A Muslim is not permitted to seek forgiveness for grandparents who die as Mushriks
Question: I have grandparents who died in Shirk (disbelief); is it permissible to ask Allah’s Forgiveness for them? Answer: It is impermissible for a Muslim...
Ruling on asking forgiveness for the disbelievers
Question: A Muslim man renounced Islam and died in this state, can we declare him to be a disbeliever? What is the ruling on apostates...
Ruling on Ahl Al-Fatrah
Question: Two people differed over the final destiny of Ahl-Al-Fatrah (people whom the message of Islam has not reached). While one holds the view that...
The Prophet's parents
Question: Is it correct that Ahl-ul-Fatrah (people having no access to Divine Messages) will be saved from Hell and that the parents of the Prophet...
The Hadith: 'I saw 'Amr ibn 'Amir Al-Khuza'i dragging his intestines in the Fire'
Question: Is it reported in any Hadith that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saw, during his Salah (Prayer), ‘Amr ibn Luhay turning...
The fate of the children of the disbelievers
Question: What is the fate of the non-Muslim children on the Day of Resurrection? Answer: The preponderant view is that Allah will test them with...
The fate of Ahl Al-Fatrah
Question: A young intellectual Buddhist lady has recently embraced Islam after seven years of extensive research, and she is now performing Da’wah (calling to Islam)....
Can a Muslim's ignorance of creed be excused?
Question: In our country, the worship of graves is rampant; there are many advocates who claim that the worshippers of graves among Muslims will be...
Ruling on watching movies and television and playing cards during the daytime in Ramadan
Question: Some Muslims spend most of the day in Ramadan watching movies, soap operas, videos, television, and playing cards. What is the ruling on this?...
Is the month of Ramadan an exclusive feature of the Muslims?
Question: Is the month of Ramadan an exclusive feature of our Muslim nation only or it was also prescribed upon previous nations? Answer: Allah (Exalted...
Advise for Muslims on the occasion of the beginning of blessed Ramadan
Question: What is the word you would like to direct to the Muslim Ummah (nation based on one creed) on celebrating the beginning of Ramadan?...
Ruling on joining religious parties
Question: What do you advise preachers to do against the religious innovators? We would like you to direct special advice to the young men who...
knowledge has faded and the scholars have died
Question: One of the common sayings among students, especially in colleges and scientific institutions is: knowledge has faded and the scholars have died. Also that...
Obeying rulers and scholars in Ma'ruf to set things right
Question 1: What is meant by obeying those in authority in the Ayah (Qur’anic verse)? Does the term refer to scholars or rulers, who may...
Each group claims to be the right group
Question: Your Eminence, Fitnahs (temptations) have spread in the arena of Da’wah (calling to Islam) due to the presence of many Islamic groups. Among these...
The obligation of abiding by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger and warning against whatever contradicts them
All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. The best outcome is for the righteous. May peace and blessings be upon the slave...
The Hadith: 'All of them will be in Hellfire except one'
Question: What is meant by the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) concerning the Ummah (nation) in which he said: “…all of them...
The meaning of 'Newly invented things'
Question: What are the “Newly invented things” (mentioned in a Hadith)? Answer: The Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him): “Beware of newly invented...
Answering a question presented by a Muslim brother on some issues of Bid'ah and Shirk
Question: What is the religious ruling of Allah and His Messenger on a person who commits the following: During the Adhan (call to prayer) he...
Obligation of enjoining good and forbidding evil
All praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, his Companions, and those who follow his guidance! To...