Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are the names of Allah most high also eternal like his attributes? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The Names of Allah point to Allah Himself, with a meaning Allah eternally possesses. As such, they are Eternal. [Baydawi, Sharh […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have been told by some to stock up on water and non-perishable food and emergency items during the pandemic, in case of another lockdown or a lengthy power shortage, etc. Is this permissible? Are we allowed to buy more than what we need in case of an emergency? […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it true that we can say that our acts are uncreated? I ask this because it is said for example that life and death are acts of Allah, and I find it strange to say that our life and our death are uncreated. Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question There are some theistic believing Physicists who have spoken up on certain articulations of the Kalam Cosmological argument, which I understand to be mostly taken from Imam Ghazali. It just makes me uncomfortable and would be comforted if I knew that ULTIMATELY only Allah knows what exactly did happen […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is saying something is the “Mecca” of something okay to say as a figure of speech? For example, if someone said “Madison Square Garden is the Mecca of basketball” just to emphasize how many people go there and that it’s the center of the sport, would that be okay? […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have an excessive worry of sins and I consider them heavily each, and while I do know it is good to remind oneself, this makes my life very difficult. But it feels like stopping such a thing or allowing it to solve itself is hypocrisy and insincerity since […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I wish to begin studying Nur al-Idah. I intend to follow along with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s explanation of it. I am also ordering Maraqi al-Falah. Do I read each book a chapter at a time, concurrently with each other? Or do I read all of Nur al-Idah, and then […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: Could you explain the part in Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar where the Imam writes about when doubt arises, and it is not permissible to delay in inquiry? I was thinking about if disbelief was committed and a person didn’t read The Shahaadah straight away but made Dua first Answer: In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have very dry itchy ears which require using regular olive oil, but this is always washed away and exacerbated by ear washing during wudhu. Also, my audiologist has advised olive oil and water do not mix. So how do wash my ears during wudhu? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Allah loves believers. But does Allah love non-Muslims too? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, there is Divine Love that encompasses all creation, and all people. There are levels of Love.  One. Allah Most High—God—loves all His creation, insofar as it is His Creation. Two. Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it possible that one can enter his own garden and mansion in paradise? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, there are many hadiths describing the believers having their own gardens and mansions. Furthermore, Allah promises us: “And Paradise will be brought near to the righteous, not […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I wish badly to know what age I will die and what is my final destination in Hereafter, and I have strong hopes that I’ll be from People of Paradise. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The wisdom of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on Muslims who believe in the general articles of faith but do not know the specifics? For example, those who believe in Qadr (predestination) but don’t know about the specifics within it such as all 4 aspects of Al-Qadar including the Belief that Allaah has […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do the elect servants (awliya’) have sexual desires? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The righteous servants of Allah (awliya’) are not perfect, nor sinless. Like most others, they too have sexual desires. Generally, they would be successful in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani as presented by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick  Question Is it permissible to gather for Quran recitation and remembrance of Allah, on the third, seventh, and fortieth days after a person passes away? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question Is not regretting and not hating a sin is kufr? Is it considered kufr if someone doesn’t feel bad doing a sin and doesn’t regret it afterward? For example, if someone loves alcohol and drinks it without regret and doesn’t feel hatred towards it when someone else drinks it, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question:  If one avoids staying hydrated, is it haram as it has negative effects on the body? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Mere dehydration isn’t haram. If one deliberately avoids food or drink in a manner that has clear and manifest harm, it would be sinful; […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Please tell me about the difference between’Wilayah” & Khilafah’ in Islam.Further,I want to know about tafdheel /afzaliyat among Sahabah Kiraam radhiAllahu anhum ajmaeen from Ahlus sunnah wal jamaat point of view. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: We had taken a bank loan a few years ago, which is currently fully settled, and have had credit cards for which we are paying interest. Insha Allah, with the intention of leaving credit cards and other interest-based banking solutions completely, what is the kaffara or compensation for interest […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: My unmarried brother said that he wouldn’t use the word ‘Talaq’ to divorce his wife. Rather he would say ‘Monkey’ or ‘Deer’ to divorce his wife. Whenever he would say ‘Monkey’ or ‘Deer’ to his wife, the meaning will be divorce. He didn’t want to issue any conditional divorce […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question “Lol” originally means “laugh out loud”, which is not a good action in Islam. Nowadays, this is used widely and frequently on the internet and as part of text speech. Over time, it’s starting to be regarded as just a short way to express amusement over something, and is […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I named my son Ahadd. Now he is 1 year old and I am hearing from people that it is not permissible to name Ahadd as this name belongs to Allah meaning one. I gave the name to him by looking at the meaning ‘unique’. Please give me guidance. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can a Muslim still have a chance for Jannatul Firdaus after coming back from something as grave as apostasy? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Repentance wipes out all sins. Re-entering Islam after apostasy wipes out the sin of leaving Islam. Allah is Generous. Allah Most High says: […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch  Question Summary What do I do if I don’t feel the same euphoric feeling that many converts experience with Islam? Question Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is true that many people experience an euphoric feeling when discovering and embracing Islam. However, this feeling […]