughter does not want, and the daughter prays to be protected from it, whose dua is accepted? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray Allah Most High eases your situation and softens every heart involved toward what […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When zakat becomes due, may one set aside the funds and distribute them gradually over the year, or must the full amount be paid out immediately? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In short, yes, it is permitted to distribute zakat gradually throughout the year, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Watching debates between Muslims and non-Muslims raises doubts in my faith. How should I respond, and what is the path back to clarity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray that Allah Most High alleviates the unease in your heart and strengthens your faith. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone sees unusual markings or patterns (in nature or on a floor) that seem to confirm aspects of faith or hadith, how should they respond, and how did the early Muslims distinguish a good sign (al-fa’l) from forbidden superstition? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to run a marketing agency that connects brands with social media influencers, when some of the content may include women displaying beautified appearances, makeup, fashion, or music? Is it permissible to earn a commission from arranging such collaborations? Answer Brokerage, in itself, is permitted in our […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Am I sinful for not using black seed (al-habba al-sawda’) when others recommend it for illness, after I tried it for my own chronic condition and did not find benefit? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. There is no sin upon you. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the rejection of worship pertain solely to clearly unlawful income, or does it also encompass income from professions subject to scholarly disagreement, where some authorities permit them? If an individual follows a valid fatwa permitting such work, is the resulting income considered halal and tayyib, even if others […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible for a woman who feels unable to handle pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children, because of ongoing discomfort with aspects of her femininity, to intentionally marry an infertile man in order to avoid having children? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sinful to limit or avoid close friendship with someone due to differences in personality, habits, or interests, while maintaining respect and harboring no ill feelings? And how does one ensure no ill feelings remain? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone unknowingly benefits from items taken without permission and cannot identify or return them to the owner, what should they do? Is it enough to give charity for the value, or is something more required? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah Most […]