Question: Virtuous Shaikh Salih, in regards to the supplication reported:None has the right to be worshiped but Allah, Alone, without partner, to Him belongs all that exists, and to Him belongs the Praise, and He is powerful over all things. is this on the Day of Arafah specifically for the pilgrims only or is it for other than the pilgrims…
Category: Fatawa
The Ruling on Free Bonus/Discount Cards – Shaikh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhayli
Shaikh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhayli (may Allah preserve him) said: “It is what is called a bonus card. It is a free card, which is issued to the customer in order to benefit from it. The origin of these cards is that it is permissible because in reality it is a discount. Do you not see, O my brothers, that a pharmacy announces a discount…
Can a Person Explain the Quran Relying Upon Arabic Language Alone? – Shaikh al-Albani
Question: This question has much speech regarding it and perhaps its complete answer is [already] found in some [other] tapes. However, there is no harm in answering it [again]: is it allowed to explain the Quran relying upon the [Arabic] language [alone] without returning to the Sunnah? This is the question. Answer: “It is necessary for the one who wants…
Is it Allowed to Have Communal Iftar in the Masjid? – Shaikh Al-Albani
Questioner: Is it allowed to eat in the masjid and make a communal Iftar in the masjid? Answer: “Yes, taking food in the masjid and making that a custom is not allowed because the Masaajid were not built for that as comes in the authentic Hadith. However, if a group arrives in the masjid who are poor and in need…
The Ruling on Wiping Over Thin Socks – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on wiping on socks which have a hole and are thin? Answer: “The correct opinion is that it is allowed to wipe over socks with holes and which are thin such that the skin can be seen from behind it because the purpose of wiping over the socks and likes is not that the sock…
The Ruling on Buying and Selling Stock and Participating on the Stock Market
The Scholars have discussed the ruling of buying and selling shares, as well as participating in the stock market. In general, it is permissible to buy and sell stock of a company which does not deal with riba (usury) and has ownership of products and/or property. The Permanent Committee was asked: Question: Please inform me whether it is permissible to…
How Does One Reply if They are Given Salam While They are in the Washroom? – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: Oh Virtuous Shaikh: After this speech about giving greetings, we want to know the manner of giving greetings to the one who greets us when we are in the washroom. What do we do? Answer: “The one who is in the washroom does not give greetings until he exits. However, if is obligated to respond, then there is no…
The Ruling on Having a Prosthetic Leg – Shaikh Muqbil ibn Hadi al-Wadi’ee
Question: What is the ruling on a prosthetic leg which takes the place of a natural leg? Answer: “All praise is due to Allah the Lord of the Worlds and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his followers, and Companions altogether. I bear witness that there is no God worthy of worship except Allah and that…
The Ruling on Detesting Others Using Hand Signals During the Khutbah – Shaikh al-Albani
Questioner: The one who is listening to the Khutbah, can he detest another person who is listening to the Khutbah using his hand? Shaikh: “Yes” [Silsilatul-Huda wan-Nur no. 13] Translator’s Note: An example of how to signal is the following: عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، رَأَى رَجُلَيْنِ يَتَحَدَّثَانِ وَالإِمَامُ يَخْطُبُ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ فَحَصَبَهُمَا أَنِ اصْمُتَا Nafi that Abdullah…
Does One Pray Istikharah When They Are Certain of Something? – Shaikh Bin Baz
Question: If a person is resolved in doing something, does he pray Istikharah or not? Answer: “What is apparent is that Istikharah is [performed] when there is uncertainty whether there is a benefit in something for him[ or not]. There is no need for Istikharah if he is certain. It comes in the Hadith: إِذَا هَمَّ أَحَدُكُمْ بِالأَمْرِ If…