Beware of half-scholars! Beware of them!!

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Even from a scholarly perspective – even from an academic standpoint – we say to the youth who are not qualified to take the lead [in religious matters], we say: “Beware of half-scholars!” “Beware [of them]!!” Shaykh al-Islaam [Ibn Taymiyyah] (rahima-hullaah) mentioned in his book ‘al-Fatwa […]

Advice to those who occupy themselves with peoples’ affairs

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Likewise, do not interfere in [other] people’s affairs. Don’t get involved – if it doesn’t concern you. And this is contrary to what some people do today. You’ll find some people eager to know [other] peoples’ business. [If] they see two people talking, they try to […]

The reality of i’tikaaf

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: However, [regarding] i’tikaaf, its reality is for the person to remain in the masjid for [the purpose of] worshipping Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall. Not for the purpose of people gathering together with one another, and chatting about that which is of no benefit; this is certainly […]

Rejoice at the arrival of Ramadhaan

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: [As for] Ramadhaan, Allaah (’Azza wa Jall) has singled it out with special characteristics, and that is why we should rejoice at its arrival, and be pleased with it[s] arrival because it is a season of [much] good. Have you seen the tradesmen (business owners) rejoice […]

Origin of celebrating the birthday of the Prophet ﷺ

  Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: When did the innovation of [celebrating] the birthday [of the Prophet ﷺ] appear Shaykh Muhammad? Response: [It first appeared] in the 4th century [after the hijrah]; meaning, the [first] three virtuous centuries had passed and no-one had established it (i.e. the celebration of the Prophet’s ﷺ birthday). […]

They claim to love the Prophet ﷺ

  Visit our YouTube channel for more Questioner: What is the ruling…[regarding] the birthday…celebrating the birthday of the Prophet? Shaykh: Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet is also an innovation. If it was [something] good, then the companions (radhi-yAllaahu ‘anhum) would have done it; so where are they [who celebrate the birthday of the Prophet […]