"A phrase Mama repeats often is “You think I fear anyone? I only fear Allah”, and although I know many people parrot this, I’ve never seen anyone prove it in their actions the way my beloved mother does. She didn’t teach us to speak the truth by her prodding and encouragement only, but rather by her example before anything else. I’ve seen her speak in gatherings that consisted of numerous women, many of whom were older, above her in authority, greatly respected by their peers. So respected, that other women dared not to oppose even a word they uttered or even raise their voices in their presence, but none of that stopped Mama from immediately interjecting and refuting them when they sought to spread their liberal Kufri agendas in gatherings. Mama would speak so harshly that you could see the fear in their eyes, and she wouldn’t give a chance for anyone to try and defend their falsehood. I’ve always known her to be an introvert, but not when it came to Da’wah. Not when it came to Haqq. and she expected that attitude from all her children as well.
When it came to speaking the truth, there were no excuses that permitted us to stay silent. Mama didn't care if you were shy or not, because shyness in speaking the truth, is really just weakness. In fact, those of us who were shy, she would make an extra effort to make sure we spoke in the face of falsehood and we spoke loudly, and I recall this quite well because I was the shyest of all her children. She always pushed me out of my comfort zone generally, but even more extremely when it was to refute falsehood or to speak and spread the truth.
Sometimes, at the weekly sisters' Qur’an classes, some women would attempt to interrupt the sister speaking and interject their own false interpretations or misconceptions to undermine the Tafseer being taught. The fact that it was a large group of women and all of them were older than myself usually made me hesitate before speaking up to counter anything said, as I would feel intimidated and shy, and they would get angry and argumentative. But any fear I had of people was always ousted the moment my eyes met with my mothers from across the room, and with the jerk of her head, it was as if she would say to me,
أَتَخْشَوْنَهُمْ ۚ فَٱللَّهُ أَحَقُّ أَن تَخْشَوْهُ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
“Do you fear them? Allah has more right that you should fear him if you are indeed believers.”
and with that reminder and my mothers piercing gaze, I would speak and I would attempt to silence them with a rebuttal. If they argued and got defensive, I would argue back, until they had nothing of substance left to say except whispering amongst themselves and scowls of disapproval. I could see the satisfaction on Mama’s face when I did that. However, if my speech was not to her liking, because perhaps I spoke too softly or spoke too less, she would not remain silent and would take up the task herself, and when she lacked for the English to express her points further, she would again turn her piercing gaze in my direction, and I would carry on her train of thought. The pride I would see in her eyes when my refutation was up to par with her standards was unlike any other pride. It was as if this was the only reason she had given birth to me, to see me speaking that which pleased Allah and removing ignorance from people.
She always taught us that there's no age when it comes to speaking Haqq, and that if we see falsehood being uttered from those older than us, we still have a duty to correct them. Respect did not entail staying silent in response to wrongdoing. Respect did not entail tolerating Batil."
— Shared [Memoirs of My Mother's Tarbiyyah]
When it came to speaking the truth, there were no excuses that permitted us to stay silent. Mama didn't care if you were shy or not, because shyness in speaking the truth, is really just weakness. In fact, those of us who were shy, she would make an extra effort to make sure we spoke in the face of falsehood and we spoke loudly, and I recall this quite well because I was the shyest of all her children. She always pushed me out of my comfort zone generally, but even more extremely when it was to refute falsehood or to speak and spread the truth.
Sometimes, at the weekly sisters' Qur’an classes, some women would attempt to interrupt the sister speaking and interject their own false interpretations or misconceptions to undermine the Tafseer being taught. The fact that it was a large group of women and all of them were older than myself usually made me hesitate before speaking up to counter anything said, as I would feel intimidated and shy, and they would get angry and argumentative. But any fear I had of people was always ousted the moment my eyes met with my mothers from across the room, and with the jerk of her head, it was as if she would say to me,
أَتَخْشَوْنَهُمْ ۚ فَٱللَّهُ أَحَقُّ أَن تَخْشَوْهُ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ
“Do you fear them? Allah has more right that you should fear him if you are indeed believers.”
and with that reminder and my mothers piercing gaze, I would speak and I would attempt to silence them with a rebuttal. If they argued and got defensive, I would argue back, until they had nothing of substance left to say except whispering amongst themselves and scowls of disapproval. I could see the satisfaction on Mama’s face when I did that. However, if my speech was not to her liking, because perhaps I spoke too softly or spoke too less, she would not remain silent and would take up the task herself, and when she lacked for the English to express her points further, she would again turn her piercing gaze in my direction, and I would carry on her train of thought. The pride I would see in her eyes when my refutation was up to par with her standards was unlike any other pride. It was as if this was the only reason she had given birth to me, to see me speaking that which pleased Allah and removing ignorance from people.
She always taught us that there's no age when it comes to speaking Haqq, and that if we see falsehood being uttered from those older than us, we still have a duty to correct them. Respect did not entail staying silent in response to wrongdoing. Respect did not entail tolerating Batil."
— Shared [Memoirs of My Mother's Tarbiyyah]
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THE APPROACHING EID: SISTERS BE CAREFUL
While we should celebrate with our loved ones on this day, it is important to do so within the confines of the Shari’ah, and for us not to do that which is displeasing to Allah - as we celebrate a day of Eid given to us by Allah!
A common theme amongst Eid gatherings/Celebrations/Salah, is the condition in which women attend these gatherings. A small reminder for the men who have women, and for our sisters to keep between their eyes.
It has been confirmed from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم), the forbiddance of preventing them (women) from going out to the Masjid, as was narrated in the Hadith of Ibn Umar (رضي الله عنه), where he says:
“The Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said: If the wife of anyone of you asks permission to go to the Mosque, he should not forbid her.”
(Bukhari 5238; Muslim 921)
Imam al-Tirmidhi (رحمه الله) said in his Sunan (2/433):
“And a group of the people of knowledge reference this hadith, in granting the concession for the women to go out (to the Salah) for the two Eid Prayers, and others disliked it. It is narrated that Abdullah Ibn al-Mubārak (رحمه الله) said: “I dislike for the women to go out (to the Salah) for the two Eids, and if the women insisted except that she wishes to go out (to the Salah), then her husband should allow her to go in her shabby old clothes (اطمارها الخلقان), and for her not to beautify herself, and if she refuses to go out in this manner, then it is upon the husband to prevent her from going out.” And it is narrated from Aisha (رضي الله عنها), that she said: “If the Messenger (صلى الله عليه و سلم) were to see what the women of today have come with, then he would have prevented them from going out to the Masājid, as the women of Bani Israel were prevented.” And it is narrated from Sufyān al-Thawri (رحمه الله), that he disliked the days which the women would go out for Eid.”
Ibn Rajab (رحمه الله) said in Al-Fath (8/41):
“Aisha (رضي الله عنها) statement is indicating that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) would give concessions in some of what he gave concessions in, due to the absence of corruption in his time, and when the corruption appeared and spread after his time (those concessions would no longer apply) – so if he where to witness what has since transpired, he would not have continued in allowing said concession, rather he would have forbade it, because it is He who orders to goodness and forbids corruption and evil…”
Ibn Rajab continues: “…And the Scholars differed with regards to allowing the women to be at the Masājid during the times of the congregational prayer with the men, and some of the Scholars [even] disliked for women to be at the Masājid in all circumstances, and it is what is the apparent understanding of what is narrated from Aisha (رضي الله عنها), and she pointed that this concession (of not preventing the women from going to the Masājid) was for (applicable) them, only when they had not done what they’ve since done, so this concession was for a purpose, and that purpose has been removed (or superseded by a greater evil).”
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (رحمه الله) said: I dislike for women to go out in these times (his era), because they are a Fitnah…
@project_guiding_light
While we should celebrate with our loved ones on this day, it is important to do so within the confines of the Shari’ah, and for us not to do that which is displeasing to Allah - as we celebrate a day of Eid given to us by Allah!
A common theme amongst Eid gatherings/Celebrations/Salah, is the condition in which women attend these gatherings. A small reminder for the men who have women, and for our sisters to keep between their eyes.
It has been confirmed from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم), the forbiddance of preventing them (women) from going out to the Masjid, as was narrated in the Hadith of Ibn Umar (رضي الله عنه), where he says:
“The Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said: If the wife of anyone of you asks permission to go to the Mosque, he should not forbid her.”
(Bukhari 5238; Muslim 921)
Imam al-Tirmidhi (رحمه الله) said in his Sunan (2/433):
“And a group of the people of knowledge reference this hadith, in granting the concession for the women to go out (to the Salah) for the two Eid Prayers, and others disliked it. It is narrated that Abdullah Ibn al-Mubārak (رحمه الله) said: “I dislike for the women to go out (to the Salah) for the two Eids, and if the women insisted except that she wishes to go out (to the Salah), then her husband should allow her to go in her shabby old clothes (اطمارها الخلقان), and for her not to beautify herself, and if she refuses to go out in this manner, then it is upon the husband to prevent her from going out.” And it is narrated from Aisha (رضي الله عنها), that she said: “If the Messenger (صلى الله عليه و سلم) were to see what the women of today have come with, then he would have prevented them from going out to the Masājid, as the women of Bani Israel were prevented.” And it is narrated from Sufyān al-Thawri (رحمه الله), that he disliked the days which the women would go out for Eid.”
Ibn Rajab (رحمه الله) said in Al-Fath (8/41):
“Aisha (رضي الله عنها) statement is indicating that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) would give concessions in some of what he gave concessions in, due to the absence of corruption in his time, and when the corruption appeared and spread after his time (those concessions would no longer apply) – so if he where to witness what has since transpired, he would not have continued in allowing said concession, rather he would have forbade it, because it is He who orders to goodness and forbids corruption and evil…”
Ibn Rajab continues: “…And the Scholars differed with regards to allowing the women to be at the Masājid during the times of the congregational prayer with the men, and some of the Scholars [even] disliked for women to be at the Masājid in all circumstances, and it is what is the apparent understanding of what is narrated from Aisha (رضي الله عنها), and she pointed that this concession (of not preventing the women from going to the Masājid) was for (applicable) them, only when they had not done what they’ve since done, so this concession was for a purpose, and that purpose has been removed (or superseded by a greater evil).”
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (رحمه الله) said: I dislike for women to go out in these times (his era), because they are a Fitnah…
@project_guiding_light
Seek the Reward of Your Trials Through Patience
"Most of those whose invocations were answered used to be patient with misfortunes, choosing their reward and would not ask Allah for relief from themselves. It was recorded that Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas used to make invocations for others who knew that his invocation was answered. It was once suggested to him to ask Allah about his eyes, which were blind. He said, "Allah's fate is more beloved to me than my eyes."
One of those righteous people was inflicted with leprosy. It was said to him, "We have heard that you know Allah's greatest name, so why do you not ask Allah to relieve you of what you have?" The man said, "O nephew, it is Allah who has inflicted me, and I hate to reject his test."
It was said to Ibrahim at-Taymi, who was imprisoned by al-Hajjaj, "Why don't you ask Allah to set you free?" He said, "I hate to ask Him to relieve me from the reward of my imprisonment."
[Jaami al-'Ulum wal-Hikam]
"Most of those whose invocations were answered used to be patient with misfortunes, choosing their reward and would not ask Allah for relief from themselves. It was recorded that Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas used to make invocations for others who knew that his invocation was answered. It was once suggested to him to ask Allah about his eyes, which were blind. He said, "Allah's fate is more beloved to me than my eyes."
One of those righteous people was inflicted with leprosy. It was said to him, "We have heard that you know Allah's greatest name, so why do you not ask Allah to relieve you of what you have?" The man said, "O nephew, it is Allah who has inflicted me, and I hate to reject his test."
It was said to Ibrahim at-Taymi, who was imprisoned by al-Hajjaj, "Why don't you ask Allah to set you free?" He said, "I hate to ask Him to relieve me from the reward of my imprisonment."
[Jaami al-'Ulum wal-Hikam]
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Don't Be Stingy With Your Charity
Allāh says:
لِيُنفِقْ ذُو سَعَةٍ مِّن سَعَتِهِۦ ۖ وَمَن قُدِرَ عَلَيْهِ رِزْقُهُۥ فَلْيُنفِقْ مِمَّآ ءَاتَىٰهُ ٱللَّهُ ۚ
“Let the rich man spend according to his means; and the man whose resources are restricted, let him spend according to what Allah has given him” [at-Talāq: 7]
The best way for a man to harden the hearts of his wives and family towards him and cause them to resent him, is through stinginess in spending on them and providing for them. Sadly, stinginess is a very common character flaw, even among those who are practicing. You find men who earn a good, decent amount of money, flicking through the books of the 'Ulamā' to try to find out the absolute bare minimum amount they have to provide for their families. Is it 3 pairs of clothes a year? Are medical expenditures included in his obligations? Does Islam require him to cover her hospital bills after she's given birth? Does he have to pay for all the groceries or just the bare minimum necessities?
These types of questions are constantly raised by some men who have been blessed with decent, good paying jobs, and then they wonder why their wives have a hard time not working and staying at home and being dependent upon them. In order for a woman to be content and happy with staying at home and relying on her husband financially, she and her children must be provided for according to what is reasonable. Nobody wants to beg and plead to be spent on, nor can one with any self respect and dignity stand having to do so.
How could one be stingy in spending on his family (within his means), when every penny spent is recorded for him as a charity, and not only that, but the best kind of charity?
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (رضي الله عنه) narrates that the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “When a man spends on his family, hoping for reward, that is (counted as) an act of charity for him.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Narrated from Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) in a marfoo’ report: “A dinar which you spend for the sake of Allāh, a dinar which you spend on freeing a slave, a dinar which you give in charity to a poor person and a dinar which you spend on your family – the greatest of these in reward is that which you spend on your family.” [Muslim]
Thawbān, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم narrated in a marfoo’ report: “The best dinar which a man can spend is a dinar which he spends on his children, a dinar which he spends on his riding beast for the sake of Allāh, and a dinar which he spends on his companions for the sake of Allāh.” [Muslim]
Abu Qilābah said: "he started with one’s children '', then Abu Qilābah said, "what man earns a greater reward than one who spends on his small children so as to spare them from having to beg or so that Allah may benefit them through him and make them independent?"
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqās (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم said to him: “You will never spend anything seeking the Face of Allāh thereby, but you will be rewarded for it, even (the food) that you put in your wife’s mouth.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
It is also narrated that Ā’ishah (رضي الله عنها) said: “A poor woman came to me carrying her two daughters, and I gave her three dates. She gave each of them a date, and raised one date to her mouth to eat it. Then her daughters asked her for more food, so she split the date that she had wanted to eat between them. I was impressed by her action and I told the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم what she had done. He said, ‘Because of that, Allāh has guaranteed Paradise for her, or saved her from Hell.’” [Muslim]
Ibn Battaal (رحمه الله) said: he should spend on himself, on his wife and on those on whom he is obliged to spend without being stingy or extravagant in that, as Allāh says:
وَالَّذِينَ إِذَا أَنفَقُوا لَمْ يُسْرِفُوا وَلَمْ يَقْتُرُوا وَكَانَ بَيْنَ ذَٰلِكَ قَوَامًا
“And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor niggardly, but hold a medium (way) between those (extremes)” [al-Furqān: 67]
Allāh says:
لِيُنفِقْ ذُو سَعَةٍ مِّن سَعَتِهِۦ ۖ وَمَن قُدِرَ عَلَيْهِ رِزْقُهُۥ فَلْيُنفِقْ مِمَّآ ءَاتَىٰهُ ٱللَّهُ ۚ
“Let the rich man spend according to his means; and the man whose resources are restricted, let him spend according to what Allah has given him” [at-Talāq: 7]
The best way for a man to harden the hearts of his wives and family towards him and cause them to resent him, is through stinginess in spending on them and providing for them. Sadly, stinginess is a very common character flaw, even among those who are practicing. You find men who earn a good, decent amount of money, flicking through the books of the 'Ulamā' to try to find out the absolute bare minimum amount they have to provide for their families. Is it 3 pairs of clothes a year? Are medical expenditures included in his obligations? Does Islam require him to cover her hospital bills after she's given birth? Does he have to pay for all the groceries or just the bare minimum necessities?
These types of questions are constantly raised by some men who have been blessed with decent, good paying jobs, and then they wonder why their wives have a hard time not working and staying at home and being dependent upon them. In order for a woman to be content and happy with staying at home and relying on her husband financially, she and her children must be provided for according to what is reasonable. Nobody wants to beg and plead to be spent on, nor can one with any self respect and dignity stand having to do so.
How could one be stingy in spending on his family (within his means), when every penny spent is recorded for him as a charity, and not only that, but the best kind of charity?
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (رضي الله عنه) narrates that the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “When a man spends on his family, hoping for reward, that is (counted as) an act of charity for him.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Narrated from Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) in a marfoo’ report: “A dinar which you spend for the sake of Allāh, a dinar which you spend on freeing a slave, a dinar which you give in charity to a poor person and a dinar which you spend on your family – the greatest of these in reward is that which you spend on your family.” [Muslim]
Thawbān, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم narrated in a marfoo’ report: “The best dinar which a man can spend is a dinar which he spends on his children, a dinar which he spends on his riding beast for the sake of Allāh, and a dinar which he spends on his companions for the sake of Allāh.” [Muslim]
Abu Qilābah said: "he started with one’s children '', then Abu Qilābah said, "what man earns a greater reward than one who spends on his small children so as to spare them from having to beg or so that Allah may benefit them through him and make them independent?"
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqās (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم said to him: “You will never spend anything seeking the Face of Allāh thereby, but you will be rewarded for it, even (the food) that you put in your wife’s mouth.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
It is also narrated that Ā’ishah (رضي الله عنها) said: “A poor woman came to me carrying her two daughters, and I gave her three dates. She gave each of them a date, and raised one date to her mouth to eat it. Then her daughters asked her for more food, so she split the date that she had wanted to eat between them. I was impressed by her action and I told the Messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وسلم what she had done. He said, ‘Because of that, Allāh has guaranteed Paradise for her, or saved her from Hell.’” [Muslim]
Ibn Battaal (رحمه الله) said: he should spend on himself, on his wife and on those on whom he is obliged to spend without being stingy or extravagant in that, as Allāh says:
وَالَّذِينَ إِذَا أَنفَقُوا لَمْ يُسْرِفُوا وَلَمْ يَقْتُرُوا وَكَانَ بَيْنَ ذَٰلِكَ قَوَامًا
“And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor niggardly, but hold a medium (way) between those (extremes)” [al-Furqān: 67]
Regarding this Āyah, Ibn Kathīr (رحمه الله) says: "They are not extravagant, spending more than they need, nor are they miserly towards their families, not spending enough on their needs. But they follow the best and fairest way."
The purpose of this post is not to condone extravagance in spending, but rather to encourage generosity towards your dependents. Provide reasonably and comfortably for them within your means, and they will be appreciative of you, and patient and understanding of what you're unable to do, but having a stingy attitude in your spending over them will override what you actually do provide.
وَلَا تَجْعَلْ يَدَكَ مَغْلُولَةً إِلَىٰ عُنُقِكَ وَلَا تَبْسُطْهَا كُلَّ ٱلْبَسْطِ فَتَقْعُدَ مَلُومًا مَّحْسُورًا
And do not make your hand [as] chained to your neck (i.e., refusing to spend) or extend it completely (i.e., being extravagant.) and [thereby] become blamed and insolvent. [al-Isrā': 29]
The purpose of this post is not to condone extravagance in spending, but rather to encourage generosity towards your dependents. Provide reasonably and comfortably for them within your means, and they will be appreciative of you, and patient and understanding of what you're unable to do, but having a stingy attitude in your spending over them will override what you actually do provide.
وَلَا تَجْعَلْ يَدَكَ مَغْلُولَةً إِلَىٰ عُنُقِكَ وَلَا تَبْسُطْهَا كُلَّ ٱلْبَسْطِ فَتَقْعُدَ مَلُومًا مَّحْسُورًا
And do not make your hand [as] chained to your neck (i.e., refusing to spend) or extend it completely (i.e., being extravagant.) and [thereby] become blamed and insolvent. [al-Isrā': 29]
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"This agenda of trying to prove that Hijab doesn't protect one from harassment is very malicious. The whole purpose of Niqab being legislated is (فلا يؤذين) - so that they will "not be harassed".
There's no doubt that PROPER Hijab & conduct significantly reduces harassment.
There will always be devils among men who will not be deterred from their evil by the Hijab, but generally speaking, it is a big barrier to being harassed & very effective for deflecting the attention of men from a woman. Negating this fact is essentially belittling its purpose.
The overwhelming attention a Munaqqabah gets is disgust & hatred, or just pure bewilderment, but definitely NOT cat calling or things of that nature.
The majority of those who say "Hijab doesn't stop harassment" don't wear proper Hijab, nor fulfill the conditions of leaving home
There's a whole code of conduct for Muslim women that protects them, it's not limited to Niqab.
- She's not to go out w/o a Mahram if it's not safe from Fitnah
- She's not to reveal an inch of skin
- She must avoid mingling and crowds,
- She shouldn't leave w/o necessity.
All of these are aspects of Hijab & Hayaa'. If sisters follow these guidelines strictly, then they would see the effect of the Hijab on reducing harassment.
The issue is, people don't want to follow such rules, they just want to scream 24/7 about how Hijab doesn't work.
And of course, men have the forgotten & abandoned obligation of lowering the gaze, even from a Munaqqabah, which many neglect.
Those that harass women who cover properly are disgusting individuals with diseased hearts, who have no respect for the covering that Allah legislated.
But if women are unwilling to follow the guidelines that Allah set out for them (regarding the conditions of leaving home/covering properly) then why are they complaining about the effects of that, and then belittling the Hijab, instead of blaming their own shortcomings in it?
Beware of saying "Niqab doesn't protect you from harassment" or "Hijab doesn't work!"
It does. Allah سبحانه و تعالى said so, that's why He legislated it.
However shortcomings in covering lessen the protection, and lack of Taqwa in a man can only be remedied by himself.
Aside from that, nowadays it's very unsafe for Muslimaat to leave the house alone anyways, and willingly doing so is foolishness. The greatest protection Allah has given women is her Mahram/guardian. If she's able to, she shouldn't leave home without him.
May Allah protect all our sisters from all harm and safeguard those who have no guardians. We ask Allah to guide the women and the men to observing proper Hijab and nurturing Hayaa' & Taqwa in their hearts that manifests on their limbs and appearances. Allahumma Ameen"
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There's no doubt that PROPER Hijab & conduct significantly reduces harassment.
There will always be devils among men who will not be deterred from their evil by the Hijab, but generally speaking, it is a big barrier to being harassed & very effective for deflecting the attention of men from a woman. Negating this fact is essentially belittling its purpose.
The overwhelming attention a Munaqqabah gets is disgust & hatred, or just pure bewilderment, but definitely NOT cat calling or things of that nature.
The majority of those who say "Hijab doesn't stop harassment" don't wear proper Hijab, nor fulfill the conditions of leaving home
There's a whole code of conduct for Muslim women that protects them, it's not limited to Niqab.
- She's not to go out w/o a Mahram if it's not safe from Fitnah
- She's not to reveal an inch of skin
- She must avoid mingling and crowds,
- She shouldn't leave w/o necessity.
All of these are aspects of Hijab & Hayaa'. If sisters follow these guidelines strictly, then they would see the effect of the Hijab on reducing harassment.
The issue is, people don't want to follow such rules, they just want to scream 24/7 about how Hijab doesn't work.
And of course, men have the forgotten & abandoned obligation of lowering the gaze, even from a Munaqqabah, which many neglect.
Those that harass women who cover properly are disgusting individuals with diseased hearts, who have no respect for the covering that Allah legislated.
But if women are unwilling to follow the guidelines that Allah set out for them (regarding the conditions of leaving home/covering properly) then why are they complaining about the effects of that, and then belittling the Hijab, instead of blaming their own shortcomings in it?
Beware of saying "Niqab doesn't protect you from harassment" or "Hijab doesn't work!"
It does. Allah سبحانه و تعالى said so, that's why He legislated it.
However shortcomings in covering lessen the protection, and lack of Taqwa in a man can only be remedied by himself.
Aside from that, nowadays it's very unsafe for Muslimaat to leave the house alone anyways, and willingly doing so is foolishness. The greatest protection Allah has given women is her Mahram/guardian. If she's able to, she shouldn't leave home without him.
May Allah protect all our sisters from all harm and safeguard those who have no guardians. We ask Allah to guide the women and the men to observing proper Hijab and nurturing Hayaa' & Taqwa in their hearts that manifests on their limbs and appearances. Allahumma Ameen"
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Forwarded from Shaykh Ahmad Gems
Every human tenderness, love, kindliness, warmheartedness, after the mother's is a delusion and an illusion.
Ya Allah grant our mothers ferdous.
Shaykh Ahmad Jibril حفظه الله
Ya Allah grant our mothers ferdous.
Shaykh Ahmad Jibril حفظه الله
Forwarded from Lanterns of Tawheed
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How Beautiful My Mother Is|Urdu Nasheed
"My mothers heart is wounded,
yet she never utters a word of complaint.
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What an exalted being she is,
How beautiful my mother is."
"My mothers heart is wounded,
yet she never utters a word of complaint.
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What an exalted being she is,
How beautiful my mother is."
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Staying Alone for Remembrance of Allah
"True lovers of Allāh will hate anything that distracts them from remembering Allāh. They do not love anything more than staying alone in order to remember Him. When a lover's knowledge of Allāh is complete, nothing will distract his heart and tongue from remembering Him. He lives in this world with his body, but his soul clings to the supreme Deity. 'Ali ibn Abi Tālib رضي الله عنه said about such people, "They lived in this world with their bodies, but their soul clings to The Supreme Deity."
A poet said in this regard:
My body is with me,
But my soul is with You.
The body is in a strange country,
while the soul is in its home.”
— Ibn Rajab رحمه الله [Jāmi' al-'Uloom wal-Hikam]
When Shaykh Waleed as-Sināni (فك الله أسره) was asked why he chose solitary confinement over being in a group cell, he responded: I found more comfort and tranquility alone. The Shaykh also refused having his son share a cell with him, saying: I like to be alone for long hours.
"True lovers of Allāh will hate anything that distracts them from remembering Allāh. They do not love anything more than staying alone in order to remember Him. When a lover's knowledge of Allāh is complete, nothing will distract his heart and tongue from remembering Him. He lives in this world with his body, but his soul clings to the supreme Deity. 'Ali ibn Abi Tālib رضي الله عنه said about such people, "They lived in this world with their bodies, but their soul clings to The Supreme Deity."
A poet said in this regard:
My body is with me,
But my soul is with You.
The body is in a strange country,
while the soul is in its home.”
— Ibn Rajab رحمه الله [Jāmi' al-'Uloom wal-Hikam]
When Shaykh Waleed as-Sināni (فك الله أسره) was asked why he chose solitary confinement over being in a group cell, he responded: I found more comfort and tranquility alone. The Shaykh also refused having his son share a cell with him, saying: I like to be alone for long hours.
Forwarded from Project Guiding Light
Forwarded from Project Guiding Light
#NEW | Judging by other than what Allah Sent Down | 2 | LEGISLATING MAN-MADE LAWS | Fawzan et al.
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In The Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, and Especially Merciful.
Time and time again, the Murji'a have distorted the most basic principles of Aqeedah, whether it be by lying, misrepresenting, or citing out of context quotes from the Scholars of Ahlul Sunnah.…
Time and time again, the Murji'a have distorted the most basic principles of Aqeedah, whether it be by lying, misrepresenting, or citing out of context quotes from the Scholars of Ahlul Sunnah.…
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The blessed day of ‘Arafah! {P. 17-18 | Hajj - Learn From Me Your Devotional Act | Shaykh Musa Jibril حفظه الله}
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Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali رحمه الله said:
من لم يستطيع الوقوف بعرفه فليقف عند حدود الله الذي عرفه ومن لم يستطيع المبيت في مزدلفه فليبت عزمه علئ طاعه الله ليقربه ويزدلفه ومن لم يقدر على نحر هديه بمنى فليذبح هواهه هنا ليبلغ به المنى ومن لم يستطع الوصول للبيت لانه منه بعيد فليقصد رب البيت فانه اقرب اليه من حبل الوريد.
Whoever is not able to stand at ‘Arafah, then let him come to a standstill at the limits that Allah has set for him!
Whoever is not able to stay the night at Muzdhalifah, then let him stay in a state of obedience to Allah, seeking closeness and nearness to Him!
Whoever is not able to slaughter his sacrificial animal at Mina, then let him slaughter his own lusts and desires so that might achieve that higher aim!
And whoever is not able to reach the House because it is far away, then let him direct his heart to the Lord of that House, for He is nearer to him than his own jugular vein!
[Lataa’if al-Ma’aarif]
من لم يستطيع الوقوف بعرفه فليقف عند حدود الله الذي عرفه ومن لم يستطيع المبيت في مزدلفه فليبت عزمه علئ طاعه الله ليقربه ويزدلفه ومن لم يقدر على نحر هديه بمنى فليذبح هواهه هنا ليبلغ به المنى ومن لم يستطع الوصول للبيت لانه منه بعيد فليقصد رب البيت فانه اقرب اليه من حبل الوريد.
Whoever is not able to stand at ‘Arafah, then let him come to a standstill at the limits that Allah has set for him!
Whoever is not able to stay the night at Muzdhalifah, then let him stay in a state of obedience to Allah, seeking closeness and nearness to Him!
Whoever is not able to slaughter his sacrificial animal at Mina, then let him slaughter his own lusts and desires so that might achieve that higher aim!
And whoever is not able to reach the House because it is far away, then let him direct his heart to the Lord of that House, for He is nearer to him than his own jugular vein!
[Lataa’if al-Ma’aarif]
Forwarded from Shaykh Ahmad Gems
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