Explanation of the Quranic verse 'They are Deaf, Dumb, and Blind, so They Return Not'

What is the explanation of the verse : “They are deaf, dumb, and blind, so they return not” (Al-Baqarah 2:18) ? Answer: These are three qualities that...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Concerning the Hadith 'Whoever Turns Away From My Sunnah'

What is the meaning of the Hadith: “Whoever turns away from my Sunnah, then he is not of me.” Does one fall under this category when he doesn’t pray the Sunnah...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Concerning bid'ah or innovations in the religion

His eminence, Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Salih al-’Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked concerning bid’ah (innovations). He replied: The Prophet ﷺ said regarding innovations: “Be...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them?

Does rebellion against the rulers occur only by the sword or does it include slandering them, inciting the people to disobey them and rising up against them? Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

The ruling on referring a person as being Haram

When a person does something that is deviant or something that goes against the Shariah, many people call him Haram. Are they sinning when they call someone by...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

The Ruling on feeling shy or fear from speaking the truth

My complaint is that a feeling of fear or dread overcomes me when I want to remove an evil or when I want to ask a question to...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Ruling on the one who disobeys the rulers

What is the ruling regarding the one who disobeys the rulers or criticises them? Answer: Whoever disobeys the command of the ruler then he has disobeyed the...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Those who declare the Muslim rulers to be disbelievers are from the Khawarij

What is our position towards those who make takfeer of the Muslim rulers today, generally and in detail? Are they (those who make takfir of the rulers) considered...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Ruling on Clapping One's Hands and Whistling

What is the ruling on people whistling and clapping their hands in parties? Answer: This practice appears to be taken from non-Muslims; therefore, it is not an...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Concerning Demonstrations

Are demonstrations considered to be a means from the legitimate means of Da’wah? Answer: All praise and thanks are to Allaah, the Lord of the creations, and...

Muharram 19, 1446 AH // Jul 25, 2024

Ruling on one who speaks ill of the works of Imam Muhammad bin 'Abdul-Wahhab

What is your opinion with regards to the one who mentions and describes the works of the Imam, the Mujaddid (Reviver of the religion), Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhab in...

Muharram 18, 1446 // Jul 24, 2024

Ruling on accusing Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah of believing in anthropomorphism

Some of the beliefs that are common in our country say that the Shaykh of Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah be merciful to him) believed in Tajsim (anthropomorphism)...

Muharram 18, 1446 // Jul 24, 2024

Ruling on writing Quranic verses and putting it in water and drink it

What is the ruling on writing some Ayahs (Qur’anic verses) on a sheet of paper, putting it in water, and then drinking the water? I have seen some...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024

Is ruqyah performed by a Muslim to another permissible?

What is the ruling on people who recite the Qur’an on others bearing in mind that some of them call up the Jinn (creatures created from fire), make...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024

Ruqyah against Scorpions

There are invocations claimed to protect against scorpions which have been tried and proven effective. It reads: “O Allah! This is the spell of scorpions and reptiles passed...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024

Ruling on bowing to one’s parents

Is it permissible to perform Ruku‘ (bowing) to one’s parents? Answer: This is impermissible and is tantamount to Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024

Ruling on treatment, ruqyah and amulets using Qur'an

What is the ruling on treating the sick, making Ruqyah (recitation for healing or protection) or amulets or charms using the Qur’an? Answer: Firstly: It is permissible...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024

Ruling on prostrate to anyone other than Allah

What do you think of the claim of some People that whoever commit themselves to the Message of Muhammad ﷺ and face the Qiblah (Ka’bah-direction faced in Prayer)...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024

Ruling on seeking treatment from a Mushrik

A man fell seriously ill. He visited many doctors but they could not cure his illness. When he went to a man who is in the habit of...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024

Ruling on going to a diviner in cases of illness

What is the ruling on going to Al-Sayyid (enchanter) in cases of serious disease. It should be noted that the diseased person has an incurable disease. But Al-Sayyid...

Muharram 17, 1446 // Jul 23, 2024