The Difference Between Dhikr and Du'a
Is "La Hawla wa La Quwwata Illa Billah" Dhikr or Du'a?
Why Is the Hadith "Actions Are Judged by Intentions" Considered Half of the Religion?
Why Did Some Scholars Say That the Hadith "Actions Are Judged by Intentions" Represents Half of the Religion? Is Intention Considered Half of Faith or Half of the Religion in Islam?
Why Do Many People Turn Away from the Truth Despite Its Clarity?
If the proofs of the truth are clear and the evidence of faith is evident, why do so many people refuse to follow the truth and choose misguidance despite the proof having been established against them?
Is the Unseen (Al-Ghayb) Created? What Is the Ruling on Saying That All of the Unseen Is Created?
Not all of the unseen (Al-Ghayb) is created. Some aspects of the unseen are created, such as Paradise, Hell, the angels, and the events of the Day of Judgment. Other aspects are not created, such as Allah Himself, His Names and Attributes, and His Speech. Therefore, it is not cor...
What Is the Wisdom Behind the Suffering of Animals If They Are Not Morally Accountable?
If animals are not morally accountable under Islamic law and are not judged like human beings, what is the wisdom behind their experiencing pain, illness, and the agony of death? How should this be understood in light of Allah's mercy and justice?
Will the People of Fatrah (Those Who Did Not Receive the Message) Enter Paradise Despite the Hadith "No Soul Will Enter Paradise Except a Muslim"?
How Can We Reconcile the Prophet's ﷺ Hadith, “No Soul Will Enter Paradise Except a Muslim,” with the View of Some Scholars That the People of Fatrah (Those Who Never Received the Message) Will Be Tested on the Day of Resurrection, and Whoever Obeys Will Enter Paradise?
What Is the Wisdom Behind Keeping Iblis Alive and Granting Him Respite to Mislead Humanity?
If Iblis disobeyed Allah, why did Allah grant him respite instead of punishing him immediately? What is the wisdom behind allowing him to whisper to and mislead people until the Day of Resurrection?
Does Having Few Illnesses and Hardships Indicate Weak Faith?
If a person lives in good health, well-being, and stability, and rarely experiences illness or hardships, does that indicate weak faith or that Allah loves them less?
Is It Permissible to Testify That a Specific Person Is a Believer?
How Can We Reconcile the Prophet’s ﷺ Statement About the Slave Girl, “Free her, for she is a believer,” with the hadith of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him), when he said about a man, “I consider him to be a believer,” and the Prophet ﷺ corrected him by saying,...
How Can We Testify That There Is No God but Allah and That Muhammad Is the Messenger of Allah Without Having Seen Either of Them?
How Can We Say in the Shahada, "I Bear Witness That There Is No God but Allah, and I Bear Witness That Muhammad Is the Messenger of Allah," Even Though We Have Never Seen Allah or the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with Our Own Eyes?
Is It Permissible to Supplicate and Seek Forgiveness for Someone Who Died as a Christian While Believing in One God?
If a Christian Believes in One God but Does Not Embrace Islam or Testify That Muhammad ﷺ Is the Messenger of Allah, Is He Considered a Muslim? And Is It Permissible to Supplicate for His Forgiveness and Mercy After He Dies?
Do the Murji'ah Say That a Person Who Abandons Prayer and Fasting Will Not Enter Hell?
Is It True That Some Murji'ah Say Whoever Declares, "There Is No God but Allah," Will Not Be Harmed by Sins Even If He Abandons Prayer, Fasting, and Zakah? What Is the Position of Ahl al-Sunnah Regarding This View?
Can a True Dream Reveal Something of the Unseen? Does That Contradict the Fact That Allah Alone Knows the Unseen?
How Do Some People See Future Events in Their Dreams That Later Occur Exactly as They Saw Them? Does Seeing Something of the Unseen in Dreams Contradict Allah's Statement That the Knowledge of the Unseen Belongs to Him Alone?
What Is the Evidence That Faith (Iman), According to Ahl al-Sunnah, Consists of Belief, Speech, and Actions?
What Are the Proofs from the Qur'an and the Sunnah That Faith (Iman), According to Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah, Includes the Belief of the Heart, the Speech of the Tongue, and the Actions of the Limbs?
A New Muslim Woman Feels Lonely and Regrets Leaving Her Family... What Should She Do?
A young woman recently embraced Islam and was forced to distance herself from her family to protect her faith. However, she has begun to feel lonely, regretful, and deeply homesick. How can she remain steadfast in Islam and overcome these emotions?
Is It Permissible to Utter Words of Disbelief Under Compulsion Out of Fear of Being Killed or Raped?
If a woman is forced to utter words of disbelief and is threatened with death or rape, is it permissible for her to utter words of disbelief while her heart remains firm in faith? And is it better for her to remain patient or to avail herself of the concession granted by Islamic...
Are All the Branches of Faith (Iman) Obligatory? What Is the Ruling on Neglecting Some of the Branches of Faith?
Are all the branches of faith mentioned in the hadith, "Faith has over seventy branches," obligatory upon every Muslim? If a person neglects some of the branches of faith, are they sinful, or are some branches merely recommended?
Does the Faith of the Prophets Increase? What Is the Meaning of the Hadith: "We Have More Right to Doubt than Abraham"?
Does the faith of the Prophets increase over time through events and miracles? How should we understand Abraham's (peace be upon him) statement: "My Lord, show me how You give life to the dead"? What is the meaning of the Prophet's ﷺ hadith: "We have more right to doubt than Abra...
The Presentation of People's Deeds and Adam's Knowledge of the Deeds of His Descendants
Are People's Deeds Presented to Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) After His Death? Does He See the Deeds of His Descendants?
Khushu' (Humble Devotion) in Islam
Does the Humility of Non-Muslims in Their Worship Prove That Their Religion Is True? Is Khushu' (Humble Devotion) in Prayer Merely a Psychological Feeling?
The Ruling on Not Knowing the Conditions of "There Is No Deity Worthy of Worship Except Allah"
Is Every Muslim Required to Know the Conditions of "There Is No Deity Worthy of Worship Except Allah"? Does Ignorance of Them Constitute Disbelief?
The Status of Women in Islam
Does the Hadith About the Perfection of Certain Women Prevent Women from Attaining the Highest Level of Paradise? Can Muslims Take Mary (Peace Be Upon Her) as a Role Model?
Abrogation (Naskh) in the Qur'an
Is Denying Abrogation (Naskh) in the Qur'an and Sunnah an Act of Disbelief? What Is the Ruling on One Who Denies That Abrogation Occurred in the Revealed Texts?
The Ruling on a Muslim Living in a Non-Muslim Country
Is a Person Who Was Raised in a Muslim Country and Practices the Pillars of Islam Still Considered a Muslim if They Do Not Know the Details of Tawhid or the Conditions of "There Is No Deity Worthy of Worship Except Allah"?
Divine Decree and Predestination in Islam
What Is the Difference Between Divine Decree and Predestination? Which Comes First: Divine Decree or Predestination?
Fatwa on Belief in Allah
Is the Faith of Someone Born into a Muslim Family Valid if They Follow Islam by Imitation Without Research or Evidence? And Why Would They Enter Paradise Even Though They Did Not Examine the Proofs of Faith?
Islam's Approach to Obsessive Thoughts and Mental Illness
Do Obsessive Thoughts, Anxiety, and Depression Indicate Weak Faith or That Faith Has Not Entered the Heart? And How Should We Understand the Verse: "Whomever Allah wills to guide, He opens their heart to Islam"?
Death in Islam
Can the Dead Return to Life After Being Buried? And How Authentic Are the Stories and Books That Claim Some Dead People Returned to This World?
Judging Whether Allah Has Accepted or Rejected a Person's Deeds
Is It Permissible to Say That Someone's Prayer Has Not Been Accepted? And Is That Considered Presuming to Speak on Behalf of Allah?
What Are the Causes of Increased Faith? And What Are the Main Factors That Weaken or Prevent It?
What Are the Causes That Strengthen and Increase Faith? And What Are the Main Obstacles That Weaken It or Prevent a Person from Receiving Guidance?
What Are the Fruits of Faith and Steadfastness in This World and the Hereafter?
What Are the Fruits of Sincere Faith When It Is Accompanied by Steadfastness in Obeying Allah? And What Reward Has Allah Promised the Believers Who Remain Steadfast?
Are righteous deeds merely a condition for the perfection of faith, or are they an integral part of faith itself?
Is it correct to say that faith consists of words, belief, and deeds, but that deeds are merely a condition for the perfection of faith? And is the statement, "There is no disbelief except through belief (or conviction)," part of the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah?
How can a Muslim know that his faith is sound and feel reassured about his creed?
How can a Muslim be certain that his faith is sound if he experiences doubts? What are the signs of sincere faith, and how can he distinguish between baseless whispers (waswas) and genuine doubt?
Is Believing in the Heart Alone Enough for a Person to Be a Muslim?
Is it sufficient for a person to believe in Allah and His Messenger in their heart to be considered a Muslim, even if they abandon the prayer or the other pillars of Islam?
Does Satan's whispering with the question, "Who created Allah?" harm a person's faith?
Some people experience intrusive thoughts asking, "Who created Allah?" Does this thought affect a Muslim's faith? And how can a person get rid of it?
Doubting whether one pronounced the Shahada years after embracing Islam—does it affect one's faith?
A man embraced Islam years ago. He has been praying, fasting, and striving in acts of worship. Then he began to wonder whether he had actually pronounced the Shahada when he accepted Islam. Does this doubt affect the validity of his Islam?
Is it permissible to see Allah in a dream?
Can a person see Allah, the Almighty, in a dream? If so, how does this differ from seeing Him in this world and in the Hereafter?
What are the causes of weak faith (Iman)? How can a Muslim strengthen their faith?
Sometimes I feel that my faith (Iman) has become weak, and I know that this is one of Satan's whispers. What are the causes of weak faith, and how can a Muslim strengthen their faith and remain steadfast in obedience to Allah?
I want what will strengthen my faith.
I perform the prayers, fast, and fulfill the other obligatory acts of worship, but sometimes I feel that my faith is weak, as though I am not doing enough for my religion. What strengthens faith and increases certainty?
Why did Allah create this worldly life as a place of trials and tests?
What is the true nature of this worldly life in Islam? Why did Allah make it a place of trials and tribulations?
Does a hypocrite have faith? And what is the reality of dividing faith into different types?
There is a classification of faith that says: Faith is of five types: innate faith for the angels, protected faith for the prophets, accepted faith for the believers, rejected faith for the hypocrites, and suspended faith for the innovators. Is this classification correct?
What are the causes of a decrease in faith?
What are the causes that lead to the weakening and decline of faith? And how can a Muslim preserve the strength of his faith?
What is the difference between the pillars of faith and the branches of faith?
How do we reconcile the Prophet's ﷺ statement in the Hadith of Jibril, "Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His messengers, the Last Day, and to believe in divine decree, both its good and its bad," with his ﷺ statement, "Faith has more than seventy branches"?
Does faith increase and decrease?
What is the definition of faith according to Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah? Does faith increase and decrease?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to say: "I am a believer, if Allah wills"?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to say, "I am a believer, if Allah wills," or should they state with certainty, "I am a believer"?
Does being higher in sensory perception necessarily mean being closer to Allah Almighty?
Is it correct to say that the top of a mountain is closer to Allah Almighty than its base? Is this issue a matter of disagreement among Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah?
How can I invite an atheist to Islam with wisdom?
How can someone guide an atheist to Islam, especially if they have gone through an unusual experience that led them to become interested in energy, spirituality, and exploring different religions?
Is “Al-Mudabbir” (The Disposer of Affairs) one of the Most Beautiful Names of Allah?
Is it permissible to call Allah "Al-Mudabbir" (The Planner / The Director of Affairs)? Has this name been authentically established in the Qur'an or the Sunnah?
How can I feel the love of Allah in my heart?
I believe in Allah and maintain some acts of worship, but I do not feel the love of Allah in my heart as I should. How can I attain and increase my love for Allah?
What should an apostate say if they want to return to Islam?
If a Muslim falls into apostasy or major disbelief, how do they return to Islam? Must they recite a specific wording of the two testimonies of faith (Shahada)? Is it necessary to say, "He alone, with no partner" for their repentance to be valid?
Is the statement, "My duty is to worship, and Allah's is to provide sustenance," correct?
What is the authenticity of the well-known saying: "My duty is to worship Allah as He has commanded, and Allah will provide for me as He has promised"? Is the expression "upon Allah" (or "it is upon Allah") considered disrespectful toward Allah, the Exalted?
Does the existence of tribes that do not believe in God negate the innate nature of faith?
If belief in the existence of Allah is part of the natural disposition (fitrah) upon which Allah created humanity, then how can it be said that some primitive tribes—such as the Pirahã tribe in the Amazon—do not believe in a Creator? Does this constitute evidence that belief in A...
How should a Muslim deal with obsessive whispers (waswas) about Allah?
I suffer from obsessive whispers (waswas) concerning Allah. Satan casts questions into my mind such as: If Allah is neither matter nor a physical form, then how does He exist? Could He simply be emptiness or nonexistence? How can I get rid of these obsessive thoughts without fall...
How should a Muslim deal with doubts when they begin to weaken his certainty?
I am a Muslim, and I started following the arguments of atheists on the Internet with the intention of refuting them. However, after watching many of them, I began to experience doubts about the existence of Allah and the creation of the universe. I found myself searching for ans...
Is fearing Allah obligatory? And is worship based on love alone sufficient?
Is fearing Allah obligatory? What is the ruling on someone who says that true worship is based on love alone, that prayer does not consist of a specific number of rak‘ahs or fixed times, and that worship should not be motivated by fear of Hell or hope for Paradise?
Are there signs by which a person can know whether their destiny is Paradise or Hell?
Can a person in this world know their fate in the Hereafter, or can Allah inform them of it through a sign or indication?
Where was Allah before the creation of the Throne and the heavens?
How should we respond to someone who denies that Allah is above His creation and that He rose over His Throne, and asks: “Where was Allah before the creation of the Throne and the heavens?”
Is it permissible to refuse food if you suspect that the person offering it intends to harm you?
If someone offers me food or drink and I suspect that they intend to harm me or use magic against me, is it permissible for me to refuse it? Does doing so indicate weakness of faith or certainty?
What Is the Greatest Blessing Allah Has Bestowed upon His Servants?
What is the greatest blessing Allah has bestowed upon His servants? And is it correct to say, “The greatest blessing is that Allah is our Lord”?
What Is the Difference Between Islam and Iman (Faith)?
What is the difference between Islam and Iman (faith), and which one is a higher level?
The Divine Laws of Trials in This World
A woman says that she wants to leave Islam and become non-religious because, after becoming committed to Islam, she experienced many hardships, her psychological well-being deteriorated, and she feels that supplication (du‘a) only increases her trials. She asks: What is the logic...
Fatwa on Coercion in Worshiping Other Than Allah
A girl embraced Islam secretly and is hiding her faith from her family because they may expel her from the home or harm her. They sometimes force her to prostrate before idols and participate in certain religious rituals. She is unable to live independently or leave the family ho...
Does Denying That Allah Has a Consort Mean That Having a Son Requires a Wife?
How should we understand the words of Allah Almighty: ﴿The Originator of the heavens and the earth. How could He have a son when He has no consort?﴾ Does the denial that Allah has a consort mean that He could only have a son if He had a wife, even though this is a characteristi...
Questions About the Existence of God, Multiple Religions, Reason, and Faith
Why did Allah create people while knowing that many of them would not believe? Why are there so many religions? Who created Allah? And does faith prevent rational thinking?
Is Belief in the Oneness of Allah Enough to Enter Paradise Without Good Deeds?
Is belief in the Oneness of Allah enough to enter Paradise without doing good deeds? If a person who believes in Tawhid will eventually enter Paradise, why should we pray and perform righteous deeds?
Is the Testimony That Muhammad Is the Messenger of Allah Equal to the Testimony “There Is No God but Allah”?
Does the word “and” in the statement, “I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,” indicate equality between the two testimonies? Can it be said that testifying to the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ is equal to testifying...
How Can a Muslim Increase His Love for Allah and His Religion?
Why should a Muslim love Allah Almighty? And how can he increase his love for Allah and His religion so that this love becomes stronger and has a greater effect on his life and worship?
What Is the First Obligation Upon a Person in Islam?
What is the first thing a person is required to do regarding Allah Almighty? And what is the foundation upon which entering Islam and worshipping Allah begins?
How Does the Angel of Death Take the Souls of People in Different Places? And Does He Enter a House Where There Is a Dog?
Is there only one Angel of Death? How can he take the souls of people who die at the same time in distant places? Does a dying person see him at the time of death? And how does he take the soul of someone who dies in a house where there is a dog, given the hadith stating that ang...
Was It Authentically Established That the Angel Who Gave the Prophet ﷺ the Choice Was Israfil?
It is reported that an angel descended to the Prophet ﷺ and gave him the choice between being a king and a prophet or a servant and a messenger. Is it authentically established that this angel was Israfil, peace be upon him? And how should we understand what is mentioned in some...
What Was the Wisdom Behind Teaching Adam the Names After the Angels Asked About His Creation?
When Allah informed the angels that He would create Adam and his descendants, they said: “Will You place in it those who will cause corruption and shed blood?” Then Allah taught Adam the names and demonstrated his knowledge before the angels. What was the point of this proof? If...
How Does Allah Speak to the Angels? Does He Command Them Directly or Reveal to Them?
Does Allah Almighty speak directly to the angels in words that they hear from Him, or are His commands conveyed to them through revelation and inspiration? And how did Gabriel (Jibril), peace be upon him, receive the words of Allah Almighty?
How Should We Understand the Hadith: “There Is No Space of Four Fingers Except That an Angel Is Prostrating to Allah There”?
The Prophet ﷺ said: “There is no space of four fingers except that an angel has placed his forehead there in prostration to Allah.” How should we understand this in light of reports describing the immense size of some angels, such as Gabriel (Jibril), peace be upon him? Does the...
Can Babies See Angels or Jinn?
Can infants see angels or jinn? If a baby laughs or looks toward an empty part of the room, does this indicate that the baby is seeing an angel or something from the unseen world?
¿Por qué se dice que los ángeles glorifican a Allah de noche y de día si no tienen noche y día como nosotros?
Allah, Altísimo, dice acerca de los ángeles: «Lo glorifican de noche y de día y no se cansan». ¿Cómo puede describirse su glorificación como realizada de noche y de día, si los ángeles se encuentran en el mundo celestial y la noche y el día están relacionados con el movimiento de...
Were the Angels Created from the Light of the Arms and Chest?
It is established in the hadith that the angels were created from light. However, it has been reported from Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) that he said: “Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, created the angels from the light of the arms and the chest....
What Does It Mean for a Believer to Be Supported by the Holy Spirit in Islam?
It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ supplicated for Hassan ibn Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him), saying: “O Allah, support him with the Holy Spirit.” It is also reported: “And Gabriel is with you.” What is meant by the Holy Spirit in Islam? Does supporting a believer with...
How Should We Understand the Seeing of Angels in the Story of Usayd ibn Hudayr?
It is reported that Usayd ibn Hudayr (may Allah be pleased with him) was reciting the Qur’an at night when he saw something in the sky resembling a canopy containing objects like lamps. The Prophet ﷺ said to him: “Those were the angels who came near because of your voice. Had yo...
Do the Angels See Allah in the Hereafter?
Is it established that the angels see Allah, the Exalted? Does this vision occur for them in this world or in the Hereafter?
Is It Permissible to Seek Refuge in Allah from the Keepers of Hell?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to say, “I seek refuge in Allah from the keepers of the Fire,” or to seek refuge in Allah from the angels appointed over Hell? Does this involve any disrespect toward the angels, or is it better to limit oneself to seeking refuge from the Fire and i...
Do the Angels Record Everything a Person Says and Does, Even Permissible Things?
We know that a person’s good deeds are recorded, as are his sins. But what about permissible words and actions that are not intended as acts of obedience or disobedience, such as saying, “I want to eat” or “I want to drink”? Do the angels record these as well?
Is There Evidence in Islam for Angels Called “Seraphim” or “Cherubim”?
Some books and articles mention angels called “Seraphim” or “Cherubim,” claiming that they are among the angels brought near to Allah around the Throne, and sometimes even attributing to them a role in the Night Journey and Ascension. Is any of this established in the Qur’an or S...
Do Angels Differ in Rank? Is There a Hierarchy Among Them?
Are all angels of the same rank, or are some superior to others? Does Islam teach a fixed hierarchical system among the angels, in which every group has a leader, with successive levels of authority ultimately ending with a single angel?
How Do We Reconcile the Angels’ Question with Allah’s Statement: “He Is Not Questioned About What He Does”?
Allah, the Exalted, says concerning the angels: “Will You place in it those who will spread corruption there and shed blood?” [Al-Baqarah: 30] And He says: “He is not questioned about what He does, but they will be questioned.” [Al-Anbiya’: 23] So how did the angels ask the...
Why Is Belief in the Books Mentioned Before Belief in the Messengers in the Hadith of Jibril?
In the Hadith of Jibril, faith is described as: “To believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His messengers, the Last Day, and to believe in divine decree, its good and its bad.” What is the wisdom behind mentioning belief in the Books before belief in the messengers?
Why Did Allah Assign Angels to Certain Affairs of the Universe Though He Has No Need of Them?
Allah Almighty is capable of all things and has no need of any of His creation. So why did He assign some angels tasks such as delivering revelation, overseeing matters related to rain, recording deeds, taking souls at death, and other affairs of the universe?
Is It Authentic That the Angel of Death Complained to Allah About Taking Souls?
It is narrated that when Allah assigned the Angel of Death the task of taking people’s souls, he complained about this duty because people would blame and hate him. Allah then supposedly told him that He would create causes of death such as illnesses, accidents, and other things...
Why Did Allah Appoint Angels to Record Human Deeds Though He Knows Everything?
Allah Almighty knows what is within a person, and He is closer to him than his jugular vein. So why did He appoint angels to record his words and deeds? Does the existence of the noble recording angels mean that Allah needs them in order to know what a person does?
Were Angels Sent to Humans to Guide Them Before the Prophets?
Is it true that Allah Almighty used to send angels directly to people to guide them to worship Him before sending the prophets, with the exception of Adam, peace be upon him? Or were the messengers sent to humanity human beings?
Did Jibril, Peace Be Upon Him, Turn Into Dihyah al-Kalbi?
It is reported that Jibril, peace be upon him, used to come to the Prophet ﷺ in the appearance of Dihyah al-Kalbi, may Allah be pleased with him. Does this mean that Jibril was actually Dihyah himself, living his life, marrying, fighting, and dying? Or did Jibril merely appear in...
Is It Established That Israfil, Peace Be Upon Him, Is One of the Bearers of the Throne? And How Many Are They?
Is Israfil, peace be upon him, one of the angels who carry the Throne of the Most Merciful? Has the number of the bearers of the Throne in this world been established? And how should we understand Allah’s statement: “And on that Day, eight will bear the Throne of your Lord above...
Is It Authentically Established That the Name of the Keeper of Paradise Is “Ridwan”?
It is widely known among Muslims that the angel entrusted with Paradise is called “Ridwan.” Some scholars have stated that this name is well known in transmitted reports, although it has not been established in an authentic hadith. Is it permissible to say that the keeper of Para...
Can Angels Hear the Recitation of the Qur’an from Very Far Distances?
It is reported that the angels love to listen to the Qur’an and that they may descend when it is recited. Does this mean that the angels can hear people’s voices while they are in the heavens and from extremely great distances? Does affirming such hearing for them conflict with t...
Can the Jinn See the Angels?
Can the jinn see the angels? Is there anything in the Qur’an or Sunnah indicating that this is possible?
Is It Permissible for a Muslim to Ask Allah to Let Him See Angels or Speak with Them?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to ask Allah Almighty to show him one of the angels or enable him to speak with an angel, given that some people may possibly see angels when they appear in human form?
Does a Dying Person See the Angels at the Time of Death? And Does He Speak with Them?
Does a person at the time of death truly see the angels of mercy or the angels of punishment? Do the angels speak to him when his soul departs, and can he respond to them or speak with them?
Do the Angels Say “Ameen” to a Supplication That Occurs in the Heart Without Being Spoken?
If someone wrongs a Muslim, bad thoughts or a supplication against that person may come to his mind without him intending it or saying it aloud. They may simply be passing thoughts and temporary emotional reactions. Is a person held accountable for such thoughts? And do the angel...
What Is the Virtue of the Angels’ Supplication for the Believers? And Is It More Likely to Be Answered?
The Qur’an and Sunnah mention that the angels supplicate for the believers and seek forgiveness for them in various circumstances. What is the benefit of their supplication? Is the supplication of the angels more likely to be answered than that of human beings? And what is the co...
Did the Samiri See Jibril, Peace Be Upon Him, and Take Something from the Trace of His Horse?
Allah Almighty says regarding the Samiri: “He said: ‘I perceived what they did not perceive, so I took a handful from the trace of the messenger and threw it.’” [Ta-Ha: 96] Some commentators have mentioned that he saw Jibril, peace be upon him, riding a horse and took a handfu...
How Do Angels Travel Vast Distances So Quickly? Is Their Experience of Time Different from That of Humans?
Allah Almighty mentions that the command ascends to Him in a day whose measure is a thousand years according to human reckoning. Some of the early scholars also mentioned immense distances between the heavens. How, then, do the angels descend, ascend, and carry out their assigned...
Is There an Angel Who Knows Everything in the Heavens and the Earth?
Is there any angel who knows everything in the heavens and the earth, such as the number of drops of water, grains of soil, and all other things? Or is such knowledge exclusive to Allah Almighty alone? And how much do the angels know about matters of the unseen?
Who Is Superior: The Angels or the Prophets and Righteous Among Humankind?
The angels are honored servants who continuously worship Allah and never disobey Him. Are they therefore superior to the prophets and righteous people among humankind? Or are the prophets and righteous believers higher in rank than them?
Why Do We Pray for Mercy for the Angels Even Though They Do Not Disobey Allah?
If the angels are obedient servants of Allah who do not disobey Him and do whatever they are commanded, why do we pray for mercy and peace upon them? Do they need Allah’s mercy even though they are among those who obey Him? Is the salutation at the end of the prayer directed only...
Why Was Iblis Included in the Command to Prostrate to Adam Even Though He Was Not an Angel?
Allah Almighty says that the angels were commanded to prostrate to Adam, peace be upon him, and that Iblis refused to prostrate. If Iblis was one of the jinn and not one of the angels, why was he included in the command directed to the angels, and why was he punished for disobeyi...
Can the Jinn and Angels Read the Qur’an?
Can the jinn read the Qur’an as humans do, or are they unable to do so? Do the angels also read the Qur’an, or is their worship limited to glorifying and remembering Allah?
Is It Established That the Angels See Allah in This World?
Is it established that Jibril (Gabriel), peace be upon him, or any other angel saw Allah, Glorified and Exalted, in this world? Can this be inferred from the story of the Mi‘raj or from the texts that speak about the angels brought near to Allah and the bearers of the Throne?
Does the Fact That Angels Do Not Eat or Drink Mean They Are Being Likened to Allah?
It is established that angels do not eat or drink. Does saying this mean likening them to Allah Almighty, since Allah is exalted above any need for food or drink? How should we understand the Creator and created beings sharing certain descriptions without falling into resemblance...
What Happens to the Angels on the Day of Resurrection and After the People of Paradise and Hell Enter Their Final Abodes?
What will happen to the angels on the Day of Resurrection after the reckoning is completed and judgment has been passed between the servants? Will their role come to an end, or will they continue to have duties and functions in Paradise, Hell, and after the people of the Hereafte...
Do the Angels Die When the Hour Begins?
Do the angels die when the Trumpet is blown? And is the widespread story authentic that mentions the deaths of Jibril, Mika’il, Israfil, and the Angel of Death one after another, including the conversations and detailed descriptions of how each of them dies?
Why Did Allah Create the Angels? What Is the Difference Between Guidance of Direction and Guidance of Enablement?
What is the wisdom behind Allah’s creation of the angels? Were they created for testing and trial like humans and jinn? Did Allah know what would happen with Iblis before creating him? If Allah is capable of everything, why did He not make Iblis guided and obedient? And what is t...
Are “Al-Raqib” and “Al-Atid” the Names of the Two Recording Angels? Do They Enter the Bathroom with a Person?
Are “Al-Raqib” and “Al-Atid” the names of two angels assigned to a person, one of whom records good deeds and the other records bad deeds? What are their duties? And do the two angels enter the bathroom with a person to record what he does there?
Do the Recording Angels Leave a Person in the Bathroom or During Sexual Intercourse?
Do the noble recording angels remain with a person in all circumstances, or do they leave him when he enters the bathroom, engages in sexual intercourse, or bathes? If they leave him, how are a person’s deeds recorded during those times?
Will People See Jibril and the Angels on the Day of Resurrection?
Will we see Jibril (Gabriel), peace be upon him, on the Day of Resurrection? And will people see the angels at the gathering and after the people of Paradise enter Paradise?
Do Angels Have Will and Choice? And Can They Disobey Allah?
Do angels obey Allah through will and choice, or do they have no ability to choose at all? If they have a will, can they commit disobedience? And how should we understand the texts that describe angels as not disobeying Allah?
How Did the Angels Know That Humans Would Cause Corruption on Earth Before Adam Was Created?
Were the angels created before human beings? If they existed before Adam (peace be upon him) was created, how did they know that his descendants would cause corruption on earth and shed blood, as Allah says: ﴿Will You place therein those who will cause corruption therein and she...
When Did the Prophet ﷺ See Jibril in His True Form?
The Qur’an mentions that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ saw Jibril (peace be upon him) twice. When did these two occasions occur? Was seeing Jibril sitting on a chair between heaven and earth a third occasion, or was it the same as the first sighting?
What Happens to the Recording Angels After a Person Dies?
What happens to the two angels assigned to record a person’s deeds after his death? Do they die when he dies, or do they continue living and get assigned another task?
Is Joking About the Angel of Death Considered Disbelief?
I said to someone jokingly, after two of his relatives had died: “It seems there is some kind of blood feud between your family and the Angel of Death.” I did not intend to insult the angels or mock the religion. Is this statement considered disbelief? What should I do?
Is It Permissible to Send Blessings upon the Angels in the Tashahhud?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to add sending blessings upon the angels in the Tashahhud, just as he sends blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ?
Do the Angels Know What Is in a Person’s Heart and Record Inner Thoughts?
Do the guardian angels know the intentions and thoughts that exist in a person’s heart? Is remembrance of Allah or supplication made in the heart, without moving the tongue, recorded as a good deed for the person? And is a person held accountable merely for inner thoughts?
Can Children See Angels? And How Do Angels Appear to Humans?
Is it true that children are able to see angels? And can a person see angels in their true form?
Do Angels Die? Are They Male or Female? Do They Reproduce?
Do angels die when the Hour is established? Are angels described as male or female? Do they marry or reproduce?
What Does Belief in the Angels Mean? What Must One Believe About Them?
What does true belief in the angels mean? What are the fundamental matters that a Muslim must believe concerning them?
What Is Authentically Reported About Munkar and Nakir? What Questions Do They Ask in the Grave?
What has been authentically established in the Sunnah about the two angels who question the deceased in his grave, Munkar and Nakir? Is the hadith describing them as having eyes like lightning, voices like thunder, and dragging their hair authentic? And what questions do they ask...
Can Angels or the Prophet ﷺ Be Seen While Awake After His Death?
Can a person see Jibril or any other angel with their own eyes while awake? And is it possible to see the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while awake after his death? How should we deal with someone who claims that they saw the Prophet ﷺ or angels during a particular event?
Is It Established That the Name of the Angel of Death Is “Azrael”?
It is commonly known among people that the Angel of Death is called “Azrael.” Is this name established in the Noble Qur’an or in the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ? And what name should we use when referring to him?
Do Angels and Jinn Die? What Happens to Them After Death?
Do angels and jinn die? If they die, where are they buried? Are funeral prayers offered for them? And how long do they live?
Was Iblis One of the Angels? What Evidence Shows That He Was from the Jinn?
Was Iblis originally one of the angels and then disobeyed Allah, or was he from the jinn? And how do we understand Allah’s command to the angels to prostrate before Adam, while Iblis was excluded from them?
Who Are the Angels? What Are Their Attributes and Main Duties?
Who are the angels in Islam? What were they created from? What are their main attributes and the most important duties that Allah has assigned to them?
What Is the Evidence That Jibril, Peace Be Upon Him, Spoke to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
What evidence do Muslims rely upon to establish that Jibril, peace be upon him, spoke to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and conveyed revelation to him?
How Many Angels Accompany a Person, and What Are Their Duties?
How many angels accompany a person throughout his life? What duties do they perform, such as protecting him, recording his deeds, and other tasks?
Did the Angels Protect the Prophet ﷺ from the Harm of Abu Lahab’s Wife?
Is it authentically established that the jinn used to protect the Prophet ﷺ when the wife of Abu Lahab wanted to harm him? Are there any authentic or established hadiths concerning this matter?
What Does “the Exalted Assembly” Mean in the Qur’an and Sunnah?
What is meant by the expression “the Exalted Assembly” mentioned in the Qur’an and the Sunnah? Who is included in this description? And what does their “disputation” mean?
The Nature of the Qur’an’s Authority over Muslims and Its Role in Islamic Legislation
What is the nature of the Qur’an’s authority over Muslims according to Islamic tradition? What role does the Qur’an play in Islamic legislation, and what is the relationship between the Qur’an and the Sunnah as sources of Islamic law?
Is There Evidence Outside the Qur’an for the Revelation of Scriptures to Moses and Jesus?
The Qur’an states that Allah revealed the Torah to Moses and the Gospel to Jesus, peace be upon them. However, the Torah and Gospel available today were written down and transmitted by human beings. Are there indications within Jewish and Christian sources themselves that Moses a...
Is What Agrees with Our Shariah from the Books of the People of the Book Considered Truth That Has Not Been Distorted?
It is mentioned in a hadith that a Jewish scholar told the Prophet ﷺ that Allah, the Exalted, places the heavens, the earth, the mountains, and all other creation upon fingers, then says: “I am the King.” The Prophet ﷺ laughed in confirmation and amazement, and recited the words...
Was the Prophet’s ﷺ Stoning of the Two Jews Based on the Distorted Torah?
It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ stoned a Jewish man and woman who had committed adultery, after asking the Jews about the ruling for adultery in the Torah. They found the ruling of stoning in it, although they had tried to conceal it. If the Torah had been subject to distortio...
Does Zihār, Khulʿ, and Liʿān Take Effect in Writing with Intention?
If a husband writes a divorce statement without verbally pronouncing it, divorce does not take effect when there is no intention of divorce, because writing is considered one of the indirect expressions of divorce. Does the same ruling apply to zihār, khulʿ, liʿān, īlāʾ, and fask...
Was the Gospel Revealed in Written Form as the Torah Was?
Was the Gospel that Allah Almighty revealed to Jesus (ʿĪsā), peace be upon him, a written and physical book, as is stated concerning the Torah? Or does the term “Book” not necessarily mean that the revelation came down in the form of a written book? Do the texts allow for the pos...
Was the Qur’an Suitable for Previous Nations Before the Mission of the Prophet ﷺ?
Was the Noble Qur’an suitable for the nations and periods that preceded the mission of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? In other words, was the law of the Qur’an suitable for previous nations before it was revealed? The question here specifically concerns the Qur’an and its law, not Islam...
nquiry About the Distortion of the Torah: When Did It Occur, and Has Anything Authentic Remained?
Was the Torah that Allah تعالى revealed to Moses (peace be upon him) written down, or was it transmitted orally? Did distortion occur at the hands of Moses’ followers? When did this distortion begin? And have any authentic passages from the original Torah revealed by Allah تعالى...
The Number of Books Revealed by Allah تعالى: Is the Hadith of Abu Dharr Regarding Their Number Authentic?
Messages are circulating stating that the number of books revealed by Allah تعالى was one hundred and four books, and that Allah تعالى revealed fifty scriptures to Seth, thirty scriptures to Enoch, ten scriptures to Abraham, and ten scriptures to Moses before the Torah, and then...
The Fate of the Scriptures of Abraham and the Psalms of David (peace be upon them): Were They Altered?
Are the Scriptures of Abraham (peace be upon him) and the Psalms of David (peace be upon him) preserved to this day? Were they subject to alteration? And what is the Muslim’s position regarding texts and sayings attributed to them?
Is the Linguistic Inimitability of the Qur’an Like Shakespeare’s Literary Genius?
Some skeptics say: The Qur’an is distinguished by eloquence and rhetoric, but there have been writers who reached an exceptionally high level of linguistic ability, such as Shakespeare. So why do we not worship Shakespeare if linguistic excellence is the reason for believing in t...
The Ruling on Reading the Books of the People of the Book and Studying Comparative Religion for Da‘wah and Refuting Doubts
Is Comparative Religion a Religious Innovation? Can the Bible Be Used for Da‘wah? Is studying comparative religion considered a religious innovation (bid‘ah)? Is it permissible to use the Bible and other scriptures of the People of the Book as a means of calling people to Islam...
Did Correct Copies of the Torah Exist During the Prophet’s ﷺ Time?
It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ placed a copy of the Torah on a cushion as an act of respect. Does this indicate that the copy was preserved from distortion? Or does it mean that the Torah originally revealed to Moses عليه السلام was the word of Allah, while the version possess...
Ruling on Deliberately Adding a Letter or Word to the Quran During an Answer or Examination
Is deliberately changing a word in a Quranic verse during an examination considered distortion of the Quran, and does it constitute disbelief?
The Scrolls of Abraham and What We Know About Their Nature
What is meant by the Scrolls of Abraham (peace be upon him)? Is there any evidence that explains their nature or the material on which they were written?
Evidence for the Truth of Islam and the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
: What is meant by the Scrolls of Abraham (peace be upon him), and were they physical written scrolls?
Is the Noble Qur’an Preserved from Distortion? Answers to the Main Objections
How should we respond to narrations that are cited as evidence that the Qur’an suffered omission or alteration?
The Difference Between the Old Testament and the New Testament and the Position of Muslims and the People of the Book Regarding Them
What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and what is their relationship to Jesus (Isa), peace be upon him, and Christians today?
The Ruling on Naming a Facebook Page After a Quranic Verse Introduction
Is it permissible to name a religious Facebook page with a name that includes a Quranic verse?
Was the Prophet Foretold by Jesus Named Ahmad Rather Than Muhammad?
Why did Jesus (peace be upon him) mention the name “Ahmad” in his glad tidings, while the Prophet ﷺ is known as “Muhammad”?
The Ruling on Disrespecting the Torah and Gospel and How to Handle Their Copies
What is the ruling on disposing of existing copies of the Torah and the Gospel?
The Ruling on Learning English Through Studying the Bible
What is the ruling on reading or studying the Bible to learn English?
What Were the Scrolls of Abraham, and What Is Reported About Them in the Qur’an and Sunnah?
What were the Scrolls of Abraham (ṣuḥuf Ibrāhīm), and what is authentically reported about their contents and revelation?
The Ruling on Reading and Consulting the Torah and the Gospel
What is the ruling on a Muslim reading the Gospel (Injīl) or Torah (Tawrah) merely out of curiosity and general knowledge? And what does belief in the revealed Books mean?
The Creed of the Salaf Regarding the Noble Qur’an: The Revealed Word of Allah
What is the ruling on a Muslim reading or consulting the Gospel merely for knowledge, without a religious, scholarly, or other legitimate need?
Is the Qur’an Poetry or Prose? What Is the Reality of Its Miraculous Style?
Is it permissible to describe the Qur’an as poetry?
Is the Original Gospel Written in Aramaic Still Extant Today?
Is there today an original Gospel in the Aramaic language? Where could it be found?
The Grammatical Analysis of “al-Ṣābiʾūn” in Surah al-Mā’idah and the Response to the Claim of a Grammatical Error in the Qur’an
What is the grammatical analysis of “al-Ṣābiʾūn” in Surah al-Mā’idah, and why does it appear with wāw in one place and yāʾ in another?
Are the Gospels Today the Gospel Revealed by Allah to Jesus?
How can we reconcile the Islamic belief that the Gospel was revealed to Jesus with the fact that the present Gospels were written later?
Was the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel? Was His Name Explicitly Mentioned?
Where are the glad tidings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ found in the Gospel, and was he mentioned by name or by indication?
Matters the Qur’an Foretold Would Occur and Then Occurred as Allah Had Stated
Did the Noble Qur’an Foretell Future Events That Subsequently Came to Pass?
The Meaning, Pillars, and Fruits of Belief in the Revealed Books
What is meant by belief in the heavenly Books, and what must a Muslim believe regarding them?
Ruling on Possessing the Gospel and Torah and Reading Earlier Scriptures
Is it permissible for a Muslim to possess a copy of the Gospel in order to learn the words of Allah revealed to His servant and Messenger Jesus (ʿĪsā), peace be upon him?
Jacob’s Final Advice, the Places Where the Scriptures of Abraham Are Mentioned in the Qur’an, and How Islam Reached Indonesia
What was the final advice of the Prophet Jacob (Yaʿqūb), peace be upon him, to his children before his death? The Scriptures revealed to the Prophet Abraham, peace be upon him, have been lost, but they are mentioned in the Qur’an in more than one place. Mention two of these plac...
Glad Tidings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Earlier Scriptures and His Description in the Torah and Gospel
Some Muslims told me that Muhammad and Jesus were two great prophets, and they told me that the reason Muhammad is not mentioned in the Gospel is that he was born after the Gospel had been written. However, Jesus was born after the Torah (the Old Testament) had been written, yet...
Is It Enough for a Jew or Christian to Believe in Allah Without Following the Qur’an?
If there is a Jewish or Christian person who believes in Allah and that He has no partner, and believes in the Messengers sent by Allah, peace be upon them, but does not follow the Qur’an, even though he believes that it is from Allah, while assuming that it is permissible to fol...
Is Provision Decreed and Unchanging? What Is the Effect of Supplication, Effort, and Maintaining Family Ties on Increasing It?
If Allah, Most High, has written and decreed the provisions of His servants before creating them, does this mean that a person will receive exactly the amount of provision destined for him regardless of how much he supplicates, strives, and takes the necessary means? And how shou...
If a Person Had Not Stolen, Would the Same Provision Have Reached Him Through a Lawful Means?
If Allah, Most High, has written and decreed a person's provision, then if someone stole money, and we assume that he had not stolen it, would he have received the same money and the same amount of provision through a lawful means? What is the evidence for this?
Did al-Khidr Change the Divine Decree When He Killed the Boy? How Should We Understand the Story of the Boy and Divine Decree?
In the story of al-Khidr, peace be upon him, he killed a boy because Allah, Most High, knew that if the boy lived, he would burden his parents with tyranny and disbelief. Does this mean that the boy had been decreed to live and become a disbeliever, and then al-Khidr came and cha...
How Does Allah Decree the Provision of His Servants? Does Effort Alone Guarantee Wealth?
How should we understand the way in which Allah Almighty has decreed the provision of His servants? Did Allah make one person wealthy because He knew that this person would strive and take the means of becoming wealthy, while making another person poor because He knew that the la...
Does the Writing of Divine Decree Conflict with Human Choice and the Command to Act?
If Allah Almighty has written the destinies of His servants before creating them, and knew what every person would do and what his ultimate fate would be, how can a person still be free to choose and be held responsible for his actions? What is the meaning of the Prophet’s ﷺ sayi...
Is It Permissible to Marry an Infertile Woman? Does Infertility Prevent Marriage?
How does Islam view marrying a woman who cannot have children? Is it disliked to marry her because of her inability to have children, especially given the hadith encouraging marriage to a loving and fertile woman? What might motivate a man to marry an infertile woman while knowin...
Why Did Allah Give Iblis Respite Until the Day of Resurrection, and What Is the Wisdom Behind His Misguiding People?
If Iblis disobeyed Allah and deserved punishment, why did Allah give him respite instead of punishing him immediately, and why did He allow him to whisper to people and lead them astray? What wisdom can a Muslim understand from the existence of Satan and his attempts to misguide...
Why Does a Disbeliever Receive Worldly Blessings Despite Not Believing in Allah?
We may see people who do not believe in Allah or rely upon Him, yet they possess wealth, good health, and children. They may depend solely on material means and achieve many worldly benefits. How should we understand these people receiving provision even though reliance upon Alla...
Is Provision Decreed, So Does a Muslim Not Need to Ask Allah for It?
A statement attributed to Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) is commonly circulated: “Do not ask Allah for provision, for provision is already written; rather, ask Him to bless it for you.” Is this statement authentically attributed to Umar (may Allah be pleased...
Does “Created for Hell” Mean That Allah Forced Them to Disbelieve?
There are hadiths from the Prophet ﷺ stating that Allah Almighty created people for Paradise and created people for Hell. It is also reported that a person may perform the deeds of the people of Paradise and then have his life concluded with the deeds of the people of Hell. Does...
Is There Any Contradiction Between Attributing the Beautification of Deeds to Allah and Attributing It to Satan?
The Qur’an states that Allah Almighty beautified the deeds of the disbelievers, and it also states that Satan beautified their deeds for them and turned them away from the path. How can these two matters be reconciled? Is there any contradiction in attributing the same action to...
Was Adam’s Departure from Paradise an Inevitable Decree? And Did He Eat from the Tree by His Own Choice?
If Allah, Exalted is He, had decreed that Adam (peace be upon him) would descend to the earth before creating him, does this mean that Adam was compelled to eat from the tree? And if he had not eaten from it, would he have remained in Paradise forever? How should we understand t...
Is It Permissible to Describe What Befalls a Person as Bad? Does This Constitute Objection to Divine Decree?
A person may experience something contrary to what he had hoped for and say: “How bad this is,” or “The worst thing would have been for this to happen.” Is such speech considered an objection to Allah’s decree and destiny? Does describing some decreed events as evil or bad consti...
What Is the Difference Between Guidance of Explanation and Guidance of Divine Enabling? And Why Do We Call People to Islam?
If guidance to faith and righteousness is solely in the hands of Allah, why did Allah obligate the prophets and their followers to call people to Islam and acquaint them with the truth? What is meant by guidance in the Qur’an and Sunnah? Is guidance one single type, or does it h...
Does Allah’s Foreknowledge of His Servants’ Actions Mean That He Forces Them to Perform Them?
Is it correct to say: “Allah’s knowledge is knowledge of disclosure, not knowledge of compulsion”? What does this expression mean? Does Allah’s prior knowledge of His servants’ actions and His having written them conflict with the fact that a person has free choice and is respons...
Why Do Some Children of Righteous Parents Go Astray While Some Children of Negligent Parents Become Righteous?
Some fathers and mothers may strive to raise their children upon prayer, obedience, and righteousness, investing great amounts of time and effort in doing so, yet find that some of their children turn away or fall into sins. Conversely, some parents may be negligent in obedience...
Was Man Supposed to Be Given a Choice Before His Creation? Does Divine Decree Conflict with Freedom of Choice?
Why did Allah not give us a choice before creating us: whether we wanted to exist or not? And why was man not given the choice of being a human being or another type of creature? If Allah created us in this world without our choosing, then gave us the ability to choose between tr...
Why Does Allah Test Some People with Poverty Despite His Ability to Enrich Them? Can Wealth, Children, and Guidance Exist Together?
I am going through difficult circumstances, and I wonder: If Allah Almighty is capable of granting me wealth, children, and guidance all together, why does He not do so? It is sometimes said that wealth may corrupt a person, or that children may become a cause of temptation and c...
Does Supplication Repel Divine Decree? And What Is the Authenticity of the Hadith: “You Would Only Marry the Woman Decreed for You”?
It is stated in some discussions that supplication may repel divine decree, while it is attributed to the Prophet ﷺ that he said to a man who wanted to marry a particular woman: “Even if Israfil, Jibril, Mika'il, the Bearers of the Throne, and I among them were to supplicate for...
Are Good Deeds and Bad Deeds Created? Are the Actions of People Created by Allah?
Are good deeds and bad deeds created? If the actions of people, including acts of obedience and sins, are created, then how can a person be held responsible for them, rewarded for a good deed, and punished for a bad deed? Does saying that people’s actions are created mean that a...
Is Provision Decreed? Does Divine Decree Prevent a Person from Striving and Seeking His Rights?
If a person's provision and share in this world are written and decreed by Allah Almighty, should a person simply submit to whatever happens to him and say, “This was decreed, and this is my share”? Or must he strive to seek his provision and claim his rights, even if doing so ex...
Is Death Decreed Along with Its Cause and Place? Is the Country of Death Determined from Birth?
My father passed away after contracting the coronavirus. At first, his symptoms did not clearly indicate how serious the illness was. His condition then deteriorated, and he had to be admitted to the hospital and placed on a ventilator. His lung condition subsequently improved, b...
What Was Written in the Preserved Tablet? Does the Writing of Divine Decree Include All of Allah’s Knowledge?
Is everything written in the Preserved Tablet only what will happen from events until the Day of Resurrection? Or does the Preserved Tablet contain everything that Allah Almighty knows, including things that will not happen or the various possibilities that could be imagined to o...
Why Is Knowledge Mentioned as a Level of Belief in Divine Decree, Even Though Allah Has Decreed Everything?
What is the wisdom behind mentioning knowledge as the first level of belief in divine decree, even though Allah, the Exalted, has decreed things, written them, willed them, and created them? If Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He, has already decreed what will happen, why is it al...
Is Allah’s Will Eternal Only, or Does It Renew When a Thing Is Brought into Existence?
Among the levels of divine decree, will is mentioned together with creation. Is Allah’s will eternally preexistent only, or is there a will that is renewed when a particular thing is brought into existence? If Allah, Glorified and Exalted, knew all things, recorded them, then wi...
What Does It Mean That Allah Decrees the Matter in Heaven? And Is This Decree Renewed with Allah’s Actions?
The Prophet ﷺ said in a hadith: “When Allah decrees the matter in heaven, the angels strike their wings in submission to His words...” What is meant by the Prophet’s ﷺ statement: “When Allah decrees the matter in heaven”? Does this decree occur and continue to be renewed, or is...
Is the Story of Moses and the Barren Woman Authentic? And What Does It Mean That Destiny Changes Through Supplication?
A story attributed to Moses, peace be upon him, is widely circulated. It says that a barren woman came to him and asked him to supplicate to Allah to grant her children. He supplicated for her, and Allah informed him that He had decreed her to remain barren. Then some time passe...
Does Allah See the Deeds of His Servants Before They Occur? What Is the Difference Between Knowledge and Sight?
We know with certainty that Allah تعالى encompasses all things with His knowledge, and that He knows what was, what will be, and what would have been, had it occurred, and how it would have been. Is it correct, then, to say that Allah تعالى did not see the deeds of His servants...
Does the Absence of Trials Indicate Weak Faith? The Reality of a Believer’s Trials
Praise be to Allah. I feel that, by the grace of Allah, I am following the path of righteousness. I strive to learn Islamic knowledge and act upon it, and I make every effort to draw closer to Allah through voluntary acts of worship and obedience. I hope to be among those who att...
Is the Supplication of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab: “O Allah, If You Have Decreed Evil Deeds for Us, Replace Them with Good Deeds” Authentically Reported?
I heard the imam supplicating by saying: “O Allah, if You have decreed evil deeds for us, then replace them with good deeds.” He mentioned that this supplication was reported from ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him. Is this supplication authentically reported f...
Does Yaqub’s Grief over Yusuf Contradict Contentment with Allah’s Decree?
It is said that being content with Allah’s decree is higher than patience, and that whoever reaches the rank of contentment regards the occurrence or non-occurrence of a calamity as equal, and therefore neither becomes distressed nor grieves. But how should we understand this in...
Does Man Have Free Will and Choice Despite Allah’s Prior Knowledge of His Happiness or Misery?
If Allah, the Exalted, has already decreed what a person’s happiness or misery will be, and knew before creating him whether he would be a believer or a disbeliever, obedient or disobedient, how can a person still be free to choose his actions? How do we understand the verse in...
Does a Muslim Receive Reward for Illness? What Simple Deeds Have Great Rewards?
I am suffering from a severe illness that prevents me from performing many acts of worship and other deeds. I hope for the reward of Allah and am content with His decree. Will I be rewarded for my illness? What simple deeds can I perform despite my illness that carry a great rewa...
Is Choosing a Life Partner a Choice Made by the Person or Part of Allah’s Decree?
Is choosing a husband or wife a matter of a person’s own will and choice, or is one’s life partner predetermined and written by Allah Almighty?
What Is the Wisdom Behind Creating Harmful Animals?
Why did Allah, the Exalted, create animals that may harm human beings, such as snakes, scorpions, and rats, even though we do not eat them? What is the wisdom behind their existence?
Does Seeking Medical Treatment Conflict with Divine Decree?
If illness and death are decreed and written by Allah, the Exalted, should we leave a sick person without treatment on the grounds that his appointed time has already been decreed? Or is it permissible to seek treatment and try to save him from death? Can a person change his dest...
Is Man Compelled in His Actions or Does He Have Free Choice?
Is a person compelled in his actions, such that he has no choice or will of his own, or does he possess will and choice? What is the position of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah on this matter?
Are Muslims Determinists?
Are Muslims determinists? What is the position of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah regarding the actions and will of human beings?
The Ruling on Resenting the Birth of Daughters
What is the ruling on someone who becomes resentful when Allah تعالى blesses him with a daughter, feels distressed because of it, or threatens his wife with divorce if she gives birth to a girl?
Is It Permissible to Refuse to Help Those Afflicted by Disasters on the Pretext That It Is Allah’s Will?
What is the ruling on someone who sees Muslims suffering from calamities and disasters, then refuses to help them on the pretext that what has befallen them occurred by the will of Allah? And what is the ruling on someone who says to the poor and needy: “If Allah had willed, He w...
Is It Permissible to Ask Allah to Avert the Divine Decree?
What is the ruling on making the supplication: “O Allah, I do not ask You to avert the divine decree, but I ask You to be gentle and gracious with me”? Is it permissible to ask Allah تعالى to avert a decree if it contains something harmful?
Is Abandoning the Means Part of Reliance upon Allah?
Some Sufis say that relying upon Allah and submitting to His decree and destiny requires abandoning the use of means. Is this correct? And what is the correct position regarding this matter?
The Ruling on Wishing for Death Due to Severe Distress
I have been exposed to major problems in my work and social life. Is it permissible for me to wish for death because of the severity of my distress and anguish?
Is It Permissible to Say “Circumstances Willed It” or “Destinies Willed It”?
What is the ruling on saying: “Circumstances willed it” or “Destinies willed it”, expressions that are commonly used in stories, articles, and everyday speech?
The Ruling on Saying: “The Will of the People Is Part of the Will of Allah”
What is the ruling on the statement made by some thinkers: “The will of the people is part of the will of Allah”? Is it correct to use this expression without qualification?
Why Does Allah تعالى Create People with Intellectual Disabilities?
Why does Allah تعالى create people who suffer from intellectual disabilities, even though Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, is Wise in His creation and decree?
When Is It Permissible to Use the Word “If,” and When Is It Prohibited?
What is the ruling on a person saying: “If I had done such-and-such, this would not have happened”? Is the word “if” prohibited in all circumstances, or is it permissible in some situations? And how can we reconcile the prohibition of using it in the hadith, “For ‘if’ opens the w...
Is It Permissible for a Muslim to Plan for the Future?
Is it permissible for a person to plan for the future and say, “I will do this tomorrow, next month, or next year,” while believing that death may come to him at any time?
The Ruling on Saying “You Don’t Deserve This” to a Sick Person
What is the ruling on some people saying to a sick person when visiting him: “You don’t deserve this,” or, upon hearing that someone is ill: “By Allah, he doesn’t deserve this”?
Why Do Some People Die of Hunger Even Though Provision Is Decreed?
If Allah تعالى has written the provision of every person and guaranteed the provision of His servants, then why do some people die of hunger?
Is a Child Who Is Born into a Disbelieving Environment Held Accountable?
If a person is born into a non-Muslim family and society, and grows up following the religion of his parents until he comes to regard it as the correct religion, then the message of Islam reaches him, is he responsible for abandoning his religion and accepting Islam? Does being b...
Is a Person’s Misguidance and Deviation by the Will of Allah?
If a person goes astray and deviates from the truth, does this happen by the will and decree of Allah تعالى, or does Allah not decree misguidance and deviation?
Does Allah Force His Servants into Disbelief? And How Is the Sealing of Hearts Understood?
The Quran states that Allah تعالى has placed coverings over the hearts of the disbelievers, a veil over their eyes, and has sealed their hearts, making them deaf and blind to the truth. At the same time, it is known that Allah تعالى does not force anyone into disbelief. How, then...
Why Does Allah Test Believers While Giving Sinners the Enjoyment of This World?
Why does Allah test believers who engage abundantly in worship with illnesses and calamities, while sinners and disbelievers may be seen enjoying good health, provision, and worldly comforts?
How Should We Deal with the Death of a Brother Who Died by Suicide? Its Ruling and His Fate
A twenty-five-year-old young man died after hanging himself following a family dispute. His family was overcome with grief and questions about the cause of his death, whether his death was indeed suicide, why Allah decreed this type of death for him, whether his good appearance a...
Why Does Allah Test Children and the Oppressed with Calamities?
Why does Allah تعالى allow children and innocent people to suffer from illness and harm, such as being mistreated by their parents or dying at a young age? If Allah tests a person to examine him, how can a child who has committed no sin be the subject of such a test? And what is...
Why Does Allah Test the Believer Who Remains Righteous?
A woman used to live a stable life. After getting married, she became more committed to her religion and more steadfast in her faith. After that, she began to face many problems and trials. She asks: Why have I been afflicted with trials when I was not among those who committed m...
Do We Act According to Our Own Will?
Have all human actions, such as birth, death, daily activities, and intentions, been decreed by Allah, Exalted be He? Is a person compelled in everything, or does he have the freedom to choose and act as he wishes?
Does Moving to Another House Bring Provision and Wealth?
Does changing one's house or location bring good luck, provision, and wealth? If a person lives in a house where illnesses and misfortunes occur repeatedly, is it permissible for them to move elsewhere?
Types of Speech One Should Refrain From
What types of speech should a Muslim refrain from and avoid discussing?
The Benefits of Hardships
We witness the wars, calamities, and suffering that afflict Muslims in various parts of the world. What wisdom lies behind these hardships? Are the calamities that occur good or evil?
Is There Anything That Can Change Divine Decree?
What things can change the divine decree and what Allah, Exalted be He, has written for us?
Her Father Rejects a Suitor Because He Is a Mujahid and May Die in Battle
A woman wishes to marry a man who is preparing to go for jihad in the future, but her father rejects him out of fear that he may die in battle and his daughter may become a widow. She accepts this possibility and believes that the reward with Allah is greater than worldly benefit...
Explanation of the Hadith: “Bad Omens Are in Women, Houses, and Horses”
What is meant by the statement of the Prophet ﷺ: “Bad omens are in women, houses, and horses”? Does this mean that evil exists in women, houses, or horses in general?
The Meaning of Belief in Divine Decree
What does belief in divine decree mean? Does believing in it conflict with the fact that a servant has will, ability, and choice?
What is the ruling on using the word “coincidence,” and does it involve any prohibited religious meaning?
Is it permissible for me to say, “I met someone by coincidence”? Is the word “coincidence” forbidden or does it constitute shirk (associating partners with Allah)? And what should I say instead?
Is the Human Being Given Free Choice or Compelled?
Does a person have free choice in his actions, or is he directed and compelled to perform them?
A Concise Overview of the Belief of Ahl as-Sunnah Regarding Divine Decree
What is Islam’s view of divine decree and predestination? What must a Muslim believe regarding this matter?
Ruling on Using Divine Decree as an Excuse for Committing Sins or Abandoning Obligations
Is it valid for a sinner to use divine decree as an excuse for committing a sin or abandoning obligatory duties, claiming that this was something Allah had decreed for him?
Do Bad Things That Occur in the Universe Happen by the Will of Allah?
Does everything that occurs in the universe happen by the will of Allah, the Most High? If so, how can sins and evils that Allah does not love occur within His dominion and by His will?
What Is the Wisdom Behind Children Experiencing Pain in This World?
How should we respond to someone who finds the suffering of innocent children in this world difficult to understand, and believes that this pain contradicts faith in the wisdom and mercy of Allah, the Most High?
Weariness with Life
I am a young man who has become tired of life in this fleeting world, and I feel weary and distressed. What should I do?
Is It Permissible for Someone Who Changed His Sex from Male to Female to Be Alone in Seclusion with Women?
A man used to feel that he was a woman. He then underwent surgery to remove his male reproductive organs and change his appearance to that of a woman, and later became Muslim. Should he thereafter be treated as a woman? Is it permissible for women to be alone with him or to host...
“Whoever Relies on His Intellect Goes Astray”
What is the meaning of the statement: “Whoever relies on his wealth, it diminishes; whoever relies on his intellect, he goes astray; and whoever relies on Allah will never go astray”? Does this mean that reason should not be used in scholarly reasoning (ijtihad)? And when is it p...
Is My Marriage Decreed? Do Obedience and Sin Change Divine Decree?
Has Allah تعالى decreed for every person who their spouse will be? Do obedience and sin have an effect on changing the divine decree? And is it permissible for someone who loves a righteous woman who does not love him to ask Allah to make her love him and make her his wife?
Motivations for Success and Overcoming Failure
What motivates some people to resist failure, overcome it, and continue striving for success?
If Everything Is Decreed, How Is the Servant Held Accountable for It?
Are sins and acts of obedience written and decreed by Allah, the Most High? If Allah has decreed that some people will obey and others will disobey, then why is a servant held accountable for his actions, even though everyone is of the same kind?
The Meaning of the Hadith: “Then the Decree Overtakes Him, and He Acts Like the People of Hellfire”
How should we understand the hadith of Ibn Mas‘ud, may Allah be pleased with him, in which a person may perform the deeds of the people of Paradise until there is only an arm’s length between him and it, then the decree overtakes him and he performs the deeds of the people of Hel...
Superstitions Among Common People Involving Omens of Harm
What is the ruling on believing in some superstitions that are widespread among people, such as believing that sprinkling or playing with water causes separation, that opening and closing scissors without need brings problems to the members of the household, or that stepping over...
The Ruling on a Man Wishing to Be a Woman and Vice Versa
Is a man sinful if he says, “I wish my Lord had created me female,” or if a woman says, “I wish I had been a man”? Is this considered an objection to the creation and decree of Allah تعالى?
Words on the Causes of Calamities and Patience in Facing Them
Is the calamity that occurs because of a person's negligence and disobedience different from the calamity that is a trial intended to raise one's درجات (ranks)? If a person regrets the opportunities he has missed, such as education and seeking knowledge, is his sadness and regret...
What Is the Benefit of Salat al-Istikhara If Everything Is Already Decreed?
If everything is already decreed and written by Allah تعالى, what is the benefit of praying Salat al-Istikhara, making supplication, and striving, since Allah’s decree is what will ultimately happen?
Are Provision and Marriage Written in the Preserved Tablet?
Are Provision and Marriage Written in the Preserved Tablet?
Why Did Allah Create Creation While Knowing Their Ultimate Destiny in Paradise or Hell?
If Allah, the Exalted, knows the unseen and knows what people will do, and who among them will be among the people of Paradise or Hell, then why did He create them? And why did He send Iblis down to the earth along with Adam and his descendants, knowing that he would not repent a...
Words and Proverbs That Object to Allah’s Actions and Question His Wisdom and Justice
What is the ruling on some people saying: “Why does our Lord give to someone who is not in need, while the person in need does not receive what he needs?”, or saying: “He gives earrings to someone who has no ears” and “He gives meat to someone who has no teeth”? Do these expressi...
Using Divine Decree as an Excuse for Sin by Saying: “Allah Is Predominant”
What is the ruling on a person saying “Allah is predominant” when he is asked about his negligence, such as being asked: “Why did you not keep your promise?” or “Why did you not do such-and-such?” and he responds: “Allah is predominant”? Is it permissible to use divine decree as...
Explanation of the Hadith: “If Anything Could Precede Divine Decree, the Evil Eye Would Precede It”
How should we understand the statement of the Prophet ﷺ: “The evil eye is real, and if anything could precede the divine decree, the evil eye would precede it”, given that everything that happens to a person has already been decreed in the Preserved Tablet? Does the hadith indica...
What Is the Wisdom Behind Allah Writing the Decrees of Creation in the Preserved Tablet Although He Neither Errs nor Forgets?
Why did Allah تعالى write the decrees of creation in the Preserved Tablet, even though He, Glorified be He, neither errs nor forgets, and His knowledge encompasses everything?
Does Choosing the Sex of the Fetus Conflict with Allah Being the One Who Grants Males and Females?
Does attempting to determine the sex of the fetus through certain methods, such as diet or timing intercourse, conflict with the fact that Allah تعالى is the One who creates the fetus and grants males and females?
When Is Sex Reassignment Surgery Permissible from Male to Female or Vice Versa?
What is the ruling on sex reassignment surgeries? Are they permissible when there is a necessity, such as when a child is born with unclear genitalia or with genital characteristics that do not correspond to their sex, or when a person grows up in a condition that is medically pr...
The Wisdom Behind Children Being Tested with Illnesses in This World, and Their Fate in the Hereafter
How should we respond to someone who finds it difficult to understand why children are afflicted with illnesses and disabilities when they have committed no sin? And what will be their fate in the Hereafter?
The Ruling on Saying: “I Create My Own Destiny”
What is the ruling on a person saying: “I create my own destiny”?
The Hadith: “Indeed, Allah Created His Creation in Darkness, Then Cast Upon Them from His Light”
How authentic is the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ: “Indeed, Allah, the Almighty, created His creation in darkness, then cast upon them from His light. Whoever was touched by His light on that day was guided, and whoever missed it went astray.” And does it contradict the Qur’an and S...
Why Does Allah Decree That Some People Will Enter Hellfire?
If Allah, the Exalted, has decreed that some people will enter Hellfire, and He, Glorified and Exalted, is the Creator of His servants and the Creator of their deeds, then why does He punish them for their deeds? Does decreeing that they will enter Hellfire mean that He forced th...
Repeated Accidents After the Marriage Contract: Are They a Sign That the Wife Is Not Suitable?
I married a woman but have not consummated the marriage, and after the marriage contract several accidents happened to me. Does this indicate that marrying her is not suitable for me? Also, after the marriage contract, I discovered things that I did not know before and began to d...
The Difference Between the Pen of Divine Decree and the Pens Used by People
Is it permissible to say that the pen is a human invention? Does this conflict with the hadith stating that the first thing Allah created was the Pen, given that the pen referred to in the question is the physical object used for ordinary writing?
Universal and Religious Causes and Their Relationship to Success, Failure, and Provision
Does failure in studying and working, delayed provision, and a lack of success indicate negligence in taking the universal causes, or is it due to sins and negligence regarding the religious causes? Does frequent failure and limited provision indicate that Allah is angry?
A Skin Disease That Led Her to Attempt Suicide
A university student suffers from a skin disease and pigmentation on her face, which has caused her severe sadness and psychological distress. She has begun thinking about suicide and has attempted it several times. Does what has happened to her indicate that Allah is angry with...
Entrusting Something to Allah and Then Having It Stolen — What Does It Mean?
If I entrust some money or a possession to Allah and then return to find that it has been stolen, how should this be understood? Does this indicate that the supplication of entrusting it to Allah was not answered?
Is It Permissible to Say: “I Caught a Cold Because of Changes in the Weather”?
Is it permissible for someone who has caught a cold to say: “I caught a cold because of changes in the weather”?
Ruling on Killing Siblings Because They Wanted to Grow Drugs
What is the ruling on someone who killed his siblings because they wanted to grow drugs on their inherited land? And are those who were killed, because they intended to commit this sin, considered martyrs?
Does Affliction Indicate That Allah Does Not Want the Servant?
I have been afflicted with hardship and sorrow for many years, and relief has been delayed despite supplication and repentance, until I began to think that Allah does not want me and does not accept my repentance. My despair eventually reached the point where I began thinking abo...
Guidelines for Taking the Proper Means
How do I know that I have taken sufficient measures without going to excess, and then place my trust in Allah with peace of mind? What are the guidelines for taking the proper means?
Delayed Marriage and Sadness When Friends Get Married
My friends are getting married one after another, and I feel sad and worry that my marriage may be delayed, especially since I do not work and do not go out very often. How should I deal with this anxiety? And is it necessary to communicate with men for a long time before marriag...
Is a Person Accountable for Causing Someone’s Death Even Though Death Is Decreed by Allah?
If a person’s death is decreed by Allah, is someone who causes his death in an accident, such as a person who drives too fast and causes his death, held accountable?
Guidance Comes from Allah, and the Means Come from His Servants
How can we reconcile Allah’s statement: ﴿No soul can believe except by Allah’s permission﴾, with His statement: ﴿Allah guides whom He wills﴾? If guidance is in the hands of Allah, what role does a person have in seeking it? And can a person use divine decree as an excuse if he go...
If Everything Is Decreed by Allah, Why Do We Supplicate to Allah?
If everything is decreed and written by Allah, why do we supplicate to Him and ask Him for our needs, when whatever will happen will happen whether we supplicate or not? And if we supplicate but do not obtain what we want, what is the benefit of supplication? Is it sufficient to...
Why Does Allah Not Answer the Believer’s Supplication During a Prolonged Trial?
My parents are righteous. They love Allah and regularly observe prayer and fasting and recite the Qur’an. Nevertheless, they have been afflicted for years with continuous financial, health, and psychological difficulties. They frequently supplicate to Allah without any apparent r...
Why Do Miracles Not Appear to Support the Oppressed in Our Time?
If Allah تعالى has previously supported His servants through miracles and great signs, as happened with the People of the Elephant, why do we see in our time Muslims being killed and oppressed, and massacres being committed against men, women, and children, despite the abundance...
Does Avoiding Buying a Motorcycle Out of Fear of Accidents Increase One’s Lifespan?
Is it considered shirk (associating partners with Allah) to believe that avoiding buying a motorcycle for fear of its accidents is a reason to increase one’s lifespan, while believing that Allah has already decreed one’s time of death? Is it permissible to give up a motorcycle ou...
Does the Severity of a Trial Indicate Strong Faith? The Meaning of “A Person Is Tested According to His Religion”
What is the meaning of the Prophet’s ﷺ statement: “A man is tested according to his religion”? Does the severity of illness and the prolonged duration of a trial indicate that a person is better in the sight of Allah? And how should a person undergoing hardship understand this ha...
Are Spider Webs in the House a Cause of Poverty?
Is the presence of spider webs in the house a cause of poverty? And what causes have been established in Islamic teachings as leading to poverty or increasing one’s provision?
Faith in Divine Decree and Destiny and the Importance of Patience
What is the status of patience in Islam? And what should a Muslim be patient with?
Will Allah Speak to Everyone on the Day of Judgment?
The Prophet ﷺ said: “There is none among you except that his Lord will speak to him.” Does this include everyone—believers, disbelievers, and prophets? Will every person stand for reckoning, or are some people exempt from it?
Will a Muslim Bear the Sins of a Disbeliever on the Day of Judgment If He Wronged Him?
If a Muslim backbites a non-Muslim or wrongs him and does not seek his forgiveness or settle the matter in this world, will the wronged person be compensated on the Day of Judgment from the wrongdoer’s good deeds? If the wrongdoer’s good deeds run out, will the Muslim bear some o...
Does the Soul of a Believer Remain Suspended Because of a Debt Until It Is Paid?
If a Muslim dies while owing a debt that he has not repaid, does his soul remain suspended because of that debt until it is paid? And if he deliberately refused to repay it despite having the ability to do so, would his punishment be like the punishment of a disbeliever who remai...
Does the Dying Person Knowing the Place of His Death Contradict the Saying of Allah تعالى: “And No Soul Knows in What Land It Will Die”?
Does a person's knowing the place where he will die when he is approaching death—such as dying among his family in his home and seeing the angels of death—contradict the saying of Allah تعالى: “And no soul knows in what land it will die.” [Qur'an 31:34] And is the dying person...
How Can a Child Take Hold of His Father’s Garment on the Day of Resurrection When People Will Be Resurrected Naked?
It is mentioned in a hadith that a young child will meet his father on the Day of Resurrection and take hold of his garment until Allah admits both of them into Paradise. How can he take hold of his garment when people will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection barefoot and n...
Why Did the People of Hell Ask About the Believers Whom They Used to Regard as Evil People?
Allah تعالى says: “And they will say: ‘Why do we not see men whom we used to count among the wicked? Did we take them in mockery, or have our eyes turned away from them?’” [Sad: 62–63] How can the people of Hell ask about the believers who opposed them, when they may have alrea...
What Is the Meaning of Allah’s Saying: “There Is No Town Except That We Will Destroy It”? And How Is the Proof Established Against People?
What is the meaning of Allah تعالى’s saying: “There is no town except that We will destroy it before the Day of Resurrection, or punish it with a severe punishment. That has been inscribed in the Book.” [Al-Isra: 58] And does the destruction and punishment of people take place...
How Does the Prophet ﷺ Respond to the Salām When So Many People Send Blessings and Greetings to Him?
How does the Prophet ﷺ respond to the greetings of peace and prayers of the Muslims, given their enormous number and the differences in their locations? Perhaps millions of prayers and greetings reach him at the same time. And how can this be reconciled with his meeting his entir...
Do the Qur’anic Verses Affirming and Denying Intercession Contradict One Another?
How should we understand the verses that deny intercession on the Day of Resurrection alongside the verses that affirm it? Does this indicate that there is a contradiction between the verses of the Qur’an?
Does the Hadith Comparing the Lifespans of the Nations Indicate That the Lifespan of the Muslim Ummah Is Limited?
How should we understand the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ in which he compared the period of work of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims to portions of the daytime, given that the period of the Christians, from Jesus عليه السلام until the mission of the Prophet ﷺ, was approximately six...
Why Did Allah Make Paradise and Hell Matters of the Unseen?
What is the wisdom behind Paradise and Hell being matters of the unseen, such that a person does not see them directly in this world? And can a person imagine anything of the bliss of Paradise and the punishment of Hell?
Does the Day of Resurrection Have Specific Names? How Many Are There?
What are the names of the Day of Resurrection that are established in the Qur’an and Sunnah? Is their number limited to twenty, eighty, or more?
What Is the Order of the Hawd, the Scale, and the Sirat on the Day of Resurrection?
What is the order of the Hawd, the Scale, and the Sirat on the Day of Resurrection? Does the Sirat come before the Hawd and the Scale?
From Which Earth Will People Be Resurrected on the Day of Judgment If the Earth Is Changed?
If the earth will be changed on the Day of Judgment, from where will people be resurrected after the second blowing of the Trumpet? Will they be resurrected from this worldly earth itself, or from another earth?
Will Some People Apostatize from Islam After the Death of Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him?
When Jesus, son of Mary, peace be upon him, descends at the end of time and calls people to Islam, and religions that oppose Islam disappear, is it established that some of those who accepted Islam during his time will apostatize after his death?
Why Did Allah Punish Some Nations in This World Instead of Delaying Their Punishment Until the Hereafter?
If this world is a place of testing and not the place of complete recompense, why did Allah punish certain peoples, such as ʿĀd, Thamūd, and others, in this world instead of allowing them to remain until the Day of Judgment?
Is the Day of Judgment Fifty Thousand Years Long, and Does the Reckoning End Halfway Through It?
Is it true that the Day of Judgment will last fifty thousand years, and that people will remain in it for only half of that day—approximately twenty-five thousand years—after which the reckoning will end and the people of Paradise will enter Paradise and the people of Hell will e...
How Can We Reconcile the Polytheists Following Their False Gods on the Day of Judgment with Those Gods Disavowing Them?
How can we reconcile the hadiths that mention that the polytheists on the Day of Judgment will follow what they used to worship besides Allah, with the verses that mention that those objects of worship will disavow them, deny that they worshipped them, and not respond to their su...
Does the Hour Begin upon Believers or upon the Worst of Creation?
Could there be righteous believers among the people at the beginning of the Hour who witness the Blast of the Trumpet that causes all living beings to swoon, or will the Hour only begin after all believers have been taken away, leaving only the worst of creation?
How Will the Stars Be Scattered on the Day of Judgment Despite Their Enormous Sizes?
Allah تعالى says: ﴿And when the stars are scattered﴾. Does this mean that the stars will fall onto the Earth? And how could this happen when some of them are enormously larger than the Earth? And will the Earth itself be among the celestial bodies that are scattered?
How Should a Muslim Deal with Reports About Phenomena Said to Be Signs of the Hour?
Many reports about astronomical and geological phenomena are circulating on social media, and some people claim that they are signs that the end of the world is approaching, such as the slowing of the Earth's inner core, the Green Comet, the apparent enlargement of crescents, and...
Will a Child Be Resurrected as a Child, and Will a Pregnant Woman Be Resurrected Pregnant on the Day of Resurrection?
Will a child be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection still as a child, and will a woman who died while pregnant be resurrected while pregnant? Or are the words of Allah, the Most High: “And every pregnant woman will deliver her burden”, and His words: “And the child will turn g...
What Will Be the Fate of the Antichrist in the Hereafter?
What will happen to the Antichrist after his emergence at the end of time? Will he enter Hell, and how severe will his punishment be on the Day of Resurrection?
Is a Child Born Out of Zina Attributed to His Father in Paradise?
If a child born out of zina is not attributed to the biological father in this world in some circumstances, will he be attributed to him on the Day of Resurrection and in Paradise, or will he be attributed to his mother?
Why Did Allah, the Most High, Specify Hellfire as a Punishment of the Hereafter?
Why did Allah, the Most High, make Hellfire one of the most prominent forms of punishment in the Hereafter? And is the punishment of the Hereafter limited to Hellfire alone?
When Will a Person Be Questioned About His Life, Knowledge, Wealth, and Body on the Day of Resurrection?
It is narrated in the hadith: “The feet of a servant will not move on the Day of Resurrection until he is asked about his life and how he spent it, about his knowledge and what he did with it, about his wealth—where he acquired it and on what he spent it—and about his body and h...
Are the Romans Descendants of Isaac, Son of Abraham, Peace Be Upon Them?
Is it established that the Romans are descendants of Isaac, son of Abraham, peace be upon them? And how authentic is the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ: “The Hour will not be established until seventy thousand from the descendants of Isaac invade it.”
Will the Martyr Be Held Accountable After the Resurrection?
Will the martyr who was killed in the cause of Allah be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection like all other people, or will he enter Paradise directly? And does he pass through the stage of Barzakh before the Resurrection and reckoning?
The Blast of Terror, the Death of the Worst of Creation, and the Hour Being Established Upon Them
If the Hour will only be established upon the worst of creation, how will their death occur through the Blast of the Thunderbolt when the angels and the inhabitants of the heavens will also be struck down? Will the inhabitants of the heavens be struck down before the inhabitants...
Do Men and Women Differ in Rank in the Hereafter?
In the interpretation of Allah’s saying: ﴿And men have a degree over them﴾, it has been mentioned that one aspect of men’s distinction over women is superiority in this world and the Hereafter. What is meant by the distinction of men in the Hereafter? Will a woman in Paradise nec...
Is Believing in the Existence of Zombies Disbelief (Kufr)?
What is the ruling on believing in the existence of zombies, meaning dead people who return to life and move among the living? Is such a belief considered disbelief (kufr)?
Is the Right of the Oppressed Lost at the Bridge of Retribution?
If a person is wronged in this world, is he guaranteed to receive his right on the Day of Resurrection? What does retribution between believers mean at the bridge between Paradise and Hell? And does saying that Allah may forgive the wrongdoer and compensate the oppressed mean tha...
Will a Person Enter Paradise If His Good Deeds Outweigh His Bad Deeds by Even One Good Deed? And What Is the Reality of the Bridges on the Sirat?
If a Muslim’s good deeds outweigh his bad deeds by even one good deed, will he enter Paradise without being punished, even if he has committed some major sins? And is it authentically established that there are bridges on the Sirat where a person is questioned in detail about pra...
How Can We Reconcile the Sun Being Rolled Up with Its Drawing Near to the Creatures on the Day of Resurrection?
How can we reconcile Allah’s statement: ﴿When the sun is wrapped up﴾, with what is mentioned in the hadith about the sun drawing near to the creatures on the Day of Resurrection until the distress upon them becomes severe? Does this refer to another sun, or do the two events occu...
Is the Drying Up of the Sea of Galilee a Sign of the Appearance of the Mahdi?
Is the drying up of the Sea of Galilee considered a sign of the appearance of the Mahdi? Will it dry up because Gog and Magog drink its water? And what is its connection to the events of the end times?
What Is the Difference Between the Earth Being Stretched Out in This World and Its Being Stretched Out on the Day of Resurrection?
What is meant by Allah’s statement: ﴿And He is the One who spread out the earth﴾, and His statement: ﴿And when the earth is stretched out﴾? If the earth is already spread out in this world, how will it be stretched out again on the Day of Resurrection?
What Is the Difference Between the Earth Being Stretched Out in This World and Its Being Stretched Out on the Day of Resurrection?
What is meant by Allah’s statement: ﴿And He is the One who spread out the earth﴾, and His statement: ﴿And when the earth is stretched out﴾? If the earth is already spread out in this world, how will it be stretched out again on the Day of Resurrection?
Do the Angels See Allah Almighty in the Hereafter?
Is it established that the angels see Allah Almighty in the Hereafter? And is there any evidence that they see Him, Glorified and Exalted be He, in this world?
Is the Sirat Established? And How Are the Doubts Raised Against It Answered?
Some people deny the Sirat on the Day of Resurrection on the grounds that it contradicts the Qur’an. They say: If the Sirat comes before the reckoning, then what is the purpose of the reckoning? And if it comes after the reckoning, how can some people fall into Hell when the dest...
Was the Dajjal Born to Believing Parents? And Did His Emergence Begin with a Claim of Righteousness?
Is it established that the Dajjal was born to believing parents, and that he began his emergence by claiming righteousness and Islam, then claimed prophethood, and then claimed divinity? And how authentic is the hadith reported concerning this?
Is the Spread of Immoral Acts One of the Signs of the Hour?
Is there a hadith from the Prophet ﷺ stating that among the signs of the end times are the spread of homosexuality, followed by sexual abuse of children, and then bestiality, in this particular order?
How Will the Hour Begin on Friday Despite the Different Days and Time Zones Around the World?
It is established that the Hour will begin on a Friday. How should we understand this given the difference in time zones between countries? It may be Friday in one country while it is Thursday or Saturday in another because of the differences in time zones. Does this mean Friday...
How Authentic Is the Hadith Attributed to the Prophet ﷺ Describing Events That Will Occur at the End of Time?
A statement has circulated that is attributed to Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, in which the Prophet ﷺ allegedly said: “Shall I not tell you about what will happen at the end of time?” It then mentions political events, wars, individuals, names, and events that supp...
What is meant by the Prophet’s ﷺ saying: “Until the buttocks of the women of Daws move”?
It is reported in a hadith from the Prophet ﷺ that he said: “The Hour will not be established until the buttocks of the women of Daws move around Dhul-Khalasah.” What is meant by the description of the women’s buttocks in this hadith? Does the hadith indicate something other th...
How did Iblis tempt Adam عليه السلام with immortality when the Paradise he was in was the Paradise of Eternity?
If the Paradise in which Allah settled Adam and Hawwa عليهما السلام was the Paradise of Eternity, in which there is neither death nor expulsion from it, then how was Iblis able to tempt Adam عليه السلام to eat from the tree and promise him immortality if he ate from it, when he w...
How Could the Prophet ﷺ Fear that the Hour Might Begin Even Though All Its Signs Had Not Yet Appeared?
How could the Prophet ﷺ fear that the Hour might begin during his lifetime, even though many of its signs had not yet appeared, and some of these signs would require a long period of time before occurring? How can his ﷺ fear of the Hour be reconciled with his knowledge that it ha...
Why Does the Mahdi Initially Refuse the Pledge of Allegiance Even Though His Described Qualities Apply to Him?
If the characteristics and name of the Mahdi have been mentioned in the Sunnah, why does the Mahdi himself not know that he is the Mahdi, and why does he flee from those who want to pledge allegiance to him? Does the army being swallowed by the earth indicate that he will realize...
What Makes Death, the Grave, and the Day of Resurrection Places of Happiness for the Believer?
What are the reasons that make death, the grave, and the Day of Resurrection, despite the terrors they contain, stages of reassurance and happiness for the Muslim?
Do Intrusive Thoughts of Denying the Hereafter Mean Weak Faith or Leaving Islam?
Sometimes I experience intrusive thoughts and doubts about the reckoning, the grave, Paradise, and Hell. I wonder about how time passes for the dead, the condition of people in the grave and on the Day of Resurrection, and what life in Paradise will be like. These thoughts become...
How Authentic Is the Hadith: “Indeed, Jesus Did Not Die, and He Will Return to You Before the Day of Judgment”?
How authentic is the hadith attributed to the Prophet ﷺ in which he said to the Jews: “Indeed, Jesus did not die, and he will return to you before the Day of Judgment”?
What Is the Status of the Hadith of Al-Rabi‘ ibn Anas Concerning the Prophet’s ﷺ Dialogue with the Christians?
How authentic is the narration reported by Al-Tabari and Ibn Abi Hatim from Al-Rabi‘ ibn Anas, which contains a dialogue between the Prophet ﷺ and a delegation of Christians concerning Jesus, peace be upon him, including his statement to them: “Do you not know that our Lord is Li...
Does the Dajjal Roam the Earth or Take Different Forms Before His Emergence?
Is the Dajjal currently existing and traveling around the earth, or does he take the forms of other people? And is he able to enter Makkah and Madinah at the present time?
How Will a Disbeliever Receive His Right from a Muslim Who Wronged Him on the Day of Judgment?
If a Muslim wrongs a non-Muslim in this world, and the wronged person does not forgive him, how will Allah grant him justice on the Day of Judgment? Will the Muslim’s good deeds be used as a means of returning this right, even though the disbeliever is not among the people of Par...
Does a Dying Person See Deceased Relatives During the Agony of Death?
Is it authentically established that a dying person sees relatives who died before him? Some dying people call out to their mothers, fathers, or other relatives. Does this indicate that they actually saw them? And what might a person see during his final moments?
Why Will Jesus (ʿIsa), Peace Be Upon Him, Descend at the End of Time?
Why did Jesus, son of Mary, peace be upon him, not die, and why will he descend at the end of time, with his descent being one of the signs of the Hour?
The Events of the Day of Judgment in Order and the Reality of Satan’s Trial at the Time of Death
What is the correct order of the events of the Day of Judgment: resurrection, gathering, the Pool, intercession, presentation and reckoning, the Scale, the Bridge, and then entering Paradise or Hell? And is it true that two devils come to a person at the time of his death in the...
Is It Permissible for a Person to Ask His Friends to Intercede for Him in Paradise?
If some righteous people were discussing Paradise, and one of them said to his companions: “If you enter Paradise and do not find me, then ask about me and intercede for me,” is it permissible to say this?
Is It Permissible for a Woman to Ask Allah to Let Her Drink from the Hand of the Prophet ﷺ at the Hawd?
Is it permissible for a woman to ask Allah to give her, on the Day of Judgment, a pleasant drink from the hand of the Prophet ﷺ, after which she will never thirst again?
Will the Prophet ﷺ Be the First to Be Resurrected After the Trumpet Is Blown?
Will Israfil عليه السلام blow the Trumpet three times: the blast of terror, then the blast of death, and then the blast of resurrection? And if the Prophet ﷺ will be the first to be resurrected on the Day of Judgment, how can this be so when the blast of resurrection requires Isr...
What Is Meant by the Trials of Life and Death? And Is Democracy Related to the Trial of the Dajjal?
What is meant by the trial of life and death from which the Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge? And is democracy part of the trial of the Messiah, the Dajjal?
Where Will the Mahdi Appear, and Where Will Jesus, Peace Be Upon Him, Descend?
Where will the Mahdi emerge from? And where will Jesus, peace be upon him, descend at the end of time?
Can Someone Who Receives His Book in His Right Hand Still Enter Hell?
Can a sinful Muslim who receives his book in his right hand enter Hell because of his sins? And if he enters it and then comes out of it, how can this be reconciled with his joy when receiving his book and saying: “Here, read my book!”?
Did Gog and Magog Receive the Call to Islam?
If Gog and Magog have been confined behind the barrier since ancient times, did the call of the Prophet ﷺ reach them? How can they be among the disbelievers if they never heard about Islam? And what about their descendants and those among non-Muslims who were never reached by the...
Do Believers See Their Lord in Paradise at All Times or on Friday?
Is the believers’ seeing of their Lord, سبحانه, in Paradise something that happens only once, or does it happen repeatedly? And is it authentically established that it occurs every Friday?
Why Do People Not Go Directly to the Prophet ﷺ to Ask for Intercession on the Day of Judgment?
If the Prophet ﷺ is the one granted the greatest intercession on the Day of Judgment, why do people not go directly to him instead of going through Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, peace be upon them?
Where Is the Soul of the Deceased, and What Is Its Condition After Death and Before Burial?
If a person dies and his burial is delayed until the following day, where is his soul during this period? Does it remain suspended until he is buried, and what happens to it?
Can a Person Benefit from His Faith and Deeds If He Does Not Believe in the Hereafter?
Can a person have faith that is beneficial in the sight of Allah while denying or not believing in the Resurrection, Paradise, Hellfire, and the Hereafter?
What Is the Status of the Hadiths Describing the Emergence of the Mahdi?
What is the authenticity of the hadith attributed to Abu Sa‘id al-Khudri رضي الله عنه stating that the Muslim community will suffer severe oppression at the end of time, then Allah will send the Mahdi, who will fill the earth with justice, blessings and rain will become abundant,...
Why Are There Multiple Stages on the Day of Resurrection If the Deceased Has Already Learned His Fate in the Grave?
If the deceased sees in his grave his place in Paradise or Hell, then what is the wisdom behind the gathering, reckoning, Scale, and Bridge on the Day of Resurrection? Has he not already learned his fate beforehand?
Types of Reckoning on the Day of Judgment
What are the types of reckoning in the grave and on the Day of Judgment? How do we understand the Prophet’s ﷺ statement: “Whoever is subjected to detailed reckoning will be punished,” alongside the words of Allah تعالى: “He will be judged with an easy reckoning” [Qur’an 84:8], an...
The Meaning of the Hadith: “I Was Sent and the Hour Is Like These Two”
How should we understand the Prophet’s ﷺ statement: “I was sent and the Hour is like these two,” given that more than fourteen centuries have passed since his mission ﷺ and the Hour has not yet occurred? Does the hadith indicate that the Hour is close in terms of time?
The Ruling on Supplicating for the Deceased to Return to This World
My fiancée’s parents have passed away. She is deeply attached to her mother and misses her greatly, and sometimes she supplicates to Allah, asking Him to bring her mother back to this world. What is the ruling on such a supplication?
The Ruling on Using DNA Testing to Predict the Time of Death
A DNA test has been developed that aims to estimate a person’s biological age and predict the time of their death. It is also used to study certain genetic diseases. What is the ruling on purchasing and using such a device?
The Authenticity of the Hadith: “A Group from My Ummah Will Continue to Uphold the Command of Allah” and the Location of the Victorious Group
How authentic is the hadith: “A group from my Ummah will continue to uphold the command of Allah. Those who abandon or oppose them will not harm them until the command of Allah comes, while they remain victorious over the people”? It has also been said regarding this group: “They...
Is It Established That the Scale of Deeds on the Day of Judgment Has a Tongue?
Is there any authentic evidence that the Scale of Deeds on the Day of Judgment has a tongue?
Are the Prophets Spared from the Squeeze of the Grave?
It is reported in the Sunnah that the grave has a squeeze, and that Sa‘d ibn Mu‘adh, may Allah be pleased with him, experienced it. Does this squeeze also affect the Prophets, peace be upon them, the righteous, and the martyrs? Is there any evidence indicating that they are spare...
Is the Questioning by the Two Angels in the Grave Specific to the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ or Does It Include All Nations?
It is reported that the deceased is questioned in the grave: “Who is your Prophet?” How, then, could someone who lived before the mission of the Prophet ﷺ be asked this question?
Does a Person Who Commits Suicide Remain in Hell Forever?
There are hadiths containing a severe warning against the one who kills himself, including the phrase: “remaining therein forever and eternally,” and the statement of Allah in the sacred hadith concerning one who kills himself: “I have forbidden Paradise to him.” Does this indica...
Will Wars at the End of Time Return to Swords and Spears?
Do the hadiths that mention swords, spears, and horses in the events of the end times indicate that modern technology and civilization will disappear?
Is There a Group Mentioned in the Sunnah That Paves the Way for the Emergence of the Dajjal?
Has it been authentically established in the Sunnah that a group of people will appear before the emergence of the Dajjal and pave the way for his emergence? And is it correct to say that they are the Freemasons?
Do the Verses of Surah Al-Isra Indicate Contemporary Events Concerning the Children of Israel?
What is the meaning of Allah’s saying: “And We decreed for the Children of Israel in the Scripture: ‘You will surely cause corruption on the earth twice, and you will surely rise to a great height of arrogance. So when the promise of the first of the two came, We sent against yo...
Who Are the People of Al-A'raf? And Will They Enter Paradise?
Is there a place between Paradise and Hell called Al-A'raf? Who are the people of Al-A'raf? Will they enter Paradise, or will they be punished in Hell?
How Authentic Are the Hadiths Concerning the Conquest of India?
There are hadiths that speak about the conquest of India and state that those who participate in it will receive great virtue and enter Paradise. How authentic are these hadiths? What are their sources and chains of transmission, and what do they mean?
What Is the Pond of the Prophet, and What Is the Difference Between It and the River of Al-Kawthar?
What is meant by the Pond (Al-Hawd) that believers will visit on the Day of Resurrection? What is the difference between it and the River of Al-Kawthar?
How Can We Reconcile Adam’s and the Prophet’s ﷺ Seeing of Paradise with the Hadith “What No Eye Has Seen”?
If Paradise contains what no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard, and no human heart has ever imagined, how do we understand this in light of the fact that Adam (peace be upon him) lived in Paradise, and that it is authentically established that the Prophet ﷺ saw Paradise an...
What Is the Ruling on One Who Denies the Dajjal, the Mahdi, the Descent of Jesus, and Gog and Magog?
What is the ruling on someone who denies the emergence of the Antichrist (al-Masih al-Dajjal), the appearance of the Mahdi, the descent of Jesus (peace be upon him), and the emergence of Gog and Magog, and claims that the hadiths concerning these matters are fabricated and foreig...
Will People See Jibril (Gabriel), Peace Be Upon Him, on the Day of Resurrection?
Will we see Jibril (Gabriel), peace be upon him, on the Day of Resurrection?
Is It Permissible to Abandon Good Deeds Relying on the Intercession of Relatives and Righteous People?
It is reported that some righteous people may intercede for their families on the Day of Resurrection, and that Allah may bring some of them out of Hell because of this intercession. Is it permissible for a person to take sins lightly and abandon good deeds, relying on the fact t...
Why Does a Child Enter Paradise Without Reckoning While Adults Are Held Accountable?
Where is the wisdom and justice of Allah manifested in the fact that when a child dies while still young, he enters Paradise, while the rest of people are held accountable on the Day of Resurrection?
Can the Living Hear What Happens to the Dead in Their Graves?
Can the living hear the voices of the dead in their graves, whether they are experiencing bliss or punishment? And is hearing the dead considered a sign of sainthood and righteousness?
Where Does the Soul of the Deceased Reside After the Questioning by the Two Angels?
Where is the soul of the deceased after the two angels question him in the grave?
Where Will the Antichrist (Dajjal) Emerge From, Which Lands Will He Reach, and Who Will Follow Him?
Which lands will the Dajjal enter at the end of time? Will his journey be limited to the Levant, Iraq, and the Hijaz? What will be the situation of Muslims in Egypt, the Maghreb, Khurasan, India, and other regions? Will most of his followers be non-Arabs, and will not knowing Ara...
Is the Death of Pigs One of the Signs of the Hour?
Is it reported that the death or extinction of pigs is one of the minor signs of the Hour?
Is a Person Whose Good Deeds Outweigh His Bad Deeds Punished in the Grave?
If a Muslim’s good deeds outweigh his bad deeds, and he is ultimately among the people of Paradise, can he still be punished in his grave because of some of his sins? And does the punishment of the grave conflict with his entering Paradise afterward?
What Is the Meaning of the Hadith About Placing the Sins of Some Muslims upon Jews and Christians?
How should we understand the hadith which mentions that some Muslims will come on the Day of Resurrection with great sins, then Allah will forgive them and place them upon the Jews and Christians? And how can this be reconciled with the statement of Allah, the Exalted: “No bearer...
Is the Punishment of the Grave Exclusive to Disbelievers, or Does It Also Include Sinful Believers?
Is the punishment of the grave specific to the disbeliever and hypocrite, or can a Muslim who committed sins also be punished in the grave?
Can Love of Allah Alone Be a Motivation for Obedience Without Hoping for Paradise or Fearing Hell?
I worship Allah and refrain from sins out of love for Him, out of reverence and respect for His Majesty, and my primary motivation is not the desire for Paradise or fear of Hell. If I am asked, for example, “Why do you not commit adultery?” I say: “I am ashamed before my Lord and...
When Will Death Be Slaughtered? And What Is the State of Those Who Commit Major Sins in the Barzakh?
When will the slaughtering of death mentioned in the hadith take place? Will it be after the sinful monotheists have been brought out of Hell? Do those who commit major sins answer the questions of the two angels in the grave? And do they see their places in Paradise or Hell?
Which Minor Signs of the Hour Have Not Yet Appeared?
Some people say that all the minor signs of the Hour have already appeared, and that nothing remains except the emergence of the Mahdi. Is this statement correct?
The Ruling on Denying Resurrection and the Hereafter and How to Respond to Those Who Deny Them
What is the ruling on someone who denies the existence of the Hereafter and resurrection after death? How can evidence be presented to them and how can they be convinced that resurrection is possible?
Who Takes the Soul of a Sinful Muslim: The Angels of Mercy or the Angels of Punishment?
If a Muslim dies while performing prayers but commits some sins, such as looking at what is forbidden or listening to songs, will the angels of mercy or the angels of punishment take his soul?
Will All Believers See Allah in Paradise?
Is seeing Allah, the Exalted, in Paradise exclusive to believers who never enter Hellfire, or does it include all the inhabitants of Paradise, including sinful Muslims who were punished before entering it?
Is a Martyr Exempt from the Trial and Questioning of the Grave?
Is a martyr who dies in the cause of Allah protected from the trial and punishment of the grave? How authentic are the hadiths on this subject, including the hadith, “The martyr has six blessings with Allah...,” and the hadith, “The flashing of swords above his head is sufficient...
Will the Wronged Receive Justice from Their Oppressors on the Day of Judgment, Even if They Are Disbelievers or Animals?
Will a disbeliever who has been wronged receive justice on the Day of Judgment against a Muslim who wronged them? Will disbelievers receive justice against one another? And will animals receive justice against human beings who have wronged them?
Is It Permissible to Draw a Scale Representing the Weighing of Deeds on the Day of Judgment?
Is it permissible to draw a religious awareness poster depicting a scale with two pans, with symbols of acts of obedience, such as the Qur’an and a mosque, placed in one pan, and symbols of sins and worldly entertainment placed in the other, while citing the verse in which Allah,...
Will Those Whose Good Deeds Outweigh Their Bad Deeds Enter Paradise Without Punishment?
What happens to a Muslim after his deeds are weighed on the Day of Judgment? If his good deeds outweigh his bad deeds, will he enter Paradise directly, or might he enter Hellfire first to be purified of his sins?
How Should You Deal with an Elderly Illiterate Mother Who Struggles to Learn Prayer and Doubts the Resurrection?
My mother is elderly and cannot read or write. She has memorized nothing from the Qur’an except Surah Al-Fatihah. She tries to pray but cannot learn all the prescribed words of prayer, and she also has difficulty speaking clearly. She asks about resurrection after death and says,...
Will People Be Called on the Day of Judgment by Their Fathers’ Names or Their Mothers’ Names?
Is it authentic that people will be called on the Day of Judgment by their own names and their mothers’ names, such as “So-and-so, son of So-and-so”? What is the authentic evidence regarding this matter?
When Will the Hour Come Upon the Worst of People?
It is reported that the Hour will not come until the worst of creation remain, that no believer will be left, and that Allah’s name will no longer be mentioned on earth. Will this happen before the emergence of the Dajjal, or after Islam appears in the end times? And how can this...
Who Takes the Souls of Animals and Birds When They Die?
When animals and birds die, does the Angel of Death take their souls? Where do their souls go after death? And will they be resurrected on the Day of Judgment?
Can the People of Paradise See Whichever Women They Wish?
If a Muslim enters Paradise, can he see the female Companions, the Mothers of the Believers, or righteous women among the people of Paradise, such as Rābiʿah al-ʿAdawiyyah?
Is the Mahdi Already Alive, or Will He Appear at the End of Time?
Is the awaited Mahdi already alive in our time? Has it been established that he has already been born? Does he resemble the Prophet ﷺ? And what is the truth about the claims circulating regarding his appearance or his current existence?
Does a Righteous Deed Take the Form of a Man in the Grave?
How authentic is the widely circulated hadith that says righteous deeds, especially the Qur’an, come to the deceased in the grave in the form of a handsome man, defend him when Munkar and Nakir question him, and then give him glad tidings of entering Paradise?
How Should the Verses About the Life, Death, and Ascension of Jesus (peace be upon him) Be Understood?
How should we understand the words of Allah spoken by Jesus (peace be upon him): “And peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I am raised alive” [Maryam 19:33], alongside the words of Allah: “They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him” [An-Nisa 4:157]...
Does Satan Tempt the Dying Person by Calling Him to Judaism or Christianity? And What Is Meant by the Trial of Death?
Is it established that Satan comes to a dying person in the form of his parents and calls him to Judaism or Christianity? Does this trial occur before the questioning by Munkar and Nakir? And what is meant by the trial of life and death?
Does a Sinful Muslim Receive His Record in His Right Hand on the Day of Judgment?
When the records of deeds are scattered on the Day of Judgment, does the person who receives his record in his right hand enter Paradise without punishment? And does the person who receives it in his left hand remain eternally in Hell? What will be the fate of a sinful Muslim who...
Who Are the Everlasting Youths in Paradise?
Who are the everlasting youths mentioned by Allah Almighty as serving the people of Paradise? Are they the Muslim children who died at a young age?
Do the Souls of the Dead Meet and Visit One Another in the Life of Barzakh?
Do the dead meet in their graves? Can their souls see one another and visit each other during the life of Barzakh?
Is There a Special Virtue in Dying During Ramadan?
Is it true that whoever dies during Ramadan enters Paradise without reckoning or punishment simply because they died in this month?
What is the Difference Between the River of Al-Kawthar and the Prophet’s Hawd ﷺ?
What is meant by Al-Kawthar? Is it a river in Paradise or a basin on the Day of Judgment? And is it exclusive to the Prophet ﷺ?
What Is the Reality of the Blowing of the Trumpet, and How Many Times Will It Be Blown?
What is meant by the “Trumpet” mentioned in the Qur’an? How will it be blown, and how many times will it be blown?
Did the Prophet ﷺ Know When the Day of Judgment Would Begin?
Did the Prophet ﷺ know when the Hour would occur, or is the timing of the Hour part of the unseen knowledge that Allah alone knows?
The Falsehood of Specifying the Date of the Day of Judgment and the Age of the World
Is it authentic that some scholars stated that the world is seven thousand years old and that the Day of Judgment would occur before the year 1500 AH, based on certain hadiths and reports?
Why Has Allah Hidden the Punishment of the Grave from People’s Eyes?
Is the punishment of the grave one of the matters of the unseen? And why did Allah تعالى not make people see it and experience it?
How Do We Respond to Someone Who Denies the Punishment of the Grave Because There Is No Visible Evidence of It?
How should we respond to someone who denies the punishment of the grave on the grounds that if the grave were opened, the deceased would not be found to have changed, nor would the grave appear to have become constricted or expanded?
Is the Day of Judgment One Day? How Long Does It Last?
Is the Day of Judgment one single day, or do its stages and events indicate that there are multiple days?
Will a Disbeliever Be Held Accountable for Abandoning Obligatory Acts Even Though He Did Not Believe?
How will a disbeliever be held accountable on the Day of Judgment for his deeds, even though he did not enter Islam and did not follow the religious obligations?
Why Did the Prophets Warn Against the Dajjal Even Though He Will Appear at the End of Time?
If the Messiah, the Dajjal, will not appear until the end of time, why did the prophets warn their peoples about him? And when and where will he appear?
How Will People Endure the Sun Drawing Near to Them on the Day of Judgment?
How can the sun come as close as one mile to creation on the Day of Judgment, when such proximity to the Earth in this world would cause it to burn?
Does the Dead Person Sit in His Grave and Get Questioned? How Does This Happen?
Is the questioning of the deceased in his grave a real event? And how does he sit and get questioned when the grave may be narrow?
Is the Grave the Final Abode of a Person?
Is it correct to say about a deceased person after burial: “He has moved to his final abode”? Is the grave the final dwelling place of a person?
Will a Muslim Find in Paradise What He Loves, Such as Airplanes and Means of Air Travel?
If a person loves something in this world very deeply, can he find it in Paradise? And if someone loves airplanes and flying, could he have an airplane or even an airport in Paradise?
What Age Will the People of Paradise Be?
At what age will men and women enter Paradise, and will they remain at that age forever?
What Questions Will a Person Be Asked on the Day of Judgment?
What are the most important matters for which a person will be held accountable on the Day of Judgment, and what questions will he be asked?
؟How Is a Person Resurrected After Death?
Is a person recreated after death, and what will his appearance be like when he is resurrected on the Day of Judgment?
What Are the Three Questions a Person Is Asked in the Grave?
What questions will a person face in his grave, from which the Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge with Allah?
How Are the Records of Deeds Given Out and Deeds Weighed on the Day of Judgment?
How will the records of deeds be distributed to people on How will the records of deeds be distributed to people on the Day of Judgment? And how will deeds be weighed? the Day of Judgment? And how will deeds be weighed?
How Will People and Animals Be Gathered on the Day of Judgment?
What will people be like when they are resurrected and gathered? Will they be resurrected wearing clothes? And will animals be gathered on the Day of Judgment?
What Is the Ruling on Believing in the Reincarnation of Souls?
What is the ruling on believing that a person's soul moves after death into another body? What is the Islamic position on this belief?
What Is Meant by Belief in the Last Day and What Are Its Effects?
What is meant by belief in the Last Day, what does it include, and what are its fruits in the life of a Muslim?
Will a Disbeliever Be Held Accountable for His Deeds on the Day of Resurrection?
A believer will be held accountable for his deeds on the Day of Resurrection. How, then, will a disbeliever also be held accountable, even though he does not adhere to the religious obligations that the believer observes?
Will Retribution Take Place Between Animals on the Day of Resurrection?
Is it authentically established that animals will receive retribution from one another on the Day of Resurrection, even though they are not legally accountable under Islamic law?
What Does the Hadith About Placing the Sins of Some Muslims on Jews and Christians Mean?
How authentic is the hadith stating that some Muslims will come on the Day of Resurrection with many sins, then Allah will forgive them and place their sins upon the Jews and Christians? What does this mean?
Has It Been Established That the Day of Resurrection Will Begin on Friday, the Tenth of Muharram?
It is said that the Day of Resurrection will begin on a Friday that coincides with the tenth of Muharram. Is this true? If so, how would the date differ between countries because of differences in days and calendars?
What Is the Fate of Those Who Were Never Reached by the Message of Islam?
What is the ruling concerning someone who dies without having received the message of Islam, or who received it in an incorrect or distorted form?
Will the Believer Meet Allah and See Him on the Day of Resurrection?
Where is Allah تعالى? Can a person meet Allah تعالى and see Him on the Day of Resurrection?
Can Someone Who Did Not Utter the Two Testimonies and Was Never Reached by the Message of Islam Be Considered a Muslim?
If a person died without ever receiving the message of Islam, was good-natured, did not commit major sins, and believed that all religions are valid and that all their followers are upon the truth, what is the ruling concerning him and what will be his fate on the Day of Resurrec...
What is the Meaning of Allah’s Saying: “O Assembly of Jinn and Humans, If You Are Able to Pass Beyond…”
What is the interpretation of Allah’s saying in Surah Ar-Rahman: “O assembly of jinn and humans, if you are able to pass beyond the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass beyond. You will not pass beyond except with authority.” [Ar-Rahman: 33]
What Is the Ruling on Those Who Never Received the Message of Islam?
What will be the fate of people who never received the message of Islam at all, or who received it in an incorrect or distorted form?
Does the Judgment of a Believer Differ from That of a Disbeliever on the Day of Resurrection?
Does the duration of the judgment on the Day of Resurrection differ between a believer and a disbeliever? Will the believer’s judgment be shorter and easier?
What Is the Fate of Atheists and Those Who Do Not Believe in Islam on the Day of Resurrection?
What is Islam’s position regarding atheists? Do Muslims believe that the fate of those who do not believe in Allah and His Messenger ﷺ is Hell?
Is It Permissible to Collect the Ablution Water of Several People to Treat Someone Afflicted by the Evil Eye?
If someone is afflicted by the evil eye, but the person who caused it is not known with certainty, is it permissible to ask everyone present to perform ablution and collect the resulting water in one container, then wash the afflicted person with it? Or must each person's water b...
Will Believing Jinn Enter Paradise? What Is the Evidence?
What is the Islamic evidence that believing jinn will enter Paradise, and have scholars unanimously agreed on this matter?
Do Jinn Eat with the Members of a Household? Is the Report About Muslim Jinn Living in Every House's Ceiling Authentic?
What is the authenticity of the report attributed to Yazid ibn Jabir, which states that the ceiling of every Muslim household contains Muslim jinn who come down when food is served, eat with the family, and protect them by Allah's permission?
Do Jinn Still Eavesdrop on the Heavens After the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ?
Do jinn still eavesdrop on the heavens after the Prophet ﷺ was sent, and transmit what they hear to sorcerers and fortune-tellers? What is the evidence for this from the Quran and Sunnah?
Is It Permissible to Use Copper Rods to Detect Magic and Jinn Possession?
Is it permissible to use copper rods, or what is known as the science of "Qanqana," to detect magic and jinn possession, if the person does not seek help from the jinn or use talismans, but instead relies on concentration and remembrance of Allah while using the rod? Is this cons...
Will Believing Jinn Have Hūr al-ʿAyn in Paradise Like Human Believers?
Will believing jinn receive the blessings of the Hūr al-ʿAyn in Paradise, just like Muslim human beings? Will there be separate Hūr al-ʿAyn for jinn and others for humans?
What Is Sprinkled Magic, and How Can It Be Treated Through Islamic Ruqyah?
What is meant by sprinkled magic? How can a person get rid of it and treat it?
Can Infants See Angels and Jinn? Is Their Laughter Evidence of This?
Can infants see angels or jinn? If a baby laughs while looking at an empty space, does this mean that the baby has seen an angel?
Are the Hadiths About the Evil Eye and Envy Abrogated? Can the Evil Eye Lead to Death?
Have the hadiths stating that the evil eye may cause a person to die or enter the grave been abrogated, or is the effect of the evil eye established in Islam?
Can a Person’s Jinn Companion Become Muslim?
Can a person’s jinn companion (Qareen) embrace Islam and abandon disbelief and whispering, or does every person’s Qareen remain in disbelief and misguidance?
What Is the Reality of Ghouls? Is It Permissible to Deny Their Existence?
What is the Islamic ruling on denying the existence of ghouls? Are they a type of jinn or devils?
Can a Sorcerer Control a Person and Force Them to Do Things Against Their Will?
Can a sorcerer bring someone from their location without their knowledge or consent and make them commit a forbidden act without realizing what is happening?
Are There Five Places in the Home Where Devils Take Shelter?
How authentic is the claim that there are five places in the house where devils reside, such as unused beds, bathrooms, hanging clothes, statues, and fireplaces?
Why Does a Donkey Br ay During Ramadan Despite the Devils Being Chained?
It is established that a donkey brays when it sees a devil, and that devils are chained during the month of Ramadan. So why does a donkey continue to bray during Ramadan?
Are the Devils Chained During Ramadan Only the Rebellious Devils?
Are there authentic hadiths indicating that the devils chained during Ramadan are only the rebellious jinn (Maradat al-Jinn), excluding the other devils?
Do Bewitched People Show Symptoms When Seeing the Person Who Bewitched Them?
Can a bewitched person be affected when seeing the person who bewitched them, experiencing symptoms such as trembling, convulsions, choking, and crying? Are these symptoms evidence that this particular person performed the magic?
Can Divorce Cure the Evil Eye and Envy? Is It Permissible to Pretend to Separate to Avoid Envy?
Is divorce considered a remedy for the evil eye and envy? Is it permissible for a husband to divorce his wife with one pronouncement of divorce, or falsely spread the news that they have separated, with the intention of keeping the evil eye and envy away from them?
Is It Permissible to Repeat Washing with the Trace of the Person Who Caused the Evil Eye? How Many Times Can It Be Used?
Is it permissible to reuse the trace of a person who afflicted someone with the evil eye for washing again, or must a new trace be obtained? Is it permissible to repeat the washing more than once, and what is the maximum number of times?
How Do the Evil Eye and Envy Affect a Person? Can They Cause Illness, Poverty, or Death?
How can the evil eye and envy affect a person and cause illness, poverty, or death, even though everything is predestined and written by Allah? What is the evidence for this? Does Surah Al-Falaq protect against the evil of the envious?
Does Reading Horoscope Messages and Predictions About the Future Mean That Prayers Will Not Be Accepted for Forty Days?
I received a text message containing predictions about the future and horoscope readings. I read it two or three times simply to make sure of its contents, without visiting a fortune-teller or soothsayer, and without believing what it said. Does this mean that my prayers will not...
Is It Permissible to Obtain the Trace of a Person Who Caused the Evil Eye Through Their Voice Over the Phone and Wash with It?
Is it possible to obtain the trace of a person who afflicted someone with the evil eye by placing a mobile phone next to a glass of water while that person is speaking, so that the sound vibrations are transmitted to the water, and then using this water for washing? Is this metho...
What Is the Islamic Ruling on Using “Al-Taqaf” to Recover Stolen or Lost Property?
What is the Islamic ruling on a practice known as “Al-Taqaf,” which is widespread in some countries? A person visits someone claiming religious knowledge, who writes a paper containing verses from the Quran. The person then places it at the location where something was stolen or...
Is It Permissible to Seek the Help of Muslim Jinn for Treatment or to Find the Location of Magic Spells and Stolen Property?
Is it permissible to seek the help of Muslim jinn to treat magic, locate magic spells, or find missing belongings? Is a person who deals with Muslim jinn considered a fortune-teller or soothsayer? And does someone incur sin by seeking their help based on the opinions of some scho...
Can Animals Afflict Humans with the Evil Eye?
Can animals afflict humans with the evil eye, just as humans and jinn can? Is it established that cats or dogs can harm people through their gazes, especially when someone eats in front of them?
Can Humans Trap Jinn in Bottles and Control Them?
Some people claim that they can control jinn and imprison them inside bottles. Is this possible? Can a Muslim do this without using magic or seeking closeness to the jinn?
How Authentic Is the Hadith “Whoever Learns Something of Magic, Little or Much”? Can a Sorcerer Repent?
How authentic is the hadith: “Whoever learns something of magic, whether little or much, his final covenant with Allah will be broken”? Is the additional narration, “His prescribed punishment is execution unless he repents,” authentic? Can a sorcerer or someone who learns magic r...
What Is the Book Akam al-Marjan fi Ahkam al-Jan? Who Is Its Author?
Who authored the book Akam al-Marjan fi Ahkam al-Jan? What is its standing among Islamic scholars? Is it considered a reliable book that can be relied upon when learning about the conditions and rulings concerning the jinn?
Does Playing a Recording of Surah Al-Baqarah Drive Devils Away from the House? Does It Prevent a Person's Qareen from Entering?
Is playing Surah Al-Baqarah through a mobile phone or computer sufficient to drive devils away from the house, or must it be recited directly? Does reciting Surah Al-Baqarah prevent a person's Qareen from entering the house, even though the Qareen constantly accompanies that pers...
Where Does a Person’s Jinn Companion Go After Their Death? Can It Be Summoned?
Where does a person’s jinn companion go after the person dies? Can sorcerers summon this companion to learn the person’s secrets and details of their life? And how can the companion be protected so that sorcerers cannot exploit it?
What Is the Difference Between the Plague, the Poking of Jinn, and Satan’s Affliction Through Possession?
Does the Prophet’s hadith ﷺ, “The destruction of my nation will be through killing and plague; [the plague is] the poking of your enemies from among the jinn,” explain the meaning of Allah’s statement: “Those who consume usury will not stand except as one stands who is being bea...
Is It Permissible to Believe a Jinn When It Tells a Ruqyah Practitioner About Unseen Matters During Ruqyah?
During Islamic ruqyah, one of the jinn told me that it could see the gates of heaven open after the recitation of the Qur’an, supplications, and remembrance of Allah. It then declared that it had embraced Islam. Can jinn actually see the gates of heaven? And is it permissible to...
Can Satan Take the Form of a Human? What Is the Evidence?
Is it authentically established that Satan can appear in human form, speak to a person, and tell them various things and stories? And how authentic is the hadith stating that Satan appeared to Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) in the form of a man?
Are There Miracles Granted to the Righteous in Treating Magic and Expelling Jinn?
Can Allah honor some of His righteous servants by granting them the ability to treat magic and expel jinn from a person? Are the practices of some people who perform dervish rituals and pierce their bodies with skewers without feeling pain considered a miracle? And is it permissi...
Is Using a Magical Perfume to Attract a Woman Considered Shirk?
A person used a perfume given to him by a colleague, who claimed that it was a magical perfume that would make the woman he desired more attracted to him. He became uncertain about whether using it was permissible and feared that it might constitute shirk. Before using it, he sup...
Can Humans See the Jinn? And How Did Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) See Iblis?
If Satan entered Paradise and whispered to Adam and Hawwa (Eve), peace be upon them, how was Adam able to see him, given that Allah, the Exalted, informed us that Satan and his tribe see us from where we cannot see them? Is it true that a war took place long ago between humans a...
Do Anger, Sadness, and Extreme Happiness Invalidate a Person’s Spiritual Protection Against Satan?
Some ruqyah practitioners claim that certain things invalidate a person's spiritual protection against Satan, such as intense anger, extreme happiness or sadness, crying, fear, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, excessive thinking, despair, isolation, and sins. Is it correct to believ...
Is Every Misfortune or Sudden Malfunction Caused by Envy?
Are there signs or indications that certain incidents, such as an electrical appliance malfunctioning or a sudden fire breaking out, are caused by envy (hasad)? Is it correct to believe that such misfortunes result from the evil eye?
Is the So-Called “Zuhri Person” Real or a Myth? What Is the Ruling on Believing in Their Alleged Abilities?
There is widespread talk about a person known as the “Zuhri” or “Zouhri.” It is claimed that this person has certain distinctive marks on their hand, head, tongue, or eye, and possesses supernatural abilities, such as seeing jinn and hidden treasures. It is also claimed that if c...
Is Magic Real? And Why Can't Sorcerers Control the World Through the Jinn?
Some people claim that magic is nothing more than sleight of hand and deception, while the Noble Quran affirms the existence of magic and its effects. However, if a sorcerer can control the jinn and subjugate them, why doesn't he use this ability to control rulers and wealthy pe...
Is There an Authentic Supplication from Prophet Solomon (Peace Be Upon Him) That Protects Against Harm from the Jinn?
Some spiritual healers circulate a supplication claiming that Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him) made the jinn pledge not to harm anyone who recites it, and that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ permitted Muslims to use it. Is this supplication authentic? What are the authentic remembrances t...
Does Jinn Possession Affect Only Muslims, or Can It Also Affect Non-Muslims?
Some people believe that jinn possess only Muslims and cannot possess non-Muslims or Christians, whether they live in Muslim countries or Western countries. Is this belief correct? Can jinn possess a non-Muslim?
Is Denying the Existence of Jinn Disbelief? Is It Valid to Pray Behind Someone Who Denies Their Existence?
Is it permissible to pray behind someone who does not believe in the existence of jinn? What is the ruling on someone who denies the existence of jinn despite their existence being established in the Noble Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah?
Is the Failure of a Body to Decompose After Death Evidence of the Deceased Person's Righteousness?
Is the failure of some bodies to decompose after death evidence that their owners were holy or righteous? Do Muslims believe that a body remaining intact without decomposing is a sign of honor bestowed upon the deceased?
Is It Permissible to Kill Snakes and Serpents? What Is the Ruling on Killing Jinn Appearing in Their Form?
Is it permissible to kill snakes and venomous serpents found outside the home out of fear for the safety of one's family? What is the ruling regarding snakes found inside the house, given the possibility that they may be jinn? Is it true that killing a jinni appearing in the form...
Is It Permissible to Watch Videos Showing People Performing Islamic Ruqyah?
Is it permissible to watch videos in which people are shown reciting Islamic ruqyah over patients?
Can Jinn Harm a Man’s Wife After Marriage if He Is Afflicted with Possessive Jinn?
A man believes that he is afflicted by a possessing jinn with romantic intentions (al-‘ishq), and he wants to get married. However, his fiancée is afraid that the jinn might harm her after marriage. Is it possible for the jinn to attack her?
Does Burning Black Seed and Salt Treat Magic, Envy, and the Evil Eye?
Does burning coarse salt and black seed help ward off magic, envy, and the evil eye, and relieve distress? Is it permissible to fumigate the body, clothes, and home? Is there a specific time for doing so?
Is It Permissible to Use Ablution Water for Protection Against the Evil Eye Before Being Afflicted by It?
Some women have become accustomed, when gathering together, to performing ablution in one shared container and then using the ablution water, believing that it protects them from the evil eye and envy, even though none of them has been afflicted by the evil eye. What is the rulin...
Does Magic Still Exist Today? Did Its Effects End with the Revelation of the Two Protective Surahs?
Is magic real, and does it still exist to this day? I have heard someone say that magic existed before the revelation of Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas, but its effects came to an end when these two surahs were revealed. How accurate is this claim?
Is Thinking About Suicide and Social Isolation Evidence of Witchcraft? What Is the Treatment?
What could cause a 20-year-old girl to change dramatically, begin hating life and thinking about suicide, isolate herself from people, refuse food and ruqyah (Islamic spiritual healing), and believe that Allah hates her? Could she be affected by witchcraft? What is the solution t...
Can Jinn Steal Money from Safes? And How Can Stolen Property Be Recovered?
Money and gold are disappearing from a safe secured with a combination code that nobody knows. This is happening despite the continued recitation of Surah Al-Baqarah in the house. Could the jinn be responsible for stealing them? And can they return the stolen property?
Is a Husband Allowed to Prevent His Wife from Consulting Islamic Scholars or Seeking Treatment?
A woman is suffering from the effects of the evil eye and has begun experiencing difficulty in worship, doubts, marital problems, and shortcomings in fulfilling her responsibilities. Her husband prevents her from contacting Islamic scholars to ask for religious rulings or from fo...
Do Frequent Misfortunes Indicate That a House Has Been Affected by the Evil Eye? Is Moving to Another Home Permissible?
A family has experienced a series of successive misfortunes, including the wife's illness, one of the children's poor health, deteriorating financial circumstances, and problems at work. Could the evil eye have affected the house? Would moving to another home solve these problems...
Does Leaving a Prayer Rug Unfolded Allow Jinn to Enter the House?
Some people are accustomed to folding their prayer rugs after finishing their prayers. They believe that jinn enter the house and pray on them if they are left unfolded. Is there any basis for this belief in Islamic teachings? Is it necessary to fold the prayer rug after prayer?
When Does a Muslim Need Islamic Ruqyah, and When Should They Consult a Psychiatrist?
How can a Muslim distinguish between a condition that requires Islamic ruqyah and one that calls for consulting a psychiatrist?
Can the Jinn See the Angels? What Is the Evidence?
Can the jinn see the angels, or is the ability to see them exclusive to human beings?
How Can You Protect Your Home from Witchcraft and Devils? What Is the Ruling on Wearing a Ring Over Which Quran Has Been Recited?
My parents have been experiencing disagreements and problems for years. Some ruqyah practitioners recited Quran in our home and told us that there was witchcraft and that my mother was possessed. Then someone went to a sheikh who claimed to know the cause of the problem before e...
