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Essential Prophetic Supplications: Upon entering the mosque
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Upon entering the mosque Answer Essential Prophetic Supplications Upon entering the mosque Audio: The Beloved of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) would say the following when entering the mosque: Allahumma ’fta…
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Do I have to wear hijab in front of my great uncle?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My grandfather's brother is visiting us this weekend. I know I don't have to wear hijab in front of my grandfather, but what about my grandfather's brother?
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Sister moving in with me wants to put up pictures of movie stars...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
A sister is moving in with me at the uni’s residence… but she wants to put up pictures of movie stars, and other strange stuff. She is good, prays, and even covers. She is better than having others… but: what do I do? I …
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The Rainwater of the Kaaba???
Shaykh Gibril F 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…
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I smoke cannabis every day and am getting married soon: Will my nikah count?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I smoke cannabis every day and am getting married soon: Will my nikah count?
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My husband is drinking again, and insists I drink with him
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I used to consume alcohol with my husband for fun in the past. We realized we were doing wrong and we put an end to it three yrs ago, sincerely repenting never to do it again.
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Being good to parents when they disagree with some of my Islamic ways...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I feel like I have failed the biggest test in my life! Being a dutiful daughter, when I started wearing hijab my parents didn't like the idea and I had to go through a hardship convincing them. I have been wearing hijab …
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Prostration for Recorded Quran-Recitation
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it sunna for me to prostrate for Quran-recital when I hear the recorded recitation of a verse of prostration?
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May pilgrims kill ants?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible for someone in a state of pilgrim sanctity (ihram) to kill an ant? Answer [This answer was originally posted as a response to a student question in the course, The Reliance Explained -- Part 2.]
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Performing Hajj on Behalf of the Deceased
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My friend intended to perform Hajj this year, but died before the Hajj season. I would like to do Hajj on his behalf. Is this permissible? Do I need to gain the permission of his relatives before doing this?
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Logo on shirt and glasses
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have Ralph Lauren glasses and it has the horse logo on the nose support (the plastic that touches the nose). Can I wear the glasses when I am praying? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is permitted to wear suc…
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The Glorious Timelessness of Allah Most High
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In our last live session, it was mentioned that Allah is not bound by time or space [...] Despite my previous posting, I'm still trying to understand what this means. [...]
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The Inner Dimensions of Prayer
Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali
The inner dimension of Prayer Answer from Imam Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum al-Din Sent by a subscriber.
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Masturbation: Advice for someone who wakes up with this problem...
Shaykh Naeem AbdulWali
I had a sister come to me yesterday in great distress. She confessed that she finds herself masturbating and is not sure what to do to stop.
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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.
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Colour restrictions on women's clothing
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
Could you please tell me what colour restrictions there are on women's clothing? I have heard recently that women are not allowed to wear orange because of its association with Buddhist monks, but this sounds like an unl…
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Important: Are you wearing pig skin?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
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…
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The Fiqh of Working for a Bank
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
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.
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Masturbation: A Disastrous Problem Faced by the Youth
Miscellaneous
Masturbation: A Disastrous Problem Faced by the Youth Answer Faraz Rabbani notes: someone sent this... Looks good... Introduction All praises are only for Allah. We praise Him, seek His Help and beseech Him to forgive us…
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Is sorcery disbelief?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
As I understand, we believe that merely committing a sins does not qualify as disbelief. Does it matter if the sin is a serious sin such as magic? Does committing such a sin ever lead to disbelief and hence necessitate r…
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The Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Definition, Status, and Rank&n
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
The companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Definition, Status, and Rank Answer The Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Definition, Status, and Rank - Shaykh Gibril Haddad [f…
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Earrings and braids for men
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it permissible for men to pierce their ears (or one of them) and/or braid their hair? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is agreed upon that men cannot wear earrings or other jewelry (except for a ring from si…
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Is the sun's rising from the West literal or figurative?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Regarding the sun's rising from the West during the last days, I have heard that the sun is already rising from the West as Islam is spreading in Western countries. Is there any validity to this or is it completely wrong…
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RE: Rabbit Meat
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I wanted to know whether rabbit meat is permissible or not Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is permitted to eat rabbit meat.
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Nadwi: Talking of Madinah
Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
Talking of Madinah al-Munawwara: What type of world would it have been without Makkah and Madinah? Answer [submitted by a subscriber] Friends have invited me to give a talk on Madinah, describing what I saw there, and I …
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Muslim with Tattoo: What to do?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If am Muslim has a tattoo, but since getting has realized what a mistake it was what should they do? Repent or have it removed?
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The Prophet: Haazir Naazir & The Basics
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is your position on the Prophet (PBUH) being hazir nazir (present and witnessing) Answer Walaikum assalam, This is not something we are accountable to believe in or act upon. If it was, the fuqaha and scholars of aq…
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Attending the Funeral of a Non-Muslim Relative
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Can I attend the funeral of my non-Muslim relative? Answer 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 religio…
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Pantheism Contradicts Islamic Belief
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have heard that you teach your students that Allah is everywhere. Is this true? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate No, this is not true.
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What is the fiqh of trimming nails?
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
What is the fiqh of trimming nails? Answer 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, compa…