Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a pregnant woman’s husband avoids a male Sayyid gynecologist and opts for a female doctor instead, out of ghayrah (protective jealousy) for his wife — not wanting any man to see or touch her — is this permissible? They worry it may come across as disrespectful to the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can Islam, which began in the Middle East and was revealed in Arabic, and is now followed mostly in the global South and South Asia, be the true religion for all people? Cultures around the world differ greatly, especially in matters such as family and money, and these […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Even when a Muslim woman covers her body with a loose outer garment, such as a jilbab or Indo-Pak attire, the shape of her shoulders, legs, or breasts may still be perceptible. Is it permissible to look, provided there is no desire? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question You know life is the test filled with trials and tribulations whether good or bad, why is the gratitude important in such situations? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. What you are carrying is real, and Allah Most High sees it. May He […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question May I ask Allah to reunite me in Jannah with the man through whom I found Islam, after our earthly paths have parted? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. May Allah preserve the iman He has placed in your heart. What you carry […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Was my nikah valid when it was done by text on Messenger, with no witnesses on my side, and the man reading out my written proposal to the two witnesses on his side? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. That this concerns you is […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Has a Muslim who looks for easier fatwas out of personal desire, while believing in Allah and the Sharia, committed kufr by virtue of Imam Awza’i’s warning? Answer Your concern regarding this matter is itself an indication of sincere faith. May Allah grant you ease and clarity. No, a […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a company’s contracts include impermissible late-fee or interest clauses, are the goods and money flowing through them haram, and is it impermissible to deal with such companies or develop software for them? Answer No. The goods are not haram, and ordinary purchases from such companies remain permissible. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why does the Hanafi school treat shrimp as lawful? The Arabs considered it fish, and why should the Arabic understanding of “fish” be normative when Islam is for all peoples? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. The Quran was revealed in Arabic, and […]

In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. Blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), the Seal of the Prophets, and upon his family and Companions. On the first day of Dhu’l Hijja, we begin with a phrase. Five small words, spoken at a great fire. A […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What can a wife do if her husband is in a prolonged coma with no clear hope of recovery? Is it permitted for her to seek a divorce and remarry? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Yes, there is a way for you to seek […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Dear Shaykh, the hadith speaks of the strangers (ghuraba’). Those who hold to the religion as it once was. The hadith promises them glad tidings. Who are they, and what does it mean to be among them today? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am twenty-five, recently married, and lost both ovaries to cancer treatment; my uterus and remnant ovarian tissue are intact. My husband and I deeply wish for children. What does Islam say about our options, including IVF with donor eggs? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Dear Shaykh, my employer permits unpaid leave for personal matters. When I take such leave, am I obliged to disclose the personal reasons behind it? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate. You are not required to disclose the personal reasons. The Sacred Law does not […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the status of hadith graded rigorously authentic (sahih) in collections outside the Six Books (al-Kutub al-Sitta), such as Sahih Ibn Hibban, al-Mustadrak, Musnad al-Bazzar, the works of Tabarani, and the like? Must we believe in such a hadith? Are they at the same level of authority as […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question May we repeat the same supplication in prostration (sujud) or in the seated recital (tashahhud)? Which Quranic phrases and which remembrances may be said in sujud, in bowing (ruku), or in the sitting between them, and what else may be done to beautify the prayer (salah)? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have used the Enneagram personality system as a tool of self-discovery, and it has helped me. I worry that it has also made me too self-absorbed. I am uncertain how much weight one can place on a pseudo-science like typology in Islam and in psychology.  Should I leave […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the spiritual diseases that can lead someone to commit sexual abuse, to deny it, and to feel no remorse? How can a survivor begin to heal, especially when those closest to them do not believe them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Others sometimes misunderstand me based on outward signs, assuming interests or disinterests I do not actually have. How does Islam view these misunderstandings about a person’s true intentions and inner state? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah relieve you of this weight and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I work as an AI trainer. My job is to review AI-generated media, such as images and audio, for quality. Some images include AI-generated human figures, which I believe are not permitted. I can skip these and focus only on permissible content. My first question is: Is it permissible […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question While helping my father with technology, I accidentally saw messages he sent to other women. I do not feel able to confront him, and I do not want to involve my mother. What is the best way to respond in accordance with Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My father has dementia. I manage his bank account. He is eligible for zakat but unlikely to pay it himself. May I pay on his behalf? He also owns property abroad—the transfer to me was never legally completed. He permits me to use part of the rental income. Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I run a halal jewelry business. My supplier appoints me as their agent (wakil). I inspect items at home, then ship them to the customer. Ownership stays with the supplier until delivery. A customer pays in advance; I inspect days later before shipping. Is this structure permissible? Does my […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should a Muslim deal with severe anxiety and intrusive fears about causing harm, even when no action has occurred? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate Such thoughts are not sinful. The very distress you feel is a sign of faith. If someone truly wished […]