[Statements] have recently appeared – particularly via means of communication – from those who say there is no evidence to support fasting six days in Shawwaal, and [instead] it has come to interrupt the ‘Eed of the Muslims, so what is your opinion regarding this speech?
Is the takbeer on ‘Eed al-Fitr and ‘Eed al-Adhaa after the prayer – [to be] done in congregation or individually?
This is not permissible. That which is correct is that it should be given in the form of [staple] food as occurred during the time of the Prophet ﷺ.
[Regarding] extracting the Zakaatul-Fitr [for distribution] as money, we ask that you clarify the ruling regarding that?
What is better: [is it] to give zakaah to poor and needy relatives whom I am not financially responsible for, or that I give it to the poor and needy neighbour?
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Is there a specified [length of] time for the 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 ﷻ. Not for the purpose of people gathering together with one another, and chatting about that which is of no benefit; this is certainly not i’tikaaf! […]
We [sincerely] advise ourselves and the Muslims by taking advantage of these remaining days of this noble month with worship and an increase in worship and seeking forgiveness, and an increase in supplication and an increase in charitable deeds, because it is [approaching] the end of the month.
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhaylee said: Last year, we welcomed [the arrival of] Ramadhaan – rejoicing and full of happiness, and we were saying “Welcome! Welcome!”, and then as its days quickly passed we were saying to it “Slowly! Slowly!” Then it passed by, and we [found ourselves] in a strange […]
