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Question What is a Bahai, and what proofs support or not support the movement? Answer BAHAISM By Zakariyya Ahmed Muhammad Nur Translated by Hafiz Abdullah Dhabelia BAHAISM PROPAGATES ITS MISLEADING IDEOLOGIES IN AMERICA AND IN ITS NEIGHBOURING REGIONS. WHY DO THE BAHAIS PERSIST UPON THE REJECTION OF THE MIRACLES OF THE AMBIVA (A.S)? During my second visit to the USA, at the invitation by the organisation of the ‘Muslim Arab Youth’ to propagate the Islamic culture in the city of Los Angeles which has been severely shaken by natural catastrophes, my gaze was drawn towards a huge building over which hung the banners of every state. I enquired of my companion, Ramadaan Hasan who is an Egyptian engineer regarding this building. His reply was, “This is the Bahai Mosque of Los Angeles, the largest Mosque in the U.S.A. Taken aback, I stood by it, recalling all their fabrications which they had circulated, their deviations which they had strongly adhered to and their book which comprises of a great number of lies and differences which had been falsely attributed to divine revelation whereas divine revelation is totally free from it. This standpoint had certainly driven me to think of the causes which led to the International Zionist Movement, spurring this deviated Bahai’sm and to place all strength under their control and to link Judaism with it and give it support. Through the passage of time, Persia has become a dangerous ground wherefrom such movements emerged, that were hostile to Islam and which made great efforts in annihilating its teachings some how or the other. Nevertheless Bahaism has Jewish roots. However the Jews who are helpless contemporaries to the Baha Movement, did not suffice upon old Jewish roots, but rather began replacing themselves with Jewish tactics by using this movement which at times were concealed and at times became apparent. Thereafter it made itself totally apparent, in the present day, when one of the BAHA’I members became a Jewish rabbi, as you will see in the unravelling of this topic. Bahaism and the unity of religions Whilst touring about in the vicinity of the Mosque in the city of Los Angeles, I observed at its side a massive building known as ‘The Union of Religions’. Its chief aim is to combine all the heavenly religions into one single religion. This is the very same thing towards which Bahaism is openly calling. The fact is that the claim that the chain of all heavenly religions has only been terminated by the appearance of ‘Baha’ who unites and completes all religions, is totally incorrect, in spite of the fact that he states in his book that Eesa (A.S) has mentioned (according to them): “Verily, I have many things to inform you about but you are not capable enough to bear it right now. However when the spirit of truth appears he will guide you, as he will not speak of his own accord. He will talk of what he bears and he will inform you of matters to occur in the future. He alone will know what Allah has retained for himself upon the rise of Islam when he said, “And none knoweth it’s interpretation except Allah”. The beliefs of the Bahais and their lives The Bahai’s are using verses of the Holy Quraan and the Ahaadeeth to prove that the appearance of the new prophet will take place in Akaa, a city of Syria. From amongst the many verses which they use are: “And listen attentively to the day when a proclaimer shall call out from a near place, the day when they will hear the truth. That is the day of emergence.” The closest land to the Arabian peninsula is the plains of Syria. They also believe that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) had determined the place in a Hadeeth which they quote often: “Glad tidings to that person who has seen Akaa.” These are such fabrications that do not warrant discussion. However in Akaa, they lived amongst the Jews where they were highly influenced. This led to the termination of the link between them and Islam. Bahaism thus became a new edition of Judaism and Zionism. Baha proclaimed that all men belonged to one religion and one homeland. He therefore called towards one religion which is a combination of all religions and creeds. He opposes district and regional differences and convicts. The birth of Baha and his upbringing After the assassination of ‘Al Baabah’, Husain Ali Thowry who was born on the 1st Muharram 1233 A.H. continued with this movement. He was initially from amongst the disciples of Albaab – the originator of the Albaabiyah movement. In spite of Husain having held only one meeting with Albaab, he initiated Albaab’s call after his death. In the year 1269 A.H. the Shah banished him with many of the followers of the Albaabiyah movement to Baghdad. The fact of the matter is that he found for himself followers from the northern regions of Iraq and from Baghdad itself. Within a short period of time his activities unveiled, after which he was banished to Istanbul. Here he had clashes with his brother regarding who would possess leadership of this newly reformed movement. He overpowered his brother, hence establishing himself in Akaa. Initially he claimed to be the successor of Albaab, then he claimed he was Albaab himself. Later he claimed to be Imaam Mahdi, then he claimed to be a special prophet. Finally he claimed to be a prophet sent for the whole of mankind. This is the type of prophet, mention of which has been made in the Baha books. During the latter part of his life he claimed divinity based on the beliefs of Halloween and he rejected anyone claiming divinity. He gave himself the title ‘Bahaullah’ (the brilliance of Allah), claiming that the brilliance of Allah had transmigrated in his form. Therefore he would cover his face and walk so that no individual belonging to the human race could observe the brilliance of Allah. His compilations in the service of his movements Bahaullah had compiled a book called Al Kitaabul Aqdas (the holy book) which comprises of fabricated lies and superstitions. He claimed that this book had been revealed by Allah. He states in the book: “Indeed Allah has relieved you of that which has been revealed in Al Bayaan (reference made to a book called Al Bayaanul Arabi compiled by Albaab). And now we have permitted you to read that which will benefit you.” He is presently making an effort to philosophise his activity and to make it known internationally. Hence he makes these claims in his books (which we will soon refer to in this article) and particularly in this book Al Aqdas wherein it is stated that he calls towards religious brotherhood and especially between a person who loves his country and a person who loves the world. Similarly it is stated that he has prohibited warfare of any kind and the usage of weapons itself. In the ensuing pages we have briefly mentioned the teachings of the Bahais. Baha’s most important teachings to his followers 1. The rejection of the miracles of the Ambiyaa (A.S), resurrection and life after death. Similarly the rejection of all promises made by Allah in the Quraan and the denial of Jannat and Jahannum as well. 2. According to Baha, salaah consisted of nine rakaats in the morning and evening. Baha abrogated reading salaah with jama’at and he directed the Qibla to Akaa where Albaab’s body and Baha’s grave is found. 3. Baha stipulated that Hajj is for men only and not for women and he made the mixing of men and women permissible. 4. Bahaa had regulated the laws of inheritance between men and women equally. Similarly he introduced many innovations and fabrications. The strength of the Bahai Movement The gatherings and assemblies of the Bahais are eye-catching due to their vastness and beautiful buildings. It was the very fact that caught my eye in Los Angeles. These gatherings are established by issuing booklets and magazines which unfolds its movements between the Muslims and Christians in America and which calls on international unity, just as they distribute leaflets (which are extremely dangerous) and which portrays their link with the National Zionist Movement. We will not be exaggerating if we say that their most famous propagators are from the Secrefire Zionist Jews who are in the garb of the Bahais. The surprising fact is that many renowned personalities in the Arab world are sympathetic towards the Bahais, just as they are sympathetic towards the Freemasons and Rotaries and they are misled by their animosity towards religions, regions, in fact towards the entire mankind. The Bahais in Los Angeles I have found that amongst the causes of the spreading of the Bahais in Los Angeles which has a Muslim population of 700 00 from different regions and nationalities is idolness and vacuity of the youth. The lives of the youth are void of effective Islamic propagation. Propagation is of such a level which is not satisfying the fervour of the youth, nor is it bringing life to their thoughts. Hence the Bahais have filled this vacuum and started a branch in the heart of the city and have set up quarters for propagation. They began with the propagation of the book Al I’qaan, which is from amongst the three books written by Bahaullah. This book has been translated into Arabic in an exclusive and fine print as we have been informed by our companions. The emergence of the Bahais is not only restricted to the city of Los Angeles. In fact it is spreading in most of the regions of north and Latin America and some other regions. “The Bahais have established themselves in this city and it’s dangers have been realised too late”, says the rector of the Islamic centre of the northern part of the city – Musjidul Huda. Many Americans follow the Bahai Movement and openly announce their evasion from their original beliefs. Have we realised what a danger this is to the propagation of the true Islam which is protecting our Muslim youth (Arab and non-Arab). These deviated groups and false propagators have placed a barrier on the path of the spread of Islam. (Translated from the Arabic newspaper “Al Aalamul Islam” – 18 Muharram 1415)

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Split from HERE Alhamdulillah found the following answers which covers the issue of wearing makeup with haram ingredients:

Where "Asian" communities are concrened (People from India, Pakistan, Bangaladesh) the customs often resemble those of the Hindus since everyone lived side by side and unfortunately we Muslims (unlike the Sahaba RA) tend to get influenced and adopt "others'" ways rather than influence others with our ways! Sad indeed however we inshaAllah and specially the younger generation can start anew. right?

By "impure" it means if the ingredients are from haram sources like alcohol etc. Therefore if any make up item does not have alcohol or other haram ingredients then it is "pure" As for why would be allowed to wear it in the first place if it has haram ingredients i think that is a different question. InhsaAllah we will try to search for answers.

Its not juts Turkish people. these practices are very common among Asian communities. May Allah ta'ala guide the ummah to correct understanding of Deen, aameen

A child naturally wants love and respect. If we do not give our children love and respect at home, they will go out looking for them elsewhere.

wa'alaykumus salaam You should be able to edit. Can you tell me what message comes up?

Question Please explain what is taqiyya and the rules of taqiyya in Hanafi Aqeedah when is it permitted? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Taqiyyah According to Ahl Al Sunnah Wa Al Jamā‘ah[1] Linguistic Meaning of Taqiyyah Taqiyyah is the act of protecting one’s self from danger.[2] Technical Meaning of Taqiyyah To protect one’s self by displaying an action[3],[4] or speech contrary to one’s belief.[5] Legality of Taqiyyah[6] Taqiyyah in normal circumstances is impermissible according to the majority of ‘Ulamā’. It is only permissible in times of dire need. Al Imām Al Qurtubī said, “Taqiyyah is not permissible except if one fears death, or being cut up (into pieces), or great harm.”[7] Allāh Ta‘ālā says, لَا يَتَّخِذِ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ الْكَافِرِينَ أَوْلِيَاءَ مِنْ دُونِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَمَنْ يَفْعَلْ ذَلِكَ فَلَيْسَ مِنَ اللَّهِ فِي شَيْءٍ إِلَّا أَنْ تَتَّقُوا مِنْهُمْ تُقَاةً (آل عمران:٢٨) The believers should not take disbelievers as confidants in place of other believers. And whosoever does that he has no relation with Allāh except if you do so as a protective measure…(Āl ‘Imrān:28) This verse is proof for the permissibility of taqiyyah. When the polytheists of Makkah tortured ‘Ammaār bin Yāsir Radiallāhu ‘Anhu and forced him to utter words of disbelief, Allāh Ta‘ālā revealed the following verse[8]: مَنْ كَفَرَ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ بَعْدِ إِيمَانِهِ إِلَّا مَنْ أُكْرِهَ وَقَلْبُهُ مُطْمَئِنٌّ بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَكِنْ مَنْ شَرَحَ بِالْكُفْرِ صَدْرًا فَعَلَيْهِمْ غَضَبٌ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ (النحل:١٠٦) Whoever disbelieves in Allāh after having faith-not the one who is compelled under duress whilst his heart remains content with belief but the one who is at ease with disbelief- upon them is the wrath of Allāh and for them is a great torment. (Al Naĥl: 106) The Position of Taqiyyah When grounds for taqiyyah are found, some consider it to be wājib (necessary). However, the correct opinion according to the ‘Ulamā is that it is best not to opt for taqiyyah and to proclaim one’s belief.[9] Al ‘Allāmah Al Qurtubī substantiates this opinion with the following proofs[10]: Allāh Ta‘ālā informs this Ummah of the hardships the Aŝhāb Al Ukhdūd endured for the sake of tawhīd (oneness of Allāh). Furthermore, Nabī Ŝallallāhu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam mentioned the narrative to spur the Ŝaĥābah to be steadfast in the face of hardships. Allāĥ Ta‘ālā mentions the advice Luqmān ‘Alaihis Salām gave to his son: يَا بُنَيَّ أَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ وَأْمُرْ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَانْهَ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَاصْبِرْ عَلَى مَا أَصَابَكَ إِنَّ ذَلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ الْأُمُورِ (اللقمان: ١٧) O my son! Establish ŝalāh, enjoin good, forbid evil, and endure patiently what befalls you. Surely this is among the matters of determination. Nabī Ŝallallāu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam said, “One of the greatest forms of Jihād is a statement of truth in the face of a tyrant ruler.”[11] Nabī Ŝallallāhu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam advised Abū Al Dardā’ Radiallāhu ‘Anhu, “Do not ascribe partners unto Allāh even though you may be cut up (into pieces) and burnt.”[12] Many Ŝaĥābah were tortured and they did not waiver: Bilāl, ‘Āŝim, Khubaib, Khabbāb, etc. Radiallāhu ‘Anhum Conditions/Laws Pertaining Taqiyyah Taqiyyah is only done when a person is amongst non-believers and he fears for his life or wealth. He may even utter words which show love/close friendship as long as his heart is clean of such beliefs.[13] Taqiyyah is not permissible through actions which cause harm to others eg. killing, fornication, stealing, false testimony, circulate the secrets of the Muslims (usually at the time of war), etc.[14] Taqiyyah is also permissible if one is threatened to be beaten (severely).[15] Taqiyyah is only permissible if one actually fears some danger. If no danger is expected taqiyyah is impermissible.[16] Taqiyyah should be used as a last resort.[17] Taqiyyah is not permissible for gain of wealth, position, etc. (except in critical circumstances).[18] Difference between Taqiyyah of Ahl Al Sunnah Wa Al Jamā‘ah and Shī‘ah[19] Ahl Al Sunnah Wa Al Jamā‘ah Taqiyyah is a concession in Sharī‘ah; it is an exception to the rule. The stricture is to display one’s belief. Once the element of the concession of taqiyyah ceases the laxation is uplifted. Taqiyyah is usually done with non-believers and at time with transgressors. Taqiyyah is a disliked state. Meaning, a true believer would not like to be in a position to practice on taqiyyah. Shī‘ah Taqiyyah is compulsory. “The one who does not practice taqiyyah has no Deen.”[20] The command of taqiyyah is perpetual. “Whoever leaves out taqiyyah before our Mahdī emerges, he is not from us.”[21] Taqiyyah is done with one’s own people also. “Hold fast to taqiyyah. Whoever does not make it his hallmark with his own people is not from us…”[22] Taqiyyah holds a high position. The Shī‘ah quote Ja’far Al Ŝādiq, “There is nothing more beloved to me on the face of this earth than taqiyyah.”[23] Conclusion The Ahl Al Sunnah Wa Al Jamā’ah propagate truth, character, and high morals in one’s actions and speech. Deception and lying are the hallmarks of Shaitān and his followers. If one is forced to lie in order to save his life, wealth, etc. then he has been permitted to do. However, if one chooses to sacrifice his life for exalting the message of Allāh Ta’ālā he will be rewarded accordingly. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Hisham Dawood Student, Darul Iftaa Chicago, USA Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. www.daruliftaa.net askimam [1] مأخوذ من الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية بتصرفات [2] الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية ج-١٣ ص-١٨٥ [3] يدخل فيه التقية بالفعل إضافة إلى التقية بالقول و التقية في العمل كما هي في الاعتقاد (الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية ج-١٣ ص-١٨٥) [4] و لا يباح الإقدام على القتل في حالة الإكراه به يتبين عظم حرمة المؤمن عند الله تعالى و هو مراد ابن عباس رضي الله عنه انما التقية باللسان ليس باليد يعني القتل و التقية باللسان هو إجراء كلمة الكفر مكرها (المبسوط للسرخسي ج-٢٤ ص-٤٦، دار النوادر) [5] التقية أن يقي نفسه بما يظهره و إن كان يضمر خلافه (المبسوط للسرخسي ج-٢٤ ص-١٠، دار النوادر) [6] و عن الحسن البصري رحمه الله التقية جائزة للمومن إلى يوم القيامة إلا أنه كان لا يجعل في القتل تقية و به نأخذ (المبسوط للسرخسي ج-٢٤ ص-٤٥، دار النوادر) [7] الجامع لأحكام القرآن للقرطبي ج-٢ ص-٤٢٩، دار الحديث [8] الطبري في تفسير الآية [9] و إعطاء التقية في مثل ذلك إنما هو رخصة من الله تعالى و ليس بواجب بل ترك التقية أفضل (أحكام القرآن للجصاص ج-٢ ص-١٦) [10] الجامع لأحكام القرآن للقرطبي ج-١٠ ص-٢٤٢، دار الحديث [11] جامع الترمذي، باب ما جاء أفضل الجهاد كلمة عدل عند سلطان جائر [12] ابن ماجه، باب الصبر على البلاء [13] التفسير الكبير للرازي ج-٣ ص-١٩٣/١٩٤، دار إحياء التراث العربي [14] المصدر السابق ثم يباح له إجراء كلمة الكفر في حالة الإكراه و لا يباح الإقدام على القتل في حالة الإكراه (المبسوط للسرخسي ج-٢٤ ص-٤٦، دار النوادر) [15] المصدر السابق [16] الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية ج-١٣ ص-١٩١ [17] و يشترط لجواز التقية أن لا يكون للمكلف مخلص من الأذى إلا بالتقية و هذا المخلص قد يكون الهرب من القتل أو القطع أو الضرب... (المصدر السابق ص-١٩٢) [18] المصدر السابق ص-١٩٤ [19] مأخوذ من العزلة و الخلطة لسلمان العودة [20] العزلة و الخلطة لسلمان العودة [21] ibid [22] ibid [23] ibid

Question: I wear the niqab Alhamdulillah. But even then, when I go out to town or University, I see men looking. I find it so hard to ignore this attention. I will keep my gaze lowered and then for that one split second, I will make eye contact. This is really frustrating me I get so angry when I do this. If I ever see a boy looking at me, I like the attention. And my eyes go to them sometimes. I want to be able to defeat that, and not enjoy the attention. Advise me on how to fight this In Shā Allāh and what to do. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Sharī’ah seeks to close all the doors of immorality and vice. Hence, Allah commands the women: بُيُوتِكُنَّ And remain in your homes. (Quran 33: 33) From this verse, it is understood that the temperament of Sharīah is that a female should confine herself to her home. In this age of shamelessness, the reason for women being in their homes is more understandable. It should be evident to you by experience how the preying eyes of men are always in search of the women walking about. This is enough evidence that despite having the Niqaab on, a woman is still not safe outside the confines of her home. That is why Shari’ah advocates that she should not emerge from her home except for dire necessity. If you are to leave your home for some necessity and are faced with the problem you have mentioned above, adopt the following means to overcome your predicament: Always be conscious of Allah and be wary that He is watching every action of yours. Allah says in the Qur’aan: يَعْلَمُ خَائِنَةَ الْأَعْيُنِ وَمَا تُخْفِي الصُّدُورُ [1] “He knows the treachery of the eyes and whatever is concealed by hearts.” Remember that stealing glances at non-mahram men is a form of Zina.Allah’s curse is upon those who look at the opposite gender. Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam mentioned in a Hadith: “Allah has cursed the one who looks and the one who is being looked at.”[2] Have the fear of Allah and His reprehension upon disobeying His command. Be truthful to Allah in wearing the Niqaab. Do not wear the Niqaab to merely create an impression of piety. When you enjoy seeing a man, ask yourself what the difference is in him seeing you in Niqaab and seeing you without anything on. Will your inner most modesty and shame accept this?Make du’a to Allah and seek His help in overcoming your weakness. Acknowledge your weakness and repent from it. Supplicate to Him to grant you the resolve of obeying His command. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Nabeel Valli Student Darul Iftaa Lusaka, Zambia Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. www.daruliftaa.net

Never Give Up 7 Tips on Remaining Consistent in Performing Good Deeds By Fazilet Baskan How often have we started a good deed but have failed to permanently embed it into our daily routines? What is it that we lack? The answer ― Consistency. We often experience sudden bursts of excitement when we leave a conference or listen to an inspirational talk and feel extremely motivated. So we begin to map in our minds all the good deeds we want to inculcate into our lives and start to perform these acts which last for a day or two but revert back to our old habits before we know it. Our Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: “The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if they are small.” [bukhari] So how can we remain consistent in performing good deeds? Here are 7 tips that will help you succeed: #1 INTENTION The Prophet (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, “Actions are [judged] according to intentions, and a person receives only what he has intended.” [bukhari] Make a sincere intention and constantly keep it in check. Ask yourself, “Why am I doing this deed? Is it purely for the sake of Allah Most High or are there secondary intentions?” If a deed is carried out with sincerity, it will be rewarded by Allah, otherwise it is done in vain. #2 DEVELOP A REGULAR SCHEDULE The most effective way to establish a habit is to attach it to something already embedded in your daily routine. Perhaps you would like to be regular in dhikr [remembrance of Allah] or recitation of the Qur’an but have struggled to find consistency. One method is to attach it to your five daily prayers as it is already embedded in your daily routine. If you are random, you will find that it will quickly disappear from your routine. #3 WALK BEFORE YOU RUN We often want to do too much too soon. When a person signs up for a gym membership, they don’t begin lifting the heaviest weights on day one. We must first learn to walk before we can run. Be realistic. If you don’t attend the mosque five times a day, don’t make it a goal to attend all five prayers on day one. If you are memorizing the Qur’an, you may struggle to memorize just one verse in the beginning, but after consistent effort you will begin to breeze through the pages. #4 DISCIPLINE Self-discipline is essential in progressing through consistency. Merely developing a schedule for yourself won’t take you to your goal. You must also make an internal commitment and conscious decision to follow through with it. Make it a priority to defend your schedule. This may be challenging initially as you may get distracted and tempted to divert from your schedule. However, if you divert from your schedule for just one day, it can lead to three days, one week and before you know it you are back to square one. Habits can only be formed with regular, consistent effort. #5 DO IT WITH EXCELLENCE The Prophet (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) said “Verily, Allah has prescribed excellence in all things.” [Muslim] We must strive to achieve excellence in everything that we do. Don’t just aim to be ‘good’, strive for excellence! Worship Allah Most High on the basis that He sees you and is watching over you at all times. When you are praying, recognize that you are standing in front of Allah Most High. When you are reciting Qur’an, ponder over the meanings. Present your deeds as if you are presenting a gift. Reflect on your deeds. Did you apply it with excellence? #6 PATIENCE “Verily, Allah is with the patient.” [2:153] There are three types of patience. The first, is to have patience during a calamity and this is the common notion of patience. When you begin to understand that a calamity is coming from Allah Most High, you will be able to bare it with patience. The second, is having patience in refraining from sin. We are constantly presented with opportunities to do good deeds and bad deeds. The opportunity to do a bad deed often seems more appealing. Our goal is to refrain from committing these bad deeds when we are faced with the opportunity. The third, is patience on doing good deeds. We generally exercise more patience in doing deeds that the other two categories. When we wake up on a cold morning to pray, when we fast on a long summer day, we are exercising patience. It is essential to persevere with your good deeds especially when you may feel like giving up. #7 MOTIVATION We tend to lose motivation when we don’t see immediate results or we don’t feel the effects of our efforts. Know that the ultimate reward lies in the Hereafter. It may help to have a family member or a friend to remind, motivate and track your progress. If you happen to stumble and fall one day, never give up! May Allah Most High give us the ability to be consistent in our good deeds. Amin. Fazilet Baskan is a student and teaching assistant at Rayyan Institute.

Three day and forty day functions after a person passes away Q: It is the norm to gather and recite Quraan for 3 days or 40 days after a person passes away. However, I have heard that Dar ul uloom Deoband does not approve of gathering for such recitations, even for 3 days. Please clarify whether it is a sunnah or bidah, and whether or not we should stop doing it? A: These are innovatory practises. One should recite Qur'an individually at any time and convey the reward to the deceased. 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) مطلب في كراهة الضيافة من أهل الميت وقال أيضا ويكره اتخاذ الضيافة من الطعام من أهل الميت لأنه شرع في السرور لا في الشرور وهي بدعة مستقبحة وروى الإمام أحمد وابن ماجه بإسناد صحيح عن جرير بن عبد الله قال كنا نعد الاجتماع إلى أهل الميت وصنعهم الطعام من النياحة اه وفي البزازية ويكره اتخاذ الطعام في اليوم الأول والثالث وبعد الأسبوع ونقل الطعام إلى القبر في المواسم واتخاذ الدعوة لقراءة القرآن وجمع الصلحاء والقراء للختم أو لقراءة سورة الأنعام أو الإخلاص والحاصل أن اتخاذ الطعام عند قراءة القرآن لأجل الأكل يكره وفيها من كتاب الاستحسان وإن اتخذطعاما للفقراء كان حسنا اه وأطال في ذلك المعراج وقال وهذه الأفعال كلها للسمعة والرياء فيحترز عنها لأنهم لا يريدون بها وجه الله تعالى اه (رد المحتار 2/ 240) فتاوى محمودية 5/ 317 Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Peace with the Inhabitants of Jerusalem All the battles which resulted during the era of the successors of Rasulullaah (SallAllaahu alayhi wasallam) were engaged to protect the Muslims and were for defence. The intention of the Muslims was neverto kill, maim of to cause disruption and distress. Once, in the midst of battle, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Baitul Muqaddas were constrained to make peace. They stipulated a condition that the Commander of the Believers must come personally andissue a peace pact written by his own hands. Hadhrat Abu Ubaidah (RadhiAllaahu-anhu), a renowned Companion, was the commander-in-chief of the army. He, too, yearned to have peace without fighting and bloodshed. There were few among the Muslims who said: "Of what significance are these impoverished people! We have triumphed over the entire Syria. We have implanted our flagstaff on enormous forts. If we make this pact, it will mean that we have made it under pressure." It was resolved that the sentiments of the inhabitants of Jerusalem be communicated in writingto the Commander of the Believers. His verdict would be conclusive. When this news reached Madinah, Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) conferred with the Sahaaba. Some were of the opinion that this request should not be approved and the city should be seized by force.Others emphasised that if by Hadhrat Umar's (RA) going to Jerusalem thousands of people's lives would be salvaged and the work accomplished without bloodshed, he should definitely go. Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) said: "My opinion is to go Jerusalem". He departed from Madinah. When he left for his journey there were no troops accompanying him nor was there any band playing music; no flags, and no bodyguards walked ahead of or behind. He wore simple clothes and rode a horse. He gave instructions to the commanders to proceed to Jaabiya. When the commanders came they adorned very decorative, long gowns. On seeing this Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) began to throw pebbles at them and said: "Have you abandoned the simplicity of the Arabs and become non-Arabs (Persians)?" When the commanders removed their cloaks revealing that they were all armed with weapons, Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) felt content. The commanders said : "O Commander of the Believers! We are only adorning splendid clothes on account of the enemies, lest they classify us for some destitute, desolate people. Otherwise we are Muslims, and one does not become a Muslim by wearing fine clothes". When the peace pact was signed Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) inspected Jerusalem with the Christian leaders. These Christian leaders showed him a Church when the time of Salaat approached. The Christian leaders requested : "Perform your Salaat here". The Commander of the Believers, Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) said: "If I perform Salaat here today the Muslims will express tomorrow that our Khaaleefa performed Salaat here. This place is yours. Your Church will become a matter of controversy". By bearing these subjects in mind Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) did not perform Salaat in the Church.

War Techniques Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) issued guidelines to the commanders concerning troop manoeuvres, their organisation and dissemination, All these matters were mandated by means of writing letters to the people concerned. He provided counsel about these proceedings so explicitly as if the battle-field lay before his eyes. He was constantly perturbed whenever a battle was in progress : "I do not know whether the Muslims have obtained victory in the battle or have endured defeat." Once a battle was fought against the Iranians (Persians). Today there are Muslims in Iran, but in those days they were not Muslims. They continued being derogatory to the Arabs, especially to Rasulullaah (Sallahu Alahi Wasalaam). Iran had one very courageous leader named Rustam. He was so powerful that he is still remembered today, and about a powerful person we say that he is as strong as Rustam. A battle was waged in an Iranian city called Qudisiya. Rustam was also fighting in this battle. Rustam's army retreated before the Arab army approached and did not hold ground in the battle-field. So Rustam also dashed for his life and jumped into a stream. He swam briskly, rotating his arms and feet. An Arab soldier, named Bilaal, grabbed Rustam's leg, jerked it and cut it off. During this ferocious battle Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) rose at dawn everyday and went outside Madinah in order to obtain news of the battle from the messengers before anyone else. His concern for the Muslims was so great. One day he was standing in anticipation when he saw a rider approaching on a camel. What did this naive fellow know that this person clad in simple and patched clothes is that very same Khaleefa of the Muslims whose armies had overthrown the Throne of Iran!

The Miracle during his Khilaafah There was an army commander in Nahaawand, named Saariya. When the enemy's army exerted great pressurehe became scared. Nahaawand was many miles away from Madinah. There was neither telephone, nor electricity in Madinah. While Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) was delivering a Khutba he exclaimed, " O, Saariya! Get to the back of the mountain and fight the enemies firmly so that there remains no fear of them attacking from the rear. Do not flee!"Saariya heard the voice in Iraq and saw Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) standing and exclaiming. The people of Madinah who were listening to the khutba became amazed that he spoke about Saariya going to the back of the mountain. Once the Salaat terminated the people enquired: "Sir, what mention was that about Saariya?" Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) said: Saariya was apprehensive of the pressure by the enemies. I conversed with him concerning that."After a long time when the messenger from Iraq arrived he stated the time and day when they had heard Umar's (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) voice, and that Saariya had actually seen Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) exclaiming. From this we can judge what an illustrious saint Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) was, and the level of his spiritual status.

His Serving the People Hadhrat Umar's (RA) prevailing law was that the country's disabled, old and maimed should all receive an allowance from the treasury, whether they be Muslims, Christians, or people of any other religion. He would frequently go and give the daily stipulated allowances of his people himself. He worked for the people of his vicinity and his neighbours. He brought people's commodities from the bazaar. He did not boast about being the leader of the Muslims. He delivered letters of soldiers to their homes personally and would express: "Keep your reply ready ! When the messenger goes your letter will also be given to him". If there was no ink or ink-pot at anyone's home, he brought it. If there was no one to write at any home he sat at the door and wrote whatever the family people dictated. He would then read the letter back to them. He gave these letters personally to the messenger. He ate simple food, wore plain clothes and did not have lavish dishes. Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) was an authority on genealogy family ties. In his youth he did athletic exercises, wrestled and arranged wrestling bouts. He would sit so rigidly on a horse as if he was fused to it. Oratory Skills Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) attained distinction in oratory and poetry. When he became a Muslim he discarded these. During the period under discussion very few Arabs could read and write. During the time of Rasulullaah (SallAllaahu alayhi wasallam) there were only 17 persons among the Quraish tribe who could read and write and among them was Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu). Because of his business ventures he travelled to Iraq and Syria, and frequently had the opportunity of meeting very affluent people. He was seasoned in travelling and he understood business transactions so well that he had a full mastery of its basis. Initially, he was a great enemy of Islaam. If any weak Muslim ever came under his control he would beat him or her very viciously. There was a maid-servant named Sabeena who became a Muslim. Hadhrat Umar (RadhiAllaahu-anhu) had supervision over her. He clobbed the poor servant very cruelly and when he became exhausted, he said: "I am just retrieving my breath before commencing to beat you again". But he became a Muslim he proved to be such a Muslim that narrations about him will remain till Qiyaamat. al-Islaam

اﻟﻠﻬُﻢﱠ ﺻَﻞﱢ ﻋَﻠَﻰ ﻣُﺤَﻤﱠﺪٍ وﱠ ﻋَﻠَﻰ ﺁلِ ﻣُﺤَﻤﱠﺪٍ وﱠ أَﻧــْﺰِﻟْﻪُ اﻟْﻤَﻘْﻌَﺪَ اﻟْﻤُﻘَﺮﱠبَ ﻋِﻨْﺪَكَ (الطبراني O Allah, shower your choicest durood (blessings) on Hadhrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and upon the family of Hadhrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), and grant him the lofty position of maqaam-e-mahmood on the day of Qiyaamah. A Benefit of Reciting Durood In Roudhul Faa’iq, Sufyaan Thauri (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) relates: “Once when performing Tawaaf, I saw a man doing the same. Throughout his entire Tawaaf , he was only reciting durood upon Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) at every step, and did not recite any tasbeeh, tahleel etc. When I asked him the reason, he replied: “And who are you?” I replied: “I am Sufyaan Thauri.” He then said: “Had you not been the only scholar of your calibre, I would not have revealed something which is my secret. My father and I went for Hajj. Enroute my father fell ill. While I was doing my utmost to treat him, he suddenly passed away, and his whole face turned black.” This distressed me greatly (and seeing that this was a bad sign) I said, “Inna lillah.” I then covered his face with a cloth. Soon thereafter my eyes closed and I fell off to sleep in this sorrow. In a vision I saw a man approaching. I had never seen a man as handsome as he, clothes as clean as his, and a fragrance as sweet as his. He approached in haste, removed the cloth from my father’s face, and put his hand over his face. Immediately the face turned white. As he was about to depart, I held onto him and asked, “May Allah Ta’ala have mercy upon you. Please tell me who are you, for Allah Ta’ala has shown mercy to my father in his great need because of you.” He replied: “Do you not recognize me? I am Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), the son of Abdullah, the person of the Qur’an. Your father was a very great sinner, but he always recited durood upon me abundantly. Hence, when through his sins, evils descended on him, I saw his great need and hastened to assist him, as I do for all those who recite durood upon me.” (Fazaail Durood) Ihyaaud Deen يَا رَبِّ صَلِّ وَ سَلِّمْ دَائِمًا أَبَدًا عَلَى حَبِيبِكَ خَيرِ الخَلْقِ كُلِّهِمِ

Neighbor's Wi-Fi Question: I have question about using neighbours wifi, if by mistake their internet wifi connects on my devices and I use it without knowing its theirs, am I accountable for that, is that stealing and haram? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is narrated on the authority of Abū Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anh) that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: كُلُّ الْمُسْلِمِ عَلَى الْمُسْلِمِ حَرَامٌ مَالُهُ، وَعِرْضُهُ، وَدَمُهُ حَسْبُ امْرِئٍ مِنَ الشَّرِّ أَنْ يَحْقِرَ أَخَاهُ الْمُسْلِمَ Everything of a Muslim is sacred to another Muslim: his property, his honour and his blood. It is enough evil for any man to despise his brother Muslim.[1] It is clear from the hadīth above that as Muslims, we should always take full caution when dealing with others and using anything that belongs to them, especially if it is without their consent. In the enquired case, although you are not liable for accidently using your neighbor's Wi-Fi[2], it is still important to inform your neighbor that you have been unintentionally using his Wi-Fi connection without his permission. If you decide to compensate your neighbor for using his Wi-Fi connection in the past, it will be an expression of your taqwā and Allah consciousness.[3] We also advise you to let your neighbor know that your devices tend to automatically connect to the nearest available Wi-Fi connection and there is a possibility that this will happen again in the future. By notifying your neighbor about this issue, you will be absolved from any accidental future usage of his connection without his permission. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Bilal Mohammad Student Darul Iftaa New Jersey, USA Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. www.daruliftaa.net [1] Sunan Abī Dawūd, 4882, The Book of Manners [2] الْأَصْلِ أَنَّهُ لَا يَكُونُ ضَامِنًا وَفِي الْفَتَاوَى الصُّغْرَى رَجُلٌ أَتْلَفَ شِرْبَ رَجُلٍ بِأَنْ سَقَى أَرْضَهُ بِشِرْبِ غَيْرِهِ. قَالَ الْإِمَامُ عَلِيٌّ الْبَزْدَوِيُّ: يَضْمَنُ، وَقَالَ الْإِمَامُ خواهر زاده لَا يَضْمَنُ وَعَلَيْهِ الْفَتْوَى فَتَوَهَّمَ بَعْضُهُمْ أَنَّ صَاحِبَ الْهِدَايَةِ تَنَاقَضَ حَيْثُ قَالَ هُنَا لَا يَضْمَنُ إنْ سَقَى مِنْ شِرْبِ غَيْرِهِ وَقَالَ هُنَاكَ وَلِهَذَا يَضْمَنُ بِالْإِتْلَافِ وَلَيْسَ كَذَلِكَ بَلْ مَا ذَكَرَ فِي كِتَابِ الْبُيُوعِ عَلَى رِوَايَةِ مَشَايِخِ بَلْخٍ وَمَا ذَكَرَ هَهُنَا عَلَى رِوَايَةِ الْأَصْلِ (البحر الرائق، ج ٨، ص ٢١٦، ايج ايم سعيد كمبني) أَتْلَفَ شِرْبَ إنْسَانٍ بِأَنْ اسْتَسْقَى أَرْضَهُ بِشِرْبِ غَيْرِهِ قِيلَ يَضْمَنُ وَقِيلَ لَا يَضْمَنُ وَعَلَيْهِ الْفَتْوَى كَذَا في جَوَاهِرِ الْأَخْلَاطِيِّ (الفتاوي الهندية، ج ٥، ص ٢٦٨، مكتبة رشيدية) [قال ابن عابدين] وَأَمَّا ضَمَانُهُ بِالْإِتْلَافِ بِأَنْ يَسْقِيَ أَرْضَهُ بِشِرْبِ غَيْرِهِ فَهُوَ إحْدَى الرِّوَايَتَيْنِ، وَالْفَتْوَى عَلَى عَدَمِهِ كَمَا فِي الذَّخِيرَةِ، وَهُوَ صُحٌّ كَمَا فِي الظَّهِيرِيَّةِ، وَتَمَامُهُ فِي النَّهْرِ (رد المحتار علي الدر المختار، ج ٥، ص ٨٠، ايج ايم سعيد كمبني) [3][قال الحصكفي] (وَلَا يَضْمَنُ مَنْ مَلَأَ أَرْضَهُ مَاءً فَنَزَّتْ أَرْضُ جَارِهِ أَوْ غَرِقَتْ) لِأَنَّهُ مُتَسَبِّبٌ غَيْرُ مُتَعَدٍّ وَهَذَا إذَا سَقَاهَا سَقْيًا مُعْتَادًا تَتَحَمَّلُهُ أَرْضُهُ عَادَةً وَإِلَّا فَيَضْمَنُ وَعَلَيْهِ الْفَتْوَى. وَفِي الذَّخِيرَةِ وَهَذَا إذَا سَقَى فِي نَوْبَتِهِ مِقْدَارَ حَقِّهِ وَأَمَّا إذَا سَقَى فِي غَيْرِ نَوْبَتِهِ أَوْ زَادَ عَلَى حَقِّهِ يَضْمَنُ عَلَى مَا قَالَ إسْمَاعِيلُ الزَّاهِدُ قُهُسْتَانِيٌّ (وَلَا يَضْمَنُ مَنْ سَقَى أَرْضَهُ) أَوْ زَرْعَهُ (مِنْ شِرْبِ غَيْرِهِ بِغَيْرِ إذْنِهِ) فِي رِوَايَةِ الْأَصْلِ وَعَلَيْهِ الْفَتْوَى شَرْحُ وَهْبَانِيَّةٍ وَابْنِ الْكَمَالِ عَنْ الْخُلَاصَةِ لِمَا مَرَّ أَنَّهُ غَيْرُ مُتَقَوِّمٍ وَلَوْ تَصَدَّقَ بِنُزُلِهِ فَحَسَنٌ لِبَقَاءِ الْمَاءِ الْحَرَامِ فِيهِ بِخِلَافِ الْعَلَفِ الْمَغْصُوبِ فَإِنَّ الدَّابَّةَ إذَا سَمُنَتْ بِهِ انْعَدَمَ وَصَارَ شَيْئًا آخَرَ قُهُسْتَانِيٌّ [قال ابن عابدين] (قَوْلُهُ فَحَسَنٌ) يُشِيرُ إلَى أَنَّهُ غَيْرُ وَاجِبٍ وَإِنَّمَا هُوَ لِلتَّنَزُّهِ...وَقَالَ الْفَقِيهُ: لَا آمُرُ بِهِ وَلَوْ تَصَدَّقَ بِنُزُلِهِ لَكَانَ حَسَنًا وَهَذَا أَفْضَلُ (رد المحتار علي الدر المختار، ج ٦، ص ٤٤٧، ايج ايم سعيد كمبني)

Sensory Sensitivities Sound This is the most commonly recognised form of sensory impairment. Hearing impairments can affect someone's ability to communicate and possibly also their balance. People with an ASD may experience the following differences. Hypo May only hear sounds in one ear, the other ear having only partial hearing or none at all. May not acknowledge particular sounds. Might enjoy crowded, noisy places or bang doors and objects. Hyper Noise can be magnified and sounds become distorted and muddled. Particularly sensitive to sound and can, for example hear conversations in the distance. Inability to cut out sounds – notably background noise, which often leads to difficulties concentrating. Example...Do you hear noise in your head? It pounds and screeches. Like a train rumbling through your ears. Powell, J. (in Gillingham, G. 1995), page 41 Source

The Burial Site The Courtyard of Eyüp Sultan Camii. The tomb of Abū Ayyūb al-Anṣārī lies in an alcove just behind the tree. The exact burial site was soon forgotten and only rediscovered after Sultan Muhammad Fatih took Istanbul in 1453. There are many accounts of how the grave was discovered. The following are just two such accounts and Allah ta'ala knows best. When some eight centuries later Fatih Mehmet besieged the city, he and his advisors, as Evliya Çelebi writes, Philip K. Hitti provides a slightly different account than Freely of the burial place’s discovery as well as offering some details concerning Abū Ayyūb’s final campaign: Islamicana

Death He also had a distinguished military career. Much of his time was spent as a warrior until it was said of him, "He did not stay away from any battle the Muslims fought from the time of the Prophet to the time of Muawiyah unless he was engaged at the same time in another." The last campaign he took part in was the one prepared by Muawiyah RA and led by his son Yazid RA against Constantinople. Abu Ayyub RA at that time was a very old man, almost eighty years old. But that did not prevent him from joining the army and crossing the seas as a ghazi in the path of God. After only a short time engaged in the battle, Abu Ayyub RA fell ill and had to withdraw from fighting. Yazid RA came to him and asked: He asked Yazid RA to press on towards the Eastern Roman capital as far as possible and then bury his body there. When it became obvious to the Muslim army that they were unable to conquer the city, Abu Ayyub was buried outside its walls.

He enjoyed a privilege which many of the Ansar in Madinah hoped they would have. When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) entered Madinah he told the people to allow his camel to go her own way for “she is guided by Allah.” All of the Muslims desired that he would lodge with them. Finally the she-camel knelt, but the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) did not dismount. The animal rose to its feet again, ambled ahead for some distance, and then turned back and knelt in the same place it had before. Masjid-e-Nabwi was erected on this very spot. Adjacent to the spot where the camel knelt was the house of Abu Ayyub Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) who hurried to lift the saddle from the camel and took it to his home. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) remarked humorously, “A man must follow his saddle,” and went along with Abu Ayyub. Asad bin Zurara (may Allah be pleased with him) took hold of the halter, so he was allowed to take care of the camel. According to other reports, lots were cast and was drawn in the favour of Abu Ayyub Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him). The house of Abu Ayyub Ansari was double-storied. When it was settled that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) would stay at this place, he offered the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) to stay on the upper storey but the Prophet could not agree to this proposal, as he felt that people frequently coming to meet him would disturb his (Abu Ayyub’s) family. Thus the ground floor was made vacant for the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). Abu Ayyub (may Allah be pleased with him) sent meals to him twice a day and whatever he left uneaten was shared by Abu Ayyub and his wife. He would look at the marks of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) fingers on the food and place his own fingers at the same spots as a source of blessing.Although the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) had stayed at the ground floor according to his own wish, it was quite unbearable for Abu Ayyub (may Allah be pleased with him) and his wife that they should live upstairs while the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) was downstairs. They were much disturbed to think that in this way they were showing disrespect to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). One night they could not sleep and passed the whole night sitting in a corner of the roof. In the morning Abu Ayyub (may Allah be pleased with him) came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and said, “O Prophet of Allah, we could not sleep at night but passed the whole night sitting in a corner of the roof.” When the Prophet asked the cause, he replied, “Our parents may be sacrificed on you, we always remain thinking that we are committing disrespect to you. Last night this feeling grew to the utmost and we could not sleep.” After this he requested, “O Prophet of Allah, have mercy upon us and kindly shift upstairs. We are your slave and shall remain satisfied under your feet.” The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) granted his request and moved upstairs while Abu Ayyub and his wife moved to the ground floor. References: The History of Islam – Akbar Shah Najeebabadi, When the Moon Split – Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, Siratun Nabi – Allama Shibli Nomani & Syed Suleman Nadvi IslamicLandmarks

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Abu Ayyub Ansari (Radhiyallahu 'anhu) His full name was Khalid ibn Zayd ibn Kulayb and he was from the Banu Najjar. He was a great and close companion of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam. He was known as Abu Ayyub (the father of Ayyub). This is the approximate spot where existed the house of Abu Ayyub Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him). IslamicLandmarks This is where the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) initially stayed for several months on his migration to Madinah, while Masjid-e-Nabwi and the adjoining rooms for his wives were being built. Buried in Istanbul His grave lies in Istanbul where he was honoured with martyrdom during the siege of Constantinople in the caliphate of Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) in 48 AH. IslamicLandmarks Just beyond the city walls and alongside the Golden Horn is the district of Eyüp, named after the tomb and mosque complex built around the burial site of Abū Ayyūb al-Anṣārī (d. 52/672). Eyüp Sultan Camii Islamicana (Click on picture to enlarge) Tomb of Abu Ayyub Ansari RA *Note that this entry has been shown for information purposes only. On no account should anybody pray towards a grave or seek supplication through them as this is tantamount to committing shirk, associating partners with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). IslamicLandmarks

Masjid Al Shaykhayn (Or Al- Badai') Where night was spent on the way to the Battle of Uhud Also known as Masjid al-Dir' (Masjid of the Armour). This is where the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam spent the night on his way to the Battle of Uhud. There he prayed Fajr Salaah and reviewed his army. There also 'Abdullah ibn Ubayy, the chief hypocrite, decided to turn back with his three hundred, thus depriving Muslims of one third of their number. (From "Memories of the Luminous City")