Ruling on the green dome on the grave of the Prophet (peace be upon him)

We learnt from Shaykh Abdul- ‘Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz that domes and other buildings on graves are impermissible. So, what is the ruling on the green dome...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 26, 1442 // Nov 12, 2020

Was Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab's Da'wah based on Takfir?

Some claim that Takfir (declaring someone to be a disbeliever) that is known nowadays was the product of Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahhab’s da’wah. They also claim that some...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 25, 1442 // Nov 11, 2020

All of the scholars in Saudia are Wahhabis?

My parents are not upon the correct methodology and Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) has guided me to the Qur’an and Sunnah upon the methodology of the...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 25, 1442 // Nov 11, 2020

Ruling on Funeral Prayer for people transgressing Shari'ah

If a Muslim transgresses the Shari’ah (Islamic law), should Muslims offer Funeral Prayer for him on his death or not? Answer: If the person transgressing the Shar’ah...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 24, 1442 // Nov 10, 2020

Extolling Allah means praising Him a lot

What is the meaning of extolling Allah? Answer: Extolling Allah means praising Him a lot; i.e., (saying): You are Al-Rahim (The Most Merciful), You are Al-Rahman (The...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 24, 1442 // Nov 10, 2020

Allah's Speech to Moses

How many times did Allah speak to Musa (Moses, peace be upon him)? Did He speak to him at the same place where He first spoke to him,...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 24, 1442 // Nov 10, 2020

What is the difference between Al-Hilm and Al-Sabr

What is the difference between Al-Hilm (forbearance) and Al-Sabr (patience), which is one of Allah’s Attributes? Answer: Al-Hilm is to delay the punishment for a servant (granting...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 24, 1442 // Nov 10, 2020

The word 'Aqidah

A questioner asks: Is it true that the word ‘Aqidah (belief) is incorrect and baseless, and that it is better to use the term Iman (faith) instead? Rabi' Al-Awwal 22, 1442 // Nov 08, 2020

Noah was the first messenger

A questioner asks: Who was the first Prophet: Idris (Enoch) or Nuh (Noah) (peace be upon them)? Answer: Nuh was the first Prophet to be sent when...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 22, 1442 // Nov 08, 2020

The difference between a prophet and a messenger

What is the difference between a prophet and a messenger? Answer: The well-known view of scholars is that a prophet is one to whom a system of...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 22, 1442 // Nov 08, 2020

Meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)

What is the meaning of denying Al-Taghut (false deities)? May Allah reward you best. Answer: It means to declare oneself free from worshipping false deities and to...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 22, 1442 // Nov 08, 2020

Definition of Islam

Please, illustrate to me the meaning of Islam. Answer: Islam means total submission to Allah (Exalted be He) through belief in His Oneness, and showing subservient and...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 22, 1442 // Nov 08, 2020

Theory of human evolution or Darwin's theory

I have read a lot about the theory that humans evolved from an ape-like ancestor. The theory proposes that humans went through several stages until they developed into...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 22, 1442 // Nov 08, 2020

Tafsir Surah Yusuf, Ayah 106: 'And most of them believe not in Allah...'

Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: “And most of them believe not in Allâh except that they attribute partners unto Him [i.e. they are Mushrikûn i.e. polytheists. See...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 21, 1442 A.H // Nov 07, 2020

Tafsir Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayahs 76 to 78

I would like to know the detailed Tafsir (explanation of the meanings of the Qur’an) of Ayahs (Qur’anic verses) number 76 to 78 of Surah Al-Tawbah. Do they apply...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 21, 1442 A.H // Nov 07, 2020

Tafsir Surah Al-Tawbah, Ayah 4: 'Except those of the Mushrikun with whom you have a treaty...'

What is the interpretation of the fourth Ayah mentioned in Surah Al-Tawbah. It reads: “Except those of the Mushrikûn (see V.2:105) with whom you have a treaty, and who...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 21, 1442 A.H // Nov 07, 2020

Ruling on a husband who treats his wife unjustly

I was married twenty-five years ago; I have a number of sons and daughters. I face a lot of problems with my husband, because he humiliates me a lot...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 21, 1442 AH // Nov 07, 2020

Ruling on cursing one's children or wife

What is the ruling on a person who curses his wife or one of his children? Does cursing one’s wife count as divorce? Answer: It is not permissible to...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 21, 1442 AH // Nov 07, 2020

Commenting on criticism among Du'ah (Callers to Islam)

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon our trustworthy Prophet Muhammad, his family, Companions and those who follow his Sunnah until...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 19, 1442 AH // Nov 05, 2020

Ruling on beseeching the Messenger for help

We hear some people calling [or invoking the Prophet, peace be upon him] by saying: “Help us, O Messenger of Allah” or “Help us, O Prophet”, what is the...

Rabi' Al-Awwal 18, 1442 AH // Nov 04, 2020