F.A.Q
? What is Islam?
Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religio
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
The Prophet's Prayer (SAWS)
Introduction
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In the Name of Allaah, the Merciful, the Bestower of MercyIntroduction
Praise be to Allaah, who mad
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 49
Allah's Words: " The Most Beautiful Names Are For Allah, So Call on Him by Them"
Allah, Most High says:
" The most beautiful Names are for Alla
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 11
Seeking Refuge in Other Than Allah (swt ) is Shirk
Allah (swt ), says:
" And there were persons among mankind who took shelter with persons among the
Congratulations with the statement Mabruk
Question:
What is the ruling on congratulating someone with the work Mabruk, as it is said that it is taken from the word Baruk meaning the kneeling
Ruling regarding the one who becomes angry when an affliction befalls him
Question:
What is the ruling regarding the one who becomes angry when an affliction befalls him?Answer:
People are
Clapping One's Hands and Whistling Question:
What is the ruling on people whistling and clapping their hands in parties? Answer: This practice appears to be taken from non-Muslims; therefore
The Ruling on Dragging the Garments without Conceit
Question:
Is dragging the garments without conceit unlawful or not?Answer:
Dragging the garments is unlawful for men regardless of whethe
Holding the Mushaf Whilst Following The Imaam
Question:
Is it permissible for the one who follows the Imaam in the Taraweeh prayer specificly, to hold the Mushaf (in his hands) in order to f
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
The Ruling on Masturbation
Question:
What is the ruling on Masturbation?Answer:
It is incumbent upon every Muslim to avoid masturbation, because practicing it is in contradiction to the Wor
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
The Greatest Jihad
Question:
Is Jihad in the way of Allah the same level regardless of whether it is with one's life, wealth , or supplication , even if somebody is cabable of the type that
The Ruling on selling Gold Watches to Men and likewise Rings and Pens
Question:
Is it permissible to sell watches that have gold on them to men? Likewise, what is the ruling on selling rings
Passing directly in Front of a Worshipper in Prayer
Question:
Is it permissible to pass directly in front of a worshipper in prayer in the mosque?Answer:
It is forbidden to pass directly in
Collecting Pictures as a Memento
Question:
Is it permissible to collect pictures for persevering memories or not?Answer:
It is not allowed for any Muslim, male or female, to collect photos,
Prayer behind an Imam Who is not Good in Recitation
Question:
What is the opinion of His Excellency, the Shaikh, regarding an Imam who is not good in Quranic recitation? Is prayer behind him
Ruling on How to Deal with a Troublesome Husband
Question:
Even though my husband - may Allaah forgive him - is a person of good character and fears Allaah, yet he does not treat me with kindness. H
The Ruling on Marrying a Jewish or Christian Woman
Question:
Does Islam permit marriage to a Jewish or Christian woman when a Muslim man lives in a Christian country and needs someone to hel
Chapter 369Expiation for the violation of Commandments of Allah
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And if an evil whisper from Shaitan (Satan) tries to turn you away (O Muhammad (PBUH)) (fro
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 228The Desirability of Fasting six Days in the Month of Shawwal
1254. Abu Ayyub (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who obse
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 177Supplication at the time of returning Home and on seeing one's Hometown
987. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We returned with the Prophet (PBUH) from a
Chapter 176Desirability of returning Home by Day
985. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When one of you stays away (from h
Chapter 158Haste in Burial
941. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Prophet (PBUH) saying, "Hurry up with the dead body (for its burial), for if it is
Chapter 81Undesirability of Aspiring for Office
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"That home of the Hereafter (i.e., Jannah), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pr
Food, Meals
Volume 7, Book 65, Number 286:
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari:
The Prophet said, "Give food to the hungry, pay a visit to the sick and release (set free) the one in captivity (by payi
Prostration During Recital of Qur'an
Volume 2, Book 19, Number 173:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Masud :
The Prophet recited Suratan-Najm (103) at Mecca and prostrated while reciting it and those who
