Question: The questioner from Britain says: what is the ruling on disturbing sweets to the children on Jummah (Friday) to make them aware that it is the Eid of the Muslims, especially if they are in a European country? Answer: “It is an innovation. Make them aware that the Muslims on this day pray Jummah and it is our day. Do not make them…
The Ruling on Working in a Store that Sells Merchandise that Has Pictures – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad
Question: A man works in a store and items that have pictures are sold in this store. So what is upon this worker [i.e. what should he do]? Answer: “Theses pictures are from what the people have been afflicted with and some canned goods have pictures. So the likes of this are from what the affliction has overcome. So there is…
The Ruling on Accepting a Wage For Poetry
The Scholars differed on whether it is permissible to accept a wage for poetry. It is stated in Mawsoo’ah al-Fiqhiyyah: “Some of the Jurists have taken the opinion that earning from poetry is from the filthy wages and the unlawful [earning]” [26/121] Imam al-Qurtubi rahimahullah said: “Also In the Saheeh on the authority of Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allah be…
[New Pamphlet] How to Quit Smoking: An Islamic Method
Here is a new pamphlet entitled: How to Quit Smoking: And Islamic Method
The Ruling on Breaking the Prayer If Someone is Stealing From Your Bag- Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: The questioner says: One day I was praying and I had a bag which had an amount of money in it. Then I put it in front of me because my pocket was not big enough for it. So during the prayer, one person, from those with weak souls, came in front and stole it and escaped quickly. I…
The Ruling on Changing the Price of Merchandise According to Place, Season, and Buyers
Question: Is it allowed for the owner of a merchandise to change the price according to the place, season, and buyers? Answer: “Yes [it is allowed] if the merchandise has a price in a place and it has another price somewhere else. It is well known that a merchandise can be found in a place where the price is low and in…
The Ruling on Women Wearing Pants Under Her Jilbab – Shaikh Abdurrazzaq al-‘Afifi
Shaikh Abdurrazaq al-‘Afifi rahimahullah said: “If a woman wears pants and concealing clothing above it, then it does not imitate men as long as she is wearing it underneath her clothing“. [Fatawa Shaikh Abdurrazzaq al-‘Afifi pg. 573] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
[E-Book] A Poem on the Principles of Fiqh by Imam as-Sa’di
The following is a translation of the work of Imam Sa’adi’s rahimaullah entitled: A Poem on the Principles of Fiqh. I have added the beneficial notes taken from the explanation of Shaikh Abu Bilal al-Hadrami hafidhuhallah from Yemen. I ask Allah to make this work beneficial to the Muslims.
The Ruling on April’s Fool – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan hafidhuhallah was asked: Question: Oh Virtuous Shaikh, this questioner is saying: we hope from the Shaikh (may Allah preserve him) some advice to the general Ummah specifically about April Fool’s which repeats year after year. Answer: “This is imported in general from the false customs and it is not from the actions of the Muslims. Lying is…
The Ruling on Denim/Jeans – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: There is a type of cloth called Jeans, which is cut in different ways for the clothing for children: boys, girls, and other than them. It is distinguished for its durability. The problem is that this material is worn by the disbelievers and other than them in the form of tight pants. It is popular and well-known. The question…