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...
On Al-Ikhwan Al-Muslimun (the Muslim Brotherhood)
Question: Your Eminence, Al-Ikhwan Al-Muslimun (the Muslim Brotherhood; a political group also calling to Islam) Movement spread in the Kingdom especially among the students. What...
Clarification of the rulers' rights upon the Ummah
His Eminence, Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ibn Baz the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has shed light upon rulers’ rights and the necessity of...
There is no way to achieve that unless advice is exchanged
Question: Since its establishment, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has applied the Shari’ah of Allah and ruled according to His Legislations. What is our duty...
Ruling on rebel against the rulers
Question: Your Eminence Shaykh, there are people who think that, because some of the rulers commit major sins, we are obliged to rebel against them...
It is not permissible to kill resident or immigrant disbelievers
Question: Some young people think that it is lawful to alienate the Kafirs (disbelievers) residing in or immigrating to Muslim countries. Accordingly, some of them...
Is enjoining Ma'ruf and forbidding Munkar by the hand is a right for all Muslims or is it just confined to those in authority and their deputies?
Question: Is enjoining Ma‘ruf and forbidding Munkar, namely correcting the wrong by the hand, a right for all Muslims or is it just confined to...
What is the proper manner of enjoining right and forbidding evil
Question: What is the proper manner of enjoining right and forbidding evil? What is the wisdom behind doing this? Answer: This question is worthy of...
Ruling on those who abstain from enjoining good and forbidding evil
Question: What is the ruling on those who abstain from enjoining good and forbidding evil while having the ability to do so? Answer: Such people...
A reply to the claims of BBC
All Praise is due to Allah. May peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and Companions. Several days ago, I wrote an article...
Ruling on slaughtering animals, engaging in Dhikr and beating drums during celebrations of Mawlid
Question: What is the ruling on slaughtering animals, engaging in Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) and beating drums during celebrations of Mawlid (the Prophet’s birthday)? Answer:...
Was Buddha a Prophet?
Question: What is the ruling on those who say that Buddha was a prophet? What is the ruling on those who say that the Sahabi...
Is there a revealed book for Buddhism?
Question: Is there a revealed book for Buddhism? Answer: We do not know of any book which was revealed for them, rather the ruling on...
Is Wahhabism a fifth Madhab?
Question: What is Wahhabism? Is it a fifth madhhab (school of thought), or does it follow one of the four madhhab? Answer: This term is...
Warning against Rashad Khalifa's denial of the Sunnah
All praise be to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon His Messenger and upon his family, Companions, and those who followed him. The reason...
Ruling on Habashi Sect
From ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Bin ‘Abdullah Ibn Baz to our dear respected brother, T.M. May Allah protect you. As-salamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah’s Peace, Mercy,...