Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is one sinful for repeatedly missing prayers due to forgetfulness or laziness? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. When an Excuse Becomes Repeated An excuse is typically only considered an excuse when it does not become habitual. For example, if someone shows up late to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it haram to support or promote content that includes uncovered women if the cause itself is good? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. Distinguishing Between the Uncovered and the Lewd These are sensitive matters that require careful distinction. There is a fundamental difference between […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Was the worship of Allah alone present before Prophethood? And how did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) worship during that time? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Period of Fatra The time between Sayyidina ‘Isa (peace be upon him), Jesus […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it obligatory to repeat a prayer if a necessary wajib act was omitted? Does the ruling change if the omission was intentional? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The Ruling on Omitting a Wajib in Prayer In the Hanafi school, omitting a wajib (necessary) […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When is the last time that I can pray the ‘Asr prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The Valid Time for the ‘Asr Prayer The valid time for the ‘Asr prayer extends from when the time of ‘Asr enters until the time of Maghrib […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does wudu break if tears from hay fever flow down one’s face? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. If the tears are like regular tears and have the same characteristics as normal tears, then they do not break wudu. However, if one has an infection […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When is a spiritual retreat appropriate, and how should one prepare for it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The Meaning of Spiritual Retreat Spiritual retreat, or i‘tikaf, is of various kinds. In the religious tradition of Islam, based on Prophetic teachings, it means to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a mother becomes upset when her child visits the mosque, must the child obey and stop going? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. This matter depends on the circumstances, particularly the child’s age and the reasons behind the parent’s concern. Considering the Age and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the Islamic way to disagree without causing conflict? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. A foundational principle in dealing with disagreement is humility. It is attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib that he said that if everyone who did not truly know […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can a Muslim invest excess wealth in a way that pleases Allah Most High? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. There are several sound and praiseworthy ways in which a Muslim can invest excess wealth in a manner that is pleasing to Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If I pay part of the price for a property, but ownership has not yet transferred to me, do I owe zakat on the amount I have paid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Zakat is due only on wealth one actually possesses and owns. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the hadith about women being created from a rib mean that they’re crooked or inferior? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. No. The hadith of the woman being created from the rib highlights the complementarity between men and women. A man is not complete […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are hadith authentic, and how do we know that they have been preserved? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. It is a tremendous honor and gift from Allah that He has promised to preserve the final revelation and its understanding. Allah’s Promise to Preserve Revelation […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is my marriage valid if I married with an imam as my guardian, without my father’s consent? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. There are a few considerations in this matter. The Validity Depends on the Details If the imam who acted as guardian was […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it wrong to pray the greeting of the mosque during the Friday khutba to avoid people correcting or objecting? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Following One’s Madhhab In this matter, one should follow the madhhab that one adheres to. The prayer of greeting […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the causes of arrogance (kibr), and how can a believer avoid falling into it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant us clarity of heart and protect us from the diseases of the soul. The Reality of Arrogance Arrogance, or kibr, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question As someone struggling with addiction, how do I avoid feeling overwhelming guilt? How do I not feel that my faith is weak because of my ongoing struggle with sin? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. May Allah grant […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In the hadith about the Final Hour, what does it mean that knowledge will be taken away? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The Beloved Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) explained this matter clearly in an authentic hadith narrated in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it considered showing off to feel good about attaining worldly pleasures? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Showing Off Showing off, or insincerity, is to perform an action for other than Allah. Insincerity is prohibited explicitly in acts of worship and devotion. These include […]

This article is based on the SeekersGuidance On-Demand Course titled Ihsan in the Age of Distraction, which provides both conceptual clarity about what Ihsan truly means and actionable strategies for implementation, moving from scattered, distracted engagement with faith to a centered, conscious practice of spiritual excellence. Time, Technology, and Living with Purpose We live in an […]

This article draws on a SeekersGuidance seminar reflecting on the life, character, and scholarly legacy of the late Shaykh Adib al-Kallas, highlighting defining moments that exemplify his priorities, humility, reverence for the Sacred Law, and devotion to knowledge. The Passing of His Brother and His Priorities One of the most striking memories related to Shaykh […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My brother and I suffer from asthma and often have sore throats that make eating, drinking, and speaking painful. How should we pray in this state? Is it valid to recite without moving the tongue or forming sounds? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Prayer […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to compliment or encourage others—for example, by saying they look nice or did a good job—if it is done moderately and sincerely, without exaggeration or causing arrogance? Answer It is permissible–and sometimes praiseworthy–to offer sincere and positive compliments. This should be done truthfully and without exaggeration; […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on cracking one’s knuckles during prayer, in the mosque, while walking to the mosque, and in general? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The Hanafi scholars deemed it disliked to crack one’s knuckles—meaning to press […]