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The Ruling on Shaving Someone Else's Beard
Ibn Bāz rules that a barber who shaves or trims people's beards is sinful and that his wage for it is unlawful, since helping in what Allah has forbidden is itself forbidden.
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Ṣalāh
The Follower Reciting al-Fātiḥah in the Audible and Silent Prayers
Ibn Bāz holds that the follower must recite al-Fātiḥah in both the audible and the silent prayers, mentions the three positions of the scholars, and explains how the verse of listening attentively is specified by the Sunnah.
Ṣalāh
Repeating the Tashahhud After the Prostration of Forgetfulness is Not Legislated
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān says that no tashahhud is legislated after the prostration of forgetfulness; the worshipper gives the salām straight away, but he follows his imam if the imam does otherwise.
Ṣalāh
What Is Said When Rising from Rukūʿ
The imam and the one praying alone say "samiʿa Llāhu li-man ḥamidah" when rising, then "rabbanā wa laka l-ḥamd". Ibn Bāz mentions the four wordings for the follower.
Manners
The Ruling on Saying "Peace Be Upon Him" When Mentioning ʿAlī or Other Companions
ʿAlī is not singled out with "peace be upon him." Shaykh al-Barrāk explains that every Companion already shares in the salām of the tashahhud.
Manners
Saying "Peace Be Upon Him" for Someone Other Than the Prophet ﷺ
ʿAlī should not be singled out with "peace be upon him" or "may Allah honour his face." Ibn Bāz explains why the Companions are all treated alike.
Manners
The Ruling on Dyeing the Hair
Dyeing the hair with pure black is not permitted for men or women, but other colors are allowed. Ibn Bāz explains the ruling and the hadith behind it.
Fasting
One Who Breaks the Fast Deliberately in Ramaḍān Without an Excuse
Whoever breaks the fast of Ramaḍān without an excuse must make up the day and repent. Ibn Bāz clarifies the ruling and the weakness of a well-known hadith.
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Fasting
One Who Breaks the Fast Deliberately in Ramaḍān Without an Excuse
Whoever breaks the fast of Ramaḍān without an excuse must make up the day and repent. Ibn Bāz clarifies the ruling and the weakness of a well-known hadith.
Zakāt
Is Zakāt Due on Gold Jewellery Kept for Wearing, and How Much?
Zakāt is due on gold and silver even when kept for wearing, once it reaches the niṣāb. Ibn Bāz gives the niṣāb of gold and silver and the amount owed.
Manners
The Ruling on Songs and Music
Songs are forbidden, and some scholars reported a consensus on it. Ibn Bāz explains the evidence, where wholesome poetry stands, and the ruling on instruments.
ʿAqīdah
Allah's Highness Over His Creation
Allah is above His Throne, above all creation, and He is with us by His knowledge. Ibn Bāz explains the verses that appear to say otherwise.
ʿAqīdah
The Ruling on Celebrating the Prophet's Birthday (the Mawlid)
Celebrating the Mawlid is a religious innovation, not part of the Sunnah. Ibn Bāz lays out the evidence and answers those who deem it a "good innovation."
Ṣalāh
The Ruling on Abandoning the Prayer (Ṣalāh) Out of Negligence and Laziness
Abandoning the prayer (ṣalāh) out of negligence, without denying its obligation, is major disbelief in the stronger view. Ibn Bāz lays out the evidence in full.
Purification
How Long the Wiping Over Leather Socks or Cloth Socks Lasts
A resident wipes over his socks for a day and a night, a traveller for three days and nights. Ibn Bāz explains that the count starts from the first breaking of wuḍūʾ.
ʿAqīdah
The Ruling on Cursing Time and Blaming Fate (Qadr)
Cursing time and blaming fate for hardship contradicts sound tawḥīd, because time acts on nothing. Ibn Bāz explains why, with the evidence.
ʿAqīdah
The Ruling on the Tamīmah (Amulet), Even When Written from the Qur'an
An amulet made from anything other than the Qur'an is forbidden by the texts. And the correct view is that even a Qur'anic amulet is not permitted. Ibn Bāz explains why.
Marriage
Is a Marriage Contract Valid Without the Guardian?
A marriage contracted without the woman's guardian is invalid. Ibn Bāz explains the ruling and what a valid, legislated marriage requires.