The Prophet (saas) relieved Muslims of difficulties The Prophet (saas) lifted burdens from the faithful, and was a guide to them in tasks that they failed to understand properly, which were otherwise had been too difficult. People are easily prone to making their lives difficult, and to imposing rules upon themselves, by which they […]
Author: Dr.Naji-Bin-Waqdan
Who Is God?
The term “Allah” the Almighty is originally an Arabic word, which was used by the pre-Islamic Arabs. They believed in Allah, the Almighty, the supreme God and the one and only God. Some of them worshiped other gods besides Him, while others were polytheists
The high morality of the Prophet (saas)
The high morality of the Prophet (saas) As a verse of the Qur’an reveals, “… Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and the Final Seal of the Prophets.” (Surat al-Ahzab: 40), the Prophet Muhammad (saas) was sent to mankind as the last prophet. He was a living example of the sublime morality of Allah’s last revelation. […]
Woman’s prayer
Question put to our Noble Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen after Salaat al-Fajr in al-Masjid al-Haraam in Makkah on Tuesday 27 Ramadhaan 1420/ 4 January 2000 Which is better for the woman, to pray in her house or pray in al-Masjid al-Haraam(Makkah)? The Noble Shaykh (hafitha-hullaah) briefly responded by saying it is better for the woman to pray in her house for that which […]
Looking at the opposite sex on television
Question: What is the ruling regarding looking at a woman (ajnabiyyah – someone who he is not amahram to) and (similarly) a woman (ajnabiyyah) looking at a man whilst watching television? Response: It is not permissible because generally that which one sees of women on the television are without hijaab and revealing some of their ‘awrah; and regarding the men, […]
Uncovering the hair, neck and arms
Question: Is it permissible for a woman to uncover her hair, neck and arms infront of her mahrams – such as her father and her brother? Response: Yes, it is permissible for a woman to have them – and that which is similar – uncovered in the presence of her mahrams. And Allaah has the […]
Eating Camel Fat
Question: Does eating camel fat nullify the wudhoo? Response: As for camel fat, then [eating] it does not nullify the wudhoo, because it is not meat. Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee
Paying people to perform voluntary Hajj on behalf of myself and my parents
Question: My financial status is very comfortable, and all praise is due to Allaah (alone), therefore last year I paid three men to perform the (voluntary) Hajj on behalf of myself, my father and my mother; Keeping in mind that I have already performed (my obligatory) Hajj, I intend to continue to pay three men […]
Giving in charity without intending so
Question: I donated (money) for a charitable project out of fear and shame of my immediate manager at work; If he had left the matter to me I would not have donated, not even half a penny! So am I rewarded in full for this action of mine, just as I would (have been rewarded) […]
Praying behind the Imaam and reading a Soorah in which there is a Sajdah
Question: What should I do if I read a Soorah within which there is a sajdah (prostration of recital) whilst praying [in congregation] behind the imaam? Response: Do not prostrate because following the imaam is obligatory [and therefore takes precedence]. The prostrations of recital are a Sunnah, and in the case of a person praying […]