Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can a civil marriage take the place of a nikah contract? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat clarifies whether a civil marriage can replace a nikah contract in Islam. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Should pants or garments be above the ankles in the prayer? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the ruling on keeping pants or garments above the ankles during prayer. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a woman with irregular cycles (menses habit: 9 days, Tuhr: 17–21 days) apply Imam Birgivi’s rule differently to account for hardship? For example, can she stop praying during what she knows is her menses, even if this overlaps with the first days of her habit, to avoid undue […]

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 […]