Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has warned against celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (peace be upon him), saying that it is a superstitious practice that was illegally added to the religion.
Category: Fatwa
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Hijaab in the presence of the husband’s step-father
A man married a woman; Is it permissible for his wife to then unveil herself in the presence of her husband’s step-father?
Start by memorising the Qur.aan
Which of the two is better for the student of knowledge when he starts out seeking knowledge – memorising the Book of Allaah ﷻ or merely reciting it
Saying “shafaa-kAllaah” (شفاك الله) when someone sneezes
Is there anything [authentically reported] from the Messenger ﷺ that we should say “shafaa-kAllaah” (شفاك الله) to the one who sneezes a third time?
Saying: “I created this”
If I was to make a cup for example, is it possible for me to say “I created it”, or would this be [regarded as] infringing in the affairs of the Attributes of Allaah and His Names?
The declaration of divorce of the intoxicated
Is the declaration of the divorce of the intoxicated binding?
Shaking hands with women
Is it permissible to shake the hand of a woman if doing so is from the custom of the people of the land?
Selling to people at different prices
The Shaykh was asked regarding a bulk buyer, whether it was permissible for him to sell to some of the people at a certain price and to others at a different price?
Some Banks announce that they are an Islaamic bank
Some of the banks announce about themselves that they are an Islaamic bank, and that they do not deal with interest.
Regarding a man buried in the masjid
What is the ruling regarding a man who has been buried in the masjid?