Al-Tijaniyyah is one of the most disbelieving and misguided tariqahs (sufi orders)
Question: What is your opinion concerning Al-Tijaniyyah Tariqah (Sufi order) and seeing the Prophet (peace be upon him) in wakefulness? Answer: Al-Tijaniyyah is one of...
Ruling on Al-Mahdiyyah Tariqah (Sufi order)
Question: There is a Sufi Order called “Al-Ansar” (the followers of Al-Mahdy) which is widespread in Western Sudan. The supporters of this order are millions...
Ruling on Imamite Shi'ah sect in Islam and its origin
Question: Is Imamite Shi’ah an Islamic sect? Who is the founder? In fact, the Shi’ah claim their sect is traceable back to ‘Ali (may Allah...
Al-Ibadiyyah
Question: Is Al-Ibadiyyah regarded as one of the deviant sects of Al-Khawarij and is it permissible to pray behind them? Answer: Al-Ibadiyyah is one of...
Ruling on Al-Habriyyah tariqah
Question: What is the Shari’ah ruling on the two Tariqahs (Sufi orders) that are prevalent in Algeria called Al-Habriyyun. They were named after their grand...
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?
Question: Does the Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship) mentioned in the Ayah (Qur’anic verse) “And do not marry Al-Mushrikât (idolatresses,...
The difference between Sunnis and Shi'ah
Question: Please clarify the differences between Sunnis and Shi’ah (Shi’ites) Which of them is the closest to the Sunnah? Answer: The differences between Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah...
Ruling on Al-Burhamiyyah Tariqah
Question: We trust Your Eminence and have confidence in your Fatwa; therefore, we wish that Your Eminence will read this book carefully and give us...
Dawoodi Bohras
Question: The chief scholar of Bohras urges his followers to prostrate before him each time they visit him. Was this a practice in the lifetime...
Dawoodi Bohras women kissing their leader's hands and feet and those of his family
Question: It is a tradition for women to kiss the hands and feet of the leader of their sect. They even kiss the hands and...
Al-Batiniyyah
Question: What is the view of Sunni scholars regarding Al-Isma’iliyyah and Agha Khani sects who live in many places and most of them live in...
The creed of Barelwiyyah (Barelvis) Sufi Order
Question: In Pakistan, there is an order known as the Barelvis (Bareilwi) or the order of Nawary, as named after its current leader Nuwary. I...
The reality of the Iranian Shi'ah and confuting those who claim there is no true Muslim leader except Ayatollah Khomeini
Question: It is common in Nigeria that Muslim youth express their love of Ayatollah Khomeini and support for the Iranian Islamic Revolution. These youth think...
Al-Khawarij
Question: What is the meaning of the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): “During the last days, some young foolish people...
The etiquette the Messenger followed when visiting graves
Question: There is a grave in our village which is said to belong to one of the righteous people. A house was built over this...
Ruling on tawassul through prophets and Awliya
Question: What is the Islamic ruling on Tawassul (supplicating to Allah through a means) through prophets and Awliya’ (pious people)? Answer: Tawassul through prophets and...
Tawassul through the Awliya'
Question: Is it permissible for a Muslim to make Tawassul (supplicate to Allah through a means) by virtue of the status of the prophets and...
Tawassul to Allah by the honor, sanctity or blessings of the Prophet or another person
Question: What is the ruling on a Muslim who testifies that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,...
Ruling on visiting the graves to supplicate to the dead or ask for their help or intercession
Question: I found contradictory and controversial Hadith in the book: “Shifa’ Al-Siqam fy Ziyarat Khayr Al-Anam” by Shaykh Taqy Al-Din Al-Subky Al-Shafi’i, in the chapter...
Do the Jinn know knowledge of Unseen?
Question: Do the Jinn (creatures created from fire) know the Ghayb (the Unseen)? Please clarify this as soon as possible. Answer: Knowledge of Ghayb is...