The Permanent Committee was asked: Question: Some people are lenient in wearing the seat belt refusing its good benefit in terms of protection in a traffic accidents after Allah’s divine success (Tawfeeq). So what is the advice, your eminence, for the one who is lenient in this affair? Answer: “Holding fast to the seat belt while riding the car is…
The Ruling on Living with a Non-Muslim Family to Learn English (Homestay Program) – Mufti Abdul-Aziz Ala Shaikh
Question: We hope from you guidance and advice for those who travel outside [the country] and live with a disbelieving family with the argument [that it helps in] learning the English language quickly? Answer: “If the Muslim is forced to travel to non Muslim lands, then it is upon him to fear Allah regarding himself and to be eager to…
[E-book] The Sincere Advice in the Answers to the Questions of the Employees – Shaikh Yahya ibn Ali al-Hajoori
This is a translation of the work of the Virtuous Shaikh, the Sincere Advisor, Shaikh Yahya ibn Ali al-Hajoori hafidhuhullah entitled: The Sincere Advice in the Answers to the Questions of the Employees
The Ruling on Mother’s Day
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan was asked: Question: What is the ruling on celebrating what is called Mother’s Day? Answer: “It is not allowed to celebrate an Eid among the Muslims except the two eids: Eid ul-Fitr and Eidal-Adhaa. Each Eid is after performing a pillar from the pillars of Islam. Eid al-Fitr is after performing the pillar of fasting and Eid…
The Ruling on Medical Marijuana and Cannabis Oil
The use of medical marijuana is a modern issue that is gaining a lot of attention in the media and sparking much controversy. While I already discussed the ruling on cannabis/marijuana earlier on the blog [see here] I wish to discuss here inshallah the ruling on medical marijuana. The Scholars differed on the permissibility of using marijuana as medicine. Some Scholars permitted.…
The Innovation of Celebrating the Supposed Night of Isra wal-Mi’raaj
“‘Allamah Ibn Dihya said in his Book: Adaa Ma Wajab min Bayaan wad’ al-Wadaa’eeen Fi Rajab (pg. 53-54): “Some of the story tellers mention that the Isra occurred in Rajab and that is absolute lie according to the People of praise and disparagement. Imam Abu Ishaaq al-Harbi said: The Messenger (ﷺ) ascended on the night of twenty-seven in the month…
The Ruling on Praying with the Head Uncovered – Shaikh al-Albani
Question: What is the ruling on praying with the head uncovered? Answer: “First: uncovering the head is from the customs and traditions which infiltrated the Muslim lands due to disbelievers practicing in our lands. They spread their customs and traditions in it and influenced many Muslims in those lands, even after the the disbelievers have been removed from it. From…
The Ruling on Hugging When Bidding Someone Farewell – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: When is hugging performed? What is its description? Does it occur when bidding a traveler farewell? Is it legislated? Answer: “The meaning of hugging in origin is the meeting of two necks. It is taken from the word neck (العنق). It is when the neck of this one [person] crosses the neck of this one [another person]. It is…
The Ruling on Women Attending Lectures in the Masjid
It is allowed for women to attend the general lectures given in the masjid. Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan hafiduhallah said: “From that, it is permitted for her to attend the Masaajid to participate in the good in terms of the congregational prayer and attending the sittings of remembrance with modesty and holding fast to the precautions that will keep her away…
The Ruling on Spitting in a Tissue While Praying – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on spitting into a tissue while facing the Qiblah in prayer? Answer: “There is no harm in that”* [Kanz uth-Thameen Fi Su’alaat Ibn Sunayd no. 141 pg. 34] * The author said: “that is also the opinion of Shaikh Bin Baz rahimahullah” Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan