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Live Fatwa (General Session)

Sheikh Ahmad Kutty
07 January, 2017

Dear Brothers/Sisters,

 

Thank you very much for joining us in this Live Fatwa session. We would like also to thank our guest, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, for answering the questions directed to him. You will find the answers to your questions below.

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 | 20:00 - 22:00 GMT

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Yesterday the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Muslim parents must send their children to mixed swimming lessons. It said authorities were justified in giving precedence to enforcing "the full school curriculum" and the children's "successful integration" into society. The case was brought by two Swiss nationals, of Turkish origin, who refused to send their teenage daughters to the compulsory mixed lessons in the city of Basel. Education officials, however, said that exemptions were available only for girls who had reached the age of puberty - which the girls had not reached at the time. Tuesday’s ruling is not final as the parents have three months to appeal the decision. More details here and here. In view of the above ruling, what should Muslim parents do? Is it permissible to submit to such decision?



Muslims of Switzerland should exhaust all the legal steps open to them to protect themselves against such repressive measures.  I am sure they will prevail with the help of Allah.

 

In the meantime, if they are forced to do so, they can send them as long as they are in their pre-puberty stage while wearing proper, modest attire.  I understand that the law is binding only on those who have not reached puberty.

 

In Islam, the strict rules of hijab apply only to women who have reached puberty. The Prophet’s wife `A’ishah tells us: When her sister Asma’ appeared before the Prophet (peace be upon him) wearing less than modest attire, he advised her: “Asma’, once a woman attains puberty, she should not expose any part of her body (before strangers) except face and hands.” So, since these girls are below the age of puberty, they may go to swimming in a mixed milieu as long as they do not have any fear of molestation.

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If they have a choice of skipping the class for the day they should do so.

 

In conclusion, let the Muslim scholars and leaders decide the appropriate steps to take to counter such laws which are at once discriminatory and unjust.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

I have a Muslim friend. He seemed to be very kind and practicing, he made dawah to non-Muslims and spoke beautiful words about Allah and Islam. Later I've known that he smokes marijuana. Then I discovered, that he makes zina. He lies a lot, borrows money and does not pay them back, and he is not the one he seems to be. Please, advice, how can I help him and what punishment is awaiting for him if he never changes?



If what you allege your friend is correct, then he is indeed guilty, and he will be accountable for such grievous sins unless he repents and changes.

 

As for his good deeds, you don’t need to condemn them; Allah will judge them according to his intentions. So, let us leave the judgment to Allah.

 

We are not allowed to put out a person from Islam because of his or her sins no matter how ugly they are.

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The belief of ahl al-sunnah is that a person will only go out of the fold of Islam if he were to denounce Islam or to deny any of the fundamentals beliefs or practices.

 

You should not abandon your friend even if he is guilty of such heinous sins as you allege. You should like at him like a person who is drowning. Would you save him if he is drowning? Of course, you would; spiritual drowning is worse, for it would deprive him of eternal salvation; so, do your best to advise him and persuade him to change. And never forget to pray to Allah for guiding him and all of us to the straight path.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

My dad wants to gift me a car, and to take my old car and give it to his brother. In that way he will help his brother's family and also make for me a gift. But my husband is against of it, he feels this is humiliating, because he can buy for me a car and doesn't need to feel obliged for such an expensive gift. But I do not want to offend neither my husband, nor my father. What should I do?



Your husband is unfair in objecting to your father’s gesture of good will.

 

Your father is helping his brother while trying to gift you with something. Allah will reward him for his intention. By accepting his gift and thanking him, you also stand to gain blessings and rewards.

 

How can it be humiliating to you or him or anyone else for that matter?

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The least we could do it encourage others to do good if we are not able to do it ourselves.

The Prophet (peace be upon him): “ If anyone helps someone do good deeds, he will also gain similar rewards as the one who does it.”

 

In conclusion, you should thank your father for his gift and appreciate his intention to help his brother.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

As salaamualaikumshaykh. When washing the mouth in ghusl does water have to reach absolutely every part of the mouth? Because ghusl is taking me very long to do because of this. I know that in wudu this is not the case. Is the same ruling applicable to ghusl?? Jazakum Allah Khayran



Islam is simple; so, you don’t need to be overly rigid about this issue. All that you need to do is to take water and gargle it three times. The Prophet (peace be upon him) demonstrated wudu’ to his companions: while doing so we are told: He scooped water with his hands and gargled with it three times.

 

The Prophet’s companions remind us that he was the most compassionate teacher; who never omitted to teach us anything we ought to practice in our religion. He also warned against rigidity and hair-splitting: ‘Leave this religion as I have left it; people before you perished because of their indulgence in hair-splitting questions and departure from the (straightforward and natural) way of their Prophets.

Almighty Allah knows best.

I am from indian occupied kashmir sir u may have heard about brutility in kashmir we people are suffering utmost from enmies of islam. Is jihad islamic in kashmiri r not



Muslims of Kashmir ought to decide this matter for themselves.  They should do so through unity and mutual consultation among themselves. They have the right to free themselves from oppression.

 

However, they ought to do so by using all the peaceful means possible. Resorting to violence breeds more violence.

 

Jihad in Islam must never be identified exclusively with the military confrontation. Rather above all, it is a struggle for freedom and justice. War is only the last resort.

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Today weapons of war are weapons of mass destruction which cannot be sanctioned in Islam or any religion which does not condone wholesale destruction and bloodshed. How can anyone with conscience justify the use of weapons of mass destruction that do not discriminate and end up destroying every breathing life and causes the destruction of the environment?

 

Therefore, I do not support those who want to bring about change by resorting to violence as violence will only unleash endless violence.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Can Non Muslims who pecaefully live in Muslim countries apply their values and Morals ? For example If a peaceful non fighting Christian or atheist lives in Islamic country and he Drinks wine eats pork etc Can they do that In freely do that in Islamic countries Or they should Obey the laws of Islam?



Non-Muslims have lived in Muslim countries for centuries. In fact, the history shows the world has never seen a civilization where people of diverse faiths and ethnicities lived, worked and flourished.

 

The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the one who established the precedent for a nation where Muslims and Jews and others could live as citizens with equal rights and opportunities. He wrote the first written constitution in the world as one scholar referred to it where he stated that Muslims and Jews and those who are allied to the pact of peace and co-existence would be one nation but two distinct communities, each one enjoying the freedom to practice and govern themselves with their laws.

 

Islam does not believe in imposing its laws on those who do not share the same faith. In other words, under the rule of Islam as demonstrated by the Prophet and followed by his successors and the Muslim rulers throughout centuries Jews, Christians and other religious minorities were free to practice their religion and govern themselves by their laws. Islamic law did not apply to them.

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That is Islamic dietary laws or prohibitions of alcohol, etc. do not apply to non-Muslims. Rather they are only applicable to Muslims; that is why in Malaysia Muslims cannot buy alcohol; while non-Muslim can do so without any issue.

 

Thanks to Islam’s recognition of other religions, the Jews were saved by Muslims, who were persecuted by the Christians; it was the Muslim Ottoman ruler who sent a ship to bring the Jews who were persecuted during the Spanish Inquisition thus settling them in Turkey providing them shelter and land.

 

Furthermore, it is a historical fact that under the Muslim rule  Muslims, Christians and Jews not only lived peacefully but also worked together in advancing scientific knowledge and scholarship.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

 

AsalaamuAleikum There are tragedies and travesties happing worldwide to innocent people every day, but my question is focused on one particular thing. Are we allowed to make Duaa for these women who are making such a choice to commit suicide to prevent themselves from being raped and burned alive? There are also reports that the men in families are essentially killing their families before the soldiers arrive because they dont want them to be tortured to death. We know suicide is major sin, and so is murder, is there any evidence in Qur'an or Hadeeth that they will be forgiven? I expect many of not all of them are in such a state of terror and likely suffering from PTSD that they may be considered not capable of thinking with reason possibly as an insane person would, only Allah SWT knows. Can you please shed some light on what Qur'an and Hadeeth say about these things. Every new piece of news has me feeling so heart broken for them.



The tragedy and terrorism unleashed against the people of Aleppo, and other cities of Syria is indeed appalling; it should concern every human being with a conscience let alone every Muslim.

 

Unfortunately now Muslim blood has no value; you cannot blame others for it; our rulers and leaders are also complicit in it, either by instigating or condoning or only keeping silent.

They will have to give account to Allah for their callousness.

 

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As for the victims themselves, their actions are born of desperation and frustration. They are not to be judged by normal standards. Shari`ah is all based on divine mercy and compassion. So, Allah will judge them accordingly. Our duty is to pray for them and do our best to stand with them and support them in their struggle to regain their freedom and dignity.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Assalam-o-Alaikum, What is the reality of Shab-e-Barat (15th of Shaban)?



In answering your question let me cite here my earlier answers on this issue:

 

There are no prescribed rituals of worship to be performed on the 15th of Sha`ban. If there had been any such rituals to be performed, then it would have been stated clearly in the authentic traditions.

 

Having said this, we cannot stop people from performing nawafil any time; for nawafil are simply optional prayers; no one can stop anyone from performing them any time except those times when prayers are forbidden.

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As far as the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is concerned, we are told by `A’ishah, the Mother of the believers (may Allah be please with her) that the Prophet “used to fast most of the days of Sha`ban, but he stopped fasting when he got close to the month of Ramadan.”

 

Based on this, it is considered highly recommended to fast in the early part of Sha`ban and stop fasting the last few days of the month.

 

The Prophet wanted to teach us an important wisdom that we should not join Sha`aban and Ramadan in fasting, rather we should keep the Ramadan fast totally separate from that of Sha`ban. Sha`ban fasting is only for preparation and warming up for the fasting in Ramadan, so we should not confuse the two fasts.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

brother can i recite 2 sana before fatiha for example 1)subahanakallahumma...gairuk 2)wajjahtu....astagfirukawatubuilaik& then 3)fatiha it is compulsory to recite 1 but can i recite 2 above



You may recite both of the above supplications together or either one alone.   We have evidence for it in the practice and precedents of the Prophet (peace be upon him) as well as his companions.

 

At-Tirmidhi and others have reported the second version on the authority of `Ali b. Abi Talib, Jabir b. `Abd Allah and others. Abu Dawud has reported the first supplication on the authority of `A’ishah and Abu Sa`id al-Khudri.

 

Since it is merely a voluntary act, as such, there is no need to be rigid over this issue. One is free to say read them before Al-Fatihah. If, however, omitted them his or her prayer is still valid – as long as one reads Al-Fatihah while praying by oneself.

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Almighty Allah knows best.

 

Is it permissible to use a product like this instead of sanitary pads? https://www.organicup.eu/gb/ I'm confused and would like this cleared up. I was told when I reverted that tampons were haraam but wasn't given much information as to why. One person said it had something to do with indecency, and loss of virginity but had no fact based information to base the comment on. I conformed because it was simpler to air on the side of caution.I just accepted it as something else different about living as a Muslima versus what the average western woman did. However, a Muslim Moms page I subscribe to just posted this product and I would like to know what is permissible and what is not in regards to a woman managing her menses. Please provide evidence specifically about this in hadeeth and or Quran so that I may also pass this information on.



There is nothing in the authentic source of Islam to forbid the use of such methods as long as they are deemed safe, hygienic and approved by the professionals in women’s health.

So, I would urge you to refer to your gynecologist or family physician.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

i want to ask that these days i am unable to remember things well ,being a student it makes lot difficulties, so iwanna know is there any dua/hadith/ for the memory improvement or any islamicway,that would be very kind



The first thing you should do is to speak to your physician to rule out any medical challenges causing this problem.

 

The Prophet (peace be upon him) has told us to seek treatments and take medications to maintain health and treat diseases.

 

As for du’as you can read Fathihah and read the following supplication:

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Allaahummamatti’naa bi asma’inaawaabsaarinaawaquwwaathinaa ma ahyaythana

Allaahummaineeas’aluka al-afwawa al-aafiyah fee deeneewadunyaaya

 

(O Allah! Allow me to enjoy in full measure of my faculties of hearing, sight and stamina and strength as long as you keep me alive. O Allah, I ask of You to grant me grace and wellbeing in this world and the next).

 

Allaahummainneeas’alukailmannaafi’anwaamalanmutaqabbalan

 

(O Allah! I ask You to bless me with beneficial knowledge and acceptable deeds.)

 

Rabbi ishrah lee sadreewayassir lee amree

 

(O Allah! Broaden my chest for me and make my task easy for me).

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Salam, There is a man I want to get marry. At first, he showed some interest on me. Later, he told me he has no feeling on me and he wants to be friend. We both are educated and financially stable. So if we want, we can marry anytime. But he and I have different nationality. So I think this fact make him to confuse to marry me. And I also read the isthakhir almost every day. How long should I read? Should I stop reading it and just move on?Another question is I got several proposals. But I don't like most of them. It doesn't mean they are bad. Actually the guys are pretty normal. But I want someone who is highly educated and can do conversation with me. Even though, I reject them, I pray isthakhir before I reject because I don't want to make any mistakes in my decision. So my question is is it allowed in islam to reject a guy if I don't like him? People keep telling me I should marry as soon as I can as I am getting older and it is not allowed in islam to reject the marriage proposal. But I don't have any feeling for them and I don't want to end my marriage miserably. Here my question is , is it permissible in islam to reject the marriage proposal and how to pray to get my desire spouse?



If the person you initially wanted to marry does not show interest in you now, you are best advised to consider the chapter closed and move on with your life. You don’t need to do istikharah anymore for this particular issue.

 

As for marriage, what is important is to look for the essential criteria. The Prophet (peace be upon him) told us: “If a person of sound faith and character comes marry him or her.” So, if the individual fits these criteria and you like him you should look no further. Of course, the person should have the potential to support and maintain a family.

 

To insist on other material conditions and keep waiting for the ideal candidate to arrive is not a good thing.

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I know from my experience as an imam serving the community in North America for over four decades that many people ended up as lifelong bachelors because of their unreasonable expectations. It is good to remember there is no perfect marriage candidate; no one is free of faults or mistakes.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

 

I am very confused and anxious about the ruling on oral sex. The vast majority of imams state that it is haram due to the pre-ejaculatory fluid being nijas and therefore that entering the mouth of the wife unknowingly during sucking of the penis. Is this true and if the precum enters her mouth is it haram or Makruh? if both partners are enjoying this as foreplay then is it permissible if semen is not ejaculated?Please clarify this and provide any hadith to back this up. Can a married couple play with the outer surface of the anus, if cleaned prior without inserting anything in because i know that Anal sex is totally haram. I really appreciate your advise on these embarrassing questions.



In answering your question, I cannot do any better than citing here one of my earlier answers:

 

“There is a difference of opinion among the founders of the Four Schools of Jurisprudence regarding whether Mani (semen) is Najas (impure) or not. While both Imams Abu Hanifah and Malik consider it Najas, both Imams Shafi`i and Ahmad do not consider it as such. These differences notwithstanding, all of them insist on washing it away if it is wet, and if dry, scrubbing or erasing it from body, cloth or any other surface it may have come into contact with.

 

When we inquire into the cause behind the above differences of opinion, we can readily see that it stems from the different ways the Imams interpreted the various traditions of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, as well as from the analogies they based their views on. The traditions from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, do not insist that we must wash semen away in all cases, but clearly state that we should do so if it is wet. The traditions also suggest that it is sufficient to scrub it away if it has dried up. Thus, the Imams asked the question: Are we to compare semen to bodily secretions such as breast milk and spittle, which are considered pure, or are we to consider it analogous to feces and urine, both of which are undoubtedly considered Najas (impure)?

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As far as the “oral sex” question is concerned, we had deliberately avoided the phrase “oral sex” to avoid confusion with “oral stimulation”. Further, we must clearly indicate that any deliberate act of sexual intercourse must be done in the place created for it (i.e., the vagina), while oral stimulation itself is permissible. If, however, during the course of oral stimulation, ejaculation takes place, one must wash it away if it gets in one’s clothing or mouth. We must further add that no Muslim should ever consider consuming it in any way.

 

As far asMadhy (pre-seminal fluid) in males as well as its lubricating equivalent in females is concerned, it is considered Najas (impure) in all of the accepted Schools ofFiqh (Jurisprudence) and, therefore, one must definitely wash it away.”

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Assalamu'alaikum Shaikh. I want to know about the various forms of divorce allowed in Islam. I have heard that there is one Talaq-e-tafweez wherein a third party is given the right to pronounce divorce, is that true? I would like you to clear the air please. Also please inform me whether the woman is allowed to pronounce divorce in the same way that a man can (not khula). Jazakallahukhair Wassalam.



There are three different methods of dissolving a marriage:

1- Divorce initiated by husband; it is known as Talaq

2- Divorce initiated by wife – known as Khul`

3- Divorce initiated by the judge in a court of law

 

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Each of these forms of divorce is valid as long it fulfills the conditions of valid divorce.

 

Regarding to the specific question you have raised about talaq al-tafweez, it is also valid; it means that a husband delegating divorce to his wife so that she is free to do so. For example, at the time of marriage, a husband can say: I grant you the authority of divorce, in case you choose to do so. In this case, she is allowed to do so.

 

However, since divorce is the most hated of all permissible things in Islam, we are not to resort to it for frivolous reasons: We ought to keep the marriage unless circumstances warranting it:

 

For details, please consult the answer linked here:

 

Valid Reasons for Divorce in Islam

 

Lastly, a man or woman can also delegate the authority to dissolve the marriage, when circumstances warrant it, to a third party: a guardian or any other reputable person.

 

It is called tawkil or delegation.

 

You may also refer to the detailed answer in regards to the procedure of divorce in an earlier question on this session.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Do I have to pay fidya or kaffara for someone (siblings , parents) who did not take care of their religious obligation like zakat, prayer or fast despite being able to do. I am following hanafi school of madhab and their view is that u have to pay it. I find it hard to pay for someone who did not observe their religious duties for years because fidya reaches to a substantial amount. What should I do in this situation not following this opinion of hanafis is sinful? I find the other opinion of other school of fiqh strong in this situation.Please advice me a solution as this issue is hassling me for a very long time, my brother and father are not religious and I want to spend my money on myself and kids to raise them islamically. Thank youزWhat is ruling on following one madhab and also following views of other school of fiqh in some cases like the one I have mentioned above.



According to the Hanafi school, Zakah is a pure act of worship, which requires intention at the time of disbursing it.  Therefore, they insist one is not allowed to take out zakah from his estate if he or she did not leave a will to that effect.

 

If, however, the heirs want to take it out on his or her behalf on their own that is allowed.

It is not, however, a must to do so.

In such matters, we also ought to take into account the general Islamic principle: everyone is responsible for his deeds. Allah says, “On that Day will every human being be requited for what he has earned: no wrong [will be done] on that Day: verily, swift in reckoning is God!” (Ghafir 40:17)

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Therefore, as some scholars have said, “No one can pray for another or fast for another.”

 

However, it is true that since children are indebted to their parents, the Prophet (peace be upon him) allowed their children to pay the spiritual debts of their deceased parents even as they would be willing to pay their material gifts – as long as they are in a position to do so. It includes paying fidyah for their missed fasts or performing Hajj if they could not do so while they were alive.

In other words, it is not mandatory on your part to do so if they have deliberately neglected their duties.

Furthermore, your priority is to provide for your family and take care of the living.

If you have additional means, then you may volunteer to pay fidyah on behalf of your deceased parents.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Salam Alaykum , I have something that is bothering me. I started a new job about two years ago. Some thing that I noticed pretty quick was how they dislike the Muslims and the Arabs. I have chosen not to speak about my faith with them. I do speak up if I hear them saying things that are not true, but that is it.I am worried that maybe Allah SWT is not pleased because I do not speak about Islam with them. I know what they think and how they feel, and I do not want to debate with them, Is this wrong? Please advise. Salam Alaykum



Ideally, as a Muslim, you should not shy away from disclosing your identity.

 

Allah says, “And who could be better of speech than he who calls [his fellow-men] unto God, and does what is just and right, and says, “Verily, I am of those who have surrendered themselves to God”? (Fussilat 41:33)

 

Having said this, we are also told to use wisdom and other persuasive methods of presenting the message. In other words, there is no better way of convincing people of the beauty of Islam than our character and behavior reflecting the great values of Islam. That was the way the Prophet (peace be upon him) attracted people to Islam, and that is the way for us to follow.

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In other words, once we interact with people in this way, people will be drawn to Islam.

So, there is no need to worry as long as you do so. Allah reminds us: “counter evil with that which is better; then you will find the one who is your enemy becoming your friend.”

 

Last but not least, continue to pray to Allah to open their hearts to the truth of Islam. Allah alone has the power to guide them.

 

 Almighty Allah knows best.

ASLAM ALAIKUM. I need some information about divorce if there is no any valid reason .in anger ur hubby give u talak. After 10 min he gives second talak and then 3rd . Just in anger no any reason. So this divorce is valid or not?



We cannot answer specific, personal questions related to divorce on this forum; they require knowledge of context and details. For these, you need to approach the qualified scholar and imam in your area. And even then the final decision on such matters must be referred to the courts. All that we can do in such forums is  provide you with a general understanding of the issue:

 

For talaq to be valid in Islam, it should be pronounced in a sober state of mind with the deliberate intention.

 

For details you may refer to the following answer by Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi:

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A husband who wants to divorce his wife should use the words of divorce with full awareness after much thinking and consideration. Using the words of divorce in haste or anger is not right. The proper procedure is to give divorce when a woman is not pregnant and is not going through her monthly menstrual cycle. Divorce can take place by saying one time “I have divorced you” (talluqtuki) or “You are divorced” (anti taliq). After this the women should spend the time of her `iddah. During the period of `iddah the husband can cancel his divorce and can resume the matrimonial relationship, but if it does not happen then the divorce takes effect and at the end of the `iddah period their marriage ends. There is no need to repeat the words of divorce more than once. Even one divorce is sufficient to terminate the relationship.

 

The provision of the second and third divorce is given for a husband who divorces his wife one time and then cancels his divorce, but then after sometime changes his mind and divorces her again second time. Then he changes his mind and resumes the relationship and then again after that he divorces her. The Shari`ah says that now this relationship should end. Marriage is a serious matter. One cannot keep divorcing one’s wife and returning her back.

 

After the third divorce he cannot take her back. The third divorce is called the “irrevocable divorce” (talaqmughallaz). The wife now becomes forbidden to her husband completely. She cannot go back to this husband who has divorced her three times, unless she marries another person who out of his own free will divorces her and then after the `iddah she and her previous husband want to remarry. This is called halalah in the language of the Shari`ah. This rule is given by the Shari`ah to reduce the occurrence of three divorces and to protect the honor of the woman.

 

Some people misuse this procedure out of ignorance or willingly. There are some people who think that the divorce (talaq) would not happen unless one makes the statement three times. There are others who repeat the words of divorce for emphasis and have no idea that this could be very serious. The jurists have discussed this issue for the last fourteen hundred years. There were some jurists who took the strict position that three divorces whether uttered at once or separately would be considered as three divorces. According to them, whether a person misused this right knowingly or unknowingly the affect would be the same. If some one uttered the words of divorce three times, then this would be talaqmughallaz and his wife would become totally forbidden for him and they could not reconcile without a halalah. There are, however, some other jurists who emphasize the role of will in marriage and divorce. They say that if the husband used three divorces intentionally as three, then they will be counted as three, but if he repeated the words in anger or to emphasize his point then this is one divorce and he will have the right to resume the relationship with his wife. I feel that the second position is closer to the spirit of the Shari`ah.”[End Quote]

 

After the divorce the wife has to spend some time in `iddah. If a husband divorced his wife first time, he can take her back and then can resume the married life without any fresh nikah (marriage contract). He is allowed to do that second time also. If he divorces her second time and then within `Iddah he wants to resume the relationship, he can cancel the second divorce also. Again second time they can also be together without a fresh Nikah. But if he divorced her first time or second time and the women went into `Iddah and then her `Iddah was complete, then she is no more his wife and he cannot go back to her, unless they both agree to marry each other. After two divorces they can remarry if they wish.

 

However, if the husband divorced his wife three times, then he can neither take her back during the `Iddah nor after it, unless she marries someone else and he divorces her and then after `Iddah she wants to return to her previous husband. Allah says in the Qur’an, “A divorce is only permissible twice: after that, the parties should either hold together on equitable terms, or separate with kindness. If a husband divorces his wife (third time or irrevocably), he cannot, after that, remarry her until after she has married another husband and he has divorced her. In that case there is no blame on either of them if they reunite, provided they feel that they can keep the limits ordained by Allah. Such are the limits ordained by Allah which He makes plain to those who understand.” (Al-Baqarah 2:229-230)

 

 Almighty Allah knows best.

Assalamualaikum. How does Dajjal came to be? I mean, when was he (Dajjal) created? Does he have parents? Has he ever lived among humans or Jinks before he was chained? How and who are going to unchained him?



Dajjal is a man born to human parents.

 

Among his descriptions in the sources that he is one-eyed, who, nevertheless has been endowed by God with certain extra ordinary powers defying normal human perceptions. He will use such powers to deceive people, who may take him to be God. Many people will be carried away by his tricks. Mind you there is no shortage of men and women playing or pretending to be ‘gods’ in many pagan societies who continue to deceive millions of gullible masses in many parts of the world.

 

However, Dajjal will surpass them all in his acts of trickery.  Therefore, he will be able to gather around him a large number of people. Only a minority of firm believers will be protected. And eventually, they will be vindicated.

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Belief in extraordinary signs preceding the Hour is part of essential Islamic beliefs, including the coming of Dajjal. And the Prophet (peace be upon him) has taught us to seek protection in Allah from the fitnah or seduction of Dajjal. We are told to offer a supplication to that effect in our daily prayers.

 

Before closing, let me also state: Although there are so many reports depicting Dajjal, which are either dubious if not outright fabrication. Since such matters belong to the realm of ghayb (which are beyond human cognition or perception)  we must abide by the adab that the Prophet taught us while answering the questions of Jibreel: The one who is questioned about it does not know any better than the questioner himself. So, we must refer the details to Allah, and we will know them when this prediction has been fulfilled. What is important for us now is to pray to Allah that he saves us from his snares and guiles.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Assalamualaikum, I hope you are well by the grace of Almighty. I am ShibanulHaque from Bangladesh. I just can not help but have to ask you some questions. Please take a look. I have to know it because it is really disturbing me. I have to eradicate my misconceptions if I have any. 1. Was it permissible to have an intimate relationship with POW's without marriage after the period of iddah. Was marriage required for this kind of relationship or just consent of POW's was enough? 2. It has been said in the Quran verse no. 47:4 that, either one can free POW's for generosity or for ransom. That was done by Prophet PBUH during battle of Badr. But this was not followed in the battle with bani al mustaliq or in khayber or in case of banuqurayza, why? Why people of these tribes enslaved after the clear commandment of Quran that either pow's can be freed or ransomed but not to be enslaved. Am I missing something? 3. It has been said that, only slave was allowed to be distributed as war booty and can be taken as a slave. A free person can not be enslaved, they should be freed or ransomed. Although there was exception in case of Banu Qurayza. In case of Banu al mustaliq and in the battle of khaybar, Juwayriyyah RA and Safiyyah RA both were enslaved and then freed. Why? Were not they free person? Why they were distributed as a slave? 4. Is MARIAH (RA) is an UMMUL-MOMINEEN? Because some historians say that Prophet (PBUH) married her i.e. IBN KATHIR but somewhere it says that HE did not i.e. TABARI. If Prophet PBUH did not marry her, why did not he marry her? Can you please elaborate? 5. Can you please describe the context of Surah AtTahrim verse no 1 to 6. Because I think the background of those verses very much delicate. So I need to hear from a Scholar. Please let me know Sir. I have searched everywhere possible to get an answer. But, I could not do so. I will be eagerly waiting for your reply, Sir. I am in very much depression about this slavery and concubinage issue. Regards ShibanulHaque



You have raised some questions which require detailed answers. The constraints of this forum do not allow me to go into details in regards to contexts of such rules.

 

All that I can do here to mention a few things:

 

  1. It is important for us to consider the evolutionary nature of Islamic laws: The Qur’an is the only scripture in the world that sets out clearly abolition of slavery as a divine dictum. It has been explicitly stated even in the Makkan revelations before all other laws came into effect in Madinah.

 

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Thus there were certain practices – tolerated earlier –  forbidden later. An obvious example is the prohibition of alcohol; it was condoned earlier and was prohibited stages. Another case – relevant to the issue at hand – is the prohibition of various forms of male and female union practiced in Arabia and all over the world before Islam; Islam disallowed all of them except the marriage that exists today.

 

Allowing sexual intimacy with the female slaves was one such form of marriage prevailing among the Arabs as well as Jews. It was in the same manner that Prophet Ibrahim took Hagar as his wife. God forbid it was not an adulterous union or fornication; rather a valid form of union between man and woman allowed in those times. It came with certain responsibilities; for instance, that the child born from the union inherits the father and the mother becomes free she gives birth.

 

  1. The Prophet (peace be upon him) ought to be judged by his life and mission; he was allowed certain things by Allah to unite various tribes; his marriages with most of his wives were clearly intended to unite the various tribes and ethnicities. He married Safiyyah who was of a Jewish background also with the same purpose in mind. They were all freed.

 

Likewise, all of the slaves who came into the hands of the Prophet were all freed before he died. His companions also followed his example; that is why we find some of them freeing hundreds of slaves. So, never judge the Prophet (peace be upon him) by the secular or agnostic standards of those who blinded by their distorted perspective on Islam.

  1. All those women who were taken as slaves became gradually freed and from them came generations of Muslims who became eminent scholars of Islam:: an example is Muhammad b. Ka`ab al-Qurazi who descended from the Jewish clan of Banu Quryazah.

 

  1. Mariyah was one of the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him); she bore him his son Ibrahim. Her case is comparable to the relationship of Hagar to Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Hagar was one of the wives of Prophet Ibrahim and the mother of Prophet Isma`eel. There is no difference between the two cases, whatsoever.

 

  1. The laws of intimacy with the prisoners of war do not apply now as the entire slavery system has been entirely abolished once and for all. And the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Allah will not look at a person who takes a free person and makes him a slave!”

 

  1. As for the last question, you could refer to some Qur’anic commentaries such as those of Muhammad Asad or Yahya Emerick.

Almighty Allah knows best.

Salaam alaikumakkhi. I have a question regarding the hypcrotes of madina. I was reading an article who claim to be muslims but differ in some of their views on subjects for example hijab commandments in quran is for the wives of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him etc. This site claims that the hyprocitesharrased the mother of the believers.( may Allah subhannataala be please with them all). They say the hypocrites harrased the mother of believers that they use to go into the houses of SAWS when he wasent there in order to talk to the mother of believers in order for them to say something the hypocrites could use to twist and scandalise in order to attack the honour of SAWS. They said that the hypocrites used to use the escuse of getting water to walk in and then try to be frank with them. The some naive muslims also done the same but they didnt not have the evil intentions that these hypcrites had. Then Allah subhannataala revealed those verse of hijab in surah ahzab. For example hijab when going out, Speak to the mother of believers behind a curtain and for the mother of believers not to be soft on tone when speaking. They didnt not provide any evidence for these events regarding the hypocrites entering the house. I couldnt find anything either. I just wanted to know is this true?, like did the hypocrites doing these kinds of things. And if they did try it were they punished.? Sorry for the long question. Also i do not in any way try to disrespect prophet Muhammad pbuh or the mother pf believers may Allah swt be pleased with them all. If it suggests so in my qustion in anyway then forgive me wallahi that was never my intention. Salaam alaikum thank u.



Before answering your question, let me cite the verse you have referred to:

“O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not enter the Prophet’s dwellings unless you are given leave; [and when invited] to a meal, do not come [so early as] to wait for it to be readied: but whenever you are invited, enter [at the proper time]; and when you have partaken of the meal, disperse without lingering for the sake of mere talk: that, behold, might give offence to the Prophet, and yet he might feel shy of [asking] you [to leave]: but God is not shy of [teaching you] what is right.  And [as for the Prophet’s wives,] whenever you ask them for anything that you need, ask them from behind a screen: this will but deepen the purity of your hearts and theirs. Moreover, it does not behove you to give offence to God’s Apostle – just as it would not behove you ever to marry his widows after he has passed away: that, verily, would be an enormity in the sight of God.” (Al-Ahzab 33:53)

 

There are a number of reports indicating the occasion of the revelation of the above verse. The reports vary regarding the details; yet all agree that the verse was revealed because of the crowding of people in the house of the Prophet and lingering around almost invading the privacy of the house.

 

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The report from `Umar best expresses it: `Umar said to the Prophet (peace be upon him): Your house is frequented by all sorts of people: Pious and impious; I wish you order your wives to cover themselves.” And he said, Allah answered my wish by revealing the above verse. In another report from Anas, who served the Prophet (peace be upon him) for ten years (helping him in his chores) said: The verse was revealed on the occasion of his marriage to Zaynab bint Jahsh: The Prophet (peace be upon him) had invited people to partake of the wedding meal; and some people continued to linger around the house way after the meal was served.

 

It was an intrusion on the privacy of the person – aggrieving him. Hence the above verse was revealed.

 

So, all that we can say is that the verse was revealed in order to protect and safeguard the privacy of the Prophet and his wives. The Prophet’s house unlike that of others was visited by all sorts of people and hence there was a need to teach them some etiquette as to how to conduct themselves while visiting him and interacting with his wives.

 

There is no need to embellish the story with details that are not warranted by the authentic reports.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.