Question: We hear some of the youth saying: “When we were in Jahiliyyah (the Times of Ignorance), we did such and such”. And “in the days of Jahiliyyah such and such occurred”. And “before the Hijrah (migration), we went and such and such occurred to us”. What is the ruling on uttering these words? Answer: “This utterance using these words…
Month: May 2016
How to Detest Those Who are Doing a Congregational Supplication After Prayer? – Shaikh Yahya Ibn Ali al-Hajoori
Question: Clarify for us how to detest the congregational supplication after the prayer? Is it by leaving the masjid or sitting in the back [of the masjid] and detesting it with the heart only? Answer: فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُم So keep your duty to Allah and fear Him as much as you can [64:11] And in the Hadith of Abu…
Is The One Who Seeks Knowledge Over the Internet Considered a Student of Knowledge? – Shaikh Ahmad an-Najmi
Question: The questioner says: Is a person who follows lessons [takes lessons] over the internet considered a student of knowledge or a layman, if he is not capable of travelling? Answer: “It is hoped that he will attain from good what he attains [i.e. from his study]”. [https://www.alnajmi.net/voices-action-show-id-1127.htm] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
The Ruling on Cutting the Soul Patch – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: Regarding the hairs that are underneath the lower lip. Are they trimmed or left as they are? Answer: “They are called (العنفقة ) and they are not from the beard. They are left the way they are unless they harm a person” [Liqaa Bab al-Maftooh no. 9] Translator’s Note: As for what is mentioned that Ibn Umar radiallahu…
Is One Who is Afflicted With Alzheimer’s Considered Legally Responsible? Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Hizaam
Question: The female questioner asks: Does memory loss and being afflicted with Alzheimer’s by one who is old in age enter him into the ruling of one who is insane, in terms of the legal responsibility dropping off him? Answer: ” If he reaches an extent where he does not know the meaning of worship nor is he aware of worship, then yes…
The Ruling on Visiting Family Members Who Are People of Innovation – Shaikh Yahya ibn Ali al-Hajoori
Question: I have brothers who are secularists, socialists, and from the Muslim brotherhood. They do not love me visiting them because I advise them at times. I am rough with them in speech, so am I sinful if I boycott them? Answer: “If you see that visiting them is something of benefit, then visit them and advise them. Be lenient with these…
[Conference Lecture Script] What is Shirk? Its Origin and Types
Alhamdulliah, we just completed our conference this weekend [see the poster below]: The following is the script of my lecture entitled: What is Shirk? Its Origin and Types
The Ruling on Being Lenient in Displaying Pictures on WhatsApp – Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Hizaam
Question: There is negligence from some people regarding putting pictures on their cellphones, especially on WhatsApp and other than it. They use the excuse that it [the picture] is hidden? Answer: “It is necessary that a Muslim fears Allah, the Exalted and not seek excuses for himself and seek justification for himself. For a picture is a picture. Pictures of…