The congregational prayer is enjoined in the Shari’ah for the purpose of gathering, unity, and affability. This is especially achieved when the congregation stands close together in the rows, near one another and shoulder to shoulder. It is reported in the Saheehain (Al-Bukhaari and Muslim) that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi…
Hair Extensions The scholars are in consensus regarding the general prohibition of hair extensions. It is quoted in the Hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma) that Allaah has cursed the lady who lengthens (her or someone else’s) hair artificially. [Al-Bukhaari no. 5937] There is another stricter Hadeeth regarding this matter…
Is there a text in the Qur’an that forbids stunning animals before slaughtering them? Question: The way of slaughtering animals that is used in many countries is to strike the animal on the head or stun it by electric shock, then slaughter it after that. Is slaughtering in this manner…
Is this Bribery? Question: I am employed at a delivery company that transports refrigerated goods (fruits and vegetables) to Madinah, Jeddah, Makkah, and Riyadh. When I reach my destination with the goods, the produce owner gives me 100 to 200 Riyals in recognition of my speedy delivery. My employer knows…
Shaikh Bin Baaz (Rahimahullaah) was asked the following question: Question: “I have seen some people abuse and curse animals without any sympathy, especially when they get tired with them. What is the ruling on that?” He (Rahimahullaah) answered: “Abusing animals as well as inanimate objects is not permissible. The Prophet…
Offering (funeral) Salaat upon the dead is Fardh Kifayah (a communal obligation or collective duty); if some people perform it, the remaining are not held responsible. The proof that the funeral prayer is Fardh Kifayah is the statement of Allaah's Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding the one who died…
Ruling on using/owning Visa and Credit Cards Visa cards and credit cards generally include a Riba (usury) condition. This is because these cards enable their owners to take a certain amount of money via the bank, even if the person does not have money in his account that has certain…
The issue of donating and transplantation of organs is a matter of dispute among the scholars. They are divided into two groups; one group disapproves of donating the organs and the other group approves of it with certain conditions. Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) said that it is not lawful for…