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Ruling on shaping the beard and removing hair from the soul patch

Our Prophet Muhammad is the best of the Prophets and Messengers, and he is the Beloved of Allah (Habibullah)

Does not visiting parents’ graves come under the heading of disrespect towards parents?

Ruling on agreeing to delay paying back a loan until the lender gets married, for example

The loan is valid in the manner described in the question, and both parties must commit to the stipulation mentioned.

The hadith “Consult your heart, regardless of what people advise you”

It is not stipulated that one should be in a state of purity to do the prostration of recitation or of gratitude

The majority of scholars, including the four madhhabs, are of the view that it is not permissible to do the prostration of recitation without wudu. Some of the scholars favoured the view of Ibn `Umar and said that it is not stipulated that one should be in a state of purity in order to do the prostration of recitation. The scholars include Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) and, among contemporary scholars, the Permanent Committee for Academic Research and Ifta’. However, there is no doubt that the best is for a person to do wudu, especially the reciter who is going to recite Quran. It is prescribed to do wudu before reciting Quran, because it comes under the heading of remembering Allah (dhikr).

A specious argument suggesting that celebrating Mother’s Day is not a type of eid and it is not imitating the disbelievers

The specious argument mentioned in the question is a weak and unacceptable argument which stems from ignorance of what is meant by the word eid and of the fact that an eid is a religious observance for which there must be textual evidence; it also stems from lack of knowledge about what is meant by blameworthy imitation of others.

The pointlessness of life versus the purpose of this worldly life: a contrast between the believer and others

Is it permissible to seek fatwas from AI (artificial intelligence)?

Artificial intelligence is a permissible tool in principle, but it is not permissible to ask it for fatwas or trust its answers in matters of religion, because it is not qualified to issue fatwas as it does not understand religion or real-life issues, and it does not meet other conditions. The answers it gives are automatically generated from information that may come from unknown sources or be wrong, and it may be biased and not pay attention to differences between people that could have an impact on the fatwa. However, it is permissible for a researcher to use artificial intelligence to collect material or understand the situation, on condition that he verifies the sources. As for the ordinary Muslim, it is not permissible for him to trust a fatwa generated by artificial intelligence and act in accordance with it; rather he should ask trustworthy scholars.

The definition of istihadah and is there a difference between it and irregular bleeding?

Celebrating the Isra’ and Mi’raaj

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Did Prophet Muhammad See Allah?

Most of the Companions were of the view that Prophet Muhammad did not see Allah with his eyes on the night of the Mi`raj. `Aishah said: “Whoever told you that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saw his Lord was lying.”

Why Prophet Muhammad Led Prophets in Prayer in Al-Isra’

The reason why Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) led other prophets in prayer in Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa during Al-Isra’ is that our Prophet Muhammad is the greatest leader. One of the scholars suggested another reason for leading prophets in prayer in Al-Isra` which is that this ummah took over the position of leading mankind.

Can Muslims Celebrate Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj?

It is not permissible for Muslims to celebrate the night of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj because the Prophet and his Companions did not celebrate it and they did not single it out in any way.

Are Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj a Myth?

• Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj are among the great signs of Allah that point to the truth of His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and to the greatness of his status before Allah.
• From the hadith of the Isra’, it is known that Prophet Muhammad was taken on the night journey in a physical sense when he was awake, according to the correct opinion, from Al-Masjid Al-Haram to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, riding on Al-Buraq, in the company of Jibril (peace be upon him). He halted there and led the prophets in prayer, and he tied Al-Buraq to the ring of the door of the mosque.
• Then he was taken up from Bayt Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) on that night to the first heaven, where Jibril asked for it to be opened and it was opened for them. There he saw Adam, the father of mankind; he greeted him with Salam and he welcomed him and returned his Salam, and acknowledged his Prophethood. Then he was taken up to the second heaven…