Question: How does taking oneself to account done in Ramadan? Answer: “Taking oneself to account is completed by everyone remembering their actions and remembering what has occurred from them of sin and opposition. Then repent to Allah. Everyone knows himself and everyone knows his actions” [https://alfawzan.af.org.sa/node/14891] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
Category: Fatawa
[Article] The Authentic Biography of Umm Salamah Radiallahu Anha
Here is an authentic Biography of the Mother of the Believers: Umm Salamah radiallahu anaha To download, click here
A Small Research In Regards to the Qunut of Witr
What time in Ramadan is the Qunut of Witr Made? Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahullah said: “All praise is due to Allah Lord of the worlds and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions altogether. Yes, it is allowed to make supplication after bowing. It is called Qunut even outside of Ramadan. However, is…
The Ruling on Extravagance in the Iftar – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: Some people are extravagant in the food and drink. So we find the table full of different kinds of food? Answer: “This opposes the Sunnah in the month of Ramadan. It is not a month of food and drink and satiety. Rather it is a month of fasting. He takes from the food what he needs during the iftar.…
How to Raise the Hands in the Qunut of Witr and Outside of it
Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahullah said: “What is correct is that he raises his hands because that is authentic from Umar ibn al-Khattab radiallahu anhu [Reported by al-Bayhaqi (2/212) and he authenticated it]. And Umar ibn al-Khattab radiallahu anhu is one of the four guided Caliphs whose Sunnah is followed due to the order of the Prophet(ﷺ) [Reported by Abu Dawood…
The Ruling on Praying Tahajjud after Taraweeh
Here is a small research on the issue of Ta’qeeb (dividing between taraweeh and tahajjud), which is commonly done in the last ten nights of Ramadan. Imam Ibn Qudamah (d. 620 H.)-may Allah have mercy upon him-said: “As for Ta’qeeb and it is to pray voluntary prayers after Taraweeh in congregation or to pray Taraweeh in another congregation, it is…
[Benefit] How to Raise the Hands in Supplication?
Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahullah said: “What is correct is that he raises his hands because that is authentic from Umar ibn al-Khattab radiallahu anhu [Reported by al-Bayhaqi (2/212) and he authenticated it]. And Umar ibn al-Khattab radiallahu anhu is one of the four guided Caliphs whose Sunnah is followed due to the order of the Prophet (ﷺ) [Reported by Abu…
The Ruling on Weight Lifting – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: This one asks about the ruling on practicing weight lifting. Is it permissible? Answer: “It is permissible. However, it is not allowed to pay a compensation for it. Practicing weight lifting is permissible because it involves showing strength and exercise However, it is not allowed to take prizes for it. Yes” [https://www.alfawzan.af.org.sa/node/2032] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn…
The Ruling on Child Benefits – Shaikh Muqbil ibn Haadi al-Waad’iee
Question: The German government gives a specific amount of money to the one who has children or a pregnant woman until she gives birth as a form of human rights. Is this action legislated and is it allowed to take this? Answer: “There is no harm in this. As for it being legislated, then the Prophet (ﷺ) did not do this;…
The Ruling on Reading the Books of Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen- Shaikh Muqbil ibn Haadi al-Waadi’ee
Question: Some brothers, may Allah guide them, speak about the explanations of Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen. So what is your opinion about his explanations and what is your advice to these youth? Answer: “In reality, I did not read anything from the books of the Shaikh. However, I read a little from his explanation of Aqeedatul Waasitiyyah and I was amazed…