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Preparing for the True Abode Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The period of time which people live in the world is extremely short in comparison to the period of time for which they will remain buried beneath the surface of the earth. Accordingly one should understand that man’s lifespan in this world compared to the Hereafter is extremely short and brief. After your demise, the various stages through which you will pass, such as the stage in the grave until the first sounding of the trumpet, the stage from the first sounding of the trumpet until the second, the thousands of years that will be spent on the plains of resurrection and finally residing in whichever abode Allah Ta’ala chooses for you in the hereafter – all these stages are hundreds of thousands of times longer than the brief period for which you live in the world. How can man remain so negligent and unconcerned of his true abode? He makes such effort for the few days he will spend in the world but fails to work and make adequate preparations for the eternal life of the Hereafter! (Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 21) - Ihyauddeen.co.za

MOTHER This is a truly BEAUTIFUL piece please read this at a slow pace, digesting every word...do not hurry....this is a treasure... For those lucky to still be blessed with your Mom, this is beautiful For those of us who aren't, this is even more beautiful. For those who are moms, you'll love this. The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said: "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning." But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this." Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come." And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children," A little patience and we are there." So the children climbed, and when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you." And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up at the stars and said,"This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave them courage. Today, I ' ve given them strength." And the next day came strange clouds, which darkened the earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled, and the mother said: "Look up. Lift your eyes to the light." And the children looked and saw above the clouds an everlasting glory, and it guided them beyond the darkness. And that night the Mother said, "This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children God." And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage. And when the way was rough, they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill, and beyond they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. And mother said,"I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk alone, and their children after them." And the children said, "You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And they said: "We cannot see her but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence......" Your Mother is always with you.... She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street; she's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks; she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not well. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallised in every teardrop. She's the place you came from, your first home; and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love and your first heartbreak, and nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space... not even death! MAY WE NEVER TAKE OUR MOTHERS FOR GRANTED

Platinum rings for females Q. Are women allowed to wear rings made from platinum? A. It is permissible for women to wear gold and silver rings only. Hence, it is not permissible for women to wear rings made from platinum or any other substance apart from gold and silver. (Shaami 6/360) It is permissible for women to wear jewellery other than rings, for e.g. earrings, necklaces, bracelets etc. made from platinum and other substances. And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)

Like Father… My previous post provided a glimpse of Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez’s method of training his children. Now I would like to share the result of this nurturing. The Historians mention that he had fifteen children, three of which were daughters. Each of them grew up to be obedient and pious. The most accomplished of them was: ‘Abdul Malik (rahimahullah) ‘Umar (rahimahullah) says: “My son ‘Abdul Malik is most cherished to me from all my children. The Son’s effect on the Father Some Elders of that era said: “’It was the piety that ‘Umar saw in his son ‘Abdul Malik that lead ‘Umar to a pious life” Hafidh Ibn ‘Asakir writes: “He was the child of a slave girl. He was pious and assisted his father as well as encouraged him to be just” Immediately after becoming Khalifah, ‘Umar (rahimahullah) wanted to take a mid-day nap and decided he will attend to the matters of the people after the Zuhr salah. His son, ‘Abdul Malik cautioned him with the following: “O Ameerul Mumineen! What guarantee do you have that you will live till Zuhr?” ‘Umar asked him to come closer. He embraced his son, kissed him and said: “All praise is for Allah who has granted me offspring that assists me in my matters of deen.” Saying this, he left and called for those who had any need with the Ameerul Mumineen to come forward. Like Father, Like Son, Like Slave Maimoon Ibn Mehran says: “I haven’t seen a household better than the one that consisted of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez, his son ‘Abdul Malik, and their slave; Muzahim” Rabee’ ibn Sabirah told ‘Umar: “I haven’t seen a son like your son” ‘Abdul Malik, the son of Khalifah ‘Umar ibn‘Abdil Azeez (rahimahullah), was truly a son who was an asset to his father. He constantly assisted his father in his religious affairs; cautioning him and supporting him whenever the need arose. When ‘Umar would get angry, he would calm him down. When he (the Ameerul Mumineen) needed advice, his son counselled him too. The Father’s words for his Son The following is a brief collection of the praises Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez had for his son: “All Praise is for Allah who bestowed me with an assistant from my own family; my son ‘Abdul Malik.” “May Allah have mercy on you my son, and may He reward you beautifully on behalf of your father. I indeed see you as an aid in good works.” If it wasn’t that I fear my decision may have been hampered by the love a father has for his son, I would have said ‘Abdul Mali is fit to be the Khalifah! “O My son! I am more proud that you are my son than you are about me being your father.” To this ‘Abdul Malik replied: “O father! I prefer being what you want me to be, instead of what I want…” Demise ‘Abdul Malik (rahimahullah) passed away during the life of his father. He was only eighteen at the time of his death which was caused by a plague. Upon his death ‘Umar (rahimahullah) addressed him saying: “May Allah shower his mercy on you my son! You were indeed obedient to you father.” He then made the following du’a” اللهم اغفر لعبد الملك بن عمر، ولمن استغفر له O Allah! Forgive ‘Abdul Malik, the son of ‘Umar, and forgive those who ask for his forgiveness There was a Bedouin among those who consoled the Khalifah after his son’s demise. His words were: يعِزُّ أميرَ المؤمنين فإنه لِما قد ترى يُغَذّٰى الصغيرُ ويولَدُ هل ابنك إلا من سلالة آدم وكلٌّ على حوض المنية مورد “May the Ameerul Mumineen remain in honour, but what you see (Death) Is indeed the exact reason for which children are born and brought up (i.e, to die one day) Your son is also among the progeny of Nabi Adam (’Alaihissalam) All of which have to drink from the pond of death” Hafidh Ibn Rajab (rahimahullah) writes: “These proved to be the most consoling words for ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez” (Extracted from: Tareekh Dimashq & “Seeratu ‘Abdil Malik ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez”, by Hafidh Ibn Rajab Al-Hambali (rahimahullah). May Allah Ta’ala guide us all to the ways of our pious predecessors. Ameen.

It’s our offspring at stake!!! Upbringing our children in current times is truly challenging. If nothing is done soon, one cannot imagine how worse it could get. There’s nothing more sad than “loosing” your child. Tips by Khalifah ‘Umar ibn’Abdil ‘Azeez I feel that Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez’s (rahimahullah) advice below is very apt and pertinent. :وكتب عمر بن عبد العزيز إلى مؤدب ولده خذهم بالجفاء فهو أمنع لاقدامهم ، وترك الصبحة فان عادتها تكسب الغفلة، وقلة الضحك فان كثرته تميت القلب ، وليكن أول ما يعتقدون من أدبك بغض الملاهي التي بدؤها من الشيطان ، وعاقبتها سخط الرحمن ، فانه بلغني عن الثقات من حملة العلم أن حضور المعازف واستماع الأغاني واللهج بهما ينبت النفاق في القلب كما ينبت العشب بالماء . وليفتتح كل غلام منهم بجزء من القرآن يثبت في قراءته ، فاذا فرغ منه تناول نبله وقوسه وخرج إلى الغرض حافيا ، فرمى سبعة أرشاق ، ثم انصرف إلى القائلة ، فان ابن مسعود كان يقول : ” يا بني قيلوا ، فان الشياطين لا تقيل ( ذكره ابن أبي الدنيا في : ” ذم الملاهي” ص: 9 ) Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) wrote the following instructions to his children’s mentor (teacher) “ Be strict on them for this is more effective in restraining them. Stop them from sleeping after Fajr Salah, for this causes stupidity / negligence. They should laugh less for a lot of laughing kills the heart / soul. Let the first thing you inculcate in them be the hatred for Music, for I have heard from various People of Knowledge (‘Ulamaa) that Music develops hypocrisy in the heart just as water grows grass. Each of them should commence the day with the recitation of the Holy Quran in the proper manner. When they complete that, they should take their bows and arrows and proceed barefooted to the range. Each of them should shoot 7 times. Thereafter they should take mid-day sleep (siesta). For Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (radiyallahu’anhu) use to say: Oh my children! Take siesta, for verily the devils do not do so.” ( Kitabu Zhammil Malahi of Hafiz Ibn abi Dunya pg. 9) These words of Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez (rahimahullah) give us the following lessons on upbringing of children: 1. To commence the day with the recitation of the Quran 2. Not to sleep after Fajr (until after sunrise at least) 3. To abstain from music 4. To laugh less 5. Engagement in physical activity, like archery 6. The importance of siesta (qaylulah) Each of the above are valuable lessons of life, which we as adults can implement and also inculcate in our children. Quran Recital every morning Many of us commence our day by reading the news, which is more depressing than informative or by catching up on our timeline, or sifting through emails etc. The recitation of Quran, first thing in the morning will bring barakah (blessing) in our affairs throughout the day. Our children should see us reciting the Quran after Fajr. This will subconsciously lead them on to the same. Music; they are never too young to abstain We often justify out leniency towards out kids’ indulgence in haram or makruh (repulsive) deeds by saying: “They are too young” The fact that ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez detested music even for his under aged children, demonstrates to us how we should view the training of our own. Don’t allow the seeds of hypocrisy to grow even at that tender age. The computer games that they play should be free of foul language, evil habits and the music should be turned off. Never underestimate the effect that these supposed “games” could have on an innocent mind. It’s sad, how lightly we take the issue of Music that even as adults, we repeatedly need to be cautioned of our ringtones. Who is there that can say he has never heard a musical ringtone go off while in Salah in the Masjid?! Who would have believed it if we were told a decade ago, that a time will come when a muslim will play music or at least allow it to be played while in sajdah, the closest posture we could get to Allah Ta’ala?! Entertainment Today we all look for how to be best entertained rather than spend our time usefully. Laughter and jokes have become so common, that at times one will notice people joking even at a janazah! The rare opportunity we get to ponder about death doesn’t pass with an unnecessary joke or fable being shared. Even in religious lectures, the crowds are inflated if the speaker can entertain better… As mentioned earlier, these were ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez’s (rahimahullah) guidelines for the upbringing of children. Alas many of us adults need this lesson too. Natural physical activity ‘Khalifah ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Azeez (rahimahullah) specifically ordered the mentor to take them outdoors for archery daily. The pagan Arabs also preferred to send their kids to the villages where they could spend their time outdoors, herding goats and learning basic life skills. In fact, until a few decades ago, we too would spend our days outdoors in various activities. Today’s child may be engaging in very similar activities too, but instead of it being outdoors they do it on a screen! It’s no more physical, it’s actually electronic! Physical activity has its own benefit in early childhood development that can never be replaced with any electronic device. Parents need to carefully think of ways to keep their children occupied in a manner that won’t just keep them from bothering their parents, but ways that will enhance the child’s mind, body and Iman as well. May Allah guide us all, and may He inspire us with the correct tact in upbringing our innocent offspring. Amin. al-miftah

The three Quls are: Surah al-Ikhlaas Surah al-Falaq Surah an-Naas (Click on picture to enlarge) Audio and transliteration: Surah al-Ikhlaas - http://quran411.com/surah-ikhlas.asp Surah al-Falaq - http://quran411.com/surah-falaq.asp Surah an-Naas - http://quran411.com/surah-nas.asp

Reciting the three Quls before Sleeping One should recite the three Quls, blow on his palms and rub on his entire body thrice. عن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا أوى إلى فراشه كل ليلة جمع كفيه، ثم نفث فيهما فقرأ فيهما: قل هو الله أحد وقل أعوذ برب الفلق وقل أعوذ برب الناس، ثم يمسح بهما ما استطاع من جسده، يبدأ بهما على رأسه ووجهه وما أقبل من جسده يفعل ذلك ثلاث مرات (بخاري رقم 5017) Hadhrat Aaisha (Radhiallahu Anha) reports that whenever Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would retire to bed every night, he would recite Surah Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas and thereafter blow on his both palms. Subsequently, he would rub his palms upon his entire body. He would commence rubbing his palms on his head, face and the front portion of his body. He would repeat this action three times.

Placing the sutra slightly to the right or left Q: In beheshti zewar it is mentioned that the when a person is using a sutra and performing salaah, it should be placed slightly to the right or left side and not directly in front of him. Please can mufti saheb explain the reason for this? A: This appears in the Hadith. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. عن ضباعة بنت المقداد بن الأسود عن أبيها قال ما رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يصلى إلى عود ولا عمود ولا شجرة إلا جعله على حاجبه الأيمن أو الأيسر ولا يصمد له صمدا (سنن أبي داود #693) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Parenting the Islamic Way Topics covered: - Aspiration and Mindset - Du‘aa - Love and Attention - From a Young Age - Education - Essential Values - Life-Skills - Disciplining - Do’s and Dont’s - Extremely Disastrous Click on the following links to download the "Parenting the Islamic Way" fanfold: Page 1 Page 2

Duaa for One’s brother in his Absence عن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه : أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يقول : دعوة المرء المسلم لأخيه بظهر الغيب مستجابة ، عند رأسه ملك موكل كلما دعا لأخيه بخير قال الملك الموكل به: آمين ، ولك بمثل. (مسلم رقم 2733) Hadhrat Abu Dardaa (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to say: “The duaa made by a Muslim for his brother in his absence is accepted. Whenever he makes duaa for goodness for his brother, there is an angel that is appointed to stand at his head-side. The appointed angel says Ameen to his duaa and the angel makes duaa for him saying: ‘May Allah grant you the likeness of what you have asked for your brother.’”

Do children from a previous marriage inherit? Q. I wanted to know about the distribution of my mothers estate according to Shariah. She was survived by sons and daughters from two marriages. There are no other heirs besides her children…no husband, father, mother etc. only children. Does her children from her first marriage inherit from her estate or do all of her children from both marriages inherit from her estate? A. In the enquired case, if the only surviving heirs were her children from both marriages, then the entire estate would be distributed amongst her children. This is irrespective of whether the children of the deceased were born from the first or second marriage on condition that they are her actual children and not her stepchildren. Stepchildren do not inherit from their stepparent’s estate. And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation:Mufti Ebrahim Desai Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

The 39 Benefits of sending Blessings upon Muhammed ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) by IbnulQayyim Ubai bin Ka’ab (may Allah be pleased with him), who said; ‘I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, I supplicate often, so how much of my supplication should I devote to you?’ He replied, ‘as you desire’. I said, ‘a quarter of it?’ He said ‘as you desire, but if you were to increase upon this, it would be better for you.’ I said, ‘half of it?’ He said, ‘as you desire, but if you were to increase upon this, it would be better for you.’ I said, ‘two-thirds of it?’ He said again, ‘as you desire, but if you were to increase upon this, it would be better for you.’ Finally I said, ‘and if I dedicate my supplication in its entirety to you?’ He said, ‘then your needs will be satisfied, and your sins forgiven.’ Sahih Imam Ahmed and others Shaykhul Islam Ibnul-Qayyim collects 39 benefits, in his amazing book Jalaa ul Afhaam, regarding invoking Allah to Bless Muhammed. All of the points are based on authentic evidence from the Quran and Sunnah. قال الله تعالى: إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيماً [الأحزاب:56]. اللهم صل على محمد وعلى أزواجه وذريته كما صليت على إبراهيم، وبارك على محمد وعلى أزواجه كما باركت على إبراهيم، إنك حميد مجيد Al-Lahumma Şalli `Alá Muĥammadin Wa `Alá ‘Āli Muĥammadin, Kamā Şallayta `Alá ‘Ibrāhīma, Wa `Alá’Āli ‘Ibrāhīma ‘Innaka Ĥamīdun Majīdun Al-Lahumma Bārik `Alá Muĥammadin Wa `Alá ‘Āli Muĥammadin, Kamā Bārakta `Alá ‘Ibrāhīma Wa `Alá ‘Āli ‘Ibrāhīma, ‘Innaka Ĥamīdun Majīdun. Ibnul-Qayyim rahimahullah says: 1 Responding to the order of Allah, Exalted and Magnificent. 2 Following the order of Allah, Exalted and Magnificent in the sending of blessings upon His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم), although the blessings (requesting Blessings) differ, being from us supplication and request, and being from Allah exaltation and ennoblement. 3 Following the Angels in invocation of the Messenger ( صلى الله عليه وسلم), also. 4 The attainment of ten blessings from Allah for every one blessing upon the Messenger ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) 5 He who sends blessing upon the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم), Allah raises him by ten levels. 6 He also has written for him ten good deeds. 7 He also has erased from his record ten bad deeds. 8 The invocation increases the chance of one’s supplication being answered if it follows the supplication, as the invocation of blessings upon the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) raises those supplications up to the Lord of the Worlds which were stalled between the heavens and the earth. 9 It is a means to receive the intercession of the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم), whether or not a specific intercession is sought. 10 It is a means to have one’s sins forgiven. 11 It is a means for Allah to satisfy his servant’s worldly needs. 12 It is a means to draw near to the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) on the Day of Resurrection. 13 It compensates for giving charity for those who are too poor to give it. 14 It is a means of fulfilling one’s needs (Qada’ al-Haajah) 15 It is a means to receive the Prophet’s ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) blessings, and the Angels likewise. 16 It is a means of purification for he who invokes it. 17 For one who sends blessings on him ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) it is glad tidings in his life that he has been granted his place in Paradise 18 It is a means of salvation from the terror of the Day of Resurrection 19 It is a means for the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) to return the blessings and greeting upon he who invokes it. 20 It is a means of purifying a meeting or gathering and is a means to prevent any ill talk or conduct occurring therein 21 It is a means to remember something which has been forgotten by some. 22 It is a safeguard against poverty. 23 It saves one from being branded a miser or stingy 24 It saves one from being cursed and disgraced because the one who neglects the blessings and prayers upon hearing the Prophet’s name ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) risks receiving Allah’s anger. 25 It keeps the one who invokes it steadfast upon the path to Paradise, and keeps he who neglects it from traveling the path. 26 It safeguards a believer on the Siraat (bridge over Hellfire) and makes their feet firm 27 It is a cause for the perfection of any speech which begins with the praise of Allah the Exalted and the blessings of His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم). 28 It is a cause for the slave to find light cast in abundance in his life to guide him on the Straight Path. 29 It refines the worshipper’s character and manners. 30 It is a means for Allah to preserve those in the heavens and the earth praising and commending he who invokes it. 31 It is a means of the worshipper to obtain blessing for himself in his work, life and provision. 32 It is a means of obtaining the mercy of Allah. 33 It sustains, increases and multiplies love for the Messenger of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وسلم), which is among the core bases of Faith, without which faith cannot be complete. 34 It earns the Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم love for the servant of Allah. 35 It is a means of the worshipper’s guidance, and a source of vitality for his heart. 36 It causes the worshipper’s name to be shown to the Prophet, and the mention of the worshipper to him ( صلى الله عليه وسلم). 37 It is a means for the worshipper to find ease upon crossing the pass over the Hellfire. 38 Invoking blessing and peace upon the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) is his right upon us, 39 Invoking blessing and peace upon the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) in itself contains remembrance of Allah the Exalted, and is an expression of thanks to Him and a recognition of His immense favour upon His slaves by sending him to us ( صلى الله عليه وسلم). اللهم صل على محمد وعلى أزواجه وذريته كما صليت على إبراهيم، وبارك على محمد وعلى أزواجه كما باركت على إبراهيم، إنك حميد مجيد Al-Lahumma Şalli `Alá Muĥammadin Wa `Alá ‘Āli Muĥammadin, Kamā Şallayta `Alá ‘Ibrāhīma, Wa `Alá’Āli ‘Ibrāhīma ‘Innaka Ĥamīdun Majīdun Al-Lahumma Bārik `Alá Muĥammadin Wa `Alá ‘Āli Muĥammadin, Kamā Bārakta `Alá ‘Ibrāhīma Wa `Alá ‘Āli ‘Ibrāhīma, ‘Innaka Ĥamīdun Majīdun. ‘O Allah, Exalt and Ennoble Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, just as You Exalted and Ennobled Ibraheem and the family of Ibraheem. O Allah, send blessings upon Mohammad and upon the family of Muhammad, just as You sent blessings upon Ibraheem and upon the family of Ibraheem. Verily, You are full of praise and majesty.’ Source

Crossing in front of people performing Salaah in the Musjid Q: Is it permissible for one to cross in front of people performing Salaah in the Musjid? A: If it is a Musjid-e-kabeer (334,451 m2 or more), then it will be permissible for one to pass in front of those performing Salaah provided he avoids walking on their place of sajdah (i.e. there is the amount of one saff or more between him and those performing Salaah). If it is a Musjid-e-sagheer (a Musjid which is less 334,451 m2 ) then it is not permissible for one to pass in front of those performing Salaah in all cases. However, if a sutra is placed in front of those performing Salaah, then passing in front of them will be permissible. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. ( ولا يفسدها نظره إلى مكتوب وفهمه ) ولو مستفهما وإن كره ( ومرور مار في الصحراء أو في مسجد كبير بموضع سجوده ) في الأصح ( أو ) مروره ( بين يديه ) إلى حائط القبلة ( في ) بيت و ( مسجد ) صغير فإنه كبقعة واحدة ( مطلقا ) ( أو ) مروره ( أسفل من الدكان أمام المصلي لو كان يصلي عليها ) أي الدكان ( بشرط محاذاة بعض أعضاء المار بعض أعضائه وكذا سطح وسرير وكل مرتفع ) دون قامة المار وقيل دون السترة كما في غرر الأذكار ( وإن أثم المار ) لحديث البزار لو يعلم المار ماذا عليه من الوزر لوقف أربعين خريفا ( في ذلك ) المرور لو بلا حائل ولو ستارة ترتفع إذا سجد وتعود إذا قام. قال الشامي في رد المحتار: قوله ( بموضع سجوده ) أي من موضع قدمه إلى موضع سجوده كما في الدرر وهذا مع القيود التي بعده إنما هو للإثم وإلا فالفساد منتف مطلقا قوله ( في الأصح ) هو ما اختاره شمس الأئمة وقاضيخان وصاحب الهداية واستحسنه في المحيط وصححه الزيلعي ومقابله ما صححه التمرتاشي وصاحب البدائع واختاره فخر الإسلام ورجحه في النهاية والفتح أنه قدر ما يقع بصره على المار لو صلى بخشوع أي راميا ببصره إلى موضع سجوده وأرجع في العناية الأول إلى الثاني بحمل موضع السجود على القريب منه وخالفه في البحر وصحح الأول وكتبت فيما علقته عليه عن التجنيس ما يدل على ما في العناية فراجعه قوله ( إلى حائط القبلة ) أي من موضع قدميه إلى الحائط إن لم يكن له سترة فلو كانت لا يضر المرور وراءها على ما يأتي بيانه قوله ( في بيت ) ظاهره ولو كبيرا وفي القهستاني وينبغي أن يدخل فيه أي في حكم المسجد الصغير الدار والبيت قوله ( ومسجد صغير ) هو أقل من ستين ذراعا وقيل من أربعين وهو المختار كما أشار إليه في الجواهر قسهتاني قوله ( فإنه كبقعة واحدة ) أي من حيث إنه لم يجعل الفاصل فيه بقدر صفين مانعا من الاقتداء تنزيلا له منزلة مكان واحد بخلاف المسجد الكبير فإنه جعل فيه مانعا فكذا هنا يجعل جميع ما بين يدي المصلي إلى حائط القبلة مكانا واحدا بخلاف المسجد الكبير والصحراء فإنه لو جعل كذلك لزم الحرج على المارة فاقتصر على موضع السجود هذا ما ظهر لي في تقرير هذا المحل. (ر دالمحتار 634/1 ) أحسن الفتاوى (3/409) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Disposing of one bank's interest from another bank's account Q. Assalaamualaikum,respected mufti Saheb. I have interest money to dispose off in one bank account. However I do not have access to those funds. Can I dispose of the interest from another account ? Or do I have to dispose of it from the account where it has accrued. Shukran (Question published as received) A. In the enquired case, it is preferred to dispose of the interest money from the bank that it was accrued in. However, if the interest of one bank account is disposed of from another account or source, it will be permissible to do so. (Shaami 2/290) And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Hard Times Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallamhas stated,"Relief accompanies difficulties." [Al-Arbaoon Lin-Nawawi] It is the way of Allah - based on His infinite wisdom - to have mankind pass through stages in their lives. In general, people go through good times and they go through hard times. Naturally, it is when they go through hard times that they face the most psychological stress. We should know that whatever hardship or difficulties we face will come to an end soon. It, therefore, behoves us to be patient and to have good expectations concerning Allah. Allah is the Most Merciful of those who are merciful, even more merciful than a mother towards her small infant. We should realize that the Merciful will not leave us in that situation for long if we are patient for the sake of Allah. If a person lives a life of ease only, it becomes simple for him to forget about Allah. If a person is rescued by Allah in his darkest hour, that person should never afterwards forget Allah and what Allah has done for him. Indeed, there should be a close bond forged that may not have existed had Allah not tried His servant. Compiled from: Sharhul-Arbaeen Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Is oppression and abuse also erased by good deeds? Q. In regards to bad deeds being erased by good deeds, does this also apply when people abuse and oppress others like their staff or their spouses, swearing them and even physically assaulting them? It seems like they are under the impression that their Salaat and charity absolves them of their oppression. A. With regards to good deeds erasing bad deeds as well as when we ask Allah for forgiveness, only those sins are forgiven which have infringed on our duty to Allah. As far as those sins that have infringed on the rights of people, there will be no forgiveness until the oppressed person forgives the oppressor. No amount of Salaah, charity or repentance will secure forgiveness until the oppressed person’s rights are redressed and/or the oppressed person forgives the oppressor. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam once asked the Sahaabah Radhiyallahu Anhum: “Do you know who a bankrupt person is?” They replied: “A bankrupt person among us is the one without money or assets.” Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam then said: “Indeed, the bankrupt one of my Ummah will come on the Day of Resurrection with Salaah, fasting and Zakaah (in his account), but he comes along having abused this one, slandered that one, unlawfully took the wealth of this one and shed the blood of that one, and beaten that one. So this one will be given from his good deeds, and that one will be given from his good deeds. And if his good deeds finish before their rights have been recompensed, some of their sins (i.e. the ones he wronged) will be taken and cast onto him, then he will be thrown into the Fire.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith #: 2581) May Allah Ta’ala guide us all to become True Muslims in every facet of our lives, Ameen. And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Moosa Salie Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

MARRIAGE WITH CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH GIRLS OR BOYS Q: “When it comes to marrying a Christian or a Jewish girl or boy, the Muslims youths argue that the Holy Qur’an has allowed such a marriage. Since we are living in the midst of Jews and Christians, we pre-eminently need to know the correct and precise Islamic position in this respect. Please provide the guidance and oblige.” (Dr. Zakaullah, New York) A: The Holy Qur’an has never allowed the Muslim girls to marry a non-muslim boy, no matter whether he is a Christian or a Jew or a Hindu or a Parsi. However, the Holy Qur’an has allowed a Muslim boy to marry a Christian or a Jewish girl. But there are two important points which should always be kept in mind in this respect: 1. It is only the Christian and Jewish women that are allowed to be married by a Muslim. No woman of any other religion or belief is halal for a Muslim. The women who are Christian or Jew only by their names, and do not actually believe in any religion, like a large number of people in the Western countries, cannot be termed as “Ahl-al-Kitab” (People of the Book). They are atheists and it is not allowed in Shairah to marry an atheistic woman. 2. Shariah has allowed the Muslims to marry a Christian or a Jewish girl only where there is no apprehension that the husband or his children may come under her influence in religious matters. In the early days of the Islamic history every Muslim was duly equipped with adequate knowledge of his religion and had an unshaken commitment to the Islamic principles. Therefore, there was no apprehension that he would be misled by any foreign influence. Rather, he was supposed to convince his wife in religious issues. Therefore, if a Muslim is fully confident that his marriage with a Christian or a Jewish girl will never affect the religious life of himself or of his children, then there is no bar against such a marriage. But if he is not so confident, then, he must avoid marrying a non-Muslim girl. Even in the days of the Sahabah (the companions of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) some people were not advised to marry a Christian or the Jewish girl for this very reason. (See 158:2/4, Musanif Ibn Abi Shaibah) Mufti Taqi Usmani

Oh Friend, the cloth from which your burial shroud will be cut may have already reached the market and you remain unaware.- Imam Al Ghazali

Evidence of Performing Missed Salaah

Evidence of Performing Missed Prayers FAQ on Qadha (missed) Salah (Paryers) Qaza-e-Umri

Understanding the Attributes of Allah – Part 1 of 4 In this first part of the seminar entitled “Understanding the Attributes of Allah” that took place in London, in December 2013, Shaykh Dr. Abul Hasan Hussain Ahmed explained the Importance of al-Isnad and Ijaza. The lecture demonstrated how to acquire sacred Islamic knowledge in the true way of the Salaf, and it is also an eye opener for those who claim to follow the Salafi Way but either fail to apply this methodology of receiving knowledge using the isnad and ijaza system, or completely dismiss it through their own faulty reasoning or stubornness. Hence, those who adhere to this classical tradition of acquiring and transmitting the Islamic sciences via means of the Isnad and Ijaza system are truly the adherents of the Salafus-Salihin (Pious predecessors), and its diammetrical opposite are mere claimants to that noble Way.

Asking heirs to forfeit their inheritance Q.My uncle has given his sons and daughters properties a few years ago as gifts in his lifetime. Now he is asking them not to claim from his inheritance when he passes away because he has already given them their inheritance and the children must leave the entire estate to his wife. Is this correct? (Query published as received) A. As you have stated, the properties that your uncle had given to his children in his lifetime are gifts and belong to them. These properties will not form part of your uncle’s estate upon his demise. Whatever your uncle owns at the time of his demise will form part of his estate and has to be distributed according to the Islamic Law of Succession and Inheritance amongst all his rightful heirs. It is not correct for him to instruct his children to forfeit their inheritance on account of him giving them certain assets in his lifetime. The properties that he has given them in his lifetime are not inheritance. These are gifts. Inheritance only comes into effect after a person passes away. The children of your uncle are legitimate Shar’ee heirs and have the full right to claim their shares of inheritance upon his demise. Yes, if after the demise of their father, the children wish to cede their shares to their mother without any coercion, they may do so. Alternately, your uncle may gift whatever assets he wishes to his wife in his lifetime as he has gifted his children. And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed Confirmation: Mufti Moosa Salie Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Erasing the Bad with Good Allah Ta’ala states in the noble Quran: “Indeed good actions eradicate bad actions. This is a reminder for people who pay heed.” (Surah 11, Verse 114) Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has mentioned: ”Be conscious of Allah wherever you are. Follow the bad deed with a good one to erase it, and engage others with beautiful character.” (Tirmizi) “Follow the bad deed with a good one to erase it” This part of the Hadith is proactive, an aspect that many Muslims fail at. Our understanding of sin should be mobilizing, not debilitating. Too often, we respond to a sin by putting ourselves in a figurative corner and abusing ourselves psychologically until we get over that sin. This is not what Allah wants from us. Yes, we should feel guilty and have a level of regret, but it should not stop us from moving forward in good deeds. People use their sins as an excuse to stay behind. Do not allow sin to stop yourself from all the other good that you could be involved in. The response to a sin should not be to wait, but rather to race to do something good so the sin can be erased. Our attitude should be proactive and positive. We should always have hope that Allah can, and will, have mercy on us as long as we keep struggling and pushing forward. Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Profound Du‘aa of Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) When Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) left his wife and infant child in the barren land of Makkah Mukarramah on the command of Allah Ta‘ala, he supplicated to Allah Ta‘ala in the following words: رَّبَّنَا إِنِّي أَسْكَنتُ مِن ذُرِّيَّتِي بِوَادٍ غَيْرِ ذِي زَرْعٍ عِندَ بَيْتِكَ الْمُحَرَّمِ رَبَّنَا لِيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ فَاجْعَلْ أَفْئِدَةً مِّنَ النَّاسِ تَهْوِي إِلَيْهِمْ وَارْزُقْهُم مِّنَ الثَّمَرَاتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَشْكُرُونَ​ “O Allah, I have settled my progeny in a barren land (Makkah Mukarramah) by your sacred house, so that they may establish salaah. So make the hearts of the people yearn towards them and provide them with fruits, so that they may be grateful.” (Surah Ebrahim v37) This du‘aa contains the following important lessons: 1. After expressing weakness to Allah Ta‘ala, the first aspect he made du‘aa for was his family being punctual on salaah. This explains to us the importance of instructing and training our children to perform salaah. 2. He did not make du‘aa for Makkah Mukarramah to become a fertile land, rather he made du‘aa that Allah Ta‘ala himself arrange their sustenance. This was because Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) did not want his family to be pre-occupied in acquiring the world. His desire was for them to dedicate themselves to Allah Ta‘ala, while their worldly needs are taken care of. This teaches us that we should be more concerned about the deen of our children than their dunya. 3. He concluded the du‘aa by saying “so that they may be grateful”, implying that the outcome of these worldly comforts should be an increase in loyalty to Allah Ta‘ala and commitment to His deen. (Adapted from Ma‘aariful Quraan, vol. 5, pg. 253-254).

A Good Home (Transcribed from a talk given by Mufti Ebrahim Salajee [daamat barakaatuhum], on the completion of Mishkaatul Masaabeeh at Madrasah Islaahul Muslimaat, Sherwood) Parents are generally not consistent in making du‘aa for their children; yet their du‘aas are readily accepted. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: “There are three such people whose du‘aas are accepted instantly: the du‘aa of an oppressed person, the du‘aa of a traveller, a parent’s du‘aa for his/her child.” (Sunan Ibni Maajah #3862) Hazrat Moulana In‘aamul Hasan (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) had mentioned that there is one simple du‘aa which will be a means of great goodness for one’s children. The du‘aa is, “O Allah, grant my child a good home.” Moulana (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) then explained that “a good home” refers to one’s own home – the first home of a child. We make du‘aa that Allah Ta‘ala make our own home a home of goodness, happiness, harmony, tarbiyyah, practice on deen, etc. This du‘aa then extends to the marital home of the child – that his/her marital home must be a place of goodness, happiness, love and unity, and a home wherein there is ease in practising on deen and a means of progress in deen and of acquiring the best of both worlds. We generally do not think further, but we also have the home of qabr. So this beautiful du‘aa continues further, to the home in Barzakh – that this home also be a good and a pleasant home. As for the aakhirah, there are only two homes: a good home and a bad home; Jannah and Jahannum. Thus this du‘aa even includes the good home of aakhirah, which is Jannah. This is a simple du‘aa but it spans the stages of life until a person is blessed with the eternal home of every goodness! It is such a beautiful du‘aa that is a means of tremendous goodness in this world and a du‘aa that delivers one to Jannah, insha-Allah. May Allah Ta‘ala grant us the taufeeq of making du‘aa. uswatulmuslimah