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Various Scholars
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Since 2014-01-07
Top Ten Excuses Of Muslim Women Who Don't Wear Hijaab
By Huwayda Isma'eel
(Rendered into English from Al-Bayaan Magazine)
Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think, my sister - starting now.
All praise is due to Allah ta'aala ...
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Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-07
Who says Islam prohibits adoption?
Why does Islam prohibit adoption? Adoption is a good thing. It provides a home, a set of parents, and a loving family to children who otherwise would grow up without such blessings. Why does Islam prohibit children who have no one from belonging to a family?
Answered by The Fatwa Department Research Committee - chaired by Sheikh `Abd al-Wahhâb al-Turayrî
The question of adoption in Islam is one that is very often misunderstood.
Islam does not prohibit adoption. Rather, Islam provides teachings to allow adoption while, at the ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-07
Colorful clothing for women
Can you tell me the ruling on women wearing a red or yellow `abâyah? Does she have to wear black?
Answer from Sheikh Riyâd al-Musaymîrî, professor at al-Imâm University in Riyadh
There are no restrictions in Islamic Law regarding the colors and patterns of women’s clothing. A woman should only avoid colors that are unusual or bizarre and that consequently ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
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Since 2014-01-07
Believe It or Not: You were Born Muslim!
Reverts to Islam testify that this inner inclination to search for the Truth, to know and follow it is a major factor in their adopting the faith. It is interesting to see some of the reasons cited by reverts for adopting Islam. ... more
Various Scholars
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Since 2014-01-07
If there is any good in your heart…
“…If Allah knows any good in your hearts, He will give you something better than what has been taken from you, and He will forgive you, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [al-Anfal: 70] ... more
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-07
Divorcing a woman during her menses
Is it permissible to issue a pronouncement of divorce on a woman during her menses? Is such a divorce valid?
Sheikh `Abd al-Wahhâb al-Turayrî, former professor at al-Imâm University in Riyadh
It is an act of disobedience and an unlawful innovation for a man to divorce a woman during her menses. Such an act is in direct contradiction to the Prophet’s teachings. The Prophet ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-07
Unbelievers and their fate in the afterlife
Are Christian and Jewish lay people the same as their clergy and religious scholars? Are they also unbelievers, even though they are People of the Book and do not have the knowledge that their religious leaders have? Are they condemned to Hell for their not believing in Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Answer from Sheikh Khâlid al-Sayf, professor at al-Imâm University
Ever since Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent with the Message, all people who do not believe that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is God's Messenger to all humanity are classified as unbelievers with ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
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Since 2014-01-07
If God Exists, Why Does Poverty?
“Poverty is not an accident, like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.” ... more
Various Scholars
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Since 2014-01-07
Moral Vaccination
We are not only bodies but we have souls, and morality. There are moral illnesses and they are contagious. We need a moral vaccination to immunize the souls to be able to resist these moral illnesses. ... more
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-07
Judge can nullify marriage in a case where the husband refuses to comply
If a woman wants a khul` separation because of her husband’s neglect and bad treatment, and he refuses to grant her request, can the judge force him to grant her a khul`?
Sheikh Hânî al-Jubayr, judge at the Jeddah Supreme Court
A khul` separation takes place by agreement between the husband and the wife. However, if a woman’s life with her husband becomes unbearable for some reason and her husband refuses to divorce her willingly or accept a ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
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Since 2014-01-07
The Celebrity Scholar Complex
But not only is it detrimental to our religion, it is completely contradictory to the teachings of Islam. ... more
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-06
Keeping cats as pets
Al-Salâm `Alaykum. Can a Muslim keep a cat as a pet?
Al-Salâm `Alaykum wa Rahmah Allah wa Barakâtuh.
It is permissible to keep a cat as a pet. The Prophet (peace be upon him) described cats in the following matter: “They are among those male and female creatures who live in our attendance.” [Sunan Abî ... Continue Reading
