Fatawa

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.

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Ibrahim At-Tuwejry Munajjed answers the following question, "Could you give us a brief description of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him)?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimin answers the following question, "What is the ruling on a woman travelling without a mahram because her work requires that of her?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Abdulaziz ibn Baz answers the following question, "Is a woman counted as a mahram for a non-related woman when travelling and in other cases or not?"

A book translated into English in which its author wrote in its introduction, " With the advent of the month of Rajab, innovations in religion show up and Muslims in many Islamic countries begin to practice acts of worship and myths that were not authorized by Allah. Then, the seekers of knowledge should exert efforts to warn Muslims against these innovations and myths and explain to them the truth in this regard. When it became incumbent on knowledgeable and educated people to explain the truth to the people and warn them against these innovations, the secretary of Islamic Fiqh Site was determined to collect some Fatwas from trustworthy scholars about the annulment of the proofs that were reported in the virtue of the month of Rajab, especially the innovations connected with Salah, fasting, recitation, etc…"

A question, translated into English, answered by the Permanent Committee regarding, "Some lovers of rings and gems such as onyx, Iranian turquoise, etc. believe and propagate that such gems have special characteristics and benefits. They support their view by the Hadith and sayings ... O Honorable Sheikh, is there any Sahih (authentic) Hadith or saying that supports these claims? Are the narrations mentioned in the book of Al-Mustatraf considered Sahih and valid and could be used as evidence? Do such gems have distinguished characteristics? Provide us with your beneficial answer please. May Allah benefit you!"

Audios in English contain reading of the book “Fatwas of Ramadan on Fasting, Night Prayer, I’tikaf, and Zakat al-Fitr,” in which Sh. Ashraf Abdul-Maqsoud collected some fatwas of our scholars such as Sh. Ibn Taymeyya, Sh. Abu Butain, Sh. Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al Ash-Sheikh, Sh. As-Saadi, Sh. Ibn Baz, Sh. Ibn Uthaymeen, Sh. Saleh Al-Fawzan, and Sh. Ibn Jibreen about the month of Ramadan, its rules, etiquette, night prayer, i’tikaaf, and zakat al-Fitr.

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 translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimin answers the following question, "Can a Muslim celebrate a non Muslim holiday like Thanksgiving?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimin answers the following question, "Why did the Prophets warn their people about the Dajjaal when he will not emerge until the end of time?"

A fatwa translated into English in which the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Dawah and Guidance answers the following question, "Are these the times which are referred to in the hadeeth of the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), according to which when one of the Sahaabah asked him, “What should I do when there is too much fitnah and division?”, he replied, “Keep away from the people, and sit in your house”? In al-Saheeh, in Kitaab al-Fitan, Baab Kayf al-Haal idha lam yakun khaleefah, there is a hadeeth which says that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) told them to withdraw from people when calamities strike, and he said, “… even if you have to bite onto the root of a tree.” Please explain this hadeeth and tell us what the scholars said about it."

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Saad ibn Abdullah Al-Humayyed answers the following question, "I would like to know what the duties and functions of Jesus as "Al-Masih" in Islam are. Many Christian anti-Islamic sites have been asking this question. It’s not that my faith is not strong, but I could not explain my answer properly. Perhaps you can help me."