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Woe to Every Unjust Husband – Shaykh Ibn al-Uthaimeen
Woe to Every Unjust Husband
Taken from Sheikh Uthamin’s tafsir of Sura Al Mutaffiffun (chapter 83)
Allah says what can be translated as
1 Woe to Al Mutaffififun (those who give less in measure and weight)
2 Those who when they have to receive by measure from men demand full measure
3 And when they have to give by measure or weight to men give less than due
4 Do they not think that they will be resurrected (for reckoning)
5 On a great day
6 The day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the Alamin (all that exits)
Sheikh Uthamin said concerning the explanation of Chapter Al-Mutaffinfin (Woe) The word woe is repeated in the Quran many times and according to what is most correct it is a statement of threat by which Allah threatens those whom oppose His command or indulge in what He has prohibited them from.
And the prohibition is mentioned in the sentence following the threat. Therefore in this case Allah the Exalted says woe be to Al Mutaffififun
So who are these Al Mutaffififun?
These Al Mutaffififun are explained in the next verse He said :
(Those who when they have to receive by measure from men demand full measure)
(And when they have to give by measure or weight to men they give less than what is due)
(Those who when they have to receive by measure from men demand full measure)
Meaning when they buy from the people that which is weighed they demand from the people their rights in full without any deficiency (And when they have to give by measure or weight to men they give less than what is due) But if they are weighing or they are the ones selling the weighed meat or selling something which is measured they give a weight that is deficient (they give less than what is due) Therefore they demand their rights in full and they are deficient in giving others their rights So they combined two affairs they combine greed and stinginess. Greed in demanding his rights in full without any leniency or forgiveness and stinginess because he does not give the full weight that is incumbent upon him. This example that Allah the Exalted mentions concerning the weigh and measure is just an example therefore it also applies to everything which is similar to this. Therefore everyone who demands their rights in full when they are due to receive rights but they don’t give full rights when the rights are due from them then they are included in these noble verses.
An example of this is the husband who wants from his wife that she gives him all of his rights in full and he is not lenient in any of his rights. But when it is time to give his wife her rights then he is lackadaisical and he does not give her that which is due her. And there are so many complaints from the women about this type of husband. And with Allah refuge is sought.
To the extent that many of the husbands want from their wives that they give them all of their rights but they don’t give their wives all of their rights and possibility the husbands will fall short in giving their wives most of the basic rights such as spending on them and living with them in kindness and other than that.
Verily oppressing another person is more severe than a person oppressing himself concerning the rights of Allah because the person oppressing himself concerning the rights of Allah is beneath the will of Allah if it is a sin other that shirk. If Allah wants to He will forgive the person and if He wants to He will punish the person. But in regards to the rights of the people there has to be compensation given. And for this reason the Prophet peace and blessing are upon him said (to his companions) who do you consider to be the bankrupt person. They said the one from us who does not have any currency or any possessions.
He (the Prophet peace and blessings are upon him) said Verily the bankrupt person from my nation is the one who will come on the Day of Judgment with good deeds the size of a mountain (meaning a lot of good deeds). So he will come with these good deeds but he has oppressed this person and he abused this person and he hit this person and he took the wealth from this person. Therefore this person he oppressed will take from his good deeds and that person will take from his good deeds and this person will take from his good deeds and if his good deeds run out before he repays that which he owes then he will be given the sins of those he wronged and their sins will be flung on top of him and then he will be flung into the fire.
So my advice to those who are lackadaisical or negligent concerning the rights of there spouses is that they fear Allah the Mighty and Majestic because the Prophet peace and blessings are upon him advised with this during the biggest gathering that the Islamic world witnessed during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah peace and blessings are upon him on the day of Arafat during the farewell pilgrimage.
He said fear Allah concerning the women because verily you took them as a trust from Allah and you have been permitted to have intimate relationships with them by the word of Allah.
Also you will find that some of the parents desire for their children to give them all of their rights in a perfect manner. So they want for their children to honor them and give them their rights and to give them money and to give physical help and everything type of honor possible but he is neglectful concerning his children and he does not give his children their rights. We say that this person is Al Mutaf (those who give less in measure and weight) That father who wants for his children to honor him to the maximum all the while he is neglectful concerning their rights we say to him you are Al Mutaf (those who give less in measure and weight).
We say to him remember the statement of Allah the Exalted (what can be translated as)
1 Woe to Al Mutaffififun (those who give less in measure and weight)
2 Those who when they have to receive by measure from men demand full measure
3 And when they have to give by measure or weight to men give less than due
Translated by Rasheed Barbee
The following is a summary translation taken from http://www.ibnothaimeen.com
http://mtws.posterous.com/woe-to-every-unjust-husband
Baby Showers: Permissible or Not? – Shaykh Abdul-Qaadir Al-Junayd
Baby Showers: Permissible or Not?
Shaykh Abdul-Qaadir Al-Junayd
Questioner: As-Salaamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullaah, Yaa Shaykh.
Shaykh: Wa Alaykum As-Salaam wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh;
Questioner: How are you, Shaykh?
Shaykh: Hayaakumullaah.
Questioner: Hayakumullaah. Shaykh, I asked you a question yesterday, about an issue…
Shaykh: You asked me what?
Questioner: I asked you a question yesterday about an issue, however, I wish to repeat the question for clarity.
Shaykh: Go ahead.
Questioner: The intent behind the question is as follows: What is the ruling regarding the events that are held wherein gifts are given to the parents on the occasion of a new child; it is the event which is held when the mother is within her 7th or 8th month of pregnancy wherein she invites the sisters, and they buy clothes for the new baby. This is something, O Shaykh, which is known within this land to be from the disbelievers. So is it permissible for the Muslim woman or no?
Shaykh: My brother, may Allaah bless you, a known custom within the lands of the Muslims is that when the woman gives birth to a daughter or son, then the people visit her to congratulate her and supplicate for this baby; and they bring some gifts with them. the women gather within the house for what occasion? (It is) the occasion of this new baby. They bring with them some food, gifts, and the like. This is known with the lands of the Muslims. Is that which is with you done in this manner?
Questioner: No, Shaykh.
Shaykh: Or is it as you mentioned, they gather a month or two months before the birth?
Questioner: Yes, like this, Shaykh. Here in America they do it when the mother is in her 7th or 8th month of pregnancy.
Shaykh: Na’am. This manner (of doing it) who was the first ones to do it?
Questioner: I didn’t hear you, Shaykh.
Shaykh: This manner, of doing it a month or two before (the birth); where did it come from?
Questioner: From the disbelievers in this land.
Shaykh: All of them (the disbelievers) do it in this manner?
Questioner: Ay Na’am.
Shaykh: Then if the manner is like this, then it is not permissible for the Muslim to do it because it is from the perspective of imitation (of the disbelievers). If the Muslims do it in this manner; before the birth by a two months whereas this is the custom of the disbelievers, then it is not permissible for the Muslims to do it. As for celebrating after the birth; and giving gifts for the child, then this is known amongst the Muslims as well as the non-Muslims. Clear?
Questioner: Clear, O Shaykh, may Allaah bless you. May Allaah reward you.
Shaykh: And you as well.
Questioner: As-Salaamu Alaykum.
Shaykh: Hayaakumullaah. Wa Alaykum as-Salaam
Translated By: Raha ibn Donald Batts
Question Posed On: 15 Rabi’ Ath-Thani 1434 H./Feb. 25, 2013
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Veiled sisters uploading their pictures on the internet – Shaykh Haamid ibn Al Khamis Al Junaibee
Veiled sisters uploading their pictures on the internet
A warning from Shaykh Haamid ibn Al Khamis Al Junaibee
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[Watch the Video with English Captions Here]
Question:
A questioner from France says: As salaamu alaikum, jazakaAllahu khrain O Shaykh. What is your view concerning the woman who places her picture wearing niqab, even though her face is covered, on the internet forums and other places? Keeping in mind, this is a fitna for the young men. May Allah bless you.
Shaykh Haamid ibn Al Khamis Al Junaibee:
You know, I don’t know—Subana Allah—some of the women, what do they want from this? What do they want by uploading these pictures, even those who upload their pictures in which they are wearing niqab, or a woman with her face covered, what does she want from this?
This is not done by someone with insight and wisdom and this is evidence of an ignorant way of thinking. What benefit is gained by uploading a picture of a woman wearing niqab, for example? And the evil is greater if she uploads a picture of herself. It is as though she is saying to them: “Look at me,” whether she is wearing niqab or not; along with the beautification or the eyes and other than that.
I say: My general advice to the women: Fear Allah O women, those who enter the internet forums and internet websites, and the social networking sites such as twitter and the other websites. Fear Allah. Whether addressing the men, or chatting with the men, uploading pictures, and going to great lengths in this matter. This is a great door to evil, the magnitude of it is only known to Allah.
And Allah knows the situation of these affairs based on these forums and websites, from the abundance of evil that occurs from some of the people due to these affairs; whether it is by the private messages, or by connecting through other means, or by sending emails, or other than that from the means that some men use to catch women.
And sometimes it occurs between a man who is religiously committed and a woman who is religiously committed. Fear Allah O daughters of the Muslims!!
By Allah, surely I know specific people, I know specific people, and I do not say this from the standpoint of mentioning stories and tales, but rather from the standpoint of inciting fear and alarm, this is the standpoint I am coming from. A woman and a man fell into fornication. Both of them were students of knowledge, both of them were students of knowledge. I know them specifically. We ask Allah for safety and security.
Thus beware, beware—may Allah bless you—beware beware! The person must stay far away from the doors of evil and he must make an escape from them; fleeing.
Whoever needs to connect with someone, whether it is for marriage, or engagement, the connection should occur from the females, from your family, your relatives, from this method. And do not open this door upon yourself! Because this door is a door of evil, such that if it is open it is not about to close except with great evil. We seek refuge in Allah. We ask Allah for safety and security.
Translated by Rasheed ibn Estes Barbee
Translator’s note: The Shaykh has written tazkiyah from Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahab Al Aqeel
Related Links:
- Some Valuable Advice To Those Using The Internet and How should the woman behave when it comes to the internet?- Shaykh Ubaid Al-Jabiri
- The Communication Between Men and Women Over the Internet
- The Ruling On Putting Personal Pictures In Social Networks [like Facebook, Twitter and etc]
- Some of the Muslims spend too much time on the internet. Sometimes they even delay their prayers because of this. What is your advice to them? – Shaykh Muhammad ‘Umar Baazmool – Bakkah.Net
Can A Woman Pray Wearing Niqab? – Answered by Shaykh Uthaymeen
Can A Woman Pray Wearing Niqab?
Answered by Shaykh Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah)
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Question:
Noble Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, what is the ruling for the woman wearing gloves and niqab while she establishes the prayer?
Shaykh Uthaymeen:
As for her wearing gloves, then no problem if she is not in a state of Ihram (performing the rites of Hajj). As for wearing niqab then she has no need to wear niqab if there are no men around her, those who are not her close relatives. (Meaning those she can never marry) Thus she uncovers her face and she does not wear niqab.
As for if there are men around her who are not her close relatives then she drapes her khimar over her face such that they do not see her. And when she wants to prostrate she uncovers her face so that her forehead can directly touch the place of prostration.
Translated by Rasheed ibn Estes Barbee
Masjid Tawheed wa Sunnah
http://mtws.posterous.com/can-a-woman-pray-wearing-niqab-answered-by-sh
Related Links:
- What is the dress of the woman in the Prayer - By Shaykh Muhadith Muhammad Nasir- Deen Al-Albaani [PDF]
- The Ruling on Women Covering their Feet in Prayer – Shaykh Muhammad Al-Imaam
- Q/A – When a women prays in her home, how much should she cover – Shaykh Falaah (mp3/arabic-english)
- Ruling on women uncovering their hands and feet in Salah - Fatwas of Nur `Ala Al-Darb
Teaching the child Kalimatut-Tawheed (Laa Ilaaha Illallah – There is no god/deity deserving of worship in truth except Allah)
Teaching the child Kalimatut-Tawheed
(Laa Ilaaha Illallah – There is no god/deity deserving of worship in truth except Allah)
From the book “Taribeeyatul-Awlaad fee Dhaw’il-Kitaab was Sunnah” (Educating the Children in the Light of the Book (Qur’aan) and the Sunnah), introduced by Ash-Shaykh, Al-Aalim, Ar-Rabbaaniyy (the educator) Saalih inb Fawzaan Al-Fawzaan (May Allah preserve him upon good) and prepared by Abdus-Salaam Ibn Abdillah Sulaymaan (May Allah preserve him upon good).
Point 12: Teaching the child the Statement of At-Tawheed (Tawheed is to single out Allah alone, in all acts of worship).
So the first of what the child begins with in speech, obligatory upon al-waalidayn (the father and mother), is teaching him Kalimatut-Tawheed, and to instruct to it.
Ibn Abbaas (May Allah be pleased with his father and him) narrates that An-Nabiyy (the Prophet) (Allah’s peace and blessings upon him) said: ((Establish upon your children the first statement, Laa Ilaaha Illallah and instruct them at the time of death Laa Ilaaha Illallah)).
Umm Sulaym (May Allah be pleased with her), used to teach her son Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) to say: Laa Ilaaha Illallah (There is no god deserving of worship in truth except Allah). Say: I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and that was before Al-Fitaam (the end of 2 year suckling or nursing period of a baby from his mother).
It must be repeated in front of him, and this is pertaining to the mother and she plays with him. It then becomes habitual. To bring about understanding, she explains to him a simple explanation teaching him its meaning.
He knows that Allah is One, and He has no partner(s). He is Al-Khaaliq (The Creator). He is above the heavens, and He rises above His Arsh (Throne). He is fully aware (in sight and knowledge) over us and knowledgeable of our affairs. He hears and sees. Verily He is Al-Qaadir (His will and decree is over everything).
Trusting upon Allah becomes habitual and Allah is Ash-Shaafee (the One Who cures and gives good health). It is obligatory upon us to love Him and to worship Him. Likewise, the child is to be taught to love An-Nabiyy (Allah’s peace and blessings upon him), and to obey him. He is to be told something regarding his (An-Nabiyy) behaviour and his traits. That he loved children and played with them and similar to that of what she teaches him of their understanding.
It is repeated upon them: ((Who is your Lord? Who is your Prophet? What is your Religion?)) and ((Where is Allah?)).
He learns about love of the Companions (May Allah be pleased with them all) and the righteous (May Allah have mercy upon them). He memorises Al-Faatihah, Suratul-Ikhlaas and Al-Mu’awwidhatayn ( Suratul-Falaq and Suratun-Naas).
Aboo Abdir-Rahmaan Abdur-Raqeeb
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Women Callers Teaching in the Mosques – Imaam Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee
Bismillaah Al-Hamdulillaah wa salatu wa salaamu ‘ala rasulullaah
Amma-ba’d
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Below is an excellent yet brief discussion from the Hadeeth scholar of the era, al-Imaam Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah), regarding an aspect of the role of women in da’wah. I have discussed this issue many times over the years with my brothers in the da’wah and always inclined towards the position that women should attend the duroos of the Salafi mashayikh and tullaabul-’ilm and not insist on women establishing circles in the Masaajid, claiming that “they will attract an all-female audience!”
Indeed is it known that the Prophets and Messengers (alaihimus-salaatu was-salaam) were all male, and was not said by those who believed and followed them, “Why has Allaah not sent a female Messenger for the women?”. The Prophets were sent by Allaah (subhaanahu wa ta’aala) and they came with Revelation for their particular nation, which would consist of males and females, they would judge between them by way of the Book that they were sent with, amongst the males and females – and our Lord oppresses no one. This continued until the sending of our Messenger Muhammad (salallaahu ‘alaihi wassallam) – the finality and seal of the Prophets sent to the whole of mankind and jinn, male and female.
This of course does not exclude the women from teaching as is well-known in Islaam. Shaikh al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) stated:
“So, if there is found amongst the women today, those who were given something from knowledge and sound understanding derived from the Book and Sunnah, then there is no problem that she has a private sitting in her house or in one of the homes of the sisters, this is better for them.” (See below the full quote).
This is the woman who is firmly grounded in knowledge – affirmed by those who are known for knowledge themselves. Not merely a sister who sets herself up as a teacher (and starts teaching in her home) without being grounded in knowledge or is unknown to the Scholars and the students of knowledge. She should be known to the scholars and/or the students of knowledge who, in turn, are themselves well-known …..
Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul-Wāhid Alam
Salafi Publications, Birmingham, England.
Women Callers Teaching in the Mosques
Imaam Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee (d.1420H)
Translation by Abu Suhayl Anwar Wright
Imaam Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee (d.1420H) – rahimahullaah – said whilst mentioning the benefits extracted from the hadeeth (no. 2680) in as-Saheehah (6/401),
in it is the permissibility of making promises (al-waâd) and al-Bukhaaree (d.256H) inserted a chapter heading for this hadeeth with the name, Should there be a day of learning made specifically for the women?
I say (al-Albaanee):
As for what has become widespread here in Damascus in recent times from the women going to and from the mosques at particular times to have lessons from one of them (i.e. the other women) who call themselves women callers (daaiyaat) as they claim, then that is from the newly invented matters which were not present during the time of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) or the time of the Salafus-Saalih. Rather, that which was known is that they must be taught by the righteous Scholars in a particular place just as it comes in this hadeeth, or they were taught in the lessons of the men, but separate from them in the mosque if possible. If the case is not like this, they will be overtaken by the men, and knowledge would not be able to be obtained or be asked about.
So, if there is found amongst the women today, those who were given something from knowledge and sound understanding derived from the Book and Sunnah, then there is no problem that she has a private sitting in her house or in one of the homes of the sisters, this is better for them. How can this not be when the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said regarding (the women) and the congregational Prayer, And their homes are better for them.So if this is the affair regarding the Prayer, which it is incumbent that in it the woman has to adhere to the etiquette and modesty which she is not abundant in outside of the Prayer, how can she not have even more of this quality in seeking knowledge?? Especially because one of them raises their voice and another may also do this along with her, so there occurs this reprehensible, repugnant buzzing noise in the mosque, and this is what we have heard and witnessed unfortunately.
Then afterwards I saw this newly invented matter traverse to other lands like Amman (Jordan) for example. We ask Allaah for the well being from every newly invented innovation.
Imaam al-Albaanee – rahimahullaah – said commenting on the hadeeth (no. 1999) in Saheehut-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb (2/442),
And its takhreej (i.e. the above hadeeth) is in as-Saheehah (no. 2680) and there I mentioned the innovated matter of the women teaching other women in the mosque, just as some of them do in Damascus and in other places. Indeed, the Prophet spoke the truth when he said, And their homes are better for them.
Taken from Qaamoosul-Bida’ (p. 430).
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Beware of Pokemon game, which involves many religious violations, including (Shirk) polytheism and gambling
Bismillaah Al-Hamdulillaah wa salatu wa salaamu ‘ala rasulullaah
Amma ba’d
Here is a fatwa from the Permanent Committee regarding the game, Pokemon. In the question, many evils of the game including its references to the Shinto religion is mentioned:
a- The six-pointed star: You rarely find a card that does not contain such a star. It is associated with Judaism, the logo and sign of the state of Israel, and the first symbol of the Masonry organizations in the world.
b- The cross: The game contains many forms of the cross which is the symbol of Christians.
d- Symbols of the Shinto creed: Shinto is a polytheistic religion that exists in Japan. The Japanese deify the sun, the earth and many plants and animals. The game contains many of these images.
In the answer of the Committee, they mention:
Furthermore, this game promotes and circulates the symbols of disbelievers and the forbidden images. It is also a form of consuming money unlawfully.
Accordingly, the Committee decides that this game, earnings gained through it, its sale or purchase are all prohibited, for it is a form of gambling that is forbidden by Allah and His Messenger. The Committee also recommends that every Muslim should be careful of this game and prevent his children from playing it to preserve religion, morals and creed.
May Allaah protect the Muslims & their kids from all evils and the plots of the Kuffaar.
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Read the full fatwa @ answer of the Committee
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Ebook: The Ruling on Muslims Attending Mixed Universities – Translated and Compiled by Mustafa George DeBerry
A little more than two years ago, a fatwa was attributed to the Noble Shaykh Saalih ibn Muhammad al-Luhaydaan (May Allaah preserve him) wherein he permitted Muslims to attend mixed gender universities, and that he said that it is allowed for men and women to mix in this sort of environment, as a matter of necessity. Clarification was sought from the Shaykh, only to realize that he made his ruling in a very limited circumstance for a particular situation. However, this fatwa was then falsely applied in an absolute way, to any general situation, causing much confusion in the west amongst Muslim communities. Our noble brother Abu Ismael Mustafa George (May Allaah preserve him) has compiled this excellent treatise translating many of the fatawaa of the scholars from the past to the present on this issue. Mustafa George states in his introduction,
“The purpose of this compilation is to remind myself and the English speaking Muslim community of the tremendous dangers that free mixing has upon the believing men and women as well as the community as a whole. A clear explanation and justification of why Islaam has forbidden such free mixing is present in the abundant proofs from the Qur’aan, the authentic Sunnah and the statements of the Salaf.”
After careful examination of this ebook, the reader will be left with a vividly clear understanding of this issue, inshaaAllaah ta’alaa.
An excerpt taken from the chapter: “The Proofs For The Impermissibility of Mixing From The Glorious Qur’aan”:
قُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ذَلِكَ أَزْكَى لَهُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَ وَقُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَغْضُضْنَ مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِنَّ وَيَحْفَظْنَ فُرُوجَهُنَّ
{Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts etc.). That is purer for them. Verily Allaah is All-Aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts etc.)…}
Shaykh Muhammad Ameen ash-Shinqeetee (rahimahullaah) commented:
“From the Qur’aanic proofs which support the impermissibility of mixing between men and women is the fact that Allaah has ordered the two sexes to lower their gaze from one another….thus if one were to ponder over these religious, upright mannerisms that are mentioned in these verses, he would become aware that the callers to indecency and mixing between men and women have opposed these verses with a devilish philosophy and they conceal behind this the intent of losing dignity and chastity.”
Shaykh ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz (rahimahullaah) commented on the above verse saying:
“In this verse Allaah orders His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) to inform the believing men and women that it is mandatory for them to lower their gaze and protect their private parts from fornication and adultery. From that which is known is that protecting one’s private parts from evil can only be accomplished when one also abandons all avenues of falling into such evil. Mixing between men and women is one of the greatest means of this evil occurring.”
He (Shaykh ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz) also stated:
“From that which is known is that protecting the private parts from evil acts can only be accomplished when an individual abstains from all actions that lead to evil and certainly, looking at that which is not permissible and mixing between men and women in workplaces and other than this is one of the greatest means of falling into evil actions. Consequently, how is it possible that one can lower his gaze and protect his privates and a female cover her beauty if she has joined the men and mixed with them ?!”
[Download PDF Here] or [Here] Ruling on Muslims Attending Mixed Universities Translated and Compiled by Mustafa George DeBerry
Wa Billaahi Tawfeeq
Wa SallAllaahu wa Sallaama wa Barak ‘alaa Nabiyanna Muhammad wa ‘alaa ‘Alyhi wa Sahbyhi wa Sallam
Women Lightening their EyeBrows – The Permanent Committee
Fatwa no. 21778
Q: The habit of lightening eyebrows has recently spread among women; they lighten the hairs below and above the eyebrow, so that it resembles Nams (removing hair from the face/eyebrows). This habit is an imitation of Western countries. The lightening substance is also medically harmful. What is the ruling of Shari`ah (Islamic law) on this deed? Please advise. May Allah reward you! It is worth mentioning that most women request a written Fatwa (legal opinion issued by a qualified Muslim scholar), and refuse to abide by verbal ones. May Allah make us benefit from it and preserve the religion of this Ummah (nation based on one creed). Indeed, He is the One able to do so.
Ans:
It is not permissible to lighten above and below the eyebrows in the way that was mentioned, as it entails changing Allah’s creation and resembles Nams which is prohibited, being in the same sense. It is even more prohibited if it entails imitation of non-Muslims, or if it is harmful to the body or hair. This is because Allah (Exalted be He) says: …and do not throw yourselves into destruction The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: “There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.”
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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Audio-Islam.com
- Just Learn your Religion and Do Not Burden yourself with Fiqh al-Waaqi’ (science of the current affairs) and Political agitations – Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee
- Ten Barriers Between the Creation & the Journey to Allah – ‘Umar Quinn [Audio|En]
- Salafi-Ikhwaani, Ikhwaani-Salafi? Salafi Aqidah, Ikhwaani Manhaj? – Shaykh al-Albaani [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
- Is my thirteen year old son a mahram for me to travel with ? – Shaykh Ubaid [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
- Do you advise us to listen to the tapes of so and so? – Shaykh ‘Abdullaah al-Bukhaaree [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
- Whoever ‘Approves Something New in the Religion’ has Legislated it – Shaykh al-Albanee [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
As-Salafiyyah
- Did Shaikh Al-Albaanee invent the term Salafi? - Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam [Audio|En]
- Salafiyyah is the Middle Path in every Affair - Abu Khadeejah 'Abdil Wahid [Mp3|Eng]
- Not Everyone Who Claim To Follow Salaf, Is A Salafi
- Just Be Salafy - Abu Yusuf Khaleefah [MP3|Eng]
- Do Not Be Deceived By Ahlul-Bid'ah who may agree with the Salafees in certain matters
Great Rewards
- No one acted better than the likes of these two characteristics
- The people of Paradise will not have any regrets except for ..
- Whoever directs someone to a good, then he will have the reward equal to the doer of the action
- Rewards for Dhikr Chart – Excellent One !!
- Allaahu Rabbi, Laa shareeka lah (Allaah is my Lord, without any Partners)
Jinn and Shayateen
- Cover your vessels at night - Shaykh Ubayd al-Jaabiree
- Can the Jinn steal material items from the home? – Shaykh Ubayd al-Jaabiree
- Shaytan’s Three Angles of Attack - Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawzīyah, Al-Fawaa`id
- What is the Language of the Jinn? – Shaykh Abdul-Azeez bin Baaz
- The Meeting Between Yahyah az-Zimmiy and Shaytaan
Names and Attributes of Allah
- Is it permissible for a person to call themselves or their child Al-Azeez (the mighty)? – Shaykh Saalih Muhammad al-Luhaydaan
- Allaah is Above His Creation - Abu Iyaad [Audio|En]
- The Meaning of Allaahu Akbar!
- Was ‘Eesaa ‘alaihissalaam Allaah’s Word? – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen
- The Most Beautiful Thing That the People of the World Leave the World Without Ever Tasting
Fortress of the Muslim
- HasbunAllaahu wa ni’mal Wakeel – Allaah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs
- Six Authentic Modes of Dhikr After the Salaah
- Tremondous Du’a – Seeking refuge with Allaah from Evil People around you
- Scholarly comments on morning and evening (dhikr) timings
- Ask Allah Ask Allah! - Abu 'Abdis Salaam Siddiq Al Juyaanee [Mp3|En]
As Salah – The Prayer
- Careless with regards to the Fajr Prayer - Shaykh Abdur Razzaq Al Badr [Video |Ar-En]
- How one in Salat replies to Salaam, in accordance with Sunnah
- Sneezing then Praising Allah while being led in Prayer – Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Aali ash-Shaykh
- In the Salah, Put your Hand on your Heart, is this Correct ?
- Where do we put our hands after Rukoo’? | Shaikh Zayd ibn Hadee al-Madkhalee
Covered Pearls
- Praying that He Does Not Take a Second Wife - Shaykh Ubayd bin Abdillaah al-Jaabiree [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
- ~ Fear Allaah My Dear Sisters, Remain Steadfast And Remain Upon Goodness - Umar Quinn [Audio|En]
- ~ How to be a Successful Woman, as described in the Qur'an - Owais al Hashimi [Audio|En]
- ~ How The Believing Woman Should Interact With One Another - Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis [Audio|En]
- ~ Advice to Muslim Sisters Seeking Knowledge - Mustafa George [Audio|En]
Sins in Islam
- 10 Things that Expiate the Sins - Abu Iyaad [Short Audio|En]
- The Crime of Fornication and relieving Oneself from its Evil Effects – by Ibn Baaz
- ~ Do Not Oppress One Another - Abu Muhammad al-Maghribee [Mp3|Eng]
- The fitnah of As Shahawaat (Base Desires)
- Do not look at how small the sin is but instead look at ..
Ahlul Bidah (People of Innovation)
- Tariq Ramadan and his belief in Wahdatul Wujood, al-Hulul, al-Ittihaad and other heretic Sufiyyah beliefs
- Abû Ishâq al-Huwaynî is to be treated as Ahl-ul-Bid’ah – Shaykh Muhammad Bâzmûl
- Hawthiyyah (Houthis), a mixture between Khawaarij and Rawaafidh – Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhali
- Muqbil about al-Khumaynî the Kâfir and al-Ikhwân al-Muslimûn
- He is a Surooree – Shaykh Muqbil (rahimahullaah)
New to Islam
- Advise for a person who is new (embraced islaam) and is present amongst us – Shaykh Muhammed Saleh Al Luhaydaan
- Supplicating for an Unbeliever - Shaykh Al-Albânî
- How to give Shahadah to a Christian
- [Book] A Concise Manual For The New Muslim – Shaikh ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Bin Yahyaa Al Bur’ee
- Is Changing My Name a Must? – Shaykh Ahmad Bazmool
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