Ruling on Palmistry
Question: Some people say that the lines on the right palm are in the shape of the Arabic number 18 and those on the left...
Can a person be excused for their ignorance regarding the fundamentals of Tawhid
Question: Can a person be excused for their ignorance regarding the fundamentals of Tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah) which represent the core of...
Ruling on Ghulu in loving the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Question: What does Ghulu in loving the Prophet (peace be upon him) mean? Answer: Ghulu (Exceeding proper limits) means an increase or doing something more...
Sites of the Prophets' graves
Question: In the Sultanate of Oman, particularly in the South, there is a Masjid (mosque) and a grave in the mountain of Zhafar. The people...
The location of the grave of Al-Husayn
Question: People talk a great deal and have different opinions about where the grave of Al-Husayn is located. Can Muslims benefit from knowing exactly where...
Exposition that the exact location of the grave of Al-Khadir is unknown
Question: There is a mausoleum in our residential district where people claim the body of Al-Khadir (peace be upon him) is buried. When visiting this...
Ruling on Quburiyyun (grave worshippers)
Question: It is said that the early Mushriks (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) admitted that they worshipped their gods...
Is it true that Ali fought the Jinn?
Question: A questioner from Republic of Yemen asks: is it true that Imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) fought the Jinn (creatures created...
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...
Refuting Misconceptions Regarding the Scholars of Saudi Arabia and the Four Madhahib
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...
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...
The Ruling on Funeral Prayers for Those Who Violate Sharia Boundaries
Question: Sister Haram Yusuf Muhammad Yusuf from Sudan also asks: If a Muslim goes outside the boundaries of Islamic Law (Sharia), should Muslims offer the...
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...
On the Number of Times Allah Spoke to Moses
Question: How many times did Allah speak to Moses? And did He speak to him in the same location where He spoke to him the...
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: Our brother asks and says: What is the difference between the Prophet and the Messenger? Answer: What is well-known among scholars is that a...
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...