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Shīʿah
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan explains that Iran was historically Sunni, mainly following the Shafi‘i school. In the 9th century AH, the Safawi king Isma‘il bin Haidar carried out mass killings of Sunni scholars and followers, leading to Iran’s shift toward Shia dominance.
Ramaḍān and Fasting
Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami explains that the true Sunnah is fasting Sha’ban completely or most of it, as the Prophet ﷺ did. The practice of fasting only the middle of Sha’ban and spending its night in worship is an innovation and not part of the Sunnah.
Ramaḍān and Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi’i explains that if food is already in your mouth when the Athan is called, you should not spit it out, but you must not eat anything else afterward. Drinking is allowed only if the water is still in your hand when the Athan begins.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi states that it is permissible to mention an innovator by name when warning others, especially if he is causing fitnah or leading people astray. Naming him helps protect the community from being misled.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi explains that warning against innovators and exposing false beliefs is a major act of piety and a form of jihad for the sake of Allah ﷻ. He adds that those who oppose such refutations are either ignorant or following their desires.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ubayd al-Jabiri warns Muslims not to follow Ali al-Halabi, calling him a misguided innovator who misleads others. He urges people to avoid his teachings and the associated center until it is run by credible scholars and returns to the correct Salafi methodology.
Khawārij and Extremism
Shaykh al-Uthaymīn explains that suicide missions involving explosives are forbidden, as the person knowingly kills himself. Unlike brave combat where survival is possible, suicide operations guarantee death. If someone acts out of ignorance, Allah ﷻ may forgive, but the act remains unlawful.
Palestine
Shaykh al-Uthaymīn states that suicide bombings are unlawful and amount to self-killing, which leads to severe punishment in the Hereafter. If the person acted out of ignorance, Allah ﷻ may forgive them, but no reward is granted for such acts.
Ramaḍān and Fasting
The question asks whether dying in Ramadan is a sign of righteousness and if the virtues of such a death are authentically reported. Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi’i states that while reports exist, they are not authentic, so it is not considered a reliable sign.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Rabi explains that if an innovator claims repentance but fails to correct the harm he caused, the community must continue to boycott and warn against him. True repentance requires rectifying mistakes and making the truth clear, as guided by the Qur’an.
Ramaḍān and Fasting
If a woman’s menses begins just before Maghrib and the call to prayer is made on time, she must make up that fast later. If the prayer call is delayed beyond sunset, then her fast is valid and she does not need to make it up.
Ramaḍān and Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil states that if a woman breaks her fast due to postpartum bleeding, she must make up the missed fasts later. This ruling also applies if she stops fasting shortly before giving birth because of bleeding, as it is considered postpartum bleeding.
