The Purposes of the Believer's Trial

Why does Allah burden the believers, who perform many acts of worship, with illnesses and trials, while the...

Ruling on a thief, women dancing and drinking alcohol

Question Are dancing and drinking alcohol Haram (prohibited) or Makruh (disliked)? What is the ruling on gazing at a...

Ruling on chewing Khat

Question What is the ruling on eating Khat and delaying the performing of ‘Asr (afternoon) prayer until half an...

Evidence on the prohibition of narcotics

Question What are the proofs that state the prohibition of narcotics? Answer: Narcotics are considered unwholesome things which...

What are the conditions of cutting off a thief's hand?

Question What are the conditions of cutting off a thief’s hand? Answer: Nine conditions have to be met...

The wisdom behind the difference in complexion colors of the servants of Allah

Question What is the wisdom behind the difference in complexion colors of the servants of Allah (Exalted be He);...

Which is better: The Qur'an or 'Isa (peace be upon him)

Question I heard some scholars asking which is better: the Qur’an or ‘Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus son of Mary,...

Ruling on describing the Words of Allah as “ancient”

Question In the Glorious Qur’an we read: “Mûsâ (Moses) said: “Verily, I seek refuge in my Lord and your...

Preserving the Qur'an against distortion

Question A friend of mine raises doubts regarding the authenticity of the Mus-hafs (copies of the Qur’an) we have...

Is the Qur'an mere words or supplications as claimed by some people?

Question Is the Qur’an just words or supplications as some people claim? Answer: The Qur’an is the Words...

What is the ruling on selling dogs?

What is the ruling on selling guard dogs that have special characteristics? Answer: It is not permissible...

The ruling on selling cats, monkeys and dogs

I would like to work in the field of trading in tame animals such as cats and birds....

Islamic ruling on dealing in and buying animals for hobby or decorative purposes

I would like to ask your Eminence about the ruling on trading in and possessing animals and birds...

Is it lawful to eat the meat of cats?

Is eating cats Haram (prohibited) or Makruh (disliked)? Answer: It is prohibited to eat cats, for they...

Ruling on replacing stoning the adulterer to death with a sword or gun

Is it permissible to change the Hadd (ordained punishment for violating Allah’s Law) of a married person who...

Is learning English haram?

Is it Haram (prohibited) or Halal (lawful) to learn the English language? Answer: If there is a...

It is the duty of every Muslim to study his religion

If a person wants to learn but finds no one to teach him, is he sinful if he...

Who is entitled to issuing fatwas?

Who should be responsible for issuing Fatwas and guidance in religious matters? Some religious people here speak English...

Ruling on marrying a woman who is not righteous

Many [Muslim] brothers - who are religiously committed - when proceeding to get married, they choose to ask...

Is memorizing the Qur'an obligatory?

Is memorizing the Qur’an obligatory? Answer: Memorizing the Qur’an is a collective duty and is not obligatory...