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WHAT DOES ISLAM SAY ABOUT TERRORISM?
Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran,(Allah) God has said:
"(Allah)God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have no
The Virtues of Muharram and Fasting on 'Ashura'
The Virtues of Muharram and Fasting on 'Ashura' Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets and Chief o
How to become a Muslim
How To Become a Muslim ?
Praise be to Allaah.
All praise be to Allah, the lord of the universe. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon Mohammad, His last messenger.
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The Dangers of Smart Phones and Social Networking
Fatawa Shaykh Fawazaan Shaykh Fawzaan on Smart Phones and Social Networks The Dangers of Smart Phones and Social Networking All praises are due to Allah for His favours and
Upon whom is dawah (calling to Allaah) obligatory?
Upon whom is dawah (calling to Allaah) obligatory? Question: Is da'wah (calling) to Allâh obligatory upon every Muslim man and woman, or is it to be left for the Scholars and the stude
Wearing the 'Iqal
Wearing the 'Iqal Question: What is the ruling concerning wearing the 'Iqal[1]? I noticed that Imams and those who say the call to prayer don't wear it.Answer: There is no harm in wearing t
The ruling concerning whoever slaughtered his sacrificial Animal and then left it
The ruling concerning whoever slaughtered his sacrificial Animal and then left it Question: What is the ruling concerning whoever slaughtered the sacrificial animal and then left it? Does that suf
Using Shoes as a Sutrah
Using Shoes as a Sutrah Question: What is the ruling upon using shoes as a sutrah?Answer: There is no problem, except if there is something apparent upon them from impurities or harm, then
"Salaatul-Hajah" and "Salat Hifzul-Qur'an" are not lawful
"Salaatul-Hajah" and "Salat Hifzul-Qur'an" are not lawful Question: I have heard about Salatul-Hajah (The prayer of need) and Salat Hifzul Qur'an (The prayer of Qur'an memorization) - are th
Seeing the Dead
Seeing the Dead Question: Does it signify that one's death is near when one sees dead people in dreams? What should a person do to rid himself of these dreams?Answer: These dreams and other
The Punishment of the Grave
The Punishment of the Grave Question: Does the punishment of the grave affect the spirit or the body?Answer: The punishment of the grave is confirmed in the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His M
Shaking Hands When Entering Upon Those Who Are Sitting
Shaking Hands When Entering Upon Those Who Are Sitting Question: Is there proof from the Book or the Sunnah or action of the Prophet (peace and blessing upon him) for shaking hands when one
The Ruling on Mixing With Women With the Claim of Having a Blameless Intention
The Ruling on Mixing With Women With the Claim of Having a Blameless Intention Question: We have a bad custom, which is the mixing of men with women. The reason is that we work with them in
The ruling of Az-Zakah on Jewellery, Diamonds and precious Stones
The ruling of Az-Zakah on Jewellery, Diamonds and precious Stones Question: I am a married woman and I am almost 30 years old. For approximately 24 years I have had pieces of gold that are n
Being unable to hear the Imam for a portion of the prayer
Being unable to hear the Imam for a portion of the prayer Question: A group of people offered the Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer in the basement of the Masjid (on the ground floor, i.e., the Musall
The ruling on one who prayed the obligatory prayer behind one who was praying a supererogatory prayer
The ruling on one who prayed the obligatory prayer behind one who was praying a supererogatory prayer Question: What is the ruling on the one who prays an obligatory prayer behind one who is
Who will be the guardian for the marriage of the orphan Girl?
Who will be the guardian for the marriage of the orphan Girl? Question: To his Eminence, the Shaikh: Who will take charge of contracting the marriage of a girl whose father has died, in orde
He did not pray Maghrib while the Isha Prayer had already begun
He did not pray Maghrib while the Isha Prayer had already begun Question: I entered the mosque when the Isha prayer had already begun. But before I joined them in the prayer, I remembered th
The Ruling about having shares in companies and banks
In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful. BUYING AND SELLING | Buying The Ruling about having shares in companies and banks Question: What is the ruling ab
The ruling regarding using a credit card
In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful. BUYING AND SELLING | BuyingThe ruling regarding using a credit card Question: There are banks which provide their
Book 48: Dress
Dress Section: Wearing Clothes for Beautification Book 48, Number 48.1.1: Yahya related to me from Malik from Zayd ibn Aslam that Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari said, "We went out with the Mess
Book 8: Prayer in Congregation
Prayer in Congregation Section: The Superiority of Prayer in Congregation over Prayer Done Alone Book 8, Number 8.1.1: Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Abdullah ibn Umar that the
Chapter 210: The Excellence of Friday Prayer
Chapter 210The Excellence of Friday Prayer Allah, the Exalted, says: "Then when the (Jumu`ah) Salat is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Allah (by working), an
Chapter 195: The Excellence of Optional Prayers (Sunnah Mu'akkadah) along with the Obligatory Prayers
Chapter 196Emphasis on Performing two Rak'ah Sunnah before Dawn (Fajr) Prayer 1100. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) never omitted four Rak`ah pr
Chapter 125: Supplication at the time of wearing new Dress or Shoes
Chapter 125Supplication at the time of wearing new Dress or Shoes 813. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: When Messenger of Allah (PBUH) wore a n
Chapter 75: Forgiveness of the Ignorant
Chapter 75Forgiveness of the Ignorant Allah, the Exalted, says: "Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (i.e., don't punish them).'' (7:199) "So
Chapter 39: Rights of Neighbors
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
Chapter 29: Fulfillment of the needs of the Muslims
Chapter 29Fulfillment of the needs of the Muslims Allah, the Exalted, says: "... and do good that you may be successful". (22:77). 244. Ibn `Umar (May Allah bepleased with them) r
Book 25: The Book on General Behaviour (Kitab Al-Adab)
The Book on General Behaviour (Kitab Al-Adab) Chapter 1: FORBIDDANCE IN CALLING ONE (OTHER THAN ALLAH'S APOSTLE) WITH THE KUNYA OF ABU'L-QASIM AND THE FACT PERTAINING TO GOOD NAMES Book 025, Num
Book 20: The Book on Government (Kitab Al-Imara)
The Book on Government (Kitab Al-Imara) INTRODUCTION Islam is a social religion, not in the sense that it is through society alone that religion breathes its sacred spirit in the individuals, but