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…
[Khutbah] Preserving the Time and Life
Here is a script of the Jummah Khutbah given on 22 Shawal 1436 corresponding to Augst 7, 15 To download click here
Can We Call Ourselves Students of Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen, Shaikh Bin Baz, and Shaikh Muqbil rahimahumullah?
Fahd ibn Abdillah as-Sunayd wrote: “I was in al-Qaseem in the year 1418 H and the Shaikh [Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen] was riding with me to reach the house. So I said to him: I attended your lessons intermittently and I heard most of your lessons from tapes. So can I say that you are our Shaikh? So he said rahimahullah: Yes, you…
If I’m Requested to Give a Khutbah, Is it Better I Leave it Off? – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: If I am requested to give the Friday Khutbah, is it better to leave it off? Answer: “This is according to the need. If they need you and you have preparation/readiness, then it is necessary that you accept that. You accept to be a khateeb in order to fulfill the need of the Muslims and establish the obligation. It is…
Is Using a Stroller Imitating the Disbelievers? – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: Some women have strollers which they place their child in and push when they go out in the street. Is this from imitating the disbelievers? Answer: “No this is not imitating the disbelievers. This is carrying a child. She can carry her child if she wants on her shoulder or if she wants in a stroller or something like…
The Ruling on Naming the Masaajid With the Names of the Companions and the Scholars – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: Naming the masaajid with the names of the Companions and the Scholars? Answer: “There is no harm in that. There is no harm in that. In order to distinguish the masaajid and to know it. Yes” [Sharh Saheeh al-Bukhari no. 60 Side B] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan Abu Sulaymaan
The Ruling on Specifiyinig a Prayer Mat for the Imam of the Masjid – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: What is the ruling on specifying a prayer mat for the Imam of the masjid in addition to the carpet of the masjid? Answer: “There is no need to increase upon the carpet of the masjid. Not for the Imam or other than him” [Sharh Saheeh al-Bukhari no. 59 Side A] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan…
Is it Prohibited to Fold the Pants in Prayer?
This is often a discussion brothers have due to the following Hadith: عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ أُمِرْنَا أَنْ نَسْجُدَ عَلَى سَبْعَةِ أَعْظُمٍ وَلاَ نَكُفَّ ثَوْبًا وَلاَ شَعَرًا Ibn `Abbas (may Allah have mercy upon him) narrated : The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “We have been ordered to prostrates…