Fatwas
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Ruling on a thief, women dancing and drinking alcohol
Safar 6, 1447 AH
Jul 31, 2025
Question Are dancing and drinking alcohol Haram (prohibited) or Makruh (disliked)? What is the ruling on gazing at a...
Ruling on chewing Khat
Safar 5, 1447 AH
Jul 30, 2025
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
Safar 5, 1447 AH
Jul 30, 2025
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?
Safar 5, 1447 AH
Jul 30, 2025
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
Safar 4, 1447 AH
Jul 29, 2025
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)
Safar 4, 1447 AH
Jul 29, 2025
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”
Safar 4, 1447 AH
Jul 29, 2025
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
Safar 4, 1447 AH
Jul 29, 2025
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?
Safar 4, 1447 AH
Jul 29, 2025
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?
Rabiul Awwal 20, 1446
Sep 23, 2024
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
Rabiul Awwal 20, 1446
Sep 23, 2024
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
Rabiul Awwal 20, 1446
Sep 23, 2024
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?
Rabiul Awwal 20, 1446
Sep 23, 2024
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
Rabiul Awwal 10, 1446
Sep 13, 2024
Is it permissible to change the Hadd (ordained punishment for violating Allah’s Law) of a married person who...
Is learning English haram?
Rabiul Awwal 09, 1446
Sep 12, 2024
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
Rabiul Awwal 09, 1446
Sep 12, 2024
If a person wants to learn but finds no one to teach him, is he sinful if he...
Who is entitled to issuing fatwas?
Rabiul Awwal 08, 1446
Sep 11, 2024
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
Rabiul Awwal 08, 1446
Sep 11, 2024
Many [Muslim] brothers - who are religiously committed - when proceeding to get married, they choose to ask...
Is memorizing the Qur'an obligatory?
Rabiul Awwal 08, 1446
Sep 11, 2024
Is memorizing the Qur’an obligatory? Answer: Memorizing the Qur’an is a collective duty and is not obligatory...
Advice for Social Media Users
Rabiul Awwal 06, 1446 AH
Sep 09, 2024
May Allah protect you, honorable Shaykh. The questioner here asks you to provide advice to social media users....