Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it kufr for a Muslim to abandon his prayer? Answer Prayer is one of the foundational pillars of this religion. It has come second in order after the Declaration of Faith (shahada) that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahman al-Kharsa Question How can I distinguish between good and bad innovation (Bid‘a Hasana) and bad innovation (Bid‘a Sayyi’a) Answer Innovation (Bid‘a), as defined by scholars, is the introduction of practices that were not present during the time of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Innovations are divided […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What is the purpose of fasting? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Allah (Most High) did not prescribe fasting in the month of Ramadan for us to merely […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How Can One Avoid Becoming Overwhelmed When Contemplating the Hereafter? Shaykh Irshaad emphasizes the vital balance between fear and hope in Allah, cautioning against acquiring knowledge from unreliable sources to avoid imbalance. Furthermore, he underscores the significance of seeking knowledge from reputable channels. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar […]