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  • The meaning of “clear disbelief”

    In the name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Ever Merciful. What is “clear disbelief”? As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum .. More

  • He jokingly made the sign of the cross

    one of my muslim friend was foolong around and he did the cristian cross thing that they do on the chest etc. is this a bad sin for him? as he did it probablywihtout thinking and he doesnt beleive in it as he is a muslim is this a bad sin for him? thankyou .. More

  • Will whoever commits a sin enter Hell?

    Is it true that whoever commits a sin will enter Hell to expiate that sin and then exit it? Is there anyone who will enter Paradise directly without entering Hell?.. More

  • Fate of the ignorant believer who commits suicide

    What does the Sharee’ah (Islamic law) say about a Muslim who commits suicide, knowing that he was born in America and knew nothing about his religion, including the ruling and punishment for committing suicide. .. More

  • Mistakenly uttering words of disbelief or out of mockery

    What is the ruling on a person who mocks some aspect of the religion, such as mocking the command to lead an ascetic life and curbing oneself from the luxuries of life, that is stated in some Hadeeths? .. More

  • Saying Islam is backward: an act of disbelief

    What is the ruling regarding a person who says that there are some aspects of Islam which reflect backwardness and narrow-mindedness? .. More

  • The stance of Sayyid Qutb towards Al-Haakimiyyah

    Does Sayyid Qutb, may Allaah have mercy on him, adopt the philosophy of the Shiites towards Al-Haakimiyyah (the principle that Allaah The Almighty is the only Judge and Legislator? .. More

  • Prostration before the Mus-haf out of ignorance

    While I was happily and attentively supplicating Allaah The Almighty, I laid down the Book of Allaah before me and prostrated before it in the direction of the Qiblah (direction of prayer). I did so while I was thinking that is the exalted words of Allaah The Almighty. Later I feared that this deed may be an act of Shirk (polytheism); we seek refuge.. More

  • Ignorance about the prohibition on insulting Allaah

    Does the excuse of ignorance apply to those who insult Allaah, even though we live in an Islamic country?.. More

  • Dealing with apostates

    My father-in-law apostatized from Islam; he gave up prayer and fasting and he even raised doubts about the verses of the Quran. I am not sure how I should treat him. Should I be dutiful to him and treat him kindly? Am I permitted to eat from his food or to feed him from mine? Is my wife permitted to inherit from him if he dies before her?.. More

  • Ruling on keeping the apostate wife

    In the Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Ever Merciful. A year ago, I married a foreign woman who has newly reverted to Islam and, consequently, adhered to the Islamic dress code. However, after a while, she told me that Islam has many mistakes. For example, she believes that passing wind does not nullify Wudhoo' (ablution), that it is not due.. More

  • Does marrying a Christian man constitute apostasy?

    My cousin was raised in France, and her mother is a Christian. Hence, she was not brought up according to the sound Islamic manners. My uncle then divorced that woman and accompanied his daughter to his homeland. Some years thereafter, her mother came to visit her. During the visit, she planted hatred of Islam and love for Christianity in her daughter’s.. More

  • There is no greater sin than disbelief

    There is a husband who insults Allaah the Almighty, drinks alcohol and does not establish prayer. However, he does not negate the prohibition of these actions. Rather, he utters the two testimonies of faith and acknowledges that he is a sinner. He also beats his wife and scolds her, but he loves her and does not want to leave her. Therefore, is.. More

  • No friendship between Muslim and disbeliever

    Is it permissible for a Muslim to have a relationship with a Christian girl, given the fact that the nature of his work necessitates this relationship?.. More

  • Ruling on a blasphemer's wife

    My husband is an edgy person and whenever something annoys him, even if is trivial, he blasphemes Allaah the Almighty and his religion, although he is a religious person who regularly performs prayer and calls others to goodness. He does not do this in front of people though, only at home, and I do not feel that his conscience blames him or that he.. More