In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful What are the best methods in attaining beneficial knowledge? By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him Question: What are the best means in order to attain beneficial knowledge? Answer: There are many different means in attaining knowledge, and all…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful If you play Surah Baqarah on a tape, will it drive Shaytaan away from your home? By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him Question: O Shaykh, there is a hadith from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him,…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful A gift for those who share knowledge By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him “Surely, spreading knowledge is a reason for propagation of Allah’s religion. You become a Mujaahid in the way of Allah. The Mujaahid is one who…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful A common mistake in your prostration can invalidate your prayer! By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him The shaykh explains this in his explanation of “Riyaadus Saaliheen” in the fourth volume page 20. The shaykh said, It is not permissible…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Prohibition of looking up while in Salah By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him The shaykh explains this in his explanation of “Riyaadus Saaliheen” under the hadith narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Is it better to enter salah while the Imaam is in prostration or wait until he raises? By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him This question and response can be found in “Liqaa’atul Baabil Maftooh” 1/408. Question: Is it…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Following the Sunnah is better than preforming many actions By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him The shaykh mentions this benefit in his explanation of “Mumti’” 1/407: If someone wanted to elongate the recitation, bowing, and prostration for the…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Ruling of holding the Mushaf in Taraaweeh By Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him Question: What is the ruling of holding the Mushaf in the Taraaweeh prayer during Ramadan for the reason of following the Imaam (recitation).? Answer: All praises are…
Trying to Follow the Salaf 