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Question posed to Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree

[Q]: Is it permissible for a woman to disobey her parents if they command her not to wear the ‘abaaya?

[A]: It seems to be apparent that you, O my daughter, are from the khalaeej (the Gulf States) if in fact you are not from Saudi Arabia. It is obligatory upon the Muslim woman to wear the jilbaab. The jilbaab is an outer covering that conceals the beauty of a woman and her clothing; it covers her body from head to toe. This means that it covers the entire body.

As for the ‘abaaya that is most popular in the Gulf States, then it has taken the place of the jilbaab.

I say that if in your area the jilbaab is predominately worn by the people, then do not wear the ‘abaaya. However, if in your area or country the people predominately wear the ‘abaaya then do not obey your parents (i.e. wear the jilbaab not the ‘abayaa) as there is no obedience to the creation when it involves disobedience to the creator.

At this point I would like to clarify that the ‘abaaya of the woman is be worn upon the head, and for her to wear it upon the shoulders is an error, even if some of the people of knowledge have given verdicts that the ‘abaaya can be worn on the shoulders.

Verily, those who have given the verdict (stating) that a woman can wear the ‘abayaa on the shoulders have only done so because they were unaware that the ‘abayaa has taken the place of the jilbaab; and the jilbaab is worn from the head.

Understand this, may Allaah bless you.

Source :
http://www.en.miraath.net/content/parents-order-their-daughter-remove-her-‘abaya – Translated by Anwar Ibn ‘Arif

Source: Al-Fawaaid – A COLLECTION OF WISE SAYINGS – Imam Ibn AI-Qayyim,
Rendered into English by: Bayan Translation Services

Faith has both apparent and hidden aspects. Its apparent aspect is when it is related by the tongue and acted upon by the body. The hidden aspect is the acknowledgment of the heart, and its submission and love. Therefore, the apparent aspect of faith will be of no use for someone who does not have the hidden aspect, though his blood is spared and his wealth and children are preserved by it. And no hidden aspect will be of any use, unless there is no fear that it will be weakened, coerced or in fear of being ruined. Therefore, the failure of apparent deeds without the existence of any real prevention, means the corruption of the hidden aspect and lack of faith. Its deficiency refers to its deficiency of faith and intensity refers to its intensity of faith.

Therefore, faith is the heart and core of Islam, and certainty is the heart and core of faith. Any piece of knowledge or deed that does not make faith and certainty stronger is abnormal, and any faith that does not urge one to perform good deeds is abnormal.

Ata’ reported; ‘Ubaid Ibn Umair and I visited A’ishah radiaAllahu ‘anha, then Ibn Umair asked her: “Tell us about the most remarkable thing you have seen from the Prophet (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).”

A’ishah wept and said, “He (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) woke up one night and said to me, “O Ai’shah, let me worship my Lord alone.” She said, “I swear by Allah that I love your company and I love what pleases you.” He (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) then made ablution and started performing Salaah. He (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) kept weeping until his lap became wet, and kept weeping until the floor became wet. Bilal radiAllahu ‘anhu then came to inform him about the Fajr Salaah and found him still weeping; he radiAllahu ‘anhu said to him: “O Messenger of Allah, you are weeping when Allah has forgiven all your past and future sins.” He (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Then may I not become the most grateful servant of Allah; tonight these verses were revealed to me, so woe to those who read them without reflecting upon them: “VERILY! IN THE CREATION OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH AND THE ALTERNATION OF THE NIGHT AND THE DAY THERE ARE INDEED SIGNS FOR MEN OF UNDERSTANDING.” [Surah Al-Imran v.190]

[The hadith is transmitted by Ibn Hibban and in Albanis 'Silsilah as-Sahihah' 68 with a Good Isnaad.]

Hadith – Sahih Bukhari 3:894, Narrated Abu Huraira

Allah’s Apostle said, “Allah has ninety-nine names, i.e. one-hundred minus one, and whoever knows them will go to Paradise.”

Hadith – Sahih Bukhari 8:419, Narrated Abu Huraira

Allah has ninety-nine Names, i.e., one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly, will enter Paradise; and Allah is Witr (one) and loves ‘the Witr’ (i.e., odd numbers).

A new file has been uploaded to my website today:

• Mentioning the Beautiful Names of Allah with the Evidences – by Ash-Shaykh Yahyaa bin ‘Alee Al-Hajooree
  Translated by Abee ‘Abdil-Jaleel, Daar Al-Hadeeth [PDF]

Here are the old links which will aid you in the understanding and memorization of names of Allah:

• [Allah, subahanahu wa' Taala]
• The Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes - Shaykh Ibn Baaz
• An Explanation of the Beautiful and Most Perfect Names of Allah – Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn as-Sa’di
  The PDF version of the book Here

عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بن حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، قَالَ:”إِنَّ أَفْضَلَ عِبَادِ اللَّهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ الْحَمَّادُونَ

Imran bin Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated:

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)said: “ The best Muslims on the Day of Judgment are those who praise Allah highly.”

Collected by At-Tabarani in Al-Kabeer # 14673. Shaykh Al-Albani graded this hadeeth as being Saheeh in Jami’ #1571.

Benefits for this topic:

Muhammad ibn Abdur Rauf Al-Manaawee commented on this hadeeth in Faydul Qadeer. He wrote :

1. The best people on the Day of Judgment refer to the Day of reward and punishment. That is the day where the veil will be lifted and whatever is unknown will become known. That is the day where the results for actions will be given.

2. Those who praise Allah highly refers to the people frequently praise Allah with His most beautiful characteristics: belonging to Him only. These people regularly praise Allah during good and bad times. Allah deserves praises from all mankind all the time.

Al-Hamdulilah

Translated by Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle, Doha, Qatar 1431

Related Links:

• AlHamdulillah – Meaning and Explanation – from Tafseer Ibn Katheer – Surah Fatiha

• The Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes - Shaykh Ibn Baaz
• An Explanation of the Beautiful and Most Perfect Names of Allah – Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn as-Sa’di
  The PDF version of the book Here

The Future is for Islam

Shaykh al-Albani [1] , Source: Silsilatul-Ahaadeethus-Saheehah (pp.6-8),

Al-Istiqaamah Magazine , Issue No.2 – Safar 1417H / July 1996

“Allaah – the Mighty and Majestic – said:

“It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all other religions, no matter how much the disbelievers detest it.” [Soorah as-Saff 61:9].

We are given the good tidings in this verse that the future is for Islaam, which will gain dominance, ascendancy and rule over all other religions. Some people may think that this was fulfilled in the time of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and the Rightly Guided Khaleefahs (successors) and the righteous kings – but that is not the case. Rather, only a part of this true promise was fulfilled then – as the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam indicated in his saying:

“Night and day will not pass away until al-Laat and al-’Uzzaa are worshipped.” So ‘Aaishah radiallaahu ‘anhaa said: O Messenger of Allaah! I thought that when Allaah sent down:

“It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all other religions, no matter how much the disbelievers detest it.”

that it would be complete. He sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: “There will be of that what Allaah wishes.” 2

There are other ahaadeeth which show how far Islaam will reach and dominate and how far it will spread, such that there is no doubt that the future is for Islaam, by the permission and favour of Allaah. So I will quote what I am able to from these ahaadeeth and hopefully they will strengthen the determination of the workers for Islaam; and be a proof against those who are indifferent and those who have despaired!

Firstly: “Indeed Allaah gathered up the earth for me so that I saw its east and its west; and indeed the dominion of my Ummah will reach what was gathered up for me from it.” 3 And even clearer than it and more general is the hadeeth:

Secondly: “This affair will reach what is reached by the night and the day; and Allaah will not leave a dwelling of brick, nor fur, except that Allaah will cause this Deen to enter it – bringing honour or humiliation. Honour which Allaah gives to Islaam and humiliation which Allaah will give to disbelief.” 4

… Continue to read the full article @ The Future is for Islam by Shaykh al-Albânî