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Remembrance of Death By Shaykh Muhammad Zakariyyah Remember death and prepare for it!

Shari’ah and Tariqat Inseparable & Indivisible by Shaykhu-Hadith, Mawlana Muhammad Zakariyyah “What is ihsan?” The Blessed Prophet replied, “To worship Allah as if you see him.” Ihsan is also known as Tariqat, Tasawwuf and Sulook, all of which are embodied in the definition of Ihsaan.... READ

Love for Allah by Shayk Zufiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi Learn about the importance & effects of the love for Allah! Know about the conditions of the lovers of Allah!! Read this beautiful book here

Kitaabus Saum Description : "O People of Imaan! Siyâm (fasting) has been ordained for you just as It was ordained for those before you so that you attain taqwa"! [Qur'an] Siyam is among the fundamental acts of Ibadat. It has been ordained by Allah Ta'ala for the development of taqwa (piety) in the Mu'mineen. Fasting is extremely efficacious for the acquisition of taqwa. A Muslim cannot acquire Divine Proximity without taqwa. Without taqwa, the Muslim must necessarily drift far off the straight Path (Seeratul Mustaqeem) which leads to Allah Ta'ala and everlasting success in the Akhirah. One who denies the fardhiyat (obligation) of Saum, no longer remains a Muslim and the one who does not fast during the month of Ramadhan is a Fassiq (an immoral and flagrant transgressor) of the highest order. Such a Fassiq totally destroys his spirituality and morality and exposes his Imân to the gravest onslaughts of kufr. There are numerous benefits, both spiritual and physical, of fasting. The prime benefit in the pursuit of taqwa is the suppression of the inordinate desires and demands of nafs-e-ammarah (man's base carnal propensity). Author : Mujlisul-Ulama of South Africa Read Online

Kitaabul Hajj Description : There are many books, elaborate as well as concise, on the subject of Hajj, Masha-Allah! Some of these books are in great detail covering all questions and aspects pertaining to Hajj. However, some friends have requested for a book of average degree on the subject of Hajj- a book which is neither too detailed nor too brief- so that the masa-il could be easily learnt and remembered. Thus, this booklet is the consequence of this request and wish of friends. While it has been endeavoured to refrain from excessive detail which makes remembering difficult, the brevity of the booklet is not such which, excludes even the details which occur in abundance. May, Allah Ta'ala in His Infinite Grace and Kindness accept, this humble effort and may He confirm it a benefit for the Ummah, Ameen thumma Ameen. MOHAMMED MASIHULLAH KHAN (Rahmatallah alayh) Author : Mujlisul-Ulama of South Africa Read Online

Kitaabul Imaan Description : In view of this lamentable situation, there is a dire need for a thorough explanation of the Islamic concepts of Imaan and Kufr so that Muslims become aware of the snares of deception strewn about them- snares which will entrap them, destroy their Imaan and their Aakhirat . This book, Kitaabul Imaan , by the grace of Allah , presents the correct Islamic meanings of Imaan and Kufr . In our opinion great advance in combating kufr will be made if Kitaabul Imaan is introduced to Madressah children. A child thoroughly grounded in the details of Imaan will, Insha'Allah , remain firm in Imaan when later exposed to the incessant torrents of kufr theories and kufr practices which accompany western education and technology. Imaan is a very delicate entity. Author : Mujlisul-Ulama of South Africa Read Online

Kitabun Nikah (Book of Marraiage) By Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim Palanpuri Read Online

Nural-Idhah - Light of Clarification A Classical Manual of Hanafi Law Hasan Shurunbulali Arabic/English PDF

How To Perform Umrah Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) The rituals of Umrah explained in simple English and in steps easy to understand Read How To Perform Hajj Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) The rituals of Hajj explained in simple English and in steps easy to understand Read How To Perform Ziyaarat Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) The rituals of Hajj explained in simple English and in steps easy to understand Read AUDIO Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah Guide to Hajj in Urdu (2016 Version) حج کے فضائل اور تیاریاں Please download and listen on an external player. Download Session 1 [Hajj ke Fazā'il awr Tayyāriyā(n)] عمرہ کا طریقہ اور منی سے پہلے Please download and listen on an external player. Download Session 2 ['Umrah kā Tarīqah awr Minā se Pehley] منی، عرفہ، مزدلفہ اور پہلی رمی Please download and listen on an external player. Download Session 3 [Minā, 'Arafah, Muzdalifah awr Pehlī Ramī] باقی دنوں کی رمی اور حج کے بعد Please download and listen on an external player. Download Session 4 [bāqī Dino(n) kī Ramī awr Hajj ke ba'd] مدینہ منوّرہ اور زیارت Please download and listen on an external player. Download Session 5 [Madīnah Munawwarah awr Ziyārat] Guide to Hajj in English Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah 1. Download 2. Download 3. Download 4. Download 5. Download

By E ISLAM TEAM EISLAM Zakah (alms) is one of the five pillars of Islam. Its importance can be realised from the fact that in 82 verses of the Qur'an Zakah is associated with prayer (Salah), such as: “Establish regular prayer and give Zakah; and obey Allah and His Messenger.” Quran (33:33) If social justice and compassion to fellow humans who are disadvantaged is one of the central themes in the message of Allah to humanity, then it is no wonder that Zakah, like prayer and fasting, was also enjoined upon the people of the past messengers: “And We made them (descendants of Abraham) leaders, guiding by Our command, and We sent them inspiration to do good deeds, to establish regular Prayers and to practise Zakah; and they constantly served Us” -Quran (21:73) THE WISDOM OF GIVING ZAKAH · It purifies your wealth as Allah Ta’ala says in the Qur'an: “Take alms from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it and pray for them.” Quran (9:103) It reminds Muslims of the fact that whatever wealth they may possess is due to the blessings of Allah and as such it is to be spent according to the His commands. Zakat functions as a social security for all. Those who have enough money today pay for what they have. If they need money tomorrow they will get what is necessary to help them live decently. Zakat payer pays his dues to Allah as an act of worship, a token of submission and an acknowledgment of gratitude. The receiver of Zakat receives it as a grant from Allah out of His bounty, a favor for which he is thankful to Allah. Economically, Zakat is the best check against hoarding. Those who do not invest their wealth but prefer to save or hoard it would see their wealth dwindling year after year due to inflation etc. Zakah helps increase production and stimulates supply because it is a redistribution of income that enhances the demand by putting more real purchasing power in the hands of poor. It keeps one away from sin and saves the giver from the moral ill arising from the love and greed of wealth. · Through Zakah, the poor are cared for, these include widows, orphans, the disabled, the needy and the destitute. Zakah is the right of the poor. Zakah is not considered a favour that is given to the poor by the rich. It is the right of the poor on the wealth of the rich. Allah says: “..(In their) wealth there is a known share for the beggars and the destitute”Quran (70:24-25) Zakah, therefore, is unlike charity that is given to the needy voluntarily. Withholding Zakah is considered depriving the poor of their due share. Thus one who pays Zakah actually "purifies" his wealth by separating from it the portion that belongs to the poor. VIRTUES OF ZAKAH Allah says in the Quran: "The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn. It grows seven ears and each ear has hundred grains. Allah increases manifold to whom He pleases." (Quran 2:261) The Beloved Messenger of Allah (pbuh) is reported to have said about Zakah: · Zakah is a (great and strong) bridge of Islam. · If a man pays the Zakah due on his property, it causes its evil influence to vanish. · Gains the pleasure of Allah. · Increases wealth and protects from losses. · Causes Allah's forgiveness and blessings. · Protection from the wrath of Allah and from a bad death. · A shelter on the Day of Judgment. · Security from seventy misfortunes. Alqamah Radhiallaho anho says that when our group of people visited Rasulullah Sallallaho alaihe wasallam he said to them, "Verily you can make your Islam perfect by your payment of the Zakaat due on your property". Rasulullah Sallallaho alaihe wasallam said, "he who observes three things will taste the sweetness of Imaan (faith): One who worships Allah alone and believes (from his heart) that there is no one to be worshipped but Allah and one who pays the Zakaat on his property, willingly, every year. In Zakaat on the animals, one should not give an aged animal or one suffering from itch or any other ailment, or an inferior one, but should give animals of average quality. Allah Ta'ala does not demand from you the best of your animals, nor does He command you to give animals of the worst quality". Do I have to give Zakah? Zakah is obligatory on an adult sane Muslim who has wealth that reaches or exceeds a certain level called the Nisab for a lunar year.(please contact your local Islamic Scholar about the exact amount of Nisab in your local currency). Unlike tax, however, Zakah is an act of worship for which one receives reward from Allah Ta’ala. Ignoring to pay Zakah, on the other hand, is a major sin. How much do I have to give? If you are in possession of money, gold, silver, stock in trade or shares that amount to more than the value of Nisab (at current market rates) then you are obliged to pay Zakah. What amounts are owed by you should be deducted from the capital amount before Zakah is calculated. The rate of Zakah is 2.5% For details and rules pertaining to Zakah please contact your local Ulama (Islamic Scholars) or for any questions relating to Zakah please email [email protected] Remember … "The upper hand is better than the lower hand (i.e. he who gives in charity is better than him who takes it).” (Hadith- Bukhari)

"O our Lord!" This publication is a compilation of forty such verses, which are supplications imploring Allah for favours, all of which start with beseeching Allah with His title of, the Lord of all.

Du`a for protection against evil and calamities taken from authentic ahadith Click Here

A compilation of Qur'anic verses, the reading of which has been confirmed to be extremely effective for the protection against the evil influence of Jinn, Sihr and other evils Click Here

Radiant Prayers Author: Mufti Taqi Usmani A collection of du'as from the Qur'an, authentic ahadith of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Sahabah رضی اللہ عنھم and Tabi'een رحمة اللہ عنھم. Prayers for many specific situations (related to Todays particular situations) that a person goes through in his everyday life. Also includes a collection of general comprehensive prayers for different times of the day. Easy to follow and well set out. A separate section contains duas for Hajj and Umrah. Duas in Arabic contain diacritical marks and are followed by English translation and brief explanatory notes. Click Here

Don't Be Sad Author: Shaykh Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every periphery and within, comes this heartening book rooted in the commandments of Allah (سبحانه و تعالى), the Sunnah and the excellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that have come before us. Don't Be Sad is an absolute must-read for all people. It is full of practical advice on how to replace sadness with a pragmatic and ultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life. It exposes to the modern reader how Islam teaches us to deal with the tests and tribulations of this world. So, take heart and hold firmly onto the rope of Allah (سبحانه و تعالى). Dr. Shaykh Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni, born in Saudi Arabia, is an Islamic Scholar and respected author and activist. He is most well known for his self-help book 'Don't Be Sad' which is seen as the number one in its field within Islamic literature and although written by a Muslim for Muslims it is praised as being ideal for non-Muslims alike. Read Online...

The Salah of a Believer in the Quran and Sunnah By Shaykh Riyadhul Haq.

Shoulder to Shoulder, Not Feet to Feet! Muhammad Yusuf Danka The Muqtadi should join their shoulders with others in the row either side of them (the feet should not be so far apart that shoulders cannot be joined) and not leave any space between each other. The feet and chest should face towards the Qibla. No individual should be slightly forward or behind the others (they should all be in one ‘straight’ line.) The Imam should stand in a central position to the rows behind him the Muqtadis should form rows, completing the front rows first. Rasullulah stated that the Imam should be ahead of the rows in a central position and no gaps should left in the rows. (Sunan Abu Dawood, vol 1, p99) We will now explain how to position the feet in Salah through the correct meanings and purpose of the Ahadith of the Prophet , the actions of the companions , statements of the Khulafa Rashideen and the rulings of the four Imams of Fiqh .رحمه الله تعالى اجمعين Read

Differences In The Ummah And The Straight Path By Maulana Muhammad Yusuf Ludhianvi (رحمه الله) A critical look at the Shia-Sunni, Hanafi-Wahabi, and Deobandi-Barelvi-Maudoodi differences. Answers the oft-repeated questions: Why the differences? Who should we follow? A Must Read

Differences Of The Imams By Shaykh ul Hadeeth Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi (رحمه الله) If the Imams of the four schools [madhahib] (رحمة الله عليهم) established all of their rulings from the Qur’an and the Sunna, why have they differed on so many points? How can two authentic narrations from the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) appear to contradict one another? When is it acceptable for Muslims to differ over religious matters? What did the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) mean when he said, “The differences of my Umma are a source of mercy?” Find out the answers

Fiqh Al-Imam Author: Mufti Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf In recent decades many attacks have been launched against the concept of taqlid [following a school of Islamic law]. Opposition has ranged from being mild with degrees of acceptance to malicious attacks. Certain extreme elements have gone so far as to brand those who follow a madhhab [school] as mushrik [polytheist]. Much of the opposition has been a result of misunderstanding the realities of this concept. The first part of this book seeks to clarify certain aspects of taqlid that have been misunderstood and gravely distorted. It sheds light on the necessity of taqlid, its history, and its role in today’s world. The second part includes several chapters devoted to issues regarding salat [ritual prayer] according to the Hanafi school of law. Through illustrative examples and detailed discussions, the chapters on prayer sufficiently demonstrate the sophisticated legal philosophy employed by the Hanafi school (indeed all the madhhabs) in their derivation of legal rulings from the source texts of Islam. All rulings have been supported with evidentiary proofs from the Qur’an and Hadith. The author delivers an even-handed presentation of arguments throughout the book. He intends neither to offend nor to perpetuate polemic disputes, but rather to state the facts in a lucid and rational style, with a view to appeal to the reader's sense of reason. Download Here

The Legal Status of following a Madhab by Mufti Taqi Uthmani. No Muslim can deny that Islam's real message is to obey Allah alone. Emphasis has been placed upon following the Prophet Muhammed sallalahu alaihi wa sallam because he represented Allah's commandments through his words and actions. Allah and His Messenger have to be unequivocally followed in what is halal (permissible) and what is haram (forbidden): what is allowed and what is not. Whoever believes in following anyone besides Allah and His Messenger and regards that person as independent (of Allah and His Messenger) is surely outside the fold of Islam. Thus, every Muslim should attempt to follow the commandments of the Qur'an and Sunnah (the traditions and norms of the Prophet sallalahu alaihi wa sallam). Full Explanation

UNDERSTANDING TAQLEED FOLLOWING ONE OF THE FOUR GREAT IMAMS By Mufti Muhammad Sajjad. Whether or not a person should follow one of the four schools is an issue that has created much confusion among Muslims today. It is hoped this short treatise will serve to dispel much of the misinformation regarding this issue and furnish the details for why the four schools (Hanafī, Mālikī, Shāfiʿī and Hanbalī) have such a central role in Sunnī Islām. Read Here

By Abu Muhammed From time immemorial, the Almighty Creator, Allah Jalla Wa A’ala, as a manifestation of His Mercy towards Humanity, intermittently sent Prophets and Messengers to remind Man of the pledge of allegiance given to Allah Jalla Wa A’ala in the world of souls (Qur’an Surah 7: V172). Together with a call towards a Divine code of life, a Prophet and Messenger often performed a supernatural act that defied logic and the laws of nature and which could only be classified as an act of God – A MIRACLE! With Isa (Jesus) (peace be upon him), it was his speech as an infant to protect the integrity of his mother (Qur’an Surah 19: V30-33) , blowing of life in to clay birds, his curing the lepers, granting of sight to those born blind, bringing the dead back to life-all with Allah’s permission (Qur’an Surah 3: V49) while with Moosa (Moses)(peace be upon him) it was his staff turning in to a serpent to devour the ‘snakes’ of the magicians to defeat them in to submission and his staff splitting the Red Sea, allowing for the exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt and the tyranny of the Pharoah while at the same time resulting in the watery grave and destruction of the Pharoah- all with Allah’s permission (Surah 26: V63- 68). To many other Prophets and Messengers were also miracles but the aim and objective was one – to draw the attention of their respective nations to the Greatness of Allah Jalla Wa A’ala and as a Divine ‘stamp of approval’ of the Prophet /Messenger The Messenger of Allah, Muhammed (Peace be upon him) was the last in the noble line and station of Prophethood. He (peace be upon him) performed many miracles during his lifetime and it was imperative that, as his mission of Prophethood extends until the Last Day his followers, who were mantled with the responsibility of carrying on his mission, had in their possession a living miracle of his that would serve the purpose mentioned above. Allah Jalla Wa A’ala, in His Divine wisdom, provided for this in the form of the greatest of literary works that transformed the Arabian Peninsula and propelled a group of ‘backward desert dwellers’ not to just the leadership of two thirds of the then known world but also to becoming the beacons of faith and justice in a world drowned in the injustice of faithlessness. This is the Qur’aan – revered as THE infallible word of GOD by more than 1,6 billion Muslims the world over from every conceivable colour, creed and background, whose message still holds relevance and credence today as it did 1 400 years ago and will still do the same until the end of time. Free on any contradictions and inaccuracies! The Quraan is not just a miracle but a myriad of miracles packaged all in one. Apart from it being the most read book in the world, it is also THE only book that has, is and will be memorised verse for verse in its original language of revelation by hundreds of thousands of Muslims many of whom do not even speak Arabic. Nothing showcases this spectacle more succinctly than the month of Ramadaan where Masaajid, Musallahs and homes are adorned with the recitation of the Quraan during the additional night prayers. A point to mention here is that while every Muslim is encouraged to understand the Quraan, its recitation without understanding is also not without benefit. A group of atheist, Russian high ranked politicians began to tear after listening to the world renowned Quraan Reciter Qari, Sheikh Abdul Basit (May Allah have mercy on him) reciting the Quraan before them and their only explanation was that, ‘There was something touching in it!’ The fact that it is mandatory to read the Quraan in Arabic in formal prayers is a unifying factor for Muslims in that wherever in the world they may find themselves, all differences of culture, language and the colour instantly melt away when the Imam (leader in prayer) begins the prayer and the familiarity of what’s recited binds the followers in a bond of brotherhood that looms above all else! Languages, by their very nature, evolve and their essence, correct meaning and understanding, often lost. Not only has the Arabic language been preserved but after its revelation the Quraan because of its literary brilliance, had become THE basis and reference of the Arabic language, thus ensuring its use, protection and proliferation for posterity. Unlike other religions, anyone wishing to pursue Islamic Scholarship, the learning of Classical Arabic is a pre requisite as the Quraan which is the foundation and primary source of the Shariah (body of Islamic Law) has to be studied in its original language of revelation. Translations are unreliable as a primary source as during this process much of the essence is lost. This process of memorisation, learning and teaching of the Quraan has protected the Shariah from corruption. The same cannot be said of the other Aramaic languages which were the original languages of revelation of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Given the fact that the Quraan is a religious scripture meant for the guidance of humanity it stands to reason that a considerable portion of it deals with spiritual concepts of the purpose of creation, beliefs, stories of the previous Prophets, death, life after death, heaven and hell it is not limited to these aspects. It has broad principles of social laws and interaction as well as principles that cover aspects of trade, business and laws of inheritance. Together with this there are scientific truths that were mentioned 1 400 years ago which science has only discovered in the last century. Some of these are: - The origin of the Universe resulting from a ‘bang’ and continuously expanding (Qur’an Surah 51 : V47) discovered by Physicist and Astronomer Lemaitre and confirmed by Edwin Hubble in 1929 - The origin of life in water (Surah 21: V30) only recently discovered by Biologists - All things created in pairs (Surah 37: V36) discovered by Physicist Paul Dirac in 1933 - Conception and subsequent development of the foetus (Surah 23 – V12-14/Surah 36 – V6/Surah 75 – V36-37) as verified by leading American Embryologist Dr Keith Moore - The uniqueness of fingerprints (Surah 75 : V3-4) which was only discovered in the 19th Century - The atmosphere created in seven layers (Surah 2 : V29) and each layer having its own characteristics (Surah 41 : V12) as well as the formation of rain (Surah 24 : V43/Surah 30 : V48) as well as the equal rate of evaporation and precipitation (Surah 43 : V11) only discovered recently by Meteorologists using modern technology - Mountains created as pegs to stabilise the earth (Surah 21 : V31) only discovered by modern Geologists - The property of the seas, that they come together yet do not mix at all due to difference in density (Surah 55 : V 19-20) only very recently discovered by Oceanographers While the above has been cited it is important to understand that the Quraan confirms science and not vice versa and the objective of revealing these scientific truths was to manifest the greatness of Allah Jalla Wa A’ala to those who ponder and reflect so that they would also be enveloped in Divine guidance which is the ultimate objective of the revelation of the Quraan (Surah 2 : V2) and could also benefit from the ‘Divinely endorsed’ lifestyle of the The Final Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammed (May Allah be pleased with him) Probably the greatest miracle of the Quraan and a proof of its Divine origin is the fact that the one to whom it was revealed was unlettered, did not have any formal schooling was not renowned for his poetic skills in a society that prided itself on its Poets and poetry, yet at the age of forty, over a period of twenty three years, Muhammad (peace be upon him) began uttering such words from revelation that would culminate in the greatest literary masterpiece as well as a manual for eternal salvation – The Last Testament /The Qur’an the world has ever seen and will ever see! This could be none other than the fact that what he spoke was not from himself but rather what the Almighty placed on his tongue (Surah 53 : V1-5) and so laconically prophesised in the Biblical verse of Deuteronomy, ‘…and I (God) will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I shall command him’ (Bible Ch 18 : V 18) Dr Maurice Bucaille, who embraced Islam after studying the Quraan, had this to say ‘It is impossible that Muhammad (peace be upon him) authored the Quran. How could a man, from being illiterate, become the most important author, in terms of literary merits, in the whole of Arabic literature? How could he then pronounce truths of a scientific nature that no other human being could possibly have developed at that time, an all this without once making the slightest error in his pronouncement on the subject?’ (The Bible, the Quran and Science - 1978, p. 125) To all of us who are living at this moment who are looking for a something to inspire and motivate us, to answer our questions, satisfy our curiosities, remove our confusion, solve our problems and point us in the direction of living correctly so that we may travel the road to eternal happiness and salvation… then me need to look no further than the Quraan which is the greatest miracle that exists today – embrace it and be Guided! EISLAM

Sajda Tilawat By Mufti Ebrahim Desai POSTED: 4 SHAWWAL 1422, 19 DECEMBER 2001 Q. 1) If the Ayat of Sajjda is heard while listening to Tape/Radio, is it necessary to perform the Sajjda Tilawat? A. 1) If the Aayat of Sajdah is heard on tape recorder or played on radio, Sajda Tilaawat is not necessary. If the recitation is live on Radio, Sajda Tilawat is necessary. Q. 2) During the month of Ramadan the mosque speakers are used in the Taraweeh. The voice is also heard outside the mosque. As the whole Quran is recited in the Taraweeh and obviously Ayaat of Sajjda are also recited. Now a person sitting at his home hears those Ayaat, is he going to perform those Sajjda Tilawat? A. 2) Yes. Q. 3) What is the correct way to do Sajda Tilawat? Do we need to say Takbir and give salam to both sides like in salat? A.) Sajda-e-Tilawat is simply to make sajda by saying Allahu-Akbar, going into sajda, and reciting three times 'Subhaana rabbi-al a'alaa'. There is no need to stand or even raise the hands, as one would do when commencing Salat. There is also no salam on any side after making the sajda. And Allah Knows Best. Source: www.albalagh.net/qa/Sajdah_Tilawat.shtml

Sajdah Tilawah due to Listening on Audio Recording Q. I would like to know if it is necessary to do Sajdah Tilawat if whilst listening to the Quran on a tape/CD, a Sajdah Tilawat ayah is recited. A. In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, The traditional Hanafi scholars (fuqaha) have stated that there are three situations where the Qur’an recital prostration (sajdah al-tilawah) is not necessary on the listener. 1) Listening to the recitation of a parrot, 2) Listening to the verse of Sajdah by means of echo or reverberation, 3) Listening to the verse recited by an insane person (majnun). Imam al-Kasani states in his Bada’i al-Sana’i, which is a fundamental reference in Hanafi Fiqh: “Contrary to the situation where one listens to the verse (ayah) of Sajdah recited by a parrot or listens to it by the echo of a sound, as this is not considered recitation (tilawah). Similarly (m: Sajdah will not be necessary), when one listens to this verse from an insane person, as his recitation is not considered a proper recitation, for he is not competent to judge for himself.” (Bada’i al-Sana’i, 1/186) Due to the above, contemporary scholars have explained that if an verse of Sajdah was heard on a recording, such as on a tape, CD, etc… then Sajdah al-Tilawah will not be necessary. It is similar to listening to the recitation of a parrot or by reverberation. However, if it was heard on live broadcast, whether on a Masjid transmitter or a radio, then it will be necessary to perform a Sajdah. And Allah Knows Best [Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam Darul Iftaa Leicester , UK Source: www.daruliftaa.com/node/6192