Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahman al-Kharsa Question What are the virtues of studying Aqida? Answer Praise belongs to Allah Aqida is the foundation upon which the religion of Islam is built. It is the source from which both legislation and morality spring. Religion organizes all aspects of human life, whether individual, familial, or societal. Allah (Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Kharsa Question Is a person considered to be at fault if they do not study the basics of Islam? Answer All praise be to Allah Most High. The basics of Islam are the pillars and foundations upon which Islam in creed, behavior, and ethics is built. There is no Islam […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahman al-Kharsa Question Can a Muslim girl (18 years old) use birth control methods to regulate painful menstrual cycles before marriage? Answer Praise be to Allah. Allah has created man with a love for offspring and lineage, and He has made him keen on having children. Allah says, “The enjoyment of […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Kharsa Question My menstrual cycle began at night (after 9 PM). Does this night count as the first day of my menstrual period? Answer  Praise be to Allah Most High. The Start of the Menstrual Cycle The menstrual cycle begins in Islamic jurisprudence when menstrual blood appears outside the uterus, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question Is it permissible to impose late fees on customers for delayed payments? Answer All praise is due to Allah. Imposing late fees on customers is what is referred to today as a “penalty clause.” It comes in various forms, some of which are permissible, and others are not. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question What is the importance of studying the science of Hadith (Prophetic traditions)? Answer All praise is due to Allah. Hadith: A Source of Legislation The science of Hadith is one of the most significant Islamic sciences. Its study holds immense religious importance since the Prophetic traditions constitute the second […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Kharsa Question What are the rulings regarding the purity of domesticated animals? Answer All praise is due to Allah. Domesticated Cats: Permissible and Pure Domesticated animals that a Muslim is permitted to own and keep in their house are household cats. Regarding them, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah […]