Light from the Path (LFP) is an institute that produces fatwas, conducts research, and provides guidance through classes and advising. We exist to help people navigate their lives by clarifying to them the path, or Sunna, of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. In doing so, our hope is that we all collectively live a better life that is more pleasing to Allah Most High.
7 Jumada al-Ūla 1448 AH
About Light from the Path
Who Are We?
Why Do We Exist?
Every day, we are faced with decisions whose consequences go beyond this world. Alhamdulillah, from His mercy, Allah sent the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to us as a guide. The path he took in life, or his Sunna, holds all the answers we need to better navigate ours. Following his Sunna and taking his path, leads to our hearts being enlightened and Allah being more pleased with us.
Our purpose is to clarify the path of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, through our fatwas, research, classes, and advising services in a manner that is accurate, reliable, and accessible.
How We Answer Questions and Conduct Research
All our answers, fatwas, and guidance are thoroughly researched, written, and reviewed by qualified scholars with chains of transmission leading back to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Our works are grounded in the Quran, the Sunna of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and the classical tradition of the scholars of the four madhhabs (schools of thought) of Islam. Long-form fatwas and research include relevant evidence from the Quran, Hadith, or texts of the scholars, while short-form fatwas might not include such evidence for brevity. Fatwas are given according to the madhhab and circumstance of the questioner.
Our Scholars
Shaykh Auzair Khilwati
Shaykh Auzair Khilwati is the founder and head of Light from the Path (LFP). He was born and raised in the United States. From a young age he pursued the sacred sciences, studying under local scholars before traveling to Dar al-Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen, where he spent nearly a decade studying under Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Shaykh Umar Husayn al-Khatib, and others. He graduated with certification in multiple disciplines, with a specialization in Shāfiʿī fiqh and authorization to issue fatwa. He also is a faculty member at Al-Maqasid.