Breif Bio
Abu Abdillah Abdul-Lateef holds a degree from the esteemed Al-Azhar University in the field of Islamic Law. Presently, he serves as the Educational Director at the Arabic Virtual Academy, an online institution dedicated to imparting knowledge in Qur’an, Arabic, and diverse Islamic disciplines. Sheikh Abu Abdillah is concurrently pursuing his second Master's degree and a PhD in Islamic Studies. His doctoral research centers on Comparative Fiqh at the American Open University, while his Master's program at Al-Azhar University concentrates on the Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence.
With an extensive background as an Islamic studies educator and administrator, Sh. Abu Abdillah has honed the skill of simplifying intricate Arabic concepts for English-speaking audiences across the globe. He is also the author of numerous scholarly research papers and has published a book elucidating the etiquettes of marriage in Islam.
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&AsThe 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.
Different countries have different laws that are enforced in their court systems. What you should do is have the Imam of the community that your ex husband frequents so that he can explain to him that there is no legal document that can take away rights that Allah has given the Mother and Father religiously. It needs to be explained that we can not oppress one another with issues such as this one, and we must allow our default to be that which is given in the Quran and the Sunnah, and not that which opposes this, whenever possible. And Allah knows best.
