Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

The questions people ask most about traditional Sunni Islam — answered clearly with scholarly evidence.

Bid'a

Can I say 'Ya Muhammad'?

Can you visit graves in Islam?

Is tawassul (seeking intercession) shirk?

What is bid'a in Islam?

Is celebrating the Mawlid haram?

Did Ibn Mas'ud prohibit group dhikr?

Is group dhikr permissible?

Is reciting salawat on the Prophet ﷺ a bid'a?

What is hadra, and is it permissible?

Is Sufism allowed in Islam?

What is ihsan in Islam?

Do I need to follow a madhab?

Is taqlid (following a scholar) allowed in Islam?

Why do Islamic scholars differ on rulings?

Are musical instruments always haram?

Are nasheeds allowed in Islam?

What is the duff, and when is it allowed?