Beliefs (Aqida)
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The Night of the 15th of Sha`ban
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it a sunna or bida to worship on the night of the 15th of Sha`ban? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, It is a sunna to worship Allah at every moment and with every breath.
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Sunni Saint Worshippers?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Why are you so-called traditionals [sic.] saint worshippers? Why do you claim to be sticking to the Sunnat of Muhammad [Allah bless him and give him peace] and then worship so-called saints who don't want your worship be…
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Proofs of Islam
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Will there be a work/cd set/book, Insha'Allah on the proofs of Islam, such as proving the existence of the Creator, the authenticity/miracle of Quran and the proof of the validity of the Muhammad's (saws) Prophethood.
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Tawassul Through the Awliya
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have read the evidences provided by yourselves for tawassul via the Prophet (sallaallahu alayhi wassalam). I have not, however, seen any evidence for intercession via saints ...is there any such evidence and if not, th…
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What To Do About My Ibadi Roommates
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
I currently live in an apartment by myself, and was considering having two Omani brothers who are Ibadis move in with me.
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What is the Sunnah?
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
For the new and prospective Muslim, how should one interpret the Sunnah? Should it be considered the emulation (or imitation rather) of the Prophet's (peace be upon him) actions or the striving of the state of his (peace…
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Where is Allah?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Using references from ahadith, Quran, and scholars, can you please answer the question as to where is Allah? I've heard differences of opinion in this matter.
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Convert dealing with athiest father
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am a recent convert to Islam and I just recently found out my father doesn't believe in Allah (God in general)...Yet, he strongly holds the opinion that we should still worship our ancestors...I had a long discussion w…
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Is there a God?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I cannot find answers to objections atheists raise to the existence of God. What are the proofs to existence of God as I need help to reconfirm my belief. Thanks.
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Disabilities and autism
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Please forgive me for asking you the same question, I am quite desperate for an answer and this is why I am asking you once again.
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In heaven do we get to be with the people we LOVED so much? Like our Mom?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Because at the end of the day life is no good if we can't be with the people we love and that includes heaven. There can be no better heaven than being with your parents, the Prophet (pbuh) and Allah (swt) I have also he…
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Hindu becoming Muslim?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am born in a Hindu family. But I've never felt peace as a Hindu. Because of friends of mine I've learned a few things about the Islam.
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Islam & the Love of God
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
A friend of mine has recently left the fold of Islam. One of his reasons is that he believes that Islam doesn't emphasize the love God has for his servants as it is emphasized in Christianity.
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Trusting in Allah and Taking the Means
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
How does on join between putting one’s trust in Allah and taking the means? Can’t the former lead to lazy ‘reliance…’
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Can I tell my five year old daughter that Allah is her best friend?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Can I tell my five year old daughter that Allah is her best friend? My daughter was having trouble sleeping. At first I thought that I would reassure her that I was her best friend. This did not work and so I thought tha…
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Islamic Beliefs: The Way of Sunni Islam (The Creed of Imaam Al Haddad (Ashari Aqeedah - A
Imam Al-Haddad
Islamic Beliefs: The way of Sunni Islam [The Creed of Imaam Al Haddad (Ashari Aqeedah- Aqeedah of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah)] Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Islamic Beliefs: The Way of Sunni Isla…
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Istighatha: Calling Someone Other Than Allah for Help.<i>Followed by an answer on the permissib
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Is it permitted to call someone other than Allah for help? Is this not bordering on shirk? How about taking vows for other than Allah?
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The Basmala and the Preservation of the Quran
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Salam ua alaykum, We discussed in Lesson 2's session that the Quran is mutawatir. However there is a debate amongst the scholars about whether the basmala is part of the Fatiha or not.
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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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Will I be with my family in Paradise?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If we get Janna (may Allah grant us Janna) do we keep the same families? Or are we made pure and given our perfect mates? Is this something that is known or unknown?
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The Beliefs of the Sunni Way
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the belief (‘aqida) of Ahl al-Sunna? Is it correct to believe that Allah is everywhere? What is the difference between the belief of the Salafis and the belief (‘aqida) of Ahl al-Sunna?
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I think of jinn in prayer and am afraid, and also when alone
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
When praying alone in the night, I feel fear, and think that jinns would be there along with me, and because of this sometimes my concentration on prayer goes. Please do tell me how to overcome by this.
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Calling to Allah: from the best of spiritual works
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Calling to Allah: from the best of spiritual works Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate.
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Making tawassul through one's actions
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it makruh to make dua in the following manner: Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is from the sunna to make tawassul (asking Allah by means of something or
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Are Zoroastrians from the People of the Book?
Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi
Many believe that Ahl Al Kitab for purposes of marriage, can be extended to Zoroastrians. Please could you advise?
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Does faith increase or decrease? Are actions part of faith?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, The position of the Ashari school is that faith (iman) increases and decreases by the increase or decrease in the strength of conviction…
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The Problem of Suffering
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
I was walking home one day, when a man approached me. He knew I was a Muslim by looking at the hat I was wearing. Nevertheless, he kindly asked me a question that I could not answer.
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What actions/beliefs cause a Muslim to become a non-believer and be considered outside the fold
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
What actions/beliefs cause a Muslim to become a non-believer and be considered outside the fold of Islam?
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Tawassul through the pious
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have a sheikh Muhammad Abu Anees Barkat Ali who has passed away now.
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Calling on Other than Allah?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I see on some internet forums, people writing such things as "Ya Ali I invoke thee" - I wanted to know is it allowed to say such things? Does this not smack of shirk?