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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How did the Hanafis derive from the Quran and Sunna that four rounds of tawaf fulfill the fard, while seven rounds are wajib? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The Quranic Command and Its Usuli Implication The analysis begins with Allah Most High’s command in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does using a temporary brush-on beard dye labeled as water-resistant affect the validity of wudu once applied? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Normal hair dyes bought in shops do not affect the validity of wudu or ghusl, because […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone needs to achieve purity from major impurity but has no access to ghusl facilities, is it permissible to perform tayammum to pray while wudu facilities are available? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The dry ablution (tayammum) […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the Islamic ruling on selling products or services to restaurants that serve non-halal food, and is it permissible to work for—or own stock in—companies that supply them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It is permissible to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I didn’t know I had to do ghusl after menses, so for about 5 years, I had just been praying without performing any ghusl after my period. Does this render all my prayers from the last five years invalid? If so, do I have to make them up? Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should one do with a caged bird that cannot survive outside, may be impure, and is illegal to keep—should it be released or given to an organization even if it may suffer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Wudu Valid If Hair Serum Blocks Water from the Scalp? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on wudu when hair serum prevents water from reaching the scalp. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Must One Obey a Mother Who Objects to Visiting the Mosque? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains whether a child must obey their mother if she objects to them visiting the mosque. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is It Permissible to Pay a Fine for Delaying Tax Payments? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on paying fines for delaying tax payments. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Should We Address Years of Missed Prayers Without a Valid Excuse? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to address years of missed prayers without a valid excuse. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani If I Join Prayer but Miss Sitting, Must I Recite It? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling for one who joins the prayer during the Imam’s tashahhud but misses sitting. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Does Swallowing Water in the Mouth After Rinsing in Ramadan Break the Fast? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on swallowing water left in the mouth after rinsing during Ramadan. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Does Divorce Occur If Intended but Uncertain It Was Spoken? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling when one intends divorce but is unsure if the words were spoken. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Make Up Missed Prayers of the Same Type with a General Intention? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on making up missed prayers of the same type with a general intention. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can “Alhamdulillah ‘Ala Kulli Hal” Be Said After Both Good and Bad Events? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the meaning of saying Alhamdulillah ‘ala kulli hal (“All praise is for Allah in every state”). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it sinful to buy or use items like clothes or jewelry from shops if they may contain harmful chemicals? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question and for trying to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the Hanafi ruling on marital intimacy when the wife is reluctant? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the Hanafi ruling on marital intimacy when the wife is reluctant. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does Wudu break if tears from hay fever flow down the face? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains whether wudu is broken by tears caused by hay fever flowing down the face. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Did Imam Abu Hanifa teach some of the companions? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani clarifies whether Imam Abu Hanifa taught any of the Companions of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are doubts about Islam a natural part of one’s faith journey? Answer In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how doubts about Islam can arise and how they may fit within a believer’s faith journey. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder […]