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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."

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "What is the reward for becoming a Hafiz?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "I read the answer to question number 111362 which explained the opinion of Shaikh Ibn Uthaymin about the excuse of ignorance. Based on that, can we say that it is not permissible to establish proof against people on the basis of knowledge, as leaving them in ignorance is better so that proof will not be established against them?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "I read that one of the favors of Allah is that He will raise the status of children in Paradise to that of their parents who are higher than them, and that on this basis the children of the Companions will be raised to the status of their fathers, and grandchildren will be raised to the status of their forefathers, and so on, every generation will raise the following generation, down to our generation, so we will be raised to the status of the Companions if we are their descendants. This may lead to people being heedless about their actions and relying on this divine honor. What is your opinion?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "Does a slave woman become free if her master marries her?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "What is the Islamic ruling on marrying someone who has hepatitis B, knowing that this disease is transmitted sexually and through the blood, and may be also transmitted via saliva (although there is no medical consensus on the latter)? The question here is about a man who has the virus but his liver is healthy, i.e. he is a carrier of the virus only, which means that the virus is hidden in some tissues such as the liver and it is not multiplying, but the possibility that it may revive and become active remains constant. The woman whom he wants to marry has been vaccinated against this disease previously, and the doctor says that there is no danger to her from the virus in this case, and Allah knows best. If marriage is not forbidden in this case, we hope that you can advise the sick person as to how he should speak about this disease when he proposes marriage; for example, when exactly should he tell the woman and what should he say?"

This is a fatwa in Uyghur about the reason for calling Islam in this name.

A question answered by Sh. Muhammad ibn Saleh Al-Utheimeen (may Allah have mercy on him) which is, “What is the ruling on someone who denies the life of the afterlife, and how can these deniers be persuaded?”

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "There is a businessman who was offered money by a man in order to do business for him, but the one who offered this money deals with bribes and usury. Is there any sin on this businessman?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "Is manufacturing equipment subject to zakah, knowing that its value may be very high?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "What is the ruling on not praying in congregation when it is raining? Does the severity of the rain make a difference?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "Is it permissible to bear virtual Quran in mobile phone as we keep it in the back or front pockets of pants?"

A fatwa in English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answers the following question, "What is the number of narrations as compared to the number of narrators? Is it true that there are no weak reports although there are many weak narrators?"