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Character and Manners
Giving Salam During the Khutbah
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān clarifies that extending or returning the salām during the Friday khutbah is not permitted, whether verbally or by gesture. If someone greets during the khutbah, the salām should be ignored and not responded to, as the khutbah requires full attention.
Women and Ḥijāb
Advice for Sisters Cooking in Ramadan
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān reassures Muslim sisters who spend much of Ramadan cooking that they are rewarded for preparing food for those who are fasting. He emphasises that cooking does not prevent them from remembering Allah ﷻ, reciting Qurʾān, or engaging in dhikr, and encourages balanced worship.
Daily Life and Social Conduct
Boarding Buses with Free-Mixing
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī addresses the ruling on boarding buses where men and women mix. He advises that, if alternatives exist, Muslims should avoid such transport. If no alternative is available, boarding is permissible, but one must lower the gaze, avoid sitting beside women, and offer sincere advice.
Daily Life and Social Conduct
Sleeping Facing the Qiblah
Shaykh ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn Bāz explains that sleeping facing the qiblah is not obligatory, nor strictly a Sunnah. He clarifies that a person may choose to sleep in any direction, as the matter is broad and lenient in Islām.
Character and Manners
Shaving or Trimming the Beard: Which is Worse?
Shaykh Aḥmad al-Najmī clarifies the ruling on shaving or trimming the beard. He explains that shaving the beard completely is more sinful, and that shaving the beard while allowing the moustache to grow is even worse, highlighting the seriousness of this matter in Islām.
Daily Life and Social Conduct
Working as a Taxi Driver in Non-Muslim Countries
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī explains the ruling on working as a taxi driver in a non-Muslim land. He states that while migration to a Muslim country is obligatory if possible, earning a lawful living through taxi driving is permissible when migration is not feasible, provided the driver avoids transporting passengers to places of disobedience.
Daily Life and Social Conduct
The Ruling on the Nike Brand
Shaykh Aḥmed al-Najmī addresses the permissibility of buying clothing branded with the name of a former Greek deity, such as Nike. He explains that Muslims should avoid such brands, reject them, and warn others against importing or supporting them.
Character and Manners
Imitating Disbelievers Through April Fools Day
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.
Daily Life and Social Conduct
The Ruling on Hunger Strikes
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.
Character and Manners
Adding “Wa Maghfiratuh” to the Islamic Greeting
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.
Repentance, Patience and Steadfastness
Relief from Worry and Sadness
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.