Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Why are there so many differences among the scholars? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains why differences among scholars exist, highlighting the diversity of interpretation and methodologies within Islamic scholarship. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Are there any female Islamic scholars who have issued fatwas besides our mother `A’isha (Allah be pleased with her)? If not, why are so few female scholars recognized for delivering fatwas? Answer Thank you for your question. Yes, there are female scholars from Islamic history other than Sayyida ’Aisha; […]

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

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