Ṣiyām… Ruling on Ifṭār Gatherings | The Permanent Committee 27 Feb 202625 May 2026 ﷽ Q: I heard from some brothers that having a gathering for breaking the fast is an innovation (bidʿah). Is this true? A: There is nothing wrong with having a…
Ḥizb al-Jadīd… Warning Regarding the Innovated Nature of the so-called Gathering for the Opening of Masājid | Shaykh Yaḥya al-Ḥajūrī 1 Feb 202625 May 2026 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم All praise is due to Allāh, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allāh. This is a response to a question submitted to the…
Al-Walāʾ wal-Barāʾ… The False Creed of the Shīʿite state and it’s leaders | The Permanent Committee 30 Jun 20253 Jul 2025 ﷽ Q: It is common in Nigeria that Muslim youth express their love of Āyatollāh Khomeini1 and support for the Iranian Islamic Revolution. These youth think that in today's Muslim…
Al-Walāʾ wal-Barāʾ… Hanging up Flags of Different Countries | Shaykh Zāyd al-Waṣṣābī 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 ﷽ Q. Can national flags of different countries be hung or put in a shop for attraction? A. We advise to avoid it; however, it does not mean that we…
English… Eliminating Incoherence Regarding the Harms of Commercial Insurance 10 May 202316 May 2023 ﷽ In current times, every individual comes across one form of insurance or another for varying purposes. It has become prevalent in these various forms globally, whether it be the…
Ṣadaqah… Paying Ṣadaqah to relatives | The Permanent Committee 23 Apr 202023 Apr 2020 Q: The Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: "Ṣadaqah (voluntary charity) given to the needy is Ṣadaqah, but when given to Dhul-Rahim it is…
A'dāb… Not covering the face before strangers to obey husband | The Permanent Committee 26 Jul 201926 Jul 2019 Q. Can I disobey my husband if he asks me to uncover my face in front of strangers (non-mahram men)? Do the words “There is no obedience to any created…
English… Martyrdom for Victim of Car Accident | The Permanent Committee 14 Oct 201812 May 2024 ﷽ Q: Some people say: "Whoever dies in a car accident is a martyr and will receive the same reward as a martyr." Is this saying valid? A: We hope…
Children… Ruling on Fiction Stories | The Permanent Committee 10 Sep 201810 Sep 2018 Is it permissible for a person to write fiction stories, which are all lies, for children to read and learn from? A: It is Haram (prohibited) for a person to…
Al-Walāʾ wal-Barāʾ… The Ruling on Watching the World Cup | The Permanent Committee 11 Jul 201812 Jul 2018 Q: What is the ruling on watching sports matches, such as world cup matches and the like? It is unlawful to play football matches for money or any other rewards…
Akhlāq… Entering One’s New House | The Permanent Committee 1 Dec 201613 Nov 2021 Q: What is the ruling on reciting the Qurʾān collectively upon entering one's new house or to alleviate harm or anxiety? A: It is recommended that a Muslim says Bismillāh1 and recites…
