Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Am I sinful for not using black seed (al-habba al-sawda’) when others recommend it for illness, after I tried it for my own chronic condition and did not find benefit? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. There is no sin upon you. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the rejection of worship pertain solely to clearly unlawful income, or does it also encompass income from professions subject to scholarly disagreement, where some authorities permit them? If an individual follows a valid fatwa permitting such work, is the resulting income considered halal and tayyib, even if others […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible for a woman who feels unable to handle pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children, because of ongoing discomfort with aspects of her femininity, to intentionally marry an infertile man in order to avoid having children? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sinful to limit or avoid close friendship with someone due to differences in personality, habits, or interests, while maintaining respect and harboring no ill feelings? And how does one ensure no ill feelings remain? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone unknowingly benefits from items taken without permission and cannot identify or return them to the owner, what should they do? Is it enough to give charity for the value, or is something more required? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Someone has entered into interest-based loans out of ignorance and now feels unable to exit them quickly. What should they do to repent and manage the situation while fulfilling their responsibilities? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sinful to write “Allah” without a capital letter, including in phrases such as “InshAllah” or “MashaAllah”? Does the rule differ between handwriting and typing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you well-being and strengthen your faith. Thank you for submitting […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is a mutual insurance policy — where policyholders are also owners, profits are returned, and the company invests only in lawful instruments — permissible? How does this differ from takaful and from commercial insurance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a conflict led to emotional harm without any intention to hurt, what is one’s responsibility in Islam? Is sincere repentance to Allah enough, or is one still accountable to the person? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are well, and thank […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If two separate oaths are broken — one accidentally, one out of forgetfulness — is each a real breaking of an oath in the Hanafi school, and is kaffara required for both? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep you in well-being and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are witnesses required for a valid talaq in the Hanafi school? Is the divorce valid when witnessed by one man and one woman? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep you in well-being and faith. Thank you for reaching out with your question. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to paint the Kaaba, its covering (Kiswa), or its door? Would doing so be sinful or disrespectful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. I pray this finds you in the best of faith and health. Any physical work on the Kaaba—the Kiswa […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it lawful to work as a recruiter for a firm that also offers customer financing with interest, given that one does not handle the financial transactions? What about income already earned? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you well-being and steadfastness. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have been accepted into a strong program far from home, but I am concerned about the environment. Is it better to attend the stronger, distant program or the closer, less ideal one in order to protect my faith? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question After losing a significant amount of weight, my breasts have become much smaller and noticeably uneven. This has affected my body image and confidence, especially as I prepare for marriage. Is it permissible to have breast augmentation if my intention is to restore what was lost, rather than for […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is mewing habitually like a cat an impermissible alteration of Allah’s creation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. No. Mewing is not an impermissible alteration of Allah’s creation. What Is The Prohibition? The prohibition comes from the Devil’s vow: “…and command them to deform the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a person knows that prayer is obligatory, but neglects it—hoping that after some punishment, they will still enter Paradise—does this make them a disbeliever? And if someone unknowingly does something that is disbelief, are they punished forever? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I prayed for years without ghusl because I did not know it was obligatory. Must I repeat those prayers, or am I excused due to ignorance? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep you in well-being and faith. Thank you for reaching out […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted for a Muslim to use force against someone who bullies others with words? Can one stand up for those who are bullied, whether at school or elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray this finds you in the best of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it arrogance (takabbur) for a woman to prefer monogamy and dislike being in a polygamous marriage, while accepting its permissibility in Islam and respecting those who choose it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep you in well-being and faith. Thank you […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to use corrected auto-generated subtitles from Islamic lectures in a paid Arabic-learning app, without the content owner’s permission? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. It is not permitted to use corrected auto-generated subtitles from Islamic lectures in a paid app without the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I told my wife, “Then get married,” while teaching her in a joking roleplay. I had no intention of divorce. Did this count as a valid talaq in the Hanafi school? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon His […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I entered into a private marriage agreement with a woman. There was no guardian (wali), no witnesses, and no public offer (ijab) or acceptance (qabul). Later, I said to her, “I release you.” Was this marriage valid in the Hanafi school? Does saying “I release you” count as a […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How does Islam guide us when facing a high-risk second pregnancy, especially when his wife’s mental health has been severely affected during and after the first? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant your wife complete healing, and fill your home with tranquility […]