• Fatwas

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Muslim world has corrupt in Aqidah

Our Shaykh, it becomes evident through messages sent to this program that our Muslim world is full of...

The dome on the grave of the Prophet is no pretext

I know that building domes on graves is impermissible; however, some people say it is permissible and they...

Scale models of the two Sacred Mosques

I would like to know the ruling on making a model for Al-Haramayn Al-Sharifayn (the Two Sacred Mosques...

Ruling on building domes over graves

Some people consider the green dome that was built on the Prophet’s grave in Madinah evidence for the...

Difference between the words Nasrani and Masihi

For a long period of time, the word Masihi has been commonly used. Is this correct or do...

Ruling on offering Salah behind a man who opposes Ahl Al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah such as Al-Ash'ari and the like

Is it permissible to offer Salah behind a man believing in a doctrine different from Ahl Al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah such...

Committing major sins affects one's faith

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

Meaning of Shirk

What does Shirk mean? What is the meaning of Allah’s Saying: “O you who believe! Do your duty...

Ruling on writing on graves

Is it permissible to place a metal plate or a “sign” inscribed with some Ayahs (Qur’anic verses), the...

Ruling on holding funeral ceremonies

According to our customs, when someone dies, people gather outside their house, ornamental light bulbs are hung (like...

Ruling on cutting down harmful trees at graves

Is it permissible to cut down the harmful trees at the graves? Answer: They should be cut...

Is a tree growing on a grave a sign of anything?

I noticed that when some people see a tree growing on a grave, they describe the inhabitant of...

How to call those who are influenced by certain cultures to Islam

What is the best way to practice Da’wah (calling to Islam) with people who are influenced by certain...

Disapproving evil done by relatives

What should a believing woman do when she sees one of her relatives committing evil acts? Answer:...

Ruling on Simaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order)

Here in Sudan, we have a shaykh who has many followers who compete in serving and obeying him. They...

Ruling on listening to songs

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

Does committing sins obliterate the blessing?

A sister from Riyadh asks: I read that one of the consequences of sin is punishment from Allah and...

Ruling on saying Sadaqallah Al-Adhim when finishing reading the Qur'an

I often hear that saying “Sadaq Allah Al-Adhim” upon ending recitation of the Qur’an is a Bid’ah (innovation in...

Ruling on offering sacrifices at the shrines and supplicating to their inhabitants

What is the ruling on offering sacrifices at the shrines of Awliya’ (pious people)? What is the ruling...

Wahhabiyah and Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab

Some people told me that there is a thing called “Wahhabiyyah”, but I explained to them that there...