Shaykh Fayez Awad

September 19, 2024 8 mins

Are the Rights of Allah Less Demanding than the Rights of People?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it true that the rights of Allah (Most High) are lighter on the Muslim than the rights of people? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Understanding the […]
August 30, 2024 7 mins

What Are the Rulings on a Missing Person’s Inheritance?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are the rulings on a missing person’s inheritance? How should their inheritance be handled if they have been absent for a long time? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and […]
August 25, 2024 5 mins

How to Understand the Results of Istikhara?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How can I correctly understand the results of Istikhara (the prayer of seeking guidance)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Entrusting Matters to Allah A believer should always […]
August 25, 2024 7 mins

What Are a Woman’s Rights over Her Husband?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are a woman’s rights over her husband? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Marriage is essentially a partnership between a man and a woman aimed at raising […]
August 22, 2024 4 mins

Can We Leave the Congregation If the Imam Prolongs the Prayer?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question If the imam prolongs the prayer, is it permissible for me to intend to separate from the congregation and leave? What should I do? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and […]
August 3, 2024 4 mins

Can We Delay Inheritance Division until the Deceased’s Husband Passes Away?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible to delay the division of the inheritance until the deceased’s husband passes away? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. One of the characteristics that distinguish […]
August 3, 2024 12 mins

How Do We Address a Woman’s Dissatisfaction with Her Islamic Inheritance Share...

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Some heirs may not be satisfied with the division of inheritance according to Islamic law. How do we engage with a woman who is unhappy with the share Allah has decreed for her? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace […]
August 2, 2024 11 mins

What Are a Husband’s Rights over His Wife?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are a husband’s rights over his wife? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Master of the Messengers, his Family, and all his Companions. The marital relationship is a significant one, protected by Islamic law, which has […]
August 1, 2024 8 mins

Can Heirs Divide a Deceased’s Unlawful or Suspicious Money? – Shaykh Dr....

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Do the heirs have the right to divide the deceased’s money if the money is unlawful or involves suspicion? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Unlawful Wealth and […]
July 29, 2024 6 mins

What Is the Meaning of Khushu’ (Humility) and Its Importance? – Shaykh D...

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the meaning of khushu‘ (humility) and its importance? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Khushu’ (Humility) Khushu’ is the presence of the heart and stillness of […]
July 21, 2024 8 mins

What Are the Etiquettes of Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)? – Shaykh Dr. Muha...

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are the etiquettes of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah)? Answer In the name of Allah, peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his Family, and all his Companions. Since Dhikr is the spiritual connection between the servant and his Lord, reaching a level of acceptance and […]
July 21, 2024 13 mins

What Is Dhikr in Islam, and What Is Its Importance?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is Dhikr in Islam, and what is its importance? Answer In the name of Allah, peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his family, and all his companions. Among the best, easy-righteous deeds that bring a Muslim closer to his Lord (Most High) is Dhikr […]
July 21, 2024 8 mins

What’s the Ruling on Reciting Al-Fatiha at Gatherings’ End?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the ruling on reciting Surat all-Fatiha at the end of gatherings? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his family, and all his Companions. Greatest Act There is no doubt that reciting the Book […]
July 18, 2024 13 mins

Am I Sinful If I Intend to Do Something Haram but Then Refrain from It?

Answered by Sheikh Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Am I sinful if I intend to do something haram but then refrain from it? Answer Praise be to Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and his companions. As for what follows: One is not held accountable for contemplating sin if […]
July 4, 2024 9 mins

How Can We Strengthen Our Connection with the Prophet?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How can we strengthen our connection with the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. There are certain duties that a […]
July 3, 2024 7 mins

How Can We Instill a Love for Islamic Knowledge in Our Children?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How can we instill a love for Islamic knowledge in our children? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Knowledge is the Most Important Thing in Existence Allah created […]
July 3, 2024 4 mins

Can a Man Hold an Older Woman’s Hand to Help Her?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for a man to hold the hand of an elderly woman to help her walk or to save her from falling, for example? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his […]
July 3, 2024 15 mins

What Are the Etiquettes of Remembering Allah?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are the etiquettes of remembering Allah? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. The remembrance of Allah (dhikr) is the essence of all acts of worship. It is […]
July 3, 2024 4 mins

Does My Period Starting after 9 PM Count as the First Day?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question My period started at night (after 9 PM). Does this count as the first day of my menstrual cycle? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Yes, the menstrual […]
July 1, 2024 11 mins

What Questions Should I Ask Someone I Intend to Marry?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What questions should I ask someone I intend to marry? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. The Muslim family is among the best institutions Islam emphasizes the existence, […]
June 29, 2024 5 mins

Which Is Better for a Traveler, to Fast or to Break the Fast?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Which is better for a traveler, to fast or to break the fast? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Travel Traveling and moving are part of human life, […]
June 28, 2024 7 mins

What Are the Takbirat Al-Tashriq?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are the Takbirat al-Tashriq? When are they prescribed? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Out of His mercy and generosity, Allah (Most High) has prepared opportunities and […]
June 27, 2024 4 mins

Can One Fast on the Day of Doubt (Yawm al-Shakk) in Shafi‘i School?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the Day of Doubt (Yawm al-Shakk), and what is the ruling on fasting it? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, all his Companions, and those who ally with him. Boundaries […]
June 26, 2024 4 mins

What Is the Ruling of the Witr Prayer and Its Description?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Fayez Awad Question What is the ruling of the Witr prayer and its description? Answer All praise be to Allah (Most High), blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, his Family, his Companions, and those who follow him. The Witr prayer is an emphasized sunna. […]