Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

December 24, 2023 1 min

How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Do We Attain the Presence of the Heart in Prayer? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the various influences on building a presence in prayer particularly, and in life in general. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first […]
December 24, 2023 1 min

What Are the Objectives of Fasting?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Are the Objectives of Fasting? In this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani details how acts of devotion in Islam express one’s faith in Allah, particularly through fasting. He also lists many wisdoms attached to the prescription of fasting. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading […]
December 23, 2023 5 mins

The Final Sermon: Context

The words of our beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) are full of rich lessons. Among them is his address during the farewell Hajj. This is the first in a series of articles on The Prophet’s Last Sermon, Lessons for Humanity. Every believer should know that the Prophet (Allah bless him and […]
December 20, 2023 1 min

Do I Do Khatm, or Recite with Meaning in Ramadhan?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Do I do Khatam or recite with meaning in Ramadhan? Is it better to recite with an understanding of the meaning of the Quran, or should one focus on completing the Quran without fully understanding its meanings? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading […]
December 20, 2023 1 min

Does the Intention to Stop Fast Break the Fast

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Does the intention to stop fast break the fast? How does the intention affect the validity of fasting during Ramadan? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers include the foremost […]
December 18, 2023 5 mins

The Hanafi Way: Scholars of Hadith

This is the ninth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. The closest companions of Abu Hanifa were all of great standing in Hadith. One […]
December 14, 2023 1 min

What Does Having Unconditional Hope in Allah Mean? Is It for Entering Paradise?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani What Does Having Unconditional Hope in Allah Mean? Is It for Entering Paradise? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz explains the meaning of hope (raja’) and what true hope necessarily implies and what the Believer is called upon to hope for. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of […]
December 11, 2023 4 mins

The Hanafi Way: Reach and Scholarship

This is the eighth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Knowledge by land and sea, in the East and the West, in distant lands […]
December 6, 2023 1 min

How to Obtain Comparable Rewards While Ill or Unable to Fast

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Can We Attain the Maximum Reward in Ramadan? In this video, Shaykh Faraz expounds on how someone unable to fast in Ramadan can go about attaining the full reward of Ramadan through their intentions. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent […]
December 6, 2023 1 min

How Many Hours Before to Get to Friday Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Many Hours Before to Get to Friday Prayer? In this video, Shaykh Faraz explains when a person should strive to arrive at the masjid for the Friday prayer and what has been narrated regarding the benefits of arriving early. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of […]
December 5, 2023 1 min

How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani How Does One Know If a Potential Spouse Is the Right Person to Marry? In this answer, Shaykh Faraz gives us guidelines on what basis we should choose a potential spouse to marry, and gives us clarity regarding what aspects of a person are necessary and secondary to consider. Shaykh […]
December 4, 2023 3 mins

Does “Allah” Refer to Allah’s Entity Only, or His Entity and His Attribute...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I would like to request your erudition regarding a question that seems fundamental to me. Is Allah equal to dhat plus attributes, or is it only the dhat? Depending on the answer, could you please support it with sources, thank you. I would like to know concretely if Allah […]
December 4, 2023 7 mins

The Hanafi Way: The Method of Abu Hanifa

This is the seventh article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Appreciating Imam Abu Hanifa’s teaching method gives us many insights into how the Hanafi […]
November 27, 2023 6 mins

The Hanafi Way: Kufa

This is the sixth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Abu Hanifa is from the people of Iraq in general and most specifically from […]
November 26, 2023 2 mins

What Is the Ruling on Child Sexual Abuse in Islam?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the ruling on child sexual abuse in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. It would be of the gravest of major sins, as it combines the major sins of: (a) zina (b) harming a child; and […]
November 24, 2023 2 mins

Can We Use Stand-Ins to Depict the Prophet (peace be upon him) in a Movie or Pro...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I was told to ask Shaykh Faraz by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus my question through here. So I’m working on a film project for university, and I’m making a qasida for the film. For the film, it’s required to introduce the character, the problem, and resolve the problem, so I’m […]
November 20, 2023 5 mins

The Hanafi Way: Transmission

This is the fifth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Imam Abu Hanifa was strict when it came to the narrator. He required that […]
November 15, 2023 4 mins

Fasting Beyond the Fast of Prophet Dawud—and Reciting the Quran Continuously

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question 1) When observing the fast of Daud AS, is it permissible or recommended to keep the extra fasts such as the three lunar days, fasting ten days of dhul hijja, etc? What extra fasts can be kept that is, what is the optimal recommended number of fasts throughout the […]
November 15, 2023 4 mins

When Can One Leave a Spiritual Path (Tariqa)?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What are the reasons behind terminating the allegiance one has with a Shaykh? Answer I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The basis is that one only takes a spiritual path (tariqa) because there is clear religious benefit in it; and one only leaves such a path if there is […]
November 13, 2023 6 mins

The Hanafi Way: The Mursal Hadith

This is the fourth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Hadith is that which is transmitted. What it relates to is the legislative example […]
November 11, 2023 3 mins

Can We Accept Charity from or Give Charity to Non-Muslims?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Since philanthropy is a great advantage of Islam, I began to inquire about accepting money from non-Muslims or giving money to non-Muslims through zakat or charity, so I had to write academic research on this topic in order to study it, which led me to come to your presence […]
November 7, 2023 2 mins

Can a Gay Person or Someone Who Commits Zina Lead Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question The following questions arise within our community, and hopefully, you can provide us with answers to these in accordance with Islamic law. 1. Can, may someone who is gay [active, passive] lead prayer [or be Imam]; 2. Can, may someone who commits zina [openly] lead prayer [or be Imam […]
November 7, 2023 3 mins

What is the Reality of Contempt (hiqd) in Relation to Faith?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Could you please explain the exact definition of contempt in relation to faith? This is because there are multiple definitions of contempt in various English dictionaries. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Contempt (ihtiqar) In the Arabic language, contempt […]
November 6, 2023 4 mins

The Hanafi Way: Legal Preference

This is the third article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. Legal preference (istihsan) is to deem something good or to deem something better. The […]
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