Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses? Shaykh Faraz will provide guidance on identifying the recipients of Zakat, including those with illnesses requiring substantial financial expenses. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Materials Can I Make Tayammum With? Can I Use Drywall for Tayammum? Shaykh Faraz will explain what can be used to purify oneself through tayammum when water is unavailable. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Is the General Principle on Animal Saliva? Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the criteria for discerning the purity of saliva and hair from street animals or domestic ones. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He […]

This is the fifth in a series of articles on physical wellness based on Abu Zayd al-Balkhi’s work. The full seminar can be accessed here: Physical Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls. Abu Zayd also wrote at length about the relationship between health and sexual intercourse. The Sunna is to see that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is It Sinful to Recite the Quran without Tajwid? Every day, we read the Quran and listen to its recitation. However, when is it obligatory to recite it with proper tajwid? Shaykh Faraz will guide us on this matter, quoting some hadith that bring joy to the heart and explaining […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram? We often encounter a red light and don’t see any cars. Our first instinct is to cross. Do we ask ourselves what Islam says about this act? Shaykh Faraz will explain to us how to behave in these circumstances. Shaykh Faraz […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills? Arabic is the language of the Quran and of our Beloved Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace). We should all try to learn it. Shaykh Faraz will provide all the steps to follow to master this language. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople been fulfilled? “Verily, you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful army will that army be, and what a wonderful commander will that conqueror be.” Shaykh Faraz will elucidate this Hadith, He will also shed light on the identity of the Great Conqueror […]

The words of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) are full of rich lessons. Among them is his address during the farewell Hajj. This is the fourteenth in a series of articles on The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity. “Then let whoever is present tell whoever is absent.” The central […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Does a Goatee Fulfill the Minimum of the Beard in the Hanafi School? There are numerous styles of beard cuts, but which ones truly adhere to the Sunna? Shaykh Faraz will explain the conditions necessary for a beard cut to be considered in accordance with the Sunna. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do Good Deeds Benefit Me If I Keep Falling into Sin? Even when committed to good deeds such as reading the Quran and giving zakat, it’s possible to fall into sin repeatedly. Shaykh Faraz will clarify whether these sins nullify our good deeds and provide valuable advice on what to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Switch to Following the Shafi’i School? For various reasons, such as study or personal circumstances, there may be a need to change one’s Madhab (school of Islamic jurisprudence). Shaykh Faraz will clarify whether it’s possible to change one’s Madhab and when it’s appropriate to make this choice. Shaykh […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Recite Other Sunna Adhkar in the Prayer? During prayer, to draw even closer to Allah, we aim to increase our supplications. Shaykh Faraz will explain how to incorporate other supplications when praying in a congregation, when praying alone, and when it is recommended to do so. Shaykh Faraz […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Why Do Women Pray behind Men? We are accustomed to a specific order of lines during prayers, such as women behind men, children in front of women, or a single man praying to the left of the Imam, among others. Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the underlying rules governing this order. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Wudu Required in Order to Touch the Bible? In addition to the Quran, previous communities received other sacred scriptures, which have undergone modifications over time. Shaykh Faraz will discuss scholars’ opinions on handling these texts, considering whether Wudu is necessary, given that some parts contain divine guidance. Shaykh Faraz […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Are Multiple Friday Prayers in One City Permissible? In cities with multiple mosques, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will clarify the validity of prayers conducted in more than one. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do You Recommend “The Quran Beheld” by Sh Nuh Keller? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains why he recommends this particular translation of the Quran. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Which Type of Envy Is Permissible? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz clarifies the Islamic notion of positive envy. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Is the Ruling on Ascribing a Direction to Allah Most High? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains why ascribing direction to Allah is invalid. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Is the Wisdom behind the Celebration of Eid al Fitr? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains why the gift of repentance and celebrating Eid are connected. 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 What Do I Do If I Made Ghusl but Forgot to Wash My Mouth and Nose? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the Ghusl according to the Hanafi School. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are Some Ethical Guidelines in Transactions? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz discusses three important principles we are guided by in financial transactions. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten […]

This is the fourth in a series of articles on physical wellness based on Abu Zayd al-Balkhi’s work. The full seminar can be accessed here: Physical Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls. There is a fascinating thing Abu Zayd writes about, we do not necessarily associate it directly with physical health but […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do I Discharge My Zakat al-Fitr? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz explains who is expected to pay zakat al-fitr and whether dependents are required to pay it. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He […]