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“Firsts” in Islam

We often remember many events and names in history like Sir Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci,etc. How well do we know our Islamic history, not just of our country, but of the people who were the custodians of Deen after the demise of our beloved Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam)? Take the quiz below. Don’t cheat by scrolling way down and looking at the names.

Who was the first person to accept Islam after Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) brought the Message?
Who, from amongst the male adult companions of Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) was the first to accept Islam?
From amongst the children, who was the first to accept Islam?
From amongst the slaves, who was the first to accept Islam?
Where was the first meeting place in Islam?
Who was the first child born to Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) and Khadeejah (RadiyAllaahu ‘anhaa)?
Who was the first person to die defending Islam?
Who was the first male martyr in Islam?
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The Blessings of a Child who attends Madrassah

1. One of the greatest investments for any parent is a pious child. As the parents were the means of the child entering the world, they have a share in all his good works and righteous deeds and are rewarded accordingly. However, for this investment to bear fruit, the seeds of piety and righteousness will have to be planted and nurtured in the child.

2. In order for the seeds of righteousness and piety to be planted in the child, it is essential that the child be enrolled into a maktab madrasah. It is in the maktab madrasahs that the children are taught the basics and fundamentals of Imaan and Islam, such as the oneness of Allah Ta‘ala, the prophethood of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), how to make wudhu, how to perform salaah, how to recite the Quraan Majeed, etc. Since many parents are unable to teach their children themselves (due to lacking the time or knowledge), enrolling the children into a maktab is a proven solution to ensuring that they are not deprived of the teachings of Islam.

3. We should regularly make du‘aa for the forgiveness of all those who have passed on with imaan, especially our parents, grandparents, asaatizah (those who taught us Deen), etc.

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The 15th Night of Sha’baan (Laylatul Bara’ah)

Introduction

Allah Ta’ala has afforded His servants certain selected opportunities whereby they may reap His infinite mercy and forgiveness. Some examples of these occasions are the month of Ramadhaan and Laylatul Qadr. The night of the 15th of Sha’baan is also one such opportunity.

Several Ahaadith explain the tremendous merit of this occasion. Amongst them is the fact that countless people are forgiven by Allah Ta’ala during this blessed night. It is due to this reason that it is called ‘The Night of Bara’ah’ (i.e. the night wherein judgment of salvation from Jahannam is passed). It is a special night in which the people of the earth are looked upon by special divine mercy.

Allah Ta’ala blesses us with this opportunity to prepare and cleanse ourselves before the blessed month of Ramadhaan arrives.

Virtues of this night

Rasulullah [sallallahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘This is the middle night of Sha’baan. Allah Ta’ala looks upon His slaves in this night and forgives those who seek forgiveness and bestows His mercy upon those who make dua for mercy but leaves out those

In the Name of Islam
by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh)

There is a sickness in society which has now reached epidemic proportions. It is so serious that it requires a repetition in its warnings to drive the point home.

Fitnahs abound, and the worst and most dangerous fitnah is that which takes the form and garb of Deen.

In the name and guise of Deen, Muslims are being invited to ‘Fund-raising’ programmes, lunches, dinners, pre-Ramadaan and Eid Fairs. Funds are being raised for Deeni projects in this manner.

The context of these programmes is ‘Fun’and ‘Entertainment’which entails socializing. The Muslim is encouraged to bring along wife, daughters, mother and sisters.

Since this is in the name of Deen, people consider it as Ibaadah (worship), something virtuous. …One can gauge how serious the matter is.

The person is not going to make Taubah for this. He is not going to consider

HOARDING

Hoarding commodities is referred to as Ihtikaar in juristic terminologies. It is a situation where a buyer buys goods or commodities in order to sell them during burdensome and trying times at inflated and soaring prices.

Indeed, the pious predecessors and traders exercised due diligence in trade to attain the lofty status promised by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in paradise alongside the Prophets, the truthful ones(As-Siddeeqeen) and the Shuhada(the Martyrs).

In this regard, Imam Ghazali narrated that there was a person living in Waasit (a town in Iraq), who shipped a boat of apples to the city of Basra. He wrote to his agent there saying: "Sell this food the day it gets to you and do not delay it till the next day. The commodities upon arrival in Basra had very high demand. The agent was advised by other traders to hoard the products until the following Friday in order to double his profit. The agent did that and actually got twice the profit. He wrote to the owner of the products informing him of the good outcome of the sales. The owner wrote back to him saying: "We were content with the little profit while ensuring the safety of our deen (faith), but you actually went against this concept and we hate to make double profit which may lead to losing some part of our Deen (faith). You indeed committed a crime against us, hence, when you receive this letter of mine, distribute all the money among the poor and needy Muslims of Basra. I wish to be protected from the sin of hoarding up food for higher prices.”

Hoarding of essential goods for higher prices is contrary to the

The Basic Principle of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’at - Moulana Manzur Numani RA

The defining mark of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’at is that, together with accepting the Holy Qur’an as the foundation of religion, they understand the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), that is to say his statements and his practice, to be its exposition and the elaboration of what it sets out in principle, and that whatever has not been explained in the Holy Qur’an itself is then to be found in the Sunnah. They therefore regard the Sunnah as also being an intrinsic part of religion and something that has to be followed.

Then, together with accepting the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) in this way, they also regard

The Need for The Makaatib

Hadhrat Moulana Siddeeq Ahmad Baandwi Saahib (Rahmatullah alayh) has mentioned:

There is a definite need to establish makaatib in every village and every district. Together with the makaatib we have to also establish a madrasah for higher education (Darul Ulooms), However, keep in mind that it is better to have the Darul Ulooms in the villages instead of the towns. One may experience some difficulty (being away from the town) but one will be saved from many fitnahs.

Importance must be given in accordance to the need

Every person should look at the need in his area and in accordance to the need should he commence his work. Don’t look at what means we have, rather look at what is the need of the hour. By looking at the need, Allah Ta’ala will open the way. If in an area people are totally ignorant, they don’t even know the kalimah, then in such an area don’t think of teaching big kitaabs. In order to save their Deen, begin teaching them the basics.

Those who Teach Qaidah will be Imaams on the day of Qiyaamah

Many of those who taught Qaidah Baghdadi will be Imaams on the day of Qiyaamah. They will be moving forward whilst many of those who taught Bukhaari Shareef will be perturbed. They will then hold onto the clothing of those who used to teach Naazira. The criterion is Ikhlaas (sincerity). It is because of Ikhlaas that the one who taught Qaidah will be ahead of some of those who taught Bukhaari Shareef.

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Why Imitate Them?

Ebrahim (Alayhis Salaam) had made it clear to his people who were disbelievers that he is free from them and their ways. After all, the non Muslims don’t imitate us Muslims, so why should we imitate them. Imitating them and leaving our Islamic ways is a sign of suffering from an inferiority complex. When we begin following them then the following things happen:

1. Our values will change

2. Our clothing will change

3. Hayaa and shame will be lost.

4. Eventually we will feel that there is no problem and harm in marrying them.

Hence, we need to be totally different from them and they should not expect us to follow them. What we are required to do is to stay within the borders and parameters of Deen and not go beyond.

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Practical Training

Every parent is responsible for their child. As such, it is the duty of every parent to train and equip their child with the necessary and relevant skills, knowledge and understanding that they will require throughout their life.

Be it training in matters of hygiene, such as potty-training, teaching the child to bath himself, clean his teeth, etc., or in other basic skills, such as preparing a simple snack, packing the laundry away, cleaning a mess, etc. – every responsible parent ensures that their child receives practical training in order for the teaching to be effective and take root.

In the very same way, when it comes to matters of Deen, it is absolutely vital for parents to give their children practical training, according to their age, understanding and capability, so that the child will be equipped to traverse the path to Jannah. Through practical training, the lesson and teaching will become firmly entrenched and embedded in the heart and mind of the child and will remain with him until his death.

Consider the example of our beloved Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). On one occasion, he was eating with his step-son, Sayyiduna ‘Umar bin Abi Salamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma). While eating,

Solace in Sickness

Influenza, pneumonia, TB, bronchitis… There are thousands of diseases in existence, and every disease brings some form of discomfort, inconvenience and pain to a person. Hence, no person wishes or desires to be afflicted by disease. In the hadeeth as well, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has taught us to seek protection from illnesses and diseases.

Nevertheless, if Allah Ta‘ala has decreed sickness for a person, then together with making du‘aa for shifaa (cure), one should immediately hold firmly onto sabr while hoping for and anticipating the immense rewards that are promised in the ahaadeeth for those who patiently tolerate sickness without complaint. Some of these ahaadeeth are:

- Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When any exhaustion and fatigue, or any chronic pain and illness, or any

REARING AND TRAINING CHILDREN

A mother is the most favourably positioned person who can direct and determine the role and character of her children. Speaking about her role of responsibility as the guide and overseer of her children, our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

"And, the woman is the Shepherdess of the home of her husband and of his children. All of you will be questioned about their flock".

Many famous men of Islam attained wilayat (sainthood) at the hands of their mothers. As a result of the sublime maternal efforts expended in the moral and spiritual training of children, they attained the lofty ranks of spiritual elevation.

The Deeni Ta'leem of a Muslim child commences from the day it has entered into this ephemeral world. The Athaan and Iqaamah are proclaimed in the ears of the infant, arousing in its mind the Pledge of Imaan which was taken from it long before it or its parents were created.

While most mothers nowadays believe that their maternal duties are confined to feeding and clothing their children, Islam expects and commands much more - of greater importance than physical care, is the spiritual care of the children. It is her incumbent and sacred duty to direct her full attention towards the Deeni, spiritual

Concern for Sustenance

Question:

Assalaamu ‘alaikum

Respected ‘Ulama

I would like to know what du‘aa one can recite for an increase in rizq. Insha-Allah I will be having a baby soon and I will need to leave work to take care of my child. I only work because I have to help my husband, as what he earns is not sufficient for us, even though we live a rather simple life and basically just meet our expenses every month.

I hope that Allah Ta‘ala will open some avenue for us so that I don’t have to work. It really stresses me out as I don’t know what we will do – especially since a baby is coming and we will have extra expenses.

I know that Allah Ta‘ala is the Provider and is taking care of us, but I do not want to be in a situation where I have to ask anyone for financial assistance. I daily read my Surah Waaqi‘ah. Is there anything else that I can read or do?

Answer:

Bismihi Ta‘ala

Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh

Respected Sister in Islam

When a child comes into this world, he comes with his own rizq. Rizq is not confined to

The Key to Victory

وَلَا تَهِنُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا وَأَنتُمُ الْأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ ﴿١٣٩﴾ إِن يَمْسَسْكُمْ قَرْحٌ فَقَدْ مَسَّ الْقَوْمَ قَرْحٌ مِّثْلُهُ ۚ وَتِلْكَ الْأَيَّامُ نُدَاوِلُهَا بَيْنَ النَّاسِ وَلِيَعْلَمَ اللَّـهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَيَتَّخِذَ مِنكُمْ شُهَدَاءَ ۗ وَاللَّـهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الظَّالِمِينَ ﴿١٤٠﴾

Do not lose heart and do not grieve, and you will be victorious if you are believers. If wounds have afflicted you, similar wounds had afflicted the people (the disbelievers previously). Such days (of victory) We alternate among the people, so that Allah Ta‘ala may know those who believe and take some of you as martyrs – and Allah Ta‘ala does not like the oppressors. (Surah Aal ‘Imraan v139-140)

The Battle of Badr was the first major battle in Islam. In this battle, Allah Ta‘ala blessed the Muslims with decisive victory over the forces of falsehood, despite them being vastly outnumbered and facing an army that had superior weaponry and equipment.

The next major battle that followed was the battle of Uhud. In this battle, seventy Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) lost their lives and the Muslims did not enjoy the victory that they had enjoyed at Badr. Hence, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) naturally felt sorrowful and grieved thereafter.

The above verses of the Quraan Majeed were revealed by Allah Ta‘ala as

How Should a Woman Keep Contact with a Shaikh?

Condition:

You mentioned that a person cannot reform himself without a spiritual guide, and that the nafs cannot be overpowered until one is not under the supervision of a shaikh. What is the ruling for a woman, because it is not possible for her to remain in the company of a pious person or a shaikh?

Answer:

The shaikh is also a non-mahram for a woman. A woman is not

A ‘Makeover’ for my Imaan

Assalaamu ‘alaikum

I am thirty years old, and for the last ten years, I have been chasing the world and developing my career as a makeup artist. Alhamdulillah, I have now changed my life and would like to share my story so that others may be inspired. ‎

At the age of twenty, I qualified as a makeup artist. I was exceptionally talented and was ready to take the world by storm! My first ‘big break’ as a makeup artist was when I worked on the Jay Sean concert during his trip to South Africa. From there, things got better and better, until I opened my own makeup studio.

I was married at the age of twenty two, and had my son at twenty four, but I was still focused on my career. I was consumed by my work and was completely caught up in the dunya. I would tell people, “I want my son to become a haafiz of the Quraan.” Not once did I think, “How will my son become a haafiz when his mother is so consumed by dunya and fame?”

Soon, I became very well known and I was always fully booked. I started

Read more: A ‘Makeover’ for my Imaan

Question:

My question is: What is your opinion on the Salafi. When i asked a pious person from my town, he told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with the salafi and its totally sharia complient. When i asked my father he gave a totally opposite answer.
I wanted to see what you honorable Aalims have to say about this.

Answer:

Salafi'ism is a sect which had mushroomed about 250 years ago. The cornerstone of the Salafi movement is the rejection of following one of the Four Madhaahib (school of thought) of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah on the basis of their hollow slogan of following only the ‘Qur'aan and Sahih Ahadith'. They refute the authentic position of the Shariah which was transmitted down the centuries from the Salaf-e-Saaliheen (the Pious Predecessors). The Salafis vehemently and vociferously denounce and refute the Taqleed (following) of the Four Madh-habs (school of thought) of the Sunnah. Besides this, the Salafi also subscribe to certain Aqeedah (beliefs) that are foreign to the Ahlus Sunah Wal Jama’ah. Your respected father is on the right for his concerns regarding the Salafi.

Allah protect us All and keep us on the straight path.

Remember that our safety is in us following the footsteps of our pious predecessors.

AND ALLAH TA'AALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST

ANSWERED BY: Ebrahim Patel

CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

Islamic Date:10 Jumaadal Ukhra 1440 - English Date: 16 February 2019

Sending Jumuah Mubarak messages

Question:

Is it permissible to send Jumu'ah Mubarak every Jumu'ah?

Answer:

The Fatwa Kitaabs state that if a person greets and congratulates others on the day of Eid by saying, May Allah Ta'aala accept your fast, Taraweeh and Qurbani then such a greeting encourages one to carry out acts of worship, and it is a Dua at the same time. This act is Mustahab and proven from authentic narrations. Therefore, there is no harm in it [Re:- Fataawa Ibaadur Rahman Pg. 214 Vol. 3].

However, greeting on the day of Jumuah with the words of ‘Jumuah Mubarak’ is not proven, hence we advise abstention; especially in this era when it has taken on the form of a custom and innovation.

AND ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST

ANSWERED BY: Mufti Mohammed Desai

CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B

Using zakaat funds to purchase food hampers

Q: Is it permissible to use zakaat funds to purchase hampers and feed the poor? Similarly, is it permissible to provide iftaar for the poor in the month of Ramadhaan using zakaat funds?

A: It is permissible to use zakaat funds to feed the poor provided the requirement of tamleek is found. Tamleek means to transfer ownership of the wealth to a recipient of zakaat. Therefore, if the poor are given the zakaat hampers, the zakaat will be discharged. If the poor are not given the zakaat hampers but are merely invited for a meal and allowed to partake of it, then zakaat will not be discharged since the requirement of tamleek is not found. Similar is the case regarding the iftaar food during the month of Ramadhaan. If the poor are given the iftaar hampers, the zakaat will be discharged. If the poor are not given the iftaar hampers but are merely invited to partake of food provided, then the zakaat will not be discharged since the requirement of tamleek is not found.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Question:

Assalaamu ‘alaikum

Respected ‘Ulama

Kindly advise me.

My son is nine years old. He is a very sensitive boy. He has lately become very scared to sleep at night. He wants me to stay in the room after I have read evening du‘aas and wait for him to sleep. Some nights, he doesn’t sleep, and when I go back to my room, he cries and cries, either to sleep on the floor by me or for me to come and lie with him. Most days, I am very patient and calm. I tell him to read his durood or surahs that he knows, to talk to Allah, not to be afraid of not falling asleep.

My husband, on the other hand, gets very frustrated with him. He believes that I should just leave him and go to sleep, especially since I end up sleeping so late because of this. He shouts at our son and tells him that he is a big boy, he must just sleep. My husband blames me for my son’s behaviour.

I’m not sure what to do. I feel like my son is just like how my sister was when we were growing up. Being a scared child was horrible for her. She had to hold my hand when we were little in order to sleep, and I feel that with my son, being harsh isn’t going to help him cope. Please help. What can I do?

Jazakallah

Answer:

Bismihi Ta‘ala

Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh

Respected Sister in Islam

While it is important to build confidence and bravery in the child

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The Need for The Makaatib

Hadhrat Moulana Siddeeq Ahmad Baandwi Saahib (Rahmatullah alayh) has mentioned:

Why Imitate Them?

Practical Training

Solace in Sickness

REARING AND TRAINING CHILDREN

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The Key to Victory

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Sending Jumuah Mubarak messages

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