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Therefore, according to the strongest opinion, Laylatul Qadr occurs in one of the odd nights from the last ten nights of Ramaḍhān. 🔺Note 1: Sheikh ’Uthaymīn raḥimahullāh concluded that Laylatul Qadr does not always occur on the same odd night everytime, rather it varies between one of the odd nights from year to year. For example, during the Prophet's lifetime it occurred on the 21st night on one particular…

The fourth matter which the scholars discuss in the book of Ṣiyām is what relates to Laylatul Qadr, and this is what we're going to cover in this lesson InshāAllāh. This lesson will be presented in a Q&A format. ➢ 1. What is Laylatul Qadr? • Laylatul Qadr is the best night of the year. • Allāh described it as a blessed night. [Ad-Dukhān 3] • It is better than a thousand months. [Sūrah Al-Qadr 3] 🔺Note: it…

الفائض في حكم مس المصحف وقراءة القرآن ودخول المسجد للجنب والحائض By Sheikh Abdullāh Al-Iryāni ḥafidhahullāh Sheikh Yaḥya wrote in his forward to this book that he has not seen any work as good as this on this subject matter. In this book the author discusses 3 important rulings concerning those who are in a state of sexual impurity (Janābah) and menstruation; 1. Holding a Muṣ-ḥaf 2. Remaining inside the masjid 3.…

3. Loss of sanity 4. Making a firm intention to leave I’tikāf 5. Apostasy, as this falls contrary to worship and nullifies all deeds based on the saying of Allāh (translated meaning): ”And indeed it has been revealed to you (O Muhammad ﷺ) as it was to those (Messengers) before you: “If you join others in worship with Allāh, (then) surely (all) your deeds will be in vain, and you will certainly be among the…

Essentially, the objective of I’tikāf is to cut links with the creation and free the heart from all what distracts from the remembrance of Allāh; this is something a person should constantly remind himself while in the state of I’tikāf. This will motivate him to preserve and spend his time wisely and not be distracted by things which remove him from the objective of Iʿtikāf, such as excessive talking, playing, being…

➢ 6. The best time to perform I’tikāf? Although it's permissible to perform I’tikāf all year round, it is more recommended to do so during Ramaḍhān based on the ḥadīth of Abū Hurairah raḍhiyallāhu ’anhu that: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ used to observe I’tikāf for ten days every Ramaḍhān, and in the year in which he passed away he observed I’tikāf for twenty days. [Bukhāri] And during Ramaḍhān, the best time to…

The third topic which the scholars discuss under the book of Ṣiyām is: Al-I’tikāf. So this is what we'll cover in this lesson inshaAllah. This lesson will be presented in a Q&A format. ➢ 1. What is I’tikāf? • Linguistically: to attach or commit oneself to something • Legislatively: Confining oneself to the masjid in obedience to Allāh. 💡Benefit: If a person says I will seclude myself at home and not go out in…

Innovations of the Qurrā' past & present By Sheikh Bakr Abu Zaid raḥimahullāh

The innovation of reciting the du'a Qunūt in a melodious tone by Sheikh ’Abdullah Al-Iryāni ḥafidhahullāh He cites Fatāwa from some of the major scholars of our time 🔺Note: Allāh said (translated meaning): “Follow what has been sent down to you from your Lord (i.e. Qur'ān & Sunnah), and do not follow other guardians besides Him. Little do you remember!” [A’rāf 3]

https://t.me/madrasatuna/1475 The Lajnah Ad-Dā'imah was asked the following question (21263): Question: We have an Imām who recites the supplication in the night prayer during Ramaḍhān in a melodious tone, and he supplicates with a voice similar to his voice when reciting the Qur’ān. Likewise, most of his supplications rhyme, and he prolongs the supplication for a noticeable length. When he was spoken to about…

https://t.me/madrasatuna/1427 (7) Check that the rows are straight before commencing. Abū Mūsā Al-Anṣārī raḍhiyallāhu ’anhu said: “The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) used to gently pat our shoulders (to make sure the row were straight) at the time of prayer, and he-would say:'Keep (the rows) straight; do not differ from one another lest your hearts would be afflicted with discord.” [Muslim] (8) Some Imāms observe Tarāwīḥ…

Mistakes related to Tarāwīḥ (PART 2) (1) Imāms are appointed on the basis of voice rather than ’Aqīdah and religiosity. Thus, you find some masjids requesting interested parties to email them audio or video files of their recitation. This is far from the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ and the teachings of the Salaf. Imām Aḥmad raḥimahullāh said: “One of the obligatory rights upon the Muslims is to give preference [in…

🔺Note: Sheikh ’Uthaymīn raḥimahullāh said, this does not mean pushing your brother with your shoulder, rather the Prophet ﷺ said: “The best of you are those whose shoulders give least annoyance in prayer.” [Abū Dāwūd] (15) It is not permissible to precede the Imām during the prayer. Sheikh ’Abdullāh Al-Bassām raḥimahullāh said: “This is forbidden if done intentionally, and it invalidates the prayer according to…

In this lesson we will mention some of the most common mistakes which people fall into as it relates to Tarāwīḥ. This lesson is divided into two parts; the first part, which will be covered today, relates to the mistakes committed by attendees, and the second part, which will be covered tomorrow inshaAllah, relates to the mistakes committed by the Imāms. Mistakes when attending Tarāwīḥ (PART 1) (1) Some people…

The following question was asked to the Lajnah Ad-Dā'imah: Many masjids in America consist of a prayer hall and siderooms which are attached to them. Is it permissible to buy and sell in those rooms for the benefit of the masjid? And is it permissible to buy and sell in the hall designated for prayer, or to advertise goods and services in it? They replied, “It is not permissible to buy and sell goods, NOR TO…

For those who read and undertood the lesson, this question should have been clear. The higher up a person is, the longer it takes for the sun to set. Sheikh ’Uthaymīn raḥimahullāh said: “If the Mu'adhin calls the Adhān but you are in a high place and can still see the sun, then you should not break the fast.” [Al-Liqā' Ash-Shahrī (41/22)] Maybe this scenario will make it more clear ⤵️ The Department of Issuing…

Only 8% got this right. That's not possible. Maybe it's my fault for not making the question/options clear. The time for Iftar begins at sunset and ends at Fajr. It's Sunnah to have Iftar early, and the earlier the better. But it becomes Wajib to have it before Fajr. Hope it's clear now.

🔺Note: In the case of a traveller who offers ’Ishā' early at the time of Maghrib, the night prayer begins once he prays ’Ishā'. [Sharḥ Al-Mumti’] POINT 5: The best time to offer the night prayer The Prophet ﷺ said: “If anyone is afraid that he may not get up in the last part of the night, he should pray Witr in the first part of it; and if anyone is eager to get up in the last part of it, he should pray Witr at…

After discussing the rulings related to fasting the month of Ramaḍhān, we will now move onto the next topic, which is related to the night prayer. In this lesson we will mention 9 important points related to the night prayer. POINT 1: Definitions After the two voluntary units (Rātibah) post ’Ishā', there is only one voluntary prayer that is offered at night. This voluntary prayer has various names, which all…

CASE 1: If there are 2 MALES praying together, most of the scholars have said the Imām stands on the left and the one following stands to his right side, feet to feet on the same line. The proof for this is the ḥadīth of Ibn 'Abbās, may Allāh be pleased him, where he said: “I prayed with the Prophet (ﷺ) one night and I stood on his left side. Allāh's Messenger (ﷺ) caught hold of my head from behind and drew me to…

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Sheikh ibn Baz rahimahullah was asked a similar question. He said (paraphrasing): Prayer in congregation is an obligation specific to men. If women gather in a place, it is not obligatory for them to pray in congregation, rather each one can pray alone and there is nothing wrong with that. But if they pray in congregation and one of them leads them, this is fine. The woman who is leading them should stand in the…