Extending Christmas Greetings Could Be Disbelief: Ibn al-ʿUthaymīn
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn explains why greetings on non-Muslim religious festivals are forbidden and may, in some cases, constitute disbelief.
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The Destructive Harm of Tale-Carrying and the Obligation to Protect Muslim Honour
A warning against tale-carrying and backbiting, with Qurʾānic guidance and statements from al-Fuḍayl ibn ʿIyāḍ and Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān on their harm.
Is It Permissible to Work as a Cashier Selling Cigarettes?
A cashier working in a store where selling cigarettes is mandatory asks whether their income becomes unlawful and if they are sinful. Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān states that selling cigarettes is sinful and that one should only sell what is lawful.
How Should a Husband Give Mandatory Spending to His Wife?
A question is asked about the proper method of giving mandatory spending to a wife, such as whether it should be paid weekly. Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān explains that it depends on the agreement between the husband and wife, provided she is satisfied with the arrangement.
Should New Students Give Dawʿah and Connect People to Scholars?
A student of knowledge asks whether new learners should engage in dawʿah and guide others to scholars following the Prophetic ﷺ Sunnah. Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān affirms that they should call to Islam within their knowledge and connect people to trustworthy scholars.
Driving Customers to Church: Is It Allowed?
A taxi driver asks whether it is permissible to drive a passenger to a church while working abroad. Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān clarifies that doing so is considered cooperating in sin and transgression, and therefore it is not permitted.
Selling Perfume to Women
A man from France asks if he is responsible for women who buy perfume and use it outside the home. Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan replies that the seller is not responsible. Women are accountable for their own actions, so the shop can sell to both men and women.
Should I Quit Studies to Support My Family?
A student asks Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan if he should leave his studies to support his poor family. The Shaykh says it is better to seek income for the family when needed. But if possible, one should try to balance both work and education.
Abortion Not Allowed After Divorce Decision
A man asked Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan if he could abort his wife’s early pregnancy because he plans to divorce her. The Shaykh explains that abortion is not allowed, as the child is a blessing from Allah ﷻ and may benefit both parents in the future.
Beauty or Religion: What Matters in a Spouse?
Marriage should be based on both beauty and religion. Beauty is natural and needed, but not extreme beauty that distracts from life and worship. The real lasting beauty is good character, manners, and fulfilling responsibilities, not just looks or a perfect image.
A Reported Debate Between Jaʿfar aṣ-Ṣādiq and a Rāfiḍī on the Virtue of Abū Bakr
A reported debate attributed to Jaʿfar aṣ-Ṣādiq on the virtue of Abū Bakr, with Qurʾānic arguments and supplementary reports from hadith and tafsīr.
Books Alone Are Not Enough
Shaykh Salih Aal-Shaykh explains that studying books should be done gradually and under a knowledgeable scholar. Books contain guidance, but understanding them correctly requires a teacher who can explain unclear parts. Without this, people may misunderstand and spread wrong ideas.