The crescent is not a symbol of Islam because it is not authentic from the Prophet (ﷺ) that he and his Companions used it to represent Islam. There is a weak narration that suggest that the flag of the Prophet (ﷺ) had a white crescent. Hafidh Ibn Hajr rahimahullah wrote: قال بن يونس وفد على النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم…
[Benefit] Who Has Most Right to Drive the Car and Who Sits in the Front Seat?
عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بُرَيْدَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي بُرَيْدَةَ، يَقُولُ بَيْنَمَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَمْشِي جَاءَ رَجُلٌ وَمَعَهُ حِمَارٌ فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ارْكَبْ . وَتَأَخَّرَ الرَّجُلُ . فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم “ لاَ أَنْتَ أَحَقُّ بِصَدْرِ دَابَّتِكَ مِنِّي إِلاَّ أَنْ تَجْعَلَهُ لِي ” قَالَ فَإِنِّي قَدْ جَعَلْتُهُ لَكَ . فَرَكِبَ Narrated Buraydah ibn…
The Ruling on Teeth Whitening- Shaikh Abu ‘Amr al-Hajoori
Question: What is the ruling on teeth whitening? Answer: “There is no prohibition in [using] what does not have an opposition in it in terms of tooth reshaping or distorting the teeth. For the legislation of [using] the siwaak is for cleaning the teeth”*. * I asked the Shaikh this question on 19 Jumada al-Awwal 1437 corresponding to Feb 29, 2016 Translated…
Islam and Misogyny
Misogyny means: “Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women” [https://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/misogyny]. Unfortunately, many people claim Islam is a misogynistic religion and that Muslim women are oppressed. However, this claim is false and unjustified. Islam honors women and gives them their status. Prior to Islam, the polytheists of the Arab disliked girls and were sadden by their birth. Allah says:…
The Ruling on Selling Imitation Goods – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan hafidhuhallah: Question: He says oh Virtuous Shaikh (may Allah facilitate for you): what is the ruling on buying and selling imitation goods like watches, pens, and other than that? Answer: “You notify regarding it. There is no preventative for you to sell it or buy it. However, inform that it is an imitation and not an original…
The Ruling on Braces – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on braces? Answer: “Braces are of two types: First type: if the purpose is to increase in beaut. Then this is haram and it is not allowed. The Prophet (ﷺ) cursed the المتفلجات للحسن المغيرات لخلق الله and those who create spaces between their teeth artificially to look beautiful, such ladies as change the features…
The Difference Between Qadr and Qadaa – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the difference between Qadaa and Qadr? Answer: “The Scholars differed in the difference between them. From them is the one who said: Qadr is Allah’s decree in eternity and Qadaa is the ruling of Allah on something when it occurs. If Allah decrees that something specific will occur in its time, then this is qadr. If the time…
The Ruling on Male Students Wearing Bracelets Made of String – Shaikh Falih al-Fawzan
Question: The wearing of bracelets on the hand that are made of string has spread among the male students at school. What is your opinion on that? Answer: “This is haram. This is imitating women. Wearing bracelets are specific to women so the men do not wear it. The Prophet (ﷺ) cursed the men who imitate the women and women who imitate the…
The Ruling on Women Wearing Deodorant – Shaikh Abu ‘Amr al-Hajoori
Question: The brother asks: what does a woman do if a foul scent comes out of her underarms and she is outside her house? Answer: “It is as if he is asking: can she use perfume? No, it is not allowed. A woman does not use perfume except inside her house. However, there are things that remove the foul smells. There…