What should a woman do when she has her monthly period and she is unable to offer Salah (Prayer)? Answer: A woman is exempted from offering Salah during her...

Our Shaykh, it becomes evident through messages sent to this program that our Muslim world is full of many things that contradict the religion of Islam. One of...

I know that building domes on graves is impermissible; however, some people say it is permissible and they take the dome on the grave of the Prophet (peace...

I would like to know the ruling on making a model for Al-Haramayn Al-Sharifayn (the Two Sacred Mosques i.e. The Holy Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque...

Some people consider the green dome that was built on the Prophet’s grave in Madinah evidence for the permissibility of building domes on graves, such as those of...

For a long period of time, the word Masihi has been commonly used. Is this correct or do we have to use the word Nasrani instead? Provide me with...

Is it permissible to offer Salah behind a man believing in a doctrine different from Ahl Al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah such as Al-Ash’ari (a follower of Asha’irah i.e. a Muslim group...

What is the ruling on committing sins, particularly major sins? Does this affect one’s faith? Answer: Yes, this has a great effect on one’s faith. Committing the...

What should a believing woman do when she sees one of her relatives committing evil acts? Answer: She should forbid the wrong gently in an amiable way using kind...

What does Shirk mean? What is the meaning of Allah’s Saying: “O you who believe! Do your duty to Allâh and fear Him. And seek the means of approach...

Is it permissible to place a metal plate or a “sign” inscribed with some Ayahs (Qur’anic verses), the name of the deceased person, and the date of his...

According to our customs, when someone dies, people gather outside their house, ornamental light bulbs are hung (like in weddings) and the deceased’s family line up. Condolers pass...

Is it permissible to cut down the harmful trees at the graves? Answer: They should be cut down because they harm the people who come to visit...

I noticed that when some people see a tree growing on a grave, they describe the inhabitant of the grave as having such and such characteristics. Is a...

What is the best way to practice Da’wah (calling to Islam) with people who are influenced by certain cultures or communities? Answer: The Da’i (caller to Islam) must explain...

What is the ruling on offering sacrifices at the shrines of Awliya’ (pious people)? What is the ruling on saying: “O Allah! By the right of Your Waliy so-and-so!...

Here in Sudan, we have a shaykh who has many followers who compete in serving and obeying him. They travel to visit him, thinking he is one of the...

Many men and women are fond of songs, what is the ruling on listening to songs? Please advise. Answer: I advise Muslim men and women to abstain from listening...

A sister from Riyadh asks: I read that one of the consequences of sin is punishment from Allah and loss of blessings, and I wept with fear because of...

I often hear that saying “Sadaq Allah Al-Adhim” upon ending recitation of the Qur’an is a Bid’ah (innovation in religion). Some people told me that it is permissible and...