• Fatwas

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Was Ishmael buried in Al-Hatim?

It is mentioned in the books of the biographies of the Prophet that Isma’il (Ishmael) (peace be upon...

Ruling on believing that Jesus has a father

It is claimed that ‘Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) had a father, and believing that he was...

Prophet Joseph, peace be upon him

Does the word Asbat (Descendants of Jacob) mentioned in the Qur’an include Prophet Yusuf’s (Joseph) brothers who threw...

The name of Abraham's father

Was the father of Ibrahim (Abraham) Al-Khalil (The Close Servant) (peace be upon him) called Azar or Azaar?...

People's need for Allah's Messengers

In light of being honored with faculties of reason and natural disposition, do humans stand in need of...

On the Jews and Christians concerning the crucifixion of Jesus

Can you tell us about the claim that ‘Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) was crucified but did...

Number of prophets and messengers

How many Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them) were there? Answer: No one knows their number...

On movie entitled A Man from Babel about the life story of Prophet Abraham

Dear brother, Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Aziz ibn Baz I am a director and scenarist. I recently thought of producing a...

Is Adam a prophet or a messenger?

Is it from the articles of faith to believe that Adam was the first prophet as was pointed...

Ruling on denies Abraham was thrown in the fire

What is the ruling on he who denies that Ibrahim (Abraham) (peace be upon him) was thrown in...

The difference between Major Shirk and Minor Shirk

What is the difference between major Shirk and minor Shirk in terms of their definitions and rulings? Answer: Major...

Tafsir Surah Al-Baqarah Ayat 258

Please interpret the Saying of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He): “Have you not looked at him who disputed...

Revelation of Hadith

Your Eminence, Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Aziz ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baz (may Allah protect you from every evil), would you kindly answer...

Deceitful acts of dervishes

What is the ruling on people who call themselves “dervish” who stab themselves with daggers and knives and do...

Obedience to the ruler

Many questions raised about the statement that Your Eminence declared: “Obeying the ruler is Obligatory” and the Hadith:...

Warning against seeking Fatwa from ignorant people and those who follow false doctrines

His Eminence Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz the Grand Mufty of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of Council of...

The importance of Fiqh

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate All praise is due to Allah. May Allah’s Peace...

Categories of Tawhid

Tawhid (monotheism) is the essence of religion and the basis of the revelations of all Messengers (peace be upon them)....

Advice of Allah's Book [Part 1]

All praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the Worlds, and the good end will be for the pious!...

Tawhid comes first

Is it sufficient to utter the testimony of faith, namely La Ilah Illa Allah, Muhammad Rasul Allah (i.e. there...