Fatāwa (Fatwas)

Reviewed by Shaikh Safi-ur-Rahman Al-Mubarkpuri

A fatwa translated into Chinese in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answering the following question, "Are snails considered as bones that we cannot use in purifying ourselves after answering the call of nature."

A fatwa translated into Chinese in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answered the following question, "I am at school all day and use the bathroom. I cannot go home to purify after relieving myself. May I perform ablutions and pray or wait until going home to make up the prayers I missed."

A fatwa translated into Chinese in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answered the following question, "What is istijmar? May I use tissues on a plane to purify after relieving myself although I can use water instead? Let me know the perfect way to do that"

Does Allaah delay the response to du’aa’ for the one whom He loves?

Why doesnt Allaah answer our duaas?

This is a fatwa in Serbian shows the beginning of Islam.

What is the view of Islam towards Mankind? Does it urges love and appreciation of other human beings, regardless of their religion, or ethnicity?

In this fatwa Dr. Hatem Al-Haj answers to a question about the Prophet Muhammad’s marriage to our mother Aisah (may Allah be pleased with her) when she was nine.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "Instead of offering salaat al-istikhaarah, some people open the Holy Qur’an randomly, then they look for anything in the page that they have chosen of the mushaf to give them a hint to help them make their decision. For example, there is a married daughter who came to live with her parents, because her husband is not giving her her rights, and she wants to get divorced. Her mother opened the mushaf (at random) and there was the story of Moosa (peace be upon him) and his mother, (where Allah said to her), “But when you fear for him, then cast him into the river.” (Al-Qasas: 7). From this story, she understood that her daughter should go back to her husband. Can you explain this matter to me?"

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 effect of Hajj on the soul and a Muslim's life?"

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, "When is the month of Ramadan and can someone like me fast properly? What time of the day am I supposed to fast?

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers a question about the numbers of rak’ahs in Taraaweeh Prayer.

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed answers the following question, "How can I maintain my fast in the face of these sins?"

This is a fatwa in Bosnian shows when Islam Began.

A compiled fatwas of Shaikh Salih Al-Munajid in one book under the title of “Honoring Parents”.