General Fatwas

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Albani answers to the following question: Some who are seeking knowledge are very hasty in giving rulings in matters of permissible and forbidden acts, and this is a common noticeable defect. What is your advice to such people?

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Ibn Utheimeen shows the ruling of celebrating the prophet’s birthday.

Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked about the Prophet's statement: “The one who possesses an iota of arrogance in his (spiritual) heart (intention, consciousness) shall not enter Paradise.” Is this hadith specific only to the believers or only to the unbelievers? If we were to say that it is specific for the believers then (is not) our statement trivial considering (the fact that) the believers shall enter Paradise due to their faith. If, on the other hand, we were to say that the hadith is specific for the unbelievers then what is the relevance of the statement (since it is already known that the unbelievers shall not gain admission to Paradise?

A question answered by Sh. Abdulaziz ibn Baz which is: A lot of Muslim youths are asking about the ruling on joining Islamic groups and adhering exclusively to the methodology of a particular group.

Shaikh Bin Baz answer this question: What is the ruling on the Husseiniyahs of the Raafidis and the things that are done there such as slapping and scratching the cheeks, wailing, rending one’s garments and beating oneself, sometimes with chains, whilst calling upon the dead and the noble Ahl al-Bayt (members of the Prophet’s household) for help?.

In this fatwa Dr. Hatem Al-Haj answers to a question about the Prophet Muhammad’s marriage to our mother Aisah (may Allah be pleased with her) when she was nine.

A fatwa translated into English in which the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Dawah and Guidance answers the following question, "What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating festivals such as the birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), children’s birthdays, Mother’s Day, Tree Week, and national holidays?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Hamad Al-Humood Al-Najdy answers the following question, "What is the Islamic ruling on taking part in some annual celebrations and occasions such as the International Day of the Family, the International Day for Disabled People, and the International Year of Older Persons? Also, what is the ruling on taking part in some religious celebrations such as Al-Isra’ wa Al-Me'raj (the anniversary of the Prophet’s night journey and ascent into the heavens), the Prophet’s birthday, and al-Hijrah (anniversary of the Prophet’s immigration) by preparing leaflets or holding lectures and Islamic conferences for the purposes of exhorting and reminding people about their religion?"

A fatwa translated into English in which the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Dawah and Guidance answers the following question, "Is it permissible for Muslims to take part in their festivals, such as Christmas?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimin answers the following question, "She says: I want to become Muslim, but my family gather to celebrate Christmas, and I want to go and greet them. This is not with the intention of celebrating or joining in, but simply to make the most of the opportunity of my relatives getting together. Is this allowed?

A fatwa in English shows the Islamic perspective on celebrating this occasion and confirms that there is no Islamic evidence that refers to its real date. Afterwards, it mentions some Quranic verses and Prophetic hadiths which confirm that Allah, the Almighty, perfected and completed Islam before the Prophet’s death so it is not allowed for anyone to add or delete something from Islam after his death. Finally, it mentions some texts which warn against heresies.

A question answered by Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimeen (may Allah have mercy on him) which is, “What is the ruling on someone who denies the life of the afterlife, and how can these deniers be persuaded?”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "Given that Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was the best of the Prophets, why was he not lifted up into heaven instead of Prophet Jesus? And why did Allah single out Prophet Jesus to be lifted up into heaven and not any of the other Prophets?"

A significant Answer from Sh. Ibn Utheimeen to show the appropriate remedy for Devil's insinuating whispers. The person who experiences this problem should seek refuge with Allah, give up these thoughts completely, remember Allah and occupy himself with doing the righteous deeds.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Saleh ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan answers the following question, "What is the ruling on finding money on the street, is one allowed to keep it?

A fatwa from Shaikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baaz who explains the solution to the Palestinian issue. He confirms that the first step on the road to the right solution is to consider the Palestinian issue an Islamic issue not only an Arab issue.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Abdulaziz ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) answers a question about delaying the pilgrimage without a reason, and shows the prestige of this rite in Islam.

A significant fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al Utheimeen relates the importance of sincerity in pilgrimage to be accepted by Allah. He also mentions that there is nothing wrong with a person seeking the bounty of Allah by doing business whilst travelling to the Sacred House.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "When can I start fasting six days of Shawwal, since we have annual leave right now?"

A fatwa in English refutes some misconceptions related to the month of Safar in which people display pessimism about it so they do not marry or attend happy occasions during this month and instead they anticipate calamities and problems. Accordingly, they invent some prayers that are held in this month in order to protect themselves.