Women are half as much as men in five matters
In his explanation of Sunan Abī Dāwūd [23/334, according to Shāmilah], Sheikh ’Abdul-Muḥsin Al-’Abbād ḥafidhahullāh said:
“... It is established in the Qur'ān and Sunnah that women are half as much as men in five matters:
1⃣. INHERITANCE; the male has the same share as two females.
2⃣. MANUMISSION; a man has to free two women in order to save himself from the…
Forced marriages
Ibn Muflih Al-Hanbali rahimahullah said:
“The parents have no right to force their son to marry someone he does not want. Shaykh Taqiy al-Deen (i.e., Ibn Taymiyah – may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Neither of the parents has the right to force their son to marry someone whom he does not want, and if he refuses then he is not sinning by disobeying them, because no one has the right to force…
soldiers; those whom they recognize, they get along with, and those whom they do not recognize, they will not get along with.” The original version of this hadeeth is in al-Saheeh.
If you look at creation, you will hardly find any two people who love one another except that there is some similarity between them or they have something in common with regard to deeds, characteristics or goals. If the goals, characteristics, deeds or ways differ, there can only be aversion and distance between their hearts. It is sufficient to note the saheeh hadeeth from the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and…
Compatibility Between Souls
Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah rahimahullah said:
“Compatibility between souls is one of the strongest causes of love. Every person is attracted towards that which is compatible with him, and this compatibility is of two types: original compatibility which is ingrained in the essence and that which comes later because of living together or having something in common.
If your aims match…
Marriage is a team effort
Shaykh Muqbil رحمه الله said:
“Happiness cannot exist between a husband and wife except by their combined efforts; remaining patient with each other; working closely towards goodness and displaying teamwork whilst nurturing their children.”
[Anāqeed al-Karāmah, Page 7]
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Barakah lies in simplicity
(( أَعْظَمُ النِّساءِ بَرَكَةً أَيْسَرُهُنَّ مؤْنَةً))
“The women who have the most blessings are those who are the easiest to look after.”
[Collected by Ahmad in his 'Musnad' (no. 25120), an-Nasaai'ee in "As-sunan al-Kubra" (no. 9274) from the hadeeth of 'Aishah, radiyAllāhu'anha].
For this reason it is necessary upon the woman, her father and mother to make their goal with regards…
Demanding more (worldy matters) can lead the husband to Ḥaram earnings
Narrated Ḥasan al-Baṣri raḥimahullāh:
“I went to a cloth merchant in Madinah to buy a thawb. He started praising his products and making (false) oaths. And so I left him and said to myself I shouldn't buy from such a person. And I bought it from someone else. Two years later I made Hajj and went to that merchant, but this time I did not hear…
Being married to a student of knowledge
Some aspire to marry a student of knowledge thinking that it'll be the best time of their life...The reality is that being married to a student requires much patience and sacrifice.
Here is an example from the life of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Adam al-Ityūbi رحمه الله تعالى
The Shaykh غفر الله له would spend his mornings at work teaching at an Islamic institution in Makkah known…
Sharing Marital Secrets
Some women are overcome by the urge to communicate what is said in the house and their marital life to their relatives and friends. Some of what is said is secret, and the husband does not want anyone else to know it. What is the ruling on women who divulge these secrets and communicate them to those outside the house, or to some members of the household?
Sheikh ’Uthaymeen rahimahullah…
Struggling with housework?
Washing dishes, hoovering, tidying beds, shopping, preparing meals, feeding the kids, washing clothes, more dishes.........It can be overwhelming sometimes.
Fāṭimah radhiyallahu 'anha, the beloved daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, once came and complained to her father about excessive household work and requested a slave [to assist with household chores]. Her hands were blistered from…
Masturbation
There is a doubt regarding masturbation during periods. If a person stimulates themself to the point of reaching orgasm during periods, is it still ḥarām? As orgasm can relieve period cramp, which is at times unbearable, due to contractions.
✅ ANSWER:
It is not permissible to cure a sickness through Ḥarām means.
Abū Dardā’ raḍhiyallāhu ‘anhu said: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ‘Allāh has sent…
The beauty of righteousness excells physical beauty
Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah said:
“When a husband sees his wife obeying Allāh, his eyes become comforted; and when a believing wife sees her husband obeying Allāh, her eyes become comforted. So the righteous husband is a comfort to the eyes of his wife, and the righteous wife comforts the eyes of her believing husband, and the good offspring comfort the eyes of…
Modesty (الحياء) starts from young
We often see in women’s gatherings girls and young girls, around the age of seven years, wearing short or tight clothes, or strange haircuts, or haircuts for small girls that look like haircuts for boys. If we speak to the mothers and try to advise them, they argue that the children are still small. We hope that you can give us clear advice about children’s clothing and haircuts,…
Discipline starts from young
“The best of discipline is that which is done at a young age. If a child is left to his own characteristics and he or she matures into an adult possessing those characteristics, changing the person would be difficūlt.
A poet said:
ﺇﻥَّ اﻟﻐُﺼُﻮﻥ ﺇﺫا ﻗَﻮَّﻣﺘﻬﺎ اﻋﺘَﺪﻟَﺖ *
ﻭﻻ ﻳَﻠِﻴﻦ ﻗَﻮﻣﺘَﻪ اﻟﺨﺸﺐُ
If you straighten the branches they will straighten up *
But wood does not soften if you…
Parental mistakes which may lead kids to Zina
1. Parents bathing with their children and undressing infront of them.
2. Parents fondling infront of their children.
3. Dressing children inappropriately, especially girls.
4. Equipping them with digital devices and allowing them freedom to use them as they wish.
5. Allowing boys and girls to sleep together on the same bed after the age of ten.
6. Allowing…
Don't fall prey to predators
Dear sisters, especially those of you who are young teenagers. Please be cautious and don’t fall into the traps of men your age (and even older) who make promises of coming for your hand later. Those who speak to you in private, who talk to you in every way except through your father. They may even come and try to get you to abandon your family and do Nikāh with them in secret, with…
If free-mixing is Ḥarām then we can't go Ḥajj!
Free-mixing may be categorised into two types:
1. Avoidable free-mixing -> This is Haraam
2. Unavoidable free-mixing -> This is allowed with conditions:
a- one resorts to this due to a dire need (dharoorah)
b- it has to fulfil the intended objective and not something probable
c- there are no better alternatives
d- one fears Allah to the best of their ability…
The impermissibility of men teaching non-mahram women (Ajnabiyyāt) without a barrier
[Part 1] Evidences from the Qur'ān & Sunnah
https://t.me/madrasatuna/2415
[Part 2] The understanding of the Salaf
https://t.me/madrasatuna/2419
[Part 3] The Benefits of lowering the gaze by Ibn Al-Qayyim
https://t.me/madrasatuna/2420
[Part 4] The detrimental effect of a single glance
https://t.me/madrasatuna/2421
[Part 5]…
Free-mixed shopping centres
Is it permissible for a muslim to enter a shopping centre whilst he knows that in this centre there are uncovered, (near) naked women and there is free mixing which is not pleasing to Allah?
Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah answered:
It is not allowed to enter this type of market except for one who orders with good and forbids evil OR for a necessity whilst lowering the gaze and taking…
I attend university for a noble cause
Dear sister,
1⃣. 'The ends justify the means' is NOT an Islamic principle [https://t.me/madrasatuna/1810]
2⃣. Studying in free-mixed universities is Haraam. [https://t.me/womensbenefits/89]
3⃣. There are two types of obligations:
a. Individual
b. Communal
An Individual obligation is one which every single Muslim must fulfil, such as praying 5x a day, fasting Ramaḍhān,…
How else are we supposed to make Hijrah if we don't attain a degree?
I understand that mixed universities are haram but how does one go about making hijrah, considering a lot of Muslim countries won’t take anyone in unless they have degrees or certificates?
Answer:
Living in the West, this is the question that goes through many Muslims' minds. But unfortunately in answer to this question many resort to the…
Ruling on attending freemixed schools in the West
Muslim women and their daughters in western countries where there are Muslim minorities face very difficult circumstances in that education and work are mixed environments. We are caught between two possibilities. Either we cut-off our provision, stay at home and beg and as a result sink to a very desperate material condition, or, alternatively, wear our Islaamic…
Ruling On Oral Sex
Sheikh Muḥammad Al-’Ānsi ḥafidhahullāh
“This question...الله المستعان...(Sheikh takes a deep breath and sighs)...seeing as the question has been put forth...This (oral sex) is not something legislated. It is not permissible. His wife’s mouth is not a place for sexual intercourse. الله المستعان. A person should not go against the innate disposition (Al-Fiṭrah), sound reasoning and the human…
Conducting two Nikāhs
Question: We held a small Nikāḥ ceremony and all the conditions were met, however some of the relatives requested to repeat the Nikāḥ once again to allow more relatives to witness the occasion. What is the ruling on repeating the marriage contract in this case?
▪️Sheikh Muḥammad Al-’Ansi ḥafidhahullāh (https://t.me/madrasatuna/3140):
“As you have mentioned, if the contract has fulfilled the…