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Taraweeh Summary 29th Night Surah Lail till Surah Naas. 92. Suratul Lail : The Chapter of the Night. Makkah – 21 Aayats. The message of this Surah is:- 1. Due to different natural forces and effects of extreme elements a definite difference of action is found in mankind. 2. Those with praiseworthy qualities will definitely be saved in this world and the Aakhirat (hereafter). 3. Those with immoral qualities will definitely be disgraced in this world and the Aakhirat (hereafter). 4. Give charity and have fear of Allaah. 93. Suratud Duha : The Chapter of the Glorious Morning Light. Makkah – 11 Aayats The interim period of Revelation is the cause of perfecting the forces of Imaam. Orphans should not be treated injustly. Allaah’s message of hope does not forsake its adherents. 94. Surah Alam Nashrah : The Chapter of the Solace. Makkah – 8 Aayats This surah serves as an appendix to the previous one. Divine revelation ultimately gudies one away from ignorance and superstitious. Resistance to truth causes spread of Islaam. One should accept problems with steadfast patience and use opportunities to expand. Thus after every hardship comes ease. 95. Suratut Teen : The Chapter of the Fig. Makkah – 8 Aayats If man fulfils his obligations then he is the best of creation and if not then he is the worst of creation. Allaah has “created mankind in the best form” and granted as qualities to use to perceive the truth. Man is born honoured. Due to sin man descends to the lowest of low. 96. Suratul Alaq : The Chapter of the Leech like clot. Makkah – 19 Aayats Remain sleepless for the propagation of the Deen (O Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and Hand-over the punishment of the Kuffar to us (i.e. Allaah). The first 5 Aayats were revealed first, promoting us learning. We have been created from clot. Those who reject the truth and prostrate, gain closeness to Him. 97. Suratul Qadr : The Chapter of the night of Taqdeer. Makkah – 5 Aayats The Qur'aan descended from the Loh-e-Mahgooz (i.e. the Preserved Tablet) to the first sky during the night. It is better than a 1000 months. Angels and Jibraeel (Alayhis Salaam) descend. Special spiritual enlightment occurs. 98. Suratul Bayyinah: The Chapter of the Clear Evidence. Madinah – 8 Aayats 1. The need for sending Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and not an iracle or angel as demanded by disbelievers. 2. The Deen of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) unites in principles with the previous religions. 3. The supporters of the teachings of Islaam are the best of creation and it opposers are the worst. Sahabah (R.A) have been classified “Allaah is pleased with them, and they are well pleased with Him”. 99. Suratul Zilzal : The Chapter of the Convulsion. Makkah – 8 Aayats It describes the beginning events of Qiyaamah. When the earth will convulge due to a huge earthquake or the first blowing of the trumpet to herald Qiyaamat. Nothing on earth will survive. Mountains will be reduced to dust and rivers will dry up. Man will see and be recompensed for each atom of good or bad he did. 100. Suratul Aadiyaat : The Chapter of the those (horses) that Ran. Makkah – 11 Aayats Explains the disease of ingratitude which men displays openly towards Allaah. Then the cause of the disease of man’s intense love of material wealth is stated. The cure of the disease will be administered on the Day of Qiyaamah. 101. Suratul Qariah : The Chapter of the Day of Clamour. Makkah- 11 Aayats Mentions vividly the catastrophe before Qiyaamah. Then the weighing of men’s actions. The injust will be punished. 102. Suratut Takathur : The Chapter of the Piling-up. Makkah – 8 Aayats States when one becomes negligent towards ones obligations then one will be afflicted with the desease of greed, which leads to amassing of wealth. Thus resulting in pride, boastfulness and arrogance. On the Day, one will be questioned about the boons and favours of Allaah. 103. Suratul Asr : The Chapter of the Time. Makkah – 3 Aayats The four principles for success in both worlds is mentioned, otherwise man is in total loss. Imaan, performing of righteous acts, encouringing and being steadfast on the truth and exercising patience, tolerance and fortitude is the formula of success. 104. Suratul Humazah : The Chapter of the Scandal Monger. Makkah – 8 Aayats Condemnation of those who maliciously try to find and reveal faults in others. A vivid description is mentioned about the severe, painful, punishment, which will be meted out to those who are engaged in amassing wealth and literally worshipping it. 105. Suratul Feel : The Chapter of the Elephants. Makkah – 5 Aayats Reference is made to an event when the Ethiopian Christian King, Abraha, who ruled Yemen in the 6th Century intended to destroy the Ka’abah with his army of elephants in A.D. 570, the year of Nabi Muhammad (S.A.W)’s birth. Allaah utterly destroyed them. The one who is intoxicated with materialist power and disgraces any symbol of Allaah or sets himself against the Nabi (S.A.W) or his message will be perpetually humiliated and annihilated. 106. Suratul Qurash : The Chapter of the Custodians of the Ka'bah. Makkah – 4 Aayats Allaah destroyed those who attempted to demolish the nucleus of Tauheed, thus facilitating the summer and winter trade journeys of the Quraysh. Thus they should worship Allaah, shun shirk and not be fooled by the love of wealth. Duties of the scholars mystics and every individual are mentioned. 107. Suratul Ma'oon : The Chapter of the Neighbourly Needs. Makkah – 7 Aayats It rebukes those who fail to offer neighbouring help or charity, who do not spend on the poor and orphan, as well as those who are neglectful of their Salaat. These are generally the qualities of those who belie Qiyaamah. 108. Suratul Kauthar : The Chapter of the Abundance. Makkah – 3 Aayats Nabi (S.A.W) has been given ‘abundance’ (good in both the worlds and the ‘pond’ in the Aakhirat). The principle of defeating the enemies of Allaah, which are stated :- 1.) pray to Allaah; 2.) make sacrifices (all forms) for Allaah. 109. Suratul Kaafiroon : The Chapter of the Disbelievers. Makkah – 6 Aayats Theme of Tauheed and refutation of Shirk stressed whilst an ultimatum to the Kuffaas is announced strongly. Those who do not take heed should be left to their own abnoxious acts. Basically, severe ties with the Kuffaar. 110. Suratul Nasr : The Chapter of the Help. Madinah – 3 Aayats The end of the successful life of Rasulullaah (S.A.W) and the grief of his demise is stated. Victory is granted after announcing disassociatation from the Kuffaar. But victory for believers makes them more humble and even more conscious of their shortcomings. 111. Suratul Lahab : The Chapter of the Flame. Makkah – 5 Aayats The Abu Lahab type personality is considered an obstacle in the propagation of truth. But Allaah grants victory to Muslims and destroys the Kuffaar. Surah describes how Abu Lahab and his wife were destroyed. 112. Suratul Ikhlaas : The Chapter of the Sincerity. Makkah – 4 Aayats The foundation of Islaam, Tauheed is described from various angles. Kuffaar are generally destroyed by rejecting Tauheed. 113. Suratul Falaq : The Chapter of the Dawn. Makkah – 5 Aayats Once Tauheed is make clear and expounded the enemies will use dubious means of magic, sorcery etc, to try to harm Muslims just like they did against Nabi (S.A.W). One is urged to recite these concluding Surahs (Falaq and Naas) to protect one-self from (bodily) harms and effects of dubious attacks by seeking the protection of Allaah. 114. Suratul Naas : The Chapter of the Mankind. Makkah – 6 Aayats Men must know:- 1.) Allaah is the only his Nourisher and Provider; 2.) Allaah is the only soverign; 3.) Only Allaah is worthy of worship and to be supplicated to at all times. One is encouraged to recite these surah to protect one self from any spiritual harm caused by evil-doers, both human and occult and from evil temptations and to seek refuge with Allaah, the All Knowing, the All – Protecting.

Proofs for the Differences in the Prayer of a Man and Woman Reliable Fatwas

Retaining our Spirituality after Ramadan إِنَّمَا يَتَقَبَّلُ اللَّهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ [5:27] سُبْحَانَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ الْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ وَسَلَامٌ عَلَى الْمُرْسَلِينَ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ [37:180-182] Alhamdulillah, All of us recently completed the Fasting & the Month of Ramadan. However whenever a person completes a task, a person is worried about its acceptance. So, we should be worried about the acceptance of Ramadan; we should be worried about the qubooliyyah of our Ramadan. Our early salaf saliheen used to spend six months preparing for Ramadan and after Ramadan, they used to spend six months worried that their Ramadan be accepted. This is how a person should spend the month of Shawwal, thinking whether our Ramadan was accepted, whether we’ll be able to maintain whatever we gained in the month of Ramadan. Now the amazing thing that we notice every single year is that immediately after the month of Ramadan, we start losing. There are some things that Allah swt takes back, but then there are somethings we take back. Allah swt took back Taraveeh prayers, Allah swt took back his protection from Shayateen – they are opened up once again; Allah swt re-opens the gates of Jahannum; Allah swt no longer sends those special Mercies, barakaat that come in the last 10 days, or the night of the laylatul qadr! But, the problem is that we pull back. Many people say that within the first few days of Shawwal, I feel like I lost everything that I gained in the entire month of Ramadan! Allahu akbar Its amazing! How can we accept such a thing? If you look at any other endeavor – whenever we strive for something, we spend time on it, we will never accept if we lose it! Sometimes we give our students this example that if you spent 4 years at LUMS or at Aga Khan and I tell you that you’d lose it in one month. They will say you’re crazy! They will never ever let such a thing happen. Sawal hi paida nahi hota! But, somehow we spend the entire month of Ramadan and loose what we gained in matter of days. I’ve come to you quite late, it may be the 12th or 14th of Shawwal already! But even if I would’ve come to you on the 5thof Shawwal I could’ve said this; If I had come to you on the 3rd of Shawwal, I could’ve said this; some of us loose it right there on Eid day – the very first day of Shawwal! The question is what happened? Did we not get anything out of the month of Ramadan? Is that really what happened? Interestingly Allah swt has mentioned over and over again this master attribute that is “Taqwa” What was the whole purpose of the month of Ramadan? لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ [2:183] So that we become a person of Taqwa And this verse that I recited in the beginning إِنَّمَا يَتَقَبَّلُ اللَّهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ [5:27] That Allah swt only and only Accepts, Bestows His Qubooliyyat, His Grace and Acceptance on the people of Taqwa So, in order to pass Ramadan, we have to have Taqwa and after Ramadan in order for our fasts to be Accepted, we need to have Taqwa. So, if we feel; if any of us feel, that already in Shawwal I lost it – it means that theres something else that’s keeping us from that master attribute of Taqwa. And theres one thing, one major thing that keeps us from the attribute of Taqwa. Its not that we don’t have ‘ilm; or that we don’t have hidaya; its not that we don’t have talab or desire – Its that we have something called the ‘Nafs’. The Nafs is an incredible thing; the nafs is just waiting to steal what we got in the month of Ramadan. More so, what’s amazing is that we see in fellow Muslims in the modern age whether its Ramadan, whether its ‘etikaaf, whether its Hajj – whenever they finish these activities, you would think that they would have reached a new height upon which they are soaring, instead the second they finish, they just drop! And then one gets scared of this English saying that the higher they are, the harder they fall – that’s what we get scared of! And sometimes, young men and women, when they come and tell their stories, Allahu Akbar! They fell very hard! They say within days, some of them within hours – they go back to the crudest and lewdest of sin! Allahu akbar kabira. Just spent Ramadan, just spent an umrah, or just went on Hajj! Why does this happen? Why are we such creatures of our Nafs? So really what we want to do today is understand what our Nafs is. And how that is keeping us from Taqwa and ‘not having Taqwa’ what that is costing us – that we also need to appreciate. And if we do that, maybe we’ll realize that Ramadan was not the end, Ramadan was the beginning. Many of us feel that Ramdan was this month of working, and now we act as if we are on vacation. We treat Shawwal as if we are on vacation. It’s the completely opposite in the Deen of Islam. Ramadan was your vacation, now you are back to the battle. Its not that Ramadan was the battle and you are back on vacation – Ramadan was your vacation and now you are back in the battle! Ramadan was your vacation from Shaytan and the Shayateen. Ramadan was your vacation from the whisperings of Jahannum Ramadan was our vacation from many things! And, if you remember that the Arabic word Ramadan comes from the root words Ra Meem Daa’ And Al-Ra-ma-da means to incinerate, so the purpose of Ramadan is to burn and incinerate our sins to emerge as a newly pure, lean, newer mo’min Or the word Ramadan can come from “tarmeed” which means to Sharpen. So, when you sharpen or purify something, it means that you plan to use it, not to put it on vacation. So, Ramadan was the vacation, now we are fighting the battle – now, we were supposed to have been fighting the battle; now we were supposed to have come out stronger to fight better. But, most of us don’t have that. Even those of us who spent a good Ramadan…If we didn’t spend a good Ramadan, then there is no hope of spending a good Shawwal. But the question is why is that many of us here may actually say, if they honestly reflect back, not in an arrogant way but honestly thinking that no, I actually think that I spent a good Ramadan. I actually fasted all the fasts, I even prayed all the taraveeh, many times in Ramadan I felt closer to Allah swt, many times in Ramadan I made dua to Allah swt for much longer than I ever made before – when I was making that dua, I was really sincere and from the bottom of my heart, from the depth of my being I was crying to Allah swt in those duas – even then I find myself slipping in Shawwal! And then, a person gets confused, why?! And, sometimes when we don’t understand the reason why, then sometimes a person may get disillusioned. And this is the way Shaytan and the Nafs work – i.e. they make us slip: once. And when a person slips into a sin once, then they give up; they give up hope. They address themselves and say: kia kerna hai aap ne, poora Ramadan guzaar ke wuhi haalut hai…choro yaar aisi ibadat ko…kia Allah Allah kerna hai..aap poora aik mahina Allah Allah kerkey phir bhi wuhi bandey nikal ayey! That’s what our inner conscience tells us. Once Shaytan and the Nafs get us to slip once, then we allow ourselves to slide deeper and deeper and deeper and we start giving up. We should never give up. So, what is this Nafs? And, why is it so powerful? Allah swt said in the Qur’an-e-Karim, very powerful ayah: إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ [12:53] Allahuakbar! If you could understand the Arabic, you would see the power of this wording, the power of this expression that Allah swt is Saying! إِنَّ That Verily; Indeed; With Absolute certainty النَّفْسَ The Nafs لَأَمَّارَةٌ Ammaar – comes from amar. – A simple commander is Aamir – Super supreme sovereign commander is Ammaar It means: Indeed verily the Nafs has absolute, complete sovereign command over us! And what does it command us to do? بِالسُّوءِ ‘Soou’ in Arabic means every kind of evil, not just sin. – Sin is zanb; an ism. – It includes Fahsha and munkar; it includes vulgarity and the things that have been prohibited. – It includes fisq and fujoor – And, the ‘Alif-laam’ standing on the ‘soou’ means: evil itself; evil incarnate or the Alif laam can mean:every single kind of evil. So, the complete English, which is a lot to explain the Arabic, is that: Verily Indeed certainly the Nafs is supremely ever-commanding us to do evil itself and each and every type of evil! Allahu akbar kabira Everybody has this Nafs. And the problem with us is that we have submitted to our Nafs. Two Types of People: Abu-Nafs, Abdul-Nafs The early Ullema and Mashaikh explain this very clearly 1. First is a person who they call Abu-Nafs Ab in Arabic means Father, literally. But here they mean: Master of the Nafs i.e. they command the Nafs; the Nafs doesn’t command them. These type of people are now few and far. Very few people have this ability, this level of iman and taqwa that they dominate their Nafs, they rule their Nafs. 2. The Other type of Person is known as Abdu-Nafs A servant and and slave to their Nafs; A servant and slave to their desire, their wish and their whim. Where does this concept of Abdu-Nafs come from? Qur’an Azeem-us-Sha’an! Allah swt Says in the Qur’an: أَرَأَيْتَ مَنِ اتَّخَذَ إِلَهَهُ هَوَاهُ [25:43] That are you not amazed; do you not gaze; are you not stupefied by that person who has made their hawa – which means the desires, whims and wishes of their Nafs – their ilaah They have made the Nafs their god! Aren’t you amazed at such a person?! That is what we have become! We have become Abdu-Nafs. That’s why the Nafs laughs at us. Aap kero jo kuch kerna chahtey ho; fast for thirty days…koi baat nahi, stand in taraveeh..hassra hai hum per…usko pata hai bil aakhir aapne meri marzi poori kerni hai… Allahu akbar! Such creatures of the Nafs – so weak, so weak! Nafs-ul-Ammarah also refers to that person who does sin without any remorse; without any guilt; without any regret – openly, publicly, and unabashedly. Maybe you don’t understand; maybe you think:no no that’s not me. So, let me give you an example: ‘That person who misses Fajr salah – doesn’t feel bad when they wake up. They justify it for themselves –bus ji mey chaar waqt namaz parhta hun kabhi kabhi Fajr bhi parh leita hun. Openly they say it, without any remorse, any regret – khul ker kehtey hain! Let me give you another level of Remorseless Self: that At night, when they go to sleep, they don’t have any intention to wake up – niyyat hi nayi hai uthney ki…they have no intention whatsoever in their heart to wake up! They set the alarm for 9:am – that’s what it means, that’s Nafs-ul-Ammarah – that is the Nafs’s desire of laziness, its desire to sleep – that has commanded us to such a level that we do not even desire or intend to wake up. That person has Nafs-ul-Ammarah! When you lose the desire and intention to stay away from sin; not the ability – we may still not have the ability to stay away from sin – but, if you have and always maintain the desire and intention…you always intend to stay away from sin, then you don’t have Nas-ul-Ammarah. But, if you lose that talab; you lose that want and desire – recognize that you have Nafs-ul-Ammarah; Remorseless Self – the Self that commands us to do sin. Allahu akbar, Just by this simple example most of us are in trouble, right…Now, Ramadan came to take us out of that Nafs-ul-Ammarah. That is in essence how Ramadan came. That is how Ramadan tried to achieve لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ [2:183] that Allah Ta’ala has Umeed; Allah Ta’ala is hopeful! Bari baat hai…Umeed kerney waley hain: Allah swt and Umeed kis baat ki hai: Taqwa…Umeed kerney wali bhi bari Azeem Zaat aur jis sift ki wuh Umeed ker rahey hain wuh umeed ki janey wali sift bhi bari azeem…magar problem: jis kay barey mey umeed ki ja rahi hai na, wuh azeem bahi..woh naqis zaeef insaan: وَخُلِقَ الْإِنْسَانُ ضَعِيفًا [4:28] That’s us. Allah swt brought His Mercy to the table. We brought our Nafs to the Table. The way Ramadan tried to take us out of Nafs-ul-Ammarah is the way you come out of it by being firm and regular on the Faraidh and Wajibaat. – So, normally you will find that a person first does the Fardh, – Second: Due to the barakah of that fasting they observe the Fardh Salah – so they are making themselves firm on the Faraidh and Wajibaat. What that does is that that takes them out of Nafs-ul-Ammarah. So, the next stage of the Nafs is called in Qur’an: Nafs-ul-lawwama Nafs-ul-Lawwama is that Nafs – jo aadha musalmaan ban gya, means that: Sometimes a person sins and sometimes they don’t sin. However when they sin, they don’t feel remorseless. Its not like they don’t feel it; they feel it – they feel the sting of sin; they feel the pain of sin; they feel the guilt of sin; they become sensitized. Alhamdulillah, for many of us, that happened initially in Ramadan. And lets see, for any reason, if any of us lapsed inside Ramadan, we feel bad. So, that same person who doesn’t feel bad (doing that sin), he feels bad; he says oho I shouldn’t have committed a sin! Ramadan ka mahina hai mey nay Fajr nahi parhi – they feel that sting! Not because their god is NOT Ramadan! Allah swt is Allah. Our god is Allah swt. Our god is not the month of Ramadan. But because they were so regular in their faraidh and wajibaat in Ramadan – they feel the sting of their sin; they feel the guilt of their sin; they feel guilty when they do sin. That person is called Nafs-ul-lawwama. Now, interestingly: the person who has Nafs-ul-Ammarah is happy while the person who has Nafs-ul-lawwama is sad! Why is the person who has Nafs-ul-Ammarah, happy? Because he doesn’t feel any guilt; doesn’t feel any shame. He’s actually happy; bazaahir he’s happy. He has what we call happiness – he doesn’t have something else which I’ll explain to you later. But he has what you would look at and say that he is completely happy à Happy- go-lucky! This is what we call in American English – he is happy go lucky; he’s carefree happy – because it doesn’t make a difference to him. Openly sinning; unabashedly sinning The person who has Nafs-ul-Lawwama is sad, why? Because they feel guilty inside! Because if you are a ‘feeling’ mo’min: whenever you cheat on this ‘abd-Rabb relationship, you feel bad– just like a person whenever they cheat with their wife, they can’t live with that guilt – even if nobody ever knows; nobody ever finds out – there’s a guilt that eats away and gnaws at their insides. Just like the 2nd type of person who has Nafs-ul-lawwama feels sad because of that guilt. Now, what happens is that, because for many of us, our iman is weak, we can’t handle that sadness; we can’t take that guilt. So, now then the Nafs has a new fitna to deal with – which is what we call: Modernist, Reformist Islam. Reformist Islam now comes in – they say that don’t feel the guilt, I’ll offer you another version of Islam which is Enlightened Islam, Moderate Islam, Liberal Islam, Modern Islam – And I’m not labeling their words, these are their own terms that they use! And what is that? That is basically trying to tell us that its okay…you find it difficult; you’re being guilty and sad – we don’t want you to feel sad, we want you to be happy! So, to make you happy, we will take those things that you find difficult in the Deen away – we will make the Deen easy for you so that what you think is sin is not sin anymore! You find it difficult to do Hijab? Do not feel bad about it! You can’t follow the Sunnah? Stop feeling bad about it! You couldn’t pray Sunnah rakahs, no need to feel bad about that! You can’t go to the Masjid to pray Jummah, no need to feel bad about that etc etc. They knock off piece by piece by piece of the Deen because they are reforming – they themselves say: we’re reformists! What does it mean? That we will reformulate the Deen in a formula that is acceptable for you! There is a very big problem there. And the problem is, sometimes I explain this to people as what we call, ‘Diet Islam’ like ‘Diet Pepsi’ Diet Pepsi is drunk by people who are sick and delusional! I’ll explain: Originally they are people who could drink Pepsi but for health reasons – maybe they have to go on a low-carb diet; maybe they have diabetes i.e. they are sick, basically – they have an inability to digest the full Pepsi and therefore the Marketers made Diet Pepsi for them because they were sick. è Therefore just like that a person who is spiritually sick, who cannot live a life of Taqwa – the reformist Muslim is there to convince them that I’ll give you diet Islam, agar aap ko Islam hazam nayi hora, you take Diet Islam. Okay, why did I say they’re delusional? Because, there is a very famous joke in America that who are the people who drink Diet Pepsi? They are the people who go to Mc. Donalds and they order a Big Mac, Super-Size fries and a Diet Pepsi. Now, if you can eat the Big Mac and you can eat the super- size fries, dropping down from Pepsi to diet Pepsi is not going to save you! Whatever droppings you got from Pepsi gets finished from just two of those fries let alone the Big Mac and the cheese and the rest of it…but, what their delusion is that they think that just because they are drinking Diet Pepsi they can go ahead and have the Big Mac and the Fries. è Just like that the person who has the Diet version of Islam thinks that now I have the moderate Islam, I can get away with sin. You can’t get away with sin. There are some things in Islam, they cannot change. May be two of the most timeless things in Islam that can never ever change are: The definition of Taqwa; and the definition of sin That will never ever change; that has got nothing to do with time, with place, with geography – that will never ever ever change! What was taqwa at the time of Syeddina RasoolAllahi sallallahu alai wassalam is taqwa in 2009 Pakistan! And what was a sin the time of RasoolAllah sallallahu alai wassalam will remain a sin in 2009 Pakistan! These two things can never ever be changed. But, the biggest problem with diet Islam… …to be continued, inshaAllah. Download the Talk MP3 HERE [Following is a transcription (not word-word) of a talk by Shaykh Kamaluddin Ahmed db on, “Retaining our spirituality after Ramadan. The original talk’s mp3 audio version is available on Shaykh’s official website’] zaynab academy

Taraweeh Summary 28th Night 29th Para From Surah Nabaa Till Surah Lail. 78. Suratun Naba : The Chapter of the Great News. Makkah – 40 Aayats This Surah in Brief: The detailed explanation of the Day of Re-compensation is based on the principles of the farmers. 1. Just as the plantation itself is the primary concern and the equipment of farming is supplied accordingly likewise in the system of the entire universe man is the only object of concern and everything else falls secondary. 2. Just as the plantation has a day of harvest whereby the crop and husk is separated, likewise here there is a need for a day of separation wherein the two types of people are distinguished. The Allaah conscious one's (who are like the crop) are rewarded, with the physical pleasures of Jannat. Besides their reward they will be additionally gifted. The evildoers will drink foul things in Jahannum. No intercession even by the angels will be of benefit for the sinners who will wish they were dust. 79. Suratun Naziaat : The Snatchers. Makkah – 46 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Re-compensation. Removing the thought that Qiyaamah is far-feteched by stating how the winds ‘remove men’s soul’ and all the dead will arise from a ‘single shake’. It is evident in the first example that at the very moment of the last breath everything is out of one's control in one instant. This is a physical change as explained in the story of Musa (Alayhis Salaam) and from one who claimed “I am the Rabb, most High”. Fir’oun was destroyed with his followers. In the second example an immediate spiritual change is evident. Just as we notice daily the physical change occurring likewise an analogy can be made on the universal changes or specific change. There will be two categories of people on Judgement Day :- 1.) The transgressers, who loved this world will proceed to Jahannum. 2.) The Allaah fearing, who constrained his souls desire will find home in Jannat. 80. Surah Abasa : The Chapter He (Who) Frowned. Makkah – 42 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Equality in teachings. 1. In teaching of Deen (Islaam) the worldly people should not be considered as related in the manner Nabi (S.A.W) treated Abdullaah ibn Umm Makhtum (R.A) the blindseeker of Haqq. 2. The eminence of the pages of the Noble Qur'aan, purified and exalted by the hands of the Noble (Sahabah) and pious, saints. 3. The beginning of creation and the end of life is mentioned sonot to be ungrateful. 4. In the needs of life, the poor and rich derive equal benefits then why should there be no equality in the teachings of Deen. 81. Suratut Takweer : The chapter of the Folding-up. Makkah – 29 Aayats This Surah in brief:- The manner in which a Nabi receives knowledge and from where it comes. Mention of the first ‘wahi’ when Nabi (S.A.W) saw Jibraeel in his original form. In the beginning a description of the Last hour given and lastly proclaiming the Quraan is a warning to the righteous.

Giving the Value of the Wheat and Barley as Sadaqatul Fitr Q: Is it necessary for one to give the actual wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr or can one give the value of the wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr? A: One can give the value of the wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr. ويجوز دفع القيمة وهي أفضل عند وجدان ما يحتاجه لأنها أسرع لقضاء حاجة الفقير وإن كان زمن شدة فالحنطة والشعير وما يؤكل أفضل من الدراهم (مراقي الفلاح مع حاشية الطحطاوى ص724) ( ودفع القيمة ) أي الدراهم ( أفضل من دفع العين على المذهب ) المفتى به جوهرة و بحر عن الظهيرية وهذا في السعة أما في الشدة فدفع العين أفضل كما لا يخفى وقال فى الشامية: قوله ( أي الدراهم ) ربما يشعر أنها المرادة بالقيمة مع أن القيمة تكون أيضا من الفلوس والعروض كما في البدائع و الجوهرة ولعله اقتصر على الدراهم تبعا للزيلعي لبيان أنها الأفضل عند إرادة دفع القيمة لأن العلة في أفضلية القيمة كونها أعون على دفع حاجة الفقير لاحتمال أنه يحتاج غيرالحنطة مثلا من ثياب ونحوها بخلاف دفع العروض وعلى هذا فالمراد بالدراهم ما يشمل الدنانيرتأمل قوله ( على المذهب المفتى به ) مقابله ما في المضمرات من أن دفع الحنطة أفضل في الأحوال كلها سواء كانت أيام شدة أم لا لأن في هذا موافقة السنة وعليه الفتوى منح فقد اختلف الإفتاء ط (شامى 2/366) وذكر في الفتاوى أن أداء القيمة أفضل من عين المنصوص عليه وعليه الفتوى (الفتاوى الهندية 1/192) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Does a 60 day fasting penalty apply one when a fast is not kept Q. If I did not keep Ramadaan fasts at all in the past, do I have to keep 60 fasts for each fast or each Ramadaan missed? How do I make up for it? A. If one did not fast at all, then only one Qadha fast has to be made for each missed fast. There is no 60 days penalty. The 60 days penalty is only if one kept the fast and broke it without a valid reason in Shariah. In addition to the 60 days penalty, one Qadha fast must be kept as well. (Maraaqil Falaah 247) And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai (Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh) Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Kaffarah for several Ramadhaans Q: If a person broke fasts at least once over several Ramdhaans during their youth, do they have to give kaffara just once for all the Ramdhaans or do they have to give kaffara seperatly for each year? A: The prefered opinion in the Hanafi mazhab in regard to discharging the kaffarah for breaking one's fast is as follows: If the fast was broken during several Ramadhaans due to having relations then a separate kaffarah is necessary for each Ramadhaan. However if the fast was broken during several Ramadhaans due to eating or drinking, one kaffarah on behalf of all will suffice. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. ولو تكرر فطره ولم يكفر للأول يكفيه واحدة ولو في رمضانين عند محمد وعليه الاعتماد بزازية و مجتبى وغيرهما واختار بعضهم للفتوى أن الفطر بغير الجماع تداخل وإلا لا (الدر المختار 2/ 413) قال الشامي : قوله ( وعليه الاعتماد ) نقله في البحر عن الأسرار ونقل قبله عن الجوهرة لو جامع في رمضانين فعليه كفارتان وإن لم يكفر للأولى في ظاهر الرواية وهو الصحيح اه قلت فقد اختلف الترجيح كما ترى ويتقوى الثاني بأنه ظاهر الرواية (رد المحتار 2/ 413) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Taraweeh Summary 27th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the night of Taraaweeh Download Now 28th Para From Sura Mujadalah till end of Mursalaat. 58. Surah Mujadalah : She who pleaded. This Surah in brief: Several topics are discussed: 1. The obligations of the Muslims Political Party. 2. Their own constitution, in obeying Allaah and His Rasul. 3. The Political Party elect their Head. 4. The execution of the Laws from the point of the leadership. 5. Mention is made of those people who are not worthy of being part of the politic Party. Also to break an old arab custom on divorce. Once a woman divorced she cannot re-marry, if her husband told her “Be on to me like my mothers back”. It is permissible to sit separately with the authorities in order to listen to the grievances. 1. The authorities should keep in mind that Allaah Ta'aala is All- Seeing 2. Their constitution in the Quraan and Sunnat. 3. The head of the Political Party should be a knowledgeable one. 4. Obedience to the Head. Those who keep friendship with the enemies of Islaam cannot be part of counselling body. Status of Sahabah (R.A) mentioned at end “Allaah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Allaah.” 59. Suratul Hashr : The Chapter of the Gathering. Madinah – 24 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Five issues are highlighted here: 1. The initiation of Muslim Rule, when Nabi(S.A.W) established the Muslim state in Madinah. 2. The reasons of survival, obeying Allaah. 3. The reasons of destruction, disobeying Allaah. 4. It is impossible for one who remains practical on the Qur'aan to be disgraced in the world. 5. The conditions of how to take benefit from the Noble Qur'aan. The causes of the Rule collapsing. The explanation is as following: That whenever hypocrites arise in any people through it may appear as if they are united with the people while secretly they hold good relations with the enemies and at the same time they make all-out effort for the friendship with them, then at this point the decline of the Rule begins. Therefore in this Surah the Muslims are informed of the conditions of such treacherous people so that the Muslims may take precautions. 1. It is impossible for a person to be disgraced in this world when he practises on the Noble Qur'aan. 2. The conditions of taking benefit from the Qur'aan i.e. until and unless there is not exclusive firm belief with regards to Allaah Ta'aala in the heart and no estimation of His might and strength then till then no benefit can be derived from the laws and Commands of man. 60. Suratul Mumtahinah : The Chapter of the examined One. Madinah : 13 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Breaking ties with the Kuffar (disbelievers). The reasons of breaking ties (who) expelled Nabi (S.A.W) from Makkah and waged war against Muslims and harmed Muslims. The categories of Kuffar are two kinds: 1. The first category are those with whom reconciliation is not permissible due to their extreme hatred for Muslims. 2. The second category is those with whom fighting is not permissible, who are not actively hostile to the Muslims. Show kindness and friendliness so that they be inclined to Islaam. 61. Suratus Saff : The Chapter of the Ranks. Madinah :14 Aayats This Surah in brief: The duties of the Self Sacrificers; There are three useful groups in any community: namely, the learned ones, the wealthy and the self-sacrificers. If these three groups fulfil their duties i.e unity and fulfilling their pledges, then such a community will strengthen and on the contrary if any one group neglects its duties then this communtiy will be destroyed. So for this reason Suratul Saff elaborates the duties of the Self-Sacrificers to be ready to spend their wealth for Allaah and Suratul Jumu'ah elaborates the duties of the learned and Suratul Munafiqeen exhorts the duties of the wealthy. 1. The status of the Self-sacrificers in the eyes of Allaah. 2. The punishment in the instance of not fulfilling the duties 3. The field of discharging these duties. Also Hadhrat Isa (Alayhis Salaam) and Hadhrat Musa (Alayhis Salaam) are mentioned. The prophecy of Hadhrat Isa(Alayhis Salaam) on the advent of Nabi Muhammad (S.A.W) stated, ‘A Nabi that shall come after me, whose name wil be Ahmed”. The reward of the most loved actions to Allaah. 62. Surah Jumuah : The Chapter of the Assembly (Friday) Prayer. Madinah – 11 Aayats This Surah in brief: The duties of the learned scholars (noble Ulema) as deputies of Nabi (S.A.W). To purify hearts and convey messages. 1. The duties of the learned Scholars. 2. The punishment in the instance of not fulfilling the duties. The with holding of Allaah’s bounties. 3. The standard of discharging the duties. No trade or worldy benefit must deter one from duties. Jumuah (Friday) is the day of the propagation of the Noble Qur'aan. For this reason it is incumbent upon every Muslim that he participates in the prayer. 63. Suratul Munafiqeen : The Chapter of the Hypocrites. Madinah – 11 Aayats. This Surah in brief: The duties of the wealthy, to aid the needy, like the Ansaar helped the Muhajireen. The wealthy will be governed by their wealth as Munafiqeen (hypocrites) if they do not spend in the path of Allaah in spite of having the means. The Munafiqeen tried to convince the Ansaar not to spend on the Muhajireen. The Muslims are forced to be alert by giving charity just so that the disease of hypocrisy does not grow from within, for when death comes, not one extra minute to do anything is given. 64. Surah Taghaboon : The Chapter of the mutual loss and gain. Madinah – 18 Aayats. This Surah in brief: 1. The verses of the souls and universe i.e. that loss is failure in the Aakhirat and gain is salvation in the world compel us to follow Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). 2. The following of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) will result in a great success on the day of Judgement. 3. Reasoning of the obstacles. The verses of the souls and universe compels us to follow Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) which will result in a great success on the Day of Judgement. V2 regarding the souls, V5 regarding the universe, V9 regarding the great success. Many difficulties will be encounted when one strives to follow the Light (Nur) and at these times one should not deviate from the path. The obstacles should be removed. i.e. all these obstacles which may stand in the way of good action and Imaam , like the Prophetic call by saying, “Will mortals be our guides”, spouses and children behave like enemies. 65. Suratut Talaq : The Chapter of Divorce. Madinah: 12 Aayats This Surah in brief: In Huququl Ibaad (i.e. Rights of the people) it is not permissible to amend or abrogate any law. Issues pertaining to divorce and iddah (waiting time after divorce). The divine punishment of Allaah Ta'aala also appear’s due to amendment and abrogations of Huququl-Ibaad. Not to harass or make life untolerable for the women in iddah, but to spend on them. 66. Suratut Tahreem : The chapter of Holding. Madinah 12 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Nothing should serve as a hindrance to the standard duty (obligation of man). Even if the pure wives of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) had to serve as a hindrance to his standard obligations, then he would have divorced them too. On the analogy of the above it is duty of the Muslims to save their kith and kin from Jahannam together with themselves i.e. people should not be obstacles to each other in the carrying out of their standard duties in Islaam. The good recompense of turning to Allaah genuinely, like the wife of Fir’oun who prayed “ My Rabb, build for me a house in Jannat, in Your mist, and deliver me from Fir’oun and his evil actions” and Hadhrat Maryam (Alayhis Salaam). Worldly relationships with the Divine do not matter when one is not any subservient to Allaah, like the wives of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam) and Lut (Alayhis Salaam). 67. Surah Mulk : The Chapter of Sovereignty. Makkah – 30 Aayats. This Surah in brief: It is said to the oppressors, accept Allaah Ta'aala as the Sovereign to the system of the universe and give proof of loyalty! Look at His flawless creations. Allaah Ta'aala is the Sovereign of the entire universe because, He has created it. Whosoever rebels against His sovereignty will be flung into prison and that prison is Jahannum. It will be roaring and screaming, bursting with rage. Whosoever proves loyalty and leaving Allaah will be forgiven and rewarded tremendously. He i.e Allaah is capable of inflicting various types of punishments From the heavens and earths, give thanks to He, who has given us ears, eyes and a heart. Your armies (i.e. armies of the opposers) are incompetent in comparison to His. 68. Suratul Qalam : Chapter of the Pen. Makkah – 52 Aayats. This Surah in brief: If you (i.e. Kuffar) declare this Deen to be fake then you also have pens in your possession so write a Qur'aan similar to this. These Kuffar made allegations on Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) will receive countless rewards for His patience. Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was told not to accept any of their matters. These people will in the end endure losses like the people of the Orchids (as mentioned in Surah Kahf) who decided to pick fruit the next morning without saying “If Allaah wills.” Yes indeed! The opposers and supporters can never be equal. Yunus (Alayhis Salaam) is mentioned and that the Quraan is an admonition to mankind is reiterated. 69. Suratul Haaqqah: The Chapter of the Sure Reality. Makkah – 52 Aayats This Surah in brief: Re-compensations on actions are received both in this world and the hereafter. Everything will be exposed and no secrets concealed. Those who are given the Name – Amal in the right hand will go to Jannat. Whilst those who are given the book in the left hand will know that their wealth avaled them not. The nations of Aad, Thamud and Fir'oun etc. received punishment in this world and will still receive more in the hereafter. a. This Noble Qur'aan was brought down by the esteemed messenger (i.e. Jibrael (Alayhis Salaam). b. It is the Sustainer of the universe who revealed it. c. Nevertheless, only the Allaah conscious one's will derive benefit. 70. Suratul Ma'arij : the Chapter of the Ways of Ascent. Makkah – 44 Aayats. This Surah in brief: A detailed discription on the Day of Reward and Punishment. A detailed discription on the Day of Re-compensation, heavens became like molten brass, mountains like foating wool, sinners will sacrifice their kith and kin for salvation, but in vain. The praiseworthy qualities of the Jannaties (i.e. People of Paradise), who were steadfast in Salaat, gave charity, believed in the Aakhirat, feared Allaah’s punishment, protected their chastity, maintained their trusts and fulfilled their promises. Also gave proper witness. Leave the deniers of Qiyamat in their immoral and vain pursuit for they will be present on Judgement Day, to witness all that they did. 71. Suratun Noah : The Chapter of Noah (Alayhis Salaam). Makkah – 28 Aayats. This Surah in brief: The propagation procedures of the Nabis by stating the example of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam) to his people. The purpose of Tabligh (propagation), pleasuring Allaah, piety and obedience. The day and night activities in Tabligh (i.e. propagation), as done by Nuh(Alayhis Salaam), aloud in public and secretly in private. The arrangement of excellent results by accepting the commands, salvation in totality. If the invited ones do not appreciate the sincerity of the inviter like thrusting their fingers in their ears and covering their heads, then the mere pain of the oppressed one's heart is good enough to cause such people to burn (i.e. in hell-fire). The rejectors of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam)’s call were drowned. 72. Suratul Jinn : The chapter of the Jinn. Makkah - 23 Aayats This Surah in brief: Just as the right-minded human beings are thirsty for the life giving water of the Qur'aan similarly are the right minded Jinn looking forward to this Qur'aan. The righteous Jinn take immediate effect by listening to the Qur'aan, and they immediately proceed to propagate the message to their people. The purpose of Tabligh (propagation) is invitation towards Allaah, by the Nabi, which is now the duty of Muslims. The Nabis are not possessors of any one's loss or gain. Their duty is the propagation of the Divine Laws. 73. Suratul Muzammil : The Chapter of the One Folded in Garments. Makkah – 20 Aayats This Surah in brief: The principles of a propagator. The propagator prepares himself before the propagation, keeping vigil at night, reciting the Quraan and keeping in focus the level of the people. Time allocation of a propagator; The connection of propagator with Allaah; because worry is very difficult and one becomes like a stranger. The destruction of the opposers after the propagation. The acts of worship have been moderated because the era of the people of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is so much more vast. 74. Suratul Muddath’thir : The Chapter of the Wrapped-One. Makkah – 56 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has to only fulfil the rights of propagation to the creation of Allaah and via him all his followers to warn people of the Aakhirat, and leave the destruction of the opposers to Allaah. Human pride is the major cause and hinderance in recognising the Haqq. If the denial remains perpetual and the aversion from physical and monetary acts of worship continues then entrance to Hell is definite and salvation impossible. Conversation between the dwellers of Jannat and Jahannum reveals that the Jahanamis reached there because 1.) they did not pray or 2.) feed the hungry or 3.) were involved in vain disputes and 4.) denied Aakhirat. 75. Suratul Qiyaamah : The Chapter of Judgement Day. Makkah – 40 Aayats This Surah in brief: The Confirmation of Judgement Day. Confirmation of Qiyaamah by verse of the Souls which states, when eyesight shall be dazed and the moon and sun brought together. The harms of denying Qiyaamah, when man will “whither shall I flee”. The reasons of denying Qiyaamah, by man bearing witness against himself. The various categories of people on Qiyaamah, evil ones to be punished and pious rewarded. Removing the thought of Qiyaamah being far-fetched, by stating we have not been sent without purpose. Allaah has created us from nothing and has the Qudraat to give life to the dead. 76. Suratul Dahr : The Chapter of Time or Man. Makkah – 31 Aayats This Surah in brief: Negation of atheism or materialism. Affirmation of a Creation, from nothing. Types of Man, those who choose good and those who chose evil. The qualities of those who accept a Creator, are :- 1.) fulfil vows, 2.) fear the Day of Judgment 3.) feed the poor. The rewards of their actions. The way of those who obey the Creator, by remembering Him at dawn and in the evening and prostrate at night. The explanation of the helplessness of the creation, who are ungrateful to their Rabb and leave behind a sorrow laden day. 77. Suratul Mursalaat : The Chapter of Those Sent Forth. Makkah – 50 Aayats This Surah in Brief: The issue of recompensation, stressed by the words “Oh, woe on the day to the deniers” which appears 10 times in 50 Aayats. A detailed explanation of the Day of Recompensation. The Dreadful consequences of those who deny the Day of Recompensation i.e. no shade nor shelter from the blazing flames. The excellent rewards for those who believe in the Day of Recompensation, who will stay in cool shades and fountains. A repeated warning, is stated in the Aayat “In which revelation, after this, will they then believe.”

Taraweeh Summary 26th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 26th of Taraaweeh Download Now 27th Para from 1.5 of Surah Zaariyaat till end of Surah Hadeed. 1. Compensation of actions is certain. 2. The purpose of the creation if Man and Jinn, is to worship Allaah. 52. Suratul Toor : The Chapter of the Mountain Sinai. Makkah 49 Aayats. This Surah in Brief: The punishment of evil actions is certain. The punishment will befall the antagonists of the truth. Allaah Ta'aala commands Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) to continue propagating the same message which all Ambiyaa did. Do they think that by them not accepting your directives it will prevent the forthcoming events. Mt. Sinai is where Moosa (Alayhi Salaam) received ‘wahy’ and saw Allaah’s glory. 53. Suratun Najm : The Chapter of the Stars. Makkah – 62 Aayats This Surah in Brief The traditions or sayings of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) are Divine Revelation too and your (i.e. Kufr) beliefs are based on mental evaluations and are pure mental assumptions and do not be bothered about these. Also 1. Do not these people know that every person will be recompensed for their actions. 2. Allaah Ta'aala will recompense the people by Himself, therefore 3. He ruined Aad, Thamud, the people of Noah (Alayhis Salaam) etc as punishment for their evil actions. 4. Meeraj is also mentioned. 54. Suratul Qamar : The Chapter of the Moon. Makkah : 55 Aayats This Surah in brief:- Removing the idea that Qiyaamat (Judgement Day) is a far-fetched thing. Qiyaamat means when the whole universe will be in a condition of turmoil and havoc. The matter regarding the breaking of a heavenly body (i.e. the splitting of the moon) from the universe is a clear proof that the remaining heavenly bodies will also encounter weaknesses and perish. 1. Removing the thought that Judgement day is far-fetched. 2. A reminder of the visitations of Allaah in the next 3 rukus. The story of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam), his call, the rain and the ark. Resting thereafter on Mount Judi, border of Turkey. The statement; “We have made the Quraan easy to remember, but will anyone take heed” appears 4 times. 55. Suratur Rahmaan : The Chapter of the Compassionate. Madinah – 78 Aayats This Surah in Brief: This Surah is an answer to the question "Who is Ar-Rahmaan?" which the Kuffar posed. Allaah knows best! A reminder of the bounties of Allaah. 1. Everything will definitely perish. 2. That Benefactor who has showed favours upon you will take your reckoning. 3. Those who misused the favours will be dealt with severly. Allaah will reward those who use their favours properly by granting them Jannat and its delights and two gardens. The words “then which of Your Rabb’s favours you deny” appears 31 times in this Surah. 56. Suratul Waqiah : The Chapter of that which must come to pass. Makkah – 96 Aayats This Surah in Brief :- On the day of Judgement there will be three categories of people. Those on the right, left and foremost. Two categories, the right and the foremost, will be saved and the third one, the left, will be doomed. 1. The categories briefly outlined, the righteousness and those who accepted the truth upon presentation, are the successful. 2. Mention is made of the bounties of the two saved categories will receive. Then :- 1. Mention is made of how Allaah will deal with the Ashabush Shima (i.e. the dwellers of hell). 2. Removing the thought that resurrection is far-fetched, by mentioning the natural surroundings. A repetition on how Allaah will deal with all three categories as a conclusion. 57. Suratul Hadeed : The Chapter of Iron. Madinah – 29 Aayats. This Surah in Brief: The manner in which to achieve Dominion. 1. If one desires respect and authority then one should lay oneself completely to obey the orders of Allaah. 2. Learn how to spend in the path of Allaah. 3. When one spends then in this world his Imaan strengthens and in the Aakhirat (hereafter) he receives Nur (i.e. celestial light) 4. When one avoids spending (in the path of Allaah) then in this world he acquires hypocrisy and the Nur is snatched away from him in the Aakhirat (hereafter). When one avoids spending in the path of Allaah then he is diseased with vainglory and amassment in wealth and offspring, etc. Allaah has mercy and compassion in sight for His creation. There should be no blending of innovations with these laws revealed from Allaah Ta'aala. The role of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam) and Ibrahim (Alayhis Salaam) as Allaah’s Nabi’s is stated, believers will be rewarded with this nur and pardon.

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Taraweeh Summary 25th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 25th night of Taraaweeh Download Now 26th Para from Sura Ah qaaf till 1.5 Ruku of Sura Zaariyaat. 46. Suratul Ahqaaf : The Sand Dunes. Makkah – 34 Aayats. This Surah in Brief :- The sand dunes of Hadhramout, Yemen, where Hood (A.S) was sent to Aad were destroyed. Providing a period for contemplations after having presented the invitation (of the truth) is part of the system of Allaah. Show kindness to parents. The time period of everything is appointed therefore the annihilation of the Kuffar, because of their turning away, is also fixed. Jinn who listened to Nabi (S.A.W) praying became Muslims. It is part of the system of Allaah to provide a period to repent to the Kuffar after they have turned away (from the truth). The mention of the nation of Aad is made by way of a reminder of the visitation of Allaah. (i.e. people are afflicted with a punishment due to denying the warning of a warner/inviter). Every Muslim must be an exponent of the Quraan. Those who turn away from the Noble Book will not be able to save themselves at the time when the punishment comes. Nevertheless to provide time for reform is still part of the system of Allaah. Patience must be shown whilst preaching. 47. Surah Muhammad : The Chapter of the Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) Madinah – 38 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Islaam is compared against Kufr (i.e. disbelief) and Nifaaq (hypocrisy). War captives should be freed with a condition or after taking ransom. The comparison of Islaam against Kufr. Jannat is described. Rivers of water, milk honey and wine. The comparison of Islaam against Kufr and Nifaaq is made. Believers are encouraged to invoke Allaah for forgiveness. Allaah will expose the malice which the hypocrites have against Muslims. The comparison of Islaam against kufr and Nifaaq is once again done. Asserts have been given as test. Is one prepared to sacrifice. Know the life of this world is nothing but sport and past time. Muslims who guard against evil will be rewarded in abundace. 48. Suratul Fath : The Chapter of the Conquest (Victory). Madinah : 29 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Glad tidings on the victory of Islaam with the conditions of the victory, via the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah. 1. Mention is made of the four qualities of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), one seen by Allaah, a witness, a bearer of good news and warner. 2. The Divine Curse upon the hypocrites and polytheists and the prophecy of their admittance into hell. Mention is made of those who remained behind and the helpless ones. The consequences of taking a pledge of death. Then, 1. A general announcement on the dominance of Islaam 2. The followers of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) are persuaded to accept one principle i.e. they should be hard against the disbeliever's and soft amongst themselves. 49. Suratul Hujaraat : The Chapter of the Apartments (chambers). Madinah : 18 Aayats This Surah in Brief: The rules and regulations of mutual relations and social ethics amongst the Muslims is stated. 1. How should one behave with his Ameer (leader) explained. 2. How should one maintain the relationship with those who are based in the headquarters and perchance the relationship is spoiled then how should one rectify the situation stated. Such a mode of conduct should be exercised amongst each other that no tension should be felt. Personal opinions must not overrule laws of Shariat. Practice justice and seek the truth. Do not degrade anyone nor call any one by a nickname, avoid suspicion and spying. Do not backbite. 50. Surah Qaaf : The Chapter of the Cave. Makkah – 49 Aayats. This Surah in Brief : Confirming the issues on Re-compensation. Following points mentioned :- 1. Had these people contemplated over the Noble Qur'aan then amongst themselves no doubt would have remained concerning Prophethood. 2. The actual reason of denial is the denial of the Day of Re-compensation. 3. Had these people pondered over the annihilation of the previous nations, they would realise that the cause of their destruction was in reality belying of the Nabis. 4. These people are the deniers of Re-compensation while the beleivers are preparing for it every moment of time. 5. On that day (i.e. Judgement Day) the deviated ones and the deceivers will blame each other, this hostility will be futile. 6. It is necessary to respect Allaah and to return to Him through penitence in order to be saved from this punishment. 7. If they continue doing so then you should continuing strengthening your connection with Allaah daily, and 8. Continue disciplining the eager ones. 51. Suratuz Zaariyaat : The Chapter of the Winds. Makkah – 60 Aayats This Surah in brief: Compensation of every action is certain in the 1st and 3rd ruku. The pious will stay amidst gardens and fountains. Re-compensation will definitely occur. Stories of Ibrahim (A.S) and Musa (A.S) mentioned together with the people of Aad and Thamud.

Taraweeh Summary 24th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 24th night of Taraaweeh Download Now 25th Para from the 5.2 Ruku of Surah Haa Meem Sijda till end of Surah Jathiya. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan and the purpose of the Noble Qur'aan itself is an invitation towards Tawheed. 42. Suratush Shura: the chapter of the Councel. Makkah – 35 Aayats This Surah in brief :- Mutual constitution is a basic social principle. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. In particular reference is made to the fact that the Revelation of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was similar to the revelation of the past Nabi, hence there is no possibility of them denying anything is mentioned. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. Particularly reference is made to the similarity of the Revelation of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) to other Nabis, like Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa and Isa (Alayhis Salaam). An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan and a description of the day of Doom. Those who disputed in the signs of Allaah will never be saved. Yes! Those who bring faith will be granted salvation and this is their praiseworthy quality. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. 43. Suratuz Zukhruf : The chapter of the Ornaments of Allaah. This Surah in Brief: The Noble Qur'aan in plain arabic will not be raised from the earth by you turning away from it. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan by a reminder of the visitation of Allaah. Generally gold and silver are a barrier to accept Truth. An answer is given to the Kuffar of Makkah to clear a doubt. Ibrahim (Alayhis Salaam), Musa (Alayhis Salaam) and Isa (Alayhis Salaam) mentioned. The result of the teachings of the Noble Qur'aan is the lesson of Tawheed. So whenever the mention of Essa (Alayhis Salaam) is a human being comes then the Kuffar of Makkah used to say that the Noble Qur'aan respects the Lord of the Christians but it abuses our Lords. An answer to the above doubt is given. Allaah’s bondsmen who submitted to Allaah will not fear on the Day of Judgment. An invitation to the Noble Qur’aan is repeated. 44. Suratud Dukhan : The Chapter of the Smoke. Makkah – 59 Aayats. This Surah in Brief :- An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. The illuminated Book was revealed on the Blessed Night and it is on this Blessed Night the decision of all matters are made in principle. If any one does not follow the Noble Qur'aan then he will not be able to save himself from the worldly and hereafter torments. A reminder of the visitation of Allaah. Fir'oun was affiliated with worldly punishments because he turned from the Divine Laws. A reminder of the visitations of Allaah. The nation of Tubb'a(the people of Himyar, in Arabic) were annihilated due to their opposition to the Divine Laws. Allaah announces a punishment in the Aakhirat (hereafter) for those who deny the Divine Laws. 45. Suratul Jathiyah : The Kneeling down. Makkah – 37 Aayats This Surah in Brief: An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. A further detailed topic discussed is that honour and respect is limited within the confines of following the Noble Qur'aan. Disgrace is inevitable on those who abandon the following of the Book of Allaah. You should follow that Shariah (code of life) which you received, through the medium of the Qur'aan, and do not pay any attention to the desires of the Kuffar. Sound mindedness is taken away when one abandons the following of the Book of Allaah. Those who mocked the signs of Allaah will be deprived of Divine Mercy on Judgement Day and they will be flung into hell. On the Day of Judgement the whole of humanity will kneel down. For thinking people, the creations, beasts, night, day, rain and winds are signs.

Sincerity Sincerity and exclusive devotion to Allāh alone is the central tenet of Islam. In sūrah al-Zumar, which was revealed before the migration to Abyssinia and which is a concise statement of what Islam is all about, this tenet is repeated four times. It begins with a command and a statement of principle: إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَا إِلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ بِالْحَقِّ فَاعْبُدِ اللَّهَ مُخْلِصًا لَّهُ الدِّينَ. أَلَا لِلَّهِ الدِّينُ الْخَالِصُ Surely We have revealed the Book to you with truth; so worship Allāh making your submission exclusive for Him. Remember, Allāh alone deserves the exclusive submission. (Az-Zumar, 39:2-3) Then it reiterates the command: قُلْ إِنِّي أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَعْبُدَ اللَّهَ مُخْلِصًا لَّهُ الدِّينَ Say, “I have been ordered to worship Allāh, making my submission exclusive to Him. (Az-Zumar, 39:11) And again it asserts a statement of fact: قُلِ اللَّهَ أَعْبُدُ مُخْلِصًا لَّهُ دِينِي Say, “It is Allāh whom I worship, making my submission exclusive to Him. (Az-Zumar, 39:14) Those who believe in Allāh being the sole creator and master of this universe still run the danger of losing the purity of their devotion due to lusts and desires. Attaining and maintaining this purity is a life long struggle. It helps to realize that of all groups of Muslims, the Companions had the highest level of sincerity. And their unique status is due entirely to it. That is why Allāh announced in the Qur’ān that He was pleased with them, while Allāh does not accept anything which has any taint of insincerity. Learning about their lives and keeping an eye on their examples is thus an effective way of nurturing this sincerity. Qur'an Reflections Al-Balagh

Taraweeh Summary 23rd Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 23rd night of Taraaweeh Download Now 24th from Start of Ruku 3 of Surah Zoomar till 5.2 Ruku of Surah Ha Meem Sijda. An invitation to sincerity in worship and to be grateful to Allaah by a reminder of the visitations of Allaah. Allaah announces Divine Protection for the sincere worshippers. Intercession is not given to the insincere worshippers. The announcement of salvation for the sincere worshippers, who tremble at its wahy, their skins and hearts melt at the rememberance of Allaah. The chastisement of those who abandon sincerity. The consequences of the sincere and insincere ones pertaining to after-life. 40. Suratul Mu'min : The Chapter of the Believer. Makkah – 85 Aayats This Surah in Brief: - All these seven Surah's which begin with the Haa Meerm were revealed in the Makkan period. Each of these Surah's extend an invitation towards the Noble Qur'aan. Nevertheless each one has a distinct mode of approach. A believing relative of Fir’oun speaks in favour of Musa (Alayhis Salaam). Nuh (Alayhis Salaam) is mentioned. Hence, this Surah (Al Mu'min) warns the opposers of the Lofty Qur'aan. Allaah forgives sins and accepts repentance. The opposers of the Lofty Qur'aan are warned by way of a reminder on the visitation of Allaah about the angels carrying the Arsh of Allaah. A reminder of the events after death. A reminder of the visitation of Allaah once again. The visitation of Allaah and on the events after death together in Ruku, people’s hearts will jump up to their throats. The opposers of the Noble Qur'aan are warned by way of a reminder on events after death once again. Which of Allaah’s signs did you deny ? The opposers of the Noble Qur'aan are warned by way of an reminder on events after death once again. A reminder of the bounties of Allaah and His visitations are mentioned. 41. Surah Haa Meem As Sajdah: the chapter of the Haa Meem, the Prostration (Fussilat: (Revelations well Expanded) Makkah – 54 Aayats This Surah in brief: An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. The Qur'aan was revealed on the demand of "Ar-Rahman" (The compassionate) and "Ar-Raheem (The Most merciful). Stories of Aad and Thamud mentioned. An invitation to The Noble Qur'aan is a continual theme and was designed as an invitation towards Tawheed (monotheism). The skin will testify against man. In addition to this is a reminder of the bounties of Allaah and His visitations too. In addition to this is a reminder of the events after death. Dead earth revived by rain. In addition to this is a reminder of the events after death.

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A Perfect Muslim By Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh The Prophet Muhammad sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has stated: A (complete and perfect) Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand people are safe. (An-Nasa‘ī) To be a perfect Muslim it is necessary to fulfil all of the requirements of Islām. One of these is to ensure that one does not cause harm to another human being, Muslim or non-Muslim. This is an extremely important component of the teachings of Islām. In the above hadīth, the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam’s use of the word ‘tongue’ encompasses all forms of speech, whilst the word ‘hand’ represents all physical actions. It means therefore, that no one can be a perfect Muslim unless the rest of Allāh ta‘ālā’s bondsmen are safe from any harm originating from him. Someone who performs salāh, pays zakāh, observes fasts, recites the Qur’ān in abundance and gives plenty in sadaqah cannot be classed a perfect believer if at the same time he also causes people heartache through his words or actions. A person who, without any valid reason, causes hurt to another human being is a Muslim, but not a perfect or complete Muslim. The religion of Islām branches out into five major areas: ‘aqā’id (beliefs), ‘ibādāt (worship), akhlāq (morals and character), mu‘āmalāt (transactions) and mu‘āsharah (etiquettes of social life). The branch of mu‘āsharah, or social etiquettes, is based on the above-mentioned saying of the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. In today’s climate, there can be no more effective method of popularising Islām than the world’s Muslims embracing this branch of faith and living in accordance with it. If Muslims adopt the Islāmic etiquettes of social interaction, it will dispel the many misunderstandings created about Islām and Muslims, making it much easier for non-Muslims to understand and come closer to Islām. Adopting the Islāmic way of dealing with people gives rise to occasions when a Muslim’s compassionate nature stands out. Intelligent people invariably pick up on such behaviour and become curious as to why, for example, a Muslim in a position to say or do something hurtful to another person does not do so. A time eventually comes when they enquire from the Muslim in question, presenting an opportunity for him to explain that he was only doing what the Prophet Muhammad sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam taught, and that it is a major principle of Islām that no human being should be caused undue distress. This is an extract from the booklet ‘Islām: A Message of Mercy’ published by the Islāmic Da'wah Academy.

Taraweeh Summary 22nd Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 22nd night of Taraaweeh Download Now 23rd Para from 1.7 Ruku of Sura Zumoor- (The Throngs) A detailed explanation of the issue on Prophethood. Quraan is a book full of wisdom. Book from the Merciful. People must take head. A detailed explanation of the issue on Tawheed. Look at nature, the things created in plants, living things observe the night and day, the sun and the moon, revelation and heavenly bodies. A detailed explanation on the issue on recompensation. After the trumpet is blown the dead will rise up from the graves, no soul will suffer any injustice. A repetition of the 3 issue as a conclusion: 1. Prophethood; 2. Tawheed; 3. Recompensation. 37. Suratus Saffaat : The Chapter of those raised in Ranks. Makkah- 182 Aayats This Surah in Brief :- An invitation to Tawheed (monotheism) The reason that people negate recompensation i.e.Jannat and Jahannum is because they do not see the need of Tawheed. Status of Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Haroon, Ilyaas, Loot and Yunus are mentioned in quick succession. Ibrahim (Alayhis Salaam)’s duaa ‘grant me a pious son’ mentioned. In addition, a reminder of activities after death is made. The success of the Muwahideen (monotheists) is mentioned in the last three rukus. 38. Surah S_ad . Makkah- 88 Aayats. This Surah in Brief :- Revealed during social boycott of Nabi (S.A.W) and his family by the Quraish. All the past nations were ruined due to them belying the Nabis and had these nations opted respect and had they returned to Allaah through penitence they could have saved themselves. The Kuffar of Makkah regarded the Messenger of Qur'aan as a magician/sorcerer whereas in reality the denial was the very same reason for the destruction of all the previous nations. Mention is made of Ayyub, Ibrahim, Ishaaq, Ya’qub, Ismail, Ilyaas and Dhul Khifl (Alayhis Salaam). Even now if they (Kuffar) are prepared to choose respect and return to Allaah through penitence, the Divine Mercy of Allaah is prepared to enshroud them. Note: these incidents are narrated for us to take a lesson from. From these narrations it is learned that through penitence and seeking forgiveness the Divine Mercy of Allaah returns. The Divine Mercy of Allaah would return if these people can only choose respect and penitence. Note: After this verse, mention is made of the incident of Suliman (Alayhis Salaam)’s great respect for Allaah. Respect and penitence to Allaah is the transforming Divine Mercy and the opposers should actually opt for this. The need for returning to Allaah through penitence. 39. Suratuz Zumar : The throngs. Makkah – 75 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Sincerity in Worship. An invitation is given to sincerity in worship by recalling the bounties of Allaah and the activities to occur after death.

Taraweeh Summary 21st Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 21st night of Taraaweeh Download Now 22nd Para : Wa May Yakhnuut from 3½ Ruku of Surah Anbaas till 1.7 Ruku of Surah Yaseen. A detailed explanation of issue two from the first verse i.e. Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is not to hated. A detailed explanation of the third issue. One can marry the wives of his adopted sons (i.e. after they divorce of course) because they do not become ones real/natural sons. A detailed explanation of the fourth issue Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) understood the interests of the Believers more than they knew themselves. When these types of qualities were found in Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) then due to his blessings, he understood the interests of the Muslims much more. A detailed explanation of issues five and six. The real wives of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) are the spiritual mothers of the believers. Their veneration and sacredness is like that of a mother and to marry them is eternally forbidden yet they are not your mothers by lineage. For this reason Laws of Hijab are not strictly observed with them. A detailed explanation of issue seven. The Nabis will be questioned on the Day of Judgement if they conveyed the message and what was the outcome thereof. The Ummat should value the Divine Laws now so that on Judgement Day you could testify in their favour. Then issues eight is stated. O Muslims! Stay away from hurting your Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) in any way and learn how to discharge your obligations from the Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) himself. 34. Suratul Saba: The Chapter Of Sheba. Makkah- 54 Aayats. This Surah in Brief:- The subject matter here is the clarification on the issue of reward and punishment. The denial of reward and punishment. 1) if these people (Kuffar) could become thankful then they would attain leadership like that of Nabis, Dawood (Alayhis Salaam) –plants, mountains and birds used to sing in praise of Allaah with him- and Suliman (Alayhis Salaam)- who understood the speech of birds and animals, jinns were assigned to work for him- and 2) if they refuse to do so then they will be deprived from the favour just as the people of Saba were. If one does not maintain a connection with Allaah due to the fear of reward and punishment then to have a connection with everything else besides Allaah will be of no use too. The dispute between a deviated and the one mislead on the Day of Recompensation is mentioned. The deviated and misled ones will be disgusted and disappointed with those very objects of worship that they had confidence in. Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was informed to tell us that he has not personal motive in letting us know of the Day of Recompense. 35. Surah Fatir : The Chapter of the Origins of the Creation. Makkah- 45 Aayats. This Surah in Brief: The necessary warnings are brought through the medium of the Nabis before the Day of Recompensation so that at the time of assessment it cannot be said that we were seized uninformed. There is no Creator but Allaah Ta'aala and the promise of seizure is a true one. Therefore if one desires reformation he should be practical on the teachings he received through the medium of the great Angels i.e. huge angels with wings. Just as brackish sea water and sweet ocean water cannot be equal likewise a beneficiary of revelation and its rejecter can never be equal. Just as light and darkness, shade and sun, the living and the dead cannot be equal likewise a beneficiary of revelation and its rejecter can never be equal. Just as various tastes, colours and specialties can be achieved from water substance the heart experiences various conditions once the door of Divine Mercy is open unto it. All created to serve humanity, but some call upon useless idols. We (i.e. Allaah) have opened the door of Divine Mercy by making you our vice-regents so if you take benefit then the gain is yours otherwise the loss is yours too. 37. Surah Yasin. Makkah- 83 Aayats This Surah in Brief :- Three issues in brief: 1. Prophethood; 2. Tawheed (monotheism – Unity of Allaah); 3. Reward and recompensation i.e. heart of the Quraan.

Ramadān: The Month of Generosity By Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Spending one’s wealth for the cause of Allāh ta‘ālā is a very important aspect of Dīn and holds great rewards. Allāh ta‘ālā says: The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allāh is like a grain that grows seven ears, each ear having a hundred grains. And Allāh multiplies [the reward further] for whom He wills. Allāh is All-Embracing, All-Knowing. (2:261) Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said: The servants [of Allāh ta‘ālā ] do not rise any morning except that two angels descend. One of them says, ‘O Allāh, give more to the one who spends [in the cause of Allāh ta‘ālā ],’ and the other says, ‘O Allāh, bring ruin to the one who withholds.’ (Al-Bukhārī) Indeed, s adaqah extinguishes the Wrath of Ar-Rabb, and prevents an unpleasant death. (At-Tirmidhī) S adaqah does not decrease wealth. (Muslim) Allāh says, ‘O son of Ādam, spend; I will spend on you.’ (Al-Bukhārī) The month of Ramadān is a month of generosity. Spending for the cause of Allāh ta‘ālā, just like other good deeds, increases greatly in reward during this blessed month. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam, who was the most generous of people, was even more generous during the month of Ramadān. Ibn ‘Abbās t says: The Messenger of Allāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam was the most generous of people, and he was the most generous in the month of Ramadān, when Jibra’īl ‘alayhis salām would visit him. He would visit every night in Ramadān and revise the Qur’an with Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. Indeed, Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam was more generous than the [swift] blowing wind [that brings rain]. (Al-Bukhārī) We should try our utmost to emulate our beloved Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam by being as generous as possible in this blessed month. The percentage we spend for Allāh ta‘ālā during Ramadān should be greater than the percentage outside of Ramadān. We should spend as much voluntary charity in good causes as we can, at the same time ensuring there is no negligence as far as the obligatory duty of zakāh is concerned. The consequences of withholding zakāh are indeed severe: And those who hoard their gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allāh, announce unto them a painful punishment. On the Day when it will be heated in the Fire of Jahannam and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks and their backs. [it will be said to them,] ‘This is what you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what you used to hoard.’ (9:34-35) Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said: He who, despite being given wealth by Allāh, does not discharge his zakāh, his wealth will be made into a poisonous, bald-headed snake with two black spots over its eyes. It will coil itself around his neck on the Day of Qiyāmah and then bite his cheeks and say, ‘I am your wealth! I am your treasure!’ (Al-Bukhārī) The following advice should be kept in mind when assessing one’s compliance with the rules of zakāh: 1. Fix a date when zakāh is to be calculated. The date is governed by when an individual reached the nisāb of zakāh and must be according to the Islamic Calendar. It must be a set date and not just estimated, as that would mean leaving the obligation of zakāh unfulfilled. Take the example of someone who calculated his zakāh on the 1st of Ramadān last year. This year he has £10,000 on the 1st Ramadān but the day ends without him calculating his zakāh. The next day, the 2nd Ramadān, he spends £5,000, and then on the 3rd Ramadān he finally sits down and calculates his zakāh. In this example he should have paid zakāh on £10,000, but due to not fixing a date he paid only on £5,000, half of what he owed. 2. Just as it is important to give zakāh at the right time, it is also important to calculate it correctly. Some people give a bit here and a bit there and assume they have given enough, when in fact they have fallen short of their obligation. It is essential therefore to learn from authentic ‘ulamā how to set a date and calculate zakāh properly. Many people give their zakāh in Ramadān and feel they are gaining all the rewards of generosity that the month promises, but they overlook voluntary spending completely or to a large extent. Zakāh and voluntary spending are separate a‘māl in Islam and each should be given due attention. If we give a portion of zakāh to a project to help orphans, we should give some voluntary charity as well. And just as we should look for the most appropriate and rewarding recipients to give our zakāh to, we should also look for the most rewarding places to spend voluntarily. Indeed, the types of recipients of zakāh are limited, as prescribed by the Sharī‘ah, but the avenues where we can spend voluntarily are numerous. In the Month of Generosity the rewards of voluntary deeds are elevated to the value of obligatory deeds, so voluntary spending should be a major part of our a‘māl. And not just during Ramadān; during every auspicious occasion e.g. 15th night of Sha‘bān, day of ‘Arafah, Laylat-ul-Qadr etc., spending in the cause of Allāh ta‘ālā should be part and parcel of our extra ‘ibādah. One step further, voluntary spending, within one’s means, should be made a routine throughout the year and should be budgeted for accordingly. Finally, we should make a special point of spending in the nights of Ramadān. Although every moment of Ramadān is special, there is a particularly special night, Laylat-ul-Qadr, which will greatly multiply the reward for spending. If we spend £10 on Laylat-ul-Qadr, we will be rewarded as if we had made a £10 donation every night for over eighty-three years, for the reward of good deeds on that night is better than a thousand months (83 years and 4 months). Some ‘ulamā say that Laylat-ul-Qadr occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadān, while others are of the opinion that it can fall on any night of Ramadān. As we do not know which night it will be, we should spend in the cause of Allāh ta‘ālā every night of Ramadān to avoid being deprived of the great rewards. May Allāh ta‘ālā fill our hearts with true generosity, and may He grant us the tawfīq to follow in the footsteps of our beloved Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam and be even more generous this Ramadān. Āmīn. © Riyādul Jannah (Vol. 21 No. 6, Jun 2012)

Reminder for the coming auspicious nights

Taraweeh Summary 20th Night 21st Para : Starting of Ruku 4 of Sura Ankaboot till 3½ Ruku of Ahzaab : The Confederates. A reminder on the visitations of Allaah during the story of Loot (Alayhis Salaam). Thereafter the incident of Shuaib (Alayhis Salaam) is mentioned and a review of all the events. One should not bother too much with the opposers of the truth and the connection with Allaah should be strengthened through the medium of the Qur'aan. If there is a need to migrate, for the purpose of Jihaad in the path of Allaah, then one should do so. A repeat of the claim by way of conclusion, meaning that when the Muslims will exercise Jihaad they will be triumphant. 30. Suratur Room : The Chapter of the Romans. Makkah – 60 Aayats This Surah in brief: The announcement of the dominance of Islaam thereafter mentioned is made of the reasons of domination and the fundamentals of domination. The announcement of the domination of Islaam. In the battle of Badr the Muslims were victorious over the Kuffar of Makkah on the very same day the Romans overpowered the Iranians. The reasons of domination are mentioned. The eight fundamental of dominance are detailed . Immorality is the cause of corruption in the land and seas. Therefore when the Muslims will dominate then all these immoralities will vanish. That Omnipotent Being who had the treasures of Power and weakness has the potential of giving to the weak Allaah worshipping army and also weakening the powerful enemy army. Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 20th night of Taraaweeh Download Now 31. Suratul Luqman : The Chapter of Luqman (Alayhis Salaam). Makkah – 34 Aayats This Surah in Brief: - From this Noble Book only good doers will benefit. Only the good doers – those who are regular in Salaat, pay Zakaat, believe in Aakhirat - will be showered with the mercy of guidance and will be imbued with wisdom from this Noble Book. Advice Luqman (Alayhis Salaam) gave to his son stated “Oh my beloved son, do not ascribe any partners unto Allaah, for idolatry is the worst objection.” The work pattern of a wise being is discovered from this Book, i.e. these people who will adorn the garment of good actions -being kind to parents, praying, enjoining justice and forbidding immodesty- from the Book of Wisdom will become likewise. A reminder of the bounties of Allaah, i.e. is it not appropriately due for such good doer, who as been blessed with such bounties to execute the orders given? This is mentioned in last two rukus. 32. Suratus Sijdah : The Chapter of Prostration. Makkah- 30 Aayats This Surah in Brief :- An invitation to the Noble Book It is not the Divine Mercy of that Omnipotent Divine Being who has created from sand various features and blessed you with the facilities of hearing, seeing and understanding to also send guidance for your spiritual discipline too? The manner in which Allaah deals with those who benefit from His Noble Scripture is stated. Just how a group of followers gathered around Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) likewise a group of followers will gather now too. 33. Suratul Ahzaab: Chapter of the Factions. Madinah – 73 Aayats. This Surah in brief :- The besiege of Madinah. The digging of the trench. The victory. One should not bother about the Kuffar and Munafiqeen when it comes to fulfilling the obligatory duties. Eight issues in brief are outlined. Note: In the 2nd and 3rd Ruku it is proven that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) did not bother about the Kuffar and Munafiqeen. Detailed explanation of the first issue briefly outlined in Ruku 1. Do not listen to the unbelievers and hypocrites.

I’tikaaf Rulings for Females General I’tikaaf FAQ available here. 1. The virtue of I’tikaaf is not confined to men; women also can take advantage of it. Females will perform I’tikaaf at home and not in the Masjid. The procedure is as follows: Women should sit for I’tikaaf in that place of the house which has been set aside for Salaah and Ibadah. If no such place has been previously set aside, then a place must be so set aside prior to the commencement of I’tikaaf, and I’tikaaf must accordingly be performed therein. (Shaami) 2. If it is not possible for some reason to set aside a place, then a woman may, at her discretion, demarcate any place within the home and perform I’tikaaf there. (Hindiyyah) 3. The place within the home demarcated for the purpose of I’tikaaf will be her boundary. It is not permissible for her to leave this place without a Shar’i necessity. If she does so, her I’tikaaf will break. Shar’i reasons for leaving the I’tikaaf place are: to go to the toilet, to take an obligatory bath, to make wudhu when necessary, to prepare and bring food if there is no one to do so. 4. It is necessary for a married woman to obtain the consent of her husband for the purpose of performing I’tikaaf. It is not permissible for a woman to perform I’tikaaf without the permission of her husband. (Shami) Husbands should not without reason deprive their wives of performing I’tikaaf by refusing consent. 5. All forms of intimacy are prohibited during I’tikaaf, hence the necessity for the husband’s permission to forego his right of intimacy. Conjugal relations will nullify the I’tikaaf. 6. If a woman has commenced I’tikaaf with the permission of her husband, he may, thereafter, not prohibit or prevent her from completing it. (Hindiyyah) 7. It is necessary for a woman to be free from menstruation and Nifaas (post-natal bleeding) in order to perform I’tikaaf ‑ that is, she cannot perform I’tikaaf in a stage of menstruation and Nifaas. 8. Consequently, a woman should determine whether the date of her menstruation will coincide with the period of I’tikaaf. If the menstruation is expected to occur towards the end of the last ten days of Ramadhan, then she must not perform the Sunnah I’tikaaf. She may perform Nafl I’tikaaf for the period until the arrival of her menstruation. 9. If a woman has commenced I’tikaaf, and thereafter menstruation commences, her I’tikaaf will break. In such a situation, it is compulsory to make Qadha I’tikaaf of only one day. The procedure of such Qadha is as follows: After the woman becomes pure of such menstruation, she will commence I’tikaaf just before sunset (as when first commencing the Sunnah I’tikaaf). The I’tikaaf will end on the sunset of the next day (24 hours). During the Qadha, she must fast for the I’tikaaf to be valid. If days remain in Ramadaan, then she may make Qadha in Ramadaan in which case the fast of Ramadaan will be sufficient. However, if she makes Qadha after Ramadaan has ended, then she must specifically keep a fast for the Qadha of I’tikaaf. (Commentary to Beheshti Zewar) Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Taraweeh Summary 19th Night 20th Para start of Ruku 4 till end of Ruku of Surah Ankaboot. 1. The People of Saleh (Alayhis Salaam) were annihilated after the rotten disease of Shirk developed. 2. The people of Loot (Alayhis Salaam) were analysed on the same principle. 3. The recompense of those who oppose the truth. 4. Their denial. 5. The renewal of the claim meaning that, that Day when the rotten substance of Skirk will be extracted shall come and these people will not forget their claim. 28. Surah Qasas: The Chapter of the Story. Makkah – 88 Aayats. This Surah in brief: This Surah confirms the prophecies of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Just as Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) and the Israelites became victorious over Fir’oun, like-wise Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and the Muslims will be victorious over the Kuffar of Makkah. In the events of Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) and Fir'oun there is a prophecy for the Muslims. Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) leaves Egypt in his youth without the permission of Fir'oun. He was merely kept for his upbringing in the house of Fir'oun. Now! Had he left with Fir'oun's permission he would have probably departed in a princely fashion. His intended purpose was to have the feeling of the slavery so that he could understand the difficulties the Israelites were going undergoing. Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) presents himself in the service of Shuaib (Alayhis Salaam) in Madyan. He allows ten years of servitude upon himself just so that he could feel how it is to live a governed life. After spending ten years of a governed life, Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) leaves for Egypt with his family while en route he is granted permission to proclaim prophethood. Also: 1. Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) receives the Torah after Fir'oun had drowned. Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) was sent to the Bani Israel. 2. Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was sent to Bani Israel (I.e. the Arabs) and upon them the argument is being finalised. 3. Around Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) a group of disobedient ones formed and in the like manner a group of disobedient ones will form now (i.e. from the people of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). 4. When Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) went to his Capital City a group of arrogant ones were destroyed and in the very same manner when Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) entered his Capital City (i.e. Makkah) the arrogant ones were destroyed too. The opposers of the truth will be disappointed on the Day of Judgement, with those things they worshipped. The example of Qarun has been illustrated to break the pride of the Kuffar of Makkah. Everything returns to its origin meaning, that the destruction of the arrogant rich ones and the leadership of the poor is all in the control of Allaah. Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 19th night of Taraaweeh Download Now 29. Suratul Ankaboot : The Chapter of the Spider. This Surah in brief: Surah Ankaboot is the appendix of the subject matter in Surah Qasas. False Gods are like spiders cobwebs. Whatever promises of success and leadership has been given to this Ummah (nation) will only be accomplished through the wisdom of Jihad (Holy War) and hijrat (immigration). Since the spirit and morale of Bani Israel for liberation from slavery and quest of honour died due to their long strenuous plight so for that reason they were made successful through the unseen forces (i.e. Divine Assistance). Whereas here in the case of this Ummah, it is not so. Apparently it seems that through physical forces victory is been attained but in reality it is Divine Assistance. The Ummat of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) will be tried through Jihaad. A reminder of the visitation of Allaah and the story of Ebrahim (Alayhis Salaam) begins here. A reminder on the visitation of Allaah and the remainder of Ebrahim (Alayhis Salaam)'s story as well as Loot's (Alayhis Salaam) is mentioned.