Question: Is it allowed for a person to teach any book and he did not study and learn at the hand of a Shaikh. He only takes from the books translated into the English language and depending on that he teaches this book to the people. So is this allowed? Answer: The one who plunges himself in what he is…
Category: Fatawa
Raafidah – dealing with them at work or in school – Shaykh Mohammad bin Saleh al-Uthaymeen
Question: What is the reality of the mathab [school of thought] of the Raafidah and what is the ruling on dealing with them if they work with us in a school? Answer: I see that you deal with them like how they deal with you, step by step due to Allah’s statement: “When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in…
How to refute Athiests – Shaykh Mohammad bin Saleh Al-Uthaymeen
Question: However we find the atheists,for example, and they are plenty today and they are intelligent because they think and produce. However, they agreed upon the in-existence of Allah. So how do you refute the likes of these? Answer: First, I want to comment on your statement: they are intelligent. If you mean by intellect, the intellect of comprehension, then…
Participating with a Center or camp administrated by Hizbiyoon (Partisans) – Shaikh Ahmad ibn Yahya an-Najmi
Question: What is your opinion concerning one who participates with centers and Hizbi (partisan) camps and he knows that the scholars have said that the administrators of this center are specifically Hizbiyeen (partisans)? Answer: This indicates that he is with them. Like that, he should attach to them in accordance to what the people of knowledge affirm in terms of…
Distinguishing between a Student of Knowledge and a Scholar – Shaykh Rabi’ ibn Haadi al-Madkhali
Question: How do we distinguish a student of knowledge from a Scholar? Answer: By Allah this is something that is apparent to a scholar and is apparent to the ignorant one by the scholar’s conduct, his verdicts, his classes, the scholars recommendations for him, the good testimony for him, and what is similar to that. Like this, none of the…
Ruling on Rennet in Cheese – Shaikh Al-Albani
Question: Some of the manufactured cheese in the Christian lands states that in its preparation there is rennet from a calf. So is this rennet impermissible following its origin, if most likely, it is not slaughtered in the shariah manner? Answer: “No, because the action of the Companions was eating cheese, which came to them from the lands of…
Ruling on wearing Sunglasses – Shaykh Mohammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on wearing Sunglasses? Answer: I do not see [ie. the benefit] of Sunglasses, except for a person whose eyes are in need of them. As for other than that type of person, then it is a mistake because he will not be able to endure looking at the sun afterwards except with sunglasses. Try not…
The origin of the Muslim, Sunnah or innovation? – Shaykh Yahya bin Ali al Hajoori
Question: Is the origin of the Muslim the Sunnah or Innovation, Jazkallahu Khairan? Answer: It is not said all the Muslims are people of Sunnah and it is not said all of them are people of innovation. Everyone is put in their place and everyone today is spoken of in accordance to their condition. So from the Muslims is the…
The Difference between Manhaj and Aqeedah – Shaykh Yahya bin Ali al Hajoori
Question: What is Manhaj (methdology)? And what is the difference between it and Aqeedah (creed)? Answer: Allah azza wa jal says: “[Say (O Muhammad) to these idolaters (pagan Arabs) of your folk:] Follow what has been sent down unto you from your Lord (the Quran and Prophet Muhammad’s Sunnah), and follow not any Auliya’ (protectors and helpers, etc. who order…
Living separate from Parents – Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan
Question: the Questioner says he lives in a house separate from his parents, does that contradict complete kindness to the parents? Answer: No, that does not contradict complete kindness to the parents. It is not a must that you live with your parents. However, [if] you stand in their service and for their needs you are kind to them, whether…