Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  What is considered better – trimming or shaving the mustache in the madhhab? If trimming is better, what is the optimal length? If trimming the mustache is better, would shaving be considered makruh tanzihi or permissible? In Shafi’i School, if mustache goes over the lip, is it makruh tanzihi […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Sami‘ al-Yaqti Question How can we encourage young people to grow their beards? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Master of the Messengers, his Family, and all his Companions. Growing a beard is one of the practices encouraged by Islam […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Why did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) prevent the Companions from writing down anything other than the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What does ‘Whoever abandons my Sunna is not from me’ mean? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate There are many layers to any one of the Prophetic sayings, especially this one. Leaving the Sunna in Belief Certain meanings are agreed upon by the scholars: […]