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Prayer
A man asks for advice about someone who prays intermittently. Shaykh ʿAbdul-ʿAzīz Ibn Bāz emphasises that prayer is a pillar of Islam and must be guarded. He explains that habitually abandoning prayer is considered disbelief according to the majority of scholars, and urges Muslims to maintain their prayers with sincerity and regularity.
April 29, 2023
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Christianity
Al-Hilālī describes helping a student answer Christian arguments and explains how learning English enabled him to examine the Gospels directly.
November 24, 2018
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Christianity
Al-Hilālī discusses the expression “Son of God” in Matthew, with Rabīʿ al-Madkhalī’s commentary and Qurʾānic passages rejecting claims of divine sonship.
May 22, 2017
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Advice and Reminders
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul warns young women against secretly traveling to Syria for jihad, explaining that legitimate jihad requires a qualified leader, clear Islamic goals, proper preparation, and is not prescribed for women. He advises them to seek knowledge, avoid harm, and return to safe guidance.
September 7, 2016
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Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ubayd al-Jabiri explains that repentance from innovation follows the same conditions as repentance from sin. If the innovation was public or widely promoted, the repentance must also be public, with the individual clearly retracting, correcting, and clarifying the truth.
September 7, 2016
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Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi strongly criticizes Yahya al-Hajuri’s claims and characterizes his statements as false, arrogant, and misleading. He warns against studying under him, rejects his accusations against scholars, and emphasizes that such behavior is not befitting for a student of knowledge.
September 7, 2016
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Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi explains how the Salaf identified innovators by their companions, gatherings, and behavior. If someone mixes with innovators, it reveals their true methodology. Advising them is only valid with knowledge and success, otherwise staying away is safer to protect one’s faith.
September 7, 2016
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Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ubayd al-Jabiri warns Muslims not to follow Ali al-Halabi, calling him a misguided innovator who misleads others. He urges people to avoid his teachings and the associated center until it is run by credible scholars and returns to the correct Salafi methodology.
September 7, 2016
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Khawārij and Extremism
Shaykh al-Uthaymīn explains that suicide missions involving explosives are forbidden, as the person knowingly kills himself. Unlike brave combat where survival is possible, suicide operations guarantee death. If someone acts out of ignorance, Allah ﷻ may forgive, but the act remains unlawful.
September 7, 2016
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Palestine
Shaykh al-Uthaymīn states that suicide bombings are unlawful and amount to self-killing, which leads to severe punishment in the Hereafter. If the person acted out of ignorance, Allah ﷻ may forgive them, but no reward is granted for such acts.
September 7, 2016
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Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Rabi explains that if an innovator claims repentance but fails to correct the harm he caused, the community must continue to boycott and warn against him. True repentance requires rectifying mistakes and making the truth clear, as guided by the Qur’an.
September 7, 2016
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Scholars and Students of Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul explains that detailed criticism takes precedence over praise, even if praised by respected scholars. Praise does not nullify evidence-based refutation, and those who persist in error often refuse repentance due to pride and fear of losing followers.
September 1, 2016