Month: November 2015
Some Criticism Against Feminism
Here is some of the criticism of the Islamic Scholars against feminism. Feminism is defined as “the belief in the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes” [https://www.britannica.com/topic/feminism] However, Islam beliefs women are not like men. Allah says: لَيْسَ الذَّكَرُ كَالاٍّنثَى And the male is not like the female [3:36] Imam ash-Shanqeeti (may Allah have mercy upon him) said:…
The Ruling on Sleeping Alone in a Hotel Room – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad
Question: Is it prohibited or disliked for a person to sleep alone? Does a man sleeping alone in a hotel room, for example, enter into this prohibition? Answer: “That which is apparent is that the prohibition is of dislike and not forbiddance. As for a person sleeping alone in a hotel room, then this is not considered from sleeping alone…
The Ruling on Seeking Permission to Enter a Classroom- Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad
Question: Is it obligatory to seek permission when entering a classroom? Answer: “This is according to the custom and agreement. If a person comes late and he seeks permission to enter or he doesn’t seek permission to enter, this is according to the custom. As for if there is no custom, such that he enters when he wants and exits…
The Ruling on Naming Women Imaan, Islaam, and Taqwa – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: What is the ruling on naming women Imaan, Islaam, and Taqwa? Answer: “There appears not to be any harm in the likes of these names because the praise which is prohibited is in regards to piety. That is: she is described to be pious. As for her being named names like these, then she is not described as so.…
The Ruling on a Student Sitting in a the Seat of Another Student – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: If a student always sits in [one] place from the seats in the class and he is known for this place and another student comes to sit in his place. Is it allowed for him to make the other stand and he sits in his place? Answer: “Yes, if everyone has a specific place and someone comes to another place and sits…
Advice to Parents/Guardians On How to Raise Their Children In Face of Social Media – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: We want from your excellence an abridged advice to the parents/guardians about raising their children well and on righteous upbringing, especially in this era in which social media has emerged and many youth and people are connected to these means? Answer: “No doubt the parents/guardians of young children are responsible to protect them from corrupting their religion and corrupting…
A Comment On the Events in France- Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad hafidhuhallah said: “…from someone whether from the Muslims or the Disbelievers, especially one who is affiliated with Islam, no doubt it is evil and a calamity. My advice to everyone whom Allah facilitated to avoid fitnah and falling into prohibited affairs, [is that] if he is able to advise the one whom he can so that he does not fall into fitnah, and he…
How to Protect Our Children From Destructive Ideologies – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: With the spread of this group which makes lawful the blood of the Muslims and kills [them] due to that, what is the way to protect our children and offspring from this affair? May Allah Bless you. Answer: “The way is clear. Cultivated them upon good, upon holding fast to the Sunnah, and obedience to the rulers. Cultivate them upon that…
Condemnation of the Paris Attacks- Shaikh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhayli
Shaikh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhayli hafiduhallah said: “[Verily] all praise is for Allah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls [and from our bad deeds]. Whomsoever Allah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god…