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Islamic QA for North America

November 8, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Hajj-e-badal (hajj in exchange of another)

Q. Can a Hajj-e-badal be made for a deceased person who had already done their Hajj in their lifetime? I myself have not gone for Hajj.

Answer:

It is permissible to perform Hajj of behalf of another, even though the person you intending to person it for has performed their own hajj. However, if the one that passed away had made a bequest that a hajj be done on their behalf, then it would be also allowed to deduct to a maximum of one-third from their given estate for this given Hajj. If the deceased did not request that anyone do a hajj for them, then you would have to bear its cost.

It would be better for you to do your own hajj first. As a suggestion, when you are in Saudi Arabia, go to some good local credible scholar and ask request them to find someone for you to do the hajj-e-badl for the deceased from there. It would be less expensive. You would also get your hajj done as well. Your reward too insha-Allah would be great.

(for the academically inclined)

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Majma ul anhar fee sharhe multaqil abhar

Babun hajj anil ghair

3/16

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

November 5, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Condolences from the Muslims of Utah to the Victims at Fort Hood

Muslims of America condemn and denounce violence and perpetrators of all types of attacks upon the innocent, regardless of nationality, gender, class, etc. We view such brutality and cruelty against the spirit of all religions. Muslims view such savage behavior as appalling and against the moral conscience of humanity. Like all religions sent down by Allah the Greatest, Islam too promotes peace, harmony amongst our neighbors and bordering countries, upholds the essence of morality and common good of every type that functions to inspire positivity for all of humanity on every level.

Thus, such senseless carnage, massacre and bloodshed demonstrates enormous human lapse, to say the least. Such behaviors should be denounced by all.

As Muslims, and as humans, we should pray for all, including the innocent victims of the Fort Hood attacks. We pray to Allah (subhanahu wa ta’aala) that a complete investigation upholding the principles of justice in dealing with the perpetrator of such an evil crime be done in an egalitarian manner. We also pray that more innocent people are not victimized as a result of such a heinous crime. Ameen.

Allah certainly knows best.

November 5, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Announcement 2

Eid Al Adha Prayer
Eid Al Adha prayer will take place at 9.00 A.M., at Hall “D”, at Salt Palace Convention Center (100 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City). PARKING IS FREE. You will get to park in the underground parking lot at Salt Palace, away from rain or snow. From the underground parking, take the elevator up to Level “L” (for lobby).   As you exit the elevator, the Eid prayer hall will be right in front of you. Continue Reading →

November 5, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Announcement 1 Eid

Eid Al Adha Crescent

The astronomical moon of Dhul Hijjah is projected to be born on Monday, November 16, 2009. Astronomers predict that the crescent cannot be sighted anywhere in the world on November 16. They maintain that the crescent is likely to be seen in the USA on Tuesday, November 17. Based on this information, Eid al-Adha is expected to be celebrated on Friday, November 27, 2009, insha Allah. In accordance with our established policy in the Islamic Society, we will set the date for Eid al-Adha by the Shariah-guided principle of “sighting the crescent with our eyes.” Continue Reading →

November 4, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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khula

Q. How is khla defined? I accepted the khula. I regret it.  If I give it back are we remarried? Would i have to remarry someone else before I marry my ex again?

A. Khula is when a woman gives x (e.g. Her mehr) in exchange of y (divorce) in a given majlis (gathering-sitting.) Upon the husbands acceptance of x (e.g. mehr), khula would have said to be taken place. It would be in the category of one Talaq-e-baain. This is also known as an irrevocable divorce. The nikah is thus over. You would have to sit through what is known as the iddah period. If during this iddah period you both wish to get re-married, then a new nikah would have to be performed with a new mehr.

Based on what you have descried, there would not be a need for you to marry another man before marrying the man you have gotten your Talaq-e-baain from. Just do a new nikah with a new mehr.

(This Talaq-e-baain would always remain as a count of talaq in this given marriage of yours. Having a new nikah with this spouse would not remove it. If your husband pronounces more talaqs, this talaq that was issued via khula would also be part of the count, so act accordingly. Should this marriage be fully terminated, and you later married someone else, then you came back to this given spouse of yours, the matter would be different.)

Kindly consult a scholar in your area for added clarification and greater data sharing.

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Allah Certainly Knows Best.

November 2, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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one hug? three hug? or no hug?

Q. Also how do we greet people for hajj? Is it three hugs? I notice for eid-ul-fitr you were doing one hug. Is a hug even necessary?

A. If one is comfortable hugging, they should do so. It is neck to neck. Not stomach to stomach as the trend suggests. It can be done one time. If you wish, you can even do it three times. If you wish to eliminate the hug and replace it with a handshake, you are at liberty to do so.

First make the salam, then wish them well.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

November 2, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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hajj time

Q. I am intending to go to hajj. My problem is that when my feet rub they tend to bleed. I was told that I can use any medicine. Is this true?

A. You can only use cream or medicine that is void of fragrance.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

(Remember our community in your prayers, Ameen.)

October 31, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Cannot pray to anyone BUT Allah (SWT)

Q. Can a person lift their hands and make dua at the cemetery?

A. Yes provided the hands are lifted without the intention of one praying to the dead

We pray to Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) not the man/woman in the grave

Best to turn oneself away from the deceased, so as to not create a resemblance of one praying to the dead

If one cannot change direction due to the crowd, then one can also make dua with the hands upon the sides so as to avoid  resemblance to praying to the deceased.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

October 30, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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musjid matters

Q. Our musjid is run by a dictator. He is not liked by 90% of attendees. He answer is the same. I can do as I like. Our imaam of 15 yrs got fired and he hired a friends child who also quit on the 27th night of ramadhann. How can we get the change we want? We are losing people daily. Our membership fell 30% in a year. It just does not feel like the musjid anymore….. (cut of, too much unwanted detail that may be misinterpreted in Utah, even thought you are not from our kind state.)

Answer:

  1. Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) gives us leaders in the likes of ourselves. Ask yourself, how different would you be if you were in his position?
  2. Go as a group and tell him that you have his best interest and the best interest of fellow Muslims in mind. Convince him as Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) being your witness that you want the best for all
  3. Convince him that you folks want to do the right thing
  4. Ask him for the kind of help he seeks in making the place more accepting and accommodating to all people
  5. Show him the list of complaints through people that he gets along with and respects
  6. Be fair in your dislike
  7. Gain the assistance of a good mediation party

Allah certainly knows Best.