• Fatwas

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Sites of the Prophets' graves

Nov 14, 2020

In the Sultanate of Oman, particularly in the South, there is a Masjid (mosque) and a grave in...

The location of the grave of Al-Husayn

Nov 14, 2020

People talk a great deal and have different opinions about where the grave of Al-Husayn is located. Can...

Exposition that the exact location of the grave of Al-Khadir is unknown

Nov 14, 2020

There is a mausoleum in our residential district where people claim the body of Al-Khadir (peace be upon...

Quburiyyun (grave worshippers)

Nov 13, 2020

It is said that the early Mushriks (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship)...

Is it true that Ali fought the Jinn?

Nov 13, 2020

A questioner from Republic of Yemen asks: is it true that Imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with...

Ruling on the green dome on the grave of the Prophet (peace be upon him)

Nov 12, 2020

We learnt from Shaykh Abdul- ‘Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz that domes and other buildings on graves are...

Was Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab's Da'wah based on Takfir?

Nov 11, 2020

Some claim that Takfir (declaring someone to be a disbeliever) that is known nowadays was the product of...

All of the scholars in Saudia are Wahhabis?

Nov 11, 2020

My parents are not upon the correct methodology and Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) has guided me...

Ruling on Funeral Prayer for people transgressing Shari'ah

Nov 10, 2020

If a Muslim transgresses the Shari’ah (Islamic law), should Muslims offer Funeral Prayer for him on his death...

Extolling Allah means praising Him a lot

Nov 10, 2020

What is the meaning of extolling Allah? Answer: Extolling Allah means praising Him a lot; i.e., (saying):...

Allah's Speech to Moses

Nov 10, 2020

How many times did Allah speak to Musa (Moses, peace be upon him)? Did He speak to him...

What is the difference between Al-Hilm and Al-Sabr

Nov 10, 2020

What is the difference between Al-Hilm (forbearance) and Al-Sabr (patience), which is one of Allah’s Attributes? Answer:...

ما الفرق بين النبي والرسول؟

Nov 08, 2020

السؤال: يسأل أخونا ويقول: ما هو الفرق بين النبي والرسول؟ الجواب: المشهور عند العلماء: أن النبي: هو الذي...

The word 'Aqidah

Nov 08, 2020

A questioner asks: Is it true that the word ‘Aqidah (belief) is incorrect and baseless, and that it...

Noah was the first messenger

Nov 08, 2020

A questioner asks: Who was the first Prophet: Idris (Enoch) or Nuh (Noah) (peace be upon them)?

The difference between a prophet and a messenger

Nov 08, 2020

What is the difference between a prophet and a messenger? Answer: The well-known view of scholars is...

Meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)

Nov 08, 2020

What is the meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)? May Allah reward you best. Answer: It means...

Definition of Islam

Nov 08, 2020

Please, illustrate to me the meaning of Islam. Answer: Islam means total submission to Allah (Exalted be...

Theory of human evolution or Darwin's theory

Nov 08, 2020

I have read a lot about the theory that humans evolved from an ape-like ancestor. The theory proposes...

Tafsir Surah Yusuf, Ayah 106: 'And most of them believe not in Allah...'

Nov 07, 2020

Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: “And most of them believe not in Allâh except that they attribute...