Question: If a student of knowledge finishes memorizing the Quran, does he start with Saheehayn or does he start with the Matoon? Shaikh: What Matoon? Questioner: Like Usool ath-Thalatha and Umdat ul-Ahkam and other than it Shaikh: “I see that he focuses on the books of Sunnah from the books written on this [subject]. As for the Saheehayn, then Yes,…
The Ruling on A Person in ‘Itikaaf Using a Cellphone – Shaikh Ibn ul-Uthaymeen
Question: Oh Virtuous Shaikh, what is the ruling on using cellphones or the telephone in the masjid for the one in ‘Itikaaf? And what are the principles for that if it is allowed? Answer: “There is no harm in using cellphones and telephones in the masjid for the one in ‘Itikaaf if he does not disrupt the people. If it…
The Ruling on Fundraising in the Masjid- Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan
Question: There are women who come to attend the lectures in the masjid. They bring with them charity boxes for charity organizations or marriage assistance projects. The question is: is it allowed to donate to them in the masjid? Answer: “There is no one who will prevent donating in the path of good. There is no one who will prevent…
Advice to Muslim Youth Who Spend A lot of Time on the Internet During the Days of Ramadan- Shaikh Zayd Ibn Mohammad al-Madkhali
Question: Many young men and young women use the net- internet a lot in the month of Ramadan. So what is your advice to them? Answer: “The advice to our Muslim brothers and sisters is to turn towards reading the Honorable Quran with its Tafsir. This is because reading with Tafsir is beneficial and important in the life of the…
Ruling on Key Chains that Have in Them Gold? – Shaikh Ibn ul-Uthaymeen
Question: Oh Virtuous Shaikh, we see that some of the teachers and students sometimes key chains that has something of gold, so is that allowed? Likewise, some of the school supplies have pictures or crosses, so what is your advice? Answer: “As for chains that are made from gold, if a person does not wear it, then it is from…
Ruling on Woman Spending her Money Without Her Husband’s permission – Shaikh Al-Albani`
Question: Our teacher, if a woman wants to do good and assist the poor or dawah like this, is it allowed for her without informing her family (ie. Spend money without informing the family)? The Shaikh: The woman you intend is married? Student: A married woman and not married woman, both Answer: No, oh my brother. Each question has its…
Ruling on Wiping the Hands After Dua- Shaikh ul-Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on wiping the hands on the face after dua? Answer: “Wiping the face with the hands after dua is not prescribed because the Ahadith reported in that are weak. Shaikhul Islaam Ibn taymiyyah said: they cannot be used to establish evidence. If we are not certain or most likely think this is prescribed then its…
Exaggeration in the Furniture of the House – Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and verdicts
Question: Is a moderate amount of house furniture Haram? This concerns me because inshallah I will marry a Muslim brother who wants furniture similar [to the furniture] in days of the Messenger(ﷺ). So this is an affair we differ on? Answer: “A moderate amount of furniture is not haram*, rather every good is in the moderation of affairs. Allah says:…
What Should One Do When There are Few People of Knowledge in His Area or None at All ? – Shaikh Ibn ul-Uthaymen
Question: We are in a city built within a Military city. We are lacking in knowledge-based lessons. We hope for advice from your Eminence. Answer: “Now, All praise is due to Allah, there is no excuse for anyone. Tapes travel the distance of the night and day. It is possible for a person to take a scholar from the Scholars…
Reward for the One Who Listens to Lectures Through a Telelink – Shaikh Ibn ul-Uthaymeen
Question: Oh Virtuous Shaikh, we listen to your speech and we are in Buraidah. So do we obtain reward and enter under the Hadith of the Messenger (ﷺ): ما اجتمع قوم في بيت من بيوت الله No people get together in a house of the houses of Allah (i.e. a mosque)…? [Reported in Muslim] Answer: ” We hope this because…