Translator’s Note: This is known in Arabic as Jalsat ul Al-Istiraahah (The Sitting of Rest) There are three opinions on this issue among the scholars: First: It is definitely recommended. Second: It is not recommended at all. Third: It is dependent on the condition of the person. If he finds it difficult to stand immediately …
The rulings of commanding the right and forbidding the wrong only apply to matters that are agreed upon among scholars as being obligatory or unlawful. As for something that is differed upon, such as the issue under discussion, it is not permissible to condemn someone for doing it. It is, however, recommended for one to …
Mistakes Before Salah Delaying the salah intentionally – The salah should be done within its time. Many people delay it due to laziness or some other unnecessary matter. Each salah has fixed times within which it must be performed. Walking too fast towards the masjid – A Muslim should not walk too fast or run …
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By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen The youth who adhere to their Religion and are concerned with the da’wah should have open minds and hearts regarding differences of opinion among the scholars, finding a good excuse for the scholar who supports a view, which in their mind, is wrong. This is an issue of paramount importance, …
The differences of opinion that occurred among the Sahaabah (companions of Muhammad (pbuh)) were, for the most part, natural and unavoidable. A large portion of it was due to their different reasoning abilities that showed up in their various interpretations of Qur’aanic verses and hadeeths. There were other causes which led to differences during their …
The four guided principles of Sharia can effectively be used to explain the beauty of Islam to non-Muslims. Today Islamic Sharia is seen by non-Muslims as a strict way of life with little or no benefit for humanity. However, a brief explanation of the four principles of Sharia can be used to spread the beauty …
Ijtihad in Islam refers to striving to come to the correct ruling on a particular issue based on a qualified individual’s understanding and knowledge of the sources of Islamic law. It is something which is reserved for those who meet the qualifications to engage in it, known as Mujtahids. The Mujtahid is required to have …