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.
Fatāwā
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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.