There have to date appeared many sects, such as the differing Sufi sects: ash-Shaathiliyyah, al-Ibraaheemiyyah, and al-Qadianis, etc. So what is the Islaamic viewpoint regarding these sects?
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The difference between the Muslims and the Ahmadiyyah (Qadianis)
What is the difference between the Muslims and the Ahmadiyyah (Qadianis)?
Praying in the masjid of the Sufis
In the area where I live there is a masjid where there is a group who follow the way of the Sufis. Is it permissible to pray in this masjid?
Islaamic ruling regarding the Qadianis
We request your explanation about the Islaamic ruling regarding the Qadiani group, and their self-procalimed “prophet” Ghulaam Ahmad al-Qadiani.
The ruling concerning the Barelwis
There is a particular group in Pakistan called the “Barelwis” or “Jamaa’ah Nuwaaree” which is a reference to their current leader known as “Nuwaaree”.
Owning magazines within which are pictures
What do you say regarding acquiring/owning magazines within which are pictures; Are these pictures from those which are forbidden?
Drawing living objects – 1
Is making pictures of [all] that which has a soul [from amongst the humans and animals] [considered] major kufr (disbelief) or minor kufr or is it [just] a sin?
Selling a camera
A Muslim man owns a camera, and [now] Allaah has guided him to knowing the truth regarding taking pictures.
Taking photographs
Is taking photographs with a camera haraam or not?
Having picture taken out of necessity
A questioner mentions that he has not applied for citizenship because of his disliking having his picture taken, since he has heard pictures are haraam.