Question: The fasting person will have his prayer answered when he breaks his fast, so when should he make du’aa’ – before, during or after breaking the fast? Are there any du’aa’s which were narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or that you can recommend for this time? Answer: …
Category: Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
Is it obligatory to obey a ruler who does not rule according to the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him)?
Question: Is it obligatory to obey a ruler who does not rule according to the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him)? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The ruler who does not rule according to the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger …
Ruling on uttering the intention (niyyah) in acts of worship
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah was asked about the intention when starting to do an act of worship such as praying etc., do we need to utter it verbally, such as saying, “I intend to pray, I intend to fast”? He replied: Praise be to Allaah. The intention of purifying oneself by doing wudoo’ ghusl or …
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Ruling on representing the Sahaabah in plays etc.
Question: I had a disagreement with someone about the representation of the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in movies and plays, as happens a great deal nowadays. He said that this serves an interest, calling people to Islam and spreading noble Islamic morals and attitudes. What is your …
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Who are the ones who will be excused for ignorance about ‘aqeedah and matters of fiqh?
Question: Who are the ones who will be excused for ignorance? Will a person be excused for ignorance about matters of fiqh, or about matters of ‘aqeedah and Tawheed? What is the duty of the scholars with regard to this matter? Answer: Claiming that one is ignorant or using this as an excuse is a …
Dancing
Question: We know that a woman's dancing in front of her husband, and likewise her dancing with women, which is swaying, and the dabkah 25 of men are forbidden, but what is the proof for that? Please provide us with some insight on this, may Allaah reward you.
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