Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) in his book Majmoo’ Fatawa Volume 7, Page 623 I have mentioned in the preceding principles that “Islam” – which is Allah’s religion revealed in His books and sent with His messengers – means that the servant submits to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. This submission is to Allah alone …

Question: What is your eminence’s opinion regarding those who say that fasting the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is an innovation (bid’ah)? Imam ibn Baz rahimahu Allah Answer: Such a person is ignorant and needs to be educated. The Prophet (pbuh) encouraged good deeds during these days, and fasting is among the good deeds, as evidenced by the Prophet’s saying: “There …

The Question: “May Allah reward you, honorable Sheikh. This questioner asks: Is fasting the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah a Sunnah? Because some people say that maintaining its fast every year has no foundation and was not reported from the Prophet, peace be upon him?” Sheikh salih fawzan hafidha hu Allah The Answer: “I have told you many times that …

One of the most foundational beliefs in Islam is understanding how Allah describes Himself.Yet, over time, many deviated from the clear path of the Qur’an and Sunnah, introducing philosophical ideas foreign to the early generations. Among the most debated questions: Where is Allah? Let’s start with The Qur’an’s Clarity on Allah’s Transcendence] Allah says: Do you feel secure that He …

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Refuting the Deification of Jesus in Chapter At-Tawbah 9:31 A Response from Arabic Grammar, Islamic Theology, and Christian Scripture The Verse in Question Surah At-Tawbah (9:31) says: “اتَّخَذُوا أَحْبَارَهُمْ وَرُهْبَانَهُمْ أَرْبَابًا مِّن دُونِ اللَّهِ وَالْمَسِيحَ ابْنَ مَرْيَمَ ۖ وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا إِلَٰهًا وَاحِدًا ۖ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۚ سُبْحَانَهُ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ”  “They have taken …

A Response to the Issue of Aisha’s Marriage to the Prophet Muhammad The issue of Aisha’s marriage to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has been a topic of debate, especially in recent times. This response aims to address the concerns raised regarding this marriage from multiple perspectives, including historical, religious, legal, cultural, and logical standpoints. Examining the Character of …

The following text, al-‘Aqīdah al-Wāsiṭīyah, is a summary of the Atharī creed of Sunni Islam by Aḥmad ibn ‘Abd al-Ḥalīm Taqī al-Dīn ibn Taymīyah. Ibn Taymiyyah explained his purpose for writing it as follows: هَذِهِ كَانَ سَبَبُ كِتَابَتِهَا أَنَّهُ قَدِمَ عَلَيَّ مِنْ أَرْضِ وَاسِطٍ بَعْضُ قُضَاةِ نَوَاحِيهَا شَيْخٌ يُقَالُ لَهُ رَضِيُّ الدِّينِ الواسطي مِنْ أَصْحَابِ الشَّافِعِيِّ قَدِمَ عَلَيْنَا حَاجًّا وَكَانَ …

The Shahada (Arabic: الشهادة‎) is the Islamic declaration of faith and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a statement professing monotheism and the acceptance of Muhammad as God’s prophet. The Shahada is: “Ashhadu an lā ilāha illa Allāh, wa ashhadu anna Muḥammadan rasūl Allāh.” (Arabic: أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأشهد أن محمدًا رسول الله) …