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What is the ruling on the beard in Islam?
Majmūʿ Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, vol. 8
"Letting the beard grow is obligatory upon every Muslim man, and shaving it is forbidden. The Prophet ﷺ commanded the trimming of moustaches and the lengthening of beards in numerous authentic narrations, framing it as op…"
What breaks wudu?
Majmūʿ Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, vol. 10, pp. 138–145
"The nullifiers of wudu agreed upon by the scholars include: anything that exits from the two private parts (urine, stool, wind, madhī, manī); deep sleep that removes awareness; loss of consciousness through fainting, int…"
Is eating pork forbidden and why?
Majmūʿ Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, vol. 23
"Pork — the flesh of swine — is forbidden by clear text in four places of the Qur'an and by the consensus of the Muslims. The prohibition includes the meat, the fat, and any product derived from it such as gelatine and re…"
What are the major sins in Islam?
Majmūʿ Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, vol. 9
"Major sins (al-kabāʾir) are sins for which a specific punishment, curse, or threat of Hellfire has been mentioned in the Qur'an or the Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ named seven destructive sins: shirk, magic, killing a soul Alla…"
Who is exempt from fasting?
Majmūʿ Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, vol. 15
"Allah has eased the obligation of fasting for several categories of people. Those who are temporarily unable — the traveller and the one suffering a curable illness — must make up the missed days later. Those permanently…"
What is Shirk and why is it forbidden?
Majmūʿ Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, vol. 2, pp. 35–48
"Shirk is to associate any partner with Allah in His Lordship, His worship, or His names and attributes. It is the gravest sin and the only sin Allah has declared He will not forgive if a person dies upon it. Major shirk…"
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Majmuʿ Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, vol. 3, pp. 175–178
"The five pillars of Islam are the foundation upon which the religion is built. They are: the testimony that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger; establishing the five daily p…"
When does a traveler shorten the prayer?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz, vol. 12, p. 295
"Shortening the four-rakah prayers to two is the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ during travel. The traveler should not pray four rakah while travelling, as this opposes the Sunnah. The distance is approximately 80 km."
How do Muslims decide who to give their charity to?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Volume 14, Book of Zakat
"When giving charity, whether it is the obligatory Zakat or voluntary sadaqah, it is not only permissible but often preferable to give to one's own relatives if they are in need. This position is based on clear evidence f…"
How do Muslims decide who to give their charity to?
Fatawa Nur 'ala al-Darb
Tape no. 72
"When giving charity, whether the obligatory Zakat or voluntary sadaqah, Islam encourages prioritizing those in one's own family and community. Shaykh Ibn Baz clarified this based on the guidance from the Qur'an and Sunna…"
What is the ruling on Zakat for rented properties?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz, Vol. 14
Majmu' Fatawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah, Volume 14, Chapter on Zakat on Real Estate
"Shaykh Ibn Baz was asked about the method of calculating Zakat for a house that is rented out. He clarified that Zakat is not obligatory on the value of the property itself, as it is a fixed asset not intended for sale.…"
What is the ruling on Zakat for rented properties?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Majmu' Fatawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah, Volume 14, Book of Zakat, Ruling on Zakat for a property prepared for rent
"Shaykh Ibn Baz was asked about the ruling on Zakat for properties that are rented out. He clarified that Zakat is not due on the value of the property itself, such as the building or land, if it was acquired with the int…"
Are there specific virtues or rewards for giving charity in Islam?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Volume 14, The Book of Zakat
"Giving charity for the sake of Allah is one of the greatest acts of worship and a means of attaining immense reward. The virtues of sadaqah (charity) are numerous and confirmed by the Qur'an and the Sunnah. Allah, the Mo…"
Does removing hair break wudu?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Majmu' Fatawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah, Volume 10, Chapter on 'The Nullifiers of Wudu'
"Removing hair from the head or any other part of the body does not break one's wudu (ablution). This is the position clarified by Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz. The Shaykh explained that the matters that nullify wudu are we…"
Does applying kohl (eyeliner) break wudu?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Fatwa no. 9914, "Hukm istimal al-kuhl wa ahmar al-shifah ba'd al-wudu"
"Applying kohl, whether inside or outside the eyes, does not break wudu (ablution). The same ruling applies to other cosmetics that may be applied to the skin, such as creams, powders, or henna. Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz…"
When is the best time to pay Zakat al-Fitr?
Fatawa Ibn Baz
Fatwa no. 1109, "Waqt Ikhraj Zakat al-Fitr"
"Shaykh Ibn Baz clarified that there are two times for paying Zakat al-Fitr: a permissible time and a recommended, more virtuous time. The permissible period begins one or two days before Eid al-Fitr. This is based on the…"
What is the general Islamic teaching on helping those in need?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Volume 14, Book of Zakat
"Shaykh Ibn Baz explained that helping those in need is one of the greatest acts of worship a Muslim can perform. This assistance can be through the obligatory annual charity (Zakat) or through voluntary charity (Sadaqah)…"
Is it permissible to deduct debts from wealth before calculating Zakat?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Majmu' Fatawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah, Volume 14, Book of Zakat
"The correct scholarly opinion, as held by Shaykh Ibn Baz, is that having a debt does not exempt a person from paying Zakat on the wealth they possess, provided that wealth reaches the nisab (minimum threshold) and a full…"
Can Zakat be given to build a mosque or Islamic center?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Volume 14, Book of Zakat, Ruling on using zakat to build mosques
"It is not permissible to use Zakat funds for the construction or renovation of mosques, Islamic centers, or schools. The recipients of Zakat are explicitly defined and limited by Allah in the Qur'an, and these projects d…"
How should one make up for many missed prayers accumulated over years?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Volume 10, The Book of Prayer, Chapter on the Ruling of Making Up a Prayer Intentionally Abandoned
"According to Shaykh Ibn Baz, the correct view is that whoever intentionally abandons prayer for a period of time is not required to make up the prayers they missed. Abandoning prayer is a form of major disbelief (kufr ak…"
Is it permissible to make wudu with zamzam water?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Fatwa no. 11200
"It is permissible to use Zamzam water for wudu and for ghusl (purification from major impurity) without this being disliked (makruh). Shaykh Ibn Baz was asked about the ruling on using Zamzam water for wudu and ghusl, an…"
Does eating camel meat necessitate wudu?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Volume 10, Kitab at-Tahara, Bab Nawaqidh al-Wudu
"The correct scholarly view is that eating camel meat nullifies wudu (ablution). This position is based on clear, authentic narrations from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and is the established view of the…"
Can I pray if I have a small amount of impurity on my clothes?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Fatwa No. 293
"Purity from impurities (najasah) in one's body, clothing, and place of prayer is a fundamental condition for the validity of Salah. It is not permissible for a Muslim to pray while knowingly having any impurity on their…"
What is the significance of the Prophet's Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj)?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Based on various rulings compiled in Majmu' Fatawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah, particularly those on Aqeedah and Seerah.
"The Night Journey (al-Isra’) and the Ascension (al-Mi’raj) was one of the great miracles bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). According to Shaykh Ibn Baz, its significance is multifaceted…"
What is the significance of the Prophet's Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj)?
Majmu' Fatawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah
Volume 1, article titled 'The miraculous journey of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj and the most important lessons learned from it'
"Shaykh Ibn Baz explains that the incident of al-Isra' wa al-Mi'raj is one of the great signs of Allah demonstrating the truthfulness of His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his high statu…"
What is the importance of knowledge and learning in Islam?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Article on the official website of Shaykh Ibn Baz, titled "The Obligation of Seeking Knowledge".
"Seeking knowledge of the religion is an obligation upon every Muslim, male and female, as it is the foundation upon which one's faith and deeds are built. Without knowledge, a person cannot worship Allah correctly, nor d…"
What is the importance of knowledge and learning in Islam?
Fatawa Nur 'ala al-Darb
Tape no. 450
"Shaykh Ibn Baz explained that seeking knowledge is one of the greatest acts of worship that brings a Muslim closer to Allah. He clarified that the ruling on seeking knowledge is divided into two categories. The first cat…"
How can non-Muslims better understand Islam and Muslim culture?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
General guidance from Majmu' Fatawa wa Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah, particularly volumes on 'Aqeedah and Da'wah.
"Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Baz advised non-Muslims seeking to understand Islam to begin by turning directly to its foundational sources with a sincere heart. The most crucial step is to ask Allah (God) Himself for guidance t…"
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
Official Website of Shaykh Ibn Baz
Fatwa no. 4335
"Shaykh Ibn Baz explains that the term 'Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah' (Sunnis) refers to those who adhere strictly to the path of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his Companions (Sahaba). They are the saved group mentioned by the…"
What is the significance of the Friday (Jummah) prayer?
Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
Volume 12, Book of Salah, Section on the Ruling and Virtue of Jumu'ah Prayer
"Shaykh Ibn Baz explained that the Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer holds immense significance in Islam and is one of its most important symbols. It is an individual obligation (fard 'ayn) upon every free, sane, adult, resident Mu…"