Fatwa of Imam Ibn Baz In English

  الرئاسة العامة للبحوث العلمية والإفتاء  >  English  >  Al-Ifta Contents  >  Fatwas of Ibn Baz تصفح برقم المجلد   >   Volume 7   >   The rank and role of scholars in the society Q 2: People, whether scholars, seekers of knowledge or Du`ah (callers to Islam), always disagree. What are the matters about which disagreement is permissible? What are the matters about which disagreement is impermissible? What is  the right approach for settling disputes   so that the target is achieved?  A:  It is incumbent upon the people of knowledge and Du`ah to depend on the evidence of Shari`ah when examining the truth and to verify their sayings, deeds or fatwas so that the proofs are clear for the Muslim masses whom they guide. Allah has prohibited them to say anything without knowledge. The people of knowledge, therefore, have to examine the matters, the rulings they issue, and the recommendations and prohi...

  What about the following phrase, "The early scholars are men and we are men"; this daring statement means that the early scholars had their own issues of their times and we have our modern issues, do you not think that those who oppose the call to revive the Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) wrong this fundamental literature?  A:  This statement implies generalization and possibility. If it means that the later generations should strive hard to support the Religion of Allah, his Shari`ah and uphold the `Aqidah (creed) and morals of the Salaf (righteous predecessors), this is right. All ( Part No. 4 ;  Page No. 169 ) Muslims should adopt the way of the Salaf in following the Book and Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) seeking rulings from both of them regarding all things and referring all disputes among people to them, acting upon Allah's (Glorified be He) Saying:  (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allâh and His Messenger (...

  ( Part No : 2, Page No: 295) The knowledge of the Religious Rulings is the Most Important Obligation All praise be to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the Servant of Allah, and His Messenger and the best of His creation, his family, his Companions, and whoever follows his guidance until the Day of Resurrection! To proceed: Knowing Allah's Rulings is a duty on every Muslim, male or female, in all necessary matters that they need. Thus, they can worship their Lord with true guidance and clear insight. A Muslim can neither understand Islam nor act according to it unless he knows its rulings, pays attention to them, and exerts his effort and strength to be acquainted with them. Thus, his worship to his Lord can be built on a true and firm basis. Whomsoever Allah grants the success of knowing the rulings of this great faith and acting according to them will be guided to Al­Sirat­ul­Mustaqim (the Straight Path) and will surely attain much goodness. Allah (Gl...

  ( Part No : 2, Page No: 30) Types of Tawhid Revealed to Allah's Messengers (peace be upon them) Praise be to Allah. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, Companions, and whoever has followed his guidance. Allah (May He be Exalted and Glorified) sent His messengers (peace be upon them) to call to Al­Haqq (Truth) and guide people. They were sent as givers of glad tidings and warners, so that people can never have a plea against Allah after the Messengers, who conveyed the Message, fulfilled the trust, sincerely advised their nations, endured the harm, and truly strived in the cause of Allah until He established the proof and blocked the way to excuses for them. As He (Exalted be He) says:  And verily, We have sent among every Ummah (community, nation) a Messenger (proclaiming): "Worship Allâh (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) Tâghût (all false deities i.e. do not worship Tâghût besides Allâh)." Then of them were some whom Allâh guided...