After the death of my father, there ensued a financial disagreement between me and my brother; this disagreement has [now] continued [between us] for [many] years. So, I sought refuge [in Allaah] from Shaytaan the accursed, and began to telephone him and show kindness to him, but he does not reciprocate. I [also] began to visit him with my children to initiate an air of politeness [between us], but he does not let us in[to his house]. So what should my position [now] be [towards my brother], as I feel pain [at our deteriorating state of affairs] O noble Shaykh, since my father and mother have [both] passed away?
Category: Fatwa
Seeking a divorce from one who does not pray in the masjid
One of the sisters asks: If my husband does not pray the congregational prayer in the masjid with the [rest of] the Muslims, do I [have the right to] seek divorce and separation from him?
My obligation towards my father who does not pray nor fast
My father does not pray, nor fast; he smokes, and he swears a lot and has a foul and obscene tongue. He has begun to oppress my mother, and I do not love him, and [instead] hate him for doing these things. [So] what is my obligation towards my father?
Cracking the knuckles during the prayer
Is it permissible to crack the knuckles and [take off and] put spectacles in the pocket during the prayer?
Negligently missed fasting some days in Ramadhaan
What is the expiation for not fasting during Ramadhaan without a[n Islaamically acceptable] reason? [It’s just that] he did not fast for three days, so if you could explain how much exactly that would be.
The ‘ishaa prayer in congregation
And this man says he delays the ‘ishaa prayer until after the middle of the night, so is this correct [for him to do], or is it mandatory for him to pray [the ‘ishaa prayer] after the adhaan – along with the [rest of the] congregation?
The time for the night prayer
Regarding the night prayer, is it to be estimated in hours, or should one just assume it to be after the ‘ishaa prayer, and [if he then] prays the night prayer will it suffice him?
Do not say “Ramadhaan Kareem”
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: The questioner says, regarding the saying “Ramadhaan Kareem”, is al-Kareem not Allaah? Response: This has no basis. Their saying “Ramadhaan Kareem” does not have any basis. As for [saying] “Ramadhaan Shareef”, “Ramadhaan Mubaarak”, “Ramadhaan ‘Adheem” – these descriptions are mentioned in ahaadeeth; “‘Adheem”, “Mubaarak”, “Shareef” – [there is] […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: What is the ruling regarding celebrating what is referred to as Mother’s Day? Response: It is not permissible to celebrate [it]. The Muslims only have two ‘Eeds; [being] ‘Eed al-Fitr and ‘Eed al-Adhaa. And each [of these] ‘Eed[s] comes after fulfilling a pillar from the [five] pillars of […]
Ramadhaan is an opportunity that may never return
What is your advice to the Muslims on the occasion of the approaching of the month of Ramadhaan, [and] may Allaah protect and preserve you?