General Religious Advice
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I have a problem with sleeping too much
Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher
- I am 22 and have a problem in recent years of too much sleep. I have been to several doctors and all I am told is that some people need more sleep than others. Being a medical student myself, I know that there is not m…
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Repentance: What does it mean to remember one's sin?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
When scholars mention that it is from repentance to, "To hate the sin, and the seek forgiveness for it every time it occurs to one, as Hasan al-Basri (Allah have mercy on him) said..." What does "Occurs to one" mean?
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Is it permissible if she leaves?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My best friend is facing a dilemma and would greatly appreciate a response. She lives in a western country, she's twenty years of age, her father is a sheikh and mistreats her worse than a slave.
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Pornography Addiction
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a pornography problem. I am 16 years old and when I am finished pleasing myself I often feel guilty and disgusted by myself and what I become at times for those couple of minutes. And now I have noticed that I am …
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Spiritual Deficiency
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
You may get asked this question quite often, forgive me! I began practising alhamdulillah over past 3 yrs now, and initially my spirituality, motivation to do good should be stronger.
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Women, Work, and Circumstances at Work
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am in real anxiety and I am not sure what to do, please give me some advice. Many years ago my ambitions were for this Dunya and as others I went to university with hopes of career and so forth.
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My MSA is almost dead: How do I revive it? with an answer by Sr. Hadia Mubarak, MSA National President (2004-2005)
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My MSA is Almost Dead: How do I revive it? Answer Assalamu alaikum, Islam is a social religion.
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The Messenger of Allah and You: Reflections on the Birth of the Prophet
Shaykh Suhaib Webb
The Messenger of Allah and You: Reflections on the Birth of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الحمد لله رب العالمين وأصلى وأسلم…
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Why is it that the mother cannot take custody of the child after boy is seven an...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Why is it that the mother cannot take custody of the child after boy is seven and girl is 9? It just does not seem fair without and even illogical considering the mother is usually the one that raises her children.
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Wearing hijab in front of male cousins
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
I am enagaged to marry this person and he is happy with me wearing hijaab. But he questioned me as to why a wife must observe hijaab in front of her male cousins when she is married. I explained to him what was stated in…
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What is the simplest path for faith to enter the heart?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Asslamalakum, Please can you help, I read the verse below and it seems to include me in this. Can you please explain logically the simplest path for faith to enter the hearts and to feel the result of this Imam in pure b…
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When is one considered a scholar?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
My question is when is one considered a scholar in Islam? In this day and age there are many people claiming to be scholars. If someone has not memorized the primary texts (i.e. Qur'an and Ahadith) can he be regarded as …
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Sunni - Sufi
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Are sufis considered part of the sunni sect, eventhough they practice things outside of the Qur'an and sunnah?
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Can we really be like the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)
Sidi Sohail Hanif
As salaam'alaykum, I recently listened to the story about how the angel came down and cleansed the Prophet sallallahu'alayhi wa salaam's heart when he was a child. That got me thinking... he's perfect and the best of all…
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Shaking hands with the opposite sex
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed Translated by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
There is a fatwa from a respected Shafi'i scholar, may Allah preserve him, that gives a dispensation in the issue of men shaking hands with unrelated women.
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Performing Nikah twice to the same person
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it possible to have your Nikah done twice with the same person? The first time it was done without the knowledge of my parents, and the second time it was done with the knowledge of my parents.
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First night dua is evil?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I do not understand why (question ID 538) the dua to be recited on the first night only speaks of the evil in women. Evil is in men too. Men are not perfect. Both are Allah's creation. I think many women would object to …
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Which should take precedence? Going for hajj or umrah, or travelling to seek sacred knowledge?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I would like to ask which of going for hajj or umrah, and travelling to seek sacred knowledge should be a higher priority? That is, which should a person try to do first.
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Worldly talk after a Halaqa, what to do when people immediately start talking about non-deen topics
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Our family started a halaqa group about 6 months ago. Masha Allah we are learning alot of things and it has been very good for us. However, lately, many of our family members, have been starting to discuss non-islamic th…
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What is proposed today as Traditional Islam?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Today we see that many people are posing off that they represent Traditional Muslims. But many of times these same people have tendencies of non-Islamic behaviour or habits that have never been seen amongst the older Ule…
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Deceiving but not lying to parents
Sidi Suheil Laher
I am now about to graduate from college, but my parents still worry over many small details of my life. They ask about everything.
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TV and children
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
I'm completely against watching TV due to the content shown, my wife also agrees with this principle Alhumdulillah but we fear how our attitude to TV could make our children rebel against us as it is considered the "norm…
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Waking up for Fajr and the Punishment for Missing Prayers
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
All praise to Allah for helping me find a forum to learn Shafi'i fiqh. I have been looking for a while. My question is: I have a problem praying my Fajr, I wake up when my azaan clock goes off but simply get up, turn it …
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Dua for love and respect in marriage
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Aslamu Alaikum, What are the best duas for enhancing barkaat and tahfak in your marriage in terms of increasing love and respect between husband and wife for your whole life?
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Discussing dreams with others
Shaykh Suhaib Webb
is it permitted to discuss dreams at night. i was told not to. also, should i follow islamic books on interpretations of dreams?
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What are all the obligations incumbent on every Muslim?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Assalaamu a''laykum Please could you list all the personal oligations that are incumbent on every Muslim.
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Is it permitted to learn from a scholar who holds that Muawiyah (ra) was a transgressor?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it recommended to learn from a scholar shaykh who holds the view that Muawiyah (ra) was a transgressor? Can we learn Islamic sciences from him? Should we sit in his company when he talks or gives speeches?
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Correcting others correctly: I had a fight with a Muslim girl in my class
Wajihah Gregor
When my two Muslim friends and I were at school, friend #1 took out a bag of Skittles which is known to contain gelatin. She offered them to me and I refused. When friend #2 took some, I warned her that there was gelatin…
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UK female imam?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Recently i came across an article on the bbc website, about the uk's first female imam. Naturally i was a bit shocked. The article doesn't seem to state whether the sister in question would lead a mixed congregation but …
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What is the harm of masturbation and how to I stop?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have been masturbating for many years, even before i was even mature! I dont know if im suffering from any problems yet, can u please explain what i should be looking for to know if i am suffering from it or not.