What is the explanation of the word “Salaf” and who are “Al-Salafiyun (Salafis)”? Could you give me an abstract of “Al-‘Aqidah Al-Wasitiyyah” book? What is the interpretation of...

I hear much about the Salaf, who are the Salaf, O Noble Shaykh? Answer: The meaning of the [word] Salaf is (Al-Mutaqaddimoon) the predecessors so every person that precedes another is...

What is the definition of the term “Ahl Al-Sunnah wal Jama‘ah”? Are the scholars of the Barelwi school of thought in India considered from Ahl Al-Sunnah wal Jama‘ah?...

What is “Al-Salafiyyah”? and what is your opinion regarding it? Answer: Salafiyyah (Salafism) is a term derived from the word “Salaf”, which refers to the righteous predecessors...

In Sudan, an Islamic Organization among the various movements of Sufism and Salafism has been established. This organization involves itself in political action and broad confrontations with Communist...

All praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, peace and blessings be upon the Honest Prophet Muhammad. I have perused the article published in Al-Nadwah Newspaper, issue dated 24/6/1380...

Praise be to Allah and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and upon his family and Companions! In its issue no. 3383 of 3/4/1408 A.H, Asharq Al-Awsat...

A brother from Dar’a, Syria asks: What is the correct opinion about the stories narrated from one of the famous leaders of Sufism, Al-Sayyid Ahmad Al-Rifa’i that he visited...

Praise be to Allah Alone. Peace and blessings be upon the last Prophet, his family, and Companions. The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’ has received questions and requests...

What is the ruling on one who abstains from supplicating to Allah for the ruler? May Allah protect you. Answer: This is due to his ignorance and lack of...

If we suppose that a certain group has a lawful excuse to rebel against a ruler, does this justify killing the assistants of this ruler and all those who...

Does giving the pledge of allegiance entail supplicating to Allah for those in authority? Answer: One of the entailments of giving the pledge of allegiance is to advise the...

Some people believe that they have the right to break the laws that have been made by the ruler, such as the traffic laws, customs, passports, etc., as they...

Praise be to Allah Alone. Peace and blessings be upon the last Prophet, his family, and Companions. The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’ has received questions and requests...

From Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to the honorable son Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq, may Allah guide him to do what pleases Him and make His religion victorious through him....

From Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to the honorable son Shaykh Abdul-Rahman ibn Abdul-Khaliq, may Allah guide him to do what pleases Him and make His religion victorious through...

We often address each other using the word “Sayyid” (Master or Sir) for people whose ancestry can be traced to a particular family. Is it permissible to do...

Question : Recently, many knowledge seekers insult the grand Shaykhs if the latter did not say what is agreeable to their whims or desires. What is your opinion? Answer: May...

Question : What is the ruling on celebrating the Mawlid (the Prophet’s birthday) in Rabi‘ Al-Awwal as a tribute to the Prophet (peace be upon him)? Answer: Paying tribute to...

If a person suffers hair loss and becomes bald, will it be permissible to use medication to generate hair growth? Answer: It is permissible to use medication...