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The Ruling on Placing Devices on the Door that Remind You of Allah – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: There has appeared on the market devices that are placed on the door. When the door is opened, these devices have a recorded voice that reminds the one entering to remember Allah. For example: remember Allah, do not forget Allah, and put your trust in Allah. What is the ruling on placing these devices at the door of the…

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What to Do With a Lost Cellphone Recharge Card? Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: A person found a Sawaa [Saudi Company] cell phone recharge card worth 10 riyals. Is it considered a lost item he should announce? Answer: “[Words unclear] Either he benefits from it or he donates it to its owner. If he donates it to its owner, no doubt, that is more deserving”. [Sharh Sunan Ibn Majah no. 181] Translated by Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir…

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If a Dog Licks Your Clothing or Body , Do you Have to Wash it Seven Times? – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: If a dog licks clothing or the body part of a person, does washing the saliva of the body or clothing once suffice? Answer: “It suffices. This is similar to what the hunting dog catches and the saliva that falls on it. It is not washed with dust and it is not washed seven times. That has only been reported for utensils…

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Is Leaving the Water Running From the Tap During Ablution Considered Extravagance? Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: In this time period, we make ablution from the tap. We turn the faucet and open the tap. If we leave the water running until we complete the ablution, is it considered from extravagance? Answer: “It is not extravagance. However, it is necessary a person does not open the tap fully, but open it to a moderate level. So that…

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Is a Woman Allowed to Urinate Standing? Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad

Question: A number of questions have come on the permissibility of standing and urinating. Does this ruling include a woman standing and urinating? Answer: “If there is a need, then there is no harm. Especially if there is what is found nowadays of raised things…slots/openings that are found on the wall [urinals]. A man and women can use them”. [Sharh Sunan…

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