First Steps in Worship
234 questions
What is the ruling on vowing not to eat a certain type of meat from a slaughtered animal with the intention of healing, if some of it was eaten after 10 years of recovery? And is this vow permissible in the first place?
Is walking to and from the the mosque a prerequisite for attaining the virtue of "He who washes on Friday and thoroughly cleanses himself, and comes early and is among the first to arrive..."? And does taking the elevator conflict with the condition of walking?
When does the saying of Allah Almighty apply: "Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity"?
What is the meaning of Allah's name "The First" (Al-Awwal), and what are its implications for faith and worship?
Does the failure to prolong "لا أعبد" (I do not worship) in Surat Al-Kafiroon distort the meaning and make the "Lam" (ل) appear as a Lam of emphasis, thereby suggesting – God forbid – an affirmation of worship?
How can we reconcile the Prophet's guidance to Umm Habiba, "You have asked Allah for appointed terms," when she prayed for Allah to let her enjoy the Prophet, her father, and her brother, with his own supplication: "O Allah, let us enjoy our hearing, our sight, and our strength"?
Is trying to remember sins and ask about them a good thing, or is it better to make a general repentance and start anew, even if the sins are related to acts of worship and rights?
Must one repeat the prayer if one doubts having omitted the word "ʿalayhim" (upon them) at the end of Al-Fatiha in the first rakʿah, and is this considered a recurring doubt (shakk mustankah) that necessitates performing an alternative rakʿah?
Is it permissible to equate love for Allah with love for His Messenger (peace be upon him), or should love for Allah come first, then love for His Messenger? And what is the ruling on seeking forgiveness from the Messenger (peace be upon him) after his death, and is that considered shirk (polytheism)?
Is it permissible to divorce or seek guidance from Allah (istikharah) regarding divorce in the event that the wife disobeys her husband's commands and he loses trust in her, especially after having previously sought guidance from Allah (istikharah) concerning marrying her? And if divorce is not permissible, is it permissible to abandon the wife to discipline her?
Is one who does not feel the affection of his mother, from whom his father divorced when he was two years old, and with whom he does not communicate much, sinful?
ما هي القصة الكاملة لدرة عمر بن الخطاب عندما ضرب الرجل الذي قال: أعبد في المسجد فقط؟
Is it permissible for the husband to prevent his wife from spending the night at her parents' house if the wife's mother excessively interferes in the couple's affairs?
What is the meaning of "may his forehead be covered with dust" in the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying to his Companions when admonishing them: "What is wrong with him, may his forehead be covered with dust"?
Is it permissible to continue opening the Qur’an and reading whatever verses one’s eyes fall upon when feeling distressed, knowing that the person doing so used to feel psychological comfort from it, and is this act considered the "forbidden divining by opening the Qur’an"?
What is the ruling on adding "And you, O Fawz of the repenters, seek forgiveness from Allah" after the Imam's statement: "I say this and I seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty for myself and for you" in the first sermon, and is it permissible for the worshippers to seek forgiveness at this point?
What is meant by the House in the Almighty’s saying: "Indeed, the first House established for mankind was that at Bakkah," and does it refer to the first mosque, and what is the meaning of "first" here?
What is the explanation of the following two nullifiers of Islam: "Whoever takes intermediaries between himself and Allah, asking them for intercession" and "Whoever believes that guidance other than the Prophet's guidance is better than the Prophet's guidance"?
Is it possible to return to closeness with Allah and devoutness in worship after being drawn into inappropriate online conversations, given the religious knowledge and the strong desire to repent?
What is the ruling on circumambulating the Kaaba and praying towards it, and is the method of engaging with Christians by starting with the mention of Jesus and his mother in the Quran correct?
Is it a condition for someone who initiates a good practice (sunnah hasanah) to be the first to act upon it? And what are some good practices that can be initiated in this era for their doer to receive the reward mentioned in the hadith?
How can one overcome laziness, lack of motivation, and excessive sleep to achieve religious goals such as memorizing the Qur'an, seeking knowledge, and performing acts of worship, and how can one benefit from the experiences of the righteous predecessors in organizing their daily lives and their continuous activity?
Is vowing to fast the first half of Sha’ban along with performing 11 rak’ahs of Qiyam al-Layl, completing a full recitation of the Qur’an, and consistently praying Fajr in the mosque considered an innovation (bid’ah) or does it involve a transgression of Islamic law? And is it permissible to involve others in this act as a form of competition in obedience?
What is the way to remain steadfast in repentance from smoking and some forbidden things, and to get rid of the whispers that lead to isolating oneself from people?