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Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-09
Allah and the pronoun 'He'
Why is Allah always reffered as 'He'? I ask this because my teacher in class raised this issue.
The Fatwa Department Research Committee - chaired by Sheikh `Abd al-Wahhâb al-Turayrî Allah says: “He created the pairs, male and female.” [Sûrah al-Najm: 45]Allah is the Creator of both sexes. We do not attribute being male or being female to Allah. We only ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-09
Sobbing and weeping while reciting the Quran
It has become common, of late, for people to recite the Qur'ân in a style that comprises a lot of affected weeping. Their recitation loses its sweetness as a consequence. It is closer to wailing than to a recitation. What do Islamic teachings say about this approach to reciting the Qur'ân?
Sheikh `Abd al-Rahmân al-Barrâk The recitation of the Qur'ân is one of the best means of seeking nearness to Allah. It is an act of worship and devotion, and there are certain manners and etiquettes associated with it.One of these etiquettes is to recite the ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-09
Seeking refuge from Satan when reciting the Quran
Is it necessary for someone to seek refuge from Satan before reading every chapter of the Qur’ân if he is reading more than one chapter in one sitting?
Sheikh `Umar al-Muqbil, professor at al-Imâm University
You do not have to seek refuge from Satan upon arriving at each new chapter in your reading. You should say it when you begin reading.
Allah says: “When thou dost read the Qur’ân, seek Allah’s protection ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2014-01-09
Advice for the New Mother
The coming of a first new baby is a time of excitement and every Muslim mother-to-be eagerly awaits the arrival of this special gift. There are many things Muslim women can do to make this time as smooth as possible and increase their Eamaan. ... more
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-09
The meaning of al-Rahman & al-Rahim
What is the difference in meaning between Allah's names al-Rahman and al-Rahim?
Sheikh Salman al-Oadah
The name al-Rahmân, like the name Allah, is used only for Allah. No one else may be called by this name. Allah and al-Rahmân are His exclusive names. This is why Allah says: “Call upon Allah or call upon al-Rahmân; by whichever name you ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-09
Virginity and bleeding
What should a husband do if he discovers on the wedding night that his wife is not a virgin because she did not bleed?
Sheikh Salman al-Oadah
Failure to bleed on the first night is not a sign of loss of virginity, nor is it recognized as such in Islamic Law.
There are numerous reasons why a woman might not bleed. A percentage of women do not bleed at all. Some women bleed ever so slightly that it avoids ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2014-01-09
Nurturing Marital Love
Marital love requires extraordinary effort from both parties if it is to last and remain vital. The real problem lies in three things. ... more
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2014-01-09
Neglecting the Prayer
Then there succeeded them a generation which neglected prayers and followed lusts. They will meet with destruction (Ghayy), excepting the one who repents and believes and acts righteously. (Quran 19:59-60) ... more
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-09
Speaking to 'spirits'
I would like to ask you about my friends who claim they can call spirits. Is it possibly true? If it is, what is really going on?
Sheikh Rashîd al-Hasan, professor at King Khâlid University
If they are speaking the truth, then they are communicating with Jinn and invoking them. This is what practitioners of magic do. They rely on Jinn to fulfill their needs and to bring benefit or harm to others. In ... Continue Reading
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Articles
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Ashura (10th of Muharram): A Day of Joy or Grief?
In this short article, I hope to dispel some of the myths surrounding this day and explain the position of Ahl as-Sunnah with regards to the above two practices. ... more
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-09
Sleep paralysis is not a Jinn attack
Our daughter is having strange experiences during sleep. She complains of feeling something pressing down on her chest which paralyzes her entire body. She cannot even speak. This stops and starts throughout the night. It happens so frequently that she has become depressed and angry. We feel that this is an attack from the Jinn and we want to know what she can do about it.
The Scientific Research Committee - IslamToday.net
These symptoms should not be construed as an attack from the Jinn. This is a very common problem. It is a condition known as sleep paralysis (SP).
Sleep paralysis is defined as a condition in which someone, usually lying in a supine ... Continue Reading
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2014-01-08
Golden Advice given by Imam Abu Hanifa to his student Yusuf ibn Khalid asSamti
Know that if you harm ten people, you will have enemies, even if they are your mothers and fathers, but if you do good to ten people who are not your relatives, they will become like mothers and fathers to you. ... more
