Ruling on presents given by disbelievers and worshippers of idols to Muslims in their festivals

In India some festivals related to the Hindus (worshippers of idols) are celebrated. As I am their neighbor they present me with some desserts like those Muslims served in...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on participating in disbelievers' festivals

Is it permissible to attend their festivals? Answer: It is not permissible to participate in their festivals or congratulate them, for this conduct shows a kind of intimacy and...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on Muslim participating and paying in a farewell party for a non-Muslim

In our company, Muslim employees work together with Christian and Hindu employees. Some employees collect a sum of money from employees in order to hold a farewell party when...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on participating in the missionary organizations competitions

Some Muslim youth began corresponding with Christian missionary clubs and agencies which in return send them lessons about the Injil (Gospel), video tapes of missionary lectures, and immoral magazines...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on participating with Christians in their non-religious celebrations

Is it permissible for a Muslim to participate with Christians in their non-religious celebrations and share in their sorrows, such as birthday celebrations or sending condolences to the bereaved...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on participating in Christian feasts

What is the ruling on participating in the feasts of the Christians? Please advise us. May Allah reward you. Answer: It is not permissible to participate in the feasts...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on offering a non-Muslim guest unlawful food

Is it permissible for a Muslim to be generous to non-Muslim companions by offering them foods and drinks that are prohibited by Islam upon Muslims? What is the ruling...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on the Muslims who live in the lands of the disbelievers

I found in one of your Fatwas regarding travel to the land of disbelievers a Hadith of the Messenger (peace be upon him) stating: “I am not responsible for...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on Muslims and non-Muslims exchanging visits

In the area where we work, there are some Arab Christians who sometimes invite us to visit them. Is it permissible for us to visit them and invite them...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on Muslims and Christians exchanging congratulations

Is it permissible for Muslims to exchange greetings with Christians on every occasion? Answer: It is not permissible to greet Christians or other disbelievers on their festivals and religious...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on a Muslim working in non-Muslim country

Is it permissible for Muslims to work in non-Muslim countries and can we relate this to the work that Prophet Yusuf (Joseph, peace be upon him) was doing? Answer:...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on Muslim wearing a cross

A dispute arose among us over the judgment on a Muslim who wears a cross pendant, which is a symbol of Christianity. Some maintain that such a person is...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on Muslims entering non-Muslim places of worship

Is it permissible for a Muslim to enter a church to know of their prayers or listen to a lecture? Answer: A Muslim is not allowed to enter the...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on making pictures of Christian symbols such as the cross

Images of crosses have become openly visible. Muslims are so neglectful of this issue that we now see it on TV channels, commercial magazine, etc. What is the...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on living with non-Muslims

I live with ten colleagues of various nationalities, including nine Christians and one atheist. We have our main meal together on one table. The meal is prepared alternately by...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on listening to Christian programs to know more

Sometimes I listen to some Christian radio programs only in order to know and learn about Christian thought. What is the Islamic view on this? Answer: It is not...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on listening to Christian broadcast

Is listening to a Christian radio station forbidden, although the listener believes in Islam, Allah, and His Messenger (peace be upon him) and no one can shake his belief...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on keeping the company of a brother who refuses to enter Islam

Is it permissible to keep company with a non-Muslim brother whom you called to accept Islam but he refused? Answer: You should not take him as a friend, if...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on Non-Muslims entering Masjids

What is the ruling on non-Muslims entering a Masjid (mosque) or Musalla (a place for Prayer), whether to attend the Salah (Prayer) or to listen to a lecture? Answer:...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020

Ruling on invoking Allah for the Kafir

I am a government employee. My direct supervisor is Christian. What is the ruling on using phrases such as: “May Allah bless you”, “May Allah honor you” or “May...

Dhul-Hijjah 6, 1441 AH // Jul 27, 2020