The Severity of Congratulating Christians on Their Festivals
Ibn Al-Qayyim rahimahullah said:
"Committing all sins combined is less in gravity than congratulating Christians on their religious festivals."
[Ahkām Ahl Adh-Dhimmah (1/161)]
How to Respond to “Merry Christmas”
Below are three practical scenarios, each followed by three types of responses:
Scenario: Casual Greeting at the Door
A neighbour sees you while collecting mail and says:
“Hey! Merry Christmas!”
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The demands have multiplied, while the helpers have become few
Seeking support for conveying the religion and spreading the truth is a firmly established principle in the methodology of the Prophets, peace and blessings be upon them all, and a continuing tradition in the call of the righteous predecessors. The call cannot stand without it, nor can the truth spread except through the availability of those who aid…
LESSON 2 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/KT8ZFrsp-Bg
Summary:
We read through the book’s methodology and went over some of the introductory fundamentals of Fiqh in the Tamheed; such as its definition, primary sources, and the benefits and outcomes of studying Fiqh.
Pdf: https://t.me/masjidsahabah/1488
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#Kitab_At_Taharah
This is an excellent compilation that we promised to share in today’s class.
It is intended, in shā’ Allāh, to inspire us to remain consistent in performing voluntary acts of worship.
The title is: ما تركتهن...
“I Did Not Abandon Them” – The Companions’ Consistency in Deeds
During one of the Fiqh classes, I promised to share this ⤴️ beneficial explanation of Manhaj As-Sālikīn by Dr. ʿAbdullāh ibn Ḥamūd Al-Furaiḥ, the same author of the book we study on Sundays.
Dear sisters, as you know, we hold monthly gatherings, alternating between sisters and brothers and between Masjid Muqbil, Slough Dawah, and the Masjid Sahabah Project. Alhamdulillāh, it is our turn to host this month's sister's gathering. We are still finalising the details, but please take this as a friendly reminder to keep Friday evening on the 26th free so you can attend, meet new sisters, and benefit from the…
BENEFIT: Ruling on Betting When Only One Party Pays and the Difference Between Conditional Gifts and Betting
Question: If the money comes from only one person?
Sheikh Sa'd Ash-Shithri ḥafidhahullāh:
The ruling does not differ in this type of case (i.e. Betting) whether the money comes from one person alone or from both parties together; this is a type of gambling. However, if there is an independent gift that is conditional upon a future event, from one person to another — for example, someone says, “If so-and-so comes,…
Question: What is the ruling regarding what some people do in the form of betting, which they claim is permissible? And if someone says that betting is prohibited, they respond by saying, “You only say that because you fear losing.” Also, what types of betting has Allāh permitted? We ask for a detailed explanation. May Allāh reward you with goodness.
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ Al-Fawzān (may Allāh preserve him):
Betting…
