The Imaam would [take to account and] punish those who smoked [tobacco] – [this was at the time] when [smoking] first appeared [in the Arabian Peninsula] – about 250 years ago.
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What did Ibn Taymiyyah really say about the Mawlid?
Recently, an image has been broadcast selectively quoting the words of Ibn Taymiyyah, challenging the “Wahabis” to “atleast [sic] listen to your leaders” regarding the Mawlid.
8 common arguments for celebrating the Mawlid
Concise replies to a number of common arguments that people use trying to prove the birthday of the Prophet (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam)
Was the Prophet born on 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal (Mawlid)?
Was the Prophet ﷺ actually born on the 12th Rabee’ al-Awwal? This article mentions the different opinions regarding the actual date.
The sole reason Allah created all beings
This is why Allaah created the universe; He did not create jinn and mankind because he is in need of them…
Prophetic Methodologies in Da’wah
5 important principles, deduced from the Qur’an and Sunnah, which clarify the correct methodology in giving da’wah…
How to deal with “hizbiyyeen” amongst the common Muslims
What therefore is the principle used in dealing with the common ‘hizbiyeen’?
How to Become a Caller to Islaam
I desire from Allaah to become a daa’iyah (caller) to Allaah (‘, so what do you advise me with in terms of reading books, or listening to (audio) cassettes or other than that?
How can a person become aware of his own shortcomings and weaknesses?
There are four ways by which a person can realise his own shortcomings and weaknesses…
It is the Sunnah to pray the Eid Salah outdoors
The established Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, his virtuous Companions is to pray ‘Eid Ṣalāh in a “musallah” i.e. an outdoor area, and not inside the Masjid.
Letter of gratitude from Shaykh Ibn Baz to King Hussein of Jordan
A letter from Shaykh Ibn Baz to King Husayn, advising him to implement the Sharee’ah in Jordan
Ramadhan Preparation
What is your advice for the Muslims, while we prepare for this virtuous month?
The trend of testing people according to personalities
Shaykh Fawzaan is asked about the trend of making imithaan (testing people) according to personalities and making rulings on people based on their stances.
The Companionship of a Righteous Wife
The righteous woman will remain in the company of her husband – if he is a righteous man – for many years. She is the ‘enjoyment’ that the Messenger spoke about
Advice regarding dealing with differences about individuals
For this reason I forbid the youth that the basis of their disputes and arguments be regarding a specific personality, no matter who he is.