Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the benefits of regularly remembering Allah in daily life? Answer The remembrance of Allah is the key to all good. Allah Most High tells us in the Quran: O you who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance. And glorify Him morning and evening. [Quran, 33:41-42] Imam Ibn […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can one grow in religious commitment if they don’t feel a natural inclination toward it? Answer Religious growth requires intention and effort. Here are three key steps: Reflect Deeply Think about the gift of life, faith, and the Hereafter. Read the Quran, reflect on its meanings, and study […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can I perform my obligatory prayers in my own language instead of Arabic? Answer The desire to connect with Allah is commendable. However, the obligatory prayer (salah) must be performed in Arabic as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet said: “Pray as […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can one cultivate sincere care and concern for others in modern times? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Sincere concern for others is a core Islamic value. True sincerity (ikhlas) means acting only for Allah’s sake—seeking His reward, pleasure, and closeness. The Prophet […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I overcome spiritual fatigue and sustain worship with energy? Answer The Religion Is Ease, Not Burden The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “This religion is ease, and no one makes the religion difficult for themselves except that it will overwhelm them…” [Bukhari] If religion […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I balance social obligations with spiritual discipline? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate As-Salamu Alaikum The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Give everyone who has a right their due right.” [Bukhari; Muslim] This Hadith reflects the balance of the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What does it mean that mercy is found if you respond rightly to trials? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate As-salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah Allah Most High tells us: “My Mercy encompasses all things.” [Quran, 7:156]. This profound reality invites us to reflect on […]

In this article, Shaykh Faraz gives powerful advice at the conclusion of Ramadan to commit to remember God, through establishing prayer and keeping one’s tongue moist with remembrance. Maintaining Prayer Through Dhikr If we struggle with prayer, before we seek out reminders of its virtues, we should first focus on strengthening our connection with the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I increase in sincerity in worship during Ramadan and beyond? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate As-salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah This is a beautiful question. Allah Most High tells us: “˹It is˺ Allah ˹Who˺ has sent down the best message—a Book of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I develop consistency in prayer during Ramadan? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how Ramadan is a key time for building consistency in prayer. 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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can fasting help me overcome laziness in religious duties? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the spiritual and disciplinary benefits of fasting in strengthening one’s devotion. 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 […]

A Month of Opportunity and Spiritual Return Alhamdulillah, Ramadan is one of the great opportunities to return to Allah (Most High). As one of the scholars of Islam, Ibn Ata’illah (Allah have mercy upon him) said: “Allah has made obedience incumbent upon you, but in reality, He has only made Paradise incumbent for you.” This […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on dowry practices that conflict with Islamic teachings? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling on dowry practices that conflict with Islamic teachings. 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 Islamic Ruling on Organ Donation? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the Islamic ruling on organ donation, addressing its ethical and legal considerations based on scholarly consensus. Learn how Islamic principles guide decisions on saving lives while respecting bodily integrity. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How to Perform Istikhara for Major Life Decisions? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to perform Istikhara for major life decisions. He outlines its purpose, method, and how to interpret its outcomes with trust in Allah. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Guidelines on Student Loans in Non Muslim Countries? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the Islamic guidelines on student loans in non-Muslim countries. He clarifies the rulings on interest-based loans and explores permissible alternatives Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Earning Through Online Platforms, Freelancing, or Ridesharing Permissible? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the permissibility of earning through online platforms, freelancing, and ridesharing in Islam. He outlines key ethical considerations and conditions to ensure lawful income. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is faith in Islam valid without knowing all its proofs? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani clarifies whether faith in Islam is valid without knowing all its proofs. 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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How to manage differing scholarly opinions in the Islamic tradition? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to approach differing scholarly opinions in the Islamic tradition. 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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How to make a powerful du’a for the oppressed in Islam? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to make a powerful du’a for the oppressed in Islam. 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 Question How to find inner peace amid global conflicts: an Islamic perspective? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares an Islamic perspective on finding inner peace amid global conflicts. 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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How does Islam regulate modern banking practices and online transactions? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani outlines Islamic principles on modern banking and online 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 years, beginning […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do we balance mercy and justice in Islamic disputes? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how Islamic teachings balance mercy and justice in resolving disputes. 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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are there exceptions to prohibiting intoxicants in Islam, such as in recovery? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the Islamic ruling on intoxicants and whether exceptions exist for medical recovery. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned […]