As we get closer to Ramadan, focusing on what we are seeking through our devotions is ever more crucial. The ultimate aim of any Muslim is to gain the closeness of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives us clear guidelines with 10 key steps on the path to Allah Most High elucidating for us […]

As we get closer to Ramadan, focusing on what we are seeking through our devotions is ever more crucial. The ultimate aim of any Muslim is to gain the closeness of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives us clear guidelines with 10 key steps on the path to Allah Most High elucidating for us […]

As we get closer to Ramadan, focusing on what we are seeking through our devotions is ever more crucial. The ultimate aim of any Muslim is to gain the closeness of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives us clear guidelines with 10 key steps on the path to Allah Most High elucidating for us […]

As we get closer to Ramadan, focusing on what we are seeking through our devotions is ever more crucial. The ultimate aim of any Muslim is to gain the closeness of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives us clear guidelines with 10 key steps on the path to Allah Most High elucidating for us […]

I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. No, it is not required to change your name, as it is ascribed to Christ—Jesus (peace be upon him)—, whom we as Muslims believe in, revere, love, and respect. It is also quite normal to keep both one’s birth name and to adopt a Muslim name, as well, and […]

As we get closer to Ramadan, focusing on what we are seeking through our devotions is ever more crucial. The ultimate aim of any Muslim is to gain the closeness of Allah Most High. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives us clear guidelines with 10 key steps on the path to Allah Most High elucidating for us […]

Question: Do I need to redo prayers in which I made the prostration of forgetfulness unnecessarily? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. Alhamdulillah that your misgivings (waswasa) have diminished. No, what you mentioned does not require making up those prayers. Remember the Divine Promise that, “We have placed no hardship for […]

Question: Please clarify the correct position regarding prayers which were makruh tahrimi due to an error in them. I know that it is wajib to repeat them within the prayer time, but how about once the prayer time has passed? If someone had years of these prayers, must they still make them up now? Answer: […]

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Question:  Do I have to make wudu with contaminated water? Answer: I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. If the water is unsafe to drink but safe for external use, then you can make wudu and rinse the mouth and nose with drinking water. If the water is even unsafe for external use, then boil […]

Question If someone took the emergency pill (also known as the “morning-after pill”) in Ramadan when she would have otherwise fasted, is she liable to make the fast up, or is kaffara instead due? Answer I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. In the case, as described, you would need to (a) make up the […]

Question: Some preachers and scholars in the Indian subcontinent say that all of our daily prayers are suspended if we perform without a beard (meaning: shaving). Is this true? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Wassalam, I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. Not having a beard—or having a short beard—does […]

Part One: The Definition of Taqwa Introduction Taqwa is the concern within one to refrain from what is displeasing to Allah and preserve what is pleasing to Him. It manifests itself upon our limbs, but it begins from the heart. This article series—based upon Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s course The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of […]

Question: As a woman, can I drive a car in a land where it is not commonly seen? Currently, I am learning but here in my town, usually not many women drive.   Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate, Walaikum assalam, I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. May Allah reward […]

Question: I sell electronics online.  Regarding return conditions: The item is a power bank (external phone battery charger). This is the return policy: Within 30 days, if the product is defective, the seller pays for replacement shipping costs. However, if the product does not defect and the buyer would like to return it, can I […]

Question: How do I make up missed prayers? Answer:  Thank you for your important question. My advice would be, to begin with (1) learning the essentials of your faith and practice soundly—and please consider the free courses here at SeekersGuidance; and (2) cultivating your faith and spiritual growth through daily reading and reflection on the […]

Question: It is not uncommon for cat owners to have their furry friends with them in all places of their home, including in the bedroom, sleeping together on the bed, and a curious cat coming into a bathroom or closet. Is there anything wrong with a cat (or pets generally) seeing or coming in contact […]

Question: Is it permissible to use hair regrowth and beard growth products for people who cannot grow beards? Would this constitute changing the creation of Allah? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. These treatments are not impermissible to use, Islamically—as long as there is not any clear medical harm in using […]

Question: I committed many serious sins when I was young, and now, I feel despair as to whether I will be punished for them. How do I move forward? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate, Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The fact that you have regret is a […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question Is it permissible to use discount/ loyalty cards in clothing stores, or is it gambling? Jazakallah khair Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. Using discounts or loyalty cards is permissible. They are considered either discounts or gifts from […]

Question: Can women be a Qadi (Judge)? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you are doing well, insha’Allah. It is valid in the Hanafi school for a woman to be a Qadi. [Quduri, Mukhtasar] Historically, this was generally discouraged, as it was customarily considered to be contrary to a woman’s primary social responsibilities. But if upheld […]

Question: I was praying behind someone (not a scholar or imam, a family member). They had said bismillah, and I believe they paused for more than three seconds. Then, they recited Fatiha. They were unaware of the ruling. In that case, would I need to repeat that prayer? Answer: Walaikum assalam, In the Name of […]

Question: Can I undergo a transplant in order to have a child? I was born without a womb and would like to know if this would be permissible. If it is, are there any particular things one should bear in mind? For example, does the donor womb have to come from a Muslim woman?   […]

Question: How can I resolve a religious argument with my wife, when she does not trust material from Seeker’s Guidance?  Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. My advice would be not to argue with her. People—especially those close to us—are convinced by good character (husn al-khuluq) rather than discussion, debate, or—worse—argument. The […]