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Living in Non-Muslim Countries
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that in non-Muslim lands, Islamic centres united on Salafi methodology can act as the Jama’ah. The leader of the centre takes responsibility for community affairs like marriage contracts and guidance, forming a small Islamic community within the larger non-Muslim society.
Advice and Reminders
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan advises to first correct and guide a student who makes mistakes, as it may be due to ignorance. If he keeps repeating the error and refuses advice, then dislike him according to how serious the mistake is.
Repentance, Patience and Steadfastness
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that not cooperating with Salafi mosques and centres is a sign of laziness and avoiding good. Muslims should support and work with people of knowledge and piety. Cooperation is required in righteousness, but not in sin or wrongdoing.
Daily Life and Social Conduct
Shaykh Sulayman ar-Ruhayli explains that Muslims may benefit from Christmas and New Year sales, as long as they are not celebrating the holiday. These sales are mainly for clearing stock and budgeting, not part of the religious festivities. Using discounts or sales is allowed.
Scholars and Students of Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Hadi advises students to keep in touch with their scholars and fellow students after graduation. He stresses that ongoing contact helps preserve unity, trust, and correct knowledge, especially during trials. Staying connected ensures scholars know your status and can guide you rightly.
Tafsīr
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan advises beginner students to start with smaller, reliable tafsir books. Begin with Tafsir al-Baghawi, then move to Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Tafsir Ibn Jarir. For a simple and clear option, Tafsir Ibn As Sa’di is also recommended.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan says it is not permissible to hold lessons in mosques of innovators while abandoning the mosques of the people of Sunnah. Teaching in those mosques encourages innovation and gives them a false proof, while the sincere seekers will attend the mosques of the Sunnah.
Daʿwah and Invitation to Islam
Shaykh Sulayman Aba al-Khayl advises that da’wah in Western countries must be done wisely and legally, through official organizations. A caller must have strong knowledge, be gentle, choose the right time, and focus on personal reform. The goal is to invite people with wisdom and good manners.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ Aal-Shaykh explains that the Imams of Islam gave great attention to refuting innovators because their harm is more dangerous to Muslims than open disbelief. Innovators spread misguidance in the name of Islam, while disbelief is already clear and known.
Tawḥīd
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān strongly refutes the claim that Muslims should not wait for Allāh ﷻ to rectify affairs and the mockery of teaching Tawḥīd. He labels such speech as foolish and warns against taking knowledge from such individuals.
Marriage
Shaykh Ibn Bāz clarifies that a wife may not seek divorce without a valid reason. Legitimate reasons include harm, neglect, sinful behavior, or inability to fulfill marital duties. If the husband abandons prayer, separation becomes obligatory until he repents.
Living in Non-Muslim Countries
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Salih al-ʿUthaymīn explains that learning a language other than Arabic is not prohibited and may even be obligatory for effective daʿwah. However, he warns against teaching young children English as their primary language, due to the risk of exposure to harmful literature and cultural influence.
