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Repentance, Patience and Steadfastness
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.
Innovation and Innovators
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.
Innovation and Innovators
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.
Prayer
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hadi al-Madkhali explains that placing the right hand over the left on the chest after rising from ruku’ has the same ruling as before ruku’. The Prophet ﷺ instructed that the hands be placed on the chest while standing, and standing includes both before and after ruku’.
Prayer
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan confirms that raising the voice in dhikr after prayer is a Sunnah. It was practiced by the Prophet ﷺ, his companions, and early generations. Ibn ʿAbbās noted that they could tell the prayer had ended by hearing the dhikr.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Abdullah al-Bukhari explains that those who defend innovators are either unaware or knowingly supporting them. The first should be educated, while the second must be warned and avoided. Boycotting is essential, but advising can still occur without companionship or friendship.
Wuḍūʾ and Purification
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.
Wuḍūʾ and Purification
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that Friday ghusl is for those attending the Friday prayer, both men and women. It is meant to remove odours and clean oneself. Performing it is a recommended Sunnah for those who join the congregation.
Christianity
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan states that eating the meat of Jews and Christians is generally permissible because they are People of the Book. However, if it is known that they do not slaughter according to Islamic rules, then their meat becomes impermissible, just like a Muslim who does not follow proper slaughter.
Innovation and Innovators
Yasir Qadhi suggests setting aside theological differences for practical cooperation. Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan rejects this approach, stating that failing to distinguish truth from falsehood under the guise of unity is an innovation. He warns that such a stance is misleading and urges adherence to clear religious boundaries.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhali urges Muslims to adhere to the understanding of the Salaf, which is accessible through their books and teachings. He challenges innovators by stating that the Salaf’s works clearly distinguish truth from falsehood, much like the Torah exposed the Jews in the Prophet’s time.
Khawārij and Extremism
Shaykh Ahmed ibn Yahya al-Najmi strongly condemns those who claim that Usamah ibn Laden is the awaited Mahdī or the leader of Muslims. He states that such people are devils, and praising ibn Laden is evidence of sharing his renegade stance.
