The Islamic Perspective on Post-Death Gatherings and the Etiquette of Condolences
These mourning gatherings that are held—what they call condolences, setting up tents, gathering people in them, hiring Qur'an reciters, p...
Condolence or Bid'ah? The Truth About Mourning Feasts
Some contemporary scholars, may Allah grant them success, have stated that the origin of this practice is taken from the Christians.
The Danger of Relying on and Attaching the Heart to Others
There is no doubt that the heart's attachment to other than Allah is shirk.
Ways to Honor Deceased Parents and Maintain Their Ties
Nothing is strictly obligatory upon you, but it is highly recommended and strongly emphasized that you pray—and increase your supplicatio...
The Ruling on Reciting Surah Ya-Sin Over the Deceased
As for after death, nothing is to be recited over the deceased, neither before the burial nor after it; doing so is bid'ah (an innovation)
The Responsibility of Youth and Parents in the Digital Era
It is essential to be cautious of them mingling with deviant youth, and to protect them from deviant ideologies transmitted through corr...
The Prohibition of Jahiliyyah Mourning Rituals
Yes, this hadith is a prohibition against wailing over the dead. What is obligatory is patience and seeking reward from Allah.
The Prohibition of Giving Fatwas Without Knowledge
This is unlawful and impermissible. It is speaking about Allah without knowledge, which is even greater than shirk.
The Causes of Financial Loss and Trials in Wealth
On the other hand, the loss of wealth may also be for the purpose of testing and trial, to see whether one will be patient or not.
Ruling on Reading the Qur'an from Mobile Phones
There is no objection to that. You may read the Quran from the mobile phone.
Is the Salary of Someone Who Sells Tobacco Halal or Haram?
Yes, you are sinning. If you sell tobacco, you are sinning.
Why the Prophet's Grave Was Included in the Mosque
He is not [originally] inside his mosque; he is buried inside his mosque, peace and blessings be upon him, [because] the rooms were origi...
The Ruling on Reading and Studying al-Burdah
It is not permissible to occupy oneself with it, nor is this permissible. Because, as you know, its style and composition are good from a...
The Ruling on Celebrating Valentine's Day in Islam
It is not permissible. There are no celebrations in Islam except for two, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
The Ruling on Celebrating Birthdays for New Converts
No, no. Advise him; tell him that this is not permissible. Tell him that this is not permissible and has no basis in the religion. Advise...
The Prohibition of Asking the Dead for Help or Supplication
He is going to supplicate for you while he is dead?! You supplicate to Allah; you are the one who should supplicate to Allah.
Refuting The Claim That Salafi Da'wah Fails to Keep Pace with the Modern Era
The questioner, or the one who utters this statement, is the one who has failed to keep pace with what humanity is upon.
Refuting Claims That Scholars Fail to Advise Rulers
This person is a liar. How does he know that the scholars do not offer sincere advice to those in authority?
Is It Permissible to Ask Others to Pray for You?
Yes, that is fine. Asking righteous people to make supplication for you is fine. Saying, Supplicate to Allah for me for such-and-such, is...
Clarifying the Truth to Those Who Seek Aid from the Deceased
Yes. Clarify the matter to them, for perhaps they are ignorant. Clarify it to them; but if they persist and continue, then they are polyt...