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Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned regarding Akbar Ali who was one of his associates: Akbar Ali was a very intelligent person. Once, while in dialogue with a Christian, he posed the following question to him, “If a person wishes to turn his entire focus towards Allah Ta‘ala throughout his life, and remain engaged in ibaadah twenty-four hours of the day, in such a manner that his heart is not consumed by the world, then do you Christians have any method whereby he can acquire this?” The Christian replied, “No, there is no such method in the religion of Christianity.” Akbar Ali then said, “However, there is such a method in the religion of Islam. Islam has shown us a complete and perfect way of life through following the Mubaarak Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). In every department of human living, and at every occasion in a person’s life, there are certain sunnats and etiquettes to be practiced and azkaar (du‘aas) to be recited whereby one will be able to remember Allah Ta‘ala. Islam has taught us that on awakening, we should recite certain du‘aas, when sitting and waking up from a gathering, then we should recite certain du‘aas, and likewise, when lying down to sleep, when eating and before and after relieving ourselves, then we should recite certain du‘aas. “In essence, there is no condition or occasion in the life of a believer for which there is no beautiful and comprehensive teaching of Shari‘ah directed towards him through which he can remain perpetually engaged in the remembrance and obedience of Allah Ta‘ala.” After mentioning the above, Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) remarked, “Akbar Ali’s question to the Christian was quite remarkable, and in reality, only the religion of Islam has taught man a method whereby one can remain engaged in the ibaadah of Allah Ta‘ala at all times. In essence, Islam has prescribed separate injunctions and teachings for every occasion and condition for people to remain on guidance. Hence, through practising on these sunnats and fulfilling these various forms of ibaadah (acts of worship) at different times during the night and day and on different occasions, one will continue to find a special motivation towards the love of Allah Ta‘ala, and finding any hardship and difficulty, one will remain in the state of ibaadah. (Malfoozaat Husn-ul-Azeez pg. 237) Ihyaauddeen.co.za

Grief & Happiness – A Test By Shaykhul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh If we carefully reflect on our lives, we will realise that we all experience moments of both grief and happiness. One will never experience only grief or only happiness throughout his life. Every human being from the time of Sayyidunā Ādam ‘alayhis salām till today will have experienced both grief and happiness and this will be the case for every person to come till the last day. After moments, days, weeks or months of grief, Allāh ta‘ālā changes the situation and one finds himself enjoying happiness. Similarly after a period of happiness, be it short or long, a person will experience some grief. Happiness and Grief: Samples of Jannah and Jahannam One of the wisdoms behind creating grief and happiness and making us experience both is that after spending time in this world, a person will depart for the Hereafter where there is Jannah and Jahannam. The characteristic of Jannah is eternal comfort and happiness, whilst the characteristic of Jahannam is eternal hardship and grief. This world, however, bears the characteristics of both Jannah and Jahannam. The grief and happiness experienced here is, in effect, a sample of the eternal and unimaginable grief or happiness to come in the Hereafter. When one is struck with any condition that brings grief, for example illness and poverty, one should understand that this is merely a sample of the grief of the Hereafter. Allāh ta‘ālā puts His servants in this grief as a reminder that if they are unable to bear the limited and temporary grief of this world, then how will they bear the everlasting grief of Jahannam? Similarly, Allāh ta‘ālā gives one the taste of happiness, so that one can reflect and acknowledge that if temporary bounties of this world can bring such happiness, then what about the happiness acquired through the inconceivable bounties of Jannah. They serve as reminders for us to try our utmost to safeguard ourselves from the everlasting grief and strive to acquire the everlasting happiness of the Hereafter. Happiness and Grief: Tests from Allāh ta‘ālā Happiness and grief are both tests from Allāh ta‘ālā. Everything that we experience in this world either brings happiness or grief. Life is a blessing which results in happiness. The birth of a child or recovery of a loved one after being on the brink of death are certainly sources of happiness. On the other hand, losing a loved one is a source of grief. Everything in this world has a life and a death. Prosperity in business is life, whilst bankruptcy is its death. Honour and reputation is life, whilst humiliation and disgrace is its death. Similarly health is life, whilst illness is its death. Allāh ta‘ālā has created these two conditions to test His servants, to see whether the servant is patient and persevering when struck with grief and whether he is grateful when blessed with happiness. Causes Behind Afflictions It is important to understand that there isn’t always a single cause behind the afflictions and trials one experiences. When someone is struck with a calamity, the general tendency is to assume that it is a punishment from Allāh ta‘ālā as a consequence of the person’s sins. This is not always the case. No one has the right to be suspicious about someone else’s internal condition. The causes of afflictions can be good as well as bad. Those afflicted fall into one of three categories: 1. The afflicted is not content with the Decree of Allāh ta‘ālā and complains saying things like, ‘Why did this happen to me? What have I done to deserve this?’ This is a sign that the calamity is a punishment from Allāh ta‘ālā. 2. The afflicted is content with the Decree of Allāh ta‘ālā and exercises patience despite the discomfort. This is a sign that the calamity is a blessing and that the sins of the afflicted are being forgiven. Alhamdulillāh, majority of the Muslims find themselves in this category when afflicted. 3. The afflicted not only observes patience and refrains from complaining but also shows gratitude to Allāh ta‘ālā for having saved him from something worse. When afflicted with an illness, for instance, he will remain thankful for being able to walk, see and hear. When his wealth is taken away from him, he thanks Allāh ta‘ālā for having protected his life. This is a sign that the one afflicted is a very special servant of Allāh ta‘ālā and the affliction is a means of elevating his status. Immense Reward for Sabr In light of the above, one should remember that grief is a test from Allāh ta‘ālā and one should bear it with patience; and true patience is to accept the Decision of Allāh ta‘ālā wholeheartedly. For such people are glad tidings and immense reward. Allāh ta‘ālā says, We will most definitely test you with some fear and hunger, and loss in wealth, lives and fruits. And give glad tidings to the patient ones, those who when afflicted with an adversity say, ‘Indeed, to Allāh we belong and indeed, to Him we will return. (2:155-156) Indeed, the patient ones will be given their reward in full without measure. (39:10) Three Components of Shukr (Gratitude) Another test from Allāh ta‘ālā is that of blessings and bounties which result in happiness. Allāh ta‘ālā desires to see shukr from those blessed with his favours. And this shukr comprises of three parts: 1. Firstly, one needs to acknowledge with the heart and mind that one was not deserving of the blessings and bounties he enjoys. One should never feel that any bounty was a result of one’s effort and striving. Although such a thought does not usually arise regarding the bounties granted by Allāh ta‘ālā directly, such as the eyes and ears; but thoughts like these can occur with regard to bounties that apparently seem to have been acquired through one’s efforts. Wealth and knowledge are examples of such bounties. If the mind happens to think this way, then one should repel this thought by asking questions such as, ‘Who gave me the ability to strive in the first place? What about those who are more intelligent and able in this field than me?’ Moreover, one should always remember that Allāh ta‘ālā is capable of taking away the blessing in a split of a second if He wills. 2. Secondly, one should declare with the tongue what one has acknowledged with the heart and mind and thereafter, thank Him and praise Him saying, ‘Allāhumma lakal-hamdu wa lakash-shukr’ (O Allāh! For You is all praise and for You is all gratitude). One should also acknowledge that he can never praise Allāh ta‘ālā for His Blessings as He deserves to be praised. Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam supplicated: لَا أُحْصِيْ ثَـنَاءً عَلَيْكَ، أَنْتَ كَمَا أَثْـنَـيْتَ عَلٰى نَفْسِكَ I cannot truly praise You; You are as You have praised Yourself. (Ibn Mājah) 3. Thirdly, one should refrain from utilising the Bounties of Allāh ta‘ālā in disobeying Him. The eyes, the ears, the tongue, wealth, health, knowledge and every bounty Allāh ta‘ālā has blessed us with should never be utilised in disobedience to Him. Only then can one be regarded truly grateful to Allāh ta‘ālā. Patience and Gratitude: Two Doors of Jannah Sabr (patience) in times of grief and shukr (gratitude) in times of happiness are both means of entering Jannah. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has said, How wonderful is the situation of a believer! Every situation of his is khayr (goodness) for him, and this is for no one except the believer; if he finds himself in a favourable situation, he expresses gratitude, and this is good for him; and if he is afflicted with adversity, he exercises patience, and this is good for him. (Muslim) A Beautiful Incident Regarding Shukr There is a well-known incident of Sayyidunā Dāwūd ‘alayhis salām with regards to expressing true gratitude to Allāh ta‘ālā. Whilst engaged in shukr for the Blessings of Allāh ta‘ālā, he was inspired with a wonderful thought, ‘The tawfīq of shukr upon blessings granted by Allāh ta‘ālā is also a blessing from Him. Therefore, it is necessary to express shukr for this also.’ Upon engaging in shukr a second time, the same thought occurred again, so he carried out shukr for a third time. He then thought, ‘The tawfīq to express gratitude for a third time is yet another blessing.’ Now Sayyidunā Dāwūd ‘alayhis salām thought to himself that this is a never-ending cycle. Every shukr will always be a new blessing upon which another shukr will be necessary. Therefore, it is impossible to fulfil the responsibility of doing shukr. Sayyidunā Dāwūd ‘alayhis salām was compelled to say: O my Rabb! How can I be [truly] grateful to You when my shukr to You is also a blessing from You upon me? Upon this, Allāh ta‘ālā said, O Dāwūd! Now you have expressed (true) gratitude to Me. May Allāh ta‘ālā grant us the tawfīq to adopt the beautiful qualities of sabr and shukr. Āmīn. Extracted from Riyāḍul Jannah, Vol. 29 No. 7, 2020 © Riyādul Jannah

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Illness - A Blessing in Disguise By Shaykhul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Innumerable Favours of Allāh ta‘ālā Allāh ta‘ālā states, Allāh ta‘ālā has bestowed us with so many bounties that our minds are unable to encompass them and we would never be able to enumerate them. Rather, often we fail to realise a bounty to be a blessing being showered upon us. Furthermore, many times we regard a certain bounty to be an adversity! Illness – a Bounty from Allāh ta‘ālā Illnesses have always been around and will continue to be. Various forms of illnesses are prevalent throughout the world. At times people become ill in large numbers; the current Coronavirus pandemic being a prime example of this. It would be unintelligent to believe that we can completely eradicate every illness and have an ‘illness free’ world. However, as Muslims we need to understand what our thinking should be with regards to illnesses; we need to contemplate and realise whether illnesses are in reality adversities or actually blessings in disguise. Generally, health is perceived to be a bounty from Allāh ta‘ālā and rightly so. However, illness is also a bounty from Allāh ta‘ālā. Fundamentally, health and illness are no different for a believer; both are a bounty and blessing from Allāh ta‘ālā. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated, Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has explained in this Hadīth that both situations of adversity and ease are ‘khayr’. Accordingly, a believer’s attitude should be that he does not act according to circumstances, but rather according to his objective, i.e. the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā. Therefore, in reality, no situation should be adverse for him because his focus will be to acquire Divine Pleasure by remaining within the parameters set by Allāh ta‘ālā and His Rasūl sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam for those circumstances. In a favourable situation, he will ensure he is grateful to Allāh ta‘ālā by not violating any of His Commands, whilst in adversity, he will exercise patience and act accordingly. As a result, he will acquire the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā in both situations, hence the adversity will also prove to be a blessing for him. Positive Aspects of Illness If we analyse the situation of a person afflicted with illness, we do not find him at any disadvantage in the pursuit of his objective, the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā. Rather, we will conclude that he has a greater advantage than those in privileged circumstances. Let us look at some of the benefits that a sick person acquires when he becomes ill. 1. Special Blessings, Mercies and Guidance from Allāh ta‘ālā Allāh ta‘ālā states, As is apparent from the above verse, one who exercises patience during illness or adversity and says ‘innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rāji‘ūn’, he will receive special blessings from Allāh ta‘ālā as well as general mercies and Allāh ta‘ālā will increase him in hidāyah (guidance) too. 2. Expiation of Sins In one Hadīth, Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated, In another Hadīth, a Sahābī radhiyallāhu ‘anhu commented regarding a person who had passed away, ‘Glad tidings for him that he died without becoming ill.’ Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam replied, Woe to you! What do you know? It is possible that had Allāh afflicted him with an illness, He would have forgiven his sins through its medium. (Al-Muwattā, Imām Mālik rahimahullāh) 3. A High Status in the Court of Allāh ta‘ālā Many virtues have been mentioned with regards to those people who visit the sick. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has said, Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has also said, If such are the virtues for those who visit the sick, then what status must the sick person hold in the Court of Allāh ta‘ālā? 4. A Sign of Goodness Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated, 5. Award of Jannah Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated, 6. Martyrdom Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated, 7. Proximity to Allāh ta‘ālā Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated, 8. Reward Beyond Measure Allāh ta‘ālā states, Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated, If one is ill himself or if someone in his family is ill, then he should make du‘ā for the removal of the illness, spend in charity and also resort to medicine, but one should not fear illness or have a disliking for it. When there are so many Dīnī benefits for those who are afflicted with adversity or illness, then surely, it should be recognised as a blessing in disguise. Making Du‘ā for the Removal of Illness A question may arise in a person’s mind that if illness is such a great blessing, then why should we want to make du‘ā or resort to medicine for its cure? In this regard, I would like to mention an incident: Hadrat Mawlānā Ashraf ‘Alī Thānwī rahimahullāh narrates that the great spiritual mentor, Hadrat Hājī Imdādullāh rahimahullāh was once discussing the positive aspects of illnesses. Coincidentally, a person came to request Hadrat to make du‘ā for his wife who was ill. Hadrat Thānwī rahimahullāh mentions that I thought to myself, ‘How will Hadrat make du‘ā for the lady as this will entail asking Allāh ta‘ālā to take away a blessing granted by Him?’ Hadrat Mawlānā Ashraf ‘Alī Thānwī rahimahullāh says that Hadrat Hājī Imdādullāh rahimahullāh supplicated: O Allāh! Health is a blessing and illness is also a blessing; however, we are incapable of enduring the blessing of illness, so change it with the blessing of health which we are able to endure (happily). In conclusion, a believer should always keep acquiring the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā in mind and regard every situation and circumstance a blessing from Allāh ta‘ālā. Surely, no situation will be an adversity for him if he learns to face it in the correct manner. Hence, the current pandemic of Coronavirus should also not over-concern a believer. A person should take all preventive measures and thereafter if he remains safe, alhamdulillāh, and if he is afflicted then too, alhamdulillāh, as he will be blessed with numerous Dīnī benefits that he will reap in this world and the Hereafter. Extracted from Riyāḍul Jannah, Vol. 29 No. 4/5, 2020 © At-Tazkiyah

Q: I know that kaffaarah fasts have to be kept consecutively, with no break in between. My question is that if a female has to keep kaffaarah fasts, then how will she keep them consecutively, taking into consideration that her haidh will come between the fasts? A: The days of her haidh are excluded from her kaffaarah days. Hence, immediately after the haidh ends, she should continue with the kaffaarah. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. قلت أرأيت المرأة يجب عليها شهران متتابعان فتحيض فيهما أتستقبل الصيام أم كيف تصنع قال إن كان الحيض يصيبها في كل شهر لا بد لها منه فعليها أن تقضي أيام حيضها ولا تستقبل الصيام وتصل ذلك بالشهرين (الأصل للشيباني 2/220) ولو كانت امرأة فصامت عن كفارة الإفطار في رمضان أو عن كفارة القتل فحاضت في خلال ذلك لا يلزمها الاستقبال لأنها لا تجد صوم شهرين لا تحيض فيهما فكانت معذورة (بدائع الصنائع 5/111) (فإن لم يجد ما يعتق صام شهرين متتابعين ليس فيهما رمضان وأيام منهية) وهي يوم الفطر ويوم النحر وأيام التشريق لأن التتابع منصوص عليه وشهر رمضان لم يشرع فيه صوم آخر غيره في حق المقيم الصحيح والصوم في العيدين وأيام التشريق منهي عنه فلا يتأدى به الكامل وينقطع التتابع بدخول هذه الأيام لأنه يجد شهرين متواليين خاليين عن هذه الأيام بخلاف ما إذا حاضت المرأة في صوم كفارة الإفطار أو القتل حيث لا ينقطع به الترتيب لأنها لا تجد بدا منه في شهرين بخلاف كفارة اليمين والنفاس والمرض حيث يستقبل في هذه الأشياء لأنه يمكن وجود شهرين خاليين عن النفاس والمرض ومدة كفارة اليمين قليلة فيمكنها أن تصوم مرتبا من غير حرج (تبيين الحقائق 3/10) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach

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House or Home? “Home is where the heart is” forms a well-known phrase which we often hear. However, we seldom hear a person say “house is where the heart is”. The reason is simple – the word ‘house’ generally refers to just the structure, be it of brick and concrete or stone and mud, while the word ‘home’ refers to the special place to which a person belongs and where he feels most comfortable, relaxed and ‘at home’. Let us now ask ourselves, “How many of us feel at home in our own houses?” Before we ‘jump the gun’ in our eagerness to answer, let us ponder over the following: Do we feel trapped in our homes, and feel like we just need to go out? Despite us having every amenity and comfort in our homes, is it inconceivable for us to spend a holiday at home? When we enter our homes, do we feel peace, tranquillity and happiness? Are we overwhelmed by feelings of gloom, depression and frustration? If it feels as if our home is permanently permeated by the darkness of fighting, quarrelling and discontentment, then we need to look beyond Eskom for enlightenment. In this regard, we will find the ‘down-lighter of Dua and the ‘quarrel-breaking contentment-making current of the Quraan indispensable and irreplaceable. Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu anhu) says: “The house in which the Quraan is read, its household members increase, virtues and barakah multiply, angels come down upon them and the Shayaateen run far away from there, but the house in which the Quraan is not read, life there becomes difficult and empty of barakah, angels leave the house and the Shayaateen stay in it.” (Ithaafus Saadatil Muttaqeen vol. 4, pg. 466) Naturally, the environment of a house filled with Shayaateen and void of angels will be one of misery and unhappiness. However, there is no need to despair, as we literally hold the flawless formula in our hands – The Quraan. We need to enliven our houses, transforming them into homes of happiness, by daily reciting some portion of the Quraan. Whether collectively or individually, every member of the home should be part of this effort to illuminate the home with the Noor (light) of the Quraan. When recitation of the Quraan is replaced by reading posts on WhatsApp and Facebook or reading novels and blogs, then the angels are forced to flee as the Shayaateen flock to the family’s home. Just as we repel mosquitoes with ‘Peaceful Sleep’, let us repel the Shayaateen with the Quraan to enjoy peace, not only in our sleep but also in our wakefulness, and in every other aspect of our lives. uswatulmuslimah

Dealing with an abusive father I would like to ask if your father abuses you as a child and has hurt you and beat you up leaving you with marks to go to school and has abused you since a little child to the point you felt like you worth nothing and you didn’t do anything to deserve what had happened to you and he later abandons you because he believes that you disrespected him, when all your life he made you feel as if everything was your fault when it wasn’t and mother of that child even knows that because she has been abused as well. Since 14 the child’s family has been divorced and the father has used Allah swt for his wrong doings and has been very cultural. I read a hadith saying that cutting off ties who are blood related and not being helped will not enter paradise and this whole time this person has not been helped or supported and abandoned since 14 years old from his father.This child lives with his mother who has supported him. My question is what should this person do , what should the one do who has been abandoned, not been supported, and been abused by his father? This person is good and loves Islam and tries his best to be good and has been making dua and praying for his father but is still full of pain, while his father doesn’t feel at all he has done anything wrong and feels nothing towards this child. Is this kid at fault? Is the child in a state of getting bad deeds because of this problem? Is there any way to get closer to Allah swt to get rid of this pain? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah. May Allah’s peace and blessings shower upon our beloved Messenger. Dear Questioner, I pray that this message finds you in a state of strengthened iman and renewed spirits. Children who have suffered abuse often blame themselves, seeking to find some explanation for the abuser’s behavior. Please understand this: You are not at fault for what happened! No parent has the right to abuse his or her child. Allah Most High has entrusted parents with a tremendous amana or trust: raising, nurturing, and loving a human being, and teaching that child about his or her religion. When a parent violates this trust through abuse, be it physical, mental, or emotional, or neglects his or her child through abandonment or non-support, these actions constitute enormities, major sins in the sight of Allah Most High. The abusive and negligent parent will have much to answer for on the Day of Judgment, when Allah Most High knows what we have done, down to an atom’s weight of good or evil. It is obligatory for that parent to repent to Allah Most High and beg His forgiveness for violating the responsibility with which he or she was entrusted. You are right to continue to pray for your father. Allah Most High hears and responds to our prayers, often in ways that may not be immediately apparent. A crucial first step in resolving your anger toward your father is to pray for him. It is completely natural that you have a certain amount of resentment. The thing to remember is that: 1. You are not at fault. A child does not ask to be abused. 2. Your father is answerable to Allah Most High for what he has done. 3. Resentment and bitterness can tear a person’s heart. You don’t want to be weighed down by these feelings, so strive to put things in perspective and move on with your life. Alhamdulillah, you have a mother who seems to have looked out for you. 4. Yes, you will feel pain, but you can channel these feelings in a different direction. Allah willing, when you start your own family, you will know what NOT to do in raising your children. 5. As far as your relationship with your father is concerned, you can still maintain family ties by praying for him and being good to him, but you MUST NOT subject yourself to any type of abuse. The Prophet, peace be upon him said, “A person should help his brother whether he is an oppressor or an oppressed. If he is the oppressor he should prevent him from doing it, for that is his help; and if he is the oppressed he should be helped (against oppression).” [Sahih Muslim, Book 32, Number 6254] 6. Last but certainly not least, you may want to seek the help of a qualified counselor or therapist to help you work through these issues. The effects of child abuse can linger well into adulthood, and it may be of benefit to learn some strategies for coping with your pain, learning from it, and moving beyond. Turn to Allah Most High in all your thoughts and prayers. Be constant in your obligatory prayers and perform voluntary worship. It is reported in a Hadith Qudsi: On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah (mighty and sublime be He) said: ‘Whosoever shows enmity to someone devoted to Me, I shall be at war with him. My servant draws not near to Me with anything more loved by Me than the religious duties I have enjoined upon him, and My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him. When I love him I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant him it. I do not hesitate about anything as much as I hesitate about [seizing] the soul of My faithful servant: he hates death and I hate hurting him.'” [Bukhari]

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What is the Nifaas (post-natal bleeding) period for a woman after childbirth? Q. I am a mother of 3 children Alhamdulillah. The Nifaas period for the 1st child was 40 days, for the second child 25 days and for the 3rd child 41 days. How many days is my Nifaas period now? (Question published as received) A. The maximum period of Nifaas (lochia/post-natal bleeding) is 40 days whilst there is no minimum limit. If the bleeding of Nifaas exceeds the limit of 40 days, then one will revert to one’s previous habit. In the enquired case, the bleeding of Nifaas exceeded the limit of 40 days and therefore, you will revert to your previous habit of 25 days. As such, it is necessary to make Qadha of the Salaahs, fasts etc. not observed after the 25th day. (Hidaayah 1/35) And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai (The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.) Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 7 One should recite the following dua at the time of distress and anxiety لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers عن سعد، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: دعوة ذي النون إذ دعا وهو في بطن الحوت: لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين، فإنه لم يدع بها رجل مسلم في شيء قط إلا استجاب الله له (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3505) Hazrat Sad (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The dua of Zun-Noon (Hazrat Yunus [alaihis salaam]) which he made at the time when he was in the belly of the fish is لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ, and whichever Muslim makes this dua to Allah Ta‘ala and begs of Him for anything, Allah Ta‘ala accepts his dua.”

Q. What are the different types of Mahr for Nikah and how are they calculated? (Question published as received) A. One of the many rights of a woman upon a man at the time of Nikah is Mahr (Dowry). Allah Ta’ala states in the Quran, “And give to the women (whom you marry) their Mahr (Dowry) with a good heart.” (Surah Nisaa; V: 4) Hereunder are three types of Mahr (Dowry): 1) Minimum Mahr: The minimum Mahr stipulated for a woman is 10 silver coins (dirhams). This is equivalent to 30.615 grams of silver and R405 (as of November 17, 2020). A man cannot give a woman less that this amount as Mahr. Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “There is no Mahr less than 10 silver coins (dirhams)” (Baihaqi) There is no maximum limit for Mahr. However, it is disliked in going to extremes in asking and giving exorbitant amounts of Mahr. 2) Mahr of the wives of Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam: The Mahr that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam gave to most of his wives was 500 silver coins. This is equivalent to 1530. 9 grams of silver and R20 100 (as of November 17, 2020). It is preferable (Mustahab) for a man to give a woman 500 silver coins at the time of Nikah if he can afford it. Sayyiduna Abu Salama Radhiyallahu Anha says that she asked Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha: “What was the amount of dower of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam?” She said: “It was twelve 'uqiya and one nash (Islamic measurement).” She said: “Do you know what is a nash?” I said: “No.” She said: “It is half of an ‘uqiya, which amounts to five hundred silver coins (dirhams), and that was the dower given by Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam to his wives.” (Sahih Muslim) 3) Mahr of Fathimah Radhiyallahu Anha (Mahr Fathimi): This refers to the Mahr given to Sayyidatuna Fathimah Radhiyallahu Anha by Sayyiduna Ali Radhiyallahu Anhu. One view holds that the amount given was the same as the Mahr of the wives of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam (500 silver coins) while another view holds that its amount is 480 silver coins. NB. The Jamiat KZN, as well as several other Ulama bodies, uses the former view in calculating the Mahr Fatimi. In doing so, the practice of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam in giving Mahr is incorporated as well. And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai (The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.) Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

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Making masah on medical stockings Q: Will it be permissible to make masah on medical stockings for ladies suffering from varicose veins? It is very difficult to remove these stockings for wudhu. https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmuftionline.co.za%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fpictures%2Fbismillah.jpg&t=1603955183&ymreqid=1e76d8aa-a6f0-66f7-1cf6-c60001017500&sig=w6U5LsPeJqHJAlJh5l5Gsw--~D A: If removing the medical stockings and washing the feet will be harmful to the varicose veins or it will delay the healing process, it will be permissible to make masah on the stockings. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. (ومما يتصل بذلك المسح على الجبائر) وهو ليس بفرض بل واجب عند أبي حنيفة رحمه الله وهو الصحيح هكذا في محيط السرخسي والبحر الرائق وإنما يمسح إذا لم يقدر على غسل ما تحتها ومسحه بأن تضرر بإصابة الماء أو حلها هكذا في شرح الوقاية ومن ضرر الحل أن يكون في مكان لا يقدر على ربطها بنفسه ولا يجد من يربطها كذا في فتح القدير (الفتاوى الهندية 1/ 35) والمسح على الجبيرة وخرقة القرحة ونحو ذلك كالغسل لما تحتها (تبيين الحقائق 1/52) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 6 One should recite the following dua at the time of distress and anxiety: تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى الْحَيِّ الَّذِي لَا يَمُوتُ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي لَمْ يَتَّخِذْ وَلَدًا، وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ شَرِيكٌ فِي الْمُلْكِ، وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ وَلِيٌّ مِنَ الذُّلِّ وَكَبِّرْهُ تَكْبِيرًا I place my reliance upon the Eternal Being, who does not die. All praise belongs to Allah, who has not taken a son and has had no partner in (His) dominion and He has no (need for a) protector due to weakness; and glorify Him with (great) glorification. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما كربني أمر إلا تمثل لي جبريل عليه السلام، فقال: يا محمد، قل: توكلت على الحي الذي لا يموت، والحمد لله الذي لم يتخذ ولدا، ولم يكن له شريك في الملك، ولم يكن له ولي من الذل وكبره تكبيرا (المستدرك على الصحيحين للحاكم، الرقم: 1876) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When any matter would cause me worry and distress, Jibreel (alaihis salaam) would appear before me and say, ‘O Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), recite the following: تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى الْحَيِّ الَّذِي لَا يَمُوتُ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي لَمْ يَتَّخِذْ وَلَدًا، وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ شَرِيكٌ فِي الْمُلْكِ، وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ وَلِيٌّ مِنَ الذُّلِّ وَكَبِّرْهُ تَكْبِيرًا

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Making the Most of Our Time Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Every action of a person, whether relating to deen or dunya, if analyzed on the surface, can be divided into one of three categories. The first category of actions are those actions which bring benefit to a person, the second category of actions are those actions which bring harm and loss to a person, and the third category of actions are those actions that neither bring benefit nor harm to a person. However, if one has to carefully ponder over these three categories of actions, one will realize that the third category of actions also falls under the second category (the category of harmful actions). The reason is that had one utilized the time and energy that he spent in the futile action for some beneficial action, then he would have certainly reaped some benefit. Thus, one not utilizing the time and energy correctly causes one to be deprived of the benefit that he could have acquired. This in itself is a great loss. This can be easily understood through the example of a businessman who invests his capital in a business venture through which he neither yields profit nor incurs a loss. Even though he did not lose any money through such an investment, on account of him not acquiring the profit that he had anticipated and hoped for, he considers such an investment as a loss. (Malfoozaat Hakeemul Ummat 24/128) Ihyaauddeen.co.za

10 ways to increase your Rizq 1) Gratitude and praising Allah Allah Ta’ala says: “And remember when your Lord proclaimed, ‘If you are grateful, I will surely increase you in favour; but if you show ingratitude, indeed, My punishment is severe.’” (Surah Ibrahim) 2) Taqwa (Piety) Allah Ta’ala says, “And whosoever fears Allah, He will make a way out for him (from every difficulty) and He will provide for him from (sources) where he does not expect.” (Surah Talaaq) 3) Tawakkul (Trust and reliance upon Allah alone) Sayyiduna Umar Radiyallahu anhu narrated that he heard the Prophet Salallahu alayhi wa sallam say, “If you trust in Allah as He should be trusted, He would surely provide for you as He provides for the birds. They set out in the morning with empty stomachs and return in the evening with full stomachs.” (Musnad Ahmed) 4) Repentance from sins Nabi Nuh alayhis Salam said (to his people), ‘Ask forgiveness of your Lord, verily, He is Oft-Forgiving. He will send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase in wealth and children, and provide for you gardens and provide for you rivers.’ (Surah Nuh) 5) Worship of Allah Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radiyallahu anhu narrated that the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Allah says, O son of Adam! Free yourself for my worship, I will fill your heart with contentment and remove your poverty.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) 6) Avoiding Riba (Interest) Allah Ta’ala destroys interest-bearing transactions (of Barakah) and grants an increase for charity. (Surah Baqarah) 7) Maintaining family ties Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radiyallahu anhu narrated that the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Whoever would like his provision to be abundant and his lifespan to be extended, let him maintain his family ties.” (Sahih Bukhari) 8) Give Sadaqah (Charity) “The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, is similar to a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies for whom He wills.” (Surah Baqarah) 9) Honesty in trade and business transactions Sayyiduna Hakim Ibn Hizaam Radiyallahu anhu narrated that the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “If two parties of a transaction are truthful and honest, then they will be blessed in their transaction. But, if they lied and hid (the defects of an item) then the blessings of their transaction are destroyed.” (Sahih Muslim) 10) Dua Sayyiduna Anas Radiyallahu anhu reported, “The Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam supplicated for me to have every form of good and at the end of his supplication, he said, “O Allah, increase him in wealth, in children and bless him in them.” (Ṣaḥih Muslim) Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Husband refraining from intimacy before the wife makes ghusal of haidh Q: Is it permissible to have relations with one's wife before she has ghusal in the case where her haidh has terminated before ten days? https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muftionline.co.za%2Fb.jpg&t=1603044328&ymreqid=1e76d8aa-a6f0-66f7-1c6c-9d0001019500&sig=cJ5nb.1SPxPXBbQ8hJFgaQ--~D A: If the wife's haidh terminates before ten days and the termination conforms to her previous haidh pattern (e.g. her previous haidh was for 7 days and in this haidh, she also bled for 7 days), the husband should refrain from having relations with her until she has ghusal or one salaah time passes. However, the wife should not delay in having ghusal until the salaah times passes and the salaah becomes qadha upon her. Note: If the wife's haidh terminates before her previous haidh pattern (e.g. her previous haidh was for 7 days and in this haidh, she bled for 5 days), then it will not be permissible for her husband to have relations with her until 7 days passes. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. ( ويحل وطؤها إذا انقطع حيضها لأكثره ) بلا غسل وجوبا بل ندبا ( وإن ) انقطع لدون أقله تتوضأ وتصلي في آخر الوقت وإن ( لأقله ) فإن لدون عادتها لم يحل وتغتسل وتصلي وتصوم احتياطا وإن لعادتها فإن كتابية حل في الحال وإلا ( لا ) يحل ( حتى تغتسل ) أو تتيمم بشرطه ( أو يمضي عليها زمن يسع الغسل ) ولبس الثياب ( والتحريمة ) يعني من آخر وقت الصلاة لتعليلهم بوجوبها في ذمتها حتى لو طهرت في وقت العيد لا بد أن يمضي وقت الظهر كما في السراج وهل تعتبر التحريمة في الصوم الأصح لا وهي من الطهر مطلقا وكذا الغسل لو لأكثره وإلا فمن الحيض فتقضي إن بقي بعد الغسل والتحريمة ولو لعشرة فقدر التحريمة فقط لئلا فقط لئلا تزيد أيامه على عشرة فليحفظ ( و ) وطؤها ( يكفر مستحله ) كما جزم به غير واحد وكذا مستحل وطء الدبر عند الجمهور مجتبى.(الدر المختار 1/294-297) قال العلامة ابن عابدين-رحمه الله-: (قوله إذا انقطع حيضها لأكثره) مثله النفاس، وحل الوطء بعد الأكثر ليس بمتوقف على انقطاع الدم صرح به في العناية والنهاية وغيرهما، وإنما ذكره ليبني عليه ما بعده قال ط: ويؤخذ منه جواز الوطء حال نزول دم الاستحاضة اهـ وقدمنا عن البحر أنه يجوز الاستمتاع بما بين السرة والركبة بحائل بغير الوطء ولو تلطخ دما. اهـ وهذا في الحائض، فيدل على جواز وطء المستحاضة وإن تلطخ دما وسيأتي ما يؤيده فافهم (قوله وجوبا) منصوب بعامل محذوف أي بلا غسل يجب وجوبا، ومثله قوله بل ندبا (قوله بل ندبا) ؛ لأن قراءة - {حتى يطهرن} [البقرة: 222]- بالتشديد تقتضي حرمة الوطء إلى غاية الاغتسال فحملناها على ما إذا كان أيامها أقل من عشرة دفعا للتعارض بين القراءتين، فظاهره يورث شبهة فلهذا لا يستحب نوح عن الكافي قوله لدون أقله) أي أقل الحيض وهو ثلاثة أيام (قوله في آخر الوقت) أي وجوبا بركوي، والمراد آخر الوقت المستحب دون المكروه كما هو ظاهر سياق كلام الدرر وصدر الشريعة. قال ط: وأهمل الشارح حكم الجماع، ويظهر عدم حله بدليل مسألة الانقطاع على الأقل وهو دون العادة. قلت: قد يفرق بين تحقق الحيض وعدمه، وانظر ما نذكره قبيل قوله والنفاس لأم التوأمين (قوله وإن ولأقله) اللام بمعنى بعد ط (قوله لم يحل) أي الوطء وإن اغتسلت؛ لأن العود في العادة غالب بحر (قوله وتغتسل وتصلي) أي في آخر الوقت المستحب، وتأخيره إليه واجب هنا أما في صورة الانقطاع لتمام العادة فإنه مستحب كما في النهاية والبدائع وغيرهما (قوله احتياطا) علة للأفعال الثلاثة (قوله وإن لعادتها) وكذا لو كانت مبتدأة درر (قوله حل في الحال) ؛ لأنه لا اغتسال عليها لعدم الخطاب، فإن أسلمت بعد الانقطاع لا تتغير الأحكام، وتمامه في البحر (قوله حتى تغتسل) قد علمت أنه يستحب لها تأخيره إلى آخر الوقت المستحب دون المكروه.قال في المسبوط: نص عليه محمد في الأصل. قال: إذا انقطع في وقت العشاء تؤخر إلى وقت يمكنها أن تغتسل فيه وتصلي قبل انتصاف الليل، وما بعد نصف الليل مكروه بحر (قوله بشرطه) هو فقد الماء والصلاة به على صحيح كما يعلم من النهر وغيره، وبهذا ظهر أن المراد التيمم الكامل المبيح للصلاة مع الصلاة به أيضا، ولعل وجه شرطهم الصلاة به هو أن من شروط التيمم عدم الحيض، فإذا صلت به وحكم الشرع بصحة صلاتها يكون حكما بصحة تيممها وبأنها تخرج به من الحيض، كما يحكم بخروجها من الحيض وبقائها بمنزلة الجنب فيما إذا انقطع لتمام العشرة أو صارت الصلاة دينا في ذمتها لحكم الشرع عليها بحكم من أحكام الطاهرات، ولهذا يحل لزوجها أن يقربها وإن لم تغتسل كما يأتي تقريره. وقد ظهر بما قررناه صحة ما ذكره في الظهيرية من أنه يجوز للحائض التيمم لصلاة الجنازة والعيد إذا طهرت من الحيض إذا كان أيام حيضها عشرة وإن كان أقل فلا. اهـ. فشرط لجواز تيممها لصلاة الجنازة أو العيد انقطاع الحيض لتمام العشرة؛ لأن المراد بهذا التيمم هو التيمم الناقص الذي يكون عند وجود الماء لخوف فوت صلاة تفوت لا إلى بدل، وإنما كان ناقصا؛ لأنه لا يصلى به الفرض، بل يبطل بعد الفراغ من تلك الصلاة، حتى لو حضرت جنازة أخرى لا يصح الصلاة عليها بهذا التيمم على ما مر تقريره في محله، وإذا كان هذا التيمم ناقصا فلا تخرج به الحائض من الحيض لما علمت من اعتبار التيمم بشرطه مع الصلاة معه.وأما إذا انقطع حيضها لتمام العشرة فيجوز تيممها لصلاة الجنازة أو العيد؛ لأنها خرجت من الحيض بالانقطاع المذكور، فلو انقطع لأقل من العشرة لا يجوز لها أن تتيمم للجنازة أو العيد مع وجود الماء، ولا تصح الصلاة به؛ لأنه ناقص لا تخرج به من الحيض، ومن شروط صحة التيمم عدم المنافي، والحيض مناف لصحته.أما إذا انقطع لتمام العشرة فقد خرجت من الحيض وصارت كالجنب فيصح تيممها المذكور كما يصح من الجنب، فكلام الظهيرية صحيح لا غبار عليه كما أوضحناه هنا. وفي باب التيمم، لكن ينبغي تقييد قوله وإلا فلا بما إذا انقطع لدون العشرة ولم تصر الصلاة دينا في ذمتها إذ لو انقطع لدون العشرة ولتمام عادتها ومضى عليها وقت صلاة خرجت من الحيض، وجاز لزوجها قربانها، فينبغي صحة تيممها للجنازة تأمل.قوله يسع الغسل) أي مع مقدماته كالاستقاء وخلع الثوب والتستر عن الأعين. وفي شرح البزدوي: ولم يذكروا أن المراد به الغسل المسنون أو الفرض؛ والظاهر الفرض؛ لأنه يثبت به رجحان جانب الطهارة. اهـ كذا في شرح التحرير لابن أمير حاج (قوله والتحريمة) وهي " الله " عند أبي حنيفة و " الله أكبر " عند أبي يوسف، والفتوى على الأول كما في المضمرات قهستاني (قوله يعني من آخر وقت الصلاة إلخ) اعلم أنه إذا انقطع دم الحائض لأقل من عشرة وكان لتمام عادتها فإنه لا يحل وطؤها إلا بعد الاغتسال أو التيمم بشرطه كما مر؛ لأنها صارت طاهرة حقيقة أو بعد أن تصير الصلاة دينا في ذمتها، وذلك بأن ينقطع ويمضي عليها أدنى وقت صلاة من آخره، وهو قدر ما يسع الغسل واللبس والتحريمة، سواء كان الانقطاع قبل الوقت أو في أوله أو قبيل آخره بهذا القدر؛ فإذا انقطع قبل الظهر مثلا أو في أول وقته لا يحل وطؤها حتى يدخل وقت العصر؛ لأنها لما مضى عليها من آخر الوقت ذلك القدر صارت الصلاة دينا في ذمتها؛ لأن المعتبر في الوجوب آخر الوقت، وإذا صارت الصلاة دينا في ذمتها صارت طاهرة حكما؛ لأنها لا تجب في الذمة إلا بعد الحكم عليها بالطهارة، وكذا لو انقطع في آخره وكان بين الانقطاع وبين وقت العصر ذلك القدر فله وطؤها بعد دخول وقت العصر لما قلنا. أما إذا كان بينهما دون ذلك فلا يحل إلا بعد الغروب لصيرورة صلاة العصر دينا في ذمتها دون صلاة الظهر؛ لأنها لم تدرك من وقتها ما يمكنها الشروع فيه. فإذا علمت ذلك ظهر لك أن عبارة المصنف موهمة وليست على إطلاقها؛ لأنها توهم أنه يحل بمضي ذلك وأما في حق بقية الأحكام فلا يشترط الغسل، ففي مثل الصلاة أو الصوم يجب عليها وإن لم تغتسل لكن بشرط إدراك زمن التحريمة (قوله فتقضي إلخ) أي إذا علمت أن زمن التحريمة من الطهر مطلقا وأن زمن الغسل من الحيض في الانقطاع لأقله فتقضي الصلاة إن بقي قدر الغسل والتحريمة، فلا يكفي إدراك قدر الغسل فقط، بل لا بد من إدراك قدر التحريمة أيضا: أي ولبس الثياب كما مر (قوله ولو لعشرة إلخ) أي ولو انقطع لعشرة، فتقضي الصلاة إن بقي قدر التحريمة فقط. والحاصل أن زمن الغسل من الحيض لو انقطع لأقله؛ لأنها إنما تطهر بعد الغسل، فإذا أدركت من آخر الوقت قدر ما يسع الغسل فقط لم يجب عليها قضاء تلك الصلاة؛ لأنها لم تخرج من الحيض في الوقت، بخلاف ما إذا كان يسع التحريمة أيضا؛ لأن التحريمة من الطهر فيجب القضاء. وأما إذا انقطع لأكثره فإنها تخرج من الحيض بمجرد ذلك، فيكون زمن الغسل من الطهر وإلا لزم أن تزيد مدة الحيض على العشرة، فإذا أدركت من آخر الوقت قدر التحريمة وجب القضاء وإن لم تتمكن من الغسل؛ لأنها أدركت بعد الخروج من الحيض جزءا من الوقت، وإنما حل الوطء في الانقطاع لأكثره مطلقا لتوقفه على الخروج من الحيض وقد وجد، بخلاف وجوب الصلاة لتوقفه على إدراك جزء آخر بعده.(رد المحتار1/294-296) ومنها وجوب الاغتسال عند الانقطاع هكذا في الكفاية إذا مضى أكثر مدة الحيض وهو العشرة يحل وطؤها قبل الغسل مبتدأة كانت أو معتادة ويستحب له أن لا يطأها حتى تغتسل هكذا في المحيط وإذا انقطع دم الحيض لأقل من عشرة أيام لم يجز وطؤها حتى تغتسل أو يمضي عليها آخر وقت الصلاة الذي يسع الاغتسال والتحريمة لأن الصلاة إنما تجب عليها إذا وجدت من آخر الوقت هذا القدر هكذا في الزاهدي وأما مضي كمال الوقت بأن ينقطع دمها في أول الوقت ويدوم الانقطاع حتى يمضي الوقت فليس بمشروط هكذا في النهاية لو انقطع دمها دون عادتها يكره قربانها وإن اغتسلت حتى تمضي عادتها وعليها أن تصلي وتصوم للاحتياط هكذا في التبيين.(الفتاوى الهندية 1/39) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 5 One should recite the following dua at the time of distress and anxiety يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ O (Allah), the One who is Everlasting, The Eternal Sustainer, on account of Your mercy (i.e. You being All-merciful and Your mercy encompassing everything), do I seek Your divine help عن أنس بن مالك، قال: كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا كربه أمر قال: يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3524) Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would recite the following dua when any matter caused him worry and distress: يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ

Making masah of the head after using hair spray Q: Will masah of the head be valid when hair spray is used on the hair? https://ecp.yusercontent.com/mail?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmuftionline.co.za%2Fb.jpg&t=1602919049&ymreqid=1e76d8aa-a6f0-66f7-1c2d-0f000101e900&sig=bwoF00nudVF5TFF6jHEtkQ--~D A: If the hair spray does not prevent the water reaching the hair, the masah will be valid. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. ( وشرط صحته ) أي الوضوء ( ثلاثة ) ... ( و ) الثالث ( زوال ما يمنع وصول الماء إلى الجسد ) لحرمة الحائل (كشمع وشحم ) (مراقي الفلاح ص61-62) ( ولا يمنع ) الطهارة ( ونيم ) أي خرء ذباب وبرغوث لم يصل الماء تحته ( وحناء ) ولو جرمه به يفتى ( ودرن ووسخ) عطف تفسير وكذا دهن ودسومة ( وتراب ) وطين ولو ( في ظفر مطلقا ) أي قرويا أو مدنيا في الأصح بخلاف نحو عجين قال العلامة ابن عابدين - رحمه الله -: قوله ( به يفتى ) صرح به في الخلاصة وقال لأن الماء شيء لطيف يصل تحته غالبا ا هـ ويرد عليه ما قدمناه آنفا ومفاده عدم الجواز إذا علم أنه لم يصل الماء تحته قال في الحلية وهو أثبت ا هـ قوله ( وكذا دهن ) أي كزيت وشيرج بخلاف نحو شحم وسمن جامد قوله ( ودسومة ) هي أثر الدهن قال في الشرنبلالية قال المقدسي وفي الفتاوي دهن رجليه ثم توضأ وأمر الماء على رجليه ولم يقبل الماء للدسومة جاز لوجود غسل الرجلين اهـ (رد المحتار 1/154) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Duaa at the time of distress and anxiety – 4 2 days ago 29 Views One should recite the following du‘aa at the time of distress and anxiety اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ O Allah, it is only Your mercy that I long for, thus do not entrust me to myself for the blink of an eye, and put all my affairs in order for me, there is none worthy of worship besides You. عن أبي بكرة رضي الله عنه: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: دعوات المكروب: اللهم رحمتك أرجو، فلا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين، وأصلح لي شأني كله، لا إله إلا أنت (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 5090) Hazrat Abu Bakrah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The du‘aa for the person in difficulty is: اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ