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North American Qibla Dreams?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

In a recent discussion about qibla with Muslims who pray southeast, one of the brothers mentioned that a few Muslims he knew experienced dreams in which the Prophet (sallAllah-u 'alayhi wa sallam) confirms that southeast…

The Rainwater of the Kaaba???

Shaykh Gibril Haddad

A brother on holiday who has been studying in Makkah for some time now recently confronted me on something which has left me somewhat confused. I had said in passing on one occasion that the rainwater that falls on the K…

I smoke cannabis every day and am getting married soon: Will my nikah count?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

I smoke cannabis every day and am getting married soon: Will my nikah count?

My husband is drinking again, and insists I drink with him

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The Inner Dimensions of Prayer

Imam Ghazali

The inner dimension of Prayer from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din Sent by a subscriber.

I used to be astray. I have started practicing, and now have 20 years of prayers to make up...

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

I am extremely concerned about the terrible wrong I have done to my soul by abandoning the deen of Allah for a large part of my life. I have to all intents and purposes lived the life of a kaafir - drinking/ womanising e…

Missed Prayers: Hanbali Dispensation?

Sidi Musa Furber

Sidi … I'm certain Shaykh XYZ stated the Hanbali position is to make sincere tawba and don't worry about qada prayers...

What if they pray South East at an event in North America. Can I pray and then repeat?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

There is an institute of Islamic study where the people pray to the southeast qibla. Quite often, I want to go seek knowledge there, but the congregation is praying southeast when it comes time for the prayer. What shoul…

Praying sitting down without excuse

Mufti Yusuf Mullan, Toronto

My husband recently developed the habit of praying most of his prayers while sitting, fard and nawafil. Someone cited a hadith for him that the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him prayed sitting on his camel, and he'…

Definition for the end of the night/or third part of the night

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

When is the "third part of the night"? I usually guess it to be 1/2 hour to 45 minutes before the prescribed time for Fajr.

Prayer of Repentance: Salat al-Tawba

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

A dear brother of mine is due to get married in December, unfortunately he went to a prostitute and committed illegal sexual acts.

What is the hanafi opinion on piercing other than the earlobes?

Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf

What is the hanafi opinion on piercing other than the earlobes? Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah, the Inspirer of truth It is not permissible to pierce any part of the body other than the ears and the nose for women…

Important: Are you wearing pig skin?

Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf

I bought few days ago a leather jacket made in China. Now while I was wearing it one brother told me that it was made of pig leather. Now I want to know 1) What shall I do if some body says it is made of pig and there is…

The Fiqh of Working for a Bank

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam, Darul Iftaa (Leicester, UK)

I am currently working for a bank, and I know at a basic level that you're not allowed to work in bank due to Interest.

Struggling to stay good...

Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf

How can a person stay on the right path and abstain from doing bad? Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah, Most Gracious Most Merciful Each person has to struggle with in this in this world, unless one is protected and g…

Witr and Tahajjud Just Before Fajr

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What do we believe about Mu`awiya?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

What do we believe about someone who speaks ill of Mu`awiya? Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Sayyiduna Mu`awiya (Allah be pleased with him) was one of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give h…

The Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Definition, Status, and Rank

Shaykh Gibril Haddad

The companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Definition, Status, and Rank The Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Definition, Status, and Rank - Shaykh Gibril Haddad [from an …

Forgetting verses of the Qur'an

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is it sinful to forget verses of the Qur’an one had memorized? In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May His abundant blessing and most perfect of peace be on His Beloved Prophet, the best of creation, a…

Questions on Covering: Grandfather, Step father, Non-Muslim Women

Sidi Sohail Hanif (may Allah grant him health)

If I am a female, then do I have to wear hijab in front of the brother of my maternal grandmother? Also, what about the brother of my maternal grandfather? If I am a male, then would the daughter of my paternal grandfath…

Prostrating to a Saint... and the fatwa of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (Allah have mercy on him)

Prostrating out of Reverence (Sujud al-Ta`dhim) to other than Allah is Haram From: Subhan Raza Khan [mailto:alahazrat786@rediffmail.com] (Edited by Faraz Rabbani) The Prostration of Reverence is Unlawful Alahazrat Imam A…

Nadwi: Talking of Madinah

Shaykh Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi

Talking of Madinah al-Munawwara: What type of world would it have been without Makkah and Madinah? [submitted by a subscriber] Friends have invited me to give a talk on Madinah, describing what I saw there, and I have re…

The Prophet: Haazir Naazir & The Basics

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

What is your position on the Prophet (PBUH) being hazir nazir (present and witnessing) Walaikum assalam, This is not something we are accountable to believe in or act upon. If it was, the fuqaha and scholars of aqida wou…

Attending the Funeral of a Non-Muslim Relative

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Can I attend the funeral of my non-Muslim relative? Walaikum assalam, Yes, it is permitted to attend the funeral of a non-Muslim parent, relative, neighbor, or associate. One needs to avoid attending their religious cere…

Can my younger brother lead my sisters in prayer?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

I used to lead my sisters in prayer at home but since I have started working my younger brother leads the jama`ah. He knows his recitation and the general mode of prayer. He is only 8 years old, is it permissible for him…

What is the fiqh of trimming nails?

Mufti Yusuf Mullan, Toronto

What is the fiqh of trimming nails? In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. May His abundant blessing and most perfect of peace be on His Beloved Prophet, the best of creation, and his family, companions a…

RUMI: "The protection against God's anger"

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

RUMI: “The protection against God's anger” Mawlana Jalal al-Din al-Rumi (Allah be pleased with him) said: A sober-minded man said to Jesus, "What in this existence is hardest to bear?"

Do we pay zakat on loans?

Mufti Yusuf Mullan, Toronto

There was money given as an investment ~2 years ago. Some of the money wasn't actually invested since the project didn't require as much money as was collected and was hence returned.

When does the latecomer recite the opening supplication?

Sidi Fadi Qutub Zada, Amman (Jordan)

When does the late comer recite the opening supplication (thana)? For example if a latecomer joins the first rakaa't before the imam goes into ruku, when should he pray this supplication?

Is Isnad (chain of transmission) a requirement for anyone who claims to be a scholar?

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam, Darul Iftaa (Leicester, UK)

I have read one of your recent articles and I wanted to know what is the legal requirement for someone to be considered a knowledgeable scholar whom we can take knowledge from. Is Isnad one of the requirements and is the…