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…
The Ruling on Exchanging a Cell phone After Buying it – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: I bought a cell phone then returned it to its owner and exchange it for another. Does this enter into [the prohibition] of two transactions in one*? Answer: “No. If you buy a cell phone and it is under you ownership. Then you go to the owner and agree to exchange it for another cell phone, either of the…
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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The Ruling on Prepaid Cellphone Cards – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzaan
Question: May Allah be good to you, your Eminence, these numerous questions have come about the Prepaid card called Sawaa. This person says: I am a person who is not able to buy a regular cell phone or my family is not able because I do not have the continuous amount of money to pay the money bill or the…
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…
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…
The Ruling on Using the Word ( خذا) In Referring to Allah – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: Many people in my land use the word ( خذا), that is, Allah in Farsi. For example, they say: Oh ( خذا) provide for me. Is it allowed to use this word to refer to Allah? Answer: “Those who use the word ( خذا) know the name Allah and are not ignorant of it. It is upon them to call Allah by His…
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…