Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In the Hanafi school, if a husband says “I leave you” or its equivalent in a non-divorce context (such as ending a phone call), with no intention of divorce, does this count as a valid divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah keep […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Close relatives have cut off contact during an ongoing inheritance dispute involving my father. Am I obliged to maintain ties with them, or can I wait until the situation settles? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I am sorry for the strain you are carrying. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I accidentally broke a window in a public place. I am afraid of what might happen if I admit it. What should I do? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Your concern is real, and your question shows a heart that wants to do what […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When trying to stay committed to Islam while caught in a serious sin, how should I think about accountability and find a path to sincere repentance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate May Allah Most High lighten your heart and grant you the relief of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When parents pray for a marriage their daughter does not want, and the daughter prays to be protected from it, whose dua is accepted? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray Allah Most High eases your situation and softens every heart involved toward what […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When zakat becomes due, may one set aside the funds and distribute them gradually over the year, or must the full amount be paid out immediately? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In short, yes, it is permitted to distribute zakat gradually throughout the year, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Watching debates between Muslims and non-Muslims raises doubts in my faith. How should I respond, and what is the path back to clarity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray that Allah Most High alleviates the unease in your heart and strengthens your faith. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone sees unusual markings or patterns (in nature or on a floor) that seem to confirm aspects of faith or hadith, how should they respond, and how did the early Muslims distinguish a good sign (al-fa’l) from forbidden superstition? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to run a marketing agency that connects brands with social media influencers, when some of the content may include women displaying beautified appearances, makeup, fashion, or music? Is it permissible to earn a commission from arranging such collaborations? Answer Brokerage, in itself, is permitted in our […]

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 […]