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A Muslim's Approach in Times of Fitna (ISIS) Shaykh (Mufti) Abdur Rahman Mangera (HA) WARNING to Sisters going for 'Jihad' in Syria Shaykh (Dr) Haitham Al Haddad (HA)

Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa) The Emergence of the Islamic State PRESS STATEMENT (For Immediate Release) The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa condemns the reported acts of brutality and mass murders of the people of the regions of Iraq and Syria where a group said to be led by Abu Bakr al Baghdadi has declared an Islamic state, and, hence a caliphate. A caliphate is an aspiration of Muslims who reflect of the golden era of Islam that was characterised by sound rule of law, protection of rights of non-hostile minorities as well as the entrenchment of justice and equity. Warfare does not absolve the members of any Islamic caliphate, state or entity from the responsibility of observance of human rights and the rules of engagement where women, children and the elderly as well as all civilian non-combatants, their lives and property, are never targeted but safeguarded. It therefore comes strange to us that an Islamic state would be founded on atrocities, massacres and extra-judicial punishments that include summary executions of individuals suspected of crimes. Many years of foreign policies that prop up client regimes and illegally wage imperial wars of occupation have resulted in alienation and radicalism. It is this phenomenon that has brooked groups harbouring a sense of humiliation, leading to vengeance and giving rise to militarism and the upheavals we see in the Middle East. Regardless of this reality, we see no reason why the Islamic state can position itself as a political order with an attractive prospect for the masses when their record of governance is no better than those polities it seeks to replace. (Signed) E.I. Bham (Moulana) Secretary General (083 786 2859) 19 August 2014

Fatal Attraction: UUCSA Press Statement on the Islamic State The Islamic State (IS) has provided a lifeline to young Muslim militants in search of giving expression to their pent up frustration with the political, social and economic servitude in their respective countries. They are attracted to the Islamic State’s narrative that governments in Muslim countries of the Middle East are corrupt, irreligious, and heavily influenced by the United States and other Western powers. Joining them, they argue, is a real fight in defense of Islam. Despite the ‘Islamic’ appellation, the ideology of the Islamic State is starkly unrelated to Islam and critically misguided. The IS has not only weakened the resistance against state sponsored terrorism in Syria, it serves as a whirlpool engineered to attract aspiring ‘jihadists’ from every nook and cranny of the globe to one single location and to pre-occupy them with sectarian conflict so that the imperialists can continue unhindered in their business of entrenching global hegemony. The Islamic State (IS) is guilty of unambiguous and obvious violations of Islamic Law; it has perpetrated brazen brutality in the name of Islam. It’s litany of felonies include: 1. Declaring an Islamic State with no legitimate Sharia procedure or consultation 2. Branding Muslims as disbelievers 3. Rejecting rulings of Islamic scholars 4. Killing Muslims who differ with their ideology 5. Accusing whoever opposes them of treachery and betrayal 6. Refusing to subject themselves to an arbitrated settlement as demanded by the Quran 7. Fighting fellow jihad military divisions in Syria 8. Capturing and kidnapping activists, journalists and religious figures 9. Brutally murdering non- Muslim ‘enemies’ 10. Compelling non- Muslims to embrace Islam The IS draws its cue from the dogma of the Khawarij sect which is premised on Takfeerism – Branding those who differ with them as apostates. The progression from Takfeerism to the spill of blood is both rapid and obvious which the IS has flaunted like emblems of pride, video- taped and uploaded for the whole world to see! The Islamic State (IS) stands condemned by the United Ulama Council of South Africa l (UUCSA) as a misguided political enigma which has distorted the teachings of Islam. Its duplicity is only outmatched by its savagery and barbarity. It has divided and weakened the Muslim world, legitimized murder in the name of Islam, and shifted focus from the actual hot spots around the globe. Joining or supporting the Islamic State’s genocidal cult because it projects itself to be the most obvious counterpart to the West is misplaced and will prove to be a FATAL ATTRACTION! Statement Issued by the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) which is an umbrella body of major theological formation in South Africa. UUCSA Affiliate Members: Jamiatul Ulama South Africa – Established in 1923 | Muslim Judicial Council of South Africa – Established in 1945 Jamiatul Ulama KZN – Established in 1955 | Sunni Jamiatul Ulama of South Africa – Established in 1978 | Sunni Ulama Council of South Africa – Established in 1992 Council of Ulama Eastern Cape – Established in 1999 | Eastern Cape Islamic Congress –Established in 1996

Shaykh Salman Husaini Nadwi (HA): The Shaykh (HA) originally issues fairly positive message regarding IS but his assessment darkened as he became more aware of the facts on the grounds leading him to his latest open letter:

South African Ulama on ISIS, 22nd of April 2015: Background: On the evening of 22nd of April 2015 in Roshnee most senior 'Ulema of South Africa gathered for a conference on ISIS and not only gave their opinions in a clear manner but also guidelines how to deal with this situation. The scholars include the following: Shaykh (Maulana) Yunus Daya (HA): Graduate of Darul Uloom Deoband. An expert on apostasy. Senior member of Muslim community in South Africa. Spiritually been connected to Mawlana As'ad Madani (rh) and now Mawlana Zulfiqar Naqshbandi (db). Shaykh (Maulana) Muhammad Saloojee (HA): Graduate of Darul Uloom Zakariyya and son of it's principal. Heavily engaged in Humanitarian activities and many times travelled Syria for that purpose. Gauteng Project Coordinator of the Al-Imdaad Foundation. Shaykh (Maulana) Shabbir Ahmad Saloojee (HA): Principal of Darul Uloom Zakariyya. Student of Mawlana Yusuf Binnori (rh). Scrupulous piety & deep concern for the Ummah are amongst Hazrat Mawlana's sailent features. Khalifah of Mufti Mahmudul Hassan Gangohi (rh), Hazrat Khawja Khan Muhammad (rh) & Hazrat Nafees Shah (rh). Shaykh (Maulana) Ebrahim Bham (HA): Graduate of Jamiatul 'Uloomul Islamiyyah, Allamah Binnori Town. General-secretary of Jamiatul Ulama Transvaal (the Council of Muslim Theologians in Johannesburg). A profound and well-known orator. Shaykh (Maulana) Ridhwan Kajee (HA): Young teacher at Darul Uloom Azadville. Regularly gives talks for the sake of spiritual upliftement of especially the youth. Prior spiritually connected to Mawlana Hakeem Akhtar (rh). Khalifah of Mawlana Abdul Hameed Ishaq (db). Mawlana Abdul Hameed Ishaq (HA): Principal of Darul Uloom Azadville. Graduate of Darul Uloom Deoband. Abundant love for Allah, His Rasul and Islam and his kind nature are amongst sailent features of Hazrat. Senior Khalifah of Mawlana Hakeem Akhtar (rh). Shaykh (Mufi) Radhaul Haq (HA): Grand-Mufti of South Africa. Shaykhul Hadith at Darul Uloom Zakariyya. Senior student of Mawlana Yusuf Binnori (rh) and Mufti Wali Hassan (rh). A prolific research scholar and walking library. Prior spiritually connected to Mawlana Ghulam Habib (rh). Senior Khalifah of Mufti Mahmudul Hassan Gangohi (rh). Summary: What is the right path? 1 Love for Allah in our hearts 2 To abstain from all types of bid’ah 3 Love for Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) above everyone 4 Follow Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) in every facet of our lives 5 Spending our lives in learning, teaching and spreading deen The Matter of Khilaafah: There are two ways that a khalifah can be appointed. 1 The ulema of that particular era unanimously appoint someone. In the case of Mullah Umar of Afghanistan 1500 ulema took bay’ah on his khilaafah and at the appointment, he initially did not accept that responsibility. 2 The previous khalifah appoint someone to succeed him. Regarding Isis and Baghdadi, most ulema of Syria, Iraq, Arabia and all around the world oppose his nomination and the modus operandi of this so called Islamic state. Mullah Umar (HA) while being the leader never did pass any fatwa of kufr on those that did not take bay’ah The difference Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) came as Mercy to the entire world. A mercy to mankind. He spread Islam by good akhlaaq and exemplary character. This group's actions are directly opposite of what Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) preached. They slaughter the people in barbaric ways, and publicise and boast about it. What kind of negative impression does this create about our beautiful and most just and peaceful religion of Islam??? This group has been fighting against the Sunnis, and have killed hundreds of ulema in Iraq. What is surprising is that in the war against Afghanistan any movement detected in the troubled areas was immediately bombed, whereas in this case there is no action of this type. All their movements and advances are detected but no action is taken. It is apparent that the enemies of Islam have an alliance with this group. The actions which classify them as a deviant sect. 1 Their wholesale announcements of kufr on those that do not agree with them. Unnecessary killing, killing of journalists, Christians and Muslims. Allah says مِنۡ أَجۡلِ ذَٲلِكَ ڪَتَبۡنَا عَلَىٰ بَنِىٓ إِسۡرَٲٓءِيلَ أَنَّهُ ۥ مَن قَتَلَ نَفۡسَۢا بِغَيۡرِ نَفۡسٍ أَوۡ فَسَادٍ۬ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ فَڪَأَنَّمَا قَتَلَ ٱلنَّاسَ جَمِيعً۬ا وَمَنۡ أَحۡيَاهَا فَڪَأَنَّمَآ أَحۡيَا ٱلنَّاسَ جَمِيعً۬ا‌ۚ وَلَقَدۡ جَآءَتۡهُمۡ رُسُلُنَا بِٱلۡبَيِّنَـٰتِ ثُمَّ إِنَّ كَثِيرً۬ا مِّنۡهُم بَعۡدَ ذَٲلِكَ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ لَمُسۡرِفُونَ [5:32] For this reason, We decreed for the children of Isra‘il that whoever kills a person not in retaliation for a person killed, nor (as a punishment) for spreading disorder on the earth, is as if he has killed the whole of humankind, and whoever saves the life of a person is as if he has saved the life of the whole of humankind. Certainly, Our messengers have come to them with clear signs. Then, after all that, many of them are there to commit excesses on the earth. 2 They propagate the usurping the wealth of other people. 3 They instruct people disobey their parents. To them hurting anybody in the process of joining them, is acceptable. How can this be accepted when at the time of joining them, they disobey Allah by disobeying their parents?? Allah says: وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعۡبُدُوٓاْ إِلَّآ إِيَّاهُ وَبِٱلۡوَٲلِدَيۡنِ إِحۡسَـٰنًا‌ۚ إِمَّا يَبۡلُغَنَّ عِندَكَ ٱلۡڪِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَآ أَوۡ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُل لَّهُمَآ أُفٍّ۬ وَلَا تَنۡہَرۡهُمَا وَقُل لَّهُمَا قَوۡلاً۬ ڪَرِيمً۬ا [17:23] Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and do good to parents. If any one of them or both of them reach old age, do not say to them: uff (a word or expression of anger or contempt) and do not scold them, and address them with respectful words. Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) said that paradise is beneath the feet of the mothers. عن أنس بن مالك – رضى الله عنه – قال : قال رسول الله – صلى الله عليه و سلم – الجنة تحت أقدام الأمهات Also a man was turned and sent back to serve his parents and this was termed as Jihad. حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ قَالَ ثِنَا مِسْعَرٌ وَسُفْيَانُ عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ عَنْ أَبِي الْعَبَّاسِ الْمَكِّيِّ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو قَالَ : جَاءَ رَجُلٌ يَسْتَأْذِنُ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي الْجِهَادِ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : أَحَيٌّ وَالِدَاك ؟ قَالَ : نَعَمْ ، قَالَ : فَفِيهِمَا فَجَاهِدْ 4 They propagate lying in order to join the Isis. All those who leave to join them lie about their intentions. This action of theirs is one of the beliefs of the Shia, called taqiyyah. 5 They brand the tabligh jamaat as the army of dajjaal. The lies and deception Jihaad will remain till qiyaamah; Jihaad has certain conditions and limitations. The teacher of Abubakr Baghdadi, a very senior aalim of Iraq has published a book; الدولة الاسلامبة بين الحقيقة والحق In it, he mentions that this group (ISIS) is a deviation and has nothing to do with deen. They are the khawarij of our time. Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) says their salaah will be the same as yours and their fasting will be the same as yours but they will have nothing to do with deen. The enthusiasm of our youth is commendable. The problem is that the connection between the youth and the elders is not present and almost lost altogether. As a result of this, they have now channeled that enthusiasm in the wrong direction. Remember show respect towards your elders and compassion to the young. The backbone of every community is the connection between the masses and the learned. Allah says فَسۡـَٔلُوٓاْ أَهۡلَ ٱلذِّكۡرِ إِن كُنتُمۡ لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ [16:43] So, ask the people (having the knowledge) of the Reminder (scripture), if you do not know. In every facet of life the golden rule is the correct and pure intention and following the way of our beloved prophet (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam). The ulema who oppose this deviant group cannot be accused of standing down while the Muslims are being oppressed, but rather as in the case of the battle of Ahzaab when the Muslims were attacked and took a defensive stance by digging trenches. There are different methodologies that deal with oppression and the method used by the ulema does not diminish the courage and enthusiasm of their desire to protect the Muslims. The world media and governments' focus of attention a year ago was of the brutal invasion of Gaza and since this group came into the spotlight all the attention is on them and everyone has forgotten about Gaza. We can see the negative effects of their actions. All indications point towards a ploy by the foreign forces and agencies to divert the attention away from Palestine and it's surroundings. This recruitment ploy of their's only damages the Muslims' reputation in the respective countries and the freedom they enjoyed will soon be curbed as they will be seen as a third force. We should make shukr of the countless bounties Allah has bestowed upon us. Having the freedom of religion is one of the greatest bounties which we enjoy. So let us make shukr for that bounty . There are those who have joined this deviant group and in the process of joining them, they have committed grievious sins. They have disobeyed their parents, lied and have been ungrateful to the bounty of Allah. They have discarded the bounty of freedom of religion and went in search for something better. They have discarded the responsibility of spreading Islam and went in search of killing people who hold the kalimah in their hearts. We cannot fall for every slogan on the basis of emotion. The Islamic state of Syria and Iraq is a catchy and emotional slogan that every Muslim aspires for; to live in an Islamic state. Upon careful inspection and after seeing the modus operandi of this group, the are not an Islamic state, they are nothing but a deviant group who seeks power. A peaceful and harmonious society is an objective of Islam. Not a society that rejoices upon the killing of humans as is evident from the people who live in this false Islamic state. All their news is about how many they have killed. What kind of men will emerge from this kind of society in the future? The slogan may seem rosy but the long term effects on your children will be damaging and beyond repair. Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) during the treaty of Hudaibiyyah, made so much effort on peace even though apparently the treaty was in favour of the kuffaar. When you show hostility and hatred, people will never see the beauty of your religion, and then your nobility and contribution to the country will hold no weight. The moment hostility and hatred is put aside then people will begin to see the beauty of Islam. This was the case in the treaty of Hudaibiyyah that Nabi (saw) orchestrated so that peace would reign. The purpose of jihaad is peace. The sword that is used in jihaad is like the scalpel of the surgeon that he uses to remove things that are harmful to the body and not the sword of an executioner in which he takes delight in taking peoples lives. Don’t be used and abused by deviant sects. There are more negatives than positives regarding Isis so let's put the emotions aside and use our intellect to decide by the discussions above if that is what we really aspire for. Joining and supporting such a group that puts your aakhirah in danger should be avoided, and strive for your Jannah by being an example of the excellent character of our beloved master Nabi Muhammed (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam). This article was composed from the lectures of our senior ulema who spoke regarding this deviant sect in Roshnee on the 22 April 2015. Mufti Radaa ul Haq Ml Shabeer Saloojee Ml Abdul Hameed Ishaq Ml Ebrahim Bham

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When to recite the du’a of Rajab hadithanswers Question When should the famous du’a for Rajab be recited? Should it be recited throughout the month or specifically at the beginning only? Many Imams at the Masajid even make du’a in Shaban as follows: Allahumma Barik lan fi sha’ban, wa ballighna Ramadan. Kindly explain Answer The Hadith states that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) would recite this du’a the the beginning of Rajab. If someone recites the du’a on other occasions with the appropriate changes (like in your question) it would be fine, as long as it is not considered as sunnah. If the congregation begin to think it as Sunnah, they should be educated. And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar

Authenticity of the Rajab du’a hadithanswers Question The following du’a is commonly recited at the beginning of Rajab, Is it authentic? Some people say it’s baseless & should not be read. Allahumma Barik Lana Fi Rajab Wa Shaban Wa Balighna Ramadan. Answer Sayyiduna Anas Ibn Malik (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would recite the following supplication when the Month of Rajab would commence: اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَناَ فِيْ رَجَبٍَ وَشَعْبانَ وَبَلّغْنَا رَمَضَانْ Allahumma baarik lana fi Rajaba wa Sha’bana wa balligh-na Ramadan Translation: Oh Allah! Grant us Barakah (Blessing) during (the months of) Rajab and Sha’ban, and allow us to reach Ramadan. (Shu’abul-Iman, hadith: 3534, Ibnu Sunni, hadith: 660, Mukhtasar Zawaid Bazzar, hadith: 662, also see Al-Azhkar, hadith: 549) Authenticity This hadith is classified as weak but suitable for practice. To say that this du’a is baseless is exaggerate. ‘Allamah Nawawi (rahimahullah) said the chain is slightly weak. (Al-Adhkar, hadith: 549) Hafidh Ibn Rajab Al-Hambali (rahimahullah) says this narration is suitable to prove the merit of reciting this du’a -“istihbab”. Lataif, pg.172. ‘Allamah Muhammad Tahir Al-Fatani (rahimahullah) declares it weak and suitable to practice in this instance. (Tadhkiratul Mawdu’at, pg.117) It should be noted that weak hadiths that have du’as can be implemented. (Mustadrak Hakim, beginning of the Chapter on Du’as & Nataijul Afkar of Hafiz Ibn Hajar, vol.5 pg.291) Note: The narration states that this du’a be recited at the ‘beginning’ of Rajab. Click here to read more on ‘what to do in Rajab & Sha’ban’ And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomer Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomer

Getting married during iddat Q: 1. If a woman is divorced while she was two months pregnant. During her iddat she makes nikaah with another person but refrains from having relationship with him till she delivers. Is this lawful? 2. What should a woman involved in such a problem do? A: 1. The iddat of a pregnant woman terminates upon the delivery of the child. It is haraam for her to get married to any person during the iddat period. She should immediately leave the person she married and observe her iddat. After the iddat if she wishes to marry, then she may marry. 2. She should sincerely repent for the wrongs she has committed and thereafter observe iddat. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. وعدة الحامل أن تضع حملها كذا في الكافي ... وسواء كانت عن طلاق أو وفاة أو متاركة أو وطء بشبهة كذا في النهر الفائق (الفتاوى الهندية 1/528) ولا يجوز نكاح منكوحة الغير ومعتدة الغير عند الكل (تاتارخانية 3/ 4) لا يجوز للرجل أن يتزوج زوجة غيره وكذلك المعتدة كذا في السراج الوهاج سواء كانت العدة عن طلاق أو وفاة أو دخول في نكاح فاسد أو شبهة نكاح كذا في البدائع (الفتاوى الهندية 1/ 280) ( ولا تخرج معتدة رجعي وبائن ) بأي فرقة كانت على ما في الظهيرية ولو مختلعة على نفقة عدتها في الأصح اختيار أو على السكنى فيلزمها أن تكتري بيت الزوج معراج ( لو حرة ) أو أمة مبوأة ولو من فاسد ( مكلفة من بيتها أصلا ) لا ليلا ولا نهارا ولا إلى صحن دار فيها منازل لغيره ولو بإذنه لأنه حق الله تعالى بخلاف نحو أمة لتقدم حق العبد ( ومعتدة موت تخرج في الجديدين وتبيت ) أكثر الليل ( في منزلها ) لأن نفقتها عليها فتحتاج للخروج حتى لو كان عندها كفايتها صارت كالمطلقة فلا يحل لها الخروج فتح (الدر المختار 3/ 535-536) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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Doing Actions to please others besides Allah Ta’ala وعن أبي سعيد بن أبي فضالة وكان من الصحابة قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول إذا جمع الله الأولين والآخرين يوم القيامة ليوم لا ريب فيه نادى مناد من كان أشرك في عمله لله أحدا فليطلب ثوابه من عنده فإن الله أغنى الشركاء عن الشرك رواه الترمذي في التفسير من جامعه وابن ماجه وابن حبان في صحيحه والبيهقي (الترغيب والترهيب 1/83) Hadhrat Abu Sa’eed bin Abi Fadhaalah (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that he heard Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) saying: “When Allah Ta’ala will gather the former and the latter people on the day of Qiyaamah, the day there is no doubt regarding its occurrence, a caller will announce, ‘Whosoever carried out any action (in the world) for the sake and pleasure of someone besides Allah Ta’ala, he should go to him and seek his reward from him, for certainly Allah Ta’ala is the most independent from all partners (that one ascribes in his actions) (i.e. when one ascribes partners with Allah Ta’ala in an action, then Allah Ta’ala does not accept the action at all, instead on the day of Qiyaamah Allah Ta’ala will hand over the person to all those people for whose sake he had done the action, and he will be told that there is no reward for you from Allah Ta’ala instead you should go and receive your reward from those people for whose sake you did the action).’” Ihyaauddeen

Rasulullaah (SAW) used to make Du’aa saying: اَللّٰهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِيْ بَدَنِيْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِيْ سَمْعِيْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ عَافِنِيْ فِي بَصَرِيْ لَآ إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ TRANSLATION: O Allaah! Grant safety and good health to my body. O Allaah! Grant safety and good health to my hearing. O Allaah! Grant safety and good health to my sight. [Abu Dawood 5090, from Hadhrat Abu Bakrah (RA)] Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes Mufti A.H.Elias-May Allaah protect himKhalifa of Haji Abdul Mannan Abdul Razack Kulachi Makki- May Allaah protect him

The Love of Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) set out for the Hijrah early at night. During the journey, at times Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) walked ahead of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), and at times behind. At times he walked on the right of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and at times on the left. When Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) noticed this peculiar behaviour, he asked, “O Abu Bakr! I see you moving in front of me or behind me at times and beside me at times. What prompts you to behave in this way?” Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) replied, “Whenever the thought of the enemy pursuing you from the back occurs to me, I move swiftly towards the back, and whenever the fear overcomes me of the enemy waiting ahead in ambush, then I rush ahead of you. Likewise, when the thought crosses my mind of the enemy attacking from the right or left, then I move in that direction.” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) then said, “O Abu Bakr! Do you prefer that your life be sacrificed for me?” Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) replied, “Most definitely O Messenger of Allah, I swear by the Being who has sent you with the truth of Islam!” يَا رَبِّ صَلِّ وَ سَلِّمْ دَائِمًا أَبَدًا عَلَى حَبِيبِكَ خَيرِ الخَلْقِ كُلِّهِمِ

Hearing the aayat of sajdah on the Musjid receiverQ: When one hears an aayat of sajdah being recited over the receiver, does one have to make sajdah? A: Yes. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. والأصل في وجوب السجدة أن كل من كان من أهل وجوب الصلاة إما أداء أو قضاء كان أهلا لوجوب سجدة التلاوة ومن لا فلا كذا في الخلاصة حتى لو كان التالي كافرا أو مجنونا أو صبيا أو حائضا أو نفساء أو عقيب الطهر دون العشرة والأربعين لم يلزمهم وكذا السامع كذا في الزاهدي ولو سمع منهم مسلم عاقل بالغ تجب عليه لسماعه ولو قرأ المحدث أو الجنب أو سمعا تجب عليهما وكذا المريض ولا تجب إذا سمعها من طير هو المختار ومن النائم الصحيح أنها تجب وإن سمعها من الصدى لا تجب عليه كذا في الخلاصة النائم إذا أخبر أنه قرأ آية السجدة في حال النوم تجب عليه وفي النصاب هو الأصح كذا في التتارخانية ولو قرأها سكران تجب عليه وعلى من سمعها كذا في محيط السرخسي المرأة إذا قرأت آية السجدة في صلاتها ولم تسجد لها حتى حاضت سقطت عنها السجدة كذا في المحيط (هندية 1/132) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Xenophobic Attacks Allah Ta’ala states, “Corruption has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds), that Allah may make them taste a part of what they have done, in order that they may return (to Allah).”(Quran) The xenophobic attacks presently unfolding are of grave concern. In the time of turmoil, unrest and violence that we currently face in South Africa, the first recourse is that we earnestly turn to Allah Ta'ala. We need to engage in abundant Dua, recitation of the Qur'aan Shareef, Istighfaar (seeking forgiveness), Salaat and Salaam (Durood) on our Beloved Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam, abundant recitation of Aayatul Kursi and Qunoot e Naazila in our Masaajid. We should also discharge Sadaqah, especially to the innocent victims of xenophobic attacks. We have an added responsibility since a considerable portion of foreigners are Muslim. Furthermore, we must improve and enhance our social dealings and Islaamic Akhlaaq (beautiful character) particularly with the indigenous communities of our country. Our personal reformation is the draw card to Allah’s mercy descending. May Allah Ta'ala protect us all and bless our land and the entire globe with peace, harmony and safety, Aameen. Masjid Poster downloadable here. Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Xenophobia-Protection Du’as In times of difficulty as well as ease, we are dependent on Allah Ta’ala. When in prosperity, our Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) turned in appreciation to Allah. And when difficulty arose, he (sallallahu’alayhi wasalam) always turned only to Allah. In light of the recent xenophobic attacks, hereunder are some du’as from the Quran and Hadith that will be effective in such situations and which will -insha Allah- curb the violence, as such violence can easily over-boil… Quranic Du’as: When Nabi Nuh (‘alayhis Salam) was overwhelmed by the opposition of his people he recited the following du’a: رَبِّ إِنِّيْ مَغْلُوبٌ فَانْتَصِرْ Rabbi inni maghlubun fantasir ‘O Allah I am overpowered, so assist me.’ (Surah Qamar, verse: 10) When Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis Salam) left his family in a foreign land, he made this du’a: فاجعل أفئدة من الناس تهوي إليهم ‘O Allah…. turn the hearts of the people in their favour.’ (Surah Ibrahim, verse: 37) To link this du’a to ourselves we should recite the following: رَبَّنا اجْعَلْ أَفْئِدَةً مِّنَ النَّاسِ تَهْوِيْ إِلَيْنا Rabbanaj ‘al af-idatam minan naasi tahwi ilayna ‘O Allah turn the hearts of the people towards us.’ Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis Salam) and his followers made the following du’a –which Allah Ta’ala exhorts us to emulate-: رَبَّنا لا تَجْعَلْنا فِتْنَةً لِّلَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوا وَاغْفِرْ لَنا رَبَّنا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْعَزِيْزُ الحَكِيم Rabbana la taj’al na fitnatal lilladhina kafaru, wagh fir lana rabbana innaka antal ‘azizul hakim. ‘O our Rabb, o not make us a test for the disbelievers, and forgive us o our Rabb, indeed you are most Powerful most Wise.’ (Surah Mumtahinah, verse: 5) When Nabi Musa (‘alayhis Salam) was driven out of his town he recited: رَبِّ نَجِّنِيْ مِنَ الْقَومِ الظَّالِمِيْن Rabbi najjini minal qawmiz zalimin ‘O Allah protect me from the oppressing people.’ (Surah Qasas, verse: 21) The followers of Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam) made the following du’a when they were under the threat of Fir’awn: رَبَّنَا لا تَجْعَلْنا فِتْنَةً لِّلْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحْمَتِكَ مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الْكافِرِين Rabbana la taj’alna fitnatal lil qawmiz zalimin, wa najjina birahmatika minal qawmil kafirin ‘O Allah, do not make us a test for the oppressive ones, and rescue us through your mercy from those who do not believe.’ (Surah Yunus, verses: 85-86) Du’a from the Hadith: Whenever Rasulullah (sallalalhu’alayhi wasallam) feared harm from any nation, he would recite the following du’a: اَللّٰهُمَّ إنَّا نَجْعَلُكَ فِيْ نُحُوْرِهِمْ وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شُرُورِهِمْ Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhurihim, wa na’udhu bika min shururihim ‘O Allah, We place you in front of them, and we seek your refuge from their harms.’ (Sunan Abi Dawud & Sahih Ibn Hibban) These du’as should be recited from the heart. We should cry and beg from Allah Ta’ala with the above. In addition to these du’as, we should: Give abundant charity in all forms. This could even be done by assisting those affected by these attacks. By donating aid to these people we will be securing our own safety insha Allah. Show mercy to those on earth, Allah will show you His Mercy. (hadith) Abstain from sin as much as possible. For sins are the biggest causes of difficulty. May Allah Ta’ala alleviate the sufferings of all mankind throughout the globe. Amin. Download Pdf for Notice boards here al-miftah

Marking the Grave Q: Should a grave be marked with a name plate for identification purposes or not? A: Placing a stone on the grave for identification purposes is permissible. However writing the life details of the deceased e.g. his age at the time of his demise, date of birth, etc. is not established in Deen and hence should be omitted. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. وفي جنائزها لا بأس بالكتابة إن احتيج إليها حتى لا يذهب الأثر ولا يمتهن قال الشامي في رد المحتار : قوله ( لا بأس بالكتابة الخ ) لأن النهي عنها وإن صح فقد وجد الإجماع العملي بها فقد أخرج الحاكم النهي عنها من طرق ثم قال هذه الأسانيد صحيحة وليس العمل عليها فإن أئمة المسلمين من المشرق والمغرب مكتوب على قبورهم وهو عمل أخذ به الخلف عن السلف اه ويتقوى بما أخرجه أبو داود بإسناد جيد أن رسول الله حمل حجرا فوضعها عند رأس عثمان بن مظعون وقال أتعلم بها قبر أخي وأدفن إليه من تاب من أهلي فإن الكتابة طريق إلى تعرف القبر بها نعم يظهر أن محل هذا الإجماع العملي على الرخصة فيها ما إذا كانت الحاجة داعية إليه في الجملة كما أشار إليه في المحيط بقوله وإن احتيج إلى الكتابة حتى لا يذهب الأثر ولا يمتهن فلا بأس به فأما الكتابة بغير عذر فلا اه حتى أنه يكره كتابة شيء عليه من القرآن أو الشعر أو اطراء مدح له ونحو ذلك حلية ملخصا (رد المحتار 2/ 237) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Flowers on Graves Q: With regards to flowers on the grave: I am highly confused that this is not permissible. Putting flowers on the graves of loved ones has been passed on from generation to generation. Lots of Muslims do it so I am highly confused that we only know now that this is unacceptable. Is there a quranic ayath or hadith to refer to? A. It is Makrooh to remove grass, etc. which is growing naturally on the grave. It is not Makrooh to remove dry grass. Placing of flowers on the grave is not proven from the Sunnah nor was it the practice of the Sahaabah (Radhiyallaahu Anhum). Those in favour of placing flowers on the grave quote the narration wherein it is mentioned that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) passed by two graves whose inmates were receiving punishment. He asked for a green twig, broke it in two pieces and pushed one on each grave, hoping that the punishment will be decreased for as long as the twigs remain green. Using this narration as proof for placing flowers on the grave is erroneous for the following reasons: a) Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) used green twigs and not flowers. b) He pushed them into the earth and did not place them on the grave. c) He was informed through revelation (Wahi) that they were receiving punishment. We will never know if the inmate of a grave is receiving punishment or not. We will have hope that the inmate is in comfort; therefore we beseech Allah Ta’aala for His mercy for the inmate of the grave. d) Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) pushed the twigs with his own blessed hands. The blessing in his hands could be the cause of the punishment being decreased. e) This incident is unique to Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) and not for everyone because the condition of the inmates of the two graves was revealed to him and this privilege is his alone. Others do not receive revelation. Placing of flowers on a grave must be avoided. It is the custom of other nations and not of Muslims. Allah Ta’aala knows best. Mufti Siraj says: It is not permissible to place flowers on a grave because this is not established from any Hadeeth or practice of the Sahaabah. Furthermore, it is also a practice of the Nasaaraa in our times. It is therefore, Haraam and Bid’ah to place flowers on the grave. However, it will be permissible to place a dry twig or branch on the grave, but this should be done once only, not on a continuous basis. And Allah Ta’aala knows best. Moulana Yusuf Laher Checked by: Mufti Siraj Desai Source

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Serving one’s Parents: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) and said: “I wish to participate in Jihaad, but I cannot afford it” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) enquird if any of his parents were alive, to which he said: “Yes! My mother is alive” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Show Allah how your serve her. If you do so (duly) you will be like a: Haaji, a Mu’tamir (one doing ‘Umrah) and a Mujaahid (One striving in Allah’s way).” (Abu Ya’la, hadith:2760, and Tabarani with good chains.-Targheeb, vol.3, pg. 315 & Mukhtasar Ithaaf, hadith:5721) al-miftah.com

Reward for Hajj and Umrah Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Prophet said: "Whoever prays Fajr Prayer in congregation, and then sits and remembers Allah until the sun rises, then (after a while) prays two rak`has, he will gain a reward equal to that of making perfect Hajj and `Umrah. [The Prophet repeated the word "perfect" thrice.] (At-Tirmidhi)

Being Concerned of One’s own Islaah Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Nowadays we find a common sickness prevalent everywhere, that most people are worried about the faults and weaknesses of others, but do not pay any attention to their own weaknesses and inner maladies (whereas we are commanded in Shariah to be more concerned about our own islaah (reformation)). If only each person could focus on his own weaknesses and correct himself, he will save himself from a great amount of problems and difficulties. (Malfoozaat Hakeemul Ummat 6/399) Ihyaauddeen.co.za

Moving into a new home Question 1. I am soon going to move into my new home. I want to invite my friends and our local Musjid musallees to come to my new home to recite Qur'an and thereafter I will feed them. Is it permissible for me to do so? 2. When one moves into one's new home, what A'maal should one carry out in order to bring blessings in the home? Answer 1. At the occasion one moves into one's home, it is not an established practice in Deen for one to invite people to his home in order to recite the Qur'an and thereafter feed them. 2. Recite Surah Baqarah when you move into the home and ensure that all the A'amaal of the home are in accordance to the Sunnah. Generally when people move into a new home the greater concern is about the things in the home and making the home comfortable. However just as these things are important to some extent, the greater focus should be to make that home a home of barakah, blessings and a home that attracts the mercy of Allah Ta'ala. This will be obtained when one refrains from sin and the activities of the home are in accordance to the sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). On the other hand when activities of the home are not in conformity to the Sunnah, Salaah is not performed and nor is the Qur'an recited in the home, then evil influences, jinnaat, etc. enter the home. Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (Radhiyallaho anho) says: "In the house where the Qur'an is read, the household members increase, virtues and blessings multiply, angels descend upon them and Satan leaves the house. Whereas the house in which Qur'an is not recited, life therein becomes straitened and devoid of blessings, angels leave the house and Satan ravages it." Hadhrat Ibn Mas'ood (Radhiyallaho anho) and has reported that Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said: "A deserted house is one in which the Holy Qur'an is not recited." Ensure that Salaah is performed on time. The entire family should allocate some time daily to make ta'leem of the fazaail kitaabs (Fazaail A'amaal and Fazaail-e-Sadaqaat). And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. عن عائشة رضي الله عنها ، قالت : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من أحدث في أمرنا هذا ما ليس منه فهو رد (مشكاة # 140) واتخاذ الدعوة لقراءة القرآن وجمع الصلحاء والقراء للختم أو لقراءة سورة الأنعام أو الإخلاص والحاصل أن اتخاذ الطعام عند قراءة القرآن لأجل الأكل يكره (رد المحتار 2/ 240) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)