Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I don’t want to experience pregnancy. Here, in my case, I am extremely repulsed by the idea of pregnancy. I have many reasons not to want to experience pregnancy, taking a life commitment to raising children. Here are some reasons: – Birthing is gruesome, so why would I do […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating birthdays? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the Islamic ruling on celebrating birthdays, examining different scholarly perspectives. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it a must to circumcise baby girls when they are born, as we do with baby boys? Please clarify according to the Shafi’i madhab. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Firstly, FGM (female genital mutilation) as clitoridectomy (partial […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can an 18-Year-Old Muslim Woman Use Birth Control Pills? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the permissibility of an 18-year-old Muslim woman using birth control pills, considering health, necessity, and Islamic guidelines. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied […]