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Is there something one should do in order for Allah to accept their dua really quickly. Is there a specific time or particular saying one must say for this to occur. Also can you please provide me with a dua which I can pray which will help me improve my memory and concentration as well as with my stuides. May Allah reward you for you help. Ameen ? --T--? --T--	You should never become despondent. Allah Ta?ala always answers a person?s Du?aas but in different forms. Sometimes, he grants the person his need immediately, sometimes, Allah Ta?ala stores away the reward for the hereafter and at times Allah Ta?ala removes a calamity that was about to befall him.Therefore, your Du?aas are always accepted. Nevertheless, times of acceptance are particularly just before Maghrib Salaat, at the time of Tahajjud and also between Fajr and sunrise	Abu Qatida reported:The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) addressed us and said: You would travel In the evening and the might till (God willing) you would come in the morning to a place of water. So the people travelled (self absorbed) without paying any heed to one another, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) also travelled till It was midnight. I was by his side. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) began to doze and leaned (to one side) of his camel. I came to him and I lent him support without awaking him till he sat poised on his ride. He went on travelling till a major part of the night was over and (he again) leaned (to one side) of his camel. I supported him without awaking him till he sat" bed on his ride. and then travelled till it was near dawn. He (again) leaned which was far more inclined than the two earlier leanings and he was about to fall down. So I came to him and supported him and he lifted his head and said; Who is this? I said: it is Abu Qatida. He (the Holy Prophet again) said: Since how long have you been travelling along with me like this? I said: I have been travelling in this very state since the night. He said: May Allah protect you, as you have protected His Apostle (from falling down), and again said: Do you see that we are hidden from the people? - and again said: Do you see anyone? I said: Here is a rider. I again said: Here Is another rider till we gathered together and we were seven riders. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stepped aside of the highway and placed his head (for sleep and said): Guard for us our prayers. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was the first to wake up and the rays of the sun were falling on his back. We got up startled He (the Holy Prophet) said: Ride on So we rode on till the sun had (sufficiently) risen. He then came down from his camel and called for a jug of water which I had with me. There was a little water in that. He performed ablution with that which was less thorough as compared with his usual ablutions and some water of that had been left. He (the Holy Prophet) said to Abu Qatida: Keep a watch over your jug of water; it would have (a miraculous) condition about it. Then Bilal summoned (people) to prayer and then the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed two rakahs and then said the morning prayer as he said every day. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) (then) rode on and we rode along with him and some of us whispered to the others saying: How would there be compensation for omission in our prayers? Upon this he (the Apostle of Allah) said: Is there not in me (my life) a model for you? There is no omission in sleeping. The (cognizable) emission is that one should not say prayer (intentionally) till the time of the other prayer comes. So he who did like it (omitted prayer in sleep or due to other unavoidable circumstances) should say prayer when he becomes aware of it and on the next day he should observe it at its prescribed time. He (the Holy Prophet) said: What do you think the people would have done (at this hour)? They would have in the morning found their Apostle missing from amongst them and then Abu Bakr and Umar would have told them that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) must be behind you, he cannot leave you behind (him), but the people said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) is ahead of you. So if you had obeyed Abu Bakr and Umar, you would have gone on the right path. So we proceeded on till we came up to the people (from whom we had lagged behind) and the day had considerably risen and everything became hot, and they (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) said: Messenger of Allah, we are dying of thirst. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) remarked: There is no destruction for you. And again said: Bring that small cup of mine and he then asked for the jug of water to be brought to him. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) began to pour water (in that small cup) and Abu Qatida gave them to drink. And when the people saw that there was (a little) water in the jug, they fell upon it. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Behave well; the water (is enough) to satiate all of you. Then they (the Companions) began to receive (their share of) water with calmness (without showing any anxiety) and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) began to fill (the cap), and I began to serve them till no one was left except me and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). He then filled (the cup) with water and said to me: Drink it. I said: Messenger of Allah, I would not drink till you drink. Upon this he said: The server of the people Is the last among them to drink. So I drank and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) also drank and the people came to the place of water quite happy and satiated. Abdullah b. Rabah said: I am going to narrate this hadith in the great mosque, when Imran b. Husain said: See, O young man, how will you narrate for I was also one of the riders on that night? I said: So you must be knowing this hadith well. He said: Who are you? I said: I am one of the Ansar. Upon this he said: You narrate, for you know your hadith better. I, therefore, narrated it to the people. Imran said: I was also present that night, but I know not anyone else who learnt it so well as you have learnt.<D>Jafar b Muhammad reported on the authority of his father:We went to Jabir b. Abdullah and he began inquiring about the people (who had gone to see him) till it was my turn. I said: I am Muhammad b. Ali b. Husain. He placed his hand upon my head and opened my upper button and then the lower one and then placed his palm on my chest (in order to bless me), and I was, during those days, a young boy, and he said: You are welcome, my nephew. Ask whatever you want to ask. And I asked him but as he was blind (he could not respond to me immediately), and the time for prayer came. He stood up covering himself in his mantle. And whenever he placed its ends upon his shoulders they slipped down on account of being short (in size). Another mantle was, however, lying on the clothes rack near by. And he led us in the prayer. I said to him: Tell me about the Hajj of Allahs Messenger (May peace be upon him). And he pointed with his hand nine, and then stated: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stayed in (Medina) for nine years but did not perform Hajj, then he made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to perform the Hajj. A large number of persons came to Medina and all of them were anxious to follow the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) and do according to his doing. We set out with him till we reached Dhul-Hulaifa. Asma daughter of Umais gave birth to Muhammad b. Abu Bakr. She sent message to the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) asking him: What should 1 do? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Take a bath, bandage your private parts and put on Ihram. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) then prayed in the mosque and then mounted al-Qaswa (his she-camel) and it stood erect with him on its back at al-Baida. And I saw as far as I could see in front of me but riders and pedestrians, and also on my right and on my left and behind me like this. And the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was prominent among us and the (revelation) of the Holy Quran was descending upon him. And it is he who knows (its true) significance. And whatever he did, we also did that. He pronounced the Oneness of Allah (saying):" Labbaik,0 Allah, Labbaik, Labbaik. Thou hast no partner, praise and grace is Thine and the Sovereignty too; Thou hast no partner." And the people also pronounced this Talbiya which they pronounce (today). The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) did not reject anything out of it. But the Messenger of Allah (May peace. be upon him) adhered to his own Talbiya. Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) said: We did not have any other intention but that of Hajj only, being unaware of the Umra (at that season), but when we came with him to the House, he touched the pillar and (made seven circuits) running three of them and walking four. And then going to the Station of Ibrahim, he recited:" And adopt the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer." And this Station was between him and the House. My father said (and I do not know whether he had made a mention of it but that was from Allahs Apostle [May peace be upon him] that he recited in two rakahs:" say: He is Allah One," and say:" Say: 0 unbelievers." He then returned to the pillar (Hajar Aswad) and kissed it. He then went out of the gate to al-Safa and as he reached near it he recited:" Al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the signs appointed by Allah," (adding: ) I begin with what Allah (has commanded me) to begin. He first mounted al-Safa till he saw the House, and facing Qibla he declared the Oneness of Allah and glorified Him, and said:" There is no god but Allah, One, there is no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty. to Him praise is due. and He is Powerful over everything. There is no god but Allah alone, Who fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates alone." He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards al-Marwa, and when his feet came down in the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached al-Marwa. There he did as he had done at al-Safa. And when it was his last running at al-Marwa he said: If I had known beforehand what I have come to know afterwards, I would not have brought sacrificial animals and would have performed an Umra. So, he who among you has not the sacrificial animals with him should put off Ihram and treat it as an Umra. Suraqa b. Malik b. Jusham got up and said: Messenger of Allah, does it apply to the present year, or does it apply forever? Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) intertwined the fingers (of one hand) into another and said twice: The Umra has become incorporated in the Hajj (adding):" No, but for ever and ever." All came from the Yemen with the sacrificial animals for the Prophet (May peace be upon him) and found Fatimah (Allah be pleased with her) to be one among those who had put off Ihram and had put on dyed clothes and had applied antimony. He (HadratAli) showed disapproval to it, whereupon she said: My father has commanded me to do this. He (the narrator) said that Ali used to say in Iraq: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) showing annoyance at Fatimah for what she had done, and asked the (verdict) of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) regarding what she had narrated from him, and told him that I was angry with her, whereupon he said: She has told the truth, she has told the truth. (The Holy Prophet then asked Ali): What did you say when you undertook to go for Hajj? I (Ali) said: 0 Allah, I am putting on Ihram for the same purpose as Thy Messenger has put it on. He said: I have with me sacrificial animals, so do not put off the Ihram. He (Jabir) said: The total number of those sacrificial animals brought by Ali from the Yemen and of those brought by the Apostle (may peace be upon him) was one hundred. Then all the people except the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and those who had with them sacrificial animals, put off Ihram, and got their hair clipped; when it was the day of Tarwiya (8th of Dhul-Hijja) they went to Mina and put on the Ihram for Hajj and the Messenger of Ailah (may peace be upon him) rode and led the noon, afternoon, sunset Isha and dawn prayers. He then waited a little till the sun rose, and commanded that a tent of hair should be pitched at Namira. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then set out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at al-Mashar al-Haram (the sacred site) as the Quraish used to do in the pre-Islamic period. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), however, passed on till he came to Arafa and he found that the tent had been pitched for him at Namira. There he got down till the sun had passed the meridian; he commanded that al-Qaswa should be brought and saddled for him. Then he came to the bottom of the valley, and addressed the people saying: Verily your blood, your property are as sacred and inviolable as the sacredness of this day of yours, in this month of yours, in this town of yours. Behold! Everything pertaining to the Days of Ignorance is under my feet completely abolished. Abolished are also the blood-revenges of the Days of Ignorance. The first claim of ours on blood-revenge which I abolish is that of the son of Rabia b. al-Harith, who was nursed among the tribe of Sad and killed by Hudhail. And the usury of she pre-Islamic period is abolished, and the first of our usury I abolish is that of Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib, for it is all abolished. Fear Allah concerning women! Verily you have taken them on the security of Allah, and intercourse with them has been made lawful unto you by words of Allah. You too have right over them, and that they should not allow anyone to sit on your bed whom you do not like. But if they do that, you can chastise them but not severely. Their rights upon you are that you should provide them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you the Book of Allah, and if you hold fast to it, you would never go astray. And you would be asked about me (on the Day of Resurrection), (now tell me) what would you say? They (the audience) said: We will bear witness that you have conveyed (the message), discharged (the ministry of Prophethood) and given wise (sincere) counsel. He (the narrator) said: He (the Holy Prophet) then raised his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people (said):" O Allah, be witness. 0 Allah, be witness," saying it thrice. (Bilal then) pronounced Adhan and later on Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the noon prayer. He (Bilal) then uttered Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the afternoon prayer and he observed no other prayer in between the two. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then mounted his camel and came to the place of stay, making his she-camel al-Qaswa, turn towards the side where there we are rocks, having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him, and faced the Qibla. He kept standing there till the sun set, and the yellow light had somewhat gone, and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He made Usama sit behind him, and he pulled the nosestring of Qaswa so forcefully that its head touched the saddle (in order to keep her under perfect control), and he pointed out to the people with his right hand to be moderate (in speed), and whenever he happened to pass over an elevated tract of sand, he slightly loosened it (the nose-string of his camel) till she climbed up and this is how he reached al-Muzdalifa. There he led the evening and Isha prayers with one Adhan and two Iqamas and did not glorify (Allah) in between them (i. e. he did not observe supererogatory rakahs between Maghrib and Isha prayers). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then lay down till dawn and offered the dawn prayer with an Adhan and Iqama when the morning light was clear. He again mounted al-Qaswa, and when he came to al-Mashar al-Haram, he faced towards Qibla, supplicated Him, Glorified Him, and pronounced His Uniqueness (La ilaha illa Allah) and Oneness, and kept standing till the daylight was very clear. He then went quickly before the sun rose, and seated behind him was al-Fadl b. Abbas and he was a man having beautiful hair and fair complexion and handsome face. As the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) was moving on, there was also going a group of women (side by side with them). Al-Fadl began to look at them. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) placed his hand on the face of Fadl who then turned his face to the other side, and began to see, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) turned his hand to the other side and placed it on the face of al-Fadl. He again turned his face to the other side till he came to the bottom of Muhassir. 1680 He urged her (al-Qaswa) a little, and, following the middle road, which comes out at the greatest jamra, he came to the jamra which is near the tree. At this be threw seven small pebbles, saying Allah-o-Akbar while throwing every one of them in a manner in which the small pebbles are thrown (with the help of fingers) and this he did in the bottom of the valley. He then went to the place of sacrifice, and sacrificed sixty-three (camels) with his own hand. Then he gave the remaining number to All who sacrificed them, and he shared him in his sacrifice. He then commanded that a piece of flesh from each animal sacrificed should be put in a pot, and when it was cooked, both of them (the Holy Prophet and Hadrat All) took some meat out of it and drank its soup. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) again rode and came to the House, and offered the Zuhr prayer at Mecca. He came to the tribe of Abd al-Muttalib, who were supplying water at Zamzam, and said: Draw water. O Bani Abd al-Muttalib; were it not that people would usurp this right of supplying water from you, I would have drawn it along with you. So they handed him a basket and he drank from it.<D>Ibn Shihab reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made an expedition to Tabuk and he (the Holy Prophet) had in his mind (the idea of threatening the) Christians of Arabia in Syria and those of Rome. Ibn Shihab (further) reported that Abd al-Rahman b. Abdullah b. Kab informed him that Abdullah b. Kab who served as the guide of Kab b. Malik as he became blind that he heard Kab b. Malik narrate the story of his remaining behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from the Battle of Tabuk. Kab b. Malik said:I never remained behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as the Battle of Badr is concerned, nobody was blamed for remaining behind as Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and the Muslims (did not set out for attack but for waylaying) the caravan of the Quraish, but it was Allah Who made them confront their enemies without their intention (to do so). I had the honour to be with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the night of Aqaba when we pledged our allegiance to Islam and it was more dear to me than my participation in the Battle of Badr, although Badr was more popular amongst people as compared with that (Tabuk). And this is my story of remaining back from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the occasion of the Battle of Tabuk. Never did I possess means enough and (my circumstances) more favourable than at the occasion of this expedition. And, by Allah, I had never before this expedition simultaneously in my possession two rides. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out for this expedition in extremely hot season; the journey was long and the land (which he and his army had to cover) was waterless and he had to confront a large army, so he informed the Muslims about the actual situation (they had to face), so that they should adequately equip themselves for this expedition, and he also told them the destination where he intended to go. And the Muslims who accompanied Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) at that time were large in numbers but there was no proper record of them. Kab (further) said: Few were the persons who wanted to absent themselves, and were under the impression that they could easily conceal themselves (and thus remain undetected) until revelations from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious (descended in connection with them). And Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out on an expedition when the fruits were ripe and their shadows had been lengthened. I had weakness for them and it was during this season that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made preparations and the Muslims too along with them. I also set out in the morning so that I should make preparations along with them but I came back and did nothing and said to myself: I have means enough (to make preparations) as soon as I like. And I went on doing this (postponing my preparations) until people were about to depart and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out and the Muslims too along with him, but I made no preparations. I went early in the morning and came back, but I made no decision. I continued to do so until they (the Muslims) hastened and covered a good deal of distance. I also made up my mind to march on and to meet them. Would that I had done that but perhaps it was not destined for me. After the departure of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as I went out amongst people, I was shocked to find that I did not find anyone like me but people who were labelled as hypocrites or the people whom Allah granted exemption because of their incapacity and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) took no notice of me until he had reached Tabuk. (One day as he was sitting amongst the people in Tabuk) he said: What has happened to Kab b. Malik? A person from Banu Salama said: Allahs Messenger, the (beauty) of his cloak and his appreciation of his sides have allured him and he was thus detained. Muadh b. Jabal said: Woe be upon that what you contend. Allahs Messenger, by Allah, we know nothing about him but good. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), however, kept quiet. It was during that time that he (the Holy Prophet) saw a person (dressed in all white (garment) shattering the illusion of eye (mirage). Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: May he be Abu Khaithama and, lo, it was Abu Khaithama al-Ansari and he was that person who contributed a sa of dates and was scoffed at by the hypocrites. Kab b. Malik farther said: When this news reached me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was on his way back from Tabuk I was greatly perturbed. I thought of fabricating false stories and asked myself how I would save myself from his anger on the following day. In this connection, I sought the help of every prudent man from amongst the members of my family and when it was said to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to arrive, all the false ideas banished (from my mind) and I came to the conclusion that nothing could save me but the telling of truth, so I decided to speak the truth and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) arrived (in Medina). And it was his habit that as he came back from a journey he first went to the mosque and observed two Rakahs of nafl prayer (as a mark of gratitude) and then sat amongst people. And as he did that, those who had remained behind him began to put forward their excuses and take an oath before him and they were more than eighty persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) accepted their excuses on the very face of them and accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and left their secret (intentions) to Allah, until I presented myself to him. I greeted him and he smiled and there was a tinge of anger in that. He (the Holy Prophet) then said to me: Come forward. I went forward until I sat in front of him. He said to me: What kept you back? Could you not afford to go in for a ride? I said: Allahs Messenger, by Allah, if I were to sit in the presence of anybody else from amongst the worldly people I would have definitely saved myself from his anger on one pretext (or the other) and I have also the knack to fall into argumentation, but, by Allah, I am fully aware of the fact that if I were to put forward before you a false excuse to please you Allah would definitely provoke your wrath upon me, and if I speak the truth you may be annoyed with me, but I hope that Allah would make its end well and, by Allah, there is no valid excuse for me. By Allah, I never possessed so good means, and I never had such favourable conditions for me as I had when I stayed behind you (failed to join the expedition). Thereupon, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: This man told the truth, so get up until Allah gives a decision in your case. I stood up and some people of Banu Salama followed me in hot haste, and they said to me: By Allah, we do not know about you that you committed a sin prior to this. You, however, showed inability to put forward an excuse before Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as those who stayed behind him have put forward excuses. It would have been enough for the forgiveness of your sin that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) would have sought forgiveness for you. By Allah, they continued to incite me until I thought of going back to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and contradict myself. Then I said to them: Has anyone else also met the same fate? They said: Yes, two persons have met the same fate as has fallen to you and they have made the sane statement as you have made, and the same verdict has been delivered in their case as it has been delivered in your case. I said: Who are they? They said: Murara b. ar-Rabia Amiri and Hilal b. Umayya al-Waqafi. They made a mention of these two pious persons to me who had participated in the Battle of Badr and there was an example for me in them. I went away when they named these two persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the Nluslims to talk with three of us from amongst those (persons) who had stayed behind him. The people began to avoid us and their attitude towards us underwent a change and it seemed as if the whole atmosphere had turned (hostile) against us and it was in fact the same atmosphere ot which I was fully aware and in which I had lived (for a fairly long time). We spent fifty nights in this very state and my two friends confined themselves withen their houses and spent (most of the) time in weeping, but as I was young and strong amongst them I got (out of my house), participated in congregational prayers, moved about in the bazar; but none spoke to me. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as he sat amongst (people) after the prayer, greeted him and asked myself whether his lips stirred in response to my greetings (or not). Then I observed prayer beside him and looked at him with stealing glances and when I attended to my prayer, he looked at me and when I cast a glance at him he turned away his eyes from me. And when the harsh treatment of the Muslims towards me extended to a (considerable) length of time, I walked until I climbed upon the wall of the garden of Abu Qatada, and he was my cousin, and I had the greatest love for him. I greeted him but, by Allah, he did not respond to my greetings. I said to him: Abu Qatada, I adjure you by Allah, arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again repeated saying: I adjure you by Allah. arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again adjured him, whereupon he said: Allah and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) are best aware of it. My eyes began to shed tears and I came back climbing down from the wall and as I was walking in the bazar of Medina a Nabatean from amongst the Nabateans of Syria, who had come to sell foodgrains in Medina, asked people to direct him to Kab b. Malik. People gave him the indication by pointing towards me. He came to me and delivered to me a letter of the King of Ghassan and as I was a scribe I read that letter and it was written like this:" Coming to my point, it has been conveyed to us that your friend (the Holy Prophet) is subjecting you to cruelty and Allah has not created you for a place where you are to be degraded and where you cannot find your right place, so you come to us that we should accord you honour. As I read that letter I said: This is also a calamity, so I burnt it in the oven. When out of the fifty days, forty days had passed and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) received no revelation, there came the messenger of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) to me and said: Verily, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has commanded you to remain separate from your wife. I said: Should I divorce her or what (else) should I do? He said: No, but only remain separate from her and dont have sexual contact with her. The same message was sent to my companions. So I said to my wife: You better go to your parents and stay there with them until Allah gives the decision in my case. The wife of Hilal b. Umayya came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, Hilal b. Umayya is a senile person, he has no servant. Do you disapprove of my serving him? He said: No, but dont go near him. She said: By Allah, he has no such instinct in him. By Allah, he spends his time in weeping from that day to this day. Some of the members of my family said to me: Were you to seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) in regard to your wife as he has granted permission to the wife of Hilal b. Umayya to serve him. I said: I would not seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), for I cannot say what Allahs Apostle may say in response to seeking my permission. Moreover, I am a young man. It was in this state that I spent ten more nights and thus fifty nights had passed that (people) had observed boycott with us. It was on the morning of the fiftieth night that I observed my dawn prayer and was sitting on one of the roofs of our houses. And I was in fact sitting in that very state which Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has described about us in these words:" Life had become hard for myself and the earth had compressed despite its vastness," that I heard the noise of an announcer from the peak of the hill of Sal saying at the top of his voice: Kab b. Malik, there is glad tidings for you. I fell down in prostration and came to realise that there was (a message of) relief for me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had informed the people of the acceptance of our repentance by Allah as he offered the dawn prayer. So the people went on to give us glad tidings and some of them went to my friends in order to give them the glad tidings and a person galloped his horse and came from the tribe of Aslam and his horse reached me more quickly than his voice. And when he came to me whose sound I heard, he gave me the glad tidings. I took off my clothes and clothed him with them because of his bringing good news to me and, by Allah, I possessed nothing else (in the form of clothes) than these two on that occasion, and I asked one to lend me two clothes and dressed myself in them. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and on my way I met groups of people who greeted me because of (the acceptance of) repentance and they said: Here is a greeting for you for your repentance being accepted by Allah. (I moved on) until I came to the mosque and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had been sitting there amongst persons. So Talha b. Ubaidullah got up and rushed towards me and he shook hands with me and greeted me and, by Allah, no person stood up (to greet me) from amongst the emigrants except he. Kab said that he never forgot (this good gesture of) Talha. Kab further said: I greeted Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with Assalam-o-Alaikam and his face was glistening because of delight, and he said: Let there be glad tidings and blessings for you, the like of which (you have neither found nor you will find, as you find today) since your mother gave your birth. I said: Allahs Messenger. is this acceptance of repentance from you or from Allah? He said: No, (it is not from ma), it is from Allah, and it was common with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) that as he was happy his face brightened up and it looked like a part of the moon and it was from this that we recognised it (his delight). As I sat before him, I said: Allahs Messenger, am I allowed to give in charity my wealth for Allahs sake and for the sake of His Messenger (may peace be upon him)? Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Keep some property with you as it is better for you. I said: I shall keep with me that part (of my property) which fell to my lot (on the occasion of the expedition of) Khaibar. I said: Allahs Messenger, verily, Allah has granted me salvation because of truth and, therefore, (I think) that repentance implies that I should not speak anything but truth as long as I live. He said: By Allah, I do not know whether anyone amongst the Muslims was put to more severe trial than I by Allah because of telling the truth. And since I made a mention of this to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) up to this day I have not told any lie and, by Allah, I have decided not to tell a lie and I hope that Allah would save me (from trials) for the rest of my life and Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed these verses:" Certainly, Allah has turned in Mercy to the Prophet and the emigrants and the helpers who followed him in the hour of hardship after the hearts of a part of them were about to deviate; then He turned to them in mercy. Surely, to them He is Compassionate, Merciful and (He turned in Mercy) to the three who were left behind until the earth despite its vastness became strait for them and their souls were also straitened to them." And this revelation reached up to the (words):" O you who believe, develop God consciousness, and be with the truthful" (ix. 117-118). Kab said: By Allah, since Allah directed me to Islam there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who told lies, for in regard to those who told lies Allah used harshest words used for anyone as He descended revelation (and the words of Allah are):" They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them so that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. Surely, they are unclean and their resort is Hell, recompense for what they earned. They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them but if you are pleased with them, yet surely Allah is not pleased with the transgressing people" (ix. 95-96). Kab said that the matter of us three persons was deferred as compared with those who took an oath in the presence of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and he accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and Allah did not give any decision in regard to us. It was Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who gave decisions in our case, three who remained behind. (The words of the Quran)" the three who were left behind" do not mean that we remained back from Jihad but these imply that He kept our matter behind them who took oath and presented excuse before Him. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.<D>Say to them, O Muhammad, (Bethink you: If it is from Allah) if this Quran is from Allah (and ye reject it) saying that it is not from Allah, what will Allah do to you? (Who is further astray) from the Truth and guidance (than one who is at open feud) than one who is in opposition to the Truth and guidance; and it is also said that this means: than one who is in enmity with the Prophet (pbuh)? The reference here is to Abu Jahl.<D>(O ye who believe! Let not a folk deride a folk) this was revealed about Thabit Ibn Qays Ibn Shammas who mentioned a man of the Helpers with something bad; he mentioned the mans mother about whom he used to taunted in the pre-Islamic period, but Allah forbade him from saying ill things about fellow believers, saying: (O ye who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran; referring here specifically to Thabit! (Let not a folk deride a folk who may be better than they (are)) in the sight of Allah and also better in the share they have with Him, (nor let women (deride) women) this was revealed about two of the wives of the Prophet (pbuh) who derided Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet, and Allah forbade them from doing so (who may be better than they are) in the sight of Allah and also better in the share they have with Him; (neither defame one another) do not defame your believing brothers nor backbite against each other, (nor insult one another by nicknames) which were used in the pre-Islamic period. (Bad is the name of lewdness) it is bad to call your brother: O Jew, O Christian, O Magian (after faith) after having accepted faith and turned his back on all that. (And whoso turneth not in repentance) from calling his brothers with suchnames and nicknames after having accepted faith, (such are evil-doers) such are those who harm themselves with punishment. This was revealed about Abu Burdah Ibn Malik al-Ansari and Abdullah Ibn Hadrad al-Aslami who had a dispute and Allah forbade them from doing so.<D>When they said to the Prophet (pbuh) bring us a witness to testify that you are a prophet, Allah said: (Say) to them, O Muhammad: (What thing is of most weight) that is, fairer and most pleasing (in testimony?) If they answer, fine, if not (Say: Allah is witness between you and me) that I am His Messenger and this Quran is His speech. (And this Quran hath been inspired in me) and that Gabriel has brought down this Quran to me, (that I may warn therewith you) with the Quran (and whomsoever it may reach) I am a warner to him. (Do ye) O people of Mecca (in sooth bear witness that there are gods beside Allah) i.e. idols: you say that they are Allahs daughters? And if they bear witness, (Say: I bear no such witness) with you. (Say) O Muhammad: (He is only One God) the true God is only One God. (Lo! I am innocent of that which you associate (with Him)) of idols in worship.
I reviewed your questions and answers from which I found that we do not pray Salaat in the first 10 days of menses if we have more than 10 days of bleeding. My problem is that I have menstruation for 10 days, then I ghusul and then after a week, there was discharge with blood for more days. Now what should I do? Should I continue praying or does this second time count for another menses cycle not to pray Salaat? Between two menses, what is the minimum days between the first and second cycle when we can pray Salaat with or without bleeding? Do the days between menses begin as the first day of bleeding or at the end of the bleeding cycle? Sometimes I have 22 days between menses and lately I have had only 7 days and then more discharge bleeding. Jazakallah ? --T--? --T--	The minimum period between two menses is 15 days.Any discharge between the two menses will be regarded as Istihaadhah, which nullifies Wudhu only. In such a situation, wash, make Wudhu and perform Salaat	Anas bin Malik narrated that :Allahs Messenger said: "Whoever performs Salat for Allah for forty days in congregation, catching the first Takbir, two absolutions are written for him: absolution from the Fire, and absolution from the Fire, and absolution from hypocrisy."<D>Kathir bin Qarawanda said:"I asked Salim bin Abdullah about how his father prayed when traveling. We asked him: Did he combine any of his prayers when traveling? He said that Safiyyah bint Abi Ubaid was married to him, and she wrote to him, when he was at some farmland of his, saying: This is the last of my days in this world, and the first day of the Hereafter." [1] He rode quickly to go to her, and when the time for Zuhr came, the Muadhdhin said to him: "The prayer, O Abu Abdur-Rahman!" But he paid no attention to him until it was between the time for the two prayers, then he stopped and said: "Say the Iqamah and when I say the Taslim, say the Iqamah." Then he rode on again, and when the sun set the Muadhdhin said to him; "The prayer!" He said: "Do as you did for Zuhr and Asr." When the stars had appeared, he stopped and said to the Muadhdhin: "Say the Iqamah and when I say the Taslim, say the Iqamah." He prayed, then when he had finished he turned to us and said: "The Messenger of Allah () said: If any one of you has an urgent need that he fears he may miss, let him pray like this."[1] Meaning that she was dying.<D>Narrated Aishah:The Messenger of Allah () performed the obligatory circumambulation of the Kabah at the end of the day of sacrifice after he had offered the noon prayer. He hen returned to Mina and stayed there during the tashriq days and he threw pebbles at the jamrahs when the sun declined. He threw seven pebbles at each of the jamrahs, uttering the takbir (Allah is most great) at the time of the throwing the pebble. He stood at the first and the second jamrah, and prolonged his standing there, making supplications with humilation. He threw pebbles at the third jamrah but did not stand there.<D>(He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days) of the days of the beginning of the life of the world whereby one day is 1,000 years of the days we know, the first day being Sunday and the last Friday; (then He mounted the Throne) He established Himself on the Throne and it is said He filled it. Before He created the heavens and the earth, Allah was established on the Throne without any modality (bila-kayf). (He knoweth all that entereth the earth) of rain, treasures and dead created beings, (and all that emergeth therefrom) from the earth of dead created beings, vegetation, water and treasures (and all that cometh down from the sky) of provision, rain, angels and misfortunes (and all that ascendeth therein) of angels, the angels who record peoples actions and works; (and He is with you) and He is Aware of you (wheresoeverye may be) on land or at sea. (And Allah is Seer of what ye do) of good or evil. <D>(Then opened We the gates of heaven) for 40 days (with pouring water) with pouring rain. <D>(Then she brought him) i.e. Jesus (to her own folk, carrying him) when he was forty days old. (They said: O Mary! thou hast come with an amazing thing) you have come with an abominable act.
Assalam o Alaikum, So I have this practice to recite all 6 kalmay, 4 quls, Ayat ul Kursi, Surah Fateh, Darood Shareef and its been my habit for few years now. Alhamdullilah with a strong belief in AlMighty Allah and always found it working for me. Upon entering bus, I recite Surah Muzzammil as a habit. Just wanted to check with you if it is alright and if you want to suggest anything more into this. I want Allah SubhanWaTAllah to be happy with me, my family and my elders (living and dead), please guide. JazakaAllah.? --T--? --T--	We commend you on your goal to attain the pleasure of Allah Tala. Continue your azkaar and adopt the following points and InshaAllah you will become the beloved of Allah Tala, 1. Inculcate taqwa in your life, 2. Carry out all the faraidh(compulsory) and waajibat (necessary) and abstain from all haram(prohibited) and makruuh tahreemi (prohibitively detested) acts. 2. Adopt good company, 3. Be steadfast with dhikr and the recitation of the Holy Quraan 4. Purifying the nafs(tazkiya). Tazkiya refers to cleansing oneself from all evils, from wrong beliefs to immoral practices and spiritual maladies, like pride, jealously, anger etc. One cannot attain the closeness of Allah Taala with a spiritually ill heart. An important point to consider is that a spiritual guide is needed to aid a person in acquiring the friendship the of Allah Tala. A spiritual guide should have the following qualities, a.) He strictly adheres to the Sunnah. b.) He stays away from bidah (innovations). c.) Has been given permission by his own Shaykh to accept murids (students in the path of Tassawuf) We also advise you to read the following beneficial book: What is the reality of Bayah and Spiritual Reformation? http://daruliftaa.net/index	Anas said:One of the Ansar used to lead the Ansar in Salat in the Quba mosque and it was his habit to recite Qul Huwal-lahu Ahad whenever he wanted to recite something in Salat. When he finished that Surah, he would recite another one with it. He followed the same procedure in each Raka. His companions discussed this with him and said, "You recite this Surah and do not consider it sufficient and then you recite another. So would you recite it alone or leave it and recite some other." He said, "I will never leave it and if you want me to be your Imam on this condition then it is all right ; otherwise I will leave you." They knew that he was the best amongst them and they did not like someone else to lead them in Salat. When the Prophet () went to them as usual, they informed him about it. The Prophet () addressed him and said, "O so-and-so, what forbids you from doing what your companions ask you to do ? Why do you read this Surah particularly in every Raka ?" He repiled, "I love this Surah." The Prophet () said, "Your love for this Surah will make you enter Paradise."<D>Anas reported:The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) would listen to the crying of a lad in the company of his mother, in prayer, and he would recite a short surah or a small surah.<D>Narrated Aisha, Ummul Muminin:Zurarah ibn Awfa said that Aisha was asked about the midnight prayer of the Messenger of Allah (). She said: He used to offer his night prayer in congregation and then return to his family (in his house) and pray four rakahs. Then he would go to his bed and sleep, but the water for his ablution was placed covered near his head and his tooth-stick was also kept there until Allah awakened him at night. He then used the tooth-stick, performed ablution perfectly then came to the place of prayer and would pray eight rakahs, in which he would recite Surah al-Fatihah, and a surah from the Quran as Allah willed. He would not sit during any of them but sit after the eighth rakah, and would not utter the salutation, but recite (the Quran) during the ninth rakah. Then he would sit and supplicate as long as Allah willed, and beg Him and devote his attention to Him; He would utter the salutation once in such a loud voice that the inmates of the house were almost awakened by his loud salutation. He would then recite Surah al-Fatihah while sitting, bow while sitting, and then recite the Quran during the second rakah, and would bow and prostrate while sitting. He would supplicate Allah as long as He willed, then utter the salutation and turn away. This amount of prayer of the Messenger of Allah () continued till he put a weight. During that period he retrenched two rakahs from nine and began to pray six and seven rakahs standing and two rakahs sitting. This continued till he died.<D>(They consult thee concerning women) they ask you about the inheritance of women; the one who asked him was Uyaynah. (Say: Allah giveth to you decree) expounds to you the legal ruling (concerning them) concerning their inheritance, (and the Scripture) at the beginning of this surah (which hath been recited unto you (giveth decree), concerning female orphans) the daughters of Umm Kuhhah (unto whom ye give not that which is ordained for them) that which is prescribed for them of inheritance; Allah has already explained this at the beginning of the surah (though you desire to marry them) you refrain from marrying them because they are not attractive, so now give them their wealth so that you may desire to marry them for that which they have, (and (concerning) the weak among children) and He expounds to you the inheritance of children, (and that ye should deal justly with orphans) He explains to you that you should protect justly and fairly the wealth of orphans. (Whatever good ye do) by being kind to them, (lo! Allah is ever Aware of it) as well as of your intentions.<D>(Save those who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran (and do good works) and do acts of obedience privately between them and their Lord, (and exhort one another to truth) to belief in Allahs divine Oneness; and it is said to the Quran (and exhort one another to endurance) in performing theobligations imposed by Allah and in avoiding transgressions and also in enduring misfortunes and calamities,because the believers are unlike the disbelievers.And of the surah in which the Traducers are mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 9 verses, 84 words and 161 letters:Surah 104: The Traducers (al-Humazah)And of the surah in which the Traducers are mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 9 verses, 84 words and 161 letters:<D>Allah then commanded him to fight, saying: (And say) O Muhammad: (Praise be to Allah) gratitude and divine Oneness are Allahs (who will show you His portents) the signs of His divine Oneness and power by inflicting torment upon you on the Day of Badr (so that ye shall know them) so that you shall know that what Muhammad (pbuh) tells you is true. (And your Lord is not unaware) oblivious (of what ye do) in your state of disbelief and idolatry. The reference here is to the disbelievers of Quraysh. This can also be considered a threat from Allah to them because of their disbelief and idolatry; it is also said that this means:Allah will not forgo the torment you deserve for your acts of plotting, treachery and corruption.And of the surah in which the stories are mentioned, which is all Meccan-except for Allahs saying: (Lo! He Who hath given thee the Quran for a law will surely bring you again to the place of return. Say: My Lord is best aware of he who bringeth guidance and him who is in error manifest) which was revealed in al-Juhfah, between Mecca and Medina-and consists of 88 verses, 441 words and 5,800 letters:Surah 28: The Story (al?Qasas)And of the surah in which the stories are mentioned, which is all Meccanexcept for Allahs saying: (Lo! He Who hath given thee the Quran for a law will surely bring you again to the place of return. Say: My Lord is best aware of he who bringeth guidance and him who is in error manifest) which was revealed in al?Juhfah, between Mecca and Medina and consists of 88 verses, 441 words and 5,800 letters:
assalaamualaykum respected mufti saheb the building next to a muslims house has been sold to christians, they want to open a church there and by law they require a signature from the muslim, is it permissible for the muslim to sign for the opening of the church? jazaakallah? --T--? --T--	If the neighbour is required by law or compelled to sign a no objection document for opening a church, he will be excused for doing so	Narrated Abu Qatada:When it was the day of (the battle of) Hunain, I saw a Muslim man fighting with one of the pagans and another pagan was hiding himself behind the Muslim in order to kill him. So I hurried towards the pagan who was hiding behind the Muslim to kill him, and he raised his hand to hit me but I hit his hand and cut it off. That man got hold of me and pressed me so hard that I was afraid (that I would die), then he knelt down and his grip became loose and I pushed him and killed him. The Muslims (excepting the Prophet and some of his companions) started fleeing and I too, fled with them. Suddenly I met `Umar bin Al-Khattab amongst the people and I asked him, "What is wrong with the people?" He said, "It is the order of Allah" Then the people returned to Allahs Apostle (after defeating the enemy). Allahs Apostle said, "Whoever produces a proof that he has killed an infidel, will have the spoils of the killed man." So I got up to look for an evidence to prove that I had killed an infidel, but I could not find anyone to bear witness for me, so I sat down. Then it came to my mind (that I should speak of it) and I mentioned the case to Allahs Apostle. A man from the persons who were sitting with him (i.e. the Prophet), said, "The arms of the deceased one whom he ( i.e. Abu Qatada) has mentioned, are with me, so please compensate him for it (i.e. the spoils)," Abu Bakr said, "No, Allahs Apostle will not give it (i.e. the spoils) to a weak humble person from Quraish and leave one of Allahs Lions who fights on behalf of Allah and His Apostle." Allahs Apostle then got up and gave that (spoils) to me, and I bought with it, a garden which was the first property I got after embracing Islam.<D>Aishah narrated that:The Prophet said: "No one among the Muslim dies, and Salat is performed for him by a community of Muslims reaching one hundred, and they intercede (supplicate) for him, except that their intercession for him is accepted." In his narration, Ali bin Hujr said: "One hundred or more than that."<D>Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr:The Prophet said, "A Muslim is the one who avoids harming Muslims with his tongue or his hands. And a Muhajir (an emigrant) is the one who gives up (abandons) all what Allah has forbidden."<D>And feed with food the needy wretch, the orphan) among the Muslims (and the prisoner) and the Muslim prisoner in the captivity of the idolaters; and it is also said: any kind of prisoner, (for love of Him) despite their desire for food and its scarcity,<D>(Say) O Muhammad: (I am commanded only to serve) to confess the divine Oneness of (the Lord of this land) i.e. Mecca (which He hath hallowed) which He made Sacred, (and unto Whom all things) among created beings (belong. And I am commanded to be of those who surrender (unto Him)) with the Muslims in their religion,<D>(And those who accuse honourable women) of committing adultery (but bring not four witnesses) four upright, Muslim persons, (scourge them (with)) flog them (eighty stripes) for their slander (and never (afterward) accept their testimony. They indeed are evil-doers) they are sinners because of their slander.
is it permissible to pray behind barelvi and ihlehadith ? --T--? --T--	1. In order for us to issue a ruling, kindly explain to us the Aqaaid (beliefs) of the Barelwi Imaam.2. If the Aqaaid (beliefs) of the Imaam are in conformity to the Aqaaid of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama, but he does not make Taqleed of any one of the four Fuqahaa ? Imaam Maaliki, Imaam Shaaf?ee, Imaam Ahmad and Imaam Maaliki, then the Imaam has erred but Salaat behind him will be valid	Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:The Prophet () said: Do not pray behind a sleeping or a talking person.<D>Al-Rabi’ b. Khalid al-Dabbi said:I heard al-Hajjaj say in his address: Is the messenger of one of you sent for some need is more respectable with him or his successor among his people? I thought in my mind: I make a vow for Allah that I shall never pray behind you. If I find people who fight against you, I shall fight against you along with them. Ishaq added in his version: He fought in the battle of al-Jamajim until he was killed.<D>It was narrated from Ibn Shihab rom Urwah bin Az-Zubair, that Aishah said:"The sun was eclipsed during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (). He stood and said the takbir, and the people formed rows behind him. The Messenger of Allah () recited for a long time, then he said the takbir and bowed for a long time, then he raised his head and said: Sami Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa lakal-hamd. Then he stood and recited for a long time, but it was a shorter recitation than the first recitation, then he said the takbir and bowed but it was shorter than the first bowing. Then he said: Sami Allahu liman hamidah, then he prostrated. In this manner, he bowed four times, and the eclipse ended before he had finished. Then he stood and addressed the people. He praised and glorified Allah (SWT), the Mighty and Sublime, as He deserves, then he said: The sun and moon are two of the signs of Allah (SWT), Most High. They do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. If you see that (eclipsed) then pray until it ends. And the Messenger of Allah () said: While I was standing just now I saw everything you have been promised. When you saw me moving forward, I wanted to take a cluster of fruit from Paradise. And I saw Hell; parts of it were consuming other parts when you saw me step backward. And I saw therein Ibn Luhayy, who was the first one to establish the Saibah."<D>(It is not for the townsfolk of al-Medina) it is not permissible for the folk of Medina (and for those around them of the wandering Arabs) from Muzaynah, Juhaynah and Aslam (to stay behind the Messenger of Allah) when there is a military expedition (and prefer their lives to his life) and it is not permissible that theyshould feel more compassionate towards themselves than they are towards the Prophet; it is also said that this means: they should not refrain from accompanying the Prophet (pbuh) in jihad. (That) accompaniment (is because neither thirst) when going or returning (nor toil nor hunger afflicteth them in the way of Allah) in jihad, (nor step they any step) nor do they go past any territory they conquer (that angereth the disbelievers, nor gain they from the enemy a gain) by killing or defeating them, (but a good deed is recorded for them therefore) the reward of a good deed is recorded for them in jihad. (Allah loseth not) thwarts not (the wages of the good) the reward of the believers in jihad.<D>(It is not for the Prophet) it is not permissible for Muhammad (pbuh) (and those who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran, (to pray for the forgiveness of idolaters even though they may be near of kin (to them) after it hath become clear that they are people of hellfire) i.e. that they have died in a state of disbelief.<D>(And it was not (vouchsafed)) it was not permissible (to any mortal that Allah should speak to him) directly without a veil (unless (it be) by revelation) in dream (or from behind a veil) as when He spoke with Moses (pbuh) (or (that) He sendeth a messenger) i.e. Gabriel, such as when He sent him to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) (to reveal what He will) of commands and prohibitions (by His leave) by His command. (Lo! He is Exalted) more exalted than all created beings, (Wise) in His command and decree.
Does touching women breaks wudu unless its a sexual touch? Need an answer in reference to quran and hadiths? --T--? --T--	According to the Hanafi school of thought, if a male touches a woman in the state of wudhu, that does not invalidate the wudhu.[1] However, it is prohibited for a male to touch a ghair-mahram woman. Ghair-mahram refers to a person with whom marriage is permissible	Narrated Abdullah bin Abi Qais [A man from Al-Basrah]:"I asked Aishah about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (), how would he perform Witr, was it during the first part of the night or the end of it? She said: All of that. Sometimes he would perform Witr during the first part of the night, and sometimes he would perform Witr during the end of it. So I said: All praise is due to Allah who made the matter accommodating. I said: How was his recitation, was he quiet with recitations or loud? She said: He would do all of that. Sometimes he would recite quietly and sometimes aloud. I said: All praise is due to Allah who made the matter accommodating. He said: I said: How would he deal with sexual impurity? Would he perform Ghusl prior to sleeping or would he sleep prior to Ghusl? She said: He would do all of that. Sometimes he would perform Ghusl then sleep, and sometimes he would perform Wudu and then sleep. I said: Allah praise is due to Allah who made the matter accommodating."<D>It was narrated that Abdullah said:"Whoever would like to meet Allah tomorrow as a Muslim, let him regularly attend these five (daily) prayers whenever the call for them is given (that in the mosques), for Allah prescribed forHis Prophet the ways of guidance, and they (the prayers) are part of those ways of guidance. I do not think that there is anyone among you who does not have a place where he prays in his house. But if you were to pray in your houses and forsake the Masjids, you would be forsaking the Sunnah of your Prophet, and if you were to forsake the Sunnah of yourProphet you would go astray. There is no Muslim slave who performs Wudu and does it well, then walks to the prayer, but Allah will record one Hasanah (gooddeed) for each step he takes, or raise him one level by it or erase one sin from him. I remember how we used to take short steps, and I remember (a time) when no one stayed behind from the prayer excepta hypocrite whose hypocrisy was well known. And I have seen a man coming Supported by two others until he would be made to stand in the row."<D>Narrated `Abbas bin Tamim:that his uncle said: "The Prophet was asked: If a person feels something during his prayer; should one interrupt his prayer?" The Prophet said: No! You should not give it up unless you hear a sound or smell something." Narrated Ibn Abi Hafsa: Az-Zuhri said, "There is no need of repeating ablution unless you detect a smell or hear a sound."<D>And from his narration on the authority of Ibn Abbas that he said in the interpretation of Allahs saying (O Prophet!): (O Prophet!) And this includes his community. (When ye (men) put away women) He says: tell your people, when you want to divorce women, (put them away for their (legal) period) divorce them when they become pure from their menses and they have not had sexual intercourse with them (and reckon the period) reckon their periods of purity following three periods of menstruation which are followed by major ritual ablution which, for this denotes the end of the waiting period (and keep your duty to Allah) and fear Allah, (your Lord) and do not divorce them when they are not ritually pure, as this goes against the prophetic practice. (Expel them not from their houses) where the divorce has taken place until the waiting period is over (nor let them go forth) until the elapse of the waiting period (unless they commit open immorality) unless they commit an evident sin, i.e. going out during the waiting period without her husbands permission. Thus, expelling them from their homes during the waiting period is a sin and their going out in their waiting period is also a sin; it is also said that (unless they commit open immorality) means: unless they commit an act of adultery witnessed by four people, in which case they should be stoned. (Such are the limits (imposed by) Allah) these are the legal rulings and obligations of Allah about women regarding expenditure and lodgement; (and whoso transgresseth Allahs limits) and whoever transgresses Allahs legal rulings and obligations and that which He has commanded regarding expenditure and lodgement, (he verily wrongeth his soul) he harms his own person. (Thou knowest not) i.e. thehusband does not know: (it may be that Allah will afterward) after the first pronouncement of divorce andbefore the end of the waiting period (bring some new thing to pass) i.e. love between the husband and wife and return to each other.<D>(Of them) of the hypocrites (is he who saith) the reference here is to Jadd Ibn Qays: (Grant me leave) to stay at home (and tempt me not) by the women of Historic Syria. (Surely it is into temptation) idolatry and hypocrisy (that they (thus) have fallen. Lo! Hell is all around) will be all around (the disbelievers) on the Day of Judgement.<D>(As for women past child-bearing, who have no hope of marriage) and do not need to get married, (it is no sin for them) for such women (if they discard their (outer) clothing) in front of strange people (in such away as not to show adornment) without adorning themselves or showing their adornment to strangers. (Butto refrain) to keep their outer garment on (is better for them) than discarding it. (Allah is Hearer) He hears what they say, (Knower) He knows their deeds.
Salam, so I am a child of 13 years old and am in serious doubt. When I make wudhu I waste water, as I am unsure as to whether or not I have done it correctly. This makes my wudhu take 5-10 minutes longer. Also, I am unsure as to whether or not my Salam has been accepted. In return, I end up praying that Salah twice, and make qadha for only the fardh 6 namaz later. e.g. I make qadha for fajr at Zuhr time. Is this correct? I am so lost and I am not sure what to do. I try to stop but the thought of my wudhu and namaz not being accepted overtakes me and I end up giving in and I pray my salah twice, and make qadha the next day. I have been told I will get sin but just cannot part from how I do my wudhu and salah. Please answer me and Jazakallah.? --T--? --T--	Your zeal to practice upon Deen is commendable. Your question has been recently answered via the Darul Iftaa email. The answer is reproduced below. Kindly note that if you submit your query through one of our platforms, there is no need to submit it through another. We are glad to be of service to you. The simple solution is to follow the correct procedure for performing Wudhu and perform your Salah. Do not entertain doubts thereafter. Regard your Wudhu and Salah to be valid	It was narrated from Sad who said:"The Messenger of Allah () passed by m when I was supplicating with my fingers and he said: Make it one, make it one and pointed with his forefinger."<D>It was narrated from Umm Fadl that the Prophet of Allah was asked about breast-feeding and said:"Suckling (Al-Imlajah) once or twice does not make (marriage) prohibited." And (one of the narrators) Qatadah said (in his narration): "Suckling (Al-Massah) once or twice does not make (marriage) prohibited."<D>This tradition has also been transmitted by Zaid b. Thabit through a different chain of narrators to the same effect.Abu Dawud said:Zaid was imam (in a prayer) and he did not make prostration.<D> (Thus do We make it) the denial (traverse the hearts of the guilty) the idolaters: Abu Jahl and his host.<D>(Or have We revealed unto them) to the people of Mecca (any warrant) a book containing a pretext and proof from heaven (which speaketh of) and testifies about (that which they associate with Him) they make equal with Allah?<D>(And ease my task for me) make it easy for me to convey the message to Pharaoh;
salaams i would like to know can a person join the asr and maghreb prayers together if he missed his as prayer. ( as in when maghreb time is in pray asr first then maghreb)? --T--? --T--	It is a major sin to intentionally miss out any prayer. If one missed a prayer due to a valid reason, he should pray it as soon as possible. [[i]] If a person is a sahib e tarteeb, that is he did not miss any prayer in his lifetime or if he did, he has made up for them, and now he has missed his Asar prayer, then he has to perform his Asar prayer before his maghrib prayer. If he performed the Maghrib prayer before the Asar prayer , it will be invalid. If one is not a sahib tarteeb, then too it is advisable to follow the sequence in making up the missed prayers. The adherence to sequence is not necessary if i) one forgot to perform the missed prayer. ii) or one missed 6 prayers or more, then he does not have to follow the sequence iii) or by engaging in the missed Asar prayer, one might miss out praying maghrib in its time	Narrated Tawus:Ibn Umar was asked about praying two rakahs before the Maghrib prayer. He replied: I did not see anyone praying them during the time of the Messenger of Allah (). He (Ibn Umar) permitted to pray two rakahs after the Asr prayer.Abu Dawud said: I heard Yahya b. Main say: The correct name of the narrator Abu Shuaib is the Shuaib. Shubah made a mistake in narrating his name.<D>Narrated Abu Sa’id Al Khudri :The Messenger of Allah () forbade fasting on two days, al-Fitr (breaking the fast of Ramadan) and al-Adha (the day of sacrifice), and wearing a tight single garment the raising of which discloses private parts, and sitting with ones legs drawn up and wrapped in ones garment, and forbade praying at two hours, after the Fajr prayer and after the Asr prayer.<D>Jabir b. Samura reported:The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to observe prayers like your prayers, but he would delay the prayer after nightfall to a little after the time you observed it, and he would shorten the prayer.<D>(Save worshippers) those who pray the five daily prayers for they are not like this. <D>(Thus) i.e. just as we have honoured you with the Religion of Abraham (Islam) and his direction of prayer (We have appointed you a middle nation) a middlemost community, (that you be witnesses) for the prophets (over mankind, and that the Messenger) Muhammad (pbuh) (may be a witness over you) that you are upright and follow the straight path. (And We appointed) changed (the Qiblah which ye formerly observed) prayed towards for a period of 19 months (only that We might know) see and distinguish (him who followeth the Messenger) concerning the Qiblah, (from him who turneth) reverts (on his heels) to his former religion and direction of prayer. (In truth it) the changing of the Qiblah (was a hard (test) save for those whom Allah guided) whose hearts Allah had protected. (But it was not Allahs purpose that your faith should be in vain) that He thwarts your faith as it was prior to the abrogation of legal rulings; and it is also said that this means: it is not Allahs purpose to thwart your faith but rather His purpose is to abrogate the legal rulings which conduct your faith; and it is also said that this means: Allah did not thwart your prayers towards Jerusalem but He has abrogated the ruling which required you to pray towards Jerusalem, (forAllah is full of pity, Merciful) in that He does not thwart your faith as it was before the abrogation of legalrulings (towards mankind) towards the believers. <D>(Only those believe in Our revelations) in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran (who, when they are reminded of them) invited through them to perform the five daily prayers with the call to prayer and the call announcing the start of the prayer, (fall down prostrate) they come in all humility (and hymn the praise of their Lord) and pray by the command of their Lord, (and they are not scornful) they are not too proud to believe in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran or too proud to pray in congregation. This verse was revealed about the hypocrites who were sluggish in their coming to the congregational prayer.
could you answer the following, 1.Is there a Hadith telling us to pray at the nearest mosque to our house? 2.What is the Challenge of the Quran,some believe it regarding to 1 Surah and others believe this to be regarding 1 Ayat? 3.In Salaat when going down to perform Sajda should hands be placed on the knees? 4.How and when should itr(perfume) be applied(ie after Wudhu,and on the right hand) 5.I suffer from doubt(during and after Wudhu) how can this be fought? 6.If you dont recite Bismillah before Wudhu is Wudhu valid? ? --T--? --T--	1. It is the right of the Musjid nearest to that you perform Salaat therein. (Aap ke Masaail vol.2 pg.138)2. Initially, the challenge of the Qur?aan was for the disbelievers to bring forth 10 Surahs of the Qur?aan, but later to prove their helplessness, Allah challenged them to bring 1 Surah. (Ma?ariful Qur?aan vol.4 pg.601)3. No, the hands must not be placed on the knees. (Ahsanul Fataawa vol.4 pg.50)4. It is reported in a Hadith that in any good action Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to begin from the right. Therefore, you should apply Itr on the right hand. It is not necessary to apply Itr after Wudhu. It may be applied at any time.5. In order to overcome doubt you should continue making the Wudhu.6. It is Mustahabb (preferable) to recite Bismillah in Wudhu. Therefore, if Bismillah is not read, it is not necessary to repeat the Wudhu	Jafar b Muhammad reported on the authority of his father:We went to Jabir b. Abdullah and he began inquiring about the people (who had gone to see him) till it was my turn. I said: I am Muhammad b. Ali b. Husain. He placed his hand upon my head and opened my upper button and then the lower one and then placed his palm on my chest (in order to bless me), and I was, during those days, a young boy, and he said: You are welcome, my nephew. Ask whatever you want to ask. And I asked him but as he was blind (he could not respond to me immediately), and the time for prayer came. He stood up covering himself in his mantle. And whenever he placed its ends upon his shoulders they slipped down on account of being short (in size). Another mantle was, however, lying on the clothes rack near by. And he led us in the prayer. I said to him: Tell me about the Hajj of Allahs Messenger (May peace be upon him). And he pointed with his hand nine, and then stated: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stayed in (Medina) for nine years but did not perform Hajj, then he made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to perform the Hajj. A large number of persons came to Medina and all of them were anxious to follow the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) and do according to his doing. We set out with him till we reached Dhul-Hulaifa. Asma daughter of Umais gave birth to Muhammad b. Abu Bakr. She sent message to the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) asking him: What should 1 do? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Take a bath, bandage your private parts and put on Ihram. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) then prayed in the mosque and then mounted al-Qaswa (his she-camel) and it stood erect with him on its back at al-Baida. And I saw as far as I could see in front of me but riders and pedestrians, and also on my right and on my left and behind me like this. And the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was prominent among us and the (revelation) of the Holy Quran was descending upon him. And it is he who knows (its true) significance. And whatever he did, we also did that. He pronounced the Oneness of Allah (saying):" Labbaik,0 Allah, Labbaik, Labbaik. Thou hast no partner, praise and grace is Thine and the Sovereignty too; Thou hast no partner." And the people also pronounced this Talbiya which they pronounce (today). The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) did not reject anything out of it. But the Messenger of Allah (May peace. be upon him) adhered to his own Talbiya. Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) said: We did not have any other intention but that of Hajj only, being unaware of the Umra (at that season), but when we came with him to the House, he touched the pillar and (made seven circuits) running three of them and walking four. And then going to the Station of Ibrahim, he recited:" And adopt the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer." And this Station was between him and the House. My father said (and I do not know whether he had made a mention of it but that was from Allahs Apostle [May peace be upon him] that he recited in two rakahs:" say: He is Allah One," and say:" Say: 0 unbelievers." He then returned to the pillar (Hajar Aswad) and kissed it. He then went out of the gate to al-Safa and as he reached near it he recited:" Al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the signs appointed by Allah," (adding: ) I begin with what Allah (has commanded me) to begin. He first mounted al-Safa till he saw the House, and facing Qibla he declared the Oneness of Allah and glorified Him, and said:" There is no god but Allah, One, there is no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty. to Him praise is due. and He is Powerful over everything. There is no god but Allah alone, Who fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates alone." He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards al-Marwa, and when his feet came down in the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached al-Marwa. There he did as he had done at al-Safa. And when it was his last running at al-Marwa he said: If I had known beforehand what I have come to know afterwards, I would not have brought sacrificial animals and would have performed an Umra. So, he who among you has not the sacrificial animals with him should put off Ihram and treat it as an Umra. Suraqa b. Malik b. Jusham got up and said: Messenger of Allah, does it apply to the present year, or does it apply forever? Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) intertwined the fingers (of one hand) into another and said twice: The Umra has become incorporated in the Hajj (adding):" No, but for ever and ever." All came from the Yemen with the sacrificial animals for the Prophet (May peace be upon him) and found Fatimah (Allah be pleased with her) to be one among those who had put off Ihram and had put on dyed clothes and had applied antimony. He (HadratAli) showed disapproval to it, whereupon she said: My father has commanded me to do this. He (the narrator) said that Ali used to say in Iraq: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) showing annoyance at Fatimah for what she had done, and asked the (verdict) of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) regarding what she had narrated from him, and told him that I was angry with her, whereupon he said: She has told the truth, she has told the truth. (The Holy Prophet then asked Ali): What did you say when you undertook to go for Hajj? I (Ali) said: 0 Allah, I am putting on Ihram for the same purpose as Thy Messenger has put it on. He said: I have with me sacrificial animals, so do not put off the Ihram. He (Jabir) said: The total number of those sacrificial animals brought by Ali from the Yemen and of those brought by the Apostle (may peace be upon him) was one hundred. Then all the people except the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and those who had with them sacrificial animals, put off Ihram, and got their hair clipped; when it was the day of Tarwiya (8th of Dhul-Hijja) they went to Mina and put on the Ihram for Hajj and the Messenger of Ailah (may peace be upon him) rode and led the noon, afternoon, sunset Isha and dawn prayers. He then waited a little till the sun rose, and commanded that a tent of hair should be pitched at Namira. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then set out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at al-Mashar al-Haram (the sacred site) as the Quraish used to do in the pre-Islamic period. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), however, passed on till he came to Arafa and he found that the tent had been pitched for him at Namira. There he got down till the sun had passed the meridian; he commanded that al-Qaswa should be brought and saddled for him. Then he came to the bottom of the valley, and addressed the people saying: Verily your blood, your property are as sacred and inviolable as the sacredness of this day of yours, in this month of yours, in this town of yours. Behold! Everything pertaining to the Days of Ignorance is under my feet completely abolished. Abolished are also the blood-revenges of the Days of Ignorance. The first claim of ours on blood-revenge which I abolish is that of the son of Rabia b. al-Harith, who was nursed among the tribe of Sad and killed by Hudhail. And the usury of she pre-Islamic period is abolished, and the first of our usury I abolish is that of Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib, for it is all abolished. Fear Allah concerning women! Verily you have taken them on the security of Allah, and intercourse with them has been made lawful unto you by words of Allah. You too have right over them, and that they should not allow anyone to sit on your bed whom you do not like. But if they do that, you can chastise them but not severely. Their rights upon you are that you should provide them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you the Book of Allah, and if you hold fast to it, you would never go astray. And you would be asked about me (on the Day of Resurrection), (now tell me) what would you say? They (the audience) said: We will bear witness that you have conveyed (the message), discharged (the ministry of Prophethood) and given wise (sincere) counsel. He (the narrator) said: He (the Holy Prophet) then raised his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people (said):" O Allah, be witness. 0 Allah, be witness," saying it thrice. (Bilal then) pronounced Adhan and later on Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the noon prayer. He (Bilal) then uttered Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the afternoon prayer and he observed no other prayer in between the two. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then mounted his camel and came to the place of stay, making his she-camel al-Qaswa, turn towards the side where there we are rocks, having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him, and faced the Qibla. He kept standing there till the sun set, and the yellow light had somewhat gone, and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He made Usama sit behind him, and he pulled the nosestring of Qaswa so forcefully that its head touched the saddle (in order to keep her under perfect control), and he pointed out to the people with his right hand to be moderate (in speed), and whenever he happened to pass over an elevated tract of sand, he slightly loosened it (the nose-string of his camel) till she climbed up and this is how he reached al-Muzdalifa. There he led the evening and Isha prayers with one Adhan and two Iqamas and did not glorify (Allah) in between them (i. e. he did not observe supererogatory rakahs between Maghrib and Isha prayers). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then lay down till dawn and offered the dawn prayer with an Adhan and Iqama when the morning light was clear. He again mounted al-Qaswa, and when he came to al-Mashar al-Haram, he faced towards Qibla, supplicated Him, Glorified Him, and pronounced His Uniqueness (La ilaha illa Allah) and Oneness, and kept standing till the daylight was very clear. He then went quickly before the sun rose, and seated behind him was al-Fadl b. Abbas and he was a man having beautiful hair and fair complexion and handsome face. As the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) was moving on, there was also going a group of women (side by side with them). Al-Fadl began to look at them. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) placed his hand on the face of Fadl who then turned his face to the other side, and began to see, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) turned his hand to the other side and placed it on the face of al-Fadl. He again turned his face to the other side till he came to the bottom of Muhassir. 1680 He urged her (al-Qaswa) a little, and, following the middle road, which comes out at the greatest jamra, he came to the jamra which is near the tree. At this be threw seven small pebbles, saying Allah-o-Akbar while throwing every one of them in a manner in which the small pebbles are thrown (with the help of fingers) and this he did in the bottom of the valley. He then went to the place of sacrifice, and sacrificed sixty-three (camels) with his own hand. Then he gave the remaining number to All who sacrificed them, and he shared him in his sacrifice. He then commanded that a piece of flesh from each animal sacrificed should be put in a pot, and when it was cooked, both of them (the Holy Prophet and Hadrat All) took some meat out of it and drank its soup. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) again rode and came to the House, and offered the Zuhr prayer at Mecca. He came to the tribe of Abd al-Muttalib, who were supplying water at Zamzam, and said: Draw water. O Bani Abd al-Muttalib; were it not that people would usurp this right of supplying water from you, I would have drawn it along with you. So they handed him a basket and he drank from it.<D>Narrated Ibn `Abbas:Abu Sufyan narrated to me personally, saying, "I set out during the Truce that had been concluded between me and Allahs Apostle. While I was in Sham, a letter sent by the Prophet was brought to Heraclius. Dihya Al-Kalbi had brought and given it to the governor of Busra, and the latter forwarded it to Heraclius. Heraclius said, Is there anyone from the people of this man who claims to be a prophet? The people replied, Yes. So I along with some of Quraishi men were called and we entered upon Heraclius, and we were seated in front of him. Then he said, Who amongst you is the nearest relative to the man who claims to be a prophet? So they made me sit in front of him and made my companions sit behind me. Then he called upon his translator and said (to him). Tell them ( i.e. Abu Sufyans companions) that I am going to ask him (i.e. Abu Sufyan) regarding that man who claims to be a prophet. So, if he tell me a lie, they should contradict him (instantly). By Allah, had I not been afraid that my companions would consider me a liar, I would have told lies. Heraclius then said to his translator, Ask him: What is his (i.e. the Prophets) family status amongst you? I said, He belongs to a noble family amongst us." Heraclius said, Was any of his ancestors a king? I said, No. He said, Did you ever accuse him of telling lies before his saying what he has said? I said, No. He said, Do the nobles follow him or the poor people? I said, It is the poor who followed him. He said, Is the number of his follower increasing or decreasing? I said, The are increasing. He said, Does anyone renounce his religion (i.e. Islam) after embracing it, being displeased with it? I said, No. He said, Did you fight with him? I replied, Yes. He said, How was your fighting with him? I said, The fighting between us was undecided and victory was shared by him and us by turns. He inflicts casualties upon us and we inflict casualties upon him. He said, Did he ever betray? I said, No, but now we are away from him in this truce and we do not know what he will do in it" Abu Sufyan added, "By Allah, I was not able to insert in my speech a word (against him) except that. Heraclius said, Did anybody else (amongst you) ever claimed the same (i.e. Islam) before him? I said, No. Then Heraclius told his translator to tell me (i.e. Abu Sufyan), I asked you about his family status amongst you, and you told me that he comes from a noble family amongst you Verily, all Apostles come from the noblest family among their people. Then I asked you whether any of his ancestors was a king, and you denied that. Thereupon I thought that had one of his fore-fathers been a king, I would have said that he (i.e. Muhammad) was seeking to rule the kingdom of his fore-fathers. Then I asked you regarding his followers, whether they were the noble or the poor among the people, and you said that they were only the poor (who follow him). In fact, such are the followers of the Apostles. Then I asked you whether you have ever accused him of telling lies before saying what he said, and your reply was in the negative. Therefore, I took for granted that a man who did not tell a lie about others, could ever tell a lie about Allah. Then I asked you whether anyone of his followers had renounced his religion (i.e. Islam) after embracing it, being displeased with it, and you denied that. And such is Faith when it mixes with the cheerfulness of the hearts. Then I asked you whether his followers were increasing or decreasing. You claimed that they were increasing. That is the way of true faith till it is complete. Then I asked you whether you had ever fought with him, and you claimed that you had fought with him and the battle between you and him was undecided and the victory was shared by you and him in turns; he inflicted casual ties upon you and you inflicted casualties upon them. Such is the case with the Apostles; they are out to test and the final victory is for them. Then I asked you whether he had ever betrayed; you claimed that he had never betrayed. I need, Apostles never betray. Then I asked you whether anyone had said this statement before him; and you denied that. Thereupon I thought if somebody had said that statement before him, then I would have said that he was but a man copying some sayings said before him." Abu Safyan said, "Heraclius then asked me, What does he order you to do? I said, He orders us (to offer) prayers and (to pay) Zakat and to keep good relationship with the Kith and kin and to be chaste. Then Heraclius said, If whatever you have said, is true, he is really a prophet, and I knew that he ( i.e. the Prophet ) was going to appear, but I never thought that he would be from amongst you. If I were certain that I can reach him, I would like to meet him and if I were with him, I would wash his feet; and his kingdom will expand (surely to what is under my feet. Then Heraclius asked for the letter of Allahs Apostle and read it wherein was written: "In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. This letter is) from Muhammad, Apostle of Allah, to Heraclius, the sovereign of Byzantine........ Peace be upon him who follows the Right Path. Now then, I call you to embrace Islam. Embrace Islam and you will be saved (from Allahs Punishment); embrace Islam, and Allah will give you a double reward, but if you reject this, you will be responsible for the sins of all the people of your kingdom (Allahs Statement):--"O the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Come to a word common to you and us that we worship None but Allah....bear witness that we are Muslims. (3.64) When he finished reading the letter, voices grew louder near him and there was a great hue and cry, and we were ordered to go out." Abu Sufyan added, "While coming out, I said to my companions, The situation of Ibn Abu Kabsha (i.e. Muhammad) has become strong; even the king of Banu Al14 Asfar is afraid of him. So I continued to believe that Allahs Apostle would be victorious, till Allah made me embrace Islam." Az-Zuhri said, "Heraclius then invited all the chiefs of the Byzantines and had them assembled in his house and said, O group of Byzantines! Do you wish to have a permanent success and guidance and that your kingdom should remain with you? (Immediately after hearing that), they rushed towards the gate like onagers, but they found them closed. Heraclius then said, Bring them back to me. So he called them and said, I just wanted to test the strength of your adherence to your religion. Now I have observed of you that which I like. Then the people fell in prostration before him and became pleased with him." (See Hadith No. 6,Vol 1)<D>Ja’far bin Muhammad reported on the authority of his father “We entered upon Jabir bin ‘Abd Allaah. When we reached him, he asked about the people (who had come to visit him). When my turn came I said “I am Muhammad bin Ali bin Hussain. He patted my head with his hand and undid my upper then lower buttons. He then placed his hand between my nipples and in those days I was a young boy.” He then said “welcome to you my nephew, ask what you like. I questioned him he was blind. The time of prayer came and he stood wrapped in a mantle. Whenever he placed it on his shoulders its ends fell due to its shortness. He led us in prayer while his mantle was placed on a rack by his side. I said “tell me about the Hajj of the Apostle of Allaah().”He signed with his hand and folded his fingers indicating nine. He then said Apostle of Allaah() remained nine years (at Madeenah ) during which he did not perform Hajj, then made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that the Apostle of Allaah() was about to (go to) perform Hajj. A large number of people came to Madeenah everyone desiring to follow him and act like him. The Apostle of Allaah() went out and we too went out with him till we reached Dhu Al Hulaifah. Asma’ daughter of ‘Umais gave birth to Muhammad bin Abi Bakr. She sent message to Apostle of Allaah() asking him What should I do?He replied “take a bath, bandage your private parts with a cloth and put on ihram.” The Apostle of Allaah() then prayed (in the masjid) and mounted Al Qaswa’ and his she Camel stood erect with him on its back. Jabir said “I saw (a large number of) people on mounts and on foot in front of him and a similar number on his right side and a similar number on his left side and a similar number behind him. The Apostle of Allaah() was among us, the Qur’an was being revealed to him and he knew its interpretation. Whatever he did, we did it. The Apostle of Allaah() then raised his voice declaring Allaah’s unity and saying “Labbaik ( I am at thy service), O Allaah, labbaik, labbaik, Thou hast no partner praise and grace are Thine and the Dominion. Thou hast no partner. The people too raised their voices in talbiyah which they used to utter. But the Apostle of Allaah() did not forbid them anything. The Apostle of Allaah() continued his talbiyah. Jabir said “We did not express our intention of performing anything but Hajj, being unaware of ‘Umrah (at that season), but when we came with him to the House (the Ka’bah), he touched the corner (and made seven circuits) walking quickly with pride in three of them and walking ordinarily in four. Then going forward to the station of Abraham he recited “And take the station of Abraham as a place of prayer.” (While praying two rak’ahs) he kept the station between him and the House. The narrator said My father said that Ibn Nufail and ‘Uthman said I do not know that he (Jabir) narrated it from anyone except the Prophet (). The narrator Sulaiman said I do not know but he (Jabir) said “The Apostle of Allaah() used to recite in the two rak’ahs “Say, He is Allaah, one” and “Say O infidels”. He then returned to the House (the ka’bah) and touched the corner after which he went out by the gate to Al Safa’. When he reached near Al Safa’ he recited “Al Safa’ and Al Marwah are among the indications of Allaah” and he added “We begin with what Allaah began with”. He then began with Al Safa’ and mounting it till he could see the House (the Ka’bah) he declared the greatness of Allaah and proclaimed his Unity. He then said “there is no god but Allaah alone, Who alone has fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates. He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards Al Marwah and when his feet came down into the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached Al Marwah. He did at al Marwah as he had done at Al Safa’ and when he came to Al Marwah for the last time, he said “If I had known before what I have come to know afterwards regarding this matter of mine, I would not have brought sacrificial animals but made it an ‘Umrah, so if any of you has no sacrificial animals, he may take off ihram and treat it as an ‘Umrah. All the people then took off ihram and clipped their hair except the Prophet () and those who had brought sacrificial animals. Suraqah (bin Malik) bin Ju’sham then got up and asked Apostle of Allaah()does this apply to the present year or does it apply for ever? The Apostle of Allaah() interwined his fingers and said “The ‘Umarh has been incorporated in Hajj. Adding ‘No’, but forever and ever. ‘Ali came from Yemen with the sacrificial animals of the Apostle of Allaah() and found Fathima among one of those who had taken off their ihram. She said put on colored clothes and stained her eyes with collyrium. ‘Ali disliked (this action of her) and asked Who commanded you for this? She said “My father”. Jabir said ‘Ali said at Iraq I went to Apostle of Allaah() to complain against Fathima for what she had done and to ask the opinion of Apostle of Allaah() about which she mentioned to me. I informed him that I disliked her action and that thereupon she said to me “My father commanded me to do this.” He said “She spoke the truth, she spoke the truth.” What did you say when you put on ihram for Hajj? I said O Allaah, I put on ihram for the same purpose for which Apostle of Allaah() has put it on. He said I have sacrificial animals with me, so do not take off ihram. He (Jabir) said “The total of those sacrificial animals brought by ‘Ali from Yemen and of those brought by the Prophet () from Madeenah was one hundred.” Then all the people except the Prophet () and those who had with them the sacrificial animals took off ihram and clipped their hair. When the 8th of Dhu Al Hijjah (Yaum Al Tarwiyah) came, they went towards Mina having pit on ihram for Hajj and the Apostle of Allaah() rode and prayed at Mina the noon, afternoon, sunset, night and dawn prayers. After that he waited a little till the sun rose and gave orders for a tent of hair to be set up at Namrah. The Apostle of Allaah() then sent out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at Al Mash ‘ar Al Haram at Al Muzdalifah, as the Quraish used to do in the pre Islamic period but he passed on till he came to ‘Arafah and found that the tent had been setup at Namrah. There he dismounted and when the sun had passed the meridian he ordered Al Qaswa’ to be brought and when it was saddled for him, he went down to the bottom of the valley and addressed the people saying “Your lives and your property must be respected by one another like the sacredness of this day of yours in the month of yours in this town of yours. Lo! Everything pertaining to the pre Islamic period has been put under my feet and claims for blood vengeance belonging to the pre Islamic period have been abolished. The first of those murdered among us whose blood vengeance I permit is the blood vengeance of ours (according to the version of the narrator ‘Uthman, the blood vengeance of the son of Rabi’ah and according to the version of the narrator Sulaiman the blood vengeance of the son of Rabi’ah bin Al Harith bin ‘Abd Al Muttalib). Some (scholars) said “he was suckled among Banu Sa’d(i.e., he was brought up among Bani Sa’d) and then killed by Hudhail. The usury of the pre Islamic period is abolished and the first of usury I abolish is our usury, the usury of ‘Abbas bin ‘Abd Al Muttalib for it is all abolished. Fear Allaah regarding women for you have got them under Allah’s security and have the right to intercourse with them by Allaah’s word. It is a duty from you on them not to allow anyone whom you dislike to lie on your beds but if they do beat them, but not severely. You are responsible for providing them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you something by which if you hold to it you will never again go astray, that is Allaah’s Book. You will be asked about me, so what will you say? They replied “We testify that you have conveyed and fulfilled the message and given counsel. Then raising his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people, he said “O Allaah! Be witness, O Allaah! Be witness, O Allaah! Be witness! Bilal then uttered the call to prayer and the iqamah and he prayed the noon prayer, he then uttered the iqamah and he prayed the afternoon prayer, engaging in no prayer between the two. He then mounted (his she Camel) al Qaswa’ and came to the place of standing , making his she Camel Al Qaswa‘ turn its back to the rocks and having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him and he faced the qiblah. He remained standing till sunset when the yellow light had somewhat gone and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He took Usamah up behind him and picked the reins of Al Qaswa’ severely so much so that its head was touching the front part of the saddle. Pointing with is right hand he was saying “Calmness, O People! Calmness, O people. Whenever he came over a mound (of sand) he let loose its reins a little so that it could ascend. He then came to Al Muzdalifah where he combined the sunset and night prayers, with one adhan and two iqamahs. The narrator ‘Uthamn said He did not offer supererogatory prayers between them. The narrators are then agreed upon the version He then lay down till dawn and prayed the dawn prayer when the morning light was clear. The narrator Sulaiman said with one adhan and one iqamah. The narrators are then agreed upon the version He then mounted Al Qaswa’ and came to Al Mash’ar Al Haram and ascended it. The narrators ‘Uthaman and Sulaiman said He faced the qiblah praised Allaah, declared His greatness, His uniqueness. ‘Uthamn added in his version and His Unity and kept standing till the day was very clear. The Apostle of Allaah() then went quickly before the sun rose , taking Al Fadl bin ‘Abbas behind him. He was a man having beautiful hair, white and handsome color. When the Apostle of Allaah() went quickly, the women in the howdas also began to pass him quickly. Al Fadl began to look at them. The Apostle of Allaah() placed his hand on the face of Al Fadl , but Al fadl turned his face towards the other side. The Apostle of Allaah() also turned away his hand to the other side. Al Fadl also turned his face to the other side looking at them till he came to (the Valley of) Muhassir. He urged the Camel a little and following a middle road which comes out at the greatest jamrah, he came to the jamrah which is beside the tree and he threw seven small pebbles at this (jamrah) saying “Allah is most great” each time he threw a pebble like bean seeds. He threw them from the bottom of the valley. The Apostle of Allaah() then went to the place of the sacrifice and sacrificed sixty three Camels with his own hand. He then commanded ‘Ali who sacrificed the remainder and he shared him and his sacrificial animals. After that he ordered that a piece of flesh from each Camel should be put in a pot and when it was cooked the two of them ate some of it and drank some of its broth. The narrator Sulaiman said the he mounted afterwards the Apostle of Allaah() went quickly to the House (the Ka’bah) and prayed the noon prayer at Makkah. He came to Banu ‘Abd Al Muttalib who were supplying water at Zamzam and said draw water Banu ‘Abd Al Muttalib were it not that people would take from you the right to draw water, I would draw it along with you. So they handed him a bucket and he drank from it.<D>(O Prophet! Lo! We have made lawful unto thee thy wives unto whom thou hast paid their dowries, and those whom thy right hand possesseth) Maria the Copt (of those whom Allah hath given thee as spoils of war, and the daughters of thine uncles on the fathers side) and it is lawful for you to marry the daughters of your paternal uncle (and the daughters of thine aunts on the fathers side) from the Banu Abd al- Muttalib, (and the daughters of thine uncles on the mothers side) from the Banu Abd Manaf Ibn Zahrah (who emigrated with thee) from Mecca to Medina, (and a believing woman) who believes in Allahs divine Oneness: i.e. Umm Sharik Bint Jabir al-Amiriyyah (if she give herself unto the Prophet and the Prophetdesire to ask her in marriage, a privilege for thee only) and a dispensation for you only, (not for the (rest of) believers. We are aware of that which We enjoined upon them) what We have made lawful for and enjoined upon the believers (concerning their wives) concerning marrying up to four wives after giving them their dowry and making a proper marriage contract (and those whom their right hands possess) without limit(that thou mayst be free from blame) regarding marrying that which Allah has made lawful for you to marry, (for Allah is Forgiving) of that which has ensued from you, (Merciful) regarding that which He made a dispensation for you. <D> (Lo! This) which We have mentioned, O Muhammad, regarding Jesus and the delegation of Najran (verily isthe true narrative) the true fact that Jesus was not Allah, His son or His partner. (There is no God save Allah) without a son or partner, (and lo! Allah is the Mighty) Who is vengeful against those who do not believe in Him, (the Wise) Who has commanded that none should be worshipped except Him; it is also said (the Wise) means: Allah ruled that they should go out and invoke His curse on those who lie, but the delegation of Najran refused to do so because they knew they were liars and that Muhammad was a true Prophet and emissary whose traits and description were to be found in their own Scripture.<D>(And ye will remember) you will know on the Day of Judgement (what I say unto you) in the life of the world regarding the torment. (I confide) I consign (my cause unto Allah) trusting in Him. (Lo! Allah is Seer of (His) slaves) He sees those who believe in Him and those who do not.
Assallamo Alaikum I am following Hanafi Fiqh. My local Imam is of Salafi thought an dhe keeps on belittling all four Imams. He does mention elders (Salaf and Salah). I dont know who they are, but he does quote Imam Taimiah very often. In Ramadhan he allowed a 7-8 year old boy lead Taraweeh. Is my salah behind him valid? Should I contradict him? I am tired of his nagging attitude and feel some day I may burst out. I have choice of going to another masjid which is a little bit far. Please advise!? --T--? --T--	The attitude of the Imam in reference is unfortunately unIslamic. If the Imam regards the four Imams of fiqh as muminin [believers], then Allah teaches us to make dua for the believers who preceded us. Refer to the following verse: Translation: Our Lord! Forgive us and our brothers who were before us in the faith, and place not in our hearts any rancor toward those who believe. Our Lord! You are Full of Pity, Merciful. [Surah Hashr/Verse 10] Unfortunately, the Imam is not practicing on this injunction and in fact going contrary to this by belittling the four Imams. If the person in reference regards the four imams of fiqh who are experts in Quraan, Hadeeth and fiqh as Mushriks, then he risks losing his Imaan[i] and he is not fit to be an Imam. Your solution is simple. Perform your salaah in another musjid.[ii] 2] It is not permissible for a minor [na-balig child] to lead taraweeh salah for the matured [balig] persons	Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet offered one of the evening prayers (the sub-narrator Muhammad said, "I think that it was most probably the `Asr prayer") and he finished it after offering two rak`at only. He then stood near a price of wood in front of the Mosque and put his hand over it. Abu Bakr and `Umar were amongst those who were present, but they dared not talk to him about that (because of excessive respect for him), and those who were in a hurry went out. They said, "Has the prayer been reduced?" A man who was called Dhul-Yadain by the Prophet said (to the Prophet), "Has the prayer been reduced or have you forgotten?" He said, "Neither have I forgotten, nor has the prayer been reduced." He said, "Certainly you have forgotten." So the Prophet offered two more rak`at and performed Taslim and then said Takbir and performed a prostration of Sahu like his ordinary prostration or a bit longer and then raised his head and said Takbir and then put his head down and performed a prostration like his ordinary prostration or a bit longer, and then raised his head and said Takbir.<D>Jafar b Muhammad reported on the authority of his father:We went to Jabir b. Abdullah and he began inquiring about the people (who had gone to see him) till it was my turn. I said: I am Muhammad b. Ali b. Husain. He placed his hand upon my head and opened my upper button and then the lower one and then placed his palm on my chest (in order to bless me), and I was, during those days, a young boy, and he said: You are welcome, my nephew. Ask whatever you want to ask. And I asked him but as he was blind (he could not respond to me immediately), and the time for prayer came. He stood up covering himself in his mantle. And whenever he placed its ends upon his shoulders they slipped down on account of being short (in size). Another mantle was, however, lying on the clothes rack near by. And he led us in the prayer. I said to him: Tell me about the Hajj of Allahs Messenger (May peace be upon him). And he pointed with his hand nine, and then stated: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stayed in (Medina) for nine years but did not perform Hajj, then he made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to perform the Hajj. A large number of persons came to Medina and all of them were anxious to follow the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) and do according to his doing. We set out with him till we reached Dhul-Hulaifa. Asma daughter of Umais gave birth to Muhammad b. Abu Bakr. She sent message to the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) asking him: What should 1 do? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Take a bath, bandage your private parts and put on Ihram. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) then prayed in the mosque and then mounted al-Qaswa (his she-camel) and it stood erect with him on its back at al-Baida. And I saw as far as I could see in front of me but riders and pedestrians, and also on my right and on my left and behind me like this. And the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was prominent among us and the (revelation) of the Holy Quran was descending upon him. And it is he who knows (its true) significance. And whatever he did, we also did that. He pronounced the Oneness of Allah (saying):" Labbaik,0 Allah, Labbaik, Labbaik. Thou hast no partner, praise and grace is Thine and the Sovereignty too; Thou hast no partner." And the people also pronounced this Talbiya which they pronounce (today). The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) did not reject anything out of it. But the Messenger of Allah (May peace. be upon him) adhered to his own Talbiya. Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) said: We did not have any other intention but that of Hajj only, being unaware of the Umra (at that season), but when we came with him to the House, he touched the pillar and (made seven circuits) running three of them and walking four. And then going to the Station of Ibrahim, he recited:" And adopt the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer." And this Station was between him and the House. My father said (and I do not know whether he had made a mention of it but that was from Allahs Apostle [May peace be upon him] that he recited in two rakahs:" say: He is Allah One," and say:" Say: 0 unbelievers." He then returned to the pillar (Hajar Aswad) and kissed it. He then went out of the gate to al-Safa and as he reached near it he recited:" Al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the signs appointed by Allah," (adding: ) I begin with what Allah (has commanded me) to begin. He first mounted al-Safa till he saw the House, and facing Qibla he declared the Oneness of Allah and glorified Him, and said:" There is no god but Allah, One, there is no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty. to Him praise is due. and He is Powerful over everything. There is no god but Allah alone, Who fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates alone." He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards al-Marwa, and when his feet came down in the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached al-Marwa. There he did as he had done at al-Safa. And when it was his last running at al-Marwa he said: If I had known beforehand what I have come to know afterwards, I would not have brought sacrificial animals and would have performed an Umra. So, he who among you has not the sacrificial animals with him should put off Ihram and treat it as an Umra. Suraqa b. Malik b. Jusham got up and said: Messenger of Allah, does it apply to the present year, or does it apply forever? Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) intertwined the fingers (of one hand) into another and said twice: The Umra has become incorporated in the Hajj (adding):" No, but for ever and ever." All came from the Yemen with the sacrificial animals for the Prophet (May peace be upon him) and found Fatimah (Allah be pleased with her) to be one among those who had put off Ihram and had put on dyed clothes and had applied antimony. He (HadratAli) showed disapproval to it, whereupon she said: My father has commanded me to do this. He (the narrator) said that Ali used to say in Iraq: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) showing annoyance at Fatimah for what she had done, and asked the (verdict) of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) regarding what she had narrated from him, and told him that I was angry with her, whereupon he said: She has told the truth, she has told the truth. (The Holy Prophet then asked Ali): What did you say when you undertook to go for Hajj? I (Ali) said: 0 Allah, I am putting on Ihram for the same purpose as Thy Messenger has put it on. He said: I have with me sacrificial animals, so do not put off the Ihram. He (Jabir) said: The total number of those sacrificial animals brought by Ali from the Yemen and of those brought by the Apostle (may peace be upon him) was one hundred. Then all the people except the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and those who had with them sacrificial animals, put off Ihram, and got their hair clipped; when it was the day of Tarwiya (8th of Dhul-Hijja) they went to Mina and put on the Ihram for Hajj and the Messenger of Ailah (may peace be upon him) rode and led the noon, afternoon, sunset Isha and dawn prayers. He then waited a little till the sun rose, and commanded that a tent of hair should be pitched at Namira. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then set out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at al-Mashar al-Haram (the sacred site) as the Quraish used to do in the pre-Islamic period. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), however, passed on till he came to Arafa and he found that the tent had been pitched for him at Namira. There he got down till the sun had passed the meridian; he commanded that al-Qaswa should be brought and saddled for him. Then he came to the bottom of the valley, and addressed the people saying: Verily your blood, your property are as sacred and inviolable as the sacredness of this day of yours, in this month of yours, in this town of yours. Behold! Everything pertaining to the Days of Ignorance is under my feet completely abolished. Abolished are also the blood-revenges of the Days of Ignorance. The first claim of ours on blood-revenge which I abolish is that of the son of Rabia b. al-Harith, who was nursed among the tribe of Sad and killed by Hudhail. And the usury of she pre-Islamic period is abolished, and the first of our usury I abolish is that of Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib, for it is all abolished. Fear Allah concerning women! Verily you have taken them on the security of Allah, and intercourse with them has been made lawful unto you by words of Allah. You too have right over them, and that they should not allow anyone to sit on your bed whom you do not like. But if they do that, you can chastise them but not severely. Their rights upon you are that you should provide them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you the Book of Allah, and if you hold fast to it, you would never go astray. And you would be asked about me (on the Day of Resurrection), (now tell me) what would you say? They (the audience) said: We will bear witness that you have conveyed (the message), discharged (the ministry of Prophethood) and given wise (sincere) counsel. He (the narrator) said: He (the Holy Prophet) then raised his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people (said):" O Allah, be witness. 0 Allah, be witness," saying it thrice. (Bilal then) pronounced Adhan and later on Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the noon prayer. He (Bilal) then uttered Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the afternoon prayer and he observed no other prayer in between the two. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then mounted his camel and came to the place of stay, making his she-camel al-Qaswa, turn towards the side where there we are rocks, having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him, and faced the Qibla. He kept standing there till the sun set, and the yellow light had somewhat gone, and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He made Usama sit behind him, and he pulled the nosestring of Qaswa so forcefully that its head touched the saddle (in order to keep her under perfect control), and he pointed out to the people with his right hand to be moderate (in speed), and whenever he happened to pass over an elevated tract of sand, he slightly loosened it (the nose-string of his camel) till she climbed up and this is how he reached al-Muzdalifa. There he led the evening and Isha prayers with one Adhan and two Iqamas and did not glorify (Allah) in between them (i. e. he did not observe supererogatory rakahs between Maghrib and Isha prayers). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then lay down till dawn and offered the dawn prayer with an Adhan and Iqama when the morning light was clear. He again mounted al-Qaswa, and when he came to al-Mashar al-Haram, he faced towards Qibla, supplicated Him, Glorified Him, and pronounced His Uniqueness (La ilaha illa Allah) and Oneness, and kept standing till the daylight was very clear. He then went quickly before the sun rose, and seated behind him was al-Fadl b. Abbas and he was a man having beautiful hair and fair complexion and handsome face. As the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) was moving on, there was also going a group of women (side by side with them). Al-Fadl began to look at them. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) placed his hand on the face of Fadl who then turned his face to the other side, and began to see, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) turned his hand to the other side and placed it on the face of al-Fadl. He again turned his face to the other side till he came to the bottom of Muhassir. 1680 He urged her (al-Qaswa) a little, and, following the middle road, which comes out at the greatest jamra, he came to the jamra which is near the tree. At this be threw seven small pebbles, saying Allah-o-Akbar while throwing every one of them in a manner in which the small pebbles are thrown (with the help of fingers) and this he did in the bottom of the valley. He then went to the place of sacrifice, and sacrificed sixty-three (camels) with his own hand. Then he gave the remaining number to All who sacrificed them, and he shared him in his sacrifice. He then commanded that a piece of flesh from each animal sacrificed should be put in a pot, and when it was cooked, both of them (the Holy Prophet and Hadrat All) took some meat out of it and drank its soup. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) again rode and came to the House, and offered the Zuhr prayer at Mecca. He came to the tribe of Abd al-Muttalib, who were supplying water at Zamzam, and said: Draw water. O Bani Abd al-Muttalib; were it not that people would usurp this right of supplying water from you, I would have drawn it along with you. So they handed him a basket and he drank from it.<D>Ja’far bin Muhammad reported on the authority of his father “We entered upon Jabir bin ‘Abd Allaah. When we reached him, he asked about the people (who had come to visit him). When my turn came I said “I am Muhammad bin Ali bin Hussain. He patted my head with his hand and undid my upper then lower buttons. He then placed his hand between my nipples and in those days I was a young boy.” He then said “welcome to you my nephew, ask what you like. I questioned him he was blind. The time of prayer came and he stood wrapped in a mantle. Whenever he placed it on his shoulders its ends fell due to its shortness. He led us in prayer while his mantle was placed on a rack by his side. I said “tell me about the Hajj of the Apostle of Allaah().”He signed with his hand and folded his fingers indicating nine. He then said Apostle of Allaah() remained nine years (at Madeenah ) during which he did not perform Hajj, then made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that the Apostle of Allaah() was about to (go to) perform Hajj. A large number of people came to Madeenah everyone desiring to follow him and act like him. The Apostle of Allaah() went out and we too went out with him till we reached Dhu Al Hulaifah. Asma’ daughter of ‘Umais gave birth to Muhammad bin Abi Bakr. She sent message to Apostle of Allaah() asking him What should I do?He replied “take a bath, bandage your private parts with a cloth and put on ihram.” The Apostle of Allaah() then prayed (in the masjid) and mounted Al Qaswa’ and his she Camel stood erect with him on its back. Jabir said “I saw (a large number of) people on mounts and on foot in front of him and a similar number on his right side and a similar number on his left side and a similar number behind him. The Apostle of Allaah() was among us, the Qur’an was being revealed to him and he knew its interpretation. Whatever he did, we did it. The Apostle of Allaah() then raised his voice declaring Allaah’s unity and saying “Labbaik ( I am at thy service), O Allaah, labbaik, labbaik, Thou hast no partner praise and grace are Thine and the Dominion. Thou hast no partner. The people too raised their voices in talbiyah which they used to utter. But the Apostle of Allaah() did not forbid them anything. The Apostle of Allaah() continued his talbiyah. Jabir said “We did not express our intention of performing anything but Hajj, being unaware of ‘Umrah (at that season), but when we came with him to the House (the Ka’bah), he touched the corner (and made seven circuits) walking quickly with pride in three of them and walking ordinarily in four. Then going forward to the station of Abraham he recited “And take the station of Abraham as a place of prayer.” (While praying two rak’ahs) he kept the station between him and the House. The narrator said My father said that Ibn Nufail and ‘Uthman said I do not know that he (Jabir) narrated it from anyone except the Prophet (). The narrator Sulaiman said I do not know but he (Jabir) said “The Apostle of Allaah() used to recite in the two rak’ahs “Say, He is Allaah, one” and “Say O infidels”. He then returned to the House (the ka’bah) and touched the corner after which he went out by the gate to Al Safa’. When he reached near Al Safa’ he recited “Al Safa’ and Al Marwah are among the indications of Allaah” and he added “We begin with what Allaah began with”. He then began with Al Safa’ and mounting it till he could see the House (the Ka’bah) he declared the greatness of Allaah and proclaimed his Unity. He then said “there is no god but Allaah alone, Who alone has fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates. He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards Al Marwah and when his feet came down into the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached Al Marwah. He did at al Marwah as he had done at Al Safa’ and when he came to Al Marwah for the last time, he said “If I had known before what I have come to know afterwards regarding this matter of mine, I would not have brought sacrificial animals but made it an ‘Umrah, so if any of you has no sacrificial animals, he may take off ihram and treat it as an ‘Umrah. All the people then took off ihram and clipped their hair except the Prophet () and those who had brought sacrificial animals. Suraqah (bin Malik) bin Ju’sham then got up and asked Apostle of Allaah()does this apply to the present year or does it apply for ever? The Apostle of Allaah() interwined his fingers and said “The ‘Umarh has been incorporated in Hajj. Adding ‘No’, but forever and ever. ‘Ali came from Yemen with the sacrificial animals of the Apostle of Allaah() and found Fathima among one of those who had taken off their ihram. She said put on colored clothes and stained her eyes with collyrium. ‘Ali disliked (this action of her) and asked Who commanded you for this? She said “My father”. Jabir said ‘Ali said at Iraq I went to Apostle of Allaah() to complain against Fathima for what she had done and to ask the opinion of Apostle of Allaah() about which she mentioned to me. I informed him that I disliked her action and that thereupon she said to me “My father commanded me to do this.” He said “She spoke the truth, she spoke the truth.” What did you say when you put on ihram for Hajj? I said O Allaah, I put on ihram for the same purpose for which Apostle of Allaah() has put it on. He said I have sacrificial animals with me, so do not take off ihram. He (Jabir) said “The total of those sacrificial animals brought by ‘Ali from Yemen and of those brought by the Prophet () from Madeenah was one hundred.” Then all the people except the Prophet () and those who had with them the sacrificial animals took off ihram and clipped their hair. When the 8th of Dhu Al Hijjah (Yaum Al Tarwiyah) came, they went towards Mina having pit on ihram for Hajj and the Apostle of Allaah() rode and prayed at Mina the noon, afternoon, sunset, night and dawn prayers. After that he waited a little till the sun rose and gave orders for a tent of hair to be set up at Namrah. The Apostle of Allaah() then sent out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at Al Mash ‘ar Al Haram at Al Muzdalifah, as the Quraish used to do in the pre Islamic period but he passed on till he came to ‘Arafah and found that the tent had been setup at Namrah. There he dismounted and when the sun had passed the meridian he ordered Al Qaswa’ to be brought and when it was saddled for him, he went down to the bottom of the valley and addressed the people saying “Your lives and your property must be respected by one another like the sacredness of this day of yours in the month of yours in this town of yours. Lo! Everything pertaining to the pre Islamic period has been put under my feet and claims for blood vengeance belonging to the pre Islamic period have been abolished. The first of those murdered among us whose blood vengeance I permit is the blood vengeance of ours (according to the version of the narrator ‘Uthman, the blood vengeance of the son of Rabi’ah and according to the version of the narrator Sulaiman the blood vengeance of the son of Rabi’ah bin Al Harith bin ‘Abd Al Muttalib). Some (scholars) said “he was suckled among Banu Sa’d(i.e., he was brought up among Bani Sa’d) and then killed by Hudhail. The usury of the pre Islamic period is abolished and the first of usury I abolish is our usury, the usury of ‘Abbas bin ‘Abd Al Muttalib for it is all abolished. Fear Allaah regarding women for you have got them under Allah’s security and have the right to intercourse with them by Allaah’s word. It is a duty from you on them not to allow anyone whom you dislike to lie on your beds but if they do beat them, but not severely. You are responsible for providing them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you something by which if you hold to it you will never again go astray, that is Allaah’s Book. You will be asked about me, so what will you say? They replied “We testify that you have conveyed and fulfilled the message and given counsel. Then raising his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people, he said “O Allaah! Be witness, O Allaah! Be witness, O Allaah! Be witness! Bilal then uttered the call to prayer and the iqamah and he prayed the noon prayer, he then uttered the iqamah and he prayed the afternoon prayer, engaging in no prayer between the two. He then mounted (his she Camel) al Qaswa’ and came to the place of standing , making his she Camel Al Qaswa‘ turn its back to the rocks and having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him and he faced the qiblah. He remained standing till sunset when the yellow light had somewhat gone and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He took Usamah up behind him and picked the reins of Al Qaswa’ severely so much so that its head was touching the front part of the saddle. Pointing with is right hand he was saying “Calmness, O People! Calmness, O people. Whenever he came over a mound (of sand) he let loose its reins a little so that it could ascend. He then came to Al Muzdalifah where he combined the sunset and night prayers, with one adhan and two iqamahs. The narrator ‘Uthamn said He did not offer supererogatory prayers between them. The narrators are then agreed upon the version He then lay down till dawn and prayed the dawn prayer when the morning light was clear. The narrator Sulaiman said with one adhan and one iqamah. The narrators are then agreed upon the version He then mounted Al Qaswa’ and came to Al Mash’ar Al Haram and ascended it. The narrators ‘Uthaman and Sulaiman said He faced the qiblah praised Allaah, declared His greatness, His uniqueness. ‘Uthamn added in his version and His Unity and kept standing till the day was very clear. The Apostle of Allaah() then went quickly before the sun rose , taking Al Fadl bin ‘Abbas behind him. He was a man having beautiful hair, white and handsome color. When the Apostle of Allaah() went quickly, the women in the howdas also began to pass him quickly. Al Fadl began to look at them. The Apostle of Allaah() placed his hand on the face of Al Fadl , but Al fadl turned his face towards the other side. The Apostle of Allaah() also turned away his hand to the other side. Al Fadl also turned his face to the other side looking at them till he came to (the Valley of) Muhassir. He urged the Camel a little and following a middle road which comes out at the greatest jamrah, he came to the jamrah which is beside the tree and he threw seven small pebbles at this (jamrah) saying “Allah is most great” each time he threw a pebble like bean seeds. He threw them from the bottom of the valley. The Apostle of Allaah() then went to the place of the sacrifice and sacrificed sixty three Camels with his own hand. He then commanded ‘Ali who sacrificed the remainder and he shared him and his sacrificial animals. After that he ordered that a piece of flesh from each Camel should be put in a pot and when it was cooked the two of them ate some of it and drank some of its broth. The narrator Sulaiman said the he mounted afterwards the Apostle of Allaah() went quickly to the House (the Ka’bah) and prayed the noon prayer at Makkah. He came to Banu ‘Abd Al Muttalib who were supplying water at Zamzam and said draw water Banu ‘Abd Al Muttalib were it not that people would take from you the right to draw water, I would draw it along with you. So they handed him a bucket and he drank from it.<D>(That which befell you) of deaths and injuries, (on the day when the two armies) the army of Muhammad and that of Abu Sufyan (met, was by permission of Allah) by His will and decree; (that He might know the true believers) that He might see the believers in jihad;<D>(O ye who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran! (When the call is heard for the prayer) when the call to prayer calls you for the prayer (of the day of congregation, haste unto remembrance of Allah) haste to the sermon of the Imam and to praying with him (and leave your trading) and leave trading after the callto prayer. (That) listening to the sermon of the Imam and prayer (is better for you) than earning money andtrading (if ye did but know) if you believe in the reward of Allah. <D>(Whoso desireth power) i.e. whoever desires to know to whom belongs power, might and invincibility, ((should know that) all power belongeth to Allah) as belongs to Him might and invincibility. (Unto Him good words) the expression there is no deity save Allah (ascend, and the pious deed doth He exalt) He acceptspious deeds through the profession of there is no deity except Allah; (but those who plot iniquities) those who associate partners with Allah; it is also said this means: those who scheme to expel, imprison or assassinate Muhammad (pbuh) in Dar al-Nadwah, (theirs will be an awful doom) as awful as can be; (and the plotting of such (folk)) i.e. Abu Jahl and his host (will come to naught) will not succeed. It is also said that this verse was revealed about the people who deal with usury.
Assalamualaikum, I recently have been having doubts about salah and wudu, I doubt the acts of my wudu and the acts of my salah whether or not they have been done right, from there I have began to doubt whether or not I did my salah or if I completed it. What should I do if I doubt as to whether if I did my prayer? I would say that I think I did my prayer but Im not sure, that I have doubts about it. Do I take the option that is heavier?? --T--? --T--	Your doubts about the validity of your wudhu and salah stem from your doubt whether you performed wudhu and salah correctly or not. The simple solution is to follow the rules of performing wudhu and salah. If you have followed the rules, then that is sufficient. Do not entertain any doubts thereafter. Regard your wudhu and salah to be valid.[i] And Allah Tal Knows Best	Anas reported that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) was not accustomed to raice his hands in any supplication he made except when praying for rain. (He would then raise [his hands] high enough) that the whiteness of his armpits became visible. Abd al-Ala said that (he was in doubt whether it was) the whiteness of his armpit or armpits.<D>AbuUbaydah reported, on the authority of his father Abdullah (ibn Masud), the Messenger of Allah () as saying:When you offer the prayer, and you are in doubt about the number of rakahs whether offered three or four, and you have prayed four rakahs in all probability in your opinion, you should recite tashahhud and make two prostrations while you are sitting before giving the salutation. afterwards you should recite the tashahhud and give the salutation again.Abu Dawud said: This tradition has been narrated by Abd al-Wahid from Khusaif, but he did not report it as a statement of the Prophet (). The version of Abd al-Wahid has been corroborated by Sufyan, Sharik, and Israil. They differed amongst themselves about the text of the tradition and they did not narrate it with the continuous chain up to the Prophet ().<D>It was narrated that Aishah said:"Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish suffered from Istihadah and she asked the Prophet (): O Messenger of Allah, I suffer from Istihadah and I do not become pure; should I stop praying? The Messenger of Allah () said: That is a vein and is not menstruation. When your period comes, stop praying, and when it goes wash the traces of blood from yourself and do Wudu. That is a vein and is not menstruation."It was said to him (one of the narrators): "What about Ghusl?" He said: "No one is in doubt about that."<D>(Hinderer of good) i.e. Islam, he hindered his sons and his grandchildren and brothers children and family, relatives and kinsfolk, (transgressor) oppressor, (doubter) whose doubt is quite manifest and who further lies against Allah,<D>(But as for those in whose hearts is disease) doubt and hypocrisy, (it only addeth wickedness to their wickedness) it only adds doubt to their doubt in what is revealed of the Quran, (and they die while they are disbelievers) inwardly in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran.<D>(And because the Hour will come, there is no doubt thereof) there is no doubt that it will come; (and because Allah will raise those who are in the graves) for requital and chastisement.
Assalamu alaikum I am feeling abit worried with regards to a certain matter ,I have studied and completed 4years of aalimah classes ,and I was advised that I can teach hifdh even though I am not a full haafidha myself, I have a private Malta madressa and also I have a few girls that I teach hifdh to,I have come across lately that one who doesnt have ijaazah in memorizing the complete quran is not allowed to teach memorization ,is this correct ?I am currently also doing hifdh by myself but I have no ijaazah ,is it fine for me to continue teaching my students? Also when we studied in madressa we did not have time to read the entire quran to an ustaadah that has ijaazah but we have studied tajweed and a few paras and we were told to concentrate more on perfecting our tajweed and that once we have perfected that we can always compete the quran by ourselves Is it incorrect for me to teach students quran reading due to me having not completed a recital of the full quran with an ustaad that has ijaazah?? --T--? --T--	If you are able to recite the Quran correctly, you may teach others to recite the Quran and also teach hifdh. You do not require ijazah to teach.[i] It is also advisable for you to continue perfecting your recitation of the Quran through the guidance of expert recitors. :{(4/ 1919)} Translation: Narrated by `Uthman Radhi Allahu Anhu that The Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Quran and teach it. (Saheeh al-Bukhari) { }(4/ 127) Translation: Aisha Radhi Allahu Anha reported that The Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: One who is proficient in the Quran is associated with the noble, upright, recording angels; and he who falters in it, and finds it difficult for him, will have a double reward. (Saheeh al-Bukhari, Muslim) {(5/ 104)} Translation: Narrated by Atiyyah Radhi Allahu Anhu: from Abu Saeed Radhi Allahu Anhu, that the Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: The Lord, Blessed and Most High is He, has said: Whoever is too busy with the Quran for remembering Me and asking Me, then I shall give him more than what I give to those who ask. And the virtue of Allahs Speech over the speech of others is like the virtue of Allah over His creation. (Tirmidhi) May Allah Taala accept your efforts in establishing a private madrasah and teaching the Quran and hifdh	It was narrated from Ubayy bin Kab that:The Messenger of Allah () was by a pond belonging to Banu Ghifar when Jibril, peace be upon him, came to him and said: "Allah commands you to teach your Ummah the Quran with one way of recitation." He said: "I ask my Lord for protection and forgiveness, my Ummah cannot bear that." Then he came to him a second time and said: "Allah commands you to teach your Ummah the Quran with two ways of recitation." He said: ""I ask my Lord for protection and forgiveness, my Ummah cannot bear that." Then he came to him a third time and said: "Allah commands you to teach your Ummah the Quran with three ways of recitation." He said: "I ask my Lord for protection and forgiveness, my Ummah cannot bear that." Then he came to him a fourth time and said: "Allah commands you to teach your Ummah the Quran with seven ways of recitation, and whichever the way they recite it will be correct."<D>It was narrated that Ubayy said:"I had no confusion in my mind from that time I embraced Islam, except when I recited a verse and another man recited it differently. I said: The Messenger of Allah () taught me this. And the other man said: The Messenger of Allah () taught me too. So I went to the Prophet () and said: O Prophet of Allah, did you not teach me such and such a verse? He said: Yes. The other man said: Did you not teach me such and such a verse? He said: Yes. Jibril and Mikail, peace be upon them, came to me, and Jibril sat on my right and Mikail on my left. Jibril, peace be upon him, said: "Recite the Quran with one way of recitation. Mikail said: Teach him more, teach him more- until there were seven modes of recitation, each of which is good and sound."<D>It was narrated that Abu Saeed bin Mualla said:"The Messenger of Allah() said to me: Shall I not teach you the greatest Surah in the QUran before I leave the masjid? Then the Propeht() went to leave, so I reminded him, and he said: Al-hamdulillahi Rabbil-Alameen (All the praise is to Allah, the Lord of all that exists). It is the Seven Oft-Recited Verses, and it is the Grand Quran that has been given to me."<D>Then He taught the believers the path of divine Oneness so that the Jews and Christians had an indicationof what this divine Oneness means, saying: (Say (O Muslims): We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us) i.e. in Muhammad and the Quran (and that which was revealed unto Abraham) i.e. we believe in Abraham and his Scripture, (and Ishmael) and we believe in Ishmael and his Scripture, (and Isaac) and in Isaac and his Scripture, (and Jacob) and in Jacob and his Scripture, (and the tribes) and in the sons ofJacob and their Scriptures, (and that which Moses and Jesus received) i.e. we believe in Moses and the Torah and in Jesus and the Gospel, (and that which the Prophets received) we also believe in all the prophets and their Scriptures (from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them) that Allah sent them as prophets to teach divine Oneness, (and unto Him we have surrendered) we acknowledge that we worship Him and declare that there is only one true God.<D> (They ask thee) O Muhammad; the people who so asked were Zayd Ibn Muhalhil al-Tai and Adiyy IbnHatim al-Tai, both fishermen (what is made lawful for them) of game. (Say : (all) good things) all the immolated ones (are made lawful for you. And those beasts and birds of prey which ye have trained as hounds are trained, ye teach them) to abstain from eating game (that which Allah taught you) as Allah has taught you; (so eat of that which they) the trained dogs (catch for you and mention Allahs name upon it) upon immolating your game; and it is also said: upon sending the trained dogs upon the game, (and observe your duty to Allah) fear Allah about eating the meat of carrion. (Lo! Allah is swift to take account) His punishment is severe; it is also said that this means: when He is swift when He takes people to task.<D>(Verily We have brought them a Scripture) Allah says: We have sent them Muhammad (pbuh) with the Quran (which We expound with knowledge) with knowledge from Us; it is also said that this means: We have taught it, (a guidance) from error (and a mercy) from torment (for a people who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran.
role of dua in destiny or can dua changes our destiny? if yes, then how is destiny already written? --T--? --T--	We take note of your question, then how is destiny already written. Your query is since Taqdeer [destiny] is already written, then there is no scope of change. Accordingly, how can dua change destiny. In order to easily understand the issue, it is important to understand what Taqdeer actually is. Taqdeer refers to the perfect and absolute knowledge of Allah. He knows everything ahead of time. The knowledge of Allah has no defect. Everything will be according to the knowledge of Allah.[1] It should also be noted that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa-sallam narrated a hadith on dua changing Taqdeer. Refer to the following hadith: : :Translation: Hadhrat Salman [Radhiyallahu Anhu] narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:Nothing turns back the Decree except dua [Sunan-Tirmidhi 4/16 Darul Al-Garb-Al-Islam] Almighty Allah knows ahead of time whether one will make dua or not, Hence, dua does not change Taqdeer which is prewritten and it is in the absolute knowledge of Allah	Narrated Ubayy ibn Umarah:I asked: Messenger of Allah () may I wipe over the socks? He replied: Yes. He asked: For one day? He replied: For one day. He again asked: And for two days? He replied: For two days too. He again asked: And for three days? He replied: Yes, as long as you wish.Abu Dawud said: Another version says: He asked him about the period until he reached the period of seven days. The Messenger of Allah () replied: Yes, as long as you wish (i.e. there is no time limit).Abu Dawud said: There is a variance in the chain of narrators of this tradition. The chain is not strong.Another chain from Yahya b. Ayyub is also disputed.<D>Abu Huraira reported:The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Should I not suggest to you that by which Allah obliterates the sins and elevates the ranks (of a man). They (the hearers) said: Yes, Messenger of Allah. He said: Performing the ablution thoroughly despite odds, tranverside of more paces towards the mosque, and waiting for the next prayer after observing a prayer, and that is mindfulness.<D>Salim narrated on the authority of his father (Allah be pleased with him) that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) entered the House along with Usama b. Zaid, Bilal and Uthman b. Talha. They closed the door from within, and, as they opened it, I was the first to get into it and meet Bilal, and I asked him:Did Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) observe prayer in it? He said: Yes, he observed prayer between these two Yemenite pillars (pillars situated towards the side of Yemen).<D>(O Prophet! Strive against the disbelievers) with the sword (and the hypocrites) with words! (Be harsh) be tough (with them) with both parties with words and actions. (Their ultimate abode is hell) their destiny is hell, (a hapless journeys end) they shall come to.<D>(Their home) their destiny (will be the Fire because of what they used to earn) because of what they used to say and do of idolatry.<D>(Whereupon) in this night of destiny (every wise command) every thing to take place from year to year (is made clear) is clarified,
Are Zaydis Muslims and part of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah?? --T--? --T--	The Zaidi Shiahs[1] are divided into three sects: the Batriyyah, the Sulaymaaniyyah and the Jaarudiyyah. The Batriyyah regard Sayyiduna Ali (Radhiyallaahu anh) to be the best from amongst the Sahaabah (Radhiyallaahu anhum). They do however accept the caliphate of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaahu anh) and Sayyiduna Umar (Radhiyallaahu anh) while withholding judgment on Sayyiduna Uthman (Radhiyallaahu anh). The Sulaymaaniyyah deem the caliphate of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaahu anh) and Sayyiduna Umar (Radhiyallaahu anh) an error. As far as Sayyiduna Uthmaan (Radhiyallaahu anh) is concerned, some amongst them regard him to be an apostate. The Jaarudiyyah curse Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaahu anh) and Sayyiduna Umar (Radhiyallaahu anh) along with Sayyiduna Uthmaan (Radhiyallaahu anh). According to the contemporary Yemeni scholar, Qaadhi Ismaeel ibn Ali Al-Akwa, the latter day Houthi Zaidis generally fall within the Jaarudi influence, with notable exceptions[2]. To curse Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaahu anh) and Sayyiduna Umar (Radhiyallaahu anh) is a grave offence and an act of kufr (disbelief)[3]. In general, the Zaidi Shiahs are regarded to be Muslims, albeit not from the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaaah. We cannot pass a blanket ruling of kufr on them. One should not approach them in an abusive or disrespectful manner. They should rather be approached in an adequate and diplomatic manner. If this method is adopted, they may lend an ear and Allah Taaala may guide them through us. Muajul I	Narrated Al-Qasim bin Muhammad:`Aisha, (complaining of headache) said, "Oh, my head"! Allahs Apostle said, "I wish that had happened while I was still living, for then I would ask Allahs Forgiveness for you and invoke Allah for you." Aisha said, "Wa thuklayah! By Allah, I think you want me to die; and If this should happen, you would spend the last part of the day sleeping with one of your wives!" The Prophet said, "Nay, I should say, Oh my head! I felt like sending for Abu Bakr and his son, and appoint him as my successor lest some people claimed something or some others wished something, but then I said (to myself), Allah would not allow it to be otherwise, and the Muslims would prevent it to be otherwise".<D>Ibn Abi Laila said:Prayer passed through three stages. And out people narrated to us that Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) said; it is to my liking that the prayer of Muslims or believers should be united (i.e., in congregation), so much so that I intended to send people to the houses to announce the time of prayer; and I also resolved that I should order people to stand at (the tops of) the forts and announce the time of the prayer for Muslims; and they struck the bell or were about to strike the bell (to announce the time for prayer). Then came a person from among the Ansar who said: Messenger of Allah, when I returned from you, as I saw your anxiety. I saw (in sleep) a person with two green clothes on him; he stood on the mosque and called (people) to prayer. He then sat down for a short while and stood up and pronounced in a like manner, except that he added: “The time for prayer has come”. If the people did not call me (a liar), and according to the version of Ibn al-Muthanna, if you did not call me (a liar). I would say that I was awake; I was awake; I was not asleep. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) said: According to the version of Ibn al-Muthanna, Allah has shown you a good (dream). But the version of ‘Amr does not have the words: Allah has shown you a good (dream). Then ask Bilal to pronounce the ADHAN (to call to the prayer). ‘Umar (in the meantime) said: I also had a dream like the one he had. But as he informed earlier. I was ashamed (to inform). Our people have narrated to us: when a person came (to the mosque during the prayer in congregation), he would ask (about the RAKAHS of prayer), and he would be informed about the number of RAKAHS already performed. They would stand (in prayer) along with the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him): some in standing position; others bowing; some sitting and some praying along with the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him).Ibn al-Muthanna reported from ‘Amr from Hussain b. Abi Laila, saying ; Until Mu’adh came. Shu’bah said ; I heard it from Hussain who said : I shall follow the position (in the prayer in which I find him (the prophet)). . . you should do in a similar way.Abu Dawud said: I then turned to the tradition reported by ‘Amr b. Marzuq he said; then Ma’adh came and they (the people) hinted at him. Shu’bah said; I heard it from hussain who said: Mu’adh then said; I shall follow the position (in the prayer when I join it) in which I find him (the prophet). He then said: Mu’adh has prayer when I join it in which I find him (the prophet). He then said: MU’adh has introduced for you a SUNNAH (a model behaviour), so you should do in a like manner.He said; our people have narrated to us; when the Messenger of Allah () came to Madina, he commanded them (the people) to keep fast for three days. Thereafter the Quranic verses with regard to the fasts during Ramadan were revealed. But they were people who were not accustomed to keep fast ; hence the keeping of the fasts was hard for them; so those who could not keep fast would feed an indigent; then the month”. The concession was granted to the patient and the traveler; all were commanded to keep fast.<D>It was narrated from Thalabah bin Zahdam that:Ali appointed Abu Masud over the people, then went out on the day of Eid and said: O people, it is not part of the sunnah to pray before the imam."<D>(Those who have been driven from their homes) the disbelievers of Mecca drove them from their homes (unjustly) without any right or crime (only because they said: Our Lord is Allah) only because they said: there is no deity except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. (For had it not been for Allahs repelling some men by means of others) and so He checks by means of the prophets the believers. And through the believers He checks the disbelievers, and through the fighters He checks those who do not take part in fighting; if it had not been for this (cloisters) the cloisters of monks (and churches) of the Jews (and oratories) the Magians houses of fire, because these were safe from Muslims (and mosques) of theMuslims, (wherein the name of Allah is oft mentioned) repeating the formulas: Allah is the greatest andthere is no deity except Allah, (would assuredly have been pulled down. Verily Allah helpeth one) against his enemies (who helpeth Him) who helps His Prophet in jihad. (Lo! Allah is Strong) to help His Prophet and whoever helps His Prophet, (Almighty) He is Mighty in His vengeance against the enemies of His Prophet.<D>And from his narration on the authority of Ibn Abbas that he said in the interpretation of Allahs saying (Lo! We have given thee (O Muhammad) a signal victory): (Lo! We have given thee (O Muhammad) a signal victory) without fighting, and the treaty of al-Hudaybiyyah is part of this victory, except that in al- Hudaybiyyah they threw stones at each other; it is also said that this means: We have enjoined for you a manifest judgement; We honoured you with Islam and prophethood and commanded you to call people to them,<D>(Then, when they have reached their term) when the waiting period is over, before having major ritual ablution, after the end of the third period of menstruation, (take them back in kindness) before they have major ritual ablution after the third period of menstruation, and then they should be treated with kindness (or part from them in kindness) do not prolong their waiting period, and give them all their rights, (and call to witness) both for divorcing them and taking them back (two just men among you) two free, upright, Muslim men, (and keep your testimony upright for Allah) and give your testimony before the judges for Allahs sake. (Whoso believeth in Allah and the Last) resurrection after death (is exhorted) believes (to act thus) i.e. regarding the expenditure, lodgement and delivering testimony. It is said that from the beginningof the surah up to here was revealed about the Prophet (pbuh) when he divorced Hafsah, and also about six prophetic Companions, among whom was Ibn Umar, who divorced their wives when they were in their periods, and so Allah forbade them from doing so, because it does not comply with the prophetic practice of divorce, and taught them about the latter. (And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah) upon committing a transgression and remain steadfast, (Allah will appoint a way out for him) from hardship; it is also said that this means: He will appoint a way out for him from transgression to acts of obedience; it is also said this means: from the Fire into Paradise,
Respected Mufti Saheb, I trust that you are well. I would like to find out with regards to the following; We have a family group on whatsapp.Recently, I encouraged everyone to recite a full quran as esaale sawaab for my mother. This was random and it was done solely as an act of encouragement without any compulsion on any member. We understand that there may be members who are not in a position to recite quran. There is no report back regarding who completed or not. There is also no fixed day, date or time. Is it permissible? Kindly Advise Jazakallah Khair? --T--? --T--	If you sent out a whatsapp message merely to encourage family members to make a Quran Khatam individually for your deceased mother without following a custom and specific procedure, then that is not prohibited. It is similar to verbally encouraging others to do acts of virtue. However, in doing so, the common whatsapp family group procedure should not be adopted	Narrated Aisha, Ummul Muminin:Zurarah ibn Awfa said that Aisha was asked about the midnight prayer of the Messenger of Allah (). She said: He used to offer his night prayer in congregation and then return to his family (in his house) and pray four rakahs. Then he would go to his bed and sleep, but the water for his ablution was placed covered near his head and his tooth-stick was also kept there until Allah awakened him at night. He then used the tooth-stick, performed ablution perfectly then came to the place of prayer and would pray eight rakahs, in which he would recite Surah al-Fatihah, and a surah from the Quran as Allah willed. He would not sit during any of them but sit after the eighth rakah, and would not utter the salutation, but recite (the Quran) during the ninth rakah. Then he would sit and supplicate as long as Allah willed, and beg Him and devote his attention to Him; He would utter the salutation once in such a loud voice that the inmates of the house were almost awakened by his loud salutation. He would then recite Surah al-Fatihah while sitting, bow while sitting, and then recite the Quran during the second rakah, and would bow and prostrate while sitting. He would supplicate Allah as long as He willed, then utter the salutation and turn away. This amount of prayer of the Messenger of Allah () continued till he put a weight. During that period he retrenched two rakahs from nine and began to pray six and seven rakahs standing and two rakahs sitting. This continued till he died.<D>Narrated Ibn `Abbas:I used to teach (the Quran to) some people of the Muhajirln (emigrants), among whom there was `Abdur Rahman bin `Auf. While I was in his house at Mina, and he was with `Umar bin Al-Khattab during `Umars last Hajj, `Abdur-Rahman came to me and said, "Would that you had seen the man who came today to the Chief of the Believers (`Umar), saying, O Chief of the Believers! What do you think about so-and-so who says, If `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-andsuch person, as by Allah, the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr was nothing but a prompt sudden action which got established afterwards. `Umar became angry and then said, Allah willing, I will stand before the people tonight and warn them against those people who want to deprive the others of their rights (the question of rulership). `Abdur-Rahman said, "I said, O Chief of the believers! Do not do that, for the season of Hajj gathers the riff-raff and the rubble, and it will be they who will gather around you when you stand to address the people. And I am afraid that you will get up and say something, and some people will spread your statement and may not say what you have actually said and may not understand its meaning, and may interpret it incorrectly, so you should wait till you reach Medina, as it is the place of emigration and the place of Prophets Traditions, and there you can come in touch with the learned and noble people, and tell them your ideas with confidence; and the learned people will understand your statement and put it in its proper place. On that, `Umar said, By Allah! Allah willing, I will do this in the first speech I will deliver before the people in Medina." Ibn `Abbas added: We reached Medina by the end of the month of Dhul-Hijja, and when it was Friday, we went quickly (to the mosque) as soon as the sun had declined, and I saw Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail sitting at the corner of the pulpit, and I too sat close to him so that my knee was touching his knee, and after a short while `Umar bin Al-Khattab came out, and when I saw him coming towards us, I said to Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail "Today `Umar will say such a thing as he has never said since he was chosen as Caliph." Sa`id denied my statement with astonishment and said, "What thing do you expect `Umar to say the like of which he has never said before?" In the meantime, `Umar sat on the pulpit and when the callmakers for the prayer had finished their call, `Umar stood up, and having glorified and praised Allah as He deserved, he said, "Now then, I am going to tell you something which (Allah) has written for me to say. I do not know; perhaps it portends my death, so whoever understands and remembers it, must narrate it to the others wherever his mount takes him, but if somebody is afraid that he does not understand it, then it is unlawful for him to tell lies about me. Allah sent Muhammad with the Truth and revealed the Holy Book to him, and among what Allah revealed, was the Verse of the Rajam (the stoning of married person (male & female) who commits illegal sexual intercourse, and we did recite this Verse and understood and memorized it. Allahs Apostle did carry out the punishment of stoning and so did we after him. I am afraid that after a long time has passed, somebody will say, By Allah, we do not find the Verse of the Rajam in Allahs Book, and thus they will go astray by leaving an obligation which Allah has revealed. And the punishment of the Rajam is to be inflicted to any married person (male & female), who commits illegal sexual intercourse, if the required evidence is available or there is conception or confession. And then we used to recite among the Verses in Allahs Book: O people! Do not claim to be the offspring of other than your fathers, as it is disbelief (unthankfulness) on your part that you claim to be the offspring of other than your real father. Then Allahs Apostle said, Do not praise me excessively as Jesus, son of Marry was praised, but call me Allahs Slave and His Apostles. (O people!) I have been informed that a speaker amongst you says, By Allah, if `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-and-such person. One should not deceive oneself by saying that the pledge of allegiance given to Abu Bakr was given suddenly and it was successful. No doubt, it was like that, but Allah saved (the people) from its evil, and there is none among you who has the qualities of Abu Bakr. Remember that whoever gives the pledge of allegiance to anybody among you without consulting the other Muslims, neither that person, nor the person to whom the pledge of allegiance was given, are to be supported, lest they both should be killed. And no doubt after the death of the Prophet we were informed that the Ansar disagreed with us and gathered in the shed of Bani Sa`da. `Ali and Zubair and whoever was with them, opposed us, while the emigrants gathered with Abu Bakr. I said to Abu Bakr, Lets go to these Ansari brothers of ours. So we set out seeking them, and when we approached them, two pious men of theirs met us and informed us of the final decision of the Ansar, and said, O group of Muhajirin (emigrants) ! Where are you going? We replied, We are going to these Ansari brothers of ours. They said to us, You shouldnt go near them. Carry out whatever we have already decided. I said, By Allah, we will go to them. And so we proceeded until we reached them at the shed of Bani Sa`da. Behold! There was a man sitting amongst them and wrapped in something. I asked, Who is that man? They said, He is Sa`d bin Ubada. I asked, What is wrong with him? They said, He is sick. After we sat for a while, the Ansars speaker said, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and praising Allah as He deserved, he added, To proceed, we are Allahs Ansar (helpers) and the majority of the Muslim army, while you, the emigrants, are a small group and some people among you came with the intention of preventing us from practicing this matter (of caliphate) and depriving us of it. When the speaker had finished, I intended to speak as I had prepared a speech which I liked and which I wanted to deliver in the presence of Abu Bakr, and I used to avoid provoking him. So, when I wanted to speak, Abu Bakr said, Wait a while. I disliked to make him angry. So Abu Bakr himself gave a speech, and he was wiser and more patient than I. By Allah, he never missed a sentence that I liked in my own prepared speech, but he said the like of it or better than it spontaneously. After a pause he said, O Ansar! You deserve all (the qualities that you have attributed to yourselves, but this question (of Caliphate) is only for the Quraish as they are the best of the Arabs as regards descent and home, and I am pleased to suggest that you choose either of these two men, so take the oath of allegiance to either of them as you wish. And then Abu Bakr held my hand and Abu Ubada bin `Abdullahs hand who was sitting amongst us. I hated nothing of what he had said except that proposal, for by Allah, I would rather have my neck chopped off as expiator for a sin than become the ruler of a nation, one of whose members is Abu Bakr, unless at the time of my death my own-self suggests something I dont feel at present. And then one of the Ansar said, I am the pillar on which the camel with a skin disease (eczema) rubs itself to satisfy the itching (i.e., I am a noble), and I am as a high class palm tree! O Quraish. There should be one ruler from us and one from you. Then there was a hue and cry among the gathering and their voices rose so that I was afraid there might be great disagreement, so I said, O Abu Bakr! Hold your hand out. He held his hand out and I pledged allegiance to him, and then all the emigrants gave the Pledge of allegiance and so did the Ansar afterwards. And so we became victorious over Sa`d bin Ubada (whom Al-Ansar wanted to make a ruler). One of the Ansar said, You have killed Sa`d bin Ubada. I replied, Allah has killed Sa`d bin Ubada. `Umar added, "By Allah, apart from the great tragedy that had happened to us (i.e. the death of the Prophet), there was no greater problem than the allegiance pledged to Abu Bakr because we were afraid that if we left the people, they might give the Pledge of allegiance after us to one of their men, in which case we would have given them our consent for something against our real wish, or would have opposed them and caused great trouble. So if any person gives the Pledge of allegiance to somebody (to become a Caliph) without consulting the other Muslims, then the one he has selected should not be granted allegiance, lest both of them should be killed."<D>This tradition has also been transmitted through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:In the Friday prayer he would recite Surah al-Jumu’ah (lxxi) and Surah al-Munafiqunn .<D>(He it is Who hath caused those of the People of the Scripture who disbelieved) i.e. Banul-Nadir (to go forth from their homes) and fortresses (unto the first exile) because they are the first to be gathered and exiled from Medina to Historic Syria, and specifically to Jericho and Adhriat, as a result of breaking their covenants with the Prophet (pbuh) after the battle of Uhud. (Ye deemed not) you did not have any hope, O group of believers, (that they) i.e. Banul-Nadir (would go forth) from Medina to Historic Syria, (while they) theBanul-Nadir (deemed that their strongholds) their fortresses (would protect them from Allah) from Allahschastisement. (But Allah reached them) Allah punished them and humiliated them through the killing of Kab Ibn al-Ashraf (from a place whereof they reckoned not) they did not think that Kab Ibn al-Ashraf would be killed nor did they have any fear regarding this, (and cast terror in their hearts) fear from Muhammad(pbuh) and his Companions, when they did not fear them at all before this (so that they ruined theirhouses) some of their houses (with their own hands) and throw its stones on the believers (and the hands of the believers) and they left some of their homes to the believers who destroyed them and threw their stones at them. (So learn a lesson, O ye who have eyes!) learn a lesson, O you who have insight in Religion, from what Allah has done to them concerning their exile.<D>(And those among the wandering Arabs) from the Banu Ghifar (who had an excuse came) to you, O Muhammad (in order that permission might be granted them) so that Allahs Messenger gives them permission not to take part in the Battle of Tabuk. (And those who lied to Allah and His messenger) in secret; it is also said this means: those who opposed Allahs Messenger in secret regarding jihad without having a permission from him (sat at home. A painful doom will fall on those of them who disbelieve) of the hypocrites: Abdullah Ibn Ubayy and his host.<D>(Lo! thy Lord) O Muhammad (knoweth how thou keepest vigil sometimes nearly) less than (two thirds of the night) up to half of the night, (or (sometimes) half) and sometimes you keep vigil half of the night (or athird thereof) and you keep vigil a third of the night; it is also said this means: and sometimes less than half of the night, (as do a party of those with thee) and a group of believers with you who keep vigil of the night in prayer. (Allah measureth the night and the day) Allah knows the hours of the day and night. (He knoweth that ye count it not) i.e. keep track of the hours of the night; it is also said that this means: He knows you will not be able to persevere in that which you are commanded of prayer in the night, (and turneth unto you in mercy) and so He forgives you if you do not pray at night. (Recite, then, of the Quran) when youperform the prayers (that which is easy for you) 100 verses and more; and it is also said this means: whatever you wish to recite of the Quran. (He knoweth that there are sick folk among you) wounded people among you who cannot pray at night, (while others travel in the land) fleeing from something or (in search of Allahs bounty) of Allahs provision and other things, and it is hard on them to pray at night, (and others (still) are fighting for the cause of Allah) for the obedience of Allah who will find it hard to pray at night. (So recite of it) of the Quran in your prayers (that which is easy (for you), and establish worship) complete the five daily prayers including what is required for its validity of ritual ablution, bowings,prostrations and the observation of their due times (and pay the poor-due) from your wealth (and (so) lendunto Allah) by giving to charity; and it is also said: by doing righteous works (a goodly loan) truly and sincerely from your hearts.(Whatsoever good) alms or righteous works (ye send before you for your souls, ye will surely find it) find its reward (with Allah) in Paradise preserved for you, neither stolen, drowned, burnt or eaten by borer,(better) than what you have left in the life of the world (and greater in the recompense) than that whichyou have. (And seek forgiveness of Allah) from your sins. (Lo! Allah is Forgiving) He forgives whoever repents, (Merciful) towards he who dies repentant, because of the mercy of he who is enveloped in his cloak. And of the surah in which the Cloaked One is mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 56 verses, 255 words and 1,010 letters:Surah 74: The Cloaked One (al?Muddaththir)And of the surah in which the Cloaked One is mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 56 verses, 255 words and1,010 letters:
. Assalamu Alaikum, For example, in Chittagong, Sunset is at 5.11 pm .. When should I break my fast? at 5.12 pm or 5.13 pm? how many minutes should be in gap between sunset and iftar ? What timing would be preferable / permitted in this timing cases? please let me know clearly.. In my area, one masajid whistles after 2 minutes, another masajid whistles after 3 minutes of Sun-set . Should I follow the whistle of my nearest Masajid or I should go according to my own calculations/timings gathered? I mainly follow the below website to calculate/gather Timings: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/bangladesh/chittagong Jazakallahu Khairan . .? --T--? --T--	The time for iftaar is at sunset. Azan is not necessary to break the fast.[1] The Fuqahaa have stated that it is Waajib to exercise precaution in breaking fast.[2] The computed timetables for sunset are generally accurate. A delay of two or three minutes after the sunset time is acceptable. If your local masjid has sought the council of an expert, then it would be correct for you to follow the whistle of your local masjid	‘A’ishah said:The Messenger of Allah () recited this verse: “He it is who has sent down to thee the Book: in it are verses basic or fundamental . . . .” Up to “men of understanding”. She said: The Messenger of Allah () then said: When you see those people who follow that which is allegorical in the Quran, those are the people whom Allah has named (in the Quran). So avoid them.<D>This tradition has also been transmitted through a different chain of narrators. This version adds:In the Friday prayer he would recite Surah al-Jumu’ah (lxxi) and Surah al-Munafiqunn .<D>Narrated `Urwa:Aisha told me, "Allahs Apostle used to examine them according to this Verse: "O you who believe! When the believing women come to you, as emigrants test them . . . for Allah is Oft- Forgiving, Most Merciful." (60.10-12) Aisha said, "When any of them agreed to that condition Allahs Apostle would say to her, I have accepted your pledge of allegiance. He would only say that, but, by Allah he never touched the hand of any women (i.e. never shook hands with them) while taking the pledge of allegiance and he never took their pledge of allegiance except by his words (only).<D>(So travel with thy household in a portion of the night) at the end of the night, at dawn, (and follow you their backs) walk behind them in the direction of Saar . (Let none of you turn round) let none of you lag behind, (but go whither ye are commanded) towards Saar.<D> (The chieftains of his people, who were scornful) towards believing, (said unto those whom they despised)those who were overpowered, (unto such of them as believed) among the weak: (Know ye that Salih is one sent from his Lord) to you? (They said: Lo! In that wherewith he) Salih (has been sent we are believers) .<D>. (And they (women) have rights) and inviolability with their husbands (similar to those) of their husbands (over them in kindness) in kind companionship and intercourse, (and men are a degree above them) in relation to the reasoning faculty, inheritance, blood money, as witnesses in court and also that which they owe them interms of expenditure and service. (Allah is Mighty) in that He is vengeful vis--vis whoever leaves that which is between a husband and wife of rights and inviolability, (Wise) regarding that which He has ruled between them.
Salam. In the Sharia, what are valid conditions for a man to not speak with a woman? Is a man allowed to not speak with a woman, even if he hurt her by a mistake and feels uncomfortable speaking with women? Is it wrong for a man to stay quiet by not saying anything to a woman who he hurt, even thought she accepted his apology without him saying anything?? --T--? --T--	You enquire what are valid conditions for a man to speak to a woman. It should be pointed out that Shariah permits a ghair mahram male and female to talk to each other only if there is a valid excuse in Shariah. Hence, the question should be, what are the valid conditions in Shariah to talk to a ghair mahram woman? Shariah advises us avoid any unnecessary contact with women to safeguard us from being caught in shaytans and nafs snare which leads to pursing our carnal desires. Interaction with women should only be limited to a pressing need. In the enquired scenario, you state that the women in reference has accepted your apology, so there is no apparent need to apologize. Expressing of an apology is enough. You are not excused to speak to her	It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said:"The Messenger of Allab passed by a man who was leading another man with something that he had stipulated in a vow. The Prophet took it and broke it, and he said: It is a vow." (Sahih)Chatper 136. It Is Permissible To Speak During Tawaf<D>Narrated Wail ibn Hujr:When a woman went out in the time of the Prophet () for prayer, a man attacked her and overpowered (raped) her. She shouted and he went off, and when a man came by, she said: That (man) did such and such to me. And when a company of the Emigrants came by, she said: That man did such and such to me. They went and seized the man whom they thought had had intercourse with her and brought him to her. She said: Yes, this is he. Then they brought him to the Messenger of Allah (). When he (the Prophet) was about to pass sentence, the man who (actually) had assaulted her stood up and said: Messenger of Allah, I am the man who did it to her. He (the Prophet) said to her: Go away, for Allah has forgiven you. But he told the man some good words (AbuDawud said: meaning the man who was seized), and of the man who had had intercourse with her, he said: Stone him to death. He also said: He has repented to such an extent that if the people of Medina had repented similarly, it would have been accepted from them.Abu Dawud said: Asbat bin Nasr has also transmitted it from Simak.<D>(Another chain) from Adi bin Hatim who said:"I went to the Prophet () while he was sitting in the Masjid, the people said: This is Adi bin Hatim. And I came without having a treaty nor a writ. When I was brought to him, he took my hand. Prior to that he had said: I hope that Allah will place his hand in my hand." He said: "He stood with me, and a woman and a boy met him and said: We have a need from you. He stood with them, until he was finished dealing with what they wanted. Then he took me by the hand until he brought me to his house. A slave girl brought him a cushion to sit on, and I sat in front of him. He expressed thanks and praise for Allah then said: What has caused you to flee from saying La Ilaha Illallah? Do you know of another god other than Him?" He said: "I said: No." He said: "Then he talked for some time, and then said: You refuse to say Allahu Akbar because you know that there is something greater than Allah?" He said: "I said: No. He said: Indeed the Jews are those who Allah is wrath with, and the Christians have strayed." He said: "I said: Indeed I am a Muslim, Hanif." He said: "I saw his face smiling with happiness." He said: "Then he ordered that I stop with him at the home of a man from the Ansar, whom he would frequently visit in the mornings and the evenings. When I was with him at night, a people in woolen garments of these Nimar (a cloth with certain patters, and the word appeared before) came. Then he performed Salat and stood to encourage them (the people) to give (charity) to them. Then he said: Even with a Sa or half a Sa, or a handful or part of a handful, to save the face of one of you from the heat of Hell, or the Fire. And even if it be by a date or a part of a date - for indeed one of you shall meet Allah and it shall be said to him what I say to you: "Have I not given hearing and seeing to you?" He shall say: "Of course." It will be said: "Have I not given you wealth and children?" He shall say: "Of course." It will be said: "So where is what you have sent forth for yourself?" He will look before him and behind him, on his right and on his left, but he shall not find anything to protect his face from the heat of Hell. Let one of you protect his face from the Fire, even if with part of a date, and if he does not find that, then with a good statement. For indeed I do not fear poverty for you - Allah will aid you and grant you, such that a woman can travel on her camel howda from Yathrib to Al-Hirah, or further, without fear of being robbed. I began thinking to myself: "Where would the thieves of Taiy be then?"<D>(It is because he is possessed of wealth and children) He says: do not obey him even if he has wealth and children. This man had 9,000 measures of silver and ten children<D>(And if ye fear) if you know (a breech between them twain (the man and wife)) a dispute between the man and woman and you cannot establish who is at fault, (appoint an arbiter from his folk) from the mans folk to the man so that he can hear what he has to say and therefore establish whether he is in the right or wrong (and an arbiter from her folk) from the womans folk to the woman in order to hear what she has to say and therefore establish whether she is in the right or wrong. (If they) the arbiters (desire amendment) between the man and the woman, (Allah will make them of one mind) i.e. the arbiters, the man and thewoman. (Lo! Allah is ever Knower) of the agreement and disagreement of the arbiters, (Aware) of the doingof the woman and the man. The verses from Allahs saying: (Men are in charge of women, because Allah hath made the one of them to excel the other) to His saying: (If they desire amendment Allah will make them of one mind. Lo! Allah is ever Knower, Aware) were revealed about the daughter of Muhammad Ibn Salamah. Her husband, Asad Ibn al-Rabi had slapped her because she refused to sleep with him. Consequently, she went to the Prophet (pbuh) to seek retaliation against her husband, but Allah prohibited her from doing so.<D>(That issued from between the loins) of a man (and ribs) the ribs of a woman.
Asalamualikum! My question is if one does the ghusl just to cool off or like a normal bath taken in the morning, does he need to do wadhu as well for praying Salah?? --T--? --T--	It is not necessary to perform wudhu for namaaz after taking a bath,[1] unless the wudhu breaks before performing namaaz	It was narrated from Abdullah that:He saw a man praying with his feet together. He said: "He is not following the Sunnah. If he were to shift his weight from one to the other I would like that better."<D>Narrated Ibn Abi Laila:No one told us that the Prophet () had offered Duha prayer except Umm Hani. She said that the Prophet () had taken bath in her house on the day of the Conquest of Mecca and prayed eight rakahs. But no one saw him afterwards praying these rakahs.<D>Ibn Umar reported that when a person saw anything in sleep during the lifetime of Allahs Messenger (may peace he upon him) he narrated it to Allahs Messenger, and I also had a longing that I should also see in a dream something which I should narrate to Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) and I was at that time an unmarried young man. I was sleeping in the mosque during the lifetime of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) tl) at I saw in a dream as if two Angels have taken hold of me and they have carried me to the fire, and, lo, it was built like the easing of a well and had two pillars like those of a well; and, lo, there were people in it whom I knew and I cried out:I seek refuge with Allah from Hell-fire; I seek refuge with Allah from Hell-fire. Then another Angel joined the two others, and said unto me: You need not fear I narrated this dream to llafsa and she narrated it to Allahs Messenger, whereupon Allahs Apostle said: Worthy is this man Abdullah, O that he would pray at night, and Silim added that Abdullah afterwards slept only but for a small part of the night.<D>(Being sparing of their help to you (believers)) they claimed they took pity on the believers; it is also said that this means: they are too niggardly when it is a question of spending on the believers. (But when the fear) of the enemy (cometh, then thou (Muhammad) seet them) the hypocrites in the Ditch (regarding thee with rolling eyes like one who fainteth unto death) like the one suffering from the pangs of death. (Then, when the fear) of the enemy (departeth, they scald you with sharp tongues) they attack and vilify you (in their greed for wealth (from the spoil)) they are stingy when it comes to spending in the way of Allah.(Such) those who have such traits (have not believed) are not sincere in their faith. (Therefore Allah maketh their deeds fruitless) Allah thwarts their good deeds by means of their evil works. (And that) thwarting good deeds (is easy for Allah).<D>(The Forgiver of sin) He forgives the sins of those who say: "there is no deity except Allah", (the Acceptor of repentance) He accepts those who repent of idolatry, (the Stern in punishment) regarding those who die as idolaters, (the Bountiful) the Possessor of favour and grace and independence from need; that is to say he has favours and graces for those who believe in him and is independent from need of those who disbelievein Him. (There is no God) who does this (save Him. Unto Him is the journeying) to Him is the journeying of those who believe in Him as well as of those who do not believe in Him.<D>(They said: By Allah, well ye know) O people of Egypt (we came not to do evil in the land) the land of Egypt by stealing or harming people, (and are no thieves) we have not taken what you are looking for.
i have a question about haidh and istihadha. Example: In month #1 a woman has haidh for 5 days and 25 days of complete purity. In month #2 she has haidh for 6 days and complete purity for 24 days. In month #3 she then has bleeding for 12 days and complete purity for 18 days. She realizes she has experienced istihadha in month #3 and that only the first 6 days were considered haidh. in month #4 she then has bleeding for 12 days and complete purity for 18 days Question: For month #4 does the woman consider 6 days as haidh based on month # 2 and the rest of the days of bleeding as istihadha? Or for month #4 does the woman consider ten days as her haidh based on month #3 and the rest of the days of bleeding as istihadha?? --T--? --T--	Sister in Islaam, In principle, the minimum period for a menstrual cycle is three days and the maximum period is ten days[1]. The minimum period for clean days (tuhr) is fifteen days[2] while there is no maximum period for a clean period[3]. Any blood for lesser than three days or more than ten days will be considered istihaadhah (abnormal vaginal bleeding)[4]. If your normal cycle is less than 10 days and you bleed till 10 days, consider your cycle to be changed[5]. However, if you bleed for more than 10 days, after your habit has changed to ten days, then anything exceeding 10 days will be considered istihaadhah. All days of blood will be added together unless there is a fifteen day gap of no blood in between. In the enquired situation, in months three and four, you will regard the first 6 days to be haidh, and days 7-12 will be regarded istihaadhah. Muajul I	Narrated `Aisha:the wife of the Prophet, "I used to sleep in front of Allahs Apostle with my legs opposite his Qibla (facing him); and whenever he prostrated, he pushed my feet and I withdrew them and whenever he stood, I stretched them." `Aisha added, "In those days there were no lamps in the houses."<D>Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported:We used to practise azl while the Quran was revealed (during the days when the Holy Prophet was alive).<D>Adiyy bin Thabit narrated from his father, that :the Prophet said about the Mustahadah that she should: "Leave the Salat for the days of her period which she menstruates in, then perform Ghusl, and perform Wudu for every Salat, and observe Saum and perform Salat."<D>Allah will say to them: (Eat) of the fruits (and drink) from the rivers (at ease) fearing no sickness or death (for that which ye sent on before you) for that which you did of righteous works; and it is also said this means: for the fasting and prayers you offered, (in past days) i.e. in the days of the life of the world.<D>(Then opened We the gates of heaven) for 40 days (with pouring water) with pouring rain. <D>(What expect they) is there any sign left for them (save the like of the days of those who passed away) except the punishment of those who passed away (before them) among the disbelievers? (Say) O Muhammad: (Expect then!) the descent of punishment and my own destruction! (I am with you among the expectant) of the descent of punishment and destruction upon you.
1. When we are reciting the Quraan after Fajr salah (but before Ishraq) and come across a sajdah-tilawat verse, should we immediately make sajdah or should we wait for sunrise to be over? 2. If the answer is NO, then what must we do if we forgot to make sajdah after sunrise can we do it whenever we remember (even if it is after 1 day)? 3. If we do sajdah later, do we need to be in wudu at the time of doing sajdah? ? --T--? --T--	1. Sajdah Tilaawat may be performed after Fajr Salaat before sunrise.2. If one did not make Sajdah immediately after the obligation, then he/she may do it at anytime later provided it is not at sunrise, midday or sunset	Ibn Umar narrated that:The Prophet (S) said: "Salat in the night is two by two. So when you fear the dawn (is near) then make it odd by one, and make that the last of your Salat odd."<D>It was narrated that Muadhah Al-Adawiyyah said:"A woman asked Aishah: Should a menstruating woman make up the Salah she misses? She said: Are you a Haruri? [1] We used to menstruate during the time of Allahs Messenger () but we did not make up the missed Salah nor were we commanded to do so."[1] Meaning are you one of the Khawarij. Harura is a place associated with a group of the Khawarij.<D>It wasnarrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said:“The Messenger ofAllah () said: ‘You may come across people who offer a prayer atthe wrong time. If you meet them, then perform prayer in your housesat the time that you know, then pray with them and make thatvoluntary.”<D>(And they cry: O master) when their patience run out, they cry: O master of the Fire! (Let thy Lord make an end of us). The custodian of the Fire answers them after 40 years, (He saith: Lo! here ye must remain) you will dwell eternally in the torment and you will never come out.<D>(This) torment, is (forasmuch as ye made the revelations of Allah) Allahs Scripture and Messenger (a jest) a mockery, (and the life of the world beguiled you) and that which is in the life of the world beguiled you such that you abandoned the obedience of your Lord. (Therefore this day they come not forth from thence) from the Fire, (nor can they make amends) nor return to the life of the world; these are the ones who are giventheir records in their left hands. <D>(But his Lord chose him) to make repentance (and placed him among the righteous) among the messengers.
Assalamu alaikum Masala Jus for my own satisfaction I wanted to ask I bought a jamaat bus Which I would use khaas for the Jamaats pick up n drop off n to giv to local n foreign Jamaats to use For local Jamaa we decided $600 for a chilla Foreign is no charge Now I asked my 3d Bros. We are all close n friends That if the bros wanted to contribute to this N what it would b used for Bros contributed n alhamdulillah we hav the bus n alhamdulillah its been used what we got it for However the times wher the Jamaa is not using its parked at my place Can I still use it for my personal school run ? But the moment the Jamaa needs it Jamaat will b given priority It Wil not in anyway n held back from the Jamaa Its only the time its jus sitting there Its all registered under my name N I initiated it Im only askin So shaitan doesnt play wit my head The Bros I hav also told them They are aware of this The $600 or any money we get from the bus Goes in an account for its rego n maintenance? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. You state you are asking the question for your own satisfaction and you do not want shaitaan to play with your head. You first stated you bought the bus khaas for jamaats pick up and drop of. You also state the bus is registered under your name. You then ask whether you could use the bus for personal school run. Brother if you really want personal satisfaction and you don`t want shaitaan to play with you, you should be upright and straight in your dealings. In the enquired situation, there are many concerns. On one hand you state the bus was bought khaas for jamaat and on the other hand you ask whether you could use the bus for personal school run. This is inconsistent with the khaas purpose you bought the bus for. Shaitaan and your conscious will always bother you on this. You did not state how much you and your friends contributed to the bus. However, you state the bus is in your name and kept by you. The 600 is set aside for maintenance. What if the maintenance is not equivalent to 600 or it is more? What if you pass away? Will the bus in your estate? Our advise is you meet with the brothers who contributed for the bus and show them this fatwa. Adopt one of the two official positions. The bus belongs to the jamaat and is an amanat for jamaat work. This should be recorded and kept by your friends. The bus should only be used for that. Alternatively, you purchase the bus from your friends. Arrange to pay them their contributions and you become the sole owner of the bus and use it as you want. You may dedicate the bus for jamaat work as well. You may even pay your friends from the 600 you receive from the jamaats. In this way your dealings will be clear and you would not be a victim of shaitaan`s tricks and plays. Rasulullah salallahu alayhi wa sallam advised; (2/ 14) . Leave that which puts you in doubt for that which has no doubt And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	AbdurRahman ibn Bishr al-Ansari al-Azraq said:Two men from the locality of Kindah came while AbuMasud al-Ansari was sitting n a circle. They said: Is there any man who decides between us. A man from the circle said: I, AbuMasud took a handful of pebbles and threw at him, saying: Hush! It is disapproved to make haste in decision.<D>Narrated Al-Aswad bin Yazid:I asked `Aisha "What did the Prophet use to do at home?" She said, "He used to work for his family, and when he heard the Adhan (call for the prayer), he would go out."<D>Narrated Ibn `Abbas:Abu Sa`id bin Malik Al-Khudri returned from a journey and his family offered him some meat of sacrifices offered at `Id ul Adha. On that he said, "I will not eat it before asking (whether it is allowed)." He went to his maternal brother, Qatada bin N i man, who was one of the Badr warriors, and asked him about it. Qatada said, "After your departure, an order was issued by the Prophet cancelling the prohibition of eating sacrifices after three days."<D>(Say) O Muhammad: (If I had that for which ye are impatient) i.e. punishment, (then would the case (ere this) have been decided between me and you) you would have already been destroyed. (Allah is best aware of the wrong-doers) of the punishment of the idolaters: al-Nadr Ibn al-Harith and his folk. Then, the punishment for which al-Nadr Ibn al-Harith asked happened: he was killed in captivity on the Day of Badr.<D>(And if all the trees in the earth were pens, and the sea) were ink, (with seven more seas to help it) and seven more seas were ink and were used to write the words of Allah and the knowledge of Allah, (the words of Allah could not be exhausted) the words and knowledge of Allah would not be exhausted; it is also said that this means: Allahs providence would not be exhausted. (Allah is Mighty) in His sovereignty and dominion, (Wise) in His command and decree.<D>(They even asked of him his guests for an ill purpose) they wanted his guests, Gabriel and the angels who were with him, for their abominable deed. (Then We blinded their eyes) Gabriel blinded their eyes ((and said): Taste now My punishment after My warnings!) And I said to them: taste now My punishment and the warning of My warners!
The incident of huzur s.a.w performing juhr namaz with his grand children Sitting on his shoulder?i want to know the details of this incident.? --T--? --T--	Hereunder is the narration that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) performed salah while one of his grandsons was on his back. ... Translation: It is narrated from Abdullah ibn Shaddad that his father said, The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) came out to us for one of the night prayers while carrying Hasan or Husayn. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) came forward and put him down. Then he said the takbir and started to pray. He prostrated during his prayer, and made the prostration lengthy. My father said, I raised my head and saw the child on the back of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) while he was prostrating so I went back to my prostration. When the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) finished praying, the people said, O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), you prostrated during the prayer for so long that we thought that something had happened or that you were receiving a revelation. He said, No such thing happened. My son was riding on my back and I did not like to disturb him until he had enough. (Sunan al-Nasai, 1141; Mustadrak al-Hakim, 4775; Sunan al-Bayhaqi, 3423) And Allah Tal Knows Best	Narrated Abu Dharr:I entered the mosque while Allahs Apostle was sitting there. When the sun had set, the Prophet said, "O Abu Dharr! Do you know where this (sun) goes?" I said, "Allah and His Apostle know best." He said, "It goes and asks permission to prostrate, and it is allowed, and (one day) it, as if being ordered to return whence it came, then it will rise from the west." Then the Prophet recited, "That: "And the sun runs on its fixed course (for a term decreed)," (36.38) as it is recited by `Abdullah.<D>Abu Umama reported:We were sitting in the mosque in the company of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). A person came there and said: Allahs Messenger, I have committed an offence which deserves the imposition of hadd upon me, so impose it upon me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) kept silent. He repeated it and said: Allahs Messenger, I have committed an offence which deserves the imposition of hadd upon me, so impose it upon me. He (the Holy Prophet) kept silent, and it was at this time that Iqama was pronounced for prayer (and the prayer was observed). And when Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) had concluded the payer that person followed Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). Abu Umama said: I too followed Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) after he had concluded the prayer, so that I should know what answer he would give to that person. That person remained attached to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, I have committed an offence which deserves imposition of hadd upon me, so impose it upon me. Abu Umama reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said to him: Didnt you see that as you got out of the house, you performed ablution perfectly well. He said: Allahs Messenger, of course. I did it. He again said to him: Then you observed prayer along with us. He said: Allahs Messenger, yes, it is so. Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said to him: Verily, Allah has exempted you from the imposition of hadd, or he said. From your sin.<D>Narrated Ata ibn Yasar:The Prophet () said: When one of you is in doubt about his prayer, and does not know how much he has prayed, three or four rakahs, he should pray one (additional) rakah and make two prostrations while sitting before giving the salutation. If the (additional) rakah which he prayed is the fifth one, he will make it an even number by these two prostrations. If it is the fourth one, the two prostrations will be a disgrace for the devil.<D>(And he) Satan (had no warrant) no power or the ability to impose his will (whatsoever against them) against the Children of Israel, (save) except to the measure (that We would know him who believeth in the Hereafter) that We know he who, in preeternity, believed in resurrection after death (from him who is in doubt thereof) from him who is in doubt about the coming of the Hour; (and thy Lord) O Muhammad (taketh note of all things) relating to their works.<D>(Or say ye) O Jews and Christians (that Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes) the children of Jacob (were Jews or Christians) as you claim? (Say) to them, O Muhammad! (Do ye know best, or doth Allah?) do you know best about their religion or does Allah? Allah has already informed us that Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian. (And who is more unjust) in his disbelief and more insolent and daring vis--vis Allah (than he who hideth a testimony which he hath received from Allah) in the Torah concerning the prophethood of this Prophet (pbuh)? (Allah is not unaware) heedless (of what ye do) aboutconcealing your testimony.<D>(Then, when the bearer of glad tidings came) i.e. Judah carrying the shirt, (he laid it on his face and he became a seer once more) he regained his sight. (He said) to his children and grandchildren: (Said I not unto you that I know from Allah that which ye know not?) did I not tell you that Joseph is still alive?
1Please give me the full incident of umme maabad and huzur s.a.w. 2 are all the hadees sahih in the main 6 books of hadees?? --T--? --T--	1) When Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was making hijrah to Madinah Munawwarah, he passed the tent of Umme Mabad Radhi Allahu Anha who was a noble and hospitable woman. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallams glance fell on a young goat in the corner of her tent. When he enquired about it, Umme Mabad Radhi Allahu Anha replied, this goat is dreadfully frail and weak. It is unable to graze with the rest of the herd out in the fields. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked, does she have any milk? She replied, how can she ever have milk in this condition? Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked, do I have your permission to milk her? She replied, may my parents be sacrificed for you. If there is any milk in them, you are more than welcome to help yourself. Reciting bismillah, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam placed his blessed hand over its udders, which miraculously started filling up with milk. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam then set about milking the goat. A huge container, from which eight to ten people could satiate themselves, filled up with its milk. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam offered the milk to Umme Mabad Radhi Allahu Anha first. She drank to her fill. He then offered the container to his companions and then he drank right at the end. He once again milked the goat until the container was brimming with milk yet again. He then handed the container over to her and continued with his journey. In the evening, when Abu Mabad Radhi Allahu Anhu returned home after grazing the goats, he noticed a huge container of milk lying there. Taken aback by by this startling spectacle, he asked, where did this milk come from, Umme Mabad Radhi Allahu Anha? This goat had not a drop of milk. She replied, today an exceptionally blessed man happened to pass this way. By Allah! This is due to his barakah. She then went on to recount what transpired. Abu Mabad Radhi Allahu Anhu remarked, enlighten me a bit more about this man. Umme Mabad Radhi Allahu Anha recounted Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wassallams countenance, his divine nobility, his awe-inspiring nature and his indefinable dignity. Abu Mabad Radhi Allahu Anha remarked, okay, now I know who you are talking about. This is the same man from Quraysh tribe. I will certainly present myself before him as well.[1] 2) The six authentic books of hadith you refer to are Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmithi, Nasaai and Ibn Majah. The ahadith in Bukhari and Muslim are all sahih. However, the ahadith in the other four vary from being sahih, to hasan, daif and even mawdu	Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:During the lifetime of the Prophet some people said, : O Allahs Apostle! Shall we see our Lord on the Day of Resurrection?" The Prophet said, "Yes; do you have any difficulty in seeing the sun at midday when it is bright and there is no cloud in the sky?" They replied, "No." He said, "Do you have any difficulty in seeing the moon on a full moon night when it is bright and there is no cloud in the sky?" They replied, "No." The Prophet said, "(Similarly) you will have no difficulty in seeing Allah on the Day of Resurrection as you have no difficulty in seeing either of them. On the Day of Resurrection, a call-maker will announce, "Let every nation follow that which they used to worship." Then none of those who used to worship anything other than Allah like idols and other deities but will fall in Hell (Fire), till there will remain none but those who used to worship Allah, both those who were obedient (i.e. good) and those who were disobedient (i.e. bad) and the remaining party of the people of the Scripture. Then the Jews will be called upon and it will be said to them, Who do you use to worship? They will say, We used to worship Ezra, the son of Allah. It will be said to them, You are liars, for Allah has never taken anyone as a wife or a son. What do you want now? They will say, O our Lord! We are thirsty, so give us something to drink. They will be directed and addressed thus, Will you drink, whereupon they will be gathered unto Hell (Fire) which will look like a mirage whose different sides will be destroying each other. Then they will fall into the Fire. Afterwards the Christians will be called upon and it will be said to them, Who do you use to worship? They will say, We used to worship Jesus, the son of Allah. It will be said to them, You are liars, for Allah has never taken anyone as a wife or a son, Then it will be said to them, What do you want? They will say what the former people have said. Then, when there remain (in the gathering) none but those who used to worship Allah (Alone, the real Lord of the Worlds) whether they were obedient or disobedient. Then (Allah) the Lord of the worlds will come to them in a shape nearest to the picture they had in their minds about Him. It will be said, What are you waiting for? Every nation have followed what they used to worship. They will reply, We left the people in the world when we were in great need of them and we did not take them as friends. Now we are waiting for our Lord Whom we used to worship. Allah will say, I am your Lord. They will say twice or thrice, We do not worship any besides Allah. "<D>Abu Huraira reported:The poor amongst the emigrants came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and said: The possessors of great wealth have obtained the highest ranks and the lasting bliss. lie (the Holy Prophet) said: How Is that? They said: They pray as we pray, and they observe fast as we observe fast, and they give charity but we do not give charity, and they set slaves free but we do not set slaves free. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Shall A not teach you something by which you will catch upon those who have preceded you, and get ahead of those who come after you, only those who do as you do being more excellent than you? They said: Yes, Messenger of Allah. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Extol Allah, declare His Greatness, and Praise Him thirty-three times after every prayer. Abu Salih said: The poor amongst the emigrants returned to the Messenger of Allah (may peace upon him) saying: Our brethren, the possessors, of property have heard what we have done and they did the same. So the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: This is Allahs Grace which He gives to whom He wishes. Sumayy reported: I made a mention of this hadith to some members of my family (and one of them) said: You have forgotten; he (the Holy Prophet) had said (like this):." Extol Allah thirty-three time. praise Allah thirty-three times and declare His Greatness thirty-three times. Ibn Ajjan said: 1 made a mention of this hadith to Raja b. Haiwata and he narrated to me a hadith like this from AbuSalih from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on the authority of Abu Huraira.<D>Narrated Usama bin Zaid:Allahs Apostle rode a donkey, equipped with a thick cloth-covering made in Fadak and was riding behind him. He was going to pay visit to Sa`d bin Ubada in Banu Al-Harith bin Al-Khazraj; and this incident happened before the battle of Badr. The Prophet passed by a gathering in which `Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul was present, and that was before `Abdullah bin Ubai embraced Islam. Behold in that gathering there were people of different religions: there were Muslims, pagans, idol-worshippers and Jews, and in that gathering `Abdullah bin Rawaha was also present. When a cloud of dust raised by the donkey reached that gathering, `Abdullah bin Ubai covered his nose with his garment and then said, "Do not cover us with dust." Then Allahs Apostle greeted them and stopped and dismounted and invited them to Allah (i.e. to embrace Islam) and recited to them the Holy Quran. On that, `Abdullah bin Ubai bin Saluil said, "O man ! There is nothing better than that what you say. If it is the truth, then do not trouble us with it in our gatherings. Return to your mount (or residence) and if somebody comes to you, relate (your tales) to him." On that `Abdullah bin Rawaha said, "Yes, O Allahs Apostle! Bring it (i.e. what you want to say) to us in our gathering, for we love that." So the Muslims, the pagans and the Jews started abusing one another till they were on the point of fighting with one another. The Prophet kept on quietening them till they became quiet, whereupon the Prophet rode his animal (mount) and proceeded till he entered upon Sa`d bin Ubada. The Prophet said to Sa`d, "Did you not hear what Abu Hub-b said?" He meant `Abdullah bin Ubai. "He said so-andso." On that Sa`d bin Ubada said, "O Allahs Apostle! Excuse and forgive him, for by Him Who revealed the Book to you, Allah brought the Truth which was sent to you at the time when the people of this town (i.e. Medina) had decided unanimously to crown him and tie a turban on his head (electing him as chief). But when Allah opposed that (decision) through the Truth which Allah gave to you, he (i.e. `Abdullah bin Ubai) was grieved with jealously. and that caused him to do what you have seen." So Allahs Apostle excused him, for the Prophet and his companions used to forgive the pagans and the people of Scripture as Allah had ordered them, and they used to put up with their mischief with patience. Allah said: "And you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who received the Scripture before you and from the pagans........(3.186) And Allah also said:--"Many of the people of the Scripture wish if they could turn you away as disbelievers after you have believed, from selfish envy.." (2.109) So the Prophet used to stick to the principle of forgiveness for them as long as Allah ordered him to do so till Allah permitted fighting them. So when Allahs Apostle fought the battle of Badr and Allah killed the nobles of Quraish infidels through him, Ibn Ubai bin Salul and the pagans and idolaters who were with him, said, "This matter (i.e. Islam) has appeared (i.e. became victorious)." So they gave the pledge of allegiance (for embracing Islam) to Allahs Apostle and became Muslims.<D>(O my people! Give full measure and full weight in justice, and wrong not people about their goods. And do not evil in the earth, causing corruption) do not spread corruption in the earth nor worship idols nor invite people to it; and give people their due of right measure and weight.<D>(And We have commended unto man) We have commanded Abd al-Rahman Ibn Abi Bakr in the Quran (kindness towards parents) Abu Bakr Ibn Abi Quhafah and his wife. (His mother beareth him) in her womb (with reluctance) with hardship, (and bringeth him forth with reluctance) and delivers him in hardship, (and the bearing of him) in the womb of his mother (and the weaning of him is thirty months, till, when he attaineth full strength) between the age of 18 to the age of 30 (and reacheth forty years, he saith) Abu Bakr says: (My Lord! Arouse me) inspire in me (that I may give thanks for the favour) of believing in Your divine Oneness (wherewith Thou hast favoured me and my parents) who by then had both accepted Islam, (and that I may do right) sincere righteous works which are (acceptable unto Thee. And be gracious unto me in the matter of my seed) and honour my offspring with repentance and Islam, for Abd al-Rahman was not a Muslim by then; he became Muslim later. (Lo! I have turned unto Thee repentant, and lo! I am of those who surrender (unto Thee)) following their religion.<D>(Lo! thy Lord) O Muhammad (is full of bounty for mankind) for deferring His punishment, (but most of them do not give thanks) for the deferment of punishment.
In the last Rakat if Imam makes only one Sajda then finishes salat and turns around. After Muktade remind him that he only made one sajda then he turns around while sitting makes another sajda and sajda Sehw and then finishes his salat.. While some other muktadees are finishing their missed rakats.. Is this salat valid.. Are we suppose to repeat it. According to all Muzhabs and Sulfees. Thanks? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. According to the Hanafi madhab, if the Imam merely turned around in the masjid and he did not walk with consecutive steps to the next row and he did not talk in between, he may make sajda sahw and complete his salaah. If the Imam walked consecutively to the next row or if he spoke in between, the salaah will be invalid. [1] We issue opinions only according to the Hanafi madhab. And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	Narrated Rabi`a:`Umar bin Al-Khattab recited Surat-an-Nahl on a Friday on the pulpit and when he reached the verse of Sajda he got down from the pulpit and prostrated and the people also prostrated. The next Friday `Umar bin Al-Khattab recited the same Sura and when he reached the verse of Sajda he said, "O people! When we recite the verses of Sajda (during the sermon) whoever prostrates does the right thing, yet it is no sin for the one who does not prostrate." And `Umar did not prostrate (that day). Added Ibn `Umar "Allah has not made the prostration of recitation compulsory but if we wish we can do it."<D>The same hadith is transmitted from Zuhri with the same chain of transmission. But in the tradition narrated by Ibn Uyaina the words are:" impartial leader and just judge" and in the tradition narrated by Yunus: the" judge judging with justice" and" impartial leader" are not mentioned. And in the hadith narrated by Salih like the one transmitted by Laith the words are:" impartial judge". And in the hadith transmitted by Ziyad the words are:" Till one sajda is better than the worldand what it contains. Then Abu Huraira used to say," recite" if you like: Not one of the People of the Book will fail to believe in him before his death.<D>Narrated Abu Huraira:The Prophet used to recite the following in the Fajr prayer of Friday, "Alif, Lam, Mim, Tanzil" (Suratas- Sajda #32) and "Hal-ata-ala-l-Insani" (i.e. Surah-Ad-Dahr #76).<D>(Whosoever surrendereth his purpose to Allah) whoever makes his religion and works sincere to Allah (while doing good) believes sincerely that there is only one true God, (he verily hath grasped the firm hand hold) which will never split up, through "there is no deity except Allah". (Unto Allah belongeth the sequel of all things) the consequence of things, the states in which they die, will return to Him in the Hereafter.<D>(Even if thou (O Muhammad) desirest their right guidance) their profession of Allahs divine Oneness, (still Allah assuredly will not guide) to His religion (him who misleadeth) His created beings from His religion, because this makes him undeserving of His religion. (Such) the disbelievers of Mecca (have no helpers) no one to save them from Allahs chastisement.<D>(O ye who believe! Profane not Allahs monuments) do not make lawful the abstention from all of Allahs rites (nor the Sacred Month) nor attacking people in the Sacred Month (nor the offerings) nor the taking of offerings which are made to the House (nor the garlands) nor the taking of the garlands which are hung by the advent of the Sacred Month, (nor those repairing to the Sacred House) nor attacking those who head for Allahs Sacred House, i.e. the pilgrims of al-Yamamah-the clan of the idolater Bakr Ibn Wail-and the traders of the idolater Shurayh Ibn Dabiah, (seeking the grace) provision (and pleasure of Allah) by means of the pilgrimage. It is also said that this means: they seek provision by means of trade and also Allahs pleasure. (But when ye have left the sacred territory) after the days of Tashriq, (then go hunting (if ye will)) if youwill, go hunt wild game. (And let not your hatred of a folk) the hatred of the people of Mecca (who (once) stopped your going to the Inviolable Place of Worship) on the Day of al-Hudaybiyyah (seduce you) drive you (to transgress) against the pilgrims of the clan of Bakr Ibn Wail; (but help ye one another unto righteousness) acts of obedience (and pious duty) shunning transgressions. (Help not one another unto sin) contraventions (and transgression) against the pilgrims of the clan of Bakr Ibn Wail, (but keep your duty to Allah) fear Allah in that which He has commanded and prohibited you. (Lo! Allah is severe in punishment) when He punishes those who abstain from that which He has commanded.
Asslam u Aleikum Mufti Sahab My question is regarding the benefits of Surah Ar-Rahman. I read somewhere that if you have a hajat you should read this surah 11 times daily is this true and should we begin and end it with durood shareef? and how many times should you read daily on someone who is sick? I also wanted to know that is it permissible to do wazifa? does reading surah Ar-Rahman 11 times count as doing a wazifa? Please also specify what is the difference between doing a simple dua everyday and doing a wazifa? I have heard that if you have some hajat you should pray namaz e hajat i also want to know a dua for hajat that i could read. Please do reply Jazak Allah Khair? --T--? --T--	Almighty Allah says, There is indeed a role model for you in the Messenger of Allah It was the noble habit of Rasulullah to resort to salaah at the time of need. It is stated in the hadith, When anything distressed the Prophet ( ), he performed salaah.(Abu Dawood)1 The procedure of salatul haajah is as follows, Perform wudhu correctly, Perform two rakats nafl salah. Thereafter, Praise Allah Tala, Recite Durud Sharif, Recite the following dua: Translation: There is no god but Allah the Clement and Wise. There is no god but Allah the High and Mighty. Glory be to Allah, Lord of the Tremendous Throne. All praise is to Allah, Lord of the worlds. I ask you (O Allah) everything that leads to your mercy, and your tremendous forgiveness, enrichment in all good, and freedom from all sin. Do not leave a sin of mine (O Allah), except that you forgive it, nor any concern except that you create for it an opening, nor any need in which there is your good pleasure except that you fulfill it, O Most Merciful(Tirmidhi)!2 The recitation of Surah Rahman at the time of need is possibly tried and tested. One may follow a tried and tested procedure. However, there is nothing equivalent to the sunnah of Rasulullah	It wasnarrated that ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Abdin Al-Qari said:“I heard‘Umar bin Khattab say: ‘The Messenger of Allah () said:‘Whoeversleeps and misses his daily portion of Qur’an, or anypart of it, lethim read it between the Fajr prayer and the Zuhrprayer, and it willbe recorded as if he had read it during thenight.”<D>Narrated Aisha:(the mother of the faithful believers) The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allahs Apostle was in the form of good dreams which came true like bright daylight, and then the love of seclusion was bestowed upon him. He used to go in seclusion in the cave of Hira where he used to worship (Allah alone) continuously for many days before his desire to see his family. He used to take with him the journey food for the stay and then come back to (his wife) Khadija to take his food likewise again till suddenly the Truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira. The angel came to him and asked him to read. The Prophet replied, "I do not know how to read." The Prophet added, "The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it any more. He then released me and again asked me to read and I replied, I do not know how to read. Thereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time till I could not bear it any more. He then released me and again asked me to read but again I replied, I do not know how to read (or what shall I read)? Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me, and then released me and said, Read in the name of your Lord, who has created (all that exists), created man from a clot. Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous." (96.1, 96.2, 96.3) Then Allahs Apostle returned with the Inspiration and with his heart beating severely. Then he went to Khadija bint Khuwailid and said, "Cover me! Cover me!" They covered him till his fear was over and after that he told her everything that had happened and said, "I fear that something may happen to me." Khadija replied, "Never! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good relations with your kith and kin, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones." Khadija then accompanied him to her cousin Waraqa bin Naufal bin Asad bin Abdul Uzza, who, during the pre-Islamic Period became a Christian and used to write the writing with Hebrew letters. He would write from the Gospel in Hebrew as much as Allah wished him to write. He was an old man and had lost his eyesight. Khadija said to Waraqa, "Listen to the story of your nephew, O my cousin!" Waraqa asked, "O my nephew! What have you seen?" Allahs Apostle described whatever he had seen. Waraqa said, "This is the same one who keeps the secrets (angel Gabriel) whom Allah had sent to Moses. I wish I were young and could live up to the time when your people would turn you out." Allahs Apostle asked, "Will they drive me out?" Waraqa replied in the affirmative and said, "Anyone (man) who came with something similar to what you have brought was treated with hostility; and if I should remain alive till the day when you will be turned out then I would support you strongly." But after a few days Waraqa died and the Divine Inspiration was also paused for a while.<D>Narrated `Aisha:The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allahs Apostle was in the form of good righteous (true) dreams in his sleep. He never had a dream but that it came true like bright day light. He used to go in seclusion (the cave of) Hira where he used to worship(Allah Alone) continuously for many (days) nights. He used to take with him the journey food for that (stay) and then come back to (his wife) Khadija to take his food like-wise again for another period to stay, till suddenly the Truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira. The angel came to him in it and asked him to read. The Prophet replied, "I do not know how to read." (The Prophet added), "The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it anymore. He then released me and again asked me to read, and I replied, "I do not know how to read," whereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time till I could not bear it anymore. He then released me and asked me again to read, but again I replied, "I do not know how to read (or, what shall I read?)." Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me and then released me and said, "Read: In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists). Has created man from a clot. Read and Your Lord is Most Generous...up to..... ..that which he knew not." (96.15) Then Allahs Apostle returned with the Inspiration, his neck muscles twitching with terror till he entered upon Khadija and said, "Cover me! Cover me!" They covered him till his fear was over and then he said, "O Khadija, what is wrong with me?" Then he told her everything that had happened and said, I fear that something may happen to me." Khadija said, Never! But have the glad tidings, for by Allah, Allah will never disgrace you as you keep good reactions with your Kith and kin, speak the truth, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guest generously and assist the deserving, calamityafflicted ones." Khadija then accompanied him to (her cousin) Waraqa bin Naufal bin Asad bin `Abdul `Uzza bin Qusai. Waraqa was the son of her paternal uncle, i.e., her fathers brother, who during the Pre-Islamic Period became a Christian and used to write the Arabic writing and used to write of the Gospels in Arabic as much as Allah wished him to write. He was an old man and had lost his eyesight. Khadija said to him, "O my cousin! Listen to the story of your nephew." Waraqa asked, "O my nephew! What have you seen?" The Prophet described whatever he had seen. Waraqa said, "This is the same Namus (i.e., Gabriel, the Angel who keeps the secrets) whom Allah had sent to Moses. I wish I were young and could live up to the time when your people would turn you out." Allahs Apostle asked, "Will they turn me out?" Waraqa replied in the affirmative and said: "Never did a man come with something similar to what you have brought but was treated with hostility. If I should remain alive till the day when you will be turned out then I would support you strongly." But after a few days Waraqa died and the Divine Inspiration was also paused for a while and the Prophet became so sad as we have heard that he intended several times to throw himself from the tops of high mountains and every time he went up the top of a mountain in order to throw himself down, Gabriel would appear before him and say, "O Muhammad! You are indeed Allahs Apostle in truth" whereupon his heart would become quiet and he would calm down and would return home. And whenever the period of the coming of the inspiration used to become long, he would do as before, but when he used to reach the top of a mountain, Gabriel would appear before him and say to him what he had said before. (Ibn `Abbas said regarding the meaning of: He it is that Cleaves the daybreak (from the darkness) (6.96) that Al-Asbah. means the light of the sun during the day and the light of the moon at night).<D>(And Mary, daughter of Imran, whose body was chaste, therefore We breathed therein something of Our Spirit) and so Gabriel breathed inside her garment and she became pregnant with Jesus. (And she put faith in the words of her Lord) she believed in what Gabriel told her that he was the Messenger of Allah entrusted with giving her a holy son (and His Scriptures) and she also believed in His Scriptures: the Torah, the Gospel and all other Scriptures; it is also said this means: she believed in the words of her Lord that Jesus the sonof Mary will come into being by Allah saying Be! and he became a human being, and she also believed in His Scripture: the Gospel, (and was of the obedient) in times of hardship and comfort; and it is also said that this means: and she was obedient to He Who is far transcendent and majestic.And of the surah in which Sovereignty is mentioned, which is Meccan and consists of 30 verses, 335 words and 1,313 letters:Surah 67: Sovereignty (al-Mulk)And of the surah in which Sovereignty is mentioned, which is Meccan and consists of 30 verses, 335 words and 1,313 letters:<D>(And there is none comparable unto Him) He says: He does not have an opposite, peer, or equal nor anyone who may resemble or begin to resemble Him; and it is also said this means: He does not have any co-equal who would compete with Him about dominion and sovereignty.And of the surah in which Daybreak is mentioned, which is all Meccan-and it is also said it is Medinan-and consists of 5 verses, 23 words and 69 letters: Surah 113: Daybreak (al?Falaq)And of the surah in which Daybreak is mentioned, which is all Meccanand it is also said it is Medinanand consists of 5 verses, 23 words and 69 letters:<D>Allah then commanded him to fight, saying: (And say) O Muhammad: (Praise be to Allah) gratitude and divine Oneness are Allahs (who will show you His portents) the signs of His divine Oneness and power by inflicting torment upon you on the Day of Badr (so that ye shall know them) so that you shall know that what Muhammad (pbuh) tells you is true. (And your Lord is not unaware) oblivious (of what ye do) in your state of disbelief and idolatry. The reference here is to the disbelievers of Quraysh. This can also be considered a threat from Allah to them because of their disbelief and idolatry; it is also said that this means:Allah will not forgo the torment you deserve for your acts of plotting, treachery and corruption.And of the surah in which the stories are mentioned, which is all Meccan-except for Allahs saying: (Lo! He Who hath given thee the Quran for a law will surely bring you again to the place of return. Say: My Lord is best aware of he who bringeth guidance and him who is in error manifest) which was revealed in al-Juhfah, between Mecca and Medina-and consists of 88 verses, 441 words and 5,800 letters:Surah 28: The Story (al?Qasas)And of the surah in which the stories are mentioned, which is all Meccanexcept for Allahs saying: (Lo! He Who hath given thee the Quran for a law will surely bring you again to the place of return. Say: My Lord is best aware of he who bringeth guidance and him who is in error manifest) which was revealed in al?Juhfah, between Mecca and Medina and consists of 88 verses, 441 words and 5,800 letters:
I have the following queries regarding Ghusl: 1. Is it mandatory to perform Wudhu during Ghusl or will cleansing the entire body suffice? 2. If a person intends performing salaat immediately after Ghusl, is it necessary to perform Wudhu after Ghusl prior to performing Salaat? 3. If a person passes wind during Ghusl, does this make it necessary to perform Wudhu after Ghusl prior to performing Salaat? Jaza-ka-allah ? --T--? --T--	It is Mustahabb (good) to make Wudhu before performing Ghusl.If one did not make Wudhu, the Ghusl will suffice. There is no need to make Wudhu after the Ghusl is performed. If one passed wind during Ghusl, then the Wudhu will be invalidated	It was narrated that Abdullah bin Abi Qais said:"I asked Aishah: How did the Messenger of Allah () sleep while he was Junub? Did he perform Ghusl before sleeping or sleep before performing Ghusl? She said: He did both. Sometimes he would perform Ghusl then sleep, and sometimes he would perform Wudu then sleep."<D>It was narrated that Aishah said:"Umm Habibah bint Jahsh asked the Messenger of Allah (): O Messenger of Allah, I suffer from Istihadah. He said: That is a vein, so perform Ghusl, then pray. And she used to perform Ghusl for each prayer."<D>Qais narrated:"Allahs Messenger (S) went out and the Iqamah was called for the Salat so I prayed As-Subh with him. Then the Prophet (S) turned and found me performing Salat so he said: Easy O Qais! Are there two prayers together? I said: O Messenger of Allah! I did not perform the two Rakah (before) Fajr. He said: Then there is no harm."<D>(When ye have performed the act of worship) when you have finished performing the prayer of fear, (remember Allah) pray to Allah, (standing) for the one who is healthy, (sitting) for the one who is sick (and reclining) for the one who is wounded or sick. (And when ye are in safety) when you return home and feel no more fear, (observe proper worship) perform the prayer in full: four units of prayer. (Worship at fixed hours hath been) performing the prayer is (enjoined on the believers) prescribed and known both while in residence and during travel: the traveller performs two units of prayer and the resident four.<D>(These) who have such traits (race for the good things) hasten to perform righteous works, (and they shall win them in the race.<D>Allah then explained the traits of the latter, saying: (Who are constant at their worship) they constantly perform their prescribed daily prayers, whether it is at night or in the day, and they never fail to perform them.
Salaams and Request your duas. Please can you give me the meaning of the name Zaynah. Also what is the sunnahs for naming a baby, is there a process to follow?? --T--? --T--	Zaynah is the female version of the name Zayn which means beautiful, handsome etc.[1] A beautiful name should be chosen for the child which would influence the Iman and character of the child. For example, a name linked to Allah such as Abdullah or Abdurrahman or the name of a Prophet of Allah or names of Sahabah or pious people	Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:The Messenger of Allah () stayed fifteen days in Mecca in the year of Conquest. Shortening the prayer.Abu Dawud said: This tradition has also been transmitted by Abdah b. Sulaiman, Ahmad b. Khalid al-Wahbi, and Salamah b. Fadli on the authority of Ibn Ishaq ; but they did not mention the name of Ibn Abbas.<D>The aforesaid tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Bakrah through a different chain of narrators.Abu Dawud said:Ibn Awn has mentioned his (Abu Bakrahs) name and narrated this tradition: From Abd al-Rahman b. Abi Bakrah on the authority of Abu Bakrah.<D>Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar:AbdurRahman ibn Samurah said: I was holding the hand of Ibn Umar on one of the ways of Medina. He suddenly came to a hanging head. He said: Unhappy is the one who killed him. When he proceeded, he said: I do not consider him but unfortunate. I heard the Messenger of Allah () say: If anyone goes to a man of my community in order to kill him, he should say in this way, the one who kills will go to Hell and the one who is killed will go to Paradise.Abu Dawud said: Al-Thawri has transmitted it from Awn from Abd al-Rahman b. Sumair or Sumairah ; and Laith b. Abu Sulaim transmitted it from Awn from Abd al-Rahman b. Sumairah.Abu Dawud said: Al-Hasan b. Ali said to me: Abu al-Walid transmitted this tradition to us from Abu Awanah, and said: It (the name Ibn Samurah) is in my notebook Ibn Sabrah. The people also transmitted it as Samurah and Sumairah. These are wordings of Abu al-Walid.<D>And on his authority>Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak>Ali Ibn Ishaq al-Samarqandi>Muhammad Ibn Marwan>al- Kalbi>Abu Salih that Ibn Abbas said, concerning Allahs saying, Exalted is He, (Alif. Lam. Mim): Alif stands for Allah, Lam for the Archangel Gabriel (Jibril) and Mim for Muhammad. It is also said Alif stands for Allahs blessings (alauh), Lam for His kindness (lutfuh) and Mim for His dominion (mulkuh). It is also said that Alif stands for the beginning of the Name Allah, Lam for the beginning of His Name the Kind (al-Latif) and Mim for the beginning of His Name the Glorious (al-Majid). It is also said that only Allah knows the meaning of these disjointed letters; while some maintain that it is an oath that He made.<D>(Recite unto them) O Muhammad (the tale of him to whom We gave Our revelations) the greatest divine name, (but he sloughed them off) the reference here is to Balam Ibn Baura whom Allah honoured with His greatest name but he used to pray against Moses and so Allah took it away from him. It is also said that the reference here is to Umayyah Ibn al-Salt whom Allah honoured with knowledge and good speech but when he did not believe, Allah took this away from him, (so Satan overtook him) Satan deluded him (and he became of those who lead astray) he became of the erring disbelievers.<D>(And the camels!) and bovines (We have appointed them) We have made them subservient to you (among the ceremonies of Allah) among the rites of the pilgrimage so that you immolate them. (Therein) in these sacrifices (ye have much good) you have much reward. (So mention the name of Allah over them when they are drawn up in lines) when you immolate them, and let them be free of defects; it is also said that thismeans: they should have their left foot tied up such that they stand on three. (Then when their flanks fall (dead)) after immolating them, (eat thereof) of the meat of these sacrifices (and feed the beggar) who is content with little (and the supplicant) the one who faces you but does not beg of you. (Thus have We made them subject unto you, that haply ye may give thanks) that you may give thanks to His bounty and dispensation.
Aslmkm mufti saheb Is it permissible for a Muslim donate hair to the cancer association? Shukran Was salaam? --T--? --T--	It is not permissible to donate human hair or to bring it to any use. [1] Human hair should be buried	It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said:"They used to think that performing Umrah during the months of Hajj was one of the worst of evil actions on Earth, and they used to call Muharram Safar, and say: When the sore on the backs of the camels have healed and when their hair grows back and when Safar is over - or he said: When Safar beings - then Umrah becomes permissible for whoever wants to do it. Then the Prophet and his companions came on the morning of the fourth of Dhul-Hijjah, reciting the Talbiyah for Hajj, He told them to make it Umrah, and they found it too difficult to do that. They said: O Messenger of Allah, to what degree should we exit Ihram? He said: Completely."<D>Abu Hurairah narrated:"Allahs Messenger said: The best day that the sun has risen upon is Friday. On it Adam was created, on it he entered Paradise, and on it, he was sent down from it. And in it there is an hour in which the Muslim worshipper would not stand in Salat, asking Allah for anything except that He would give it to him." Abu Hurairah said: "I met Abdullah bin Salam, and I mentioned this Hadith to him. He said: I am more knowledgeable about that hour. So I said: Inform me about it, and do not keep any of it from me. He said: It is after al-Asr until the sun has set. I said: How can it be after Al-Asr when Allahs Messenger said: the Muslim worshipper would not stand in Salat. And that is a time that prayer is not performed in?" So Abdullah bin Salam said: Didnt Allahs Messenger say: "Whoever sat in a gathering awaiting the Salat then he is in Salat"? I said: Of course. He said: Then that is it."<D>Amir b. Sharahil Shabi Shab Hamdan reported that he asked Fatima, daughter of Qais and sister of ad-Dahhak b. Qais and she was the first amongst the emigrant women:Narrate to me a hadith which you had heard directly from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and there is no extra link in between them. She said: Very well, if you like, I am prepared to do that, and he said to her: Well, do It and narrate that to me. She said: I married the son of Mughira and he was a chosen young man of Quraish at that time, but he fell as a martyr in the first Jihad (fighting) on the side of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). When I became a widow, Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, one amongst the group of the Companions of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), sent me the proposal of marriage. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) also sent me such a message for his freed slave Usama b. Zaid. And it had been conveyed to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had said (about Usama): He who loves me should also love Usama. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) talked to me (about this matter), I said: My affairs are in your hand. You may marry me to anyone whom you like. He said: You better shift now to the house of Umm Sharik, and Umm Sharik was a rich lady from amongst the Ansar. She spent generously for the cause of Allah and entertained guests very hospitably. I said: Well, I will do as you like. He said: Do not do that for Umm Sharik is a woman who is very frequently visited by guests and I do not like that your head may be uncovered or the cloth may be removed from your shank and the strangers may catch sight of them which you abhor. You better shift to the house of your cousin Abdullah b. Amr b. Umm Maktum and he is a person of the Bani Fihr branch of the Quraish, and he belonged to that tribe (to which Fatima) belonged. So I shifted to that house, and when my period of waiting was over, I heard the voice of an announcer making an announcement that the prayer would be observed in the mosque (where) congregational prayer (is observed). So I set out towards that mosque and observed prayer along with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I was in the row of the women which was near the row of men. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had finished his prayer, he sat on the pulpit smiling and said: Every worshipper should keep sitting at his place. He then said: Do you know why I had asked you to assemble? They said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He said: By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for a warning, but I have detained you here, for Tamim Dari, a Christian, who came and accepted Islam, told me something, which agrees with what I was telling, you about the Dajjal. He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham and had been tossed by waves in the ocean for a month. Then these (waves) took them (near) the land within the ocean (island) at the time of sunset. They sat in a small side-boat and entered that island. There was a beast with long thick hair (and because of these) they could not distinguish his face from his back. They said: Woe to you, who can you be? Thereupon it said: I am al-Jassasa. They said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: O people, go to this person in the monastery as he is very much eager to know about you. He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid of it lest it should be a devil. Then we hurriedly went on till we came to that monastery and found a well-built person there with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his two legs up to the ankles. We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon come to know about me. but tell me who are you. We said: We are people from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been driving us for one month and they brought as near this island. We got Into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al- Jassasa. We said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: You go to this very person in the monastery for he is eagerly waiting for you to know about you. So we came to you in hot haste fearing that that might be the Devil. He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baisan. We said: About what aspect of theirs do you seek information? He said: I ask you whether these trees bear fruit or not. We said: yes. Thereupon he said: I think these would not bear fruits. He said: Inform me about the lake of Tabariyya? We said: Which aspect of it do you want to know? He said: Is there water in it? They said: There is abundance of water in it. Thereupon he said: I think it would soon become dry. He again said: Inform me about the spring of Zughar. They said: Which aspect of it you want to know? He (the chained person) said: Is there water in it and does it irrigate (the land)? We said to him: Yes, there is abundance of water in it and the inhabitants (of Medina) irrigate (land) with the help of it, He said: Inform me about the unlettered Prophet; what has he done? We said: He has come out from Mecca and has settled In Yathrib (Medina). He said: Do the Arabs fight against him? We said: Yes. He said: How did he deal with them? We informed him that he had overcome those in his neighbourhood and they had submitted themselves before him. Thereupon he said to us: Has it actually happened? We said: Yes. Thereupon he said: If it is so that is better for them that they should show obedience to him. I am going to tell you about myself and I am Dajjal and would be soon permitted to get out and so I shall get out and travel in the land, and will not spare any town where I would not stay for forty nights except Mecca and Medina as these two (places) are prohibited (areas) for me and I would not make an attempt to enter any one of these two. An angel with a sword in his hand would confront me and would bar my way and there would be angels to guard every passage leading to it; then Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) striking the pulpit with the help of the end of his staff said: This implies Taiba meaning Medina. Have I not, told you an account (of the Dajjal) like this? The people said: Yes, and this account narrated by Tamim Dari was liked by me for it corroborates the account which I gave to you in regard to him (Dajjal) at Medina and Mecca. Behold he (Dajjal) is in the Syrian sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen sea (Arabian sea). Nay, on the contrary, he is in the east, he is in the east, he is in the east, and he pointed with his hand towards the east. I (Fatima bint Qais) said: I preserved it in my mind (this narration from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him).<D>(And I have followed the religion of my fathers) I held firm to the religion of my forefathers, (Abraham and Isaac and Jacob. It never was for us) it was not permissible for us (to attribute aught) any idols (as partner to Allah. This) pure Religion, prophethood and Islam with which Allah has honoured us (is of the bounty of Allah unto us) a blessing that Allah blessed us with (and unto mankind) by sending us to them; it is also said that this means: this is a bounty unto the believers through the blessing of faith; (but most men) the people of Egypt (give not thanks) do not believe in this.<D>(And unto Allah falleth prostrate) pray to and worship (whosoever is in the heavens) the angels (and the earth) the believing servants, (willingly) this refers to the dwellers of heaven for their worship is performed without any hardship (or unwillingly) this refers to the dwellers of earth, for their worship is performed with some hardship; it is also said that (willingly) is in reference to the sincere believers while (unwillingly) refers to the hypocrites; it is also said that (willingly) refers to those who were born Muslim while (unwillingly) refers to those who were coerced to embrace Islam, (as do their shadows) the shadows of those who prostrate to Allah also prostrate (in the morning and the evening hours) in the morning they do so on the right side and in the evening on the left side.<D>Allah then taught them what they ought to learn in their dealings, saying: (O ye who believe!) in Allah and His Messenger (when ye contract a debt for a fixed term, record it) i.e. the debt (in writing. Let a scribe record it in writing between you) the indebted person and the creditor (in (terms of) equity) justice. (No scribe should refuse to write) the contract between the creditor and the debtor (as Allah hath taught him) how to write, (so let him write) the contract without addition or omission, (and let him who incurreth the debt dictate) i.e. the indebted person should explain to the scribe the debt he owes, (and let him observe his duty to Allah his Lord) let the indebted person fear his Lord, (and diminish naught thereof) and not diminish any amount of debt he owes upon dictation. (But if he who oweth the debt is of low understanding) is ignorant of dictation, (or weak) unable to dictate, (or unable himself to dictate) does not know how to dictate to the scribe, (then let the guardian of his interests dictate) the guardian of his wealth who is the creditor (in (terms of) equity) without any addition. (And call to witness) for your rights, (from among your men, two witnesses) from among your free, Muslim men who are of good character. (And if two men be not (at hand) then a man and two women, of such as ye approve as witnesses) from among people who are reliable in their witness, (so that if the one erreth (through forgetfulness)) so that if one of the women forgets (the other) who did not forget (will remind her. And the witnesses must not refuse) togive witness (when they are summoned) to court. (Be not averse) disinclined (to writing down) i.e. the debt(whether it be small or great, with (record of) the term thereof. That) i.e. that which I mentioned regarding the writing down of the debt (is more equitable) more correct and fairer (in the sight of Allah and more sure for testimony) clearer for the witness when he gives his testimony if he happens to forget, (and the bestway of avoiding doubt between you) concerning the debt and the fixed term of its payment; (save only inthe case when it is actual merchandise which you transfer among yourselves from hand to hand. In that case it is no sin) there is no harm (for you if ye write it not) the transaction. (And have witnesses when ye sell one to another) on credit, (and let no harm be done to scribe) by committing the transaction to writing (or witness) by giving his witness, that is, do not coerce them to do so. (If ye do (harm to them)) if you harm them, (lo! It is a sin in you. Observe your duty to Allah) fear Allah for causing such harm. (Allah is teaching you) what is best for you regarding your dealings. (And Allah is Knower of all things) what is good for you as well as other things.
Salamoalaykum Brother, I have a question and I request you to please help me to get the answer of my question. From last couple of years I am seeing a dream which really disturbing me.. I saw myself in difficulty in salah , i see that i am going for the salah or about to do salah but much difficulty and i end up prayring in much difficulty. some time i see that the place where i am praying is not pure, some time i saw that the place is not enough to offer salah, some time i saw that i am prayring with Shiya people, some time saw that i have not completed my prayers. And at the end of all these i feel very sad that i was not able to complete my salah. Please help me to understand my dreams. Jazakallaha khair.? --T--? --T--	If you are performing your salaah then ignore those dreams. Make an effort to perform your salaah with more care and concentration. That will weaken the Shaytans plot to disturb you	It was narrated that Anas said:"Every time we wanted to see the Messenger of Allah () praying at night we saw him, and every time we wanted to see him sleeping, we saw him."<D>JABIR B. SAMURAH SAID:THE APOSTLE OF ALLAH(MAY PEACE BE UPON HIM) ENTERED THE MOSQUE, AND SAW THEM( HIS COMPANIONS) IN SEPARATE GROUPS. HE SAID: HOW IS IT THAT I SEE YOU IN SEPARATE GROUPS.<D>Abdullah b. Zubair reported on the Day of the Battle of the Trench:I and Umar b. Abu Salama were with women folk in the fort of Hassan (b. Thabit). He at one time leaned for me and I cast a glance and at anothertime I leaned for him and he would see and I recognised my father as he rode on his horse with his arms towards the tribe of Quraizah. Abdullah b. Urwa reported from Abdullah b. Zubair: I made a mention of that to my father, whereupon he said: My son, did you see me (on that occasion)? He said: Yes. Thereupon he said: By Allah, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) addressed me saying: I would sacrifice for thee my father and my mother.<D>(And verily he saw him) i.e. Muhammad (pbuh) saw Gabriel; and it is said he saw his Lord with his heart; and it is said he saw his Lord with his eyes, (yet another time) other than the time about which he informed you,<D>(Then, when Moses had fulfilled the term) ten years, (and was travelling with his housefolk) towards Egypt, (he saw in the distance a fire) he saw on the left side of the road a fire (and said unto his housefolk: Bide ye (here)) remain her. (Lo! I see in the distance a fire; peradventure I shall bring you tidings thence) from the Fire camp, (or a brand from the Fire that ye may warm yourselves) because they were in the cold winter.<D>Allah then revealed about their saying: "we do not know any religious community that is more disfavoured than Muhammad (pbuh) and his Companions", saying: (Shall I tell thee of a worse (case) than theirs) that which is worse than what you told Muhammad and his Companions (for retribution with Allah) for him who is going to be punished by Allah? (Worse (is the case of him) whom Allah hath cursed) imposing on him the capitation tax, (him on whom His wrath hath fallen! Worse is he of whose sort Allah hath turned some to apes) in the time of the Prophet David (pbuh) (and swine) in the time of Jesus, after eating from the table that Allah sent from heaven, (and who serveth idols) soothsayers and devils; or he whom Allah has made the worshipper of the devil, idols and soothsayers. (Such are in worse plight) worse in works in this world and worse in status in the Hereafter (and further astray from the plain road) the road of guidance.
What is meant by khilaf e sunnat?? --T--? --T--	Khilaf e sunnat means contrary to the sunnah. The sunnah includes the actions, statements, and tacit approvals of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).[i] And Allah Tal Knows Best	Narrated Al-Haitham bin Abu Sinan:that he heard Abu Huraira in his narration, mentioning that the Prophet said, "A Muslim brother of yours who does not say dirty words." and by that he meant Ibn Rawaha, "said (in verse): We have Allahs Apostle with us who recites the Holy Quran in the early morning time. He gave us guidance and light while we were blind and astray, so our hearts are sure that whatever he says, will certainly happen. He does not touch his bed at night, being busy in worshipping Allah while the pagans are sound asleep in their beds. "<D>It wasnarrated from Busr bin Sa’eed that Zaid bin Khalid sent wordto AbuJuhaim Al-Ansari asking him:“What did you hear from theProphet() about a man when he is performing prayer?” He said: “Iheard the Prophet () saying: ‘If anyone of you knew (how greatisthe sin involved) when he passed in front of his brother who isperforming prayer, then waiting for forty’,” (one of thenarrators)said: “I do not know if he meant forty years, fortymonths, or fortydays, ‘would be better for him than that.”<D>Ata said:"I heard Ubaid bin Umair say:Someone whom I trust- and I think he meant Aishah- told me: There was an eclipse of the sun during the time of the Messenger of Allah (). He led the people in prayer and stood for a very long time, then he bowed, then he stood, then he bowed, then he stood, then he bowed. He prayed two rakahs, bowing three times in each rakah. After bowing for the third time he prostrated for a long time. Some men fainted on that day and had to be revived by having buckets of water thrown over them, because of having stood for so log. When he bowed, he said: Allahu Akbar, and when he raised his head, he said: Sami Allahu lima hamidah.He did not finish until the eclipse had ended. Then he stood and praised and glorified Allah (SWT) and said: The sun and moon do not eclipse for the death or birth of anyone, but they are two of the signs of Allah (SWT) with which He strikes fear unto you. If they are eclipsed then turn to the remembrance of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, until it (the eclipse) is over."<D>(And cry not unto any other god along with Allah) do not worship any deity other than Allah nor call people to anyone or anything beside Allah. (There is no god save Him) alone without partners. (Everything) all works that are for other than Allahs Countenance (will perish) will not be accepted (save His Countenance) except that which is meant for the sake of His Countenance; it is also said that this means: every countenance changes except Allahs and every kingdom will vanish except His. (His is the command) the judgement between people, (and unto Him ye will be brought back) after death and he will requite eachaccording to his works.And of the surah in which the spider is mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 77 verses, 780 words and 4,145 letters:Surah 29: The Spider (al?Ankabut)And of the surah in which the spider is mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 77 verses, 780 words and 4,145 letters:<D>(Nay) truly, O Muhammad, (but that which they have earned) which they have done and said in their state of idolatry (is rust upon their hearts) Allah has sealed the hearts of those who disbelieve in the Day of Judgement; it is also said that the accumulation of sins blackens the heart and this is what is meant by the rust of hearts.<D>(Allah causeth the revolution of the day and the night) He takes away the night and brings in its stead the day and takes away the day and brings in its stead the night; this is what is meant by their revolution. (Lo! Herein) in the alternation of day and night which I have mentioned (is indeed a lesson) a sign (for those who see) in relation to matters of religion; it is also said that this means: those who see with their eyes.
does the following the qawwali taj dar e haram contains beliefs against islam if so plz highlight that lyrics and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zapOid-FesM and also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucuC4U6PnzU bhar do joli meri ya mohammad coz he asking prophet to fill his wishes instead of allah .. in both the songs I think he is over praising prophet also kindly list other famous naat which contradict shariah? --T--? --T--	When we compare at least the outward appearances of the artists of the so called Islamic nasheeds with the contents of the nasheeds, love for Allah and His Rasulullah etc., there is no collaboration. One on side, the artists express love for Allah and His Rasul and on the other side their outward appearance and conduct is completely contrary to the laws of Allah and the Mubarak Sunnah of Rasulullah. Their nasheeds contains music which is clearly haram. Their dressing is against the Sunnah. Many are clean shaven. If the artists intend to inculcate the love for Allah and His Rasul, their outward appearance and conduct would be in conformity to Deen. It is only then that their expressions will be effective. How can a person violating the laws of Shariah and conducts himself against the Sunnah expect to inculcate the love for Allah and His Rasul in the hearts of people? Such an expression is a type of hypocrisy and could only be interpreted as using Deen for commercial gain and benefit. The artist in the first video is a Pakistani Singer and a film actor.1 The video in reference is originally a song with music. The video has been edited to remove the music.2 It is not permissible to listen to it. The artist in the second video is from the deviated Barelwi sect.2 It is not permissible to listen to his nasheeds as generally he expresses his incorrect beliefs in his nasheeds	Narrated `Abdullah:When it was the day of Hunain, Prophet favored some people over some others (in the distribution of the booty). He gave Al-Aqra one-hundred camels and gave Uyaina the same, and also gave other people (of Quraish). A man said, "Allahs Pleasure was not the aim, in this distribution." I said, "I will inform the Prophet (about your statement)." The Prophet said, "May Allah bestow Mercy on Moses, for he was troubled more this but he remained patient."<D>This tradition has also been transmitted by Abu Hurairah through a different chain of narrators. This version dies not mention that the Prophet () said to Abu Bakr:Raise your voice a litte ; or he said to Umar: Lower your voice a little. But this version adds: (The Prophet said:) I heard you, Bilal, (reciting) ; you were reciting partly from this surah and partly from that surah. He said: This is all good speech ; Allah has combined one part with the other; The Prophet () said: All of you were correct.<D>The tradition mentioned above also has been transmitted by Jabir b. Abd Allah through a different chain of narrators. This version added:The Prophet () said: You are more entitled to his price, and Allah has no need of it.<D>Then Allah mentioned their surmise about the Prophet (pbuh) that he was not going to divide any of the booty among them, and because of this they left their positions, saying: (It is not for any Prophet) it is not permissible for any prophet (to deceive) to cheat his community regarding booty; it is also possible that the meaning is: it is not permissible for a community to deceive its prophet. (Whoso deceiveth) as regards anyof the booty (will bring his deceit with him) carried on his neck (on the Day of Resurrection. Then every soulwill be paid in full what it hath earned) that which it has deceived and also other things; (and they will not be wronged) their good works will not be diminished and their evil deeds will not be increased.<D>(O ye assembly of the jinn and, humankind! Came there not unto you messengers of your own) i.e. human messengers: Muhammad (pbuh) and all other messengers, and among the jinn, the nine who came to the Prophet (pbuh) and then went back to their people to deliver the message; it is also said that the jinn had a prophet of their own called Joseph, (who recounted) recited (unto you My tokens) detailing commands and prohibitions (and warned you of the meeting) the punishment (of this your Day? They) the humans and jinn (will say: We testify against ourselves) that they delivered the message and that we disbelieved them. Allah said: (And the life of the world) that which is in the life of this world of comfort and enjoyment (beguiled them. And they testify against themselves) in the Hereafter (that they were disbelievers) in the life of this world.<D>(That) smiting and punishment (will be because they followed that which angereth Allah) within Judaism, (and hated that which pleaseth Him) they denied His divine Oneness. (Therefore He hath made their actions vain) He annulled the good actions which they performed in their practice of Judaism; and it is also said that the above verses were revealed about the hypocrites who moved from Medina to Mecca because they changed their religion; and it is also said that it was revealed about the hypocrite al-Hakam Ibn Abi al-Asand his host who deliberated on one Friday about taking the leadership of the Muslim community after theProphet (pbuh) and vowed to spread corruption. They did this while completely ignoring the Prophet who was on the pulpit delivering his sermon. And then, in mockery, asked Abdullah Ibn Masud about what the Prophet (pbuh) said in his sermon.
Assalam o Alaikum Mufti sb, May Allah swt reward you all for your efforts. I wanted to ask the hukm of khuff getting off i.e. slipping down to your heels during tawaf in umrah due to a large crowd and people kicking your foot by mistake. Does that invalidate the wudu and dam has to be given if i just slipped it back on and completed the tawaf?? --T--? --T--	In principle, if the majority of the khuff slips out, the masah becomes invalid. Slipping out till the heel does not constitute the majority. Your wudhu and tawaf are valid; there is no dam necessary	Jafar b Muhammad reported on the authority of his father:We went to Jabir b. Abdullah and he began inquiring about the people (who had gone to see him) till it was my turn. I said: I am Muhammad b. Ali b. Husain. He placed his hand upon my head and opened my upper button and then the lower one and then placed his palm on my chest (in order to bless me), and I was, during those days, a young boy, and he said: You are welcome, my nephew. Ask whatever you want to ask. And I asked him but as he was blind (he could not respond to me immediately), and the time for prayer came. He stood up covering himself in his mantle. And whenever he placed its ends upon his shoulders they slipped down on account of being short (in size). Another mantle was, however, lying on the clothes rack near by. And he led us in the prayer. I said to him: Tell me about the Hajj of Allahs Messenger (May peace be upon him). And he pointed with his hand nine, and then stated: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stayed in (Medina) for nine years but did not perform Hajj, then he made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to perform the Hajj. A large number of persons came to Medina and all of them were anxious to follow the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) and do according to his doing. We set out with him till we reached Dhul-Hulaifa. Asma daughter of Umais gave birth to Muhammad b. Abu Bakr. She sent message to the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) asking him: What should 1 do? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Take a bath, bandage your private parts and put on Ihram. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) then prayed in the mosque and then mounted al-Qaswa (his she-camel) and it stood erect with him on its back at al-Baida. And I saw as far as I could see in front of me but riders and pedestrians, and also on my right and on my left and behind me like this. And the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was prominent among us and the (revelation) of the Holy Quran was descending upon him. And it is he who knows (its true) significance. And whatever he did, we also did that. He pronounced the Oneness of Allah (saying):" Labbaik,0 Allah, Labbaik, Labbaik. Thou hast no partner, praise and grace is Thine and the Sovereignty too; Thou hast no partner." And the people also pronounced this Talbiya which they pronounce (today). The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) did not reject anything out of it. But the Messenger of Allah (May peace. be upon him) adhered to his own Talbiya. Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) said: We did not have any other intention but that of Hajj only, being unaware of the Umra (at that season), but when we came with him to the House, he touched the pillar and (made seven circuits) running three of them and walking four. And then going to the Station of Ibrahim, he recited:" And adopt the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer." And this Station was between him and the House. My father said (and I do not know whether he had made a mention of it but that was from Allahs Apostle [May peace be upon him] that he recited in two rakahs:" say: He is Allah One," and say:" Say: 0 unbelievers." He then returned to the pillar (Hajar Aswad) and kissed it. He then went out of the gate to al-Safa and as he reached near it he recited:" Al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the signs appointed by Allah," (adding: ) I begin with what Allah (has commanded me) to begin. He first mounted al-Safa till he saw the House, and facing Qibla he declared the Oneness of Allah and glorified Him, and said:" There is no god but Allah, One, there is no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty. to Him praise is due. and He is Powerful over everything. There is no god but Allah alone, Who fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates alone." He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards al-Marwa, and when his feet came down in the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached al-Marwa. There he did as he had done at al-Safa. And when it was his last running at al-Marwa he said: If I had known beforehand what I have come to know afterwards, I would not have brought sacrificial animals and would have performed an Umra. So, he who among you has not the sacrificial animals with him should put off Ihram and treat it as an Umra. Suraqa b. Malik b. Jusham got up and said: Messenger of Allah, does it apply to the present year, or does it apply forever? Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) intertwined the fingers (of one hand) into another and said twice: The Umra has become incorporated in the Hajj (adding):" No, but for ever and ever." All came from the Yemen with the sacrificial animals for the Prophet (May peace be upon him) and found Fatimah (Allah be pleased with her) to be one among those who had put off Ihram and had put on dyed clothes and had applied antimony. He (HadratAli) showed disapproval to it, whereupon she said: My father has commanded me to do this. He (the narrator) said that Ali used to say in Iraq: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) showing annoyance at Fatimah for what she had done, and asked the (verdict) of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) regarding what she had narrated from him, and told him that I was angry with her, whereupon he said: She has told the truth, she has told the truth. (The Holy Prophet then asked Ali): What did you say when you undertook to go for Hajj? I (Ali) said: 0 Allah, I am putting on Ihram for the same purpose as Thy Messenger has put it on. He said: I have with me sacrificial animals, so do not put off the Ihram. He (Jabir) said: The total number of those sacrificial animals brought by Ali from the Yemen and of those brought by the Apostle (may peace be upon him) was one hundred. Then all the people except the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and those who had with them sacrificial animals, put off Ihram, and got their hair clipped; when it was the day of Tarwiya (8th of Dhul-Hijja) they went to Mina and put on the Ihram for Hajj and the Messenger of Ailah (may peace be upon him) rode and led the noon, afternoon, sunset Isha and dawn prayers. He then waited a little till the sun rose, and commanded that a tent of hair should be pitched at Namira. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then set out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at al-Mashar al-Haram (the sacred site) as the Quraish used to do in the pre-Islamic period. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), however, passed on till he came to Arafa and he found that the tent had been pitched for him at Namira. There he got down till the sun had passed the meridian; he commanded that al-Qaswa should be brought and saddled for him. Then he came to the bottom of the valley, and addressed the people saying: Verily your blood, your property are as sacred and inviolable as the sacredness of this day of yours, in this month of yours, in this town of yours. Behold! Everything pertaining to the Days of Ignorance is under my feet completely abolished. Abolished are also the blood-revenges of the Days of Ignorance. The first claim of ours on blood-revenge which I abolish is that of the son of Rabia b. al-Harith, who was nursed among the tribe of Sad and killed by Hudhail. And the usury of she pre-Islamic period is abolished, and the first of our usury I abolish is that of Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib, for it is all abolished. Fear Allah concerning women! Verily you have taken them on the security of Allah, and intercourse with them has been made lawful unto you by words of Allah. You too have right over them, and that they should not allow anyone to sit on your bed whom you do not like. But if they do that, you can chastise them but not severely. Their rights upon you are that you should provide them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you the Book of Allah, and if you hold fast to it, you would never go astray. And you would be asked about me (on the Day of Resurrection), (now tell me) what would you say? They (the audience) said: We will bear witness that you have conveyed (the message), discharged (the ministry of Prophethood) and given wise (sincere) counsel. He (the narrator) said: He (the Holy Prophet) then raised his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people (said):" O Allah, be witness. 0 Allah, be witness," saying it thrice. (Bilal then) pronounced Adhan and later on Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the noon prayer. He (Bilal) then uttered Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the afternoon prayer and he observed no other prayer in between the two. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then mounted his camel and came to the place of stay, making his she-camel al-Qaswa, turn towards the side where there we are rocks, having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him, and faced the Qibla. He kept standing there till the sun set, and the yellow light had somewhat gone, and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He made Usama sit behind him, and he pulled the nosestring of Qaswa so forcefully that its head touched the saddle (in order to keep her under perfect control), and he pointed out to the people with his right hand to be moderate (in speed), and whenever he happened to pass over an elevated tract of sand, he slightly loosened it (the nose-string of his camel) till she climbed up and this is how he reached al-Muzdalifa. There he led the evening and Isha prayers with one Adhan and two Iqamas and did not glorify (Allah) in between them (i. e. he did not observe supererogatory rakahs between Maghrib and Isha prayers). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then lay down till dawn and offered the dawn prayer with an Adhan and Iqama when the morning light was clear. He again mounted al-Qaswa, and when he came to al-Mashar al-Haram, he faced towards Qibla, supplicated Him, Glorified Him, and pronounced His Uniqueness (La ilaha illa Allah) and Oneness, and kept standing till the daylight was very clear. He then went quickly before the sun rose, and seated behind him was al-Fadl b. Abbas and he was a man having beautiful hair and fair complexion and handsome face. As the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) was moving on, there was also going a group of women (side by side with them). Al-Fadl began to look at them. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) placed his hand on the face of Fadl who then turned his face to the other side, and began to see, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) turned his hand to the other side and placed it on the face of al-Fadl. He again turned his face to the other side till he came to the bottom of Muhassir. 1680 He urged her (al-Qaswa) a little, and, following the middle road, which comes out at the greatest jamra, he came to the jamra which is near the tree. At this be threw seven small pebbles, saying Allah-o-Akbar while throwing every one of them in a manner in which the small pebbles are thrown (with the help of fingers) and this he did in the bottom of the valley. He then went to the place of sacrifice, and sacrificed sixty-three (camels) with his own hand. Then he gave the remaining number to All who sacrificed them, and he shared him in his sacrifice. He then commanded that a piece of flesh from each animal sacrificed should be put in a pot, and when it was cooked, both of them (the Holy Prophet and Hadrat All) took some meat out of it and drank its soup. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) again rode and came to the House, and offered the Zuhr prayer at Mecca. He came to the tribe of Abd al-Muttalib, who were supplying water at Zamzam, and said: Draw water. O Bani Abd al-Muttalib; were it not that people would usurp this right of supplying water from you, I would have drawn it along with you. So they handed him a basket and he drank from it.<D>Abu Qatida reported:The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) addressed us and said: You would travel In the evening and the might till (God willing) you would come in the morning to a place of water. So the people travelled (self absorbed) without paying any heed to one another, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) also travelled till It was midnight. I was by his side. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) began to doze and leaned (to one side) of his camel. I came to him and I lent him support without awaking him till he sat poised on his ride. He went on travelling till a major part of the night was over and (he again) leaned (to one side) of his camel. I supported him without awaking him till he sat" bed on his ride. and then travelled till it was near dawn. He (again) leaned which was far more inclined than the two earlier leanings and he was about to fall down. So I came to him and supported him and he lifted his head and said; Who is this? I said: it is Abu Qatida. He (the Holy Prophet again) said: Since how long have you been travelling along with me like this? I said: I have been travelling in this very state since the night. He said: May Allah protect you, as you have protected His Apostle (from falling down), and again said: Do you see that we are hidden from the people? - and again said: Do you see anyone? I said: Here is a rider. I again said: Here Is another rider till we gathered together and we were seven riders. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stepped aside of the highway and placed his head (for sleep and said): Guard for us our prayers. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was the first to wake up and the rays of the sun were falling on his back. We got up startled He (the Holy Prophet) said: Ride on So we rode on till the sun had (sufficiently) risen. He then came down from his camel and called for a jug of water which I had with me. There was a little water in that. He performed ablution with that which was less thorough as compared with his usual ablutions and some water of that had been left. He (the Holy Prophet) said to Abu Qatida: Keep a watch over your jug of water; it would have (a miraculous) condition about it. Then Bilal summoned (people) to prayer and then the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed two rakahs and then said the morning prayer as he said every day. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) (then) rode on and we rode along with him and some of us whispered to the others saying: How would there be compensation for omission in our prayers? Upon this he (the Apostle of Allah) said: Is there not in me (my life) a model for you? There is no omission in sleeping. The (cognizable) emission is that one should not say prayer (intentionally) till the time of the other prayer comes. So he who did like it (omitted prayer in sleep or due to other unavoidable circumstances) should say prayer when he becomes aware of it and on the next day he should observe it at its prescribed time. He (the Holy Prophet) said: What do you think the people would have done (at this hour)? They would have in the morning found their Apostle missing from amongst them and then Abu Bakr and Umar would have told them that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) must be behind you, he cannot leave you behind (him), but the people said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) is ahead of you. So if you had obeyed Abu Bakr and Umar, you would have gone on the right path. So we proceeded on till we came up to the people (from whom we had lagged behind) and the day had considerably risen and everything became hot, and they (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) said: Messenger of Allah, we are dying of thirst. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) remarked: There is no destruction for you. And again said: Bring that small cup of mine and he then asked for the jug of water to be brought to him. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) began to pour water (in that small cup) and Abu Qatida gave them to drink. And when the people saw that there was (a little) water in the jug, they fell upon it. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Behave well; the water (is enough) to satiate all of you. Then they (the Companions) began to receive (their share of) water with calmness (without showing any anxiety) and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) began to fill (the cap), and I began to serve them till no one was left except me and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). He then filled (the cup) with water and said to me: Drink it. I said: Messenger of Allah, I would not drink till you drink. Upon this he said: The server of the people Is the last among them to drink. So I drank and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) also drank and the people came to the place of water quite happy and satiated. Abdullah b. Rabah said: I am going to narrate this hadith in the great mosque, when Imran b. Husain said: See, O young man, how will you narrate for I was also one of the riders on that night? I said: So you must be knowing this hadith well. He said: Who are you? I said: I am one of the Ansar. Upon this he said: You narrate, for you know your hadith better. I, therefore, narrated it to the people. Imran said: I was also present that night, but I know not anyone else who learnt it so well as you have learnt.<D>It was narrated that Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, said:"I was in front of the Messenger of Allah () when he was praying, and when I wanted to leave I did not want to get up and pass in front of him, so I just slipped away slowly and quietly."<D>Allah then made an exception, saying: (Except those) among the ten men who fled to Mecca (who seek refuge with a people) i.e. the people of Hilal Ibn Uwaymir al-Aslami (between whom and you there is a covenant) a pact and peace, (or (those who)) the people of Hilal (come unto you because their hearts forbid them to make war) they come to you because they are annoyed at the huge cost they have to pay due to this pact (on you or make war on their own folk) due to their ties of kinship. (Had Allah willed He could have given them power over you) i.e. the people of Hilal Ibn Uwaymir (so that assuredly they would have fought you) together with their people upon the conquest of Mecca. (So, if they hold aloof from you and wage not war against you) upon the conquest of Mecca (and offer you peace) they submit to you through peace and honouring the pact they made, (Allah alloweth you no way against them) He does not give you any excuse for killing them.<D>(O ye who believe! When believing women) who truly believe in Allah (come unto you as fugitives) from Mecca to Medina or al-Hudaybiyyah, (examine them) ask them and let them swear as to their intentions from their coming. (Allah is best aware of their faith) Allah is best aware of their hearts firmness in faith. (Then, if ye know them for true believers) through examination, (send them not back unto the disbelievers) do not send them back to their disbelieving husbands. (They are not) i.e. the believing women, (lawful for the disbelievers) for their disbelieving husbands, (nor are the disbelievers lawful for them) for the believing women. Allah says: a believing woman is not lawful for a disbelieving man nor is a disbelieving woman lawful for a believing man. (And give the disbelievers that which they have spent (upon them)) give theirhusbands that which they have spent on them as dower. This was revealed about Subayah Bint al-Harth al-Aslamiyyah who came to the Prophet (pbuh) in the year of al-Hudaybiyyah, to declare her Islam but her husband Musafir came after her to take her back. The Prophet, Allah bless him and give peace, gave him back the dowry which her husband had given her. In that particular year, and before the revelation of this verse, the people of Mecca had signed a treaty with the Prophet (pbuh) which stipulated that whoever from the people of Mecca embraces Islam can join the Muslims, and whoever of the Muslims embraces the religion of the Meccan pagans is returned to the Muslims; and any woman from the people of Mecca who embraces Islam, the Muslims should pay back the dowry given to her to her husband, and any Muslimwoman who joins the religion of the Meccan pagans, the people of Mecca should pay back her dowry to her husband. This is why the Prophet (pbuh) paid back to Musafir the dowry which he had given to Subayah. (And it is no sin for you) O believers (to marry such women) those who were disbelievers and then embraced Islam (when ye have given them their dues) when you have given them their dowry. Allah says here: any woman who embraces Islam while her husband remains a disbeliever, the sacred bond that ties her to her husband becomes broken and, therefore, she does not have to observe a waiting period and can marry after making sure she is not pregnant. (And hold not to the ties of disbelieving women) He says: any woman who disbelieves in Allah has broken the sacred bond that ties her to her husband; and therefore he should not consider her his wife; (and ask for (the return of) that which ye have spent) He says: ask the people of Mecca to give back what you have spent on them, if your wives join their religion; (and let the disbelievers ask for that which they have spent) on their wives when the latter embrace Islam. And this exactly what they had agreed with the Prophet (pbuh). (That is the judgement of Allah) that is theobligation of Allah. (He judgeth between you) and the people of Mecca. (Allah is Knower) of what is best for you,(Wise) in that which He judged between you. This verse is abrogated by unanimous consensus of Muslims. <D>(Say) O Muhammad: (O People of the Scripture!) i.e. the Jews and Christians. (You have naught) of the religion of Allah (till ye observe the Torah and the Gospel) until you truly believe in what is in the Torah and the Gospel (and that which was revealed unto thee (Muhammad) from your Lord) in all Scriptures given to all messengers. (That which is revealed unto you (Muhammad) from your Lord) the Quran (is certain to increase the contumacy) constancy in disbelief (and disbelief) and firmness in disbelief (of many of them) of their disbelievers. (But grieve not for the disbelieving folk) do not be saddened for their destruction in their state of disbelief, if they do not believe.
Is it permissible to perform janaza prayer in absentia ?? --T--? --T--	According to the Hanafi school of thought, it is not permissible to perform Salt al-Janzah in absentia	Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:I came riding a donkey. Another version has: Ibn Abbas said: When I was near the age of the puberty I came riding a she-ass and found the Messenger of Allah () leading the people in prayer at Mina. I passed in front of a part of the row (of worshippers), and dismounting left my she-ass for grazing in the pasture, and I joined the row, and no one objected to that.Abu Dawud said: These are the words of al-Qanabi, and are complete. Malik said: I take it as permissible at the time when the iqamah for prayer is pronounced.<D>Urwah reported on the authority of Aishah:Fatimah daughter of Abu Hubaish came to the Messenger of Allah () and said: I am a woman who has prolonged flow of blood; I am never purified ; should I abandon prayer ? He replied: This is (due to) a vein, and not menstruation. When the menstruation begins, you should abandon prayer ; when it is finished, you should wash away the blood and pray.<D>It wasnarrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:“A small spear (Harbah) would bebrought out to the Prophet () when he was travelling; he wouldplant it (in the ground) to perform prayer while facing it.”<D>(Our Lord!) O our Lord! (Lo! I have settled some of my posterity) Ishmael and his mother Hagar (in an uncultivable valley) in a valley with no vegetation or crops (near unto Thy holy House) i.e. Mecca, (our Lord!) O our Lord! (that they may establish proper worship) so that they perform the prayer faced towards the Kabah; (so incline some hearts of men) the hearts of some men (that they may yearn towards them) long and head towards them every year, (and provide Thou them with fruits) with different kinds of fruit (in order that they may be thankful) so that they are grateful for your blessings.<D>(My Lord!) O my lord! (Make me to establish proper worship) make me perform the prayer properly, (and some of my posterity (also)) he says: bless me and bless my offspring so that we perform the prayer properly; (our Lord!) O our Lord! (and accept the prayer) accept my worship.<D>(Lo! the hypocrites) Abdullah Ibn Ubayy and his followers (seek to beguile Allah) they disbelieve in Him and oppose Him in secret and think that they are deceiving Him, (but it is Allah Who beguileth them) on the Day of Judgement when, on the Bridge over hell, the believers will tell them: go back to the life of the world and seek some light, knowing full well that they cannot do so. (When they stand up to worship) when they go to perform the prayer (they perform it languidly) they perform it sluggishly (and to be seen of men) when they see people, they go to perform the prayer, but when they do see people they do not go, (and are mindful of Allah) they do not perform the prayer for Allah (but little) to show off and be known by others as peoplewho pray;
Al salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. I am a converted muslim, i converted when i was 9/10 years old. Currently i am 16. I have committed a certain sin; masturbation since i was very little and i continued to do it after i converted. I had no idea it was haram. Later on i came to know it was haram and since then i tried to stop it. I failed horribly. I ruined my Ramadan because of these sins. I also am addicted to pornography. It all happened before i had some awareness about it being haram. I became addicted to it and i have no idea how to stop. The desires are too powerful. I miss prayers. And i start to dislike acts of worship. I dont want to pray, i dont want to do anything of worship because of these sins. These sins ruine me. When i am outside or at school these desires kick in. I prayed and made Dua asking Allah to rid me of these sins. But i always commit these sins again. I dont know what to do. I pray i recite Quran i do Istighfar but i always always fail. The prophets of Allah alayhimus salam and the Sahabah radhiallahu anhum are my examples i really look up to them. I want to be righteous and pious like them. But i always fail doing so. I cant stop these sins. For years i tried to stop but it doesnt work. Why? Am i destined to fail? If so cant i ask Allah to end my life after i repent? Because i do not want to continue living like this. I dont care if i dont have enough good deeds for Al Firdaws i just want to die if i cant stop these sins. Suicide is not allowed, than what should i do? I dont know any other way to free myself from these sins. I dont have a girlfriend, i do not engage with females in my life. So its not that i am putting myself in a vulnerable position. My desires are too powerful and i do not know how to handle them. I desire to watch disgusting videos, of women engaging in sexual acts with each other. I have had these fantasies since i was a little kid and with porn making it a reality it is a very bad combination. I cant even view women normally anymore, not even muslimahs because of that. I cant block porn because than some Islamic articles will be blocked as well, and Youtube contains pornographic videos as well so it wouldnt really change anything. I also cant get rid of my phone. I need it for Quran and Islamic videos. I dont think this is fair. I dont want to go to Hell i dont want to be punished but why than does this always happen? It is driving me crazy. Why did Allah allow me to masturbate on an early age? This is the consequence of my past actions. But what could i do about it i was a non muslim little kid at that time. These sins are messing me up and i cant take it anymore. I want it to end. Please tell me how. And also please explain to me why i committed these sins on a very early age. I do want to become pious. I want Jannah. I want Allah to be merciful. But i always do it wrong. I cant take it anymore. I am sick of it.? --T--? --T--	Brother-in-Islam, We take note of your sincerity and desperation. Allah blessed you with Islam. He chose you to adopt means of eternal salutation. There is no need for you to despair. Allah Taala will never obligate you with a responsibility beyond your ability. Carnal desires are natural. Everyone goes through it. It is like a live wire within yourself. When that live wire is touched, one can be shocked. Your carnal desires should not be exposed to avenues that will jolt and aggravate your desires. If you do so, it is similar to touching a live electric wire. You cannot say that I have to touch a live electric wire. You know the consequences. It will be fatal. Likewise, the internet is like a live wire and to expose oneself freely to internet is like touching an electric live wire. It will kill your spirituality. You should not present justifications of reading Quran and watching Islamic videos as an excuse. We advise you to abstain from all venues that will aggravate your desires. Follow the following steps for responsible use of the internet. It is advisable to go out for a few days in the path of Allah. You will be in a pure and clean environment and cleanse yourself. You should also fast to contain your desires. This is the advice given by Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, ( ) O youth, whoever from amongst you can get married then he should. If he is not able to then he should fast for verily fast is a shield for him. (Bukhari and Muslim) Also identifying the ulama there and the pious people and stay in their company. You may seek Mufti Hafizur Rahman and seek his advice and supervision from his website. Lastly, listen to the discourse on how to control ones Nafs and eyes of our honorable Ustaath Hadarat Mufti Ebrahim Desai (Hafidhahullah), Qasida Burdah. You may also look at 19883 for more methods on how to stay away from the evil act you refer to	Amir b. Sharahil Shabi Shab Hamdan reported that he asked Fatima, daughter of Qais and sister of ad-Dahhak b. Qais and she was the first amongst the emigrant women:Narrate to me a hadith which you had heard directly from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and there is no extra link in between them. She said: Very well, if you like, I am prepared to do that, and he said to her: Well, do It and narrate that to me. She said: I married the son of Mughira and he was a chosen young man of Quraish at that time, but he fell as a martyr in the first Jihad (fighting) on the side of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). When I became a widow, Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, one amongst the group of the Companions of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), sent me the proposal of marriage. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) also sent me such a message for his freed slave Usama b. Zaid. And it had been conveyed to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had said (about Usama): He who loves me should also love Usama. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) talked to me (about this matter), I said: My affairs are in your hand. You may marry me to anyone whom you like. He said: You better shift now to the house of Umm Sharik, and Umm Sharik was a rich lady from amongst the Ansar. She spent generously for the cause of Allah and entertained guests very hospitably. I said: Well, I will do as you like. He said: Do not do that for Umm Sharik is a woman who is very frequently visited by guests and I do not like that your head may be uncovered or the cloth may be removed from your shank and the strangers may catch sight of them which you abhor. You better shift to the house of your cousin Abdullah b. Amr b. Umm Maktum and he is a person of the Bani Fihr branch of the Quraish, and he belonged to that tribe (to which Fatima) belonged. So I shifted to that house, and when my period of waiting was over, I heard the voice of an announcer making an announcement that the prayer would be observed in the mosque (where) congregational prayer (is observed). So I set out towards that mosque and observed prayer along with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I was in the row of the women which was near the row of men. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had finished his prayer, he sat on the pulpit smiling and said: Every worshipper should keep sitting at his place. He then said: Do you know why I had asked you to assemble? They said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He said: By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for a warning, but I have detained you here, for Tamim Dari, a Christian, who came and accepted Islam, told me something, which agrees with what I was telling, you about the Dajjal. He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham and had been tossed by waves in the ocean for a month. Then these (waves) took them (near) the land within the ocean (island) at the time of sunset. They sat in a small side-boat and entered that island. There was a beast with long thick hair (and because of these) they could not distinguish his face from his back. They said: Woe to you, who can you be? Thereupon it said: I am al-Jassasa. They said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: O people, go to this person in the monastery as he is very much eager to know about you. He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid of it lest it should be a devil. Then we hurriedly went on till we came to that monastery and found a well-built person there with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his two legs up to the ankles. We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon come to know about me. but tell me who are you. We said: We are people from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been driving us for one month and they brought as near this island. We got Into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al- Jassasa. We said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: You go to this very person in the monastery for he is eagerly waiting for you to know about you. So we came to you in hot haste fearing that that might be the Devil. He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baisan. We said: About what aspect of theirs do you seek information? He said: I ask you whether these trees bear fruit or not. We said: yes. Thereupon he said: I think these would not bear fruits. He said: Inform me about the lake of Tabariyya? We said: Which aspect of it do you want to know? He said: Is there water in it? They said: There is abundance of water in it. Thereupon he said: I think it would soon become dry. He again said: Inform me about the spring of Zughar. They said: Which aspect of it you want to know? He (the chained person) said: Is there water in it and does it irrigate (the land)? We said to him: Yes, there is abundance of water in it and the inhabitants (of Medina) irrigate (land) with the help of it, He said: Inform me about the unlettered Prophet; what has he done? We said: He has come out from Mecca and has settled In Yathrib (Medina). He said: Do the Arabs fight against him? We said: Yes. He said: How did he deal with them? We informed him that he had overcome those in his neighbourhood and they had submitted themselves before him. Thereupon he said to us: Has it actually happened? We said: Yes. Thereupon he said: If it is so that is better for them that they should show obedience to him. I am going to tell you about myself and I am Dajjal and would be soon permitted to get out and so I shall get out and travel in the land, and will not spare any town where I would not stay for forty nights except Mecca and Medina as these two (places) are prohibited (areas) for me and I would not make an attempt to enter any one of these two. An angel with a sword in his hand would confront me and would bar my way and there would be angels to guard every passage leading to it; then Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) striking the pulpit with the help of the end of his staff said: This implies Taiba meaning Medina. Have I not, told you an account (of the Dajjal) like this? The people said: Yes, and this account narrated by Tamim Dari was liked by me for it corroborates the account which I gave to you in regard to him (Dajjal) at Medina and Mecca. Behold he (Dajjal) is in the Syrian sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen sea (Arabian sea). Nay, on the contrary, he is in the east, he is in the east, he is in the east, and he pointed with his hand towards the east. I (Fatima bint Qais) said: I preserved it in my mind (this narration from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him).<D>Amir b. Sharahil Shabi Shab Hamdan reported that he asked Fatima, daughter of Qais and sister of ad-Dahhak b. Qais and she was the first amongst the emigrant women:Narrate to me a hadith which you had heard directly from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and there is no extra link in between them. She said: Very well, if you like, I am prepared to do that, and he said to her: Well, do It and narrate that to me. She said: I married the son of Mughira and he was a chosen young man of Quraish at that time, but he fell as a martyr in the first Jihad (fighting) on the side of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). When I became a widow, Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, one amongst the group of the Companions of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), sent me the proposal of marriage. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) also sent me such a message for his freed slave Usama b. Zaid. And it had been conveyed to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had said (about Usama): He who loves me should also love Usama. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) talked to me (about this matter), I said: My affairs are in your hand. You may marry me to anyone whom you like. He said: You better shift now to the house of Umm Sharik, and Umm Sharik was a rich lady from amongst the Ansar. She spent generously for the cause of Allah and entertained guests very hospitably. I said: Well, I will do as you like. He said: Do not do that for Umm Sharik is a woman who is very frequently visited by guests and I do not like that your head may be uncovered or the cloth may be removed from your shank and the strangers may catch sight of them which you abhor. You better shift to the house of your cousin Abdullah b. Amr b. Umm Maktum and he is a person of the Bani Fihr branch of the Quraish, and he belonged to that tribe (to which Fatima) belonged. So I shifted to that house, and when my period of waiting was over, I heard the voice of an announcer making an announcement that the prayer would be observed in the mosque (where) congregational prayer (is observed). So I set out towards that mosque and observed prayer along with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I was in the row of the women which was near the row of men. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had finished his prayer, he sat on the pulpit smiling and said: Every worshipper should keep sitting at his place. He then said: Do you know why I had asked you to assemble? They said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He said: By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for a warning, but I have detained you here, for Tamim Dari, a Christian, who came and accepted Islam, told me something, which agrees with what I was telling, you about the Dajjal. He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham and had been tossed by waves in the ocean for a month. Then these (waves) took them (near) the land within the ocean (island) at the time of sunset. They sat in a small side-boat and entered that island. There was a beast with long thick hair (and because of these) they could not distinguish his face from his back. They said: Woe to you, who can you be? Thereupon it said: I am al-Jassasa. They said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: O people, go to this person in the monastery as he is very much eager to know about you. He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid of it lest it should be a devil. Then we hurriedly went on till we came to that monastery and found a well-built person there with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his two legs up to the ankles. We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon come to know about me. but tell me who are you. We said: We are people from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been driving us for one month and they brought as near this island. We got Into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al- Jassasa. We said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: You go to this very person in the monastery for he is eagerly waiting for you to know about you. So we came to you in hot haste fearing that that might be the Devil. He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baisan. We said: About what aspect of theirs do you seek information? He said: I ask you whether these trees bear fruit or not. We said: yes. Thereupon he said: I think these would not bear fruits. He said: Inform me about the lake of Tabariyya? We said: Which aspect of it do you want to know? He said: Is there water in it? They said: There is abundance of water in it. Thereupon he said: I think it would soon become dry. He again said: Inform me about the spring of Zughar. They said: Which aspect of it you want to know? He (the chained person) said: Is there water in it and does it irrigate (the land)? We said to him: Yes, there is abundance of water in it and the inhabitants (of Medina) irrigate (land) with the help of it, He said: Inform me about the unlettered Prophet; what has he done? We said: He has come out from Mecca and has settled In Yathrib (Medina). He said: Do the Arabs fight against him? We said: Yes. He said: How did he deal with them? We informed him that he had overcome those in his neighbourhood and they had submitted themselves before him. Thereupon he said to us: Has it actually happened? We said: Yes. Thereupon he said: If it is so that is better for them that they should show obedience to him. I am going to tell you about myself and I am Dajjal and would be soon permitted to get out and so I shall get out and travel in the land, and will not spare any town where I would not stay for forty nights except Mecca and Medina as these two (places) are prohibited (areas) for me and I would not make an attempt to enter any one of these two. An angel with a sword in his hand would confront me and would bar my way and there would be angels to guard every passage leading to it; then Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) striking the pulpit with the help of the end of his staff said: This implies Taiba meaning Medina. Have I not, told you an account (of the Dajjal) like this? The people said: Yes, and this account narrated by Tamim Dari was liked by me for it corroborates the account which I gave to you in regard to him (Dajjal) at Medina and Mecca. Behold he (Dajjal) is in the Syrian sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen sea (Arabian sea). Nay, on the contrary, he is in the east, he is in the east, he is in the east, and he pointed with his hand towards the east. I (Fatima bint Qais) said: I preserved it in my mind (this narration from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him).<D>It was narrated from Abu Saeed Az-Zuraqi that a man asked the Messenger of Allah about coitus interruptus and said:"My wife is breast-feeding and I do not want her to get pregnant." The Prophet said: "What has been decreed in the womb will come to be."<D>(Say) to Uyaynah: ((It is) the Truth) there is no deity except Allah (from the Lord of you (all). Then whosoever will, let him believe, and whosoever will, let him disbelieve) this is a threat from Allah; it is also said that this means: for whomever Allah wants faith, he will believe; and for whomever He does not want faith, he will not believe. (Lo! We have prepared for disbelievers) for Uyaynah and his host (Fire. Its tent encloseth them) the extent of the Fire surrounds them. (If they ask for showers) if they ask for water to drink, (they will be showered with water like molten lead) like boiling oil or hot liquid silver (which burneth the faces. Calamitous the drink and ill the resting place!) evil is their dwelling; He says: evil is the abode of their companions: the satans and the disbelievers.<D>(He said) Jacob said: (I expose my distress and anguish only unto Allah, and I know from Allah that which ye know not) I know that Josephs vision is true and that we will prostrate to him; it is also said that this means: I know of Allahs mercy and of His good work that which you do not; it is also said that this means: I know that Joseph is alive. That is because the angel of death came to him and he asked him: "did you take away the soul of Joseph from among those you took their souls away". And the angel said he did not.<D>(Thus doth Allah seal the hearts of those who know not) Allahs divine Oneness and disbelieve in it.
Assalam-o-alaikum, My office is about 91 miles from home. I dirve to my office daily and come back. For Zuhr and asr prayer, do I need to do Qasr prayer? Will I be a travel for the prayers I am in my office? If yes, can I join zuhr and asr prayers being a traveller? wassalam,? --T--? --T--	1) If a person undertakes a journey of 48[1]miles or more, he will be a Musfir [2] (traveler). He will have to perform Qasr Salah in Zohar, Asr, Esha Salah. In your situation if you perform Zohar and Asr in your office, you will have to make Qasr. 2) According to the Hanafi School of thought, every Salah must be performed at its prescribed time. It is not permissible to join two Salats in one Salah time[3]. However, you may delay your Zohar until the end of Zohar time. When Asr time sets in, you perform your Asr Salah, these is apparent joining of two Salats but in its prescribed time	Anas bin Malik narrated:"We prayed Zuhr as four with the Prophet in Al-Madinah, and Asr as two Rakah in Dhil-Hulaifah."<D>Narrated Anas bin Malik:When we offered the Zuhr prayers behind Allahs Apostle we used to prostrate on our clothes to protect ourselves from the heat.<D>Narrated `Abdullah bin Abi Qatada:My father said, "The Prophet used to recite Al-Fatiha along with another Sura in the first two rak`at of the Zuhr and the `Asr prayers and at times a t verse or so was audible to us."<D>(Remember the name of thy Lord) pray by the command of your Lord (at morn and evening) i.e. the prayers of Fajr, Zuhr and Asr.<D>(Establish worship) perform the prayer, O Muhammad, (at the going down of the sun) after noon: the prayers of Zuhr and Asr (until the dark of night) and after the advent of the night: the prayers of Maghrib and Isha, (and (the recital of) the Quran at dawn) the prayer of the morning. (Lo! (the recital of) the Quran at dawn) the prayer of the morning (is ever witnessed) is witnessed by the angels of the night and the angels of the day.<D>(Unto Him be praise in the heavens and the earth) gratitude and obedience is incumbent upon the inhabitants of the heavens and the earth! (and at the suns decline) the Asr prayer (and in the noonday) which is the Zuhr prayer.
Are men allowed to pray at home? --T--? --T--	Shariah has emphasized on men performing Salah with congregation.[1] The reward of the Salah performed in congregation is multiplied many times. One who performs Salah with congregation is blessed with the duas of the Angels. Consider the following Hadith; :: :[2] Translation: Rasulullah ( ) said, The prayer offered in congregation is twenty-five times more superior (in reward) than the prayer offered alone in ones house or work. For verily, the one who performs ablution and does it perfectly, then proceeds to the masjid with the sole intention of praying, for each step he takes towards the masjid, Allah upgrades him a degree in reward and (forgives) crosses out one sin until he enters the masjid. When he enters the masjid, he is considered in prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer and the angels continually beseech Allahs forgiveness on his behalf saying, O Allah! Be Merciful to him, O Allah! Forgive him, so long as he sits at his prayer space and does not pass wind. In another narration;: ::[3] Translation: Rasulullah ( ) is reported to have said, The prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times superior to the prayer offered by person alone. There is also severe warning against one who does not perform Salah in congregation. Consider the following warning;::: [4] Translation: Rasulullah ( ) says, By Him in whose Hand my life is, I (sometimes) thought of giving orders for firewood to be collected, then for proclaiming the Adhan for Salah. I would appoint an Imam to lead the Salah and go to the houses of those who do not come to perform Salah in congregation, and set fire to their houses. By Him in whose Hand my soul is, if anyone of them had known that he would get a bone covered with good meat or two (small) pieces of meat present in between two ribs, he would have turned up for the Isha prayer. If one has a valid excuse for not performing Salah with congregation such as severe weather conditions, travelling, sickness etc. then the Salah will be accepted without any dislike (makruh).[5] If one performs Salah at home without a valid excuse, the Salah will still be valid. However, he will be deprived of all the blessings of performing Salah in congregation and may also incur the wrath for being negligent in performing Salah with congregation	Narrated Anas ibn Malik:The Prophet () said: I am commanded to fight with men till they testify that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Apostle, face our qiblah (direction of prayer), eat what we slaughter, and pray like us. When they do that, their life and property are unlawful for us except what is due to them. They will have the same rights as the Muslims have, and have the same responsibilities as the Muslims have.<D>Narrated Anas ibn Malik:The Prophet () said: I am commanded to fight with men till they testify that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Apostle, face our qiblah (direction of prayer), eat what we slaughter, and pray like us. When they do that, their life and property are unlawful for us except what is due to them. They will have the same rights as the Muslims have, and have the same responsibilities as the Muslims have.<D>It was narrated that Zaid bin Aslam said:"Ibn Umar said:The Prophet () entered the Masjid of Quba to pray there, then some men came in and greeted him with Salam. I asked Suhaib, who was with him: What did the Messenger of Allah () do when he was greeted? He said: He used to gesture with his hand."<D>(In their history) in their events, the event of Joseph and his brothers (verily there is a lesson) a sign (for men of understanding) for people endowed with intelligence. (It is no invented story) the Quran is not an invented story (but a confirmation of the existing (Scripture)) a confirmation of the Torah, the Gospel and all the others scriptures; it confirms the profession of monotheism and other legal rulings as well as the storyof Joseph (and a detailed explanation of everything) a detailed explanation of the lawful and the unlawful, (and a guidance) from error (and a mercy) preventing from chastisement (for folk who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran which was revealed to you from your Lord, and Allah knows the secrets of His Book. And of the surah in which the thunder is mentioned, which is all Meccan-save two verses (As for those whodisbelieve, disaster ceases not to strike them because of what they do, or it dwells near their home until the threat of Allah come to pass. Lo! Allah faileth not to keep the appointed time) and (they who disbelieve say: Thou art no messenger (of Allah). Say: Allah, and whoever has true knowledge of the Scripture, is sufficient witness between me and you) which are Medinan-and it consists of 45 verses, 855 words and 3,506 letters:Surah 13: The Thunder (al?Rad)And of the surah in which the thunder is mentioned, which is all Meccansave two verses (As for those who disbelieve, disaster ceases not to strike them because of what they do, or it dwells near their home until the threat of Allah come to pass. Lo! Allah faileth not to keep the appointed time) and (they who disbelieve say: Thou art no messenger (of Allah). Say: Allah, and whoever has true knowledge of the Scripture, is sufficient witness between me and you) which are Medinanand it consists of 45 verses, 855 words and 3,506 letters:<D>(Never stand (to pray) there) never pray in the mosque of opposition. (A place of worship) i.e. the mosque of Quba (which was founded upon duty (to Allah)) which was founded upon obedience and remembrance of Allah (from the first day) the Prophet (pbuh) entered Medina; it is also said this means: the first mosque ever built in Medina (is more worthy) is more right (that thou shouldst stand (to pray) therein) in themosque of Quba, (wherein are men who love to purify themselves) men who wash their behinds with water [after defecating]. (Allah loveth the purifiers) those who purify themselves from filth with water. <D>(It is not allowed thee to take (other) women) to marry other women (henceforth) after explaining these criteria; it is also said this means: after your nine wives: Aishah the daughter of Abu Bakr, Hafsah the daughter of Umar, Zaynab Bint Jahsh al-Asdiyyah, Umm Salamah Bint Abi Umayyah al-Makhzumi, Umm Habibah Bint Abi Sufyan Ibn Harb, Safiyyah Bint Huyayy Ibn Akhtab, Maymunah Bint al-Harth al-Hilaliyyah, Sawdah Bint Zamah Ibn al-Aswad and Juwayriyyah Bint al-Harith al-Mustaliqiyyah, (nor that thou shouldst change them for other wives) among those I explained amongst the daughters of your uncles and aunts (even though their beauty pleased thee) you are not allowed to marry them, (save those whom thy right hand possesseth) Maria the Copt. (And Allah is Watcher over all things) and Allah is Guardian over all things.
Salaam, Please tell me more about Thanksgiving day because there are a number of Muslims in America celebrating that day. Is it right or wrong? What about black Friday sales?? --T--? --T--	Your query is two-fold: Is it permissible for Muslims to celebrate Thanksgiving in America? Is it permissible to avail Black Friday sales? The answer is as follows:Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. It is said that Thanksgiving had roots in religious and cultural tradition but today Thanksgiving is primarily celebrated as a secular holiday. In principle, imitating the disbelievers in any of their religious festivals (holidays) is totally impermissible and intolerable. It is also impermissible to imitate non-Muslims by celebrating their national festivals (holidays). Therefore, even if Thanksgiving does not symbolize or represent any non-Muslim ideology, it is nevertheless a distinguishing mark of the nation, making its celebration impermissible. As Muslims, Allah Taala has showered his mercy upon us by bestowing us with the wealth of Islam. Islam is the way of life that is perfect and complete. There is no need to look towards other avenues and roads when success of both the worlds is guaranteed in loyalty to Allah and His Deen. In conclusion, to celebrate Thanksgiving is totally against the sense of honor of a believer and impermissible.[1]It is permissible to purchase items on sale on Black Friday. Black Friday does not have any religious or cultural connotations. It happens to fall on the day after Thanksgiving but has no affiliation to it. It is simply a commercial related enterprise	It was narrated that Anas said:"The Messenger of Allah had a she-camel called Al-Adba which could not be beaten. One day a Bedouin came on a riding-camel and beat her (in a race). The Muslims were upset by that, and when he saw the expressions on their faces they said: O Messenger of Allah, Al-Adba has been beaten. He said: It is a right upon Allah that nothing is raised in this world except He lowers it."<D>Narrated Qatada:Anas I said, "While Allahs Apostle (p.b.u.h) was delivering the Friday Khutba (sermon) a man came and said, O Allahs Apostle! Rain is scarce; please ask Allah to bless us with rain. So he invoked Allah for it, and it rained so much that we could hardly reach our homes and it continued raining till the next Friday." Anas further said, "Then the same or some other person stood up and said, O Allahs Apostle! Invoke Allah to withhold the rain. On that, Allahs Apostle I said, O Allah! Round about us and not on us. " Anas added, "I saw the clouds dispersing right and left and it continued to rain but not over Medina."<D>Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa`:We went out to Khaibar in the company of the Prophet. While we were proceeding at night, a man from the group said to Amir, "O Amir! Wont you let us hear your poetry?" Amir was a poet, so he got down and started reciting for the people poetry that kept pace with the camels footsteps, saying:-- "O Allah! Without You we Would not have been guided On the right path Neither would be have given In charity, nor would We have prayed. So please forgive us, what we have committed (i.e. our defects); let all of us Be sacrificed for Your Cause And send Sakina (i.e. calmness) Upon us to make our feet firm When we meet our enemy, and If they will call us towards An unjust thing, We will refuse. The infidels have made a hue and Cry to ask others help Against us." The Prophet on that, asked, "Who is that (camel) driver (reciting poetry)?" The people said, "He is Amir bin Al-Akwa`." Then the Prophet said, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on him." A man amongst the people said, "O Allahs Prophet! has (martyrdom) been granted to him. Would that you let us enjoy his company longer." Then we reached and besieged Khaibar till we were afflicted with severe hunger. Then Allah helped the Muslims conquer it (i.e. Khaibar). In the evening of the day of the conquest of the city, the Muslims made huge fires. The Prophet said, "What are these fires? For cooking what, are you making the fire?" The people replied, "(For cooking) meat." He asked, "What kind of meat?" They (i.e. people) said, "The meat of donkeys." The Prophet said, "Throw away the meat and break the pots!" Some man said, "O Allahs Apostle! Shall we throw away the meat and wash the pots instead?" He said, "(Yes, you can do) that too." So when the army files were arranged in rows (for the clash), Amirs sword was short and he aimed at the leg of a Jew to strike it, but the sharp blade of the sword returned to him and injured his own knee, and that caused him to die. When they returned from the battle, Allahs Apostle saw me (in a sad mood). He took my hand and said, "What is bothering you?" I replied, "Let my father and mother be sacrificed for you! The people say that the deeds of Amir are lost." The Prophet said, "Whoever says so, is mistaken, for Amir has got a double reward." The Prophet raised two fingers and added, "He (i.e. Amir) was a persevering struggler in the Cause of Allah and there are few Arabs who achieved the like of (good deeds) Amir had done."<D>(And on the day when those who disbelieve are exposed to the Fire) before they actually enter it, ((it will be said)) to them: (Ye squandered your good things) you have used up the reward of your deeds (in the life of the world and sought comfort therein) and obtained benefit from the reward of your deeds in the life of the world. (Now this day ye are rewarded with the) severe (doom of ignominy because ye were disdainful) because you were too proud to accept faith (in the land without a right and because ye used to transgress) and because you used to disbelieve and transgress on the earth in the life of the world.<D>(So set your purpose) set your own self and works (resolutely for the right religion) He says: make your religion and works sincere to Allah, and follow the true, straight religion, (before the inevitable day) which is the Day of Judgement (comes from Allah. On that day) the Day of Judgement (mankind will be sundered) a party of them in Paradise and a party in hell.<D>(Then are they restored unto Allah) on the Day of Judgement, (their Lord, the Just) Who is in charge oftheir right and just reward and punishment; it is also said (their Lord, the Just) means: their true God whom they ought to have worshipped, but they did not worship Him truly as He ought to have been worshipped. However, objects of worship other than Allah are void. (Surely His is the judgement) between people onthe Day of Judgement. (And He is the most swift of reckoners) when He takes people to task, He does soswiftly.
As Salamu Alaykum, could you please tell me if it is permissable for my step children to call me buba meaning farther? Jazakullahu Khairun? --T--? --T--	The stepchildren may call the stepfather baba out of respect and not regarding him as their biological father	It wasnarrated that Salim bin ‘Ubaid said:“The Messenger of Allah() fainted when he was sick, then he woke up and said: ‘Has thetime for prayer come?’ They said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell Bilalto callthe Adhan, and tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer.’Then hefainted, then he woke up and said: ‘Has the time for prayercome?’They said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘Tell Bilal to call theAdhan, and tell AbuBakr to lead the people in prayer.’ Then hefainted, then he woke upand said: ‘Has the time for prayer come?’They said: ‘Yes.’ He said:‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, andtell Abu Bakr to lead the people inprayer.’ ‘Aishah said: ‘Myfather is a tender-hearted man, and if hestands in that place hewill weep and will not be able to do it. Ifyou told someone else todo it (that would be better).’ Then hefainted, then woke up andsaid: ‘Tell Bilal to call the Adhan, andtell Abu Bakr to lead thepeople in prayer. You are (like) the femalecompanions of Yusuf.’So Bilal was told to call the Adhan and he didso, and Abu Bakr wastold to lead the people in prayer. And he did sothen the Messengerof Allah () felt a little better, and he said:‘Fine me someoneI can lean on.’ Barirah and another man came, and heleaned onthem. When Abu Bakr saw him, he started to step back, but(theProphet ()) gestured him to stay where he was. Then theMessengerof Allah () came and sat beside Abu Bakr, until Abu Bakrfinishedpraying. Then the Messenger of Allah () passed away.”<D>It wasnarrated that ‘Abdullah bin Harith said:“During the caliphateof‘Uthman, when the people were present in large numbers, I askedabout Duha prayer, and I could not find anyone who could tell me thathe, meaning the Prophet (), had prayed it, apart from Umm Hani’.She told me that he had prayed it with eight Rak’ah.”<D>It wasnarrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:“When the Messenger of Allah()fell ill with what would be his final illness, he was in thehouse of‘Aishah. He said: ‘Call ‘Ali for me.’ ‘Aishah said: ‘OMessenger of Allah, should we call Abu Bakr for you?’ He said:‘Callhim.’ Hafsah said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, should we call‘Umar foryou?’ He said: ‘Call him.’ Ummul-Fadl said: ‘OMessenger of Allah,should we call Al-‘Abbas for you?’ He said:‘Yes.’ When they hadgathered, the Messenger of Allah ()lifted his head, looked andfell silent. ‘Umar said: ‘Get up andleave the Messenger of Allah().’ Then Bilal came to tell himthat the time for prayer had come,and he said: ‘Tell Abu Bakr tolead the people in prayer.’ ‘Aishahsaid: ‘O Messenger ofAllah, Abu Bakr is a soft and tender-heartedman, and if he does notsee you, he will weep and the people will weepwith him. If you tell‘Umar to lead the people in prayer (that wouldbe better).’ AbuBakr went out and led the people in prayer, then theMessenger ofAllah () felt a little better, so he came out,supported by twomen, with his feet making lines along the ground.When the people sawhim, they said: ‘Subhan-Allah,’ to alert Abu Bakr.He wanted tostep back, but the Prophet () gestured him to staywhere he was.Then the Messenger of Allah () came and sat on hisright. Abu Bakrstood up and he was following the lead of the Prophet(), and thepeople were following the lead of Abu Bakr. Ibn ‘Abbassaid; ‘Andthe Messenger of Allah () started to recite from whereAbu Bakrhad reached.’”<D> Then Allah gave a simile regarding Himself and the idols, saying: (And Allah coineth a similitude) Allahexplains the traits of (two men, one of them dumb, having control of nothing) he cannot talk, this is the idol,(and he is a burden on his owner) his guardian and relatives; (whithersoever he directeth him) or call him (to go) east or west, (he bringeth no good) he does not respond to his caller with any good; this is the parable of the idol. (Is he equal) in terms of bringing benefit and driving away harm, i.e. the idol (with one who enjoineth justice) the Oneness of Allah (and followeth a straight path) i.e. Allahs divine Oneness, meaning Allah?<D>(And this Quran) which is recited to you by Muhammad (pbuh) (is not such as could ever be invented in despite of Allah; but it is a confirmation of that which was before it) it is a confirmation of the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms and all other Scriptures in that they all call to the profession of divine Oneness and contain the traits and description of Muhammad (pbuh) (and an exposition of that which is decreed for mankind) the Quran exposits the lawful and the prohibited, the commands and prohibitions. (Therein is no doubt from the Lord of the Worlds) from the Master of all worlds.<D>(Then Allah sent His peace of reassurance) His tranquillity (down upon His messenger and upon the believers, and sent down hosts) from heaven (ye could not see) meaning angels, to assist the believers, (and punished those who disbelieved) through their killing and defeat. The reference here is to the clan of Malik Ibn Awf al-Dahmani, and to that of Kinanah Ibn Abd Yalayl al-Thaqafi. (Such is the reward of disbelievers) in the life of this world.
Assalamualaikum, I wanted to ask if sajdah sahw is required for forgetting the number of rakats performed in sunnah and nafl prayer? jazakhalah khair? --T--? --T--	There are a few scenarios pertaining to the one who forgets which Rakah he is in; 1) If this is the first time occurring, he will restart the Salah.[1] 2) If this a multiple occurrence, he will continue based on whichever Rakah he is more inclined towards (ghalib zan). For example, if one has doubt whether he is in the third Rakah or fourth and his inclination is towards him being in the third Rakah, so he will continue his Salah based on that inclination. In this scenario, if one occupies the amount of time for three tasbih figuring out which Rakah he is in, he will do Sajdah Sahw. 3) If he is uncertain of his inclination, he should continue based on what is certain (the lesser amount). In this case, he will sit for tashahhud in each Rakah which he thinks may be the last Rakah so as not to accidently miss the fardh of sitting in the last tashahhud.[2] Also in this scenario, one will do Sajdah Sahw at the end of his Salah.[3] The examples for these scenarios have been described in the following Hadith;: : .. Translation: Rasulullah ( ) said, When one of you becomes forgetful in his Salah and he does not know if he prayed one Rakah or two, he should consider it to be one. When he does not know if he prayed three or four, he should consider it to be three, and he should perform Sajdah (Sahw) before he says Salam	Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported:Allahs Messenger, (may peace be upon him) entered the House, and Usama, Bilal and Uthman b. Talha were with him, and they kept the door closed for a considerable time. Then it was opened and I was the first to enter the House and meet Bilal, and I said: Where did Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) observe prayer? He said: Between these two front pillars. I, however, forgot to ask him the number of rakahs that he observed.<D>It wasnarrated that Abu Hurairah said:“Safwan bin Mu’attal askedtheMessenger of Allah (): ‘O Messenger of Allah, I want to ask youabout something of which you have knowledge and I know nothing.’ Hesaid: ‘What is it?’ He said: ‘Is there any time of the night ordaywhen it is disliked to perform prayer? He said: ‘Yes, when youhaveprayed the Subh, then do not pray until the sun has risen, foritrises between the two horns of Satan. Then pray, for the prayer isattended (by the angels) and is acceptable (to Allah) until the sunisright overhead like a spear. For at that time Hell is heated upandits gates are opened. (Then refrain from prayer) until the sunpassesthe zenith. Then when it has passed the zenith, the prayer isattended(by the angels) and is acceptable (to Allah) until you praythe ‘Asr.Then stop praying until the sun has set.’”<D>Ibrahim bin ’Uqabah said “Kuraib told me that he asked Umamah bin Zaid saying tell me how you did in the evening when you rode behind the Apostle of Allaah(). He said “We came to the valley where the people make their Camels kneel down to take rest at night.” The Apostle of Allaah() made his she Camel kneel down and he then urinated. He then called for water for ablution and performed the ablution but he did not perform minutely (but performed lightly). I asked Apostle of Allaah(), prayer? He replied “Prayer ahead of you”. He then mounted (the Camel) till we came to Al Muzadalifah. There iqamah for the sunset prayer was called. The people then made their Camels kneel down at their places. The Camels were not unloaded as yet, iqamah for the night prayers was called and he prayed. The people then unloaded the Camels. The narrator Muhammad added in his version of the tradition How did you do when the morning came? He replied Al Fadl rode behind him and I walked on foot among the people of the Quraish who went ahead.<D>(Man) i.e. Adam (is made of haste) he is hasty; it is also said that this means: man, al-Nadr Ibn al-Harth, was created hasty, for he wanted chastisement to be hastened for him. (I shall show you My portents) Ishall show you the signs of My divine Oneness in the horizons; it is also said that this means: I will show the signs of My punishment of you through the sword on the Day of Badr, (but ask Me not to hasten) My chastisement before its appointed time.<D>The Messenger went back and informed the king of it. (And the King said: Bring him unto me) bring Joseph to me. (And when the messenger) the cupbearer (came unto him) to Joseph and informed him that the king wanted to see him, (he said) Joseph said to him: (Return unto thy lord) your master, the king (and ask him what was the case of the women) he said: go and ask the king to enquire about what really happened with those women (who cut their hands) who slashed and grazed their hands. (Lo! my lord) my master (knoweth their guile) their scheming and doing.<D>(They even asked of him his guests for an ill purpose) they wanted his guests, Gabriel and the angels who were with him, for their abominable deed. (Then We blinded their eyes) Gabriel blinded their eyes ((and said): Taste now My punishment after My warnings!) And I said to them: taste now My punishment and the warning of My warners!
I realised the mistake after I had made takbir for dua-e-qunoot. Sajda Sahw was performed thereafter, as the mistake was realised. Does the salaat have to be repeated? Can the same surah be recited in different rakah for any salaat? Is this permitted? ? --T--? --T--	It is undesirable to repeat a Surah in another Rakaat. However, that does not necessitate Sajdah-e-Sahw	Narrated Tawus:Ibn Umar was asked about praying two rakahs before the Maghrib prayer. He replied: I did not see anyone praying them during the time of the Messenger of Allah (). He (Ibn Umar) permitted to pray two rakahs after the Asr prayer.Abu Dawud said: I heard Yahya b. Main say: The correct name of the narrator Abu Shuaib is the Shuaib. Shubah made a mistake in narrating his name.<D>Ali ibn Shammakh said:I was present with Marwan who asked AbuHurayrah: Did you hear how the Messenger of Allah () used to pray over the dead? He said: Even with the words that you said. (The narrator said: They exchanged hot words between them before that.) Abu Hurairah said: O Allah, Thou art its Lord. Thou didst create it, Thou didst guide it to Islam, Thou hast taken its spirit, and Thou knowest best its inner nature and outer aspect. We have come as intercessors, so forgive him.Abu Dawud said: Shubah made a mistake in mentioning the name of Ali b. Shammakh. He said in his version: Uthman b. Shammas.Abu Dawud said: I heard Ahmad b. Ibrahim al-Mawsili say that Ahmad b. Hanbal said: In every meeting which I attended with Hammad b. Zaid he forbade to narrate this traditions from Abd al-Warith and Jafar b. Sulaiman.<D>Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:The Prophet prayed one of the `Isha prayer in his last days and after finishing it with Taslim, he stood up and said, "Do you realize (the importance of) this night? Nobody present on the surface of the earth tonight would be living after the completion of one hundred years from this night." The people made a mistake in grasping the meaning of this statement of Allahs Apostle and they indulged in those things which are said about these narrators (i.e. some said that the Day of Resurrection will be established after 100 years etc.) But the Prophet said, "Nobody present on the surface of earth tonight would be living after the completion of 100 years from this night"; he meant "When that century (people of that century) would pass away."<D>Allah then forbade the believers from among the Helpers to speak with the Jews or divulge secrets to them, saying: (O ye who believe! Take not) the Jews (for intimates) confidants (others than your own folk) the sincere believers, (who would spare no pains to ruin you; they love to hamper you) they love for you to sin and become idolaters as they themselves have become. (Hatred is revealed by (the utterance of) their mouths) through vilification and defamation, (but that which their breasts hide is greater) but what they hide in their hearts of hatred and enmity is even greater. (We have made plain for you the revelations) the signs of their resentful envy (if you will understand) what is recited to you; it is also said that this means:We have made the revelations, i.e. the commands and prohibitions, clear so that you know what I commandyou. <D>until, that is, the following verse was revealed: (But he who feareth from a testator) knows that the testator has committed (some unjust or sinful clause) purposefully committed a mistake or transgression (and maketh peace between the parties) between the inheritors and the testator, i.e. he corrects what is in the will by reducing any bequest to a maximum of a third of the wealth, (no sin for him) he bears no sin indoing so. (Lo! Allah is Forgiving) He forgives the deceased if he transgresses or makes a mistake, (Merciful) in relation to the deed of the testator; it is also said that this means: He forgives the testator, and He is also merciful because He gave dispensation to reduce bequests to a third and thus commanded that one adhere to fairness.<D>(Say) O Muhammad: (If Allah had so willed) i.e. for me not to be a Messenger (I should not have recited it to you) I should not have recited the Quran to you (nor would He have made it known to you) and He would not have made the Quran known to you. (I dwelt among you a whole lifetime) 40 years (before it) before the revelation of the Quran, and before that I never said anything. (Have ye then no sense?) do you not have the sense to understand that it is not of my accord?
1) Can I pray in gesture while traveling? Like the cases a) I am traveling more than 100 kilometers by bus and in the mean time the prayer time arrives. Can I just pray in gesture on sitting just to show Allah that I remembered in whatever condition I am in? Do I need to repeat the prayer? Actually what am I supposed to do in such case? b) What should I do if I am traveling for around 30 km and I am afraid that I might miss the salaat by the time I get down. Should I pray in gesture in the train? ? --T--? --T--	In principle, it is not permissible to perform Fardh Salaat while traveling on a conveyance. (Hidaaya vol.1 pg.130; Rashidiyyah). However, if a person fears that the time of this Salaat will pass out, he should perform it while on the conveyance and thereafter repeat the Salaat.In conclusion, traveling by train, there is a possibility of standing and performing Salat. Therefore, Salaat should be performed standing. However, if due to place constraints the abovementioned procedure should be adopted	It wasnarrated that Abu Hurairah said:“Safwan bin Mu’attal askedtheMessenger of Allah (): ‘O Messenger of Allah, I want to ask youabout something of which you have knowledge and I know nothing.’ Hesaid: ‘What is it?’ He said: ‘Is there any time of the night ordaywhen it is disliked to perform prayer? He said: ‘Yes, when youhaveprayed the Subh, then do not pray until the sun has risen, foritrises between the two horns of Satan. Then pray, for the prayer isattended (by the angels) and is acceptable (to Allah) until the sunisright overhead like a spear. For at that time Hell is heated upandits gates are opened. (Then refrain from prayer) until the sunpassesthe zenith. Then when it has passed the zenith, the prayer isattended(by the angels) and is acceptable (to Allah) until you praythe ‘Asr.Then stop praying until the sun has set.’”<D>Aishah narrated:"Allahs Messenger did not pray any Salat at the end of its time two times, until Allah took him."<D>Narrated An-Numan ibn Bashir:There was an eclipse of the sun in the time of the Prophet (). He began to pray a series of pairs of rakahs enquiring about the sun (at the end of them) till it became clear.<D>(Allah hath appointed the Kabah, the Sacred House, a standard) a sanctuary and an emblem (for mankind) for the purpose of worship, (and the Sacred Month) is a time of security (and the offerings) which are offered to the House as a gesture of security to the company of people who are present where the offering is made (and the garlands) i.e. the offerings which carry garlands made of the barks of the trees of the Sacred Precinct, as a gesture of security to the company of people there. (That) which I have mentioned (is so that ye may know that Allah knoweth whatsoever) the benefit of (is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and that Allah is Knower of all things) their benefits and also that which is good for the people of the heavens and the earth.<D>(Save worshippers) those who pray the five daily prayers for they are not like this. <D>(And glorify Him early and late) and pray for Him in the morning and evening.
I was having a discussion with my brother about making Talqeed of one Imam only. He agrees to the idea of making Talqeed of only one Imam in general, but he said that if he had a choice between one of the following: (1)A ruling passed by the Imam (which would, of course, be based on Shariah evidence) (2)A ruling passed by a person with Islamic knowledge (based on stronger Shariah evidence). Then he would choose the second option, thereby not following the Iman in that specific case. He said that one Imam (if I remember correctly, then Imam Shaafi) had stated that if you find me saying something which opposes what Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, then throw my opinion against the wall, and choose what Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said. Is my cousin right in the way that he thinks? ? --T--? --T--	1. Taqleed of one Imaam only is absolutely necessary. Each one of the Imaams were masters and experts in all the different fields including Fiqh, Hadith, Tafsir, language, etc. So, if anyone of them passed a ruling on any issue, it was most certainly substantiated by proofs from Hadith, Qur?aan, etc. So, a normal layperson who is not very knowledgeable about the rulings of Islam places his trust in the Imaam that he follows and leaves out practice on the rulings issued by other Imaams because if he follows all four Imaams at a time, this will lead to following of one?s desires and confusion.2. This saying which you mentioned was said by all four Imaams and is correct. However, there are 2 conditions sytated by the jurists for this. For any jurist to pass a law contrary to any Imaam, based on a Sahih Hadith, he has to have the capability to do that	Jabir b. Abdullah said that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) delivered the sermon and said:When any one of you comes for the Friday (prayer) and the Imam comes out (from his apartment), (even then) should observe two rakahs (of prayer).<D>Narrated Ali ibn AbuTalib:The Messenger of Allah () said: Ali, do not instruct the imam during the prayer.Abu Dawud said: The narrator Abu Ishaq heard only for traditions from al-Harith, this tradition is not one of them.<D>It was narrated that Sahl bin Abi Hathmah said concerning the fear prayer:"The imam should stand up facing the Qiblah and some of them should stand with him while the others stand facing the enemy. Then he should pray one rakah with them and they should pray another rakah by themselves, and prostrate twice where they are. Then they should go to where the others are and the others should come and he should lead them in bowing once and prostrating twice, so it will be two rakahs for him and one for them. Then they should bow once and prostrate twice (by themselves, to make up the other rakah)."<D>(O ye who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran! (When the call is heard for the prayer) when the call to prayer calls you for the prayer (of the day of congregation, haste unto remembrance of Allah) haste to the sermon of the Imam and to praying with him (and leave your trading) and leave trading after the callto prayer. (That) listening to the sermon of the Imam and prayer (is better for you) than earning money andtrading (if ye did but know) if you believe in the reward of Allah. <D>Ah, what will convey unto thee) O Muhammad (what the Consuming One is!) He said this to show its tremendousness.<D>(And when the seas rise) and mix with each other, the sweet seas and the salty seas, such that they become one sea; and it is also said this means: when they become a burning site,
Are Ishell Socks permitted for doing masah in Wudu http://www.eshelmest.com/ Waiting for kind reply? --T--? --T--	We cannot comment on the Ishell Socks as we have not seen them	Narrated Abu Huraira:Allahs Apostle said, "The reward of the prayer offered by a person in congregation is twenty five times greater than that of the prayer offered in ones house or in the market (alone). And this is because if he performs ablution and does it perfectly and then proceeds to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step he takes towards the mosque, he is upgraded one degree in reward and his one sin is taken off (crossed out) from his accounts (of deeds). When he offers his prayer, the angels keep on asking Allahs Blessings and Allahs forgiveness for him as long as he is (staying) at his Musalla. They say, O Allah! Bestow Your blessings upon him, be Merciful and kind to him. And one is regarded in prayer as long as one is waiting for the prayer."<D>Ammar narrated:"The Prophet permitted the Junub when he wanted to eat, drink, or sleep, to perform Wudu like the Wudu for Salat."<D>Abu Hurairah narrated that :Allahs Messenger said: "Shall I tell you that for which Allah will wipe out your sins, and raise your ranks?" They said, "Of course Allahs Messenger!" He said: "Performing Wudu well in difficulty, and taking many steps to the Masajid, and waiting for Salat after Salat, That is the Ribat."<D>(When ye have divorced women) one pronouncement of divorce, (and they have reached their term) their waiting period before they have a major ritual ablution after the third menstruation, (then retain them) take them back as your wives (in kindness) with kind companionship and intercourse (or release them) let them have their major ritual ablution and end the waiting period (in kindness) that will restore their rights. (Retain them not to their hurt) in a way that causes their hurt (so that ye transgress (the limits)) that youtransgress against them by prolonging their waiting period for them. (He who doeth that) he who so hurts his wife (hath wronged his own soul) has caused harm to himself. (Make not the revelations of Allah) His commands and prohibitions (a laughing stock (by your behaviour)) by not acting upon them, (but remember Allahs grace upon you) preserve Allahs blessing on you Who gave you Islam (and that which He hath revealed unto you of the Scripture) in the Scripture of commands and prohibitions (and of wisdom) thelawful and the unlawful, (whereby He doth exhort you) prohibits you from hurting them. (Observe your dutyto Allah) fear Allah if you hurt them (and know that Allah is Aware of all things) harming others as well as other things. <D>(There is no sin on you) there is no harm in talking (in that which ye proclaim or hide in your mind concerning your troth with women) concerning your offer to the woman whose husband is dead, before the waiting period ends, that you desire to marry her after the waiting period, such as saying to her: If Allah unites us lawfully, I would like that. (Allah knoweth that you will remember them) remember marrying them. (But plight not your troth with them) to have sexual intercourse with them (except by uttering a recognised form of words) properly and unequivocally by saying for example: If Allah unites us lawfully, I would like that, and no more. (And do not consummate the marriage until (the term) prescribed is run) until the waiting period comes to an end. (And know that Allah knoweth what is in your minds) in your hearts whether you are going to honour your pledge or not, (so beware of Him) beware of contravening Him; (and know that Allah is Forgiving) of those who repent of transgressing against Him, (Clement) since He does not hasten His punishment upon those who transgress against Him.<D>And from his narration on the authority of Ibn Abbas that he said in the interpretation of Allahs saying (O Prophet!): (O Prophet!) And this includes his community. (When ye (men) put away women) He says: tell your people, when you want to divorce women, (put them away for their (legal) period) divorce them when they become pure from their menses and they have not had sexual intercourse with them (and reckon the period) reckon their periods of purity following three periods of menstruation which are followed by major ritual ablution which, for this denotes the end of the waiting period (and keep your duty to Allah) and fear Allah, (your Lord) and do not divorce them when they are not ritually pure, as this goes against the prophetic practice. (Expel them not from their houses) where the divorce has taken place until the waiting period is over (nor let them go forth) until the elapse of the waiting period (unless they commit open immorality) unless they commit an evident sin, i.e. going out during the waiting period without her husbands permission. Thus, expelling them from their homes during the waiting period is a sin and their going out in their waiting period is also a sin; it is also said that (unless they commit open immorality) means: unless they commit an act of adultery witnessed by four people, in which case they should be stoned. (Such are the limits (imposed by) Allah) these are the legal rulings and obligations of Allah about women regarding expenditure and lodgement; (and whoso transgresseth Allahs limits) and whoever transgresses Allahs legal rulings and obligations and that which He has commanded regarding expenditure and lodgement, (he verily wrongeth his soul) he harms his own person. (Thou knowest not) i.e. thehusband does not know: (it may be that Allah will afterward) after the first pronouncement of divorce andbefore the end of the waiting period (bring some new thing to pass) i.e. love between the husband and wife and return to each other.
Assalamaualaikum warahmatullahi wabarkatuhu, i wanted to know is it mandatory to do rafatain in salah. Jazakallah? --T--? --T--	Raful Yadain are two Arabic words. Raful means to raise. Yadain means two hands. According to the Hanafi Maddhab, a person will only perform Raful Yadain in Salah at the following occasions: 1) Takbeer e Tahreema (in the beginning of Salah) 2) Takbeer for Qunoot in Witr 3) Takbeerat of Salatul Eid.[i] The raising of hands for Takbeer e Tahreema is Sunnah.[ii] It is not Sunnah to do so in the other postures of Salah.[iii] According to the Shafi Maddhab and Hanbali Madhhab, Raful Yadain is practised after Ruku and before going to Sajdah. Every Muqallid (adherent of a school of thought) should adhere to his Maddhab (school of thought) and tolerate the practise of other Maddhabs	Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:I was with the Prophet and the time for the `Asr prayer became due. We had no water with us except a little which was put in a vessel and was brought to the Prophet . He put his hand into it and spread out his fingers and then said, "Come along! Hurry up! All those who want to perform ablution. The blessing is from Allah. I saw the water gushing out from his fingers. So the people performed the ablution and drank, and I tried to drink more of that water (beyond my thirst and capacity), for I knew that it was a blessing. The sub-narrator said: I asked Jabir, "How many persons were you then?" He replied, "We were one-thousand four hundred men." Salim said: Jabir said, 1500.<D>Anas said:One of the Ansar used to lead the Ansar in Salat in the Quba mosque and it was his habit to recite Qul Huwal-lahu Ahad whenever he wanted to recite something in Salat. When he finished that Surah, he would recite another one with it. He followed the same procedure in each Raka. His companions discussed this with him and said, "You recite this Surah and do not consider it sufficient and then you recite another. So would you recite it alone or leave it and recite some other." He said, "I will never leave it and if you want me to be your Imam on this condition then it is all right ; otherwise I will leave you." They knew that he was the best amongst them and they did not like someone else to lead them in Salat. When the Prophet () went to them as usual, they informed him about it. The Prophet () addressed him and said, "O so-and-so, what forbids you from doing what your companions ask you to do ? Why do you read this Surah particularly in every Raka ?" He repiled, "I love this Surah." The Prophet () said, "Your love for this Surah will make you enter Paradise."<D>Narrated Ibn `Abbas:I used to teach (the Quran to) some people of the Muhajirln (emigrants), among whom there was `Abdur Rahman bin `Auf. While I was in his house at Mina, and he was with `Umar bin Al-Khattab during `Umars last Hajj, `Abdur-Rahman came to me and said, "Would that you had seen the man who came today to the Chief of the Believers (`Umar), saying, O Chief of the Believers! What do you think about so-and-so who says, If `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-andsuch person, as by Allah, the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr was nothing but a prompt sudden action which got established afterwards. `Umar became angry and then said, Allah willing, I will stand before the people tonight and warn them against those people who want to deprive the others of their rights (the question of rulership). `Abdur-Rahman said, "I said, O Chief of the believers! Do not do that, for the season of Hajj gathers the riff-raff and the rubble, and it will be they who will gather around you when you stand to address the people. And I am afraid that you will get up and say something, and some people will spread your statement and may not say what you have actually said and may not understand its meaning, and may interpret it incorrectly, so you should wait till you reach Medina, as it is the place of emigration and the place of Prophets Traditions, and there you can come in touch with the learned and noble people, and tell them your ideas with confidence; and the learned people will understand your statement and put it in its proper place. On that, `Umar said, By Allah! Allah willing, I will do this in the first speech I will deliver before the people in Medina." Ibn `Abbas added: We reached Medina by the end of the month of Dhul-Hijja, and when it was Friday, we went quickly (to the mosque) as soon as the sun had declined, and I saw Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail sitting at the corner of the pulpit, and I too sat close to him so that my knee was touching his knee, and after a short while `Umar bin Al-Khattab came out, and when I saw him coming towards us, I said to Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail "Today `Umar will say such a thing as he has never said since he was chosen as Caliph." Sa`id denied my statement with astonishment and said, "What thing do you expect `Umar to say the like of which he has never said before?" In the meantime, `Umar sat on the pulpit and when the callmakers for the prayer had finished their call, `Umar stood up, and having glorified and praised Allah as He deserved, he said, "Now then, I am going to tell you something which (Allah) has written for me to say. I do not know; perhaps it portends my death, so whoever understands and remembers it, must narrate it to the others wherever his mount takes him, but if somebody is afraid that he does not understand it, then it is unlawful for him to tell lies about me. Allah sent Muhammad with the Truth and revealed the Holy Book to him, and among what Allah revealed, was the Verse of the Rajam (the stoning of married person (male & female) who commits illegal sexual intercourse, and we did recite this Verse and understood and memorized it. Allahs Apostle did carry out the punishment of stoning and so did we after him. I am afraid that after a long time has passed, somebody will say, By Allah, we do not find the Verse of the Rajam in Allahs Book, and thus they will go astray by leaving an obligation which Allah has revealed. And the punishment of the Rajam is to be inflicted to any married person (male & female), who commits illegal sexual intercourse, if the required evidence is available or there is conception or confession. And then we used to recite among the Verses in Allahs Book: O people! Do not claim to be the offspring of other than your fathers, as it is disbelief (unthankfulness) on your part that you claim to be the offspring of other than your real father. Then Allahs Apostle said, Do not praise me excessively as Jesus, son of Marry was praised, but call me Allahs Slave and His Apostles. (O people!) I have been informed that a speaker amongst you says, By Allah, if `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-and-such person. One should not deceive oneself by saying that the pledge of allegiance given to Abu Bakr was given suddenly and it was successful. No doubt, it was like that, but Allah saved (the people) from its evil, and there is none among you who has the qualities of Abu Bakr. Remember that whoever gives the pledge of allegiance to anybody among you without consulting the other Muslims, neither that person, nor the person to whom the pledge of allegiance was given, are to be supported, lest they both should be killed. And no doubt after the death of the Prophet we were informed that the Ansar disagreed with us and gathered in the shed of Bani Sa`da. `Ali and Zubair and whoever was with them, opposed us, while the emigrants gathered with Abu Bakr. I said to Abu Bakr, Lets go to these Ansari brothers of ours. So we set out seeking them, and when we approached them, two pious men of theirs met us and informed us of the final decision of the Ansar, and said, O group of Muhajirin (emigrants) ! Where are you going? We replied, We are going to these Ansari brothers of ours. They said to us, You shouldnt go near them. Carry out whatever we have already decided. I said, By Allah, we will go to them. And so we proceeded until we reached them at the shed of Bani Sa`da. Behold! There was a man sitting amongst them and wrapped in something. I asked, Who is that man? They said, He is Sa`d bin Ubada. I asked, What is wrong with him? They said, He is sick. After we sat for a while, the Ansars speaker said, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and praising Allah as He deserved, he added, To proceed, we are Allahs Ansar (helpers) and the majority of the Muslim army, while you, the emigrants, are a small group and some people among you came with the intention of preventing us from practicing this matter (of caliphate) and depriving us of it. When the speaker had finished, I intended to speak as I had prepared a speech which I liked and which I wanted to deliver in the presence of Abu Bakr, and I used to avoid provoking him. So, when I wanted to speak, Abu Bakr said, Wait a while. I disliked to make him angry. So Abu Bakr himself gave a speech, and he was wiser and more patient than I. By Allah, he never missed a sentence that I liked in my own prepared speech, but he said the like of it or better than it spontaneously. After a pause he said, O Ansar! You deserve all (the qualities that you have attributed to yourselves, but this question (of Caliphate) is only for the Quraish as they are the best of the Arabs as regards descent and home, and I am pleased to suggest that you choose either of these two men, so take the oath of allegiance to either of them as you wish. And then Abu Bakr held my hand and Abu Ubada bin `Abdullahs hand who was sitting amongst us. I hated nothing of what he had said except that proposal, for by Allah, I would rather have my neck chopped off as expiator for a sin than become the ruler of a nation, one of whose members is Abu Bakr, unless at the time of my death my own-self suggests something I dont feel at present. And then one of the Ansar said, I am the pillar on which the camel with a skin disease (eczema) rubs itself to satisfy the itching (i.e., I am a noble), and I am as a high class palm tree! O Quraish. There should be one ruler from us and one from you. Then there was a hue and cry among the gathering and their voices rose so that I was afraid there might be great disagreement, so I said, O Abu Bakr! Hold your hand out. He held his hand out and I pledged allegiance to him, and then all the emigrants gave the Pledge of allegiance and so did the Ansar afterwards. And so we became victorious over Sa`d bin Ubada (whom Al-Ansar wanted to make a ruler). One of the Ansar said, You have killed Sa`d bin Ubada. I replied, Allah has killed Sa`d bin Ubada. `Umar added, "By Allah, apart from the great tragedy that had happened to us (i.e. the death of the Prophet), there was no greater problem than the allegiance pledged to Abu Bakr because we were afraid that if we left the people, they might give the Pledge of allegiance after us to one of their men, in which case we would have given them our consent for something against our real wish, or would have opposed them and caused great trouble. So if any person gives the Pledge of allegiance to somebody (to become a Caliph) without consulting the other Muslims, then the one he has selected should not be granted allegiance, lest both of them should be killed."<D>(He said) Jacob said: (I expose my distress and anguish only unto Allah, and I know from Allah that which ye know not) I know that Josephs vision is true and that we will prostrate to him; it is also said that this means: I know of Allahs mercy and of His good work that which you do not; it is also said that this means: I know that Joseph is alive. That is because the angel of death came to him and he asked him: "did you take away the soul of Joseph from among those you took their souls away". And the angel said he did not.<D>(And he) Satan (had no warrant) no power or the ability to impose his will (whatsoever against them) against the Children of Israel, (save) except to the measure (that We would know him who believeth in the Hereafter) that We know he who, in preeternity, believed in resurrection after death (from him who is in doubt thereof) from him who is in doubt about the coming of the Hour; (and thy Lord) O Muhammad (taketh note of all things) relating to their works.<D>(He said) Joseph said to them, because he wanted to inform them about his knowledge of interpreting dreams: (The food which ye are given (daily) shall not come unto you but I shall tell you the interpretation) i.e. of its colour and type (ere it cometh unto you) so can I fail to interpret your dreams? (This) the interpretation of dreams (is of that which my Lord hath taught me. Lo! I have forsaken the religion of folk) I did not follow the religion of a people (who believe not in Allah and are disbelievers in) they are deniers of (the Hereafter) resurrection after death.
asalamualaikum in qudoori it is said that you can pray nafl on (daaba)on the back of your ride in any direction there going my question is can we pray nafl on the car in which ever direction its going? --T--? --T--	In principle, one who is outside of a city may perform nafl salah while seated in a car regardless of the direction in which the car is moving.[1] And Allah Tal Knows Best	Ibn Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to say Nafl prayer on (the back of) his camel in whatever direction it took him.<D>Ibn Umar reported that the Apostle (may peace be upon him) used to pray on (the back of) his camel in whatever direction it took him.<D>Salim b. Abdullah reported on the authority of his father that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be. upon him) used to observe Nafl (supererogatory) prayer on his ride no matter in what direction it turned its face, and he observed Witr too on it, but did not observe obligatory prayer on it.<D>(The foolish of the people) the ignorant among the Jews and Arab idolaters (will say: What hath turned them) made them change (from the Qiblah which they formerly observed) except that they want to revert to the religion of their ancestors; it is also said that this means: there was no reason to turn from the direction in which they prayed, i.e. Jerusalem? (Say) O Muhammad! (unto Allah belong the East) praying to the Kabah (and the West) the prayer that you prayed in the direction of Jerusalem-both are with Allahscommand. (He guideth whom He will unto a straight path) He confirms whom He wills on a straight Religionand direction of prayer. <D>(And remembereth the name) the command (of his Lord) regarding the five daily prayers and other things, (so prayeth) the five daily prayers in congregation; this verse can also be understood to mean: he is successful and saved he who gives the charity of Fitr before going out to pray and mentions the name of his Lord saying "there is no deity save Allah" and upon going to prayer and returning from it says "Allah is the Most Great" and then prays the Id prayer with the Imam.<D>(And even if thou broughtest unto those who have received the Scripture all kinds of portents) all the signs they asked of you, (they would not follow your Qiblah) they would not pray towards your Qiblah norembrace your Religion, (nor canst thou be a follower of their Qiblah) nor can you pray towards the Qiblah of the Jews or Christians; (nor are some of them followers of others) nor are some of them going to pray towards the Qiblah of the Jews and Christians. (And if thou shouldst follow their desires) after being warned and pray towards their Qiblah (after the knowledge which hath come unto you) that the Sacred Precinct isthe Qiblah of Abraham, (then surely) if you do that then surely (wert thou of the evil-doers) who harm themselves.
Is it permissable to make hollow chains and bracelets (jewellery)?? --T--? --T--	It is permissible to make hollow chains and bracelets	It was narrated from Shuaib bin Abdullah bin Amr that his father said:"The messenger of Allah was never seen eating while reclining or making two men walk behind him." (Sahih)Other chains with the same meanings.<D>This tradition has also been transmitted through a different chain of narrators by Jabir b. Abd Allah. This version adds:He (the Prophet) turned to the people and said: When one of you comes (on Friday) while the imam is preaching, he should pray two rakahs and make them short.<D>This tradition has also been transmitted by Zaid b. Thabit through a different chain of narrators to the same effect.Abu Dawud said:Zaid was imam (in a prayer) and he did not make prostration.<D>When they were given the Ark back, they accepted him as their king and went out with him to fight. (And when Saul set out) went forth (with the army) through a wasteland and became very thirsty, they asked him to provide them with water, (he) i.e. Saul (said: Lo! Allah will try you by a river) Allah will test you by a flowing river. (Whosoever therefore drinketh thereof) from the river (he is not of me) he is not going to be with me in the fight against my enemy and will not go further, (and whoever tasteth it not he is of me) against my enemy, but then he made an exception, (save him who taketh (thereof) in the hollow of his hand) and this was enough for them, their beasts and transportation. (But they drank thereof) when theyreached the river however they drank as much as they wanted to, (all save a few of them) 313 men who didnot drink except as they had been directed. (And after he had crossed) the river, (he) i.e. Saul (and those who believed with him, they said) to each other: (We have no power this day against Goliath and his hosts. But those who knew) and were convinced (that they would meet Allah) in person after they died (exclaimed: How many a little company) of believers (hath overcome a mighty host) of unbelievers (byAllahs leave!) by the help of Allah. (And Allah is with the steadfast) He assists the steadfast in war by giving them victory.<D> (And if two parties of believers fall to fighting) this was revealed about the hypocrite Abdullah Ibn UbayyIbn Salul and his host and Abdullah Ibn Rawahah, a true believer, and his companions; these two parties fell to fighting after an exchange of words, and so Allah forbade them from fighting each other and commanded them to make up, saying, (And if two parties of believers fall to fighting then make peace between them) by referring to the Book of Allah. (And if one party of them) the party of Abdullah Ibn Ubayy Ibn Salul (doeth wrong to) persists and transgresses against (the other) the party of Abdullah Ibn Rawahah al-Ansari, and refuses to make peace by referring the matter to the Quran, (fight ye that which doeth wrong till it return unto the ordinance of Allah) until it accepts to make peace by referring to the ordinances of the Quran; (then, if it return) if it accepts to make peace by referring the matter to the Book of Allah, (make peace between them justly, and act equitably) towards both parties. (Lo! Allah loveth the equitable) Allah loves those who judge justly by the Book of Allah, and act upon it.<D>(Unto Allah belongeth the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth) unto Him belong the stores of the heavens and the earth: rain, lands, vegetation, fruits, etc., (and whatsoever is therein) of created beings and marvels, (and He is Able to do all things) creating the heavens and the earth, and bestowing reward and punishment.And of the surah in which the Cattle is mentioned, which is Meccan and revealed in one bulk with the exception of five verses-three verses beginning from (Say: Come, I will recite unto you that which your Lord hath made a sacred duty for you) to (This hath He ordained for you, that ye may ward off (evil).) and two verses beginning from (Who does greater wrong than he who invents a lie against Allah) to ( Where are (now) those partners of your make believe?)-which are Medinan, and it consists of 126 verses, 3,050 words and 12,422 letters:Surah 6: The Cale (al?Anam)And of the surah in which the Cattle is mentioned, which is Meccan and revealed in one bulk with the exception of five versesthree verses beginning from (Say: Come, I will recite unto you that which your Lord hath made a sacred dutyfor you) to (This hath He ordained for you, that ye may ward off (evil).) and two verses beginning from (Who does greater wrong than he who invents a lie against Allah) to ( Where are (now) those partners of your make believe?)which are Medinan, and it consists of 126 verses, 3,050 words and 12,422 letters:
Assalamu aleikum When making dhikr by saying Alhamdollilah 100 times for example, it is difficult for me to say AlHamdollilah with the proper pronunciation of Ha (). I can do it, but it takes longer time and makes me focus on the pronunciation rather than the dhikr. Is it permissable for me to make a pronunciation which is close to ha () instead?? --T--? --T--	. It is pleasing to note that you take out time and engage in dhikr. Indeed it is in the remembrance of Allah Taaala that the hearts find contentment. The wordwith a small haa () means death and destruction while the wordwith a big haa () means praise[1]. When we make dhikr of Allah Taaala, alongside with reflecting and pondering over the grandeur of Allah Taaala, we should ensure that we are correctly pronouncing the words as slight change in the letters can drastically change the meaning. We advise you to focus on the correct pronunciation by putting a bit of emphasis on the haa ().Muajul I	Narrated Qatada:Anas was asked, "How was the recitation (of the Quran) of the Prophet? He replied, "It was characterized by the prolongation of certain sounds." He then recited: In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful prolonging the pronunciation of In the Name of Allah, the most Beneficent, and the Most Merciful.<D>It was narrated that An-Nadr bin Anas said:"I was sitting with Ibn Abbas when a man from among the people of Al-Iraq came to him and said: I make these images; what do you say concerning them? He said: Come closer, come closer. I heard Muhammad [SAW] say: Whoever makes an image in this world will be commanded on the Day of Resurrection to breathe a soul into it, and he will not be able to do so."<D>Ikrimah, the freed slave of Ibn Abbas, narrated that:Ibn Abbas said: “We were with the Messenger of Allah (S) when Ali bin Abi Talib came to him, and he said: ‘May my father and mother be ransomed for you! This Quran has suddenly left my heart, and I do not find myself capable of it.’ So the Messenger of Allah (A) said to him: ‘O Abul-Hasan! Should I not teach you words that Allah shall benefit you with, and benefit whomever you teach, and they will make whatever you have learned in your chest firm?’ He said: ‘Of course, O Messenger of Allah (S), so teach me.’ He said: ‘When it is the night of (before) Friday, then if you are able to stand in the last third of the night, then verily it is a witnessed hour, and supplication is answered in it. And my brother Ya’qub (AS) did say to his sons: I shall seek forgiveness for you from my Lord. He said: “Until the night of Friday comes.” So if you are not able, then stand in the middle of it, and if you are not able then stand in the first of it. And pray four Rak’ah. Recite Fatihatul-Kitab (the Opening of the Book) and Surat Ya-Sin in the first Rakah, and Fatihatul-Kitab and Ha-Min Ad-Dukhan in the second Rakah, and Fatihatul-Kitab and Alif Lam Mim Tanzil As-Sajdah in the third Rakah, and Fatihatul-Kitab and Tabarak Al-Mufassal in the fourth Rakah. So when you have finished with the Tasha-hud, then praise Allah and mention Allah’s greatness in an excellent manner, and send Salat upon me - and be excellent in it - and upon the rest of the Prophet. And seek forgiveness for the believing women, and for your brothers who have preceded you in faith. Then say in the end of that: “O Allah, have mercy on me by abandonment of sins forever, so long as You keep me remaining. And have mercy on me from taking upon myself what does not concern me, and provide me good sight for what will make You pleased with me. O Allah, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Possessor of glory, and generosity, and honor that is not exceeded. I ask you, O Allah, O Rahman, by Your glory and the light of Your Face, to make my heart constant in remembering Your Book as You taught me, and grant me that I recite it in the manner that will make You pleased with me. O Allah, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Possessor of glory, and generosity, and honor that is not exceeded. I ask you, O Allah, O Rahman, by Your glory and the light of Your Face, to enlighten me sight with Your Book, and make my tongue free with it, and to relieve my heart with it, and to expand my chest with it, and to wash my body with it. For indeed, none aids me upon the truth other than You, and none gives it except You, and there is no might or power except by Allah, the High, the Magnificent. (Allahummarhamni Bitarkil-Ma’asi Abadan Ma Abqaitani, Warhamni An Atakallafa Ma La Ya’nini, Warzuqni Husnan-Nazari Fi Ma Yurdika Anni. Allahumma Badi’as Samawati Wal-Ardi Dhal-Jalali Wal-Ikrami Wal-Izzatil-lat La Turamu As’aluka Ya Allahu Ya Rahmanu Bi-Jalalika Wa Nuri Wajhika An Tulzima Qalbi Hifza Kitabika Kama Allamtani Warzuqni An Atluwahu Alan-Nahwil-ladhi Yurdika Anni. Allahumma Badi’as Samawati Wal Ardi Dhal-Jalali Wal-Ikrami Wal Izzati-llahi La Turamu As’aluka Ya Allahu, Ya Rahmanu Bi-Jalalika Wa Nuri Wajhika An Tunawwira Bi-Kitabika Basari, Wa An Tufarrija Bihi Sadri, Wa An Taghsila Bihi Badani, Fa’innahu La Yu’inuni Alal-Haqqi Ghairuka Wa La Yu’tihi Illa Anta Wa La Hawla Wa La Quwwata Illa Billahil-Alil-Azim).” O Abul-Hasan! So do this three Fridays, or five, or seven, you will be answered - by the will of Allah - by the One Who sent me with the Truth, it has not failed a believer once.’”Abdullah bin abbas said: “So, by Allah, ali did not wait but five or seven until [Ali] came to the Messenger of Allah in a gathering similar to that and said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, indeed I was [a man] in the time that passed, who used to not take except four Ayat or about that much, so when I would recite them to myself they would suddenly depart from me, and today I learn forty Ayat or about that much, and when I recite them to myself, then it is as if the Book of Allah is before my eyes. I used to hear a Hadith and when I would repeat it, it would suddenly depart from me, and today I hear Ahadith, and when I report them, I do not err in a single letter.’ So the Messenger of Allah said at that point: ‘A believer, by the Lord of the Ka’bah, O Abul-Hasan.’”<D>(And they indeed strove hard) they almost succeeded (to beguile thee (Muhammad) away) to drive you away and make you slip (from that wherewith We have inspired thee) regarding the breaking of their idols, (that thou shouldst invent) that you should say (other than it against Us) other than what We commanded you to do: breaking their idols; (and then would they have accepted thee as a friend) because of following them. This verse was revealed about Thaqif.<D>(And make denial thereof your livelihood) and say about the rain that you are given: we were given rain because of such-and-such a storm?<D> (Blessed be the Name of thy Lord) your Lord is the Possessor of grace and Mercy; and it is said: Allahexonerates Himself from having a son or partner, (Mighty) the Possessor of might and sovereignty (and Glorious) and the Possessor of forgiveness and beneficence upon the advent of the Day of Judgement! And of the surah in which the Event is mentioned, which is all Meccan to the exception of Allahs saying (Is it this Statement that ye scorn. And make denial thereof your livelihood?) and His saying (A multitude of those of old. And a multitude of those of later time)-which were revealed to the Prophet (pbuh) on his way toMedina-, and it consists of 99 verses, 878 words and 1903 letters: (al?Waqiah) And of the surah in which the Event is mentioned, which is all Meccan to the exception of Allahs saying (Is it thisStatement that ye scorn. And make denial thereof your livelihood?) and His saying (A multitude of those of old. And a multitude of those of later time)which were revealed to the Prophet (pbuh) on his way to Medina, and it consists of 99 verses, 878 words and 1903 letters:
Wa Alaikum Assalmu `alaikum Warahmatullhi Wabarakatuh. Muhtaram Brother, Thanks for your Dua. Please Note of the below points: Your Translation: Hadhrat Aisha [Radhiallahu Anha] narrates that: The Prophet [Sallallahu Alaihi Wa-Sallam] was never more regular and particular in offering any nawafil than the two rak`at (Sunna) of the Fajr prayer. Actual Translation: Hadhrat Aisha [Radhiallahu Anha] narrates that: The Prophet [Sallallahu Alaihi Wa-Sallam] was never more regular and particular in offering any nawafil than the two rak` of the Fajr prayer. Is the word Sunna available in the Original Hadith Sahih-Al-Bukhari Vol 2 1169??????? If at all it was a Sunna Salah, the Aishah (R.A.A) would have narrated it as a Sunna Salah isnt it..? Nafl was Optional for our Nabi (S.A.W), Nafl was Optional for our Sahaba Nafl was Optional for our Aishah (R.A.A) How did an Extra Salah became Mandatory Salah.? How did leaving an optional Salah became Sinful for us.? Weather its Litral Point of view or its a Practical Point of view Nafl was Nafl, Nafl is Nafl & Nafl will be Nafl isnt it.? Isnt it Biddat to add anything new in Islam? Kindly forgive me, if at all I have been wrong some where in communication. Your kind reply is awaited.? --T--? --T--	Brother in Islam, The classification of the various salaahs into nafl, sunnah etc was done by the Fuqaha [jurists] who were experts in Quraan, Hadith and Shariah. They understood the spirit of Shariah and advised us accordingly. According to the Hanaf mathhab, the two rakaats before fajr is the most emphasized sunnah. [aakidus sunan].[i] Your understanding of nafl only being voluntary is incorrect	Abu Qatada (a Companion of the Prophet) reported Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying:When any one of you enters the mosque, he should observe two rakahs (of Nafl prayer) before sitting.<D>It was narrated from Sad bin Ishaq bin Kab bin Ujrah, from his father, that:His grandfather said: "The Messenger of Allah () prayed Maghrib in the masjid of Banu Abdul-Ashhal, and when he finished praying some people stood up and offered Nafl prayers. The Prophet () said: You should offer this prayer in your houses."<D>Hafsa reported:Never did I see the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) observing supererogatory prayer sitting till one year before his death when he would observe Nafl prayer in a sitting position, and he would recite the Surah (of the Quran) in such a slow-measured tone (that duration of its recital) became more lengthy than the one longer than this.<D>(And he who findeth not (the wherewithal)) the means to free a slave, (let him fast for two successive months before they touch one another) before they have sexual intercourse with one another; (and for him who is unable to do so) i.e. to fast because he is weak ((the penance is) the feeding of sixty needy ones) giving each needy person half a measure (half a sa) of wheat or one measure (sa) of barley or dates. (This) which I have explained regarding the expiation of the Zihar, (that ye may put trust in Allah and His messenger) in order that you acknowledge the obligations of Allah and the wont of His Messenger. (Such are the limits (imposed by Allah)) such are the legal rulings and obligations of Allah regarding the Zihar; (and for disbelievers) in the limits imposed by Allah (is a painful doom) whose pain will extend to their hearts. From the beginning of the surah to this point was revealed about Khawlah Bint Thalabah Ibn Malikal-Ansariyyah and her husband Aws Ibn al-Samit, the brother of Ubadah Ibn al-Samit, who was angered by his wife for refusing him to sleep with her and, as a result, made sexual intercourse with her forbidden on him. But he regretted doing so, and Allah revealed how he could expiate the sin he committed. The Prophet (pbuh) told him: You should free a slave. Aws said: I have very little money and it costs a great deal to free a slave. The Prophet (pbuh) said: Then you should fast two successive months. Aws said: I cannot do so! If I do not eat once or twice a day my eyesight becomes dim; and I fear peril if I fast. The Prophet (pbuh) said: Then you should feed 60 needy ones. Aws said: I can not afford it. The Prophet (pbuh) ordered for him a measure of dates and commanded him to give it to the needy. Aws said: I do not know of anyone in Medina who is more in need of it than I. The Prophet (pbuh) told him to eat it and, with the help of another person, the Prophet (pbuh) fed 60 needy people, and this allowed Aws to go back to hiswife whom he had declared unlawful for himself. <D>(And We verily sent until Thamud their brother) their Prophet (Salih, saying: Worship Allah) that you should say to them: profess Allahs divine Oneness, and repent to Him from disbelief and idolatry. (And lo! they (then) became two parties) one believing and the other disbelieving, (quarrelling) regarding Religion.<D> (And never came there unto them) i.e. to these past nations (a Prophet but they used to mock him) i.e. theyused to mock the Prophet.
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah, I would like to knwo if it is allowed for a girl to study alim course at a madrasa where she is taught by male treachers from behind a curtain? The teachers will occasionally oipen the curtain during tests and classes? What if there is another male student behind the curtain as well?? --T--? --T--	1. It is permissible for girls to study in a Madrasa where she is taught by male teachers from behind a curtain as long as there is no fear of Fitnah.[1] The male teachers should also be known for their Taqwa and should be married and Allah consciousness. It is advisable that the teacher is married. 2. It is not permissible for the male teachers to open the curtain under any circumstances. If the male teacher deems it necessary to supervise during tests, etc. he may appoint a female teacher for their supervision	Narrated Aisha, Ummul Muminin:A woman made a sign from behind a curtain to indicate that she had a letter for the Messenger of Allah (). The Prophet () closed his hand, saying: I do not know this is a mans or a womans hand. She said: No, a woman. He said: If you were a woman, you would make a difference to your nails, meaning with henna.<D>Abu Hazim reported:I was (standing) behind Abu Huraira and he was performing the ablution for prayer. He extended the (washing) of his hand that it went up to his armpit. I said to him: O Abu Huraira, what is this ablution? He said: O of the tribe of Faruukh, you are here; if I knew that you were here, I would have never performed ablution like this; I have heard my Friend (may peace be upon him) say. In a believer adornment would reach the places where ablution reaches.<D>Narrated `Abdullah bin Ka`b:Who was Ka`bs guide when Ka`b turned blind: I heard Ka`b bin Malik narrating: When he remained behind (i.e. did not Join) the Prophet in the Ghazwa of Tabuk. Ibn Bukair, in his narration stated that Ka`b said, " I witnessed the Al-`Aqaba pledge of allegiance at night with the Prophet when we jointly agreed to support Islam with all our efforts I would not like to have attended the Badr battle instead of that Aqaba pledge although Badr is more well-known than it, amongst the people."<D>When their messengers came unto them from before them) before Aad and Thamud to their respective people (and behind them) and after them messenger were sent to their folks, (saying: Worship none) do not declare the divine Oneness of anyone (but Allah! They said) each folk said to their messenger: (If our Lord had willed) to send us a messenger, (He surely would have sent down angels (unto us)) from the angels He has with Him, (so lo! we are disbelievers in that wherewith ye have been sent) We reject that with which you have been sent, you are but a human being like us.<D>(O ye who believe! Forbid not the good things which Allah hath made lawful for you) this verse was revealed about ten Companions of the Prophet (pbuh) among them were Abu Bakr, Umar, Ali, Abdullah Ibn Masud,Uthman Ibn Mazun al-Jumahi, Miqdad Ibn al-Aswad al-Kindi, and Salim the client of Abu Hudhayfah IbnUtbah, Salman al-Farisi, Abu Dharr, Ammar Ibn Yasir-these Companions vowed in the house of Uthman Ibn Mazun that they would not eat or drink except that which was enough to keep them alive, that they would not have sex with their wives, that they would never eat meat or fat and that they would cut off their male organs. But Allah forbade them from such acts, and revealed about them: do not forbid the lawful things that Allah has permitted such as foods, drinks and having sex with your wives (and transgress not)by cutting off your male organs. (Lo! Allah loveth not transgressors) who move from the lawful to theunlawful by mutilating themselves. <D>(He knoweth) Allah knows ((all) that is before them) all that is before the angels regarding the matter of the Hereafter (and (all) that is behind them) and all that is behind them regarding the matter of this worldly life, (while they cannot compass it in knowledge) the angels know of that which is before them or behind them only in the measure that Allah teaches them.
As-salamu alaikum dear respected Mufti saheb, Sometimes its happen that I woke up almost end-time of fajr ie might be few mins left to sunrise. In that case if I start fajr sunnat, I cant pray fardh as by that time sunrise will happen. In that case I just pray fajr fardh to avoid being it kadha.. in this case fajr sunnat can be prayed after ishraak. Also please make Dua for me that I can start joining fajr jamat in Masjid and pray the emphasize sunnat, and fajr fardh in congregation, where I was bit regular alhumdulillah, but from few months I cant make it due to overslept and praying almost at end time. Everyday I am having intention for it and asking Dua to Allah, may Allah accept, ameen? --T--? --T--	Shariah has emphasized on performing salaah with congregation. See the following Ahadith: [1] Allahs Messenger () said, The prayer in congregation is twenty seven times superior to the prayer offered by person alone.: [2] Uthman bin Affan narrated that: Allahs Messenger () said: Whoever attends Isha (prayer) in congregation, then he has (the reward as if he had) stood half of the night. And whoever prays Isha and Fajr in congregation, then he has (the reward as if he had) spend the entire night standing (in prayer). [3] The Messenger of Allah () said, By Him in Whose Hand my life is, I sometimes thought of giving orders for firewood to be collected, then for proclaiming the Adhan for Salat. Then I would appoint an Imam to lead Salat, and then go to the houses of those who do not come to perform Salat in congregation, and set fire to their houses on them. You should exert yourself to the best of your ability to wake up on time to perform Fajr with congregation. Where there is a will, there is a way. If you had an important meeting with a president or a king at that time of the morning, you would make every possible effort to ensure you are up before time even. This is a meeting with the king of kings, Almighty Allah. Take measures to ensure you are up on time. Impose a fine on yourself for every Fajr you miss with congregation. Keep in mind the rewards for performing prayer in congregation and the warnings for omitting prayer with congregation. We make dua Allah make it possible for you to perform all your salaah with congregation. Aameen	Ibn Umar said:"Hafsah told me thatThe Messenger of Allah () used to pray two brief rakahs between the call (the Adhan) and the Iqamah for Fajr prayer."<D>It was narrated that Aishah said:"Women used to pray fajr with the Messenger of Allah (), and when he said the taslim they would leave, wrapped in their Mirts, unrecognizable because of the darkness."<D>Narrated Malik Ibn Buhaina:Allahs Apostle passed by a man praying two rak`at after the Iqama (had been pronounced). When Allahs Apostle completed the prayer, the people gathered around him (the Prophet) or that man and Allahs Apostle said to him (protesting), Are there four rak`at in Fajr prayer? Are there four rak`at in Fajr prayer?"<D>(So wait patiently (O Muhammad) for your Lords decree) upon conveying the message of your Lord; and it is said this means: be content with the decree of your Lord regarding that which befalls you in the course of obeying your Lord, (for surely thou art in Our sight; and hymn the praise of thy Lord) pray by the command of your Lord (when thou uprisest) from your bed for the Fajr prayer.<D>((This lamp is found) in houses) these lamps are hung in houses (which Allah hath allowed) which Allah has commanded (to be exalted) to be built; the reference here is to mosques (and that His Name) His divine Oneness (shall be remembered therein) in the mosques. (Therein) in the mosques (do offer praise to Him) pray to Him (at morn) the Fajr prayer (and evening) the prayers of Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha.<D>(And strive for Allah with the endeavour which is His right) and fulfil for Allah that which is His right. (He hath chosen you) for His religion (and hath not laid upon you in religion) in the matter of religion (any hardship) He says: whoever cannot pray standing, let him pray sitting; and whoever cannot pray sitting, let him pray lying down, just by making gestures; (the faith of your father Abraham) follow the religion of your father Abraham. (He hath named you) Allah named you (Muslims of old time) before this Quran, in the Scriptures of past prophets (and in this (Scripture)) i.e. the Quran, (that the messenger) Muhammad (pbuh) (may be a witness against you) against the disbelievers and in favour of the believers, (and that ye may be witnesses against mankind) in favour of the prophets. (So establish worship) perform the five daily prayers, by perfecting their ablutions, bowing, prostration and that which is prescribed in their appointed times, (pay the poor-due) from your wealth, (and hold fast to Allah) and hold fast to Allahs religion and Scripture. (Heis your Protecting Friend. A blessed Patron) Protector (and a blessed Helper) Who will defend you! And ofthe surah in which the believers are mentioned, which is all Meccan, and consists of 119 verses, 1,840 words and 4,800 letters:Surah 23: The Believers (al?Muminun)And of the surah in which the believers are mentioned, which is all Meccan, and consists of 119 verses, 1,840 words and 4,800 letters:
Salaams I sometimes have this urge to pass wind or urinate whilst reading duas and or in salaat. Is it permissible to carry on in this state?? --T--? --T--	. The purpose of salaah and duaa is to worship Allah Taaala and seek from Him. That requires focus and attention. When one has the urge to relieve himself, he cannot focus in his salaah and duaa. It is therefore makrooh (detested) to engage in salaah and duaa while having the urge to relieve oneself[1]. If the urge comes while he is in salaah, it will be advisable for him to terminate the salaah and restart after having relieved himself.Muajul I	It was narrated from Abu Umamah that:The Messenger of Allah forbade a man to perform prayer when he was suppressing (the urge to urinate or defecate).<D>Ibn Umar reported:Sometimes the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) recited the Quran, and would pass by (recite) the verse of sajda and performed prostration and he did this along with us, but we were so crowded in his company that none of us could find a place for performing prostration. (and it was done on occasions) other than prayer.<D>Narrated Abu Huraira:Allahs Apostle said, "The angels keep on asking Allahs forgiveness for anyone of you, as long as he is at his Musalla (praying place) and he does not pass wind (Hadath). They say, O Allah! Forgive him, O Allah! be Merciful to him."<D>((Thus it was) till, when Our commandment) the appointed time for Our chastisement (came to pass andthe oven gushed forth water) it is also said this means: and the dawn broke, (We said: Load therein) aboard the ship (two of every kind, a pair) a male and a female, (and thy household, save him against whom the word hath gone forth already) except the one upon him the word has already been enjoined, (and thosewho believe) and carry with you also those who believed. (And but a few were they who believed with him)80 people in all. <D>Then He mentioned the sign of His divine Oneness, saying: (Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth) i.e. in their making; or as it is said: in the making of what is in them, (and the difference of night and day) in the alternation of night and day, and in the increase and decrease of their duration, (and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men) in their livelihoods, (and the water) rain (which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving) through rain (the earth after its death) after suffering by drought and being dried up, (and dispersing) creating (all kinds of beasts) male and female (therein, andthe ordinance of the winds) in changing the direction of the wind towards the right and towards the left, coming sometimes from the East and sometimes from the West, sometimes carrying torment and sometimes mercy: (and the clouds obedient) subservient (between heaven and earth) He says: in all these (are signs) indications of the Lords divine Oneness (for people who have sense) who believe that they are from Allah.<D>Then Allah mentioned their surmise about the Prophet (pbuh) that he was not going to divide any of the booty among them, and because of this they left their positions, saying: (It is not for any Prophet) it is not permissible for any prophet (to deceive) to cheat his community regarding booty; it is also possible that the meaning is: it is not permissible for a community to deceive its prophet. (Whoso deceiveth) as regards anyof the booty (will bring his deceit with him) carried on his neck (on the Day of Resurrection. Then every soulwill be paid in full what it hath earned) that which it has deceived and also other things; (and they will not be wronged) their good works will not be diminished and their evil deeds will not be increased.
what if a person commits kufr, or shirk, or both, unknowingly? What is the ruling on such a person? Is he/she a disbeliever? I mean, they committed disbelief, unknowingly, and not intentionally. Had they known what theyre doing is disbelief, they would never indulge in it, or would at least do tawbah for their sin. Are people who commit disbelief unknowingly considered kuffar? Will they spend an eternity in Hell? ? --T--? --T--	It is compulsory for every individual to educate him/herself regarding one?s fundamental beliefs. If a person is educated, he/she will not do anything out of ignorance.It is for that reason that being ignorant of the fundamental laws of Islam is a major sin. One should sincerely repent for not educating him/herself and also repent for the act of disbelief	Abdur-Rahman bin Yazid narrated that:Thawban said: “The Messenger of Allah said: Who will commit himself to one thing, I will guarantee him paradise? I said: I will. He said: Do not ask people for anything. So Thawban would drop his whip while he was on his mount, and he would not say to anyone: Get that for me rather he would dismount and grab it.”<D>Abu Huraira reported Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) having said:By Him in Whose Hand is my life, if you were not to commit sin, Allah would sweep you out of existence and He would replace (you by) those people who would commit sin and seek forgiveness from Allah, and He would have pardoned them.<D>Abu Umama reported:We were sitting in the mosque in the company of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). A person came there and said: Allahs Messenger, I have committed an offence which deserves the imposition of hadd upon me, so impose it upon me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) kept silent. He repeated it and said: Allahs Messenger, I have committed an offence which deserves the imposition of hadd upon me, so impose it upon me. He (the Holy Prophet) kept silent, and it was at this time that Iqama was pronounced for prayer (and the prayer was observed). And when Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) had concluded the payer that person followed Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). Abu Umama said: I too followed Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) after he had concluded the prayer, so that I should know what answer he would give to that person. That person remained attached to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, I have committed an offence which deserves imposition of hadd upon me, so impose it upon me. Abu Umama reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said to him: Didnt you see that as you got out of the house, you performed ablution perfectly well. He said: Allahs Messenger, of course. I did it. He again said to him: Then you observed prayer along with us. He said: Allahs Messenger, yes, it is so. Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said to him: Verily, Allah has exempted you from the imposition of hadd, or he said. From your sin.<D>(And had it not been for the favour of my Lord) Who bestowed faith upon me and protected me from disbelief, (I too had been of those haled forth (to doom)) I too would be tormented with you in the Fire.<D>(If the enemy had entered) in on the hypocrites in Medina (from all sides and they had been exhorted to treachery) to idolatry, (they would have committed it) they would have swiftly committed it, (and would have hesitated thereupon but little) they would not have hesitated to respond; it is also said that this means:they would have remained in Medina but a little while. <D>(Though We had mercy on them) i.e. the people of Mecca (and relieved them of the harm) and relieved them of the hunger which was (afflicting them, they still would wander blindly on) they still would carry on blind to the Truth and guidance (in their contumacy) in their disbelief and error.
Assalam o Alikum, An Islamic School in Karachi has kept its working hours for teachers upto 1.00 p.m. on Firdays, although the First Azan for Juma prayers can be heard earlier at around 12.45 p.m. Is it not wrong for the Islamic School to extend its working hours beyond the First Juma Azan. Jazakallah Khair MSalam? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. When the first adhaan of jumma is called out, one has to leave all activities and proceed for jumma. It is incorrect for the school to continue its working hours after the first adhaan of jumma.[1] And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	Al-Walid bin Abi Al-Wald abu Utthman Al-Madaini narrated that Uqbah bin Muslim narrated to him, that shufaiy Al-Asbahi narrated that he entered Al-Madinah and saw a man around whom the people had gathered. He asked:" Who is this?" They said: "Abu Hurairah." (He said):So I got close to him until I was sitting in front of him as he was narrating to the people. When he was silent and alone, I said to him: " I ask youabsolute truth if you would narrate to me a Hadith which you heard from the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w), That you understand and know."So Abu Hurairah said: "You want me to narrate a Hadith to you which the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) narrated to me that I understand and know." Then Abu Hurairah began sobbing profusely. We sat for a while, then he recovered and said: "I shall narrate to you a Hadith which the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) narrated in this House, while there was no one with us other than he and I." Then, again, Abu Hurairah began sobbing severely. Then he recovered, and wiped his face, and said: "you want me to narrate to you a Hadith which the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) narrated while he and I were sitting in this House, and no one was with us but he and I." Then Abu Hurairah began sobbing severely. Then he bent, falling on his face, so I supported him for a long time. Then he recovered and said: "The Messenger of Allah narrated to me that on the Day of Judgement, Allah, Most High, will descend to His slaves t judge between them. Every nation shall be kneeling. The first of those who will be called before him will be a man who memorized the Quran, and a man who was killed in Allahs cause, and a wealthy man. Allah will say to the reciter: Did I not teach you what I revealed to My Messenger?" He says: Of course O Lord! He says: Then what did you do with what you learned? He said: I would stand (in prayer reciting) with it during all hours of the night and all hours of the day. Then Allah would say to him: You have lied. And the angels will say: You have lied.Allah will say to him: Rather, you wanted it to be said that so-and-so is a reciter. And that was said. The person with the wealth will be brought, and Allah will say to him: Was I not so generous with you, such that I did not leave you having any need from anyone? He will say: Of course O Lord! He says: Then what did you do with what I gave to you? He says: I would nurture the ties of kinship and give charity. Then Allah will say to him: You have lied. And the angels will say to him: You have lied. Allah, Most High, will say: Rather, you wanted it to be said that so-and-so is so generous, and that was said. Then the one who was killed in Allahs cause shall be brought, and Allah will say to him : For what were you killed? So he says: I was commanded to fight in Your cause ,so I fought until I was killed. Allah [Most High] will say to him: You have lied. And the angels will say to him: You have lied. Allah [Most High] will say: Rather, you wanted it be said that so-and-so is brave, and that was said. "Then the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w)hit me on my knees and said: O Abu Hurairah! These first three are the creatures of Allah with whom the fire will be enflamed on the Day of Judgement."Al-Walid Abu Uthman Al-Madaini said: "So Uqbah bin Muslim informed me that Shaufaiy, is the one who entered upon Muawiyah to inform him about this." Abu Uthman said: This has been done with these people, then how about with those who remain among the people?" Then Muawiyah begin weeping so intensely, that we thought that he will kill himself with excessive weeping. We said: "This man came to us to cause evil." Then Muawiyah recovered, wiped off his face and said: "Allah and His Messenger told the truth: Whosoever desires the life of the world and its glitter, then we shall pay in full (the wages of) their deeds therein, and they shall have no diminution therein. They are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter Fire, and vain are the deeds they did therein. And of no effect is that which they used to do."<D>It wasnarrated that Anas bin Hakim Dabbi said:“Abu Hurairah said tome:‘When you go to your country, tell them that I heard the Messengerof Allah () say: “The first thing for which the Muslim will bebrought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be the prescribedprayers. If they are complete, all well and good, otherwise it willbesaid: ‘Look and see whether he has any voluntary prayers.’ Ifhe hasany voluntary prayers, his prescribed prayers will becompleted fromhis voluntary prayers. Then the same will be done withregard to allhis obligatory deeds.”<D>Abdullah b. Masud reported that a person kissed a woman and he came to Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) and made a mention of that to him. It was (on this occasion) that this verse was revealed:" And observe prayer at the (two) ends of the day and in the first hours of the night. Surely, good deeds take away evil deeds. That is a reminder for the mindful" (xi. 115). That person said: Allahs Messenger, does it concern me only? He (the Holy Prophet) said: It concerns every one of my Unimah, who acts according to it.<D>So Allah said: (On the day when the first trump resoundeth) this refers to the first blowing of the trumpet when everything will quake.<D>(He it is Who produceth creation) from a sperm drop, (then reproduceth it) revives the person on the Day of Judgement (and it is easier for Him) bringing people to life after they die is as easy for Him and creating them in the first place. (His is the Sublime Similitude in the heavens and in the earth) He says: He has the most sublime attribute in His power over the dwellers of the heavens and the earth. (He is the Mighty) inHis kingdom and dominion, (the Wise) in His command and decree. <D>(And He taught Adam all the names), the names of all his progeny, or the names of all the beasts and other things, including: a cooking pot, a plate and saucer, (then showed them) to prove that they were wrong (to the angels) who were commanded to prostrate, (saying: Inform Me of the names of these) created beings and descendents, (if ye are truthful) in your first claim.
As-Salam-Alaikum I like to know who are these people so called, Fateha & Non-Fateha group, Could you please throw some light on this from their Aqeedah perspective.? --T--? --T--	. We are not aware of any sect called Fateha group or Non-Fateha group. Perhaps you refer to reciting Surah Al-Faatihah at the conclusion of duaa; the Imaam calls out Al-Faatihah at the end of a congregational duaa and everyone follows it with a recital of Surah Al-Faatihah. This practice is not established from Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) or the pious predecessors. However, if it is done occasionally with the intention of duaa, then we do not see any harm in it.Muajul I	It wasnarrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that the Messenger of Allah() said:“I know the last of the people of Hell who will bebrought forth from it, and the last of the people of Paradise to beadmitted to Paradise. (It is) a man who will emerge from Hellcrawling, and it will be said to him: ‘Go and enter Paradise.’ Hewill come to it and it will be made to appear to him as if it isfull.’ Allah will say: ‘Go and enter Paradise.’ He will come toit and it will appear to him as if it is full. So he will say: ‘OLord, I found it full.’ Allah will say: ‘Go and enter Paradise.’He will come to it and it will be made to appear to him as if it isfull. So he will say: ‘O Lord, I found it full.’ Allah will say:‘Go and enter Paradise, for you will have the like of the world andten times more, or you will have ten times the like of the world.’He will say: ‘Are You mocking me, or are You laughing at me, whenYou are the Sovereign?’”He said: "And I saw the Messenger of Allah () smiling so broadly that his molar teeth could be seen."And he used to say: "This is the lowest of the people of Paradise in status."<D>Ubayy b. Ka’b said:There was a certain person, out of all people of Medina, who used to pray in the mosque. I do not know that any one of them lived at a farther distance than that man. Still he never missed the prayer in congregation in the mosque. I said: it would be better if you buy a donkey and ride it in heat and darkness. He said: I do not like that my house be by the side of the mosque. The discourse reached the Messenger of Allah (). He said him about it. He said: I did it so that my walking to the mosque and return to my home when I return be recorded. He said: Allah has granted all this to you; Allah has granted all that you reckoned.<D>Narrated `Itban bin Malik:who was one of the companions of Allahs Apostle and one of the Ansars who took part in the battle of Badr: I came to Allahs Apostle and said, "O Allahs Apostle I have weak eyesight and I lead my people in prayers. When it rains the water flows in the valley between me and my people so I cannot go to their mosque to lead them in prayer. O Allahs Apostle! I wish you would come to my house and pray in it so that I could take that place as a Musalla. Allahs Apostle said. "Allah willing, I will do so." Next day after the sun rose high, Allahs Apostle and Abu Bakr came and Allahs Apostle asked for permission to enter. I gave him permission and he did not sit on entering the house but said to me, "Where do you like me to pray?" I pointed to a place in my house. So Allahs Apostle stood there and said, Allahu Akbar, and we all got up and aligned behind him and offered a two-rak`at prayer and ended it with Taslim. We requested him to stay for a meal called "Khazira" which we had prepared for him. Many members of our family gathered in the house and one of them said, "Where is Malik bin Al-Dukhaishin or Ibn Al-Dukhshun?" One of them replied, "He is a hypocrite and does not love Allah and His Apostle." Hearing that, Allahs Apostle said, "Do not say so. Havent you seen that he said, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah for Allahs sake only?" He said, "Allah and His Apostle know better. We have seen him helping and advising hypocrites." Allahs Apostle said, "Allah has forbidden the (Hell) fire for those who say, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah for Allahs sake only."<D>(And We sent not (as Our messengers) before you other than men) human beings like you (whom We inspired) to whom We sent angels just as We have sent to you. (Ask the followers of the Reminder) the people of the Torah and the Gospel (if you know not) that Allah sent only human messengers?<D>(Say) O Muhammad to the people of Mecca: (Verily, though mankind and the jinn should assemble to produce the like of this Quran) conveying therein commands and prohibitions, promises and threats, abrogating and abrogated verses, clear and ambiguous verses and the events of the past and of the future,(they could not produce the like thereof though they were helpers one of another). <D>(And when thou) O Muhammad (seest them) i.e. Abdullah Ibn Ubayy and his two friends (their figures please thee) their bodies and appearance please you; (and if they speak) saying: we know you are Allahs Messenger (thou givest ear unto their speech) you believe what they say and think they are truthful while they are not. ((They are)) i.e. their bodies are (as though they were blocks of wood in striped cloaks)aligned against the wall; He says: there is no goodness or light in their hearts just as dry wood has no life ormoistness in it. (They deem every shout) every noise in Medina (to be against them) because of their cowardice. (They are the enemy, so beware of them) and never feel safe from them. (Allah confound them) Allah cursed them! (How they are perverted!) How they lie; it is also said this means: how they turn people away through lies!
Could you please advise on the name Maya for a girl? I read one of your fatawa which stated the name is not suitable. However, I then came across another which stated it means princess and is suitable. Could you please clarify this for me? I apologise if I have misunderstood. Also, if it is suitable; what is the correct Arabic spelling?? --T--? --T--	Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has advised us to keep good names for our children. See the following hadith. :, . Translation: Rasulullah said: Indeed you shall be called on the day of Qiymah with your names and the names of your fathers, so give good names to yourselves [1] We were unable to locate the root word of the name Maya in the Arabic language. It is a foreign, non-Arabic word. [2]In Old Persian language, the name Maya means Generous Graciousness, Gracious Nature. [3]According to some website, the meaning of name Maya is Princess [4].In Hindu philosophy, Maya means Illusion, and in Hindu mythology, it is also an alternate name of the Hindu goddess Durga/Devi. [5]In Latin for Great or Larger. In Roman mythology, Maia is a daughter of Atlas, whose name was given to the month of May. Its also a variation of the English name May. [6]In Bangla language, the word Maya means Love Compassion Affection Kindness. [7] It is clear from the above, the word Maya has unislamic meanings in Hindi and Latin sources. Maya is not a suitable muslim name. We advise you to keep the name Mariam instead of Maya	Narrated Anas ibn Malik:The Prophet () said: When a man goes out of his house and says: "In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah; there is no might and no power but in Allah," the following will be said to him at that time: "You are guided, defended and protected." The devils will go far from him and another devil will say: How can you deal with a man who has been guided, defended and protected?<D>Narrated `Aisha:The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allahs Apostle was in the form of good righteous (true) dreams in his sleep. He never had a dream but that it came true like bright day light. He used to go in seclusion (the cave of) Hira where he used to worship(Allah Alone) continuously for many (days) nights. He used to take with him the journey food for that (stay) and then come back to (his wife) Khadija to take his food like-wise again for another period to stay, till suddenly the Truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira. The angel came to him in it and asked him to read. The Prophet replied, "I do not know how to read." (The Prophet added), "The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it anymore. He then released me and again asked me to read, and I replied, "I do not know how to read," whereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time till I could not bear it anymore. He then released me and asked me again to read, but again I replied, "I do not know how to read (or, what shall I read?)." Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me and then released me and said, "Read: In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists). Has created man from a clot. Read and Your Lord is Most Generous...up to..... ..that which he knew not." (96.15) Then Allahs Apostle returned with the Inspiration, his neck muscles twitching with terror till he entered upon Khadija and said, "Cover me! Cover me!" They covered him till his fear was over and then he said, "O Khadija, what is wrong with me?" Then he told her everything that had happened and said, I fear that something may happen to me." Khadija said, Never! But have the glad tidings, for by Allah, Allah will never disgrace you as you keep good reactions with your Kith and kin, speak the truth, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guest generously and assist the deserving, calamityafflicted ones." Khadija then accompanied him to (her cousin) Waraqa bin Naufal bin Asad bin `Abdul `Uzza bin Qusai. Waraqa was the son of her paternal uncle, i.e., her fathers brother, who during the Pre-Islamic Period became a Christian and used to write the Arabic writing and used to write of the Gospels in Arabic as much as Allah wished him to write. He was an old man and had lost his eyesight. Khadija said to him, "O my cousin! Listen to the story of your nephew." Waraqa asked, "O my nephew! What have you seen?" The Prophet described whatever he had seen. Waraqa said, "This is the same Namus (i.e., Gabriel, the Angel who keeps the secrets) whom Allah had sent to Moses. I wish I were young and could live up to the time when your people would turn you out." Allahs Apostle asked, "Will they turn me out?" Waraqa replied in the affirmative and said: "Never did a man come with something similar to what you have brought but was treated with hostility. If I should remain alive till the day when you will be turned out then I would support you strongly." But after a few days Waraqa died and the Divine Inspiration was also paused for a while and the Prophet became so sad as we have heard that he intended several times to throw himself from the tops of high mountains and every time he went up the top of a mountain in order to throw himself down, Gabriel would appear before him and say, "O Muhammad! You are indeed Allahs Apostle in truth" whereupon his heart would become quiet and he would calm down and would return home. And whenever the period of the coming of the inspiration used to become long, he would do as before, but when he used to reach the top of a mountain, Gabriel would appear before him and say to him what he had said before. (Ibn `Abbas said regarding the meaning of: He it is that Cleaves the daybreak (from the darkness) (6.96) that Al-Asbah. means the light of the sun during the day and the light of the moon at night).<D>Narrated `Aisha:The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allahs Apostle was in the form of good righteous (true) dreams in his sleep. He never had a dream but that it came true like bright day light. He used to go in seclusion (the cave of) Hira where he used to worship(Allah Alone) continuously for many (days) nights. He used to take with him the journey food for that (stay) and then come back to (his wife) Khadija to take his food like-wise again for another period to stay, till suddenly the Truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira. The angel came to him in it and asked him to read. The Prophet replied, "I do not know how to read." (The Prophet added), "The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear it anymore. He then released me and again asked me to read, and I replied, "I do not know how to read," whereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time till I could not bear it anymore. He then released me and asked me again to read, but again I replied, "I do not know how to read (or, what shall I read?)." Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me and then released me and said, "Read: In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists). Has created man from a clot. Read and Your Lord is Most Generous...up to..... ..that which he knew not." (96.15) Then Allahs Apostle returned with the Inspiration, his neck muscles twitching with terror till he entered upon Khadija and said, "Cover me! Cover me!" They covered him till his fear was over and then he said, "O Khadija, what is wrong with me?" Then he told her everything that had happened and said, I fear that something may happen to me." Khadija said, Never! But have the glad tidings, for by Allah, Allah will never disgrace you as you keep good reactions with your Kith and kin, speak the truth, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guest generously and assist the deserving, calamityafflicted ones." Khadija then accompanied him to (her cousin) Waraqa bin Naufal bin Asad bin `Abdul `Uzza bin Qusai. Waraqa was the son of her paternal uncle, i.e., her fathers brother, who during the Pre-Islamic Period became a Christian and used to write the Arabic writing and used to write of the Gospels in Arabic as much as Allah wished him to write. He was an old man and had lost his eyesight. Khadija said to him, "O my cousin! Listen to the story of your nephew." Waraqa asked, "O my nephew! What have you seen?" The Prophet described whatever he had seen. Waraqa said, "This is the same Namus (i.e., Gabriel, the Angel who keeps the secrets) whom Allah had sent to Moses. I wish I were young and could live up to the time when your people would turn you out." Allahs Apostle asked, "Will they turn me out?" Waraqa replied in the affirmative and said: "Never did a man come with something similar to what you have brought but was treated with hostility. If I should remain alive till the day when you will be turned out then I would support you strongly." But after a few days Waraqa died and the Divine Inspiration was also paused for a while and the Prophet became so sad as we have heard that he intended several times to throw himself from the tops of high mountains and every time he went up the top of a mountain in order to throw himself down, Gabriel would appear before him and say, "O Muhammad! You are indeed Allahs Apostle in truth" whereupon his heart would become quiet and he would calm down and would return home. And whenever the period of the coming of the inspiration used to become long, he would do as before, but when he used to reach the top of a mountain, Gabriel would appear before him and say to him what he had said before. (Ibn `Abbas said regarding the meaning of: He it is that Cleaves the daybreak (from the darkness) (6.96) that Al-Asbah. means the light of the sun during the day and the light of the moon at night).<D>(And when those who disbelieve) Abu Jahl and his host (behold thee) O Muhammad, (they but choose thee) O Muhammad (out for mockery) in what they say to you, ((saying)) to one another: (Is this he who maketh mention of) is this he who ridicules (your gods? And they would deny all mention of the Beneficent) they deny the Beneficent, saying: we do not know anyone by the name of the Beneficent (al-Rahman) except Musaylimah, the liar.<D>(And they say: Such cattle) i.e. the Bahirah, al-Saibah, al-Wasilah and al-Ham (and crops are forbidden. No one is to eat of them save whom We will in their make believe) they means men to the exclusion of women (cattle whose backs are forbidden) i.e. what is known as al-Ham, (cattle over which they mention not the name of Allah) when they get pregnant or deliver, this is what is called al-Bahirah. ((All that is) a lie against Him) i.e. that He commanded them to do so. (He will repay them for that which they invent) for lying against Him. <D>(And not one of you could have held Us off from him) He says: no one of you could have held Us back fromMuhammad (pbuh).
I have two questions- 1. Please explain me what is the process of praying Bitr Salah; how this salah can be performed eveyday according to the sahih hadith? 2. I used to travel to my work place from my home on every sunday (work day of the week) and returned to my home (family) every thursday. Friday andsaturday are weekly holidays and I pass my time with family. In my work place I live with my other colleagues in a bachelor state. In this situation when I am away from my family (and home), whether I have to perform full salah, or will it be Qsr. The distance between the workplace and my home is 180 km.? --T--? --T--	The witr prayer can be performed anytime between the conclusion of the Isha prayer and the entry of the fajr prayer. The witr prayer is similar to the maghrib prayer with a few key differences. In the third rakat, a surah will be recited along with the fatihah. After the surah, the musalli will say the takbir raising his hands to his ears. He will then fold his hands and recite the Dua Qunut. After this, he will go into the ruku position and conclude the prayer as normally done. He will make qasr in his workplace	Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying; one is considered to be at prayer so long as one is detained by prayer:Nothing prevents one from going home to one’s family except prayer.<D>Al-Ala bin Abdur-Raman narrated that :he visited Anas bin Malik in his home in Al Basrah after finishing Zuhr, and his home was next to the Masjid. So he said: Stand to pray Asr." He (Al-Ala) said: "So we stood to pray. When we were finished he (Anas) said: I heard Allahs Messenger saying: "That is the prayer of the hypocrite. He sits watching the sun, until when it is between the horns of the Shaitan he stands and pecks out four (units of prayer), not remembering Allah in them but a little."<D>Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:Allahs Apostle said, "I have been given five things which were not given to any amongst the Prophets before me. These are: -1. Allah made me victorious by awe (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one months journey. -2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a thing to perform Tayammum. Therefore my followers can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due. -3. The booty has been made Halal (lawful) for me (and was not made so for anyone else). -4. Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation exclusively but I have been sent to all mankind. -5. I have been given the right of intercession (on the Day of Resurrection.)<D>(And it is said unto those who ward off (evil)) disbelief, idolatry and indecencies; the reference here is toAbdullah Ibn Masud and his fellow believers: (What hath your Lord revealed?) what does Muhammad (pbuh) say to you from your Lord? (They say Good) the profession of Allahs divine Oneness and keeping ties of kinship: (For those who do good) for those who profess monotheism (in this world there is a good (reward)) Paradise on the Day of Judgement (and the home of the Hereafter) i.e. Paradise (will be better) than this worldly life and all there is in it. (Pleasant indeed will be the home of those who ward off (evil)) disbelief, idolatry, and indecencies.<D>(And Moses said: My Lord is best aware of him who bringeth guidance) who brings the message and the call for the profession of Allahs divine Oneness (from His presence, and whose will be the sequel of the Home (of bliss)) Paradise in the Hereafter. (Lo! wrong-doers) the idolaters (will not be successful) they will not be saved from Allahs chastisement.<D>(Perform the pilgrimage and the visit for Allah) so that He may accept them, and this by making them sincere unto Him and also by performing the pilgrimage to its final completion and by performing the lesser pilgrimage to the Sacred House. (And if ye are prevented) from performing the pilgrimage or the lesser pilgrimage because of enemies or ill-health, (then send such gifts as can be obtained with ease) then you should offer whatever gifts you can obtain: a sheep, cow or camel in order to leave the Sacred Precinct, (and shave not your heads) if you are prevented (until the gifts) that you have sent (have reached their destination) where it is going to be immolated. (And whoever among you is sick) and cannot remain in the place where he is, then he can return home before his gift reaches its destination (or hath an ailment of the head) or if his head is infested with lice, he should shave it. This verse was revealed about Kab Ibn Ujrah who shaved his hair when still in a state of ritual consecration because it was infested with lice, (must pay ransom of fasting) the ransom is to fast three days (or almsgiving) to six needy people from the inhabitants of Mecca (or offering) a sheep to be sent to the place of immolation. (And if ye are in safety) from the enemy and you have recovered from your sickness, then you should make up that which Allah has madeobligatory upon you in the following year, whether it is a question of the pilgrimage or the lesser pilgrimage, (then whoever contenteth himself with) perfume and clothes after (the visit) the lesser pilgrimage and until he engages in ritual consecration (for the Pilgrimage (shall give) such gifts) then he should offer a sacrifice for making Umrah before Hajj (dam al-tamattu) and a sacrifice for doing Hajj and Umrah simultaneously (dam al-qaran wal-muta), whether it is a sheep, cow or camel (as can be had with ease. And whoever cannot find (such gifts)) either a sheep, cow or camel, (then a fast of three days) a fast of three consecutive days (while on the pilgrimage) in the ten days of the pilgrimage, the last of which being the Day of Arafah, (and of seven when ye have returned) on your way to your families or after you have returned to your families; (that is, ten in all) in exchange for the gifts. (That) i.e. offering a sacrifice for making Umrahbefore Hajj (is for him whose folk are not present at the Inviolable Place of Worship) whose family andhome is not in the Sacred Precinct because the inhabitants of the Sacred Precinct are not obligated to give the offering for making Umrah before Hajj. (Observe your duty to Allah) fear Allah if you leave what youhave been commanded to do, (and know that Allah is severe in punishment) towards anyone who leaves what he has been commanded to do, whether it is the offering of gifts or fasting.
I really need your help. According to the hanafi fiqh what do I have to do? I was joking when I accidently said Im a non-muslim, haha i dont pray. I did not mean it at all. Do I have to reinstate shahadah?? --T--? --T--	. Brother in Islaam, As Muslims, we are sensitive to our beliefs. It is kufr to willingly utter words of kufr. Making such statements, even jokingly, takes one out of the fold of Islaam and annuls his marriage. We advise you to make tawbah and istighaar and repeat your shahaadah, and renew your nikaah if you are married. In the future, think before you speak. Dont jeopardize your imaan by jokingly making such comments[1].Muajul I	Ibn Shihab reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made an expedition to Tabuk and he (the Holy Prophet) had in his mind (the idea of threatening the) Christians of Arabia in Syria and those of Rome. Ibn Shihab (further) reported that Abd al-Rahman b. Abdullah b. Kab informed him that Abdullah b. Kab who served as the guide of Kab b. Malik as he became blind that he heard Kab b. Malik narrate the story of his remaining behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from the Battle of Tabuk. Kab b. Malik said:I never remained behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as the Battle of Badr is concerned, nobody was blamed for remaining behind as Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and the Muslims (did not set out for attack but for waylaying) the caravan of the Quraish, but it was Allah Who made them confront their enemies without their intention (to do so). I had the honour to be with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the night of Aqaba when we pledged our allegiance to Islam and it was more dear to me than my participation in the Battle of Badr, although Badr was more popular amongst people as compared with that (Tabuk). And this is my story of remaining back from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the occasion of the Battle of Tabuk. Never did I possess means enough and (my circumstances) more favourable than at the occasion of this expedition. And, by Allah, I had never before this expedition simultaneously in my possession two rides. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out for this expedition in extremely hot season; the journey was long and the land (which he and his army had to cover) was waterless and he had to confront a large army, so he informed the Muslims about the actual situation (they had to face), so that they should adequately equip themselves for this expedition, and he also told them the destination where he intended to go. And the Muslims who accompanied Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) at that time were large in numbers but there was no proper record of them. Kab (further) said: Few were the persons who wanted to absent themselves, and were under the impression that they could easily conceal themselves (and thus remain undetected) until revelations from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious (descended in connection with them). And Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out on an expedition when the fruits were ripe and their shadows had been lengthened. I had weakness for them and it was during this season that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made preparations and the Muslims too along with them. I also set out in the morning so that I should make preparations along with them but I came back and did nothing and said to myself: I have means enough (to make preparations) as soon as I like. And I went on doing this (postponing my preparations) until people were about to depart and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out and the Muslims too along with him, but I made no preparations. I went early in the morning and came back, but I made no decision. I continued to do so until they (the Muslims) hastened and covered a good deal of distance. I also made up my mind to march on and to meet them. Would that I had done that but perhaps it was not destined for me. After the departure of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as I went out amongst people, I was shocked to find that I did not find anyone like me but people who were labelled as hypocrites or the people whom Allah granted exemption because of their incapacity and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) took no notice of me until he had reached Tabuk. (One day as he was sitting amongst the people in Tabuk) he said: What has happened to Kab b. Malik? A person from Banu Salama said: Allahs Messenger, the (beauty) of his cloak and his appreciation of his sides have allured him and he was thus detained. Muadh b. Jabal said: Woe be upon that what you contend. Allahs Messenger, by Allah, we know nothing about him but good. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), however, kept quiet. It was during that time that he (the Holy Prophet) saw a person (dressed in all white (garment) shattering the illusion of eye (mirage). Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: May he be Abu Khaithama and, lo, it was Abu Khaithama al-Ansari and he was that person who contributed a sa of dates and was scoffed at by the hypocrites. Kab b. Malik farther said: When this news reached me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was on his way back from Tabuk I was greatly perturbed. I thought of fabricating false stories and asked myself how I would save myself from his anger on the following day. In this connection, I sought the help of every prudent man from amongst the members of my family and when it was said to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to arrive, all the false ideas banished (from my mind) and I came to the conclusion that nothing could save me but the telling of truth, so I decided to speak the truth and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) arrived (in Medina). And it was his habit that as he came back from a journey he first went to the mosque and observed two Rakahs of nafl prayer (as a mark of gratitude) and then sat amongst people. And as he did that, those who had remained behind him began to put forward their excuses and take an oath before him and they were more than eighty persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) accepted their excuses on the very face of them and accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and left their secret (intentions) to Allah, until I presented myself to him. I greeted him and he smiled and there was a tinge of anger in that. He (the Holy Prophet) then said to me: Come forward. I went forward until I sat in front of him. He said to me: What kept you back? Could you not afford to go in for a ride? I said: Allahs Messenger, by Allah, if I were to sit in the presence of anybody else from amongst the worldly people I would have definitely saved myself from his anger on one pretext (or the other) and I have also the knack to fall into argumentation, but, by Allah, I am fully aware of the fact that if I were to put forward before you a false excuse to please you Allah would definitely provoke your wrath upon me, and if I speak the truth you may be annoyed with me, but I hope that Allah would make its end well and, by Allah, there is no valid excuse for me. By Allah, I never possessed so good means, and I never had such favourable conditions for me as I had when I stayed behind you (failed to join the expedition). Thereupon, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: This man told the truth, so get up until Allah gives a decision in your case. I stood up and some people of Banu Salama followed me in hot haste, and they said to me: By Allah, we do not know about you that you committed a sin prior to this. You, however, showed inability to put forward an excuse before Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as those who stayed behind him have put forward excuses. It would have been enough for the forgiveness of your sin that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) would have sought forgiveness for you. By Allah, they continued to incite me until I thought of going back to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and contradict myself. Then I said to them: Has anyone else also met the same fate? They said: Yes, two persons have met the same fate as has fallen to you and they have made the sane statement as you have made, and the same verdict has been delivered in their case as it has been delivered in your case. I said: Who are they? They said: Murara b. ar-Rabia Amiri and Hilal b. Umayya al-Waqafi. They made a mention of these two pious persons to me who had participated in the Battle of Badr and there was an example for me in them. I went away when they named these two persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the Nluslims to talk with three of us from amongst those (persons) who had stayed behind him. The people began to avoid us and their attitude towards us underwent a change and it seemed as if the whole atmosphere had turned (hostile) against us and it was in fact the same atmosphere ot which I was fully aware and in which I had lived (for a fairly long time). We spent fifty nights in this very state and my two friends confined themselves withen their houses and spent (most of the) time in weeping, but as I was young and strong amongst them I got (out of my house), participated in congregational prayers, moved about in the bazar; but none spoke to me. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as he sat amongst (people) after the prayer, greeted him and asked myself whether his lips stirred in response to my greetings (or not). Then I observed prayer beside him and looked at him with stealing glances and when I attended to my prayer, he looked at me and when I cast a glance at him he turned away his eyes from me. And when the harsh treatment of the Muslims towards me extended to a (considerable) length of time, I walked until I climbed upon the wall of the garden of Abu Qatada, and he was my cousin, and I had the greatest love for him. I greeted him but, by Allah, he did not respond to my greetings. I said to him: Abu Qatada, I adjure you by Allah, arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again repeated saying: I adjure you by Allah. arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again adjured him, whereupon he said: Allah and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) are best aware of it. My eyes began to shed tears and I came back climbing down from the wall and as I was walking in the bazar of Medina a Nabatean from amongst the Nabateans of Syria, who had come to sell foodgrains in Medina, asked people to direct him to Kab b. Malik. People gave him the indication by pointing towards me. He came to me and delivered to me a letter of the King of Ghassan and as I was a scribe I read that letter and it was written like this:" Coming to my point, it has been conveyed to us that your friend (the Holy Prophet) is subjecting you to cruelty and Allah has not created you for a place where you are to be degraded and where you cannot find your right place, so you come to us that we should accord you honour. As I read that letter I said: This is also a calamity, so I burnt it in the oven. When out of the fifty days, forty days had passed and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) received no revelation, there came the messenger of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) to me and said: Verily, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has commanded you to remain separate from your wife. I said: Should I divorce her or what (else) should I do? He said: No, but only remain separate from her and dont have sexual contact with her. The same message was sent to my companions. So I said to my wife: You better go to your parents and stay there with them until Allah gives the decision in my case. The wife of Hilal b. Umayya came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, Hilal b. Umayya is a senile person, he has no servant. Do you disapprove of my serving him? He said: No, but dont go near him. She said: By Allah, he has no such instinct in him. By Allah, he spends his time in weeping from that day to this day. Some of the members of my family said to me: Were you to seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) in regard to your wife as he has granted permission to the wife of Hilal b. Umayya to serve him. I said: I would not seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), for I cannot say what Allahs Apostle may say in response to seeking my permission. Moreover, I am a young man. It was in this state that I spent ten more nights and thus fifty nights had passed that (people) had observed boycott with us. It was on the morning of the fiftieth night that I observed my dawn prayer and was sitting on one of the roofs of our houses. And I was in fact sitting in that very state which Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has described about us in these words:" Life had become hard for myself and the earth had compressed despite its vastness," that I heard the noise of an announcer from the peak of the hill of Sal saying at the top of his voice: Kab b. Malik, there is glad tidings for you. I fell down in prostration and came to realise that there was (a message of) relief for me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had informed the people of the acceptance of our repentance by Allah as he offered the dawn prayer. So the people went on to give us glad tidings and some of them went to my friends in order to give them the glad tidings and a person galloped his horse and came from the tribe of Aslam and his horse reached me more quickly than his voice. And when he came to me whose sound I heard, he gave me the glad tidings. I took off my clothes and clothed him with them because of his bringing good news to me and, by Allah, I possessed nothing else (in the form of clothes) than these two on that occasion, and I asked one to lend me two clothes and dressed myself in them. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and on my way I met groups of people who greeted me because of (the acceptance of) repentance and they said: Here is a greeting for you for your repentance being accepted by Allah. (I moved on) until I came to the mosque and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had been sitting there amongst persons. So Talha b. Ubaidullah got up and rushed towards me and he shook hands with me and greeted me and, by Allah, no person stood up (to greet me) from amongst the emigrants except he. Kab said that he never forgot (this good gesture of) Talha. Kab further said: I greeted Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with Assalam-o-Alaikam and his face was glistening because of delight, and he said: Let there be glad tidings and blessings for you, the like of which (you have neither found nor you will find, as you find today) since your mother gave your birth. I said: Allahs Messenger. is this acceptance of repentance from you or from Allah? He said: No, (it is not from ma), it is from Allah, and it was common with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) that as he was happy his face brightened up and it looked like a part of the moon and it was from this that we recognised it (his delight). As I sat before him, I said: Allahs Messenger, am I allowed to give in charity my wealth for Allahs sake and for the sake of His Messenger (may peace be upon him)? Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Keep some property with you as it is better for you. I said: I shall keep with me that part (of my property) which fell to my lot (on the occasion of the expedition of) Khaibar. I said: Allahs Messenger, verily, Allah has granted me salvation because of truth and, therefore, (I think) that repentance implies that I should not speak anything but truth as long as I live. He said: By Allah, I do not know whether anyone amongst the Muslims was put to more severe trial than I by Allah because of telling the truth. And since I made a mention of this to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) up to this day I have not told any lie and, by Allah, I have decided not to tell a lie and I hope that Allah would save me (from trials) for the rest of my life and Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed these verses:" Certainly, Allah has turned in Mercy to the Prophet and the emigrants and the helpers who followed him in the hour of hardship after the hearts of a part of them were about to deviate; then He turned to them in mercy. Surely, to them He is Compassionate, Merciful and (He turned in Mercy) to the three who were left behind until the earth despite its vastness became strait for them and their souls were also straitened to them." And this revelation reached up to the (words):" O you who believe, develop God consciousness, and be with the truthful" (ix. 117-118). Kab said: By Allah, since Allah directed me to Islam there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who told lies, for in regard to those who told lies Allah used harshest words used for anyone as He descended revelation (and the words of Allah are):" They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them so that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. Surely, they are unclean and their resort is Hell, recompense for what they earned. They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them but if you are pleased with them, yet surely Allah is not pleased with the transgressing people" (ix. 95-96). Kab said that the matter of us three persons was deferred as compared with those who took an oath in the presence of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and he accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and Allah did not give any decision in regard to us. It was Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who gave decisions in our case, three who remained behind. (The words of the Quran)" the three who were left behind" do not mean that we remained back from Jihad but these imply that He kept our matter behind them who took oath and presented excuse before Him. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.<D>Dawud b. Amir b. Sad b. Abi Waqqas said that his father Amir b. Sad was with Ibn Umar b. al-Khattab when Khabbab, the owner of the closet (maqsurah), came and said:Abd Allah b.Umar dont you hear what Abu Hurairah says ? He heard the Messenger of Allah () say: If anyone goes out of his house, accompanies bier and prays over it.... He then mentioned the rest of the tradition as narrated by Sufyan. Thereupon Ibn Umar sent someone to Aishah (asking her about it). She replied: Abu Hurairah spoke the truth.<D>Narrated `Aisha:The Prophet (p.b.u.h) recited (the Quran) aloud during the eclipse prayer and when he had finished the eclipse prayer he said the Takbir and bowed. When he stood straight from bowing he would say "Sami al-l-ahu Lyman hamidah Rabbana wa laka l-hamd." And he would again start reciting. In the eclipse prayer there are four bowing and four prostrations in two rak`at. Al-Auzai and others said that they had heard Az-Zuhi from Ursa from `Aisha saying, "In the lifetime of Allahs Apostle the sun eclipsed, and he made a person to announce: Prayer in congregation. He led the prayer and performed four bowing and four prostrations in two rak`at." Narrated Al-Walid that `Abdur-Rahman bin Namir had informed him that he had heard the same. Ibn Shihab heard the same. Az-Zuhri said, "I asked (Ursa), What did your brother `Abdullah bin Az-Zubair do? He prayed two rak`at (of the eclipse prayer) like the morning prayer, when he offered the (eclipse) prayer in Median. Ursa replied that he had missed (i.e. did not pray according to) the Prophets tradition." Sulaiman bin Kathir and Sufyan bin Husain narrated from Az-Zuhri that the prayer for the eclipse used to be offered with loud recitation.<D>Allah then made an exception, saying: (Save singled minded slaves of Allah) who are protected from disbelief and idolatry; and it is said that this means according to a variant reading: except those chosen for worship and the profession of Allahs divine Oneness. The latter did not disbelieve and therefore We did not destroy them.<D>(Upon your heart) according to your memorisation; it is also said that this means: when it was recited to you, (that thou mayst be (one) of the warners) by means of the Quran,<D>(Then he) Josephs servant (began the search with their bags before) searching (his brothers bag) where he obviously did not find it, (then he produced it from his brothers bag) from his brother Benjamins bag. The servant said to him: May Allah lift your trouble as you have lifted mine. (Thus did We contrive) We did (for Joseph) We honoured him with knowledge, wisdom, prophethood and sovereignty. (He could not have taken his brother according to the kings law unless Allah willed) and Allah willed that he does take his brother according to the kings law because, according to the latter, the penalty for theft was beating and payment of a fine; it was also said that according to the kings law, the penalty for theft was the amputation of limbs and payment of a fine; it is also said that (unless Allah willed) means: except those laws of the king which Joseph knew to be pleasing to Allah, for he applied those. (We raise by grades (of mercy)) We raise the virtues of (whom We will) as We do in the life of this world, (and over every lord of knowledge there is one more knowing) above every one who knows there someone who knows more, and so on and so forth until one stops at Allah, for there is no one who has more knowledge than Him.
Salam, Here people of different schools of thought live and pray together at a university and often pray in Jamaat. However, when we (Hanafi) go to pray dhuhr when Asr time has already started for others, can we join them in their jamaat when the imam is praying asr and we are praying dhuhr? Also, is it ok we a hanafi imam start dhuhr jamaat while there are people who are joining for asr? JazakAllah? --T--? --T--	It is not permissible for Hanafis to perform Zuhr Salah behind an Imam who is performing Asr Salah. If a Hanafi is performing Zuhr Salah and adherents of other Madhabs join with the intention of Asr Salah, that is permissible in their Madhab.[1] That does not affect the Zuhr Salah of the Hanafis	Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah:The Messenger of Allah () rode a horse in Medina. It threw him off at the root of a date-palm. His foot was injured. We visited him to inquire about his illness. We found him praying sitting in the apartment of Aisha. We, therefore, stood, (praying) behind him. He kept silent. We again visited him to inquire about his illness. He offered the obligatory prayer sitting. We, therefore, stood (praying) behind him; he made a sign to us and we sat down. When he finished the prayer, he said: When the imam prays sitting, pray sitting; and when the imam prays standing, pray standing, and do not act as the people of Persia used to act with their chiefs (i.e. the people stood and they were sitting).<D>Abdur Rahman bin Abdul Qari said,"I went out in the company of Umar bin Al-Khattab one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found the people praying in different groups. A man praying alone or a man praying with a little group behind him. So, Umar said, In my opinion I would better collect these (people) under the leadership of one Qari (Reciter) (i.e. let them pray in congregation!). So, he made up his mind to congregate them behind Ubai bin Kab. Then on another night I went again in his company and the people were praying behind their reciter. On that, Umar remarked, What an excellent Bida (i.e. innovation in religion) this is; but the prayer which they do not perform, but sleep at its time is better than the one they are offering. He meant the prayer in the last part of the night. (In those days) people used to pray in the early part of the night."<D>Ibn Umar narrated:"I traveled with the Prophet, Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman; they would pray Zuhr and Asr as two Rakah and two Rakah, not praying before them nor after them." And Ibn Umar said: "If I was going to pray before it or after it then I would pray it complete."<D>(But if they are too proud) to accept faith and worship Allah alone (still those who are with thy Lord) i.e. the angels (glorify Him) i.e. pray to Allah (night and day, and tire not) be not not bored of worshipping Allah.<D>(And when they) i.e. the disbelievers of Mecca (mount upon the ships they pray to Allah) for safety, (making their faith pure for Him only) addressing Him alone in their call, (but when He bringeth them safe to land, behold! they ascribe partners (unto Him)) they associate idols with Him,<D>When they realised he was truthful, (They said: Pray for us unto your Lord That He make clear to us what she is) whether the cow is large or small. (Moses answered: Lo! He saith, Verily she is a cow neither old nor immature; (she is) between the two conditions) neither large nor small; (so do that which ye are commanded) and ask no further questions.
I would like to know the proper method of performing the Sajda that comes with a Surah (ex. Surah Alaq) while performing Salaat. ? --T--? --T--	Sajda Tilaawat will be performed like a normal Sajda. Wudhu is a condition. Face the Qiblah and without raising the hands, recite Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), going down in the Sajda position. In Sajda, recite Subhaana rabbiyal aalaa at least 3 times. Thereafter, reciting the Takbeer if you wish to. If you wish, you may arise from the Sajda position into the Tashahhud position. The Sajdah Tilaawat is now complete. There is no need for Salaam	It has been related from Sahr bin Hawshah that he said:"I saw Jarir bin Abdullah performing Wudu and he wiped over his Khuff. I asked him about that. He replied, I saw I saw Allahs Messenger performing Wudu and he wiped over his Khuff. So I said to him, before Surah AI-Maidah (was revealed) or after AI-Maidah? So he replied, I did not acceot Islam until after Al-Maidah." Qutaibah narrated this to us; (saying) Khalid bin Ziyad At-Tirmidhi narrated it to us, from Muqatil bin Hayyan, from Shahr bin Hawshah, from Jarir.He said: Baqiyyah related it from Ibrahim bin Adham from Muqatil bin Hayyan, from Shahr bin Hawshah, from Jarir.This Hadith is explanatory, because some who dislike wiping over the Khuff give the interpretation that the Prophets wiping over the two Khuff was before the revelation of Sural Al-Maidah. But in his Hadlth, Jarir mentions that he saw the Prophet wiping over his Khuff after the revelation of Surat Al-Maidah.<D>Narrated Abu Hurairah:that the Messenger of Allah () came out to Ubayy bin Kab, and the Messenger of Allah () said: "O Ubayy!" And he was performing Salat, so Ubayy turned around but he did not respond to him, so Ubayy finished his Salat quickly. Then he turned to the Messenger of Allah () and said: As-Salamu Alaikum, O Messenger of Allah! The Messenger of Allah () said: Wa Alaikum As-Salam - what prevented you from responding to me when I called you Ubayy? He said: O Messenger of Allah! I was performing Salat. So he said: Do you not find among what Allah revealed to me: Respond to Allah and to the Messenger when they call you to what gives you life? He said: Of course, I shall not repeat that, if Allah wills. He said: Would you like for me to teach you a Surah the likes of which has neither been revealed in the Tawrah, nor the Injil, nor the Zabur, nor in the entire Quran? He said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah! The Messenger of Allah () said: What do you recite in your Salat? He said: I recite Umm Al-Quran. So the Messenger of Allah () said: By the One in Whose Hand is my soul! The like of it has neither been revealed in the Tawrah, nor the Injil nor the Zabur, nor in the Furqan. It is the seven oft-repeated, and the Magnificent Quran which I was given."<D>Narrated Anas bin Malik:"There was a man from the Ansar who led them (in Salat) at Masjid Quba. Every time he was to recite a Surah for them during Salat, he would begin by reciting Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad until he finished, then he would recite another Surah with it. He did that in each Rakah. His companions talked to him and said: You recite this Surah. You should either recite it or leave it and recite another Surah." He said: "I shall not leave it, if you would like me to lead you with it then I shall do so, and if you do not like it then I shall leave you." And they considered him the best among them, and they did not like the idea of someone else leading them. So when the Prophet () came to them they informed him about what had happened and he () said: "O so-and-so! What prevents you from doing what your companions told you to do, why do recite this Surah in every Rakah" He said: "O Messenger of Allah! Indeed I love it." So the Messenger of Allah () said: "Your love for it shall have you admitted into Paradise."<D>(If Allah took mankind) and the jinn (to task by that which they deserve) by their sins, (He would not leave a living creature on the surface of the earth; but He reprieveth them unto an appointed term, and when their term) when the time of their destruction (cometh then verily (they will know that) Allah is ever Seer of His slaves) He knows who to destroy and who to spare.And of the surah in which Ya-Sin is mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 92 (sic) verses, 729 words and 3,000 letters:Surah 36: Ya?SinAnd of the surah in which Ya-Sin is mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 92 (sic) verses, 729 words and3,000 letters:<D>(Or they say) Nay, the disbelievers of Mecca say: (He hath invented it) Muhammad has invented the Quran and presented it to us. (Say) to them, O Muhammad: (Then bring ten surahs, the like thereof) the like of a surah of the Quran, such as surah al-Baqarah, Al Imran, al-Nisa, al-Maidah, al-Anam, al-Araf, al-Anfal, al- Tawbah, Yunus, or Hud, (invented) by you, (and call on everyone you can) seek the help of what you worship (beside Allah, if ye are truthful!) that Muhammad (pbuh) has invented it.<D>(And if ye are in doubt concerning that which We revealed) through the Archangel Gabriel (unto Our slave) Muhammad whom you accuse of fabrication, (then produce a surah like it) produce a surah like the surah of the Cow (al-Baqarah), (and call your witnesses), seek help from the gods that you worship, (apart from Allah), it is said that this refers to their leaders, (if ye are truthful) in your claim.
Asalam-o-Alaikum, During 2010 in my Dua, I said this way O Allah (SWT) please help me in getting promoted to a post of Operation Manager, and then said if I will be promoted as Operation Manager I will offer 2 Rakat Nawafil e Shukrana everyday till I remain Operation Manager. But unfortunately afterwards I didnt perform in the same way. My Question is, please tell me is Kaffara applicable in this case and if yes what will be kaffara for not performing what I promised to do. If Kaffara is not applicable then will I have to count all the days for which I remained Operation Manager and perform Nawafil in same number? Jazak Allah? --T--? --T--	In principle, it is obligatory upon you to perform two rakahs daily as long as you remain the operation manager as per your vow[1]. You will have to count all the days you remained in that position and perform two rakahs for each day. There is no further kaffaarah (penalty) besides making qadhaa (make up) for what youve missed nor is there any kaffaarah to liberate yourself from the taken vow. You should make tawbah and istighfaar for delaying the prayers. In the future, we advise you not to take such vows which put you into difficulty. And Allah Taala Knows Best Muajul I	It was narrated from Aishah that Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish suffered from Istihadah (non-menstrual vaginal bleeding). The Messenger of Allah () said to her:"Menstrual blood is blood that is black and recognizable, so if it is like that, then stop praying, and if it is otherwise, then perform Wudu and pray."Abu Abdur-Rahman said: Others reported this Hadith, and none of them mentioned what Ibn Abi Adi mentioned. And Allah Most High, knows best.<D>It was narrated from Aishah that Fatimah bint Abi Hubaish suffered from Istihadah. The Messenger of Allah () said to her:"Menstrual blood is blood that is black and recognizable, so if it is like that, then stop praying, and if it is otherwise, then perform Wudu and pray."Abu Abdur-Rahman said: Others reported this Hadith, and none of them mentioned what Ibn Adi mentioned, and Allah knows best.<D>‘Abd Allah b. ‘Amr reported :The Messenger of Allah () saw some people (performing ablution) while their heels were dry. He then said : Woe to the heels because of Hell. Perform the ablution in full.<D>Then Allah said about the believers: (And as for those who believe) in Muhammad, the Quran and in all Scriptures and messengers (and do good works) acts of obedience, i.e. they sincerely perform that which is between them and their Lord, (We shall make them enter) in the Hereafter (Gardens beneath which) beneath its trees and walls (rivers) rivers of wine, milk, honey and water (flow to dwell therein for ever) dwelling in Paradise, never to die or be removed; (there for them) in Paradise (are pure companions) they are pure from menstruation and filth (and We shall make them enter plenteous shade) a protected retreat; and it is also said that this means: an extended shade.<D>(Save those who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran (and do good works) and do acts of obedience privately between them and their Lord, (and exhort one another to truth) to belief in Allahs divine Oneness; and it is said to the Quran (and exhort one another to endurance) in performing theobligations imposed by Allah and in avoiding transgressions and also in enduring misfortunes and calamities,because the believers are unlike the disbelievers.And of the surah in which the Traducers are mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 9 verses, 84 words and 161 letters:Surah 104: The Traducers (al-Humazah)And of the surah in which the Traducers are mentioned, which is all Meccan and consists of 9 verses, 84 words and 161 letters:<D>(Spend your wealth for the cause of Allah) in obedience of Allah so as to perform the lesser pilgrimage, (and be not cast by your own hands to ruin) Allah says: do not refrain from giving in His cause lest you ruin yourselves. It is also said that this means: do not be the cause of your own ruin; and it is also said that this means: do not despair of Allahs mercy lest you ruin yourselves; (and do good) by spending in the cause of Allah; it is also said that this means: have a good opinion about Allah; and it is also said that this means: be good in your spending in the way of Allah. (Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent) who spend in His cause. The verses from (Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you) to (and do good. Lo! Allah loveth the beneficent) were revealed about the Companions who were in ritual consecration with the Prophet (pbuh) on their way to perform the lesser pilgrimage after the year of al-Hudaybiyyah.
i had online sex with a man ii made sincere tawba from allah that i would never do this act ever again i feel really shame and guilty i also kissed a guy and he also just touch me i ask so much forgiveness from allah and i will never do this sin again. after a couple of days my husband had a dream that i was giving him posion what does this dream mean. because i asked sincere tauba from allah and everyday i read 2 rakaah of salaah for forgivness will allah forgive me? is this zianaa which i commited ? Am i suppose to be stone to death? Please guide and pray for me? --T--? --T--	Respected Sister, You have betrayed your husbands trust and committed a grave sin. You have also realized your mistake. If you are sincere in your repentance, you will be forgiven, in sha Allah. Remember Allah and never go towards this sin again. The institution of marriage is intended to facilitate fulfillment of ones desires in a lawful manner. Resolve any issues in your relationship that may have led to seeking fulfillment elsewhere. Talk with your husband and develop a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Be loving to your husband and he will reciprocate, in sha Allah. Your question about your dream has been answered. Please refer to Fatwa #39363. And Allah Tal Knows Best	Al-Fadl bin Abbas narrated:"I was a companion rider with the Messenger of Allah from Jam to Mina. He did not cease saying the Talbiyah until stoning Jamrat Al-Aqabah."<D>Ibn Abbas narrated:"The Messenger of Allah only performed the Sai of the House and of As-Safa and Al-Marwah to show his strength to the idolaters."<D>Ibn Abbas narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:"Allahs Hand is with the Jamaah."<D>(Lo! they who subdue their voices) this also was revealed about Thabit Ibn Qays Ibn Shammas after he was prohibited from raising his voice (in the presence of the Messenger of Allah) Allah bless him and give him peace, praising him for lowering his voice in the presence of the Prophet (pbuh) saying: they who subdue their voice in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (those are they whose hearts Allah hath proven) those are they whose hearts Allah has cleansed and purified (unto righteousness) from sin; it is also said that this means: those are they whose hearts Allah has made sincere to the profession of Allahs divine Oneness. (Theirs will be forgiveness) of their sins in the life of the world (and immense reward) and abundant reward in the Garden.<D>(It was never Allahs (part) that he should send a folk astray) that he should leave a folk in error; it is also said this means: Allah will never thwart the works of a folk (after He had guided them) to faith (until He had made clear unto them what they should avoid) that which has been abrogated by means of that which has abrogated it. (Lo! Allah is Aware of all things) the abrogated and the abrogating.<D>(Or do those in whose hearts is a disease) doubt and hypocrisy (deem that Allah will not bring to light their (secret) hates) and enmity towards Allah and His Messenger; and it is also said that this means: did they think that Allah will not bring to light their hypocrisy, enmity and hatred for the believers to know?
salam alikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhoo, brother i need further clarification i follow the hanafi fiqh and in that you should not recite fatiha behind imam and they also have evidence from that thus i dont know what to do recite fatiha or dont may allah guide you and sort out all are affairs and make us do what is right . jazakallah khair.? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. There are differences of opinions among the Imaams of the four Mazhabs on the issue of reciting Sura Fatiha behind the Imaam. According to Imaam Abu Hanifa (Rahimahullah) a Muqtadi (Follower behind an Imaam) should remain silent in the standing posture and should not recite Sura Fatiha. Every Muqallid (follower of a Mazhab) should follow his school of thought and respect other Mazhabs. As a Hanafi, you should abide by the rulings of the Hanafi Mazhab and respect the rulings of other Mazhabs[1] And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	Ibn Shihab reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made an expedition to Tabuk and he (the Holy Prophet) had in his mind (the idea of threatening the) Christians of Arabia in Syria and those of Rome. Ibn Shihab (further) reported that Abd al-Rahman b. Abdullah b. Kab informed him that Abdullah b. Kab who served as the guide of Kab b. Malik as he became blind that he heard Kab b. Malik narrate the story of his remaining behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from the Battle of Tabuk. Kab b. Malik said:I never remained behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as the Battle of Badr is concerned, nobody was blamed for remaining behind as Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and the Muslims (did not set out for attack but for waylaying) the caravan of the Quraish, but it was Allah Who made them confront their enemies without their intention (to do so). I had the honour to be with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the night of Aqaba when we pledged our allegiance to Islam and it was more dear to me than my participation in the Battle of Badr, although Badr was more popular amongst people as compared with that (Tabuk). And this is my story of remaining back from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the occasion of the Battle of Tabuk. Never did I possess means enough and (my circumstances) more favourable than at the occasion of this expedition. And, by Allah, I had never before this expedition simultaneously in my possession two rides. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out for this expedition in extremely hot season; the journey was long and the land (which he and his army had to cover) was waterless and he had to confront a large army, so he informed the Muslims about the actual situation (they had to face), so that they should adequately equip themselves for this expedition, and he also told them the destination where he intended to go. And the Muslims who accompanied Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) at that time were large in numbers but there was no proper record of them. Kab (further) said: Few were the persons who wanted to absent themselves, and were under the impression that they could easily conceal themselves (and thus remain undetected) until revelations from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious (descended in connection with them). And Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out on an expedition when the fruits were ripe and their shadows had been lengthened. I had weakness for them and it was during this season that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made preparations and the Muslims too along with them. I also set out in the morning so that I should make preparations along with them but I came back and did nothing and said to myself: I have means enough (to make preparations) as soon as I like. And I went on doing this (postponing my preparations) until people were about to depart and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out and the Muslims too along with him, but I made no preparations. I went early in the morning and came back, but I made no decision. I continued to do so until they (the Muslims) hastened and covered a good deal of distance. I also made up my mind to march on and to meet them. Would that I had done that but perhaps it was not destined for me. After the departure of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as I went out amongst people, I was shocked to find that I did not find anyone like me but people who were labelled as hypocrites or the people whom Allah granted exemption because of their incapacity and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) took no notice of me until he had reached Tabuk. (One day as he was sitting amongst the people in Tabuk) he said: What has happened to Kab b. Malik? A person from Banu Salama said: Allahs Messenger, the (beauty) of his cloak and his appreciation of his sides have allured him and he was thus detained. Muadh b. Jabal said: Woe be upon that what you contend. Allahs Messenger, by Allah, we know nothing about him but good. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), however, kept quiet. It was during that time that he (the Holy Prophet) saw a person (dressed in all white (garment) shattering the illusion of eye (mirage). Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: May he be Abu Khaithama and, lo, it was Abu Khaithama al-Ansari and he was that person who contributed a sa of dates and was scoffed at by the hypocrites. Kab b. Malik farther said: When this news reached me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was on his way back from Tabuk I was greatly perturbed. I thought of fabricating false stories and asked myself how I would save myself from his anger on the following day. In this connection, I sought the help of every prudent man from amongst the members of my family and when it was said to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to arrive, all the false ideas banished (from my mind) and I came to the conclusion that nothing could save me but the telling of truth, so I decided to speak the truth and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) arrived (in Medina). And it was his habit that as he came back from a journey he first went to the mosque and observed two Rakahs of nafl prayer (as a mark of gratitude) and then sat amongst people. And as he did that, those who had remained behind him began to put forward their excuses and take an oath before him and they were more than eighty persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) accepted their excuses on the very face of them and accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and left their secret (intentions) to Allah, until I presented myself to him. I greeted him and he smiled and there was a tinge of anger in that. He (the Holy Prophet) then said to me: Come forward. I went forward until I sat in front of him. He said to me: What kept you back? Could you not afford to go in for a ride? I said: Allahs Messenger, by Allah, if I were to sit in the presence of anybody else from amongst the worldly people I would have definitely saved myself from his anger on one pretext (or the other) and I have also the knack to fall into argumentation, but, by Allah, I am fully aware of the fact that if I were to put forward before you a false excuse to please you Allah would definitely provoke your wrath upon me, and if I speak the truth you may be annoyed with me, but I hope that Allah would make its end well and, by Allah, there is no valid excuse for me. By Allah, I never possessed so good means, and I never had such favourable conditions for me as I had when I stayed behind you (failed to join the expedition). Thereupon, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: This man told the truth, so get up until Allah gives a decision in your case. I stood up and some people of Banu Salama followed me in hot haste, and they said to me: By Allah, we do not know about you that you committed a sin prior to this. You, however, showed inability to put forward an excuse before Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as those who stayed behind him have put forward excuses. It would have been enough for the forgiveness of your sin that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) would have sought forgiveness for you. By Allah, they continued to incite me until I thought of going back to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and contradict myself. Then I said to them: Has anyone else also met the same fate? They said: Yes, two persons have met the same fate as has fallen to you and they have made the sane statement as you have made, and the same verdict has been delivered in their case as it has been delivered in your case. I said: Who are they? They said: Murara b. ar-Rabia Amiri and Hilal b. Umayya al-Waqafi. They made a mention of these two pious persons to me who had participated in the Battle of Badr and there was an example for me in them. I went away when they named these two persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the Nluslims to talk with three of us from amongst those (persons) who had stayed behind him. The people began to avoid us and their attitude towards us underwent a change and it seemed as if the whole atmosphere had turned (hostile) against us and it was in fact the same atmosphere ot which I was fully aware and in which I had lived (for a fairly long time). We spent fifty nights in this very state and my two friends confined themselves withen their houses and spent (most of the) time in weeping, but as I was young and strong amongst them I got (out of my house), participated in congregational prayers, moved about in the bazar; but none spoke to me. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as he sat amongst (people) after the prayer, greeted him and asked myself whether his lips stirred in response to my greetings (or not). Then I observed prayer beside him and looked at him with stealing glances and when I attended to my prayer, he looked at me and when I cast a glance at him he turned away his eyes from me. And when the harsh treatment of the Muslims towards me extended to a (considerable) length of time, I walked until I climbed upon the wall of the garden of Abu Qatada, and he was my cousin, and I had the greatest love for him. I greeted him but, by Allah, he did not respond to my greetings. I said to him: Abu Qatada, I adjure you by Allah, arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again repeated saying: I adjure you by Allah. arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again adjured him, whereupon he said: Allah and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) are best aware of it. My eyes began to shed tears and I came back climbing down from the wall and as I was walking in the bazar of Medina a Nabatean from amongst the Nabateans of Syria, who had come to sell foodgrains in Medina, asked people to direct him to Kab b. Malik. People gave him the indication by pointing towards me. He came to me and delivered to me a letter of the King of Ghassan and as I was a scribe I read that letter and it was written like this:" Coming to my point, it has been conveyed to us that your friend (the Holy Prophet) is subjecting you to cruelty and Allah has not created you for a place where you are to be degraded and where you cannot find your right place, so you come to us that we should accord you honour. As I read that letter I said: This is also a calamity, so I burnt it in the oven. When out of the fifty days, forty days had passed and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) received no revelation, there came the messenger of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) to me and said: Verily, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has commanded you to remain separate from your wife. I said: Should I divorce her or what (else) should I do? He said: No, but only remain separate from her and dont have sexual contact with her. The same message was sent to my companions. So I said to my wife: You better go to your parents and stay there with them until Allah gives the decision in my case. The wife of Hilal b. Umayya came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, Hilal b. Umayya is a senile person, he has no servant. Do you disapprove of my serving him? He said: No, but dont go near him. She said: By Allah, he has no such instinct in him. By Allah, he spends his time in weeping from that day to this day. Some of the members of my family said to me: Were you to seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) in regard to your wife as he has granted permission to the wife of Hilal b. Umayya to serve him. I said: I would not seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), for I cannot say what Allahs Apostle may say in response to seeking my permission. Moreover, I am a young man. It was in this state that I spent ten more nights and thus fifty nights had passed that (people) had observed boycott with us. It was on the morning of the fiftieth night that I observed my dawn prayer and was sitting on one of the roofs of our houses. And I was in fact sitting in that very state which Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has described about us in these words:" Life had become hard for myself and the earth had compressed despite its vastness," that I heard the noise of an announcer from the peak of the hill of Sal saying at the top of his voice: Kab b. Malik, there is glad tidings for you. I fell down in prostration and came to realise that there was (a message of) relief for me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had informed the people of the acceptance of our repentance by Allah as he offered the dawn prayer. So the people went on to give us glad tidings and some of them went to my friends in order to give them the glad tidings and a person galloped his horse and came from the tribe of Aslam and his horse reached me more quickly than his voice. And when he came to me whose sound I heard, he gave me the glad tidings. I took off my clothes and clothed him with them because of his bringing good news to me and, by Allah, I possessed nothing else (in the form of clothes) than these two on that occasion, and I asked one to lend me two clothes and dressed myself in them. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and on my way I met groups of people who greeted me because of (the acceptance of) repentance and they said: Here is a greeting for you for your repentance being accepted by Allah. (I moved on) until I came to the mosque and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had been sitting there amongst persons. So Talha b. Ubaidullah got up and rushed towards me and he shook hands with me and greeted me and, by Allah, no person stood up (to greet me) from amongst the emigrants except he. Kab said that he never forgot (this good gesture of) Talha. Kab further said: I greeted Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with Assalam-o-Alaikam and his face was glistening because of delight, and he said: Let there be glad tidings and blessings for you, the like of which (you have neither found nor you will find, as you find today) since your mother gave your birth. I said: Allahs Messenger. is this acceptance of repentance from you or from Allah? He said: No, (it is not from ma), it is from Allah, and it was common with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) that as he was happy his face brightened up and it looked like a part of the moon and it was from this that we recognised it (his delight). As I sat before him, I said: Allahs Messenger, am I allowed to give in charity my wealth for Allahs sake and for the sake of His Messenger (may peace be upon him)? Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Keep some property with you as it is better for you. I said: I shall keep with me that part (of my property) which fell to my lot (on the occasion of the expedition of) Khaibar. I said: Allahs Messenger, verily, Allah has granted me salvation because of truth and, therefore, (I think) that repentance implies that I should not speak anything but truth as long as I live. He said: By Allah, I do not know whether anyone amongst the Muslims was put to more severe trial than I by Allah because of telling the truth. And since I made a mention of this to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) up to this day I have not told any lie and, by Allah, I have decided not to tell a lie and I hope that Allah would save me (from trials) for the rest of my life and Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed these verses:" Certainly, Allah has turned in Mercy to the Prophet and the emigrants and the helpers who followed him in the hour of hardship after the hearts of a part of them were about to deviate; then He turned to them in mercy. Surely, to them He is Compassionate, Merciful and (He turned in Mercy) to the three who were left behind until the earth despite its vastness became strait for them and their souls were also straitened to them." And this revelation reached up to the (words):" O you who believe, develop God consciousness, and be with the truthful" (ix. 117-118). Kab said: By Allah, since Allah directed me to Islam there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who told lies, for in regard to those who told lies Allah used harshest words used for anyone as He descended revelation (and the words of Allah are):" They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them so that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. Surely, they are unclean and their resort is Hell, recompense for what they earned. They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them but if you are pleased with them, yet surely Allah is not pleased with the transgressing people" (ix. 95-96). Kab said that the matter of us three persons was deferred as compared with those who took an oath in the presence of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and he accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and Allah did not give any decision in regard to us. It was Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who gave decisions in our case, three who remained behind. (The words of the Quran)" the three who were left behind" do not mean that we remained back from Jihad but these imply that He kept our matter behind them who took oath and presented excuse before Him. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.<D>Ibn Abbas reported with regard to the words:" Do not move thy tongue there with to make haste," that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) felt it hard and he moved his lips. Ibn Abbas said to me (Said b. Jubair): I move them just as the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) moved them. Then said Said: I move them just as Ibn Abbas moved them, and he moved his lips. Allah, the Exalted, revealed this:" Do not move your tongue therewith to make haste. It is with US that its collection rests and its recital" (al-Quran, ixxv. 16). He said: Its preservation in your heart and then your recital. So when We recite it, follow its recital. He said: Listen to it, and be silent and then it rests with Us that you recite it. So when Gabriel came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), he listened to him attentively, and when Gabriel went away, the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) recited as he (Gabriel) had recited it.<D>Aisha reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed two rakahs of the dawn prayer and he shortened them (to the extent) that I (out of surprise) said:Did he recite in them Surah Fatiha (only)?<D>(And some part of the night awake for it) to recite the Quran and to pray after sleeping a little, (a largess for thee) a merit for you; it is also said that this means: you alone are enjoined to do so. (It may be) and the expression may be when used in connection with Allah means: it is a requisite (that thy Lord will raisethee to a praised estate) the station of intercession whereof you will be praised by the people of old and the people of new.<D>(These are the portents of Allah which We recite unto thee (Muhammad)) Gabriel brought them down to you (with truth) in order to show you right and wrong. (Then in what fact) in what speech, (after Allah) after Allahs speech (and His portents) and His Scripture; and it is also said this means: and of His marvels, (will they believe) if they do not believe in this Quran?<D>(And thus have We inspired in thee (Muhammad) a Spirit of Our command) i.e. We sent you Gabriel with the Quran. (Thou knewest not what the Scripture was) you did not know what the Quran was before the coming of Gabriel to you nor did you know how to recite the Quran before it came to you, (nor what the Faith) nor did you know the call to Allahs divine Oneness. (But We have made it) i.e. the Quran (a light) anexposition of commands and prohibitions, the lawful and unlawful, the Truth and falsehood (whereby) by means of the Quran (We guide whom We will) whoever deserves it (of Our bondmen. And lo! thou verily dost guide) do call (unto a right path) a straight, true religion.
As salam alaikum, we had a situation last friday at our masjid in Plano, Texas that the Salat ul Jumma wa led by same person twice ie same Khateeb gave Khuta and led salat both times. Our Imam said when this question was raised, that its okay for a Shafaii to lead both prayers. Could you please confirm that for me if its okay to do this in Shafaii and what other madhhab? Jazak Allah Khair Shakeel Ahmed? --T--? --T--	. According to the Shaafiee madhab and one view of the Hanbali madhab, the salaah was valid[1]. According to the other madhabs, the second Jumuah salaah was not valid[2]. It is thus necessary for them to perform Zuhr in place of that Jumuah.Muajul I	Salim bin Abdullah narrated that his father said:"I went out on a campaign with the Messenger of Allah () toward Najd. We confronted the enemy and formed ranks facing them. The Messenger of Allah () stood up and led us in prayer. Some of us stood with him and some of us faced the enemy. The Messenger of Allah () bowed and those who were with him bowed, and prostrated twice. Then they moved away and took the place of the others, and the other group who had not prayed came and he led them in bowing once and prostrating twice. Then the Messenger of Allah () said the salam and each of the Muslims stood up and bowed once, and prostrated twice individually."<D>Anas bin Malik narrated:"Allahs Messenger fell from a horse and got injured, so he led Salat sitting and we also offered Salat sitting. When he completed the Salat he said: "The Imam is appointed to be followed; when he says the Takbir then say the Takbir, when he bows, then bow, and when he raises his head, then raise your heads. When he says: "Sami Allahu liman hamidah (Allah listens to those who praise him)" then say: "Rabbana wa lakal-hamd. (O our Lord! And all praise is Yours.)" and when he prostrates, then prostrate, and when he performs Salat sitting, then pray sitting altogether."<D>It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:"The Messenger of Allah () led us in praying Asr, and he said the salam after two rakahs. Dhul-Yadain stood up and said: Has the prayer been shortened, O Messenger of Allah () or did you forget? The Messenger of Allah () said: Neither. He said: One of them happened, O Messenger of Allah (). The Messenger of Allah () turned to the people and said: Is Dhul-Yadain speaking the truth? They said: Yes. So the Messenger of Allah () completed what was left of the prayer, then he prostrated twice when he was sitting after the taslim."<D>(And thou mightest have seen the sun when it rose move away) decline (from their cave to the right) the right of the Cave, (and when it set go past them on the left) the left of the Cave, (and they were in the cleft thereof) on a side of the Cave; it is also said that this means: they were in a space which was reached by the light of day. (That) which I have mentioned of their story (was (one) of the portents of Allah) of the marvels of Allah. (He whom Allah guideth) to His religion, (he indeed is led aright) to his religion, (and hewhom He sendeth astray, for him thou wilt not find a guiding friend) who might lead him to the guidance. <D>(And he whom Allah guideth) to His religion, (he is led aright) to His religion; (while, as for him whom He sendeth astray) from His religion, (for them) for the people of Mecca (thou wilt find no protecting friends beside Him) to lead them to guidance, (and We shall assemble them) We shall drag them (on the Day of Resurrection on their faces) to the Fire, (blind) seeing nothing, (dumb) saying nothing (and deaf) hearingnothing; (their habitation) their destination (will be hell; whenever it abateth) whenever the Fire abates and its flames subside, (We increase the flame for them) We add more fuel to it.<D>(Who (all) were rebellious (to Allah) in these lands) they rebelled and declared their disbelief in the land ofEgypt; it is also said that their transgression led them to this,
i would like to know how much number of times the tasbeeh of ruku and sajdah should be recited. I work in company and i have premission for prayer. but sometimes due lack of time or work pressure i need to perform the prayer fast. In such situation is it ok if i recite the tasbeeh of ruku and sajdah only once instead of 3 times and while sitting in qaydah i only recited the attahiyat(no durood and dua) and make salam. Is this namaz valid.? --T--? --T--	Almighty Allah Tala created us for the purpose of worshipping him. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, Salah is the foundation of Deen. The believer should give priority over his Salah over everything else. You are fortunate that you are given time to perform Salah at your work place. You should adjust your work according to Salah. Do not give priority to work over your Salah. You should perform your Salah with the full three Tasbeehaat, Dua and Durood after Tashahhud.[1] That will take an average of two minutes more. It is Makrooh to recite the Tasbeeh only once	Narrated Abdullah Ibn Abbas:Ikrimah said: A group of people from Iraq said: Ibn Abbas, what is your opinion about the verse in which we have been commanded whatever we have been commanded, but no one acts upon it? The word of Allah, Most High, reads: "O ye who believe! Let those whom your right hands possess, and the (children) among you, who have not come of age, ask your permission (before) they enter your presence on three occasions: before morning prayer, while you are undressing for the noonday heat, and after late-night prayer. These are your three times of undress; outside those times it is not wrong for you or for them to move about." Al-Qanabi recited the verse up to "full of knowledge and wisdom". Ibn Abbas said: Allah is Most Clement and Most Merciful to the believers. He loves concealment. The people had neither curtains nor curtained canopies in their houses. Sometimes a servant, a child or a female orphan of a man entered while the man was having sexual intercourse with his wife. So Allah commanded them to ask permission in those times of undress. Then Allah brought them curtains and all good things. But I did not see anyone following it after that.Abu Dawud said: The tradition of Ubaid Allah and of Ata, weakens this tradition.<D>Abu Huraira reported:The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: If anyone observes prayer in which he does not recite Umm al-Quran, It is deficient [he said this three times] and not complete. It was said to Abu Huraira: At times we are behind the Imam. He said: Recite it inwardly, for he had heard the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) declare that Allah the Exalted had said: I have divided the prayer into two halves between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks. When the servant says: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe, Allah the Most High says: My servant has praised Me. And when he (the servant) says: The Most Compassionate, the Merciful, Allah the Most High says: My servant has lauded Me. And when he (the servant) says: Master of the Day of judg- ment, He remarks: My servant has glorified Me. and sometimes He would say: My servant entrusted (his affairs) to Me. And when he (the worshipper) says: Thee do we worship and of Thee do we ask help, He (Allah) says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. Then, when he (the worshipper) says: Guide us to the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray, He (Allah) says: This is for My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. Sufyan said: Ala b. Abd al-Rahman b. Yaqub narrated it to me when I went to him and he was confined to his home on account of illness, and I asked him about it.<D>Jabir said:mu’adh b. Jabal used to pray along with the prophet (); then he returned and led us in prayer. Sometimes he (the narrator) said: then he returned and led his people in prayer. One night the prophet ( may peace be upon him) delayed the prayer. Sometimes he (the narrator) mentioned the word “the night prayer”. Then Mu’adh prayed along with the prophet(), then returned to his people and led them in prayer, and recited surah al-baqrah. A mane turned aside and prayed alone. The people said to him: Have you become a hypocrite, so and so? He replied: I did not become a hypocrite. He then came to the prophet () and said (to him): Messenger of Allah. Mu’adh prays along with you and then returns and leads us in prayers. We look after camels used for watering and work for by day. De came to us leading us In prayer, and he recited Surah al-Baqrah(in prayer). He (the prophet) said: Mu’adh, are you a trouble maker? Recite such an d such ; recite such and such (surahs) The narrator Abu al-zubair said(recite) “Glorify the name of the most high lord”(surah lxxxvii.) and “By the night when it covers over” (surah xcii.) we mentioned this to ‘Amr. He said I think he mentioned it (the names of some surahs).<D>(Well know We that thy bosom) O Muhammad (is at times oppressed by what they say) in their denial of you, and that you are a poet, a magician, a liar and a diviner,<D>Then the following was revealed when Umar said: "I wish that Allah forbids our children and servants from entering in on us except with permission at three times when we are likely to be exposed": (O ye who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran! (Let your slaves) young slaves, (and those of you who have not come to puberty) among those who are not slaves, (ask leave of you) to enter in on you (at three times: Before the prayer of dawn) from the time of dawn until the beginning of Fajr prayer, (and when yelay aside your raiment for the heat of noon) for the time of the siesta until the prayer of Zuhr, (and after the prayer of night) and after the Isha prayer to the break of dawn. (Three times of privacy for you). ThenAllah gave them dispensation to enter without permission, saying: (It is no sin for them) for the children oryoung slaves, excepting from this older slaves, (or for you) for the masters of the house (at other times) other than those three times of privacy, (when some of you go round) to serve (attendant upon others) you and them can enter in on each other without permission. As for older children and older slaves they have to ask permission at all times before entering in on their parents or masters. (Thus Allah maketh clear the revelations for you) He explains the commands and prohibitions just as He explained this. (Allah is Knower) He knows what is good for you, (Wise) He decreed that young children and slaves ask permission in those three times of privacy. <D>Joseph said: (This, that he) the Chief Official (may know that I betrayed him not) regarding his wife (in secret) when he was away, (and that surely Allah guideth not) neither is He pleased with nor make right (the snare of the betrayers) the work of adulterers.
With the coming of Rabiul Awal many Maktabs are having the students doing role playso of parts for the seerah. My question is that is it permissible to act out the seerah where the students will be playing the role of the sahabas?? --T--? --T--	The Quraan, Ahaadith and history are replete with the seerah of Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam). We ought to impart the seerah of Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) and display the seerah in our daily lives. The most effective way of inculcating love for Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (Radhiyallaahu anhum) in maktabs is for the teachers to personally relate incidents of the seerah in an effective way. This method has been proven effective. It is not appropriate to make the students play out the Sahaabah (Radhiyallaahu anhum). There is a great possibility that one may err in many ways in representing the appearances of a Sahaabi, his Imaan and conduct[i]. Role playing may have an impact on the minds of children. It is possible that a role played by a child of Sahaabi may get entrenched in the minds of children and they may think of a Sahaabi according to the play. A role played by a child will fall short in many ways and create a relatively low status of the Sahaabah in the mind of the children which is detrimental to the Imaan of the children. Words describing the Sahaabah can better explain the various aspects of the lives of the Sahaabah. And Allah Taala Knows Best Muajul I	Narrated `Aisha the mother of the faithful believers:One night Allahs Apostle offered the prayer in the Mosque and the people followed him. The next night he also offered the prayer and too many people gathered. On the third and the fourth nights more people gathered, but Allahs Apostle did not come out to them. In the morning he said, "I saw what you were doing and nothing but the fear that it (i.e. the prayer) might be enjoined on you, stopped me from coming to you." And that happened in the month of Ramadan.<D>Narrated Abu Huraira:Allahs Apostle deputed me to keep Sadaqat (al-Fitr) of Ramadan. A comer came and started taking handfuls of the foodstuff (of the Sadaqa) (stealthily). I took hold of him and said, "By Allah, I will take you to Allahs Apostle ." He said, "I am needy and have many dependents, and I am in great need." I released him, and in the morning Allahs Apostle asked me, "What did your prisoner do yesterday?" I said, "O Allahs Apostle! The person complained of beingneedy and of having many dependents, so, I pitied him and let him go."Allahs Apostle said, "Indeed, he told you a lie and he will be comingagain." I believed that he would show up again as Allahs Apostle had told me that he would return. So, I waited for him watchfully. When he(showed up and) started stealing handfuls of foodstuff, I caught hold of him again and said, "I will definitely take you to Allahs Apostle.He said, "Leave me, for I am very needy and have many dependents. I promise I will not come back again." I pitied him and let him go. In the morning Allahs Apostle asked me, "What did your prisoner do." I replied, "O Allahs Apostle! He complained of his great need and of too many dependents, so I took pity on him and set him free." Allahs Apostle said, "Verily, he told you a lie and he will return." I waitedfor him attentively for the third time, and when he (came and) startedstealing handfuls of the foodstuff, I caught hold of him and said, "I will surely take you to Allahs Apostle as it is the third time you promise not to return, yet you break your promise and come." He said, "(Forgive me and) I will teach you some words with which Allah will benefit you." I asked, "What are they?" He replied, "Whenever you go to bed, recite "Ayat-al-Kursi"-- Allahu la ilaha illa huwa-l-Haiy-ul Qaiyum till you finish the whole verse. (If you do so), Allah will appoint a guard for you who will stay with you and no satan will come near you till morning. " So, I released him. In the morning, Allahs Apostle asked, "What did your prisoner do yesterday?" I replied, "He claimed that he would teach me some words by which Allah will benefit me, so I let him go." Allahs Apostle asked, "What are they?" I replied, "He said to me, Whenever you go to bed, recite Ayat-al-Kursifrom the beginning to the end ---- Allahu la ilaha illa huwa-lHaiy-ul-Qaiyum----. He further said to me, (If you do so), Allah will appoint a guard for you who will stay with you, and no satan will come near you till morning. (Abu Huraira or another sub-narrator) added that they (the companions) were very keen to do good deeds. The Prophet said, "He really spoke the truth, although he is an absolute liar. Do you know whom you were talking to, these threenights, O Abu Huraira?" Abu Huraira said, "No." He said, "It was Satan."<D>Asma‘ said My mother came to me seeking some act of kindness from me during the treaty of the Quraish (at Hudaibiyyah). While she hated Islam and she was a polytheist. I said Messenger of Allah (), my mother has come to me while she hates Islam and she is a disbeliever. May I do an act of kindness to her? He replied Yes, do an act of kindness to her.<D> (Say) O Muhammad, to the people of Mecca: (O my people! Act in your manner) act according to yourreligion and plot in your home for my destruction. (I too am acting) to destroy you. (Thus ye will come to know) this is a threat to them from Allah<D>(They thought no harm would come of it,) no misfortune would ensue; it is also said that: they thought that their hearts would not be corrupted because of denying and killing messengers (so they were wilfully blind) and did not see guidance (and deaf) such that they did not hear the Truth deep in their hearts. They disbelieved and then they believed and repented from their disbelief. (And afterward Allah turned (in mercy) towards them) He forgave them. (Now (even after that) are many of them wilfully blind) do not seeguidance and died in this state (and deaf) such they do not hear the Truth and become disbelievers. (Allahis Seer of what they do) in their disbelief in terms of denying and killing the prophets. <D>(It is not for the townsfolk of al-Medina) it is not permissible for the folk of Medina (and for those around them of the wandering Arabs) from Muzaynah, Juhaynah and Aslam (to stay behind the Messenger of Allah) when there is a military expedition (and prefer their lives to his life) and it is not permissible that theyshould feel more compassionate towards themselves than they are towards the Prophet; it is also said that this means: they should not refrain from accompanying the Prophet (pbuh) in jihad. (That) accompaniment (is because neither thirst) when going or returning (nor toil nor hunger afflicteth them in the way of Allah) in jihad, (nor step they any step) nor do they go past any territory they conquer (that angereth the disbelievers, nor gain they from the enemy a gain) by killing or defeating them, (but a good deed is recorded for them therefore) the reward of a good deed is recorded for them in jihad. (Allah loseth not) thwarts not (the wages of the good) the reward of the believers in jihad.
Janab mujhe Allah ne 2 betiyan di hai. But meri wife or mai chate hai k Allah pak humy beta bhi ata kare. Koi wazifa bta dein ya mere lye dua karen k Allah pak mujhe beta ata kare afiyat k sath or mujhe email par iska answer dein.? --T--? --T--	Allah Taala is Ayat me farmate he {(49) } [: 49 50] Tarjuma: Jiss ko Chahe betiya ataa karta he aur jis ko chahe bete ata karta he (49) ya jinn ke waste chahe bete aur baytiya dono ko jama kar deta hai aur jiss ko chahe be awlaad kar deta hai be shak wo bara hi janne wala bara hi qudrat wala he (50) (Suratush Shura: 49-50) Lihaaza Allah Tala jo insaan ko ata farmaye, us par Allah ka shukar adaa karna chahiye. Taahum, Insaan Allah Taala se apni Jaaiz khawaahishaat ka sawal karsakta he, aur agar Allah insaan ki chaahat ko ataa farmaye, to ye sirf aur sirf Allah Ka Fazal he. Insaan Allah se jis waqt be pure yaqeen ke sath Duaa karta he, to Allah Insaan ki Duaa ko qabool farmate he	Narrated Ibn Abbas:A prostration when reciting Sad is not one of those which are divinely commanded, but I have seen Messenger of Allah () prostrate himself.<D>Narrated Kharijah ibn Hudhafah al-Adawi:The Messenger of Allah () came out to us and said: Allah the Exalted has given you an extra prayer which is better for you then the red camels (i.e. high breed camels). This is the witr which Allah has appointed for you between the night prayer and the daybreak.<D>Narrated Abd Allah b. Amr:The Prophet () as saying to him: Complete the recitation of the Quran in one month. He said: I have more strength. He (the Prophet) said: Complete the recitation in twenty days. He again said: I have more energy. He said : Recite in fifteen days. He again said: I have more energy. He said: Recite in ten days. He again said: I have more energy. He said: Recite in seven days, do not add to it.Abu Dawud said: The tradition narrated by Muslim is more perfect.<D>(He said) their father said to them: (I will not send him with you) simply because of your mere talk (till ye give me an undertaking) a pledge (in the name of Allah that you will bring him back to me, unless you are surrounded) unless an accident from heaven befalls you; it is also said that this means: unless an accident from heaven or from the earth descends upon you. (And when they gave him their undertaking) when they gave him their pledge in the name of Allah that they will bring him back (he said) Jacob said: (Allah is the Warden over what we say) Allah is a Witness over what we say; it is also said that this means: Allah is Custodian over what we say.<D>The following was then revealed about a man from the Helpers because he stared at, touched and kissed the wife of a man from Thaqif, saying: (And those who, when they do an evil thing) a transgression (or wrong themselves) by staring at [women] , touching or kissing (remember Allah) fear Allah (and implore forgiveness for their sins) repent of their sins (-who forgiveth sins save Allah only?) the sins of he who repents (-and will not knowingly) i.e. knowing that it is a transgression against Allah (repeat (the wrong) they did).<D>(O ye who believe! When it is said) when the Prophet (pbuh) says: (Make room in assemblies, then make room; Allah will make way for you (Hereafter)) in the Hereafter. This was revealed about Thabit Ibn Qays Ibn Shammas whose story is mentioned in the Surah of the Private Apartments. It is also said it was revealed about a group of people from Badr, among whom were Thabit Ibn Qays Ibn Shammas. These people went to the Prophet (pbuh) on a Friday when he was staying in the apartment of his wife Safiyyah. When they could not find a place where to sit, they stood at the beginning of the assembly. So the Prophet(pbuh) addressed some people who were not among those who participated in the Battle of Badr: so-and-soand so-and-so and so-and-so let those who took part in the Battle of Badr sit in your places. This is because the Prophet (pbuh) used to honour all those who fought at the battle of Badr. But when he did that, he noticed that those who were made to give up their seats resented it, and so Allah revealed about them this verse. (And when it is said, Come up higher!) in prayer, jihad or remembrance (go up higher; Allah will exalt those who believe) in secret and openly (among you) in ranks, (and those who have knowledge) along with faith, (to high ranks) merits in Paradise, more than the merits given to those who have faith but have no knowledge. This is because a believer who is knowledgeable is better than a believer who is not. (Allah is informed of what ye do) of good or evil.
I lost my sleep and apetite over 6 months ago. I have been very worried since then as i have felt changes in my brain and body. i feel that i wont get better and will die very soon. im reflecting back on my life to see what i may have done wrong so i can put it right. Is this the correct thing to do in this situation? the doctors dont know whats wrong with me. ve tried antidepressants and sleeping pills but nothing works. I feel i must be being punished for my past sins as i have a strange character. i dont say a lot im always criticizing everyone especially muslims on their attitude these days. I have not declared rental income to hmrc for may years now. i have said thins about people behind their backs. i did sincere tauba back in 2017 and wanted to change my life and thats when my health plummeted. im doing everything like praying, reading kaza namaz, reading quran, stopped saying negative things but im still the same. i just feel like im going to end up in hell and i get all kinds of negative thoughts about the future. can you advise.? --T--? --T--	Brother in Islam, We sorry to read about your condition. May Allah grant you complete cure. Aameen.Your present condition is a test from Allah Taala. Allah Taala says:( : 155-157) Translation: Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. Who say, when afflicted with calamity: To Allah We belong, and to Him is our return. Such are they on whom are blessings from their Lord, and mercy. Such are the rightly guided. (Al-Baqarah: 155-157) Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam gave us hope in the following hadeeth, ( ) Translation: Jabir Radhi Allahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam said: There is a remedy for every malady, and when the remedy is applied to the disease it is cured with the permission of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious. (Muslim) [i] You should continue exploring medical avenues to have yourself cured. Be determined and positive. While you adopt all possible means to cure yourself, be patient, and turn to Allah with Salaah, Duaa & Zikr. [ii] Allah Taala says( : 155-157) Translation: . . . but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. Who say, when afflicted with calamity: To Allah We belong, and to Him is our return. Such are they on whom are blessings from their Lord, and mercy. Such are the rightly guided. (Al-Baqarah: 155-157)Translation: O you who believe! Seek assistance through patience and Salah. Indeed Allah with those who are the patient ones. (Al-Baqarah: 153) ( ) Translation: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam said, There is no difficulty that happens to a Muslim except that Allah removes a sin because of it even if a thorn pricks him and even to that degree	Abu Huraira reported:The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: If the people were to know what excellence is there in the Adhan and in the first row, and they could not (get these opportunities) except by drawing lots, they would have definitely done that. And if they were to know what excellence lies in joining the prayer in the first takbir (prayer), they would have vied with one another. And if they were to know what excellence lies in the night prayer and morning prayer, they would have definitely come even if crawling (on their knees).<D>Narrated Um Salama:Once Allahs Apostle said, "You people present your cases to me and some of you may be more eloquent and persuasive in presenting their argument. So, if I give some ones right to another (wrongly) because of the latters (tricky) presentation of the case, I am really giving him a piece of fire; so he should not take it."<D>Ibn Shihab reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made an expedition to Tabuk and he (the Holy Prophet) had in his mind (the idea of threatening the) Christians of Arabia in Syria and those of Rome. Ibn Shihab (further) reported that Abd al-Rahman b. Abdullah b. Kab informed him that Abdullah b. Kab who served as the guide of Kab b. Malik as he became blind that he heard Kab b. Malik narrate the story of his remaining behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from the Battle of Tabuk. Kab b. Malik said:I never remained behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as the Battle of Badr is concerned, nobody was blamed for remaining behind as Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and the Muslims (did not set out for attack but for waylaying) the caravan of the Quraish, but it was Allah Who made them confront their enemies without their intention (to do so). I had the honour to be with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the night of Aqaba when we pledged our allegiance to Islam and it was more dear to me than my participation in the Battle of Badr, although Badr was more popular amongst people as compared with that (Tabuk). And this is my story of remaining back from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the occasion of the Battle of Tabuk. Never did I possess means enough and (my circumstances) more favourable than at the occasion of this expedition. And, by Allah, I had never before this expedition simultaneously in my possession two rides. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out for this expedition in extremely hot season; the journey was long and the land (which he and his army had to cover) was waterless and he had to confront a large army, so he informed the Muslims about the actual situation (they had to face), so that they should adequately equip themselves for this expedition, and he also told them the destination where he intended to go. And the Muslims who accompanied Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) at that time were large in numbers but there was no proper record of them. Kab (further) said: Few were the persons who wanted to absent themselves, and were under the impression that they could easily conceal themselves (and thus remain undetected) until revelations from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious (descended in connection with them). And Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out on an expedition when the fruits were ripe and their shadows had been lengthened. I had weakness for them and it was during this season that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made preparations and the Muslims too along with them. I also set out in the morning so that I should make preparations along with them but I came back and did nothing and said to myself: I have means enough (to make preparations) as soon as I like. And I went on doing this (postponing my preparations) until people were about to depart and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out and the Muslims too along with him, but I made no preparations. I went early in the morning and came back, but I made no decision. I continued to do so until they (the Muslims) hastened and covered a good deal of distance. I also made up my mind to march on and to meet them. Would that I had done that but perhaps it was not destined for me. After the departure of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as I went out amongst people, I was shocked to find that I did not find anyone like me but people who were labelled as hypocrites or the people whom Allah granted exemption because of their incapacity and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) took no notice of me until he had reached Tabuk. (One day as he was sitting amongst the people in Tabuk) he said: What has happened to Kab b. Malik? A person from Banu Salama said: Allahs Messenger, the (beauty) of his cloak and his appreciation of his sides have allured him and he was thus detained. Muadh b. Jabal said: Woe be upon that what you contend. Allahs Messenger, by Allah, we know nothing about him but good. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), however, kept quiet. It was during that time that he (the Holy Prophet) saw a person (dressed in all white (garment) shattering the illusion of eye (mirage). Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: May he be Abu Khaithama and, lo, it was Abu Khaithama al-Ansari and he was that person who contributed a sa of dates and was scoffed at by the hypocrites. Kab b. Malik farther said: When this news reached me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was on his way back from Tabuk I was greatly perturbed. I thought of fabricating false stories and asked myself how I would save myself from his anger on the following day. In this connection, I sought the help of every prudent man from amongst the members of my family and when it was said to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to arrive, all the false ideas banished (from my mind) and I came to the conclusion that nothing could save me but the telling of truth, so I decided to speak the truth and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) arrived (in Medina). And it was his habit that as he came back from a journey he first went to the mosque and observed two Rakahs of nafl prayer (as a mark of gratitude) and then sat amongst people. And as he did that, those who had remained behind him began to put forward their excuses and take an oath before him and they were more than eighty persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) accepted their excuses on the very face of them and accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and left their secret (intentions) to Allah, until I presented myself to him. I greeted him and he smiled and there was a tinge of anger in that. He (the Holy Prophet) then said to me: Come forward. I went forward until I sat in front of him. He said to me: What kept you back? Could you not afford to go in for a ride? I said: Allahs Messenger, by Allah, if I were to sit in the presence of anybody else from amongst the worldly people I would have definitely saved myself from his anger on one pretext (or the other) and I have also the knack to fall into argumentation, but, by Allah, I am fully aware of the fact that if I were to put forward before you a false excuse to please you Allah would definitely provoke your wrath upon me, and if I speak the truth you may be annoyed with me, but I hope that Allah would make its end well and, by Allah, there is no valid excuse for me. By Allah, I never possessed so good means, and I never had such favourable conditions for me as I had when I stayed behind you (failed to join the expedition). Thereupon, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: This man told the truth, so get up until Allah gives a decision in your case. I stood up and some people of Banu Salama followed me in hot haste, and they said to me: By Allah, we do not know about you that you committed a sin prior to this. You, however, showed inability to put forward an excuse before Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as those who stayed behind him have put forward excuses. It would have been enough for the forgiveness of your sin that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) would have sought forgiveness for you. By Allah, they continued to incite me until I thought of going back to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and contradict myself. Then I said to them: Has anyone else also met the same fate? They said: Yes, two persons have met the same fate as has fallen to you and they have made the sane statement as you have made, and the same verdict has been delivered in their case as it has been delivered in your case. I said: Who are they? They said: Murara b. ar-Rabia Amiri and Hilal b. Umayya al-Waqafi. They made a mention of these two pious persons to me who had participated in the Battle of Badr and there was an example for me in them. I went away when they named these two persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the Nluslims to talk with three of us from amongst those (persons) who had stayed behind him. The people began to avoid us and their attitude towards us underwent a change and it seemed as if the whole atmosphere had turned (hostile) against us and it was in fact the same atmosphere ot which I was fully aware and in which I had lived (for a fairly long time). We spent fifty nights in this very state and my two friends confined themselves withen their houses and spent (most of the) time in weeping, but as I was young and strong amongst them I got (out of my house), participated in congregational prayers, moved about in the bazar; but none spoke to me. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as he sat amongst (people) after the prayer, greeted him and asked myself whether his lips stirred in response to my greetings (or not). Then I observed prayer beside him and looked at him with stealing glances and when I attended to my prayer, he looked at me and when I cast a glance at him he turned away his eyes from me. And when the harsh treatment of the Muslims towards me extended to a (considerable) length of time, I walked until I climbed upon the wall of the garden of Abu Qatada, and he was my cousin, and I had the greatest love for him. I greeted him but, by Allah, he did not respond to my greetings. I said to him: Abu Qatada, I adjure you by Allah, arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again repeated saying: I adjure you by Allah. arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again adjured him, whereupon he said: Allah and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) are best aware of it. My eyes began to shed tears and I came back climbing down from the wall and as I was walking in the bazar of Medina a Nabatean from amongst the Nabateans of Syria, who had come to sell foodgrains in Medina, asked people to direct him to Kab b. Malik. People gave him the indication by pointing towards me. He came to me and delivered to me a letter of the King of Ghassan and as I was a scribe I read that letter and it was written like this:" Coming to my point, it has been conveyed to us that your friend (the Holy Prophet) is subjecting you to cruelty and Allah has not created you for a place where you are to be degraded and where you cannot find your right place, so you come to us that we should accord you honour. As I read that letter I said: This is also a calamity, so I burnt it in the oven. When out of the fifty days, forty days had passed and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) received no revelation, there came the messenger of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) to me and said: Verily, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has commanded you to remain separate from your wife. I said: Should I divorce her or what (else) should I do? He said: No, but only remain separate from her and dont have sexual contact with her. The same message was sent to my companions. So I said to my wife: You better go to your parents and stay there with them until Allah gives the decision in my case. The wife of Hilal b. Umayya came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, Hilal b. Umayya is a senile person, he has no servant. Do you disapprove of my serving him? He said: No, but dont go near him. She said: By Allah, he has no such instinct in him. By Allah, he spends his time in weeping from that day to this day. Some of the members of my family said to me: Were you to seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) in regard to your wife as he has granted permission to the wife of Hilal b. Umayya to serve him. I said: I would not seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), for I cannot say what Allahs Apostle may say in response to seeking my permission. Moreover, I am a young man. It was in this state that I spent ten more nights and thus fifty nights had passed that (people) had observed boycott with us. It was on the morning of the fiftieth night that I observed my dawn prayer and was sitting on one of the roofs of our houses. And I was in fact sitting in that very state which Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has described about us in these words:" Life had become hard for myself and the earth had compressed despite its vastness," that I heard the noise of an announcer from the peak of the hill of Sal saying at the top of his voice: Kab b. Malik, there is glad tidings for you. I fell down in prostration and came to realise that there was (a message of) relief for me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had informed the people of the acceptance of our repentance by Allah as he offered the dawn prayer. So the people went on to give us glad tidings and some of them went to my friends in order to give them the glad tidings and a person galloped his horse and came from the tribe of Aslam and his horse reached me more quickly than his voice. And when he came to me whose sound I heard, he gave me the glad tidings. I took off my clothes and clothed him with them because of his bringing good news to me and, by Allah, I possessed nothing else (in the form of clothes) than these two on that occasion, and I asked one to lend me two clothes and dressed myself in them. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and on my way I met groups of people who greeted me because of (the acceptance of) repentance and they said: Here is a greeting for you for your repentance being accepted by Allah. (I moved on) until I came to the mosque and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had been sitting there amongst persons. So Talha b. Ubaidullah got up and rushed towards me and he shook hands with me and greeted me and, by Allah, no person stood up (to greet me) from amongst the emigrants except he. Kab said that he never forgot (this good gesture of) Talha. Kab further said: I greeted Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with Assalam-o-Alaikam and his face was glistening because of delight, and he said: Let there be glad tidings and blessings for you, the like of which (you have neither found nor you will find, as you find today) since your mother gave your birth. I said: Allahs Messenger. is this acceptance of repentance from you or from Allah? He said: No, (it is not from ma), it is from Allah, and it was common with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) that as he was happy his face brightened up and it looked like a part of the moon and it was from this that we recognised it (his delight). As I sat before him, I said: Allahs Messenger, am I allowed to give in charity my wealth for Allahs sake and for the sake of His Messenger (may peace be upon him)? Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Keep some property with you as it is better for you. I said: I shall keep with me that part (of my property) which fell to my lot (on the occasion of the expedition of) Khaibar. I said: Allahs Messenger, verily, Allah has granted me salvation because of truth and, therefore, (I think) that repentance implies that I should not speak anything but truth as long as I live. He said: By Allah, I do not know whether anyone amongst the Muslims was put to more severe trial than I by Allah because of telling the truth. And since I made a mention of this to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) up to this day I have not told any lie and, by Allah, I have decided not to tell a lie and I hope that Allah would save me (from trials) for the rest of my life and Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed these verses:" Certainly, Allah has turned in Mercy to the Prophet and the emigrants and the helpers who followed him in the hour of hardship after the hearts of a part of them were about to deviate; then He turned to them in mercy. Surely, to them He is Compassionate, Merciful and (He turned in Mercy) to the three who were left behind until the earth despite its vastness became strait for them and their souls were also straitened to them." And this revelation reached up to the (words):" O you who believe, develop God consciousness, and be with the truthful" (ix. 117-118). Kab said: By Allah, since Allah directed me to Islam there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who told lies, for in regard to those who told lies Allah used harshest words used for anyone as He descended revelation (and the words of Allah are):" They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them so that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. Surely, they are unclean and their resort is Hell, recompense for what they earned. They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them but if you are pleased with them, yet surely Allah is not pleased with the transgressing people" (ix. 95-96). Kab said that the matter of us three persons was deferred as compared with those who took an oath in the presence of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and he accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and Allah did not give any decision in regard to us. It was Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who gave decisions in our case, three who remained behind. (The words of the Quran)" the three who were left behind" do not mean that we remained back from Jihad but these imply that He kept our matter behind them who took oath and presented excuse before Him. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.<D>(Who used to say: Art thou in truth of those who put faith (in his words)) do you really believe those messengers?<D>(He) Joseph (said unto his young men) his servants: (Place their merchandise) hide their money (in their saddlebags so that they may know it) such that they know the favour I am bestowing upon them; it is also said that this means: such that they realise it is their money and bring it back to me, (when they go back to their folk) when they go back to their father, (and so will come again) a second time.<D>(And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee) O Muhammad (other than men) human beings like you (whom We inspired) with commands and prohibitions and signs. (Ask the followers of the Remembrance) the followers of the Torah and the Gospel (if ye know not!) that Allah always sent human messengers.
Salaam Aleikum wa rahmatullah wa barakat. Please, answer my questions: 1. Does erection break wudu? 2. Does bleeding of small amount of blood or contents of an injury with diameter of 1-2 mm break wudu? ? --T--? --T--	1. Erecting alone does not invalidate Wudhu.2. In principle, if blood flows to any part of the body which is compulsory to wash in Wudhu or Ghusl, then that invalidates Wudhu	It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said:"I stayed overnight with my maternal aunt Maimunah bin Al-Harith, and the Messenger of Allah () stayed overnight with her. I saw him get up to relieve himself and he went to the waterskin and undid its string, then he performed wudu and that was moderate (in the amount of water used). Then he went to his bed and slept. Then he got up again and went to the waterskin and undid its string, and performed wudu again, like the first time. Then he stood and prayed, and when he prostrated he said: Allahummajal fi qalbi nuran wajal fi sami nuran wajal fi basri nuran, wajal min tahti nuran wajal min fawqi nuran, wa an yamii nuran wa an yasari nuran wajal amami nuran, wajal khalfi nuran wa azimli nura (O Allah, place light in my heart, and place light in my hearing, and place light in my seeing, and place light beneath me, and place light above me, and light on my right, and light on my left, and place light behind me, and make the light greater for me.) Then he slept until he started to snore, then Bilal came and woke him up for the prayer."<D>It was narrated from Hittan bin Abdullah that Al-Ashari said:"The Messenger of Allah () addressed us and taught us our Sunnahs and our prayer. He said: When you stand for the prayer, make your rows straight, then let one of you lead the others. When he says the takbir, then say the takbir; when he says : "Wa lad-dallin" then say "Amin" and Allah (SWT) will answer you. Then when he says the takbir and bows, then say the takbir and bow, for the Imam bows before you and stands up before you. The Prophet of Allah () said: "This makes up for that. When he says: Sami Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears the one who praises Him), say: Allahumma, Rabbana wa lakal-hamd (O Allah, our Lord, to You be praise), Allah will hear you, for indeed Allah (SWT), the Mighty and Sublime, has said on the tongue of His Prophet: "Allah hears the one who praises Him." Then when he says the takbir and prostrates, say the takbir and prostrate, for the Imam prostrates before you and rises before you. The Prophet of Allah () said: This makes up for that. Then when you are sitting, let the following be among what one of you says: At-tahiyyatu lillahi wasalawatu wat-tayibaat, as-salamu alaika ayah-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu. As-salamu alaina a ala ibad illahis-salihin, ashadu an la ilaha ill Allah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu. (All compliments, prayers and pure words are due to Allah. Peace be upon you O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger.)"<D>Ibn Abbas said:“The Prophet used to supplicate, saying: “My Lord, aid me and do not aid against me, and grant me victory and do not grant victory over me, plot for me and do not plot against me, guide me and facilitate guidance for me, grant me victory over those who transgress against me. My Lord, make me ever-grateful to You, ever-remembering of You, ever-fearful of You, ever-obedient to You, ever-humble to You, oft-turning and returning to You. My Lord, accept my repentance, wash my sin, answer my call, make firm my proof, make firm my tongue, guide my heart, and remove the treachery of my chest (Rabbi A’inni Wa La Tu’in Alayya, Wansurni Wa La Tansur Alayya, Wahdini Wa Yassir Lil-Huda, Wansurni Ala Man Bagha Alayya. Rabbij’alni Laka Shakkaran, Laka Dhak-Karan, Laka Rahhaban, Laka Mitwa’an, Laka Mikhbitan, Ilaika Awwahan Muniba. Rabbi Taqabbal Tawbati, Waghsil Hawbati, Wa Ajib Da’wati, Wa Thab-bit Hujjati, Wa Saddid Lisani Wahdi Qalbi, Waslul Sakhimata Sadri).”<D>(Those who break the Quran into parts) they said many different things about the Quran; some said it was magic, others said it was poetry, others said it was a form of divination; some said it was fables of the people of old while others said that it was mere lies invented by the Prophet.<D>(Those who break the covenant of Allah) regarding this Prophet (pbuh) (after ratifying it), after sanctioning, confirming and vouchsafing it (and sever that which Allah hath ordered) of oaths and kinsfolk relations (tobe joined) to Muhammad, (and (who) make mischief in the earth) by preventing people from the Religion of Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran: (Those are they who are the losers), the duped in that they lose both this world and the Hereafter.<D>(But when they) this refers to Dihyah Ibn Khalifah al-Kalbi (spy) hear the sound of the drum or (some merchandise or pastime they break away to it) they disperse and leave the mosque (and leave you standing) only eight men remained in the mosque; and it is also said: only 12 men and two womenremained in the mosque. (Say) to them, O Muhammad: (That which Allah hath) of reward (is better) for you(than pastime) the sound of the drum (and than merchandise) of Dihyah al-Kalbi; He says: if you had stayed with your Prophet and prayed behind him and then made supplications before leaving the mosque, that would have been better for you in terms of reward and bestowal of honour from Allah, and much better than leaving the mosque without doing this, (and Allah is the Best of providers) Allah is the best of those who give; i.e. say this when the hypocrites come to you.And of the surah in which the Hypocrites are mentioned, which is all Medinan except for Allahs saying (They say: Surely, if we return to Medina the mightier will soon drive out the weaker) which was revealed to the Prophet on the road of Banul-Mustaliq, and it consists of 11 verses, 180 words and 776 letters:Surah 63: The Hypocrites (al-Munafiqun)And of the surah in which the Hypocrites are mentioned, which is all Medinan except for Allahs saying (They say: Surely, if we return to Medina the mightier will soon drive out the weaker) which was revealed to the Prophet on the road of Banul?Mustaliq, and it consists of 11 verses, 180 words and 776 letters:
what shall i do if i thik i may have strayed ito kufr or shirk by saying something without knowledge or knowig? i have been reading about kufr and shirk and they are than ascribing partners to allah. I have said many things which could be wrong which may have taken me into the fold of kufr and shirk due to lack of knowledge. what shall i do?? --T--? --T--	Your question is not clear. It appears you were reading a book about kufr and shirk, and you fear reading such contents lead to kufr. If our understanding of your query is correct, then the mere reading of kufr and shirk does not constitute kufr and shirk	Ubadah bin As-Samit, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that:The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever wakes up in the night and say, ‘None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs the Dominion, and to Him is the praise, and He has power over all things. And Glory is to Allah, and all the praise is to Allah, and ‘None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and Allah is the greatest, and there is no might nor power except by Allah (La Ilaha Illallah, Wahdahu La Sharika Lahu, Lahul-Mulku Wa Lahul-Hamdu, Wa Huwa ala Kulli Shai’in Qadir. Wa Subhan Allah, Walhamdullilah, Wa La Ilaha Illallah, Wa Allahu Akbar, Wa La Hawla Wa La Quwwata Illa Billah.)’ – then he said: ‘O my Lord, forgive me (Rabbighfirli)’ – or he said – ‘then he supplicates, he shall be responded to. So he makes a firm determination, then performs Wudu, then he performs Salat, his Salat shall be accepted.”<D>Narrated Tariq bin Shihab:Abu Bakr said to the delegate of Buzakha. "Follow the tails of the camels till Allah shows the Caliph (successor) of His Prophet and Al-Muhajirin (emigrants) something because of which you may excuse yourselves."<D>Narrated Tariq bin Shihab:Abu Bakr said to the delegate of Buzakha. "Follow the tails of the camels till Allah shows the Caliph (successor) of His Prophet and Al-Muhajirin (emigrants) something because of which you may excuse yourselves."<D>(That We may transfigure you) that We may destroy you and bring instead other people who are better and more obedient than you (and make you) and create you on the Day of Judgement in (what ye know not) in a form that you know not: with dark faces and bluish eyes; it is also said that this means: in the form of apes and swine; and it is also said that this means: We shall place your spirits in the Fire which you do not believe in.<D>(It may be that your Lord will have mercy on you) after that, (but if ye repeat (the crime) We shall repeat (the punishment)) it is also said that this means: if you return to doing good, We will return to bestowing mercy on you, (and We have appointed hell a dungeon) a prison and jail (for the disbelievers).<D>(And he of Egypt) the Chief Official, who was the treasurer of the king and the chief of his soldiers. His name was Potiphar (Qitfir) (who purchased him said unto his wife) Zelicha (Zulaykha): Receive him honourably. Perchance he may prove useful to us) in our farm (or we may adopt him as a son). This man bought Joseph for the price of 20 silver coins, a garment and a pair of sandals. (Thus We establishedJoseph) We gave him authority (in the land) of Egypt (that We might teach him the interpretation of events)the interpretation of dreams. (And Allah was predominant in his career) Allah is dominant in things destined; no one can repel His destined things, (but most of mankind) the people of Egypt (know not) nor believe; itis also said that this means: most do not know that Allah is dominant in the things that He destined.
how can i get closer to Allah? i perform all my prayers and read quran and do zikar. what else shall i be doing so that im in the rememberance of allah all the time and if i ask a dus it is accepted.? --T--? --T--	We are pleased to know you perform your Salah, recite Quran and also make zikr. You enquire how you could get closer to Allah Taala. If you wish to travel to another town, you could either walk by yourself or seek the assistance of a vehicle, in which case you will reach your destination faster and without difficulty. Your present Amaal will make you close to Allah Taala. However, if you adopt the vehicle of a spiritual guide to transport you on your spiritual journey to Allah Taala, you will attain the closeness of Allah Taala sooner and without much difficulty. A spiritual guide is like a physical doctor. He is an expert in medicine. He understands the temperament and reaction of the body and diagnoses sickness according to his experience. If the patient follows the guidance of the doctor, he recovers faster than treating himself. In fact, if one treats himself, he could err and his health could deteriorate to the point of even being fatal. A spiritual guide will be able to diagnose your spiritual illness and if you follow his guidance, he will cleanse you internally. Your spiritual performance will increase and you will attain closeness to Allah Taala in a short time. While Salah, tilaawat of Quran and zikr are beneficial, they are not sufficient. A high performance of a motor vehicle is dependent on cleansing the engine. A vehicle with a dirty engine does not give one a smooth and comfortable ride. Our peace and happiness in life depends on cleansing ourselves internally. That is through the assistance of a spiritual guide. This is prescribed by Allah Taala in the Quran: Oh you who believe, Fear Allah and keep in the company of the truthful (righteous)	Narrated Sahl ibn al-Hanzaliyyah:On the day of Hunayn we travelled with the Messenger of Allah () and we journeyed for a long time until the evening came. I attended the prayer along with the Messenger of Allah (). A horseman came and said: Messenger of Allah, I went before you and climbed a certain mountain where saw Hawazin all together with their women, cattle, and sheep, having gathered at Hunayn. The Messenger of Allah () smiled and said: That will be the booty of the Muslims tomorrow if Allah wills. He then asked: Who will be on guard tonight? Anas ibn AbuMarthad al-Ghanawi said: I shall , Messenger of Allah. He said: Then mount your horse. He then mounted his horse, and came to the Messenger of Allah (). The Messenger of Allah said to him: Go forward to this ravine till you get to the top of it. We should not be exposed to danger from your side. In the morning the Apostle of of Allah () came out to his place of prayer, and offered two rakahs. He then said: Have you seen any sign of your horseman? They said: We have not, Messenger of Allah. The announcement of the time for prayer was then made, and while the Messenger of Allah () was saying the prayer, he began to glance towards the ravine. When he finished his prayer and uttered salutation, he said: Cheer up, for your horseman has come. We therefore began to look between the trees in the ravine, and sure enough he had come. He stood beside the Messenger of Allah (), saluted him and said: I continued till I reached the top of this ravine where the Messenger of Allah () commanded me, and in the morning I looked down into both ravines but saw no one. The Messenger of Allah () asked him: Did you dismount during the night? He replied: No, except to pray or to relieve myself. The Messenger of Allah () said: You have ensured your entry to (Paradise). No blame will be attached to you supposing you do not work after it.<D>Sad b. Hisham b. Amir decided to participate in the expedition for the sake of Allah, so he came to Medina and he decided to dispose of his property there and buy arms and horses instead and fight against the Romans to the end of his life. When he came to Medina, he met the people of Medina. They dissuaded him to do such a thing, and informed him that a group of six men had decided to do so during the lifetime of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) and the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade them to do it, and said:Is there not for you a model pattern in me? And when they narrated this to him (Sad b. Hisham), he returned to his wife, though he had divorced her and made (people) witness to his reconciliation. He then came to Ibn Abbas and asked him about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). Ibn Abbas said: Should I not lead you to one who knows best amongst the people of the world about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him)? He said: Who is it? He (Ibn Abbas) said: It is Aisha. So go to her and ask her (about Witr) and then come to me and inform me about her answer that she would give you. So I came to Hakim b. Aflah and requested him to take me to her. He said: I would not go to her, for I forbade her to speak anything (about the conflict) between the two groupS, but she refused (to accept my advice) and went (to participate in that corflict). I (requested) him (Hakim) with an oath to lead me to her. So we went to Aisha and we begged permission to meet her. She granted us permission and we went in. She said: Are you Hakim? (She recognised him.) He replied: Yes. She said: Who is there with you? He said: He is Sad b. Hisham. She said: Which Hisham? He said: He is Hisham b. Amir. She blessed him (Amir) with mercy from Allah and spoke good of him (Qatada said that he died as a martyr in Uhud). I said: Mother of the Faithful, tell me about the character of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). She said: Dont you read the Quran? I said: Yes. Upon this she said: The character of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) was the Quran. He said: I felt inclined to get up and not ask anything (further) till death. But then I changed my mind and said: Inform me about the observance (of the night prayer) of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). She said: Did you not recite:" O thou wrapped up"? He said: Yes. She said: Allah, the Exalted and the Glorious, made the observance of the night prayer at the beginning of this Surah obligatory. So the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him and his Companions around him observed this (night prayer) for one year. Allah held back the concluding portion of this Surah for twelve months in the Heaven till (at the end of this period) Allah revealed the concluding verses of this Surah which lightened (the burden of this prayer), and the night prayer became a supererogatory prayer after being an obligatory one. I said: Mother of the Faithful, inform me about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). She said: I used to prepare tooth stick for him and water for his ablution, and Allah would rouse him to the extent He wished during the night. He would use the tooth stick, and perform ablution, and would offer nine rakahs, and would not sit but in the eighth one and would remember Allah, and praise Him and supplicate Him, then he would get up without uttering the salutation and pray the ninth rakah. He would then sit, remember, praise Him and supplicate Him and then utter a salutation loud enough for us to hear. He would then pray two rakahs sitting after uttering the salutation, and that made eleven rakahs. O my son, but when the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) grew old and put on flesh, he observed Witr of seven, doing in the two rakahs as he had done formerly, and that made nine. O my son, and when the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed prayer, he liked to keep on observing it, and when sleep or pain overpowered him and made it impossible (for him) to observe prayer in the night, he prayed twelve rakahs daring the day. I am not aware of Allahs Prophet (may peace be upon him) having recited the whole Quran during one single night, or praying through the night till morning, or fasting a complete month, except Ramadan. He (the narrator) said: I then went to Ibn Abbas and narrated to him the hadith (transmitted from her), and he said: She says the truth If I went to her and got into her presence, I would have listened to it orally from her. He said: If I were to know that you do not go to her. I would not have transmitted this hadith to you narrated by her.<D>Narrated Anas bin Malik:The night Allahs Apostle was taken for a journey from the sacred mosque (of Mecca) Al-Ka`ba: Three persons came to him (in a dreamy while he was sleeping in the Sacred Mosque before the Divine Inspiration was revealed to Him. One of them said, "Which of them is he?" The middle (second) angel said, "He is the best of them." The last (third) angle said, "Take the best of them." Only that much happened on that night and he did not see them till they came on another night, i.e. after The Divine Inspiration was revealed to him. (Fath-ul-Bari Page 258, Vol. 17) and he saw them, his eyes were asleep but his heart was not----and so is the case with the prophets: their eyes sleep while their hearts do not sleep. So those angels did not talk to him till they carried him and placed him beside the well of Zamzam. From among them Gabriel took charge of him. Gabriel cut open (the part of his body) between his throat and the middle of his chest (heart) and took all the material out of his chest and `Abdomen and then washed it with Zamzam water with his own hands till he cleansed the inside of his body, and then a gold tray containing a gold bowl full of belief and wisdom was brought and then Gabriel stuffed his chest and throat blood vessels with it and then closed it (the chest). He then ascended with him to the heaven of the world and knocked on one of its doors. The dwellers of the Heaven asked, Who is it? He said, "Gabriel." They said, "Who is accompanying you?" He said, "Muhammad." They said, "Has he been called?" He said, "Yes" They said, "He is welcomed." So the dwellers of the Heaven became pleased with his arrival, and they did not know what Allah would do to the Prophet on earth unless Allah informed them. The Prophet met Adam over the nearest Heaven. Gabriel said to the Prophet, "He is your father; greet him." The Prophet greeted him and Adam returned his greeting and said, "Welcome, O my Son! O what a good son you are!" Behold, he saw two flowing rivers, while he was in the nearest sky. He asked, "What are these two rivers, O Gabriel?" Gabriel said, "These are the sources of the Nile and the Euphrates." Then Gabriel took him around that Heaven and behold, he saw another river at the bank of which there was a palace built of pearls and emerald. He put his hand into the river and found its mud like musk Adhfar. He asked, "What is this, O Gabriel?" Gabriel said, "This is the Kauthar which your Lord has kept for you." Then Gabriel ascended (with him) to the second Heaven and the angels asked the same questions as those on the first Heaven, i.e., "Who is it?" Gabriel replied, "Gabriel". They asked, "Who is accompanying you?" He said, "Muhammad." They asked, "Has he been sent for?" He said, "Yes." Then they said, "He is welcomed. Then he (Gabriel) ascended with the Prophet to the third Heaven, and the angels said the same as the angels of the first and the second Heavens had said. Then he ascended with him to the fourth Heaven and they said the same; and then he ascended with him to the fifth Heaven and they said the same; and then he ascended with him to the sixth Heaven and they said the same; then he ascended with him to the seventh Heaven and they said the same. On each Heaven there were prophets whose names he had mentioned and of whom I remember Idris on the second Heaven, Aaron on the fourth Heavens another prophet whose name I dont remember, on the fifth Heaven, Abraham on the sixth Heaven, and Moses on the seventh Heaven because of his privilege of talking to Allah directly. Moses said (to Allah), "O Lord! I thought that none would be raised up above me." But Gabriel ascended with him (the Prophet) for a distance above that, the distance of which only Allah knows, till he reached the Lote Tree (beyond which none may pass) and then the Irresistible, the Lord of Honor and Majesty approached and came closer till he (Gabriel) was about two bow lengths or (even) nearer. (It is said that it was Gabriel who approached and came closer to the Prophet. (Fate Al-Bari Page 263, 264, Vol. 17). Among the things which Allah revealed to him then, was: "Fifty prayers were enjoined on his followers in a day and a night." Then the Prophet descended till he met Moses, and then Moses stopped him and asked, "O Muhammad ! What did your Lord en join upon you?" The Prophet replied," He enjoined upon me to perform fifty prayers in a day and a night." Moses said, "Your followers cannot do that; Go back so that your Lord may reduce it for you and for them." So the Prophet turned to Gabriel as if he wanted to consult him about that issue. Gabriel told him of his opinion, saying, "Yes, if you wish." So Gabriel ascended with him to the Irresistible and said while he was in his place, "O Lord, please lighten our burden as my followers cannot do that." So Allah deducted for him ten prayers where upon he returned to Moses who stopped him again and kept on sending him back to his Lord till the enjoined prayers were reduced to only five prayers. Then Moses stopped him when the prayers had been reduced to five and said, "O Muhammad! By Allah, I tried to persuade my nation, Bani Israel to do less than this, but they could not do it and gave it up. However, your followers are weaker in body, heart, sight and hearing, so return to your Lord so that He may lighten your burden." The Prophet turned towards Gabriel for advice and Gabriel did not disapprove of that. So he ascended with him for the fifth time. The Prophet said, "O Lord, my followers are weak in their bodies, hearts, hearing and constitution, so lighten our burden." On that the Irresistible said, "O Muhammad!" the Prophet replied, "Labbaik and Sa`daik." Allah said, "The Word that comes from Me does not change, so it will be as I enjoined on you in the Mother of the Book." Allah added, "Every good deed will be rewarded as ten times so it is fifty (prayers) in the Mother of the Book (in reward) but you are to perform only five (in practice)." The Prophet returned to Moses who asked, "What have you done?" He said, "He has lightened our burden: He has given us for every good deed a tenfold reward." Moses said, "By Allah! I tried to make Bani Israel observe less than that, but they gave it up. So go back to your Lord that He may lighten your burden further." Allahs Apostle said, "O Moses! By Allah, I feel shy of returning too many times to my Lord." On that Gabriel said, "Descend in Allahs Name." The Prophet then woke while he was in the Sacred Mosque (at Mecca).<D>(Who establish worship) perform the five daily prayers in full, with their ritual ablution, bowing, prostrations as well as that which is due in their respective time (and spend) they give in charity for the sake of obedience to Allah and also give the poor-due (of that We have bestowed on them) of that which We have given them of wealth.<D>(And when you said: O Moses! We will not endure one kind of food) we will not endure eating just honey and quails; (so pray unto your Lord) ask your Lord (for us that He bring forth for us of that which the earth groweth of its herbs and its cucumbers and its corn and its lentils and its onions. He) i.e. Moses (said: Would you exchange that which is higher) i.e. that which is better and more honourable: honey and quails (for that which is lower) that which is much worse: lentils and onions? (Go down to any city) where you came from; and it is also said that this means any city, (thus you shall get that which you demand) what you have requested is to be found there. (And humiliation) the capitation tax (and wretchedness) the attireof poverty (were stamped upon them) were imposed on them (and they were visited with wrath from Allah)as they deserved to be forsaken by Allah. (That) being forsaken by Allah and visited by humiliation and wretchedness (was because they disbelieved in Allahs revelations) they disbelieved in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran (and slew the prophets wrongfully) without any right and for no crime whatsoever. (That) Allahs wrath (was for their disobedience) on the Sabbath (and transgression) slaying the prophets and declaring transgressions to be lawful.<D>(He saith) Allah says to them: (Be gone therein) be abased in hell, (and speak not unto Me) and do not askMe to get you out of hell.
I wanted to ask can a pregnant lady in her last month when she is very much unable to shave or wax her pubic hair herself. Can she get it done from another lady, Is it allowed? Just in pregnancy as its hard to reach. Other times i know its not allowed as its females Satr.? --T--? --T--	It is not permissible for a pregnant lady to have her pubic hair removed by another lady.[i] She may adopt other easy ways to remove her pubic hair, for example, hair removing oil, etc. She may also request the assistance of her husband	Amir b. Sharahil Shabi Shab Hamdan reported that he asked Fatima, daughter of Qais and sister of ad-Dahhak b. Qais and she was the first amongst the emigrant women:Narrate to me a hadith which you had heard directly from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and there is no extra link in between them. She said: Very well, if you like, I am prepared to do that, and he said to her: Well, do It and narrate that to me. She said: I married the son of Mughira and he was a chosen young man of Quraish at that time, but he fell as a martyr in the first Jihad (fighting) on the side of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). When I became a widow, Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, one amongst the group of the Companions of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), sent me the proposal of marriage. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) also sent me such a message for his freed slave Usama b. Zaid. And it had been conveyed to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had said (about Usama): He who loves me should also love Usama. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) talked to me (about this matter), I said: My affairs are in your hand. You may marry me to anyone whom you like. He said: You better shift now to the house of Umm Sharik, and Umm Sharik was a rich lady from amongst the Ansar. She spent generously for the cause of Allah and entertained guests very hospitably. I said: Well, I will do as you like. He said: Do not do that for Umm Sharik is a woman who is very frequently visited by guests and I do not like that your head may be uncovered or the cloth may be removed from your shank and the strangers may catch sight of them which you abhor. You better shift to the house of your cousin Abdullah b. Amr b. Umm Maktum and he is a person of the Bani Fihr branch of the Quraish, and he belonged to that tribe (to which Fatima) belonged. So I shifted to that house, and when my period of waiting was over, I heard the voice of an announcer making an announcement that the prayer would be observed in the mosque (where) congregational prayer (is observed). So I set out towards that mosque and observed prayer along with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I was in the row of the women which was near the row of men. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had finished his prayer, he sat on the pulpit smiling and said: Every worshipper should keep sitting at his place. He then said: Do you know why I had asked you to assemble? They said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He said: By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for a warning, but I have detained you here, for Tamim Dari, a Christian, who came and accepted Islam, told me something, which agrees with what I was telling, you about the Dajjal. He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham and had been tossed by waves in the ocean for a month. Then these (waves) took them (near) the land within the ocean (island) at the time of sunset. They sat in a small side-boat and entered that island. There was a beast with long thick hair (and because of these) they could not distinguish his face from his back. They said: Woe to you, who can you be? Thereupon it said: I am al-Jassasa. They said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: O people, go to this person in the monastery as he is very much eager to know about you. He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid of it lest it should be a devil. Then we hurriedly went on till we came to that monastery and found a well-built person there with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his two legs up to the ankles. We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon come to know about me. but tell me who are you. We said: We are people from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been driving us for one month and they brought as near this island. We got Into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al- Jassasa. We said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: You go to this very person in the monastery for he is eagerly waiting for you to know about you. So we came to you in hot haste fearing that that might be the Devil. He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baisan. We said: About what aspect of theirs do you seek information? He said: I ask you whether these trees bear fruit or not. We said: yes. Thereupon he said: I think these would not bear fruits. He said: Inform me about the lake of Tabariyya? We said: Which aspect of it do you want to know? He said: Is there water in it? They said: There is abundance of water in it. Thereupon he said: I think it would soon become dry. He again said: Inform me about the spring of Zughar. They said: Which aspect of it you want to know? He (the chained person) said: Is there water in it and does it irrigate (the land)? We said to him: Yes, there is abundance of water in it and the inhabitants (of Medina) irrigate (land) with the help of it, He said: Inform me about the unlettered Prophet; what has he done? We said: He has come out from Mecca and has settled In Yathrib (Medina). He said: Do the Arabs fight against him? We said: Yes. He said: How did he deal with them? We informed him that he had overcome those in his neighbourhood and they had submitted themselves before him. Thereupon he said to us: Has it actually happened? We said: Yes. Thereupon he said: If it is so that is better for them that they should show obedience to him. I am going to tell you about myself and I am Dajjal and would be soon permitted to get out and so I shall get out and travel in the land, and will not spare any town where I would not stay for forty nights except Mecca and Medina as these two (places) are prohibited (areas) for me and I would not make an attempt to enter any one of these two. An angel with a sword in his hand would confront me and would bar my way and there would be angels to guard every passage leading to it; then Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) striking the pulpit with the help of the end of his staff said: This implies Taiba meaning Medina. Have I not, told you an account (of the Dajjal) like this? The people said: Yes, and this account narrated by Tamim Dari was liked by me for it corroborates the account which I gave to you in regard to him (Dajjal) at Medina and Mecca. Behold he (Dajjal) is in the Syrian sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen sea (Arabian sea). Nay, on the contrary, he is in the east, he is in the east, he is in the east, and he pointed with his hand towards the east. I (Fatima bint Qais) said: I preserved it in my mind (this narration from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him).<D>Amir b. Sharahil Shabi Shab Hamdan reported that he asked Fatima, daughter of Qais and sister of ad-Dahhak b. Qais and she was the first amongst the emigrant women:Narrate to me a hadith which you had heard directly from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and there is no extra link in between them. She said: Very well, if you like, I am prepared to do that, and he said to her: Well, do It and narrate that to me. She said: I married the son of Mughira and he was a chosen young man of Quraish at that time, but he fell as a martyr in the first Jihad (fighting) on the side of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). When I became a widow, Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, one amongst the group of the Companions of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), sent me the proposal of marriage. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) also sent me such a message for his freed slave Usama b. Zaid. And it had been conveyed to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had said (about Usama): He who loves me should also love Usama. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) talked to me (about this matter), I said: My affairs are in your hand. You may marry me to anyone whom you like. He said: You better shift now to the house of Umm Sharik, and Umm Sharik was a rich lady from amongst the Ansar. She spent generously for the cause of Allah and entertained guests very hospitably. I said: Well, I will do as you like. He said: Do not do that for Umm Sharik is a woman who is very frequently visited by guests and I do not like that your head may be uncovered or the cloth may be removed from your shank and the strangers may catch sight of them which you abhor. You better shift to the house of your cousin Abdullah b. Amr b. Umm Maktum and he is a person of the Bani Fihr branch of the Quraish, and he belonged to that tribe (to which Fatima) belonged. So I shifted to that house, and when my period of waiting was over, I heard the voice of an announcer making an announcement that the prayer would be observed in the mosque (where) congregational prayer (is observed). So I set out towards that mosque and observed prayer along with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I was in the row of the women which was near the row of men. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had finished his prayer, he sat on the pulpit smiling and said: Every worshipper should keep sitting at his place. He then said: Do you know why I had asked you to assemble? They said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He said: By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for a warning, but I have detained you here, for Tamim Dari, a Christian, who came and accepted Islam, told me something, which agrees with what I was telling, you about the Dajjal. He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham and had been tossed by waves in the ocean for a month. Then these (waves) took them (near) the land within the ocean (island) at the time of sunset. They sat in a small side-boat and entered that island. There was a beast with long thick hair (and because of these) they could not distinguish his face from his back. They said: Woe to you, who can you be? Thereupon it said: I am al-Jassasa. They said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: O people, go to this person in the monastery as he is very much eager to know about you. He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid of it lest it should be a devil. Then we hurriedly went on till we came to that monastery and found a well-built person there with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his two legs up to the ankles. We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon come to know about me. but tell me who are you. We said: We are people from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been driving us for one month and they brought as near this island. We got Into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al- Jassasa. We said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: You go to this very person in the monastery for he is eagerly waiting for you to know about you. So we came to you in hot haste fearing that that might be the Devil. He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baisan. We said: About what aspect of theirs do you seek information? He said: I ask you whether these trees bear fruit or not. We said: yes. Thereupon he said: I think these would not bear fruits. He said: Inform me about the lake of Tabariyya? We said: Which aspect of it do you want to know? He said: Is there water in it? They said: There is abundance of water in it. Thereupon he said: I think it would soon become dry. He again said: Inform me about the spring of Zughar. They said: Which aspect of it you want to know? He (the chained person) said: Is there water in it and does it irrigate (the land)? We said to him: Yes, there is abundance of water in it and the inhabitants (of Medina) irrigate (land) with the help of it, He said: Inform me about the unlettered Prophet; what has he done? We said: He has come out from Mecca and has settled In Yathrib (Medina). He said: Do the Arabs fight against him? We said: Yes. He said: How did he deal with them? We informed him that he had overcome those in his neighbourhood and they had submitted themselves before him. Thereupon he said to us: Has it actually happened? We said: Yes. Thereupon he said: If it is so that is better for them that they should show obedience to him. I am going to tell you about myself and I am Dajjal and would be soon permitted to get out and so I shall get out and travel in the land, and will not spare any town where I would not stay for forty nights except Mecca and Medina as these two (places) are prohibited (areas) for me and I would not make an attempt to enter any one of these two. An angel with a sword in his hand would confront me and would bar my way and there would be angels to guard every passage leading to it; then Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) striking the pulpit with the help of the end of his staff said: This implies Taiba meaning Medina. Have I not, told you an account (of the Dajjal) like this? The people said: Yes, and this account narrated by Tamim Dari was liked by me for it corroborates the account which I gave to you in regard to him (Dajjal) at Medina and Mecca. Behold he (Dajjal) is in the Syrian sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen sea (Arabian sea). Nay, on the contrary, he is in the east, he is in the east, he is in the east, and he pointed with his hand towards the east. I (Fatima bint Qais) said: I preserved it in my mind (this narration from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him).<D>Jafar b Muhammad reported on the authority of his father:We went to Jabir b. Abdullah and he began inquiring about the people (who had gone to see him) till it was my turn. I said: I am Muhammad b. Ali b. Husain. He placed his hand upon my head and opened my upper button and then the lower one and then placed his palm on my chest (in order to bless me), and I was, during those days, a young boy, and he said: You are welcome, my nephew. Ask whatever you want to ask. And I asked him but as he was blind (he could not respond to me immediately), and the time for prayer came. He stood up covering himself in his mantle. And whenever he placed its ends upon his shoulders they slipped down on account of being short (in size). Another mantle was, however, lying on the clothes rack near by. And he led us in the prayer. I said to him: Tell me about the Hajj of Allahs Messenger (May peace be upon him). And he pointed with his hand nine, and then stated: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stayed in (Medina) for nine years but did not perform Hajj, then he made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to perform the Hajj. A large number of persons came to Medina and all of them were anxious to follow the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) and do according to his doing. We set out with him till we reached Dhul-Hulaifa. Asma daughter of Umais gave birth to Muhammad b. Abu Bakr. She sent message to the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) asking him: What should 1 do? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Take a bath, bandage your private parts and put on Ihram. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) then prayed in the mosque and then mounted al-Qaswa (his she-camel) and it stood erect with him on its back at al-Baida. And I saw as far as I could see in front of me but riders and pedestrians, and also on my right and on my left and behind me like this. And the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was prominent among us and the (revelation) of the Holy Quran was descending upon him. And it is he who knows (its true) significance. And whatever he did, we also did that. He pronounced the Oneness of Allah (saying):" Labbaik,0 Allah, Labbaik, Labbaik. Thou hast no partner, praise and grace is Thine and the Sovereignty too; Thou hast no partner." And the people also pronounced this Talbiya which they pronounce (today). The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) did not reject anything out of it. But the Messenger of Allah (May peace. be upon him) adhered to his own Talbiya. Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) said: We did not have any other intention but that of Hajj only, being unaware of the Umra (at that season), but when we came with him to the House, he touched the pillar and (made seven circuits) running three of them and walking four. And then going to the Station of Ibrahim, he recited:" And adopt the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer." And this Station was between him and the House. My father said (and I do not know whether he had made a mention of it but that was from Allahs Apostle [May peace be upon him] that he recited in two rakahs:" say: He is Allah One," and say:" Say: 0 unbelievers." He then returned to the pillar (Hajar Aswad) and kissed it. He then went out of the gate to al-Safa and as he reached near it he recited:" Al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the signs appointed by Allah," (adding: ) I begin with what Allah (has commanded me) to begin. He first mounted al-Safa till he saw the House, and facing Qibla he declared the Oneness of Allah and glorified Him, and said:" There is no god but Allah, One, there is no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty. to Him praise is due. and He is Powerful over everything. There is no god but Allah alone, Who fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates alone." He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards al-Marwa, and when his feet came down in the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached al-Marwa. There he did as he had done at al-Safa. And when it was his last running at al-Marwa he said: If I had known beforehand what I have come to know afterwards, I would not have brought sacrificial animals and would have performed an Umra. So, he who among you has not the sacrificial animals with him should put off Ihram and treat it as an Umra. Suraqa b. Malik b. Jusham got up and said: Messenger of Allah, does it apply to the present year, or does it apply forever? Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) intertwined the fingers (of one hand) into another and said twice: The Umra has become incorporated in the Hajj (adding):" No, but for ever and ever." All came from the Yemen with the sacrificial animals for the Prophet (May peace be upon him) and found Fatimah (Allah be pleased with her) to be one among those who had put off Ihram and had put on dyed clothes and had applied antimony. He (HadratAli) showed disapproval to it, whereupon she said: My father has commanded me to do this. He (the narrator) said that Ali used to say in Iraq: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) showing annoyance at Fatimah for what she had done, and asked the (verdict) of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) regarding what she had narrated from him, and told him that I was angry with her, whereupon he said: She has told the truth, she has told the truth. (The Holy Prophet then asked Ali): What did you say when you undertook to go for Hajj? I (Ali) said: 0 Allah, I am putting on Ihram for the same purpose as Thy Messenger has put it on. He said: I have with me sacrificial animals, so do not put off the Ihram. He (Jabir) said: The total number of those sacrificial animals brought by Ali from the Yemen and of those brought by the Apostle (may peace be upon him) was one hundred. Then all the people except the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and those who had with them sacrificial animals, put off Ihram, and got their hair clipped; when it was the day of Tarwiya (8th of Dhul-Hijja) they went to Mina and put on the Ihram for Hajj and the Messenger of Ailah (may peace be upon him) rode and led the noon, afternoon, sunset Isha and dawn prayers. He then waited a little till the sun rose, and commanded that a tent of hair should be pitched at Namira. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then set out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at al-Mashar al-Haram (the sacred site) as the Quraish used to do in the pre-Islamic period. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), however, passed on till he came to Arafa and he found that the tent had been pitched for him at Namira. There he got down till the sun had passed the meridian; he commanded that al-Qaswa should be brought and saddled for him. Then he came to the bottom of the valley, and addressed the people saying: Verily your blood, your property are as sacred and inviolable as the sacredness of this day of yours, in this month of yours, in this town of yours. Behold! Everything pertaining to the Days of Ignorance is under my feet completely abolished. Abolished are also the blood-revenges of the Days of Ignorance. The first claim of ours on blood-revenge which I abolish is that of the son of Rabia b. al-Harith, who was nursed among the tribe of Sad and killed by Hudhail. And the usury of she pre-Islamic period is abolished, and the first of our usury I abolish is that of Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib, for it is all abolished. Fear Allah concerning women! Verily you have taken them on the security of Allah, and intercourse with them has been made lawful unto you by words of Allah. You too have right over them, and that they should not allow anyone to sit on your bed whom you do not like. But if they do that, you can chastise them but not severely. Their rights upon you are that you should provide them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you the Book of Allah, and if you hold fast to it, you would never go astray. And you would be asked about me (on the Day of Resurrection), (now tell me) what would you say? They (the audience) said: We will bear witness that you have conveyed (the message), discharged (the ministry of Prophethood) and given wise (sincere) counsel. He (the narrator) said: He (the Holy Prophet) then raised his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people (said):" O Allah, be witness. 0 Allah, be witness," saying it thrice. (Bilal then) pronounced Adhan and later on Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the noon prayer. He (Bilal) then uttered Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the afternoon prayer and he observed no other prayer in between the two. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then mounted his camel and came to the place of stay, making his she-camel al-Qaswa, turn towards the side where there we are rocks, having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him, and faced the Qibla. He kept standing there till the sun set, and the yellow light had somewhat gone, and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He made Usama sit behind him, and he pulled the nosestring of Qaswa so forcefully that its head touched the saddle (in order to keep her under perfect control), and he pointed out to the people with his right hand to be moderate (in speed), and whenever he happened to pass over an elevated tract of sand, he slightly loosened it (the nose-string of his camel) till she climbed up and this is how he reached al-Muzdalifa. There he led the evening and Isha prayers with one Adhan and two Iqamas and did not glorify (Allah) in between them (i. e. he did not observe supererogatory rakahs between Maghrib and Isha prayers). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then lay down till dawn and offered the dawn prayer with an Adhan and Iqama when the morning light was clear. He again mounted al-Qaswa, and when he came to al-Mashar al-Haram, he faced towards Qibla, supplicated Him, Glorified Him, and pronounced His Uniqueness (La ilaha illa Allah) and Oneness, and kept standing till the daylight was very clear. He then went quickly before the sun rose, and seated behind him was al-Fadl b. Abbas and he was a man having beautiful hair and fair complexion and handsome face. As the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) was moving on, there was also going a group of women (side by side with them). Al-Fadl began to look at them. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) placed his hand on the face of Fadl who then turned his face to the other side, and began to see, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) turned his hand to the other side and placed it on the face of al-Fadl. He again turned his face to the other side till he came to the bottom of Muhassir. 1680 He urged her (al-Qaswa) a little, and, following the middle road, which comes out at the greatest jamra, he came to the jamra which is near the tree. At this be threw seven small pebbles, saying Allah-o-Akbar while throwing every one of them in a manner in which the small pebbles are thrown (with the help of fingers) and this he did in the bottom of the valley. He then went to the place of sacrifice, and sacrificed sixty-three (camels) with his own hand. Then he gave the remaining number to All who sacrificed them, and he shared him in his sacrifice. He then commanded that a piece of flesh from each animal sacrificed should be put in a pot, and when it was cooked, both of them (the Holy Prophet and Hadrat All) took some meat out of it and drank its soup. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) again rode and came to the House, and offered the Zuhr prayer at Mecca. He came to the tribe of Abd al-Muttalib, who were supplying water at Zamzam, and said: Draw water. O Bani Abd al-Muttalib; were it not that people would usurp this right of supplying water from you, I would have drawn it along with you. So they handed him a basket and he drank from it.<D>(And He giveth you of all ye ask of Him) as well as that which you do not know even how to ask for, (and if ye would count the bounty of Allah) the blessings of Allah (ye cannot reckon it) you would not be able to remember them or give thanks for them. (Lo! Man) i.e. the disbeliever (is verily a wrong-doer) he associates others with Allah, (an ingrate) He disbelieves in Allah and in His blessings.<D>(And he who findeth not (the wherewithal)) the means to free a slave, (let him fast for two successive months before they touch one another) before they have sexual intercourse with one another; (and for him who is unable to do so) i.e. to fast because he is weak ((the penance is) the feeding of sixty needy ones) giving each needy person half a measure (half a sa) of wheat or one measure (sa) of barley or dates. (This) which I have explained regarding the expiation of the Zihar, (that ye may put trust in Allah and His messenger) in order that you acknowledge the obligations of Allah and the wont of His Messenger. (Such are the limits (imposed by Allah)) such are the legal rulings and obligations of Allah regarding the Zihar; (and for disbelievers) in the limits imposed by Allah (is a painful doom) whose pain will extend to their hearts. From the beginning of the surah to this point was revealed about Khawlah Bint Thalabah Ibn Malikal-Ansariyyah and her husband Aws Ibn al-Samit, the brother of Ubadah Ibn al-Samit, who was angered by his wife for refusing him to sleep with her and, as a result, made sexual intercourse with her forbidden on him. But he regretted doing so, and Allah revealed how he could expiate the sin he committed. The Prophet (pbuh) told him: You should free a slave. Aws said: I have very little money and it costs a great deal to free a slave. The Prophet (pbuh) said: Then you should fast two successive months. Aws said: I cannot do so! If I do not eat once or twice a day my eyesight becomes dim; and I fear peril if I fast. The Prophet (pbuh) said: Then you should feed 60 needy ones. Aws said: I can not afford it. The Prophet (pbuh) ordered for him a measure of dates and commanded him to give it to the needy. Aws said: I do not know of anyone in Medina who is more in need of it than I. The Prophet (pbuh) told him to eat it and, with the help of another person, the Prophet (pbuh) fed 60 needy people, and this allowed Aws to go back to hiswife whom he had declared unlawful for himself. <D>(And among those around you of the wandering Arabs) the tribes of Asad and Ghatafan (there are hypocrites, and among the townspeople of Medina) Abdullah Ibn Ubayy and his host ((there are some who) persist in hypocrisy whom thou (O Muhammad) knowest not) whose hypocrisy you do not know. (We, We know them) We know their hypocrisy, (and We shall chastise them twice) once upon taking away their souls and another time in the grave; (then they will be relegated to a painful doom) to the chastisement of hell.
I came across this videa of an allenged Sufi gathering. I saw this video many years ago, and it has always confused me. Could you please clarify whether such dancing is allowed?? --T--? --T--	The practice of shaking/ jumping resembling the effect of an electric shock etc when greeting is baseless and incorrect	Ibn Shihab reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made an expedition to Tabuk and he (the Holy Prophet) had in his mind (the idea of threatening the) Christians of Arabia in Syria and those of Rome. Ibn Shihab (further) reported that Abd al-Rahman b. Abdullah b. Kab informed him that Abdullah b. Kab who served as the guide of Kab b. Malik as he became blind that he heard Kab b. Malik narrate the story of his remaining behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from the Battle of Tabuk. Kab b. Malik said:I never remained behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as the Battle of Badr is concerned, nobody was blamed for remaining behind as Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and the Muslims (did not set out for attack but for waylaying) the caravan of the Quraish, but it was Allah Who made them confront their enemies without their intention (to do so). I had the honour to be with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the night of Aqaba when we pledged our allegiance to Islam and it was more dear to me than my participation in the Battle of Badr, although Badr was more popular amongst people as compared with that (Tabuk). And this is my story of remaining back from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the occasion of the Battle of Tabuk. Never did I possess means enough and (my circumstances) more favourable than at the occasion of this expedition. And, by Allah, I had never before this expedition simultaneously in my possession two rides. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out for this expedition in extremely hot season; the journey was long and the land (which he and his army had to cover) was waterless and he had to confront a large army, so he informed the Muslims about the actual situation (they had to face), so that they should adequately equip themselves for this expedition, and he also told them the destination where he intended to go. And the Muslims who accompanied Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) at that time were large in numbers but there was no proper record of them. Kab (further) said: Few were the persons who wanted to absent themselves, and were under the impression that they could easily conceal themselves (and thus remain undetected) until revelations from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious (descended in connection with them). And Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out on an expedition when the fruits were ripe and their shadows had been lengthened. I had weakness for them and it was during this season that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made preparations and the Muslims too along with them. I also set out in the morning so that I should make preparations along with them but I came back and did nothing and said to myself: I have means enough (to make preparations) as soon as I like. And I went on doing this (postponing my preparations) until people were about to depart and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out and the Muslims too along with him, but I made no preparations. I went early in the morning and came back, but I made no decision. I continued to do so until they (the Muslims) hastened and covered a good deal of distance. I also made up my mind to march on and to meet them. Would that I had done that but perhaps it was not destined for me. After the departure of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as I went out amongst people, I was shocked to find that I did not find anyone like me but people who were labelled as hypocrites or the people whom Allah granted exemption because of their incapacity and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) took no notice of me until he had reached Tabuk. (One day as he was sitting amongst the people in Tabuk) he said: What has happened to Kab b. Malik? A person from Banu Salama said: Allahs Messenger, the (beauty) of his cloak and his appreciation of his sides have allured him and he was thus detained. Muadh b. Jabal said: Woe be upon that what you contend. Allahs Messenger, by Allah, we know nothing about him but good. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), however, kept quiet. It was during that time that he (the Holy Prophet) saw a person (dressed in all white (garment) shattering the illusion of eye (mirage). Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: May he be Abu Khaithama and, lo, it was Abu Khaithama al-Ansari and he was that person who contributed a sa of dates and was scoffed at by the hypocrites. Kab b. Malik farther said: When this news reached me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was on his way back from Tabuk I was greatly perturbed. I thought of fabricating false stories and asked myself how I would save myself from his anger on the following day. In this connection, I sought the help of every prudent man from amongst the members of my family and when it was said to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to arrive, all the false ideas banished (from my mind) and I came to the conclusion that nothing could save me but the telling of truth, so I decided to speak the truth and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) arrived (in Medina). And it was his habit that as he came back from a journey he first went to the mosque and observed two Rakahs of nafl prayer (as a mark of gratitude) and then sat amongst people. And as he did that, those who had remained behind him began to put forward their excuses and take an oath before him and they were more than eighty persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) accepted their excuses on the very face of them and accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and left their secret (intentions) to Allah, until I presented myself to him. I greeted him and he smiled and there was a tinge of anger in that. He (the Holy Prophet) then said to me: Come forward. I went forward until I sat in front of him. He said to me: What kept you back? Could you not afford to go in for a ride? I said: Allahs Messenger, by Allah, if I were to sit in the presence of anybody else from amongst the worldly people I would have definitely saved myself from his anger on one pretext (or the other) and I have also the knack to fall into argumentation, but, by Allah, I am fully aware of the fact that if I were to put forward before you a false excuse to please you Allah would definitely provoke your wrath upon me, and if I speak the truth you may be annoyed with me, but I hope that Allah would make its end well and, by Allah, there is no valid excuse for me. By Allah, I never possessed so good means, and I never had such favourable conditions for me as I had when I stayed behind you (failed to join the expedition). Thereupon, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: This man told the truth, so get up until Allah gives a decision in your case. I stood up and some people of Banu Salama followed me in hot haste, and they said to me: By Allah, we do not know about you that you committed a sin prior to this. You, however, showed inability to put forward an excuse before Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as those who stayed behind him have put forward excuses. It would have been enough for the forgiveness of your sin that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) would have sought forgiveness for you. By Allah, they continued to incite me until I thought of going back to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and contradict myself. Then I said to them: Has anyone else also met the same fate? They said: Yes, two persons have met the same fate as has fallen to you and they have made the sane statement as you have made, and the same verdict has been delivered in their case as it has been delivered in your case. I said: Who are they? They said: Murara b. ar-Rabia Amiri and Hilal b. Umayya al-Waqafi. They made a mention of these two pious persons to me who had participated in the Battle of Badr and there was an example for me in them. I went away when they named these two persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the Nluslims to talk with three of us from amongst those (persons) who had stayed behind him. The people began to avoid us and their attitude towards us underwent a change and it seemed as if the whole atmosphere had turned (hostile) against us and it was in fact the same atmosphere ot which I was fully aware and in which I had lived (for a fairly long time). We spent fifty nights in this very state and my two friends confined themselves withen their houses and spent (most of the) time in weeping, but as I was young and strong amongst them I got (out of my house), participated in congregational prayers, moved about in the bazar; but none spoke to me. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as he sat amongst (people) after the prayer, greeted him and asked myself whether his lips stirred in response to my greetings (or not). Then I observed prayer beside him and looked at him with stealing glances and when I attended to my prayer, he looked at me and when I cast a glance at him he turned away his eyes from me. And when the harsh treatment of the Muslims towards me extended to a (considerable) length of time, I walked until I climbed upon the wall of the garden of Abu Qatada, and he was my cousin, and I had the greatest love for him. I greeted him but, by Allah, he did not respond to my greetings. I said to him: Abu Qatada, I adjure you by Allah, arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again repeated saying: I adjure you by Allah. arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again adjured him, whereupon he said: Allah and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) are best aware of it. My eyes began to shed tears and I came back climbing down from the wall and as I was walking in the bazar of Medina a Nabatean from amongst the Nabateans of Syria, who had come to sell foodgrains in Medina, asked people to direct him to Kab b. Malik. People gave him the indication by pointing towards me. He came to me and delivered to me a letter of the King of Ghassan and as I was a scribe I read that letter and it was written like this:" Coming to my point, it has been conveyed to us that your friend (the Holy Prophet) is subjecting you to cruelty and Allah has not created you for a place where you are to be degraded and where you cannot find your right place, so you come to us that we should accord you honour. As I read that letter I said: This is also a calamity, so I burnt it in the oven. When out of the fifty days, forty days had passed and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) received no revelation, there came the messenger of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) to me and said: Verily, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has commanded you to remain separate from your wife. I said: Should I divorce her or what (else) should I do? He said: No, but only remain separate from her and dont have sexual contact with her. The same message was sent to my companions. So I said to my wife: You better go to your parents and stay there with them until Allah gives the decision in my case. The wife of Hilal b. Umayya came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, Hilal b. Umayya is a senile person, he has no servant. Do you disapprove of my serving him? He said: No, but dont go near him. She said: By Allah, he has no such instinct in him. By Allah, he spends his time in weeping from that day to this day. Some of the members of my family said to me: Were you to seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) in regard to your wife as he has granted permission to the wife of Hilal b. Umayya to serve him. I said: I would not seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), for I cannot say what Allahs Apostle may say in response to seeking my permission. Moreover, I am a young man. It was in this state that I spent ten more nights and thus fifty nights had passed that (people) had observed boycott with us. It was on the morning of the fiftieth night that I observed my dawn prayer and was sitting on one of the roofs of our houses. And I was in fact sitting in that very state which Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has described about us in these words:" Life had become hard for myself and the earth had compressed despite its vastness," that I heard the noise of an announcer from the peak of the hill of Sal saying at the top of his voice: Kab b. Malik, there is glad tidings for you. I fell down in prostration and came to realise that there was (a message of) relief for me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had informed the people of the acceptance of our repentance by Allah as he offered the dawn prayer. So the people went on to give us glad tidings and some of them went to my friends in order to give them the glad tidings and a person galloped his horse and came from the tribe of Aslam and his horse reached me more quickly than his voice. And when he came to me whose sound I heard, he gave me the glad tidings. I took off my clothes and clothed him with them because of his bringing good news to me and, by Allah, I possessed nothing else (in the form of clothes) than these two on that occasion, and I asked one to lend me two clothes and dressed myself in them. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and on my way I met groups of people who greeted me because of (the acceptance of) repentance and they said: Here is a greeting for you for your repentance being accepted by Allah. (I moved on) until I came to the mosque and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had been sitting there amongst persons. So Talha b. Ubaidullah got up and rushed towards me and he shook hands with me and greeted me and, by Allah, no person stood up (to greet me) from amongst the emigrants except he. Kab said that he never forgot (this good gesture of) Talha. Kab further said: I greeted Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with Assalam-o-Alaikam and his face was glistening because of delight, and he said: Let there be glad tidings and blessings for you, the like of which (you have neither found nor you will find, as you find today) since your mother gave your birth. I said: Allahs Messenger. is this acceptance of repentance from you or from Allah? He said: No, (it is not from ma), it is from Allah, and it was common with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) that as he was happy his face brightened up and it looked like a part of the moon and it was from this that we recognised it (his delight). As I sat before him, I said: Allahs Messenger, am I allowed to give in charity my wealth for Allahs sake and for the sake of His Messenger (may peace be upon him)? Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Keep some property with you as it is better for you. I said: I shall keep with me that part (of my property) which fell to my lot (on the occasion of the expedition of) Khaibar. I said: Allahs Messenger, verily, Allah has granted me salvation because of truth and, therefore, (I think) that repentance implies that I should not speak anything but truth as long as I live. He said: By Allah, I do not know whether anyone amongst the Muslims was put to more severe trial than I by Allah because of telling the truth. And since I made a mention of this to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) up to this day I have not told any lie and, by Allah, I have decided not to tell a lie and I hope that Allah would save me (from trials) for the rest of my life and Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed these verses:" Certainly, Allah has turned in Mercy to the Prophet and the emigrants and the helpers who followed him in the hour of hardship after the hearts of a part of them were about to deviate; then He turned to them in mercy. Surely, to them He is Compassionate, Merciful and (He turned in Mercy) to the three who were left behind until the earth despite its vastness became strait for them and their souls were also straitened to them." And this revelation reached up to the (words):" O you who believe, develop God consciousness, and be with the truthful" (ix. 117-118). Kab said: By Allah, since Allah directed me to Islam there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who told lies, for in regard to those who told lies Allah used harshest words used for anyone as He descended revelation (and the words of Allah are):" They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them so that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. Surely, they are unclean and their resort is Hell, recompense for what they earned. They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them but if you are pleased with them, yet surely Allah is not pleased with the transgressing people" (ix. 95-96). Kab said that the matter of us three persons was deferred as compared with those who took an oath in the presence of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and he accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and Allah did not give any decision in regard to us. It was Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who gave decisions in our case, three who remained behind. (The words of the Quran)" the three who were left behind" do not mean that we remained back from Jihad but these imply that He kept our matter behind them who took oath and presented excuse before Him. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.<D>It is reported on the authority of Abu Huraira:We were sitting around the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him). Abu Bakr and Umar were also there among the audience. In the meanwhile the Messenger of Allah got up and left us, He delayed in coming back to us, which caused anxiety that he might be attacked by some enemy when we were not with him; so being alarmed we got up. I was the first to be alarmed. I, therefore, went out to look for the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) and came to a garden belonging to the Banu an-Najjar, a section of the Ansar went round it looking for a gate but failed to find one. Seeing a rabi (i. e. streamlet) flowing into the garden from a well outside, drew myself together, like a fox, and slinked into (the place) where Gods Messenger was. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Is it Abu Huraira? I (Abu Huraira) replied: Yes, Messenger of Allah. He (the Holy Prophet) said: What is the matter with you? replied: You were amongst us but got up and went away and delayed for a time, so fearing that you might be attacked by some enemy when we were not with you, we became alarmed. I was the first to be alarmed. So when I came to this garden, I drew myself together as a fox does, and these people are following me. He addressed me as Abu Huraira and gave me his sandals and said: Take away these sandals of mine, and when you meet anyone outside this garden who testifies that there is no god but Allah, being assured of it in his heart, gladden him by announcing that he shall go to Paradise. Now the first one I met was Umar. He asked: What are these sandals, Abu Huraira? I replied: These are the sandals of the Messenger of Allah with which he has sent me to gladden anyone I meet who testifies that there is no god but Allah, being assured of it in his heart, with the announcement that he would go to Paradise. Thereupon Umar struck me on the breast and I fell on my back. He then said: Go back, Abu Huraira, So I returned to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and was about to break into tears. Umar followed me closely and there he was behind me. The Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be on him) said: What is the matter with you, Abu Huraira? I said: I happened to meet Umar and conveyed to him the message with which you sent me. He struck me on my breast which made me fall down upon my back and ordered me to go back. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: What prompted you to do this, Umar? He said: Messenger of Allah, my mother and father be sacrificed to thee, did you send Abu Huraira with your sandals to gladden anyone he met and who testified that there is no god but Allah, and being assured of it in his heart, with the tidings that he would go to Paradise? He said: Yes. Umar said: Please do it not, for I am afraid that people will trust in it alone; let them go on doing (good) deeds. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Well, let them.<D>Narrated Sharik bin `Abdullah bin Abi Namir:I heard Anas bin Malik saying, "On a Friday a person entered the main Mosque through the gate facing the pulpit while Allahs Apostle was delivering the Khutba. The man stood in front of Allahs Apostle and said, O Allahs Apostle! The livestock are dying and the roads are cut off; so please pray to Allah for rain. " Anas added, "Allahs Apostle (p.b.u.h) raised both his hands and said, O Allah! Bless us with rain! O Allah! Bless us with rain! O Allah! Bless us with rain! " Anas added, "By Allah, we could not see any trace of cloud in the sky and there was no building or a house between us and (the mountains of) Sila." Anas added, "A heavy cloud like a shield appeared from behind it (i.e. Sila Mountain). When it came in the middle of the sky, it spread and then rained." Anas further said, "By Allah! We could not see the sun for a week. Next Friday a person entered through the same gate and at that time Allahs Apostle was delivering the Fridays Khutba. The man stood in front of him and said, O Allahs Apostle! The livestock are dying and the roads are cut off, please pray to Allah to withhold rain. " Anas added, "Allahs Apostle I raised both his hands and said, O Allah! Round about us and not on us. O Allah! On the plateaus, on the mountains, on the hills, in the valleys and on the places where trees grow. So the rain stopped and we came out walking in the sun." Sharik asked Anas whether it was the same person who had asked for the rain (the last Friday). Anas replied that he did not know.<D>(And when he saw the sun uprising) filling everything [with its light], (he cried: This is my Lord!) Could this be my Lord? (This is greater!) This is bigger than the first and the second. (And when it set) when it disappeared, Abraham said: I do not love a lord who is not lasting. If Allah does not guide me, I shall be of those who err. It is also said that Abraham said this is my Lord mocking his people, for his people worshipped the sun, the moon and the stars. He therefore objected to such worship by mocking them, saying to them: could the like of these be a Lord? When he emerged from the hole and went to his people- he was then 17 years old-he looked at the sky and the earth and then said: my Lord is Him Who has created this. He then proceeded until he found a group of his people attending with devotion to their idols, (he exclaimed: O my people! Lo! I am free from all that ye associate (with Him)) of idols. <D>(O ye who believe Remember Allahs favour unto you) preserve Allahs favour in that He repelled the enemy from you by sending the east wind and angels (when there came against you hosts) the host ofdisbelievers, (and We sent against them a great wind) the east wind (and hosts) and a row of angels (you could not see. And Allah is ever Seer of what ye do) whether it is the digging of the trench or other things.<D>Solomon said: I want it even quicker than that. (One with whom was knowledge of the Scripture) one who knew Allahs greatest name, O Living, O Subsistent, who was called Asaf Ibn Barkhiyya (said: I will bring it thee before thy gaze returneth unto thee) before that thing which you see from far reaches you. (And when he saw it set in his presence) i.e. when he saw her throne next to his, (Solomon said) to Asaf: (This is of the bounty of my Lord) this is of the favour of my Lord, (that He may try me whether I give thanks) for his blessings (or am ungrateful) or whether I abstain from being grateful for His blessings. (Whosoever giveth thanks) for Allahs blessings (he only giveth thanks for (the good of) his own soul) for the reward of hisLord: (and whosoever is ungrateful) for the blessing of His Lord, he harms only his soul. (For lo! my Lord is Absolute in independence) of his gratitude, (Bountiful) He forgives whoever repents, and He does not hasten his punishment.
In the month of Ramadhan when praying witr with jamaat. The imam forgot to recite Qiraat loudly and recited silently. Is the prayer valid? Sajdah sahw was not done. Is there any preference in drying ones self after doing wudhu? Is it better to dry, not to dry or neither has any preference?? --T--? --T--	In principle, if an Imm recites Qirah silently during Witr alh in Raman, Sajdah Sahwah shall be performed.[1] If Sajdah Sahwah is not performed[2], and the time of the alh has not yet ended, the Witr alh must be repeated.[3] If the time of the alh had ended, the Witr alh shall not be repeated.[4] It is permissible to dry oneself after performing Wudh. However, it is better to avoid excessively drying oneself such that no drops of water are left	Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah Al-Ansari:Once a man was driving two Nadihas (camels used for agricultural purposes) and night had fallen. He found Mu`adh praying so he made his camel kneel and joined Mu`adh in the prayer. The latter recited Surat Al-Baqara" or Surat "An-Nisa", (so) the man left the prayer and went away. When he came to know that Mu`adh had criticized him, he went to the Prophet, and complained against Mu`adh. The Prophet said thrice, "O Mu`adh ! Are you putting the people to trial?" It would have been better if you had recited "Sabbih Isma Rabbika-l-A`la (87)", Wash-shamsi wa duhaha (91)", or "Wal-laili idha yaghsha (92)", for the old, the weak and the needy pray behind you." Jabir said that Mu`adh recited Sura Al-Baqara in the `Isha prayer.<D>Narrated Hudhayfah:Hudhayfah saw the Messenger of Allah () praying at night. He said: Allah is most great" three times, "Possessor of kingdom, grandeur, greatness and majesty." He then began (his prayer) and recited Surah al-Baqarah; then he bowed and he paused in bowing as long as he stood up; he said while bowing, "Glory be to my mighty Lord," "Glory be to my mighty Lord" ; then he raised his head, after bowing: then he stood up and he paused as long as he paused in bowing and said, "Praise be to my Lord" ; then he prostrated and paused in prostration as long as he paused in the standing position; he said while prostrating: "Glory be to my most high Lord"; then he raised his head after prostration, and sat as long as he prostrated, and said while sitting: "O my Lord forgive me." He offered four rakahs of prayer and recited in them Surah al-Baqarah, Aal Imran, an-Nisa, al-Maidah, or al-Anam. The narrator Shubah doubted.<D>Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:Mu`adh bin Jabal used to pray with the Prophet and then go to lead his people in prayer. Once he led the people in prayer and recited Surat-al-Baqara. A man left (the row of the praying people) and offered (light) prayer (separately) and went away. When Mu`adh came to know about it, he said. "He (that man) is a hypocrite." Later that man heard what Mu`adh said about him, so he came to the Prophet and said, "O Allahs Apostle! We are people who work with our own hands and irrigate (our farms) with our camels. Last night Mu`adh led us in the (night) prayer and he recited Sura-al-Baqara, so I offered my prayer separately, and because of that, he accused me of being a hypocrite." The Prophet called Mu`adh and said thrice, "O Mu`adh! You are putting the people to trials? Recite Washshamsi wad-uhaha (91) orSabbih isma Rabbi ka-l-Ala (87) or the like."<D>(And when thou recitest the Quran) so if you want, O Muhammad, to recite the Quran at the beginning of the prayer or at any other time, (seek refuge in Allah) say: I seek refuge in Allah (from Satan the outcast) the accursed, the one stoned with a shooting star, the debarred from Allahs mercy.<D>(And do thou (O Muhammad) remember thy Lord within thyself) recite alone by yourself, O Muhammad, if you are leading the prayer (humbly and with awe, below your breath) avoiding to raise your voice too loudly or lowering it too much, (at morn and evening) during the morning prayer and in evening prayer: Maghrib and Isha. (And be you not of the neglectful) of reciting the Quran in prayers whether you are prayingalone or leading the prayer.<D>(And some part of the night awake for it) to recite the Quran and to pray after sleeping a little, (a largess for thee) a merit for you; it is also said that this means: you alone are enjoined to do so. (It may be) and the expression may be when used in connection with Allah means: it is a requisite (that thy Lord will raisethee to a praised estate) the station of intercession whereof you will be praised by the people of old and the people of new.
I always hear from the people who hate and attack Islam that all the verses in the Quran that have to do with peace (like 60:8) are abrogated by later verses (like 9:5). Is this true? And does this mean supposed Muslims from these groups can go out and start murdering people? How do we know that they are wrong? Jazakullah Khair. May Allah bless your services to Islam.? --T--? --T--	The information in reference is incorrect. The verses of peace are permanently entrenched verses and not abrogated. The verses referring to war are specific and within a specific context. These verses do not override the verses of sanctity of life and human dignity and honour. [1] Regardless of the academic discussion on the verse, the position of Islam is straightforward and simple. Islam is a religion of peace and harmony. Islam does not encourage fighting, enmity and hatred. Rather Islam encourages love and affection. The word Islam in addition to meaning submission (to Allah) is derived from the Arabic word Salam (peace). The Muslims greet others by saying Salaam. This is understood from the following incidents: The mother of Asma (Radhiallahu Anha) was a disbeliever. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) commanded Asma (Radhiallahu Anha) to maintain ties with her mother. In the Quran, Allah Taalah speaks of the incident of Firown who was a tyrant ruler and he disliked Musa (Alayhis salaam) and his followers. Allah Taalah commanded Musa (Alayhis salaam) to invite Firown to his worship and advised him to address Firown in kind words, perhaps Firown may take heed. VERSES OF THE HOLY QURAAN COMMANDING GOOD TREATMENT OF DISBELIEVERS: 1.And have patience against what they (your enemies) say, and withdraw from them in a beautiful manner. (Surah 73, verse 10) 2. So overlook (their wrong-doings) with gracious forgiveness. (Surah 15,verse 85) 3.And do not debate with the People of the Book except in the best of manners; (Surah 29, verse 46) 4.Invite unto your Lord with wisdom and beautiful advice, and engage them in debate in a style that is best. (Surah 16, verse 125) 5.And be kind (to others) like Allah has been kind to you, and seek not mischief in the land; (Surah 28, verse 77) 6.And turn not your face from people in arrogance, nor walk on earth in insolence. Verily Allah does not love every arrogant boaster. (Surah 31, verse 18) 7.And Allah does not forbid you from being kind and just to those (disbelievers) who do not fight you with regards to Religion, nor evict you from your homes. Verily Allah loves those who are just. (Surah 60, verse 8) 8.And if they (The Pagans) desist (from fighting you) then there should be no transgression (against them), except against a people who are oppressors. (Surah 2, verse 193) 9.And if they (the enemy) incline towards peace then you too, incline towards the same. (Surah 8, verse 61) 10.And if any of the Disbelievers seeks refuge from you, then grant him refuge so that he can hear the Word of Allah, then escort him to a place where he is secure. The above are some of the many verses of the Quraan that instruct Muslims to be peaceful, loving and kind. Consider the following verse of the Quraan on the sanctity of life. Allah Talaah says: Translation: Because of this (incident), we decreed (prescribed) for the Bani Israail that whoever kills another for a reason other than (executing a murder of) a soul or (other than executing someone who causes) corruption on the earth (such as those who ridicule the Ambiyaa), then it is as if he had killed all of mankind. Whoever preserves a life, it is as if he has preserved the lives of the entire mankind. Undoubtedly, our Rasool had come to them (to the Bani Israail) with clear signs (miracles). However, many of them overstepped (by oppression, transgression, violence) the limits on earth thereafter (by rejecting the Ambiyaa and even assassinating many of them	Ibn Shihab reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made an expedition to Tabuk and he (the Holy Prophet) had in his mind (the idea of threatening the) Christians of Arabia in Syria and those of Rome. Ibn Shihab (further) reported that Abd al-Rahman b. Abdullah b. Kab informed him that Abdullah b. Kab who served as the guide of Kab b. Malik as he became blind that he heard Kab b. Malik narrate the story of his remaining behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from the Battle of Tabuk. Kab b. Malik said:I never remained behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as the Battle of Badr is concerned, nobody was blamed for remaining behind as Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and the Muslims (did not set out for attack but for waylaying) the caravan of the Quraish, but it was Allah Who made them confront their enemies without their intention (to do so). I had the honour to be with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the night of Aqaba when we pledged our allegiance to Islam and it was more dear to me than my participation in the Battle of Badr, although Badr was more popular amongst people as compared with that (Tabuk). And this is my story of remaining back from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the occasion of the Battle of Tabuk. Never did I possess means enough and (my circumstances) more favourable than at the occasion of this expedition. And, by Allah, I had never before this expedition simultaneously in my possession two rides. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out for this expedition in extremely hot season; the journey was long and the land (which he and his army had to cover) was waterless and he had to confront a large army, so he informed the Muslims about the actual situation (they had to face), so that they should adequately equip themselves for this expedition, and he also told them the destination where he intended to go. And the Muslims who accompanied Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) at that time were large in numbers but there was no proper record of them. Kab (further) said: Few were the persons who wanted to absent themselves, and were under the impression that they could easily conceal themselves (and thus remain undetected) until revelations from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious (descended in connection with them). And Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out on an expedition when the fruits were ripe and their shadows had been lengthened. I had weakness for them and it was during this season that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made preparations and the Muslims too along with them. I also set out in the morning so that I should make preparations along with them but I came back and did nothing and said to myself: I have means enough (to make preparations) as soon as I like. And I went on doing this (postponing my preparations) until people were about to depart and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out and the Muslims too along with him, but I made no preparations. I went early in the morning and came back, but I made no decision. I continued to do so until they (the Muslims) hastened and covered a good deal of distance. I also made up my mind to march on and to meet them. Would that I had done that but perhaps it was not destined for me. After the departure of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as I went out amongst people, I was shocked to find that I did not find anyone like me but people who were labelled as hypocrites or the people whom Allah granted exemption because of their incapacity and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) took no notice of me until he had reached Tabuk. (One day as he was sitting amongst the people in Tabuk) he said: What has happened to Kab b. Malik? A person from Banu Salama said: Allahs Messenger, the (beauty) of his cloak and his appreciation of his sides have allured him and he was thus detained. Muadh b. Jabal said: Woe be upon that what you contend. Allahs Messenger, by Allah, we know nothing about him but good. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), however, kept quiet. It was during that time that he (the Holy Prophet) saw a person (dressed in all white (garment) shattering the illusion of eye (mirage). Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: May he be Abu Khaithama and, lo, it was Abu Khaithama al-Ansari and he was that person who contributed a sa of dates and was scoffed at by the hypocrites. Kab b. Malik farther said: When this news reached me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was on his way back from Tabuk I was greatly perturbed. I thought of fabricating false stories and asked myself how I would save myself from his anger on the following day. In this connection, I sought the help of every prudent man from amongst the members of my family and when it was said to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to arrive, all the false ideas banished (from my mind) and I came to the conclusion that nothing could save me but the telling of truth, so I decided to speak the truth and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) arrived (in Medina). And it was his habit that as he came back from a journey he first went to the mosque and observed two Rakahs of nafl prayer (as a mark of gratitude) and then sat amongst people. And as he did that, those who had remained behind him began to put forward their excuses and take an oath before him and they were more than eighty persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) accepted their excuses on the very face of them and accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and left their secret (intentions) to Allah, until I presented myself to him. I greeted him and he smiled and there was a tinge of anger in that. He (the Holy Prophet) then said to me: Come forward. I went forward until I sat in front of him. He said to me: What kept you back? Could you not afford to go in for a ride? I said: Allahs Messenger, by Allah, if I were to sit in the presence of anybody else from amongst the worldly people I would have definitely saved myself from his anger on one pretext (or the other) and I have also the knack to fall into argumentation, but, by Allah, I am fully aware of the fact that if I were to put forward before you a false excuse to please you Allah would definitely provoke your wrath upon me, and if I speak the truth you may be annoyed with me, but I hope that Allah would make its end well and, by Allah, there is no valid excuse for me. By Allah, I never possessed so good means, and I never had such favourable conditions for me as I had when I stayed behind you (failed to join the expedition). Thereupon, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: This man told the truth, so get up until Allah gives a decision in your case. I stood up and some people of Banu Salama followed me in hot haste, and they said to me: By Allah, we do not know about you that you committed a sin prior to this. You, however, showed inability to put forward an excuse before Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as those who stayed behind him have put forward excuses. It would have been enough for the forgiveness of your sin that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) would have sought forgiveness for you. By Allah, they continued to incite me until I thought of going back to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and contradict myself. Then I said to them: Has anyone else also met the same fate? They said: Yes, two persons have met the same fate as has fallen to you and they have made the sane statement as you have made, and the same verdict has been delivered in their case as it has been delivered in your case. I said: Who are they? They said: Murara b. ar-Rabia Amiri and Hilal b. Umayya al-Waqafi. They made a mention of these two pious persons to me who had participated in the Battle of Badr and there was an example for me in them. I went away when they named these two persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the Nluslims to talk with three of us from amongst those (persons) who had stayed behind him. The people began to avoid us and their attitude towards us underwent a change and it seemed as if the whole atmosphere had turned (hostile) against us and it was in fact the same atmosphere ot which I was fully aware and in which I had lived (for a fairly long time). We spent fifty nights in this very state and my two friends confined themselves withen their houses and spent (most of the) time in weeping, but as I was young and strong amongst them I got (out of my house), participated in congregational prayers, moved about in the bazar; but none spoke to me. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as he sat amongst (people) after the prayer, greeted him and asked myself whether his lips stirred in response to my greetings (or not). Then I observed prayer beside him and looked at him with stealing glances and when I attended to my prayer, he looked at me and when I cast a glance at him he turned away his eyes from me. And when the harsh treatment of the Muslims towards me extended to a (considerable) length of time, I walked until I climbed upon the wall of the garden of Abu Qatada, and he was my cousin, and I had the greatest love for him. I greeted him but, by Allah, he did not respond to my greetings. I said to him: Abu Qatada, I adjure you by Allah, arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again repeated saying: I adjure you by Allah. arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again adjured him, whereupon he said: Allah and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) are best aware of it. My eyes began to shed tears and I came back climbing down from the wall and as I was walking in the bazar of Medina a Nabatean from amongst the Nabateans of Syria, who had come to sell foodgrains in Medina, asked people to direct him to Kab b. Malik. People gave him the indication by pointing towards me. He came to me and delivered to me a letter of the King of Ghassan and as I was a scribe I read that letter and it was written like this:" Coming to my point, it has been conveyed to us that your friend (the Holy Prophet) is subjecting you to cruelty and Allah has not created you for a place where you are to be degraded and where you cannot find your right place, so you come to us that we should accord you honour. As I read that letter I said: This is also a calamity, so I burnt it in the oven. When out of the fifty days, forty days had passed and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) received no revelation, there came the messenger of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) to me and said: Verily, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has commanded you to remain separate from your wife. I said: Should I divorce her or what (else) should I do? He said: No, but only remain separate from her and dont have sexual contact with her. The same message was sent to my companions. So I said to my wife: You better go to your parents and stay there with them until Allah gives the decision in my case. The wife of Hilal b. Umayya came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, Hilal b. Umayya is a senile person, he has no servant. Do you disapprove of my serving him? He said: No, but dont go near him. She said: By Allah, he has no such instinct in him. By Allah, he spends his time in weeping from that day to this day. Some of the members of my family said to me: Were you to seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) in regard to your wife as he has granted permission to the wife of Hilal b. Umayya to serve him. I said: I would not seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), for I cannot say what Allahs Apostle may say in response to seeking my permission. Moreover, I am a young man. It was in this state that I spent ten more nights and thus fifty nights had passed that (people) had observed boycott with us. It was on the morning of the fiftieth night that I observed my dawn prayer and was sitting on one of the roofs of our houses. And I was in fact sitting in that very state which Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has described about us in these words:" Life had become hard for myself and the earth had compressed despite its vastness," that I heard the noise of an announcer from the peak of the hill of Sal saying at the top of his voice: Kab b. Malik, there is glad tidings for you. I fell down in prostration and came to realise that there was (a message of) relief for me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had informed the people of the acceptance of our repentance by Allah as he offered the dawn prayer. So the people went on to give us glad tidings and some of them went to my friends in order to give them the glad tidings and a person galloped his horse and came from the tribe of Aslam and his horse reached me more quickly than his voice. And when he came to me whose sound I heard, he gave me the glad tidings. I took off my clothes and clothed him with them because of his bringing good news to me and, by Allah, I possessed nothing else (in the form of clothes) than these two on that occasion, and I asked one to lend me two clothes and dressed myself in them. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and on my way I met groups of people who greeted me because of (the acceptance of) repentance and they said: Here is a greeting for you for your repentance being accepted by Allah. (I moved on) until I came to the mosque and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had been sitting there amongst persons. So Talha b. Ubaidullah got up and rushed towards me and he shook hands with me and greeted me and, by Allah, no person stood up (to greet me) from amongst the emigrants except he. Kab said that he never forgot (this good gesture of) Talha. Kab further said: I greeted Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with Assalam-o-Alaikam and his face was glistening because of delight, and he said: Let there be glad tidings and blessings for you, the like of which (you have neither found nor you will find, as you find today) since your mother gave your birth. I said: Allahs Messenger. is this acceptance of repentance from you or from Allah? He said: No, (it is not from ma), it is from Allah, and it was common with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) that as he was happy his face brightened up and it looked like a part of the moon and it was from this that we recognised it (his delight). As I sat before him, I said: Allahs Messenger, am I allowed to give in charity my wealth for Allahs sake and for the sake of His Messenger (may peace be upon him)? Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Keep some property with you as it is better for you. I said: I shall keep with me that part (of my property) which fell to my lot (on the occasion of the expedition of) Khaibar. I said: Allahs Messenger, verily, Allah has granted me salvation because of truth and, therefore, (I think) that repentance implies that I should not speak anything but truth as long as I live. He said: By Allah, I do not know whether anyone amongst the Muslims was put to more severe trial than I by Allah because of telling the truth. And since I made a mention of this to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) up to this day I have not told any lie and, by Allah, I have decided not to tell a lie and I hope that Allah would save me (from trials) for the rest of my life and Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed these verses:" Certainly, Allah has turned in Mercy to the Prophet and the emigrants and the helpers who followed him in the hour of hardship after the hearts of a part of them were about to deviate; then He turned to them in mercy. Surely, to them He is Compassionate, Merciful and (He turned in Mercy) to the three who were left behind until the earth despite its vastness became strait for them and their souls were also straitened to them." And this revelation reached up to the (words):" O you who believe, develop God consciousness, and be with the truthful" (ix. 117-118). Kab said: By Allah, since Allah directed me to Islam there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who told lies, for in regard to those who told lies Allah used harshest words used for anyone as He descended revelation (and the words of Allah are):" They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them so that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. Surely, they are unclean and their resort is Hell, recompense for what they earned. They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them but if you are pleased with them, yet surely Allah is not pleased with the transgressing people" (ix. 95-96). Kab said that the matter of us three persons was deferred as compared with those who took an oath in the presence of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and he accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and Allah did not give any decision in regard to us. It was Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who gave decisions in our case, three who remained behind. (The words of the Quran)" the three who were left behind" do not mean that we remained back from Jihad but these imply that He kept our matter behind them who took oath and presented excuse before Him. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.<D>Narrated `Amr bin Maimun:I saw `Umar bin Al-Khattab a few days before he was stabbed in Medina. He was standing with Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman and `Uthman bin Hunaif to whom he said, "What have you done? Do you think that you have imposed more taxation on the land (of As-Swad i.e. Iraq) than it can bear?" They replied, "We have imposed on it what it can bear because of its great yield." `Umar again said, "Check whether you have imposed on the land what it can not bear." They said, "No, (we havent)." `Umar added, "If Allah should keep me alive I will let the widows of Iraq need no men to support them after me." But only four days had elapsed when he was stabbed (to death ). The day he was stabbed, I was standing and there was nobody between me and him (i.e. `Umar) except `Abdullah bin `Abbas. Whenever `Umar passed between the two rows, he would say, "Stand in straight lines." When he saw no defect (in the rows), he would go forward and start the prayer with Takbir. He would recite Surat Yusuf or An-Nahl or the like in the first rak`a so that the people may have the time to Join the prayer. As soon as he said Takbir, I heard him saying, "The dog has killed or eaten me," at the time he (i.e. the murderer) stabbed him. A non-Arab infidel proceeded on carrying a double-edged knife and stabbing all the persons he passed by on the right and left (till) he stabbed thirteen persons out of whom seven died. When one of the Muslims saw that, he threw a cloak on him. Realizing that he had been captured, the non-Arab infidel killed himself, `Umar held the hand of `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf and let him lead the prayer. Those who were standing by the side of `Umar saw what I saw, but the people who were in the other parts of the Mosque did not see anything, but they lost the voice of `Umar and they were saying, "Subhan Allah! Subhan Allah! (i.e. Glorified be Allah)." `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf led the people a short prayer. When they finished the prayer, `Umar said, "O Ibn `Abbas! Find out who attacked me." Ibn `Abbas kept on looking here and there for a short time and came to say. "The slave of Al Mughira." On that `Umar said, "The craftsman?" Ibn `Abbas said, "Yes." `Umar said, "May Allah curse him. I did not treat him unjustly. All the Praises are for Allah Who has not caused me to die at the hand of a man who claims himself to be a Muslim. No doubt, you and your father (Abbas) used to love to have more non-Arab infidels in Medina." Al-Abbas had the greatest number of slaves. Ibn `Abbas said to `Umar. "If you wish, we will do." He meant, "If you wish we will kill them." `Umar said, "You are mistaken (for you cant kill them) after they have spoken your language, prayed towards your Qibla, and performed Hajj like yours." Then `Umar was carried to his house, and we went along with him, and the people were as if they had never suffered a calamity before. Some said, "Do not worry (he will be Alright soon)." Some said, "We are afraid (that he will die)." Then an infusion of dates was brought to him and he drank it but it came out (of the wound) of his belly. Then milk was brought to him and he drank it, and it also came out of his belly. The people realized that he would die. We went to him, and the people came, praising him. A young man came saying, "O chief of the believers! Receive the glad tidings from Allah to you due to your company with Allahs Apostle and your superiority in Islam which you know. Then you became the ruler (i.e. Caliph) and you ruled with justice and finally you have been martyred." `Umar said, "I wish that all these privileges will counterbalance (my shortcomings) so that I will neither lose nor gain anything." When the young man turned back to leave, his clothes seemed to be touching the ground. `Umar said, "Call the young man back to me." (When he came back) `Umar said, "O son of my brother! Lift your clothes, for this will keep your clothes clean and save you from the Punishment of your Lord." `Umar further said, "O `Abdullah bin `Umar! See how much I am in debt to others." When the debt was checked, it amounted to approximately eighty-six thousand. `Umar said, "If the property of `Umars family covers the debt, then pay the debt thereof; otherwise request it from Bani `Adi bin Ka`b, and if that too is not sufficient, ask for it from Quraish tribe, and do not ask for it from any one else, and pay this debt on my behalf." `Umar then said (to `Abdullah), "Go to `Aisha (the mother of the believers) and say: "`Umar is paying his salutation to you. But dont say: The chief of the believers, because today I am not the chief of the believers. And say: "`Umar bin Al-Khattab asks the permission to be buried with his two companions (i.e. the Prophet, and Abu Bakr)." `Abdullah greeted `Aisha and asked for the permission for entering, and then entered to her and found her sitting and weeping. He said to her, "`Umar bin Al-Khattab is paying his salutations to you, and asks the permission to be buried with his two companions." She said, "I had the idea of having this place for myself, but today I prefer `Umar to myself." When he returned it was said (to `Umar), "`Abdullah bin `Umar has come." `Umar said, "Make me sit up." Somebody supported him against his body and `Umar asked (`Abdullah), "What news do you have?" He said, "O chief of the believers! It is as you wish. She has given the permission." `Umar said, "Praise be to Allah, there was nothing more important to me than this. So when I die, take me, and greet `Aisha and say: "`Umar bin Al-Khattab asks the permission (to be buried with the Prophet ), and if she gives the permission, bury me there, and if she refuses, then take me to the grave-yard of the Muslims." Then Hafsa (the mother of the believers) came with many other women walking with her. When we saw her, we went away. She went in (to `Umar) and wept there for sometime. When the men asked for permission to enter, she went into another place, and we heard her weeping inside. The people said (to `Umar), "O chief of the believers! Appoint a successor." `Umar said, "I do not find anyone more suitable for the job than the following persons or group whom Allahs Apostle had been pleased with before he died." Then `Umar mentioned `Ali, `Uthman, AzZubair, Talha, Sa`d and `Abdur-Rahman (bin `Auf) and said, "Abdullah bin `Umar will be a witness to you, but he will have no share in the rule. His being a witness will compensate him for not sharing the right of ruling. If Sa`d becomes the ruler, it will be alright: otherwise, whoever becomes the ruler should seek his help, as I have not dismissed him because of disability or dishonesty." `Umar added, "I recommend that my successor takes care of the early emigrants; to know their rights and protect their honor and sacred things. I also recommend that he be kind to the Ansar who had lived in Medina before the emigrants and Belief had entered their hearts before them. I recommend that the (ruler) should accept the good of the righteous among them and excuse their wrong-doers, and I recommend that he should do good to all the people of the towns (Al-Ansar), as they are the protectors of Islam and the source of wealth and the source of annoyance to the enemy. I also recommend that nothing be taken from them except from their surplus with their consent. I also recommend that he do good to the Arab bedouin, as they are the origin of the Arabs and the material of Islam. He should take from what is inferior, amongst their properties and distribute that to the poor amongst them. I also recommend him concerning Allahs and His Apostles protectees (i.e. Dhimmis) to fulfill their contracts and to fight for them and not to overburden them with what is beyond their ability." So when `Umar expired, we carried him out and set out walking. `Abdullah bin `Umar greeted (`Aisha) and said, "`Umar bin Al-Khattab asks for the permission." `Aisha said, "Bring him in." He was brought in and buried beside his two companions. When he was buried, the group (recommended by `Umar) held a meeting. Then `Abdur-Rahman said, " Reduce the candidates for rulership to three of you." Az-Zubair said, "I give up my right to `Ali." Talha said, "I give up my right to `Uthman," Sa`d, I give up my right to `Abdur-Rahman bin `Auf." `Abdur-Rahman then said (to `Uthman and `Ali), "Now which of you is willing to give up his right of candidacy to that he may choose the better of the (remaining) two, bearing in mind that Allah and Islam will be his witnesses." So both the sheiks (i.e. `Uthman and `Ali) kept silent. `Abdur-Rahman said, "Will you both leave this matter to me, and I take Allah as my Witness that I will not choose but the better of you?" They said, "Yes." So `Abdur-Rahman took the hand of one of them (i.e. `Ali) and said, "You are related to Allahs Apostle and one of the earliest Muslims as you know well. So I ask you by Allah to promise that if I select you as a ruler you will do justice, and if I select `Uthman as a ruler you will listen to him and obey him." Then he took the other (i.e. `Uthman) aside and said the same to him. When `Abdur-Rahman secured (their agreement to) this covenant, he said, "O `Uthman! Raise your hand." So he (i.e. `Abdur-Rahman) gave him (i.e. `Uthman) the solemn pledge, and then `Ali gave him the pledge of allegiance and then all the (Medina) people gave him the pledge of allegiance.<D>Amr b. Abasa Sulami reported:I in the state of the Ignorance (before embracing Islam) used to think that the people were in error and they were not on anything (which may be called the right path) and worshipped the idols. In the meanwhile I heard of a man in Mecca who was giving news (on the basis of his prophetic knowledge) ; so I sat on my ride and went to him. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was at that time hiding as his people had made life hard for him. I adopted a friendly attitude (towards the Meccans and thus managed) to enter Mecca and go to him (the Holy Prophet) and I said to him: Who are you? He said: I am a Prophet (of Allah). I again said: Who is a Prophet? He said: (I am a Prophet in the sense that) I have been sent by Allah. I said: What is that which you have been sent with? He said: I have been sent to join ties of relationship (with kindness and affection), to break the Idols, and to proclaim the oneness of Allah (in a manner that) nothing is to be associated with Him. I said: Who is with you in this (in these beliefs and practices)? He said: A free man and a slave. He (the narrator) said: Abu Bakr and Bilal were there with him among those who had embraced Islam by that time. I said: I intend to follow you. He said: During these days you would not be able to do so. Dont you see the (hard) condition under which I and (my) people are living? You better go back to your people and when you hear that I have been granted victory, you come to me. So I went to my family. I was in my home when the Messengerof Allah (may peace be upon him) came to Medina. I was among my people and used to seek news and ask people when he arrived in Medina. Then a group of people belonging to Yathrib (Medina) came. I said (to them): How is that person getting on who has come to Medina? They said: The people are hastening to him, while his people (the polytheists of Mecca) planned to kill him, but they could not do so. I (on hearing It) came to Medina and went to him and said: Messenger of Allah, do you recognise me? He said: Yes, you are the same man who met me at Mecca. I said: It is so. I again said: Prophet of Allah, tell me that which Allah has taught you and which I do not know, tell me about the prayer. He said: Observe the dawn prayer, then stop praying when the sun is rising till it Is fully up, for when it rises it comes up between the horns of Satan, and the unbelievers prostrate themselves to it at that time. Then pray, for the prayer is witnessed and attended (by angels) till the shadow becomes about the length of a lance; then cease prayer, for at that time Hell is heated up. Then when the shadow moves forward, pray, for the prayer is witnessed and attended by angels, till you pray the afternoon prayer, then cease prayer till the sun sets, for it sets between the horns of devil, and at that time the unbelievers prostrate themselves before it. I said: Apostle of Allah, tell me about ablution also. He said: None of you who uses water for ablution and rinses his mouth, snuffs up water and blows it, but the sins of his face, and his mouth and his nostrils fall out. When he washes his face, as Allah has commanded him, the sins of his face fall out from the end of his beard with water. Then (when) he washes his forearms up to the elbows, the sins of his arms fall out along with water from his finger-tips. And when he wipes his head, the sins of his head fall out from the points of his hair along with water. And (when) he washes his feet up to the ankles, the sins of his feet fall out from his toes along with water. And if he stands to pray and praises Allah, lauds Him and glorifies Him with what becomes Him and shows wholehearted devotion to Allah, his sins would depart leaving him (as innocent) as he was on the day his mother bore him. Amr b. Abasa narrated this hadith to Abu Umama, a Companion of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and Abu Umama said to him: Amr b. Abasa, think what you are saying that such (a great reward) is given to a man at one place (only in the act of ablution and prayer). Upon this Amr said: Abu Umama, I have grown old and my bones have become weak and I am at the door of death; what impetus is there for me to attribute a lie to Allah and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him)? Had I heard it from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) once, twice, or three times (even seven times), I would have never narrated it, but I have heard it from him on occasions more than these.<D>(O ye who believe! When believing women) who truly believe in Allah (come unto you as fugitives) from Mecca to Medina or al-Hudaybiyyah, (examine them) ask them and let them swear as to their intentions from their coming. (Allah is best aware of their faith) Allah is best aware of their hearts firmness in faith. (Then, if ye know them for true believers) through examination, (send them not back unto the disbelievers) do not send them back to their disbelieving husbands. (They are not) i.e. the believing women, (lawful for the disbelievers) for their disbelieving husbands, (nor are the disbelievers lawful for them) for the believing women. Allah says: a believing woman is not lawful for a disbelieving man nor is a disbelieving woman lawful for a believing man. (And give the disbelievers that which they have spent (upon them)) give theirhusbands that which they have spent on them as dower. This was revealed about Subayah Bint al-Harth al-Aslamiyyah who came to the Prophet (pbuh) in the year of al-Hudaybiyyah, to declare her Islam but her husband Musafir came after her to take her back. The Prophet, Allah bless him and give peace, gave him back the dowry which her husband had given her. In that particular year, and before the revelation of this verse, the people of Mecca had signed a treaty with the Prophet (pbuh) which stipulated that whoever from the people of Mecca embraces Islam can join the Muslims, and whoever of the Muslims embraces the religion of the Meccan pagans is returned to the Muslims; and any woman from the people of Mecca who embraces Islam, the Muslims should pay back the dowry given to her to her husband, and any Muslimwoman who joins the religion of the Meccan pagans, the people of Mecca should pay back her dowry to her husband. This is why the Prophet (pbuh) paid back to Musafir the dowry which he had given to Subayah. (And it is no sin for you) O believers (to marry such women) those who were disbelievers and then embraced Islam (when ye have given them their dues) when you have given them their dowry. Allah says here: any woman who embraces Islam while her husband remains a disbeliever, the sacred bond that ties her to her husband becomes broken and, therefore, she does not have to observe a waiting period and can marry after making sure she is not pregnant. (And hold not to the ties of disbelieving women) He says: any woman who disbelieves in Allah has broken the sacred bond that ties her to her husband; and therefore he should not consider her his wife; (and ask for (the return of) that which ye have spent) He says: ask the people of Mecca to give back what you have spent on them, if your wives join their religion; (and let the disbelievers ask for that which they have spent) on their wives when the latter embrace Islam. And this exactly what they had agreed with the Prophet (pbuh). (That is the judgement of Allah) that is theobligation of Allah. (He judgeth between you) and the people of Mecca. (Allah is Knower) of what is best for you,(Wise) in that which He judged between you. This verse is abrogated by unanimous consensus of Muslims. <D>(He it is who appointed the sun a splendour) for mankind during the daytime (and the moon a light) for them at night, (and measured for her stages) He made it consist of phases, (that ye might know the number of the years, and the reckoning) that you might know the counting of months and days. (Allah created not (all) that save in truth) in order to expound the Truth and the error. (He detaileth the revelations) He details the verses of the Quran with signs of divine Oneness (for people who have knowledge) for people who believe.<D>(Say: O People of the Scripture! Why drive ye back believers) in Allah, Muhammad and the Quran (from the way of Allah) from the Religion of Allah and His worship, (seeking to make it crooked, when you are witnesses?) when you know it to be in the Scripture. (Allah is not unaware of what ye do) Allah is not oblivious to your disbelief: concealing the Truth and committing transgressions. This verse was revealed about those who invited Ammar [Ibn Yasir] and his fellow Muslims to join their religion: Judaism.
Salam, I start work early in the morning, before the morning prayer. Once I start work, I dont get time to pray Fajir. Is it ok if I pray before its actually fajir time?? --T--? --T--	. Allah Taaala says,Translation: Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times. (An-Nisaa v.103) Accordingly, it is not permissible to perform the Fajr salaah before its time sets in. If one performs salaah before its time, it will be void and will have to be repeated[1]. Brother in Islaam, Fajr salaah takes a few minutes only. Request your employer for a short break. Remember, sustenance and barakah are in the Hands of Allah Taaala.Muajul I	Abu Salamah bin Abdur-Rahman said:"I asked Aishah: With what did the Prophet () start his prayer? She said: When he got up to pray at night he would start his prayer with the words: Allahumma Rabba Jibril wa Maikail wa Israfil; Fatirus-samawati wal-ard, alim al-ghaybi wash-shahadah, anta tahkumu bayna ibadika fima kanu fihi yakhtalifun, Allahumma ihdini limakktulifa fihi min al-haqq innaka tahdi man tashaila siratin mustaqim (O Allah, Lord of Jibril, Mikail and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You judge between Your slaves concerning wherein they differ. O Allah, guide me to the disputed matters of truth for You are the One Who guides to the Straight Path)."<D>Narrated Aisha:With the start of the last ten days of Ramadan, the Prophet used to tighten his waist belt (i.e. work hard) and used to pray all the night, and used to keep his family awake for the prayers.<D>It was narrated that Abu Saeed bin Al-Mualla said:"We used to go to the marketplace in the morning at the time of the Messenger of Allah (), and we would pass through the Masjid and pray there."<D>(Only those believe in Our revelations) in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran (who, when they are reminded of them) invited through them to perform the five daily prayers with the call to prayer and the call announcing the start of the prayer, (fall down prostrate) they come in all humility (and hymn the praise of their Lord) and pray by the command of their Lord, (and they are not scornful) they are not too proud to believe in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran or too proud to pray in congregation. This verse was revealed about the hypocrites who were sluggish in their coming to the congregational prayer.<D>(And glorify Him early and late) and pray for Him in the morning and evening. <D>(And fight them) if they initiate fighting against you whether you are in the Sacred Precinct or not (until persecution is no more) until there is not association of partners with Allah in the Sacred Precinct, (and religion is for Allah) and Islam and worship of Allah reign in the Sacred Precinct. (If they desist) from fighting you in the Sacred Precinct, (then let there be no hostility) you are not allowed to kill them (except against wrong-doers) except those who start the fight against you.
If someone wants to decide what to do at the end of his college year, there are many options all of which are for the cause of Islam but he does not know which one to go ahead with, would it be right to pray Istikhara in this situation, when does one pray it, as soon as possible or nearing the time of his decision and how do you pray it? ? --T--? --T--	1. Yes, one may perform Istikhaara Salaat in such a situation.2. When confronted with a situation where one is uncertain about his decision, he should perform 2 Rakaats of Istikhaara Salaat. This is like any other normal Salaat. Thereafter, make Du?aa and beg Allah to guide you to the best option. Recite the Du?aa of Istikhaara if you know it. Thereafter, the inclination of your heart may be taken as a decision.and Allah Taala Knows BestMufti Muhammad Kadwa FATWA DEPT	Ash-Shaibani narrated that:Ash-Shabi said: "I was informed by one who saw the Prophet: He (pbuh) saw a solitary grave, s he lined his Companions (behind him) to pray over it." It was said to him (Ash-Shabi): "Who informed you?" He said: "Ibn Abbas."<D>It wasnarrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:“The Messenger of Allah ()usedto pray (voluntary prayers) at night two by two, and he wouldprayone Rak’ah of Witr.”<D>It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:"When the Messenger of Allah () went to Quba he used to come to Umm Haram bint Milhan and she would feed him. Umm Haram was married to Ubadah bint As-Samit. The Messenger of Allah ( entered upon her and she fed him and checked his head for lice. The Messenger of Allah () fell asleep, then he woke up smiling. She said: What is making you smile, O Messenger of Allah? He said: Some people of my Ummah were shown to me, fighting in the cause of Allah and riding across the sea like kings on thrones. I said: O Messenger of Allah, pray to Allah to make me one of them. So the Messenger of Allah, pray to Allah to make me one of them. So the Messenger of Allah () prayed for her then he slept again." (One of narrators) Al-Harith, said (in his narration): "He slept then he woke up smiling. I said to him: What is making you smile, O Messenger of Allah? He said: Some people of my Ummah were shown to me, fighting in the cause of Allah and riding across the sea like kings on thrones, as he had said the first time. I said: O Messenger of Allah, pray to Allah to make me one of them. He said: You will be one of the first. And she traveled by sea at the time of Muawiyah, then she fell from her mount when she came out of the sea and died."<D>(Hast thou not seen) have you not been informed, O Muhammad, in the Quran (that Allah, He it is Whom all who are in the heavens) of angels (and the earth) of believers (praise) pray to; (and the birds) they praise Him (in their flight) spreading their wings? (Of each) one of them (He knoweth verily the worship) who prays to Him (and the praise) who praises His hymn; it is also said that this means: He knows the prayer of the one who prays to Him and the praises of the one who praises Him; (and Allah is Aware of what they do) of good or evil.<D>Allah will say to them: (Pray not that day for one destruction, but pray for many destructions) for what has befallen you!<D>(But hymn the praise of thy Lord) pray by the command of your Lord, (and be of those who make prostration (unto Him)) of those who prostrate to Him; it is also said that this means: of those who are obedient to Him.
Assalamu alaikum, what is the meaning of reciting quran in tarteel?? --T--? --T--	Allah Taala says in the Quran al-Majeed, [1]( : 4) Translation: and recite the Quran clearly with tartil (in a distinct and well-measured tone). [73:4] In the commentary of this verse, Ali Radhi Allahu Anhu says: tartil means to know the tajweed of the letters and to recognize the places of pausing.[2] Mufti Shafee Rahimahullah writes: The word tartil, according to Imam Raghib as explicated in al-Mufradat, originally means to put together and arrange well the component parts of a word and speech and make it distinct. The purport of the verse is to say that the Quran must not be recited in haste, but in a leisurely manner, distinctly, deliberately and in well-measured tone. At the same time, it is necessary to reflect on its meaning and message. [Mazhari]. In short, tartil basically signifies that the letters and the words must be pronounced clearly and distinctly that will help understanding the Quran, and paying due care to its meaning. The Holy Prophetsrecitation fulfilled the requirements of tartil. Some people inquired from Sayyidah Umm Salamah Radhi Allahu Anha about the Holy Prophetsrecitation of Quran in night-prayers. She emulated his recitation in which every single letter was clear and distinct. [Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasaias quoted by Mazhari]. Tartil includes slow rhythmic recitation and beautification of the voice while reciting. Abu Hurairah Radhi Allahu Anhu narrates that the Messenger of Allahsaid: Allah does not listen to any recitation as much as he listens to the recitation of a Prophet who recites with a beautiful voice	Umm Hani said:"I used to listen to the Prophet () reciting Quran when I was on my roof."<D>It was narrated that Ali bin Abi Talib said:"My beloved () forbade me from doing three things, but I do not say that he forbade the people. He forbade me from wearing gold rings, wearing Qassi, wearing clothes dyed with safflower Mufaddamah, and from reciting the Quran when prostrating or bowing.<D>It was narrated from Aishah that:The Prophet () used to say, when he did a prostration that was required when reciting Quran at night: "Sajada wajhi lilladhi khalaqahu wa sawwarahu wa shaqqa samahu wa basarahu bihawlihi wa quwwatih (My face has prostrated to the One Who created it and formed it, and brought forth its hearing and sight by His power and strength.)"<D>(Save single minded slaves of Allah) who are protected from disbelief and idolatry; it is also said that its meaning is: save those who are chosen for worship and for the profession of Allahs divine Oneness;<D>(Which guideth unto righteousness) which guides to the Truth, guidance and right course, i.e. to there is no deity except Allah, (so we believe in it) we believe in Muhammad (pbuh) and we believe in the Quran (and we ascribe unto our Lord no partner) here meaning the devil.<D>(As for these similitudes, We coin them) We explain them (for mankind, but none will grasp their meaning)i.e. the meaning of the similitude of the Quran (save the wise) those who profess Allahs divine Oneness.
I know it is haram to sleep on your stomach, but is it also haram to lie on your stomach, as well?? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. It is disliked for one to sleep or lie down on ones stomach. Rasulullahonce saw a man lying down on his stomach, upon which he said; [1] This is such a posture which is disliked by Allah. (Sunan at Tirmidhi, Vol 4, Pg 394). And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	Narrated Anas bin Malik:Allahs Apostle used to visit Um Haram bint Milhan she was the wife of Ubada bin As-Samit. One day the Prophet visited her and she provided him with food and started looking for lice in his head. Then Allahs Apostle slept and afterwards woke up smiling. Um Haram asked, "What makes you smile, O Allahs Apostle?" He said, "Some of my followers were presented before me in my dream as fighters in Allahs Cause, sailing in the middle of the seas like kings on the thrones or like kings sitting on their thrones." (The narrator Is-haq is not sure as to which expression was correct). Um Haram added, I said, "O Allahs Apostle! Invoke Allah, to make me one of them;" So Allahs Apostle invoked Allah for her and then laid his head down (and slept). Then he woke up smiling (again). (Um Haram added): I said, "What makes you smile, O Allahs Apostle?" He said, "Some people of my followers were presented before me (in a dream) as fighters in Allahs Cause." He said the same as he had said before. I said, "O Allahs Apostle! Invoke Allah to make me from them." He said, "You are among the first ones." Then Um Haram sailed over the sea during the Caliphate of Muawiya bin Abu Sufyan, and she fell down from her riding animal after coming ashore, and died.<D>Narrated Anas bin Malik:Allahs Apostle used to visit Um Haram bint Milhan she was the wife of Ubada bin As-Samit. One day the Prophet visited her and she provided him with food and started looking for lice in his head. Then Allahs Apostle slept and afterwards woke up smiling. Um Haram asked, "What makes you smile, O Allahs Apostle?" He said, "Some of my followers were presented before me in my dream as fighters in Allahs Cause, sailing in the middle of the seas like kings on the thrones or like kings sitting on their thrones." (The narrator Is-haq is not sure as to which expression was correct). Um Haram added, I said, "O Allahs Apostle! Invoke Allah, to make me one of them;" So Allahs Apostle invoked Allah for her and then laid his head down (and slept). Then he woke up smiling (again). (Um Haram added): I said, "What makes you smile, O Allahs Apostle?" He said, "Some people of my followers were presented before me (in a dream) as fighters in Allahs Cause." He said the same as he had said before. I said, "O Allahs Apostle! Invoke Allah to make me from them." He said, "You are among the first ones." Then Um Haram sailed over the sea during the Caliphate of Muawiya bin Abu Sufyan, and she fell down from her riding animal after coming ashore, and died.<D>It wasnarrated that Abu Sa’eed said:“The Messenger of Allah ()sacrificed a horned, defectless ram with a black stomach, black feetand black around its eyes.”<D>(They try to deceive Allah) contravene against Him and denying Him in secret. It is also said that this means that they were so daring with Allah to the extent that they thought they had deceived Him; (and those who believe), Abu Bakr and all the Companions of Muhammad Allah bless him and give him peace; (and they deceive) lie to (none save themselves; but they perceive not), they do not know that Allah informs His Prophet about that which lies secret in their hearts.<D>((They are) dead) they are lifeless idols, (not living. And they know not when they) i.e. the idols (will be raised) from the graves and give account; it is also said that this means: the disbelievers do not know when they will give account for their deeds; and it is also said: the angels do not know when they will give account.<D>(Thus they will give you the lie regarding what ye say, then ye) i.e. the disbelievers (can neither avert) avert the angels, and it is said this means: avert the idols from testifying against them or avert the chastisement from themselves (nor obtain help) backup. (And whoso among you doeth wrong) whoever among you, O Muslims, disbelieves; it is also said that this means: whosever of you, O disbelievers, remains firm in his disbelief, (We shall make him taste great torment) in the Fire.
There are so many books about wazeefaas on Quraany verses and surah where a human could achieve certain things by reciting them like molana Thanvi has wrote a book called (AAMAAL-E-QURAANI), Molana anzar shah kashmeeri has wrote a book called (GANJEENA-E-ASRAAR). where its written that Ayaat-e- Kursy is for protection, Surah Fatehah is for Shifa etc. Also about different Quaraani verses and duaas where it says that if you read it 70 time for 40 days (Or something similar with different numbers and days), youll have barakah in your wealth etc. In all these cases when someone decides to use the Quaraan or any type of dua as wazeefah for any purposes, what is the right believe (Aqeedah) one muslim should have? as we know, everything happens with the command of Allah, his the one who gives cure, his the one who gives barakah, and his the one who protects from evil. Also when someone wears a taweez for cure or protection which contains Quraany verses or any type of dua, what is the right believe (Aqeedah) one muslim should have?? --T--? --T--	It is our belief that Allah is Faail Mutlaq (Actual Doer) of everything. Nothing comes into existence or prospers without the will and permission of Allah. We are living in this world of means (Darul Asbaab). We adopt means to fulfil our needs. However in doing so, we believe Allah is the actual Doer of what we wish to achieve. If Allah puts affects in the means that we adopt, then it will be successful. The success is not attributed to the means we adopt. [1] Accordingly, the various Aayats of the Quran are tried and tested means. If one adopts any prescription of Amaale Quraan to fulfil ones needs, then he may do so. The affect of the means is decreed by Allah. There is no doubt that the various verses of the Quran as a means of fulfilling ones wishes is most affective in relation to other means. If a persons wishes are not fulfilled, he will still get rewarded for reciting the Quran and expressing confidence in the Quran	Narrated Ibn `Abbas:I used to teach (the Quran to) some people of the Muhajirln (emigrants), among whom there was `Abdur Rahman bin `Auf. While I was in his house at Mina, and he was with `Umar bin Al-Khattab during `Umars last Hajj, `Abdur-Rahman came to me and said, "Would that you had seen the man who came today to the Chief of the Believers (`Umar), saying, O Chief of the Believers! What do you think about so-and-so who says, If `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-andsuch person, as by Allah, the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr was nothing but a prompt sudden action which got established afterwards. `Umar became angry and then said, Allah willing, I will stand before the people tonight and warn them against those people who want to deprive the others of their rights (the question of rulership). `Abdur-Rahman said, "I said, O Chief of the believers! Do not do that, for the season of Hajj gathers the riff-raff and the rubble, and it will be they who will gather around you when you stand to address the people. And I am afraid that you will get up and say something, and some people will spread your statement and may not say what you have actually said and may not understand its meaning, and may interpret it incorrectly, so you should wait till you reach Medina, as it is the place of emigration and the place of Prophets Traditions, and there you can come in touch with the learned and noble people, and tell them your ideas with confidence; and the learned people will understand your statement and put it in its proper place. On that, `Umar said, By Allah! Allah willing, I will do this in the first speech I will deliver before the people in Medina." Ibn `Abbas added: We reached Medina by the end of the month of Dhul-Hijja, and when it was Friday, we went quickly (to the mosque) as soon as the sun had declined, and I saw Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail sitting at the corner of the pulpit, and I too sat close to him so that my knee was touching his knee, and after a short while `Umar bin Al-Khattab came out, and when I saw him coming towards us, I said to Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail "Today `Umar will say such a thing as he has never said since he was chosen as Caliph." Sa`id denied my statement with astonishment and said, "What thing do you expect `Umar to say the like of which he has never said before?" In the meantime, `Umar sat on the pulpit and when the callmakers for the prayer had finished their call, `Umar stood up, and having glorified and praised Allah as He deserved, he said, "Now then, I am going to tell you something which (Allah) has written for me to say. I do not know; perhaps it portends my death, so whoever understands and remembers it, must narrate it to the others wherever his mount takes him, but if somebody is afraid that he does not understand it, then it is unlawful for him to tell lies about me. Allah sent Muhammad with the Truth and revealed the Holy Book to him, and among what Allah revealed, was the Verse of the Rajam (the stoning of married person (male & female) who commits illegal sexual intercourse, and we did recite this Verse and understood and memorized it. Allahs Apostle did carry out the punishment of stoning and so did we after him. I am afraid that after a long time has passed, somebody will say, By Allah, we do not find the Verse of the Rajam in Allahs Book, and thus they will go astray by leaving an obligation which Allah has revealed. And the punishment of the Rajam is to be inflicted to any married person (male & female), who commits illegal sexual intercourse, if the required evidence is available or there is conception or confession. And then we used to recite among the Verses in Allahs Book: O people! Do not claim to be the offspring of other than your fathers, as it is disbelief (unthankfulness) on your part that you claim to be the offspring of other than your real father. Then Allahs Apostle said, Do not praise me excessively as Jesus, son of Marry was praised, but call me Allahs Slave and His Apostles. (O people!) I have been informed that a speaker amongst you says, By Allah, if `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-and-such person. One should not deceive oneself by saying that the pledge of allegiance given to Abu Bakr was given suddenly and it was successful. No doubt, it was like that, but Allah saved (the people) from its evil, and there is none among you who has the qualities of Abu Bakr. Remember that whoever gives the pledge of allegiance to anybody among you without consulting the other Muslims, neither that person, nor the person to whom the pledge of allegiance was given, are to be supported, lest they both should be killed. And no doubt after the death of the Prophet we were informed that the Ansar disagreed with us and gathered in the shed of Bani Sa`da. `Ali and Zubair and whoever was with them, opposed us, while the emigrants gathered with Abu Bakr. I said to Abu Bakr, Lets go to these Ansari brothers of ours. So we set out seeking them, and when we approached them, two pious men of theirs met us and informed us of the final decision of the Ansar, and said, O group of Muhajirin (emigrants) ! Where are you going? We replied, We are going to these Ansari brothers of ours. They said to us, You shouldnt go near them. Carry out whatever we have already decided. I said, By Allah, we will go to them. And so we proceeded until we reached them at the shed of Bani Sa`da. Behold! There was a man sitting amongst them and wrapped in something. I asked, Who is that man? They said, He is Sa`d bin Ubada. I asked, What is wrong with him? They said, He is sick. After we sat for a while, the Ansars speaker said, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and praising Allah as He deserved, he added, To proceed, we are Allahs Ansar (helpers) and the majority of the Muslim army, while you, the emigrants, are a small group and some people among you came with the intention of preventing us from practicing this matter (of caliphate) and depriving us of it. When the speaker had finished, I intended to speak as I had prepared a speech which I liked and which I wanted to deliver in the presence of Abu Bakr, and I used to avoid provoking him. So, when I wanted to speak, Abu Bakr said, Wait a while. I disliked to make him angry. So Abu Bakr himself gave a speech, and he was wiser and more patient than I. By Allah, he never missed a sentence that I liked in my own prepared speech, but he said the like of it or better than it spontaneously. After a pause he said, O Ansar! You deserve all (the qualities that you have attributed to yourselves, but this question (of Caliphate) is only for the Quraish as they are the best of the Arabs as regards descent and home, and I am pleased to suggest that you choose either of these two men, so take the oath of allegiance to either of them as you wish. And then Abu Bakr held my hand and Abu Ubada bin `Abdullahs hand who was sitting amongst us. I hated nothing of what he had said except that proposal, for by Allah, I would rather have my neck chopped off as expiator for a sin than become the ruler of a nation, one of whose members is Abu Bakr, unless at the time of my death my own-self suggests something I dont feel at present. And then one of the Ansar said, I am the pillar on which the camel with a skin disease (eczema) rubs itself to satisfy the itching (i.e., I am a noble), and I am as a high class palm tree! O Quraish. There should be one ruler from us and one from you. Then there was a hue and cry among the gathering and their voices rose so that I was afraid there might be great disagreement, so I said, O Abu Bakr! Hold your hand out. He held his hand out and I pledged allegiance to him, and then all the emigrants gave the Pledge of allegiance and so did the Ansar afterwards. And so we became victorious over Sa`d bin Ubada (whom Al-Ansar wanted to make a ruler). One of the Ansar said, You have killed Sa`d bin Ubada. I replied, Allah has killed Sa`d bin Ubada. `Umar added, "By Allah, apart from the great tragedy that had happened to us (i.e. the death of the Prophet), there was no greater problem than the allegiance pledged to Abu Bakr because we were afraid that if we left the people, they might give the Pledge of allegiance after us to one of their men, in which case we would have given them our consent for something against our real wish, or would have opposed them and caused great trouble. So if any person gives the Pledge of allegiance to somebody (to become a Caliph) without consulting the other Muslims, then the one he has selected should not be granted allegiance, lest both of them should be killed."<D>Aisha reported that a Jew from among the Jews of Banu Zuraiq who was called Labid b. al-Asam cast spell upon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with the result that he (under the influence of the spell) felt that he had been doing something whereas in fact he had not been doing that. (This state of affairs lasted) until one day or during one night Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made supplication (to dispel its effects). He again made a supplication and he again did this and said to Aisha:Do you know that Allah has told me what I had asked Him? There came to me two men and one amongst them sat near my head and the other one near my feet and he who sat near my head said to one who sat near my feet or one who sat near my feet said to one who sat near my head: What is the trouble with the man? He said: The spell has affected him. He said: Who has cast that? He (the other one) said: It was Labid b. Asam (who has done it). He said: What is the thing by which he transmitted its effect? He said: By the comb and by the hair stuck to the comb and the spathe of the date-palm. He said: Where is tbap He replied: In the well of Dhi Arwan. She said: Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) sent some of the persons from among his Companions there and then said: Aisha. by Allah, its water was yellow like henna and its trees were like heads of the devils. She said that she asked Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as to why he did not burn that. He said: No, Allah has cured me and I do not like that I should induce people to commit any high-handedness in regard (to one another), but I only commanded that it should be buried.<D>It was narrated by Abdul-Muhaimin bin Abbas bin Sahl bin Sad As-Saidi, from his father, from his grandfather, that:The Prophet said: "There is no prayer for one who does not have ablution, and there is no ablution for one who does not mention the Name of Allah (before it). There is no prayer for one who does not send blessing, (Salat) upon the Prophet, and there is no prayer for one who does not love the Ansar." (Daif)Another chain with similar wording.<D> And from his narration on the authority of Ibn Abbas that he said concerning the interpretation of Allahssaying (By the emissaries, (sent) one after another): (By the emissaries, (sent) one after another) He says: Allah swears by the many angels who are sent one after another, just like horses follow one another; it is also said that these are the angels who are sent with the good, i.e. Gabriel, Michael and Seraphiel.<D>(That He) that Muhammad (pbuh) (may know that they) i.e. the messengers (have indeed conveyed the messages of their Lord) the angels protected them just as they are protecting you; it is also said that this means: so that the messengers, Muhammad and other messengers, know that the angels have conveyed the message from Allah; and it is also said that this means: so that the jinn and human beings know that the messengers have conveyed the messages of their Lord. (He surroundeth all their doings) He has full knowledge of all the angels that surround them, (and He keepeth count of all things) it is also said that He knows their number just as He knows the state of the one who is wrapped up in his raiment.And of the surah in which the Enshrouded One is mentioned, which is all Meccan-except for His saying (Leave Me to deal with the deniers, lords of ease and comfort (in this life); and do thou respite them awhile) which is Medinan-and consists of 19 verses, 285 words and 838 letters:Surah 73: The Enshrouded One (al?Muzzammil)And of the surah in which the Enshrouded One is mentioned, which is all Meccanexcept for His saying (Leave Me to deal with the deniers, lords of ease and comfort (in this life); and do thou respite them awhile) which is Medinan and consists of 19 verses, 285 words and 838 letters:<D>Say to them, O Muhammad, (Bethink you: If it is from Allah) if this Quran is from Allah (and ye reject it) saying that it is not from Allah, what will Allah do to you? (Who is further astray) from the Truth and guidance (than one who is at open feud) than one who is in opposition to the Truth and guidance; and it is also said that this means: than one who is in enmity with the Prophet (pbuh)? The reference here is to Abu Jahl.
Is there A Sunnah regarding the procedure of naming a baby. Like saying the Aazaan before naming him then saying we have named u so and so?? --T--? --T--	There is no sunnah procedure for naming a child. Refer to #30558 for some guidelines on what to do when a child is born. And Allah Tal Knows Best	And Abu Huraira said, "When Allahs Apostle raised his head from (bowing) he used to say "Sami`a l-lahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa laka l-hamd." He Would invoke Allah for some people by naming them:"O Allah! Save Al-Walid bin Al-Walid and Salama bin Hisham and `Aiyash bin Abi Rabi`a and the weak and the helpless people among the faithful believers O Allah! Be hard on the tribe of Mudar and let them suffer from famine years like that of the time of Joseph." In those days the Eastern section of the tribe of Mudar was against the Prophet.<D>Narrated `Abdullah:Once the Prophet was offering the prayer in the shade of the Ka`ba. Abu Jahl and some Quraishi men sent somebody to bring the Abdominal contents of a shecamel which had been slaughtered somewhere in Mecca, and when he brought them, they put them over the Prophet Then Fatima (i.e. the Prophets daughter) came and threw them away from him, and he said, "O Allah! Destroy (the pagans of) Quraish; O Allah! Destroy Quraish; O Allah Destroy Quraish," naming especially Abu Jahl bin Hisham, `Utba bin Rabi`a, Shaiba bin Rabi`a, Al Walid bin `Utba, Ubai bin Khalaf and `Uqba bin Abi Mitt. (The narrator, `Abdullah added, "I saw them all killed and thrown in the Badr well).<D>Masruq reported:It was mentioned beforeAisha that prayer is invalidated (in case of passing) of a dog, an ass and a woman (before the worshipper, when he is not screened). Upon this Aisha said: You likened us to the asses and the dogs. By Allah I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) saying prayer while I lay on the bedstead interposing between him and the Qibla. When I felt the need, I did not like to wit to front (of the Holy Prophet) and perturb the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) and quietly moved out from under its (i. e. of the bedstead) legs.<D>Allah explained the expiation for saying to ones wife: you are unlawful to me just like my mother is (Zihar), saying: (Those who put away their wives (by saying they are as their mothers)) those who make unlawful for themselves sexual intercourse with their wives (and afterward would go back on that which they have said) then go back on making it lawful; ((the penalty) in that case (is) the freeing of a slave before they touch one another. Unto this) freeing of a slave (ye are exhorted) as an expiation of the Zihar; (and Allah is informed of what ye do) regarding the Zihar, of expiation and other things.<D>They are) i.e. al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat (but names) idols (which ye have named ye and your fathers) you have appointed them as deities; it is also said that this means: you and your forefathers have made them, (for which Allah hath revealed) regarding their worship or naming (no warrant) no Scripture wherein is found your proof. (They follow) they do not worship al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat or that which they call deities (but a guess) except through surmise and have no certainty about their worship (and that which (they) themselves desire) and they also worship them because they follow their own desires. (And now the guidance from their Lord) the explanation in the Quran that Allah has no son or partner (hath come unto them) to the people of Mecca.<D>And from his narration on the authority of Ibn Abbas that he said regarding the interpretation of Allahs saying (By those who set the ranks in battle order): (By those who set the ranks in battle order) Allah swore by the angels who are, in heaven, aligned in rows like the rows of the believers in prayer.
Salam, mufti. 1) I am currently doing Hifdh and I was wondering wether I can listen to audio quran recitation and recite along it, example; recite along simultaniously with the Qari that I am listening to with my headphones inorder to improve my tajweed and pick out my mistakes is this permissable? 2) If the above question is permissable, then am I allowed to speed up the Qaris recitation ie. make the audio speed x1.5 of the original speed, so that I can revise as much of quran as possible in a short time period. Jazakallah.? --T--? --T--	1) It is permissible to recite Quran simultaneously with an audio recitation of the Quran.[1] One shall be rewarded for any efforts made to improve ones Qiraah (recitation).[2] 2) The Quran is the sacred text from Allah which deserves the utmost respect. Listening to a sped up audio of the Quran will be permissible on condition that the pronunciation is not altered nor is it done as a means of mockery	Narrated AbuHurayrah:When the Messenger of Allah () finished a prayer in which he had recited (the Quran) loudly, he asked: Did any of you recite along with me just now? A man replied: Yes, Messenger of Allah. He said: I am wondering what is the matter with me that I have been contended with reciting the Quran. He said: When the people heard that from the Messenger of Allah () they ceased reciting (the Quran) along with him at the prayers in which he recited aloud.Abu Dawud said: This tradition reported by Ibn Ukaimah has also been narrated by Mamar, Yunus, and Usamah b. Zaid on the authority of al-Zuhri similar to the tradition of Malik.<D>Ibn Abbas reported with regard to the words:" Do not move thy tongue there with to make haste," that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) felt it hard and he moved his lips. Ibn Abbas said to me (Said b. Jubair): I move them just as the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) moved them. Then said Said: I move them just as Ibn Abbas moved them, and he moved his lips. Allah, the Exalted, revealed this:" Do not move your tongue therewith to make haste. It is with US that its collection rests and its recital" (al-Quran, ixxv. 16). He said: Its preservation in your heart and then your recital. So when We recite it, follow its recital. He said: Listen to it, and be silent and then it rests with Us that you recite it. So when Gabriel came to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), he listened to him attentively, and when Gabriel went away, the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) recited as he (Gabriel) had recited it.<D>Ata reported it on the authority of Abu Huraira who said:Recitation (of Surat al-Fatiha) in every (rakah) of prayer in essential. (The recitation) that we listened to from the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) we made you listen to it. And that which he recited inwardly to us, we recited it inwardly for you. And he who recites Umm al-Quran, it is enough for him (to complete the prayer), and he who adds to it (recites some other verses of the Holy Quran along with Surat al-Fatiha), it is preferable for him.<D>(And in truth We have made the Quran easy to remember) recite and write; it is also said that this means: We have made the recitation of the Quran easy; (but is there any that remembereth) is there any that seeks knowledge and hence be helped to acquire it?<D> (When they listen to that which hath been revealed unto the messenger) when they hear Jafar Ibn AbiTalibs recitation of what has been revealed to the messenger, (thou seest their eyes overflow with tears because of their recognition of the Truth) their recognition of the traits and description of Muhammad (pbuh) in their Scripture. (They say: Our Lord) O our Lord, (we believe) in You, in Your Book and in Your Messenger Muhammad. (Inscribe us as among the witnesses) make us of the Community of Muhammad (pbuh) who believe.<D>(Never cometh there unto them) whenever Gabriel comes to their Prophet with (a new reminder from their Lord) i.e. the Quran: verse after verse and surah after surah, as if the coming of Gabriel, time after time, and the recitation of Muhammad (pbuh) and their listening to it are new, not that the Quran is new, (but they listen to it while they play) while they mock Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran.
Asalamu-alaykum This morning after my fajr salah, I was making a dua as one does , my concern is that I accidently uttered some words in my dua which I wholeheartedly didnt mean as I was meaning to say something totally opposite, I meant to request from Allah that he makes jahannam haraam for me and my family and muslims, HOWEVER I verbally said Allah make jannat haraam for me , my family and muslims.. No muslim would ever want jannat haraam on them, I made a massive mistake due to my weakness, will this mistake have any negative impact in the hereafter ? Totally worried, I have since this morning been making astagfar and Allah swt knows what was in my heart when these words were uttered, since then I have been requested Allah to forgive me and will insha ALLAH be more careful in future in dua. Please advise Jazakallah? --T--? --T--	. You state that it was a slip of the tongue and you did not mean to make such a duaa. Accordingly, you will not be taken to task for it nor will it have any negative impact in the hereafter. Consider the following Hadith of Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam): Translation: Verily Allah has pardoned for my Ummah: their mistakes, their forgetfulness and that which they have been forced to do under duress. (Ibn Maajah 2043)Muajul I	It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah () said:"Whoever catches up with a Rakah of the prayer, then he has caught up with it."<D>It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah () said:"Whoever catches up with a Rakah of the prayer, then he has caught up with the prayer."<D>Jabir said:"Messenger of Allah went out to As-Safa and said.We will start with that with which Allah started. Then he recited: Verifly, as-Safa and Al-Marwah (two Mountains in Makkah) are of the symbols of Allah." (Sahih)Chpater 169. Where To Stand On As-Safa<D>(Seest thou not) have you not been informed, O Muhammad, in the Quran (how Allah sendeth down water) rain (from the sky and then the earth becometh green) with vegetation (upon the morrow? Lo! Allah is Subtile) in making plants grow, (Aware) of their place.<D>(There is no reproach) there is no sin or offence (for the Prophet in that which Allah maketh his due) in the dispensation Allah makes for him, by making him marry. (That was Allahs way) thus was Allahs decree (with those who passed away of old) before Muhammad (pbuh); the reference here is to David and his marriage to the wife of Uriya; and it is also said that this refers to the marriage of Solomon with Balqis (and the commandment of Allah is certain destiny) the decree of Allah must necessarily take place.<D>(And when they had cast) their staffs and ropes, (Moses said) to them: (That which ye have brought) that which you have cast (is magic. Lo! Allah will make it vain) Allah will make it void. (Lo! Allah upholdeth not) Allah is not pleased with (the work of mischief-makers) of sorcerers.
A person reads salaah he gets doubt in the number of his sujood (whilst in Sajdah), if he has done one or two. Sometimes this doubt is strong, sometimes 50/50, sometimes weak and other times not there at all. What should his person do. ?? --T--? --T--	If a person is in doubt regarding whether he has done one or two Sajdahs, then: 1) If this is the first time that this happens, then he should start his Salaah from the beginning 2) If this happens repeatedly then he should continue based on whatever he is more inclined towards (ghalib zan). Whilst trying to figure out ones inclination, if he waits without reciting anything (tasbeeh) for the duration of three Tasbeehs, then he will have to do Sajdah Sahw.[i] 3) If he is uncertain of his inclination, he should continue based on what is certain (the lesser amount). 4) In this scenario he should also do Sajdah Sahw at the end	It wasnarrated that Ghudaif bin Harith said:“I came to ‘Aishah andasked: ‘Did the Messenger of Allah () recite Qur’an loudly orsoftly?’ She said: ‘Sometimes he would recite loud and sometimessoftly.’ I said, ‘Allahu Akbar! Praise is to Allah Who has madethismatter one of broad scope.’”<D>Abdullah bin Abi Qais narrated:"I asked Aishah how the recitation of the Prophet (S) was at night. [Would he recite silently o audibly?] So she said: He would do both of those. Sometimes he was silent with his recitation and sometimes it was audible. So I said: All praise is due to Allah, the One who made the matter broad."<D>Narrated Ubayd ibn Khalid as-Sulami,:A man from the Companions of the Prophet (), said: The narrator Sad ibn Ubaydah narrated sometimes from the Prophet () and sometimes as a statement of Ubayd (ibn Khalid): The Prophet () said: Sudden death is a wrathful catching.<D>Then He mentioned the sign of His divine Oneness, saying: (Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth) i.e. in their making; or as it is said: in the making of what is in them, (and the difference of night and day) in the alternation of night and day, and in the increase and decrease of their duration, (and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men) in their livelihoods, (and the water) rain (which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving) through rain (the earth after its death) after suffering by drought and being dried up, (and dispersing) creating (all kinds of beasts) male and female (therein, andthe ordinance of the winds) in changing the direction of the wind towards the right and towards the left, coming sometimes from the East and sometimes from the West, sometimes carrying torment and sometimes mercy: (and the clouds obedient) subservient (between heaven and earth) He says: in all these (are signs) indications of the Lords divine Oneness (for people who have sense) who believe that they are from Allah.<D>(Neither out of reach) such that they are available sometimes and unavailable at other times (nor yet forbidden) from when they look at it,<D>(Men whom neither merchandise) which may bring them profit (nor) hand to hand (sale beguileth) preoccupies (from remembrance of Allah) from the obedience of Allah; it is also said that this means: from performing the five daily prayers (and constancy in prayer) the performance of the five daily prayers with their required ritual ablution, bowings, prostrations and that which is enjoined in their prescribed times (and paying) from their wealth (to the poor their due; who fear a day) who fear the chastisement of the Day of Judgement (when hearts and eyeballs will be overturned) changing from state to state, such that sometimes they are aware and sometimes they are not;
If someone is reading Zuhar Fard salaah, while his in his third rakaat, zohar time ends and Asr time starts, is this zuhar salaah valid or will have to repeat it? Also wanted to know if someone is reading the 2 rakaat sunnah after zuhar fard salaah and the time ends while his in his second rakaat, is this 2 rakaat sunnah valid or will have to repeat it? Whatever the ruling is for the above masalah, will the same rule apply for Magrib fard salaah and the 2 rakaat sunnah after?? --T--? --T--	(1) If one is performing the Dhuhr Salaah and the time of Dhuhr elapses, the Dhuhr Salaah will be valid, and one will not have to make Qadha for the Dhuhr Salaah. [1] However, one will be sinful for delaying the Salaah from its prescribed time. Allah Taalah states in the Quraan:Translation: Indeed Salaah has been made obligatory for the believers at fixed hours. (Surah Al-Nisaa, Verse 103) (2) The two rakaats Sunnah will be valid. The same ruling will apply for the Sunnats after the Maghrib Salaah.[2]Muhammad I	Ibn Umar reported:The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said in Mina the prayer of a traveller (short prayer) ; Abu Bakr and Umar did the same and Uthmia did it for eight years or six years. Hafs (one of the narrators) said: Ibn Umar would also say two rakahs at Mina and then go to bed. I said to him: O uncle, I wish you could have said two rakahs (of Sunnah prayer after shorenting the Fard prayer). He said: Were I to do that, I would have completed the prayer.<D>Abd Allah b. Mas’ud said:Persevere in observing these five times of prayer where the announcement for them is made, because they are from the paths of right guidance. And Allah, the Might, the Majestic, has laid down for his prophet () the paths of right guidance. I have seen the time when no one stayed away from prayer except a hypocrite whose hypocrite was well known. I witnessed the time when a man would be brought swaying between two men till he was set up in the row (of the prayer). Every one of us has a mosque of his in his house. If you were to pray in your houses and stay from your mosques. You would abandon the Sunnah (practice) of your prophet, and if you were Abandon the Sunnah (Practice) of your Prophet, you would become an unbeliever.<D>Abu Huraira reported:The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: He who purified himself in his house, and then he walked to one of the houses of Allah for the sake of performing a Fard (obligatory act) out of the Faraid (obligatory acts) of Allah, both his steps (would be significant) as one of them would obliterate his sin and the second one would raise his status.<D>(Lo! We did reveal the Torah) to Moses, (wherein is guidance) from error (and a light) the explanation of stoning, (by which) by the Torah (the Prophets who surrendered (unto Allah)) those who surrendered to Allah from the time of Moses to the time of Jesus, in the interval of which there were 1,000 prophets (judged the Jews) the forefathers who were Jews, (and the rabbis) He says: those who judged between them were the godly men of knowledge and the ascetics (and the priests) all the other men of knowledge ((judged) by such of Allahs Scripture as they were bidden to observe) by that which they acted upon and called other people to, as in the Book of Allah, (and thereunto) i.e. about the legal ruling of stoning (were they witnesses. So fear not mankind) regarding the display of the traits and description of Muhammad and the legal ruling of stoning, (but fear Me) for concealing them. (And barter not My revelations) through concealment of the traits and description of Muhammad (pbuh) and the verse of stoning (for a little gain) for a paltry portion in your means of living. (Whoso judgeth not by that which Allah hath revealed) Allah says: whoever does not show that which Allah has shown in the Torah regarding the traits and description of Muhammad and the verse of stoning: (such are disbelievers) in Allah, the messenger and the Scripture.<D>(Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease) We shall make easy for him acts of obedience and give him success, time and again, to perform acts of obedience; and it is also said this means: We shall give him success, time and again, to give alms for the sake of Allah; this refers to Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.<D>(And ye know) you indeed know and heard about the punishment (of those of you who broke) who have taken the covenant (the Sabbath) the day of Saturday and this at the time of David (pbuh) (how We said unto them: Be ye apes, despised and hated!) turned into humiliated and base apes.
Is it true that when you make intention (NIyyat) for fard salaah, you have to be still for this niyyat to be valid? for exmaple, someone is about to miss his rakaat behind the Imaam, so he runs to join, he makes his fard salaah intention while running, then joins the salaah immediately as soon as he gets to the saff (line), is this persons salaah valid?? --T--? --T--	One should not rush to join the congregation. Instead, one should prepare for salah ahead of time and allow enough time to reach the masjid with calmness and dignity. If the salah has begun and one fears that the rakah may be missed, one should proceed calmly to the salah and make up whatever has been missed after the imam completes the salah. It is not necessary to verbally pronounce the intention or to be still when making the intention. The intention will be valid as long as one is aware of the salah he intends to perform when starting the salah.[1] And Allah Tal Knows Best	Ibn Buhaina reported:The dawn prayer had commenced when the Messen- ger of Allah (may peace be upon him) saw a person observing prayer, whereas the Muadhdhin had pronounced the Iqama. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) remarked: Do you say four (rakahs) of Fard in the dawn prayer?<D>Narrated Malik bin Huwairith:Two men came to the Prophet with the intention of a journey. The Prophet said, "When (both of) you set out, pronounce Adhan and then Iqama and the oldest of you should lead the prayer."<D>Abu Huraira reported:The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: He who purified himself in his house, and then he walked to one of the houses of Allah for the sake of performing a Fard (obligatory act) out of the Faraid (obligatory acts) of Allah, both his steps (would be significant) as one of them would obliterate his sin and the second one would raise his status.<D>(And those who believe) in Allah, Muhammad and the Quran (and do good works) acts of obedience, privately between them and their Lord: i.e. the Companions of Muhammad (pbuh) (and believe in that which is revealed unto Muhammad) and believe in that with which Allah sent down Gabriel to Muhammad (pbuh) (and it is) i.e. the Quran (the Truth from their Lord. He riddeth them of their ill deeds) i.e. their sins by means of jihad (and improveth their state) and improves their condition, intention and works in the life ofhe world; and it is said: He makes their matter manifest in Islam. <D>(And We brought the Children of Israel across the sea, and Pharaoh with his hosts pursued them in rebellion) with their words (and transgression) with the intention of killing them, (till, when the (fate of) drowning overtook him, he exclaimed: I believe that there is no God save Him in whom the Children of Israel) Moses and his companions (believe, and I am of those who surrender (unto Him)) following their religion.<D>(Allah will not take you to task for that which is unintentional in your oaths) Allah does not take you to task for the expiation of unintentional oaths, (but He will take you to task for the oaths which ye swear in earnest) He takes you to task for the intention of your hearts when you make oaths. (The expiation thereof) the expiation of the oath which is not unintentional (is the feeding of ten of the needy with the average of that wherewith ye feed your own folk) of bread and seasoning which you feed to them at lunch and dinner, (or the clothing of them) or the clothing of ten needy people whereby their nudity is covered: a shawl, a gown or a loin cloth, (or the liberation of a slave) whichever it is of these three options, (and for him who finds not (the wherewithal to do so)) any one of these three options (then a three day fast) consecutively. (This) which I have mentioned (is the expiation of your oaths when ye have sworn) and do not honour your oath; (and keep your oaths) the uttering of your oaths as well as the expiation of your oaths. (Thus Allahexpoundeth unto you His revelations) His commands and prohibitions, as He expounds the expiation of oaths (in order that ye may give thanks) in order that you may show gratitude for expositing His commands and prohibitions.
I suffer from recurring Alopecia. I shed alot of hair, when I sleep & wake up theres hair on the pillow, on my clothes theres hair, when I read salaah, on my burka Ill find hair, even in the kitchen too Ill find hair. My question is 1. Is their anything I can read for my hair loss? 2. Can I cut my long hair short to make it more manageable?? --T--? --T--	We make dua that Allah Taala grant you shifa. Ameen. We advise you to seek medical advice on this issue. You may revert to us on your second question thereafter	Abdullah reported that Allah had cursed those women who tattooed and who have themselves tattooed, those who pluck hair from their faces and those who make spaces between their teeth for beautification changing what God has created. This news reached a woman of the tribe of Asad who was called Umm Yaqub and she used to recite the Holy Quran. She came to him and said:What is this news that has reached me from you that you curse those women who tattooed and those women who have themselves tattooed, the women who pluck hair from their faces and who make spaces between their teeth for beautification changing what God has created? Thereupon Abdullah said: Should I not curse one upon whom Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has invoked curse and that is in the Book also. Thereupon that woman said: I read the Quran from cover to cover, but I did not find that in it. whereupon he said: If you had read (thoroughly) you would have definitely found this in that (as) Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has said:" What Allahs Messenger brings for you accept that. and what he has forbidden you. refrain from that." That woman said: I find this thing in your wife even now. Thereupon he said: Go and see her. She reported: I went to the wife of Abdullah but found nothing of this sort in her. She came back to him and said: I have not seen anything. whereupon he said: Had there been anything like it in her, I would have never slept with her in the bed.<D>Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Muminin:Bakkar ibn Yahya said that his grandmother narrated to him: I entered upon Umm Salamah. A woman from the Quraysh asked her about praying with the clothes which a woman wore while she menstruated. Umm Salamah said: We would menstruate in the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (). Then each one of us refrained (from prayer) during menstrual period. When she was purified, she would look at the clothe in which she menstruated. If it were smeared with blood, we would wash it and pray with it; if there were nothing in it, we would leave it and that would not prevent us from praying with it (the same clothe). As regards the woman who had plaited hair - sometimes each of us had plaited hair - when she washed, she would not undo the hair. She would instead pour three handfuls of water upon her head. When she felt moisture in the roots of her hair, she would rub them. Then she would pour water upon her whole body.<D>Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:Allahs Apostle said, "I saw myself (in a dream) near the Ka`ba last night, and I saw a man with whitish red complexion, the best you may see amongst men of that complexion having long hair reaching his earlobes which was the best hair of its sort, and he had combed his hair and water was dropping from it, and he was performing the Tawaf around the Ka`ba while he was leaning on two men or on the shoulders of two men. I asked, Who is this man? Somebody replied, (He is) Messiah, son of Mary. Then I saw another man with very curly hair, blind in the right eye which looked like a protruding out grape. I asked, Who is this? Somebody replied, (He is) Messiah, Ad-Dajjal."<D>Then Allah mentioned his blessings so that they thank Him and believe in Him, saying: (And Allah hath given you in your houses) the houses of mud (an abode) and dwelling, (and hath given you (also), of the hides of cattle) of their wool, fur and hair, (houses) i.e. tents and canopies (which ye find light (to carry) on the day of migration) travel (and on the day of pitching camp; and of their wool) the wool of sheep (and their fur) the fur of camels (and their hair) the hair of goats, (caparison) wealth (and comfort) benefit (for a while) until their extinction or wearing out.<D>(Hast thou not seen) have you not been informed in the Scripture about (those who praise themselves for purity?) those who absolve themselves from transgression. The reference here is to Buhayr Ibn Amr and Marhab Ibn Zayd. (Nay, Allah purifieth) absolves from sins (whom He will) whoever is fit for it, (and theywill not be wronged even the hair upon a date stone) their sins will not be diminished even by the hair upon a date stone.<D>They said) the apostles said: (Your evil augury) your toughness and ill omen (be with you) from Allah due to your own deeds! (Is it because ye are reminded (of the Truth)) do you find us of ill omen just because we reminded you of Allah and warned you by Him? (Nay, but you are froward folk) you are folk who associate partners with Allah?
salam, when I was teenager I had a friend who was syed. I was naughty and as prank put him in a situation where someone had sex with him. Since homosexuality is great sin and I feel guilty for putting my friend through it. Even though I was also framed by person who wanted to do it to bring my friend with me. And i left my friend there who later told me what happened. Anyway i did not do anything myself. Now my friend is deceased. I want to know what I can do for his forgiveness and for my forgiveness. I feel more guilty since he was syed. Please tell me a way that we both feel free of this sin. Thanks? --T--? --T--	Homosexuality is a grave sin. Allah speaks about the nation of Lut ( ) who were involved in this wretched act;{80} {81} {82}{83}{84} Translation: And remember Lut when he said to his people, Do you commit such immorality which none before you have ever committed? Indeed, you approach men with lust, instead of women. Rather, you are a transgressing people. Their only response was to say, Evict them from your city! Indeed, they are men who keep themselves pure. So We saved him and his family, except for his wife; she was of those who remained (with the evildoers). And We rained upon them a rain (of stones). Behold, how was the outcome of the criminals! If one influences another to commit a sinful act, they both will receive the sin of that action. The sinner will be responsible due to his commitment of that action and the influencer will receive the sin in relation to his encouragement. Simply by not participating does not absolve one from the sin of that action. Rasulullah ( ) says, () He who sets a good precedent in Islam, there is a reward for him for this (act of goodness) and reward of that also who acted according to it subsequently, without any deduction from their rewards. He who sets in Islam an evil precedent, there is upon him the burden of that, and the burden of him also who acted upon it subsequently, without any deduction from their burden. However, we commend your acknowledgement of the sin and your attempt to remedy the situation. Allah ( ) with His infinite mercy and love has given you this chance for redemption. We advise you to beseech Allah and seek His forgiveness for yourself and on behalf of your friend. Completely disassociate yourself from that sin and vow never to return to it. Alongside that, be mindful in performing your daily prayers. Give charity and recite Quran on behalf of your friend as well. May Allah forgive you and your friend and grant him Jannah. Ameen	Narrated Ali ibn AbuTalib:AbuSalih al-Ghifari reported: Ali (once) passed by Babylon during his travels. The muadhdhin (the person who calls for prayer) came to him to call for the afternoon prayer. When he passed by that place, he commanded to announce for the prayer. After finishing the prayer he said: My affectionate friend (i.e. the Prophet) prohibited me to say prayer in the graveyard. He also forbade me to offer prayer in Babylon because it is accursed.<D>Narrated Al-Ahnaf bin Qais:While I was sitting with some people from Quraish, a man with very rough hair, clothes, and appearance came and stood in front of us, greeted us and said, "Inform those who hoard wealth, that a stone will be heated in the Hell-fire and will be put on the nipples of their breasts till it comes out from the bones of their shoulders and then put on the bones of their shoulders till it comes through the nipples of their breasts the stone will be moving and hitting." After saying that, the person retreated and sat by the side of the pillar, I followed him and sat beside him, and I did not know who he was. I said to him, "I think the people disliked what you had said." He said, "These people do not understand anything, although my friend told me." I asked, "Who is your friend?" He said, "The Prophet said (to me), O Abu Dhar! Do you see the mountain of Uhud? And on that I (Abu Dhar) started looking towards the sun to judge how much remained of the day as I thought that Allahs Apostle wanted to send me to do something for him and I said, Yes! He said, I do not love to have gold equal to the mountain of Uhud unless I spend it all (in Allahs cause) except three Dinars (pounds). These people do not understand and collect worldly wealth. No, by Allah, Neither I ask them for worldly benefits nor am I in need of their religious advice till I meet Allah, The Honorable, The Majestic." <D>Narrated Malik bin Al-Huwairith:On my departure from the Prophet he said to me and to a friend of mine, "You two, pronounce the Adhan and the Iqama for the prayer and let the elder of you lead the prayer."<D>(Warn them) O Muhammad (of the Day of the approaching (doom)) of the horrors of the Day of Doom which is the Day of Judgement, (when the hearts will be choking the throats) because of grief and distress due to the exasperation they feel inwardly, ((when) there will be no friend) no close friend to help (for the wrong-doers) for the idolaters, (nor any intercessor who will be heard) upon interceding for them.<D>(A day when friend can in naught avail friend) the day when no relative is of any benefit to his relative, and when no disbeliever is of any avail to another disbeliever, in relation to interceding to Allah or avoiding Allahs punishment, (nor can they be helped) nor can they avert the torment which they will face,<D>(And whoso taketh Allah and His messenger and those who believe) Abu Bakr and his fellow believers, seeking their assistance and help (for friend (will know that), lo! the party of Allah) the soldiers of Allah, i.e. Muhammad and his Companions (they are the victorious) over their enemies.
If someone has missed 4 years of salaah just say from 2002 2006 and he knows this exactly with the year and dates. Can he still make a general intension when reading his missing salaah (Doing qadha)? general intesntion means like instead of saying the specific year and date, every time he repeats the missing salaah, he will make a intension like this, The first Fajr i have missed in my life, i am doing qadha for 2 rakaat fajr which is the first one i missed in my life (Allahu-Akbar) . In urdu it will be like this (Zindagi ki sab se pehly choty hoi fajr ki do rakaat namaz ki mai kaza karta hoo (Allahu-Akbar)and this is how he repeats (qadha) all his missing salaah by making this same intension for every salaah, in this case is his namaz valid and acceptable??? --T--? --T--	It is permissible to make a general intention (as mentioned above) for your missed Salaah even though one knows the exact dates of the missed salaah. The intention to perform ones last or first Salaah that he missed will suffice	Narrated `Aisha:Allahs Apostle never missed two rak`at before the Fajr prayer and after the `Asr prayer openly and secretly.<D>It was narrated from Abu Qatadah that when they missed the prayer because they slept until the sun rose, the Messenger of Allah () said:"Let any one of you pray it during its time tomorrow."<D>Amr in Shuaib narrated from his father that his grandfather said:"The Messenger of Allah () came out to his Companions when they were disputing about the Divine Decree, and it was as if pomegranate seeds had burst on his face (i.e. turned red) because of anger. He said: Have you been commanded to do this, or were you created for this purpose? You are using one part of the Quran against another part, and this is what led to the doom of the nations who came before you." Abdullah bin Amr said: "I was never happy to have missed a gathering with the Messenger of Allah () as I was to have missed that gathering."<D>(And if a wave enshroudeth them like awnings) like the clouds in their tremendousness, (they cry unto Allah, making their faith pure for Him only. But when He bringeth them safe to land, some of them) some of the disbelievers (compromise) in their speech and works, such that they are softer than they were. (None denieth Our signs) Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran (save every traitor ingrate) who disbelieves in Allah and is ungrateful for His bounties.<D>(Did we take them (wrongly) for a laughing stock) we made them subservient to us in the life of the world, (or have our eyes missed them) and we did not see them?<D>(The Messiah, son of Mary, was no other than a messenger) sent to people, (messengers (the like of whom) had passed away before him. And his mother was a saintly woman. And they both used to eat (earthly) food) they were both servants who used to eat food. (See) O Muhammad (how we make the revelations)the signs that Jesus and his mother were not gods (clear for them, and see) O Muhammad (how they areturned away) through lies!
What should I pray whilst in this extensive traveling journey. Qasr or full salat? I am in this travel period now and in the first 10 days of it. There is a quite a bit of uncertainity regarding days I will spend in a specific place. I.E My first day I was told to go to this another place in two days. I am aware of the stay of fifteen days ruling; requires full salat. But in my case, I am not aware of my travel. What should I do? ? --T--? --T--	You will be a musafir throughout your stay in China and you will have to make Qasr for Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha salaats	Abdullah bin Amr said:"The Messenger of Allah said to me: Fast one day of the month and you will have the reward of what is left. I said: I am able to do more than that. He said: Fast two days and you will have the reward of what is left. I said: I am able to do more than that. He said: Fast three days and you will have the reward of what is left. I said: I am able to do more than that. He said: Fast four days and you will have the reward of what is left. I said: I am able to do more than that. The messenger of Allah said: The best fasting is the fast of Dawud; he used to fast one day and not the next." 2406. It was narrated that Abu Dharr said: "My beloved Prophet advised me to do three things which I will never give up, if Allah wills. He advised me to pray Duha to pray Witr before sleeping, and to fast three days of each month."<D>Narrated Uqbah ibn Amir:The Prophet () said: The day of Arafah, the day of sacrifice, the days of tashriq are (the days of) our festival, O people of Islam. These are the days of eating and drinking.<D>Aisha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) decided to observe itikaf, he prayed in the morning and then went to the place of his itikaf, and he commanded that a tent should be pitched for him, and it was pitched. He (once) decided to observe itikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan. Zainab (the wife of the Holy Prophet) commanded that a tent should be pitched for her. It was pitched accordingly. And some other wives of Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) commanded that tents should be pitched for them too. And they were pitched. When the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) offered the morning prayer, he looked and found (so many) tents. Thereupon he said:What is this virtue that these (ladies) have decided to acquire? He commanded his tent to be struck and abandoned itikaf in the month of Ramadan and postponed it to the first ten days of Shawwal.<D>(He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days) of the days of the beginning of the life of the world whereby one day is 1,000 years of the days we know, the first day being Sunday and the last Friday; (then He mounted the Throne) He established Himself on the Throne and it is said He filled it. Before He created the heavens and the earth, Allah was established on the Throne without any modality (bila-kayf). (He knoweth all that entereth the earth) of rain, treasures and dead created beings, (and all that emergeth therefrom) from the earth of dead created beings, vegetation, water and treasures (and all that cometh down from the sky) of provision, rain, angels and misfortunes (and all that ascendeth therein) of angels, the angels who record peoples actions and works; (and He is with you) and He is Aware of you (wheresoeverye may be) on land or at sea. (And Allah is Seer of what ye do) of good or evil. <D>(Who created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them) of created beings and marvels (in six Days) of the beginning of creation, the length of each day was 1,000 years of the days that you count presently; the first day was Sunday and the last day Friday, (then He mounted the Throne. The Beneficent! Ask any one informed concerning Him) ask those who possess knowledge about Allah, and they will inform you!<D>(Say) O Muhammad: (Disbelieve ye) O people of Mecca (verily in Him Who created the earth in two Days) each day the equivalent of 1,000 days of the days which you count: Sunday, Monday, etc., (and ascribe ye unto Him rivals) from among the idols? (He (and none else) is the Lord of the Worlds) the one who created them is the Lord of all that which has a spirit.
As Salamu Alaikum I own a few furniture retail outlets in mulitle towns. Is is compulsory for me to close during Jumaah hours on a Friday? Majority of my staff are non muslim. Currently on a Friday, all muslim staff are given time off from 12-2 pm. The store in which I am based closes from 12-2pm. Please advise.? --T--? --T--	It is not compulsory to close your shop during Jummah time. Your non-muslim employees may continue working at the shop at that time[1]	Nafi reported that Ibn Umar said:I met lbn Sayyad twice and said to some of them (his friends): You state that it was he (the Dajjal). He said: By Allah, it is not so. I said: You have not told me the truth; by Allah some of you informed me that he would not die until he would have the largest number of offspring and huge wealth and it is he about whom it is thought so. Then Ibn Sayyad talked to us. I then departed and met him again for the second time and his eye had been swollen. I said: What has happened to your eye? He said: I do not know. I said: This is in your head and you do not know about it? He said: If Allah so wills He can create it (eye) in your staff. He then produced a sound like the braying of a donkey. Some of my companions thought that I had struck him with the staff as he was with me that the staff broke into pieces, but, by Allah, I was not conscious of it. He then came to the Mother of the Faithful (Hafsa) and narrated it to her and she said: What concern you have with him? Dont you know that Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) said that the first thing (by the incitement of which) he would come out before the public would be his anger?<D>Nafi reported that Ibn Umar said:I met lbn Sayyad twice and said to some of them (his friends): You state that it was he (the Dajjal). He said: By Allah, it is not so. I said: You have not told me the truth; by Allah some of you informed me that he would not die until he would have the largest number of offspring and huge wealth and it is he about whom it is thought so. Then Ibn Sayyad talked to us. I then departed and met him again for the second time and his eye had been swollen. I said: What has happened to your eye? He said: I do not know. I said: This is in your head and you do not know about it? He said: If Allah so wills He can create it (eye) in your staff. He then produced a sound like the braying of a donkey. Some of my companions thought that I had struck him with the staff as he was with me that the staff broke into pieces, but, by Allah, I was not conscious of it. He then came to the Mother of the Faithful (Hafsa) and narrated it to her and she said: What concern you have with him? Dont you know that Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) said that the first thing (by the incitement of which) he would come out before the public would be his anger?<D>Nafi reported that Ibn Umar said:I met lbn Sayyad twice and said to some of them (his friends): You state that it was he (the Dajjal). He said: By Allah, it is not so. I said: You have not told me the truth; by Allah some of you informed me that he would not die until he would have the largest number of offspring and huge wealth and it is he about whom it is thought so. Then Ibn Sayyad talked to us. I then departed and met him again for the second time and his eye had been swollen. I said: What has happened to your eye? He said: I do not know. I said: This is in your head and you do not know about it? He said: If Allah so wills He can create it (eye) in your staff. He then produced a sound like the braying of a donkey. Some of my companions thought that I had struck him with the staff as he was with me that the staff broke into pieces, but, by Allah, I was not conscious of it. He then came to the Mother of the Faithful (Hafsa) and narrated it to her and she said: What concern you have with him? Dont you know that Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) said that the first thing (by the incitement of which) he would come out before the public would be his anger?<D>(They said) the magicians said to Moses: (O Moses! Either throw first) either you throw your staff to the ground first, (or let us be the first to throw?)<D>He said: This is my staff whereon I lean) when I am tired, (and wherewith I beat down branches for mysheep, and wherein I find other uses) different other uses. <D>(Then Moses threw his staff and lo! it swallowed that which they did falsely show) of wizardry.
a person lives in Isipingo Beach and has been living in Isipingo for more than 20 years, he has a house and owns and runs two businesses in ispingo. He still lives and works in ispingo Beach for most of the year This person bought a flat in surat, in a street where his grandfather used to live, and passed away many many years ago. He goes to the flat once every few months and his period of stay in surat varies from less than 14 days upto 20 days. When he is not in surat he gives out the flat on rent to people from south africa who go to Surat for holiday or medical treatment. When he purchased the flat he made intention that due to it being in the area where his ancestors used to live this will also be his house / . 1) will surat become his while ispingo Beach remains his ? Thus he will have 2 and will never be a musafir when he goes to surat 2) Can he read full Salaah in surat if he is only staying there for 10 days in that particular journey, because he has an intention to return to surat for another week or two after three months and this is the home town of his ancestors (including grandparents)? --T--? --T--	Watan asli ( ) is defined as, 1) The place where your wife and children stay or 2) The place where you were born and grew up or 3) The place you intend to stay permanently [1] In the enquired situation, the person merely bought a house in Surat. He does not intend living there permanently neither does he have his wife and children there. Accordingly, 1) Surat will not become his. 2) He will make Qasr Salaah when he goes to Surat except if his staying in Surat for fifteen consecutive days or more[2]	It was narrated from Aishah that:The Messenger of Allah () recited Surat Al-Araf in maghrib and split it between two rakahs.<D>It was narrated that Zaid bin Thabit said:"This Verse - And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell - was revealed six months after the Verse which was revealed in Surat Al-Furqan."<D>Jabir bin Abdullah narrated:During the two Rakah of Tawaf, the Messenger of Allah recited the two Surat of Ikhlas, "Say: O you disbelievers!" and: "Say: He is Allah, (the) One."<D>(Lo! the number of the months with Allah) he says: the year is counted by months, i.e. the months of the year in which the poor-due is paid (is twelve months by Allahs ordinance) in the Guarded Tablet (in the day) from the day (that He created the heavens and the earth. Four of them) four of these months (are sacred): Rajab, Dhul-Qadah, Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram: (that is the right religion) that is the right calculation: it neither increases or decreases. (So wrong not) harm not (yourselves) through transgression (in them) in those months; it is also said: in the sacred months. (And wage war on all the idolaters) in the sacred months and in other months (as they are waging war on all of you) all together. (And know) O believers (that Allah is with those who keep their duty (unto Him)) with those who ward off disbelief, idolatry, indecencies, the breaking of treaties and fighting during the sacred months.<D>.(And for him who is forgiven somewhat by his brother) whoever forgives the killing and takes instead blood money, (prosecution according to usage) Allah commands the person who asks for blood money to claim this money according to practised usage: three years if it is a full blood money, two years if it is half of the blood money, or one year if it is a third (and payment unto him) the person who is required to pay blood money is commanded to give the custodians of the murdered person what is due to them (in kindness) without the need to go to court or making it difficult for them. (This) this pardon (is an alleviation) appeasement (and a mercy from your Lord) towards the killer such that he is not killed. (He who transgresseth after this) after taking the blood money and kills the murderer (will have a painful doom) he shall be killed and will not be forgiven or allowed to pay blood money.<D>(Say) O Muhammad: (Disbelieve ye) O people of Mecca (verily in Him Who created the earth in two Days) each day the equivalent of 1,000 days of the days which you count: Sunday, Monday, etc., (and ascribe ye unto Him rivals) from among the idols? (He (and none else) is the Lord of the Worlds) the one who created them is the Lord of all that which has a spirit.
asar time starts at 3:55 just say someone completed his zuhar fard salaah at 3:54:58 (2 seconds before Asar starts, is his salaah valid? The above exmaple is according to his clock which he uses to look at the times, as you know that theres always couple of seconds or minutes difference between clocks, so even though, according to his clock, they still was 2 seconds left, but according to his friend or cousins clock, Asar time has already started. what am trying to say is, is it ok for a person to base his prayer decisions according to his own clock time even though other clocks are showing different times?? --T--? --T--	In the enquired situation, the issue is not about his zuhr salah being valid or not. The zuhr salah will be valid even if the zuhr time expired according to another watch. The issue is whether his zuhr salah is qadha or not. A Muslim ought to be sensitive to performing his salah on time. He should avoid delaying his salah until the last moment or even to the extent that creates a doubt whether his salah is ada (performed on time) or qadha (performed out of time). If one is aware that the time on his watch is different from other watches, he should adjust his watch according to the standard time.[1] And Allah Tal Knows Best	Anas reported that a person came to Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) said:Allahs Messenger, I have committed an offence which deserves imposition of haad, so impose it upon me according to the Book of Allah. Thereupon he said: Were you not present with us at the time of prayer? He said: Yes. Thereupon he said: You have been granted pardon.<D>This tradition has been transmitted by Abu Hurairah from the Prophet (). This version has:He said each time: He should give her the appropriate beating according to Allah’s Book, but not Hurl reproaches at her. He said a fourth time: If she does it again, he should give her the appropriate beating according to Allah’s Book, and then should sell her even if only for a rope of hair.<D>Juwairiya reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) came out from (her apartment) in the morning as she was busy in observing her dawn prayer in her place of worship. He came back in the forenoon and she was still sitting there. He (the Holy Prophet) said to her:You have been in the same seat since I left you. She said: Yes. Thereupon Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) said: I recited four words three times after I left you and if these are to be weighed against what you have recited since morning these would outweigh them and (these words) are:" Hallowed be Allah and praise is due to Him according to the number of His creation and according to the pleasure of His Self and according to the weight of His Throne and according to the ink (used in recording) words (for His Praise)."<D>(And who sendeth down water) rain (from the sky in (due) measure) according to the knowledge of the storer, (and We revive a dead land therewith) and We revive through it a barren land that had hitherto no vegetation. (Even so will ye be brought forth) Even so you will be revived and brought forth from the graves as We revive the barren land and bring forth from it vegetation;<D>(And, O my people! Act according to your power) act in your dwellings according to your religion to destroy me, (lo, I (too) am acting) to destroy you. (You will soon know on whom there cometh a doom that will abase him) and destroy, (and who it is that lieth) about Allah. (And watch!) wait for my destruction! (Lo! I am watcher with you) I am also waiting for your destruction.<D>(And say unto those who believe not) in Allah and the Last Day nor in the revealed Scriptures and prophets: (Act according to your power) in your dwellings act according to your religion so as to destroy me. (Lo! we (too) are acting) to destroy you.
Umeed he app kheriyat se honge insha Allah. Question ye he ke me ne aik kaam ke pora hone ki mannat mani or Mannat ye thi he allah talla mera falan kaam ho jaye to me falan ghalat kaam chorh don ga.. allah talla ne rahmat ki or mera matlooba kaam ho gayalakin ghalat kaam jis ko chorhna tha wo kam to ho gaya lakin chota nahi. Mannat pori na kar sakne ka kiya hal hei.? --T--? --T--	Aap par kaffarah lazim he	It has been narrated on the authority of Abd al-Rahman b. Abd Rabb al-Kaba who said:I entered the mosque when Abdullah b. Amr b. al-As was sitting in the shade of the Kaba and the people had gathered around him. I betook myself to them and sat near him. (Now) Abdullah said: I accompanied the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) on a journey. We halted at a place. Some of us began to set right their tents, others began to compete with one another in shooting, and others began to graze their beasts, when an announcer of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) announced that the people should gather together for prayer, so we gathered around the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). He said: It was the duty of every Prophet that has gone before me to guide his followers to what he knew was good for them and warn them against what he knew was bad for them; but this Umma of yours has its days of peace and (security) in the beginning of its career, and in the last phase of its existence it will be afflicted with trials and with things disagreeable to you. (In this phase of the Umma), there will be tremendous trials one after the other, each making the previous one dwindle into insignificance. When they would be afflicted with a trial, the believer would say: This is going to bring about my destruction. When at (the trial) is over, they would be afflicted with another trial, and the believer would say: This surely is going to be my end. Whoever wishes to be delivered from the fire and enter the garden should die with faith in Allah and the Last Day and should treat the people as he wishes to be treated by them. He who swears allegiance to a Caliph should give him the piedge of his hand and the sincerity of his heart (i. e. submit to him both outwardly as well as inwardly). He should obey him to the best of his capacity. It another man comes forward (as a claimant to Caliphate), disputing his authority, they (the Muslims) should behead the latter. The narrator says: I came close to him (Abdullah b. Amr b. al-As) and said to him: Can you say on oath that you heard it from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him)? He pointed with his hands to his ears and his heart and said: My ears heard it and my mind retained it. I said to him: This cousin of yours, Muawiya, orders us to unjustly consume our wealth among ourselves and to kill one another, while Allah says:" O ye who believe, do not consume your wealth among yourselves unjustly, unless it be trade based on mutual agreement, and do not kill yourselves. Verily, God is Merciful to you" (iv. 29). The narrator says that (hearing this) Abdullah b. Amr b. al-As kept quiet for a while and then said: Obey him in so far as he is obedient to God; and diqobey him in matters involving disobedience to God.<D>It was narrated from ‘Umar bin Khattab that he went out one day tothe mosque of the Messenger of Allah (), and he found Mu’adh binJabal sitting by the grave of the Prophet (), weeping. He said:“Why are you weeping?” He said: “I am weeping because ofsomethingthat I heard from the Messenger of Allah (). I heard theMessengerof Allah () say: ‘A little showing off is polytheismand whoevershows enmity towards a friend of Allah has declared waron Allah.Allah loves those who se righteousness and piety arehidden, thosewho, if they are absent, are not missed, and if theyare present, theyare not invited or acknowledged. Their hearts arelamps of guidanceand they get out of every trial and difficulty.’”<D>Qais b. Ubada reported:I was in the company of some persons, amongst whom some were the Companions of Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him) in Medina, that there came a person whose face depicted the fear (of Allah). Some people said: He is a person from amongst the people of Paradise; he is a person from amongst the people of Paradise. He observed two short rakahs of prayer and then went out. I followed him and he got into his house and I also got in and we began to converse with each other. And when he became familiar (with me) I said to Him: When you entered (the mosque) before (your entrance in the house) a person said so and so (that you are amongst the people of Paradise), whereupon he said: It is not meet for anyone to say anything which he does not know. I shall (now) tell you why they (say) this. I saw a dream during the lifetime of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and narrated it to him. I seemed to be in a garden [he described its vastness, its rich fructification and its verdure]; in the midst of it, there stood an iron pillar, with its base in the earth and its summit in the sky: and upon its summit there was a handhold. It was said to me: Climb up this (pillar). I said to him (visitant in the dream): I am unable to do it. Thereupon a helper came to me, and he (supported) me (by catching hold of my) garment from behind and thus helped me with his hand and so I climbed up till I was at the summit of the pillar, and grasped the handhold. It was said to me: Ho d it tightly. It was at this that I woke up when (the handhold) was in fthe grip) of my hand. I narrated it (the dream) to Allahs Apostle (may peace be upon him), whereupon he said: That garden implies al-Islam and that pillar implies the pillar of Islam. And that handhold is the firmest faith (as refered to in the Quran). And you will remain attached to Islam until you shall die. And that man was Abdullah b. Salim.<D>(Obey Allah and obey the messenger) regarding the prohibition of intoxicant drinks, (and beware!) of declaring them lawful or of drinking them. (But if ye turn away) from obeying them in relation to the prohibition of intoxicant drinks, (then know that the duty of Our messenger) Muhammad (is only plain) i.e. in a language that you understand (conveyance (of the message)) on behalf of Allah.<D>(And He showeth you) O people of Mecca (His tokens) His marvels: the sun, the moon, the stars, the day, the night, the mountains, the clouds, the seas, etc., all these are signs of Allah. (Which, then, of the tokens) of the signs (of Allah do ye deny) and claim is not from Allah?<D>(And establish prayer) perfect the five daily prayers, (and pay the poor-due) pay the poor what is due from your wealth; (and whatever of good) of righteous deeds, and the poor-due and charitable works (ye send before for your souls) you save for yourselves, (ye will find it) you will find its reward (with Allah) from Allah. (Lo! Allah is Seer) knows your intentions (of what ye do) of what you spend in charity and the poor- due.
assalam alaikum, Pls let me know the sharia rule for 1. I have a pet cat is she pure after she delivered babies as she moves in our home every where? 2. Is our salaah valid if she comes in front while praying? 3. Are the prayer mat najis when she sits on them?? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramat ullahi wa-barakatuh. A cat is regarded to be paak (pure). If the cat sits in front of you whilst performing salaah, the salaah will be valid. If the cat sits on the musallah (prayer mat), it will not be impure.[i] And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	Narrated Jarir bin Abdullah:I gave the pledge of allegiance to Allahs Apostle for the following:1. offer prayers perfectly 2. pay the Zakat (obligatory charity)3. and be sincere and true to every Muslim.<D>Narrated Ibn Umar:Allahs Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles):1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is Allahs Apostle.2. To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly.3. To pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory charity) .4. To perform Hajj. (i.e. Pilgrimage to Mecca)5. To observe fast during the month of Ramadan.<D>Narrated Abu Huraira:One day while the Prophet was sitting in the company of some people, (The angel) Gabriel came and asked, "What is faith?" Allahs Apostle replied, Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, (the) meeting withHim, His Apostles, and to believe in Resurrection." Then he further asked, "What is Islam?" Allahs Apostle replied, "To worship Allah Alone and none else, to offer prayers perfectly to pay the compulsory charity (Zakat) and to observe fasts during the month of Ramadan." Then he further asked, "What is Ihsan (perfection)?" Allahs Apostle replied, "To worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot achieve this state of devotion then you must consider that He is looking at you." Then he further asked, "When will the Hour be established?" Allahs Apostle replied, "The answerer has no better knowledge than the questioner. But I will inform you about its portents.1. When a slave (lady) gives birth to her master.2. When the shepherds of black camels start boasting and competing with others in the construction of higher buildings. And the Hour is one of five things which nobody knows except Allah.The Prophet then recited: "Verily, with Allah (Alone) is the knowledgeof the Hour--." (31. 34) Then that man (Gabriel) left and the Prophet asked his companions to call him back, but they could not see him. Then the Prophet said, "That was Gabriel who came to teach the people their religion." Abu Abdullah said: He (the Prophet) considered all that as a part of faith.<D>(And when My servants) the people of the Book (question thee concerning Me) whether I am near or far, (then surely I am nigh) then inform them, O Muhammad, that I am close when it comes to answering. (I answer the prayer of the supplicant when he crieth unto Me. So let them respond to Me) let them obey My Messenger (and believe in Me) and in My Messenger before asking, (in order that they may be led rightfully) so that they may be guided and have their prayers answered.<D>(He is the Living One) who dies not. (There is no God) who does this (save Him. So pray unto Him) so profess His divine Oneness, (making religion pure for Him (only)) making your worship and profession of Allahs divine Oneness sincere to Him. (Praise be to Allah) gratitude and lordship belong to Allah, (the Lord of the Worlds) the Lord of all that which has a spirit and moves on the face of the earth!<D>(He it is Who maketh you to go) it is He Who protects you when you travel (on the land) on mounting beasts (and the sea) on ships (till, when ye are in the ships and they sail with them) with people aboard (with a fair breeze) gentle and calm (and they are glad therein) the sailors are happy with the gentle breeze, (a storm wind reaches them) i.e. the ships (and the wave cometh unto them from every side and they deem) they know (that they are overwhelmed) destroyed (therein; (then) they cry unto Allah, making their faith pure for Him only) singling Him out alone in their supplication; (If Thou deliver us from this) storm and hardship, (we truly will be of the thankful) among the obedient believers.
I have a question regarding practice of Deen . Alhamdulillah, my siblings and I are up in a very Deen I household and as such have a lot of knowledge of Deen and have always been very practicing. Now, my two eldest brothers( one who is a Hafiz and one who is almost a Hafiz, one is in college and the other in high school) have been having trouble praying their five daily Salah for about two years now. And now for the past 6-7 months they have stopped praying 5 times a day. Now this really scares me and worries both me and my parents. I am really worried because this hurts my parents and I am scared for my brothers, and the major sins that they are committing. I am really worried because they just seem to be going further and further away and I dont know how to help them. I also dont want to drive them further away from Deen by giving advice in the wrong manner ( forcing them to pray, etc.) There is one thing tho, I know that the reason they stopped praying is because of all the expectations and judgements that the Muslim community has put on them. No matter what they do no one seems to be happy with them. The past few years have been really hard, because we were homeschooling and we didnt get to do a lot of things that normal people do. Things wrrewalwaya really tense in our gouse because of small things, like if my brothers didnt go to the masjid my dad wouldnt talk to them for days or if they wanted to get a haircut they wouldnt be allowed to. I know that my parents were only ever trying to help and nurture us, but sometimes things did get too extreme. I think that things just got too much for my brothers and they went completely the other way. Now I wanna help them, and talk to them in a way that they will actually listen and not wave me off like they do everyone else. Im scared that if we pressure them too much it will only drive them further away from Deen. But I still want them to realize the error of their ways, and I want to help them. Some days it feels like theres no hope and things just keep getting worse and worse. I know that guidance is only in the hands of Allah swt, and Im scared that guidance will not be given to my brothers. My parents blame themselves for my brothers current state, but I keep reminding them that they did nothing wrong. I dont know how to make things right and I just want us to be a happy, deeni family like we used to be. I would appreciate it if u kept this private and it would mean so much to me if u replied. Jazakallah, a Sister in Islam ( 15 years old)? --T--? --T--	We take note of the contents of your email. It is encouraging to note your passion for Deen and your desire to help your siblings become better Muslims. Make Allh Ta`l help you fulfill this endeavor. Ameen. Rasulullah Sallalahu Alayhi Wasallam has stated in a Hadith, Translation: Adolescence is a branch of insanity.1 Masha-Allah, you realize the importance of helping your brothers overcome the challenges they are currently facing and Insha-Allah your effort will not go in vain. Be confident that by the Will of Allah you will be able to help them. A person in his youth faces many challenges from biological to financial, from family to social. The different feelings tend to cloud their rationale and they end up making serious mistakes. If they are not carefully handled, the mistakes could develop into perpetual habits and thus aggravating the problem. It is the responsibility of seniors to bring balance in their lives and use diplomacy and wisdom in doing so. What you state regarding your siblings is a typical conduct of a youth. We advise you to adopt the following ways: Speak to them with a soft tone, respect and dignity. They may feel they deserve to be talked to with respect and not be scolded at every time. Keep a very friendly and positive attitude towards them and hopefully this will soften their hearts towards you and they will be more willing to listen to you. Allow them to confide in you and share their sentiments with you; It may be that your siblings feel lonely, deserted and abandoned. Spend quality time with them and bond with them. Encourage them with wisdom and remind them that the doors of mercy are always open and true happiness lies in the Akhirah. You seem to have a very good relationship with your parents. Try to contribute to a change in your parents mindset. Consider the following advice narrated by Faqeehul Ummah Mufti Mahmood Saheb Gangohi Rahimahullah of Hazrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb Rahimahullah, Nowadays parents should behave towards their children as children. Father should act as a son; not with the awe and fear of yesteryear. He should deal with love, tenderness and affection. Son it is time for the meals. son it is time for bed, etc. These are all request; as if one brother is talking to another; for the era of dictating and commanding are over (Ashrafs Blessings, Page 369) While you may witness them demonstrating unsuitable behaviour and reacting unjustifiably, console them and show your sisterly love and affection to them. Try to diagnose the cause of their behaviour. Spend family time together for example, have meals together and have common and light hearted conversations. Also go out as a family and spend quality time. Most important of all, family members should show love and affection to each other. Turn to Allah and make Dua for love and muhabbat in the family. Request your parents to do the same as well/ Through patience and perseverance, your siblings will come around and learn to establish a strong connection with Allah Tal. Insha Allh. Keep hope in Allah and your efforts will be appreciated by Allah	Narrated Ibn `Abbas:I used to teach (the Quran to) some people of the Muhajirln (emigrants), among whom there was `Abdur Rahman bin `Auf. While I was in his house at Mina, and he was with `Umar bin Al-Khattab during `Umars last Hajj, `Abdur-Rahman came to me and said, "Would that you had seen the man who came today to the Chief of the Believers (`Umar), saying, O Chief of the Believers! What do you think about so-and-so who says, If `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-andsuch person, as by Allah, the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr was nothing but a prompt sudden action which got established afterwards. `Umar became angry and then said, Allah willing, I will stand before the people tonight and warn them against those people who want to deprive the others of their rights (the question of rulership). `Abdur-Rahman said, "I said, O Chief of the believers! Do not do that, for the season of Hajj gathers the riff-raff and the rubble, and it will be they who will gather around you when you stand to address the people. And I am afraid that you will get up and say something, and some people will spread your statement and may not say what you have actually said and may not understand its meaning, and may interpret it incorrectly, so you should wait till you reach Medina, as it is the place of emigration and the place of Prophets Traditions, and there you can come in touch with the learned and noble people, and tell them your ideas with confidence; and the learned people will understand your statement and put it in its proper place. On that, `Umar said, By Allah! Allah willing, I will do this in the first speech I will deliver before the people in Medina." Ibn `Abbas added: We reached Medina by the end of the month of Dhul-Hijja, and when it was Friday, we went quickly (to the mosque) as soon as the sun had declined, and I saw Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail sitting at the corner of the pulpit, and I too sat close to him so that my knee was touching his knee, and after a short while `Umar bin Al-Khattab came out, and when I saw him coming towards us, I said to Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail "Today `Umar will say such a thing as he has never said since he was chosen as Caliph." Sa`id denied my statement with astonishment and said, "What thing do you expect `Umar to say the like of which he has never said before?" In the meantime, `Umar sat on the pulpit and when the callmakers for the prayer had finished their call, `Umar stood up, and having glorified and praised Allah as He deserved, he said, "Now then, I am going to tell you something which (Allah) has written for me to say. I do not know; perhaps it portends my death, so whoever understands and remembers it, must narrate it to the others wherever his mount takes him, but if somebody is afraid that he does not understand it, then it is unlawful for him to tell lies about me. Allah sent Muhammad with the Truth and revealed the Holy Book to him, and among what Allah revealed, was the Verse of the Rajam (the stoning of married person (male & female) who commits illegal sexual intercourse, and we did recite this Verse and understood and memorized it. Allahs Apostle did carry out the punishment of stoning and so did we after him. I am afraid that after a long time has passed, somebody will say, By Allah, we do not find the Verse of the Rajam in Allahs Book, and thus they will go astray by leaving an obligation which Allah has revealed. And the punishment of the Rajam is to be inflicted to any married person (male & female), who commits illegal sexual intercourse, if the required evidence is available or there is conception or confession. And then we used to recite among the Verses in Allahs Book: O people! Do not claim to be the offspring of other than your fathers, as it is disbelief (unthankfulness) on your part that you claim to be the offspring of other than your real father. Then Allahs Apostle said, Do not praise me excessively as Jesus, son of Marry was praised, but call me Allahs Slave and His Apostles. (O people!) I have been informed that a speaker amongst you says, By Allah, if `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-and-such person. One should not deceive oneself by saying that the pledge of allegiance given to Abu Bakr was given suddenly and it was successful. No doubt, it was like that, but Allah saved (the people) from its evil, and there is none among you who has the qualities of Abu Bakr. Remember that whoever gives the pledge of allegiance to anybody among you without consulting the other Muslims, neither that person, nor the person to whom the pledge of allegiance was given, are to be supported, lest they both should be killed. And no doubt after the death of the Prophet we were informed that the Ansar disagreed with us and gathered in the shed of Bani Sa`da. `Ali and Zubair and whoever was with them, opposed us, while the emigrants gathered with Abu Bakr. I said to Abu Bakr, Lets go to these Ansari brothers of ours. So we set out seeking them, and when we approached them, two pious men of theirs met us and informed us of the final decision of the Ansar, and said, O group of Muhajirin (emigrants) ! Where are you going? We replied, We are going to these Ansari brothers of ours. They said to us, You shouldnt go near them. Carry out whatever we have already decided. I said, By Allah, we will go to them. And so we proceeded until we reached them at the shed of Bani Sa`da. Behold! There was a man sitting amongst them and wrapped in something. I asked, Who is that man? They said, He is Sa`d bin Ubada. I asked, What is wrong with him? They said, He is sick. After we sat for a while, the Ansars speaker said, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and praising Allah as He deserved, he added, To proceed, we are Allahs Ansar (helpers) and the majority of the Muslim army, while you, the emigrants, are a small group and some people among you came with the intention of preventing us from practicing this matter (of caliphate) and depriving us of it. When the speaker had finished, I intended to speak as I had prepared a speech which I liked and which I wanted to deliver in the presence of Abu Bakr, and I used to avoid provoking him. So, when I wanted to speak, Abu Bakr said, Wait a while. I disliked to make him angry. So Abu Bakr himself gave a speech, and he was wiser and more patient than I. By Allah, he never missed a sentence that I liked in my own prepared speech, but he said the like of it or better than it spontaneously. After a pause he said, O Ansar! You deserve all (the qualities that you have attributed to yourselves, but this question (of Caliphate) is only for the Quraish as they are the best of the Arabs as regards descent and home, and I am pleased to suggest that you choose either of these two men, so take the oath of allegiance to either of them as you wish. And then Abu Bakr held my hand and Abu Ubada bin `Abdullahs hand who was sitting amongst us. I hated nothing of what he had said except that proposal, for by Allah, I would rather have my neck chopped off as expiator for a sin than become the ruler of a nation, one of whose members is Abu Bakr, unless at the time of my death my own-self suggests something I dont feel at present. And then one of the Ansar said, I am the pillar on which the camel with a skin disease (eczema) rubs itself to satisfy the itching (i.e., I am a noble), and I am as a high class palm tree! O Quraish. There should be one ruler from us and one from you. Then there was a hue and cry among the gathering and their voices rose so that I was afraid there might be great disagreement, so I said, O Abu Bakr! Hold your hand out. He held his hand out and I pledged allegiance to him, and then all the emigrants gave the Pledge of allegiance and so did the Ansar afterwards. And so we became victorious over Sa`d bin Ubada (whom Al-Ansar wanted to make a ruler). One of the Ansar said, You have killed Sa`d bin Ubada. I replied, Allah has killed Sa`d bin Ubada. `Umar added, "By Allah, apart from the great tragedy that had happened to us (i.e. the death of the Prophet), there was no greater problem than the allegiance pledged to Abu Bakr because we were afraid that if we left the people, they might give the Pledge of allegiance after us to one of their men, in which case we would have given them our consent for something against our real wish, or would have opposed them and caused great trouble. So if any person gives the Pledge of allegiance to somebody (to become a Caliph) without consulting the other Muslims, then the one he has selected should not be granted allegiance, lest both of them should be killed."<D>Amir b. Sharahil Shabi Shab Hamdan reported that he asked Fatima, daughter of Qais and sister of ad-Dahhak b. Qais and she was the first amongst the emigrant women:Narrate to me a hadith which you had heard directly from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and there is no extra link in between them. She said: Very well, if you like, I am prepared to do that, and he said to her: Well, do It and narrate that to me. She said: I married the son of Mughira and he was a chosen young man of Quraish at that time, but he fell as a martyr in the first Jihad (fighting) on the side of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). When I became a widow, Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, one amongst the group of the Companions of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), sent me the proposal of marriage. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) also sent me such a message for his freed slave Usama b. Zaid. And it had been conveyed to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had said (about Usama): He who loves me should also love Usama. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) talked to me (about this matter), I said: My affairs are in your hand. You may marry me to anyone whom you like. He said: You better shift now to the house of Umm Sharik, and Umm Sharik was a rich lady from amongst the Ansar. She spent generously for the cause of Allah and entertained guests very hospitably. I said: Well, I will do as you like. He said: Do not do that for Umm Sharik is a woman who is very frequently visited by guests and I do not like that your head may be uncovered or the cloth may be removed from your shank and the strangers may catch sight of them which you abhor. You better shift to the house of your cousin Abdullah b. Amr b. Umm Maktum and he is a person of the Bani Fihr branch of the Quraish, and he belonged to that tribe (to which Fatima) belonged. So I shifted to that house, and when my period of waiting was over, I heard the voice of an announcer making an announcement that the prayer would be observed in the mosque (where) congregational prayer (is observed). So I set out towards that mosque and observed prayer along with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I was in the row of the women which was near the row of men. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had finished his prayer, he sat on the pulpit smiling and said: Every worshipper should keep sitting at his place. He then said: Do you know why I had asked you to assemble? They said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He said: By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for a warning, but I have detained you here, for Tamim Dari, a Christian, who came and accepted Islam, told me something, which agrees with what I was telling, you about the Dajjal. He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham and had been tossed by waves in the ocean for a month. Then these (waves) took them (near) the land within the ocean (island) at the time of sunset. They sat in a small side-boat and entered that island. There was a beast with long thick hair (and because of these) they could not distinguish his face from his back. They said: Woe to you, who can you be? Thereupon it said: I am al-Jassasa. They said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: O people, go to this person in the monastery as he is very much eager to know about you. He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid of it lest it should be a devil. Then we hurriedly went on till we came to that monastery and found a well-built person there with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his two legs up to the ankles. We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon come to know about me. but tell me who are you. We said: We are people from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been driving us for one month and they brought as near this island. We got Into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al- Jassasa. We said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: You go to this very person in the monastery for he is eagerly waiting for you to know about you. So we came to you in hot haste fearing that that might be the Devil. He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baisan. We said: About what aspect of theirs do you seek information? He said: I ask you whether these trees bear fruit or not. We said: yes. Thereupon he said: I think these would not bear fruits. He said: Inform me about the lake of Tabariyya? We said: Which aspect of it do you want to know? He said: Is there water in it? They said: There is abundance of water in it. Thereupon he said: I think it would soon become dry. He again said: Inform me about the spring of Zughar. They said: Which aspect of it you want to know? He (the chained person) said: Is there water in it and does it irrigate (the land)? We said to him: Yes, there is abundance of water in it and the inhabitants (of Medina) irrigate (land) with the help of it, He said: Inform me about the unlettered Prophet; what has he done? We said: He has come out from Mecca and has settled In Yathrib (Medina). He said: Do the Arabs fight against him? We said: Yes. He said: How did he deal with them? We informed him that he had overcome those in his neighbourhood and they had submitted themselves before him. Thereupon he said to us: Has it actually happened? We said: Yes. Thereupon he said: If it is so that is better for them that they should show obedience to him. I am going to tell you about myself and I am Dajjal and would be soon permitted to get out and so I shall get out and travel in the land, and will not spare any town where I would not stay for forty nights except Mecca and Medina as these two (places) are prohibited (areas) for me and I would not make an attempt to enter any one of these two. An angel with a sword in his hand would confront me and would bar my way and there would be angels to guard every passage leading to it; then Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) striking the pulpit with the help of the end of his staff said: This implies Taiba meaning Medina. Have I not, told you an account (of the Dajjal) like this? The people said: Yes, and this account narrated by Tamim Dari was liked by me for it corroborates the account which I gave to you in regard to him (Dajjal) at Medina and Mecca. Behold he (Dajjal) is in the Syrian sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen sea (Arabian sea). Nay, on the contrary, he is in the east, he is in the east, he is in the east, and he pointed with his hand towards the east. I (Fatima bint Qais) said: I preserved it in my mind (this narration from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him).<D>Amir b. Sharahil Shabi Shab Hamdan reported that he asked Fatima, daughter of Qais and sister of ad-Dahhak b. Qais and she was the first amongst the emigrant women:Narrate to me a hadith which you had heard directly from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and there is no extra link in between them. She said: Very well, if you like, I am prepared to do that, and he said to her: Well, do It and narrate that to me. She said: I married the son of Mughira and he was a chosen young man of Quraish at that time, but he fell as a martyr in the first Jihad (fighting) on the side of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him). When I became a widow, Abd al-Rahman b. Auf, one amongst the group of the Companions of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), sent me the proposal of marriage. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) also sent me such a message for his freed slave Usama b. Zaid. And it had been conveyed to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had said (about Usama): He who loves me should also love Usama. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) talked to me (about this matter), I said: My affairs are in your hand. You may marry me to anyone whom you like. He said: You better shift now to the house of Umm Sharik, and Umm Sharik was a rich lady from amongst the Ansar. She spent generously for the cause of Allah and entertained guests very hospitably. I said: Well, I will do as you like. He said: Do not do that for Umm Sharik is a woman who is very frequently visited by guests and I do not like that your head may be uncovered or the cloth may be removed from your shank and the strangers may catch sight of them which you abhor. You better shift to the house of your cousin Abdullah b. Amr b. Umm Maktum and he is a person of the Bani Fihr branch of the Quraish, and he belonged to that tribe (to which Fatima) belonged. So I shifted to that house, and when my period of waiting was over, I heard the voice of an announcer making an announcement that the prayer would be observed in the mosque (where) congregational prayer (is observed). So I set out towards that mosque and observed prayer along with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I was in the row of the women which was near the row of men. When Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had finished his prayer, he sat on the pulpit smiling and said: Every worshipper should keep sitting at his place. He then said: Do you know why I had asked you to assemble? They said: Allah and His Messenger know best. He said: By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for a warning, but I have detained you here, for Tamim Dari, a Christian, who came and accepted Islam, told me something, which agrees with what I was telling, you about the Dajjal. He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham and had been tossed by waves in the ocean for a month. Then these (waves) took them (near) the land within the ocean (island) at the time of sunset. They sat in a small side-boat and entered that island. There was a beast with long thick hair (and because of these) they could not distinguish his face from his back. They said: Woe to you, who can you be? Thereupon it said: I am al-Jassasa. They said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: O people, go to this person in the monastery as he is very much eager to know about you. He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid of it lest it should be a devil. Then we hurriedly went on till we came to that monastery and found a well-built person there with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his two legs up to the ankles. We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon come to know about me. but tell me who are you. We said: We are people from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been driving us for one month and they brought as near this island. We got Into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al- Jassasa. We said: What is al-Jassasa? And it said: You go to this very person in the monastery for he is eagerly waiting for you to know about you. So we came to you in hot haste fearing that that might be the Devil. He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baisan. We said: About what aspect of theirs do you seek information? He said: I ask you whether these trees bear fruit or not. We said: yes. Thereupon he said: I think these would not bear fruits. He said: Inform me about the lake of Tabariyya? We said: Which aspect of it do you want to know? He said: Is there water in it? They said: There is abundance of water in it. Thereupon he said: I think it would soon become dry. He again said: Inform me about the spring of Zughar. They said: Which aspect of it you want to know? He (the chained person) said: Is there water in it and does it irrigate (the land)? We said to him: Yes, there is abundance of water in it and the inhabitants (of Medina) irrigate (land) with the help of it, He said: Inform me about the unlettered Prophet; what has he done? We said: He has come out from Mecca and has settled In Yathrib (Medina). He said: Do the Arabs fight against him? We said: Yes. He said: How did he deal with them? We informed him that he had overcome those in his neighbourhood and they had submitted themselves before him. Thereupon he said to us: Has it actually happened? We said: Yes. Thereupon he said: If it is so that is better for them that they should show obedience to him. I am going to tell you about myself and I am Dajjal and would be soon permitted to get out and so I shall get out and travel in the land, and will not spare any town where I would not stay for forty nights except Mecca and Medina as these two (places) are prohibited (areas) for me and I would not make an attempt to enter any one of these two. An angel with a sword in his hand would confront me and would bar my way and there would be angels to guard every passage leading to it; then Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) striking the pulpit with the help of the end of his staff said: This implies Taiba meaning Medina. Have I not, told you an account (of the Dajjal) like this? The people said: Yes, and this account narrated by Tamim Dari was liked by me for it corroborates the account which I gave to you in regard to him (Dajjal) at Medina and Mecca. Behold he (Dajjal) is in the Syrian sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen sea (Arabian sea). Nay, on the contrary, he is in the east, he is in the east, he is in the east, and he pointed with his hand towards the east. I (Fatima bint Qais) said: I preserved it in my mind (this narration from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him).<D>(Allah hath decreed: Lo! I verily shall conquer, I and My messengers) i.e. Muhammad (pbuh) they shall conquer Persia, Byzantium, the hypocrites and the Jews. (Lo! Allah is Strong) through giving help to his prophets, (Almighty) in retribution against His enemies. This was revealed about Abdullah Ibn Ubayy Ibn Salul who said to the true believers: Do you really think that you shall conquer Persia and Byzantium?.<D>(And when Allah saith) Allah says on the Day of Judgement: (O Jesus, son of Mary! Didst thou say unto mankind) in the life of this world: (Take me and my mother for two gods beside Allah? He) Jesus (saith: Be glorified! It was not mine) it was not proper nor was it permissible (to utter that to which I had no right. If Iused to say it) to them, (then Thou knewest it. Thou knowest what is in my mind) you know that which I have conveyed to them of commands and prohibitions, (and I know not what is in Thy mind) I do not know what proceeded from you to them in terms of forsakenness or success. (Lo! Thou, only Thou art the Knower of Things Hidden) things hidden from the servants.<D>(Who used to say: Art thou in truth of those who put faith (in his words)) do you really believe those messengers?
Gaws means Faryaad rass According to this meaning, this applies to only Allah , so why do people call Molana Abdul Qadir Jilaanin Gaws? Isnt this wrong? Is it ok to say, That pious person was at a stage of Gaws?? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. The word Gaus which is spelt asin Arabic has many meanings. One meaning is the chief of the Saints[1]. This is a title given to Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaani (rahmatullah alayh). Faryaad rass is a Persian term meaning to complain. People go beyond the limits and start making dua to the saints/ awliya and present their complains to them. This is totally haram. Help and assistance should be sought from Allah Alone.[2] And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	Sahl b. Sa’d said :The Messenger of Allah () went to Banu ‘Amr b. ‘Awf to effect reconciliation between them . in the meantime the time of prayer came and the Mu’adhdhin came to Abu Bakr and asked : Will you lead the people in prayer? I pronounce the Iqamah. He said ; Yes. So Abiu Bakr led the prayer , and the Messenger of Allah () came back while the people were praying. He penetrated through the rows and stood in the first row. The people clapped but Abu Bakr did not pay any attention to it during prayer. When the people clapped increasingly, he paid attention. He saw the Messenger of Allah (). The Messenger of Allah () made a sign to him (saying); Stay at your place. Abu BAkr raised his hands and praised Allah for the commandment the Messenger of Allah () had given him (to lead the people in prayer). Abu Bakr then stepped back and stood in the row. The Messenger of Allah () stepped forward and led the prayer. When he finished the prayer, he said; Abu Bakr, what prevented you staying (at your place) when I already commented you to do so? Abu Bakr said ; it was not befitting for the son of Abu Quhafah (Abu Bakr) to lead the prayer in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (). The Messenger of Allah () said; What is the matter that I saw you clapping frequently during prayer? If anything happens to someone during prayer, he should say “Glory be to Allah,” for when he glorifies Allah. He pays attention to him. Clapping applies only to women.Abu Dawud said: This is operative in the obligatory prayer.<D>Ibn Abi Laila said:Prayer passed through three stages. And out people narrated to us that Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) said; it is to my liking that the prayer of Muslims or believers should be united (i.e., in congregation), so much so that I intended to send people to the houses to announce the time of prayer; and I also resolved that I should order people to stand at (the tops of) the forts and announce the time of the prayer for Muslims; and they struck the bell or were about to strike the bell (to announce the time for prayer). Then came a person from among the Ansar who said: Messenger of Allah, when I returned from you, as I saw your anxiety. I saw (in sleep) a person with two green clothes on him; he stood on the mosque and called (people) to prayer. He then sat down for a short while and stood up and pronounced in a like manner, except that he added: “The time for prayer has come”. If the people did not call me (a liar), and according to the version of Ibn al-Muthanna, if you did not call me (a liar). I would say that I was awake; I was awake; I was not asleep. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) said: According to the version of Ibn al-Muthanna, Allah has shown you a good (dream). But the version of ‘Amr does not have the words: Allah has shown you a good (dream). Then ask Bilal to pronounce the ADHAN (to call to the prayer). ‘Umar (in the meantime) said: I also had a dream like the one he had. But as he informed earlier. I was ashamed (to inform). Our people have narrated to us: when a person came (to the mosque during the prayer in congregation), he would ask (about the RAKAHS of prayer), and he would be informed about the number of RAKAHS already performed. They would stand (in prayer) along with the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him): some in standing position; others bowing; some sitting and some praying along with the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him).Ibn al-Muthanna reported from ‘Amr from Hussain b. Abi Laila, saying ; Until Mu’adh came. Shu’bah said ; I heard it from Hussain who said : I shall follow the position (in the prayer in which I find him (the prophet)). . . you should do in a similar way.Abu Dawud said: I then turned to the tradition reported by ‘Amr b. Marzuq he said; then Ma’adh came and they (the people) hinted at him. Shu’bah said; I heard it from hussain who said: Mu’adh then said; I shall follow the position (in the prayer when I join it) in which I find him (the prophet). He then said: Mu’adh has prayer when I join it in which I find him (the prophet). He then said: MU’adh has introduced for you a SUNNAH (a model behaviour), so you should do in a like manner.He said; our people have narrated to us; when the Messenger of Allah () came to Madina, he commanded them (the people) to keep fast for three days. Thereafter the Quranic verses with regard to the fasts during Ramadan were revealed. But they were people who were not accustomed to keep fast ; hence the keeping of the fasts was hard for them; so those who could not keep fast would feed an indigent; then the month”. The concession was granted to the patient and the traveler; all were commanded to keep fast.<D>It was narrated that Uqbah bin Amir Al-Juhani said:"The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said to me: Say. I said: What should I say? He said: Say: He is Allah (the) One, Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of the daybreak, Say: I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind. The Messenger of Allah [SAW] recited them, then he said: The people have never recited anything like them, or the people have never sought refuge (with Allah) by means of anything like them."<D>(And slay not the life) of a believing person (which Allah hath forbidden) to slay (save with right) through stoning, application of the law of retaliation or because of apostasy. (Whoso is slain wrongfully) and intentionally, (We have given power) a cause and pretext against the killer, if he wishes he can kill him and if he wishes he can spare him, and if he wishes he can take blood money instead (unto his heir) the heir of the victim, (but let him not commit excess in slaying) if he kills the killer of the victim. Thus, he should not kill other than the killer himself; it is also said that this means, according to another reading: do not kill ten people to avenge the killing of one person. (Lo! he will be helped) for in that case, he will be killed and cannot be spared.<D>(O ye who believe! Profane not Allahs monuments) do not make lawful the abstention from all of Allahs rites (nor the Sacred Month) nor attacking people in the Sacred Month (nor the offerings) nor the taking of offerings which are made to the House (nor the garlands) nor the taking of the garlands which are hung by the advent of the Sacred Month, (nor those repairing to the Sacred House) nor attacking those who head for Allahs Sacred House, i.e. the pilgrims of al-Yamamah-the clan of the idolater Bakr Ibn Wail-and the traders of the idolater Shurayh Ibn Dabiah, (seeking the grace) provision (and pleasure of Allah) by means of the pilgrimage. It is also said that this means: they seek provision by means of trade and also Allahs pleasure. (But when ye have left the sacred territory) after the days of Tashriq, (then go hunting (if ye will)) if youwill, go hunt wild game. (And let not your hatred of a folk) the hatred of the people of Mecca (who (once) stopped your going to the Inviolable Place of Worship) on the Day of al-Hudaybiyyah (seduce you) drive you (to transgress) against the pilgrims of the clan of Bakr Ibn Wail; (but help ye one another unto righteousness) acts of obedience (and pious duty) shunning transgressions. (Help not one another unto sin) contraventions (and transgression) against the pilgrims of the clan of Bakr Ibn Wail, (but keep your duty to Allah) fear Allah in that which He has commanded and prohibited you. (Lo! Allah is severe in punishment) when He punishes those who abstain from that which He has commanded.<D> (Say) O Muhammad, to the people of Mecca: (O my people! Act in your manner) act according to yourreligion and plot in your home for my destruction. (I too am acting) to destroy you. (Thus ye will come to know) this is a threat to them from Allah
Can you please tell us something about how do we inaugurate a Masjid? We are building a Masjid in a rural area fou of town and there is lot of population, the reason is because the population kept asking and there is only one small Jamaat khana far from this one. The Masjid is going to be ready in 2 months from now In Shaa Allah, what must we do? Is there any sacrifice or ritual to be made? Can we take some food and call the people to eat?? --T--? --T--	To build a Masjid is an act of great virtue. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam said[1] Translation: Whoever builds a small or big Masjid for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Jannah (paradise). Take note of the beginning of the HadithWhoever builds for the sake of Allah. The virtue of building a Masjid is based on ones sincerity and pleasure of Allah. When Ebrahim Alaihi Salam was building the Kaaba Sharif, he did not focus on his ability and skills. Rather he made the following dua[2]Translation: Our Lord! Accept (this service) from us. Indeed! You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knower. If there is sincerity in building the Masjid, Allah will draw the hearts of people to the Masjid. When the Masjid is complete, the procedure of inaugurating the Masjid is to perform Tahiyyatul Masjid. Tahiyyatul Masjid is greeting (Salam) to the Masjid (mosque). Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihiwa Salam said[3]:Translation: When one of you enters the Masjid, he should pray two Rakah before sitting down. Encourage the people to inhabit the Masjid by performing Salah and educate themselves in Deen. Put all systems in place to achieve the objective of holding a Masjid. Remind the people of the following verse.Translation: The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish prayer and give Zakah and do not fear except Allah, It is they who are expected to be rightly guided	Ibn Shihab reported that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made an expedition to Tabuk and he (the Holy Prophet) had in his mind (the idea of threatening the) Christians of Arabia in Syria and those of Rome. Ibn Shihab (further) reported that Abd al-Rahman b. Abdullah b. Kab informed him that Abdullah b. Kab who served as the guide of Kab b. Malik as he became blind that he heard Kab b. Malik narrate the story of his remaining behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from the Battle of Tabuk. Kab b. Malik said:I never remained behind Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) from any expedition which he undertook except the Battle of Tabuk and that of the Battle of Badr. So far as the Battle of Badr is concerned, nobody was blamed for remaining behind as Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and the Muslims (did not set out for attack but for waylaying) the caravan of the Quraish, but it was Allah Who made them confront their enemies without their intention (to do so). I had the honour to be with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the night of Aqaba when we pledged our allegiance to Islam and it was more dear to me than my participation in the Battle of Badr, although Badr was more popular amongst people as compared with that (Tabuk). And this is my story of remaining back from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the occasion of the Battle of Tabuk. Never did I possess means enough and (my circumstances) more favourable than at the occasion of this expedition. And, by Allah, I had never before this expedition simultaneously in my possession two rides. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out for this expedition in extremely hot season; the journey was long and the land (which he and his army had to cover) was waterless and he had to confront a large army, so he informed the Muslims about the actual situation (they had to face), so that they should adequately equip themselves for this expedition, and he also told them the destination where he intended to go. And the Muslims who accompanied Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) at that time were large in numbers but there was no proper record of them. Kab (further) said: Few were the persons who wanted to absent themselves, and were under the impression that they could easily conceal themselves (and thus remain undetected) until revelations from Allah, the Exalted and Glorious (descended in connection with them). And Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out on an expedition when the fruits were ripe and their shadows had been lengthened. I had weakness for them and it was during this season that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) made preparations and the Muslims too along with them. I also set out in the morning so that I should make preparations along with them but I came back and did nothing and said to myself: I have means enough (to make preparations) as soon as I like. And I went on doing this (postponing my preparations) until people were about to depart and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) set out and the Muslims too along with him, but I made no preparations. I went early in the morning and came back, but I made no decision. I continued to do so until they (the Muslims) hastened and covered a good deal of distance. I also made up my mind to march on and to meet them. Would that I had done that but perhaps it was not destined for me. After the departure of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as I went out amongst people, I was shocked to find that I did not find anyone like me but people who were labelled as hypocrites or the people whom Allah granted exemption because of their incapacity and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) took no notice of me until he had reached Tabuk. (One day as he was sitting amongst the people in Tabuk) he said: What has happened to Kab b. Malik? A person from Banu Salama said: Allahs Messenger, the (beauty) of his cloak and his appreciation of his sides have allured him and he was thus detained. Muadh b. Jabal said: Woe be upon that what you contend. Allahs Messenger, by Allah, we know nothing about him but good. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), however, kept quiet. It was during that time that he (the Holy Prophet) saw a person (dressed in all white (garment) shattering the illusion of eye (mirage). Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: May he be Abu Khaithama and, lo, it was Abu Khaithama al-Ansari and he was that person who contributed a sa of dates and was scoffed at by the hypocrites. Kab b. Malik farther said: When this news reached me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was on his way back from Tabuk I was greatly perturbed. I thought of fabricating false stories and asked myself how I would save myself from his anger on the following day. In this connection, I sought the help of every prudent man from amongst the members of my family and when it was said to me that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to arrive, all the false ideas banished (from my mind) and I came to the conclusion that nothing could save me but the telling of truth, so I decided to speak the truth and it was in the morning that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) arrived (in Medina). And it was his habit that as he came back from a journey he first went to the mosque and observed two Rakahs of nafl prayer (as a mark of gratitude) and then sat amongst people. And as he did that, those who had remained behind him began to put forward their excuses and take an oath before him and they were more than eighty persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) accepted their excuses on the very face of them and accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and left their secret (intentions) to Allah, until I presented myself to him. I greeted him and he smiled and there was a tinge of anger in that. He (the Holy Prophet) then said to me: Come forward. I went forward until I sat in front of him. He said to me: What kept you back? Could you not afford to go in for a ride? I said: Allahs Messenger, by Allah, if I were to sit in the presence of anybody else from amongst the worldly people I would have definitely saved myself from his anger on one pretext (or the other) and I have also the knack to fall into argumentation, but, by Allah, I am fully aware of the fact that if I were to put forward before you a false excuse to please you Allah would definitely provoke your wrath upon me, and if I speak the truth you may be annoyed with me, but I hope that Allah would make its end well and, by Allah, there is no valid excuse for me. By Allah, I never possessed so good means, and I never had such favourable conditions for me as I had when I stayed behind you (failed to join the expedition). Thereupon, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: This man told the truth, so get up until Allah gives a decision in your case. I stood up and some people of Banu Salama followed me in hot haste, and they said to me: By Allah, we do not know about you that you committed a sin prior to this. You, however, showed inability to put forward an excuse before Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as those who stayed behind him have put forward excuses. It would have been enough for the forgiveness of your sin that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) would have sought forgiveness for you. By Allah, they continued to incite me until I thought of going back to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and contradict myself. Then I said to them: Has anyone else also met the same fate? They said: Yes, two persons have met the same fate as has fallen to you and they have made the sane statement as you have made, and the same verdict has been delivered in their case as it has been delivered in your case. I said: Who are they? They said: Murara b. ar-Rabia Amiri and Hilal b. Umayya al-Waqafi. They made a mention of these two pious persons to me who had participated in the Battle of Badr and there was an example for me in them. I went away when they named these two persons. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) forbade the Nluslims to talk with three of us from amongst those (persons) who had stayed behind him. The people began to avoid us and their attitude towards us underwent a change and it seemed as if the whole atmosphere had turned (hostile) against us and it was in fact the same atmosphere ot which I was fully aware and in which I had lived (for a fairly long time). We spent fifty nights in this very state and my two friends confined themselves withen their houses and spent (most of the) time in weeping, but as I was young and strong amongst them I got (out of my house), participated in congregational prayers, moved about in the bazar; but none spoke to me. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as he sat amongst (people) after the prayer, greeted him and asked myself whether his lips stirred in response to my greetings (or not). Then I observed prayer beside him and looked at him with stealing glances and when I attended to my prayer, he looked at me and when I cast a glance at him he turned away his eyes from me. And when the harsh treatment of the Muslims towards me extended to a (considerable) length of time, I walked until I climbed upon the wall of the garden of Abu Qatada, and he was my cousin, and I had the greatest love for him. I greeted him but, by Allah, he did not respond to my greetings. I said to him: Abu Qatada, I adjure you by Allah, arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again repeated saying: I adjure you by Allah. arnt you well aware of the fact that I love Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) the most. He kept quiet. I again adjured him, whereupon he said: Allah and the Messenger (may peace be upon him) are best aware of it. My eyes began to shed tears and I came back climbing down from the wall and as I was walking in the bazar of Medina a Nabatean from amongst the Nabateans of Syria, who had come to sell foodgrains in Medina, asked people to direct him to Kab b. Malik. People gave him the indication by pointing towards me. He came to me and delivered to me a letter of the King of Ghassan and as I was a scribe I read that letter and it was written like this:" Coming to my point, it has been conveyed to us that your friend (the Holy Prophet) is subjecting you to cruelty and Allah has not created you for a place where you are to be degraded and where you cannot find your right place, so you come to us that we should accord you honour. As I read that letter I said: This is also a calamity, so I burnt it in the oven. When out of the fifty days, forty days had passed and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) received no revelation, there came the messenger of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) to me and said: Verily, Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) has commanded you to remain separate from your wife. I said: Should I divorce her or what (else) should I do? He said: No, but only remain separate from her and dont have sexual contact with her. The same message was sent to my companions. So I said to my wife: You better go to your parents and stay there with them until Allah gives the decision in my case. The wife of Hilal b. Umayya came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allahs Messenger, Hilal b. Umayya is a senile person, he has no servant. Do you disapprove of my serving him? He said: No, but dont go near him. She said: By Allah, he has no such instinct in him. By Allah, he spends his time in weeping from that day to this day. Some of the members of my family said to me: Were you to seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) in regard to your wife as he has granted permission to the wife of Hilal b. Umayya to serve him. I said: I would not seek permission from Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him), for I cannot say what Allahs Apostle may say in response to seeking my permission. Moreover, I am a young man. It was in this state that I spent ten more nights and thus fifty nights had passed that (people) had observed boycott with us. It was on the morning of the fiftieth night that I observed my dawn prayer and was sitting on one of the roofs of our houses. And I was in fact sitting in that very state which Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, has described about us in these words:" Life had become hard for myself and the earth had compressed despite its vastness," that I heard the noise of an announcer from the peak of the hill of Sal saying at the top of his voice: Kab b. Malik, there is glad tidings for you. I fell down in prostration and came to realise that there was (a message of) relief for me. Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had informed the people of the acceptance of our repentance by Allah as he offered the dawn prayer. So the people went on to give us glad tidings and some of them went to my friends in order to give them the glad tidings and a person galloped his horse and came from the tribe of Aslam and his horse reached me more quickly than his voice. And when he came to me whose sound I heard, he gave me the glad tidings. I took off my clothes and clothed him with them because of his bringing good news to me and, by Allah, I possessed nothing else (in the form of clothes) than these two on that occasion, and I asked one to lend me two clothes and dressed myself in them. I came to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and on my way I met groups of people who greeted me because of (the acceptance of) repentance and they said: Here is a greeting for you for your repentance being accepted by Allah. (I moved on) until I came to the mosque and Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) had been sitting there amongst persons. So Talha b. Ubaidullah got up and rushed towards me and he shook hands with me and greeted me and, by Allah, no person stood up (to greet me) from amongst the emigrants except he. Kab said that he never forgot (this good gesture of) Talha. Kab further said: I greeted Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) with Assalam-o-Alaikam and his face was glistening because of delight, and he said: Let there be glad tidings and blessings for you, the like of which (you have neither found nor you will find, as you find today) since your mother gave your birth. I said: Allahs Messenger. is this acceptance of repentance from you or from Allah? He said: No, (it is not from ma), it is from Allah, and it was common with Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) that as he was happy his face brightened up and it looked like a part of the moon and it was from this that we recognised it (his delight). As I sat before him, I said: Allahs Messenger, am I allowed to give in charity my wealth for Allahs sake and for the sake of His Messenger (may peace be upon him)? Thereupon Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Keep some property with you as it is better for you. I said: I shall keep with me that part (of my property) which fell to my lot (on the occasion of the expedition of) Khaibar. I said: Allahs Messenger, verily, Allah has granted me salvation because of truth and, therefore, (I think) that repentance implies that I should not speak anything but truth as long as I live. He said: By Allah, I do not know whether anyone amongst the Muslims was put to more severe trial than I by Allah because of telling the truth. And since I made a mention of this to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) up to this day I have not told any lie and, by Allah, I have decided not to tell a lie and I hope that Allah would save me (from trials) for the rest of my life and Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, revealed these verses:" Certainly, Allah has turned in Mercy to the Prophet and the emigrants and the helpers who followed him in the hour of hardship after the hearts of a part of them were about to deviate; then He turned to them in mercy. Surely, to them He is Compassionate, Merciful and (He turned in Mercy) to the three who were left behind until the earth despite its vastness became strait for them and their souls were also straitened to them." And this revelation reached up to the (words):" O you who believe, develop God consciousness, and be with the truthful" (ix. 117-118). Kab said: By Allah, since Allah directed me to Islam there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who told lies, for in regard to those who told lies Allah used harshest words used for anyone as He descended revelation (and the words of Allah are):" They will swear by Allah to you when you return to them so that you may leave them alone. So leave them alone. Surely, they are unclean and their resort is Hell, recompense for what they earned. They will swear to you that you may be pleased with them but if you are pleased with them, yet surely Allah is not pleased with the transgressing people" (ix. 95-96). Kab said that the matter of us three persons was deferred as compared with those who took an oath in the presence of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) and he accepted their allegiance and sought forgiveness for them and Allah did not give any decision in regard to us. It was Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who gave decisions in our case, three who remained behind. (The words of the Quran)" the three who were left behind" do not mean that we remained back from Jihad but these imply that He kept our matter behind them who took oath and presented excuse before Him. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zuhri with the same chain of transmitters.<D>Narrated Ibn `Abbas:I used to teach (the Quran to) some people of the Muhajirln (emigrants), among whom there was `Abdur Rahman bin `Auf. While I was in his house at Mina, and he was with `Umar bin Al-Khattab during `Umars last Hajj, `Abdur-Rahman came to me and said, "Would that you had seen the man who came today to the Chief of the Believers (`Umar), saying, O Chief of the Believers! What do you think about so-and-so who says, If `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-andsuch person, as by Allah, the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr was nothing but a prompt sudden action which got established afterwards. `Umar became angry and then said, Allah willing, I will stand before the people tonight and warn them against those people who want to deprive the others of their rights (the question of rulership). `Abdur-Rahman said, "I said, O Chief of the believers! Do not do that, for the season of Hajj gathers the riff-raff and the rubble, and it will be they who will gather around you when you stand to address the people. And I am afraid that you will get up and say something, and some people will spread your statement and may not say what you have actually said and may not understand its meaning, and may interpret it incorrectly, so you should wait till you reach Medina, as it is the place of emigration and the place of Prophets Traditions, and there you can come in touch with the learned and noble people, and tell them your ideas with confidence; and the learned people will understand your statement and put it in its proper place. On that, `Umar said, By Allah! Allah willing, I will do this in the first speech I will deliver before the people in Medina." Ibn `Abbas added: We reached Medina by the end of the month of Dhul-Hijja, and when it was Friday, we went quickly (to the mosque) as soon as the sun had declined, and I saw Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail sitting at the corner of the pulpit, and I too sat close to him so that my knee was touching his knee, and after a short while `Umar bin Al-Khattab came out, and when I saw him coming towards us, I said to Sa`id bin Zaid bin `Amr bin Nufail "Today `Umar will say such a thing as he has never said since he was chosen as Caliph." Sa`id denied my statement with astonishment and said, "What thing do you expect `Umar to say the like of which he has never said before?" In the meantime, `Umar sat on the pulpit and when the callmakers for the prayer had finished their call, `Umar stood up, and having glorified and praised Allah as He deserved, he said, "Now then, I am going to tell you something which (Allah) has written for me to say. I do not know; perhaps it portends my death, so whoever understands and remembers it, must narrate it to the others wherever his mount takes him, but if somebody is afraid that he does not understand it, then it is unlawful for him to tell lies about me. Allah sent Muhammad with the Truth and revealed the Holy Book to him, and among what Allah revealed, was the Verse of the Rajam (the stoning of married person (male & female) who commits illegal sexual intercourse, and we did recite this Verse and understood and memorized it. Allahs Apostle did carry out the punishment of stoning and so did we after him. I am afraid that after a long time has passed, somebody will say, By Allah, we do not find the Verse of the Rajam in Allahs Book, and thus they will go astray by leaving an obligation which Allah has revealed. And the punishment of the Rajam is to be inflicted to any married person (male & female), who commits illegal sexual intercourse, if the required evidence is available or there is conception or confession. And then we used to recite among the Verses in Allahs Book: O people! Do not claim to be the offspring of other than your fathers, as it is disbelief (unthankfulness) on your part that you claim to be the offspring of other than your real father. Then Allahs Apostle said, Do not praise me excessively as Jesus, son of Marry was praised, but call me Allahs Slave and His Apostles. (O people!) I have been informed that a speaker amongst you says, By Allah, if `Umar should die, I will give the pledge of allegiance to such-and-such person. One should not deceive oneself by saying that the pledge of allegiance given to Abu Bakr was given suddenly and it was successful. No doubt, it was like that, but Allah saved (the people) from its evil, and there is none among you who has the qualities of Abu Bakr. Remember that whoever gives the pledge of allegiance to anybody among you without consulting the other Muslims, neither that person, nor the person to whom the pledge of allegiance was given, are to be supported, lest they both should be killed. And no doubt after the death of the Prophet we were informed that the Ansar disagreed with us and gathered in the shed of Bani Sa`da. `Ali and Zubair and whoever was with them, opposed us, while the emigrants gathered with Abu Bakr. I said to Abu Bakr, Lets go to these Ansari brothers of ours. So we set out seeking them, and when we approached them, two pious men of theirs met us and informed us of the final decision of the Ansar, and said, O group of Muhajirin (emigrants) ! Where are you going? We replied, We are going to these Ansari brothers of ours. They said to us, You shouldnt go near them. Carry out whatever we have already decided. I said, By Allah, we will go to them. And so we proceeded until we reached them at the shed of Bani Sa`da. Behold! There was a man sitting amongst them and wrapped in something. I asked, Who is that man? They said, He is Sa`d bin Ubada. I asked, What is wrong with him? They said, He is sick. After we sat for a while, the Ansars speaker said, None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and praising Allah as He deserved, he added, To proceed, we are Allahs Ansar (helpers) and the majority of the Muslim army, while you, the emigrants, are a small group and some people among you came with the intention of preventing us from practicing this matter (of caliphate) and depriving us of it. When the speaker had finished, I intended to speak as I had prepared a speech which I liked and which I wanted to deliver in the presence of Abu Bakr, and I used to avoid provoking him. So, when I wanted to speak, Abu Bakr said, Wait a while. I disliked to make him angry. So Abu Bakr himself gave a speech, and he was wiser and more patient than I. By Allah, he never missed a sentence that I liked in my own prepared speech, but he said the like of it or better than it spontaneously. After a pause he said, O Ansar! You deserve all (the qualities that you have attributed to yourselves, but this question (of Caliphate) is only for the Quraish as they are the best of the Arabs as regards descent and home, and I am pleased to suggest that you choose either of these two men, so take the oath of allegiance to either of them as you wish. And then Abu Bakr held my hand and Abu Ubada bin `Abdullahs hand who was sitting amongst us. I hated nothing of what he had said except that proposal, for by Allah, I would rather have my neck chopped off as expiator for a sin than become the ruler of a nation, one of whose members is Abu Bakr, unless at the time of my death my own-self suggests something I dont feel at present. And then one of the Ansar said, I am the pillar on which the camel with a skin disease (eczema) rubs itself to satisfy the itching (i.e., I am a noble), and I am as a high class palm tree! O Quraish. There should be one ruler from us and one from you. Then there was a hue and cry among the gathering and their voices rose so that I was afraid there might be great disagreement, so I said, O Abu Bakr! Hold your hand out. He held his hand out and I pledged allegiance to him, and then all the emigrants gave the Pledge of allegiance and so did the Ansar afterwards. And so we became victorious over Sa`d bin Ubada (whom Al-Ansar wanted to make a ruler). One of the Ansar said, You have killed Sa`d bin Ubada. I replied, Allah has killed Sa`d bin Ubada. `Umar added, "By Allah, apart from the great tragedy that had happened to us (i.e. the death of the Prophet), there was no greater problem than the allegiance pledged to Abu Bakr because we were afraid that if we left the people, they might give the Pledge of allegiance after us to one of their men, in which case we would have given them our consent for something against our real wish, or would have opposed them and caused great trouble. So if any person gives the Pledge of allegiance to somebody (to become a Caliph) without consulting the other Muslims, then the one he has selected should not be granted allegiance, lest both of them should be killed."<D>Jafar b Muhammad reported on the authority of his father:We went to Jabir b. Abdullah and he began inquiring about the people (who had gone to see him) till it was my turn. I said: I am Muhammad b. Ali b. Husain. He placed his hand upon my head and opened my upper button and then the lower one and then placed his palm on my chest (in order to bless me), and I was, during those days, a young boy, and he said: You are welcome, my nephew. Ask whatever you want to ask. And I asked him but as he was blind (he could not respond to me immediately), and the time for prayer came. He stood up covering himself in his mantle. And whenever he placed its ends upon his shoulders they slipped down on account of being short (in size). Another mantle was, however, lying on the clothes rack near by. And he led us in the prayer. I said to him: Tell me about the Hajj of Allahs Messenger (May peace be upon him). And he pointed with his hand nine, and then stated: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stayed in (Medina) for nine years but did not perform Hajj, then he made a public announcement in the tenth year to the effect that Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) was about to perform the Hajj. A large number of persons came to Medina and all of them were anxious to follow the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) and do according to his doing. We set out with him till we reached Dhul-Hulaifa. Asma daughter of Umais gave birth to Muhammad b. Abu Bakr. She sent message to the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) asking him: What should 1 do? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Take a bath, bandage your private parts and put on Ihram. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) then prayed in the mosque and then mounted al-Qaswa (his she-camel) and it stood erect with him on its back at al-Baida. And I saw as far as I could see in front of me but riders and pedestrians, and also on my right and on my left and behind me like this. And the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was prominent among us and the (revelation) of the Holy Quran was descending upon him. And it is he who knows (its true) significance. And whatever he did, we also did that. He pronounced the Oneness of Allah (saying):" Labbaik,0 Allah, Labbaik, Labbaik. Thou hast no partner, praise and grace is Thine and the Sovereignty too; Thou hast no partner." And the people also pronounced this Talbiya which they pronounce (today). The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) did not reject anything out of it. But the Messenger of Allah (May peace. be upon him) adhered to his own Talbiya. Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) said: We did not have any other intention but that of Hajj only, being unaware of the Umra (at that season), but when we came with him to the House, he touched the pillar and (made seven circuits) running three of them and walking four. And then going to the Station of Ibrahim, he recited:" And adopt the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer." And this Station was between him and the House. My father said (and I do not know whether he had made a mention of it but that was from Allahs Apostle [May peace be upon him] that he recited in two rakahs:" say: He is Allah One," and say:" Say: 0 unbelievers." He then returned to the pillar (Hajar Aswad) and kissed it. He then went out of the gate to al-Safa and as he reached near it he recited:" Al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the signs appointed by Allah," (adding: ) I begin with what Allah (has commanded me) to begin. He first mounted al-Safa till he saw the House, and facing Qibla he declared the Oneness of Allah and glorified Him, and said:" There is no god but Allah, One, there is no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty. to Him praise is due. and He is Powerful over everything. There is no god but Allah alone, Who fulfilled His promise, helped His servant and routed the confederates alone." He then made supplication in the course of that saying such words three times. He then descended and walked towards al-Marwa, and when his feet came down in the bottom of the valley, he ran, and when he began to ascend he walked till he reached al-Marwa. There he did as he had done at al-Safa. And when it was his last running at al-Marwa he said: If I had known beforehand what I have come to know afterwards, I would not have brought sacrificial animals and would have performed an Umra. So, he who among you has not the sacrificial animals with him should put off Ihram and treat it as an Umra. Suraqa b. Malik b. Jusham got up and said: Messenger of Allah, does it apply to the present year, or does it apply forever? Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) intertwined the fingers (of one hand) into another and said twice: The Umra has become incorporated in the Hajj (adding):" No, but for ever and ever." All came from the Yemen with the sacrificial animals for the Prophet (May peace be upon him) and found Fatimah (Allah be pleased with her) to be one among those who had put off Ihram and had put on dyed clothes and had applied antimony. He (HadratAli) showed disapproval to it, whereupon she said: My father has commanded me to do this. He (the narrator) said that Ali used to say in Iraq: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) showing annoyance at Fatimah for what she had done, and asked the (verdict) of Allahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) regarding what she had narrated from him, and told him that I was angry with her, whereupon he said: She has told the truth, she has told the truth. (The Holy Prophet then asked Ali): What did you say when you undertook to go for Hajj? I (Ali) said: 0 Allah, I am putting on Ihram for the same purpose as Thy Messenger has put it on. He said: I have with me sacrificial animals, so do not put off the Ihram. He (Jabir) said: The total number of those sacrificial animals brought by Ali from the Yemen and of those brought by the Apostle (may peace be upon him) was one hundred. Then all the people except the Apostle (may peace be upon him) and those who had with them sacrificial animals, put off Ihram, and got their hair clipped; when it was the day of Tarwiya (8th of Dhul-Hijja) they went to Mina and put on the Ihram for Hajj and the Messenger of Ailah (may peace be upon him) rode and led the noon, afternoon, sunset Isha and dawn prayers. He then waited a little till the sun rose, and commanded that a tent of hair should be pitched at Namira. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then set out and the Quraish did not doubt that he would halt at al-Mashar al-Haram (the sacred site) as the Quraish used to do in the pre-Islamic period. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), however, passed on till he came to Arafa and he found that the tent had been pitched for him at Namira. There he got down till the sun had passed the meridian; he commanded that al-Qaswa should be brought and saddled for him. Then he came to the bottom of the valley, and addressed the people saying: Verily your blood, your property are as sacred and inviolable as the sacredness of this day of yours, in this month of yours, in this town of yours. Behold! Everything pertaining to the Days of Ignorance is under my feet completely abolished. Abolished are also the blood-revenges of the Days of Ignorance. The first claim of ours on blood-revenge which I abolish is that of the son of Rabia b. al-Harith, who was nursed among the tribe of Sad and killed by Hudhail. And the usury of she pre-Islamic period is abolished, and the first of our usury I abolish is that of Abbas b. Abd al-Muttalib, for it is all abolished. Fear Allah concerning women! Verily you have taken them on the security of Allah, and intercourse with them has been made lawful unto you by words of Allah. You too have right over them, and that they should not allow anyone to sit on your bed whom you do not like. But if they do that, you can chastise them but not severely. Their rights upon you are that you should provide them with food and clothing in a fitting manner. I have left among you the Book of Allah, and if you hold fast to it, you would never go astray. And you would be asked about me (on the Day of Resurrection), (now tell me) what would you say? They (the audience) said: We will bear witness that you have conveyed (the message), discharged (the ministry of Prophethood) and given wise (sincere) counsel. He (the narrator) said: He (the Holy Prophet) then raised his forefinger towards the sky and pointing it at the people (said):" O Allah, be witness. 0 Allah, be witness," saying it thrice. (Bilal then) pronounced Adhan and later on Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the noon prayer. He (Bilal) then uttered Iqama and he (the Holy Prophet) led the afternoon prayer and he observed no other prayer in between the two. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then mounted his camel and came to the place of stay, making his she-camel al-Qaswa, turn towards the side where there we are rocks, having the path taken by those who went on foot in front of him, and faced the Qibla. He kept standing there till the sun set, and the yellow light had somewhat gone, and the disc of the sun had disappeared. He made Usama sit behind him, and he pulled the nosestring of Qaswa so forcefully that its head touched the saddle (in order to keep her under perfect control), and he pointed out to the people with his right hand to be moderate (in speed), and whenever he happened to pass over an elevated tract of sand, he slightly loosened it (the nose-string of his camel) till she climbed up and this is how he reached al-Muzdalifa. There he led the evening and Isha prayers with one Adhan and two Iqamas and did not glorify (Allah) in between them (i. e. he did not observe supererogatory rakahs between Maghrib and Isha prayers). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then lay down till dawn and offered the dawn prayer with an Adhan and Iqama when the morning light was clear. He again mounted al-Qaswa, and when he came to al-Mashar al-Haram, he faced towards Qibla, supplicated Him, Glorified Him, and pronounced His Uniqueness (La ilaha illa Allah) and Oneness, and kept standing till the daylight was very clear. He then went quickly before the sun rose, and seated behind him was al-Fadl b. Abbas and he was a man having beautiful hair and fair complexion and handsome face. As the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) was moving on, there was also going a group of women (side by side with them). Al-Fadl began to look at them. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) placed his hand on the face of Fadl who then turned his face to the other side, and began to see, and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) turned his hand to the other side and placed it on the face of al-Fadl. He again turned his face to the other side till he came to the bottom of Muhassir. 1680 He urged her (al-Qaswa) a little, and, following the middle road, which comes out at the greatest jamra, he came to the jamra which is near the tree. At this be threw seven small pebbles, saying Allah-o-Akbar while throwing every one of them in a manner in which the small pebbles are thrown (with the help of fingers) and this he did in the bottom of the valley. He then went to the place of sacrifice, and sacrificed sixty-three (camels) with his own hand. Then he gave the remaining number to All who sacrificed them, and he shared him in his sacrifice. He then commanded that a piece of flesh from each animal sacrificed should be put in a pot, and when it was cooked, both of them (the Holy Prophet and Hadrat All) took some meat out of it and drank its soup. The Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) again rode and came to the House, and offered the Zuhr prayer at Mecca. He came to the tribe of Abd al-Muttalib, who were supplying water at Zamzam, and said: Draw water. O Bani Abd al-Muttalib; were it not that people would usurp this right of supplying water from you, I would have drawn it along with you. So they handed him a basket and he drank from it.<D>(As for those who disbelieve) in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran, (their deeds) the similitude of their works in the Hereafter (are as a mirage in a desert. The thirsty one supposeth it to be water) from far (till he cometh unto it and findeth it naught) he finds that it is not water; similarly, the disbeliever will not findany reward for his works in the Hereafter, (and finds, in the place thereof, Allah) and he finds with Allah the punishment for the sins he committed; it is also said that this means: and finds Allah ready to chastise him,(Who payeth him his due) Who inflict on him his punishment; (and Allah is swift at reckoning) Allah is severe in His punishment; it is also said that this means: when Allah takes people to task His reckoning is swift.<D>(And when you said: O Moses! We will not endure one kind of food) we will not endure eating just honey and quails; (so pray unto your Lord) ask your Lord (for us that He bring forth for us of that which the earth groweth of its herbs and its cucumbers and its corn and its lentils and its onions. He) i.e. Moses (said: Would you exchange that which is higher) i.e. that which is better and more honourable: honey and quails (for that which is lower) that which is much worse: lentils and onions? (Go down to any city) where you came from; and it is also said that this means any city, (thus you shall get that which you demand) what you have requested is to be found there. (And humiliation) the capitation tax (and wretchedness) the attireof poverty (were stamped upon them) were imposed on them (and they were visited with wrath from Allah)as they deserved to be forsaken by Allah. (That) being forsaken by Allah and visited by humiliation and wretchedness (was because they disbelieved in Allahs revelations) they disbelieved in Muhammad (pbuh) and in the Quran (and slew the prophets wrongfully) without any right and for no crime whatsoever. (That) Allahs wrath (was for their disobedience) on the Sabbath (and transgression) slaying the prophets and declaring transgressions to be lawful.<D>(That) torment (was because their messengers (from Allah) kept coming unto them with clear proofs (of Allahs Sovereignty)) detailing commands, prohibitions and signs, (but they said: Shall mere mortals) human beings like us (guide us) call us to believe in Allahs divine Oneness? (So they disbelieved) in the Scriptures, messengers and signs (and turned away) from accepting faith in the Scriptures, messengers and signs, (and Allah was independent (of them)) of their faith. (Allah is Absolute) Allah is free of need for their faith, (Owner of Praise) He is praiseworthy in His acts; it is also said that this means: He is the Owner of Praise as far as those who believe in His divine Oneness are concerned.
have heard from an Alim the following statement:- Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad (Rahimahumallah) had no personal / own opinion (Fatwa).Their opinion is actually one of the opinions of their respected teacher Imam Abu Hanifah (Rahimahullah). This is because Imam Abu Hanifah Rahimahullah is Mujtahid but Sahebain rahimahumallah are Muqallid. Is this statement is correct ?? --T--? --T--	In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful. As-salaamu `alaykum wa-ramatullahi wa-barakatuh. The discussion in reference is intricate and of an academic nature which is beyond the general understanding of people not having understanding on Fiqh and principles of Fiqh. The first statement of the Aalim is correct. However, Imaam Abu Yusuf and Imaam Muhammad (rahimahumallah) were also Mujtahids of their own right. In order to understand this angel one requires a scholarly background in Fiqh.[1] And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best. Hussein Muhammad	It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:"Muhammad () said: Does the one who raises his head before the Imam not fear that Allah may turn his head into the head of a donkey?"<D>It wasnarrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet () said:“Ifyou sayto your companions: ‘Be quiet’ on a Friday while the Imam isdelivering the sermon, you have engaged in Laghw (idle talk orbehaviour).”<D>It wasnarrated from Abu Dharr that the Prophet () said:“Offerprayeron time, and if you reached the Imam leading them in prayers(ontime), then perform it with them, and you will be safe with yourprayer, otherwise it will be voluntary for you.”<D>(O ye who believe) in Muhammad (pbuh) and the Quran! (When the call is heard for the prayer) when the call to prayer calls you for the prayer (of the day of congregation, haste unto remembrance of Allah) haste to the sermon of the Imam and to praying with him (and leave your trading) and leave trading after the callto prayer. (That) listening to the sermon of the Imam and prayer (is better for you) than earning money andtrading (if ye did but know) if you believe in the reward of Allah. <D> Allah then gave them a dispensation, after imposing a prohibition upon them, in His saying (and leave yourtrading) and said: (And when the prayer is ended) when the Imam finishes the Friday prayer, (then disperse in the land) then leave the mosque if you wish (and seek of Allahs bounty) and seek Allahs provision if you wish, and this is the dispensation which came after prohibition. There is also another way of understanding this: when the Imam finishes the Friday prayer, disperse in the mosque and seek that which is better foryou, i.e. the hidden knowledge, Oneness, non-attachment and reliance on Allah, (and remember Allah) with your tongues and hearts (much) in all circumstances, (that ye may be successful) that you may escape Allahs chastisement and wrath.<D>(Such is their sum of knowledge) such is the extent at which their knowledge, intellect and opinion end, since they claimed that the angels are Allahs daughters and that there is no Hereafter. (Lo! thy Lord) O Muhammad (is best aware of him who strayeth) from His religion, in reference here to Abu Jahl, (and He is best aware of him who goeth right) to His religion, in reference here to Abu Bakr.
I have two questions.In my teens,there was a phase,where i missed couple of years[I seriously cannot recall,if it was months or years,now I am in my 40s] of prayers.Since i dont remember what time of frame of prayers I had missed,how do I offer the qasr salaat of all those missed Farz prayers.And should I also pray the missed Sunnat and waitar prayers accompanied by those farz prayers. Also I am working as a government delivery employee,where I get no lunch time.My route also does not have any hotels or restaurants.it is a residential area.My question is,since we cannot sit in a vehicle and offer prayers,and sometime situations,in non-Muslim areas,where we cannot offer prayers in the streets.So what should I do?Should I quit and fina a job,where I can pray with ease?? --T--? --T--	Almighty Allah Tala has given you the realisation of making Qadha of your missed Salahs. Value your realisation and start making Qadha of your missed Salahs as soon as possible. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: [1] The first thing a slave will be accounted for is Salah. And the first thing to be accounted for between the people will be bloodshed. (Nasaai: 3991) We are getting older and closer to our death. The time is not long before we will be in front of Allah Tala to give account of our Salah. Make sacrifices to the best of your ability to make Qadha of all your missed Salahs. You should apply your mind to the best of your ability on the number of missed Salahs. As a matter of precaution make an over estimate. Put a system in place to perform your Qadha Salah regularly, for example, perform one Qadha Salah with every present Salah. When you perform your present Zuhr, perform one Qadha Salah of Zuhr too. Qadha has to be made of Witr Salah as well.[2] There is no Qadha for Sunnah Salah.[3] When making Qadha, make intention that this is the first Qadha as the one you will have performed will be completed, the next one will be the first missed Salah and so on	Narrated Ibn `Umar:The Prophet used to offer (Nawafil) prayers on his Rahila (mount) facing its direction by signals, but not the compulsory prayer. He also used to pray witr on his (mount) Rahila.<D>It wasnarrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:“The Messenger of Allah ()usedto offer the night prayers two by two.”<D>Narrated Ibn Umar:While travelling the Messenger of Allah () would pray voluntary prayer on his riding beast in whatever direction it turned; and he would observe witr prayer, but he did not offer the obligatory prayers upon it.<D>(So pray unto thy Lord) in gratitude for that, (and sacrifice) face towards the Qiblah when immolating your sacrifice; it is also said this means: put your right hand on the left hand when in prayer; and it is also said this means: complete your bowing and prostration such that your upper part of the chest is plain; and it is also said that this means: pray to your Lord on the day of immolation and offer a sacrifice.<D>(Thus) i.e. just as we have honoured you with the Religion of Abraham (Islam) and his direction of prayer (We have appointed you a middle nation) a middlemost community, (that you be witnesses) for the prophets (over mankind, and that the Messenger) Muhammad (pbuh) (may be a witness over you) that you are upright and follow the straight path. (And We appointed) changed (the Qiblah which ye formerly observed) prayed towards for a period of 19 months (only that We might know) see and distinguish (him who followeth the Messenger) concerning the Qiblah, (from him who turneth) reverts (on his heels) to his former religion and direction of prayer. (In truth it) the changing of the Qiblah (was a hard (test) save for those whom Allah guided) whose hearts Allah had protected. (But it was not Allahs purpose that your faith should be in vain) that He thwarts your faith as it was prior to the abrogation of legal rulings; and it is also said that this means: it is not Allahs purpose to thwart your faith but rather His purpose is to abrogate the legal rulings which conduct your faith; and it is also said that this means: Allah did not thwart your prayers towards Jerusalem but He has abrogated the ruling which required you to pray towards Jerusalem, (forAllah is full of pity, Merciful) in that He does not thwart your faith as it was before the abrogation of legalrulings (towards mankind) towards the believers. <D>(Who forsake their beds) after sleeping a little at night (to cry unto their Lord) to worship their Lord by means of the five daily prayers; it is also said that they forsake their beds in order to pray the last night prayer (Isha); it is also said that this means: they leave their beds after sleeping a little at night to perform supererogatory prayers (in fear) of Him and His chastisement (and hope) in Him and His mercy, (andspend) in charity (of what we have bestowed on them) of wealth.
One day Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) asked Jibril, Have you ever traveled at full speed? Jibril said, Yes, on four occasions. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) asked, What were the four occasions? Jibril said, First time was when Ibrahim (alayhis salam) was placed in Nimruds fire. At the time I was near the Arsh. Allah ordered me to cool the fire. I left the Arsh and descended seven heavens in time. Second time was when Ibrahim (alayhis salam) was about to sacrifice his son Ismail (alayhis salam) in Mina. Allah ordered me to replace his son with a lamb, before Ibrahim (alayhis salam) struck with his knife. Third time was when, the brothers of Yusuf (alayhis salam) threw him into the well. Allah ordered me to save Yusuf (alayhis salam), I rushed and placed my wing underneath Yusuf (alayhis salam) before he reached the bottom of the well. And the final time was when you, O Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), injured your tooth at the battle of Uhud. Allah Taala ordered me to stop your blood reaching the ground, otherwise no plant or tree would grow, till the end of the world. Hearing this, I rushed and saved your blood with my wings.Is this sahih?? --T--? --T--	An identical incident has been located in the Tafsir Ruh ul Bayan authored by Sheikh Ismail Haqqi without reference to any reliable books of Hadith.[1] It is incorrect to mention such incidents without verifying their authenticity	Narrated Ibn `Umar:While some people were offering Fajr prayer at Quba (mosque), some-one came to them and said, "Tonight some Quranic Verses have been revealed to the Prophet and he has been ordered to face the Ka`ba (at Mecca) (during prayers), so you too should turn your faces towards it." At that time their faces were towards Sham (Jerusalem) so they turned towards the Ka`ba (at Mecca).<D>It has been narrated on the authority of Abdullah who said:On the day he returned from the Battle of Ahzab, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) made for us an announcement that nobody would say his Zuhr prayer but in the quarters of Banu Quraiza (Some) people, being afraid that the time for prayer would expire, said their prayers before reaching the street of Banu Quraiza. The others said: We will not say our prayer except where the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) has ordered us to say it even if the time expires. When he learned of the difference in the view of the two groups of the people, the Messenger of Allah (may peace be tipon him) did not blame anyone from the two groups.<D>Narrated AbuUmamah, or one of the Companion of the Prophet:Bilal began the Iqamah, and when he said: "The time for prayer has come," the Prophet () said: "May Allah establish it and cause it to continue."<D>(Mankind) in the time of Abraham, and it is said in the time of Noah (were but one community) following one religion: the religion of disbelief, and so Allah sent prophets as warners and bringers of glad tidings; (then they differed) two parties emerged: believers and disbelievers; (and had it not been for a word) to delay the punishment of this nation (that had already gone forth from thy Lord) that had already been enjoined by your Lord (it had been judged between them) they would have been destroyed (about that) about religion (wherein they differ) they opposed.<D>(Is it a judgement of the time of (pagan) ignorance that they are seeking?) to find in the Quran, O Muhammad. (Who is better than Allah for judgement to a people who have certainty?) in Muhammad and the Quran.<D>(That ye shall journey) the whole creation shall be transformed (on from plane to plane) from one state to another; from the time He created them until the time they die, and from the time they die until they enter either Paradise or hell: in all these times Allah transforms them from one state to another; it is also said that this means: you shall journey, O Muhammad, from one heaven to another on the day of the ascent; and it is also said that this means: this denier will go from one state to another, from the time he dies until heenters the Fire.

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