General Fatwas

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I know that congratulating the Christians and Jews for their festivals is forbidden as it means approving their wrong beliefs. Is it permissible for me to send to whom I know of them messages containing no congratulation? Like sending “ I wish you all good” or “I wish you the best” with an intention of wishing guidance for them?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "What should one do if one's neighbour serves one with Christmas food on the 25th of December? Should we pour away the food or should we reject it even if rejecting it can cause misunderstanding with them?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "There is a factory that makes glass gifts such as perfume bottles and candlesticks and exports them to other countries. I have been offered a position with responsibility for exports but the factory will ask me to make some gifts that are just for Christian holidays (Christmas) such as crosses and images. Is this work permissible? I fear Allah now that I have been blessed with some knowledge and have memorized His Book."

A fatwa translated into English in which the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Dawah and Guidance answers the following question, "Is it permissible for Muslims to take part in their festivals, such as Christmas?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimin answers the following question, "She says: I want to become Muslim, but my family gather to celebrate Christmas, and I want to go and greet them. This is not with the intention of celebrating or joining in, but simply to make the most of the opportunity of my relatives getting together. Is this allowed?

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "In my school, it is Christmas time. My school has this Christmas tradition. Every year a classroom gets an adopted family that is poor so they can buy gifts and food and donate money to them for Christmas. Unfortunately, I have refused to donate any money or give any food for the following reason: These denotations will be done in the name of Christmas so that when the adopted family receives these donations, they will say, 'God Bless the Christians.' Am I right for refusing to give donations?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Abdullah ibn Jibrin answers the following question, "What is the ruling on eating food prepared for a Christian festival? What is the ruling on accepting their invitation to their celebrations of the birth of the Messiah (peace be upon him) i.e. Christmas celebrations?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "My parents and two brothers are unbelievers (they have no religion) and they insist on making a big deal on my birthday by phoning me, e-mailing birthday messages, and saying 'happy birthday' even though I told them many times before that I do not celebrate my birthday and that it is just another day like the other days. I am the only Muslim in my family, married to a Muslim, and live in another province in Canada away from them so they are not close to me. This year I unplugged the phone on that day so I could avoid the issue. What should I do?"

A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding: "I am a christian woman. i am in love with a man who is muslim i want to marry him on any cost he guided me towords Islam and i have seen the scientific proofs of islam now my situation is i am neutral i am not christian and even not muslim...i really want to embrace islam i am really trying very hard..."

This is a fatwa in Vietnamese answers the question "Did Islam Exist before Prophet Muhammad?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "What is the evidence for commercial insurance being haram?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, “When should the takbeer for Eid al-Fitr begin and when does it end?”

A fatwa in English shows the Islamic perspective on celebrating this occasion and confirms that there is no Islamic evidence that refers to its real date. Afterwards, it mentions some Quranic verses and Prophetic hadiths which confirm that Allah, the Almighty, perfected and completed Islam before the Prophet’s death so it is not allowed for anyone to add or delete something from Islam after his death. Finally, it mentions some texts which warn against heresies.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, “I used to watch nude pictures even I don't like it. I can't control myself when I browse. Tell me some tasbeehs that purify my soul.”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, “Is it forbidden for Muslims to declare the engagement? If yes, who are the people supposed to know about the engagement? Are close friends allowed to know about it?”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, “I hope that you can provide me with important and comprehensive information about Islamic tourism, what is tourism in Islam, what are the guidelines on tourism in Islam, how we may develop Islamic tourism, how we can develop a center for Islamic tourism, or what would constitute Islamic tourism projects?”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, “Will I earn any reward if I take my family to a Muslim country for fun and relaxation?”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, “Is there any special virtue in fasting during the month of Rajab?”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, “What is the ruling on travelling to an Arab Muslim land where evil and haraam things are widespread? Many newly-weds travel to that country for a holiday or to spend their honeymoon there. What is required of one who travels to that country?”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "I would be grateful if you answer my problem. My 16 years old female cousin lives currently in the US with her parents & older brother. As due to the country's law no one can hurt her, but her family is planning to go to their homeland for a visit and she is sure that her father will hit her & her mother, as he did before, or marry her of without her consent. Her father's side of the family will do nothing & her brother joins in hitting her. I or my family can do nothing to stop this. She is so sure that they will abuse her that she plans to runaway prior to their departure, live with a female friend & never return. I told her that this is against our religion but she is willing to take the risk of living on the street than being alone with her father. If I tell my family she will never trust me. Only you can tell me what a Muslim girl is to do. Please reply before it is too late."