Faith and Disbelief
902 questions
What is the ruling on a Muslim selling alcohol and drugs, and is he still considered a Muslim? And what is the ruling on him working in an alcohol factory, and is he obliged to leave it if he cannot find another job?
Can there be other life on other planets, and did Allah send them messengers, books, and a religion of their own other than Islam? And are these ideas considered disbelief?
Does one who denies the existence of magic commit an act of disbelief?
What is the comprehensive book that links faith with righteous deeds in the Holy Quran, and what do you think of the book "Faith: Its Reality, Its Nullifiers, and Its Annulments According to Ahl Al-Sunnah Wal-Jama'ah" by Abdullah bin Abdul Hamid Al-Athari?
Is it permissible to read a fictional novel that includes the idea of the souls of the deceased being transferred to the wombs of women, knowing that the author does not believe in the validity of this idea and it does not affect her faith?
Is a person sinful for a transgression committed by another if their heart approves of it and does not denounce it? And what is the ruling if their heart denounces it but they continue to befriend the perpetrators, while avoiding sitting with them at the time of the transgression? And is it permissible to say "Masha'Allah" upon seeing a woman who is immodestly adorned out of fear of the evil eye, and is describing her beauty considered approval of her transgression?
Is it permissible to supplicate with the following formula: "O Allah, make what I will in accordance with what You will, so that what I will does not become contrary to what You will, for who am I to will other than what You will? If a servant strives and wills, it will only be what You will, so be gentle with us in what You will"?
1. Will the deeds of one who dies seeking the truth in religion and increasing his certainty be nullified, and will he enter Hellfire? 2. Is one sinful for delaying prayer due to successive university lectures?
Isn't the statement regarding the infallibility of prophets from polytheism prior to prophethood a refutation of the Quran, in light of the verses that mention Abraham (peace be upon him) saying: "This is my Lord" upon seeing the star, the moon, and the sun, and the verse that describes Adam and Eve as having "attributed partners to Him in what He gave them," and the verses that indicate that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not know the Scripture or faith before his mission, such as His (the Almighty's) saying: "You did not know what the Scripture was, nor what Faith was," and "And He found you misguided and guided you"?
What is an example from the Qur’an of disbelief that only constitutes major disbelief that expels one from the fold of Islam?
What is the evidence for the prohibition of reading novels that contain matters of disbelief, especially if the reader denies these matters and reads them for knowledge only, and the matters of disbelief are secondary and not intended?
How can a seventeen-year-old girl stop watching forbidden things, strengthen her relationship with Allah and her family, and maintain her prayers, for fear of not succeeding in her high school studies?
What is the ruling on inheriting money from someone who insults religion, then seeks forgiveness and attributes the cause to Satan and to people, while becoming angry when advised, even though he prays, fasts, and seeks forgiveness? Is he considered an apostate or a Muslim thereby?
How is it that most people do not believe, when Allah Almighty says: "These are the verses of the Book; and that which has been revealed to you from your Lord is the truth, but most people do not believe," knowing that the most widespread religion is Islam?
Is it permissible for common people to debate the People of the Book, especially Christians, and is there a fear for those who are not skilled in refuting them from reading their writings and specious arguments?
What is the ruling on using the phrase "weakness of religion"?
Is it considered major disbelief for a Muslim to abandon a sin or perform an act of obedience with the intention of pleasing someone other than Allah Almighty, without the intention of pleasing Allah?
Is mockery of the Prophets -peace be upon them- considered disbelief in all cases, or is it limited to mockery of their religion, prophethood, and message? And does the ruling differ between one who laughs at matters related to the Prophets' persons -such as the Prophet's poverty or the length of his hair- without intending disrespect, and one who laughs intending mockery?
Are the righteous deeds and prayers of the questioner considered to have been in vain after he uttered the two declarations of faith (Shahadatayn) to appease his mother, who considered his statement "I am an infidel" to be an apostasy from Islam, knowing that he did not intend disbelief?
Is the statement of Imam Malik regarding the division of Hijrah into seeking and fleeing considered a preponderant and agreed-upon opinion among the Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah?
What was the religion and belief of Abd al-Muttalib, and is it true that Abu Talib and Abd al-Muttalib died as disbelievers because they chose this religion?
لماذا يظهر المسلمون الجدد من الغرب إيمانًا وثباتًا وحبًّا وطاعةً أكثر من المسلمين الذين ولدوا ونشأوا في الإسلام؟
What is the ruling on one who is forced to prostrate to an idol under threat of death or the mutilation of a part of the body?
Is the questioning and contemplation that took place within her doubt or whispering (waswasah), and is she an infidel, or does she remain a believer?