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Part 5 (Final part) The Couches of the People of Paradise The palaces of Paradise have been prepared, and in their gardens are places to sit and recline, beautiful couches of delightful colours and high beds whose interiors are lined with silk brocade, let alone how magnificent their outward appearance must be. There are cushions and splendid carpets laid out in the most delightful fashion. Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) says: "Therein will be thrones raised high, And cups set at hand, and cushions set in rows, and rich carpets " [88:13-16] "They will recline on thrones arranged in ranks. And We shall marry them to Houris with wide lovely eyes." [52:20] "A multitude of those will be from the first generations and a few of those will be from the later time . on thrones woven with gold and precious stones,reclining thereon, face to face." [56:13-16] This reclining on those thrones and couches will be one of the luxuries that the people of Paradise will enjoy when they gather together, as Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) says, "And we shall remove from their breasts any lurking sense of injury; brothers facing each other on thrones ." [15:47] "Reclining on green cushions and rich beautiful mattresses" [55:76} "Reclining upon the couches lined with silk brocade" [55:54] The Market of the People of Paradise Muslim reported from Anas ibn Maalik that the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) said; "In Paradise there is a market to which the people will come every Friday, then a wind will come from the north and blow on their faces, and clothes, and they will increase in beauty. Then they will return to their wives, who will also have increased in beauty. Their wives will say to them, "By Allaah, you increased in beauty after you left us." And they will say, "And you too, by Allaah, you have increased in beauty since you left us." [saheeh Muslim, Kitaab al-Jannah, Baab fi Sooq al-Jannah, 4/2178, no. 2833] an-Nawawi commented on this hadith, "What is meant by a market is a gathering place where the people will come together, just as they gather in marketplaces in this world. Gathering together every Friday means that they will meet once a week, or what approximates to once a week; there will be no real weeks there, as there will be no sun or moon or days. The wind of Paradise was described specifically as being the north winds, because for the Arabs this is the wind that brings rain, coming from the direction of Syria, so they always hoped for a wind coming from the north. In the hadith this wind is called al-Mutheerah, i.e. something that carries things, because it will blow the sand or dust of Paradise into their faces, which is musk." [sharh an-Nawawi ala Muslim, 17/170] The Gatherings and Conversations of the People of Paradise The people of Paradise will visit one another, in delightful gatherings where they will remember their lives in this world and how Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) has blessed them by admitting them to Paradise. Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) described the gatherings of the people of Paradise: "And We shall remove from their breasts any lurking sense of injury, brothers, facing each other on thrones ." [15:47] Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) has also described some of the kinds of conversation that will take place in their gatherings: "And some of them draw near to others, questioning, saying, "Aforetime we were afraid with our families , but Allaah has been gracious to us, and has saved us from the torment of the Fire. Verily, we used to invoke Him before. Verily He is Al-Barr, the All-Merciful." [52:25-28] The Wives of the People of Paradise (i) The Wife Of The Believer In This World Will Be His Wife In The Hereafter If She Is Righteous "Gardens of 'Adn, which they shall enter, and those who act righteously from among their fathers, and their wives and their offspring..." [13:23] "They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones." [36:56] "Enter Paradise, you and your wives, in happiness" [43:70] (ii) al-Hoor al-'Eeyn Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) will marry the believers in Paradise to beautiful women who were not their wives in this world, as Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) says: "So and We shall marry them to Houris with wide lovely eyes." [44:54] al-Hoor is the plural of Hooraa', which is a woman, the white parts of her eyes intensely white, and the black is intensely black. al-'Eeyn is the plural fo 'Aynaa, which is the woman whose eyes are wide. The Qur'aan describes al-Hoor al-'Eeyn as being firm and full-breasted: "Verily, for al-Muttaqoon, there will be a success; gardens and grapeyards and young full-breasted maidens of equal age." [78:31-33] Al-Hoor al-'Eeyn are creatures that Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) has made especially for Paradise, and has made them virgins: "Verily, We have created of special creation, and made them virgin-pure , beloved , equal in age." [56:35-37] The fact that they are virgins means that no-one has ever married them before: "...whom no man or jinn has touched before them." [55:56] This refutes the idea that the wives that Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) will create for them in Paradise will be their wives from this life, made young again after old age had overtaken them. That idea if correct in that Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) will admit the believing women to Paradise with their youth restored but they are not al-Hoor al-'Eeyn whom Allaah created in Paradise. The Qur'an also speaks of the beauty of the women of al-Jannah: "And Houris with wide lovely eyes , Like unto preserved pearls." [56:22-23] Maknoon ["preserved"] means hidden or protected, something whose colour is not changed by exposure to sunlight or by being tampered with. Elsewhere, Allaah likens them to rubies and coral, two beautiful precious stones: "In them will be restraining their glances, whom no man or jinn has touched before them, Then which of the favours of your Rabb will you deny? Like unto rubies and coral." [55:56-58] al-Hoor are also described as restraining their gaze upon their husbands i.e. they restrict their gaze and don't let their eyes wander to others. Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) has stated that they are very beautiful, and it is sufficient to know that Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) said: "In them will be fair good and beautiful; then which of the favours of your Rabb will you deny? Companions restrained in pavilions" [55:70-72] Look at this beauty that the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) described! Can you find any comparison to it in the world that you know?! : "If one of the women of Paradise were to look at the people of this world, everything in between them would be lit up and filled with her fragrance. The veil on her head is better than this world and everything in it." [al-Bukhaari, in as-Saheeh, Kitaab al-Jihaad, Baab wa Zawwajnahum bi Hoor-'Eeyn. Fath al-Baari, 6/15] Earning The Blessings Of Paradise Does Not Mean One Has To Forego The Pleasures Of This World Monks and ascetics, and many of the believers of this ummah think that the blessings of the hereafter cannot be attained without giving up the good things and pleasures of this world. So you see them punishing themselves and making life hard for themselves with non-stop fasting and praying at night. Some of them even deny themselves good food, drink and clothing and reject work and marriage. All of this is wrong, for Allaah has created the good things of this world for the believers, and He denounces those who forbid the beautiful things that Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) has created for His slaves: "Say: "Who has forbidden the adornment with clothes given by Allah, which He has produced for His slaves, and at-Tayyibaat of food?" Say: "They are in the life of this world, for those who believe, exclusively for them on the Day of Resurrection ." [7:32] This world is only condemned when it distracts the believer from the Hereafter, but if he treats it as a means of achieving success in the aakhirah then its pleasures need not be spurned, as some people think. The Conclusion Of Their Prayer Will Be Al-Hamdulillaahi Rabbil-Aalameen The believers will pass through the turmoil of the Day of Judgement, then they will cross as-Siraat and will witness its horrors. Then Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) will admit them to gardens of delight in Paradise, after removing all grief and sorrow from their hearts. They will see the wonders that Allaah has prepared for them in Paradise and they will raise their voices in praise and glorification of Allaah because He will have lifted their sorrow, fulfilled His promise to them, and caused them to inherit Paradise: "And they will say, "All praise and thanks be to Allaah, Who has removed from us grief. For Our Rabb is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate Who out of His Grace, has lodged us in a home that will last forever, there, toil will not touch us, nor will weariness touch us" [35:34-35] "And they will say, "All the praises and thanks be to Allaah Who Has fulfilled His promise to us and has made us inherit land. We can dwell in Paradise where we will; how excellent a reward for the workers!" And you will see the angels surrounding the Throne from all around, glorifying the praises of their Rabb. And they will be judged with truth, and it will be said, "All the praises and thanks be to Allaah, the Rabb of the Aalameen" [39:74-75] And the conclusion of their prayer will be al-Hamdulillaahi Rabbil Aalameen: "Their prayer will be Glory to You, O Allaah! and their greeting therein will be Peace, and the conclusion of their prayer will be, "Praise be to Allaah, Lord of the Worlds" [10:10] www.islaaminfo.co.za

Sister Acacia, Jazaakillah for the time you have taken and for the very very useful suggestions...and aameeen! May Allah ta'ala may us all a part of the service of His Deen. Definitely will discuss everything in shura...as for halalified videos, I've already suggested it however I think brother arshad explained some technical stuff which is over my head I love your input : )

I know you meant muftisays...bro arshad said "portal" http://www.islamicteachings.org/forum/portal/ can you check it out if its the same thing Also bro arshad says it should show latest topics in main area correctly.

I found it too funny...but its deadly serious when you think about it! I wonder just how many people around the globe rely on the internet for their deen and that is why inshaAllah we must use the tools at hand and do as much as we can to propagate correct teachings from authentic sources

Make sure you go to the correct sources for your Deen!!

Bringing Concentration in Salaah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh) A common complaint of many who seek reformation, is their lack of concentration in Salaah, and finding themselves wanting in the spirit of Salaah. They write or ask for some prescription to bring in that spirit and that love of Allah Ta’ala through Salaah. The following guidelines will, Insha-Allah, assist in improving the quality of one’s Salaah : Men should try and reach the Musjid before the Azaan, so that they may with etiquette and ease, read the Sunnat Salaah – and this should take them about 5 minutes. In the remaining few minutes before the Fardh, make Istighfaar, Taubah, or Zikrullah, or think of the Aakhirah (the Hereafter) and accountability and presentation of one’s deeds in the Court of Allah Ta’ala. Reflect over one’s life : What if my death has to come now ? …Try and cut off from the business and worldly activities as much as possible through this little meditation and Zikr. Now comes the Fardh Salaah : Insha-Allah, by this time, much of one’s heart will be in that Salaah. Insha-Allah, with a little effort and perseverance, there will be full attention and concentration. Ladies should try and read Salaah in its early time, thus giving themselves the opportunity of making preparation for Salaah, without any haste. They too should make a little zikr before commencing with Salaah, to get into the right frame of mind. Moreover, if we give priority status to fulfilling the Rights of Allah Ta’ala, then He will assist us in fulfilling our tasks. He will grant Barakah in time so that our undertakings are completed, Insha-Allah. Condition the mind; address yourself – I am standing before the King of Kings. SubhanAllah. …I have been chosen, from millions, to converse with ‘Rabbul ‘Aalameen’ and I am being afforded the greatest honour and privilege (above millions of others), to make sujood to Allah Ta’ala… to be nearest to Allah Ta’ala. [ …If we could truly fathom the greatness of the gift, this ultimate honour, this good fortune – we would never want to leave the position of sujood.] And whilst reading the Qur`aan Sharif in Salaah (and even outside Salaah) then think : This is the Kalaam (speech) of my Allah – of my Beloved. By contemplating the meaning of the verses that you are reading, think : I am listening to the speech of Allah Ta’ala. And since you are reading His Speech, He is also listening to you … Therefore learn the meaning of the Surahs we normally recite in Salaah. It will not take long to do so, if a little is learnt every day. And think : In this Salaah, in this Tilawat, in this Zikr, in this Hamd – I have the special attention of Allah Ta’ala. I have exclusive attention because this is my ‘Me`raj’; this is my conversation and communication with the Master of the Worlds. ….What a compounded bounty – SubhanAllah : So many gifts in the gift packaged as Salaah. How can any sane thinking Muslim ever refuse such a gift ? In contemplating this, we will experience the beauty and sweetness and pleasure of Salaah … we will understand the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) says that the coolness of his eyes is in Salaah. May Allah Ta’ala grant us the reality.

Futile Arguments by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh) It seems as if everyone has something to argue about these days. Arguing is a waste of precious time and a diversion of shaytaan, from carrying out good deeds or rendering services to Deen. We do not have to worry about arguing with every other person. We have got no time to argue with people. Only that person will go around arguing with people who has got the time. …He has got the time to waste, therefore he will go around arguing. One person went to the barber and said : “I have got black and white hair. So just take out all the white hair.” The barber shaved off all his hair, placed it in front of the man and said: “Now you can pick out all the white strands. I do not have the time for that.” The person whose heart is connected with Allah Ta’ala does not have the time for arguments, for fights, for unnecessary quarrels and for wasting time over useless, futile activities. “That person whose eye is on where the orders are coming, will not waste his time going and fighting with everybody.” One person wrote a lengthy letter to me. He mentioned, amongst other things: “Maulana, you and all your blind followers who attend your programmes…” – have got this weakness, this weakness, this weakness.” I gave the reply: “JazakAllah for informing us of some of our weaknesses. There are many more which Allah Ta’ala has concealed. I make Shukr to Allah Ta’ala that He did not reveal all our weaknesses. Please do keep me informed when you notice more weaknesses, and make Dua that Allah Ta’ala gives us Hidayat.” That is all! Finished! …What am I going to start arguing about? Futile arguing creates restlessness and darkness in the heart. It opens the door to misguidance. It leads a person away from Siratul Mustaqeem (the straight path). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) cautioned us: “No people will go astray after having being guided except that they become argumentative.”[1] Thus, we should not waste time over pettiness. We do not have the time for that. There will always be enemies; there will always be jealousy; there will always be malice. …There will be those who cannot see or stomach the progress of certain people and who will want to create unnecessary trouble and impede the person’s progress. This will happen. It happened in the time of Rasullullah (Sallallaahu alayhi wassallam) – and will continue. So we should be careful not to get caught up with these type of wasteful issues. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “I guarantee a house in the outskirts of Paradise to the one who forsakes argument even when he is in the right.’[2] If we keep before us this Hadeeth and have Yaqeen (conviction) on the words of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam), many arguments would not even surface. [1] Tirmidhi [2] Abu Dawood

Conqueror of Hearts This is a wonderful little book on Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad's (ds) travels in Turkey. Beautifully compiled by Mustafa Kamal and enhanced with relevant stories, photos, and poetry. We are taken on a 5 day journey with Hazrat and his company. ... is a travelogue which details Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi (db)'s travels in Turkey. Included within are Hazrat's observations on the causes of the current predicament of the Ummah, made while touring Istanbul, the land opened for Islam by the great Muslim conqueror Sultan Muhammad al-Fateh. Also contained herein are invaluable insights for those traveling the spiritual path, shared in Konya, the city of one of the greatest lovers of Allah (Ta'aala), Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi Scanned Copy Here

Turkey is a popular choice for a holiday amongst Muslims Get the most out of your holiday to Turkey by reading the travel accounts below. The account by Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) covers various popular destinations and encourage travellers to benefit spiritually as well as physically from their holidays. 01Reflections-Turkey.pdf 02Reflections-Turkey.pdf Islamic Da'wah Academy

I know a brelwi brother from my family and he said to me your aquidah is wrong. He said you have to believe that you could ask dua from the awliya( that pasted away ) , the prophet (SAW) is haazir naazir and alimul ghayb. They also read something called fatiha on food. if you know to know what that is is its makind dua in front of food on a special day like a pious person death day and they read surah fatiha then ikhlaas falaq and naas and then they say to send the reward to that person. i want to know if this is allowed and also can the other stuff i mentioned. Can you please give me a full detailed fatwa on this and also can you tell me any kitabs Answer In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Your query has four parts to it: Can one ask the Awliya to grant ones Duas? It is not permissible to ask the Awliya to fulfill ones Duas. However, it is permissible for one to ask Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) through the Wasila of the Awliya. This is done by asking Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) to fulfill ones such and such Dua through the love that one has for the Awliya. Thus, one is not directly asking the Awliya, rather he is, in essence, asking from Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) who alone is capable of fulfilling Duas. Is the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wasalaam) Hazir Nazir? It is incorrect to believe that the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wasalaam) has the ability to be present everywhere. Rather, Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) is the only One who has the ability to witness all things at one time. To believe the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) is Hazir Nazir is completely disrespectful to Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) and the Prophet (SaAllahu Alahi Wassalaam). For example, some have the belief that the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) actually attends gatherings where Durood is recited upon him Rather, the correct belief is that the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) is informed of our actions and Salaams are conveyed to him through angels, not that he actually comes to the gatherings. It is mentioned in Hadith by the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) حدثنا محمد بن يوسف ثنا سفيان عن عبد الله بن السائب عن زاذان عن عبد الله بن مسعود قال قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم : ان لله ملائكة سياحين في الأرض يبلغوني عن أمتي السلام (سنن الدارمي 2/409؛ عربي) The Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) said: “Verily, Allah has angels that travel the Earth and convey my Ummah’s salutations to me” (al-Darami) عن ابن مسعود أيضا عن النبي صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم قال: (حياتي خير لكم تحدثون ويحدث لكم ووفاتي خير لكم تعرض علي أعمالكم فما رأيت من خير حمدت الله وما رأيت من شر استغفرت الله لكم) رواه البزار بإسناد جوده الحافظ العراقي وصححه الحافظ الهيثمي والجلال السيوطي والشهاب القسطلاني (الأحاديث المنتقاة، ص 91؛ جوامع الكلم) The Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) said: “My life is good for you [since] you commit acts and its verdicts are given to you [through me]. And my death is [also] good for you [since] your deeds are presented to me. I praise Allāh for the good I see and I ask Him for your forgiveness for the evil I see” (al-Ahādīth al-Muntaqāh) These two Ahadith clearly show that our Salaams and actions are presented to the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) through angels, not that he actually comes to the gatherings. Therefore, it will be incorrect to believe that the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) is Hazir Nazir. Is the Prophet (SaAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) Alim ul-Ghayb? The Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) was given knowledge of many things of the unseen, yet his knowledge was still limited. The ability to have complete knowledge of everything is the characteristic of Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) alone and no one else. This is proven through many Ayaat of the Quran a few of them are as follows: قُل لاَّ يَعْلَمُ مَن فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ الْغَيْبَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ (النمل: 65) Say: “None in the Heavens and the earth knows the Ghayb (Unseen) except Allah” (Quran 27: 65) قُل لاَّ أَقُولُ لَكُمْ عِندِي خَزَآئِنُ اللَّهِ وَلا أَعْلَمُ الْغَيْبَ(الانعام: 50) Say (O Muhammad SalAllahu Alahi Wassalam): I do not tell that with me are the treasures of Allah, nor (that) I know the Unseen (Quran 6: 50) قُل لاَّ أَمْلِكُ لِنَفْسِي نَفْعًا وَلاَ ضَرًّا إِلاَّ مَا شَاء اللَّهُ وَلَوْ كُنتُ أَعْلَمُ الْغَيْبَ لاَسْتَكْثَرْتُ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ وَمَا مَسَّنِيَ السُّوءُ(الاعراف:188) Say (O Muhammad SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam): “I possess no power over benefit or hurt to myself except as Allah wills. If I had the knowledge of the Ghayb (Unseen), I should have secured for myself an abundance of wealth, and no evil should have touched me. (Quran 7: 188) وَعِندَهُ مَفَاتِحُ الْغَيْبِ لاَ يَعْلَمُهَا إِلاَّ هُوَ(الانعام: 59) And with Him (Allah) are the keys of the Ghayb (all that is hidden), none knows them but He (Allah). (Quran 6: 59) Clearly, these aayaat prove that no one other than Allah (Subhana WaTa’ala) has the knowledge of the Ghayb. Furthermore, in one incident, Aishah (Radhi Allahu Anhaa) was falsely accused of indecency and, thus, the Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) was worried for a long period of time. Until Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) sent down the Wahy to inform him of the truth. If he was knowledgeable of the Ghayb, then he would have known the reality of the situation. Many other instances, besides this one, have clearly shown that the beloved Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) did not have knowledge of the Ghayb. Is it permissible to read Fatiha on food? The method mentioned in the query has no basis in Islam and therefore, is not permissible. To specify a certain day to do this and to do it for the Awliya makes this act impermissible. Rather any act of worship must be peformed for the sole pleasure of Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala). However, if one feeds the poor and then intends its reward for the Awliya, then this method is permissible. The desire to send reward to ones deceased loved ones also existed at the time of the Sahabah, Tabieen, Tab-e-Tabieen, and so on, but not one incident is recorded of them doing it in the manner mentioned in the query. The method prescribed above has been mentioned, rather preferred, by the great Ulema of our Deen. Therefore, it is only appropriate to do this in the manner proven by Shariah. May Allah (Subhanah WaTa’ala) give all of us the Tawfiq to act upon his commands and the Sunah of our beloved Prophet (SalAllahu Alahi Wassalaam) in the best and purist of ways. Ameen. The following Kitabs may be read for more information: Ilm Ghayb by Hazrat Maulana Qari Muhammed Tayyab Sahab Mutala’a Barelwiyat by Dr. Allama Khalid Mahmood Sahab Ankhonki Tahandak by Hazrat Maulana Muhammed Sarfaraz Khan Sahab Barelwi Fitna Ka Naya Roop by Maulana Muhammed Arif Nadwi Sahab (Fatawa Mahmoodiya, 1/278, 345-358, 471-591, Farooqiya) (Nizam ul-Fatawa, 1/191-192, Taj) (Bahisti Zewar, 1/26-30, Zam Zam) (Fatawa Rahimiya, 2/115-116, 248, Isha’at) And Allah knows best Wassalamu Alaikum Ml. Sajid bin Shabbir, Student Darul Iftaa Checked and Approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In’aamiyyah

Reading salam in the name of Prophet Muhammed s. w.a.s is right? Answer (Fatwa: 806/806/M=1431) When the name of the holy Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is pronounced then sending durood and salam to him is mustahab. But the ongoing method of salat o salam (reciting durood loudly while standing believing him hazir w nazir i.e. omnipresent and omniscient is wrong, and it must be avoided. Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband

Q. I would like to know the view of the majority of the Ulama on the alleged omnipresence of the Holy Prophet (SAW). A. The established Aqeedah of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah (Sunni Muslims) is that the Prophet (SAS) is not Omni present. (The Mas’ala of Hadhir and Nadhir (Omni presence page 24). There is absolutely no difference of opinion on this matter among the scholars of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah. In fact, from the time of the Prophet (SA) until today, all the scholars and Muslims who held on to the true teachings of the Prophet (SA) and that of the Sahabahs (Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah ) have unanimously declared that the ‘invented teaching of the Omnipresence of the prophet (SA)’ is not established in the teachings of Islam. This is the view of all the scholars of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah. As for those who subscribe to the Omni presence of the Prophet (SA), they are following an innovated teaching, and not the ‘Sunni’ teaching. Although they may claim that they hold on to the teachings of the Sunni Muslims, this innovated belief is not from the creed of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah. For more information you can read our article on ‘Hazir and Nazir’ for the Prophet (SA). And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan Source

Part 4 The Food and Drink of the People of Paradise The people will have whatever food and drink they desire: "Any fruit that they may choose, And the flesh of fowls that they desire" [56:20-21] "...there will be there all that the souls could desire, all that the eyes could delight in.." [43:71] Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) will permit them to take whatever they want of the good food and drink of Paradise: "Eat and drink at ease for that which you have sent on before you in days past!" [69:24] In Paradise there will be a sea of water, a sea of wine, a sea of milk and a sea of honey, and the rivers of Paradise will flow out of these seas. There will be also many springs in Paradise, and its people will drink from these seas, rivers and springs. (i) The Wine of the People of Paradise One of the drinks that Allaah will bestow on the people of Paradise will be wine. The wine of Paradise is free of all the troubles and problems that characterise the wine of this world, which makes people lose their minds, and causes headaches, stomach aches and other physical disorders, or which may have something wrong in the way it is made, or its colour, etc. But the wine of Paradise is free from all such faults; it is pure and beautiful: "Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine; white, delicious to the drinkers. Neither will they have ghoul [any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, etc] from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom" [37:45-47] Allaah described the beauty of its white colour, then explained that its drinker enjoy it very much, without is affecting their minds: "..rivers of wine delicious to those who drink.." [47:15] And they will never be adversely affected by drinking it: "..nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom" [37:47] Elsewhere in the Qur'aan, Allaah describes the wine of Paradise, "They will be served by immortal boys, With cups and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication" [56:17-19] Commenting on this passage, Ibn Katheer said, "it does not cause their heads to ache or their minds to be fogged; it is pure, although it still contains the ingredients that make it a delight to the drinker. ad-Dahhaak narrated that Ibn 'Abbaas said, "Wine produces four things: drunkenness, headache, vomit and urine. Allaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) has mentioned the wine of Paradise, and He has purified it of all these things." [Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 6/514] In another part of the Qur'aan, Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) says: "They will be given to drink pure sealed wine, the last thereof will be the smell of musk.." [83:25-26] This wine is sealed or covered, and at the end of it, the drinker will find the scent of musk. (ii) The food and drink of the people of Paradise does not produce any impure excrement. This does not only apply to the first group to enter Paradise, all those who enter will be similarly pure. Muslim reports from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) said, "The first group of my ummah to enter Paradise will be as beautiful as the full moon and those that come after them will be like the brightest shining star, and those that follow them will be ranked according to their status. They will not defecate, urinate or blow their noses or spit." [Muslim in Kitaab al-Jannah, Baab awwal zumrah tadkhul al-Jannah, 4/2188, no. 2834] (iii) Why Will the People of Paradise Eat and Drink and Comb their Hair? If the people of Paradise are to abide there forever, and it is free form all discomfort, pain and sickness, if there is no hunger or thirst there, and no impurities or dirt, then why will the people of Paradise eat and drink, and wear perfume and comb their hair? al-Qurtubee answered this question in at-Tadhkirah [p. 475, see also al-Fath, 6/325]: "The luxuries and clothing of the people of Paradise will not be for the purpose of warding off potential pains; they will not eat because of hunger or drink because of thirst, or wear perfume because of some offensive odour, because Paradise is a never-ending succession of delight and joy. Do you not remember the words of Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) to Aadam? "Verily you have that you will never be hungry therein nor naked. And you suffer not from thirst therein nor from the sun's heat." [20:118-119] The wisdom behind it [food and drink, etc] is so that Allaah will introduce Paradise to them in ways similar to the good things that they enjoyed on earth, but He will increase it in ways known only to Him." (iv) The Vessels and Cups of the People of Paradise The vessels from which the people of Paradise will eat and drink will be of gold and silver. Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) says: "Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them.." [43:71] i.e. cups of gold. And Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) says, "And amongst them, will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal, crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof according to their wishes." [76:15] i.e it will combine the purity of crystal with the whiteness of silver. al-Bukhaari and Muslim reported from Abu Musaa al-Ash'ari that the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) said, "The believer in paradise will have a tent made of a hollowed out pearl.. and two gardens of silver, their vessels and everything in them, and two gardens of gold, their vessels and everything in them." [Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 3/86] Among the vessels from which they will drink will be cups and jugs and glasses: "They will be served by immortal boys, with cups, and jugs and a glass from the flowing wine." [56:17-18] The Clothing, Jewellery and Incense-Burners Of the People of Paradise The people of Paradise will wear the most luxurious clothes, amongst other things, garments of silk and bracelets of gold, silver and pearls. Allaah (Subhaanahu Wa Ta'ala) says: "...wherein they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls, and their garments will be of silk." [22:23] "'Adn Paradise they will enter, therein will they be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls, and their garments there will be of silk." [35:33] "...They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Rabb will give them a pure drink." [76:21] Their clothes will be colourful, including garments of green silk and brocade: "..They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and they will wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade. They will recline therein on raised thrones. How good the recompense! How beautiful a couch to recline on." [18:31] "Their garments will be of fine green silk, and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver.." [76:21] The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) also told us that the people of Paradise will have combs of gold and silver, and that they will perfume themselves with 'Ud at-Teeb, even though the scent of musk will be emanating from their pure bodies. al-Bukhaari narrates from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) said of those who will enter Paradise: "Their vessels will be of gold and silver, their combs will be of gold and the coals of their incense-burners will be of aloe-wood [Abul-Yaman said, "of 'Ud at-Teeb] and their sweat will be musk." [al-Bukhaari, Kitaab Bid' al-Khalq, Baab Maa Jaa'a fi Sifat al-Jannah wan-Naar, Fath al-Baari, 6/319] Their jewellery will include crowns. at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Maajah report from al-Miqdaam ibn Ma'd Yakrib that among the honours bestowed upon the martyr will be: "..there will be placed upon his head a crown of dignity, one ruby of which is better than this world and all that is in it." [Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 3/358, no. 3834, Saheeh Muslim, saheeh] The clothing and jewellery of the people of Paradise will never wear out or fade. Muslim reports from Abu Hurayrah (Radiyallahu Anhu) that the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Salaam) said, "Whoever enters Paradise is blessed, and will never be miserable, his clothes will never wear out and his youth will never fade away." [saheeh Muslim, Kitaab al-Jannah, Baab fi Dawam Na'eem al-Jannah, 4/2181, no. 2836]

Yes being patient in a calamity is definite tough as is being grateful while in ease and comfort and safety which is also when one can forget Allah ta'ala. As for the respected Doctor, he is showing amazing strength and patience. After the funerals he has dedicated his life to bring fruition to the vision his wife and children had. As he said in an interview recently, he could easily take the easy way out and retire from work but he wishes to continue his work as well the wonderful work of deen he has begun in Ireland for which his whole family was dedicated...may ALLAH GRANT HIM GREAT STAGES!

Jazaakumullah for your valued responses...and all good is from Allah subhaanahu wata'ala. I look at doing my bit on this forum as a very special blessing from Him. I ask for acceptance through His grace. @Acacia: yes pls look with critical eye then get back...about the name change, just been feeling the need to make it more appealing and also so that members know whats its about. I feel that section is quite relevant to our lives @Naqshband: Not sure what you mean by "add dedicated section for "recent posts" as we have in MS" ...do you mean like the replies on previously posted topics? If so will ask brother arshad to look into it please continue to look around and make suggestions...constructive criticism will be inshaAllah valued

Assalaamu 'alaykum Warahmatullah Jazaakumullaahu khayran to our new members who have been adding valuable content in the various categories. Your reward is with Allah subhaanahu wata'ala! May He grant acceptance to all of us and make our efforts a means of attaining His pleasure, aameen! Ok my brothers and sisters, mashwarah (Consultation) time. The reason for this consultation is that it would be wonderful if you can all be a part of this forum inshaAllah by helping to make it better. So lets start in the name of Allah and see what we can come up with. What additions would you like to see? What needs to be changed for the better? I was thinking of changing the title of the category "Matters of the heart"...to what? any suggestions? any new ideas? InshaAlllah hoping to see replies....

maybe this should be in the "Matters of the heart" section....its a message for all of us

A Muslim Submits.... Islam is submission. As Muslims we submit, surrender and hand over ourselves to the Divine command of Allah Ta‘ala and the perfect Sunnah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). In our Imaan (Faith), we submit and surrender our intelligence and understanding to believe in Allah Ta‘ala and in the unseen, as explained to us by Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). In our Salaah (Daily prayers), we submit and surrender our physical limbs and place them down before Allah Ta‘ala. In fasting we submit and surrender our desire to eat and drink for the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala. In Zakaat (Charity) and Qurbaani(Scarifice) we submit and surrender our wealth for the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala. In Haj (Pilgrimage)we submit and surrender to the command of Allah Ta‘ala by sacrificing our health, wealth, time and homeland; and we present ourselves in the blessed lands in search of the grace and mercy of Allah Ta‘ala. A Muslim is an embodiment of submission. Source

“Pride is the root of all spiritual illnesses. It is so ingrained in the heart that it is usually the final spiritual ailment to be eradicated from a person’s heart.” Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) www.shaykh.org

correct section..jazaakallah. I sometimes mention this story to my husband when he mentions about my cooking!

assalaamu 'alaykum O dear, stress time is it? Don't worry, see following: http://www.islamicteachings.org/forum/topic/20607-duas-for-knowledge/ Du'as for ease: اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً وَ إنْتَ تَحْعَلُ الْحزْنَ إذَا شِئْتَ سَهْ Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altu sahla, wa 'anta taj-alul hazna idha shi'ta sahlaO Allah! There is nothing easy except what You make easy, and You make the difficult easy if it be Your Will[ibn Hibban] اللَّهُمَّ الْطُفْ بِىْ فِىْ تَيْسِيْرِ كُلِّ عَسِيْرٍ فَاِنَّ تَيْسِيْرَ ; كُلِّ عَسِيْرٍ عَلَيْكَ يَسِيْرٌَ Allahumma Tufiltuf bi fi taysiri kulli 'asirin, fainna taysirra kuuli 'asirin 'alaika yassirunO Allah! Make easy for me every difficult thing, with Your special favour and Kindness, for it is easy for You to make every difficult thing easy PLUS a good article here: http://www.islamicteachings.org/forum/topic/21049-exams-a-time-of-fear-and-anxiety/ InshaAllah all go well and Allah ta'ala grant success of both worlds eat well, get enough sleep, put in effort and then rely on Allah ta'ala : )

Dua for Pious Children

I often feel we should consult pious, knowledgeable scholars in any situation and ask for advice on how to deal with it. It always amazes me the way their advice is so different from what we would have thought to do.....this is true knowledge, 'ilm Nubuwwat!

Does the previously done wudhu of a woman who has Istihadha break with the beginning time of each Salaah? Question: 1. If a woman has Istihadha and makes a fresh wudhu for Asr. Then she begins to read Qur`aan Shareef. The time of Maghrib sets in and she is still holding and reading the Qur`aan Shareef. She has to obviously make a fresh wudhu for Salaah. But can she continue to read the Qur`an for five more minutes or is she out of the state of wudhu once the Maghrib azaan is heard? 2. If a woman in the state of Istihadha takes a shower at around 10 or 11 am and makes wudhu whilst showering. Does she need to make a fresh wudhu for Zuhr salah or is the wudhu she made earlier still valid? (this applies only for Zuhr Salaah) Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, the Wudhu of a woman in the state of Istihadhah will break at the ending time of each Salaah[1]. Hence, she is obliged to perform Wudhu for the time of each prayer[2]. However, the Wudhu performed after the ending of Fajr time will suffice for her to pray the Zuhr salaah with[3], as long as there is no other factor that renders the Wudhu invalid[4]. 1. In reference to your first question, the woman will not remain in the state of Wudhu as soon as the time of Asr ends and thus Maghrib time sets in[5]. The ending of Asr time will automatically render the Wudhu invalid. Hence it is permissible for the woman to continue reading the Qur`an but she is not allowed to hold or touch Qur`an until she makes Wudhu again after the Maghrib time has set in[6]. 2. As for your second question, the shower or bath of a woman in the state of Istihadhah at any time after the ending of Fajr time will suffice for her to pray her Zuhr Salah. She is not required to make fresh Wudhu for Zuhr Salaah since her previous Wudhu is still valid until the end of Zohar time if there is no other factor that renders the Wudhu invalid[7]. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. idealwoman.org 1] وإذا خرج الوقت بطل وضوءهم واستانفوا الوضوء لصلاة أخرى [Al-Hidayah ma`a Fat`h al-Qadir, 1:160, al-Maktabah al-Haqqaniyah] [2] وهي تتوضأ لوقت الصلوة [An-Nutaf fi al-Fatawa, p.89, Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut] [Fatawa Mahmoodiyyah, 5:223-4, Dar al-Iftaa Jamiah Farooqiyyah, Karachi; Fatawa Dar al-Uloom Zakariyyah, 1:543, Zamzam Publishers] [3] فإن توضؤا حين تطلع الشمس أجزأهم عن فرض الوقت حتى يذهب وقت الظهر [Al-Hidayah ma`a Fat`h al-Qadir, 1:160, al-Maktabah al-Haqqaniyah] [4] و(تتوضأ المستحاضة ومن به عذر كسلس بول أو استطلاق بطن لوقت كل فرض) لا لكل فرض ولا نفل لقوله صلى الله عليه وسلم “المستحاضة تتوضأ لوقت كل صلاة” … (ويصلون به) أي بوضوئهم في الوقت (ما شاءوا من الفرائض) أداء للوقتية وقضاء لغيرها ولو لزم السنة زمان الصحة وما شاءوا من (النوافل) والواجبات كالوتر والعيد وصلاة جنازة وطواف ومس مصحف( ويبطل وضوء المعذورين ) إذا لم يطرأ ناقض غير العذر ( بخروج الوقت ) كطوع الشمس في الفجر عند أبي حنيفة ومحمد ( فقط ) وعند زفر بدخوله فقط [Maraqiy al-Falah Sharh Nur al-Idhah, p.35-6, Maktabah Imdadiyah, Multan] [Radd al-Muhtar ala ad-Durr al-Mukhtar, 1:305-6, H.M. Saeed Company] [5] أن الوضوء إنما يبطل بخروج الوقت فقط لا بدخوله [Radd al-Muhtar ala ad-Durr al-Mukhtar, 1:306, H.M. Saeed Company] [6] ولو توضؤوا في وقت الظهر للعصر، لا يصلون به العصر في الأصح لأنها طهارة وقعت للظهر، حتى لو ظهر فساد ظهرهم ، جاز لهم أن يصلوها بها، فلا تبقى بعد خروجه [imdad al-Fattah Sharh Nur al-Idhah wa Najah al-Arwah, p.146, Dar Tabaa`, Damascus] [7] وإنما يبطل بخروج الوقت فقط لا بدخوله فقط كالظهر … فلو توضأ لصلاة العيد جاز له أن يصلي به الظهر على الصحيح كما لو توضؤوا لصلاة ضحى لأنه وقت مهمل [imdad al-Fattah Sharh Nur al-Idhah wa Najah al-Arwah, p.146, Dar Tabaa`, Damascus] [Ahsan al-Fatawa, 2:78, H.M. Saeed Company]

Question: I am a Muslim revert of almost 3 years. I met my husband through the Imam at our local masjid. Initially my husband was very practicing Muslim and thought me much in my early days as a new Muslim. Over the last twelve months things have started to change. He has set up a business and is very busy seven days a week. Things aren’t going well for him in his work. Now he is missing salahs, has started to put work before his duties to Allah Taala, and he seems to me to have lost his fear of Allah Taala…he has admitted such to me recently. He is starting to take more of an interest in haram and even defends his decisions. My husband is a good man. I think he just got lost. Please advise me how to approach this situation? How can I help him to fear Allah once more and help him to seek Allahs pleasure before seeking material gain in his life? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Sister in Islam, irstly you should understand that Allah has blessed you with the greatest gift of Imaan, and has kept you steadfast on this path of pure guidance for the last three years. This is a sign of Allah Taala’s love for you that, he handpicked you form the millions for his divine guidance. Marriage is a bond between two people based on love, understanding and compassion. It is important as spouses to understand each other and help one another especially in difficulties and challenging moments. As a wife one of the major roles you have to play is being a means of peace and tranquillity to your husband especially during trying moments. Allah Taala mentions in the Quraan: وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً إِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ Also among His Aayaat (signs) is that he has created spouses for you from yourselves so that you may find solace with her and he has placed love and mercy between you. There are certainly Aayaat (signs) in this for people how contemplate. [surah Room-21] We are sorry to hear about the drastic change in you husbands life. However, you should understand that this world is a testing ground and life has its ups and downs. And the only way we can overcome these challenges is by staying steadfast to the teachings of Allah and his Rasul. Allah Taala mentions in the Quraan: وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوفْ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الأَمَوَالِ وَالأنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ And surely We shall try you with something of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings to the steadfast. [155: Al Baqara] إِنَّمَا أَمْوَالُكُمْ وَأَوْلَادُكُمْ فِتْنَةٌ وَاللَّهُ عِندَهُ أَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ Your riches and your children are but a trial. As for Allah, with Him is a great reward. [15: Taghaabun] As we can see from the above verses that, your husband is going through a test from Allah in his business. In this critical situation he will be needing all the support you can give him. The most positive way to address this issue will be by starting Taleem in your house. Read the chapters from the lives of the Ambiya, Sahaba and pious predecessor’s that discuss contentment, sacrifice for the pleasure of Allah and renunciation of the world. Try and play CDs of Ulama and put books that mention virtues of fulfilling the commandments of Allah in places where your husband will see them. Also encourage your husband to affiliate with pious people, this will have an effect on him e.g. scholars, tableegi brothers etc. You may also discuss this matter with a senior member of your community, for example the Imam through whom you met your husband to advise him improve himself. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. idealwoman.org