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The Man with the Best Manners
The Man with the Best Manners The virtues of good manners are seen in varioushadiths, which points to good character that is pleasing to God and His messenger. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) r
CRAIG ROBERTSON, EX-CATHOLIC, CANADA
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The Weakness of the Ahaadeeth endorsing
The Weakness of the Ahaadeeth endorsing ikhtilaaf (disagreement, differing) from: Silsilah al-Ahaadeeth ad-Da`eefah wa'l-Mawdoo`ah (58-62) by Shaykh al-Albaani 1) "The disagreement among my
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 42
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Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 39
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 39 Allah's Words: " They Know the Favours of Allah, Then They Deny Them" " They know the favours of Allah, then they deny them: And most of them are disbeliever
The ruling upon the ones who learns knowledge but does not act.
The ruling upon the ones who learns knowledge but does not act. Question: What is the shareeah ruling upon the person who recites the Quraan and learns knowledge but he does not act upon the
On turning away from one's madhhab to another and sticking only to one madhhab.
On turning away from one's madhhab to another and sticking only to one madhhab. Question: Is it permissible for one who sticks to a particular madhhab in matters of worship, to turn away fro
Ash-Shaikh Saalih Al-Fawzaan Discusses: Who Is An Innovator
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Praying with a toilet in front of the Musalaa
Praying with a toilet in front of the Musalaa Question: In one of the rooms we pray in, there is a toilet in front of us, i.e. in the direction of the qiblah, so is this permissible, may All
What will the Dajjaal call to?
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Is Dajjal from the children of Adam?
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The ruling on the women travelling alone for Hajj without Mahram
The ruling on the women travelling alone for Hajj without Mahram Question: A woman says: My mother is in Morocco and I work in Saudi Arabia. I want to send for her so that she can come and p
He Bequeathed His Land as an Endowment to His Sons and His Grandsons
He Bequeathed His Land as an Endowment to His Sons and His Grandsons Question: A man died leaving five sons and five daughters and he bequeathed his agricultural land as an endowment - on co
Praying Over the People of Bid'ah
Praying Over the People of Bid'ah Question: What is the ruling upon abandoning the (funeral) prayer upon the people of innovation? Answer: If the people of knowledge abandon it by way of estrangem
The things that are prohibited during Ihram
The things that are prohibited during Ihram Question: What are the things that the Muhrim must avoid?Answer: The Muhrim must avoid nine prohibited things that the scholars have explained. T
When the Prayer begins during Tawaf
When the Prayer begins during Tawaf Question: What is the ruling if the prayer starts and the Hajj pilgrim or the Umrah pilgrim has not completed Tawaf or Sa'y?Answer: He prays with the peo
Speak Graciously to Your Boss
Speak Graciously to Your Boss Question: Somebody outwardly speaks respectfully to his boss and gives him presents, but inwardly hates doing so and wishes that someone else were in his place. Is this
There Is No Sin Upon You
There Is No Sin Upon You Question: We had birds that we kept in a cage; daily, we would feed them, give them drink, and release them in the morning so they can cool themselves in the air. One day, h
Kiss Hand of Aalim
Is it allowed to kiss the hand of an 'aalim? Some'ulamaa' regard this as sort of respect. Kissing the hand of an 'aalim has a basis in the Sunnah;however, this basis is one of allowab
Sex Change Operations
Sex Change Operations Are sex-change operations allowed, i.e. to change a maninto a woman, and vice-versa? The answer may be deduced from what has already beensaid: "Allaah's handiwork
Buying Alcohol for use as fuel
Buying alcohol for use as fuel In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful. Buying alcohol for use as fuel Question: Is it permissible to buy alcohol (which is an intox
Book 54: General Subjects
General Subjects Section: Asking Permission to Enter Book 54, Number 54.1.1: Malik related to me from Safwan ibn Sulaym from Ata ibn Yasar that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and
Chapter 363: Prohibition of Carrying the Qur'an into the Land of Enemy
Chapter 363Prohibition of Carrying the Qur'an into the Land of Enemy 1794. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade tra
Chapter 268: Prohibition of Maligning
Chapter 268Prohibition of Maligning Allah, the Exalted, says: "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58) 156
Chapter 233: The Obligation of Hajj (Pilgrimage) and its Excellence
Chapter 233The Obligation of Hajj (Pilgrimage) and its Excellence Allah, the Exalted, says: "And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka`bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Alla
Chapter 195: The Excellence of Optional Prayers (Sunnah Mu'akkadah) along with the Obligatory Prayers
Chapter 196Emphasis on Performing two Rak'ah Sunnah before Dawn (Fajr) Prayer 1100. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) never omitted four Rak`ah pr
Chapter 180: The Excellence of Reciting the Qur'an
Chapter 180The Excellence of Reciting the Qur'an 991. Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, "Read the Qur'an, for it will com
Chapter 178: Desirability of Entering the Mosque near one's Home upon returning from a Journey for offering two Rak'ah Prayer
Chapter 178Desirability of Entering the Mosque near one's Home upon returning from a Journey for offering two Rak'ah Prayer 988. Ka`b bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) re
Chapter 73: Good Conduct
Chapter 73Good Conduct Allah, the Exalted, says: "And verily, you (O Muhammad (PBUH)) are on an exalted (standard of) character.'' (68:4) "The Jannah is prepared for those)...
Book 13: Fasting (Kitab Al-Siyam)
Fasting (Kitab Al-Siyam) Book 13, Number 2306: Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: Ibn Abbas explained the following Qur'anic verse: "O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescrib
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Praying Over the People of Bid'ah
Praying Over the People of Bid'ah Question: What is the ruling upon abandoning the (funeral) prayer upon the people of innovation? Answer: If the people of knowledge abandon it by way of estrangement because of their actions, then it is pertinent if their bid'ah did not necessitate takfeer of them; however if their bid'ah was the innovation (that necessitates) unbelief like the innovation of the Khawaarij or the Mu'tazilah or the Jahmiyyah then one should not pray over them. Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz Translated by Abu Maryam Taariq bin 'Alihttp://www.sahab.com/go/showthread.php?s=806897d044b13015a4cabac67abf569c&threadid=467 -
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 42
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 42 Saying: "As Allah Wills and You Will." It is reported on the authority of Qatelah (ra ) that a Jewish man came to the Prophet (saas ) and said to him: "Verily, you (Muslims) commit Shirk, for you say: "As Allah (swt ) Wills and as you will;" and you say: "By the Ka'abah!" And so the Prophet (saas ) ordered whoever wanted to swear, to say: "By the Rabb of the Ka'abah!" and to say: "As Allah (swt ) Wills, then as you will." (Narrated by An-Nasaa`i, who said that it is authentic) Qatelah (ra ) informs us...
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Speak Graciously to Your Boss
Speak Graciously to Your Boss Question: Somebody outwardly speaks respectfully to his boss and gives him presents, but inwardly hates doing so and wishes that someone else were in his place. Is this hypocrisy? Despite his aversion to being subordinate, the boss does happen to be someone of noble character.Answer: In the Name of Allaah and All praise is for Allaah. This person should be sincere in his dealings, sincere in speaking to his boss, and sincere in supplicating for him. But he should desist from giving him presents, as this may in some situations be equivalent to giving a bribe. Nevertheless, he -
Praying Over the People of Bid'ah
Praying Over the People of Bid'ah Question: What is the ruling upon abandoning the (funeral) prayer upon the people of innovation? Answer: If the people of knowledge abandon it by way of estrangement because of their actions, then it is pertinent if their bid'ah did not necessitate takfeer of them; however if their bid'ah was the innovation (that necessitates) unbelief like the innovation of the Khawaarij or the Mu'tazilah or the Jahmiyyah then one should not pray over them. Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz Translated by Abu Maryam Taariq bin 'Alihttp://www.sahab.com/go/showthread.php?s=806897d044b13015a4cabac67abf569c&threadid=467 -
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 42
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 42 Saying: "As Allah Wills and You Will." It is reported on the authority of Qatelah (ra ) that a Jewish man came to the Prophet (saas ) and said to him: "Verily, you (Muslims) commit Shirk, for you say: "As Allah (swt ) Wills and as you will;" and you say: "By the Ka'abah!" And so the Prophet (saas ) ordered whoever wanted to swear, to say: "By the Rabb of the Ka'abah!" and to say: "As Allah (swt ) Wills, then as you will." (Narrated by An-Nasaa`i, who said that it is authentic) Qatelah (ra ) informs us...
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Speak Graciously to Your Boss
Speak Graciously to Your Boss Question: Somebody outwardly speaks respectfully to his boss and gives him presents, but inwardly hates doing so and wishes that someone else were in his place. Is this hypocrisy? Despite his aversion to being subordinate, the boss does happen to be someone of noble character.Answer: In the Name of Allaah and All praise is for Allaah. This person should be sincere in his dealings, sincere in speaking to his boss, and sincere in supplicating for him. But he should desist from giving him presents, as this may in some situations be equivalent to giving a bribe. Nevertheless, he