Is it permissible for a person to initiate the well-wishing for the new year to someone?
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On the advent of the new Hijree year
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: [O] Noble Shaykh, may Allaah grant you success. He says these days, it is common through modern means of communication to encourage people to seek forgiveness and repent at the end of the Hijree year, and to exchange congratulations on the arrival of the new year. Response: All […]
The conditions for watching and playing football
Is it permissible for a person, who performs/carrys out his obligations at their respective times, to watch and play football in his spare time?
Fatwa FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Can anyone ask for a fatwa? Is it legally binding? Can it change over time? We answer 12 of the most common questions people have about fatwas.
The Role of Fatwas in Contemporary Life
From digital platforms to bioethics, the questions facing Muslims today are more complex than ever. We explore the expanding role of fatwas in modern life.
Common Misconceptions About Fatwas
Is a fatwa the same as law? Can anyone qualified issue one? We correct seven widespread misunderstandings about fatwas, drawing on classical Islaamic scholarship.
Modern Fatwa Councils and Collective Ijtihaad
How do modern fatwa councils actually work? We explore collective ijtihaad – the structured, multi-scholar process behind institutional fatwas today.
Classical Development of Islaamic Legal Scholarship
Classical scholars didn’t invent new principles – they refined existing ones. We explore how tarjeeh, scholarly debate, and figures like Ibn Taymiyyah matured fatwa practice.
Where Does a Fatwa Fit Within Islaamic Law?
Fiqh is the map, and a fatwa is the route taken on a specific journey. We map exactly where the fatwa sits within the wider structure of Islaamic law.
What Are the Qualifications of a Mufti?
A mufti is not simply a knowledgeable person. We explore the textual, linguistic, and ethical qualifications classical Islaamic scholarship requires before someone may issue a fatwa.