Know, my Muslim brother, that from the most important criteria of Takfeer, which most of the people of knowledge have unfortunately neglected, is that the person who commits any of the nullifiers of Islam should not be from the rulers (those in authority), because making takfeer of the rulers, no matter what nullifier of Islam ...
The Criteria of Takfeer - According to Government Scholars
When Jihad Is for the Sake of America
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
All Praise is for Allah, and may Peace and Blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.
As for what follows:
So, we have heard recently the news of the Jihad and the increase in armed resistance against the Crusaders in the Lands of the ...
Verily the Patriots are Brothers!
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In the Name of Allah, ar-Rahman ar-Raheem,
All praise is due to Allah, and may the peace and blessing of Allah be upon the Messenger.
To proceed…
I came across an item of news published in the newspapers, dated 10/11/1425, entitled “Beginning the School Day by Saluting the Flag” and making the “National ...
Ramadan Q&A
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Fatawa.
Question 1: Is it an innovation to pray more than eleven raka'at as the Prophet stated?
I'm aware that it is the opinion of some scholars that praying over 11 raka'at is an innovation. Their evidence is based on the hadith of A'isha (رضي الله عنها) that the Prophet (ﷺ) never went over eleven raka'at ...
The Mug Shot that Spoke His Legacy
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We go back in history to 1862 where a young boy of a poor household was born in a town controlled by the Uthmany Khilafa. This young man was brought under the care and tutelage of one of the Shuyookh in his home town when he was at the ripe age of 16 after the death of his father.
Why Has Saudi Arabia Allowed It's Land to Be Used as a Base for the U.S. Military?
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Question:
Insha'Allah this email reaches you in the best of health and iman. I was just watching the news and they stated that Saudi Arabia is going to let the US use their land as a base if they should go to war with Iraq. What does this mean for us muslims? Isn't that a ...
A Letter From the Imprisoned Shaykh Nasir
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بسم اﷲ الرحمن الرحيم
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, to proceed:
Springing from Allah’s saying:
...فَمَا وَهَنُوا لِمَا أَصَابَهُمْ فِي سَبِيل ...
'If You Didn't Kill Him, He Would Have Died'
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It is the Sunnah of Allah (عز و جل) that those He honored with carrying His message to humanity were and will be the most tested. They are the ones who flee the most from being suspicious, from indulging in doubtful matters, and prevent making accusations. However, since time immemorial they are the ones most accused and suspected.
Chill Out! It was Just a Joke!
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Fiqh.
A popular statement said by many when they are corrected in jokes they are not supposed to say.
Although Islam permitted joking it placed some restrictions on it. Some of those restrictions may be dangerous and even take one out of Islam if violated - may Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) guard us from that.
1. One cannot ...
I Am Not Convinced of the Observance of the Hijab, Can You Clarify This?
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Question:
Now, I have always seen the Islamic background and isnad for the idea of modesty and covering in general, yet there has always been in my mind a cloud of doubt around the exact isnad for the very specific modern hijab Muslim women wear today, i.e. covering the hair. For example, with the ...