Religious News
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta affirms that honoring parents is a lifelong duty that does not cease due to their conflicts, stressing the importance of wise and gentle advice to maintain family harmony.
An Egyptian Fatwa official explains how to return to regular prayer after a long absence, emphasizing that consistency begins with making prayer a daily priority.
Dr. Ali Fakhr from Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta affirmed that no sin falls on a girl who refuses a marriage proposal, as Islam gives her the full right to choose her husband and forbids any form of coercion.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Azim from Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta confirmed that God forgives all sins, no matter how great, stressing that repentance is always accepted when it comes with sincerity and regret.
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta clarified the wisdom behind having two calls to Fajr prayer, confirming that it follows the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and is not an innovation, as some may think.
Mental and physical exhaustion can weigh heavily on the soul. Here are heartfelt prophetic prayers that bring peace, strength, and emotional relief in times of distress.
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta responded to a question about the Islamic ruling on holding a feast after returning from a long journey, explaining its meaning and significance.
Dr. Hassan Al-Qasabi from Al-Azhar University clarifies that the hadith “women are deficient in mind and faith” is authentic but must be understood in its full context, emphasizing Islam’s respect for women.
A circulating hadith claims that praying two rak’ahs after menstruation and reciting Al-Fatiha and Al-Ikhlas three times grants the reward of 60 martyrs. Scholars have denied its authenticity.
Dar Al-Ifta stated that while medical confidentiality is a religious duty, a doctor may reveal a patient’s secret if certain harm to others is confirmed.
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta clarified that medical procedures to select a baby’s gender are permissible under certain conditions and do not contradict God’s will.
Among the treasures of prophetic wisdom lies a heartfelt supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his beloved daughter Fatimah, a prayer that opens the gates of sustenance, dispels poverty, and fills the heart with contentment and divine blessing.











