Riots, Strikes, Demonstrations and Revolution

From the ruinous actions that we find in many of the contemporary Islaamic groups (Jama‘aat al-Islaamiyah) is that they at times will set up (sit-in) occupation of (and demonstration in) mosques, streets, public squares and/or government buildings. They may also go on strike and wage hunger strikes for days on end. They seek with […]

The Evils of Harry Potter and the Kufr of Magic

An important lecture on the topic of Magic, more specifically how it has found its way in to Muslim homes by way of books, video games and other media, usually under the guise of fiction and educational benefit. The evil characteristics of magic are outlined with examples from the Qur’aan and the Sunnah in addition […]

Suicide Bombings in the Scales of Islamic Law

By: Shaikh Muhammad Naasir-ud Deen Al-Albaanee (fatwa)
Question: It has is reported from your eminence that you do not sanction suicide missions. We therefore seek from you a clarification of the issue.
Answer: It is uniformly known amongst the Scholars that it is not permissible for a Muslim to commit suicide to relieve […]

Warning Against the Fitnah of Takfeer

By: Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ud-Deen al-Albaani
Translated By: Abbas Abu Yahya

Foreword by the translator
All Praise belongs to Allaah, Lord of all the worlds, May His prayers and blessings be upon the final Prophet Muhammad, his Family, his Companions and all those who follow his way.
From amongst the greatest blessings of […]

Foundations for the Islamic Revival

Author: Imaam Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaanee
Question: What are the foundations by which the Islamic world of today can be set anew?
Answer: I believe that what has been reported in the authentic hadeeth provides an explicit answer for this sort of question and its likes, which have become manifest in this present era. And […]

The Evils Of Nationalism

The Evils of Nationalism
By the Shaykh the noble Scholar Abdul’Azeez bin Baaz [1]
Islaam has forbidden the calls of jaahiliyyah (the prelslaamic days of ignorance) and there are many textual evidences which forbid all of the characteristics and manners of jaahiliyyah and their actions, except those (good and decent) practices which Isl […]

UNIFICATION OF RELIGIONS

Home PageThe Presidency of Islamic Research and Ifta
Fatwa No: 19402,  Dated 25 Muharram 1418H
Praise be to Allah alone, and salaat and salaam be upon Muhammad, his family, companions, and those who righteously follow him until the Day of Judgment.
The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Ifta has reviewed the iquiries, opinions and essays propagated in […]

The Jumu’ah Khutbah and Current Affairs

AUTHOR: Sa’ood Ibn Malooh Al-‘Anzee
SOURCE: Al-Asaalah Magazine (Issue 20, pg. 73-78)
PRODUCED BY: Al-Ibaanah.com
Many speakers introduce into the subject of the Jumu’ah khutbah that which is not part of it. And they divert it away from the purpose for which it was prescribed. So they have created a new methodology for the manner of conducting it, […]