Breif Bio
I am Abu Abdillah Abdul Lateef, a dedicated student and teacher of Islamic and Arabic studies, a life coach, and the founder of an Arabic and Islamic Sciences Academy. My journey began with embracing Islam, leading me to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge—studying at institutions across the U.S., Egypt, and Al-Azhar University. With a strong foundation in Islamic scholarship, I specialize in Sharīʿah, Uṣūl al-Fiqh, and Comparative Fiqh, striving to make high-quality Islamic education accessible to all.
Beyond academics, my life is deeply rooted in faith, family, and community service. As a husband and father of six, I understand the challenges of balancing personal growth with life’s responsibilities. Through my work as an educator and life coach, I help individuals strengthen their faith, navigate hardships, and achieve a purpose-driven life. I invite you to embark on this journey with me—where knowledge, faith, and action come together to foster true growth and transformation.
Diploma in the Arabic Language
2006-2007
Islamic Studies
2007-2009
Bachelor's Degree, Islamic Jurispudence
Post Graduate Diploma
Master's Degree, Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence
Master's Degree, Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
Doctoral Degree, Comparative Fiqh
Questions And Answers
From time to time, Shaikh Abu Abdillah is asked general questions about daily life issues. We have documented some of these questions here.
View more Q&AsThank you for your question. When it comes to du'aa, it's important to understand that you are not limited to using only those supplications that have been authentically narrated from the Prophet ﷺ. In Islam, du'aa is a personal conversation with Allah, and you can ask for anything that is permissible as long as it aligns with Islamic teachings. The dua you mentioned—"Allahumma aj al qalbi mutma'innan bidhikrik, waj'al li fi kulli amr yustiduni sababaa"—is simply one way of asking for inner peace and happiness, but you are free to express your own words and needs in your supplications.
The Qur'an's phrase "your wives and those whom your right hand possesses" refers to lawful relationships for men in Islamic law.
Your Wives: Refers to legitimate marital relationships.
Those Whom Your Right Hand Possesses: Refers to female captives in the context of war during a time when slavery was a global norm. Islam regulated this practice with strict rules, emphasizing humane treatment, and encouraged the gradual abolition of slavery.
Today, as slavery is abolished, only marital relationships apply. The verse highlights Islam’s effort to set ethical boundaries for intimacy and protect vulnerable individuals.
No, there is no need to repeat the prayer. Once the conditions are met and the pillars are fulfilled, the acceptability of your prayer remains unaffected.
It's worth noting that the ruling on reciting aloud or quietly is that it is 'mustahaab' or recommended. Therefore, if you were to recite one of the loud prayers quietly or vice versa, there is no wrongdoing, and your prayer remains valid.
However, I would like to emphasize that it is highly recommended to adhere to the original guidance – praying the quiet prayers with a subdued voice and the loud prayers with a louder voice. This practice has the potential to earn you greater rewards, in sha Allah.
And Allah knows best.
The ideal approach is for one to make up the missed prayer or a prayer that needs to be performed outside of its prescribed time, and then proceed to offer the current prayer. By doing so, we honor the sequence of prayers as commanded by Allah.
An exception to this guideline arises when the time for the current prayer is on the verge of concluding. In this scenario, what you need to do, is to prioritize the performance of the current prayer within its allocated time, followed by the completion of the missed prayer. This exception acknowledges the principle that it is more preferable to pray a single prayer outside of its designated time than to miss two consecutive prayers.
It's better to fast on Thursday (day before #Arafah) if one is able in this situation, as we can't fast the day of the #Eid (Saturday), although it's not necessary. It is disliked to single out Friday in certain situations, but not #Haram. The fast still counts & the individual is rewarded for their #worship, in sha #Allah.
And Allah knows best.