Ruling on Naqshabandiyyah Order

I am seeking knowledge and Iman (Faith) that may please Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him). Which...

Al-Tijaniyyah is one of the most disbelieving and misguided tariqahs (sufi orders)

What is your opinion concerning Al-Tijaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order) and seeing the Prophet (peace be upon him) in wakefulness?...

Ruling on Al-Mahdiyyah Tariqah (Sufi order)

There is a Sufi Order called “Al-Ansar” (the followers of Al-Mahdy) which is widespread in Western Sudan. The supporters...

Ruling on Imamite Shi'ah sect in Islam and its origin

Is Imamite Shi’ah an Islamic sect? Who is the founder? In fact, the Shi’ah claim their sect is traceable...

Al-Ibadiyyah

Is Al-Ibadiyyah regarded as one of the deviant sects of Al-Khawarij and is it permissible to pray behind them?...

Ruling on Al-Habriyyah tariqah

What is the Shari’ah ruling on the two Tariqahs (Sufi orders) that are prevalent in Algeria called Al-Habriyyun. They...

Does the Shirk mentioned in the Qur'an: 'And do not marry Al-Mushrikât till they believe' include those who follow some Tariqahs (sufi orders) such as Al-Tijaniyyah?

Does the Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) mentioned in the Ayah (Qur’anic verse) “And...

The difference between Sunnis and Shi'ah

Please clarify the differences between Sunnis and Shi’ah (Shi’ites) Which of them is the closest to the Sunnah? Answer:...

Ruling on Al-Burhamiyyah Tariqah

We trust Your Eminence and have confidence in your Fatwa; therefore, we wish that Your Eminence will read...

Dawoodi Bohras

The chief scholar of Bohras urges his followers to prostrate before him each time they visit him. Was...

Dawoodi Bohras women kissing their leader's hands and feet and those of his family

It is a tradition for women to kiss the hands and feet of the leader of their sect. They...

Al-Batiniyyah

What is the view of Sunni scholars regarding Al-Isma’iliyyah and Agha Khani sects who live in many places and...

The creed of Barelwiyyah (Barelvis) Sufi Order

In Pakistan, there is an order known as the Barelvis (Bareilwi) or the order of Nawary, as named...

The reality of the Iranian Shi'ah and confuting those who claim there is no true Muslim leader except Ayatollah Khomeini

It is common in Nigeria that Muslim youth express their love of Ayatollah Khomeini and support for the Iranian...

Al-Khawarij

What is the meaning of the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): “During the last...

The etiquette the Messenger followed when visiting graves

There is a grave in our village which is said to belong to one of the righteous people....

Ruling on tawassul through prophets and Awliya

What is the Islamic ruling on Tawassul (supplicating to Allah through a means) through prophets and Awliya’ (pious...

Tawassul through the Awliya'

Is it permissible for a Muslim to make Tawassul (supplicate to Allah through a means) by virtue of...

Tawassul to Allah by the honor, sanctity or blessings of the Prophet or another person

What is the ruling on a Muslim who testifies that there is no god but Allah and that...

Ruling on visiting the graves to supplicate to the dead or ask for their help or intercession

I found contradictory and controversial Hadith in the book: “Shifa’ Al-Siqam fy Ziyarat Khayr Al-Anam” by Shaykh Taqy...