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The Ruling on Shaving Someone Else's Beard
Ibn Bāz rules that a barber who shaves or trims people's beards is sinful and that his wage for it is unlawful, since helping in what Allah has forbidden is itself forbidden.
Fatāwā
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Ṣalāh
The Follower Reciting al-Fātiḥah in the Audible and Silent Prayers
Ibn Bāz holds that the follower must recite al-Fātiḥah in both the audible and the silent prayers, mentions the three positions of the scholars, and explains how the verse of listening attentively is specified by the Sunnah.
Ṣalāh
Repeating the Tashahhud After the Prostration of Forgetfulness is Not Legislated
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān says that no tashahhud is legislated after the prostration of forgetfulness; the worshipper gives the salām straight away, but he follows his imam if the imam does otherwise.
Ṣalāh
What Is Said When Rising from Rukūʿ
The imam and the one praying alone say "samiʿa Llāhu li-man ḥamidah" when rising, then "rabbanā wa laka l-ḥamd". Ibn Bāz mentions the four wordings for the follower.
Manners
The Ruling on Saying "Peace Be Upon Him" When Mentioning ʿAlī or Other Companions
ʿAlī is not singled out with "peace be upon him." Shaykh al-Barrāk explains that every Companion already shares in the salām of the tashahhud.
Manners
Saying "Peace Be Upon Him" for Someone Other Than the Prophet ﷺ
ʿAlī should not be singled out with "peace be upon him" or "may Allah honour his face." Ibn Bāz explains why the Companions are all treated alike.
Manners
The Ruling on Dyeing the Hair
Dyeing the hair with pure black is not permitted for men or women, but other colors are allowed. Ibn Bāz explains the ruling and the hadith behind it.
Fasting
One Who Breaks the Fast Deliberately in Ramaḍān Without an Excuse
Whoever breaks the fast of Ramaḍān without an excuse must make up the day and repent. Ibn Bāz clarifies the ruling and the weakness of a well-known hadith.
Zakāt
Is Zakāt Due on Gold Jewellery Kept for Wearing, and How Much?
Zakāt is due on gold and silver even when kept for wearing, once it reaches the niṣāb. Ibn Bāz gives the niṣāb of gold and silver and the amount owed.