Ruling on the green dome on the grave of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Question: We learnt from Shaykh Abdul- ‘Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz that domes and other buildings on graves are impermissible. So, what is the ruling...
Was Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab's Da'wah based on Takfir?
Question: Some claim that Takfir (declaring someone to be a disbeliever) that is known nowadays was the product of Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab’s da’wah. They...
All of the scholars in Saudia are Wahhabis?
Question: My parents are not upon the correct methodology and Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) has guided me to the Qur’an and Sunnah upon...
Ruling on Funeral Prayer for people transgressing Shari'ah
Question: If a Muslim transgresses the Shari’ah (Islamic law), should Muslims offer Funeral Prayer for him on his death or not? Answer: If the person...
Extolling Allah means praising Him a lot
Question: What is the meaning of extolling Allah? Answer: Extolling Allah means praising Him a lot; i.e., (saying): You are Al-Rahim (The Most Merciful), You...
Allah's Speech to Moses
Question: How many times did Allah speak to Musa (Moses, peace be upon him)? Did He speak to him at the same place where He...
What is the difference between Al-Hilm and Al-Sabr
Question: What is the difference between Al-Hilm (forbearance) and Al-Sabr (patience), which is one of Allah’s Attributes? Answer: Al-Hilm is to delay the punishment for...
Noah was the first messenger
Question: A questioner asks: Who was the first Prophet: Idris (Enoch) or Nuh (Noah) (peace be upon them)? Answer: Nuh was the first Prophet to...
Is 'Aqeedah' a Correct Term or Should We Only Use 'Iman'?
Question: The questioner says: Some people say that the term ‘Aqeedah/Aqidah’ is not correct and has no basis, and that it is more correct for...
The difference between a prophet and a messenger
Question: What is the difference between a prophet and a messenger? Answer: The well-known view of scholars is that a prophet is one to whom...
Meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)
Question: What is the meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)? May Allah reward you best. Answer: It means to declare oneself free from worshipping false...
Definition of Islam
Question: Please, illustrate to me the meaning of Islam. Answer: Islam means total submission to Allah (Exalted be He) through belief in His Oneness, and...
Theory of human evolution or Darwin's theory
Question: I have read a lot about the theory that humans evolved from an ape-like ancestor. The theory proposes that humans went through several stages...
Tafsir Surah Yusuf, Ayah 106: 'And most of them believe not in Allah...'
Question: Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: “And most of them believe not in Allâh except that they attribute partners unto Him [i.e. they...
Tafsir Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayahs 76 to 78
Question: I would like to know the detailed Tafsir (explanation of the meanings of the Qur’an) of Ayahs (Qur’anic verses) number 76 to 78 of...
Tafsir Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayah 4: 'Except those of the Mushrikun with whom you have a treaty...'
Question: What is the interpretation of the fourth Ayah mentioned in Surah Al-Tawbah. It reads: “Except those of the Mushrikûn (see V.2:105) with whom you...
Ruling on a husband who treats his wife unjustly
Question: I was married twenty-five years ago; I have a number of sons and daughters. I face a lot of problems with my husband, because...
Ruling on cursing one's children or wife
Question: What is the ruling on a person who curses his wife or one of his children? Does cursing one’s wife count as divorce? Answer:...
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, his family, Companions and those...
Warning against talking about people's honor and Ghibah
Question: What is Ghibah? What is the ruling on transgressing against the honor of people? Is it permissible to sit with a person who backbites...