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The following 'Eid Message is from the Jamiatul Ulama KNZ. We at IslamicTeachings agree wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed... Especially regarding the suffering of our brethren. Aameen to the du'a! Let us not forget them! Taqabbalallaahu minnaa wa minkum! May Allah ta'ala accept from us and from you! 'Eid Sa'eed to all our members wherever you are and whenever it is!! Eid Message (From Jamiatul Ulama KNZ) – Bi Ismihi Ta'ala We feel a sense of great sadness as we depart this blessed month of Ramadaan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We will soon leave the special month of the Qur’an, the month of piety, patience, mercy, and forgiveness. May the departure of Ramadaan find us as better individuals than we were at its commencement. The Day of Eid is a day of great joy and happiness for the Ummah. It is a day wherein we are encouraged to enjoy the Halaal bounties of Allah that we had refrained from during Ramadaan. Such is Allah’s compassion for his servants on this day that fasting, which is an act of great virtue, is prohibited on the day of Eid. On this occasion one and all should enjoy the bounties of Allah. While the day of Eid is a day of immense happiness, we cannot remove the sense of sadness that touches our hearts at the thoughts of our suffering brethren in many parts of the world especially in Syria. O’ most Kind and Merciful Allah, fill their hearts with peace and joy on the Day of Eid. Restrain the hands of the oppressors and grant peace and happiness to the Muslim Ummah, Ameen. The Jamiatul Ulama KZN takes this opportunity of wishing the Muslim Ummah a most joyous and spiritually uplifting Eid. We also take the opportunity of expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our well-wishers, donors and sponsors. May Allah Ta’ala reward you abundantly, Ameen. Eid Mubaarak, Taqabbalallaahu Minnaa wa Minkum. Have a blessed Eid and may Allah accept from us all, Ameen. Ahmed Yusuf Mahomedy Ameer – Jamiatul Ulama KZN Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians 223 Alpine Road, Overport, Durban

Very inspiring. It was nothing but the mercy of Allah ta'ala on both of them. Him because he was blessed with a pious and patient wife who prayed for him and her because she had a husband who was impious and was given the opportunity (and the Tawfeeq) of adopting patience. Reminds me of a story I read; a man and his wife were overheard talking. He was quite ugly looking and she was very beautiful. He told her he was very lucky to have a beautiful wife and he made a lot of shukr (showed gratitude). She said she did a lot of sabr (adopted patience) so she said, in the end we will both enter Jannah, one by the door of gratitude and one by the door of patience...or something like this. There was a name of a pious person who overheard them but cannot remember

Source: Haq Islam Hazrat Abu Huraira(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) said: “Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of pleasing Allah and therein utters no word of evil, nor commits any evil deed, shall remain from it as free from sin as the day on which his mother gave birth to him.’ Hazrat Abu Huraira(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) said: “Verily there shall be no reward for a righteous pilgrimage except Jannah“ Hazrat Ayesha(radhiyallahu anha) reports that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: “There is no day in which Allah sets free more souls from the fire of hell than on the day of Arafaat. And on that day Allah draws near to the earth and by way of exhibiting His pride remarks to the Angels: “What is the desire of these servants of mine.” “Hazrat Talhaa(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaihi Wassallam) said: “Apart from the day of the battle of Badr there is no day on which the Shaytaan is seen more humiliated, more rejected. More depressed and more infuriated, than on the day of Arafaat, and indeed all that is only because of beholding the abundance of descending mercy (on that day) and Allah’s forgiveness of the great sins of the servants“. (Mishkaat) Hazrat Ibn Shimaastah(radhiyallahu anhu) reports we were present around Hazrat Amr Ibn al-Aas(radhiyallahu anhu) before he passed away. He cried for a long time and then related the story of his embracing Islam. He said: “When Allah caused Islam to enter my heart, I came to Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) and said: ‘O messenger of Allah, put forth your hand that I may swear allegiance. ‘When Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) stretched forth his hand, I withheld mine. Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) inquired: “What troubles you ‘O Amr?” I said: I went to make a condition that Allah shall forgive my previous sins”. Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) replied: ‘O Amr, do you then not know that Islam washes away all sins committed in disbelief, and that the Hijrat (migration) washes away all sins committed before Hajj?” Hazrat Sahl bins Sa’ad(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaihi Wassallam) said: “When a Muslim shouts Labbaik, then verily every stone, tree and all the ground to his right and to his left recites the same, and this continues till that cry reaches the end of the earth“. Hazrat Abu Moosa(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: “The Hajji shall intercede on behalf of four hundred families or he said four hundred people from his family, and verily does he return from Hajj (sinless) as on the day his mother gave birth to him.” Hazrat Ibn Umar(radhiyallahu anhu) report that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: “When you meet a Hajji (on his way home) then greet him, shake hands with him and ask him to beg forgiveness of Allah on your behalf before he enters his home, for his prayer for forgiveness is accepted since he is forgiven by Allah for his sins.” Hazrat Buraidah (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: “The expenses incurred during Hajj is like that incurred in Jihaad; rewarded seven hundred times.” Hazrat Jaabir(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: “A Hajji never becomes poor and destitute.” Hazrat Aayesha (radhiyallahu anha) reports that she once sought permission from Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) to go for Jihaad. Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) replied: “You Jihaad is Hajj.” Hazrat Ibn Abbaas(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: “Whoever desires to perform Hajj, should hasten towards performing it.” Hazrat Abu Hurairah(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaihi Wassallam) said: “Whoever sets forth in a journey to perform Hajj and passes away on route, for him shall be written the reward of a Haaji until the day of Qiyaamah; and whoever sets forth to perform Umrah and passes away on route, for him shall be written the reward of a Mu’tamir until Qiyaamah; and whoever sets forth on a journey to fight in the way of Allah and passes away on route, for him shall be written the reward of a Mujaahid until the day of Qiyaamah.” Hazrat Ibn Abbaas(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that a Sahabiyah (a Muslim lady who saw Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) once said to Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam): “O Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaihi Wassallam), the obligation of Hajj has come at a time now when my father is a very old and weakly man. He is unable to remain seated on a camel (or horse). Can I then proceed to perform Hajj on his behalf?” Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) replied: “Yes, you can.” Another Sahabi(radhiyallahu anhu) also came with a similar request: “O Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam), my sister made vow that she would perform Hajj. Now she has passed away. What should we do?” Rasullullah(Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) replied: “Should she have passed away while she owed someone something, would you have settled that debt?” The man replied: “Yes indeed.” Rasullullah (Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) said: “This is a debt due to Allah. Settle it.” (Mishkaat) Hazrat Jaabir(radhiyallahu anhu) reports: “Verily Allah causes three people to enter into Paradise through one Hajj; The deceased, (on whose behalf this Hajj is being performed) the Haaji performing it and he (the heir or others) who makes possible its performance (by financial aid).”

Ādāb of the Haramayn Respect for the Sacred Cities By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah The chance to visit the sacred cities of Makkah and Madeenah is indeed a great blessing and favour which Allāh ta‘ālā bestows upon His chosen servants. The journey is one in which the servant, despite all his shortcomings, has the honour of being the guest of his Master and Creator, Allāh ta‘ālā. Almost every traveller to these blessed lands entertains the wish of being able to reside in them forever. It is however, worth pondering over the verdict of Imām Aboo Haneefah rahimahullāh regarding a Muslim settling in the holy places. He was of the opinion that it is makrooh for the common people to reside in the blessed places, due to the fact that it would lead them to eventually lose the importance and sacredness with which these places should be regarded. Sooner or later it would result in them behaving in a negligent and disrespectful manner. This is evident in the behaviour of the majority of the visitors who, after initially appreciating the new environment, soon change their attitude. Sad but true. This is the case for many of us when we visit the blessed lands. Activities which are contrary to the Sharee‘ah take place and the respect that should be observed by every Muslim, be he a visitor or a local resident, vanishes. The following are just some examples of actions which many of us carelessly engage in, and by doing so, violate the rights of the two Harams. They should be avoided at all costs, whether one is visiting with the purpose of performing ‘Umrah or Hajj, or whether one resides in these blessed places: Talking in the Haram Despite all the emphasis placed on remaining silent whilst in a masjid and being fully aware of the many virtues of engaging in ‘ibādah, we engage in long conversations on themes related to worldly matters. This should be completely avoided. Rasoolullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, ‘There will come a time upon people when they will talk about worldly affairs in the masjid. At such occasions, do not sit with them. Allāh ta‘ālā does not need such people.’ (Bayhaqi) Using mobiles in the Haram The ringing of mobile phones within the mosques to the extent that they even ring during salāh, has become obnoxiously common. It is commonly observed that people use the mobile phone whilst reading Qur’ān, doing tawāf and some are also disturbed in salāh. We must remember in these sacred places, to switch our phones off or - even better - abstain from entering with them in the first place. It is strange how we switch off mobile phones in our local masājid but use them freely in the Haramayn. Unnecessarily meeting friends The practice of going out of one’s way to meet fellow visitors just for the sake of socialising should be avoided, as it amounts to a waste of valuable time. Use every second of your time in doing good. You have your whole life in which to socialise with them when you return. Eating out in restaurants Just for the sake of tasting different types of foods, we sacrifice precious time in which we could be gaining rewards. Some people go as far as missing salāh in the Haram Shareef due to eating out. Committing sins Disobedience to Allāh ta‘ālā should be avoided at all costs. Casting evil glances and backbiting are the most common forms of sinning. We must exert extraordinary efforts to refrain from all sins and make a firm resolution to remain steadfast on this upon our return. Spending time shopping Rather than remaining in the Sacred Masājid to perform ‘ibādah, we tend to spend enormous amounts of time shopping. In reality, the majority of the items that are sold there are also available back home. Rather than starting to shop as soon as we arrive, we should confine the purchasing of our gifts and personal needs to the last 2-3 days of our stay in each city and fix hours per day so that the entire last days are not wasted either. This will help to ensure that we spend as much of our time as possible in ‘ibādah. Watching Television The fact that a television set is found in nearly every room does not mean that we should watch it. Doing so would be a form of laghw, which is also a sin. Moreover, some people engage in watching films, movies or football games. All these should be shunned for they bring the Displeasure of Allāh ta‘ālā. Looking at the faults of others We have a tendency to look at the mistakes and faults of others. We forget that every person around us is either a visitor or resident of the cities of Allāh ta‘ālā and His Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. Is it appropriate to disgrace either the visitor of Allāh ta‘ālā and His Rasool sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam or an inhabitant of their cities? ‘Ibādah void of Spirituality Whether it be tawāf, greeting the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam or other acts of worship, our devotions have all become mere rituals, to the extent that we perform ‘Umrah every year during our holidays simply because it has become a trend to do so. We need to perform ‘ibādah with the sense of the Sacredness of the Place and Greatness of the Creator with the sole intention of pleasing Him only. ‘Virtues of Hajj’ by Shaykh Muhammad Zakariyyā rahimahullāh is a recommended read. It will help us rectify our behaviour and reacquaint ourselves with the sacredness of the places we are visiting and the significance of the actions we are carrying out. (Courtesy of Riyādul Jannah) © Islāmic Da‘wah Academy

Qurbaani Explained for Small Minds Alhamdulillah, at the occasion of Eidul Adha, our children get very excited about seeing the animals of qurbaani, feeding them and playing with them. This is a great quality since it keeps the spirit of qurbaani alive in our communities. However we need to take it one step further and explain to them the true significance and real lessons of qurbaani. This could be done by relating to them the incident of Sayyiduna Ebrahim and Sayyiduna Ismaeel (alaihimas salaam). The Story of Sayyiduna Ebrahim and Sayyiduna Ismaeel (alaihimas salaam) Sayyiduna Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) was a great Nabi of Allah Ta’ala. He was called ‘Khaleelullah’ (The close friend of Allah Ta’ala). He really loved Allah Ta’ala. Allah Ta’ala put him through many tests, as He always tests those whom He loves, so that they may become more beloved to Him. Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) did not have any children for many years and continued making du’aa to Allah Ta’ala to bless him with a child. At the age of 86, Allah Ta’ala blessed him with a beautiful son, Sayyiduna Ismaeel (alaihis salaam). He really loved his son dearly. Now Allah Ta’ala wanted to test him. Allah Ta’ala ordered him to leave his wife and his baby son in the hot desert land of Arabia with no food and water. Ismaeel (alaihis salaam) began crying out of hunger and thirst. His mother Haajar (alaihas salaam) began running between the hills of Safa and Marwa searching for someone to help her and her baby son. Those who go for haj and umrah are required to run between these two hills following the example of Haajar (alaihas salaam). Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) made du’aa to Allah Ta’ala to take care of his wife and child in this barren land. Allah Ta’ala took pity on them and caused the sweet, tasty water of Zam Zam to gush out of the ground. Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) often visited his wife and child. He loved his son very much. When Ismaeel (alaihis salaam) grew up into a handsome young boy, Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) saw in a dream that he was slaughtering his beloved son. The dreams of the Ambiyaa (alaihimus salaam) are always true, and are an indication of a command of Allah Ta’ala. Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) mentioned this dream to Ismaeel (alaihis salaam), who replied, “O my beloved father, do as you have been commanded. If Allah Ta’ala wills, you will find me to be from the patient ones.” They both left for Mina. Shaitaan, our enemy, tried to mislead them on the way. When Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) saw him he said, “Allahu Akbar” and pelted shaytaan with seven stones. Shaitaan tried this trick another two times but each time Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) threw stones at him and chased him away. Those who go for Haj also pelt stones in Mina at three pillars which represent the shaytaan. When they finally reached the place of slaughter, Ismaeel (alaihis salaam) was laid down facing the qiblah. Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) sharpened his knife. With all his strength he tried slaughtering his son but the knife would not cut the throat of Ismaeel (alaihis salaam). Allah Ta’ala sent a sheep from Jannah and told Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) to slaughter it in place of Ismaeel (alaihis salaam). Allah Ta’ala also told him, “O Ebrahim, you have fulfilled the command that you received in your dream. Verily in this way we reward those who do good.” To remember this great event, we have been commanded by Allah Ta’ala to sacrifice an animal every year on the day of Eidul Adha. Being obedient to Allah Ta’ala made Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) the Khaleelullah (The true friend of Allah Ta’ala). Lessons: Now ask our children the lessons they learnt. Thereafter mention to them the following lessons. - We must love Allah Ta'ala more than our family and children. - Everything has been created by Allah Ta’ala and can only work with the order of Allah Ta’ala. - We must fulfill all the commands of Allah Ta’ala. - If we trust Allah Ta’ala and make sincere du’aa, He will help us even if everything is against us. - We must also pass the test of life by fulfilling all the orders of Allah Ta’ala. If Shaitaan tries to mislead us we must disobey him. In this way we can also become the friends of Allah Ta’ala and gain entry into Jannah. Insha-Allah. Feedback: - Do you have any feedback on this story for us? Did it help you to teach your children a fundamental lesson? - Do you have any suggestion for future postings? uswatulmuslimah.co.za

Jābir radhiyallāhu ‘anhu narrates that once a person came into the company of the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallams and said, “My sins, my sins!” So the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said to him, “Say: Allāhumma maghfiratuka awsa‘u min dhunūbī, wa rahmatuka arjā ‘indī min ‘amalī O Allāh! Your forgiveness is vaster than my sins, and your mercy is more encompassing to me than my good deeds.” So the person said the words taught to him, and then the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam told him to repeat them thrice, which he did. Thereafter the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Go, for verily Allāh has forgiven you!” [Al-Hākim & Al-Bayhaqī] http://www.at-tazkiyah.com/

PART 2 REASONS FOR PERFORMING EID SALAAT AT THE MASALLAH Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) ordered the Sahabah (Radhiallahu-anhu) to proceed to the Musallah for the Eid Salaat. Only one narration of Abu Dawood and Mustadrak state that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) performed the Eid Salaat in the Masjid due to rain. However, this narration is weak. [sahih Bukhari, vol 1, pg 131]. Furthermore, it is narrated in Sahih Bukhari that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) used to slaughter his Qurbani animal at the Musallah. [vol 2, pg 833]. This explains the fact that the Musallah is not the same as the Masjid since to slaughter animals in the Masjid is not permissible. Allama Samhodi (Radhiallahu-anhu), an expert on the noble places of Madinatul Munawwarah, has extensively researched the locations of the various Musallahs of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). In his famous book "Wafaa-ul-Wafaa" he stated that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) performed his Eid Salaat at various places during his lifetime. Finally, he permanently choose the place known as Al Musallah, and always performed the Eid Salaat there. [vol 3, pg 780]. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MUSALLAH Allama Samhodi (Radhiallahu-anhu) has described the Musallah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) as being an open field with no buildings or Masjid erected thereon, in fact Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has prohibited the construction of any buildings on the Musallah. Hence "rajm" (stoning of the adulterer) had taken place there. [Wafaa-ul-Wafaa, vol 3, pg 781-784]. From authentic narrations it is evident that in emulation of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Khulafa-e-Raashideen, Eid Salaat should be performed on an open field on the outskirts of the town. Such a place in the terminology of the Fuqaha is known as "jabbanah". It is preferable that this place be the property of the Muslims. It is even better if this place be made "waqf" for the Musallah. However, for the fulfilment of the Sunnat, neither is necessary. SPORTS FIELDS ETC. Places such as university grounds, parks, sports fields, etc. are undesirable for Eid Salaat. Nevertheless, until the acquisition of specific place for Eid Salaat, such places will suffice to fulfil the Sunnat if they are on the outskirts of the town. This is due to the fact that the original requirement of the Shari'ah that the people should gather at an open place on the outskirts of the town has been fulfilled. Since undesirable activities take place at these places, they are disliked for Eid Salaat. Nevertheless, when no unIslamic and undesirable activities take place, there at the time of the Salaat, the Eid Salaat will be perfectly valid and the Sunnat fulfilled. Mufti Abdul Raheem Lajpuri Writes "Until such a Musallah cannot be acquired, any place on the outskirts may be used with the permission of the owners, caretakers, of the state (if it is state owned property)". [Fataawa Raheemia, vol 5, pg 781-73]. FATWA OF MUFTI NIZAMUDDEEN SAHEB Mufti Nizamuddeen Saheb, The Mufti of Darul Uloom, Deoband writes "Any field may be used for Eid Salaat, whether it is the grounds of a university or some other sports field, provided that it is clean and permission has been granted for its use. Even in these places the virtues of the `jabbana' (Musallah) will be obtained". FATWA OF MUFTI SAEED PALANPURI SAHEB 1. "......similarly any sports field or a big ground will serve as a Musallah. It is better and more virtuous to perform the Eid Salaat collectively at such fields than performing it at various Masajid". Where no Sunnat Musallah is available, it would be better to perform the Eid Salaat on any open field (such as an open sports field etc.) rather than performing it in various Masajis" 2. "All Praise be to Allah and Peace and Salutations be upon his servant, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). In very big cities such as London, Johannesburg and Durban and the like thereof, any empty clean field (park) will enjoy the same status as the `Sahra' (an open field outside the city) for the purpose of the Eid Salaat. Similarly an open sports field or any other wide piece of land will be a substitute for the `Sahra'. To perform the Eid Salaat collectively on any such field is better and more preferred than performing it in the Masajid. The purpose of specifying a `Sahra' was to that a big place could be found wherein a large gathering could be accommodated. This purpose is fulfilled in the fields in question. Indeed in very big cities it would be very difficult to go to the boundaries of the city. It is due to this very difficulty that the Jumu'ah is permitted in more than one place in big cities. Based on this, the same leniency will be accorded for the Eid Salaat. Mufti Nizaamuddeen of Deoband is also of the opinion that any open piece of land will suffice whether it lies within the built up areas (Aabaadi) or outside it. It is clear from the statements of these highly respected Ulama that the Sunnat will be fulfilled if the Eid Salaat is performed within the boundaries of the town. THE SUNAN OF THE DAY OF EID 1. Rise as early as possible. 2. To make Ghusal. 3. To use miswaak. 4. To adorn as best as one can within the rulings of the Shari'ah. 5. To apply attar (Halaal non-alcoholic perfume). 6. To eat anything sweet (such as dates) before leaving for Eid Salaat. 7. To go the Eid Gaah as early as possible. 8. To give Sadaqatul-Fitr before leaving for Eid Gaah. 9. To perform the Eid Salaat at the Eid Gaah. 10. To choose a different route when returning from the Eid Gaah. 11. To walk to the Eid Gaah. 12. To recite the Takbeer while walking to the Eid Gaah. METHOD OF PERFORMING EID SALAAT 1. Make the intention "I am performing two Rakaat Eid Salaat which is Waajib with six extra Takbeers which are also Waajib". 2. After the Takbeer Oela (1st Tabkbeer), fold the hands and recite the Thanaa. 3. Then lift the hands thrice saying "Allahu Akbar". After the first two Takbeers leave the hands loose and after the third fold them. 4. Thereafter, Surah Feteha and another sura is recited by the Imaam and the Rakaat is completed like any other Salaat. 5. The second Rakaat is performed similarly expect that before going to Ruku, the hands are lifted thrice reciting "Allahu Akbar" leaving the hands loose on the sides. 6. The Ruku is made with the fourth Takbeer. 7. The remainder of the Salaat is completed like any other Salaat. 8. Dua is made after the Salaat instead of after the Khutbah. AlIslam.co.za

The Sunnat of the Musallah (Eid Gaah) PART 1 All Praise be to Allah for blessing us with the easy Deen which was portrayed by His last Rasul Hadhrat Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and practised by the noble Sahabah (Radhiallahu-anhu). This is a summary of the salient features from the booklet "The Sunnah of the Musallah (Eid-Gaah)" by Shelkul Hadith Hadhrat Moulana Fazlue Rehman Saheb of Darool-Uloom, Azaadville. May Allah grant him long life. This booklet deals with the various aspects of the Eid-Gaah. It also included a fatwa which is certified correct by Hadhrat Mufti Saeed Ahmad Palanpuri Saheb, Ustad of Hadith at Darool-Uloom Deoband. With regard to is he writes: "Hadhrat Moulana Fazlue Rehman Saheb's fatwa is extremely well researched and absolutely correct....". Among the Sunan is the Sunnah of performing Eid Salaat in the open field outside the inhabited area of the town or city. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Khulafa-e-Raashideen (the rightly guided Caliphs) attached much importance in performing Eid Salaat on the Musallah (the open field mentioned herein). Despite the great value of the Masjidul Nabawi, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) left this Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Gaah and proceeded to the Musallah for the Eid Salaat. In addition, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) greatly stressed the importance of the Eid Salaat at the Musalllah and enjoined upon his companions to do the same. People nowadays, however, have become accustomed to performing the Eid Salaat in the Masjid despite being able to fulfil the Sunnat of the Musallah. EID SALAAT AT THE MUSALLAH IS SUNNATUL MUAKKADAH To perform the Eid Salaat in the Masjid and not on the Musallah is a reality a contradiction of the Sunnat. However, there is no harm if the Eid Salaat is performed in the Masjid for the benefit of the sick and other "mazoor" persons (people with valid Shar'i reasons, such as a very old or weak person) only. Moulana Abdul Hai Farangi Mahalli (Radhiallahu-anhu) has stated that to perform the Eid Salaat at the Musallah is Sunnatul Muakkidah. [Majmooatul Fatawa, Urdu, vol 1 pg 294]. On the footnotes of "Sharhul Wiqayah" (Renown book of jurisprudence compiled by Allama Ubaidullah-ibn-Masood) is written: "The Ulama of our time have differed on this question. The majority have issued the fatwa that it is Sunnatul Muakkidah". Further more it is Sunnatul Maukkidah to perform Eid Salaat at the Musallah even if the Masjid is big enough to accommodate all the musallies. If the Eid Salaat was performed in the Masjid it would be fulfilled. However, this would be in contradiction to the Sunnah. This is the correct view. Mufti Azeezur Rahman (Radhiallahu-anhu) has also affirmed that the correct view according to the Fuqaha (Jurists) is that the performance of the Eid Salaat on the Musallah is Sunnatul Muakiddah. In support of this claim he quoted Moulana Abdul Hai Lawkhnawi (Radhiallahu-anhu) extensively. He writes: "It is proved from the books of Ahaadith and Siyar (Biographies) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) always performed the Eid Salaat in the "Sahra" (an open field on the outskirts, another name for the Musallah) except on the occasion when it rained despite the fact that the Masjid of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is more virtuous than any other place. Similarly the Khulafa-e-Raashideen also performed their Eid Salaat out in the open. This practice was maintained neither due to any necessity nor merely as a habit, but rather as an act of Ibaadat. This was done so that the reward may be increased due to a large congregation as well as that the strength and grandeur of Islaam may be displayed". [Fatawa Darul Uloom, vol 5, pg 182]. Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Radhiallahu-anhu) has given a similar fatwa. Similarly Mufti Rashid Ahmed Saheb writes: "Nevertheless in very big cities it is very difficult to go to the outskirts, hence in such a situation Eid Salaat should be performed in some open field within the city". [Ahsanul Fataawa, vol 2, pg 119]. Likewise, Mufti Adul Raheem Lajpuri is also of the opinion that it is Sunnatul Miakiddah to perform Eid Salaat at the Musallah. He Writes: "It is Sunnatul Miakiddah to perform Eid Salaat at the Musallah". It is mentioned in Dural Makhtaar that the "commission of a Makrooh Tahrimi act is like omitting a Wajib act which is a sin". Similar is the case of Sunnatul Muakkidah (to omit it is a sin) [shaami, vol 5, pg 275]. HANAFI VIEW In Durul Makhtaar, the view of the Hanafi Mazhab has been stated thus: "To proceed to the `Jabbana' (Musallah) for the Eid Salaat is Sunnat even if the Masjid can accommodate the crowd" [vol 1, pg 776]. Similarly, Imaam Shaafi (Radhiallahu-anhu) in one narration, Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (Radhiallahu-anhu) and Imaam Maalik (Radhiallahu-anhu) hold the view that Eid Salaat must be performed at the Musallah. IMAAM MAALIK'S VIEW Imaam Maalik has recorded his view in his "Al-Muatta" as well as in his "AlMudawanatul-Kubra". He has stated that Eid Salaat cannot be performed at two venues in the same city. Similarly people should not perform it in the Masjid. Instead the Eid Salaat should be performed out in the open as was the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). [Al-Mudawanatul, vol 1, pg 171]. IMAAM AHMAD BIN HANBAL'S VIEW Allama-ibn-Qudama Hanbali (Radhiallahu-anhu) writes in "Al-Maghni": "It is Sunnat that the Eid Salaat should be performed at the Musallah. Hadhrat Ali (Radhiallahu-anhu) has issued an order in this regard". [Al-Mughni, vol 2, pg 372]. IMAAM SHAFI'S VIEW Hafiz ibn Hajar al-Asqalani (Radhiallahu-anhu), a well known scholar of Hadith writes in Fathul-Bari: "Imaam Shafi has stated in Kitabul Umm: `We have learnt that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) used to proceed to the Musallah of Madinah for the Eid Salaat. Those who come after his, followed suit unless it was raining etc. Besides the people of Makkah, those in other cities also adopted this practice". [FathulBari, vol 2, pg 450]. "Only the people of Makkah performed their Eid Salaat in the Masjid. We are not aware of anyone of the pious predecessors having led the Eid Salaat in any other place other than the Masjid of Makkah. Perhaps this is due to the Masjid of Makkah being most virtuous on the earth, hence they did not prefer to perform their Eid Salaat elsewhere. And Allah Ta'aala knows best". [Aathatrus Sunan, vol 2, pg 308]. Imaam Shafi (Radhiallahu-anhu) says that this practice of the people of Makkah (to perform Eid Salaat in the Masjid) was due to the following two reasons: a. The Masjid being very large and capable of accommodating the entire crowd. b. The lack of any wide open field in the surrounding areas (since Makkah is a very mountainous area). [Fathul-Bari, vol 2, pg 950]. Hence one may conclude that the view asserting the preferability of performing Eid Salaat in the Masjid is a weak one. From our discussions we have seen that the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the Khulafa-e-Rashideen and the vast majority of the Muslims was to perform Eid Salaat at the Musallah. AlIslam.co.za

“We do not try to attract the Mercy and Help of Allāh ta’ala in our du‘ās the way we should. We discuss the state of the Ummah and its problems and politics for hours on end, yet we cannot take out five minutes to beseech Allāh ta’ala – the One who is fully able to solve our problems and improve our condition.” Courtesy of In Shaykh's Company: a blog maintained by the students of Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah www.shaykh.org

‘Īd-ul-Fitr By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah The Night of ‘Īd The nights of both ‘Īds are described in the hadīth as amongst the great and sacred nights in the Muslim calendar. To remain awake on the nights of ‘Īd and perform ‘ibādah is a source of great virtue and reward. 1. Abū ‘Umārah radhiyallāhu anhu relates that Rasūlullāh sallāllahu ‘alayhi wasallam said: Whoever stays awake and performs ‘ibādah on the night of the two ‘Īds, with hope for abundant reward (from Allāh ta’ālā), his heart will not die on the day (i.e. Qiyāmah) when all hearts will be dead. (Targhīb) 2. Mu‘ādh Ibn Jabal radhiyallāhu anhu relates that Rasūlullāh sallāllahu ‘alayhi wasallam said: Jannah is wājib (incumbent) for those who stay awake with the intention of making ‘ibādah on the following nights: 8th, 9th, 10th, of Dhul Hijjah, the night of ‘Īd-ul-Fitr and the night of the 15th of Sha‘bān. (Targhīb) 3. Imām Shafi‘ī rahimahullāh said: “Du‘ās are answered on the nights of Friday (the night between Thursday and Friday), the nights before the two ‘Īds and the 15th night of Sha‘bān.” Sunnats of the Day of ‘Īd 1. To rise early. 2. To clean the teeth with miswāk. 3. To have a masnūn bath. 4. To dress in one’s best garments in an Islamic manner. 5. To use ‘itr (apply fragrance). 6. To eat dates or any other sweets before going for the ‘Īd-ul Fitr Salāh. 7. To go early for ‘Īd Salāh. 8. To go walking for ‘Īd Salāh. 9. To read the Takbīrāt of Tashrīq in a low voice while going for the ‘Īd Salāh. Allāhu akbar Allāhu akbar lā ilāha illallāhu wallāhu akbar Allāhu akbar wa lillāhil hamd 10. To use different routes to and from the place of ‘Īd Salāh. Mas’alah: It is harām to fast on the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Ḥijjah, (i.e. on ‘Īd-ul-Ad’hā and three days after) and the day of ‘Īd-ul-Fitr. The Method of ‘Īd Salāh 1. Make niyyah (intention) of performing two raka‘āts wājib of ‘Īd-ul-Fitr behind the imām, with six wājib takbīr. 2. The first takbīr in the first rak‘ah is the takbīr tahrīmah which is followed by three wājib takbīr. Raise your hands to the ears in all four takbīr (saying the takbīr). However, after the first takbīr fold the hands under the navel and read thanā (sub’hānakallāhumma...). Thereafter, in the following two takbīr raise the hands up to the ears and drop them on the sides and after the fourth takbīr fold them again. 3. The imām will recite Sūrah-al-Fātihah and another sūrah and go into rukū‘ and sajdah etc. as usual. 4. In the second rak‘ah, after the recitation and before rukū‘ another three takbīr will be called. In all three takbīr raise the hands to the ears and drop them on the sides and go into rukū‘ when the fourth takbīr is called. NOTE: Four takbīr are said together in each rak‘ah; at the beginning of the first rak‘ah and before going into rukū‘ in the second rak‘ah. The easy method of remembering when to drop the hands and when to fold is mentioned hereunder: (a) Remember the following words: Fold, drop, drop, fold, for the first rak‘ah and drop, drop, drop, rukoo‘, for the second rak‘ah. (b) Or keep the following general rule in mind: when there is something to be recited after a takbīr; the hands should be folded and when nothing is to be recited the hands are to be dropped to the sides. Mas’alah: It is makrūh to offer any salāh in the masjid where the ‘Īd Salāh is to be performed, before or after the ‘Īd Salāh. Mas’alah: It is also makrūh to perform any ṣalāh at home before the ‘Īd Salāh, but it is not makrūh after the ‘Īd Salāh. Hence, we should not perform nafl Salāh such as Ishrāq on ‘Īd day. Mas’alah: If anyone missed the ‘Īd Salāh then he cannot offer it individually. Mas’alah: Khutbah after the ‘Īd Salāh is sunnah. However, the listening of the khutbah is wājib. Mas’alah: If anyone joins the ‘Īd Salāh after the imām has said the three takbīr in the first rak‘ah he should say his three takbīr immediately. If he joins while the imām is in rukū‘, then if he feels and has strong hope that he will say three takbīr and join the imām in rukū‘ then he should complete the takbīr before going into rukū‘. Otherwise he should join the imām in rukū‘ and say the three takbīr instead of the tasbīḥ of rukū‘. NOTE: Whilst saying the takbīr in rukū‘, he should not raise his hands. NOTE: If the imām rises from rukū‘ before one’s takbīr are completed, one should also rise with the imām and his takbīr will be remitted for him. Mas’alah: If anyone missed the first rak‘ah and joined the imām in the second rak‘ah, he should say the three takbīr of the first rak‘ah after the recitation when he gets up to complete the missed rak‘ah. Mas’alah: If anyone joined the imām in the second rak‘ah after rukū‘, then he should perform two raka‘āts as mentioned above. Islamic Da'wah Academy

Question: How does a wife who has no source of income pay Zakat on her jewelry? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, If an individual possesses in his/her ownership wealth in the form of gold, silver, cash, merchandise, or livestock to the value of the Zakat-payable amount (nisab), then Zakat will be obligatory upon them. In the Hanafi School, one is also obliged to pay Zakat on gold and silver jewellery even if the jewellery is for personal use. (See: the various Fiqh references) Thus, if a woman has in her ownership gold or silver the value of which reaches the appointed Nisab amount, then she will be required to pay Zakat. If she has money in the form of cash, she may pay the Zakat from it; otherwise, she will have to sell some part of the jewellery in order to pay the Zakat. She may even give an item from the jewellery itself as Zakat to the poor and needy. However, it is suggested that if she has no other savings, her husband or father pay Zakat on her behalf with her permission. It will be as though her husband or father is giving her some money as gift, and she is utilizing that money to pay off her Zakat. If that is not possible, she will have no alternative but to sell some part of the gold and silver jewellery in order to fulfil her responsibility. The same ruling would apply with ritual slaughter (udhiyya), in that if one does not possess cash, one will have to sell some part of the wealth in order to fulfil this duty. Udhiyya becomes Wajib when one has wealth (in any form) in excess of one�s personal needs to the amount of Nisab. Thus, even a male who has no cash on hand would be required to sell some items and perform Udhiyya. And Allah knows best Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK

A Gift from Allah Ta’ala to this Ummah Fasting Six Days of Shawwal After Ramadhaan: “Like Fasting The Entire Year” The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days from Shawwal it is as if they fasted the entire year.” (Hadith-Muslim) NB. It is permitted to fast these six days separately throughout the month, or consecutively, after Eid al-Fitr. It is prohibitively disliked (makruh tahrimi) and sinful to fast on Eid day itself. EISLAM

The little boy came running to his mother crying with a request. “Jarir and Mughiz have both got new clothes for Eid. Can I have some new clothes as well?” The mother picked him up and wiped his tears. Their mother, Fatima bint Abdul Malik(RA), was no ordinary woman. Her father, grandfather and each of her four brothers were at one time or another Caliph and leader of the Muslim Ummah. In fact, her own husband was the present Caliph, Umar ibn Abdul Aziz(RA) – who ruled the world’s largest empire that stretched from the Atlantic to the Indian oceans. She promised him that she would check with his father to see if he could have new clothes for Eid. When Umar ibn Abdul Aziz returned home, his wife related her sons request to him. The Caliph had a pained look in his eyes. “Fatima, you know how much I value my children, but all the money I have is in front of you”, he said motioning towards the sparsely furnished hut. Though a Caliph, Umar took care to live honestly and did much to ensure justice. Fatima agreed with her husband, but she said that maybe it would be possible to buy very cheap clothes for him and he would just be happy with something new to wear. The tears have left satins on his cheeks. Finally, the Caliph, saddened by the plight, agreed and wrote a letter to his treasurer requesting that his pay be advanced a month early so that he could buy his child something to wear on Eid. But the honest and pious Caliph had an equally honest treasurer who wrote a letter in reply to the Caliph. The Caliph read the letter with tears flowing from his eyes: “Amir Ul-Mumineen, I have great respect for you and I trust and obey you completely. However, if you could guarantee to me that you will live through the next month and do your service to the people (which will entitle you to your pay) then the money can be advanced to you. If you cannot give the assurance of your life, then how can the treasury pay you and why are you taking the rights of the poor,orphans and widows onto your shoulders?” Caliph Umar ibn Abdul Aziz realised his mistake. Fatima bint Abdul Malik, washed the old clothes. The day of Eid arrived and the whole area of Damascus was buzzing with joy and celebration with people clad in their new attires. Caliph Umar ibn Abdul Aziz also set out for the Eid Prayer holding the hand of his son, both father and son wearing their clean old clothing. The young boy’s face shone brightly, as he walked alongside his father, convinced that the eternal pleasure and comforts of Jannah(Paradise) are by far superior to the comforts of this temporary world. One has to wonder if they were made from the same dust as us. Once we (Muslims) were kings on this Earth, but it wasn’t because we were large in number that we were respected. It wasn’t because we were powerful that we were victorious. It wasn’t because we were successful that we were admired. It wasn’t because our women were beautiful that they were treated with honour and dignity. It wasn’t because we were intelligent that our example was emulated. It was all due to the faith of Islam. Sometimes, it’s worthwhile reflecting on how far we’ve fallen so we know how high we need to climb. A Very Special Eid Mubarak! EISLAM

Q. Should Sajdah Tilawah be performed immediately after the ayah of sajida or if we wish to perform all 14 at once. Shukran. A. It is best to perform the Sajdah Tilawah immediately upon reciting the verse of Sajdah. Nevertheless, if it is delayed till one completes the Qur'an and all 14 Sajdahs are done at the end, this will be permissible. And Allah Knows Best Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

The Achievement’s of Sayyid Ahmad Shahid By ‘Allamah Sayyid Abu ‘l-Hasan ‘Ali al-Nadawi Translated by Mohiuddin Ahmad The reformatory endeavour of Sayyid Ahmad ibn ‘Irfan Shahid al-Berelwi (1201/1786 – 1246/1831 / Allah have mercy on him) and the far-reaching effect his movement had on the subsequent development of Indian Muslims are recognised by all, friends and foes alike. However we cite here the views of some scholars of the earlier generations about the achievements of Sayyid Ahmad Shahid. ‘Abd al-Ahad writes: “More than forty thousand Hindus and other non-Muslims embraced Islam through his efforts and three million Muslims pledged allegiance to him. His deputies (khalifa) are still enlisting people to his order and the number of all such persons would run into several millions.” (Sawanih Ahmadi, p. 65) Maulana Wilayat ‘Ali (d. 1269/1853) who had undergone great sacrifices for the sake of Sayyid’s cause, attested that: “Thousands of persons left their unsound creeds to embrace Islam. Within a brief period of five or six years three million persons took bay’at (allegiance) at the hands of the Sayyid while another hundred thousand were initiated in his order during his pilgrimage.” (Risalah Da’wat) Another reputed scholar, Nawab Sayyid Siddiq Hasan Khan of Bhopal (d. 1307/1890) who had met a number of Sayyid’s disciples bears witness to the task of reform and renovation of faith performed by the Sayyid in these words: “A sign of God he was in guiding the people on the right path and making their hearts incline towards God. A large number of these pure-hearted souls attained sainthood through the potent influence exerted by him, while his spiritual successors swept the country clean of all innovations and polytheistic thoughts and practices, and this great work of reformation is still continuing… In short, there was none so godly and perfect of spirit in the whole world in those days, nor was there any mystic or religious scholar who exerted such a salutary influence even over one-tenth of the people as he did.” (Taqsar Juyud al-Ahrar, p. 109-110) It was through the Sayyid’s magnetic personality that the founders of the Deoband school, on the one hand, and a body of selfless workers headed by the great organisers of Sadiqpur (the centre of the Sayyid’s Jihad movement), on the other, were initiated in the Mujaddidiyyah-Naqshbandiyyah order. The first group exerted itself to establish educational institutions for religious reform while the second struggled against foreign influences alien to the spirit and teachings of Islam. Both of them awakened the Muslims from their deep slumber at a time when they seemed to have no future at all. These disciples and deputies of the Sayyid restored the self confidence of the Indian Muslims. The intellectual ferment and quickened vitality of the masses informed by a sense of Islamic identity stirred up by the followers of Sayyid Ahmad Shahid, constituted a marvellous achievement of the Sayyid’s movement which was not only unparalleled in the history of mysticism and religious reform but also protected the great Muslim community of this sub-continent against ever reverting back to unsound beliefs and polytheistic practices as witnessed in India towards the later half of the tenth century after Hijri. All these achievements assign a honoured place to the Sayyid among the galaxy of great mujaddids whom we find giving a call to the faithful at every turning point of our history. (Saviours of Islamic Spirit Volume 3, Lucknow: Academy of Islamic Research and Publications, 1994, p. 332-4) friendsofdeoband

All great men have been nurtured in the laps of women. As the famous saying states, “Behind every successful man there is a woman.” It is either the touch of a loving mother or the embrace of a devoted wife which propels man to the summits of success. Men are moulded in the shadows of ideal women. The ideal woman is the nucleus of the family. She keeps bonds strong. Whilst the father is busy earning the daily bread, the ideal woman as a mother at home wraps the children in a blanket of love and affection. She tends to their needs and feeds them the love children so ardently desire. When the mother sits to worship her loving Creator, she positions her child next to her on the prayer mat. The child observes the mother inquisitively. As the days pass, the child begins to imitate her actions. A time comes where the child falls into prostration himself. Before the mother falls to the ground in the presence of her Mighty Lord, the child displays his servitude and tumbles into prostration. With the passage of time, the mother dons the child with Islamic attire. The cute child now wears a qalansuwa (hat) and a jubba. The child becomes accustomed to the times of prayer. There was a time when the mother would call him to prayer, now he races to the prayer mat and awaits his mother. The ideal woman reads and narrates the stories of the Prophet salallahu alaihi wasallam and Sahabah radialallahu anhum to the child. She inspires and infuses the child with lofty aspirations. She breathes into him the love of Islam and striving in the path of Allah. She encourages the child to adopt the likes of Khalid bin Waleed and Salaahudeen al-Ayyubi radiallahu anhuma as heroes. The ideal woman induces the love of Allah in her infant. She implants the hatred of the materialistic life in the eyes of her child. She places halal morsels into the small mouth of her child. She raises him with the Qur’an resonating in his ears. She instils prophetic values and ethics into the child. Above all, she teaches him the name of Allah and introduces her son to Allah. Her touch is imprinted and indented on the child. Such a mother is the ideal woman. The ideal woman does not fall short in her duties to her husband. Upon seeing her husband, the flame of love is ignited and kindled in her bosom. She awaits her husband earnestly in the shadows of her home. When there is a knock on the door, she jumps with excitement to see her love of her life. As she opens the door, she opens her arms to welcome and embrace her husband. The intensity of love is so high, the sight of one another dissolves all tiredness, frustration and pain. The ideal woman is very sensitive to the feelings of her husband. His smile is her smile. His laugh is her laugh. His happiness is her happiness. She does all she can to keep face of the husband glowing with a smile. She gives her night and day to serve her prince. The ideal woman is the coolness of her parent’s eyes. Her sight is cooling to the eyes and soothing to soul. She serves her parents. She sits with her father and mother. She expresses her sentiments to them. She protects her chastity and honour. She is a source of pride and delight for the parents. The ideal woman is a caring friend. Her shoulder is always nearby for a friend in need. She is a refuge for the weak ones. Others find solace and comfort in her midst. She expels evil, sadness and gloom with her soft touch. Her soft and warm tone draws the hearts together. In essence, the ideal woman is the balance in society. She is the pivot of humanity. Her uprightness and soundness causes the society to be upright and sound. She is a treasure for the husband, a fortune for the children, a jewel for the parents and a blessing for humanity. We have to make a deal with ourselves to become ideal. Until ‘I’ and ‘deal’ do not get together, one can never be ideal. With Compliments- Darul Fiqh

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