This is a fully fledged man wearing an abaya and head scarf. He's become known in East London, UK and has moved on to now wear the niqab!
People like him are a threat to our security, especially in enclosed places. For all we know, we could be sitting amongst men dressed like this in masaajids, gatherings and conferences and not even know it!
The British government has allowed these cross dressers to use public female toilets and changing rooms; so they are now conditioned to think they can roam any female environment they wish.
In these times, it…
Sheikh ’Abdulhamid on Face Covering in Women’s Gatherings
He said ḥafidhahullāh:
"What is preferable, when women are among themselves and there is no fear of fitnah in terms of tasweer and so on, is that a woman should uncover her face so that her sisters may recognise her, feel at ease with her, and to prevent any infiltration."
Wearing the Niqab Among Women and in the Presence of Mahram Men
QUESTION:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
In some cultures, it is customary for women to cover their faces even in the presence of their own mahrams.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-’Umari ḥafidhahullāh:
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
This custom — whereby a woman covers her face in the presence of some of her mahrams — exists in certain regions of Yemen,…
اللسان سيف إن لم تكن حارسه قطعك
The tongue is a sword; if you do not guard it, it will cut you
Explanation:
- This proverb emphasises the power of speech and the importance of caution when speaking. Just as a sword can harm if mishandled, careless words can lead to regret or harm.
Alternative:
الكلمة مثل السهم إذا خرجت لا ترجع
A word is like an arrow – once released, it does not return.
Both proverbs…
Just a quick reminder to myself and to my brothers and sisters – let’s keep checking our intentions in everything we do, especially when it comes to teaching.
If we want this knowledge to really count as ṣadaqah jāriyah, then let’s not just teach for the sake of Allāh, but also try to make it easy for others to access. Many of us recieved this knowledge for free – so let's pass it down for free.
Furthermore, the…
Abu Huraira (Allāh be pleased with him) reported Allāh's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:
((إِذَا مَاتَ الإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ ثَلاَثَةٍ إِلاَّ مِنْ صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ أَوْ وَلَدٍ صَالِحٍ يَدْعُو لَهُ)).‏
"When a man dies, his acts come to an end, but three, recurring charity, or knowledge (by which people) benefit, or a pious son, who prays for him (for the…
Taught by Ustadh Abu Ishaaq Muhammad ibn Ahmad @MasjidSahabah
The Book of Marriage 1 | كتاب النكاح
from Al-Fiqh Al-Muyassar ⤵️
https://youtu.be/Ut5Tx2Xi3-Q
The Book of Marriage 2 | كتاب النكاح
from Al-Fiqh Al-Muyassar ⤵️
https://youtu.be/ehCblK-bpOc
The Book of Marriage 3 | كتاب النكاح | Al-Fiqh Al-Muyassar ⤵️
https://youtu.be/i35QK7Qbqbg
The Book of Marriage 4 | كتاب النكاح | Al-Fiqh Al-Muyassar…
أُكلتُ يوم أُكِلَ الثور الأبيض
I was eaten the day the white bull was eaten
Background Story:
There were three bulls — one white, one red, and one black — living together in peace. A lion wanted to eat them, but he couldn't fight all three at once. So, the lion went to the red and black bulls and said: "Let me eat the white bull. He is different from you. If you let me eat him, I won’t hurt you." They agreed, and…
BENEFIT: A Rafidhi embraces Islam at the hands of a Jew and the Jew embraces Islam as a result!
Ibn Qudāmah Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) reported the following incident [An-Nahyu ’an sabb Al-Aṣ-ḥāb (P. 113)]:
Abu Bakr Al-Ḥarrāni said:
"I went out with a group, and we lodged with a nobleman (naqīb) from among the Alawites (Shiites). He welcomed us generously and treated us with great hospitality. He had a Jewish servant.
Then the noble Hashimi (one of our companions) said to the naqīb:
‘All of your affairs are…
A Brief Timeline of the Fitnah Between Shaykh Yahya and Shaykh Rabee' (May Allāh Have Mercy on Him)
1. Initial Relationship Marked by Mutual Love and Respect
The relationship between Shaykh Yahya and Shaykh Rabee' began on a foundation of mutual affection and high regard.
▸ Example: Shaykh Rabee's praise for Shaykh Yahya
(https://t.me/AlHajoori/16)
2. The Involvement of Fitnah Makers
Certain individuals began sowing discord between the two scholars, leading to serious misunderstandings.…
Is Physical Contact with Non-Mahrams Permissible if They Are Elderly and There Is No Fear of Fitnah?
QUESTION: Is it permissible for me to kiss my 70-year-old cousin on her forehead over her Hijab (veil) or shake hands with her because she is very old?
Sheikh ibn Baz rahimahullah said:
"It is not permissible for you to shake hands or kiss her on her head or anywhere. It is permissible for you to greet her with…
Cousin brother/cousin sister?
QUESTION: I have a cousin brother. He is my mother’s brother’s son. He’s very close to us. He is two years younger than me and has grown up with us since his childhood, but he wasn’t birthed by my mother. I’m 21 years old and he’s 19 now. I don’t see him as a cousin or a non-mahram and I genuinely see him like my own brother, like one of my real brothers. That’s how close we are. I…
Infertility & Islamic Alternatives
Q1: I can’t have kids, and I saw that IVF isn’t allowed (https://t.me/womensbenefits/836). Are there any halal options?
A1: Yeah, one beautiful option is to sponsor or take care of an orphan. You’d raise them with love and care, just like your own – but you wouldn’t give them your or your husband’s last name, since that’s not allowed in Islam. Basically, you raise them without…
Induced lactation [medical perspective]
QUESTION: Can a woman produce breast milk if they haven't been pregnant?
ANSWER: With considerable dedication and preparation, breastfeeding without pregnancy (induced lactation) might be possible.
Normally, the natural production of breast milk (lactation) is triggered by a complex interaction between three hormones — estrogen, progesterone and human placental lactogen —…
QUESTION: If a woman informs me that she breastfed my father—so that I may remove the hijab in front of her sons—but this person is elderly and sometimes calls upon other than Allah despite being reminded, due to confusion in her beliefs (for example, she says “يا رسول الله ” during trials), and I also know that this person is capable of lying, should I accept her statement about breastfeeding and remove the hijab…
QUESTION: Just as a follow up which I think I mentioned previously, but there are no exceptions are there? The dars mentioned there are no exceptions as well and just wanted to double check. Because in my culture it is widespread amongst the community that only the blood children of the mum which are younger than the breastfed child become siblings through breastfeeding. Not older ones. So just wanted clarification…