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
Kitaab At-Tawheed, Chapter: 34 What Has Been Said About Ar-Riyaa` Allah (swt ), says: " Say: "I am but a man like you, [but] it has been revealed to me that your God is One God: So
On the claim that the Islamic world carries the flag of secularism. Question: Some people say that the Islamic world, from its length and breadth, carries the flags and banners of secularism
Do the Book and the Sunnah allow multiple groups and parties? Question: Are there any texts from the Book of Allaah or the Sunnah of His Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam which contain a
Prayer in a Night Thobe Question: What is the ruling regarding coming to the masjid in a night thobe?Answer: There is nothing wrong with prayer in a night thobe if it is clean, whether one
Are the Prophets also Messengers? Question: Are the Prophets mentioned in the saying of Allaah, the Most High: "Verily, We have inspired you (O Muhammad (صلى ال
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 using perfume during the days of Ramadhan Question: What is the ruling for the fasting person on using perfumed scents during the days of Ramadhan?Answer: There is no problem
Intention to Break the Fast, Nullify the Fast? Question: Does a firm intention to break the fast, without eating or drinking cause the fasting person to break his fast?Answer: It is well kn
Infertility is of Two Types Question: What is your Eminence opinion regarding one who says: Infertility may be cured, when Allah says: and He renders barren whom He wills.[1] May Allah rewar
Delayed Payment in selling Gold Question: What is the ruling on whoever buys some gold and he still has a balance to pay on its price and he says,''I will bring it to you when I am able.''?A
How To Recite The Quran Question: Is it permissible for a woman to read the Quran silently? Or must she recite it out loud and slowly?Answer: Reciting the Quran slowly is not compulsory, ne
Removing Hair From Armpits And Pubic Region Question: What is the ruling for removing the hair from the armpits and the pubic region?Answer: Removing the hair from the armpits and the pubic
Women and the Seeking of Knowledge. Question: The Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi-wasallam) used to set a special day for teaching the matters of religion to the women. He also used to permit
The Ruling Concerning Celebrating Birthdays. Question: What is the ruling concerning celebrating birthdays?Answer: Celebrating birthdays has no source whatsoever in the pure shariah. In fac
A Permissible Transaction Question: I have some old jewelry and I went to sell it at the market. I presented it to one of the merchants who took it and gave me other jewelry in place of it w
The ruling on the two Rak'ahs of Tawaf and where they are to be prayed Question: Are the two Rak'ahs of Tawaf behind the standing place of Ibrahim obligatory for every Tawaf, and what is the
Seeking Treatment from Witchcraft and Ignorant People is not allowed Question: When a person suffers epilepsy, he goes to some Arab healers, who communicate with Jinn, and make weird movemen
Forgetfulness in Prayer Section: What to Do if One Forgets in Prayer Book 4, Number 4.1.1: Yahya related to me from Malik from Ibn Shihab from Abu Salama ibn Abdar-Rahman ibn Awf from Abu Hur
Chapter 306Prohibition of Keeping a Dog except as a Watchdog or Hunting Dog 1688. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who keeps a dog
Chapter 271Prohibition of Spying on Muslims and to be Inquisitive about Others Allah, the Exalted, says: "And spy not.'' (49:12) "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, b
Chapter 260Condemnation and Prohibition of Falsehood Allah, the Exalted, says: "And follow not (O man, i.e., say not or do not or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge.'' (17:36)
Chapter 211The Desirability of Prostrating out of Gratitude 1159. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We left Makkah with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) for Al-Madinah,
Chapter 197Briefness to be Adopted in Performing the two Rak'ah Sunnah before Fajr Prayer, their time and the Surah to recite in them 1104. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) report
Chapter 167The Desirability of undertaking a Journey in a Group and appointing a Leader 958. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) sa
Chapter 139Excellence of Greeting on Arrival and Departure 869. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When one of you arriv
Chapter 58Permissibility of Assistance without Greed 538. Salim, son of Abdullah bin `Umar, from his father Abdullah; from `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of A
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
Supporting the Family Volume 7, Book 64, Number 263: Narrated Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari: The Prophet said, "When a Muslim spends something on his family intending to receive Allah's reward it is reg
Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar) Volume 5, Book 58, Number 120: Narrated Ghailan bin Jarir: I asked Anas, "Tell me about the name 'Al-Ansar.; Did you call yourselves by it or did Allah