Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question Given that there are different and conflicting ways of raising a finger in prayer, shouldn’t we drop it entirely? Brief Answer Differing opinions over a significant issue of religion only indicate the care and introspection of the scholars that looked into it. Instead of looking at it as a […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to do Istighatha/Isti‘ana/Istimdad (beseeching for help) through any being (angels and deceased humans included) other than the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)? For example, saying “Madat Ya Jilani or Himmat Ya Jilani” (Save (me/us) Ya Jilani or Help Ya Jilani). It would be […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Great scholars such as Al-Nawawi and Ibn Hajar permit seeking blessings from relics of the righteous (Awliya). Is this a widely held belief in the four madhahib? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, “tabarruk” (seeking blessings) is generally […]

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question What is the Hanafi ruling of a woman traveling locally and internationally safely without a mahram? Answer The Hanafi school stipulates a mahram for any travel undertaken by a woman exceeding the travel-distance, which is 48 miles. However, the position I have seen adopted by my teachers and other […]