Reader: "...We will give you an example of this, which is these المكوس, now referred to as “المجابي.”
Sheikh Al-Fawzān comments:
These مكوس are what we now refer to as جمارك (customs duties), and they are indeed a calamity. This is because they involve the unjust taking of wealth without right. However, the silence of scholars on this matter does not indicate its permissibility, for the reasons I have mentioned to you. Either their views are not considered, or they are not heeded, or they lack the strength and…
Questioner: The ḥadīth:
((لا يدخل الجنة صاحب مَكْس))
"A person who imposes مكس will not enter Paradise"—first, what is the authenticity of this ḥadīth? Secondly, what is 'مكس' in general and does it include customs duties collected nowadays? What is the origin of 'مكس' and does it apply to the duties collected today?
Sheikh Al-Albāni raḥimahullāh:
As for the ḥadīth, its chain of transmission is weak. However,…
Consider two individuals travelling along the same high street: one is walking, while the other is driving at 50mph. Which of the two would be more familiar with the key landmarks on the street?
I recently heard one of the scholars using this example to emphasise the difference between researching material electronically and manually searching through books.
The first method helps you achieve your goal much…
الصَّدِيقُ وَقْت الضِّيقِ
English equivalent: A friend in need is a friend indeed
Meaning, a true friend is one who helps you when you are overcome by hardship.
It's important to note that this saying is true for the most part. An obvious exception is the "friend" who offers his services, with a malicious intent, when you're at your most vulnerable
A famous example:
When Ka'b ibn Mālik, may Allāh be pleased…
BENEFIT 246: Regular Lessons Vs. Intensive Short Courses
The origin is to study Islamic sciences with a Salafi teacher in a regular, consistent manner.
Az-Zuhrī raḥimahullāh said:
«إن هذا العلم إن أخذته بالمكاثرة غلبك، ولم تظفر منه بشيءٍ، ولكن خذه مع الأيام والليالي أخذاً رفيقاً تظفر به»
"Indeed, if you approach this knowledge with a desire for rapid accumulation, it will overwhelm you, and you will gain nothing from it. However, if you take it gradually over the days…
Narrated Anas رضي الله عنه: The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
((إن الدعاء لا يرد بين الأذان والإقامة فادعوا))
“Du'a is not rejected between the adhan and iqāmah, so make du’ā.”
[At-Tirmidhi 212, Abū Dāwūd 437, Aḥmad 12174 – this is his wording; Classed as صحيح by Sheikh Albāni in Ṣaḥīḥ Abī Dāwūd 489]
Sheikh Muḥammad Al-’Ānsi said in response to the above question:
"The ḥadīth is clear that the time runs between…
Question from a 19 year old male: Ever since I was young and at the beginning of puberty I have had a very high sex drive, and as years go by and I am now 19, it has intensified. It has come to the point that it extremely harms my productivity and mood, I get the urge even tho I’m at the gym, at school, with friends, and can even happen at the masjid astaghfiruallah. I have tried quitting for many years but it’s…
The questioner states: If an ignorant Muslim is approached by an innovator, such as a Jahmi, and the innovator confuses him until this ignorant person adopts the Jahmi belief, he is not considered an innovator but remains a Sunni without doubt, as the evidence has not been established against him.
Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh responded:
Whoever follows the Jahmiyyah and becomes one of them is considered to be from…
In my view, what is known as state-organised pension funds for government employees, or social security funds organised for companies, fall under the category of cooperation rather than profit-seeking
Health Insurance (other types of insurance & pensions)
Sheikh Sulaymān Ar-Ruhaili waffaqahullah said (paraphrasing):
Every commercial insurance intended for profit is a type of commercial insurance that is PROHIBITED by Islamic law, as it involves uncertainty and unjust consumption of wealth. For example, a company offering health insurance might require an annual payment of 1,000 riyals a year in exchange for medical coverage. If the person does not fall ill during…
(Comprehensive & Third Party)
Questioner: He asks concerning the ruling on third-party car insurance, where in the event of an accident (Allāh forbid) between the insured car and another vehicle, the insurance company compensates only the other party, covering any damages to the other driver, passengers, or their vehicle. Additionally, what is the ruling on comprehensive insurance, which covers compensation for…
«لا بأسَ بإغلاقِ المسجدِ في غيرِ وقتِ الصلاة لصيانته أو لحفظِ آلاته، هكذا قالوه، وهذا إذا خِيفَ امتهانُها وضَياعُ ما فيها ولم تَدْعُ إلى فتحِها حاجةٌ؛ فأمَّا إذا لم يُخَفْ مِنْ فتحِها مَفْسَدةٌ ولا انتهاكُ حُرْمَتِها وكان في فتحِها رِفْقٌ بالناس فالسُّنَّةُ فتحُها، كما لم يُغْلَقْ مسجدُ رسول الله ﷺ في زمنه ولا بَعْدَه»
"There is no harm in closing the masjid outside of prayer times for maintenance or to safeguard…
Sheikh Muqbil raḥimahullāh said:
"The ruling on closing the masjid is that it is an evil act (munkar), and it is not permissible to close the masjid [without a valid reason]. For instance, one may want to come to the masjid at the time of Dhuḥā (the time between sunrise and Dhuhr) or, may Allāh bless you, at night. It is only allowed if there is a legitimate concern, such as fear of the carpets being stolen or…
Get your paperwork sorted and live among the Muslims. This is better for you.
Returning to America solely to support Islamic centers and students of knowledge is not a valid reason. Safeguarding your religion and your well-being is far more important than earning money for optional charity. Ensuring your safety from trials and temptations should be your priority. The Prophet ﷺ warned that there will come a time when the best wealth of a Muslim will be his sheep, which he takes to the mountain…
Working In a Non-Muslim Country To Support Students Overseas
The questioner mentions that he holds American citizenship and used to work in the U.S., and would often return to Yemen. He had initially decided to leave the U.S. permanently, but after observing the difficult circumstances faced by Salafi centers in Yemen and the financial struggles of students of knowledge, he reconsidered. Now, he plans to return to the U.S. to earn money and support students who are spreading…
Some brothers from Egypt have shared stories of students and preachers from here (Yemen) who, when they were there for medical purposes, they began to give sermons, and the people there grew a liking
The questioner is asking whether it is permissible to enroll in Azhar University in Egypt in order to obtain residency, as the government has imposed stricter rules on foreigners, and some are unable to acquire residency except through Azhar. They seek guidance on whether it is better to remain without residency, despite the risk of being detained by the authorities and possibly deported to non-Muslim countries, or…
