The fitnah of the Dajjaal

Question: We here about the Dajjaal and the fitnah surrounding him – that which the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) sought refuge (in Allaah) from, and we have been commanded to seek refuge (in Allaah) from his fitnah. So who is the Dajjaal? And what are his attributes? And what is the fitnah surrounding him? And when shall he appear? And what is obligatory to be done so as to be protected from his danger?

The meaning of Dajjaal and his blindness in one eye

Question: It is mentioned in (a number of) prophetic ahaadeeth about the Dajjaal. What does Dajjaal mean, and is he currently present or not? And where is he (currently), and what does blind in one eye mean – about which the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) mentioned, is it real or surreal? (Please) reveal for us the reality of that which you have of the knowledge (concerning this issue), and may Allaah grant you Jannah al-Firdaws as your reward.

The appearance of the Dajjaal

Question: Will the Dajjaal appear, as a group (of people) have confirmed he shall appear, whilst a(nother) group has denied this? (This being) according to what I have read.

The appearance of the Dajjaal as mentioned in the Prophetic ahaadeeth

Question: Is the appearance of the Dajjaal as mentioned in the prophetic ahaadeeth, and what is the level of authenticity of these ahaadeeth?

‘Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary descending from the heavens

Question: I read in a book that ‘Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) will descend from the heavens before the Day of Resurrection, and shall rule upon the earth for 40 years. So is this correct? And what is the evidence from the Qur.aan for this? And may Allaah reward you with good.

Buying women’s fashion magazines

Question: A sister asks: “What is the ruling regarding buying magazines in which there are pictures of women, in order to adopt certain fashions which are in accordance with our Sharee’ah, and leaving whatever opposes it?”

The appearance of the Mahdee and descending of ‘Eesaa (Jesus) ibn Maryam

Question: What is the news concerning the awaiting Mahdee and the descending of ‘Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam)?

Ruling concerning buying and possessing fashion magazines

Question: What is the ruling concerning fashion magazines, like Burda, in order to benefit from them concerning new women’s fashions and accessories. What is the ruling concerning keeping them after one has already benefited from them while they are filled with pictures of women?

Having shares in the Islaamic Bank

Question: The Islaamic Bank has shares for sale and the value of each share is one hundred and ten US dollars ($110). And that which we have understood is that the bank in question does not trade in ribaa and that the money from the sale of the shares will be used in trading activities which are free from any dealings in interest. The profits will then be divided amongst the shareholders. So out of concern of falling into that which is impermissible, we request you to give a fatwa about whether this is permissible or not.

Having shares in the Saudi-American Bank

Question: Advise us, may Allaah increase you in knowledge, about the ruling of having shares in the Saudi-American Bank. Is it ribaa, since it trades in interest and is based upon interest, as we know?