Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How Do I Respond to the Tribulations Our Brethren in Palestine Face? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. There is wisdom in tests, trials, and tribulations. Allah Most High tells us: “How gloriously exalted in beneficence overall is He in whose hand alone is Sovereignty; And He has […]

The following article is from the On Demand Course: Is the Quran True Revelation? by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Ali Hani. This is the first in a series. دَامَتْ لَدَيْنَا فَفَاقَتْ كُلَّ مُعْجِزَةٍ مِنَ النَّبِيِّينَ إِذْ جَاءَتْ وَلَمْ تَدُمِ They stayed among us, and so transcended all miracles From all the prophets, as they […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am freelancing, using articles from other websites, translating them into another language, and earning money. Does this practice comply with Islamic principles? Until now, we have been earning money through the aforementioned work. Is the money we have earned considered halal or haram? Can we use this money? […]

This article is from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the fifth article in the series. Submission is to make one’s action in accordance with the Divine […]

The question addressed in this article is central to our understanding of ourselves and Muslims. It is the third in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Who Am I? Understanding Muslim Identity in Light of the Prophet’s Way. Who we are governs the choices that we make. We have an embodiment of our […]

This article is from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the fourth article in the series. Allah tells us in the Quran: وَمَا مِن دَاۤبَّة فِی ٱلۡأَرۡضِ […]

The question addressed in this article is central to our understanding of ourselves and Muslims. It is the second in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Who Am I? Understanding Muslim Identity in Light of the Prophet’s Way. The question of, “Who am I?” is one of the most important questions. Scholars of the […]

This article is taken from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the second article in the series. Allah made the universe in further order by sending Prophets […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I would like to know if the Zam Zam water sold online in the USA, is it authentic or fake? Would you recommend using it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. That basis is that we have a good […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question According to Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Maturidi (may Allah have mercy on them), what is the status of the action of the servant? Is it created by Allah Most High? Is there any difference between their positions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If one says, “Allah is the enabler of all affairs,” intending that without His permission, nothing can take place, is it correct? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. There is nothing wrong with this. There are similar expressions in the Quran and Sunna. Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The topic of UFOs has once again made headlines in the US. It has come up as a topic of conversation at work, too. I would like to know if Muslims believe in the possibility of aliens. If we do believe that they could exist, does that mean they […]

The question addressed in this article is central to our understanding of ourselves and Muslims. It is the first in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Who Am I? Understanding Muslim Identity in Light of the Prophet’s Way. Majnoon was madly in love with Layla. It was ascribed to him that he said: […]

This article is taken from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the second article in the series. Just as everything in the universe glorifies Allah, is submissive […]

This article is from the On Demand Course: Preparing for the End of Life. In Islam death is not an end state but a station on the way. Preparing for death is central to the life of a Muslim. This is the sixth article in a series.  Clear your debts. Unless there’s a clear need, […]

This article is taken from Living Green: The Way of the Greatest Environmentalist (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ali Hani, and Ustad Amjad Tarsin answer questions on care, responsibility and stewardship of the environment. This is the first article in the series. The environment affects humans and humans affect it. It includes […]

This article is from the On Demand Course: Preparing for the End of Life. In Islam death is not an end state but a station on the way. Preparing for death is central to the life of a Muslim. This is the fifth article in a series.  Allah tells us about death in the Quran: […]

This is the fifth in a series of articles on marriage. They are taken from the seminar Why Marriage Contracts & Agreements Matter by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. Marriage agreements are not strictly speaking required. It would make sense before marriage for the two parties to agree on the things that are of significance to them. […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why do most Muslims take lives, and why do those who are in Saudi Arabia not like African Muslims? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. This is not correct. Human life is sacred and inviolable in Islam. The Sanctity […]

This article is from the On Demand Course: Preparing for the End of Life. In Islam death is not an end state but a station on the way. Preparing for death is central to the life of a Muslim. This is the fourth article in a series.  There are certain times when we are blessed […]

This is the fourth in a series of articles on marriage. They are taken from the seminar Why Marriage Contracts & Agreements Matter by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. The right to divorce is an important matter. There’s Divine wisdom in it, and it serves as a grave test for the husband. Divorce is meant to deter […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am asking how to respond to a person who argues that Muslims are hypocrites for believing that homosexual relationships are morally wrong on the basis that they cannot produce children, while we, as Muslims, allow infertile people or married couples who simply choose to remain childless to have […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I want to give my son the name Malik. This is a name of the 99 names of Allah.  So I need to know if I am allowed to call my son Malik or is this name only allowed with an addition like Abdul-Malik?  Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am currently studying the Ajurumiyya and understand that a serious student should strive to memorize the text.  I was wondering if this is still the case for someone who has forgotten Surahs of the Qur’an that they had previously memorized- in this situation should the focus of memorization […]