Question:
My wife and I had a difficult week, and I avoided talking to her to prevent saying something I might regret out of anger. To prompt me to sit down and discuss the issue, my wife mentioned khulʿ.
Initially, I thought she was serious about khulʿ, so I told her I would only consider it valid if it were in writing, signed by both of us in front of two witnesses. I did this to delay the process, hoping she…
Sheikh Saleem Al-Hilali ḥafidhahullāh states:
Before I begin explaining the book 'Virtue of the Salaf's knowledge over that of the Khalaf', I would like to remind you of a benefit relating to the recitation this morning, which was read by Brother Is-haaq. It is the Āyah
{وَإِذۡ عَلَّمۡتُكَ ٱلۡكِتَـٰبَ وَٱلۡحِكۡمَةَ وَٱلتَّوۡرَىٰةَ وَٱلۡإِنجِیلَ}
"When We gave you the Book and Al-Hikmah (wisdom) and the Torah and…
It is not permissible for anyone to pass in front of a person who is praying unless they pass beyond the person’s sutrah or maintain a distance of 3 cubits or more if no sutrah has been set up | Sheik
Ready-made Sutrah boards -> An Excessive Formality
Question: Honourable Sheikh. In the masjids in Morocco, planks and wooden boards have become widespread, which worshippers use as sutrah/barriers for their prayer. Is it permissible to pray using these as sutrah or to intentionally seek them out for this purpose?
Sheikh Yūsuf Al-Jazaa’iri hafidahullāh:
This practice falls under excessive formality (تكلف), which is forbidden, as ruled by the Permanent Committee,…
Detoxing from p#rn - notes from Fahd's lecture (forwarded)
1.Make serious Dua to Allah to remove this disease from your heart.
2.Busy yourself with good deeds. This prevents one from falling into the sin.
3.Do ruqyah on yourself and be regular in adhkaar of morning and evening.
4.Get rid of the triggers that make you want to do the sin.
5. Incorporate cold showers when you get an urge.
6. Exercise , for example 50 or 100 push-ups if you feel like doing haram.
7.…
Excellent lines of poetry regarding the topic of نبرة within the science of Tajweed
'Nabirah' refers to a subtle emphasis or tone applied to certain sounds or letters to enhance clarity in recitation. It is not a formal rule of Tajweed but relates more to the rhythm and flow of recitation, ensuring that the reciter maintains a pleasant and smooth vocal quality without exaggeration.
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Sheikh Muḥammad Aṣ-Ṣilwi ḥafidhahullāh responds:
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
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Firstly, if a woman finds groups specifically for women, it is better for her to join those groups, as this is safer for her heart and helps preserve her Ēmān. However, if she must join a group with male teachers—for instance, if no suitable women-only group is available—it is preferable that she does…
Who was the first to discover gravity? | Salafi Homeschooling Benefits
Sheikh Salih Āl Ash-Sheikh ḥafidhahullāh says:
"The first to mention the concept of Earth's gravity: Abu Al-Qāsim ’Ubayd Allāh ibn ’Abdullāh ibn Qurrah Al-Khār Dādhibah, who passed away in the year 280 AH, in his book 'Al-Masālik wal Mamālik,' on page 4, he describes Earth as:
«صفة الأرض أنها مدوّرة كتدوير الكرة موضوعة فى جوف الفلك كالمحّة فى جوف البيضة، والنسيم حول الأرض وهو جاذب لها من جميع جوانبها إلى الفلك،…
We are going to use الطبعة السلطانية in sha’Allah. I took the initiative of removing the chain of narrators and only mentioning the Companion that narrated the hadith to make it easier to memorise it.
Shafiq ibn Fadlillah
In light of the repeated emails, I felt it appropriate to share this response publicly, as you all have a right to know who you are taking knowledge from. I would also like to use this opportunity to encourage everyone to take full advantage of this opportunity.
The teacher of this course is our dear brother Shafiq ḥafidhahullāh, who has studied Arabic, Qur’an, and other books in Egypt. In Saudi, where he currently…
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
((أَلاَ وَإِنَّ فِي الْجَسَدِ مُضْغَةً إِذَا صَلَحَتْ صَلَحَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ، وَإِذَا فَسَدَتْ فَسَدَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ‏، أَلاَ وَهِيَ الْقَلْبُ))
“Verily, there is a morsel of flesh in the body: if it is sound, the whole body is sound, and if it is corrupt, the whole body is corrupt. Verily, it is the heart” (Bukhārī).
Softening the heart brings one closer to Allāh, enhances…
Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh says in this beneficial khutbah titled (الصد عن سبيل الله):
"...And you, O Muslim, beware of turning people away from this religion, whether directly or indirectly, through your actions. Instead, your role is to explain Islam and invite others to it, not to drive them away. When the Prophet ﷺ sent Abu Musa and Mu'adh to Yemen, he instructed them: "Give glad tidings, and do not repel people; make things easy and do not make them difficult; and cooperate and do not differ."…
The Lajnah ad-Daa'imah was asked the following question:
Question: What is the ruling on taking an oath by saying "By the Right of Allah?"
ج : لا يجوز الحلف إلا بالله أو صفة من صفاته، وحق الله هو عبادته وحده لا شريك له، وذلك من أفعال العباد، فلا يجوز الحلف به
The Answer: It is not permissible to take an oath by anything except Allah or one of His attributes. The right of Allah is to worship him alone with no…
