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 […]
The junub making wudhoo. before going to sleep
Question: Is it permissible for one who is junub to sleep before making wudhoo.? Response: There is no sin upon him if he slept without making wudhoo. However, it is better that he makes wudhoo. before he sleeps, as the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) did this and encouraged it. And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers […]
Taking a ghusl even if ejaculation did not occur
Question: Is it obligatory for the married couple to take a ghusl after sexual intercourse, even if ejaculation did not occur? Response: Yes. It is obligatory for them both to take a ghusl, even if ejaculation occurred or not. This is according to the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (radhi-yallaahu ‘anhu) that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: […]