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Did Imam Ash-Shafi’i seek blessings from the grave of Imam Abu Hanifah?

It is said that Imam (Muhammad bin Idrees) Ash-Shafi’i said: “I do Tabarruk (seek blessings) with Abu Hanifah, and I go to his grave every day -meaning for visit- and when I have a need I pray two Rak’ah and I go to his grave and ask my need to Allah Ta’ala and I doContinue reading “Did Imam Ash-Shafi’i seek blessings from the grave of Imam Abu Hanifah?”

Invoking the Dead Between Shirk (Polytheism) and Innovation (in Religion)

[From islamweb.net, question number 187225] Question: Our esteemed scholars, we know that it is not permissible under any circumstances to ask for anything from a person who has died, even if it is the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. However, some brothers disagreed with me regarding the ruling of this action, which isContinue reading “Invoking the Dead Between Shirk (Polytheism) and Innovation (in Religion)”

Praising Rulers On The Pulpits

Shaikh Abdullah Aba Butain was asked about making supplications in the sermon for specific individuals…etc.? He answered: Some people justify this by citing certain scholars’ opinions that making supplications for specific individuals in the sermon is permissible, though they did not say it is recommended; furthermore: Making supplication is good, praying that Allah reform andContinue reading “Praising Rulers On The Pulpits”

Statement on the Crime of Westernizers On the Salmani Era (Era of King Salman bin Abdul Azeez) and the Era Before It -Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbaad (Hafidhahullah)

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah alone, and may Allah’s peace, blessings, and salutations be upon the one after whom there is no prophet, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions. Amma Ba’ad (To proceed)- The period of King Abdullah bin Abdul Azeez’s reign,Continue reading “Statement on the Crime of Westernizers On the Salmani Era (Era of King Salman bin Abdul Azeez) and the Era Before It -Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbaad (Hafidhahullah)”

Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad on the permissibility of publicly criticizing Muslim rulers in some cases. English translation below.

Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad on the permissibility of publicly criticizing Muslim rulers in some cases. English translation below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-nLn1rdKfc&t=33s (0:01) Presenter: The question that is repeatedly asked is regarding the permissibility of openly doing Inkaar (criticism) of the Imams (Muslim leaders) in front of the general public or openly? (0:12) Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad Al-Badr:Continue reading “Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad on the permissibility of publicly criticizing Muslim rulers in some cases. English translation below.”