June 17, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Can a parent disown a child from inheritance?
A. If a child remains a muslim, s/he cannot be declined an inheritance. A parent can give the money to whomever they want whilst the parents are alive. Death calls for religious distribution of wealth.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
June 15, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Reality of life begins at death
Question/Comment: (the passing of brother Zakaria – may Allah bless him and his family Ameen} in our community has caused my family/myself to ask certain questions) I was wondering what my family should do in case of a death in the family ….. Being a small family here and not having a big community to rely on. I am afraid we won’t know what to do. I was wondering if we need to pay in order to register for the Muslim cemetery. Please let me know ….. so it is distressing at times to be thinking of such events. But Allah (SWT) has warned us that no one would know in which land he/she will die. (Please advice) (Sent to private email to the Imaam. It is shared to the public for the benefit of the majority. May Allah reward the sister for her email.)
Q. Does Islam allow burial insurance (brother Ogden)
Q. How can I ensure an Islamic burial?
Answer to the above questions:
* Buy a burial plot at a Muslim cemetery. The spot would be yours awaiting your arrival.
* For those that may be limited on funds — they should set aside money in a personal burial account to take care of burial expenses, and those associated with it. The reward for doing this would be tremendous. As one is aware, dying in United States is far from cheap. Cost to exceed $5000 is not unusual in certain major metropolitan cities. Utah costs remain in excess of $3000 (these are mere estimates, please do not send the Imaam your bill should it exceed any of these aforementioned amounts!)
*For larger families, each family member places $20 to $50 in personal burial account. Should a close member pass away, the others tap into their resources and help out. Burden and stress of each person is minimized.
*It is the duty of fellow Muslims to help out Muslims at the time of need. More so at the time of passing away. We should inquire if we can aid with bill paying. A grieving family’s dua would come to aid the giver, insha-Allah.
*Always have contact details in case of emergency upon your physical person. Your religion must also be mentioned on this card. Your local Islamic burial society’s up to date contact details. If married to a non-Muslim (not encouraged for men, a major no-no for woman) make sure you have a bequest that stipulates how you would like to be buried. Neglectful persons have had their Muslim spouses buried according to kuffar methods, causing torment for all. If living with non-Muslims, make sure a bequest exists stipulating the choice and place of burial. Recent cases have caused Muslims to be cremated (set to fire) due to ill social choices resulting in matters beyond the deceased persons control – due to lack of appropriate planning. Let us not become the next victim.
May Allah give us all prosperous healthy lives, Ameen.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
(If people know persons that have passed away, and care to share their local (USA) experience, we would really appreciate it)
June 13, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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(By Br. Yassir Butt… Ml Muhammed Shoayb has not been the contributor of this article. His name above merely indicates that he has allowed for its hosting under his Q and A section)
Dying from H1N1 Flu Blessing or …… you decide?
Q:What is ??????? in Arabic does it encompass modern day pandemics or epidemics like H1N1 Virus?
???? ??? ????? ?? ???? ????? “???????????: ?????? ????? ????????”
Ibn Mandhoor the expert in Arabic Lexicon says it is “any contagious sickness” like we have the Common and uncommon flu, pandemics, epidemics etc. Hence the contemporary scholars agree that epidemics/pandemics fit this definition.
Q: If a Muslim passed away with possible H1N1 Flu, Some people may attend the Janazaa while others may have reservations?
According to the Scholars of Islam a individual who passes away with pandemics or epidemics is insha Allah a Martyr if he had Sabr and Tawakul on Allah the following hadith in Sahih Bukhari sheds light on thi issue
?? ????? ??? ???? ???? ??? ????? ??? ???? ???? ????? ????: «???? ???? ???? ??? ???? ???? ????? ?? ???????? ???????? ???? ????? ?????? ????? ??? ??? ????? ????? ????? ????? ????? ????????? ???? ??? ???? ????? ??????? ??????? ?? ????? ?????? ???????? ???? ????
June 13, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Comment/Question: How does someone express tawbah and istighfar without falling into depression?
Comment by mm — June 11, 2009
Answer: For our student based audience: many assume that tawba and istigfar are the same thing. First let us give you the distinguishing factors between the both.
Imaam nawawi states the regarding tawba (repentance):
June 13, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question:
Assalamu alaikum. please i want to know the history of KHALIL AL-KHUSRI and ABDULBASIT ABDUSSSAMAD
Time Sent: Thursday June 11, 2009 at 2:39 am
Q. Can you tell me something about sheik Husary his reading method. I ask as follow up to you r topic on maqam
Answer: Both were amongst the best Qurra to have emerged from the Egypt. Both were renowned for the qirat linked to precision is observing the rules of tajweed. The former was also a practicing specialist and more renounced for hardar and tarteel mode of recitation (a pace which is not too fast and yet not necessarily extremely slow.) ) His tune is simple yet remains greatly tranquil due to its obvious sincerity. His recital style brings forth inflections which is superbly reflective of his supreme tajweed skills and mastery of it.
The latter had been more famous for his qirat recital and lived more within the modern era (up to the 1990’s). He also has recordings of slower recital of the entire quran as well.
As agreed by many in modern times, Qirat supreme would remain Shiek Abdul Basit, whilst Sheik kalil Al-khusri and his student sheik Manshawe paved the way for their mastery in the aspect of tarteel and hardar.
All should be listened without prejudice. They all inspired millions to excel in their recitals.
May Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) shower his blessing upon them for the legacy they have left behind.
Again, we are not a historical site, but we are always happy to help out wherever we can. We hope we shared insight for those seeking to emulate patterns of these great men.
Allah Certainly Knows Best
June 13, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question: Assalamu Alaykum rahmutullahi wabarakatu,
So I was reading the tafsir of Surah An-Nas and on the 4th ayat “From the evil of the whispers who withdraws”
From what I read basically is it saying that the shaytan whispers evil in us at any moment, but when we remember Allah (swt) it withdraws, correct?
but where the confusion comes in is that I heard shaytan attacks us even more when we remember Allah (swt) like distracting us from prayer, reading quran, and doing good deeds; like taking two steps forward shaytan tries to push us four steps back.
If my first thought is correct then could you please elaborate more on it, but if its not then could you explain exactly when the shaytan withdraws, and for how long exactly does it withdrawal?
I’m sorry that is like four questions in one, but your answer is very much needed!
jazakallahu khair
Time sent: Wednesday June 3, 2009
Answer: و عليكم السلام و رحمة الله و بركاته
Regarding the phrase, ??? ????? ???????????? ???????????
The following points must be observed:
Maximized meaning derived for this phrase in question are best understood in examining the context and ayaat which precede and antecede it.
Workings of shaytan:
Three times prior to coming to the ayah of ??? ????? ???????????? ???????????, Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) places an attack on shaytan. Allamah Qurtubi outlines that the word ???????????? (wasawas) refers to not just a whisper, rather a breath like occurrence that is finer than a whisper that is shared between shaytan and his intended target. It is passionate gesture, so much so that the recipient of the message feels as if he has become one with the evil attempts of shaytan and thus sometimes act accordingly. This passionate whisper is placed into the heart/mind of a person to the extent of it having the affect of polluting remote positive thoughts a person may have of Allah and His Commands.
Allah(Subhanahu Wata’Ala) is making a significant point to us: shaytan does not avail himself in a transparent manner at all times regarding his deviant plots against the believer. As we do good, shaytan breathes his whisper into a believers heart. Sometimes it is manifested in the people we meet, books we read, ideas that fester and let cultivate within ourselves and families, emails we send out, etc. Continue Reading →
June 10, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q.As you are aware iam sure that the economic changes calls for businesses to make new decisions. To keep certain business to keep paying rent, rents have gone down for certain businesses, whilst others are to pay higher amounts.
What is the sharias opinion when the one leasing a building is told that if a grocery store rents it, the rent is $5000 whilst a watch keeper pays $2500. Is this not discrimination? is this fair in islam? All parties are Muslims.
A. Such a transaction is correct according to the book of fiqh. The one renting need only pay the amount stipulated according to the contractual agreement. One can be charged in relation to the trade they are part of. This is not discrimination. Should one find that they are unfairly charged, they should go to a place that can better accommodate their wishers.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
June 10, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Question:
i’ve got a friend who is about to get married to her boyfriend without her family knowing she’s doing it all for the right reasons but what it is that she isn’t goin to live with him or tell family but in 5 years time she plans on telling family. I’ve tried to stop her but she isn’t listenin her “boyfriend” is finding quotes from the quran and hadiths saying that this is acceptable i was wondering wether you could get back to me with quotes from the quran and quotes from hadiths explaining why this is wrong.
Thank You
Time Sent: Monday June 8, 2009
Answer:
Here are our proofs. Below we share our opinion for all to understand
????????????? ????????? ?????????? ????????? ??????? ?????????? ???? ??????????????
???? ????????????? ????????? ??????????? ??????? ??????????? ??? ??????????? ??? ????????? ????????? ????? ??????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????? ??????? ? ???? ?????????? ??????????
?????? ??????? ?????? ????????????? ?????????????? ??????? ??? ??????? ?????? ????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ?????? ????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ??????? ?????? ????????? ???????? ??????? ?????? ??? ??? ???????? ??????? ??????? ????????? ????????? ??????? ??????????
????????? ?????? ???????????? ??????? ??????? ???? ???????? ????????? ?????? ????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????? ????????? ???????? ??????? ????????
?????? ?????????? ??? ???????? ??????????? ????? ???????? ??????? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ??????? ????????? ??????????? ???????????
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
p.s. It is out of kindness that we are giving you hadith and ayats as proof. Proof need not be given to people that are limited in their knowledge of Arabic and its link to methods of deriving laws from Quran, Hadith and Sunnah, etc. It is nice to request such data, but it is of little use to the average person. Seldom do we see doctors teaching people on the street about the proofs of hearth or brain surgery. Other then entertainment, such data sharing functions for little benifit. May Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) help your friend make a decision that would her stand proud of herself, her family – present and future.
p.ss. please have the brother send us his set of proofs that allows him to go forth with such a marriage.
June 10, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Dear Brother/Sister in Islam,
Asalamu alaykum!
I am a muslim convert for 2 years now. I got married and now my husband is divorcing me because he like to marry another lady and he cannot afford to provide financially for 2 wives. I believe that I had given all my best to be a good wife to him. Even I’m not born as a muslim, I was clean when he got me as his wife. I’m his first wife and he is my first husband.
I feel so bad about his reasons. It doesn’t make sense at all. I tried still to win him back, but I already reach the point of making myself so low, begging for him to stay with me still.
My heart loves him so much, but my mind is now getting rebellious. I just want now to let go but at the same time I want to know what rights I have because we dont have children.
Please advise me as soon as possible. Thank you and Allah Hafiz!
Sincerely,
xxx (name withheld)
A. ?????? ?????? ????? ???? ???????
May Allah accept your conversation to Islam. May you be rewarded for all your challengers, Ameen.
Although you feel that there is no need for a divorce, sometimes it is best to accept our given situation, then lament about it, or live in denial as to focus only on the positive past aspects of the relationship. It would be preferred for you to find someone that would appreciate you then live with a person that possibly resents you. This is neither fair nor healthy to either party or parties that are close to the both of you.
Begging people can make matters worse. Begging a spouse could make a spouse resent you. For some, forcing persons to be in a relationship could have an adverse affect, more so, when they are seeking to exit the given marital domain.
As we have stated previously: ‘You are not required to endure any type of anxiety or patience if the man you are with possesses loose morals in the form of having relationships with others that Islam prohibits. Compatibility in marriage is essential. It is built on trust and following the commands that both parties believe in. Marital partners that are not compatible, result in a relationship filled with unwanted conflicts and higher levels of marital uncertainty and dissatisfaction. It is best you walk out now than suffer the unbearable grief and agony of divorce upon having a family with children. Although we don’t encourage divorce, sometimes its best to cut your losses and walk away when you feel you cannot do justice to the rights of another.’
Your rights are the ones Islam gives you. Some of them are as follows: not marry another if the country allows for multiple marriages and an agreement existed between the both of you prior to your marriage. Once divorced, he must get you back to your parents home under safe conditions once the divorce has occurred, make arrangements to pay of monies he owes you, expenditure linked towards your iddat period unless you forgo it, you must complete your Idaat, for a pregnant woman, her iddat would end upon birth of child, etc. These basic rules can be outlined to you by your local scholar as well.
More importantly, I would request you to do some soul searching with the following in mind: why would a man truly divorce a person that claims to be as innocent as you purport? To us this makes little sense. But then, it takes all types to live with in this world.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
June 10, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Will it be justified, not for you to hack but getting another person to hack your fiance or spouses email or computer, to gather info on them possibly cheating or up to no good?
Comment by Anonymous — June 1, 2009
Q. Asslm Imam
We would like your help on clearing a debate we having.The {muslim} boys say it is ok to set up a web page, as a online muslim chat ,with the line to getting to know islam better.BUT it is not for that, it is to get IPN pc tracer, to hack email and pc of their,sisters,wife or future partner,to make sure they behaving. We had showed them your answer to a previous question you received. What answer do we give them now?
Wsslm.
p.s if you could answer as soon as possible would be much appreciated 🙂
Q. Is data received from hacking permissible in a sharia court?
Answer. If a thing is not permissible for you to do, then how could it ever be permissible for someone else to do?! Mere suspicion does not warrant criminal behavior. Islam is about doing good and helping others do good. Islam has NEVER advocated for us to be good, whilst having others do our dirty work! How about a tab bit of compassion towards fellow humans! Hacking is against the law. Muslims are to abide by the laws of their respective countries. Seeking out an ‘IPN pc Tracer’ for the purposes as described by you degrades the high morals and values of Islam. Continue Reading →