al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)

Fatwaas from the Scholars of Islaam

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Questions answered by the scholars, translated into English, sometimes with additional commentary on the topic by Moosaa Richardson.

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Q&A on the Six Days of [Optional] Fasting in Shawwaal ('Uthaymeen) [2] [Unedited] 29.03.2026 37:22

In this session, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads some of the fataawaa (religious verdicts) of the great scholar, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allah have Mercy on him), on the topic of the six days of optional fasting in the month of Shawwaal. We read directly from the book, Fataawaa Noor 'Alad-Darb (volume 7, pp.355-357). This is a collection of transcribed questions and answers f...

Q&A on the Six Days of [Optional] Fasting in Shawwaal ('Uthaymeen) [1] [Unedited] 25.03.2026 50:08

In this session, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reads some of the fataawaa (religious verdicts) of the great scholar, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allah have Mercy on him), on the topic of the six days of optional fasting in the month of Shawwaal. We read directly from the book, Fataawaa Noor 'Alad-Darb (volume 7, pp.352-355). This is a collection of transcribed questions and answers f...

Is Checking Your Children's Phones Impermissible Spying? 07.01.2018 3:20

Shaykh Saalilh al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him) is asked about what some people say: that checking your children's phones and computers is a kind of impermissible spying. Moosaa Richardson translates this important answer and reminder. Translated and published: 1439.04.20.

Waking Up Lazy Teenagers for Fajr Prayer 24.03.2016 2:09

Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve and protect him) is asked about how a father should combine between his duty of going to congregational prayer and his duty of waking up his children to go with him. Translated by Moosaa Richardson from the Noorun 'alad-Darb radio broadcast from Saudi Arabia, dated 1437.05.19.

Combining 'Asr Prayer with Jumu'ah When Traveling 23.03.2016 1:16

Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve and protect him) is asked about the ruling on combining 'Asr Prayer with Jumu'ah when traveling. Translated by Moosaa Richardson from the Noorun 'alad-Darb radio broadcast from Saudi Arabia, dated 1437.05.19.

Are We Required to Pay Zakaat on Personal Jewelry? 14.03.2016 1:22

Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve and protect him) is asked about the ruling on paying zakaat from personal jewelry. Translated by Moosaa Richardson from the Noorun 'alad-Darb radio broadcast from Saudi Arabia, dated 1437.05.19.

Praying Behind a Latecomer Finishing His Prayer 09.03.2016 1:48

Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve and protect him) is asked about the ruling on praying behind someone who is making up rak'ahs after arriving later for congregational prayer. Translated by Moosaa Richardson from the Noorun 'alad-Darb radio broadcast from Saudi Arabia, dated 1437.05.19.

When the Last Day of Sha'ban is Overcast 24.05.2015 23:53

Moosaa Richardson translates a fatwaa from Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allaah have Mercy on him) about fasting on the 30th of Sha'baan (the day before Ramdhaan) when it is overcast. Some people think we should play it safe and fast on this day, just in case the crescent is hidden from our view. Learn what is correct from the late Muftee (may Allaah have Mercy on him), and then listen to a f...