ISLAMIC STUDIES

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SAM 09

NAME : Nur Hazirah Bt Shamsudin GROUP: 09J2 STUDENT I.D: 0907G73984

FATWA Islamic religious ruling, a scholarly opinion on a matter of Islamic law. A is issued recognized religious authority in Islam. Afatwa is not necessarily "binding" on the faithful. The people who pronounce these rulings are supposed to be knowledgable, (ulama`) Evidence from Islamic sources Islamic law is based upon four main sources: the Qu'ran itself, the Sunnah or practices of the Prophet Muhammad; Ijma' or the consensus of Muslim scholars; and Qiyas or new case law decided upon by Shari'ah judges. Different scholars have different conclusion based on their opinion regarding to the same issue Question Who will take charge of contracting the marriage of a girl whose father has died, in order of preference? Answer (Solving Method) If she has no guardian, then her grandfather - her father's father - if he is alive. If she has no grandfather, then her full brothers - the sons of her father and mother, then her brother from her father's side, then her full brother's son, then the son of her brother from her father's side, then the full paternal uncle, then the paternal uncle from the father's side and so on. However if her father is present, he has preference. Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz

if the unbelievers extend their hands to shake hands, should one refuse [to shake hands]?

If they salaam (greet) you and extend their hands to you, then shake their hands there is no problem with it. As for you [Muslim] iniating the salaam (greeting) and the shaking of the hands then this is not allowed. Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan Silsilatu sharhir-Rasail, p241.

Is Smoking Allowed in Islam?

Smoking, in whichever form and by whichever means, causes extensive health and financial damage to smokers. It is also the cause of a variety of diseases. Consequently, and on this evidence alone, smoking would be forbidden and should in no way be practiced by Muslims. Furthermore, the obligation to preserve one's health and wealth, as well as that of society as a whole, and medical evidence now available on the dangers of smoking, further support this view.Accordingly, smoking, from the Islamic point of view, is haram, and people should, by virtue of their religious obligations as well as common sense, refrain from it. Sheikh Gadul Haq Ali Gadul Haq

What is the ruling regarding listening to the Quran on the radio?

The radio is merely an instrument, and no Islamic ruling applies to it; rather what is played on the radio takes an Islamic ruling. If a radio station airs the Quran, lessons about Islam, sermons, fair political news coverage - so that people may know what is going on in the world and so that people can take a just stance, as to who they are with and who they oppose, economic news, or anything else that benefits Muslims in their lives, then listening to that station is good, and at rare times, listening may even be obligatory. If, however, a station airs music, slanted political coverage - of the kind that seeks to dupe the masses with lies, or anything else that is harmful, then obviously Muslims should not remain quiet about such nonsense, nor should they listen to that station. But there is an exception: if a Muslim is knowledgeable and is looked up to in society, he may listen to these kinds of radio stations, but only to refute what the disbelievers say and to protect the Muslim Nation from evil propaganda.

What is the ruling on doing business with cigarettes, (illegal) drugs and similar things? Is it permissible to give charity, perform Hajj and do acts of righteousness from its money and profits?

It is not permissible to do business with cigarettes, drugs and other forbidden things, because it is from the wicked things and due to what it contains of physical, spiritual and financial harm. If the person wants to give charity or perform Hajj or spend his money in acts of righteousness, he should seek to the good from his wealth to give charity with or perform Hajj with or spend in acts of righteousness. This is due to the generality of Allah's Statement:O you who believe! Spend from the good things that you have (legally) earned and from what we have proved for you from the earth. And do not aim at that which is bad to spend it, (though) you would not accept it except if you close your eyes and tolerate therein.[1] And also the Prophet's statement: Verily, Allah is good and He only accepts good. [2] 1.Al-Baqarah 267 2.Muslim no. 1015