Question: Is it allowed to invite some people of innovation to my walimah with the view of inviting them to the truth, knowing that they call to their innovation in the town in which they live? Answer: “If the invitation leads to the benefit of them being swayed and guided, then this is a good purpose and good affair”. [Sharh Sunan…
The Ruling on loving a Person of Innovation For the Sake of Allah – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad
Question: There is a person from the people of innovation and I love him for the sake of Allah. Should I inform him of that? Answer: “How can you love him for the sake of Allah and he is from the people of innovation? Innovation must be hated for the sake of Allah, not loved for the sake of…
The Ruling on Selling a Product Before Having Possession of It- Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad
Question: Nowadays, a man sells [a product] after having the receipt/invoice and the product is in the warehouse. Likewise, the product is sold and bought while it is still in the same warehouse. Answer: “This is not allowed. It opposes these Ahaadith*. Verily selling occurs when the buyer purchases it [the product] then owns it. As for selling it before owning it, then…
The Ruling on Standing for the National Anthem – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbaad
Question: In our lands, if the national anthem is played it is obligatory on everyone who hears it to stand for it. Is there forbiddence in this? Answer: “Yes, in it there is harm and it is something forbidden”. [Sharh Sunan Abi Dawood no. 593] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
The Ruling on a New Muslim Giving Himself a Last Name If He is an Illegitmate Child- Shaikh Ahmad an-Najmi
Question: May Allah be good to you, this questioner from France says: there is a man who entered Islam and he does not have a father because his father and mother were not married [i.e. he is an illegitimate child]. So is it allowed for this Muslim to name himself the son of Adam or son of Ibrahim? Answer: “It is…
The Ruling on Following Man-Made Laws That Have in Them Benefit – Shaikh Ahmad an-Najmi
Shaikh Ahmad an-Najmi rahimahullah said: “We do not adhere to man-made laws. However, we say: if this law has a benefit for the residents, for example, then it is necessary not to oppose it. Even if someone is a stranger in that land”. [https://www.alnajmi.net/voices-action-show-id-1542.htm] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
Is the Qiblah North East or South East in Toronto?
Sometimes there is a debate that arises among the Muslims regarding the Qiblah in North America: Is it South East or North East. This differing creates confusion among the Muslims and debates regarding the validity of pray! In efforts to clarify the issue, I write: The Qiblah has been determined by the Prophet (ﷺ) from the Hadith of Abu Hurairah…
The Ruling on Celebrating, Israa wal-Miraaj, Mawlid, and New Years – Shaikh Muqbil Ibn Haadi al-Waad’iee
Question: What is the ruling on celebrating the night of Israa wal-Mi’raaj, Mawlid-Nabawi, and New Year’s along with the evidence? Answer: “Innovation. The Messenger (ﷺ) said: من أحدث في أمرنا هذا ما ليس منه فهو رد If anyone introduces in our matter something which does not belong to it, will be rejected [Bukhari and Muslim] So let the one who is…
The Ruling on Taking Social Assistance If Not Needed – Shaikh Bin Baz
Question: Is social security/assistance allowed for the one who does not have a need for it? Answer: “That which we know is that the government, may Allah facilitate for them, gives social security/assistance to the poor who do not have anything and who meet the conditions for taking it. And it is not for him to lie. Verily the one…
The Ruling on Working in a Church or Building a Church – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: Is it allowed for a Muslim to work in a church or build a church? Answer: “Never! It is not allowed for a Muslim to build a church or work in a church”. [Sharh Ibn Majah no. 249] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan