
Words of Wisdom on Taking Oneself to Account
‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, “Hold yourselves to account before you get held to account in the reckoning, and weigh your deeds before they get weighed for you, because reckoning tomorrow (the day of Resurrection) becomes...
Embrace Islam first and then pray and fast
Question: I am not Muslim but believe in Islam. Can I make Salat and fast during Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. First of all, we...

A time for jubilation
Ramadan is back. And yes, all the jubilation germinating in our households for months now has fully sprung. Spreading through the world, crossing every kind of barrier—literal and figurative, manmade and natural Ramadan seeks every square foot on the face...
Zakatul-Fitr
Question Please give me details on Zakatul-Fitr, is it possible to give money instead of food items? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. Giving Zakatul-Fitr is an obligation on every Muslim who possesses enough food exceeding his or his family's basic needs for the duration of the day or night of 'Eed. Any Muslim who meets...