Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani If a SaltyMetal Taste Comes to the Mouth, Would It Break the Fast? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the difference between having a taste in the mouth while fasting and swallowing something. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director […]

This is the first in a series of articles on mental wellness taken from the Mental Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls. Imam Abu Zaid al-Balkhi wrote “The Health of Bodies and Souls” in which he expounded upon physical wellness as well as mental wellness. The self refers to your mind, heart, […]

Walking the path to Allah is a type of war and its battlefield is the heart. To win, we must strengthen our army – our soul, and weaken the enemy – our lower-self and the devil. This is the first in a series of articles on Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil.  It is […]

This is the sixth in a series of articles on physical wellness based on Abu Zayd al-Balkhi’s work. The full seminar can be accessed here: Physical Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls. Health is not just if you get sick, take medication. Protection is the basis of healing. A good regimen is […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I was trying to find permissible ways to invest money and stumbled upon the AAOIFI standards. Can they really be trusted? Answer The AAOIFI Standards are consensus standards for Islamic Financial Institutions. They were put together through a robust consultative and collaborative process involving leading Islamic scholars and specialists […]

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 fifteenth in a series of articles on The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity. “O people: Allah has apportioned to every deserving heir his share […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do I Identify a Reliable Scholar? Shaykh Faraz will provide invaluable guidance on discerning which teachers to trust and follow for religious learning. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Both Listen and Recite the Quran to Complete It in Ramadan? Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the benefits of daily listening to Quranic recitation during Ramadan and beyond, and whether it is possible to read at the same time. Additionally, he will explore the practice of the Prophet’s companions […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do I Deal with Family Members Who Habitually Backbite Others? Shaykh Faraz will provide guidance on appropriate behavior when encountering backbiting in group or family settings, including whether remaining silent constitutes sin. He will also advise on following a beneficial course to improve speech and communication, emphasizing the importance […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses? Shaykh Faraz will provide guidance on identifying the recipients of Zakat, including those with illnesses requiring substantial financial expenses. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Materials Can I Make Tayammum With? Can I Use Drywall for Tayammum? Shaykh Faraz will explain what can be used to purify oneself through tayammum when water is unavailable. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Is the General Principle on Animal Saliva? Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the criteria for discerning the purity of saliva and hair from street animals or domestic ones. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He […]

This is the fifth in a series of articles on physical wellness based on Abu Zayd al-Balkhi’s work. The full seminar can be accessed here: Physical Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls. Abu Zayd also wrote at length about the relationship between health and sexual intercourse. The Sunna is to see that […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is It Sinful to Recite the Quran without Tajwid? Every day, we read the Quran and listen to its recitation. However, when is it obligatory to recite it with proper tajwid? Shaykh Faraz will guide us on this matter, quoting some hadith that bring joy to the heart and explaining […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram? We often encounter a red light and don’t see any cars. Our first instinct is to cross. Do we ask ourselves what Islam says about this act? Shaykh Faraz will explain to us how to behave in these circumstances. Shaykh Faraz […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills? Arabic is the language of the Quran and of our Beloved Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace). We should all try to learn it. Shaykh Faraz will provide all the steps to follow to master this language. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople been fulfilled? “Verily, you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful army will that army be, and what a wonderful commander will that conqueror be.” Shaykh Faraz will elucidate this Hadith, He will also shed light on the identity of the Great Conqueror […]

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 fourteenth in a series of articles on The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity. “Then let whoever is present tell whoever is absent.” The central […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Does a Goatee Fulfill the Minimum of the Beard in the Hanafi School? There are numerous styles of beard cuts, but which ones truly adhere to the Sunna? Shaykh Faraz will explain the conditions necessary for a beard cut to be considered in accordance with the Sunna. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do Good Deeds Benefit Me If I Keep Falling into Sin? Even when committed to good deeds such as reading the Quran and giving zakat, it’s possible to fall into sin repeatedly. Shaykh Faraz will clarify whether these sins nullify our good deeds and provide valuable advice on what to […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Switch to Following the Shafi’i School? For various reasons, such as study or personal circumstances, there may be a need to change one’s Madhab (school of Islamic jurisprudence). Shaykh Faraz will clarify whether it’s possible to change one’s Madhab and when it’s appropriate to make this choice. Shaykh […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Recite Other Sunna Adhkar in the Prayer? During prayer, to draw even closer to Allah, we aim to increase our supplications. Shaykh Faraz will explain how to incorporate other supplications when praying in a congregation, when praying alone, and when it is recommended to do so. Shaykh Faraz […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Why Do Women Pray behind Men? We are accustomed to a specific order of lines during prayers, such as women behind men, children in front of women, or a single man praying to the left of the Imam, among others. Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the underlying rules governing this order. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Wudu Required in Order to Touch the Bible? In addition to the Quran, previous communities received other sacred scriptures, which have undergone modifications over time. Shaykh Faraz will discuss scholars’ opinions on handling these texts, considering whether Wudu is necessary, given that some parts contain divine guidance. Shaykh Faraz […]