YOUSEF AL KHATTAB, EX-JEW, USA I was born to a Secular Jewish family, and at the age of 18 years old decided to look “deeper” into belief in God. Like most people, I looked at rel
Tolerance in Islam When defining one of its important aspects, Islam, it means complete submission to Allah by choice and conviction, not through seduction or compulsion. Islam accommodates a
The Shahaadah Testimony of Faith. Detailed
The First Pillar Muslim Profession of Faith The Shahada is the Muslim profession of faith and the first of the ‘Five Pillars’ of Islam. The word shahada in Arabic means &
Sheihk Saleh Al Fawzan How does the Muslim actualize Tawheed? May you be rewarded. Question: How does the Muslim actualize Tawheed? May you be rewarded. Answer: The actualisation (tahqe
Amulets, talismans, and lucky charms In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful.AQEEDA | Amulets, talismans and lucky charmsRuling concerning putting a piece of animal skin or leather
This is the view of the Khawaarij Question: In these days, there are some [individuals] who give ruling of the obligation of Jihaad and say that the Imaam and the Banner are not conditiona
Nervous Disorders Question: A person I know is afflicted with a nervous disorder, one docter described as being chronic. His illness has caused him many problems: He shouts at his parents, h
Throwing Away Paper that has Allaah's Name Written on it Question: After having read a newspaper in which Allaah's name is written, we usually throw it away in the wastebasket; is this permi
The ruling of putting henna, milk, onion and other edible things in ones hair Question: Ahsanallahu ilaykum, the questioner asks with regards to the placing of henna,milk,onion,garlic and ot
The ruling on Whoever sold used gold and did not receive the price, and then he purchased new Gold while just paying the Difference Question: What is the ruling concerning Whoever sold gold
Announcing the Eid prayer Question: Is the adhaan or the saying 'salaatul jaami'ah' established for the day of Eid?Answer: The calling of the adhaan for the two Eids and the calling of some
Finding Gold and Selling it Alongside Your Own Gold Question: A woman found a piece of gold in the Sacred City of Makkah, she took it and added it to her gold and sold it all. Later, she reg
The Ruling on the Woman wearing Socks while in Ihram Question: I wear black socks while in Ihram so that my feet will be covered and I perform Tawaf and I pray in them. It was said to me tha
What Are Angels And Iblees Created From? Question: Indeed Allaah has created Aadam from clay and He created before him the Angels and amongst the Angels was Iblees and He created him from fire, why
Offering Tahiyyatul-Masjid during the prohibited time Question: If a man enters the Masjid during a time when it is prohibited to pray, should he offer Tahiyyatul-Masjid (prayer for greeting
The Ruling on Marrying the Daughters of the Father's Wife by Another Man Question: My father married another woman and she bore him a daughter then he divorced her and she married another ma
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
Warn People against Deviants Question: Is it permissible to mention peoples names and characters when one wants to criticize them and their thinking?Answer: If someone writes something that
He Died and He Had Not Bequeathed Anything Question: A man with a family possessed wealth, and all of his children were legal minors, the eldest of them being eight years old. He died sudden
Does A Quran Teacher Have To Make Ablution? Question: When he instructs his students how to recite the Mushaf, does a teacher have to have ablution or is purity not a condition in such case?Answer:
Prayer in Congregation Section: The Superiority of Prayer in Congregation over Prayer Done Alone Book 8, Number 8.1.1: Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Abdullah ibn Umar that the
Prayer Section: The Call to Prayer Book 3, Number 3.1.1: Yahya related to me from Malik that Yahya ibn Said said, "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, had wanted
Chapter 217The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasts) during Ramadan Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! the fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you,
Chapter 206Merit of the (Optional) Duha (Forenoon) Prayer 1139. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: My Khalil (the Messenger of Allah (PBUH)) directed me to fast
Chapter 42Excellence in doing Good to the Friends of Parents and other Relatives 341. `Abdullah bin `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The fi
Chapter 41Prohibition of Disobeying Parents and severance of Relations Allah, the Exalted, says: "Would you then, if you were given the authority, do mischief in the land, and sever your tie
The Book of Oaths (Kitab Al-Aiman) Chapter 1: IT IS FORBIDDEN TO TAKE THE OATHS IN THE NAME OF ANYONE ELSE BESIDES ALLAH Book 015, Number 4035: 'Umar b. al-Khattib reported Allah's Messenger
The Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah) INTRODUCTION We have read in the first Book that the love of Allah is the highest aim of a true believer. It is for the achievement of this single end t
Rubbing hands and feet with dust (Tayammum) Volume 1, Book 7, Number 330: Narrated 'Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) We set out with Allahs Apostle on one of his journeys till we reached Al-Bai