Author Archives: Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

About Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

About Shaykh Gibril Haddad

Prayer Request: Pray for permission to nikah

May I please request for prayer. I really like this man and I pray that we can get married. I believe the Dua of Hazrat Dawood can help but I would prefer a learned person doing it for me. Continue reading

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Abusive father

My father has been abusive since I was young, he does not contribute to the household income. Rather, he lives off my mother (and often takes her money without her knowledge in large sums). Of late, he has eased on abusing me and my two sisters (he only has 3 daughters). He has also been abusing drugs since a long time ago… Continue reading

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Authority for Irshaad

We are experiencing a serious situation in Cape Town whereby the Naqshbandi khalifa here has asked some mureeds to leave the tariqa and join other tariqas. This was done via general email (sent out more than once), so it is not hearsay. Attempts to discuss/clarify this instruction have been denied… Continue reading

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Best dua for my beloved deceased mother?

It’s been 11 days since my beloved mother has passed. In addition to salat, I’ve been advised a variety of dua for my mom and now I’m confused. Please advise what I can read… Continue reading

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Prayer Request: Istikhaara

I liked a boy and his family got him married in their relatives despite of him requesting them not to get him married. I don’t keep in touch with him. Before he got married… Continue reading

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Sincere respect for all Shayukhs

The guidance here gives me hope and inspiration….my heart confirms that I love all shaykhs for the sake of Allah, and may Allah reward each one of you immensely for your guidance. This is just to THANK YOU! Continue reading

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Asking permission to hijrah

I have been working with this company. The problem is every time I had a goal every time I lost my customer because my boss is always arbitrary and selfish Continue reading

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Marriage

I have been in a relationship with a man for 5 years. Last year he went back to our home country and he started getting pressured in marrying. He was told by his father that he has to marry someone within the family… Continue reading

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Prayer Request: Living in fear and uncertainty

I beg and beseech Mawlana Shaikh Nazim, please pray for us wretched Pakistanis! I beg you in the Glorious and great name of ALLAH s.w.t. and for the sake of the honor of His beloved… Continue reading

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Meaning of Hadith?

Can you please explain the hadith about the passing of a donkey, a woman, or a black dog. Not only the one where Aisha narrates but also when the Prophet pbuh says it himself. The thing that confuses me is that Aisha says it is comparing women to donkeys yet the Prophet pbuh says it. Continue reading

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