Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to do Istighatha/Isti‘ana/Istimdad (beseeching for help) through any being (angels and deceased humans included) other than the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)? For example, saying “Madat Ya Jilani or Himmat Ya Jilani” (Save (me/us) Ya Jilani or Help Ya Jilani). It would be […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Great scholars such as Al-Nawawi and Ibn Hajar permit seeking blessings from relics of the righteous (Awliya). Is this a widely held belief in the four madhahib? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, “tabarruk” (seeking blessings) is generally […]

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question What is the Hanafi ruling of a woman traveling locally and internationally safely without a mahram? Answer The Hanafi school stipulates a mahram for any travel undertaken by a woman exceeding the travel-distance, which is 48 miles. However, the position I have seen adopted by my teachers and other […]

Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question What is the ruling on masturbation? Could you give me an answer based on the Sunni schools of thought as well as Salafi/Ahl-e Hadith scholars? Answer Dear questioner, thank you kindly for your important question. Masturbation is forbidden. The four Sunni schools of thought and the prominent Salafi/Ahl-e Hadith […]