Question: A man missed the fajr prayer with the congregation. Does he pray the Raatibah [the Sunnah] or the obligation knowing that the congregation has left? Answer: “He precedes the Raatibah over the obligation because the Sunnah of fajr is before the obligation. Even if the congregants have left the Masjid” [Majmoo’ al-Fatawa wa Rasaail question no. 868] Translated by…
Month: August 2015
Benefits on Happiness
Allah says: مَنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا مِنْ ذَكَرٍ أَوْ أُنْثَى وَهُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهُ حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he (or she) is a true believer (of Islamic Monotheism) verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision) [16:97] Hafidh Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said: الحياة الطيبة تشمل وجوه…
The Ruling on Dyeing Hair – Shaikh Bin Baz
Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah was asked: Question: Is dyeing the hair lawful or unlawful? Answer: “If it is pure black, then it is not allowed for both men or women. If he dyes using yellow or green or other than that, then there is no harm. However, the Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited pure black. He said (ﷺ): غيروا هذا الشيب، وجنبوه…
The ruling on Physical Sports for Women – Shaikh Yahya Ibn Ali al-Hajoori
Question Is it allowed for women to learn to train her body through physical sports taken from the West, in order to preserve her beauty? This is because those that allow it use as evidence what the Prophet (ﷺ) did when he raced Aisha radiallah anha on some of his travels. May Allah reward you Answer: “There is no preventative for…
Benefits Regarding Lightning
1. Lightning is radiant light. Hafidh Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said: “Allah states that He has full power over al-Barq (lighting), which is the bright radiant light that originates from within clouds” [Tafsir Ibn Kathir surah R’ad] 2. Lightning is what Ra’d [the Angel known as Thunder] carries with him Imam al-Qurtubi rahimahullah said: فروي عن علي وابن مسعود وابن عباس…
The Ruling on Owning a Camera – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: I am a youth who bought a camera and I hide it from my father. So he found it and took it. He said: Pictures are unlawful. So what is your opinion? Answer: “Photographing humans, animals, and what possesses a soul is not allowed. As for photographing things that have no soul like a tree or building and the…
The Ruling on Nose Rings and Nose Piercing – Shaikh Bin Baz and Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah was asked: Question: What is the ruling on piercing the nose for women and is it correct or is it an innovation? And the one who does not do this, is she sinning? We hope can clarify the ruling for us? May Allah reward you Answer: “We do not know of any harm in this, rather…
Does the Tooth Brush Take the Place of the Miswaak? – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: Does the tooth brush take the place of the siwaak specifically in the lands which there is no siwaak except a a little, like in Europe? Answer: “Yes, this is possible it takes its place because the intent is to clean and purification. However, a person using a miswak and being concerned to use it, even though it may not…
The Ruling on Spending a Long Time in the Washroom – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: Staying a long time in the washroom, is it disliked? Answer: “No doubt, it is disliked without a need. It is the place of devils. Sitting there without a need, not doubt is disliked” [Sharh Sunan Ibn Majah no. 37] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
The Ruling on Eating Raw Meat – Shaikh Bin Baz and Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah was asked: Question: They ask you, oh generous one, about eating liver or some meat without cooking. Is this allowed or not? Answer: “I do not know of any harm in it, however cooking is better. Cooking is better and more beneficial and safer from sickness. Otherwise, I do not know of any harm if he…