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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to work in a company involved in manufacturing or distributing sex dolls, including roles in management, delivery, or accounting? Would income from such work be considered halal? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is not permitted to work for a company […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should we treat our father, who often becomes angry, says distressing things, and sometimes calls harm upon himself? He does not listen when upset. Could his words be the reason for the difficulties and illness our family faces? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to use online advertising platforms with a prepaid or debit card when the service terms state that an interest penalty applies only if someone pays late by credit card? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray this finds you in the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do we reconcile the creation of Adam with scientific theories of human evolution? And are involuntary doubts about Allah sinful? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Allah Most High is the Creator of all things, and every change in creation is by His will. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to purchase a book, read it, and then return it for a refund if the seller’s policy allows this? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are well and in the best of states, by Allah’s grace. If you do […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I want to follow the Hanafi view that allows taking easier valid opinions and combining opinions (talfiq) in certain cases. The scholars mention a condition: the muqallid may not return to what he has acted upon (la yarji‘ al-muqallid fīma qallada fīh). What does this condition mean, and how […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If one questions how a hadith stating that a people led by a woman will not succeed applies in specific cases—such as if a woman rules strictly according to Islamic guidance—does this does it require repentance? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. What you are […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can principles like maslaha (public interest) or istihsan (juristic preference) be used to address systemic harms in areas such as women’s rights in marriage or divorce, or to justify publicly exposing injustices like imprisonment or exploitation for the sake of reform? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question After committing major sins involving the rights of others, then sincerely repenting, making du’a, giving charity on their behalf, and reforming my actions, will Allah Most High forgive me, lift the hardship, and conceal the past? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. The fact that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When scholars describe creation as “akin to non-existence,” do they mean that creation is real, but its reality is only through Allah, and that only Allah has true, independent existence? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Your understanding is sound. This is the position of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A Muslim does not feel they love Allah and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) more than themselves or others. Does this constitute disbelief or shirk? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A woman left her abusive husband and sought khula. He now demands she return briefly, claiming he swore an oath on the Quran not to harm her. Is she required to return? Would refusing be disrespecting the Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can I enroll in a health benefits package that includes life insurance if I need the medical coverage for treatment? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is permissible to enroll in such a package when the primary benefit is lawful, and the need […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I deal with this high-standard-feeling issue? Because of this, my spiritual growth feels unstable, rushed, and hard. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, in sha’ Allah. Spiritual growth is meant to be steady, not rushed. The feeling […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should I do if my husband is abroad and neither supports me nor communicates with me? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. Seeking Your Rights With Wisdom You have a right to seek your rights, but this should be done with consideration, intelligence, and […]