Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My mother found a potential spouse for me who wears hijab, prays, and has good morals. However, before becoming more religious, she had a past meeting with a man, details of which she’s reluctant to disclose due to embarrassment. I’m concerned about potential fornication. How should I approach this […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Why Do Women Pray behind Men? We are accustomed to a specific order of lines during prayers, such as women behind men, children in front of women, or a single man praying to the left of the Imam, among others. Shaykh Faraz will elucidate the underlying rules governing this order. […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have read that a brother is not obliged to spend money on his sister (even if she is poor and he is financially independent). Is this true?  Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate A brother is obligated financially support his sister with the […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question In the Shafi’i school, if someone forgets their intention behind a conditional divorce and is generally forgetful with a tendency towards misgivings, does the divorce count if the wife accidentally fulfills the conditions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in […]