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‘There is no safe place’: Israeli attack kills family of six in Gaza
Israeli forces launch regular attacks on Gaza despite a US-backed 'ceasefire' agreed in October.
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Miliband comes under fire after poor start fails to break with Starmer’s Gaza policy
Britain’s new foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has come under fire for pledging to defend international law while describing Russia’s war in Ukraine as “illegal”…
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Trump’s new 50 percent Canada tariffs: What products are affected and why?
US leader imposes new sweeping tariffs on Canada, straining already tense ties with its second-largest trading partner.
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Bodycam shows Florida student tased and arrested by campus police
Bodycam shows Florida student tased and arrested by campus police
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Baby trafficking ringleader jailed for 7 years
An Indonesian court has sentenced Lie Siu Luan to seven years in prison for leading a baby trafficking ring.
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Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: Refining Capacity and Product-Market Vulnerability
The recent disruption in the Middle East, including the closure and uneven reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has exposed a shift in the global energy system’s …
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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison
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Israeli strike wipes out entire Palestinian family of 6 in Gaza despite ceasefire
An entire Palestinian family of six was killed at dawn on Tuesday after Israeli forces bombed their house in Gaza City despite an ongoing ceasefire, the officia…
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Iran war: Look beyond stocks to understand state of economy, experts say
Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.
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The Anti-Klan Law Comes for Trump’s Israel Lobby | Palestine This Week
In this episode, we examine Trump’s drastically reduced Gaza recovery plan, growing criticism within Hamas over the consequences of 7 October and Israel’s cover…
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Gaza’s honey industry faces collapse under Israel’s genocide
Gaza’s beekeeping sector is facing the risk of collapse as Israel’s genocidal war has destroyed apiaries, wiped out vegetation and prevented beekeepers from rea…
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(ونكتب ما قدموا وآثارهم): فلسفة الأعمال وأثرها في الإسلام والكون
اكتشف المعنى العميق لآية ونكتب ما قدموا وآثارهم، وكيف تؤثر أعمالنا وعباداتنا على قلوبنا وعلاقاتنا والكون من حولنا(ونكتب ما قدموا وآثارهم): فلسفة الأعمال وأثرها …
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How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.
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A History of Modern Syria
‘We have much to learn from Syria, this nation that ‘belongs to All,’ writes historian Daniel Neep in his latest book A History of Modern Syria. A whirlwind adv…
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India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement halts marches after police violence
Leaders of the movement say they will continue campaigning but will not stage another march through New Delhi.
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Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report
Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.
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Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran
After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.
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Sudan rejects US sanctions over chemical weapons allegations
Sudan has rejected new US sanctions imposed over allegations that its armed forces used chemical weapons, describing the measures as based on “false allegations…
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‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown
More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.
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Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal
Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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Iran issues new warnings against US and countries supporting its military operations
Iran intensified its rhetoric against the United States on Monday, warning that countries providing military support to Washington could face consequences and t…
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Iranian official says mediators proposed 10-day ceasefire to revive US agreement
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that mediators had presented Tehran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reducing tensions with the …
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Shabana Mahmood reappointed as Home Secretary
Shabana Mahmood has been reappointed Home Secretary as the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, builds his government after taking over at 10 Downing Stree…
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Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter
From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.
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Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect
The Lebanese president is seeking Washington's support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Who had the most goals and assists at the tournament?
FIFA’s biggest global showpiece saw 1,039 players from 48 nations play across 16 venues and score 308 goals.
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Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?
As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.
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Malaysia investigates alleged Israeli involvement in Johor technology project
Malaysian authorities are investigating allegations of Israeli involvement in a private technology community in the southern state of Johor, as Prime Minister A…
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Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinet
Burnham is attempting to act quickly to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.
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Australian MP interrupts tough interview to yell at dog
Australian politician Barnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to shout at his dog.
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Hamas Says Khalil al-Hayya received congratulatory call from PA vice president
Hamas said on Monday that Khalil al-Hayya, head of the group’s political bureau, received a phone call from Hussein al-Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Pa…
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قراءة في كتاب “الوسائل المفيدة للحياة السعيدة” للشيخ ناصر السعدي
استكشف أسباب الحياة السعيدة وفقاً للإسلام في الوسائل المفيدة للحياة السعيدة للشيخ السعدي – رحمه الله.قراءة في كتاب “الوسائل المفيدة للحياة السعيدة” للشيخ ناصر ا…
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Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike
A fire engulfed a shopping centre in Ukraine's Sumy after Russian drone strikes hit the building.
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Argentina deny World Cup villains’ role after Samuel Jackson-led slants
Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson was among those who criticised Argentina at World Cup, with racism among allegations.
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Israeli activists demand release of detained Gaza hospital director
Israeli activists rallied outside a US diplomatic compound in Jerusalem on Monday, demanding the release of detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, the d…
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Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together
Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together
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Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together
Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together
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Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?
The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.
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Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’
Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’
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Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics
Farage's crisis after revelations of substantial crypto donations prompts broader political questions over donor clout.
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Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Richard Dalton: Can the US and Iran Avoid a Major War?
WATCH: Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Gideon Levy: A War Council, Elections Fever, or Mending Relations?
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Iran says Hormuz remains closed, warns of ‘major military operation’
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two tankers caught fire after explosions while attempting to pass through what it described as an unsafe ro…
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Hebrew media: Trump considering wide-ranging military plan against Iran
US President Donald Trump is considering a plan for a large-scale military operation against Iran that could destabilise the government in Tehran, according to …
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أنا معلم، وأنا ضد أكياس الهواتف
استكشف الآثار المزدوجة لحظر الهواتف في المدارس: هل أكياس الهواتف الحل الأمثل لزيادة التركيز والتعلم أم مجرد مشتت جديد?أنا معلم، وأنا ضد أكياس الهواتف موقع: إسلا…
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Saudi-led coalition says it will respond firmly to Houthi threats
The Saudi-led coalition said on Monday it would respond “firmly and forcefully” to recent threats by the Houthi movement, in its first official reaction after t…
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Hamas condemns Israeli strikes on displaced people’s tents in Gaza, calls for urgent international action
Hamas has condemned Israeli air strikes carried out across the Gaza Strip on Monday, saying they form part of what it described as Israel’s ongoing “genocide” a…
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Oscar-winning Javier Bardem says Gaza war has changed global views on Palestine
Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem has said growing global support for Palestine is a direct result of what he described as Israel’s “genocide” in the Ga…
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El-Sisi pushes ahead with Egypt’s militarisation
The militarisation of the Egyptian state has accelerated significantly under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who came to power through a military coup that mark…
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CAIR-Texas to Join Coalition Calling for Citywide Shutdown, ‘No Business as Usual’ in Movement for Justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), alongside local community organizations, faith leaders, labor representatives, and …
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CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Racist, Threatening Voicemail Targeting Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy or…
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Mamdani says ICC warrant against Netanyahu should be ‘taken seriously’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shou…
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Air France extends Beirut flight suspension, halts service to Saudi capital Riyadh, Dubai
Air France said on Monday it is extending the suspension of its flights to and from Beirut, Lebanon, until Aug. 2 and temporarily halting services to the Saudi …
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Pilot zone operations begin in 3 southern Lebanon villages: US State Department
The US State Department announced on Monday the start of pilot zone operations in the Lebanese villages of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar Al-Gharbiya under a trilater…
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France calls for ‘end to EU imports of products from illegal settlements’
France is calling for the EU to stop importing products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Mo…
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UN warns over ‘escalating’ Israeli occupier attacks against Palestinians in West Bank
The UN on Monday warned against the “escalating” Israeli occupiers’ attacks on Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank, saying the violence has continued …
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Israel killed 8 Palestinian journalists, committed 467 media violations in 1st half of 2026: Press union
Israel killed eight Palestinian journalists and committed 467 violations against media workers in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip in the first half of…
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US to boost military aircraft presence in Mideast amid tensions with Iran: Report
The US is planning to increase the number of military aircraft deployed in the Middle East amid escalating tensions and exchanges of fire with Iran, CNN reporte…
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‘Couldn’t find a hotel to stay’: Roger Waters says pro-Israel pressure campaign seeks to silence Israel’s critics
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has accused pro-Israel lobbying groups of orchestrating an international campaign to silence him over his outspoken criticism…
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BREAKING: CAIR Announces Dr. Adam Hamawy & Darializa Avila Chevalier As Keynote Speakers at 32nd Annual Gala in Washington, DC
CAIR’s 32 annual gala and national policy conference are themed “We the People: Saving Our Democracy, Building Our Future” The Council on American-Islamic Relat…
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West Bank killings show Israel’s encouragement of ‘ethnic cleansing’ against Palestinians, Israeli rights group says
Israeli rights group B’Tselem said Monday that the killing of two Palestinians in the village of Deir Jarir in the occupied West Bank was “an example of how Isr…
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Bulgaria to seek parliamentary approval for deployment of US refueling aircraft at air base
Bulgaria’s government will ask parliament to approve the deployment of up to eight US aerial refueling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base following a request from Wash…
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Iran’s IRGC says it attacked US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Monday that it had carried out “simultaneous” missile and drone attacks against US military facilities in B…
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Israeli minister calls for settlement building in Gaza, claims enclave ‘part of Israel’
Israeli Settlement Minister Orit Strock called on Monday for rebuilding settlements in the Gaza Strip, claiming the enclave is “part of the Land of Israel.” “Je…
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Yemen’s Houthis declare ‘maritime blockade’ on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthi group on Monday declared “a maritime blockade” on Saudi Arabia effective immediately, Anadolu reports. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a t…
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Trump warns Iran it will pay ‘many times over’ for any US troops killed
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran will pay “many times over” for any American troops killed amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, Anadolu r…
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Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau
Palestinian group Hamas on Monday named senior member Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar who was killed by Israeli forces …
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Iran’s president calls for ‘unity, collective decision-making’ amid escalation with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Iran needs “unity, collective decision-making and coordination among all state institutions” amid milita…
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‘Jewish terrorism’ in West Bank ‘threatens everyone’s security,’ Israeli commander warns
A senior Israeli army commander has warned of the growing danger of occupier attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, saying “Jewish terrorism th…
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UK Consulate in Jerusalem X account suspended after highlighting Israel’s abuse of Palestinian detainees
The official X account of the British Consulate General in Jerusalem has been suspended after it published a joint diplomatic statement raising alarm over Israe…
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Adam Khan’s killer jailed for 20 years following brutal Luton murder
Two teens have been sentenced over the cold-blooded killing of Adam Khan in Luton last year. 17-year-old Emmanuel Avogo was sentenced to 20 years in prison for …
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The UK has a new prime minister, now it must act on Palestine
Britain has a new Prime Minister at a moment when history is demanding more than carefully worded statements. As Andy Burnham enters Downing Street, he inherits…
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Eleven children are dead in Algeria, where is the outrage?
In a tragic event on the night of 16 July, a fire tore through an orphanage in Algeria, burning 11 children to death and injuring 19 others, who now lie in crit…
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The Normandy logic behind Trump’s escalation against Iran
The latest U.S. operations against Iran’s coastal regions, now extending through eight consecutive nights of strikes, follow a nearly forty-day conflict earlier…
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Indonesia’s decision to deport a Palestinian activist is a moral failure
On July 16, Indonesian authorities arrested a Palestinian activist named Abdul Karim Raed Miqdad. By the next morning he was on a plane to Cyprus. Human rights …
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Zero hour in Baghdad
Something has detonated in Baghdad. Not a missile. A quieter blast, felt in bank vaults and cabinet rooms. Its radius may prove wider than any single strike thi…
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The rise of energy finance diplomacy
Solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and hydrogen technologies are advancing rapidly. But deploying them at scale requires enormous amounts of capital—not onl…
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Islamic resistance in Iraq threatens to target US interests if conflict with Iran escalates
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said on Monday that it had not carried out any attacks against US military bases in Iraq or elsewhere in the region in recent day…
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CAIR in the News, July 20, 2026
CAIR: How a man once ordered to pay libel damages helped launch an investigation into Islamic private schools – Texas Tribune CAIR: Suspect charged with stabbin…
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Displaced civilians gather west of Gaza as Israeli forces control 70% of the territory
IMAGES: Seven Palestinians, including a woman, killed in Israeli strike on police station in Gaza
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IMAN Network Action Alert: Thank Reps. Jamie Raskin and Glenn Ivey for Historic Vote to Oppose $3.3 Billion in Military Aid to Israel; Demand Accountability from the Rest of Maryland’s Congressional Delegation
TAKE ACTION. The Islamic Maryland Action Network (IMAN), in partnership with the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and dozens of Mary…
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US strikes target military, civilian, and nuclear sites in Iran as Tehran expands attacks across the region
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against targets in Iran, including military and civilian sites as well as a nuclear facility under construction…
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Israel floods US phones with AI messages in campaign to manipulate public opinion
Israel is using AI-generated text messages, conservative media and online influencers in an expanding campaign to stem the collapse in US public support, accord…
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Lebanese source: Aoun and Rubio agree on complete Israeli withdrawal from Southern Lebanon
An official Lebanese source told Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath that the United States supports full cooperation between Lebanon and Syria at all levels and that L…
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Al-Jawahiri… and a statue that does not recognise him
Because I belong to a generation that never lived through the era of Muhammad Mahdi al-Jawahiri when he was truly Iraqi, I knew him as many others did: from boo…
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Clashes resume between Yemeni Government forces and Houthis in Hudaydah
Clashes resumed on Sunday between forces aligned with the internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Houthi movement in Hudaydah Governorate, western …
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جزم المجتهد في المسألة الاجتهادية الظنيّة بقوله: “هذا حكم الله، أو هذا أحله الله أو حرمه الله”- خطأ منهجي، ومزلق علمي
هل يصح قول "هذا حكم الله" في القضايا الخلافية؟ تعرف على خطورة الجزم بنسبة الفتوى إلى الشرع في المسألة الاجتهادية، وكيف حذر الأئمة من هذا المزلق. جزم المجتهد في …
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المفلس من أمتي.. خسارة الحسنات قبل خسارة الأموال
الإفلاس الحقيقي ليس خسارة المال، بل ضياع الأعمال الصالحة يوم القيامة بسبب سوء الخلق وظلم الآخرين. اقرأ التفسير النبوي لحديث "المفلس من أمتي" وتعرف على صور الإفل…
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What Should I Do if I Received Prize Money by Mistake?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In 2017, I entered a student essay and speech contest. Although only students from certain universities were eligible, …
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Is It Permissible to Buy a Home in a Complex With a Temple?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to buy an apartment in a complex that shares facilities with a temple? Answer In the name of Al…
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Can a Menstruating Woman Enter the Masjid for a Hifz Class?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Can a menstruating woman enter the masjid or touch the Quran for a hifz class? Answer In the name of Allah, the A…
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Can I Marry Someone Who Is in an Unlawful Relationship?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Should I conceal a sin I know of, and can I marry someone in an unlawful relationship? Answer In the name of Alla…
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How Do I Repent from a Sexual Sin Committed in My Youth?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question How do I repent from a sexual sin committed in my youth? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-…
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Tributes pour in for Maz Saleem following shock news of her death
Prominent activists and anti-racism groups have taken to social media to express their sadness following the passing of Maz Saleem, a beloved anti-racism activi…
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Why British Muslims must remain wary of Labour and Andy Burnham
Labour wants British Muslims to believe Andy Burnham marks a new beginning. But given Iraq, Gaza and years of broken trust, scepticism and demands for concrete …
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Is It Permissible to Have a Male Doctor Remove My Gallbladder?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am a female patient who needs to have my gallbladder removed. The only surgeon available at the hospital where I ha…
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Is It Permissible for Men to Read Women’s Online Forums?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Many women discuss topics like periods, body, hijab, and navigating Islam on online forums, believing no men are presen…
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Does Waswasa (OCD) Excuse a Person from Prayer in the Shafi’i School?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a person experiences waswas (obsessive thoughts) or OCD, does the Shafi’i School excuse them from prayer? Does thi…
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Is It Haram to Make AI Images or Advertise an AI Image Generator?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does the Shafi’i School say making AI images is haram? Is it also haram to advertise an AI tool that makes images? An…
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The Arithmetic Of Longing: On Loneliness, Desire, And Learning To Want Well
Loneliness wears its finest clothes on Saturday afternoons, and it gathers by the hundred in hotel ballrooms, drawing the accomplished and the ordinary, the cel…
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The Arithmetic Of Longing: On Loneliness, Desire, And Learning To Want Well
Loneliness wears its finest clothes on Saturday afternoons, and it gathers by the hundred in hotel ballrooms, drawing the accomplished and the ordinary, the cel…
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CAIR-NY Condemns Vandalism Targeting Queens Synagogues, Calls for Swift Investigation
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned …
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The content flywheel: how people find us
Builders ask us some version of this all the time, usually right after we say we don’t do countdown timers or fake scarcity: okay, so how does anyone actually f…
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تعليم الفلسفة تعليم للتفكير الفلسفي
هل يكفي أن تحفظ أسماء الفلاسفة وتستظهر مذاهبهم لتصبح متفلسفا؟ أم أن غزارة الإصدارات في عالمنا العربي لا تعدو كونها ركاما من الكلمات بلا مضمون؟ لماذا تحولت أقسام…
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صناع الهجرة المنسيون
كيف تحوّلت الهجرة النبوية إلى نموذجٍ ناجح لمنظومة عمل متكاملة؟ هذه قراءة في أدوار بعض الشخصيات الفاعلة —رجالاً ونساءً— التي أسهمت في إنجاح هذا الحدث العظيم وبنا…
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مشكلة العناد لدى الأبناء وكيفية الحل
مشكلة العناد لدى الأبناء مشكلة عويصة، اكتشف كيفية التعامل مع عناد طفلك وتحويله إلى قوة بناءة باستخدام أساليب نبوية وحديثة.مشكلة العناد لدى الأبناء وكيفية الحل م…
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Far Away [Part 20] – Among the Afghans
Amid the hospitality of the Afghans, Longwei tells a story, and Darius’s duel with Meilin ends with an unexpected trip to the Hakim’s wagon. Read Part 1 | Part …
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MCB Annual Election Results 2026
I, Mohammed Belayeth Hussain, the MCB’s Independent Election Commissioner for the 2026 Elections, am pleased to share the results of the elections. For the posi…
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US and Iran trade attacks as war threatens to spread across the region
For the seventh consecutive night, the US and Iran have exchanged attacks as the region is plunged back into chaos following the near-total collapse of negotiat…
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The not-so-secret Israeli strategy: this is the real Gaza plan
As the world speaks of Gaza’s reconstruction, Israel is entrenching its bloody occupation. As diplomacy promises withdrawal, the reality on the ground points to…
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BREAKING: CAIR Helps Obtain Restraining Order for Suspect After North Carolina Mosque Targeted by Threat
The North Carolina office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NC), a branch of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization…
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CAIR, Utah Muslim Civic League Welcome Utah Prosecutor’s Filing of Formal Felony Charges, Confirmation of Anti-Muslim Hate Motive in Stabbing Attack
The Utah Muslim Civic League and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today wel…
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CAIR Calls for Congress to Act After Reported U.S. Bombing of Civilian Infrastructure in Iran
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned reported attacks on civili…
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What Does Islam Teach About Understanding One’s Husband?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can you explain how men think, how male psychology works, and how a husband relates to his wife in marriage? Answer I…
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Iran war reignites, cringe overzealous England supporters and is Messi a ‘dedicated zionist’?
On this heated episode of Muslims Uncensored, Rob and Roshan argue over “cheating” Argentina at the World Cup, the row over who is the real GOAT – Messi or Ro…
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CAIR to Restart Daily Gaza War Crimes Report as Israel Resumes and Escalates Genocidal Slaughter
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said it plans to restart its daily G…
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What Are the Nullifiers of Islam According to Hanafis?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am seeking clarification regarding the nullifiers of Islam according to the Hanafi school. For comparison, the Hanba…
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Is a Quran Chip Treated Like a Physical Mushaf?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A silicon chip contains the entire Quran, engraved using nanotechnology at a scale invisible to the naked eye and onl…
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How Should I Respond When Non-Muslims Casually Say “Oh My God”?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When you hear or read non-Muslims say phrases with a religious meaning, such as the common “Oh my God!” said in surpri…
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What Are the Limits of Male-Female Interaction on Social Media?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question On social media, many men and women interact under religious posts or on live streams—a brother commenting on a sister…
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Is It Permissible to Attend a Christian Missionary College?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The logo of a Christian missionary college bears a cross (on the uniform and ID), and its priests are addressed as “fa…
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We Need Partners, Not Problems: MCB Calls for Honesty and Integrity in Engaging Faith Communities by New Prime Minister
Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The Muslim Council of Britain calls for renewed partnership with British Muslim communities as Andy Burnham is announced as th…
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How Are Disagreements Between Husband and Wife Resolved?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When a husband and wife differ—for example, he holds that she must cook and clean, and she does not consider it an obl…
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Is Our Zakat Fund for Abuse Survivors Properly Structured?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question We are setting up a Zakat fund to give direct financial help to eligible Muslim survivors of domestic abuse and modern…
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ICNA Mourns the Passing of Professor John L. Esposito
New York, NY (July 16, 2026) – The Islamic Circle of North America mourns the passing of Professor John L. Esposito, who died yesterday at the age of 86. Inna l…
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Is a Marriage Valid if the Bride’s Guardian Was Absent?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A woman’s brother, her guardian, had previously given general approval for her marriage. On the day of the nikah, the…
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Is it Permissible to Pray Without Renewing Wudu Despite Doubts?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I struggle with wudu during Salah, often fearing it will break. I have to repeat wudu over three times, which causes an…
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India: Leaked police document flags beards, itikaf and Arabic as ‘radicalisation indicators’
Police in the western Indian state of Gujarat have begun implementing a controversial anti-radicalisation programme, raising concerns among civil rights groups …
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Muslim Council of Britain Hosts Landmark Mental Health Summit & Annual General Meeting
The Muslim Council of Britain is hosting a groundbreaking National Mental Health Summit on Saturday 18th July alongside its Annual General Meeting at the Univer…
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Statement on 14 Year Old Boy Charged with Planning Terror Attacks on Two Mosques
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence after police discovered a plan to target two London mosques that was linked to extreme right-wing te…
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Muslims demand removal of Rochdale grooming gang leader from Accrington hostel
Muslims in Accrington were among those who called for the removal of convicted grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed from the town, after it emerged he had been hou…
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14-year-old boy charged over ‘extreme right-wing’ mosque terror plot
A 14-year-old boy from south London has been charged with offences linked to “extreme right-wing terrorism” after police uncovered an alleged plot to target two…
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من أمثال القرآن الكريم .. ﴿وَضَرَبَ اللَّهُ مَثَلًا لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا امْرَأَتَ فِرْعَوْنَ﴾
مقال يستعرض قصة آسية بنت مزاحم امرأة فرعون، كأعظم نموذج قرآني يجسد الثبات على الإيمان، وعقيدة الولاء والبراء، واختيار الآخرة.من أمثال القرآن الكريم .. ﴿وَضَرَبَ…
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Muslims shouldn’t fall for Andy Burnham’s posturing on Gaza
As Labour seeks to win back Muslim voters, Andy Burnham has struck a softer tone on Gaza. But warm words cannot erase years of complicity, and Muslims should be…
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This Muslim Hero Saved Families from a Fire then Went to Work Like Nothing Happened
A Muslim man helped save families from a house fire and didn’t stay around for a thank you. Ans Javid was on his way to deal with a family emergency in the earl…
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The Legacy Of Professor John Esposito: The Scholar Who Refused To Turn Islam Into An Enemy
There are scholars who interpret the world, scholars who flatter it, and scholars who quietly make it less cruel. John L. Esposito belonged emphatically to the …
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Is It Better to Make Long Dua or Pray Tahajjud in Last Third of the Night?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it better to make a lengthy supplication in the last third of the night, or to use that time for more Tahajjud and …
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What Is the Ruling on Wealth Earned Through Kufr or Shirk?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If an individual deliberately commits an act of kufr or shirk to earn money, with the intention of repenting afterward…
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Tahajjud: A Call to All Pajama Heroes
Discover the beauty and power of tahajjud, the voluntary night prayer. Learn its virtues, rewards, and practical steps to make this intimate act of worship part…
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Tahajjud: A Call to All Pajama Heroes
Discover the beauty and power of tahajjud, the voluntary night prayer. Learn its virtues, rewards, and practical steps to make this intimate act of worship part…
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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Birmingham Islamic school on final day of term
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of an Islamic school in Birmingham on the last day of the summer term, prompting a major police response and disrupting end-…
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At least 11 people killed in Bangladesh amid FIFA World Cup 2026
At least 11 people have died in Bangladesh in incidents connected to the FIFA World Cup 2026, as football-related violence, accidents and health emergencies con…
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New UK terror laws could see journalists and aid workers face up to 14 years in prison
The National Security (State Threats) Act, passed on July 8, is facing fierce criticism after dramatically expanding the definition of what constitutes a terror…
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Our Community Needs to Start Financing Its Own Future
Important notice: This article contains information about a financial investment opportunity. It is intended only for certified high net worth individuals, self…
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How to Refute Those Who Say the Quran Is a Book of Hate?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How to refute those who say the Quran is a book of hate? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merc…
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شهادة للتاريخ.. المرواني يحكي قصة “إسلام أون لاين” مع الأمير الوالد والشيخ القرضاوي
شهادة نادرة للدكتور حامد المرواني تكشف دور الأمير الوالد والشيخ القرضاوي رحمهما الله في تأسيس موقع إسلام اون لاين.شهادة للتاريخ.. المرواني يحكي قصة “إسلام أون ل…
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Is It Better For Muslims To Buy or Rent a Home?
The question of whether to buy or rent a home is probably the most heated debate in our community right now. You’ll find fierce advocates on both sides, on soci…
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Do I Need to Repeat Isha Prayers If Prayed Early?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question For years, my mosque held Isha prayers at a set time after Maghrib, before the twilight had fully disappeared. Now, a…
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Does Islam Teach That Women Rarely Enter Paradise?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have heard that women rarely enter Paradise, or that they are the majority of the people of Hell. Is this what Islam…
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Is My Qada’ Fast Valid If I Accidentally Broke It One Minute Early?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I made a qada‘ fast yesterday. For breaking fast, I always take the maghrib time from the latest of my nearby mosques, …
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Can I Follow the Hanafi View on Discharge Without Becoming Hanafi?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I follow the Shafi’i school but take a dispensation from the Hanafi school regarding discharge. Does this mean I must…
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Iran condemns UK designation of IRGC as ‘terror group’ as ‘unjustified’ and ‘irresponsible’
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the British government’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terror gro…
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How Do I Fulfill My Oath Not to Sell My Pokémon Cards?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I bought Pokémon cards to resell as an investment. Doubting whether they were lawful to sell, I swore, “Wallahi, I wi…
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What if I Forgetfully Fulfill a Condition of Divorce?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a man makes a conditional divorce (ta’liq al-talaq) and then forgetfully does the act he suspended the divorce upo…
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Does Impurity Transfer Through Damp Clothing?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the Shafi’i school, does impurity transfer if your clothes are damp? Sometimes my clothes feel damp, but my hand s…
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Is It Permissible for Spouses to Be Naked Together?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question It is permitted, though disliked according to some, for spouses to be completely naked during intimacy. What, then, i…
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Is It Permissible to Teach About LGBTQ Identity?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question As a Muslim academic in psychology, is it possible to teach a required course unit on LGBTQ identity and sexuality as…
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When Do Conversations Between Friends Become Idle Talk in Islam?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question When does spending time with friends become idle talk, as warned against in Islam? And how should I respond if friends…
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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for third consecutive night as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
The United States has carried out strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory attacks against US allies in the Gu…
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The Spectator accused of eight-year campaign to demonise Muslims
A damning new report has accused The Spectator magazine of waging a sustained campaign of anti-Muslim hostility, with the magazine’s former Political Editor Pet…
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Should Muslims Overpay Their Mortgage or Invest Instead? Here’s How to Decide
The debate over whether to overpay your mortgage or invest the money is one of the most common questions in personal finance, and everyone seems to have a stron…
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Thinking Long-Term: The Legacy of Yahiya Emerick
Quiet service and a long-term vision for upcoming generations were the hallmarks of a little-known yet important Islamic teacher in the United States who passed…
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Twelve arrested over alleged far-right terror plot targeting major Muslim gathering in Suffolk
Counter terrorism officers have arrested 12 people over an alleged extreme right-wing terror plot targeting one of Britain’s largest annual Muslim gatherings. P…
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An Inconvenient American in Syria: The Curious Case of Bilal Abdul-Kareem
Bilal Abdul Kareem has spent over a decade reporting in Syria. That Syria would be shed of fifty years of grasping control by a dictator’s family was unthinkabl…
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MCB Statement on Arrests Over Terror Threat to Islamic Event
We thank counter-terror police for their swift action in arresting twelve people over a terrorist threat to an Islamic event this weekend, the speed of their re…
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UK to ban Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
The British government has announced plans to outlaw Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), making it the first organisation designated under new nati…
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Blood Brothers #208: African Islamic empires, Pan-Africanism, and the Maliki madhab
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British African scholar, author and historian, Shaykh Mustafa Briggs. Top…
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How Do I Choose a Truly Halal Career?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do I choose and hold to a career that is truly halal? I want my work and my income to be pleasing to Allah, but I …
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Are Marriage and Provision Determined by Absolute or Conditional Decree?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If provision is preordained and an individual marries the spouse decreed for them, whether through lawful or unlawful …
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How Can I Find Peace and Companionship When I Feel Alone?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I keep my prayers, adhkar, and Quran, and have performed Umrah, yet I feel deeply burdened, anxious, and isolated at h…
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Is There a Contradiction in the Two Sahih Reports on Creation?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question One narration describes creation as occurring from Sunday to Friday, while a narration in Sahih Muslim from Abu Hurayr…
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How Do We Judge Identity, Gender, and Authenticity Online?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question With the reality of online anonymity—shared accounts, false identities, hacked profiles, and sometimes untrustworthy a…
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Does Calling Zakat the “Dirt of the People” Make It Impure or Demean the Poor?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I read that zakat is called the “impurities” (awsakh) of people’s wealth, in the hadith explaining why zakat is not la…
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Is It Permissible for a Man to Use a Watch With Gold in Its Internal Gears?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have come across different SeekersGuidance answers about gold in watches, and I am confused. Is it permissible for m…
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How Should I Treat a Parent Who Has Left Islam?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question One of my parents appears to have left Islam, or has become very lax about faith. Living in the West, how should I tre…
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Every step says ‘never again’: Srebrenica’s annual journey of remembrance
More than three decades after the Srebrenica genocide, families are still laying victims to rest. As thousands completed the annual Peace March, survivors and t…
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Far Away [Part 19] – An Apple For Belly
The caravan enjoys a brief sanctuary in Mazar, where Darius reflects on turning sixteen and watches Weili form an unexpected new friendship. Read Part 1 | Part …
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Does Being Called “a God” by Text Affect One’s Faith (Iman)?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone calls me a “god” in a text message or mentions something hypothetical like time travel, does this affect my…
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IN PICTURES: Thousands gather to mark 31st anniversary of Srebrenica massacre as 10 more victims buried
Thousands gathered in Srebrenica today to mark the 31st anniversary of the 1995 genocide, where ten newly identified victims were laid to rest. More than 8,372 …
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How the Bollywood movie Chauhaan packages state violence as entertainment
Judging by its trailer, the upcoming Bollywood movie Chauhaan looks set to turn the tragedy of Kashmir into another celebration of Indian state violence wrapped…
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MCB Delegation Visits Northern Ireland Following Racist and Islamophobic Violence
A delegation from the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), led by Deputy Secretary General Maswood Ahmed, has concluded a series of engagements in Northern Ireland …
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Blood Brothers #207: Revert struggles, anti-black racism and gender wars
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning CEO of Solace UK, Aliyah Umm Raiy…
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Good Speech and Sacred Trust: Lessons from Sultan Mehmed II and Shaykh Abu’l-Wafa
A reflection on spiritual counsel, political authority, and the ethics of justice. By Dr. Bekim Belica With love. The Key That Opens Hearts There is a quiet wis…
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Good Speech and Sacred Trust: Lessons from Sultan Mehmed II and Shaykh Abu’l-Wafa
A reflection on spiritual counsel, political authority, and the ethics of justice. By Dr. Bekim Belica With love. The Key That Opens Hearts There is a quiet wis…
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Hijab is not optional for Muslims, and we should stop pretending it is
Muslims should stop minimising the obligation of hijab or deflecting to other issues and instead accept sincere advice with humility, recognising that every com…
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IN PICTURES: Iran’s assassinated leader Ayatollah Khamenei buried in Mashhad
Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad, Iran, to attend the burial ceremony for the assassinated Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was murdered in a joint U.S…
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Bayt Al-Mal Revitalisation: A Transnational Framework for Islamic Economic Sovereignty
The authors identify a significant blind spot in modern Islamic economics, noting that contemporary Muslim jurists have historically ignored the concept of a un…
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UK grants new powers to crack down on ‘foreign state-backed groups’
The UK has passed new laws granting new powers to the Home Secretary to crack down on groups carrying out “hostile activity on behalf of foreign states”, which …
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Is It Permissible to Attend Judo or BJJ Classes With a Woman in the Group?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to attend judo or BJJ classes where there is a woman in the group, as long as I avoid sparring with h…
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Why Do the Corrupt Hold Power While the Righteous Are Constrained?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why does Allah withhold the means to do good from those who long for it, while those who spread corruption are given w…
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‘Muhammad’ remains top boys’ name in England and Wales for third consecutive year
“Muhammad” remains the undisputed most popular boys’ name in England and Wales, with several other Islamic names also appearing in the top 100 for both boys and…
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Is Selling Shirts with Anime-Inspired Designs Permissible?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am thinking about starting my own clothing brand that sells shirts with anime-inspired designs. However, I have hear…
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Islam and the Economic Challenge
In his exhaustive deconstruction of capitalism, Chapra exposes what he terms the limits of capitalism and the logical flaws inherent in its foundational archite…
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Birmingham mosque trustee stabbed by masked men as police appeal for witnesses
A Birmingham mosque trustee in his late 60s has been stabbed in a late-night attack in Alum Rock, prompting a police investigation. The victim, Abdul Ghafoor, 6…
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Muslims in Leyton left ‘deeply shaken’ after suspected hate crime attack outside mosque
A 42-year-old white man has been arrested after a Muslim worshipper was allegedly assaulted outside a mosque in Leyton, East London, in what police are investig…
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Was Egypt robbed of a World Cup win? And the Lily Jay AI manipulation scandal
On this must-watch episode of Muslims Uncensored, the 5Pillars duo react to the outrage over the Egyptian football team being “cheated” out of a World Cup win a…
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Man jailed over neo-Nazi terror plot to target mosque and Sadiq Khan
A white neo-Nazi who began consuming extremist material at the age of 14 has been jailed for plotting a terrorist attack that included plans to target a mosque …
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Statement on Noor Ul Islam Mosque Racially Motivated Attack
The Muslim Council of Britain is appalled by the racially aggravated assault that took place outside Noor Ul Islam Mosque in Leyton, East London, last night. Me…
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Muslim influencer Lily Jay insists she’s doing genuine aid work but will improve transparency
Australian Muslim influencer Lily Jay has issued her first public statement since an ABC News Verify investigation insinuated she was using Artificial Intellige…
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Can a Shafi’i recite the Hanafi Tashahhud?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Can a Shafi’i recite the Hanafi tashahhud, and are all variations of the tashahhud allowed? Furthermore, I want to pr…
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What Is the Ruling on Intercession and Visiting Graves?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Where is the fine line between intercession (tawassul) and idolatry (shirk), especially when visiting graves (ziyara) …
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Is It Permissible to Play Games Like God of War?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to play video games such as God of War, Genshin Impact, or Skyrim? Answer In the Name of Allah, the …
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Can I Promote My Own Services Before a Competitor’s?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to offer my own service to a customer first, rather than directing them to more experienced provider…
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Key Highlights of the World Health Statistics Report 2026
The 2026 edition consists of three chapters: Chapter 1 reviews the status of the health-related indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), covering…
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Can We Take Fiqh from Scholars Outside the Four Schools (Madhhabs)?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can we take our fiqh from scholars who do not follow one of the four schools — whether contemporary figures who stand …
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Does Oral Sex during a Ramadan Fast Require an Expiation (Kaffara)?
Answered by Shaykh Isrhaad Sedick Question My friend engaged in unlawful sexual activity during Ramadan, but there was no intercourse. The act was oral, and she…
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Can I Spend My Caregiver Wages on My Children?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband arranged for me to be a paid caregiver for our disabled children through a government program. I do most o…
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Is It Permissible to Work on Upwork While Ignoring Its Policies?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question People recommend earning money on Upwork, but its policies are strict: you may not communicate with clients outside t…
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How Do I Wash Madhy from Trousers without Spreading It?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I tried to wash traces of madhi from my trousers, but the soapy water touched other parts of the trousers, the toilet…
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What Is the Ruling on Watching Cartoons?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What evidence from the Quran and the Sunna shows that watching permissible cartoons is not only for children and is p…
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Conscience as Sensor
A sensor is a device that detects changes in its environment and sends information about those changes to another device or system. A sensor is like a sense org…
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Discover Yourself Workshop A Journey from the Self to Allah
In today’s fast-paced world, many people possess knowledge but lack inner clarity. We often know about Islam but struggle to live Islam. Stress, confusion, anxi…
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Karbala: A Test of the Heart
Ashura has always been a day of fasting for me, seeking Allah’s forgiveness and blessings. This year, however, it became a day of deep reflection. Ashura remind…
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Iqbal’s Poetry: Scientific Insights and Remarkable Predictions
Introduction Poet-philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877–1938) was one of the most influential Muslim thinkers of the modern era. He sought to harmonize spirit…
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Beyond Information: Why Every Madrasa Student Needs Discover Yourself (DYS)
From Preserving Knowledge to Cultivating Wisdom in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The Muslim world stands at a historic turning point. For centuries, the pr…
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Twelve SECRET Keys to Unlock The Quran!
1. The Qur’an Is Not Merely a Book – It Is an Instrument • The Qur’an is a tool for connecting with Allah. • It is designed to “deliver” knowledge, wisdom, and …
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From Deen to Mazhab? Rethinking the Muslim Condition
There is an uncomfortable truth we need to face: for many of us today, Islam is no longer lived as a Deen (a complete way of life) it has been reduced to a Mazh…
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From Knowledge to Wisdom: Why Europe Advanced and the Muslim World Stagnated
For centuries, the Muslim world was the beacon of human civilization. While much of Europe was passing through its Dark Ages, Muslim cities such as Baghdad, Cor…
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From Poverty of Mind to Richness of Vision
Real Transformation Begins Within Many people assume that poverty is simply a lack of money. Yet the deeper poverty is often a lack of vision, purpose and belie…
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Knowledge from the Islamic Perspective: From Information to Transformation
In the modern age, information is available in abundance. With a few clicks, we can access thousands of books, lectures, and articles on Islam. Yet despite this…
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Light from the Past: A Qur’anic Reflection on Time and Guidance
The Verse, Surah Al-An’ām (6:97) “And He is the One who made the stars for you, so that you may be guided by them through the darkness of land and sea. We have …
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UK Jewish charity funds school in heart of illegal Israeli settlement
A British Jewish charity based in North London has given nearly £200,000 to a religious school in the heart of one of the most extreme illegal Israeli settlemen…
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Does Being Called “a God” by Text and Other Such Things Affect One’s Faith (Iman)?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If someone calls me a “god” in a text message or mentions something hypothetical like time travel, does this affect my…
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Muslim teacher banned over classroom comments on Ukraine and LGBT issues
A Muslim teacher has been banned from teaching in England after a professional conduct panel found he made discriminatory and inappropriate comments to pupils a…
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“Let the Palestinian People Live” – Egypt’s Coach Uses World Cup Stage to Make Powerful Plea for Palestine
Ahead of Egypt's last-16 match against Argentina, a Turkish journalist asked Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan if he planned to raise the Palestinian flag again af…
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Remembering Dr. Umer Chapra
Dr. Umer Chapra was born on February 1, 1933, in Bombay, British India. Chapra’s family moved to Karachi following the 1947 partition. Despite early financial h…
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IN PICTURES: Millions attend funeral procession for Iran’s former Supreme Leader
Millions of people have gathered in the streets of Tehran, Iran, to attend the farewell ceremony for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed i…
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Australian Muslim influencer Lily Jay faces scrutiny over AI-generated charity videos
An Australian Muslim influencer with millions of followers online is facing serious questions over her charity work after an investigation found signs of AI-gen…
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Can I Privately Use an AI-Generated Version of Someone’s Voice?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to use an AI-cloned voice of a well-known commentator privately among friends — disclosed as AI, not…
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Can a Muslim Serve in an Army That May Fight Muslims?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A New Zealand Muslim (Hanafi) is entering the army. He is uncertain whether he may be deployed to a Muslim country and…
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Am I a Disbeliever for Laughing at Jokes About the Religion, and Was Retaking My Shahada Enough?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I sometimes laughed at jokes that touched on sins or religious matters, and I fear this took me out of Islam. I retook…
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Is My Income Halal Working for a Water Park in a Non-Muslim Country?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a Muslim working in a non-Muslim country as a structural technologist for a water park company, preparing structur…
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Do the Virtues of Sura al-Baqara Apply if Recited Over Several Days?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If Surat al-Baqara is recited in portions over three days rather than in one sitting, does one still attain its report…
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Is Saying “My Money Is for So-and-So” a Binding Admission (Iqrar)?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does iqrar (acknowledgment) occur by a person saying that his money is “for so-and-so”? (Hanafi) Answer In the Name of…
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Is It Disbelief to Repeat Song Lyrics Heedlessly for Entertainment?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A man repeats some crude song lyrics heedlessly, purely for entertainment, without attending to their meaning, then fe…
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Can Seeking Forgiveness From Those Harmed Be Waived If It Inflicts Greater Harm?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Years ago, while unmarried, I had an unlawful relationship with a married woman. Her husband discovered it, leading to…
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Can a Husband Prevent His Wife From Performing Voluntary Prayers and Fasts?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Please explain Sunan Abi Dawud 2459 — is it authentic? And if a husband may restrict his wife’s voluntary worship, is …
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Why Muslims Will Suffer Most When The AI Bubble Bursts
In the late 90s, everyone was piling into internet companies. The stock market was booming, and it felt like free money. Then in 2000, it imploded. Companies wo…
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Should I Leave My Husband Because of His Porn Addiction?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was shocked to find my husband, married for two years, watching porn. He’s struggled with it for years, feeling guilt…
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Is My Iman Valid If I Own Non-Compliant Shares?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a person owns shares in a company engaged in shirk or kufr activities and sincerely takes the Shahada, is his faith…
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Can a Husband and Wife Agree for the Wife to Lead the Household?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can a husband and wife agree together that the wife is the head of the household, rather than the husband? If not, wou…
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Moral Reflections on Economics, Vol 6, Issue 7
July 2026 issue (Vol 6, Issue 7) of Moral Reflections on Economics features • “Remembering Dr. Umer Chapra” by Dr. Salman Ahmed Shaikh. • "Conscience: A Sensor"…
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How Do I Heal the Gap Between Longing for Friendship and My Past?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Throughout my childhood and teens, I longed for outgoing friendships but could not pursue them because of a social dev…
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Undecided Nation: How A Mosque In Kamagasaki Fills Japan’s Immigration Gap – A Photo Story
A Photo Essay by Tomohiro Oshima Japan has never declared itself a country of immigration. Through successive revisions of its immigration laws, the governmen…
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Must One Cover the Nakedness (Awra) While Reciting the Shahada or Daily Remembrances?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I often suffer from waswasa about kufr and shirk, and I recite the Shahada for reassurance. If alone, must I cover my a…
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Is Marriage an Absolute Obligation for Every Muslim?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a 32-year-old woman. I was forced into a nikah that ended in divorce after 1.5 years, which broke my trust. It too…
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Is Saying “My Prayer Won’t Be Accepted Unless I Do This” a Binding Vow?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A person says her prayer “will not be accepted” unless she first removes oil through which magic may have been worked,…
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Is the Funeral Prayer Offered for a Non-Muslim? And Is One Excused for Understanding That from Quran 9:84?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Someone has claimed that the funeral prayer could even be obligatory for non-Muslims, using Quran 9:84 as evidence, an…
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Does a Serious Past Sin Prevent You From Marriage and Family?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In my past, I committed a serious wrong that was never brought to light or punished. I have since repented. Does this …
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Iran begins mourning ceremony for assassinated Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Millions of mourners expected to flood the streets of Tehran as heads of state, foreign dignitaries and high-ranking delegations from across the globe arrived t…
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MCB Complaint to Ofcom on Misrepresentation of British Muslims in film Citizen Vigilante
The Muslim Council of Britain has written to Ofcom asking why it has failed to take regulatory action against X for posting the film “Citizen Vigilante.” The mo…
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A Nation at 250: Gratitude, Reflection, and Renewal
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its independence, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) joins fellow Americans in celebrating th…
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1,000 days of Israel’s genocide: Gaza children get killed, orphaned and starved
As the Gaza Strip marks 1,000 days since Israel began its genocidal war on the enclave, Palestinian children continue to face a reality shaped by killing, hunge…
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Trusting Allah: Lessons from Hudaybiyyah
When life doesn’t go as planned, the lessons of Hudaybiyyah remind us to trust the wisdom of Allah, Al-Ḥakīm. Allah Is Al-Ḥakīm As human beings, one of the grea…
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Trusting Allah: Lessons from Hudaybiyyah
When life doesn’t go as planned, the lessons of Hudaybiyyah remind us to trust the wisdom of Allah, Al-Ḥakīm. Allah Is Al-Ḥakīm As human beings, one of the grea…
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Israel’s parliament advances Bill to restrict the Adhan on mosque loudspeakers
In the latest attack on Islam in the Holy Land, Israeli lawmakers are advancing legislation that would impose new restrictions on the use of loudspeakers for th…
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“Anti-Muslim” film Citizen Vigilante and growing need for Muslim self-defence training
On Muslims Uncensored this week, Roshan and Robert warn against the vile new far-right propaganda film Citizen Vigilante, which has been condemned by many for “…
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Iranian ‘anti-Islam activist’ did not care if children died in Dublin mosque attack, court hears
An Iranian man who expresses support for the deposed Shah Reza Pahlavi accused of carrying out an alleged arson attack on a Dublin mosque has been refused bail …
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What Do I Do If I Bleed on the 15th Day of Purity?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My period started early on the 14th day of tuhr, causing confusion and stress. The bleeding is heavy, dark red, and thi…
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How Should I Perform Istinja if I Keep Doubting Whether Urine Has Spread?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question After performing istinja, what is the Hanafi way to dry the private area without worrying about urine spreading? I wash…
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Citizen Vigilante is a manifesto for anti-Muslim violence
Amplified by Elon Musk, Citizen Vigilante is less an action thriller than a cinematic manifesto and call for violence against Muslims and migrants, writes Rosha…
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How Do We Correctly Manage an Adopted Child With Non-Mahram Boundaries?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My wife and I, Sunni Hanafi, in our forties, are researching kafala. The child will soon reach the age of discernment. …
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Muslim Hero Saves Drowning Woman in Spain
A Moroccan Muslim man is being praised for his courage after risking his own life to save a woman from drowning in a river in Spain. The post Muslim Hero Saves …
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Islamophobic attacks hit Dublin as mosque firebombed and Muslim men assaulted in park
A string of Islamophobic attacks has hit Dublin, Ireland, after a prayer hall was targeted in a suspected arson attack and three Muslims were attacked on video …
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Is a Deposit-Based Lease Permissible When Facing Urgent Housing Necessity?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am a Muslim in Chennai. I need to move urgently due to my autistic son’s needs and severe housing discrimination (48…
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How Does the Prophet’s Love for A’isha Accord with Justice between Wives?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) openly named A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) as the most beloved t…
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MP Briefing on Islamophobic and Anti-Muslim Hate Incidents Across UK in June 2026
For the past few months and years, anti-Muslim sentiment in the UK has been skyrocketing and manifesting itself in increasing pre-meditated violence targeting o…
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MCB Statement on Dublin Madinah Prayer Hall Arson Attack
“Another day, another arson attack on a mosque whilst worshippers are inside, this time in central Dublin, Republic of Ireland at the Al Madinah Prayer Hall. We…
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Is It Lawful to Work for a Defense-Linked Aircraft Company?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I worked as an intern at an aircraft company that mostly built firefighting planes, but it also sold planes for milit…
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Is It Permissible to Ask Why Allah Created Me This Way?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible in Islam to question Allah by saying that a person should not have been created with social and dev…
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Can One Wear a Small Mini-Camera Around the Neck?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question May a man wear a small functional mini-camera on a chain or lanyard around the neck, given that it resembles a necklace…
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Is Disclosure of Hearing Impairment and Vitiligo Necessary in Marriage?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m 23 with hearing impairment and vitiligo. Should I disclose these to my partner before marriage, according to Hanafi…
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Can a Hanafi Woman Living Alone Keep a Guard Dog?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m a single woman abroad, dealing with anxiety and loneliness, taking antidepressants. I want a protective dog, but av…
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Can a Muslim serve as a Crown prosecutor in Canada?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question May a Muslim work as a Crown prosecutor in Canada, given limited freedom to choose cases, the prosecution of some offe…
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How Do I Return to Islam After Leaving and Praying to Other Deities?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question After a religious trauma, I left Islam, briefly took up another faith, and prayed to other deities — how do I repent a…
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Am I Sinning for Wearing an Amulet Under Parental Pressure?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Two young women write with the same trial: their parents compel them to wear an amulet (taweez) and to use water over …
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Am I Still Muslim If I Struggle with Islamic Rulings?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I obey Allah out of fear of Hell, not out of love. Sometimes, I find some rulings difficult, even though I follow them…
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How Can I Avoid Gossip Without Upsetting My Mother?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question My mother loves gossip and stubbornly continues despite me asking her many times not to. I try not to listen and redire…
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The Work Behind the Work: Introducing Bayyinah Works
Most of what it takes to build a Muslim organization never reaches the people it serves. You see the finished course, the published app or the campaign that lan…
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From The Chaplain’s Desk – Custody Of The Eyes: Lowering The Gaze In A Hyper-Visual World
One of the greatest challenges facing Muslim students today is not a new challenge. It is an ancient struggle that has existed since the beginning of humanity. …
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The dangerous rise of ‘Post-Muslim’ identity
Islamic scholar Islam Uddin argues that the growing trend among Muslim modernists to reject the divinely ordained names “Muslim” and “Islam” is weakening Islami…
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Malaysia tops global Muslim travel rankings as halal tourism booms
Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s best destination for Muslim travellers amid a thriving global halal travel market driven by a young, digitally…
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Is My Prayer Valid If My Gaze Drifts and Intrusive Images Come?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is my prayer valid if my eyes were fixed forward instead of on the place of prostration? And is it valid if images of …
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Can I Rely on ChatGPT for Islamic Guidance?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to turn to ChatGPT for guidance on Islamic matters? I often ask it, but I have doubts about whether …
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Two Muslim Lads Helped Save an Elderly Couple from a House Fire
Two young men have been praised after helping an elderly couple and another family member escape from a house fire in Leeds. According to local reports, 22-year…
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Rules Of Islamic Inheritance: Dispensing One’s Final Act Of Justice In This Life
Disclaimer This article is not intended to be a detailed examination of the complex Islamic rules of inheritance – such a task is beyond the scope of any one ar…
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What Is the Islamic View about the Belief System of Arianism?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A few years ago, I read a book called “100 Great People of Islam That Changed The Course of History” by Jihad al-Turb…
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Is My Income from a Workers’ Compensation Board Lawful?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I work as an accounts representative for a workers’ compensation board, which provides insurance for workplace injuri…
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Did a Divorce Occur When Words Were Said in a Fight Without Intention?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I get divorced if my husband said ‘I divorce you’ twice during a fight without real intent? He says he only said it…
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Is Saying Ya Allah, I Will Not Do This Again, a Promise or An Oath?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A few months ago, when repenting from a sin, I think I said to Allah ‘Ya Allah, I will not do this again’. However, I d…
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How Do I Distribute the Expiation (Kaffara) for Broken Oaths by Feeding the Poor?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In the past, I made oaths in which I set my own penalty, like saying, “if I do such and such, I will give away two hu…
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Is Playing Dream11 Fantasy Sports for Money Lawful?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I play Dream11, an online fantasy sports game where I pick a team of real players and sometimes win money, and someti…
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NHS doctor files High Court challenge against ‘Israel lobby’ antisemitism definition
An NHS doctor has filed a judicial review at the High Court challenging the way the Israel lobby’s International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definitio…
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Poll: 92% of Israelis believe Iran won the war
A new survey conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found more than nine in ten Israelis believe that Tehran emerged as the winner of the conflict.…
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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz jailed for 3.5 years after assaulting female police officers at Manchester Airport
A man has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for assaulting two female police officers at Manchester Airport, punching one in the face and break…
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As Temperatures Soared, Mosques Across the UK Did Something Beautiful
As temperatures climbed across the UK this week, a familiar sight began appearing outside mosques. Tables lined with ice-cold bottles of water were set up on pa…
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What We Keep From These Days
A letter from Shaykh Faraz Rabbani As a new Hijri year begins, it is worth asking ourselves: What will we carry with us from these blessed days? The days of Muh…
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Young Muslims from Bradford hailed as heroes for rescuing elderly couple and child from fire
Two young Muslim men from Bradford have been hailed as heroes after they risked their lives to help an elderly couple and their grandchild escape a house fire i…
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Ashura: A Stick in the Oppressor’s Wheel
Painting by Safia Latif Our Prophet ﷺ never gave up on fasting on Ashura, which is the 10th day of Muharram (Sunan al-Nasa’i, 2416). The Quraysh used to fast on…
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Am I Sinning by Living with My Parents in My Late 20s After Medical School?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I want to ask if living with parents in one’s late 20s is unmanly for a Muslim. I recently graduated from medical schoo…
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What Does It Mean to Say That Allah Is “All-Free”?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is meant by the statement that Allah is “All-Free,” indicating that He is free of all need and bears no resemblan…
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How Should a Muslim Who Eats Only Hand-Slaughtered Meat Relate to Those Who Accept Machine-Slaughtered Meat?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on machine-slaughtered meat, and how should someone who personally follows hand-slaughtered meat rel…
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Is a Senior Data Analytics Role at a Buy Now, Pay Later Company Permissible?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I have been offered a position as Head of Data Analytics at a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company. The company provides …
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Are Mixed-Server Online Games Like Arsenal and Piggy Considered Free-Mixing?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I play Roblox games — Arsenal, a team shooting game, and Piggy, where you escape a map. The servers are mixed, but I d…
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Can I Ask for Something Specific and Pray Istikhara Together?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I have read that in istikhara one should set aside one’s own inclination. Yet in supplication (du’a) and the night pra…
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What Makes an Image “Complete” in the Hanafi School?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In the Hanafi school, what is the criterion for a “complete” image? Is a side profile showing one eye and half the fac…
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Is Istighatha—Seeking Help Through a Prophet or a Righteous Believer—Shirk?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is istighatha—seeking help through a Prophet or a righteous saint (wali)—shirk? May one ask a wali for a child, a cure…
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How Do I Deal with a Stressful Home Environment?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question At home, there is constant fighting, scolding, and lost respect; opportunities feel destroyed; and a heavy depression …
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Does the Nasheed “Tajdar-e-Haram” Contain Shirk, and Must a Listener Repent?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the nasheed “Tajdar-e-Haram” contain shirk — especially the line “Irham lana” (have mercy on us), which seems add…
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Does the Hadith of the Angels at Sunrise and Sunset Support a Flat Earth?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A report in Musnad Ahmad states that two angels descend on either side of the sun at sunset and again at sunrise, call…
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How Can I Balance Modesty and Seeking Marriage?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question For many years, I have tried to lower my gaze strictly and literally. Now, at 41 and unmarried, I find normal eye cont…
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How Is Blood-Money and Retaliation Determined for an Enslaved Person?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Historically, was a free person executed for killing an enslaved person? Was the blood-money for an enslaved person th…
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How Do I Renew My Commitment to Islam?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I keep falling into the same sins; my mind wanders during prayer; I struggle to pray Fajr and Isha on time; I battle s…
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How Do I Renew My Commitment to Islam?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I keep falling into the same sins; my mind wanders during prayer; I struggle to pray Fajr and Isha on time; I battle s…
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Is the Prayer Invalid If One Performs an Unnecessary Forgetfulness Prostration?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question After al-Fatiha, I forgot to say “Ameen.” I said it once I had gone into bowing (ruku) when I remembered, and then per…
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Is It Sinful to Follow a Minority Opinion Without Necessity?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is following a minority opinion without necessity unlawful? I have seen claims online—that self-stimulation (istimna) …
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Is It Permissible to Pay for Part of a Gift That Contains Alcohol?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A classmate organized a group gift for a former teacher, and I am expected to pay my share. Most of it is lawful—toys …
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Is Exposing the Forearms to Avoid Loose Sleeves Permissible?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question As a future doctor working with unrelated men, may I routinely wear sleeves past the elbow but short of the wrist, wit…
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Is the Ashʿari-Maturidi Creed Rooted in the Prophetic Tradition?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Some who call themselves Salafis say that the Ash‘ari and Maturidi creed is an innovation (bid‘a), and that positions …
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On Infertility And Not Having A Child: A Letter To Couples Going Through The Silent Struggle
Dear Struggling and Distressed Muslim, This letter was meant for you. Yes, you specifically. The one who has been struggling and not understanding why it’s not …
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Is an Hourly-Rate Freelance Contract Valid Without Specifying the Required Quality?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is hiring a freelance writer for one hour to write a product caption valid? Is the contract valid when the quality sta…
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Is it Permissible to Sell Gaming Consoles?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to sell gaming consoles, considering what the main purpose of these consoles is? Answer In the Name o…
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Does the Incorrect Assumption (I’tiqad) Impact the Tawaf?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question On the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, a pilgrim may have made the intention for his farewell tawaf when it should have been taw…
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What is the Ruling on a Partner Under-Reporting Income?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on a partner under-reporting income to save around £700 annually in taxes? The partner owns 20%, the…
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Is SpaceX Halal or Haram to Invest In? A Muslim Investor’s Guide
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket company, has just been listed on the stock market for the first time and has already become one of the most valuable companies in the…
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Is Sparring with Headgear Permissible as Part of Self-Defense?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I saw that hitting the face is not allowed when boxing. If a person is wearing a head guard that covers the face, can t…
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What is the Ruling of Catch-and-Release Fishing if it is Done to Sharpen Skills, not for Fun or Sports?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m 18, in the summer after high school, before college. I went fishing today with friends for fun and to learn a skill…
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How Do I Pay the Penalty (Fidya) for Fasts I Delayed for Years?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In 2021, I missed 30 fasts due to an illness that lasted 8 to 10 months. I forgot about them and only made them up in…
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What Does It Mean for a Matter to Be Known in the Religion by Necessity?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question To what extent does the concept of “known in the religion by necessity” (al-malum min al-din bi’l-darura) apply? Does …
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Is It Permissible to Fly or Wear a National Flag That Bears a Cross, Such as the English or Australian Flag?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to fly the flag of, or wear clothing carrying the flag of, a country whose flag contains a cross, s…
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This Muslim Railway Worker Has Saved 34 Lives
A Muslim Transport for London worker has helped prevent at least 34 people from taking their own lives by offering something many people in crisis desperately n…
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Is Rational Inquiry (Nazar) Obligatory, and Is the Faith of the Simple Believer Sound?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am unsettled by Imam Juwayni’s statement that whoever dies, after enough time for rational inquiry (nazar) has passe…
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Am I Sinful for Speaking Near Someone Praying, Knowing It Might Distract Him?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I was speaking to someone about a matter I knew a nearby person, who was praying, was interested in, and I was aware i…
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Is Visiting Historical Sites in and around Madina Permissible?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to visit historical sites in and around Madina beyond Quba and Baqi — such as Qiblatayn, Khandaq, Bad…
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Does the “No Harm” Principle Contradict the Marriage-Maturity Rulings?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A foundational maxim of Sacred Law is the principle of “no harm” (la darar). However, the minimum requirement for marr…
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Is Allah Displeased With Me for Showing Irritation to My Mother?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question While I was studying, my mother asked me to serve dessert to guests, and I showed irritation; she became upset, said I…
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What Does Islam Teach About the Dignity and Strength of Women and Why Does It Seem Centred on Men?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Why does the most perfect religion seem to fail to comfort women and to be centered on men, appearing to disregard a w…
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Is It Sinful to Believe Women Can Be as Intelligent as Men?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Am I sinful for believing women can be as intelligent or more reasonable than men? Answer In the Name of Allah, t…
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Is a Nikah Still Valid If the Wife Accepted Islam Outwardly and Later Left the Faith?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is a nikah valid if the wife said the shahada without belief and later left Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, t…
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How Does Islam View Buddha and the Four Noble Truths?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is Buddha a prophet of Allah? And how should a Muslim view the Buddhist Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path—their…
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Is a Vacuum a Body (Jism) and Can a Space Be Free of All Substance?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question In theology, is a vacuum a kind of body (jism)? And can a space exist that is entirely free of substances and accident…
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Did Islam Spread Through Conquest?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Were the early conquests an “invasion”? Did the Companions weigh peaceful means, and does Islam value a non-Muslim’s l…
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The Woman Who Corrected Umar: Mahr, Tafseer, and Advocacy
This Qurayshi woman remains anonymous, but her story features most prominently in the Qur’anic exegetical literature in connection to the 20th ayah from Surah A…
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Must You Inform a Potential Husband of a Previous Unconsummated Marriage?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I had a nikah that ended before consummation. Must I tell a new suitor who values being the first man in a woman’s li…
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Should One Support a Marriage to a Man Who Is Not Financially Responsible?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it wrong to support a marriage when the man is not financially responsible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the M…
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Is It Permissible to Invest in Companies That Carry Interest-Based Debt?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question What is the ruling on buying stocks based on companies that produce net positive value creation but carry interest-ba…
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How Can I Finance College the Halal Way?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I am a senior undergraduate student pursuing my degree in Kansas. I am trying my best to avoid riba and student loans…
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Juneteenth: A Muslim Commitment to Justice and Liberation
Dear Brothers and Sisters,Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,As we mark Juneteenth, June 19th, as a federal holiday in the United States, it is impor…
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How to Present the Prophetic Character to Non-Muslims?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What authentic examples from the Prophet’s life show his perfection in character, mercy, and conduct, and how can the…
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Does Telling One’s Wife “You May Leave” Count as Granting Her Divorce Rights?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I pray in a restroom if my job does not allow me to pray elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Mer…
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Is It Permissible to Pray in a Restroom When No Other Space Is Available at Work?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I pray in a restroom if my job does not allow me to pray elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Mer…
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How Can I Heal and Move Forward if My Religious Upbringing Has Damaged My Faith?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Being withdrawn from school for religious studies harmed my faith and education — how can I heal and move forward Isl…
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Is It Permissible to Join Non-Muslim Holiday Charity Drives?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to join non-Muslim holiday charity drives, wear culturally associated items, or participate in …
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Does Breaking an Oath Repeatedly Require Multiple Kaffaras?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a vow is broken before paying expiation (kaffara), is it still binding, and must it be fulfilled until paid? If dela…
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What Should a Dependent Mother and Her Daughters Do in a Physically Volatile Domestic Environment?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How can two sisters and their mother safely navigate an abusive situation with a male family member who has escalated …
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Are Passive Online Listings That Automatically Complete Sales During Friday Prayer (Jumu‘a) Considered Sinful?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A seller maintains passive online listings that automatically complete transactions when a buyer makes a purchase. He …
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Does Raising the Hands at Each Rak’a Invalidate the Prayer?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A worshipper raises his hands at the start of each rak’a. Does this invalidate his prayer, or the prayer of the person…
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How Can I Help My Child Learn to Make Close Friends?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In Islam, are parents required to explain to a child that: (1) nobody except God can fully know what is in his mind; (2…
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Who Becomes a Mahram Through Breastfeeding?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman breastfeeds a girl and a boy within 2 lunar years, they become mahram to each other and to the milk mother. …
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Hero Mohamed Saved a Girl Who Fell from a Window
A hero named Mohamed saved a girl who fell from a window in East London. The post Hero Mohamed Saved a Girl Who Fell from a Window first appeared on ilmfeed. Th…
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Is It Correct to Follow Local Scholars While Using SeekersGuidance for Clarification?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Scholars in my region differ from SeekersGuidance on some fiqh issues. I usually follow my local scholars but refer t…
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Does Moisture Around the Anus Affect Wudu and Prayer?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does moisture around the anus after istinja that moves slightly in and out due to pelvic muscle movement invalidate w…
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How Should a Revert Handle Family Opposition to Islam?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I am a Muslim revert for the past 18 years. I have been married to my Muslim husband for 20 years. My mother has never …
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What is the Ruling of Marrying Someone Who Wants to Become a Professional Boxer?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am considering marrying someone who wants to become a professional boxer. What is the ruling on earning income from p…
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Does a Wife Have the Right to Earn Wealth?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If a husband only provides the basic needs of his wife and prevents her from working, does she still have the right to…
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Is It Permissible for a Divorced Woman to Work?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is It Right for Women to Work for Financial Independence After Divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Mer…
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Is It Permissible to Hold Money for a Relative Whose Income Is Mixed?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to hold money for a relative whose income is mixed between lawful and unlawful sources? Answer …
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How Can Creation Be Perfect if Illness and Disabilities Exist?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should the verse in Surat al-Mulk about there being no flaw in creation be understood in light of disabilitie…
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How Can One Help a Non-Mahram Woman in Distress While Remaining Within Islamic Boundaries?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can one help a non-mahram woman in distress while remaining within Islamic boundaries? Answer In the Name of …
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How Is a Hadith Reconciled With Wording Not Found in the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A hadith cites Quranic wording that does not match the mushaf. How is this reconciled with the Quran’s preservation? A…
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Are My Past Fajr Prayers Valid if the Sun Rose While I Had Istihada?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have istihada. Sometimes the sun rose while I was still praying Fajr, and I did not know whether my wudu remained v…
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Hero Muslim Teacher Stabbed Whilst Protecting Students
Hero Muslim teacher stabbed whilst saving students in Manchester. The post Hero Muslim Teacher Stabbed Whilst Protecting Students first appeared on ilmfeed. The…
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Can I Use Pull-Ups for Anxiety Relief if Arousal Occurs?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am an autistic Muslim woman with urge incontinence and OCD. Sometimes I use pull-ups on purpose to help calm myself…
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Is It Permissible to Work for the UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO, and OECD?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Given the theories circulating about international organizations being embedded in systems tied to the negative power…
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Is It Permissible to Pursue a Career in Writing Stories or Films in a Way That Pleases Allah?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to pursue a career in writing stories or films in a manner that pleases Allah? Answer In the Na…
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Is the Hadith About Not Initiating Greetings With Non-Muslims Context-Specific?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is the hadith about not initiating greetings with non-Muslims context-specific, or is it generally applicable? An…
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Are Items Associated with Other Religions or Cultures Permissible to Buy or Sell?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on buying, selling, keeping, or making items associated with non-Islamic religious practices o…
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Is It Permissible To Engage with Fictional Media Containing Imagery or False Beliefs?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to engage with fictional media that contains human imagery or false beliefs, without accepting …
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Can I Consume the Liquid Inside a Soft Gel Capsule?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have soft gel supplements with a gelatin outer shell and halal inner liquid. I cut the supplement to drink only the l…
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What Are My Obligations if Work Makes Me Miss Jumu‘a?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a plumber in Ontario working from 12 pm to 8 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, following Shafi fiqh. I quickly pray Zuhr an…
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What Are the Prayer Rulings for a Woman Unable to Dress or Wash Herself?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman is not able to wash herself, dress herself, or put on a hijab by herself due to a disability, how is the per…
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How Can I Overcome Waswasa Regarding Wudu and Salah?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I suffer from waswas, doubting whether I recited Surah Fatiha fully or performed ruku. I see brown marks on the tissue …
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What Does Islam Teach About Slavery and Enslaved Women?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do the classical rulings (a child’s status following the slave mother; a master marrying off an enslaved woman without…
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ICNA Welcomes Congressional Letter Condemning Anti-Muslim Caucus
New York, NY (6/9/2026) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) today welcomed the bicameral letter signed by 119 Democratic Members of Congress, led by Re…
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When Does a Lingering Smell Affect Purity After Intimacy?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m a new Muslim. My wife used saliva as a lubricant during hand stimulation, mixing it with semen and precum. I washed…
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Is Charging a 50% Refundable Deposit for a Service Permissible?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is charging a 50% refundable deposit for a service permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Comp…
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What Is the Ruling on Mandatory Singing of Vande Mataram?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on making singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools and madrasas? Answer In the Name of Allah, th…
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What Are the Ruling and Virtues of the Night Prayer?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The night (al-layl) begins at Maghrib. But I know that night prayer (qiyam al-layl) is specifically after Isha. My que…
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Assessing Universal Basic Income: An Islamic Historical and Maqāşidī Perspective
The authors identify a significant blind spot in modern Islamic economics, noting that contemporary Muslim jurists have historically ignored the concept of a un…
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A 14-Week Step-by-Step Lesson Plan to Read the Quran with Tajweed
For many Muslims, there is a deep, profound longing to connect directly with the words of the Qur’an. We want […] The post A 14-Week Step-by-Step Lesson Plan to…
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What Religious Obligations Apply to a Child with a Cognitive Disability?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What religious obligations apply to a child with a cognitive disability, and how should caregivers approach expectatio…
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Should a Pubescent Child Tell His Parents About Same-Sex Attraction and Doubts About Islam?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How should a child experiencing same-sex attractions handle their feelings, especially if they are pre-pubescent or go…
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The Great Escape
In The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality, Nobel Laureate Angus Deaton provides a sweeping historical analysis of humanity’s remarkable…
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Does the Wife’s Second Use of the Same Delegated Authorization Count as Another Divorce?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A husband authorized his wife to divorce herself; she used the authorization once, was taken back during the waiting p…
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Is Gold Spot Trading Permissible When Bank Settlement Takes One Extra Day?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to buy and sell gold on a spot basis when the sale completes immediately, but the payment reaches th…
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Do I Need to Repeat Past Prayers for an Error in Wudu?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question For years, I washed my arms from the elbow to the wrist in wudu, not realizing that the hands to the fingertips are in…
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How Do I Handle Misgivings in Salah and Prostration of Forgetfulness?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I struggle with extreme misgivings (waswasa) in prayer: I repeat al-Fatiha out of doubt, prostrate afterward out of fo…
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How Can I See Allah’s Signs in Creation?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I grew up westernized and secular. How do I shed ingrained prejudices and come to love the Arabs and the good culture …
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Is Obedience to Parents Necessary When Sin Is Involved?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My institution forces students to shave their beards, attend musical programs, wear shorts, and, at times, block praye…
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Is My Husband’s Emotional Attachment to Another Woman Considered Zina?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question My husband has spent three years fixated on a woman from his past — keeping and kissing her photographs and writing of…
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Do Four Witnesses Apply to Proving Sexual Assault?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Four witnesses are required to prove zina. Does the same standard apply to someone who has been sexually assaulted? Is…
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