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Will Abu Usaama and followers not reflect upon these words of Shaikh Rabee’?

Bid'ah, Extremism, Manhaj, The Scholars, Youth Related July 31, 2012 Comments: 2

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

One of our noble brothers recently posted this introduction to the book ‘Fasaad Bayaanil Mi’yaar’ of the Waalid, our Shaikh and teacher, Rabee’ Ibnu Haadi Al Madkhalee – Hafidhahullah. It discusses quite aptly, some of the false and deceptive methods employed by the likes of Abu Usaama Adhahabee and those who share his orientation, whose war isn’t, in actuality against ‘Salafi publications’ per se, but rather the Salafi methodology upheld by the scholars of this manhaj in our time. Since ‘Salafi Publications’ is a vehicle disseminating that methodology in the English language, it feels the brunt of their attacks, their ‘true’ goal though, be clear, is other than Salafi Publications.

Thus I mention his words here for reflection, but is there any that will take admonition?

Shaikh Rabee Bin Haadee Al-Madkhalee (may Allaah preserve him) stated:

“Indeed, from the severest of afflictions and trials upon Islaam and the Muslims in this era, is the appearance of a group claiming to be upon the methodology of Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaa-ah, but unfortunately this group does not act except in opposition to this methodology and its people, openly at times and behind veils at other times.

And indeed this group has placed a heavy burden upon its (own) shoulders, and that is its defence of the people of innovation and misguidance. They author books in this regard and decorate articles due to it, and they spread their defence around the world under the banner of ‘justice and equity’ or (under) the methodology of Al Muwaazanaat (a methodology that revolves around the belief that justice is in mentioning the good characteristics of the one being refuted alongside the refutation, which is a methodology in opposition to the true methodology of Ahlus Sunnah).

They exceed the limits in the affair of Fiqul Waaqi (knowledge of current affairs) and speak ill of the scholars of the Salafi Methodology as a result of that; In fact they belittle and discredit the methodology of the scholars due to this, and (further) increase in ill speech against the Salafi Methodology and its people. Yet one sees no effect of their methodology of ‘justice and equity’ when they debate the people of the Salafi methodology!. Nor (is it seen) in their praises and exaltations for the people of innovation (i.e they are not just or balanced in that regard).

Additionally, although one sees them concealing themselves under the banner of the  ‘Salafi Methodology’, you will not see them giving it any importance, except with respect to what they utilize to deceive those who are deceived by them and their (false) garment, in order that they may bring them over to their corrupt partisanship organization, and so as to kill off their love for the (true) Salafi Methodology, the call to it, defence of it, traversing on it upon the methodology of the pious predecessors with the (correct) love and hate (for the sake of Allaah), and warning against the people of innovation.

So they divert a generation of individuals from the true methodology and having true allegiance to it; and they (direct them) towards a ‘heated’ allegiance to the people of innovation and defence of them and their innovations and falsehoods. Or they trivialise the affair of their innovations to the extent that it leads them to the station of the extreme murji-a (i.e those who held that sinful actions have no effect upon Imaan) with regards to how they view the major innovations and these great oppositions to the true religion of Allaah.

Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum, their hatred for the carriers of the Sunnah and the (true) Salafi Methodology has led them to blow their minor errors out of proportion, errors the likes of which a Sunni or (even) an innovator amongst those who ascribe themselves to Islaam should not be criticised for. They present these mistakes as mighty affairs of blunder and destruction; in fact they (go as far as to) make the virtues and merits of Ahlus Sunnah (i.e such as their praiseworthy position regarding the people of innovation) to be repugnant and disdainful. Not to mention the many fabrications they accuse them (the people of sunnah) of.

So they are, due to these lowly, despicable acts perpetrated by them, from the worst and most severe of the people waging war against the Salafi Methodology and its people, the severest in preventing and blocking people from them both (i.e the salafi methodology and its people); and the most intense in their defence of the groups of innovation and fitan, their claimants and their methodologies. And they have authorships in this regard, and from them are the many authorships of Shaikh Abdur-Rahmaan Abdul Khaaliq who carries the responsibility for this destructive orientation…”

And we ask Allah the most high to cause the ‘Just Aaqil’ (person of intelligence) to reflect upon this!

Wallahu a’lam

Abu Hakeem

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Ahaadeeth that are popular, Widespread and Weak (Part 4 – Concerning Ramadhan and fasting)

Hadeeth, Science of Hadeeth, Worship July 26, 2012 1 Comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu Alaa Rasoollillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

Ramadhaaniyaat: Ahaadeeth concerning Ramadhaan and fasting

In continuing with this series we mention here ahaadeeth connected to Ramadhaan. Every ramadhaan in sermons, lectures and articles there are a number of oft repeated claims made concerning this blessed month, hopefully the origin of some of these claims will become clearer with these brief articles. Whatever is established by other texts will be indicated inshallah.

Upon the authority of Abu Huraira – Radhiyallahu anhu who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Wa Salam said:

“The beginning of Ramadhaan is mercy, its middle is forgiveness, and its end sees (the) freedom (of individuals) from the fire”

Ruling: Dha’eef Jiddan (Very weak)

(Collected by Ibn Abi Dunya in ‘Fadhaa’ilu shahri Ramadhaan’ (37), and declared ‘Dha’eef Jiddan by Shaikh AlAlbaani in ‘Ad dha’eefah’ (4/1569))

Upon the authority of Anas Ibn Maalik who said:

When (the month of) Rajab would enter (upon us) he (the prophet – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam) used to say:

“Allahumma Baarik lanaa fee Rajabin Wa Sha’baan wa Balighnaa Ramadhaan (Oh Allah bless us in Rajab and sha’baan and bring us to Ramadhaan)”

Ruling: Dha’eef (Weak)

(Collected by Ibn Abi Dunya in ‘Fadhaa’ilu Shahri Ramadhaan (1) and Ibn Asaakir and declared ‘Dha’eef’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in Dha’eeful Jaami’ (4395))

Upon the authority Abdullah Ibn Abi Aufaa who said that the Messenger – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam said:

“The sleep of the fasting person is worship, and his silence is tasbeeh (glorifying Allah) and his actions are multiplied, his supplications are answered and his sins are forgiven”

Ruling:Maudoo’ (Fabricated)

(Collected by Al Khalaal in ‘Al Amaali’ (46) and declared ‘Dha’eef’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Dha’eef Al Jaami’ (5972)) and ‘Maudoo’ in ‘Dha’eefah (4696))

Upon the authority of Abu Huraira who said that the Messenger – Sallallahu alaihi wa Salam who said:

“Fast!, and become healthy”

Ruling: Dha’eef (Weak)

(Collected by Ibn Sunni and Abu Nu’aym and declared ‘Dha’eef’ by Sh Al Albaani in Dha’eeful Jaami’ (3504))

Upon the authority of Bilal ibnil Haarith who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam who said

“Ramadhaan in Madeenah is better than Ramadhaan in any other place”

Ruling: Baatil (False hadeeth)

(Collected by At Tabaraani 1/111/2 and Ibn Asaakir 8/510/2 and declared ‘Baatil’ by Sh Naasir in ‘Ad Dha’eefah (831))

Upon the authority Anas Ibn Maalik – Radhiyallahu anhu who said the Messenger – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam said:

“Indeed Allah revealed to his angels who record the deeds of the servants, do not record any of the evil deeds of my fasting servants after Asr”

Ruling: Baatil (False hadeeth)

(Collected by Al Khateeb Al Baghdaadi in ‘At Taareekh’ (6/124) and declared ‘Baatil’ by Imaamud daaraqtni and Sh Al Albaani in ‘Ad Dha’eefah (6580))

Upon the authority Abu Huraira who said the Messenger – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam:

“Everything has its zakaat, and the zakaat of the body is fasting, for fasting is half of patience”

Ruling: Dha’eef (Weak)

(Collected by Ibn Maajah (1745) and declared ‘Dha’eef’ by Sha Al Albaani in ‘Dha’eef At Targheeb 579))

Wallahu a’lam

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From the benefits of fasting

Fiqh, Hadeeth, Worship July 25, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salāmu ‘alaa Rasūlillahi

Ammā Ba’d

Indeed the great act of worship, fasting, has been prescribed upon this ummah just as it was prescribed upon the previous nations. Allah the most high prescribed it upon us for many great benefits.

From the greatest of its benefits the attainment of piety

Allah the most high informs us (the meaning of which):

“Oh you who believe! Fasting has been prescribed upon just as it was prescribed upon those who came before you that perhaps you may receive piety”

(Suratul Baqarah Vs

Likewise from the benefits of fasting, the development of Sabr (patience). Since fasting itself is an exercise in patience, it requires patience and it develops patience and due to it, one receives the reward of the patient!

Allah the most high states (the meaning of which):

“Indeed the patient will receive their reward without measure”

(Suratuz Zumar Vs 10)

From its benefits is that it is from the things that expiates ones wrong-doings related to his family wealth children and neighbours

Upon the authority of Hudhaifa who said the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“The wrongdoings of an individual related to his family, his wealth, himself and his children are expiated by fasting, prayer , charity and enjoining the good and forbidding the evil”

(Collected by Bukhāri and Muslim)

From the benefits of fasting is that preparing for it earns a person the good mention of Allah and the supplications of the Angels

“Indeed Allah mentions his servant in the gathering of the heavens and the angels supplicate for those who take the pre-dawn meal”

(Collected by Ibn Hibbān and At Tabarāni in ‘Al Awsat’ and declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Al Albāni in Sahīhul Jāmi’ (1844))#

From the benefits of fasting is that the fasting person is distanced from the fire and has a trench distancing him from the fire due to it

Upon the authority of ‘Uqbah Ibn ‘Aamir wo said the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“Whoever fasts a day for the sake of Allah, then Allah distances him from Jahannam the distance of one hundred years”

(Collected by Nisā’i and declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Albāni in ‘Sahīhul Jāmi’ (6330))

Upon the authority of Abu Umāmah who said the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“Whoever fasts a day for the sake of Allah, Allah will make a trench between him and the hellfire like the distance between the heavens and the earth”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi and declared ‘Sahīh’ by Shaikh Al Albāni in As Sahīhah (563))

From the benefits of fasting is that the one who dies while fasting enters Jannah

Upon the authority of Hudhaifa – Radhiyallahu ‘anhu who said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“Whosoevers’ final deed is a days fast will enter Jannah”

(Collected by Ahmad in his Musnad and Ibn Shāhīn and others and declared ‘Sahīh’ by Shaikh Al Albāni in Sahīhul Jāmi’ (6224))

In Jannah it will be said to those who used to fast ‘Eat and drink!’

Allah the most high says regarding that which the people of Jannah will be told (the meaning of which):

“Eat and drink at ease for that which you have sent on before you in days past!”

(Suratul Haqqah Vs 24)

Mujāhid and others from the scholars of tafseer-Rahimahumullah said:

“This was revealed concerning people who used to fast”

(See Fathul Qadīr 5/284)

From its benefits is that the fragrance of the mouth of the fasting person smells sweeter than musk to Allah

Upon the authority of Abu Huraiah who said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“By him is whose hands is the soul of Muhammad the fragrance of the breath of the fasting person smells sweeter to Allah on the day of Judgement than the fragrance of musk.”

(Collected by Muslim (2762))

From the benefits of fasting is the two periods of joy the fasting person receives

Upon the authority of who said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

“The fasting person has two occasions of joy! One when he breaks his fast and one when he meets his lord”

(Collected by Muslim (2762)

Alongside the many other benefits fasting brings from, from nurturing the believer upon suppressing his desires for the sake of Allah, reminding him of the state of those less well off than him, those who regularly experience hunger and other health related benefits. Thus all praise is due to Allah who has guided us to the most noble of actions, Wa lillhil hamdu wal minah!  

Was Sallallahu ‘alaa Nabiyinā Muhammad

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From the rulings related to Fasting – 2

Worship July 22, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaatu ‘alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

From the Sunan of fasting:

Taking the suhoor (pre-dawn meal)

Upon the authority of Anas ibn Maalik – Radhiyallahu anhu who said: The Prophet – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam said: “Take the suhoor for indeed in the suhoor there is barakah (blessings)”

(Agreed Upon)

Upon the authority of Amr Ibnil ‘Aas -Radhiyallahu ‘anhu who said: “The difference between our fast and the fast of the people of the book is eating at the time of Suhoor”

(Collected by Muslim (1096))

From the best forms of Suhoor

Upon the authority of Abu Hurairah – Radhiyallahu ‘anhu who said: “Dates are a blessed form of Sahoor for the believer”

(Collected by Abu Daawood (2345) and declared ‘Saheeh’ by Sh Al Albaani)

The best time for Suhoor

The best time for suhoor is the time the Messenger – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam took it.

Upon the authority of Zaid Ibn Thaabit – Radiyallahu anhu – who said “We took the Suhoor meal with the Prophet – Sallallahu alahi Was Salam then he stood to prayer so I said: “What was the amount of time between the adhan and the Sahoor? He said: “Approximately (the time it takes to recite) fifty verses”

(Agreed Upon)

The time of Iftaar

Upon the authority of Umar Ibn Al Khataab – Radhiyallahu anhu who said: “The Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam said: “If the night approaches from here and the day disappears from here and the sun sets, then the fasting person has broken his fast (i.e that is the time for him to break the fast)”

(Agreed Upon)

the word ‘here’ is clarifyed in the following narration

Upon the authority of Abdullah ibn Abi Aufaa – Radhiyallahu anhu who said: “We travelled with thte Messenger of Allah while he was fasting. So when the sun had set he said “Disembark and prefare food for us!(the term used is ‘fajnah’ which literally means to mix but is a reference to mixing milk or labn with water or mixing flour with water in the preperation of a meal)  He (the companion) said: “Should we not wait until evening?” He said: “Disembark and prepare food for us! He (the companion) said: “But the day is still upon you!” he said: “Disembark and prepare food for us!” so he disembarked and prepared food for them. The Prophet – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam then said: “If you see the night approach from here, then the fasting person has broken his fast (i.e. that is the time for him to break his fast) and he pointed with his finger towards the east”

(Agreed Upon)

Hastening to break the fast

Upon the authority of Sahl Ibn Sa’d who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam said: “The people will not cease to be upon good as long as they hasten to break their fast”

(Agreed Upon)

It should be known that delaying the Iftaar is a characteristic of the people of the book!

Upon the authority of Abu Huraira who narratted from the Prophet – Sallallahu ‘alaihi Was Salam who said: “The Religion will not cease to be manifest as long as the people hasten to break fast, since the Jews and the Christians delay”

(Collected by Abu Daawood (2353) and declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Al Albaani)

What the fasting person breaks his fast with

Upon the authority of Anas ibn Maalik who said “The Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam used to break his fast upon fresh soft dates before praying, and if not fresh soft dates then dry dates, and if not then he would take some mouthfuls of water”

(Collected by Abu Dawood (2356) and declared ‘Saheeh’ by Shaikh Al Albaani)

When he breaks it he says..

Upon the authority of Marwaan Ibn Saalim who narrates from Ibn Umar who said the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Was salam when he broke his fast he would say ” Dhahaba Dhama’u wab tallatil ‘Urooqu Wa Thabatal Ajru Inshallah (The thirst has gone, the veins are moist, and the reward is established inshallah)

(Collected by Abu Dawood (2357) and declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Al Albaani -Rahimahullah)

If he breaks his fast with someone who provides them food

Upon the authority of Anas Ibn Maalik that the messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam went to Sa’d Ibn Ubaadah and he (Sa’d) brought him bread and oil then ate. Then the prophet – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam said: “Aftara ‘Indakum As Saa’imoon, Wa akala ta’aamakumul abraar Wa Sallat alaikumul Malaa’ikah (May fasting people break their fasts with you, may the righteous eat your food and may the Angels supplicate for you) 

The virtue of preparing food for fasting people even if it is little

Upon the authority of Zaid Ibn Khaalid Al Juhani – Radhiyallahu anhu who said: The Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi wa Salam “Whoever provides food for the fasting person to break his fast he has the like of his reward, without that depleting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi (807) and declared ‘ Saheeh’ by Shaikh Al Albaani)

The fasting person avoids lewdness ,cursing and argumentation

Upon the authority of Abu Hurairah – Radhiyallahu ‘Anhu that the messenger – Sallallahu alaihi was salam said: If one of you sees his day fasting, then let him not utter lewdness or speak ignorantly, if someone attempts to curse or fight him he should say ‘Indeed I am fasting!’ Indeed I am fasting!”

(Agreed Upon)

Wallahu a’lam

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From the rulings of Fasting – 1

Bid'ah, Fiqh, Hadeeth, Women's Issues, Worship July 21, 2012 Comments: 4

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d

The following are some basic rulings related to fasting.

The Pillars of Fasting

1. The Niyyah

From the issues related to all acts of worship, that which if it is absent then the act of worship is null and void, the Niyyah (intention)

Fasting like all other acts of worship must have the Niyyah of the worshipper to perform the action for the sake of Allah. As is the case with all other acts of worship the place of the niyaah is the heart, in no act of worship is the niyyah uttered.

Allah the most high mentions (the meaning of which):

“Say: Do you inform Allah concerning your religion? While Allah knows all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and Allah is All-aware of everything”

(Suratul Hujuraat Vs 16)

The Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam also said:

“Whosoever does not have the intention (to fast) before fajr, then he has no fast”

(Collected by Abu Dawood upon the authority of Hafsah – Radiyallahu ‘Anhaa) 7/122 and it is declared ‘Saheeh’ by shaikh Al Albaani in Saheehul Jaami’ (6538)

One should have the niyyah to fast the whole of ramadhaan and not just certain days.

2. That one avoids the Muftiraat (things that break ones fast) from the beginning of the true fajr until sunset.

Allah the most high Mentions (the meaning of which):

“..And eat and drink until the white thread (of dawn) appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night).Then complete your fast until nightfall..”

(Suratul Baqarah Vs 187)

By ‘true fajr’ I mean the beginings of the light of dawn that spreads across the horizon and not the false fajr which is light that stretches up into the sky

The Muftiraat (Things that break the fast)

There are six main things that break ones fast:

1 and 2. Eating and drinking

Except that a person does so out of forgetfulness in which case there is no expiation upon him.

The Messenger – Sallallahu ‘alaihi Was Salam Said:

“Whoever forgets while he is fasting and eats or drinks then let him complete his fast for indeed it was Allah who fed him or gave him drink”

(Collected by Muslim 1155)

It is permissable though to complete ones suhoor meal, even if completing it takes one past the time of fajr, on the basis of the statement of the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam:

“If one of you hears the call (to prayer) and the vessel is in his hand, then he should not put it down until he has taken his need from it”

(Collected by Abu Dawood and authenticated by Sh Al Albaani in ‘Saheeh Abi Dawood 2/447)

3. Intentional vomitting

Though if he is overcome by vommiting there is nothing upon him

The Messenger _ Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam said:

“Whosoever is overcome by vomitting then there is no need to make the fast up, and he who makes himself vomit intentionally must make it up”

(Collected by Tirmidhi 716 and declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Saheehul Jaami’)

4 and 5. Menses and Post-Natal bleeding

6. Sexual Relations (specifically intercourse)

The expiation of which is a heavy expiation and that is two months consecutive fasting

Upon the authority of Abu Hurairah Indeed we were sitting with the Prophet when a man came to him and said: “Oh Messenger of Allah I am destroyed! He said “What is wrong with you?” He responded: “I have had relations with my wife while fasting! So the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu alaihi was Salam said to him: “Are you able to free a slave?” He said: “No” He said: “Are you able to fast for two consecutive months?” he said: ” No” he said “Then are you able to feed sixty poor people?” he said “No” then while we were there someone came and gave a weight of dates to the messenger – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam so he said: “Where is the questioner?” So he said: “Here I am” He said take these and give them in charity” He said: “Should it be upon a family that is poorer than mine Oh Messenger of Allah? For there is not between the two areas of volcanic rock (referring to the two boundaries of Madinah) a household that is poorer than mine!” At which point the Messenger laughed until his incisors could be seen then he said: “Feed your family with it”

(Agreed Upon)

In one version collected by Abu Dawood (2376 and declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shk Albaani in ‘Saheeh Abi Daawood (2096)) It mentions that the weight of dates was fifteen Saa’ and the Messenger mentioned “You and your family may consume it and fast a day and seek forgiveness from Allah”

It should be known that what is commonly practiced by many, known as the fifteen minute precaution, where they consider the end of suhoor time fifteen minutes before its true end, the suhoor meal is consequently ended fifteen or so minutes before fajr, and at which point fasting ultimately begins for them, is an innovation.

Al Haafidh Ibn Hajr mentions: (after discussing the narration of ‘Amr ibn Maymoon collected by Abdur Razaaq As San’aani in his Musanaf ‘The companions of the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam were the quickest of the people to break the fast and the slowest in taking their Suhoor meal’)

“From the evil innovations, is that which has been brought about in this time, from the second adhan of fajr being called some twenty minutes before fajr during ramadhaan, and putting the lanterns out as a sign that eating and drinking is not permissable for those who wish to fast. Claiming that this is for the purpose of taking precaution with this act of worship. This practice has lead them to delay calling the adhaan of maghrib by good a measure to ‘ensure the time has entered’. Thus they have delayed breaking the fast and finished the dawn meal before its time, and in doing so, have opposed the sunnah. For this reason we see little good coming from them and much evil among them. Wallahul Musta’aan

(Fathul Baari 4/199)

Wallahu a’lam

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The salaf and Fasting

Fiqh, Miscellaneous, The Scholars, Worship July 20, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillah

Ammaa ba’d

With this the beginning of this blessed month of Ramadhaan, and this period of good and mercy, We remind of that which the salaf of this umma were upon from fasting and other acts of worship in this month, that it may be a form of encouragement for us this ramadhaan and those that are to come, if Allah blesses us with life.

Abdur Rahmaan Ibn Ahmad Ad Daaraani said:

“The key to the dunya is in being full, satiated and content. While the key to the hereafter is in hunger (I.e due to fasting). The origin of good in the dunya and the hereafter is in the fear of Allah. Indeed Allah gives his dunya to those who he loves and those he does not love. Hunger (i.e. fasting and its reward) is a treasure preserved with him, that he does not give except to the one he loves specifically. For me to give up a morsel from my late meal (i.e. due to fasting) is more beloved to me than for me to eat it and stand in prayer from the beginning to the end of the night”

(Collected by Abdur Razzaaq As San’aani in Al Musannaf 3/307)

Abu Dardaa said:

“If it were not for three things I wish not to remain in the dunya:

1. Placing my face down in prostration to my creator across the alternation of the day and the night, preparing for the (true) life to come

2. Experiencing thirst during the hottest part of the day (due to fasting)

3. And Sitting with a people who select and choose their words (i.e. are careful with their speech) the way fruit is selected”

(Collected by As Suyooti in Ad Duril Manthoor 6/648)

Ibn Mas’ood – Radhiyallahu anhu said:

“Fasting is a barrier like the barriers used in war”

(Collected by Abdur Razaaq As San’aani in his Musanaf 4/307)

Ubaid Ibn Umair said:

“It used to be said that when winter comes Oh people of the Qur’aan, the nights are long for your prayers, and the days are short for your fasts, so capitalise!”

(Collected by Ibn Abi Shaibah in his Musannaf 7/172)

Upon the authority of Hishaam Ibn Urwa ibn Zubair who said that his father used to fast consistantly except for Eid al Fitr and Eid Al Adhaa and he died while he was fasting!”

(Siyar a’laamin nubalaa 4/436)

Yahya ibn Ma’een said Ghundar (Muhammad ibn Ja’far al Hudhali 293 H) turned to me one day and said “Do you know that for the last fifty years I have fasted one day and broke my fast the next! (referring to the fast of Daawood)”

(Siyar A’laamin Nubalaa 9/101)

Wallahu A’lam

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Does the menstruating woman make wudhu before sleep?

Family Related, Fataawaa, Fiqh, Hadeeth, Women's Issues, Worship, Youth Related July 15, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillah

Ammaa Ba’d:

I was asked about this issue earlier today thus i share this benefit. Concerning this issue the scholars have a number of statements. Their statements revolve firstly around the fact that the Messenger Sallallahu alaihi was salam used to make Wudhu while in a state of Janaaba.

Upon the authority of Abu Salamah who said: “I asked Aaisha -Radhiyallahu anhaa Did the Prophet Sallallahu alaihi was Salam sleep while Junub? She said: “Yes! and he would make Wudhu”

(Collected by Bukhaari (282))

Upon the authority of Aaisha – Radhiyallahu anhaa “The Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam when he was in a state of ritual impurity, and he intended to eat or sleep then he would make wudhu like his wudhu for salaah”

(Collected by Muslim (305))

As far as this wudhu is concerned, the scholars hold that it is done for the purpose of ‘Lightening’ the Janaaba (state of ritual impurity) of the person who is Junub

After mentioning some of the ahaadeeth that indicate the issue, Al Haafidh Ibn Rajab mentions in his ‘Fathul Baari’ (not that of Al Haafidh Ibn Hajr) (1/358):

“The ahaadeeth mentioned in the chapter, indicate that the wudhu of the person who is junub (in a state of ritual impurity) ‘lightens’ his state of janabah”

That is there is nothing that prevents him from being completely pure, except him making ghusl, and what is correct is that the woman is the same as the man in that regard.

With that being the case, the question that arises is, is the menstruating woman the same as the man or woman in a state of Janaabah?

What is correct is that she isn’t, due to the fact that she has a continual flow of blood that she would not become pure from even if she made ghusl.

Thus her having a ghusl would not put her in a state of tahaarah, while the man or woman in a state of janaabah IS purified with Ghusl and similarly, if they make wudhu their state is lightened.

With the exception of one woman, and that is the woman whos’ menses has ended but she has not yet made ghusl to purify herself, this woman is benefitted by wudhu if she intends to sleep in that state.

Al Haafidh ibn Hajr mentions the statement of Ibn Daqeeq al eid -Rahimahullah who said

“Ash Shaafi’ee has stated that this is not for the menstruating woman (i.e. to make wudhu before sleep), because if she were to make ghusl it would not remove her state of impurity, while that is not the case with one who is junub, but if her flow of blood ceases, then that is permissable for her”

(Fathul Baari 1/395)

Imaamun Nawwawi has a similar statement in his explanation of Muslim he states (3/218):

“Our companions (i.e. the scholars of the Shaafi’ee madhab) are united upon the fact that it is not desirable for the woman in a state of menses or post-natal bleeding to make wudhu (i.e. before sleep) because wudhu will have no effect upon her state of impurity, but if her menses ends then she becomes like the one who is Junub.

Wallahu a’lam”

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Be successful!, Hold your tongue!

Hadeeth, Miscellaneous, Women's Issues, Youth Related July 14, 2012 1 Comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

The following are some texts (some popular, while others may not be so) concerning the virtues of holding the tongue and guarding it. A noble mannerism that is near abandoned in our time, though there is still hope for some…

Upon the Authority of Abu Huraira – Radhiyallahu Anhu – who said the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi was Salam said:

“Whosoever believes in Allah and the last day then let him say that which is good or remain silent!”

(Agree upon by Bukhaari (5785) and Muslim (47))

Upon the authority oh Al Hasan al Basri who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam said:

“May Allah have mercy upon a servant who speaks, and thereby gains a profit (ie he uttered something that earned him reward) or remains silent and safe”

(collected in musnad As Shihaab (581) and though it is ‘Mursal’ (which is when a taabi’ee narrates from the messenger – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam) it is declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Al albaani in ‘Saheehul Jaami’ (3497) and ‘Saheehah’ (855) (due to supporting ahadeeth))

The following version of the hadeeth brings clarity to this hadeeth:

Upon Ubaadah bin Saamit – Radhiyallahu Anhu that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam said:

“Speak good and you will gain (reward) and refrain from evil speech and you will be safe”

(Musnad As Shihaab (666) and declared Saheeh’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in Saheehul Jaami’ (4419)

Upon the authority of Abdullah Ibn Amr – Radhiyallahu Anhumaa who said that the Messenger of Allah said:

“He who remains silent will be successful”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi (2501) and declared ‘Saheeh’ by shaikh Al Albaani)

Upon the authority of Simaak who said:

“I said to Jaabir Ibn Samurah ‘Did you used to sit with the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam? He said: “Yes! Indeed He used to be given to long periods of silence, and would laugh little. His companions used to mention poetry and would discuss their affairs in his presence and they would laugh and he would probably smile”

(Collected by Ahmad in his Musnad (20829) and declared ‘Hasan’ in saheehul Jaami’ (4822))

The following are some of the statements of the Salaf concerning the issue

Talha Ibn Ubaidillah said I happened to embark upon a ship alongside Imaam Ahmad and (I noticed) he had long periods of silence, but when he did speak he said: “Oh Allah cause me to die upon Islaam and the Sunnah!”

(collected by Khateebul Baghdaadi in Taareekhul Baghdaad (9/349))

Upon the authority of Imaam Al Awzaa’ee who said:

Sulaimaan Ibn Daawood alaihis Salaam said: “If speech was made of silver, then silence would be golden!”

(Collected by Ibn Abi dunya in ‘As Samt’ (47))

Muwwarraq Al Ijli – Rahimahullah said: “There is an affair that I have been seeking for ten years that I haven’t achieved yet and I will never leave alone seeking it!” they said: “and what is that Oh Abu Mu’tamir? He said “To remain silent about what does not concern me!”

(Collected by Ibn Abi Shaiba (35144))

Upon the authority of Wuhaib Ibnil Warad – Rahimahullah – who said: “It used to be said that wisdom is in ten parts, nine of them are connected to silence while the tenth is in seclusion from the people”

(Collected by Ibn Abi Dunya in ‘As Samt (36))

Upon the authority of Ali – Radhiyallahu Anhu who said: “The tongue of mankind is like the pen of a king and his saliva is its ink”

(Collected by Ibn Abi Dunya ‘As Samt’ (79))

Upon the authority of Abdullah ibn Amr – Radhiyallahu anhumaa who said: “Leave alone that which has nothing to do with you whatsoever,and do not speak about what does not concern you, and guard your tongue as you would guard silver!”

(Collected by ibn Abi Dunya in ‘As Samt’ (24))

Upon the authority of Al Hasan al Basri – Rahimahullah who said: “He who is plenty in wealth is plenty in sin (ie usually), and he whos speech is plentiful, lies plentifully and he whose character is bad (only) punishes himself!”

(Collected by Ibn Abi Dunya in ‘As Samt’ (9)

Upon the authority of Ibn Mas’ood – Radhiyallahu anhu who said: “By he who there is no god other than him! There is nothing on the earth more in need of being imprisoned than the tongue!”

(Collected by Ibn Abi Dunya in ‘As Samt’ (16))

Wallahu A’lam

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Ahaadeeth that are popular, widespread and weak (Part 3)

Bid'ah, Fiqh, Hadeeth, Miscellaneous, Science of Hadeeth July 7, 2012 Comments: 2

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

In continuing with this series concerning popular weak ahaadeeth:

16. Upon the authority of Ibn Umar who made wudhu and wiped his neck then said (attributing his statement to the messenger – Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam

“Whoever makes wudhu and wipes his neck will not be bound with collars on the day of judgement”

Ruling: Fabricated – Collected by Abu Nu’aym in akhbaar Asbahaan 2/115 and declared ‘Fabricated by Shaikh Al Albaani in Ad Dha’eefah 2/167 Number 744

17.Wiping the eyes with ones index fingers when hearing ‘Ash hadu an Laa ilaaha ilallah…and the that one who does so will have the right to the intercession of the messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Sallam”

Ruling: Not Authentic

(Collected by Ad Dailami In ‘Musnadul Firdous upon the authority of ibn Umar and it is declared: ‘Not Authentic by shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Ad Dha’eefah’ 72)

18. “Salaah in a turban is equivalent to 10,000 good deeds”

Ruling: Fabricated

(it was mentioned by As Suyooti in ‘Dhail Al Ahaadeeth Al Maudoo’ah’ (111) and declared ‘Fabricated’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Ad Dha’eefah 129)

19. “Be plentiful in saying ‘Laa ilaaha illallah’ during funerals

Ruling: Da’eef  (weak)

(Collected by Ad Dailami (1/1/32) upon the authority of Ibn Umar and declared ‘Dha’eef’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in Adh’Dha’eefah 2881)

20. “Whoever visits the grave of his parents or one of them every friday will have his sins forgiven and will be written as one who was dutiful to his parents”

Ruling: Fabricated

(Collected by At Tabaraani in ‘As Sagheer’ (199) upon the authority of Abu Hurairah and declared ‘Fabricated’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in Ad Dha’eefah (49)

21. “Be plentiful in the rememberance of Allah until it is said about you ‘Majnoon! (Deranged!)‘

Ruling: Dha’eef

(Collected by Haakim 1/499) and declared ‘Dha’eef’ By shaikh Al Albaani in Ad Dha’eefah 517)

22. “Whenever he – Sallallahu alaihi Was Sallam – would cut his hair, trim his nails or blood cup he would have it sent to the baqee’ (graveyard in Madina) and have it buried”

Ruling: Baatil (False)

(Mentioned by Ibn Abi Haatim (2/337) and declared ‘False’ by shaikh Al Albaani in Ad dha’eefah 713)

23. “He – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Sallam – used to eat with the whole of his palm”

Ruling: Munkar (Conflicting). (‘Munkar’ is hadeeth terminology for a hadeeth that opposes an authentic hadeeth and has in its chain of transmission, a weak narrator)

(Collected by Al Uqaili in Ad Dhu’afaah 4/90 and declared ‘Munkar By Shaikh Al Albaani in Ad Dha’eefah (6225) he also mentioned it in number 1202 and declared it ‘Fabricated’)

24. “The Messenger of Allah did not used to raise his hands until he finished from Salaah (i.e. other than the initial Takbeer)

Ruling: Dha’eef (Weak)

(Collected by At Tabaraani in ‘Mu’jamul Kabeer 3/211/1 who mentions his chain going back to Abdullah ibn Zubair who saw a man raising his hands in Salaah before finishing his Salaah, then when he finished praying he said “The Messenger of Allah did not used to…” Shaikh AlAlbaani declared it weak in Ad Dha’eefah 2544 due to the presence of Fudhail Ibn Sulaimaan An Numairi who the majority of he Imaams of hadeeth declare a weak narrator)

25. The Messenger raised his hands after giving salaam (from Salaah) and while (still) facing the qibla and made dua that Allah frees Waleed Ibnil Waleed, ‘Iyaash ibn abi Rabee’ah, Salamah Ibn Hishaam and the (other) weak defenseless muslims from the Mushrikeen. Those who are unable to devise a plot or direct their way, from the hands of the mushrikeen

Ruling: Munkar

(Collected by Bazaar (3172) Shaikh Al Albaani after mentioning the hadeeth in ‘Ad Dha’eefah and discusses the presence of the weak narrator Ali Ibn Zaid ibn Jud’aan in its chain then he mentions:

“The conclusive statement then is that nothing is established upon the messenger – Sallallahu Alahi was sallam – regarding him raising his hands after Salaah. As far as the affair of the Imaam making Du’a and those behind him saying ameen! after the prayer as is customary practice today in many Islamic countries then it is a bid’ah (innovation ) having no origin..” (See ‘Ad Dha’eefah 6/57-60)

Wallahu a’lam

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