The Salaf warned against the story-tellers
Question: The Salaf have mentioned the story-tellers (qassas) in the past and condemned them. What is their method and what should our stance be towards...
What is the meaning of Bid'ah?
Question: What is the meaning of Bid’ah? We want you to define this term clearly. Indeed, there are some people who say that everything that...
The meaning and types of Bid'ah
Question: We would like you to explain the meaning and types of Bid’ah (innovation in religion) in detail for us. Answer: Bid’ah is an act...
Acts of worship are Tawqifi
Question: Please comment on the Hadith mentioned below, as it is controversial among the students of knowledge. I would like you to explain it in...
Was the Ka'bah clad with a covering at the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)?
Question: Was the Ka’bah clad with a covering at the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)? When did this practice begin?...
Ruling on commanding one's children under ten to offer Salah
Question: Are parents of children under ten considered sinners if their children do not perform Salah (Prayer)? Answer: No! They are not sinners. They should...
Ruling on extravagant and lavishness during funerals
Question: What is the ruling on extravagance in funerals? The bereaved family serve dinners for those who come to offer condolences. There are also some...
The differences between the Ahl-ul-Sunnah and Shiites
Question: We are in urgent need of information about the differences between the Ahl-ul-Sunnah (adherents to the Sunnah) and Shiites. We hope that you can...
Are Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism considered religions?
Question: On the evening of Friday, 4th of Safar 1403 A.H., I watched the TV show “The Natural World”. The episode was about India. While...
The Qarmatians and Al-Batiniyyah
Question: What is your opinion regarding the Qarmatians and Al-Batiniyyah? Are they considered Islamic sects or Kafir (disbelieving) ones? Please provide us with some information...
Punishment in the Grave
Question: I learned from some Muslim scholars that a dead person comes to life in the grave, answers the questions of the angels, and is...
It was not authentically reported that a dead person can see the Prophet in his grave
Question: After death and burial, does a person see the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the grave? Shall he be asked, ‘what do you...
Is there any Adhkar from the Qur'an and the Sunnah that can be said to rescue one from the punishment of the grave?
Question: What is the evidence from the Qur’an and the Sunnah showing that certain things can protect people from the punishment in the grave? Are...
Hadith about the Prophet putting a palm leave on the graves
Question: Ibn ‘Abbas narrated: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) once passed by two graves and said: “These two persons are being tortured not for...
Giving the Muslims' sins to the Jews and Christians
Question: Burdening the Jews and Christians with the Muslims’ sins on the Day of Resurrection contradicts Allah’s saying: “…nor will you be requited anything except...
Entering Jannah is by the bounty of Allah, not by good deeds
Question: It has been narrated in a Hadith that no one will enter Jannah (Paradise) by the virtue of their deeds; rather due to the...
Should a man who discovers that his wife is not a virgin demand his Mahr?
Question: In some countries, people like to see the virginal blood on the bride’s garment and announce her virtuousness the next morning in daylight. If...
Rule on a woman refuses any person proposing for her betrothal and wants to be married only to her paternal cousins
Question: I have a full sister who has reached twenty years of age without getting married. Whenever a man proposes to marry her she refuses,...
Prohibition of giving women in marriage without their permission
Question: My father forced my sixteen years old sister to marry a man whom she does not desire. She tries now to commit suicide saying...
It is permissible to refuse marriage when there is a Shar'i excuse
Question: What is the ruling on a Muslim girl refusing to get married? While she is chaste and Islamically committed and hence she finds no...