What are the sources of Islamic legislation? Sharia law Praise be to Allaah. Sharia law Arabic: شريعة) is the body of Islamic law. The term means "way" or "pat
How is Islam similar to Christianity and Judaism? Dialogues Concerning Jesus Christ the Messiah By Shabir Ally The Similarities Jesus is one of the greatest persons ever to have walked th
Who Would Warn Against al-Albanee? By Shaykh AbdulMushin bin Hamad Al-Badr Al-Abbaad Questioner: “What is your advice to the one who speaks ill and warns against Shaykh al-A
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 43 Whoever Curses Time Wrongs Allah Allah (swt ), says: " And they say: "There is nothing but our life in this world: We die and we live and nothing destroys
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 40 Allah's Words: " And Do Not Ascribe Partners to Allah When You Know [the Truth]" " Oh, you people! Worship your Lord, Who created you all and those bef
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 16 The Words of Allah (swt ), Most High: " Verily, you will not guide everyone whom you love, but Allah guides whom He wills and He knows best those who W
Reciting Faatihah as Ruqya Question: Is it established that the one performing ruqya should recite Al-Faatihah seven times, and what is the proof for that?Answer: It has appeared through so
Raising the hands when making supplication for Qunoot Question: Is it prescribed to raise the hands when making the du'aa for qunoot?Answer: As for the raising of the hands, then it has com
Which is Better? Question: When we are reciting the Qur'aan, is it better to read from the Mushaf, or from memory?Answer: As for reciting the Qur'aan outside of the prayer, it is better to
The Ruling on Attacking the enemy by blowing oneself up in a car Question: What is the ruling regarding acts of jihaad by means of suicide, such as attaching explosives to a car and storming
The Ruling on a Woman uncovering her Hands and Feet in Prayer Question: What is the ruling on showing the feet and hands for a woman in prayer, bearing in mind that she is not in front of me
The Ruling Concerning Birth Control. Question: What is the ruling concerning birth control ?Answer: This is a contemporary issue and many people ask about it. In the previous session of the
There is no Zakah on the Wealth of a religous Donation Question: I have a sum of money from some philanthropists (well-doer's)for the purpose of building a Masjid.It has remained with me mor
Is there any Zakah on Diamonds? Question: Is there any Zakah on Diamonds that are used for beautification and wearing?Answer: There is no Zakah on Diamonds that are for beautification and w
Ruling Concerning a Women Cutting her Hair Question: I hope you will help me concerning cutting my hair from the front of it in a certain style wherein the hair sometimes falls down over the
Basmalah quietly in Prayer is Better Question: What is the ruling on Basmalah (reciting Basmillah) aloud when reciting Surah Al-Fatihah and other Surahs in prayer?Answer: Scholars have disa
The Ruling on Delaying the Maghrib Prayer until the Time of Isha Question: I and some of my family go to a neighbouring city which is far away - about fifty kilometres from our city - in ord
Partaking in Christian Festivals Is it allowed to eat the food of Christians in theirfestivals? If not, what is the meaning of the aayah, Thefood of those who were given the Book is lawful fo
Wudhu Over Bandage Is the hadith about wiping over the bandage authentic? Ifnot, what does a person with a bandage do (duringwudoo')? The hadeeth of the bandage is not authentic, as fa
Concerning Khimar Should not the shoulders also be covered by it? Yes, that is the 'khimaar'. It is a wide cover coveringthe head and shoulders. When we say that it covers thechest, then it covers
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
Is it allowed for a Muslim woman to uncover her hair infront of a woman of the People of the Book, e.g. amaidservant? It is not allowed for a Muslim woman to appear in frontof a disbelieving woman, w
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 357Prohibition of Pointing with a Weapon at another Brother in Faith 1783. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None of
Chapter 313Prohibition of having a Hair cut or paring one's nail during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah for one who intends to Sacrifice an Animal 1706. Umm Salamah (May Allah be ple
Chapter 311Undesirability of Entering the Mosque after Eating raw Onion or Garlic 1701. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "He who has eate
Chapter 188Excellence of the Morning (Fajr) and 'Asr Prayers 1047. Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who The observes Al-Bardan (i.e.
Chapter 111Etiquette of Drinking Water 757. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to breathe three times in the course of a drink (he
Chapter 39Rights of Neighbors Allah, the Exalted, says: "Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neighbour wh
Dress Volume 7, Book 72, Number 674: Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar: Allah's Apostle said, 'Allah will not look at the person who drags his garment (behind him) out of conceit.''