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Fatwas
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Ruling on the view that not rebel against the ruler as a defeatist thinking which manifests weakness
Rabi' Al-Awwal 03, 1442
Oct 20, 2020
Your Eminence, we know that this forms one of the foundational beliefs of Ahl-ul-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah (those adhering to the...
It is not permissible to rebel against him if revolution leads to greater harm
Rabi' Al-Awwal 03, 1442 AH
Oct 20, 2020
Some latter-day sects give Bay’ah (pledge of allegiance) to leaders they choose from among themselves. They claim that it...
What should a son do who was raised by an ignorant family
Rabi' Al-Awwal 01, 1442
Oct 19, 2020
What should a son do who was raised by an ignorant family then learned Islamic knowledge and informed...
Meaning and types of Taqlid and the ruling on each type
Safar 28, 1442 AH
Oct 15, 2020
What is the meaning and forms of Taqlid along with the legal ruling on each type? Answer: A- Scholars...
Reconciliation of the Four Schools of Jurisprudence
Safar 28, 1442 AH
Oct 15, 2020
I am a student at the Teachers Institute in Ha’il. The teacher of religion told us that we can...
It is obligatory on Muslims to follow the Qur'an and Sunnah
Safar 28, 1442 AH
Oct 15, 2020
There are four Madhabs (Schools of Jurisprudence) in Islam. What criteria do I apply in selecting to follow one...
Ruling on Al-Mirghaniyyah or Al-Khatmiyyah Tariqah (Sufi order)
Safar 27, 1442
Oct 14, 2020
I am a monotheist but my household follow Al-Mirghaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order) which is known here in Sudan...
Definition of Makruh
Safar 27, 1442 AH
Oct 14, 2020
What is the definition of Al-Makruh? Answer: Al-Makruh (disliked) is defined as an act that if abstained from, one...
Learning the Glorious Qur'an
Safar 27, 1442 AH
Oct 14, 2020
Question : What is the ruling of the Shari’ah (Islamic law) on someone who does not apply the rules of...
The book: 'Al-Jawahir by Shaykh Zayn Al-Din Al-Malibary' is not considered a reliable source
Safar 27, 1442 AH
Oct 14, 2020
Question : Attached to my letter is a booklet called Al-Jawahir fi ‘Uqubat Ahl Al-Kaba’ir. I have read the entire...
Extent of obligatory knowledge
Safar 27, 1442 AH
Oct 14, 2020
Question : I would like to know the extent of the knowledge that it is conditional to know before practicing...
The authority of Hadith-ul-Ahad
Safar 27, 1442 AH
Oct 14, 2020
What about a person who denies the punishment in the grave, because the reports in this regard are...
It is impermissible for a person to remain ignorant
Safar 25, 1442 AH
Oct 12, 2020
Are the ignorant about religious matters and the layman not brought to account for the things they do not...
Ruling on book entitled 'Kashf Al-Akinnah' by Abdul-Wahhab Mahiyyah
Safar 25, 1442 AH
Oct 12, 2020
What is your opinion about a book entitled “Kashf Al-Akinnah ‘Amma Qila ‘Innahu Bid’ah Wahwa Sunnah (Revealing the Secrets...
Publishing Islamic books as a Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity)
Safar 25, 1442 AH
Oct 12, 2020
Does the printing of valid Islamic books benefit a Muslim after death, and can it be considered as knowledge...
Duties of a teacher
Safar 25, 1442 AH
Oct 12, 2020
All praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. One of the most...
Ruling on whoever dies as a minor
Safar 24, 1442 AH
Oct 11, 2020
O Shaykh, it is said that when a baby is born, it will be written on his forehead that...
A Muslim is not permitted to seek forgiveness for grandparents who die as Mushriks
Safar 24, 1442 AH
Oct 11, 2020
I have grandparents who died in Shirk (disbelief); is it permissible to ask Allah’s Forgiveness for them?
Ruling on asking forgiveness for the disbelievers
Safar 24, 1442
Oct 11, 2020
A Muslim man renounced Islam and died in this state, can we declare him to be a disbeliever?...
Ruling on Ahl Al-Fatrah
Safar 24, 1442 AH
Oct 11, 2020
Two people differed over the final destiny of Ahl-Al-Fatrah (people whom the message of Islam has not reached). While...