A woman in a headscarf or face veil is one of the most, if not the most, commonly associated image with Islam but the concept of modesty in Islam is a fascinating, profound concept. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives a methodical and thorough explanation of how it relates to both men and women.

Catch yourself thinking wistfully about Islam’s golden age? In this brief clip, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how this way of thinking can hinder us from seeing the current glories of our faith. Despite the challenges, we should not feel overwhelmed, as Allah has granted many great leaders to every generation.

Contrary to popular opinion, following the news is not good for us because almost all news is bad news. Some of the most depressed people are those who consume a regular diet of news media. However, if you must follow the news, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani advises that you do so for two reasons: if there […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My kids finish school at 3:30. After taking lunch, they become very tired and need some rest. Are they allowed to sleep after Asr? Answer The established position of the Hanafi school is that it is not disliked to sleep after Asr. It is authentically established in hadiths that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can you please explain to me what you mean by “Salafi?” What are their beliefs? How do they differ from the Sunni Creed? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful This was explained by Shaykh Nuh Keller in the article below. Other articles about traditional Islam, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How is Salat al-Istikhara prayed? Is it meant to be prayed several days in a row until a decision is made, or only once? Is it meant to be prayed after one has pretty much made up their mind, or when someone hasn’t really figured out what to do? […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it disliked to fast the day of ‘Arafa only if it happens to be on a Friday? Do you also then have to fast the day before, on thursday? Answer There is no inherent dislike with fasting Friday on its own. Rather, what is disliked is to “single […]

Answered by SeekersGuidance Answers Service Question What are the principles of gender interaction in Islam? Answer I pray that you are in the best of health and faith, insha’Allah. Here is an answer by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explaining some of the principles of gender interaction in Islam, highlighting the balance of modesty, restraint, and positive […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Until recently, I was under the impression that the area below the Chin of a woman is not ‘awra. Occasionally I have seen some ladies covering that part of their faces and thought they are most probably being cautious. But I heard from a “major female scholar” that this […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on money that is found? to whom does it belong and what does the finder have to do to return it to the owner? Answer It follows the fiqh of lost and found. Imam Ashraf Ali Thanvi said: Lost Items That Are Found 1. If […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question We named our son Jibril because it is a beautiful name but recently were told that it is in fact haram to name a child by the name of an angel. What should we do? Answer I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. 1. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible for a husband and wife to wear night clothes that don’t usually cover their nakedness (awra) while sleeping? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful It would not be blameworthy to be in such a state when going to sleep under a blanket. Otherwise, both […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How should women dress while in private and around unmarriageable relatives (mahrams). Is it permissible for her to wear half sleeves and uncover her hair, while wearing the traditional Pakistani shalwar kameez? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. There is a difference between what legal limits entail […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What literature would be considered “lewd” or “promoting the impermissible,” and therefore to be avoided? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Literary works whose general contents are permissible are permissible, even if they contain some incidental or secondary reprehensible content. However, works whose primary contents are impermissible […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is stand-up comedy permissible in the Sharia? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. It is in itself permitted to make people laugh. It is blameworthy if done in blameworthy ways. If done in wholesome ways, within the limits of permissible speech, and with good intentions, it can […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is there a specific recommended procedure for the disposal of nails and hair that have been cut? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. The scholars generally concur that it is recommended to bury everything that is separated from a living human’s body, such as a limb, hair, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani  Question I sometimes wake up after sunrise, and I am not able to pray fajr prayer on time. Is it okay if I pray it after sunrise? Can I also make up the two cycles of sunna with it? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, you can make […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the fiqh of the Islamic month of Muharram? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. Duties of the Month of Muharram 1. It is the best of months for general voluntary fasts, after Ramadan. 2. It is especially recommended to fast the 10th of Muharram (known […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it compulsory for every Muslim to complete a recitation of the Qur’an at least once in the month of Ramadan? I ask because sometimes it is difficult to complete the Qur’an due to being busy. Answer It is recommended, but not obligatory, for those able to complete the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permitted to buy and sell duplicate items on eBay? For example, I am planning on buying a few items that bear a company trademark (Apple, for example), but they are in fact counterfeit items made by another company. Am I allowed to sell such things on eBay […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Are crosswords, Sudoku puzzles, etc. permissible? Such puzzles may be on the computer, where the program or website may have background music and may involve conjecture and guessing on the part of the user. They may also be initially produced using random generation techniques. Can such puzzles be bought, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I want to listen to the Qur’an as much as possible, but do I have to sit and listen, or can I do work while listening? What about children? Should we play it while they play, even though they may not be paying full attention to it? Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to remove strays of hair around the eyebrows and/or to “clean” them up? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful. I pray that this finds you well and in the best of health and spirits. May Allah grant you all good and success in this […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have to make up many missed prayers. What is the ruling on whether to do the tarawih prayer during Ramadan or first to make up the missed prayers and leave the tarawih prayer? Can you please give the ruling for both men and women? Answer I pray this […]