TAWBAH OF FORNICATOR/ADULTERER By Allama ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz Translated by: Dr. Abul Hayat Ashraf Question: Forced by temptations of Shaitan (Satan), I committed Zina whereas I know it very well that Zina is an extremely abominable crime. Now, I want to perform Tawbah (Repentance) before Allah, the Most High, Shall Allah, the Most High, accept my Tawbah? Be it known that I used to say that I will perform Tawbah after committing the Zina. Is some…
IMMOLATION AND VOTIVE OFFERINGS To Immolate in the name of anyone other than Allah is an act of Polythism By Allama Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz, Translated by: Dr. Abul Hayat Ashraf QUESTION: My tribesmen immolate at the tombs of saints and piousmen. I strived hard to stop them from continuing this practice, but, their arrogance increased more and more. I told them that this practice is a practice of committing polytheism with Allah. They retorted that…
INJUNTIONS ON TAHARAH (Cleanliness) OF A PATIENT AND HIS SALAT ‘Allama Abdul ‘Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz (Translated by Dr. Abul Hayat Ashraf) Question: A number of querries were put before the honourable Sheikh regarding the cleanliness of a patient and his As-Salat. So, he explicated this issue in detail, which is being reported in the following passages:) Answer: Allah, the Adjulated Blessing, One, the Most High, has declared Taharah (cleanliness) and purity to be Mashroo, (legalised in…
SPELLS AND AMULET By: Allama ‘Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah B. Baz Translated by: Dr. Abul Hayat Ashraf HOW CAN THE TWO TRADITIONS GIVEN BELOW BE RECONCILED? THERE IS A TRADITION THAT SPELLS, AMULETS AND BEWITCHMENTS ARE ALL INSTANCES OF SHIRK? ANOTHER TRADITON STATES THAT WHOEVER AMONG YOU IS CAPABLE OF DOING BENEFIT TO HIS BROTHER, LET HIM DO BENEFIT TO HIS BROTHER. Question: Abdullah Bin Masood (may Allah be happy with him) narrates that the Holy Apostle (S.A.W.) said:…
THE COLLECTIVE FATWA AGAINST DAISH AND THOSE OF ITS ILK Issued by: Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadees Hind On the occasion of National Symposium on: Global Terrorism, Self-Declared Caliphate of Daish and Islam’s Message of Peace” on Sunday, 15 February, 2015 at AhleHadees Complex, D-254, Abul Fazl Enclave, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-25. Question: What’s the opinion of the Ulama and Muftis on the following: Despite the fact that Islam is a religion of peace and harmony and there is no…
RELIGIOUS FATWA AGAINST TERRORISM (Translated from Urdu) (Issued by Jamiate Ahle Hadeeth, Hind, 4116 Ahle Hadeeth Manzil, Jama Masjid, Delhi – 110006) Dated: March 18th, 2006 Question: In modern times terrorism has made its presence felt in global circles. People find a camouflage of horrific incidents of militancy, violence, brutality, viciousness, discord and tyranny taking place every where. The act of bombing, hijacking of aircrafts and vehicles, suicidal attacks, kidnapping, targetting and killing of innocent people with the intention…
Use of Miswak or Brushing Teeth during Fasting: A miswak is a short stick which is taken from the branches of a particular tree, known as ‘araak’. When the outer skin is removed, it can be used as a toothbrush. Normally it is used without any toothpaste. It apparently has good cleansing effects on the teeth. The use of such a miswak is recommended during ablution and before prayer. To use a miswak or a toothbrush while fasting is…
QUESTION: I have read that a fasting woman is allowed to taste the food that the cooks for her husband if he is of the type who gets very angry if the taste is not right. If this is true, is it permissible for a fasting mother to taste is not right. If this is true, is it permissible for a fasting mother to taste the food she prepares for her infant? ANSWER: Let us first be clear about…
QUESTION: Is it permissible for a fasting person to have a bath or to swim in a pool or river where there is a chance of water entering his ear of nose, etc.? ANSWER: If your are asked to define Islamic fasting, you are likely to say that it is a deliberate abstention from eating, drinking, and sex, every day during the month or Ramadhaan from dawn until sunset. If this is a correct definition, which it is indeed…
Sleeping Through the Day in Ramadhaan If we sleep most of the day in Ramadhaan, we are like those soldiers who flee from the battlefield. There is nothing to combat when we are asleep, not even our feeling of hunger and thirst. When we wake up late in the day, it will be only a short while before we enjoy a full meal with several courses, numerous dishes, etc. While it is true that a person who does this…