Who exactly are the People of the Book?
Question: This is a letter that reached us from a listener named Abd al-Hamid al-Barbari, an Egyptian residing in Riyadh. He asks in his letter:...
The Ruling on the Word 'Masihiyyah' (Christianity)
Question: The word ‘Christianity’ (Masihiyyah) is frequently used by some Muslims to the point that they do not distinguish between the terms ‘Nasrani’ (Nazarene) and...
The Ruling on Visiting and Socializing with the Rafidah (Shiites)
Question: A man lived with the Rafidah (Shiites) for a period of time, after which he moved away to a distant region and promised to...
The Creed of the Qadariyah: Deniers of Divine Decree
Question: You mentioned belief in Al-Qadar (Divine Decree), and there is a group known as the Qadariyah. We would like to know: what is their...
An Overview of the Mu'tazilah Sect
Question: May Allah bless you, O Virtuous Sheikh. The questioner has a second point, asking: Who are the Mu’tazilah? Answer: The Mu’tazilah are an innovated...
Guidance on Following the Salaf vs. Adhering to Sufi Orders
Question: This message was sent by the listener Nayef Obeid Saber from Iraq, Anbar Governorate, Al-Talufa District. He says in his letter: I offer my...
Unity Through the Path of the Salaf
Question: We would like to know what the difference is between the Ikhwan (Muslim Brotherhood) and the Salafi group? Answer: By Allah, my brother, I...
The Salafi Methodology in Dealing with Rulers and Authorities
Question: You mentioned in your speech regarding Salafism. The question is: if there is a man who outwardly appears to follow the Salaf, his creed...
The Naming of the People of the Book: Nasara (Nazarenes) vs. Christians (Masihiyyun)
Question: Is it permissible to refer to the Nasara (Nazarenes) as ‘Christians’ (Masihiyyun)? Answer: This is a term that commonly used and recognized today. However,...
The Path of Innovation: Sufism
Question: This episode begins with a letter received from a listener named Nizamuddin, a Pakistani national. He asks: O Eminent Sheikh, what is your opinion...
Adhering to the Prophetic Sunnah vs. Innovated Paths
Question: The final question asks: I follow a Sufi path (Tariqa), and I do not hold any beliefs regarding the Sheikh that contradict the Sharia....
The Inward Reality of the Khomeinism
Questioner: Your Eminence, are the Khomeinists [followers of Khomeini] among the Rafida? The Sheikh: Yes, Khomeini is one of the heads of the Rafida—one of...
Is it permissible to declare Shias as disbelievers?
Question: Is it permissible to declare Shias as disbelievers? Answer: The Shia consist of categories and types; some have mentioned twenty-two types—meaning sects. However, the...
The Ruling on Disparaging Jesus in Retaliation
Question: A newspaper from Azerbaijan was found this week depicting Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him) and his mother Mary (Peace Be Upon Them) in a...
The Purposes of the Believer's Trial
Question: Why does Allah burden the believers, who perform many acts of worship, with illnesses and trials, while the disobedient ones enjoy the good things...
Ruling on a thief, women dancing and drinking alcohol
Question Are dancing and drinking alcohol Haram (prohibited) or Makruh (disliked)? What is the ruling on gazing at a woman other than one’s wife? What...
Ruling on chewing Khat
Question What is the ruling on eating Khat and delaying the performing of ‘Asr (afternoon) prayer until half an hour before the Maghrib (sunset) prayer?...
Evidence on the prohibition of narcotics
Question What are the proofs that state the prohibition of narcotics? Answer: Narcotics are considered unwholesome things which Allah has forbidden for His believing servants....
What are the conditions of cutting off a thief's hand?
Question What are the conditions of cutting off a thief’s hand? Answer: Nine conditions have to be met before cutting off the hand of a...
The wisdom behind the difference in complexion colors of the servants of Allah
Question What is the wisdom behind the difference in complexion colors of the servants of Allah (Exalted be He); some have a red, white, or...