Articles
  
 26.07.05
  The Difference between Affilating Oneself to the Book and the Sunnah and Acting Upon Them & The Reality of Salafiyyah - Excerpted from the upcoming 2nd Edition of 'The Sacred Salafee Methodology: An Islaamic Manual of Reform'
By Imaam Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee [d. 1420H]    
As for those whom we have pointed out at the outset of this speech from the Salafiyyeen and other than them from amongst those who adhere to their mode of conduct, and they could be referred to by other than this name, then these ones differ from all of the other Islaamic groups because they hold onto something else.  This something else is: safety from going against the Book and the Sunnah in the name of the Book and the Sunnah.  Indeed, that is due to holding onto what the Companions of the Prophet from the emigrants (muhaajiroon) and the helpers (ansaar) and those who followed them from the taabi’een and the taabi’ taabi’een.  Indeed, they are the generations for whom goodness was witnessed in the authentic hadeeth.  Rather, it is a mutawaatir (concurrent) hadeeth in which the Messenger of Allaah said, “The best of people are my generation, then those who follow them.”
 
   
 21.06.05
  What did the Prophet Do? An Evaluation of the "Islamic Basis" on Female-Led Prayer A response to Nevin Reda's article: What Would the Prophet Do? about Muslim women leading prayers  Researched and Prepared by Ali Yahya  
On March 18, 2005, for perhaps the first time in the history of Islam, a woman delivered a khutbah and led a mixed congregation in Jumu'ah prayers. Although this action was clearly at variance with Islamic teachings and the consensus of the Muslim Ummah, attempts have been made to legitimize it. The most notable of these is a piece by Nevin Reda, available on the Internet. Sadly, Nevin Reda's arguments have convinced a number of Muslims of the admissibility, or even desirability, of such prayers. This essay is a response to those arguments.
 
   
 04.05.05
  How Should One Pay Zakah on the Debts which Other Owe to Him?
Answered by Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen       
[Q]: How should one pay zakah on the debts which others owe him?
 
   
 27.04.05
  Chosen Gems from the Fataawaa of Imaam Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab at-Tameemee   
’The people of knowledge from the salaf have mentioned the various types of actions people can do without being aware of the true meaning of their actions. An example of this would be good deeds that many people do, such as giving charity, maintaining family ties, being kind to people and so forth. Likewise, avoiding the oppression of others, or not speaking ill about them, all of which a person can do sincerely for Allaah’s sake, however without yearning for His reward in the next life. Rather all he hopes for is that Allaah will protect his wealth and his family, or cause it (his wealth) to increase, or make his name be remembered forever and so on.
 
   
 02.03.05
  Various Questions from the Community of Toronto to the Yemenee Students of Knowledge Answered by Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan al-'Adenee
8 Detailed Questions ranging from kuffar schools to the shee'ah.
 
   
 27.02.05
  A Variety of Comprehensive Questions on Modern-Day Issues
Answered by Shaykh Mashhoor Hasan Salmaan   
A selection of questions on salaah, the masaajid, fasting, rights and the scholars.
 
   
 08.01.05
  Selected Questions on Wudhoo'
Answered by Shaykh Mash-hoor Hasan Salmaan
Selected Beneficial Questions concerning Wudhoo'
 
 
   
 02.01.05
  Parables from the Noble Qur'aan on the Falsehood of Shirk
By the Noble Shaykh, Dr. Saalih Ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan 
The mushrik has several deities. He worships many statues and doesn’t know which of them to please. As for the muwahhid however, his parable is that of the one owned entirely by a single person, fully at ease with his wishes and desires.
 
   
 05.12.04
  Points of Benefit that Relate to the Ahaadeeth of the Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) By Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ar-Raajihee   
The four sunan (Aboo Daawood, At-Tirmidhee, An-Nasaa’ee, and Ibn Majah), the musnad of Imaam Ahmad, and the sunan of Ad-Daarimee, all contain ahaadeeth that are saheeh (authentic), hasan (good), and da’eef (weak). For they did not make it a condition for their books to contain only the ahaadeeth that are saheeh as Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim did. Rather, their intent was to gather all the ahaadeeth as they relate to a particular matter. Similarly are those other such the musnad of At-Taylasee and the three ma’ajim of At-Tabaraanee. As for the muwatta of Imaam Maalik, it contains ahaadeeth that are saheeh, hasan, and da’eef
 
   
 02.12.04
  Questions & Answers Concerning the Meat of the Ahlul-Kitaab
Answered by Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen [d. 1421H] 
A series of questions posed by Muslims in the West on the topic of eating the meat of the ahlul-kitaab (people of the book)
 
   
 09.11.04
  Did Hind Eat the Liver of Hamzah in the Film, 'The Message'?
-Portraying the Companions of the Messenger is Mockery and Revilement-
By 'The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawaa' 
A ruling on the film, 'The Message' which depicting the Companions of the Messenger, in addition to falsely claiming that Hind was delivered the Liver of Hamzah.
 
   
 08.09.04
  The Meaning of 'Terrorism' and 'Extremism'
By the Noble Imaam, 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn 'Abdullaah Ibn Baaz [d.1420H]
[Q]: “We often hear about certain terms such as ‘terrorism’ and ‘extremism,’ and anybody and everybody speaks about this (now). Therefore, what is the correct criterion in regards to this - that is, for the meaning of these terms? Or expressed in another way, when does a person become a terrorist or an extremist?”
 
   
 24.08.04
  The Believer's Existence in this World
The 40th Hadeeth of 'Al-Arba'oon an-Nawawiyyah'
Explained by al-‘Allaamah Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen [d. 1421H] 
On the authority of Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallaahu ‘anhumaa) who said, ‘The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) took me by my shoulders and said: ‘Be in this world as if you are a stranger or a wayfarer.’’
 
   
 21.08.04
  Removing Black Spots from One's Face
- Blemish Removal or Changing Allaah's Creation?
Answered by the Noble Shaykh, Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen
[Q]: May Allaah be good to you, the questioner, Nooraa `Abd al-`Azeez from the Eastern Province, says that she is a young girl with small black spots on her face similar to black-seed in size. These spots are many in number, from six to eight different spots. What is the ruling regarding the removal of these spots at a hospital using laser treatment or any other method?
 
   
 19.08.04
  Who is a Greater Scholar: An-Nawawee or Al-Albaanee
- Comparing the Scholars Against Each Other - 
By Shaykh Mash-hoor Hasan Salmaan   
[Q]: Some people say that An-Nawawee is a greater scholar then Al-Albaanee (rahimahumullaah), whereas others say that Al-Albaanee is a greater scholar than An-Nawawee, what is your opinion regarding this? 
 
   
 14.08.04
  A Gift for the Virtuous Young Man
-The Evils and Harms of Masturbation -
By Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Bukhaaree 
An extremely beneficial explanation on the harms of masturbation. Many proofs from the Qur'aan and aahaheeth are brought forth to show that this disease is not natural or permissible. Notes on the mental and physical detriment are mentioned along with the cure.
 
   
 08.08.04
  From the Good Manners of Correcting Mistakes
By Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Bukhaaree 
[Q]: Concerning the position, ‘I don't speak about anyone and I don't want anyone speaking about me.’ This position is made with good intentions and insha'Allaah is intended to avoid fitnah. However, is this statement correct or should we be open to giving and receiving advice, commanding the good, forbidding the evil, saying that which is for us and that which is against us?
 
   
 27.07.04
  Questions on the Masaajid:
Women seeing the Lines of the Salaat and Making the Adhaan Outside
Answered by Shaykh 'Abdullaah Ibn 'Abdur-Raheem al-Bukhaaree

Questions on women seeing the lines of the men and making the adhaan outside of the masjid.
 
   
 17.07.04
  How Should a Sunnee Deal with a Relative who is upon Bid'ah?
Answered by Shaykh 'Ubayd Ibn 'Abdullaah al-Jaabiree 
...If a Salafee has kinship with a person of bid’ah such that that person of bid’ah is a brother, an uncle, or a brother in law of his and whatever resembles this (in the way of family ties); so how should a Salafee deal with him in this circumstance?
 
   
 09.07.04
  Was Ibn Sina from amongst the Scholars of Islaam?
The Verdicts of Adh-Dhahabee, Ibn Hajr, Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibnul-Qayyim and others
A small collection of statements of the salaf against Ibn Sina, a philosopher who made many statements of kufr. Unfortunately, he is considered by some to be from the great scholars of the past. The statements of adh-Dhahabee his contemporaries suggest the opposite.
 

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22.10.05  An Explanation of Sooratul-Humazah (The Scandalmongers)
By Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Haadee al-Madkhaalee    
A beautiful lecture delivered by the noble Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Haadee regarding this important vital topic. The Shaykh discusses the dangers of scandal mongering, backbiting and slander and its evil effects upon the individual, brotherhood, the society and the recompense of it in the Hereafter. The Shaykh begins by mentioning Salafi Publications with good and finishes by discussing the advice that he had written for the callers to Salafiyyah. A beautiful overall admonition.
 
   
 13.02.05  Allaah Gives the Dunyaa to Whomever He Pleases but He Only Gives the Deen to Those Whom He Loves By Aboo Zaynab Tawfeeq Ibn Hosley 
An inspiring khutbah delivered on the day of 'Eed ('Eedul-Adhaa' 1425/2005) in Toronto, Canada. Aboo Zaynab emphasises the reality that Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic, in His infinite Wisdom has tested us with this life, in order to determine who (from mankind) is righteous and pious from those who are wretched and wicked.
 
   
 25.09.04  Questions on Preparing to Go and Study: Hajj or Seeking Knowledge, Which Comes First? Giving Money to a Parent Upon Request Before Leaving?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab al-Bannaa                 
Some beneficial answers to questions for the beginner student of knowledge who wishes to set out upon the path of ilm.
 
   
 23.09.04  Is it Permissible for a Brother to Marry a Righteous Muslim Sister Despite His Father's Disapproval?
Answered by Shaykh, Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab al-Bannaa
Some beneficial answers to questions for the beginner student of knowledge who wishes to set out upon the path of ilm.
 
   
 11.09.04  "And whoever does not rule by what Allaah revealed, then these are the disbelievers." - A Death Sentence for the Muslim Rulers?
By Aboo Khadeejah 'Abdul-Waahid
"There will be leaders who will not be led by my guidance and who will not adopt my ways? There will be among them men who will have the hearts of devils in the bodies of human beings. I said: What should I do Messenger of Allaah, if I (happen) to live in that time? He replied: You will listen to the ameer and carry out his orders; even if your back is flogged and your wealth is snatched, you should listen and obey."
 
   
 01.09.04  Clinging to the Deen in Times of Fitnah
By al-'Allaamah 'Ubayd Ibn 'Abdullaah al-Jaabiree
A grand reminder from one of the scholars of al-Madeenah, to cling firmly to the ahlus-sunnah in these times of fitnah. It has been narrated on the authority of Hudhayfah Ibnul-Yaman who said: People used to ask the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about the good times, but I used to ask him about bad times fearing lest they overtake me. I said: Messenger of Allaah, we were in the midst of ignorance and evil, and then Allaah brought us this good (time through Islam). Is there any bad time after this good one? He said: Yes. I asked: Will there be a good time again after that bad time? He said: Yes, but therein will be a hidden evil. I asked: What will be the evil hidden therein? He said: (That time will witness the rise of) the people who will adopt ways other than mine and seek guidance other than mine. You will know good points as well as bad points. I asked: Will there be a bad time after this good one? He said: Yes. (A time will come) when there will be people standing and inviting at the gates of Hell. Whosoever responds to their call they will throw them into the fire. I said: Messenger of Allaah, describe them for us. He said: All right. They will be a people having the same complexion as ours and speaking our language. I said: Messenger of Allaah, what do you suggest if I happen to live in that time? He said: You should stick to the main body of the Muslims and their leader. I said: If they have no (such thing as the) main body and have no leader? He said: Separate yourself from all these factions, though you may have to eat the roots of trees (in a jungle) until death comes to you and you are in this state.
 
   
 19.08.04  The Ruling Upon a Rented Building Being a Masjid and Praying Tahiyatul-Masjid In It
By al-'Allaaamah Muhammad Ibn 'Abdul-Wahhaab al-Bannaa   
[Q]: Here in the West, we live in cities where there are no salafee masaajid. Al-hamdulilah, the salafee brothers are gathered there to use a facility as a masjid, some of them have lease terms for many years. In the masjid, the salawaat (prayers) are established five times a day, salaatul-jumu'ah and a designated Imaam (is present). Unfortunately, some of our brothers say that this facility is not considered a masjid because the building is not owned by the Muslims, and as such, they do not make tahiyatul-masjid (the two-unit prayer of greeting the masjid) and they pray the jumu'ah prayers with others who are not salafees (since they don't consider this building to be a masjid).
 
   
 16.08.04  The Ruling Upon a Rented Building Being A Masjid
By al-'Allaamah 'Ubayd Ibn 'Abdullaah al-Jaabiree
[Q]: (O noble scholar) Allaah has blessed us with a centre which our brothers (community) have rented. All praise is for Allaah, it is the first salafee centre in which the five daily prayers and the jumu'ah are established. However, some salafee brothers said that it is not considered to be a masjid since we, the community do not own the building. Based on this, they stopped praying jumu'ah with us.
 
   
 08.07.04  The Diseases of the Heart
By Aboo Uways 'Abdullaah Ahmad 'Alee
A large focus of the lecture is on being just, having 'justice' in one's affairs. Not being deceitful and treacherous with the people.
 
   
 18.04.04  The 2nd Jama'aah: Halaal or Haraam?
By Abul-Hasan Maalik Aadam al-Akhdar                 
A clarification regarding the sometimes controversial, sometimes misunderstood topic of the ‘2nd Jama’aah’. Abul-Hasan Maalik Aadaam discusses some of the proofs and evidences in favour of the permissibility of making the 2nd jama’aah. Our brother draws upon some of the writings of the 'ulamaa who bring examples from the sahaabah and the salaf to support the permissibility of the act.
 
   
 07.04.04  Advice to the Muslimaat
By Aboo Khadeejah 'Abdul-Waahid    
A reminder to the Muslimaat (Muslim women) concerning their honourable role in society. The role of the Muslim woman is a role of guidance and nurturing, raising children upon the Sunnah, producing a generation of young men and women who know their religion and practise it. An important speech in light of the image of oppression and ‘backwardness’ cast by the Western Media.
 
   
 28.03.04  The Biography of al-'Allaamah Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee [d. 1417H]
By Aboo Uways 'Abdullaah Ahmad 'Alee     
Upon the death of the Shaykh, Shaykh Ibn Baaz wrote of him: "He was known to me for his sound knowledge and correct 'aqeedah and his activeness in the field of da'wah to Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and warning against the innovations and deviation. May Allaah forgive him and grant him an abode in Paradise and make noble his offspring and join us all in His Noble House (Paradise). Indeed, He is the All-Hearing and Near (with His Knowledge)." (9/1/1418 A.H.)
 
   
 17.03.04  An Explanation of 'al-Khutbatul-Haajah'
By al-'Allaamah Saalih Ibn Sa'd as-Suhaymee  
An explanation of the opening sermon that the Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would begin his speeches with.
 
   
 10.03.04  What is 'ad-da'watus-salafiyyah'?
By al-Allaamah Ahmad Ibn Yahyaa an-Najmee
A short lecture explaining the essence of ad-da’watus-salafiyyah (The da’wah of the Righteous Predecessors) and the ideals which it is built upon. The Muftee of Jaazaan, Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee states, “It is called ad-da’watus-Salafiyyah because it aids the methodology of the Salaf.
 
   
 02.03.04  Questions from the West (Feb. 2004)
Answered by al-'Allaamah 'Ubayd Ibn 'Abdullaah al-Jaabiree           
Two Q&A sessions conducted with one of the scholars of al-Madeenah, Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree. The sessions were conducted on the 7th and 14th of February 2004 and the questions were compiled from across the Western World. A beneficial sitting covering many comprehensive and sometimes complicated issues.
 
   
 22.02.04  How to Obtain Marital Bliss
By Aboo 'Abdullaah Hasan as-Sumaalee            
The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "O young men, those among you who can support a wife should marry, for it restrains the eyes from casting (evil glances), and preserves one from immorality..." A summarisation of a tape entitled, ‘Marital Bliss according to the Qur’aan and the Sunnah’ by al-‘Allaamah ‘Ubayd Ibn 'Abdullaah al-Jaabiree.
 
   
 07.02.04  A Talk to Children: Who is Allaah and Why do We Worship Him?
By Aboo Khadeejah 'Abdul-Waahid
A pivotal lecture for parents, youngster, teachers and students, over-viewing the purpose of creation and the path of true Islaam. A unique and important lecture given to an audience of young Muslims. Aboo Khadeejah 'Abdul-Waahid begins by explaining the blessing of Islaam upon the Muslim, the bounties of Allaah's mercy, and why we owe Allaah our thanks. Later, many examples are brought to exemplify the disaster of shirk and the punishment that awaits in the hereafter, as well as a brief description of the Paradise. We recommend this lecture to all parents and teachers, one of the few lectures that can be played to younger Muslims and understood well insha'Allaah.
 
   
 20.01.04  Jihaad: The Misconceptions Cleared
By Aboo Uways 'Abdullaah Ahmad 'Alee
An excellent admonition repelling the shubuhaat (doubts) that are widespread amongst the average Muslim in relation to 'Jihaad'.