The Question:
“Can you comment on the hadith that talks about the splitting of the Muslim nation into 73 sects?”
The Answer:
Pertaining to the statement of the Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] that, “the Jews split into seventy one sects, and the Christians split in to seventy two sects. And my nation will [...]

Imām al-Sindī, Abū al-Hasan Nūr al-Dīn Muhammad bin ‘Abū al-Hādī al-Sindī was born in Sind around the 11th century A.H. Known for his keen intellect and analytical skills, he became widely respected and taught in the Prophet’s [sa] masjid for a number of years. He died 1138 A.H and is buried in al-Baq’ī.

The following are [...]

The Question

Could you Comment on the Recent Discussion Surrounding Istighatha?

The Answer

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Merciful, Prayers and Peace be upon the Prophet, his family, companions and those who follow him until the end of time.

Istighātha in Arabic means to seek help and aide; and when used [...]

The Question
What does the term “Ahl al Sunna wa al Jama’ah̄” (“People of the Sunna and Community”) mean, and what is the difference between the two terms?
The Answer[i]
This term (used in the question above) does not appear in the Qur’an or the Sunna.  Undoubtedly, many hadith have commanded following the Sunna and other hadith have [...]

The Question
What is your opinion about those who claim to have met dead people stating that they know which of them will go to heaven and Hell?

Shaykh al-Dido on the Sects of the Umma

Translated by U. Abdullah

Q: Are the sects that are mentioned by the Prophet r in the Ḥadīth to remain in the hellfire forever? And is there any way in which it is possible for the Ahl al-Sunna to be united with them?

A: The statement of [...]

The Question:
It is well known that there are a large number of Islamic groups. What is your advice regarding those groups who fall under the generality of the Qur’an and Sunna [Claming them as their point of reference] but differ in their application and understandings regarding particular issues?
The Answer:

“It is permissible to move from one Madhāb to another if three conditions are met:

One is certain of the knowledge and virtue of the one whose opinion he follows
One does not follow the dispensations [Ar. Rukhaṣ] of a school
One does not combine [the opinions] of the schools in a way that contradicts the binding consensus [...]

Is Wearing the Niqāb Obligatory for Women?
Part 1 of 2
By Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwī
Translated by U. ʿAbdullah
Question:1
We have read what you have written in defence of the niqāb, in response to the attacks of those who say that the niqāb is an innovation (bidʿa) that was introduced to Muslim society, and has nothing to [...]