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Ask for Misconceptions about Islam

Maen Khalifa
18 October, 2016

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

 

We are glad to conclude this Live Session on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

 

This session was dedicated to “Ask About Islam”; Br. Maan Khalife replied to general questions about Islam.

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Please don’t hesitate to send us your additional questions through the following email address:

 

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Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 | 19:00 - 21:00 GMT

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Salam Aleikoum dear brother. My question concerns whether in my condition I am allowed to pray with my eyes. I am currently doing the military service in my country. However during the day, I am prohibited from praying by the officers. I feel really uncomfortable and sad for praying zuhr and asr during the night. My mom says that I can pray with my eyes. Is it permissible for me to pray with my eyes so as to avoid the prohibition? Thanks



Salam and thank you for your question.

 

The prayer using the eyes without moving any other body parts is meant for people who are sick and are not able to move around. To perform this prayer, a person must fulfill all other obligations required for salat (Islamic prayer) such as performing wudu (ablution) and not moving unnecessarily or talking to someone during the prayer as you already know.

 

However, in your situation you may do one of the following in order of preference:

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1. Combine zuhr and asr by taking a break and praying in a place where you will not be jeopardizing your position at work.

 

2. If the above solution is not possible, combine zuhr and asr as soon as you leave your work, assuming that it is still before maghrib. You may do so in any place outside your work that you might find convenient.

 

3. If the above solutions are not feasible in your situation, then pray in any way possible by using your eyes only, as you have mentioned, but you must replace those prayers later at night when at home since a person without any disability may not pray the obligatory prayers without performing the ruku’ and sujood from a standing position.

 

Performing the prayer using your eyes will relief you from the time constraint of the prayer; repeating the prayer will relief you from the rest of the obligations. Ask your officers if you are allowed to meditate for few minutes and combine zuhr and asr during that time.

 

In the long run, you might want to find out how to wisely approach your government so that they allow Muslims to pray during a short break when on duty.

Assalmalikum, I have been Muslim for over a year now, I am married and expecting my first child. My mother has been against Islam and my husband since day one. We have tried to make peace and find some understanding. Nothing has worked. My husband tells me I should always respect my mother and keep good relations with her. Every time I try to recreate our relationship she tries to put me against my husband and Islam. What is the right thing to do in this situation?



Salam and thank you for your question.

 

Welcome to Islam and may Allah reward you for being keen in following His commandments. May He also make your child’s delivery easy insha’Allah (God willing).

 

Your husband is absolutely right, you must always keep good relations with your mother since this is an order from Allah; Allah says what means:

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{And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honor} (Al-Israa, 17:23)

 

I think your mother does not understand what Islam is so you have to find a way to explain to her in a simplistic way. Emphasizing that Islam has changed you to the better.

 

Most importantly, do not give up no matter what the circumstances may be, and make lots of du’a (supplication) so that Allah soften your mother’s heart towards you and to guide her to the straight path insha’Allah.

What is the protocol for giving shahadah? Can a sister give men shahadah? Can a non-Muslim be a witness to shahadah? Can a woman take shahadah during her menses? May Allah bless me with hidayah inshaa Allah ameen



Salam and thank you for your question.

 

The most important aspect of shahadah (declaration of faith) is that the person understands what it means and what are the basic Islamic beliefs.

 

So this is a matter of what is concealed in one’s heart and it really does not have a specific protocol. A person may do so secretly or among friends. However, it has been a custom to do so in public to express our joy about this new brother and sister to Islam.

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In a Muslim country such as Egypt, a person does so in the Islamic court in order to receive a certificate that he or she is a Muslim. This will be useful when the person is going to perform hajj (pilgrimage).

 

To clarify to all our readers, giving shahadah means to say the testimony of faith in English and in Arabic. Usually a Muslim says the shahadah and the new Muslim repeats the words after him. It is simply to say: “I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is the servant and messenger of Allah.” In Arabic: “Ashadu alla-ilaha ill-Allah, wa ashahadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh”

 

Therefore, the answer to all your questions is yes, a woman may give shahadah to men, a non-Muslim may witness a shahadah, and a woman may take her shahadah during her menses.