Misogyny means: “Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women” [https://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/misogyny]. Unfortunately, many people claim Islam is a misogynistic religion and that Muslim women are oppressed. However, this claim is false and unjustified. Islam honors women and gives them their status. Prior to Islam, the polytheists of the Arab disliked girls and were sadden by their birth. Allah says:…
Month: February 2016
The Ruling on Selling Imitation Goods – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan hafidhuhallah: Question: He says oh Virtuous Shaikh (may Allah facilitate for you): what is the ruling on buying and selling imitation goods like watches, pens, and other than that? Answer: “You notify regarding it. There is no preventative for you to sell it or buy it. However, inform that it is an imitation and not an original…
The Ruling on Braces – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on braces? Answer: “Braces are of two types: First type: if the purpose is to increase in beaut. Then this is haram and it is not allowed. The Prophet (ﷺ) cursed the المتفلجات للحسن المغيرات لخلق الله and those who create spaces between their teeth artificially to look beautiful, such ladies as change the features…
The Difference Between Qadr and Qadaa – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the difference between Qadaa and Qadr? Answer: “The Scholars differed in the difference between them. From them is the one who said: Qadr is Allah’s decree in eternity and Qadaa is the ruling of Allah on something when it occurs. If Allah decrees that something specific will occur in its time, then this is qadr. If the time…
The Ruling on Male Students Wearing Bracelets Made of String – Shaikh Falih al-Fawzan
Question: The wearing of bracelets on the hand that are made of string has spread among the male students at school. What is your opinion on that? Answer: “This is haram. This is imitating women. Wearing bracelets are specific to women so the men do not wear it. The Prophet (ﷺ) cursed the men who imitate the women and women who imitate the…
The Ruling on Women Wearing Deodorant – Shaikh Abu ‘Amr al-Hajoori
Question: The brother asks: what does a woman do if a foul scent comes out of her underarms and she is outside her house? Answer: “It is as if he is asking: can she use perfume? No, it is not allowed. A woman does not use perfume except inside her house. However, there are things that remove the foul smells. There…
What to Do with a House Bought On a Usurious Loan? – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: A man took a usurious loan and built a house with it. Now he has repented from this sin. So what does he do with this house he built? Answer: “He seeks the forgiveness of Allah and benefits from the house. If he did not know that the action he did was usury, then he is excused of that…
The Ruling on Women Wearing White Khimar or White Jilbab – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: What is the ruling on a woman wearing a white khimar or white jilbab? Answer: “If it is something specific for women or made for women or the women wear it, then there is no harm in that. However, her wearing clothing that does not resemble the clothing of men, no doubt that is more deserving”. [Sharh Sunan Ibn…
The Ruling On Government Loans With Low-Interest – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: We have in the country a governmental benefit which is providing monetary loans to the youth. These loans are repaid in installments with 1% interest? Answer: “Loans that are with interest are prohibited whether the interest is a little or a lot. Yes”. [Sharh Sunan Ibn Majah no. 292] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan