Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I’m looking at different Sufi tariqas and have a fascination for the different variations of Dhikr in different cultures. I’ve always found the Ba ‘Alawi Tariqa interesting, along with the teachings of Imam al-Haddad, his Wird al-Latif, and his Ratib. Does one need permission to recite the litanies of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have the following questions: Is watching the “I’m the Best Muslim” cartoon series sinful if they display cartoon violence, cartoon blood, and bad manners to teach the correct way to do things? I asked my sister to help me wear knee pads but stood there for a second […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I would like to know, can I only recite hizbs, or is it essential to recite Asma al-Husna, Asma al-Nabi, and Niyya? And can I recite a hizb of the day in more than one sitting? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question 1) I have read that you need permission to read certain dhikr; otherwise, there could be adverse effects. I constantly repeat la ilaha il Allah throughout the day as much as possible and sometimes recite Allahu Akbar. I have yet to consult on whether or not the amount I am […]