What reason is there for a scholar to hesitate to give a legal ruling?

A scholar may hesitate to give a legal ruling, if he is qualified to do so, and has knowledge, because the evidences that he has seem contradictory, or it could be that he fee

If a Fasting Person Masturbates, Does This Break His Fast?

Question:

If a fasting person masturbates, does this break his fast? And is he required to atone for it?
Answer:

If a fasting person masturbates and he ejaculates, then he has broken his

Chapter 74
Clemency, Tolerance and Gentleness

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"...who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers).'' (3:134)

"Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the fool

Books that the Student of Knowledge Begins with

Question:

What are the books that a student of knowledge begins with, then if he wishes progresses onto?
Answer:

The books that a student at the beginning stages of seeking knowledge starts with -

Chapter 320
Prohibition of Addressing somebody as 'The King of Kings'

1724. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The most disgraceful man near Allah is a man who calls himself (or likes others to call him

On openly criticising the Muslim ruler.

Question:

Is it permissible to openly criticise the Muslim ruler in front of a gathering and the people?
Answer:

We have spoken about this issue many times before! It is not permissible to speak about the

Chapter 170
Supplication at the time of Riding

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"... and has appointed for you ships and cattle on which you ride. In order that you may mount on their backs, and then may remember the Favour of your Rubb when you mount t

The ruling on entering the Masjid for the one who eats Onions and smokes Cigarettes

Question:

What is the extent of dislike in entering the Masjid for one who eats garlic or onions, and what is the difference in the view of Islam between the sme

The Ruling Concerning a Christian Man Marrying a Muslim Women.

Question:

What is the Islamic ruling concerning a Christian man marrying a Muslim women? If they have children, what is the ruling concerning those children in Islamic law?
Answer:

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