Shaykh Bassem Itani

March 2, 2025 5 mins

How Do Islamic Principles and Human Rights Law Align and Differ?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the points of agreement and difference between the principles of Islam and the principles of human rights law? 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. Areas of Agreement […]
March 2, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Meaning of Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Can you explain the meaning of the daily supplications: Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar? 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. Subhan Allah It means to declare Allah free […]
February 20, 2025 4 mins

How Does Allah’s Nearness Relate to Hope in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Regarding the concept of hope in a Muslim’s faith, how can we reconcile it with Allah’s statement, “I am truly near.” [Quran, 2:186]? 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. […]
February 20, 2025 6 mins

What Is the Ruling on the Belief That Allah Abandoned the Universe?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on believing that Allah created the universe and then left it to manage itself? How do we refute this belief? 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 […]
February 20, 2025 4 mins

Does Faith Weaken Due to Committing Sins, and How Can It Be Renewed?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does faith weaken due to committing sins? How can it be renewed afterward? 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 Effect of Sin on Faith Yes, faith indeed weakens […]
February 19, 2025 4 mins

How Can a Muslim Overcome Major Sins like Usury and Fornication?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question If a Muslim is struggling with major sins like usury and fornication, how can they overcome these while battling the desire to engage in them? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his Family, and all […]
February 8, 2025 4 mins

Does Heedlessness Diminish Faith? How Can It Be Avoided?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does heedlessness diminish faith? How can it be avoided? 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, heedlessness (ghafla) does reduce one’s level of faith, and it is essential for […]
February 7, 2025 3 mins

Does Reading the Quran Increase Faith?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does reading the Quran increase faith? 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 Quran as a Source of Increased Faith Yes, reading the Quran does indeed increase a believer’s […]
February 7, 2025 3 mins

What Are the Conditions for a Valid Agency (Wakala) in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the conditions for a valid agency (wakala)? 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. Agency (wakala) is when a person appoints someone else to act on their behalf […]
January 23, 2025 5 mins

What Is the Difference Between Kufr, Shirk, and Nifaq?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the difference between disbelief (kufr), polytheism (shirk), and hypocrisy (nifaq)? 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. There are distinct differences between kufr, shirk, and nifaq: Disbelief (Kufr) […]
January 20, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Concept of Infallibility (‘Isma) for Prophets?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the concept of infallibility (‘isma) for prophets in the Islamic creed? 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. Definition of Infallibility (‘Isma) The concept of ‘isma (infallibility) in […]
January 20, 2025 4 mins

Can We Give Charity on Behalf of the Deceased?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on giving charity on behalf of the deceased? 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. May Allah have mercy on your deceased and ours! Permissibility of […]
January 20, 2025 6 mins

How Should We Deal with Someone Who Deliberately Abandons Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question We may encounter people who deliberately abandon prayer. How should we deal with them? 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 Widespread Issue of Abandoning Prayer This issue is […]
January 20, 2025 4 mins

Why Do We Perform Good Deeds If We Enter Paradise Through Allah’s Mercy?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question If we enter Paradise through Allah’s mercy, why do we perform good deeds? 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 Role of Good Deeds in Attaining Paradise Good deeds […]
January 20, 2025 3 mins

Does Sleep Invalidate Wudu (Ablution)?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does sleep invalidate wudu (ablution)? 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. Invalidator of Wudu According to the Hanafi school, sleep invalidates wudu when it is a state of “non-firm” […]
January 20, 2025 5 mins

What Are Kaffarat (Expiations), and Are They of One Type or Multiple Types?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are Kaffarat (expiations), and are they of one type or multiple types? 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 term Kaffara (كفارة) comes from the root meaning “to […]
January 16, 2025 5 mins

What Are Ila’ and Zihar, and Do They Have Modern-Day Equivalents in Contempora...

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are Ila’ and Zihar, and do they have modern-day equivalents in contemporary life? 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. Meaning of Ila’ (الإيلاء) in Islamic Jurisprudence Ila’ occurs […]
January 16, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Correct Belief Regarding the Vision of Allah on the Day of Judgment?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the belief of Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama‘a regarding the vision of Allah on the Day of Judgment? 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. Vision of Allah (Most […]
January 7, 2025 5 mins

What Is Intercession and How Does It Relate to Islamic Creed?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is intercession (shafa‘a), and what is its relation to the science of ‘aqida (Islamic creed)? 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 Definition and Importance of Intercession Intercession […]
January 7, 2025 3 mins

Is It Shirk to Swear by Something Other Than Allah (Most High)?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on swearing by something other than Allah? Does it take a person out of the fold of Islam? 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 […]
January 7, 2025 3 mins

What Are the Best Ways to Prevent One’s Faith from Weakening?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the best ways to prevent one’s faith from weakening? 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. There are many ways to protect one’s faith from weakening, but the […]
January 4, 2025 6 mins

How Can Muslims Maintain Their Faith amid Today’s Challenges?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Given the significant changes humanity is experiencing today, how can Muslims maintain their faith in difficult circumstances? 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. Fitna (Corruption) We live in a […]
January 1, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Ruling on an ‘Urfi Marriage (Secret Marriage) Without Witnesses?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on an “‘Urfi” marriage (secret marriage) without witnesses? 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. Marriage is one of the practices of the Messengers and part […]
December 16, 2024 3 mins

Syria is Free: The Enduring Spirit of Syria – Shaykh Bassem Itani

This is the first in a series of articles based on the Seminar Syria is Free, which looked at the hopes regarding the future of Syria from leading scholars.  Syria’s resilience and its cherished place in our hearts is a source of deep inspiration. Humans are born free, as they are servants only to Allah. […]
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