In an age of materialism when everything that happens is attributed to materialistic causes, we hope that this booklet will help to correct the misunderstandings of many of our brothers and sisters who fail to realise the consequences of sins and disobedience to Allaah, the Most High. We pray that this realisation results in the Muslims as a whole becoming better slaves of Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic, by abstaining from sins and disobedience and turning to the worship of Him alone – aameen.
The Ill Effects of Sin
October 23, 2008
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Disallowed Matters
October 5, 2008
There are many things that have been prohibited in the Qur’aan and Sunnah, and it is very important for the Muslim to know about them so that he can keep away from them and thus avoid earning the wrath and anger of Allaah or bringing about his own doom in this world and the next. So I thought of compiling this list of prohibited things, in accordance with the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Religion is sincere advice (al-deen al-naseehah),” and in the hope that it will be of benefit both to myself and to my Muslim brothers. So I have compiled what information I could from the Qur’aan and from the ahaadeeth classed as saheeh by the scholars who specialize in this field (relying mostly on the reports classed as saheeh by al- ‘Allaamah Muhammad Naasir al-Deen al-Albaani in his books). Topics are grouped according to the classifications used in fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). I have not quoted every hadeeth in full, only the relevant parts. In most cases the reports include words which clearly indicate prohibition (such as “Do not.”), and I have explained the reason for the prohibition in some cases. I ask Allaah to help us to avoid sin and wrongdoing wherever it exists, visible or hidden, and to accept our repentance. Praise be to Allaah, Lord of the Worlds.
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day
September 11, 2008
Allaah (swt) has chosen for us Islam as our religion and He will not accept any other religion from anyone, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): “And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers [Aal ‘Imraan 3:85] And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us that groups of his ummah would follow the enemies of Allaah in some of their rituals and customs, as it says in the hadeeth of Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him), who narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “You will certainly follow the ways of those who came before you, span by span, cubit by cubit, until even if they were to enter a lizard’s hole, you would follow them.” We said, “O Messenger of Allaah, (do you mean) the Jews and Christians?” He said, “Who else?!” This Book focusing on the history of valentines day and the permisibility of muslims celebrating it.
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Ruling on Christmas & New Year
September 3, 2008
This book by Shaykh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid deals with the rulings surrounding Muslims celebrating Christmas and and New Year’s. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Islamic Ruling On Music And Singing
August 31, 2008
Abu Bilal Mustafa al-Kandi | Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 53 | Size: 1 MB
The legality of music and singing in the Islamic shari’ah (the divinely-revealed law) is an issue which is hotly debated among individuals and scholars in Islamic societies of our present day. Arriving at the correct view requires unbiased, scholarly research of the available literature which must be supported by authentic, decisive proof. A considerable amount has been said and written both for and against this subject, and the proliferation of doubt and confusion necessitates another more critical, meticulous analysis and assessment of this whole matter, in order for one to come to a clear, decisive conclusion which leaves not the least bit of doubt in the mind of the reader. In hope of acheiving such a difficult and lofty goal, I have applied a distinctive method which I trust, by Allah’s leave, will succeed in achieving these treasured aims and objectives. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ruling on Magic and Fortunetelling
August 31, 2008
By : Abdul-Azeez Bin Abdullah Bin Baaz
A short treaty written on the danger getting involved with those who practice magic.
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Why Do You Smoke
August 26, 2008
Muhammad Bin Ibrahem al-Hamad | Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 16 | Size: 1 MB
Why Do You Smoke ?: A discussion with our smoking brothers regarding the prohibition of smoking.
Smoking is a dangerous epidemic and a destructive adversity that catches many people in its trap. Many of them have live hearts and strong Islamic emotions, yet they are afflicted with smoking and do not deny its harm, its effects and its prohibition. They hope to give it up, and strive to get rid of it. Such people have a right upon their brothers to help them and take their hands to the shore of safety.
If you ask any smoker why he smokes, you would receive many different answers. Some people smoke when they need relief from depression; others smoke to ease the stress of estrangement from their families. Some people smoke with friends to have fun, while others smoke to rid themselves of worry and anger. There are those that smoke to imitate those whom they admire, or perhaps they smoke because they have been doing it from a young age and cannot stop. You will even find those who say, “I smoke because it is useful, and I do not believe it is prohibited.”
These are generally the excuses smokers give, and based on this, allow me, my dear beloved smoking brothers, to discuss this issue with you for a short while, and perhaps we will come to a satisfying conclusion.
Beloved brother! Are you not convinced that smoking is prohibited and that it has a very bad impact? Don’t you ever think seriously to permanently give it up? You would possibly say, “Yes, but I want to become more convinced that it is harmful so that I can give it up.” I would say to you, please lend me your ear and listen with your heart to what I am about to say.
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Important Warning Against Ribaa ( Usury & Interest )
August 26, 2008
Abdullaziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz | Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 47 | Size: 1 MB
Important Warning Against Ribaa ( Usury and Interest ): This is an advice from the previous Grand Mufti in Saudi Arabia in regard to Riba (usury) transactions that have proliferated in the recent times through the numerous financial institutions that have been established throughout the world.
Table of Contents
1. Publisher’s Note
2. Introduction
3. My work on this book
4. Shaikh Ibn Baz said
5. The rebuttal
6. Allah will bless the Muslim economy as long as the Muslims govern by His Law
7. Economic preeminence does not require Ribaa
8. Financial institutions can and do survive without Ribaa
9. They call Ribaa as ‘Al-Faa’idah’, ‘Interest’, etc.
10. Ribaa is forbidden because Allah has forbidden it
11. What Allah has forbidden does not benefit mankind
12. Ribaa is a prohibited type of transaction
13. Qiiyaas is only, allowed where there are no texts in the Qur’an or Sunnah
14. Ribaa is forbidden any way you look at it
15. Allah has allowed the transaction called As-Salam
16. The Muslim economy does not need Ribaa transactions
17. The Muslim economy needs to implement Allah’s Law to survive and flourish
18. Comparing the Haraam to the Halaal to justify the Haraam is forbidden
Publisher’s Note
This is a short rebuttal of a research written by Dr. Ibraahim bin Abdullah AnNaasir, in which he tried his best to show the permissibility of most types of Ribaa (usury and interest) transactions that have appeared in recent times in the numerous financial institutions of the world. Hence, we thought English speaking Muslims would benefit from this translated response by Shaikh Abdul-Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz, one of the noted scholars of our time and a staunch supporter and defender of the Manhaj of the Righteous Predecessors (As-Salaf As-Saalih). Shaikh Ibn Baz’s response is a refutation of the misguided effort of Dr. Ibraahim An-Naasir to allow Ribaa transactions.
The Manhaj (way, method) of As-Salaf As-Saalih (meaning the Companions and the following two generations of Islam) has been blessed in our time by the presence of several noted scholars of Hadeeth and Islamic Jurisprudence (Filth). These scholars combine both vast knowledge in the religion and firm adherence to the Qur’an and the Sunnah according to the way the Salaf understood and implemented them. Shaikh Ibn Baz is one of these scholars and firmly advocates the Manhaj of the Salaf through his lectures, writings and rebuttals of misguided ideas and deviant opinions, such as this research. We ask Allah to reward our scholars and to raise high the flag of the Salaf and their Manhaj.
This short response by Shaikh Ibn Baz that asserts the strict prohibition of all types of Ribaa transactions comes at a time when several so-called scholars are issuing Fatwas (religious decrees) allowing some and even most types of Ribaa. These false, deviant and erroneous Fatwas are especially welcomed by some Muslim communities and individuals who live in non-Muslim countries and who often end up imitating the ways of the Kuffaar (disbelievers) in the societies in which they live. Such people quickly embrace the misguided Fatwas that allow Ribaa, because they think that these Fatwas legalize and justify their indulging in the various types and forms of Ribaa that exist in the present time. I ask Allah to benefit these Muslims and the rest of the Muslim Ummah (nation) with this rebuttal so that they all refrain from indulging in Ribaa, in particular, and in all that Allah has forbidden for them, in general. I also ask Allah to bless the efforts of our scholars who surely face tremendous challenges in recent times, often defending the religion of Allah and His stated limits on several fronts at the same time. They defend the religion against various kinds of attacks by the enemies of Islam and the innovators in the religion. In particular, I ask Allah to grant His best rewards to Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz, who wrote this rebuttal, Shaikh Muhammad Nasir ud-Din AlAlbani, Shaikh Muhammad bin Salih AlUthaimin and the rest of the scholars in general who follow the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the understanding of the Salaf As-Saalih. Aameen.
Introduction
All praise is due to Allah, Whom we thank and seek for help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evils of ourselves and from the wrongdoing of our actions. Whomever Allah guides, there is none who can mislead him, and whomever He leaves astray, there is none who can guide him. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.
“O you who believe! Fear Allah as He deserves to be feared, and die not except as Muslims.” (3:102)
“O mankind! Fear your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife (Eve), and from them both He created many men and women, and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut the relations) of the wombs (kinship) ! Surely, Allah is Ever an All-Watcher over you.” (4:1)
“O you who believe! Fear Allah, and say a correct word that is correct (i.e. the truth). He will direct you to do righteous deeds and forgive you your sins. And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed achieved a great achievement.” (33:70-71)
To proceed: Verily, the best speech is the Book of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad. The worst matters are newly invented matters (in the religion), and every newly invented matter is an innovation (Bid’ah), every innovation is a misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Hell-fire.
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Fatwah Concerning Looking
August 25, 2008
Memphis Dawah Team | Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 25 | Size: 1.5 MB
Fatwah Concerning Looking: This small treatise is primarily based upon the book, “Fiqh of Looking” by Mustafa Abdul Al-Hayy, in which several fatawa and opinions from a large array of classical and contemporary Scholars including Muwafaq ad-Deen Abdullah Ibn Ahmad Ibn Qudamah, Mohyee-ad-deen An-Nawawi, Ibn Qataan, Muhammad ibn Muhammad Al-Hattaab, Shaykh Abdul-Aziz Ibn Baaz, Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-Uthaimeen and others.
Some of the major questions addressed in this small booklet are:
- What is allowable to look at of the opposite sex in medical situations?
- If a man is testifying against a woman, is he allowed to look at her?
- Is it permissible to look at a teacher of the opposite sex?
- What is permissible to look at of people of the same sex?
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
The Issues:
Issue #1: Looking at a Woman for the Purpose of Medical Treatment
Issue #2: Testifying For or Against a Woman
Issue #3: Looking at a Woman for the Purpose of Marriage
Issue #4: Looking at a Woman for the Purpose of Conducting Business
Issue #5: Looking at a Woman for the Purpose of Teaching
Issue #6: Looking at Elderly women and Young Girls
Issue #7: Looking at Images of Women’s Body Parts that are Disconnected from the Body
Issue #8: Hermaphrodites, Impotent Men, Castrated Men, Old Men, Young Boys and Sick Men Looking at Women
Issue #9: Women looking at Non-Mahram Men
Issue #10: Men looking at a Woman for whom they are a Mahram
Issue #11: Husband and Wife looking at each other
Issue #12: Looking at the Same Sex
Issue #13: Non-Muslim Women looking at Muslim women
Some Advice to Aid Lowering One’s gaze
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Evil Consequences Of Adultery
August 25, 2008
Muhammad Ibraheem al-Hamad | Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 16 | Size: 1 MB
A short booklet oultining the evil consequences of adultery and fornication and its detrimental effects on the individual and society. Adultery and fornication bring about great corruption and evil which spread easily. Major evil effects result these which cause serious damage to those who commit it as well as to the Muslim nation as a whole. Due to the fact that these sins are widespread, and because there are many avenues that lead to them, the evils consequences and great damage that result from these sins must be known.
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