I understand your quandary very well, even though I know the answer to such questions. Because (I know now, I didn’t before) sometimes the response that is best for the person is not the answer, and depends on their condition. Just giving the answer maybe will make them believe they can never pray, since they are dependent on it, or are within a social reality where basically ALL social contact is mediated by alcohol – for example a working class English potential revert. they have to give up basically the entirety of their social contact with family and friends, and this is a very daunting prospect requiring immense faith. I wonder if it would have been better to focus on *why* they asked, perhaps it is because they *want* to pray, want to obey, and the reply can put that as the main focus with the “straight answer” being supportive. knowing the answers alone helps you with yourself, but i have found that you need a great deal more to be able to really respond in ways that help others who are in real difficulty. you need to study how the Prophet replied in such situations.

oftentimes the question that is asked verbally, is not the question that the asker wants the answer to. i wish i understood a lot sooner.

If that were the case then 90% of us wouldn’t be able to approach prayer! lol… [come to think of it, not really something to lol about 🙁 ]. But interesting reflection…

I think they’re just commenting on what the Shaykh wrote above. Have a read of what the Shaykh wrote again iA. 🙂

would love to hear more about your journey of memorising the Quran, what difficulties did you go through and how did you over come them.

it looks like people are commenting on lectures~ i.e “Dang that’s deep Sheikh Suhaib!! I love what your teacher said because it’s so true!” :(( I’m missing it! LOL what is deep? i’m missing out! haha

There is no lecture. These posts are meant to encourage readers to share their thoughts/reflections about the juz.