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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‘Umrah in Ramadhaan is better
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: Which of the two are better, [to do] ‘Umrah in Ramadhaan or in the month of Dhul-Qi’dah, because the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ used to perform ‘Umrah in this month? Response: However, he did say: «’Umrah in Ramadhaan is like Hajj», [al-Bukhaaree and Muslim] …and in a[nother] narration: […]
Whether to fast or not to fast whilst travelling
[So] Shaykh, this questioner is asking, if I travelled for ‘umrah by airplane during Ramadhaan, should I not fast since I will be travelling by airplane; should I not fast or [should I] fast?
Do not say “Ramadhaan Kareem”
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: The questioner says, regarding the saying “Ramadhaan Kareem”, is al-Kareem not Allaah? Response: This has no basis. Their saying: “Ramadhaan Kareem” – does not have any basis. As for [saying]: “Ramadhaan Shareef” “Ramadhaan Mubaarak” “Ramadhaan ‘Adheem” – these descriptions are mentioned in ahaadeeth; “‘Adheem” “Mubaarak” “Shareef” – [there […]
The Salaf and the month of Ramadhaan
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: The condition of the Salaf – as was mentioned about them [in the books] with reliable chains of narrators – is that they used to ask Allaah عز و جل to allow them to reach Ramadhaan before it began. [So] they would ask Him to […]
Negligently missed fasting some days in Ramadhaan
What is the expiation for not fasting during Ramadhaan without a[n Islaamically acceptable] reason? [It’s just that] he did not fast for three days, so if you could explain how much exactly that would be.
About the ahaadeeth relating to 15th Sha’baan
Are the ahaadeeth relating to the excellence of the night of 15th Sha’baan authentic?
Fasting most of the month of Sha’baan
The questioner says, tomorrow is the beginning of the month of Sha’baan. What are the good deeds legislated in this month, and is a good deed [done] in this month better than a good deed [done] in the sacred months (Muharram, Rajab, Dhul-Qi’dah and Dhul-Hijjah)?
Is 27th Rajab the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj?
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: May Allaah be good to you. Tonight is the 27th night [of Rajab], and there are those who believe this night is the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj (the night journey and ascension). [So] is there any guidance regarding this, may Allaah protect and preserve you? Response: al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj […]
Exchanging congratulatory messages and good wishes at Christmas
With the advent of this calendar month begin the Christmas celebrations and festivals of the Christians. [So] what is the ruling regarding participating in their celebrations – either taking part or attending them, or exchanging gifts or congratulatory messages [and good wishes]?