If I carried out the sacrifice on the 21st day, will it be considered as the ‘aqeeqah [sacrifice]?
Category: Scholars
Saying “aameen” in the Zhuhr and ‘Asr prayers
If a person finished reciting Soorah al-Faatihah in the quiet prayer (Zhuhr and ‘Asr), should he say ‘aameen’ or not?
The Angel of Death
Is it correct that the name of the Angel of Death is ‘Izraa.eel?
Missed the prayer for rain
With regard to the prayer for rain, if a group [of people] enter [the masjid] and [find] the imaam is giving the sermon, after already having just completed the two rak’ah prayer [for rain in congregation], should they [now] offer the prayer [for rain themselves] or should they sit down [with the rest of the congregation] for the sermon? Also, is [the rain prayer] to be made up [if missed]? And [if it is], should they offer the prayer in congregation?
Female wishes to enrol at the Faculty of Medicine
The questioner says that she is preparing herself in order to enroll at the Faculty of Medicine where the period of study is up to six years.
Dealing with insurance companies
What is the ruling regarding dealing with insurance companies which insure [our] wealth and cars, bearing in mind they say their operations are Sharee’ah compliant?
Pregnant woman praying sitting down
Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to pray sitting down/seated, if she fears miscarrying [her unborn child]?
The Shaykh absolutely disapproved of it
Reference: Safahaat Mushriqah min Hayaat al-Imaam Muhammed ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen – Page 159 It has been narrated by Dr. ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Abdil-Muhsin at-Tuwayjiree: I cannot forget this incident when I took our noble brother ‘Abdul-Kareem al-Miqrin (presenter on the Qur.aan radio station) to account, when I asked him: Why is it that when you introduce […]
Refuting that which is incorrect
Refuting that which is incorrect
Filming and taking photographs
I was gifted a camera and began [by] filming an entire film; however, I [then] heard that photographers [and filmmakers] will be punished the most severely on the Day of Resurrection, so what should I do? And should I begin by burning these [films and] pictures? And how about [filming and] taking pictures of nature – without any human beings?