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78. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 fourth in a series of articles on Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil.  You will [&#8230;]</p>
79. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/satanic-tactics-human-service/">Satanic Tactics: Human Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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81. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the fourth in a series of articles on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=635">Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil</a>. </span></h3>
82. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will find many different things if you read Quranic exegesis. The holes in history are sometimes (although not always) filled in from the biblical tradition. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “Narrate from the Children of Israel without any harm.” </span></p>
83. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is no harm in doing so but there are criteria. Anything that is from those traditions that goes against our tradition or the Quran, we refuse it. Anything that does not go against our teachings, we do not deny completely, nor do we affirm completely. Allah knows best. </span></p>
84. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Who Is Iblis?</span></h4>
85. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Iblis” in the Arabic dictionaries comes from the root letters <em>ba</em>, <em>lam</em>, <em>sin</em>. It is a fourth form which means <em>to despair</em>. Iblis is the one who is despondent of the mercy of Allah. He is distanced from Allah’s mercy. He’s cursed.  </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah says:</span></p>
86. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">وَٱلَّذِینَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِـَٔایَـٰتِ ٱللَّهِ وَلِقَاۤىِٕهِۦۤ أُو۟لَـٰۤىِٕكَ یَىِٕسُوا۟ مِن رَّحۡمَتِی </span></p>
87. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And those who deny the signs of Allah and meeting Him, those shall certainly despair of my mercy” [Quran, 29:23; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
88. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It comes from the word <em>ablasa</em>. We see it again in the Quran and other places, with slightly different uses: </span></p>
89. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">فَإِذَا هُم مُّبۡلِسُونَ</span></p>
90. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And lo, they were struck speechless with despair” [Quran 6:44; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld] </span></p></blockquote>
91. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the feelings that this word gives is of a person who is just silent out of complete sadness. Allah describes the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment like that. </span></p>
92. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The term does not have a good connotation. It has the meaning of despair in it. Others have said that Iblis is a title ascribed to him because he’s despondent of the mercy of Allah. After all, he’s cursed, and his actual name is Azazil. This is most likely from the biblical tradition. They say that Azazil is a Syriac word. It is a very old Semitic language. </span></p>
93. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Il” in those old languages has its meaning. It is like two words together. Some of the commentators said Azazil in Arabic would be “Al-Harith,” but Allah knows best. </span></p>
94. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Is Iblis?</span></h4>
95. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As for h</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">is role? Allah says:</span></p>
96. <blockquote><p>إِنَّ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنَ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّۭ</p>
97. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Verily the Devil is an implacable foe to you all, so take him as a foe” [Quran, 35:6; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
98. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Part of our covenant with Allah is to disobey Satan, to go against and oppose him. Allah says: </span></p>
99. <blockquote><p>أَلَمْ أَعْهَدْ إِلَيْكُمْ يَـٰبَنِىٓ ءَادَمَ أَن لَّا تَعْبُدُوا۟ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنَ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّۭ مُّبِينٌۭ</p>
100. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“‘Did I not take solemn covenant of you, O sons of Adam, not to follow through ill-worship the Devil; Verily he is your open foe” [Quran, 36:60; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
101. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You should not serve Satan. Unfortunately, there are people in the world who specifically worship Satan. People do not say that they would worship Satan, but worship also has the meaning of prioritizing. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah says:</span></p>
102. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">أَرَءَیۡتَ مَنِ ٱتَّخَذَ إِلَـٰهَهُۥ هَوَىٰهُ </span></p>
103. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Have you beheld him who takes as his god his own headstrong fancy?” [Quran, 25:43; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
104. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meaning, the focal point of their life is their whims. Serving Satan entails obeying his incitements, his misgivings and the things that he calls people to. The more that one obeys them, the more they become servants of Satan and less servants of Allah. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ibrahim (upon him be peace) was advising his uncle Azhar:</span></p>
105. <blockquote><p>يَـٰٓأَبَتِ لَا تَعْبُدِ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنَ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنَ كَانَ لِلرَّحْمَـٰنِ عَصِيًّۭا</p>
106. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“‘Dearest father, worship not through idolatry the Devil: Truly was the Devil ever to the very All-merciful stubbornly rebellious ” [Quran, 19:44; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
107. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The word أَبَتِ mean my father, but the Arabs would call their uncles fathers as well – as an honorific. There is a lot of etiquette in the way he made that call to his uncle. </span></p>
108. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blinding Arrogance</span></h4>
109. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is one thing to know that someone is your enemy. But to live that reality is a different thing. Many times, we fall into the service of Satan because of two main things. The tactics usually revolve around those. One is heedlessness and the second is following our desires and egos. Desires and egos are an accumulation of what the <em>nafs</em> is.</span></p>
110. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Satan has already been banished from Paradise. He is already guaranteed inhabitant of the Hellfire for eternity. There is no hope in his being shown mercy because of the divine knowledge that he would not repent anyway. </span></p>
111. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some narrations state that Allah gave Satan a second chance. Satan said, “Ok, what do I have to do?” Allah said, “Prostrate to the grave of Adam. Satan said, “I did not prostrate to him when he was alive, why would I prostrate to him when he’s dead?” Again, the arrogance. So in the divine knowledge, Satan will never repent, even if given the opportunity. </span></p>
112. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We find this among the Satans of the humans, like Abu Jahl. At the end of his life, he told Abdullah bin Mas‘ud, “Cut my neck at the very bottom of my collarbone so that my head is taller than all the other heads and tell Muhammad that I was his enemy in this life, and I will be his enemy in the next.” That is complete arrogance. May Allah save us from arrogance.</span></p>
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118. <p>&nbsp;</p>
119. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/satanic-tactics-human-service/">Satanic Tactics: Human Service</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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126. <title>Is Piracy and Watching Movies Illegally Online Considered Theft? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
127. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/is-piracy-and-watching-movies-illegally-online-considered-theft-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
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143. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is piracy and watching movies illegally online considered theft? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat addresses the ethical status of piracy and watching movies illegally online. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and [&#8230;]</p>
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148. <p>Is piracy and watching movies illegally online considered theft?</p>
149. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat addresses the ethical status of piracy and watching movies illegally online.</p>
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151. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
152. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/is-piracy-and-watching-movies-illegally-online-considered-theft-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Piracy and Watching Movies Illegally Online Considered Theft? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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159. <title>When Would Violence in Video Games Be Allowed? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
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162. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
163. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 22:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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172. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question When would violence in video games be allowed? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the circumstances under which violence in video games might be permissible within Islamic ethical frameworks. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning [&#8230;]</p>
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176. <h3>Question</h3>
177. <p>When would violence in video games be allowed?</p>
178. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the circumstances under which violence in video games might be permissible within Islamic ethical frameworks.</p>
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180. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
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188. <title>Is It Allowed for Men to Wear Red Colored Clothes? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
189. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-allowed-for-men-to-wear-red-colored-clothes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
191. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
192. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 22:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
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203. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it allowed for men to wear red-colored clothes? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat clarifies the permissibility of men wearing red-colored clothing according to Islamic guidelines. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, [&#8230;]</p>
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207. <h3>Question</h3>
208. <p>Is it allowed for men to wear red-colored clothes?</p>
209. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat clarifies the permissibility of men wearing red-colored clothing according to Islamic guidelines.</p>
210. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Allowed for Men to Wear Red Colored Clothes? - Shaykh Abdul- Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O3MtWwr_K3A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
211. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
212. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-allowed-for-men-to-wear-red-colored-clothes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Allowed for Men to Wear Red Colored Clothes? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
213. ]]></content:encoded>
217. </item>
218. <item>
219. <title>What Are the Criteria for Discerning between Good and Bad Innovations? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
220. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-are-the-criteria-for-discerning-between-good-and-bad-innovations-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
222. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
223. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 16:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
224. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
225. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
226. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
227. <category><![CDATA[bad]]></category>
228. <category><![CDATA[beneficial]]></category>
229. <category><![CDATA[Criteria]]></category>
230. <category><![CDATA[good]]></category>
231. <category><![CDATA[harmful]]></category>
232. <category><![CDATA[innovations]]></category>
233. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=344016</guid>
234.  
235. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What are the criteria for discerning between good and bad innovations? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat delineates the criteria for distinguishing between beneficial and harmful innovations in Islamic practice. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, [&#8230;]</p>
236. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-are-the-criteria-for-discerning-between-good-and-bad-innovations-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Are the Criteria for Discerning between Good and Bad Innovations? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
237. ]]></description>
238. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
239. <h3>Question</h3>
240. <p>What are the criteria for discerning between good and bad innovations?</p>
241. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat delineates the criteria for distinguishing between beneficial and harmful innovations in Islamic practice.</p>
242. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Are the Criteria for Discerning between Good and Bad Innovations? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6M8vr2XfAo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
243. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
244. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-are-the-criteria-for-discerning-between-good-and-bad-innovations-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Are the Criteria for Discerning between Good and Bad Innovations? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
245. ]]></content:encoded>
249. </item>
250. <item>
251. <title>What Is the Minimum Length That Constitutes a Beard? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
252. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-minimum-length-that-constitutes-a-beard-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
254. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
255. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 15:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
256. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
257. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
258. <category><![CDATA[beard]]></category>
259. <category><![CDATA[length]]></category>
260. <category><![CDATA[man]]></category>
261. <category><![CDATA[minimum]]></category>
262. <category><![CDATA[muslim]]></category>
263. <category><![CDATA[obligatory]]></category>
264. <category><![CDATA[sunnah]]></category>
265. <category><![CDATA[wajib]]></category>
266. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=344011</guid>
267.  
268. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the minimum length that constitutes a beard? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the minimum length that constitutes in Islam, detailing the different scholarly views and their practical implications. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in [&#8230;]</p>
269. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-minimum-length-that-constitutes-a-beard-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Minimum Length That Constitutes a Beard? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
270. ]]></description>
271. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
272. <h3>Question</h3>
273. <p>What is the minimum length that constitutes a beard?</p>
274. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the minimum length that constitutes in Islam, detailing the different scholarly views and their practical implications.</p>
275. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Is the Minimum Length That Constitutes a Beard? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ngxbto4UiT0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
276. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
277. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-minimum-length-that-constitutes-a-beard-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Minimum Length That Constitutes a Beard? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
278. ]]></content:encoded>
282. </item>
283. <item>
284. <title>Do Angels Enter a House Where Video Games Are Played? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
285. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/do-angels-enter-a-house-where-video-games-are-played-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
287. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
288. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 15:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
289. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
290. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
291. <category><![CDATA[angels]]></category>
292. <category><![CDATA[enter]]></category>
293. <category><![CDATA[house]]></category>
294. <category><![CDATA[played]]></category>
295. <category><![CDATA[video games]]></category>
296. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=344007</guid>
297.  
298. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Do angels enter a house where video games are played? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explores whether angels enter a house where video games are played. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, [&#8230;]</p>
299. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/do-angels-enter-a-house-where-video-games-are-played-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Do Angels Enter a House Where Video Games Are Played? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
300. ]]></description>
301. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
302. <h3>Question</h3>
303. <p>Do angels enter a house where video games are played?</p>
304. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explores whether angels enter a house where video games are played.</p>
305. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Do Angels Enter a House Where Videogames Are Played? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Ec7lMAZcLo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
306. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
307. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/do-angels-enter-a-house-where-video-games-are-played-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Do Angels Enter a House Where Video Games Are Played? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
308. ]]></content:encoded>
312. </item>
313. <item>
314. <title>Is It Wrong to Place a Cat’s Litter Box in a Room with Quranic Verses? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
315. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/is-it-wrong-to-place-a-cats-litter-box-in-a-room-with-quranic-verses-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
317. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
318. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
319. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
320. <category><![CDATA[cat]]></category>
321. <category><![CDATA[litter box]]></category>
322. <category><![CDATA[quranic]]></category>
323. <category><![CDATA[room]]></category>
324. <category><![CDATA[verses]]></category>
325. <category><![CDATA[wrong]]></category>
326. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=344001</guid>
327.  
328. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it wrong to place a cat’s litter box in a room with Quranic verses? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat addresses the appropriateness of placing a cat’s litter box in a room with Quranic verses. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened [&#8230;]</p>
329. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/is-it-wrong-to-place-a-cats-litter-box-in-a-room-with-quranic-verses-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Wrong to Place a Cat’s Litter Box in a Room with Quranic Verses? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
330. ]]></description>
331. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
332. <h3>Question</h3>
333. <p>Is it wrong to place a cat’s litter box in a room with Quranic verses?</p>
334. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat addresses the appropriateness of placing a cat’s litter box in a room with Quranic verses.</p>
335. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Wrong to Place a Cat&#039;s Litter Box in a Room with Quranic Verses? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rkx2Bd_KxXU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
336. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
337. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/is-it-wrong-to-place-a-cats-litter-box-in-a-room-with-quranic-verses-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Wrong to Place a Cat’s Litter Box in a Room with Quranic Verses? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
338. ]]></content:encoded>
342. </item>
343. <item>
344. <title>Can I Play Video Games If I Follow a Fatwa That All Cartoons Are Haram? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
345. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-i-play-video-games-if-i-follow-a-fatwa-that-all-cartoons-are-haram-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
347. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
348. <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
349. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
350. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
351. <category><![CDATA[cartoons]]></category>
352. <category><![CDATA[fatwa]]></category>
353. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
354. <category><![CDATA[palying]]></category>
355. <category><![CDATA[permissibility]]></category>
356. <category><![CDATA[video games]]></category>
357. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343997</guid>
358.  
359. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I play video games if I follow a fatwa that all cartoons are haram? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explores the permissibility of playing video games in light of a fatwa deeming all cartoons haram. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he [&#8230;]</p>
360. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-i-play-video-games-if-i-follow-a-fatwa-that-all-cartoons-are-haram-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can I Play Video Games If I Follow a Fatwa That All Cartoons Are Haram? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
361. ]]></description>
362. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
363. <h3>Question</h3>
364. <p>Can I play video games if I follow a fatwa that all cartoons are haram?</p>
365. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explores the permissibility of playing video games in light of a fatwa deeming all cartoons haram.</p>
366. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can I Play Videogames If I Follow a Fatwa That All Cartoons Are Haram? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6CndNz7Uwko?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
367. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
368. <p>&nbsp;</p>
369. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-i-play-video-games-if-i-follow-a-fatwa-that-all-cartoons-are-haram-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can I Play Video Games If I Follow a Fatwa That All Cartoons Are Haram? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
370. ]]></content:encoded>
374. </item>
375. <item>
376. <title>Keep Your Heart Clear</title>
377. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/keep-your-heart-clear/</link>
379. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
380. <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
381. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
382. <category><![CDATA[Beneficial Knowledge]]></category>
383. <category><![CDATA[Good Character]]></category>
384. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
385. <category><![CDATA[Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami]]></category>
386. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
387. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
388. <category><![CDATA[dignity]]></category>
389. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
390. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
391. <category><![CDATA[friends]]></category>
392. <category><![CDATA[good character]]></category>
393. <category><![CDATA[good company]]></category>
394. <category><![CDATA[Good Opinions]]></category>
395. <category><![CDATA[gossip]]></category>
396. <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category>
397. <category><![CDATA[Imam Sulami]]></category>
398. <category><![CDATA[keep promises]]></category>
399. <category><![CDATA[kind words]]></category>
400. <category><![CDATA[know yourself]]></category>
401. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
402. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
403. <category><![CDATA[negative thoughts]]></category>
404. <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
405. <category><![CDATA[righteousness]]></category>
406. <category><![CDATA[sincerity]]></category>
407. <category><![CDATA[spiritual heart]]></category>
408. <category><![CDATA[the good]]></category>
409. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332736</guid>
410.  
411. <description><![CDATA[<p>One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the nineteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. There are various qualities that are the most distinguishing qualities of the elect servants of Allah. Of them is [&#8230;]</p>
412. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/keep-your-heart-clear/">Keep Your Heart Clear</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
413. ]]></description>
414. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the nineteenth in a series taken from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=605">On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company</a>.</span></h3>
415. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are various qualities that are the most distinguishing qualities of the elect servants of Allah. Of them is having a good opinion of Allah’s servants, meaning all of creation.</span></p>
416. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The (spiritual) heart is what you turn to Allah through. It is a seat of emotions. The (spiritual) chest is vaster. The heart is where you feel and you respond. The heart is like the castle but the chest is like the walls around the castle. Keep your chest clear. Do not allow the ill feeling to come to the gates of the castle. </span></p>
417. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This happens by knowing your thoughts. Keep away negative thoughts.</span></p>
418. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forgive for Allah</span></h4>
419. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With family, you know their faults, failings, and their mistakes.  People could sometimes say something hurtful to you. Do not hold a grudge. Keep your heart clear. Forgive them for the sake of Allah. </span></p>
420. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consider the example of someone who prayed and did not rise from the bowing position properly. Perhaps he has an excuse such as a bad back. In that scenario, if a brother he does not know well came and said, “Brother, when you rose from the bowing you did not rise properly.” </span></p>
421. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The critical mind says, “He did not give me the greeting of peace. He did not ask me if I was okay. Why did he do that?” The devil jumps. One could become overly critical of the person who gave you the advice. But, keep your chest clear regarding them. </span></p>
422. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A sincere believer is one whose concern is the pleasure of Allah. In relations, the governing quality should be sincerely wanting the good for the other. </span></p>
423. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good Opinions</span></h4>
424. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you have a good opinion of a person, if they tell you something, take it as sincere counsel. If it is wrong, take counsel from it and ignore what is wrong. </span></p>
425. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So if they said you did not rise fully from bowing but you know you did, take it as sincere counsel and say, “May Allah reward you with good, I appreciate it, please supplicate for me.”</span></p>
426. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> At times, the specific advice may not be correct, but you could take the general purport of the advice.</span></p>
427. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is only possible if these two qualities exist. Actively striving for the pleasure of Allah and having sincere concern for other people’s good.</span></p>
428. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assume that they have a sincere concern for you. That way you can benefit even from the critic. One way to change your life is to listen to your critics, even when they are wrong. They may have a point that you can benefit from.  </span></p>
429. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be careful of the devil trying to get you to focus on defending yourself or being overly critical of the other </span></p>
430. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why would they even go out of their way to give you advice? Care and concern for you, even if they are not saying it in the best of ways. Focus on that. </span></p>
431. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do not turn things into a scene. Be careful of arguing about religion. </span></p>
432. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep Your Promises</span></h4>
433. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your promise is your word. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) warned about promises, “The signs of a hypocrite are three: if they speak, they lie and if they make a promise, they break their promise and if they are entrusted, they do not fulfill their trust.”</span></p>
434. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hypocrisy means someone is not true to their faith. Your speech has implications for your faith. By lying, you let someone go astray, believe the wrong thing, or get deceived. It harms them or the relationship and it harms you.</span></p>
435. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Breaking promises is from not fulfilling what mercy entails in relations. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) warned that whoever is not merciful, shall not find mercy. </span></p>
436. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah is the All Merciful. How you are with people affects your relationship with Allah. Never jump into a promise, think about it. Have surety that you will be able to fulfill it. </span></p>
437. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have committed to doing something but you are somewhat forgetful, make a note of it on your device for example, after you made the promise. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">One should take one’s word seriously. </span></p>
438. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The basis of relationships is trust. The only way relationships work is by being true to one another.</span></p>
439. <p>&nbsp;</p>
440. <p>&nbsp;</p>
441. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
442. <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="IHXiUM1G6G"><p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/two-verses-on-reliance-trust-certitude-and-mindfulness-as-keys-to-divine-assistance-and-facilitation-from-surat-al-talaq/">Two Verses on Reliance, Trust, Certitude, and Mindfulness as Keys to Divine Assistance and Facilitation &#8211; from Surat al-Talaq</a></p></blockquote>
443. <p><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="&#8220;Two Verses on Reliance, Trust, Certitude, and Mindfulness as Keys to Divine Assistance and Facilitation &#8211; from Surat al-Talaq&#8221; &#8212; SeekersGuidance" src="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/two-verses-on-reliance-trust-certitude-and-mindfulness-as-keys-to-divine-assistance-and-facilitation-from-surat-al-talaq/embed/#?secret=dJ2Q24WqRz#?secret=IHXiUM1G6G" data-secret="IHXiUM1G6G" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>
444. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/keep-your-heart-clear/">Keep Your Heart Clear</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
445. ]]></content:encoded>
449. </item>
450. <item>
451. <title>Are Imam Nawawi and Imam Rafi’i Considered Together in the Shafi’i School? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
452. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/are-imam-nawawi-and-imam-rafii-considered-together-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
454. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
455. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 01:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
456. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
457. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
458. <category><![CDATA[imam nawawi]]></category>
459. <category><![CDATA[imam rafi'i]]></category>
460. <category><![CDATA[shafi'i fiqh]]></category>
461. <category><![CDATA[teaching]]></category>
462. <category><![CDATA[together]]></category>
463. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343931</guid>
464.  
465. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are imam nawawi and imam rafi’i considered together in the shafi’i school? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the integration of the teachings of imam nawawi and imam rafi’i within the shafi&#8217;i school of thought. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. [&#8230;]</p>
466. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/are-imam-nawawi-and-imam-rafii-considered-together-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Are Imam Nawawi and Imam Rafi’i Considered Together in the Shafi’i School? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
467. ]]></description>
468. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
469. <h3>Question</h3>
470. <p>Are imam nawawi and imam rafi’i considered together in the shafi’i school?</p>
471. <p>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the integration of the teachings of imam nawawi and imam rafi’i within the shafi&#8217;i school of thought.</p>
472. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Are Imam Nawawi and Imam Rafi&#039;i Considered Together in the Shafi&#039;i School? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3gzttDsrEMM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
473. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
474. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/are-imam-nawawi-and-imam-rafii-considered-together-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Are Imam Nawawi and Imam Rafi’i Considered Together in the Shafi’i School? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
475. ]]></content:encoded>
479. </item>
480. <item>
481. <title>How Can We Increase the Baraka in Our Wealth?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
482. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-we-increase-the-baraka-in-our-wealth-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
484. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
485. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 01:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
486. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
487. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
488. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343935</guid>
489.  
490. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can we increase the baraka in our wealth? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about ways of increasing baraka in our health. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and [&#8230;]</p>
491. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-we-increase-the-baraka-in-our-wealth-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Can We Increase the Baraka in Our Wealth?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
492. ]]></description>
493. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
494. <h3>Question</h3>
495. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">How can we increase the baraka in our wealth?</p>
496. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about ways of increasing baraka in our health.</p>
497. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Can We Increase the Baraka in Our Wealth?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LO5vVBxFtoQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
498. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
499. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-we-increase-the-baraka-in-our-wealth-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Can We Increase the Baraka in Our Wealth?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
500. ]]></content:encoded>
504. </item>
505. <item>
506. <title>How Do I Bring Baraka into My Life and Wealth? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
507. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-bring-baraka-into-my-life-and-wealth-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
509. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
510. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 01:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
511. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
512. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
513. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
514. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343930</guid>
515.  
516. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do I bring baraka into my life and wealth? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick gives a detailed exposition on bringing barakah into life and wealth. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several [&#8230;]</p>
517. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-bring-baraka-into-my-life-and-wealth-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Bring Baraka into My Life and Wealth? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
518. ]]></description>
519. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
520. <h3>Question</h3>
521. <p>How do I bring baraka into my life and wealth?</p>
522. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick gives a detailed exposition on bringing barakah into life and wealth.</p>
523. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Bring Baraka into My Life and Wealth? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IFfTcy5o5aM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
524. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
525. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-bring-baraka-into-my-life-and-wealth-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Bring Baraka into My Life and Wealth? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
526. ]]></content:encoded>
530. </item>
531. <item>
532. <title>Is Kitab al-Umm the Go-To Fiqh Reference for the Shafi’i School? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
533. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/is-kitab-al-umm-the-go-to-fiqh-reference-for-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
535. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
536. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 01:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
537. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
538. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
539. <category><![CDATA[book]]></category>
540. <category><![CDATA[important]]></category>
541. <category><![CDATA[reference]]></category>
542. <category><![CDATA[shafi'i fiqh]]></category>
543. <category><![CDATA[Umm al-Kitab]]></category>
544. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343925</guid>
545.  
546. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is kitab al-umm the go-to fiqh reference for the shafi’i school? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick examines the significance of &#8220;kitab al-umm&#8221; within the shafi’i school of islamic jurisprudence. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars [&#8230;]</p>
547. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/is-kitab-al-umm-the-go-to-fiqh-reference-for-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is Kitab al-Umm the Go-To Fiqh Reference for the Shafi’i School? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
548. ]]></description>
549. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
550. <h3>Question</h3>
551. <p>Is kitab al-umm the go-to fiqh reference for the shafi’i school?</p>
552. <p>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick examines the significance of &#8220;kitab al-umm&#8221; within the shafi’i school of islamic jurisprudence.</p>
553. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Kitab al- Umm the Go To Fiqh Reference for the Shafi’i School? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CLxf403EL5E?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
554. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
555. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/is-kitab-al-umm-the-go-to-fiqh-reference-for-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is Kitab al-Umm the Go-To Fiqh Reference for the Shafi’i School? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
556. ]]></content:encoded>
560. </item>
561. <item>
562. <title>What Are Some Shafi’i Usul al-Fiqh Books? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
563. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-are-some-shafii-usul-al-fiqh-books-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
565. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
566. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 01:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
567. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
568. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
569. <category><![CDATA[books]]></category>
570. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
571. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
572. <category><![CDATA[usul al-fiqh]]></category>
573. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343921</guid>
574.  
575. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What are some shafi’i usul al-fiqh books? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses essential books on shafi’i usul al-fiqh, providing a guide to foundational texts for students of Islamic jurisprudence.</p>
576. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-are-some-shafii-usul-al-fiqh-books-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Are Some Shafi’i Usul al-Fiqh Books? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
577. ]]></description>
578. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
579. <h3>Question</h3>
580. <p>What are some shafi’i usul al-fiqh books?</p>
581. <p>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses essential books on shafi’i usul al-fiqh, providing a guide to foundational texts for students of Islamic jurisprudence.</p>
582. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Are Some Shafi’i Usul al Fiqh Books?  - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2RU9Km1kTY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
583. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-are-some-shafii-usul-al-fiqh-books-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Are Some Shafi’i Usul al-Fiqh Books? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
584. ]]></content:encoded>
588. </item>
589. <item>
590. <title>What Ruling Applies to Someone with a Flatulence Issue during Prayer? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
591. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/what-ruling-applies-to-someone-with-a-flatulence-issue-during-prayer-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
593. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
594. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 00:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
595. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
596. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
597. <category><![CDATA[flatulence]]></category>
598. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
599. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
600. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
601. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343917</guid>
602.  
603. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by What Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What ruling applies to someone with a flatulence issue during prayer? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick addresses the rulings for individuals who experience flatulence during prayer. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and [&#8230;]</p>
604. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/what-ruling-applies-to-someone-with-a-flatulence-issue-during-prayer-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Ruling Applies to Someone with a Flatulence Issue during Prayer? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
605. ]]></description>
606. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by What Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
607. <h3>Question</h3>
608. <p>What ruling applies to someone with a flatulence issue during prayer?</p>
609. <p>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick addresses the rulings for individuals who experience flatulence during prayer.</p>
610. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Ruling Applies to Someone with a Flatulence Issue during Prayer? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9_BsZxh8SE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
611. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
612. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/what-ruling-applies-to-someone-with-a-flatulence-issue-during-prayer-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Ruling Applies to Someone with a Flatulence Issue during Prayer? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
613. ]]></content:encoded>
617. </item>
618. <item>
619. <title>How Can Inanimate Objects Have Blessings? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
620. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-can-inanimate-objects-have-blessings-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
622. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
623. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 00:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
624. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
625. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
626. <category><![CDATA[blessings]]></category>
627. <category><![CDATA[inanimate]]></category>
628. <category><![CDATA[objects]]></category>
629. <category><![CDATA[significance]]></category>
630. <category><![CDATA[Spiritual]]></category>
631. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343909</guid>
632.  
633. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How can inanimate objects have blessings? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explores the concept of blessings in inanimate objects from an Islamic perspective. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of [&#8230;]</p>
634. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-can-inanimate-objects-have-blessings-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Can Inanimate Objects Have Blessings? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
635. ]]></description>
636. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
637. <h3>Question</h3>
638. <p>How can inanimate objects have blessings?</p>
639. <p>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explores the concept of blessings in inanimate objects from an Islamic perspective.</p>
640. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Can Inanimate Objects Have Blessings? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMLIM5FZlAE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
641. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
642. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-can-inanimate-objects-have-blessings-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Can Inanimate Objects Have Blessings? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
643. ]]></content:encoded>
647. </item>
648. <item>
649. <title>How Do I Make a Timetable for Seeking Knowledge? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
650. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-make-a-timetable-for-seeking-knowledge-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
652. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
653. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 00:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
654. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
655. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
656. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
657. <category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
658. <category><![CDATA[organize]]></category>
659. <category><![CDATA[Seeking]]></category>
660. <category><![CDATA[timetable]]></category>
661. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343904</guid>
662.  
663. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do I make a timetable for seeking knowledge? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick offers practical advice on creating a structured timetable for seeking Islamic knowledge. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored [&#8230;]</p>
664. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-make-a-timetable-for-seeking-knowledge-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Make a Timetable for Seeking Knowledge? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
665. ]]></description>
666. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
667. <h3>Question</h3>
668. <p>How do I make a timetable for seeking knowledge?</p>
669. <p>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick offers practical advice on creating a structured timetable for seeking Islamic knowledge.</p>
670. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Make a Timetable for Seeking Knowledge? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lnj5eLOja7g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
671. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
672. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-make-a-timetable-for-seeking-knowledge-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Make a Timetable for Seeking Knowledge? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
673. ]]></content:encoded>
677. </item>
678. <item>
679. <title>Can I Take Back a Du’a I Made against Someone in Anger? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
680. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/supplication-and-prayer/can-i-take-back-a-dua-i-made-against-someone-in-anger-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
682. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
683. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
684. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
685. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
686. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
687. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343895</guid>
688.  
689. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I take back a du’a I made against someone in anger? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the possibility of taking back dua made against someone in anger. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He [&#8230;]</p>
690. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/supplication-and-prayer/can-i-take-back-a-dua-i-made-against-someone-in-anger-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can I Take Back a Du’a I Made against Someone in Anger? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
691. ]]></description>
692. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
693. <h3>Question</h3>
694. <p>Can I take back a du’a I made against someone in anger?</p>
695. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the possibility of taking back dua made against someone in anger.</p>
696. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can I Take Back a Dua I Made against Someone in a Fit of Anger? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dBWqSnJsEoo?start=7&#038;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
697. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
698. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/supplication-and-prayer/can-i-take-back-a-dua-i-made-against-someone-in-anger-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can I Take Back a Du’a I Made against Someone in Anger? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
699. ]]></content:encoded>
703. </item>
704. <item>
705. <title>When Should the Intention for Prayer Be Made? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
706. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/when-should-the-intention-for-prayer-be-made-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
708. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
709. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
710. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
711. <category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
712. <category><![CDATA[niyyah]]></category>
713. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
714. <category><![CDATA[salah]]></category>
715. <category><![CDATA[Takbir]]></category>
716. <category><![CDATA[Time]]></category>
717. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343887</guid>
718.  
719. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When should the intention for prayer be made? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies the timing and significance of making the intention (niyyah) for prayer. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored [&#8230;]</p>
720. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/when-should-the-intention-for-prayer-be-made-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">When Should the Intention for Prayer Be Made? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
721. ]]></description>
722. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
723. <h3>Question</h3>
724. <p>When should the intention for prayer be made?</p>
725. <p>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick clarifies the timing and significance of making the intention (niyyah) for prayer.</p>
726. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="When Should the Intention for Prayer Be Made? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qvLhrZuG7EE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
727. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
728. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/when-should-the-intention-for-prayer-be-made-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">When Should the Intention for Prayer Be Made? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
729. ]]></content:encoded>
733. </item>
734. <item>
735. <title>Is It Permissible to Recite the Quran in a Group? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
736. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-recite-the-quran-in-a-group-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
738. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
739. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
740. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
741. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
742. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343891</guid>
743.  
744. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to recite the Quran in a group? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explores the permissibility of reciting Quran in a group. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza [&#8230;]</p>
745. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-recite-the-quran-in-a-group-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is It Permissible to Recite the Quran in a Group? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
746. ]]></description>
747. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
748. <h3>Question</h3>
749. <p>Is it permissible to recite the Quran in a group? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</p>
750. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explores the permissibility of reciting Quran in a group.</p>
751. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible to Recite the Quran in a Group? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bj3mpg41klA?start=5&#038;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
752. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
753. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-recite-the-quran-in-a-group-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is It Permissible to Recite the Quran in a Group? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
754. ]]></content:encoded>
758. </item>
759. <item>
760. <title>Do Sins Prevent the Acceptance of Good Deeds? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
761. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/do-sins-prevent-the-acceptance-of-good-deeds-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
763. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
764. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
765. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
766. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
767. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
768. <category><![CDATA[belief]]></category>
769. <category><![CDATA[deeds]]></category>
770. <category><![CDATA[good]]></category>
771. <category><![CDATA[impact]]></category>
772. <category><![CDATA[muslim]]></category>
773. <category><![CDATA[Sins]]></category>
774. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343885</guid>
775.  
776. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do sins prevent the acceptance of good deeds? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explicates the impact of sins on good deeds. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored [&#8230;]</p>
777. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/do-sins-prevent-the-acceptance-of-good-deeds-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Do Sins Prevent the Acceptance of Good Deeds? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
778. ]]></description>
779. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
780. <h3>Question</h3>
781. <p>Do sins prevent the acceptance of good deeds?</p>
782. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explicates the impact of sins on good deeds.</p>
783. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Do Sins Prevent the Acceptance of Good Deeds? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/93tErQ7V8OA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
784. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
785. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/do-sins-prevent-the-acceptance-of-good-deeds-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Do Sins Prevent the Acceptance of Good Deeds? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
786. ]]></content:encoded>
790. </item>
791. <item>
792. <title>How Do I Motivate Myself to Trust in Allah Most High’s Plan? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
793. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-motivate-myself-to-trust-in-allah-most-highs-plan-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
795. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
796. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
797. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
798. <category><![CDATA[Allah]]></category>
799. <category><![CDATA[Means]]></category>
800. <category><![CDATA[plan]]></category>
801. <category><![CDATA[possible]]></category>
802. <category><![CDATA[reason]]></category>
803. <category><![CDATA[tawakkul]]></category>
804. <category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
805. <category><![CDATA[way]]></category>
806. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343880</guid>
807.  
808. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do I motivate myself to trust in Allah Most High’s plan? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about tawakkul and complete submission to the plan of Allah. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza [&#8230;]</p>
809. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-motivate-myself-to-trust-in-allah-most-highs-plan-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Motivate Myself to Trust in Allah Most High’s Plan? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
810. ]]></description>
811. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
812. <h3>Question</h3>
813. <p>How do I motivate myself to trust in Allah Most High’s plan?</p>
814. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about tawakkul and complete submission to the plan of Allah.</p>
815. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Motivate Myself to Trust in Allah Most High’s Plan? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_z7pUcVTCo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
816. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
817. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-motivate-myself-to-trust-in-allah-most-highs-plan-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Motivate Myself to Trust in Allah Most High’s Plan? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
818. ]]></content:encoded>
822. </item>
823. <item>
824. <title>Can We Take Knowledge from Non-Muslims? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
825. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/can-we-take-knowledge-from-non-muslims-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
827. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
828. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
829. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
830. <category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
831. <category><![CDATA[learn]]></category>
832. <category><![CDATA[non-muslims]]></category>
833. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
834. <category><![CDATA[take]]></category>
835. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343868</guid>
836.  
837. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can we take knowledge from non-muslims? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about taking knowledge from non-Muslims. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad [&#8230;]</p>
838. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/can-we-take-knowledge-from-non-muslims-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can We Take Knowledge from Non-Muslims? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
839. ]]></description>
840. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="title" class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">
841. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
842. <h3 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Question</h3>
843. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Can we take knowledge from non-muslims?</p>
844. </div>
845. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about taking knowledge from non-Muslims.</p>
846. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can We Take Knowledge from Non-Muslims? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xBBsJ0367yU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
847. <div id="title" class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">
848. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
849. </div>
850. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/can-we-take-knowledge-from-non-muslims-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can We Take Knowledge from Non-Muslims? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
851. ]]></content:encoded>
855. </item>
856. <item>
857. <title>What Does a Strong Believe Being Better than a Weak Believer Mean?</title>
858. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-does-a-strong-believe-being-better-than-a-weak-believer-mean/</link>
860. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
861. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
862. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
863. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
864. <category><![CDATA[believer]]></category>
865. <category><![CDATA[predominance]]></category>
866. <category><![CDATA[primacy]]></category>
867. <category><![CDATA[strong]]></category>
868. <category><![CDATA[weak]]></category>
869. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343863</guid>
870.  
871. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What does a strong believer being better than a weak believer mean? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the primacy of a strong believer over a weak believer. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received [&#8230;]</p>
872. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-does-a-strong-believe-being-better-than-a-weak-believer-mean/">What Does a Strong Believe Being Better than a Weak Believer Mean?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
873. ]]></description>
874. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
875. <h3>Question</h3>
876. <p>What does a strong believer being better than a weak believer mean?</p>
877. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the primacy of a strong believer over a weak believer.</p>
878. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Does a Strong Believe Being Better than a Weak Believer Mean? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KZSrsPb5ToA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
879. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
880. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-does-a-strong-believe-being-better-than-a-weak-believer-mean/">What Does a Strong Believe Being Better than a Weak Believer Mean?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
881. ]]></content:encoded>
885. </item>
886. <item>
887. <title>Can I Ask Allah for Death? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
888. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/death/can-i-ask-allah-for-death-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
890. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
891. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
892. <category><![CDATA[Death]]></category>
893. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
894. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
895. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
896. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
897. <category><![CDATA[Ask Allah]]></category>
898. <category><![CDATA[death]]></category>
899. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
900. <category><![CDATA[hypocrisy]]></category>
901. <category><![CDATA[martyrdom]]></category>
902. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343857</guid>
903.  
904. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I Ask Allah for Death? How should we interpret the hadith concerning death? Shaykh Irshaad will clarify the meanings of some narrations and offer guidance to individuals experiencing thoughts of wanting to die, drawing from the Sunna and advising on how to manage such feelings. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated [&#8230;]</p>
905. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/death/can-i-ask-allah-for-death-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can I Ask Allah for Death? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
906. ]]></description>
907. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
908. <div>
909. <h3>Question</h3>
910. <p>Can I Ask Allah for Death?</p>
911. <p>How should we interpret the hadith concerning death? Shaykh Irshaad will clarify the meanings of some narrations and offer guidance to individuals experiencing thoughts of wanting to die, drawing from the Sunna and advising on how to manage such feelings.</p>
912. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can I Ask Allah for Death? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6JjGSld4cRg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
913. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
914. </div>
915. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/death/can-i-ask-allah-for-death-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can I Ask Allah for Death? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
916. ]]></content:encoded>
920. </item>
921. <item>
922. <title>What Should One Do If They Are Sinful, Such as Backbiting? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
923. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/what-should-one-do-if-they-are-sinful-such-as-backbiting-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
925. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
926. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
927. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
928. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
929. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
930. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
931. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
932. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
933. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
934. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
935. <category><![CDATA[group of friends]]></category>
936. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
937. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343850</guid>
938.  
939. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What Should One Do If They Are Sinful, Such as Backbiting? In group settings or within families, gossiping or speaking ill of others behind their backs can occur. In such situations, what behavior should we adopt? Shaykh Irshaad will guide us on the appropriate conduct. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from [&#8230;]</p>
940. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/what-should-one-do-if-they-are-sinful-such-as-backbiting-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Should One Do If They Are Sinful, Such as Backbiting? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
941. ]]></description>
942. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
943. <div>
944. <h3>Question</h3>
945. <p>What Should One Do If They Are Sinful, Such as Backbiting?</p>
946. <p>In group settings or within families, gossiping or speaking ill of others behind their backs can occur. In such situations, what behavior should we adopt? Shaykh Irshaad will guide us on the appropriate conduct.</p>
947. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Should One Do If They Are Sinful, Such as Backbiting? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gxlWJcNmKIU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
948. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
949. </div>
950. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/what-should-one-do-if-they-are-sinful-such-as-backbiting-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Should One Do If They Are Sinful, Such as Backbiting? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
951. ]]></content:encoded>
955. </item>
956. <item>
957. <title>What Exactly Is Zina? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
958. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-exactly-is-unlawful-intercourse-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
960. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
961. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
962. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
963. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
964. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
965. <category><![CDATA[Intimacy]]></category>
966. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
967. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
968. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
969. <category><![CDATA[intercourse]]></category>
970. <category><![CDATA[intimacy]]></category>
971. <category><![CDATA[lawful]]></category>
972. <category><![CDATA[unlawful]]></category>
973. <category><![CDATA[zina]]></category>
974. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343842</guid>
975.  
976. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What Exactly Is Zina? It&#8217;s crucial to comprehend the scope of what constitutes Zina, as defined by Islamic law, as there are significant consequences involved. Shaykh Irshaad will provide an in-depth explanation of this division Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha [&#8230;]</p>
977. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-exactly-is-unlawful-intercourse-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Exactly Is Zina? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
978. ]]></description>
979. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
980. <div>
981. <h3>Question</h3>
982. <p>What Exactly Is Zina?</p>
983. <p>It&#8217;s crucial to comprehend the scope of what constitutes Zina, as defined by Islamic law, as there are significant consequences involved. Shaykh Irshaad will provide an in-depth explanation of this division</p>
984. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Exactly Is Unlawful Intercourse? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tHU8Vb_QMi8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
985. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
986. </div>
987. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-exactly-is-unlawful-intercourse-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Exactly Is Zina? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
988. ]]></content:encoded>
992. </item>
993. <item>
994. <title>What Are the Conditions for a Valid Slaughter? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
995. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-are-the-conditions-for-a-valid-slaughter-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
997. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
998. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
999. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
1000. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
1001. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
1002. <category><![CDATA[Sacrifice]]></category>
1003. <category><![CDATA[conditions]]></category>
1004. <category><![CDATA[eid]]></category>
1005. <category><![CDATA[method of slaughter]]></category>
1006. <category><![CDATA[slaughter]]></category>
1007. <category><![CDATA[validity]]></category>
1008. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343838</guid>
1009.  
1010. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What Are the Conditions for a Valid Slaughter? It&#8217;s important to understand the rules for correctly slaughtering an animal for occasions like the Feast of Sacrifice, expiations (Kaffara), or simply for lawful consumption. Shaykh Irshaad will elucidate the procedure in detail. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, [&#8230;]</p>
1011. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-are-the-conditions-for-a-valid-slaughter-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Are the Conditions for a Valid Slaughter? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1012. ]]></description>
1013. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
1014. <div>
1015. <h3>Question</h3>
1016. <p>What Are the Conditions for a Valid Slaughter?</p>
1017. <p>It&#8217;s important to understand the rules for correctly slaughtering an animal for occasions like the Feast of Sacrifice, expiations (Kaffara), or simply for lawful consumption. Shaykh Irshaad will elucidate the procedure in detail.</p>
1018. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Are the Conditions for a Valid Slaughter? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FTWIYRF583A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1019. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1020. </div>
1021. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-are-the-conditions-for-a-valid-slaughter-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Are the Conditions for a Valid Slaughter? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1022. ]]></content:encoded>
1026. </item>
1027. <item>
1028. <title>Am I Lacking in Protective Jealousy If I Let My Wife Go Out Without Hijab? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
1029. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/am-i-lacking-in-protective-jealousy-if-i-let-my-wife-go-out-without-hijab-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
1031. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1032. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
1033. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
1034. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
1035. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
1036. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
1037. <category><![CDATA[headscarf (hijab)]]></category>
1038. <category><![CDATA[husband]]></category>
1039. <category><![CDATA[jealousy]]></category>
1040. <category><![CDATA[lack]]></category>
1041. <category><![CDATA[protective jealousy]]></category>
1042. <category><![CDATA[wife]]></category>
1043. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343832</guid>
1044.  
1045. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Am I Lacking in Protective Jealousy If I Let My Wife Go Out Without Hijab? Jealousy is a complex emotion that can have both positive and negative manifestations. Shaykh Irshaad will delve into this concept, providing a nuanced explanation of its different forms and when it is acceptable or inappropriate. [&#8230;]</p>
1046. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/am-i-lacking-in-protective-jealousy-if-i-let-my-wife-go-out-without-hijab-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Am I Lacking in Protective Jealousy If I Let My Wife Go Out Without Hijab? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1047. ]]></description>
1048. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
1049. <div>
1050. <h3>Question</h3>
1051. <p>Am I Lacking in Protective Jealousy If I Let My Wife Go Out Without Hijab?</p>
1052. <p>Jealousy is a complex emotion that can have both positive and negative manifestations. Shaykh Irshaad will delve into this concept, providing a nuanced explanation of its different forms and when it is acceptable or inappropriate.</p>
1053. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Am I Lacking in Protective Jealousy If I Let My Wife Go Out Without Hijab? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AGb1gzjy93c?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1054. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1055. </div>
1056. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/am-i-lacking-in-protective-jealousy-if-i-let-my-wife-go-out-without-hijab-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Am I Lacking in Protective Jealousy If I Let My Wife Go Out Without Hijab? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1057. ]]></content:encoded>
1061. </item>
1062. <item>
1063. <title>Can I Work as a 3D Animation Artist? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
1064. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-work-as-a-3d-animation-artist-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
1066. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1067. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
1068. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
1069. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
1070. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
1071. <category><![CDATA[3d]]></category>
1072. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
1073. <category><![CDATA[artist]]></category>
1074. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
1075. <category><![CDATA[Income]]></category>
1076. <category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
1077. <category><![CDATA[muslim]]></category>
1078. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
1079. <category><![CDATA[work]]></category>
1080. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343828</guid>
1081.  
1082. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I work as a 3D animation artist? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the permissibility of working as a 3D animation artist. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars [&#8230;]</p>
1083. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-work-as-a-3d-animation-artist-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can I Work as a 3D Animation Artist? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1084. ]]></description>
1085. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
1086. <h3 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Question</h3>
1087. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Can I work as a 3D animation artist?</p>
1088. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the permissibility of working as a 3D animation artist.</p>
1089. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can I Work as a 3D Animation Artist? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vUvQ5WlnKXI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1090. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1091. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-work-as-a-3d-animation-artist-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Can I Work as a 3D Animation Artist? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1092. ]]></content:encoded>
1096. </item>
1097. <item>
1098. <title>Is It Permissible for Men to Be Treated by Female Doctors and Vice Versa? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
1099. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-men-to-be-treated-by-female-doctors-and-vice-versa-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
1101. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1102. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
1103. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
1104. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
1105. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
1106. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
1107. <category><![CDATA[female]]></category>
1108. <category><![CDATA[gender]]></category>
1109. <category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
1110. <category><![CDATA[male]]></category>
1111. <category><![CDATA[opposite]]></category>
1112. <category><![CDATA[opposute]]></category>
1113. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
1114. <category><![CDATA[treatment]]></category>
1115. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343823</guid>
1116.  
1117. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible for men to be treated by female doctors and vice versa? In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the permissibility of opposite genders treating the other gender. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He [&#8230;]</p>
1118. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-men-to-be-treated-by-female-doctors-and-vice-versa-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is It Permissible for Men to Be Treated by Female Doctors and Vice Versa? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1119. ]]></description>
1120. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
1121. <h3 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Question</h3>
1122. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Is it permissible for men to be treated by female doctors and vice versa?</p>
1123. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick talks about the permissibility of opposite genders treating the other gender.</p>
1124. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible for Men to Be Treated by Female Doctors and Vice Versa? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UViHxEQkW08?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1125. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1126. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-men-to-be-treated-by-female-doctors-and-vice-versa-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is It Permissible for Men to Be Treated by Female Doctors and Vice Versa? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1127. ]]></content:encoded>
1131. </item>
1132. <item>
1133. <title>How Important Is Physical Attraction in Marriage? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
1134. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-important-is-physical-attraction-in-marriage-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
1136. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1137. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
1138. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
1139. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
1140. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
1141. <category><![CDATA[attraction]]></category>
1142. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
1143. <category><![CDATA[physical attraction]]></category>
1144. <category><![CDATA[spouse]]></category>
1145. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343816</guid>
1146.  
1147. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How Important Is Physical Attraction in Marriage? When it comes to marriage, physical attraction is often considered one of the most important factors. Shaykh Irshaad will help us understand the priorities and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace be upon him) to help us choose wisely. He will [&#8230;]</p>
1148. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-important-is-physical-attraction-in-marriage-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Important Is Physical Attraction in Marriage? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1149. ]]></description>
1150. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
1151. <div>
1152. <h3>Question</h3>
1153. <p>How Important Is Physical Attraction in Marriage?</p>
1154. <p>When it comes to marriage, physical attraction is often considered one of the most important factors. Shaykh Irshaad will help us understand the priorities and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace be upon him) to help us choose wisely. He will also offer valuable advice.</p>
1155. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Important Is Physical Attraction in Marriage? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TVd_d6zbNSM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1156. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1157. </div>
1158. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-important-is-physical-attraction-in-marriage-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Important Is Physical Attraction in Marriage? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1159. ]]></content:encoded>
1163. </item>
1164. <item>
1165. <title>Is It Permissible to Wear Name Brand Shoes? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1166. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-it-permissible-to-wear-name-brand-shoes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1168. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1169. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
1170. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
1171. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
1172. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
1173. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
1174. <category><![CDATA[brand]]></category>
1175. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
1176. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
1177. <category><![CDATA[name brand]]></category>
1178. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
1179. <category><![CDATA[Shoes]]></category>
1180. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343810</guid>
1181.  
1182. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is It Permissible to Wear Name Brand Shoes? There are various shoe models, some named after deities, for example. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will clarify if it is permissible to wear them or not. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his [&#8230;]</p>
1183. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-it-permissible-to-wear-name-brand-shoes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Wear Name Brand Shoes? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1184. ]]></description>
1185. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1186. <h3>Question</h3>
1187. <p>Is It Permissible to Wear Name Brand Shoes?</p>
1188. <p>There are various shoe models, some named after deities, for example. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will clarify if it is permissible to wear them or not.</p>
1189. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible to Wear Name Brand Shoes? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNgvaTYoMOI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1190. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1191. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-it-permissible-to-wear-name-brand-shoes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Wear Name Brand Shoes? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1192. ]]></content:encoded>
1196. </item>
1197. <item>
1198. <title>Can a Fasting Person Kiss Their Spouse? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1199. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-a-fasting-person-kiss-their-spouse-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1201. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1202. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
1203. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
1204. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
1205. <category><![CDATA[Intimacy]]></category>
1206. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
1207. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
1208. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
1209. <category><![CDATA[iintimacy]]></category>
1210. <category><![CDATA[kiss]]></category>
1211. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
1212. <category><![CDATA[spouse]]></category>
1213. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343799</guid>
1214.  
1215. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can a Fasting Person Kiss Their Spouse? When fasting, certain activities that are ordinarily permissible are prohibited. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will provide a detailed explanation regarding the permissibility of kisses between married couples during fasting. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he [&#8230;]</p>
1216. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-a-fasting-person-kiss-their-spouse-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can a Fasting Person Kiss Their Spouse? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1217. ]]></description>
1218. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1219. <h3>Question</h3>
1220. <p>Can a Fasting Person Kiss Their Spouse?</p>
1221. <p>When fasting, certain activities that are ordinarily permissible are prohibited. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will provide a detailed explanation regarding the permissibility of kisses between married couples during fasting.</p>
1222. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can a Fasting Person Kiss Their Spouse? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RuGKlnd9XZ0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1223. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1224. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-a-fasting-person-kiss-their-spouse-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can a Fasting Person Kiss Their Spouse? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1225. ]]></content:encoded>
1229. </item>
1230. <item>
1231. <title>What to Do with Doubts Concerning the Validity of the Prayer?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1232. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-to-do-with-doubts-concerning-the-validity-of-the-prayer-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1234. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1235. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
1236. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
1237. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
1238. <category><![CDATA[doubts]]></category>
1239. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
1240. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
1241. <category><![CDATA[rulings]]></category>
1242. <category><![CDATA[validity]]></category>
1243. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343793</guid>
1244.  
1245. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What to Do with Doubts Concerning the Validity of the Prayer? Doubts can often arise during prayer. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will offer valuable advice and guidance on managing these doubts to minimize them. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his [&#8230;]</p>
1246. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-to-do-with-doubts-concerning-the-validity-of-the-prayer-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What to Do with Doubts Concerning the Validity of the Prayer?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1247. ]]></description>
1248. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-343795" src="https://seekersguidance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock_104899538.jpg" alt="" width="1" height="1" />Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1249. <h3>Question</h3>
1250. <p>What to Do with Doubts Concerning the Validity of the Prayer?</p>
1251. <p>Doubts can often arise during prayer. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will offer valuable advice and guidance on managing these doubts to minimize them.</p>
1252. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What to Do with Doubts Concerning the Validity of the Prayer- Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bTtdusMU10c?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1253. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1254. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-to-do-with-doubts-concerning-the-validity-of-the-prayer-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What to Do with Doubts Concerning the Validity of the Prayer?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1255. ]]></content:encoded>
1259. </item>
1260. <item>
1261. <title>Is Watching Crime Documentaries Considered Backbiting? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1262. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-watching-crime-documentaries-considered-backbiting-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1264. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1265. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
1266. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
1267. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
1268. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
1269. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
1270. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
1271. <category><![CDATA[crime documentaries]]></category>
1272. <category><![CDATA[definition of backbiting]]></category>
1273. <category><![CDATA[Documentaries]]></category>
1274. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343786</guid>
1275.  
1276. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is Watching Crime Documentaries Considered Backbiting? Among the increasingly popular documentary genres are crime documentaries. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will address whether it is permissible to watch them and if doing so constitutes backbiting Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his [&#8230;]</p>
1277. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-watching-crime-documentaries-considered-backbiting-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Watching Crime Documentaries Considered Backbiting? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1278. ]]></description>
1279. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1280. <h3>Question</h3>
1281. <p>Is Watching Crime Documentaries Considered Backbiting?</p>
1282. <p>Among the increasingly popular documentary genres are crime documentaries. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will address whether it is permissible to watch them and if doing so constitutes backbiting</p>
1283. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Watching Crime Documentaries Considered Backbiting - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4flmpP-EHqM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1284. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1285. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-watching-crime-documentaries-considered-backbiting-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Watching Crime Documentaries Considered Backbiting? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1286. ]]></content:encoded>
1290. </item>
1291. <item>
1292. <title>What Is the Ruling of Praying in a Room Where There Are Pictures? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1293. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/what-is-the-ruling-of-praying-in-a-room-where-there-are-pictures-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1295. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1296. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
1297. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
1298. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
1299. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
1300. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
1301. <category><![CDATA[concentration]]></category>
1302. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
1303. <category><![CDATA[image]]></category>
1304. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
1305. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
1306. <category><![CDATA[pictures]]></category>
1307. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
1308. <category><![CDATA[room]]></category>
1309. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
1310. <category><![CDATA[salat]]></category>
1311. <category><![CDATA[sunna]]></category>
1312. <category><![CDATA[validity]]></category>
1313. <category><![CDATA[worship]]></category>
1314. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343782</guid>
1315.  
1316. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What Is the Ruling of Praying in a Room Where There Are Pictures? It’s common for people to have images at home, sometimes without paying attention to them. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will explain the rules concerning this situation and advise on how to ensure the validity of our prayers. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim [&#8230;]</p>
1317. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/what-is-the-ruling-of-praying-in-a-room-where-there-are-pictures-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling of Praying in a Room Where There Are Pictures? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1318. ]]></description>
1319. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1320. <h3>Question</h3>
1321. <p>What Is the Ruling of Praying in a Room Where There Are Pictures?</p>
1322. <p>It’s common for people to have images at home, sometimes without paying attention to them. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will explain the rules concerning this situation and advise on how to ensure the validity of our prayers.</p>
1323. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Is the Ruling of Praying in a Room Where There Are Pictures?  - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i9UjnsjsCEI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1324. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1325. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/what-is-the-ruling-of-praying-in-a-room-where-there-are-pictures-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling of Praying in a Room Where There Are Pictures? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1326. ]]></content:encoded>
1330. </item>
1331. <item>
1332. <title>Is It Permissible to Go to an Amusement Park with My Family?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
1333. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-it-permissible-to-go-to-an-amusement-park-with-my-family-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
1335. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1336. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
1337. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1338. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1339. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
1340. <category><![CDATA[amusement]]></category>
1341. <category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
1342. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
1343. <category><![CDATA[modest]]></category>
1344. <category><![CDATA[park]]></category>
1345. <category><![CDATA[partners]]></category>
1346. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
1347. <category><![CDATA[recreation]]></category>
1348. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343768</guid>
1349.  
1350. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to go to an amusement park with my family? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the permissibility of modest family recreation. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally [&#8230;]</p>
1351. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-it-permissible-to-go-to-an-amusement-park-with-my-family-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is It Permissible to Go to an Amusement Park with My Family?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1352. ]]></description>
1353. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
1354. <h3>Question</h3>
1355. <p>Is it permissible to go to an amusement park with my family?</p>
1356. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the permissibility of modest family recreation.</p>
1357. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="18  Is It Permissible to Go to an Amusement Park with My Family?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cxKq9ftLTog?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GorUMBe-TRVOMsuNj7LoGR" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1358. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground. </span></p>
1359. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-it-permissible-to-go-to-an-amusement-park-with-my-family-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is It Permissible to Go to an Amusement Park with My Family?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1360. ]]></content:encoded>
1364. </item>
1365. <item>
1366. <title>How Do I Deal with the Waswasa of Swallowing Water While Gargling in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
1367. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-do-i-deal-with-the-waswasa-of-swallowing-water-while-gargling-in-ramadan-2/</link>
1369. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1370. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
1371. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
1372. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
1373. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
1374. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
1375. <category><![CDATA[break]]></category>
1376. <category><![CDATA[expiation]]></category>
1377. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
1378. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
1379. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
1380. <category><![CDATA[waswasa]]></category>
1381. <category><![CDATA[wudu]]></category>
1382. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343764</guid>
1383.  
1384. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do I deal with the waswasa of swallowing water while gargling in Ramadan? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about waswasa and swallowing water during Ramadan. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied [&#8230;]</p>
1385. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-do-i-deal-with-the-waswasa-of-swallowing-water-while-gargling-in-ramadan-2/">How Do I Deal with the Waswasa of Swallowing Water While Gargling in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1386. ]]></description>
1387. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
1388. <h3>Question</h3>
1389. <p>How do I deal with the waswasa of swallowing water while gargling in Ramadan?</p>
1390. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about waswasa and swallowing water during Ramadan.</p>
1391. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="16  How Do I Deal with the Waswasa of Swallowing Water While Gargling in Ramadan?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJ8SCVx0RO8?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GorUMBe-TRVOMsuNj7LoGR" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1392. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground. </span></p>
1393. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-do-i-deal-with-the-waswasa-of-swallowing-water-while-gargling-in-ramadan-2/">How Do I Deal with the Waswasa of Swallowing Water While Gargling in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1394. ]]></content:encoded>
1398. </item>
1399. <item>
1400. <title>Should I Gargle During Wudu in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
1401. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-i-gargle-during-wudu-in-ramadan-2/</link>
1403. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1404. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
1405. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
1406. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
1407. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
1408. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
1409. <category><![CDATA[during]]></category>
1410. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
1411. <category><![CDATA[gargle]]></category>
1412. <category><![CDATA[legal]]></category>
1413. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
1414. <category><![CDATA[status]]></category>
1415. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343760</guid>
1416.  
1417. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Should I gargle during wudu in Ramadan? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explicates the permissibility of gargling during Ramadan. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning [&#8230;]</p>
1418. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-i-gargle-during-wudu-in-ramadan-2/">Should I Gargle During Wudu in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1419. ]]></description>
1420. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
1421. <h3>Question</h3>
1422. <p>Should I gargle during wudu in Ramadan?</p>
1423. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explicates the permissibility of gargling during Ramadan.</p>
1424. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="15  Should I Gargle during Wudu in Ramadan?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/imvQwgFNWTw?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GorUMBe-TRVOMsuNj7LoGR" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1425. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground. </span></p>
1426. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-i-gargle-during-wudu-in-ramadan-2/">Should I Gargle During Wudu in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1427. ]]></content:encoded>
1431. </item>
1432. <item>
1433. <title>How Do I Pay Back the Price of Public Property That May Not Have Been Free to Take?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
1434. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-do-i-pay-back-the-price-of-public-property-that-may-not-have-been-free-to-take-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
1436. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1437. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
1438. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
1439. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
1440. <category><![CDATA[free]]></category>
1441. <category><![CDATA[open]]></category>
1442. <category><![CDATA[pay]]></category>
1443. <category><![CDATA[price]]></category>
1444. <category><![CDATA[property]]></category>
1445. <category><![CDATA[public]]></category>
1446. <category><![CDATA[taken]]></category>
1447. <category><![CDATA[used]]></category>
1448. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343755</guid>
1449.  
1450. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do I pay back the price of public property that may not have been free to take? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to pay back the price of public property. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and [&#8230;]</p>
1451. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-do-i-pay-back-the-price-of-public-property-that-may-not-have-been-free-to-take-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Pay Back the Price of Public Property That May Not Have Been Free to Take?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1452. ]]></description>
1453. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
1454. <h3>Question</h3>
1455. <p>How do I pay back the price of public property that may not have been free to take?</p>
1456. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how to pay back the price of public property.</p>
1457. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="13  How Do I Pay Back the Price of Public Property That May Not Have Been Free to Take?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HzkQYPeu6ks?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GorUMBe-TRVOMsuNj7LoGR" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1458. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground. </span></p>
1459. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-do-i-pay-back-the-price-of-public-property-that-may-not-have-been-free-to-take-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Pay Back the Price of Public Property That May Not Have Been Free to Take?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1460. ]]></content:encoded>
1464. </item>
1465. <item>
1466. <title>Is It a Condition for a Woman to Be Obliged to Perform Hajj That Her Husband Accompany Her?</title>
1467. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hajj/is-it-a-condition-for-a-woman-to-be-obliged-to-perform-hajj-that-her-husband-accompany-her/</link>
1469. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1470. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
1471. <category><![CDATA[Hajj and Umra]]></category>
1472. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
1473. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
1474. <category><![CDATA[Conditions of Hajj]]></category>
1475. <category><![CDATA[Financial ability]]></category>
1476. <category><![CDATA[hajj]]></category>
1477. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
1478. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
1479. <category><![CDATA[mahram]]></category>
1480. <category><![CDATA[obligation]]></category>
1481. <category><![CDATA[women in islam]]></category>
1482. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343738</guid>
1483.  
1484. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it obligatory for a woman to perform Hajj if she has enough savings for herself and her husband, but he cannot afford it? Does she have to pay for him, or is it only obligatory if he can afford it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most [&#8230;]</p>
1485. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hajj/is-it-a-condition-for-a-woman-to-be-obliged-to-perform-hajj-that-her-husband-accompany-her/">Is It a Condition for a Woman to Be Obliged to Perform Hajj That Her Husband Accompany Her?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1486. ]]></description>
1487. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</strong></p>
1488. <h3>Question</h3>
1489. <p>Is it obligatory for a woman to perform Hajj if she has enough savings for herself and her husband, but he cannot afford it? Does she have to pay for him, or is it only obligatory if he can afford it?</p>
1490. <h3><strong>Answer<br />
1491. </strong></h3>
1492. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
1493. <p>If a woman has her own money and has an unmarriageable relative (mahram) who is adult (or nearly adult), Muslim, and upright, she is obliged to perform the Hajj, and her husband has no right to prevent her. She is not obliged to pay for her husband to go in case she can go with a mahram. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
1494. <p>The conditions of obligation of Hajj for women are as follows:</p>
1495. <p>1) Islam: not obligatory on non-muslims<br />
1496. 2) Adult (Baligh): not obligatory on children<br />
1497. 3) Sanity (Aql): not obligatory on those who lack sanity<br />
1498. 4) Health (Sihha): not obligatory on those physically unable<br />
1499. 5) Sight (Basir): not obligatory on the blind<br />
1500. 6) Safety (Salama): not obligatory on those who may be in danger by performing Hajj<br />
1501. 7) Financially Able: (Dhu Zad): not obligatory on one lacking financial means<br />
1502. 8) Means of Travels (Rahila): not obligatory for one lacking means of travel</p>
1503. <p>Specifically for Women:</p>
1504. <p>9) A Husband or unmarriageable blood relative (mahram) who is are adult, upright Muslims<br />
1505. [Ibid.]</p>
1506. <p>Note that these conditions must be met, but they do not have to be sought out. So it is not an obligation for someone to get married so that she can perform Hajj. [Ibid.]Hope this helps</p>
1507. <p>Allah knows best</p>
1508. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
1509. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
1510. <div>
1511. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a teacher of Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he went on to study at Darul Uloom Seminary in New York and completed his studies in Darul Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen. There, he completed the memorization of the Qur’an and his study of the Islamic Sciences. Throughout his years of study he was blessed to learn from many great scholars: al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz, al-Habib Kazhim al-Saqqaf, al-Shaykh Umar bin Husayn al-Khatib, and others. Upon returning, he joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</span></p>
1512. </div>
1513. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hajj/is-it-a-condition-for-a-woman-to-be-obliged-to-perform-hajj-that-her-husband-accompany-her/">Is It a Condition for a Woman to Be Obliged to Perform Hajj That Her Husband Accompany Her?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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1518. </item>
1519. <item>
1520. <title>Is It Permissible to Wear a Jacket over an Abaya or Must It Be under the Khimar?</title>
1521. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/modesty/is-it-permissible-to-wear-a-jacket-over-an-abaya-or-must-it-be-under-the-khimar/</link>
1523. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1524. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
1525. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
1526. <category><![CDATA[abaya]]></category>
1527. <category><![CDATA[headscarf (hijab)]]></category>
1528. <category><![CDATA[Islamic clothing]]></category>
1529. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
1530. <category><![CDATA[khimar]]></category>
1531. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
1532. <category><![CDATA[shari'a]]></category>
1533. <category><![CDATA[women in islam]]></category>
1534. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343732</guid>
1535.  
1536. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to wear a jacket or coat over an abaya and khimar, or should we wear the khimar over the jacket to cover the shoulders? I heard that it isn’t permissible to show the shoulders’ shape. Answer Thank you for your question. Either way is fine, as [&#8230;]</p>
1537. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/modesty/is-it-permissible-to-wear-a-jacket-over-an-abaya-or-must-it-be-under-the-khimar/">Is It Permissible to Wear a Jacket over an Abaya or Must It Be under the Khimar?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1538. ]]></description>
1539. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
1540. <h3>Question</h3>
1541. <p>Is it permissible to wear a jacket or coat over an abaya and khimar, or should we wear the khimar over the jacket to cover the shoulders? I heard that it isn’t permissible to show the shoulders’ shape.</p>
1542. <h3>Answer</h3>
1543. <div>Thank you for your question. Either way is fine, as it is permissible to show the shape of the shoulders.</p>
1544. <p>Shaykh Farid Dingle mentioned in the answer linked below:<br />
1545. <strong><br />
1546. “</strong>A proper hijab means that the main shape of the woman’s body is not shown. One does not have to go to ridiculous measures to hide things like height, width of shoulders, or the like, which cannot normally be concealed by a good-sized hijab and loose clothes.”</p>
1547. </div>
1548. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/hijab-and-covering/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Should I Do About My Pictures Without Hijab on Social Media I Can’t Get Deleted?</a></div>
1549. <div>
1550. Please see more details here:</div>
1551. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/modesty/reader-on-modesty-in-islam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reader on Modesty in Islam</a></div>
1552. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
1553. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
1554. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
1555. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
1556. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/modesty/is-it-permissible-to-wear-a-jacket-over-an-abaya-or-must-it-be-under-the-khimar/">Is It Permissible to Wear a Jacket over an Abaya or Must It Be under the Khimar?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1557. ]]></content:encoded>
1561. </item>
1562. <item>
1563. <title>Does One Become a Disbeliever by Saying to Another Muslim, I&#8217;m Not Like You; at Least I Am a Muslim?</title>
1564. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/does-one-become-a-disbeliever-by-saying-to-another-muslim-im-not-like-you-at-least-i-am-a-muslim/</link>
1566. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1567. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
1568. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
1569. <category><![CDATA[Disbelief (kufr)]]></category>
1570. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
1571. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
1572. <category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
1573. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
1574. <category><![CDATA[Religious corruption (Fisq)]]></category>
1575. <category><![CDATA[SeekersGuidance]]></category>
1576. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343698</guid>
1577.  
1578. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does One Become a Disbeliever by Saying to Another Muslim, I’m Not Like You; at Least I Am a Muslim? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question and concern for the [&#8230;]</p>
1579. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/does-one-become-a-disbeliever-by-saying-to-another-muslim-im-not-like-you-at-least-i-am-a-muslim/">Does One Become a Disbeliever by Saying to Another Muslim, I&#8217;m Not Like You; at Least I Am a Muslim?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1580. ]]></description>
1581. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
1582. <h3>Question</h3>
1583. <p>Does One Become a Disbeliever by Saying to Another Muslim, I’m Not Like You; at Least I Am a Muslim?</p>
1584. <h3>Answer</h3>
1585. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
1586. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question and concern for the prayer and your sister.</p>
1587. <p>Saying, I&#8217;m not like you; I&#8217;m a Muslim to someone who does not pray and implying in one&#8217;s head that a person who does not perform prayers is a disbeliever will not make one a disbeliever. Rest assured, do not worry.</p>
1588. <p>There is a difference between what entails disbelief (kufr) versus what entails religious corruption (fisq). Disdain and disdain entail disbelief (kufr), and laziness and carelessness entail religious corruption (fisq), so by Allah&#8217;s grace, one is still a Muslim. See the detailed link below.</p>
1589. </div>
1590. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
1591. <h4>Related Answers</h4>
1592. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-neglecting-the-prayer-entail-disbelief/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Does Neglecting the Prayer Entail Disbelief? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><strong><br />
1593. </strong><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/prayer-reader-the-ultimate-guide-to-prayer-in-islam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer Reader: The Ultimate Guide To Prayer in Islam &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
1594. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-waswasa-baseless-misgivings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reader on OCD and Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings) (seekersguidance.org)</a></p>
1595. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
1596. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
1597. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
1598. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
1599. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Patel</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
1600. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/does-one-become-a-disbeliever-by-saying-to-another-muslim-im-not-like-you-at-least-i-am-a-muslim/">Does One Become a Disbeliever by Saying to Another Muslim, I&#8217;m Not Like You; at Least I Am a Muslim?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1601. ]]></content:encoded>
1605. </item>
1606. <item>
1607. <title>What Is the Ruling on Saying “Ya ’Ali”? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1608. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-on-saying-ya-ali-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1610. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
1611. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
1612. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1613. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1614. <category><![CDATA[Ali]]></category>
1615. <category><![CDATA[help]]></category>
1616. <category><![CDATA[mentioning]]></category>
1617. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
1618. <category><![CDATA[songs]]></category>
1619. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343712</guid>
1620.  
1621. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on saying “Ya ’Ali”? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat clarifies the Islamic ruling on saying &#8220;Ya &#8216;Ali.&#8221; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars [&#8230;]</p>
1622. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-on-saying-ya-ali-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling on Saying “Ya ’Ali”? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1623. ]]></description>
1624. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1625. <h3>Question</h3>
1626. <p>What is the ruling on saying “Ya ’Ali”?</p>
1627. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat clarifies the Islamic ruling on saying &#8220;Ya &#8216;Ali.&#8221;</p>
1628. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Is the Ruling on Saying “Ya ’Ali”? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VlMI-Yo33Gg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1629. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1630. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-on-saying-ya-ali-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling on Saying “Ya ’Ali”? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1631. ]]></content:encoded>
1635. </item>
1636. <item>
1637. <title>Can You Explain the Importance of Studying the Sciences of Hadith? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1638. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/can-you-explain-the-importance-of-studying-the-sciences-of-hadith-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1640. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
1641. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
1642. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
1643. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
1644. <category><![CDATA[hadith sciences]]></category>
1645. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
1646. <category><![CDATA[muslim]]></category>
1647. <category><![CDATA[religion]]></category>
1648. <category><![CDATA[significance]]></category>
1649. <category><![CDATA[study]]></category>
1650. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343705</guid>
1651.  
1652. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can you explain the importance of studying the sciences of hadith? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat elaborates on the significance of studying the sciences of hadith in Islamic scholarship. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, [&#8230;]</p>
1653. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/can-you-explain-the-importance-of-studying-the-sciences-of-hadith-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can You Explain the Importance of Studying the Sciences of Hadith? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1654. ]]></description>
1655. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1656. <h3>Question</h3>
1657. <p>Can you explain the importance of studying the sciences of hadith?</p>
1658. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat elaborates on the significance of studying the sciences of hadith in Islamic scholarship.</p>
1659. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can You Explain the Importance of Studying the Sciences of Hadith? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N8N4wCVbXWE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1660. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1661. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/can-you-explain-the-importance-of-studying-the-sciences-of-hadith-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can You Explain the Importance of Studying the Sciences of Hadith? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1662. ]]></content:encoded>
1666. </item>
1667. <item>
1668. <title>What Is the Ruling on Wearing Shorts for Men? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1669. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-on-wearing-shorts-for-men-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1671. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
1672. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:19:20 +0000</pubDate>
1673. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1674. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1675. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
1676. <category><![CDATA[clothes]]></category>
1677. <category><![CDATA[home]]></category>
1678. <category><![CDATA[hot weather]]></category>
1679. <category><![CDATA[men]]></category>
1680. <category><![CDATA[shorts]]></category>
1681. <category><![CDATA[wearing]]></category>
1682. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343683</guid>
1683.  
1684. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on wearing shorts for men? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the Islamic ruling on men wearing shorts.</p>
1685. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-on-wearing-shorts-for-men-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling on Wearing Shorts for Men? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1686. ]]></description>
1687. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1688. <h3>Question</h3>
1689. <p>What is the ruling on wearing shorts for men?</p>
1690. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the Islamic ruling on men wearing shorts.</p>
1691. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Is the Ruling on Wearing Shorts for Men -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/frQXr3oo-fI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1692. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-on-wearing-shorts-for-men-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling on Wearing Shorts for Men? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1693. ]]></content:encoded>
1697. </item>
1698. <item>
1699. <title>Is It Permissible for Women to Wear Multi Colored Clothes?- Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1700. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-women-to-wear-multi-colored-clothes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1702. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1703. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
1704. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1705. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1706. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
1707. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
1708. <category><![CDATA[body]]></category>
1709. <category><![CDATA[clothes]]></category>
1710. <category><![CDATA[clothing]]></category>
1711. <category><![CDATA[color]]></category>
1712. <category><![CDATA[considered]]></category>
1713. <category><![CDATA[loose]]></category>
1714. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
1715. <category><![CDATA[parts]]></category>
1716. <category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
1717. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343689</guid>
1718.  
1719. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible for women to wear multi-colored clothes? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat throws light on women’s modest clothing. What is the larger understanding of modest clothing for women? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened [&#8230;]</p>
1720. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-women-to-wear-multi-colored-clothes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible for Women to Wear Multi Colored Clothes?- Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1721. ]]></description>
1722. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1723. <h3 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Question</h3>
1724. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Is it permissible for women to wear multi-colored clothes?</p>
1725. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat throws light on women’s modest clothing. What is the larger understanding of modest clothing for women?</p>
1726. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible for Women to Wear Multi Colored Clothes?- Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/icMA_P7VZn8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1727. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1728. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-women-to-wear-multi-colored-clothes-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible for Women to Wear Multi Colored Clothes?- Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1729. ]]></content:encoded>
1733. </item>
1734. <item>
1735. <title>Can We Wear a Football Shirt with a Sponsor and Text on it?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1736. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-we-wear-a-football-shirt-with-a-sponsor-and-text-on-it-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1738. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1739. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
1740. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1741. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
1742. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
1743. <category><![CDATA[football]]></category>
1744. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
1745. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
1746. <category><![CDATA[shirt]]></category>
1747. <category><![CDATA[sponsor]]></category>
1748. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343681</guid>
1749.  
1750. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can We Wear a Football Shirt with a Sponsor and Text on it? Football is a widely beloved and followed sport, often observed with fans proudly wearing the shirts of their favorite teams. Shaykh Irshad will delve into the rulings regarding such attire and delineate the conditions under which [&#8230;]</p>
1751. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-we-wear-a-football-shirt-with-a-sponsor-and-text-on-it-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can We Wear a Football Shirt with a Sponsor and Text on it?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1752. ]]></description>
1753. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1754. <h3>Question</h3>
1755. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Can We Wear a Football Shirt with a Sponsor and Text on it?</p>
1756. <p>Football is a widely beloved and followed sport, often observed with fans proudly wearing the shirts of their favorite teams. Shaykh Irshad will delve into the rulings regarding such attire and delineate the conditions under which it is permissible.</p>
1757. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Can We Wear a Football Shirt with a Sponsor and Text on it? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t37l1u4_ktQ?start=7&#038;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1758. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1759. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-we-wear-a-football-shirt-with-a-sponsor-and-text-on-it-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can We Wear a Football Shirt with a Sponsor and Text on it?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1760. ]]></content:encoded>
1764. </item>
1765. <item>
1766. <title>What Is the Status of Mary in Islam? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1767. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-status-of-mary-in-islam-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1769. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1770. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
1771. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1772. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1773. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
1774. <category><![CDATA[history]]></category>
1775. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
1776. <category><![CDATA[mary]]></category>
1777. <category><![CDATA[maryam]]></category>
1778. <category><![CDATA[mother]]></category>
1779. <category><![CDATA[prophet]]></category>
1780. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
1781. <category><![CDATA[status]]></category>
1782. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343682</guid>
1783.  
1784. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the status of Mary in Islam? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about the status of hadhrat maryam in Islam. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, [&#8230;]</p>
1785. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-status-of-mary-in-islam-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Status of Mary in Islam? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1786. ]]></description>
1787. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1788. <h3>Question</h3>
1789. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">What is the status of Mary in Islam?</p>
1790. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about the status of hadhrat maryam in Islam.</p>
1791. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Is the Status of Mary in Islam? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6061BP8AzU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1792. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1793. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-status-of-mary-in-islam-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Status of Mary in Islam? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1794. ]]></content:encoded>
1798. </item>
1799. <item>
1800. <title>Which Are the Daily Emphasized Sunna Prayers according to the Shafi’i School?-Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
1801. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/which-are-the-daily-emphasized-sunna-prayers-according-to-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
1803. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1804. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
1805. <category><![CDATA[Prayer (Shafii)]]></category>
1806. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
1807. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
1808. <category><![CDATA[emphasized sunna]]></category>
1809. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
1810. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
1811. <category><![CDATA[sunna]]></category>
1812. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343670</guid>
1813.  
1814. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Which Are the Daily Emphasized Sunna Prayers according to the Shafi’i School? The emphasized voluntary prayers help us drawing closer to Allah (The Most High), Shaykh Irshaad will provide comprehensive guidance on each of them, enabling a better understanding and practice. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, [&#8230;]</p>
1815. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/which-are-the-daily-emphasized-sunna-prayers-according-to-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Which Are the Daily Emphasized Sunna Prayers according to the Shafi’i School?-Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1816. ]]></description>
1817. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
1818. <div>
1819. <h3>Question</h3>
1820. <p>Which Are the Daily Emphasized Sunna Prayers according to the Shafi’i School?</p>
1821. <p>The emphasized voluntary prayers help us drawing closer to Allah (The Most High), Shaykh Irshaad will provide comprehensive guidance on each of them, enabling a better understanding and practice.</p>
1822. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Which Are the Daily Emphasized Sunna Prayers according to the Shafi’i School? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vF-TsINwWqM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1823. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1824. </div>
1825. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/which-are-the-daily-emphasized-sunna-prayers-according-to-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Which Are the Daily Emphasized Sunna Prayers according to the Shafi’i School?-Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1826. ]]></content:encoded>
1830. </item>
1831. <item>
1832. <title>What Is the Ruling for Men regarding Combing Your Hair? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1833. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-for-men-regarding-combing-your-hair-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1835. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
1836. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
1837. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1838. <category><![CDATA[arrogance]]></category>
1839. <category><![CDATA[cleanliness]]></category>
1840. <category><![CDATA[comb]]></category>
1841. <category><![CDATA[excessive]]></category>
1842. <category><![CDATA[hair]]></category>
1843. <category><![CDATA[men]]></category>
1844. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
1845. <category><![CDATA[Vanity]]></category>
1846. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343669</guid>
1847.  
1848. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling for men regarding combing your hair? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the Islamic rulings for men regarding combing their hair. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, [&#8230;]</p>
1849. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-for-men-regarding-combing-your-hair-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling for Men regarding Combing Your Hair? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1850. ]]></description>
1851. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1852. <h3>Question</h3>
1853. <p>What is the ruling for men regarding combing your hair? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</p>
1854. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the Islamic rulings for men regarding combing their hair.</p>
1855. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What is the Ruling for Men regarding Combing Your Hair? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvFa97ytmqk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1856. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1857. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-for-men-regarding-combing-your-hair-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Ruling for Men regarding Combing Your Hair? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1858. ]]></content:encoded>
1862. </item>
1863. <item>
1864. <title>Is Lobster, Along With Other Shellfish, Permitted in the Shafi’i School? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
1865. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-lobster-along-with-other-shellfish-permitted-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
1867. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1868. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
1869. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
1870. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
1871. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
1872. <category><![CDATA[Lobster]]></category>
1873. <category><![CDATA[prophet]]></category>
1874. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
1875. <category><![CDATA[SEA]]></category>
1876. <category><![CDATA[sea food]]></category>
1877. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
1878. <category><![CDATA[validity]]></category>
1879. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343655</guid>
1880.  
1881. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is Lobster, Along With Other Shellfish, Permitted in the Shafi’i School? While seafood is not universally consumed among Muslims, Shaykh Irshaad will shed light on this diversity by explaining the rules regarding the consumption of shellfish according to the Shafi&#8217;i Fiqh Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, [&#8230;]</p>
1882. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-lobster-along-with-other-shellfish-permitted-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is Lobster, Along With Other Shellfish, Permitted in the Shafi’i School? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1883. ]]></description>
1884. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
1885. <div>
1886. <h3>Question</h3>
1887. <p>Is Lobster, Along With Other Shellfish, Permitted in the Shafi’i School?</p>
1888. <p>While seafood is not universally consumed among Muslims, Shaykh Irshaad will shed light on this diversity by explaining the rules regarding the consumption of shellfish according to the Shafi&#8217;i Fiqh</p>
1889. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Lobster, Along With Other Shellfish, Permitted in the Shafi’i School? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YKP7EFfi-YU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1890. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1891. </div>
1892. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-lobster-along-with-other-shellfish-permitted-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is Lobster, Along With Other Shellfish, Permitted in the Shafi’i School? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1893. ]]></content:encoded>
1897. </item>
1898. <item>
1899. <title>Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1900. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-i-trust-a-friend-and-lend-him-money-after-he-lied-to-me-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1902. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
1903. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
1904. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
1905. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1906. <category><![CDATA[friend]]></category>
1907. <category><![CDATA[lend]]></category>
1908. <category><![CDATA[lied]]></category>
1909. <category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
1910. <category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
1911. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343659</guid>
1912.  
1913. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Should I trust a friend and lend him money after he lied to me? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat advises on whether it&#8217;s advisable to trust a friend and lend money after they have lied. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened [&#8230;]</p>
1914. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-i-trust-a-friend-and-lend-him-money-after-he-lied-to-me-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1915. ]]></description>
1916. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1917. <h3>Question</h3>
1918. <p>Should I trust a friend and lend him money after he lied to me?</p>
1919. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat advises on whether it&#8217;s advisable to trust a friend and lend money after they have lied.</p>
1920. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VmgF7sgFGgQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1921. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1922. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-i-trust-a-friend-and-lend-him-money-after-he-lied-to-me-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1923. ]]></content:encoded>
1927. </item>
1928. <item>
1929. <title>How Do We Overcome OCD? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
1930. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-we-overcome-ocd-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
1932. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
1933. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
1934. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
1935. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
1936. <category><![CDATA[disorder]]></category>
1937. <category><![CDATA[focus]]></category>
1938. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
1939. <category><![CDATA[ocd]]></category>
1940. <category><![CDATA[overcome]]></category>
1941. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343649</guid>
1942.  
1943. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How do we overcome OCD? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat provides guidance on overcoming OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) from an Islamic perspective. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable [&#8230;]</p>
1944. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-we-overcome-ocd-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do We Overcome OCD? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1945. ]]></description>
1946. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
1947. <h3>Question</h3>
1948. <p>How do we overcome OCD?</p>
1949. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat provides guidance on overcoming OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) from an Islamic perspective.</p>
1950. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do We Overcome OCD? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d_pDfxnu_jA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1951. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
1952. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-we-overcome-ocd-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do We Overcome OCD? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1953. ]]></content:encoded>
1957. </item>
1958. <item>
1959. <title>What Are the Minimum Steps That Must Be Taken to Make a Marriage Valid? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
1960. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-are-the-minimum-steps-that-must-be-taken-to-make-a-marriage-valid-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
1962. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
1963. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
1964. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)]]></category>
1965. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
1966. <category><![CDATA[5 steps]]></category>
1967. <category><![CDATA[contract]]></category>
1968. <category><![CDATA[groom]]></category>
1969. <category><![CDATA[guardian]]></category>
1970. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
1971. <category><![CDATA[nikah]]></category>
1972. <category><![CDATA[steps]]></category>
1973. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343646</guid>
1974.  
1975. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What Are the Minimum Steps That Must Be Taken to Make a Marriage Valid? Shaykh Irshaad will elucidate the essential components of marriage, outlining each step necessary for its validity. By dispelling any uncertainties and addressing potential redundancies. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage [&#8230;]</p>
1976. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-are-the-minimum-steps-that-must-be-taken-to-make-a-marriage-valid-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Are the Minimum Steps That Must Be Taken to Make a Marriage Valid? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1977. ]]></description>
1978. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
1979. <div>
1980. <h3>Question</h3>
1981. <p>What Are the Minimum Steps That Must Be Taken to Make a Marriage Valid?</p>
1982. <p>Shaykh Irshaad will elucidate the essential components of marriage, outlining each step necessary for its validity. By dispelling any uncertainties and addressing potential redundancies.</p>
1983. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Are the Minimum Steps That Must Be Taken to Make a Marriage Valid? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jdFRtZ-ek2s?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
1984. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
1985. </div>
1986. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-are-the-minimum-steps-that-must-be-taken-to-make-a-marriage-valid-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What Are the Minimum Steps That Must Be Taken to Make a Marriage Valid? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
1987. ]]></content:encoded>
1991. </item>
1992. <item>
1993. <title>If the Imam Mistakenly Ends the Prayer with Quiet Salutations? </title>
1994. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/if-the-imam-mistakenly-ends-the-prayer-with-quiet-salutations/</link>
1996. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
1997. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
1998. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
1999. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
2000. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343641</guid>
2001.  
2002. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If the imam mistakenly ends the prayer with quiet salutations? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the validity of the prayer in case the imam ends it with quiet salutations. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened [&#8230;]</p>
2003. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/if-the-imam-mistakenly-ends-the-prayer-with-quiet-salutations/">If the Imam Mistakenly Ends the Prayer with Quiet Salutations? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2004. ]]></description>
2005. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2006. <h3 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Question</h3>
2007. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">If the imam mistakenly ends the prayer with quiet salutations?</p>
2008. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the validity of the prayer in case the imam ends it with quiet salutations.</p>
2009. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="If the Imam Mistakenly Ends the Prayer with Quiet Salutations? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Q78G5i2Edc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2010. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2011. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/if-the-imam-mistakenly-ends-the-prayer-with-quiet-salutations/">If the Imam Mistakenly Ends the Prayer with Quiet Salutations? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2012. ]]></content:encoded>
2016. </item>
2017. <item>
2018. <title>What Are the Rules of Breathing While Reciting the Quran? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2019. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/what-are-the-rules-of-breathing-while-reciting-the-quran-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2021. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2022. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
2023. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
2024. <category><![CDATA[breath]]></category>
2025. <category><![CDATA[how]]></category>
2026. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
2027. <category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>
2028. <category><![CDATA[recitation]]></category>
2029. <category><![CDATA[Reciting]]></category>
2030. <category><![CDATA[tajwid]]></category>
2031. <category><![CDATA[ways]]></category>
2032. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343635</guid>
2033.  
2034. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What are the rules for breathing while reciting the Quran? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about the tajwid rules of reciting the Quran. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, [&#8230;]</p>
2035. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/what-are-the-rules-of-breathing-while-reciting-the-quran-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Are the Rules of Breathing While Reciting the Quran? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2036. ]]></description>
2037. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2038. <h3>Question</h3>
2039. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">What are the rules for breathing while reciting the Quran?</p>
2040. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about the tajwid rules of reciting the Quran.</p>
2041. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Are the Rules of Breathing While Reciting the Quran? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Hv5BV6kjxA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2042. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2043. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/what-are-the-rules-of-breathing-while-reciting-the-quran-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Are the Rules of Breathing While Reciting the Quran? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2044. ]]></content:encoded>
2048. </item>
2049. <item>
2050. <title>How To Be Just When Marrying More Than One Wife?</title>
2051. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-to-be-just-when-marrying-more-than-one-wife/</link>
2053. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2054. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
2055. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
2056. <category><![CDATA[establish]]></category>
2057. <category><![CDATA[justice]]></category>
2058. <category><![CDATA[marraiges]]></category>
2059. <category><![CDATA[Means]]></category>
2060. <category><![CDATA[multiple]]></category>
2061. <category><![CDATA[polygamy]]></category>
2062. <category><![CDATA[possible]]></category>
2063. <category><![CDATA[ways]]></category>
2064. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343631</guid>
2065.  
2066. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How to be just when marrying more than one wife? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about ways and means of establishing justice in terms of multiple marriages. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies [&#8230;]</p>
2067. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-to-be-just-when-marrying-more-than-one-wife/">How To Be Just When Marrying More Than One Wife?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2068. ]]></description>
2069. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2070. <h3 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Question</h3>
2071. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">How to be just when marrying more than one wife?</p>
2072. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about ways and means of establishing justice in terms of multiple marriages.</p>
2073. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How To Be Just When Marrying More Than One Wife? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X1pAhAOBYEc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2074. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2075. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-to-be-just-when-marrying-more-than-one-wife/">How To Be Just When Marrying More Than One Wife?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2076. ]]></content:encoded>
2080. </item>
2081. <item>
2082. <title>Should Married Men Consider Polygamy? </title>
2083. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-married-men-consider-polygamy/</link>
2085. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2086. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
2087. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2088. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
2089. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
2090. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
2091. <category><![CDATA[cons]]></category>
2092. <category><![CDATA[considerations]]></category>
2093. <category><![CDATA[key]]></category>
2094. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
2095. <category><![CDATA[married]]></category>
2096. <category><![CDATA[men]]></category>
2097. <category><![CDATA[multiple]]></category>
2098. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
2099. <category><![CDATA[pros]]></category>
2100. <category><![CDATA[requirements]]></category>
2101. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343627</guid>
2102.  
2103. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Should married men consider polygamy? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the pros and cons of polygamy. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars [&#8230;]</p>
2104. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-married-men-consider-polygamy/">Should Married Men Consider Polygamy? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2105. ]]></description>
2106. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2107. <h3>Question</h3>
2108. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Should married men consider polygamy?</p>
2109. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the pros and cons of polygamy.</p>
2110. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Should Married Men Consider Polygamy? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XfPcx1UGkYE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2111. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2112. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-married-men-consider-polygamy/">Should Married Men Consider Polygamy? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2113. ]]></content:encoded>
2117. </item>
2118. <item>
2119. <title>Is Investing in Gold Mining or Oil Drilling Companies Permissible? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2120. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-investing-in-gold-mining-or-oil-drilling-companies-permissible-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2122. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2123. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
2124. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
2125. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
2126. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
2127. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
2128. <category><![CDATA[companies]]></category>
2129. <category><![CDATA[drill]]></category>
2130. <category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
2131. <category><![CDATA[invest]]></category>
2132. <category><![CDATA[mining]]></category>
2133. <category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
2134. <category><![CDATA[oil]]></category>
2135. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
2136. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343623</guid>
2137.  
2138. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is investing in gold mining or oil drilling companies permissible? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat looks into the permissibility of investing in gold mining and oil drilling companies. &#160; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his [&#8230;]</p>
2139. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-investing-in-gold-mining-or-oil-drilling-companies-permissible-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Investing in Gold Mining or Oil Drilling Companies Permissible? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2140. ]]></description>
2141. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2142. <h3>Question</h3>
2143. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Is investing in gold mining or oil drilling companies permissible?</p>
2144. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat looks into the permissibility of investing in gold mining and oil drilling companies.</p>
2145. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Investing in Gold Mining or Oil Drilling Companies Permissible? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ImSdguh_zg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2146. <p>&nbsp;</p>
2147. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2148. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-investing-in-gold-mining-or-oil-drilling-companies-permissible-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Investing in Gold Mining or Oil Drilling Companies Permissible? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2149. ]]></content:encoded>
2153. </item>
2154. <item>
2155. <title>Mental Wellness: Planning and Healing</title>
2156. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/health-wellbeing/mental-wellness-planning-healing/</link>
2158. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
2159. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
2160. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
2161. <category><![CDATA[Health & Wellbeing]]></category>
2162. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
2163. <category><![CDATA[Abu Zaid Balkhi]]></category>
2164. <category><![CDATA[Balance]]></category>
2165. <category><![CDATA[emotion]]></category>
2166. <category><![CDATA[emotional health]]></category>
2167. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
2168. <category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>
2169. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
2170. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
2171. <category><![CDATA[mind]]></category>
2172. <category><![CDATA[Need]]></category>
2173. <category><![CDATA[negative thoughts]]></category>
2174. <category><![CDATA[physical health]]></category>
2175. <category><![CDATA[planning]]></category>
2176. <category><![CDATA[routines]]></category>
2177. <category><![CDATA[sadness]]></category>
2178. <category><![CDATA[self-care]]></category>
2179. <category><![CDATA[self-health]]></category>
2180. <category><![CDATA[spiritual heart]]></category>
2181. <category><![CDATA[uncertainty]]></category>
2182. <category><![CDATA[weakness]]></category>
2183. <category><![CDATA[wholeness]]></category>
2184. <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category>
2185. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332573</guid>
2186.  
2187. <description><![CDATA[<p>This is the third in a series of articles on mental wellness taken from the Mental Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls. The spiritual underpinning of this is very critical. Cultivating the health of your spiritual heart in its spiritual and social virtues is a long-term investment. Everybody has a certain mental [&#8230;]</p>
2188. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/health-wellbeing/mental-wellness-planning-healing/">Mental Wellness: Planning and Healing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2189. ]]></description>
2190. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the third in a series of articles on mental wellness taken from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFVJTkVhm30">Mental Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls</a>.</span></h3>
2191. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The spiritual underpinning of this is very critical. Cultivating the health of your spiritual heart in its spiritual and social virtues is a long-term investment. Everybody has a certain mental capacity but to be able to make choices in life with the mind, you need to bring your emotions and character to a balance.</span></p>
2192. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kings kept doctors to take care of their physical health and they kept advisors to help them put things in perspective. The advisors were part of the living education of the king. The intelligent king keeps his advisors around him because they talk about what is of </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">benefit and so the king becomes educated. He has an awareness of his dominion.</span></p>
2193. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Likewise, the believer should cultivate his physical health but he should have advisors in the form of religious teachers to take care of his religious and spiritual health. One needs to have these advisors through study and good company. When things happen, what does the intelligent king do? He turns to his advisors to help put things in perspective. </span></p>
2194. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We should have advisors concerning how we view things from a faith perspective, how we view matters concerning our relationship with Allah, and how we respond to matters with respect to our social virtues. This is also embracing mercy because all of this is a gift from Allah.</span></p>
2195. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eternal Good</span></h4>
2196. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our ongoing practice and having a plan for self-care at each of these levels helps with </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">having personal self-care because by learning we acquire the capacity to cultivate our self-care. Whenever anything happens, we should turn to experts. Furthermore, for spiritual health, you would want a circle of friends who are interested in spiritual health. If you want to be emotionally healthy, be connected with emotionally healthy friends. Seek balanced company that to the extent possible, integrates these various things.</span></p>
2197. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Taking the means to care for your mental and emotional health entails knowing that you have agency. You are not incapable. This life has a purpose and the means are ahead of you. When you are not sure what means to take then reach out and consult because </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">that consultation is not from weakness but it is an opportunity. One may need to seek trained professionals to help with different crises.</span></p>
2198. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are here in life to attain eternal good and in the pursuit of eternal good we want to pursue the worldly good out of gratitude to Allah and to facilitate our eternal good. </span></p>
2199. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Ways of Healing </span></h4>
2200. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ideal that we seek is a balance that enables us to pursue the good. Internal and external challenges threaten the balance but you need to strive when you are not in a state of major challenges to cultivate an operational balance. </span></p>
2201. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One should have good physical life routines that cultivate a balance and that give you a grounding when these challenges arise. The toolkit is knowledge and this is needed for ongoing balance. </span></p>
2202. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If there are particular challenges you are facing then you need to find out how to address that particular challenge. One of the simple things is to go to experts and consult them. Make a purposeful plan so that you do not feel overwhelmed. With any challenge that you face, identify the particular challenge and you need to have a spiritual perspective that it is only for God to have ultimate control over all affairs. </span></p>
2203. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The purposeful planning and perspective is for you to know what outcomes you should direct yourself towards. How to do that may require consultation and this is from the strength of a believer. The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer though there is good in both. Be avid for all that will benefit you. Place your trust in Allah and do not deem yourself incapable.</span></p>
2204. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make Things Better</span></h4>
2205. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are some things that you can take the means towards addressing based on your bedrock, knowledge, social circle, trustworthy people, and experts. This is all from taking the means. You are not alone in dealing with challenges.  </span></p>
2206. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With experts, come up with a plan of what you can deal with. That is what Allah rewards you for. Work at it and accept that the things outside your control are from the test of life. Someone may have a particular emotional challenge they feel a great deal of sadness, someone else may have a test related to their anger, and someone else may have issues with feeling very lonely. These are all tests and you are not responsible for the outcomes. </span></p>
2207. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, ask yourself, “What can I do to make things better?” Take the means to be able to pursue your eternal good. The things that affect the self affect you mentally and emotionally. How you view things can affect you both mentally in making your decisions and emotionally in how you respond to things happening around you.</span></p>
2208. <p>&nbsp;</p>
2209. <p>&nbsp;</p>
2210. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
2211. <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="cBjTlqvTGg"><p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/the-ants-complaint-an-anecdote-from-mawlana-rumi-mentioned-by-shaykh-abdal-hakim-murad-healing-hearts-blog/">The Ant&#8217;s Complaint &#8211; An Anecdote from Mawlana Rumi mentioned by Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad &#8211; Healing Hearts Blog</a></p></blockquote>
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2213. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/health-wellbeing/mental-wellness-planning-healing/">Mental Wellness: Planning and Healing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2214. ]]></content:encoded>
2218. </item>
2219. <item>
2220. <title>How Do I Leave My Christian Girlfriend Now That We Have Dated So Long?</title>
2221. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-leave-my-christian-girlfriend-now-that-we-have-dated-so-long/</link>
2223. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2224. <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
2225. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
2226. <category><![CDATA[Allah]]></category>
2227. <category><![CDATA[Boyfriend]]></category>
2228. <category><![CDATA[Christian]]></category>
2229. <category><![CDATA[dated]]></category>
2230. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
2231. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
2232. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
2233. <category><![CDATA[leave]]></category>
2234. <category><![CDATA[long]]></category>
2235. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
2236. <category><![CDATA[priority]]></category>
2237. <category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>
2238. <category><![CDATA[spirituality]]></category>
2239. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343617</guid>
2240.  
2241. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I sinned with a Christian woman. It took us a year before we started what I wish I had never started, and it weighed heavy on my heart when I introduced her to this. I wanted to break up after 2.5 years in the relationship, but she was devastated. [&#8230;]</p>
2242. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-leave-my-christian-girlfriend-now-that-we-have-dated-so-long/">How Do I Leave My Christian Girlfriend Now That We Have Dated So Long?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2243. ]]></description>
2244. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
2245. </strong></p>
2246. <h3>Question</h3>
2247. <p>I sinned with a Christian woman. It took us a year before we started what I wish I had never started, and it weighed heavy on my heart when I introduced her to this. I wanted to break up after 2.5 years in the relationship, but she was devastated.</p>
2248. <p>I told her it wouldn’t work because I wanted to raise my kids as Muslims and teach them not to drink and teach them Arabic. I feel so guilty because I introduced her to sin with me. She says her mind would never be at rest being touched by a man other than me.</p>
2249. <p>I want to repent and stop, but she wants us to get married, but she says she will never convert to Islam. I feel like I have destroyed her soul and her future as well as her mental well-being as she once got pregnant for me, and we aborted it.</p>
2250. <h3>Answer</h3>
2251. <p>You have to use the same courage to leave her that you used to when you decided to sin with her and abort the child.</p>
2252. <h4><strong>Leave Her Now<br />
2253. </strong></h4>
2254. <p>You are only making it worse by staying with her. Your conscience has already told you that she will not be the right wife and that she cannot raise your children as Muslims. Please run away from her as fast as possible. Will it hurt? Yes. Will you never get over the guilt? Maybe. But it doesn’t matter. Don’t make the mistake that many others have, those who have married their Christian girlfriends and regretted it for the rest of their lives. Leave now and know that you will please your Lord and bring blessings into your life that weren’t there before.</p>
2255. <p>Remember that Allah Most High has told us in the Quran: “[&#8230;] It may be that you dislike a thing and Allah brings through it a great deal of goodness.” [Quran 4:19]</p>
2256. <p>Remember that if you leave something for the sake of Allah, you will still get what you want in the end, in sha Allah. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah Most High but that Allah will replace it with something better for you.” [Ahmad]</p>
2257. <h4><strong>Turn to Allah</strong></h4>
2258. <p>When facing any challenge, turn to Allah for help. Pour your heart in supplication to Him because He can send the solution to the problem that He sent in the first place. He can pull you out of a sin that are you deeply entangled in. Be committed to your prayers, pray the Prayer of Need, read some Quran daily with the meaning, and give charity regularly, for the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) told us, “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” [Tirmidhi] Needless to say, repent for the abortion that you agreed to.</p>
2259. <p>Please see these links as well:<br />
2260. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-does-one-deal-with-heartbreak-after-quitting-a-haram-relationship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Does One Deal with Heartbreak after Quitting a Haram Relationship?</a><br />
2261. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-marry-my-boyfriend-or-break-off-the-relationship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Marry My Boyfriend, or Break Off the Relationship?</a><br />
2262. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-to-come-out-of-a-haram-relationship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Come Out of a Haram Relationship?</a></p>
2263. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
2264. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
2265. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
2266. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
2267. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-leave-my-christian-girlfriend-now-that-we-have-dated-so-long/">How Do I Leave My Christian Girlfriend Now That We Have Dated So Long?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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2272. </item>
2273. <item>
2274. <title>Is Buying an Item During a Christmas and Halloween Sale Permissible?</title>
2275. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-buying-an-item-during-a-christmas-and-halloween-sale-permissible/</link>
2277. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2278. <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
2279. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2280. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
2281. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
2282. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
2283. <category><![CDATA[christmas]]></category>
2284. <category><![CDATA[halloween]]></category>
2285. <category><![CDATA[item]]></category>
2286. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
2287. <category><![CDATA[purchase]]></category>
2288. <category><![CDATA[sale]]></category>
2289. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343613</guid>
2290.  
2291. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If someone buys a halal item on a Christmas or Halloween sale, is the purchase halal? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Purchasing items during religious or non-religious customary sales of any faith is deemed acceptable. The critical determinant is your intention, which should [&#8230;]</p>
2292. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-buying-an-item-during-a-christmas-and-halloween-sale-permissible/">Is Buying an Item During a Christmas and Halloween Sale Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2293. ]]></description>
2294. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
2295. <h3>Question</h3>
2296. <p>If someone buys a halal item on a Christmas or Halloween sale, is the purchase halal?</p>
2297. <h3>Answer</h3>
2298. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
2299. <p>Purchasing items during religious or non-religious customary sales of any faith is deemed acceptable. The critical determinant is your intention, which should be to acquire what is economically available to you without any underlying objective of supporting or denoting the occasion’s significance.</p>
2300. <h4>Actions Are by Their Intentions</h4>
2301. <p>It is taken from the well-known hadith in which the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Verily actions are by their intentions, and one shall only have that which one intended.” [Bukhari; Muslim]</p>
2302. <p>The scholars stated something implicit in this hadith: “Verily actions are rewarded and judged by their intentions, and one shall only have the reward for that which one intended.”</p>
2303. <p>One of the foremost legal maxims is, There is no reward without intention.” This is one of the most repeated and well-known of legal maxims. [Ibn Nujaym, Ashbah wa’l Nadha’ir]</p>
2304. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
2305. <p>Check the related links:<br />
2306. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/the-reality-and-importance-of-intention/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Reality and Importance of Intention &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
2307. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-sincerity-intention-and-the-purpose-of-spiritual-routines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Sincerity, Intention, and the Purpose of Spiritual Routines &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
2308. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
2309. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
2310. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
2311. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
2312. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-buying-an-item-during-a-christmas-and-halloween-sale-permissible/">Is Buying an Item During a Christmas and Halloween Sale Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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2317. </item>
2318. <item>
2319. <title>How Should Muslims Understand Tawassul? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2320. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-should-muslims-understand-tawassul-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2322. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
2323. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
2324. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
2325. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2326. <category><![CDATA[Allah]]></category>
2327. <category><![CDATA[belief]]></category>
2328. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
2329. <category><![CDATA[help]]></category>
2330. <category><![CDATA[istighatha]]></category>
2331. <category><![CDATA[tawassul]]></category>
2332. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343604</guid>
2333.  
2334. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should Muslims understand Tawassul? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the concept of Tawassul (seeking closeness to Allah through a means), discussing its legitimacy and various forms within Islamic theology and practice. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies [&#8230;]</p>
2335. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-should-muslims-understand-tawassul-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Should Muslims Understand Tawassul? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2336. ]]></description>
2337. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2338. <h3>Question</h3>
2339. <p>How should Muslims understand Tawassul?</p>
2340. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the concept of Tawassul (seeking closeness to Allah through a means), discussing its legitimacy and various forms within Islamic theology and practice.</p>
2341. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Should Muslims Understand Tawassul?- Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d32rpY43ycs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2342. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2343. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-should-muslims-understand-tawassul-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Should Muslims Understand Tawassul? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2344. ]]></content:encoded>
2348. </item>
2349. <item>
2350. <title>Is There a Dua or Practices You Recommend When You Forget Knowledge? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2351. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/supplication-and-prayer/is-there-a-dua-or-practices-you-recommend-when-you-forget-knowledge-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2353. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
2354. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
2355. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2356. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
2357. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
2358. <category><![CDATA[forget]]></category>
2359. <category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
2360. <category><![CDATA[recommend]]></category>
2361. <category><![CDATA[supplication]]></category>
2362. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343599</guid>
2363.  
2364. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is there a dua or practices you recommend when you forget knowledge? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat suggests several practices for improving memory and recall. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and [&#8230;]</p>
2365. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/supplication-and-prayer/is-there-a-dua-or-practices-you-recommend-when-you-forget-knowledge-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is There a Dua or Practices You Recommend When You Forget Knowledge? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2366. ]]></description>
2367. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2368. <h3>Question</h3>
2369. <p>Is there a dua or practices you recommend when you forget knowledge?</p>
2370. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat suggests several practices for improving memory and recall.</p>
2371. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is There a Dua or Practices You Recommend When You Forget Knowledge? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ogt033c2jbI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2372. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2373. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/supplication-and-prayer/is-there-a-dua-or-practices-you-recommend-when-you-forget-knowledge-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is There a Dua or Practices You Recommend When You Forget Knowledge? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2374. ]]></content:encoded>
2378. </item>
2379. <item>
2380. <title>Is Combining Prayers Permissible in the Hanafi School? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2381. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-combining-prayers-permissible-in-the-hanafi-school-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2383. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
2384. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
2385. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
2386. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
2387. <category><![CDATA[combining]]></category>
2388. <category><![CDATA[hajj]]></category>
2389. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
2390. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
2391. <category><![CDATA[prayers]]></category>
2392. <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
2393. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343595</guid>
2394.  
2395. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is combining prayers permissible in the Hanafi school? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses whether combining prayers is permissible in the Hanafi school of thought. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and [&#8230;]</p>
2396. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-combining-prayers-permissible-in-the-hanafi-school-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Combining Prayers Permissible in the Hanafi School? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2397. ]]></description>
2398. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2399. <h3>Question</h3>
2400. <p>Is combining prayers permissible in the Hanafi school?</p>
2401. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses whether combining prayers is permissible in the Hanafi school of thought.</p>
2402. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Combining Prayers Permissible in the Hanafi School? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iHcsyk8DzEE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2403. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2404. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-combining-prayers-permissible-in-the-hanafi-school-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Combining Prayers Permissible in the Hanafi School? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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2409. </item>
2410. <item>
2411. <title>Is It Permissible to Take a Position from Another School without Need? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2412. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-take-a-position-from-another-school-without-need-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2414. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
2415. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
2416. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
2417. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
2418. <category><![CDATA[legal]]></category>
2419. <category><![CDATA[madhab]]></category>
2420. <category><![CDATA[necessary]]></category>
2421. <category><![CDATA[opinion]]></category>
2422. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
2423. <category><![CDATA[scholars]]></category>
2424. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343580</guid>
2425.  
2426. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to take a position from another school without need? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the permissibility of taking opinions from other schools of thought in Islamic jurisprudence. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, [&#8230;]</p>
2427. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-take-a-position-from-another-school-without-need-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Take a Position from Another School without Need? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2428. ]]></description>
2429. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2430. <h3>Question</h3>
2431. <p>Is it permissible to take a position from another school without need?</p>
2432. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the permissibility of taking opinions from other schools of thought in Islamic jurisprudence.</p>
2433. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible to Take a Position from Another School Without Need? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/63CtvpHdykI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2434. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2435. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-take-a-position-from-another-school-without-need-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Take a Position from Another School without Need? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2436. ]]></content:encoded>
2440. </item>
2441. <item>
2442. <title>What Is the Time of Answered Duas in Arafa? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2443. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-time-of-answered-duas-in-arafa-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2445. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2446. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
2447. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2448. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
2449. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
2450. <category><![CDATA[accepted]]></category>
2451. <category><![CDATA[answered]]></category>
2452. <category><![CDATA[arafa]]></category>
2453. <category><![CDATA[day]]></category>
2454. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
2455. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
2456. <category><![CDATA[supplication]]></category>
2457. <category><![CDATA[Time]]></category>
2458. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343585</guid>
2459.  
2460. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the time of answered duas in Arafa? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about Arafa and whether the duas are accepted on the day of Arafa. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, [&#8230;]</p>
2461. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-time-of-answered-duas-in-arafa-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Time of Answered Duas in Arafa? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2462. ]]></description>
2463. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2464. <h3 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Question</h3>
2465. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">What is the time of answered duas in Arafa? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</p>
2466. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about Arafa and whether the duas are accepted on the day of Arafa.</p>
2467. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Is the Time of Answered Duas in Arafa? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hLI5haXBnoc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2468. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2469. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-time-of-answered-duas-in-arafa-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Time of Answered Duas in Arafa? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2470. ]]></content:encoded>
2474. </item>
2475. <item>
2476. <title>Will Prayer Be Valid If the Imam Leads and Women Are Parallel to the Men? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2477. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/will-prayer-be-valid-if-the-imam-leads-and-women-are-parallel-to-the-men-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2479. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2480. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
2481. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
2482. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
2483. <category><![CDATA[between]]></category>
2484. <category><![CDATA[equal]]></category>
2485. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
2486. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
2487. <category><![CDATA[men]]></category>
2488. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
2489. <category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
2490. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343578</guid>
2491.  
2492. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Will prayer be valid if the imam leads and women are parallel to the men? In this video, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat examines the issue of equity in prayer if women are parallel to men? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, [&#8230;]</p>
2493. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/will-prayer-be-valid-if-the-imam-leads-and-women-are-parallel-to-the-men-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Will Prayer Be Valid If the Imam Leads and Women Are Parallel to the Men? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2494. ]]></description>
2495. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2496. <h3>Question</h3>
2497. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Will prayer be valid if the imam leads and women are parallel to the men?</p>
2498. <p>In this video, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat examines the issue of equity in prayer if women are parallel to men?</p>
2499. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Will Prayer Be Valid If the Imam Leads and Women Are Parallel to the Men? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6txPqjYs00E?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2500. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2501. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/will-prayer-be-valid-if-the-imam-leads-and-women-are-parallel-to-the-men-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Will Prayer Be Valid If the Imam Leads and Women Are Parallel to the Men? -Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2502. ]]></content:encoded>
2506. </item>
2507. <item>
2508. <title>How Do I Lower My Gaze When Having to Interact with Female Customers? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2509. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-lower-my-gaze-when-having-to-interact-with-female-customers-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2511. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
2512. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
2513. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2514. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
2515. <category><![CDATA[customer service]]></category>
2516. <category><![CDATA[female]]></category>
2517. <category><![CDATA[gaze]]></category>
2518. <category><![CDATA[lower]]></category>
2519. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
2520. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343565</guid>
2521.  
2522. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How do I lower my gaze when having to interact with female customers? In this video, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat navigates the gaze etiquette in customer service. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi [&#8230;]</p>
2523. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-lower-my-gaze-when-having-to-interact-with-female-customers-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do I Lower My Gaze When Having to Interact with Female Customers? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2524. ]]></description>
2525. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2526. <h3>Question</h3>
2527. <p>How do I lower my gaze when having to interact with female customers?</p>
2528. <p>In this video, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat navigates the gaze etiquette in customer service.</p>
2529. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Lower My Gaze When Having to Interact with Female Customers? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLvh9357vSY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2530. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2531. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-lower-my-gaze-when-having-to-interact-with-female-customers-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do I Lower My Gaze When Having to Interact with Female Customers? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2532. ]]></content:encoded>
2536. </item>
2537. <item>
2538. <title>How Do I Avoid Unnecessary Conversations with a Non-Muslim Female? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2539. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-avoid-unnecessary-conversations-with-a-non-muslim-female-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2541. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2542. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
2543. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
2544. <category><![CDATA[conversation]]></category>
2545. <category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
2546. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
2547. <category><![CDATA[gaze]]></category>
2548. <category><![CDATA[non-mahram]]></category>
2549. <category><![CDATA[protect]]></category>
2550. <category><![CDATA[talk]]></category>
2551. <category><![CDATA[unnecessary]]></category>
2552. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343570</guid>
2553.  
2554. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How do I avoid unnecessary conversations with a non-muslim female? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat suggests protecting one’s gaze and avoiding unnecessary conversations with the opposite gender. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in [&#8230;]</p>
2555. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-avoid-unnecessary-conversations-with-a-non-muslim-female-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do I Avoid Unnecessary Conversations with a Non-Muslim Female? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2556. ]]></description>
2557. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata"><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2558. <h3>Question</h3>
2559. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">How do I avoid unnecessary conversations with a non-muslim female?</p>
2560. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat suggests protecting one’s gaze and avoiding unnecessary conversations with the opposite gender.</p>
2561. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Avoid Unnecessary Conversations with a Non-Muslim Female? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vgSC2X50jM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2562. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2563. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-do-i-avoid-unnecessary-conversations-with-a-non-muslim-female-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do I Avoid Unnecessary Conversations with a Non-Muslim Female? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2564. ]]></content:encoded>
2568. </item>
2569. <item>
2570. <title>What Level of Due Diligence Is Required in Matters of Food? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2571. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/what-level-of-due-diligence-is-required-in-matters-of-food-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2573. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2574. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
2575. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2576. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
2577. <category><![CDATA[aspects]]></category>
2578. <category><![CDATA[circumtances]]></category>
2579. <category><![CDATA[food]]></category>
2580. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
2581. <category><![CDATA[hotel]]></category>
2582. <category><![CDATA[non-availability]]></category>
2583. <category><![CDATA[OFFICE]]></category>
2584. <category><![CDATA[school]]></category>
2585. <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
2586. <category><![CDATA[varied]]></category>
2587. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343566</guid>
2588.  
2589. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What level of due diligence is required in matters of food? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the diligence required regarding food options in a varied set of circumstances. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his [&#8230;]</p>
2590. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/what-level-of-due-diligence-is-required-in-matters-of-food-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Level of Due Diligence Is Required in Matters of Food? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2591. ]]></description>
2592. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2593. <h3>Question</h3>
2594. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">What level of due diligence is required in matters of food?</p>
2595. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the diligence required regarding food options in a varied set of circumstances.</p>
2596. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Level of Due Diligence Is Required in Matters of Food? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m2pejZoUeIU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2597. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2598. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/what-level-of-due-diligence-is-required-in-matters-of-food-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Level of Due Diligence Is Required in Matters of Food? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2599. ]]></content:encoded>
2603. </item>
2604. <item>
2605. <title>What Do I Do If I’m Overwhelmed with Doubts of Committing Shirk?</title>
2606. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-do-i-do-if-im-overwhelmed-with-doubts-of-committing-shirk/</link>
2608. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2609. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
2610. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
2611. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2612. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
2613. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
2614. <category><![CDATA[about]]></category>
2615. <category><![CDATA[Allah]]></category>
2616. <category><![CDATA[belief]]></category>
2617. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
2618. <category><![CDATA[fallen]]></category>
2619. <category><![CDATA[feeling]]></category>
2620. <category><![CDATA[hopelessness]]></category>
2621. <category><![CDATA[overwhelming]]></category>
2622. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
2623. <category><![CDATA[shirk]]></category>
2624. <category><![CDATA[Sins]]></category>
2625. <category><![CDATA[supplication]]></category>
2626. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343557</guid>
2627.  
2628. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What do I do If I’m overwhelmed with doubts about committing Shirk? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about the overwhelming feeling of being in a state of shirk. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. [&#8230;]</p>
2629. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-do-i-do-if-im-overwhelmed-with-doubts-of-committing-shirk/">What Do I Do If I’m Overwhelmed with Doubts of Committing Shirk?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2630. ]]></description>
2631. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2632. <h3>Question</h3>
2633. <p class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">What do I do If I’m overwhelmed with doubts about committing Shirk? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</p>
2634. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about the overwhelming feeling of being in a state of shirk.</p>
2635. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Do I Do If I’m Overwhelmed with Doubts of Committing Shirk? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2aSq24UEkSs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2636. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2637. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-do-i-do-if-im-overwhelmed-with-doubts-of-committing-shirk/">What Do I Do If I’m Overwhelmed with Doubts of Committing Shirk?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2638. ]]></content:encoded>
2642. </item>
2643. <item>
2644. <title>What School Is the SeekersGuidance Zakat Calculator Based on, and What Is the Fiqh School of SeekersGuidance? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
2645. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-school-is-the-seekersguidance-zakat-calculator-based-on-and-what-is-the-fiqh-school-of-seekersguidance-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
2647. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
2648. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
2649. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
2650. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2651. <category><![CDATA[Zakat]]></category>
2652. <category><![CDATA[calculator]]></category>
2653. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
2654. <category><![CDATA[online calculator]]></category>
2655. <category><![CDATA[SeekersGuidance]]></category>
2656. <category><![CDATA[SHAYKH FARAZ RABBANI]]></category>
2657. <category><![CDATA[zakat]]></category>
2658. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343548</guid>
2659.  
2660. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What school is the SeekersGuidance zakat calculator based on, and what is the Fiqh school of SeekersGuidance? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the Fiqh calculation methodology employed by SeekersGuidance. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned [&#8230;]</p>
2661. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-school-is-the-seekersguidance-zakat-calculator-based-on-and-what-is-the-fiqh-school-of-seekersguidance-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What School Is the SeekersGuidance Zakat Calculator Based on, and What Is the Fiqh School of SeekersGuidance? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2662. ]]></description>
2663. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
2664. <h3>Question</h3>
2665. <p>What school is the SeekersGuidance zakat calculator based on, and what is the Fiqh school of SeekersGuidance?</p>
2666. <p>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the Fiqh calculation methodology employed by SeekersGuidance.</p>
2667. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What School Is the SeekersGuidance Zakat Calculator Based On What Fiqh School Is the SeekersGuidance" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AvDCAZTOoZs?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2668. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</span></p>
2669. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-school-is-the-seekersguidance-zakat-calculator-based-on-and-what-is-the-fiqh-school-of-seekersguidance-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What School Is the SeekersGuidance Zakat Calculator Based on, and What Is the Fiqh School of SeekersGuidance? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2670. ]]></content:encoded>
2674. </item>
2675. <item>
2676. <title>Is It Permissible to Read Fiction Which Shows Another Religion to Be True?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
2677. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-read-fiction-which-shows-another-religion-to-be-true-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
2679. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
2680. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
2681. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
2682. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2683. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
2684. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
2685. <category><![CDATA[belief]]></category>
2686. <category><![CDATA[books]]></category>
2687. <category><![CDATA[fiction]]></category>
2688. <category><![CDATA[literature]]></category>
2689. <category><![CDATA[Muslims]]></category>
2690. <category><![CDATA[novels]]></category>
2691. <category><![CDATA[other]]></category>
2692. <category><![CDATA[permissibility]]></category>
2693. <category><![CDATA[read]]></category>
2694. <category><![CDATA[religion]]></category>
2695. <category><![CDATA[Truthfulness]]></category>
2696. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343457</guid>
2697.  
2698. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is It Permissible to Read Fiction Which Shows Another Religion to Be True?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim looks into the permissibility of reading books that stress upon the truthfulness of other religions. &#160; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and [&#8230;]</p>
2699. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-read-fiction-which-shows-another-religion-to-be-true-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Read Fiction Which Shows Another Religion to Be True?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2700. ]]></description>
2701. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2702. <h3>Question</h3>
2703. <p>Is It Permissible to Read Fiction Which Shows Another Religion to Be True?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</p>
2704. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim looks into the permissibility of reading books that stress upon the truthfulness of other religions.</p>
2705. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible to Read Fiction Which Shows Another Religion to Be True?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wGdC6J00hLo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2706. <p>&nbsp;</p>
2707. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
2708. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-read-fiction-which-shows-another-religion-to-be-true-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Read Fiction Which Shows Another Religion to Be True?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2709. ]]></content:encoded>
2713. </item>
2714. <item>
2715. <title>Do We Have to Pay Back to a Company by Sharing Your Subscription?</title>
2716. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-we-have-to-pay-back-to-a-company-by-sharing-your-subscription/</link>
2718. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
2719. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
2720. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
2721. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
2722. <category><![CDATA[subscription service]]></category>
2723. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=340085</guid>
2724.  
2725. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Do We Have to Pay Back to a Company by Sharing Your Subscription? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim explains whether sharing a subscription service password with someone equates to stealing. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies [&#8230;]</p>
2726. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-we-have-to-pay-back-to-a-company-by-sharing-your-subscription/">Do We Have to Pay Back to a Company by Sharing Your Subscription?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2727. ]]></description>
2728. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
2729. <h3>Do We Have to Pay Back to a Company by Sharing Your Subscription?</h3>
2730. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim explains whether sharing a subscription service password with someone equates to stealing.</p>
2731. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Do We Have to Pay Back to a Company by Sharing Your Subscription? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Resat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/44IXzdL9HA0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2732. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</p>
2733. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-we-have-to-pay-back-to-a-company-by-sharing-your-subscription/">Do We Have to Pay Back to a Company by Sharing Your Subscription?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2734. ]]></content:encoded>
2738. </item>
2739. <item>
2740. <title>Satanic Tactics: Life</title>
2741. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/satanic-tactics-life/</link>
2743. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
2744. <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 09:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
2745. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
2746. <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
2747. <category><![CDATA[Strengthening our Faith]]></category>
2748. <category><![CDATA[adam]]></category>
2749. <category><![CDATA[arrogance]]></category>
2750. <category><![CDATA[day of judgment]]></category>
2751. <category><![CDATA[delusion]]></category>
2752. <category><![CDATA[devils]]></category>
2753. <category><![CDATA[enemies of mankind]]></category>
2754. <category><![CDATA[false speech]]></category>
2755. <category><![CDATA[falsehoods]]></category>
2756. <category><![CDATA[father of all jinn]]></category>
2757. <category><![CDATA[humans]]></category>
2758. <category><![CDATA[iblis]]></category>
2759. <category><![CDATA[jinn]]></category>
2760. <category><![CDATA[lies]]></category>
2761. <category><![CDATA[satan]]></category>
2762. <category><![CDATA[shayatin]]></category>
2763. <category><![CDATA[shayatin chained in Ramadan]]></category>
2764. <category><![CDATA[shaytan]]></category>
2765. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=331488</guid>
2766.  
2767. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 third in a series of articles on Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil.  Satan had [&#8230;]</p>
2768. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/satanic-tactics-life/">Satanic Tactics: Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2769. ]]></description>
2770. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the third in a series of articles on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=635">Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil</a>. </span></h3>
2771. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Satan had rebelled against the command of his Lord. Satan is corrupt. Satan’s beginnings outwardly looked like very righteous beginnings. It is said, and these narrations are to be taken with a grain of salt – generally, narrations that have to do with historical contexts are not as firmly established as other types – that there is not a spot on the land except that Satan has prostrated and worshipped Allah there. </span></p>
2772. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Satan became one of the greatest worshippers of Allah outwardly. The reasons for why he was doing the worship manifested later. So it was not that he <em>became</em> corrupt. Satan was always corrupt. Only Allah knew it until He made it manifest by commanding him to prostrate to Adam. Then his arrogance came forth.</span></p>
2773. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Father of All Jinn</span></h4>
2774. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just like the humans, the jinn procreate and have lineage, children and descendants. Now some of the commentators of the Quran said that Satan (Iblis specifically) is to the jinn what Adam is to the humans. Adam is the father of humanity, and Satan is the father of the jinnkind. Others said no, he’s just one of them.</span></p>
2775. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jinn do have families and children. They tend to live very long lives, much longer than the humans. They reside in places where humans do not reside. Again, there is that distancing and disassociation between the two species, if that is the proper term.</span></p>
2776. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We find in the Sira that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) would go out to deserted areas and in one of the situations he was accompanied by one of his Companions. Reportedly, he told the Companion, “Wait here.” The Companion waited and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) went forth. He was calling the jinn to Islam. That happened a few times in the Sira as well.</span></p>
2777. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Satan is a name reserved for Iblis himself. Its plural is used in the Quran. Allah says:</span></p>
2778. <blockquote><p>شَيَـٰطِينَ ٱلْإِنسِ وَٱلْجِنِّ يُوحِى بَعْضُهُمْ إِلَىٰ بَعْضٍۢ زُخْرُفَ ٱلْقَوْلِ غُرُورًۭا ۚ وَلَوْ</p>
2779. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Fiends of men and jinn, covertly inspiring one another with fair-flown words of beguilement.” [Quran, 6:112; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
2780. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The devils of the humans and the jinn incite each other with false speech and delusion. So it is clear in the Quran that there are devils among humans and the jinn. </span></p>
2781. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Sura al-Nas:</span></p>
2782. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">مِنَ ٱلۡجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ</span></p>
2783. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Be he of vile jinn or men.”[Quran, 114:6; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld] </span></p></blockquote>
2784. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The corrupt among the jinn we call Shayatin. The usage of the word Shaytan for a human is like a metaphor. It means that they have the same qualities. That same enmity towards humans. They are corrupt and they misguide others. These are all qualities of the Shayatin.</span></p>
2785. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mortal Enemies</span></h4>
2786. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The righteous of the jinn are not called Shayatin. The rebellious jinn are the worst of the worst. Satan is their leader. Those are the ones who are chained up in Ramadan. </span></p>
2787. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Shayatin, in their entirety, whether human jinn, are enemies to you. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">When Allah banished Satan from Paradise, he asked Allah:</span></p>
2788. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">قَالَ رَبِّ فَأَنظِرۡنِیۤ إِلَىٰ یَوۡمِ یُبۡعَثُونَ</span></p>
2789. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He said, ‘My Lord, respite me till the day they are raised up.’‘” [Quran, 38:79; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
2790. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He has been granted long life from that day till the Day of Judgment, all the way until the horn is blown on the Day of Judgment. Generally, jinn naturally have long lives, whereas the nation of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) lives between 60 and 70 years. </span></p>
2791. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In regards to the battle concept, we are highly inexperienced in the face of someone who’s been there since Adam (upon him be peace). This is why knowing the tactics of Satan is very important. He has thousands of years of experience in doing this over and over and over again – taking people away from Allah.</span></p>
2792. <p>&nbsp;</p>
2793. <p>&nbsp;</p>
2794. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
2795. <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="g1tmmALlAm"><p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/jinn-seekershub-reader/">Jinn: A SeekersGuidance Reader</a></p></blockquote>
2796. <p><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="&#8220;Jinn: A SeekersGuidance Reader&#8221; &#8212; SeekersGuidance" src="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/jinn-seekershub-reader/embed/#?secret=RFy5Ik3xfo#?secret=g1tmmALlAm" data-secret="g1tmmALlAm" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>
2797. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/satanic-tactics-life/">Satanic Tactics: Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2798. ]]></content:encoded>
2802. </item>
2803. <item>
2804. <title>What&#8217;s the Difference Between Accidentally vs. Forgetfully Breaking a Fast? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
2805. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/whats-the-difference-between-accidentally-vs-forgetfully-breaking-a-fast-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
2807. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
2808. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
2809. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
2810. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
2811. <category><![CDATA[accidentally]]></category>
2812. <category><![CDATA[breaking fast]]></category>
2813. <category><![CDATA[expiation rules]]></category>
2814. <category><![CDATA[forgetfully]]></category>
2815. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
2816. <category><![CDATA[rules]]></category>
2817. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
2818. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343544</guid>
2819.  
2820. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What&#8217;s the Difference Between Accidentally vs. Forgetfully Breaking a Fast? Shaykh Irshaad will clarify the rules concerning breaking the fast according to the Hanafi and Shafi&#8217;i schools, enabling a better understanding of the differences and similarities between these interpretations. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the [&#8230;]</p>
2821. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/whats-the-difference-between-accidentally-vs-forgetfully-breaking-a-fast-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What&#8217;s the Difference Between Accidentally vs. Forgetfully Breaking a Fast? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2822. ]]></description>
2823. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
2824. <div>
2825. <h3>Question</h3>
2826. <p>What&#8217;s the Difference Between Accidentally vs. Forgetfully Breaking a Fast?</p>
2827. <p>Shaykh Irshaad will clarify the rules concerning breaking the fast according to the Hanafi and Shafi&#8217;i schools, enabling a better understanding of the differences and similarities between these interpretations.</p>
2828. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What&#039;s the Difference Between Accidentally vs. Forgetfully Breaking a Fast? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JeEAF-nbiT4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2829. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
2830. </div>
2831. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/whats-the-difference-between-accidentally-vs-forgetfully-breaking-a-fast-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">What&#8217;s the Difference Between Accidentally vs. Forgetfully Breaking a Fast? -Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2832. ]]></content:encoded>
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2837. <item>
2838. <title>How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
2839. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/how-does-one-perform-the-eid-prayer-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
2841. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
2842. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
2843. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
2844. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
2845. <category><![CDATA[eid]]></category>
2846. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
2847. <category><![CDATA[salat]]></category>
2848. <category><![CDATA[steps]]></category>
2849. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343536</guid>
2850.  
2851. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer? Shaykh Irshaad will elucidate the significance of the Eid prayer, a moment of joy and solidarity among believers. He will provide guidance on its execution, ensuring that individuals do not miss this auspicious opportunity for spiritual connection and celebration with fellow Muslims. Shaykh [&#8230;]</p>
2852. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/how-does-one-perform-the-eid-prayer-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2853. ]]></description>
2854. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
2855. <div>
2856. <h3>Question</h3>
2857. <p>How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer?</p>
2858. <p>Shaykh Irshaad will elucidate the significance of the Eid prayer, a moment of joy and solidarity among believers. He will provide guidance on its execution, ensuring that individuals do not miss this auspicious opportunity for spiritual connection and celebration with fellow Muslims.</p>
2859. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZDYCbIVm6gQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2860. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
2861. </div>
2862. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/how-does-one-perform-the-eid-prayer-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2863. ]]></content:encoded>
2867. </item>
2868. <item>
2869. <title>Is It Necessary for Women to Wear Niqab in the Shafi’i School? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
2870. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-necessary-for-women-to-wear-niqab-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
2872. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
2873. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
2874. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
2875. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
2876. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
2877. <category><![CDATA[awra]]></category>
2878. <category><![CDATA[covering face]]></category>
2879. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
2880. <category><![CDATA[niqab]]></category>
2881. <category><![CDATA[niqab ruling]]></category>
2882. <category><![CDATA[shafi'i fiqh]]></category>
2883. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343530</guid>
2884.  
2885. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is It Necessary for Women to Wear Niqab in the Shafi’i School? Shaykh Irshaad will discuss the rules concerning the niqab in-depth and offer valuable advice on studying Islamic law effectively to gain a deeper understanding of this topic. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the [&#8230;]</p>
2886. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-necessary-for-women-to-wear-niqab-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is It Necessary for Women to Wear Niqab in the Shafi’i School? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2887. ]]></description>
2888. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
2889. <div>
2890. <h3>Question</h3>
2891. <p>Is It Necessary for Women to Wear Niqab in the Shafi’i School?</p>
2892. <p>Shaykh Irshaad will discuss the rules concerning the niqab in-depth and offer valuable advice on studying Islamic law effectively to gain a deeper understanding of this topic.</p>
2893. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Necessary for Women to Wear Niqab in the Shafi’i School? - Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KMy74s5Do2w?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2894. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
2895. </div>
2896. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-necessary-for-women-to-wear-niqab-in-the-shafii-school-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Is It Necessary for Women to Wear Niqab in the Shafi’i School? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2897. ]]></content:encoded>
2901. </item>
2902. <item>
2903. <title>Does Vaginal Discharge Break One’s Wudu? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
2904. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/does-vaginal-discharge-break-ones-wudu-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
2906. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
2907. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
2908. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
2909. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
2910. <category><![CDATA[ablution]]></category>
2911. <category><![CDATA[Discharge and purity]]></category>
2912. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
2913. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
2914. <category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
2915. <category><![CDATA[wudu]]></category>
2916. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343518</guid>
2917.  
2918. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does Vaginal Discharge Break One’s Wudu? Shaykh Irshaad will address the topic of intimate discharges that women experience daily, particularly focusing on which ones may affect acts of devotion and providing guidance on how to distinguish between them. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage [&#8230;]</p>
2919. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/does-vaginal-discharge-break-ones-wudu-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Does Vaginal Discharge Break One’s Wudu? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2920. ]]></description>
2921. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
2922. <div>
2923. <h3>Question</h3>
2924. <p>Does Vaginal Discharge Break One’s Wudu?</p>
2925. <p>Shaykh Irshaad will address the topic of intimate discharges that women experience daily, particularly focusing on which ones may affect acts of devotion and providing guidance on how to distinguish between them.</p>
2926. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Does Vaginal Discharge Break One’s Wudu? -  Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZefSWMRuIw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2927. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
2928. </div>
2929. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/does-vaginal-discharge-break-ones-wudu-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">Does Vaginal Discharge Break One’s Wudu? &#8211; Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2930. ]]></content:encoded>
2934. </item>
2935. <item>
2936. <title>How Do I Identify the Beginning and the End of My Period?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</title>
2937. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-do-i-identify-the-beginning-and-the-end-of-my-period-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/</link>
2939. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
2940. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
2941. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
2942. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
2943. <category><![CDATA[beginning]]></category>
2944. <category><![CDATA[end]]></category>
2945. <category><![CDATA[fiqh of menstruation]]></category>
2946. <category><![CDATA[first period]]></category>
2947. <category><![CDATA[length of mensuration]]></category>
2948. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343508</guid>
2949.  
2950. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How Do I Identify the Beginning and the End of My Period? Shaykh Irshaad will provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the duration of menstruation, clarifying when it is considered menstruation and when it concludes. Thus, women will be able to confidently suspend certain acts of devotion and resume them without [&#8230;]</p>
2951. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-do-i-identify-the-beginning-and-the-end-of-my-period-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Identify the Beginning and the End of My Period?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2952. ]]></description>
2953. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
2954. <div>
2955. <h3>Question</h3>
2956. <p>How Do I Identify the Beginning and the End of My Period?</p>
2957. <p>Shaykh Irshaad will provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the duration of menstruation, clarifying when it is considered menstruation and when it concludes. Thus, women will be able to confidently suspend certain acts of devotion and resume them without uncertainty.</p>
2958. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Identify the Beginning and the End of My Period?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xvIyth9F7AY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2959. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master&#8217;s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.</span></p>
2960. </div>
2961. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-do-i-identify-the-beginning-and-the-end-of-my-period-shaykh-irshaad-sedick/">How Do I Identify the Beginning and the End of My Period?- Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2962. ]]></content:encoded>
2966. </item>
2967. <item>
2968. <title>Do I Have to Make Intention for Every Fast of Ramadan?</title>
2969. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-make-intention-for-every-fast-of-ramadan-2/</link>
2971. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
2972. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
2973. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
2974. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
2975. <category><![CDATA[niyyah]]></category>
2976. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343501</guid>
2977.  
2978. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do I Have to Make Intention for Every Fast of Ramadan? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz highlights the significance of magnifying the intention for Ramadan. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally [&#8230;]</p>
2979. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-make-intention-for-every-fast-of-ramadan-2/">Do I Have to Make Intention for Every Fast of Ramadan?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2980. ]]></description>
2981. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
2982. <h3>Do I Have to Make Intention for Every Fast of Ramadan?</h3>
2983. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz highlights the significance of magnifying the intention for Ramadan.</p>
2984. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="6  Do I Have to Make Intention for Every Fast of Ramadan" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ANOntbM80aI?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GrQhgQVjrxMGl4kBjEg0RX" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
2985. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
2986. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-make-intention-for-every-fast-of-ramadan-2/">Do I Have to Make Intention for Every Fast of Ramadan?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
2987. ]]></content:encoded>
2991. </item>
2992. <item>
2993. <title>Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople Been Fulfilled?</title>
2994. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/history-answers/has-the-hadith-regarding-the-opening-of-constantinople-been-fulfilled/</link>
2996. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
2997. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
2998. <category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
2999. <category><![CDATA[Constantinople]]></category>
3000. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343495</guid>
3001.  
3002. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople Been Fulfilled? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz discusses the hadith about the opening of Constantinople. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten [&#8230;]</p>
3003. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/history-answers/has-the-hadith-regarding-the-opening-of-constantinople-been-fulfilled/">Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople Been Fulfilled?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3004. ]]></description>
3005. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3006. <h3>Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople Been Fulfilled?</h3>
3007. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz discusses the hadith about the opening of Constantinople.</p>
3008. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Has the Hadith regarding the Opening" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/00dPFiIGToU?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GThOtnvgUbBkxUM-L-1z0o" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3009. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
3010. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/history-answers/has-the-hadith-regarding-the-opening-of-constantinople-been-fulfilled/">Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople Been Fulfilled?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3011. ]]></content:encoded>
3015. </item>
3016. <item>
3017. <title>Is It Permissible to Wet Lips with Our Tongue While Fasting?</title>
3018. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-wet-lips-with-our-tongue-while-fasting-2/</link>
3020. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3021. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
3022. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
3023. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
3024. <category><![CDATA[licking the lips]]></category>
3025. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343491</guid>
3026.  
3027. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is It Permissible to Wet Lips with Our Tongue While Fasting? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the ruling of lick one&#8217;s lips while fasting. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally [&#8230;]</p>
3028. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-wet-lips-with-our-tongue-while-fasting-2/">Is It Permissible to Wet Lips with Our Tongue While Fasting?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3029. ]]></description>
3030. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3031. <h3>Is It Permissible to Wet Lips with Our Tongue While Fasting?</h3>
3032. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the ruling of lick one&#8217;s lips while fasting.</p>
3033. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="10  Is it permissible to wet lips with our tongue while fasting?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UTn_NbUb97Q?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GDp-SgcQdysaOGrnJdH90J" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3034. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
3035. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-wet-lips-with-our-tongue-while-fasting-2/">Is It Permissible to Wet Lips with Our Tongue While Fasting?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3036. ]]></content:encoded>
3040. </item>
3041. <item>
3042. <title>Is Dowry Due Before Marriage Contract?</title>
3043. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-dowry-due-before-marriage-contract/</link>
3045. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3046. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
3047. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)]]></category>
3048. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
3049. <category><![CDATA[dowry]]></category>
3050. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343487</guid>
3051.  
3052. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is a man obliged to pay a dowry to a woman if he cancels their engagement before they sign a marriage contract? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and all his companions. [&#8230;]</p>
3053. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-dowry-due-before-marriage-contract/">Is Dowry Due Before Marriage Contract?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3054. ]]></description>
3055. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong>Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad</strong></div>
3056. <h3>Question</h3>
3057. <div>Is a man obliged to pay a dowry to a woman if he cancels their engagement before they sign a marriage contract?</div>
3058. <h3>Answer</h3>
3059. <div>Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and all his companions.</p>
3060. </div>
3061. <div>The dowry (mahr) is obligatory in every marriage according to the saying of Allah (Most High):</p>
3062. </div>
3063. <div>“Also (forbidden are) married women—except (female) captives in your possession. This is Allah’s commandment to you. Lawful to you are all beyond these—as long as you seek them with your wealth in a legal marriage, not in fornication. Give those you have consummated marriage with their due dowries. It is permissible to be mutually gracious regarding the set dowry. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.” [Quran, 4:24]</p>
3064. </div>
3065. <div>This above verse stipulates the requirement for a dowry; however, mentioning the dowry in the marriage contract is not a condition for the validity of the marriage. It is permissible to have a marriage without naming the dowry, as agreed upon by the jurists, according to the saying of Allah (Most High):</p>
3066. </div>
3067. <div>“There is no blame if you divorce women before the marriage is consummated or the dowry is settled. But give them a (suitable) compensation—the rich according to his means and the poor according to his. A reasonable compensation is an obligation on the good-doers.” [Quran, 2:236]</p>
3068. </div>
3069. <div>This ruling confirms the validity of divorce without specifying a dowry, and divorce occurs only within a valid marriage.</p>
3070. </div>
3071. <div><strong>Marriage and Dowry (Mahr)<br />
3072. </strong></div>
3073. <div>It was narrated from Ibn Mas‘ud about a man who married a woman but did not specify a dowry for her and did not touch her until he died. He replied by saying: “I say in this matter according to my opinion. If it is correct, it is from Allah, and if it is wrong, it is from me. I think she should be given a dowry like that of her peers, without excess or deficiency. She must observe the waiting period (‘idda) and is entitled to inheritance.” Then Ma‘qil ibn Sinan al-Ashja‘i stood up and said: “I testify that you have judged in her matter with the judgment of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, in the case of Birwa‘, daughter of Washiq &#8211; a woman from Bani Ruwas.” [Ibn Hibban; Hakim; Nasai’i]</p>
3074. </div>
3075. <div>The Shafi‘is and Hanbalis have explicitly stated that it is recommended to specify the dowry in marriage; because the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) did not conduct a marriage without it; and because it prevents disputes.</p>
3076. </div>
3077. <div><strong>Legal Rulings<br />
3078. </strong></div>
3079. <div>However, the dowry is not legally due unless there is a valid marriage contract with the woman. Therefore, the woman is not entitled to any part of the dowry before the contract. If she has received it, considering it as a dowry, she must return the entire amount.</p>
3080. </div>
3081. <div>There is no disagreement among scholars on this matter; the dowry and its related rulings are connected to marriage, whether the marriage contract was concluded and consummated, or concluded without consummation. Even though the ruling on the dowry differs in these two scenarios upon separation, the dowry is only relevant to the marriage contract, not merely the engagement.</p>
3082. </div>
3083. <div>The Shafi‘i School defines the dowry as follows: “What is obligatory by marriage, intercourse, or involuntary loss of conjugal rights, such as through nursing or return of witnesses.” [Ramli, Nihayat al-Muhtaj]</p>
3084. </div>
3085. <div>These are the scenarios where the dowry is obligatory, and engagement is not among them. Therefore, it is not lawful for the woman to take it; rather, she must return it if she has received anything.</p>
3086. </div>
3087. <div>Thus, the opinions of all jurists converge on an important point: <strong>the dowry is only obligatory with a marriage contract</strong>. In the case of engagement, there is no marriage contract. Therefore, retaining the dowry after one party withdraws is holding onto wealth without a legitimate cause; she is not entitled to anything and must return the money to its owner if she has taken anything from the suitor.</p>
3088. </div>
3089. <div>According to the Shafi‘i school, the man has the right to retrieve even the gifts he presented.</p>
3090. </div>
3091. <div>Qalyubi said: “If the suitor himself, his agent, or his guardian gave something edible, drinkable, cash, or clothing to his fiancée or her guardian, and then withdrawal occurred from either side or from one of them, or death occurred to either, or one of them, the giver or his heirs are entitled to recover everything he gave if it was before the contract in all cases.” [Qalyubi and ‘Umayra, Hashiyat al-Qalyubi wa ‘Umayra ‘ala Kanz al-Raghibin]</p>
3092. </div>
3093. <div>Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.</p>
3094. </div>
3095. <div>[Shaykh] Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad</div>
3096. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-dowry-due-before-marriage-contract/">Is Dowry Due Before Marriage Contract?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3097. ]]></content:encoded>
3101. </item>
3102. <item>
3103. <title>Am I Allowed to Fall Behind the Imam in Prayer? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
3104. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/am-i-allowed-to-fall-behind-the-imam-in-prayer-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
3106. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
3107. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
3108. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
3109. <category><![CDATA[behind]]></category>
3110. <category><![CDATA[caution]]></category>
3111. <category><![CDATA[congregation]]></category>
3112. <category><![CDATA[falling]]></category>
3113. <category><![CDATA[imam]]></category>
3114. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
3115. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343479</guid>
3116.  
3117. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Am I allowed to fall behind the imam in prayer? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the issue of falling behind the imam during congregational prayers. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for [&#8230;]</p>
3118. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/am-i-allowed-to-fall-behind-the-imam-in-prayer-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Am I Allowed to Fall Behind the Imam in Prayer? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3119. ]]></description>
3120. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3121. <h3>Question</h3>
3122. <p>Am I allowed to fall behind the imam in prayer?</p>
3123. <p>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the issue of falling behind the imam during congregational prayers.</p>
3124. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Am I Allowed to Fall Behind the Imam in Prayer" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b3ZLRxJ5btM?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3125. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</span></p>
3126. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/am-i-allowed-to-fall-behind-the-imam-in-prayer-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Am I Allowed to Fall Behind the Imam in Prayer? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3127. ]]></content:encoded>
3131. </item>
3132. <item>
3133. <title>What If the Friday Prayer Falls during an Exam in the Hanafi School? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
3134. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-if-the-friday-prayer-falls-during-an-exam-in-the-hanafi-school-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
3136. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
3137. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
3138. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
3139. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
3140. <category><![CDATA[exam]]></category>
3141. <category><![CDATA[friday]]></category>
3142. <category><![CDATA[hanafi school]]></category>
3143. <category><![CDATA[prayers]]></category>
3144. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343473</guid>
3145.  
3146. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What if the Friday prayer falls during an exam in the Hanafi school? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani addresses the dilemma of having Friday prayers coincide with exams. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars [&#8230;]</p>
3147. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-if-the-friday-prayer-falls-during-an-exam-in-the-hanafi-school-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What If the Friday Prayer Falls during an Exam in the Hanafi School? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3148. ]]></description>
3149. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3150. <h3>Question</h3>
3151. <p>What if the Friday prayer falls during an exam in the Hanafi school?</p>
3152. <p>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani addresses the dilemma of having Friday prayers coincide with exams.</p>
3153. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What If the Friday Prayer Falls during an Exam  in the Hanafi School" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SI3puoTlU7U?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3154. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</span></p>
3155. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-if-the-friday-prayer-falls-during-an-exam-in-the-hanafi-school-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What If the Friday Prayer Falls during an Exam in the Hanafi School? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3156. ]]></content:encoded>
3160. </item>
3161. <item>
3162. <title>What Falls under Idle Entertainment Lahw? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
3163. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-falls-under-idle-entertainment-lahw-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
3165. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
3166. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
3167. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
3168. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
3169. <category><![CDATA[benefit]]></category>
3170. <category><![CDATA[entertainment]]></category>
3171. <category><![CDATA[idle]]></category>
3172. <category><![CDATA[lahw]]></category>
3173. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
3174. <category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>
3175. <category><![CDATA[watching]]></category>
3176. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343466</guid>
3177.  
3178. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What falls under idle entertainment (lahw)? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the concept of idle entertainment in modern times and addresses the permissibility of activities like watching sports such as MMA and soccer during Ramadan. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director [&#8230;]</p>
3179. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-falls-under-idle-entertainment-lahw-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Falls under Idle Entertainment Lahw? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3180. ]]></description>
3181. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3182. <h3>Question</h3>
3183. <p>What falls under idle entertainment (lahw)?</p>
3184. <p>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the concept of idle entertainment in modern times and addresses the permissibility of activities like watching sports such as MMA and soccer during Ramadan.</p>
3185. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Falls under Idle Entertainment (Lahw)? - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W_a77-El94k?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3186. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</span></p>
3187. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-falls-under-idle-entertainment-lahw-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Falls under Idle Entertainment Lahw? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3188. ]]></content:encoded>
3192. </item>
3193. <item>
3194. <title>What Do I Do If I Keep Having Doubts about Madhy Exiting? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
3195. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-do-i-do-if-i-keep-having-doubts-about-madhy-exiting-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
3197. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
3198. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
3199. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
3200. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
3201. <category><![CDATA[doubts]]></category>
3202. <category><![CDATA[pre-ejaculation fluid]]></category>
3203. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
3204. <category><![CDATA[sexual arousal]]></category>
3205. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343462</guid>
3206.  
3207. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What do I do if I keep having doubts about madhy exiting? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani addresses a common concern about pre-ejaculate (madhy) and doubts regarding its release during sexual arousal. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He [&#8230;]</p>
3208. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-do-i-do-if-i-keep-having-doubts-about-madhy-exiting-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Do I Do If I Keep Having Doubts about Madhy Exiting? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3209. ]]></description>
3210. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3211. <h3>Question</h3>
3212. <p>What do I do if I keep having doubts about madhy exiting?</p>
3213. <p>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani addresses a common concern about pre-ejaculate (madhy) and doubts regarding its release during sexual arousal.</p>
3214. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Do I Do If I Keep Having Doubts about Madhy Exiting" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JmWfII9sdj8?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3215. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</span></p>
3216. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-do-i-do-if-i-keep-having-doubts-about-madhy-exiting-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Do I Do If I Keep Having Doubts about Madhy Exiting? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3217. ]]></content:encoded>
3221. </item>
3222. <item>
3223. <title>Is It Sunna to Seek Forgiveness before Hajj? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
3224. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-sunna-to-seek-forgiveness-before-hajj-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
3226. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
3227. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
3228. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
3229. <category><![CDATA[Hajj and Umra]]></category>
3230. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
3231. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
3232. <category><![CDATA[hajj]]></category>
3233. <category><![CDATA[prophet]]></category>
3234. <category><![CDATA[Seeking]]></category>
3235. <category><![CDATA[sunnah]]></category>
3236. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343458</guid>
3237.  
3238. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sunna to seek forgiveness before Hajj? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about the Sunnah (practice) of seeking forgiveness in Islam, quoting a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. [&#8230;]</p>
3239. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-sunna-to-seek-forgiveness-before-hajj-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is It Sunna to Seek Forgiveness before Hajj? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3240. ]]></description>
3241. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3242. <h3>Question</h3>
3243. <p>Is it sunna to seek forgiveness before Hajj?</p>
3244. <p>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about the Sunnah (practice) of seeking forgiveness in Islam, quoting a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).</p>
3245. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Sunna to Seek Forgiveness before Hajj? - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BbKjSwKOzZg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3246. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</span></p>
3247. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-sunna-to-seek-forgiveness-before-hajj-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is It Sunna to Seek Forgiveness before Hajj? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3248. ]]></content:encoded>
3252. </item>
3253. <item>
3254. <title>Intelligent Companionship</title>
3255. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/intelligent-companionship/</link>
3257. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
3258. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
3259. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
3260. <category><![CDATA[Beneficial Knowledge]]></category>
3261. <category><![CDATA[Good Character]]></category>
3262. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
3263. <category><![CDATA[Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami]]></category>
3264. <category><![CDATA[adab]]></category>
3265. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
3266. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
3267. <category><![CDATA[companions]]></category>
3268. <category><![CDATA[companionship]]></category>
3269. <category><![CDATA[company]]></category>
3270. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
3271. <category><![CDATA[dignity]]></category>
3272. <category><![CDATA[dua for others]]></category>
3273. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
3274. <category><![CDATA[friends]]></category>
3275. <category><![CDATA[gentle]]></category>
3276. <category><![CDATA[good character]]></category>
3277. <category><![CDATA[good company]]></category>
3278. <category><![CDATA[gossip]]></category>
3279. <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category>
3280. <category><![CDATA[harmful ties]]></category>
3281. <category><![CDATA[Imam Sulami]]></category>
3282. <category><![CDATA[kind words]]></category>
3283. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
3284. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
3285. <category><![CDATA[musahaba]]></category>
3286. <category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
3287. <category><![CDATA[private]]></category>
3288. <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
3289. <category><![CDATA[righteousness]]></category>
3290. <category><![CDATA[the good]]></category>
3291. <category><![CDATA[visiting]]></category>
3292. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332727</guid>
3293.  
3294. <description><![CDATA[<p>One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the eighteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Some company arises out of rights that others have over you. You do not choose your parents, siblings, or [&#8230;]</p>
3295. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/intelligent-companionship/">Intelligent Companionship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3296. ]]></description>
3297. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the eighteenth in a series taken from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=605">On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company</a>.</span></h3>
3298. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some company arises out of rights that others have over you. You do not choose your parents, siblings, or immediate family, but they have rights over you. You cultivate that in the good. </span></p>
3299. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other companionship arises out of needs. If you are in a particular profession, you need to maintain relations with those in that profession. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then there is the companionship one keeps out of choice.</span></p>
3300. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Qualities to Look For</span></h4>
3301. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These are some of the qualities to look for in friends and in relationships one establishes. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">These qualities include a person of knowledge. It does not necessarily mean a scholar, but someone who knows their religion and tries to act on their religion. They choose based on religious guidance. </span></p>
3302. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are thinking of going on a vacation with a circle of friends, you choose a vacation resort that is suitable for a believer to go to. </span></p>
3303. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The second is the forbearant. The forbearant is not quickly moved to anger or is not quickly moved to a negative response. They respond with common consideration. </span></p>
3304. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The mindful. Meaning the people of Taqwa. Similar to the learned in that they act and respond in manners that are not displeasing to Allah. </span></p>
3305. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The pure. They strive to avoid the questionable. They do not harbor ill feelings. </span></p>
3306. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Signs of Intelligence</span></h4>
3307. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These are some of the qualities the early Muslims considered to be qualities of the intelligent. Intelligence is to uphold the good. </span></p>
3308. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dhul-Nun al-Misri, one of the great early Muslims, said, “Allah does not adorn any of His servants by any adornment more beautiful than intelligence.”</span></p>
3309. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Intelligence here means true intelligence or religious intelligence. Intelligence with the capacity to pursue and uphold true benefit. He continued, “And they are decorated with nothing more beautiful than knowledge and they are beautified by nothing more beautiful than forbearance and the perfection of all of this is mindfulness of Allah.”</span></p>
3310. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One should be seeking out friends. Seek out the company of scholars and righteous exemplars. Seek their friendship. It starts with classes and gatherings of remembrance. Cultivate it from there by asking to visit them or invite them over. </span></p>
3311. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is a sunna of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) not to reject an invitation. If you were to invite someone learned to your home for a meal, they are not going to say no.</span></p>
3312. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stay in Touch</span></h4>
3313. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stay in touch with them. Cultivate the relationship but maintain respect. You may ask them for their cell number. Be careful to not waste their time, however. </span></p>
3314. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be avid for what benefits you. Many communities have scholars and the learned, but people do not benefit from their company. What you benefit from a scholar’s company and counsel should be many times what you benefit from their teaching. </span></p>
3315. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This company can be found in three key places. The circles of knowledge,  remembrance, and in the mosque. These places are like nests for the righteous servants of God as Imam Ghazali comments. </span></p>
3316. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Notice the good about somebody. You are not evaluating them negatively. For other people, you keep a wide circle of acquaintances unless there is clear harm.</span></p>
3317. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You should be purposeful concerning who are your closest friends. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) made that clear, “Don’t keep the close company of other than a person of true faith and let your eating companions be those mindful of Allah.”</span></p>
3318. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Musahaba</span></h4>
3319. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Musahaba is active companionship. You have a circle of people you keep actively in touch with. They should be people who uplift you in your religion and your relationship with Allah. </span></p>
3320. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep company for the sake of Allah. </span></p>
3321. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You have to be careful. Sometimes, if you only keep the company of those struggling, it is not only that you may rescue them, but you may slip with them too. You have to keep a broad range of company. </span></p>
3322. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) accepted the invitation of anybody who invited him. But, who are his closest companions? The very best of his companions were the closest of his companions. Looking from the outside, every companion thought that he was the most special person to the beloved (Allah bless him and give him peace). </span></p>
3323. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are in a place where you do not find such company, travel for such company. Whether weekly or every other week.</span></p>
3324. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3325. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3326. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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3329. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3330. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/intelligent-companionship/">Intelligent Companionship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3336. <item>
3337. <title>Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl?</title>
3338. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/am-i-required-to-make-intention-for-wudu-and-ghusl-2/</link>
3340. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3341. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
3342. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
3343. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
3344. <category><![CDATA[niyyah for wudu]]></category>
3345. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343422</guid>
3346.  
3347. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the Hanafi School&#8217;s perspective on intention for Wudu and Ghusl. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars [&#8230;]</p>
3348. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/am-i-required-to-make-intention-for-wudu-and-ghusl-2/">Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3349. ]]></description>
3350. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3351. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl? - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EUhOg8eoX30?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3352. <h3>Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl?</h3>
3353. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the Hanafi School&#8217;s perspective on intention for Wudu and Ghusl.</p>
3354. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
3355. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/am-i-required-to-make-intention-for-wudu-and-ghusl-2/">Am I Required to Make Intention for Wudu and Ghusl?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3361. <item>
3362. <title>Does the Shafi‘i School Hold That A Man Can Marry His Illegitimate Biological Daughter?</title>
3363. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/does-the-shafii-school-hold-that-a-man-can-marry-his-illegitimate-biological-daughter/</link>
3365. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3366. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:25:13 +0000</pubDate>
3367. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
3368. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce (Shafii)]]></category>
3369. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
3370. <category><![CDATA[illegitimate child]]></category>
3371. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343418</guid>
3372.  
3373. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What does the Shafi’i School say about a man marrying his illegitimate biological daughter? I found an absurd fatwa in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj. It says a father can marry his illegitimate daughter. It’s makruh but permissible. How can the Shafi‘i School give a ridiculous fatwa like that? I just find [&#8230;]</p>
3374. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/does-the-shafii-school-hold-that-a-man-can-marry-his-illegitimate-biological-daughter/">Does the Shafi‘i School Hold That A Man Can Marry His Illegitimate Biological Daughter?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3375. ]]></description>
3376. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></p>
3377. <p><b>Question </b></p>
3378. <p>What does the Shafi’i School say about a man marrying his illegitimate biological daughter? I found an absurd fatwa in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj. It says a father can marry his illegitimate daughter. It’s makruh but permissible. How can the Shafi‘i School give a ridiculous fatwa like that? I just find it hard to believe. It’s a great shame for us. Can you clarify this fatwa?</p>
3379. <p><b>Answer</b></p>
3380. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
3381. <p>Islam unequivocally prohibits any lewd, obscene, incestuous, and lascivious behaviour. The only lawful fulfilment of one’s carnal desire is through lawful marriage. There is no disagreement about this. While there is a theoretical principle to clarify, no scholar in Islam would marry a man to his daughter, and Allah knows best.</p>
3382. <p>The Shafi’i School is strict about building any form of legitimacy upon the heinous crimes of fornication and adultery. This foundational principle leads to the School’s perspective that a child born from such acts does not legally qualify as one’s offspring in the eyes of Sacred Law.</p>
3383. <p>This theoretical rule, however, should not be understood as a call to action. Still, as a means of emphasising the detested nature of Zina (fornication and adultery), and Allah knows best.</p>
3384. <p><b>The Shafi’i School and the Illegitimate Daughter </b></p>
3385. <p>The official position of the Shafi’i School is that a girl born out of wedlock is not a daughter and marriage to her is permissible but disliked. [Nawawi, Minhaj Al-Talibin &amp; Ibn Hajar, Tuhfa Al-Muhtaj 2/299]</p>
3386. <p>To claim that Imam Shafi’i said it is permissible to marry one’s ‘daughter’ misrepresents the Imam’s opinion. Other scholars who wrote on this issue treated Imam Shafi’i and his opinion with a more mature and academic approach than what circulates in some contemporary discourses on this topic and reflected in the tone of your question.</p>
3387. <p>This interpretation does not suggest an outright endorsement of such marriages but reflects a deeper legalistic distinction that separates biological connections from legal affiliations under Islamic law.</p>
3388. <p><b>Commentary by Traditional Scholars</b></p>
3389. <p>For example, in Sharh Mukhtasar al-Rawd 3/434, Tufi mentioned this as an example of Qiyas Al-Shabah. He pointed out that from a biological angle, she is a daughter. But from where the Sacred Law stands, she is not: she does not inherit, nor does he inherit from her; he is punished for accusing her of being unchaste, his hand is cut off if he steals from her, and he is executed if he takes her life.</p>
3390. <p>Tufi says that “we” [i.e., the Hanabila] considered the biological factor when ruling on marriage with her, considering it unlawful. Imam Shafi’i considered that in all other cases, the Sacred Law negates paternalistic rights, and therefore, she is likewise, in this case, not his ‘daughter’ according to the Law. In his Muhalla [8/334], Ibn Hazm mentioned no difference of opinion amongst the scholars on the suspension of these rights, except for <i>tahrim </i>(being unmarriageable for another).</p>
3391. <p><b>How To Understand The Anomalous Shafi‘i Ruling</b></p>
3392. <p>With that, the scholars of the Shafi’i School differed on how to understand Imam Shafi’i on this particular point. Some of them considered that a girl born out of wedlock was ruled lawful as there is no marital bed she may be ascribed to, and it is dubious as to who her father is. This position is alluded to in the commentaries on the Minhaj.</p>
3393. <p>In Al-Hawi Al-Kabir 11/393, Mawardi related from Abu Ishaq al-Marwazi that it is permissible as her being from him is only a mere possibility. However, his marrying her would be unlawful if that were a defiantly confirmed fact. Marwazi gives the example of a man and woman being imprisoned together from the time of their intercourse until the child is born. He says if a child came from such a situation, it would be unlawful.</p>
3394. <p>After this citation, Mawardi cited another understanding from Abu Ishaq al-Marwazi’s student, Qadi Abu Hamid. According to him, Imam Shafi’i ruled it was disliked because of the differences of opinion on the matter [khurujan min al-khilaf]. But otherwise, she is not his daughter, so she is not unlawful for him.</p>
3395. <p>The reasons Mawardi cited for this ruling, those supporting Imam Shafi’s application of qiyas al-shabah, are the same as cited above. The relied-upon (rajih) view in the School, at the hands of Nawawi and Rafi’i, and Shaykh Al-Islam’s students conform with Qadi Abu Hamid on this particular issue. [Khan, Shafi’i Fiqh]</p>
3396. <p>I pray that this answer benefits and that Allah knows best.</p>
3397. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
3398. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
3399. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar, Shaykh Taha Karaan.</p>
3400. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Mawlana Yusuf Karaan, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
3401. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has served as the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and Al Jeem Foundation. For the last five years till present, he has served as the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
3402. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has thirteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic online learning and media platform called &#8216;Isnad Academy&#8217; and pursuing his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy living and fitness.</p>
3403. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/does-the-shafii-school-hold-that-a-man-can-marry-his-illegitimate-biological-daughter/">Does the Shafi‘i School Hold That A Man Can Marry His Illegitimate Biological Daughter?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3409. <item>
3410. <title>Is the Rank of Imam Mahdi the Same as That of the Sahaba?</title>
3411. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-the-rank-of-imam-mahdi-the-same-as-that-of-the-sahaba/</link>
3413. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3414. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
3415. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
3416. <category><![CDATA[Imam Mahdi]]></category>
3417. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343413</guid>
3418.  
3419. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Is the Rank of Imam Mahdi the Same as That of the Sahaba? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim explains why Imam Mahdi may be considered from the Tabi&#8217;in. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, [&#8230;]</p>
3420. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-the-rank-of-imam-mahdi-the-same-as-that-of-the-sahaba/">Is the Rank of Imam Mahdi the Same as That of the Sahaba?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3421. ]]></description>
3422. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat </strong></p>
3423. <h3>Is the Rank of Imam Mahdi the Same as That of the Sahaba?</h3>
3424. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim explains why Imam Mahdi may be considered from the Tabi&#8217;in.</p>
3425. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is the Rank of Imam Mahdi the Same as That of the Sahaba? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o8sxaWx-MXk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3426. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</p>
3427. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-the-rank-of-imam-mahdi-the-same-as-that-of-the-sahaba/">Is the Rank of Imam Mahdi the Same as That of the Sahaba?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3433. <item>
3434. <title>What Are the Things That Require Ghusl (Ritual Bath)?</title>
3435. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/what-are-the-things-that-require-ghusl-ritual-bath/</link>
3437. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3438. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
3439. <category><![CDATA[Purity (Shafii)]]></category>
3440. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
3441. <category><![CDATA[ghusl]]></category>
3442. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343409</guid>
3443.  
3444. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahmad Question What are the things that require Ghusl (ritual bath) for someone who has reached the age of puberty? Answer In the name of Allah, and all praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, and thereafter: The Precedence for Ghusl from the Quran [&#8230;]</p>
3445. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/what-are-the-things-that-require-ghusl-ritual-bath/">What Are the Things That Require Ghusl (Ritual Bath)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3446. ]]></description>
3447. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahmad</strong></p>
3448. <h3>Question</h3>
3449. <p>What are the things that require Ghusl (ritual bath) for someone who has reached the age of puberty?</p>
3450. <h3>Answer</h3>
3451. <p>In the name of Allah, and all praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, and thereafter:</p>
3452. <h4>The Precedence for Ghusl from the Quran and Ijma’</h4>
3453. <p>The precedence of the ritual bath(ghusl) from Major Ritualistically Impure State (janaba) is indicated by the verse of Allah, the Most High: “And if you are in a state of ˹full˺ impurity, then take a full bath.” [Quran, 5:6]</p>
3454. <p>The consensus among the leading scholars is that ghusl is obligatory for the validity of worship, and no contrary opinion is known in this matter.</p>
3455. <h4>What Necessitates Ghusl?</h4>
3456. <p>Six things necessitate ghusl: three are common to both men and women, which are the contact of their genitals, the ejaculation of semen, and death; and three are specific to women, which are menstruation, postnatal bleeding, and childbirth. [Matn Abi Shuja‘]</p>
3457. <h4>Causes of Major Ritualistically Impure State</h4>
3458. <p>There are two causes for Major Ritualistically Impure State: The first is the discharge of semen from a man or a woman by any cause, whether it be due to a wet dream, foreplay, or thought.</p>
3459. <p>Umm Salamah (Allah be pleased with her) narrated that Umm Sulaim came to the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, Allah is not shy of the truth. Is it necessary for a woman to perform ghusl if she has a wet dream?” The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) replied: “Yes—if she sees fluid” [Bukhari, Muslim]</p>
3460. <p>The second cause is sexual intercourse, even if semen is not discharged.</p>
3461. <p>It is narrated from Sa&#8217;eed ibn al-Musayyab that Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Aisha, the wife of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), used to say, “When one genital touches another, ghusl becomes obligatory.” This applies to both the man and the woman as they both share in the cause. [Muslim, Malik]</p>
3462. <h4>The Obligatory Acts of Ghusl</h4>
3463. <p>The obligatory acts of ghusl are three: Intention, removing impurity from the body if present, and ensuring water reaches all parts of the body and hair.</p>
3464. <h4>The Sunnahs of Ghusl</h4>
3465. <p>The sunnahs of Ghusl are five: Saying “Bismillah” (In the name of Allah), performing ablution before it, passing the hand over the body, continuity in washing, and giving precedence to the right side over the left.</p>
3466. <h4>Evidence and Explanation of the Obligatory Acts</h4>
3467. <ol>
3468. <li>The first is the intention at the beginning of washing the body, due to the Hadith: “Actions are judged by intentions.” [Bukhari]
3469. <p>To make the intention, one should say in their heart – and it is better if uttered by the tongue – “I intend the obligatory ghusl” or “I intend to lift the Major Ritualistically Impure State.”</li>
3470. <li>The second is to remove any impurity from the body if present.</li>
3471. <li>The third is to wash the entire external body with water, both skin and hair, ensuring water reaches the roots and base of the hair.
3472. <p>Zadan reports that Ali narrated that he heard the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) say: “Whoever leaves the space of a hair on his body from Major Ritualistically Impure State which water does not reach, then such and such from the Fire will be done to him.” Ali said: “From then, I started washing my head.” Ubaidullah, in his narration, said: “And he used to trim his hair.” [Bayhaqi, al-Sunan al-Kubra]</li>
3473. </ol>
3474. <h4>Means to Controlling One&#8217;s Desires</h4>
3475. <p>Note: It is essential for you, dear questioner, to restrain your desires and avoid causes that may arouse them, such as mixing freely, looking lustfully, and fantasizing about beautiful women.</p>
3476. <p>Hasten to marry if possible; if not, then be diligent in fasting frequently, as it weakens desires, as per the saying of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace): “O young people! Whoever among you can afford to get married should do so, and whoever cannot afford it should fast, as it will be a means of controlling the sexual desire.” [Bukhari, Muslim]</p>
3477. <p>I also urge every Muslim to read a book on Fiqh with a specialized scholar, as it is an individual obligation upon every responsible person, male or female.</p>
3478. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/what-are-the-things-that-require-ghusl-ritual-bath/">What Are the Things That Require Ghusl (Ritual Bath)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3484. <item>
3485. <title>Is Saying “Sadaq Allah Al ’Adhim” after Reciting Quran an Innovation?</title>
3486. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-saying-sadaq-allah-al-adhim-after-reciting-quran-an-innovation/</link>
3488. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3489. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
3490. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
3491. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
3492. <category><![CDATA[reciting quran]]></category>
3493. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343402</guid>
3494.  
3495. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Is Saying “Sadaq Allah Al ’Adhim” after Reciting Quran an Innovation? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim discusses the concept of innovation in the religion and the particular case in question. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies [&#8230;]</p>
3496. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-saying-sadaq-allah-al-adhim-after-reciting-quran-an-innovation/">Is Saying “Sadaq Allah Al ’Adhim” after Reciting Quran an Innovation?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3497. ]]></description>
3498. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat </strong></p>
3499. <h3>Is Saying “Sadaq Allah Al ’Adhim” after Reciting Quran an Innovation?</h3>
3500. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim discusses the concept of innovation in the religion and the particular case in question.</p>
3501. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Saying “Sadaq Allah Al ’Adhim” after Reciting Quran an Innovation? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ictbjrKkqEA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3502. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</p>
3503. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-saying-sadaq-allah-al-adhim-after-reciting-quran-an-innovation/">Is Saying “Sadaq Allah Al ’Adhim” after Reciting Quran an Innovation?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3509. <item>
3510. <title>Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me?</title>
3511. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-trust-a-friend-and-lend-him-money-after-he-lied-to-me/</link>
3513. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3514. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
3515. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
3516. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
3517. <category><![CDATA[dealing with bad behavior]]></category>
3518. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343398</guid>
3519.  
3520. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me? In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim explains how to deal with people who have lied to you. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies [&#8230;]</p>
3521. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-trust-a-friend-and-lend-him-money-after-he-lied-to-me/">Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3522. ]]></description>
3523. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat </strong></p>
3524. <h3>Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me?</h3>
3525. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Abdul-Rahim explains how to deal with people who have lied to you.</p>
3526. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VmgF7sgFGgQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
3527. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</p>
3528. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-trust-a-friend-and-lend-him-money-after-he-lied-to-me/">Should I Trust a Friend and Lend Him Money After He Lied to Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3534. <item>
3535. <title>What Is Meant by the “Most Hopeful Verse” in the Quran?</title>
3536. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-meant-by-the-most-hopeful-verse-in-the-quran/</link>
3538. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
3539. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
3540. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
3541. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
3542. <category><![CDATA[hope]]></category>
3543. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343394</guid>
3544.  
3545. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Mousa Question What is meant by the “most hopeful verse” in The Quran, and is there such a verse? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The “most hopeful verse” refers to a verse in the Book of Allah (Most High) that signifies His mercy towards [&#8230;]</p>
3546. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-meant-by-the-most-hopeful-verse-in-the-quran/">What Is Meant by the “Most Hopeful Verse” in the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3547. ]]></description>
3548. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Mousa</strong></p>
3549. <h3>Question</h3>
3550. <p>What is meant by the “most hopeful verse” in The Quran, and is there such a verse?</p>
3551. <h3>Answer</h3>
3552. <p>In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.</p>
3553. <p>The “most hopeful verse” refers to a verse in the Book of Allah (Most High) that signifies His mercy towards His servants. It shows that Allah (Most High) is forgiving and merciful, responding to His hopeful, fearful, and desperate servants &#8211; supporting them and instilling hope in their hearts more than any other verse.</p>
3554. <p>There have been differing opinions on which verse is the “most hopeful” in the Book of Allah (Most High). Zarkashi and Suyuti mentioned that there are more than a dozen opinions on this matter. In reality, there may even be more. [Zarkashi, Al-Burhan fi &#8216;Ulum al-Qur&#8217;an, 1.446; Suyuti, Al-Itqan fi &#8216;Ulum al-Quran, 4.149]</p>
3555. <p>Here are some interpretations of the “most hopeful verse” from various Tafsir (Quranic exegesis) books:</p>
3556. <ul>
3557. <li><b> </b>“And ˹surely˺ your Lord will give so much to you that you will be pleased.” [Quran, 93: 5] Here, Allah promises His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) that He will grant him what pleases him. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) will not be satisfied if anyone from his Ummah is in Hellfire. Mohammad bin Ali Al-Baqir said: “We, the Ahlul Bayt, say that the most hopeful verse in the Book of Allah is: ‘And ˹surely˺ your Lord will give so much to you that you will be pleased.’”</li>
3558. </ul>
3559. <p><b>And by Allah, He will grant Intercession for the adherents of ‘There is no deity but Allah’ until Allah’s Messenger (blessings and peace be upon him) says: ‘My Lord, I am satisfied.’ And you have given me more for my Ummah from my Ummah.” </b>[Wahidi, Al-Tafsir al-Wasit, 4.510; Ghazali, Ihya &#8216;Ulum al-Din, 4.147; Baghawi, Tafsir al-Baghawi, 8.455; Ibn &#8216;Atiyya, Al-Muharrar al-Wajiz, 4.173; Qurtubi, Al-Jami&#8217; li Ahkam al-Qur&#8217;an, 12.209].</p>
3560. <ul>
3561. <li><b> </b>Some said the most hopeful verse is “Whoever commits evil or wrongs themselves then seeks Allah’s forgiveness will certainly find Allah All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran, 4:110]</li>
3562. </ul>
3563. <p>It is said that this verse is general for all sins; it is the most hopeful verse in the Quran. This is the opinion of Ibn Mas’ud (Allah be pleased with him).</p>
3564. <p>[Al-Maturidi, Tafsir Al-Maturidi (Ta&#8217;wilat Ahl al-Sunnah), 10.559; Abu Hafs al-Nasafi, Al-Taysir fi al-Tafsir, 5.188]</p>
3565. <ul>
3566. <li><b> </b>“This is because Allah is the Patron of the believers while the disbelievers have no patron.” [Quran, 47:11]</li>
3567. </ul>
3568. <p>Imam Al-Qushayri said: “It is correct to say that this is the most hopeful verse in the Quran because Allah Most High says: ‘Allah is the Patron of the believers.’ He did not specify the ascetics, the worshippers, the people of devotion and diligence. Thus, a believer &#8211; even if sinful &#8211; is among ‘those who have believed.’” [Al-Qushayri, Lata&#8217;if al-Isharat, 3.406].</p>
3569. <ul>
3570. <li><b> </b>Allah (Most High) said, “It has indeed been revealed to us that the punishment will be upon whoever denies ˹the truth˺ and turns away.’” [Quran 20:48].</li>
3571. </ul>
3572. <p>The verse denotes destruction and devastation in this world and eternal damnation in Hell in the Hereafter, for those who denied the Prophets of Allah and turned away, showing indifference to faith. Ibn’ Abbas said: “This is the most hopeful verse for the monotheists because they did not deny the Prophets and did not turn away.” [Al-Wahidi, Al-Tafsir al-Basit, 14.413; Abu Hafs al-Nasafi, Al-Taysir fi al-Tafsir, 10.295; Al-Qurtubi, Al-Jami&#8217; li Ahkam al-Qur&#8217;an, 11.204]</p>
3573. <ul>
3574. <li><b> </b>Allah (Most High) said, “Indeed, Allah does not forgive associating others with Him ˹in worship˺, but forgives anything else of whoever He wills. And whoever associates others with Allah has indeed committed a grave sin.” and “Surely Allah does not forgive associating ˹others˺ with Him ˹in worship˺,1 but forgives anything else of whoever He wills. Indeed, whoever associates ˹others˺ with Allah has clearly gone far astray. [Quran, 4:48,116]</li>
3575. </ul>
3576. <p>Ibn’ Umar (Allah be pleased with him) said, ‘We used to pronounce judgment on those who committed major sins to remain eternally in the Hellfire, until this verse was revealed, and then we stopped (meaning we refrained from declaring that someone who commits a major sin will remain eternally in the Fire).’ Al-Baghawi said in his interpretation: ‘It was narrated from Ali (Allah be pleased with him) that this verse is the most hopeful verse in the Quran.’ [Al-Sam&#8217;ani, Tafsir Abu al-Muzaffar al-Sam&#8217;ani, 1.434; Al-Baghawi, Tafsir al-Baghawi, 2.232]</p>
3577. <ul>
3578. <li><b> </b>The phrase “Surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful” appears in about twenty verses in various chapters.</li>
3579. </ul>
3580. <p>Among them:</p>
3581. <p>“But if they cease, then surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran, 2:192]</p>
3582. <p>“As for those who repent afterwards and mend their ways, then surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran 3:89]</p>
3583. <p><b>This saying has been narrated by Abu Uthman al-Nahdi. </b></p>
3584. <p>[Sam&#8217;ani, Tafsir Abu al-Muzaffar al-Sam&#8217;ani, 2.345]</p>
3585. <ul>
3586. <li><b> </b>“Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ ‘O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.’” [Quran, 39:53]</li>
3587. </ul>
3588. <p>It is said that this is the most hopeful verse in the Qur’an for the people of monotheism (Tawhid). [Al-&#8216;Iraqi, Tarh al-Tathrib, 3.270; Bursawi, Tafsir Ruh al-Bayan, 8.127]</p>
3589. <ul>
3590. <li><b> </b>“Do not let the people of virtue and affluence among you swear to suspend donations to their relatives, the needy, and the emigrants in the cause of Allah. Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love to be forgiven by Allah? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [An-Nur: 22]</li>
3591. </ul>
3592. <p>Habban bin Musa said that Abdullah bin Mubarak stated this is the most hopeful verse in the Book of Allah. [Muslim, Sahih Muslim, 2770; Ibn &#8216;Atiyya, Al-Muharrar al-Wajiz fi Tafsir al-Kitab al-&#8216;Aziz, 4.173; Tha&#8217;alabi, Al-Jawahir al-Hisan fi Tafsir al-Qur&#8217;an, 4.177]</p>
3593. <ul>
3594. <li><b> </b>“Give good news to the believers that they will have a great bounty from Allah.” [Quran, 33:47]</li>
3595. </ul>
3596. <p>Allah (Most High) has said in another verse: “&#8230;those who believe and do good will be in the lush Gardens of Paradise. They will have whatever they desire from their Lord. That is ˹truly˺ the greatest bounty.” [Quran, 42:22]</p>
3597. <p>Allah Most High explained the great bounty in this verse and gave glad tidings to the believers in the other verse. [Ibn &#8216;Atiyyah, Al-Muharrar al-Wajiz, 4/173]</p>
3598. <ul>
3599. <li><b> </b>“&#8230;Surely your Lord is full of forgiveness for people, despite their wrongdoing&#8230;” [Quran, 13:6] Ibn Abbas said that this is the most hopeful verse in the Book of Allah Most High.</li>
3600. <li><b> </b>Another verse is “the Forgiver of sin and Accepter of repentance&#8230;” [Quran, 40:3]</li>
3601. <li><b></b> “Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ ‘Everyone acts in their own way. But your Lord knows best whose way is rightly guided.’” [Quran, 17:84]</li>
3602. </ul>
3603. <p>Many others could be described as the most hopeful verse in the Book of Allah Most High. However, we cannot determine the most hopeful verse in the Book of Allah unless there’s a specific text from the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace). Therefore, everyone interprets a verse according to their understanding. When a verse deeply touches their heart, making them feel the mercy of Allah Most High and His favor upon His servants, they consider it the most hopeful verse for them. Allah knows best.</p>
3604. <p>Lastly, from the grace and blessings of Allah (Most High) upon us is that His mercy precedes His wrath. In fact, His mercy encompasses everything and extends to all living beings. Allah says: “But My mercy encompasses everything” [Quran, 7:156]</p>
3605. <p>O Allah, have mercy on us with Your grace. May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon our leader and Messenger, Muhammad, his family, and companions.</p>
3606. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-meant-by-the-most-hopeful-verse-in-the-quran/">What Is Meant by the “Most Hopeful Verse” in the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3612. <item>
3613. <title>What Is Meant by the Temporal Surahs in the Quran, and Is There Such a Thing in the Book of Allah Almighty?</title>
3614. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/quran/what-is-meant-by-the-temporal-surahs-in-the-quran-and-is-there-such-a-thing-in-the-book-of-allah-almighty/</link>
3616. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
3617. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
3618. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
3619. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
3620. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
3621. <category><![CDATA[Allah]]></category>
3622. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
3623. <category><![CDATA[islamic studies]]></category>
3624. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad]]></category>
3625. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
3626. <category><![CDATA[sura]]></category>
3627. <category><![CDATA[Sura ’Asr]]></category>
3628. <category><![CDATA[tafsir]]></category>
3629. <category><![CDATA[Time]]></category>
3630. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343318</guid>
3631.  
3632. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by the Temporal Sura in the Quran, and is there such a Thing in the Book of Allah (Most High)? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Perhaps the questioner means the Sura named after time and periods. There are eight [&#8230;]</p>
3633. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/quran/what-is-meant-by-the-temporal-surahs-in-the-quran-and-is-there-such-a-thing-in-the-book-of-allah-almighty/">What Is Meant by the Temporal Surahs in the Quran, and Is There Such a Thing in the Book of Allah Almighty?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3635. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Anas al-Musa</b></strong></p>
3636. <h3>Question</h3>
3637. <p>What is meant by the Temporal Sura in the Quran, and is there such a Thing in the Book of Allah (Most High)?</p>
3638. <h3>Answer</h3>
3639. <div>In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.</div>
3640. <div></div>
3641. <p>Perhaps the questioner means the Sura named after time and periods. There are eight Sura with this meaning. Allah (Most High) swears by time in six of them, and the other two mention time within the Sura.</p>
3642. <h4><strong>Suras in which Allah Swears by Time</strong></h4>
3643. <p>The Sura where Allah (Most High) swears by time are ’Asr, Fajr, Lail, Duha, Shams, and Najm.</p>
3644. <p>Allah (Most High) says in Sura ’Asr: “By the ˹passage of˺ time! Surely humanity is in ˹grave˺ loss.” [Quran, 103:1-2] In Sura Fajr, He swears, saying: “By the dawn, and the ten nights.” [Quran, 89:1-2] In Surat Najm, He says: “By the stars when they fade away!” [Quran, 53:1] and in Sura Duha, He says: “By the morning sunlight, and the night when it falls still!” [Quran, 93:1-2] In Sura Lail, He says: “By the night when it covers” [Quran, 92:1]</p>
3645. <h4>The Mention of Time in a Sura’s Title</h4>
3646. <p>As for Sura Jumu&#8217;a and Sura Qamar, Allah (Most High) did not swear by Friday or the moon in them. Rather, He mentioned in Sura Jumu&#8217;a the day of Friday and some of the rulings related to this blessed day, saying: “O believers! When the call to prayer is made on Friday, then proceed ˹diligently˺ to the remembrance of Allah and leave off ˹your˺ business. That is best for you if only you knew.” [Quran, 62:9] Likewise, in Sura Qamar, the moon is mentioned in the context of the nearing of the Hour, as He says: “The Hour has drawn near and the moon was split ˹in two˺.” [Quran, 54:1]</p>
3647. <p>Here are some observations related to the questioner’s query:</p>
3648. <h4><strong>Nobility and Importance of Time</strong></h4>
3649. <p>Allah (Most High)&#8217;s swearing by time signifies its nobility and importance.</p>
3650. <h4><strong>Cursing Time</strong></h4>
3651. <p>It was customary among Arabs to curse time during calamities, disasters, and misfortunes that befell them, such as death, aging, loss of wealth, etc. They would say, “Damn the time!” and similar expressions of cursing time. Therefore, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Do not curse time, for Allah is time.” [Muslim]</p>
3652. <h4><strong>Time is a Creation of Allah</strong></h4>
3653. <p>In the hadith qudsi, the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Allah (Most High) says: ‘The son of Adam offends me; he curses time, yet I am time; in My control is the night and the day.’” [Muslim] “Time” has no action or effect. It is a creation among Allah’s (Most High) creations, and the only doer and influencer is Allah (Most High) alone. The meaning of “Allah is time” is that He is the doer of incidents and the creator of beings.</p>
3654. <h4><strong>Time Mentioned within Sura</strong></h4>
3655. <p>If the questioner means by the temporal Sura that time is mentioned in the Quran within its Sura, even if the Sura are not named after it, then it is indeed frequently found in the Quran. For example, the day of Saturday is mentioned in Sura A’raf when Allah says: “Ask them ˹O Prophet˺ about ˹the people of˺ the town which was by the sea, who broke the Sabbath. During the Sabbath, ˹abundant˺ fish would come to them clearly visible, but on other days, the fish were never seen. In this way, We tested them for their rebelliousness.” [Quran 7:163]</p>
3656. <p>Night and day, as well as morning and evening, are also mentioned, as He says: “Those who spend their wealth in charity day and night, secretly and openly—their reward is with their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.” [Quran 2:274]</p>
3657. <p>And He says: “He is the One Who calls back your souls by night and knows what you do by day.” [Quran, 6:60]</p>
3658. <p>And He says: “It is the same ˹to Him˺ whether any of you speaks secretly or openly, whether one hides in the darkness of night or goes about in broad daylight.” [Quran, 13:10]</p>
3659. <p>And He says: “You ˹Meccans˺ certainly pass by their ruins day and night. Will you not then understand?” [Quran, 37:137-138]</p>
3660. <p>And He says: “And patiently stick with those who call upon their Lord morning and evening, seeking His pleasure” (Quran, 18:28), among many other examples.</p>
3661. <p>Our Lord, exalted be He, also swears in Sura Muddathir by the moon, the night, and the morning, saying: “But no! By the moon, and the night as it retreats, and the day as it breaks!” [Quran, 74:32-34]</p>
3662. <h4><strong>Lessons from the Focus on Time in Sura ’Asr</strong></h4>
3663. <p>Finally, I remind myself and the honorable questioner of Sura ’Asr. This short Sura is full of lessons, and in it our Lord swears by time, saying: “By the ˹passage of˺ time! Surely humanity is in ˹grave˺ loss, except those who have faith, do good, and urge each other to the truth, and urge each other to perseverance.” [Quran 103:1-3]</p>
3664. <p>Al-Asr refers to the era or the time people go through, alluding to its lessons, alternations of night and day, changes of darkness and light, shifts of events and regimes, situations, and interests—all indicating the existence of the Creator, exalted be He, His oneness, and the perfection of His power.</p>
3665. <p>In Allah’s swearing by &#8220;’Asr,&#8221; there is an indication that the remaining lifetime of this world is like the time from ’Asr (afternoon) until Maghrib (sunset). Therefore, one must engage in a trade that incurs no loss, for time is running out, and it might not be possible to make up for what is missed. [Tafsir al-Munir]</p>
3666. <p>And may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon our master and prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.</p>
3667. <p>[Shaykh] Anas al-Musa<br />
3668. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
3669. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Shaykh Anas al-Musa</strong>, born in Hama, Syria, in 1974, is an erudite scholar of notable repute. He graduated from the Engineering Institute in Damascus, where he specialized in General Construction, and Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Usul al-Din, where he specialized in Hadith.</span></p>
3670. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied under prominent scholars in Damascus, including Shaykh Abdul Rahman al-Shaghouri and Shaykh Adib al-Kallas, among others. Shaykh Anas has memorized the Quran and is proficient in the ten Mutawatir recitations, having studied under Shaykh Bakri al-Tarabishi and Shaykh Mowfaq ‘Ayun. He also graduated from the Iraqi Hadith School.</span></p>
3671. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He has taught numerous Islamic subjects at Shari‘a institutes in Syria and Turkey. Shaykh Anas has served as an Imam and preacher for over 15 years and is a teacher of the Quran in its various readings and narrations.</span></p>
3672. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Currently, he works as a teacher at SeekersGuidance and is responsible for academic guidance there. He has completed his Master’s degree in Hadith and is now pursuing his Ph.D. in the same field. Shaykh Anas al-Musa is married and resides in Istanbul.</span></p>
3673. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/quran/what-is-meant-by-the-temporal-surahs-in-the-quran-and-is-there-such-a-thing-in-the-book-of-allah-almighty/">What Is Meant by the Temporal Surahs in the Quran, and Is There Such a Thing in the Book of Allah Almighty?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3679. <item>
3680. <title>Is It Permissible to Wear Clothing with Flags of Countries on Them?</title>
3681. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-wear-clothing-with-flags-of-countries-on-them/</link>
3683. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
3684. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
3685. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
3686. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
3687. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
3688. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
3689. <category><![CDATA[buy]]></category>
3690. <category><![CDATA[clothes]]></category>
3691. <category><![CDATA[countries]]></category>
3692. <category><![CDATA[flags]]></category>
3693. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
3694. <category><![CDATA[sell]]></category>
3695. <category><![CDATA[shirt]]></category>
3696. <category><![CDATA[t-shirt]]></category>
3697. <category><![CDATA[use]]></category>
3698. <category><![CDATA[wear]]></category>
3699. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343294</guid>
3700.  
3701. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have a few shirts from a brand based in the USA. The shirts have the USA flag on the right arm. Nowadays, I don&#8217;t wear them anymore because I’m not sure if it is halal to wear shirts with flags of non-Muslim countries on them. Would it be [&#8230;]</p>
3702. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-wear-clothing-with-flags-of-countries-on-them/">Is It Permissible to Wear Clothing with Flags of Countries on Them?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3703. ]]></description>
3704. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
3705. <h3>Question</h3>
3706. <p>I have a few shirts from a brand based in the USA. The shirts have the USA flag on the right arm. Nowadays, I don&#8217;t wear them anymore because I’m not sure if it is halal to wear shirts with flags of non-Muslim countries on them.</p>
3707. <p>Would it be halal to wear a shirt that has the USA flag on it, or would it even be halal to wear a shirt that has a logo of a UK/Norwegian/Swedish/Swiss flag?</p>
3708. <h3>Answer</h3>
3709. <p>This is based on what the flags represent now in people’s minds. Flags that have a clear association in people’s minds with another religion or a group of sinful people (Fasiqun) whose flag represents their sinful actions or identity may not be worn.</p>
3710. <p>Such clothing items are usually worn to revere the brand or the image of the people it represents or to imitate them on some level. Imitating the people of fisq (open disobedience of Allah) in those types of actions and imitating people of other religions in their religious actions is forbidden. (‘Itr, I’lam al-Anam)</p>
3711. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever imitates a people, he’s from them.” (Abu Dawud) Based on the above, clothing with the flags of the countries you mentioned shouldn’t be a problem. These countries are not over manifestations of a particular religion, nor do the flags themselves show what is now immediately recognised as a religious symbol.</p>
3712. <p>Even the crosses on the British flag or the English flag don’t make people think of the Christian crucifix due to them having lost their religious significance. Compare this to the Saudi flag, which is always going to represent Islam because of the Shahada on it, irrespective of the irreligious practices that occur in the country.</p>
3713. <p>May Allah keep us firm on the way He chose for us.<br />
3714. Abdul-Rahim Reasat</p>
3715. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
3716. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-wear-clothing-with-flags-of-countries-on-them/">Is It Permissible to Wear Clothing with Flags of Countries on Them?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3722. <item>
3723. <title>Who Should Lead the Prayer?</title>
3724. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/who-should-lead-the-prayer/</link>
3726. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
3727. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
3728. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
3729. <category><![CDATA[congregation]]></category>
3730. <category><![CDATA[garments]]></category>
3731. <category><![CDATA[Guest]]></category>
3732. <category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
3733. <category><![CDATA[home]]></category>
3734. <category><![CDATA[house]]></category>
3735. <category><![CDATA[ideal]]></category>
3736. <category><![CDATA[lead]]></category>
3737. <category><![CDATA[memorize]]></category>
3738. <category><![CDATA[person]]></category>
3739. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
3740. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
3741. <category><![CDATA[recitation]]></category>
3742. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343290</guid>
3743.  
3744. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I often find myself praying in a congregation outside a mosque with family or friends and need guidance on who should lead. As far as I know, the one with the most knowledge of Sunna should lead, but what if he doesn’t know tajweed and doesn’t pronounce some letters [&#8230;]</p>
3745. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/who-should-lead-the-prayer/">Who Should Lead the Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3746. ]]></description>
3747. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
3748. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
3749. <p>I often find myself praying in a congregation outside a mosque with family or friends and need guidance on who should lead.</p>
3750. <p>As far as I know, the one with the most knowledge of Sunna should lead, but what if he doesn’t know tajweed and doesn’t pronounce some letters correctly? What if a hafiz is present who pronounces correctly but doesn’t know as much Sunna?</p>
3751. <p>What if one with the most knowledge is a traveler while the rest are residents?</p>
3752. <p>What if the one with the most knowledge doesn’t have a beard, hence a fassiq in the Hanafi school?</p>
3753. <p>What if the one with the most knowledge is sick (sore throat)?</p>
3754. <p>What if the one with the most knowledge prays sitting?</p>
3755. <p>I’ve also heard some say that the house’s owner should lead. Is it true?</p>
3756. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
3757. <p>In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,</p>
3758. <p>One, the person who has priority in leading the prayer is the person who is the most knowledgeable in the rulings attached to the validity and invalidity of the prayer. This person will have the priority to lead the prayer even if someone more knowledgeable in other areas of the Islamic sciences is present. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
3759. <p>This person who is more knowledgeable in the rulings of the prayer will have priority over anyone else (including someone with better pronunciation and Tajwid or even a Hafiz) as long he is not openly corrupt and as long as he has memorized the obligatory amount of Quran for a prayer free of any dislikedness. [ibid]</p>
3760. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Blessings and Peace be upon him) has said: “The best of you should lead the prayer.” [Hakim, Mustadrak]</p>
3761. <p>Two, the person more knowledgeable about the rulings of the prayer will have the priority to lead over anyone else, even if he is traveling and the rest of the believers are residents. [ibid]</p>
3762. <p>Three, even without excuse, shaving one’s beard does not make someone a corrupt person (fasiq), even according to the Hanafi school. Shaving the beard is not sinful, according to the Shafi’i school.</p>
3763. <p>Please see:<br />
3764. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/ruling-shaving-shortening-beard-shafii-school/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is the Ruling of Shaving and Shortening the Beard in the Shafi’i School?</a></p>
3765. <p>Respecting differences of opinion, when it is based on sound scholarship, is a strong trait of the Hanafi school.</p>
3766. <p>When it comes to leading the prayer, a person is deemed corrupt in the Hanafi school when this person is known to commit major sins, such as drinking wine, fornicating, earning money through interest, and so on.[Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
3767. <p>Four, if the person who is the most knowledgeable about the prayer&#8217;s rulings is too weak to lead the prayer, then one should not force him to, and this group of believers is excused for choosing someone less deserving.</p>
3768. <p>Five, the most knowledgeable person will retain the priority to lead the prayer even if he prays sitting, as long as he performs real bowings and prostrations. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
3769. <p>This is because the Messenger of Allah (Blessings and Peace be upon him) would lead the last prayers of his life while he was sitting. [Muslim]</p>
3770. <p>Six, indeed the house’s owner (or renter) has priority when it comes to leading the prayer in his own home, even if he is not the most knowledgeable. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]<br />
3771. <strong><br />
3772. </strong>Finally and in short, if the owner of the place you are praying in, the appointed Imam of the place, or someone in authority (ruler, judge&#8230;) is present, then this person should lead the prayer.</p>
3773. <p>If not, then the one who knows the most about the rulings of the prayer should lead, followed by the one who knows the Quran best, the most God-fearing, the eldest, the one with the best character, the one with the most radiant appearance, the one with the highest lineage, the one with the best voice, and the one with the cleanest clothes. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al Falah].</p>
3774. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
3775. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
3776. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3777. <div>
3778. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
3779. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
3780. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
3781. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
3782. </div>
3783. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/who-should-lead-the-prayer/">Who Should Lead the Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3789. <item>
3790. <title>What Is the Punishment for Adultery and Murder?</title>
3791. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-punishment-for-adultery-and-murder/</link>
3793. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
3794. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
3795. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
3796. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
3797. <category><![CDATA[adultery]]></category>
3798. <category><![CDATA[lashes]]></category>
3799. <category><![CDATA[married]]></category>
3800. <category><![CDATA[murder]]></category>
3801. <category><![CDATA[person]]></category>
3802. <category><![CDATA[punishment]]></category>
3803. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
3804. <category><![CDATA[unmarried]]></category>
3805. <category><![CDATA[zina]]></category>
3806. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343286</guid>
3807.  
3808. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I heard that the punishment for adultery is 100 lashes, and for murder, it’s a beheading. Wouldn’t this entail that the punishment for murder is less severe than that of adultery? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Short Answer The punishment for fornication (i.e., [&#8230;]</p>
3809. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-punishment-for-adultery-and-murder/">What Is the Punishment for Adultery and Murder?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3811. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</strong></p>
3812. <h3>Question</h3>
3813. <p>I heard that the punishment for adultery is 100 lashes, and for murder, it’s a beheading. Wouldn’t this entail that the punishment for murder is less severe than that of adultery?</p>
3814. <h3><strong>Answer<br />
3815. </strong></h3>
3816. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
3817. <p><strong>Short Answer</p>
3818. <p></strong>The punishment for fornication (i.e., zina of an unmarried person) is 100 lashes. These lashes are done in a way that does not lead to death. Adultery (i.e., zina of a married person) is to be stoned to death. As for murder, the death penalty is only imposed for the killing of any whose life is permanently sacred when done intentionally with no ambiguity.</p>
3819. <p>That said, the punishment for murder is more severe than the 100 lashes of the fornicator as the former forfeits their life and the latter lives on. In comparison between the murderer and the adulterer who is stoned to death, one could argue that the punishment of the adulterer is greater.</p>
3820. <p>This has many wisdoms. In a predominantly normal society murder is not as likely or as common as adultery. Furthermore, the harms of adultery profoundly affect more people and society than that of murder.</p>
3821. <p>Broken homes, illegitimate children, children who do not know their fathers, and licentiousness are just a few, and the harms of these few may last for many generations.<strong><br />
3822. </strong></p>
3823. <h4><strong>Background Information<br />
3824. </strong></h4>
3825. <p>Capital punishments (Hudud) are defined in the sacred law as specific punishments established as Allah Most High’s right. Their primary purpose is to deter those acts that cause society or personal harm to creation. An additional purpose (although not the main purpose) is that it acts as a purification for the sin.</p>
3826. <p>Retaliation (Qisas) is &#8230;.. It relates to the rights of the creation.</p>
3827. <p>Governmental Punishments (T’azir)</p>
3828. <h4><strong>Adultery (Zina)<br />
3829. </strong></h4>
3830. <p>Adultery/fornication is legally established by legal testimony or by confession.</p>
3831. <p>Legal Testimony<em><br />
3832. </em><br />
3833. Legal testimony must be given before the judge &#8211; all at once &#8211; by four free upright male witnesses who saw the act. The judge will then try to discourage them from going forth with the testimony by asking them a series of questions: What is Zina? How does Zina occur? With whom was the Zina? When was the Zina?</p>
3834. <p>If their answer meets the requirements, their stories align, and they are known to be upright both in private and public matters, a legal judgment will be passed.</p>
3835. <p>Any discrepancy in their answer will immediately result in the judgment being overturned.</p>
3836. <p>Confession</p>
3837. <p>If a sane adult confesses to Zina with the following conditions and they answer &#8211; the punishment will be carried out on them:</p>
3838. <p>They will confess to the judge four times in four different sessions<br />
3839. The judge will reject their testimony, rebuke them for confessing, and display disapproval for the confession each time<br />
3840. The fourth confession will be met with the same aforementioned questions to which they must reply correctly</p>
3841. <p>If all four of these conditions are met, the punishment will be carried out according to the individual&#8217;s marital status.</p>
3842. <h4><strong>The Punishment for Zina<br />
3843. </strong></h4>
3844. <p>Married Person (Muḥṣin)<strong><br />
3845. </strong></p>
3846. <p>The punishment for Zina for a married person, whether established by testimony or confession, is to be stoned until death. They will be taken out to a deserted area. In the case of testimony, the first to stone them will be the witnesses. If they refuse to do so, the punishment is not carried out.</p>
3847. <p>This is based on the principle of the Sacred Law established by the statement of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace), “Prevent the establishment of capital punishment to the extent possible.” [Tirmidhi]</p>
3848. <p>In the case of confession, the Imam is the first to commence the stoning.</p>
3849. <p>Unmarried Person<em><br />
3850. </em></p>
3851. <p>The punishment for zina for an unmarried person, whether established by testimony or confession, is to be given 100 lashes. This is described in the following verse:</p>
3852. <p>Allah Most High says, “As for female and male fornicators, give each of them one hundred lashes, and do not let pity for them make you lenient in ˹enforcing˺ the law of Allah, if you ˹truly˺ believe in Allah and the Last Day. And let a number of believers witness their punishment.” [Quran; 24:2]</p>
3853. <p>The lashes will be carried out with moderate strength, between that which causes injury and that which is not painful. Injurious lashes may lead to death, and painless lashes defeat the purpose.</p>
3854. <p>The person will have their clothing removed except for that which covers what has legally been deemed nakedness (‘awra). The lashes are spread around the body not to cause severe injury to any part. The head, face, and private areas are avoided.</p>
3855. <h4><strong>Retaliation (Qisas) for Killing and Its Types<br />
3856. </strong></h4>
3857. <p>The punishment for killing is determined according to the nature of the killing. There are five scenarios for this determination:</p>
3858. <p>Intentional killing (Homicide)<br />
3859. Killing that seems to be intentional<br />
3860. Accidental killing  (Manslaughter)<br />
3861. Killing that is legally considered accidental<br />
3862. Killing by way of an abnormal means</p>
3863. <p>One: Intentional Killing</p>
3864. <p>Intentional Killing is defined as striking someone with a weapon or a sharp object that intrinsically can kill or mame: a sharp object like a sword or knife; a heavy stone; fire; etc..</p>
3865. <p>The punishment for this type is major sin and retaliation. Expiation is not allowed. That is unless the guardians of the deceased opt for blood money or other alternative punishments.</p>
3866. <p>Two: Seemingly Intentional Killing<em></p>
3867. <p></em>This type is defined as intentionally striking someone with an object that is not a weapon nor is it predominantly used as a weapon.</p>
3868. <p>The punishment for this type is major sin, expiation, and blood money.</p>
3869. <p>Three: Accidental Killing<em><br />
3870. </em><br />
3871. Accidental killing is of two types:</p>
3872. <p>One, the accident related to the person killed.</p>
3873. <p>For example, if Zayd shoots an arrow at what he thinks is a deer, it turns out to be a person. Or he shoots at an enemy combatant and it turns out to be a fellow Muslim ally.</p>
3874. <p>Two, the accident related to the action.</p>
3875. <p>For example, Zayd shoots at a target and accidentally misses and hits a human.</p>
3876. <p>The punishment for accidental killing regardless of the type is expiation and blood money; no sin.</p>
3877. <p>Four: Killing that is legally considered accidental<em></p>
3878. <p></em>An example of this type is a person who is sleeping and rolls over on to someone and kills them thereby.</p>
3879. <p>The punishment for this is the same as the accidental killing.</p>
3880. <p>Five: Killing by way of abnormal means<em></p>
3881. <p></em>An example is a person who digs a well on someone else’s property without their or the ruler’s permission. Because of this action, a person dies by falling into the well.</p>
3882. <p>The punishment for this type is expiation and blood money. They are sinful for the act but they do not incur the sin of killing.</p>
3883. <h4><strong>The Punishment of Retaliation<br />
3884. </strong></h4>
3885. <p>Retaliation is necessary to impose for the killing of all whose life is permanently sacred when done intentionally with no ambiguity.</p>
3886. <p>If such an act is committed, punishment is imposed as in the following verse:</p>
3887. <p>Allah Most High says, “O believers! The law of retaliation is set for you in cases of murder—a free man for a free man, a slave for a slave, and a female for a female. But if the offender is pardoned by the victim’s guardian, then blood money should be decided fairly and payment should be made courteously. This is a concession and a mercy from your Lord. But whoever transgresses after that will suffer a painful punishment. There is ˹security of˺ life for you in ˹the law of˺ retaliation, O  people of reason, so that you may become mindful ˹of Allah˺.” [Quran; 2:178-9]</p>
3888. <p>In the case of intentional permanent injury, the like will be done to the perpetrator if an equivalent injury is possible.</p>
3889. <p>Allah Most High says, “We ordained for them in the Torah, “A life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth—and for wounds equal retaliation.” But whoever waives it charitably, it will be atonement for them. And those who do not judge by what Allah has revealed are truly the wrongdoers.” [Quran; 5:45]</p>
3890. <p>Hope this helps<br />
3891. Allah knows best</p>
3892. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
3893. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
3894. <div>
3895. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a teacher of Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he went on to study at Darul Uloom Seminary in New York and completed his studies in Darul Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen. There he completed the memorization of the Qur’an and his study of the Islamic Sciences. Throughout his years of study he was blessed to learn from many great scholars: al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz, al-Habib Kazhim al-Saqqaf, al-Shaykh Umar bin Husayn al-Khatib, and others. Upon returning, he joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</span></p>
3896. </div>
3897. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-punishment-for-adultery-and-murder/">What Is the Punishment for Adultery and Murder?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3902. </item>
3903. <item>
3904. <title>Mental Wellness: Principles</title>
3905. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/health-wellbeing/mental-wellness-principles/</link>
3907. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
3908. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
3909. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
3910. <category><![CDATA[Health & Wellbeing]]></category>
3911. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
3912. <category><![CDATA[Abu Zaid Balkhi]]></category>
3913. <category><![CDATA[anger management]]></category>
3914. <category><![CDATA[angst]]></category>
3915. <category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
3916. <category><![CDATA[Balance]]></category>
3917. <category><![CDATA[emotion]]></category>
3918. <category><![CDATA[emotional health]]></category>
3919. <category><![CDATA[fears]]></category>
3920. <category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>
3921. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
3922. <category><![CDATA[mind]]></category>
3923. <category><![CDATA[Need]]></category>
3924. <category><![CDATA[negative thoughts]]></category>
3925. <category><![CDATA[sadness]]></category>
3926. <category><![CDATA[self-health]]></category>
3927. <category><![CDATA[social traits]]></category>
3928. <category><![CDATA[spiritual traits]]></category>
3929. <category><![CDATA[uncertainty]]></category>
3930. <category><![CDATA[wholeness]]></category>
3931. <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category>
3932. <category><![CDATA[worries]]></category>
3933. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332532</guid>
3934.  
3935. <description><![CDATA[<p>This is the second in a series of articles on mental wellness taken from the Mental Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls. Eight Elements of Mental and Emotional Health Abu Zaid talks about certain elements of mental and emotional health which include: Identifying the need The planning for managing self-health The ways [&#8230;]</p>
3936. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/health-wellbeing/mental-wellness-principles/">Mental Wellness: Principles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
3937. ]]></description>
3938. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the second in a series of articles on mental wellness taken from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFVJTkVhm30">Mental Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls</a>.</span></h3>
3939. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eight Elements of Mental and Emotional Health</span></h4>
3940. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Abu Zaid talks about certain elements of mental and emotional health which include:</span></p>
3941. <ul>
3942. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Identifying the need</span></li>
3943. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The planning for managing self-health</span></li>
3944. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ways of healing if lost</span></li>
3945. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What affects the self</span></li>
3946. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anger management </span></li>
3947. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fear and worries</span></li>
3948. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sadness and shaken-ness</span></li>
3949. <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Negative self-talk</span></li>
3950. </ul>
3951. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a whole science. We are just looking at some of the related key insights and placing them in the context of our faith and religious perspective. </span></p>
3952. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Five Principles</span></h4>
3953. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One ought to seek the best interest of each thing. One directs one’s reason and religious understanding towards trying to make the most of everything that Allah has entrusted you with and blessed you with. Five principles aid one. </span></p>
3954. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The first is “Wholeness.” Your wellness as a believer and your fulfillment as a human being come from putting everything in the right balance as best as possible.  </span></p>
3955. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The second principle is that good arises from keeping things in balance, in a sustained way by trying to build healthy routines. Good arises from balance and balance arises from consistency which is a regular sustaining of good. An example of this is when one is shaken, having a bedrock of good, healthy, and balanced routines gives you something to fall back on.</span></p>
3956. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The third principle is that good arises from benefiting from wisdom. </span></p>
3957. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The fourth principle relates to religious wisdom. There is also practical wisdom that aligns with religious wisdom concerning how we take care of our bodies, minds, and emotions.</span></p>
3958. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The fifth principle relates to experiential wisdom in your own life. What works and what does not? One should consult.</span></p>
3959. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seek Expert Help</span></h4>
3960. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Al-Balkhi uses a very interesting example, he uses the example of kings. Kings wanted to live, they wanted strength, power, influence, wealth etc. They wanted to make the most of what they had in life so they would keep doctors to take care of their health. Kings always kept advisers around them who helped them make the right decisions and helped them respond to the challenges they would face. If they heard that someone was attacking or there was some crisis, they would have advisors to put things in mental and emotional perspective to be able to restore balance. </span></p>
3961. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That insight applies to us. We are not kings perhaps but we have the same thing. We seek to have good physical routines but when that is tested, we should have people we consult about our physical health such as doctors.</span></p>
3962. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Similarly, we need to have good routines for mental and emotional health so that we are cultivating the good. When tested, we should know whom to go to for guidance. Some of that guidance, practically in our times, would be spiritual guidance to give perspective. </span></p>
3963. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also, it would be from the Sunna to seek expert help to help us restore or cultivate the good with respect to our mental and emotional health. That would be fulfilling a Sunna of taking care of the trust that Allah has given and making the most of the gifts of God. </span></p>
3964. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The First Key: Identifying the Need</span></h4>
3965. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a need to take care of our mental and emotional health. You are a body and a self, both of these together make you a human being. The self has multiple faculties. The mind is the tool by which you make decisions and your emotions are what regulate how you are and how you feel about what comes to you. These are related to the heart. The heart has states of character: how you are with Allah and how you are with people now. </span></p>
3966. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the mind to be able to function well and to make advantageous choices, you need to take care of its health. You also have to identify that the mind is surrounded by feelings. These feelings are your emotions and those emotions have a bedrock underneath which is your character. These are the traits of the self that are rooted in the heart. </span></p>
3967. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Feelings come and go but when they come they can hit hard. The traits of character are how you are and these traits can be seen as being spiritual traits of character which is how you are with respect to Allah and you have your social character which is how you are with people.  </span></p>
3968. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spiritual and Social Traits</span></h4>
3969. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wellness arises by taking care of the health of the mind. Knowing that emotions will hit you due to what is happening outside and what is happening within. But also, cultivating positive spiritual traits of character such as hope in Allah, awe of Allah, reliance upon Allah, gratitude to Allah, steadfastness with Allah, and trust in Allah. </span></p>
3970. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The social traits of character include having a good opinion of others. Bearing no malice, envy, or rancor towards others. Not feeling pride or arrogance or looking down on others. Being unattached to what people think of you, etc. The spiritual traits of character and the social virtues give a bedrock by which we can deal with our emotions. We do not deny the emotions. </span></p>
3971. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your spiritual and social traits of character are not enough on their own. You experience loss so you feel sad externally or internally. Or you wanted something and it did not happen so you feel saddened. However, the wellness of the spiritual heart in its connection with Allah and its connection with creation helps balance emotions.</span></p>
3972. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3973. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3974. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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3977. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/health-wellbeing/mental-wellness-principles/">Mental Wellness: Principles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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3983. <item>
3984. <title>Should I Marry a Man with Children Because I Am Almost 40 Years Old?</title>
3985. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/children/should-i-marry-a-man-with-children-because-i-am-almost-40-years-old/</link>
3987. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
3988. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
3989. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
3990. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
3991. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
3992. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
3993. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
3994. <category><![CDATA[istikhara]]></category>
3995. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
3996. <category><![CDATA[responsibility]]></category>
3997. <category><![CDATA[stepchildren]]></category>
3998. <category><![CDATA[supplications]]></category>
3999. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343264</guid>
4000.  
4001. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m almost 40, never married. My family is concerned about my age. They suggested a suitor with two children, but I don’t feel comfortable with this. He’s respectful, but I’m confused and feel pressured to get to know him. I’m doing istikhara but feel lost. Answer Thank you for [&#8230;]</p>
4002. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/children/should-i-marry-a-man-with-children-because-i-am-almost-40-years-old/">Should I Marry a Man with Children Because I Am Almost 40 Years Old?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4003. ]]></description>
4004. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
4005. <h3>Question</h3>
4006. <p>I’m almost 40, never married. My family is concerned about my age. They suggested a suitor with two children, but I don’t feel comfortable with this. He’s respectful, but I’m confused and feel pressured to get to know him. I’m doing istikhara but feel lost.</p>
4007. <h3>Answer</h3>
4008. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your fears and confusion and I urge you to ask others who have done it and follow your heart after praying your istikhara.</p>
4009. <h4>Children</h4>
4010. <p>Taking on stepchildren is not an easy task, and you should be prepared if you decide to go ahead with it. You should embrace them, love them, and treat them like your own, even after having your own. Ask yourself if you can do this. Ask others who have done it. Pray for guidance, and give him a fair chance if everything else about him is good. Try to find out why he got divorced. You will have to research this one and then follow your heart. Perhaps meet his children and see how they are. Ask Allah sincerely before dawn to guide you so you don’t break his heart and to show you the right thing to do.</p>
4011. <h4>Supplication</h4>
4012. <p>You should recite the following supplications for a spouse:</p>
4013. <ul>
4014. <li><strong>رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَاماً</strong></li>
4015. </ul>
4016. <p>“Our Lord! Grant unto us spouses and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous.” [Quran, 25:74]</p>
4017. <ul>
4018. <li><strong>رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ</strong></li>
4019. </ul>
4020. <p>“My Lord, I am in need of whatever good you send down to me.” [Quran, 28:24]</p>
4021. <p>Please see these links as well:</p>
4022. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/dua-make-someone-spouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can a 27-Year-Old Girl Only Marry a Divorced Man?</a></div>
4023. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-to-deal-with-the-problem-of-misbehaving-step-children/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Deal With the Problem of Misbehaving Step-Children</a></div>
4024. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-are-my-responsibilities-towards-my-step-son/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are My Responsibilities Towards My Step-Son?</a></div>
4025. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/i-am-36-years-old-unmarried-and-so-lonely-what-do-i-do/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Am 36 Years Old, Unmarried, and So Lonely. What Do I Do?</a></div>
4026. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
4027. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
4028. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4029. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
4030. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/children/should-i-marry-a-man-with-children-because-i-am-almost-40-years-old/">Should I Marry a Man with Children Because I Am Almost 40 Years Old?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4036. <item>
4037. <title>Should I Have a Child with My Husband If We Disagree about How to Live Islam?</title>
4038. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/should-i-have-a-child-with-my-husband-if-we-disagree-about-how-to-live-islam/</link>
4040. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4041. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
4042. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4043. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
4044. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
4045. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
4046. <category><![CDATA[Advising Spouse]]></category>
4047. <category><![CDATA[conflict resolution]]></category>
4048. <category><![CDATA[disagreement]]></category>
4049. <category><![CDATA[ISLAMIC MARRIAGE]]></category>
4050. <category><![CDATA[istikhara]]></category>
4051. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
4052. <category><![CDATA[Nagging]]></category>
4053. <category><![CDATA[praying together]]></category>
4054. <category><![CDATA[Pregnancy Decision]]></category>
4055. <category><![CDATA[Quranic Dua]]></category>
4056. <category><![CDATA[religious practice]]></category>
4057. <category><![CDATA[Spousal Communication]]></category>
4058. <category><![CDATA[spousal relationship]]></category>
4059. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343258</guid>
4060.  
4061. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My husband and I have been married for almost two years. Before marriage, I was a student of hifz and tafsir for years. Initially, my husband used to pray five times a day and attend halaqas, but he stopped after marriage. He tells me that I follow a different [&#8230;]</p>
4062. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/should-i-have-a-child-with-my-husband-if-we-disagree-about-how-to-live-islam/">Should I Have a Child with My Husband If We Disagree about How to Live Islam?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4063. ]]></description>
4064. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
4065. <h3>Question</h3>
4066. <p>My husband and I have been married for almost two years. Before marriage, I was a student of hifz and tafsir for years. Initially, my husband used to pray five times a day and attend halaqas, but he stopped after marriage. He tells me that I follow a different version of Islam. Our conversations about Islam end up in an argument, distancing me from him. I don’t feel like having a baby due to this.</p>
4067. <h3>Answer</h3>
4068. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your frustration at seeing things differently from your husband, but I think that if you stop nagging him, he will come around.</p>
4069. <h4>Don’t fight</h4>
4070. <p>It sounds to me that you and your husband both pray and are both religious. His missing a prayer now and again for a valid excuse should not be a concern. The only thing you should be concerned about is not fighting with him. Don’t try to change him. If he shows you love and care, fulfills your rights, and supports you in your seeking of knowledge, you have the whole world.</p>
4071. <h4>Best wife</h4>
4072. <p>I encourage you not to bring up topics that cause arguments, maintain respect for him, and show gentleness and kindness at all times. Never fight about Islam; just listen and disagree kindly. By simply being who you are and silently practicing your religion, he might change his mind. If you fight, nag, and complain, he will never be encouraged to participate in more events.</p>
4073. <p>This is what I have gleaned from the advice of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, what type of wife is best? He said, ‘The one who makes (her husband) happy when he looks at her, and she obeys him if he instructs her to do something, and she does not do anything about herself or his wealth in a manner of which he does not approve.’” [Musnad of Ahmad]</p>
4074. <p>The Prophet also(Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Allah is gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness.” [Ibn Maja] Please follow this at all times when you speak to him.</p>
4075. <h4>Baby</h4>
4076. <p>All of this being said, I believe a baby will bring balance into your life and give you a different understanding and perspective of Islamic practice. I also believe it will help you bond with your husband and reduce the distance between you. Please pray istikhara about this because if you feel certain that you don’t want a child with him, you will have to ask for a divorce, as he has a right to have children.</p>
4077. <p>Please say this Quranic du`a daily:</p>
4078. <p dir="rtl"><strong>رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا</strong></p>
4079. <p>˹Remember˺ when those youths took refuge in the cave and said, “<strong>Our Lord! Grant us mercy from Yourself and guide us rightly through our ordeal.</strong>” [Quran, 18:10]</p>
4080. <div></div>
4081. <div></div>
4082. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
4083. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/resolving-conflict-between-husband-and-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resolving Conflict Between Husband and Wife</a></div>
4084. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-advise-my-husband-islamically-or-remain-silent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Advise My Husband Islamically or Remain Silent?</a></div>
4085. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/my-husband-is-lazy-about-his-prayers-how-do-i-convince-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Husband Is Lazy About His Prayers. How Do I Convince Him?</a></div>
4086. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
4087. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
4088. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4089. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
4090. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/should-i-have-a-child-with-my-husband-if-we-disagree-about-how-to-live-islam/">Should I Have a Child with My Husband If We Disagree about How to Live Islam?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4096. <item>
4097. <title>Is Constant Gas Pressure During the Prayer Excusable?</title>
4098. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-constant-gas-pressure-during-the-prayer-excusable/</link>
4100. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4101. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
4102. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
4103. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
4104. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
4105. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
4106. <category><![CDATA[Congregational Prayer]]></category>
4107. <category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
4108. <category><![CDATA[fard]]></category>
4109. <category><![CDATA[Gas Pressure Surges]]></category>
4110. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
4111. <category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
4112. <category><![CDATA[IBS]]></category>
4113. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
4114. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
4115. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
4116. <category><![CDATA[karaha]]></category>
4117. <category><![CDATA[makruh]]></category>
4118. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
4119. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
4120. <category><![CDATA[sunna]]></category>
4121. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343254</guid>
4122.  
4123. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I suffer from IBS and experience gas pressure surges during prayers, even after performing wudu. The only solution is to offer prayers quickly at home, but even then, it’s not guaranteed. What can I do? I read that this urge makes the prayer disliked, which is causing me depression. [&#8230;]</p>
4124. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-constant-gas-pressure-during-the-prayer-excusable/">Is Constant Gas Pressure During the Prayer Excusable?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4125. ]]></description>
4126. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
4127. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
4128. <p>I suffer from IBS and experience gas pressure surges during prayers, even after performing wudu. The only solution is to offer prayers quickly at home, but even then, it’s not guaranteed. What can I do? I read that this urge makes the prayer disliked, which is causing me depression.</p>
4129. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
4130. <p>I pray this finds you in the best of states.</p>
4131. <div>
4132. <p>Please rest assured that your prayer is free of any dislikedness (karaha). [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
4133. <p>This is because you are affected by a condition that is unavoidable for you despite taking the means to avoid it. Even if you were to cut your prayer each time this happened to you, you wouldn’t be able to pray within the time. Praying within the time is obligatory (fard). Praying without feeling the urge to relieve oneself is disliked (makruh). Thus, praying within the time while feeling this urge takes precedence over not praying at all because you can’t get rid of this urge. [Ibid]</p>
4134. <p>Allah, Most High, says:<strong> “Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford.”</strong> [2.286]</p>
4135. <p>Please continue to pray as best as you can while firmly believing that Allah, Most High, will not hold you accountable for anything beyond your ability.</p>
4136. <p>Allah, Most High, says: <strong>“Allah never fails in His promise. But most people do not know.”</strong> [30.6]</p>
4137. <h4>Congregational Prayer</h4>
4138. <p>It is better for you to pray a quick prayer without feeling any urge than to pray in the Mosque with this urge. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
4139. <p>This is because praying in congregation is an emphasized sunna, and praying with this king of urge is disliked, and leaving a sunna is better than committing a disliked action. [Ibid] <strong></p>
4140. <p></strong>This is based on the following legal principle: “When elements of permissibility and forbiddance enter into conflict, then precedence is given to the forbiddance.” [Majalla]<strong><br />
4141. </strong><br />
4142. The Messenger of Allah (Blessings and Peace be upon him) has said: <strong>“What I have ordered you to do, do it to the extent of your ability. As for what I have forbidden you to do, leave it completely.” </strong>[Muslim]<strong> </strong></p>
4143. </div>
4144. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
4145. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
4146. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4147. <div>
4148. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
4149. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then, he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
4150. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
4151. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
4152. </div>
4153. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-constant-gas-pressure-during-the-prayer-excusable/">Is Constant Gas Pressure During the Prayer Excusable?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4154. ]]></content:encoded>
4158. </item>
4159. <item>
4160. <title>Can I Ask Allah to Make Me More Beautiful?</title>
4161. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/can-i-ask-allah-to-make-me-more-beautiful/</link>
4163. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4164. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
4165. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
4166. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4167. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
4168. <category><![CDATA[beauty]]></category>
4169. <category><![CDATA[character]]></category>
4170. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
4171. <category><![CDATA[islamic etiquette]]></category>
4172. <category><![CDATA[Islamic guidance]]></category>
4173. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
4174. <category><![CDATA[self-esteem]]></category>
4175. <category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category>
4176. <category><![CDATA[self-worth]]></category>
4177. <category><![CDATA[supplication]]></category>
4178. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343248</guid>
4179.  
4180. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can I Ask Allah to Make Me More Beautiful? Answer Thank you for your question. Yes, you can make such a du`a, but I encourage you to also ask Allah Most High for light (nur) and to beautify your inward. Please say this prophetic du`a when you look in [&#8230;]</p>
4181. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/can-i-ask-allah-to-make-me-more-beautiful/">Can I Ask Allah to Make Me More Beautiful?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4182. ]]></description>
4183. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
4184. <h3>Question</h3>
4185. <p>Can I Ask Allah to Make Me More Beautiful?</p>
4186. <h3>Answer</h3>
4187. <div>Thank you for your question. Yes, you can make such a du`a, but I encourage you to also ask Allah Most High for light (nur) and to beautify your inward.</p>
4188. <p>Please say this prophetic du`a when you look in the mirror:</p>
4189. </div>
4190. <p dir="rtl"><strong>اللَّهُمَّ أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَأَحْسِنْ خُلُقِي</strong></p>
4191. <div>“O Allah, You have made my creation beautiful, thus make my character beautiful.” [Ibn Hibban]</p>
4192. </div>
4193. <p dir="rtl"><strong>اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا فِي قَلْبِي، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا فِي سَمْعِي، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا فِي بَصَرِي، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا عَنْ يَمِينِي، وَنُورًا عَنْ شِمَالِي، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا مِنْ بَيْنَ يَدَيَّ، وَنُورًا مِنْ خَلْفِي، وَزِدْنِي نُورًا، وَزِدْنِي نُورًا، وَزِدْنِي نُورًا‏.‏</strong></p>
4194. <div></div>
4195. <p>”O Allah, give me a light in my heart and give me a light in my hearing and give me a light in my sight. Give me a light on my right and a light on my left and give me a light in front of me and a light behind me and increase me in light. Increase me in light, and increase me in light.” [Adab al-Mufrad]</p>
4196. <p>Please see your answer here:</p>
4197. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/adab/prayer-for-good-looks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer for Good Looks</a></p>
4198. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-i-ask-allah-to-change-my-appearance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Ask Allah To Change My Appearance?</a></p>
4199. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/can-i-make-dua-that-allah-restores-my-physical-features/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Make Dua That Allah Restores My Physical Features?</a></p>
4200. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/how-do-i-deal-with-being-put-down-and-being-compared-to-my-beautiful-and-fair-skinned-relatives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Deal With Being Put Down and Being Compared to My Beautiful and Fair-Skinned Relatives?</a></p>
4201. <div></div>
4202. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
4203. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
4204. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4205. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
4206. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/can-i-ask-allah-to-make-me-more-beautiful/">Can I Ask Allah to Make Me More Beautiful?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4211. </item>
4212. <item>
4213. <title>How Do I Stop Spewing Lies When I Get Angry?</title>
4214. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-do-i-stop-spewing-lies-when-i-get-angry/</link>
4216. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4217. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
4218. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4219. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
4220. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
4221. <category><![CDATA[anger management]]></category>
4222. <category><![CDATA[apology]]></category>
4223. <category><![CDATA[Islamic guidance]]></category>
4224. <category><![CDATA[marital advice]]></category>
4225. <category><![CDATA[marital harmony]]></category>
4226. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
4227. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
4228. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
4229. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343243</guid>
4230.  
4231. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I married a pious girl last July. She’s devout, but we sometimes argue. In anger, I accused her of being non-virgin, which isn’t true. Now, she&#8217;s disconnected from communication. How can I make our marriage happy? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your anger and frustration, [&#8230;]</p>
4232. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-do-i-stop-spewing-lies-when-i-get-angry/">How Do I Stop Spewing Lies When I Get Angry?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4233. ]]></description>
4234. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
4235. <h3>Question</h3>
4236. <p>I married a pious girl last July. She’s devout, but we sometimes argue. In anger, I accused her of being non-virgin, which isn’t true. Now, she&#8217;s disconnected from communication. How can I make our marriage happy?</p>
4237. <h3>Answer</h3>
4238. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your anger and frustration, but I strongly urge you to take anger management classes, discover patience, fear God, and apologize.</p>
4239. <h4>Anger</h4>
4240. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said repeatedly to the one who asked him for advice, “Do not get angry.” [Bukhari] In his commentary on Imam Malik’s Muwatta’, Imam Suyuti quotes Imam Baji as saying, “The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) gathered all good for this man in one short expression because anger causes great harm to both religion and worldly life as a result of what one says or does when angry.“ ‘Do not get angry’ means not acting according to what your anger makes you inclined towards and restraining yourself. As for anger itself, a human can’t prevent it; rather, what they can prevent is acting according to what anger calls one to do….” [Suyuti, Tanwir al-Hawalik, 1.212]</p>
4241. <p>The best answers I can give you about anger in Islam are here; please read them in full, apply the tips, and recite the du`as:</p>
4242. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/the-fiqh-of-anger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Control My Anger?</a></p>
4243. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-i-deal-with-anger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Deal With Anger?</a></p>
4244. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/how-can-we-control-anger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can We Control Anger?</a></p>
4245. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-anger-sinful/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Anger Sinful?</a></p>
4246. <h4>Effort</h4>
4247. <p>You must put lots of work into this effort to change. You must start with not lying while you are angry. It’s better to say, “Your actions have made me angry, “or “I don’t appreciate what you are doing. “ There is no need for insults at all. In general, I urge you to read more, learn about the deen, read the Quran daily, learn Arabic, read about the great companions, scholars, and saints of Islam, and study tasawwuf (science of purifying the heart). You should also weaken your heat/strength regularly by fasting. I would see a homeopath to get a natural remedy to help balance the constitution.</p>
4248. <h4>Apologize</h4>
4249. <p>There is no question that you must first repent to Allah and then apologize and say you didn’t mean it. Marriage is not easy, and these are the hard parts. If you don’t apologize, you are breaking off a piece of her heart, and she will grow distant from you with each episode of anger. Ask her to help you, and tell her that you want to defeat the anger and the Shaytan. In sha Allah, she will support you. Be grateful for a wife like her, and pray that you grow old together with a strong bond.</p>
4250. <p>Please see these links as well:</p>
4251. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-there-a-supplication-dua-to-help-control-a-bad-temper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is There a Supplication (Du`a) to Help Control a Bad Temper?</a></div>
4252. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-anger-management-and-good-character/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Anger Management and Good Character</a></div>
4253. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/adab/is-my-husband-possessed-when-he-gets-angry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is My Husband Possessed When He Gets Angry?</a></div>
4254. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/adab/can-we-say-mean-things-back-in-self-defense/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can We Say Mean Things Back in Self-Defense?</a></div>
4255. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
4256. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
4257. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4258. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
4259. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-do-i-stop-spewing-lies-when-i-get-angry/">How Do I Stop Spewing Lies When I Get Angry?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4264. </item>
4265. <item>
4266. <title>Can a Filthy Stone Become Purifying Again?</title>
4267. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-a-filthy-stone-become-purifying-again/</link>
4269. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4270. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
4271. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
4272. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
4273. <category><![CDATA[certainty]]></category>
4274. <category><![CDATA[doubt]]></category>
4275. <category><![CDATA[filth]]></category>
4276. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
4277. <category><![CDATA[impure item]]></category>
4278. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
4279. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
4280. <category><![CDATA[legal principle]]></category>
4281. <category><![CDATA[purification]]></category>
4282. <category><![CDATA[purifying]]></category>
4283. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
4284. <category><![CDATA[quranic verse]]></category>
4285. <category><![CDATA[stone]]></category>
4286. <category><![CDATA[tayammum]]></category>
4287. <category><![CDATA[washing]]></category>
4288. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343239</guid>
4289.  
4290. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Can Tayammum be done on an item that has become impure but then washed either by the person washing it or after it has rained and removed all traces of the filth? Answer I pray this finds you in the best of states. No, you won’t be able to [&#8230;]</p>
4291. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-a-filthy-stone-become-purifying-again/">Can a Filthy Stone Become Purifying Again?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4292. ]]></description>
4293. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
4294. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
4295. <p>Can Tayammum be done on an item that has become impure but then washed either by the person washing it or after it has rained and removed all traces of the filth?</p>
4296. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
4297. <p>I pray this finds you in the best of states.</p>
4298. <div>No, you won’t be able to give back to a filthy stone, its purifying aspect, by washing it. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
4299. <p>This is because a stone (or the ground), before being affected by filth, was deemed by the sacred law (shari&#8217;a) to be pure and purifying. After the filth, both its purity and purifying quality have been removed. After washing away the filth, we know for sure that the stone is pure again. As for it being purifying (and thus usable for Tayamum), we don’t know because no information has been given to us by Allah, the Most High, or His Messenger (Blessings and Peace be upon him).</p>
4300. <p>Thus, we have no choice but to consider this washed stone pure but <strong>not</strong> purifying. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
4301. <p>This is based on the following legal principle:</p>
4302. <p>“Certainty is not lifted by a doubt.” [Ibn Nujaym, al-Ashbah wa’l Nadha’ir; Majallat al-Ahkam al-‘Adiliyya]</p></div>
4303. <div>
4304. Who, in turn, is based on the following verse of the Quran:</p>
4305. </div>
4306. <div><strong>“Most of them follow nothing but conjectures. Surely, conjectures are of no avail in the matter of truth at all.”</strong> [Quran, 10:36]</div>
4307. <div></div>
4308. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
4309. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
4310. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4311. <div>
4312. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
4313. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then, he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
4314. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
4315. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
4316. </div>
4317. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-a-filthy-stone-become-purifying-again/">Can a Filthy Stone Become Purifying Again?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4322. </item>
4323. <item>
4324. <title>If I Immediately Covered My Awra, Is My Prayer Valid?</title>
4325. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/if-i-immediately-covered-my-awra-is-my-prayer-valid/</link>
4327. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4328. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
4329. <category><![CDATA[Prayer (Shafii)]]></category>
4330. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
4331. <category><![CDATA[awra]]></category>
4332. <category><![CDATA[clothing]]></category>
4333. <category><![CDATA[headscarf (hijab)]]></category>
4334. <category><![CDATA[nakedness]]></category>
4335. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
4336. <category><![CDATA[Reliance of the Traveller]]></category>
4337. <category><![CDATA[salah]]></category>
4338. <category><![CDATA[under the chin]]></category>
4339. <category><![CDATA[validity]]></category>
4340. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343231</guid>
4341.  
4342. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If a part of my awra was exposed during salah, but I covered it immediately, do I have to repeat the salah? Is the area under the chin considered awra, and if it is, and I did not know, would I have to repeat all my salahs wherein it [&#8230;]</p>
4343. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/if-i-immediately-covered-my-awra-is-my-prayer-valid/">If I Immediately Covered My Awra, Is My Prayer Valid?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4344. ]]></description>
4345. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
4346. <h3>Question</h3>
4347. <p>If a part of my awra was exposed during salah, but I covered it immediately, do I have to repeat the salah? Is the area under the chin considered awra, and if it is, and I did not know, would I have to repeat all my salahs wherein it was exposed?</p>
4348. <h3>Answer</h3>
4349. <p>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for your scrupulousness and sincerity.</p>
4350. <h4>Nakedness</h4>
4351. <p>It says in the Reliance of the Traveller:</p>
4352. <p>f5.2 Clothing one’s nakedness is a necessary condition for the validity of the prayer (O: when one is able). Seeing a hole in one’s clothes after a prayer is like seeing a spot of filth (n: meaning the prayer must be repeated, as at f4.7, unless one covers the hole immediately, as below at f5.5).</p>
4353. <p>f5.5 One’s prayer is valid when there is a tear through which one’s nakedness shows that one covers with one’s hand (A: immediately, i.e., one must do so before enough time passes to say “Subhan Allah”) (O: that is, one must cover it with one’s hand when not prostrating, at which point not covering it is excusable).</p>
4354. <h4>Under the Chin</h4>
4355. <p>As for the area under the chin, you should cover it, as it is considered a part of nakedness, but if you didn’t in the past, you may follow the view in the links below, so you would not need to repeat past prayers for this.</p>
4356. <p>Please see more details here:</p>
4357. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-the-area-under-the-chin-awra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is the Area under the Chin from the Nakedness of a Woman?</a></div>
4358. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-are-the-requirements-of-hijab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Are the Requirements of Hijab?</a></div>
4359. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/modesty/what-should-my-hijab-be-covering/#:~:text=Thank%20you%20for%20your%20question,down%20and%20cover%20her%20chest." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Should My Hijab Be Covering?</a></div>
4360. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
4361. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
4362. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4363. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
4364. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/if-i-immediately-covered-my-awra-is-my-prayer-valid/">If I Immediately Covered My Awra, Is My Prayer Valid?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4369. </item>
4370. <item>
4371. <title>Did Imam Ghazali Repent from Kalam towards the End of His Life?</title>
4372. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/history-answers/did-imam-ghazali-repent-from-kalam-towards-the-end-of-his-life/</link>
4374. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
4375. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
4376. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
4377. <category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
4378. <category><![CDATA[abu hamid al-ghazali]]></category>
4379. <category><![CDATA[kalam]]></category>
4380. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343218</guid>
4381.  
4382. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Did Imam Ghazali Repent from Kalam towards the End of His Life? In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz clarifies Imam Ghazal&#8217;s attitude toward Kalam after his spiritual crisis. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned [&#8230;]</p>
4383. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/history-answers/did-imam-ghazali-repent-from-kalam-towards-the-end-of-his-life/">Did Imam Ghazali Repent from Kalam towards the End of His Life?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4384. ]]></description>
4385. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4386. <h3>Did Imam Ghazali Repent from Kalam towards the End of His Life?</h3>
4387. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz clarifies Imam Ghazal&#8217;s attitude toward Kalam after his spiritual crisis.</p>
4388. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Did Imam Ghazali Repent from Kalam towards the End of His Life  Did Imam Ghazali Change His Views ne" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tX3c85W_UDQ?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FDYWErS3UWugGrFNYjPNEZ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
4389. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
4390. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/history-answers/did-imam-ghazali-repent-from-kalam-towards-the-end-of-his-life/">Did Imam Ghazali Repent from Kalam towards the End of His Life?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4391. ]]></content:encoded>
4395. </item>
4396. <item>
4397. <title>Are Adrenaline Supplements Halal?</title>
4398. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-adrenaline-supplements-halal/</link>
4400. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
4401. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
4402. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
4403. <category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
4404. <category><![CDATA[adrenaline]]></category>
4405. <category><![CDATA[supplements]]></category>
4406. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343213</guid>
4407.  
4408. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is adrenaline haram? I have been prescribed adrenaline as I have a rare allergy, where I can&#8217;t have fruit and vegetables that are plants where the skin can&#8217;t be taken off or the seed can&#8217;t be taken out or wheat and I can only have plain cereals due to [&#8230;]</p>
4409. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-adrenaline-supplements-halal/">Are Adrenaline Supplements Halal?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4410. ]]></description>
4411. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b></p>
4412. <h3>Question</h3>
4413. <p>Is adrenaline haram? I have been prescribed adrenaline as I have a rare allergy, where I can&#8217;t have fruit and vegetables that are plants where the skin can&#8217;t be taken off or the seed can&#8217;t be taken out or wheat and I can only have plain cereals due to what is in them. The adrenaline was prescribed to me as a precautionary measurement as they are unsure on whether I am may go into anaphylaxis.</p>
4414. <h3>Answer</h3>
4415. <p>I pray you are well.</p>
4416. <p>Bismillah</p>
4417. <p>If the adrenaline supplements are produced from unslaughtered or haram animals, it would not be permissible to use if there are alternative forms of medications available for you. Please consult your doctor on that matter.</p>
4418. <p>If there is no other alternative then the adrenaline is permissible to take if it will, in the opinion of your doctor, help with your issue. (Ibn &#8216;Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar)</p>
4419. <p>Related</p>
4420. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-i-take-non-halal-medical-supplements/">Can I Take Non-Halal Medical Supplements?</a></p>
4421. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-take-medicine-with-unlawful-ingredients/">Can I Take Medicine With Unlawful Ingredients?</a></p>
4422. <p>May Allah give you ease and wellbeing.</p>
4423. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
4424. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><b><br />
4425. </b></p>
4426. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b> began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History, he moved to Damascus in 2007, where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital. He was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence.</p>
4427. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-adrenaline-supplements-halal/">Are Adrenaline Supplements Halal?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4433. <item>
4434. <title>Can a Spouse Look at Each Other’s Face After Death?</title>
4435. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/can-a-spouse-look-at-each-others-face-after-death/</link>
4437. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
4438. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
4439. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
4440. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
4441. <category><![CDATA[death of spouse]]></category>
4442. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343209</guid>
4443.  
4444. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If one of the spouses dies, and one is looking at or touching their dead bodies or looking at a photo of when they were alive, is it impermissible? What is their marriage status, and will they reunite as husband and wife in Jannah? Answer In the Name of [&#8230;]</p>
4445. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/can-a-spouse-look-at-each-others-face-after-death/">Can a Spouse Look at Each Other’s Face After Death?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4446. ]]></description>
4447. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</b></p>
4448. <h3>Question</h3>
4449. <p>If one of the spouses dies, and one is looking at or touching their dead bodies or looking at a photo of when they were alive, is it impermissible? What is their marriage status, and will they reunite as husband and wife in Jannah?</p>
4450. <h3>Answer</h3>
4451. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
4452. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
4453. <p>A husband can look at his wife’s face and photo but not touch her body. The status and bond of the marriage have now ended. However, they will unite as husband and wife in Jannah if they don’t remarry.</p>
4454. <h4>Wife Permitted to See, Touch, and Bathe Husband</h4>
4455. <p>When a man passes away, his wife, in some respects, is considered to be still in his marriage until the completion of her waiting period (idda), which, in the event of death, is four months and ten days. Thus, she will be permitted to see her husband’s face, touch his body, and bathe him.</p>
4456. <h4>Husband Not Permitted to Touch and Bathe Wife in the Hanafi School</h4>
4457. <p>However, if the wife passes away, the marriage bond is considered terminated as soon as her soul leaves her body. As such, the husband will not be permitted to bathe his ex-wife.</p>
4458. <p>A woman may bathe her husband, contrary to the man, for he will not bathe his wife as the marriage bond has ended. Ali (Allah be pleased with him) did not actively bathe Sayyida Fatima (Allah be pleased with her); instead, she was bathed by a female Companion, Umm Ayman, and was aided by Sayyiduna Ali in making the various arrangements.</p>
4459. <p>[Tahtawi, Hashiya al-Tahtawi ’ala Maraqi &#8216;l-Falah; Ibn ’Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
4460. <h4>Other Schools of Fiqh</h4>
4461. <p>The three schools of fiqh permit the husband to bathe the wife, while the Hanafi School disagrees with the above explanation. However, it should be remembered that this is a matter of ijtihad that has been discussed, researched, and studied by the various Mujtahids of this Umma. We must respect the views of all of them and follow the opinion of one school.</p>
4462. <h4>A Woman Who Remarries After Husband Passing Away</h4>
4463. <p>one of the three positions the scholars have taken with regards to a lady whose husband passed on before her and she subsequently remarried says</p>
4464. <ol>
4465. <li aria-level="1">she can select which husband she wishes to be with Jannah. The other two positions say:</li>
4466. <li aria-level="1"> that she will be with a husband that had the most beautiful character and</li>
4467. <li aria-level="1"> she will be with her last husband – the third position being superior.</li>
4468. </ol>
4469. <p>[Tabarani, Al-Mujam al-Kabir]</p>
4470. <p>These are views supported by hadiths. The best thing to do is to leave the decision to Allah Most High. This is an issue of the unseen, which we are not obliged to delve into. Remember, a person in Jannah will not have any regrets or worries and will be in eternal happiness and bliss.</p>
4471. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
4472. <h4>Related</h4>
4473. <ul>
4474. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/death-and-funerals-seekersguidance-reader/">Death and Funerals: SeekersGuidance Reader &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4475. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/will-remember-husbands-paradise/">Will I Remember All My Husbands in Paradise? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4476. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/will-women-be-granted-what-men-will-be-granted-in-paradise/">Will Women Be Granted? What Men Will Be Granted in Paradise? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4477. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/will-i-be-with-my-husband-in-paradise/">Will I Be With My Husband In Paradise? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4478. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/eschatology/can-i-remain-single-in-paradise/">Can I Remain Single in Paradise? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4479. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/eschatology/is-it-possible-to-reject-my-worldly-husband-in-paradise/">Is It Possible to Reject My Worldly Husband in Paradise? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
4480. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-will-a-man-have-time-for-his-wife-when-he-has-the-maidens-of-paradise/">How Will a Man Have Time for His Wife When He Has the Maidens of Paradise? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
4481. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/reader-on-womens-ranks-in-the-hereafter/">Reader on Women’s Ranks in the Hereafter &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4482. </ul>
4483. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on<a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/"> SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
4484. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
4485. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
4486. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
4487. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Patel</b> is a traditionally-trained scholar who has studied within UK, India, Pakistan, Syria, Jordan and Turkey.</p>
4488. <p>He started his early education in UK. He went onto complete hifz of Qur’an in India, then enrolled into an Islamic seminary in UK where he studied the secular and Alimiyyah sciences. He then travelled to Karachi, Pakistan.</p>
4489. <p>He has been an Imam in Rep of Ireland for a number of years. He has taught hifz of the Qur’an, Tajwid, Fiqh and many other Islamic sciences to both children and adults onsite and online extensively in UK and Ireland. He was teaching at a local Islamic seminary for 12 years in the UK where he was a librarian and a teacher of Islamic sciences.</p>
4490. <p>He currently resides in UK with his wife. His personal interest is love of books and gardening.</p>
4491. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/can-a-spouse-look-at-each-others-face-after-death/">Can a Spouse Look at Each Other’s Face After Death?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4497. <item>
4498. <title>Is It Permissible to Switch between Sura’s in Prayer?</title>
4499. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-switch-between-suras-in-prayer/</link>
4501. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
4502. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
4503. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
4504. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
4505. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
4506. <category><![CDATA[change]]></category>
4507. <category><![CDATA[invalid]]></category>
4508. <category><![CDATA[mid-way]]></category>
4509. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
4510. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
4511. <category><![CDATA[shift]]></category>
4512. <category><![CDATA[skip]]></category>
4513. <category><![CDATA[sura]]></category>
4514. <category><![CDATA[valid]]></category>
4515. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343201</guid>
4516.  
4517. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question The following scenario occurred. I recited Surat al-Nasr in the first raka’ and intended to recite Surat al-Masad in the second. However, when the second raka’ came and I finished Surat al-fatiha, I accidentally started reciting Surat al-Ikhlas by saying “Qul”. I then stopped and realized it would be [&#8230;]</p>
4518. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-switch-between-suras-in-prayer/">Is It Permissible to Switch between Sura’s in Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4519. ]]></description>
4520. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</strong></p>
4521. <h3>Question</h3>
4522. <p>The following scenario occurred. I recited Surat al-Nasr in the first raka’ and intended to recite Surat al-Masad in the second. However, when the second raka’ came and I finished Surat al-fatiha, I accidentally started reciting Surat al-Ikhlas by saying “Qul”.</p>
4523. <p>I then stopped and realized it would be disliked because it skipped over masad, so I recited the bismillah and then recited surat al-Masad. Was this correct, or what should I have done? Should I repeat the prayer? Is it disliked if one switches surah because they accidentally started reciting one that was not intended?<strong> </strong></p>
4524. <h3><strong>Answer<br />
4525. </strong></h3>
4526. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate<br />
4527. <strong><br />
4528. </strong>If one recites Sura al-Nasr in the first unit and then accidentally begin to recite Sura al-Ikhlas in the second, they will continue in their recitation of Sura al-Ikhlas. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
4529. <p>Intentionally skipping a small sura of the Quran is prohibitively disliked as it resembles giving preference to one sura over others and abandoning the skipped sura. The ruling of prohibitively disliked only applies when done intentionally. [Ibid.]</p>
4530. <p>If one begins a sura-even if just by one word-one will complete that sura; otherwise, abandoning a Surah that one has already commenced shares in the same legal reasoning of intentionally skipping a sura. [Ibid.]</p>
4531. <p>Hope this helps<br />
4532. Allah knows best</p>
4533. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
4534. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4535. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a teacher of Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he went on to study at Darul Uloom Seminary in New York and completed his studies in Darul Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen. There he completed the memorization of the Qur’an and his study of the Islamic Sciences. Throughout his years of study he was blessed to learn from many great scholars: al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz, al-Habib Kazhim al-Saqqaf, al-Shaykh Umar bin Husayn al-Khatib, and others. Upon returning, he joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</span></p>
4536. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-switch-between-suras-in-prayer/">Is It Permissible to Switch between Sura’s in Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4542. <item>
4543. <title>Is It Permissible to Prostrate in Prayer If Emotionally Moved by the Quran?</title>
4544. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-prostrate-in-prayer-if-emotionally-moved-by-the-quran/</link>
4546. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
4547. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
4548. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
4549. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
4550. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343195</guid>
4551.  
4552. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Sometimes I feel like doing sajdah when reciting Quran, even though it’s not one of the ayas of sajdah tilawah. Is it allowed to do sajdah when an aya moves you? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to prostrate due to [&#8230;]</p>
4553. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-prostrate-in-prayer-if-emotionally-moved-by-the-quran/">Is It Permissible to Prostrate in Prayer If Emotionally Moved by the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4554. ]]></description>
4555. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</strong></p>
4556. <h3>Question</h3>
4557. <p>Sometimes I feel like doing sajdah when reciting Quran, even though it’s not one of the ayas of sajdah tilawah. Is it allowed to do sajdah when an aya moves you?<strong><br />
4558. </strong></p>
4559. <h3><strong>Answer<br />
4560. </strong></h3>
4561. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
4562. <p>It is permissible to prostrate due to being moved by the Quran. The prostration must be done with all the prerequisite conditions of the prayer: facing the qibla, having wudu, proper clothing, etc&#8230; [Tahtawi/Shurunbulali, Hashiyat Maraqi al-Falah]</p>
4563. <p>However, one must realize that stopping one’s recitation for the sake of an act that is not sunna is leaving that which is more rewarding.</p>
4564. <p>A better way to show your reverence for the Quran and the verses that moved you is to keep repeating those verses and making du’a to Allah Most High in a way that is relevant to their meanings. These are the practices of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
4565. <h4><strong>Repeating Verses<br />
4566. </strong></h4>
4567. <p>Abu Dharr (Allah be pleased with him) said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) one night, repeat a single verse until dawn: ((If You punish them, indeed they are Your servants)). I said, “O Messenger of Allah, you kept repeating this verse until dawn!?” He said, “I asked my Lord to be able to intercede for my nation; it will reach all who do not associate anything with Allah.” [Bayhaqi, al-Sunan al-Kubra]<strong><br />
4568. </strong></p>
4569. <h4><strong>Supplicating<br />
4570. </strong></h4>
4571. <p>Hudhayfa bin al-Yaman (Allah be pleased with him) said, “I prayed with the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace), and he would say in his bowing ‘Glory be to my Lord All-Mighty’ and in his prostration’ Glory be to my Lord Most High.’ And whenever he would pass a verse of mercy, he would pause at it and ask from Allah; and whenever he would pass a verse of punishment, he would seek refuge (in Allah) from it.” [Ahmad]</p>
4572. <p>Hope this helps<br />
4573. Allah knows best</p>
4574. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
4575. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4576. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a teacher of Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he went on to study at Darul Uloom Seminary in New York and completed his studies in Darul Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen. There he completed the memorization of the Qur’an and his study of the Islamic Sciences. Throughout his years of study he was blessed to learn from many great scholars: al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz, al-Habib Kazhim al-Saqqaf, al-Shaykh Umar bin Husayn al-Khatib, and others. Upon returning, he joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</span></p>
4577. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-prostrate-in-prayer-if-emotionally-moved-by-the-quran/">Is It Permissible to Prostrate in Prayer If Emotionally Moved by the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4578. ]]></content:encoded>
4582. </item>
4583. <item>
4584. <title>Is Flattery Permissible?</title>
4585. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-flattery-permissible/</link>
4587. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
4588. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
4589. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
4590. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
4591. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
4592. <category><![CDATA[admire]]></category>
4593. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
4594. <category><![CDATA[circumstances]]></category>
4595. <category><![CDATA[ethics]]></category>
4596. <category><![CDATA[flatteny]]></category>
4597. <category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
4598. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
4599. <category><![CDATA[others]]></category>
4600. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
4601. <category><![CDATA[praise]]></category>
4602. <category><![CDATA[sinful]]></category>
4603. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343191</guid>
4604.  
4605. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is flattery permissible? Answer Flattery is defined as expressing gratifying respect or admiration or as excessive and insincere praise given primarily to further one’s interests. This is not permissible. Flattery Hammam ibn al-Harith reported that a person began to praise ‘Uthman and Miqdad sat upon his knee, and he [&#8230;]</p>
4606. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-flattery-permissible/">Is Flattery Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4607. ]]></description>
4608. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
4609. <h3>Question</h3>
4610. <p>Is flattery permissible?</p>
4611. <h3>Answer</h3>
4612. <p>Flattery is defined as expressing gratifying respect or admiration or as excessive and insincere praise given primarily to further one’s interests. This is not permissible.</p>
4613. <h4><strong>Flattery<br />
4614. </strong></h4>
4615. <p>Hammam ibn al-Harith reported that a person began to praise ‘Uthman and Miqdad sat upon his knee, and he was bulky and began to throw pebbles upon his (the flatterer&#8217;s) face. Thereupon `Uthman said, “What is the matter with you? And he said: ‘Verily, Allah&#8217;s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, ‘When you see those who shower (undue) praise (upon others), throw dust upon their faces.’” [Muslim]</p>
4616. <p>Ibn Muflih said, “It is said that the Prophet meant by (throw sand in their faces) to express rebuttal and disapproval, as is said to a student who is repudiated.” [Al-adab al-Shar’iyya, 3/453]</p>
4617. <h4><strong>Du’a</strong></h4>
4618. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught us this supplication. Please learn it and recite it.</p>
4619. <p dir="rtl">اللَّهُمَّ لاَ تُؤَاخِذْنِي بِمَا يَقُولُونَ وَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا لاَ يَعْلَمُونَ [وَاجْعَلْنِي خَيْرًا مِمَّا يَظُّنُّونَ]</p>
4620. <p>O Allah, do not call me to account for what they say and forgive me for what they have no knowledge of [and make me better than they imagine]. [Bukhari [Bayhaqi in brackets]]</p>
4621. <p>Please see this link to learn more about excessive flattery:<br />
4622. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/excessive-praise-of-people/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Excessive Praise Of People</a><br />
4623. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-wrong-to-ask-others-not-to-praise-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Wrong to Ask Others Not to Praise Me?</a><br />
4624. <a href="https://muslimcentral.com/omar-suleiman-prayers-of-the-pious-episode-19-make-me-better-than-what-they-think/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MAKE ME BETTER THAN WHAT THEY THINK</a> [Omar Suleiman]<br />
4625. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/is-giving-encouraging-comments-like-good-job-to-someone-haram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Giving Encouraging Comments Like “Good Job” to Someone Haram?</a></p>
4626. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
4627. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
4628. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4629. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
4630. <p>&nbsp;</p>
4631. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-flattery-permissible/">Is Flattery Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4636. </item>
4637. <item>
4638. <title>Can I Recite Prayer in English?</title>
4639. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-recite-prayer-in-english/</link>
4641. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
4642. <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
4643. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
4644. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
4645. <category><![CDATA[Arabic]]></category>
4646. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
4647. <category><![CDATA[language]]></category>
4648. <category><![CDATA[madhhab]]></category>
4649. <category><![CDATA[muslim]]></category>
4650. <category><![CDATA[native]]></category>
4651. <category><![CDATA[new]]></category>
4652. <category><![CDATA[other]]></category>
4653. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
4654. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
4655. <category><![CDATA[REVERT]]></category>
4656. <category><![CDATA[schools]]></category>
4657. <category><![CDATA[valid]]></category>
4658. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343186</guid>
4659.  
4660. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question  If a new Muslim said their salah in English because they found it too hard to learn it in Arabic, was Allah accepting their salah? Do all four Madhhab agree? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate According to the Hanafi school, prayer is valid [&#8230;]</p>
4661. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-recite-prayer-in-english/">Can I Recite Prayer in English?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4662. ]]></description>
4663. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</strong></p>
4664. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
4665. <p>If a new Muslim said their salah in English because they found it too hard to learn it in Arabic, was Allah accepting their salah? Do all four Madhhab agree?</p>
4666. <h3><strong>Answer<br />
4667. </strong></h3>
4668. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
4669. <p>According to the Hanafi school, prayer is valid in a language other than Arabic unless the person is unable to recite Arabic, such as a new Muslim. [Maydani, al-Lubab fi Sharh al-Kitab]</p>
4670. <p>Note that it is obligatory for a new Muslim to slowly work towards being able to recite sura al-Fatiha and any small sura in Arabic. This can be learned orally or via transliteration. [Ibid.]</p>
4671. <p>In the meantime, they have two choices: they can recite the translation of the Quranic verses in their own language or they can replace the recitation of the Quran with remembrances like SubhanAllah (meaning glory be to Allah) in Arabic. [Ibid.]</p>
4672. <p>The latter opinion is more cautious as it would be valid in both the Hanafi and Shafii schools. As they learn the Arabic verses of the Quran, they will include them in their prayer, replacing the remembrances.</p>
4673. <h4><strong>The Other Schools</strong></h4>
4674. <p>Shafi’i School<em><br />
4675. </em></p>
4676. <p>According to the Shafi’i school, if one cannot recite Sura al-Fatiha in Arabic they must learn it; otherwise, they can read it from the Quran in prayer. If they have no teacher or the prayer time is about to expire, they are prohibited from reciting in any other language. [Ibn Naqib, ‘Umdat al-Salik]</p>
4677. <p>If they know another part of the Quran, they will recite seven verses of equal length to Sura al-Fatiha. If they cannot recite from another part of the Quran, they will say Arabic remembrances of Allah equal to the length of Sura al-Fatiha. [Ibid.]</p>
4678. <p>If they know part of Sura al-Fatiha, they will recite what they can in Arabic and then use remembrances for the rest. [Ibid.]</p>
4679. <p>If they cannot do any of the above, they will merely stand for the length of time it takes to recite Sura al-Fatiha &#8211; they do not have to repeat such a prayer. [Ibid.]</p>
4680. <p>Maliki School<em><br />
4681. </em><br />
4682. According to the Maliki school, reciting the Quran in any language other than Arabic is invalid. [Qarafi, Dhakhir; Ibn Abd al-Barr, Ikhtilaf Aqwal Malik wa Ashabuhu]</p>
4683. <p>Hanbali School<em><br />
4684. </em><strong><br />
4685. </strong>According to the Hanbali school, one’s prayer is not valid by reciting in any language other than Arabic [Ibn Qudama, al-Mughni]</p>
4686. <p>Hope this helps<br />
4687. Allah knows best</p>
4688. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
4689. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
4690. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a teacher of Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he went on to study at Darul Uloom Seminary in New York and completed his studies in Darul Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen. There he completed the memorization of the Qur’an and his study of the Islamic Sciences. Throughout his years of study he was blessed to learn from many great scholars: al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz, al-Habib Kazhim al-Saqqaf, al-Shaykh Umar bin Husayn al-Khatib, and others. Upon returning, he joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</span></p>
4691. <p>&nbsp;</p>
4692. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-recite-prayer-in-english/">Can I Recite Prayer in English?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4697. </item>
4698. <item>
4699. <title>Are There Specific Foods and Prayers to Improve Mental Health and Make the Brain Healthier?</title>
4700. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/are-there-specific-foods-and-prayers-to-improve-mental-health-and-make-the-brain-healthier/</link>
4702. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4703. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
4704. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4705. <category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
4706. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
4707. <category><![CDATA[Remembrance (Dhikr)]]></category>
4708. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
4709. <category><![CDATA[blessings]]></category>
4710. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
4711. <category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>
4712. <category><![CDATA[illness]]></category>
4713. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
4714. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
4715. <category><![CDATA[prayers]]></category>
4716. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
4717. <category><![CDATA[seeking cure]]></category>
4718. <category><![CDATA[sunna]]></category>
4719. <category><![CDATA[supplications]]></category>
4720. <category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category>
4721. <category><![CDATA[treatment]]></category>
4722. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343182</guid>
4723.  
4724. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Are there any foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunna to address brain chemical imbalances? I have severe mental health problems. Also, are there any prayers to recite for brain and mental health issues? Answer I pray Allah heals you and all your loved ones who suffer from these [&#8230;]</p>
4725. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/are-there-specific-foods-and-prayers-to-improve-mental-health-and-make-the-brain-healthier/">Are There Specific Foods and Prayers to Improve Mental Health and Make the Brain Healthier?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4726. ]]></description>
4727. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
4728. <h3>Question</h3>
4729. <p>Are there any foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunna to address brain chemical imbalances? I have severe mental health problems. Also, are there any prayers to recite for brain and mental health issues?</p>
4730. <h3>Answer</h3>
4731. <p>I pray Allah heals you and all your loved ones who suffer from these difficulties.</p>
4732. <p>I don’t know of any specific food in the Quran and Sunna that is suitable for your condition. You should be certain that “Allah has not manifested an illness without manifesting for it a cure.” [Bukhari] Every illness can be treated eventually, but not every patient may be cured. This is down to the plan Allah has for His servants.</p>
4733. <p>Treatment comes from following the means Allah has provided us. That is also from the Sunna. You should, therefore, go and seek treatment for your mental health problems with doctors and therapists. People who have training in the fields of healing on various levels; people who have a peer review system and oversight to ensure their practice is acceptable.</p>
4734. <p>Following these means, even if it costs a bit of money, is what is likely to bring about a cure.</p>
4735. <p>As for the du&#8217;a you want: one of the best du&#8217;as you can make is the one that comes from the bottom of your heart, in your own words, in a state where you feel deeply in need of the help of Allah Most High. This, coupled with the last moments of the night, saying “Alhamdulillah” and the blessings on the blessed Prophet, Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) at the beginning and the end of the supplication, all add to the likelihood of what you ask being granted.</p>
4736. <p>Ask in order to express your human need, take the means to get a cure, and leave the results to Allah. It may be that He wants you to struggle for a while to raise your rank, and then heal you in a way that will leave you grateful for His gifts.</p>
4737. <p>May Allah facilitate what is best for you with you having clarity and certainty of its benefit to you.</p>
4738. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
4739. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4740. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
4741. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/are-there-specific-foods-and-prayers-to-improve-mental-health-and-make-the-brain-healthier/">Are There Specific Foods and Prayers to Improve Mental Health and Make the Brain Healthier?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4746. </item>
4747. <item>
4748. <title>Do the Prayers of Non-Muslims Get Answered?</title>
4749. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/do-the-prayers-of-non-muslims-get-answered/</link>
4751. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4752. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
4753. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
4754. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4755. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
4756. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
4757. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
4758. <category><![CDATA[answered prayers]]></category>
4759. <category><![CDATA[belief]]></category>
4760. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
4761. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
4762. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
4763. <category><![CDATA[prayers]]></category>
4764. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
4765. <category><![CDATA[soundproofs]]></category>
4766. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343178</guid>
4767.  
4768. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question People from other faiths claim to have prayers answered or receive signs, just like Muslims. Is this true, or are they lying? Does the Quran and Hadith speak about this? Answer They are not lying; Allah does, indeed, answer their prayers. He is supremely generous, and He gives to [&#8230;]</p>
4769. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/do-the-prayers-of-non-muslims-get-answered/">Do the Prayers of Non-Muslims Get Answered?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4770. ]]></description>
4771. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
4772. <h3>Question</h3>
4773. <p>People from other faiths claim to have prayers answered or receive signs, just like Muslims. Is this true, or are they lying? Does the Quran and Hadith speak about this?</p>
4774. <h3>Answer</h3>
4775. <p>They are not lying; Allah does, indeed, answer their prayers. He is supremely generous, and He gives to everyone. This is one of the reasons why Allah deserves worship: He gives to everyone in this world:</p>
4776. <p>“And He has granted you all that you asked Him for. If you tried to count Allah’s blessings, you would never be able to number them. Indeed humankind is truly unfair, [totally] ungrateful.” (Quran, 14:33)</p>
4777. <p>The original Arabic text of the above verse indicates that from all the types of things people ask Him, Allah grants them some of these things. This is the general way of His generosity.</p>
4778. <p>They shouldn’t use this as a validation for their religion being correct &#8211; otherwise, all of the contradicting religions would be correct &#8211; because everyone’s prayers are answered to some degree. The prayers of the Believers are answered more, and their supplications benefit them in this life and the next, which is not the case with the disbelievers.</p>
4779. <p>Rather, they should look at the soundproofs and guidance for the body, mind, and soul Islam brings. The truth is that Islam is the religion God wants to practice, not the subjective experience of individuals.</p>
4780. <p>May Allah give us deep certitude in the truth of His revelation.</p>
4781. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
4782. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4783. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
4784. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/do-the-prayers-of-non-muslims-get-answered/">Do the Prayers of Non-Muslims Get Answered?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4789. </item>
4790. <item>
4791. <title>How to Handle Strong Aggression Problems?</title>
4792. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-to-handle-strong-aggression-problems/</link>
4794. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4795. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
4796. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4797. <category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
4798. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
4799. <category><![CDATA[Remembrance (Dhikr)]]></category>
4800. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
4801. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
4802. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
4803. <category><![CDATA[anger management]]></category>
4804. <category><![CDATA[blessings on the prophet]]></category>
4805. <category><![CDATA[emotional well-being]]></category>
4806. <category><![CDATA[Islamic remedies]]></category>
4807. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
4808. <category><![CDATA[nasheeds]]></category>
4809. <category><![CDATA[Qur'an recitation]]></category>
4810. <category><![CDATA[ruqya]]></category>
4811. <category><![CDATA[severe anger issues]]></category>
4812. <category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category>
4813. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343174</guid>
4814.  
4815. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question A brother I know has severe anger issues despite being firmly in the Deen. Reciting the Quran, ruqya, and nasheeds has not helped, and while Tildin has, the anger returns when he runs out. Any advice or lesser-known Islamic practice to help? Answer Anger is a normal train in [&#8230;]</p>
4816. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-to-handle-strong-aggression-problems/">How to Handle Strong Aggression Problems?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4817. ]]></description>
4818. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
4819. <h3>Question</h3>
4820. <p>A brother I know has severe anger issues despite being firmly in the Deen. Reciting the Quran, ruqya, and nasheeds has not helped, and while Tildin has, the anger returns when he runs out. Any advice or lesser-known Islamic practice to help?</p>
4821. <h3>Answer</h3>
4822. <p>Anger is a normal train in a human being, but if it becomes uncontrollable, it can indicate various causes: some spiritual, such as arrogance, and some physical and emotional, such as trauma or constant stress. It’s important to identify the actual cause to treat the root of the issue.</p>
4823. <p>I advise a combination of blessing on the Prophet (Allah blesss him and give him peace) and therapy. The blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) have a ‘cooling’ effect on a person, which counteracts the ‘heat’ of anger. (Zarruq, Qawa&#8217;id al-Tasawwuf) He should try reciting a few hundred, or more if he can, daily, preceded by a du&#8217;a to Allah to give him the character of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)</p>
4824. <p>The fact that the medication helped indicates it &#8211; at least partially &#8211; has a physical or emotional cause. He should continue with the medication in whatever way his doctor has prescribed. Taking active steps to remove stressors from his life is also important.</p>
4825. <p>Beyond that, he should see a therapist and try to identify the cause and try to heal. There may be a cost, but he should intend to spend on improving himself, and he will be rewarded, insha&#8217;Allah. Start by getting him to listen to <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/audio/being-balanced-emotional-and-mental-health-shaykh-abdurrahim-reasat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this seminar</a>, which will make the approach to therapy clearer and easier for him, insha&#8217;Allah.</p>
4826. <p>May Allah adorn our character with the clemency of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
4827. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
4828. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4829. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
4830. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-to-handle-strong-aggression-problems/">How to Handle Strong Aggression Problems?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4835. </item>
4836. <item>
4837. <title>Can Men Wear Gold-Coloured Jackets?</title>
4838. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-men-wear-gold-coloured-jackets/</link>
4840. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4841. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
4842. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
4843. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
4844. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
4845. <category><![CDATA[adornment]]></category>
4846. <category><![CDATA[attire]]></category>
4847. <category><![CDATA[clothing]]></category>
4848. <category><![CDATA[cold-weather jacket]]></category>
4849. <category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
4850. <category><![CDATA[Islamic dress code]]></category>
4851. <category><![CDATA[Islamic ethics]]></category>
4852. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
4853. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
4854. <category><![CDATA[mens clothing]]></category>
4855. <category><![CDATA[metallic foil liner]]></category>
4856. <category><![CDATA[silver]]></category>
4857. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343168</guid>
4858.  
4859. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can men wear the cold-weather jacket, which utilizes silver or gold metallic foil liner (which is claimed to improve heat retention)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. If the jacket’s lining is [&#8230;]</p>
4860. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-men-wear-gold-coloured-jackets/">Can Men Wear Gold-Coloured Jackets?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4861. ]]></description>
4862. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
4863. <div>
4864. <h3>Question</h3>
4865. <p>Can men wear the cold-weather jacket, which utilizes silver or gold metallic foil liner (which is claimed to improve heat retention)?</p>
4866. <h3>Answer</h3>
4867. <div>
4868. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
4869. </div>
4870. <div>If the jacket’s lining is made of real gold, it is impermissible for men to wear it, but if it is merely gold in color and does not resemble women’s clothing, it would be permissible to wear it, and Allah knows best.</p>
4871. </div>
4872. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/colors-prohibited-for-men-to-wear/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Please visit this related answer.</a></p>
4873. <h4>Adornment in Islam</h4>
4874. <p>Beautification and elegance are not merely permitted but are required by Islam, and in general, it repudiates any attempts to prohibit them. [Qaradawi, The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam]</p>
4875. <p>Allah (Most High) says, “Say: Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has brought forth for His servants, and the good things of His providing?” [Quran, 7: 32]</p>
4876. <p>Islam has, however, prohibited two kinds of adornment for men while permitting them to women.</p>
4877. <h4>Gold and Silk are Forbidden for Men</h4>
4878. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) took some silk in his right hand and some gold in his left, declaring, “These two are unlawful for the males among my followers.” [Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, Ibn Hayyan, and Ibn Maja, who reports the additional phrase, “but lawful for the females.”]</p>
4879. <p>Imam Nawawi said, “Concerning gold rings, they are unlawful for men according to scholarly consensus. The same applies if they are part gold and part silver. Our companions said: If the top of the ring is gold or lightly plated with gold, it is unlawful because of the general meaning of the hadith concerning silk and gold, “These two are unlawful for the males of my ummah and lawful for the females.” [Nawawi, Sharh Sahih Muslim]</p>
4880. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-use-gold-colored-cutlery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Please consult this related answer.</a></p>
4881. </div>
4882. <div>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</div>
4883. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
4884. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4885. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
4886. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
4887. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
4888. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
4889. </div>
4890. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-men-wear-gold-coloured-jackets/">Can Men Wear Gold-Coloured Jackets?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4895. </item>
4896. <item>
4897. <title>How Will a Husband Receive Punishment For Getting Away With Physical Abuse?</title>
4898. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-will-a-husband-receive-punishment-for-getting-away-with-physical-abuse/</link>
4900. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4901. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
4902. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
4903. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4904. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
4905. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
4906. <category><![CDATA[Remembrance (Dhikr)]]></category>
4907. <category><![CDATA[abusive marriage]]></category>
4908. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
4909. <category><![CDATA[domestic violence]]></category>
4910. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
4911. <category><![CDATA[justice]]></category>
4912. <category><![CDATA[physical abuse]]></category>
4913. <category><![CDATA[redress]]></category>
4914. <category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
4915. <category><![CDATA[seeking help]]></category>
4916. <category><![CDATA[spousal abuse]]></category>
4917. <category><![CDATA[Turning to Allah]]></category>
4918. <category><![CDATA[women's rights]]></category>
4919. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343164</guid>
4920.  
4921. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What does Islam say when a husband violates his wife&#8217;s rights and resorts to physical abuse? If divorce is the result, what about justice for the physical pain caused to the wife by her husband? Is there any form of redress that allows women to inflict the same physical [&#8230;]</p>
4922. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-will-a-husband-receive-punishment-for-getting-away-with-physical-abuse/">How Will a Husband Receive Punishment For Getting Away With Physical Abuse?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4923. ]]></description>
4924. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
4925. <h3>Question</h3>
4926. <p>What does Islam say when a husband violates his wife&#8217;s rights and resorts to physical abuse? If divorce is the result, what about justice for the physical pain caused to the wife by her husband? Is there any form of redress that allows women to inflict the same physical pain on their husbands as they have endured?</p>
4927. <h3>Answer</h3>
4928. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
4929. </div>
4930. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. I am sad to hear this is a widespread situation in your country.</p>
4931. <p>The law of the country can only help in this matter if a woman is abused in this way. One should seek local help and support from reliable local organizations, networks, and scholars. One should raise awareness through them and create a network under their guidance. However, Allah Most High is watching, and He is the best judge. He is aware of the situation.</p></div>
4932. <h4>Right to be Physically Safe</h4>
4933. <p>Every human being has a right to be safe. Whenever anyone is being physically abused, the abuse must be stopped. This is in keeping with the legal principle ‘Harm shall be removed.’<br />
4934. [Suyuti, Al-Ashbah wa al-Nadhair]</p>
4935. <p>Given the consideration in such cases, please discuss this issue with local organizations, support networks, and reliable local scholars.</p>
4936. <h4>Turn to Allah Most High</h4>
4937. <p>Remember, this is a test. Consider it: Allah is redirecting you unto Him. It is a multifaceted journey, and each step will contribute closeness to Him in shaAllah. Adopt the means, find ways to make things better, repent, keep supplicating, and after adopting all the means to seek support and justice, trust Him to make things better. Allah is watching. He will deal with the matter in His time and ways.</p>
4938. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
4939. <div></div>
4940. <h4>Related</h4>
4941. <ul>
4942. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/social-issues/muslim-scholars-on-spousal-abuse-in-islamic-law-it-is-absolutely-unlawful-to-abuse-a-wife-injure-her-or-insult-her-dignity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Muslim Scholars On Spousal Abuse: “In Islamic law, it is unlawful to abuse a wife, injure her, or insult her dignity.” &#8211; Allahcentric &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4943. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/abusive-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">abusive marriage Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4944. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/belief/turning-back-to-allah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Turning Back to Allah – Ustadh Abdullah Misra &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
4945. </ul>
4946. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=119" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Living Right: Halal and Haram and Living Prophetic Excellence (Hanafi) (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
4947. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
4948. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
4949. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
4950. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
4951. <p>&nbsp;</p>
4952. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-will-a-husband-receive-punishment-for-getting-away-with-physical-abuse/">How Will a Husband Receive Punishment For Getting Away With Physical Abuse?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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4957. </item>
4958. <item>
4959. <title>Is This Hadith, a Man Follows the Religion of His Friend, Literal, So If a Man Has a Non-Muslim Friend, Will He Become of That Religion?</title>
4960. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-this-hadith-a-man-follows-the-religion-of-his-friend-literal-so-if-a-man-has-a-non-muslim-friend-will-he-become-of-that-religion/</link>
4962. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
4963. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
4964. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
4965. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
4966. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
4967. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
4968. <category><![CDATA[behavior]]></category>
4969. <category><![CDATA[belief]]></category>
4970. <category><![CDATA[best friend]]></category>
4971. <category><![CDATA[character]]></category>
4972. <category><![CDATA[companionship]]></category>
4973. <category><![CDATA[company]]></category>
4974. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
4975. <category><![CDATA[friendship]]></category>
4976. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
4977. <category><![CDATA[hadith interpretation]]></category>
4978. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
4979. <category><![CDATA[Islamic]]></category>
4980. <category><![CDATA[man]]></category>
4981. <category><![CDATA[morality]]></category>
4982. <category><![CDATA[Non-muslim]]></category>
4983. <category><![CDATA[principles]]></category>
4984. <category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>
4985. <category><![CDATA[religion]]></category>
4986. <category><![CDATA[Sunan Abi Dawud 4833]]></category>
4987. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343160</guid>
4988.  
4989. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith Sunan Abi Dawud 4833 literal when it means a man is the religion of his best friend? If your best friend is of another religion, does this take you out of the fold of Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate [&#8230;]</p>
4990. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-this-hadith-a-man-follows-the-religion-of-his-friend-literal-so-if-a-man-has-a-non-muslim-friend-will-he-become-of-that-religion/">Is This Hadith, a Man Follows the Religion of His Friend, Literal, So If a Man Has a Non-Muslim Friend, Will He Become of That Religion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
4991. ]]></description>
4992. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
4993. <h3>Question</h3>
4994. <p>Is the hadith Sunan Abi Dawud 4833 literal when it means a man is the religion of his best friend? If your best friend is of another religion, does this take you out of the fold of Islam?</p>
4995. <h3>Answer</h3>
4996. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
4997. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
4998. <p>If a person’s friend is a Non-Muslim, one will not be taken out of the fold of Islam by befriending them. However, befriending someone has its implications, even one’s Muslim friends. So one has to choose the best overall.</p>
4999. <h4>A Person Follows the Religion of His Best Friend</h4>
5000. <p>Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “<strong>A man is upon the religion (deen) of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends.</strong>” [Abu Dawud, Musnad Ahmad, Tirmidhi]</p>
5001. <p>The hadith means a person follows the habits and ways of one’s friend. It does not mean the religion of one’s friend.</p>
5002. <p>[Saharanpuri, Badhl al-Majhud Fi Halli Sharh Abi Dawud]</p>
5003. <h4>What is Deen?</h4>
5004. <p>“Deen” is a very comprehensive word. It does not only mean praying and fasting. The deen relates to one’s entire life-transaction:</p>
5005. <ol>
5006. <li>One’s relationship to Allah through belief, worship, and following His Commands;</li>
5007. <li>One’s relationship with others, through being good in one’s dealings, good character, honesty, uprightness, and so on;</li>
5008. </ol>
5009. <p>Therefore, it covers:</p>
5010. <ol>
5011. <li>Belief;</li>
5012. <li>Outward worship;</li>
5013. <li>Good character and manners (akhlaq);</li>
5014. <li>Good, upright dealings with others (mu`amalat), in accordance with the Sacred Law and guidance of the Beloved of Allah (peace and blessings unlimited be upon him, his family, companions, and followers);</li>
5015. <li>One’s turning to Allah in all one’s affairs (suluk).</li>
5016. </ol>
5017. <div>
5018. <p>So, one’s close friendship and companionship should be those from whom one will benefit both in this life and the Hereafter; this does not mean not keeping cordial and beneficial friendships with good people from other faiths.  After all, how many have embraced Islam and been guided just by seeing the beautiful conduct of a Muslim friend?</p>
5019. <p>To summarize, one should follow the aphorism of Ibn Ataillah (Allah have mercy on him) as a guiding principle: Do not keep company with anyone whose state does not inspire you and whose speech does not lead you to Allah.</p>
5020. </div>
5021. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
5022. <h4>Related</h4>
5023. <ul>
5024. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-haram-to-befriend-non-muslims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is it Haram to Befriend Non-Muslims? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5025. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/to-be-in-the-company-of-the-prophet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">To Be in the Company of the Prophet &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5026. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/knowledge/friendship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“On Friendship, Brotherhood and Companionship” now online &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5027. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zad-HHdm7do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">56 &#8211; Duties of Brotherhood 5: The Rights of Others &#8211; Ghazali’s Revival Circle &#8211; Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (youtube.com)</a></li>
5028. </ul>
5029. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=119" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Living Right: Halal and Haram and Living Prophetic Excellence (Hanafi) (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
5030. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
5031. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
5032. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5033. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
5034. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5035. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-this-hadith-a-man-follows-the-religion-of-his-friend-literal-so-if-a-man-has-a-non-muslim-friend-will-he-become-of-that-religion/">Is This Hadith, a Man Follows the Religion of His Friend, Literal, So If a Man Has a Non-Muslim Friend, Will He Become of That Religion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5041. <item>
5042. <title>Is Picking Up My Sibling’s Clothes Considered Assisting Her in Dressing Sinfully?</title>
5043. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/is-picking-up-my-siblings-clothes-considered-assisting-her-in-dressing-sinfully/</link>
5045. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5046. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
5047. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
5048. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
5049. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5050. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
5051. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
5052. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
5053. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
5054. <category><![CDATA[grooming]]></category>
5055. <category><![CDATA[Haircare]]></category>
5056. <category><![CDATA[hygiene]]></category>
5057. <category><![CDATA[Islamic ethics]]></category>
5058. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
5059. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
5060. <category><![CDATA[personal hygiene]]></category>
5061. <category><![CDATA[rulings]]></category>
5062. <category><![CDATA[Shari'ah]]></category>
5063. <category><![CDATA[Tidying]]></category>
5064. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343156</guid>
5065.  
5066. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Would it be haram to tidy up the haram clothes of my siblings if my parents asked me to tidy my room? And is it haram for someone who does cover their `awra to take care of their looks by brushing their hair? Answer Thank you for your question. [&#8230;]</p>
5067. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/is-picking-up-my-siblings-clothes-considered-assisting-her-in-dressing-sinfully/">Is Picking Up My Sibling’s Clothes Considered Assisting Her in Dressing Sinfully?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5068. ]]></description>
5069. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
5070. <h3>Question</h3>
5071. <p>Would it be haram to tidy up the haram clothes of my siblings if my parents asked me to tidy my room? And is it haram for someone who does cover their `awra to take care of their looks by brushing their hair?</p>
5072. <h3>Answer</h3>
5073. <p>Thank you for your question. Neither is sinful. One may pick up a sibling’s clothes no matter what the clothing is like, and one should take care to have good hygiene and look presentable. However, one should take note of the words of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) regarding brushing the hair below:</p>
5074. <p>Allah Most High has told us in the Quran, “Truly Allah loveth those who turn unto Him, and loveth those who have a care for cleanliness. [Quran, 2:222]</p>
5075. <p>And the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “ He who has hair should honor it.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
5076. <p>Narrated Abdullah ibn Mughaffal: “The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) forbade combing the hair except every second day.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
5077. <div></div>
5078. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
5079. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/knowledge/cleanliness-content-of-character-02/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cleanliness: Content of Character – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus</a></div>
5080. <div><a href="https://islamqa.org/hanafi/muftisays/10267/is-it-haram-or-makrooh-for-men-to-comb-their-hair-every-day-according-to-the-mentioned-hadeeth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is it haram or makrooh for men to comb their hair every day?</a></div>
5081. <div><a href="https://islamqa.org/hanafi/daruliftaa-birmingham/20224/the-sunnah-method-of-combing-ones-hair/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Sunnah method of combing one’s hair</a></div>
5082. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
5083. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
5084. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5085. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
5086. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/is-picking-up-my-siblings-clothes-considered-assisting-her-in-dressing-sinfully/">Is Picking Up My Sibling’s Clothes Considered Assisting Her in Dressing Sinfully?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5091. </item>
5092. <item>
5093. <title>Can We Buy Physical Gold Online and Delivered Later to You?</title>
5094. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-we-buy-physical-gold-online-and-delivered-later-to-you/</link>
5096. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5097. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
5098. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
5099. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
5100. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
5101. <category><![CDATA[delivery]]></category>
5102. <category><![CDATA[financial transactions]]></category>
5103. <category><![CDATA[gold trade]]></category>
5104. <category><![CDATA[islamic finance]]></category>
5105. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
5106. <category><![CDATA[online purchase]]></category>
5107. <category><![CDATA[physical gold]]></category>
5108. <category><![CDATA[possession]]></category>
5109. <category><![CDATA[transaction]]></category>
5110. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343150</guid>
5111.  
5112. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can you buy physical gold online, which is then shipped out a few days later? The gold is technically now yours, but it is just being delivered to you. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. [&#8230;]</p>
5113. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-we-buy-physical-gold-online-and-delivered-later-to-you/">Can We Buy Physical Gold Online and Delivered Later to You?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5114. ]]></description>
5115. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
5116. <h3>Question</h3>
5117. <p>Can you buy physical gold online, which is then shipped out a few days later? The gold is technically now yours, but it is just being delivered to you.</p>
5118. <h3>Answer</h3>
5119. <div>
5120. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
5121. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
5122. <p>Esteemed Muftis and Jurists say that when you purchase gold from an online seller, the transaction is instantly completed. Your money is deducted from your account and transferred to the seller’s account. The seller then registers your purchase and reserves the portion of the gold for you.</p>
5123. <p>According to several scholars from India and Pakistan, the exchange of gold and silver with fiat paper currencies would not be considered as an exchange of gold/silver (bay‘ al-sarf). The sale would still be considered valid if possession of the item is transferred from one party only.</p>
5124. <p>[Taqi Usmani, Fatawa Uthmani]</p>
5125. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
5126. <h4>Related</h4>
5127. <ul>
5128. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/gold/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">gold Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5129. </ul>
5130. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=119" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Living Right: Halal and Haram and Living Prophetic Excellence (Hanafi) (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
5131. </div>
5132. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
5133. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
5134. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5135. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
5136. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5137. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-we-buy-physical-gold-online-and-delivered-later-to-you/">Can We Buy Physical Gold Online and Delivered Later to You?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5142. </item>
5143. <item>
5144. <title>How Do I Get Over the Regret of Having a Girlfriend and Then Lying to Her?</title>
5145. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/cyber-fornication/how-do-i-get-over-the-regret-of-having-a-girlfriend-and-then-lying-to-her/</link>
5147. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5148. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
5149. <category><![CDATA[Cyber fornication]]></category>
5150. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
5151. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5152. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
5153. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
5154. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
5155. <category><![CDATA[haram relationship]]></category>
5156. <category><![CDATA[Islamic guidance]]></category>
5157. <category><![CDATA[lying]]></category>
5158. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
5159. <category><![CDATA[seeking forgiveness]]></category>
5160. <category><![CDATA[taqwa]]></category>
5161. <category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category>
5162. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343145</guid>
5163.  
5164. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I was in a haram relationship and lied in Allah’s name about talking to other girls when we weren’t together. Now, the relationship has ended, and I deeply regret the haram relationship and the lies. What should I do? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your [&#8230;]</p>
5165. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/cyber-fornication/how-do-i-get-over-the-regret-of-having-a-girlfriend-and-then-lying-to-her/">How Do I Get Over the Regret of Having a Girlfriend and Then Lying to Her?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5166. ]]></description>
5167. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
5168. <h3>Question</h3>
5169. <p>I was in a haram relationship and lied in Allah’s name about talking to other girls when we weren’t together. Now, the relationship has ended, and I deeply regret the haram relationship and the lies. What should I do?</p>
5170. <h3>Answer</h3>
5171. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your frustration and pray that you find a way to get out of this. The only way that works is to run to Allah Most High and not from him.</p>
5172. <h4>Repent</h4>
5173. <p>Your Lord is ready to forgive you for lying in His name if you repent sincerely because Allah Most High has told us in the Quran, “Say: My servants who have wronged yourselves, never despair of God’s mercy. God forgives all sins: He is truly the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.” [Quran, 39:53]</p>
5174. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) emphasized this when he told us, “Allah, Blessed is He and Most High, said: ‘O son of Adam! Verily, as long as you called upon Me and hoped in Me, I forgave you, despite whatever may have occurred from you, and I did not mind. O son of Adam! Were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky, then you sought forgiveness from Me. I would forgive you, and I would not mind. O son of Adam! If you came to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth, and then you met Me not associating anything with Me, I would come to you with forgiveness nearly as great as it.’” [Tirmidhi]</p>
5175. <p>I encourage you to follow the tips here:</p>
5176. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-do-i-do-if-i-lied-in-an-oath-to-allah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Do I Do If I Lied in an Oath to Allah?</a></p>
5177. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/do-i-pay-expiation-for-lying-while-swearing-by-allah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do I Pay Expiation For Lying While Swearing By Allah?</a></p>
5178. <h4>Transform</h4>
5179. <p>Please remember that telling this girl that you were talking to other girls was not obligatory. One is very much allowed to conceal their sins in Islam. However, using Allah’s name was wrong. Truly transforming yourself is the only way to change your life around. Leave women, find fulfillment in prayer and dhikr, and start reading about your religion and the life of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Learn about purifying the soul. Make sincere du`a to Allah Most High to guide and remove the darkness from your life. If you want to truly feel better, converse with your Lord and make him your friend. A woman will never fill that void for you. I encourage you to start that journey.</p>
5180. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Have taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up a bad deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people.“ [Tirmidhi]</p>
5181. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
5182. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/addiction/should-i-admit-to-lying-to-several-girls-online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Admit to Lying to Several Girls Online?</a></div>
5183. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/telling-lies-to-make-someone-feel-special/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Telling Lies To Make Someone Feel Special</a></div>
5184. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-lie-in-order-to-conceal-past-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Permissible to Lie In Order to Conceal Past Sins?</a></div>
5185. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
5186. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
5187. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5188. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
5189. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/cyber-fornication/how-do-i-get-over-the-regret-of-having-a-girlfriend-and-then-lying-to-her/">How Do I Get Over the Regret of Having a Girlfriend and Then Lying to Her?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5195. <item>
5196. <title>Satanic Tactics: Jinn</title>
5197. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/strengthening-our-faith/satanic-tactics-jinn/</link>
5199. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
5200. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
5201. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
5202. <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
5203. <category><![CDATA[Strengthening our Faith]]></category>
5204. <category><![CDATA[angels]]></category>
5205. <category><![CDATA[avoid jinn]]></category>
5206. <category><![CDATA[Basmalah]]></category>
5207. <category><![CDATA[battle of badr]]></category>
5208. <category><![CDATA[corrupt]]></category>
5209. <category><![CDATA[flames]]></category>
5210. <category><![CDATA[jinn]]></category>
5211. <category><![CDATA[Muslim jinn]]></category>
5212. <category><![CDATA[Muslims]]></category>
5213. <category><![CDATA[Najd]]></category>
5214. <category><![CDATA[quraysh]]></category>
5215. <category><![CDATA[righteous believers]]></category>
5216. <category><![CDATA[satan]]></category>
5217. <category><![CDATA[shapeshifting]]></category>
5218. <category><![CDATA[shaytan]]></category>
5219. <category><![CDATA[smokeless fire]]></category>
5220. <category><![CDATA[the devil]]></category>
5221. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=331437</guid>
5222.  
5223. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 second in a series of articles on Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil.  Satan was [&#8230;]</p>
5224. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/strengthening-our-faith/satanic-tactics-jinn/">Satanic Tactics: Jinn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5225. ]]></description>
5226. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the second in a series of articles on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=635">Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil</a>. </span></h3>
5227. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Satan was amongst the jinn. The jinn are a different type of creation of Allah. Iblis rebelled against the command of His Lord. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah calls Satan, Iblis. He is from the jinn, not from the angels. </span></p>
5228. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In some other religious traditions, the devil is seen as a fallen angel, an angel who went bad. That is not a part of our creed as Muslims. Another wrong belief about Satan is that Satan is the god of evil. We do not have those types of beliefs. There is only One God. </span></p>
5229. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Part of our belief is that all evil and good are by divine decree only from Allah, and it is not from the creation, let alone from Satan. So Satan is not seen as the opposite of God because an opposite is a type of comparison and God is outside of the scope of any comparison. Comparing the Uncreated to the created is foolish.</span></p>
5230. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jinn Created from Fire</span></h4>
5231. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The jinn are created from fire. Allah says:</span></p>
5232. <blockquote><p>وَخَلَقَ ٱلْجَآنَّ مِن مَّارِجٍۢ مِّن نَّارٍۢ</p>
5233. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And jinnkind He created from a pure flickering flame of fire” [Quran 55:15; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
5234. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The jinn were created from the tips of the fire. When the flames are going, the tip is constantly moving around on the top,  The top is the highest point of the flame. They are created from that. If you look at it, you’ll see a kind of snake-like feature. </span></p>
5235. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The angels and the jinn are both able to change shapes. It is mentioned in the Sira that at the Battle of Badr, an old man came to the people of Quraysh and encouraged them to go out and fight even more. That was Satan.</span></p>
5236. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Ramadan, the devils are chained up. The rebellious amongst them are chained up, but not all of them. Satan himself is not necessarily chained up because Badr occurred on the 17th of Ramadan.</span></p>
5237. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Battle of Badr</span></h4>
5238. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the Quraysh were trying to figure out what to do with Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), this old man from Najd gave this idea that the young children from each tribe should all attack the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) at the same time, sharing the blood and the responsibility amongst all of the tribes, which would not lead to a war, because it would be impossible. You’d have to attack everyone. </span></p>
5239. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generally, the encouragement is to not in any way, shape or form, interact with the jinn. The encouragement to the humans is to live their lives as a human and not interact with the jinn to the extent that is possible.</span></p>
5240. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Certain etiquettes are recommended for humans to protect them from not falling into interacting with the others. If a person eats some chicken or something, when they throw away the bones, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “It is the provision of your brethren of the jinn.” There are narrations that if you say, Bismillah, it will go to the Muslims of the jinn. But if you do not, then it will go to the evil.</span></p>
5241. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid Interaction</span></h4>
5242. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are many hadith that each person has jinn accompanying them and if a person were to say, when they enter their home, Bismillah, then they have no share in that home. They cannot spend the night in that home. So they have no shelter. If they say Bismillah when they eat, jinn have no portion of the food. If they say Bismillah when they drink, jinn have no portion of the drink. The same thing with clothing and other things. </span></p>
5243. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One jinn who is quite plump and well-kept and healthy looking sees this other dishevelled jinn and says, “What’s wrong with you?” So the disheveled one said, “I’ve been appointed to someone who always says the name of Allah every time he enters the house so I have nowhere to sleep. Every time he eats, I have nothing to eat.” As for the other one, that human never said Bismillah. This is in a different realm that we do not see. </span></p>
5244. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The encouragement is to avoid interaction as much as possible. </span></p>
5245. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If someone is pouring hot liquids down a drain or something, they should say Bismillah first. There are many different things like that, which we tend to overlook. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah says in the Quran, and this is actually in the context of the Battle of Badr:</span></p>
5246. <blockquote><p>وَإِذْ زَيَّنَ لَهُمُ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنُ أَعْمَـٰلَهُمْ وَقَالَ لَا غَالِبَ لَكُمُ ٱلْيَوْمَ مِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَإِنِّى جَارٌۭ لَّكُمْ ۖ</p>
5247. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And mention when the Devil decked out fair their works to them, an told them, ‘No man shall defeat you this day, and I am your avowed defender.’” [Quran, 8:48; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld] </span></p></blockquote>
5248. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But Allah says:</span></p>
5249. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">یَـٰبَنِیۤ ءَادَمَ لَا یَفۡتِنَنَّكُمُ ٱلشَّیۡطَـٰنُ كَمَاۤ أَخۡرَجَ أَبَوَیۡكُم مِّنَ ٱلۡجَنَّةِ یَنزِعُ عَنۡهُمَا لِبَاسَهُمَا لِیُرِیَهُمَا سَوۡءَ ٰ تِهِمَاۤۚ إِنَّهُۥ یَرَىٰكُمۡ هُوَ وَقَبِیلُهُۥ مِنۡ حَیۡثُ لَا تَرَوۡنَهُمۡۗ إِنَّا جَعَلۡنَا ٱلشَّیَـٰطِینَ أَوۡلِیَاۤءَ لِلَّذِینَ لَا یُؤۡمِنُونَ</span></p>
5250. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“O children of Adam: Never let the Devil tempt you, as he took your two parents out of paradise, when he rent from them their clothes to expose them their shameful parts. Verily he and his and see you from whence you see them not. Truly We have made devils the fond masters of those who will not believe” [Quran, 7:27; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld] </span></p></blockquote>
5251. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your two parents, meaning Adam and Eve. </span></p>
5252. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just like there are righteous and corrupt humans, Muslim and non-Muslim humans, the same thing applies to the jinn. There are righteous Muslim jinn. In the Chapter of the Jinn, the jinn are quoted by Allah to say:  </span></p>
5253. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">وَأَنَّا مِنَّا ٱلصَّـٰلِحُونَ وَمِنَّا دُونَ ذَ ٰلِكَۖ </span></p>
5254. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“‘And verily some of us had been truly righteous, and some had been otherwise” [Quran, 72:11; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
5255. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5256. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5257. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
5258. <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="cZE9Xn1d1j"><p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/jinn-sihr-black-magic-protect/">Jinn, Black Magic and How to Protect Yourself, by Shaykh Amer Jamil</a></p></blockquote>
5259. <p><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="&#8220;Jinn, Black Magic and How to Protect Yourself, by Shaykh Amer Jamil&#8221; &#8212; SeekersGuidance" src="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/jinn-sihr-black-magic-protect/embed/#?secret=uN1ipCO4eY#?secret=cZE9Xn1d1j" data-secret="cZE9Xn1d1j" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>
5260. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/strengthening-our-faith/satanic-tactics-jinn/">Satanic Tactics: Jinn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5261. ]]></content:encoded>
5265. </item>
5266. <item>
5267. <title>If One is Following the Hanafi School in Purification and Shafi’i for Everything Else, Would this Include Wudu and Ghusl?</title>
5268. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/if-one-is-following-the-hanafi-school-in-purification-and-shafii-for-everything-else-would-this-include-wudu-and-ghusl/</link>
5270. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5271. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
5272. <category><![CDATA[Purity (Shafii)]]></category>
5273. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
5274. <category><![CDATA[dispensation]]></category>
5275. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
5276. <category><![CDATA[ghusl]]></category>
5277. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
5278. <category><![CDATA[purification]]></category>
5279. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
5280. <category><![CDATA[sunna mu'akkada]]></category>
5281. <category><![CDATA[Tahara]]></category>
5282. <category><![CDATA[wiping ears]]></category>
5283. <category><![CDATA[wudu]]></category>
5284. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343131</guid>
5285.  
5286. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If One is Following the Hanafi School in Purification and Shafi’i for Everything Else, Would this Include Wudu and Ghusl? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. If you are taking [&#8230;]</p>
5287. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/if-one-is-following-the-hanafi-school-in-purification-and-shafii-for-everything-else-would-this-include-wudu-and-ghusl/">If One is Following the Hanafi School in Purification and Shafi’i for Everything Else, Would this Include Wudu and Ghusl?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5288. ]]></description>
5289. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
5290. <h3>Question</h3>
5291. <p>If One is Following the Hanafi School in Purification and Shafi’i for Everything Else, Would this Include Wudu and Ghusl?</p>
5292. <h3>Answer</h3>
5293. <div>
5294. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
5295. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
5296. <p>If you are taking a dispensation of the Shaf’i school, it will obligate you to follow the rulings pertaining to wudu, ghusl, istinja, and purification, too, whenever you follow the dispensation.</p>
5297. <p>The reason is that these two issues of purification and prayer are connected. So,<br />
5298. If you take a Shafi’i dispensation for prayer, it will obligate you to follow Shafi’i rulings pertaining to wudu, ghusl, istinja, and purification, too, whenever you follow the dispensation for the prayer.</p>
5299. </div>
5300. <div>Regarding prayer, purification (tahara) is one of the preconditions for its validity. As such, both would have to be valid in another school for it to be legally valid for you.</p>
5301. </div>
5302. <p>[Shurunbulali, Al-‘Iqd al-Farid Li Bayan al-Rajih Min al-Khilaf Fi Jawaz al-Taqlid]</p>
5303. <h4>Is the Area Under the Chin from the Nakedness of a Woman?</h4>
5304. <p>Read Shaykh Faraz’s detailed answer below.</p>
5305. <h4>Wiping the Ears</h4>
5306. <p>There are indeed only four integral actions (arkan) of wudu. Washing the mouth and nose and wiping the ears are confirmed sunna (sunna mu’akkada). Leaving a confirmed sunna does not affect the validity of wudu. See the link below.<br />
5307. I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
5308. <h4>Related</h4>
5309. <ul>
5310. <li style="list-style-type: none;">
5311. <ul>
5312. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-the-area-under-the-chin-awra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is the Area under the Chin from the Nakedness of a Woman? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
5313. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity/is-this-considered-talfiq-in-one-case-or-two-cases/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is This Considered Talfiq in One Case or Two Cases? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5314. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-talfiq-and-how-does-one-determine-an-act-when-combining-two-schools/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is Talfiq, and How Does One Determine an Act When Combining Two Schools? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
5315. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uknAPPoFctI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Shafi&#8217;i Fiqh, #22 | Performing a Basic Wudu&#8217; (Ablution) &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
5316. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-need-to-wash-my-mouth-and-wipe-my-ears-for-a-valid-wudu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do I Need to Wash My Mouth and Wipe My Ears for a Valid Wudu? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5317. </ul>
5318. </li>
5319. </ul>
5320. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=119" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Living Right: Halal and Haram and Living Prophetic Excellence (Hanafi) (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
5321. </div>
5322. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
5323. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
5324. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5325. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
5326. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5327. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/if-one-is-following-the-hanafi-school-in-purification-and-shafii-for-everything-else-would-this-include-wudu-and-ghusl/">If One is Following the Hanafi School in Purification and Shafi’i for Everything Else, Would this Include Wudu and Ghusl?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5332. </item>
5333. <item>
5334. <title>Is Taxidermy Permissible?</title>
5335. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-taxidermy-permissible/</link>
5337. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5338. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
5339. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
5340. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
5341. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5342. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
5343. <category><![CDATA[display]]></category>
5344. <category><![CDATA[educational purposes]]></category>
5345. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
5346. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
5347. <category><![CDATA[prohibited practices]]></category>
5348. <category><![CDATA[taxidermy]]></category>
5349. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343126</guid>
5350.  
5351. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible in Islam to preserve insects and animals through taxidermy for educational purposes in a visitor center? If so, are there specific guidelines for this practice? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases [&#8230;]</p>
5352. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-taxidermy-permissible/">Is Taxidermy Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5353. ]]></description>
5354. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
5355. <div>
5356. <h3>Question</h3>
5357. <p>Is it permissible in Islam to preserve insects and animals through taxidermy for educational purposes in a visitor center? If so, are there specific guidelines for this practice?</p>
5358. <h3>Answer</h3>
5359. <div>
5360. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
5361. <p>According to Dar al-Ifta Jordan, taxidermy (mummification of animals) is permitted for study and research if there is no viable alternative, but only as needed. However, if it is done for adornment and boasting, it isn’t permissible because of the reasons stated below, and Allah knows best.</p>
5362. <h4>What is Taxidermy?</h4>
5363. <p>The mummification process, or taxidermy, involves removing an animal’s intestines and filling its body with chemicals to prevent decay and preserve its natural form.</p>
5364. <h4>Animals Lawful to Consume</h4>
5365. <p>There are two main categories of mummified animals. The first category includes animals whose consumption is permitted under Islamic law, such as camels, cows, sheep, and certain birds.</p>
5366. <p>Typically, these animals are not subject to mummification as it is considered a wasteful expenditure, given that every part of these animals can be utilized. The second category comprises animals whose consumption is forbidden, such as dogs, lions, falcons, and similar creatures.</p>
5367. <h4>Animals Unlawful to Consume</h4>
5368. <p>Animals that were not slaughtered in accordance with Islamic ritual requirements or were prohibited for consumption, like dogs, and those that were slaughtered or died naturally, are considered impure and dead.</p>
5369. <h4>Dead Inedible Animals Are Considered Filth</h4>
5370. <p>Ibn An-Naqib states, “Impurities include urine and feces, animals whose meat is inedible whether slaughtered or found dead, excluding fish, as well as the hair of such animals. The meat of these animals is deemed impure.” [Misri, Umdat al-Salik, p. 71]</p>
5371. <h4>Buying and Selling Dead Animals is Unlawful</h4>
5372. <p>The buying and selling of dead animals is prohibited, as narrated by Jabir Ibn ‘Abdullah (Allah be pleased with him), who heard the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) during the Conquest of Mecca proclaim, “Allah and His Apostle have declared the trade of alcohol, dead animals, pigs, and idols as unlawful.” [Agreed upon]</p>
5373. <h4>Buying and Selling Filth is Unlawful</h4>
5374. <p>It is also stated, “Selling an impure item is impermissible, regardless of whether it could be purified chemically, such as the skin of a dead animal.” [Tuhfat al-Habib ‘ala-Sharh al-Khatib, 3/9]</p>
5375. <h4><strong>Killing Animals for Sport</strong></h4>
5376. <p>According to the Shafi&#8217;i School, the general principle is that killing animals is prohibited except for those that are harmful, as Islamic Law forbids the needless killing of animals, allowing it only for food. Consequently, exemplary punishment is also prohibited.</p>
5377. <p>Bayhaqi dedicated a chapter in his book, “Al-Sunan al-Kubra,” titled “Prohibition of Killing Animals Except for Necessity,” where he includes the Hadith advising soldiers headed to Sham (Syria), “Do not slaughter sheep or camels except for food.” [Al-Sunan al-Kubra, 9/86]</p>
5378. </div>
5379. <p>Imam Tabarani, in “al-Mu‘jam al-Awsat,” mentions, “The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) forbade exemplary killing.” Ibn Hajar elaborates, “He commanded that if we kill, we must do so properly and forbade exemplary killing.” [Fath al-Bari, 5:42]</p>
5380. <h4><strong>Displaying Taxidermy</strong></h4>
5381. <p>It is forbidden to display mummified animals as decorations since they are creatures with souls. This prohibition is evident in the Hadith where ‘Aisha (Allah be pleased with her) narrated that she had made a pillow decorated with images of animals for the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), who was visibly disturbed by it and highlighted that angels do not enter a house containing images. He stated, “The angels do not enter a house with a dog or a portrait.” [Agreed upon]</p>
5382. <h4>Conclusion</h4>
5383. <p>Considering the evidence, we believe mummification of animals for the sake of study and research, while there is no other alternative, is permitted but as needed.</p>
5384. <p>Mummifying animals (taxidermy) for decorative purposes is forbidden. And Allah (Most High) is the most knowledgeable. [Dar al-Ifta, Jordan]</p>
5385. <div>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</div>
5386. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
5387. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5388. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
5389. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
5390. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
5391. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
5392. </div>
5393. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-taxidermy-permissible/">Is Taxidermy Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5398. </item>
5399. <item>
5400. <title>How Should I Deal With Earwax Difficult to Remove?</title>
5401. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-should-i-deal-with-earwax-difficult-to-remove/</link>
5403. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5404. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
5405. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
5406. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
5407. <category><![CDATA[cleanliness]]></category>
5408. <category><![CDATA[excessive earwax]]></category>
5409. <category><![CDATA[ghusl]]></category>
5410. <category><![CDATA[inner ear]]></category>
5411. <category><![CDATA[Islamic hygiene]]></category>
5412. <category><![CDATA[outer ear]]></category>
5413. <category><![CDATA[ritual bath]]></category>
5414. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343121</guid>
5415.  
5416. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question How should I handle excessive earwax on the outer ear during Ghusl? Answer I pray this finds you in the best of states. No, you do not need to remove the earwax on the outer part of your ears before completing your ritual bath (ghusl). This is the Fatwa [&#8230;]</p>
5417. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-should-i-deal-with-earwax-difficult-to-remove/">How Should I Deal With Earwax Difficult to Remove?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5418. ]]></description>
5419. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
5420. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
5421. <p>How should I handle excessive earwax on the outer ear during Ghusl?</p>
5422. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
5423. <p>I pray this finds you in the best of states.</p>
5424. <p>No, you do not need to remove the earwax on the outer part of your ears before completing your ritual bath (ghusl). This is the Fatwa position. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
5425. <p>Indeed, we have to wash our bodies in order to achieve a valid ritual bath.</p>
5426. <p>Allah, Most High, says:<strong> “O believers! When you rise up for prayer, wash your faces and your hands up to the elbows, wipe your heads, and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of ˹full˺ impurity, then take a full bath.” </strong>[5.6]</p>
5427. <p>Nonetheless, because of the hardship we are facing in achieving a thorough removal of every dirt on the body, there is leeway for us not to bother removing it.  Accordingly, any dirt produced by your body is excused. Thus, because the wax on your outer ears is from the natural dirt produced by your body and because there is clear hardship in completing a thorough removal, it won’t prevent the validity of your ritual bath even if it is not removed.  [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
5428. <p>Allah, Most High, says: <strong>“[Allah] laid upon you no hardship in the religion”</strong> [22.78]</p>
5429. <h4>Outer ear vs inner ear<strong><br />
5430. </strong></h4>
5431. <p>As mentioned in a previous answer at SeekersGuidance, during the ritual bath (ghusl), you are expected to wash the outer ear, including the opening of the ear canal- namely, the same place you reach during the ritual washing (wudu) by inserting the tip of your little finger. You do not wash inside the ear canal as this is harmful.</p>
5432. <p>Please see: <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/deep-watch-ear-ritual-bath-ghusl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Deep Should I Wash My Ear During the Ritual Bath (Ghusl)?</a></p>
5433. <div></div>
5434. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
5435. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
5436. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5437. <div>
5438. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
5439. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then, he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
5440. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
5441. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
5442. </div>
5443. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-should-i-deal-with-earwax-difficult-to-remove/">How Should I Deal With Earwax Difficult to Remove?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5448. </item>
5449. <item>
5450. <title>Can I Rely on An Answer from SeekersGuidance?</title>
5451. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-i-rely-on-an-answer-from-seekersguidance/</link>
5453. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5454. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
5455. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5456. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
5457. <category><![CDATA[scholars]]></category>
5458. <category><![CDATA[consultation with scholars]]></category>
5459. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
5460. <category><![CDATA[islamic principles]]></category>
5461. <category><![CDATA[media consumption]]></category>
5462. <category><![CDATA[opinions]]></category>
5463. <category><![CDATA[opposite sex]]></category>
5464. <category><![CDATA[self-accountability]]></category>
5465. <category><![CDATA[TV programs]]></category>
5466. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343116</guid>
5467.  
5468. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Shaykh Abdurraghman Khan, in this article (https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/is-it-permissible-to-watch-stranger-womans-awra-in-movies-etc/), said that some scholars held the opinion that it is permissible to see the opposite sex in TV programs without desires. Can you give me some examples of the scholars who held this opinion? Is it Mu&#8217;tabar? Can I use this opinion to keep [&#8230;]</p>
5469. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-i-rely-on-an-answer-from-seekersguidance/">Can I Rely on An Answer from SeekersGuidance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5470. ]]></description>
5471. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
5472. <div>
5473. <h3>Question</h3>
5474. <p>Shaykh Abdurraghman Khan, in this article (https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/is-it-permissible-to-watch-stranger-womans-awra-in-movies-etc/), said that some scholars held the opinion that it is permissible to see the opposite sex in TV programs without desires. Can you give me some examples of the scholars who held this opinion? Is it Mu&#8217;tabar? Can I use this opinion to keep me from going away from the Din?</p>
5475. <h3>Answer</h3>
5476. <div>
5477. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
5478. <p>SeekersGuidance Answers service adheres to strict guidelines and traditional frameworks, and our published answers have been approved by at least two qualified scholars.</p>
5479. <p>The opinion discussed in the linked answer is held by many Shafi‘i scholars, as discussed in the references mentioned in the answer (Khatib Shirbini, Mughni al-Muhtaj &amp; Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Tuhfat al-Muhtaj). The answer was provided by a qualified Shafi‘i Scholar (Shaykh Abdurahmaan Khan) and approved by a senior qualified scholar (Shaykh Faraz Rabbani). This is generally the standard throughout the answers on SeekersGuidance.org, and Allah knows best.</p>
5480. <p>Scholars emphasize the importance of self-accountability in consuming media. They advise individuals to consider the impact of their media consumption habits on their spiritual health and relationship with Allah (Most High).</p>
5481. <h4>Using Opinions to Prevent Going Away from the Din<strong><br />
5482. </strong></h4>
5483. <p>At times, one is left with a choice of the lesser of two harms to prevent a more significant harm. If following a particular scholarly opinion helps you maintain your connection with your faith and prevents you from engaging in more significant harm, this might be a valid consideration.</p>
5484. <p>However, this approach should be taken cautiously and ideally in consultation with a knowledgeable and trustworthy religious guide or scholar. The goal should always be to strive for what strengthens your Din (religion) and brings you closer to Allah (Most High) while adhering to Islamic principles and ethics.</p>
5485. </div>
5486. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
5487. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
5488. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5489. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
5490. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
5491. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
5492. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
5493. </div>
5494. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-i-rely-on-an-answer-from-seekersguidance/">Can I Rely on An Answer from SeekersGuidance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5499. </item>
5500. <item>
5501. <title>Can a Muslim in the West Join the Army?</title>
5502. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-a-muslim-in-the-west-join-the-army/</link>
5504. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5505. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
5506. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5507. <category><![CDATA[Intention]]></category>
5508. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
5509. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
5510. <category><![CDATA[army]]></category>
5511. <category><![CDATA[consultation with scholars]]></category>
5512. <category><![CDATA[decision-making]]></category>
5513. <category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
5514. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
5515. <category><![CDATA[islamic principles]]></category>
5516. <category><![CDATA[istikhara]]></category>
5517. <category><![CDATA[joining the military]]></category>
5518. <category><![CDATA[justice]]></category>
5519. <category><![CDATA[Loyalty]]></category>
5520. <category><![CDATA[oppression]]></category>
5521. <category><![CDATA[preservation of life]]></category>
5522. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343110</guid>
5523.  
5524. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have a question about joining the army. A friend of mine recently told me about his aspirations to join the military, and I discouraged him from doing so; I would like to get a scholarly opinion on this. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. [&#8230;]</p>
5525. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-a-muslim-in-the-west-join-the-army/">Can a Muslim in the West Join the Army?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5526. ]]></description>
5527. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
5528. <div>
5529. <h3>Question</h3>
5530. <p>I have a question about joining the army. A friend of mine recently told me about his aspirations to join the military, and I discouraged him from doing so; I would like to get a scholarly opinion on this.</p>
5531. <h3>Answer</h3>
5532. <div>
5533. <div>
5534. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
5535. <p>Joining any army requires careful consideration of one’s intentions, the potential for involvement in injustice or harm, and ensuring actions align with Islamic principles of preserving life and justice, as guided by traditional Islam.</p>
5536. <ol>
5537. <li><strong>Intention (Niyya)</strong>: The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Actions are by intentions, and every man shall have only that which he intended” [Agreed Upon]. The intention behind joining a military force must be evaluated in light of Islamic values such as promoting peace and justice.</li>
5538. <li><strong>Justice and Oppression</strong>: Allah says, “O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives&#8230;” [Quran, 4:135]. Joining a force that may perpetrate injustice or oppress others contradicts Islamic teachings and would be impermissible.</li>
5539. <li><strong>Preservation of Life</strong>: The sanctity of life is paramount in Islam. Allah states, “&#8230;whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land &#8211; it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one &#8211; it is as if he had saved mankind entirely” [Quran, 5:32]. Engaging in or supporting harm against innocents is unlawful and severely condemned.</li>
5540. <li><strong>Loyalty and Allegiance</strong>: A Muslim’s ultimate loyalty is to Allah and His commandments. This should guide one’s actions and decisions, ensuring they do not compromise Islamic beliefs and duties.</li>
5541. </ol>
5542. </div>
5543. <h4>Guidance and Decision-Making<strong><br />
5544. </strong></h4>
5545. <ul>
5546. <li><strong>Consultation with Scholars</strong>: Engaging with knowledgeable Islamic scholars can provide insight into the complexities of such a decision in light of Sacred Law and the current geopolitical context.</li>
5547. <li><strong>Prayer for Guidance (Istikhara)</strong>: Seeking Allah’s guidance through Istikhara prayer is recommended for all significant decisions, as it can lead to clarity and contentment with one’s choice.</li>
5548. </ul>
5549. <h4>Conclusion</h4>
5550. <p>Joining an army requires a deep reflection on Islamic teachings regarding intention, justice, the preservation of life, and allegiance to Allah. Muslims must carefully weigh these considerations, consult with scholars, and seek divine guidance to make decisions that align with their faith and contribute to the greater good, and Allah knows best.</p>
5551. </div>
5552. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
5553. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
5554. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5555. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
5556. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
5557. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
5558. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
5559. </div>
5560. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-a-muslim-in-the-west-join-the-army/">Can a Muslim in the West Join the Army?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5566. <item>
5567. <title>Can a Child Lead the Obligatory Prayers?</title>
5568. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/can-a-child-lead-the-obligatory-prayers/</link>
5570. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5571. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
5572. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
5573. <category><![CDATA[Prayer (Shafii)]]></category>
5574. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
5575. <category><![CDATA[child imam]]></category>
5576. <category><![CDATA[diversity in Islamic jurisprudence]]></category>
5577. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
5578. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
5579. <category><![CDATA[imam]]></category>
5580. <category><![CDATA[jumu'a]]></category>
5581. <category><![CDATA[leading prayer]]></category>
5582. <category><![CDATA[mosque]]></category>
5583. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
5584. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343106</guid>
5585.  
5586. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In my masjid, there is a 3rd jumu‘a specifically for youth. Today, the imam’s child, who is 12 years old, led the prayer. Is it permissible to pray behind him? If not, would I have to repeat my prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. [&#8230;]</p>
5587. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/can-a-child-lead-the-obligatory-prayers/">Can a Child Lead the Obligatory Prayers?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5588. ]]></description>
5589. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
5590. <div>
5591. <h3>Question</h3>
5592. <p>In my masjid, there is a 3rd jumu‘a specifically for youth. Today, the imam’s child, who is 12 years old, led the prayer. Is it permissible to pray behind him? If not, would I have to repeat my prayer?</p>
5593. <h3>Answer</h3>
5594. <div>
5595. <div>
5596. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
5597. <h4>Shafi&#8217;i Perspective<strong><br />
5598. </strong></h4>
5599. <p>In the Shafi&#8217;i School, it is considered permissible for a minor (a child who has not yet reached puberty) to lead the Prayer, including the obligatory prayers, provided he has sufficient knowledge of the Quran and the fiqh of prayer, and he can perform it with the proper conditions and pillars intact. Still, an adult imam is preferred over a child.</p>
5600. <p>This allowance is based on the premise that the primary qualifications for an imam in obligatory prayers are knowledge of the Quran and the ability to perform the prayer correctly. [Keller, Reliance of the Traveller]</p>
5601. <h4>Sequence of Eligibility to Lead the Prayer<strong><br />
5602. </strong></h4>
5603. <p>The one with the right to be imam (in order of preference, when there is a disagreement) is:</p>
5604. <p>(1) the most learned in Sacred Law (i.e., the rulings concerned with prayer) even if he has not memorized any of the Quran except the Fatiha, since the need in prayer for knowledge of its rules is practically unlimited, while the only Quran recital required is the Fatiha)</p>
5605. <p>(2) he who has memorized the most Quran</p>
5606. <p>(3) the most Godfearing (O: because leading the prayer is an embassage between the servant and Allah Most High, and best befits him most honored by Allah)</p>
5607. <p>(4) he who has been a Muslim longest</p>
5608. <p>(5) the noblest in lineage</p>
5609. <p>(6) he with the best life history or reputation</p>
5610. <p>(7) the cleanest in-person and clothes</p>
5611. <p>(8) he with the best voice</p>
5612. <p>(9) and the most handsome [Keller, Reliance of the Traveler]</p>
5613. <h4>When More than One Eligible Imam is Present<strong><br />
5614. </strong></h4>
5615. <p>When only one of the above is present, he is chosen. If all people present or some possess one or more of these characteristics, then someone from the first of the list takes priority over those listed after him. If two are equal and each insists on being the imam, they draw lots.</p>
5616. <h4>Preference and Priority</h4>
5617. <p>It is permissible for a less qualified person to lead, even when a better-qualified one is present. The imam assigned to a mosque or a person living in the house where the prayer takes place, even if only renting, takes precedence over everyone on the list, from the most learned on down. However, he may select anyone else he wishes to lead the prayer. The Sultan and those under him, of Islamic judges, regional governors, and so on, take precedence over even the imam of the mosque, the householder, and others. [ibid.]</p>
5618. <p>The following take precedence even when the latter is more learned in Sacred Law:<br />
5619. (1) a non-traveller over a traveller</p>
5620. <p>(2) an upright person over a corrupt one</p>
5621. <p>(3) and an adult over a child.</p>
5622. <p>A sighted and a blind person are equally eligible to lead the prayer. [Keller, Reliance of the Traveler]</p>
5623. <h4>Hanafi Perspective:</h4>
5624. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/is-it-permissible-for-a-child-to-lead-the-prayer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hanafi School holds a stricter view on this matter.</a>  Please consult this answer by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa.</p>
5625. <h4>Given Your Situation:</h4>
5626. <p>Considering you belong to the Hanafi school of thought and the imam in question is a 12-year-old child (presumably not having reached puberty), you may want to consider adopting the Shafi‘i view in this matter.</p>
5627. <p>Otherwise, it would not be permissible for you to pray behind a child for obligatory prayers, including the Jumu‘a Prayer, according to Hanafi principles. Consequently, you would need to repeat your Prayer to ensure it meets the requirements of your School.</p>
5628. <h4>Finding Solutions</h4>
5629. <p>It’s important to approach such matters with understanding and respect for the diversity within Islamic jurisprudence. If possible, discussing your concerns with the leadership of your mosque could provide a solution that accommodates the needs and preferences of all congregants. Respecting the variations in Islamic legal thought enriches the communal practice of Islam and fosters unity and respect among its followers, and Allah knows best.</p>
5630. </div>
5631. </div>
5632. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
5633. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
5634. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5635. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
5636. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
5637. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
5638. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
5639. </div>
5640. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/can-a-child-lead-the-obligatory-prayers/">Can a Child Lead the Obligatory Prayers?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5646. <item>
5647. <title>Is it Permissible to Use a Study Resource That Has a Cartoon Depiction of Prophet Musa (Peace be Upon Him)?</title>
5648. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-it-permissible-to-use-a-study-resource-that-has-a-cartoon-depiction-of-prophet-musa-peace-be-upon-him/</link>
5650. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5651. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
5652. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
5653. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5654. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
5655. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
5656. <category><![CDATA[Prophets]]></category>
5657. <category><![CDATA[depiction of Prophets]]></category>
5658. <category><![CDATA[flashcards]]></category>
5659. <category><![CDATA[incidental matter]]></category>
5660. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
5661. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
5662. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Moses]]></category>
5663. <category><![CDATA[study resources]]></category>
5664. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343102</guid>
5665.  
5666. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I use study flashcards that contain a cartoon of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) in some subjects but not in others? Would it be sinful if others download the flashcards, including the ones with the picture, assuming they are popular? Answer In the Name of Allah, [&#8230;]</p>
5667. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-it-permissible-to-use-a-study-resource-that-has-a-cartoon-depiction-of-prophet-musa-peace-be-upon-him/">Is it Permissible to Use a Study Resource That Has a Cartoon Depiction of Prophet Musa (Peace be Upon Him)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5668. ]]></description>
5669. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
5670. <h3>Question</h3>
5671. <p>Can I use study flashcards that contain a cartoon of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) in some subjects but not in others? Would it be sinful if others download the flashcards, including the ones with the picture, assuming they are popular?</p>
5672. <h3>Answer</h3>
5673. <div>
5674. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
5675. </div>
5676. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
5677. <p>It would be permissible to use a study resource depicting Prophet Musa (peace be upon him). When using such a resource, cover it with something.</p>
5678. <p>The reason your purpose for using the resource is its content and not anything else. The picture is an incidental matter. Scholars say it is permissible to use and read content with an incidental presence of an unlawful matter.</p>
5679. <h4>The impermissibility of Depicting Prophets</h4>
5680. <p>Muslim scholars hold that it is impermissible to draw or portray any of the Prophets, Angels, as well as any of the noble Companions and wives of the Prophet (peace be upon them all) to whom deference and honor should also always be shown, and any form of disparagement, even if unintentional, should be avoided.</p>
5681. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
5682. <h4><strong><br />
5683. </strong>Related</h4>
5684. <ul>
5685. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/does-drawing-the-prophet-muhammad-or-any-other-prophet-entail-disbelief/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Does Drawing the Prophet Muhammad or Any Other Prophet Entail Disbelief? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5686. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/the-definition-of-haram-and-how-the-haram-is-determined/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Definition of Haram and How the Haram is Determined &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5687. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FoVFf14FS6QTnrGGyPbFYY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Purification of the Heart for Youth: Diseases of the Heart and Their Cure &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
5688. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
5689. </ul>
5690. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=119" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Living Right: Halal and Haram and Living Prophetic Excellence (Hanafi) (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
5691. </div>
5692. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
5693. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
5694. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5695. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
5696. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5697. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-it-permissible-to-use-a-study-resource-that-has-a-cartoon-depiction-of-prophet-musa-peace-be-upon-him/">Is it Permissible to Use a Study Resource That Has a Cartoon Depiction of Prophet Musa (Peace be Upon Him)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5703. <item>
5704. <title>Will I Be Sinful and Responsible if My Sibling Got Married to Another Person of Faith?</title>
5705. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/will-i-be-sinful-and-responsible-if-my-sibling-got-married-to-another-person-of-faith/</link>
5707. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5708. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
5709. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
5710. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
5711. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5712. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
5713. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
5714. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
5715. <category><![CDATA[advice]]></category>
5716. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
5717. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
5718. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
5719. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
5720. <category><![CDATA[non Muslim spouse]]></category>
5721. <category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>
5722. <category><![CDATA[Sister]]></category>
5723. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343096</guid>
5724.  
5725. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What should I do about my elder sister, who married a non-Muslim against our family’s wishes and engages in concerning behavior? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. I am sorry [&#8230;]</p>
5726. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/will-i-be-sinful-and-responsible-if-my-sibling-got-married-to-another-person-of-faith/">Will I Be Sinful and Responsible if My Sibling Got Married to Another Person of Faith?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5727. ]]></description>
5728. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
5729. <h3>Question</h3>
5730. <p>What should I do about my elder sister, who married a non-Muslim against our family’s wishes and engages in concerning behavior?</p>
5731. <h3>Answer</h3>
5732. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
5733. </div>
5734. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear she has ended up marrying a non-Muslim.</p>
5735. <p>It would be best if you kept ties with her. She is your sister. This has happened for whatever reason. The past is the past. Look into the future and work on her gradually. You do not have to talk about the marriage for now. However, tell her to learn the din and look into what she is inclined to and possibly like. Share some motivating videos and win her heart over, inviting her, caring for her, and speaking to her about marriage, but not now.</p>
5736. <h4>General Accountability of Sin<strong><br />
5737. </strong></h4>
5738. <p>You are not liable for her faith or sinfulness. In general, one has no control over the actions of others and will not be held accountable by Allah for their deeds. Allah says: “And every soul earns not [blame] except against itself, and no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another.” [Qur’an 6:164]</p>
5739. <div></div>
5740. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
5741. <h4>Related</h4>
5742. <ul>
5743. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/apostasy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apostasy Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5744. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-can-i-do-to-strengthen-and-increase-my-faith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Can I Do to Strengthen and Increase My Faith? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5745. </ul>
5746. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
5747. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
5748. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
5749. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5750. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
5751. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5752. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/will-i-be-sinful-and-responsible-if-my-sibling-got-married-to-another-person-of-faith/">Will I Be Sinful and Responsible if My Sibling Got Married to Another Person of Faith?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5758. <item>
5759. <title>Does the Apostate Have to Make Up Prayers?</title>
5760. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/does-the-apostate-have-to-make-up-prayers/</link>
5762. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5763. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:33:35 +0000</pubDate>
5764. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
5765. <category><![CDATA[Calling to Islam]]></category>
5766. <category><![CDATA[Fast (Shafii)]]></category>
5767. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5768. <category><![CDATA[Prayer (Shafii)]]></category>
5769. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
5770. <category><![CDATA[Zakat (Shafii)]]></category>
5771. <category><![CDATA[apostate]]></category>
5772. <category><![CDATA[Christianity]]></category>
5773. <category><![CDATA[convert]]></category>
5774. <category><![CDATA[disbelief]]></category>
5775. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
5776. <category><![CDATA[Hanbali]]></category>
5777. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
5778. <category><![CDATA[Maliki]]></category>
5779. <category><![CDATA[obligation]]></category>
5780. <category><![CDATA[prayers]]></category>
5781. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
5782. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
5783. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343090</guid>
5784.  
5785. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As a convert, I affirmed Islam, briefly returned to Christianity, then returned to Islam in 2020. According to Hanafi Fatawa, missed prayers during disbelief may not need to be made up, but the Shafi&#8217;i perspective suggests apostates returning to Islam might still be accountable for them. Do I have a [&#8230;]</p>
5786. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/does-the-apostate-have-to-make-up-prayers/">Does the Apostate Have to Make Up Prayers?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5787. ]]></description>
5788. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
5789. <div>
5790. <h3>Question</h3>
5791. <p>As a convert, I affirmed Islam, briefly returned to Christianity, then returned to Islam in 2020. According to Hanafi Fatawa, missed prayers during disbelief may not need to be made up, but the Shafi&#8217;i perspective suggests apostates returning to Islam might still be accountable for them. Do I have a debt to repay for missed prayers during my period of disbelief?</p>
5792. <h3>Answer</h3>
5793. <div>
5794. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</div>
5795. <div></div>
5796. <p>Firstly, it’s essential to acknowledge the mercy and forgiveness of Allah, especially for those who sincerely repent and return to Islam. As a seeker of guidance, your concern for fulfilling your religious obligations is commendable.</p>
5797. <div></div>
5798. <p>In matters concerning the missed prayers of an apostate, the Hanafi and Maliki scholars assert that there is no obligation for the individual to compensate for the prayers missed during the period of apostasy. This is because, during that time, the apostate was considered a disbeliever, and the act of returning to Islam was deemed to expiate the sin of abandoning prayer. The Hanbali School holds two views about this. [al-Mawsu‘a al-Fiqhiyya]</p>
5799. <div></div>
5800. <p>In contrast, the Shafi’i scholars uphold the view that making up for these missed prayers is obligatory upon the apostate upon returning to Islam. This obligation is seen as a form of stringent discipline, emphasizing the significance of fulfilling this religious duty—performing the obligatory prayers—as a fundamental obligation for a Muslim. [Nawawi, al-Majmu‘]</p>
5801. <div></div>
5802. </div>
5803. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
5804. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
5805. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5806. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
5807. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
5808. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
5809. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
5810. </div>
5811. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/does-the-apostate-have-to-make-up-prayers/">Does the Apostate Have to Make Up Prayers?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5817. <item>
5818. <title>What Is the Best Approach to Applying Scrupulousness in What One Eats When One Is Invited to Someone’s Home?</title>
5819. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/what-is-the-best-approach-to-applying-scrupulousness-in-what-one-eats-when-one-is-invited-to-someones-home/</link>
5821. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5822. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
5823. <category><![CDATA[Calling to Islam]]></category>
5824. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
5825. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
5826. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5827. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
5828. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
5829. <category><![CDATA[dietary preferences]]></category>
5830. <category><![CDATA[dietary restrictions]]></category>
5831. <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category>
5832. <category><![CDATA[food]]></category>
5833. <category><![CDATA[halal meat]]></category>
5834. <category><![CDATA[hospitality]]></category>
5835. <category><![CDATA[islamic etiquette]]></category>
5836. <category><![CDATA[Islamic guidance]]></category>
5837. <category><![CDATA[Muslim host]]></category>
5838. <category><![CDATA[non-Muslim host]]></category>
5839. <category><![CDATA[scrupulousness]]></category>
5840. <category><![CDATA[unexpected invitations]]></category>
5841. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343085</guid>
5842.  
5843. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question In situations like being a guest at someone’s home for dinner, where questioning about the meat’s permissibility might cause difficulty or strain the relationship, what is the best approach to take according to Islamic guidance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate When invited to [&#8230;]</p>
5844. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/what-is-the-best-approach-to-applying-scrupulousness-in-what-one-eats-when-one-is-invited-to-someones-home/">What Is the Best Approach to Applying Scrupulousness in What One Eats When One Is Invited to Someone’s Home?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5845. ]]></description>
5846. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
5847. <h3>Question</h3>
5848. <p>In situations like being a guest at someone’s home for dinner, where questioning about the meat’s permissibility might cause difficulty or strain the relationship, what is the best approach to take according to Islamic guidance?</p>
5849. <h3>Answer</h3>
5850. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
5851. <p>When invited to someone’s home to eat, the best way to be scrupulous is to preempt the situation by respectfully explaining to them your dietary preferences prior to their preparation of the food.</p>
5852. <p>This may manifest differently when the host is a Muslim as opposed to a Non-Muslim host. For Muslims, terms like hand-slaughtered meat may be understood with little explanation. For the non-muslim, one may choose the easier route and request that no wine be used and that the dish contain no meat.</p>
5853. <h4>Unexpected Invitations: Muslim Home</h4>
5854. <p>If one is invited on the spot with little notice, one must assess the situation, especially the host.</p>
5855. <p>If the host meets the following conditions, one is not to ask about the food:</p>
5856. <p>1) The host is a person of uprightness (i.e., they are not publicly engaged in major sin) 2) Their wealth is from permissible sources (or at least, most of it is)<br />
5857. 3) They understand the basic conditions of Halal meat (this is in case you do not know the source of their meat)</p>
5858. <p>In such a case, doubting, let alone asking, is considered having ill opinions of a Muslim and is sinful. [Ghazali, Ihya &#8216;Ulum al-Din]</p>
5859. <h4>Unexpected Invitations: Non-Muslim Home</h4>
5860. <p>In such a situation, one must navigate what is served and choose only that which does not contain meat or wine. One can partake in seafood, fruits, vegetables, etc.</p>
5861. <p>In this manner, one tactfully stays away from the prohibited without imposing one’s restrictions on the host and other guests. If asked, one can respectfully explain one’s beliefs whilst expressing gratitude for the non-meat options.</p>
5862. <h4>Advice</h4>
5863. <p>In situations of need, one may choose to take some of the less cautious sound opinions in their school of thought to not hurt their hosts’ feelings. For example, some Hanafis take a very strict opinion regarding the incidental presence of non-wine alcohol in some ingredients like vanilla extract and soy sauce. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
5864. <p>This opinion is based on caution and is not the relied upon position in the Hanafi school. Thus, if a Muslim or non-Muslim makes a vanilla cake for you and they would be confused or offended by your not eating it, one may choose to act on the sound opinion that is less cautious. This is based on circumstantial discretion. [Ibid.]</p>
5865. <p>Hope this helps</p>
5866. <p>Allah knows best</p>
5867. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
5868. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
5869. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
5870. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/what-is-the-best-approach-to-applying-scrupulousness-in-what-one-eats-when-one-is-invited-to-someones-home/">What Is the Best Approach to Applying Scrupulousness in What One Eats When One Is Invited to Someone’s Home?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5876. <item>
5877. <title>Can We Donate Our Excess Embryos After IVF For Adoption to Other Families?</title>
5878. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/birth/can-we-donate-our-excess-embryos-after-ivf-for-adoption-to-other-families/</link>
5880. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5881. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:55:37 +0000</pubDate>
5882. <category><![CDATA[Birth]]></category>
5883. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
5884. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
5885. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
5886. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
5887. <category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
5888. <category><![CDATA[embryos]]></category>
5889. <category><![CDATA[high-risk pregnancies]]></category>
5890. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
5891. <category><![CDATA[ivf]]></category>
5892. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343068</guid>
5893.  
5894. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible in Islamic jurisprudence to give up embryos from IVF for adoption to Muslim families due to high-risk pregnancies? What is the recommended course of action according to Islamic guidance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good [&#8230;]</p>
5895. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/birth/can-we-donate-our-excess-embryos-after-ivf-for-adoption-to-other-families/">Can We Donate Our Excess Embryos After IVF For Adoption to Other Families?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5896. ]]></description>
5897. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
5898. <h3>Question</h3>
5899. <p>Is it permissible in Islamic jurisprudence to give up embryos from IVF for adoption to Muslim families due to high-risk pregnancies? What is the recommended course of action according to Islamic guidance?</p>
5900. <h3>Answer</h3>
5901. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
5902. <div>
5903. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Allah Most High has rewarded you for your patience. May your child remain healthy, grow up righteous, and become cooness for your eyes. Amin.</p>
5904. <p>Esteemed Muftis and Scholars say it is impermissible to donate them. You may freeze them if you are confident you will have control over them or dispose of them, which is better.</p>
5905. <p>The reason is that the sperm and egg belong to you and your husband; giving it to a third party will not be permissible. This will result in confusion in lineage, loss of motherhood, and other matters prohibited in sharia. The human embryo is the origin of the human being and must be treated with care and respect. Thus, it will not be permissible to donate your embryo to another family.</p>
5906. <p>[Kanan, Mawsu&#8217;a al-Tibbiyya al-Fiqhiyya]</p>
5907. </div>
5908. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
5909. <h4 style="text-align: left;">Related</h4>
5910. <ul>
5911. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-a-woman-freeze-her-eggs-to-use-later-or-donate-to-someone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can a Woman Freeze Her Eggs to Use Later or Donate to Someone? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5912. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/artificial-insemination/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">artificial insemination Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5913. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/kids-in-test-tubes-is-in-vitro-fertilization-allowed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kids in Test Tubes: Is In Vitro Fertilization Allowed? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5914. </ul>
5915. <ul dir="rtl">
5916. <li><a href="https://www.e-cfr.org/blog/2023/11/26/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ae%d8%aa%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%8a-%d9%84%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%b9-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">البيان الختامي للدورة العادية الرابعة والثلاثين | المجلس الأوروبي للإفتاء والبحوث (e-cfr.org)</a></li>
5917. </ul>
5918. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course</p>
5919. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
5920. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
5921. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5922. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
5923. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5924. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/birth/can-we-donate-our-excess-embryos-after-ivf-for-adoption-to-other-families/">Can We Donate Our Excess Embryos After IVF For Adoption to Other Families?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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5930. <item>
5931. <title>Can One Work in a Warehouse That Sells High Heels?</title>
5932. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-one-work-in-a-warehouse-that-sells-high-heels/</link>
5934. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
5935. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
5936. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
5937. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
5938. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
5939. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
5940. <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
5941. <category><![CDATA[earnings]]></category>
5942. <category><![CDATA[fiqh of commerce]]></category>
5943. <category><![CDATA[halal and haram]]></category>
5944. <category><![CDATA[handling goods]]></category>
5945. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
5946. <category><![CDATA[health concerns]]></category>
5947. <category><![CDATA[high heels]]></category>
5948. <category><![CDATA[indirect contribution]]></category>
5949. <category><![CDATA[permissibility]]></category>
5950. <category><![CDATA[sale]]></category>
5951. <category><![CDATA[warehouse work]]></category>
5952. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343060</guid>
5953.  
5954. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question You mentioned that working in a warehouse with high heels is allowed. However, I learned that high heels are considered haram due to health concerns above a certain height. Why is it permissible to handle and store something haram? Additionally, employees indirectly contribute to selling the shoes. Answer In [&#8230;]</p>
5955. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-one-work-in-a-warehouse-that-sells-high-heels/">Can One Work in a Warehouse That Sells High Heels?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
5956. ]]></description>
5957. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
5958. <h3>Question</h3>
5959. <p>You mentioned that working in a warehouse with high heels is allowed. However, I learned that high heels are considered haram due to health concerns above a certain height. Why is it permissible to handle and store something haram? Additionally, employees indirectly contribute to selling the shoes.</p>
5960. <h3>Answer</h3>
5961. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
5962. <div>
5963. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
5964. <p>High heels come in various sizes and heights, worn by Muslims and Non-Muslims alike. They are not haram and impermissible in themselves, though they affect their wearers’ well-being depending on their height. They can be worn by various people temporarily; in a closed setting, some have a lower height. Therefore, your work in a warehouse where they are packed is permissible, as ultimately, it is a sale between the seller and the purchaser.</p>
5965. <p>The reason is that anything that has normal use is permitted in the Shariah and is allowed to be sold, even if there is the likelihood that it may be used for the haram.<br />
5966. Such sales would not be considered assisting in sin because the sin itself is not the direct result of the sale but the free choice of another.</p>
5967. <p>[Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
5968. </div>
5969. <p>In cases with some degree of indirect assistance, it would be somewhat disliked (makruh tanzihan) to the extent of that assistance. This would not, however, affect the lawfulness of the earnings themselves.</p>
5970. <h4>Give Sadaqa</h4>
5971. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) recommended that traders and business people give in charity; however, they should purify their wealth from any accidental wrongdoings of potentially doubtful transactions.</p>
5972. <p>[Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, Ibn Maja; it is a sound hadith]</p>
5973. <div></div>
5974. <div>
5975. <p>However, things that do not have permitted uses according to the Shariah – such as wine, pork, lottery tickets, pornography, unslaughtered meat, and the like–are unlawful and sinful to sell even to non-Muslims.</p>
5976. </div>
5977. <div>
5978. <p>It is essential that anyone in business and serious about Allah and the Last Day learn the essentials of the fiqh of commerce and trade, and the halal and haram related to these, and apply the vital principle that <strong>One should not engage in any activity without knowing the ruling of Allah regarding it</strong>.</p>
5979. <p>[Khadimi, Sharh al-Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya]</p>
5980. </div>
5981. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
5982. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5983. <h4>Related</h4>
5984. <ul>
5985. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-for-women-to-wear-heels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Permissible for Women to Wear Heels? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5986. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-considered-assisting-in-sin-to-develop-software-for-casinos-banks-or-insurance-companies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Considered Assisting in Sin to Develop Software for Casinos, Banks, or Insurance Companies? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5987. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/principles-work-assisting-sin-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Are the Principles of Work and Assisting in Sin? [Video] &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
5988. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
5989. </ul>
5990. <ul>
5991. <li style="list-style-type: none;">Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course.</li>
5992. </ul>
5993. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
5994. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
5995. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
5996. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
5997. <p>&nbsp;</p>
5998. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-one-work-in-a-warehouse-that-sells-high-heels/">Can One Work in a Warehouse That Sells High Heels?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6004. <item>
6005. <title>What’s the Basis or Proof from the Sunna for Removing Shoes in the Cemetery?</title>
6006. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/whats-the-basis-or-proof-from-the-sunna-for-removing-shoes-in-the-cemetery/</link>
6008. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6009. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
6010. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6011. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6012. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
6013. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
6014. <category><![CDATA[burial]]></category>
6015. <category><![CDATA[cemetery]]></category>
6016. <category><![CDATA[etiquette]]></category>
6017. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
6018. <category><![CDATA[Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal]]></category>
6019. <category><![CDATA[Islamic customs]]></category>
6020. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
6021. <category><![CDATA[Islamic tradition]]></category>
6022. <category><![CDATA[Shoes]]></category>
6023. <category><![CDATA[sunnah]]></category>
6024. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343055</guid>
6025.  
6026. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have been told before that we should remove our shoes when in the cemetery for burial or visiting, what is the basis of this or its proof from the Sunna? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Removing one’s shoes before entering the cemetery [&#8230;]</p>
6027. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/whats-the-basis-or-proof-from-the-sunna-for-removing-shoes-in-the-cemetery/">What’s the Basis or Proof from the Sunna for Removing Shoes in the Cemetery?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6028. ]]></description>
6029. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
6030. <h3>Question</h3>
6031. <p>I have been told before that we should remove our shoes when in the cemetery for burial or visiting, what is the basis of this or its proof from the Sunna?</p>
6032. <h3>Answer</h3>
6033. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6034. <p>Removing one’s shoes before entering the cemetery is an opinion held by some scholars, such as Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (Allah have mercy on him). Imam Ahmad opined that it is recommended (mustahabb) to remove one’s sandals when entering the graveyard. Thus, wearing shoes in the graveyard will be disliked and reprehensible unless there is a legitimate excuse. He lists amongst such excuses sharp thorns the like that one may be harmed by stepping on or the presence of impurities. [Ibn Qudama, al-Mughni]</p>
6035. <p>His opinion was based on the following narration:</p>
6036. <p>Bashir bin M&#8217;abad (Allah be pleased with him narrates, “While I was walking with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace), he passed by the graves of the polytheist and said (three times): “They have missed out on much good.”  Then he passed by the graves of Muslims and said, “They have reached much good.” At that moment, the Messenger of Allah noticed a man walking amongst the graves wearing sandals; he said, “O you who are wearing sandals! Woe to you. Take the sandals off.” The man looked and saw that it was the Messenger of Allah, so he removed the sandals and threw them.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
6037. <h4>The Hanafi Opinion</h4>
6038. <p>Regarding the above narration, Imam al-Tahawi mentioned that it is likely that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) commanded the man to take off his sandals due to impurities on their bottoms. Additionally, (he says) it is affirmed in another Prophetic narration that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Indeed when the (deceased) servant is placed in their grave, and the people turn and leave, they hear the steps of their sandals.” [Abu Dawud] [Ali Qari, Mirqat al-Mafatih]</p>
6039. <p>Imam al-Tahawi then goes on to say, “This is evidence of the permissibility of wearing sandals in the graveyard. It is also established in the narration of Anas bin Malik (Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet prayed in his sandals. If it is permissible to enter the mosque with sandals, entering the graveyard with them is even more deserving of being permissible. [Ali Qari, Mirqat al-Mafatih]</p>
6040. <h4>Advice</h4>
6041. <p>That said, if one is in a place that follows an opinion contrary to the Hanafi opinion or a place that culturally considers wearing shoes in the graveyard bad etiquette, it is befitting for one to conform to the people so as not to be a contrarian.</p>
6042. <p>Preservation of the unity of the Muslims is given precedence especially when there is no prohibition for taking off one’s shoes when entering the graveyard. The above discussion merely centers around whether doing so is a Sunna or merely recommended.</p>
6043. <p>Hope this helps</p>
6044. <p>Allah knows best</p>
6045. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
6046. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
6047. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
6048. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/whats-the-basis-or-proof-from-the-sunna-for-removing-shoes-in-the-cemetery/">What’s the Basis or Proof from the Sunna for Removing Shoes in the Cemetery?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6054. <item>
6055. <title>Is Becoming a Plastic Surgeon Permissible?</title>
6056. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/is-becoming-a-plastic-surgeon-permissible/</link>
6058. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6059. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
6060. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
6061. <category><![CDATA[cosmetic surgery]]></category>
6062. <category><![CDATA[halal income]]></category>
6063. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
6064. <category><![CDATA[medical-ethics]]></category>
6065. <category><![CDATA[necessity]]></category>
6066. <category><![CDATA[permissibility]]></category>
6067. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343048</guid>
6068.  
6069. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to become a plastic surgeon considering the necessity of performing cosmetic surgeries, which are elective and lack medical justification yet are often unavoidable in the profession due to societal demand? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in [&#8230;]</p>
6070. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/is-becoming-a-plastic-surgeon-permissible/">Is Becoming a Plastic Surgeon Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6071. ]]></description>
6072. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6073. <h3>Question</h3>
6074. <p>Is it permissible to become a plastic surgeon considering the necessity of performing cosmetic surgeries, which are elective and lack medical justification yet are often unavoidable in the profession due to societal demand?</p>
6075. <h3>Answer</h3>
6076. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6077. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6078. <p>Becoming a plastic surgeon for purely cosmetic reasons will not be permitted, and one’s earnings will be haram and impermissible. However, if a surgeon’s work comprises many tasks and includes cosmetic surgery, his complete earnings will not be considered haram.</p>
6079. <p>The general ruling with regards to cosmetic surgery is that of impermissibility, for it involves mutilation of one’s body (muthla) and changing the nature created by Allah (taghyir khalq Allah). However, in genuine cases of extreme deformity, there is a dispensation of permissibility, for necessity makes prohibition lawful.</p>
6080. <p>[Ibn Nujaym, Al-Ashbah wa al-Nadh’ir]</p>
6081. <h4>Refer to Others</h4>
6082. <p>In a case when one has to perform cosmetic surgery, it will be permitted for the Muslim doctor to refer the patient to someone else, saying that one cannot carry out the surgery; hence, you may visit some other specialist. Doctors must be extra careful and vigilant in matters like these because they can find themselves in many situations where it is easy to fall into sin. May Allah Most High guide us to what pleases him and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
6083. <div>In summary, based on this, a doctor or surgeon will not be permitted to perform surgery for purely cosmetic reasons and for the purpose of beautification. However, if there is a genuine case of need, it will be permitted.</div>
6084. <div></div>
6085. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6086. <div></div>
6087. <h4>Related</h4>
6088. <ul>
6089. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/plastic-surgery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">plastic surgery Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6090. </ul>
6091. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
6092. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6093. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6094. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6095. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6096. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6097. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/is-becoming-a-plastic-surgeon-permissible/">Is Becoming a Plastic Surgeon Permissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6102. </item>
6103. <item>
6104. <title>Is it Permissible to Consume Malt Extract?</title>
6105. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-consume-malt-extract/</link>
6107. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6108. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
6109. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
6110. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
6111. <category><![CDATA[alcohol production]]></category>
6112. <category><![CDATA[food ingredients]]></category>
6113. <category><![CDATA[hanafi school]]></category>
6114. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
6115. <category><![CDATA[malt extract]]></category>
6116. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343042</guid>
6117.  
6118. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was eating some pretzels, and I noticed they contained malt extract, which is associated with alcohol production and may contain small amounts of alcohol. Is it permissible to consume in the Hanafi school? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are [&#8230;]</p>
6119. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-consume-malt-extract/">Is it Permissible to Consume Malt Extract?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6120. ]]></description>
6121. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6122. <h3>Question</h3>
6123. <p>I was eating some pretzels, and I noticed they contained malt extract, which is associated with alcohol production and may contain small amounts of alcohol. Is it permissible to consume in the Hanafi school?</p>
6124. <h3>Answer</h3>
6125. <div>
6126. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6127. </div>
6128. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6129. <p>It is permissible to use malt extract as an ingredient in food, as you find in pretzels. However, it’s a different process when it is used to make alcohol.</p>
6130. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6131. </div>
6132. <h4>Related</h4>
6133. <ul>
6134. <li><a href="https://www.ukmalt.com/uk-malting-industry/how-malt-is-made/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Malt is Made &#8211; The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain (ukmalt.com)</a></li>
6135. <li><a href="https://infinitabiotech.com/blog/the-science-behind-malt-extract-understanding-its-role-in-cooking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Science Behind Malt Extract: Understanding Its Role in Cooking &#8211; Infinita Biotech</a></li>
6136. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-guide-for-consuming-various-meats-foods-alcohol-animal-by-product-ingredients-and-cosmetics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Guide for Consuming Various Meats, Foods, Alcohol, Animal By-Product Ingredients, and Cosmetics &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6137. <li style="list-style-type: none;"></li>
6138. </ul>
6139. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6140. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6141. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6142. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6143. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6144. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-consume-malt-extract/">Is it Permissible to Consume Malt Extract?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6150. <item>
6151. <title>Will the Use of Dummies in Crash Car Tests Be Considered as Statues?</title>
6152. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/will-the-use-of-dummies-in-crash-car-tests-be-considered-as-statues/</link>
6154. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6155. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
6156. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
6157. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6158. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6159. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
6160. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
6161. <category><![CDATA[car safety]]></category>
6162. <category><![CDATA[crash tests]]></category>
6163. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
6164. <category><![CDATA[Intentions]]></category>
6165. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
6166. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343036</guid>
6167.  
6168. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Will the Use of Dummies in Crash Car Tests Be Considered as Statues? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. These are just model dummies, not statues; their purpose is to [&#8230;]</p>
6169. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/will-the-use-of-dummies-in-crash-car-tests-be-considered-as-statues/">Will the Use of Dummies in Crash Car Tests Be Considered as Statues?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6170. ]]></description>
6171. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6172. <h3>Question</h3>
6173. <p>Will the Use of Dummies in Crash Car Tests Be Considered as Statues?</p>
6174. <h3>Answer</h3>
6175. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6176. </div>
6177. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6178. <p>These are just model dummies, not statues; their purpose is to be deconstructed and used.</p>
6179. <h4>Actions Are by Their Intentions</h4>
6180. <p>It is taken from the well-known hadith in which the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Verily actions are by their intentions, and one shall only have that which one intended.” [Bukhari; Muslim]</p>
6181. <p>The scholars stated something implicit in this hadith: “Verily actions are rewarded and judged by their intentions, and one shall only have the reward for that which one intended.”<br />
6182. I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6183. <div></div>
6184. <h4>Related</h4>
6185. <ul>
6186. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/the-reality-and-importance-of-intention/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Reality and Importance of Intention &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6187. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-sincerity-intention-and-the-purpose-of-spiritual-routines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Sincerity, Intention, and the Purpose of Spiritual Routines &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6188. </ul>
6189. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
6190. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6191. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6192. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6193. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6194. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6195. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/will-the-use-of-dummies-in-crash-car-tests-be-considered-as-statues/">Will the Use of Dummies in Crash Car Tests Be Considered as Statues?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6200. </item>
6201. <item>
6202. <title>Is It Backbiting to Point Out a Sin That a Group of Youth Are Doing Publicly, and to Say by Name That Sigmund Freud’s Ideas Were Not Scientific?</title>
6203. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-backbiting-to-point-out-a-sin-that-a-group-of-youth-are-doing-publicly-and-to-say-by-name-that-sigmund-freuds-ideas-were-not-scientific/</link>
6205. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6206. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:56:30 +0000</pubDate>
6207. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6208. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6209. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
6210. <category><![CDATA[Intention]]></category>
6211. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
6212. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
6213. <category><![CDATA[criticism]]></category>
6214. <category><![CDATA[ethics]]></category>
6215. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
6216. <category><![CDATA[public figures]]></category>
6217. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343031</guid>
6218.  
6219. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Initially, I discussed youths smoking at my parent&#8217;s workplace, assuming it wasn&#8217;t backbiting. But when my parent mentioned a specific person, I realized it might be. Was it? I mistakenly linked psychology to Sigmund Freud, then corrected myself by acknowledging his ideas. Was this appropriate? Answer In the Name [&#8230;]</p>
6220. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-backbiting-to-point-out-a-sin-that-a-group-of-youth-are-doing-publicly-and-to-say-by-name-that-sigmund-freuds-ideas-were-not-scientific/">Is It Backbiting to Point Out a Sin That a Group of Youth Are Doing Publicly, and to Say by Name That Sigmund Freud’s Ideas Were Not Scientific?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6221. ]]></description>
6222. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
6223. <h3>Question</h3>
6224. <ol>
6225. <li>Initially, I discussed youths smoking at my parent&#8217;s workplace, assuming it wasn&#8217;t backbiting. But when my parent mentioned a specific person, I realized it might be. Was it?</li>
6226. <li>I mistakenly linked psychology to Sigmund Freud, then corrected myself by acknowledging his ideas. Was this appropriate?</li>
6227. </ol>
6228. <h3>Answer</h3>
6229. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6230. <p>Backbiting was defined by the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
6231. <p>The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, &#8220;Do you know what backbiting is?&#8221; They replied, &#8220;Allah and His Messenger know best.&#8221; He said, &#8220;For you to mention your brother with that which he would dislike.&#8221; The question was made, &#8220;What if it is true what I said about my brother?&#8221; He said, &#8220;If it is true, you have backbitten him. And if it is false, you have slandered him.&#8221; [Muslim]</p>
6232. <p>The scholars have mentioned various scenarios where mentioning such a thing about another would be excused (that is unless the person did intend to backbite).</p>
6233. <h4>The Exception to Backbiting</h4>
6234. <p>Amongst the exceptions for backbiting is the one who publicly flaunts their sins. For such a person to mention the public sins of others is not considered backbiting. [Bin Tahir; Sullam al-Tawfiq]</p>
6235. <p>The reason behind this is that backbiting violates the objective of the Sacred law: preservation of honor. If someone is publicizing their sin, then it is they who has violated their own honor. [Ibid.]</p>
6236. <p>Seeing that smoking is prohibited due to its clear harms on the body and the wastage of wealth therein &#8211; then speaking of the group of youth publicly committing this sin is not backbiting. However, this is on condition that one only mentions the public sin and does not mention other things.</p>
6237. <h4>Critiquing a Public Figure</h4>
6238. <p>There is a big difference between critiquing the works or ideas of a public figure and backbiting.</p>
6239. <p>Backbiting in most cases is targeted at a person&#8217;s character or actions. As for a person saying such and such scholar made a mistake &#8211; this is neither a character assassination or an attack on their actions or motives.</p>
6240. <p>See this <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-considered-backbiting-to-discuss-athletes-and-celebrities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link</a> for more details.</p>
6241. <p>Hope this helps</p>
6242. <p>Allah knows best</p>
6243. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
6244. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
6245. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
6246. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-backbiting-to-point-out-a-sin-that-a-group-of-youth-are-doing-publicly-and-to-say-by-name-that-sigmund-freuds-ideas-were-not-scientific/">Is It Backbiting to Point Out a Sin That a Group of Youth Are Doing Publicly, and to Say by Name That Sigmund Freud’s Ideas Were Not Scientific?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6251. </item>
6252. <item>
6253. <title>Who Is Responsible For Providing For a Widow?</title>
6254. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/death/who-is-responsible-for-providing-for-a-widow/</link>
6256. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6257. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
6258. <category><![CDATA[Death]]></category>
6259. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6260. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
6261. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
6262. <category><![CDATA[Zakat]]></category>
6263. <category><![CDATA[brothers]]></category>
6264. <category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
6265. <category><![CDATA[daughter]]></category>
6266. <category><![CDATA[Family obligations]]></category>
6267. <category><![CDATA[financial support]]></category>
6268. <category><![CDATA[inheritance]]></category>
6269. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
6270. <category><![CDATA[parents]]></category>
6271. <category><![CDATA[RELATIVES]]></category>
6272. <category><![CDATA[son]]></category>
6273. <category><![CDATA[sustenance]]></category>
6274. <category><![CDATA[widow]]></category>
6275. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343025</guid>
6276.  
6277. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If a woman with three brothers and a mature son becomes a widow, then who is obligatory to provide for her food, housing, clothes, and health? Her brothers or her son? Answer The obligation to provide for her rest with her children—male and female—is equal in this regard—as long [&#8230;]</p>
6278. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/death/who-is-responsible-for-providing-for-a-widow/">Who Is Responsible For Providing For a Widow?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6279. ]]></description>
6280. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
6281. <h3>Question</h3>
6282. <p>If a woman with three brothers and a mature son becomes a widow, then who is obligatory to provide for her food, housing, clothes, and health? Her brothers or her son?</p>
6283. <h3>Answer</h3>
6284. <p>The obligation to provide for her rest with her children—male and female—is equal in this regard—as long as they are not poor or unemployed. If so, then her father, if he is alive and not poor or unemployed, and then her brothers.</p>
6285. <p>‘Poor’ in the above ruling means they don’t have the equivalent of the nisab of zakat beyond their immediate needs. If they do not have this but have a stable income, the obligation does not pass on to another. [Maydani, Lubab]</p>
6286. <p>May Allah facilitate all that is good for you.</p>
6287. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
6288. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6289. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
6290. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/death/who-is-responsible-for-providing-for-a-widow/">Who Is Responsible For Providing For a Widow?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6295. </item>
6296. <item>
6297. <title>Is It Permissible to Watch Mind Reading Shows?</title>
6298. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-permissible-to-watch-mind-reading-shows/</link>
6300. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6301. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
6302. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
6303. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6304. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
6305. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
6306. <category><![CDATA[astrology]]></category>
6307. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
6308. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6309. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
6310. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
6311. <category><![CDATA[Mawlana Ilyas Patel]]></category>
6312. <category><![CDATA[Mind Reading]]></category>
6313. <category><![CDATA[religious knowledge]]></category>
6314. <category><![CDATA[SeekersGuidance]]></category>
6315. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343019</guid>
6316.  
6317. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is watching shows about mind reading permitted? Does mind reading in these shows come under the heading of ascribing attributes of Allah, i.e., knowing the unseen? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for [&#8230;]</p>
6318. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-permissible-to-watch-mind-reading-shows/">Is It Permissible to Watch Mind Reading Shows?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6319. ]]></description>
6320. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6321. <h3>Question</h3>
6322. <p>Is watching shows about mind reading permitted? Does mind reading in these shows come under the heading of ascribing attributes of Allah, i.e., knowing the unseen?</p>
6323. <h3>Answer</h3>
6324. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6325. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6326. <p>Mind reading holds neither religious nor scientific value and should be entirely dismissed. One should refrain from investing time in watching and listening to mind-reading shows that have an element of astrological claims or believing in their assertions. It is advisable to refrain from viewing such programs and to advise others to do the same, as they may harm one’s faith (iman).</p>
6327. <h4>Focusing entirely on Today’s Work<strong><br />
6328. </strong></h4>
6329. <p>Avoiding fears of the future or regrets about the past improves one’s current day and effort. Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, ‘The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, although both are good. Strive for that which will benefit you, seek the help of Allah, and do not feel helpless. If anything befalls you, do not say, “If only I had done such and such,” rather say, قَدَّرَ اللَّهُ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ  “Qaddara Allahu wa ma sha’a fa&#8217;ala (Allah has decreed and whatever he wills, He does).” For (saying) ‘If’ opens (the door) to the deeds of Satan.’”</p>
6330. <div></div>
6331. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6332. <h4>Related</h4>
6333. <ul>
6334. <li style="list-style-type: none;">
6335. <ul>
6336. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/astrology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">astrology Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6337. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/can-a-person-have-regular-kashf-unveiling-with-the-prophet-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can a Person Have Regular Kashf (Unveiling) with the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace)? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
6338. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-possible-for-muslims-to-have-intuition-and-should-it-be-followed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Possible for Muslims to Have Intuition, and Should It Be Followed? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6339. </ul>
6340. </li>
6341. </ul>
6342. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
6343. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6344. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6345. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6346. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6347. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6348. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-permissible-to-watch-mind-reading-shows/">Is It Permissible to Watch Mind Reading Shows?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6353. </item>
6354. <item>
6355. <title>Does Remaining Separated in a Strained Relationship For a Long Period Constitute Divorce?</title>
6356. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/does-remaining-separated-in-a-strained-relationship-for-a-long-period-constitute-divorce/</link>
6358. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6359. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
6360. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6361. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6362. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
6363. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
6364. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
6365. <category><![CDATA[Family Counseling]]></category>
6366. <category><![CDATA[family dynamics]]></category>
6367. <category><![CDATA[family issues]]></category>
6368. <category><![CDATA[idda]]></category>
6369. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
6370. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
6371. <category><![CDATA[revocable divorce]]></category>
6372. <category><![CDATA[Shariah Rulings]]></category>
6373. <category><![CDATA[Spousal Relations]]></category>
6374. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343015</guid>
6375.  
6376. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Despite separating eight years ago and initiating divorce proceedings, she maintains ties with her husband’s friend abroad under the same roof. Her parents are aware but haven’t intervened. Is their marriage still valid, given these circumstances? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray [&#8230;]</p>
6377. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/does-remaining-separated-in-a-strained-relationship-for-a-long-period-constitute-divorce/">Does Remaining Separated in a Strained Relationship For a Long Period Constitute Divorce?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6378. ]]></description>
6379. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6380. <h3>Question</h3>
6381. <p>Despite separating eight years ago and initiating divorce proceedings, she maintains ties with her husband’s friend abroad under the same roof. Her parents are aware but haven’t intervened. Is their marriage still valid, given these circumstances?</p>
6382. <h3>Answer</h3>
6383. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6384. </div>
6385. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. I am sad to hear about this situation.</p>
6386. <p>They are still considered married as the husband is the one who issues divorce. If the wife has divorce papers, they are used only if the husband signs them. Eight years is a long time to remain separate in a marriage. They should sit down one last time and agree to live in a good way or separate amicably.</p>
6387. <p>Allah tells us, “Live with them fairly” [Quran 4:19] or “Or leave them fairly” [Quran 65:2]</p>
6388. <h4>Divorce</h4>
6389. <p>The husband can divorce her with one clear divorce. This way, they are both separate. She will spend three months in a waiting period (idda), during which they can reconcile. Otherwise, their marriage will end unless they remarry with a renewed marriage contract with witnesses and a new dowry. Read <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-fiqh-of-divorce-and-is-pronouncing-a-divorce-in-front-of-witnesses-necessary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">this</a> for further details.</p>
6390. <h4>The Ruling of a Revocable Divorce</h4>
6391. <p>When a man divorces his wife with a single revocable divorce or two revocable pronouncements of divorce, he may take her back during her waiting period (`idda), whether the woman consents to that retraction or does not consent.</p>
6392. <div>[Maydani, Al-Lubab Fi Sharh al-Kitab]</p>
6393. </div>
6394. <div>To revoke a divorce, one needs to say, ‘I take you back,’ or engage in any act that displays intimacy, such as a kiss or a hug. They become a married couple again.</p>
6395. </div>
6396. <div>[Maydani, Al-Lubab Fi Sharh al-Kitab; Ibn ʿAbidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
6397. </div>
6398. <div>Due to the sensitivity of this situation, I would advise you to consult local scholars – people who are reliable, pious, have wisdom, and understand family and community dynamics.</p>
6399. </div>
6400. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6401. <h4>Resources</h4>
6402. <ul>
6403. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/seminar/right-divorce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Right of Divorce &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6404. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/can-i-revoke-my-two-divorces-before-the-end-of-the-waiting-period-idda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Revoke My Two Divorces Before the End of the Waiting Period (Idda)? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6405. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-fiqh-of-divorce-and-is-pronouncing-a-divorce-in-front-of-witnesses-necessary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is the Fiqh of Divorce? Is Pronouncing a Divorce in Front of Witnesses Necessary? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
6406. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/defining-ill-conduct-nushuz-in-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Defining Ill-Conduct (Nushuz) in Marriage</a></li>
6407. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-necessary-to-have-witnesses-if-we-divorce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Necessary to Have Witnesses If We Divorce? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
6408. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/dont-feelings-wife-can/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Don’t Have Any Feelings for My Wife. What Can I Do?</a></li>
6409. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-my-marriage-still-valid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is My Marriage Still Valid?</a></li>
6410. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgYWjJvMsFc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are the rulings of the waiting period (‘idda)? Islam FAQ with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (youtube.com)</a></li>
6411. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/marriage-in-islam-a-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Love, Marriage and Relationships in Islam: All Your Questions Answered</a></li>
6412. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer of Need (Salat al-Haja)</a></li>
6413. </ul>
6414. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
6415. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6416. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6417. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6418. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6419. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6420. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/does-remaining-separated-in-a-strained-relationship-for-a-long-period-constitute-divorce/">Does Remaining Separated in a Strained Relationship For a Long Period Constitute Divorce?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6421. ]]></content:encoded>
6425. </item>
6426. <item>
6427. <title>Is My Job Haram If My Degree Was Obtained Through Cheating?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
6428. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-my-job-haram-if-my-degree-was-obtained-through-cheating-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
6430. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6431. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
6432. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
6433. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6434. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
6435. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
6436. <category><![CDATA[cheating]]></category>
6437. <category><![CDATA[degree]]></category>
6438. <category><![CDATA[exam]]></category>
6439. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
6440. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
6441. <category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
6442. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343010</guid>
6443.  
6444. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Is My Job Haram If My Degree Was Obtained Through Cheating? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will discuss the permissibility of using a certificate obtained through copying an exam, highlighting the conditions necessary for the income to be considered halal. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History [&#8230;]</p>
6445. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-my-job-haram-if-my-degree-was-obtained-through-cheating-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is My Job Haram If My Degree Was Obtained Through Cheating?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6446. ]]></description>
6447. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
6448. <h4 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Is My Job Haram If My Degree Was Obtained Through Cheating?</h4>
6449. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will discuss the permissibility of using a certificate obtained through copying an exam, highlighting the conditions necessary for the income to be considered halal.</p>
6450. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is My Job Haram If My Degree Was Obtained Through Cheating? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hT9ekxU1czc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
6451. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
6452. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-my-job-haram-if-my-degree-was-obtained-through-cheating-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is My Job Haram If My Degree Was Obtained Through Cheating?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6453. ]]></content:encoded>
6457. </item>
6458. <item>
6459. <title>Is Airline Food Halal? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
6460. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-airline-food-halal-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
6462. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6463. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
6464. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6465. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6466. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
6467. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
6468. <category><![CDATA[airlines]]></category>
6469. <category><![CDATA[brazil]]></category>
6470. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
6471. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
6472. <category><![CDATA[Islamic country]]></category>
6473. <category><![CDATA[meat]]></category>
6474. <category><![CDATA[rules]]></category>
6475. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343005</guid>
6476.  
6477. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Is Airline Food Halal? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will clarify the circumstances under which consuming meat distributed during travel is permitted. Additionally, he will offer valuable insights on discerning the halal status of meat in Islamic countries where it may be imported. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his [&#8230;]</p>
6478. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-airline-food-halal-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Airline Food Halal? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6479. ]]></description>
6480. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
6481. <h4 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Is Airline Food Halal?</h4>
6482. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will clarify the circumstances under which consuming meat distributed during travel is permitted. Additionally, he will offer valuable insights on discerning the halal status of meat in Islamic countries where it may be imported.</p>
6483. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Airline Food Halal? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0UtNFo2l76E?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
6484. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
6485. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-airline-food-halal-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is Airline Food Halal? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6486. ]]></content:encoded>
6490. </item>
6491. <item>
6492. <title>Do I Have to Pray If My Period Surpasses 10 Days? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
6493. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-pray-if-my-period-surpasses-10-days-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
6495. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6496. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
6497. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
6498. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
6499. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
6500. <category><![CDATA[10 days menstruation]]></category>
6501. <category><![CDATA[cycle]]></category>
6502. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
6503. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
6504. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
6505. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=343001</guid>
6506.  
6507. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Do I Have to Pray If My Period Surpasses 10 Days? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will provide comprehensive guidance on navigating the issues related to menstruation, offering clear instructions and calculations to address any doubts and enabling women to pursue devotional acts without worries. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology [&#8230;]</p>
6508. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-pray-if-my-period-surpasses-10-days-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Do I Have to Pray If My Period Surpasses 10 Days? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6509. ]]></description>
6510. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
6511. <h4 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">Do I Have to Pray If My Period Surpasses 10 Days?</h4>
6512. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will provide comprehensive guidance on navigating the issues related to menstruation, offering clear instructions and calculations to address any doubts and enabling women to pursue devotional acts without worries.</p>
6513. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Do I Have to Pray If My Period Surpasses 10 Days - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iK8qSL8YirM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
6514. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
6515. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-pray-if-my-period-surpasses-10-days-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Do I Have to Pray If My Period Surpasses 10 Days? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6516. ]]></content:encoded>
6520. </item>
6521. <item>
6522. <title>How Do We Make an Intention?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
6523. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-do-we-make-an-intention/</link>
6525. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6526. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
6527. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
6528. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6529. <category><![CDATA[Intention]]></category>
6530. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
6531. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
6532. <category><![CDATA[heart]]></category>
6533. <category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
6534. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342994</guid>
6535.  
6536. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat How Do We Make an Intention? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will expound on the critical role of intentions in our actions and elucidate how they should be expressed in our acts of devotion and daily life. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he [&#8230;]</p>
6537. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-do-we-make-an-intention/">How Do We Make an Intention?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6538. ]]></description>
6539. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
6540. <h4 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">How Do We Make an Intention?</h4>
6541. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will expound on the critical role of intentions in our actions and elucidate how they should be expressed in our acts of devotion and daily life.</p>
6542. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do We Make an Intention? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/meHf0ChfIQU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
6543. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
6544. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-do-we-make-an-intention/">How Do We Make an Intention?-Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6545. ]]></content:encoded>
6549. </item>
6550. <item>
6551. <title>How Do I Deal with the Terror of the End of Times? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
6552. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-do-i-deal-with-the-terror-of-the-end-of-times-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
6554. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
6555. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
6556. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
6557. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
6558. <category><![CDATA[Hereafter]]></category>
6559. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
6560. <category><![CDATA[end of times]]></category>
6561. <category><![CDATA[mahdi]]></category>
6562. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad]]></category>
6563. <category><![CDATA[qiyama]]></category>
6564. <category><![CDATA[river]]></category>
6565. <category><![CDATA[terror]]></category>
6566. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342988</guid>
6567.  
6568. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat How Do I Deal with the Terror of the End of Times? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will offer guidance on effectively managing the fear induced by the signs preceding the end of times, emphasizing what is truly beneficial to focus on amidst these concerns. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology [&#8230;]</p>
6569. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-do-i-deal-with-the-terror-of-the-end-of-times-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do I Deal with the Terror of the End of Times? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6570. ]]></description>
6571. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
6572. <h4 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata">How Do I Deal with the Terror of the End of Times?</h4>
6573. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will offer guidance on effectively managing the fear induced by the signs preceding the end of times, emphasizing what is truly beneficial to focus on amidst these concerns.</p>
6574. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Deal with the Terror of the End of Times? - Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9dVwB777ViA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
6575. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
6576. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-do-i-deal-with-the-terror-of-the-end-of-times-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do I Deal with the Terror of the End of Times? &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6577. ]]></content:encoded>
6581. </item>
6582. <item>
6583. <title>Are Crocodile Eggs Pure? Can We Eat Them?</title>
6584. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/are-crocodile-eggs-pure-can-we-eat-them/</link>
6586. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
6587. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:18:32 +0000</pubDate>
6588. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
6589. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
6590. <category><![CDATA[crocodile]]></category>
6591. <category><![CDATA[eat]]></category>
6592. <category><![CDATA[eggs]]></category>
6593. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
6594. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
6595. <category><![CDATA[pure]]></category>
6596. <category><![CDATA[them]]></category>
6597. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342983</guid>
6598.  
6599. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Are crocodile eggs pure? Can we eat them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. The eggs of all creatures are considered pure and permissible to consume. [Nawawi, Minhaj al-Talibin] Washing Eggs [&#8230;]</p>
6600. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/are-crocodile-eggs-pure-can-we-eat-them/">Are Crocodile Eggs Pure? Can We Eat Them?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6601. ]]></description>
6602. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
6603. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
6604. <p>Are crocodile eggs pure? Can we eat them?</p>
6605. <h3>Answer</h3>
6606. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
6607. <p>The eggs of all creatures are considered pure and permissible to consume. [Nawawi, Minhaj al-Talibin]</p>
6608. <h4><strong>Washing Eggs</strong></h4>
6609. <p>Is it necessary to wash eggs before using them?</p>
6610. <p>In his Fatawa, Ibn al-Sabbagh related that it is not obligatory to wash it, just as it is not obligatory to wash a child who exits pure, as per <em>ijma’ </em>(consensus). [Nawawi, al-Majmu‘ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab, 2:556]</p>
6611. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
6612. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
6613. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6614. <div>
6615. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
6616. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
6617. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
6618. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
6619. </div>
6620. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/are-crocodile-eggs-pure-can-we-eat-them/">Are Crocodile Eggs Pure? Can We Eat Them?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6621. ]]></content:encoded>
6625. </item>
6626. <item>
6627. <title>What is the Ruling of Saying Wallahi in Habitually Regular Speech?</title>
6628. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-of-saying-wallahi-in-habitually-regular-speech/</link>
6630. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
6631. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
6632. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
6633. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
6634. <category><![CDATA[Oaths]]></category>
6635. <category><![CDATA[Allah]]></category>
6636. <category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>
6637. <category><![CDATA[god]]></category>
6638. <category><![CDATA[habitual]]></category>
6639. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
6640. <category><![CDATA[oath]]></category>
6641. <category><![CDATA[regular]]></category>
6642. <category><![CDATA[sinful]]></category>
6643. <category><![CDATA[wallahi]]></category>
6644. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342977</guid>
6645.  
6646. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a mental problem with which I always think that I say wallahi for some things because I learned that if you say wallahi, you have to do it, and where I am from, we are used to saying wallahi without meaning it. Hence, I became scared of [&#8230;]</p>
6647. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-of-saying-wallahi-in-habitually-regular-speech/">What is the Ruling of Saying Wallahi in Habitually Regular Speech?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6648. ]]></description>
6649. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6650. <h3>Question</h3>
6651. <p>I have a mental problem with which I always think that I say wallahi for some things because I learned that if you say wallahi, you have to do it, and where I am from, we are used to saying wallahi without meaning it.</p>
6652. <p>Hence, I became scared of saying it, and it became a psychological problem for me; whenever I want to do something or anything that has the word “will” in the statement, I begin to think that I said wallahi, I have many questions about this, but please answer this one first.</p>
6653. <p>I told myself I would finish watching a video; if it weren’t complete, I would tap the audio to hear the rest. I tapped audio, but there was no more, and then I started to think about whether I said wallahi or not. If I told Wallahi in that statement, do I have to do kaffara since there was no more audio left?</p>
6654. <h3>Answer</h3>
6655. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6656. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6657. <p>You do not have to give an expiation (kaffara) in the above case. Work on removing saying Wallahi from your speech and take some advice from others. These oaths are baseless. Refrain from uttering these types of statements.</p>
6658. <h4><strong>No Account For Baseless Oaths</strong></h4>
6659. <p>Allah Most High says, “Allah will not call you to account for your thoughtless oaths, but He will hold you accountable for deliberate oaths.” [Quran, 5:89]</p>
6660. <h4><strong>Swear by Allah or Keep Quiet</strong></h4>
6661. <p>Abdullah ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) found Umar ibn al-Khattab while he was upon his mount, swearing an oath by his father. The Prophet said, “Surely Allah prohibits you from swearing an oath by your fathers. Whoever swears an oath, let him swear by Allah or remain silent.” [Bukhari; Muslim]</p>
6662. <h4><strong>Do Not Swear Many Oaths </strong></h4>
6663. <p>Abu Qatada (Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)“Beware of swearing many oaths while trading. Verily, it helps trade but erases the blessing.” [Muslim]</p>
6664. <p>Al-Nawawi said, “In this is the prohibition of swearing many oaths while trading, as it is disapproved to swear an oath without a need to do so.” [Nawawi, Sharḥ al-Nawawī ‘ala Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim]</p>
6665. <h4><strong>Oath That Requires Expiation</strong></h4>
6666. <p>An oath that requires expiation is an oath in which one swears that they will do or will not do something in the name of Allah, and then they do contrary to what they said.  [Maydani, al-Lubab fi Sharh al-Kitab]</p>
6667. <p>There are three types of oaths:</p>
6668. <p><strong>The Engulfing Oath (Yamin ghamus)</strong> is to swear by Allah that one did or did not do something in the past while deliberately lying about it. This is a major sin, so enormous that no expiation is due since expiation is not enough to lift the sin. Instead, one must make sincere repentance and seek Allah’s forgiveness.</p>
6669. <p><strong>The Enacted Oath (yamin mun‘aqida)</strong> is to swear to do or not do something in the future. If one breaks this type of oath, expiation is due.</p>
6670. <p>The expiation is to feed ten poor persons (2 meals each), clothe them (1 garment each), or give them the equivalent monetary value. If one cannot do that, one must fast for three consecutive days.</p>
6671. <p><strong>The Mistaken Oath (Yamin laghw)</strong> is swearing about something in the past, thinking it is true, when, in reality, it is not. No expiation is due, and we hope Allah will not hold the person accountable for it.</p>
6672. <p>In summary, one should avoid uttering oaths using Allah’s name unnecessarily for any small and trivial matter, whether Islamically or worldly. This is a form of disrespect, using Allah’s name in every speech and sentence one speaks.</p>
6673. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6674. <p>Check related links:<br />
6675. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/oath/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">oath Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
6676. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-do-i-do-if-i-have-uncertainty-about-oaths-vows-whether-i-uttered-or-just-had-thoughts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Do I Do If I Have Uncertainty About Oaths/Vows, Whether I Uttered or Just Had Thoughts? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
6677. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-waswasa-baseless-misgivings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on OCD and Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings) (seekersguidance.org)</a><br />
6678. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JflR4bhBc4&amp;list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB&amp;index=49" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">128 &#8211; Types of Oaths To Avoid and Speaking Justly &#8211; Birgivi’s Path of Muhammad &#8211; Sh Faraz Rabbani (youtube.com)<br />
6679. </a></p>
6680. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
6681. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6682. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6683. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6684. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6685. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6686. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-of-saying-wallahi-in-habitually-regular-speech/">What is the Ruling of Saying Wallahi in Habitually Regular Speech?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6692. <item>
6693. <title>Is it Necessary to Check How Each Clothing Item is Made Before Praying?</title>
6694. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-necessary-to-check-how-each-clothing-item-is-made-before-praying/</link>
6696. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
6697. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
6698. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
6699. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
6700. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
6701. <category><![CDATA[animal]]></category>
6702. <category><![CDATA[birds]]></category>
6703. <category><![CDATA[by-product]]></category>
6704. <category><![CDATA[each]]></category>
6705. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
6706. <category><![CDATA[impermissible]]></category>
6707. <category><![CDATA[jurist]]></category>
6708. <category><![CDATA[leather]]></category>
6709. <category><![CDATA[pray]]></category>
6710. <category><![CDATA[praying]]></category>
6711. <category><![CDATA[skin]]></category>
6712. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342973</guid>
6713.  
6714. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’ve recently read that many things, like markers, glue, handbags, plastic, clothes, etc., contain animal products. Is it necessary to check all their ingredients or wash them off-hand before praying? And is it necessary to check all my clothes to see if they contain animal products? How do I [&#8230;]</p>
6715. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-necessary-to-check-how-each-clothing-item-is-made-before-praying/">Is it Necessary to Check How Each Clothing Item is Made Before Praying?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6717. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6718. <h3>Question</h3>
6719. <p>I’ve recently read that many things, like markers, glue, handbags, plastic, clothes, etc., contain animal products. Is it necessary to check all their ingredients or wash them off-hand before praying? And is it necessary to check all my clothes to see if they contain animal products?</p>
6720. <p>How do I do that, and how do I find out if they have gone through the tanning process or what animal they come from?</p>
6721. <h3>Answer</h3>
6722. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6723. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6724. <p>Many items today contain animal by-products, which can pose a challenge for Muslims who wish to abstain from these products. However, one should check clothing items, especially if they are made with pig by-products, with caution and courage, and Allah Most High will reward those who make this effort greatly.</p>
6725. <p>In general, the Hanafi jurists have stated that the skin and leather of impermissible birds and animals cannot be utilized even after tanning. However, modern tanning methods make all skin and leather permissible except for humans and pigskin. [Al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya; Sayfullah Rahmani, Qamus al-Fiqh; Rada al-Haq, Fatawa Darul ulum Zakariyya]</p>
6726. <p>Check this link:<br />
6727. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-use-non-food-products-that-contain-animal-derived-ingredients-or-alcohol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is it permissible to use Non-food Products that contain animal-derived ingredients or Alcohol? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
6728. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy </a>from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=68" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quranic Studies Curriculum<br />
6729. </a></p>
6730. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6731. <p>[Mawlan] Ilyas Patel<br />
6732. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6733. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6734. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-necessary-to-check-how-each-clothing-item-is-made-before-praying/">Is it Necessary to Check How Each Clothing Item is Made Before Praying?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6740. <item>
6741. <title>Is it Permissible to Play in a Recreational League? </title>
6742. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-play-in-a-recreational-league/</link>
6744. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
6745. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
6746. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
6747. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
6748. <category><![CDATA[entry]]></category>
6749. <category><![CDATA[go]]></category>
6750. <category><![CDATA[league]]></category>
6751. <category><![CDATA[men]]></category>
6752. <category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
6753. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
6754. <category><![CDATA[prize]]></category>
6755. <category><![CDATA[recreation]]></category>
6756. <category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>
6757. <category><![CDATA[support]]></category>
6758. <category><![CDATA[winner]]></category>
6759. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342969</guid>
6760.  
6761. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to play in a men’s recreational league where you pay an entry fee to play a tournament-style sport? Every competing team has to pay an entry fee, and the top three teams split prize earnings. Part of the entry fee is paid to the winners, and [&#8230;]</p>
6762. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-play-in-a-recreational-league/">Is it Permissible to Play in a Recreational League? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6764. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6765. <h3>Question</h3>
6766. <p>Is it permissible to play in a men’s recreational league where you pay an entry fee to play a tournament-style sport? Every competing team has to pay an entry fee, and the top three teams split prize earnings.</p>
6767. <p>Part of the entry fee is paid to the winners, and the other is to support the organization in keeping it going. A previous post touched on the topic slightly, but I am unclear.</p>
6768. <h3>Answer</h3>
6769. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6770. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6771. <p>It will be permissible to play in a tournament like this. Ideally, a third-party sponsor would pay for the prizes. However, the money can be used, and the prize can be considered gift money.</p>
6772. <p>The entry fee is for participation, support for the running of the tournament, and organization. This is not betting but a tournament based on costs and charges for the above. Teams are receiving a service in lieu of the entrance fees. Scholars say the prize money should not be from the fees. It should be voluntarily given by a third party, sponsor, etc., then it will be permissible and better. However, as the tournament is based in a non-professional capacity, the money can be used, and the prize can be considered a gift.</p>
6773. <p>“Gambling” is owning wealth while risking its loss. [Jassas, Ahkam al-Quran]</p>
6774. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6775. <p>Check the related links:<br />
6776. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-it-permissible-to-take-money-from-winning-sports-competitions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Permissible To Take Money From Winning Sports Competitions? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
6777. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/transactions-shafii-fiqh/is-competing-in-tournaments-for-prizes-permissible/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Competing in Tournaments for Prizes Permissible? (seekersguidance.org)</a><br />
6778. <a href="https://daruliftaa.com/business-trade/gambling-and-football-tournaments/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gambling and Football Tournaments (daruliftaa.com)</a></p>
6779. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
6780. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
6781. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6782. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6783. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6784. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-play-in-a-recreational-league/">Is it Permissible to Play in a Recreational League? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6790. <item>
6791. <title>What is the Explanation of the Narration About Stoning of Monkeys?</title>
6792. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/what-is-the-explanation-of-the-narration-about-stoning-of-monkeys/</link>
6794. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
6795. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
6796. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
6797. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
6798. <category><![CDATA[adultery]]></category>
6799. <category><![CDATA[correct]]></category>
6800. <category><![CDATA[explanation]]></category>
6801. <category><![CDATA[monkeys]]></category>
6802. <category><![CDATA[narrated]]></category>
6803. <category><![CDATA[narration]]></category>
6804. <category><![CDATA[possible]]></category>
6805. <category><![CDATA[stoning]]></category>
6806. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342965</guid>
6807.  
6808. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the explanation of the following hadith, where other monkeys stone a monkey:  Narrated `Amr bin Maimun, During the pre-Islamic period of ignorance, I saw a she-monkey surrounded by several monkeys. They were all stoning it because it had committed illegal sexual intercourse. I, too, stoned it along [&#8230;]</p>
6809. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/what-is-the-explanation-of-the-narration-about-stoning-of-monkeys/">What is the Explanation of the Narration About Stoning of Monkeys?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6811. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
6812. <h3>Question</h3>
6813. <p>What is the explanation of the following hadith, where other monkeys stone a monkey:  Narrated `Amr bin Maimun, During the pre-Islamic period of ignorance, I saw a she-monkey surrounded by several monkeys. They were all stoning it because it had committed illegal sexual intercourse. I, too, stoned it along with them.</p>
6814. <h3>Answer</h3>
6815. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
6816. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
6817. <p>This is not a hadith but an incident narrated by a follower of a group of monkeys who stoned to death a male monkey for entering into their female group.</p>
6818. <h4><strong>Monkeys Stoning an Adulterer Monkey</strong></h4>
6819. <p>The narration is as follows:</p>
6820. <p>Nu’aim bin Hammad stated: Hushaim narrated from Husain from ‘Amr ibn Maimun, who said: During the pre-Islamic period of ignorance, I saw a she-monkey surrounded by several monkeys. They were all stoning it because it had committed illegal sexual intercourse. I, too, stoned it along with them. [Bukhari]</p>
6821. <h4><strong>Possible Explanations</strong></h4>
6822. <p>There are a few possible explanations for this narration:</p>
6823. <p>Monkeys are not morally responsible creatures; neither marriage takes place between them. How can adultery take place and stoning after that?</p>
6824. <p>One answer is that these monkeys were disfigured humans; an incident occurred, and thus, it happened. The whole vent seemed like a scenario of stoning, while in reality, there is no moral responsibility for such creatures or punishment. However, as a note, the lineage of disfigured humans into monkeys does not continue.</p>
6825. <p>Some say these were jinn beings; although they are invisible to human eyes, they are sometimes seen. Thus, an incident occurred, which the follower (Tabi’i) observed and narrated.</p>
6826. <p>Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr (Allah have mercy on him), for instance, says, “For attributing adultery to legally incompetent creatures and establishing punishments among animals, it is denounced (munkar) according to scholars.”</p>
6827. <h4><strong>Most Likely Correct Explanation<br />
6828. </strong></h4>
6829. <p>This narration is not mentioned in any of Bukhari’s editions except in the edition of Firbari, who was the last person to read it to Imam Bukhari. The correct answer is that it is not a hadith but an incident narrated by a Mukhadram Tabi’i with a human expression.</p>
6830. <p>A Mukhadram is a person who did not meet the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) despite living during the pre-Islamic age (jahiliyyah) and the Prophetic era. This applies equally whether he accepted Islam during or after the prophet’s lifetime. Uwais ibn ‘Amir al-Qarani (Allah have mercy on him) is one example.</p>
6831. <p>Monkeys are social creatures that live in groups called a troop. Monkeys have a variety of social systems. One of the most common troop structures is called a one-male group, in which a male leads a group of females and other males, usually staying close to a particular location. In the above incident, a male entered a group with only females; this made the others angry, and they went after this male monkey and stoned it. This incident was described as stoning by the follower (Tabi’i), Amr ibn Maimun.</p>
6832. <p>(Palanpuri, Tuhfat al-Qari;  Ibn Hajar, Zakariya al-Ansari, Minhat al-Bari Bi Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari; Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr, al-Isti’ab fi Ma’rifa al-Ashab Sharh Nukhba al-Fikr]</p>
6833. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
6834. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
6835. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
6836. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
6837. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6838. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
6839. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/what-is-the-explanation-of-the-narration-about-stoning-of-monkeys/">What is the Explanation of the Narration About Stoning of Monkeys?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6845. <item>
6846. <title>Can I Carry the Quran in My Pocket?</title>
6847. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-carry-the-quran-in-my-pocket/</link>
6849. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
6850. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
6851. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
6852. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
6853. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
6854. <category><![CDATA[Arabic]]></category>
6855. <category><![CDATA[both]]></category>
6856. <category><![CDATA[carry]]></category>
6857. <category><![CDATA[matn]]></category>
6858. <category><![CDATA[only]]></category>
6859. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
6860. <category><![CDATA[pocket]]></category>
6861. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
6862. <category><![CDATA[text]]></category>
6863. <category><![CDATA[translation]]></category>
6864. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342961</guid>
6865.  
6866. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question May I carry a translation-only Quran in my trouser pocket? Does the same rule apply to an Arabic Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Carrying a translation-only Quran in your [&#8230;]</p>
6867. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-carry-the-quran-in-my-pocket/">Can I Carry the Quran in My Pocket?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
6868. ]]></description>
6869. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick<br />
6870. </strong></p>
6871. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
6872. <p>May I carry a translation-only Quran in my trouser pocket? Does the same rule apply to an Arabic Quran?</p>
6873. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
6874. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
6875. <p>May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
6876. <p>Carrying a translation-only Quran in your pocket is technically permissible but not recommended, unlike the Arabic Quran, which one should not carry in one’s trouser pocket as this is irreverent to the Book of Allah, and Allah knows best.</p>
6877. <h4><strong>Carrying a Translation of Quran</strong></h4>
6878. <p>Carrying a translation-only Quran in your trouser pocket is generally viewed differently from carrying a Quran in Arabic. Since it does not contain the original Arabic text, a translation of the Quran is not considered the Quran itself. Therefore, the strict rules about handling the Quran, such as the requirement for purification before touching it, do not apply to a translation-only Quran.</p>
6879. <p>You may carry it and touch it without needing to be in a state of wudu (ablution). While you could technically carry it in your trouser pocket (as it is not considered Quran), it would be best not to do so, and Allah knows best.</p>
6880. <h4><strong>Carrying the Mushaf in One’s Pocket</strong></h4>
6881. <p>As for the mushaf (written Arabic Quran), the rulings are more stringent due to the sanctity of the Arabic text, which is considered the actual words of Allah. It would be inappropriate and disrespectful to carry the mushaf in one’s trouser pocket close to one’s private region. [Nawawi, Minhaj al-Talibin]</p>
6882. <h4><strong>Translations with Arabic Text</strong></h4>
6883. <p>The Shafi’i School holds that books containing Quranic text alongside other texts are permissible to carry (without ablution), provided that most of the text is not Quranic. This implies a degree of flexibility when the text includes a significant amount of non-Quranic content, like translations or tafsir, making it less strict than the rules for handling a mushaf (a copy of the Quran)​. Still, one should avoid carrying this type of translation in one’s trouser pocket, and Allah knows best.</p>
6884. <p>Check this link:<br />
6885. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/adab/can-we-write-notes-and-highlight-ayahs-in-the-quran-english-with-arabic-text/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Please visit this related answer.</a></p>
6886. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
6887. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
6888. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
6889. <div>
6890. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
6891. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
6892. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
6893. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
6894. </div>
6895. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-carry-the-quran-in-my-pocket/">Can I Carry the Quran in My Pocket?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6901. <item>
6902. <title>Modesty and Dignity</title>
6903. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/modesty-dignity/</link>
6905. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
6906. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
6907. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
6908. <category><![CDATA[Beneficial Knowledge]]></category>
6909. <category><![CDATA[Good Character]]></category>
6910. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
6911. <category><![CDATA[Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami]]></category>
6912. <category><![CDATA[adab]]></category>
6913. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
6914. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
6915. <category><![CDATA[companions]]></category>
6916. <category><![CDATA[companionship]]></category>
6917. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
6918. <category><![CDATA[dignified conduct]]></category>
6919. <category><![CDATA[dignified restraint]]></category>
6920. <category><![CDATA[dignity]]></category>
6921. <category><![CDATA[dua for others]]></category>
6922. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
6923. <category><![CDATA[friends]]></category>
6924. <category><![CDATA[gentle]]></category>
6925. <category><![CDATA[good character]]></category>
6926. <category><![CDATA[good company]]></category>
6927. <category><![CDATA[gossip]]></category>
6928. <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category>
6929. <category><![CDATA[harmful ties]]></category>
6930. <category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
6931. <category><![CDATA[ill opinion]]></category>
6932. <category><![CDATA[Imam Junaid al-Baghdadi]]></category>
6933. <category><![CDATA[Imam Sulami]]></category>
6934. <category><![CDATA[jealousy]]></category>
6935. <category><![CDATA[joy]]></category>
6936. <category><![CDATA[kind words]]></category>
6937. <category><![CDATA[maintaining family ties]]></category>
6938. <category><![CDATA[mend relations]]></category>
6939. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
6940. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
6941. <category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
6942. <category><![CDATA[private]]></category>
6943. <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
6944. <category><![CDATA[righteousness]]></category>
6945. <category><![CDATA[slander]]></category>
6946. <category><![CDATA[social situations]]></category>
6947. <category><![CDATA[talebearing]]></category>
6948. <category><![CDATA[the good]]></category>
6949. <category><![CDATA[visiting]]></category>
6950. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332717</guid>
6951.  
6952. <description><![CDATA[<p>One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the seventeenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Uphold modesty and dignified conduct or dignified restraint with your companions, friends, and family, despite the familiarity.  Consider the [&#8230;]</p>
6953. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/modesty-dignity/">Modesty and Dignity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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6955. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the seventeenth in a series taken from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=605">On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company</a>.</span></h3>
6956. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Uphold modesty and dignified conduct or dignified restraint with your companions, friends, and family, despite the familiarity. </span></p>
6957. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consider the example of close friends who come over every Saturday and you have breakfast and lunch together. You open the door for them in your pajamas. You did not brush your teeth and your hair is all over the place. That is not correct. Also, consider neighbors who you are close with  and you present yourself in undignified dress and not give salam, rather you just say, “Hey.”</span></p>
6958. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are etiquettes of the religion and you uphold them. Particularly with those you are close with. Informality and casualness are good but with adab and good character. Advice has a balance. </span></p>
6959. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once a man came to Imam Junaid al-Baghdadi, a great master of the spiritual path, and he said, “Why is it that your brethren (his students) behave with one another with the etiquette of the king’s court?” He replied, “Because the One they care for is greater than the king.” You are acting for the sake of Allah. There is a balance. There is informality, casualness, love, and care, but there are high manners. </span></p>
6960. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Companionship</span></h4>
6961. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the things is companionship. Observe how the learned, righteous, and people of good etiquette and character deal with people. These people are not just their seniors, but their peers and those younger.</span></p>
6962. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you do not have beautiful ways of dealing with one another, unconsciously it diminishes trust and goodwill for one another. It causes people to drift away. Beautiful character attracts you to the other person. We are not about influencing others for our ends. Good character is about good relations for the sake of Allah. </span></p>
6963. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oftentimes your household may be the most neglected for modest and dignified conduct. Fix your hair and brush your teeth for example. Wear nice clothes for the people you live with. </span></p>
6964. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Beautify your conduct. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do not be crude. Be respectful and loving. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Relationships are not complete without these two qualities. As if your relations are a garden. You have to water the plant. Keep them fresh and watered. Be consistently expressive. </span>Be Consistent in Praise, Gratitude, and Joy for What Allah Has Granted One of Friends and Relatives</p>
6965. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You have to have a deep sense of appreciation. Your family is a blessing. Also your circle of friends, both close friends and even distant friends. These are great blessings. </span></p>
6966. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is important to appreciate all these circles of company as being a great blessing. Thank Allah.</span></p>
6967. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spiritual Routine</span></h4>
6968. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have a spiritual routine. When you say Alhamdulillah after the prayer, you should be thinking about Allah’s blessings upon you. Of the greatest of those blessings are your family and your friends.</span></p>
6969. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you feel that the relationship with the people you are supposed to love at home is not going so well, rekindle it. Give gifts, prefer them to yourself, go out of your way for them. Do not give up. It may take some time. </span></p>
6970. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gratitude does not mean that you neglect failures and harm. Do not harm and do not accept harm. Think of the good people have done for you.</span></p>
6971. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) reportedly said, “Community is mercy, and being alone is torment.” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family is a coming together. It is mercy from Allah. Friendship is a coming together. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The people Allah has brought into your life may represent good in different ways.</span></p>
6972. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Appreciate the good from your relations as well as the good that Allah has facilitated for you, actual or potential, in the relations. Be consistent in praising Allah. Say Alhamdulillah for friends and family. Say Alhamdulillah for everything. </span></p>
6973. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Appreciation</span></h4>
6974. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gratitude is to appreciate the blessing and think “How do I express my appreciation for this blessing?” </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Feel happy about it. One of the ways to feel happy is to think about the past positively. Remember the good memories and thank Allah for them. Connect your memories to gratitude to Allah and feel happy about it. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah tells us in the Sahih Hadith, </span></p>
6975. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">أَنَا عِنْدَ ظَنِّ عَبْدِي بِي</span></p>
6976. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I am as my servant thinks of me.” </span></p></blockquote>
6977. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah has blessed us with so many beautiful relationships in our lives.  </span></p>
6978. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even if you feel you do not have that many friends, sometimes it is an act of reaching out to the people you do have. Do not be passive. If you only have one friend in the world, reach out to them. They will be happy. Find them on social media and contact them or take whatever means.</span></p>
6979. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you do not have any friends, then there must be someone in this world that you do like. It may be a neighbor.</span></p>
6980. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Relations are a blessing. Take the first step to cultivate them. One of the simple ways of that is feed people. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) was asked about what is faith. He said, “Spread the greeting of peace and feed others and maintain family ties and pray at night while others are asleep you will enter paradise in peace.”</span></p>
6981. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three Keys to Paradise</span></h4>
6982. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three of the keys to paradise are social. Spread the greeting of peace, which is if you are walking down the street, greet people. Now we have technological means. Reach out to people you know, you are not friends with them yet, aspire to be the one who reaches out and makes friends. </span></p>
6983. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Feed others. Do not complain “No one invites me over,” just make a plan monthly. If you can do it weekly, have people over once a week. If you cannot do it every week, do it every other week, if not, once a month. Serve what you eat yourself and a little bit better</span></p>
6984. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you ever eat out, instead of two times that you eat out as a family, invite others over. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) promised, the food of one is enough for two, the food of two is enough for four, and the food of four will be enough for eight. </span></p>
6985. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain family ties. Think about who is in your family and try to reach out to those people. How? Greet them, inquire about them, feed them, and give gifts. </span></p>
6986. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pray at night while others are asleep and you will enter paradise in peace.</span></p>
6987. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6988. <p>&nbsp;</p>
6989. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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6997. </item>
6998. <item>
6999. <title>What is the Wisdom Behind Wudu, Wiping of the Head, and Evidence of Wiping One Fourth of It?</title>
7000. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-wisdom-behind-wudu-wiping-of-the-head-and-evidence-of-wiping-one-fourth-of-it/</link>
7002. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7003. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
7004. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
7005. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
7006. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
7007. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
7008. <category><![CDATA[ablution]]></category>
7009. <category><![CDATA[Cleansing Rituals]]></category>
7010. <category><![CDATA[hadith interpretation]]></category>
7011. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
7012. <category><![CDATA[Radiance in the Hereafter]]></category>
7013. <category><![CDATA[Wudu Benefits]]></category>
7014. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342941</guid>
7015.  
7016. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Could you briefly explain the wisdom behind wiping on the head during ablution? Additionally, how can we justify the cautious approach of considering one-fourth of the head obligatory (Fard) during ablution if it’s not explicitly mentioned in the Quran? Finally, if someone believes the Quran is obligatory (Fard) and [&#8230;]</p>
7017. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-wisdom-behind-wudu-wiping-of-the-head-and-evidence-of-wiping-one-fourth-of-it/">What is the Wisdom Behind Wudu, Wiping of the Head, and Evidence of Wiping One Fourth of It?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7019. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
7020. <h3>Question</h3>
7021. <p>Could you briefly explain the wisdom behind wiping on the head during ablution? Additionally, how can we justify the cautious approach of considering one-fourth of the head obligatory (Fard) during ablution if it’s not explicitly mentioned in the Quran? Finally, if someone believes the Quran is obligatory (Fard) and Hadith is Sunnah, how can they understand the depth of fiqh and Usul?</p>
7022. <h3>Answer</h3>
7023. <div>
7024. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
7025. </div>
7026. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
7027. <p>Allah Most High has placed many benefits in wudu, not just to clean our body, but to cleanse our soul before we worship Him and touch His blessed words of the Quran. And to encourage us, one’s limbs will be full of radiance and joy. It is a shield from the attacks of satanic whisperings and a means for angels to protect us further.</p>
7028. <h4>Ablution (Wudu) is Radiance on the Day of Judgment</h4>
7029. <p>Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “<strong>Verily, my nation will be called on the Day of Resurrection as brightly radiant from the traces of ablution. Whoever among you can extend his radiance, let him do so</strong>.” [Bukhari; Muslim]</p>
7030. <h4>Sins Are Wiped Away</h4>
7031. <p>Sins are wiped away from the water of wudu, as mentioned in several hadiths. Most sins are committed with the hands, feet, eyes, ears, and head. We have been commanded to pour the water of wudu on these so that these body parts become pure from sins.</p>
7032. <div>
7033. Uthman (Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever performs ablutions (wudu) and does so well, their sins will leave their body, even from under the nails.” [Muslim; Nasa’i]</p>
7034. </div>
7035. <div>Sayyidi Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi (may Allah have mercy on him) explained performing wudu \x91well as performing all the obligatory, sunna and recommended actions while avoiding blameworthy actions such as wasting water. [Nabulsi, Nihayat al-Murad]</p>
7036. </div>
7037. <div>Shah Wali-Allah al-Dahlawi (Allah have mercy on him), this hadith in his Hujjat Allah al-Baligha, one of the very best works on the secrets of the Shariah in all its dimensions,</div>
7038. <p>“Cleanliness affects the very roots of the soul and purifies it until it becomes akin to angels. Cleanliness also makes one forget a lot of lowly states.”</p>
7039. <p>[Dahlawi, Hujjat Allah al-Baligha]</p>
7040. <h4>Wiping a Forth of the Back of the Head</h4>
7041. <p>If one wipes a fourth of the back of the head or any fourth part of the head, it will suffice him.</p>
7042. <p>It has been related by Mughira ibn Shu’ba (Allah be pleased with him), “The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace arrived at a camp of some tribe. He passed water (answering the call of nature), performed ablution, and rubbed his forehead and boots.”</p>
7043. <p>The focus is on the word “forehead” here. This tradition combines two traditions, narrated by al-Mughira ibn Shu’ba (Allah be pleased with him). The first of these is recorded by Ibn Maja in his Sunan and is considered a sound tradition. Related versions from other narrators are found in al-Bukhari and Muslim. The second tradition is recorded by Muslim. Related traditions are also recorded by Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, and Ibn Maja.</p>
7044. <h4>Sunna is an Independent, Binding Source of Law</h4>
7045. <p>The text of the Quran is not elaborate (is mujmal) on this point, and this (tradition) is linked to it as an elaboration (bayan). The concept of bayan represents a fundamental approach in Islamic law, which assumes that the Sunna is an independent and binding source of law and is the primary source for all bayan. The Sunnah is to be consulted for the elaboration (bayan) of the legal meanings in the Quran.</p>
7046. <div>
7047. [Zaylai, Nasb al-Ra&#8217;ya, Ayni, Al-Binaya]</p>
7048. </div>
7049. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
7050. <div></div>
7051. <h4>Related</h4>
7052. <ul>
7053. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/purification-comprehensive-seekersguidance-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Purification in Islam: A Comprehensive Reader &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7054. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/what-are-some-benefits-of-sleeping-with-wudu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Are Some Benefits of Sleeping with Wudu &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7055. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-wash-my-feet-for-wudu-using-a-damp-tissue-to-spread-the-water-on-them/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Wash My Feet for Wudu Using a Damp Tissue to Spread the Water on Them? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
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7058. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/wiping-the-head/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wiping the head Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7059. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-is-the-reason-for-our-being-created/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Were We Created? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7060. </ul>
7061. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=304" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Usul al-Fiqh: How Islamic Law is Derived and Interpreted: Halabi’s Mukhtasar al-Manar (seekersguidance.org)</a> and <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=572" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Usul al-Fiqh: Aqhisari’s Samt al-Wusul &#8211; Usul al-Fiqh: Aqhisari’s Samt al-Wusul Explained Understand (seekersguidance.org)</a></div>
7062. <div></div>
7063. </div>
7064. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
7065. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
7066. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7067. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
7068. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-wisdom-behind-wudu-wiping-of-the-head-and-evidence-of-wiping-one-fourth-of-it/">What is the Wisdom Behind Wudu, Wiping of the Head, and Evidence of Wiping One Fourth of It?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7073. </item>
7074. <item>
7075. <title>Are We Required to Send Prayers upon the Prophet When Reciting His Name in the Quran?</title>
7076. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/sunna/are-we-required-to-send-prayers-upon-the-prophet-when-reciting-his-name-in-the-quran/</link>
7078. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7079. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
7080. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
7081. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
7082. <category><![CDATA[Islamic practice]]></category>
7083. <category><![CDATA[memorization]]></category>
7084. <category><![CDATA[Peace be upon him]]></category>
7085. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad]]></category>
7086. <category><![CDATA[Quranic recitation]]></category>
7087. <category><![CDATA[Sura Fath]]></category>
7088. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342936</guid>
7089.  
7090. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Should I say “Allah bless him and give him peace” after mentioning the Prophet’s name (Allah bless him and give him peace) when reading the Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate When reciting the Prophet’s name in the Quran, one is not required [&#8230;]</p>
7091. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/sunna/are-we-required-to-send-prayers-upon-the-prophet-when-reciting-his-name-in-the-quran/">Are We Required to Send Prayers upon the Prophet When Reciting His Name in the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7092. ]]></description>
7093. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
7094. <h3>Question</h3>
7095. <p>Should I say “Allah bless him and give him peace” after mentioning the Prophet’s name (Allah bless him and give him peace) when reading the Quran?</p>
7096. <h3>Answer</h3>
7097. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
7098. <p>When reciting the Prophet’s name in the Quran, one is not required to send prayers to him (may Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
7099. <p>Reciting the Quran in its proper order without breaking up the recitation is better than sending blessings on the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) mid-recitation. [Ibn Mazah, al-Muhit al-Burhani]</p>
7100. <p>However, once one is finished reciting the Quran, they should send blessings on the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) &#8211; although not required.  [Ibid.]</p>
7101. <p>Hope this helps</p>
7102. <p>Allah knows best</p>
7103. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
7104. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
7105. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
7106. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/sunna/are-we-required-to-send-prayers-upon-the-prophet-when-reciting-his-name-in-the-quran/">Are We Required to Send Prayers upon the Prophet When Reciting His Name in the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7112. <item>
7113. <title>What is the Ruling on Discharge From the Internal Part of the Uterus?</title>
7114. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/what-is-the-ruling-on-discharge-from-the-internal-part-of-the-uterus/</link>
7116. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7117. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
7118. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
7119. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
7120. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
7121. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
7122. <category><![CDATA[Female fiqh]]></category>
7123. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh for women]]></category>
7124. <category><![CDATA[Islamic guidance]]></category>
7125. <category><![CDATA[Islamic hygiene]]></category>
7126. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
7127. <category><![CDATA[Menstruation rulings]]></category>
7128. <category><![CDATA[ritual purity]]></category>
7129. <category><![CDATA[vaginal discharge]]></category>
7130. <category><![CDATA[Women's health]]></category>
7131. <category><![CDATA[Wudu validity]]></category>
7132. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342931</guid>
7133.  
7134. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does clear/white vaginal discharge from the internal part nullify wudu? I struggle to understand what constitutes the internal part and often redo wudu unnecessarily when I feel something coming out. Can you clarify this? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are [&#8230;]</p>
7135. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/what-is-the-ruling-on-discharge-from-the-internal-part-of-the-uterus/">What is the Ruling on Discharge From the Internal Part of the Uterus?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7136. ]]></description>
7137. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
7138. <h3>Question</h3>
7139. <p>Does clear/white vaginal discharge from the internal part nullify wudu? I struggle to understand what constitutes the internal part and often redo wudu unnecessarily when I feel something coming out. Can you clarify this?</p>
7140. <h3>Answer</h3>
7141. <div>
7142. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
7143. </div>
7144. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
7145. <p>What was probably meant was that discharge that is not related to menstruation, like discharge from vaginal infections, childbirth, or sexual arousal. However, in your case, it is vaginal discharge you are experiencing, not any other, so remain assured. You do not need to do wudu.</p>
7146. <p>Below is a list:</p>
7147. <h4>Comparison of Different Vaginal Discharges</h4>
7148. <p><strong>Normal Vaginal Discharge</strong> is  Completely white or clear, like cloudy lotion, egg whites, pasty, or tacky or clear. There is a difference of opinion. However, it is akin to sweat and pure and clean.</p>
7149. <p><strong>Discharge from vaginal infections</strong> is white, gray, or green. It is clumpy, fish stench, the vagina itches or burns, the vulva gets swollen, or the sex hurts. Wudu is required, and it’s filthy.</p>
7150. <p><strong>Arousal fluid</strong> is clear, the quality of it is wet, sticky, and slippery, only exits upon arousal, and wudu is required.<br />
7151. <strong>Orgasmic Fluid </strong>is yellow, and the quality is thin and watery at the time of orgasm; a ghusl is required, and it is filthy.</p>
7152. <p>[Ackbarali, A Muslim Woman’s Guide to Menstruation Rulings]</p>
7153. <h4>Advice</h4>
7154. <p>Every woman must record her menses, lochia, and purity habits. The date and time any vaginal blood begins, including the spotting of blood, and the date and time any vaginal blood ends.</p>
7155. <div>I advise contacting a local reliable female scholar who is well-versed in menstruation matters. Also, try to attend any on-the-ground and online courses on menstruation. Also, at your first instance, buy books related to the topic; some are in the link below.</p>
7156. </div>
7157. <div>It is a personal obligation (fard) for every adult woman to learn the basic rules of menstruation and to ask, as you’ve done, in the case of a complicated or unique situation). The books Woman’s Guide to Menstruation Rulings by Naielah Ackbarali and <a href="http://www.comingofage.info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coming of Age</a> by Ustadha Hedaya Hartford are very accessible books to learn these rulings. They are in English and have many practical examples, life experiences, and even illustrative charts to calculate menstruation.</p>
7158. </div>
7159. <p>Also, you can download a first-ever menstruation period tracking app, which is personalized for Muslim women to understand menses, purity, irregular bleeding, lochia, etc., at first glance! The application is in harmony with religious scholarship.</p>
7160. </div>
7161. <h4>Related Answers</h4>
7162. <div>
7163. <ul>
7164. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity/how-do-i-perform-my-missed-prayers-and-current-prayers-in-a-state-of-irregular-bleeding-istihada/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Perform My Missed Prayers and Current Prayers in a State of Irregular Bleeding (Istihada)? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7165. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/menstruation-a-comprehensive-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Menstruation: A Comprehensive Reader – SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7166. <li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muslim-Womans-Guide-Menstruation-Rulings/dp/1739599918" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Muslim Woman’s Guide To Menstruation Rulings: Amazon.co.uk: Ackbarali, Naielah</a>(Recommended book)</li>
7167. <li><a href="https://www.comingofage.info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coming of Age by Hedaya Hartford</a> (Recommended book)</li>
7168. <li><a href="https://www.myhayd.app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">myhayd.app | First Ever Islamic Period Tracking App Personalized For Muslim Women | Hayd Tuhr Istihadah Nifaas Pregnancy</a></li>
7169. <li><a href="https://www.muslimacoaching.com/fiqh-of-menstruation-series-hanafi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FREE Fiqh of Menstruation Video Series</a></li>
7170. </ul>
7171. <h4>Paid Courses</h4>
7172. <ul>
7173. <li><a href="https://www.al-hedayah.institute/Course/basic-fiqh-of-menstruation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Basic Fiqh of Menstruation</a></li>
7174. <li><a href="https://www.muslimacoaching.com/course/fiqh-of-menstruation-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiqh Of Menstruation For Women</a></li>
7175. </ul>
7176. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
7177. <div>I pray this helps with your question.</div>
7178. </div>
7179. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
7180. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
7181. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7182. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
7183. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/what-is-the-ruling-on-discharge-from-the-internal-part-of-the-uterus/">What is the Ruling on Discharge From the Internal Part of the Uterus?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7189. <item>
7190. <title>Can I Take Out Medical Insurance despite the Existence of a Failing NHS?</title>
7191. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/can-i-take-out-medical-insurance-despite-the-existence-of-a-failing-nhs/</link>
7193. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7194. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
7195. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
7196. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7197. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
7198. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
7199. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
7200. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
7201. <category><![CDATA[aging parents]]></category>
7202. <category><![CDATA[healthcare]]></category>
7203. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
7204. <category><![CDATA[medical insurance]]></category>
7205. <category><![CDATA[NHS]]></category>
7206. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342925</guid>
7207.  
7208. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to get medical insurance for my aging parents due to the deteriorating state of the NHS, prolonged waiting times, and their current suffering, despite my desire for them to receive timely care and alleviate their suffering? Answer As long as the NHS is a viable recourse [&#8230;]</p>
7209. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/can-i-take-out-medical-insurance-despite-the-existence-of-a-failing-nhs/">Can I Take Out Medical Insurance despite the Existence of a Failing NHS?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7210. ]]></description>
7211. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
7212. <h3>Question</h3>
7213. <p>Is it permissible to get medical insurance for my aging parents due to the deteriorating state of the NHS, prolonged waiting times, and their current suffering, despite my desire for them to receive timely care and alleviate their suffering?</p>
7214. <h3>Answer</h3>
7215. <p>As long as the NHS is a viable recourse for medical treatment, one would not be permitted to take medical insurance. This would entail it being possible for a person to get seen and treated for their medical condition in a reasonable period of time, and without the condition significanly worsening due to the absence of medical treatment.</p>
7216. <p>If that is the case, and it is highly likely that waiting for the NHS would entail a deterioration of one’s health, we would ask if this individual is able to afford private treatment without it financially crippling him. This is not restricted to conventional medicine. If there is a legitimate form of alternative medicine that treats one’s condition, such as acupuncture, for example, then one must resort to it.</p>
7217. <p>In the absence of the above scenarios, when one’s health is likely to be jeopardized through waiting for treatment or the absence of it, then one pays to take out such insurance, but only to the amount necessary. This can be understood from the fiqhi principles: “The lesser of two harm may be taken” and “Harm is to be removed.” (Zarqa, Sharh al-Qawa&#8217;id al-Fiqhiyya)</p>
7218. <p>If the NHS improves, or one’s subjective scenario changes such that the aforementioned impediments to treatment are absent, one should not renew the policy, and Allah knows best.</p>
7219. <p>May Allah facilitate a means for lasting well-being and resultant gratitude for you.</p>
7220. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
7221. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7222. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
7223. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/can-i-take-out-medical-insurance-despite-the-existence-of-a-failing-nhs/">Can I Take Out Medical Insurance despite the Existence of a Failing NHS?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7229. <item>
7230. <title>Is it Permissible to View Listings Online Despite Women Without Hijab Showing?</title>
7231. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-it-permissible-to-view-listings-online-despite-women-without-hijab-showing/</link>
7233. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7234. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
7235. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
7236. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
7237. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
7238. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
7239. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
7240. <category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
7241. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
7242. <category><![CDATA[online shopping]]></category>
7243. <category><![CDATA[taqwa]]></category>
7244. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342919</guid>
7245.  
7246. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Should I overlook product listings featuring women while searching for items like mugs online? Or should I focus solely on listings without images of women, akin to the Islamic concept of lowering the gaze? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are [&#8230;]</p>
7247. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-it-permissible-to-view-listings-online-despite-women-without-hijab-showing/">Is it Permissible to View Listings Online Despite Women Without Hijab Showing?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7248. ]]></description>
7249. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
7250. <h3>Question</h3>
7251. <p>Should I overlook product listings featuring women while searching for items like mugs online? Or should I focus solely on listings without images of women, akin to the Islamic concept of lowering the gaze?</p>
7252. <h3>Answer</h3>
7253. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</div>
7254. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health.</p>
7255. <p>It will be permissible to search for a mug on a common sale platform. One should initially search alternative websites that don’t have this issue. However, as you mention, there can be hijabless women; one should avoid looking at the person, for example, by enlarging the mug picture to conceal the picture of the woman. Some would say you have one’s wife or sister to sit alongside you. This is mindfulness (taqwa).</p>
7256. <h4>The Key &#8211; Be Mindful</h4>
7257. <p>“So be mindful of Allah to the best of your ability, hear and obey, and spend in charity—that will be best for you. And whoever is saved from the selfishness of their own souls, it is they who are ˹truly˺ successful.” [Quran, 64:16]</p>
7258. <h4>Related</h4>
7259. <ul>
7260. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-detailed-exposition-of-the-fiqh-of-covering-ones-nakedness-awra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Detailed Exposition of the Fiqh of Covering One’s Nakedness (awra) &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7261. </ul>
7262. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on<br />
7263. <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
7264. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
7265. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
7266. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7267. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
7268. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/is-it-permissible-to-view-listings-online-despite-women-without-hijab-showing/">Is it Permissible to View Listings Online Despite Women Without Hijab Showing?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7274. <item>
7275. <title>Do I Have to Uproot My Life Because of My Conversion?</title>
7276. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/do-i-have-to-uproot-my-life-because-of-my-conversion/</link>
7278. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7279. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
7280. <category><![CDATA[Calling to Islam]]></category>
7281. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
7282. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
7283. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
7284. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
7285. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
7286. <category><![CDATA[agnostic]]></category>
7287. <category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
7288. <category><![CDATA[Christian upbringing]]></category>
7289. <category><![CDATA[diverse backgrounds]]></category>
7290. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
7291. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
7292. <category><![CDATA[Islamic upbringing]]></category>
7293. <category><![CDATA[muslim woman]]></category>
7294. <category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
7295. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
7296. <category><![CDATA[religious background]]></category>
7297. <category><![CDATA[reversion to Islam]]></category>
7298. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342913</guid>
7299.  
7300. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’m a Muslim woman with two kids. My partner, though from a Muslim background, isn’t religious. We’ve agreed to raise our kids in Islamic traditions. Despite my Christian upbringing and later identification as Agnostic, I converted to Islam gradually about two years ago. I lead our family in matters [&#8230;]</p>
7301. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/do-i-have-to-uproot-my-life-because-of-my-conversion/">Do I Have to Uproot My Life Because of My Conversion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7302. ]]></description>
7303. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
7304. <h3>Question</h3>
7305. <p>I’m a Muslim woman with two kids. My partner, though from a Muslim background, isn’t religious. We’ve agreed to raise our kids in Islamic traditions. Despite my Christian upbringing and later identification as Agnostic, I converted to Islam gradually about two years ago. I lead our family in matters of faith, and it’s rewarding to see our 4-year-old join me in prayers. How can I continue nurturing their Islamic upbringing, given our diverse backgrounds?</p>
7306. <h3>Answer</h3>
7307. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
7308. <p>No, you do not have to uproot your life. From what you described, you seem to be on the right track in teaching your children about faith and prayer.</p>
7309. <p>Additionally, the fact that your husband is onboard that the children should be raised as Muslims is a blessing. His lack of religious practice is something that can be worked on with time and slow, subtle encouragement.</p>
7310. <p>From experience, many people return to religious practice for the benefit of their children.</p>
7311. <p>Hope this helps</p>
7312. <p>Allah knows best</p>
7313. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
7314. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
7315. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
7316. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/do-i-have-to-uproot-my-life-because-of-my-conversion/">Do I Have to Uproot My Life Because of My Conversion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7317. ]]></content:encoded>
7321. </item>
7322. <item>
7323. <title>Does Pornography Break the Fast?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7324. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/ans-ramadan/does-pornography-break-the-fast-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7326. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7327. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
7328. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
7329. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7330. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
7331. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
7332. <category><![CDATA[broken fast]]></category>
7333. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
7334. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
7335. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
7336. <category><![CDATA[pornography]]></category>
7337. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
7338. <category><![CDATA[valid fast]]></category>
7339. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342908</guid>
7340.  
7341. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Does Pornography Break the Fast? Shaykh Faraz will provide clear instructions on how and when watching illicit material breaks the fast, along with valuable advice on refraining from viewing what Allah has forbidden. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars [&#8230;]</p>
7342. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/ans-ramadan/does-pornography-break-the-fast-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Does Pornography Break the Fast?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7343. ]]></description>
7344. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7345. <h4>Does Pornography Break the Fast?</h4>
7346. <p>Shaykh Faraz will provide clear instructions on how and when watching illicit material breaks the fast, along with valuable advice on refraining from viewing what Allah has forbidden.</p>
7347. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="3  Does pornography break the fast?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bhWhO_KfrBw?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GDp-SgcQdysaOGrnJdH90J" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7348. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7349. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7350. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7351. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/ans-ramadan/does-pornography-break-the-fast-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Does Pornography Break the Fast?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7352. ]]></content:encoded>
7356. </item>
7357. <item>
7358. <title>What Are the Aims of Tasawwuf and How Can One Travel a Spiritual Path without a Spiritual Guide?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7359. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/what-are-the-aims-of-tasawwuf-and-how-can-one-travel-a-spiritual-path-without-a-spiritual-guide-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7361. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7362. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
7363. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
7364. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
7365. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
7366. <category><![CDATA[ihsan]]></category>
7367. <category><![CDATA[spiritual guide]]></category>
7368. <category><![CDATA[spiritual path]]></category>
7369. <category><![CDATA[tasawwuf]]></category>
7370. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342900</guid>
7371.  
7372. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Aims of Tasawwuf and How Can One Travel a Spiritual Path without a Spiritual Guide? Shaykh Faraz will elucidate what tasawwuf is and its significance as one of the three key areas of the religion. He will also address how to tread this spiritual path in the [&#8230;]</p>
7373. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/what-are-the-aims-of-tasawwuf-and-how-can-one-travel-a-spiritual-path-without-a-spiritual-guide-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Are the Aims of Tasawwuf and How Can One Travel a Spiritual Path without a Spiritual Guide?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7374. ]]></description>
7375. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7376. <h4>What Are the Aims of Tasawwuf and How Can One Travel a Spiritual Path without a Spiritual Guide?</h4>
7377. <p>Shaykh Faraz will elucidate what tasawwuf is and its significance as one of the three key areas of the religion. He will also address how to tread this spiritual path in the absence of a teacher to guide us.</p>
7378. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="2  What are the aims of Tasawwuf and how can one travel a spiritual path without a spiritual guide?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2PI71Ete_B0?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5GDp-SgcQdysaOGrnJdH90J" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7379. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7380. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7381. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7382. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/what-are-the-aims-of-tasawwuf-and-how-can-one-travel-a-spiritual-path-without-a-spiritual-guide-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Are the Aims of Tasawwuf and How Can One Travel a Spiritual Path without a Spiritual Guide?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7383. ]]></content:encoded>
7387. </item>
7388. <item>
7389. <title>What Should I Do When Realising I Missed a Full Unit of Prayer and the Prayer Ended?</title>
7390. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-should-i-do-when-realising-i-missed-a-full-unit-of-prayer-and-the-prayer-ended/</link>
7392. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
7393. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
7394. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
7395. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
7396. <category><![CDATA[ended]]></category>
7397. <category><![CDATA[full]]></category>
7398. <category><![CDATA[later]]></category>
7399. <category><![CDATA[miss]]></category>
7400. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
7401. <category><![CDATA[realize]]></category>
7402. <category><![CDATA[repeat]]></category>
7403. <category><![CDATA[salah]]></category>
7404. <category><![CDATA[situations]]></category>
7405. <category><![CDATA[unit]]></category>
7406. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342901</guid>
7407.  
7408. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  There was a time when I unintentionally prayed two units of prayer instead of four, and I wasn’t sure whether I should simply pray an additional two units or start from the beginning. Just to be safe, I performed the prayer of four units again. Answer In the Name [&#8230;]</p>
7409. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-should-i-do-when-realising-i-missed-a-full-unit-of-prayer-and-the-prayer-ended/">What Should I Do When Realising I Missed a Full Unit of Prayer and the Prayer Ended?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7410. ]]></description>
7411. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick<br />
7412. </strong></p>
7413. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
7414. <p>There was a time when I unintentionally prayed two units of prayer instead of four, and I wasn’t sure whether I should simply pray an additional two units or start from the beginning. Just to be safe, I performed the prayer of four units again.</p>
7415. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
7416. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
7417. <p>May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
7418. <p>Suppose a person omits one or more units of an obligatory prayer or a fundamental component. Their prayer is considered invalid if a substantial interval has elapsed before completing these elements. This substantial interval is typically gauged by exiting the mosque or the elapsing of time, generally regarded as prolonged. [Nawawi, Al-Majmu‘ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab]</p>
7419. <p>Imam Nawawi stated in Al-Majmu’: “Should a person complete their prayer and subsequently realize that they have omitted a unit or more, or have neglected a bowing or prostration or other essential elements—apart from the intention and initial Takbir—then, if the lapse is recalled before a considerable time has lapsed, they should resume their prayer, complete the omitted sections, and perform the prostration of forgetfulness. However, if the recall occurs after a considerable time has elapsed, the individual must initiate the prayer again. This directive was affirmed by the author, Abu Ishaq Shirazi, and was explicitly mentioned by Imam Shafi&#8217;i in Al-Umm by Buwayti. It was also echoed by various narrators among the Companions.</p>
7420. <p>Abu Ishaq Shirazi also referenced another stance in Al-Tanbih, which suggests that one may continue from where they paused as long as they have not vacated their spot. Yet, this viewpoint is considered atypical and flawed in its transmission and substantiation, and it is at odds with the previously discussed hadith of Dhul Yadayn. Hence, it is disregarded.</p>
7421. <p>The accepted understanding among the companions is to judge the duration of the interval by prevailing social norms. If the period is deemed brief, then it is brief; if deemed extensive, then it is extensive. This is outlined in Al-Umm and decisively articulated by a collective of scholars, including Al-Bandaniji.”</p>
7422. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
7423. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
7424. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7425. <div>
7426. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
7427. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
7428. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
7429. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
7430. </div>
7431. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/what-should-i-do-when-realising-i-missed-a-full-unit-of-prayer-and-the-prayer-ended/">What Should I Do When Realising I Missed a Full Unit of Prayer and the Prayer Ended?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7436. </item>
7437. <item>
7438. <title>Can A Father Demand His Daughter to Date a Suitor Before Marriage?</title>
7439. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-a-father-demand-his-daughter-to-date-a-suitor-before-marriage/</link>
7441. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
7442. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
7443. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
7444. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
7445. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
7446. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
7447. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
7448. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
7449. <category><![CDATA[before]]></category>
7450. <category><![CDATA[date]]></category>
7451. <category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
7452. <category><![CDATA[father]]></category>
7453. <category><![CDATA[formal]]></category>
7454. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
7455. <category><![CDATA[mother]]></category>
7456. <category><![CDATA[nikah]]></category>
7457. <category><![CDATA[parents]]></category>
7458. <category><![CDATA[permission]]></category>
7459. <category><![CDATA[suitor]]></category>
7460. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342892</guid>
7461.  
7462. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  A friend has proposed to a girl he is interested in by talking to her father. However, her father refuses to marry her off ‘Islamically&#8217;. He is demanding that she dates ‘the Western way’ (including every element of Haram) for a few years before he can approve. Is a [&#8230;]</p>
7463. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-a-father-demand-his-daughter-to-date-a-suitor-before-marriage/">Can A Father Demand His Daughter to Date a Suitor Before Marriage?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7464. ]]></description>
7465. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick<br />
7466. </strong></p>
7467. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
7468. <p>A friend has proposed to a girl he is interested in by talking to her father. However, her father refuses to marry her off ‘Islamically&#8217;. He is demanding that she dates ‘the Western way’ (including every element of Haram) for a few years before he can approve.</p>
7469. <p>Is a father allowed to refuse marriage for a haram reason like this? What path is available if my friend and this girl are interested in pursuing this marriage?</p>
7470. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
7471. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
7472. <p>May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
7473. <p>The situation you’ve described is indeed challenging. A father’s refusal to marry off his daughter for reasons that involve engaging in actions contrary to Islamic teachings (haram) raises significant concerns. In Islam, it is not permissible for the father to demand or enforce conditions that lead to haram actions.</p>
7474. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with comes to you, then marry (her to) him. If you do not do so, there will be turmoil (fitna) in the land and discord (fasad).”</p>
7475. <p>They said: “O Messenger of Allah! What if there was something about him?” He said: “When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with comes to you, then marry him.” (And he (Allah bless him and give him peace) said this three times. [Tirmidhi, Hasan Gharib]</p>
7476. <p>Islamic scholars have discussed situations where a guardian refuses a suitable match for reasons not valid in Sacred Law. In such cases, some opinions allow for the intervention of a judge (qadi) or another authority figure in the Muslim community who can overrule the guardian’s decision if it’s deemed unjust or harmful to the daughter’s well-being and religious practice. This is based on protecting the faith and welfare of the individuals involved.</p>
7477. <p>Here are steps that could be considered in navigating this situation:</p>
7478. <h4>Dialogue and Counselling</h4>
7479. <p>The first step should always be to seek a peaceful and understanding dialogue. It might be helpful to involve respected elders, knowledgeable community members, and Islamic scholars who can discuss the situation with the girl’s father, highlighting the importance of adhering to Islamic principles and his daughter’s well-being.</p>
7480. <h4><strong>Community Support</strong></h4>
7481. <p>If direct dialogue is not fruitful, seeking the intervention of a local imam or a community leader might be beneficial. They can offer counsel and mediation, potentially helping the father understand the importance of facilitating a marriage that aligns with Islamic values.</p>
7482. <h4><strong>Self-reflection and Patience</strong></h4>
7483. <p>Both the man and the woman should also engage in self-reflection and prayer, seeking guidance and assistance from Allah. Patience is critical in such matters, and it’s important to remember that Allah is the best of planners. Pursuing such matters against the wishes of parents rarely results in prosperous outcomes.</p>
7484. <p>It’s crucial to handle the situation with wisdom, patience, and a focus on maintaining family ties and Islamic ethics. The individuals’ well-being and adherence to Islamic principles should be at the forefront of any decision made.</p>
7485. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
7486. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
7487. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7488. <div>
7489. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
7490. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
7491. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
7492. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
7493. </div>
7494. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-a-father-demand-his-daughter-to-date-a-suitor-before-marriage/">Can A Father Demand His Daughter to Date a Suitor Before Marriage?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7499. </item>
7500. <item>
7501. <title>How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7502. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-does-one-know-if-a-potential-spouse-is-the-right-person-to-marry-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7504. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7505. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
7506. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
7507. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
7508. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
7509. <category><![CDATA[choosing spouse]]></category>
7510. <category><![CDATA[decision]]></category>
7511. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
7512. <category><![CDATA[spouse]]></category>
7513. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342888</guid>
7514.  
7515. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry? Shaykh Faraz will provide insights on making the crucial decision of choosing a spouse, offering guidance to alleviate concerns and ensure a wise and informed choice following the teachings of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him [&#8230;]</p>
7516. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-does-one-know-if-a-potential-spouse-is-the-right-person-to-marry-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7517. ]]></description>
7518. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7519. <h4>How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry?</h4>
7520. <p>Shaykh Faraz will provide insights on making the crucial decision of choosing a spouse, offering guidance to alleviate concerns and ensure a wise and informed choice following the teachings of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
7521. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="7. How does one know if a potential spouse is the right person to marry?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f2GTA3Y4IhU?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EK1rJYhmsunAEhDRouPpwp" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7522. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7523. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7524. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7525. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/how-does-one-know-if-a-potential-spouse-is-the-right-person-to-marry-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7526. ]]></content:encoded>
7530. </item>
7531. <item>
7532. <title>Does Standing Up after the First Closing Salam Invalidate My Prayer?</title>
7533. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-standing-up-after-the-first-closing-salam-invalidate-my-prayer/</link>
7535. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
7536. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
7537. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
7538. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
7539. <category><![CDATA[After Salam]]></category>
7540. <category><![CDATA[First]]></category>
7541. <category><![CDATA[invalidate]]></category>
7542. <category><![CDATA[Need]]></category>
7543. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
7544. <category><![CDATA[repeat]]></category>
7545. <category><![CDATA[standing]]></category>
7546. <category><![CDATA[up]]></category>
7547. <category><![CDATA[valid]]></category>
7548. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342880</guid>
7549.  
7550. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I said the closing salams in prayer and mispronounced the second one.  I intended to repeat the whole test of closing salams, but my mother walked into the room. I stood up to talk to her. Was my prayer valid? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, [&#8230;]</p>
7551. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-standing-up-after-the-first-closing-salam-invalidate-my-prayer/">Does Standing Up after the First Closing Salam Invalidate My Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7552. ]]></description>
7553. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
7554. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
7555. <p>I said the closing salams in prayer and mispronounced the second one.  I intended to repeat the whole test of closing salams, but my mother walked into the room. I stood up to talk to her. Was my prayer valid?</p>
7556. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
7557. <p>In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful</p>
7558. <p>Your prayer is valid because you have exited it intentionally without breaking it before its completion. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]</p>
7559. <p>Indeed, you have performed all the obligatory actions of the prayer, including the last one: sitting for the extent of the Tashahud. Thus your prayer was valid. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
7560. <p>Ibn Masud (Allah bless him and give him peace) narrated that, when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings upon him) taught him the Tashahud, he said to him: <strong>&#8220;If you have said it </strong>[ ie the Tashahud while sitting] <strong> or if you have done this </strong>[ ie the sitting alone]  <strong> then you have finished praying.&#8221; </strong>[Abu Dawud]</p>
7561. <p>We can understand from this Hadith that the validity of the prayer is only attached to the last sitting because there is no leeway not to perform it as the Prophet ( peace and blessing be upon him) gave the choice to Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) to utter the Tashahud which is only valid while sitting and simply remain sitting. Thus, the last sitting for the duration of uttering the Tashahud is obligatory (fard), and a prayer without it is invalid. [Tahtawi, Hashya &#8216;ala Maraqi al-Falah]</p>
7562. <p>As for the salams’ utterance, the prayer’s validity does not depend on it. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]</p>
7563. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
7564. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
7565. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7566. <div>
7567. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
7568. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
7569. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
7570. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
7571. </div>
7572. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-standing-up-after-the-first-closing-salam-invalidate-my-prayer/">Does Standing Up after the First Closing Salam Invalidate My Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7577. </item>
7578. <item>
7579. <title>How Can We Attain the Maximum Reward in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7580. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-can-we-attain-the-maximum-reward-in-ramadan-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7582. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7583. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
7584. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
7585. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7586. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
7587. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
7588. <category><![CDATA[illness]]></category>
7589. <category><![CDATA[Intentions]]></category>
7590. <category><![CDATA[SHAYKH FARAZ RABBANI]]></category>
7591. <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
7592. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342881</guid>
7593.  
7594. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Can We Attain the Maximum Reward in Ramadan? For those facing health challenges or traveling, Shaykh Faraz will offer guidance on obtaining the rewards of fasting and navigating through Ramadan with wisdom and excellence. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under [&#8230;]</p>
7595. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-can-we-attain-the-maximum-reward-in-ramadan-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Can We Attain the Maximum Reward in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7596. ]]></description>
7597. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7598. <h4>How Can We Attain the Maximum Reward in Ramadan?</h4>
7599. <p>For those facing health challenges or traveling, Shaykh Faraz will offer guidance on obtaining the rewards of fasting and navigating through Ramadan with wisdom and excellence.</p>
7600. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="6. How can we attain the maximum reward in Ramadan?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pb6eYLVXga4?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EK1rJYhmsunAEhDRouPpwp" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7601. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7602. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7603. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7604. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-can-we-attain-the-maximum-reward-in-ramadan-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Can We Attain the Maximum Reward in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7609. </item>
7610. <item>
7611. <title>What is the ruling of Tarawih?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7612. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-is-the-ruling-of-tarawih-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7614. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7615. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
7616. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7617. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
7618. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
7619. <category><![CDATA[congregation prayer]]></category>
7620. <category><![CDATA[tarawih]]></category>
7621. <category><![CDATA[tarawih rules]]></category>
7622. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342872</guid>
7623.  
7624. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What is the ruling of Tarawih? Shaykh Faraz will delve into the significance of Tarawih prayer and its importance in the context of Ramadan, offering practical advice and citing relevant sources about the recommended quantity of Tarawih prayers to enrich our understanding and practice. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized [&#8230;]</p>
7625. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-is-the-ruling-of-tarawih-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What is the ruling of Tarawih?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7626. ]]></description>
7627. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7628. <h4>What is the ruling of Tarawih?</h4>
7629. <p>Shaykh Faraz will delve into the significance of Tarawih prayer and its importance in the context of Ramadan, offering practical advice and citing relevant sources about the recommended quantity of Tarawih prayers to enrich our understanding and practice.</p>
7630. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="5. What is the ruling of Tarawih?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oIgD1AMb_tg?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EK1rJYhmsunAEhDRouPpwp" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7631. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7632. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7633. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7634. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-is-the-ruling-of-tarawih-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What is the ruling of Tarawih?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7635. ]]></content:encoded>
7639. </item>
7640. <item>
7641. <title>Can My Life Take a Turn for the Better Because I Practice Islam Now?</title>
7642. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-my-life-take-a-turn-for-the-better-because-i-practice-islam-now/</link>
7644. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
7645. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
7646. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
7647. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
7648. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
7649. <category><![CDATA[better]]></category>
7650. <category><![CDATA[crisis]]></category>
7651. <category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
7652. <category><![CDATA[dont]]></category>
7653. <category><![CDATA[give]]></category>
7654. <category><![CDATA[hardship]]></category>
7655. <category><![CDATA[hope]]></category>
7656. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
7657. <category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>
7658. <category><![CDATA[muslim]]></category>
7659. <category><![CDATA[practice]]></category>
7660. <category><![CDATA[turn]]></category>
7661. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342874</guid>
7662.  
7663. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’m desperate. The last four years things seem to be going downhill for me, my OCD got worse and I started failing at school because I was occupied with intrusive thoughts. Alhamdulillah, I gained Islamic knowledge, and now I’m at home after failing a college course. I’m taking a [&#8230;]</p>
7664. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-my-life-take-a-turn-for-the-better-because-i-practice-islam-now/">Can My Life Take a Turn for the Better Because I Practice Islam Now?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7665. ]]></description>
7666. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
7667. <h3>Question</h3>
7668. <p>I’m desperate. The last four years things seem to be going downhill for me, my OCD got worse and I started failing at school because I was occupied with intrusive thoughts. Alhamdulillah, I gained Islamic knowledge, and now I’m at home after failing a college course.</p>
7669. <p>I’m taking a break and staying at home now, with no job and no academic studies, and I worry that life will always be like this. I went to a Catholic school, and my friends were non-Muslims and non-practicing Muslims; I’ve now lost them, but they weren’t good for me, so alhamdulillah that I lost them.</p>
7670. <p>Could life just change suddenly, and my problems go away even if I just stay home and become a practicing Muslim?</p>
7671. <h3>Answer</h3>
7672. <p>Yes, your life can suddenly change and turn around for the better because of the baraka of your actions and Allah’s pleasure in seeing you practice. However, I encourage you to be proactive and not wait for success to knock at your door.</p>
7673. <h4><strong>Resources</strong></h4>
7674. <p>The first thing that strikes me is that you might not use all the resources around you to do well in school. What is available to you? If you are having trouble at school, you should try all avenues of aid. Get a tutor, attend office hours, email your professors, contact peer tutors, form a study group, and make friends with advanced classmates. Never be afraid to ask for help; succeeding without help is near impossible. In sha Allah, you will also help others in need one day.</p>
7675. <h4><strong>Don’t Give Up</strong></h4>
7676. <p>In addition to taking the means to do your best, I ask that you turn to Allah wholeheartedly. Pray on time, give regular charity, supplicate at tahajjud time, and surround yourself with positive, proactive Muslim friends. Reduce your screen time dramatically if you haven’t already because screen time feeds laziness and a lack of productivity. Make a plan to study or follow a better academic path, trust in Allah’s promise, and wait patiently for the fruits of your efforts. Tell yourself that things will change, and have total conviction that they will. In the meantime, show gratitude for what you do have.</p>
7677. <p>Allah Most High told us in the Quran, “O believers! Seek comfort in patience and prayer. Allah is truly with those who are patient.” [Quran, 2:153]</p>
7678. <p>And He said, “And seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, it is a burden except for the humble, those who are certain that they will meet their Lord and to Him they will return. [Quran, 2:45-46]</p>
7679. <p>And Allah Most High also promised us, “So, surely with hardship comes ease. Surely, with that hardship comes more ease.“ [Quran, 94:5-6]</p>
7680. <p>Consign all your problems to Him and never stop waiting for His answer, for the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said this about impatience:  “The supplication of every one of you is granted if he does not grow impatient and say: ‘I supplicated, but it was not granted.’” [Muslim]</p>
7681. <p>Please see these links as well:<br />
7682. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/am-i-accountable-if-i-cant-be-patient-in-a-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Am I Accountable if I Can’t Be Patient in a Test?</a><br />
7683. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/show/169-i-feel-like-im-destined-to-be-a-failure-what-can-i-do-seekers-answers-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Feel Like I’m Destined to Be a Failure. What Can I Do?</a><br />
7684. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/trying-to-practice-but-feel-like-a-failure-what-should-i-do/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trying to Practice but Feel Like a Failure: What Should I Do?</a><br />
7685. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/how-do-i-get-over-my-failure-and-start-studying-for-my-retakes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Get Over My Failure and Start Studying for My Retakes?</a></p>
7686. <p>Given the considerations in such cases, we urge you to please consult reliable local scholars or counsellors about the specifics of the situation. Jazakum Allah khayr. May Allah facilitate all ease and good for you.</p>
7687. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
7688. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
7689. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7690. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
7691. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-my-life-take-a-turn-for-the-better-because-i-practice-islam-now/">Can My Life Take a Turn for the Better Because I Practice Islam Now?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7696. </item>
7697. <item>
7698. <title>Must a Sick Person Fast?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7699. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fast/must-a-sick-person-fast-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7701. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7702. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
7703. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
7704. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7705. <category><![CDATA[broke the fast]]></category>
7706. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
7707. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
7708. <category><![CDATA[SHAYKH FARAZ RABBANI]]></category>
7709. <category><![CDATA[sickness]]></category>
7710. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342865</guid>
7711.  
7712. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Must a Sick Person Fast? Shaykh Faraz will clarify which types of illnesses allow one to break a fast and offer valuable advice on dealing with such situations. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He [&#8230;]</p>
7713. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fast/must-a-sick-person-fast-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Must a Sick Person Fast?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7714. ]]></description>
7715. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7716. <h4>Must a Sick Person Fast?</h4>
7717. <p>Shaykh Faraz will clarify which types of illnesses allow one to break a fast and offer valuable advice on dealing with such situations.</p>
7718. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="4. Must a sick person fast?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mynv1o412JY?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EK1rJYhmsunAEhDRouPpwp" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7719. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7720. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7721. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7722. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fast/must-a-sick-person-fast-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Must a Sick Person Fast?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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7728. <item>
7729. <title>Do I Need to Make Up My Fast and Prayer out of Neglectfulness?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7730. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/do-i-need-to-make-up-my-fast-and-prayer-out-of-neglectfulness-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7732. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7733. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
7734. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
7735. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7736. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
7737. <category><![CDATA[expiatory payments (fidya)]]></category>
7738. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
7739. <category><![CDATA[illness]]></category>
7740. <category><![CDATA[missed fast]]></category>
7741. <category><![CDATA[pregnacy]]></category>
7742. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342861</guid>
7743.  
7744. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Do I Need to Make Up My Fast and Prayer out of Neglectfulness? Shaykh Faraz will discuss the process of making up missed fasts and the underlying reasons behind it. Additionally, he will explain how the concept of making up for missed acts of devotion extends beyond fasting. Shaykh Faraz [&#8230;]</p>
7745. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/do-i-need-to-make-up-my-fast-and-prayer-out-of-neglectfulness-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Do I Need to Make Up My Fast and Prayer out of Neglectfulness?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7746. ]]></description>
7747. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7748. <h4>Do I Need to Make Up My Fast and Prayer out of Neglectfulness?</h4>
7749. <p>Shaykh Faraz will discuss the process of making up missed fasts and the underlying reasons behind it. Additionally, he will explain how the concept of making up for missed acts of devotion extends beyond fasting.</p>
7750. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="3. Do I need to make up my fast and prayer out of neglectfulness?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U1m-WGUu9Uc?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EK1rJYhmsunAEhDRouPpwp" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7751. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7752. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7753. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7754. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/do-i-need-to-make-up-my-fast-and-prayer-out-of-neglectfulness-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Do I Need to Make Up My Fast and Prayer out of Neglectfulness?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7755. ]]></content:encoded>
7759. </item>
7760. <item>
7761. <title>How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7762. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-do-we-attain-the-presence-of-the-heart-in-prayer-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7764. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7765. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
7766. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7767. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
7768. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
7769. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
7770. <category><![CDATA[concentration]]></category>
7771. <category><![CDATA[khushu]]></category>
7772. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
7773. <category><![CDATA[presence of heart]]></category>
7774. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342856</guid>
7775.  
7776. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer? We often attribute our lack of heart presence during prayer to distractions or lack of concentration. Shaykh Faraz will highlight the main reasons for this and provide guidance on obtaining and perfecting it. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized [&#8230;]</p>
7777. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-do-we-attain-the-presence-of-the-heart-in-prayer-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7778. ]]></description>
7779. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7780. <h4>How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer?</h4>
7781. <p>We often attribute our lack of heart presence during prayer to distractions or lack of concentration. Shaykh Faraz will highlight the main reasons for this and provide guidance on obtaining and perfecting it.</p>
7782. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer? - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wqdXMFvc1vo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7783. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7784. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7785. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7786. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-do-we-attain-the-presence-of-the-heart-in-prayer-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7787. ]]></content:encoded>
7791. </item>
7792. <item>
7793. <title>What Are the Objectives of Fasting?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
7794. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-are-the-objectives-of-fasting-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
7796. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
7797. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
7798. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
7799. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
7800. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
7801. <category><![CDATA[acts of devotion]]></category>
7802. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
7803. <category><![CDATA[key objectives]]></category>
7804. <category><![CDATA[SHAYKH FARAZ RABBANI]]></category>
7805. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342850</guid>
7806.  
7807. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Objectives of Fasting? Every year, we fast for Ramadan and voluntarily to get closer to Allah. Have we ever wondered how to perfect fasting? Shaykh Faraz will explain the key objectives of fasting, starting with a very detailed introduction to what acts of devotion are. Shaykh Faraz [&#8230;]</p>
7808. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-are-the-objectives-of-fasting-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Are the Objectives of Fasting?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7809. ]]></description>
7810. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7811. <h4>What Are the Objectives of Fasting?</h4>
7812. <p>Every year, we fast for Ramadan and voluntarily to get closer to Allah. Have we ever wondered how to perfect fasting? Shaykh Faraz will explain the key objectives of fasting, starting with a very detailed introduction to what acts of devotion are.</p>
7813. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="1. What are the objectives of fasting?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cp527756RUQ?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EK1rJYhmsunAEhDRouPpwp" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7814. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
7815. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
7816. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
7817. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-are-the-objectives-of-fasting-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Are the Objectives of Fasting?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7818. ]]></content:encoded>
7822. </item>
7823. <item>
7824. <title>How Do I Deal with My Overthinking?</title>
7825. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-deal-with-my-overthinking-2/</link>
7827. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Basit Manzoor]]></dc:creator>
7828. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
7829. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
7830. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
7831. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
7832. <category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
7833. <category><![CDATA[anxiety disorder]]></category>
7834. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
7835. <category><![CDATA[overanalyzing]]></category>
7836. <category><![CDATA[overthinking]]></category>
7837. <category><![CDATA[plan]]></category>
7838. <category><![CDATA[worry]]></category>
7839. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342844</guid>
7840.  
7841. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do I deal with my overthinking? Answer In this insightful short video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani provides valuable guidance on navigating the often tricky terrain of our own thoughts, especially when it comes to overthinking. He also delves into the nuanced difference between worry and concern. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, [&#8230;]</p>
7842. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-deal-with-my-overthinking-2/">How Do I Deal with My Overthinking?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7843. ]]></description>
7844. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7845. <h3>Question</h3>
7846. <p>How do I deal with my overthinking?</p>
7847. <h3>Answer</h3>
7848. <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end">
7849. <div class="pt-0.5">
7850. <div class="gizmo-shadow-stroke flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full">
7851. <p class="relative p-1 rounded-sm h-9 w-9 text-white flex items-center justify-center">In this insightful short video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani provides valuable guidance on navigating the often tricky terrain of our own thoughts, especially when it comes to overthinking. He also delves into the nuanced difference between worry and concern.</p>
7852. </div>
7853. </div>
7854. </div>
7855. <div class="avia-iframe-wrap">
7856. <div class="avia-iframe-wrap">
7857. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Deal with My Overthinking? - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RsLZFnmJI1Y?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7858. </div>
7859. </div>
7860. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
7861. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-i-deal-with-my-overthinking-2/">How Do I Deal with My Overthinking?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7862. ]]></content:encoded>
7866. </item>
7867. <item>
7868. <title>How Can I Address the Flaws I Notice within Myself?</title>
7869. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-i-address-the-flaws-i-notice-within-myself/</link>
7871. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Basit Manzoor]]></dc:creator>
7872. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
7873. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
7874. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
7875. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
7876. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
7877. <category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellness]]></category>
7878. <category><![CDATA[empowerment]]></category>
7879. <category><![CDATA[encouragement]]></category>
7880. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
7881. <category><![CDATA[Inner Development]]></category>
7882. <category><![CDATA[Inner Strength]]></category>
7883. <category><![CDATA[learning]]></category>
7884. <category><![CDATA[Life Coaching]]></category>
7885. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
7886. <category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
7887. <category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category>
7888. <category><![CDATA[Overcoming Flaws]]></category>
7889. <category><![CDATA[personal development]]></category>
7890. <category><![CDATA[personal growth]]></category>
7891. <category><![CDATA[Positive Change]]></category>
7892. <category><![CDATA[reflection]]></category>
7893. <category><![CDATA[self awareness]]></category>
7894. <category><![CDATA[self-care]]></category>
7895. <category><![CDATA[self-help]]></category>
7896. <category><![CDATA[self-improvement]]></category>
7897. <category><![CDATA[self-reflection]]></category>
7898. <category><![CDATA[spiritual growth]]></category>
7899. <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category>
7900. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342839</guid>
7901.  
7902. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can I address the flaws I notice within myself? Answer In this short video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani provides insightful guidance on addressing personal flaws and fostering self-improvement. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under [&#8230;]</p>
7903. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-i-address-the-flaws-i-notice-within-myself/">How Can I Address the Flaws I Notice within Myself?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7904. ]]></description>
7905. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7906. <h3>Question</h3>
7907. <p>How can I address the flaws I notice within myself?</p>
7908. <h3>Answer</h3>
7909. <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end">
7910. <div class="pt-0.5">
7911. <div class="gizmo-shadow-stroke flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full">
7912. <p class="relative p-1 rounded-sm h-9 w-9 text-white flex items-center justify-center">In this short video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani provides insightful guidance on addressing personal flaws and fostering self-improvement.</p>
7913. </div>
7914. </div>
7915. </div>
7916. <div class="avia-iframe-wrap">
7917. <div class="avia-iframe-wrap">
7918. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Rectify the Flaws I See in Myself? - Shaykh Faraz Rabbani" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-b-TOMRr2Ok?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
7919. </div>
7920. </div>
7921. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
7922. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-i-address-the-flaws-i-notice-within-myself/">How Can I Address the Flaws I Notice within Myself?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7923. ]]></content:encoded>
7927. </item>
7928. <item>
7929. <title>Is the Hadith “The Fruit of the Heart Is the Child” Authentic?</title>
7930. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/is-the-hadith-the-fruit-of-the-heart-is-the-child-authentic/</link>
7932. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Basit Manzoor]]></dc:creator>
7933. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
7934. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
7935. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
7936. <category><![CDATA[authenticity]]></category>
7937. <category><![CDATA[blessings]]></category>
7938. <category><![CDATA[child]]></category>
7939. <category><![CDATA[creatures]]></category>
7940. <category><![CDATA[fabricated hadith]]></category>
7941. <category><![CDATA[gender]]></category>
7942. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
7943. <category><![CDATA[Humanity]]></category>
7944. <category><![CDATA[Kanz al-Ummal]]></category>
7945. <category><![CDATA[kindness]]></category>
7946. <category><![CDATA[Majma al-Zawa'id]]></category>
7947. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
7948. <category><![CDATA[paradise]]></category>
7949. <category><![CDATA[virtuous deeds]]></category>
7950. <category><![CDATA[Weak Hadith]]></category>
7951. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342836</guid>
7952.  
7953. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the following Hadith authentic? The Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “For every tree, there is a fruit, and the fruit of the heart is the child.” [Kanz al-Ummal] Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are [&#8230;]</p>
7954. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/is-the-hadith-the-fruit-of-the-heart-is-the-child-authentic/">Is the Hadith “The Fruit of the Heart Is the Child” Authentic?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7955. ]]></description>
7956. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
7957. <h3>Question</h3>
7958. <p>Is the following Hadith authentic?</p>
7959. <p>The Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “For every tree, there is a fruit, and the fruit of the heart is the child.” [Kanz al-Ummal]</p>
7960. <h3>Answer</h3>
7961. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
7962. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
7963. <h4>Hadith</h4>
7964. <p>Ibn ‘Umar (Allah bless him and give him peace) reports from the messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), he said,</p>
7965. <p>“For every tree, there is a fruit, and the fruit of the heart is the child. Indeed, Allah (Most High) does not show mercy who does not show it to his child. I swear in whose hand is my soul; only a kind person will enter paradise. We enquired, O Messenger, we all show kindness. He replied that one’s kindness is not to show it to his companion but to show it to humanity.” [Haythami, Majma al-Zawa’id; Abu Ya‘la; Bazzar]</p>
7966. <p>The above hadith is mentioned in Majma al-Zawa’id and graded as weak.</p>
7967. <p>This includes showing mercy to both genders, a boy and a girl. And not only that, but to all humanity and living creatures. A story is mentioned: a man slaughtered a calf in front of his mother. Allah (Most High) numbed his hand. One day, he saw a bird fall from its nest. The parents were fluttering. He placed it back in its nest, showing mercy. Allah Most High showed him mercy and returned his hand to work. [Munawi, Fayd al-Qadir]</p>
7968. <h4>Acting on Weak Hadiths</h4>
7969. <p>According to the very words of Imam Nawawi,</p>
7970. <p>“The ‘ulama have said, both the hadith experts and fuqaha say that it is permitted, rather recommended, to act in virtuous deeds, in acts of exhortation and warning, i.e., when something is encouraged or warned against it is permitted to act upon weak hadith as long as they are not fabricated.”</p>
7971. <p>Related:</p>
7972. <ul>
7973. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/can-i-act-on-a-weak-hadith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Act on a Weak Hadith? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7974. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/weak-hadith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Weak Hadith Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7975. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/can-i-act-on-a-weak-hadith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Act on a Weak Hadith? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
7976. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/show/52-can-one-act-on-a-weak-hadith-islam-faq-clear-reliable-answers-to-common-questions-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can one act on a weak hadith? -Islam FAQ: Clear, Reliable Answers To Common Questions</a></li>
7977. </ul>
7978. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/">SeekersGuidance?</a></p>
7979. <p>I pray this helps with your question.<br />
7980. Wassalam,<br />
7981. [Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
7982. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
7983. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
7984. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/is-the-hadith-the-fruit-of-the-heart-is-the-child-authentic/">Is the Hadith “The Fruit of the Heart Is the Child” Authentic?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
7985. ]]></content:encoded>
7989. </item>
7990. <item>
7991. <title>Is It Permissible to Look at the Woman I Want to Marry without Hijab? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
7992. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-look-at-the-woman-i-want-to-marry-without-hijab-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
7994. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
7995. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
7996. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
7997. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
7998. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
7999. <category><![CDATA[headscarf (hijab)]]></category>
8000. <category><![CDATA[look]]></category>
8001. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
8002. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
8003. <category><![CDATA[woman]]></category>
8004. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342828</guid>
8005.  
8006. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to look at the woman I want to marry without a hijab? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the topic of permissible gaze in the context of courtship and marriage within Islamic teachings. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he [&#8230;]</p>
8007. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-look-at-the-woman-i-want-to-marry-without-hijab-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Look at the Woman I Want to Marry without Hijab? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8008. ]]></description>
8009. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
8010. <h3>Question</h3>
8011. <p>Is it permissible to look at the woman I want to marry without a hijab?</p>
8012. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the topic of permissible gaze in the context of courtship and marriage within Islamic teachings.</p>
8013. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible to Look at the Woman I Want to Marry without Hijab" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qGs8XqCPVAY?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FmGXKK027SYk0Idx_ZnCgc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
8014. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
8015. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-look-at-the-woman-i-want-to-marry-without-hijab-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible to Look at the Woman I Want to Marry without Hijab? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8016. ]]></content:encoded>
8020. </item>
8021. <item>
8022. <title>Sometimes I Disagree with the Prohibition or Permissibility of Something, Is This Allowed? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
8023. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/sometimes-i-disagree-with-the-prohibition-or-permissibility-of-something-is-this-allowed-is-this-ok-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
8025. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
8026. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
8027. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8028. <category><![CDATA[disagreement]]></category>
8029. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
8030. <category><![CDATA[navigating]]></category>
8031. <category><![CDATA[permissibilty]]></category>
8032. <category><![CDATA[prohibition]]></category>
8033. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342823</guid>
8034.  
8035. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Sometimes, I disagree with the prohibition or permissibility of something. Is this Allowed? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about navigating personal discomfort in faith and divine guidance. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, [&#8230;]</p>
8036. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/sometimes-i-disagree-with-the-prohibition-or-permissibility-of-something-is-this-allowed-is-this-ok-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Sometimes I Disagree with the Prohibition or Permissibility of Something, Is This Allowed? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8037. ]]></description>
8038. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
8039. <h3>Question</h3>
8040. <p>Sometimes, I disagree with the prohibition or permissibility of something. Is this Allowed?</p>
8041. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat talks about navigating personal discomfort in faith and divine guidance.</p>
8042. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Sometimes I Disagree with the Prohibition or Permissibility of Something  Is This Allowed" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tBOL8qPkFKE?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FmGXKK027SYk0Idx_ZnCgc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
8043. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
8044. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/sometimes-i-disagree-with-the-prohibition-or-permissibility-of-something-is-this-allowed-is-this-ok-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Sometimes I Disagree with the Prohibition or Permissibility of Something, Is This Allowed? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8049. </item>
8050. <item>
8051. <title>What Is the Appropriate Way of Issuing a Divorce? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
8052. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-appropriate-way-of-issuing-a-divorce-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
8054. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
8055. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
8056. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
8057. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
8058. <category><![CDATA[appropriate]]></category>
8059. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
8060. <category><![CDATA[issue]]></category>
8061. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
8062. <category><![CDATA[separation]]></category>
8063. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342819</guid>
8064.  
8065. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the appropriate way of issuing a divorce? In this comprehensive discussion,  Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat delves into the sensitive topic of divorce, offering legal and ethical guidance for those considering or navigating this process. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. [&#8230;]</p>
8066. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-appropriate-way-of-issuing-a-divorce-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Appropriate Way of Issuing a Divorce? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8067. ]]></description>
8068. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
8069. <h3>Question</h3>
8070. <p>What is the appropriate way of issuing a divorce?</p>
8071. <p>In this comprehensive discussion,  Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat delves into the sensitive topic of divorce, offering legal and ethical guidance for those considering or navigating this process.</p>
8072. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="What Is the Appropriate Way of Issuing a Divorce" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2vXNpVWvjAg?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FmGXKK027SYk0Idx_ZnCgc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
8073. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
8074. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-appropriate-way-of-issuing-a-divorce-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">What Is the Appropriate Way of Issuing a Divorce? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8075. ]]></content:encoded>
8079. </item>
8080. <item>
8081. <title>Is It Permissible for a Recently Divorced Woman to Travel? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
8082. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-a-recently-divorced-woman-to-travel-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
8084. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
8085. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
8086. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8087. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
8088. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
8089. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
8090. <category><![CDATA[driving]]></category>
8091. <category><![CDATA[speedlimit]]></category>
8092. <category><![CDATA[travelling]]></category>
8093. <category><![CDATA[visiting]]></category>
8094. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342810</guid>
8095.  
8096. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible for a recently divorced woman to travel? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses two important topics: the considerations surrounding travel for a divorced individual and the ethical dilemma of driving over the speed limit. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, [&#8230;]</p>
8097. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-a-recently-divorced-woman-to-travel-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible for a Recently Divorced Woman to Travel? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8098. ]]></description>
8099. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
8100. <h3>Question</h3>
8101. <p>Is it permissible for a recently divorced woman to travel?</p>
8102. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses two important topics: the considerations surrounding travel for a divorced individual and the ethical dilemma of driving over the speed limit.</p>
8103. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Permissible for a Recently Divorced Woman to Travel" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hZ5ZoijL4lA?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FmGXKK027SYk0Idx_ZnCgc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
8104. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
8105. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-for-a-recently-divorced-woman-to-travel-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Is It Permissible for a Recently Divorced Woman to Travel? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8106. ]]></content:encoded>
8110. </item>
8111. <item>
8112. <title>Are There Harms in Using Natural Substances for Skincare?</title>
8113. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/are-there-harms-in-using-natural-substances-for-skincare/</link>
8115. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8116. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
8117. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
8118. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8119. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
8120. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
8121. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
8122. <category><![CDATA[dermatologist]]></category>
8123. <category><![CDATA[health care]]></category>
8124. <category><![CDATA[natural]]></category>
8125. <category><![CDATA[oil]]></category>
8126. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
8127. <category><![CDATA[skin]]></category>
8128. <category><![CDATA[substance]]></category>
8129. <category><![CDATA[use]]></category>
8130. <category><![CDATA[yoghurt]]></category>
8131. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342811</guid>
8132.  
8133. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I use honey, curd, yogurt, rice flour, and oats on my face. What is considered harm in using natural substances like these in skincare? For example, some face packs or other natural ingredients should be kept on the skin for 15 minutes. Keeping them on for over 15 minutes [&#8230;]</p>
8134. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/are-there-harms-in-using-natural-substances-for-skincare/">Are There Harms in Using Natural Substances for Skincare?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8135. ]]></description>
8136. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr</strong></p>
8137. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
8138. <p>I use honey, curd, yogurt, rice flour, and oats on my face. What is considered harm in using natural substances like these in skincare? For example, some face packs or other natural ingredients should be kept on the skin for 15 minutes. Keeping them on for over 15 minutes may cause dryness or other issues.</p>
8139. <p>Would that be considered harm since there is a hadith about not harming ourselves? Please explain what the harm of using natural substances for skin care is.</p>
8140. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
8141. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
8142. <p>May Allah reward you for seeking guidance on this essential aspect of your life. How fortunate are we that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught us everything, including personal hygiene!</p>
8143. <p>Indeed, keeping on the face mask beyond the maximum time would be considered harmful. As you correctly point out, the hadith prevents us from causing harm to ourselves.</p>
8144. <h4><strong>How is Harm Determined?</strong></h4>
8145. <p>In skincare, a dermatologist assesses potential harm as an expert. Guided by the Quranic principle, “ So just ask those who know—if you know not—” expertise is sought for informed decisions.</p>
8146. <p>Since the instructions prescribe a maximum of 15 to 20 minutes (or longer, depending on the face mask in question), a conscious  Muslim should not exceed this limit as it could potentially harm him or her. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.”  [Imam Malik, al-Muwatta]</p>
8147. <p>May Allah illuminate our faces in this world and the Hereafter. May Allah grace us with continued health and well-being.</p>
8148. <p>I pray this is of benefit and Allah guides us all.</p>
8149. <p>[Shaykh] Muhammad Carr<br />
8150. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8151. <div>
8152. <p><b>Shaykh Muhammad Carr</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has dedicated his life to studying and transmitting our beautiful deen. His studies have taken him around the globe, where he has benefitted from many luminaries. Under the guidance of his teachers &#8211; Shaykh Taha Karan, Shaykh Yaseen Abbas, Shaykh Muadh Ali and many others &#8211; Shaykh Muhammad has grown to appreciate the beauty and benefits of diverse scholarship. He completed his memorization of the Qur’an at Dar al-Ulum Zakariyyah in September 1997 and received an Alimiyya Degree in 2006 from DUAI (Darul Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah). He is also affiliated with Masjid Auwal in Bo Kaap, Cape Town (the oldest mosque in South Africa), where he serves as a co-imam, and Dar Al-Safa, where he has taught since 2018. As a teacher, he imparts the wisdom of our heritage and tradition by opening the door for students. As an imam, he has the unique opportunity to serve his community in daily life. </span></p>
8153. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to his roles as a teacher and imam, Shaykh Muhammad Carr has contributed significantly to the administrative and advisory aspects of Islamic institutions. Since 2023, he has served as the Administrative Director at The Imam Kurani Institute, contributing to the institution&#8217;s growth and development. He continues to pursue traditional Islamic Sciences, possessing a keen interest in Islamic Contract Law and Finance. Shaykh Muhammad has been a Shari&#8217;ah Board Member for Islamic Asset Management &amp; Insurance Companies since 2001, aligning financial practices with Islamic principles.</span></p>
8154. </div>
8155. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/are-there-harms-in-using-natural-substances-for-skincare/">Are There Harms in Using Natural Substances for Skincare?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8160. </item>
8161. <item>
8162. <title>Should Women Wake Up Before Isha Time Ends to Determine Whether Their Period Has Ended or Not?</title>
8163. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-women-wake-up-before-isha-time-ends-to-determine-whether-their-period-has-ended-or-not/</link>
8165. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8166. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
8167. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
8168. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
8169. <category><![CDATA[advice]]></category>
8170. <category><![CDATA[advise]]></category>
8171. <category><![CDATA[before]]></category>
8172. <category><![CDATA[begins]]></category>
8173. <category><![CDATA[blood]]></category>
8174. <category><![CDATA[dates]]></category>
8175. <category><![CDATA[determine]]></category>
8176. <category><![CDATA[end]]></category>
8177. <category><![CDATA[isha]]></category>
8178. <category><![CDATA[period]]></category>
8179. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
8180. <category><![CDATA[record]]></category>
8181. <category><![CDATA[remember]]></category>
8182. <category><![CDATA[vaginal]]></category>
8183. <category><![CDATA[whether]]></category>
8184. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342805</guid>
8185.  
8186. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Should a woman wake up ‘before’ the start of Fajr to check if her menses have ended or not to pray Isha, or is it sufficient for her to just check before going to bed at night and then wake up before the ‘end’ of Fajr to see if [&#8230;]</p>
8187. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-women-wake-up-before-isha-time-ends-to-determine-whether-their-period-has-ended-or-not/">Should Women Wake Up Before Isha Time Ends to Determine Whether Their Period Has Ended or Not?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8188. ]]></description>
8189. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
8190. <h3>Question</h3>
8191. <p>Should a woman wake up ‘before’ the start of Fajr to check if her menses have ended or not to pray Isha, or is it sufficient for her to just check before going to bed at night and then wake up before the ‘end’ of Fajr to see if she has to pray Fajr? Jazak Allah.</p>
8192. <h3>Answer</h3>
8193. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
8194. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
8195. <p>Generally, a woman is not obligated to check herself frequently; however, when she knows she is towards the end of her menstrual days, she must check before each prayer time whether she is clean now and whether the current prayer is obligatory on her.</p>
8196. <p>This is because if a woman becomes pure before the current prayer time ends and has enough time to do ghusl and pray, the current prayer becomes obligatory.</p>
8197. <p>Therefore, she must ensure she checks with enough time to do ghusl and pray within the preferred time if needed. This can Also, the best method of checking the end of menses is with a Kursuf (a form of cotton cloth placed between the labia minora at the opening of the vagina) rather than a pad or panty liner.</p>
8198. <p>When the end is pending, she is obliged to check the Kursuf- which must have been placed correctly- before the end of the prayer time so that she has time to take a bath and pray at its preferred time. [Hartford, Birgivi’s Manual Interpreted]</p>
8199. <h4><strong>Advice</strong></h4>
8200. <p>Every woman must record her menses, lochia, and purity habits. The date and time any vaginal blood begins, including the spotting of blood, and the date and time any vaginal blood ends.</p>
8201. <p>I advise contacting a local reliable female scholar who is well-versed in menstruation matters. Also, try to attend any on-the-ground and online courses on menstruation. Also, at your first instance, buy books related to the topic; some are in the link below.</p>
8202. <p>It is a personal obligation (fard) for every adult woman to learn the basic rules of menstruation and to ask, as you’ve done, in the case of a complicated or unique situation). The following book, Woman’s Guide to Menstruation Rulings by Naielah Ackbarali, is a very accessible to learn these rulings. They are in English and have many practical examples, life experiences, and even illustrative charts to calculate menstruation.</p>
8203. <p>Also, you can download the first-ever menstruation period tracking app, which is personalized for Muslim women. This app helps you understand menses, purity, irregular bleeding, lochia, etc., at first glance! The application is in harmony with religious scholarship.</p>
8204. <p>Check the related links:<br />
8205. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-can-i-know-the-end-of-my-menstrual-period/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Know the End of My Menstrual Period? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
8206. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-judge-menstrual-period-ended/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Judge When My Menstrual Period Has Ended? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
8207. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/menstruation-a-comprehensive-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Menstruation: A Comprehensive Reader – SeekersGuidance</a><br />
8208. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muslim-Womans-Guide-Menstruation-Rulings/dp/1739599918" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Muslim Woman’s Guide To Menstruation Rulings: Amazon.co.uk: Ackbarali, Naielah</a> (Recommended book)<br />
8209. <a href="https://www.comingofage.info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coming of Age by Hedaya Hartford</a> (Recommended book)<br />
8210. <a href="https://www.myhayd.app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">myhayd.app | First Ever Islamic Period Tracking App Personalized For Muslim Women | Hayd Tuhr Istihadah Nifaas Pregnancy</a><br />
8211. <a href="https://www.muslimacoaching.com/fiqh-of-menstruation-series-hanafi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FREE Fiqh of Menstruation Video Series</a></p>
8212. <p>Paid courses:<br />
8213. <a href="https://www.al-hedayah.institute/Course/basic-fiqh-of-menstruation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Basic Fiqh of Menstruation</a><br />
8214. <a href="https://www.muslimacoaching.com/course/fiqh-of-menstruation-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiqh Of Menstruation For Women</a></p>
8215. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
8216. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
8217. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8218. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
8219. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-women-wake-up-before-isha-time-ends-to-determine-whether-their-period-has-ended-or-not/">Should Women Wake Up Before Isha Time Ends to Determine Whether Their Period Has Ended or Not?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8226. <title>Did The Prophet Expel Christians and Jews Because of Their Religion?</title>
8227. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/did-the-prophet-expel-christians-and-jews-because-of-their-religion/</link>
8229. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8230. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
8231. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
8232. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
8233. <category><![CDATA[Christianity]]></category>
8234. <category><![CDATA[Christians]]></category>
8235. <category><![CDATA[expel]]></category>
8236. <category><![CDATA[Jews]]></category>
8237. <category><![CDATA[Judaism]]></category>
8238. <category><![CDATA[medina]]></category>
8239. <category><![CDATA[prophet]]></category>
8240. <category><![CDATA[reason]]></category>
8241. <category><![CDATA[religion]]></category>
8242. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342800</guid>
8243.  
8244. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I came across an argument from a zionist stating that Muslims are unable to oppose Israel’s actions, specifically the unjust expulsion of Palestinian people from their homes, because, according to the Zionist’s belief, God promised the land to them. The argument draws a parallel between this claim and the [&#8230;]</p>
8245. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/did-the-prophet-expel-christians-and-jews-because-of-their-religion/">Did The Prophet Expel Christians and Jews Because of Their Religion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8246. ]]></description>
8247. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
8248. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
8249. <p>I came across an argument from a zionist stating that Muslims are unable to oppose Israel’s actions, specifically the unjust expulsion of Palestinian people from their homes, because, according to the Zionist’s belief, God promised the land to them.</p>
8250. <p>The argument draws a parallel between this claim and the Prophet’s order to expel Jews and Christians from the Hijaz area, allegedly also due to God’s promise of that land to them. How should we respond to such claims?</p>
8251. <p>Did the Prophet order the expulsion of these people solely for religious reasons, akin to the Israelis, or were there legitimate reasons, such as expelling tribes that fought against the Muslims, as seen in the case of Khaybar?</p>
8252. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
8253. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
8254. <p>The argument is invalid and false as there are apparent differences between the actions of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) in the Hijaz and the illegal expulsion of Palestinians from their homes and land. Furthermore, God did not promise the Holy Lands (in the Hijaz or Al-Quds) to any nation unconditionally but to the His righteous servants, and Allah knows best.</p>
8255. <h4><strong>Justice First</strong></h4>
8256. <p>Firstly, it is important to approach such discussions with a commitment to understanding and promoting justice. The horrific situation in the Holy Land is undoubtedly grave, and it is essential to consider historical and contemporary factors while examining claims.</p>
8257. <p>Regarding the argument comparing the expulsion of the Jews and Christians from the Hijaz during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and the current situation in Palestine, it is crucial to distinguish between the contexts and circumstances. The Prophet’s actions were not driven solely by religious reasons but by a combination of religious, strategic, and socio-political considerations.</p>
8258. <p>The Prophet’s interactions with various communities, including Jews and Christians, were shaped by the specific circumstances of each situation.</p>
8259. <h4><strong>Christians with the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)</strong></h4>
8260. <p>There is no historical evidence or credible historical accounts to suggest that Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) expelled Christians from the Hijaz. Historical records indicate that Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) interacted with various Christian communities during his lifetime.</p>
8261. <p>The Constitution of Medina, established by Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) after the migration to Medina in 622 CE, granted religious freedom to different religious communities, including Jews and Christians. This document recognised the rights of non-Muslims to practice their religions and maintain their own social and legal systems. [Bhuti, Fiqh as-Sira]</p>
8262. <p>Throughout his life, Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) negotiated and allied with different religious groups, including Christians. The Covenant of Najran, for example, was an agreement between Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and the Christian community of Najran, ensuring their protection and religious freedom. [ibid.]</p>
8263. <p>While battles and conflicts during the early years of Islam were generally not based on religious grounds but predominantly on geopolitical and tribal considerations. Prophet Muhammad’s interactions with Christians (Allah bless him and give him peace) were characterised by recognizing their rights and coexistence rather than expulsion.</p>
8264. <h4><strong>Jews with the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)</strong></h4>
8265. <p>The expulsion of certain tribes from the Hijaz, such as Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza, was not a blanket directive based on religious beliefs alone. Instead, it was often a response to their active involvement in hostilities against the Muslim community, such as the betrayal of alliances and conspiracies against the nascent Islamic state. [ibid.]</p>
8266. <p>In contrast, today’s situation in the Holy Land involves a history of geopolitical factors, displacement, colonialism, and competing national narratives. It is inappropriate to draw direct parallels between the historical events in the Hijaz and the modern Israeli-Palestinian conflict.</p>
8267. <p>The Prophet’s actions were specific to his time and circumstances. They cannot be used to justify contemporary injustices or the forced expulsion of people from their homes, which is what transpired in the tragic events of the 1947-1948 Nakba and continues to this day. [Pappe, The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine]</p>
8268. <p>Muslims should advocate for justice, fairness, and a peaceful resolution to conflicts, as far as possible, including the Israeli-Palestinian issue. The principles of justice, mercy, and compassion emphasised in Islamic teachings should guide Muslims in addressing such sensitive matters, seeking a just and equitable solution that respects the rights and dignity of all parties involved.</p>
8269. <h4><strong>Is Peaceful Co-existence Possible?</strong></h4>
8270. <p>It is critical to note that Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived peacefully together in Palestine for hundreds of years under Muslim rule before the establishment of the state of Israel.</p>
8271. <p>During various Islamic caliphates, such as the Umayyads and Abbasids, a spirit of tolerance prevailed, allowing diverse religious communities to coexist harmoniously. Scholars from different faiths contributed to the region&#8217;s rich cultural and intellectual tapestry.</p>
8272. <p>However, the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 marked a significant turning point, leading to geopolitical tensions and conflicts that persist to this day. Recognising the historical legacy of peaceful coexistence underscores the potential for harmony when people of different faiths respect one another’s rights and live together in mutual understanding. Efforts to foster dialogue and peaceful cohabitation can draw inspiration from this shared history of interfaith cooperation in the region. [Pappe, The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine]</p>
8273. <h4><strong>The Promised Land</strong></h4>
8274. <p>As for the claim that the Jews [Bani Isra’il] have a right to take Palestine as their promised land, we respond that the verse that reads, “Go into the holy land which Allah hath ordained for you ˹to enter˺” [Quran, 5:21] means that the promise remains as long as the people given this promise abide by Allah’s teachings. Once they show disobedience, the promise no longer exists.</p>
8275. <p>The promise is also not absolute but confined to a specific period. The promise is now invalid, for Allah (Most High) says, “Surely, following the ˹heavenly˺ Record, We decreed in the Scriptures: “My righteous servants shall inherit the land.” [Quran, 21:105]</p>
8276. <p>Furthermore, interpreting divine promises requires a comprehensive understanding of the Quran, Sunna, historical context, and the conditions attached to them. The Quran emphasizes righteousness as a prerequisite for the inheritance of the land, indicating that the fulfillment of this divine promise is contingent upon moral conduct and adherence to Allah’s commandments.</p>
8277. <p>Therefore, the Quranic verses do not support the notion of a perpetual and unconditional entitlement to the land. The Quran&#8217;s reference to the righteous inheriting the land underlines the importance of ethical behavior and faithfulness to Allah’s guidance. In this context, the claim that the promise to the Children of Israel for the Holy Land is still in effect is false and a gross misinterpretation of the Quran, and Allah knows best.</p>
8278. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
8279. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
8280. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8281. <div>
8282. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
8283. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
8284. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
8285. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
8286. </div>
8287. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/did-the-prophet-expel-christians-and-jews-because-of-their-religion/">Did The Prophet Expel Christians and Jews Because of Their Religion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8293. <item>
8294. <title>Should I Break Off My Engagement Because I Don’t Want to Live with His Parents?</title>
8295. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-i-break-off-my-engagement-because-i-dont-want-to-live-with-his-parents/</link>
8297. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8298. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
8299. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
8300. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8301. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
8302. <category><![CDATA[break off]]></category>
8303. <category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
8304. <category><![CDATA[forward]]></category>
8305. <category><![CDATA[in-laws]]></category>
8306. <category><![CDATA[live]]></category>
8307. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
8308. <category><![CDATA[move]]></category>
8309. <category><![CDATA[parents]]></category>
8310. <category><![CDATA[personal]]></category>
8311. <category><![CDATA[responsibily]]></category>
8312. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342794</guid>
8313.  
8314. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am 23 years old and from Pakistan. I got engaged to my parents&#8217; satisfaction, to a simple man, financially stable, and didn’t have an issue with my veil. I was very concerned about getting married as I was sexually abused, so I have trust issues. Living in a [&#8230;]</p>
8315. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-i-break-off-my-engagement-because-i-dont-want-to-live-with-his-parents/">Should I Break Off My Engagement Because I Don’t Want to Live with His Parents?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8316. ]]></description>
8317. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</strong></p>
8318. <h3>Question</h3>
8319. <p>I am 23 years old and from Pakistan. I got engaged to my parents&#8217; satisfaction, to a simple man, financially stable, and didn’t have an issue with my veil. I was very concerned about getting married as I was sexually abused, so I have trust issues.</p>
8320. <p>Living in a joint family is the norm here, but I want to have time and space to continue my studies (online). He cannot live apart as he is the only son, which is frustrating because I would be compromising my privacy.</p>
8321. <p>I agreed because I figured I would not get a better proposal, but I regret it now. My parents are willing to break the engagement,  should I?</p>
8322. <h3>Answer</h3>
8323. <p>May Allah reward you for wanting to study your religion and improve yourself, and may He facilitate that for you. Please pray <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/istikhara-the-prayer-of-seeking-guidance/">istikhara</a> about what to do and have an open conversation with your fiance.</p>
8324. <h4><strong>Communication<br />
8325. </strong></h4>
8326. <p>It is of the utmost importance that you tell your fiance about your goals and ask him if he is willing to give you the time and space you need. If he is willing, it’s a good sign; if not, it’s a bad sign. You, or your fiance, should tell his parents about your goals, too, so that their expectations can be managed. Once again, if they react well, it’s a good sign. If not, then perhaps not.</p>
8327. <p>Please pray istikhara about moving forward and ask Allah to facilitate what He desires for you to do and what is better for you. You have every right to leave due to the joint family issue, but you must weigh this decision carefully, as good, responsible, pious men are hard to come by.</p>
8328. <p>Consider this advice of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) who said to the guardians of women: “When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with proposes to (the charge) of one of you, then marry to him. If you do not do so, then there will be turmoil (fitna) in the land and abounding corruption (fasad).” [Tirmidhi]</p>
8329. <p>Please see these links and register for our marriage courses as well:<br />
8330. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-reject-a-proposal-based-on-a-joint-family-living-arrangement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Permissible To Reject a Proposal Based on a Joint-Family Living Arrangement?</a><br />
8331. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/obligatory-woman-look-laws/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Obligatory for a Woman to Look After Her In-Laws?</a><br />
8332. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-wifes-right-to-housing-seperate-from-her-in-laws/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Wife’s Right to Housing Separate From Her In-Laws</a><br />
8333. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/in-laws/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Miscellaneous Answers related to In-Laws<br />
8334. </a><br />
8335. Check these courses:<br />
8336. <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=154" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marriage in Islam: Practical Guidance for Successful Marriage</a><br />
8337. <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=195" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keys to Successful Muslim Marriages: Practical lessons that explain the Prophetic Spirit of Marriage</a><br />
8338. <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=282" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making Love Last: Prophetic Principles for a Successful Marriage</a></p>
8339. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
8340. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
8341. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8342. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
8343. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-i-break-off-my-engagement-because-i-dont-want-to-live-with-his-parents/">Should I Break Off My Engagement Because I Don’t Want to Live with His Parents?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8349. <item>
8350. <title>Can I Sell Medicine For Pigs?</title>
8351. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-sell-medicine-for-pigs/</link>
8353. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8354. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
8355. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
8356. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8357. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
8358. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
8359. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
8360. <category><![CDATA[creatures]]></category>
8361. <category><![CDATA[living]]></category>
8362. <category><![CDATA[medicine]]></category>
8363. <category><![CDATA[permissble]]></category>
8364. <category><![CDATA[pigs]]></category>
8365. <category><![CDATA[rewards]]></category>
8366. <category><![CDATA[sell]]></category>
8367. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342787</guid>
8368.  
8369. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I work in a company on a team that sells cattle medicine. Now, I am being promoted to a higher position where I will manage our medicine business for cattle and pigs. If I accept that role, will my earnings be lawful? Answer In the Name of Allah, the [&#8230;]</p>
8370. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-sell-medicine-for-pigs/">Can I Sell Medicine For Pigs?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8371. ]]></description>
8372. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
8373. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
8374. <p>I work in a company on a team that sells cattle medicine. Now, I am being promoted to a higher position where I will manage our medicine business for cattle and pigs. If I accept that role, will my earnings be lawful?</p>
8375. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
8376. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
8377. <p>Selling medicine intended for pigs is permissible, and your related earnings will be permissible, and Allah knows best.</p>
8378. <h4><strong>What About Pigs is Unlawful?</strong></h4>
8379. <p>Sacred law considers pigs unlawful to consume and filthy (najasa). Based on this, transacting or benefiting from pigs and their by-products is generally unlawful.</p>
8380. <p>Allah says: “Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I do not find in what has been revealed to me anything forbidden to eat except carrion, running blood, swine—which is impure—or a sinful offering in the name of any other than Allah. But if someone is compelled by necessity—neither driven by desire nor exceeding immediate need—then surely your Lord is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Quran, 6:145]</p>
8381. <h4><strong>Caring for the Living Creatures of God</strong></h4>
8382. <p>Islam recognizes that pigs, like all creatures, are part of Allah’s creation, and their existence serves a purpose in the broader natural order.</p>
8383. <p>Allah says: “All living beings roaming the earth and winged birds soaring in the sky are communities like yourselves. We have left nothing out of the Record. Then, to their Lord, they will be gathered all together.” [Quran, 6:38]</p>
8384. <p>According to the Shafi‘i School, dogs are the legal equivalent of pigs, and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught kindness and compassion to dogs.</p>
8385. <h4><strong>Rewards of Caring for All Living Creatures</strong></h4>
8386. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “While a man was walking on his way, he became extremely thirsty. He found a well and went down into it to drink water.</p>
8387. <p>Upon leaving it, he saw a dog panting out of thirst. His tongue was lolling out, and he was eating moist earth from extreme thirst. The man thought: ‘This dog is as thirsty as I was.’ So he descended into the well, filled his leather sock with water, and, holding it in his teeth, climbed up and quenched the dog’s thirst.</p>
8388. <p>Allah appreciated his action and forgave his sins”. The Companions asked: “Shall we be rewarded for showing kindness to the animals also?” He (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “A reward is given in connection with every living creature”. [Bukhari; Muslim]</p>
8389. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
8390. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
8391. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8392. <div>
8393. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
8394. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
8395. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
8396. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
8397. </div>
8398. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/can-i-sell-medicine-for-pigs/">Can I Sell Medicine For Pigs?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8403. </item>
8404. <item>
8405. <title>Which Animal Rights Should I Observe Before Selling Livestock?</title>
8406. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/which-animal-rights-should-i-observe-before-selling-livestock/</link>
8408. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8409. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
8410. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8411. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
8412. <category><![CDATA[Hajj and Umra (Maliki)]]></category>
8413. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
8414. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
8415. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
8416. <category><![CDATA[animals]]></category>
8417. <category><![CDATA[better]]></category>
8418. <category><![CDATA[consideration]]></category>
8419. <category><![CDATA[kindness]]></category>
8420. <category><![CDATA[merciful]]></category>
8421. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
8422. <category><![CDATA[slaughter]]></category>
8423. <category><![CDATA[stunning]]></category>
8424. <category><![CDATA[transportation]]></category>
8425. <category><![CDATA[treatment]]></category>
8426. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342781</guid>
8427.  
8428. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I have received a business proposal requiring me to procure animals for a foreign country. The buffaloes are intended to be sold to the person who holds the meat contract with the foreign company, which will likely involve using a slaughterhouse. I am concerned about the potential mishandling of [&#8230;]</p>
8429. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/which-animal-rights-should-i-observe-before-selling-livestock/">Which Animal Rights Should I Observe Before Selling Livestock?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8430. ]]></description>
8431. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
8432. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
8433. <p>I have received a business proposal requiring me to procure animals for a foreign country. The buffaloes are intended to be sold to the person who holds the meat contract with the foreign company, which will likely involve using a slaughterhouse.</p>
8434. <p>I am concerned about the potential mishandling of animals during transportation from my end, as societal factors are beyond my control. Additionally, I am unsure about the permissibility of using a slaughterhouse that employs poison or electric shock. So, the questions revolve around the rights of buffaloes. Perhaps I am being overly sensitive and potentially transgressing in this matter.</p>
8435. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
8436. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
8437. <p>If you can take all reasonable measures to avoid unlawful cruelty to the animals throughout the transportation, you should do so. After that, what happens beyond your control will not count against you, and Allah knows best.</p>
8438. <p>Islam strictly prohibits cruelty to animals and prescribes specific merciful guidelines for the lawful slaughter of animals for consumption. The use of poison or electric shock in the slaughter process is not permissible in Islam. If there are alternative slaughterhouses that do not employ unlawful methods, you should use them, but if you have no choice, there are details you need to be cautious of before proceeding.</p>
8439. <p>Check the details here:<br />
8440. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/stunning-of-animals/#:~:text=1.,of%20slaughtering%20are%20performed%20afterwards.">Stunning of Animals</a></p>
8441. <p>If you have no say in the choice of slaughterhouse, then beyond advising the responsible party, you are not responsible for their actions, and Allah knows best.</p>
8442. <h4><strong>Merciful Treatment of Living Creatures</strong></h4>
8443. <p>We appreciate your concerns about the welfare of animals, particularly in the context of their transportation and slaughter. In Islam, treating animals with mercy is a matter of ethical and religious significance. Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) emphasized kindness and humane treatment towards animals.</p>
8444. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) informed us that a woman entered Hell because of a cat she detained and did not feed nor allow it to hunt, i.e., insects and the like. [Bukhari; Muslim]</p>
8445. <p>In another incident, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) passed by a donkey with branding on its face and said: “Haven’t you heard that I have cursed whoever brands or strikes the faces of livestock?” -and he forbade it. [Abu Dawud]</p>
8446. <h4><strong>Transportation of Animals</strong></h4>
8447. <p>It is crucial to ensure that animals are transported in a manner that minimizes stress and harm. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advised explicitly against overloading animals and instructed that they should be treated well.</p>
8448. <p>Once, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) entered the garden of a man from the Ansar (Helpers). Suddenly, when a Camel saw the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), it wept tenderly, producing a yearning sound, and its eyes flowed.</p>
8449. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) came to it and wiped the temple of its head. So it kept silent. He then said, “Who is the master of this Camel? Whose Camel is this? A young man from the Ansar came and said, “This is mine, Messenger of Allah.” He (Allah bless and give him peace) said, “Don’t you fear Allah about this beast which Allah has given in your possession. It has complained to me that you keep it hungry and load it heavily, which fatigues it.” [Abu Dawud; Ahmad – Sahih according to Shaykh Arna‘ut]</p>
8450. <p>Therefore, you are responsible for ensuring that the transportation adheres to ethical standards and provides a comfortable and safe environment for the animals.</p>
8451. <h4><strong>Lawful Merciful Slaughter</strong></h4>
8452. <p>Concerning the method of slaughter, Islam prescribes specific guidelines for the lawful (permissible) slaughter of animals. The use of poison or electric shock in the slaughter process is not permissible in Islam.</p>
8453. <p>However, there are important details to this matter which you may read here:<br />
8454. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/stunning-of-animals/#:~:text=1.,of%20slaughtering%20are%20performed%20afterwards.">Stunning of Animals</a></p>
8455. <p>Islamic slaughter requires the swift and humane cutting of the animal’s throat, ensuring a quick and painless death. This method is intended to minimize suffering and adhere to the principles of compassion towards animals.</p>
8456. <p>Your conscientiousness regarding the rights of buffaloes is commendable and aligns with Islam’s teachings. It is essential to prioritize their welfare, from transportation to slaughter.</p>
8457. <p>If you have the opportunity, consider collaborating with reputable suppliers and slaughterhouses that adhere to ethical and Islamic standards, ensuring that the buffaloes are treated with the utmost care and respect throughout the procurement process.</p>
8458. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
8459. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
8460. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8461. <div>
8462. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
8463. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
8464. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
8465. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
8466. </div>
8467. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/which-animal-rights-should-i-observe-before-selling-livestock/">Which Animal Rights Should I Observe Before Selling Livestock?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8473. <item>
8474. <title>Is It Permissible to Use Defi Technology to Generate Profits?</title>
8475. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-use-defi-technology-to-generate-profits/</link>
8477. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8478. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
8479. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
8480. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
8481. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
8482. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
8483. <category><![CDATA[defi]]></category>
8484. <category><![CDATA[generate]]></category>
8485. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
8486. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
8487. <category><![CDATA[profits]]></category>
8488. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
8489. <category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
8490. <category><![CDATA[use]]></category>
8491. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342776</guid>
8492.  
8493. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A friend is encouraging us to explore a website that leverages DeFi technology to generate profits. I have concerns that engaging in such activities might inadvertently involve us in earnings that could be considered haram. Some of our mutual friends have attempted to persuade him that it might not [&#8230;]</p>
8494. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-use-defi-technology-to-generate-profits/">Is It Permissible to Use Defi Technology to Generate Profits?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8495. ]]></description>
8496. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
8497. <h3>Question</h3>
8498. <p>A friend is encouraging us to explore a website that leverages DeFi technology to generate profits.</p>
8499. <p>I have concerns that engaging in such activities might inadvertently involve us in earnings that could be considered haram.</p>
8500. <p>Some of our mutual friends have attempted to persuade him that it might not be permissible (haram), but he insists on seeking guidance from someone well-versed in Islamic financial laws as he claims to have done previously.</p>
8501. <p>Therefore, my question is: Does participating in this venture align with Islamic principles and qualify as a halal means of earning money?</p>
8502. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
8503. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
8504. <p>This is a lending-based contract model. Depositors contribute funds, which are then accessible to borrowers who require loans. Borrowers must pay interest on the borrowed amount, resulting in depositors receiving profits. This structure is considered an interest-based contract, which Islam prohibits, as one benefits from lending money to others.</p>
8505. <p>There is a juristic principle: it is not permissible to derive any benefit from a loan. It has been reported in a halted-chain report (mawquf), “Every loan that draws a benefit is in every respect interest.” [Ibn Hajr, Al-Talkhis al-Habir]</p>
8506. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
8507. <p>Check the related links:<br />
8508. <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/decentralized-finance-defi-5113835" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and How Does It Work? (investopedia.com)</a><br />
8509. <a href="https://www.yunusloopdefi.com/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yunus Loop DeFi</a></p>
8510. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
8511. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
8512. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
8513. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8514. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
8515. <p dir="rtl">حديث: أن النبي ﷺ نهى عن قرض جرّ منفعة.<br />
8516. وفي رواية: «كُلُّ قَرْضٍ جَرَّ مَنْفَعَةً فَهُو رِبًا».<br />
8517. قال عمر بن بدر في «المغني» لم يصح فيه شيء.<br />
8518. وأما إمام الحرمين فقال: إنه صح، وتبعه الغزالي في الوسيط  وقد رواه الحارث بن أبي أسامة في «مسنده» من حديث علي باللفظ الأول. وفي إسناده سوار بن مصعب وهو متروك.<br />
8519. ورواه البيهقي في «المعرفة» (٤) عن فضالة بن عبيد موقوفًا، بلفظ: كل قَرْضٍ جَرَّ مَنْفَعَةً فَهُوَ وَجْهٌ مِنْ وُجُوهِ الرِّبَا.<br />
8520. ورواه في «السنن الكبرى» عن ابن مسعود، وأبي كعب، وعبد الله بن سلام، وابن عباس،، موقوفًا عليهم.</p>
8521. <p dir="rtl"><strong>الكتاب: التمييز في تلخيص تخريج أحاديث شرح الوجيز المشهور بـ التلخيص الحبير<br />
8522. المؤلف: أبو الفضل أحمد بن علي بن محمد بن أحمد بن حجر العسقلاني (ت ٨٥٢هـ)<br />
8523. المحقق: الدكتور محمد الثاني بن عمر بن موسى<br />
8524. الناشر: دار أضواء السلف</strong></p>
8525. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-use-defi-technology-to-generate-profits/">Is It Permissible to Use Defi Technology to Generate Profits?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8531. <item>
8532. <title>Should I Perform a Ghusl after Masturbating despite Menstruating?</title>
8533. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-i-perform-a-ghusl-after-masturbating-despite-menstruating/</link>
8535. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8536. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
8537. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
8538. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
8539. <category><![CDATA[general]]></category>
8540. <category><![CDATA[ghusl]]></category>
8541. <category><![CDATA[guidelines]]></category>
8542. <category><![CDATA[masturbate]]></category>
8543. <category><![CDATA[mensturate]]></category>
8544. <category><![CDATA[perform]]></category>
8545. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
8546. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342771</guid>
8547.  
8548. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question How do I purify myself from masturbating during my period? Should I do a ghusl while on period? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful No, you cannot purify yourself by performing a ritual bath (ghusl) while menstruating. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah] The reason for this [&#8230;]</p>
8549. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-i-perform-a-ghusl-after-masturbating-despite-menstruating/">Should I Perform a Ghusl after Masturbating despite Menstruating?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8551. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
8552. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
8553. <p>How do I purify myself from masturbating during my period? Should I do a ghusl while on period?</p>
8554. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
8555. <p>In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful</p>
8556. <p>No, you cannot purify yourself by performing a ritual bath (ghusl) while menstruating. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]</p>
8557. <p>The reason for this ruling is that being free of menstruation is from the conditions of validity of a ghusl, because it is not conceivable for a ghusl to be valid while being affected by one of its invalidators. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah]</p>
8558. <p>A ritual bath (ghusl) is not sought for itself but is performed to be allowed to pray. Thus, a ritual bath is not needed for a menstruating woman because she is not allowed to pray.</p>
8559. <p>Allah, Most High, says: “O believers! When you rise up for prayer, wash your faces and your hands up to the elbows, wipe your heads, and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of ˹full˺ impurity then take a full bath.” [Quran, 5:6]</p>
8560. <p>The scholars of Usul al-Fiqh mention that the praiseworthy aspect of ritual purity is that ritual purity is a means to pray. If the duty to pray is no longer there, then the duty to purify yourself is no longer there. [Usul al-Shashi]</p>
8561. <h4><strong>Cleanliness</strong></h4>
8562. <p>Of course, you should wash yourself nonetheless and repent from this sin.</p>
8563. <p>Please see:<br />
8564. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-repent-from-masturbation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Repent From Masturbation?</a></p>
8565. <p>Cleanliness is encouraged whether you are in a state of menstruation or not.</p>
8566. <p>Allah, Most High, says: “Allah loves those who turn to him, and loves those who keep themselves clean.” [Quran, 2.222]</p>
8567. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) has said: “keeping clean is half of faith.” [Muslim]</p>
8568. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
8569. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
8570. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8571. <div>
8572. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
8573. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
8574. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
8575. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
8576. </div>
8577. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-i-perform-a-ghusl-after-masturbating-despite-menstruating/">Should I Perform a Ghusl after Masturbating despite Menstruating?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8583. <item>
8584. <title>What is the Ruling of Using Money Without Someone’s Permission but Returning it Later?</title>
8585. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-of-using-money-without-someones-permission-but-returning-it-later/</link>
8587. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
8588. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
8589. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
8590. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8591. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
8592. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
8593. <category><![CDATA[amanah]]></category>
8594. <category><![CDATA[delivery]]></category>
8595. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
8596. <category><![CDATA[father]]></category>
8597. <category><![CDATA[fulfill]]></category>
8598. <category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
8599. <category><![CDATA[responsiibility]]></category>
8600. <category><![CDATA[zomato]]></category>
8601. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342766</guid>
8602.  
8603. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father gave me money to keep in the bank, and I used 700 rupees to pay the onboarding fees to zomato, a food delivery company, without informing my father. However, two days later, I confessed to him that I had spent some of his money and returned it [&#8230;]</p>
8604. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-of-using-money-without-someones-permission-but-returning-it-later/">What is the Ruling of Using Money Without Someone’s Permission but Returning it Later?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8605. ]]></description>
8606. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
8607. <h3>Question</h3>
8608. <p>My father gave me money to keep in the bank, and I used 700 rupees to pay the onboarding fees to zomato, a food delivery company, without informing my father.</p>
8609. <p>However, two days later, I confessed to him that I had spent some of his money and returned it to him without disclosing where I had spent it. Is the earnings I received from Zomato halal or haram?</p>
8610. <h3>Answer</h3>
8611. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
8612. <p>It was wrong of you to use money with your father’s permission. However, confessing later and returning it redeemed your past mistake. Ask for forgiveness from him.</p>
8613. <h4>Regret is Part of Sound Repentance</h4>
8614. <p>Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Regret is part of repentance.” [Ibn Maja]</p>
8615. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
8616. <p>Check the related links:<br />
8617. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-is-the-difference-between-major-sins-and-minor-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is the Difference Between Major Sins and Minor Sins? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
8618. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/minor-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Minor sins Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
8619. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/if-good-deeds-expiate-sins-does-that-mean-i-can-commit-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">If Good Deeds Expiate Sins, Does That Mean I Can Commit Sins? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
8620. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/does-conversion-wash-away-previous-sins-what-about-rights-of-others/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Does Conversion Wash Away Previous Sins? What About Rights of Others? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
8621. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/prayer-of-repentance-salat-al-tawba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer of Repentance: Salat al-Tawba &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/prayer-reader-the-ultimate-guide-to-prayer-in-islam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br />
8622. </a></p>
8623. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>.</p>
8624. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
8625. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
8626. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8627. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
8628. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/what-is-the-ruling-of-using-money-without-someones-permission-but-returning-it-later/">What is the Ruling of Using Money Without Someone’s Permission but Returning it Later?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8635. <title>If a SaltyMetal Taste Comes to the Mouth, Would It Break the Fast?</title>
8636. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/if-a-saltymetal-taste-comes-to-the-mouth-would-it-break-the-fast/</link>
8638. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
8639. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
8640. <category><![CDATA[Fast]]></category>
8641. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
8642. <category><![CDATA[taste)]]></category>
8643. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342760</guid>
8644.  
8645. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
8646. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/if-a-saltymetal-taste-comes-to-the-mouth-would-it-break-the-fast/">If a SaltyMetal Taste Comes to the Mouth, Would It Break the Fast?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8648. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
8649. <h3>If a SaltyMetal Taste Comes to the Mouth, Would It Break the Fast?</h3>
8650. <p>In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the difference between having a taste in the mouth while fasting and swallowing something.</p>
8651. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="If a SaltyMetal Taste Comes to the Mouth, Would It Break the Fast" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FFE1ORI3WKQ?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5H4-6nhehnodknAmKAzXRD2" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
8652. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b>, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.</p>
8653. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/if-a-saltymetal-taste-comes-to-the-mouth-would-it-break-the-fast/">If a SaltyMetal Taste Comes to the Mouth, Would It Break the Fast?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8659. <item>
8660. <title>Mental Wellness: Balance and Trust</title>
8661. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/mental-wellness-balance-trust/</link>
8663. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
8664. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
8665. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
8666. <category><![CDATA[Health & Wellbeing]]></category>
8667. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
8668. <category><![CDATA[Abu Zaid Balkhi]]></category>
8669. <category><![CDATA[Balance]]></category>
8670. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
8671. <category><![CDATA[emotional health]]></category>
8672. <category><![CDATA[grief]]></category>
8673. <category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>
8674. <category><![CDATA[loss]]></category>
8675. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
8676. <category><![CDATA[mental well-being]]></category>
8677. <category><![CDATA[perspective]]></category>
8678. <category><![CDATA[planning]]></category>
8679. <category><![CDATA[PURPOSE]]></category>
8680. <category><![CDATA[responsibility]]></category>
8681. <category><![CDATA[routines]]></category>
8682. <category><![CDATA[Sacred Law]]></category>
8683. <category><![CDATA[sound thinking]]></category>
8684. <category><![CDATA[spiritual health]]></category>
8685. <category><![CDATA[tests]]></category>
8686. <category><![CDATA[welness]]></category>
8687. <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category>
8688. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332527</guid>
8689.  
8690. <description><![CDATA[<p>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, [&#8230;]</p>
8691. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/mental-wellness-balance-trust/">Mental Wellness: Balance and Trust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8693. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the first in a series of articles on mental wellness taken from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFVJTkVhm30">Mental Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls</a>.</span></h3>
8694. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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, emotions, and soul, it refers to what makes you you. </span></p>
8695. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our life has a purpose. We were created here for a purpose which is what Allah has given us. What we do in life should be in fulfillment of that purpose. Our life and what we have are gifts and they are a trust so we take good care.</span></p>
8696. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also have to be aware of the nature of this life as a whole. The nature of this life is that it is a test. We have been created in a test. This test is not just external but it also relates to the choices we make in our life. We are also tested concerning our health. We are tested with respect to our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.</span></p>
8697. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our Responsibility</span></h4>
8698. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In relation to our tests, we are not responsible for the outcomes themselves but we are responsible for how we respond to the tests. Allah says:
</span></p>
8699. <blockquote><p>لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًۭا ۚ</p>
8700. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“To try you as to which of you is finest in works”[Quran, 67:2; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
8701. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not choose the tests you have that come to you. The loss of a loved one, the loss of your job, or the breaking of an engagement. Nor do you choose the tests related to your physical health such as being born with a particular physical condition. So we have to be very careful, especially how we deal with others.</span></p>
8702. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just as we are tested in our physical health, we are also tested in our mental, emotional, and spiritual lives. There is no moral responsibility that you be physically healthy because you cannot control that output but the trust is fulfilled in the means that you take. Likewise, concerning our mental health, this could be the primary test that one has. </span></p>
8703. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Therefore, in embarking upon this topic, we have to keep that perspective in mind. </span></p>
8704. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintaining Balance</span></h4>
8705. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are many elements to balance. There is an ideal balance that we strive for which is knowing the good and striving towards attaining it. That good with respect to our mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness comes from the Prophet’s words, “Give all who have a right their due right.”</span></p>
8706. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That balance is built in accordance with Prophetic teachings. And on classical medical, and civilizational wisdom (which Abu Zayd al-Balkhi draws from deeply) on having balanced routines. Those routines are grounded in a purpose, that you know with clarity who you are as a servant of God and what the nature of life is (it is a test). </span></p>
8707. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will be tested because that is what life is all about. All you have to try to do is to make the right choices. In those routines, strive for consistency. Plan in a good way. Look holistically at a matter with purpose and make a plan. This is needed for sound mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Planning requires knowledge.</span></p>
8708. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Planning as a believer also requires knowing that there are things that you cannot plan and that is what happens to you and what the outcomes of things are. There are things that are outside your ability to plan so do not try to control them. You cannot program your feelings just on your own. If you lose somebody, you feel sad. You cannot do anything about the feeling that comes to you but you can do something about how you respond to what comes to you externally. </span></p>
8709. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Trust</span></h4>
8710. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As believers, we look at the fact that there is an aspect of mental and emotional health that as a trust, is obligatory for us to take care of. Given that our bodies and selves are gifts from Allah, we have an obligation not to harm ourselves mentally and emotionally. </span></p>
8711. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Certain matters are prohibited such as intoxicants. Allah has prohibited intoxicants. They affect your capacity to make the right judgments. Likewise, drugs that affect your mind’s capacity to make the right judgment are prohibited. Other things are obligatory to avoid and there is a wisdom in the Sacred Law related to these. For example, certain types of thinking are not allowed.</span></p>
8712. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a responsibility towards safeguarding mental health with respect to having sound beliefs. It is obligatory to have sound beliefs. Our beliefs are not so that we can argue with other people, but, it is for us to live a faithful, upright, and purposeful life so we view reality, life, and our purpose and responsibility correctly. Just as you avoid intoxicants, drugs, and other things that affect the mind, you be careful about what you read, whom you listen to, and whose company you keep as it will affect your thinking and perspective as a believer. </span></p>
8713. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cultivate Mental Health</span></h4>
8714. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cultivate mental health by cultivating the means of sound thinking. Having a sound spiritual and religious perspective helps put our emotions in perspective. Cultivating our knowledge of how to view reality spiritually helps put things in an emotional perspective. </span></p>
8715. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is obligatory for a believer to take the means to maintain their emotional health. Of the recommended Sunna teachings related to that are keeping good company, maintaining family ties, having a good circle of friendship, and being with the community. </span></p>
8716. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sunnas of the religion help us maintain general emotional health by particularly keeping good company, maintaining family ties, upholding good character in dealing with family and friends, having healthy spiritual routines, and also having healthy social routines. These cultivate good emotional health.</span></p>
8717. <p>&nbsp;</p>
8718. <p>&nbsp;</p>
8719. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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8722. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/mental-wellness-balance-trust/">Mental Wellness: Balance and Trust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8728. <item>
8729. <title>Satanic Tactics: The Enemy</title>
8730. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/strengthening-our-faith/satanic-tactics-enemy/</link>
8732. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
8733. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
8734. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
8735. <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
8736. <category><![CDATA[Strengthening our Faith]]></category>
8737. <category><![CDATA[adam]]></category>
8738. <category><![CDATA[fighting the ego]]></category>
8739. <category><![CDATA[human beings]]></category>
8740. <category><![CDATA[iblis]]></category>
8741. <category><![CDATA[jinn]]></category>
8742. <category><![CDATA[nafs]]></category>
8743. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Adam]]></category>
8744. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
8745. <category><![CDATA[recitation]]></category>
8746. <category><![CDATA[reciting the Qur'an]]></category>
8747. <category><![CDATA[satan]]></category>
8748. <category><![CDATA[spiritual journey]]></category>
8749. <category><![CDATA[Strengthening Faith]]></category>
8750. <category><![CDATA[sura al-Baqara]]></category>
8751. <category><![CDATA[the angels]]></category>
8752. <category><![CDATA[the devil]]></category>
8753. <category><![CDATA[the ego]]></category>
8754. <category><![CDATA[the enemy]]></category>
8755. <category><![CDATA[the soul]]></category>
8756. <category><![CDATA[tricks of the devil]]></category>
8757. <category><![CDATA[war]]></category>
8758. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=331420</guid>
8759.  
8760. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
8761. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/strengthening-our-faith/satanic-tactics-enemy/">Satanic Tactics: The Enemy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8763. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the first in a series of articles on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=635">Satanic Tricks: Seven Tricks of the Devil</a>. </span></h3>
8764. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is important to know who Satan is specifically, what are his purposes, what are his goals, and his objectives. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The spiritual journey to Allah is a type of war. The battlefield on which this war is fought is the heart of the human being. On that journey to Allah, there are going to be great obstacles. These are going back to Satan’s goal. </span></p>
8765. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The battle is between the soul of the human and these lower base desires that the human also has, the nafs. Human beings have these two faculties within them, naturally. </span></p>
8766. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The side of the soul is supported and fortified by the angels and by Allah’s divine grace whereas the side of the ego and the base desires are fortified and strengthened by Satan and the delusion of this worldly life.</span></p>
8767. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want any one side to win the battle over the other, then you have to do two things. You have to strengthen the side you want to win and weaken the side you want to lose.</span></p>
8768. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strengthen Your Army</span></h4>
8769. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To strengthen the side that you want to win, you have to strengthen your soul. That involves remembering Allah, acts of worship, seeking sacred knowledge, and applying it in your life. </span></p>
8770. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Weakening the side of Satan is also very important. Many of the aspects of our religion have these two purposes involved. For instance, Ramadan is a strengthening of the soul by reciting extra Quran, extra prayers and fasting. There is also a weakening of that based human desire by not eating or drinking for long periods. Both of those are found in the fasting.</span></p>
8771. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The strategy of the war is just as important as well. Knowing how the enemy is going to attack, knowing how Satan gets us to, or how he convinces us to do what he wants us to do, and how he attacks us. </span></p>
8772. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What strategies does he use? How exactly does he get to us? We ought to know this so that we can defend ourselves. One should be well-versed in knowing about one’s opponent.</span></p>
8773. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our Three Enemies</span></h4>
8774. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The human being has three enemies. Firstly, their nafs, and according to the prophetic narration, it is the worst of all of your enemies. The second is Satan and the third is the illusory nature of this world. </span></p>
8775. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The more we know, the better we can understand the realities. Allah tells the whole story in the Quran quite often. The story of Adam and Satan. The angels prostrated to Adam but Satan refused. </span></p>
8776. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The first mention of this story is in Sura al-Baqara. Allah says:</span></p>
8777. <blockquote><p>وَإِذْ قَالَ رَبُّكَ لِلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ إِنِّى جَاعِلٌۭ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ خَلِيفَةًۭ ۖ</p>
8778. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And remind them when your Lord said to the angels: ‘I shall place a noble reigning deputy on earth.’” [Quran, 2:30; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
8779. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The angels, not objecting, sought more information and clarity.</span></p>
8780. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">قَالُوۤا۟ أَتَجۡعَلُ فِیهَا مَن یُفۡسِدُ فِیهَا وَیَسۡفِكُ ٱلدِّمَاۤءَ وَنَحۡنُ نُسَبِّحُ بِحَمۡدِكَ وَنُقَدِّسُ لَكَۖ  </span></p>
8781. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“They said, ‘Will You place in it one who will wreak corruption in it again and again, and spill much innocent blood; While we extoll Your infinite glory in praise, and Your exalted pure perfection?’” [Quran, 2:30; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
8782. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah replied:</span></p>
8783. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">قَالَ إِنِّیۤ أَعۡلَمُ مَا لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ</span></p>
8784. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He said, ‘Verily I well know what you know not.’” [Quran, 2:30; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
8785. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the questions that the scholars of Quranic exegesis asked was, “How did the angels know that the humans would cause corruption and shed blood in the land?” There are many different opinions.</span></p>
8786. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some said that because they are privy to some knowledges that are on the Preserved Tablet (<em>Al-Lawh al-Mahfudh</em>). Others said that Allah had already told them. Some said because they assumed that those before them who lived on the earth caused corruption and shed blood, that those who would come after would as well. </span></p>
8787. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">When Jinn Ruled the Earth</span></h4>
8788. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Those who lived before the humans were the jinn. The jinn lived on the land before humans. Satan saw Adam’s lifeless body because the soul was not there yet. Then Satan walked around and he looked at him and he examined him. Hen then arrogantly said, “I am definitely going to have authority over him and if he is given authority over me, then I will be able to overtake him.” </span></p>
8789. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He made that claim early but, it did not manifest until Allah ordered the angels, as well as those who were in the company of the angels like Satan, to prostrate. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah says: </span></p>
8790. <blockquote><p>وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ ٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِـَٔادَمَ فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ إِلَّآ إِبْلِيسَ كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْجِنِّ فَفَسَقَ عَنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّهِۦٓ ۗ أَفَتَتَّخِذُونَهُۥ وَذُرِّيَّتَهُۥٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ مِن دُونِى وَهُمْ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّۢ ۚ بِئْسَ لِلظَّـٰلِمِينَ بَدَلًۭا</p>
8791. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And remind them when We told the angels, ‘Fall down prostrate to Adam,’ so they all bowed down but Satan; He was of the jinn so he flouted the command of his Lord: So can you actually take him and his offspring as protectors instead of Me, when they are your mortal foes? And how evil an exchange for wrongdoers!” [Quran, 18:50; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
8792. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These stories mentioned in the Quran are not merely for the entertainment of our children, but also for our reflection. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">And the verse of the Quran, that, </span></p>
8793. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">فَسَجَدَ ٱلۡمَلَـٰۤىِٕكَةُ كُلُّهُمۡ أَجۡمَعُونَ</span></p>
8794. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“So all the angels bowed down to him together.” [Quran 15:30; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
8795. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is not most of the angels but, all of them. It was not that some did it now, some did it a little bit later, rather, all of them at one moment prostrated before Adam, except for Iblis. Ibis is not from the angels, but, because he was amongst those who are high in their worship and status, and he was with the angels, he was included in the command without specific mention.</span></p>
8796. <p>&nbsp;</p>
8797. <p>&nbsp;</p>
8798. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
8799. <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="gnZaIwhcxE"><p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/dont-take-the-devils-side-against-your-brother-shaykh-abdurrahim-reasat/">Don’t Take the Devil’s Side Against Your Brother &#8211; Shaykh Abdurrahim Reasat</a></p></blockquote>
8800. <p><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="&#8220;Don’t Take the Devil’s Side Against Your Brother &#8211; Shaykh Abdurrahim Reasat&#8221; &#8212; SeekersGuidance" src="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/dont-take-the-devils-side-against-your-brother-shaykh-abdurrahim-reasat/embed/#?secret=TTQf77n5Wt#?secret=gnZaIwhcxE" data-secret="gnZaIwhcxE" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>
8801. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/strengthening-our-faith/satanic-tactics-enemy/">Satanic Tactics: The Enemy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8807. <item>
8808. <title>How Should I Compensate for Interest I Paid?</title>
8809. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/how-should-i-compensate-for-interest-i-paid/</link>
8811. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
8812. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
8813. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
8814. <category><![CDATA[Transactions (Shafii)]]></category>
8815. <category><![CDATA[interest (riba)]]></category>
8816. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342717</guid>
8817.  
8818. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I recently paid my credit card debt in full, alhamdulillah. I am supposed to determine the total amount I paid in interest over the years and pay this amount to charity as an expense. Please clarify if this is correct and elaborate on how one may erase this wrongdoing [&#8230;]</p>
8819. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/how-should-i-compensate-for-interest-i-paid/">How Should I Compensate for Interest I Paid?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8820. ]]></description>
8821. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></p>
8822. <h3>Question</h3>
8823. <p>I recently paid my credit card debt in full, alhamdulillah. I am supposed to determine the total amount I paid in interest over the years and pay this amount to charity as an expense. Please clarify if this is correct and elaborate on how one may erase this wrongdoing through good deeds.</p>
8824. <h3>Answer</h3>
8825. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
8826. <p>Giving money to fix interest-based transactions is usually recommended when one receives interest, in which case one needs to dispose of the unlawful income appropriately. If you paid interest, there is no unlawful income in your hands to dispose of, and there is no specific penalty to pay in place of this; Allah knows best.</p>
8827. <h4>Severity of Interest</h4>
8828. <p>Indeed, engaging in transactions that involve the payment of interest (riba) is prohibited in Islam, as clearly stated in the Quran and Sunna.</p>
8829. <p>The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Avoid the seven destructive sins.” People asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! What are they?” He said, “&#8230;consuming usury (interest)&#8230;” [Bukhari]. Your desire to expiate for the interest paid indicates a sincere repentance and a wish to purify your wealth.</p>
8830. <h4>Repentance</h4>
8831. <p>It is essential to note that the primary aspect of repentance (tawba) is turning back to Allah (Most High) in sincere remorse for the sin committed, resolving not to return to the sin, and taking immediate steps to rectify the wrongdoing where possible.</p>
8832. <p>In terms of ‘erasing’ this wrongdoing through good deeds, Allah’s Mercy is vast, and He promises to replace sins with good deeds for those who repent sincerely.</p>
8833. <p>Allah says: “Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them Allah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.” [Quran 25:70].</p>
8834. <p>Engaging in voluntary acts of worship, increasing in good deeds, and continuously seeking knowledge are ways to draw closer to Allah and enhance one’s spiritual state.</p>
8835. <p>It is also beneficial to engage in regular charity (sadaqa), fasting, prayer, and seeking knowledge to increase in righteousness and compensate for past shortcomings. The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Follow up a bad deed with a good deed to cancel it out.” [Tirmidhi].</p>
8836. <p>May Allah accept your repentance, purify your wealth and heart, and guide you to that which is pleasing to Him.</p>
8837. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
8838. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
8839. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
8840. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar, Shaykh Taha Karaan.</p>
8841. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Mawlana Yusuf Karaan, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
8842. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has served as the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and Al Jeem Foundation. For the last five years till present, he has served as the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
8843. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has thirteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic online learning and media platform called &#8216;Isnad Academy&#8217; and pursuing his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy living and fitness.</p>
8844. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/how-should-i-compensate-for-interest-i-paid/">How Should I Compensate for Interest I Paid?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8850. <item>
8851. <title>Can I Use Brown Noise to Study?</title>
8852. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-i-use-brown-noise-to-study/</link>
8854. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
8855. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
8856. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
8857. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
8858. <category><![CDATA[studying]]></category>
8859. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342713</guid>
8860.  
8861. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is using Brown Noise (which masks other distractions and sounds similar to a waterfall) permissible to use while studying? I find it to be effective, but I am unsure. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to [&#8230;]</p>
8862. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-i-use-brown-noise-to-study/">Can I Use Brown Noise to Study?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8863. ]]></description>
8864. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></p>
8865. <h3>Question</h3>
8866. <p>Is using Brown Noise (which masks other distractions and sounds similar to a waterfall) permissible to use while studying? I find it to be effective, but I am unsure.</p>
8867. <h3>Answer</h3>
8868. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
8869. <p>Brown noise as a study aid is permissible in Islam, provided it is used appropriately and does not contravene Islamic principles or duties.</p>
8870. <p>Allah says: “He is the One Who created everything in the earth for you. Then He turned towards the heaven, forming it into seven heavens. And He has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of all things.” [Quran, 2:29]</p>
8871. <p>In Sacred Law, the permissibility of using specific tools or aids, including brown noise for enhancing concentration while studying, depends essentially on what they are used for.</p>
8872. <p>Brown noise, which mimics natural sounds like a waterfall and is used to mask distractions, does not inherently contain any element that contradicts Islamic teachings.</p>
8873. <p>Its purpose is to aid in concentration and productivity, which are encouraged in Islam as long as they do not lead to the neglect of religious duties or involve any haram (forbidden) elements.</p>
8874. <p>It is essential, however, to maintain a balance and ensure that this tool does not become a means of excessive attachment or lead to the neglect of any Islamic duties.</p>
8875. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
8876. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
8877. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
8878. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar, Shaykh Taha Karaan.</p>
8879. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Mawlana Yusuf Karaan, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
8880. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has served as the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and Al Jeem Foundation. For the last five years till present, he has served as the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
8881. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has thirteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic online learning and media platform called &#8216;Isnad Academy&#8217; and pursuing his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy living and fitness.</p>
8882. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/can-i-use-brown-noise-to-study/">Can I Use Brown Noise to Study?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8888. <item>
8889. <title>How Can I Sponsor My Mother and Still Fulfill My Duties to My Wife?</title>
8890. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-sponsor-my-mother-and-still-fulfill-my-duties-to-my-wife/</link>
8892. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
8893. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
8894. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
8895. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
8896. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
8897. <category><![CDATA[taking care of parents]]></category>
8898. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342708</guid>
8899.  
8900. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My wife is from the US and I am from Pakistan. Prior to marriage, I had asked her that my widowed mom stay with us and she consented. But soon, she started fights over my mom and used that as a threat to our marriage. We had a big [&#8230;]</p>
8901. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-sponsor-my-mother-and-still-fulfill-my-duties-to-my-wife/">How Can I Sponsor My Mother and Still Fulfill My Duties to My Wife?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
8902. ]]></description>
8903. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
8904. <h3>Question</h3>
8905. <p>My wife is from the US and I am from Pakistan. Prior to marriage, I had asked her that my widowed mom stay with us and she consented. But soon, she started fights over my mom and used that as a threat to our marriage. We had a big crisis where both of us and our families made mistakes. Alhamdulillah we overcame them and had been working on building our marriage.</p>
8906. <p>Recently I told my wife again that I want to sponsor a green card for my mother. I also assured she will share time with my brothers (who are unable to sponsor her) so that my wife is not overwhelmed. She previously agreed but asked me to wait but now using various excuses to deny what she promised and giving me ultimatums.</p>
8907. <p>How can I address this? I want to take care of my mom and fulfill my duties to my wife, too.</p>
8908. <h3>Answer</h3>
8909. <p>Thank you for your question. I pray that Allah makes this difficult situation easier for you and that He aids you in taking care of your mother and wife, fulfilling their rights well.</p>
8910. <h4>Mother</h4>
8911. <p>A mother&#8217;s rank is great in Islam, especially when she is a widow, so your intention to help her is a great example of filial piety.</p>
8912. <p>Abu Huraira reported that a person came to Allah&#8217;s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) and said: “Who among the people is most deserving of a fine treatment from my hand? He said: ‘Your mother.’ He again said: ‘Then who (is the next one)?’ He said: ‘Again it is your mother (who deserves the best treatment from you)’. He said: ‘Then who (is the next one)?’ He (the Holy Prophet) said: ‘Again, it is your mother.’ He (again) said: ‘Then who?’ Thereupon he said: ‘Then it is your father.’ [Muslim]</p>
8913. <h4>Living Quarters</h4>
8914. <p>In terms of Islamic law, your wife has the right to<a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-wifes-right-to-housing-seperate-from-her-in-laws/"> private living quarters</a>. There is great wisdom in giving your wife the space she needs to raise your children, but at the same time, it is commendable that you want to bring your mother near you and take care of her directly. You must get your wife to understand this and stop accepting her excuses. Sponsor your mother now and make a plan with your brothers so the work is shared. You might consider getting your mother her own place to live near you, so you can help her easily, and still give your wife freedom. The longer you wait, the harder it will get.</p>
8915. <h4>Dua</h4>
8916. <p>With issues like this, I encourage you to be devoted to your Lord and supplicate sincerely. Pray on time, read the Quran daily, and give charity regularly. Please see the duas linked below daily, and memorize them. Perform the<a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/"> Prayer of Need</a>, preferably during the last third of the night, seeking Allah&#8217;s aid to fulfill your needs and that he soften your wife&#8217;s heart. Communication with your wife is important, show her that you love her and want to do your best for her, too. Tell her you are not choosing between her and your mother, rather tell her that you fear God and want to fulfill your obligations to both well.</p>
8917. <p>Please see more details here:</p>
8918. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/dua-supplication-for-one-whose-affairs-have-become-difficult/">Supplication for one whose affairs have become difficult</a></p>
8919. <p><a href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-conflict-solvable-vs-perpetual-problems/">Managing Conflict: Solvable vs. Perpetual Problems</a>.</p>
8920. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/having-to-live-with-my-in-laws-is-difficult-what-do-i-do/">Having to Live With My In-Laws Is Difficult. What Do I Do?</a></p>
8921. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/obligatory-woman-look-laws/">Is It Obligatory for a Woman to Look After Her In-Laws?</a></p>
8922. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/my-wife-doesnt-get-along-with-my-mother-what-do-i-do/">My Wife Doesn’t Get Along With My Mother. What Do I Do?</a></p>
8923. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/stuck-mother-wife-islam-say/">I Am Stuck Between My Mother and My Wife. What Does Islam Say?</a></p>
8924. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-patience-and-reliance-on-allah/">A Reader on Patience and Reliance on Allah</a></p>
8925. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
8926. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
8927. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
8928. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
8929. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-sponsor-my-mother-and-still-fulfill-my-duties-to-my-wife/">How Can I Sponsor My Mother and Still Fulfill My Duties to My Wife?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8935. <item>
8936. <title>Can I Organise a Book Drive For My Local School?</title>
8937. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-organise-a-book-drive-for-my-local-school/</link>
8939. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
8940. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
8941. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
8942. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
8943. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
8944. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
8945. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
8946. <category><![CDATA[books]]></category>
8947. <category><![CDATA[fiction books]]></category>
8948. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342704</guid>
8949.  
8950. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Book drives are when people collectively donate all their unneeded books, whether fiction, nonfiction, educational or not, to poorer schools or orphanages. I wish to organize a book drive for my school, but the fictional books donated may contain non-islamic themes. If we focus the book drive more on [&#8230;]</p>
8951. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-organise-a-book-drive-for-my-local-school/">Can I Organise a Book Drive For My Local School?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8953. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</b></p>
8954. <h3>Question</h3>
8955. <p>Book drives are when people collectively donate all their unneeded books, whether fiction, nonfiction, educational or not, to poorer schools or orphanages. I wish to organize a book drive for my school, but the fictional books donated may contain non-islamic themes.</p>
8956. <p>If we focus the book drive more on educational books, then some science books may contain concepts regarding the Darwinian evolution theory. Thus, I wish to inquire if it is permissible to stage such a charity book drive at school for a poorer school or orphanage.</p>
8957. <h3>Answer</h3>
8958. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
8959. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
8960. <p>It would be permissible, in fact rewarding, to stage a charity book drive to collect books for other schools and orphanages. However, the book drive should be organized under the supervision of learned scholars and educated religious people who are well aware of book genres.</p>
8961. <h4>Be Selective</h4>
8962. <p>Be selective of what you collect and donate and allow to enter the hearts and minds of children. Look for donations of Islamic books, especially those that counter modernist theories, so children have a religious worldview and can differentiate between right and wrong. It is actually our responsibility to protect them: ‘And pursue not that which you have no knowledge of; the hearing, the sight, the heart — all of those shall be questioned of.’ [Quran, 17: 36]</p>
8963. <h4>Best People Are Those Who Benefit Others</h4>
8964. <p>Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “The believer is friendly and befriended, for there is no goodness in one who is neither friendly<b> nor befriended. The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people.</b>” [Tabarani, Al-Mu&#8217;jam al-Awsat]</p>
8965. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
8966. <h4>Related</h4>
8967. <ul>
8968. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/reading-literature/">What Is the Ruling of Reading Literature with Inappropriate Content? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
8969. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/reading-literary-fiction/">Reading Literary Fiction &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
8970. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/lord-of-the-flies-the-benefits-of-reading-fiction/">Lord of the Flies: The Benefits of Reading Fiction &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
8971. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/shaykhfarazrabbani/videos/seekersclips-what-benefit-lies-in-reading-books-explained-by-shaykh-faraz-rabban/351150340094112/">#SeekersClips: What benefit lies in reading books? Explained by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. Taken from Seekers Book Club on the Lives of Man. Trained&#8230; | By Shaykh Faraz Rabbani | Facebook</a> (Video)</li>
8972. </ul>
8973. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on<a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/"> SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the<a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39"> Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or<a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43"> Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
8974. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
8975. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
8976. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
8977. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Patel</b> is a traditionally-trained scholar who has studied within UK, India, Pakistan, Syria, Jordan and Turkey.</p>
8978. <p>He started his early education in UK. He went onto complete hifz of Qur’an in India, then enrolled into an Islamic seminary in UK where he studied the secular and Alimiyyah sciences. He then travelled to Karachi, Pakistan.</p>
8979. <p>He has been an Imam in Rep of Ireland for a number of years. He has taught hifz of the Qur’an, Tajwid, Fiqh and many other Islamic sciences to both children and adults onsite and online extensively in UK and Ireland. He was teaching at a local Islamic seminary for 12 years in the UK where he was a librarian and a teacher of Islamic sciences.</p>
8980. <p>He currently resides in UK with his wife. His personal interest is love of books and gardening.</p>
8981. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-i-organise-a-book-drive-for-my-local-school/">Can I Organise a Book Drive For My Local School?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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8988. <title>Loyalty and Fraternity</title>
8989. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/loyalty-and-fraternity/</link>
8991. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
8992. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
8993. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
8994. <category><![CDATA[Beneficial Knowledge]]></category>
8995. <category><![CDATA[Good Character]]></category>
8996. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
8997. <category><![CDATA[Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami]]></category>
8998. <category><![CDATA[adab]]></category>
8999. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
9000. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
9001. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
9002. <category><![CDATA[dignity]]></category>
9003. <category><![CDATA[dua for others]]></category>
9004. <category><![CDATA[gentle]]></category>
9005. <category><![CDATA[good character]]></category>
9006. <category><![CDATA[good company]]></category>
9007. <category><![CDATA[gossip]]></category>
9008. <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category>
9009. <category><![CDATA[harmful ties]]></category>
9010. <category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
9011. <category><![CDATA[ill opinion]]></category>
9012. <category><![CDATA[Imam Sulami]]></category>
9013. <category><![CDATA[jealousy]]></category>
9014. <category><![CDATA[joy]]></category>
9015. <category><![CDATA[kind words]]></category>
9016. <category><![CDATA[maintaining family ties]]></category>
9017. <category><![CDATA[mend relations]]></category>
9018. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
9019. <category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
9020. <category><![CDATA[private]]></category>
9021. <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
9022. <category><![CDATA[righteousness]]></category>
9023. <category><![CDATA[slander]]></category>
9024. <category><![CDATA[social situations]]></category>
9025. <category><![CDATA[talebearing]]></category>
9026. <category><![CDATA[the good]]></category>
9027. <category><![CDATA[visiting]]></category>
9028. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332711</guid>
9029.  
9030. <description><![CDATA[<p>One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the sixteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Be loyal to your friends and family. Be there for them etc. Do constant prayer for your friends and [&#8230;]</p>
9031. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/loyalty-and-fraternity/">Loyalty and Fraternity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9032. ]]></description>
9033. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the sixteenth in a series taken from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=605">On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company</a>.</span></h3>
9034. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be loyal to your friends and family. Be there for them etc. Do constant prayer for your friends and family who have passed away, not just in general, but by name. Supplicate specifically for people. </span></p>
9035. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In some cultures, the scholars used to suggest making visiting their graves a seasonal thing. They differ if this is meritorious to do when it is Eid time or not. </span></p>
9036. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are four seasons of the year, so you plan out. Even once a year. Strive to visit where friends, family, and scholars are buried. </span></p>
9037. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If someone passed away and you know some of their faults. Guard their faults. We all have faults.</span></p>
9038. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet’s Example</span></h4>
9039. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to mention our mother Khadija with good after her death. Our mother Aisha said, “I felt jealous of no one like I felt jealous of Khadija,” because of how much the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) would mention her. </span></p>
9040. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) would send gifts to the friends of our mother Khadija, to her family members. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">He (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to honor the family of his wet nurse Halima al-Sa‘diya.</span></p>
9041. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It was reported that once a sister through nursing, a daughter of Halima Sa‘diya, came to Medina and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) realized that it was her, so he took off his cloak, and put it on the ground for her. </span></p>
9042. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If someone is looking for summer work for example, or you know somebody who is hiring, give a reference or advice. Make yourself available for them.</span></p>
9043. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mend and Maintain Relations</span></h4>
9044. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is sinful to cut relations, particularly family ties or even friendship ties. It is like relations are a living entity, and breaking a relationship is as if you ran away from the relationship. </span></p>
9045. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Relations are a bond. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) forbade the believer to abandon their fellow believer. </span></p>
9046. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It applies not only to a believer but to friends in general. The right thing to do is to maintain relations, even if it be a little bit. It is not ideal that relations go cold. The Sunnah is to maintain, even if it be on an annual basis such as Eid. Reach out to people in a meaningful way.</span></p>
9047. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sending the same generic thing to everybody is not a meaningful point of contact. </span></p>
9048. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not maintaining ties actively with your wider circle of friends is not ideal. Cutting them off such as after a negative encounter is sinful. If you did cut them off, then mend it. </span></p>
9049. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The one who first takes the first steps to mend the relationship has the greater reward.</span></p>
9050. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Shaver</span></h4>
9051. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) reportedly said: “The best of faith is mending broken relations.” And he said, (Allah bless him and give him peace), “Breaking relations, that is the shaver.” “I’m not saying that it shaves hair. It shaves away religion.” </span></p>
9052. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaves religion means it reduces religion in the person. Religion is good character. By becoming increasingly alone, your religion becomes fragile. This is odious to Allah at many levels. Do not cut off relations. Realize the sinfulness of breaking relations and take the means to mend them.</span></p>
9053. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Think about the good qualities of your friends and relatives. Remember the good times. Do it for the sake of Allah. </span></p>
9054. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the simplest ways is to send a gift. Food always works. Take the means to mend.</span></p>
9055. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Right and Responsibility</span></h4>
9056. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sometimes there might be antagonistic relationships with, you know, in-laws for example. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">You have a responsibility not to harm others. You also have a right not to be harmed and a responsibility not to harm yourself. </span></p>
9057. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sometimes one can distance oneself. That is the difference between cutting relations and not actively maintaining relations. Sometimes, you may need to step back a little bit, but you should have the intention that, “In a good way, I would like to bring this relationship to a healthy and sustainable state.” </span></p>
9058. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At times it is a matter of almost coaching people in their relations. If there is a relative who has caused harm to the family, just send them an Eid message, for example. </span></p>
9059. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There may be some people that things have been so bad that all you can do for some time is just pray for them. But, have the intention to maintain ties, in a good manner.</span></p>
9060. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Someone who has been abused by someone, you do not have to maintain active ties during that situation. Pray for their good and healing, but you keep your distance. It always helps to consult, “How do I move forward in these complicated relationships?” You do not have to deal with it on your own. </span></p>
9061. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It may be the case that you need to keep a certain distance, sometimes painfully, even from a parent. Appreciate also the good that they did. But, learn through counseling and seeking advice on how to maintain the relationship healthily and sustainably.</span></p>
9062. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Breaking Harmful Ties</span></h4>
9063. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As for the case where someone was not previously religious, and they have friends from the old days that they used to go partying with, now you do not have to maintain harmful ties.</span></p>
9064. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just as you do not do what is harmful, you do not accept what is harmful. You have a right there not to maintain the relations, but, you should not cut them off. You can let those relationships go cold. </span></p>
9065. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It can be good to make a strong change in your circle of friends. There are certain friendships that you are actively maintaining, but you can rebuild relationships gradually. </span></p>
9066. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some relations may be harmful. A person may unwittingly be part of a cult and does not want to be roped back in. You do not have to maintain ties with that. </span></p>
9067. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There could be friends who you find yourself being in harmful situations with. Their company may lead you to harm. Better than cutting it off is to not actively maintain it.</span></p>
9068. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not all relationships are black and white. There could be good in the relationship, but there could be harm. You have to learn how to frame it healthily. That is not abandoning your friend. It is that you do not want to be in a situation of harm. </span></p>
9069. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consider the sick person. There may be some food while they are sick that they cannot have. But, when they are healthy again, they can go back to it. One may need to distance oneself for a short period.</span></p>
9070. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Time and a Place</span></h4>
9071. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Abandoning loved ones is impermissible. This causes a lot of harm. It is part of humility too, that if a relationship was harmed, at the very least make the intention to mend it. Do your best. When the opportunity does present itself, take the means to return it to good. </span></p>
9072. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The most important thing in situations of abuse is not to deal with it on your own.  In that case, you are allowed to cut relations but there can be a time when you may be able to rebuild the relationship once you are healed. At the right time, in the right way, and to the right extent. </span></p>
9073. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The strong person is the one who takes the means. Always consult. That is the sunna of our religion and a sunna of smart living. Consult those worthy of consulting about everything.</span></p>
9074. <p>&nbsp;</p>
9075. <p>&nbsp;</p>
9076. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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9079. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/loyalty-and-fraternity/">Loyalty and Fraternity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9086. <title>How Can I Get My Ex-boyfriend To Delete My Pictures After I Got Religious?</title>
9087. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-get-my-ex-boyfriend-to-delete-my-pictures-after-i-got-religious/</link>
9089. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
9090. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
9091. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
9092. <category><![CDATA[haram relationship]]></category>
9093. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342700</guid>
9094.  
9095. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have recently ended my relationship with a non-Muslim guy and repented. He still messages me and also posted a video of us on his private TikTok account. I had to lie to him about moving out of the country as he wouldn&#8217;t let me go and said he [&#8230;]</p>
9096. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-get-my-ex-boyfriend-to-delete-my-pictures-after-i-got-religious/">How Can I Get My Ex-boyfriend To Delete My Pictures After I Got Religious?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9097. ]]></description>
9098. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
9099. <h3>Question</h3>
9100. <p>I have recently ended my relationship with a non-Muslim guy and repented. He still messages me and also posted a video of us on his private TikTok account. I had to lie to him about moving out of the country as he wouldn&#8217;t let me go and said he loved me a lot and wouldn&#8217;t forget me. He is also very selfish and I hate him.</p>
9101. <p>I have repented and am trying to change my ways. My main problem is he has pictures and videos of us that are not very appropriate and when I once asked him to delete them, said no they are for memories. I tried to delete them but it wasn&#8217;t possible so I had to leave. I have given him no reaction yet but am very scared about what to do.</p>
9102. <p>Should I tell him to take the video down because I am wearing a hijab now or block him?</p>
9103. <h3>Answer</h3>
9104. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your frustration and confusion and I pray that you can move forward in your life and forget about your past. The best way is to cut him off completely.</p>
9105. <h4>Repentance</h4>
9106. <p>All praise to Allah that you feel regret and remorse and repented. Continue to gain closeness to Allah through worship and increasing your knowledge and practice. Pray on time, give charity regularly, read the Quran daily and avoid the haram. This is the only way to truly stop worrying about your past. May Allah make your affairs easy for you and guide you to what is best when you seek a spouse. Don&#8217;t disclose your past to anyone. I don&#8217;t think you should ask anything of him. Just pray that he finds the right person in his life, marries her and puts all his focus on her.</p>
9107. <h4>Solace</h4>
9108. <p>Find solace in this Quranic verse. Allah Most High says, “Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.’” [Quran, 39:53]</p>
9109. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Have taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up an evil deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people.“ [Tirmidhi] Perform good deeds now, and by Allah&#8217;s grace, the rest will be wiped out.</p>
9110. <p>Please see these links, apply the tips within and memorize the du`as.</p>
9111. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/adab/my-pictures-are-on-the-internet-before-i-wore-the-hijab/">What To Do About My Pictures Online From the Time Before I Wore Hijab?</a></p>
9112. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-there-valid-reasons-to-reveal-sins/">Are There Valid Reasons to Reveal Sins?</a></p>
9113. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-we-deny-having-committed-sins-after-weve-repented-from-them/">Can We Deny Having Committed Sins After We’ve Repented From Them?</a></p>
9114. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/audio/beyond-hijab/">Beyond Hijab: Modesty Amongst Women in Islam</a></p>
9115. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-tawba-repentance/">A Reader on Tawba (Repentance)</a></p>
9116. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
9117. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
9118. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
9119. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
9120. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-get-my-ex-boyfriend-to-delete-my-pictures-after-i-got-religious/">How Can I Get My Ex-boyfriend To Delete My Pictures After I Got Religious?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9127. <title>Can I Use Money Despite Having a Debt?</title>
9128. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-i-use-money-despite-having-a-debt/</link>
9130. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yaseen Kippie]]></dc:creator>
9131. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
9132. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
9133. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
9134. <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category>
9135. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342696</guid>
9136.  
9137. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I have a debt and want to pay it slowly but still use some money for myself, is that okay? Or do I have to pay it immediately and give all my money? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are [&#8230;]</p>
9138. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-i-use-money-despite-having-a-debt/">Can I Use Money Despite Having a Debt?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9139. ]]></description>
9140. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</b></p>
9141. <h3>Question</h3>
9142. <p>If I have a debt and want to pay it slowly but still use some money for myself, is that okay? Or do I have to pay it immediately and give all my money?</p>
9143. <h3>Answer</h3>
9144. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9145. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
9146. <p>You can use it if you need it so long as you intend to and made a plan to repay your debt. There is no problem in spending the money.</p>
9147. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “The soul of the believer is suspended because of his debt until it is paid off.” [Tirmidhi]</p>
9148. <p>The words “the soul of the believer is suspended” – Imam al-Suyuti said: “It is detained and kept from reaching its noble destination.” Al-‘Iraqi said: “No judgment is passed as to whether it will be saved or doomed until it is determined whether his debt will be paid off or not.” [Mubarakpuri, Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi]</p>
9149. <p>Therefore, the default status quo is that a person will be prevented from entering Janna until their debts are paid. This teaches us the severity of debt and that we should do our best to pay our debts and arrange for their payment should we pass away. However, Allah could still forgive such a person if He chooses.</p>
9150. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
9151. <h4>Related</h4>
9152. <ul>
9153. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-it-permissible-to-get-a-job-by-giving-some-form-of-monetary-payment/">Is It Permissible to Get a Job by Giving Some Form of Monetary Payment? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
9154. <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/clearing-debts-keeping-faith/">Clearing Debts and Keeping Faith &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9155. </ul>
9156. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on<a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/"> SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
9157. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
9158. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
9159. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
9160. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Patel</b> is a traditionally-trained scholar who has studied within UK, India, Pakistan, Syria, Jordan and Turkey.</p>
9161. <p>He started his early education in UK. He went onto complete hifz of Qur’an in India, then enrolled into an Islamic seminary in UK where he studied the secular and Alimiyyah sciences. He then travelled to Karachi, Pakistan.</p>
9162. <p>He has been an Imam in Rep of Ireland for a number of years. He has taught hifz of the Qur’an, Tajwid, Fiqh and many other Islamic sciences to both children and adults onsite and online extensively in UK and Ireland. He was teaching at a local Islamic seminary for 12 years in the UK where he was a librarian and a teacher of Islamic sciences.</p>
9163. <p>He currently resides in UK with his wife. His personal interest is love of books and gardening.</p>
9164. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-i-use-money-despite-having-a-debt/">Can I Use Money Despite Having a Debt?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9170. <item>
9171. <title>How Can I Convince My Husband to Sleep in Our Bedroom?</title>
9172. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/children/how-can-i-convince-my-husband-to-sleep-in-our-bedroom/</link>
9174. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9175. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
9176. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
9177. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
9178. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
9179. <category><![CDATA[conflict resolution]]></category>
9180. <category><![CDATA[emotional connection]]></category>
9181. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
9182. <category><![CDATA[gentleness]]></category>
9183. <category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
9184. <category><![CDATA[Islamic advice]]></category>
9185. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
9186. <category><![CDATA[spouse]]></category>
9187. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342688</guid>
9188.  
9189. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How should I handle the situation when my husband chooses to sleep in a separate room due to difficulty sleeping with our crying children, leaving me feeling lonely with two young kids? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward your patience and for wanting to stay connected [&#8230;]</p>
9190. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/children/how-can-i-convince-my-husband-to-sleep-in-our-bedroom/">How Can I Convince My Husband to Sleep in Our Bedroom?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9191. ]]></description>
9192. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
9193. </strong></p>
9194. <h3>Question</h3>
9195. <p>How should I handle the situation when my husband chooses to sleep in a separate room due to difficulty sleeping with our crying children, leaving me feeling lonely with two young kids?</p>
9196. <h3>Answer</h3>
9197. <p>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward your patience and for wanting to stay connected to your husband. I pray that you find a way to communicate and change his mind without getting angry.</p>
9198. <h4>Communicate</h4>
9199. <p>The best way to approach your husband is by being vulnerable and honest and telling him that it makes you sad. If you are upset about the decline in intimacy, put on lingerie when the kids are sleeping, and initiate intimacy before he goes to the other room to sleep. A lot of cuddling, talking and catching up can still happen before he heads to bed. If you are upset about the lack of emotional connection, do other things to connect with him during the day. Rest assured that he will return to your room when the kids are older, in sha Allah. You could also lure him back to your room by getting a wonderful new mattress he likes.</p>
9200. <h4>Kindness</h4>
9201. <p>The key is not to argue. He is wrong to complain to others about you, but don’t let it make you stoop to his level. Be gentle in your approach. Gentleness and tears work much better than yelling and harsh words. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Allah is gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness.” [Ibn Maja]</p>
9202. <h4>Patience</h4>
9203. <p>Be the best mother and wife that you can be, show patience, and turn to Allah for aid regarding all your problems. We are in a time where we must show gratitude for even having husbands, and we pray that we can all hold to this high standard of the best wife in Islam. It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, what type of wife is best? He said, ‘The one who makes (her husband) happy when he looks at her, and she obeys him if he instructs her to do something, and she does not do anything about herself or his wealth in a manner of which he does not approve.’” [Musnad of Ahmad]</p>
9204. <p>Please see these links; the articles are worth a read:</p>
9205. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-to-deal-with-the-situation-of-my-husband-sleeping-in-a-separate-room/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Deal with the Problem of My Husband Sleeping in Another Room?</a></div>
9206. <div><a href="https://drsarahallen.com/advice-couples-sleeping-separate-bedrooms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advice for Couples Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms</a></div>
9207. <div><a href="https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2023/couples-who-sleep-in-separate-bedrooms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Will Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms Heal Your Marriage — or Kill It?</a></div>
9208. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
9209. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
9210. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
9211. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
9212. <p>&nbsp;</p>
9213. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/children/how-can-i-convince-my-husband-to-sleep-in-our-bedroom/">How Can I Convince My Husband to Sleep in Our Bedroom?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9218. </item>
9219. <item>
9220. <title>How Does One Pay Expiation (Kaffara) of Oaths and Vows Living in a Rich Country?</title>
9221. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/charity-sadaqa/how-does-one-pay-expiation-kaffara-of-oaths-and-vows-living-in-a-rich-country/</link>
9223. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9224. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
9225. <category><![CDATA[Charity (Sadaqa)]]></category>
9226. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
9227. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
9228. <category><![CDATA[Oaths]]></category>
9229. <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
9230. <category><![CDATA[expiation (kaffara)]]></category>
9231. <category><![CDATA[fatwas]]></category>
9232. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Organizations]]></category>
9233. <category><![CDATA[zakat]]></category>
9234. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342683</guid>
9235.  
9236. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can expiation (kaffara) for breaking an oath or vow be fulfilled in a wealthy country? Is it acceptable to donate to organizations claiming to distribute to the poor on your behalf, and how can one ensure the expiation is completed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most [&#8230;]</p>
9237. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/charity-sadaqa/how-does-one-pay-expiation-kaffara-of-oaths-and-vows-living-in-a-rich-country/">How Does One Pay Expiation (Kaffara) of Oaths and Vows Living in a Rich Country?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9238. ]]></description>
9239. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
9240. <h3>Question</h3>
9241. <p>How can expiation (kaffara) for breaking an oath or vow be fulfilled in a wealthy country? Is it acceptable to donate to organizations claiming to distribute to the poor on your behalf, and how can one ensure the expiation is completed?</p>
9242. <h3>Answer</h3>
9243. <div>
9244. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9245. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
9246. <p>You can send it to your ancestral country, where you can give it to a family member, friend, etc., to give to a poor person. However, below are some reputable charities in the United Kingdom where you can donate your money.</p>
9247. <p>One should be careful about which Islamic organizations one gives one’s zakat or expiation money, as many, especially more ‘modern’ type ones, are not at all careful about not mixing different types of donations and taking many unacceptable fatwas, especially for zakat.</p>
9248. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
9249. </div>
9250. <h4>Related</h4>
9251. <ul>
9252. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-should-one-give-an-expiation-kaffara-living-in-the-west/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Should One Give an Expiation (Kaffara) Living in the West? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9253. <li><a href="https://u4h.org.uk/learn/kaffarah" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">You’ve To Pay Kaffarah if You’ve Broken Your Fast or Oath (u4h.org.uk)</a></li>
9254. <li><a href="https://uwt.org/projects/kaffarah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kaffarah &#8211; Ummah Welfare Trust (uwt.org)</a></li>
9255. <li><a href="https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2021/03/all-your-questions-answered-about-fidyah-and-kaffarah" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are Fidyah and Kaffarah, and Who Needs to Give Them? | Muslim Hands UK</a></li>
9256. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/oaths/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">oaths Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9257. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-waswasa-baseless-misgivings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on OCD and Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings) (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
9258. </ul>
9259. <p>I would like you to go through this 2-hour long podcast. It will be highly beneficial and guide you through the process.</p>
9260. <ul>
9261. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/podcast-feeds/being-balanced-emotional-and-mental-health-shaykh-abdurrahim-reasat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Being Balanced &#8211; Emotional and Mental Health &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
9262. </ul>
9263. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</div>
9264. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
9265. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
9266. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
9267. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
9268. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/charity-sadaqa/how-does-one-pay-expiation-kaffara-of-oaths-and-vows-living-in-a-rich-country/">How Does One Pay Expiation (Kaffara) of Oaths and Vows Living in a Rich Country?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9273. </item>
9274. <item>
9275. <title>Physical Wellness: Treatment and Planning</title>
9276. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/physical-wellness-treatment-planning/</link>
9278. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
9279. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
9280. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
9281. <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
9282. <category><![CDATA[Health & Wellbeing]]></category>
9283. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
9284. <category><![CDATA[Abu Zaid Balkhi]]></category>
9285. <category><![CDATA[alternative medicine]]></category>
9286. <category><![CDATA[beneficial knowledge]]></category>
9287. <category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
9288. <category><![CDATA[body]]></category>
9289. <category><![CDATA[consistency]]></category>
9290. <category><![CDATA[conventional medicine]]></category>
9291. <category><![CDATA[dealing with tests]]></category>
9292. <category><![CDATA[destiny]]></category>
9293. <category><![CDATA[good living]]></category>
9294. <category><![CDATA[good regimen]]></category>
9295. <category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
9296. <category><![CDATA[habit]]></category>
9297. <category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>
9298. <category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
9299. <category><![CDATA[nasheed]]></category>
9300. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
9301. <category><![CDATA[prophetic guidance]]></category>
9302. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
9303. <category><![CDATA[right planning]]></category>
9304. <category><![CDATA[routines]]></category>
9305. <category><![CDATA[sickness]]></category>
9306. <category><![CDATA[spiritual health]]></category>
9307. <category><![CDATA[sunna]]></category>
9308. <category><![CDATA[the heart]]></category>
9309. <category><![CDATA[treatment]]></category>
9310. <category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
9311. <category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>
9312. <category><![CDATA[wholesome living]]></category>
9313. <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category>
9314. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332514</guid>
9315.  
9316. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
9317. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/physical-wellness-treatment-planning/">Physical Wellness: Treatment and Planning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9318. ]]></description>
9319. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">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: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Vtk1ztDUQdY?si=xQVvS3m6qfsVEFIy">Physical Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls</a>.</span></h3>
9320. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Health is not just if you get sick, take medication. Protection is the basis of healing. A good regimen is the basis of healing, that is the preventative aspect. </span></p>
9321. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take care of your physical and emotional health. Take care of your environment, eating, and drinking. </span></p>
9322. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sunnas of Treatment</span></h4>
9323. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are Sunnas of treatment. It is Sunna to take the means of treatment. What treatment you take is based on your judgment of what you have come to know that will most likely facilitate good and prevent harm. </span></p>
9324. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this, we benefit from human experiential wisdom whether it be from conventional medicine or alternative medicine. However, learn, find out, and educate yourself in this regard. </span></p>
9325. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rightful and purposeful planning is a constant theme in the text. Take the right means in the right way towards the right outcomes. The manifestation of purposeful planning is establishing consistent habits of good. </span></p>
9326. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a hadith related by al-Quda‘i and others the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Right planning is half of good living.”</span></p>
9327. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It has also come from the early Muslims that caution does not prevent destiny. We were sent here as a test. Our health and wellness is a test. Sickness is a test. All kinds of things are tests. Allah says:</span></p>
9328. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِینَ</span></p>
9329. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And give great glad tidings to the patient.” [Quran, 2:155; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
9330. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Planning is not related to excessive planning which is trying to control outcomes. You cannot control outcomes. </span></p>
9331. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Routines and Consistency</span></h4>
9332. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In everything, consider the benefit and good and then plan how to pursue it in a manner that will procure the good. Build routines. Learn about the Sunnas related to consistency. </span></p>
9333. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On building habits, consult “The Beginning of Guidance” by Imam Ghazali (available as a level one course at <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/course/view.php?id=293">SeekersGuidance</a>). One of the key things is that at the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">heart of the Sunna is consistent sustained routines. </span></p>
9334. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are a lot of modern things on atomic habits, tiny habits, how to build habits, the power of habit etc. These can be useful tools to help some people build habits. However, learn the Sunna of consistency and apply it to taking care of your health. Do this with intention, for the sake of Allah. </span></p>
9335. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your body is a trust and you will be asked about it. You have a debt of gratitude that you owe as well as an opportunity. The best of people are those whose lives are long and whose works are good. This reality should urge us to take care of our physical, emotional, social health, mental health, religious, and spiritual health. </span></p>
9336. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strive to achieve a good balance. Have purposeful planning in pursuit of benefit. Be proactive in pursuing benefit. Establish good routines in each of the above-mentioned areas and hold on to them consistently but not excessively. In all of them, have the intention that it is for the sake of Allah.</span></p>
9337. <p>&nbsp;</p>
9338. <p>&nbsp;</p>
9339. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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9342. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/physical-wellness-treatment-planning/">Physical Wellness: Treatment and Planning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9347. </item>
9348. <item>
9349. <title>How Should a Person React to Slander?</title>
9350. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-should-a-person-react-to-slander/</link>
9352. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9353. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
9354. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
9355. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
9356. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
9357. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
9358. <category><![CDATA[accusation]]></category>
9359. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
9360. <category><![CDATA[controlling anger]]></category>
9361. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
9362. <category><![CDATA[Islamic teachings]]></category>
9363. <category><![CDATA[purification of the heart]]></category>
9364. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
9365. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
9366. <category><![CDATA[slander]]></category>
9367. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342675</guid>
9368.  
9369. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it considered slander if someone indirectly accuses another person of committing sins without proof and then spreads these suspicions to others? How serious is this accusation, and how should the accused respond and defend themselves? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray [&#8230;]</p>
9370. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-should-a-person-react-to-slander/">How Should a Person React to Slander?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9371. ]]></description>
9372. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
9373. <h3>Question</h3>
9374. <p>Is it considered slander if someone indirectly accuses another person of committing sins without proof and then spreads these suspicions to others? How serious is this accusation, and how should the accused respond and defend themselves?</p>
9375. <h3>Answer</h3>
9376. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9377. </div>
9378. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
9379. <p>Slander is to mention something false about someone and is a major sin. It was haram and sinful of him to accuse and slander like this just based on signs. You can tell the accuser that it was wrong of him to do this and spread lies like this. He should be reminded to repent and tell others it was a slander. Also, if you find someone telling you about the spread lie, explain to them that it was a slander. Just move on and live your life as normal.</p>
9380. <h4>Slander</h4>
9381. <p>Abu Hurairah (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Do you know what backbiting is?” They said, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He said, “To mention your brother in a way that he dislikes.” It was said, “What if what I said about my brother is true?” He said, “If he is as you’ve said, then you have backbitten him. If it is not true what you said, you have slandered him.” [Muslim]</p>
9382. <h4>Whoever Controls His Anger is Filled with Faith</h4>
9383. <p>Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “<strong>Whoever suppresses his rage although he is capable of unleashing it, then Allah will fill him with assurance and faith</strong>.” The Prophet recited, “<strong>They are those who suppress their rage and forgive people, for Allah loves those who do good</strong>.” [Quran, 3:134] [Suyuti, Jami al-Sagir; Tabari, Tafsir al-Tabari]</p>
9384. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
9385. <h4> Related</h4>
9386. <ul>
9387. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/slander/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">slander Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9388. <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
9389. <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Purification-Heart-Symptoms-Spiritual-Diseases/dp/098556590X" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart: Hamza Yusuf: 9780985565909: Amazon.com: Books</a> (Book)</li>
9390. <li><a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=652" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dhahabi’s The Major Sins Explained: Avoiding the Pitfalls to Attain Salvation</a></li>
9391. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/show/content-of-character-shaykh-yahya-rhodus/31-content-of-character/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Tongue and the Majority of Man’s Sins</a></li>
9392. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/prayer-of-repentance-salat-al-tawba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer of Repentance: Salat al-Tawba &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9393. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-tawba-repentance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Tawba (Repentance) &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9394. </ul>
9395. <div></div>
9396. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
9397. <div></div>
9398. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
9399. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
9400. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
9401. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
9402. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-should-a-person-react-to-slander/">How Should a Person React to Slander?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9407. </item>
9408. <item>
9409. <title>Should All Disbelievers be Fought?</title>
9410. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/should-all-disbelievers-be-fought/</link>
9412. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9413. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
9414. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
9415. <category><![CDATA[Fast (Shafii)]]></category>
9416. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
9417. <category><![CDATA[classical texts]]></category>
9418. <category><![CDATA[coexistence]]></category>
9419. <category><![CDATA[ethical principles]]></category>
9420. <category><![CDATA[fairness]]></category>
9421. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
9422. <category><![CDATA[imam nawawi]]></category>
9423. <category><![CDATA[intolerance]]></category>
9424. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
9425. <category><![CDATA[just warfare]]></category>
9426. <category><![CDATA[justice]]></category>
9427. <category><![CDATA[peace]]></category>
9428. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
9429. <category><![CDATA[sanctity of human life]]></category>
9430. <category><![CDATA[self-defence]]></category>
9431. <category><![CDATA[shafi'i school]]></category>
9432. <category><![CDATA[tolerance]]></category>
9433. <category><![CDATA[violence]]></category>
9434. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342669</guid>
9435.  
9436. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have heard from non-Muslim critics of Islam and several Muslim authors that the Shafi’i School permits the fighting of non-Muslims on the grounds of disbelief and that they are to be fought. Is this true, and how is this actualized? And, does the Shafi‘i School believe in the sanctity [&#8230;]</p>
9437. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/should-all-disbelievers-be-fought/">Should All Disbelievers be Fought?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9438. ]]></description>
9439. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
9440. <h3>Question</h3>
9441. <div>I have heard from non-Muslim critics of Islam and several Muslim authors that the Shafi’i School permits the fighting of non-Muslims on the grounds of disbelief and that they are to be fought.</div>
9442. <div></div>
9443. <p>Is this true, and how is this actualized? And, does the Shafi‘i School believe in the sanctity of life, Muslim and non-Muslim?</p>
9444. <h3>Answer</h3>
9445. <div>
9446. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
9447. <p>In the Shafi&#8217;i School, as in other Sunni Schools, the principles of jurisprudence are based on the Quran, Hadith (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him), consensus (ijma), and analogical reasoning (qiyas). Considering the historical context and broader principles of Islamic jurisprudence, it is essential to approach these matters with a nuanced understanding.</p>
9448. <h4>Peace and Coexistence</h4>
9449. <p>Regarding the claim that the Shafi&#8217;i School permits the fighting of non-Muslims on the grounds of disbelief, it is crucial to emphasize that Islam promotes peace and coexistence with people of other faiths. The Quran acknowledges religious diversity and encourages dialogue.</p>
9450. <p>For instance, Allah (Most High) says, “Let there be no compulsion in religion, for the truth stands out clearly from falsehood. So whoever renounces false gods and believes in Allah has certainly grasped the firmest, unfailing hand-hold. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” [Quran, 2:256] This verse underscores the importance of respecting religious differences.</p>
9451. <p>Regarding the issue of fighting, the Quran provides guidelines for self-defense and just warfare. Allah says, “Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.”[Quran, 2:190]  The concept of self-defense is fundamental in Islam and is not tied solely to the religious identity of the opposing party.</p>
9452. <h4>The Sanctity of Human Life</h4>
9453. </div>
9454. <div></div>
9455. <div>The Quran, Sunna, and all Schools of Thought espouse the sanctity of human life. Allah says: “…Whoever takes a life—unless as a punishment for murder or mischief in the land—it will be as if they killed all of humanity; and whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity…” [Quran, 5:32]</div>
9456. <div>
9457. <p>Allah (Most High) says: “Do not take a ˹human˺ life—made sacred by Allah—except with ˹legal˺ right. If anyone is killed unjustly, We have given their heirs the authority, but do not let them exceed limits in retaliation, for they are already supported by law.” [Quran, 17:33] This verse further underscores the sanctity of all human life, regardless of religious affiliation.</p>
9458. <h4>Shafi‘i Works</h4>
9459. <p>In the Shafi&#8217;i Fiqh, the classical juristic texts, such as Imam Nawawi’s works and others, emphasise the importance of justice and respect for life. The Shafi’i School does not endorse indiscriminate violence against non-Muslims based solely on their religious beliefs. Warfare, if necessary, is regulated by strict ethical principles, such as avoiding harm to non-combatants and ensuring proportionality.</p>
9460. <div></div>
9461. <p>In conclusion, while it is easy to manipulate any religious, classical religious texts to espouse violent and intolerant narratives and prejudice, the scholars of the Shafi’i School, like other Sunni Schools, uphold the principles of justice, self-defense, and the sanctity of human life. Any claims suggesting otherwise should be carefully scrutinized in light of the broader Islamic teachings and legal principles.</p>
9462. <p>Allah says: “Allah does not forbid you from dealing kindly and fairly with those who have neither fought nor driven you out of your homes. Surely Allah loves those who are fair.” [Quran, 60:8]</p>
9463. </div>
9464. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
9465. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
9466. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
9467. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
9468. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
9469. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
9470. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
9471. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/should-all-disbelievers-be-fought/">Should All Disbelievers be Fought?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9476. </item>
9477. <item>
9478. <title>How Many Times Do We Dust the Bed Before We Sleep?</title>
9479. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-many-times-do-we-dust-the-bed-before-we-sleep/</link>
9481. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9482. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
9483. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
9484. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
9485. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
9486. <category><![CDATA[bed dusting]]></category>
9487. <category><![CDATA[bedtime dua]]></category>
9488. <category><![CDATA[cleanliness]]></category>
9489. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
9490. <category><![CDATA[islamic etiquette]]></category>
9491. <category><![CDATA[sunnah]]></category>
9492. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342663</guid>
9493.  
9494. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How often should we dust the bed before sleeping? Is one time enough, or should it be done three times? Can we dust the bed before laying on it, even if we remain awake afterward? Is it permissible to stay awake after dusting the bed? Answer In the Name [&#8230;]</p>
9495. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-many-times-do-we-dust-the-bed-before-we-sleep/">How Many Times Do We Dust the Bed Before We Sleep?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9496. ]]></description>
9497. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
9498. <h3>Question</h3>
9499. <p>How often should we dust the bed before sleeping? Is one time enough, or should it be done three times? Can we dust the bed before laying on it, even if we remain awake afterward? Is it permissible to stay awake after dusting the bed?</p>
9500. <h3>Answer</h3>
9501. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9502. </div>
9503. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
9504. <p>It is sunna to dust the bed one to three times, as mentioned in the hadiths below. It is still permissible to stay awake after dusting the bed; for example, one might read a book and then sleep.</p>
9505. <p>Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “When any one of you goes to his bed, let him dust off his bed with the end of his lower garment, for indeed he does not know what came unto it after he had left it. Then one should say:</p></div>
9506. <p><strong>باسْمِكَ رَبِّ، وضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وبِكَ أرْفَعُهُ، إنْ أمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فارْحَمْها، وإنْ أرْسَلْتَها فاحْفَظْها بما تَحْفَظُ به عِبادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ.</strong></p>
9507. <p>‘In Your Name, O my Lord, I place my side (on the bed), and by You I will lift it. If You take my soul, then have mercy on it, and if You send it, then protect it as You protect Your righteous slaves.’”  [Bukhari; Muslim]</p>
9508. <p>Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “When anyone of you goes to bed, he should dust it off thrice with the edge of his garment, and say:</p>
9509. <p><strong>بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ </strong></p>
9510. <p>(‘In Your Name, O my Lord, I place my side (on the bed), and by You I will lift it. If You take my soul, then have mercy on it, and if You send it, then protect it as You protect Your righteous slaves.)  [Bukhari]</p>
9511. <div></div>
9512. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
9513. <h4>Related</h4>
9514. <ul>
9515. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/praiseworthy-acts-to-do-before-sleeping/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Praiseworthy Acts to Do Before Sleeping &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9516. <li><a href="https://lifewithallah.com/articles/other/how-to-sleep-like-the-messenger-%ef%b7%ba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Sleep Like The Messenger of Allah ﷺ – Life With Allah</a></li>
9517. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/sleeping/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sleeping Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9518. </ul>
9519. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</div>
9520. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
9521. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
9522. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
9523. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
9524. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-many-times-do-we-dust-the-bed-before-we-sleep/">How Many Times Do We Dust the Bed Before We Sleep?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9530. <item>
9531. <title>Is It Permissible for Me to Recite the Quran with My Chest Exposed during Breastfeeding?</title>
9532. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/birth/is-it-permissible-for-me-to-recite-the-quran-with-my-chest-exposed-during-breastfeeding/</link>
9534. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9535. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
9536. <category><![CDATA[Birth]]></category>
9537. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
9538. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
9539. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
9540. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
9541. <category><![CDATA[breastfeeding]]></category>
9542. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
9543. <category><![CDATA[permissibility]]></category>
9544. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
9545. <category><![CDATA[recitation]]></category>
9546. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342656</guid>
9547.  
9548. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to recite the Qur’an while breastfeeding with my breast uncovered at home to monitor my baby’s latch? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Yes, it is permissible. Although it would be ideal to be fully covered while reciting the Quran, one [&#8230;]</p>
9549. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/birth/is-it-permissible-for-me-to-recite-the-quran-with-my-chest-exposed-during-breastfeeding/">Is It Permissible for Me to Recite the Quran with My Chest Exposed during Breastfeeding?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9550. ]]></description>
9551. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
9552. <h3>Question</h3>
9553. <p>Is it permissible to recite the Qur’an while breastfeeding with my breast uncovered at home to monitor my baby’s latch?</p>
9554. <h3>Answer</h3>
9555. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9556. <p>Yes, it is permissible. Although it would be ideal to be fully covered while reciting the Quran, one is permitted to recite despite being partially uncovered due to breastfeeding &#8211; especially when there is a need to do so.</p>
9557. <p>Please see this <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/proper-etiquette-reading-quran/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">link for the whole answer.</a></p>
9558. <p>Hope this helps</p>
9559. <p>Allah knows best</p>
9560. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
9561. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
9562. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
9563. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/birth/is-it-permissible-for-me-to-recite-the-quran-with-my-chest-exposed-during-breastfeeding/">Is It Permissible for Me to Recite the Quran with My Chest Exposed during Breastfeeding?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9569. <item>
9570. <title>Is It Disbelief (Kufr) to Disrespect the Prophet (May Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace)?</title>
9571. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-disbelief-kufr-to-disrespect-the-prophet-may-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace/</link>
9573. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9574. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
9575. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
9576. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
9577. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
9578. <category><![CDATA[Consensus]]></category>
9579. <category><![CDATA[disbelief]]></category>
9580. <category><![CDATA[disrespect]]></category>
9581. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
9582. <category><![CDATA[kufr]]></category>
9583. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad]]></category>
9584. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
9585. <category><![CDATA[raising voice]]></category>
9586. <category><![CDATA[voice]]></category>
9587. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342650</guid>
9588.  
9589. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is raising one’s voice above the Prophet (May Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) considered disrespectful to the point of kufr? Is this consensus or opinion? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate To knowingly say or do anything intending to disrespect any Prophet, [&#8230;]</p>
9590. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-disbelief-kufr-to-disrespect-the-prophet-may-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace/">Is It Disbelief (Kufr) to Disrespect the Prophet (May Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9591. ]]></description>
9592. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
9593. <h3>Question</h3>
9594. <p>Is raising one’s voice above the Prophet (May Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) considered disrespectful to the point of kufr? Is this consensus or opinion?</p>
9595. <h3>Answer</h3>
9596. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9597. <p>To knowingly say or do anything intending to disrespect any Prophet, especially the leader of all Prophets, the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless them all and give them peace), is disbelief. This is by consensus of the scholars. [al-Mawsu&#8217;a al-Kuwaitiyya al-Fiqhiyya]</p>
9598. <p>Allah Most High says, “If you question them, they will certainly say, “We were only talking idly and joking around.” Say, “Was it Allah, His revelations, and His Messenger that you ridiculed?” Make no excuses! You have lost faith after your belief. If We pardon a group of you,1 We will punish others for their wickedness.” [Quran; 9:65-6]</p>
9599. <h4>Applying this Ruling</h4>
9600. <p>The above rule is sound, but we must be cautious in deeming anyone Muslim to be a disbeliever due to a statement or action. Perhaps someone is unaware of a particular etiquette, or they do something that seems disrespectful&#8211;but unless they knowingly and intentionally did such an action to disrespect the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace), we do not call Muslims disbelievers.</p>
9601. <p>Hope this helps</p>
9602. <p>Allah knows best</p>
9603. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
9604. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
9605. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
9606. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-disbelief-kufr-to-disrespect-the-prophet-may-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace/">Is It Disbelief (Kufr) to Disrespect the Prophet (May Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9612. <item>
9613. <title>Who is The Rightful Owner of Gold Jewelry Upon Divorce?</title>
9614. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/who-is-the-rightful-owner-of-gold-jewelry-upon-divorce/</link>
9616. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9617. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
9618. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
9619. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
9620. <category><![CDATA[Consultation]]></category>
9621. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
9622. <category><![CDATA[evidence]]></category>
9623. <category><![CDATA[gold ownership]]></category>
9624. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
9625. <category><![CDATA[khula']]></category>
9626. <category><![CDATA[property rights]]></category>
9627. <category><![CDATA[scholarly advice]]></category>
9628. <category><![CDATA[Sharia law]]></category>
9629. <category><![CDATA[wedding gifts]]></category>
9630. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342634</guid>
9631.  
9632. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for my wife to keep my mother’s gold after obtaining a Khula degree? Is our demand for its return justified? Can my wife refuse to return the gold she received from me? According to Sharia law, who rightfully owns the gold jewelry? Answer In the Name [&#8230;]</p>
9633. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/who-is-the-rightful-owner-of-gold-jewelry-upon-divorce/">Who is The Rightful Owner of Gold Jewelry Upon Divorce?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9634. ]]></description>
9635. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
9636. <h3>Question</h3>
9637. <p>Is it permissible for my wife to keep my mother’s gold after obtaining a Khula degree? Is our demand for its return justified? Can my wife refuse to return the gold she received from me? According to Sharia law, who rightfully owns the gold jewelry?</p>
9638. <h3>Answer</h3>
9639. <div>
9640. <div>
9641. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9642. </div>
9643. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health.</p>
9644. <p>The matter of the gold depends on the circumstances of its giving. If the gold you mentioned, which you state belongs to your mother, was given to the wife as a gift during the marriage, it will be considered the wife’s property and will not be returned in the event of a divorce. However, if the gold were given only to wear during the marriage and not as a gift, then the ownership would remain with the husband even after the divorce.</p>
9645. <h4>Disagreement About Wedding Gifts</h4>
9646. <p>Suppose there is a disagreement between the couple as to whether the jewelry and gifts were given to own or use. In that case, if the bride’s family can bring evidence (bayyina) that at the time of giving, it was clearly declared that the jewelry/gifts were given for her to own, they will remain with her. If her family cannot bring such evidence, the groom’s statement will be accepted with an oath that the gifts were merely given for her to use during the marriage.</p>
9647. <p>[Ibn ’Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
9648. <h5>Consult a Scholarly Body</h5>
9649. <p>Consult a scholarly body and Sharia Council in your country. Depending on the situation, they will ask for details from both sides and make a decision accordingly. Once khul‘ takes place, it will count as one irrevocable divorce. <strong>See and read the links below.</strong></p>
9650. <p>Pray two rak&#8217;as for the Prayer of Need and pray to Allah for ease and guidance. Allah Most High, destine what is good for you both and the families, Amin.<br />
9651. I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
9652. </div>
9653. <h4><span style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;">Related</span></h4>
9654. <div>
9655. <ul>
9656. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-process-of-asking-for-khula-from-husband/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is the Process of Asking Khul‘ from Husband</a><strong><br />
9657. </strong></li>
9658. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/can-agreeing-to-khula-result-in-three-talaqs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can Agree To Khula Result in Three Talaqs? – SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9659. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-idda-necessary-on-me-as-i-have-had-no-physical-contact-with-my-husband-and-i-am-going-through-khul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is ‘Idda Necessary If Someone Had No Physical Contact with Her Husband and Currently Going through Khul‘?</a></li>
9660. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Does One Perform The Prayer Of Need (salat al-haja)? – SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9661. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/khul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Khul‘ Archives – SeekersGuidance</a></li>
9662. </ul>
9663. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</div>
9664. </div>
9665. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
9666. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
9667. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
9668. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
9669. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/who-is-the-rightful-owner-of-gold-jewelry-upon-divorce/">Who is The Rightful Owner of Gold Jewelry Upon Divorce?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9674. </item>
9675. <item>
9676. <title>How Can I Be Forgiven, If I Cannot Fulfill the Requirement of Repentance: Remorse?</title>
9677. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/how-can-i-be-forgiven-if-i-cannot-fulfill-the-requirement-of-repentance-remorse/</link>
9679. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9680. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
9681. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
9682. <category><![CDATA[Spirituality]]></category>
9683. <category><![CDATA[conviction]]></category>
9684. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
9685. <category><![CDATA[fear of Allah]]></category>
9686. <category><![CDATA[ignorance]]></category>
9687. <category><![CDATA[istighfar]]></category>
9688. <category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
9689. <category><![CDATA[obedience]]></category>
9690. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
9691. <category><![CDATA[remorse]]></category>
9692. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
9693. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
9694. <category><![CDATA[spiritual heart]]></category>
9695. <category><![CDATA[veiled hearts]]></category>
9696. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342628</guid>
9697.  
9698. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can I be forgiven if I cannot fulfill the requirement of repentance: remorse? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate One’s heart can become numb to sin due to the following factors: Ignorance of what sins do to one’s relationship with Allah Most High [&#8230;]</p>
9699. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/how-can-i-be-forgiven-if-i-cannot-fulfill-the-requirement-of-repentance-remorse/">How Can I Be Forgiven, If I Cannot Fulfill the Requirement of Repentance: Remorse?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9700. ]]></description>
9701. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
9702. <h3>Question</h3>
9703. <p>How can I be forgiven if I cannot fulfill the requirement of repentance: remorse?</p>
9704. <h3>Answer</h3>
9705. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9706. <p>One’s heart can become numb to sin due to the following factors:</p>
9707. <ol>
9708. <li>Ignorance of what sins do to one’s relationship with Allah Most High</li>
9709. <li>A blackened and veiled spiritual heart</li>
9710. </ol>
9711. <h4>Ignorance</h4>
9712. <p>If a person is ignorant of the destructive nature of sins concerning one’s relationship with Allah Most High, they will be less likely to abandon such sins and have the requisite remorse to repent.</p>
9713. <p>The scholars defined remorse as pain experienced in the heart when one realizes that they have lost something beloved to them. [Ghazali, Ihya &#8216;Ulum al-Din]</p>
9714. <p>Nothing is more beloved than Allah Most High, and there is no worse tribulation than Hellfire.</p>
9715. <p>To this point, Imam &#8216;Abdur Rahman bin Abdullah Balfaqih mentioned that those who have conviction in Allah Most High and the Hereafter have more fear of Allah than the worst of sinners. [Balfaqih, Fath Basa&#8217;ir al-Ikhwan]</p>
9716. <p>This is because they have more knowledge of Allah than the sinners, and knowledge is the key to fear of Allah and remorse when one sins. [Ibid.]</p>
9717. <h4>Veiled Hearts</h4>
9718. <p>Another understanding of the above point from Imam Balfaqih is that because those who have conviction in Allah Most High obey Him, their hearts are unveiled, and therefore, they are more cautious not to disobey Him. But, since the hearts of the disobedient are veiled because of their disobedience, they cannot truly understand the gravity of their sins and the greatness of their Creator, Allah Most High. [Ibid.]</p>
9719. <p>Allah Most High says, “But no! In fact, their hearts have been stained by all ˹the evil˺ they used to commit!” [Quran; 83:14]</p>
9720. <h4>Moving Forward</h4>
9721. <p>The cure to being unable to have remorse is to increase one’s faith, conviction, and knowledge of Allah Most High. Obedience is crucial to achieve this as each sin increases the darkness of the spiritual heart and thickens its veils.</p>
9722. <p>The next most important thing directly linked to the above cure is the remembrance of Allah Most High. Amongst the best formulas for remembrance of Allah, Most High is seeking forgiveness of Allah (Istighfar). Through Istighfar, you may be able to bring yourself to a state of remorse by reflecting on the immense blessings Allah has given you and your incessant ingratitude in response.</p>
9723. <p>Hope this helps</p>
9724. <p>Allah knows best</p>
9725. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
9726. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
9727. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
9728. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/how-can-i-be-forgiven-if-i-cannot-fulfill-the-requirement-of-repentance-remorse/">How Can I Be Forgiven, If I Cannot Fulfill the Requirement of Repentance: Remorse?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9734. <item>
9735. <title>How Can I Get Oil and Hands Impurity Completely Removed?</title>
9736. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-can-i-get-oil-and-hands-impurity-completely-removed/</link>
9738. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9739. <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
9740. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
9741. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
9742. <category><![CDATA[doubts]]></category>
9743. <category><![CDATA[hair impurity]]></category>
9744. <category><![CDATA[hand impurity]]></category>
9745. <category><![CDATA[misgivings]]></category>
9746. <category><![CDATA[oil]]></category>
9747. <category><![CDATA[overthinking]]></category>
9748. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
9749. <category><![CDATA[removing impurity]]></category>
9750. <category><![CDATA[scrubbing]]></category>
9751. <category><![CDATA[soap]]></category>
9752. <category><![CDATA[washing]]></category>
9753. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342623</guid>
9754.  
9755. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How Can I Get Oil and Hands Impurity Completely Removed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. The basis is to wash and remove with reasonable surety. This is achieved in this day and age by [&#8230;]</p>
9756. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-can-i-get-oil-and-hands-impurity-completely-removed/">How Can I Get Oil and Hands Impurity Completely Removed?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9757. ]]></description>
9758. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
9759. <h3>Question</h3>
9760. <p>How Can I Get Oil and Hands Impurity Completely Removed?</p>
9761. <h3>Answer</h3>
9762. <div>
9763. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
9764. </div>
9765. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health.</p>
9766. <p>The basis is to wash and remove with reasonable surety. This is achieved in this day and age by washing under a tap or with a suitable cleaning substance. You seem to suffer from misgivings; wash a few times, and it will have gone. A slight odor or softness of oil can remain; this is normal. Don’t worry; ignore and let go.</p></div>
9767. <h4>Don’t Over Do</h4>
9768. <p>It is important to remember that Allah Most High has not made it obligatory for us to investigate such detail in matters of purity. It is not a requirement to smell one’s hands. As you have mentioned, this is highly discouraged as it leads to doubts, misgivings, and overthinking.</p>
9769. <p>May Allah facilitate ease in all matters for you.</p>
9770. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
9771. <h4>Related</h4>
9772. <ul>
9773. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-my-hands-pure-although-smell-of-the-impurity-seem-to-remain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Are My Hands Pure, Although the Smell of Impurity Seems to Remain? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
9774. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-to-deal-with-waswawa-in-matters-related-to-purification/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How do you deal with Waswawa in matters related to purification? &#8211; (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
9775. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-waswasa-baseless-misgivings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on OCD and Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings) (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
9776. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
9777. </ul>
9778. <div> Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</div>
9779. </div>
9780. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
9781. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
9782. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
9783. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
9784. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/how-can-i-get-oil-and-hands-impurity-completely-removed/">How Can I Get Oil and Hands Impurity Completely Removed?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9790. <item>
9791. <title>What Is the Reliability of the Tafsir Tanwir Al-Miqbas?</title>
9792. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-reliability-of-the-tafsir-tanwir-al-miqbas/</link>
9794. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9795. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
9796. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
9797. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
9798. <category><![CDATA[Abdullah ibn Abbas]]></category>
9799. <category><![CDATA[al-Kalbi]]></category>
9800. <category><![CDATA[Al-Suddi al-Saghir]]></category>
9801. <category><![CDATA[Dhahabi]]></category>
9802. <category><![CDATA[narrations]]></category>
9803. <category><![CDATA[reliability]]></category>
9804. <category><![CDATA[tafsir]]></category>
9805. <category><![CDATA[Tafsir Tanwir al-Miqbas]]></category>
9806. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342614</guid>
9807.  
9808. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the reliability of Tanwir al-Miqbas Tafsir Ibn &#8216;Abbas according to the Ahnaf or the Ulema of other Madhahib? Answer The companions &#8216;Abdullah b. &#8216;Abbas was undoubtedly a major figure in tafsir, but the majority of his narrations are questionable. The tafsir in question uses the narrations of [&#8230;]</p>
9809. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-reliability-of-the-tafsir-tanwir-al-miqbas/">What Is the Reliability of the Tafsir Tanwir Al-Miqbas?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9810. ]]></description>
9811. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
9812. <h3>Question</h3>
9813. <p>What is the reliability of Tanwir al-Miqbas Tafsir Ibn &#8216;Abbas according to the Ahnaf or the Ulema of other Madhahib?</p>
9814. <h3>Answer</h3>
9815. <p>The companions &#8216;Abdullah b. &#8216;Abbas was undoubtedly a major figure in tafsir, but the majority of his narrations are questionable. The tafsir in question uses the narrations of al-Suddi al-Saghir from al-Kalbi &#8211; which are the weakest and most problematic narrations of tafsir ascribed to him.</p>
9816. <p>Therefore, it&#8217;s safe to say the ascriptions of the narrations to &#8216;Ibn &#8216;Abbas are not sound. You&#8217;d probably be better of using another reliable tafsir. (Dhahabi, al-Tafsir wa al-Mufassirun)</p>
9817. <p>May Allah bless you with the best of both worlds.</p>
9818. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
9819. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
9820. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
9821. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-is-the-reliability-of-the-tafsir-tanwir-al-miqbas/">What Is the Reliability of the Tafsir Tanwir Al-Miqbas?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9827. <item>
9828. <title>Is It Islamically Permissible for Students to Ask Others to Mark Them Present When They Are Absent from Class to Maintain Their Attendance?</title>
9829. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-it-islamically-permissible-for-students-to-ask-others-to-mark-them-present-when-they-are-absent-from-class-to-maintain-their-attendance/</link>
9831. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9832. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
9833. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
9834. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
9835. <category><![CDATA[attendance]]></category>
9836. <category><![CDATA[ethics]]></category>
9837. <category><![CDATA[honesty]]></category>
9838. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
9839. <category><![CDATA[lying]]></category>
9840. <category><![CDATA[university]]></category>
9841. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342610</guid>
9842.  
9843. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Students in universities usually ask other students to mark them present if they are absent from class to maintain their attendance above a mandatory value. Is marking their present permissible Islamically? Answer No. This would be lying and assisting others in lying. You should not do it and advise [&#8230;]</p>
9844. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-it-islamically-permissible-for-students-to-ask-others-to-mark-them-present-when-they-are-absent-from-class-to-maintain-their-attendance/">Is It Islamically Permissible for Students to Ask Others to Mark Them Present When They Are Absent from Class to Maintain Their Attendance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9845. ]]></description>
9846. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
9847. <h3>Question</h3>
9848. <p>Students in universities usually ask other students to mark them present if they are absent from class to maintain their attendance above a mandatory value. Is marking their present permissible Islamically?</p>
9849. <h3>Answer</h3>
9850. <p>No. This would be lying and assisting others in lying. You should not do it and advise the other party not to do it either. Being too lax with lying leads one to be lax about other sins, and that quality leads to Hellfire.</p>
9851. <p>The teaching of the Prophet (Allah bless him) told us speaking the truth leads to all forms of good, and those actions lead to the Garden. (Bukhari) Do that instead; it’s much better for you.</p>
9852. <p>May Allah make us of those who are true to the core of their beings.</p>
9853. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
9854. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
9855. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
9856. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-it-islamically-permissible-for-students-to-ask-others-to-mark-them-present-when-they-are-absent-from-class-to-maintain-their-attendance/">Is It Islamically Permissible for Students to Ask Others to Mark Them Present When They Are Absent from Class to Maintain Their Attendance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9862. <item>
9863. <title>Was My Prayer Invalid Due to Being Distracted by Background Conversations While Praying at Work?</title>
9864. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/was-my-prayer-invalid-due-to-being-distracted-by-background-conversations-while-praying-at-work/</link>
9866. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9867. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
9868. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
9869. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
9870. <category><![CDATA[concentration]]></category>
9871. <category><![CDATA[distractions]]></category>
9872. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
9873. <category><![CDATA[validity]]></category>
9874. <category><![CDATA[work]]></category>
9875. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342604</guid>
9876.  
9877. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question While praying at work, I found myself listening to/distracted by my colleagues’ background conversations. I wasn’t fully concentrating in some of the rak&#8217;a, but then I started concentrating properly again. Was my Prayer Invalid? Answer No, your prayer was valid because you didn’t commit any actions that would invalidate the [&#8230;]</p>
9878. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/was-my-prayer-invalid-due-to-being-distracted-by-background-conversations-while-praying-at-work/">Was My Prayer Invalid Due to Being Distracted by Background Conversations While Praying at Work?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9879. ]]></description>
9880. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
9881. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
9882. <p>While praying at work, I found myself listening to/distracted by my colleagues’ background conversations. I wasn’t fully concentrating in some of the rak&#8217;a, but then I started concentrating properly again. Was my Prayer Invalid?</p>
9883. <div></div>
9884. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
9885. <p>No, your prayer was valid because you didn’t commit any actions that would invalidate the prayers. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]</p>
9886. <p>Invalidators of the prayer include failing to fulfill one of its conditions, such as being in a state of wudu or performing an action that would break the prayer, such as uttering worldly speech or excessive movement. [ibid]</p>
9887. <p>Simply being distracted by one’s surroundings is not one of those. [ibid]</p>
9888. <p>Nonetheless, you should strive, whenever possible, to pray in a place free of distraction.</p>
9889. <p>Please see this reader to help you with your focus during the prayer:</p>
9890. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/prayer-reader-the-ultimate-guide-to-prayer-in-islam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer Reader: The Ultimate Guide To Prayer in Islam</a></p>
9891. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
9892. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
9893. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
9894. <div>
9895. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
9896. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then, he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
9897. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
9898. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
9899. </div>
9900. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/was-my-prayer-invalid-due-to-being-distracted-by-background-conversations-while-praying-at-work/">Was My Prayer Invalid Due to Being Distracted by Background Conversations While Praying at Work?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9906. <item>
9907. <title>Can A Menstruating Woman Read and Touch the Quran?</title>
9908. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/can-a-menstruating-woman-read-and-touch-the-quran/</link>
9910. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9911. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
9912. <category><![CDATA[Purity (Shafii)]]></category>
9913. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
9914. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
9915. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
9916. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
9917. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
9918. <category><![CDATA[Major ritual impurity]]></category>
9919. <category><![CDATA[Maliki school]]></category>
9920. <category><![CDATA[menstruation]]></category>
9921. <category><![CDATA[reciting the Qur'an]]></category>
9922. <category><![CDATA[taharah]]></category>
9923. <category><![CDATA[touching the Mushaf]]></category>
9924. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342593</guid>
9925.  
9926. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I understand that the preponderant opinion of our School disallows recitation (qira&#8217;atan) and touching of mushaf during hayd. However, are there differing opinions within the Shafi‘i School regarding this issue? And what rulings and observances would be necessary if one adopted this alternate view? Answer In the Name of Allah, [&#8230;]</p>
9927. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/can-a-menstruating-woman-read-and-touch-the-quran/">Can A Menstruating Woman Read and Touch the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9928. ]]></description>
9929. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
9930. <h3>Question</h3>
9931. <p>I understand that the preponderant opinion of our School disallows recitation (qira&#8217;atan) and touching of mushaf during hayd. However, are there differing opinions within the Shafi‘i School regarding this issue? And what rulings and observances would be necessary if one adopted this alternate view?</p>
9932. <h3>Answer</h3>
9933. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
9934. </div>
9935. <div>The majority of scholars among the Companions, Followers, and the Imams of the four schools have agreed on the prohibition of a menstruating woman and a person in a state of major ritual impurity (janaba) touching the Mushaf (physical copy of the Quran), as well as their prohibition from reciting the Quran, even without touching it.</div>
9936. <p>There is a view in the Maliki School that allows her to recite it in her menses and touch it. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-menstruating-woman-reciting-the-quran-the-maliki-position-sticking-to-one-school-and-the-path-of-taqwa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Please refer to this answer for further details</a> on what rulings and observances should be considered.</p>
9937. <h4>The Majority (Including the Shafi‘i) View</h4>
9938. <p>Imam Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Our school holds that it is prohibited for someone in a state of janaba and a menstruating woman to read the Quran, whether a little or a lot, even a single verse. This is also the opinion of most scholars.” [al-Majmu‘ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab 2/182]</p>
9939. <p>They supported their view with evidence, including:</p>
9940. <p><strong>One: Allah (Most High) says, “None touch it except the purified” [Quran, 56:79].</strong></p>
9941. <p>Ibn Kathir (Allah have mercy on him), after mentioning that the Companions interpreted this verse to refer to the angels, said, “Others have said: ‘None touch it except the purified’ means those free from major ritual impurity and minor impurity.</p>
9942. <div>‘The verse’s form is informative, but its meaning is imperative—meaning it is not permissible to touch it except for those who are purified. The Quran referred to in this verse means the mushaf, as reported by Imam Muslim on the authority of Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) forbade traveling with the Quran to enemy lands for fear it might fall into the enemy’s hands.’ [Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Qur&#8217;an al-&#8216;Azim, 7/545]</div>
9943. <p>If the intended meaning is (the angels), then mentioning their purity here indicates the necessity of purity for others when touching it for a greater reason.</p>
9944. <p><strong>Two: What was reported by Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Amr ibn Hazm: </strong></p>
9945. <p>That is the letter the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, wrote to Amr bin Hazm; it states:</p>
9946. <p>“None should touch the Quran except the pure.” [Malik, Al-Muwatta&#8217;, 2/278] and authenticated by Imam Ahmad and Ibn Abdul Barr said, “The scholars received it with acceptance and acted upon it.” [Al-Istidhkar, 2/458]</p>
9947. <p><strong>Three: The well-known ruling among the Companions (Allah be pleased with them) and Followers, to the extent that there was almost consensus on it, </strong></p>
9948. <p>and the famous statements of the Companions about prohibiting menstruating women and those in a state of major ritual impurity from reciting the Quran and touching the Mushaf, and their statements have the effect of being considered elevated to the Prophet (hukm al-raf‘).</p>
9949. <p>Refer to Musannaf Ibn Abi Shayba (Chapter: A Man Without Ablution and a Menstruating Woman Touching the Mushaf) (2/256) and Musannaf &#8216;Abd al-Razzaq (Chapter: Can a Menstruating Woman and One in a State of Major Ritual Impurity Remember Allah) (1/335).</p>
9950. <h4><strong>Remembrance from the Quran</strong></h4>
9951. <p>As for reciting the Quran’s remembrances by someone in a state of major ritual impurity or menstruation, such as the etiquettes of riding: “Exalted is He who has subjected this to us, and we could not have [otherwise] subdued it&#8230;” [Quran, 43:31], or in the event of a calamity: “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return” [Quran, 2:156], etc.; this is permissible if it is with the intention of remembrance, and not with the intention of Quran recitation.</p>
9952. <p>Imam Khatib Shirbini (Allah have mercy on him) says: “It is permissible as long as it is not intended as recitation of the Noble Quran; because it is not considered Quran except with intention and setting the intention.” [Al-Iqna&#8217; fi Hall Alfaz Abi Shuja&#8217;, 1/236-237] Allah knows best.”</p>
9953. <h4>The Maliki View</h4>
9954. <p>The Maliki School permits reciting the Quran for the menstruating woman while her bleeding is continuous, unconditionally. However, if the bleeding stops, it is not permissible for a woman to read until she performs the complete ablution (ghusl) unless she fears forgetting what she has memorized. [Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyya]</p>
9955. <p>They also permit touching the Mushaf for those learning or teaching the Quran; this permission applies only during the act of learning or teaching. [ibid.]</p>
9956. <p>Thus, it is preferable to follow the opinion of the majority to avoid dispute. However, suppose a woman finds difficulty and hardship in this and needs to recite the Qur’an or touch the Mushaf for memorization, teaching, or employment in teaching. In that case, it is permissible for her to follow the Maliki school in this regard, and there is no sin or blame on her for doing so.</p>
9957. <div>Still, consider these steps of caution. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-menstruating-woman-reciting-the-quran-the-maliki-position-sticking-to-one-school-and-the-path-of-taqwa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Please refer to this answer for further details.</a></div>
9958. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
9959. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
9960. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
9961. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
9962. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
9963. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
9964. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
9965. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/can-a-menstruating-woman-read-and-touch-the-quran/">Can A Menstruating Woman Read and Touch the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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9971. <item>
9972. <title>Is a Fresh Dry Ablution Required for Each Obligatory Prayer?</title>
9973. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/is-a-fresh-dry-ablution-required-for-each-obligatory-prayer/</link>
9975. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
9976. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
9977. <category><![CDATA[Prayer (Shafii)]]></category>
9978. <category><![CDATA[Purity (Shafii)]]></category>
9979. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
9980. <category><![CDATA[dry ablution]]></category>
9981. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
9982. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi]]></category>
9983. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
9984. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
9985. <category><![CDATA[Maliki]]></category>
9986. <category><![CDATA[obligatory prayers]]></category>
9987. <category><![CDATA[salat]]></category>
9988. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i]]></category>
9989. <category><![CDATA[tayammum]]></category>
9990. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342589</guid>
9991.  
9992. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone performs tayammum (Dry Ablution) after the Zuhr prayer time begins and prays Zuhr, do they need to perform a new tayammum for the Asr prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. [&#8230;]</p>
9993. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/is-a-fresh-dry-ablution-required-for-each-obligatory-prayer/">Is a Fresh Dry Ablution Required for Each Obligatory Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
9994. ]]></description>
9995. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
9996. <div>
9997. <h3>Question</h3>
9998. <p>If someone performs tayammum (Dry Ablution) after the Zuhr prayer time begins and prays Zuhr, do they need to perform a new tayammum for the Asr prayer?</p>
9999. <h3>Answer</h3>
10000. <div>
10001. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
10002. <p>Our scholars have differed on this issue. According to the Shafi‘i School, only one obligatory prayer may be offered with one dry ablution, and Allah knows best.</p>
10003. <h4>Multiple Obligatory Prayers Allowed with One Dry Ablution</h4>
10004. <p>Some scholars, including Imam Ahmad in one of the more well-known narrations, Al-Hasan Al-Basri, Abu Hanifa, Ibn Al-Musayyib, and Al-Zuhri, believe that it is permissible to perform two obligatory prayers with one tayammum, or more, as long as the person does not nullify their ablution through actions that break wudu. [al-Mawsu‘a al-Fiqhhiyya]</p>
10005. <p>They argue that the texts related to tayammum do not specify a restriction to a single obligatory prayer and are generally understood to allow for multiple prayers. They cite hadiths indicating the Earth’s purifying nature for Muslims and the Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) statement, “The Earth has been made for me a place of prayer and a means of purification.” [Nasa’i]</p>
10006. <h4>Only One Obligatory Prayer Per Dry Ablution</h4>
10007. <p>On the other hand, Imams Malik, Shafi&#8217;i, and their followers opine that only one obligatory prayer can be performed with a single tayammum.</p>
10008. <p>This view is attributed to the majority of scholars by Imam Nawawi in Al-Majmu‘ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab and is mentioned by Ibn Mundhir as the opinion of several companions and scholars, including Ali Ibn Abi Talib, Ibn Abbas, Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) Al-Shafi&#8217;i, Al-Nakha&#8217;i, Qatada, Rabia, Yahya Al-Ansari, Layth, Ishaq, among others. [al-Mawsu‘a al-Fiqhhiyya]</p>
10009. <h4>Evidence of the Former View</h4>
10010. <p>The proponents of the first opinion argue based on the absence of explicit restrictions in the Quran and Hadith concerning tayammum, indicating its general applicability for multiple prayers.</p>
10011. <h4>Evidence of the Latter View</h4>
10012. <p>In contrast, those who support the second view cite a tradition from Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him), suggesting that the Sunna is to perform only one obligatory prayer with a tayammum before performing it again for the following prayer, viewing the statement of a companion as authoritative.</p>
10013. <div>Thus, there is a difference in scholarly opinion on whether tayammum allows for multiple obligatory prayers or is limited to just one. Allah knows best.</div>
10014. </div>
10015. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
10016. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
10017. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10018. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
10019. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
10020. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
10021. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
10022. </div>
10023. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/is-a-fresh-dry-ablution-required-for-each-obligatory-prayer/">Is a Fresh Dry Ablution Required for Each Obligatory Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10029. <item>
10030. <title>How Should I Clean Filth?</title>
10031. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/how-should-i-clean-filth-2/</link>
10033. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10034. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
10035. <category><![CDATA[Purity (Shafii)]]></category>
10036. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
10037. <category><![CDATA[cleaning impurities]]></category>
10038. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
10039. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
10040. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
10041. <category><![CDATA[purification]]></category>
10042. <category><![CDATA[taharah]]></category>
10043. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342585</guid>
10044.  
10045. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was cleaning my clothes, which had become impure, while standing up to let the water drain. After cleaning the clothes, I realized that my lower pants were wet. I’m unsure if my lower pants became impure since I stood up straight while cleaning them. Answer In the Name of Allah, [&#8230;]</p>
10046. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/how-should-i-clean-filth-2/">How Should I Clean Filth?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10047. ]]></description>
10048. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
10049. <div>
10050. <h3>Question</h3>
10051. <p>I was cleaning my clothes, which had become impure, while standing up to let the water drain. After cleaning the clothes, I realized that my lower pants were wet. I’m unsure if my lower pants became impure since I stood up straight while cleaning them.</p>
10052. <h3>Answer</h3>
10053. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</div>
10054. <div></div>
10055. <div>Water only becomes contaminated by filth if one has seen (there is evidence) that the filth came into contact with water. Your pants may have been wet with used water, not necessarily contaminated water, especially since the water was constantly in motion (flowing), and Allah knows best. [Nawawi, al-Majmu‘]</div>
10056. <div></div>
10057. <div>Remove as much of the filth substance as possible, remove the remaining traces with flowing water, and use a cleaning agent if needed. The surface is considered clean if two of three traces (color, taste, and smell) are removed, and Allah knows best. [ibid.]</div>
10058. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
10059. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
10060. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10061. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</p>
10062. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
10063. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
10064. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
10065. </div>
10066. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/purity-shafii-fiqh/how-should-i-clean-filth-2/">How Should I Clean Filth?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10071. </item>
10072. <item>
10073. <title>How Can I Break the Cycle of Sin as a Teenager?</title>
10074. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/addiction/how-can-i-break-the-cycle-of-sin-as-a-teenager/</link>
10076. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10077. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
10078. <category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category>
10079. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
10080. <category><![CDATA[Intimacy]]></category>
10081. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
10082. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
10083. <category><![CDATA[masturbation]]></category>
10084. <category><![CDATA[overcoming temptation]]></category>
10085. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
10086. <category><![CDATA[seeking forgiveness]]></category>
10087. <category><![CDATA[seeking guidance]]></category>
10088. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
10089. <category><![CDATA[supplication]]></category>
10090. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342580</guid>
10091.  
10092. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a teenager, I struggle with recurring sins despite seeking forgiveness. How can I break this cycle and find Allah’s forgiveness? Answer Thank you for your question. I pray that you can find the strength to overcome this temptation and choose Allah over your lusts. By Allah&#8217;s grace, you [&#8230;]</p>
10093. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/addiction/how-can-i-break-the-cycle-of-sin-as-a-teenager/">How Can I Break the Cycle of Sin as a Teenager?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10094. ]]></description>
10095. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
10096. </strong></p>
10097. <h3>Question</h3>
10098. <p>As a teenager, I struggle with recurring sins despite seeking forgiveness. How can I break this cycle and find Allah’s forgiveness?</p>
10099. <h3>Answer</h3>
10100. <p>Thank you for your question. I pray that you can find the strength to overcome this temptation and choose Allah over your lusts. By Allah&#8217;s grace, you will defeat it with du`a, courage, and a healthy environment.</p>
10101. <h4>Forgiveness</h4>
10102. <p>Choose to supplicate for forgiveness before dawn as the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Our Lord, who is blessed and exalted, descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last one-third of the night remains and says: Who supplicated Me so that I may answer him? Who asks of Me so that I may give to him? Who asks My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?” [Tirmidhi]</p>
10103. <p>You must never despair because Allah forgives all sins. There have been many sinners before you, and you are not the worst of all sinners. Find solace in this Quranic verse: Allah Most High says, “Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.’” [Quran, 39:53]</p>
10104. <p>Please see more details on beating your habit here:<br />
10105. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-pornography-and-masturbation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Pornography and Masturbation</a><br />
10106. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-masturbation-sinful-how-do-i-stop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Masturbation Sinful? How Do I Stop?</a><br />
10107. <a href="https://maktabahuthaymeen.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/the-ruling-on-masturbation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Ruling on Masturbation</a><br />
10108. <a href="https://thewayofsalafiyyah.wordpress.com/2015/06/06/masturbation-and-its-effect-upon-worship-shaykh-muhammad-ibn-saalih-al-uthaymeen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Masturbation and Its Effect upon Worship</a></p>
10109. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/addicted-masturbation-can-still-get-good-husband/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Am Addicted to Masturbation. Can I Still Get a Good Husband?</a><br />
10110. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/sexual-urges-and-masturbation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sexual Urges and Masturbation</a></div>
10111. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-can-i-overcome-my-habit-of-masturbation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Overcome My Habit of Masturbation?</a></div>
10112. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
10113. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
10114. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10115. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
10116. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10117. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/addiction/how-can-i-break-the-cycle-of-sin-as-a-teenager/">How Can I Break the Cycle of Sin as a Teenager?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10123. <item>
10124. <title>Should I Secretly Marry My Ex-fiance despite My Father’s Rejection?</title>
10125. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/should-i-secretly-marry-my-ex-fiance-despite-my-fathers-rejection/</link>
10127. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10128. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
10129. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
10130. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
10131. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
10132. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
10133. <category><![CDATA[COMMUNICATION]]></category>
10134. <category><![CDATA[compromise]]></category>
10135. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
10136. <category><![CDATA[istikhara]]></category>
10137. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
10138. <category><![CDATA[nikah]]></category>
10139. <category><![CDATA[parental approval]]></category>
10140. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
10141. <category><![CDATA[secret marriage]]></category>
10142. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342576</guid>
10143.  
10144. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can I proceed with a nikah despite my father’s objections due to cultural reasons, even though he initially agreed to the marriage proposal? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your frustration, and I pray that you communicate and compromise with your father. A secret nikah is [&#8230;]</p>
10145. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/should-i-secretly-marry-my-ex-fiance-despite-my-fathers-rejection/">Should I Secretly Marry My Ex-fiance despite My Father’s Rejection?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10146. ]]></description>
10147. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
10148. </strong></p>
10149. <h3>Question</h3>
10150. <p>Can I proceed with a nikah despite my father’s objections due to cultural reasons, even though he initially agreed to the marriage proposal?</p>
10151. <h3>Answer</h3>
10152. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your frustration, and I pray that you communicate and compromise with your father. A secret nikah is not the answer, and he would have the right to annul it anyway if he found out.</p>
10153. <h4>Istikhara<strong><br />
10154. </strong></h4>
10155. <div>First, although you feel sure about this man, you must take the correct steps and pray <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/istikhara-the-prayer-of-seeking-guidance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Istikhara: The Prayer of Seeking Guidance</a>. Try to pray in the early time before fajr for Allah is keen to answer dua and to forgive at this time. Until you have a positive istikhara, you don’t know if he is good for you.</div>
10156. <p>Choose to supplicate before dawn as the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Our Lord, who is blessed and exalted, descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last one-third of the night remains and says: Who supplicated Me so that I may answer him? Who asks of Me so that I may give to him? Who asks My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?” [Tirmidhi]</p>
10157. <h4>If positive</h4>
10158. <p>If Allah Most High gives you positive feelings about marrying him, be patient and pray that Allah makes an opening for you. Nothing can be done without your father’s approval, as you require this for marriage. I advise you to use a gentle approach to convince him.</p>
10159. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Allah is gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness.” [Ibn Maja]</p>
10160. <h4>Discuss It Openly</h4>
10161. <p>Your ex-fiance should openly and honestly discuss how serious he is about you with your father. He should tell him that he is willing to wait until they change their minds and that he is devoted to Allah and His Messenger and will be a good Muslim husband. He should ask him to pray istikhara again and meet with him a few more times.</p>
10162. <h4>Make Dua and Give Charity</h4>
10163. <p>Turn to Allah in fervent du`a to help you in this time of need. Pray the Prayer of Need. Recite these duas and memorize them if you can. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/selected-prophetic-prayers-for-spiritual-physical-and-emotional-wellbeing-by-chaplain-ibrahim-long/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Selected Prophetic Prayers for Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional Wellbeing by Chaplain Ibrahim Long</a> My teacher once told me that nothing gets rid of a problem like giving charity. So give regularly; may Allah accept it and facilitate your path.</p>
10164. <h4>If Nothing Works, Walk Away</h4>
10165. <p>Never allow yourself to get so emotionally attached to a man you can’t walk away. If your father disapproves, there is not much you can do about it if it doesn&#8217;t work out. You would have to move on and forget about him completely. This is not easy to do with a broken heart. I pray that it does not come to this, but be prepared for anything. If Allah wills for this to not work out, trust in Him, submit to His decree, and look forward to something better.</p>
10166. <div>Find solace in the following hadith: The Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Wondrous is the affair of a believer for there is good in every affair of his, and this is not the case with anyone else except the believer. If he has an occasion to feel delighted, he thanks (Allah). Thus, there is a good for him in it, and if he is harmed, he endures it patiently. Thus there is a good for him in it.” [Muslim]</p>
10167. <p>Please see these links as well:</p></div>
10168. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-i-convince-my-beloveds-parents-that-they-should-let-us-marry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Convince My Beloved’s Parents That They Should Let Us Marry?</a></div>
10169. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/why-do-my-parents-not-accept-my-desired-spouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Convince My Parents to Accept My Desired Spouse From a “lower caste?”</a></div>
10170. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/valid-marry-secret/#:~:text=Although%20the%20Hanafi%20school%20holds,consent%20would%20be%20highly%20discouraged." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Valid to Marry in Secret?</a></div>
10171. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/secret-nikah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Secret Nikah</a></div>
10172. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/reader-on-parents-rejecting-suitors-for-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reader on Parents Rejecting Suitors for Marriage</a></div>
10173. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
10174. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
10175. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10176. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
10177. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10178. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/should-i-secretly-marry-my-ex-fiance-despite-my-fathers-rejection/">Should I Secretly Marry My Ex-fiance despite My Father’s Rejection?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10183. </item>
10184. <item>
10185. <title>What Do You Recommend for a Couple Married Two Years Who Can’t Get Along?</title>
10186. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/charity-sadaqa/what-do-you-recommend-for-a-couple-married-two-years-who-cant-get-along/</link>
10188. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10189. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
10190. <category><![CDATA[Charity (Sadaqa)]]></category>
10191. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
10192. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
10193. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
10194. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
10195. <category><![CDATA[anger management]]></category>
10196. <category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
10197. <category><![CDATA[book recommendations]]></category>
10198. <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
10199. <category><![CDATA[conflict resolution]]></category>
10200. <category><![CDATA[course]]></category>
10201. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
10202. <category><![CDATA[financial stability]]></category>
10203. <category><![CDATA[Islamic teachings]]></category>
10204. <category><![CDATA[marital advice]]></category>
10205. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
10206. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
10207. <category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>
10208. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342570</guid>
10209.  
10210. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My marriage is deteriorating rapidly due to constant arguing, lack of respect, and financial instability. My husband belittles me for not working despite my efforts to contribute and his financial struggles. How can we address these issues and salvage our relationship? Answer Thank you for your question. I commend [&#8230;]</p>
10211. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/charity-sadaqa/what-do-you-recommend-for-a-couple-married-two-years-who-cant-get-along/">What Do You Recommend for a Couple Married Two Years Who Can’t Get Along?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10212. ]]></description>
10213. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
10214. </strong></p>
10215. <h3>Question</h3>
10216. <p>My marriage is deteriorating rapidly due to constant arguing, lack of respect, and financial instability. My husband belittles me for not working despite my efforts to contribute and his financial struggles. How can we address these issues and salvage our relationship?</p>
10217. <h3>Answer</h3>
10218. <p>Thank you for your question. I commend you for reaching out and not giving up on this marriage right away. Marriage takes lots of work, and now that the newlywed phase is over, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and start on it.</p>
10219. <h4><strong>Muslim behaviour</strong></h4>
10220. <p>Allah only wants one thing from us: to behave like Muslims. If you are fighting endlessly with your husband, it is not necessarily an indication that you should separate but instead that you should mend the marriage.</p>
10221. <p>Mending the marriage is no easy task; it will require much effort, patience, research, trial, and error. But the fruits are well worth it. One must start with the intention to emulate the best of creation, take a course on marriage to learn one’s obligations and rights, read several books (written by Muslims and non-Muslims) on tactics and strategies, and then apply them to the best of one’s ability. Start with these resources below and try to read them with your husband.</p>
10222. <h4>Charity</h4>
10223. <p>Spending time with one&#8217;s wife is a great charity, sunna, and good deed. The fact that he accuses you of only spending his money is ridiculous. His job is to provide for you.</p>
10224. <p>Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be well pleased with him): A man came to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and said, “I have a Dinar.” He said, “Spend it on yourself.” He said, “I have another.” He replied, “Spend it on your children.” He said, “I have another.” He replied, ”Spend it on your wife.” He said, “I have another.” He replied, ”Spend it on your servant.” He said, “I have another.” He replied, “You know best (what to do with it).“ [Abu Dawud &amp; Nasa’i]</p>
10225. <p>“No man earns anything better than that which he earns with his own hands, and what a man spends on himself, his wife, his child, and his servant, then it is charity.” [Ibn Maja]</p>
10226. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “It is shockingly wicked for a person to withhold from those he is to provide for.” [Muslim]</p>
10227. <h4>Du`a</h4>
10228. <p>Turning to Allah is essential with regular prayer five times a day, dhikr, du`a, and the Prayer of Need. Being patient, anger management, and showing softness are paramount. Usually, when one party starts being positive, the other picks up on it quickly and follows. I pray that this is the case, as I can only advise you and not him.</p>
10229. <h4><strong><br />
10230. </strong>Course Suggestions:</h4>
10231. <p><a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=154" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marriage in Islam: Practical Guidance for Successful Marriage</a><br />
10232. <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=282" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Making Love Last: Prophetic Principles for a Successful Marriage</a></p>
10233. <h4>Answer Suggestions:</h4>
10234. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/istikhara-the-prayer-of-seeking-guidance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Istikhara Prayer</a><br />
10235. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer of Need (Salat al-Haja)</a><br />
10236. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/resolving-conflict-between-husband-and-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Resolving Conflict Between Husband and Wife</a><br />
10237. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/will-allah-forgive-me-for-fighting-with-my-husband/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Will Allah Forgive Me For Fighting With My Husband?</a><br />
10238. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/should-i-divorce-my-husband-if-all-we-do-is-argue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Divorce My Husband If All We Do Is Argue?</a><br />
10239. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/marriage-in-islam-a-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Love, Marriage, and Relationships in Islam: All Your Questions Answered<br />
10240. </a></p>
10241. <h4>Book Suggestions:</h4>
10242. <p><a href="https://www.5lovelanguages.com/store" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chapman, G: Five Love Languages Revised Edition</a><br />
10243. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/0553447718/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gottman+7+principles+for+making+marriage+work&amp;qid=1643654326&amp;sprefix=gottman+%2Caps%2C157&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work</a><br />
10244. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Surrendered-Wife-Practical-Finding-Intimacy/dp/0743204441?gclid=CjwKCAiA7IGcBhA8EiwAFfUDsZPHFPt4jGyxjGz0azyTI1g0dRG2dvnp6Lvf0-lUjDMUF-ha6vVt7xoC258QAvD_BwE&amp;ef_id=CjwKCAiA7IGcBhA8EiwAFfUDsZPHFPt4jGyxjGz0azyTI1g0dRG2dvnp6Lvf0-lUjDMUF-ha6vVt7xoC258QAvD_BwE:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!9012!3!!!!x!!!18829984259!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide To Finding Intimacy, Passion, and Peace</a><br />
10245. <a href="https://www.whitethreadpress.com/publication/handbook-of-a-healthy-muslim-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Handbook of a Healthy Muslim Marriage<br />
10246. </a></p>
10247. <h4>Article Suggestions:</h4>
10248. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/quran-articles/makes-marriage-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Makes A Marriage Work – Shaykh Hamza Yusuf</a><br />
10249. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/health-wellbeing/25-years-worth-of-marriage-advice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">25 Years’ Worth of Marriage Advice: Hina Khan-Mukhtar</a></p>
10250. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
10251. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
10252. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10253. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
10254. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10255. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/charity-sadaqa/what-do-you-recommend-for-a-couple-married-two-years-who-cant-get-along/">What Do You Recommend for a Couple Married Two Years Who Can’t Get Along?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10261. <item>
10262. <title>Should I Marry a Man Who Converted to Marry Me?</title>
10263. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/should-i-marry-a-man-who-converted-to-marry-me/</link>
10265. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10266. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 21:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
10267. <category><![CDATA[Calling to Islam]]></category>
10268. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
10269. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
10270. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
10271. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
10272. <category><![CDATA[conversion]]></category>
10273. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
10274. <category><![CDATA[piety]]></category>
10275. <category><![CDATA[practicing Islam]]></category>
10276. <category><![CDATA[suitability]]></category>
10277. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342566</guid>
10278.  
10279. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can I marry my fiancé, who converted to Islam for our marriage but hasn’t learned about Islam properly yet? He&#8217;s unwilling to pray or fast but says he’s open to learning with a teacher. I’m worried if choosing him as a husband is a sin. Can I marry him [&#8230;]</p>
10280. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/should-i-marry-a-man-who-converted-to-marry-me/">Should I Marry a Man Who Converted to Marry Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10281. ]]></description>
10282. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
10283. </strong></p>
10284. <h3>Question</h3>
10285. <p>Can I marry my fiancé, who converted to Islam for our marriage but hasn’t learned about Islam properly yet? He&#8217;s unwilling to pray or fast but says he’s open to learning with a teacher. I’m worried if choosing him as a husband is a sin. Can I marry him and help him with his spiritual journey?</p>
10286. <h3>Answer</h3>
10287. <p>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for considering a suitor only after he is converted to Islam. However, you should not marry him until he properly practices and wants to practice.</p>
10288. <h4>Marriage</h4>
10289. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “A woman is married for four things: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty or her piety. Select the pious, may you be blessed!” [Bukhari &amp; Muslim] This hadith applies to both genders.</p>
10290. <p>It is dangerous and foolhardy to marry a man who does not pray and practice Islam. Please don’t consider it at all until you see that he loves Islam and wants to learn and practice. It doesn’t matter that he converted to marry you. We are talking about your life and your children’s future; you must not marry him until you have good reason to. As he is now, he is not Muslim marriage material. If you do, you might be setting yourself up for a lonely life of heartbreak, lack of spirituality, and blessings in your home.</p>
10291. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
10292. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/can-i-marry-a-man-who-converted-to-islam-for-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Marry a Man Who Converted to Islam for Me?</a></div>
10293. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/can-i-marry-a-man-after-he-converts-or-must-he-practice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Marry a Man After He Converts, or Must He Practice?</a></div>
10294. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/can-i-marry-someone-who-is-ready-to-accept-islam-for-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Marry Someone Ready to Accept Islam for Marriage?</a></div>
10295. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/can-i-marry-a-women-who-wants-to-convert-to-islam-because-she-loves-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can I Marry a Woman Who Wants to Convert to Islam Because She Loves Me?</a></div>
10296. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/am-i-sinning-by-planning-to-marry-a-man-after-he-converts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Am I Sinning by Planning to Marry a Man After He Converts?</a></div>
10297. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
10298. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
10299. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10300. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
10301. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10302. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/should-i-marry-a-man-who-converted-to-marry-me/">Should I Marry a Man Who Converted to Marry Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10308. <item>
10309. <title>What Happens to the Sins One Committed before Repentance?</title>
10310. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-happens-to-the-sins-one-committed-before-repentance/</link>
10312. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10313. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 20:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
10314. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
10315. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
10316. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
10317. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
10318. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
10319. <category><![CDATA[conditions]]></category>
10320. <category><![CDATA[expiation]]></category>
10321. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
10322. <category><![CDATA[remorse]]></category>
10323. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
10324. <category><![CDATA[rights]]></category>
10325. <category><![CDATA[seeking forgiveness]]></category>
10326. <category><![CDATA[seeking knowledge]]></category>
10327. <category><![CDATA[sincerity]]></category>
10328. <category><![CDATA[Sins]]></category>
10329. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342560</guid>
10330.  
10331. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If someone committed numerous sins before sincerely repenting to Allah, including backbiting, beating, stealing, and shedding blood, what should they do for expiation? Can repentance erase past sins, even if they can’t afford to compensate or remember all their transgressions? Additionally, if the harmed person forgives, is expiation still [&#8230;]</p>
10332. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-happens-to-the-sins-one-committed-before-repentance/">What Happens to the Sins One Committed before Repentance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10333. ]]></description>
10334. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
10335. <h3>Question</h3>
10336. <p>If someone committed numerous sins before sincerely repenting to Allah, including backbiting, beating, stealing, and shedding blood, what should they do for expiation? Can repentance erase past sins, even if they can’t afford to compensate or remember all their transgressions? Additionally, if the harmed person forgives, is expiation still required?</p>
10337. <h3>Answer</h3>
10338. <div>
10339. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
10340. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question, and Allah Most High accept your regret, repentance, and forgiveness, Amin.</p>
10341. <p>Your expiation is to repent to Allah Most High and continue to seek forgiveness for all the sins you know or don&#8217;t know of.</p>
10342. <h4>The Conditions for Repentance</h4>
10343. <p>The conditions for repentance are well-known:</p>
10344. <ol>
10345. <li>Leaving the sin;</li>
10346. <li>Remorse over having sinned;</li>
10347. <li>Resolve never to return to the sin;</li>
10348. </ol>
10349. <h4>Sins Against Others</h4>
10350. <p>4. If it relates to the rights of another person, then to return the rights or property one wrongly took.</p>
10351. <p>[Khadimi, Al-Bariqa fi Sharh al-Tariqa; Nawawi, Riyad al-Salihin]</p>
10352. <h4>Repentance from Backbiting</h4>
10353. <p>Repentance from backbiting and slander is a process.  It entails:</p>
10354. <ol>
10355. <li>Desisting from backbiting</li>
10356. <li>Resolving not to backbite again</li>
10357. <li>expressing remorse</li>
10358. <li>Seeking Allah’s forgiveness for yourself and the victim of your backbiting</li>
10359. </ol>
10360. <div>
10361. Scholars differ as to whether the backbiter must seek pardon from the victim. Some opine that it is not stipulated that informing him might cause greater distress and anguish. The expiation would then be for the backbiter to praise the person in the same gatherings where he backbit him. In addition, the backbiter should stop others from backbiting the victim to the best of his ability.</p>
10362. <p>[Ibn Kathir, Tafsir Ibn-Kathir]</p></div>
10363. <div></div>
10364. <div>If the backbiting did not reach the ears of the person, it would suffice for him to be remorseful and seek forgiveness for the person as per the detail provided above.</p>
10365. </div>
10366. <div>If these conditions are truly met, one can expect one’s sins to be forgiven. However, one has to be very careful about how sincere one is in fulfilling one’s conditions. It is recommended to seek forgiveness a lot and to repent every time the sin comes to one’s mind.</p>
10367. </div>
10368. <div>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
10369. </div>
10370. <div><strong>Related </strong></div>
10371. <ul>
10372. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/reader-on-returning-stolen-property/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reader on Stealth and Returning Stolen Items &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10373. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-is-sincere-repentance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is Sincere Repentance? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10374. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/manslaughter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">manslaughter Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10375. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/forgiving-others-for-murder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forgiving Others for Murder &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10376. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-tawba-repentance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Tawba (Repentance) &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10377. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/prayer-of-repentance-salat-al-tawba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer of Repentance: Salat al-Tawba &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10378. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-i-strengthen-my-faith-and-truly-repent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Strengthen My Faith and Truly Repent? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10379. </ul>
10380. <div></div>
10381. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
10382. <div></div>
10383. </div>
10384. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
10385. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
10386. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
10387. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
10388. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-happens-to-the-sins-one-committed-before-repentance/">What Happens to the Sins One Committed before Repentance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10394. <item>
10395. <title>What Is the Status of the Following, Give Charity as It Stands in the Way of Calamity?</title>
10396. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-is-the-status-of-the-following-give-charity-as-it-stands-in-the-way-of-calamity/</link>
10398. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10399. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 20:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
10400. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
10401. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
10402. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
10403. <category><![CDATA[Zakat]]></category>
10404. <category><![CDATA[Anas]]></category>
10405. <category><![CDATA[Bayhaqi]]></category>
10406. <category><![CDATA[calamity]]></category>
10407. <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
10408. <category><![CDATA[fabricated hadith]]></category>
10409. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
10410. <category><![CDATA[ibn al-jawzi]]></category>
10411. <category><![CDATA[Ibn Hajar]]></category>
10412. <category><![CDATA[Mundhiri]]></category>
10413. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
10414. <category><![CDATA[Sakhawi]]></category>
10415. <category><![CDATA[SeekersGuidance]]></category>
10416. <category><![CDATA[Weak Hadith]]></category>
10417. <category><![CDATA[zakat]]></category>
10418. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342556</guid>
10419.  
10420. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith “give charity as it stands in the way of calamity” authentic? Are there Quranic verses supporting the notion that charity prevents grief and hardship? I’m cautious about hadith authenticity due to potential fabrication. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray [&#8230;]</p>
10421. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-is-the-status-of-the-following-give-charity-as-it-stands-in-the-way-of-calamity/">What Is the Status of the Following, Give Charity as It Stands in the Way of Calamity?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10422. ]]></description>
10423. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
10424. <h3>Question</h3>
10425. <p>Is the hadith “give charity as it stands in the way of calamity” authentic? Are there Quranic verses supporting the notion that charity prevents grief and hardship? I’m cautious about hadith authenticity due to potential fabrication.</p>
10426. <h3>Answer</h3>
10427. <div>
10428. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
10429. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
10430. <h4>Zakat Prevents Grief</h4>
10431. <p>As the Quran mentions, those who give their Zakat due alms will have no fear or grief.</p>
10432. <p>Allah Most High says, “Indeed, those who believe, do good, establish prayer, and pay due alms will receive their reward from their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.” [Quran, 2:277]</p>
10433. <h4>Calamity Cannot Overcome Charity.</h4>
10434. <p>Anas (Allah be pleased with him) reports, “Give charity without delay, for indeed, calamity cannot overcome it.”</p>
10435. <p>This is not found in Tirmidhi or any of the six authentic books mentioned<br />
10436. by Imam Sakhawi in Al-Maqasid al-Hasana. Ibn al-Jawzi has mentioned it in his Al-Mawdu’at (Fabricated Traditions). Haythami grades it as a weak hadith.</p>
10437. <p>[Sakhawi, Al Maqasid al-Hasana, Ibn al-Jawzi, Al-Mawdu’at]</p>
10438. <p>Imam Bayhaqi, ‘Allamah Mundhiri, and Hafiz Ibn Hajar (Allah have mercy on them all) have stated that this is more reliably attributed to Anas (Allah be pleased with him) and should, therefore, be attributed to him rather than the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
10439. <p>[Bayhaqi, Al-Sunan al-Kubra, Mundhiri, Targhib; Sakhawi, Al Maqasid al-Hasana]</p>
10440. <p>The hadith scholars explain that this hadith encourages giving charity to those deserving before one becomes ill or dies, for calamities cannot overcome it. The hadith portrays charity and calamities as two horse races; whichever one wins the race will not be overcome by the other. Therefore, by hastening charity, a person ensures that he is not overcome by calamity.</p>
10441. <p>[Mulla Ali al-Qari, Mirqat al-Mafatih]</p>
10442. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah. Also, I would like to encourage you to take a SeekersGuidance course.</p>
10443. <h4>Related</h4>
10444. <ul>
10445. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/zakat/what-is-the-difference-between-ongoing-charity-and-regular-charity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is the Difference Between Ongoing Charity and Regular Charity? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10446. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-to-strengthen-faith-in-allah-and-return-to-him-a-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Strengthen Faith in Allah and Return to Him? </a></li>
10447. <li><a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=737" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ibn Hajar’s Nukhba Explained: Principles of Hadith (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
10448. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/science-or-hadith-a-critical-discussion-of-contradictory-hadiths/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Science or Hadith?: A Critical Discussion of Contradictory Hadiths &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10449. </ul>
10450. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a> like <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=737" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ibn Hajar’s Nukhba Explained: Principles of Hadith (seekersguidance.org)</a></div>
10451. <div></div>
10452. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
10453. <div></div>
10454. </div>
10455. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
10456. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
10457. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
10458. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
10459. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/what-is-the-status-of-the-following-give-charity-as-it-stands-in-the-way-of-calamity/">What Is the Status of the Following, Give Charity as It Stands in the Way of Calamity?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10465. <item>
10466. <title>Can We Really Trust the Standards Set by the AAOIFI?</title>
10467. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-we-really-trust-the-standards-set-by-the-aaoifi/</link>
10469. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10470. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 20:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
10471. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
10472. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
10473. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
10474. <category><![CDATA[AAOIFI]]></category>
10475. <category><![CDATA[Collaborative Process]]></category>
10476. <category><![CDATA[Consensus Standards]]></category>
10477. <category><![CDATA[Consultative Process]]></category>
10478. <category><![CDATA[islamic finance]]></category>
10479. <category><![CDATA[Islamic scholars]]></category>
10480. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342552</guid>
10481.  
10482. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
10483. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-we-really-trust-the-standards-set-by-the-aaoifi/">Can We Really Trust the Standards Set by the AAOIFI?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10484. ]]></description>
10485. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani<br />
10486. </strong></p>
10487. <h3>Question</h3>
10488. <p>I was trying to find permissible ways to invest money and stumbled upon the AAOIFI standards. Can they really be trusted?</p>
10489. <h3>Answer</h3>
10490. <p>The AAOIFI Standards are consensus standards for Islamic Financial Institutions.</p>
10491. <p>They were put together through a robust consultative and collaborative process involving leading Islamic scholars and specialists in Islamic finance.</p>
10492. <p>While specific scholars may have specific disagreements with particulars of the Standards&#8211;given their nature as consensus standards&#8211;most leading contemporary scholars specialized in Islamic finance trust and approve of the AAOIFI Standards.</p>
10493. <p>And Allah is the giver of success and facilitation.</p>
10494. <p>[Shaykh] Faraz Rabbani</p>
10495. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars worldwide. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
10496. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz is a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey to knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus, and he continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
10497. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Damascus, he was privileged to learn from the late Shaykh Adib al-Kallas, who was renowned as the foremost theologian of his time. Shaykh Faraz also studied under Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi, Who is recognized as one of the leading Hanafi jurists of our era.</span></p>
10498. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upon completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007. His return marked a new chapter in his service to the community. He founded SeekersGuidance. The organization reflects his commitment to spreading Islamic knowledge. It aims to be reliable, relevant, inspiring, and accessible. This mission addresses both online and on-the-ground needs.</span></p>
10499. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz is also an accomplished author. His notable work includes “Absolute Essentials of Islam: Faith, Prayer, and the Path of Salvation According to the Hanafi School,” which was published by White Thread Press in 2004 and significantly contributes to Islamic literature.</span></p>
10500. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center, which underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
10501. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz Rabbani’s life and work are profoundly committed to</span><b> Islamic scholarship. His teachings continue to enlighten and guide seekers of knowledge worldwide.</b></p>
10502. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10503. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-we-really-trust-the-standards-set-by-the-aaoifi/">Can We Really Trust the Standards Set by the AAOIFI?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10508. </item>
10509. <item>
10510. <title>Can I Use Interest to Pay the Penalty for My Broken Oath?</title>
10511. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/transactions-shafii-fiqh/can-i-use-interest-to-pay-the-penalty-for-my-broken-oath/</link>
10513. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Basit Manzoor]]></dc:creator>
10514. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 18:32:33 +0000</pubDate>
10515. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
10516. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
10517. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
10518. <category><![CDATA[Transactions (Shafii)]]></category>
10519. <category><![CDATA[compensation]]></category>
10520. <category><![CDATA[compensation and interest]]></category>
10521. <category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
10522. <category><![CDATA[Gratitude to Allah]]></category>
10523. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
10524. <category><![CDATA[interest]]></category>
10525. <category><![CDATA[kaffara]]></category>
10526. <category><![CDATA[oath]]></category>
10527. <category><![CDATA[Oath breaking]]></category>
10528. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
10529. <category><![CDATA[payment]]></category>
10530. <category><![CDATA[riba]]></category>
10531. <category><![CDATA[suffer]]></category>
10532. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342549</guid>
10533.  
10534. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Twelve months ago, I was scammed by a trading business. I had proof from their terms and services that I could request a full refund within 45 days of purchasing the product. I didn’t get a refund from them, and my bank was horrible at handling the situation. Now, nine [&#8230;]</p>
10535. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/transactions-shafii-fiqh/can-i-use-interest-to-pay-the-penalty-for-my-broken-oath/">Can I Use Interest to Pay the Penalty for My Broken Oath?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10536. ]]></description>
10537. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by <b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></strong></p>
10538. <div>
10539. <h3>Question</h3>
10540. <p>Twelve months ago, I was scammed by a trading business. I had proof from their terms and services that I could request a full refund within 45 days of purchasing the product. I didn’t get a refund from them, and my bank was horrible at handling the situation.</p>
10541. <p>Now, nine months later, a financial institution came and looked at the case and determined that I was in the right. They said the bank has to give me extra compensation (8% interest from June 3rd until now) as it has taken nearly a year, and I’m still trying to get it back.</p>
10542. <p>Can I use this extra money to pay off my oath expiation, as I suffered a significant financial loss?</p>
10543. <h3>Answer</h3>
10544. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
10545. <p>May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
10546. <p>Giving, receiving, witnessing, recording, or benefiting from interest is unlawful (riba).</p>
10547. <p>Therefore, any interest earned must be returned to its rightful owner or given away in charity without expecting reward or benefit. It cannot be used for personal benefit, including paying off taxes or other debts, and Allah knows best.</p>
10548. <h4>Gratitude</h4>
10549. <p>Firstly, one must express gratitude to Allah for resolving the matter in your favor and acknowledge that seeking one’s rightful due is permissible. In Islam, seeking justice is commendable, and your patience throughout this ordeal is praiseworthy. Be grateful to Allah for getting you this far; perhaps He will resolve your financial difficulty as well.</p>
10550. <p>Allah (Most High) says:</p>
10551. <p>“And (remember) when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more. But if you are ungrateful, surely My punishment is severe.’” [Quran, 14:7]</p>
10552. <h4>Compensation Payment or Interest?</h4>
10553. <p>Regarding the additional compensation received from the financial institution, it is crucial to discern the nature of this compensation. You have described it to be “interest”. Interest (riba) is strictly prohibited in Islam.</p>
10554. <p>Allah (Most High) says in the Quran:</p>
10555. <p>“O believers! Fear Allah, and give up outstanding interest if you are (true) believers. If you do not, beware of war with Allah and His Messenger! But if you repent, you may retain your principal—neither inflicting nor suffering harm. [Quran, 2:278-279]</p>
10556. <p>However, the 8% mentioned in your case may be viewed differently. If it is considered compensation for the financial loss and inconvenience you experienced during the delay in resolving the matter, this would not necessarily be “interest,” and Allah knows best.</p>
10557. <p>To ascertain the permissibility of using this extra money to pay off an oath expiation (kaffara), it would be advisable to get the details from the relevant financial institution and then consult with a qualified Islamic scholar who can review the specific details of the case in light of Islamic Law. They can provide a more precise ruling based on the principles of Sacred Law.</p>
10558. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.<br />
10559. [Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
10560. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10561. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
10562. <p>Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</p>
10563. <p>He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</p>
10564. <p>Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</p>
10565. </div>
10566. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/transactions-shafii-fiqh/can-i-use-interest-to-pay-the-penalty-for-my-broken-oath/">Can I Use Interest to Pay the Penalty for My Broken Oath?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10571. </item>
10572. <item>
10573. <title>The Final Sermon: Inheritance and Lineage</title>
10574. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/final-sermon-inheritance-lineage/</link>
10576. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
10577. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
10578. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
10579. <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
10580. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad]]></category>
10581. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
10582. <category><![CDATA[bequests]]></category>
10583. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
10584. <category><![CDATA[community]]></category>
10585. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
10586. <category><![CDATA[confusion]]></category>
10587. <category><![CDATA[death]]></category>
10588. <category><![CDATA[disputes]]></category>
10589. <category><![CDATA[doubts]]></category>
10590. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
10591. <category><![CDATA[farewell hajj]]></category>
10592. <category><![CDATA[farewell pilgrimage]]></category>
10593. <category><![CDATA[farewell sermon]]></category>
10594. <category><![CDATA[final sermon]]></category>
10595. <category><![CDATA[inheritance]]></category>
10596. <category><![CDATA[inheritors]]></category>
10597. <category><![CDATA[judgment]]></category>
10598. <category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
10599. <category><![CDATA[laws of inheritance]]></category>
10600. <category><![CDATA[lineage]]></category>
10601. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
10602. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
10603. <category><![CDATA[sanctity of family]]></category>
10604. <category><![CDATA[society]]></category>
10605. <category><![CDATA[unlawful intercourse]]></category>
10606. <category><![CDATA[wedlock]]></category>
10607. <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category>
10608. <category><![CDATA[zina]]></category>
10609. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332447</guid>
10610.  
10611. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
10612. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/final-sermon-inheritance-lineage/">The Final Sermon: Inheritance and Lineage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10613. ]]></description>
10614. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=636">The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity</a>.</span></h3>
10615. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“O people: Allah has apportioned to every deserving heir his share of the estate. No deserving heir may accept a special bequest. And no special bequest may exceed a third of the estate.”</span></p></blockquote>
10616. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) laid out principles related to inheritance and estates. Inheritance in the Sacred Law has been pre-apportioned. If somebody dies, their wealth belongs to their pre-apportioned inheritors. There is wisdom in it. This is more equitable.</span></p>
10617. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It spreads wealth out within the family. It prevents disputes within the family. Both male and female inheritors get money, even though in traditional societies, women were not responsible for providing for anybody. Women get their apportioned share, men get their apportioned share, and it takes care of all scenarios.  </span></p>
10618. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It avoids family breaking up as often happens upon death. </span></p>
10619. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One can give up to one-third of one’s wealth as a bequest, as a will to someone else. But, there can be no bequest to an inheritor. Anybody who is getting one of the pre-apportioned shares of the inheritance, cannot be given extra.</span></p>
10620. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is very important to know about and to study the laws of inheritance, but also the wisdom underlying the laws of inheritance as well. It is half of knowledge and one of the first knowledges that will go from the community (Umma). Few people ever ask about inheritance. </span></p>
10621. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sanctity of Family</span></h4>
10622. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“A child’s lineage is that of the [husband who owns the] bed, and adulterers shall be stoned. Whoever claims to be the son of someone besides his father or a bondsman who claims to belong to other than his masters shall bear the curse of Allah and the angels and all men: no deflecting of it or ransom for it shall be accepted from him.”</span></p>
10623. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Marriage is sacred. It is key to the preservation of a good society because virtue is cultivated in and through family. </span></p>
10624. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good relations in the community and society are cultivated through family. Unlawful sexual intercourse (zina), which is any intercourse outside of marriage, whether before marriage or during marriage, is destructive to family and society. That is why the punishments for it are very strong. It is meant to be a very strong deterrent against it.</span></p>
10625. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A child’s lineage is ascribed to the marital bed. So a child is ascribed to the father in the context of marriage to serve as a deterrent against unlawful sexual intercourse. The child born out of wedlock is not given the lineage of their father. </span></p>
10626. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lineage and Inheritance</span></h4>
10627. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Of course, they must be taken care of, provided for, and treated equitably. They are not disgraced in society nor looked down upon. But, it is a very strong deterrent. </span></p>
10628. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That child, biologically the mother’s and not the father’s, will not inherit from the father. Yet, the father is highly encouraged to include them in their bequest. </span></p>
10629. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is obviously disadvantageous to the child. It is meant to be a social deterrent. Notice the grave implications of unlawful sexual intercourse. You cannot refer to them as the son of so and so. If Ghayn was born from Ain, out of wedlock, he could not be referred to in society as Ghayn ibn Ain.</span></p>
10630. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Of course, it is disadvantageous to the individual, but if you look at the context, this is meant to serve as a social deterrent that do not engage in things that are not just harmful to you as an individual, but that are destructive of society. </span></p>
10631. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unlawful sexual intercourse destroys societies. They also acquire the displeasure of Allah. When unlawful sexual intercourse and open nudity becomes widespread, then natural disasters become widespread. We know that earthquakes will spread. Other things spread.</span></p>
10632. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Mercy to All Worlds</span></h4>
10633. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah tells us about the beloved Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace)</span></p>
10634. <blockquote><p>وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَـٰكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةًۭ لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ</p>
10635. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Nor did We send you but as a mercy to all worlds of beings. ”[Quran, 21:107; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
10636. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Everything the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) has come with, if soundly understood, is mercy in its fullest possible expression. If you do not see mercy, wisdom, and justice in any teaching of Islam, then you are either misunderstanding it or it is being conveyed to you in an unsound manner.</span></p>
10637. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remind yourself that, “My Lord is the All-Merciful, the Particularly Merciful. He is the Wise, the Just. He is the Generous and everything in His religion is merciful, wise and just.” </span></p>
10638. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If understood in its purpose, wisdom, and consequences, both worldly and next-worldly, the least of it is that if that ruling, soundly understood, soundly implemented, is followed, there is eternal reward for it in the hereafter.</span></p>
10639. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wisdom and Justice</span></h4>
10640. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our beloved Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) reportedly said, “The only cure for confusion is to ask.”</span></p>
10641. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Likewise, if you hear something from the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) that troubles you, know that the thing you find troubling relates either to what is conveyed to you or what you are understanding. It is not what the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said. </span></p>
10642. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is nothing the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said that is anything but the utmost possibility of mercy, wisdom and justice, all things considered. He is the Messenger of Mercy (Allah bless him and give him peace). He is the Messenger of Good (Allah bless him and give him peace).</span></p>
10643. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Suspend your judgment. If you are troubled about something, do not let that trouble remain. That is like having a wooden frame and you see some woodworms in it. If you ignore them, they will spread and the frame will get eaten up and your wall could collapse. </span></p>
10644. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Likewise, if you have confusion and doubts, that is a breeding ground for the misgivings of Satan. Rather, renew your commitment that “I accept what is true with Allah.” Remind yourself of Allah’s mercy, wisdom, and justice. </span></p>
10645. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remind yourself that the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) is nothing but merciful, wise and just. That is what this religion is. Religion is sincere concern for good, all things considered.</span></p>
10646. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10647. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10648. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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10651. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/final-sermon-inheritance-lineage/">The Final Sermon: Inheritance and Lineage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10657. <item>
10658. <title>How Can I Tell My Mother I Want to Raise a Family Instead of Having a Career?</title>
10659. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-can-i-tell-my-mother-i-want-to-raise-a-family-instead-of-having-a-career/</link>
10661. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10662. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
10663. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
10664. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
10665. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
10666. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
10667. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
10668. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
10669. <category><![CDATA[Sacrifice]]></category>
10670. <category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>
10671. <category><![CDATA[COMMUNICATION]]></category>
10672. <category><![CDATA[compromise]]></category>
10673. <category><![CDATA[consent]]></category>
10674. <category><![CDATA[controlling parents]]></category>
10675. <category><![CDATA[dreams]]></category>
10676. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
10677. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
10678. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
10679. <category><![CDATA[mother]]></category>
10680. <category><![CDATA[passion]]></category>
10681. <category><![CDATA[respect]]></category>
10682. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342537</guid>
10683.  
10684. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How can I express my desire to pursue marriage and a simple life to my mom without upsetting her? Considering my mom’s sacrifices for my future, is it reasonable to prioritize marriage and family over a career? Answer Mother Allah Most High has told us in the Quran, “And [&#8230;]</p>
10685. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-can-i-tell-my-mother-i-want-to-raise-a-family-instead-of-having-a-career/">How Can I Tell My Mother I Want to Raise a Family Instead of Having a Career?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10686. ]]></description>
10687. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
10688. </strong></p>
10689. <h3>Question</h3>
10690. <p>How can I express my desire to pursue marriage and a simple life to my mom without upsetting her? Considering my mom’s sacrifices for my future, is it reasonable to prioritize marriage and family over a career?</p>
10691. <h3>Answer</h3>
10692. <h4><span style="font-size: 18px;">Mother</span></h4>
10693. <p>Allah Most High has told us in the Quran, “And We have commanded people to ˹honour˺ their parents. Their mothers bore them through hardship upon hardship, and their weaning takes two years. So be grateful to Me and your parents. To Me, it is the final return. But if they pressure you to associate with Me what you do not know of, do not obey them. Still, keep their company in this world courteously.” [Quran, 31:14-15]</p>
10694. <h4>Compromise</h4>
10695. <p>You should be open with your mother and tell her what you want. You are not required in Islam to sacrifice your dreams to your parents. The best thing to do is compromise so you are both satisfied. I’m sure she also wants you to marry, but it doesn’t mean you should forgo education. Find your passion, pursue it for Allah and His Messenger’s sake, intending to help Muhammad’s umma (Allah bless him and give him peace), and if a good proposal comes, you should accept. I don’t know if your father is in the picture, but you need his consent to marry. You can still live your dream; just plan it and ask Allah to guide you in the right way.</p>
10696. <h4>Turn to Allah<strong><br />
10697. </strong></h4>
10698. <p>Turn to Allah Most High with regular prayer and du`a, and pray the Prayer of Need for open communication, love, and respect between you and your mother.</p>
10699. <h4>Du`a</h4>
10700. <p>I recommend you say this prophetic du`a daily:</p>
10701. <p dir="rtl"><strong>اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ مُنْكَرَاتِ الْأَخْلَاقِ والأعْمالِ والأَهْواء.</strong></p>
10702. <div></div>
10703. <p>“O God, I seek refuge in Thee from objectionable characteristics, deeds, and passions.” [Tirmidhi]</p>
10704. <p>Please see these links as well:</p>
10705. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-do-i-convince-my-mother-to-let-me-marry-while-i-am-studying/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Convince My Mother to Let Me Marry While I Am Studying?</a></p>
10706. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/adab/do-i-need-my-mothers-consent-to-marry-whom-i-wish/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do I Need My Mother’s Consent To Marry Whom I Wish?</a></p>
10707. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-i-deal-with-controlling-parents-who-want-to-choose-my-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Deal with Controlling Parents Who Want to Choose My Career?</a></p>
10708. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
10709. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
10710. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10711. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
10712. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10713. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-can-i-tell-my-mother-i-want-to-raise-a-family-instead-of-having-a-career/">How Can I Tell My Mother I Want to Raise a Family Instead of Having a Career?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10719. <item>
10720. <title>Can You Recommend a Du’a to Find Ease in Practicing Religion?</title>
10721. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-you-recommend-a-dua-to-find-ease-in-practicing-religion/</link>
10723. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10724. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
10725. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
10726. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
10727. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
10728. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
10729. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
10730. <category><![CDATA[acceptance]]></category>
10731. <category><![CDATA[Balance]]></category>
10732. <category><![CDATA[contentment]]></category>
10733. <category><![CDATA[difficulty]]></category>
10734. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
10735. <category><![CDATA[ease]]></category>
10736. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
10737. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
10738. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
10739. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
10740. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
10741. <category><![CDATA[Provision]]></category>
10742. <category><![CDATA[Quranic Verses]]></category>
10743. <category><![CDATA[religiosity]]></category>
10744. <category><![CDATA[religious practice]]></category>
10745. <category><![CDATA[Tirmidhi]]></category>
10746. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342531</guid>
10747.  
10748. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Can You Recommend a Du’a to Find Ease in Practicing Religion? Answer Thank you for your question. I commend you for your sincere intention to live a religious lifestyle and I pray that Allah gives you that ease tenfold, such that you would not know or desire anything else. [&#8230;]</p>
10749. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-you-recommend-a-dua-to-find-ease-in-practicing-religion/">Can You Recommend a Du’a to Find Ease in Practicing Religion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10750. ]]></description>
10751. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
10752. </strong></p>
10753. <h3>Question</h3>
10754. <p>Can You Recommend a Du’a to Find Ease in Practicing Religion?</p>
10755. <h3>Answer</h3>
10756. <div>
10757. <p>Thank you for your question. I commend you for your sincere intention to live a religious lifestyle and I pray that Allah gives you that ease tenfold, such that you would not know or desire anything else.</p>
10758. <h4>Du`a<strong><br />
10759. </strong></h4>
10760. <p dir="rtl"><strong>رَبَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا بِمَآ أَنزَلْتَ وَٱتَّبَعْنَا ٱلرَّسُولَ فَٱكْتُبْنَا مَعَ ٱلشَّـٰهِدِينَ</strong></p>
10761. <p>“Our Lord! We believe in Your revelations and follow the messenger, so count us among those who bear witness.” [Quran, 3:53]</p>
10762. <p dir="rtl"><strong>رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَآءِ</strong></p>
10763. <p>My Lord! Make me and those ˹believers˺ of my descendants keep up prayer. Our Lord! Accept my prayers. [Quran, 14:40]</p>
10764. <p dir="rtl"><strong>‏اللّهُمّ اكْفِني بِحَلالِكَ عَن حَرامَِ، وأغْنِني بِفَضلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِواك.</strong></p>
10765. <p>O Allah! Grant me enough of what You make lawful so that I may dispense with what You make unlawful, and enable me by Your Grace to dispense with all but You). [Tirmidhi]</p>
10766. <h4>Tips</h4>
10767. <p>Please see the many relevant tips on how to practice here:</p>
10768. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/why-is-it-so-hard-to-get-religious-and-stay-religious/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Is It So Hard to Get Religious and Stay Religious?</a></p>
10769. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-can-i-find-balance-in-religious-practice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Find Balance in Religious Practice?</a></p>
10770. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/islam-seem-difficult-follow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Does Islam Seem So Difficult to Follow?</a></p>
10771. </div>
10772. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
10773. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
10774. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10775. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
10776. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10777. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/guidance-answers/can-you-recommend-a-dua-to-find-ease-in-practicing-religion/">Can You Recommend a Du’a to Find Ease in Practicing Religion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10782. </item>
10783. <item>
10784. <title>How Can I Convince My Parents to Let Me Marry Someone Who Is Not of Our Sufi Order?</title>
10785. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-can-i-convince-my-parents-to-let-me-marry-someone-who-is-not-of-our-sufi-order/</link>
10787. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10788. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
10789. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
10790. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
10791. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
10792. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
10793. <category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
10794. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
10795. <category><![CDATA[Emotional Resilience]]></category>
10796. <category><![CDATA[Emotional Wellbeing]]></category>
10797. <category><![CDATA[Family Approval]]></category>
10798. <category><![CDATA[gentle approach]]></category>
10799. <category><![CDATA[istikhara]]></category>
10800. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
10801. <category><![CDATA[Open Discussion]]></category>
10802. <category><![CDATA[parental approval]]></category>
10803. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
10804. <category><![CDATA[prayer of need]]></category>
10805. <category><![CDATA[Prayer of Seeking Guidance]]></category>
10806. <category><![CDATA[Sufi Practice]]></category>
10807. <category><![CDATA[trust in Allah]]></category>
10808. <category><![CDATA[Trust in Allah's Decree]]></category>
10809. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342525</guid>
10810.  
10811. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How Can I Convince My Parents to Let Me Marry Someone Who Is Not of Our Sufi Order? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your suffering, and I pray that you can convince your parents that there is nothing wrong with your choice and that you [&#8230;]</p>
10812. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-can-i-convince-my-parents-to-let-me-marry-someone-who-is-not-of-our-sufi-order/">How Can I Convince My Parents to Let Me Marry Someone Who Is Not of Our Sufi Order?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10813. ]]></description>
10814. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
10815. </strong></p>
10816. <h3>Question</h3>
10817. <p>How Can I Convince My Parents to Let Me Marry Someone Who Is Not of Our Sufi Order?</p>
10818. <h3>Answer</h3>
10819. <div>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your suffering, and I pray that you can convince your parents that there is nothing wrong with your choice and that you should have the freedom to choose.</div>
10820. <h4><strong><br />
10821. </strong>Istikhara</h4>
10822. <p>First, although you feel sure about this man, you must take the correct steps and pray <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/istikhara-the-prayer-of-seeking-guidance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Istikhara: The Prayer of Seeking Guidance</a>. Try to pray early before fajr, for Allah is keen to answer dua and forgive.</p>
10823. <p>The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Our Lord, who is blessed and exalted, descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last one-third of the night remains and says: Who supplicated Me so that I may answer him? Who asks of Me so that I may give to him? Who asks My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?” [Tirmidhi]</p>
10824. <h4>No imam<strong><br />
10825. </strong></h4>
10826. <p>If Allah Most High gives you positive feelings about marrying him, be patient and pray that Allah makes an opening for you. Not much can be done without your parent’s approval, as an imam doesn’t have the right to overrule your father’s decision. I advise you to use a gentle approach to convince them.</p>
10827. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Allah is gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness.” [Ibn Maja]</p>
10828. <h4>Discuss It Openly<strong><br />
10829. </strong></h4>
10830. <p>Your suitor should openly and honestly discuss how serious he is about you with your family. He should tell them that he is willing to wait until they change their minds and that he is devoted to Allah and His Messenger and will not stop you from your Sufi practice. He should ask them to pray istikhara and meet with him as often as they wish to be sure. He might even ask to visit a Sufi gathering with your family to understand your family’s devotion to it.</p>
10831. <h4>Make Dua and Give Charity</h4>
10832. <p>Turn to Allah in fervent du`a to help you in this time of need. Pray the Prayer of Need. Recite these duas and memorize them if you can. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/selected-prophetic-prayers-for-spiritual-physical-and-emotional-wellbeing-by-chaplain-ibrahim-long/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Selected Prophetic Prayers for Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional Wellbeing by Chaplain Ibrahim Long</a> My teacher once told me that nothing gets rid of a problem like giving charity. So give regularly; may Allah accept it and facilitate your path.</p>
10833. <h4>If Nothing Works, Walk Away</h4>
10834. <p>Never allow yourself to get so emotionally attached to a man you can’t walk away. If it doesn’t work out, if your parents don’t approve, there is not much you can do about it. You would have to move on and forget about him completely. This is not easy to do with a broken heart. I pray that it does not come to this, but be prepared for anything. If Allah wills for this to not work out, trust in Him, submit to His decree, and look forward to something better.</p>
10835. <p>Find solace in the following hadith: The Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Wondrous is the affair of a believer for there is good in every affair of his, and this is not the case with anyone else except the believer. If he has an occasion to feel delighted, he thanks (Allah). Thus, there is a good for him in it, and if he is harmed, he endures it patiently. Thus there is a good for him in it.” [Muslim]</p>
10836. <p>Please see these links as well:</p>
10837. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-can-i-convince-my-beloveds-parents-that-they-should-let-us-marry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Convince My Beloved’s Parents That They Should Let Us Marry?</a></div>
10838. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/why-do-my-parents-not-accept-my-desired-spouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Convince My Parents to Accept My Desired Spouse From a “lower caste?”</a></div>
10839. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/reader-on-parents-rejecting-suitors-for-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reader on Parents Rejecting Suitors for Marriage</a></div>
10840. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
10841. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
10842. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
10843. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
10844. <p>&nbsp;</p>
10845. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-can-i-convince-my-parents-to-let-me-marry-someone-who-is-not-of-our-sufi-order/">How Can I Convince My Parents to Let Me Marry Someone Who Is Not of Our Sufi Order?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10850. </item>
10851. <item>
10852. <title>Can a Woman Uncover Below the Ankle Area In Front of a Non-Mahram Woman?</title>
10853. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-a-woman-uncover-below-the-ankle-area-in-front-of-a-non-mahram-woman/</link>
10855. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10856. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
10857. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
10858. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
10859. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
10860. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
10861. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
10862. <category><![CDATA[hadith authenticity]]></category>
10863. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
10864. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
10865. <category><![CDATA[non-mahram]]></category>
10866. <category><![CDATA[Sharia law]]></category>
10867. <category><![CDATA[Women's Dress Code]]></category>
10868. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342517</guid>
10869.  
10870. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a Woman Uncover Below the Ankle Area In Front of a Non-Mahram Woman? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. It is permissible for a woman to leave her feet [&#8230;]</p>
10871. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-a-woman-uncover-below-the-ankle-area-in-front-of-a-non-mahram-woman/">Can a Woman Uncover Below the Ankle Area In Front of a Non-Mahram Woman?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10872. ]]></description>
10873. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
10874. <h3>Question</h3>
10875. <p>Can a Woman Uncover Below the Ankle Area In Front of a Non-Mahram Woman?</p>
10876. <h3>Answer</h3>
10877. <div>
10878. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
10879. </div>
10880. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
10881. <p>It is permissible for a woman to leave her feet uncovered in the prayer and outside the prayer.  And it is obligatory, according to other Sunni schools, such as the Shafi`is, that they are parts of the body that must be covered</p>
10882. </div>
10883. <div>However, caution is to cover the feet because it is obligatory, according to other Sunni schools. See the links below in detail.</p>
10884. </div>
10885. <div>[Ibn ʿAbidin, Radd al-Muhtar; Khusro, Durar al-Hukkam; Ibn Maza al-Bukhari, Al-Muhit al-Burhani]</div>
10886. <div></div>
10887. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
10888. <h4>Related</h4>
10889. <ul>
10890. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-detailed-exposition-of-the-fiqh-of-covering-ones-nakedness-awra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Detailed Exposition of the Fiqh of Covering One&#8217;s Nakedness (awra) &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10891. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/women-covering-feet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Women Covering Feet &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
10892. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/halal-and-haram/must-a-muslim-woman-cover-her-feet-according-to-shafii-school/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Must a Muslim Woman Cover Her Feet according to Shafi’i School? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
10893. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-to-position-feet-during-prostration-and-sitting-in-prayer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do Women Place Their Feet in Prostration? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
10894. </ul>
10895. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
10896. <div></div>
10897. </div>
10898. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
10899. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
10900. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
10901. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
10902. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-a-woman-uncover-below-the-ankle-area-in-front-of-a-non-mahram-woman/">Can a Woman Uncover Below the Ankle Area In Front of a Non-Mahram Woman?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10907. </item>
10908. <item>
10909. <title>What Is the Ruling of the Hadith of Who Is Superior, the Women of This World or Hur Al-Ain?</title>
10910. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/what-is-the-ruling-of-the-hadith-of-who-is-superior-the-women-of-this-world-or-hur-al-ain/</link>
10912. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10913. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
10914. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
10915. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
10916. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
10917. <category><![CDATA[fasting]]></category>
10918. <category><![CDATA[hadith authenticity]]></category>
10919. <category><![CDATA[headscarf (hijab)]]></category>
10920. <category><![CDATA[Hur al-Ain]]></category>
10921. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
10922. <category><![CDATA[moral responsibility]]></category>
10923. <category><![CDATA[salah]]></category>
10924. <category><![CDATA[Superiority]]></category>
10925. <category><![CDATA[Weak Hadith]]></category>
10926. <category><![CDATA[women in paradise]]></category>
10927. <category><![CDATA[worship]]></category>
10928. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342508</guid>
10929.  
10930. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith authentic where Umm Salama asks Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) about the superiority of women of this world over Hur al-Ain? Also, will women have to wear hijab in Paradise? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I [&#8230;]</p>
10931. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/what-is-the-ruling-of-the-hadith-of-who-is-superior-the-women-of-this-world-or-hur-al-ain/">What Is the Ruling of the Hadith of Who Is Superior, the Women of This World or Hur Al-Ain?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10932. ]]></description>
10933. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
10934. <h3>Question</h3>
10935. <p>Is the hadith authentic where Umm Salama asks Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) about the superiority of women of this world over Hur al-Ain? Also, will women have to wear hijab in Paradise?</p>
10936. <h3>Answer</h3>
10937. <div>
10938. <div>
10939. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
10940. </div>
10941. <div>
10942. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
10943. <p><strong>1.</strong> Umm Salama (Allah be pleased with her), the Prophet’s wife, narrates that she once said to the Prophet: “O Prophet of Allah, are the women of this world superior or the Hur al-Ain? ” He replied: The women of this world will have superiority over the Hurs<em> </em>just as the outer lining of a garment has superiority over the inner lining.</p>
10944. <p>Umm Salama then asked: “O Prophet of Allah, what is the reason for this?” He answered: Because they performed Salah, fasted, and worshipped. Allah Most High will put light on their faces and silk on their bodies. [The human women] will be fair in complexion and wear green clothing and yellow jewelry. Their incense burners will be made of pearls, and their combs will be of gold. They will say: ‘We are the women who will stay forever, and we will never die. We are women who will always remain comfortable and never experience difficulties.  We are the women who will stay, and we will never leave. Listen, we are happy women, and we will never become sad. Glad tidings to those men for whom we are and who are for us!’ [Ṭabarani, Al-Mujam al-Kabir, Al-Awsat]<em><br />
10945. </em></p>
10946. <p>Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: Every man in heaven will go to seventy-two of the creatures of Allah (Hurs) and two of the women of mankind. These two (human, believing) women are superior to the Hurs with the worshipping (good deeds) they had performed in this world. [Bayhaqi and Ṭabarani]</p>
10947. <div>
10948. <p><strong>This hadith is graded as weak. However, it has many supporting hadiths to it.</strong></p>
10949. <p>[Sakhawi, Al-Ajwibat al-Mardiyya Fima Su&#8217;ila al-Sakhawi  Anhu min al-Ahadith al-Mardiyya]</p>
10950. <p><strong>2.</strong> There is no moral responsibility in Paradise (Janna). However, women will dress modestly naturally.</p>
10951. </div>
10952. <div></div>
10953. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha’ Allah.</p>
10954. <h4>Related</h4>
10955. <ul>
10956. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/why-are-women-of-this-world-always-compared-to-the-maidens-of-paradise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Are Women of This World Always Compared to the Maidens of Paradise? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
10957. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/isnt-it-unhealthy-for-women-of-this-world-to-compete-with-the-maidens-of-paradise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isn’t It Unhealthy for Women of This World to Compete with the Maidens of Paradise? (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
10958. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/im-fearful-islam-causing-depression-can/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Explaining Misunderstood Hadith About Women</a></li>
10959. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-there-someone-in-paradise-that-gets-sad-when-women-are-hurt-on-earth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is There Someone in Paradise That Gets Sad When Women Are Hurt on Earth?</a></li>
10960. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/why-are-only-wives-threatened-in-hadith-for-making-mistakes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Are Only Wives Threatened in Hadith for Making Mistakes?</a></li>
10961. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/eschatology/why-does-a-maiden-of-paradise-curse-the-women-of-this-world/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Does a Maiden of Paradise Curse the Women of This World?</a></li>
10962. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/reader-on-womens-ranks-in-the-hereafter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reader on Women’s Ranks in the Hereafter</a></li>
10963. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce-shafii-fiqh/is-it-ok-to-never-marry-because-there-is-no-mercy-for-women-in-it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It OK to Never Marry Because There Is No Mercy for Women in It?</a></li>
10964. </ul>
10965. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
10966. </div>
10967. </div>
10968. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
10969. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
10970. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
10971. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
10972. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/what-is-the-ruling-of-the-hadith-of-who-is-superior-the-women-of-this-world-or-hur-al-ain/">What Is the Ruling of the Hadith of Who Is Superior, the Women of This World or Hur Al-Ain?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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10978. <item>
10979. <title>Would it Effect One&#8217;s Marriage if One Imagines Being the Person in the Video?</title>
10980. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/would-it-effect-ones-marriage-if-one-imagines-being-the-person-in-the-video/</link>
10982. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
10983. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
10984. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
10985. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
10986. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
10987. <category><![CDATA[doubts]]></category>
10988. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
10989. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
10990. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
10991. <category><![CDATA[Suppositions]]></category>
10992. <category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category>
10993. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342503</guid>
10994.  
10995. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does imagining herself in scenarios from every video affect her marriage? Should she seek therapy? What does Islam say about it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. This is incorrect [&#8230;]</p>
10996. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/would-it-effect-ones-marriage-if-one-imagines-being-the-person-in-the-video/">Would it Effect One&#8217;s Marriage if One Imagines Being the Person in the Video?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
10997. ]]></description>
10998. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
10999. <h3>Question</h3>
11000. <p>Does imagining herself in scenarios from every video affect her marriage? Should she seek therapy? What does Islam say about it?</p>
11001. <h3>Answer</h3>
11002. <div>
11003. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
11004. </div>
11005. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
11006. <p>This is incorrect and will not affect your marriage in any way.</p>
11007. <p>Also, mere assumptions have no legal consequence. Mere possibilities and even likelihoods do not change this. There is a fiqh principle: mere doubts and suppositions are of no legal effect.</p>
11008. <p>[Ibn Nujaym, al-Ashbah wa’l Nadha’ir; Majallat al-Ahkam al-‘Adiliyya]</p>
11009. </div>
11010. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha’ Allah.</p>
11011. <h4>Related Answers</h4>
11012. <ul>
11013. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/etiquette-marriage-comprehensive-seekersguidance-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Etiquette of Marriage: A Comprehensive SeekersGuidance Reader</a></li>
11014. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/marriage-in-islam-a-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Love, Marriage, and Relationships in Islam: All Your Questions Answered (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
11015. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzbRs2nUCv4&amp;list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB&amp;index=74" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(561) 62 &#8211; Superstition &#8211; The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; Shaykh Faraz Rabbani &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
11016. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY-zuBNAXls&amp;list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB&amp;index=94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(122) 30 &#8211; Devil’s Tricks &#8211; The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; Sh Faraz Rabbani &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
11017. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-waswasa-baseless-misgivings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on OCD and Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings) (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
11018. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/podcast-feeds/being-balanced-emotional-and-mental-health-shaykh-abdurrahim-reasat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Being Balanced &#8211; Emotional and Mental Health &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
11019. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/podcast-feeds/being-balanced-emotional-and-mental-health-shaykh-abdurrahim-reasat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Being Balanced &#8211; Emotional and Mental Health &#8211; Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat (seekersguidance.org)</a></li>
11020. </ul>
11021. <div></div>
11022. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
11023. </div>
11024. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
11025. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
11026. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
11027. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
11028. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/would-it-effect-ones-marriage-if-one-imagines-being-the-person-in-the-video/">Would it Effect One&#8217;s Marriage if One Imagines Being the Person in the Video?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11034. <item>
11035. <title>Is It Sinful or Disbelief to Check a Qibla App That Contains a Picture of the K’aba While in the Toilet Area Uncovered?</title>
11036. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-sinful-or-disbelief-to-check-a-qibla-app-that-contains-a-picture-of-the-kaba-while-in-the-toilet-area-uncovered/</link>
11038. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11039. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
11040. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
11041. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
11042. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
11043. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
11044. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
11045. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
11046. <category><![CDATA[app]]></category>
11047. <category><![CDATA[disbelief]]></category>
11048. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
11049. <category><![CDATA[Kaaba]]></category>
11050. <category><![CDATA[qibla]]></category>
11051. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
11052. <category><![CDATA[Toilet Etiquette]]></category>
11053. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342497</guid>
11054.  
11055. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it sinful or disbelief to check a qibla app that contains a picture of the K&#8217;aba while in the toilet area uncovered? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is considered dislike to have anything that is respected with one in the toilet [&#8230;]</p>
11056. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-sinful-or-disbelief-to-check-a-qibla-app-that-contains-a-picture-of-the-kaba-while-in-the-toilet-area-uncovered/">Is It Sinful or Disbelief to Check a Qibla App That Contains a Picture of the K’aba While in the Toilet Area Uncovered?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11057. ]]></description>
11058. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
11059. <h3>Question</h3>
11060. <p>Is it sinful or disbelief to check a qibla app that contains a picture of the K&#8217;aba while in the toilet area uncovered?</p>
11061. <h3>Answer</h3>
11062. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
11063. <p>It is considered dislike to have anything that is respected with one in the toilet area. The usage of the app and the app itself are not of this category, however, the picture of the K&#8217;aba on the app is. [Tahtawi/Shurunbulali, Hashiyat Maraqi al-Falah]</p>
11064. <p>This is against the etiquette of using the restroom but it is in no way a major sin let alone disbelief.</p>
11065. <p>Simply asking Allah Most High for forgiveness is sufficient. Allah Most High is Merciful; do not despair of that Divine Mercy.</p>
11066. <p>Hope this helps</p>
11067. <p>Allah knows best</p>
11068. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
11069. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
11070. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
11071. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-it-sinful-or-disbelief-to-check-a-qibla-app-that-contains-a-picture-of-the-kaba-while-in-the-toilet-area-uncovered/">Is It Sinful or Disbelief to Check a Qibla App That Contains a Picture of the K’aba While in the Toilet Area Uncovered?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11077. <item>
11078. <title>Why Can Men Wear Platinum but Not Gold?</title>
11079. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/why-can-men-wear-platinum-but-not-gold/</link>
11081. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11082. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
11083. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
11084. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
11085. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
11086. <category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
11087. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
11088. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
11089. <category><![CDATA[Men's Attire]]></category>
11090. <category><![CDATA[permissibility]]></category>
11091. <category><![CDATA[platinum]]></category>
11092. <category><![CDATA[prohibition]]></category>
11093. <category><![CDATA[Scholarly Consensus]]></category>
11094. <category><![CDATA[Textual Evidence]]></category>
11095. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342483</guid>
11096.  
11097. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Why can men wear platinum, which is more expensive than gold, but are prohibited from wearing gold? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Wearing gold (metal) is prohibited for men because [&#8230;]</p>
11098. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/why-can-men-wear-platinum-but-not-gold/">Why Can Men Wear Platinum but Not Gold?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11099. ]]></description>
11100. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
11101. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
11102. <p>Why can men wear platinum, which is more expensive than gold, but are prohibited from wearing gold?</p>
11103. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
11104. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
11105. <p>Wearing gold (metal) is prohibited for men because of the hadith textual evidence that espouses it. There is no prohibition in Islam’s sources to suggest that platinum (or other precious metals and stones) is prohibited for men. Other metals, therefore, remain permissible for men since the default ruling in such matters is permissibility, and Allah knows best.</p>
11106. <p>Islamic Sacred Law is based on the Quran, Sunna, Scholarly Consensus, and Analogy (among other differed-upon proofs). While rational and critical thinking within the textual framework of Sacred Law is fundamental in Scholars’ arsenal, such rationality should always be guided by divine textual evidence, and Allah knows best.</p>
11107. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Gold and silk have been permitted for the women of my community (umma) and forbidden for its men.” [Ahmad, Nasa’i, and Tirmidhi, who deemed it rigorously authenticated (sahih); this has been related in more than eight chains of transmission, which confirm each other]</p>
11108. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/why-is-gold-impermissible-for-men-but-permissible-for-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Please visit this excellent related answer.</a></p>
11109. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
11110. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
11111. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11112. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
11113. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
11114. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre and, for six years, the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
11115. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
11116. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11117. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hadith/why-can-men-wear-platinum-but-not-gold/">Why Can Men Wear Platinum but Not Gold?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11122. </item>
11123. <item>
11124. <title>What Do I Do If I’m Not Sure How Many of My Past Prayers Were Invalid Due to Movement?</title>
11125. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/what-do-i-do-if-im-not-sure-how-many-of-my-past-prayers-were-invalid-due-to-movement/</link>
11127. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11128. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
11129. <category><![CDATA[Prayer (Shafii)]]></category>
11130. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
11131. <category><![CDATA[Estimation]]></category>
11132. <category><![CDATA[Major Movements]]></category>
11133. <category><![CDATA[Mercy of Allah]]></category>
11134. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
11135. <category><![CDATA[rectification]]></category>
11136. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
11137. <category><![CDATA[salah]]></category>
11138. <category><![CDATA[seeking guidance]]></category>
11139. <category><![CDATA[spiritual growth]]></category>
11140. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342469</guid>
11141.  
11142. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I’ve been studying a Fard Ayn course and realized I’ve made errors in my prayer, such as significant movements that may have invalidated it. However, I’m unsure of how often this happened, making it hard to determine the number of makeup prayers (Qada Salah) needed. What should I do? [&#8230;]</p>
11143. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/what-do-i-do-if-im-not-sure-how-many-of-my-past-prayers-were-invalid-due-to-movement/">What Do I Do If I’m Not Sure How Many of My Past Prayers Were Invalid Due to Movement?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11144. ]]></description>
11145. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
11146. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
11147. <p>I’ve been studying a Fard Ayn course and realized I’ve made errors in my prayer, such as significant movements that may have invalidated it. However, I’m unsure of how often this happened, making it hard to determine the number of makeup prayers (Qada Salah) needed. What should I do?</p>
11148. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
11149. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
11150. <p>If you’ve realized that past Salah (prayers) may have been invalidated due to major movements and you’re unsure of the number, here’s a simplified approach:</p>
11151. <ol>
11152. <li><strong>Repentance</strong>: Begin with sincere repentance to Allah for any unintentional mistakes in your prayers.</li>
11153. <li><strong>Estimation</strong>: If you cannot estimate the number of invalidated prayers, focus on rectifying them through a reasonable effort without overwhelming yourself. For example, you might commit to performing extra prayers over a period of time to compensate without a specific count in mind.</li>
11154. <li><strong>Continued Effort</strong>: Maintain your learning and improvement in performing Salah correctly.</li>
11155. <li><strong>Seek Guidance</strong>: Consider consulting with a knowledgeable scholar for personalized advice; I suspect you may be mistaken about the validity of your past prayers.</li>
11156. <li><strong>Trust in Allah’s Mercy</strong>: Allah values your sincere efforts and repentance. Your concern and actions toward correcting past mistakes are steps toward spiritual growth.</li>
11157. </ol>
11158. <div>The key is balancing earnestness in correcting past actions, understanding Allah’s boundless mercy, and not imposing undue hardship on yourself.</div>
11159. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
11160. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
11161. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11162. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
11163. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
11164. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
11165. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
11166. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11167. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer-shafii-fiqh/what-do-i-do-if-im-not-sure-how-many-of-my-past-prayers-were-invalid-due-to-movement/">What Do I Do If I’m Not Sure How Many of My Past Prayers Were Invalid Due to Movement?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11173. <item>
11174. <title>Do I Have to Repeat the Prayer After Finding Out it was Performed After Expiry?</title>
11175. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/do-i-have-to-repeat-the-prayer-after-finding-out-it-was-performed-after-expiry/</link>
11177. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11178. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
11179. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
11180. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
11181. <category><![CDATA[Ablution (Wudu)]]></category>
11182. <category><![CDATA[Excuse (Ma'dhur)]]></category>
11183. <category><![CDATA[islamic law]]></category>
11184. <category><![CDATA[Missed (Qada) Prayer]]></category>
11185. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342463</guid>
11186.  
11187. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is my prayer valid if I, as a Shar’i excused (Ma’dhur) person, prayed outside the prayer time due to OCD causing a delay in wudu? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are well. No, you will not have to repeat your [&#8230;]</p>
11188. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/do-i-have-to-repeat-the-prayer-after-finding-out-it-was-performed-after-expiry/">Do I Have to Repeat the Prayer After Finding Out it was Performed After Expiry?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11189. ]]></description>
11190. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
11191. <h3>Question</h3>
11192. <p>Is my prayer valid if I, as a Shar’i excused (Ma’dhur) person, prayed outside the prayer time due to OCD causing a delay in wudu?</p>
11193. <h3>Answer</h3>
11194. <div>
11195. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
11196. <p>I pray you are well.</p></div>
11197. <p>No, you will not have to repeat your prayer. It will now be classed as a missed (qada) prayer. You will not have to renew your wudu due to the expiry of the prayer time.</p>
11198. <p>[Ibn ’Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
11199. <h4>Related</h4>
11200. <ul>
11201. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/the-fiqh-of-chronic-excuses-and-ablution/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Fiqh of Chronic Excuses and Ablution &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
11202. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/excused-person/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">excused person Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
11203. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/prayer-reader-the-ultimate-guide-to-prayer-in-islam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer Reader: The Ultimate Guide To Prayer in Islam – SeekersGuidance</a></li>
11204. </ul>
11205. <div></div>
11206. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)<br />
11207. </a></div>
11208. </div>
11209. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
11210. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
11211. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
11212. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
11213. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/prayer/do-i-have-to-repeat-the-prayer-after-finding-out-it-was-performed-after-expiry/">Do I Have to Repeat the Prayer After Finding Out it was Performed After Expiry?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11218. </item>
11219. <item>
11220. <title>Is There Any Benefit in Watching Lectures That Are Not Offered by SeekersGuidance?</title>
11221. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-there-any-benefit-in-watching-lectures-that-are-not-offered-by-seekersguidance/</link>
11223. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11224. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
11225. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
11226. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
11227. <category><![CDATA[Authorized Scholarship]]></category>
11228. <category><![CDATA[Beneficial Content]]></category>
11229. <category><![CDATA[Charisma]]></category>
11230. <category><![CDATA[Eloquence]]></category>
11231. <category><![CDATA[Initiatives]]></category>
11232. <category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category>
11233. <category><![CDATA[Local Scholars]]></category>
11234. <category><![CDATA[misunderstanding]]></category>
11235. <category><![CDATA[Organizations]]></category>
11236. <category><![CDATA[prophetic guidance]]></category>
11237. <category><![CDATA[Relationship with Allah]]></category>
11238. <category><![CDATA[religion]]></category>
11239. <category><![CDATA[scholars]]></category>
11240. <category><![CDATA[SeekersGuidance]]></category>
11241. <category><![CDATA[understanding]]></category>
11242. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342458</guid>
11243.  
11244. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is there any benefit in watching lectures that SeekersGuidance does not offer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Although SeekersGuidance has made a plethora of beneficial content available for Muslims around the world, there are other initiatives, organizations, and other scholars who have content [&#8230;]</p>
11245. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-there-any-benefit-in-watching-lectures-that-are-not-offered-by-seekersguidance/">Is There Any Benefit in Watching Lectures That Are Not Offered by SeekersGuidance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11246. ]]></description>
11247. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
11248. <h3>Question</h3>
11249. <p>Is there any benefit in watching lectures that SeekersGuidance does not offer?</p>
11250. <h3>Answer</h3>
11251. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
11252. <p>Although SeekersGuidance has made a plethora of beneficial content available for Muslims around the world, there are other initiatives, organizations, and other scholars who have content that is also beneficial.</p>
11253. <p>The most important consideration is the person giving the lecture. One must ensure their knowledge and understanding were taken directly from a qualified and authorized scholarship. Eloquence and charisma do not equal sound knowledge or understanding of the religion.</p>
11254. <p>There are many lectures available online that are very beneficial. However, there is also much content that seems beneficial but has caused many people to misunderstand crucial parts of our religion and our relationship with Allah Most High and His Messenger (may Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
11255. <p>I would consult local scholars whom one trusts and find them to be implementing the dictates of the Prophetic guidance regarding specific orators and lectures.</p>
11256. <p>Hope this helps</p>
11257. <p>Allah knows best</p>
11258. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
11259. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
11260. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
11261. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-there-any-benefit-in-watching-lectures-that-are-not-offered-by-seekersguidance/">Is There Any Benefit in Watching Lectures That Are Not Offered by SeekersGuidance?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11266. </item>
11267. <item>
11268. <title>Am I Correct to Think That One Should Prioritize Teaching Children to Establish the Five Daily Prayers on Time Instead of Only Encouraging Them to Memorize the Quran?</title>
11269. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/am-i-correct-to-think-that-one-should-prioritize-teaching-children-to-establish-the-five-daily-prayers-on-time-instead-of-only-encouraging-them-to-memorize-the-quran/</link>
11271. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11272. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
11273. <category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
11274. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
11275. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
11276. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
11277. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
11278. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
11279. <category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
11280. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
11281. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
11282. <category><![CDATA[memorization]]></category>
11283. <category><![CDATA[obligations]]></category>
11284. <category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
11285. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
11286. <category><![CDATA[priorities]]></category>
11287. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
11288. <category><![CDATA[virtue]]></category>
11289. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342453</guid>
11290.  
11291. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I correct to think that one should prioritize teaching children to establish the five daily prayers on time instead of only encouraging them to memorize the Quran? Answer Teaching children to establish the five daily prayers on time is an obligation upon the parents. The Messenger of Allah [&#8230;]</p>
11292. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/am-i-correct-to-think-that-one-should-prioritize-teaching-children-to-establish-the-five-daily-prayers-on-time-instead-of-only-encouraging-them-to-memorize-the-quran/">Am I Correct to Think That One Should Prioritize Teaching Children to Establish the Five Daily Prayers on Time Instead of Only Encouraging Them to Memorize the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11293. ]]></description>
11294. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
11295. <h3>Question</h3>
11296. <p>Am I correct to think that one should prioritize teaching children to establish the five daily prayers on time instead of only encouraging them to memorize the Quran?</p>
11297. <h3>Answer</h3>
11298. <p>Teaching children to establish the five daily prayers on time is an obligation upon the parents.</p>
11299. <p>The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Command your children to pray when they are seven years old, and discipline them for not doing so when they are ten years old.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
11300. <p>This narration, although about prayer, applies to all obligations of Islam: training children to establish the obligations of Islam before they reach the age of maturity.</p>
11301. <p>Additionally, the most important method of training the children is to exemplify for them the establishment of the five daily prayers on time.</p>
11302. <h4>Memorizing the Quran</h4>
11303. <p>Memorizing the Quran is an immensely virtuous deed, but it is not an obligation and should not be prioritized over other obligations if one must choose between the two.</p>
11304. <p>If one can teach their children to establish the prayers and simultaneously provide them an opportunity to memorize the Quran, this is a double blessing. However, it is more important for parents to instill the love of the Quran in the hearts of their children than for them to make them memorize it.</p>
11305. <p>It is all too common for parents to push their children to memorize the Quran, such that the children dislike the Quran, and even though they complete memorization of it, they seldom have a fruitful and fulfilling relationship with it when they grow up.</p>
11306. <h4>Summary Advice</h4>
11307. <p>My humble advice would be to start reading the Quran together as a family, even if only a few pages a day. Add a brief reading of some pages of the translation or perhaps a recognized commentary to the recitation.</p>
11308. <p>At the same time, begin praying the five prayers at home in congregation when possible. Have your child set the prayer mats when the time comes and have your husband call the call to prayer.</p>
11309. <p>This is the type of environment that is conducive for children to want to pray and to want to learn the Quran of their own accord without being forced. Furthermore, this will give them a beautiful association with prayer and the Quran beyond that of being forced or strongly pushed by others.</p>
11310. <p>Hope this helps</p>
11311. <p>Allah knows best</p>
11312. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
11313. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
11314. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
11315. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/am-i-correct-to-think-that-one-should-prioritize-teaching-children-to-establish-the-five-daily-prayers-on-time-instead-of-only-encouraging-them-to-memorize-the-quran/">Am I Correct to Think That One Should Prioritize Teaching Children to Establish the Five Daily Prayers on Time Instead of Only Encouraging Them to Memorize the Quran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11320. </item>
11321. <item>
11322. <title>Is It Better to Have a Long Engagement with Little Interaction or an Early Nikah?</title>
11323. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-better-to-have-a-long-engagement-with-little-interaction-or-an-early-nikah/</link>
11325. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11326. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
11327. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
11328. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
11329. <category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
11330. <category><![CDATA[celibate marriage]]></category>
11331. <category><![CDATA[engagement]]></category>
11332. <category><![CDATA[Non-Mahram Interaction]]></category>
11333. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342444</guid>
11334.  
11335. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is prolonged engagement with regular text/video communication permissible between non-mahrams? Alternatively, what are the implications of considering a celibate marriage closer to the walima with restricted interactions until then? Which option is advisable? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your concerns, and you are right that [&#8230;]</p>
11336. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-better-to-have-a-long-engagement-with-little-interaction-or-an-early-nikah/">Is It Better to Have a Long Engagement with Little Interaction or an Early Nikah?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11337. ]]></description>
11338. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
11339. </strong></p>
11340. <h3>Question</h3>
11341. <p>Is prolonged engagement with regular text/video communication permissible between non-mahrams? Alternatively, what are the implications of considering a celibate marriage closer to the walima with restricted interactions until then? Which option is advisable?</p>
11342. <h3>Answer</h3>
11343. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your concerns, and you are right that a prolonged engagement is less than ideal.</p>
11344. <h4>Interaction</h4>
11345. <p>If you remain only engaged, which is just a promise, and nothing else, it will be impermissible for you both to interact, chat or text regularly, as you are not married yet. As such, I highly recommend a katbul-kitab, which is actually a nikah, so that you can remain as you are now, chatting and talking without worrying about sin.</p>
11346. <h4>Restraint</h4>
11347. <p>However, given that it would be permissible for you both to be physical, after a nikah, you must be careful. The expectation on both sides of the family is that you should not be physical or be alone until you live together. You can discuss the matter with them. Pray istikhara and use your best judgment on how to get what everyone wants, and keep away from sin.</p>
11348. <p>It comes to mind that I knew a couple who decided to get engaged and then didn&#8217;t speak a word to each other until the wedding day, leaving all the preparations to the families. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Your choices are to be engaged and exercise patience with not interacting with her, or have a nikah (katbul-kitab) and exercise patience with not touching her. Is there an option to get fully married now if the parents agree?</p>
11349. <p>Please see these links as well:</p>
11350. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-to-solve-the-problem-with-prolonged-engagements/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Solve the Problem With Prolonged Engagements</a></div>
11351. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/nikah-delayed-until-graduation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nikah delayed until graduation</a></div>
11352. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
11353. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
11354. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11355. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
11356. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11357. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-better-to-have-a-long-engagement-with-little-interaction-or-an-early-nikah/">Is It Better to Have a Long Engagement with Little Interaction or an Early Nikah?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11362. </item>
11363. <item>
11364. <title>Does Accidentally Causing Myself to Ejaculate Considered Masturbation?</title>
11365. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-accidentally-causing-myself-to-ejaculate-considered-masturbation/</link>
11367. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11368. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
11369. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
11370. <category><![CDATA[Intention]]></category>
11371. <category><![CDATA[Intimacy]]></category>
11372. <category><![CDATA[Prayer (Shafii)]]></category>
11373. <category><![CDATA[Purity (Shafii)]]></category>
11374. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
11375. <category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
11376. <category><![CDATA[istimna]]></category>
11377. <category><![CDATA[madhi]]></category>
11378. <category><![CDATA[masturbation]]></category>
11379. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342439</guid>
11380.  
11381. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I experienced arousal and a bit of madhi came out. Later, before washing myself for Fajr prayer, I felt some remaining. I pressed around my private area and ejaculated, thinking it might have leaked during prayer. Could this be considered masturbation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most [&#8230;]</p>
11382. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-accidentally-causing-myself-to-ejaculate-considered-masturbation/">Does Accidentally Causing Myself to Ejaculate Considered Masturbation?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11383. ]]></description>
11384. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
11385. <h3>Question</h3>
11386. <p>I experienced arousal and a bit of madhi came out. Later, before washing myself for Fajr prayer, I felt some remaining. I pressed around my private area and ejaculated, thinking it might have leaked during prayer. Could this be considered masturbation?</p>
11387. <h3>Answer</h3>
11388. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
11389. <p>The Arabic word for masturbation (istimna&#8217;) applies to any cause of ejaculation aside from actual intercourse. [al-Mawsu&#8217;a al-Fiqhiyya al-Kuwaitiyya]</p>
11390. <p>That said, causing yourself to ejaculate is considered masturbation (istimnna&#8217;); however if you did not actively arouse yourself and ejaculated merely by touching your private part without intending to do so &#8211; you would not be sinful.</p>
11391. <p>The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, &#8220;All actions are based on their intentions.&#8221; [Bukhari and Muslim]</p>
11392. <p>Hope this helps</p>
11393. <p>Allah knows best</p>
11394. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
11395. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
11396. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
11397. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-accidentally-causing-myself-to-ejaculate-considered-masturbation/">Does Accidentally Causing Myself to Ejaculate Considered Masturbation?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11402. </item>
11403. <item>
11404. <title>How Do I Deal with the Guilt of My Extramarital Affair?</title>
11405. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-do-i-deal-with-the-guilt-of-my-extramarital-affair/</link>
11407. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11408. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
11409. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
11410. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
11411. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
11412. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
11413. <category><![CDATA[confession]]></category>
11414. <category><![CDATA[Duas for Healing]]></category>
11415. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
11416. <category><![CDATA[guilt]]></category>
11417. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Counseling]]></category>
11418. <category><![CDATA[Postpartum Depression]]></category>
11419. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
11420. <category><![CDATA[seeking help]]></category>
11421. <category><![CDATA[suicidal thoughts]]></category>
11422. <category><![CDATA[trusting Allah]]></category>
11423. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342430</guid>
11424.  
11425. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a Muslim woman, I committed zina 4.5 years ago, but postpartum depression intensified my guilt. Despite sincere repentance and daily prayers, the guilt persists, causing suicidal thoughts. Should I confess to my husband, and how do I cope? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you [&#8230;]</p>
11426. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-do-i-deal-with-the-guilt-of-my-extramarital-affair/">How Do I Deal with the Guilt of My Extramarital Affair?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11427. ]]></description>
11428. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
11429. </strong></p>
11430. <h3>Question</h3>
11431. <p>As a Muslim woman, I committed zina 4.5 years ago, but postpartum depression intensified my guilt. Despite sincere repentance and daily prayers, the guilt persists, causing suicidal thoughts. Should I confess to my husband, and how do I cope?</p>
11432. <h3>Answer</h3>
11433. <p>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for being sincere in your tawba, admitting your mistakes, and transforming yourself into a better believer.</p>
11434. <h4>Forgiveness</h4>
11435. <p>Anas bin Malik narrated that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Allah, Blessed is He and Most High, said, ‘O son of Adam! Verily, as long as you called upon Me and hoped in Me, I forgave you, despite whatever may have occurred from you, and I did not mind. O son of Adam! Were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky, then you sought forgiveness from Me. I would forgive you, and I would not mind. O son of Adam! If you came to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth, and then you met Me not associating anything with Me, I would come to you with forgiveness nearly as great as it.’” [Tirmidhi]</p>
11436. <p>Allah is the Best to forgive those who want to be forgiven, and He is the Best to accept repentance for those who want to repent. Always ask for forgiveness, and remember that Allah loves to forgive and never despises Allah’s mercy. When you feel guilt or shame, simply put your feelings into action and do a good deed. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Have taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up an evil deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people.“ [Tirmidhi]</p>
11437. <h4>Informing him</h4>
11438. <p>It is not permissible for you to tell him about your past as this is a sin that Allah has covered up, and it must stay that way. A couple must not speak about their past sins with one another and disclose what Allah chose to keep hidden. They should not ask each other, nor do they have any right to. Their only obligation is to repent, regret, and never repeat that sin. He does know the real you, knowing your sins are not part of the real you, and he doesn’t need to know it.</p>
11439. <p>Abu Hurayra, Allah be pleased with him, reports that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “All my community will be excused except those who are blatant. And it is from blatancy for one to perform an act at night and to wake up and tell something that they did such-and-such while Allah had concealed it for them. They slept under cover of Allah, and they rent asunder Allah’s covering from themselves in the morning.” [Bukhari &amp; Muslim]</p>
11440. <h4>Suicidal thoughts</h4>
11441. <p>Please say the du`as below when you get these thoughts and see a therapist to help you conquer them. Of course, continue your devotion to your religion, but seek to study more and increase your knowledge; you will especially find healing in the Quran in sha Allah.</p>
11442. <p>Allahumma Salli `ala Sayyidina Muhammadin</p>
11443. <div>Tibbil qulubi wa dawaa’iha</div>
11444. <div>Wa nuril absari wa diya’iha</div>
11445. <div>Wa `afiyatil abdaani wa shifaa’ha</div>
11446. <div>Wa `ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Sallim<em>.</em></div>
11447. <p dir="rtl"><strong>اللهُمّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنا مُحَمَّدٍ طِبِّ القُلُوبِ وَدَوائِها وَنُورِ الأَبْصَارِ وَضِيَائِهَا وعَافِيَةِ الأَبْدَانِ وَشِفَائِهَاوَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّمْ</strong></p>
11448. <div>O Lord! Send blessings on our master Muhammad,</div>
11449. <div>The medicine of hearts and their cure,</div>
11450. <div>The light of eyes and their illumination,</div>
11451. <div>The health of bodies and their healing,</div>
11452. <p>And upon his family, companions, and send peace.</p>
11453. <p>And say this du`a:</p>
11454. <p><strong>للّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعْوذُ بِكَ مِنَ</strong><br />
11455. <strong>الهَـمِّ وَ الْحُـزْنِ،</strong><br />
11456. <strong>والعًجْـزِ والكَسَلِ</strong><br />
11457. <strong>والبُخْـلِ والجُـبْنِ،</strong><br />
11458. <strong>وضَلْـعِ الـدَّيْنِ</strong><br />
11459. <strong>وغَلَبَـةِ الرِّجال</strong></p>
11460. <p>Allahumma, inni a-udhu bika mina l-hammi wa l-hazan Wa l-azji wa l-kasal Wa l-bukhli wa l-jubn Wa dala-i d-dayn Wa ghalabati r-rijal.</p>
11461. <div>
11462. <p>O Allah, indeed I ask seek refuge in you from worries and sadness, from inability and laziness, from cheapness and cowardice, from the weight of debt, and from the overbearingness of men. [Bukhari]</p>
11463. </div>
11464. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
11465. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-can-i-get-over-the-guilt-of-cheating-on-my-husband/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Can I Get Over the Guilt of Cheating on My Husband?</a></div>
11466. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-should-i-deal-with-my-husband-inquiring-about-my-past-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Should I Deal with My Husband Inquiring about My Past Sins?</a></div>
11467. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/i-had-an-affair-and-have-repented-should-i-tell-my-husband/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I Had an Affair and Have Repented. Should I Tell My Husband?</a></div>
11468. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-there-valid-reasons-to-reveal-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Are There Valid Reasons to Reveal Sins?</a><br />
11469. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/what-are-the-conditions-of-making-tawba-transcript-ustadh-abdullah-misra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Are the Conditions of Making Tawba?</a><br />
11470. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-tawba-repentance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Tawba (Repentance)</a></div>
11471. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-suicide-my-best-option/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Suicide My Best Option?</a></div>
11472. <div></div>
11473. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
11474. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
11475. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11476. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
11477. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11478. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-do-i-deal-with-the-guilt-of-my-extramarital-affair/">How Do I Deal with the Guilt of My Extramarital Affair?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11479. ]]></content:encoded>
11483. </item>
11484. <item>
11485. <title>How Do I Identify a Reliable Scholar?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
11486. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-do-i-identify-a-reliable-scholar-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
11488. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11489. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
11490. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
11491. <category><![CDATA[scholars]]></category>
11492. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
11493. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
11494. <category><![CDATA[religious learning]]></category>
11495. <category><![CDATA[Shaykh Faraz]]></category>
11496. <category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
11497. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342423</guid>
11498.  
11499. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
11500. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-do-i-identify-a-reliable-scholar-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Identify a Reliable Scholar?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11501. ]]></description>
11502. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11503. <h4>How Do I Identify a Reliable Scholar?</h4>
11504. <p>Shaykh Faraz will provide invaluable guidance on discerning which teachers to trust and follow for religious learning.</p>
11505. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="14. How Do I Identify a Reliable Scholar?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cQ1KMkBI0iU?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5HU6FlU4qLuU5ZzDCtSgpry" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11506. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
11507. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
11508. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse</span></p>
11509. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-do-i-identify-a-reliable-scholar-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Identify a Reliable Scholar?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11510. ]]></content:encoded>
11514. </item>
11515. <item>
11516. <title>Can I Both Listen and Recite the Quran to Complete It in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
11517. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/ans-ramadan/can-i-both-listen-and-recite-the-quran-to-complete-it-in-ramadan-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
11519. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11520. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
11521. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
11522. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
11523. <category><![CDATA[khatm]]></category>
11524. <category><![CDATA[listening]]></category>
11525. <category><![CDATA[Prophet's companions practice]]></category>
11526. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
11527. <category><![CDATA[Qur'an recitation]]></category>
11528. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan benefits]]></category>
11529. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342414</guid>
11530.  
11531. <description><![CDATA[<p>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&#8217;s companions [&#8230;]</p>
11532. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/ans-ramadan/can-i-both-listen-and-recite-the-quran-to-complete-it-in-ramadan-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Can I Both Listen and Recite the Quran to Complete It in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11533. ]]></description>
11534. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11535. <h4>Can I Both Listen and Recite the Quran to Complete It in Ramadan?</h4>
11536. <p>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&#8217;s companions in completing the reading of the Quran.</p>
11537. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="13. Can I Both Listen and Recite the Quran to Complete It in Ramadan?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8uUWbC3ykRk?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5HU6FlU4qLuU5ZzDCtSgpry" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11538. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
11539. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
11540. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
11541. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/ans-ramadan/can-i-both-listen-and-recite-the-quran-to-complete-it-in-ramadan-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Can I Both Listen and Recite the Quran to Complete It in Ramadan?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11542. ]]></content:encoded>
11546. </item>
11547. <item>
11548. <title>How Do I Deal with Family Members Who Habitually Backbite Others?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
11549. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-do-i-deal-with-family-members-who-habitually-backbite-others-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
11551. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11552. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
11553. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
11554. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
11555. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
11556. <category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category>
11557. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
11558. <category><![CDATA[family dynamics]]></category>
11559. <category><![CDATA[Group behavior]]></category>
11560. <category><![CDATA[Shaykh Faraz]]></category>
11561. <category><![CDATA[upright speech]]></category>
11562. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342409</guid>
11563.  
11564. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
11565. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-do-i-deal-with-family-members-who-habitually-backbite-others-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Deal with Family Members Who Habitually Backbite Others?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11566. ]]></description>
11567. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11568. <h4>How Do I Deal with Family Members Who Habitually Backbite Others?</h4>
11569. <p>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 of upright speech and conduct.</p>
11570. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="12. How Do I Deal with Family Members Who Habitually Backbite Others?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qSMCLzRS0l4?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5HU6FlU4qLuU5ZzDCtSgpry" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11571. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
11572. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
11573. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
11574. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-do-i-deal-with-family-members-who-habitually-backbite-others-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Deal with Family Members Who Habitually Backbite Others?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11575. ]]></content:encoded>
11579. </item>
11580. <item>
11581. <title>Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
11582. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-i-pay-zakat-to-a-sick-person-to-cover-their-medical-expenses-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
11584. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11585. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
11586. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
11587. <category><![CDATA[Zakat]]></category>
11588. <category><![CDATA[Illness expenses]]></category>
11589. <category><![CDATA[poor]]></category>
11590. <category><![CDATA[Shaykh Faraz]]></category>
11591. <category><![CDATA[zakat recipients]]></category>
11592. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342402</guid>
11593.  
11594. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
11595. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-i-pay-zakat-to-a-sick-person-to-cover-their-medical-expenses-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11596. ]]></description>
11597. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11598. <h4>Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses?</h4>
11599. <p>Shaykh Faraz will provide guidance on identifying the recipients of Zakat, including those with illnesses requiring substantial financial expenses.</p>
11600. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="11. Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kK5maP3ec3I?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5HU6FlU4qLuU5ZzDCtSgpry" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11601. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
11602. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
11603. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
11604. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-i-pay-zakat-to-a-sick-person-to-cover-their-medical-expenses-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11605. ]]></content:encoded>
11609. </item>
11610. <item>
11611. <title>What Materials Can I Make Tayammum With? Can I Use Drywall for Tayammum?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
11612. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-materials-can-i-make-tayammum-with-can-i-use-drywall-for-tayammum-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
11614. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11615. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
11616. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
11617. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
11618. <category><![CDATA[Materials for Tayammum]]></category>
11619. <category><![CDATA[Shaykh Faraz]]></category>
11620. <category><![CDATA[tayammum]]></category>
11621. <category><![CDATA[Tayammum with Drywall]]></category>
11622. <category><![CDATA[water]]></category>
11623. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342397</guid>
11624.  
11625. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
11626. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-materials-can-i-make-tayammum-with-can-i-use-drywall-for-tayammum-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Materials Can I Make Tayammum With? Can I Use Drywall for Tayammum?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11627. ]]></description>
11628. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11629. <h4>What Materials Can I Make Tayammum With? Can I Use Drywall for Tayammum?</h4>
11630. <p>Shaykh Faraz will explain what can be used to purify oneself through tayammum when water is unavailable.</p>
11631. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="10. What Materials Can I Make Tayammum With? Can I Use Drywall for Tayammum?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qk0l2G8lrnw?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5HU6FlU4qLuU5ZzDCtSgpry" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11632. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
11633. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
11634. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
11635. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-materials-can-i-make-tayammum-with-can-i-use-drywall-for-tayammum-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Materials Can I Make Tayammum With? Can I Use Drywall for Tayammum?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11636. ]]></content:encoded>
11640. </item>
11641. <item>
11642. <title>What Is the General Principle on Animal Saliva?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
11643. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-is-the-general-principle-on-animal-saliva-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
11645. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11646. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
11647. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
11648. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
11649. <category><![CDATA[animal]]></category>
11650. <category><![CDATA[cat]]></category>
11651. <category><![CDATA[Criteria]]></category>
11652. <category><![CDATA[dog]]></category>
11653. <category><![CDATA[General Principle]]></category>
11654. <category><![CDATA[purity]]></category>
11655. <category><![CDATA[saliva]]></category>
11656. <category><![CDATA[Shaykh Faraz]]></category>
11657. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342392</guid>
11658.  
11659. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
11660. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-is-the-general-principle-on-animal-saliva-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Is the General Principle on Animal Saliva?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11661. ]]></description>
11662. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
11663. <h4>What Is the General Principle on Animal Saliva?</h4>
11664. <p>Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the criteria for discerning the purity of saliva and hair from street animals or domestic ones.</p>
11665. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="9. What Is the General Principle on Animal Saliva?" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YIDLdoQwN7g?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5HU6FlU4qLuU5ZzDCtSgpry" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11666. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
11667. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
11668. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
11669. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/what-is-the-general-principle-on-animal-saliva-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">What Is the General Principle on Animal Saliva?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11670. ]]></content:encoded>
11674. </item>
11675. <item>
11676. <title>Gossip and Talebearing</title>
11677. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/gossip-talebearing/</link>
11679. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
11680. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
11681. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
11682. <category><![CDATA[Good Character]]></category>
11683. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
11684. <category><![CDATA[Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami]]></category>
11685. <category><![CDATA[adab]]></category>
11686. <category><![CDATA[backbiting]]></category>
11687. <category><![CDATA[care]]></category>
11688. <category><![CDATA[concern]]></category>
11689. <category><![CDATA[dignity]]></category>
11690. <category><![CDATA[gentle]]></category>
11691. <category><![CDATA[good character]]></category>
11692. <category><![CDATA[good company]]></category>
11693. <category><![CDATA[gossip]]></category>
11694. <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category>
11695. <category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
11696. <category><![CDATA[ill opinion]]></category>
11697. <category><![CDATA[Imam Sulami]]></category>
11698. <category><![CDATA[joy]]></category>
11699. <category><![CDATA[kind words]]></category>
11700. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
11701. <category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
11702. <category><![CDATA[private]]></category>
11703. <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
11704. <category><![CDATA[righteousness]]></category>
11705. <category><![CDATA[slander]]></category>
11706. <category><![CDATA[social situations]]></category>
11707. <category><![CDATA[talebearing]]></category>
11708. <category><![CDATA[the good]]></category>
11709. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332705</guid>
11710.  
11711. <description><![CDATA[<p>One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the fifteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Relations have a purpose. We seek Allah. Relations must be purposefully cultivated. Sometimes you may need to prune certain [&#8230;]</p>
11712. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/gossip-talebearing/">Gossip and Talebearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11713. ]]></description>
11714. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the fifteenth in a series taken from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=605">On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company</a>.</span></h3>
11715. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Relations have a purpose. We seek Allah. Relations must be purposefully cultivated. Sometimes you may need to prune certain relationships or certain types of interactions that are harmful. </span></p>
11716. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gossip and talebearing are both toxic qualities. Spreading gossip is evil. Talking about other people, in general, is harm rather than benefit.</span></p>
11717. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The early Muslims used to say, “One of the most dangerous questions you can ask is how is so and so?” It opens the door to slander, gossip, backbiting, and talebearing. </span></p>
11718. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It hurts relationships and people’s good names. Both of these are sacred. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah says:</span></p>
11719. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱجۡتَنِبُوا۟ كَثِیرا مِّنَ ٱلظَّنِّ إِنَّ بَعۡضَ ٱلظَّنِّ إِثۡم وَلَا تَجَسَّسُوا۟ وَلَا یَغۡتَب بَّعۡضُكُم بَعۡضًاۚ أَیُحِبُّ أَحَدُكُمۡ أَن یَأۡكُلَ لَحۡمَ أَخِیهِ مَیۡتا فَكَرِهۡتُمُوهُۚ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ تَوَّاب رَّحِیم</span></p>
11720. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“O you who believe: Shun much of suspicion: Verily some suspicion is heinous sin; Nor pry into the private matters of others. Nor speak any of you ill of another behind his back: Would any of you love to eat the flesh of his own brother when dead? You would loathe it! And fear Alla; Verily Allah is oft-relenting, all-compassionate.” [Quran, 49:12; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
11721. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Much of ill opinion is sinful, let alone going beyond that.</span></p>
11722. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gossip is to talk speculatively about other people. To speculate about people’s private affairs. To pry into people’s private affairs. There could be a lot of commentary such as a certain person moved out of their house, I wonder how they financed it, and such things. </span></p>
11723. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Talebearing is to disclose what people would want to keep private. Gossip is more speculative, it is a take or an interpretation. Talebearing is to disclose things about people or to mention things they would want to keep private. </span></p>
11724. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Private Is Private</span></h4>
11725. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An example of talebearing is if a person visits his friend. The friend told him that he was considering moving to another city. But, they just shared it with you, it is private. For you to mention it to another is talebearing. </span></p>
11726. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is wronging them. They have a right to privacy. It is harming your relationship with them. It can have other harms that you did not know.</span></p>
11727. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) reportedly said, “Gatherings are a trust.” The assumption is anything that is said in a private gathering (which would include a family gathering) is private until you are sure of the contrary. </span></p>
11728. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is serious. Our beloved messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:</span></p>
11729. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “The talebearer shall not enter paradise.” </span></p></blockquote>
11730. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This applies in general. It applies even more so concerning your friend, to your family, even to a colleague at work. Anytime there is some point of relationship between you and another, they have greater rights over you than other people do. </span></p>
11731. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This also includes past relations. You try to maintain them. You have to be more careful about how you speak about relations that you may have moved on from. This includes a couple who parted ways. </span></p>
11732. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allah says:</span></p>
11733. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">فَإِذَا بَلَغۡنَ أَجَلَهُنَّ فَأَمۡسِكُوهُنَّ بِمَعۡرُوفٍ أَوۡ فَارِقُوهُنَّ بِمَعۡرُوف</span></p>
11734. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“O when they draw to the end of their term, then retain them honorably or part from them honorably” [Quran, 65:2; tr. Keller, Quran Beheld]</span></p></blockquote>
11735. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the ways of parting in a good way is not to listen to, let alone be a party to gossip or talebearing about them. </span></p>
11736. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you work in a company, you get to know private things. You know both strengths and weaknesses. If someone starts speaking up, you have to stop them or change the topic.</span></p>
11737. <h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keeping Trust</span></h4>
11738. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ask yourself, “If I ask them permission am I fully sure that they would be fine with it.” If you have any hesitancy then you have to assume assume that it is private. If you would find it awkward to ask for permission to mention it that is a sign that you cannot mention it. </span></p>
11739. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You need to not believe anything that was said, let alone relate it. Ignore it as if it was not said. If someone says, “Did you know that so-and-so is pregnant?” treat it as if it did not happen. If you can, politely say, “I am not sure whether they want that to be known right now.” Be as diplomatic as you can, or just change the topic. </span></p>
11740. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be careful of faking concern to put another person down. A person could even start a conversation by saying, “Supplicate for such and such a person,” and then they may go on to disclose private information.</span></p>
11741. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11742. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11743. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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11746. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/good-character/gossip-talebearing/">Gossip and Talebearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11751. </item>
11752. <item>
11753. <title>How Long Will the Believers Be Standing on the Day of Judgment? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
11754. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/eschatology/how-long-will-the-believers-be-standing-on-the-day-of-judgment-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
11756. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
11757. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
11758. <category><![CDATA[Hereafter]]></category>
11759. <category><![CDATA[Afterlife]]></category>
11760. <category><![CDATA[believers]]></category>
11761. <category><![CDATA[day of judgement]]></category>
11762. <category><![CDATA[days]]></category>
11763. <category><![CDATA[heaven]]></category>
11764. <category><![CDATA[hell]]></category>
11765. <category><![CDATA[hereafter]]></category>
11766. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342381</guid>
11767.  
11768. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How long will the believers be standing on the day of judgment? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the passage of time on the day of judgment. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, [&#8230;]</p>
11769. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/eschatology/how-long-will-the-believers-be-standing-on-the-day-of-judgment-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Long Will the Believers Be Standing on the Day of Judgment? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11770. ]]></description>
11771. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
11772. <h3>Question</h3>
11773. <p>How long will the believers be standing on the day of judgment?</p>
11774. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the passage of time on the day of judgment.</p>
11775. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Long Will the Believers Be Standing on the Day of Judgment" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_kVHvvkj0JU?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FmGXKK027SYk0Idx_ZnCgc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11776. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
11777. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/eschatology/how-long-will-the-believers-be-standing-on-the-day-of-judgment-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Long Will the Believers Be Standing on the Day of Judgment? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11778. ]]></content:encoded>
11782. </item>
11783. <item>
11784. <title>How Do We Understand the Hierarchy between Angels, Jinn, and Humans? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
11785. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-we-understand-the-hierarchy-between-angels-jinn-and-humans-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
11787. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
11788. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
11789. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
11790. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
11791. <category><![CDATA[angels]]></category>
11792. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
11793. <category><![CDATA[hierarchy]]></category>
11794. <category><![CDATA[humans]]></category>
11795. <category><![CDATA[jinn]]></category>
11796. <category><![CDATA[resist]]></category>
11797. <category><![CDATA[shaitan]]></category>
11798. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342377</guid>
11799.  
11800. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How do we understand the hierarchy between angels, jinn, and humans? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the intricate hierarchy between angels, jinn, and humans, questioning the perceived nobility of each. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, [&#8230;]</p>
11801. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-we-understand-the-hierarchy-between-angels-jinn-and-humans-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do We Understand the Hierarchy between Angels, Jinn, and Humans? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11802. ]]></description>
11803. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
11804. <h3>Question</h3>
11805. <p>How do we understand the hierarchy between angels, jinn, and humans?</p>
11806. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the intricate hierarchy between angels, jinn, and humans, questioning the perceived nobility of each.</p>
11807. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do We Understand the Hierarchy between Angels, Jinn, and Humans" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rl_hYPU7HZA?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5FmGXKK027SYk0Idx_ZnCgc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
11808. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
11809. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/how-do-we-understand-the-hierarchy-between-angels-jinn-and-humans-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">How Do We Understand the Hierarchy between Angels, Jinn, and Humans? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11810. ]]></content:encoded>
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11815. <item>
11816. <title>Can You Explain the Details of Alimony and Child Support during a Divorce? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</title>
11817. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-you-explain-the-details-of-alimony-and-child-support-during-a-divorce-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/</link>
11819. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Falak Mushtaq]]></dc:creator>
11820. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
11821. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
11822. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
11823. <category><![CDATA[alimony]]></category>
11824. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
11825. <category><![CDATA[inheritance]]></category>
11826. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
11827. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342373</guid>
11828.  
11829. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can you explain the details of alimony and child support during a divorce? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the legal and ethical dimensions of alimony and child support following divorce, highlighting the significance of equitable and compassionate agreements that benefit all individuals concerned. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and [&#8230;]</p>
11830. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-you-explain-the-details-of-alimony-and-child-support-during-a-divorce-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can You Explain the Details of Alimony and Child Support during a Divorce? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11831. ]]></description>
11832. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
11833. <h3>Question</h3>
11834. <p>Can you explain the details of alimony and child support during a divorce?</p>
11835. <p>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses the legal and ethical dimensions of alimony and child support following divorce, highlighting the significance of equitable and compassionate agreements that benefit all individuals concerned.</p>
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11837. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like Shaykh Adnan Darwish and Shaykh Rashad Shams. He continued in Amman, expanding into Tafsir, Hadith, Prophetic Biography, and other Islamic sciences, guided by teachers such as Shaykh Ali Hani and Dr. Hamza al-Bakri.</span></p>
11838. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11839. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-you-explain-the-details-of-alimony-and-child-support-during-a-divorce-shaykh-abdul-rahim-reasat/">Can You Explain the Details of Alimony and Child Support during a Divorce? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11845. <item>
11846. <title>Physical Wellness: Intercourse, Care, and Listening</title>
11847. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/physical-wellness-intercourse-care-listening/</link>
11849. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yusuf Zanella]]></dc:creator>
11850. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
11851. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
11852. <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category>
11853. <category><![CDATA[Health & Wellbeing]]></category>
11854. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Guidance]]></category>
11855. <category><![CDATA[Abu Zaid Balkhi]]></category>
11856. <category><![CDATA[beneficial knowledge]]></category>
11857. <category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
11858. <category><![CDATA[body]]></category>
11859. <category><![CDATA[desire]]></category>
11860. <category><![CDATA[excess]]></category>
11861. <category><![CDATA[gluttony]]></category>
11862. <category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
11863. <category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
11864. <category><![CDATA[husband and wife]]></category>
11865. <category><![CDATA[lustful gaze]]></category>
11866. <category><![CDATA[lustful listening]]></category>
11867. <category><![CDATA[lustful thought]]></category>
11868. <category><![CDATA[nasheed]]></category>
11869. <category><![CDATA[prophetic guidance]]></category>
11870. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
11871. <category><![CDATA[sexual intercourse]]></category>
11872. <category><![CDATA[Sins]]></category>
11873. <category><![CDATA[sleep]]></category>
11874. <category><![CDATA[smell]]></category>
11875. <category><![CDATA[soul]]></category>
11876. <category><![CDATA[spirit]]></category>
11877. <category><![CDATA[spiritual health]]></category>
11878. <category><![CDATA[spiritual music]]></category>
11879. <category><![CDATA[spouse]]></category>
11880. <category><![CDATA[sunna]]></category>
11881. <category><![CDATA[the heart]]></category>
11882. <category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
11883. <category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>
11884. <category><![CDATA[wholesome living]]></category>
11885. <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category>
11886. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=332506</guid>
11887.  
11888. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
11889. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/physical-wellness-intercourse-care-listening/">Physical Wellness: Intercourse, Care, and Listening</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11890. ]]></description>
11891. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">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: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Vtk1ztDUQdY?si=xQVvS3m6qfsVEFIy">Physical Wellness Workshop: Balkhi’s The Health of Bodies and Souls</a>.</span></h3>
11892. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Abu Zayd also wrote at length about the relationship between health and sexual intercourse. The Sunna is to see that our physical relations are a blessing from Allah. One is rewarded for one’s intimacy with one’s spouse because if one directed it in impermissible ways, one would accrue sin. If one directs it towards good ways, in the permissible, fulfilling one’s need for the sake of Allah, fulfilling one spouse’s need for the sake of Allah and out of avoiding the impermissible, there are numerous rewards.</span></p>
11893. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sunna in intercourse is to take care not only of one’s own physical desires but those of one’s spouse. That too is a means of reward as it satisfies another and keeps them from harm. This is something that men in many parts of the world historically neglected. One should not approach one’s wife like an animal approaches an animal. It just mounts the animal and fulfills its desire. Rather, have preliminaries to the fulfilling of desire.</span></p>
11894. <p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Physical Needs</span></p>
11895. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take care of the desire of your spouse. This is particularly an instruction for men but it applies both ways. One channels this physical need in good ways and in ways of benefit that bring the husband and wife together.</span></p>
11896. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:</span></p>
11897. <blockquote><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ّّWhoever guarantees for me what is between their two jaws (i.e. their speech) and what is between their two legs (meaning their sexual desires) I guarantee for them paradise.” </span></p></blockquote>
11898. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Channelling one’s physical desires in a good way purposefully entails planning it out in a good manner.</span></p>
11899. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One should be careful of the lustful gaze, the lustful thought, and the lustful hearing. Much music stirs lust. Practice restraint except with one’s spouse. </span></p>
11900. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Abu Zayd shares elements of planning. Amongst them is to plan the right times because if you do not plan when you have intercourse, it becomes difficult to sustain. One scholar realized that a lot of his students under a certain age were complaining about bedroom issues. He told all his students under 40 that they should, by default, engage in intercourse three times a week. Many people are not able to establish good habits related to their sexual relations. </span></p>
11901. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have gratitude for this as well as a sense of responsibility. It is something you owe your spouse. </span></p>
11902. <p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Taking Care of Health</span></p>
11903. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this topic, Abu Zayd gives a few keys. He mentions that one of the important things in guarding one’s health is the need for movement. You need to keep active and have movement throughout your day in general. Lack of motion is physically detrimental. </span></p>
11904. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Furthermore, you need to have some physical exercise where you exert yourself in the ways of movement. The ways of exercise are many such as horse riding, wrestling, swimming, and other purposeful beneficial ways of physical exercise. </span></p>
11905. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As part of taking care of one’s health, Abu Zaid talks about massage and the various ways that one can massage oneself and he established that the companions, on occasion, massaged the Prophet’s back or feet and so on (Allah bless him and give him peace).</span></p>
11906. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Taking care of one’s health is part of taking good care. Do so purposefully with a plan. </span></p>
11907. <p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Listening</span></p>
11908. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Abu Zayd also mentions about listening. Listening is important to one’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. </span></p>
11909. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listening affects you physically. What you hear affects your physical state. If you hear happy things your vitals change. If you hear some really good news, you experience physical change. When people hear shocking news, bad news, or stressful news, they are affected physically, emotionally, and spiritually. </span></p>
11910. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If someone said, “Someone took your computer and your phone and smashed it to bits and then they hacked into your bank account and withdrew all your money,” your vitals would change.</span></p>
11911. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be careful of what you listen to and how you listen. One seeks a peaceful environment. One of the names for a house is <em>maskan</em> which means a place of serenity. Seek calm, it is praiseworthy. Do not raise your voice excessively. </span></p>
11912. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also, in a discretionary manner, be purposeful about what you listen to worldly listening and spiritual listening. It can either procure good in your life or result in harm. There is worldly uplifting listening which is by good company. Listen to the good, rather, say good to people. </span></p>
11913. <p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Guard Your Ears</span></p>
11914. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to good things that facilitate benefit, and uplifts, but we have to realize that there is harmful listening also. This is listening to the sinful or listening to the distressful. Many people follow much news that is emotionally distressful for them and that is not good. </span></p>
11915. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be purposeful in what you listen to and likewise, what you see of news and other things. Take it as a source of gaining understanding and awareness of what is going on so one can pursue the good. That is the only purpose of news: What good can I do?</span></p>
11916. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most news is negative and most of it will wear people down. Pray for the good and relieve yourself. Do not spend time listening to unnecessary things. Just think of how many thousands of people are dying every day. If we listen to how every single one of those people died we would be depressed unless we are purposeful in when we listen by taking heed from it. </span></p>
11917. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to the Quran. Listen to beneficial religious knowledge. Listening to other wholesome things. Cut out music as it is not permissible. Listen to spiritual music (nasheed) instead. Listen to other things that are uplifting and wholesome.</span></p>
11918. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11919. <p>&nbsp;</p>
11920. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>
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11923. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/featured-articles/physical-wellness-intercourse-care-listening/">Physical Wellness: Intercourse, Care, and Listening</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11929. <item>
11930. <title>What is the Ruling if a Brother in Law Comes and Resides With Us?</title>
11931. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/what-is-the-ruling-if-a-brother-in-law-comes-and-resides-with-us/</link>
11933. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11934. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
11935. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
11936. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
11937. <category><![CDATA[accommodation]]></category>
11938. <category><![CDATA[advice]]></category>
11939. <category><![CDATA[brother-in-law]]></category>
11940. <category><![CDATA[discomfort]]></category>
11941. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
11942. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
11943. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
11944. <category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
11945. <category><![CDATA[seclusion]]></category>
11946. <category><![CDATA[Sharia rulings]]></category>
11947. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342354</guid>
11948.  
11949. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I stay with my family temporarily due to the discomfort caused by my husband’s brother staying with us and neglecting me? They also smoke weed together, making me uncomfortable. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and [&#8230;]</p>
11950. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/what-is-the-ruling-if-a-brother-in-law-comes-and-resides-with-us/">What is the Ruling if a Brother in Law Comes and Resides With Us?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
11951. ]]></description>
11952. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
11953. <h3>Question</h3>
11954. <p>Can I stay with my family temporarily due to the discomfort caused by my husband’s brother staying with us and neglecting me? They also smoke weed together, making me uncomfortable.</p>
11955. <h3>Answer</h3>
11956. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
11957. </div>
11958. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
11959. <p>This is a difficult situation you are in. In some cases, a family member is forced to give accommodation to one&#8217;s sibling, etc. However, one needs to realize and be aware of the Sharia rulings and possible consequences that can arise, lack of privacy, family gossip, temptations, rumors, etc.</p></div>
11960. <h4>Seclusion (Khalwa)</h4>
11961. <p>You have to avoid a situation where you find yourself alone with your brother-in-law. It is not only forbidden to be alone with a non-mahram but even more unlawful to be alone with the one whom the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) referred to as death. He (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Beware of going into houses and meeting women (in seclusion). A person from the Ansar said, ‘Allah’s Messenger, what about the husband’s brother, after which he said: The husband’s brother is like death.’” [Muslim]</p>
11962. <h4>Share Concern, Sharia Rulings, and Pray to Allah Most High</h4>
11963. <p>I advise you to sit down with your husband and share your concerns and sharia rulings. This is a difficult situation you are in in the short term. However, in the long term, hopefully, you will not be in this situation. So, for now, focus on how to live best and avoid any tricky situations, continue to pray to Allah Most High with a regular prayer of Need, and advise your husband and brother-in-law to do the same to facilitate accommodation and work so he can move out soon.</p>
11964. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
11965. <h4>Related</h4>
11966. <ul>
11967. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-is-the-meaning-of-khalwa-seclusion-with-the-opposite-gender/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is the Meaning of Khalwa (Seclusion) with the Opposite Gender?</a></li>
11968. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-i-deal-with-a-lazy-and-dependent-brother-in-law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Deal with a Lazy and Dependent Brother-in-Law? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
11969. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Does One Perform The Prayer Of Need (salat al-haja)? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
11970. </ul>
11971. <div></div>
11972. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
11973. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
11974. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
11975. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
11976. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
11977. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/what-is-the-ruling-if-a-brother-in-law-comes-and-resides-with-us/">What is the Ruling if a Brother in Law Comes and Resides With Us?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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11983. <item>
11984. <title>How Can I Correct a Mistake in the Last Sitting as a Latecomer?</title>
11985. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-can-i-correct-a-mistake-in-the-last-sitting-as-a-latecomer/</link>
11987. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
11988. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
11989. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
11990. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
11991. <category><![CDATA[follower]]></category>
11992. <category><![CDATA[hanafi school]]></category>
11993. <category><![CDATA[Imam's guarantee]]></category>
11994. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
11995. <category><![CDATA[latecomer]]></category>
11996. <category><![CDATA[Prayer mistake]]></category>
11997. <category><![CDATA[prostrations of forgetfulness]]></category>
11998. <category><![CDATA[salawat]]></category>
11999. <category><![CDATA[tashahhud]]></category>
12000. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342348</guid>
12001.  
12002. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I came late to a congregational prayer (Asr). I missed one rak’a, so I intended to make up one. However, in the imam’s final sitting (his 4th rak’a, my 3rd rak’a), I accidentally recited both the tashahhud and the Salawat instead of only the tashahhud. How does this impact [&#8230;]</p>
12003. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-can-i-correct-a-mistake-in-the-last-sitting-as-a-latecomer/">How Can I Correct a Mistake in the Last Sitting as a Latecomer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12004. ]]></description>
12005. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
12006. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
12007. <p>I came late to a congregational prayer (Asr). I missed one rak’a, so I intended to make up one.</p>
12008. <p>However, in the imam’s final sitting (his 4th rak’a, my 3rd rak’a), I accidentally recited both the tashahhud and the Salawat instead of only the tashahhud. How does this impact my prayer? Is it valid? Is it disliked? Should I make it up? please shorten</p>
12009. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
12010. <p>This mistake does not impact your prayer; you don’t have to make it up. [ Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
12011. <p>Yes, indeed, the best thing to do for the latecomer during the last sitting is to recite the Tashahud slowly (up to “Abduhu was Rassuluhu”) so that he finishes right before the salams of the Imam (who will have recited the blessings on the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon Him) along with the Tashahud). [Ibid]</p>
12012. <p>Nonetheless, this mistake does not invalidate the prayer for several reasons:</p>
12013. <p>(1) Reciting the Salawat and the Tashahud for the latecomer during the last sitting as a follower is also a valid position in the Hanafi school. [Ibid]</p>
12014. <p>(2) Reciting the Salawat at any point of the prayer won’t invalidate it because it is not from worldly talk. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]</p>
12015. <p>In addition to the above, even if this mistake would have entailed the prostrations of forgetfulness since you were a follower, your mistake has been overlooked due to the following hadith:</p>
12016. <p>The Messenger of Allah (Blessings and Peace be upon Him) has said: <strong>“The Imam guarantees your prayers.” </strong>[Abu Dawud]</p>
12017. <p>This means that a follower will never have to perform a prostration of forgetfulness for his mistake. [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]</p>
12018. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
12019. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
12020. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12021. <div>
12022. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
12023. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then, he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
12024. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
12025. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
12026. </div>
12027. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-can-i-correct-a-mistake-in-the-last-sitting-as-a-latecomer/">How Can I Correct a Mistake in the Last Sitting as a Latecomer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12033. <item>
12034. <title>Should I Marry a Woman I Met Online Who Is Homeless and Has Herpes?</title>
12035. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-marry-a-woman-i-met-online-who-is-homeless-and-has-herpes/</link>
12037. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12038. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
12039. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
12040. <category><![CDATA[Intimacy]]></category>
12041. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
12042. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
12043. <category><![CDATA[Sacrifice]]></category>
12044. <category><![CDATA[charitable contributions]]></category>
12045. <category><![CDATA[charitable giving]]></category>
12046. <category><![CDATA[Homeless]]></category>
12047. <category><![CDATA[Islamic marriage guidance]]></category>
12048. <category><![CDATA[marital rights]]></category>
12049. <category><![CDATA[marriage advice]]></category>
12050. <category><![CDATA[marriage criteria]]></category>
12051. <category><![CDATA[Prophet's guidance]]></category>
12052. <category><![CDATA[risk assessment]]></category>
12053. <category><![CDATA[spouse selection]]></category>
12054. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342332</guid>
12055.  
12056. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Should I marry a revert with genital herpes? If yes, normal or asexual marriage? Can Istikhara be done for these decisions? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for wanting to help another in need and putting her needs before yours. Risky Although your intentions are [&#8230;]</p>
12057. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-marry-a-woman-i-met-online-who-is-homeless-and-has-herpes/">Should I Marry a Woman I Met Online Who Is Homeless and Has Herpes?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12058. ]]></description>
12059. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
12060. </strong></p>
12061. <h3>Question</h3>
12062. <p>Should I marry a revert with genital herpes? If yes, normal or asexual marriage? Can Istikhara be done for these decisions?</p>
12063. <h3>Answer</h3>
12064. <p>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for wanting to help another in need and putting her needs before yours.</p>
12065. <h4>Risky</h4>
12066. <p>Although your intentions are pure, noble, and selfless, I don’t encourage you to marry her. It sounds like you will not be able to give her marital rights, as her sexual rights will not be fulfilled, and other issues may be a great cause of distress to both of you. Also, the lack of attraction and not meeting her in person are red flags. The biggest red flag is that you are asking if you should marry her.</p>
12067. <p>Instead, I encourage you to give her charity and contribute to her medical care; Allah’s grace will greatly reward you. I encourage you to do only that and minimize or eliminate contact with her, as there should be friendships with the opposite gender. You can check up on her now and again.</p>
12068. <h4>Wife</h4>
12069. <p>Take the advice of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) when it comes to marriage:<br />
12070. <strong> </strong><br />
12071. Jabir bin `Abdullah narrated: “When I got married, Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) said to me, ‘What type of lady have you married?’ I replied I have married a matron. He said, ‘Why don’t you have a liking for the virgins and for fondling them?’ Jabir also said: Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, ‘Why didn’t you marry a young girl so that you might play with her and she with you?’” [Bukhari]</p>
12072. <p>Jabir ibn Abdullah also narrated: “The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)   said: ‘When one of you asked a woman in marriage, if he can look at what will induce him to marry her, he should do so.’ He (Jabir) said: I asked a girl in marriage; I used to look at her secretly until I looked at what induced me to marry her. I, therefore, married her.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
12073. <p>And Ma`qil bin Yasar reported God’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace)  as saying, “Marry women who are loving and very fertile, for I shall outnumber the peoples by you.” [Abu Dawud &amp; Nasa’i]</p>
12074. <p>Please see these links on how to approach marriage:</p>
12075. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/important-traits-to-look-for-in-a-prospective-spouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Important Traits to Look for in a Prospective Spouse</a></div>
12076. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/considering-beauty-in-a-prospective-bride/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Consider Beauty in a Prospective Bride?</a></div>
12077. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
12078. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
12079. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12080. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
12081. <p>&nbsp;</p>
12082. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-marry-a-woman-i-met-online-who-is-homeless-and-has-herpes/">Should I Marry a Woman I Met Online Who Is Homeless and Has Herpes?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12088. <item>
12089. <title>Is Hydrolyzed Pearl a Permissible Ingredient Used in Cosmetics?</title>
12090. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-hydrolyzed-pearl-a-permissible-ingredient-used-in-cosmetics/</link>
12092. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12093. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
12094. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
12095. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
12096. <category><![CDATA[animal-derived]]></category>
12097. <category><![CDATA[cosmetics]]></category>
12098. <category><![CDATA[cosmetics usage]]></category>
12099. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
12100. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
12101. <category><![CDATA[Hydrolyzed Pearl]]></category>
12102. <category><![CDATA[ingredients]]></category>
12103. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
12104. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
12105. <category><![CDATA[SeekersGuidance]]></category>
12106. <category><![CDATA[skincare]]></category>
12107. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342322</guid>
12108.  
12109. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is Hydrolyzed Pearl a Permissible Ingredient Used in Cosmetics? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Hydrolyzed Pearl is a cosmetic ingredient that is permissible. Most products made from animal and [&#8230;]</p>
12110. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-hydrolyzed-pearl-a-permissible-ingredient-used-in-cosmetics/">Is Hydrolyzed Pearl a Permissible Ingredient Used in Cosmetics?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12111. ]]></description>
12112. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
12113. <h3>Question</h3>
12114. <p>Is Hydrolyzed Pearl a Permissible Ingredient Used in Cosmetics?</p>
12115. <h3>Answer</h3>
12116. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12117. </div>
12118. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
12119. <p>Hydrolyzed Pearl is a cosmetic ingredient that is permissible. Most products made from animal and fish ingredients undergo an essential change. If you are unsure of this, the base assumption is purity.</p>
12120. <p>[Usmani, Takmila al-Fath-Mulhim]</p>
12121. </div>
12122. <div>It is derived from freshwater pearls. It makes the skin smooth, exquisite, whitening, and moist. It is particularly effective for preventing skin aging and roughness, reducing wrinkles and black spots, and healing face furuncle, whelk, and wounds. Used after-sun products, face creams, face lotions, skin care products, and skin-lightening creams.</div>
12123. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
12124. <h4>Related Answers</h4>
12125. <p><a href="https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci-ingredients/hydrolyzed-pearl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hydrolyzed Pearl &#8211; Cosmetic Ingredient INCI (specialchem.com)</a></p>
12126. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/cosmetics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cosmetics Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
12127. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/guidelines-for-using-makeup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guidelines for Using Makeup &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
12128. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-use-cosmetics-and-body-care-products-that-contain-animal-ingredients/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Permissible to Use Cosmetics and Body Care Products That Contain Animal Ingredients? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
12129. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/a-guide-for-consuming-various-meats-foods-alcohol-animal-by-product-ingredients-and-cosmetics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Guide for Consuming Various Meats, Foods, Alcohol, Animal By-Product Ingredients, and Cosmetics &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
12130. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/prayer-reader-the-ultimate-guide-to-prayer-in-islam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br />
12131. </a>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
12132. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
12133. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
12134. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
12135. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
12136. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/is-hydrolyzed-pearl-a-permissible-ingredient-used-in-cosmetics/">Is Hydrolyzed Pearl a Permissible Ingredient Used in Cosmetics?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12142. <item>
12143. <title>Is It Considered a Sinful Supplication to Call Someone Saying ‘Ya’ or ‘O’ as in ‘O Kevin, Help Me Carry This Box’?</title>
12144. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-considered-a-sinful-supplication-to-call-someone-saying-ya-or-o-as-in-o-kevin-help-me-carry-this-box/</link>
12146. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12147. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
12148. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
12149. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
12150. <category><![CDATA[O]]></category>
12151. <category><![CDATA[prepositions of calling]]></category>
12152. <category><![CDATA[sinful]]></category>
12153. <category><![CDATA[supplication]]></category>
12154. <category><![CDATA[ya]]></category>
12155. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342314</guid>
12156.  
12157. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is It Considered a Sinful Supplication to Call Someone Saying ‘Ya’ or ‘O’ as in ‘O Kevin, Help Me Carry This Box’? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The word &#8216;ya’ and other such words are called prepositions of calling (huruf al-nida). They are [&#8230;]</p>
12158. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-considered-a-sinful-supplication-to-call-someone-saying-ya-or-o-as-in-o-kevin-help-me-carry-this-box/">Is It Considered a Sinful Supplication to Call Someone Saying ‘Ya’ or ‘O’ as in ‘O Kevin, Help Me Carry This Box’?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12159. ]]></description>
12160. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
12161. <h3>Question</h3>
12162. <p>Is It Considered a Sinful Supplication to Call Someone Saying ‘Ya’ or ‘O’ as in ‘O Kevin, Help Me Carry This Box’?</p>
12163. <h3>Answer</h3>
12164. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12165. <p>The word &#8216;ya’ and other such words are called prepositions of calling (huruf al-nida). They are used for any situation where one is calling another. They are not specific to supplications. [Ibn Ajurrum, al-Muqadimma al-Ajurrumiyya]</p>
12166. <p>Allah Most High Himself uses these prepositions in the Quran. It is incorrect to say that Allah Most High is supplicating to His creation.</p>
12167. <p>Hope this helps</p>
12168. <p>Allah knows best</p>
12169. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
12170. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
12171. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
12172. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-considered-a-sinful-supplication-to-call-someone-saying-ya-or-o-as-in-o-kevin-help-me-carry-this-box/">Is It Considered a Sinful Supplication to Call Someone Saying ‘Ya’ or ‘O’ as in ‘O Kevin, Help Me Carry This Box’?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12177. </item>
12178. <item>
12179. <title>Does Swallowing Phlegm and Saliva Invalidate the Prayer?</title>
12180. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-swallowing-phlegm-and-saliva-invalidate-the-prayer/</link>
12182. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12183. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
12184. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
12185. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
12186. <category><![CDATA[ate]]></category>
12187. <category><![CDATA[bigger]]></category>
12188. <category><![CDATA[break]]></category>
12189. <category><![CDATA[fast]]></category>
12190. <category><![CDATA[food]]></category>
12191. <category><![CDATA[legal]]></category>
12192. <category><![CDATA[phlegm]]></category>
12193. <category><![CDATA[saliva]]></category>
12194. <category><![CDATA[swallow]]></category>
12195. <category><![CDATA[valid]]></category>
12196. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342308</guid>
12197.  
12198. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question My question is regarding swallowing saliva/mucus that likely has the color of my food. This happened during the prayer, and I forgot to mention that it was likely larger than a dried chickpea. Is my prayer still valid? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, I [&#8230;]</p>
12199. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-swallowing-phlegm-and-saliva-invalidate-the-prayer/">Does Swallowing Phlegm and Saliva Invalidate the Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12200. ]]></description>
12201. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
12202. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
12203. <p>My question is regarding swallowing saliva/mucus that likely has the color of my food. This happened during the prayer, and I forgot to mention that it was likely larger than a dried chickpea. Is my prayer still valid?</p>
12204. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
12205. <p>In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,</p>
12206. <p>I pray this finds you in the best of states.</p>
12207. <p>Swallowing saliva or mucus inside the mouth won’t invalidate the prayer, regardless of its amount. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
12208. <p>This is based on the fact that anything that invalidates the fast will invalidate the prayer, and what won’t invalidate the fast will not invalidate the prayer. [ibid]</p>
12209. <h4><strong>Saliva</strong></h4>
12210. <p>Swallowing saliva inside your mouth won’t break your fast.  [Shurunbulali, Nur al-Idah]</p>
12211. <p>Thus, your prayer won’t be broken by doing so.</p>
12212. <h4><strong>Phlegm</strong></h4>
12213. <p>Swallowing mucus that has reached one’s mouth through one’s nose or one’s throat does not invalidate one’s fast. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah]</p>
12214. <p>Thus, your prayer won’t be broken by doing so.</p>
12215. <h4><strong>Legal Reasoning<br />
12216. </strong></h4>
12217. <p>One of the main reasons for the rulings above is that there is genuine hardship in avoiding those things. And they are excused because Allah, Most High, says:</p>
12218. <p>“[Allah] has laid upon you no hardship in the religion.” [Quran, 22.78]</p>
12219. <p>From this verse (and others), Hanafi scholars established the following legal principle:</p>
12220. <p>“Hardship is legally excused.” [Sarakhsi, Mabsut]</p>
12221. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
12222. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
12223. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12224. <div>
12225. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
12226. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
12227. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
12228. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
12229. </div>
12230. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-swallowing-phlegm-and-saliva-invalidate-the-prayer/">Does Swallowing Phlegm and Saliva Invalidate the Prayer?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12235. </item>
12236. <item>
12237. <title>Is the Hadith of Hakim Where Prophet Adam Asks Forgiveness for the Sake of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)?</title>
12238. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-the-hadith-of-hakim-where-prophet-adam-asks-forgiveness-for-the-sake-of-prophet-muhammad-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace/</link>
12240. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12241. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
12242. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
12243. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
12244. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
12245. <category><![CDATA[adam]]></category>
12246. <category><![CDATA[explain]]></category>
12247. <category><![CDATA[explicate]]></category>
12248. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
12249. <category><![CDATA[hakim]]></category>
12250. <category><![CDATA[intercession]]></category>
12251. <category><![CDATA[issue]]></category>
12252. <category><![CDATA[narration]]></category>
12253. <category><![CDATA[prophet]]></category>
12254. <category><![CDATA[reliable]]></category>
12255. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342304</guid>
12256.  
12257. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith in Hakim 4228, and similar narrations about Prophet Adam’s intercession through the name of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) fabricated. It says that Adam asked Allah to forgive him for the sake of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), [&#8230;]</p>
12258. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-the-hadith-of-hakim-where-prophet-adam-asks-forgiveness-for-the-sake-of-prophet-muhammad-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace/">Is the Hadith of Hakim Where Prophet Adam Asks Forgiveness for the Sake of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12259. ]]></description>
12260. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
12261. <h3>Question</h3>
12262. <p>Is the hadith in Hakim 4228, and similar narrations about Prophet Adam’s intercession through the name of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) fabricated.</p>
12263. <p>It says that Adam asked Allah to forgive him for the sake of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), but in Quran (Sura A’raf 7:26), we are told the dua of Prophet Adam made to ask for Allah to forgive him but it doesn’t say anything about him using Prophet Muhammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) name?</p>
12264. <h3>Answer</h3>
12265. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12266. <p>The name of our Prophet not being mentioned in the Quran does not mean the hadith is incorrect. Hadiths are generally explanations of the Quran a lot of the time. The hadith of Hakim is authentic and not fabricated.</p>
12267. <p>Allah Most High said, “They replied, “Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will certainly be losers.” [Quran, 7:23]</p>
12268. <p>Umar (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet said: &#8220;When Adam committed his mistake, he said: O my Lord, I am asking you to forgive me for the sake of Muhammad. Allah said: O Adam, and how do you know about Muhammad whom I have not yet created? Adam replied, O my Lord, after You created me with your hand and breathed into me of Your Spirit, I raised my head and saw written on the heights of the Throne: &#8220;La Ilaha Illallahu Muhammadur Rasulullah&#8221; I understood that you would not place next to your name but the most beloved one of your creation. Allah said: O Adam, I have forgiven you, and were it not for Muhammad, I would not have created you.&#8221; [Hakim, al-Mustadrak]</p>
12269. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
12270. <p dir="rtl">حدّثنا أبو سعيد عمرو بن محمد بن منصور العدل ، ثنا أبو الحسن محمد بن إسحاق بن إبراهيم الحنظلي ، ثنا أبو</p>
12271. <p dir="rtl">الحارث عبد الله بن مسلم الفهري ، ثنا إسماعيل بن مسلمة ، أنبأ عبد الرحمن بن زيد بن أسلم ، عن أبيه، عن جدّه، عن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله : «لَمّا اقْتَرَفَ آدَمُ الْخَطِيئَةَ قالَ: يا رَبّ أَسْأَلُكَ بِحَقّ مُحَمَّدٍ لما غَفَرْتَ لِي، فَقالَ الله: يا آدَمُ وَكَيْفَ عَرَفْتَ مُحَمّداً وَلَمْ أَخْلُقْهُ؟ قالَ: يا رَبّ لأَنَّكَ لَمّا خَلَقْتَنِي بِيَدِكَ وَنَفَخْتَ فِيَّ مِنْ روحِكَ رَفَعْتُ رَأْسِي فَرَأَيْتُ على قوائِمِ الْعَرْشِ مَكْتوباً لا إِلهَ إِلا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسولُ الله، فَعَلِمْتُ أَنَّكَ لَمْ تُضِفْ إِلى اسْمِكَ إِلا أَحَبَّ الْخَلْقِ إِلَيْكَ، فقالَ الله: صَدَقْتَ يا آدَمُ إِنَّهُ لأَحَبُّ الْخَلْقِ إِلَيَّ ادْعُني بِحَقِّهِ فَقَدْ غَفَرْتُ لَكَ وَلَوْلا مُحَمَّدٌ ما خَلَقْتُكَ . هذا حديث صحيح الإسناد وهو أول حديث ذكرته لعبد الرحمن بن زيد بن أسلم في هذا الكتاب</p>
12272. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</p>
12273. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
12274. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
12275. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani </strong></p>
12276. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
12277. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/is-the-hadith-of-hakim-where-prophet-adam-asks-forgiveness-for-the-sake-of-prophet-muhammad-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace/">Is the Hadith of Hakim Where Prophet Adam Asks Forgiveness for the Sake of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12282. </item>
12283. <item>
12284. <title>Do I Have to Repeat My Prayers After Wiping Over Regular Socks?</title>
12285. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-repeat-my-prayers-after-wiping-over-regular-socks/</link>
12287. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12288. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
12289. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
12290. <category><![CDATA[Prayer]]></category>
12291. <category><![CDATA[conditions]]></category>
12292. <category><![CDATA[miles]]></category>
12293. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
12294. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
12295. <category><![CDATA[regular]]></category>
12296. <category><![CDATA[socks]]></category>
12297. <category><![CDATA[three]]></category>
12298. <category><![CDATA[valid]]></category>
12299. <category><![CDATA[walk]]></category>
12300. <category><![CDATA[wiping]]></category>
12301. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342300</guid>
12302.  
12303. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I just recently found out that the Hanafi madhab does not count mash over regular socks as a valid wudhu. I, however, have prayed many prayers by doing mash over regular socks since before that, I found one Hanafi scholar who said that such a wudu would be valid. [&#8230;]</p>
12304. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-repeat-my-prayers-after-wiping-over-regular-socks/">Do I Have to Repeat My Prayers After Wiping Over Regular Socks?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12305. ]]></description>
12306. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</strong></p>
12307. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
12308. <p>I just recently found out that the Hanafi madhab does not count mash over regular socks as a valid wudhu.</p>
12309. <p>I, however, have prayed many prayers by doing mash over regular socks since before that, I found one Hanafi scholar who said that such a wudu would be valid.</p>
12310. <p>Do I need to repeat all the prayers prayed with this invalid wudu?</p>
12311. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
12312. <p>In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,</p>
12313. <p>No, you don’t need to repeat your prayers as many socks are valid for wiping, even according to the Hanafi school, as long as you are not sure that water has reached your feet during the wiping. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
12314. <p>It is permitted to wipe over thick socks which fulfill the conditions of valid footgear (khuffs).</p>
12315. <h4><strong>Conditions</strong></h4>
12316. <p>The most important of these conditions are:</p>
12317. <p>The ability to walk 3.5 miles in them without tearing;</p>
12318. <p>Thickness such that water doesn’t penetrate the foot upon wiping with a wet hand.</p>
12319. <p>On the other hand, if you are sure that water will reach your skin each time you are wiping over your socks, then you will have to make up those prayers.</p>
12320. <h4><strong>The basis For This Answer<br />
12321. </strong></h4>
12322. <p>The above is because the basis for the acts of worship of a believer is validity. [Burnu, Mawsu&#8217;a Al Qawa&#8217;id al Fiqhya]</p>
12323. <p>This is because believers, because of their faith, won&#8217;t engage in an unsound act of worship and because it is a duty to have a good opinion of them.</p>
12324. <p>Allah, Most High, says: “O  believers! Avoid many suspicions, ˹for˺ indeed, some suspicions are sinful.” [Quran, 49:12]</p>
12325. <p>And Allah knows best.</p>
12326. <p>[Ustadh] Sufyan Qufi<br />
12327. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12328. <div>
12329. <p><b>Ustadh Sufyan Qufi</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is an advanced seeker of knowledge, originally from Algeria, who grew up in France. He began searching for ways to learn Islam reliably and was disappointed at the answers he found locally.</span></p>
12330. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Then he connected with various traditional teachers and gradually connected with SeekersGuidance. He embarked on his journey of learning through the various teachers at SeekersGuidance, including his mentor Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.</span></p>
12331. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He studied numerous texts in Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith, and other areas with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and other teachers, including Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sha‘ar, Shaykh Ali Hani, and others.</span></p>
12332. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is an active instructor at SeekersGuidance and answers questions through the SeekersGuidance Answers Service.</span></p>
12333. </div>
12334. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/do-i-have-to-repeat-my-prayers-after-wiping-over-regular-socks/">Do I Have to Repeat My Prayers After Wiping Over Regular Socks?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12339. </item>
12340. <item>
12341. <title>When do I enter Ihram if I intend to go to Madina or Makka?</title>
12342. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/when-do-i-enter-ihram-if-i-intend-to-go-to-madina-or-makka/</link>
12344. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12345. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
12346. <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
12347. <category><![CDATA[compulsory]]></category>
12348. <category><![CDATA[ihram]]></category>
12349. <category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
12350. <category><![CDATA[mecca]]></category>
12351. <category><![CDATA[medina]]></category>
12352. <category><![CDATA[miqat]]></category>
12353. <category><![CDATA[tourism]]></category>
12354. <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
12355. <category><![CDATA[umra]]></category>
12356. <category><![CDATA[when]]></category>
12357. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342290</guid>
12358.  
12359. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A family is traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah and tourism and greeting their family. They do not have a firm intention yet as they think they will go to Madinah first as they booked a hotel for that day. Still, they decide to go to Makkah first to [&#8230;]</p>
12360. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/when-do-i-enter-ihram-if-i-intend-to-go-to-madina-or-makka/">When do I enter Ihram if I intend to go to Madina or Makka?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12361. ]]></description>
12362. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
12363. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
12364. <p>A family is traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah and tourism and greeting their family. They do not have a firm intention yet as they think they will go to Madinah first as they booked a hotel for that day.</p>
12365. <p>Still, they decide to go to Makkah first to visit family and rest, and once they reach, they intend to make Umrah, then they go to Miqat of masjid Aisha for Ihram. Is this all right?</p>
12366. <p>Also, I am getting different answers for whether women can take off their hijab and Ihram for purification reasons, such as making wudu or having a shower. Can you please clarify this?</p>
12367. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
12368. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12369. <p>If you intend to go to Madinah first, you don’t need to don the Ihram. Then, when you leave to go to Makkah, you will stop at the boundary (miqat) of Dhul-Hulaifa to enter the state of Ihram. However, those who intend to enter Makkah must don the Ihram before crossing the boundary (miqat).</p>
12370. <h4><strong>Showers While in Ihram<br />
12371. </strong></h4>
12372. <p>One can take off one’s hijab and have a shower, etc, while in Ihram. One does not have to remain in wudu or covered; one can do the everyday things while in Ihram, too, except for specific matters, like the following:</p>
12373. <p>Argue, sin, or perform corrupt acts<br />
12374. Have marital relations, engage in foreplay, touch/kiss with desire, or make mention of it<br />
12375. Hunt, point to a hunting animal or kill lice<br />
12376. Wear sewn clothing, underwear, socks, khufayn, or shoes <strong>(men only)<br />
12377. </strong>Cover one’s head<strong> (men only)<br />
12378. </strong>Cover one’s face<br />
12379. Cut the nails on one’s hands/feet<br />
12380. Remove any body hair or hair on the head<br />
12381. Apply scent or oil upon one’s body, clothes, or hair (includes using scented tissues, shampoos, soaps, and the like)</p>
12382. <p>It is essential to study the rulings of ‘Umra well before setting off to ensure their validity. Otherwise, one ends up in costly violations and confusion.</p>
12383. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
12384. <p>Check the related links:<br />
12385. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/do-i-need-to-be-in-ihram-prior-to-landing-in-jeddah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do I Need to Be in Ihram before Landing in Jeddah? &#8211; (seekersguidance.org)</a><br />
12386. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-are-the-rulings-of-ihram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Are the Rulings of Ihram? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
12387. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/articles/beneficial-knowledge/free-umra-lessons-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sisters, Make the Most of Your Umra with These Free Lessons &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
12388. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/umrah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">umrah Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
12389. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
12390. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
12391. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
12392. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12393. <div>
12394. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
12395. </div>
12396. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/uncategorized/when-do-i-enter-ihram-if-i-intend-to-go-to-madina-or-makka/">When do I enter Ihram if I intend to go to Madina or Makka?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12401. </item>
12402. <item>
12403. <title>How Does Islamic Banking Differ from a Regular Home Loan?</title>
12404. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-does-islamic-banking-differ-from-a-regular-home-loan/</link>
12406. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12407. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
12408. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
12409. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
12410. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
12411. <category><![CDATA[Transactions (Shafii)]]></category>
12412. <category><![CDATA[diminishing musharaka]]></category>
12413. <category><![CDATA[home finance]]></category>
12414. <category><![CDATA[interest]]></category>
12415. <category><![CDATA[islamic banking]]></category>
12416. <category><![CDATA[loan]]></category>
12417. <category><![CDATA[murabaha]]></category>
12418. <category><![CDATA[partnership]]></category>
12419. <category><![CDATA[price structure]]></category>
12420. <category><![CDATA[profit]]></category>
12421. <category><![CDATA[sales contract]]></category>
12422. <category><![CDATA[sharia-compliant]]></category>
12423. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342285</guid>
12424.  
12425. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How does an Islamic banking loan differ from a conventional one? Despite choosing methods like Murabaha or Diminishing Musharaka, the repayment seems similar, leaving me apprehensive. Could you clarify how Islamic banking avoids interest despite repayment amounts exceeding the borrowed sum? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah [&#8230;]</p>
12426. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-does-islamic-banking-differ-from-a-regular-home-loan/">How Does Islamic Banking Differ from a Regular Home Loan?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12427. ]]></description>
12428. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr</b></p>
12429. <h3>Question</h3>
12430. <p>How does an Islamic banking loan differ from a conventional one? Despite choosing methods like Murabaha or Diminishing Musharaka, the repayment seems similar, leaving me apprehensive. Could you clarify how Islamic banking avoids interest despite repayment amounts exceeding the borrowed sum?</p>
12431. <h3>Answer</h3>
12432. <div>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for choosing the shari’a-compliant option.</div>
12433. <div>The fundamental distinction between Islamic Finance and conventional home loans exists in their underlying structures. Home finance under Islamic Banking is not a loan. Murabaha is a sales contract, whereas Diminishing Musharaka is a partnership.</div>
12434. <p>Notably, profit earned on a sale structure differs significantly from interest accrued on a loan structure. However, Islamic banks typically structure their profit in alignment with prevailing bank rates to remain competitive.</p>
12435. <h4>Murabaha<strong><br />
12436. </strong></h4>
12437. <p>Murabaha sells a commodity at the purchasing price with a defined and agreed profit markup. This markup may be a percentage of the selling price or a lump sum.</p>
12438. <p>This transaction may be concluded either without a prior promise to buy, in which case it is called an ordinary Murabaha, or with a prior promise to buy submitted by a person interested in acquiring goods through the Institution, in which case it is called a “bankingMurabaha,” i.e., Murabaha to the purchase orderer.  [AAOIFI, Shari‘ah Standards]</p>
12439. <h4>Diminishing Musharaka<strong><br />
12440. </strong></h4>
12441. <p>Diminishing Musharaka is a form of partnership in which one of the partners promises to buy the equity share of the other partner gradually until the title to the equity is completely transferred to him.  [AAOIFI, Shari‘ah Standards]</p>
12442. <h4>Price Structures</h4>
12443. <p>The price (thaman) is an essential element of a sales contract. It must be known, and the sale is deemed invalid if the price is unknown, as it introduces contractual risk (gharar).</p>
12444. <p>The asking price is determined at the discretion of both the buyer and the seller, with no specified minimum or maximum. This price is influenced by demand and supply, the nature of the sale (cash or credit), inflation, and ultimately, the seller’s asking price and the buyer’s willingness to pay.</p>
12445. <p>As Islamic banks operate in an interest-based economy, they typically structure their profits in alignment with prevailing interest rates. Importantly, this contingency does not compromise the permissibility of the sale, nor does it equate to interest-based debt financing.</p>
12446. <div>I pray this is of benefit and Allah guides us all.</div>
12447. <p>[Shaykh] Muhammad Carr</p>
12448. <p><b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
12449. <p><b>Shaykh Muhammad Carr</b> has dedicated his life to studying and transmitting our beautiful deen. His studies have taken him around the globe, where he has benefitted from many luminaries. Under the guidance of his teachers &#8211; Shaykh Taha Karan, Shaykh Yaseen Abbas, Shaykh Muadh Ali, and many others &#8211; Shaykh Muhammad has grown to appreciate the beauty and benefits of diverse scholarship. He completed his memorization of the Qur’an at Dar al-Ulum Zakariyyah in September 1997 and received an Alimiyya Degree in 2006 from DUAI (Darul Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah). He is affiliated with Masjid Auwal in Bo Kaap, Cape Town (the oldest mosque in South Africa), where he serves as a co-imam, and Dar Al-Safa, where he has taught since 2018. As a teacher, he imparts the wisdom of our heritage and tradition by opening the door to students. As an imam, he has the unique opportunity to serve his community daily.</p>
12450. <p>In addition to his roles as a teacher and imam, Shaykh Muhammad Carr has contributed significantly to administrative and advisory aspects of Islamic institutions. Since 2023, he has been the Administrative Director at The Imam Kurani Institute, contributing to the institution’s growth and development. He continues to pursue traditional Islamic Sciences, possessing a keen interest in Islamic Contract Law and Finance. Shaykh Muhammad has been a Shari’ah Board Member for Islamic Asset Management &amp; Insurance Companies since 2001, aligning financial practices with Islamic principles.</p>
12451. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-does-islamic-banking-differ-from-a-regular-home-loan/">How Does Islamic Banking Differ from a Regular Home Loan?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12456. </item>
12457. <item>
12458. <title>Can We Make Halwa on the 15th of Sha’ban?</title>
12459. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-we-make-halwa-on-the-15th-of-shaban/</link>
12461. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12462. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
12463. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
12464. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
12465. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
12466. <category><![CDATA[15th]]></category>
12467. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
12468. <category><![CDATA[basis]]></category>
12469. <category><![CDATA[cook]]></category>
12470. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
12471. <category><![CDATA[halwa]]></category>
12472. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
12473. <category><![CDATA[religious]]></category>
12474. <category><![CDATA[ruling]]></category>
12475. <category><![CDATA[sha'ban]]></category>
12476. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342286</guid>
12477.  
12478. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Where I live, there’s a tradition that on the 15th of Shaban, they must make a dish called halwa and special bread. Some local scholars say it must be done, while others say it is bidah. I am confused. Should I make such a dish or not? Answer Making [&#8230;]</p>
12479. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-we-make-halwa-on-the-15th-of-shaban/">Can We Make Halwa on the 15th of Sha’ban?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12480. ]]></description>
12481. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
12482. <h3>Question</h3>
12483. <p>Where I live, there’s a tradition that on the 15th of Shaban, they must make a dish called halwa and special bread. Some local scholars say it must be done, while others say it is bidah. I am confused. Should I make such a dish or not?</p>
12484. <h3>Answer</h3>
12485. <p>Making such a dish on the 15th of Sha’ban has no religious basis. It is most likely a local custom people have practiced for a while.</p>
12486. <p>They have told you that making it is a bidah because some think there is religious significance to making halwa on that day. This isn’t the case. Deeming something other than the way the Shari’a classifies it is problematic. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
12487. <p>It is permissible to make the dish with the understanding that it is not a religious act. It is like making any other dish on any day of the year. Making it with this understanding will be permissible.</p>
12488. <p>May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.</p>
12489. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
12490. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12491. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
12492. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/can-we-make-halwa-on-the-15th-of-shaban/">Can We Make Halwa on the 15th of Sha’ban?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12498. <item>
12499. <title>Is My Income Unlawful if Some of My Employer’s Wealth is Earned Unlawfully? </title>
12500. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-my-income-unlawful-if-some-of-my-employers-wealth-is-earned-unlawfully/</link>
12502. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12503. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:26:37 +0000</pubDate>
12504. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
12505. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
12506. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
12507. <category><![CDATA[earn]]></category>
12508. <category><![CDATA[employee]]></category>
12509. <category><![CDATA[employer]]></category>
12510. <category><![CDATA[halal]]></category>
12511. <category><![CDATA[haram]]></category>
12512. <category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
12513. <category><![CDATA[salary]]></category>
12514. <category><![CDATA[sources]]></category>
12515. <category><![CDATA[unlawfully]]></category>
12516. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342275</guid>
12517.  
12518. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I am currently working for a non-Muslim family member from time to time. But now that he has received rent from an alcohol company that is renting a place on his farm. My job consists of permissible stuff like watering plants and other similar tasks. Are my earnings lawful [&#8230;]</p>
12519. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-my-income-unlawful-if-some-of-my-employers-wealth-is-earned-unlawfully/">Is My Income Unlawful if Some of My Employer’s Wealth is Earned Unlawfully? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12520. ]]></description>
12521. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</strong></p>
12522. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
12523. <p>I am currently working for a non-Muslim family member from time to time. But now that he has received rent from an alcohol company that is renting a place on his farm.</p>
12524. <p>My job consists of permissible stuff like watering plants and other similar tasks. Are my earnings lawful without the need to do anything further?</p>
12525. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
12526. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</p>
12527. <p>May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</p>
12528. <p>Based on your description, some of your employer’s income appears from unlawful sources. Even if most of his income was from unlawful sources, your job and earnings are lawful because there is a possibility that your income is from their lawful sources, which is enough in Sacred Law, and Allah knows best.</p>
12529. <h4><strong>Dealing With One Whose Income is Mostly From Unlawful Sources</strong></h4>
12530. <p>Imam Nawawi said: “If one is invited by someone whose majority of wealth is unlawful, it is disliked to respond to his invitation, just as it is disliked to engage in transactions with him. If it is known that the very food [served] is unlawful, then responding to his invitation is forbidden”. [Nawawi, Rawdat al-Talbin; Nawawi, al-Majmu‘ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab; Ibn Hajar, Tuhfat al-Muhtaj]</p>
12531. <p>Imam Shafi‘i said: “We do not like to transact with one whose majority of wealth is from riba (usury), or the price of the forbidden, whatever it may be, or the earning of wealth through usurpation and all that is forbidden.</p>
12532. <p>However, if a man conducts a transaction with one of these [people], I would not annul the sale because these [people] may possess [some] lawful [wealth], so the sale is not annulled and we do not declare something unlawful unless a man buys something unlawful that he knows of, or with an unlawful price that he knows of.</p>
12533. <p>And this is the same for the Muslim, the dhimmi (non-Muslim citizen), and the harbi (one in a state of war with Muslims); all that is unlawful is unlawful. [Shafi‘i, Kitab al-Umm]</p>
12534. <h4><strong>Nature of Your Job</strong></h4>
12535. <p>Suppose the job involves permissible activities, such as agricultural work, administration, or any task that doesn’t directly support or engage in the unlawful. In that case, your work and earnings are permissible. You are not held accountable for the source of your employer’s wealth, provided that your earnings and work are lawful.</p>
12536. <p>May Allah reward you for your concern, and may He guide us all to maintain a clear conscience and pure intentions, seeking lawful earnings as prescribed by Allah (Most High) who reminds us in the Quran: “And eat of what Allah has provided for you [which is] lawful and good. And fear Allah, in whom you are believers.” [Quran, 5:88]</p>
12537. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
12538. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
12539. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12540. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
12541. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
12542. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
12543. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
12544. <p>&nbsp;</p>
12545. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/is-my-income-unlawful-if-some-of-my-employers-wealth-is-earned-unlawfully/">Is My Income Unlawful if Some of My Employer’s Wealth is Earned Unlawfully? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12551. <item>
12552. <title>Whom Do I Save in a Life or Death Situation?</title>
12553. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/whom-do-i-save-in-a-life-or-death-situation/</link>
12555. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12556. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
12557. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
12558. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
12559. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
12560. <category><![CDATA[instinct]]></category>
12561. <category><![CDATA[life-threatening situation]]></category>
12562. <category><![CDATA[prayer]]></category>
12563. <category><![CDATA[prioritize rescue]]></category>
12564. <category><![CDATA[Prophetic Dua to Seek Protection from Harmful Situations]]></category>
12565. <category><![CDATA[Seven Types of Martyrdom Besides Fighting]]></category>
12566. <category><![CDATA[Titanic sinking]]></category>
12567. <category><![CDATA[women and children]]></category>
12568. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342274</guid>
12569.  
12570. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In a life-threatening situation like the Titanic sinking, whom should I prioritize for rescue? Should I prioritize women and children over men, or is there a different approach? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank [&#8230;]</p>
12571. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/whom-do-i-save-in-a-life-or-death-situation/">Whom Do I Save in a Life or Death Situation?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12572. ]]></description>
12573. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
12574. <h3>Question</h3>
12575. <p>In a life-threatening situation like the Titanic sinking, whom should I prioritize for rescue? Should I prioritize women and children over men, or is there a different approach?</p>
12576. <h3>Answer</h3>
12577. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12578. </div>
12579. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
12580. <p>You will follow your instinct and do your best in the name of Allah Most High (Bismillah). Also, one should always pray to Allah Most High that this type of situation does not arise in one&#8217;s life, nor anyone else.</p>
12581. <h4>Seven Types of Martyrdom Besides Fighting</h4>
12582. <p>Jabir ibn ‘Atik (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “There are seven martyrs besides one who is killed in the way of Allah: the victim of plague is a martyr, <strong>the one who drowns is a martyr, </strong>the one who dies of chest pain is a martyr, the one who dies of stomach infection is a martyr, the one who burns to death is a martyr, the one who dies under rubble is a martyr, and the pregnant woman who dies in labor is a martyr.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
12583. <h4>
12584. Prophetic Dua to Seek Protection from Harmful Situations</h4>
12585. <p>Abu al-(Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to supplicate,</p>
12586. <p><strong> اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَدْمِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ التَّرَدِّي وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْغَرَقِ وَالْحَرَقِ وَالْهَرَمِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ يَتَخَبَّطَنِي الشَّيْطَانُ عِنْدَ الْمَوْتِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَمُوتَ فِي سَبِيلِكَ مُدْبِرًا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَمُوتَ لَدِيغًا<br />
12587. </strong></p>
12588. <div>“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from being crushed under rubble. I seek refuge in You from falling into an abyss. <strong>I seek refuge in You from drowning, </strong>burning, and senility. I seek refuge in You from Satan striking me at the time of death. I seek refuge in You from dying in Your path while retreating. I seek refuge in You from dying by a poisonous sting.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
12589. </div>
12590. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
12591. <h4><strong>Related Answers<br />
12592. </strong></h4>
12593. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>?</div>
12594. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
12595. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
12596. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12597. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
12598. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/whom-do-i-save-in-a-life-or-death-situation/">Whom Do I Save in a Life or Death Situation?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12603. </item>
12604. <item>
12605. <title>What Should I Do Now That I Told My Potential Bride about My Past?</title>
12606. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/what-should-i-do-now-that-i-told-my-potential-bride-about-my-past/</link>
12608. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12609. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:44:34 +0000</pubDate>
12610. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
12611. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
12612. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
12613. <category><![CDATA[Allah]]></category>
12614. <category><![CDATA[bride]]></category>
12615. <category><![CDATA[commited]]></category>
12616. <category><![CDATA[du`a]]></category>
12617. <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
12618. <category><![CDATA[fornication]]></category>
12619. <category><![CDATA[past]]></category>
12620. <category><![CDATA[Plans]]></category>
12621. <category><![CDATA[potential]]></category>
12622. <category><![CDATA[Sex]]></category>
12623. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
12624. <category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
12625. <category><![CDATA[understand]]></category>
12626. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342267</guid>
12627.  
12628. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am not married, and unfortunately, I committed fornication. It was not intentionally done. I met a religious girl for marriage, and I told her about my sin. She said she didn’t want to give me a second chance because although I am a true believer, I don’t match [&#8230;]</p>
12629. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/what-should-i-do-now-that-i-told-my-potential-bride-about-my-past/">What Should I Do Now That I Told My Potential Bride about My Past?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12630. ]]></description>
12631. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad<br />
12632. </strong></p>
12633. <h3>Question</h3>
12634. <p>I am not married, and unfortunately, I committed fornication. It was not intentionally done. I met a religious girl for marriage, and I told her about my sin. She said she didn’t want to give me a second chance because although I am a true believer, I don’t match her standards.</p>
12635. <p>She can change me because she is very religious, but she doesn’t want to associate with me in any way after hearing this. What to do? I am very disgusted and ashamed and ask forgiveness from Allah every day.</p>
12636. <h3>Answer</h3>
12637. <p>I empathize with your sadness at losing this girl, for informing her was a mistake, and you should repent for uncovering a sin that Allah Most High had covered for you.</p>
12638. <h4><strong>Mercy<br />
12639. </strong></h4>
12640. <p>Do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Allah Most High says, “O My servants who have committed excesses against their very selves, despair not of the mercy of Allah: Verily Allah forgives all sins soever: Truly He is the All-forgiving, the All-compassionate.” [Quran, 39:53]</p>
12641. <p>You should walk away from this girl and ask her not to tell anyone. In the future, don&#8217;t inform a prospective bride of your past, it is between you and your Lord, and your repentance is enough for Him. Transform yourself now by performing good deeds and increasing your worship.</p>
12642. <h4><strong>Du’a<br />
12643. </strong></h4>
12644. <p>Please say this prophetic du’a daily:</p>
12645. <p dir="rtl"> ‏اللّهُمَّ إنّي أَسْألُكَ الْهُدى وَالتُّقى وَالْعَفاَفَ والْغِنَى‏</p>
12646. <p>O Allah! I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity and self-sufficiency. [Muslim]</p>
12647. <p>Please see more details here about NOT informing a potential spouse about your past:<br />
12648. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/should-i-tell-my-suitor-about-the-fornication-in-my-past/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Tell My Suitor about the Fornication in My Past?</a><br />
12649. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/disclosing-past-sings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclosing Past Sins</a><br />
12650. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/how-should-i-deal-with-my-husband-inquiring-about-my-past-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Should I Deal with My Husband Inquiring about My Past Sins?</a><br />
12651. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/informing-a-prospective-spouse-about-past-non-marital-relationships/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Informing a Prospective Spouse About Past Non-Marital Relationship</a><br />
12652. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/will-my-future-husband-find-out-about-my-virginity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Will My Future Husband Find Out About My Virginity?</a><br />
12653. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-tell-my-spouse-about-my-relationships-before-i-got-married/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Tell My Spouse About My Relationships Before I Got Married?</a><br />
12654. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/seeking-forgiveness-for-premarital-relationship-and-informing-ones-spouse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seeking Forgiveness for Premarital Relationship and Informing One’s Spouse</a><br />
12655. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/my-friend-committed-fornication-in-the-past-and-wants-to-tell-her-prospective-husband-about-it-is-this-a-good-idea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Friend Committed Fornication in the Past, and Wants to Tell Her Prospective Husband About It. Is This a Good Idea?</a><br />
12656. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-there-valid-reasons-to-reveal-sins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Are There Valid Reasons to Reveal Sins?</a><br />
12657. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/do-i-need-to-confess-my-zina-to-my-excellent-suitor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do I Need to Confess My Zina to My Excellent Suitor?</a></p>
12658. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
12659. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
12660. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12661. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</span></p>
12662. <p>&nbsp;</p>
12663. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/what-should-i-do-now-that-i-told-my-potential-bride-about-my-past/">What Should I Do Now That I Told My Potential Bride about My Past?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12668. </item>
12669. <item>
12670. <title>Who Was the First Muslim?</title>
12671. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/who-was-the-first-muslim/</link>
12673. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12674. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
12675. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
12676. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
12677. <category><![CDATA[accepted]]></category>
12678. <category><![CDATA[believer]]></category>
12679. <category><![CDATA[First]]></category>
12680. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
12681. <category><![CDATA[khadija]]></category>
12682. <category><![CDATA[message]]></category>
12683. <category><![CDATA[muslim]]></category>
12684. <category><![CDATA[prophet]]></category>
12685. <category><![CDATA[revelation]]></category>
12686. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342263</guid>
12687.  
12688. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat  Question Who was the first Muslim? Was it the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, or was it Sayyida Khadija? It is stated by some that Sayyida Khadijah was the first Muslim. I’m finding it hard to digest that Sayyida Khadija was a Muslim before the Prophet (Allah bless [&#8230;]</p>
12689. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/who-was-the-first-muslim/">Who Was the First Muslim?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12690. ]]></description>
12691. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat </strong></p>
12692. <h3>Question</h3>
12693. <p>Who was the first Muslim? Was it the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, or was it Sayyida Khadija? It is stated by some that Sayyida Khadijah was the first Muslim. I’m finding it hard to digest that Sayyida Khadija was a Muslim before the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
12694. <h3>Answer</h3>
12695. <p>Although this discussion is usually framed in terms of who was the first to believe from the followers of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), he was undoubtedly the first Believer.</p>
12696. <p>This is clear as he was a believer in tawhid (monotheism) and the religion of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace and blessings be on him) before the revelation came, and he was given a command to submit before anyone else [Quran, 39:12; Alusi, Ruh al-Ma’ani]</p>
12697. <p>This command was not necessarily a verse right at the beginning of revelation, as there are other forms of revelation. This is the clearest understanding of this issue.</p>
12698. <p>As for the followers of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), the issue has been debated by scholars and various positions have been suggested. The clearest seems to be that his wife, sayyida Khadija, was the first of the umma to believe. This makes the most sense when one follows the flow of the events from the first revelation and beyond. [Wasiti, Majma&#8217; al-Ahbab]</p>
12699. <p>May Allah fill our hearts with love for these blessed people and give us a place of closeness to them in the next world. Amin.</p>
12700. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
12701. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12702. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
12703. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/who-was-the-first-muslim/">Who Was the First Muslim?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12704. ]]></content:encoded>
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12709. <item>
12710. <title>What Is the Difference between Ascent to Felicity and Tashil Bahishti Zewar?</title>
12711. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/what-is-the-difference-between-ascent-to-felicity-and-tashil-bahishti-zewar/</link>
12713. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12714. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
12715. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
12716. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
12717. <category><![CDATA[Arabic]]></category>
12718. <category><![CDATA[ascent to felicity]]></category>
12719. <category><![CDATA[book]]></category>
12720. <category><![CDATA[Dala’il]]></category>
12721. <category><![CDATA[details]]></category>
12722. <category><![CDATA[difference]]></category>
12723. <category><![CDATA[fiqh]]></category>
12724. <category><![CDATA[references]]></category>
12725. <category><![CDATA[Tasheel-e-Bahishti-Zewar]]></category>
12726. <category><![CDATA[text]]></category>
12727. <category><![CDATA[use]]></category>
12728. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342254</guid>
12729.  
12730. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Both texts seem to be manuals of Hanafi Fiqh, Tasheel-e-Bahishti-Zewar by Jamia al-Rashid on the original Bahishti Zewar, and Ascent to Felicity. What is the difference between them? Do they agree, or are there some differences of opinion? Which one should I read first? Answer In the Name of [&#8230;]</p>
12731. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/what-is-the-difference-between-ascent-to-felicity-and-tashil-bahishti-zewar/">What Is the Difference between Ascent to Felicity and Tashil Bahishti Zewar?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12732. ]]></description>
12733. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
12734. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
12735. <p>Both texts seem to be manuals of Hanafi Fiqh, Tasheel-e-Bahishti-Zewar by Jamia al-Rashid on the original Bahishti Zewar, and Ascent to Felicity. What is the difference between them? Do they agree, or are there some differences of opinion? Which one should I read first?</p>
12736. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
12737. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12738. <p>Both are good texts; the Ascent to Felicity is a lucid translation with comprehensive notes of a traditional Arabic fiqh text, and the other is a simplified Urdu fiqh text of a previous work, beneficial, especially if your mother tongue is Urdu.</p>
12739. <p>Keep both texts to read; they will give you an all-round understanding of the fiqh issues in English and Urdu.</p>
12740. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
12741. <p>Check these related links:<br />
12742. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/how-do-i-begin-islamic-studies-in-fiqh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Begin Islamic Studies in Fiqh? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
12743. <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a><br />
12744. <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=804" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Study Islam Systematically: A Practical Guide to Your Learning Journey (seekersguidance.org)</a></p>
12745. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
12746. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
12747. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
12748. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12749. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
12750. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/seeking-knowledge/what-is-the-difference-between-ascent-to-felicity-and-tashil-bahishti-zewar/">What Is the Difference between Ascent to Felicity and Tashil Bahishti Zewar?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12755. </item>
12756. <item>
12757. <title>Is it Permissible To Allow a Hindu To Pick Marigold Flowers To Be Used For Temple Devotion?</title>
12758. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-allow-a-hindu-to-pick-marigold-flowers-to-be-used-for-temple-devotion/</link>
12760. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12761. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
12762. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
12763. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
12764. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
12765. <category><![CDATA[allow]]></category>
12766. <category><![CDATA[assist]]></category>
12767. <category><![CDATA[flowers]]></category>
12768. <category><![CDATA[garden]]></category>
12769. <category><![CDATA[hindu]]></category>
12770. <category><![CDATA[marigold]]></category>
12771. <category><![CDATA[neighbour]]></category>
12772. <category><![CDATA[other]]></category>
12773. <category><![CDATA[pick]]></category>
12774. <category><![CDATA[shirk]]></category>
12775. <category><![CDATA[temple]]></category>
12776. <category><![CDATA[use]]></category>
12777. <category><![CDATA[used]]></category>
12778. <category><![CDATA[worship]]></category>
12779. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342250</guid>
12780.  
12781. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question An Indian woman from our neighborhood knocked on our door and asked my wife if she could pick some marigold flowers and take them from our front garden. My wife said she could take them. And just as the woman left, she said she’ll take them when she needs [&#8230;]</p>
12782. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-allow-a-hindu-to-pick-marigold-flowers-to-be-used-for-temple-devotion/">Is it Permissible To Allow a Hindu To Pick Marigold Flowers To Be Used For Temple Devotion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12783. ]]></description>
12784. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
12785. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
12786. <p>An Indian woman from our neighborhood knocked on our door and asked my wife if she could pick some marigold flowers and take them from our front garden.</p>
12787. <p>My wife said she could take them. And just as the woman left, she said she’ll take them when she needs them, and she wants them for her temple. My wife said, “ok”. And the woman left. If I see the woman taking flowers, shall I stop her and tell her I can’t allow it because it’s for her Hindu temple?</p>
12788. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
12789. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12790. <p>Yes, if you are certain she will use it for her temple devotions, you should politely ask her not to take any flowers as you would like them to have a complete cycle and enjoy their full bloom. Maybe give her a pot of marigold flowers as a gift instead as an alternative to keep good relations with the neighbor.</p>
12791. <p>This returns to the discussion relating to assisting in sin. In the Hanafi school, the degrees of assisting another in sin are:</p>
12792. <p>Direct assistance in sin<br />
12793. Indirect assistance in sin<br />
12794. A possible cause for a sin</p>
12795. <p>It is impermissible (haram) to do something that directly assists in sin, slightly disliked (makruh tanzihan) to do that which indirectly assists in sin, and better to avoid something that may be a possible cause for sin. [Nahlawi, Durar al-Mubaha]</p>
12796. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
12797. <p>Check this link:<br />
12798. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/assistance-in-sin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Assistance in sin Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
12799. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
12800. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
12801. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
12802. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12803. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
12804. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/is-it-permissible-to-allow-a-hindu-to-pick-marigold-flowers-to-be-used-for-temple-devotion/">Is it Permissible To Allow a Hindu To Pick Marigold Flowers To Be Used For Temple Devotion?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12809. </item>
12810. <item>
12811. <title>What Are The Expiations For The Following Violations in Ihram?</title>
12812. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-are-the-expiations-for-the-following-violations-in-ihram/</link>
12814. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
12815. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
12816. <category><![CDATA[Hajj and Umra]]></category>
12817. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
12818. <category><![CDATA[compensation]]></category>
12819. <category><![CDATA[during]]></category>
12820. <category><![CDATA[following]]></category>
12821. <category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
12822. <category><![CDATA[ihram]]></category>
12823. <category><![CDATA[perform]]></category>
12824. <category><![CDATA[scented]]></category>
12825. <category><![CDATA[violations]]></category>
12826. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342245</guid>
12827.  
12828. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to know the penalties for the following during Umrah Ihram: Washed baby’s milk bottles many times with dish soap containing lemon. Stepped over fragranced detergent used in Haram to clean the floor. The husband kissed the wife while in Ihram, and she didn’t know this was coming. [&#8230;]</p>
12829. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-are-the-expiations-for-the-following-violations-in-ihram/">What Are The Expiations For The Following Violations in Ihram?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12830. ]]></description>
12831. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
12832. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
12833. <p>I wanted to know the penalties for the following during Umrah Ihram:</p>
12834. <p>Washed baby’s milk bottles many times with dish soap containing lemon.</p>
12835. <p>Stepped over fragranced detergent used in Haram to clean the floor.</p>
12836. <p>The husband kissed the wife while in Ihram, and she didn’t know this was coming.</p>
12837. <p>Touched the Kaba during one of the rounds of tawaf.</p>
12838. <p>Entered the Hatim during Tawaf and prayed two rakat.</p>
12839. <h3><strong>Answe</strong>r</h3>
12840. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
12841. <p>You owe a donation of about 2.2 kg of wheat or its equivalent monetary value to a poor person. This donation is not specific to any place, as opposed to the sacrifice [dam], which, if necessary, must be performed within the sacred precinct [haram].</p>
12842. <p>It&#8217;s the same as one.</p>
12843. <p>If a person kisses their wife passionately, an expiation (dam) becomes necessary. However, if a person spontaneously kisses their wife without passion, such as upon arrival or departure, no expiation (dam) is required. So, in your scenario, expiation is unnecessary as long as the kiss isn’t driven by passion.</p>
12844. <p>One may touch or kiss the Black Stone or cloth of Kaba while in Ihram, despite it being scented, as long as the scent does not transfer to the person. Assume it was not transferred.</p>
12845. <p>When one is performing the Tawaf, one should entirely focus on completing the seven rounds and not perform any other type of worship, like performing any prayers. If one did, like in your case in the Hateem, then your Tawaf is still valid. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar; Kasani, Bada’i al-Sana’i]</p>
12846. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
12847. <p>Check the links:<br />
12848. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/touching-the-black-stone-and-cutting-ones-own-hair-to-leave-ihram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Touching the Black Stone and Cutting One’s Own Hair to Leave Ihram &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
12849. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/umrah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">umrah Archives &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
12850. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
12851. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
12852. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
12853. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12854. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
12855. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/what-are-the-expiations-for-the-following-violations-in-ihram/">What Are The Expiations For The Following Violations in Ihram?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12860. </item>
12861. <item>
12862. <title>Is It Sinful to Recite the Quran without Tajwid?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
12863. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/quran/is-it-sinful-to-recite-the-quran-without-tajwid-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
12865. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12866. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
12867. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
12868. <category><![CDATA[Best of people]]></category>
12869. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
12870. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
12871. <category><![CDATA[joy]]></category>
12872. <category><![CDATA[obligation]]></category>
12873. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
12874. <category><![CDATA[recitation]]></category>
12875. <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category>
12876. <category><![CDATA[tajwid]]></category>
12877. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342239</guid>
12878.  
12879. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
12880. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/quran/is-it-sinful-to-recite-the-quran-without-tajwid-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is It Sinful to Recite the Quran without Tajwid?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12881. ]]></description>
12882. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12883. <h4>Is It Sinful to Recite the Quran without Tajwid?</h4>
12884. <p>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 how to become among “the best of people.&#8221;</p>
12885. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is It Sinful to Recite the Quran without Tajwid" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eB1ZhnyFZhE?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
12886. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
12887. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
12888. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
12889. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/quran/is-it-sinful-to-recite-the-quran-without-tajwid-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is It Sinful to Recite the Quran without Tajwid?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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12894. </item>
12895. <item>
12896. <title>Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
12897. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-crossing-the-road-on-a-red-light-haram-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
12899. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12900. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
12901. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
12902. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
12903. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
12904. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
12905. <category><![CDATA[Behavior in Islam]]></category>
12906. <category><![CDATA[Crossing the road]]></category>
12907. <category><![CDATA[islamic rulings]]></category>
12908. <category><![CDATA[Red light]]></category>
12909. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342234</guid>
12910.  
12911. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram? We often encounter a red light and don&#8217;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 [&#8230;]</p>
12912. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-crossing-the-road-on-a-red-light-haram-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12913. ]]></description>
12914. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12915. <h4>Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram?</h4>
12916. <p>We often encounter a red light and don&#8217;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.</p>
12917. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ifb_-D5148o?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
12918. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
12919. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
12920. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
12921. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/is-crossing-the-road-on-a-red-light-haram-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12922. ]]></content:encoded>
12926. </item>
12927. <item>
12928. <title>How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
12929. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-do-i-improve-my-arabic-listening-and-speaking-skills-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
12931. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12932. <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
12933. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
12934. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
12935. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
12936. <category><![CDATA[Arabic language]]></category>
12937. <category><![CDATA[Listening skills]]></category>
12938. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)]]></category>
12939. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
12940. <category><![CDATA[Shaykh Faraz]]></category>
12941. <category><![CDATA[Speaking skills]]></category>
12942. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342228</guid>
12943.  
12944. <description><![CDATA[<p>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. [&#8230;]</p>
12945. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-do-i-improve-my-arabic-listening-and-speaking-skills-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12946. ]]></description>
12947. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12948. <h4>How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills?</h4>
12949. <p>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.</p>
12950. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NnfQUZe5QtI?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
12951. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
12952. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
12953. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
12954. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/how-do-i-improve-my-arabic-listening-and-speaking-skills-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">How Do I Improve My Arabic Listening and Speaking Skills?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12955. ]]></content:encoded>
12959. </item>
12960. <item>
12961. <title>Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople been fulfilled?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</title>
12962. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/has-the-hadith-regarding-the-opening-of-constantinople-been-fulfilled-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/</link>
12964. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12965. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
12966. <category><![CDATA[Calling to Islam]]></category>
12967. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
12968. <category><![CDATA[conquest]]></category>
12969. <category><![CDATA[Constantinople]]></category>
12970. <category><![CDATA[Great Conqueror]]></category>
12971. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
12972. <category><![CDATA[identity]]></category>
12973. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad]]></category>
12974. <category><![CDATA[Shaykh Faraz]]></category>
12975. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342222</guid>
12976.  
12977. <description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
12978. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/has-the-hadith-regarding-the-opening-of-constantinople-been-fulfilled-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople been fulfilled?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12979. ]]></description>
12980. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
12981. <h4>Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople been fulfilled?</h4>
12982. <p>“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 mentioned by the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
12983. <div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading="lazy" title="Has the Hadith regarding the Opening" width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EvxZ2TzYEfA?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5Fl4ATxuhT0xFEEWevI_r-n" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
12984. <p><b>Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.</span></p>
12985. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Faraz stands as a distinguished figure in Islamic scholarship. His journey in seeking knowledge is marked by dedication and depth. He spent ten years studying under some of the most revered scholars of our times. His initial studies took place in Damascus. He then continued in Amman, Jordan.</span></p>
12986. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His influence extends beyond his immediate community. Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims. This recognition comes from the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. It underscores his impact on the global Islamic discourse.</span></p>
12987. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/has-the-hadith-regarding-the-opening-of-constantinople-been-fulfilled-shaykh-faraz-rabbani/">Has the Hadith regarding the Opening of Constantinople been fulfilled?-Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
12988. ]]></content:encoded>
12992. </item>
12993. <item>
12994. <title>Is It Permissible to Wear Beautiful, Fashionable Abayas?</title>
12995. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-wear-beautiful-fashionable-abayas/</link>
12997. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
12998. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
12999. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
13000. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
13001. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13002. <category><![CDATA[Modesty]]></category>
13003. <category><![CDATA[Sacrifice]]></category>
13004. <category><![CDATA[Arab-style]]></category>
13005. <category><![CDATA[Consultation]]></category>
13006. <category><![CDATA[Cultural Clothing]]></category>
13007. <category><![CDATA[Desi-style]]></category>
13008. <category><![CDATA[headscarf (hijab)]]></category>
13009. <category><![CDATA[Heartfelt Decision]]></category>
13010. <category><![CDATA[jilbab]]></category>
13011. <category><![CDATA[modesty]]></category>
13012. <category><![CDATA[obligatory]]></category>
13013. <category><![CDATA[Quranic Guidance]]></category>
13014. <category><![CDATA[Religious Women]]></category>
13015. <category><![CDATA[traditions]]></category>
13016. <category><![CDATA[Western-style]]></category>
13017. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342211</guid>
13018.  
13019. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it allowed to wear a fashionable abaya in Islam? Answer Thank you for your question. It is permissible to wear anything loose, long, and not transparent while keeping in mind the cultural clothing and traditions of one’s area. Always err on the side of modesty; consult other religious [&#8230;]</p>
13020. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-wear-beautiful-fashionable-abayas/">Is It Permissible to Wear Beautiful, Fashionable Abayas?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13021. ]]></description>
13022. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
13023. <h3>Question</h3>
13024. <p>Is it allowed to wear a fashionable abaya in Islam?</p>
13025. <h3>Answer</h3>
13026. <p>Thank you for your question. It is permissible to wear anything loose, long, and not transparent while keeping in mind the cultural clothing and traditions of one’s area. Always err on the side of modesty; consult other religious women and seek the answer in your heart when in doubt. Every girl knows when she is going overboard.</p>
13027. <p>Please see more details here:</p>
13028. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/hijab-clothing-desi-style-arab-style-or-western-style/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hijab Clothing: Desi-style, Arab-style, or Western-style?</a></div>
13029. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/modesty/why-must-i-wear-a-jilbab-for-allah-as-opposed-to-other-clothing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Must I Wear a Jilbab for Allah as Opposed to Other Clothing?</a></div>
13030. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/what-are-the-requirements-of-hijab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Are the Requirements of Hijab?</a></div>
13031. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-wearing-the-jilbab-obligatory-for-younger-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Wearing the Jilbab Obligatory for Younger Women?</a></div>
13032. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/modesty/how-does-the-quran-tell-women-to-cover-and-what-does-jilbab-mean/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Does the Qur’an Tell Women To Cover and What Does Jilbab Mean?</a></div>
13033. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-sufficient-to-wear-a-shalwar-kameez-and-hijab-as-ones-islamic-clothing-due-to-custom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Sufficient To Wear a “Shalwar Kameez” and Hijab As One’s Islamic Clothing Due to Custom?</a></div>
13034. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
13035. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
13036. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13037. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
13038. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/is-it-permissible-to-wear-beautiful-fashionable-abayas/">Is It Permissible to Wear Beautiful, Fashionable Abayas?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13043. </item>
13044. <item>
13045. <title>Did My Relationship End Because Allah Is Forsaking Me?</title>
13046. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/did-my-relationship-end-because-allah-is-forsaking-me/</link>
13048. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13049. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
13050. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
13051. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13052. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
13053. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
13054. <category><![CDATA[haram relationship]]></category>
13055. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
13056. <category><![CDATA[reliance on Allah]]></category>
13057. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
13058. <category><![CDATA[self-care]]></category>
13059. <category><![CDATA[true love]]></category>
13060. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342214</guid>
13061.  
13062. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I’ve always sought true love, but after a two-year relationship, we broke up today. I long for someone who loves me genuinely. Will I ever find someone who won’t hurt me? Today, I sobbed so much during my prayers that I couldn’t finish my dua. Has Allah forsaken me? [&#8230;]</p>
13063. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/did-my-relationship-end-because-allah-is-forsaking-me/">Did My Relationship End Because Allah Is Forsaking Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13064. ]]></description>
13065. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
13066. <h3>Question</h3>
13067. <p>I’ve always sought true love, but after a two-year relationship, we broke up today. I long for someone who loves me genuinely. Will I ever find someone who won’t hurt me? Today, I sobbed so much during my prayers that I couldn’t finish my dua. Has Allah forsaken me?</p>
13068. <h3>Answer</h3>
13069. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your pain and suffering and pray that Allah fills your heart with the one true eternal love, Love Of The Divine.</p>
13070. <h4>Repent</h4>
13071. <p>Suhayb (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Wondrous is the affair of a believer, as it is good for him in every matter; this is not the case for anyone but a believer. If he experiences pleasure, he thanks Allah, which is good for him. If he experiences harm, he shows patience, which is good for him.” [Muslim]</p>
13072. <p>Allah has not forsaken you; rather, He loves and does not want you to be in an illicit relationship anymore. Asking for a relationship before marriage is too much to ask; you should only seek this after marriage. Repent for having a boyfriend and rejoice that Allah is drawing you closer to Him. Don’t get close to a man again until you have married him.</p>
13073. <h4>True Love<strong><br />
13074. </strong></h4>
13075. <p>Place your reliance and trust in Allah, and you will find the perfect man who won’t abuse you in sha Allah. But take the means to please Allah as only He can send you such a man. Pray on time, read the Quran every day, cover yourself correctly, avoid usury, avoid consuming anything doubtful or haram, be kind to parents, study your religion, learn Arabic, study fiqh, give charity, volunteer with the needy&#8230;.etc. The list goes on and on. Also, take the time to get healthy and have self-care. Most importantly, make dua at auspicious times for guidance, healing and focus on what matters.</p>
13076. <p>I ask you to reflect on these hadith and put your heart’s love where it belongs. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: Your love for a thing causes blindness and deafness.” [Abu Dawud]</p>
13077. <div>
13078. And he said (Allah bless him and give him peace),  “Love Allah for what He nourishes you with of His Blessings, love me due to the love of Allah, and love the people of my house due to love of me.” [Tirmidhi]</div>
13079. <div></div>
13080. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
13081. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-tawba-repentance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Tawba (Repentance)</a></div>
13082. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/confused-after-breaking-up-with-my-boyfriend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Confused After Breaking up With My Boyfriend</a></div>
13083. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-to-deal-with-a-break-up-in-a-relationship-is-it-right-to-be-in-one/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Deal with a Break-Up in a Haram Relationship?</a></div>
13084. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
13085. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
13086. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13087. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
13088. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/did-my-relationship-end-because-allah-is-forsaking-me/">Did My Relationship End Because Allah Is Forsaking Me?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13089. ]]></content:encoded>
13093. </item>
13094. <item>
13095. <title>Should I Make Up for Breaking Sunna Acts of Worship in the Shafi‘i School?</title>
13096. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/should-i-make-up-for-breaking-sunna-acts-of-worship-in-the-shafii-school/</link>
13098. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13099. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
13100. <category><![CDATA[Fast (Shafii)]]></category>
13101. <category><![CDATA[Oaths]]></category>
13102. <category><![CDATA[Ramadan]]></category>
13103. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
13104. <category><![CDATA[fasting]]></category>
13105. <category><![CDATA[hanafi school]]></category>
13106. <category><![CDATA[i`tikaf]]></category>
13107. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
13108. <category><![CDATA[Qada (Makeup)]]></category>
13109. <category><![CDATA[shafi'i school]]></category>
13110. <category><![CDATA[spiritual retreat]]></category>
13111. <category><![CDATA[Sunna Fast]]></category>
13112. <category><![CDATA[Supererogatory Acts]]></category>
13113. <category><![CDATA[Voluntary Acts]]></category>
13114. <category><![CDATA[vows]]></category>
13115. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342205</guid>
13116.  
13117. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  For the Shafi’i School: Is there qada for intentionally breaking a Sunna fast? What about breaking I’tikaf in Ramadan without a valid reason? Also, should I start over if I vowed to perform I’tikaf for three days but missed one unintentionally? Should this I’tikaf be accompanied by fasting? Answer [&#8230;]</p>
13118. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/should-i-make-up-for-breaking-sunna-acts-of-worship-in-the-shafii-school/">Should I Make Up for Breaking Sunna Acts of Worship in the Shafi‘i School?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13119. ]]></description>
13120. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></p>
13121. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
13122. <p>For the Shafi’i School: Is there qada for intentionally breaking a Sunna fast? What about breaking I’tikaf in Ramadan without a valid reason? Also, should I start over if I vowed to perform I’tikaf for three days but missed one unintentionally? Should this I’tikaf be accompanied by fasting?</p>
13123. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
13124. <div>
13125. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</div>
13126. <div></div>
13127. <div>There is generally no Qada (making up) of a Sunna act in the Shafi‘i School. I‘tikaf in the Shafi‘i School is Sunna unless one vows to undertake it, and therefore, no Qada is required for leaving i‘tikaf, and Allah knows best.</div>
13128. <div></div>
13129. <p>You have broken the vow <strong>if you vowed to fast for three consecutive days</strong> and skipped a day, but if it was for three days without specifying that they should be consecutive, then the vow is intact. Fasting is not a condition for the validity of i‘tikaf in the Shafi‘i School, and Allah knows best.</p>
13130. <h4>Breaking Voluntary Fasts</h4>
13131. <p>Regarding supererogatory fasts, according to the Shafi’i School, it is not considered forbidden (haram) to break such fasts. However, doing so without a valid excuse is disliked (makruh). Two situations are considered valid excuses and exempt a person from this disapproval:</p>
13132. <div></div>
13133. <ol>
13134. <li>When a person is a guest (if it would cause undue burden on the host, should they abstain from eating.)</li>
13135. <li>When a person is a host (and their guest would feel uncomfortable or burdened if they were left to eat alone).[Jurdani, Fath al-‘Allam]</li>
13136. </ol>
13137. <div></div>
13138. <div>In both these cases, breaking the supererogatory fast is actually recommended.</div>
13139. <div></div>
13140. <p>It is important to note that if one breaks a supererogatory fast, whether with or without a valid excuse, making up for that missed fast is not obligatory. However, in line with the Hanafi School, which considers making up such fasts necessary, it would be recommended in the Shafi’i School to make them up as well [ibid].</p>
13141. <h4>Ruling on I‘tikaf</h4>
13142. <p>At any time, it is Sunna to make a spiritual retreat (i’tikaf) in the mosque. I‘tikaf is highly emphasized during Ramadan and more in the last ten days [Misri, ‘Umda al-Salik].</p>
13143. <div></div>
13144. <p>It is important to note that the Shafi‘i School does not differentiate between a Sunna and Nafl i‘tikaf and that the Hanafi rules for a nafl i‘tikaf more closely resemble the Shafi‘i rules for Sunna i‘tikaf. The only obligatory form of i‘tikaf is when one takes a vow to undertake the i‘tikaf, and Allah knows best. [Mawsu‘a al-Fiqhiyya]</p>
13145. <h4>Vows to Undertake I‘tikaf</h4>
13146. <p>If one vows to make a spiritual retreat for a consecutive period, then one must do so. The consecutiveness of such a period is not nullified by leaving the mosque for something necessary such as eating (even when it is possible to do so in the mosque), drinking (provided it is not possible to do so in the mosque), using the lavatory, attending to an illness, the onset of a menstrual period, or similar things [Misri, ‘Umda al-Salik]</p>
13147. <div></div>
13148. <div>Though one’s spiritual retreat is interrupted by leaving the mosque to visit a sick person, perform a funeral prayer (janaza), or attend the Friday prayer (jumu’a).[ Misri, ‘Umda al-Salik]</div>
13149. </div>
13150. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
13151. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
13152. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13153. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
13154. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
13155. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
13156. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
13157. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/shafii-fiqh/should-i-make-up-for-breaking-sunna-acts-of-worship-in-the-shafii-school/">Should I Make Up for Breaking Sunna Acts of Worship in the Shafi‘i School?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13163. <item>
13164. <title>Should I Marry a Boy Who Insists That He Will Kill Himself I Don’t?</title>
13165. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/addiction/should-i-marry-a-boy-who-insists-that-he-will-kill-himself-i-dont/</link>
13167. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13168. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
13169. <category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category>
13170. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
13171. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
13172. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
13173. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
13174. <category><![CDATA[Family Pressure]]></category>
13175. <category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
13176. <category><![CDATA[marriage]]></category>
13177. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
13178. <category><![CDATA[Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)]]></category>
13179. <category><![CDATA[pakistan]]></category>
13180. <category><![CDATA[Religious Advice]]></category>
13181. <category><![CDATA[Suicide Threats]]></category>
13182. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342199</guid>
13183.  
13184. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Should I marry the boy in my area who threatens suicide if I refuse, despite his history of attempts, doctors suggesting marriage or hospitalization, and his family’s proposal, considering the mental distress and fear I face? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for worrying about [&#8230;]</p>
13185. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/addiction/should-i-marry-a-boy-who-insists-that-he-will-kill-himself-i-dont/">Should I Marry a Boy Who Insists That He Will Kill Himself I Don’t?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13186. ]]></description>
13187. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
13188. <h3>Question</h3>
13189. <p>Should I marry the boy in my area who threatens suicide if I refuse, despite his history of attempts, doctors suggesting marriage or hospitalization, and his family’s proposal, considering the mental distress and fear I face?</p>
13190. <h3>Answer</h3>
13191. <p>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for worrying about this boy’s life and future and having a kind and soft heart.</p>
13192. <h4>Run</h4>
13193. <p>Run away from this person as fast as you can, and never look back. He is mentally ill; he will plague your life with instability, insecurity, suffering, and possibly abuse. He sounds like he has multiple health problems, and shackling yourself to him will only mean your destruction. Please look for an educated, religious, well-mannered, and modest man who doesn’t need to guilt you into marrying him. No one can force you to marry him.</p>
13194. <p>Choose a man according to the advice of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), who said, “A woman is married for four things: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty or her piety. Select the pious; may you be blessed!” [Bukhari &amp; Muslim] This advice applies to both genders.</p>
13195. <p>Please see these links as well:</p>
13196. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/marriage-and-divorce/how-do-i-deal-with-being-forced-to-marry-someone-i-dont-love/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Deal with Being Forced to Marry Someone I Don’t Love?</a></div>
13197. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/how-do-i-continue-after-being-forced-into-marriage-with-a-despicable-man/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Continue After Being Forced Into Marriage With a Despicable Man?</a></div>
13198. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/contemplating-suicide-no-one-marry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Contemplating Suicide Because No One Will Marry Me</a></div>
13199. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
13200. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
13201. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13202. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
13203. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/addiction/should-i-marry-a-boy-who-insists-that-he-will-kill-himself-i-dont/">Should I Marry a Boy Who Insists That He Will Kill Himself I Don’t?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13209. <item>
13210. <title>Can One Book Invoices at a Higher Price than What It is Sold?</title>
13211. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-one-book-invoices-at-a-higher-price-than-what-it-is-sold/</link>
13213. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13214. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
13215. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
13216. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
13217. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
13218. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
13219. <category><![CDATA[deception]]></category>
13220. <category><![CDATA[employment]]></category>
13221. <category><![CDATA[financial ethics]]></category>
13222. <category><![CDATA[honesty]]></category>
13223. <category><![CDATA[integrity]]></category>
13224. <category><![CDATA[islam]]></category>
13225. <category><![CDATA[moral responsibility]]></category>
13226. <category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
13227. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342192</guid>
13228.  
13229. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to book clothes at higher prices than their size at my laundry company job? If I comply, am I considered a betrayer or accountable for violating human rights? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith [&#8230;]</p>
13230. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-one-book-invoices-at-a-higher-price-than-what-it-is-sold/">Can One Book Invoices at a Higher Price than What It is Sold?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13231. ]]></description>
13232. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr</b></p>
13233. <h3>Question</h3>
13234. <p>Is it permissible to book clothes at higher prices than their size at my laundry company job? If I comply, am I considered a betrayer or accountable for violating human rights?</p>
13235. <h3>Answer</h3>
13236. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
13237. </div>
13238. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question, and I commend you for intending to work with honesty.</p>
13239. <p>It would be impermissible and wrong for you to book the clothes at a higher price in this way. It is wrong to cheat or deceive others. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) clarified that one is liable to repay any money obtained through such means. And while it is true that Islam clears the sins of one’s past, this doesn’t lift any financial liabilities one has.</p>
13240. <p>[Khadimi, Al-Bariqa Sharh al-Tariqa]</p>
13241. </div>
13242. <h4>Quranic Command and Prophetic Teaching</h4>
13243. <p>The believers are also’ those who are true to their trusts and covenants; and those who are ‘properly’ observant of their prayers. These are the ones who will be awarded. Paradise as their own. They will be there forever [Quran, 23: 8-11]</p>
13244. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Return the trust to those who entrusted you and do not betray those who betrayed you” [Muslim]</p>
13245. <p>The word’ Amana,’ mentioned in the Quran, means trust, honesty, responsibility, and integrity in all the duties Allah (Most High) has placed upon humans.</p>
13246. <p>Allah give us all success to deal rightly, honestly, and in line with fulfilling Allah-given commands and prophetic guidance, Amin.</p>
13247. <h4>Secure Job Elsewhere</h4>
13248. <p>I would advise you to look for work elsewhere and secure it before leaving this job. Allah Most High will replace you with better and blessed sustenance (rizq), in shaAllah.</p>
13249. <p>Abu Qatada reports that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, ‘Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah (Most High), but that Allah will replace it with something better for you.’ [Musnad Aḥmad]</p>
13250. <h4>Related Answers</h4>
13251. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/welfare-and-deception/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Welfare and Deception &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a><br />
13252. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-do-i-return-stolen-items-when-i-cant-find-their-owners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Do I Return Stolen Items When I Can’t Find Their Owners? &#8211; (seekersguidance.org)</a><br />
13253. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MmLKlRBLoA&amp;list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB&amp;index=36" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(277) 88 &#8211; Deception, Cheating, &amp; Concern &#8211; Birgivi’s The Path of Muhammad Explained &#8211; Sh. Faraz Rabbani &#8211; YouTube</a><br />
13254. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; YouTube</a><br />
13255. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-reader-on-patience-and-reliance-on-allah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Reader on Patience and Reliance on Allah &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
13256. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a></div>
13257. <p>I pray this helps with your question.</p>
13258. <p>[Shaykh] Muhammad Carr</p>
13259. <p><b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13260. <p><b>Shaykh Muhammad Carr</b> has dedicated his life to studying and transmitting our beautiful deen. His studies have taken him around the globe, where he has benefitted from many luminaries. Under the guidance of his teachers &#8211; Shaykh Taha Karan, Shaykh Yaseen Abbas, Shaykh Muadh Ali, and many others &#8211; Shaykh Muhammad has grown to appreciate the beauty and benefits of diverse scholarship. He completed his memorization of the Qur’an at Dar al-Ulum Zakariyyah in September 1997 and received an Alimiyya Degree in 2006 from DUAI (Darul Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah). He is affiliated with Masjid Auwal in Bo Kaap, Cape Town (the oldest mosque in South Africa), where he serves as a co-imam, and Dar Al-Safa, where he has taught since 2018. As a teacher, he imparts the wisdom of our heritage and tradition by opening the door to students. As an imam, he has the unique opportunity to serve his community daily.</p>
13261. <p>In addition to his roles as a teacher and imam, Shaykh Muhammad Carr has contributed significantly to administrative and advisory aspects of Islamic institutions. Since 2023, he has been the Administrative Director at The Imam Kurani Institute, contributing to the institution’s growth and development. He continues to pursue traditional Islamic Sciences, possessing a keen interest in Islamic Contract Law and Finance. Shaykh Muhammad has been a Shari’ah Board Member for Islamic Asset Management &amp; Insurance Companies since 2001, aligning financial practices with Islamic principles.</p>
13262. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/fiqh-answers-2/can-one-book-invoices-at-a-higher-price-than-what-it-is-sold/">Can One Book Invoices at a Higher Price than What It is Sold?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13267. </item>
13268. <item>
13269. <title>What Type of Sunna Is Wrestling?</title>
13270. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/what-type-of-sunna-is-wrestling/</link>
13272. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13273. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
13274. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
13275. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13276. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
13277. <category><![CDATA[archery]]></category>
13278. <category><![CDATA[Defense of Muslims and Islam]]></category>
13279. <category><![CDATA[Following the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and give him peace)]]></category>
13280. <category><![CDATA[Health and strength]]></category>
13281. <category><![CDATA[intention in worship]]></category>
13282. <category><![CDATA[sunnah]]></category>
13283. <category><![CDATA[swimming]]></category>
13284. <category><![CDATA[wrestling]]></category>
13285. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342185</guid>
13286.  
13287. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is wrestling considered a Sunna ibad (act of worship) or simply a Sunna practice like riding a beast? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Regardless of the type of Sunna, if one intends to follow the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and [&#8230;]</p>
13288. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/what-type-of-sunna-is-wrestling/">What Type of Sunna Is Wrestling?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13289. ]]></description>
13290. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
13291. <h3>Question</h3>
13292. <p>Is wrestling considered a Sunna ibad (act of worship) or simply a Sunna practice like riding a beast?</p>
13293. <h3>Answer</h3>
13294. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate<br />
13295. <strong><br />
13296. </strong>Regardless of the type of Sunna, if one intends to follow the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) they will be rewarded in full for that intention.</p>
13297. <p>Therefore, wrestling, swimming, archery, etc&#8230; are acts of worship as long as one&#8217;s intention is righteous &#8211; such as gaining strength, health, and skills to defend the Muslims and Islam.</p>
13298. <p>Hope this helps</p>
13299. <p>Allah knows best</p>
13300. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
13301. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13302. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
13303. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/what-type-of-sunna-is-wrestling/">What Type of Sunna Is Wrestling?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13308. </item>
13309. <item>
13310. <title>How Do We Present Salam in Front of the Grave of the Prophet ﷺ from Someone Else?</title>
13311. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-do-we-present-salam-in-front-of-the-grave-of-the-prophet-%ef%b7%ba-from-someone-else-what-do-we-say-in-arabic/</link>
13313. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13314. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
13315. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13316. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
13317. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
13318. <category><![CDATA[Greeting etiquette]]></category>
13319. <category><![CDATA[Islamic traditions]]></category>
13320. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and give him peace)]]></category>
13321. <category><![CDATA[Salam (peace)]]></category>
13322. <category><![CDATA[Sending peace upon the Prophet]]></category>
13323. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342179</guid>
13324.  
13325. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How Do We Present Salam in Front of the Grave of the Prophet ﷺ from Someone Else? What Do We Say in Arabic? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If you can speak in Arabic, you would say: أُقْرِأُ عليكم السلام عن فلان بن [&#8230;]</p>
13326. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-do-we-present-salam-in-front-of-the-grave-of-the-prophet-%ef%b7%ba-from-someone-else-what-do-we-say-in-arabic/">How Do We Present Salam in Front of the Grave of the Prophet ﷺ from Someone Else?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13327. ]]></description>
13328. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b></p>
13329. <h3>Question</h3>
13330. <p>How Do We Present Salam in Front of the Grave of the Prophet ﷺ from Someone Else? What Do We Say in Arabic?</p>
13331. <h3>Answer</h3>
13332. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
13333. <p>If you can speak in Arabic, you would say:</p>
13334. <p><strong>أُقْرِأُ عليكم السلام عن فلان بن فلان</strong><br />
13335. I send peace upon you from so and so.</p>
13336. <p>If you cannot speak Arabic, you can say the equivalent in whatever language you speak.</p>
13337. <p>You do not need to be directly in front of the blessed grave of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace) to convey the salam.</p>
13338. <p>Hope this helps</p>
13339. <p>Allah knows best</p>
13340. <p>[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch<br />
13341. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13342. <p><b>Shaykh Yusuf Weltch</b> teaches Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he completed four years at the Darul Uloom Seminary in New York, where he studied Arabic and the traditional sciences. He then traveled to Tarim, Yemen, where he stayed for three years studying in Dar Al-Mustafa under some of the greatest scholars of our time, including Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf, and Shaykh Umar al-Khatib. In Tarim, Shaykh Yusuf completed the memorization of the Qur’an and studied beliefs, legal methodology, hadith methodology, Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic history, and several texts on spirituality. He joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.</p>
13343. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/living-religion/how-do-we-present-salam-in-front-of-the-grave-of-the-prophet-%ef%b7%ba-from-someone-else-what-do-we-say-in-arabic/">How Do We Present Salam in Front of the Grave of the Prophet ﷺ from Someone Else?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13348. </item>
13349. <item>
13350. <title>Does Suicide Due to Depression Guarantee Hellfire?</title>
13351. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/does-suicide-due-to-depression-guarantee-hellfire/</link>
13353. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13354. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
13355. <category><![CDATA[Calling to Islam]]></category>
13356. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
13357. <category><![CDATA[Hereafter]]></category>
13358. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13359. <category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>
13360. <category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
13361. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
13362. <category><![CDATA[community support]]></category>
13363. <category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
13364. <category><![CDATA[Judgment in Islam]]></category>
13365. <category><![CDATA[Medical and psychological assistance]]></category>
13366. <category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
13367. <category><![CDATA[Seeking professional help]]></category>
13368. <category><![CDATA[suicide]]></category>
13369. <category><![CDATA[understanding]]></category>
13370. <category><![CDATA[Well-being in Islam]]></category>
13371. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342172</guid>
13372.  
13373. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  If one falls into a deep depression and, as a result, stops eating and drinking, and the lack of water and food leads to a sickness in the body that causes the person to die, will this person go to hell for suicide? Answer In the name of Allah, [&#8230;]</p>
13374. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/does-suicide-due-to-depression-guarantee-hellfire/">Does Suicide Due to Depression Guarantee Hellfire?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13375. ]]></description>
13376. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></p>
13377. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
13378. <p>If one falls into a deep depression and, as a result, stops eating and drinking, and the lack of water and food leads to a sickness in the body that causes the person to die, will this person go to hell for suicide?</p>
13379. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
13380. <div>
13381. <p>In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. May He shower His choicest blessings upon the exemplar, Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).</p>
13382. <p>In Islam, the understanding of mental health and its impact on an individual’s actions is approached with sensitivity and compassion. It is essential to recognize that mental health issues, including depression, are considered valid medical conditions, and seeking help for such conditions is highly encouraged.</p>
13383. <p>Islamic scholars often emphasize the importance of understanding the context and the state of mind of an individual struggling. Suicide is generally viewed as a grave matter in Islam, but it is also recognized that mental health challenges can significantly affect a person’s judgment and actions.</p>
13384. <p>In the scenario you’ve described, where a person falls into a deep depression leading to the neglect of basic needs such as eating and drinking, it is crucial to approach the situation with empathy. The person’s actions may be a result of a severe mental health crisis, and Islam acknowledges that Allah, the Most Merciful, takes into account the circumstances and the state of a person’s mind.</p>
13385. <p>Suicide is generally unlawful in Islam, but the final judgment rests with Allah, who knows the depths of an individual’s struggles and challenges. It is not for humans to definitively declare the fate of someone’s soul, as only Allah has the ultimate knowledge and wisdom. It is only when someone dies without faith that their Hereafter is definitively compromised, and Allah knows best.</p>
13386. <p>Islam encourages seeking medical and psychological assistance for mental health issues, and compassionate understanding from the community is emphasized. It is essential for family members, friends, and the broader community to support individuals facing mental health challenges and to encourage seeking professional help.</p>
13387. <p>In conclusion, Islam calls for compassion, understanding, and support for individuals facing mental health issues. The final judgment is in the hands of Allah, who considers the unique circumstances and challenges that individuals may be going through. The community must promote mental well-being and assist those in need.</p>
13388. <p>If you are afflicted by the above, please seek the appropriate assistance and continue to pray to Allah (as will we) for your health and well-being. May Allah protect you always.</p>
13389. <p><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/tag/suicide/">Please consult these related answers.</a></p>
13390. </div>
13391. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
13392. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
13393. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13394. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
13395. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
13396. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
13397. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
13398. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/does-suicide-due-to-depression-guarantee-hellfire/">Does Suicide Due to Depression Guarantee Hellfire?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13404. <item>
13405. <title>Will I Be Sinful for Approving Riba-Based Loans?</title>
13406. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/jobs-and-income/will-i-be-sinful-for-approving-riba-based-loans/</link>
13408. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13409. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
13410. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
13411. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13412. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
13413. <category><![CDATA[Board membership]]></category>
13414. <category><![CDATA[islamic finance]]></category>
13415. <category><![CDATA[Leadership responsibility]]></category>
13416. <category><![CDATA[Quranic injunctions]]></category>
13417. <category><![CDATA[Riba (interest)]]></category>
13418. <category><![CDATA[Sharia compliance]]></category>
13419. <category><![CDATA[State-owned companies]]></category>
13420. <category><![CDATA[Taqwa (God-consciousness)]]></category>
13421. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342166</guid>
13422.  
13423. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Will I be sinful if, as a Board Member of a state-owned company appointed by the Muslim Ruler, I approve riba-based loans despite being unable to reject the appointment due to potential termination from other positions, considering that riba is permitted and the norm in such companies? Answer In [&#8230;]</p>
13424. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/jobs-and-income/will-i-be-sinful-for-approving-riba-based-loans/">Will I Be Sinful for Approving Riba-Based Loans?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13425. ]]></description>
13426. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr</b></p>
13427. <h3>Question</h3>
13428. <p>Will I be sinful if, as a Board Member of a state-owned company appointed by the Muslim Ruler, I approve riba-based loans despite being unable to reject the appointment due to potential termination from other positions, considering that riba is permitted and the norm in such companies?</p>
13429. <h3>Answer</h3>
13430. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.</div>
13431. <div></div>
13432. <div>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</div>
13433. <div></div>
13434. <div>I encourage you to accept the position. However, as a board member, it is impermissible for you to endorse riba-based loans, and doing so would be considered a sinful act. Allah (Most High) states, “O believers! Fear Allah, and give up outstanding interest if you are true believers.” [Quran, 2:278]</div>
13435. <div></div>
13436. <p>Rest assured that Allah will not hold you personally accountable if a riba-based loan is approved despite your earnest efforts and objections.</p>
13437. <h4>Serving as a Board Member</h4>
13438. <p>Attaining a position as a board member of a state-owned company is a prestigious accomplishment with potential benefits for both you and the Muslim community. May Allah bless this appointment.</p>
13439. <p>At this elevated level, you can advocate for Sharia-compliant alternatives not only at an operational level but also at a structural level. Please remain mindful of your responsibility to promote goodness and discourage wrongdoing.</p>
13440. <h4>Permitting Riba</h4>
13441. <p>Allah has unequivocally prohibited riba. Consequently, the ruler lacks the legislative authority and right to permit such practices. We earnestly advise him to act with Allah consciousness (taqwa) and be mindful of Allah&#8217;s and His servants’ rights. The slave’s rights are violated by imposing riba, which is an unjust charge over and above the principal amount in a loan contract.</p>
13442. <p>I pray this is beneficial and that Allah guides you and accepts your repentance.</p>
13443. <p>[Shaykh] Muhammad Carr</p>
13444. <p><b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13445. <p><b>Shaykh Muhammad Carr</b> has dedicated his life to studying and transmitting our beautiful deen. His studies have taken him around the globe, where he has benefitted from many luminaries. Under the guidance of his teachers &#8211; Shaykh Taha Karan, Shaykh Yaseen Abbas, Shaykh Muadh Ali, and many others &#8211; Shaykh Muhammad has grown to appreciate the beauty and benefits of diverse scholarship. He completed his memorization of the Qur’an at Dar al-Ulum Zakariyyah in September 1997 and received an Alimiyya Degree in 2006 from DUAI (Darul Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah). He is affiliated with Masjid Auwal in Bo Kaap, Cape Town (the oldest mosque in South Africa), where he serves as a co-imam, and Dar Al-Safa, where he has taught since 2018. As a teacher, he imparts the wisdom of our heritage and tradition by opening the door to students. As an imam, he has the unique opportunity to serve his community daily.</p>
13446. <p>In addition to his roles as a teacher and imam, Shaykh Muhammad Carr has contributed significantly to administrative and advisory aspects of Islamic institutions. Since 2023, he has been the Administrative Director at The Imam Kurani Institute, contributing to the institution’s growth and development. He continues to pursue traditional Islamic Sciences, possessing a keen interest in Islamic Contract Law and Finance. Shaykh Muhammad has been a Shari’ah Board Member for Islamic Asset Management &amp; Insurance Companies since 2001, aligning financial practices with Islamic principles.</p>
13447. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/jobs-and-income/will-i-be-sinful-for-approving-riba-based-loans/">Will I Be Sinful for Approving Riba-Based Loans?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13452. </item>
13453. <item>
13454. <title>How Do the Quran and Sunna Uplift and Guide Disabled Individuals?</title>
13455. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-do-the-quran-and-sunna-uplift-and-guide-disabled-individuals/</link>
13457. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13458. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
13459. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
13460. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
13461. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
13462. <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
13463. <category><![CDATA[Quran and Tafsir]]></category>
13464. <category><![CDATA[Shafi'i Fiqh]]></category>
13465. <category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
13466. <category><![CDATA[disability]]></category>
13467. <category><![CDATA[ease]]></category>
13468. <category><![CDATA[faith]]></category>
13469. <category><![CDATA[Guidance]]></category>
13470. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
13471. <category><![CDATA[hardship]]></category>
13472. <category><![CDATA[mercy]]></category>
13473. <category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
13474. <category><![CDATA[perseverance]]></category>
13475. <category><![CDATA[qur'an]]></category>
13476. <category><![CDATA[sincerity]]></category>
13477. <category><![CDATA[solace]]></category>
13478. <category><![CDATA[support]]></category>
13479. <category><![CDATA[test]]></category>
13480. <category><![CDATA[virtue]]></category>
13481. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342161</guid>
13482.  
13483. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  How can verses like [al-Mulk 67:2] help those who are disabled? Is it fair for us to suffer without receiving any benefit while healthy people are reminded to be grateful? How can we find gratitude in our suffering? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. [&#8230;]</p>
13484. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-do-the-quran-and-sunna-uplift-and-guide-disabled-individuals/">How Do the Quran and Sunna Uplift and Guide Disabled Individuals?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13485. ]]></description>
13486. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b></p>
13487. <h3><strong>Question </strong></h3>
13488. <p>How can verses like [al-Mulk 67:2] help those who are disabled? Is it fair for us to suffer without receiving any benefit while healthy people are reminded to be grateful? How can we find gratitude in our suffering?</p>
13489. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
13490. <div>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin.</div>
13491. <p>Dear sister, may peace and blessings be upon you. I understand that living with a disability can be challenging, and it&#8217;s natural to have questions and doubts. However, the Quran and Sunna offer profound guidance and solace for those facing hardships, including disabilities. Let us explore key verses and hadith that emphasise the importance of faith, patience, and the eternal reward for those who persevere.</p>
13492. <h4>The Divine Wisdom Behind Disabilities</h4>
13493. <p><strong> </strong>Allah (Most High) has created everything with a purpose and divine wisdom. Although it may be challenging to comprehend, disabilities are a part of this intricate creation. In Surah Al-Mulk (67:2), Allah says, “It is He who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed.” This verse reminds us that life&#8217;s trials, including disabilities, serve as tests to determine our faith&#8217;s sincerity and actions.</p>
13494. <h4>The Concept of Ease and Hardship</h4>
13495. <p>The Quran assures us that with every hardship comes ease. In Surah al-Sharh [Quran, 94:5-6], Allah promises, “Surely, with hardship, comes ease. Surely, with hardship comes ease.”</p>
13496. <p>This verse signifies that even though living with a disability may present difficulties, Allah provides moments of respite and comfort to alleviate our burdens. It is important to remain hopeful and seek solace in the moments of ease granted to us.</p>
13497. <p>Furthermore, the verse indicates that hardship facilitates ease since, for every difficulty a believer faces, Allah expiates their sins thereby and elevates their status by Allah. Concerning this, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that.” [Agreed Upon]</p>
13498. <h4>The Virtue of Patience and Perseverance</h4>
13499. <p><strong> </strong>Patience is a virtue highly regarded in Islam, especially during times of trial. In Sura Al-Baqara [Quran, 2:155], Allah states, “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient.” This verse serves as a reminder that patience and perseverance during hardships, including living with a disability, are rewarded by Allah. By maintaining a positive attitude and relying on Allah&#8217;s support, you can find the strength to overcome your challenges if Allah wills.</p>
13500. <h4>The Status of Disabled Individuals</h4>
13501. <p>In a narration in Sahih Bukhari, the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions.” This hadith emphasises that Allah judges individuals based on their faith, character, and deeds rather than their physical abilities or appearance. Therefore, your worth and value in the sight of Allah are not diminished by your disability. What truly matters is your sincerity and relationship with Him.</p>
13502. <div>Dear sister, remain steadfast in your faith, for the Quran and Sunna offer profound guidance for individuals facing disabilities. They emphasise the divine wisdom behind every trial, the promise of ease after hardship, the virtue of patience, and the exalted status of those who persevere.</div>
13503. <div></div>
13504. <div>Remember that your disability does not define your worth in the sight of Allah (Most High). Seek solace in prayer, remembrance of Allah (Most High), and the support of your loved ones. Keep faith in His Mercy; He is the ultimate source of strength and comfort. May Allah grant you peace, patience, and contentment in all your affairs.</div>
13505. <p>I pray this is of benefit and that Allah guides us all.</p>
13506. <p>[Shaykh] Irshaad Sedick<br />
13507. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13508. <p><b>Shaykh Irshaad Sedick</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught.</span></p>
13509. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad received Ijaza from many luminaries of the Islamic world, including Shaykh Taha Karaan, Shaykh Muhammad Awama, Shaykh Muhammad Hasan Hitu, and Mawlana Abdul Hafeez Makki, among others.</span></p>
13510. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is the author of the text “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?” He has been the Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and for six years, he has been the Khatib of Masjid Ar-Rashideen, Mowbray, Cape Town.</span></p>
13511. <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.</span></p>
13512. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/how-do-the-quran-and-sunna-uplift-and-guide-disabled-individuals/">How Do the Quran and Sunna Uplift and Guide Disabled Individuals?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13518. <item>
13519. <title>Should I Be Worried about Proposing to a Girl Who Might Not Be a Virgin?</title>
13520. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-be-worried-about-proposing-to-a-girl-who-might-not-be-a-virgin/</link>
13522. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13523. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
13524. <category><![CDATA[Family Ties]]></category>
13525. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
13526. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
13527. <category><![CDATA[Intimacy]]></category>
13528. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13529. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
13530. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
13531. <category><![CDATA[Hadith on supplication]]></category>
13532. <category><![CDATA[Importance of piety in marriage]]></category>
13533. <category><![CDATA[Inquiring about a potential spouse]]></category>
13534. <category><![CDATA[Istikhara (prayer for guidance)]]></category>
13535. <category><![CDATA[Marriage advice in Islam]]></category>
13536. <category><![CDATA[Marriage criteria in Islam]]></category>
13537. <category><![CDATA[marrying a virgin]]></category>
13538. <category><![CDATA[Past sins and repentance]]></category>
13539. <category><![CDATA[Transformation and change]]></category>
13540. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342146</guid>
13541.  
13542. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My mother found a potential spouse for me who wears hijab, prays, and has good morals. However, before becoming more religious, she had a past meeting with a man, details of which she’s reluctant to disclose due to embarrassment. I’m concerned about potential fornication. How should I approach this [&#8230;]</p>
13543. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-be-worried-about-proposing-to-a-girl-who-might-not-be-a-virgin/">Should I Be Worried about Proposing to a Girl Who Might Not Be a Virgin?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13544. ]]></description>
13545. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
13546. <h3>Question</h3>
13547. <p>My mother found a potential spouse for me who wears hijab, prays, and has good morals. However, before becoming more religious, she had a past meeting with a man, details of which she’s reluctant to disclose due to embarrassment. I’m concerned about potential fornication. How should I approach this situation? What should be the attitude of a Muslim who has committed adultery or fornication?</p>
13548. <h3>Answer</h3>
13549. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your confusion and doubt, but you should look no further than your istikhara and ask around about her. Leave her repentance to Allah; it is good enough for Him; is it good enough for you?</p>
13550. <h4>Past</h4>
13551. <p>It is not permissible to inquire into her past, as she must keep her sins between herself and her Lord. Instead, you should inquire about how she is now. Ask others about her, make sure that she prays, discuss her spiritual and life goals, and pray istikhara. Suppose you are looking for a girl with absolutely no sinful past. In that case, it won’t be easy, it won’t necessarily reflect her current good character, and it doesn’t guarantee a happy marriage.</p>
13552. <p>If you choose a girl today based on this hadith, I do not doubt that you will be successful, in sha Allah:  The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “A woman is married for four things: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty or her piety. Select the pious; may you be blessed!” [Bukhari &amp; Muslim]</p>
13553. <h4>Change</h4>
13554. <p>Shahr bin Hawshab said: “I said to Umm Salama: ‘O Mother of the Believers! What was the supplication that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said most frequently when he was with you?’ She said: ‘The supplication he said most frequently was: ‘O Changer of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion (Yā Muqallibal-qulūb, thabbit qalbī `alā dīnik).’ She said: ‘So I said: “O Messenger of Allah, why do you supplicate so frequently: ‘O Changer of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion.’ He said: ‘O Umm Salama! Verily, there is no human being except that his heart is between Two Fingers of the Fingers of Allah, so whomsoever He wills He makes steadfast, and whomever He wills He causes to deviate.’” [Tirmidhi]</p>
13555. <div>
13556. What does the above hadith mean? It means that people change. Please remember that every single sahaba was a convert. Please remember that they almost all committed sins before they became Muslim. Please remember how they transformed and what they turned into shining lights, rightly-guided leaders. Please know that your prospective bride’s past will not hurt you or your future with her. As usual, rely on your istikhara. If it is positive, move forward without a doubt; if it is negative, you and your mother can keep looking for a suitable wife.</p>
13557. <p>Please see these links as well:</p></div>
13558. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/family-ties/marrying-a-virgin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marrying a Virgin</a></div>
13559. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/marrying-a-genuine-virgin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marrying a genuine virgin</a></div>
13560. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/virgin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is It Wrong to Want a Virgin and a Pious Wife?</a></div>
13561. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/why-is-a-womans-value-and-desirability-based-on-her-virginity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Is a Woman’s Value and Desirability Based on Her Virginity?</a></div>
13562. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
13563. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
13564. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13565. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
13566. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/should-i-be-worried-about-proposing-to-a-girl-who-might-not-be-a-virgin/">Should I Be Worried about Proposing to a Girl Who Might Not Be a Virgin?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13572. <item>
13573. <title>Is It Right to Make Du’a to Attain Overly Ambitious Goals?</title>
13574. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-right-to-make-dua-to-attain-overly-ambitious-goals/</link>
13576. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13577. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
13578. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
13579. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
13580. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
13581. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13582. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Dua)]]></category>
13583. <category><![CDATA[Allah's generosity and power]]></category>
13584. <category><![CDATA[Ambitious goals in prayer]]></category>
13585. <category><![CDATA[Capability and ambition]]></category>
13586. <category><![CDATA[Conviction in prayer]]></category>
13587. <category><![CDATA[Effort and intention]]></category>
13588. <category><![CDATA[etiquettes of supplication]]></category>
13589. <category><![CDATA[Hadith (Prophetic teachings)]]></category>
13590. <category><![CDATA[islamic beliefs]]></category>
13591. <category><![CDATA[Prophet Muhammad's teachings]]></category>
13592. <category><![CDATA[Renewing intention]]></category>
13593. <category><![CDATA[Supplication (Du'a)]]></category>
13594. <category><![CDATA[Trust in Allah's response]]></category>
13595. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342137</guid>
13596.  
13597. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible for Muslims to pray for ambitious goals, like wealth to help the umma or a profession to save lives? Though I aim to assist the umma, I wonder if praying for goals beyond my capabilities is appropriate. Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward [&#8230;]</p>
13598. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-right-to-make-dua-to-attain-overly-ambitious-goals/">Is It Right to Make Du’a to Attain Overly Ambitious Goals?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13599. ]]></description>
13600. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
13601. <h3>Question</h3>
13602. <p>Is it permissible for Muslims to pray for ambitious goals, like wealth to help the umma or a profession to save lives? Though I aim to assist the umma, I wonder if praying for goals beyond my capabilities is appropriate.</p>
13603. <h3>Answer</h3>
13604. <p>Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for understanding Allah’s limitless generosity and power; you should continue to ask for these things and that your capabilities increase. You are not asking for a miracle or anything impossible, so keep asking with conviction and make an effort toward it, renewing your intention daily.</p>
13605. <p>The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Call upon Allah with complete conviction that you will be answered, and know that Allah does not answer the prayer coming from a heedless, distracted heart.” [Tirmidhi]</p>
13606. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
13607. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/reality-etiquettes-supplication-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Reality and Etiquettes of Supplication: A Reader</a></div>
13608. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/spirituality/should-we-believe-that-our-prayers-will-be-answered/#:~:text=The%20Meaning%20of%20Having%20%E2%80%9CComplete%20Conviction%E2%80%9D&amp;text=The%20first%20is%20that%20you,of%20your%20prayer%20being%20accepted." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should We Believe That Our Prayers Will Be Answered?</a></div>
13609. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-supplications-made-after-the-entire-quran-has-been-recited-considered-accepted-by-allah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Are Supplications Made After the Entire Qur’an Has Been Recited Considered Accepted By Allah?</a></div>
13610. <div><a href="https://islamqa.org/hanafi/qibla-hanafi/43638/the-etiquette-of-dua-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Etiquette of Du’a-Faraz Rabbani</a></div>
13611. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
13612. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
13613. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13614. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
13615. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-it-right-to-make-dua-to-attain-overly-ambitious-goals/">Is It Right to Make Du’a to Attain Overly Ambitious Goals?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13616. ]]></content:encoded>
13620. </item>
13621. <item>
13622. <title>Are Chickens That Feed on Impurities Like Ants, Worms, Fish and Insects Considered Impermissible?</title>
13623. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-chickens-who-mostly-feed-on-impurities-like-ants-worms-and-insects-impermissible/</link>
13625. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13626. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
13627. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
13628. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
13629. <category><![CDATA[Purity]]></category>
13630. <category><![CDATA[Food contamination]]></category>
13631. <category><![CDATA[halal meat]]></category>
13632. <category><![CDATA[Islamic Jurisprudence]]></category>
13633. <category><![CDATA[Livestock feeding]]></category>
13634. <category><![CDATA[Makruh (disliked)]]></category>
13635. <category><![CDATA[Poultry farming]]></category>
13636. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342130</guid>
13637.  
13638. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it halal to eat or sell chicken, ducks, etc., which eat worms, fish, etc? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Chickens who mostly feed on impurities like ants, worms [&#8230;]</p>
13639. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-chickens-who-mostly-feed-on-impurities-like-ants-worms-and-insects-impermissible/">Are Chickens That Feed on Impurities Like Ants, Worms, Fish and Insects Considered Impermissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13640. ]]></description>
13641. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
13642. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
13643. <p>Is it halal to eat or sell chicken, ducks, etc., which eat worms, fish, etc?</p>
13644. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
13645. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
13646. <div>
13647. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
13648. <h4>Chickens who mostly feed on impurities like ants, worms</h4>
13649. <p>Suppose the chickens feed themselves mainly on foul and impure feed like ants, worms, and insects. In that case, it will be disliked (makruh) to slaughter and eat the chicken if there is a noticeable change in the smell, taste, or color of the meat and eat from it unless you quarantine the birds for three days or more and feed them with uncontaminated feed in this period so that they recover from the contamination.</p>
13650. <p>One should confine and quarantine the chickens for a few days so they do not feed on impure things while they can empty their stomach and their flesh is clean from filth.</p>
13651. <p>[Kasani, Bada&#8217;i al-Sana&#8217;i Fi Tartib al-Shara&#8217;i]</p>
13652. <h4>Chickens that have been fed worms and fish</h4>
13653. <p>It is permissible to eat chickens fed worms as long as most of the feed is pure, like seeds and grains. The fish feed would be permissible anyway. Most of the chicken feed is usually made up of seeds and grain. However, if chickens are fed anything impure, like meat, they will be considered halal if the food does not affect the chicken’s flesh and does not develop a foul smell, in which case it will be disliked (makruh) to consume.</p>
13654. <p>However, one should confine the chickens for a few days so they do not feed on impure things, while they can empty their stomach and their flesh is clean from filth.</p>
13655. <p>[Ibn ’Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
13656. <p>If there are negative health implications, then eating such meat would be better to avoid, mainly if other alternatives are readily available.</p>
13657. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
13658. <h4>Related</h4>
13659. <ul>
13660. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-fish-which-have-been-fed-haram-food-unlawful-to-eat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Are Fish Which Have Been Fed Haram Food Unlawful to Eat? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
13661. </ul>
13662. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a> or <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=43" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</div>
13663. </div>
13664. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
13665. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
13666. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13667. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
13668. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-chickens-who-mostly-feed-on-impurities-like-ants-worms-and-insects-impermissible/">Are Chickens That Feed on Impurities Like Ants, Worms, Fish and Insects Considered Impermissible?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13669. ]]></content:encoded>
13673. </item>
13674. <item>
13675. <title>Is Saying One’s Allegiance to the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) Shirk?</title>
13676. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-saying-ones-allegiance-to-the-prophet-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace-shirk/</link>
13678. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13679. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
13680. <category><![CDATA[Belief]]></category>
13681. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
13682. <category><![CDATA[Living Religion]]></category>
13683. <category><![CDATA[Prophets]]></category>
13684. <category><![CDATA[The Prophet and His Sunna]]></category>
13685. <category><![CDATA[Allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad]]></category>
13686. <category><![CDATA[Islamic teachings]]></category>
13687. <category><![CDATA[Quranic verse interpretation]]></category>
13688. <category><![CDATA[Shirk (associating partners with Allah)]]></category>
13689. <category><![CDATA[worship of Allah]]></category>
13690. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342122</guid>
13691.  
13692. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can Muslims give allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) without committing an act of shirk? Answer No, such a statement is not a shirk. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) is the representative of Allah. Fealty to him (Allah bless him [&#8230;]</p>
13693. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-saying-ones-allegiance-to-the-prophet-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace-shirk/">Is Saying One’s Allegiance to the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) Shirk?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13694. ]]></description>
13695. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
13696. <h3>Question</h3>
13697. <p>Can Muslims give allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) without committing an act of shirk?</p>
13698. <h3>Answer</h3>
13699. <p>No, such a statement is not a shirk. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) is the representative of Allah. Fealty to him (Allah bless him and give him peace) means automatic allegiance to Allah.</p>
13700. <p>This is understood from the verse, “Clearly, those to pledge their allegiance to you only pledge their allegiance to Allah&#8230;” (Quran, 48:10). Allegiance to the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) would be to believe in him and apply his teachings. This is clearly not a shirk.</p>
13701. <p>No Muslim worships the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace). He spent his life directing people to worship Allah alone &#8211; and none besides. So, no Muslims would worship him. Learn and apply his teachings as best you can, and you’ll fulfill your pledge to Allah.</p>
13702. <p>May Allah make us of those who fully fulfill our pledges to Him.</p>
13703. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
13704. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13705. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields and Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
13706. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/is-saying-ones-allegiance-to-the-prophet-allah-bless-him-and-give-him-peace-shirk/">Is Saying One’s Allegiance to the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) Shirk?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13711. </item>
13712. <item>
13713. <title>Can One Take Reimbursed Money From an Insurance Company?</title>
13714. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/transactions/can-one-take-reimbursed-money-from-an-insurance-company/</link>
13716. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
13717. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
13718. <category><![CDATA[Jobs and Income]]></category>
13719. <category><![CDATA[Transactions]]></category>
13720. <category><![CDATA[accident]]></category>
13721. <category><![CDATA[car]]></category>
13722. <category><![CDATA[company]]></category>
13723. <category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category>
13724. <category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
13725. <category><![CDATA[reimbursed]]></category>
13726. <category><![CDATA[take]]></category>
13727. <category><![CDATA[use]]></category>
13728. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342118</guid>
13729.  
13730. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question regarding car insurance. Our insurance company required us to install a tracker in the car to prevent theft. They would almost double the monthly premium if we did not install it. So we installed it and paid for it from our pocket. The insurance company [&#8230;]</p>
13731. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/transactions/can-one-take-reimbursed-money-from-an-insurance-company/">Can One Take Reimbursed Money From an Insurance Company?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13732. ]]></description>
13733. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
13734. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
13735. <p>I have a question regarding car insurance. Our insurance company required us to install a tracker in the car to prevent theft. They would almost double the monthly premium if we did not install it. So we installed it and paid for it from our pocket. The insurance company then reimbursed us this amount. Is this amount permissible to take?</p>
13736. <p>If a car was a write-off in an accident and the insurance company paid the market value, more than what was payable to the leasing company. Could one keep the remaining extra funds?</p>
13737. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
13738. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
13739. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health.</p>
13740. <p>It is permissible to take the money. It was your money; it was their way of ensuring you install it. Otherwise, the price would be higher. This way it is a good safety measure for you and the car.</p>
13741. <p>Suppose the insurance company offered the money after you reported the accident without you claiming any money towards it. In that case, it is permissible to take what you gave to the leasing company and give the rest to charity or return it.</p>
13742. <p>If you pay for insurance, you should only claim the amount you have contributed, which is the minimum legal requirement. If you claim more than that, it would be considered interest because it is an exchange of money for money where one party gains and the other loses.  [Usmani, Fiqh al-Buyu]</p>
13743. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
13744. <p>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, like from the <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/local/track/?id=39" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Islamic Studies Curriculum (seekersguidance.org)</a>, building your way up doing each course?</p>
13745. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
13746. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
13747. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13748. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
13749. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/transactions/can-one-take-reimbursed-money-from-an-insurance-company/">Can One Take Reimbursed Money From an Insurance Company?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13750. ]]></content:encoded>
13754. </item>
13755. <item>
13756. <title>Will I Be Responsible for the Fights between the Man I Love and His Wife?</title>
13757. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/cyber-fornication/will-i-be-responsible-for-the-fights-between-the-man-i-love-and-his-wife/</link>
13759. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13760. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
13761. <category><![CDATA[Cyber fornication]]></category>
13762. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
13763. <category><![CDATA[Halal and Haram]]></category>
13764. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
13765. <category><![CDATA[Repentance]]></category>
13766. <category><![CDATA[good deeds]]></category>
13767. <category><![CDATA[Illicit relationships]]></category>
13768. <category><![CDATA[marriage advice]]></category>
13769. <category><![CDATA[Potential consequences]]></category>
13770. <category><![CDATA[Repentance in Islam]]></category>
13771. <category><![CDATA[second marriage]]></category>
13772. <category><![CDATA[sincere repentance]]></category>
13773. <category><![CDATA[Taqwa (God-consciousness)]]></category>
13774. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342114</guid>
13775.  
13776. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I was emotionally involved with a married man but ended things and repented to Allah. However, I worry about the potential consequences, like fights or divorce in his marriage, due to our past actions. Will Allah hold me accountable for these despite repentance? Answer Thank you for your question. [&#8230;]</p>
13777. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/cyber-fornication/will-i-be-responsible-for-the-fights-between-the-man-i-love-and-his-wife/">Will I Be Responsible for the Fights between the Man I Love and His Wife?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
13778. ]]></description>
13779. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b></p>
13780. <h3>Question</h3>
13781. <p>I was emotionally involved with a married man but ended things and repented to Allah. However, I worry about the potential consequences, like fights or divorce in his marriage, due to our past actions. Will Allah hold me accountable for these despite repentance?</p>
13782. <h3>Answer</h3>
13783. <p>Thank you for your question. I empathize with your sadness at any possible consequences, and I commend you for your sincere repentance for this illicit unfaithful relationship. There is potential sin on you for the fights between them, but you should not worry about it all. Your repentance, transformation, and willingness to be a better person are what matters now. You can make a du`a for their harmonious and happy marriage and follow up on what you did with good deeds.</p>
13784. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Have taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up an evil deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people.“ [Tirmidhi]</p>
13785. <div>Please see these links as well:</div>
13786. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/adab/when-a-man-cheats-is-he-only-harming-himself-or-also-his-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When a Man Cheats, Is He Only Harming Himself or Also His Wife?</a></div>
13787. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/should-i-become-a-second-wife-to-my-married-boyfriend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Should I Become a Second Wife to My Married Boyfriend?</a></div>
13788. <div><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/a-married-man-wants-to-marry-me-what-do-i-do/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Married Man Wants to Marry Me. What Do I Do?</a></div>
13789. <p>May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.</p>
13790. <p>[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad<br />
13791. <b>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</b></p>
13792. <p><b>Ustadha Shazia Ahmad</b> lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied Aqidah, Fiqh, Tajweed, Tafseer, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied Fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She recently moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.</p>
13793. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/cyber-fornication/will-i-be-responsible-for-the-fights-between-the-man-i-love-and-his-wife/">Will I Be Responsible for the Fights between the Man I Love and His Wife?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13798. </item>
13799. <item>
13800. <title>Does Replying by Saying, ‘We Are Divored’ to ‘Say the Word’ Considered a Divorce?</title>
13801. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-replying-by-saying-we-are-divored-to-say-the-word-considered-a-divorce/</link>
13803. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
13804. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
13805. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
13806. <category><![CDATA[Marriage and Divorce]]></category>
13807. <category><![CDATA[ask]]></category>
13808. <category><![CDATA[consider]]></category>
13809. <category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
13810. <category><![CDATA[husband]]></category>
13811. <category><![CDATA[implied]]></category>
13812. <category><![CDATA[important]]></category>
13813. <category><![CDATA[intention]]></category>
13814. <category><![CDATA[matters]]></category>
13815. <category><![CDATA[meaning]]></category>
13816. <category><![CDATA[sa'y]]></category>
13817. <category><![CDATA[subtle]]></category>
13818. <category><![CDATA[talaq]]></category>
13819. <category><![CDATA[wife]]></category>
13820. <category><![CDATA[world]]></category>
13821. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seekersguidance.org/?p=342104</guid>
13822.  
13823. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I want a clarification about this matter with my wife. We had a misunderstanding, and she texted me while she was at her parent’s home and the text between us was the following: Her: say the word. Me: Okay, I say it, we are divorced. I didn’t mean it [&#8230;]</p>
13824. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-replying-by-saying-we-are-divored-to-say-the-word-considered-a-divorce/">Does Replying by Saying, ‘We Are Divored’ to ‘Say the Word’ Considered a Divorce?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13826. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
13827. <h3>Question</h3>
13828. <p>I want a clarification about this matter with my wife. We had a misunderstanding, and she texted me while she was at her parent’s home and the text between us was the following:<br />
13829. Her: say the word.<br />
13830. Me: Okay, I say it, we are divorced.<br />
13831. I didn’t mean it from my heart or have the intention for it. Does this consider a divorce or not?</p>
13832. <h3>Answer</h3>
13833. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
13834. <p>This is considered a straightforward, revocable divorce. You have now been given one clear divorce. Your waiting period (idda) began as soon after he uttered the words. However, if the husband displays any kind of physical affection during the three months of the waiting period, which is three menstrual periods, it automatically revokes the divorce. You will become a married couple again.</p>
13835. <h4><strong>The Ruling of a Revocable Divorce</strong></h4>
13836. <p>When a man divorces his wife with a single revocable divorce or two revocable pronouncements of divorce, he may take her back during her waiting period (‘idda), whether the woman consents to that retraction or does not consent. [Maydani, Al-Lubab Fi Sharh al-Kitab]</p>
13837. <p>To revoke a divorce, one needs to say, ‘I take you back,’ or engage in any act that displays intimacy, such as a kiss or a hug. They become a married couple again. [Maydani, &#8216;Al-Lubab Fi Sharh al-Kitab; &#8216;Ibn ʿAbidin, Radd al-Muhtar]</p>
13838. <p>In summary, if you want to reunite with him as a wife, it will be prudent of you both to put the differences aside, renew your commitments, ignore the past, and ask him to take you back. Otherwise, if the waiting period (idda) ends, your marriage bond will end, and you will both have to remarry. You will have a simple marriage ceremony. There is no need to invite or let others know; it is just a formality of the marriage contract of offer and acceptance in front of two witnesses and a new marriage dowry.</p>
13839. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
13840. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
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13843. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/marriage-in-islam-a-reader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Love, Marriage, and Relationships in Islam: All Your Questions Answered (seekersguidance.org)</a><br />
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13845. <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Does One Perform The Prayer Of Need (salat al-haja)? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></p>
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13847. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
13848. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
13849. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13850. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
13851. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/does-replying-by-saying-we-are-divored-to-say-the-word-considered-a-divorce/">Does Replying by Saying, ‘We Are Divored’ to ‘Say the Word’ Considered a Divorce?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13858. <title>What Is the Context of …&#8221;and Do Not Ask People for Anything”, in the The Hadith of Muslim Below?</title>
13859. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/what-is-the-context-of-and-do-not-ask-people-for-anything-in-the-the-hadith-of-muslim-below/</link>
13861. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fatima Ezahraa Bouamer]]></dc:creator>
13862. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
13863. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
13864. <category><![CDATA[Fiqh]]></category>
13865. <category><![CDATA[Hadith]]></category>
13866. <category><![CDATA[Hanafi Fiqh]]></category>
13867. <category><![CDATA[scholars]]></category>
13868. <category><![CDATA[Seeking Knowledge]]></category>
13869. <category><![CDATA[Book of Zakat]]></category>
13870. <category><![CDATA[Five prayers]]></category>
13871. <category><![CDATA[hadith]]></category>
13872. <category><![CDATA[islamic knowledge]]></category>
13873. <category><![CDATA[Not asking worldly matters]]></category>
13874. <category><![CDATA[pledge of allegiance]]></category>
13875. <category><![CDATA[repentance]]></category>
13876. <category><![CDATA[salat al-haja]]></category>
13877. <category><![CDATA[salat al-tawba]]></category>
13878. <category><![CDATA[SeekersAcademy]]></category>
13879. <category><![CDATA[SeekersGuidance]]></category>
13880. <category><![CDATA[seeking guidance]]></category>
13881. <category><![CDATA[worship of Allah]]></category>
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13883.  
13884. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does the prohibition in hadith Muslim 1043 against asking people for anything extend to seeking knowledge from teachers or lecturers about non-religious matters? Could you provide insight into understanding this hadith and its context? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are [&#8230;]</p>
13885. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/what-is-the-context-of-and-do-not-ask-people-for-anything-in-the-the-hadith-of-muslim-below/">What Is the Context of …&#8221;and Do Not Ask People for Anything”, in the The Hadith of Muslim Below?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13887. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel</strong></p>
13888. <h3><strong>Question</strong></h3>
13889. <p>Does the prohibition in hadith Muslim 1043 against asking people for anything extend to seeking knowledge from teachers or lecturers about non-religious matters? Could you provide insight into understanding this hadith and its context?</p>
13890. <h3><strong>Answer</strong></h3>
13891. <p>In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate</p>
13892. <div>
13893. <p>I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.</p>
13894. <p>This hadith has been mentioned in the Book of Zakat in the chapter titled: It is Disliked to Ask from People.</p>
13895. <p>Malik al-Ashja’i (Allah be pleased with him) reported, ‘We, nine, eight or seven men, were in the company of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), and he said:</p>
13896. <p>Why don’t you pledge allegiance to the Messenger of Allah? -while we had recently pledged allegiance. So we said: Messenger of Allah, we have already pledged allegiance to you. He again said: Why don’t you pledge allegiance to the Messenger of Allah? And we said: Messenger of Allah, we have already pledged allegiance to you. He again said: Why don’t you pledge allegiance to the Messenger of Allah? We stretched our hands and said: Messenger of Allah. We have already pledged allegiance to you.</p>
13897. <p>Now tell (on what things) we should pledge allegiance to you. He said I (You must pledge allegiance) that you would worship Allah only and would not associate with Him anything, (and observe) five prayers, and obey- (and he said one thing in an undertone) -that you would not ask of anything. (And as a consequence of that) I saw that some of these people did not ask anyone to pick up the whip for them if it fell down.</p>
13898. </div>
13899. <div>[Muslim]The meaning and context are that one should not ask others about worldly matters and needs. During the initial period of Islam, the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) was giving pledges to his companions. It does not include asking about knowledge and religious matters. Allah Most High says, …then ask those who have knowledge of the Scriptures˺. [Quran, 16:43]</p>
13900. <p>[Ibn Adam al- Atyubi, Al-Bahr al-Muhit al-Thajjaj Fi Sharh Sahih al-Muslim]</p>
13901. </div>
13902. <div>
13903. <p>I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. You will receive guidance and direction in sha Allah.</p>
13904. </div>
13905. <h4>Related</h4>
13906. <ul>
13907. <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD6fFyMy99o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(851) 116 &#8211; Talking of Sin, and Begging &#8211; Birgivi’s Path of Muhammad Explained &#8211; Shaykh Faraz Rabbani &#8211; YouTube</a></li>
13908. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Does One Perform The Prayer Of Need (salat al-haja)? &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
13909. <li><a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/repentance/prayer-of-repentance-salat-al-tawba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prayer of Repentance: Salat al-Tawba &#8211; SeekersGuidance</a></li>
13910. </ul>
13911. <div></div>
13912. <div>Why not begin your search for knowledge by signing up for a course on <a href="https://academy.seekersguidance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SeekersAcademy (seekersguidance.org)</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY-zuBNAXls&amp;list=PL4mTEQpP9b5EMc7mB7IKIum1PG4RcpNCB&amp;index=94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained &#8211; Sh Faraz Rabbani &#8211; YouTube</a></div>
13913. <p>I pray this helps answer your question.</p>
13914. <p>[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel<br />
13915. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13916. <p><b>Mawlana Ilyas Pate</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">l has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.</span></p>
13917. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/education/what-is-the-context-of-and-do-not-ask-people-for-anything-in-the-the-hadith-of-muslim-below/">What Is the Context of …&#8221;and Do Not Ask People for Anything”, in the The Hadith of Muslim Below?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13924. <title>Can We Learn and Practice Wrestling Inside a Masjid?</title>
13925. <link>https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-we-learn-and-practice-wrestling-inside-a-masjid/</link>
13927. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehraj ud din]]></dc:creator>
13928. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
13929. <category><![CDATA[Adab]]></category>
13930. <category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
13931. <category><![CDATA[General Counsel]]></category>
13932. <category><![CDATA[activities]]></category>
13933. <category><![CDATA[adab]]></category>
13934. <category><![CDATA[allowed]]></category>
13935. <category><![CDATA[inside]]></category>
13936. <category><![CDATA[learn]]></category>
13937. <category><![CDATA[masjid]]></category>
13938. <category><![CDATA[mosque]]></category>
13939. <category><![CDATA[permissible]]></category>
13940. <category><![CDATA[practice]]></category>
13941. <category><![CDATA[train]]></category>
13942. <category><![CDATA[wresting]]></category>
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13944.  
13945. <description><![CDATA[<p>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have a question regarding wrestling/grappling. My question is whether it is permissible to wrestle inside a masjid, not only limited as a sport but in general too. Answer Yes, wrestling for learning, developing skills, physical training, etc., within a masjid is permissible. It should not be done at [&#8230;]</p>
13946. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-we-learn-and-practice-wrestling-inside-a-masjid/">Can We Learn and Practice Wrestling Inside a Masjid?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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13948. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat</strong></p>
13949. <h3>Question</h3>
13950. <p>I have a question regarding wrestling/grappling. My question is whether it is permissible to wrestle inside a masjid, not only limited as a sport but in general too.</p>
13951. <h3>Answer</h3>
13952. <p>Yes, wrestling for learning, developing skills, physical training, etc., within a masjid is permissible. It should not be done at a time or in a manner that would disrupt the worship of those praying, reciting the Quran, learning and teaching, or remembering Allah in general.</p>
13953. <p>The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) permitted some Abyssinians to train in the mosque, and scholars deduced the permissibility of this from such narrations. [Ibn Hajar, Fath al-Bari]</p>
13954. <p>May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.</p>
13955. <p>[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat<br />
13956. <strong>Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani</strong></p>
13957. <p><b>Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">t began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English and History. After graduating, He traveled to Damascus and studied Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Theology, and Logic with Shaykh Adnan Darwish, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman Arjan al-Binsawi, Shaykh Husayn Darwish, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, the late Shaykh Rashad Shams, and others. He then moved to Amman to continue his studies in those fields, as well as in Tafsir, Quranic Sciences, Hadith Methodology and Commentary, Prophetic Biography, Prophetic Perfections and Traits, Rhetoric, Arabic Literature, and Tajwid. His teachers include Shaykh Ali Hani, Dr. Hamza al-Bakri, Dr Salah Abu al-Hajj, Dr Mansur Abu Zina, Shaykh Ahmad Hasanat, Shaykh Ahmad Jammal, and others. </span></p>
13958. <p>The post <a href="https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-answers-feeds/can-we-learn-and-practice-wrestling-inside-a-masjid/">Can We Learn and Practice Wrestling Inside a Masjid?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://seekersguidance.org">SeekersGuidance</a>.</p>
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