Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahman Kharsa Question Is happiness attainable in this world? Answer In reality, happiness is an internal feeling experienced within the human self. It manifests as tranquility of the soul, peace of heart, and ease of mind and spirit, resulting from upright external and internal actions driven by the strength of faith. Material […]

Answered by Shaykh Khalid al-Kharsa Question Our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) emphasized the importance of believing in destiny, both its good and evil aspects. What is meant by “good” and “bad” in this context? Answer Belief in destiny is one of the six pillars of faith, without which a servant’s […]

Answered by Shaykh Khalid al-Kharsa Question Is my prayer invalid if I recite loudly in silent prayers? Answer Praise be to Allah. It is known among Muslims that prayers are either silent or loud. The praying person whispers in the daytime prayers (Dhuhr and ‘Asr) and recites aloud in the nighttime prayers (Fajr, Maghrib, and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Kharsa Question Is it permissible for men to pray in a sleeveless shirt? Answer Praise be to Allah Most High. One of the conditions for the validity of prayer is covering the ‘awra (one’s nakedness), which for a man is from below his navel to below his knees. Allah Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question How should a sick person pray? Answer All praise is due to Allah. The Critical Importance of Prayer Prayer is the pillar of the religion and an obligatory act of worship for every sane adult Muslim. It must be performed at its appointed times, as Allah, the Most High, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question Is it permissible for a child to lead the prayer? Answer Praise be to Allah Children are Not Obligated to Pray A child, or what jurists refer to as a “sabī” (a pre-pubescent child), is not religiously obligated to perform the prayer. This means that prayer is not obligatory […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question What are the rulings regarding the purity of domesticated animals? Answer All praise is due to Allah. Domesticated animals that a Muslim is permitted to own and keep in their house include household cats. Regarding them, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “They […]