Fatwa

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation; may the peace and blessing be upon our noble Prophet Muhammad, his family, his Companions and all those who [read on…]

The scholars of Islam and Sunnah are in agreement (ijmā’) that it is permissible for a man or woman to marry outside of their race or tribe so long as [read on…]

The ruling of a child born of fornication. A child born of fornication is ascribed to the mother. This is the most correct saying of the scholars. So if the [read on…]

Is it a must that the Adhān be called at the beginning of the time of Prayer? The matter is open and not strict. It can be called at the [read on…]

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. The Sunnah for the one who is praying alone is that he calls the Adhān and the Iqāmah [read on…]

When an unbeliever dies, there is no harm in saying: إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ “Innā lillāhi wa innā ilaihi rāji’ūn.” Translation: “Verily, we belong to Allāh and unto Him [read on…]

A question to the noble scholar, Shaikh Zayd bin Hādi Al-Madkhalī (may Allah’s mercy be upon him): Is it permissible to donate the organs of one’s body to another person? [read on…]

A question to Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymīn: To who does the guardianship for marriage transfer after the death of the father? Answer: The one who has the most right [of guardianship] [read on…]

Question: Is it allowed to pray voluntary prayers (nawāfil) immediately after the Jumu’ah Prayer? Answer: The Sunnah after Jumu’ah is to pray four rak’ahs. The Prophet (salallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) [read on…]

A question to the Shaikh, the Muhaddith, the Imām, Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādi’ee (rahimahullāh) — The text of the question: “There is a theory that says that the origin of [read on…]

The Manner of Wiping Over the Socks [in Wudhu] Question: “I saw one of the brothers wipe over his right sock with his right hand, and over his left sock [read on…]

Is it upon the praying person at the beginning of his prayer before the Takbeer: “I intend to pray such-and-such a prayer for Allah..” Answer by Shaikh Al-Fawzān: It is [read on…]

What is the ruling regarding the one who smokes during Hajj? Shaikh Al-Fawzān answered: The ruling concerning him is that he is sinful. He carries the sin of smoking cigarettes [read on…]

A woman who suffers from prolonged bleeding (istiḥāḍah) and cannot tell when she is menstruating (ḥayḍ). What is she to do? Ḥamnah bint Jaḥsh (radiyallāhu ‘anhā) said, “I used to have [read on…]

Hadeeth Discussing Menstruation (Hayd) and Prolonged Bleeding (Istihādah) In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. A’ishah (radiyallāhu ‘anhā) said: Fātimah bint Abee Hubaish suffered from [read on…]

Hafsah (radiyallāhu ‘anhā, died 45H), the mother of the believers narrated that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: “Whoever does not commit himself to fasting before dawn (fajr), there is no fast for [read on…]

Question to Shaikh Al-Allāmah Muqbil Ibn Hādi (rahimahullāh): If a person is taking his pre-dawn meal (Sahoor), and the Mu’adhin calls the Adhān (for the Fajr Prayer) — is it [read on…]

Chapter of Menstrual Bleeding Ibn Hajr has a chapter in Buloogh Al-Marām entitled, The Chapter of Menstrual Bleeding. The ahādeeth in this chapter deal with the rulings of menstruation (hayd) and [read on…]

Summary of the Rules Concerning the Prayer of a Traveller Summary conclusion: The well-known custom of the people is that when a person intends a journey, he gathers what he [read on…]

Question: What is the distance at which the Sharee’ah allows a woman to travel without a Mahram? How do we harmonise between those narrations that mention a limit of three [read on…]

Mughirah Ibn Shu’bah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (salallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: مَنِ اكْتَوَى أَوِ اسْتَرْقَى فَقَدْ بَرِئَ مِنَ التَّوَكُّلِ “Whoever seeks treatment by cauterisation [read on…]

Objectives: Recall the main parts of the marriage ceremony and consider the importance of marriage in Islam. Marriage is a legal union between a man and woman without which they [read on…]

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all existence. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger Muhammad, his family, his Companions and all those who [read on…]

Question: The people have started taking liberties in the affair of condolences. So when a person dies, the people gather and food is prepared for them, and sacrifices are made. [read on…]

The word ‘Christmas’ means ‘mass of Christ’ which later became shortened to ‘Christ-mass’. It was the Roman Catholic Church that spread the term among other Christian denominations and non-Christians. So [read on…]

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Bestower of Mercy. There is a grave warning in the Qur’ān and Sunnah for those who deal in usury and interest (Ribā). Allah [read on…]

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الزَّهْرَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنِ الزُّبَيْرِ بْنِ الْخِرِّيتِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، قَالَ خَطَبَنَا ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ يَوْمًا بَعْدَ الْعَصْرِ حَتَّى غَرَبَتِ الشَّمْسُ وَبَدَتِ النُّجُومُ وَجَعَلَ النَّاسُ يَقُولُونَ [read on…]

Question: Does the release of madhī (pre-seminal fluid) during the month of Ramadān necessitate making up the fast if its release is due to desire? Answer: The release of madhī [read on…]