Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question An Islamophobic person claimed that the Prophet and Caliph ‘Umar prevented women from learning to write, citing Imam Ghazali’s works. He also said Imam Ghazali stated that women are cursed by Allah with pregnancy and menstruation, implying hatred towards women. Are these claims true? Did Imam Ghazali make such […]

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi  Question I was wondering, when studying Fiqh as a layman, should one always follow the mu’tamad position or follow one’s teachers, even if they do not follow the official view of the Madhab? Answer I pray this finds you in the best of states. It is obligatory to follow the […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is There a Difference between Fearing Allah and Being in Awe of Him? Shaykh Irshaad will explain the distinction between fear and awe, exploring the Arabic roots of these words. He will provide valuable insights into Quranic translations and discuss why scholars are defined by their deep fear of […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How Can One Ensure Their Speech Only Has Clear Benefits? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim will elucidate the circumstances and conditions under which it is permissible to mention the faults of others and provide guidance on how to do so respectfully, constructively, and in accordance with Islamic principles. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued […]