Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question What are the levels of hypocrisy, and how can we avoid it? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his family, and all his companions. Hypocrisy Hypocrisy can be ideological or practical. Ideological hypocrisy involves outwardly […]
Answered by Sheikh Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible for men to undergo hair transplant surgery? Answer Praise be to Allah Most High. Blessings and peace be upon the Most Noble of the Messengers, his family, his companions, and those who follow his call until the Day of Judgment. Islam Recognizes the Human Being’s […]
Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Am I considered a thief if I enter a bus or public transportation without a ticket but with the bus driver’s permission? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and (peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger), his family, and all his companions. Unjust […]
Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question How did Umar (Allah be pleased with him) suspend the punishment for theft during his caliphate when it is a prescribed punishment from Allah? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, his family, and all his […]
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the “Rope of Allah” that we are commanded to hold on to? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, The “Rope of Allah” that Muslims are commanded to hold firmly to is mentioned in the saying of Allah the Almighty: “And hold […]
Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Is cosmetic surgery permissible? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, and all his companions. My brother, may Allah the Almighty preserve you. Cosmetic surgeries are diverse and numerous and are not on the same […]
Answered by Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Kharsa Question What is the best way to express our gratitude to Allah? Answer Expressing our gratitude to Allah Almighty, praising, and extolling Him are essential religious duties. Allah Almighty says, “… remember Me; I will remember you. And thank Me, and never be ungrateful.” [Quran, 2:152] We must all […]
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Have scholars counted the verses, words, and letters of the Quran? If so, what are their numbers? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Yes, our scholars have indeed counted the verses, words, and letters of the Holy Quran. Their attention to the Quran […]
Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it better for a woman to perform Tarawih prayer in the mosque or musalla (place for public prayer), or at home? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the most noble of the prophets and messengers, and […]
Answered by Shaykh Khalid al-Kharsa Question Should I obey my parents if they refuse to let me study Islamic sciences? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Obedience to parents is obligatory in cases where someone else can fulfill the collective duty (fard kifaya) on your behalf. However, for fulfilling […]
