LESSON 6 ⤵️
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Summary:
In this lesson, we learn where a Muslim takes his religion from. These are:
1. The Qur'an
2. The Authentic Sunnah
3. The understanding of the righteous predecessors (Salaf As-Salih)
The Sunnah is found in hadith compilations such as:
1. Sahih al-Bukhari
2. Sahih Muslim
3. Sunan Abi Dawud
4. Sunan an-Nasa'i
5. Sunan at-Tirmidhi
6. Sunan Ibn Majah
7. Muwatta Malik
8.…
How to Offer Salatul Janazah
Question:
Does the funeral prayer have an opening supplication (du’a Al-istiftah), and how is the funeral prayer performed?
Sheikh Rashad Adh-Dhali'ee:
There is no opening supplication in the funeral prayer. It begins with seeking refuge in Allah from Shaytan and saying Bismillah, then reciting Surah Al-Fatiha.
The funeral prayer is most commonly reported from the Prophet ﷺ as…
She Did Not Receive the Divorce Message Because She Blocked Him: Does the Divorce Count?
Enquiry:
A brother divorced his wife by sending her a WhatsApp message. Two months later, when she was asked about it, she said she was unaware of the divorce because she had blocked him. Does the divorce count? If it does, when does the waiting period (iddah) begin?
Response:
It is obligatory to inform the wife of the…
Umrah and Hajj for Children
Parents are encouraged to take their children with them for Umrah and Hajj whenever possible because it allows them to experience acts of worship from a young age and builds a connection with the sacred places. Even if a child does not fully understand every rite, they are still rewarded, and the parents are rewarded for guiding them.
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated…
First Condition: They must be among those who no longer possess beauty nor are objects of desire – those who do not hope for marriage, neither desiring it nor being desired because they are old. As fo
Second Condition: They must not be displaying their adornment (Tabarruj). This consists of two things: 1) Not intending by removing their garments to display adornment, but doing so for ease when needed. 2) Not displaying their adornment (jewellery, kohl, dyes, beautification with visible clothing, etc.) that could cause temptation.
Let the believing woman beware of misusing this concession by claiming to be among…
I feared that he might cast something into your hearts."
Some forms of freemixing are even more clearly forbidden, such as when it involves:
· Seclusion with a non-mahram woman, or looking at her with desire.
· A woman being immodest or displaying her adornment (Tabarruj).
· Frivolity, play, and bodily touching, like freemixing at celebrations, religious festivals, or holidays.
· Mixing that involves such matters is clearly forbidden because it violates the principles…
The Difference Between Khalwah and Freemixing
Khalwah is when a man is alone with a non-mahram woman away from the eyes of people.
This applies to all men, even if they are righteous or elderly, and to all women, even if they are righteous or elderly.
Freemixing is the gathering of men and non-mahram women in one place where they can interact with each other through looking, signalling, speaking, or physical…
Accepting Invitations Is a Right of a Muslim Over Another Muslim
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say:
“The rights of a Muslim over another Muslim are five: returning the greeting, visiting the sick, following funeral processions, accepting invitations, and saying ‘may Allah have mercy on you’ when someone sneezes.”
[Agreed upon]
However, invitations are…
2. A land is a Land of Islam if Muslims are dominant and have the upper hand.
3. It is not required that all Islamic laws be applied.
4. An Islamic land does not become a Land of Disbelief just because some acts of disbelief appear, as long as Muslims still have dominance and security.
5. Therefore, even though our lands are currently ruled by man-made laws, this does not turn them into a Land of Disbelief or remove their description as Islamic. We consider the rulers as Muslim…
1. Imam Abu Bakr Al-Isma'ili: "Ahlus-Sunnah consider a land a Land of Islam, not a Land of Disbelief, as long as the call to prayer and the prayers themselves are visible, and the people can perform them safely."
2. Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah: "Whether a land is a Land of Disbelief, Faith, or Sin is not a permanent quality. It changes based on its inhabitants." Also: "The rulings of places change with the…
Summary of the Issue: Determining Whether a Land is a Land of Disbelief or a Land of Islam
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the trustworthy Prophet, his family, all his companions, and those who follow his guidance until the Day of Judgment.
The discussion about judging our Islamic lands – may Allah honour…
Interacting with Beneficial Content Online
If you come across a beneficial piece of information or sincere advice in an online group or forum—whether it is shared publicly or sent to you personally—do not be like a hard, unresponsive rock that drops of water fall on without leaving a trace.
Let the person who shared it feel that their words had an impact, and that their effort was not wasted. You can do this with…
Voluntary Prayers for the Traveller
Question:
Is the ḍuḥā prayer (mid-morning prayer) waived for a traveller, and does it need to be made up?
Sheikh Uthaymin rahimahullah:
Voluntary prayers are not waived for a traveller. A traveller can continue to worship Allah by way of them. The ḍuḥā prayer, the night prayer (tahajjud), witr, the prayer upon entering the masjid (taḥiyyat al-masjid), istikhaarah, and all other…
Western Women vs. Women from Back Home | Abu Ishaq Muhammad
Why a western sister? ⤵️
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Why marry back home? ⤵️
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A sister's perspective ⤵️
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Marry a woman who will wash your dirty laundry, not one who will hang it in the marketplace for everyone to see.
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