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Does failing to move the finger or deviating it from the Qiblah during the Tashahhud in prayer, then correcting it, invalidate the prayer?
How can the discrepancy be resolved between Sheikh Al-Uthaymeen's fatwa (religious edict) necessitating that a latecomer to prayer (masbuq) complete the final tashahhud (which is not the final one for him) or repeat the first tashahhud, and another fatwa of yours stating that this is not obligatory and that it suffices for the worshipper to remain silent until the imam concludes the prayer with the taslim, after which the worshipper completes his prayer?
Will the prayers of a person who eats and drinks from ill-gotten gains and lies be answered, given his insistence on repentance and abandonment of abominations, or must he first stop lying?
Is the supplication: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the misguiding trials (fitan)" an innovation, taking into consideration Al-Baghawi's interpretation of the Almighty's saying: "Indeed, your wealth and your children are but a trial, and Allah has with Him a great reward"?
Are we sinful if we agree to a new suitor after the father delayed responding to a previous suitor residing in Saudi Arabia, knowing that the latter has arranged his affairs to come to Egypt soon, and rejecting him might hinder him?
Is the coincidence of repeated verses in the Quran that were on the reciter's mind a divine coincidence or not, and does God speak to ordinary humans?
ما الدليل المادي القاطع على صحة الإسلام لمن يشك؟
What is the ruling on a shaykh who calls people to perform the 'Ishā' and Tarāwīḥ prayers in the open desert before Ramadan, leaving the mosque empty, and when advised to wait and consult scholars, he replies that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded us to consult our hearts?
What is the ruling on inciting discord, slandering preachers, and excommunicating Muslims in the name of religion, and what is the way out of it?
Is it permissible to say "Lā hawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh" (There is no might or power except with Allah) when fearing something or hoping to avert harm, such as fearing not reaching a place or fearing death, with the intention that Allah will aid with His might and power to overcome these fears and achieve what is hoped for, and is this intention sound?
Is it permissible to adopt the suggestion of painting the available chicken red to fulfill a vow if a red chicken is unavailable?
What is the ruling on beginning with the Basmalah, then Al-Hamd (praise be to Allah), then Salawat (prayers) upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), then "Amma ba'd" (thereafter), and concluding the writing with Salawat upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), then Al-Hamd, or "Allah knows best"? Is the existence of this practice among many scholars sufficient for imitating them?
How authentic is the Hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) wept at the passing of a Jewish funeral, saying: "A soul has escaped from me to the Fire"?
What is the virtue of reciting Surat Maryam and Surat Al-Isra?
What is the reason behind Allah's taking the covenant from the Children of Adam? And were they in existence when the covenant was taken, or not?
What is the ruling on the relationship between a young man and a young woman when some of their families claim that there is a prohibitive suckling relationship between them, despite the lack of the legal conditions for prohibitive suckling, and what should be done in light of the families' lack of conviction regarding this?
What is the ruling on saying: "The beloved awaits your greetings," and claiming a specific number of good deeds upon sending prayers upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) and disseminating that?
Will the number of Arabs decrease in the End Times, and what are the reasons for that?
Is it possible for a supplication to be difficult to fulfill, or for Allah to withhold His response to it due to the sins of the servant?
Did some Companions accuse Abu Hurairah of lying or not rely on his narrations?
Does the Qudsi Hadith: "O My servant, just as I have not demanded of you the deeds of tomorrow, do not demand of Me the provision of tomorrow," mean that we should not ask God to improve our circumstances, such as a better job or marriage?
What are the recommended books to read concerning the ethics of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, the history of Islamic states and their prosperity, and legitimate governance (al-siyasah al-shar'iyyah)?
Is the Hadith, "When two believers meet and shake hands, Allah interposes His hand between their hands, Allah Almighty turns His Face towards them, and their sins fall away from them as leaves fall from a tree," authentic, and who narrated it?
Is it permissible to marry off a virgin if she refuses and dislikes the marriage, taking into consideration the noble Hadith: "The non-virgin woman may not be married until she is consulted, and the virgin until her permission is sought. It was said, 'O Messenger of Allah, how is her permission [expressed]?' He said: 'That she remains silent'"?