This article is based on the seminar by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Abdullah Misra, and transcribed by a SeekersGuidance student. It extracts the relevant points from the Fiqh of Social Media Seminar. The seminar provides guidelines on how we should engage with social media and outlines the realities of these platforms. You can watch […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am a University student, and I have cheated in two of my online exams in the past two years. I had many ongoing mental health issues. I have not gone back to University and intend to go next year. However, I know I have done wrong, and gaining […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. 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 […]

Today, 29th Safar 1444 (September 26, 2022), the Umma lost a giant of Islamic scholarship, Shaykh Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi. May Allah Most High have mercy on him, accept his efforts and contributions to knowledge, scholarship, and all his concern and service for the Umma of the Beloved Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Am I sinful for doing multiple ‘Umra instead of saving the trips for a Hajj? I have not done Hajj yet. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. May Allah bless you for your seeking to go on pilgrimage–and for […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. 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 […]

Article by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani This talk was transcribed by an internal student and based on the lecture by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani which you can watch here: Rooted Beings – Faraz Rabbani. Rooted Beings May God’s peace, blessings, and mercy be upon you all. In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. All praise […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. 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 […]

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful. 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 […]

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani This article is transcribed by an internal student based on the lecture series “Hope and Closeness: The Way to Allah” by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. This is the eleventh session of the series. Significance of Prayer Since times immemorial, prayer has remained an inevitable part of human history. Rich or poor, strong or […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it true that if you die in a state of intoxication, you die a kafir and get raised as a kafir? Answer I’m not aware of this being a hadith. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Alcohol is the source of all […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If I do shirk unknowingly and don’t ask forgiveness, and then I die soon after, is there a chance Allah will forgive me? I also have the same question if I committed a major sin. I already do repent a lot, but I’m scared that I will die after […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have read that Imam Ahmad saw no harm in kissing and touching the grave of the Prophet (may Allah ). Imam Ahmad even asked for blessings by touching the pulpit and the Prophet’s room, saying he saw nothing wrong in it. However, I have heard from others that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Could you please tell me what is qiyas? Answer I hope you’re doing well, Insha Allah. Qiyas refers to legal analogy. It is to derive the religious verdict for an issue that doesn’t have a specific ruling in the Quran or Sunna through a shared legal basis (‘illa) from […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question There is this website that believes 51% of COVID-related information and vaccines are lies and that whoever takes those vaccines is a disbeliever. I’m confused as a non-Muslim as to why you guys don’t call them out. Answer We don’t call people out. We teach and guide and do […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am very obsessed with gaining worldly things. I am having unwanted thoughts about worldly things. How do I become less obsessed with gaining worldly things? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. May Allah bless you for your concern […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can the sujud al-sahw be done in every prayer to ensure it is valid? Answer It would be prohibitively disliked, sinful, and a reprehensible innovation to perform the Sujud al-Sahw for every prayer without need. Forgetfulness prostrations are only required when one forgetfully leaves a necessary (wajib) action in […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Great scholars such as Al-Nawawi and Ibn Hajar permit seeking blessings from relics of the righteous (Awliya). Is this a widely held belief in the four madhahib? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, “tabarruk” (seeking blessings) is generally […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Were/are Prophets subject to the Sharia? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes. The Prophets have four essential qualities. They are true in word (sadiq), trustworthy in their actions (amin), conveying of all they are commanded to convey (tabligh), […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question There’s a platform on LaunchGood with an initiative where if you sign up before Ramadan and give a minimum amount, there will be £30 and a bonus offered by the platform. Is this permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate There is nothing prohibited nor […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have read that the dhikr of  “Allah” is allowed, and Imam Ghazali and Imam Suyuti have stated its permissibility. I have also heard that it is forbidden. My question is whether the dhikr “Allah Hu” (meaning Allah is) is permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have a question regarding Ibn ‘Arabi. While many scholars criticize him heavily and even exclude him from Islam, others defend and praise him. Therefore, I’d like to ask what stance we should have toward him. Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The predominant view across mainstream scholars […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A muqallid is someone who follows without knowing the proof. So if someone knows some of the proofs of the Hanafi madhab then is he still considered a muqallid? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. When it comes to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I drank Gatorade which potentially has alcohol whilst being in doubt. I saw on its Twitter page it’s not halal and the same as a person’s findings from their customer service online. But the tweet was only for the US but I’m in UK and people criticized the person’s […]