The Five Pillars of Islam Islam has five primary obligations, or pillars of faith, that each Muslim must fulfill in his or her lifetime. They are as follows: Shahadah, professio
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 31 Allah's Words: [And Depend Upon Allah if You Truly Believe] " Two men from among the God-fearing, upon whom Allah had bestowed His Grace sa
What Is The Ruling Upon Specifying The Day Of 'Eid For Shaking Hands? Question: [The questioner] mentions that it has become a habitual and customary practice of the people that they
Excuse of ignorance for the one who Slaughters for other than Allaah Question: Respected Shaykh, some people when they build a new house they slaughter at the threshold of the house seeking
Inviting Others to Something that You are not Able to Practice Yourself Question: If after repeated attempts, a person is not able to apply something that he exhorts others to do, is it stil
The ruling on drying the Limbs after Wudhu' Question: Is it permissable to dry the limbs after making Wudhu?Answer: Yes, it is permissible for a person to dry his limbs after making Wudhu,
Wearing Amulets is Forbidden even if They are from the Qur'aan Question: What is the ruling on wearing amulets and placing them on the chest, or under the pillow, bearing in mind that these
Reading the Qur'aan While Lying on a Bed Question: While I am lying down ready to go to sleep, may I read the Qur'aanAnswer: Yes, it is allowed for one to recite while lying on a bed except
Ruling on a Fasting Person Cooling Himself Down Question: What is the ruling on a fasting person cooling himself down?Answer: It is permissible for a fasting person to cool himself down, an
The Hadeeths About Visiting the Grave of the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) Are Weak or Fabricated Question: Please clarify whether these Hadeeths are authentic: 1) "Whoever perform
The Ruling on a Woman's Slaughter Question: Is it permissible for a woman to slaughter an animal? And is it permissible to eat from it?Answer: It is permissible for a woman to slaughter an
There is no harm in the Husband washing his wife Question: Verily, we have often heard from the common people that the wife is forbidden to her husband after death, meaning after her death.
Atonement for Having Anal Intercourse Question: What is the ruling on having anal intercourse? And is there any atonement incumbent upon one who does so?Answer: Anal intercourse with a woma
How Can I Become Acquainted With My Fiancee? Question: When I go to propose to a young woman, how may I speak to her, in order to know her beliefs, her piety, her character and her manners?
He performed Hajj for his Mother but he forgot to say the Talbiyyah for her when assuming Ihram Question: What is the ruling on someone who performed Hajj for his mother and at the miqat he
What is Unlawful by Reason of Lineage is Unlawful be is Unlawful by Reason of Fostering Question: I inform your Eminence that my mother was married to a man before my father, she bore him a
This Practice is Unlawful Question: I have a relative who works as a telephone operator; he somtimes transfers long-distance calls for me for free, without letting his employer know that he
What is the ruling regarding a woman's wearing a scarfon her head? Ans. That is not enough - she has to wear a 'khimaar'which covers the head and chest. The scarf is not loosefitting and does
Qirad Section: Qirad Book 32, Number 32.1.1: Malik related to me from Zayd ibn Aslam that his father said, "Abdullah and Ubaydullah, the sons of Umar ibn al-Khattab went out with the army to
Chapter 364Prohibition of using Utensils made of Gold and Silver 1795. Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whosoever drinks in
Chapter 346Prohibition of Extending Fast beyond one Day 1764. Abu Hurairah and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet (PBUH) prohibited observing continu
Chapter 326Prohibition of Calling a Muslim an Infidel 1732. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When a person calls his brother
Chapter 307Undesirability of Hanging Bells round the Necks of Animals 1690. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Angels do not accompan
Chapter 291Prohibition of Meeting a non-Mahram Woman in Seclusion Allah, the Exalted, says: "And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen.'' (33:53) 162
Chapter 261Falsehood that is Permissible The learned compiler of this book has put forth some arguments to prove that it is lawful to tell a lie under the stress of circumstances. An example
Chapter 256Some cases where it is permissible to Backbite [Backbiting is permissible only for valid reasons approved by Shari`ah. These reasons are as follows:] 1. It is permissible
Chapter 138Greeting the non-Muslims and Prohibition of taking an Initiative 866. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "
Chapter 119Description of the length of Qamees and the Sleeves, the end of the Turban, the Prohibition of wearing long Garments out of Pride and the undesirability of wearing them without Pride  
Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas) Book 32, Number 4009: Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri: When the Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) put on a new garment he mentioned it by name, turban or shirt, and wou
Prayers (Salat) Volume 1, Book 8, Number 345: Narrated Abu Dhar: Allah's Apostle said, "While I was at Mecca the roof of my house was opened and Gabriel descended, opened my chest, and washed i