Fatwa Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah The questioner: “Some Imams of the Masajid, Oh Shaikh, in the month of Ramadan deliberately turn off the lights in the masjid. Shaikh Bin Baz: What? Questioner: They deliberately turn off the lights in the Masjid and there is no light except a dim light. Shaikh: What is the reason? Questioner: He says it is…
Month: June 2015
[Benefit] Hastening to Break the Fast Even if the Muadhin Did not Call the Adhan
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ لاَ يَزَالُ النَّاسُ بِخَيْرٍ مَا عَجَّلُوا الْفِطْرَ “The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast.” [Saheeh al-Bukhari no. 1957] The Prophet (ﷺ) used to hasten to break the fast without waiting for…
[Benefit] Why is there Still Evil In Ramadan if the Devils are Chained?
Why is there still evil in Ramadan when the devils are chained? Hafidh Ibn Hajr hafidhuhallah said: وقال القرطبي بعد أن رجح حمله على ظاهره: فإن قيل: كيف نرى الشرور والمعاصي واقعة في رمضان كثيراً، فلو صفدت الشياطين لم يقع ذلك: فالجواب: أنها إنما تُغَلُّ عن الصائمين الصوم الذي حوفظ على شروطه وروعيت آدابه، أو المصفد بعض الشياطين وهم المردة…
The Ruling on Having Two Friday Prayers in One Masjid – Shaikh al-Albani rahimahullah
Shaikh al-Albani rahimahullah said: “All praise is due to Allah that they do not fall into the likes of this opposition of praying a second Jummah in one masjid as is they do for the Eid prayer in the Masaajid in some Western lands, which the Islamic community is a lot such that the Masjid is not spacious enough for…
The Beginning Time for Isha Prayer- Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: May Allah be good to you Oh possessor of virtue: It is well known that the people pray in these lands and sometimes some Islamic lands pray Isha one and a half hour approximately after Maghrib prayer. However, in our lands, we pray after the passing of half of this duration approximately. So is that allowed? They say that…
The Ruling on Relying Upon Prayer Schedules Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: What is the ruling on specific prayer timings as is found in the prayer schedules? Answer: “As for the prayer schedules which are relied upon, then they are used. The prayer schedules that are relied upon are used, like from Umm ul-Qurra with us or the Qatari prayer schedule which is tested and accurate, then they are relied upon. They are relied upon.…
The Ruling on Using a Mouth Spray When Fasting? – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: You find some people, specifically employees, that they use very strong fragrances when they want to leave the house. They use a mouth spray to improve the breath after long sleep after Fajr. So what is the ruling on that, may Allah facillate for you good? Answer: “Then there is no harm in a fasting person using a good…
The Ruling on Using Flavored Miswaks While Fasting – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: What is the ruling on miswaks flavored with lemon or other than that? Answer: “It does not affect. As long as it is something entered into the mouth and removed, then it does not affect” [Sharh Sunan Ibn Majah no. 122] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
The Ruling on Eating Food Prepared by Buddhists and Zoroastrians – Shaikh Yahya ibn Ali al-‘Hajoori
Question: Is it allowed to eat the food cooked by a Buddhist or Zoroastrian when they simply cook the food? Answer:”If he does not slaughter. The meat because the slaughtered meat of the Buddhist, Zoroastrian, and Hindu is not allowed. I also add to that if the food is safe from evil. These people are not trusted, specifically towards the…
[Pamphlet] The Ruling on Cannabis
Here is a pamphlet on the ruling on cannabis. To download, click here