The Limits of Women's Dress in the Presence of Mahrams
My advice to my sisters among women is to avoid these garments and ensure their clothing is concealing. My advice to their guardians is t...
The Ruling on Hosting Non-Mahram Relatives in the Husband’s Absence
It is not allowed for a woman to let anyone who is not her mahram into her husband’s house.
Prohibition of Artificial Eyelashes
Artificial eyelashes are not permissible because they resemble hair extensions. The Prophet ﷺ cursed the woman who joins hair extensions ...
The Dangers of Teaching False Theories to Muslim Youth
This man’s admission regarding himself—that he is among the apes—is accepted. However, his claim that others are apes is rejected.
Humanity’s Lineage: Created from Clay, Not Evolved from Apes
This statement is incorrect — I mean the claim that the origin of man is an ape—rather, the one who says it is, in reality, an ape whose ...
The Islamic Perspective on Human Origins and Darwinism
The claim that the origin of man is a monkey is a lie and a fabrication against the law of Allah.
When to Leave: Handling Gatherings that Criticize Scholars and Rulers
The Ayats (verses) of Allah forbid reviling the Muslim rulers and forbid attacking the honor of [any] Muslims.
Does Ulil-Amr Refer Only to Scholars?
Those in authority are both the scholars and the rulers, as you have heard. In fact, the outward, apparent meaning of the term refers to ...
Duty Toward Palestine: A Call to Repentance and Return to Faith
They must rectify their souls, repent to Allah, return to their religion, and establish the Sharia (Law) of their Lord.
On Hamas & Disunity
As for the Hamas group, it is a partisan group that does not enjoin what is right nor forbid what is wrong, and they denounce the People ...
The Ruling on Publicly Disclosing the Faults of the Ruler
It is not permissible to speak against the rulers. Because this causes evil and fragmentation within society and divides the unity of the...
Justice vs. Disavowal: Dealing with Non-Muslims
We do not love the polytheists or the disbelievers, but we do not treat them unjustly without right.
The Origins of the Mawlid Celebration
The first to introduce it were the Fatimids in Egypt during the 4th century AH. In the 7th century, it was introduced by the King of Erbi...
When Did Mawlid Begin?
It appeared in the fourth century [AH]. Its foundation and its standing in the Sharia has no basis in the law of Allah
When Did Bid'ah Become Known?
Bid'ah appeared toward the end of the era of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), but you would find them as innovations rega...
On the Custom of Quranic Recitation and Slaughtering Animals for the Deceased
This is among the innovations (bid’ah)—the forbidden innovations—and it is a waste of money and a renewal of grief.
Who exactly are the People of the Book?
Jesus’s announcement of the glad tidings of the Prophet Muhammad proves that it is obligatory for his followers to follow him.
The Ruling on the Word 'Masihiyyah' (Christianity)
Our view is that we should call the Nasara (Nazarenes) by the name 'Nasara,' just as Allah named them, and as is well-known in the books ...
The Ruling on Visiting and Socializing with the Rafidah (Shiites)
He must advise them, clarify the truth to them, and demonstrate that the path they are on is not the truth.
The Creed of the Qadariyah: Deniers of Divine Decree
The Qadariyah means those who deny Divine Decree. They are attributed to Qadar even though they do not believe in it.