When Scholars Serve Tyrant Rulers – A critique by Allamah Ibn al-Mibrad al-Hanbali (d. 909 AH)

Ibn al-Mibrad al-Hanbali said after listing the hadiths regarding the virtues of the sultan and obedience to him: “It is astonishing how some immoral so-called jurists recount these hadiths to many taghah (tyrants), those who have immersed themselves in zulm (oppression), wallowed in it, and swum in its depths. They seize people’s wealth unlawfully, killContinue reading “When Scholars Serve Tyrant Rulers – A critique by Allamah Ibn al-Mibrad al-Hanbali (d. 909 AH)”

The Virtues of Performing Umrah (The Minor Pilgrimage)

The Virtues of Performing Umrah Al-Bazzar narrated from Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said: “The Hujjaj (pilgrims of Hajj) and Ummaar (those performing Umrah) are the delegation (Wafd, representatives or emissaries) of Allah; He invited them, and they responded; they asked of Him, andContinue reading “The Virtues of Performing Umrah (The Minor Pilgrimage)”

A Brief Biography of Shaikh Abdul Aziz Az-Zahrani (Rahimahullah)

📌 Who is Shaikh Abdul Aziz Az-Zahrani who passed away tonight—Friday night (25th April 2025)? The distinguished scholar and hadith narrator: Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al-Zahrani.   – One of the narrators of hadith with an unbroken chain of transmission to the Messenger of Allah (Salallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam). – The first to advocateContinue reading “A Brief Biography of Shaikh Abdul Aziz Az-Zahrani (Rahimahullah)”

The Ruling On Wearing Pants For Women and Men- Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz

Question: What is the ruling on wearing trousers for women and men? Answer: I do not see any objection if it is in a form that does not describe the Awrah (parts that have to be covered and hidden in the Islamic Shariah), but rather covers them and does not involve imitation (of the oppositeContinue reading “The Ruling On Wearing Pants For Women and Men- Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz”

Adhan and Iqamah in the ear of the newborn – Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz

Question: What is the significance of reciting the Adhan (call to prayer) and the Iqamah (second call to prayer) in the ear of a child upon reaching seven days of age? What is the benefit of this practice? Answer: It has been mentioned in some Hadiths that the Adhan is to be recited in theContinue reading “Adhan and Iqamah in the ear of the newborn – Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz”