Question: We hope from you guidance and advice for those who travel outside [the country] and live with a disbelieving family with the argument [that it helps in] learning the English language quickly? Answer: “If the Muslim is forced to travel to non Muslim lands, then it is upon him to fear Allah regarding himself and to be eager to…
Category: Fatawa
The Ruling on Mother’s Day
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan was asked: Question: What is the ruling on celebrating what is called Mother’s Day? Answer: “It is not allowed to celebrate an Eid among the Muslims except the two eids: Eid ul-Fitr and Eidal-Adhaa. Each Eid is after performing a pillar from the pillars of Islam. Eid al-Fitr is after performing the pillar of fasting and Eid…
The Ruling on Praying with the Head Uncovered – Shaikh al-Albani
Question: What is the ruling on praying with the head uncovered? Answer: “First: uncovering the head is from the customs and traditions which infiltrated the Muslim lands due to disbelievers practicing in our lands. They spread their customs and traditions in it and influenced many Muslims in those lands, even after the the disbelievers have been removed from it. From…
The Ruling on Hugging When Bidding Someone Farewell – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: When is hugging performed? What is its description? Does it occur when bidding a traveler farewell? Is it legislated? Answer: “The meaning of hugging in origin is the meeting of two necks. It is taken from the word neck (العنق). It is when the neck of this one [person] crosses the neck of this one [another person]. It is…
The Ruling on Spitting in a Tissue While Praying – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on spitting into a tissue while facing the Qiblah in prayer? Answer: “There is no harm in that”* [Kanz uth-Thameen Fi Su’alaat Ibn Sunayd no. 141 pg. 34] * The author said: “that is also the opinion of Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah” Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
The Ruling on Reciting the Quran in Congregation with One Voice – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan
Question: What is the ruling on reciting the Quran in congregation in one voice? And does this apply to the recording of the Quran? Answer: “Reciting the Quran in one voice is for teaching. The teacher recites a verse to the students and they recite it and follow him. There is no harm in this because this is for teaching. As…
The Ruling on Chewing Gum and Reciting the Quran – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: I saw a man who was reciting the Quran and there was gum in his mouth. What is the ruling on that? If he ate leeks after the isha prayer and says: “that the time [between ‘Isha and Fajr] is long and I also use a toothbrush and toothpaste before the Fajr prayer. [However], the gum decreases the scent [of…
Advice To a Student of Knowledge Who Feels Like Leaving Seeking Knowledge – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: I am a student of knowledge in the Islamic University and now I do not know what happened to me in terms that I want to leave studying. So advise me. May Allah reward you with good. Answer: “This affair which you are thinking of in terms of leaving studying, is it an affair connected to those behind you…
The Ruling on Attending Training Sessions Which Have Free-Mixing Between Men and Women – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on attending training sessions which have free-mixing between men and women? Answer: “If a necessity calls for that, then there is no harm, along with avoiding communicating with women and looking at them with desire”*. [‘Ilaam ul-Musaafireen pg. 86] * Translator’s Note: With that being said, the Shaikh’s final view on the issue of attending free-mixing schools…
The Ruling on Viewing Pictures/Videos
Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahullah said: “As for viewing pictures in magazines, newspapers, and television, then if it is a picture that is not human, then there is no harm in viewing it. However, he should not possess it due to this picture. If it is a picture of a human, then if viewing it is with pleasure or enjoyment by…