Ruling on Using the Term 'Mutaslim' for Muslims and Preachers
We do not have that here; with us, there is a Muslim, not a Mutaslim. But do not be surprised, do not be surprised, do not be surprised.
Ruling on the Children's Chant: 'My Mother's Smile is the Secret of My Existence'
This is a rejected, Sufi-inspired statement. The One who brought creation into existence is Allah.
Ruling on Calling Makkah 'The Land of the Heavenly Religions'
This is a false expression, because the prophets of the Children of Israel—among whom are Moses and Jesus—were actually in the Levant reg...
Ruling on Calling a Woman 'Mother of the Believers' and Nicknaming Someone 'Noah'
As for the first matter—calling a woman 'Mother of the Believers'—this is forbidden because it is a falsehood.
Is it Permissible to Call a Dead Person 'Al-Marhoom'?
This constitutes testifying to his mercy or forgiveness without knowledge, and testifying without knowledge is forbidden.
What is Meant by Hijrah?
The migration from the lands of shirk (polytheism) to the lands of Islam.
Ruling on Traveling for Tourism to Non-Muslim Lands
It is a munkar (reprehensible evil) and is not permissible. It is absolutely not permissible to travel for tourism.
Ruling on Claiming Disbelievers Are Better Than Muslims
The statement made by some people that the disbeliever is better than the Muslim or that Christians are better than Muslims is apostasy f...
Refuting Those Who Say That the Hijab Is Not the Covering of the Face
Therefore, just as it is obligatory to cover the head, it is also obligatory to cover the face, because the face holds immense significance.
Refuting the Western Suspicion Regarding the Hijab
This is a refuted suspicion with no basis whatsoever. This is a refuted suspicion: if the hijab is obligatory among Muslims, then its obl...
Biography of Sheikh Ihsan Ilahi Zahir and Fatwa on the Funeral Prayer for Him
He has many authored works in refuting the Shia, refuting paganism, and refuting other sects of disbelief and misguidance.
Is Kissing the Black Stone a Form of Paganism?
This is not paganism; this is something prescribed for us by Allah for a profound wisdom, and in this, we are neither imitating the Jahil...
Did Islam Spread by the Sword?
This statement, in an absolute and unqualified sense, is false. Islam was spread through the call to Allah, the Glorified and Exalted, an...
The Ruling on Saying 'Madad' to Husayn or Al-Badawi
If he is ignorant, it is explained to him. If he persists in that after the explanation, then he is a disbeliever.
The Ruling on Breeding and Selling Wild Animals
What is his intention behind this? If he sells predators or sells snakes, this is forbidden and not permissible.
The Origin of Idol Worship in the Time of Prophet Noah
People remained upon the religion of their father Adam, monotheists worshipping Allah the Exalted, until the time of Noah (Nuh, peace be ...
The Best Approach for Offering Advice
Advising in secret is better; advising secretly is always more likely to be accepted.
Is There a Prohibition Against Staring at Falling Stars?
No. However, this is warned against from a medical standpoint because it affects the eyesight—from a medical standpoint because it affect...
Is It Obligatory to Refute Claims That Some Jews and Christians Enter Paradise?
Yes, indeed. He is to be objected to; he is to be objected to. Because this is misleading—this is misleading speech.
Does Supplication Change the Divine Decree?
It does not change the Decree, but rather it repels the Decree—it repels the Decree if Allah the Glorified and Exalted wills.