Is Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah an Innovation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab?
We respond to him by asking, Did Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab al-Najdi come before the Quran or after the Quran?
When is Ignorance Not an Excuse?
This is to be understood as referring to ignorance resulting from negligence on the part of the individual in failing to learn.
The Legal Status and Protection of Non-Muslim Residents
It is not permissible to attack a non-Muslim if they have entered Muslim lands under a covenant of security (peace/visa/agreement)
On the Fallacy of Justifying Terror as Jihad
The disbelievers themselves are likely the ones who trained them in these matters.
Does Al-Wala' wal-Bara' Prohibit Interacting and Speaking with Non-Muslims?
It is only a matter of religion; we absolutely do not compromise with them regarding our faith.
Refuting Fatwas on the Killing of Foreign Nationals
It is impermissible to kill non-Muslims who have arrived under a covenant and security agreement.
Judging Islam by Its Teachings, Not by the Behavior of Muslims
The duty of anyone who truly desires Islam—with a sincere intent—is to look into the teachings and guidance of Islam itself, not at the a...
Islam’s Innocence from the Crimes of Bombing and Terrorizing the Peaceful
By Allah, there is no doubt that this act is something no one approves of. Every sane person, let alone a believer, rejects it, because i...
The Reality of Bid'ah (Innovation)
Anyone who involves themselves in bid'ah (an innovation)—whether initiating it or continuing it—incurs sin.
Distinguishing Between the Shia and the Rafidah
The Rafidah are the Shia; rather, the term Shia is more general than Rafidah. This is because the term Shia is applied to anyone who vene...
Is Rebellion Limited to Armed Conflict?
Rebellion is of various types. Among them is rebellion through speech, which occurs when someone incites or encourages rebellion against ...
Islamic Ruling on In-Law Interference and Its Impact on Marriage
I strongly advise those who drive a wedge between a man and his wife, and I say Their action is like the action of sorcerers—and refuge i...
Is a Husband Sinful If He Does Not Love His Wife?
The matter of a wife is not like any other; indeed, the separation of spouses from one another carries its own dangers, especially if the...
Urging Spouses Toward Patience and Living Together in Kindness
It is necessary for the people of Islam to beware of the causes of divorce and to hold things together.
Ruling on Divorce Due to Discovered Impiety of a Wife
What we advise in this situation is counseling and guidance. He should advise her, strive hard in doing so, direct her toward goodness, t...
The Difference Between Ahlus-Sunnah and Mu'tazilah
The Mu'tazilah is an innovated sect that holds many misguidances. The greatest and most heinous of these is their claim that Allah has no...
What Constitutes a Bidʿah?
Bid'ah (religious innovations) is whatever is introduced into the religion that is not a part of it; this is the defining criterion of in...
The Distinction Between Ahl al-Sunnah and the Mu'tazilah in Source and Creed
The Mu'tazilah do not derive their creed from the Book [the Quran] and the Sunnah; rather, they derive it from Ilm al-Kalam.
Sound Knowledge: A Shield Against Tribulation
I advise you to seek knowledge, to seek knowledge from the people of knowledge (the scholars), and to be eager in seeking knowledge.
Ruling on Congregational Prayer in Mosque with Tijaniyyah Sufi Order
If you do not find anyone, then pray in your home with your children and your family.