Ruling on loyalty to the Mushrik family
Question: What should a son do who was raised by an ignorant family then he learned Islamic knowledge and informed his family of Haram (prohibited)...
Ruling on neglecting Tawhid
Question: Your Eminence Shaykh! Could you please clarify the importance of Tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah/ monotheism)? It is worth mentioning that nowadays...
Ruling on befriending with those who worship the graves
Question: There is no doubt regarding the Kufr (disbelief) of those who worship graves, pious people, including the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) and others,...
Ruling on initiating Salam with non-Muslims
Question: Is it permissible to begin greeting a disbeliever, especially if they are of high positions such as a professor in a university? Answer: It...
Ruling on those contradicts decisive texts from the Qur'an and authentic Hadith
Question: What is the opinion of the knowledgeable scholars on a man who contradicts decisive texts from the Qur’an and authentic Hadith? Upon receiving advice...
Ruling on attending mushrik weddings
Question: Is it permissible for a Muslim who believes in one God to participate in the wedding ceremonies of Mushriks (those who associate others with...
The duty of a Muslim is to follow the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah
Question: Should every Muslim join an Islamic group that has an Amir (leader), although this may lead to division and conflict among Muslims, as Allah...
Adhering to the Sunnah and following the Salaf
Question: A father asks his son to stay away from the trend of Islamic awakening but the son refuses, for this trend abides by Allah’s...
Ruling on attacking scholars
Question: Some people claim that they are following the way of Salaf (righteous predecessors), but they are constantly attacking scholars and accuse them of introducing...
Ruling on parents belong to the Rafidah (a Shiitic group)
Question: A man’s parents belong to Al-Rafidah (a Shiitic group), how should he behave towards them? Answer: He should call them to Allah and advise...
Isma'ilism sect
The Isma’ilites get their name from their acceptance of Isma’il ibn Ja’far as the divinely appointed spiritual successor (Imam) to Ja’far Al-Sadiq) that oppose our...
The Difference between Ahlus-Sunnah and Shiites
Question: What is the difference between Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah (adherents to the Sunnah and the Muslim mainstream) and Shi’ah (Shi’ites)? Answer: There are differences between the...
Ruling On The Ba'ath Party
Question: Are president of Iraq and members of the Ba’ath Party that he led considered Kafirs (disbelievers) or not? Answer: All Ba’athists are Kafirs including...
Are the Kharijites Considered Salafis?
Question: What is your response to those who claim that the creed of the Kharijites (Khawarij) was a Salafi creed, and that they—the Kharijites—were Salafis?...
Introduction to Islam
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of Creation and the good end is for Al-Muttaqin (the pious) and peace and blessings be upon His beloved...
Correct 'Aqidah and its antithesis
All praise be to Allah Alone, and peace and blessings be upon the Last of the Prophets. Since sound ‘Aqidah (creed) is the main origin...
A Scholarly Critique of Darwinian Theory
Question: It is known that some people believe their origin is animal, in agreement with Western theory; what is your opinion on that? Answer: Darwin’s...
The Palestinians differ in their opinions regarding the peace process
Question: The Palestinians differ in their opinions regarding the peace process, while Hamas opposes it and calls for resistance, the Palestinian National Authority approves it,...
Ruling on criticize rulers openly on the pulpit
Question: Was it the practice of our Salaf (righteous predecessors) to criticize rulers openly on the Minbar (pulpit)? If not, how would they advise their...
Ruling on organ transplants
Question: What is your opinion on the transplantation of human organs which saves the life of many people? Answer: I have a reservation with regard...