Be in this world as if you are a stranger or passer by. (1)

🔹Sexual intercourse during the daytime in Ramadan

▪️Q: I had intercourse with my wife during the daytime in Ramadan. I was told that I have to offer a Kaffarah (expiation), which is freeing a slave, observing Sawm (Fast) for two consecutive months, or feeding sixty poor people. However, I do not know whether this order of priority of the required Kaffarah is obligatory to follow or is optional. Please give us a Fatwa, may Allah reward you with the best.


▫️A: If you intentionally had intercourse with your wife during the daytime in Ramadan, you have to offer a Kaffarah - and it is obligatory to follow its order of priority, according to the more correct of the two opinions maintained by scholars. Thus, you should free a slave, if you cannot, step to the second alternative: Sawm for two consecutive months, if you cannot, step to the third alternative: Feed sixty poor persons thirty Sa`s (1 Sa` = 3 kg. approx.) of wheat, fresh dates, rice, or any other staple foodstuff, each poor person receiving half a Sa`.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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“It is upon the woman who fears Allaah and His punishment in the hereafter to stay away from what many of the women are doing today such as being lackadaisical with the hijaab and easy-going with wearing decorative garments when going outside and being lax with using perfume when going out of the house and intermingling with men and joking with them.

[[[“Naseehah Lil-Mar’at-il-Muslimah” (Advice to the Muslim Woman). ]]]

Allaah, the Most High, said to His Prophet’s wives:
“Then do not be soft in speech, lest he in whose heart there is a disease (of fornication) should be moved with desire. But rather speak in an honorable manner.” [Ahzaab: 32]

If a woman has a need to speak to a man that is not one of her mahaarim, she may speak to him, but with a casual tone that has no softness or gentleness in it, and not in a joking or laughing manner.

Rather her speech must be ordinary and in accordance with what necessity dictates – i.e. a question and an answer – as per the need only.

She must not speak in a tone that appears friendly, laughing or teasing, or in a mellow or beautiful voice, thus stirring the desire of the one who has a disease in his heart. This is based on Allaah’s saying:

“But rather speak in an honorable manner.”
[Ahzaab: 32]

So the Muslim women of today must fear Allaah with respect to themselves and their societies.”

[Taken from “Four Essays On The Obligation Of Veiling”. Chapter: “Advice To Muslim Women” by Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan, p. 72]

* Inspirational Read *

"If you see that your heart is not moved by the Qur’an, accuse yourself" - Sh Uthaymeen

https://abdurrahman.org/2016/05/28/had-we-sent-down-this-quran-upon-a-mountain/

Imaam Al-Awzaa’ee [rahimahullaah] said:

Adhere to the footsteps (example or path) of those who came before you [i.e. the Salafus Saalih], even if the people reject you. And beware of the opinions of men, even if they beautify it for you with speech.

[Siyar A’laam An-Nubalaa (7/120]

http://masjidfurqan.co.uk/2016/12/18/beware-of-the-mere-opinions-of-men-by-imaam-al-awzaaee/

Content > Volume 15 > Book on Fasting > Itikaf > Time and place of Itikaf and the ruling on interrupting it

Time and place of Itikaf and the ruling on interrupting it

Q: What is the ruling on Itikaf (seclusion for worship in a mosque) for men and women? Should the one who observes Itikaf fast? What should be done during Itikaf? When should one begin and end Itikaf? (Part No. 15; Page No. 442)A: Itikaf is an act of Sunnah (action following the teachings of the Prophet) for both men and women. It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to observe Itikaf on the last ten days of Ramadan. Some of his wives used to observe Itikaf with him, and they observed Itikaf after he (peace be upon him) passed away. Itikaf should take place in the Masjids (mosques) where congregational Salah is performed. If the days of Itikaf include a Friday, it is best to observe it in Al-Masjid Al-Jami (the large Masjid where Jumuah [Friday] Prayers are held), if possible.According to the soundest views of scholars, there is no specific time for Itikaf and it is not conditional to fast during it, though it is better to fast. According to the Sunnah, Itikaf begins with one having the intention to observe it and it ends when the period intended ends. It is permissible for a person to interrupt Itikaf when necessary, since it is an act of Sunnah, and it is not obligatory unless one vows to observe it. Besides, it is desirable to observe Itikaf on the last ten days of Ramadan, following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him).Then, it is also desirable to begin Itikaf after the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer of the twenty-first day, following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him).(Part No. 15; Page No. 443)Moreover, the period of Itikaf ends when the ten days of Ramadan are over. A person who observes Itikaf is not to be blamed if they end it before the intended time, unless it is vowed. It is also preferable for a person to choose a special place in the Masjid for rest. It is recommended to frequently maintain Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah), recital of the Qur'an, seeking forgiveness from Allah, making Dua' (supplications), and offering Salah at times when it is not forbidden. There is no harm if the one observing Itikaf has their friends visit and talk to them. Some of the Mothers of the Believers used to visit the Prophet (peace be upon him) and talk to him while he was observing Itikaf. Once, he was visited by Safiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) while he was observing Itikaf during Ramadan, and he (peace be upon him) then walked her to the door after her visit. This shows that there is no harm in visiting those who observe I`tikaf. The act of the Prophet (peace be upon him) shows his perfect modesty and his good manner with his wives.May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, Companions, and those who uprightly follow him.

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🔹Concerning I`tikaaf 1️⃣

1. ‘Itikaaf (secluding oneself in the masjid) is a recommended act in Ramadaan as well as any other day in the year. The source for that is found in Allaah’s saying: “…while you are making ‘Itikaaf in the masaajid.” And there are also many authentic ahaadeeth concerning the Prophet’s (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) ‘Itikaaf and narrations from the Salaf concerning that also. They are mentioned in the Musnnaf’s of Ibn Abee Shaibah and ‘Abdur-Razzaaq.

It is authentically established that the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) made ‘Itikaaf in the last ten days of Shawaal,[1] and that ‘Umar RAA said to the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam): “I made an oath (to Allaah) in the Days of Ignorance that I would make ‘Itikaaf for one night in the Masjid Al-Haraam?” So the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) said: “Fulfill your oath.” So he made ‘Itikaaf one night. [2]

2. Observing it in Ramadaan is established in the hadeeth of Abu Hurairah RAA: “Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) would make ‘Itikaaf for ten days in every Ramadaan. But when it was the year in which he died, he made ‘Itikaaf for twenty days.” [3]

3. The best time to do it is in the last part of Ramadaan because the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) would make ‘Itikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan until Allaah took his soul (in death). [4]

It’s Conditions:

1. It’s observance is not legislated except in the masaajid, based on Allaah’s saying: “And do not have intercourse with them (your wives) while you are making ‘Itikaaf in the masaajid.” [5] And ‘Aa’ishah said: “The Sunnah for the one doing ‘Itikaaf is that he should not go out (of the masjid) except for some need that he must fulfill. He should not witness a funeral, nor should he touch his wife, or have intercourse with her. And there is no ‘Itikaaf except in a masjid that establishes the Jamaa’ah (congregational prayer). And the Sunnah for the one doing ‘Itikaaf is that he should be fasting (on the day he makes ‘Itikaaf).” [6]

2. The masjid should also hold the Jumu’ah prayers so that he is not forced to leave the masjid to pray the Jumu’ah prayer. This is because going out for it is an obligation, based on ‘Aa’ishah’s saying in one report from her of the previous hadeeth: “…and there is no ‘Itikaaf except in a masjid that holds the Jumu’ah prayer.” [7]

Furthermore, I came upon an authentic hadeeth that clearly specifies the “masaajid” mentioned in the previous ayah to mean the three masaajid: Masjid Al-Haraam, Masjid An-Nabawee and Masjid Al-Aqsaa. The hadeeth is: “There is no ‘Itikaaf except in the three masaajid.” [8]

According to what I came across, those among the Salaf who held this opinion were Hudhaifah Ibn Al-Yamaan, Sa’eed Ibn Al-Musayyib and ‘Ataa. However, he (‘Ataa) did not mention Masjid Al-Aqsaa. Others held the opinion that it was any congregating masjid (in which the Jumu’ah prayer is held), without restriction. And yet others disagreed saying it can even be done in the masjid of ones home. And there is no doubt that adhering to what complies with the hadeeth about it is what deserves to be followed. And Allaah, Glorified and Exalted, knows best.

3. It is from the Sunnah for the one making ‘Itikaaf to observe fasting, as has been stated by ‘Aa’ishah RAA. [9]

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Ilm4all:
You know you've lost it when you seek knowledge for one of the three:

It was narrated from Ibn Umar and Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنهم that the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said:

❝Whoever seeks knowledge in order to argue with the foolish, or to show off before the scholars, or to attract people's attention, Allaah will admit him to Hell.❞

📚 [Sunan Ibn Maajah (253, 260) and graded as “Hasan” by Shaikh al-Albaanee. Also reported from Jaabir Ibn Abdullaah and Hudhaifah (254, 259)]