Question: The listener asks saying: he is an employee. However, during the end [of his work day] he does not have any work, so he leaves before the work hours end, especially in Ramadan. Sometimes in other than Ramadan we leave for field work and we return before Dhuhr. Then we leave to our houses. Is this allowed? Answer: “It…
Month: May 2018
Is Washing the Head in the Ghusl Obligatory? – Mufti Shaikh Abdul-Aziz bin Abdillah Ala Shaikh
Question: The questioner from Jeddah says: Is washing the head enter into the ghusl of Janabah or is washing the body enough? Answer: “It is obligatory in the ghusl of Janabah to cover the entire body [with water] for men and women The Prophet (ﷺ) used to pour water over his hair three times [al-Bukhari (no. 254) and Muslim (no.…
[Benefit] Saying “May Allah preserve you” If Someone Does Good to You – Shaikh ‘Adnan al-Masqari
Shaikh Abul-Yamaan ‘Adnan al-Masqari (may Allah preserve him) wrote: “Chapter: Supplication for the one who does good towards you. 1. May Allah reward you with good ( جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا) عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ حَضَرْتُ أَبِي حِينَ أُصِيبَ فَأَثْنَوْا عَلَيْهِ وَقَالُوا جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “I was present with my father…
A Poem on Coffee-by Shaikh Zaid bin Muhammad bin Haadi al-Madkhali
“Coffee -Bunn-is refreshing for the bodies Its taste is enjoyable like dough and honey The companion of life, in travel it is friendly Like the whiff of musk when it spreads without a doubt And [it is] the aspiration of the soul in a delightful morning It pleases a companion when it is brought out at the time of leisure…
[A Poem] On Following the Book and the Sunnah – Abu Abdillah Muhammad bin Abdillah as-Sulami al-Mursi al-Andalusi (d. 655 H.)
The Imam, the Skillful one, the Scholar of Hadith, the Mufassir, Abu Abdillah Muhammad bin Abdillah as-Sulami al-Mursi al-Andalusi (d. 655 H.) -may Allah have mercy upon him-recited the following lines of poetry: “Whoever desires salvation then there is no [way to obtain it] Besides following the Chosen One in that which he came with That is the straight path…
The Ruling on a New Muslim Not Being Able to Pronounce the Shahadah Properly When Entering into Islam – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: Some new Muslims, when their being prompted to recite the Shahadah [to enter Into Islam], are not able to pronounce it properly? Answer: “There is no harm in this due to His statement, the Exalted: لاَ يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلاَّ وُسْعَهَا Allah burdens not a person beyond his scope [2:286]” [Fataawa Su’aal ‘alal-Haatif (2/699)] Translated by Faisal bin Abdul…
The Ruling on Explaining the Shahadah to a New Muslim in Their Language Before Having Them Recite it in Arabic – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: In relation to new Muslims, we have them recite the Shahadah after explaining it to them in their language so that they understand it first.Then we have them recite it in the Arabic language. Is there any harm in that? Answer: “This is good. There is no harm in it” [Fataawa Su’aal ‘alal-Haatif (2/698)] Translated by Faisal bin Abdul…
How to Advise a Layman Who Listens to a Hizbi Speaker? – Shaikh Muhammad bin Hizaam
Question: If I see one of the layfolk listening to a caller from the Hizbis, should I rebuke him? What do I do? Answer: “ Advise him without rebuke. However begin with light speech because sometimes a person loves this caller and is attached to him. And he will not accept your speech on him. However, begin and make him…