Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Must a Sick Person Fast? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani details the types of hardship in Islam, one of which is sickness. He also explains the importance of seeking counsel for making judgments on one’s hardships. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do I Need to Make Up My Fast and Prayer out of Neglectfulness? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the ruling regarding making up missed fasts and prayers and how to go about doing them. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What Is the Expiation for Breaking the Fast during Ramadan? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani details the types of breaking of the fast during Ramadan and their respective expiations or lack thereof. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is the Meat Slaughtered by Non-Muslims Halal? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the permissibility of eating meat slaughtered by the People of The Book. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is It Permissible to Take the Kunya Abu al-Qasim? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the precedence of adopting the kunya Abu al-Qasim. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the various influences on building a presence in prayer particularly, and in life in general. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Objectives of Fasting? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani details how acts of devotion in Islam express one’s faith in Allah, particularly through fasting. He also lists many wisdoms attached to the prescription of fasting. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading […]

The words of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) are full of rich lessons. Among them is his address during the farewell Hajj. This is the first in a series of articles on The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity. Every believer should know that the Prophet (Allah bless him and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do I do Khatam or recite with meaning in Ramadhan? Is it better to recite with an understanding of the meaning of the Quran, or should one focus on completing the Quran without fully understanding its meanings? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the intention to stop fast break the fast? How does the intention affect the validity of fasting during Ramadan? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers include the foremost […]

This is the ninth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. The closest companions of Abu Hanifa were all of great standing in Hadith. One […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Does Having Unconditional Hope in Allah Mean? Is It for Entering Paradise? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the meaning of hope (raja’) and what true hope necessarily implies and what the Believer is called upon to hope for. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of […]

This is the eighth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Knowledge by land and sea, in the East and the West, in distant lands […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Can We Attain the Maximum Reward in Ramadan? In this video, Shaykh Faraz expounds on how someone unable to fast in Ramadan can go about attaining the full reward of Ramadan through their intentions. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Many Hours Before to Get to Friday Prayer? In this video, Shaykh Faraz explains when a person should strive to arrive at the masjid for the Friday prayer and what has been narrated regarding the benefits of arriving early. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz gives us guidelines on what basis we should choose a potential spouse to marry, and gives us clarity regarding what aspects of a person are necessary and secondary to consider. Shaykh […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I would like to request your erudition regarding a question that seems fundamental to me. Is Allah equal to dhat plus attributes, or is it only the dhat? Depending on the answer, could you please support it with sources, thank you. I would like to know concretely if Allah […]

This is the seventh article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Appreciating Imam Abu Hanifa’s teaching method gives us many insights into how the Hanafi […]

This is the sixth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Abu Hanifa is from the people of Iraq in general and most specifically from […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on child sexual abuse in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It would be of the gravest of major sins, as it combines the major sins of: (a) zina (b) harming a child; and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I was told to ask Shaykh Faraz by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus my question through here. So I’m working on a film project for university, and I’m making a qasida for the film. For the film, it’s required to introduce the character, the problem, and resolve the problem, so I’m […]

This is the fifth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Imam Abu Hanifa was strict when it came to the narrator. He required that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question 1) When observing the fast of Daud AS, is it permissible or recommended to keep the extra fasts such as the three lunar days, fasting ten days of dhul hijja, etc? What extra fasts can be kept that is, what is the optimal recommended number of fasts throughout the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the reasons behind terminating the allegiance one has with a Shaykh? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The basis is that one only takes a spiritual path (tariqa) because there is clear religious benefit in it; and one only leaves such a path if there is […]