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

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

The word 'Aqidah

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

Noah was the first messenger

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

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)

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

Definition of Islam

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

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...'

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

Tafsir Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayahs 76 to 78

I would like to know the detailed Tafsir (explanation of the meanings of the Qur’an) of Ayahs (Qur’anic verses)...

Tafsir Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayah 4: 'Except those of the Mushrikun with whom you have a treaty...'

What is the interpretation of the fourth Ayah mentioned in Surah Al-Tawbah. It reads: “Except those of the Mushrikûn...

Ruling on a husband who treats his wife unjustly

I was married twenty-five years ago; I have a number of sons and daughters. I face a lot of...

Ruling on cursing one's children or wife

What is the ruling on a person who curses his wife or one of his children? Does cursing one’s...

Commenting on criticism among Du'ah (Callers to Islam)

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon our trustworthy Prophet Muhammad,...

Be fair and equitable with your children

My father has an ancient house in an excellent location. He wants to register that house in my brother’s...

Warning against talking about people's honor and Ghibah

What is Ghibah? What is the ruling on transgressing against the honor of people? Is it permissible to sit...

Jarh wa Ta'dil and investigating Hadith still remain

Your Eminence, concerning Takhrij (referencing) of a Hadith, Ta’dil (validating the uprightness of Hadith narrators) and Jarh (criticism of...

On Shaykh Al-Albani

We have a knowledgeable Shaykh in our district, but he insults the other Shaykhs who contradict his opinions. This...

Ruling on women offering Janazah Prayer

Is it permissible for women to offer Janazah (Funeral) Prayer, or not? Answer: Yes, generally, it is...

Rule on associating with the disbelievers

What is the association with Kafirs (disbelievers) that is prohibited by Shari`ah (Islamic Law)? Answer: Loving the...

The ruling on Taswir of an inanimate objects

If Taswir (painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography) of inanimate objects is lawful from the Shar’i perspective, is it...