Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: If a person intended that if he had ever fallen into Kufr, he intends to repent from that, then after this, if he recalls something specific that he didn’t have in mind or he realized at a later stage that he was mistaken in understanding a certain matter. He […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question:  If I read a fatwa online, then accept it, then later realize that the fatwa was not valid for me, should I discard it? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Fatwas are not binding to follow. One’s responsibility is simply to follow sound religious opinions as […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: If a Non-Muslim asks us, “what is the religion Satan belongs to?” how should we answer him/her? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. We use wisdom to explain why the Shaytan fell from Allah’s Grace, the harm of arrogance—and the blessing, meaning, reward, and joy of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If one commits suicide but is mentally ill, will it still be considered a voluntary death? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah.  These are complex issues. We consign the matter to Allah, trusting His Mercy and Wisdom above our […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question:  What is the fate of someone who follows a ruling where a difference of opinion exists, and it ends up being incorrect on the Day of Judgement? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Wassalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. If one follows an established […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: Paid zakat & sadaqa, which I was able to legitimately claim as tax deductions. I claimed them as tax deductions & received a corresponding tax refund. For the avoidance of doubt, doing so was lawful. I expect it is religiously preferred to donate the refund rather than keep it. My […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I am from a Hanafi community where people usually don’t practice raf-al yadain. Despite knowing it is a strong sunnah, should I also skip it to maintain unity and avoid fitnah? Answer: walaikum assalam I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. In diverse communities, people tend to be aware of–and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: I run an organization, and people give me donations for bread, so I would like to know, can I use some of the donations that they give for bread to put in petrol or gas in the car to pick up and drop off the bread? Answer: In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: I registered in an honorable prize competition around 1.5 years ago, giving false information as I wasn’t eligible for it. But when I stepped into the national level, I am feeling grieved for attending this. Should I go further away? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: I have been given conflicting viewpoints regarding the permissibility of reading with jamaat behind the imams of Masjid al-Haram. This is said due to their beliefs and that they do not follow a school of thought. Is this correct? Can you please give some clarification? Answer: In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: Some video game companies sell their games for free for a short period of time (a couple of days). They sell them for their full price again (they do this so more people play the game and recommend it to others so they can sell more of it without […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question Is it permissible to buy or order food from a premise that is fully licensed for alcohol or just BYO, provided, of course, their meat is halal? Or is it best to avoid such places? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shed light on this important question which a seeker submitted through our leading Question and Answers service.  The questioner expressed that they fear their ill health may be due to Allah’s anger, despite signs and openings to make a change and repent. These comforting words by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani instil comfort in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question: I am a Hanafi woman; recently, I was told that if a man sees me praying, it will break my prayer. My question is: is this from any madhab? Is there any basis for this statement in the four schools? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I have a Spotify account, and there is a section called “liked songs.” Every time you hit the “like” button on a song, it downloads it and goes into that section. I know the majority opinion is that music is haram, but my question is about the content of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is there anything wrong in calling prominent saints and rulers “Maharaja” or king of kings? The title Maharaja was used by Muslims and Non-Muslims for rulers and saints for centuries. Answer: I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. While extravagant titles are in of themselves superior to avoid, they are […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I will have my Fatiha tomorrow InshaAllah, and my fiancé ensures that it can be counted as an Islamic marriage because the conditions for an Islamic marriage are met. (We have witnesses, we both + our parents agree). I am not sure about it since I learned that we […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If I wasn’t aware of the rules of istinja of washing oneself after urinating etc shall I redo my prayers as that would have meant I was doing my prayers whilst impure? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. These past prayers would be assumed valid, and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Question Is it allowed to buy a toy assortment or product assortment? What I mean is for example, if I wanted to buy a box that is listed as an assortment, the options are either a red box or a black box. However, I cannot pick which one, it […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Question Should a believer of Wahdat al-Wujud be excommunicated? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah.  Oneness of Being (wahda al-wujud) is a term referring to a range of beliefs. What Is Unacceptable? What is unacceptable is any […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Question A company wants to pay me my bonus by giving me the right to purchase shares at an upfront and agreed upon fixed price. I receive this right only after I complete one year of work. After the one year is over, I have X days to exercise […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Question A Muslim thinks I don’t want Islam because of Satan. What does Islam say about that if I truly don’t get Islam too well? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah.  Islam is about the Truth of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Question 1) Is it sunnah to go to the graveyard every Eid? My family go to the graveyard every Eid as they think that we have to go every Eid. Is this an innovation (bidah)? 2) Can I go to the graveyard every Eid with the intention that it […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani   Question Sheikh, I feel so motivated to revive and implement the Tradition of Prophet Muhammad(peace and blessings of God be upon him). What motivated me was his saying, “whoever obeys me will enter Paradise.” I really wish to cross the Straight Path bridge with the speed of light so […]