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BUYING AND SELLING | Buying | Alcohol and intoxicants |

Buying alcohol for use as fuel

Question: Is it permissible to buy alcohol (which is an intoxicant) to use it in such a way by which it will be
destroyed, such as using it as fuel or in some manufacturing processes? And is it permissible to sell it to
people who one is certain will use it for such purposes?

Response: Selling alcohol or any other intoxicant is haraam. And it is obligatory for a person who has any of
it to destroy it and not sell it, because of the general (meaning of the) statement of Allaah:

{And do not help one another in sin and transgression}, [Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 2].

And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu
`alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts, comprising -
Head: Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez ibn Abdullaah ibn Baaz;
Deputy Head: Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee;
Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah Ibn Ghudayyaan;
Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah Ibn Qu'ood
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., - Volume 13, Page 53, Question 4 of Fatwa
No.5177

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Published: 7 May 2001

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BUYING AND SELLING | Buying | Credit cards and debit cards |

The ruling regarding using a credit card

Question: There are banks which provide their customers with a card called "Visa". This (card) then permits
them (customers) to withdraw cash from the bank, even if they do not have sufficient funds in their account at
the time. After a (specified) period of time, the customer is then required to pay back the money which he
withdrew, and if he fails to do so before this period of time expires, the bank will then charge an extra fee in
addition to the original amount withdrawn. This is in addition to the customer paying a (fixed) yearly fee to the
bank for the use of this card. I request you to explain the ruling regarding the use of this card, and are there
any specific conditions which need to exist if the use of the card was not permissible? (And) may Allaah
reward you with good?

Response: This transaction is impermissible (haraam); this is because it consists of adhering (agreeing) to
pay interest if the repayment is not done within the specified time (period), and this adherence (agreement) is
not permissible. Even if a person believed or felt assured that he would make the repayment before the expiry
of the time period, it is possible that circumstances could change rendering him unable to make the
repayment within the specified time period. And since this is a matter of the future, a person (obviously) does
not know what will happen in the future, so this transaction in this case is impermissible.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Silsilah Kitaab ad-Da'wah (12), al-Fataawa - Volume 3, Page 120-121

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Published: 2 June 2002

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BUYING AND SELLING | Buying | Credit cards and debit cards |

Buying goods using debit cards

Question: I hope your excellencies can advise us about using Saudi Net (debit) cards when buying items
from stores in the following manner: When the total sale price is agreed upon, for example SR150 (riyals), the
card is presented to the salesman who passes ("swipes") it through a machine he has in the store. The
(total) value of the transaction is then debited instantly by transferring the amount from the buyer's account to
the vendor's account in the same instant, i.e. before the buyer leaves the store.

Response: If the matter is as you describe, then there is no harm in using the mentioned card, so long as the
buyer has sufficient funds in his account to cover the required amount (of the sale).


Head: Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez Ibn Abdullaah Ibn Baaz;
Member: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh;
Member: Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fowzaan;
Member: Shaykh Bakar Ibn 'Abdullaah Abu Zayd
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., - Volume 13, Page 527, Fatwa No.18521

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BUYING AND SELLING | Buying | Cigarettes and tobacco |

Ruling concerning buying cigarettes for father

Question: Is it permissible for me to buy tobacco (cigarettes) for my father as he orders me to do so?

Response: It is not permissible for you to buy anything for your father whose use is haraam, be it cigarettes,
opium, drugs (narcotics), alcohol or other than this. This is because it is confirmed from the Prophet
(sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam):

«There is no obedience to (any of) the creation whilst committing a sin against the creator».

And his (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) saying:

«Certainly, obedience is in (all that is) good».

So, it is upon you to advise and offer him an excuse against buying them with good manners.


Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Ghudayyaan;
Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Qu'ood
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Volume 13, Page 64, Question No.4 of
Fatwa No.3201

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Published: 17 April 2000

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BUYING AND SELLING | Buying | Stocks and shares |

Having shares in the Saudi-American Bank

Question: Advise us, may Allaah increase you in knowledge, about the ruling of having shares in the
Saudi-American Bank. Is it ribaa, since it trades in interest and is based upon interest, as we know?

Response: The Saudi-American Bank and other banks, if they are based upon ribaa and trade in ribaa, then it
is not permissible to have shares in them. This is because it is regarded as assisting in sin and
transgression, and Allaah has prohibited this, as He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says:

{but do not help one another in sin and transgression}, {Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 2].


Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Volume 13, Page 506, Fatwa No.3134

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Published: 3 February 2000

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Having shares in the Islaamic Bank

Question: The Islaamic Bank has shares for sale and the value of each share is one hundred and ten US
dollars ($110). And that which we have understood is that the bank in question does not trade in ribaa and
that the money from the sale of the shares will be used in trading activities which are free from any dealings
in interest. The profits will then be divided amongst the shareholders. So out of concern of falling into that
which is impermissible, we request you to give a fatwa about whether this is permissible or not.

Response: It is permissible to have shares in a bank which does not trade in ribaa, and the profits which
accrue from these shares are the result of trading which is not haraam , so it is halaal.



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The Ruling about having shares in companies and banks

Question: What is the ruling about having shares in companies and banks'? And is it permissible for a
shareholder (in a company or a bank) to sell shares, specifically after he has become a shareholder himself,
to offices dealing in buying and selling (stockbrokers)? And from that which is possible is selling them (the
shares) for more than the price that the shareholder paid. So what is the ruling about the profit which the
shareholder makes every year from the value of the shares bought?

Response: Having shares in banks and companies that trade in ribaa is not permissible. And if the
shareholder wants to rid himself of any ribaa in his shareholding, then he should sell his shares at market
value and take the initial investment only. The rest he should give in charity, and it is not permissible for him
to take anything from the profits of his shareholding or interest. However, if the shareholding was in a
company which does not trade in ribaa, then it's profits are halaal.



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BUYING AND SELLING | Buying | Miscellaneous |

Ruling concerning buying and possessing fashion magazines

Question: What is the ruling concerning fashion magazines, like Burda, in order to benefit from them
concerning new women's fashions and accessories. What is the ruling concerning keeping them after one
has already benefited from them while they are filled with pictures of women?

Response: There is no doubt that buying magazines that just contain pictures is forbidden. This is because
possessing pictures is forbidden, based on the statement of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa
sallam):

«The angels do not enter a house which contains pictures»

When the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) saw a picture on a cushion with 'Aa.ishah, he stood and
did not enter the room. His dislike could be seen on his face. Those fashion magazines must be looked into
to see what they contain as not every fashion is permissible. The fashions might be such that they show the
woman's body, due to their tightness or for other reasons. The fashions could be the dresses of the
disbelievers that are particular to them. Imitating the disbelievers is forbidden, since the Prophet (sal-Allaahu
àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«Whoever imitates a people is one of them»

I advise my Muslim brothers in general and my Muslim sisters in particular to avoid those fashions as either
they are imitation of non-Muslims or they display what the woman should be concealing. If women follow
every new fashion, then it means, in general, that our customs that have come from our religion will be
changed for customs that have been taken from non-Muslims.


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BUYING AND SELLING | Buying | Miscellaneous |

Buying women's fashion magazines

Question: A sister asks: "What is the ruling regarding buying magazines in which there are pictures of
women, in order to adopt certain fashions which are in accordance with our Sharee'ah, and leaving whatever
opposes it?"

Response: It is not permissible for you to buy these magazines in which there are pictures of different
fashions because of that which they contain of fitnah and the promotion of the like of these harmful
magazines; And sufficient for you should be the dress/clothing of whatever is sufficient for the women of your
land (so long as it meets the Sharee'ah guidelines).


No.7321

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BUYING AND SELLING | Selling | Animals and by-products |

Trading in small birds

Question: My brother trades in small birds. Is this permissible or not?

Response: It is permissible to sell small birds, since this comes under the general heading of permissible
sales.


Deputy Head: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh;
Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Ghudayyaan
Member: Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fowzaan;
Member: Shaykh Bakar 'Abdullaah Abu Zayd
No.18248

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Trading in monkeys

Question: I inform you that I am a national (native), and wish to enter the field of trading in tame animals such
as cats and birds. Inclusive of these animals are chimpanzees, which can be domesticated and trained for
entertainment purposes, such as attracting customers to the shop, and (as a result) increase sales of other
(items). They may be sold to households simply for amusement purposes, however, they are very expensive.
So some brothers (jazaa-humullaahu khayr) have informed me that trading in monkeys is haraam,
considering they are a sign of punishment and wrath (from Allaah). And also because this involves changing
their nature and mistreating them, in addition to them being a waste of money. I am hoping your excellencies
will oblige in guiding us to that which is correct, inshaa.-Allaah, and jazaa-kumullaahu khayr.

Response: It is not permissible to sell cats, monkeys, dogs and other than them which have fangs, because
the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) forbade that and denounced it, and also because it involves a
waste of money, which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) also forbade.


Deputy Head: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal-ash-Shaykh;
Member: Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan;

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Published: 12 August 2000

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Grocery store selling foods containing pig-meat ingredients

Question: Is it permissible to sell food items which contain pig-meat or alcohol?, since there are many
Muslims in America who own or work in grocery stores where they sell beer, pig-meat and tobacco.

Response: It is not permissible to sell that which is haraam nor eat or use it; and from amongst them are the
items mentioned in the question.


Deputy Head: Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq 'Afeefee
Fatwa No.11967

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BUYING AND SELLING | Selling | Cigarettes and tobacco |

Trading in cigarettes

Question: What is the Islaamic ruling regarding one who trades in cigarettes which are sold under licence
from the cigarette company?

Response: Smoking is haraam, growing tobacco is haraam, and trading in it is haraam, because of the great
harm which it causes. And it was narrated in the hadeeth:

«There should be no causing harm nor reciprocating harm»,

and because it is (regarded as) one of the evil things (al-khabaa.ith).

Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says, in describing the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam):

{He allows them as lawful at-Tayyibaat [all good and lawful things] and prohibits them as unlawful
al-Khabaa.ith [all evil and unlawful things]}, [Soorah al-A'raaf, Aayah 157].

And Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says (interpretation of the meaning):

{They ask you what is lawful for them. Say: 'Lawful unto you are at-Tayyibaat [all good and lawful
things]}, [Soorah al-Maa'idah, Aayah 4].


Fatwa No.4947

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Ruling concerning trading in cigarettes and giving in charity from its profits

Question: What is the ruling about trading in cigarettes and the like. Is it permissible to give in charity and
perform Hajj or (other) noble acts using the profits of this trade?

Response: It is not permissible to trade in cigarettes and all that is haraam. This is because they are all evil
and for that where there is a harmful effect on the body, soul and wealth. If someone wanted to give in charity
and perform the Hajj or spend on noble causes then it is befitting to work out that which is good (halaal) from
(such) wealth and then give in charity from it, or perform the Hajj or spend on noble causes. The generality of
the saying of Allaah is:

{O you who believe! Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and of that which
We have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it,
(though) you would not accept it save if you close your eyes and tolerate therein. And know that
Allaah is Rich (Free of all wants), and Worthy of all praise} [Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayah 267].

And his (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) saying:

«Certainly Allaah is good and does not accept (anything) except good», [reported by Ahmad, Muslim,
at-Tirmidhee, ad-Daarimee, al-Bayhaqee].


Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah Ibn Munee'
Fatwa No.1407

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Ruling concerning selling cigarettes, and praying having just smoked

Question: What is the Sharee'ah ruling regarding one who sells all types of cigarettes? I smoke and when I
hear the mu.adhdhin, I enter the masjid. (So) is it obligatory upon me to repeat my wudhoo. or is it enough to
just rinse my mouth, and I know that smoking causes various diseases?

Response: Selling cigarettes is haraam because of its evilness and many harmful effects, and one who does
so becomes a faasiq (open sinner). It is not obligatory to repeat the wudhoo. as a result of smoking. However,
it is legislated for him to remove the offending smell from his mouth with that which will do so, in addition to
promptly seeking repentance from Allaah for that.


Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Volume 13, Page 57, Question No.2 and 3
of Fatwa No.8982

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Ruling concerning farming tobacco and its profits

Question: What is the Islaamic ruling regarding farming tobacco and the money earned by the farmers from
selling it?

Response: It is not permissible to farm tobacco, or to sell it and nor to smoke it because it is haraam in
many ways: due to its harmful effects on (one's) health, due to its evilness and lack of benefit. (So) it is upon
the Muslim to leave it (completely) and distance himself from it, not to farm it or trade in it because if Allaah
has made something haraam then it's trade is also haraam.

And Allaah knows best.


Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Volume 13, Page 62, Question No. 1 of
Fatwa No.15928

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Ruling concerning selling cigarettes and not smoking

Question: I am a trader and buy cigarettes and for my trade, is this permissible for me, knowing that I do not
smoke the cigarettes? Also, I have a television (in the shop) where the youth gather and watch football
matches and soap operas and (as a result) they miss their salaah. Is it permissible for me to have this
television under such circumstances? As my shop is next to the marketplace and between the masjid and
me there is approximately 200 meters, I pray inside my shop and leave the congregational prayer. What is
the ruling about my action?

Response: Cigarettes are an evil and harmful thing. It is not permissible to smoke them or sell them because
if Allaah has made something haraam then its trade is also haraam. So, it is obligatory upon you to seek
repentance from selling it and limit yourself to selling permissible items since there is many blessings in this.
One who leaves something for the Sake of Allaah, (then) Allaah compensates him with (something) better
than it.

Also, it is not permissible for you to leave the youth to gather (in your shop) with you and leave the salaah. It
is obligatory for you to close the shop and you and them go to the masjid, for that which Allaah says:

{O you who believe! Let not your properties or your children divert you from the remembrance of
Allaah. And whosoever does that, then they are the losers} [Soorah al-Munaafiqoon, Aayah 9].

Also, the saying of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam):

«Whoever hears the call (to prayer) and does not respond (to it) then there is no prayer for him (if
he prays in other than the masjid) except for a (valid Islaamic) reason».

It was said to Ibn 'Abbaas (radhi-yallaahu 'anhu): 'what is the (valid Islaamic) reason?' He said:

«Fear and illness».

Also, from that which is confirmed is when he (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) was asked by a blind man: 'O
Messenger of Allaah! I do not have a guide to guide me to the masjid, so is there permission for me to pray in
my house?' So the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said to him:

«Do you hear the call for prayers?».

He said: 'Yes'. He (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«Then respond (to it»), [reported by Muslim in his Saheeh].


Fatwa No.16502

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BUYING AND SELLING | Selling | Clothing and beauty products |

Trading in women's clothing

Question: What is the ruling regarding one who sells and trades in women's clothing, especially that which is
tight (fitting), and also under garments? So is there any sin upon him if a woman was to wear such clothing
and go out amongst the people?

Response: It is allowed to trade in permissible women's clothing. As for impermissible clothing, such as that
in which there is a resemblance with the kaafiraat (disbelieving women), then it is not permissible to trade in
it, since this constitutes assisting in sin and transgression.


Deputy Head: Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh;
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., - Volume 13, Page 108, Question 1 of
Fatwa No.18409

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Selling trousers and under garments for non-Muslims

Question: Is it permissible for a Muslim to sell trousers and under garments for non-Muslim women?

Response: It is permissible to sell clothing to disbelievers, both men and women, if these clothes
(completely) cover (the body from that which is Islaamically required) and do not include crosses (crucifixes),
and specifically regarding men, that which does not contain silk. In priniciple, with respect to selling, all
things are halaal until evidence suggests impermissiblilty, even if it were for a Muslim or disbeliever.



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Selling women's products

Question: I have a business in which I sell perfumes, watches, makeup (cosmetics), creams, hair-dryers and
ready-made women's clothing which are long and not revealing. My question is: are any of these items
haraam, and should I stop selling them, or can I carry on with my business?

Response: With regard to selling the mentioned items, there is nothing to indicate they are haraam, so long
as they do not lead to any haraam actions such as flirting or joking with women and other such similar
means to haraam.


Fatwa No.14215

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Selling items used by women for adornment

Question: What is the ruling regarding trading in women's beauty items (inclusive of clothing), and selling
them to women whom the sales assistant knows will wear them to beautify themselves in front of
non-mahram men in the streets, as he sees her state in front of him, and as is unfortunately widespread in
some cities (places).

Response: It is not permissible to sell them if the sales assistant knows the person who buys them is going
to use them for things that Allaah has forbidden, because this means that he is co-operating in sin and
transgression. But if he knows that the buyer is only going to wear them for her husband or he does not know
anything, then it is permissible for him to sell them.


Fatwa No.7359

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BUYING AND SELLING | Selling | Music and videos |

Selling music cassettes

Question: Is it permissible to sell music (audio) cassettes, like cassettes of Umm Kulthoom and Fareed
al-Atrash and that which is similar to them?

Response: Selling these cassettes is haraam; because of that which they contain of music and songs which
is haraam, and listening to it is haraam. And the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said:

«Indeed if/when Allaah has declared something haraam, then buying and selling it is (also) haraam».


Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., - Volume 13, Page 48, Question 10 of
Fatwa No.6364

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BUYING AND SELLING | Selling | Music and videos |

Selling and renting videos

Question: I would like to open up a video store to sell and rent only tapes which are permitted by the Ministry
of Information (in Saudi Arabia), whilst adhering to the teachings (of Islaam) and not opposing anything in the
Sharee'ah. So is this or the sustenance I earn from this haraam? Knowing that I do not want to do anything
that will earn the anger of Allaah? And the business of (dealing in) videos has become the only trade in which
there is little initial investment, not requiring major funds. (So) I require your advice regarding this subject,
because I am uncertain about it.

Response: It is not to be said that videos, radios, televisions and their like from media equipment are in
themselves halaal nor haraam, because they are (merely) machines. Rather, that which the ruling is based
on is whatever it is used for. So if it is used for completely or mostly haraam purposes, then it is haraam,
otherwise it is halaal. And based upon this, if you are going to use the video only for good (purposes) as you
state, then it is good, otherwise it is bad.


No.8162

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BUYING AND SELLING | Selling | Stocks and shares |

Profits from selling shares in interest-based company

Question: I had shares in a company that went bankrupt 25 years ago. The representatives of the company
bought shares, with the remainder of the money, in Riyad Bank back then (i.e. 25 years ago). Each share
was bought for 1,000 Saudi Riyals, and now the value of each share is 30,000 Saudi Riyals. I am need of this
sum of money. So, is it permissible for me to take this money as it is (if I sell my share), knowing that the
shares in Riyad Bank were bought without our knowledge all this time?

Response: Take all the money (i.e. sell your share), both your initial investment and the profit and keep your
initial investment because that is your property. And give in charity (all) the profit. This is because it is ribaa
and Allaah will provide for you from His Excellence and will compensate you with better than it, and will aid
you in settling your needs. And whoever fears Allaah, then Allaah will make for him an opening and will
provide for you from that which you do not know, and whoever puts his trust in Allaah, then that is enough for
him.



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BUYING AND SELLING | Selling | Trade and transactions |

Trading in copies of the Noble Qur.aan and Qur.aanic recordings

Question: Question: What is the ruling regarding trading in Masaahif (copies of the Noble Qur.aan) and
(audio) cassettes with Qur.aanic recordings (on them)?

Response: It is permissible to trade in them, for that which it entails in assisting in good (actions) and piety.


No.7359

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Making a profit by selling on behalf of someone else

Question: A man asked another to sell something (on his behalf), and the price of this object is for example 3
deenaars. And this person sells it for 4 deenaars, and keeps for himself the difference (i.e. 1 deenaar). So is
this action permissible in the Sharee'ah or not?

Response: The one who has been entrusted to carry out something on behalf of another is (acting in the
capacity of) a deputy of the seller. So it is not permissible for him to increase the price of the sale item in
order to take for himself the difference without the knowledge of the one who entrusted him to sell the item
(on his behalf). However, whenever he should mention this to him, then there is no harm in this.



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Father selling some of his possessions to some of his children

Question: Is it permissible for a man to sell something from his possessions to some of his children, knowing
that some of them are able to purchase, whilst others do not have anything and are unable to purchase?

Response: It is permissible for a man to sell some of his possessions to some of his children, if he (the child)
is able to purchase, and he should deal with him as he would deal with a stranger; He should not give him
any preferential treatment indicating that he favours him over his siblings.


No.4153

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Earning more than 10% profit

Question: Is it permissible for a merchant to earn more than 10% profit on (the sale of his) goods?

Response: How much the merchant earns is not legislated for in the Sharee'ah, however, it is not permissible
for a Muslim to deceive those who buy from him, such that he sells at a price unknown (different from the
going rate) in the market. It has (however) been legislated that the Muslim should not be excessive in his
profits, rather he should be easy-going if he sells and if he buys, as the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa
sallam) has encouraged (an) easy-going (approach) in dealings (with one another).


No.7339

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The ruling regarding women trading

Question: What is the ruling regarding a woman who trades (i.e. goes into business), whilst either in travel or
residence?

Response: In principle, it is permissible for both men and women to trade whilst either in travel or in
residence, for the general statement of Allaah:

{Allaah has permitted trading and forbidden ribaa}, [Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayah 275].

And the saying of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) when asked: What trade is best? He said:

«The work which a man does with his own hands and all acceptable trade».

Also that which is confirmed is that when Islaam began, women used to buy and sell in modesty and used to
protect themselves from displaying their beauty. However, if the woman's trade requires her to reveal her
beauty which Allaah has prohibited, such as her face, travelling without a mahram or inter-mingling with
ajaanib (non-mahram) men in a manner that may cause fitnah, then this is not permissible for her to
undertake (i.e. trade). Rather, it is obligatory she distances herself from that, since she is undertaking
something which is haraam in striving to attain something which is permissible.



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CREED | Signs of the Last Hour | 'Eesaa ibn Maryam (Jesus the son of Mary) |

The appearance of the Mahdee and descending of 'Eesaa (Jesus) ibn Maryam

Question: What is the news concerning the awaiting Mahdee and the descending of 'Eesaa (Jesus) the son
of Mary (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)?

Response: As regards the Mahdee, then it has been mentioned in the ahaadeeth that he shall rule this
ummah, so refer to «Sunan Abee Daawood» and «Sunan Ibn Maajah» and other than these from the books of
the Sunnah as the ahaadeeth are mentioned therein. (However), there is nothing mentioned in the authentic
ahaadeeth indicating a specific time (for his appearance). Likewise, that which is mentioned regarding 'Eesaa
(Jesus) the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), then refer to the book «at-Tasreeh feemaa
Tawaatara fee Nuzool al-Maseeh» and the «Tafseer Ibn Katheer», at the point where it mentions:

{But Allaah raised him (Jesus) up (with his body and soul) unto Himself...}, [Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah
158]

And (likewise) nothing is mentioned in the authentic ahaadeeth, according to that which we know, indicating
a specific time for his descending, however, there is mention that he will descend when the Dajjaal appears.


Fatwa No.1615

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Published: 13 July 2001

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CREED | Signs of the Last Hour | 'Eesaa ibn Maryam (Jesus the son of Mary) |

'Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary descending from the heavens

Question: I read in a book that 'Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) will descend
from the heavens before the Day of Resurrection, and shall rule upon the earth for 40 years. So is this
correct? And what is the evidence from the Qur.aan for this? And may Allaah reward you with good.

Response: As for the descending of 'Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) before
the Day of Resurrection, then indeed it is correct and confirmed in His (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) saying:

{And there is none of the people of the Scripture, but must believe in him, before his death. And on the Day of
Resurrection, he will be a witness against them}, [Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah 159].

And it has been confirmed on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) that 'Eesaa (Jesus)
the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) will descend upon this ummah and rule justly. So he will rule
the ummah and will not accept any other religion except Islaam, and this is from the beliefs of Ahlus-Sunnah
wal-Jamaa'ah. And many from the people of knowledge have mentioned this to be amongst the signs of the
Last Hour. As for him remaining (upon the earth) for forty years, then I have no knowledge as to its
correctness or weakness. And the complete knowledge is with Allaah.

Fataawa Manaar al-Islaam - Question 6, Page 22

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CREED | Signs of the Last Hour | The Dajjaal (Anti-Christ) |

The appearance of the Dajjaal as mentioned in the Prophetic ahaadeeth

Question: Is the appearance of the Dajjaal as mentioned in the prophetic ahaadeeth, and what is the level of
authenticity of these ahaadeeth?

Response: The authentic mutawaatir (that which is narrated by such a large number of people that it is
impossible that they have invented a lie) ahaadeeth mention the appearance of the Dajjaal, and his
appearance is from the signs of the (Last) Hour. So refer to the books of hadeeth reagrding this, (such as)
Saheeh al-Bukhaaree and Saheeh Muslim, and «Jaami' al-Usool» and other than them from the established
books of hadeeth.


Fatwa No.3381

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The appearance of the Dajjaal

Question: Will the Dajjaal appear, as a group (of people) have confirmed he shall appear, whilst a(nother)
group has denied this? (This being) according to what I have read.

Response: Yes, the Dajjaal shall appear, and the ahaadeeth concerning his appearance are authentic, clear
and mutawaatir (that which is narrated by such a large number of people that it is impossible that they have
invented a lie). Imaam al-Bukhaaree (rahima-hullaah) actually headed a chapter in his Saheeh as such:
«Chapter concerning the Dajjaal», and (under which) he mentioned ten ahaadeeth.

And al-Haafidth Ibn Hajar (rahima-hullaah) made this more clear when he explained them (these ahaadeeth) in
his book «Fat.h al-Baaree». If it is posisble for you to refer to it, (then do so), or other than it from the books
of the Sunnah which mention this.



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The meaning of Dajjaal and his blindness in one eye

Question: It is mentioned in (a number of) prophetic ahaadeeth about the Dajjaal. What does Dajjaal mean,
and is he currently present or not? And where is he (currently), and what does blind in one eye mean - about
which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) mentioned, is it real or surreal? (Please) reveal for us the
reality of that which you have of the knowledge (concerning this issue), and may Allaah grant you Jannah
al-Firdaws as your reward.

Response: Dajjaal is conjugated from (the verb) dajala, which means to lie and be foolish. This is because he
(the Dajjaal) claims Lordship (for himself) and this is from the greatest of lies.

He is currently present, and as regards his blindness in one eye, then it is real, since the basis for any
statement is reality.

And the appearance of the Dajjaal is that which has been confirmed from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa
sallam) in authentic and mutawaatir (that which is narrated by such a large number of people that it is
impossible that they have invented a lie) ahaadeeth.


Fatwa No.7114

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The Dajjaal will only appear to the living

Question: Will the Dajjaal appear to all of creation, meaning: will the dead be resurrected a second time, or
will his appearance be to the living when he appears?

Response: He shall appear specifically to the living. As for the dead, then they will not be resurrected until
after the (Last) Hour, as Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says:

{After that, surely, you will die. Then (again), surely, you will be resurrected on the Day of
Resurrection}, [Soorah al-Mu.minoon, Aayah 15-16]


Fatwa No.8097

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The fitnah of the Dajjaal

Question: We here about the Dajjaal and the fitnah surrounding him - that which the Messenger (sal-Allaahu
`alayhe wa sallam) sought refuge (in Allaah) from, and we have been commanded to seek refuge (in Allaah)
from his fitnah. So who is the Dajjaal? And what are his attributes? And what is the fitnah surrounding him?
And when shall he appear? And what is obligatory to be done so as to be protected from his danger?

Response: The Dajjaal is a man who shall appear towards the end of time, and (whom) the Jews shall follow.
His appearance shall be a sign from the signs of the Last Hour, and he shall bring with him immense fitan
which shall have a diminishing effect on the eemaan (of the Muslims). Quite possibly many people may
perish as a result of his fitnah, except for those whom Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) has protected.

As for his attributes, then he is a kaafir man, who is blind in one eye, and who shall be a cause of much
fitnah between the people, seeking to divert them from their religion by whatever means. So his fitnah and
danger shall be immense. And he shall appear close to the Last Hour. His fitnah will be specific to the living,
and it is obligatory upon us to seek refuge in Allaah from his fitnah, as we have been commanded (to do so)
by the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam).

Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fowzaan
al-Muntaqaa min Fataawa Fadheelatush-Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fowzaan - Volume 2, Page 97, Fatwa No.79

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The Dajjaal shall be prevented from entering Makkah and Madeenah

Question: Are there any places which the Dajjaal will be unable to enter?

Response: He will be unable to enter (both) Makkah and Madeenah. He will travel the world (over) with speed,
but will be unable to enter Makkah and Madeenah as he will be prevented from entering them. However,
Madeenah shall shake, thereby causing all the Munaafiq to leave it.


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CREED | Signs of the Last Hour | The Mahdee |

The appearance of the Mahdee

Question: What is your opinion about the appearance of the promised person, al-Mahdee? Are there any
ahaadeeth to verify this?I request clarification regarding this (matter)?

Response: There are numerous ahaadeeth which are reported by the leading authorities in the science of
hadeeth verifying the advent of the expected Mahdee, the Dajjaal and the Messiah (Jesus (`alayhis-salaam».
Certain signs will precede his advance; the most significant of which is that he will make justice prevail on
earth after the prevalance of injustice and tyranny. It is not permissible today for anyone to allege that a
certain person is the Mahdee until his signs that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) foretold have
appeared such as the one mentioned above.


The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts
Fataawa Islaamiyyah - Volume 1, Page 56

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The authenticity and existence of the Mahdee

Question: I request you provide me with a fatwa as to the authenticity and existence of the Mahdee about
whom it is said he is on the Earth. And are there any authentic ahaadeeth which mention him? May Allaah
reward you.

Response: The authentic ahaadeeth which mention the appearance of the Mahdee are many, and they are
mentioned in a number of narrations from the Imaams of Hadeeth. And a group from the people of knowledge
mention that they are mutawaatir (that which is narrated by such a large number of people that it is
impossible that they have invented a lie) in meaning, from amongst them are Abul-Hasan al-Aajuree who is
from the scholars of the (hijree) fourth century and the noble scholar as-Safaareenee in his book «Lawaami'
al-Anwaar al-Bahiyyah», and the noble scholar ash-Showkaanee in his treatise «at-Towdeeh fee tawaatur
Ahaadeeth al-Mahdee wad-Dajjaal wal-Maseeh».

And he (the Mahdee) has many well-known signs which are mentioned in the ahaadeeth, (of which) the most
important are:

«That he will fill the Earth with uprightness and justice after it had been filled with injustice and
oppression».

And it is not permissible for anyone to believe that such and such the son of such and such is the Mahdee,
until the signs which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) mentioned in the authentic ahaadeeth are
prevalent, the most important of which we have mentioned:

«That he will fill the Earth with uprightness and justice...», the hadeeth.



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The Mahdee and the signs of the (Last) Hour

Question: Who is the Mahdee, and what are the signs of the (Last) Hour?

Response: (He is) a man from the family of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), who will appear
before the descending of 'Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and he will invite
(the ummah) to Islaam. And Allaah will establish the proof by way of him, and many people will be guided by
him.

If you want further (information) regarding this, then read what Ibn Katheer has written about him in his book
«al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah».


Fatwa No.7664

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CREED | Signs of the Last Hour | Miscellaneous |

The Last Hour will come to pass when only evil people will be left on Earth

Question: We often hear that the Last Hour will not come to pass until Islaam prevails on Earth. But we also
hear that it will come to pass when there is no one who says «Laa ilaaha il-Allaah» (There is none (truly)
worthy of worship except Allaah (alone». How can we reconcile between the two statements?

Response: Both statements are correct. It is authentically reported that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa
sallam) said that the Last Hour will not come to pass until 'Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Maryam (Mary), whom
Allaah saved from evil, comes down to Earth, kills the Dajjaal and the swine and breaks the cross. During his
era, wealth will become in abundance. He will waive the Jizyah and accept from people only Islaam or the
sword. Allaah will abolish during his era all religions except Islaam. Prostration will be to Allaah alone. This
indicated clearly that Islaam during 'Eesaa's (àlayhis-salaam) time, will prevail on Earth, with no other faith
beside it.

It is also authentically reported that the Last Hour will come to pass while only evil people are alive. Allaah
(Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will send a pleasant breeze after the death of 'Eesaa (àlayhis-salaam), and after
the sun rises from the west. This breeze will collect the soul of every believer, man and woman. After which
there will remain alive only evil people upon whom the Last Hour shall come to pass.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz

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Published: 14 January 2002

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How the people will come forth out of their graves on the Day of Resurrection

Question: How shall the people come out of their graves on the Day of Resurrection? And who will be the first
to be dressed?

Response: Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will resurrect man on the Day of Resurrection by reconstructing
him from his tail bone. People will grow as perfect creatures just as plants grow from seeds, and palm trees
from date stones. They will emerge from their graves barefooted, naked and uncircumcised. They will rush
forth like spread locusts, or dispersed butterflies, and will not miss the way to the Assembly Land (where all
of mankind shall gather). In fact, they will know their way to it better than a wild pigeon knows its way to its
nest, as they are racing to a target.

The first upon whom the earth will crack open is our Prophet Muhammad (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam). He
will be the first to regain conciousness. As for the first to be dressed after Resurrection, then it will be
Khaleelur-Rahmaan (Prophet Ibraaheem (Abraham) (àlayhis-salaam». Horror will overtake mankind to the
point even Prophets will say on that Day:"Myself, myself". He who reads the aayaat that deal with
Resurrection in the Soorahs al-Qamar, al-Ma'aarij and al-Qaari'ah, and the like will have more information
about that great event.

It is authentically reported in both al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam)
said:

«You shall be summoned barefooted, naked and uncircumcised».

Then he read and said:

{As We began the first creation, so shall We repeat it, a promise binding upon Us. We shall
certainly fulfill it}, [Soorah al-Anbiyaa., Aayah 105]

«The first to be dressed on the Day of Resurrection is (Prophet) Ibraaheem (Abraham)
(àlayhis-salaam). While a group of my Ummah will be snatched away to the left side, and I would
call out: "My followers!" It will be said: "They apostasised after you left them". And then I will say
as the good worshipper (Prophet 'Eesaa (Jesus) (àlayhis-salaam» said», [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree,
no.3349 and Saheeh Muslim, no.2860]

{And I was a witness over them as long as I remained with them, but when You collected me, You
were the Watcher over them, and You are the witness over everything. If You punish them, they are
Your worshippers; and if You forgive them, You are the Mighty, the Wise}, [Soorah al-Maa.idah,
Aayaat 117-118]

It is authentically reported that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«Mankind will be shocked to swoon on the Day of Resurrection, and I will be the first upon whom
the ground will crack open», [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree, no.2412]

It is also authentically reported that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) (also) said:

«I will be the first to regain consciousness», [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree, no.4638]

You may get further details about the above ahaadeeth from the book "al-'Aqeedah at-Tahaawiyyah" of Imaam
at-Tahaawee (with the explanation of Imaam Abil-'Izz al-Hanafee) who talks about the conditions of the people
on the Day or Resurrection.



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Signs of the Last Hour

Question: I kindly request you explain the signs of the (Last) Hour, and how to protect and beware of them,
and what should one do if they encounter the likes of these fitan?

Response: The signs of the (Last) Hour are many; from amongst them (are):

That with which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) responded to (the Angel) Jibreel
('alayhis-salaam):

«That the slave-girl will give birth to her mistress and master, that you will find barefooted,
destitute goat-herdsmen vying with one another in the construction of magnificent buildings».

And from amongst them (are): And from amongst them (are): The appearance of the Dajjaal, and the
descending of 'Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) from the heavens, and the
rising of the sun from the west, and the appearance of the Land Beast.

And from amongst them (are): The abundance of wealth, such that a man will have alot wealth, but will be
discontented.

And from amongst them (are): The occurrance of much fitan, such that there will not remain a house from the
houses of the Arabs, except that they would have been afflicted by it.

So you should read the book «al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah» by Ibn Katheer (rahima-hullaah), since there is
much explanation in it. And there are also examples, lessons and an explanation of how a person can protect
himself from the fitan.


Fatwa No.5253

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Most reliable book discussing the signs of the Last Hour

Question: What is the most reliable book which discusses the signs of the (Last) Hour and the trials and
tribulations?

Response: The most reliable book in that, after the Book of Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), is «Saheeh
al-Bukhaaree» and «Saheeh Muslim», then «Sunan Abee Daawood» and «Sunan an-Nasaa.ee» and «Jaami'
at-Tirmidhee» and «Sunan Ibn Maajah», and the most comprehensive of them all is «al-Bidaayah
wan-Nihaaya» by Ibn Katheer, and «Ittihaaf al-Jamaa'ah fee Akhbaar al-Fitan wal-Malaahim wa Ashraat
as-Saa'ah» by Shaykh Hamood ibn 'Abdullaah at-Tuwayjaree.


Fatwa No.2021

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The (Last) Hour shall not be established except upon the worst of the creation in the (sight) of
Allaah

Question: How correct is the hadeeth «The (Last) Hour shall not be established except upon the worst
of the creation in the (sight) of Allaah»? And what does this (hadeeth) mean?

Response: This hadeeth is saheeh, and is narrated by al-Haakim in his Mustadrak, who says its chain of
transmission is saheeh.

And the meaning of the hadeeth is clear, that at the end of time (close to) when the (Last) Hour shall be
established, the souls of the believers (mu.minoon) shall be taken, as is mentioned in the hadeeth, and none
shall remain except the kuffaar, and upon them shall the (Last) Hour be established.


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The (Last) Hour shall not be established until "Allaah! Allaah!" shall cease to be said upon the earth

Question: What does this hadeeth mean: «The (Last) Hour shall not be established until "Allaah!
Allaah!" shall cease to be said upon the earth»?

Response: The (Last) Hour shall not be established except upon the worst of creation, and the kuffaar. As for
the mu.minoon, then their souls shall be taken before then.


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CREED | Amulets, talismans and lucky charms |

Ruling concerning putting a piece of animal skin or leather upon a baby's stomach

Question: Is it allowed to put a piece of animal skin, leather or such upon the stomach of a breast-feeding
baby boy or girl or older child? We in the South of Saudi Arabia put such a piece of leather upon the stomach
of the girl, small child or older. We hope that you will benefit us on this matter.

Response: If that piece of animal skin is put on the child as a kind of amulet to protect the child from harm or
to bring about some good, then that is forbidden, and could even be a form of shirk. If it is put for a sound
reason, such as to keep the navel from bulging or to strengthen the back, then there is no harm in that.


Fataawa al-Mar.ah

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Published: 18 October 1999

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CREED | Amulets, talismans and lucky charms |

The ruling concerning putting a knife on a child in order to protect him

Question: I have seen some people placing a knife on their small children and saying, "This is so the jinn do
not come to him." Is this practice correct?

Response: This is an objectionable act and there is no sound source for it. It is not allowed to do such a
thing. What is legally sanctioned is to seek refuge from them by Allaah's complete words from every devil and
poisonous pest, as has been confirmed from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam). He used to seek
protection by those words for his grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn Ibn 'Alee. It is also sanctioned to make
dua for them by asking Allaah to protect them from every evil. As for putting a knife or something similar, of
iron, wood or other substances, with the belief that such will protect them from the jinn, it is an evil practice
that is not allowed. Similar is the ruling with respect to hanging an amulet over them, which is what is called
al-tama'im. This is not allowed because the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«Whoever hangs an amulet, Allaah will not complete[his affair] for him».

In another narration, the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk».

May Allaah bestow understanding of the religion upon all Muslims, and steadfastness in the religion. We
seek refuge for ourselves and them and from everything that differs from His pure law.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah

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CREED | Death and dying |

Ruling concerning wishing for death due to harm that has come

Question: I have faced so many difficulties in my life that it has made me hate this life. Every time I turned to
Allaah, I pleaded for Him to take my life away from me at the earliest. This is my wish until now as I do not
see any solutions to my problems except death; it is the only thing that can save me from this punishment.
Is this behavior forbidden for me?

Response: When a person wishes for death because of something that has afflicted him, he is doing
something that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) has prohibited. The Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe
wa sallam) said:

«None of you should hope for death because of some harm that has come to him. If he has wish
such, he should say, 'O Allaah, give me life if You know that life is better for me. And give me death
if You know that death is better for me».

Therefore, it is not allowed for anyone to wish for death because of some harm, hardship or difficulty that has
come to him. In fact, he should have patience and expect a reward from Allaah for what he is passing
through. He should also wait for relief to come, as the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) has said:

«Know that victory comes with patience, relief with distress and ease with hardship».

The one who is afflicted with any affliction should know that those afflictions expiate some of the sins that he
has committed. No believer is afflicted with any kind of worry, grief or pain except that Allaah expiates sins for
him due to that, even the pricking of a thorn. When the person has patience and expects rewards from
Allaah, he reaches the stage of being among the patient. This stage is a very elevated stage. Allaah has
stated about its inhabitants:

{And give glad tidings to the patient. Who, when afflicted with calamity, say, 'Truly, to Allaah we
belong and, truly, to Him we shall return}, [Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayahs 155-156].

The woman in the question feels that there is no solution for her problems except death. I believe that this is
a mistaken view. Death does not solve any problems. In fact, the situation of adversity may get even worse.
How many humans die while being afflicted with pain and problems but they had been wronging themselves
and did not give their sins and repent to Allaah. Then his death is just a quicker coming of his punishment. If
he remained alive, perhaps Allaah would have guide him to repentance, seeking forgiveness, patience, facing
the problem and expecting relief. This all would have been good for him. Therefore, you, the questioner, must
be patient and expect relief from Allaah. Allaah says in His book:

{So, verily, with the hardship there is relief. Verily, with the hardship, there is relief}, [Soorah
ash-Sharh, Aayahs 5-6].

And the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) stated, in an authentic narration:

«Know that victory comes with patience, relief with distress and ease with hardship».

Fataawa al-Mar.ah

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CREED | Deviant groups and individuals |

The Jamaa'ah at-Tableegh's lack of importance given to seeking Knowledge

Question: That which is well known about this group (Jamaa'ah at-Tableegh) is the lack of importance they
place on seeking knowledge, and likewise, their dislike for those from amongst them who do seek
knowledge, claiming that all the Sahaabah did not seek knowledge, and that there were only a few scholars
amongst them, whilst their emphasis was more on giving da'wah?

Response: This is from ignorance, and that is for someone to place a lack of importance in (seeking)
knowledge. I don't know how their da'wah can be correct without knowledge, (for) certainly da'wah is not
correct except with knowledge, as Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says:

{Say: "This is my way, I invite unto Allaah with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me…"},
[Soorah Yoosuf, Aayah 108]

And it is not possible for a person to become a caller (daa'ee) until he knows full well what he is calling to. So
that which is obligatory for the callers (ahl ad-da'wah) is to learn first and (then) teach and call the people.

Shaykh ibn 'Uthaymeen
as-Sahwah al-Islaamiyyah - Question 115, Page 282

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The Islaamic ruling regarding (Ayatollah) Khomeini

Question: What is the Islaamic ruling regarding (Ayatollah) Khomeini?

Response: Khomeini has a book in which he mentions the excellence of the Imaams (Hassan and Hussein et
al) of the family of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) over and above the Prophets and the
Messengers (`alayhim as-salaam); (So) based upon this (statement of his) he is not a Muslim.

Shaykh al-Albaanee
al-Haawee min Fataawa ash-Shaykh al-Albaanee – Page 349

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Refuting the mistakes of Sayyid Qutb, Hasan al-Bannaa et al

Question: What is your opinion regarding those who refute the mistakes of some of the books of Sayyid
Qutb, Hasan al-Bannaa, Mustafaa as-Sibaa'ee and other than them from the people whose mistakes affect
the 'aqeedah of every Muslim; whilst others say: it is not permissible to refute their mistakes since they are
mujtahidoon (those qualified to make ijtihaad - calculated independent reasoning). So what is your opinion
regarding those who say this and their likes, and (may) Allaah reward you with good?

Response: In reality, certainly these (people) have evil mistakes in 'aqeedah, and that which is obligatory
upon the Muslim, rather, obligatory upon the people of knowledge is to clarify the truth. As for the people of
knowledge remaining silent regarding the falsehood until it is widespread, then this is not permissible, ever!
Rather, whoever refutes them, then he is regarded as a mujaahid in the Path of Allaah.

Shaykh Ahmad an-Najmee
al-Fataawa al-Jaliyyah 'anil-Manaahij ad-Da'wiyyah – Page 31, Question No.41

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Warning the people against deviants

Question: Is it permissible to mention peoples' names and characters when one wants to criticise them and
their thinking?

Response: If someone writes something that contradicts the pure Sharee'ah, and distributes that material, or
if he propagtes that view in the media, it becomes compulsory to refute him and expose the falsehood of what
he says. There is nothing wrong in mentioning that person's name or in warning people about him if he calls
to innovation, shirk, or if he calls people to what Allaah has prohibited or to disobedience. Until this day, there
are knowledgeable and believing people from the callers to the truth and bearers of the Sharee'ah fulfilling this
obligation, sincerely for Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and for the benefit of His servants, rebuking the
wrong, inviting to the truth, warning others against those who propagate falsehood and destructive rhetoric.

And Allaah is the Expounder of (all) success.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz

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The famous Soofee leader - as-Sayyid Ahmad ar-Rifaa'ee

Question: What is the correct opinion about the stories narrated from one of the famous Soofee leaders,
as-Sayyid Ahmad ar-Rifaa'ee, which say that he visited al-Masjid an-Nabawee (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa
sallam) in Madeenah and made du'aa. at his grave, and the Messenger (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam)
reached his hand out to him and he kissed it? This is a widespread belief among the followers of his tareeqah
(sect) and it is a belief they hold firmly, even though he lived in the 6th century AH. How true is this story

Response: This is false(hood) and has no basis of truth, because the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam)
died as decreed by Allaah and as Allaah said:

{Verily you (O Muhammad sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) will die and verily, they (too) will die},
[Soorah az-Zumar, Aayah 30]

According to a Saheeh hadeeth, the Prophet (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«Allaah has angels who travel about in the earth and convey to me the salaams (prayers and
salutations) of my Ummah»

And he (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«There is no one who sends salaams (prayers and salutations) upon me but Allaah will restore my
soul to me so that I may return his salaam»

And he (sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said:

«The best of your days is Friday, so send more blessings (salaah) upon me on that day, for your
blessings will be shown to me." They said, "O Messenger of Allaah, how will they be shown to you
when you (your body) have disintegrated?" He said, "Allaah has forbidden the earth to consume
the bodies of the Prophets»

And there are many ahaadeeth which say similar things, but it is not narrated anywhere that the Prophet
(sal-Allaahu àlayhe wa sallam) said that he would shake hands with anybody. This indicates that this story
is false. Even if we were to assume that it is true, then it could be that that was a Shaytaan (devil) who shook
hands with him in order to deceive him and lead him and others astray. What all Muslims have to do is to fear
Allaah and to adhere to His Sharee'ah, which is indicated in His Book and in the Sunnah of His trustworthy
Messenger, and to beware of anything that goes against that.

May Allaah reform the Muslims and grant them understanding of His religion and cause them to adhere to His
Sharee'ah, for He is the Most Generous.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Majmoo' Fataawa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawwi'ah li Samaahat ash-Shaykh al-'Allaamah 'Abdul-'Azeez Ibn
'Abdullaah Ibn Baaz - Volume 9, Page 31

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Published: 25 December 2002

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Blindly following the madhhab of the Shee'ah (Raafidhah)

Question: Some people consider that it is an obligation upon the Muslim to blindly follow one of the four well
known school of Islaamic jurisprudence in order for their acts of worship and their deeds to be correct. Yet the
madhhab of the Shee'ah (Raafidhah) is not included amongst them, not even the madhhab of the Zaydee
(Zaidi) Shee'ah. Does your eminence agree absolutely with this view, and thus prohibit the blind following of
the madhhab of the Shee'ah (Raafidhah), such as the imaamah of the Ithnaa 'Ashariyyah?

Response: It is an obligation upon the Muslim to follow what came from Allaah and His Messenger
(sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), if he is able to infer the legal rulings himself; if he is unable to do so, he
should ask the people of knowledge regarding what troubles him in the matter of his religion. He should make
inquiries of the most knowledgeable scholar with whom he is able to make contact, so that he may ask him,
either in person or in writing.

It is not permissible for the Musim to blindly follow the Shee'ah (Raafidhah) imaamah madhhab, nor the
Zaydee (Zaidi) madhhab, nor any other such like madhhab from the people of innovation, such as the
Khawaarij, the Mu'tazilah, the Jahmiyyah and others.

As for belonging to one of the four well known madhhaahib, there is no objection to this, so long as he is not
a blind follower of the madhhab to which he belongs and does not dispute (authentic) evidence on account of
it.



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Published: 17 December 2002

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Praying in the masjid of the Soofiyyah

Question: In the area where I live there is a masjid where there is a group who follow the way of the
Soofiyyah. Is it permissible to pray in this masjid?

Response: You should not pray with the Soofiyyah in their masjid, and you must beware of their
companionship and mixing with them in case you are afflicted with what they have been afflicted with. So
perofrm your prayers in a(nother) msajid where they uphold the Sunnah and are steadfast upon it.


No.6250

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The Islaamic viewpoint regarding sects

Question: There have to date appeared many sects, such as the differing Sooffiyyah sects:
ash-Shaathiliyyah, al-Ibraaheemiyyah, and al-Qaadiyaaniyyah, etc. So what is the Islaamic viewpoint
regarding these sects? And what is our position as Muslims towards them and towards that which their
followers propogate of their evil and corrupted thoughts (in the name) of the religion of Islaam?

Response: We acknowledge that which conforms to the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His messenger
(sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), and reject that which opposes the Book and the Sunnah.


No.9772

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Islaamic ruling regarding the Qaadiyaaniyyah

Question: We request your explanation about the Islaamic ruling regarding the Qaadiyaaniyyah group, and
their self-procalimed "prophet" Ghulaam Ahmad al-Qaadiyaanee. We also request you send us some books
which have researched this group since I am concerned in studying them?

Response: The prophethood was completed by our prophet Muhammad (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) so
there is no prophet after him, for that which is confirmed in the Book and the Sunnah. So whoever claims
prophethood after this, then he is a liar. And from amongst these (claimants) is Ghulaam Ahmad
al-Qaadiyaanee. So his call of prophethood for himself is a lie, and that which the Qaadiyaaniyoon (his
followers) claim of his prophethood, then this claim is false.

And the judgement of the Council of Senior Scholars of Saudi Arabia was passed regarding the
Qaadiyaaniyyoon, that they were a kaafir sect because of their beliefs.



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