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...
Which is better: The Qur'an or 'Isa (peace be upon him)
Question I heard some scholars asking which is better: the Qur’an or ‘Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus son of Mary, peace be upon them)? Answer: The...
Ruling on describing the Words of Allah as ancient
Question In the Glorious Qur’an we read: “Mûsâ (Moses) said: “Verily, I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord” (Ghafir, 40:27). We also read:...
Refuting misconceptions concerning the eternity of Allah's Words
Question In the Glorious Qur’an we read: “Mûsâ (Moses) said: “Verily, I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord” (Ghafir, 40:27). We also read:...
Preserving the Qur'an against distortion
Question A friend of mine raises doubts regarding the authenticity of the Mus-hafs (copies of the Qur’an) we have nowadays. He claims that they contain...
Is the Qur'an mere words or supplications as claimed by some people?
Question Is the Qur’an just words or supplications as some people claim? Answer: The Qur’an is the Words of Allah. Jibril (Gabriel, peace be upon...
What is the ruling on selling dogs?
Question: What is the ruling on selling guard dogs that have special characteristics? Answer: It is not permissible to sell dogs, and their price is...
The ruling on selling cats, monkeys and dogs
Question: I would like to work in the field of trading in tame animals such as cats and birds. One of these animals is monkeys...