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Fauxtwa- (a faux/fake fatwa)-a a religious decree generated by individuals whom are not scholars, either online (by sheikh google ibn interwebz) or in real life by people who have not read very much and like to jump to conclusions and call everything haram, because obviously, everything is haram, duh.

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Salman Rushdie has a new memoir called Joseph Anton - about living in hiding after Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for his death in 1989, in response to his novel The Satanic Verses. From the Jon Powers commentary:

For starters, the ayatollah’s death sentence meant choosing a new, non-Asian identity — Joseph Anton — which came from combining the first names of Joseph Conrad and Anton Chekhov. It meant adjusting to live-in bodyguards and having to ask permission to do the simplest things, like meeting his son.

And forget about those cool government “safe houses” from spy novels. Rushdie had to rent places to stay — then got stuck with the leases when his protectors thought it necessary to move. He had to do all this while the Thatcher government treated him as an expensive troublemaker, the ghastly British media reviled his character, and several famous writers suggested that Rushdie had only himself to blame for the fatwa.

You see, Rushdie suffered from liberal society’s version of the taint. When some group claims to be offended by a book or movie, it quickly comes to be believed that this book or movie surely must be offensive somehow. Why else would people be so angry? From this, it follows naturally that the offending party ought to apologize — Rushdie was constantly being asked to apologize — even if the claim that his book insulted Islam is wrong and the people he’s supposed to apologize to have called for his murder

Tasting Food While Fasting

The first question of Fatwa no. 9845

Q 1: Some scholars maintain that it is permissible for a woman to taste the food she is preparing while fasting to see if it is seasoned properly, on condition that nothing reaches her throat. Is this view correct?

A: It is permissible for a fasting person to taste the food during the daytime in Ramadan, if necessary, and their Sawm (Fast) is still valid as long as they do not deliberately swallow anything of it.

May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’

Member: `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan
Deputy Chairman: Abdul-Razzaq `Afify
Chairman:`Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

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The Trial of the Believer

Question:
If a person is befallen with a sickness or is trialled in his person or wealth, how does he know whether that trial is a test or Allāh’s Anger?

Answer:
Allāh trials His slaves with good and bad, difficulty and ease. He may test them to elevate their rank, to exalt their mention and to multiply their good deeds, as He does with the Prophets and Messengers and the righteous from His worshippers. The Messenger of Allāh (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam) stated: “The most severely tested of the people are the Prophets, then the righteous and then those closest to them.” [2]

And sometimes He does this as a recompense for sins and wrongdoing; thus, the punishment is hastened as Allāh states:

“And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much.”

(Surah Al-Shūrā, 42:30)

So predominately, the human being falls short [in his duty] and does not fulfill what is obligatory upon him; therefore, whatever befalls him, it is a result of his sins and failings in his duty to Allāh. But when one of the righteous worshippers of Allāh is tested with sickness and the like, then indeed this is from the test of the Prophets and Messengers, elevating them in rank, magnifying their rewards and making them examples for others in patience and contentedness.

In short, the test may be to elevate a person in rank and magnify their reward, as Allāh does with the Prophets and those from the people of good; or it may be to expiate sins as Allāh says:

“Whosoever works evil, will have the recompense thereof.”

(Surah An-Nisā, 4:123)

And the statement of the Messenger of Allāh (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallaam):

“No affliction, nor grief, nor hardship, nor sadness, nor harm befalls a Muslim, even being pricked by a thorn, except that Allāh expiates some of his sins due to it.” [3] And his statement: “If Allāh wants good for a person, He afflicts him with trials.” [4] Perhaps this may be a hastened punishment due to sins and delay of repentance as found in the ḥadīth of the Prophet: “When Allāh wants good for His worshiper, He hastens his punishment in this world; and if He wants evil for him, He withholds (his punishment) until He fulfills it on the Day of Resurrection.” This narration is collected by al-Tirmidhī, and he grades it hasan. [5]

— Shaykh ‘Abd Al ‘Azīz ibn Ibn Bāz (rahimahullaah)

[Source: From the Noble Scholar of Islām ‘Abd Al ‘Azīz ibn Bāz | Translated by: Abū Al Ḥasan Mālik Ādam Al Akhdar (al-Rahmaniyyah Publishing المكتبة الرحمانية السلفية)]

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The means that will help a Muslim to wake up for Fajr prayer

Question: What are the means that will help a Muslim to wake up for the morning prayer? Bearing in mind that he goes to bed early, but does not wake up until after the sun has risen.

Answer: It is an obligation upon every Muslim to fear Allaah, and to pray the five prescribed prayers at their appointed times in the Masjid along with the Muslim congregation. He must be vigilant in carrying out all of the means that will aid him upon this. And from the ways that will help him stand for the Fajr prayer with the congregation are:

1) He (should) sleep early;

2) Set an alarm clock to the appropriate hour so that he gets up for the prayer on time and attends it in congregation; and

3) He must strive in imploring Allaah for success and assistance.

He should also repeat the legislated words of remembrance before he goes to sleep. By doing so, Allaah will grant him success – in shaa` Allaah – in rising up for the prayer on time, and performing it with the rest of the Jamaa’ah.

[Ibn Baaz; Majmoo` Fataawaa wa Maqaalaat Mutanawi`ah, vol. 8.|Translated by: Umm Sufyaan Fatimah]

Why islam prohibits music

Question: One of those who recently embraced Islaam, is asking why Islaam has prohibited music; So what should I say to him?

Response: Islaam has prohibited music because it enters [and settles in] the heart, and remains there and distracts it from the remembrance of Allaah.

So [know] that man has been created [only] to worship Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall [alone][1], so when his heart becomes attached to music, it prevents it from the remembrance of Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall, and because of that, you find those who are passionate about music and singing - walking along [the path] and doing such-and-such with their hands - it is as if they are playing the music[al instrument], and that is because it has preoccupied their minds and hearts.

And Islaam requires of the muslm that his orientation is always [inclined] towards Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala), because therein lies his welfare and his [genuine] happiness [and pleasure in this world and the Hereafter]. So, [go and] tell him this.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen
Fataawa Mu’aasirah - Page 441
Liqaa.aat al-Baab al-Maftooh - No.1103

Footnote:
[1] {And I did not create the Jinn or mankind, except that they should worship Me}, Soorah adh-Dhaariyaat, Aayah 156

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Anon asked: How come muslims don’t let people be have sex errywhere and be gay and shit doe? and how come you gotta wear da hijab?

Muslim girl: Wellllll, in my opinion people should be allowed to do whatever they want as long as they bother me about my hijab (I AM NOT OPPRESED!!!). I mean as long as like they don’t do bad stuff (omg like killing, killing is bad) or be racist (racists are dumb!!!) people could do anything they want. I wear hijab because I want to ok!!! I started wearing them when i felt ready (yesterday) and it was my choice, I think though people shouldn’t be so anal about them, I wear it all the time though (except weddings, parties, at school, at the beach, when I’m at my boyfriends house).

I hope that clears it up for you anon.

How to attain Al-Khushoo' in the Prayer

Question: How is it possible for us to gain Al-Khushoo’ (humility) in and outside of the prayer and during recitation of the Quran?

Answer: Al-Khushoo’ is the essence and core of the prayer. And it means the presence and attendance of the heart. And that the heart of the person who is praying does not wander left and right. However if the person senses something that will divert him away from (this) Al-Khushoo’, then he must seek refuge with Allah from the Outcast Shaytaan just as the Messenger sallahu ‘alayhi wasallam instructed us to do.[1]

And there is no doubt that the Shaytaan is extremely assiduous upon spoiling all acts of worship especially the Salah which is the most superior act of worship after the Two Testimonies. Thus, He (Shaytaan) comes to the Musalli (Individual who is praying) and says (or whispers): Remember this and that.[2] And he causes him to indulge in thoughts and ideas that are of no benefit and which leave his head soon as he concludes from the prayer.

Therefore it is upon a person to strive with the utmost ambition to devote himself towards Allah the Mighty and Majestic and if he feels anything from these misgivings and devilish insinuations to seek refuge with Allah from the Outcast Shaytaan whether he is Raki’ (bowing), in the Tashahhud, sitting, (standing) or in any position from his prayer.

(Lastly) from the greatest means that will aid one in attaining Al-Khushoo’ in the prayer is that he visualizes himself standing in front of Allah the All-Mighty and that he is confiding in his Lord subhanahu wa ta’ala.

Footnotes: [1]Muslim(2203). [2] Bukhari(608) and Muslim(291)

Taken from: Fataawa Arkaanil Islaam lish Shaykh Al-‘Uthaymeen. Q#244

Translator: Abu Fouzaan Qaasim

What is the Jilbab?

Q: Today there is much talk about the ruling of the woman to cover her face. There are women who argue that some scholars allow the woman to show her face and have her ‘Abâ’ah on the shoulders. Their argument is that there are differences of opinions on the matter. Does every difference of opinion allow that you can follow any scholar? What is the ruling on the french abaya?

A: None other than the Ahl-ul-Ahwa, the people of desires, argue with differences of opinions. They love to follow their desires.

With regards to those who fear Allah, he does not argue with differences of opinions. He argues with the evidence.

There are differences of opinions. Almost every Fiqh question has different opinions. Hence Allaah (djallâ wa ‘ala) commanded us to refer to the Qur’an and Sunnah:

فإن تنازعتم في شيء فردوه إلى الله والرسول إن كنتم تؤمنون بالله واليوم الآخر

“And if you get into a dispute about something, then entrust the decision to Allah and messenger, if ye believe in Allah and the Last Day.” [4:59]

There are, as I said differences of opinions. However, it is not permissible for us to follow the opinions consistent with our lusts and desires and leave the proof just because it conflicts with our desires. It is not allowed. We are obliged to follow opinions consistent with the Qur’an and Sunnah when it comes to the veil and everything else.

You know that the evidences say that the veil is obligatory and that its obligation was the last one revealed to the messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Allah ordered his wives, daughters, and the believing women to cover themselves. How can one say that the Muslim woman is not obliged to cover themselves and that it was only specific to the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) wives? When, Allah says:

يا أيها النبي قل لأزواجك وبناتك ونساء المؤمنين يدنين عليهن من جلابيبهن

“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters - and [all] believing women - that they [outside the home] carefully wrap their outer garments.” [33:59]

Then an ignorant person comes and says that the believing women are not obliged to wear the Jilbâb. Does a wise person say this? Only a malicious person and one who follows his desires speaks that way.

She should not wear the ‘Abâ’ah to beautify herself. She should wear it to hide her body and the beauty of her clothing. She should put it on top of her head and let it cover down to the feet. She should not wear it to beautify herself. She should wear it to cover her beauty.

As regards the French abaya and other than that, they are prohibited and not permissable if they beautify her and do not cover the beauty.

‘Abâ’ah should not be placed on the shoulders. Who says that she should wear it on his shoulders? ‘Abâ’ah is just like Jilbâb: it is placed on the head and covers down to the feet. The purpose is that her head, neck and the rest of the body is covered.

[‘Allama Sâlih bin Fawzan al-Fawzaan; Tammul’ât FI Akhir Surat IL-Ahzab, p. 416-417; Madjmû’atu Rasâ’il Da’wiyyah wa Manhadjiyyah]

Sufism in Islaam

Question: What is the ruling in Islam concerning Sufism?

Answer: Sufism, there is no Sufism in Islam, this is an innovation. Sufism is an innovation, it is not from Islam.

Thus it is upon those who have fallen into Sufism to repent to Allah the Exalted.

And it is upon them to return to the Sunnah.

And it is upon them to return to that which the pious predecessors were upon from uprightness and firmness upon the Deen of Allah and following the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah are upon him, and following the rightly guided successors.

This is the pure unadulterated methodology.

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings are upon him said:

This nation will divide into seventy three sects all of them will be in the fire except one. They said: Who are they oh Messenger of Allah? He replied: Those who are upon what I and my companions are upon.

Thus there is no safety and security except by following the Minhaj of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings are upon, him and his companions.

And Sufism is not from the Minhaj of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah are upon him, and it is not from the Minhaj of his companions, and it is not from the Minhaj of the virtuous generations; rather it is something newly invented in Islam.

And it (Sufism) contains a great deal of deviations; some of which contains grave worship and shirk with Allah the Exalted and belief in the dead.

Thus Sufism also contains polytheism.

Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (hafithahuAllah)
Translated by Rasheed ibn Estes ibn Estes Barbee

“Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: There is nothing wrong with doing wudoo’ inside the bathroom if necessary, and saying Bismillaah at the beginning, because saying Bismillaah is obligatory according to some scholars, and is strongly encouraged according to the majority. So he should do that, and the ruling on it being makrooh is waived, because such rulings are waived when it is necessary to say Bismillaah. A person is commanded to say Bismillaah when starting to do wudoo’, so he should say it and complete his wudoo’.”

—Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn Baaz, 10/28

If the Imaam goes to Ruku before those praying behind him finish recitation of Soorah Faatihah, do they go into Sujood or complete its recitation?

In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy

Answer: Indeed, this (affair) is based on the research concerning whether recitation of Soorah Faatihah is obligatory upon those praying behind the Imaam or whether the (obligation of reciting faatihah is carried out) by the Imaam (on behalf of those praying behind him). 

That which the majority of the people of knowledge say–the majority of the Sahaabah (radiyallaahu-anhum), as Shaikh Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah and a group of the people of knowledge attributed to them is that the (obligation) of reciting Faatihah in the loud prayer is carried out by the Imaam on behalf of those praying behind him.  

So if this is the case, then those praying behind the Imaam do not have to recite Faatihah according to this (statement/opinion); and if they recite some of it (i.e. in the instance where they are unable to finish it before the Imaam goes into ruku etc), then that would be sufficient.

The second saying/view is that which a number of the scholars of research hold to be preponderant and it is that recitation of Faatihah is waajib upon the Imaam and those praying behind the Imaam or that it is a pillar (of the prayer).  And the evidence for this is the statement of the Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam):

I have divided prayer between Myself and My servant into two halves, and My servant shall have what he has asked for.  When the servant says:  All praise belongs to Allaah the Rabb of all the Worlds…..to the end of the hadeeth. 

The naming of Al-Faatihah with the name ‘Prayer’ and it being a section of it shows that it is a pillar within it.  Likewise is the statement of Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam): 

Perhaps you were reciting behind your imam?” We said: Yes, that is so, O Messenger of Allaah. He said: “Do not do that, except for the Opening of the Book (al- for there is no prayer for the one who does not recite it. 

This shows the obligation of reciting Faatihah; and based upon this statement/view, the performer of the prayer goes along with what is possible and what he is able with regards to following the Imaam.  So if he is able to recite some of the (aayaat) of Faatihah, he is excused from the rest of it when the Imaam pronounces the Takbeer (i.e. when the Imaam pronounces the takbeer before going into ruku).  Therefore, it has occurred to you from this that according to one of these statements/views is that the one praying behind the Imaam is obligated to follow the Imaam when he goes into ruku, and he should leave recitation of  Faatihah because the Imaam has moved on to another pillar and that is the ruku.  

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