Shaykh Bassem Itani

June 10, 2024 5 mins

Does Unintentionally Drinking or Eating Invalidate Fast?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does unintentionally swallowing water invalidate fasting, whether during ablution or otherwise, in 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. In the Hanafi school, fasting is invalidated by unintentionally swallowing water, […]
June 10, 2024 9 mins

Is It Permissible for Men to Wear Rings in Shafi‘i School?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible for men to wear rings? 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. It is permissible for a man to wear a ring made of silver, and […]
June 10, 2024 4 mins

Can a Nursing Mother Break Her Ramadan Fasts?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible for a nursing mother 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 […]
June 10, 2024 5 mins

What’s the Ruling for Eating before Sunset in Ramadan by Mistake?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on someone who eats or drinks before sunset in Ramadan, thinking it is already sunset? 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 someone eats or […]
June 3, 2024 5 mins

What’s the Ruling for Eating After Dawn in Ramadan by Mistake?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the ruling on someone who eats or drinks after dawn in Ramadan, thinking that dawn has not yet arrived? 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 […]
May 30, 2024 3 mins

Does Eating or Drinking Forgetfully Invalidate Fasting?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Does eating or drinking forgetfully invalidate fasting in Hanafi school? Answer All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, Companions, and those who follow him. If a fasting person eats or drinks forgetfully, […]
May 25, 2024 4 mins

What Is the Meaning of the Prophet’s Saying (Allah Bless Him and Grant Him Pea...

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the meaning of the Prophet‘s saying (Allah bless him and grant him peace): “The upper hand is better than the lower hand”? 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. […]
May 24, 2024 7 mins

How Do We Forgive Those Who Wronged Us without Resentment?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How can we forgive those who have wronged us and not feel resentment towards them if they have not asked for our forgiveness, especially when we are still suffering from the effects of their injustice? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and […]
May 24, 2024 6 mins

How Does One Learn Gentleness (Rifq)?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How does one learn gentleness (rifq)? Answer Gentleness (rifq) is a high moral value, evident in a person through his tender heart, compassion, mercy, gentle words and actions, consideration for others, and accommodation for friends. It involves being lenient in interpreting matters in the best and easiest way. Those […]
March 26, 2024 3 mins

Do I Need To Write a Contract if I Lend Someone Money?

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Bassem Itani  Question Do I need to write a contract if I lend someone money? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate and Most Merciful The Importance of Documenting Debt Documenting debt in a written contract with witnesses is recommended (mandub), and there is no sin in not writing such […]
February 25, 2024 5 mins

May I Buy a House on Installments from a Construction Company?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is it permissible to buy a house on installments from a construction company? Answer It is permissible to buy a house on installments from a construction company, which is known as installment sales, and this is allowed. There are two scenarios in this regard: The First Scenario: The Building […]
February 25, 2024 3 mins

What Is the Best Way to Express Our Gratitude to Allah?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the best way to express our gratitude to Allah? Answer Gratitude to Allah Almighty in your life only arises from your love for Him (Most High). Contemplating Allah’s benevolence towards you, His favors, and His gifts of life, faith, health, well-being, security, provision, and countless blessings obliges […]
December 8, 2023 9 mins

What Is the Divine Wisdom behind the Current Tribulations?

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What is the wisdom behind the weakness and humiliation that the Umma (Muslim community) is experiencing these days Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and the best of blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and companions; May Allah protect you and […]
November 27, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Correctly Understand the Results of Istikhara (Seeking Guidance throug...

Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How can I correctly understand the results of Istikhara (seeking guidance through prayer)? Answer Inclinations of the Heart You may understand the results of Istikhara from the first time you perform the prayer when seeking guidance on matters like marriage, purchasing a house, traveling to a place, or establishing […]
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