Indeed there is no excellence for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over on Arab, nor for a white person over a black one, nor for a black person over a white one, except through taqwá (piety and obedience to Allāh)
Related by Aḥmad No. 5/411
Compatability is Only Based Upon Religion and Piety
From the evil and reprehensible matters is that some who claim to be from the tribe of Hāshim (i.e. claim to be a Sayyid; someone related to the Prophet’s (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) family) say that there is no kafāʿah (marriage compatibility) between them and someone from outside of thei…
If someone has missed some of the days of Ramaḍān, he should fast them first, then fast six days of Shawwāl, because he cannot follow the fast of Ramaḍān with six days of Shawwāl unless he has completed his Ramaḍān fast.
The Standing Committee of Major Scholars
Do the fasts have to be done immediately after Ramaḍān?
[Q]: ‘Should fasting the six days be done immediately after Ramaḍān, following the day of ’Eed or is it permissible to do it a few days after ’Eed in the month of Shawwāl or not?’
[A]: ‘‘These days do not have to be fasted immediately…
This is a more complete form of covering the ʿawrah. Likewise, prayer in an ʿizār (a loose lower garment) is more preferable than prayer in a pair of trousers without a long short – since the ʿizār is far better in covering the ʿawrah than a pair of trousers.
Al-ʿAllāmah ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn BāzSometimes whilst praying – especially during rukūʿ (bowing) and sujūd (prostration) – part of the ʿawrah (private parts) of person becomes exposed due to his wearing trousers. So what is the ruling of wearing trousers while praying?
Answer
“If a man’s trousers cover what is between his knee…
The eye sheds tears and the heart grieves, yet we do not say anything except what is pleasing to our Lord.
Related by al-Bukhārī[Q]:I am ill and I sometimes cry because of what happens to me after my illness. Is this considered an action which opposes Allāh and of not being pleased with what He has decreed? I do not do this action willfully. Likewise, does that ruling also include talking to my relatives about my illness?
[A]: “There is no harm in crying, if it is simply tears coming from the eyes, without wailing. This is based upon the statement of the Prophet (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-salla…
As for the person who says that the cause for such affliction is due to being firm and steadfast upon the Religion – then such a person is ignorant.
Al -ʿAllāmah ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl al-Shaykh[Q]: There was a person in our city who was very firm in practicing the Religion, and was later afflicted with an illness. Some of the people started saying to him that the cause of him being afflicted with this illness is because of his adhering to the Religion. Being affected with this type of talk, the person then shaved off his beard and he neglected his Prayers. So is it permissible to say that th…
From Amongst the Questions:
Is it Permissible to shave my beard in this time of Fitnah?
Can we show our support for America by buying flags?
Isn’t Suicide Forbidden, I ask because many Muslims see this as a source of victory?
Is it permissible to pray in my car for fear of being attacked?
Many Masājid have been attacked, My parents are asking me to pray at home, what should I do?
Many Masājid in my area (California) have candle-light vigils, what is the correct way to show concern for what happened?
Is it permissible to make Duʿāʾ for those who were killed?
What can Musli…
A tele-link with the noble Scholar from the brothers in Birmingham pertaining to many issues that concern all Muslims living here in the West. Most notably, the Shaykh gives advice concerning women’s issues, the grave-worshipping Ṣūfīs and the eating of the meat of Ahl al-Kitāb.
The Questions:
[Q1]: O Shaykh, you mentioned in a previous lecture that a person should benefit by seeking knowledge from the Scholars of ahl al-sunnah wal-jamāʿah, the other way is that he benefits from books, so what are the books that you advise the beginner to study?
[Q2]: We do not have scholars in this country (America), if a student speaks Arabic well and receives the tapes of the Scholars and studies them, is this to be equated with the one who sits at the feet of the Scholars?
[Q3]: What is our position towards those books (from ahl al-sunnah) which have b…
Allāh has indeed praised the ṣaḥābahs and manifested their elevated status. Hence, by depicting the life of any of them, either by means of theatrical plays or cinematic acting, negates this honour that Allāh has bestowed upon them.
The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatāwā
Narrated by Jābir ibn ʿAbdullāh,
The Messenger ﷺ said on the day of the battle of Uhud, “Who saw the killing of Ḥamzah?” So a man who was by himself said, “I saw his killing.” He said, “Let’s go and show him to us.” So the Messenger ﷺ walked until he saw Ḥamzah and stopped; his stomach was gouged and he was…
