Led by Mawlana Hilal Patel, a graduate of the Whitethread Iftāʾ programme and an experienced Imam at Tonbridge Masjid, this webinar draws from real-life scenarios and classical adab to help participants navigate everyday Islamic queries with wisdom and care.
Why Attend?
For the one who asks: Learn the adab of asking meaningful questions, respecting boundaries, and understanding when and how to approach a scholar.
For the one who answers: Explore when to speak, when to withhold, how to give practical responses, and how to balance ease with integrity.
For everyone in between: Whether you’re an ʿālim, imam, teacher, student, or simply someone who gets asked (or asks) Islamic questions — this session offers relevant, grounded insight.
Open to graduates, scholars, students, imams — and anyone seeking guidance on how to better engage with the process of Islamic Q&A
When to answer and when to refer on
Balancing leniency, truth, and practical context
Knowing the limits of your own knowledge
Emotional, pastoral, and intellectual aspects of answering
What makes a good question — and a good questioner
Great studying environment
Interactive discussions between students and teachers
High level discussions where teachers are open to questions and do not shy away from sensitive or controversial issues
Comfortable studying environment
In depth coverage of topics
Deep understanding of the nuances of the Subject Matters
All lessons taught in a practical manner relevant to current times
