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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Fayez Awad Question Is the intention necessary for obligatory and voluntary fasting, and when is it required? Is one intention sufficient for the entire month of Ramadan, or is an intention required each night? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Fayez Awad Question How is the Sajda Sahw performed, and when must it be done? 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 followed him. Forgetfulness may come about for a […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question  What are the rights of a woman over her husband? Answer  Praise be to Allah (Most High), blessings and peace be upon the one whom Allah (Most High) has sent as a mercy to the worlds, upon his Family, Companions, and brothers until the Day of Judgment. […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Fayez Awad Question Is fasting mandatory for a sick person? 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. Allah (Most High) has legislated decrees that ensure the preservation of life and protect it […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for Islamic organizations/institutions to accept donations from those whose source of income is unlawful? 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. To answer this important question, […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Fayez Awad Question What are the major signs of the Final Hour? Answer All praise belongs to Allah (Most High). Peace and salutations be upon Our Master Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, his family, companions, and those who followed him. Belief in the Last Day (Akhira) is one of the […]

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How should one engage with the Quran during the month of Ramadan? 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 Month of the Quran Ramadan is not only a […]

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are the impediments to Takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and prayers and peace be upon the most noble of the prophets and messengers, and upon his Family and his Companions and the followers. Takfir Being […]

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the ruling on fasting, and what is its wisdom? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the most noble of the prophets and messengers and upon his Family, his Companions, and his followers. Verily, Allah, in […]

Answered by Sheikh Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for men to undergo hair transplant surgery? Answer Praise be to Allah Most High. Blessings and peace be upon the Most Noble of the Messengers, his family, his companions, and those who follow his call until the Day of Judgment. Islam Recognizes the Human Being’s […]