BENEFIT: Separating Boys and Girls from an Early Age
Question: Is it permissible for boys and girls under the age of seven to engage in religious studies and the Qur'ān in the same classroom?
Sheikh Aḥmad An-Najmi raḥimahullāh:
This should not be allowed to go on, so that the girl does not become accustomed to conversing with or sitting next to the boy. Additionally, relationships may develop between young children. Thus, avoiding this arrangement is safer in…
BENEFIT: Instill in Them Love for the Believers and Ahlus-Sunnah, and Disavowal of Disbelievers and Ahlul-Bid'ah (1)
Sheikh Muhammad ibn ’AbdilWahhāb (may Allāh have mercy on him) said:
«يجب على الرجل أن يُعلم أولاده وأهل بيته الولاء والبراء أعظم من تعليمهم الوضوء والصلاة»
"It is obligatory for a man to teach his children and household Al-Walā' wa Al-Barā' even more than he teaches them about ablution and prayer." [Majmū‘ Mu'allafāt Ash-Sheikh (3/322)]
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(1) Ahlul-Bid'ah Al-Mufassiqah are still Muslims, so they have a degree…
To the discerning reader, the seeker of truth and the path to salvation from tribulation,
Here before you lies this precious and blessed work, unparalleled in its field, authored by our dear brother, Sheikh Salman Al-Imad—may Allah preserve and protect him.
As Allah, the Most High, has stated: "Nay, We hurl the truth against falsehood, and it knocks it out, and behold, falsehood vanishes! And woe to you for what you ascribe (to Allah)." (Al-Anbiya: 18)
And He, the Almighty, also said:
"And say:…
Clarification and Explanation on the Trial of the Barāmikah and the Ibānis | Sheikh Salmān Al-’Imād ḥafidhahullāh
Contents of the Book:
- Introductions by the Scholars (pp. 5–18)
- Author's Introduction (pp. 18–26)
- A Reflection on the Title of the Book (pp. 27–31)
- A Comprehensive Biography of the Eminent Scholar Sheikh Yahya ibn Ali Al-Hajoori (may Allāh preserve him) (pp. 33–136)
- Details of the Events Between Abdurrahman Al-Adani (may Allāh have mercy on him) and Sheikh Yahya (may Allāh preserve him) (pp.…
Yes, Allāh will grant the people of Jannah whatever they desire.
Allāh says:
{لَهُمْ مَا يَشَاءُونَ فِيهَا وَلَدَيْنَا مَزِيدٌ}
"They will have whatever they wish therein, and with Us is more." [50:35]
A child's imagination is vast, and they may express their desires in ways that seem unrealistic to adults. Rather than dismissing them, it is better to nurture their love for Jannah while gently guiding them…
Sheikh Wasee'ullah ’Abbās (may Allāh grant him success) responded to those who say:
"If you hear insults against the Sahabah, then act as if you did not hear anything."
The Sheikh stated: This is an unjust statement and should not be propagated. The one who utters such words has a dead heart and has lost the sense of honour and jealousy for the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ and his Companions.
BENEFIT 337: Recognising Deviants by Their Large Followings
The abundance of flies and their gathering indicate the presence of carrion and filth. Likewise, in our time, a large following often signals the presence of deviants, atheists, transgressors, innovators, and other misguided individuals. This is a general rule, though there are exceptions where some righteous individuals also attract large audiences.
A clear sign of this phenomenon is the fact that numerous…
BENEFIT 336: The Adverse Impact of Greek Philosophy on Islamic Creed
Sheikh ’Uthaymīn rahimahullah states:
"One of the greatest causes of Ta'teel (negation of Allāh's Attributes) that befell this Ummah was due to the Greek books which were Arabised by Al-Ma'mūn. For this reason, Sheikh Al-Islam said: "I do not think that Allāh would forgive Al-Ma'mūn for the corruption in creed that he brought upon the Ummah." The true calamity lay in the works he presented from Greek philosophy, to…
BENEFIT: Prolonging the final prostration is not from the Sunnah
Sheikh Muhammad ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen (may Allāh have mercy on him) said:
Prolonging the final prostration is not from the Sunnah, as the Sunnah is to maintain consistency in the duration of the various acts of prayer—such as bowing, rising from it, prostration, and sitting between the two prostrations. This is supported by the statement of Al-Barā' ibn ‘Āzib (may Allāh be pleased with him), who said: ‘I…
1. He equates praying to jinn for sustenance with merely telling a jinn to leave a bathroom.
2. He believes that praying to Jesus for healing is not unequivocally shirk.
3. When asked whether praying to the Prophet ﷺ to fulfill all needs constitutes shirk, he responded with "No."
4. He stated that believing a human controls the universe does not amount to kufr.
5. He claims that praying to Abdul Qadir…
BENEFIT 335: Sincerely compiling and refuting mistakes for the purpose of clarifying the truth is a praiseworthy endeavour
Question: May Allāh reward you with goodness! A questioner inquires: Is it appropriate for a student of knowledge to track the errors of certain preachers, compile them, and release them in recordings—each recording dedicated to highlighting the mistakes and slips of that preacher? Is this approach in accordance with the correct methodology?"
Sheikh Al-Fawzan (may Allāh preserve him) answers:
"If the intention…
BENEFIT 334: Remaining silent in clarifying the truth during times of fitnah can make things worse
Sheikh Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh said:
What I believe during times of trials is that du’aat should focus their efforts on calling to the truth. Anyone who claims that the Da'wah should cease during times of fitnah, the fitnah will only intensify. I believe that a person should defend the truth but not attack. Defend, but do not attack, for attacking may lead to friction, as the Āyah states (interpreted meaning): "Do…
قال الشيخ ابن باز رحمه الله تعالى: «لو سكت أهل الحق عن بيان الحق لاستمر المخطئون على أخطائهم وقلَّدهم غيرهم في ذلك وباء الساكتون بإثم الكتمان». [مجموع فتاوى الشيخ (٣/٧٢)]
BENEFIT 333: Is it prohibited for a layperson to declare someone a disbeliever?
Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah stated:
A layperson should not declare someone a disbeliever except with clear evidence. A layperson does not have knowledge and is ignorant. However, if they have knowledge of a specific matter, such as a person denying the prohibition of adultery, then they can declare that person a disbeliever, both among the general public and the scholars—there is no doubt about this. If someone…
Sheikh Ibn ’Uthaymeen, may Allāh have mercy on him, said in 'Kitab al-'Ilm' (p. 247):
“Correcting mistakes is an obligation. If someone discovers an error made by another person, even if it is from the most renowned scholars, they must point out this error and mistake. Clarifying the truth is a duty, and remaining silent may lead to the truth being lost out of respect for the one who made the mistake. However,…
BENEFIT 331: Major Innovations Originate from Minor Ones
Imam Al-Barbahāri, may Allāh have mercy on him, said:
«واحذر صغار المحدثات من الأمور فإن صغير البدع يعود حتى يصير كبيرا، وكذلك كل بدعة أحدثت في هذه الأمّة كان أَولها صغيرا يشبه الحق، فاغتر بذلك من دخل فيها، ثمّ لم يستطعِ الخروج منها، فعظمت وصارت دينا يدان بها»
"Beware of the minor newly introduced matters in religion, for small innovations grow until they become major. Similarly, every innovation…
Question: What are the Islamic guidelines for public condemnation, and when is public condemnation permissible? What is the Salafi Manhaj in this regard?
Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah:
Public condemnation becomes permissible when the sin is openly manifested. If the sin is manifested openly in society, such as in the markets, the press/media, it is clarified. In such cases, it is appropriate to clarify and say: “I…
BENEFIT 329: These individuals (Muhammad Hijab, Omar Suleiman, Ali Da'wah, etc.) have dedicated significant effort to spreading and defending Islam, yet you criticise them without acknowledging any of
Their efforts and good deeds are between them and Allāh, and perhaps Allāh will accept them. However, staying silent about their mistakes is something for which we will be held accountable.
The questioner is referring to an innovated principle known as Al-Mawāzanāt, which has been denounced by scholars.
Imam Al-Albāni, may Allāh have mercy on him, was asked in Silsilat Al-Huda wa Al-Nur (Tape No. 850) the…
BENEFIT 328: Imaginative Depictions of Paradise and Hell
Question: honourable Sheikh, may Allāh bless you, there is a poster depicting the Day of Judgment, its horrors, Paradise, and Hell, which some individuals display in masjids. What is your opinion on this matter and should those who hang such posters be rebuked?
Sheikh Salih Al-Fawzan hafidahullah:
Yes they should be rebuked, because this involves depicting the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell—matters that are…