Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have read the guidance on wearing a niqab on SeekersGuidance, yet I still have a few questions. I understand that most scholars do not consider the niqab obligatory in the West. I understand it is not obligatory, but is there a benefit to it? I feel guilty for […]

Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I used to not check whether my period was done by inserting cotton I would just wait until I didn’t see blood on my pad because I didn’t know about it. But does this mean that during Ramadan, when I did this, I actually did ghusl too early? What […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am currently making up several years’ worth of missed obligatory prayers and am keen to maintain a balanced approach to my spiritual practices. I have learned that one must not pray voluntary prayers while still having missed obligatory ones to make up. In light of this, I would appreciate […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I had some waswasa recently due to hard crust that occurs in the inner corner of my eye. When making wudu, I already clean it if visible or if I feel anything. However, sometimes, during or after a prayer (especially Fajr), I begin to feel something in my eye. […]