Al-Azhar Fatwa Department clarifies the status of a fetus that dies in the womb, whether it can intercede for its parents, and the position of an infant who dies after birth and their reward in Paradise.

Fear is a natural human emotion in difficult situations, and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught prayers that protect the heart and keep harm away, serving as a true refuge for every believer.

Evening remembrances are daily Sunnah practices encouraged in Islam, including Ayat al-Kursi, Surahs Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas, along with supplications for protection, blessings, forgiveness, and tranquility before sleep.

The Egyptian Fatwa Authority clarifies that the lack of blessing in wealth is not necessarily a sign of God’s anger, pointing to spiritual and moral causes such as sins, neglecting kinship, and weak reliance on God.

Al-Azhar’s Global Fatwa Center explained that a paternal uncle in Islam is like a father — a guardian, protector, and source of compassion — whose duties and rights strengthen family bonds and preserve mercy within kinship.

A smile, a kind word, helping someone in need — all are forms of charity encouraged by the Prophet ﷺ, available to every Muslim, rich or poor.

In Islam, raising daughters is not just a duty — it is an act of worship, a source of divine blessing, and a guaranteed path to Paradise for those who treat them with love and patience.

Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta revealed a simple daily habit that helps couples maintain warmth and affection in their relationship — a Prophetic act that strengthens love and brings divine reward.

The “Miracle Prayer” is one of the most heartfelt supplications that strengthens faith and brings hope. It opens the doors of sustenance, relief, and divine blessings through sincere trust in Allah.

A question from a woman about the validity of marrying herself without a guardian has sparked debate online. Al-Azhar has responded with a clear fatwa explaining the Islamic ruling and the reasoning behind it.

Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta provided a detailed explanation of the timing of Duha prayer, its virtues, number of rak‘ahs, and the surahs recommended to recite, affirming that it is one of the most beloved Sunnah prayers to Allah — the prayer of the penitent and grateful hearts.

Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta clarified that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recited the same tashahhud formula Muslims use today, including prayers and salutations upon himself, as authentically transmitted through his companions.