Know your predecessors
[Contains a biography of the Prophet ﷺ as well as the four rightly guided Caliphs]
Written by: Sheikh Abdulhameed Az-Zu'kari hafidahullāh
Translated: Majid Jawed Al-Afghani hafidahullah
LESSON 54 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/NuAXXQShktI
ABOUT THIS CLASS:
In this class, ʿAbdullāh covers the second lesson of Unit 10, where he learns about the extent of Shaytan’s enmity towards mankind. He also listens to a brief reminder by Sheikh Abdulghniy Al-Umari, demonstrating how Shaytan gradually leads people astray.
SUMMARY:
ماذا يريد الشيطان من الإنسان؟
What does Shaytan want from mankind?
يريد الشيطان أن…
LESSON 53 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/nf966sbXHFE
ABOUT THIS CLASS:
In this class, ʿAbdullāh begins the tenth and final unit of the book. In this first lesson, he learns about a Muslim's true enemy: Shayṭān and his army. He listens to a brief story that illustrates how Shayṭān’s enmity first began and is cautioned against listening to his whispers.
SUMMARY:
من هو عدونا؟
Who is our enemy?
الشيطان وجنوده.
Shayṭān and…
BENEFIT: When Should the Congregant Recite Al-Fatiha in the Audible Prayer
Question: Should the congregant recite Al-Fatiha behind the imam during pauses in his recitation of Al-Fatiha in an audible prayer?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullāh answered:
This is one of the acceptable approaches to reciting Al-Fatiha for the congregant. It applies in cases where the imam recites in a slow and measured manner (tarteel). In such a case, when the imam says:
﴿الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ﴾
the…
LESSON 52 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/5EDx3zQKHrw
ABOUT THIS CLASS:
In this lesson, ‘Abdullāh is assessed on the four questions covered in Unit 9.
SUMMARY:
س١. من هم شر البرية؟
ج. الكافرون شر البرية.
Q1: Who are the worst of creation?
A1: The disbelievers are the worst of creation.
س٢. ما مصير الكافرين؟
ج٢. الكافرون يدخلون النار.
Q2: What is the fate of the disbelievers?
A2: The disbelievers will enter Hell.…
LESSON 51 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/U7kDvqo5Y6c
ABOUT THIS CLASS:
In this lesson, ‘Abdullāh reviews all the questions from the beginning of the book along with his sister.
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15. It's recommended to remain silent during the ’Eid Khuṭbah, but if there's a need to mention something, you can do so quietly without disturbing others.
16. If no Khuṭbah is established because there's no competent Khaṭīb, there's no sin upon them, because the 'Eid Khuṭbah is not obligatory - rather it's a highly encouraged act.
17. During the Khuṭbah the khaṭīb stands on the ground facing the people without using a pulpit. Abū Sa‘ēd Al-Khudri raḍhiyallāhu ’anhu said: “he ﷺ stood in front of the people, while the people were seated in their rows.” [Bukhāri &…
1. When you arrive at the Muṣallā, you should sit down in rows. There is no Taḥiyyatul masjid for entering the Musallā. There's no Adhān, no Iqāmah, and no voluntary prayers to be offered before or after the ’Eid Ṣalāh.
2. Continue saying takbīr out loud until the Imām arrives.
3. When the Imām arrives you should stop saying the takbīr and begin straightening the rows in preparation for Ṣalāh.
🔺Note: Ṣalātul…
Then the Prophet (ﷺ) made me stand behind him and my cheek was touching his cheek and he was saying, "Carry on! O Bani Arfida," till I got tired. The Prophet (ﷺ) asked me, "Have you had enough?" I rep
Examples of Ḥalāl entertainment:
1. Playing the duff (drum) in the case of women only, but it must be free from any metal jingles.
2. Sisters can sing and dance amongst themselves - without musical instruments (with the exemption of the duff). The lyrics must not fall contrary to the Sharī‘ah and they must not be heard by strange men.
3. Brothers can recite poetry
4. Wrestling
5. Go-carting
6. Horseriding
7.…
11. The Sunnah is to proceed to the Muṣallā via one route and to return via a different route. It was narrated from Jābir raḍhiyallāhu ’anhu who said: “On the day of ‘Eid, the Prophet ﷺ used to vary h
12. You should greet fellow Muslims with a cheerful face and share meals with the righteous amongst them
’Abdullāh ibn ’Amr narrated that a man once asked the Prophet ﷺ, “What aspect of Islām is best?” He ﷺ said: “You should provide food and greet those you know and those you do not.” [Bukhāri & Muslim]
🔺Note: This ettiquette is not something specific to ’Eid, rather it's been highlight here due to fact that…
2. Continue to wake up for Tahajjud during the last third of the night as you used to during the last 10 nights of Ramaḍhān. Remember, Tahajjud is not limited to Ramaḍhān, so you should continue offer
🔺Note: It was not a practice of the Prophet ﷺ to offer night prayers in congregation outside Ramaḍhān on a regular basis.
3. When Fajr enters, you should observe the 2 voluntary units before Fajr, then attend Fajr Ṣalāh in the masjid.
4. After Fajr you should offer Zakātul Fiṭr - if you haven't already done so
5. Before proceeding to ’Eid Ṣalāh, you should take a bath in order to purify yourself from any dirt…
Three Introductory Points:
POINT 1. Definition of ’Eidul Fiṭr:
• ’Eid comes from ’Āda (عاد), which means to return/repeat; ’Eid is called so because it repeats on a weekly or annual basis.
• Fiṭr refers to the end of the fast.
When the two words are combined, the second (Fiṭr) becomes the cause/time of the first (’Eid), i.e. ’Eidul Fiṭr is the celebration that takes place after completing the fasting of Ramaḍhān…
I hope you have taken the time to review the rulings on Zakatul Fitr. If you haven't already, here's the link:
[https://t.me/masjidsahabah/566]
For those residing in the West, finding eligible recipients for Zakatul Fitr can be challenging. As a result, many choose to send money abroad. If you are doing so, consider the following points of advice:
Point 1: Zakatul Fitr must be given in the form of food, not…
Undoubtedly, the needy Muslims are more deserving of this, so one should strive to give his Zakātul Fiṭr to those Muslims in need. And most of the scholars have said that Zakātul Fiṭr must be distribu
➢ 14. Can one poor person receive multiple donations?
It's permissible to distribute Zakātul Fiṭr to a number of poor people or to give it all to one poor person - especially if they are few in number. But if they are many, it is more appropriate to distribute it as broadly as possible because the purpose of Zakātul Fiṭr is to cover the needs of the poor on the day of ’Eid, not to gather and store food for a long…
➢ 7. Is it permissible to give Zakātul Fiṭr on behalf of other people; like friends and distant relatives?
Yes, but they must be informed beforehand so they can make the intention, as “actions are judged by their intentions.” [Bukhāri & Muslim]
➢ 8. What is Zakātul Fiṭr given as?
Most of the scholars have said that Zakātul Fiṭr may be given from the common Staples of the country; dates, barley, raisins, wheat, or any other type of Staples, based on the statement of the Prophet ﷺ:
((أو صاعا من طعام))
“...or one Ṣā‘ of…
➢ 1. What is Zakātul Fiṭr?
• Zakāh is mandatory charity.
• Fiṭr is to break/end the fast; here it refers to the end of Ramaḍhān.
When the two words are combined, the second (Fiṭr) becomes the cause/time of the first (Zakāh); i.e. Zakātul Fiṭr is the Zakāh that is payed after completing the fasting of Ramaḍhān.
🔺Note: Zakātul Fiṭr and Ṣadaqatul Fiṭr refer to the same thing.
➢ 2. What's the reason for giving…
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 year; reported by Bukhāri & Muslim from the ḥadīth of Abū Sa’ēd, and on another year it occurred on one of the last 7 nights; reported by…
➢ 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: Laylatul Qadr is BETTER than and not EQUAL to a thousand months. So it's incorrect to equate it to 83 years or any other specific figure.
• It is the night in which Allāh revealed the Qur'ān. [Al-Qadr 1]
💡Benefit:…