Ruling on zakaat al-fitr and how much is to be paid
Q:
Is the hadeeth "The fast of Ramadaan will not be taken up [to
Allaah] until zakaat al-fitr is paid" saheeh?
If the fasting Muslim is in need and does not possess the threshold
(nisaab) of zakaah, is he obliged to pay zakaat al-fitr because of
the soundness of this hadeeth or other saheeh ...
Extravagant Sufism 2/3
Their belief in the Fire and Paradise: It is unbecoming of the Sufis to seek Paradise, as this is a sign of weak Imaan (Faith), so they claim!;ABakr Al-Kalabathi said in his book, At-Ta'arruf li Mathahib Ahl At-Tasawwuf (Gaining Knowledge in the Schools ...
The Shahadah: Confession of Faith in Islam
The Shahadah: the first Pillar of
Islam (Declaration of the Islamic Faith):
However, the most
important and fundamental principle of truth in Islam and all
religions is the First Pillar of Islam as embodied in the Belief
and Confession of Islam. This needs further clarification as ...
Ruling on celebrating the middle of Sha'baan
Praise be to Allaah Who has perfected our religion for us, and
has completed His Favour upon us. And blessings and peace be upon
His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad, the Prophet of repentance and
mercy.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meanings):
{This day, I have perfected your
religion for ...
Creationism, Evolution, Intelligent Design or Islam?
Creationism, natural selection, intelligent design, the theory of evolution. Thinking about the creation of the world, the universe, and humankind can be confusing. There are theories, opinions, and beliefs. The creation of the universe was a random act, humankind evolved from apes, living ...
Continue ReadingRuling on the Husseiniyahs of the Raafidis [shia]
Question:
What is the ruling on the Husseiniyahs of the Raafidis and the things that are done there such as slapping and scratching the cheeks, wailing, rending one's garments and beating ...
The Story of Prophet Job
Information about the various prophets sent by God to humankind can be found throughout the 114 chapters of Quran. The information is presented in a variety of ways. From a few short verses, to the long narrative concerning Prophet Joseph, that takes an entire chapter. Additionally, almost ...
Continue ReadingWho are the saved group?
Q: Please clarify how to differentiate between the groups that claim they are following the right path. We know that Ahlul Sunnah wal jama'ah is the group that follows the straight path. But there are many Muslims do not know the ruling on the other groups, which started to be widely spread ...
Continue ReadingPolytheism in Supplication
Shirk ad-Du'aa
(Polytheism in Supplication)
Muhammad Saalih
al-Munajjid
Question: Ya sheikh, I have question regarding the tawasul, I was
telling someone that seeking tawasul at graves and asking the
person who died to make dua to Allah it's wrong, he told me what is
wrong with if I asked ...
Sara Bokker, Former Actress and Model, USA
I am an American woman who was born in the midst of America's "Heartland". I grew up, just like any other girl, being fixated with the glamour of life in "the big city". Eventually, I moved to Florida and on to South Beach of Miami, a hotspot for those seeking the "glamorous life". Naturally, I ...
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Prayer
Q: What is the Importance of Prayer?
A: Praise be to Allaah.
The importance of the prayer in Islam cannot be understated. It is
the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet (peace be upon him)
mentioned after mentioning the testimony of faith, by which one
becomes a Muslim. It was made ...
Ahmadiyyah (part 2 of 3): Blasphemous Qadiyani Beliefs
Description: Some principles of Ahmadiyyah,
their view on the finality of the Message of God, the Quran,
Prophet Muhammad and Jihad.
By Abdurrahman Murad (© 2008
IslamReligion.com)
Finality of the Message of
God
Mirza Ghulam Ahmed claimed to be a true 'Muslim' in some of his
works and ...
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