"The skins shiver therefrom of those who fear their Lord; then their skins and their hearts relax at the remembrance of Allah"

[39:23]

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Ibn Qayyim said:

❝The Companions did not differ not even in one issue of Asma [Allaah’s Names], Sifaat [Attributes] and Afa’al [Actions].❞

[I’laam al-Muwaqaeen, (1/49) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath al-Anbiyya]

Translations of Jumu'ah Khutbahs last 2 fridays from Masjid Haram in Makkah

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📋 Statements which are better than amassing Gold & Silver
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Shaddad bin Aws -Radhi Allaahu anhu- said that the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- said to me: 'O Shaddad bin Aws! If you see the people amassing gold and silver then say these statements a lot:

‘O Allaah verily I ask of You for strength of perseverance of obedience on the Deen , and determination in practicing of the Deen and goodness. And I ask of You for that which obligates Your mercy and resolutions for Your forgiveness...

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◆■◆Ibn al-Qayyim said⇩
‘Every Muslim should be warned of the oppression of: ‘I – My/Mine – I Possess’

◆Indeed these three words are what Iblees (Shaytan), Fir’awn and Qaroon were tried with.

⇨Iblees said→ ‘I am better than him’

⇨Fir’awn said→ ‘Is not mine the Kingdom of Egypt,’

⇨Qaroon said→ ‘This has been given to me only because of knowledge I possess.’

●So regarding the saying of the Slave of Allaah ‘I’ – then the best that he can be described with is⇩
I am a slave who sins, makes mistakes, seeks forgiveness and recognizes this.

●So regarding the saying of ‘My/Mine’ – and those statements similar to that is⇩
My sins, my crimes, my humbleness, my depravation and submissiveness.
So regarding the saying of ‘I Possess’:

●Forgive me for my mistakes and what I do intentionally, in jest, or in seriousness and I possess all these shortcomings.

★[Taken from ‘Za’ad al-Ma’aad’ 2/475 – By Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawzeeyah]★
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“Evil-eye is true. If evil- eye raced with fate, it would beat fate (it would change fate)” (Muslim, Salaam: 42; Ibni Majah, Tib: 3).

Evil-eye is true. It puts a camel in a cooking pot and a man in grave.” (Kashfu’l-Khafa, 2: 76, narrated Abu Naim).

Thus, just as a camel affected by evil-eye may die and its meat can be put in the cooking pot, so too may a man affected by evil-eye die and be put in grave. It is understood from the hadith that the effects of evil-eye affect not only human beings but also all living beings and even anything that attracts one to look at

Holding birthday parties for children – Permanent Committee

Q: Some of our Muslim brethren hold birthday parties for themselves and their children, what is the ruling on such festivals?

A: The basic principle regarding acts of Ibadah (worship) is that they are Tawqifiy (bound by a religious text and not amenable to personal opinion), and as such, no one is allowed to worship Allah in a way other than which He ordained, because the Prophet (peace be upon him) said in the Sahih (authentic) Hadith:

Anyone who introduces anything into this matter of ours (Islam) that is not part of it will have it rejected. [1]

He (peace be upon him) also said:

Anyone who does an action which is not in accordance with this matter of ours (Islam) will have it rejected. [2]

Birthday parties are an act of Bid’ah (innovation in religion) that should not be done for any person, regardless of their rank or role in life.

The most honorable of all creation and the best of all Messengers (peace be upon them), i.e. Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah (peace be upon him) was never reported to have held a festival for the day he was born, or even instructed his Ummah (nation based on one creed) to celebrate it.

Similarly, the best of this Ummah after its Prophet (peace be upon him) are the Rightly-Guided Caliphs and the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet), but none of them is reported to have made a festival for the Prophet’s birthday, or for any of them (may Allah be pleased with them), and all goodness is to be found in following their pathand patterning oneself after the teachings of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Moreover, such Bid`ah pave the way to imitate the Jews, Christians and other Kafirs (non-Muslims) in terms of their newly invented festivals. Allah is the One sought for help!

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!

[1] Al-Bukhari, Sahih, Book on reconciliation, no. 2697; Muslim, Sahih, Book on judicial decisions, no. 1718; Abu Dawud, Sunan, Book on Al-Sunnah, no. 4606; Ibn Majah, Sunan, Introduction, no. 14; and Ahmad, Musnad, vol. 6, p. 240.

[2] Muslim, Sahih, Book on judicial decisions, no. 1718; and Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 6, p. 180

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Chairman : Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz
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Refutation of the corrupted principle "Take good and leave bad" by Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan حفظه الله.

''Why don't you mention their good? Why do you always mention their evil?''

Question To Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan (حفظه الله)

What is the ruling on the one who defends a person of innovation and says: '(This person) has good deeds and has given service to Islaam in such', since this has become widespread amongst some of the callers. What is the ruling on this?

Answer:

We clarify errors in order that the people may keep away from it. As for having good deeds, then this is with Allah, so we do not have knowledge of it. Whatever his good deeds are, they will not be lost with Allah, and we are not a scale by which good and evil deeds are weighed. Good and evil deeds have their scale on the Day of Judgement with Allah (Ta-aalaa).

Our intention is not to diminish the individual, rather our intention is to clarify the truth and unveil errors so that people may not fall to it. As for the (personal/private affairs of the person), we do not enter into that.

If he has good deeds, then his good deeds will not be lost with Allah. We neither talk about his good deeds nor do we say that he has no good deeds. Allah is more knowledgeable about his good deeds, and our intention is to clarify errors in order that people do not incline towards it...

[Source: Al-Ijaabaatul Muhimmah (Vol 1, page 145)]

[11/05/2016 5:05 pm] F K I: Zakāh: The obligatory ‘poor due’ that must be paid by the rich to the poor

The third pillar, zakaah, is only a duty for wealthier Muslims whose wealth has reached a minimum “threshold amount” that has been in their possession for a year. Each year, they must pay 2.5% of their accumulated gold, silver and savings to those less fortunate in the community. In this way they purify their wealth. Zakaah means to “purify” or “cleanse” one’s halaal (permissible) earnings. Illegal earnings are not accepted by Allaah because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Allaah is pure and good and loves only that which is pure and good.”

How much? Zakaah is payable when a person’s (male or female) wealth has reached or exceeded a specified amount (called a nisaab) that is mentioned in the Sharee’ah. The specific wealth upon which the zakaah is payable is four categories:

That which comes out of the ground from crops and fruit.
Grazing livestock animals.
Gold, silver and cash.
Products sold as merchandise.
The most common to people living in Europe is the zakaah payable on the third and fourth categories. As for the threshold amount (nisaab) after which zakaah must be paid, then:

for gold it is 85 grams;
for silver it is 640 grams;
for money it the value of 85 grams of gold which in 2015 is £2227.00

The Qur’aan does not specifically mention the amounts payable; however, these amounts are reported in the Sunnah by authentic hadīth, in great detail – which proves the great importance of this pillar. So if anyone’s wealth exceeds the nisaab amounts, and they have had it for a year, then 2.5% in zakaah (the obligatory poor due) must be paid. Zakaah is not paid by anyone who has less than this amount of wealth. Zakaah is not paid on diamonds, platinum or other types of jewellery. It is not paid on cars, houses or property (but it is paid on money earned through rent and profit from investments). So to work out the amount of zakaah to be paid, add up your all your cash savings and gold you have had for a year above the value of nisaab, then work out 2.5% of it and give it in charity to be spent on any of the eight categories mentioned in the Qur’aan (At-Tawbah 9:60):

The very poor (fuqaraa)
The needy (masakeen)
Those employed to collect it (to meet their needs)
To attract the hearts of those non-Muslims who are inclined towards Islaam
Freeing captives
Helping those in genuine debt
To the governmental army of a Muslim country
The traveller to help him reach his destination
“As-Sadaqaat (here it means Zakat) are only for the Fuqara’ (poor), and Al-Masakin (the poor) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allah’s Cause (i.e. for Mujahidun, the armies of the Muslim countries), and for the a traveller who is prevented from reaching his destination; a duty imposed by Allah. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise.” (9:60)
Case study:

Gold worth: £1500
Cash in house: £50
Bank account: £1000
Total savings: £2550 (Been in possession for a whole year)

This is higher than the nisaab (minimum threshold).
2.5% payable = £63.75

How should it be paid? Some mosques collect zakaah from the congregation and spend it according to the Qur’aan and Sunnah. Some charities also collect zakaah – but a person can give the zakaah away himself. In many Muslim countries the zakaah is collected by the government and spent accordingly. In the UK and Europe, Muslims must take care that zakaah or other forms of charity are not given to organisations who support terrorist groups such as Hamas (Palestine), ISIS (Syria and Iraq), Taliban (Pakistan and Afghanistan), Al-Shabab (Somalia), etc. The zakaah or charity given to them is not considered as valid in Sharee’ah Law since they are not eligible recipients. Zakaah cannot be given for political campaigns or electing candidates into parliament. Zakaat cannot be given for the building of mosques or schools. See above the valid categories.

Its importanc

e in the Qur’an:

“And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” (2:43)
“And establish prayer and give zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what you do, is all-Seeing.” (2:110)
“And Allah had already taken a covenant from the Children of Israel, and We delegated from among them twelve leaders. And Allah said, “I am with you. If you establish prayer and give zakah and believe in My messengers and support them and loan Allah a goodly loan, I will surely remove from you your misdeeds and admit you to gardens beneath which rivers flow…” (5:12)
“But if they repent, establish prayer, and give zakah, then they are your brothers in religion; and We detail the verses for a people who know.” (9:11)
Importance of zakaah:

It is an act of worship, a duty to Allaah commanded in the Qur’aan.
It reduces the suffering of the poor.
It strengthens the community – it makes sure than everyone knows and cares about those less fortunate.
It strengthens the economy and business in the community by giving more people money to spend.
It purifies the halaal wealth, and prevents one from being a hoarder of wealth.
It makes a person generous and caring and less attached to the world.
The Qur’aan and Sunnah make clear that those who do not pay zakaah are sinners threatened with Allaah’s punishment in the Hereafter. Withholding Zakaah is a major sin.
The two duties are salaah and zakaah are linked in the Qur’aan. In salaah you call upon Allaah, and seek his aid and feel strength of faith. By paying zakaah you put those feelings into action.
All Muslims are expected to be generous and to give what they can to good causes. Paying zakaah is an obligation for those blessed with wealth – it is the least that is expected from them.

Poorer Muslims are also obligated to be generous with general acts of kindness and charity, but they are not obligated to give zakaah if their wealth has not reached the nisaab.

http://www.abukhadeejah.com/zakah-the-obligatory-poor-due-that-must-be-paid-by-the-rich-to-the-poor-islam-2-5
[11/05/2016 5:05 pm] F K I: http://www.abukhadeejah.com/zakah-the-obligatory-poor-due-that-must-be-paid-by-the-rich-to-the-poor-islam-2-5/

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

يقول نرجوا منكم نصيحة في استعمال الإنترنت وما يتعلق به في هذه الأجهزة الذكية ؟

Q : We request you an advice for using the internet & whats related to it (smart devices)
Ans :
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والله يا إخوة منذ دخلت هذه الأجهزة؛ ضاع إقبال الناس، وابتعدوا عن طلب العلم، وانشغلوا بهذا، وأصبح هم الإنسان من صباحه إلى مسائه؛ وهو يقلب هذه الأجهزة ويعتمد عليها في العلم!! الأصل في العلم -بعد مجالسة أهله- القراءة والإطلاع، فلا ينبغي للمسلم أن يكثر من النظر في هذه الأجهزة، حتى خصوصا الإنترنت ففيه من المناظر السيئة؛ مما قد يوقع في قلب الإنسان شهوة، أو تعلق بمحرم؛ فيضيع دينه ويضعف قلبه!!
منقول

Wallahi my brothers,
Ever since these devices appeared , People kept away from seeking knowledge (directly) & they became busy with this (internet & Smart devices). The people became preoccupied with it day & night (morning to evening) that he keeps turning/swiping these devices & he depends on it for knowledge !!
The basic foundation is that after you sit (directly) with the scholars that you read & research, And its not befitting for the muslim that he increases in looking into these devices especially the internet for its has bad scenes which may put in the heart of a man desires (corruption) or attachment to prohibited things that he may lose/diminish his religion & weaken his heart.
الشيخ عبد الله الظفيري
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12 Authentic Du’aas for Istighfaar (Seeking Forgiveness)

https://greatrewards.abdurrahman.org/2013/01/05/rewards-for-dhikr-chart-excellent-one/ - See Page 10.

islamIQ.sg:
# The Payment of Zakaatul-Fitr in Money

Q.1 Is it permissible to discharge the obligation of Zakaatul-Fitr on the first day of Ramadhaan? And is it permissible to distribute it in money?

Answer:

As for the discharging of it on the first day of Ramadhaan - there is Ikhtilaaf (difference of opinion among the scholars) about it. The most correct opinion is that it's not permissible, because it is called Zakaatul-Fitr, and Al-Fitr (ending of the fast) does not occur except at the end of the month. Also, the Messenger of Allaah ordered that it be discharged before the people go out to the Prayer (Salaatul-'Eed). Along with that, the companions (Sahabah) used to give out the Zakaatul-Fitr one or two days before the 'Eed. As for discharging the Zakaatul-Fitr in MONEY, this is a point of Ikhtilaf (difference among the scholars). And the correct opinion - as I see it - is that it is not discharged except by (distribution of) FOOD.

This is because Ibn Umar said: "The Messenger of Allaah made obligatory (the payment of) Zakaatul-Fitr from a Saa' of dates or a Saa' of barley..." [1]

Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudree said: "We used to distribute it (Zakaatul-Fitr) in the time of the Messenger of Allaah as one saa' of food, and our food was dates and barley and raisins and cottage cheese..." [2] So, it becomes clear from these two hadeeth that it (Zakaatul-Fitr) is not discharged except from FOOD. And the distribution of it in food displays it openly and shows it, and all of the members of the family know about it. In this way, there is an exhibition or manifestation of this aspect of the religion.

As for discharging it in money, this causes it to be concealed (unseen), and perhaps the person may favour himself, by discharging it in money, and thus reduce its amount. '[3] Therefore, strictly following the Law (al-Qur'aan and Sunnah) is best and it is blessed. Someone might argue that the distribution of food doesn't benefit the poor. (But, we say) the poor person - if truly poor - must definitely benefit from the food.

Q.2 What is the ruling in the case of someone compelled to discharge Zakaatul-Fitr by money? And does it fulfill for him his obligation?

Answer

It appears to me that if someone is compelled to discharge the Zakaatul-Fitr by money, then he should give them the money, and not openly disobey those in authority. But, as far as that which is between him and Allaah, he should discharge what he has been commanded by the Prophet to discharge. So, he should discharge a saa' of food as the Prophet commanded. Their compelling you to discharge it from money is compulsion to do something which Allaah has not legislated. In that case, you must fulfill what you believe to be obligatory.

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[1] Bukhaaree 2:579 One Saa' is equal to four (4) Mudd, and one (1) Mudd is equal to the amount held by cupping the two hands together. It is a measure by volume not by weight
[2] Bukhaaree 2:582
[3] As the amount would differ if we compare the value of one saa' of dates to one saa' of barley for example. Since a saa' of barley is about 7 riyals ($2.00), while a saa' of dates ranges -according to quality - from 25 riyals ($7.00) for a lesser quality to 42 riyals ($12.00) for a medium quality, to 175 riyals ($49.00) for the best quality per saa'.

Source: "Shaikh Ibn Uthaimeen on Zakat ul-Fitr" translated by Abu Muhammed 'Abdur-Rauf Shakir

Knowledge: The peak of achievement.

The Khawarij and the Qur’aan

الخوارج والقرآن

From Uqba bin Aamir from the Prophet ﷺ :

« سيخرُجُ أقوامٌ من أُمَّتِي يَشربُونَ القرآنَ
كشُربِهِمْ اللَّبَنَ . »

‘There will appear groups from my Ummah who will drink the Qur’aan like the drinking of milk.’
[Collected by Tabraani and Albaani graded it as Hasan in Saheehal-Jama no. 3653]

In another wording:

“ سيخرج قوم من أمتي يشربون القرآن كشربهم الماء “ .

‘A group from my Ummah will appear who will drink the Qur’aan like they would drink water.’

[Collected by Faryabi & Albaani said its Isnaad is Hasan in Saheehah no. 1886]

( أي يسلقونه بألسنتهم من غير تدبر لمعانيه ولا تأمل في أحكامه بل يمر على ألسنتهم كما يمر اللبن المشروب عليها بسرعة . )

‘Its meaning is that they only pay lip service to the Qur’aan without reflecting upon its meanings or pondering about its rulings. Rather they let it pass on their tongues like hastily drinking milk.’

[Fayd al Qadeer 4/155]

http://www.miraathpubs.net/en/day-16-the-khawarij-and-the-quraan/

The actions of the sincere people VS. the actions of the wicked

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“There are three things that if a person adheres to them, they purify his heart from any form of treachery or evil: doing deeds purely for the sake of Allaah alone, offering sincere advice to the rulers of the Muslims, and adhering to the Jamaa`ah (main body) of the Muslims. Their supplication is answered (i.e. encompassing every good and all of the people).”

[Sunan al-Tirmidhee (2658) and Sunan Ibn Maajah (3056) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee, al-Saheehah (404)]

But the people with wicked hearts don’t want to do the deeds for the sake of Allaah alone; they display their evil by openly writing on social media or speaking from the Minbars in the Masaajid. They don’t care for the Prophetic teachings nor do they care for the Muslim bloodshed. They don’t care for the peace and safety of the Muslims. They incite the people while they are at the comfort of their own homes or are living in some other country.

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