Women's Benefits

A month to be grateful, not wasteful Sheikh Fawzān ḥafidhahullāh said: "Appreciating and valuing food means avoiding waste—eating a little while discarding the rest is a sign of ingratitude for Allāh’s blessings. Large dishes are prepared, yet only a small portion is consumed while the remainder is carelessly thrown away. This is Kufr An-Ni’mah (ingratitude for blessings), something we seek Allāh’s protection…

7. Gold purities have different market values; therefore, it is illogical to treat them as equal in zakat calculations. 8. Requiring different purities to be treated the same in zakat would be unfair to those who own lower-purity gold, as they would be paying zakat as if they owned pure gold. 9. It is unanimously forbidden to exchange 24-carat gold for 18-carat gold in equal weight, as this constitutes riba.…

Zakat on Gold and Silver Varies Based on Purity The issue of zakat on gold and silver of varying purities is a matter of scholarly debate. This is often referred to as the ruling on maghsoosh/impure gold and silver. Scholars have expressed different views on this matter, which can be summarised as follows: First Opinion: Zakat Varies Based on Purity This is the position of the Shafi‘ee and Hanbali schools and…

Extracts: "If you are already a scholar, continue learning. If you are ignorant, start learning. If you are a student of knowledge, remain steadfast. We need knowledge more than we need food and drink. Not everyone has the ability to travel for studies, but should we tell those unable to travel to remain ignorant until they can? No!" "If you are a scholar, Alhamdulillah. If you are a student, Alhamdulillah. If you…

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Strive Throughout the Last Ten Nights—Not Just the Odd Ones! Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (raḥimahullāh) was asked about the best time to seek Laylatul Qadr. He responded (paraphrasing): "Laylatul Qadr occurs within the last ten nights of Ramaḍhān, as is authentically reported from the Prophet ﷺ, who said: ((تَحَرَّوْا لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ فِي الْعَشْرِ الأَوَاخِرِ مِنْ رَمَضَانَ)) "Seek Laylatul Qadr in the…

When does the last 10 begin? العشر الأواخر تبدأ من إحدى وعشرين. The last 10 starts from the 21st. [Ibn Baz raḥimahullāh - source] Evidence: Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (may Allāh be pleased with him) reported: "The Prophet ﷺ used to observe i'tikaf during the middle ten days of Ramaḍhān. One year, he performed i'tikaf until the night of the twenty-first, which is the night after which he would normally conclude his…

Islam permits a maximum of 4 wives, but the Prophet ﷺ married more? Question: Why did our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ marry 11 women while Islam permits only four wives? Please clarify. Sheikh Muhammad Al-'Ansi responds: The matter is clear, may Allāh preserve you. This was a special privilege granted exclusively to the Prophet ﷺ. Allāh, the Almighty, bestowed upon His Prophet certain distinctions unique to him,…

The Validity of Combining Oath Expiation with Feeding Fasting Individuals Question: If one provides food to fasting individuals at home and intends it as expiation for an oath, will this be valid? And will they also receive the reward for feeding a fasting person? Sheikh Muhammad Al-'Ansi hafidahullāh responds: In such a case, combining both intentions is permissible. It is allowed to provide food to ten needy…

In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise be to Allāh, whose blessings upon His servants are countless, and whose favours upon His chosen ones are abundant. As Allāh Almighty says: "And if you were to count the favours of Allāh, you could not enumerate them." Among the great blessings bestowed by Allāh upon Ahlus-Sunnah in general, and our Somali brothers in particular, is the opening…

Your wife, sister, daughter, aunty, etc., may be facing great strain & difficulty in the kitchen preparing your meals and looking after the kids all day, so for you to come home at the end of the day and criticise the food, get annoyed at the pettiest things and disregard all her efforts might possibly be the worst way to show your appreciation! ___________________ DON'T BE THAT GUY 👆🏽 Sisters, remember to do it…

May Allāh be good to you. A woman spent time and effort beautifying her hair, then she was overcome by that which necessitates ghusl janābah. Is she allowed to wash her body and leave off her hair in order to preserve it, because the water will spoil the beautification? Please advise us, may Allāh reward you. 👌🏽Answered by Sheikh Muḥammad Ba Jammāl - ḥafiḍhahullāh: “Her prayer is invalid until she takes a full…

❞ليعجبني الرجل أن يكونَ في أهل بيته كالصبي، فإذا ابتُغي منه وُجِدَ رجلًا.❝

Shaykh Abū ʿAbdillāh Fayṣal al-Ḥāshidī: Our children are human beings like everyone else. They feel hurt by harsh words, dislike rough treatment, and are put off by excessive reproach and fault-finding. They love those who treat them with gentleness and mercy, overlook shortcomings, and forgive mistakes—so long as they are not sins. In short, our children are the most deserving of our good character, as the Prophet…

◾️Posting certificates online to show others◾️ Answered by Shaykh Abu Hamza Hassan bin Muhammed Ba Shu'ayb - may Allah preserve him - 📩🔹Question: A woman memorised a Juz from the Quran with Tajweed, and she received a certificate of recognition and posted it on her phone. Does this enter into Riya? 📩🔸Answer: Yes this affects sincerity. ____ Translated by: Abu Mālik Nāsir bin Rāshid Al-Ma’mary Telegram…

Which fingers are permissible for wearing a ring? (Men vs. Women) Question: I heard that wearing a ring is only permissible on two fingers. Is this true? And on which fingers is it allowed? Sheikh Najeeb Ash-Shar’abi ḥafidhahullāh responds: Yes, for men, there is a prohibition against wearing a ring on the middle finger and the index finger. Muslim narrated from ‘Ali (may Allāh be pleased with him) that he…

Yes, while this may not be the most preferred way to break one's fast, it remains permissible. It was narrated by Aṭ-Ṭabarāni in "Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr" (12/269) and Abu Nu‘aym in "Ma‘rifat Aṣ-Ṣaḥābah" (3/1709), where he mentioned a sound chain of narration upto Muḥammad ibn Sīrīn, who said: «رُبَّمَا أَفْطَرَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ عَلَى الْجِمَاعِ» “Ibn ‘Umar would sometimes break his fast with intimacy.” He then mentioned…

Praiseworthy vs. Blameworthy modesty Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh said: In conclusion, the type of modesty that restrains a person from engaging in disgraceful and shameful acts is praiseworthy. However, the type of modesty that prevents a person from enjoining good, forbidding evil, calling to Allāh, leading in prayer, delivering sermons with sincerity for the sake of Allāh Almighty, or seeking knowledge and…

Sheikh Mansoor Al-Majeedi hafidahullah writes (https://t.me/madrasatuna/4801): "The laughter and emotions of actors do not belong to them. Even the laughter an actor expresses is not his own; it is required of him. The director instructs him: "When you reach a certain scene, you must smile," and the camera is set to capture it. Similarly, the director tells him: "At this particular moment, you must cry."…