A report which is often misquoted to support the abovementioned fallacious view is as follows from Imam Muslim: The blessed Companion Talha (r) says: I passed along with the Prophet Õáì Çááå Úáíå æÓáã across some people who were on the tips of the palm-trees. The Prophet Õáì Çááå Úáíå æÓáã asked, What are they doing? Some people said, They are fecundating the tree. They insert the male into the female and the tree stands fecundated. The … [Read more...]
RAF-E-YADAIN IN SALAAT
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December 22, 2010 by
With regards to your specific query, firstly the claim that the Hadith which mentions Raf-ul-yadayn (raising of the hands) before and after ruku only is Mutawaatir is questionable. (see I’elaa-us-sunan vol.3 pg.80)Secondly, the Hanafi are not the sole holders of the view that Raf-ul-yadayn should not be done. Instead, thee are other eminent Mujtahideen also who are of the same view, i.e. Imaam Sufyaan al-Thawri (ra), Imaam Maalik (ra) – according … [Read more...]
Handshake with Women
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December 16, 2010 by
A: The Ulama have understood the word, ‘take by the hand’ in this tradition to mean that, ‘Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to obey the request of that slave woman totally’, i.e. the literal meaning is not intended. This is the understanding of Haafiz ibn Hajar (RA) (Fathul Baari vol.10 pg.602), Allaamah al-Ainiy (Umdatul Qaari vol.22 pg.141) and Allaamah al-Qastalaaniy (Irshaadus saariy vol.13 pg.91) In fact, Sayyyidatuna … [Read more...]
What is Istikhaara?
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November 9, 2009 by
WHAT IS ISTIKHAARAH? Istikhaarah is to seek guidance from Allah when one is faced with a problem to which no solution is apparent. Whenever a person is faced with a difficult problem, or becomes hesitant in making a decision and his knowledge of the matter is insufficient to guide him then after seeking advice from trusted friends he should turn to Allah and beseech His grace. He should willingly and with an open heart and mind supplicate for … [Read more...]
Du’aas for all Occasions
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November 9, 2009 by
DU'AAS FOR ALL OCCASIONS When Beginning any Work: Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem In the name of Allah, Most Kind, Most Merciful Before Going to Sleep: Allaahumma bi-Ismika Amuwtu Wa Ahyaa O Allah, With Your name do I live and Die On Awakening: Alhamdu lillaahil lladhiy Ahyaanaa Ba-`ada maa Amaatanaa Wa Ilayhin Nushuwr Praise be to Allah who gave us life after giving us death and to … [Read more...]
Supplication is a Cure
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November 9, 2009 by
Supplication is from the most beneficial types of healing, it is the enemy of illness and affliction - repressing it and treating it, preventing its occurrence, removing it or at least alleviating it. It is the weapon of the believer as is reported by al-Haakim in his 'Mustadrak' from the hadeeth of Alee bin Abee Taalib (RA) from the … [Read more...]
