Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad

December 8, 2024 5 mins

Can Property Be Divided Among Heirs Before Death?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for a father to divide his inheritance during his lifetime to avoid disputes after his death? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the […]
December 6, 2024 3 mins

How Does Life Change After Hajj and Are Sins Multiplied after Performing the Haj...

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How should a Muslim’s life be after performing Hajj? And is it true that sins are multiplied after Hajj? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the […]
December 6, 2024 3 mins

Can I View a Woman’s Picture without a Hijab before Proposing Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for me to look at a picture of a woman without a hijab before I marry her? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon […]
December 1, 2024 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Celebrate the Birthdays of Our Children?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible to celebrate the birthdays of our children? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our […]
November 29, 2024 3 mins

What Happens If a Legal Heir Is Found after the Inheritance Is Distributed?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What should be done if a legal heir (such as a child or a spouse) appears after some time following the division of inheritance? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his Family, and all his […]
November 29, 2024 5 mins

Is Collective Dhikr Permissible and When Can It Be Performed?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is collective remembrance (dhikr) permissible, and when should it be performed? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his family, and all his companions. The Legitimacy of Dhikr in Congregation Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and supplication […]
November 22, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Change Islamic Rulings to Fit the Modern Era?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Some people claim that certain religious laws and rulings must be changed to suit the modern era. Is this claim valid, and is it permissible to do so? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his […]
November 22, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible for a Blind Person to Keep a Guide Dog?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question We know that keeping dogs is not permissible except in certain specific cases. Is the need for a guide dog to assist or guard a blind person one of those exceptions? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His […]
November 17, 2024 5 mins

Is It Permissible to Seek Blessings from the Hair of the Prophet (Allah Bless Hi...

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible to seek blessings (tabarruk) from the hair of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master […]
November 17, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Sleep After the ’Asr Prayer?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible to sleep after the ‘Asr prayer? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master and Prophet, Muhammad, and his Family and Companions. Allah (Most High) […]
November 12, 2024 5 mins

Did the Prophet Dislike Dying in Mecca after Emigration?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it true, as mentioned in some books, that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) disliked the idea of dying in the land from which he emigrated, namely Mecca? And why? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and […]
November 5, 2024 7 mins

Is It Permissible to Send Greetings to the Prophet via a Visitor?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible to ask someone traveling to Madina to convey our greetings to 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 […]
November 5, 2024 8 mins

How Can a Muslim Gain the Respect of Others?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How can a Muslim gain the respect of others? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master and Prophet, Muhammad, and his Family and Companions. Allah created human […]
November 5, 2024 6 mins

Is It Permissible for a Woman to Pray in All Prayer Spaces?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for a woman to pray in all prayer spaces? 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. Permissibility In principle, it is permissible for a woman to […]
November 5, 2024 6 mins

What Is Compatibility in Marriage and Its Modern Relevance?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is compatibility in marriage, and how do we apply it in our time? 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 marriage contract in Islam is a strong […]
November 3, 2024 5 mins

Can a Guardian Take a Fee for Managing an Orphan’s Wealth?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question If a guardian invests the money of an orphan, what is the permissible amount that he may take from it? 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 Importance […]
November 2, 2024 10 mins

What Does ‘Your Self Has a Right over You’ Mean?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What does the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) mean by saying, “And indeed, your own self has a right over you”? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and […]
October 26, 2024 5 mins

Who Determines the Shares of Inheritance for the Heirs?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Who determines the shares of inheritance for the heirs? And can any heir take whatever they want? 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 one who determined the […]
October 25, 2024 4 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. Asking appropriate questions to someone you intend to marry or who will […]
October 24, 2024 5 mins

How to Reconcile Eternal Punishment with “You Have Your Way, I Have Mine”?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How can we reconcile the belief in the eternal punishment of disbelievers in Hell with the verse, “You have your way, and I have my Way.” [Quran, 109:6]? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of […]
October 24, 2024 8 mins

Which Debts Affect Zakat for Both Debtor and Creditor?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What debts are deducted or added when calculating Zakat for both the debtor and the creditor? 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. Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, […]
October 15, 2024 9 mins

What Is the Qunut and How to Perform It?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question When is the Qunut performed, and what is its manner? 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. Qunut in prayer is an act that fulfils the primary purpose of […]
October 15, 2024 7 mins

Where Did Muslims Derive the Knowledge of Inheritance?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Where did Muslims derive the knowledge of inheritance and the division of estates? 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 prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) […]
October 13, 2024 5 mins

What Are the Appropriate Boundaries Between Men and Women?

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What are the appropriate boundaries in interactions between men and women? 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 created humans as male and female, each with their own […]
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