Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My parents use money obtained through fraud for household expenses. I benefit from it and may have helped in the process. Am I sinful or financially liable? What should I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Your responsibility in this matter depends on […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A young girl was touched inappropriately by her uncle. She did not want this. He exploited her love and trust. How should the family deal with this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This is very serious. The family’s first responsibility is to protect […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The night (al-layl) begins at Maghrib. But I know that night prayer (qiyam al-layl) is specifically after Isha. My question: when the Quran and hadith describe the virtue of worshipping at night, do they mean only after Isha—or does any act of worship from Maghrib to Fajr carry that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Since the Quran is in Arabic, does that mean Arabic is the language of Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. No. Allah Most High transcends all created things, and language is created. Allah’s Speech Is Eternal and Unlike Ours Allah Most High possesses an […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is bypassing a platform ban in violation of its terms sinful, and does earning income through a new account for otherwise permissible services become impermissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate You have raised two issues, and each needs its own answer. The Breach […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a real estate purchase agreement contains an assignment clause, is the written disclosure Islamically sufficient, or must I also verbally inform the seller that I may assign the contract? And in negotiation, may I say “I can offer you X,” or must I clarify that another buyer may […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the conduct of the Saudi state as custodian of Mecca — its approach to custodianship, commercialization, destruction of heritage, and treatment of scholars — affect my personal obligation to perform hajj? Answer Your concerns are acknowledged and are significant. Each will be addressed in turn prior to presenting […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why did some early Qurayshi reports call the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) “Ibn Abi Kabsha” — was it a comment on his lineage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. I appreciate your […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on repeating Surah Al-Fatiha in Salah when one stumbles, restarts verses, or repeats words due to breathlessness and lack of confidence? Does repeating incomplete verses or individual words multiple times count toward the threshold of repeating four verses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Regarding Allah’s Plan: When Allah decrees a specific outcome for worldly matters, such as a career path, health, or marriage, how does He influence human hearts toward that outcome without compulsion? If a specific job or marriage is decreed for an individual, by what means does Allah incline the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is saying Labbayk (At Your Behest) permitted for other than Allah, given that it is part of the talbiya of Hajj and Umra? I see people saying Labbayk ya Ghazzah, Labbayk ya Aqsa… Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Talbiya itself is perfectly […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I travel between cities for work, usually 90–120 km each way. Sometimes I leave early and return the same night. Can I shorten my prayers? Does the ruling change if this travel is my regular routine? And can I pray in offices, train stations, or service areas? Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are the claims that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) took verses from an enslaved Christian, or that a scribe altered Quranic verses, authentic? How should one navigate these doubts? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Such doubts can unsettle sincere readers; […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A man who is obligated to attend the Friday Prayer performs Zuhr beforehand, but subsequently either misses the Friday Prayer entirely or is prevented from reaching it. According to the Hanafi school, is his earlier Zuhr considered valid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can a man in ihram wear more than the two standard cloths when he needs additional covering for illness, cold weather, or because the cloth becomes see-through when wet? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. You are not restricted to only two clothes. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If my poor relative arranges my qurbani for me, is it allowed for them to keep all the meat? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Yes, if you give them clear permission. The meat from your qurbani is yours. Your relative, as your […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A couple is considering IVF using the husband’s sperm and a donor egg from a non-spouse, with the wife carrying the child. Is this permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah Most High grant you what is best for you in this […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the deeper meaning and spiritual benefit of saying that Allah is sufficient for us, and how do the prophetic traditions and the masters of spirituality explain our overall tawakkul (reliance) on Allah Most High? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Blessings and peace […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I made a vow to pray ten extra rak‘as every Friday for a year. I have kept this up, but I missed one Friday because I forgot while traveling early in the morning. What should I do now? Do I need to offer any expiation? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I struggle with anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I have read that perishable food should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking, and I worry that eating leftovers later may harm me. How should I deal with these fears in light of Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a person has severe, long-term mental health conditions that prevent them from remembering or maintaining the daily prayers, are these obligations lifted? If not, what is the minimum they need to do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah make this trial a […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I deeply regret past sexual sins and feel overwhelmed by guilt, intrusive desires, and the fear that my present struggles and health issues are a punishment. How can I sincerely repent, manage these thoughts and desires, and move forward with hope in Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can the Sunni prohibition of rebellion against rulers be reconciled with reports that Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) supported uprisings? Did he permit rebellion under specific conditions, and what is the established Hanafi position? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When the thought of asking difficult questions about prayer and belief brings on anxiety and avoidance, how should one approach seeking knowledge? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I ask Allah Most High to grant you ease and to open for you the doors of […]