Ruling on writing Āyāt on paper and dissolving it in water as a form of Ruqyah
QUESTION: What is the ruling on placing a peice of paper containing Āyāt from the Qur'ān in water then dissolving it and drinking the water for the purpose of Ruqyah.
ANSWER (Sheikh Rashād Adh-Dhali'ee hafidhahullah):
This issue, as we discussed, is an issue of differing amongst the scholars. The view of Imam Ahmad, which was favoured by Shaykhul Islam, Ibnul Qayyim, and also reported from some of Salaf, is that…
It's that time of year again, so more vigilance required with Isha timings.
It's a blessing that more masjids are going out to check for Isha timings.
There will be slight differences due to the following variables:
- location
- height
- eyesight
- At what exact point did the red twilight fully disappear? The answer to this may vary from person to person.
If your local masjid is reliable and they know what they're looking for, I would advise you to rely on their timings rather than…
BENEFIT 108: Ruling on looking at a picture
QUESTIONER: We understand the evidence regarding the prohibition of creating pictures of living beings, but what is the ruling on looking at images of living beings? Does it reach the level of prohibition similar to that of creating the picture itself or is it less than that?
ANSWER (Sheikh Yahya Al-Hajuri حفظه الله):
"No, it does not reach the level of prohibition. The…
ANSWER (Sheikh Muhammed Hisham At-Tahiri)
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
To proceed: He is not permitted to combine according to the correct opinion of the scholars, as long as he is certain that he will stay more than four days.
In one of the previous classes we mentioned that if a traveller remains in a land for an unspecified period of time, they can continue shortening their prayers as long as they remain uncertain.
The following question was asked by one of the brothers:
QUESTION:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
A man who has not intended a specific duration for his stay, but knows that his need will not exceed a month and that he will return within that period, can he shorten his prayers?
ANSWER (Sheikh Abdulkhāliq Al-'Imād):
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
"If he is certain that he will stay more than four days, then the…
The Traveller who joins the imaam midway through the prayer and is unsure whether to complete the prayer or not
Sheikh 'Uthaymeen rahimahullah was asked concerning a traveller who joins the imam in the final tashahhud and is unsure whether to complete the prayer in full or to shorten it (because they don't know whether the imam is a traveller or not)?
He answered:
في هذه الحال ينظر إلى ظاهر الحال، لأن ما ذكرت يحصل في بعض المساجد، يمر بها الإنسان في الطريق ويجد أناساً يصلون، أو في المطار يجد أناساً يصلون، فيشك هل هم مقيمون…
Sheikh 'Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh said regarding food outlets that say: 'Pay twenty riyals and eat until you are full?'
الظاهر أن هذا يتسامح فيه؛ لأن الوجبة معروفة، وهذا مما تتسامح فيه العادة، ولكن لو عرف الإنسان من نفسه أنه أكول فيجب أن يشترط على صاحب المطعم؛ لأن الناس يختلفون.
"What's apparent is that this (gharar - uncertainty/risk) is overlooked because the [size of a] meal is known, and this (risk factor) is…
The actual term "oh my days" derives from "all my days". A shortened version of "in all my days I never did see such a thing".
Benefited from Abu Fajr حفظه الله
Differences between Riyaa and seeking worldly gain (إرادة الدنيا):
1⃣) Riyaa relates to seeking an intangible matter (معنوي) that occurs in the minds of others, while the desire for worldly gain pertains to a tangible matter (محسوس) that directly benefits the one who desires it, such as wealth, status, and power.
2⃣) Riyaa involves performing an action for someone other than Allah, whereas the intention for worldly gain may still involve Allah (in some aspects).
3⃣) All forms of…
Doing Hereafter acts (acts of worship) for worldly gain
This has TWO scenarios:
THE FIRST SCENARIO: If the intention is purely for the sake of worldly gain, such as wealth, leadership, and status, with no intention for the Hereafter, then this person is sinful, and his deeds are invalid, as Allah says (interpreted meaning): "Whoever desires the life of this world and its adornments, We will repay them in full for their deeds therein, and they therein will not be…
The ruling on acts of worship if they are mixed with Riyaa (showing off)
If worship is accompanied with Riyaa, it has TWO SCENARIOS:
THE FIRST SCENARIO: Absolute Riyaa (الرياء المحض) I.e. Riyaa is present in ALL acts of worship, this is inconceivable in the case of a Muslim; rather, this occurs in the case of a hypocrite or a disbeliever.
THE SECOND SCENARIO: Riyaa is present but only in SOME actions, then this has TWO CASES:
1⃣. If the original motive behind the action was Riyaa,…
PART 1
https://t.me/mufradaatun/724
PART 2
https://t.me/mufradaatun/725
PART 3
https://t.me/mufradaatun/727
PART 4
https://t.me/mufradaatun/729
PART 5
https://t.me/mufradaatun/730
PART 6
https://t.me/mufradaatun/731
PART 7
https://t.me/mufradaatun/732
PART 8
https://t.me/mufradaatun/733
PART 9
https://t.me/mufradaatun/735
PART 10
https://t.me/mufradaatun/736
Richness VS. Piety
Al-Aṣma’ee رحمه الله said that Al-Hasan said:
«كان أهل الجاهلية إذا خطب الرجل المرأة تقول: ما حسبه، وما حسبها؟ فلما جاء الإسلام، قالوا: ما دينه، وما دينها؟ وأنتم اليوم تقولون: ما ماله، وما مالها؟»
"During pre-Islamic times, when a man proposed to a woman, they would say: What is his lineage? And what is her lineage? But when Islam came, they said: What is his religion? What is her religion?…
Does the Ma'moom say Aameen twice in the audible prayers; after his own recitation of Al-Fatiha, and again after the Imam's?
An-Nawawi rahimahullah said:
قال السرخسي في الأمالي: وإذا أمن المأموم بتأمين الإمام، ثم قرأ المأموم الفاتحة: أمن ثانيا لقراءة نفسه. قال: فلو فرغا من الفاتحة معا: كفاه أن يؤمن مرة واحدة.
As-Sarakhsi said in "Al-Amāli": "If, after having said Aameen alongside the Imam, the follower recites Fatiha, he should say Aameen after his own recitation."
He further stated: "If both the Imam and the follower complete…
It comes in the hadith of Abu Mas'ood Al-Badri, reported by Muslim, that the Prophet ﷺ said:
((وَلا يَؤُمَّنَّ الرَّجُلُ الرَّجُلَ فِي سُلْطَانِهِ...إِلا بِإِذْنِهِ))
"No man should lead another in prayer where (the latter) has authority...except with his permission."
In his commentary on Muslim, An-Nawawi rahimahullah explained:
مَعْنَاهُ: مَا ذَكَرَهُ أَصْحَابنَا وَغَيْرهمْ: أَنَّ صَاحِب الْبَيْت وَالْمَجْلِس وَإِمَام الْمَسْجِد أَحَقّ مِنْ غَيْره، وَإِنْ كَانَ ذَلِكَ الْغَيْر أَفْقَه وَأَقْرَأ…