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Is there a Prayer During Earthquakes and Lightning? – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: Is a prayer made for other signs like earthquakes and lightning? Answer: “A Hadith was reported in Nasaai from Ibn Abbas radiallahu anhumma about the salahtul- Ayaat (the prayer of the signs). Yes. Questioner: It’s form is like the eclipse prayer? Shaikh: I do not know*. [Sharh Sunan Ibn Majah no. 96] * Translator’s note: In regards to the form…

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The Ruling on Demonstrations and Protests Due to a Rise in Prices – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: Does it enter into this Hadith*, establishing demonstrations/ protests due the rise in prices and the likes of that from the worldly affairs if there occurs oppression? Answer: “In the likes of these actions is foolishness. These are things not known and only came and were acquired by the Muslims from the disbelievers. Yes”. [Sharh Sunan Ibn Majah no.…

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Is it Allowed to Recite a Supplication During the Prayer in Other Than Arabic? – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: Is it allowed to recite a supplication during the prayer in other than Arabic? Answer: “He should be eager to know the supplications in the Arabic language. If he establishes the obligatory affairs and what is necessary [during the prayer] in the Arabic language and then supplicates in other than Arabic, then that is for him [i.e. the reward]” [Sharh Sunan Ibn…

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The Ruling on a Worker Receiving His Salary at the End of the Month – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‏ أَعْطُوا الأَجِيرَ أَجْرَهُ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَجِفَّ عَرَقُه “Give the worker his wages before his sweat dries”. [Saheeh Ibn Majah no. 1995] Question: Is this Hadith an obligation because most workers receive their salary at the end of every month? Answer: “There is no harm in this. If they agree to the salary at the end…

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Is Shaking Hands When Parting From From the Sunnah? – Shaikh Al-Albani

Questioner: When separating, oh Shaikh? Shaikh: Yes? Questioner: How about shaking hands when parting [i.e. from a brother]? Shaikh: When parting it is recommended to shake hands. However, it is not like when meeting. The Ahaadith reported on shaking hands when meeting are many and well-known. As for when parting, then there a few, very precious Ahaadith. There is a Hadith in…

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The Ruling on Saying Good Luck – Shaikh Ibn ul-Uthaymeen

Question: Barakallahu Feekum. This listener is Muhammad who says: What is the ruling in the legislation in your opinion, oh virtuous Shaikh, for the following expressions: it is from good luck such and such [occurred]… Answer: As for the expression: good luck such and such [occurred], then this used by the companions of the stars who base the decree of good…

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