The basic rule concerning any commands of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is that they denote obligation

Any command given by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) indicates obligation and duty. However, there is a Hadith whose apparent meaning contradicts the Hadith narrated by...

Muharram 11, 1442 AH // Aug 30, 2020

Do the books of Hadith explain the Qur'an?

Do the books of Hadith explain the Qur’an? Is it true that there is no Sunnan (supererogatory acts of worship following the example of the Prophet) in Islam...

Muharram 11, 1442 // Aug 30, 2020

Ruling on Zina especially where one is away from the spouse

What is the ruling on committing Zina (sexual intercourse outside marriage)? Is it permissible for those working in Europe and are away from their spouses for a long time...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Ruling on paying the woman money to have intercourse

I am an unmarried man; I fear committing sins. What is the ruling if I give a woman a sum of money to kiss and have sexual intercourse with...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Ruling on befriending women

A man lived with a woman (without marriage) for a long time and she bore him many children. Afterwards, he legally married two women who bore him many...

Muharram 10, 1442 // Aug 29, 2020

Professing committing Zina

In our school, some students talk publicly about Zina (adultery) and admit to having committed it. What should I do in this case? Am I considered sinful? Answer: You...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Confusion in lineage as a reason behind prohibiting Zina

There is an Ayah (Qur’anic verse) in the Glorious Qur’an, which states that Zina (sexual intercourse outside marriage) is prohibited, and is one of the major sins. It is...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Salah of a menstruating woman

If a woman is purified from menstruation or postpartum bleeding before sunset, should she perform the Zhuhr (Noon) and the ‘Asr (Afternoon) Prayers? If she becomes purified before dawn,...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Tawbah to prevent the execution of the Hadd

Is Tawbah (repentance to Allah) from the major sins for which Hudud (ordained punishments for violating Allah’s Laws) are imposed by the Qur’an and Sunnah, the same as for...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Stoning versus lashing a previously married man committing Zina

If a divorced man commits Zina (sexual intercourse outside marriage), should he be stoned to death or considered unmarried? Is it permissible to carry out Hadd (ordained punishment for...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Responsible for Qisas

We live in a non-Islamic country where a Muslim man may be killed for reasons such as being angry with another or due to pride or just because he...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Punishment on the Day of Resurrection for someone to whom the Hadd has been administered

Will a sinner who receives the Hadd (ordained punishment for violating Allah’s Law) in worldly life be punished on the day of Resurrection? Answer: It is reported in the...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Permissibility of the victim's guardian giving up the right of executing the Hadd

In the current Shawwal 20, two students in the first grade in the preparatory school committed homosexuality with a third student, after bullying him and preventing him from seeking...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Paying money instead of executing the Hadd

What is the ruling on substituting a prescribed penalty proven by texts of the Qur’an and the Sunnah with a monetary fine? For example, instead of cutting off the...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Forgiving the people of good qualities their slips

What is the degree of authenticity of the Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and others which reads: “Forgive the people of good qualities their slips” Is it permissible to...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

A family executing the Hadd of Zina if living in a country that does not apply Shari'ah

I would like to know the legal decision on a person who commits a crime that incurs Hadd (ordained punishment for violating Allah’s Law) such as Zina (sexual intercourse...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Executing Hadd in the absence of the ruler

Is it permissible to execute Hudud (ordained punishments for violating Allah’s Law) when there is no Muslim ruler? Answer: Only a Muslim ruler or his deputy is entitled to...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Ruling on bestiality

What is the ruling on bestiality? Answer: The ruling on bestiality and its consequences: Having sex with animals is a bad deed, transgression to bounds set by Allah and...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Ruling on swearing not to masturbate but returning to it

I committed masturbation several times. Once I took an oath by the Mus-haf (copy of the Qur’an) that I will never masturbate again. However, two weeks after taking the...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020

Ruling on masturbation

A person observes obligatory acts of worship such as Salah (Prayer) and Sawm (fast) etc. However, he practices masturbation. What is the ruling on this in Islam? Answer: The...

Muharram 10, 1442 AH // Aug 29, 2020