I heard from one of the brothers that you – O Noble Shaykh – are of the opinion that donating the cost of ‘umrah is better than performing it, so is this correct?
Category: Fatwa
Telescopes and sighting the new moon
Is it permissible for the Muslim to use a telescope in sighting the crescent?
Some people refer to it as ‘oral sex’
What is the ruling regarding that which some people refer to as “oral sex”?
Joining the congregation whilst they are in sujood
If a person finds the imaam in sujood, should he wait until he arises [from the sujood] or should he [immediately] join him [in sujood]?
Youngest age a male can be a mahram
What is the youngest age a male can be a mahram for a woman if she wanted to travel?
Reciting the Qur.aan whilst lying down
Is it correct to recite the Qur.aan whilst I am lying down on the bed?
Giving in charity without intending so
I donated [money] for a charitable project out of fear and shame of my immediate manager at work; If he had left the matter to me I would not have donated, not even half a penny!
The etiquettes of advising the parents
Does advising the parents against detested speech or actions encroach upon their rights upon us?
Revealing ‘awrah infront of non-Muslim doctor
Is it permissible for a sick Muslim woman to reveal her ‘awrah to a non-Muslim female doctor, particularly if she is in a non-Muslim land?
The signs of the acceptance of one’s repentance
When a person repents to Allaah and is saddened by his previous actions, what are the signs of the acceptance of his repentance?