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?
Scientific Progress and the Greatness of the Creator, Almighty Allah
How Do We Respond to the Claims That Scientific Progress and Human Inventions Contradict Allah's Power or Diminish the Greatness of His Creation?
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?
Persisting in Sin
Does Persisting in a Sin or Loving It Mean Considering It Lawful? And Does a Person Become a Disbeliever by Repeatedly Committing a Sin While Acknowledging That It Is Forbidden?
The Ruling on Declaring a Muslim a Disbeliever
How Authentic Is the Hadith: "Rather, the One Making the Accusation Is More Deserving of Being Called a Polytheist"? And Is It Permissible to Declare a Muslim a Disbeliever or Accuse Them of Polytheism Before the Proof Has Been Clearly Established Against Them?
Allah's Rising over the Throne
Is the Throne Created? What Does the Statement "Allah Existed When Nothing Existed Before Him" Mean? And Is It Correct to Say That Allah Exists Without a Place?
Obsessive Thoughts and Doubts in Matters of Islamic Creed
How Should I Deal with Obsessive Thoughts and Doubts in Matters of Islamic Creed? And Should I Trust the Statements of Reliable Scholars Even Though I Do Not Know What Is in Their Hearts?
The Ruling on One Who Completely Abandons the Prayer
Will a Person Who Affirms the Pillars of Faith but Completely Abandons the Prayer Enter Hell? And Does the Hadith, "Whoever Has an Atom's Weight of Faith in His Heart Will Not Enter the Fire," Apply to Them?
Were Miracles (Karamat) Authentically Granted to the Companions? What Are the Most Well-Known Authentic Karamat?
Is It Authentically Reported in the Sunnah That Some of the Companions (May Allah Be Pleased with Them) Were Granted Miracles (Karamat)? What Are the Most Well-Known Authentic Karamat? And Are These Karamat Considered Prophetic Miracles?
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?
If the Angels Do Not Come Near the Corpse of a Disbeliever, Do They Refrain from Questioning Him in His Grave?
If the Angels Do Not Approach the Corpse of a Disbeliever, as Mentioned in Some Hadiths, Then How Do They Question Him in His Grave? And Does This Also Apply to the Angel of Death and the Angels of Punishment?
My motivation has weakened, and I have started neglecting the prayer because of the environment around me. How can I restore my faith?
I used to be consistent in performing my prayers, but after moving to an environment that negatively influenced me, my determination weakened. I began to neglect my prayers and feel that my faith has declined. How can I restore my faith and remain steadfast in prayer? Should I be...
How Do We Reconcile the Hadiths About Faith, Arrogance, and Entering Hell?
What is the meaning of the hadith: "Whoever has an atom's weight of faith in his heart will not enter Hell"? How can it be reconciled with the texts stating that some sinful Muslims will enter Hell? And what is the meaning of the Prophet's ﷺ statement: "No one who has an atom's w...
Does faith prevent a Muslim from entering Hell no matter how many sins he commits?
Some people say that as long as a Muslim has even an atom's weight of faith in his heart, he will eventually enter Paradise, even if he commits adultery or other major sins. Is this understanding correct? And what is the ruling on someone who takes adultery lightly based on this...
She secretly embraced Islam, but her family wants to marry her to a Christian. What should she do?
A woman embraced Islam and declared the two testimonies of faith, but she has not revealed her conversion because she fears her family. Now her family is trying to force her to marry a Christian man, and they are threatening to cut ties with her if she announces her Islam. Is it...
What is the difference between a miracle, a karāmah (miraculous honor granted to a righteous person), and magic?
What is the difference between a miracle, a karāmah (miraculous honor granted by Allah to a righteous servant), and magic? How can a Muslim distinguish between them?
The Grave of Adam (peace be upon him)
Where is the grave of Adam (peace be upon him)? Has the location of his burial been established in the Qur'an or the Sunnah?
Is it permissible to utter words of disbelief under coercion? Which is better: remaining patient or taking the concession (rukhsah)?
If a Muslim is forced to utter words of disbelief and is threatened with death or severe torture, is it permissible for him to say them in order to protect his life? Which is better: remaining patient and steadfast, or taking the concession (rukhsah) granted by Islamic law?
Is it permissible to study philosophy if it raises doubts about Islamic creed?
I am a student studying philosophy as part of my school curriculum, and I find that some of its ideas contradict Islamic creed to the point that they sometimes make me doubt. Is it permissible to study philosophy? And what should be my attitude toward the Mu'tazilah, who are ment...
What does the hadith, “They never did any good at all,” mean, even though they will eventually be brought out of Hell?
How should we understand the Prophet’s ﷺ statement in the hadith of intercession about people whom Allah will bring out of Hell: “They never did any good at all”? Does this mean that a person may be saved from Hell even if he never performed any righteous deeds?
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?
Will a person who commits a major sin be punished if his good deeds outweigh his bad deeds?
If a Muslim commits a major sin and dies without repenting from it, but his good deeds outweigh his bad deeds, will he be punished because of that major sin, or will he enter Paradise directly? How do Ahl al-Sunnah reconcile the belief that a person guilty of a major sin is under...
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?
Do Major Sins Nullify Good Deeds?
Does adultery or any other major sin nullify all good deeds? Are the prayers, fasting, and charity of someone who persists in adultery accepted, or do all of their good deeds become worthless until they repent?
Is it inevitable that Allah will punish women who display their beauty (tabarruj) on the Day of Judgment?
The Prophet ﷺ said about women who are clothed yet naked: “They will neither enter Paradise nor smell its fragrance.” Does this mean that every woman who displays her beauty in public (tabarruj) must inevitably enter Hell and be punished, or does she remain under Allah's will?
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?
Why do I see the people of falsehood living in peace and contentment? Does that mean they are upon the truth?
A Muslim may see some disbelievers or followers of religious innovations firmly attached to their beliefs, appearing calm and confident in them. This may cause doubts to arise, leading the person to ask: How do I know that Islam is the truth? Is inner peace a proof that a belief...
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?
Is it permissible to say, "That happened by chance"?
Can a Muslim say, "I met so-and-so by chance" or "This happened by chance"? Is using the word "chance" religiously problematic or contrary to Islamic creed?
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?
Does the soul of the deceased return to their family after death?
Does the deceased feel what their family is going through after death, such as their sadness, crying, or happiness? Does the soul return to the home or to the place where the person died, as some people claim that it remains there for forty days? And what is the reality of seeing...
What is the ruling on a believer who commits major sins? Will they enter Hell?
What is the ruling on a Muslim who committed many sins and major sins, then died? Will Allah forgive them, or will He punish them? What will be the fate of sinful believers on the Day of Resurrection?
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?
Does smoking invalidate ablution (wudu)?
Does smoking cigarettes invalidate ablution (wudu)? What is the ruling on selling cigarettes? If a Muslim smokes and then hears the call to prayer (adhan) and wants to enter the mosque, must they perform wudu again?
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?
Misconceptions About Islam and Its Sacred Symbols
Does the presence of bird droppings on the Kaaba cast doubt on Islam?
Does a person's conscience prevent them from committing sins?
Is conscience alone the inner guide that prevents a person from committing sins? Or does Islam teach that there is something greater than conscience that guides a person toward good and keeps them away from evil?
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...
Does describing Allah as a "thing" mean that He is created or has a spouse?
Some atheists cite the verse: "And of everything We created pairs" and argue that if Allah is described as a "thing," then He must have a spouse or be a created being. How can this misconception be refuted?
What does Murāqabah (awareness that Allah is always watching) mean in Islam?
What does Murāqabah (awareness that Allah is always watching) mean in Islam? What evidence from the Qur'an and the Sunnah explains its reality and its impact on a Muslim's life?
Do we affirm for Allah the attributes of hastening (harwalah) and shade?
Do we affirm for Allah the attributes of hastening (harwalah) and shade as mentioned in some Islamic texts? How do Ahl al-Sunnah reconcile affirming what is established in the Qur'an and the Sunnah with understanding these texts correctly?
What is the difference between believing in Allah and testifying that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah in the Hadith of Jibril?
What is the difference between belief in Allah—which the Prophet ﷺ mentioned as the first pillar of faith in the Hadith of Jibril—and the testimony that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, which he made the first pillar of Islam? Are they the same, or is there a dis...
Is it permissible to describe Allah as the Absolute? What is the difference between the absolute and the relative?
Is it permissible to describe Allah as the Absolute or to say, "Allah is the Absolute"? What is the difference between the absolute and the relative in philosophical terminology? Is it correct to say that everything in existence is relative?
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...
What is the meaning of Allah's statement: "He who perfected everything He created" (Qur'an 32:7)?
What is the meaning of Allah's statement: "He who perfected everything He created" (Qur'an 32:7)? Does it mean that all created beings are perfect in beauty and appearance? How do we understand the existence of deformities, diseases, and evils in light of this verse? And could Al...
Does pleasing people at the expense of Allah’s displeasure make a person a polytheist?
Is a person who pleases people by disobeying Allah considered a polytheist? What is the ruling on someone who neglects some of Allah’s commands or commits a sin out of fear of what people might say or in order to gain their approval, such as someone who does not lower his gaze fr...
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?
Will a person who drinks alcohol enter Hell?
If a Muslim drinks alcohol, will he enter Hell? And will he remain there forever?
Should you continue being friends with a misguided friend in order to invite him to the truth?
I have a friend who holds ideas and beliefs that differ from the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah, claims special spiritual ranks for himself, casts doubt on some aspects of the Sunnah, and neglects some religious obligations. I care about him and want to guide him. Should I continue...
Should we fear those who do not fear Allah?
Some people say: “Fear Allah, and fear the one who does not fear Allah.” Is this saying correct? Should a Muslim fear someone who does not fear Allah?
The misconception that the Qur’an is created
Does Allah’s statement, “Allah is the Creator of all things,” mean that the Qur’an is created?
Does the fact that Allah is more merciful to His servants than a mother is to her child contradict the eternal punishment of a disbeliever in Hell?
How should we understand the Prophet’s ﷺ statement, “Allah is more merciful to His servants than this mother is to her child,” while the disbeliever will remain in Hell forever? Does this contradict Allah’s mercy?
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?
Is “Al-Kabir” (The Most Great) one of the Beautiful Names of Allah?
Is it permissible to describe Allah Almighty as “Al-Kabir” (The Most Great)? And is Al-Kabir one of the Beautiful Names of Allah?
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?
How Do We Respond to Those Who Deny the Existence of God and Object to the Creation of Human Beings and the Punishment of Disbelievers?
How do we respond to those who deny the existence of God, claim that Islam contradicts science regarding the origin of human beings, and object to the existence of Hell and the punishment of disbelievers?
How Should We Understand Allah’s Saying, “You Do Not See Any Inconsistency in the Creation of the Most Merciful,” Despite the Existence of Disabilities and Deformities?
How should we understand Allah’s saying, “You do not see any inconsistency in the creation of the Most Merciful,” when some people are born with disabilities or congenital deformities?
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?
What Is the Wisdom Behind Allah Creating Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) in Stages?
If Allah Almighty says to something, “Be,” and it is, then why did He create Adam (peace be upon him) in stages from dust, clay, and dried clay instead of creating him directly?
Supplicating by saying: “O Allah, make us witness a dark day for them.”
Is it permissible to supplicate by saying, “O Allah, make us witness a dark day for them”? And is this considered prohibited cursing of time?
Freedom of Opinion and Expression in Islam
What is Islam’s position on freedom of opinion and freedom of expression? Does Islam recognize an unrestricted freedom to say whatever one wishes?
Rulings on Returning the Islamic Greeting of Peace (Salam)
How should a Muslim respond to someone who says, “The peace of Christ be with you” instead of the usual greeting of peace? Is it obligatory to return this greeting?
Rulings Concerning the Commission of Major Sins
How should we respond to those who cite certain verses mentioning eternal punishment in Hell as evidence for declaring those who commit major sins to be disbelievers, such as the verse concerning those who consume usury (riba) and the verse: “As for those who defiantly disobeyed,...
Fatwas on the Names and Attributes of Allah
Is it correct to say that Allah created Himself? And is it permissible to describe Allah as eternal, without beginning or end, even though time itself is created?
The Ruling on Visiting and Listening to Fortune-Tellers and Soothsayers
What is the ruling on listening to someone who predicts the future based on certain writings, poems, or hadiths? Does a person commit a sin by believing them or trusting what they say?
The Difference Between Good Omens (Fa’l) and Superstitious Omens (Tiyarah)
Does a good omen (Fa’l) have any real effect on the fulfillment of one’s needs? Can a person be a means through which good occurs, so that it may be said to them: “Your face brings good fortune”?
The Attribute of Allah’s “Descent” to the Lowest Heaven
What is the wisdom behind Allah, Glorious and Exalted, descending to the lowest heaven when He is already near to His servants?
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...
Asking Others Besides Allah for One’s Needs (Supplication)
Is Asking the Prophet ﷺ for Supplication at His Grave Considered Shirk?
A Form of Prohibited Superstition and Evil Omens
Does an Itchy Hand Indicate That Money or Provision Is Coming?
How Do We Reconcile the Work of Angels with Modern Science?
Does the universe operate solely according to cosmic laws and natural principles, or are the angels responsible for managing its affairs? How can we reconcile what the religious texts say about the work of angels with modern empirical science?
