Giving Salaam while in Bathroom

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Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. al-Salaam is a name among the names of Allah. So it should not be uttered in an impure place. Allah Says (Interpretation of meaning): (And whoever honors the sacred things [...]

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Some of the rulings on Apotacy and Apostates

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Author: Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
The Muslim should not incline more towards one scholarly opinion rather than another just because it is in accordance with his whims and desires or his reasoning. Rather he has to accept the ruling based on evidence from the Qur’aan and Sunnah. It is essential to put the [...]

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Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries

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Dear Reader, Do you celebrate things other then allowed Islamic functions.

Question: What is the ruling regarding celebrating children’s birthdays [...]

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Duties of Muslims living in non-Muslim lands

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Dear Reader,
It has been asked, ‘What should I do in a society that knows nothing about Islam?’
Islamweb.net states:
If you are referring to a society of non-Muslims and that seems to be the case, then you must emigrate from this country because the Prophet , disassociated himself from those who live among the polytheists without keeping [...]

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Boycotting (Hajr) in Islam – When is the Boycott Legislated?

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Dear Reader,
Boycotting (Hajr) in Islam – When is the Boycott Legislated?

QUESTION
When is boycotting legislated in Islam and when is it not legislated?

ANSWER by Shaykh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree, well-known scholar and retired professor from the Islaamic University of Al-Madeenah:

Boycotting remains (legislated) until the Day of Standing, without a doubt.
Boycotting is of two [...]

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The Facts On Fatwaa

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Dear Reader,
Do you know the importance of fatwaa in Islam? Did you know fatwa is an essential and integral part in Islam for one to learn of the religion? I have put together a Q & A on Fatwa, what they are, why we need them and who is appropriate [...]

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Fatwa Friday: Jumuah Khutbah given in a language other than Arabic

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Dear Reader,
Question:
I would like to know if the Jumuah Khutbah can be given in any language other than Arabic. I have heard that none of the Sahabah gave Jumuah Khutbah in the local languages where they went. If this is the case, why do people give the Khutbah in the [...]

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Suffering in the path of dawa

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Dear Reader,
Suffering is well nigh an inescapable phenomenon for the Islamic movement of old and new, the reason being that Islam is a call to rebel against the institutions, thoughts and customs of ignorance (pre-Islamic era) in all its forms and shapes. This characteristic which distinguishes Islam has made the Islamic movement more susceptible to [...]

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Slandering Callers To Islam Daa’iyahs

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Dear Reader,
I have seen much slandering of honest callers to Islam and wanted to let you know how harram it is.

Question:
In recent days there has been a lot of slander against those who call people to Islam (daa’iyahs) and dividing them into groups and categories. What is your opinion on that?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah has enjoined justice [...]

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Fatwa Friday: Many intelligent people are disbelievers

No one can be guided or guide anyone else by his own will. Allaah Says (what means): {Indeed, [O Muhammad], you do not guide whom you like, but Allaah guides whom He wills.} [Quran 28:56]

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