he Ruling on Superstition and Bad Omens Related to Places and Events
Is avoiding a certain place because a painful accident occurred there, or because a loved one died there, considered forbidden superstition or belief in bad omens?
The Most Beautiful Names of Allah and the Principles for Affirming Them
Is “Ar-Rafi‘” one of the Most Beautiful Names of Allah? And what is the ruling on using this name for Allah?
The Meaning of the Testimony of Faith in Islam
How can a Muslim say, “I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,” even though they have not seen Allah Almighty or the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with their own eyes?
Shirk in Worship and Its Relationship to the Oneness of Lordship
Is worshipping someone or something other than Allah considered shirk even if the person does not believe that the object of worship creates, provides sustenance, or possesses any of the attributes of Lordship?
Hanifiyyah and Its Followers Before the Mission of the Prophet ﷺ
What is the ruling on someone who believed in the Oneness of Allah and followed the religion of Abraham عليه السلام before the mission of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? Would such a person be considered among Ahl al-Fatrah?
Ruling on Amulets and Charms Used to Ward Off the Evil Eye and Magic
What is the ruling on wearing strings or charms that people believe protect them from the evil eye or magic? Is it permissible to wear them merely as a custom without believing that they can bring benefit or cause harm?
Prescribed Words of Remembrance When Admiring Something
What is the ruling on saying “Ya Salat an-Nabi” or “Ya Salati ‘ala an-Nabi” when seeing something beautiful or when feeling surprised or impressed?
Swearing by Other Than Allah and Appealing by the Rights of Kinship
What is the ruling on saying, “I ask you by Allah and by the ties of kinship,” or “I adjure you by Allah and by kinship”? Is this considered swearing by other than Allah, or is it a permissible form of appeal?
The Reality of Allah’s Awliya and the Limits of Their Miracles in Islam
What is the ruling on believing that some awliya (righteous servants of Allah) can control affairs in the universe, bring benefit or harm, or fulfill people’s needs by Allah’s permission?
The Ruling on a Muslim Who Is Unaware of the Details of Tawhid
Is a person considered Muslim if he pronounces the two testimonies of faith and practices the rituals of Islam but does not know the details of Tawhid or the conditions of the declaration “La ilaha illa Allah” (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah)?
Submitting to Allah’s Wisdom When the Wisdom Behind Some Rulings Is Unclear
What should a Muslim do if he does not understand the wisdom behind an Islamic ruling and feels that his own opinion is more just or wiser than it?
The Revealed Religions and Islam’s Position Toward Them
Is it correct to describe Judaism and Christianity as revealed or heavenly religions? And what is Islam’s position toward them after the mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
The Two Testimonies of Faith and Their Role in Entering Islam
Does the phrase “There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah” appear in the Qur’an? And what is the evidence that pronouncing the two testimonies of faith is the basis for entering Islam?
The Religion of Abraham and Its Relationship to Islam
Are Muslims followers of the religion of Abraham (Ibrahim), peace be upon him? Is it permissible for a Muslim to say, “I follow the religion of Abraham”?
Shirk, Major Sins, and Their Relationship to Forgiveness and Repentance
How can we reconcile Allah’s statement that shirk is not forgiven with the verses in Surah Al-Furqan that mention shirk, murder, and adultery, then open the door of repentance from all of them? And will a person who commits a major sin remain in Hell forever?
The Wisdom Behind Allah Swearing by Some of His Creations in the Qur’an
Why does Allah swear in the Qur’an by created things such as the sun, the moon, and the night, even though Allah is truthful and does not need an oath to confirm His words?
Does the Moon Affect Human Behavior and Female Fertility?
Do the phases of the moon, especially the full moon, affect human behavior or diseases? Is there any relationship between the moon and female fertility, pregnancy, or childbirth?
The Meaning of the Testimony of Tawhid and the Types of Tawhid It Includes
Does saying “La ilaha illa Allah” (“There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah”) relate only to Tawhid of worship, or does it also include Tawhid of Lordship and Tawhid of Allah’s Names and Attributes? Must all these meanings be consciously present in the mind when pronounc...
What Is Hanifiyyah, and What Is Its Relationship to the Religion of Abraham and Islam?
What is meant by the Hanifiyyah that Abraham, peace be upon him, followed? Is Hanifiyyah a religion different from Islam? And are there people today who follow the religion of Abraham?
Does the Hadith “They Never Did Any Good Deed” Mean That Some Disbelievers Will Be Taken Out of Hell?
It is mentioned in a hadith that Allah will bring out of Hell some people who “never did any good deed.” How can we reconcile this hadith with the verses indicating that a disbeliever will remain in Hell forever? Does this hadith mean that a person may enter Paradise even if they...
Are Weather Forecasts a Claim to Knowledge of the Unseen?
Is it permissible to consult weather websites and apps that forecast temperatures, rain, and winds for several days ahead? Are these forecasts considered a form of astrology or a claim to know what will happen in the future?
What Did Jesus Call People To?
Muslims believe that Jesus (peace be upon him) was a Messenger from God, not God nor the son of God. What is the evidence for this? Was the message of Jesus different from that of the other prophets regarding the worship of God alone?
Is a Non-Muslim Forced to Accept Islam?
What is the meaning of Allah’s statement, “There is no compulsion in religion”? Is it permissible to force someone to enter Islam, or is faith only valid when it comes from personal choice and conviction?
Why Do Scholars Divide Tawhid into Categories?
Some scholars divide Tawhid into two categories, while others divide it into three or more. What is the reason for these different classifications? Does this mean that they disagree about the true meaning of Tawhid?
Is Saying “There Is No God but Allah” Enough to Enter Paradise?
There are hadiths that give glad tidings of Paradise to those who say “There is no god but Allah.” Does merely pronouncing these words guarantee a person’s salvation, even if they are a polytheist or a hypocrite? And how should we understand these hadiths alongside the texts stat...
Does Seeking Blessing Through the Prophet’s ﷺ Relics Mean That Healing Comes from Someone Other Than Allah?
It is reported in Sahih Muslim that Asma bint Abi Bakr, may Allah be pleased with her, kept a cloak that had belonged to the Prophet ﷺ, and that they used to wash it for the sick and seek healing through it. How should this hadith be understood alongside the Muslim belief that Al...
Is Cloning Considered Creating Life Like Allah Creates?
It is sometimes said that the success of scientists in cloning certain living organisms means that humans have become capable of creating living beings and giving them life. Is this correct? Does cloning involve creating something from nothing or breathing a soul into it, or is i...
Why Did Allah Appoint Angels to Record Human Deeds If He Already Knows Them?
English Why Did Allah Appoint Angels to Record Human Deeds If He Already Knows Them? Question If Allah already knows all of a person’s actions and words before they occur, and nothing is hidden from Him, what is the wisdom behind appointing the noble recording angels to write d...
Does Cloud Seeding Conflict with the Belief That Allah Sends Down the Rain?
Some countries use technologies known as cloud seeding in an attempt to increase the likelihood of rainfall. Does this constitute interference with Allah’s power or a challenge to His role in sending down rain? What is the reality of this technology, and is it similar to artifici...
Can Any Human Bring the Dead Back to Life?
Can a human being restore a dead person to life by their own power? How should we understand what the Qur’an says about Jesus, peace be upon him, bringing the dead back to life? Was this an independent power of his, or a miracle that Allah performed through him?
Is Believing in Some Attributes of Lordship a Condition for Shirk?
Is worshiping someone other than Allah considered shirk even if a person does not believe that the object of worship creates, provides sustenance, or controls the universe? Is it necessary, for shirk in worship to occur, that a person first attribute some of the characteristics o...
Did Umar’s Tawassul Through al-Abbas Refer to His Status or His Supplication?
It is authentically reported that when the Muslims suffered drought, Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) would seek rain through al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him) and say: “O Allah, we used to seek a means to You through our Prophet, an...
