The ruling on using Perfume and Incense during Ramadhan
Question:
Is it permissible to use perfume, like Uud oil, cologne and incense, during the month of Ramadhan?
Answer:
Yes it is permissible to use it under the condition that one does not inhale the incense smoke
Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah Page n. 265 Vol: 2
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The ruling on using Perfume during the Daytime in Ramadhan
Question:
What is the ruling of the fasting person using perfumed fragrances during the daytime in Ramadhan?
Answer:
There is no harm in using them during the daytime in Ramadhan and inhaling them, except for the incense smoke. The person should not inhale it because it has smoke substance to it that reaches the stomach, which is the smoke.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
Fatawa Islamiyah Page no. 264 Vol: 2
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Imaam rebuked me for using perfume whilst fasting
Question:
I applied perfume on myself before the Dthuhr (noon) prayer in Ramadhaan and when I entered the mosque, the Imaam rebuked me and said that my fast has been nullified and so has the fast of all those who smelt (the scent) because it is very strong. How far is this statement correct?
Response:
There is no problem in applying perfume whilst fasting and this does not affect the prayer except if the perfume is incense-based and one intentionally smells it. This is because the smoke from the incense enters the nose and activates the brain and thereby affects the fast. As for perfumes, then there is no problem for one who is fasting to use them. It is not permissible for this Imaam to give a fatwa (legal ruling) without (sound) knowledge.
Shaykh Ibn Fowzaan
Fataawa Ramadhaan – Volume 2, Page 500, Fatwa No. 454;
al-Fatawaa libni-Fowzaan – Volume 1, Fatwa No. 151
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A Fasting Person Using Perfumes
Question:
What is the ruling on a fasting person using perfumes?
Answer:
There is no objection to a fasting person using them during the daytime in Ramadan or sniffing them, apart from incense, which he should not sniff, because it has some substance which reaches the stomach, and that is the smoke.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
Fatawa Arkaanul-Islaam, DARUSSALAM, Vol.2, p.664
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Difference Between Smelling Incense and Drops
Question:
What is the difference between smelling incense and drops, since the former breaks the fast and the latter does not?
Answer:
The difference between them is that a person who sniffs it intends to make it enter his stomach, but as regards for drops, he does not intend that it reach the stomach, he only intends to put drops in his nose.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
Fatawa Arkaanul-Islaam, DARUSSALAM, Vol.2, p.662
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Fasted without taking the sahoor (pre-dawn meal)
Question: A person went to sleep before the sahoor in Ramadan whilst having the intention to take the sahoor. But, he slept through ’til the morning. Is his fast correct or not?
Response: His fast is correct because the sahoor is not a condition for the correctness of the fast. Rather it is preferable, for that which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said ((Take the sahoor for certainly in it is blessing)). (This hadeeth has been) agreed upon by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 185/Fatwa No.124) also, (al-Fataawa libni Baaz, Kitaab ad-Da’wah, Volume 2/Page 161)
Preferred food items to break the fast with
Question: Which food items are preferred for the fasting person to break his fast with?
Response: The most preferred to break the fast with are fresh dates and if they are unavailable, then dry dates and if they are (also) unavailable, then with water. And the evidence for this is the Hadeeth of ‘Aa.ishah who said: ((The Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) used to break his fast with fresh dates and if they were unavailable, then with dry dates. If they were unavailable then he used to take water)). However, if none of these are available to him, then it is permissible for him (to break his fast) with any permissible food items. And (still) if nothing is available to him then he should simply make the intention to break the fast.
Shaykh Ibn Jibreen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 187/Fatwa No.126), also (Fataawa as-Siyaam libni Jibreen, Page 15)
The reward for breaking the fast wth dates
Question: Is there any reward for (breaking the fast with) these preferable (food items)?
Response: One who does so in following the Prophet’s (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) example, then for him is the reward of following him. Even if it is in the (simply mundane) acceptable (mubaah) matters (i.e. where there is no reward nor any sin attached to the action), if he were to follow (him) in these, then he would be rewarded for that action. Because of this, the scholars say: ‘Certainly with good intention, good habits become acts of worship’.
Shaykh Ibn Jibreen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 187/Fatwa No.127), also (Fataawa as-Siyaam libni Jibreen, Page 15)
Nothing but water to break the fast
Question: If a person is fasting during Ramadan and is travelling to another country and he does not have anything except water, what does he do?
Response: If a person is fasting and the sun sets and he does not find anything to break his fast with except water, then he should break his fast with the water because breaking the fast with fresh or dried dates is preferable but not obligatory. And with Allaah (subhaanahu wa-ta’aala) is the success, and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his companions. The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, comprising – Head: Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn ‘Abdullaah ibn Baaz; Deputy Head:
Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee; Member: Shaykh ‘Abdullaah ibn Ghudayyaan. (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 188/Fatwa No.128), also (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-’Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., Fatwa No. 11803)
Is it permissible to eat after the Adhhaan for a supererogatory fast?
Question: If I wanted to fast but was unable to wake up before the Adhhaan of the second Fajr, is it permissible for me to eat after the Adhhaan knowing that this is a supererogatory fast?
Response: If the situation is as you have stated, then do not eat or drink after the Adhhaan (of the second Fajr) so long as you wish to fast, even if your fast is a supererogatory one. If you were to eat after this Adhhaan, your fast would become nullified.
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, comprising- Head: Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn ‘Abdullaah ibn Baaz; Deputy Head: Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee; Member: Shaykh ‘Abdullaah ibn Qu’ood. (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 198/Fatwa No.139), also (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-’Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., Fatwa No.4310)
Fajr is approaching and I need to make ghusl, and haven’t had sahoor
Question: If the time for Fajr is approaching in Ramadan and I need to make ghusl but there is not enough time to perform it nor eat the sahoor, should I perform the ghusl and miss the sahoor or should I eat the sahoor and delay the ghusl until after Fajr?
Response: It is better to eat the sahoor because the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: ((Eat the pre-dawn meal (sahoor) for in it is blessing)), and delay the ghusl because it’s time is plenty. So, if Fajr has arrived and you have not made ghusl, then make it and pray and your fast will not be affected. It has been confirmed on the authority of ‘Aa.ishah and Umm Salamah (radhi-yallaahu ‘anhumaa) that: “if the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) entered the time of Fajr whilst in a state of impurity (Junub) from having had relations with his wife, then he used to make ghusl and fast”. (The authenticity of this narration is) Agreed upon.
Shaykh Ibn Jibreen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 200/Fatwa No.141)
Sun does not set until late, so when should we break our fast?
Question: We live in a land in which the sun does not set until 21:30 (09:30pm) or 22:00 (10:00pm), so when should we break our fast?
Response: Break your fast when the sun has set. So long as you have a night and day in 24 hours, it is obligatory that you fast even if the day is long.
Shaykh Ibn al-’Uthaymeen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 212/Fatwa No.155)
I had forgetfully eaten whilst fasting
Question: I fasted a day but I had forgotten during the morning and had eaten. Then, I continued with my fast. Is there any sin upon me?
Response: One who forgetfully eats or drinks whilst fasting should complete his fast for, certainly, it was Allaah who provided this food and drink for him as has been mentioned in the Hadeeth. Allaah has forgiven the mistake and forgetfulness and does not take anyone to account until they have done an act intentionally.
Shaykh Ibn Jibreen / (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 224/Fatwa No.169)
Giving food and drink to the Fasting person
Question: In Ramadan last year (1409H/1988), my husband returned home from work and when he entered the house he asked me to bring him a glass of water to drink so I didn’t remind him that he was fasting. I looked at him to confirm if he was fasting or not and it became clear that he had forgotten that he was (fasting). So, I proceeded to bring him the glass of water to drink. When he had drunk the water he remembered that he was fasting and admonished me for not reminding him of it. Then, I felt a fear of Allaah about this action of mine. Please inform me, and may Allaah reward you.
Response: You have committed a sin in bringing your husband, who was fasting, a glass of water to drink. It was befitting for you to remind him about the fast when he asked you for water. As for your husband’s fast that day, then it remains valid providing he drunk the water out of forgetfulness.
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa, comprising – Head: Shaykh ‘Abdul-’Azeez ibn ‘Abdullaah ibn Baaz; Deputy Head: Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee; Member: Shaykh ‘Abdullaah ibn Ghudayyaan. (Fataawa Ramadan, Volume 1/Page 225/Fatwa No.171), also (Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-’Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., Fatwa No.13561)
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What are women’s rights in Islam?
In a truely Islamic society women have the following rights in Islam:
1. The right and duty to obtain education.
2. The right to have their own independent property.
3. The right to work to earn money if they need it or want it.
4. Equality of reward for equal deeds.
5. The right to express their opinion and be heard.
6. The right to provisions from the husband for all her needs and more.
7. The right to negotiate marriage terms of her choice.
8. The right to obtain divorce from her husband, even on the grounds that she simply can’t stand him. (pls note that God deeply frowns upon divorce as a solution unless there is hardly any other alternative but it does not mean that men have more right to divorce their wives than women do.)
9. The right to keep all her own money (she is not responsible to maintain any relations).
10. The right to get sexual satisfaction from her husband.
11. custody of their children after divorce.
12. to refuse any marriage that does not please them
and more..
Here is an article taken from a speech which details some of
Question:
Is it permissible for a woman to dye the hair upon her head with black dye?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a woman or other than her to colour their hair with black dye, because of the statement of the Messenger sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam:
غيروا هذا الشيب، واجتنبوا السواد
”Change this colour, and stay away from the black (colour).” [1]
As for changing (the hair colour) with other than black, then no problem, or (changing it) with henna or mixed al-Katam, [2] so there is no problem with this if the colour changes to other than black, or between black and red.
[1] Reported by Muslim is his 
Saheeh.
[2] Translators Note: الكتم ‘al-Katam’ is a plant that gives a dark colour, from the myrtle family.
By: Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz
Source: Majmoo’ Fatawa, volume.10 page.53
Fatwa by Shaykh Uthaymeen
When the fasting person falls into a sin and he is prohibited from that sin he will say, “Ramadan Kareem”. So what is the ruling concerning this phrase and what is the ruling concerning this behavior?
FROM THE BOOK AL-WALA’ WA’L BARA’, BY MUHAMMAD SAID al-QAHTANTI. PART2 (according to the aqidah of the Salaf) .
1. Contentment with the disbeliever.
2. Reliance on the disbeliever.
3. Agree with points of disbelief.
4. Seeking the affection of the disbeliever.
5. Inclining towards the disbeliever.
6. Flattery of the disbeliever’s faith.
7. Taking of disbeliever as friends.
8. Obedience of the disbeliever.
9. To sit with the disbeliever who ridicule the Qur’an
10. To give disbeliever authority over the Muslim.
11. Trusting the disbeliever.
12. To express pleasure with the actions of the disbeliever.
13. To draw near to the disbeliever
14. To aid the disbeliever in wrongdoing
15. To seek the advice of disbeliever.
16. To honor the disbeliever.
17. To live among the disbeliever.
18. To collud with the disbeliever.
19. To revile the Muslim and love the disbeliever.
20. To support the ideologies of the disbeliever.
“DO NOT DISPAIR AND DO NOT GRIEVE FOR YOU SHALL OVERCOME IF YOU ARE TRULY FAITHFUL.” لا يأس ولكن لا تحزن لانك سوف تأتي أكثر إذا كنت حقا فيثفول. سورة آل عمران
When a person is in chains, that does not mean they can never cause any mischief, although it greatly reduces his powers to do so. Similarly, we should not assume that chained up shayateen (devils) means more or less than what it says.
Hadith – Ahmad and an-Nasa’i
`Arfajah said “We were with `Utbah ibn Farqad while he was discussing Ramadan. A companion of the Prophet entered upon the scene. When `Utbah saw him, he became shy and stopped talking. The man [the companion] spoke about Ramadan, saying “I heard the Messenger of Allah say during Ramadan: “The gates of Hell is closed, the gates of Paradise is, and the devils are in chains. An angel calls out : ‘O you who intend to do good deeds, have glad tidings. O you who intend to do evil, refrain, until Ramadan is completed.
Note: This hadeeth is authentic; Imaam Al-Bukhaaree has collected in his Saheeh in the Book of Fasting (Hadeeth Number 1899), and Imaam Muslim has collected in his Saheeh, also in the Book of Fasting (Hadeeth Number 2492-2493), and Imaam An-Nisaa’ee has collected it in his Sunan in the Book of Fasting (Hadeeth Number 2104-2106), and Imaam Ahmad has collected it in his Musnad.
The Noble Qur’an – Luqman 31:6
And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e. music, singing, etc.) to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah without knowledge, and takes it (the Path of Allah, the Verses of the Qur’an) by way of mockery. For such there will be a humiliating torment (in the Hell-Fire).
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Ibn Masood (ra) said about this verse “I swear by the One other than Whom there is no God that it refers to singing [ghinaa].”, and he repeated this three times. Ibn Abbaas (ra) said it refered to ‘singing and the like’ while Jaabir (ra) is reported to view its meaning to signify singing and listening to songs. Many taabi’oon such as Mujaahid, Ikrimah, Mak-hool and Umar ibn Shu’ayb viewed it as a censure of music and song.
Explanation from Sheikh Ibn Baz
Shaykh Ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 3/423-424:
“Ma’aazif refers to singing and musical instruments. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us that at the end of time there will come a people who will allow these things just as they will allow alcohol, zina and silk. This is one of the signs of his Prophethood, for all of this has happened. The hadeeth indicates that [musical instruments] are haram (prohibited), and condemns those who say they are halal (permissible), just as it condemns those who say that alcohol and zina are allowed. The aayaat and ahaadeeth that warn against singing and musical instruments are many indeed. Whoever claims that Allaah has allowed singing and musical instruments is lying and is committing a great evil. We ask Allaah to keep us from obeying our desires and the Shaytaan. Even worse and more seriously sinful than that are those who say it is mustahabb. Undoubtedly this stems from ignorance about Allaah and His Religion; it is insolent blasphemy against Allaah and lying about His Laws.
What is mustahabb (recommended) is to beat on the daff [simple hand drum] at weddings. This is mustahabb for women only, in order to announce the wedding and to distinguish it from fornication. There is nothing wrong with women singing amongst themselves, accompanied by the daff, so long as the songs contain no words that encourage evil or distract people from their duties. It is also a condition that this should take place among women only, and there should be no mixing with men. It should also not cause any annoyance or disturbance to neighbours. What some people do, of amplifying such singing with loudspeakers is evil, because of the disturbance it causes to other Muslims, neighbours and others. It is not permissible for women, in weddings or on other occasions, to use any instrument other than the daff, such as the oud, violin, rebab (stringed instrument) and so on. This is evil, and the only concession that women are given is that they may use the daff.
As for men, it is not permissible for them to play any kind of musical instrument, whether at weddings or on any other occasion. What Allaah has prescribed for men is training in the use of instruments of war, such as target practice or learning to ride horses and competing in that, using spears, shields, tanks, airplanes and other things such as cannons, machine guns, bombs and anything else that may help jihaad for the sake of Allaah.”
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Get rid of those Michael Jackson CD’s
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If you had a large music collection as a kaffir, have a collection just as large, but instead fill your library with Islamic audio tapes and lectures.
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Think about how many hundreds or maybe even thousands of dollars you’ve spent on music cd’s and tapes that you could now spend on a home Islamic library.
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Spend your valuable time studying Qur’an, learning to perfect your salah, engaged in ibadah, spreading dawah.
Remember… Allah, subhana watala, sees everything we do!
Using pills that prevent menstruation
Question: There are pills which prevent the (coming on of the) menses for women or delay it from its (due) time. Is it permissible to use/take them at the time of hajj only out of fear if it coming on?
Response: It is permissible for a woman to take pills which prevent the (coming on of the) menses at the time of hajj out of fear of it coming on. And this is to be done after consulting a specialist doctor (to ensure) for the woman’s safety. And likewise (is the permissibility) in Ramadhaan, if she wishes to fast (all of Ramadhaan) with the people (Muslim community). And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts
Fataawa Muhimmah li-Nisaa. al-Ummah – Page 54
Women who discuss private marital matters with others
Question: There are some women who are overcome (with the urge) to talk about goings on at home and their (private) life with their husbands to their relatives and friends. Some of this talk is about private matters which the husband would not want anyone to know about. So what is the ruling regarding the women who reveal private matters outside of the home or to some of those within the home?
Response: That which some women do in talking about goings on at home and married life to their relatives and friends is haraam, and it is not permissible for a woman to reveal private matters of her home or how things are with her husband to anyone! Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala) said:
{Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient (to Allaah and to their husbands), and guard in the husband’s absence what Allaah orders them to guard (e.g. their chastity, their husband’s property, etc.)}, [Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah 34].
And the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said:
«The worst of the people in (the Sight of) Allaah on the Day of Resurrection is the man who discloses (secrets) to his wife and she discloses (secrets) to him and then he reveals her secrets (to others»), [Transmitted by Muslim - Volume 2, Number 1020, Abu Daawood - Number 4870; with the chain: 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Sa'd on the authority of Sa'eed al-Khudree].
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen
Fataawa Muhimmah li-Nisaa. al-Ummah – Page 157
Fataawa Islaamiyyah – Volume 3, Page 211
There is no contradiction in the verses regarding polygamy
Question: Concerning polygyny, it is stated in the Qur.aan:
{If you fear that you will not be able to deal justly [with more then one wife], than [marry] only one}, [Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah 3].
However, in another place, it states:
{You will never be able to do perfect justice between your wives even if it is your ardent desire}, [Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah 129].
In the first verse, the condition of being just among the wives is stated while in the second it makes it clear that the condition of justice could never be met. Does this mean that the first verse is abrogated and that it is not allowed to many more than one woman since the condition of justice cannot be fulfilled? Benefit us, may Allaah reward you.
Response: There is no contradiction between the two verses. There is also no abrogation by one verse of the other. The justice that is mentioned in the first verse is the justice within one’s ability, which is related to being fair in division of time and in maintenance. As for being just with respect to love and sexual relations, this is not within one’s ability. This is what is being referred to in the verse:
{You will never be able to do perfect justice between your wives even if it is your ardent desire}, [Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah 129].
In a Hadeeth about the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) ‘Aa.ishah stated:
“The Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) used to divide his time between his wives and he was fair. He used to say: «O Allaah, that is my division with respect to what I have control over. Do not blame me for what You control and over which I have no control». This was recorded by Abu Daawood, at-Tirmidhee, an-Nasaa.ee, Ibn Maajah. It was graded Saheeh by Ibn Hibbaan and al-Haakim.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
Published: 18 October 1999
The hijaab of an elderly woman
Question: Is it allowed for a woman advanced in age, say 70 or 90 years old, to uncover her face in front of relatives who are not mahram?
Response: Allaah says: {And as for women past child-bearing who do not expect marriage, it is no sin upon them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain is better for them. And Allaah is All-Hearer, All-Knower}, [Soorah an-Noor, Aayah 60]. So there is no harm if the menopausal women who are not seeking marriage and are not displaying their adornments uncover their faces in front of non-related men. However, for them to remain covered is still better for Allaah has said in the verse:{But to refrain is better for them}.
This is because some of them, when they are seen, may be a source of temptation due to their beautiful faces even though they are elderly and not displaying their adornments. However, if she is going to be having adornments [such as make-up and jewellery], she may not take off her outer covering. Having adornments includes beautifying the face with kohl and so forth.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
Ruling concerning high-heeled shoes
Question: What is the Islaamic ruling concerning wearing high-heeled shoes?
Response: The least that can be said is that it is disliked.
First, it is a kind of deception because it makes the woman look taller than she is.
Second, it is dangerous for the woman because it is easy to fall in them.
Third, it has negative health consequences as the doctors have concluded.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
THE RULING REGARDING HAIR EXTENSIONS
Question: What is the ruling regarding a woman having hair extensions?
Response: It is haraam for a woman to have hair extensions using (real) hair or that which resembles (real) hair for the authentic evidences which mention this (prohibition).
And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Verdicts
Head: Shaykh ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Abdullaah Ibn Baaz;
Deputy Head: Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaaq ‘Afeefee;
Member: Shaykh ‘Abdullaah Ibn Ghudayyaan
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-’Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa., -
Volume 5, Page 193, Question 10 of Fatwa No.9850;
Fataawa wa Ahkaam fee Sha’r an-Nisaa – Question 5, Page 8
