Videos
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn warns against participating in April Fools Day, describing it as a lie rooted in non-Islamic traditions and a form of imitation of disbelievers. He explains why it is prohibited and highlights the humiliation and harm it can cause to Muslims.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
Shaykh Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Dīn al-Albānī explains that hunger strikes as a form of protest, especially outside government palaces, are not permissible for Muslims. He clarifies that this method belongs to non-Muslims and should not be used to express dissatisfaction or demand benefits from rulers.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
A detailed clarification from Shaykh Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Dīn al-Albānī on the ruling of adding “wa maghfiratuh” to the Islamic greeting. He explains that it is not legislated when initiating the greeting but is authentic and permissible when returning the greeting, in accordance with the Qurʾān and Sunnah.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
A short reminder from Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān on treating worry, grief, sadness, and distress. He emphasises constant remembrance of Allah ﷻ, regular recitation of the Qurʾān, and seeking refuge in Allah from Shayṭān as a means of relief by Allah’s permission.
Prayer
A concise answer from Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explaining the ruling on greeting a person while he is praying. He clarifies that there is no issue with greeting such a person, and that the one praying should respond by making a hand gesture.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
A brief clarification from Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Muḥammad al-Luḥaydān regarding visiting the pyramids in Egypt. He explains that there is no specific command or prohibition, while advising that reflecting upon past nations is acceptable, though visiting mosques and Islamic sites is more virtuous.
Interaction
A concise clarification from Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī explaining that abandoning righteous deeds due to fear of showing off is a trick of Shayṭān. The advice emphasises sincerity, reliance upon Allah ﷻ, and consistent supplication to protect intentions and increase righteous actions.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
A clear warning from Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhalī against lying and participating in April Fools Day. The reminder explains why lying is a major sin, how it harms others, and why imitating non-Muslim practices in this matter is forbidden in Islām.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
Shaykh Ubayd al-Jabiri explains that a mother threatening suicide if her son does not shave his beard is making a false threat. The son should not obey her demand, as this is not a valid reason to abandon the Sunnah.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
Shaykh Ibn Baz states that a woman may work even if she does not need money, as long as the work is permissible, honorable, free from mixing with men, and she observes proper hijab. She may earn for charity or to increase her wealth.
Social Affairs and Etiquettes
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that the cure for envy is to sincerely pray for your brother’s blessings and to work hard for your own provision. Envy harms faith and can destroy good deeds, so one must seek refuge in Allah ﷻ and avoid resentment.
Knowledge
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that if Muslims in a land are in need of a student of knowledge, remaining with them to teach, call to Allah ﷻ, and guide them is better and more beneficial than migrating elsewhere.
