Advice from the Shaykh regarding not asking muftis for a prize or the like, but rather that what a Muslim should do is ask muftis in order to gain understanding of the religion

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner : Hello, peace be upon you.

The Shaykh: And upon you peace.

The questioner: The Shaykh Nasser al-Albani's house?

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner: Shaykh Nasser, it is not like that.

The Shaykh: Yes.

The questioner: How are you, Shaykh?

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, I am well.

The questioner: Our Shaykh, is it possible, I want to ask you this question, a religious question, no problem.

The Shaykh : No problem.

The questioner: This is its text: Allah the Exalted has made it obligatory for the Muslim to spend on his relatives and those for whom he is responsible. And the text of the Qur'an specifies who it is obligatory for the Muslim to spend on by divine command. A noble verse carried this command. What is this verse that spoke about this topic, and in which surah was it revealed?

The Shaykh: I do not accept contest questions in magazines and newspapers. Ask about a legal ruling that concerns you so that you may gain understanding of the religion.

The questioner: This is gaining understanding of the religion.

The Shaykh: Do you not gain understanding of the religion so that you can be called "marha" or be given a prize? I have not wasted my time on such questions and answering them. And peace be upon you.

The questioner: Okay, thank you.

Another questioner: Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.

The questioner: . Oh Shaykh.

The Shaykh : You are welcome.

The questioner: With you. At the airport, he is talking to you.

The Shaykh : Welcome.

The questioner : How is your health?