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Remembrance said in the morning and evening-2
Remembrance said in the morning and evening-2 (89) ‘O Ever Living O Self-Subsisting and Supporter of all by Your mercy I seek assistance rectify for me all of my affairs and do not
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 9
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 9 Do Not Slaughter in the Name of Allah (swt ) in a Place Where Animals Are Slaughtered in the Name of Others Beside Him Allah (swt ), says: " Do not eve
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 5
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 5 It is an Act of Shirk to Wear Rings or Threads or the Like as a Means of Prevention or Lifting of Afflictions Allah (swt ), says: " Say: "Tell me then,
On showing sincerity to the ruler.
On showing sincerity to the ruler. Question: How should one show sincerity to the ruler, in accordance to the Sharee'ah?Answer: Sincerity to the rulers consists of the following: Supplicati
The stages in seeking knowledge
The stages in seeking knowledge Question: Noble Shaykh, what issues should a student of knowledge focus upon, should he begin with the books of 'Aqeedah?Answer: He should begin with that wh
Ash-Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan Discusses: Who Is An Innovator
Ash-Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan Discusses: Who Is An Innovator Question: Indeed there has appeared between the students of knowledge differing regarding the definition of the innovator. So some
The Superstition Of Fragrances Emanating From The Prophets Grave
The Superstition Of Fragrances Emanating From The Prophets Grave Question: What is your opinion regarding a person who says that: whosoever comes to the grave of the Prophet would smell the
The Ruling on a Man Wearing a Necklace
The Ruling on a Man Wearing a Necklace Question: What is the ruling on wearing necklaces as some men do?Answer: Wearing a necklace for adornment is unlawful because it is a practice that is
Translation of the Qur'aan
Translation of the Qur'aan Question: Is it permissible to translate the Qur'aan, for example, into English, French or Hebrew?Answer: To translate the Qur'aan into another language is an imp
Reading the Qur'aan While Lying on a Bed
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Doing Good Deeds- Purity and Ostentation.
Doing Good Deeds- Purity and Ostentation. Question: Many times a person thinks about doing a good deed and then Satan comes to him and whispers to him, saying "You are only doing that ostent
Breast Feeding after Menopause is Treated the Same as Breast Feeding in the Earlier Years.
Breast Feeding after Menopause is Treated the Same as Breast Feeding in the Earlier Years. Question: What is the ruling concerning a women who has reached the age of menopause and she breast
The ruling on a Women Studying Engineering or Chemistry
The ruling on a Women Studying Engineering or Chemistry Question: Can a girl pursue studies in the sciences, in fields such as Chemistry, Physics, etc?Answer: A women should not specialize
Lost Property in the Sacred Places
Lost Property in the Sacred Places Question: A person found a watch in the Sacred City of Makkah and it has been with him now for over four years. What is the solution regarding it? Should w
Six Days of Shawwal or Fasts of Expiation First
Six Days of Shawwal or Fasts of Expiation First Question: A man owed expiation of fasting two months consecutively and he liked to fast the six days of Shawwal. So, is that permissible for h
The Ruling on Wearing a (Diblah) Wedding ring
The Ruling on Wearing a (Diblah) Wedding ring Question: What is the ruling on wearing a ring known as a Diblah on the right hand for the suitor and on the left hand for the fiancee bearing i
If a Woman with Postdelivery Bleeding becomes Clean before the Expiration of Forty days, may she Fast, Pray and perform Hajj?
If a Woman with Postdelivery Bleeding becomes Clean before the Expiration of Forty days, may she Fast, Pray and perform Hajj? Question: Is it permissible for a woman with postdelivery bleedi
Book 39: The Mukatab
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Book 6: Prayer in Ramadan
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Chapter 262: Ascertainment of what one Hears and Narrates
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Chapter 253: Superiority of Auliya' and their Marvels
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Chapter 163: Praising the Deceased
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Chapter 141: Seeking Permission to enter by telling one's Name
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Chapter 135: Excellence of Greeting at the time of entry into the House
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Chapter 10: Hastening to do Good Deeds
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Book 34: Signet-Rings (Kitab Al-Khatam)
Signet-Rings (Kitab Al-Khatam) Book 34, Number 4210: Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) disliked ten things: Yellow colouring, meaning khaluq, dyeing grey ha
Volume 3, Book 39, Number 513: Agriculture
Agriculture Volume 3, Book 39, Number 513: Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah's Apostle said, "There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an
Volume 3, Book 33, Number 242: Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf)
Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf) Volume 3, Book 33, Number 242: Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: Allah's Apostle used to practise Itikaf in the last ten days of the month of R
Volume 1, Book 8, Number 345: Prayers (Salat)
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The Superstition Of Fragrances Emanating From The Prophets G...
The Superstition Of Fragrances Emanating From The Prophets Grave Question: What is your opinion regarding a person who says that: whosoever comes to the grave of the Prophet would smell the fragrance of the grave - or the fragrance of the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) - and [claims] that these fragrances have Barakah (blessing) in them?Answer: There is no fragrance that one smells when visiting a grave, neither the grave of the Prophet nor anyone else's grave. This is from lying and falsehood. Maybe he smells a fragrance which the people put there so he thinks that this is surely the fragrance -
The Ruling on a Man Wearing a Necklace
The Ruling on a Man Wearing a Necklace Question: What is the ruling on wearing necklaces as some men do?Answer: Wearing a necklace for adornment is unlawful because it is a practice that is specific to women. So men are imitating women when they wear a chain and the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) cursed men who imitate women. It becomes an even greater sin and more unlawful if that chain is made from gold, because then it is unlawful in two ways. It becomes an even greater sin if the pendant is inscribed with a picture of a human, an animal, or -
Chapter 141: Seeking Permission to enter by telling one's Na...
Chapter 141Seeking Permission to enter by telling one's Name 874. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported in the course of his famous Hadith pertaining to Al-Isra' (the Ascension) that Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Then Jibril (Gabriel) ascended along with me to the nearest heaven and requested for the gate to be opened. He was asked: `Who is there?' He replied: `Jibril.' He was asked: `Who is with you?' He said: `Muhammad.' Then he ascended to the second heaven and requested for the opening of the gate. He was asked: `Who is there?' He said: `Jibril.' He was asked: `Who is -
The Superstition Of Fragrances Emanating From The Prophets G...
The Superstition Of Fragrances Emanating From The Prophets Grave Question: What is your opinion regarding a person who says that: whosoever comes to the grave of the Prophet would smell the fragrance of the grave - or the fragrance of the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) - and [claims] that these fragrances have Barakah (blessing) in them?Answer: There is no fragrance that one smells when visiting a grave, neither the grave of the Prophet nor anyone else's grave. This is from lying and falsehood. Maybe he smells a fragrance which the people put there so he thinks that this is surely the fragrance -
The Ruling on a Man Wearing a Necklace
The Ruling on a Man Wearing a Necklace Question: What is the ruling on wearing necklaces as some men do?Answer: Wearing a necklace for adornment is unlawful because it is a practice that is specific to women. So men are imitating women when they wear a chain and the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) cursed men who imitate women. It becomes an even greater sin and more unlawful if that chain is made from gold, because then it is unlawful in two ways. It becomes an even greater sin if the pendant is inscribed with a picture of a human, an animal, or -
Chapter 141: Seeking Permission to enter by telling one's Na...
Chapter 141Seeking Permission to enter by telling one's Name 874. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported in the course of his famous Hadith pertaining to Al-Isra' (the Ascension) that Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Then Jibril (Gabriel) ascended along with me to the nearest heaven and requested for the gate to be opened. He was asked: `Who is there?' He replied: `Jibril.' He was asked: `Who is with you?' He said: `Muhammad.' Then he ascended to the second heaven and requested for the opening of the gate. He was asked: `Who is there?' He said: `Jibril.' He was asked: `Who is