Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I have sudden doubts about Allah and His Essence. I respond each time I’m facing these insinuating whispers until I become confused with my belief. I am saddened by this problem. Am I a disbeliever? Answer What you are describing is true faith. Rejoice, and don’t let the devil […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question Is it allowed to wear shorts while playing sports, if when running and jumping the shorts will lift and expose my knee and thigh? What about tight compression pants underneath the shorts? Also if I am playing with other brothers, without any women around, is it okay to play […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question (1) Is an intention required for EVERY SINGLE DEED one does? (2) Can a person make one general intention once for all of their life? (3) Will we get rewarded for small habitual things even if we don’t make a specific intention? (4) How does one make the intention […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question My grandmother is required to take a drug twice a day. One time is around midnight and the other time is around noon. What should she do during Ramadan, when she has to take it during the day? Does she have to fast during Ramadan? She has to take […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question Would the burning of incense during fasting hours in Ramadan invalidate the fast? Answer No, burning incense in and of itself does not invalidate your fast. Instead, the deliberate intake of something with a perceptible body, like the smoke from the burning, through the mouth or nose would be […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question What is the ruling on performing the Fajr prayer with the recitation of only one verse in each cycle due to beginning it one minute before sunrise? Answer Yes, your prayer would be valid if you finished before sunrise. However, you should repeat this prayer due to your deliberately […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question 1. I entered a degree course with the help of someone without taking the entrance exam and based on that qualification, I got a job. Have I done something impermissible? 2. I have lied during several job interviews about my experience. Am I sinful? Are my earnings permissible? Answer […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I have stolen something from a franchise, but I do not know the value of it. What should I do to repent from my sin? Answer Consider finding the market value of the item online, for instance, and then add a reasonably safe amount and return that to the […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question As part of my intention for each makeup prayer, I have intended to “repeat the last Asr prayer I missed.” Is my intention valid or do I need to be more specific? Answer Yes, your intention was valid, as were your prayers, because the minimum requirement is specifying a […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I am a person who suffers seriously from misgivings. Shouldn’t we love Allah more than his noble messenger (peace be upon him)? I am deeply afraid of losing my faith. Answer I pray that this message finds you well, insha’Allah. You will not lose your faith (iman) by mere […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I have a lot of doubts regarding my recition and other things in my prayer. So I can’t help myself performing prostrations of forgetfulness in almost every prayer. Does performing unnecessary prostrations of forgetfulness invalidate the prayer? How can I refrain from this? Answer I pray that this message […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question When I was a child, I took a few apples from private property. I have found out that they did not like it. What should I do? Answer I pray that this message finds you well, insha’Allah. You can send them an envelope containing an apology and the value […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question During prayer, I tend to spend a lot of time correcting my words. Sometimes I end up reading it 5/6 times. Also at the start of an obligatory prayer, I get anxious and don’t think Allah will accept my prayer. What can i do to get rid of this? […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I have moved in with my husband and in-laws. Since I moved in, my mother in law has been acting differently with me. She makes comments daily, usually saying that I can’t bring up my son properly. My sister in law has periods where she won’t talk to me […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question When I was younger, I committed some crimes for which I am indescribably ashamed. I don’t remember how much cash and merchandise I have stolen nor even where I can return it. How do I repent without being able to return or make up for most of those crimes? […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question (1) How does one recite the tashahhud correctly? (2) Is it true that in hanafi fiqh missing out sending blessings on the Prophet does not require performing prostrations of forgetfulness? Answer I pray that this message finds you well, insha’Allah. (1) The wording of the tashahhud is as follows: […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question Is a man’s prayer invalid if he prays in congregation yet stands in a row by himself? Answer I pray that this message finds you well, insha’Allah. No, praying in a row by yourself is not invalidating. Rather, it may be disliked if there is space in the row […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question A lady who is old now and can’t fast anymore had not fasted for years when she was young. Also, when she started fasting, she didn’t make up for the days she couldn’t fast due to menstruation, and now she wants to make up for all those missed fasts. […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question From the age of 15, I have been addicted to masturbation and pornography. I am married and it’s affecting my marriage and my wife. I have tried everything: blocking porn on my mobile and computer, praying, dua. I am really suffering. I can’t lower my gaze and stop. What […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question 1. How should two people praying together stand? 2. If a latecomer joins the prayer, what should they do? Answer I pray that this message finds you well, insha’Allah. The basis is that the imam should stand in front of the congregation. However, if there is only one person […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I stole candy and gum from a store and I can’t return it because I’ve already eaten it. I can’t pay it back because I don’t have a salary as I am 13. Will Allah forgive me? Answer I pray that this message finds you well, insha’Allah. Yes, Allah […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I am confused about when ghusl is obligatory on me. I cannot differentiate between mani and madhi. How can I do this? Answer I pray that this message finds you well, insha’Allah. The ritual bath (ghusl) is obligatory after the release of ejaculate (mani), which usually follows a sexual […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I have a very serious problem with porn addiction. I’ve tried many things for years to stop. When I stop watching porn for many days – the relapse happens in an extreme way where I seek out the worst kinds of porn (incest etc.). After the sexual release is […]

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question Is it permissible to pray on a rug/carpet that has images of animals woven into the design? What if one prayed on a plain prayer mat that was placed on top of this bigger carpet with animal motifs? Answer I pray that you are in the best of health […]