Question: Can an Athar [narration] Contain What a Hadith Cannot [i.e of Weakness]? Answer: “No, it is necessary for it to be established. An athar leads to things and our Scholars have not ceased to speak about some narrations that they have routes that are weak. Allahu Mustaan. Whoever claims a separation [between a Hadith and Narration] then upon him…
Category: Fatawa
What to Do When the Imam Elongates the Salutation? – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: In some Masaajid, the Imam elongates the salutations [tasleem]. Should the one following the Imam wait until he finishes or what does he do? Answer: “No doubt he waits until he finishes. However, the Imam should not elongate it. If he elongates, then it is necessary to wait [until he finishes]”. [Sharh Sunan Tirmidhi no. 48] Translated by Faisal…
Is it Allowed to Shorten the Fast if the Day is Long?
There has been discussion in the media recently, about the length of the fast this Ramadan and whether or not Muslims in the West should break their fast early (that is before sunset). In response to this claim, I present the fatwa of Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahallah discussing when to break the fast when the sun sets late. Shaikh Ibn…
The Ruling on Peaceful Protests – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: Some people call to conduct protests to support the brothers in Palestine and that there is not present in these protests what prohibits it. They are peaceful. So what your statement [on this] may Allah preserve you? Answer: “I say: protests are from foolishness” [Sharh Sunan Abi Dawood no. 280] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu…
The Ruling on Taking Financial Aid from a Non-Muslim Government – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: I am a Muslim residing in France and the French government gives benefits to its residents, like a family benefit or benefit for the unemployed and other than them. Is it allowed for us to take these benefits? Answer: “If a person is in need, then he is allowed to take it” [Sharh Sunan Abi Dawood no. 272] Translated by…
The Ruling on Speaking Bad About a Specific Country and It’s People – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: Does speaking about a people or a specific people of a land with what they dislike considered backbiting? Answer: “This is backbiting no doubt because a person himself would not love anyone speaking about the people of his land or dispraise the people of his land because he is one of them”. [Sharh Sunan Abi Dawood no. 557] Translated…
When to Say the Supplication to Break the Fast – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: The supplication”The Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist…” and “Oh Allah I fasted for you, I believe in you, and with your provision I break my fast“. When are they said: after breaking the fast or when breaking the fast? Answer: “When breaking the fast. When you break your fast, you mention it. The authentic Hadith is the…
The Ruling on Dimming the Lights in the Masjid During Taraweeh
Fatwa Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah The questioner: “Some Imams of the Masajid, Oh Shaikh, in the month of Ramadan deliberately turn off the lights in the masjid. Shaikh Bin Baz: What? Questioner: They deliberately turn off the lights in the Masjid and there is no light except a dim light. Shaikh: What is the reason? Questioner: He says it is…
[Benefit] Hastening to Break the Fast Even if the Muadhin Did not Call the Adhan
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ لاَ يَزَالُ النَّاسُ بِخَيْرٍ مَا عَجَّلُوا الْفِطْرَ “The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast.” [Saheeh al-Bukhari no. 1957] The Prophet (ﷺ) used to hasten to break the fast without waiting for…
[Benefit] Why is there Still Evil In Ramadan if the Devils are Chained?
Why is there still evil in Ramadan when the devils are chained? Hafidh Ibn Hajr hafidhuhallah said: وقال القرطبي بعد أن رجح حمله على ظاهره: فإن قيل: كيف نرى الشرور والمعاصي واقعة في رمضان كثيراً، فلو صفدت الشياطين لم يقع ذلك: فالجواب: أنها إنما تُغَلُّ عن الصائمين الصوم الذي حوفظ على شروطه وروعيت آدابه، أو المصفد بعض الشياطين وهم المردة…