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Sites of the Prophets' graves

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

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

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

Quburiyyun (grave worshippers)

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?

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)

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?

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?

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

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

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

Allah's Speech to Moses

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

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؟

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

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...