Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sunna to seek forgiveness before Hajj? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about the Sunnah (practice) of seeking forgiveness in Islam, quoting a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the eighteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Some company arises out of rights that others have over you. You do not choose your parents, siblings, or […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the Hanafi School’s perspective on intention for Wudu and Ghusl. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What does the Shafi’i School say about a man marrying his illegitimate biological daughter? I found an absurd fatwa in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj. It says a father can marry his illegitimate daughter. It’s makruh but permissible. How can the Shafi‘i School give a ridiculous fatwa like that? I just find […]