Shaykh Bassem Itani

August 23, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Exchange Old Gold for New Jewelry of Different Weight?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible to exchange old gold jewelry for new jewelry of a different weight? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Yes, it is permissible for you to exchange […]
August 6, 2024 4 mins

Does Fainting Invalidate Fasting? – Shaykh Bassem Itani

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does fainting invalidate fasting? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Fainting, which is a state of unconsciousness whether short or prolonged, has several scenarios in relation to fasting: First […]
August 5, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Participate in Elections in Western Countries?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible to participate in elections in Western countries? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Muslim citizens living in Western countries are permitted to participate in parliamentary and […]
August 5, 2024 4 mins

How Should I Pray If I Am Sick?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How should I pray if I am sick? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. If you are unable to stand during the prayer due to your illness, or if […]
August 2, 2024 3 mins

What Is Permissible in Marital Relations according to the Hanafi School? –...

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is permissible in marital relations with the wife according to the Hanafi school? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. It is permissible for a man during marital relations […]
August 1, 2024 4 mins

Is It Permissible for a Pregnant Woman to Break Her Fast during Ramadan? –...

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to break her fast during Ramadan, and what is required of her if she does? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. It […]
July 25, 2024 4 mins

Does Lip Balm on Lips Break One’s Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does lip balm on lips break one’s fast? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Lip Balm It is a compound made of oily, waxy, moisturizing, flavored, colored, and medicinal […]
July 24, 2024 8 mins

What Does the Phrase “Ease in Religion” Mean?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question What is the concept of “ease in religion,” and how should it be understood and practiced in light of the hadith and Quranic teachings? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all […]
July 21, 2024 5 mins

How Can I Balance Pregnancy with Worship?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question I have two sons, Alhamdulillah, and I am pregnant with my third. I feel a lot of pressure and lack the motivation to read the Quran, memorize it, and perform voluntary prayers. What should I do? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings […]
July 18, 2024 3 mins

Does Doubt about Passing Wind Break Wudu in Hanafi School?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does doubt about passing wind break wudu according to Hanafi school? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. The legal ruling in this matter is that wudu is not nullified […]
July 5, 2024 5 mins

What Is the Fasting Ruling for Someone in a Major Ritual Impurity at Dawn?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on fasting for someone who finds himself in a state of major impurity (junub) due to sexual intercourse or a wet dream when the time for Fajr (dawn) begins? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace […]
June 26, 2024 2 mins

How to Perform Sajda Sahu?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question When I need to perform Sujud Sahu(prostration of forgetfulness), should I recite the Tashahhud only before the first Salam that precedes Sujud Sahu, without reading the Salah Ibrahimiyya (Ibrahimic prayer) or making any supplication? Answer You should read the Tashahhud only before the first Salam that precedes Sujud […]
June 26, 2024 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Perform the Fajr Prayer after Sunrise?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible to perform the Fajr prayer after sunrise? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Ruling It is not permissible to perform the Fajr prayer at sunrise. If you […]
June 26, 2024 4 mins

What If a Woman Gets Her Periods While Fasting?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question What should a woman do if she experiences menstrual bleeding while fasting during Ramadan? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Ruling If a woman sees menstrual blood during […]
June 20, 2024 4 mins

What Is the Ruling on Using Toothpaste During Ramadan?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on using toothpaste during Ramadan? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his family, and all his companions. Using toothpaste during the daytime in Ramadan does not invalidate the fast, provided that […]
June 20, 2024 4 mins

Can Knowledge Be Acquired Solely by Reading Books Without a Teacher?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani Question Can knowledge be sought merely by reading books without a teacher? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. It is not proper for a student of knowledge to suffice himself with reading books without taking knowledge from scholars. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him […]
June 19, 2024 6 mins

How Do We Identify and Prevent Different Levels of Hypocrisy?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the levels of hypocrisy, and how can we avoid it? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his family, and all his companions. Hypocrisy Hypocrisy can be ideological or practical. Ideological hypocrisy involves outwardly […]
June 18, 2024 8 mins

Why Did Caliph Umar Suspend the Theft Punishment During His Caliphate?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How did Umar (Allah be pleased with him) suspend the punishment for theft during his caliphate when it is a prescribed punishment from Allah? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his family, and all his […]
June 18, 2024 5 mins

Is Cosmetic Surgery Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is cosmetic surgery permissible? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and all his companions. My brother, may Allah the Almighty preserve you. Cosmetic surgeries are diverse and numerous and are not on the same […]
June 14, 2024 4 mins

What Is the Difference between the Adhan and the Iqama?

Answered By Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the difference between the Adhan and the Iqama? Answer Dear inquirer, the Adhan, and the Iqama are two practices in Islam. They consist of exalting the word of Allah (Most High) by making the takbirat, the declaration of the two testimonies (shahada), encouragement to attend the prayer […]
June 14, 2024 3 mins

Does Masturbation Invalidate the Fast, and Is an Expiation (Kaffara) Required?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question  Does masturbation invalidate the fast, and is an expiation (kaffara) required? Answer Masturbation is purposefully ejaculating semen with the hand or by other means. It is prohibitively disliked to engage in it, and Allah (Most High) is liable to punish the person who does it. Whoever masturbates while fasting, […]
June 12, 2024 5 mins

What’s the Ruling on Daytime Sexual Relations during Ramadan?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on someone who deliberately has sexual relations with his wife during the day of Ramadan? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Whoever has sexual relations […]
June 12, 2024 5 mins

What if Someone Breaks One’s Fast in Ramadan Without a Valid Excuse?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the consequence for someone who breaks their fast during the day in Ramadan without a valid excuse? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all his Companions. Anyone who breaks their […]
June 11, 2024 4 mins

Is It Permissible for a Woman to Lead a Congregation of Women in Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Basem Hussayn Itani Question Is it permissible for a woman to lead a congregation of women in prayer? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Imam of the God-fearing, his family, and all his companions: The Ruling for a Woman Leading Women in […]
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