The Islamic History Book
The concept of the Islamic world is useful in observing the different periods of Islamic history, similarly useful is an understanding of the identification with a quasi-political community of believersAlliance and Amity, Disavowal and Enmity
Prophet Peace Prophet Peace Giving Blood to a Kaafir who is not Hostile Towards Islam and who is not in a State of War With Us
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
What is the ruling about giving blood in land of Kufr that will be probably given to a Kaafir? There is the case of children suffering from blood illness and they are in desperate need of blood platelets? is the ruling the same? I was told by an imaam that blood should not be given? Can you please answer with daleel?
Shaykh Muhammad Shaykh Muhammad the Difference Between Taking the Kaafirs As Friends and Seeking their Help
Liqaa’aat al-Baab al-Maftooh by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, p. 20.
What is the difference between taking the kaafirs as friends [muwaalaah] and seeking their help?
Alliance and Amity, Disavowal and Enmity Alliance and Amity, Disavowal and Enmity Arabic Numerals Vs. European Numerals
Fataawa Islamiyyah,P 528
There is a theory current among some educated people which says that the Arabic numerals in their current form [?-?-?-?, etc.] are actually Indian numerals, and that the European numerals [1-2-3-4, etc.] are the original Arabic numerals. This conclusion leads them a step further, so that they call for the use of the European form of numerals in Arab countries, supporting their demand with the fact that the European numerals are used in calculations and dealings with foreign states and institutions which have come to have a great deal of influence on the economic and social affairs of Arab countries.
They also refer to the appearance of calculators and computers which only use these numerals, and this – they claim – makes the use of European numerals in Arab countries something to be desired, if not unavoidable. What do you think?
Islamic Monotheism Islamic Monotheism Principles and Guidelines for Muslims’ Relations With Non-muslims
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
We want to know in detail how Muslims regard non-Muslims, and how they should deal with them according to Islamic sharee’ah?
Prophet Peace Prophet Peace Qualities Which Must be Present in the Land to Which one Makes Hijrah
Fataawaa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 12/51
What are the necessary qualities which must be present in a country for it to be regarded as daar harb or daar kufr [hostile land or the abode of kufr] .
Prophet Peace Prophet Peace one who Lives Among People who Commit Shirk
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
A man lives within a community that commits shirk [polytheism] by appealing for help from other than Allah. is he allowed to pray with them with their leading the prayer? is it obligatory to abandon them? is their Shirk considered shirk al-akbar [great and serious act of disbelief by associating other beings with Allah’s supremacy] ? is alliance with them treated the same as alliance with true non-believers?
Azeez Ibn Azeez Ibn Ruling on a Muslim Eating With a Kaafir
Majmoo’ Fataawa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawwi’ah li Samaahat al-Shaykh al-‘Allaamah ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz [may Allaah have mercy on him] , vol. 9, p. 324
If a Muslim eats or drinks with a Christian or any kaafir, is that considered to be haraam? If it is haraam, then what do we say about the aayah [interpretation of the meaning] : “The food [slaughtered cattle, eatable animals] of the people of the Scripture [Jews and Christians] is lawful to you and yours is lawful to them [al-Maa’idah 5:5] ?
Alliance and Amity, Disavowal and Enmity Alliance and Amity, Disavowal and Enmity Ruling on Loving Non-muslims
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Assalamu'alaikum. I am very in love with my girlfriend, a Chinese non-Muslim.We've been together for 5 years and planned to be wed soon.
The problem is she is the eldest in her family and by tradition has to look after her parents who are non-Muslim.I have tried to convert them to the Islamic faith but they refused to submit to Islam. As a Muslim, I respect their decision but will I be doing a sin if they continued to live with my girlfriend and I after we wed. I deeply love and respect them even though they rejected our religion as they are my girlfriend's parents.
They however were understanding enough to not keep idols and deities in the house after we wed but they love to eat pork [just like any other Chinese] What am I supposed to do? My girlfriend doesn't eat pork anymore and she has submitted to Islam willingly but she is concerned about changing her name as her parents want her to keep her original name[i.e. Wong Wan Pei] .
Can this be allowed?
Prophet Peace Prophet Peace Convert Attending His Brother’s Wedding Party
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Alhamdulillah, I am a convert to Islam. My family are still, however, christian. My brother is getting married and this involves a religious service in a church followed by a meal. I have told my family that I cannot partake in the religious service. I wish to know if Islam allows me to attend the meal with my wife and child, where some alcohol may be served to some christians with the meal. If it is not allowed then what advice can you give me. Please give the answer with evidence.
The issue is of great importance since I have been estranged from my father [by his choice] for 7 years and I am trying to invite them to Islam. Jazakallah khayran
Azeez Ibn Azeez Ibn Ruling on Pledges of Allegiance to One’s Homeland
Majmoo’ Fataawaa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawwi’ah li Samaahat al-Shaykh al-‘Allaamah ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz, vol. 9, p. 317
What is the ruling on the call made by some who say that it is obligatory to be loyal to one’s homeland?