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Seeking Knowledge
A powerful account illustrating the perseverance and discipline required in seeking Islamic and Arabic scholarship, as exemplified by Maḥmūd Shākir and transmitted by Shaykh Ṣāliḥ Āl al-Shaykh.
September 24, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muḥammad Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn explains that those who declare others disbelievers without meeting the conditions of takfīr are the inheritors of the Khawārij. He stresses that takfīr requires knowledge and intent, and it is not permissible to hastily label actions or people as lawful or unlawful.
September 8, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān explains that not refuting innovators is what hardens the heart, as doubts take root and grow. Refuting falsehood with the truth softens hearts and returns people to the correct path, based on the Qurʾān and Sunnah.
September 8, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
In this concise ruling, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Muḥsin al-ʿAbbād clarifies the true nature of al-Qaʿidah. While some label them Khawārij and others call them mujahidūn, the Shaykh states that they are mujahidūn only for the devil.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
This article explains the ruling on collaborating with groups that oppose the methodology of the Qurʾān and Sunnah in charitable work or daʿwah. Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān clarifies that such cooperation is considered helping one another in sin and injustice.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh al-Albani explains that forming Islamic organisations or unions is not permissible in Islam because it leads to hizbiyyah (partisanship). He emphasizes that Islam does not support forming separate groups or parties based on religious labels.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hadi al-Madkhali strongly criticizes a group on al-Oloom.net, calling them ignorant and liars. He accuses them of misquoting and spreading false statements, especially regarding his fatwa on elections, and highlights the need for accurate representation of scholars’ views.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin explains that terrorism harms Islam’s image and drives people away from the faith. Acts like bombings are not Jihad and are rejected. Islam is free from such violence, and true change must come through wisdom and proper guidance.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that if someone repents from calling people to falsehood, Allah may forgive him. However, he must openly announce his repentance and denounce any false books or tapes he produced, so people cannot dispute his past actions.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhali explains that boycotting an innovator is not limited to a specific time, but must follow clear advice and warning. If the person persists and spreads innovation, then boycotting is required until they repent. Shaykh Rabīʿ and Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan stress avoiding innovators to protect one’s faith.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan clarifies that calling Uthman’s introduction of the Friday athan an innovation is itself an innovation. Uthman, a rightly guided caliph, enacted it to alert people for Jumu’ah, and it became a Sunnah, not a bid’ah.
September 7, 2016
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Purification and Ablution
Shaykh Abd al-Aziz Aal-Shaykh states that reading the Quran from a phone is permissible even without wudu. Since the phone is not an actual mus’haf, the usual rules for handling the physical Quran do not apply, so there is no issue.
September 7, 2016