• Fatwas

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Ruling on a thief, women dancing and drinking alcohol

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

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

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?

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

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)

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”

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

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

Sep 09, 2024

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