• Fatwas

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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...

Advice for Social Media Users

May Allah protect you, honorable Shaykh. The questioner here asks you to provide advice to social media users....

Types of People on Earth Before The Mission of Islam

Praise be to Allah. When God (Allah in Arabic) sent Muhammad (peace be upon him) the people on earth were...

The ruling on one who say that The Prophet ﷺ betrayed the trust

Has the one disbelieved who says that ‘the Prophet ﷺ betrayed the trust or deceived ‘Ali and that...

Is there any difference between a Messenger and a Prophet?

Is there any difference between a Messenger and a Prophet? Answer: Yes, the scholars say that a...

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 grave

Is placing a wreath on a grave of a unknown Soldier equal to aggrandizing the Awliya and pious...

Islam is the religion of all Prophets

The mission of all Messengers was to call for the worship of Allah Alone without associating any partners with Him,...

The ruling on taking pictures

What 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...