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Saturday, 31 March 2018
Walked out of an amazing job today.
I recently got hired a banquet setup. When I went in for the interview all I was told as I would be preparing rooms in setting up proper equipment. However today I was told by the banquet manager I would be catering to a party. I did not have any issue with it, but until I was told I had to serve alcoholic beverages to guests.
I got very moment I was enraged because that was not part of the job description I signed up for. So I told my banquet manager I do not feel comfortable serving alcoholic beverages cuz of my religion you told me well you are going to have to come and get used to it because this is what we do banquet person does
I dropped what I was doing and walked out of the building.
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A question about the devil and Islam
In the story of Barsisa - among others - the devil tricks the monk in taking small steps that lead towards murder. Than the devil says that he can help the monk, but only if he made sujood to him. The monk does so, wherafter the devil say: 'I am free of you, I fear Allâh, the Lord of the ‘Alamîn,'
But what does this mean? How should we interpret this?
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Help
So I started talking to my Christian friend about Islam and Christianity without realising I don't have enough knowledge. We mainly talked about prophet Jesus. I was telling him that Christianity isn't true and all(indirectly). And that Jesus isn't God. This is what he said: "Jesus is no reacarnation lr anything. He is God. He came to the world to tell us that we are living wrong. We can't see God so he sent his son that is God. To help us understand he didn't say he's God. Because nobody would understand. Like some dude came to you and tell you I'm God. So he did a lot of stuff. And told us how to live. Like he said " Moses gave you 10 rules to live by, well listen my children, here i give you gods new rules". We got 12 new rules. Don't hate. Don't get jelous. Never think bad about your neighbors. He got hang on the cross. For using god's word (idk how to say it in a different way. And we are still to this day living on his teaching. That we are all sinners. My fav quote is: You should find your stone in your soul before searching for a feather in.your brothers soul". That's what he said. How do I reply? How do I refute him logically?
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Does reading the Qur'an improve one's intelligence?
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Does living one's life in line with the Qur'an bring happiness?
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How can we dedicate ourselves to God?
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How does faith settle in the hearth?
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Is the US backed by Britain?
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Does anger cloud judgment?
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The last of the ṣaḥābah (رضوان الله عليهم اجمعين) to die...
وآخر الصحابة موتاً على الإطلاق:
- عامر بن واثلة الليثي مات بمكة سنة 110 من الهجرة، فهو آخر من مات بمكة.
- وآخر من مات بالمدينة: محمود بن الربيع الأنصاري الخزرجي مات سنة 99هـ.
- وآخر من مات بالشام في دمشق: واثلة بن الأسقع الليثي مات سنة 86هـ.
- وفي حمص: عبد الله بن بسر المازني سنة 96هـ.
- وآخر من مات بالبصرة: أنس بن مالك الأنصاري الخزرجي مات سن 93هـ.
- وآخر من مات بالكوفة: عبد الله بن أبي أوفى الأسلمي مات سنة 87هـ.
- وآخر من مات بمصر عبد الله بن الحارث بن جزء الزبيدي مات سنة 89هـ.
The last of the ṣaḥābah to die were:
- Last of all ṣaḥābah: ʻāmir bin wāṯilah; died in Makkah: 110 AH
- Last to die in madīnah: maḥmūd bin rabīʻ; died: 99 AH
- Last to die in damascus: wāṯilah bin al-asqaʻ; died: 86 AH
- Last to die in ḥoms: ʻabdullāh bin busr al māzinī; died: 96 AH
- Last to die in al-baṣrah: anas bin mālik; died: 93 AH
- Last to die on al-kūfah: ʻabdullāh bin abī awfah al aslamī; died: 87 AH
- Last to die in egypt: ʻabdullāh bin al-ḥāriṯ; died: 89 AH
رضوان الله عليهم اجمعين
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Advice for a revert regarding friendships
Salaam everyone. To keep it short, and I'm not generalising here, but speaking strictly from personal experience. The philosophy of Allah (SWT) is unmatched.
Many Muslims that I've met, with the exception of a select few have never appreciated our friendship past a superficial level. A Muslim friend of mine got a girlfriend and started treating me horribly to the point, I just cut contact. Many others that I considered friends easily turn against me when my general stance is promoting dialogue with opposing viewpoints in religion or politics, where as my non-Muslim friends are supportive and open to discussion. At times, I feel like it hinders my ability to learn more about Islam through Muslim friends, due to frequent poor experiences with people.
Luckily, I've had a good run of meeting people very recently, but I was reflecting today on how easily I've been judged by other Muslims. Additionally, When I've kept long hair (not too long/ear lobe length), I've always been made fun of where people say I want to transition to a girl, or I can't afford haircuts etc. I'm always told to go cut my hair. It may be a joke, but deep down it hurts, because it was only Muslims that said this, whereas the non-Muslim friends are supportive.
Shaitan whispers me to leave Islam as a result, but that's not the case, because I know how much Allah (SWT) stresses the importance of our relation to him.
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Is there any advice or can someone point out sayings of Allah (SWT) regarding depression in this particular case of fellow Muslims treating me. I only ask as it's for my learning, and a gentle way for next time I'm encountered over my looks/choices.
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Were there any sahaba or other iconic Islamic figures that maintained longer hair?
JazakAllah, everyone.
EDIT: I wanted to point out. One thing that I found ironic is that my hairstyle and beard is slandered, but my personal hygiene and cleanliness is always commended, when it comes to cut nails, clean teeth, clean room and bathroom habits.
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Is it halal to set up a chess tournament with an entry fee?
Like $5 or something. This goes for any tournament for any game.
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New hire, new convert. A question.
As-salamu alakium,
I live in the United States and just got hired for a new job. It's overnights, and with summer a couple prayer times will be during my working hours. I never thought too much about it before my conversion, but I want to be able to fulfill my obligations while I'm at work.
I didn't disclose my beliefs during the interview or during my orientation. They never asked, I didn't speak up. I wanted to not seem pushy in needing "special accommodation". Did I mess up by not doing that initially? I have a fifteen minute break during which would be when I would do I'sha, and fajr I can wait until the end of the shift, but I don't want to have to decide to make wudu and pray or use the restroom and get a quick snack or just plain enjoy my few minutes of downtime.
Currently, it doesn't effect me because I work alone and can do pretty much what I want, when I want. But this job is regimented and it isn't break time when you want it to start, it's when they tell you (as a group) it's break. I fear I might come in conflict between personal and spiritual needs. Any advice? I'll talk to my manager, of course, but I just want to know if any of you have had a conflict of this sort and what reasonable action I could expect. I don't "look" Muslim, or live in a Muslim area, so I'm not sure they would believe me.
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Friday, 30 March 2018
Can I be a Muslim and a Buddhist?
Salam Alikum Brothers and Sisters,
I am a non practicing Muslim. I recently watched Fitna by Geert Wilders and it gets me so unnerved that a religion so beautiful can have such a dark side.
I've looked into Buddhism and this is the only thing that makes sense, its logical and rational and shares common ground with Islam. I've been doing meditation recently and everything feels brighter and more clear.
Can a Muslim practice Buddhism? Islam says you can only follow Allah and the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH). Buddhism only follows the way of Buddha. If I am both, I am neither of the two.
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Question from a curious Christian
Hello all!
I was always an atheist my entire life. In the past 6 months I have come to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior and started to really get interested in learning the history of other religions. I have to admit, I do not know much about Islam and was hoping to gain some perspective from the Muslim community here.
I have a few questions that I am seeking answers to. Any and all insight would be greatly appreciated. 1) Why do Muslims reject that Jesus was crucified? What makes you think that Jesus was a prophet? To the best of my knowledge He never claimed to be a prophet, in fact if anything He WAS the prophecies from the old testament fulfilled. 2) Why do you believe Mohammed actually received revelations from Allah? How do you know that he didn't simply fabricate all of it?
I don't ask these to be disrespectful, but to just learn and grow my world view. Thanks!
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AMA: Im an American Muslim gun owner and I do not support new proposed gun legislation, ask me anything.
Asslamu Alaykum I have found there is a lot of ignorance among the muslim community on firearms. Ive even seen women in hijab at anti gun marches protesting against their own self interest. Well I thought I would open up the floor for a respective conversation to deal with any questions you would ask a gun owner. And we might all learn something.
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Can Jumah be prayed before Dhur?
Selamun Allekyum,
My local mosque prays Jumah prior to Dhur time. Is this permissible?
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It is narrated on the authority of Abu Musa Ash'ari: I asked the Messenger of Allah (SAW) which (attribute) of Islam is more excellent. Upon this he remarked: One in which the Muslims are safe, protected from the tongue and hand of (other Muslims).
Source: https://sunnah.com/muslim/1/70
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Any form of idealistic laws are impossible to maintain
I have come to the conclusion that any actual set of idealistic laws whether communism , Shariah ,Christianity etc are impossible to maintain.Why is it that if we try to form an Islamic system it often fails? No actual government has reached a proper Islamic system since the Prophets time.Sure we can try to make an Islamic system however it eventually changes due to the politics of the situation and diverges from the laws.
That said , this implies all Islamic societies are built on Islamic values rather than fully being Islamic.They alter laws to fit their situation, hence my question is that should we strive towards a government built on those values rather than try to fully implement said laws?
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Teaching union criticises Ofsted chief over hijab ban for young girls
Amanda Spielman’s comments on young Muslim girls wearing headscarf could increase race attacks, says NEU
The country’s largest teaching union has harshly criticised the head of Ofsted, accusing her of pressurising schools into banning the hijab worn by young girls, amid a claim that the watchdog’s position could lead to “increased physical and verbal attacks” on Muslim girls.
The motion to be debated at the National Education Union (NEU) meeting in Brighton over the Easter weekend takes aim at recent remarks by Amanda Spielman and her concerns over Muslim girls as young as five wearing the headscarf.
Related: East London primary school backs down over hijab ban
Related: Schoolgirls wearing a hijab is a path to extremism? Now that’s a leap | Samira Shackle
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Is there a consensus among Muslims as to what the actual deal was when Muhammad married ayesha
I've been hearing some very vile things from secondary sources, that ayesha was as young as six and other things which I don't think are appropriate to say here. I just want to know if there's a consensus among what muslims really believe in regards to this very controversial topic
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"Be not conformed unto this world. Islam is not a popularity contest. It doesn't really matter what a secular and profane, materialistic, consumer-driven world thinks of us...if they really liked us then that might be a problem." - Shaykh Abdul-Hakim Murad
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How long does it usually take for you all to do ghusl?
I used to have extremely bad waswas issues and would take 1-2 hours doing ghusl. Now it's toned down and it just takes around 30 minutes Alhamdulillah.
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Secularism
Hello men what are your thoughts on secularism
I am not muslim but am from muslim country (kazakhstan) and it is secular society where islam is not the law.
It is very rare for anyone in my country and most other ex soviet countries to want to enforce religious law.
I think this is better as it makes marrying child illegal, stoning people who are not faithful and killing people who leave islam illegal but still allows people to do things such as praying 5 times a day and allows women to dress in hijab if they are want (however very few women do this)
What are your thoughts on this
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My shahadah story
I posted a while back about me recently converting and i was known for writing poetry in highschool alot so i wanted to write something special to me "my shahadah story" hope yall enjoy and you can definitely AMA ill be happy to answer
"My Shahadah" بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
A confused latino catholic boy. Without a father at birth to show my mother some joy. Growing up single mom on wellcare same old average story. But then father comes in and makes it all gory Discipline, torment, "its tough love dont worry" Years later the boy is now a man. Graduating from highschool with a successful plan. To go to college and graduate and stop being that child who ran. But then comes the alcohol and lust. My father's addiction led his mind to an even hazardous rust. Abusing my mother,brother and sister oh how can this be unjust. To live under the same roof as a psycho having to sleep with one eye open if the door goes bust. Then came christmas night. Calling up my mother wanna smoke some weed alright?. My rage suffocated my mind so damn bright "How the fuck could you approach my mom like that?!?". "Didnt yall raise me to stay away from drugs now isnt this a fact?!?!". Then came a punch to my throat as i reached for my bat. And so came the police and dragged him outside. And so here i am in paradise. A few years later im going places just got promoted to $9.50. Got a new colored shirt boy do i feel nifty. Just to get betrayed and lose my job. My mind glaring up like a flash mob. 2 years later still unemployed. My life meaningless,null and void. Never leaving my house only for one hour. Anxiety, depression all began to grow in power. Suicide attempts and thoughts are all i began to devour. Loneliness,worthlessness is all i began to see. I was worth nothing and the world meant nothing to me. My life was nothing but the entrance to the sharp knife i held by my chest. My mind going numb there was no time for rest. All everyone said was "get a job!!", "go outside have some fun", "im here if you want to talk about it". But all i heard were muffled noises at the bottom of this pit. Misery, neglect and darkness was all i saw. Then light came to me so vibrant and raw. The only way out was to reconnect with the one who made me. The one who said be and it shall be. But i never believed in church. All they wanted was money and lies as i began to search. So i remembered my friends from highschool. How they treated me so nicely as if i wasnt a fool. And i then did my research on islam. There was many doubts especially with the media screaming BOMB!!. Terroist, islamophobia, jihad they all wanted a clearance. But it was a lie they never saw the beauty in its hidden appearance. A prophet with one message "La ilaha il Allah" "Ya Muhammadan Rasoolulah" There is no god but GOD And Muhammad(SAW) was his messenger. So i thought to myself this doesnt sound like they want to sin. Let me do some more thinking let me see if i can win. And then i saw the rare tears i shed. Oh how can this happen i thought my heart was full of lead. This message spoke to me more then it said. Then another friday came. Another friday as always just the same. Except this was special it was a week before Ramadan. And my first Jummah my heart felt like it weighed a ton. I was handed a microphone as i swore my vow " أشهد أن لا إله إلاَّ الله و أشهد أن محمد رسول الله" I was reborn into a new happy life, bliss was all i saw now. So this is my shahadah and i hope it helps you. Allah(SWT) loves us all and gives us all our right due.
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Question regarding trimming the beard
Assalaamualaikum.
I know of the hadith of letting the beard grow but what if the beard is untidy when left naturally? Being neat is also an Islamic characteristic so would it be ok to trim the beard to neaten it?
JazakAllah
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What should one do when someone makes you implicit in a lie?
As Salaam aleykum guys,
How is it going?
So, I'm facing this weird problem. People(sometimes my own parents) include me in a lie and if I'm to come clean I'll risk the liar's integrity and If I don't say anything(which basically indicates to the one being lied to that I'm supporting the liar's statement) I'm pretty sure I'm sinning.
For instance, my mom when she needs money(for some just cause which father doesn't find necessary) from my father would say that "I" need the money for my school project or something. Now, my father will probably call me up and ask me about the project and how much exactly do I need? What do I say? If I say the truth, I'll risk a huuuuuuuge and intense argument in the best case scenario. There's a high chance things can get much worse.
Not only my mother, sometimes my father does it too. And, not only him, several friends and relatives do this and make me(mostly because I'm known in the family to never lie and have a special dislike for liars. Only if they knew the sins I've committed and the lies I've uttered!) substantiate their lie. Saying the truth in some of these cases could be catastrophic.
What should a Muslim do?
Jazak Allah Khair for reading.
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Free Talk Friday - 03/30/18
You know the drill!
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Those who left Islam for a long period l and returned to the Deen. How did you overcome your desires and bad habits you developed?
Would love to hear stories or advice. Anything to help with the transition back to a practicing believer.
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Forgotten Sunnas: Visiting Graves
In this month’s article, Shaykh Jamir Meah discusses the sunna of visiting graves. He covers the benefits and blessings of visiting graves, reflecting on our own state, remembering those who have gone ahead, and ends with a practical challenge for anyone who wants to fully revive the spirit of this sunna.
Man passes through five stages of existence. The first stage of man begins in the passing through the loins of his male and female ancestors. The second phase of life sees his birth into this earthly life and continues until his death. The third phase is spent in his grave and the Intermediate Realm (al barzakh) until the Day of Resurrection. The fourth stage is spent entirely on that momentous Day and continues until his final judgements is passed. The fifth and final phase is his life in the Eternal Abode, be it the Garden or the Fire.
A succinct summary of these stages is mentioned in the Qur’an, when Allah Most High puts to us, “How can you deny Allah? You were lifeless and He gave you life, then He will cause you to die and again bring you to life, and then to Him you will be returned.” (2:228)
Stages on Life’s Way
As the writer of this article, and you as the reader of this article, we can both safely assert that we have passed through phase 1 of our existence fairly successfully, and are now of course, somewhere in phase 2 (perhaps not passing through so successfully!).
We spend years unwittingly being passed down from loin to loin, then having appeared on earth, we spend a good amount of our formal years learning everything we need to survive. We struggle and toil to maintain survival, establish security, while fulfilling our hopes and aspirations for the rest of our lives, and then, ready or not, we’re evicted from Earth’s surface and buried in it. Enter phase 3.
Phase 3 introduces us to the grave and the intermediate realm, both unfamiliar territory to us; we will find ourselves alone and separated from everything we spent attaching ourselves to in those 60 + years of terrestrial existence.
When you or I die, our “judgement” effectively starts then, for a person “will be shown [in his grave] his [final] abode in the morning and in the evening” (al Bukhari). We remain in this third intermediate phase until the Day of Judgement, much longer a period than the mere 60-90 years we spent laboring on earth.
Phase four is the beginning of eternity, and the rest is, as they say, history (well, not really, for us it is our “future,” while in reality, the earthly concept of time will cease to exist).
Every Soul Shall Taste Death
On reflection then, in the grand scale of the five phases of man’s existence, this earthly stage seems pretty minuscule. It is for this reason we find so many reminders in religious texts concerned with our ultimate ending on earth. Meek or mighty, we all affirm with unequivocal certainty that “Every soul will taste death.” (3:185)
Infinitesimal as earthly life may be; it is not of course without colossal consequence. In this blink-of-an-eye span of earthly life, we either make or break our eternal future. What we do on earth determines where we are post-earth. The user-manual for “what to do and be successful on earth” is of course the Quran and Sunna.
The Prophet ﷺ advised us, “Remember often the destroyer of pleasures” (Ibn Maja), meaning death. This is not being morbid or pessimistic. It is dealing with an inevitable reality.
Thou know’st ’tis common; all that lives must die,
Passing through nature to eternity. – Hamlet, Act I, scene 2
In the same way that one would not remain idle nor waste precious time if told by the doctor that they have a terminal illness and only a short time to live, any sensible person who reflects with an open and sincere heart will come to realize that “this worldly life is no more than play, amusement, luxury, mutual boasting, and competition in wealth and children … And in the Hereafter there will be either severe punishment or forgiveness and pleasure of Allah, whereas the life of this world is no more than the delusion of enjoyment.” (57:20)
There are many ways to remember this unrelenting destroyer of pleasures. One way of remembering our inevitable ending is remembering those who have preceded us and already arrived at phase 3 of man’s existence, namely the Intermediate Realm. We can do this by frequenting the graves, which is the subject of this article.
Recommendation and benefits of visiting the grave
Visiting the graves was recommended by the Prophet ﷺ as a means to remind oneself of the passing on from this world and onto the hereafter.
Anas narrates that the Prophet ﷺ said, “I forbade you to visit the graves then it appeared to me that they soften the heart, bring tears to the eyes, and remind one of the hereafter.” (Ahmad)
Abu Huraira, relates the Prophet’s words, “Visit graves, for it reminds one of his death.” (Sahih Muslim).
The recommendation applies to both men and women, as is evident when a Companion saw ‘A’isha visiting the grave of her brother, he said to her, “Did not the Prophet ﷺ forbid this visitation of graves?” She replied, “Yes, he had forbidden it. Then he ordered to visit them.” (Al Hakim, al Bayhaqi)
The benefits of visiting the grave extend beyond the visitor only. It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ said. “There is not a person who passes by the grave of his fellow believer whom he used to know in this life, and sends greetings upon him, except that he recognises him and returns his greetings.” (al Istidhkar) Other narrations describe the solace and happiness the deceased find when a person visits their grave.
Intention When Visiting the Graves
One makes high intentions when visiting the grave. Among these intentions are:
1. To follow the recommendation and actions of the beloved Prophet ﷺ
2. To remind oneself of the fleeting nature of this world, the moment of death, the immediate life, and the Hereafter.
3. To pray for one’s brothers and sisters and others
4. To fulfill some of the rights of the dead and bring comfort to the deceased
5. To encourage others to visit the grave and remember death
6. To hope that in turn, one will have many visitors to their own grave when the time comes
7. To soften one’s heart by remembering one’s lowly return to the earth and review one’s path and relationships with God and others.
The Hard heart which has become rough is softened only by the tokens of decay.” – The “old woman” of Abd al Qays, Ihya ‘Ulum al Din
When to Visit the Grave?
The grave may be visited at any time, but the scholars have generally recommended visiting the cemetery on Thursday night, Friday and Friday night until sunrise. It has been narrated and observed that the spirits of the dead return to their graves at these times.
Etiquettes when visiting the grave
When a visitor enters the cemetery one should say a general salam to all the believers and make dua, by saying:
السَّلاَمُ عَلَى أَهْلِ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ وَيَرْحَمُ اللَّهُ الْمُسْتَقْدِمِينَ مِنَّا وَالْمُسْتَأْخِرِينَ وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَلاَحِقُونَ
Peace be upon the inhabitants of this abode from among the Believers and the Muslims, and may Allah have mercy on those who have gone ahead of us, and those who come later on, and we shall, God willing, join you. – Sahih Muslim
Some scholars stated it is etiquette to stand facing the top of the buried person’s head. Others have said one should face the chest of the deceased, who would be facing the qibla.
One should place fresh green branches on the grave if available. It is said that the green branches of living leaves bring relief to deceased.
One should enter and sit at the grave with serenity and no hurry, particularly if visiting anyone who had rights over them, such as parents, relatives, teachers.
One should reflect and ponder on the state of the deceased and on one’s own state. Imam al Ghazali says: “The visitor should not neglect to pray for himself and for the one deceased, or to derive a lesson. This latter may only come about through picturing the deceased in one’s heart, and the way in which his members have been scattered abroad, and how he shall be raised from his grave, and that one shall be joining him before long.” (Ihya Ulum al Din:40)
One should recite whatever of the Qur’an they are able to, with the intention of the reward going to the deceased.
One should make abundant supplication for their forgiveness, and through this the dead will rejoice. Imam Abdullah al Haddad relates that “A dead man was once seen in a dream and, upon being questioned about his state, said that he had been greeted by an angel who attempted to burn his face with a flame held in his hand. But one of the living said, ‘God have mercy on so-and-so!’ and the flame went out!” (The Lives of Man)
Unlawful practices
Visiting the graves is solemn act. As such, one should maintain the proper dignity at all times by keeping within the boundaries of the Shariah. One should avoid excessive crying and wailing, which the Prophet ﷺ forbade.
Practical challenge
This month’s practical challenge is for all of us to try to visit a nearby cemetery once. It does not matter whether the deceased is someone known to you or not. Let’s take the time to pray for them, to reflect on our own state and journey, and re-assess our lives and relationships with each other, and our relationship with Allah.
Although we may not see or even know the deceased, on the Day of Judgement we will know them, and it may just be that the person intercedes for us because of what we did for them, and through it, we enter Paradise.
Warmest salams,
Jamir.
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Thursday, 29 March 2018
In the UK looking for an interest-free debit card
Hi,
I've just moved to the UK and I am looking to get a debit card with no overdraft or anything interest related. Simple account to just deposit and withdraw money - nothing else.
Can anybody with experience help me with this? Which bank is the best for what I described? What sort of account will it be called? Savings, currents?
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"[Once] the Messenger of God (pbuh) said to me: ‘Recite to me from the Qur’an!’ Abdullah b. Masood said: ‘Shall I recite it to you, while it was you to whom it was revealed?!’ The Prophet (pbuh) said:...
"[Once] the Messenger of God (pbuh) said to me: ‘Recite to me from the Qur’an!’ Abdullah b. Masood said: ‘Shall I recite it to you, while it was you to whom it was revealed?!’ The Prophet (pbuh) said: ‘Yes.’ He said: ‘I started to recite Surat an-Nisaa, until I reached the verse:
"How then if We brought from each nation a witness, and We brought you as a witness against these people!" (4:41)
Upon hearing this verse, the Messenger of God (pbuh) said: ‘That is enough!’ Abdullah b. Masood said, ‘I turned around and saw the Messenger of God (pbuh) crying.’ " (Bukhari #4763)
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The Nature of Hell
I'm from a Christian background, and I call myself agnostic now. Interestingly enough, I've become agnostic mainly in response to religious extremism since September 11, and I've heard a lot of Christians and Muslims say similar things... that they've been alienated from their faith due to extremism and terrorist attacks and thus examining religion in depth more than they otherwise would. Kind of ironic how some people believe they are being martyred and going straight to paradise by blowing themselves and others up, while their actions set into motion a slew of apostasies in society. But that's neither here nor there... I'm trying to understand concepts that crop up in these religions, in particular the monotheisms, because of their impact on the world. I'd like to get your views.
The concept of hell, especially eternal hell, is a concept I can't quite get my head around. And it's something I could never quite get my head around, even when I was religious. People say that God is both just and merciful. I don't see how hell can ever be just or merciful. If I had to think of the most evil thing that could possibly exist in this universe, it would be eternal torture in hell. I don't believe any living being, that didn't ask to exist, being subject to this eternal torture as punishment for a short 80-ish years or less of life is remotely just or merciful. And the main reason for this punishment is not believing in the "one true God" or believing in the wrong god or set of gods? That just doesn't make sense to me. That makes God seem like a petty sadist, to say the least. He creates this massive, complicated, intricate and beautiful universe with trillions of galaxies beyond our comprehension; and he creates our species on this one tiny planet and punishes us for eternity because we might not believe in Him? I just don't see a God who can create such an utterly beautiful universe caring that we MUST BELIEVE in Him above all else. How is that a moral imperative? That impulse just seems a little too suspiciously human, a little too anthropocentric. Sounds like a petty human impulse to require someone believe in and worship you, than that of an ever merciful and just eternal God.
But maybe I'm just asking too many questions. Maybe God is a being that some humans might judge as sadistic in addition to merciful, and it doesn't matter what my moral common sense tells me (if that's the case, why does Allah give me this moral common sense?). It doesn't matter what I think. If I want to avoid hell, I have to believe in and worship Him a certain way. I have to exalt Allah as the most just and merciful. But it feels like someone is putting a gun to my head and telling me to say that up is down and down is up, otherwise they will blow my brains out. I just can't force myself believe that a God who sends any person to burn in hell eternally for any reason is just, merciful or good... let alone for the reason of disbelief or the wrong belief being a just reason. Worshipping such a being fundamentally bothers me. And even if I became the perfect worshipper and made it to paradise, I feel like it would bother me knowing that there were other souls suffering in hell, especially souls who were my family members or friends. Yes, paradise sounds amazing... but, theoretically, I would easily, gladly and willingly trade my place in paradise for non-existence to save even one person from torture in hellfire... because hellfire sounds so much worse than Paradise would be good.
Do any of you ever ask these questions? How do you square your view of a just, merciful Allah with these actions? How do you wrap your mind around eternity? How do you put your faith in a being who might torture you or your family members for eternity? Hell, even if someone got tortured for 100k/1k/100 years, that still seems very wrong. And yet many glibly say some people deserve hell for eternity, a concept we can't get our minds around. In fact, I sometimes think believers are way too glib about hell and believe they think about it more than the general layperson, when they don't think about it nearly deeply enough. I'm genuinely curious to hear your opinions.
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What are your thoughts on Ibadhism?
Heres a wiki page if you want more info on the subject: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibadi
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Our President devoted his life for the entire Islamic community
Excerpt from Mr. Adnan Oktar's Live Conversation on A9TV dated December 17th, 2017...
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The Best of You in Islam | Faith in Allah الإيمان بالله
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The roots of evil are three
Arrogance, envy, and greed
Arrogance prevented Satan from bowing, envy led Cane to kill Abel, and greed took Adam out of paradise.
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What to do when joined by someone in congregation when praying non-obligatory prayer alone?
Salam,
I went to the musalla at school and prayed zuhr alone, and began to pray maghrib qada (I missed yesterday) when I was joined by a brother who tapped on my shoulder and wished to pray in congregation.
The plan was to pray my qada like normal and tell him I had already prayed the fard after, but 1 brother suddenly became 4 brothers and I panicked. I sort of abandoned my qada and led them in regular zuhr prayer, so as to not ruin their salah, because I didn't know what else to do.
This is my fault because I was praying in the middle of the musalla (it was empty), when I should have been praying any extra prayers off to the side to avoid confusion.
If anyone knows what to do in a situation like this should it happen again it would be grealty appreciated. I plan to ask a sheikh when I get a hold of one, but in the meantime thought i'd ask here. I am following Hanafi fiqh, but am open to learning about other madhab positions.
Jazakallah.
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Is there such a thing as missionaries of Islam? And historically?
I’m just trying to get a different picture than I might have.
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MPs condemn Leave.EU tweet on Labour antisemitism
Tweet claims Labour ‘can’t be bothered’ to deal with antisemitism because party is ‘so reliant’ on Muslim votes
MPs have issued a formal protest over an Islamophobic tweet by the Leave.EU campaign that implied Labour could not be bothered to deal with antisemitism because there were more votes in supporting Muslims.
Is it any wonder that Labour can't be bothered to deal with the disgusting antisemitism in their party when they are so reliant on the votes of Britain's exploding Muslim population? It's a question of maths for these people, not justice!
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I hope any Conservatives involved with https://t.co/O6VJ2wszdV now withdraw. Worst kind of dog whistle. https://t.co/2JFwYAYVo2
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Can you play guitar in religion of Islam?
I see a lot of different answers, all from imams.
Some say. "No, all instruments and music are forbidden. Period."
Some say. "No, all instruments except for tambourine/duff at weddings are forbidden."
Some say. "Yes, but it must be strictly instrumental, no singing accompanied with it."
Some say "Yes, but if there is singing, the lyrics must be neutral or good"
Some say "Yes, but only within the confines within one's home, no public playing is allowed"
Some say. "Yes 100%, if music and specifically instruments were such a grave matter then the Qur'an surely would have mentioned them in a clear-cut verse."
What is the right answer? Thanks and God bless.
And my second question is: if your answer is "yes" what do you make of the oft-cited "from among my ummah there will be people who make wine/silk/instruments permissible" hadith that seems to be a strong hadith in Sahih?
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Looking to learn more about Islamic "paranormal"
Like documentaries, books, articles talking about Jinns, magic, origins and explanations of myths etc.
I'm looking for stuff that is more from an, I dunno, anthropological point of view rather than from Islamic texts? Like more about how people perceive and believe about these things, regardless if it is Islamically grounded or not.
I remember reading a really good book on Jinns. It was very objective with well-researched content and both Islamic and non-Islamic sources. I can't remember the name, the only thing I remember from it was this story about this Jinn from Jeddah posting on online message boards about how "normal" Jinns are or something lol.
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BlackLivesMatter & Islam
I was sickened when someone recently posted about Stephon Clark in r/Islam and people were quick to say “what does this have to do with Islam?”
Regardless of his religion it has everything to do with Islam. As an American Muslim it is my duty to fight for justice and come to the aid of the oppressed.
I’m sick and tired of Muslims in America expecting others to support us as allies when it comes to our oppression but refuse to return the favor. We should be out there with our Black brothers and sisters saying Black Lives Matter. We should be fighting against the violence being committed against the LGBT community. We should be advocating for the incarcerated population. We should be struggling against the deportation of the undocumented.
I’m also sick and tired of the racism in the Muslim community. We can do much better than this.
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Crowdfunding Islamic Startup
Salaam, I have a small but growing startup that is working on making home buying easier in the Western world while staying halal. What we do is provide a community of users together that are invested with one another, each playing a part in a Microfinance/ Crowdfunding a house until it is paid off. There is not interest but a fair market value + fee will be added and paid out to the users that have provided the most assistance. Without giving to much detail, would this be something the community would like to see progress into a bigger model?
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A Madkhali, an Ikhwani, a Tablighi, a Khariji, and a modernist accidently walk into a bar…..
The Madkhali says: “Istighfirullah! I thought this was a “Saudi National Day” celebration, I had no idea…” and he storms right out.
The Ikhwani says: Since we are here, let us give da’wah. Even though it’s haram to be in such an environment, the benefit outweighs the harm if we stay and give da’wah.
The Tablighi says: On our way out, let us try to drag some Muslims back to the masjid. We will even let them continue enjoying their drinks until we reach the masjid if that’s what it takes.
The Khariji says: “Filthy kuffar…. A splendid target for an attack, MUWWAAAHAHAHAHAHAH!”
The Modernist says: Come on guys… can’t we have a civil discussion about what we should do over a couple of beers? We won’t get drunk! I swear!
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Punish a Muslim day
I see a lot of videos of warning about this day. However no one suggested this idea. Let me know what you all think and maybe it picks up steam. We should all pool together money and have a bounty campaign to locate the person or group of people responsible for this. Have them charged and arrested. They belong in jail.
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Sisters, Make the Most of Your Umra with These Free Lessons
Ustadha Naielah Ackbarali has compiled and recorded a set of free valuable and comprehensive lessons for Muslim sisters who are going on Umra.
Ustadha Naielah Ackbarali has launched a website, Umrah For Women, for sisters who wish to go on Umra but wish to know more about the conditions and rites surrounding the act.
She has recorded a set of seven video-lessons and compiled a further list of additional resources according to the fiqh of the Hanafi madhhab, all for free.
A Letter to Our Sisters from Ustadha Naiela
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate.
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuhu.
Dear Sister of Faith,
Congratulations on being invited by Allah Most High to perform a blessed umrah inshaAllah. We pray that Allah Most High accepts your umrah and makes it a means to deepen your relationship with Him Most High.
Allah Most High says: And I have not created jinn and mankind except to worship Me. (51:56)
The Prophet ﷺ said: “From one umrah to another is expiation for what comes in between, and ‘al-hajj al-mabrur’ brings no reward less than Paradise.” (Nasa’i)
Undoubtedly, the umrah is a tremendous spiritual opportunity that is filled with special secrets for a heart that is open to its delightful prospects. In today’s times, traveling for umrah has become quite easy and accessible for almost every Muslim. While visiting these holy lands opens a door for more spiritual development, these fruits can only ripen when a pilgrim knows how to utilize her time in a beneficial manner while in Makkah and Madina.
AlhamduliLlah, over the years we’ve been blessed to travel several times to Makkah and Madina, and what we’ve observed is that many pilgrims spend most of their trip trying to figure out how to maneuver through the haramayn or carelessly leave learning how to perform the umrah until the last minute. Some buy umrah guides to casually read, but the truth is that this knowledge must also be coupled with a teacher explaining the rulings in order to affirm a correct understanding of its details.
With the intention to serve the ummah and assist our sisters in the deen in embarking on their spiritual journey, by Allah’s grace we’ve created free umrah videos that cover the fiqh rulings related to the umrah according to the Hanafi madhhab, as well as included the spiritual significance behind many of the umrah rites and modern-day practical tips for women.
We encourage sisters to please take this opportunity of listening to these lessons seriously. The sins committed in Makkah and Madina are multiplied. Carelessly performing the umrah or ‘guessing’ about what one should do is completely unacceptable and irresponsible. Save yourself from making senseless mistakes and save your heart from staying in these holy places in a state of heedlessness.
The first six recordings detail the umrah rites and the last recording discusses how to visit the Prophet ﷺ in Madina. In order to help make things easier, we advise the following:
- Follow the lesson outline stated on the site. Avoid skipping around and haphazardly streaming through the videos. This could possibly create more confusion and misunderstanding of the rulings.
- Listen to the recordings more than once BEFORE leaving your home country. Do not wait until last minute to learn about the umrah. Giving yourself adequate time to move through the material will ensure more presence of heart during your trip. You can download the recordings and save them to your devices inshaAllah. The total time for all recordings is approximately 5 hours. The lessons were purposely kept short in order to make it more appealing and easier for listeners inshaAllah.
- Read the additional resources. The bulk of the knowledge which is needed for the umrah is included in the videos, but we also provided extra reading material to further explain certain points inshaAllah. We also have a QUESTIONS section on the site that answer the most common questions from sisters inshaAllah.
Please excuse any mistakes and wrong that we may have committed while creating this project. We pray that Allah accepts it and that it will be a means to increase the ummah in love and reverence for Allah’s great symbols (sha’aa’ir) and the haramayn.
We humbly request your duas. May Allah accept them and your umrah.
Jazak Allah khayran.
Your Muslim Sister,
Naielah Ackbarali
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