The financial obligation upon Muslims.

An important principle of Islam is that everything belongs to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word zakah means  both “purification” and “growth.” Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need and for the society in general. Like the pruning of plants, this […]

Sûrat Maryam (Mary) XIV

In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful      1. Kâf-Hâ-Yâ-‘Aîn-Sâd. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings].      2. (This is) a mention of the mercy of your Lord to His slave Zakariyyâ (Zachariah).      3. When he called out his Lord (Allâh) a call in […]

Innovations pertaining to visiting the grave of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)

Innovations pertaining to visiting the grave of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) Question: Are there any innovations which some people fall into (when) at the grave of the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)? Response: From the innovations that take place at the grave of the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) is much […]

The ruling regarding two or more khutbahs in ‘Arafah

The ruling regarding two or more khutbahs in ‘Arafah Question: We have noticed some pilgrims are unable to pray in Masjid Namirah (on the 9th day ofDhul-Hijjah, the Day of ‘Arafah). They pray where they are, so one of them stands and delivers akhutbah and then leads the prayer, just like in a masjid. So, is it permissible to have […]

The ruling regarding touching the mihraab and the minbar of the Prophet’s masjid

The ruling regarding touching the mihraab and the minbar of the Prophet’s masjid Question: What is the ruling regarding touching the mihraab and the minbar of the al-Masjid an-Nabawee? Response: Some of the vistors touch the mihraab and the minbar and the walls of the al-Masjid an-Nabawee and all of this is an innovation. Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen al-Bid’u […]

Regarding visiting the “Seven Masaajid” and other places in Madeenah

Regarding visiting the “Seven Masaajid” and other places in Madeenah Question: What is the ruling regarding visiting the “Seven Masaajid” or Masjid al-Ghamaamah or some of the other places that some of the pilgrims visit? Response: We (previously) mentioned that only the following five places should be visited: 1) The Prophet’s (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) Masjid; 2) His grave and […]