بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Evidence-based Islamic answers
A trusted collection of Fatāwā from Imām Ibn Bāz, Imām Ibn ʿUthaymīn, Imām al-Albānī, Imām al-Fawzān, and other leading scholars, all upon the Manhaj of the Salaf as-Ṣāliḥ.
Ibn Bāz holds that the follower must recite al-Fātiḥah in both the audible and the silent prayers, mentions the three positions of the scholars, and explains how the verse of listening attentively is specified by the Sunnah.
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān says that no tashahhud is legislated after the prostration of forgetfulness; the worshipper gives the salām straight away, but he follows his imam if the imam does otherwise.
The imam and the one praying alone say "samiʿa Llāhu li-man ḥamidah" when rising, then "rabbanā wa laka l-ḥamd". Ibn Bāz mentions the four wordings for the follower.
ʿAlī is not singled out with "peace be upon him." Shaykh al-Barrāk explains that every Companion already shares in the salām of the tashahhud.
ʿAlī should not be singled out with "peace be upon him" or "may Allah honour his face." Ibn Bāz explains why the Companions are all treated alike.
Dyeing the hair with pure black is not permitted for men or women, but other colors are allowed. Ibn Bāz explains the ruling and the hadith behind it.
Whoever breaks the fast of Ramaḍān without an excuse must make up the day and repent. Ibn Bāz clarifies the ruling and the weakness of a well-known hadith.
Zakāt is due on gold and silver even when kept for wearing, once it reaches the niṣāb. Ibn Bāz gives the niṣāb of gold and silver and the amount owed.
Whoever breaks the fast of Ramaḍān without an excuse must make up the day and repent. Ibn Bāz clarifies the ruling and the weakness of a well-known hadith.
Zakāt is due on gold and silver even when kept for wearing, once it reaches the niṣāb. Ibn Bāz gives the niṣāb of gold and silver and the amount owed.
Songs are forbidden, and some scholars reported a consensus on it. Ibn Bāz explains the evidence, where wholesome poetry stands, and the ruling on instruments.
Allah is above His Throne, above all creation, and He is with us by His knowledge. Ibn Bāz explains the verses that appear to say otherwise.
Celebrating the Mawlid is a religious innovation, not part of the Sunnah. Ibn Bāz lays out the evidence and answers those who deem it a "good innovation."
Abandoning the prayer (ṣalāh) out of negligence, without denying its obligation, is major disbelief in the stronger view. Ibn Bāz lays out the evidence in full.
A resident wipes over his socks for a day and a night, a traveller for three days and nights. Ibn Bāz explains that the count starts from the first breaking of wuḍūʾ.
Cursing time and blaming fate for hardship contradicts sound tawḥīd, because time acts on nothing. Ibn Bāz explains why, with the evidence.
An amulet made from anything other than the Qur'an is forbidden by the texts. And the correct view is that even a Qur'anic amulet is not permitted. Ibn Bāz explains why.
A marriage contracted without the woman's guardian is invalid. Ibn Bāz explains the ruling and what a valid, legislated marriage requires.