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
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 &
What do we do When the Scholars Differ?
Question:
Some of the Salafees from Britain asked: "If the Scholars differ in an issue from the issues, how do the general folk act in regard to this
The Different Methods Used in Da'wah is A Blessing
Question:
Some callers increase the awareness of their audience by educating them; others may just remind them of good or stir up their fee
Waiting for the Prayer
Question:
In the masjid some of the brothers come a few minutes before the iqaamah and then stand and wait for the prayer to begin, and they do not perform the tahiyya
Wearing Amulets is Forbidden even if They are from the Qur'aan
Question:
What is the ruling on wearing amulets and placing them on the chest, or under the pillow, bearing in mind that these
This Contains Resemblance of the Rawaafidah (Shee'ah)
Question:
Shaykh Muhammad Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (May Allaah have mercy upon him) was asked about the ruling of removing the socks with ev
Is the Trip from Riyadh to Al-Kharj classified as Travel?
Question:
While travelling between Ar-Riyadh and Al-Kharj, can the Maghrib and Isha prayers be combined, the distance between these
The Difference Between the Wine and Alcohol of this World and That of the Next
Question:
We all know that alcohol is forbidden for us in this world and that it intoxicates and causes confusi
Shortening the Thawb and Letting the Pants Drag
Question:
Some people wear their Thawb short above their ankles but allow their pants to remain long. What is the ruling on that?Answer:
Isba
The Ruling of Putting Copies of the Qur'aan behind the Worshippers
Question:
In some Mosques, copies of the Qur'aan are placed on shelves in between rows, so that some people have to turn th
It is Not Allowed to Seek Blessings Through the Dead.
Question:
In our land a man died. The news of his death came during the day. We saw the elderly women of the land going to his house. He
Wiping the Neck During the Wudhu
Question:
Is it undesirable to wipe the neck during the Wudhu as I have heard that it resembles the Jews?Answer:
Yes, it is not recommended nor is the wipin
The Masjid is not allowed for the menstruating Woman or the sexually impure person
Question:
A woman's flow of menstrual blood began while she was inside the Masjid of the Messenger of Allah
The Remedy for Whispering (of Satan) in the Prayer
Question:
When I begin to pray, I am afflicted by a kind of whispering and thoughts, and sometimes I do not know what I have recited, nor h
THE SALAFEE DA'WA WITH RESPECT TO OTHER JAMAA'AHS
I will say a true word after which no Muslim can argueafter the truth appears to him.
Firstly, the Salafee da'wah is an ascription t
Chapter 264Prohibition of Cursing one Particular Man or Animal
1551. Abu Zaid Thabit bin Ad-Dahhak Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him( (he is one of those who gave their pledg
Chapter 254The Prohibition of Backbiting and the Commandment of Guarding one's Tongue
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And backbite not one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his d
Chapter 214The Superiority of Lailat-ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree)
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Verily, We have sent it (this Qur'an) down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree). And what will make
Chapter 164Superiority of one who is Bereaved of his Infants
952. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Any Muslim who loses three chil
Chapter 136Greeting the Children
862. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that he passed by some children and greeted them. Then he said: "Messenger of Allah (PBUH
Chapter 128Manners of Lying down on one's back and placing one leg upon the Other
820. `Abdullah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I saw Messenger of Allah
Chapter 55Excellence of Leading an Ascetic Life, and Virtues of Simple Life
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Verily, the likeness of (this) worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send down f
Chapter 27Reverence towards the Sanctity of the Muslims
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And whosoever honours the sacred things of Allah, then that is better for him with his Rubb". (22:30)
"And wh
Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah)
Book 27, Number 3732:
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: He who does not accept an invitation which he receives has disobeyed Allah and H
The Book Pertaining to Clothes and Decoration (Kitab Al-Libas wa'l-Zinah)
Chapter 1: THE USE OF GOLD AND SILVER VESSELS IS FORBIDDEN TO MEN AND WOMEN AND IT IS ALSO PROHIBITED TO DRINK IN T
Asking Permission
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 246:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah created Adam in his complete shape and form (directly), sixty cubits (about 30 meters) in height.
Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa)
Volume 4, Book 51, Number 1:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "It is not permissible for any Muslim who has something to will to stay for two nig
Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaala)
Volume 3, Book 37, Number 486:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Procrastination (delay) in paying debts by a wealthy man i
Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa)
Volume 2, Book 17, Number 119:
Narrated 'Abbas bin Tamim's uncle:
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) went out to offer the Istisqa' prayer and turned (and put on) his cloa
