Regarding the Ruling on Public Denunciation of Those in Authority- – Shaikh Abu Abd Al-Mu’iz Muhammad Ali Ferkous (Hafidhahullah)

Regarding the Ruling on Public Denunciation of Those in Authority– by Shaikh Abu Abd Al-Mu’iz Muhammad Ali Ferkous[1] Fatwa Number: 1260, Category: Methodological Fatawa Question: A group of students of knowledge believes that public denunciation of those in authority is absolutely impermissible. They have attributed this ruling to the entire methodology (Madhhab) of the SalafContinue reading “Regarding the Ruling on Public Denunciation of Those in Authority- – Shaikh Abu Abd Al-Mu’iz Muhammad Ali Ferkous (Hafidhahullah)”

Beware of Destroying the Morals of the Saudi People, O Officials of the General Entertainment Authority!- Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad Al-Badr

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May Allah bestow His peace, blessings, and grace upon our Prophet Muḥammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. To proceed: The Westernizers (advocates of Westernization) in the Saudi lands became active startingContinue reading “Beware of Destroying the Morals of the Saudi People, O Officials of the General Entertainment Authority!- Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad Al-Badr”

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)”

The Story of Shaikh Talut bin Abdul Jabbar and Sultan Al-Hakam, A Tale of Faith, Loyalty, and Justice in Al-Andalus

When Al-Hakam ibn Hisham ibn Abdur-Rahman Ad-Dakhil assumed power in Al-Andalus, a conflict arose between him and the people of Cordoba due to matters they disapproved of (from the Ameer Al-Hakam, Ameer means leader, here it means Sultan/King). The scholars joined the opposition and denounced his actions… The ruler then prevailed over them with hisContinue reading “The Story of Shaikh Talut bin Abdul Jabbar and Sultan Al-Hakam, A Tale of Faith, Loyalty, and Justice in Al-Andalus”

The Correct Understanding Of Severing Ties With The People Of Innovation

The Correct Understanding Of Severing Ties With The People Of Innovation [Monthly Magazine ‘Al-Muhaddith’, October 2024, Dr. Muhammad Zubair, “Interaction between Madhahib and the Methodology of Salafi Scholars”] Disassociating From Innovators: Not A Clear Textual Ruling, But An Ijtihadi Issue Disassociating from innovators is not based on a clear, explicit textual ruling; rather, it’s anContinue reading “The Correct Understanding Of Severing Ties With The People Of Innovation”