Periodic Occasions

Audios in English contain reading of the book “Fatwas of Ramadan on Fasting, Night Prayer, I’tikaf, and Zakat al-Fitr,” in which Sh. Ashraf Abdul-Maqsoud collected some fatwas of our scholars such as Sh. Ibn Taymeyya, Sh. Abu Butain, Sh. Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al Ash-Sheikh, Sh. As-Saadi, Sh. Ibn Baz, Sh. Ibn Uthaymeen, Sh. Saleh Al-Fawzan, and Sh. Ibn Jibreen about the month of Ramadan, its rules, etiquette, night prayer, i’tikaaf, and zakat al-Fitr.

Shaikh Bin Baz answer this question: What is the ruling on the Husseiniyahs of the Raafidis and the things that are done there such as slapping and scratching the cheeks, wailing, rending one’s garments and beating oneself, sometimes with chains, whilst calling upon the dead and the noble Ahl al-Bayt (members of the Prophet’s household) for help?.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "What is the ruling on fasting on the first eight days of Dhul-Hijjah for the pilgrims? I know that it is makrooh (reprehensive) for them to fast on the Day of ‘Arafah."

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Please could you answer my questions regarding this month of Dhul-Hijjah. On your website, you mention how it is recommended to fast on the day of ‘Arafah, but I have read that this is true also of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Is this correct? If it is then can you confirm if in total there will be 9 not ten fasts as the tenth day is the Day of Eid?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah more special than other days? What are the righteous deeds that it is recommended to do a lot of during these ten days?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "What is the importance of 15 Shaban, is it the night in which the fate of everyone is decided for the next year? The special night mentioned in Surah Dukhan means which night? Is it the Shabaan or qadar?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "What should we say to the Muslims on the occasion of the beginning of Ramadaan?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Would you like to explain the hadeeth, 'Whoever dies owing fasts, his heir should fast on his behalf.' There is a father who died this year due to a lengthy sickness, and he had not finished making up the days that he owed from the previous Ramadaan. Should one of his children fast on his behalf? Or is there no need for that?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "When I was in university, I could not study when I was fasting in Ramadaan. For two years, I broke the fast numerous times. Do I have to make up these fasts or offer expiation or do both?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Is it permissible to fast on the birthday of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) on the basis of the hadeeth in Saheeh Muslim, an-Nasa'i, and Abu Dawood which says that when the Prophet he (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked about fasting on Mondays, he said, 'That is the day on which I was born…' On the basis of this hadeeth, is it permissible for a person to fast on the day on which he was born, following thereby the example of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)? Please explain"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Is it forbidden in Islam to eat the special sweets made for the occasion of the Prophet’s birthday, a day before or after or on the same day? What is the ruling on buying these sweets, especially they are related only to this occasion?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Is it permissible to eat food that is distributed on the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)? Some people quote as evidence the idea that because Abu Lahab set free a slave woman on the birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), Allah reduced the torment for him on that day."

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "What is the significance of the Prophet's Birthday and when and how is it celebrated?"

A fatwa translated into English in which the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Dawah and Guidance answers the following question, "What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating festivals such as the birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), children’s birthdays, Mother’s Day, Tree Week, and national holidays?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad ibn Hamad Al-Humood Al-Najdy answers the following question, "What is the Islamic ruling on taking part in some annual celebrations and occasions such as the International Day of the Family, the International Day for Disabled People, and the International Year of Older Persons? Also, what is the ruling on taking part in some religious celebrations such as Al-Isra’ wa Al-Me'raj (the anniversary of the Prophet’s night journey and ascent into the heavens), the Prophet’s birthday, and al-Hijrah (anniversary of the Prophet’s immigration) by preparing leaflets or holding lectures and Islamic conferences for the purposes of exhorting and reminding people about their religion?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I do not celebrate Christmas in any way but my 11-year-old daughter loves the beauty of the Christmas tree when decorated. Is it permissible for me to have one in my house throughout the year?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "I live in the US and am employed with a retail clothing company that has two end-of-year traditions affecting its employees: (1) Issuance of a "Christmas" bonus in an amount determined by salary and company sales performance and (2) An allotment of $50 to be used for, or towards a "holiday" meal of their choosing. Are these actions considered unacceptable gifts?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "During Christmas in Australia, there are huge discounts on things like clothing, furniture, electronics, etc. Is it permissible to shop to get this discount which is generally not available during other parts of the year?"

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "This is a message that I have seen a lot on the Internet but in fact, I have not sent it to anyone because I am not sure if it is a heresy or not. Is it permissible to spread it and will we be rewarded for doing so or not permissible because it is a heresy? 'Insha’ Allah, at 12 midnight on New Year's Eve we will all pray two rakahs, read the Quran, remember our Lord, or supplicate Allah because if our Lord looks at the Earth at a time when most of the world is disobeying Him, he will find that the Muslims are still obeying Him. By Allah, you have to send this message to everyone you know because the more our numbers increase, the more our Lord will be pleased.' Please advise me, may Allah bless you!"

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?"