Following the Sunnah
626 questions
Is the aforementioned method for performing Salat al-Istikhara—which includes reciting specific verses and supplications, then opening the Mushaf and seeking optimism by looking at certain letters after the word of majesty "Allah" on a specific page—correct and legitimate in Islamic law?
What is the ruling on following the methodology of a Sufi shaykh whose followers claim he is infallible, and that he possesses inherited knowledge with an authentic chain of transmission from the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace?
Is shaking hands with the right hand only from the Sunnah? And is encompassing one hand with both hands (both hands of the Muslim) legislated?
Is the hadith that states that Yusuf's beauty is half the beauty of the universe, and Muhammad's beauty is a quarter of the beauty of the universe, authentic?
How should a person's intention be when performing a good deed: should it be for the sake of Allah and His Prophet (peace be upon him), or for the sake of Allah and out of love for the Messenger (peace be upon him) and his Sunnah, or for the sake of Allah Almighty only?
What are the verses, hadiths, and supplications recited during the fortieth day after a person's death?
What is the commentary on the difference between the two readings of "Maliki Yawm al-Din" (مالك يوم الدين) and "Maliki Yawm al-Din" (ملك يوم الدين) mentioned in the question, and what is the ruling on using the phrase "wal-salamu 'ala man ittaba'a al-huda" (والسلام على من اتبع الهدى)?
Are the names of the People of the Sunnah and the Community (Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah) divinely ordained (tawqifiyyah) or conventional (istilahiyyah)? And is it permissible to call them by other names, such as "Sunniyyah," "Muhammadiyyah," or "Rashidah," if they are conventional? What is the evidence or reasoning for that?
Do rings have secrets, as some claim?
What is the importance of studying the Prophet's characteristics for students of Sunnah, and why are the Prophet's characteristics considered part of the Sunnah?
What is the ruling on selling lyrics of songs predominantly characterized by love and infatuation, knowing that the seller intends to repent after achieving financial self-sufficiency from this work, and claiming an inability to compose lyrics for Islamic anthems?
Is a Muslim rewarded for all the rewards associated with the dhikr (remembrance of Allah) if he intends thereby obedience to Allah, or is it necessary to bring to mind each reward separately, knowing that righteous deeds must be done with sincerity and in accordance with the guidance of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace?
Who is Al-Baghawi, the author of Tafsir al-Baghawi? May Allah reward you.
What is the ruling on slaughtering a sheep or camel upon a guest's arrival to visit me at home, as one would welcome kings, if the purpose of this is solely out of custom and tradition?
Is the following Hadith authentic and who narrated it: "On the Day of Resurrection, Allah Almighty will say to the orphan—if the orphan is destined for Paradise—'Go and look for everyone who fed you a morsel, and look for everyone who gave you a drink of water, and look for everyone who clothed you. Take them by the hand and enter them into Paradise'"?
What is the ruling on one who denies the occurrence of abrogation (naskh) in the Book of Allah and that the Prophetic Sunnah interprets it, despite the fact that he studies Hadith at a university and assists those who deny abrogation?
What is the correct sleeping position for a child, and does the Prophetic prohibition against sleeping on the stomach contradict the advice of doctors?
Is the prevalence of evil over good a condition for something to be considered an innovation (bid‘ah), and what is the evidence that this necessitates prohibition, and does an innovation whose good outweighs its evil ultimately lead to a greater evil?
هل تريد نبذة عن حياة الإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب ودعوته؟
What is the benefit of prohibiting breathing into a vessel, licking the fingers before wiping them, forbidding eating while reclining, and dividing water consumption into two or three sips?
What is the conclusive response to those who claim to be Sayyids from the Household of the Prophet and celebrate the Prophet's birthday (Mawlid) under the pretext that they are negligent and wish to remember the Prophet, despite the Companions not having celebrated it?
Is it obligatory to begin by praying for oneself before the believers, following the example of Quranic verses, such as the Almighty's saying: "Our Lord, forgive us and our brethren who preceded us in faith" (Quran 59:10)?
Is there a Hadith stating that the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded a Companion to divorce his barren wife, even though he loved her, and if so, why?
What is the meaning of aligning with the Imam in prayer, and how can we convince worshippers who bow for rukoo' or sujood before the Imam's takbeer?