Issue: 7 - Ramadan 1439– June 2018 The official newsletter of Darul Research Centre, Musgrave, Durban. Named after the famous Scholar, Muhaddithul ‘Asr, Shaykh Yusuf Al Binnory v- Demise 1977 When to discharge the Sadaqatul Fitr There are several that encourage discharging the Ramadan for example. The Imams of the Masajid can sadaqatul fitr before the Eid salah. Imam Bukhari v has also educate their congregations in this regard. In this included the following chapter in his famous book; Sahih way, the different organisations will have ample time to Bukhari: 'The chapter of [discharging] the sadaqah before distribute the fitrah before the Eid salah. Eid.' That is the ideal we should be striving for. Insha Allah Imam Bukhari v quoted the following Hadith under with a little bit of attention, this can easily be achieved. this chapter: Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar h reports that Rasulullah ` instructed that the sadaqatul fitr Note: If one fails to discharge the sadaqatul fitr before (fitrah) be given [to the poor] before the people go out the Eid salah, it should still be discharged thereafter. To to the Eid salah.' (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 1509) discharge it before the Eid salah is meritorious, as stated above and not binding (wajib). Based on the above, the 'Ulama have ruled that it is bet- ter (mustahab) to pass the fitrah to the poor and needy before the Eid salah. ‘Allamah Binnory’s support for the effort of Tabligh A Misconception When Moulana Muhammad Ilyas v started the work of However, there is a misconception among the people Tabligh, the ‘Ulama initially didn’t completely support it. that by them putting their fitrah into the collection Eventually the concern and du’as of Moulana Ilyas v boxes which are in the Masajid etc before Eid, they showed results and gradually the support of the ‘Ulama have discharged their fitrah on time! This is an incor- increased. Shaykh Binnory was from amongst those rect notion. v pious elders of deep insight who completely supported Practice of the Sahabah g the work. He did this through his pen, lectures, heart and soul. In the time of the Sahabah g the collection of the fitrah would take place a few days before Eid. Participating in Tablighi Ijtimas

Imam Malik has recorded in Muwatta, that Say- v His relationship with Moulana Ilyas v and his jamat yiduna 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar h would send his fitrah to the one who was in charge of collection two or continued to increase. Upon the invitation of the Tablighi three days before Eid (Fathul Bari, Hadith: 1511) brothers, he participated in their Ijtimas despite his pre- occupations and many other engagements. In these Ijti- Imam Bukhari v has recorded that these Fitrah col- mas when Moulana Binnory v used to encourage the lectors would be given the fitrah a day or two before congregation to go out in the path of Allah, innumerable Eid. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 1511) people would intend to go out. Allah Ta’ala had placed great effect on the tongue of Shaykh Binnory v due to This was obviously done so that the collectors had his sincerity. time to pass on the fitrah to the needy in time, before the Eid salah. We too can implement this system insha Continued on page. 3 Allah by ensuring that we either give our fitrah directly to the poor before Eid salah, or by placing it into the tins/boxes a few days early. The -Pg.2: Questions and Answers collecting organisations can then arrange -Announcements for these tins to be collected on 28th of -Pg.3: What We Need to Know about the Six Fasts of Shawwal -Pg.4: Anecdotes -From the pen of Shaykh Binnory v -Sublime Sunnats Hadith Questions and Answers

Q. What is the authenticity of this Hadith? The Hadith that encourages the six fasts of Shawwal is highly authentic and has been considered as mutawatir (which is Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas hreported that Nabi ` the highest level of authenticity) by Muhaddithun like: said: ‘Allamah Suyuti and ‘Allamah Sayyid Muhammad ibn Ja’far Al- Kattani . Qatful Azhar, Hadith: 50 and Nazmul Mutanathir, “The Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr) is a calm night, neither v ( hot nor cold and the sun arises on it [the next morning] red Hadith: 128) and feeble.” (Ibn Khuzaymah) There are more than fifteen Sahabah g who have reported this from Rasulullah A. As you have mentioned, Imam Ibn Khuzaymah v has rec- ` orded this Hadith He has also expressed reservation with Among them are the following: regard to the authenticity of this particular chain. (Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith: 2192) 1) Sayyiduna Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari a in , Mu- sannaf ibn Abi Shaybah, Hadith: 9816, Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, However, this Hadith is supported by many similar corrobo- Hadith: 2114 and ; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 3634. rating narrations, of which one appears in Sahih Muslim (Hadith: 1169). Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al 'Asqalani v has further cit- 2) Sayyiduna Thawban a in , Hadith: 1715, ed approximately six narrations. These narrations support Musnad Ahmad, vol.5 pg.280 , Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith: and raise the grade of the Hadith in question. The Hadith in 2115 and Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 3635. question is authentic and suitable to quote. (Refer: Fathul Bari, under Hadith: 2017. Also see Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Had- 3) Sayyiduna Shaddad ibn Aws a in kitabul ‘ilal of ibn Abi ith: 2190 and Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 3688) Hatim, Hadith: 745. Ibn Abi Hatim then quotes his esteemed father, Abu Hatim v to have declared this narration as au- Q. Is this Hadith authentic? thentic. “On the Day of ‘Eidul Fitr, Nabi ` would not go out until he Hafiz ‘Ala-iy v writes: ‘The Hadith of Abu Ayyub – in Sahih had eaten some dates.” Another version states that he would Muslim- is the most authentic (asahh) on this topic’ eat an odd number of dates. He also writes: ‘The Hadiths of Abu Ayyub, Thawban and A. Imam Bukhari v has recorded this Hadith on the authori- Shaddad ibn Aws gare authentic (sahih)’. (Raf’ul Ishkal ‘an ty of Sayyiduna Anas a. The Hadith is therefore authentic. Siyam sittati Ayyamin min Shawwal, pg.303 and 329 – Majmu’ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 953) Rasail) Q. Is this true: 4) Sayyiduna Jabir ain Musnad Ahmad, vol.3 pg.308 and Sunanul Kubra of Bayhaqi, vol.4 pg.292. ‘Fasting of Ramadan and fasting three days every month will remove the impurity and whispering from the heart.’ For further details see the booklet of Shaykh Khalil, Mulla Khatir (may Allah protect him) entitled: ‘Mashru’iyyatu Siyami A. Yes, it is. sittim min Shawwal’. Several Sahabah g have reported Rasulullah ` to have In addition to the above, several Muhaddithun have com- said: ‘By fasting during the month of Ramadan and three days piled the numerous chains of this Hadith in dedicated book- of every other (Islamic) month, the rancour/whispers/deceit lets, thereby proving its authenticity. of the heart is removed.’ (Musnad Ahmad, vol. 5 pg. 363, Sa- hih Ibn Hibban; Al-Ihsan, Hadith: 6557 and Musnad Bazzar, Among them are the following: Hadith: 688, also see: Targhib, vol. 2 pg. 121 and Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 3 pg. 196) 1. Hafiz Dimyati, The Hadith is authentic (sahih). 2. Hafiz ‘Ala-iy, Q. Is it true that the Hadith regarding 6 days of Shawwal 3. ‘Allamah Taqiud Din Subki, fasting has a weak narrator and some of the ‘Ulama said fast- ing 6 days of Shawwal is makruh? 4. ‘Allamah ‘Iraqi, A. ‘Allamah Qasim ibn Qutlubugha v has rebutted those 5. ‘Allamah Qasim ibn Qutlubugha and others v who claimed this fast to be makruh in his booklet entitled: And Allah Ta’ala Knows best ‘Tahrirul Aqwal fi Sawmis Sitti min Shawwal’.

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As Ramadan departs, we all are en- (1) So that a Muslim does not delay can achieve the reward of 365 days couraged to extend the momen- in accruing this grand reward. of obligatory fast! tum by observing the six fasts of Shawwal. (2) Another reason is that it is in- The difference in reward for Fard deed easier for people to fast and Nafl deeds The famous Hadith in Sahih Muslim these six days immediately after states: Ramadan. ‘Allamah Nawawi v has cited the grand scholar of the Shafi’i madhab; “Whoever observes the fast of (3) Some have said that these fasts Imamul Haramain Al-Juwaini v to Ramadan and follows it up with six are to make up for the deficien- have quoted from certain ‘Ulama fasts in Shawwal will be rewarded cies in our Ramadan fasts. (Al- that the reward of a fard act is ac- as if he has fasted the entire year” Mufhim, vol.3 pg.238; Fathul Mul- tually equal to 70 nafl (voluntary) him, vol.5 pg.328-Dar al-Qalam deeds! (Sharh Sahih Muslim, vol.1 Commentary and Mirqat, vol.4 pg.477) pg.324)

The Commentators have explained A Different Perspective Consolation for those who miss that since every deed is multiplied the fast in Shawwal. ten times, by fasting in Ramadan Some Scholars have actually given we are actually rewarded for 300 a different perspective to this. If one missed the six fasts of Shaw- days and not just the 30 in Rama- wal, the reward of fasting the en- dan. Therefore if we follow that up (4) Hafiz Ibn Rajab Al-Hambali v tire year can still be achieved if one with six more we will be rewarded has answered the above objection fasts the six additional fasts in any for sixty thereby attaining the re- with the following: other month after Shawwal. Since ward of fasting for 360 days. every act is rewarded tenfold. "...the answer to that is: that the However, in this case, the six extra An Interesting query reward of fasting in Shawwal will fasts will yield the reward of sixty be linked to the reward of Rama- nafl (voluntary) fasts and not the The question arises: The promise of dan, and one who observes the reward of the mandatory fast. Allah Ta’ala (in Surah: Al-An’am, Shawwal fast will receive the re- Ayah: 160) to multiply the rewards ward of observing the Fard fast for This explanation has been cited by of all deeds by at least ten applies the whole year. This is how Imam the commentator of Sahih Muslim, throughout the year. Hence if ‘Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak v ex- ‘Allamah Al-Qurtubi v. (Al- someone observes six more fasts in plained the issue.” (Lataiful Ma’arif, Mufhim, vol.3 pg.238) any other month besides Shawwal, pg.314-315) he should be attaining the reward Mulla ‘Ali Qari v and others, also of those additional sixty days too. So those who fast the additional concur with this explanation. So why does the Hadith specify the six fasts in Shawwal specifically, (Mirqat, vol. 4 pg. 477, and Fathul month of Shawwal for these addi- will actually receive the reward of Mulhim, vol. 5 pg. 328 Dar al- tional fasts? observing the Fard fast for the en- Qalam) tire year! Through this Allah Ta’ala The general Hadith commentators has blessed the ummah by ordain- And Allah Knows best. have said that the reason for this is: ing the fast of 30 day only, but they

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Tabligh is Jihad 1. The thing they had most in common was the worry and concern for the ummah which is the sign of a true Interest in this relationship slowly continued to increase. ‘Alim and Da’ee (caller) to Allah. This worry didn’t allow Mufti Shahid mentions that he heard these words from Moulana v to rest for even a moment. If he heard an the tongue of Hazrat Binnory v 3 times that “Tabligh is incident of the destruction of the Muslims of any place, jihad.” he expressed great concern and sorrow. This worry and pain affected those sitting around him, which was evi- Rather, one time in Makki Masjid during his lecture, he dent to the participants in Moulana’s v majlis. established this matter with strong proofs, like was his habit in other matters too. 2. Like the people of Tabligh, Moulana v also was not desirous of name and fame. Besides this there are other reasons for Moulana’s v relationship with Tabligh. Moulana v and the people (Extracted from Jamale Yusuf, pg.233-234) www.Al-Miftah.com Please handle with respect. 3 Anecdotes From the pen of Shaykh Binnory v The method of success, honour and progress حفظه اهلل Al-Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s son; Shaykh Muhyuddin writes about his father: Another method that comes to my mind is the following. All the Muslims, Arab and non-Arab should be dedicated ‘I cannot remember my father ever talking on the to the propagation of Islam. This does not mean that phone whilst sitting when he spoke to his teacher; they should leave all other works and get totally in- Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah v. volved in this. Despite the many phone calls they shared, he always Rather the purpose is that a sufficient number of people stood [out of respect] for his teacher. of every country and every nation in the kuffar countries should start the work of propagating Islam according to To the extent that as children, whenever we saw our Islamic principles. Many groups should spread in every father standing and talking on the phone, we knew he direction for this cause. Focus should be given more to was taking to his esteemed teacher; Shaykh ‘Abdul Fat- those countries which are not staunch enemies of Islam tah Abu Ghuddah v. and who are not proud and arrogant.

(Refer: Safahat Mudiah min Hayati Sayyidil Walid, [Focus on] those who have become bored of their lives. pg.80) They have lost their peace of mind. They are confused. An all out effort should be made to make them Muslims. Subhanallah! What sublime etiquette. Allah Ta’ala in- In addition to the African countries, you should also make countries like China and Japan the field of your ef- spires the sincere ones with such noble forms of re- forts. It is possible that at some point these powerful spect. nations will accept Islam and the map of the Muslim world will change. Moral The purport of the following ayah could become a reali- ty. Respect for ones teacher or senior is not restricted to “And if you turn away then Allah Ta’ala will replace you their presence. Rather even in their absence they de- with another group then they will not be like serve our utmost respect. you.” (Surah Muhammad, verse: 38) Respect for ones teachers and seniors is an inherent quality of the pious. The following is a famous state- Didn’t Nabi ` make this du’a? ment among the ‘Ulama: اللهم أيد هذا الدين باحب الرجلني اليك ابى جهل وعمر ما فاز من فاز إال باألدب “O Allah! Strengthen this Din of Islam with whichever one of these two men is more beloved to you; Abu Jahl ”.and ‘Umar وما سقط من سقط إال بسوء األدب

Today we, in the light of this sunnah, can also make this All those who had good manners succeeded. du’a for the guidance of [Africa] China and Japan [among Whilst those who had bad manners were surely fail- other countries]. Neglect should not be shown to this ures. method of Tabligh.

May Allah Ta’ala bless us with true love and respect for our Seniors. (Extracted from Basair wa ‘ibar, volume 2, pg.281) Sublime Sunnats Sayyiduna Jabir a reports that Rasulullah ` would use different routes when going to and returning from the 2. To be able to greet the people on both routes. Eid salah. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 943) 3. To be able to attend to the Muslims on both the routes. i.e. To answer their queries, and to give them a The commentators have mentioned up to twenty rea- chance of meeting/seeing him ` thereby adding to sons for this. their joy on this occasion. As followers of our Beloved Nabi `, it merely being his practice is sufficient, even if we don’t know the reason. 4. To recite dhikr while on both roads. For the purpose of further encouragement, here under are few of the reasons: 5. To avoid the crowded routes. (Fathul Bari, Hadith: 943) 1. So that both roads may testify on his behalf on the day of Qiyamah [for fulfilling this good deed]. Let’s implement this noble Sunnah this Eid, and every other Eid thereafter.