Ibn Taymiyyah did not approve celebrating the Prophet's Mawlid

Brother A.M.M. From Kuwait says: “One of the scholars said that Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah be merciful to him)...

A brief look at Babism and Bahaism and their hatred towards the Muslims

All Praise is due to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family and Companions....

Ruling on Tabarruk from the Messenger ﷺ after his death

Did the Barakah (blessings) of the Messenger (peace be upon him) end with his death? Answer: Tabarruk...

The Hadith: 'Allah curses the person who offers a sacrifice to anyone other than Allah'

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Allah curses the person who offers a sacrifice to...

Ruling on believing the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not have a shadow like ordinary human beings

In Pakistan, scholars of the Bareilwi Sufi order believe that the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not...

Dealing with Sufi shaykhs and their followers

As a pioneer of the Salafiyyah Call (Da’wah) and the current Islamic awakening, what do you advise us concerning...

Ruling on writing the Exalted Name 'Allah' and 'Muhammad' (peace be upon him) parallel on a paper, portraits, wall or the like

As it is clear for you, may Allah protect you, many plots are being made nowadays against this religion...

Living in a village where there are Bid'ahs

The questioner explains his circumstances and those of the town where his mother is living. She keeps asking...

A poem attributed to Imam Abu Hanifah

I found the attached poem and read it only to find that it includes verses entailing Shirk (associating...

Is it permissible to vow and sacrifice for the sake of the Waliy?

There is a grave in our village which is said to belong to one of the righteous people....

Tafsir Surah Aal Imran Ayat 6

What is the Tafsir (explanation/exegesis) of the Ayah (Quranic Verse): “He it is Who shapes you in the wombs...

No Basmalah in Surah Al-Tawbah

Why is not the Basmalah (i.e. “Bismillah Al-Rahman, Al-Rahim [In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most...

What are the Hadith Qudsy?

What are the Hadith Qudsy? Why they are called so? Answer: The term Hadith Qudsy refers to Revelations from...

Mubahalah between the Messenger (peace be upon him) and the Christians

During the lifetime of the Messenger (peace be upon him), Mubahalah (the occasion when two contending parties mutually invoke...

Ruling on reciting some Ayahs incorrectly

I am a Yemeni living in Saudi Arabia for more than ten years now. My parents are dead and...

Ruling on committing Lahn while reciting Qur'an

A person committed Lahn (incorrect recitation due to mispronunciation of letters or grammatical mistakes), so another person who was...

How to learn Tajwid

How can I learn Tajwid (reciting the Qur’an following the rules of recitation) and in which book can I...

Inability to properly pronounce the Arabic letter 'ض' [dad]

What is the ruling on inability to properly pronounce the letter “ض” (Dad) from its place of articulation while...

Danger of denying the Sunnah by words and deeds

This letter is from Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz to Chairman of European Islamic Council, may Allah protect you!...

The Ruling on Tijaniyyah Sufi Order

We have so many followers of the Tijaniyyah (a deviant Sufi sect embracing strange beliefs far from Islam),...