مدونة ابن الأمين التبوكي

Note: This was originally a Fatwa, from cp.Alukah.net, but it was only in Arabic, so this is its translation : Question: Is carrying out assassinations and bombings in government facilities in non-Muslim countries considered a necessity and an act of jihad? May Allah reward you with goodness. Answer: No, this is not permissible. Assassinations and acts of sabotage are not allowed because they bring harm to Muslims, leading to their killing and displacement. Such actions are impermissible. What is prescribed regarding non-believers is jihad in the path of Allah, and confronting them in battles if Muslims have the capability. They should prepare armies and fight the non-believers as the Prophet (peace be upon him) did. However, sabotage and assassinations only bring harm to Muslims. When the Prophet (peace be upon him) was in Mecca before the migration, he was commanded to restrain from fighting: *"Have you not seen those who were told to restrain their hands (from fighting) and est...

Note: This was originally a Fatwa, came to IslamQA.com and they've answerd it, but it was only in Arabic, so this is its translation : Question No. 7180: I want to name my son. What are the Islamic etiquettes for naming? Summary of the Answer: The general rule for names is that they are permissible unless there are specific Islamic prohibitions to avoid. These include: 1) Names that imply worship of anyone other than Allah, 2) Names that are exclusive to Allah, 3) Names specific to disbelievers, and 4) Names of idols or false deities. Answer: Praise be to Allah. The Importance of Names in Islam: There is no doubt that the issue of names is significant in people's lives. A name is a title, an identifier, and a necessity for communication. It serves as an adornment, a container, and a symbol by which a person is called in this life and the hereafter. It reflects one's religion and signifies belonging to the Islamic faith. Names hold cultural and social significance, much like...