Shaykh Albani rahimahullah said:
فالقبعة هذه هي شعار للكفار، فإذا وضعها المسلم على رأسه يكون قد تشبه في أبرز صفة أو زي خاص بالكفار، فلا يبقى هنا شك عند من كان على علم بهذا الحديث وأمثاله، أن هذا التزين وهذا اللباس لا يجوز؛ لأن هذا المسلم الذي نفترضه تقبع -إذا صح التعبير- بهذه القبعة، وأخذ يمشي بين المسلمين وهي عليه، لا شك أنه بذلك قد ضيع شخصيته المسلمة، ولازم ذلك أنه فك الرباط الوثيق الذي بينه وبين إخوانه المسلمين،…
It is not permissible to download pictures/videos of living beings, because you are replicating an existing picture, and this is picture-making in itself. If it is possible to transfer them into audio
Similarly, Sheikh Muhammad Al-Hakami ḥafidhahullāh said regarding copying and selling films:
"If the films contain images of beings with souls, then it is not permissible to copy or sell them."
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8⃣. Is it allowed to look at a picture?
Sheikh 'Abdurraqeeb Al-Kawkabāni rahimahullah said:
أما مجرد النظر فلا أظنه يدخل في الحرمة لاسيما إن كان الإنسان في سياق العمل إلى محوها…
1⃣. Is it allowed to take pictures excluding the head?
Sheikh Muhammad Al-Aflahi ḥafidhahullāh said:
It was narrated from Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet ﷺ said:
((الصورة الرأس فإذا قطع الرأس فلا صورة))
"The image is the head; if the head is cut off, then there is no image." This hadith was authenticated by Albani (may Allah have mercy on him).
Also, it was narrated by Abu Dawūd on…
Downloading beneficial videos of scholars and converting them into audio format
Sheikh Fat-h Al-qadasi ḥafidhahullāh said:
"What I believe in this matter—and Allah knows best— is that if audio resources are available, it is better to use them. Scholars like Sheikh Ibn Baz and others, who knowledge is sought from, have audio recordings that are free from images. There are fatwa websites offering MP3 formats without videos, which should suffice. Look for and use such material, may Allah bless…
BENEFIT 218: What are the conditions of 'Umar Shāfi (عمر شافي) and Nāsir Al-Ṣūrāni (ناصر آل صوراني)?
Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar'abi ḥafidhahullāh said:
'Umar Shāfi As-Subay'ee can be classified as a Saudi media personality with a strong academic background. He holds a Bachelor's degree in the Sunnah and its Sciences from Imam [Saud] University in Riyadh and has several diplomas in social sciences. He addresses important topics and sensitive issues within the Ummah in a purposeful and realistic manner to a great…
BENEFIT 217: Sheikh Uthaymeen permits Tasweer for Da'wah purposes?!
'Iṣām ibn 'AbdilMun'im Al-Murri (one of Sheikh Uthaymeen's students) writes in his biography of the Sheikh:
"The Sheikh (i.e. Sheikh 'Uthaymeen) was scheduled to deliver a lecture at the Islamic University of Madinah. In the main hall, there were several video cameras. Before ascending the stage to begin his lecture, the Sheikh personally went to each camera operator and turned the cameras downwards, one by one.…
BENEFIT 216: Is it permissible to attend the lecture of a Salafi Scholar hosted in a Hizbi masjid?
Sheikh Abu Bilal hafidahullah responded:
No, do not attend places visited by Salafis, if these venues are associated with the Hizbiyyeen. Do not attend them; stay away from them completely. Even if Sheikh Yahya was the one visiting them, and they welcomed and introduced him, we would not attend or go to that place because we have been brought up to distinguish ourselves from the people of whims and not to attend…
BENEFIT 215: The prevalence of a prohibited matter does not render it permissible
Question: The affliction of Tasweer via video, cinema, and similar practices, has become widespread. Do you have any guidance on this matter, and do you acknowledge that this is a widespread affliction?
Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah responded:
Undoubtedly, this affliction has become widespread. However, the prevalence of an affliction does not render a prohibited matter permissible. Drinking alcohol and committing…
BENEFIT 214: Principles of Usool are used to further one's understanding of the Sharī‘ah - not to seek out loopholes
Question: Some students of knowledge tend to be lenient regarding the issue of Tasweer, and when advised, they argue using a fundamental principle, stating that:
الأمر إذا عمّت به البلوى تسامح فيه العلماء
'If a [forbidden] matter becomes widespread [such that it is difficult to avoid], the scholars take a lenient approach'?
Sheikh 'AbdulMuhsin Al-'Abbād ḥafidhahullāh:
It's not befitting for one to search for…
BENEFIT 214: How do I make the most of beneficial videos considering that Tasweer is Haram?
Sheikh Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh said:
"...We advise listening to lectures and lessons without images of living beings. If one receives a video containing such images of scholars, they can cover the heads in the images before sharing it. This can be done by using the video editing feature in WhatsApp itself, where there is an icon to edit the video. You can blur the heads or cover the entire image before…
Muhammad Hijab is the best practical example for the above fatwa.
Muhammad Hijab, a well known UK deviant, not only engages in Tasweer, but he clearly adopts this as a means in giving Da'wah. His new film and his staunch defence of its release leaves one doubtless of this fact.
Aside from this, the film contains many other evils:
1. It utilises acting as a means of Da'wah. Acting itself is haram, and adopting it as a means of Da'wah is an innovation.
2. It utilises music as a…
BENEFIT 213: Da'wah is Tawqeefiyyah (confined to the evidences)!
Sheikh Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:
The majority of scholars, both past and present, agree on the prohibition of Tasweer of living beings, based on more than seventeen hadiths found in Bukhari and Muslim, among other sources. This is aside from the corroborating and supplementary narrations. Our Sheikh Muqbil, may Allah have mercy on him, has a book [on this subject] titled "The Ruling on Depicting Living…
What is the ruling on women entering public baths/saunas?
Sheikh Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh stated:
If there is no Khalwah with non-mahram men or exposure to them...and there is no fear of fitnah, then it is permissible - as long as there is no Tasweer or similar activities.
However, it is preferable to avoid it altogether, as there are narrations prohibiting women from entering (public) baths;…
Is it true that teaching women in the masjid is an innovation?
Sheikh Abdulhamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh responded:
Firstly, when a new issue arises, a Muslim should refer to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger ﷺ and then judge it accordingly.
Women are included in the words of Allah the Almighty:
﴿ يَرْفَعِ اللهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْعِلْمَ دَرَجَاتٍ﴾
"Allah will…
They falsely claimed that Sheikh Muqbil raḥimahullāh wrote a book titled:
الصواعق والبوارق في تحريم الأكل بالملاعق
"The Thunderbolts and Lightning Strikes on the Prohibition of Eating with Spoons."
In reality, this title exists only in name. If you searched for it online, you will find the name. Use a spoon or your hand; as you prefer.
Source:
https://t.me/A_lzoukory/35658
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BENEFIT 213: Many people think that Salafi scholars and Du'aat call on people to abandon all worldly pleasures. Is this true?
Sheikh Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh responded:
This statement is incorrect. Allah says in the Qur'an:
﴿قُلْ مَنْ حَرَّمَ زِينَةَ اللهِ الَّتِي أَخْرَجَ لِعِبَادِهِ وَالطَّيِّبَاتِ مِنَ الرِّزْقِ قُلْ هِيَ لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا خَالِصَةً يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ﴾
“Say, ‘Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has produced for His servants and the good [lawful] things of…
BENEFIT 212: What is the difference between the phrases:
فلان أشعري
"So-and-so is Ash'ari,"
أو عنده تمشعر
"he has Ash'arism,"?
Sheikh Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh said:
[Describing someone as] "Ash'ari" means that he belongs to them, aligns with their beliefs, follows their methodology, and adheres to their way in all matters.
"He has Ash'arism" means he has some violations of Shari'ah that align with the Ash'ari methodology but has not fully adopted their…
There are always Halal alternatives...
ولكن أكثر الناس لا يفقهون
Question: What is the ruling on installing video cameras in shops to monitor theft?
Answer: It is forbidden. Cameras are not permissible because they capture images of living beings, and taking pictures of living beings is prohibited. This is a fitnah from Shaytan. In some cases, the value of items stolen from a shop may be less than the cost of…
Sheikh Abdulhamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh was asked if it was permissible to take a picture for the sake of performing a second, voluntary 'Umrah.
He responded:
"...The sin is on the one who compelled him to take the picture. A person should not be deprived of the virtuous acts of worship due to such obstruction or because of something they were forced to do while they are not pleased with it.
A passport or ID…
BENEFIT 209: A practical example of judging people by what is apparent!
Question: A group of Africans drowned in the sea and died. They were then recovered and buried in Muslim cemeteries. It is not known whether they were Muslims or non-Muslims. What is the ruling on this action?
Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh responded:
The general rule is that those who come from that region, unless it is evident that they are Christians or non-Muslims, should be prayed over and buried in Muslim…
BENEFIT 208: Which is greater in sin; neglecting a command or committing a prohibition?
Sheikh Abdulhamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh said:
Neglecting a command is greater in sin. The sin of Iblis was due to neglecting a command, while the sin of Adam was due to committing a prohibition, and the sin of Iblis was greater than the sin of Adam. Allah forgave Adam, but He did not forgive Iblis (i.e. Allah granted Adam Tawfeeq to repent and accepted his repentance).
Neglecting a command stems from…
