Fatwas (Legal ruling)
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The ruling on one who say that The Prophet ﷺ betrayed the trustHas the one disbelieved who says that ‘the Prophet ﷺ betrayed the trust or deceived ‘Ali and that... |
Are the Prophets also Messengers?Are the Prophets mentioned in the saying of Allah, the Most High: “Verily, We have inspired you (O... |
Did the Salaf declare a particular individual a disbeliever?Is it allowed to declare a particular individual a disbeliever and did the Salaf in the past declare... |
Ruling on placing a wreath on a graveIs placing a wreath on a grave of a unknown Soldier equal to aggrandizing the Awliya and pious... |
The ruling on taking picturesWhat is the ruling on photographs, when they are for necessity and when they are for adornment? |
What is the future of occupied Jerusalem?A key point, what is the future of occupied Jerusalem and its destination after the peace treaty with... |
The Ruling on Cursing IsraelThe Jews; their known name is Yahud (Yehudi; Judah followers 1). However, they have begun... |
Concerning Oppressed Muslims in PalestineMay Allah reward you with good, this questioner says, what is your advice for the Muslims in light... |
Gharqad the tree of the JewsWhat is the Gharqad (a kind of thorny tree) tree? Answer: This kind of tree is well... |
Ruling on lazy performing prayersSome of the young men - may Allah guide them - are lazy about performing the prayer during... |
Islamic ruling on frozen chickensWhat is the ruling on meats imported from abroad and also frozen chicken about whose slaughter we do... |
Ruling on fasting without prayingI have witnessed some of the Muslim youth fasting, but they do not pray. Is the fast of... |
The ruling on divorcing a pregnant wifeIs it permissible to divorce a pregnant wife or not? Answer: There is no objection in divorcing... |
Ruling on wearing black garment in mourning for the deadIs it permissible to wear a black garment for (mourning) the dead, in particular a deceased husband? |
The Ruling on Violating Traffic RulesWhat is the Islamic ruling regarding someone who disregards traffic rules, someone, for example, who passes through a... |
The ruling on shaking with both handsIs it permissible to shake using both hands? Answer: For a Muslim male to shake his brother’s... |
Ruling on playing pokerSome people don’t just play poker, but they become engrossed in it. The time for prayer comes and... |
Ruling on Kidney TransplantsA friend of mine donated her kidney to her brother, who was suffering from kidney failure. She was... |
The ruling on one who thinks that 'right is wrong and vice versa'What is your opinion about people whose judgements have become perverse: they deem evil to be good, and... |
Is it permissible to translate the Quran?Is it permissible to translate the Qur’an, for example, into English, French, or Hebrew? Answer: To translate... |
Concerning al-Dirar Mosque (the mosque built by the hypocrites)What does this verse mean and what building is it referring to? Answer: Allah Ta’ala says: “The... |
Ruling on buying from the Jews who are in a state of war against the MuslimsQuestioner: Since there is war between us and the Jews is it permissible to buy from the Jews and... |
Muslims can not achieve glory or overcome their enemies unless they obey Allah and His MessengerHow can glory and might be to Muslims when they are so weak in a corrupted world that... |
Ruling on voting and candidacyIs it permissible to vote or nominate for elections, given the fact that our country is not ruled... |
What is meant by Al-Siyasah Al-Shar'iyyah?What is meant by Al-Siyasah Al-Shar’iyyah? Answer: Al-Siyasah Al-Shar’iyyah is policy that is based on the Qur’an... |
Ruling on voting the kuffar in electionsIs it permissible for a Muslim to vote in elections? If yes, is it permissible for them to... |
It is impermissible for a Muslim to elect a communistIs it permissible for a Muslim to vote in municipal elections for a communist or someone who mocks... |
On those who say that there are no politics in Islam and no Islam in politicsWhat is your view on those who say that there are no politics in Islam and no Islam... |
False accusations against UthmanAn author wrote that ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan, the Man with Two Lights, (may Allah be pleased with him)... |
Is it permissible for a Muslim to support communists?Is it permissible for a Muslim to become acquainted with communists and support them? What is the ruling... |
The Quran is the Word of Allah and is not createdWhat is the difference between one who says: “My articulation of the Qur’an is created” and one who... |
Is the Qur'an created?Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal stated in his book [As-Sunnah]: “The Qur’an is the Words of Allah, not created.... |
The ruling on political and religious parties Hizb ut-Tahrir and the Ikhwanul-MusliminWhat is the ruling on political and religious parties, such as the Hizb ut-Tahrir and the Ikhwan-ul-Muslimin (the... |
The ruling on invoking Allah against a ruler who does not judge according to Shari'ahWhat is the ruling on invoking Allah against a ruler who does not judge according to Allah’s revealed... |
Ruling on those who speak ill of the Muslim rulers and the scholarsThis one (the questioner) says: How should our stance be towards those who speak ill of the (Muslim)... |
Concerning the Hadith 'The best Jihad is a word of truth in front of an oppressive ruler'Does the Hadith “The best Jihad is a word of truth in front of an oppressive ruler” apply... |
Ruling on calling people to Islam through politicsWhich is better; to work for the benefit of Islam through politics or through calling people to work... |
The Ruling on pronouncing the intention to pray aloudWhat is the ruling on pronouncing the intention to pray aloud? Answer: Pronouncing the intention is an... |
The Ruling on Salatul-Hajah and Salat Hifzul Qur’anI have heard about Salatul-Hajah (The prayer of need) and Salat Hifzul Qur’an (The prayer of Qur’an memorization)... |
The ruling of travelling to Islamic Lands which has open sinningWhat is the ruling of travelling to Islamic Lands - where there is no ordering the good and... |
The ruling standing for a minute of silence in memory of martyrsIs it permissible to stand for a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs? Whenever specific social... |
Refutation upon the followers of bid'ah and deviationWhat do you say concerning the statement of the speaker: Indeed, the refutations upon the people of innovations... |
Obey Allah, the Messengerﷺ and those who are in authorityMay Allaah reward you, noble shaykh, what is your opinion with regards to the one who says: that... |
The ideology of the Khawarij in present timesAre those who carry the ideology of the Khawaarij present today? Answer: Far removed is Allaah from... |
Do Muslims Worship The Black Stone and The Ka'bah?What is the rebuttal to the Malaahidah (atheists) who say: You O Muslims worship a stone and circumambulate... |
All acts of worship depends on correct aqidahThere is (one) here who is lax concerning the importance of aqidah (creed) and he is of the... |
Explanation of the Quranic verse 'They are Deaf, Dumb, and Blind, so They Return Not'What is the explanation of the verse : “They are deaf, dumb, and blind, so they return not”... |
Concerning the Hadith 'Whoever Turns Away From My Sunnah'What is the meaning of the Hadith: “Whoever turns away from my Sunnah, then he is not of me.” Does one... |
Concerning bid'ah or innovations in the religionHis eminence, Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Salih al-’Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked concerning bid’ah (innovations).... |
Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them?Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them, inciting the... |
The ruling on referring a person as being HaramWhen a person does something that is deviant or something that goes against the Shariah, many people call... |
The Ruling on feeling shy or fear from speaking the truthMy complaint is that a feeling of fear or dread overcomes me when I want to remove an... |
Ruling on the one who disobeys the rulersWhat is the ruling regarding the one who disobeys the rulers or criticises them? Answer: Whoever disobeys... |
Those who declare the Muslim rulers to be disbelievers are from the KhawarijWhat is our position towards those who make takfeer of the Muslim rulers today, generally and in detail?... |
Ruling on Clapping One's Hands and WhistlingWhat is the ruling on people whistling and clapping their hands in parties? Answer: This practice appears... |
Concerning DemonstrationsAre demonstrations considered to be a means from the legitimate means of Da’wah? Answer: All praise and... |
Ruling on one who speaks ill of the works of Imam Muhammad bin 'Abdul-WahhabWhat is your opinion with regards to the one who mentions and describes the works of the Imam,... |
Ruling on accusing Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah of believing in anthropomorphismSome of the beliefs that are common in our country say that the Shaykh of Islam Ibn Taymiyyah... |
Ruling on writing Quranic verses and putting it in water and drink itWhat is the ruling on writing some Ayahs (Qur’anic verses) on a sheet of paper, putting it in... |
Is ruqyah performed by a Muslim to another permissible?What is the ruling on people who recite the Qur’an on others bearing in mind that some of... |
Ruqyah against ScorpionsThere are invocations claimed to protect against scorpions which have been tried and proven effective. It reads: “O... |
Ruling on bowing to one’s parentsIs it permissible to perform Ruku‘ (bowing) to one’s parents? Answer: This is impermissible and is tantamount... |
Ruling on treatment, ruqyah and amulets using Qur'anWhat is the ruling on treating the sick, making Ruqyah (recitation for healing or protection) or amulets or... |
Ruling on prostrate to anyone other than AllahWhat do you think of the claim of some People that whoever commit themselves to the Message of... |
Ruling on seeking treatment from a MushrikA man fell seriously ill. He visited many doctors but they could not cure his illness. When he... |
Ruling on going to a diviner in cases of illnessWhat is the ruling on going to Al-Sayyid (enchanter) in cases of serious disease. It should be noted... |
Is it permissible for Muslims to use all kinds of Ruqyah?Is it permissible for Muslims to use all kinds of Ruqyah (reciting Qur’an and saying supplications over the... |
Ruling on invoking Allah by His Names for healingCan Muslims make Du’a (supplication) to Allah using His Names for the cure of their illnesses? Answer:... |
Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah is one of the imams of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ahSome people claim that Ibn Taymiyyah does not belong to Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama`ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the... |
Can Ali ibn Abu Talib aid anyone after his death?Can Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) aid anyone in times of distress? Answer: Ali (may... |
Ruling on disbelieving in SalafiyyahWhat is your opinion, Oh virtuous Shaikh, about the one who says: that he is a disbeliever in... |
Ruling on visiting the grave of Arwaz and making offerings for himA group of people visits a Masjid (mosque) wherein is buried a Waliy (a pious person) called Sayidi... |
Ruling on following the funeral of grave-worshippersAllah (Exalted be He) says, “It is not (proper) for the Prophet and those who believe to ask... |
Ruling on carrying the wife of the deceasedSome peple, if a man dies, a woman who has not menstruated carries his wife around his grave... |
The Moon LandingWhat is your opinion regarding those who claim to have landed on the moon which we, as Muslims,... |
Words to be said at times of adversityI live with my parents, brothers, and sisters. We all love and respect each other, all praise be... |
Ruling on preparing food for the people who attend the funeralIs it permissible for the family of the deceased to cook food during the same day in which... |
Patience During HardshipI do not feel submission or the sweetness of faith. This may happen at times of diversity and... |
Enduring diseasesWhat is the ruling on the illnesses that befall the sons of Adam (i.e. humans); are they punishments... |
Allah will punish the person whom He loves beforehand in this worldHow correct is the statement ‘Allah will punish the person whom He loves beforehand in this world’? Does... |
Ruling on bury a Mushaf or Qur'an in the grave of deceasedIs it permissible to bury a Mushaf or the Qur’an in the grave of the deceased? What is... |
Ruling on gathering on the Prophet's MawlidIs it permissible to gather on the 12th of Rabi‘ul-Awwal to commemorate the Mawlid (the Prophet’s birthday)? |
Where is the grave of Al-Husayn?The Egyptians claim that the head of Al-Husayn is buried in Egypt, and the Iraqis have a Masjid... |
Ruling on going out to the market without husband permissionWhat is the ruling on a woman going out to the market without her husband’s permission? Answer:... |
Ruling on saying Allah and His Messenger know bestWhat is the Islamic ruling in your opinion on saying these phrases: “Allah knows that…,” “Allah forbid!” “Allah’s... |
Ruling on applying the phrase Al-Marhum and Al-Maghfur Lahu to the deceasedI often hear people say some words about which I would like to know the Islamic viewpoint. For... |
Ruling on concluding letters and petitions with the phrase May you last foreverWhat is the ruling on concluding letters and petitions with the phrase “May you last forever”? Answer:... |
Ruling on attributing blessings to natureA bottled water company wrote a strange sentence on a roadside advertising billboard. It says: “There are still... |
Every human is born in a state of natural disposition of monotheism, then his parents make him into a Jew or a Christian or a MagianIs the religion one is born into the true one? Answer: Every human is born in a... |
Every bid'ah is a going astrayScholars hold different opinions concerning Bid‘ah (innovation in religion); some of them say that there is a good... |
Ruling on one who claims that he saw the Prophet ﷺ in a state of wakefulnessQuestion : What is the ruling on a man who claims that he saw, while in a state of... |
Ruling on reciting Surah Ya-Sin over the deadWhat is the ruling on reciting the Surah of Ya-Sin over the dead, with the intention of dedicating... |
Ruling on reciting the Qur'an over the dead for a feeIn Morocco, most of the memorizers of the Qur’an say supplications in behalf of some people in return... |
Ruling on hiring people to recite Qur'an for the deadWhat is the ruling on taking money in return for reciting the Qur’an? Is there a special event... |
Way to deal with the followers of Batiniyyah and Ahlul-bi'dahQuestion How can I deal with the Batiniyyin1 and ahlul-bid’ah |
Difference between repentance and praying for forgivenessWhat is the difference between repentance and praying for forgiveness? Answer: Repentance is regret for what has... |
Ruling on praying behind an imam from the bareilawi sectWhat is the ruling on praying behind an imam from the bareilawi sect, who believes that the Prophet... |
Hajj by a MushrikA Mushrik (one who associates others with Allah) performed Hajj and a long time after their return from... |
Ruling on Changing Names after HajjWhat is the ruling on a person changing their name like most of the Indonesian pilgrims do? Indonesians... |
The ruling on supplications accompanied by musicWhat is the ruling on supplications accompanied by music? Answer: This is not permissible, for music in... |
Ruling on listening to songsWhat is the ruling on listening to singing? Answer: Listening to songs is haram, for Allah (Exalted... |
Ruling on hearing songs or music without intendingWhat is the ruling on hearing songs on the telephone that you have no choice but to listen... |
What is the kind of bell that is forbidden?What is the kind of bell that is forbidden? Please note that there are electric bells that make sounds... |
Marriage is Half Your ReligionThe Sunnah indicates that it is prescribed to get married, and that it is one of the Sunnahs of the... |
Ruling on Palestinian IntifadaToday we are witnessing a major political phenomenon that has shaken the world, namely the uprising of the... |
What is the way of solving the Palestinian issueWhat is the way of solving the Palestinian issue which becomes more complicated each day? Answer: The... |
Green Dome over the Prophet’s graveThere are those who take the building of the green dome over the Prophet’s grave in the Prophet’s Mosque as evidence that... |
Ruling on Islamic AnasheedWhat deserves attention also is: The tapes that are being increasingly circulated amongst the practicing youth in which anasheed done... |
Ruling on commanding one's children under ten to offer SalahAre parents of children under ten considered sinners if their children do not perform Salah (Prayer)? Answer:... |
Ruling on extravagant and lavishness during funeralsWhat is the ruling on extravagance in funerals? The bereaved family serve dinners for those who come to... |
Punishment in the GraveI learned from some Muslim scholars that a dead person comes to life in the grave, answers the... |
It was not authentically reported that a dead person can see the Prophet in his graveAfter death and burial, does a person see the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the grave? Shall... |
Is there any Adhkar from the Qur'an and the Sunnah that can be said to rescue one from the punishment of the grave?What is the evidence from the Qur’an and the Sunnah showing that certain things can protect people from... |
Hadith about the Prophet putting a palm leave on the gravesIbn ‘Abbas narrated: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) once passed by two graves and said: “These two... |
Ruling on keeping marriage with one wife who does not prayI am a married man, but my wife knows nothing of the Glorious Qur’an and she also does... |
How to rectify the Muslim's AqidahHow can Muslims rectify and preserve their Islamic Aqidah (creed)? Answer: ‘Aqidah can be rectified and preserved... |
How to achieve TawhidHow can Tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah/ monotheism) be achieved? Answer: A Muslim can achieve... |
Tawhid-ul-Rububiyyah is denied only by deviated peopleAs the communists and atheists of today deny Allah’s Existence, is this not considered a denial of Tawhid-ul-Rububiyyah... |
Copyrights on tapesI work in the field of information technology. Since I started work in this field, I have made... |
Ruling on saying Allah is OmnipresentWhat is the ruling on saying that Allah (Glorified be He) exists everywhere? Answer: Saying that Allah... |
The things that nullify one's IslamCan you mention to the listeners the things which take out a person from the Din (religion) of... |
Actions and deeds that bring a person closer to ParadiseHe (the questioner) is asking about actions and deeds that bring a person closer to Jannah (Paradise) and... |
Explaining what strengthens faithHow does a Mu’min (believer) become firm in Iman (faith)? Answer: The Prophet (peace be upon him)... |
The Prophet (peace be upon him) teaching 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) the Du'a of visiting gravesWhat is the degree of authenticity of the Hadith reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) in... |
How can a Muslim know the extent of his ImanHow can a Muslim know the extent of his Iman (faith/ belief)? Answer: This can be known... |
How do I taste the sweetness of Iman (faith)How do I taste the sweetness of Iman (faith)? Answer: Turn to Allah, paying a lot of... |
Refuting those opining that the rulings of Shari'ah do not match with the present timeA man allege that the Shari’ah contains some rulings incompatible with modern time and hence must be reconsidered... |
Difference between Iman and IslamWhat is the difference between Iman and Islam? Answer: Iman is Islam and Islam is Iman (i.e.... |
Ruling on claiming knowledge of the UnseenA sister asks: There is a man in our village who claims to have knowledge of the Ghayb... |
Who are the Magians of this Ummah?Who are the Magians of this Ummah, Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ? Answer: They are the denying Qadariyyah who... |
Validity of acts of worship by someone committing a sin that entails executing the HaddSomeone drinks Khamr (intoxicants) and commits Zina (sexual intercourse outside marriage) but they perform Salah (Prayer) and the... |
Rule on drink Khamr for relieve painsIs it permissible for a believer to drink Khamr claiming that it relieves some of their pains? |
Ruling on wearing gloves while prayingAbdullah Abu Omar from Jordan asks: In winter, my hands become very cold, can I wear woolen gloves... |
The ruling on smiling during SalahDoes smiling during Salah (Prayer) invalidate it ? Answer: Smiling does not invalidate Salah but laughing with... |
Ruling on PalmistrySome people say that the lines on the right palm are in the shape of the Arabic number... |
Ruling on Ghulu in loving the Prophet (peace be upon him)What does Ghulu in loving the Prophet (peace be upon him) mean? Answer: Ghulu (Exceeding proper limits)... |
Sites of the Prophets' gravesIn the Sultanate of Oman, particularly in the South, there is a Masjid (mosque) and a grave in... |
The location of the grave of Al-HusaynPeople talk a great deal and have different opinions about where the grave of Al-Husayn is located. Can... |
Exposition that the exact location of the grave of Al-Khadir is unknownThere is a mausoleum in our residential district where people claim the body of Al-Khadir (peace be upon... |
Is it true that Ali fought the Jinn?A questioner from Republic of Yemen asks: is it true that Imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with... |
Ruling on the green dome on the grave of the Prophet (peace be upon him)We learnt from Shaykh Abdul- ‘Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz that domes and other buildings on graves are... |
Was Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab's Da'wah based on Takfir?Some claim that Takfir (declaring someone to be a disbeliever) that is known nowadays was the product of... |
All of the scholars in Saudia are Wahhabis?My parents are not upon the correct methodology and Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) has guided me... |
Ruling on Funeral Prayer for people transgressing Shari'ahIf a Muslim transgresses the Shari’ah (Islamic law), should Muslims offer Funeral Prayer for him on his death... |
Extolling Allah means praising Him a lotWhat is the meaning of extolling Allah? Answer: Extolling Allah means praising Him a lot; i.e., (saying):... |
Allah's Speech to MosesHow many times did Allah speak to Musa (Moses, peace be upon him)? Did He speak to him... |
What is the difference between Al-Hilm and Al-SabrWhat is the difference between Al-Hilm (forbearance) and Al-Sabr (patience), which is one of Allah’s Attributes? Answer:... |
The word 'AqidahA questioner asks: Is it true that the word ‘Aqidah (belief) is incorrect and baseless, and that it... |
Noah was the first messengerA questioner asks: Who was the first Prophet: Idris (Enoch) or Nuh (Noah) (peace be upon them)? |
The difference between a prophet and a messengerWhat is the difference between a prophet and a messenger? Answer: The well-known view of scholars is... |
Meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)What is the meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)? May Allah reward you best. Answer: It means... |
Definition of IslamPlease, illustrate to me the meaning of Islam. Answer: Islam means total submission to Allah (Exalted be... |
Theory of human evolution or Darwin's theoryI have read a lot about the theory that humans evolved from an ape-like ancestor. The theory proposes... |
Ruling on women offering Janazah PrayerIs it permissible for women to offer Janazah (Funeral) Prayer, or not? Answer: Yes, generally, it is... |
Rule on associating with the disbelieversWhat is the association with Kafirs (disbelievers) that is prohibited by Shari`ah (Islamic Law)? Answer: Loving the... |
The ruling on Taswir of an inanimate objectsIf Taswir (painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography) of inanimate objects is lawful from the Shar’i perspective, is it... |
Ruling on painting, drawing, sculpture, photographyWhat is your view concerning the claim that taking photographs of humans is permissible, while drawing pictures is... |
The ruling on putting pictures in homesWe know that hanging pictures in homes is Haram (prohibited). Can we hang them in the bathroom, whether... |
The ruling on keeping picturesWhat is the ruling on personal photos one has? Answer: These photos should be disposed of if... |
The ruling on caricaturesWhat is the ruling on caricatures in newspapers and magazines that include drawings of persons? Answer: The... |
Issue on painting, drawing, sculpture, photographyIs it permissible for a teacher to draw animate beings in the course of teaching as a visual... |
Ruling on Muslims residing in a non-Muslim countryWhat is your advice for the unemployed Muslim brothers and sisters who live in England and receive financial... |
Do supplication and voluntary charity repel the Divine Decree and Predestination?Do supplication and Sadaqah (voluntary charity) repel the Divine Decree and Predestination? Answer: Predestination that Allah (Glorified... |
What should a son do who was raised by an ignorant familyWhat should a son do who was raised by an ignorant family then learned Islamic knowledge and informed... |
The authority of Hadith-ul-AhadWhat about a person who denies the punishment in the grave, because the reports in this regard are... |
Duties of a teacherAll praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. One of the most... |
A Muslim is not permitted to seek forgiveness for grandparents who die as MushriksI have grandparents who died in Shirk (disbelief); is it permissible to ask Allah’s Forgiveness for them? |
Ruling on asking forgiveness for the disbelieversA Muslim man renounced Islam and died in this state, can we declare him to be a disbeliever?... |
Ruling on watching movies and television and playing cards during the daytime in RamadanSome Muslims spend most of the day in Ramadan watching movies, soap operas, videos, television, and playing cards.... |
Is the month of Ramadan an exclusive feature of the Muslims?Is the month of Ramadan an exclusive feature of our Muslim nation only or it was also prescribed... |
Advise for Muslims on the occasion of the beginning of blessed RamadanWhat is the word you would like to direct to the Muslim Ummah (nation based on one creed)... |
Ruling on joining religious partiesWhat do you advise preachers to do against the religious innovators? We would like you to direct special... |
Each group claims to be the right groupYour Eminence, Fitnahs (temptations) have spread in the arena of Da’wah (calling to Islam) due to the presence... |
The meaning of 'Newly invented things'What are the “Newly invented things” (mentioned in a Hadith)? Answer: The Hadith of the Prophet (peace... |
We do not declare a Muslim as a disbeliever for committing a sin unless he believes it is lawful.Some people ascribe the following saying of Salaf (righteous predecessor): “We do not declare a Muslim as a... |
Ruling on making Sujud and slaughtering for other than Allah out of ignoranceWhat is the ruling on making Sujud (Prostration) and slaughtering for other than Allah out of ignorance? Is... |
The importance of women's face-veilI would like Your Eminence to answer me concerning the importance of a woman covering her face. Is... |
Darwinian TheoryWe studied something about the theory of Evolution and all that relates to creation as this forms part... |
Darwin's theory of evolutionThere are some who claim that man was once an ape and then evolved. Is this correct, and... |
Ruling on the call to rapprochement between religionsIs the call for rapprochement between religions (Islam - Christianity - Judaism) a legitimate one? Is it permissible... |
Ruling on cauterization as a way of curing epilepsyAn epileptic woman is possessed by a female Jinn. When the Jinn is beaten, she refuses to depart... |
Ruling on Tabarruk from the Messenger ﷺ after his deathDid the Barakah (blessings) of the Messenger (peace be upon him) end with his death? Answer: Tabarruk... |
The Hadith: 'Allah curses the person who offers a sacrifice to anyone other than Allah'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Allah curses the person who offers a sacrifice to... |
Living in a village where there are Bid'ahsThe questioner explains his circumstances and those of the town where his mother is living. She keeps asking... |
A poem attributed to Imam Abu HanifahI found the attached poem and read it only to find that it includes verses entailing Shirk (associating... |
Is it permissible to vow and sacrifice for the sake of the Waliy?There is a grave in our village which is said to belong to one of the righteous people.... |
Do Wahhabis deny Shafa’ah (intercession)Do Wahhabis deny Shafa’ah (intercession) by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)? Answer: Any wise... |
What is the explanation of the word Salaf and who are Al-Salafiyun?What is the explanation of the word “Salaf” and who are “Al-Salafiyun (Salafis)”? Could you give me an... |
Who are Al-Salaf Al-SalehI hear much about the Salaf, who are the Salaf, O Noble Shaykh? Answer: The meaning of... |
Who are Ahl Al-Sunnah wal Jama‘ahWhat is the definition of the term “Ahl Al-Sunnah wal Jama‘ah”? Are the scholars of the Barelwi school... |
What is Salafiyyah?What is “Al-Salafiyyah”? and what is your opinion regarding it? Answer: Salafiyyah (Salafism) is a term derived... |
Ruling on various Islamic movementsIn Sudan, an Islamic Organization among the various movements of Sufism and Salafism has been established. This organization... |
Is there a new and old Salafiyyah?Is there a ‘Salafiyyah Qadeemah (old)’ and ‘Salafiyyah Jadeedah (new)’, or is there just one Salafiyyah? Answer:... |
Comments on some books of Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-KhaliqFrom Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to the honorable son Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq, may Allah guide him to... |
Ruling on using hair medicinesIf a person suffers hair loss and becomes bald, will it be permissible to use medication to generate... |
Treatment with rock hyrax dungThe dung of rock hyrax is used as a cure for many diseases and is sold by spice... |
Treating tooth problemsIs pulling out natural teeth and replacing them with artificial ones considered an offence of trying to change... |
Treating the mentally retardedIs it permissible to refuse to treat a mentally and physically retarded person because his treatment will cost... |
Treating enuresisA university student suffers a lot when he makes Wudu’ (ablution), as he stays in the bathroom for... |
Ruling on treatment with opiumIs it permissible to use opium or alcoholic drinks like vinegar as medication for curing illnesses? Answer:... |
Ruling on treatment with narcoticsAs a physician, it is sometimes necessary to use narcotics such as Morphine, Cocaine, and Valium in treatment.... |
Ruling on treating women's breastsMy wife is ill with breast atrophy. Even though the breasts were improving during the period of breastfeeding,... |
Ruling on treating using snakesSomeone uses snakes in treatment and claims that this is permissible when necessary. He puts a live snake... |
Ruling on treatment with tiger fatWhat is the ruling on so-called (tiger fat) that is currently widespread in the market? Is it permissible... |
Ruling on treatment with sedatives and tranquilizersWhat is the ruling on medical treatment with sedatives, tranquilizers, and drugs that affect the brain and overall... |
Ruling on treatment with intoxicantsWhat is the ruling on drinking Khamr (intoxicants) in case of necessity, i.e. Being advised by the doctor... |
Ruling on treating diabetes with a medicine extracted from pigsDiabetes is a widespread disease which develops as a result of deficiency of insulin secretion at the pancreas... |
Ruling on taking hypnotic drugsIs it permissible to use a hypnotic drug (sleeping pills)? Answer: Yes, it is permissible to use... |
Ruling on mixing drugs with intoxicating alcoholIt is evident that drugs are indispensable and available for people through many means; they may have it... |
Ruling on medicines containing KhamrI came across a medicine called Dentinox in one pharmacy in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah. This medicine is used for... |
Ruling on giving the father a medicine to quit smoking without his knowledgeMy father smokes tobacco, but we have found a drug that will rid him of this habit forever.... |
Ruling on drinking donkey's milk as treatmentSome people drink the milk of domestic donkeys. Whenever I inform them about its prohibition, they argue that... |
Ruling on drinking the blood of human beings as a treatment for rabiesWhat is the ruling on drinking the blood of the Burazy family belonging to the two tribes of... |
Ruling on cleaning with cologne and alcoholWhat is the ruling on using cologne with alcohol for medical purposes such as a disinfectant for injuries?... |
Ruling on bloodlettingIs it permissible to practice bloodletting to discharge bad blood from some veins? Answer: It is permissible... |
Prohibited medicinesWhat are the kinds of herbs a Muslim is forbidden to make use of for treatment? Answer:... |
Prescribing a medicine containing alcoholI want to hear your Fatwa on some medicines that contain alcohol. I am so worried and anxious... |
The claim that Islam is based on morals and not SalahSome people say that Islam is not just to perform Salah (Prayer), but it is to be of... |
Ruling on disagreement between groupsThere are many points of disagreement among the Salafiyyah (those following the way of the righteous predecessors) and... |
What are the fundamentals and principles of the Salafi Da'wahWhat are the fundamentals and principles of the Salafi (those who following the way of the righteous predecessors)... |
The difference between 'Aqidah and ManhajThere is a current debate about the difference between ‘Aqidah (creed) and Manhaj (methodology) and people have started... |
Ruling on Muslims who cannot practice their rites publiclyIn Britain it is not allowed to call the Adhan (call to Prayer) loudly except inside the Masjid... |
Necessity of Hijrah for anyone who fears for his religion in his countryDoes migration become obligatory upon a Muslim who feels insecure about himself or fears falling into Fitnah (sedition)... |
Hijrah from countries of Kufr, sorcery and charlatanismHijrah (a believer’s migration to an Islamic land) does not end until the coming of the Day of... |
Fleeing with religion from non-Muslim countriesYour Eminencies, Muslim Scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I would like you to provide me with... |
Conditions of Dar Al-Harb and Dar Al-KufrWhat are the necessary conditions of Dar-ul-Harb (enemy territory/non-believers’ country)? Answer: The countries whose rulers and those... |
The meaning and conditions of HijrahWhat are the conditions of Hijrah (a believer’s migration to an Islamic land) according to Islam? What is... |
What is the ruling on having multiple Islamic groups?What is the ruling on having multiple Islamic groups? If I am convinced with the ideas of a... |
Who are the Mutafayhiqun?Who are the “Mutafayhiqun”? Answer: They are those given to ostentatious, braggart speech. |
What is the way to attain Taqwa?I hear the call to observe Taqwa, but I cannot determine whether I have attained it, because it... |
The meaning of knowing Islam with evidenceWhat does the author of “Hashiatul-Usul Al-Thalathah” mean by his statement: “Knowledge of Islam has to be substantiated... |
Who are Ahl-ul-Qiblah?One of the principles of Ahlus-Sunnah (adherents to the Sunnah) is not to declare whether a person from... |
The existence of Gog and Magog and attributing them to human beingsAre Ya’juj and Ma’juj (Gog and Magog), that were mentioned in the Qur’an, on this Earth or are... |
Will the Antichrist appear?Will Al-Masih-ul-Dajjal (the Antichrist) appear, because - from what I have read - some scholars have confirmed this... |
Who is Imam Al-Mahdy?Who is Al-Mahdy and what are the Signs of the Hour? Answer: Al-Mahdy is a man from... |
Who are Gog and Magog and where are they?Who are Ya’juj and Ma’juj (Gog and Magog), which continent do they possibly live in, and are they... |
Warning against the bad deeds of Fasiq persons is not tale-bearingSomeone is known for their misbehavior and they publicly commit a major sin such as drinking alcohol. Thus,... |
The trial of Al-DajjalWe heard about the story of Fitnah (trial) of Al-Masih-ul-Dajjal (the Antichrist), that he will command the sky... |
Will the dead feel the coming of Al-Dajjal?Will Al-Masih-ul-Dajjal (the Antichrist) be sent to everyone, alive or dead, or just to those who will be... |
Some of the signs of the HourWould you please explain the Signs of the Hour and tell us how we can protect ourselves from... |
Scholars are obliged to enjoin good and forbid evilThe Qur’an and authentic Sunnah contain texts that signify enjoining good and forbidding evil, and the obligation of... |
Someone who mentions another's faults in his faceIs it permissible for someone to frankly tell someone else about his defects? Answer: It is permissible... |
The meaning of the existence of Dajjal and describing him as one-eyedAl-Masih-ul-Dajjal (the Antichrist) is mentioned in many Hadiths, what is the meaning of Al-Masih-ul-Dajjal (the Antichrist)? Does he... |
Muslim's attitude towards political partiesSome Muslims take part in political parties. These parties follow either Russia or America. There are many such... |
Matters that need disapproval of evilIs it allowed to reprove a Muslim because he believes that pictures are permissible? What things are permissible... |
Authenticity of the Hadiths mentioning Al-DajjalAre there any Hadiths mentioning the appearance of Al-Masih-ul-Dajjal (the Antichrist)? Are these Hadiths ranked as Sahih (a... |
Gog and MagogAre Ya’juj and Ma’juj (Gog and Magog) from Banu Adam (human beings, descendents from Prophet Adam)? Answer:... |
Advising or complaining to the ruler from someone abandoning the congregational SalahIs it obligatory on me to complain to the Imam about someone who does not attend the congregational... |
The coming out of Al-MahdyI would like to know the validity of the existence of Al-Mahdy who will appear on earth. Are... |
Calling people to Allah with wisdom and fair preachingAll the inhabitants of the village embraced Islam. But about half of the village have idols in their... |
Calling Muslims who do not know IslamMy question is about what should be given priority while practicing Da’wah (call to Islam) here. Muslims here... |
Authentic book that deals with the signs of the Day of Judgment and the battlesWhat is the most authentic book that deals with the signs of the Day of Judgment and the... |
Al-JassasahIs Al-Jassasah, which is mentioned in the Hadith reported by Tamim Al-Dary, the same creature as the one... |
Advising sinners and disobedient people and one's attitude towards themHow should a Muslim deal with an abusive man who speaks evil utterances of disbelief and oaths of... |
Reports about the Awaited Al-Mahdy and the descending of 'IsaWhat is reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) regarding the appearance of the Awaited Mahdy and... |
Abdullah ibn SayyadWho is Ibn Sa’id? Is he Al-Masih-ul-Dajjal (the Antichrist)? Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) not... |
Concerning the Hadith: 'You will fight against the Jews and you will gain victory over them.'Is the Hadith that says: “There will come a day when Muslims will gain victory over the Jews,... |
The Hadith on splitting of this Ummah into seventy-three sectsI read a Hadith mentioned by the Shaykh of Islam Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab, in his book entitled “Mukhtasar... |
Ruling on obedience to parents leads to committing sinsA young lady wants to wear Niqab (face veil), knowing that it is Fard (obligatory, based on a... |
Ruling on a father who breaks all contact with his daughter due to her wearing HijabWhat is the ruling on a father who breaks all contact with his daughter due to her wearing... |
Revenue from endowed landAre the payments for having permission to hire Waqf [endowment] included in its revenue or a part of... |
Ruling on borrowing from money dedicated as WaqfI have a plot of arable land owned by my father as a Waqf (endowment). I take care... |
Is it permissible to bow to greet a Muslim or a non-Muslim?We joined a karate club in America. The coach said: “You should bow when your opponent bows to... |
Ruling on medical insuranceI would like to tell Your Eminence that Riyadh Reconstruction Company secures healthcare coverage to its employees and... |
When was Hajj made obligatory?In which year, following the Hijrah (Prophet’s migration to Madinah), was Hajj made obligatory? What is the most... |
Seeking husband's permission to perform obligatory HajjI am a married woman for forty years. I’ve been asking my husband to perform Hajj and he... |
Ruling on HajjSome people claim that there is no obligation to go to the holy lands to perform Hajj. They... |
Repeating HajjIs it preferable to perform Hajj every year for whoever wishes to do so and it is not... |
Obligation of Hajj even in the company the followers of Bid'ahWe would like to inform you that many of our Sunni Muslim brothers who live on the Persian... |
New revert entering the Sacred Precincts without changing his namePermanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’ has read what was sent by to the General Chairman by... |
Merit of HajjAre major sins forgiven by virtue of Hajj Mabrur (Hajj sincerely done, not mixed with any sin, and... |
Importance of Makkah to MuslimsHow important is Makkah to the Muslim world? Answer: Allah has made Makkah a place of resort... |
Ibrahim's proclamation to mankind to perform HajjQestion: It is claimed that Allah (Exalted be He) ordered His Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to proclaim... |
Hastening to fulfill religious obligationsMay I delay performing Hajj for one or two years, although I can perform it this year, for... |
Hajj performed by a person who committed an act of KufrAfter performing Hajj, a person committed Zina (sexual intercourse outside marriage) and sometimes neglected Salah (Prayer). Later, this... |
Hajj For MinorsIf I want to take my son, who has not yet reached adolescence, with me to Hajj, should... |
Ruling on bringing up a foundlingA woman took home a female infant from one of the hospitals in the Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia)... |
Ruling on adopting a foundlingOne of my relatives found a baby, whose age at that time was just a few hours old.... |
Ruling on denying the Hadiths of the Messenger (peace be upon him)What do you say about the people who deny the Hadiths of the Messenger (peace be upon him)?... |
Do the books of Hadith explain the Qur'an?Do the books of Hadith explain the Qur’an? Is it true that there is no Sunnan (supererogatory acts... |
Ruling on paying the woman money to have intercourseI am an unmarried man; I fear committing sins. What is the ruling if I give a woman... |
Ruling on befriending womenA man lived with a woman (without marriage) for a long time and she bore him many children.... |
Professing committing ZinaIn our school, some students talk publicly about Zina (adultery) and admit to having committed it. What should... |
Confusion in lineage as a reason behind prohibiting ZinaThere is an Ayah (Qur’anic verse) in the Glorious Qur’an, which states that Zina (sexual intercourse outside marriage)... |
Salah of a menstruating womanIf a woman is purified from menstruation or postpartum bleeding before sunset, should she perform the Zhuhr (Noon)... |
Ruling on masturbation during RamadanI am a young man in the habit of masturbating. I masturbated on one of the days of... |
Ruling on wearing something bearing a cross while prayingWhat is your opinion concerning performing Salah (Prayer) while wearing a watch that has the sign of the... |
Should all the Salahs prayed after a forgotten Salah be repeated when this Salah is remembered?What is the ruling on a person who forgets, or is asleep at the time of one of... |
Salah of a person who drinks intoxicantsWhat is the ruling on a person who drinks Khamr (intoxicants) at night and offers Salah (Prayer) during... |
Obligation of Salah on a MukallafIs Salah obligatory at all times? What is the ruling if a person gives up Salah because of... |
Making up for missed Salah due to unconsciousness or sicknessMy ninety-nine year old father was hit in a car accident. He was taken to a hospital where... |
Making up for missed Salah due to sleep or other reasonsAllah has guided me to obey Him. I offer the daily prayers on time except for Fajr (Dawn).... |
Exhorting children to prayThe Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Command your children to pray when they are seven... |
Ruling on deliberate abandoning or delaying of Salah after its prescribed timeWhat is the ruling if a woman delays performing Salah (Prayer) after its due time and encourages her... |
Clothing for women during SalahI used to pray without wearing Hijab (veil), as I did not know of its obligation during prayer.... |
Jesus was no more than a Messenger of AllahThis question includes Ayahs (Qur’anic verses) which the Qadianis (a deviant sect) quote as evidence for their opinion.... |
The translation of the Qur’an by Muhammad Asad contains fatal errors and flagrant false beliefsWe were informed that a translation of the Qur’an by Muhammad Asad would be published soon in Dublin,... |
The life of Jesus, his descent, destroying the cross, killing pigs and calling to the truthIs Prophet ‘Isa (peace be upon him) still alive until now? Did he die like other prophets? What... |
Sufi belief in Al-KhadirIn several Islamic countries many Muslims, as well as Sufi leaders think that Al-Khadir, the man Allah directed... |
Ruling on claiming that Al-Khadir takes care of people in rivers and desertsIs Al-Khadir (peace be upon him) a guardian of the rivers and deserts and does he help those... |
The bodies of messengers are still intact and do not decay after deathIt is well known that all the prophets have died. However, during the journey of Isra’ (Night Journey)... |
Working according to Ahad Hadith in matters of creed and Muslims' creed about JesusI am a Muslim girl who believes that Allah saved ‘Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) from crucifixion... |
The wisdom behind sending Messengers over sporadic periodsWhat is the wisdom behind sending the prophets and messengers over sporadic periods of time? Why were they... |
Was there any messenger before Noah?Allah sent 313 messengers; the first of them was Nuh (Noah) and the last was Muhammad. Was there... |
The Jews killing prophetsHe misinterpreted the verses declaring that the Israelites murdered their prophets and rejected them under the claim that... |
Ruling on believing that Jesus has a fatherIt is claimed that ‘Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) had a father, and believing that he was... |
Prophet Joseph, peace be upon himDoes the word Asbat (Descendants of Jacob) mentioned in the Qur’an include Prophet Yusuf’s (Joseph) brothers who threw... |
The name of Abraham's fatherWas the father of Ibrahim (Abraham) Al-Khalil (The Close Servant) (peace be upon him) called Azar or Azaar?... |
People's need for Allah's MessengersIn light of being honored with faculties of reason and natural disposition, do humans stand in need of... |
On the Jews and Christians concerning the crucifixion of JesusCan you tell us about the claim that ‘Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) was crucified but did... |
Number of prophets and messengersHow many Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them) were there? Answer: No one knows their number... |
On movie entitled A Man from Babel about the life story of Prophet AbrahamDear brother, Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Aziz ibn Baz I am a director and scenarist. I recently thought of producing a... |
Is Adam a prophet or a messenger?Is it from the articles of faith to believe that Adam was the first prophet as was pointed... |
Ruling on denies Abraham was thrown in the fireWhat is the ruling on he who denies that Ibrahim (Abraham) (peace be upon him) was thrown in... |
Obedience to the rulerMany questions raised about the statement that Your Eminence declared: “Obeying the ruler is Obligatory” and the Hadith:... |
Ruling on reciting Quran over the deadSome people recite the Qur’an by the grave for/over the dead in return for certain rewards. Do the... |
Bidahs committed in funeralsWhat is the ruling on some of the traditions observed in funerals such as holding banquets, reciting the... |
The Anti-ChristIs it stated that the One-Eyed Al-Dajjal reveals his leg or not? Answer: As far as we... |
The principle of Al-Wala' wal-Bara'Please explain for whom should be the principle of Al-Wala’ wal-Bara’ (loyalty and disassociation for Allah’s Sake)? Is... |
Some practices done upon burialWhen someone dies, people have certain practices that I am going to list, hoping that you will comment... |
Ruling on the family of the deceased serving food for people and holding ceremonies on certain daysA few groups of scholars, who call themselves Ahl-us-Sunnah (adherents to the Sunnah), have appeared in our country.... |
Ruling on seeking help from the Messenger when digging the graveIn some of our villages when digging a grave, the diggers keep on repeating a particular word, which... |
Ruling on offering condolences to the deceased's family to say: may rest be in your lifeIs it permissible to say to the family of the deceased: “May the rest be in your life”?... |
Ruling on gathering for offering condolencesWe wrote to you two years ago about establishing a house for offering or receiving condolences in the... |
On a habit dated to occur twenty, thirty or forty days after the time of deathWe have a custom that whenever any distress like an accident or death befalls a person or any... |
When there is a funeral, lines of lamps are hung, chairs are brought and reciters of the Qur'an are hired to recite the Qur'anIt can be noticed in Makkah Al-Mukarramah known as Allah’s Sacred City, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah and Jeddah that when... |
Ruling on following the funeral of a Kafir and attending his burialI live in a rural area where there are Muslims and Christians. Whenever a Muslim dies, the Christians... |
What should a woman do when she has her monthly period and she is unable to offer SalahWhat should a woman do when she has her monthly period and she is unable to offer Salah... |
Muslim world has corrupt in AqidahOur Shaykh, it becomes evident through messages sent to this program that our Muslim world is full of... |
The dome on the grave of the Prophet is no pretextI know that building domes on graves is impermissible; however, some people say it is permissible and they... |
Scale models of the two Sacred MosquesI would like to know the ruling on making a model for Al-Haramayn Al-Sharifayn (the Two Sacred Mosques... |
Ruling on building domes over gravesSome people consider the green dome that was built on the Prophet’s grave in Madinah evidence for the... |
Committing major sins affects one's faithWhat is the ruling on committing sins, particularly major sins? Does this affect one’s faith? Answer: Yes,... |
Meaning of ShirkWhat does Shirk mean? What is the meaning of Allah’s Saying: “O you who believe! Do your duty... |
Ruling on writing on gravesIs it permissible to place a metal plate or a “sign” inscribed with some Ayahs (Qur’anic verses), the... |
Ruling on holding funeral ceremoniesAccording to our customs, when someone dies, people gather outside their house, ornamental light bulbs are hung (like... |
Ruling on cutting down harmful trees at gravesIs it permissible to cut down the harmful trees at the graves? Answer: They should be cut... |
Is a tree growing on a grave a sign of anything?I noticed that when some people see a tree growing on a grave, they describe the inhabitant of... |
How to call those who are influenced by certain cultures to IslamWhat is the best way to practice Da’wah (calling to Islam) with people who are influenced by certain... |
Disapproving evil done by relativesWhat should a believing woman do when she sees one of her relatives committing evil acts? Answer:... |
Ruling on listening to songsMany men and women are fond of songs, what is the ruling on listening to songs? Please advise. Answer:... |
Ruling on offering sacrifices at the shrines and supplicating to their inhabitantsWhat is the ruling on offering sacrifices at the shrines of Awliya’ (pious people)? What is the ruling... |
Wahhabiyah and Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-WahhabSome people told me that there is a thing called “Wahhabiyyah”, but I explained to them that there... |
Issue On Visiting GraveyardsDear Shaykh, Common people from among the Sufis attend the celebration of the Prophet’s birth, believing that these... |
What is WahhabiyahWhat is Wahhabism? Answer: Wahhabism is the term which the enemies of Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab (may... |
Some people accuse Your Eminence of being a religious bigot and the country of being WahabiSome people from outside the country accuse Your Eminence of being a religious bigot and the country of... |
Is it true that the followers of Imam Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab seized the Arabian Peninsula and reached MadinahIs it true that when the followers of Imam Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab (may Allah be merciful to... |
People of Bid'ah are not of Al-Firqah Al-NajiyahIs a Mubtadi’ (one who introduces innovations in religion) excluded from the Al-Firqah Al-Najiyah (the Saved Sect) and... |
Woman's Hijab colorShould the Hijab (veil) of a Muslim woman be black or can it also be another color? |
Wearing black clothesIs it obligatory for women to dress in black when going out, or can they wear any color... |
Ruling on wearing a brassiereWhat is the ruling on women wearing a brassiere? Answer: Wearing a brassiere defines women’s breasts and... |
Ruling on wearing sheer clothesWhat is the ruling on women wearing sheer clothes? Answer: It is not permissible for women to... |
Ruling on a woman wearing tight clothesIs it permissible for a woman to wear tight clothes or white dress? Answer: It is not... |
Ruling on a Women uncovering their hands in the presence of non-MahramsIs it permissible for a woman to uncover her hands in public or not? Answer: The palms... |
Ruling on a woman removing hair from her bodyI asked you previously about the ruling on a woman’s plucking of excessive hair from her body and... |
Ruling on a woman who cover her head and uncover her faceIf a woman wears clothes covering her head while uncovering her face and wears a garment covering everything... |
Ruling on wearing tight shirtsWomen here in our country wear tight shirts that reveal the shape of their bodies. I heard on... |
Ruling on wearing skirt's openingFashion designs are rampant in the world today. Some women wear clothes that are zipped up at the... |
Ruling on wearing scarf that covers the head partially leaving some hair uncoveredIs it permissible for a woman to cover her head with a scarf that covers the head partially... |
Ruling on wearing ornamented clothes at weddingsIs it permissible for women to wear ornamented clothes at weddings while non-Mahrams (not spouses or unmarriageable relatives)... |
Ruling on trimming eyebrowsWhat is the ruling on women trimming eyebrows? Answer: It is not permissible for women to remove... |
Ruling on trimming eyebrows and the hair in betweenWhat is the religious ruling on trimming the hair of the eyebrows and the hair in between if... |
Ruling on those who believes that wearing black clothes will be in Hellfire foreverSome people claim that if a man makes his wife wear the Hijab (veil) and stay at home,... |
Ruling on parting hair on sideWhat is the ruling on a woman parting her hair on the side, making only one braid, or... |
Ruling on a man paying no attention to his women's clothesWhat is the ruling on a man whose female members of his family go out wearing transparent clothing?... |
Ruling on using artificial nails, eye lashes, and colored contact lensesSome methods of adornment are available in our markets, such as artificial nails, false eyelashes, and colored contact... |
Ruling on men neglecting their MahramsWhat is your opinion of a man who does not order his female household to cover themselves in... |
How to know the Bid'ah and its divisionsHow can we know the Bid’ah and its divisions, respected Shaykh? Answer: Bid’ah refers to whatever people... |
The duty of guiding people to the reality of Tawhid and ShirkI live in a district inhabited by people who claim to be Muslims. They offer Salah (Prayer), pay... |
Ruling on excusing grave worshippersAre those who worship graves excused because of their ignorance, even though among them are people calling to... |
Clarifying the Da'wah of the Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul-WahhabWas the Da’wah (calling people to Islam) of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab a specific doctrine? Does what is... |
Accused of being a Wahhabi for Da'wah to Tawhid, Abandoning Shirk and Bid'ahThere is a group of people, if we perform Da’wah to them, call them to Allah (Glorified and... |
A brief of the Salafi Da'wah and the life of Shaykh Muhammad bin Abdul WahhabAn inquirer from the Arab Republic of Syria, Damascus, asks three questions. In one of them he asks:... |
Clarifying the Da'wah of the Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul-WahhabWas the Da’wah (calling people to Islam) of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab a specific doctrine? Does what is... |
Wahhabism, what is it?I heard about Wahhabism, what is it? Answer: Wahhabism is a word used by the enemies of... |
Ruling on calling oneself AthariQuestioner: Some people have rejected the term Athari (has knowledge of the Hadiths and narrations of the Prophet’s Companions)... |
Manufacturing crosses is not permissibleWhat do you think about crosses printed on carpets in some Masjids (mosques)? A carpet spread in the... |
Tawassul through the entities, honor, or right of creaturesBeseeching Allah (Tawassul) by virtue of one of His creatures. This is a confusing issue for the Ummah... |
Rule on tawassul through the Qur'an and certain daysCan a person make Tawassul (beseech Allah in the name of or by) through the Qur’an and Islamic... |
Rule on tawassul through the blessing of the Qur'an or some creaturesWhat is the ruling on a person who speaks words like, “In the name of or by the... |
Rule on rawassul through the Messenger and AwliyaA dispute arose between a person and me. This person has memorized the Qur’an and has already performed... |
Tawassul through creaturesOne Friday, the Imam of a Masjid (mosque) who belongs to a Sufi order delivered the Khutbah (sermon),... |
Rule on invoking the Prophet’s honor or parents pleasure upon rising from one's seatSome common people, upon rising from their seat, would prop themselves up on their hands and invoke, “Ya... |
Ruling on believing in Awliya’ as a means of healing from illnesses and holding annual Mawlids for themWhat are the rulings on the following: Using the Awliya’ (pious people) as a means of healing from... |
Ruling on reading a book that includes Tawassul through the Prophet and asking for his intercessionWhat is the ruling on reading the book entitled “Dala’il Al-Khayrat” by Imam Muhammad ibn Sulayman Al-Jazuly which... |
Seeking the help of the dead or the absent is major ShirkIs seeking help from someone who is absent or dead considered an act of major Kufr (disbelief)? |
Ruling on supplicating to the Awliya to ward off evil and pretending to know the GhaybThere is a righteous person or so we call him who lives at my residence. He is still... |
Do Awliya’ have authority over anyone?I hear and see with my own eyes, that people say that Awliya’ (pious people) have authority over... |
Impermissibility for Muslims to celebrating the millennium or other occasions of Non-MuslimsI would like to inform Your Eminence regarding a large electroluminescent billboard placed on the facade of an... |
The etiquette the Messenger followed when visiting gravesThere is a grave in our village which is said to belong to one of the righteous people.... |
Ruling on tawassul through prophets and AwliyaWhat is the Islamic ruling on Tawassul (supplicating to Allah through a means) through prophets and Awliya’ (pious... |
Tawassul through the Awliya'Is it permissible for a Muslim to make Tawassul (supplicate to Allah through a means) by virtue of... |
Tawassul to Allah by the honor, sanctity or blessings of the Prophet or another personWhat is the ruling on a Muslim who testifies that there is no god but Allah and that... |
Ruling on visiting the graves to supplicate to the dead or ask for their help or intercessionI found contradictory and controversial Hadith in the book: “Shifa’ Al-Siqam fy Ziyarat Khayr Al-Anam” by Shaykh Taqy... |
Ruling on Al-Burhamiyyah TariqahWe trust Your Eminence and have confidence in your Fatwa; therefore, we wish that Your Eminence will read... |
Do the Jinn know knowledge of Unseen?Do the Jinn (creatures created from fire) know the Ghayb (the Unseen)? Please clarify this as soon as... |
Wishing to migrate to France where things are tough on MuslimsI was born in France where I still live until now. I am 26 years old and my... |
Ruling on visiting relatives who love disbelieversIs it permissible to visit relatives who love disbelievers? Answer: It is permissible to visit such relatives... |
Ruling on traveling to non-Muslim countriesWe know a religious brother who wants to travel to Italy to visit his brothers there in order... |
Ruling on taking part in the celebrations of the People of the BookIf you please, our dear Shaykh, I entered into a discussion with my Muslim brothers regarding some matter... |
Ruling on Staying in non-Muslim countryWhat is the ruling on a person who worships Allah Alone and associates nothing with Him in worship,... |
Ruling on spending the night in the house of a MushrikIs it permissible to spend the night in the house of a Mushrik (the one who associates others... |
Ruling on speaking with a KafirIs it permissible to speak with non-Muslim females and male Kafirs (disbelievers)? Answer: It is permissible, if... |
Ruling on sharing the same places of worship with non-MuslimsQuestions: Question 1: Is it legally valid for the followers of different religions to share one place of... |
Ruling on returning the greeting of a Christian, attending their funeral, and offering condolences for themWhat is the ruling on returning the greetings to Christians, attending their funerals, and offering condolences to them?... |
Ruling on returning a Christian's lost object and saving them from drowningIs it permissible for a Muslim to return lost property he finds which belongs to a disbeliever? Is... |
Ruling on reading the Bible and swearing by itWhat is the ruling on a Muslim who reads the Bible or swears by it? Answer: It... |
Ruling on presents given by disbelievers and worshippers of idols to Muslims in their festivalsIn India some festivals related to the Hindus (worshippers of idols) are celebrated. As I am their neighbor... |
Ruling on participating in disbelievers' festivalsIs it permissible to attend their festivals? Answer: It is not permissible to participate in their festivals... |
Ruling on Muslim participating and paying in a farewell party for a non-MuslimIn our company, Muslim employees work together with Christian and Hindu employees. Some employees collect a sum of... |
Ruling on participating in the missionary organizations competitionsSome Muslim youth began corresponding with Christian missionary clubs and agencies which in return send them lessons about... |
Ruling on participating with Christians in their non-religious celebrationsIs it permissible for a Muslim to participate with Christians in their non-religious celebrations and share in their... |
Ruling on participating in Christian feastsWhat is the ruling on participating in the feasts of the Christians? Please advise us. May Allah reward... |
Ruling on offering a non-Muslim guest unlawful foodIs it permissible for a Muslim to be generous to non-Muslim companions by offering them foods and drinks... |
Ruling on the Muslims who live in the lands of the disbelieversI found in one of your Fatwas regarding travel to the land of disbelievers a Hadith of the... |
Ruling on Muslims and non-Muslims exchanging visitsIn the area where we work, there are some Arab Christians who sometimes invite us to visit them.... |
Ruling on Muslims and Christians exchanging congratulationsIs it permissible for Muslims to exchange greetings with Christians on every occasion? Answer: It is not... |
Ruling on a Muslim working in non-Muslim countryIs it permissible for Muslims to work in non-Muslim countries and can we relate this to the work... |
Ruling on Muslim wearing a crossA dispute arose among us over the judgment on a Muslim who wears a cross pendant, which is... |
Ruling on Muslims entering non-Muslim places of worshipIs it permissible for a Muslim to enter a church to know of their prayers or listen to... |
Ruling on making pictures of Christian symbols such as the crossImages of crosses have become openly visible. Muslims are so neglectful of this issue that we now see... |
Ruling on living with non-MuslimsI live with ten colleagues of various nationalities, including nine Christians and one atheist. We have our main... |
Ruling on listening to Christian programs to know moreSometimes I listen to some Christian radio programs only in order to know and learn about Christian thought.... |
Ruling on listening to Christian broadcastIs listening to a Christian radio station forbidden, although the listener believes in Islam, Allah, and His Messenger... |
Ruling on keeping the company of a brother who refuses to enter IslamIs it permissible to keep company with a non-Muslim brother whom you called to accept Islam but he... |
Ruling on Non-Muslims entering MasjidsWhat is the ruling on non-Muslims entering a Masjid (mosque) or Musalla (a place for Prayer), whether to... |
Ruling on invoking Allah for the KafirI am a government employee. My direct supervisor is Christian. What is the ruling on using phrases such... |
Ruling on importing goods bearing the Swiss flag symbolWe want to import Swiss pocketknives on which the Swiss flag logo is inscribed. We would like you... |
Ruling on honoring the people of Bid'ahI would like to inform you that I work in the Province of Badr in Al-Madinah Al-Nabawiyyah. There,... |
Ruling on hiring a non-MuslimIs it permissible for a Muslim to employ a non-Muslim as a servant or driver? What if this... |
Ruling on having one temple for the three religions; Judaism, Christianity, and IslamIs it permissible to have one temple for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? Answer: It is not permissible... |
Ruling on hanging a non-Muslim country's flag on a Muslim's chestSome foreign authorities distribute two types of flags, one for Saudi Arabia and the other one for their... |
Ruling on making friendship with a ChristianIs it permissible for a Muslim to befriend, visit and study with a Christian friend? Answer: It... |
Ruling on eating foods prepared for Neyruz feast after itWe know that it is not permissible to celebrate what is called Neyruz (Iranian new year holiday), as... |
Ruling on decorating the Masjid minaret with Christian decorationFirst: Last year, people placed the word “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest) on the minaret of the... |
Ruling on students congratulating Hindu teachers on their feastsAll our teachers are Hindu and many of their festivals and religious ceremonies come up on which all... |
Ruling on congratulating a Christian teacher or who commits acts of ShirkMost of our teachers are Mushriks (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) or... |
Ruling on saying the Christians are better than Muslims in dealingsIt is common among us to say “Nowadays the Christians are better than Muslims in dealing with others.”... |
Ruling on Celebrating ChristmasIs it permissible for a Muslim to join the Christians in their celebrations, such as Christmas that is... |
Ruling on attending the parties of a related unbelieverMy inquiry is about the wedding of my brother-in-law who is a Magus. Should we travel with him... |
Ruling on attending festivities of ChristiansWhat is the legal ruling on entertaining some Christian clergymen on the occasion of the Argentinean national celebrations... |
Ruling on attending Buddhist ceremoniesWhat is the ruling on Muslim’s taking part in the celebrations held by the Buddhists for their dead,... |
Ruling on accept kafirs invitationThese people deal with each other so kindly and friendly that they invite each other to their respective... |
Ruling on loving and mingling with KafirsThe nature of work requires the intermingling between Muslim and non-Muslim workers. Sometimes we find Muslims and non-Muslims... |
Ruling on imitating Jews and Christians in their weekendsWhat is the ruling on a school owner who appoints its weekends on both Saturdays and Sundays, and... |
Reward in the Hereafter for a disbeliever treating a Muslim kindlyWhat is the ruling on a benevolent disbeliever who does good towards Muslims such as building a Masjid... |
Permissibility of the People of the Book's foodSome of my Christian colleagues invite me for meals in their homes. Is it permissible to eat if... |
Obligations towards non-Muslim co-workersThere are non-Muslims working with us in our company, who are Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians. What are our... |
Take not as friends the people who incurred the Wrath of AllahWhat is the meaning of Allah’s Saying: “Take not as friends the people who incurred the Wrath of... |
Loyalty to Kafirs that takes one out of IslamWhat are the boundary lines of loyalties which when transgressed turn the doer into a Kafir (disbeliever), outside... |
Love for the Sake of AllahThere is a brother in Islam whom I like very much, more than other brothers. Since having met... |
Ruling on haircuts that imitate disbelieversWhat is the ruling on haircuts worn by some young men nowadays, imitating the disbeliever Michael Jackson? What... |
Ruling on granting the nationality of a Muslim country to a non-MuslimWhat is the ruling on granting the nationality of a Muslim country to a non-Muslim? Answer: It... |
Dealing with a DhimmyWhat is the ideal way to deal with a Dhimmy (protected non-Muslim living under Islamic rule)? Should they... |
Dealing with Christian neighborsHow should I deal with my Christian neighbors or classmates? Should I visit and congratulate them on their... |
Coercion on disbeliefDoes verbal or practical coercion justify professing Kufr (disbelief)? Answer: If coercion is actually existent, then the... |
Abd Al-Muttalib's love for the ProphetI watched the TV series “The Grandfather of the Leader of Mankind,” which made me love ‘Abdul-Muttalib and... |
Ruling on loyalty to the Mushrik familyWhat should a son do who was raised by an ignorant family then he learned Islamic knowledge and... |
Ruling on befriending with those who worship the gravesThere is no doubt regarding the Kufr (disbelief) of those who worship graves, pious people, including the Sahabah... |
Ruling on initiating Salam with non-MuslimsIs it permissible to begin greeting a disbeliever, especially if they are of high positions such as a... |
Ruling on those contradicts decisive texts from the Qur'an and authentic HadithWhat is the opinion of the knowledgeable scholars on a man who contradicts decisive texts from the Qur’an... |
Ruling on attending mushrik weddingsIs it permissible for a Muslim who believes in one God to participate in the wedding ceremonies of... |
The Salaf are Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jama'ahSome people do not define themselves as Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jama`ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) claiming... |
Ruling on hating the SalafisThere are some partisans who call for applying the Islamic Shari’ah though they are completely opposite to that.... |
Ruling on neglecting TawhidYour Eminence Shaykh! Could you please clarify the importance of Tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah/ monotheism)?... |
The duty of a Muslim is to follow the teachings of the Qur'an and SunnahShould every Muslim join an Islamic group that has an Amir (leader), although this may lead to division... |
Adhering to the Sunnah and following the SalafA father asks his son to stay away from the trend of Islamic awakening but the son refuses,... |
Refuting Darwin's theory that man evolved from an ape-like creatureIt is well-known that some people think they were evolved from animals following Darwinism, what is the view... |
Ruling on organ transplantsWhat is your opinion on the transplantation of human organs which saves the life of many people? |
Ruling on rebel against the rulersYour Eminence Shaykh, there are people who think that, because some of the rulers commit major sins, we... |
Ruling on those who abstain from enjoining good and forbidding evilWhat is the ruling on those who abstain from enjoining good and forbidding evil while having the ability... |
Is Wahhabism a fifth Madhab?What is Wahhabism? is it a fifth Madhab (School of Jurisprudence) or follows one of the four Madhabs?... |
Refuting the claims against Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab and his Da'wahWhat is the ruling on someone who attacks and slanders Imam Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab (may Allah be merciful... |
Do Wahhabism criticizes the Prophet's familyIs it true that Wahhabism antagonizes Al-ul-Bayt (members of the Prophet’s extended Muslim family) and criticizes the Prophet... |
Whatever opposes Salafiyyah, then it opposes the manhaj of the Messenger ﷺSome of the people claim that Salafiyyah is considered a Jamaa’ah from amongst the jamaa’aat that are working... |
Are the Hanbalis are the only SalafisIs it correct that Al-Hanabilah (Hanbalis, the followers of Imam Ahmad’s School of Jurisprudence) are the only Salafiyyah... |
On Abdullah Al-HabashyFrom Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to our dear respected brother, T.M. May Allah protect you. As-salamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh... |
Ruling on placing the hand on the Mushaf while swearingIn many cases, a man swears by placing his hand on the Mushaf, is this right or is... |
Ruling on swearing by Al-Bukhari's Book of HadithIn our country, people are used to swearing by Al-Bukhari’s Book of Hadith. If a person loses hope... |
Ruling on sleeping on the ground for forty days as mourning over the deadWhat is the Islamic method for holding a Ma’tam (mourning assembly)? In the Sudanese rural areas, most relatives... |
Ruling on swearing by Allah and His MessengerIs it permissible to swear by Allah and His Messenger? Answer: It is impermissible to do so,... |
Ruling on slaughtering sheep for the deceasedHere in Ouargla, when someone dies, his family slaughters one of their sheep on the next day. What... |
Ruling on three pieces of clay for the deadWhen a person dies, some people in our village bring three pieces of clay. They make a sphere... |
Ruling on Al-Uns SalahWhat is the authenticity of Al-Uns Salah (prayer)? It is performed after Maghrib (Sunset Prayer) on the day... |
Ruling on a wife of the deceased wears a white dress and does not take a bathIn Algeria when a man dies, his wife wears a white dress and does not take a bath... |
Ruling on relatives of the deceased sitting beside the graveWhat is the ruling on a relative of a dead person sitting beside the grave when people leave... |
Ruling on Adhan after burying the dead in the graveIn Bangladesh, we call the Adhan after burying the dead in the grave. Scholars differed on this issue;... |
Status of the Sufi orders in IslamI am forwarding to you this message that was sent to me by a woman who says her... |
Ruling on setting up tents beside the gravesWhat is your opinion - may your favor continue - on setting up tents beside the graves, where... |
Ruling on placing Henna in the Grave with the DeceasedIs placing henna in the grave with the deceased part of the Islamic ceremony? If yes, what are... |
Ruling on placing book in the graveWe have a strange practice and would like to know the religious ruling on it. Some people place... |
No human being existed before AdamBrother M. M. Y. from Al-Judeidah district, the Republic of Yemen, asks: Some people claim that before Adam... |
Allah creating all things in generalI entered into a long discussion with a Muslim brother about who created evil. I told him that... |
Ruling on eating from mixed money some of which can be ill-gottenQuestion 1: When my brothers and I earn some money, we give it to my father to meet the... |
Eating With FingersIs eating with one’s fingers a custom or a Sunnah (supererogatory act of worship following the example of... |