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Kindness to peaceful non-Muslims
Question What is the ruling on making friends with a Christian? Is it obligatory to desert him even though he is a loyal person? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad
is His Slave and Messenger.
It is not.. More
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The number of Hadeeths of Al-Bukhari
Question How many Hadeeths (narrations) did Al-Bukhari, may Allah have mercy upon him, narrate in his Saheeh from the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and.. More -
Fate of the Prophet's parents
Question Are the parents of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in Hell? Please answer with decisive evidence. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. A Hadeeth (narration).. More -
Signs of the Hour
Question What are the Signs of the Hour? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. Allah The Almighty Says (what means) : • {The Hour has come near, and the moon has split [in.. More -
Description of Hajj Rites
In the forenoon of the eighth day of Thul-Hijjah (Tarwiyah Day), the pilgrim who is performing Tamattu‘ Hajj should reassume his state of Ihraam (sacral state) from the place where he is stationed, by bathing, applying perfume and then wearing Ihraam clothes as he has previously done when performing ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage). Then, he should.. More -
Ifraad Hajj
* The pilgrim commences the state of Ihraam (sacral state) with the intention of performing Hajj, saying, “Labbayka Hajjan (Here I am O Allah -- in response to Your call -- performing Hajj).” Upon arrival in Makkah, the pilgrim performs “Arrival Tawaaf” (circumambulation), then if he wishes to perform Sa‘y.. More -
‘Eed Prayers
‘Eed prayer is one of the public rites of Islam and it is connected with two great acts of worship: Fasting and Hajj. During this prayer, the Muslims gather saying Allahu Akbar (Allah Is The Greatest) La Ilaaha illa Allah (there is none worthy of worship except Allah) and showing happiness with the bounty of Allah The Almighty after worshipping.. More -
Description of ‘Umrah Rites
It is an act of Sunnah (tradition) for the person intending to perform 'Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) to bathe and clean himself upon reaching the Meeqaat (boundary). He also should perfume his body, head, and beard. Bathing for Ihraam (sacral state) is an act of Sunnah for both men and women, including menstruating women and those experiencing postnatal.. More -
Labbayka La Shareeka Lak… - II
If we wanted to describe the religion of Islam in one word, we would say that it is the religion of Tawheed (Monotheism). The basic rule of this religion is to worship Allah The Almighty Alone, direct oneself towards Him and fight all types of Shirk (associationism) so that worship would be acknowledged for Allah Alone and the earth would be purified.. More -
Returning to ones country after 'Umrah for one performing Tamattu' type of Hajj
Question I am an Egyptian living in Riyadh. I was honored to make ‘Umrah during the month of Shawwaal. Thus, I am in the state of Tamattu‘ and will go for Hajj this year, Allah Willing. I intend to perform another ‘Umrah before Hajj. Hence, will I have to offer one or two sacrificial animals because I am in the state of Tamattu‘.. More -
Sacrificing a sheep whose horns bled
Question I have a sacrificial ram whose horns dipped in the flesh, which made him bleed. Is it permissible to slaughter it? Thanks. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. The majority.. More -
Wearing shoes whilst in the state of Ihraam
Question Is it permissible for a person who has an allergy in his feet and wants to perform Hajj to wear shoes and slaughter a sacrificial animal (as Fidyah)? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave.. More -
Dividing the sacrifice into three shares
Question Is it a must to divide what is extracted from the sacrifice such as its liver, heart, lungs, intestines and the like as three shares like one does with its meat, or can those who offered the sacrifice keep it? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that.. More -
Had sexual intercourse before terminating Ihraam
Question I will travel for Hajj this year, so when should I assume Ihraam? Does sexual intercourse invalidate Ihraam? Thanks. Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. It is better for.. More -
Permissibility of clipping nails and shaving hair Ihraam
Question I intended to fulfill the obligation of Hajj and want to clip nails and shave my hair before I set out, but the month of Thul-Hijjah has already started. Would I be sinning if I do? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More
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