Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia…
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Scholars want action against extremists
Reacting to the recent disclosure by the Interior Ministry that terrorist organizations were exploiting Haj and Umrah facilities to bring in foreign Al-Qaeda cadres into the Kingdom, several religious scholars have stressed the need to deal firmly with extremists. “The Saudi government tries its best to ensure excellent facilities to Haj and Umrah pilgrims and […]
‘Eed al-Adh.haa 1428 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted yesterday evening here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing twenty nine (29) days of Dhul-Qi’dah, in shaa.-Allaah. Subsequently, 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be today, […]
Kingdom arrests 208 militants, terror financiers
Saudi authorities yesterday announced the arrest of 208 terror suspects, including 32 terror financiers and a 16-member media cell, adding that some of the suspects had planned to attack oil installations in the Eastern Province. Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said the arrests took place following pre-emptive operations carried out by […]
‘Eed al-Fitr 1428 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Shawwaal was sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing twenty nine (29) days of Ramadhaan (1428 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the […]
Mufti gets wide support on call to Saudi youth
Saudi Islamic scholars and officials have voiced full support for the statement made by Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, urging young Saudi men not to run after the calls for jihad made by foreign groups with vested interests. They also agreed with the mufti that it is the duty of an Islamic ruler to […]
Ramadhaan 1428 – As of 19:33 hours Saudi time
al-Hamdu-Lillaahi Rabbil-‘Aalameen was-Salaatu was-Salaamu ‘alaa Ashrafil-Anbiyaa.e wal-Mursaleen, wa ba’d: as-Salaam ‘alaykum wa-Rahmatullaahe wa-Barakaatuhu, Tuesday 11 September 2007: As of 19:33 hours Saudi time, we are informed that the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia are still meeting and have not yet issued any statement to the King’s Court to inform them of the sighting of […]
Ramadhaan 1428 – High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia…
Imaam slams traders for unreasonable price hikes
Sheikh Salah Al-Bedair, Imaam of al-Masjid an-Nabawee in Madeenah, yesterday criticized merchants for exorbitant increase in prices of essential commodities and services in the country. Delivering his Friday sermon, the Imaam said Sharee’ah does not provide unrestricted freedom to traders to charge exorbitant prices causing harm to the public and increasing their financial burden. He […]
Gunbattle at dawn in Madeenah
A top Saudi terrorist was killed in a gunbattle with security forces near the holy city of Madeenah yesterday. A policeman was also killed and two of his colleagues were injured. The Interior Ministry said that gunfire erupted sometime after 4 a.m. on a stretch of road leaving Madeenah toward a popular camping destination on […]