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The Hayaa’ which the creation is attributed with is self Al-Hayiyy constriction, change and shyness, but Allaah (Azza wa Jall) is the Most Perfect, so it is impossible to compare Him with the creation, because that is something deficient The Modest and imperfect. The meaning of Allaah’s Name Allaah’s Modesty (Shyness), is an Attribute that befits Al-Hayiyy: His Majesty. It is not like the shyness of His creation, shy to return them empty (disappointed).” [Ahmad, Abu which is accompanied by change, and bashfulness, Dawoud, at-Tirmidhi, al-Baihaqi and al-Haakim and Ibn al-Jawzi said: “Al-Hayaa’ (with a long vowel) means which happens to a person at the time of fear, disgrace authenticated by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jami’ no. 1757] modesty, bashfulness; but in regards to Allaah’s Quali- or humiliation. Rather, it is abandonment of what does ties, no one knows its description [i.e. how is the Hayaa’ not suit His Vast Mercy, His Perfect Generosity and His The Name al-Hayiyy is mentioned in the form of a verb of Allaah (Azza wa Jall)?]. We should believe in Allaah’s At- Great Pardon and Forbearance. (Yastahyee) in the Noble Qur’an in Allaah’s Statement in tributes without Takyeef, i.e. without describing how an Surat al-Baqarah: attribute is. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, Al-Haras said: “The Attribute of Allaahal-Hayaa’ (mod- [Zaad ‘Verily, your Lord is Modest and Most Generous.’” esty), has been mentioned in the Sunnah in the state- al-Maseer] ,ment of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): ‘Verily ﭺ ﭻ ﭼ ﭽ ﭾ ﭿ ﮀ ﮁ ﮂ ﮃ ﮄﮅ ﮥ Allaah is Modest, Generous, ashamed from His slave when Ibn al-Qayyim (Rahimahullaah) said: “He is Al-Hayiyy, the “Verily, Allaah is not ashamed to set forth a parable he raises his hands, to return them (his hands) empty.’ Also The mighty Name of Allaah, al-Hayiyy, has been men- One Who does not expose His slave when he commits even of a mosquito or so much more when it is big- in the narration of the three persons who came to the as- tioned in many narrations: sins openly, rather He (Azza wa Jall) screens (shields) him. ger (or less when it is smaller) than it.”[2:26] sembly of Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), He is as-Sitteer; the One Who conceals (veils) and the Ya’la ibn Umayyah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that and the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘One of Abu Waqid al-Laithi (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated: Owner of forgiveness.” [An-Nooniyyah] Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saw them betook himself to Allaah, so Allaah took him into His 1 “While Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sal- a man taking a bath in a place called al-Baraaz, with- 3 Grace and Mercy and accommodated him; the second felt lam) was sitting in the mosque with some people, three Al-Mubarakpoori said: “Attributing Allaah (Azza wa Jall) out an Izaar (lower garment). Thereupon, he (Salla-Allaahu shy from Allaah, so Allaah showed shyness to him (shel- men came. Two of them came in front of Allaah’s Mes- with Hayaa’ should be explained according to what ‘alayhi wa sallam) ascended the Minbar (pulpit), praised and tered him in His Mercy, and did not punish him); while the senger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the third one went suits His Majesty, like the rest of His Qualities; we be- glorified Allaah (Azza wa Jall) and then he said: away.” The narrator added: “The two persons kept on lieve in them without Takyeef, without describing how third turned his face from Allaah and went away so Allaah (Azza wa Jall) standing before Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa the Attribute is.” [Tuhfatul-Ahwadhi] turned His Face from him (likewise).’” sallam) (for a while) and then one of them found a place in the circle and sat there, while the other sat behind them The slave commits sins (openly) even though he is the ِإنّ ّالل َه عز وجل َح ِيي ِس ِّتري يُ ِح ُّب َالح َي َاء َّوالسرت، ِفإذا (Azza wa Jall) ٌّ (the gathering).” When Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu most in need of Allaah and uses Allaah’s (The impact of believing in blessings in committing the sins. But Allaah (Ta’ala َ alayhi wa sallam) finished his preaching, he said: “Shall I‘ ْاغ َت َسل أ َح ُدكُم َف ْل َي ْس َترت tell you about these three persons? One of them betook this Name: shows modesty towards him by not exposing him nor “Verily! Allaah (Azza wa Jall) is Hayiyy, Sittir, [the Modest, scandalizing him, even though He (Allaah) is in no himself to Allaah, so Allaah took him into His Grace and the One Who veils (conceals)]; He loves al-Hayaa’ and as- We should affirm the Attribute Hayaa’of (modes- need of him (his slave). So Allaah (Azza wa Jall) conceals Mercy and accommodated him; the second felt shy from Satr [modesty and veiling (covering)]. If one of you takes ty) to our Lord Allaah, the Exalted, in a way that or screens him and then pardons and forgives him, as it Allaah, so Allaah sheltered him in His Mercy (and did not 1 a bath, let him screen (shield) himself.”[Ahmad, Abu Da- befits His Majesty withoutTakyeef and without Tamtheel is mentioned in the narration of Ibn ‘Umar (Radia-Allaahu punish him); while the third turned his face from Allaah woud and an-Nasa’i and authenticated by al-Albaani in (i.e. without comparing Allaah’s Attribute to His crea- ‘anhuma). He heard Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi (Azza wa Jall) Saheeh al-Jami’ no. 1756, who graded it as Saheeh] and went away so Allaah turned His Face from tion), because Allaah (Azza wa Jall) said in Surat ash-Shura wa sallam) saying: “Allaah will bring a believer near Him him (likewise).” [Al-Bukhaari] (42:11): and shelter him with His screen and ask him: ‘Did you Salmaan (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Mes- commit such and such sins?’ He will say: ‘Yes, my Rabb.’ senger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Anas ibn Malik (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that 2 Allaah will keep on asking him till he confesses all his sins Umm Sulaim (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) came to the Mes- and thinks that he is ruined. Allaah will say: ‘I did screen ﭡ ﭢ ﭣﭤ ﭨ 4 senger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and said: “O your sins in the world, and I forgive them for you today,’ ”.Messenger of Allaah! Verily, Allaah is not ashamed of “There is nothing whatsoever like Him إنّالله تعاىل َح ِيي كَريم، يَس َتحي من عبده ِإذا َر َفع telling) the truth. Does the woman take a bath if she and then he will be given the Book (record) of his good) ٌّ ْ [experiences in a dream what a man experiences (wet deeds.”[Al-Bukhaari and Muslim يَ َديْه إليه أن يَ ُر َّد ُهام ِص ْفراً ِخائ َب َتي dream)?” The Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa “Verily, your Lord, the Exalted, is Hayiyy, Kareem, (Mod- Moreover, because He is Hayiyy, Sitteer, (the Modest, the sallam) said: “Yes, if she sees the water or wetness.” [Mus- est and Generous); He feels shy from his slave, (in anoth- lim] One Who veils), He loves those who are modest and er version, if a man raises both hands asking Him); He is concealing from among His slaves. The Prophet (Salla- Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever screens a Muslim, ‘Aleem and loves the ‘Ulama’. He is Kareem, Generous, whomever he magnifies and knows that He is looking at ked, and found him the best of what Allaah had created, Allaah will screen him on the Day of Resurrection.”[Al- and loves the generous people. He is Haleem, Forbear- him and hearing his secret counsel. If someone does not and so Allaah cleared him of what they had accused him Bukhaari] ing, and loves those who forebear. He is Jameel, Beauti- know Allaah, then how will he magnify Him?” of, and this verse was revealed: “O you who believe, ful, and loves beauty. do not be like those who annoyed Musa and Allaah On the other hand, Allaah (Azza wa Jall) hates disclosure The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Show shy- cleared him of what they alleged, and he was honor- of wickedness and calling openly to evil sins and eve- The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) considered ness towards Allaah as He truly deserves.” [Reported by able before Allaah.”[al-Ahzab 33:69][Al-Bukhaari] ry kind of unlawful sexual intercourse and shameful 4 Hayaa’ one part of faith. He (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sal- Ahmad and at-Tirmidhi] actions. The most hateful person to Allaah is the one lam) said: “Faith (belief) consists of more than sixty subdi- Whoever shows extreme shyness towards Allaah, then whom Allaah screens when he commits a sin at night, visions or branches (i.e. parts), and al-Hayaa’ is a branch Allaah (Azza wa Jall) said: his self is constricted when he commits sins openly, be- and he comes in the morning and he removes Allaah’s of faith.” [Al-Bukhaari] cause he is aware of Allaah’s Companionship of him in screen from himself by telling others about his sin. every place (with His knowledge). Therefore, whoever disobeys Allaah then he has avowed his sin to Him, and ﯚ ﯛ ﯜ ﯝ ﯞ ﯟ Ibn ‘Umar (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma) narrated: “Once Allaah’s In Surat An-Nur, Allaah (Azza wa Jall) threatened those who Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) passed by an An- whoever spreads his sin among the creation as an ac- like that (the crime of) illegal sexual intercourse should “Knows he not that Allaah does see (what he does)?” tion or utterance, then he has declared his sin openly, sari (man) who was admonishing his brother regarding [Al-Alaq 96:14], indicating that if the slave knows that be propagated among those who believe, with a painful al-Hayaa’. On that, Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi and this is the greatest kind of Mujaharah (i.e. declaring torment in this world and in the Hereafter. [24:19] his Lord is watching him, he will feel ashamed of com- the sin openly). Whoever does not feel shy from people, wa sallam) said: ‘Leave him, as al-Hayaa’ is a part of faith.’” mitting a sin. [Al-Bukhaari] then he would not show shyness towards Allaah. There- Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “All fore, inborn natural modesty is praiseworthy because it When Al-Junaid was asked about what would cause shy- the sins of my followers will be forgiven except those of the prevents one from declaring the sin openly, as well as Modesty urges or prompts one to do righteousness and ness from Allaah (Azza wa Jall), he said: “By appreciating Mujahirun (those who commit a sin openly or disclose their what the people dislike or deny.” [Al-Kitaab al-Asna by prevents one from committing sins. the bounties and favors of Allaah, and then considering [Al-Bukhaari] [Sharh An-Nooniyyah al-Qurtubi] sins to the people).” your own shortcomings. Thereafter, the situation caused by Shaikh Khalil Harras] It should be borne in mind that the greatest and by these two things is known as modesty.” [Adharee’ah Shamelessness is dispraised in every human be- the most honored Hayaa’ is from Allaah (Azza wa 5 ilaa Makaarim ash-Sharee’ah] ing. It means personal persistence in committing Many scholars interpreted the Attribute of Allaah, Jall), whose Blessings and Graces we are enjoying day 6 al-Hayaa’, as abandonment, dislike, sheltering wrong and evil. 2 and night, and under Whose Hearing and Sight we are. Al-Qurtubi said: “It is incumbent upon every person one in His Mercy, and leaving the punishment. These Nothing of our actions or speech is hidden from Him. As (adult) to show shyness to his Creator, by not letting Source: An-Nahj al Asmaa fee Sharh Asmaa are all the result of His Modesty: He (Azza wa Jall) said in Surat Yunus: Him see him in positions which He forbade him from. u-Allaah ul- Husnaa, Because the believer magnifies whom he believes in, he a. Al-Haleemi said, regarding the statement of the by Shaikh Muhammad al-Humoud an-Najdi. -abstains from shameful acts out of modesty and shy ﯨ ﯩ ﯪ ﯫ ﯬ ﯭ ﯮ ﯯ ﯰ ﯱ ﯲ ﯳ ﯴ Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): “Verily, Allaah is ness from Him, so much so, that some would take a bath wearing their Izaar (lower garment) and others would ﯵ ﯶ ﯷ ﯸ ﯹ ﯺ ﯻﯼ ﯽ ﯾ ﯿ ﰀ ﰁ Modest, Generous, ashamed from His slave when he .not stand up straight, but bend when taking a bath ﰂ ﰃ ﰄ ﰅ ﰆ ﰇ ﰈ ﰉ ﰊ ﰋ ﰌ ﰍ ﰎ raises his hands, to return them empty,” that Allaah (Azza wa Jall) dislikes to forsake or disappoint His slave As mentioned in the following Hadeeth of Mu’awiah ﰏ ﰐ ﰑ ﰒ ﰓ if he asks Him something which is not forbidden to be given as long as is not against His Wisdom. He (Azza “Whatever you [O Muhammad (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa ibn Hidah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu): “I said: ‘O Prophet of wa Jall) does not fear any blame over His Actions as peo- sallam)] may be doing, and whatever portion you may Allaah! When should our ‘Awrahs be shown and when ple do such that they hate doing things or abandoning be reciting from the Qur’an, and whatever deed you should they be hidden?’” He (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) things.” [Al-Baihaqi in Al-Asmaa and Al-Qurtubi in (mankind) may be doing (good or evil), We are Wit- said: “Conserve your ‘Awrah except from your wife or Q1 Al-Asna] ness thereof, when you are doing it. And nothing is those whom your right hands possess.” I said: “O Mes- b. Al-Baihaqi said regarding the Prophet’s (Salla- hidden from your Lord (so much as) the weight of an senger of Allaah! What about other people?” He (Salla- Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) statement: “The second felt shy atom (or a small ant) on the earth or in the heaven. Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If you can hide it, then no one In Surat Qaaf, from Allaah, so Allaah showed shyness to him,” that, Nor what is less than that or greater than that but is should see it.” I said: “O Prophet of Allaah! What if one Allaah says He is more Allaah recompensed the one who felt shy from (written) in a clear Record.” [10:61] of us was alone?” He (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Allaah for his shyness by not punishing him for his “Allaah deserves more to show shyness to.” In another close to a person than sins.” [The book Al-Asna] Some of the Salaf said: “I know that Allaah (Azza wa Jall) is narration he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allaah de- the person’s jugular vein. c. An-Nawawi said that Allaah (Azza wa Jall) sheltered looking at and watching me, so I feel shy from Him see- serves more (has more right) to make people show shyness him in His Mercy and did not punish him, but for- ing me commit a sin.” to Him.”[Reported by Ahmad and at-Tirmidhi and it is This closeness is by gave him his sins. [Sharh an-Nawawi ‘Alaa Sahih Hasan] Allaah’s Seeing, Hearing, Muslim] Ar-Raghib said: “Man feels shy from three: Others said that Allaah (Azza wa Jall) recompensed him by 1. People (this is most of what he feels shy from) Musa (Moses) (‘Alayhis-Salaam) was a shy person and was Knowledge and Witness- giving him the reward. 2. Himself never seen naked. The children of Israel said: “(He does ing. What name of Allaah Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajar (Rahimahullaah) said regarding d. 3. Then Allaah (Azza wa Jall) so) because of a sickness in his skin or because he has the same Hadeeth, that Allaah had Mercy on him is indicated here? two bulky testicles.” Once, Musa (‘Alayhis-Salaam) washed and did not punish him. [Al-Fat-h] Whoever feels shy from people and never feels shy from his body in a pool, having put his clothes on a stone. The himself, then his self is more despised to him than oth- stone moved away with his clothes. He chased the stone Because Allaah (Azza wa Jall) is attributed withHay - ers. And whoever feels shy from himself and people and while hitting it and said: “My clothes, my clothes,” until 3 aa’, He loves the people of modesty and those does not feel shy towards Allaah, then he doesn’t know he reached a group of Israelites who then saw him na- who are attributed with Hayaa’, as He (Azza wa Jall) is Allaah well. This is because man feels ashamed from Merits of these ten Dhul-Hijjah it is better for him to repent from all the sins (the major and the minor). days Observing the fast is not enough for expiation of the sins .Allaah (Ta’ala) has sworn unless the person hopes for this reward from his Lord ۞۞ by these ten days in Surat Ihtisaab (hoping for the reward) is a very important re- al-Fajr (89: 1-2): quirement when performing any righteous deed. One of the most important righteous ﭑ ﭒ ﭓ ﭔ ﭕ 3 deeds is offering the Salaat, especially by “By the Dawn, and ten perfecting the obligatory Salaat, then by offer- ify nights.” ing voluntary prayers. (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) lor The Prophet said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved nd G Ibn ‘Abbaas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma), Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that Allaah’s A Ibn Zubayr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu), to Allaah than these days (first ten days of Dhul- Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allaah said: ‘I r Mujahid (Rahimahuallah) and oth- will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious Hijjah).” They (the Companions) said: “Not even ou ers among the Salaf and the latter gen- worshipper of Mine. The most beloved things with which Y erations said that “the ten nights” refer Jihad (fighting) in the cause of Allaah?” He said: my slave comes nearer to Me is what I have enjoined upon to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. [Tafseer him, and My slave keeps on coming closer to me through Ibn Katheer] “Not even Jihad in the cause of Allaah; except for a performing Nawaafil (praying or doing extra deeds besides what is obligatory) till I love him. Then I become his sense :(man who goes out (for Jihad) with his self and his ۞۞ Allaah (Ta’ala) also says in Surat al-Hajj (22: 28 of hearing with which he hears, and his sense of sight with wealth, and he does not return with any of that.” which he sees, and his hand with which he grasps, and his [Al-Bukhaari] ,leg with which he walks. If he asks Me, I will give him ﮙ ﮚ ﮛ ﮜ ﮝ ﮞ ﮫ ord and if he asks for My Protection (Refuge), I will protect This Hadeeth emphasizes the following points: L “… and mention the Name of Allaah on known (i.e. him, (i.e. give him My Refuge); and I don’t hesitate to do specific) days …” anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he One should enter these days with belief that Allaah loves hates death, and I hate to disappoint him.’” [Al-Bukhaari] Ibn ‘Abbaas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma) said that the specific days those who perform righteous, good deeds; hence, one should Allaah (Ta’ala) commands in 1 are the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. [Tafseer Ibn Katheer] perform good deeds in order to attain Allaah’s love. Surat al-Muddaththir (74: 3) Giving in charity ۞ :saying As long as you are alive, you are in prosperity. When you die, the ۞ The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The best 4 time of distress will start; therefore, work hard now while you are days of the Duniya (this worldly life) are the ten days Spend in charity whatever you can afford. Never belittle alive. Take advantage of these blessed seasons by performing good (of Dhul-Hijjah).” [Saheeh al-Jami’e] the good; spend even if it is half a date-fruit or a small deeds that will benefit you when you are in the time of distress; the object of charity, and if you do not find that, then protect time of departure of the soul from your body. When that time comes, The righteous deeds that one can yourself from Hell-Fire with a kind pleasant word (to nobody can avail you; even those who love you will not be able to perform your Muslim brother). ﯓ ﯔ ﯕ .benefit you The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Every day Performing Hajj and ‘Umrah Accordingly, take advantage of these ten days by performing good two angels come down (from the heaven) and one of them The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The deeds that Allaah loves, and seek nearness to Him by them so that 1 says, ‘O Allaah! Compensate every person who spends in performance of ‘Umrah is an expiation for the sins commit- He will love you. Your Cause,’ and the other (angel) says, ‘O Allaah! De- ted between it and the previous ‘Umrah; and the reward of “And Glorify stroy every miser.’” [Al-Bukhaari] The word “righteous deed” includes every good and right- Hajj al-Mabrur (i.e. the one accepted) is nothing but Para- 2 eous deed. dise.” [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] Remembering Allaah: saying Tahleel, The comparison between the righteous deeds and Jihad. your Lord Fasting the day of ‘Arafah for the non pil- 5 Takbeer and Tahmeed 3 grim 2 The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “There are (Allaah)!” no days greater in Allaah’s Sight, no deeds more beloved Performing righteous deeds is better than Jihad except in the case of Abu Qatadah al-Ansaari (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that to Him than these ten days; therefore, increase in saying a man who goes out with his self and his wealth, and he does not Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked the Tahleel (i.e. Laa ilaaha illa-Allaah), Takbeer (Allaahu return with any of that. about the fast on the day of ‘Arafah, whereupon he (Salla- Akbar) and Tahmeed (al-Hamdullilaah).” [Reported by Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “It expiates the sins of the pre- Ahmad and authenticated by Ahmad Shaakir – Its chain ceding year and the coming year.” [Reported by Muslim] is correct.] Observing the fast on the day of ‘Arafah expiates the minor sins; therefore, when one enters the ten days of The most important Dhikr is Takbeer comes to us from our Lord in His Book and from the • Thanking Him and not showing ungratefulness to statements of His Messenger, Muhammad (Salla-Allaahu Allaah is Al-Kabeer in His Actions. Him. ‘alayhi wa sallam). Of Allaah’s Greatness is that the seven • Submitting to His Law, and not opposing or object- When Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma) 3 heavens and the seven earths in Allaah’s Hand are like a Contemplate His creation of the heavens and the earth ing to anything that He has created or legislated. went to the market places during the ten days of Dhul- mustard seed in the hand of one of us, as was narrated and all that exists in them (of mountains, oceans, sun, • Magnifying and honoring all what He has magni- Hijjah they would say the Takbeer (loudly). The people by Ibn ‘Abbaas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma). [Ibn Taymiyyah in moon, stars, etc.); look at the eclipse of the sun and the fied of times, places, people, deeds, etc. would say the Takbeer accordingly and Mina would Majmoo’ al-Fatawa] moon, the earthquakes, etc. (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) shake with their Takbeer. ‘Umar used to Due to the importance of Takbeer, Allaah (Ta’ala) pre- say the Takbeer while he was in his house and the people Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat az-Zumar (39: 67): No one deserves to be magnified and venerated scribed it in many acts of worship such as the Salaat. in the Masjid hearing his Takbeer would say it accord- except Him. None of the people own anything, One says the Takbeer in its beginning and when moving ingly. 4 not even an atom in the heavens or on the earth. from one pillar to another in order for him to remember ﯦ ﯧ ﯨ ﯩ ﯪ ﯫ ﯬ ﯭ ﯮ ﯯ Allaah’s Greatness in this act of worship, which is one of .Bring the richest person on the earth; you will find him the greatest acts ﯰ ﯱ ﯲﯳ ﯴ ﯵ ﯶ ﯷ ﯸ Note: Women should say the Takbeer in their houses and say it loudly, in order to revive acting upon this Sunnah, in need of food to satisfy his hunger, in need of drink “They made not a just estimate of Allaah such as and to teach this rite to their children. to quench his thirst, in need of sleep to repel his tired- In fact, the Takbeer accompanies the Muslim in many is due to Him. And on the Day of Resurrection the ness, in need of helpers/supporters to increase in power, whole of the earth will be grasped by His Hand and acts of worship. He glorifies Allaah (says the Takbeer) The meaning of the Takbeer and on top of all that he is unable to repel death from when he finishes fasting, as Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat the heavens will be rolled up in His Right Hand. himself. Glorified is He, and High is He above all that they as- al-Baqarah (2: 185): Bear in mind that this life is a test for our Takbeer (mag- sociate as partners with Him!” ﯟ ﯠ ﯡ ﯢ ﯣ ﯤ ﯥ ﮤ ﮥ ﮦ ﮧ ﮨ ﮩ ﮪﮫ ﮬ ﮭ ﮮ ﮯ ﮰ .nification, glorification) of Allaah Look what happened when Musa (‘Alayhis-salaam) asked to ﯦ ﯧ ﯨ ,We have to live in this life all the while glorifying and see Allaah. “O mankind! It is you who stand in need of Allaah magnifying Allaah. but Allaah is Rich (Free of all needs), Worthy of all praise.” [Fatir 35:15] “… and that you must magnify Allaah [i.e. to say (Takbeer (Allaahu-Akbar; Allaah is the Most Great ﮯ ﮰ ﮱ ﯓ ﯔ ﯕ ﯖ ﯗ ﯘ ﯙ ﯚﯛ ﯜ (Allaah (Ta’ala) commands in Surat al-Muddaththir (74: 3 Don’t let your heart be attached to anyone except Him. for having guided you so that you may be grateful to ﯝ ﯞ ﯟ ﯠ ﯡ ﯢ ﯣ ﯤ ﯥ ﯦ ﯧﯨ :saying Him.” ﯩ ﯪ ﯫ ﯬ ﯭ ﯮ ﯯ ﯰ ﯱﯲ ﯳ ﯴ ﯵ Magnificence of Allaah should be established in the ﯓ ﯔ ﯕ ﯶ ﯷ ﯸ ﯹ ﯺ ﯻ ﯼ “And Glorify your Lord (Allaah)!” heart, uttered with the tongue and shown in actions. Magnifying Allaah in Hajj “And when Musa (Moses) came at the time and place Look at the attitude of the angels when they hear Allaah’s voice: And in Surat al-Isra’ (17: 111), Allaah (Ta’ala) also com- appointed by Us, and his Lord (Allaah) spoke to Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat al-Hajj (22: 37): mands saying, him, he said: “O my Lord! Show me (Yourself), that Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When ﯥ ﯦﯧ ﯨ ﯩ ﯪ ﯫ ﯬ ﯭ ﯮﯯ I may look upon You.” Allaah said: “You cannot see Me (during the life of this world because Allaah has Allaah, the Most High, wants to reveal a matter, He Speaks ﯘ ﯙ ﯚ ﯰ ﯱ ﯲ ﯳ ﯴ ﯵ ﯶ ﯷﯸ ﯹ :created the creation that is unable to see Him, nor can with revelation that causes the heavens to shake, or he said “…And magnify Him with all the magnificence, severe thundering due to fear of Allaah, the Mighty and ﯺ ﯻ ,(Allaahu-Akbar (Allaah is the Most Great)].” they (creation) stay firm when they see their Lord] but look upon the mountain; if it stands still in its Majestic. So when the inhabitants of the heavens hear that, place then you shall see Me.” So when his Lord ap- they are stunned and fall down in prostration to Allaah. “It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches When one says Allaahu-Akbar, peared to the mountain, He made it collapse to dust, Then, the first to raise his head is Jibreel, and Allaah tells Allaah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. the following beliefs should be and Musa (Moses) fell down unconscious. Then when him what He wants of His revelation. Then Jibreel passes Thus have We made them subject to you that you may established in one’s heart he recovered his senses he said: “Glory be to You, I among the angels, and every time he passes through one of magnify Allaah for His Guidance to you. And give turn to You in repentance (for any bad manners) and I the heavens the angels ask him, ‘What has our Lord said, glad tidings (O Muhammad Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) am the first of the believers.” [Al-A’raaf 7: 143] to the Muhsinoon (doers of good).” Allaah is Al-Kabeer, Whose Attributes are great O Jibreel?’ Jibreel replies, ‘He said the Truth, and He is the and no one is able to encompass or imagine this Most High, the Most Great.’ Then, all of them say what 1 If the mountain which is made of stones could not re- Similarly, the Takbeer is prescribed on the two Eids, in with his mind. Allaah is Great in His Mercy, in His For- Jibreel said. So Jibreel takes the revelation to whom Allaah main firm, then assuredly, Musa(‘Alayhis-salaam) could not the first days of Dhul-Hijjah, when pronouncing the giveness, in His Benevolence, in His Generosity, in His has commanded him.” [Reported by Ibn Abi Haatim and remain firm. Adhaan, etc. All the great acts of worship comprise the Ability, etc. Ibn Katheer in his Tafseer] Takbeer, because Allaah prescribes the acts of worship to To Allaah the Exalted belongs the Grandeur and (Su- All the slaves should magnify and glori- establish His Remembrance and Glorification. premacy) Majesty. None can give due estimate to these ﭥ ﭦ ﭧ ﭨ ﭩ ﭪﭫ ﭬ ﭭ two Attributes nor can one know their reality. fy Allaah with their hearts, tongues and Therefore, the Takbeer has great and high status in the ﭮ ﭯ actions and that is by: religion of Islam. ُسبحان ِذي َالج َب ِوت َوالم َلكُوت ِوالك ْ ِب ِياء ْوال َع َظ َمة .No vision can grasp Him, but He grasps all vision“ To the slave, the means that Allaah is the Most He is Al-Lateef (the Most Subtle and Courteous), • Exerting their utmost to know about Him and love Takbeer “How perfect is He Who has all power, kingdom, Great; He is Greater than everyone and everything. Well-Acquainted with all things.“ [Al-An’aam 6: 103] magnificence and supremacy.” [The Prophet (Salla- Him. • Showing humility to Him and fearing Him. Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to say this invocation in the When you say Allaahu-Akbar, you should establish in Allaah is Al-Kabeer, Whose Essence is most night prayer in his Rukoo’ and Sujood.] • Obeying Him. 2 Great. We know this through the news that • Remembering Him and never forgetting Him. your heart that Allaah is the Most Great and every- thing other than Him is insignificant with you. again and again), and glorify (Him) in the afternoon gry with and the Christians are misguided.” A’diy said: “I Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat az-Zumar (39: 67): and in the morning.” am Haneef (monotheist) Muslim.” [Saheeh at-Tirmidhi, ﯦ ﯧ ﯨ ﯩ ﯪ ﯫ ﯬ ﯭ ﯮ ﯯ [If you are a monotheist, you will give everything its due authenticated by al-Albaani measurement. You will organize your life according to Also in Surat al-An’aam (6: 52): ﯰ ﯱ ﯲﯳ ﯴ ﯵ ﯶ ﯷ ﯸ the priorities in your life. This belief should be established in the heart of every believer. Whenever a great matter occurs, he should say “They made not a just estimate of Allaah such as ’.Allaahu Akbar‘ ﯲ ﯳ ﯴ ﯵ ﯶ ﯷ ﯸ ﯹ ﯺﯻ ﰌ E.g. If Salaat has great value in your life, how will you is due to Him. And on the Day of Resurrection the magnify it? “And turn not away those who invoke their Lord, whole of the earth will be grasped by His Hand and Whenever a thing which he cannot perceive (e.g. to con- morning and afternoon, seeking His Face.” the heavens will be rolled up in His Right Hand. tact someone on the other side of the world in minutes You will organize your daily schedule according to the Glorified is He, and High is He above all that they as- or when he sees things which his mind cannot compre- Salaat. Your outings and returning home will be such Also in Surat al-Kahf (18: 28): sociate as partners with Him!” that you offer theSalaat on time. (This is called Ta’dheem) hend) he should say ‘Allaahu Akbar.’ Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat al-Isra’ (17: 111): Anything great that he sees, Allaah is Greater than it and ﭑ ﭒ ﭓ ﭔ ﭕ ﭖ ﭗ ﭘ ﭙ When you arrange your priorities by taking care of /everything is minute compared to Allaah’s Kingdom ﭚﭛ ﭱ -Allaah’s commands, this indicates that you glorify/mag ﮣ ﮤ ﮥ ﮦ ﮧ ﮨ ﮩ ﮪ ﮫ ﮬ ﮭ ﮮ ﮯ ﮰ .nify Allaah (Ta’ala) in your acts of worship. Dominion; small before Allaah’s Ability and Greatness ﮱ ﯓ ﯔ ﯕ ﯖﯗ ﯘ ﯙ ﯚ .And keep yourself [O Muhammad (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi Anything he sees strong, Allaah is Stronger than it“ • Do not let anything become a greater priority than wa sallam)] patiently with those who call on their Lord Allaah. Beware of magnifying anything other than (i.e. your companions who remember their Lord with The Name Al-Kabeer implies the Attribute of Kibriyaa’ “And say: “All the praises and thanks are to Allaah, Him and do not transgress any limits. glorification, praising in prayers, and other righteous (supremacy) and it is not a synonym for the word ‘Ad- Who has not begotten a son (nor any offspring), and • Magnify/venerate what Allaah (Ta’ala) has magni- deeds) morning and afternoon, seeking His Face…” heem which implies the Attribute of greatness and gran- Who has no partner in (His) Dominion, nor He is low fied. Arrange your life in accordance to what Allaah deur. to have a Wali (helper, protector or supporter). And has magnified and venerated. Even the mountains glorify Allaah in the morning and magnify Him with all the magnificence, Allaahu-[ evening. In Surat Saad (38: 18), Allaah (Ta’ala) says: In fact Kibriyaa’ (supremacy) is more perfect than great- Akbar (Allaah is the Most Great)].” E.g. magnify the remembrance of Allaah all the time, not ness because supremacy comprises the meaning of according to your free time, such that if you have time greatness and even more. Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat Nuh (71: 13-20): ﭞ ﭟ ﭠ ﭡ ﭢ ﭣ ﭤ ﭥ you remember Him and if you don’t have time you don’t remember Him. Therefore, Ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahullaah) said: “The state- ﭠ ﭡ ﭢ ﭣ ﭤ ﭥ ﭦ ﭧ ﭨ ﭩ ﭪ ﭫ ﭬ ﭭ -Verily, We made the mountains to glorify Our ment ‘Allaahu-Akbar’ affirms Allaah’s Greatness. Ki“ ﭮ ﭯ ﭰ ﭱ ﭲ ﭳ ﭴ ﭵ ﭶ ﭷ ﭸ E.g. Allaah magnified the morning (after Fajr) and Praises with him [Dawoud (David)] in the ‘Ashi (i.e. briyaa’ (supremacy) comprises the greatness but the Ishraq ﭹ ﭺ ﭻ ﭼ ﭽ ﭾ ﭿ ﮀ ﮁ ﮂ ﮃ ﮄ evening (afterAsr ) in His Book in many verses. He (Ta’ala) after the mid-day till sunset) and (i.e. after the supremacy is more perfect. Therefore, the legal words magnified them by commanding His Prophet (Salla- sunrise till mid-day).” that are prescribed in the Salaat and Adhaan relate to the ﮅ ﮆ ﮇ ﮈ ﮉ ﮊ ﮋ ﮌ ﮍ ﮎ ’Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the believers to recite Dhikr at statement ‘Allaahu-Akbar’ rather than ‘Allaahu-’Adham Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat ar-Ra’d (13: 15) about the ﮏ ﮐ ﮑ ﮒ these times. because it is more perfect as is reported in the authentic prostration of all the creation at these two times. narration that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: In Surat Ta-Ha (20: 130): “Allaah (Ta’ala) says: ‘The Kibriyaa’ (Supremacy) is My “What is the matter with you, that [you fear not Cloak (upper garment) and A’dhamah (greatness) is My Allaah (His punishment), and] you hope not for ﭯ ﭰ ﭱ ﭲ ﭳ ﭴ ﭵ ﭶ ﭷ ﭸ Izaar (lower garment), whoever competes with Me regard- reward (from Allaah or you believe not in His -Oneness). (13) While He has created you in (differ ﭹ ﭺ ﭻ ﮆ ﮇ ﮈ ﮉ ﮊ ﮋ ﮌ ﮍ ﮎ ﮏ ﮐ ing one of them shall be tormented.’” [Muslim] ent) stages [i.e. first Nutfah, then ‘Alaqah and then -And unto Allaah (Alone) falls in prostration whoev“ ﮑﮒ ﮛ Mudghah, (see verse 23:13-14)]. (14) See you not how er is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwill- [This similitude particularizes Allaah with these two “So bear patiently [O Muhammad (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa Allaah has created the seven heavens one above ingly, and so do their shadows in the mornings and in Attributes]. Allaah (Ta’ala) made Greatness as an Izaar sallam)] what they say, and glorify the praises of your another. (15) And has made the moon a light therein, the afternoons.” (lower garment) and the Supremacy as a Ridaa’ (up- Lord before the rising of the sun, and before its set- and made the sun a lamp? (16) And Allaah has per garment), and it is known that is more noble. ting…” Ridaa’ brought you forth from the (dust of) earth. (Tafseer Takbeer signifies that Allaah (Ta’ala) is Greater than any- Therefore, Takbeer is more eloquent than Ta’dheem, and at-Tabari) (17) Afterwards He will return you into it In Surat Ghafir (40: 55): thing in the life of the slave. accordingly, it is declared by saying Allaahu-Akbar be- (the earth), and bring you forth (again on the Day of cause it includes the Ta’dheem.” [Majmoo’ al-Fatawa] Resurrection)? (18) And Allaah has made for you the The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told A’diy ibn earth a wide expanse. (19) That you may go about ﮐ ﮑ ﮒ ﮓ ﮔ ﮕ ﮖ ﮗ Haatim (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu): “What prevents you from say- The belief in the Name Al-Kabeer requires one to therein in broad roads.” (20) ing ‘La ilaaha illa-Allaah’, do you know a deity (deserves to show humility to Allaah (Ta’ala), and direct all his “…and glorify the praises of your Lord in the evening 5 be worshipped) other than Him?” acts of worship to Him Alone without associates. and in the morning.” If you reflect upon your Lord, the Mighty, the Most Wise, you will see that He has the Attributes of Mag- A’diy replied: “No.” Then the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi Bear in mind that not every (polytheist) has Also in Surat Aal-Imran (3: 41): Mushrik nificence. He is above His Throne, commanding and wa sallam) talked for some time and then he (Salla-Allaahu magnified Allaah in the manner that He deserves to be prohibiting everything in His vast dominion, in which ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Do you flee from saying ‘Allaahu- magnified. If he had magnified Allaah in the manner the earth is like nothing. He pours down His mercy and Akbar’ (Allaah is the Most Great), do you know anything that He deserves to be magnified, he would not have His favor upon whomever He wills, and He averts ﮛ ﮜ ﮝ ﮞ ﮟ ﮠ ﮡ Greater than Allaah?” A’diy said: “No.” He (Salla-Allaahu worshipped others besides Him. trials (calamities) from whomever He wills. He is “And remember your Lord much (by praising Him ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Jews are those whom Allaah is an- the Giver of favor and bounty. Consider the actions of Allaah in the heavens, and you can see the servitude of the angels in the heavens; how they are turning to Accordingly, when you deify Allaah you will run to Him this Almighty Lord. Then look at the fact that Allaah, and resort to Him in all your affairs (minor and major the Magnificent, Great One, Who has this Attribute of matters) even if the strip of your slipper is cut off and tremendous Sovereignty, turns to You, O lowly, meek you need that, you will ask Him. slave, and commands you with His worship. This wor- ship is an honor for you if you only knew. And He com- Believe that He is As-Samad, Who is Great and turn to mands you to have fear of Him, which is an honor for Him for all your needs. you if you only knew. For verily, if you know the right of Allaah, and you know His Attributes, and what He These feelings attach you to Him and not others; this is has of absolute loftiness regarding Himself and His At- the meaning of Laa Ilaaha Illa-Allaah. tributes, you will find that you will not be able to do anything except humble yourself to Him with willful humility, and submissiveness. You will only be able to Meaning of Lillaah al-Hamd turn to His obedience and draw near to Him with what “ ” He loves. If you recite His speech, then you have recited Hamd means all praise is to Allaah, because He is perfect the speech of the One Who addressed you with it, and in His Attributes. commanded you and prohibited you with it. Then you Thaabit ibn Qays (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) was a chieftain of the would have reverence beyond reverence and honor be- Khazraj and therefore a man of considerable influence Everyone who praises Allaah establishes in his heart the yond honor. For this reason, from the causes of deepness in Yathrib (Madinah). He was known for the sharpness belief in Allaah’s Perfect Attributes. Thaabit is the Khateeb in faith in the heart and magnification of our Lord, is that of his mind and the power of his oratory. It was because the slave contemplates and thinks about the dominion of this that he became the Khateeb or the spokesman and (Spokesman) of the Prophet You say, “All praises are due to Allaah, He Who grants.” of the heavens and the earth as Allaah has commanded. orator of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and Is- Though He is the Rich, His gift is according to His Wis- lam. (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) dom and Mercy. You should be sure that nothing can Whoever ascribes a partner or deity to Allaah, even if it prevent Allaah from granting your request as He is Able When the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) arrived in is his desire, then he did not magnify Allaah as He de- to do everything. Know that all of Allaah’s Attributes are Madinah after the historic Hijrah, Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu serves to be magnified. His appointment with Perfect. ‘anhu) and a great gathering of horsemen gave him a happiness warm and enthusiastic welcome. Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu When you praise Allaah, you should expect good from ‘anhu) acted as their spokesman and delivered a speech in ﭑ ﭒ ﭓ ﭔ ﭕ ﭪ Him. Praising Allaah is a means of attaining His pleas- He became a Muslim at the hands of Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr the presence of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and “Have you seen him who takes his own lust (vain ure, and if Allaah becomes pleased with His slave, then (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu), whose cool and persuasive logic, and his Companion, Abu Bakr as-Siddique (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu). desires) as his ilaah (god)?” [Al-Jathiyah 45:23] all the slave’s affairs in this life and the Hereafter will be sweetness and beauty of his Qur’an recitation proved ir- He began by giving praise to Allaah Almighty and in- reformed. resistible. voking peace and blessings on His Prophet, and ended Sources: up by saying: Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) was staying in the ﯮ ﯯ ﯰ ﯱ ﯲ ﯳ ﯴ ﯵ ﯶ ﯷ Fiqhul-Asmaa by Shaikh Abdur-Razaq al-Badr ۞۞ house of As’ad ibn Zuraarah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu), and one “We give our pledge to you, O Messenger of Allaah, that Have you (O Muhammad Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ۞۞ Tafseer Ibn Katheer“ day Thaabit heard the Makkan Da’iah (Mus’ab) reciting we will protect you from all that we protect ourselves, seen him who has taken as his ilaah (god) his own ۞۞ Fatawa Shaikh Ibn Baaz and Ibn ‘Uthaimeen the Qur’an. Thaabit was attracted to Mus’ab’s recitation our children and our wives from. What would then be vain desire? Would you then be a Wakeel (a disposer ۞۞ Comments of Anaaheed as-Simeeri and was captivated by the Qur’an’s Sublime meaning. our reward for this?” of his affairs or a watcher) over him?” ۞۞ Interpretation of Kitab at-Tawheed by Shaikh Salih Aal Soon after this moment, Allaah opened his heart to ac- [Al-Furqan 25:43] Shaikh cept the Faith, and he declared the testimony and be- The speech was reminiscent of words spoken at the sec- came a Muslim. ond Pledge of Aqabah and the Prophet’s (Salla-Allaahu ‘alay- hi wa sallam) reply was the same as them: Meaning of “Laa Ilaaha Illa-Allaah” His mother, Kabsha bint Waaqid also became a Muslim and she was known for her wisdom and deliberation “Al-Jannah - Paradise!” No One deserves to be loved and magnified more than (consideration). Allaah, because to Him belong the Most Perfect and No- Q2 When the Ansaar (the supporters) heard the word “al- ble Attributes. When Habibah bint Sahl embraced Islam, Thaabit ibn Jannah” their faces beamed with happiness and excite- Qays married her. ment and their response was: ﯺ ﯻ ﯼ ﯽ ﯾ ﯿ ﰀ ﰁ ﰂ ﰃ ﰄ ﰅ ﰆ When the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) came to “We are pleased, O Messenger of Allaah! We are pleased, [What is Madinah and contracted the brotherhood between the O Messenger of Allaah.” [Al-Haakim ﰇ ﰈ ﰉ ﰊ ﰋ ﰌ Muhajiroon and the Ansaar, ‘Aamir ibn abi Bakr (Radia- “That Day shall a man flee from his brother, (34) and ? Allaahu ‘anhu) was assigned to be the brother for Thaabit From that day on, the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sal- from his mother and his father, (35) and from his wife ‘Tiyarah’ (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu). and his children. (36) Everyman, that Day, will have lam) made Thaabit ibn Qays (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) his Kha- enough to make him careless of others. (37) (He will teeb, just as Hassan ibn Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) was be concerned only with himself thus forgetting all his poet. When delegations of Arabs came to him to others.).” [Abasa 80:34-37] show off their brilliance in verse and the strength of their oratory skills which the Arabs took great pride in, Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had given him. the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would call upon Glad Tidings of Martyrdom His noble attitude towards Thaabit ibn Qays to challenge their orators and Hassan Thaabit was one of the chosen men whom the Prophet and Paradise the Bani al-Mustaliq ibn Thaabit to vaunt (recite) his verses before their poets. (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) praised saying, “What a good [At-Tirmidhi and Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) was a believer with a profound ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) narrated: “When the Prophet man is Thaabit ibn Qays ibn Shammas.” In the Year of the Delegations, the ninth year after theHi - Al-Haakim and authenticated by Al-Albaani in Saheeh faith in Allaah. His consciousness and fear of Allaah was (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) distributed the captives of the tribes from all over the Arabian peninsula came to al-Jami’ # 6770] jrah, true and strong. He was especially sensitive and cau- Bani al-Mustaliq tribe, Juwairiyyah bint al-Haarith (Ra- Madinah to pay homage to the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi tious of saying or doing anything that would incur the dia-Allaahu ‘anha) was given (as a captive) to Thaabit ibn wa sallam), either to announce their acceptance of Islam or Thaabit had three sons, Muhammad, Yahya and ‘Abdul- wrath of Allaah Almighty. One day the Prophet (Salla- Qays or his cousin. Juwairiyyah, a strikingly beautiful to pay the Jizyah in return for the protection of the Mus- Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saw him looking not just sad, but woman, was the daughter of the leader of her people lah. He brought them up loving the Jihaad and dying in lim state. One of these was a delegation from the tribe dejected and afraid. His shoulders were hunched and he and she asked Thaabit to free her in exchange for money. the Cause of Allaah. They were all killed in the Cause of Tameem who said to the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa was actually cringing from fear. She came to the Prophet and asked his help in contract- of Allaah and attained martyrdom. [Siyar Alaam an- sallam): ing her emancipation whereupon he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa Nubulaa’] “What’s wrong with you, O Abu Muhammad?” asked the sallam) said: “Shall I tell you of a better plan than this?” “We have come to show you (brag) how brave we are. Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). She said: “What is it?” Executing his will after his Do give permission to our Shaa’ir (poet) and our Khateeb “I fear that I might be destroyed, O Messenger of The Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) re- (spokesman) to speak.” Allaah” he said. plied: The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) smiled and said: death “And why?” asked the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). “I will pay the price of your freedom and I will marry you.” “I permit your Khateeb. Let him speak.” He (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) said: “Allaah Almighty has prohib- She said: “Yes.” When Thaabit was martyred, a man saw him in a dream Their orator, ‘Utaa’rid ibn Haajib, got up and described ited us from desiring to be praised for what we did not The Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: telling him, “When I was killed, a Muslim man took my the greatness and achievements of their tribe, and when do but I find myself liking praise. He has prohibited us “It is done.” [Ahmad and Abu Dawoud with a correct armor. His house is on the outskirts of town and his he was finished the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) from being proud and I find myself tending towards chain] horse is tall. He put a jar on top of the armor and on top summoned Thaabit ibn Qays (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) and said: liking beautiful things. He forbade us from raising our of that, his saddle. “Stand up and reply to him.” voices over you and I am a man whose voice is very Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) arose and said: loud.” The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O A Martyr looking for Go to the Ameer and tell him. Beware of saying this is “Praise be to Allaah, Whose creation is the entire heav- Thaabit! Are you not pleased to live honorably, and to die just a dream and waste it. And when you go back to ens and the earth wherein His will has been made mani- Martyrdom as a martyr and enter Paradise?” [Al-Haakim] Madinah, inform the Caliph of the Messenger of Allaah fest. His Throne is the extent of His knowledge and there (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that I have a debt, such and is nothing that exists except by His grace. Thaabit ibn Qays (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) was looking for mar- Anas ibn Maalik (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) reported: “When this tyrdom. In every expedition that he participated in, he such amount and to pay my debt, and my slave, so and Verse was revealed: “O you who believe, raise not your so is free.” “Through His power He has made us leaders and from used to say to himself, “Probably, I will attain martyr- voices above the voice of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alay- the best of His creation He has chosen a Messenger who dom here.” He (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) remained longing for hi wa sallam), nor speak aloud to one another, lest your The man then went to Khalid ibn al-Waleed (Radia- is the most honorable of men in lineage, the most reli- that day on which he would meet Allaah as a martyr in deeds should be rendered fruitless, while you perceive Allaahu ‘anhu) and told him of his dream. Thereupon Kha- able and true in speech and the most excellent in deeds. His Cause raising high the word “La ilaaha illa Allaah.” not.” [Surat al-Hujurat 49: 2], Thaabit ibn Qays stayed at lid (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) sent someone to bring the armor. He has revealed to him a book and chosen him as a lead- his house and said: ‘I am a dweller of Hell.’ They found it exactly as the man had described it in his er of His creation. Among all creation, he is a blessing In the “Battle of Apostasy”, Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) dream. of Allaah. He summoned people to have faith in Him. was carrying the standard of the Ansaar. Anas (Radia- The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked Sa’d ibn The emigrants (Muhajiroon) from among his people and Allaahu ‘anhu) entered upon him….He narrated: Mu’aadh: ‘O Abu ‘Amr! What about Thaabit, is he sick?’ When the Muslims returned to Madinah, the man nar- his relations who are the most honorable people in es- On the day of Yamaama he went to Thaabit ibn Qays (Ra- Sa’d said: ‘He is my neighbor, and I heard no complaint rated the dream to the Caliph (Abu Bakr, Radia-Allaahu teem and the best in deeds believed in him. Then, we dia-Allaahu ‘anhu) who had lifted his clothes from his thighs from him.’ Then Sa’d (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) went to Thaabit ‘anhu) who then executed Thaabit’s will. the (Helpers) were the first people to respond and was applying Hanoot (scent used when embalming Ansaar and told him what the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) (to his call for support). So we are the Helpers of Allaah the dead) to his body, and he was wearing two white said. Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) said: ‘This (above) Verse There is no one else in Islam, whose will was executed and the ministers of His Messenger. We fight people till cloths in which he was shrouded in later. Anas (Radia- was revealed and you know the loudest voice before the after his death except Thaabit ibn Qays(Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu). they believe. Whoever believes in Allaah and His Mes- Allaahu ‘anhu) asked, “O uncle! What is holding you back Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is mine, so [Reported by Al-Haakim in al-Mustadrak] (from the battle)?” He replied, “O my nephew! I am com- senger, his blood and properties become infallible to us, I must be a dweller of Hell.’ and whoever disbelieves, we will fight him forever. This ing just now,” and he went on perfuming himself with Source: Companions of the Prophet by Abdul Wahid Hamid is my statement and I ask forgiveness for all believing Hanoot. Then he came and sat (in the row). Anas (Radia- Sa’d told the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) what Ashaab Ar-Rasool (Salla-Allaahu alaihi wa sallam) Allaahu ‘anhu) mentioned that the people had fled from the males and females. Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah.” Thaabit said. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: by Mahmoud al-Masri battlefield, and upon hearing that, Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu [Reported by At-Tabari in at-Tarikh] ‘But he is a dweller of Paradise.’”[Muslim] ‘anhu) said, “O Allaah! I free myself from what these peo- Such was the tremendously good news with which ple (the army of Musailamah) brought and I apologize Thaabit ibn Qays was blessed. The incidents showed for their (the Muslims slackness in fighting) behavior; how bad are the habits you acquired from your enemies. how alive and sensitive he was to the Prophet (Salla- Clear the way for me to fight the enemy.” Then he at- Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), and the commands of Islam and his readiness to observe the letter and the spirit of its laws. tacked and fought until he was killed. [Al-Bukhaari and He subjected himself to the most stringent self-criticism. Al-Haakim] He feared Allaah and had a penitent heart which trem- bled and shook through the fear of Allaah. Thaabit (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) attained (or achieved) what he was wishing for; the glad tiding which his beloved obligatory; which act is better for him and the peo- making Tawaaf in other than Allaah’s Sacred House, ple, and better for the religion as a whole. but he can offer Salaat in his country.” [Al-Maj’moo Sharh al-Muhadhdhab] Imaam Ahmad (Rahimahullaah) was asked about two deeds. If it happens that during the (voluntary) Tawaaf it be- arying the Acts of orship He (Rahimahullaah) told the person who asked him: “Look comes crowded, then we say to him: “Leaving the Ta- W at the one which reforms your heart more, then do it.” waaf is better in order to make it easy for others to per- According to the form Tawaaf.” V Interest Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) said, commenting It was for that reason that when the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu on this statement: “This is in fact the most beautiful and ‘alayhi wa sallam) went to Makkah in the farewell Hajj, he beneficial sentence and is more general. Sometimes the did not perform except three Tawaafs: person finds reciting the Qur’an is more beneficial to his out fasting, till they thought he would not fast. heart i.e., making him more humble, touching his heart Sometimes a funeral procession would walk in front of Tawaaf al-Qudoom (when he first came to Makkah), or he can collect his heart upon, (have a more attentive ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu him and he would not follow it; he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa heart); thereby, being more beneficial than offering vol- ‘anha) narrated: sallam) would continue speaking to his Companions. The Tawaaf al-Ifaadah (which is a pillar in the rites of Hajj), untary prayer. For example, if a man, who is waiting for “Allaah’s Messenger Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to encourage fol- Friday congregational prayer asks, ‘What is better for (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa lowing the funeral procession, however in this case the Tawaaf al-Wadaa’ (the farewell Tawaaf). me to do while I am waiting, shall I pray or recite the sallam) used to fast to such an extent that we thought he interest was in teaching his Companions what seemed Qur’an?’ would never break his fast, and he would go without more important. Although he stayed for four days in Makkah before fasting to such an extent that we thought he would going to Mina, he left performing the Tawaaf to give a If we look at the deed, of course Salaat is better (because never fast. She (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) said: ‘I never saw the The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) never fasted one chance to those who had not yet performed it. it comprises the recitation and more), but for your state, Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) fast a day and broke his fast one day (fasting on alternate look for what is more beneficial to your heart, more re- complete month except in Ramadaan, and I never saw days) nor did he fast every day. When ‘Abdullah ibn ۞۞ One is invited to a wedding feast and the guest is forming to your heart. If while offering the Salaat, the him fast more in any month other than in Sha’ban’.” ‘Amr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) told him about fasting two days fasting. In this case, the guest has three options: ei- [Agreed upon] and breaking his fast one day, he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sal- Shaytaan distracts you with his whispers and diverts ther he can break his fast as this would bring joy lam) said: “We wish that we can do that.” [Muslim] your heart causing you to miss the Tadabbur, contempla- to the host, or he can abandon eating (continue his This Sunnah of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has tion and Khushu’, but when you recite the Qur’an, you fast) or he does not attend the feast, and this is the reached us from his wife ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha). She The Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used collect your heart and contemplate what you read, then worst. Here we say: “Come and eat, break your fast, is the most special wife of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi to be in different states with different deeds which re- recitation is better for you.” because breaking the fast in such a case is better, wa sallam) and the most knowledgeable among the wives quired him to go without fasting, and he (Salla-Allaahu though it is less in virtue.” of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Allaah (Ta’ala) ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to pass through states and deeds that Example 2: Sometimes one finds himself entertain- granted her abundant knowledge in all its types, such would require him to fast. When he saw that the interest ing guests, and eating with them is better than observing How can we join between this Hadeeth and the Hadeeth that the Companions would come and ask her when was in fasting, he observed the fast, and if he saw that fast. In this case we say it is better to break the fast. which says, “The most loved deed to Allaah is that which is they had a question in regards to what the Prophet (Salla- the interest was in going without fast, then he would performed continuously, even if it is little.” [At-Tirmidhi]? Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to do. not fast. Example 3: Sometimes one finds that fasting causes him weakness and laziness from doing many beneficial There is no contradiction between the two Ahadeeth, be- She said that the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used Lessons from this Sunnah acts (whether related to people or related to himself). In cause we don’t say, “Leave the deed just like that. We to fast to an extent that we thought that he would never this case we tell him: “Not fasting is better.” say: “Leave it and perform another deed in its place. If break his fast, i.e. he used to fast ten or twenty days, till you have left one action which you used to perform be- The Muslim should have control over himself when ۞۞ Some scholars said: “If a student of knowledge ob- cause of an excuse or for an interest, then in fact you did they said that he would not break his fasting that month 1. he sees himself: (not in that year, because if we say that year then this serves fast, and this causes him laziness and tired- not abandon it. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) • Keen to do a certain good, righteous deed which means he used to fast most of the year and this is not ness, such that he has no energy in acquiring the said: ‘When a slave (a believer) falls ill or travels, then he will not keep him occupied from the obligatory right). knowledge, then, it is better for him to break his fast, will get written in his account (the reward) similar to that acts. In this case, he should do it. because acquiring knowledge is better than fasting.” which he used to get for his good deeds practiced at home The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) never left fasting • Slackening from one act and keen to do another when he is in good health.’” [Al-Bukhaari] the three white days every month, and he used to fast good deed. In this case, he should do the other good Similarly, if one feels tired from offering Salaat and ۞۞ Mondays and Thursdays. In regards to her statement deed. likes to sleep, we say: “Sleep, sleeping is better” or This way he will continuously be performing acts of In conclusion: The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sal- “and he would go without fasting to such an extent that if a man feels tired from offering Salaat and he likes obedience without feeling bored or tired. lam) used to take care of what was the most beneficial we thought he would never fast,” here it is meant not to read a book, we say: “Reading the book is better and reforming, so he would do it (fast) till it is thought fasting consecutively to an extent that it was thought for you.” Alternatively, if one is tired from reading that he would not fast. that he would not break his fast and he might go with- Ruling and loves to offer Salaat, we say: “The Salaat is bet- out fasting till it was said that he would not observe fast. The Ulama’ concluded a famous ruling from this Hadeeth ter for you.” This indicates that he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to which is that the good deed which is less in virtue/merit perform the acts of worship in various ways according (superiority) could sometimes be exposed to a situation Sources: to the interest. Other examples for this ruling: 1. Fat-h Dhil-Jalaali wal-Ikraam bi Sharh Buloogh al-Ma- :that makes it better than the good deed of higher merit ۞۞ A person goes to Makkah, and he has two choices raam, Kitaab as-Siyam, by Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahi- (superiority) and that is according to the interest. This either he makes Tawaaf or offers the Salaat. The When he was energetic and not occupied, he used to fast ruling exempts the obligatory acts. mahullaah) consecutively till they thought he would not break scholars say: “It is better for the non Makkan citizen 2. Mandhoomat Usool al-Fiqh, by Shaikh Ibn to perform Tawaaf rather than to be occupied with his fast. And when he was busy, he used to go with ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) 2. The Muslim should look into the acts other than the the Salaat, because he would not get the chance for Hadeeth

Al-Fawaat legally means rising at dawn on the day shave his hair according to the following Hadeeth: of An-Nahr (10th of Dhul-Hijjah) before the pilgrim stands in ‘Arafah. This means that if the pilgrim in- Ibn ‘Abbaas (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that Allaah’s Siyaam; the time period for offering them is short. tends to perform and he cannot reach ‘Arafah for Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) had been de- Hajj In addition, we say that placing a condition, es- tained, so he sacrificed his animals, shaved his head, some reason till the dawn of the day of Eid, then he pecially in the Siyaam (fasting), is not needed be- and had intercourse with his wives. Then he per- has missed the Hajj. The evidence for this is the state- cause if a man is sick in Ramadaan and it is diffi- formed the ‘Umrah in the following year. [Reported ment of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) who cult for him to observe fast, he is allowed to break by al-Bukhaari] ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) narrated that the Prophet said: “Hajj is ‘Arafah.” his fast whether he sets a condition or not. There- (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) went to visit Dubaa’ah bint In this case, he should turn the Hajj to ‘Umrah, go to fore, there is no need for setting a condition except The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was prevent- az-Zubair ibn Abdul-Muttalib (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) (his Makkah, make Tawaaf and Sa’iy and shorten his hair for the Hajj. ed from reaching the Sacred House and that was in cousin) and she said: “O Allaah’s Messenger (Salla- because he is unable to complete his Hajj. 5. The Hadeeth indicates that Ihsaar (being detained) the year of al-Hudaiybiyah when the polytheists of Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), I had intended to perform the pil- is general for any hindrance or obstacle, because Makkah prevented him from completing his ‘Umrah. grimage but I am suffering from pain (illness).” The Is it required from him to make up for his missed (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Perform the Du’baa’ah was suffering from a Hajj? They did that to him in order to show the Arabs that pilgrimage, but make a condition that the place where sickness. Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) said: “Yes he they cannot be empowered, so it was chauvinism at (your) Ihraam will be terminated is where (Allaah) re- should make up for it if it is the obligatory Hajj; but, the time of ignorance. strains (withholds) you.’” [Agreed upon] Note: if his Hajj is voluntary then it is not required of him to So the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) slaughtered If the person made the condition that his Ihraam make it up next year, because Al-Fawaat (missing the the sacrificial animal first, then shaved his head and would be terminated where he would be detained Hajj) happened unintentionally (without his choice). Commentary then everything became lawful for him and he had and he went to the Haram (the Sanctuary of the Sacred However, if he was the reason behind missing the 1. If the person set a condition when assuming the intercourse with his wives. House) and found it crowded, then this is not consid- , then it is obligatory upon him to make it up be- Ihraam, that the place where his Ihraam will be Hajj ered a hindrance because the time is not limited and cause one of the characteristics of the and terminated is where he is restrained or withheld, Hajj ‘Um- The following year he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) per- the crowd could become less on the following day. As then he would terminate his Ihraam without any rah is the obligation of completing the voluntary Hajj formed ‘Umrah, but not to make up for the one he long as the hindrance can be removed in a short pe- compensation. He would not have to offer Fidyah and ‘Umrah. was detained from because that ‘Umrah was written riod and there is no harm for the person, then this is or shave his head or Qadaa’ (make it up) if it was for him as a complete ‘Umrah. not considered a hindrance. However, if the man has Al-Ihsaar (being detained) legally means preventing not an obligatory Hajj, if ever he was detained. a limited time to perform his ‘Umrah and if by post- 2. Placing a condition at the time of assuming the the pilgrim from completing the rites of the Hajj or Accordingly, the one who is detained from complet- poning it to the next day he would be harmed, in this Ihraam is Sunnah for whoever is afraid of any ‘Umrah. ing the rites of Hajj or ‘Umrah should: case the person can terminate his Ihraam due to the hindrance such as sickness; however, it is not First: Shave his head. crowd and there is nothing upon him (if he had set a There is a dispute among the scholars regarding the Sunnah for whoever is not afraid of any obstacle condition at the time of his Ihraam). The evidence for Second: Slaughter the sacrificial animal Hady( ). or hindrance that could prevent him from com- condition for al-Ihsaar. Some scholars are of the opin- that is the statement of Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala) in ion that al-Ihsaar is due to an enemy only. The other pleting his Hajj or ‘Umrah. This is the opinion of Surat al-Baqarah (2: 196): “And perform properly, the It is not required of him to make up for this Hajj or group of scholars are of the opinion that al-Ihsaar Shaikhul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahullaah). Ac- Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allaah. But if you are prevented ‘Umrah because Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala) did not can be due to anything that causes the pilgrim a hin- cordingly, not everyone who intends to perform (from completing them), sacrifice a Hady (a sacrifi- mention (making up) in the Qur’an. He (Sub- drance, whether it be an enemy, disease, fright or in- Qadaa’ Hajj or ‘Umrah is advised to set a condition except cial animal) such as you can afford.” ability to travel. This is the opinion of Shaikhul-Islam haanahu wa Ta’aala) only mentioned the obligation of of- if he fears any hindrance that might prevent him fering the Hady (sacrificial animal), and also the Ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahullaah) based on Allaah’s state- from completing the rites. Hajj and ‘Umrah are not permissible to be cut off ex- Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) did not mention the 3. Having a slight sickness does not prevent one ment in Surat al-Baqarah (2: 196): cept in case of Ihsaar which prevents one from com- Qadaa’ in his Sunnah; he only commanded his Com- from performing the obligatory Hajj; because the pleting them, i.e. either an enemy prevents him from panions with shaving the head. Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to Du’baa’ah: reaching the House (i.e. the Ka’bah), or a sickness If it was obligatory, he would have told them and ﮱ ﯓ ﯔ ﯕﯖ ﯗ ﯘ ﯙ ﯚ ﯛ ﯜﯝ ﰣ “Perform the pilgrimage and make a condition,” and which is incurable in a short period. In that case he clarified it. Ash-Shafi’eee (Rahimahullaah) and others he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) did not give her the “And perform properly, the Hajj and ‘Umrah (i.e. could terminate his Ihraam because of that. said: “Not all those who attended the Hudaibiyah permission to abandon the pilgrimage. pilgrimage to Makkah) for Allaah. But if you are treaty performed ‘Umrah the following year; they 4. Is it permissible to set a condition in all acts of prevented (from completing them), sacrifice aHady Sources: were less in number. This indicates that Qadaa’ (mak- worship such as the obligatory prayer, etc? Sharh Bulugh Al-Maraam by Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen۞ animal, i.e. a sheep, a cow, or a camel, etc.) such as 1.) ing up) in case of the Ihsaar is not obligatory. If it was Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeem (Rahimahullaah) said: “It is you can afford.” (Rahimahullaah) obligatory, then all who attended the treaty should not permissible because of the differences between 2. Mandhoomat Asool Al-Fiqh wa Qawaa’idihi by Shaikh have performed the ‘Umrah.” However, if the Ihsaar Hajj and the other acts of worship. The long pe- The ruling concerning Ihsaar (hindrance) is that if a Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) was an obligatory act, then one should make it up in riod and the difficulties that are in the Hajj do not man is prevented from completing the rites of Hajj the future. exist in other acts of worship, such as the Salaat or or ‘Umrah, he should offer a sacrificial animal and Islamic Mannerism ۞۞ The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “On the ﯳ ﯴ ﯵ ﯶ ﯷ ﯸ ﯹ ﯺ ﯻ ﯼ ﯽ Day of Resurrection, Allaah will cover up the defects ﯾ ﯿ ﰀ ﰁﰂ ﰈ faults) of the one who covers up the faults of the others) s in this world.” [Muslim] wrah “Verily, those who like that (the crime of) illegal sexual intercourse should be propagated among those ’ [E.g. If a man divorces his wife, he should not expose her ‘A who believe, they will have a painful torment in this defects to anyone. Similarly, the wife should not expose overing the world and in the Hereafter.” C uslims and the her husband’s defects to anyone.] In the above Ayah they only loved it to be propagated -M ۞۞ Covering up the shortcomings and faults of peo and did not propagate it themselves practically or ver- ple is an excellent mannerism. That is why this (faults) of the bally. Then, what about if they did propagate it? quality is very much liked by Allaah (Ta’ala). On Propagating the Day of Resurrection, Allaah will give a match- ing reward to anyone who has such a qual- Whoever likes evil/Faahish to be propagated in the Mus- Prohibition of ity. This means that Allaah will forgive his sins lim community (among the believers), he is not a believ- it without Necessity and will not call him to account for his sins. er. He is a hypocrite.

:(However, covering the faults is not praiseworthy in Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat Aal-Imran (3: 120 ۞۞ all cases nor it is blameworthy in all cases; it is of ﯟ ﯠ ﯡ ﯢ ﯣ ﯤ ﯥ ﯦ ﯧﯨ ﯶ :two kinds in Arabic literally means that part of the body which is illegal to keep‘Aw - ‘Awrah ‘Awrah; sensible The word First kind: A praiseworthy covering (conceal- “If a good befalls you, it grieves them, but if some naked before others. said, “There are two kinds of ment), used with the person who is righteous and going evil overtakes you, they rejoice at it.” (Rahimahullaah) aright. This is one who is not used to committing Faa- Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen said in Check your heart. If you feel happy when your brother (Ta’ala) hisha (ugly action) and rarely becomes aggressive. This , which is forbidden to be looked at, such as the private parts and so forth and insen- or sister in Islam is afflicted, then this is the sign of hy- rah , which is the fault (vice) and bad character or action.” person should be dealt with by concealing his mistakes ‘Awrah pocrisy. One should feel sad for the affliction of another sible and by showing him his mistakes. This is a praiseworthy believer. covering. Man is naturally attributed with ignorance and injustice, as Allaah ۞۞ Surat al-Ahzab (33: 72). Therefore, he (man) may err (make mistakes) either delib- Loving the propagation of Faahisha (illegal sexual inter- erately, so he will be considered oppressing or unjust, or he may commit the wrong Second kind: A blameworthy covering is to cover course) has two meanings: ignorantly, so he will be considered ignorant. This is generally the state of humans. a person who is reckless, negligent in all matters, trans- Except whom Allaah protects and guides to knowledge and justice so he will walk gresses against the people, is evil, etc. The first meaning is to love the Faahisha (obscenity, and not propagate with truth and call others to the truth. ‘Awrah shameful actions, and lewdness) to be propagated in the This person should not be covered but it is legal to ex- Muslim community. An example of that is propagating -All humans have shortcomings, deficiencies, defects, etc. Therefore, it is obligatory pose him to those who are in authority, in order to stop obscene films, or vulgarized (bad) newspapers/maga ۞۞ upon a Muslim towards his Muslim brother to conceal his him and prevent him from evil and in order to be an zines. Undoubtedly, such people love that Faahisha be (spread) it except for necessity. Since man is human he may make mistakes due to example for others. spread in the Muslim community to cause Fitnah for the lusts, i.e. ill intentions, or he may make mistakes due to doubts such that the truth is of his brother. Muslims in their religion. .not clear to him, so he ‘Awrahmay act wrongly. And the believer is commanded by Allaah ۞۞ Accordingly, concealment depends on the interest to conceal (cover) the If the interest requires (necessitates) covering, then Also enabling these people to spread evil in the commu- we should cover him and if the interest requires (ne- nity, despite having the ability of empowering and pre- E.g. You come across a person who cheats and lies in selling and buying. Do not expose cessitates) exposure, then we should uncover him. If venting those from doing so, are included in this threat. him among the people. Rather, you should advise him and cover his faults. If he is guid- one is uncertain and the person’s case is wavering, ed and abandons what he used to do, then this is what is required; if not, it is incumbent then concealment is better in his case. The second meaning is to love the Faahisha (slandering) upon you to tell the people about him in order that others are not deceived. The Prohibition of for a specific person in the Muslim community. Whoev- which he directs to the heart of the slave. er loves that Faahisha is propagated for a certain person E.g. A man is afflicted with looking at womenIblees and does not lower his gaze from looking Propagating the Faults of People among the people for some reason, will have a painful at forbidden things. You should cover his fault and advise him. You should tell him that torment in this world and the Hereafter. looking at women is one of the arrows of Iblees, this may tempt him further and without Necessity If the person has immunity (faith, fear, etc.), he will resort to Allaah and hold fast to This verse was revealed in the context of defense of Allaah to protect him from this arrow which the devil throws into his heart. If the person In Surat an-Nur (24: 19), Allaah (Ta’ala) threatened those, Allaah for the Mother of the Believers, ‘Aishah (Radhia- does not have any immunity against the arrow of who like that the crime of illegal sexual intercourse (or Allaahu ‘anha). lead him to commit illegal sexual intercourse. As long as concealment is possible and any ugly action) be propagated among those who be- there is neither urgent need nor any interest, then you must conceal him and his faults. lieve, with a painful torment in this world and in the The hypocrites forged a lie against her accusing her in Do not expose him! Hereafter. regards to her chastity because they hated the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). They intended to dishonor the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) with regards to his household, and to harm him. But Allaah (Ta’ala) sent morning and he removes Allaah’s screen from himself One should cover up his sins and re- :Conclusion ﮬ ﮭ ﮮ ﮯ ﮰﮱ ﯓ ﯔ ﯕ .down ten verses regarding this event in Surat an-Nur by telling about his own sins pent. It is between him and his Lord regarding the sins ﯖ ﯗ .(starting from verse (11 that he commits. If he repents, then Allaah will conceal • Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that him in this life and the Hereafter. Allaah (Ta’ala) rebuked those who indulged in talking Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “And We made them leaders inviting to the fire; and about it saying: “Every one of my followers will be forgiven except on the Day of Resurrection, they will not be helped.” those who expose (openly) their wrong doing. An Note: example of this is that of a man who commits a sin The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever If a man committed a sin and he was punished for at night which Allaah has covered for him, and in sets a good precedent in Islam, will have a reward for him 1. ﭲ ﭳ ﭴ ﭵ ﭶ ﭷ ﭸ ﭹ ﭺ ﭻ the morning, he would say (to people): ‘I committed for this (act of goodness) and reward of everyone who does it in this life, then we should not invoke against him ﭼ ﭽ ﭾ such and such sin last night,’ while Allaah had kept the same subsequently, without reducing a thing from their with curse and disgrace. Rather, we should ask “Why then, did not the believers, men and women, it a secret. During the night Allaah has covered it up rewards; and whoever sets in Islam an evil precedent, will Allaah for the guidance and forgiveness for him. when you heard it (the slander) think good of their but in the morning he tears up the cover provided by assume its sin and the sins of everyone who does the same own people and say: “This (charge) is an obvious [Muslim] A man who had drunk wine was brought to the Prophet Allaah Himself.” [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] without reducing any of their sins.” lie?” [24:12] (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) This is a kind of Mujaaharah (disclosure of sin) and the asked the Companions to beat him. Some struck him ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) is their mother. How could Commentary: Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) did not mention it with their hands; some with their sandals. When he (the they think this about her? It was obligatory upon them here because it is clear, but he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) drunkard) was leaving, some of the people said: “May when they heard it to think good of their own selves Al-Mujaahiroon (those who openly expose their mentioned another matter which could be hidden or un- Allaah disgrace you!” The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa (and people) and dissociate from this slander and from 1 wrong doings) are divided into two groups: known to some of the people which is: sallam) said: “Do not say so. Do not help the devil against those who talked about it. him.” [Al-Bukhaari] First group: Those who commit the sin publicly Second group: Those who commit a sin at night Allaah (Ta’ala) says: This also indicates that no punishment is in front of people, while they are looking at them. Ac- and Allaah covers it for them. One does an evil deed Hadeeth Hadd fixed for drinking wine. cording to the Hadeeth, these people are not forgiven by in his home and Allaah conceals it for him and no one Allaah (Ta’ala) because this person has brought destruc- knows about it. If he returns to Allaah in repentance (the ﭿ ﮀ ﮁ ﮂ ﮃﮄ ﮅ ﮆ ﮇ ﮈ ﮉ ﮊ 2. If Allaah has guided you to Islam or the Right Path, tion to himself and to others. As for himself, it is because repentance is only between him and Allaah), it would do not talk about your previous evil deeds. This ﮋ ﮌ ﮍ ﮎ he wronged himself by disobeying Allaah and His Mes- be better for him; but if he gets up in the morning and is from the speech of the Shaytaan. No one knows “Why did they not produce four witnesses? Since senger. Every person who disobeys Allaah and His Mes- associates with people saying, “Last night I did such about it except Allaah so do not expose yourself they (the slanderers) have not produced witnesses! senger is considered Dhalim (done wrong or has been and such action” (or says, ‘I traveled to such and such from what Allaah has concealed for you (otherwise, Then with Allaah they are the liars.” [24:13] unjust to himself). Allaah (Ta’ala) says in Surat al-Baqarah country and did this and that’), this person will not be (2: 57): forgiven by Allaah. Allaah had covered his sin and he you will not be forgiven). They should bring four witnesses. If the person can- disclosed it. not bring four witnesses for his accusation of adultery :Source ﯰ ﯱ ﯲ ﯳ ﯴ ﯵ ﯶ against someone, he would be lashed 80 stripes (lashes). The reasons behind doing that: And if they were two, both of them should be lashed; “They did not wrong us but they wronged them- 1. Sharh Kitaab Riyadh-us-Saaliheen by Shaikh similarly, if they were three. selves.” Ibn ‘Uthaimeen The first reason: The person is heedless; does not 2. Riyadh-us-Saaliheen by Dar-us-Salaam care for anything. He commits the sin and then talks Your self is a trust with you; you should take care of your about it with no ill-intention. To slander someone self. If you are a shepherd and have a flock of sheep, you in his chastity is a will choose the good land for the sheep to graze on and you will do your best to keep them away from the bad The second reason: To talk about the sins boldly, m a j o r s i n or evil land, etc. Similarly, when you treat your self, you in contempt of Allaah’s Greatness. These people are the should search for the good resources for it, which are the worst of the two kinds, because firstly, the heart of such a person is deprived of the fear of Allaah. Secondly, he The scholars are in consensus that whoever slanders good deeds, and keep your self away from the evil and has no respect and regard for Divine injunctions. Third- Q3 ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) is considered Kaafir, apostate bad deeds. ly, such a person usually does not repent from his sins. because he belied the Qur’an. Allaah (Ta’ala) freed ‘Aishah Fourthly, he makes a declaration of breach of Divine (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) of this accusation. One way one can wrong himself and bring destruction to himself is by not avoiding the doubtful gatherings or injunctions which amounts to inviting His Wrath and At what times Disclosure by going to the doubtful, sinful sites (on the internet). Punishment. should a young Bringing destruction to others happens when the people • Some people may talk to their friends about their o f s i n s see someone committing a sin which is easy upon him secrets which they should not talk about to anyone, child seek per- to commit, and they will be encouraged to do likewise. but they do not care. • This person is one of the Mujaahireen and he will mission to enter On the other hand, Allaah (Ta’ala) hates the disclosure of Accordingly, he will become of those who call others to not be forgiven. wickedness and calling openly to evil sins and every the Hell-Fire, as Allaah (Ta’ala) says regarding the follow- his/her parents kind of unlawful sexual intercourse. The most hate- ers of Pharaoh (in Surat al-Qasas 28: 41): ful person to Allaah is the one whom Allaah screens room? when he commits a sin at night, and he comes in the PART 4 Mistakes that should be avoided in the congregatiSource: onal Prayer

Fifth: Offering the Salaat standing tion of Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu while the Imaam is sitting ‘anhu). In the case one can combine the two evidences, it is obligatory that ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha) narrated regarding Allaah’s he should act upon both of them. Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) leading the people in the Salaat (prayer) during his illness. She (Radia-Allaahu Accordingly, the correct opinion is that if the ‘anha) said, “When Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi Imaam starts (leading) the Salaat while sitting wa sallam) fell sick with his fatal sickness and the time of then we should pray behind him sitting, even the Salaat became due and Adhaan was pronounced, he if we are able to stand. However, if the Imaam said, ‘Tell Abu Bakr to lead the people in Salaat.’ So Abu starts (leading) the Salaat while standing and Bakr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) came out to lead the Salaat. In the then something has happened (sickness, back meantime the condition of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi pain, pain in the stomach, etc.) such that he be- wa sallam) improved a bit and he came out with the help comes unable to continue standing and he sits of two men, one on each side. I was observing his legs down (cannot continue praying while stand- dragging on the ground owing to the disease. Abu Bakr ing); in this case it is obligatory upon us to offer Ruling concerning praying wanted to retreat but the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sal- the Salaat standing, based on the narration of lam) beckoned him to remain at his place and the Prophet ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha). behind a disabled (incapacitated) Imaam (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was brought till he sat beside Abu Bakr [in another narration, sat on the left side of The Hadeeth also indicates the permissibil- Is the Salaat behind a disabled Imaam (who So if our Imaam is sitting and we are standing, we will Abu Bakr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu)]. ity of moving the Imaamate from one to Q cannot stand, bow, sit, prostrate, etc.) correct? be like who are standing upon him, while if he gestures another as it happened here; the Imaa- instead of bowing and we bow, we will not be resem- So he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was leading the people in mate was transferred from Abu Bakr Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) said: “The Salaat bling the non Arabs. Similarly, the prostration: In the prayer while sitting and Abu Bakr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) was (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) to the Prophet (Salla- behind such an Imaam is correct based on the ruling: case of the Imaam’s inability to prostrate, his Imaamate standing following the prayer of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and Abu Bakr (Radia- Whose Salaat is correct and accepted, then his Imaa- is correct and the Ma’moom (the one following the Im- ‘alayhi wa-sallam), and the people were following the prayer Allaahu ‘anhu) became Ma’moom (follower mate is also correct and accepted; except in case of the aam) should prostrate completely in the case the Imaam of Abu Bakr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu).” [Agreed upon] in the congregational prayer) after be- woman, whose Imaamate for the man is not correct or gestures for the prostration.” ing an Imaam (leading the prayer). accepted because she is of another sex. This Hadeeth does not contradict the Hadeeth narrated Source: by Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) in which the Prophet The evidence for that is Abu Bakr Similarly, the Salaat of the one who is able to stand be- Sharh al-Mumti’ ‘alaa Zaad al-Mustaqna’ by Shaikh Ibn (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When he (the Imaam) (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) started the Salaat hind the one who is unable to stand is also correct [ac- ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) prays standing then pray standing, and when he prays sit- standing, and when the Prophet cording to the Hadeeth of ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anha)]. ting, all of you pray sitting.” [Reported by Abu Dawoud (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) came and its origin is in the Saheehain of Al-Bukhaari and and became their Imaam and Accordingly, the Imaamate of the one who is unable to Muslim] prayed sitting, the Companions bow or prostate is correct and accepted.” remained standing behind him. Imaam Ahmad (Rahimahullaah) said: “Abu Bakr (Radia-Allaahu If the disabled Imaam bowed by bending his ‘anhu) was assigned by the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa According to the ruling “Con- Q head or gesturing should we also bow by ges- Q4 sallam) as Imaam to lead the people in the Salaat. So he tinuation is stronger than ini- ture or bow completely? started to lead the people in prayer while standing and tiation.” Here, the congregation this obliged the people behind him to pray while stand- continued praying while stand- Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) answered, “Appar- ing. When the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) came ing contrary to their Imaam who ently, we bow completely, because bowing of the disa- during the Salaat, he (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) led them was offering the Salaat sitting. bled does not change the feature (form) of the standing Which story of a from where Abu Bakr (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) had reached, However, if the Imaam initiated except with bending; it is not like offering the Salaat and he prayed while sitting due to his sickness, and the his Salaat with them sitting, then standing and the Imaam is sitting (they are of different prophet is told in Sahaabah (Companions) continued praying behind him they should pray sitting.” features). The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) men- standing up.” tioned the reason behind the prohibition of offering the its complete form Sources: Fath Dhil-Jalaali wal-Ikraam bi Salaat standing behind a sittingImaam : “Do not resemble in the Qur’an? Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) said: “In this Sharh Buloogh al-Maraam by Shaikh Ibn the non Arabs, indeed they stand while their kings sit.” way the two evidences (narrations) are combined ‘Uthaimeen (Rahimahullaah) [Muslim] without cancelling the ruling which is in the narra- opposite. Cold water benefits septicemia and the rising and helps sufferers of cold epilepsy, cold headache, and Prophetic Medicine of vapor to the head, and it eliminates putridity, agrees ophthalmia. with the humors, benefits the teeth, and counters the ef- fects of hot climates and places. Finally, hot water is best used externally and water heat- ed in the sun is absolutely unhealthy. (Maa’) On the other hand, cold water can harm any illness re- ater quiring maturation, such as head cold and inflamma- Source: Natural Healing with the Medicine of the WaterW is the element of life, the master of tions associated with cold. Extremely cold water can also Prophet by Imaan Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah drinks, one of the main supporting pillars of the uni- harm the teeth, while addiction to drinking cold water verse, and perhaps may be considered the bedrock can cause rupture of blood vessels, bronchitis, bronchial of existence. The heavens were created of its vapors catarrh, and chest pain, among other cold illnesses. and the earth made of the solidification of its swelling foam, and Almighty Allaah made water the source of and the Euphrates are four of the rivers Both extremely cold and hot water are harmful for the life for everything. of Paradise.” (Reported in Sahih Muslim) nerves and to most limbs, because one of them contracts and the other dissolves. Q5 Water is cold and humid. It abates excess heat, pre- There are three simple ways to de- serves the body’s natural level of humidity, helps the Drinking exceedingly hot water dissolves and reduces termine the lightness of water: (1) by body replace otherwise absorbed or decomposed (2) accumulation of fat and other lipomatous compounds What is the pun- substances, and thins dissolved food; hence, allow- the speed of its heating and cooling; by weight; in the body. It also relieves heartburn, helps maturation, ing its benefits into the veins. or (3) by using a simple method of comparison, dissolves and expels ejecta, dampens the stomach, heats ishment of the one taking two cotton pieces of exact equal weight, and it, ruins the digestion process, relaxes the stomach, and who approaches a The best quality of potable water must dip them in two different sources of water. The piec- causes food to rise to the upper part of the stomach. es are then taken out and left to dry before weighing meet ten conditions: (1) It must be colorless Drinking hot water does not assuage the thirst; rather, fortuneteller, even them anew. The lighter piece of cotton indicates the it wilts and dulls the body, abates sexual desire, causes and transparent; (2) it must be free of odor; (3) it out of curiosity? lightness of the particular water. deleterious illnesses and aggravates most illnesses. On must be free of any foreign taste although sapid, such the other hand, drinking hot water benefits the aged, as the taste of the water of the Nile and that of the If the water is cold and humid at the source, as it Euphrates; (4) it must be light and of delicate con- moves, its potency changes as it is affected by mere sistency; (5) it must flow as surface water that issues contact with the elements. For instance, water which is exposed to northern winds and which is hidden from good and uncontaminated grounds all depend- from other directions remains cold. Similarly, the ing on the purity of the precipitation before it reaches temperament of water flowing in other directions is the ground; (6) it must travel a good distance from determined. its underground source before collecting it; (7) it must be flowing water, exposed to the sun and the Water that originates from deep underground min- air, and not hidden from the natural bleaching or eral springs also contains the same minerals, and it affects the body accordingly. decontamination process under the sun’s rays; (8) it What is the Covenant that every hands).” [Bukhaari related it in Al-Adab Al- must have a high flow rate where it is collected for Pure fresh water benefits both healthy and sick Q1 man made to Allaah during pre- Mufrad 1080 and Al-Albaanee said “Saheeh”] drinking; (9) it must be flowing and in large volume people. Cold fresh water is particularly healthier, creation? to help remove excesses and contaminated materials more pleasing, and has a distinct aesthetic taste, *Commenting on this Hadeeth, Al-Haafidh Ibn That he would recognize Allaah, the Hajar said, “This is understood from them to that collected or seeped into the streams; and finally, although one must not drink cold water on an Almighty, as his Lord and not direct be an exaggeration of good manners, and it is (10) water is best when it flows from the north to the empty stomach, or after sexual intercourse, or A immediately upon waking up from a sound any form of worship to others besides Him. good to do this if it is known that the person south, or from the west to the east. sleep, or after taking a hot bath, or even after inside near the door. However, if it is known eating fruit. However, one can drink cold wa- Is Allaah’s Name Al-Jameel ‘The (or if it is likely) that he is far from the door in Considering the above characteristics, one finds that ter after a meal, or with the meal, if necessary, Q2 Beautiful’ mentioned in the Qur’an? which case the sound of knocking with one’s the majority of the above stipulations are (also) com- and he must sip it a little at a time, and not nails will not reach him, then it is recommend- mon to four major rivers; the Nile, the Euphrates, the gulp it, or drink excessively. In this way, No, it is in the Hadeeth “The Prophet ed to knock more loudly, according to what is Jaxartes (in central Asia), and the Bactrus (in north- water does not cause any harm; instead, it A (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) stated, ‘Verily loud enough (for the person inside to hear).” ern Afghanistan). strengthens the stomach, increases sexual Allaah is Beautiful and He loves beauty.’” [Mus- [Fathul-Baaree 11/38] desire, and soothes the thirst. lim] a. Modern scientists have learned from observation Who were the people who were de- that the chemical composition of matters found Drinking lukewarm water can cause In what manner should one ring the stroyed by a strong wind? in the atmosphere of the universe is 75% hydro- Q4 soufflé, while drinking cold water does door bell or knock on the door? gen, 24% helium and 1% other elements. Q3 the opposite, yet, still water is better The People of ‘Aad, Surah Al-Ahqaf than recently drawn water. Cold water ‘Anas Ibn Maalik said, “Verily, the A (46:24). Abu Hurairah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that benefits internally more than it does A doors of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: externally, while hot water does the wa sallam) would be knocked upon with nails (of “The Jaxartes, the Bactrus, the Nile FATAWA Using the Names of Allaah as a Remedy

Shaikh ‘Abdullah al-Lihaidaan asked the Standing Com- by these Names. mittee for Academic Research and Issuing Fatawas the following question: An example of Ilhaad (deviation) in the Names of Allaah is the claim made by those who are mentioned Widespread among the people nowadays is using the in the question; that the beautiful Names of Allaah have Names of Allaah as a remedy, believing that the beau- the power to heal a huge number of diseases, based on tiful Names of Allaah have the power to heal a great research made in which they measured energy levels in number of sicknesses. They claim that each Name of the human body. They claimed to have discovered that Allaah produces an energy that prompts the immune each of the Names of Allaah produces an energy that system to work efficiently in a particular part of the prompts the immune system to work efficiently in a par- human body. ticular part of the human body. They claimed that by applying the “law of resonance” one could, simply by The way in which the remedy is administered is to re- mentioning one of the Names of Allaah, bring about im- peat the Name or a number of Names over the affected provements in the vital energy in the human body. part of the body for ten minutes. The person who does this claims that healing energy is multiplied when re- This action is false because it is a kind of Ilhaad (kind citing the verses of healing after reciting the Tasbeeh of deviation and disbelief) concerning the Names of with Allaah’s Beautiful Names. Allaah and it subjects them to degrading treatment. What is prescribed in Islam with regards to the Names We ask your highness to clarify this matter for the peo- of Allaah is to call upon Him by them, as He says (inter- ple in order to be enlightened about the command of pretation of the meaning): their Lord. “… so call on Him by them …” [Al-A’raaf 7:180] After studying the matter, the Standing Committee for Academic Research and Issuing Fatawas replied as fol- Similarly we must affirm the attributes of Allaah implied lows: by these Names, because each of these Names describe an Attribute of Allaah and it is not permissible to use Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): them for any other purpose than to call on Him by them, unless there is Shar’i (legal) evidence to that effect. “And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allaah, so call on Him by them, and leave the com- Whoever claims that they may be used in such and such pany of those who belie or deny (or utter impious a manner, or may be used to treat such and such a dis- speech against) His Names. They will be requited ease without any evidence to that effect from Sharee’ah, (recompensed) for what they used to do.” is speaking about Allaah without knowledge, and [Al-A’raaf 7:180] Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

And the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “Say (O Muhammad Salla Allaahu ‘alayhi wasallam): (But) the “Allaah has ninety-nine Names; whoever Ahsaahaa them things that my Lord has indeed forbidden are Al- (knows them, believes in them and worships Allaah accord- Fawaahish (great evil sins and every kind of unlaw- ing to them) will enter Paradise.” [Al-Bukhaari] Among ful sexual intercourse) whether committed openly or them is the greatest Name of Allaah which, if He is secretly, sins (of all kinds), unrighteous oppression, called upon by it, He will respond, and if He is asked by joining partners (in worship) with Allaah for which it, He will give. He has given no authority, and saying things about Allaah of which you have no knowledge.” No one knows how many Names Allaah has except [Al-A’raaf 7:33] Allaah Himself, and all of them are beautiful. We must believe in them and affirm what they imply of Allaah’s And Allaah is the Source of strength. perfection, majesty and might. It is Haraam (forbidden) And Allaah knows best. to practice (Ilhaad) deviation in them by rejecting all of them or any of them, or to deny the perfection of Allaah or any of the Attributes of Allaah indicated isiting the grave of Prophet Muhammad VPart 2 of 2 The way of the Sahaabah in relation to the Prophet’s Mosque (after his death) and his grave

‘Ali ibn al-Husayn (Radia-Allaahu 'anhu) saw a man entering through a gap at the grave of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) , and making Du’aa. He told him not to do that and said, “Shall I not tell you a Hadeeth that I heard from my father from my grandfather from the Messenger of Allaah (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)? ‘Do not take my grave as a place of festivity (which you visit repeatedly) and do not take your houses as graves. Send blessings upon me for your greeting will reach me no mat- ter where you are.’” [Narrated by Abu Dawood, 2042; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 1796.]

The Companions of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to enter his mosque, perform the prayer, then either leave the mosque or stay for a while, without attending the grave and making salutations to him.

They used to do this for the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) who forbade them to take his grave as a place of repeated visits. He informed them and us after them, that the prayer and supplications reach him wherever the person who sends them is. [Fat-h Al-Majeed] What about ‘Rawdatul-Jannah’? Does the grave of the Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), or the area surrounding it have any special Barakah, due to which worship around it is more rewarded by Allaah, or that Du’aas around it are answered by Allaah?

The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) informed us that between his house and his pul- pit there is a garden from the gardens of Paradise. [Agreed Upon] He established the virtue of that piece of land in relation with his HOUSE and his MINBAR (pulpit – place from where Khutbah is given), and LATER ON, his house became his grave.