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 rel
DAWOOD KINNEY, EX-CATHOLIC, USA
As far back as I can remember as a child, I was always astounded by this universe in which we live; how everything works perfectly. I used to lie outsi
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The Pillars of Faith
Chapter 1: The Belief in Allah
1 – Belief In Allah’s Existence Allah’s existence is affirmed through Fitrah (the innate purity that Allah crea
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 FIRST KHUTBAH DELIVERED BY SHAYKH IBN AL-‘UTHAYMEEN
The Religion is An-Naseehah
Friday 15 Rajab 1376 H/Feb. 15 1957 C.E. Age 29
All the praise is for Allaah Who has instituted legislation
The weakness of the hadeeth about placing the hands below the navel.
from Irwaa' al-Ghaleel (353) & Ahkaam al-Janaa'iz ( p. 118), by Shaykh al-AlbaaniAbu Daawood (756), Daaraqutni
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 41
What Has Been Said Concerning One Who is Not Satisfied With an Oath Sworn in Allah's Name
It is reported on the authority of Ibn `Umar (ra ) that the M
What has Been Said About An-Nushrah 1
It is reported on the authority of Jabir (ra ) that Allah's Messenger (saas ) was asked about an-nushrah and he said:
"It is one of the works of
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 21
What Has Been Said Concerning Those of This Ummah, Who Worship Idols
Allah (swt ) says:
" Do you not see those who were given a portion of the Book? T
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 6
What Has Been Said About the Use of Ar-Ruqi 1 and At-Tamaa`im 2
It is authentically reported on the authority of Abu Basheer Al- Ansari (ra ) tha
The Difference Between a Scholar and a Da'ee (caller)
Question:
What is the difference between a Scholar and a dâ'î?Answer:
"The difference between the Scholar and the dâ'
Proof of The Jinn Entering a Person's Body
Question:
Is there any proof that supports the claim that jinn can possess human beings?Answer:
Yes, there is proof in the Book and the Sunnah tha
Translation of the Qur'aan
Question:
Is it permissible to translate the Qur'aan, for example, into English, French or Hebrew?Answer:
To translate the Qur'aan into another language is an imp
Audio Cassettes Are Not Like Paper
Question:
Is it permissible to throw audio cassettes into the garbage which contain recordings of the Qur'aan or of sayings of the Prophet sallAllaahu `ala
Praying behind one that is not proficient in reciting the qur'aan
Question:
Is it correct (to say) that if the salaat is lead by one who is not proficient in reciting the qur'aan, in the pre
What should the fasting person do and what is obligatory upon him
Question:
What should the fasting person do and what is obligatory upon him?Answer:
The fasting person should increase in t
Sperm is Pure
Question:
I had sex with my wife, then I got up and made Ghusl and prayed the Fajr prayer. Is it permissible for me to return to sleep on the same mattress on which I had sex w
Whatever the Latecomer caught of the Prayer with the Imam is the Beginning of his Prayer
Question:
If a man began to pray with the Imam, but he missed two of a four-Rakah prayer, should he m
The Woman assumes Ihram in any Clothing the she wishes
Question:
Is it permissible for a woman to assume Ihram in any clothing that she wishes?Answer:
Yes, she may assume Ihram in whatever
This is a Form of Cheating and Deceit
Question:
I am an employee in a government service. I was given special papers for a medical examination. Other then the eye test, I went through all of
Chapter 331Prohibition of Describing the Charms of a Woman to a man without a valid reason approved by the Shari'ah
1742. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Mes
Chapter 200Sunnah of the 'Asr Prayer
1119. `Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Prophet (PBUH) used to perform four Rak`ah before the `Asr prayer, separat
Chapter 172Desirability of Supplications during the Journey
980. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Three supplicati
Chapter 156Excellence of Participation in Funeral Prayers in Large Numbers and Formation of Three Rows or More
932. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenge
Chapter 115Excellence of Cupbearer drinking Last
773. Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who serves others with drinki
Knowledge (Kitab Al-Ilm)
Book 25, Number 3634:
Narrated AbudDarda':
Kathir ibn Qays said: I was sitting with AbudDarda' in the mosque of Damascus.
A man came to him and said: AbudDarda, I have
Wills (Kitab Al-Wasaya)
Book 17, Number 2860:
Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: A man giving a dirham as sadaqah (charity) during his life is better than giving
Marriage (Kitab Al-Nikah)
Book 11, Number 2044:
Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:
A man came to the Prophet (peace_be_upon_him), and said: My wife does not prevent the hand of a man who touches her.
Peacemaking
Volume 3, Book 49, Number 855:
Narrated Sahl bin Sad:
There was a dispute amongst the people of the tribe of Bani 'Amr bin 'Auf. The Prophet went to them along with some of his comp
