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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...

Ruling on painting, drawing, sculpture, photography

What is your view concerning the claim that taking photographs of humans is permissible, while drawing pictures is...

The ruling on putting pictures in homes

We know that hanging pictures in homes is Haram (prohibited). Can we hang them in the bathroom, whether...

The ruling on keeping useful magazines that contain pictures

What is the ruling on bringing home useful magazines and school books that contain pictures of living creatures?...

The ruling on keeping pictures

What is the ruling on personal photos one has? Answer: These photos should be disposed of if...

The ruling on caricatures

What is the ruling on caricatures in newspapers and magazines that include drawings of persons? Answer: The...

Issue on painting, drawing, sculpture, photography

Is it permissible for a teacher to draw animate beings in the course of teaching as a visual...

Ruling on Muslims residing in a non-Muslim country

What is your advice for the unemployed Muslim brothers and sisters who live in England and receive financial...

Allah's Wisdom behind trying His Slaves with calamities and ordeals

From ‘Abdul-Aziz ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baz to all Muslims. May Allah help us do what pleases Him and safeguard...