Police Brutality: A Legacy Of Shame!

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

There is a continuous rise in police brutality everywhere around the world, especially in the power-hungry “democratic” (democrazy) countries of the world, the US, France, India, Russia, Philippines, etc., and new laws are being introduced to give the police officers more authority and immunity from criminal prosecution. These laws are being introduced especially to suppress the voice of the oppositions, and to oppress the minorities, without the fear of any repercussion or backlash from the public. There is more police brutality in the “democratic” countries than anywhere else. The systematic oppression and killing of the African-Americans and Native-Americans in the US, the pogroms and extrajudicial punishments against the Muslims in India, Burma (Myanmar) and China, and racial attacks on the minorities in different parts of the world are being carried out with the help of the police and army personnel. The people (police) who are supposed to uphold the law and maintain peace and security are the ones who are the worst in torturing the minorities. In many of these countries, torturing the poor has no consequences. 

All this was prophesied by the Prophet ﷺ 1400 years ago, and a severe punishment awaits these perpetrators in the Hereafter.

Is it “Du`aa” (supplication) or “Dhikr” (remembrance of Allaah)?

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

In regards to the saying after breaking the Fast, the following authentic Hadeeth is being circulated as a “Du`aa”:

Ibn `Umar رضي الله عنهما said that the Prophet ﷺ said when he broke his fast:

ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

❝The thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allaah Wills.❞

[Sunan Abu Dawood (2357), Sunan al-Kubraa of al_nasaa’ee (3315, 10058), Mustdrak al-Haakim (1536), Sunan al-Daraqutnee (2279) and he graded it as “Hasan”, and also graded as “Hasan” by Shaikh al-Albaanee in al-Irwaa’ (920)]

But is it actually a “Du`aa” or a “Dhikr”?

1) As mentioned in Sharh Usool al-Thalaathah, Du`aa are of two types: Du`aa for asking (دعاء المسألة) and Du`aa for worship (دعاء العبادة).

Explanation of the Hadeeth: “I’ve been supported by awe over my enemies”

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Allaah تعالى says:

﴿سَنُلْقِي فِي قُلُوبِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا الرُّعْبَ بِمَا أَشْرَكُوا بِاللَّـهِ مَا لَمْ يُنَزِّلْ بِهِ سُلْطَانًا﴾

{We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve, because they joined others in worship with Allaah, for which He had sent no authority.} [Surah aal-`Imraan (3): 151]

He تعالى also:

﴿إِذْ يُوحِي رَبُّكَ إِلَى الْمَلَائِكَةِ أَنِّي مَعَكُمْ فَثَبِّتُوا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ۚ سَأُلْقِي فِي قُلُوبِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا الرُّعْبَ﴾

Hadeeth: Fixing certain time and place for teaching women

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Narrated Abu Sa`eed al-Khudree رضي الله عنه:

❝Some women requested the Prophet ﷺ to fix a day for them as the men were taking all his time. On that he promised them one day for religious lessons and commandments.❞

[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (101)]

Narrated Abu Sa`eed al-Khudree رضي الله عنه:

❝A woman came to Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ and said: “O Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ! Men (only) benefit by your teachings, so please devote to us from (some of) your time, a day on which we may come to you so that you may teach us of what Allaah has taught you.” Allaah's Messenger ﷺ said: ❝Gather on such-and-such a day at such-and-such a place.❞ They gathered and Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ came to them and taught them of what Allaah had taught him.❞

[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (7310) and Saheeh Muslim (6368)]

Ruling on prolonging the final Sajdah of the Salaah

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

From the Fatwa of Shaikh `Abdul `Azeez Ibn Baaz رحمه الله:

QUESTION: Some people prolong the last Sajdah (prostration) in the last Raka`ah (unit) of the prayer. They exclusively mark the last Sajdah for making Du`aa while leaving out the other Sujood. And sometimes it is the Imaam (of the Masjid) who does this, while we, the followers behind him, observe him prolonging only the last Sajdah. What is the ruling on this?

Shaikh Baaz رحمه الله: ❝We do not know of any evidence in the Sharee`ah regarding prolonging (only) the last Sajdah (prostration) of the prayer. Rather, the Sunnah is that all the Sujood (prostrations) should be in accordance (i.e. without marking anyone of them as special), and he (the Imaam) should not lengthen it on the people (while in congregation). Indeed the prostrations of the one offering the Salaah should be moderate and consistent (with each other). This should also be applied to his Rukoo` (bowing) and his Qiyaam (standings) in the prayer.

The purpose of seeking knowledge

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله said:

❝The seeker of Knowledge should seek knowledge to benefit himself and to get rid of his ignorance and to come closer to His Lord to please Him - upon sure knowledge; and to benefit the people, taking them from darkness to light, deciding their problems, making terms of peace among them, teaching the ignorant among them, guiding those who are astray, enjoining the good and forbidding the evil, and so on.❞

[Majmoo` Fataawa Ibn Baaz (7/204)]

Rulings pertaining to Salaah al-Janaazah [Salaatul-Janaazah] (Funeral Prayer):

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

The following are some of the selected rulings from the Fataawa of Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله pertaining to Salaah al-Janaazah:

1) The Salaah al-Janaazh is prescribed for everyone – men and women.

2) The women should not follow the Funeral procession to the cemetery because they are forbidden to do so.

[Note: It was narrated that Abu Hurairah and Hassaan bin Thaabit رضي الله عنهما said: “The Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم cursed women who visit the cemetery.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhee (1056) and Sunan Ibn Maajah (1574, 1575, 1576) and graded as “Hasan” (good) by Shaikh al-Albaanee]]

Brief Comments on Riyaadh al-Saaliheen #79

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

The following points are covered under this topic:

1. Importance of revising knowledge

2. What forgetting the Qur’aan means and the rulings pertaining to it

3. Reasons for forgetting and its cure

4. Weak Hadeeth

Riyaadh al-Saaliheen: Chapter: The Command to keep on reciting the Qur’aan and being careful not to allow oneself to forget it.

1002 - Narrated Abu Musa رضي الله عنه: the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Keep refreshing your knowledge of the Qur’aan, for, by Him in Whose Hand my life is, Qur’aan runs away (is forgotten) faster than camels that are released from their tying ropes.” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5033) and Saheeh Muslim (1727)]

1003 - `Abdullaah ibn `Umar رضي الله عنهما reported Allaah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم as saying: “The example of a man who has memorized the Qur’aan is like that of a hobbled camel. If he remained vigilant, he would be able to retain it (with him), and if he loosened the hobbled camel it would escape.” [Saheeh Muslim (1722)]

The obligation for men to perform the Salaah in Jamaa`ah:

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله said:

Allaah تعالى says:

﴿وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَارْكَعُوا مَعَ الرَّاكِعِينَ﴾

{And perform al-Salaah, and give Zakaah, and bow down along with those who bow down (in prayer).} [Surah al-Baqarah (2): 43]

This verse is prove that it is obligatory (upon individuals) to gather together to observe the Salaah in congregation. If the purpose was just to observe it, then the following command would not have been stated clearly in the last part of this verse: {and bow down along with those who bow down (in prayer).}

﴿وَإِذَا كُنتَ فِيهِمْ فَأَقَمْتَ لَهُمُ الصَّلَاةَ فَلْتَقُمْ طَائِفَةٌ مِّنْهُم مَّعَكَ وَلْيَأْخُذُوا أَسْلِحَتَهُمْ فَإِذَا سَجَدُوا فَلْيَكُونُوا مِن وَرَائِكُمْ وَلْتَأْتِ طَائِفَةٌ أُخْرَىٰ لَمْ يُصَلُّوا فَلْيُصَلُّوا مَعَكَ وَلْيَأْخُذُوا حِذْرَهُمْ وَأَسْلِحَتَهُمْ﴾

{When you (O Messenger) are among them, and lead them in al-Salaah, let one party of them stand up [in Salaah] with you taking their arms with them; when they finish their prostrations, let them take their positions in the rear and let the other party come up which has not yet prayed, and let them pray with you taking all the precautions and bearing arms.} [Surah al-Nisaa’ (4): 102]

Allaah تعالى has made it an obligation upon Muslims to observe the Salaah in congregation at times of war and great panic. If this is the case, then what about doing so at times of peace? If it was allowed for someone to abandon the Salaah in congregation, those who are engaged in war against the enemy would be the first to have an excuse for abandoning the congregation. So, it becomes evident that observing the Salaah in congregation is one of the most important obligations and that no one is allowed to abandon it.

[Majmoo` Fataawa of Shaikh Ibn Baaz (12/15-16)]

Don't be lax about straightening the rows in congregations

And we want to unite the Ummah whereas we cannot even stand as one in our prayers:

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله said:

And from the matters in which there is laxity and negligence - on the part of some of the Imaams (of the Masaajid) and those who are praying behind them in the congregation – is in regards to straightening the rows, standing (straight) in it, and being close to each other (while offering the prayer in congregation). And in this matter it is feared that the wrath of Allaah سبحانه may befall (the one who is negligent about it) on account of the threats that have been reported in this regard:

On the authority of Abu Mas`ood al-Ansaaree رضي الله عنه who said:  The Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to gently pat our shoulders (when we were standing in rows) at the time of Salaah and say: “Keep (the rows) straight and do not differ from each other (do not be irregular) lest your hearts should suffer from discord.” [Saheeh Muslim (868)]

Narrated An-Nu`maan bin Basheer رضي الله عنه: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Straighten your rows or Allaah will alter your faces (and would create dissension amongst you).” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (717) and Saheeh Muslim (874, 875)]

It was reported on the authority of Anas رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:  “Straighten your rows, for the straightening of rows is a part of the perfection of Salaah.” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (722) and Saheeh Muslim (871, 873)]

[Majmoo` Fataawa of Shaikh Ibn Baan (12/10)]

More Ahaadeeth on Straightening the Rows:

http://ilm4all.blogspot.com/2012/04/hadeeth-prophetic-method-of-uniting.html

How to purify the heart:

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله said:

“Whoever takes care of his time by doing Dhikr (remembrance) of Allaah, reciting the Qur’aan, accompanying the good people, and distancing himself from the ignorant and bad company will purify and soften his heart.”

Majmoo` Fataawa of Shaikh Ibn Baaz (5/244)

How one gradually abandons prayer:

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله said:

“And it is known that abandoning the prayer with congregation is among the major factors for abandoning the prayer in its entirety – Allaah’s refuge is sought – because this disease of the heart which made him abandon the congregation will eventually pull him towards desertion and carelessness (of prayer). So sometimes he is praying and sometimes he is not. And this is based on Riyaa’ (showing off); so if he is with the people he prays – to avoid embarrassment, but when he is alone, he forsakes it. And this is the state of the hypocrites.” [al-Ikhtiyaraat al-Fiqhiyyah (1/107)]

Explanation of the Hadeeth of al-Fitan by the 3 Imaams, Ibn Baaz, Ibn al-`Uthaymeen and al-Albaaee رحمهم الله

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

The three Imaams, Shaikh `Abdul `Azeez Ibn `Abdullaah Ibn Baaz رحمه الله and Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Saaleh al-`Uthaymeen رحمه الله and Shaikh Muhammad Naaser-uddeen al-Albaanee رحمه الله explaining the Hadeeth of al-Fitan:

Narrated Abu Hurairah رضي الله عليه وسلم: The Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

بادروا بالأعمال فتناً كقطع الليل المظلم، يصبح الرجل مؤمناً ويمسي كافراً ويمسي مؤمناً ويصبح كافراً، يبيع دينه بعرض من الدنيا

“Be prompt in doing good deeds (before you are overtaken) by turbulence which would be like a part of the dark night. During (that stormy period) a man would be a Believer in the morning and an unbeliever in the evening or he would be a Believer in the evening and an unbeliever in the morning, and would sell his faith for worldly goods.” [Saheeh Muslim (169)]

Explanation by Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله. (Click the link)

Explanation by Shaikh Ibn al-`Uthaymeen رحمه الله. (Click the link)

Explanation by Shaikh al-Albaanee رحمه الله. (Click the link)

And still they asked for acceptance!

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

When the Imaam, the Shaikh, `Abdulazeez Ibn Baaz رحمه الله was explaining the Tafseer of the saying of Allaah تعالى:

﴿وَإِذْ يَرْفَعُ إِبْرَاهِيمُ الْقَوَاعِدَ مِنَ الْبَيْتِ وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ﴾

{And (remember) when Ibraaheem and (his son) Ismaa`eel were raising the foundations of the House (the Ka`bah at Makkah), (saying): “Our Lord! Accept (this service) from us. Verily! You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.”} [Surah al-Baqarah (2): 127]

He cried for more than 5 minutes and could not say more than:

“A special command, for a special slave, (assigned) with a special task, at a special place, and still he (Ibraaheem عليه السلام) is asking Allaah تعالى for acceptance!!!”

Then he رحمه الله cried even further.

The ruling of raising the hands in Du`aa’ during the Khutbah:

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

Question: What is the ruling on raising one's hands while the Khatib (preacher) makes Du`a' (supplication) for Muslims in the second Khutbah? Kindly support your answer with evidences. May Allah reward you well. 

Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله answered: 

It is not Mashroo` (Islamically acceptable) to raise one's hands in Du`aa', either in the Friday Khutbah or the `Eid Khutbah, whether on the part of the Imaam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) or Ma’moom (a person being led by an Imaam in Prayer). It is prescribed to listen attentively to the Khateeb (preacher) and say "Aameen" after he makes Du`aa' quietly without raising one's voice. As for raising the hands, this is not Mashroo`.

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not raise his hands either in the Friday Khutbah or the `Eid Khutbah. When some of the Sahaabah (Companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم) saw some rulers raise their hands in the Friday Khutbah, they denounced this, saying that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not raise them. Yet, if he (the Imaam) asks for rain during the Friday Khutbah or the `Eid Khutbah, then he may raise his hands, because the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to raise his hands in that situation.

http://www.alifta.com/Fatawa/FatawaChapters.aspx?View=Page&PageID=2176&PageNo=1&BookID=14

Weakness of the Hadeeth: Virtues of Surah al-Hashr (59)

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

Fatwa of Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله:

Question: Assalaam `alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. I ask you about this Hadeeth if it is Saheeh or Dha`eef: on the authority of Ma`qil bin Yasaar on the authority of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم that he said: “If anyone says on entering the morning: ‘I seek refuge in Allaah the all-Hearing the All-knowing from the accursed devil’, three times and recites the last three verses of Surah al-Hashr (59) then Allaah deputes over him seventy thousand angels who pray for his forgiveness till the evening. And if he dies during the day, he dies as a martyr. And, if anyone recites it in the evening then (too) he is of the same station.” What is the authenticity of this Hadeeth?

Falsehood Of The Statement: Verily Allaah is Everywhere

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

Fatwaa feel-'Aqeedah:

The Statement: Verily Allaah is Everywhere

Al-Imaam Ibn Baaz رحمه الله

Question: A story was mentioned o­n o­ne of the radio broadcasts which stated that a son asked his father about Allaah, so the father responded saying that Allaah is present everywhere... 

The Question: What is the Islamic ruling regarding the likes of this answer?

Hadeeth: "A man will be believer in the Day and Kaafir in the evening."

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

Narrated Abu Hurairah رضي الله عليه وسلم: The Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Be prompt in doing good deeds (before you are overtaken) by turbulence which would be like a part of the dark night. During (that stormy period) a man would be a Believer in the morning and an unbeliever in the evening or he would be a Believer in the evening and an unbeliever in the morning, and would sell his faith for worldly goods.” [Saheeh Muslim (169)]

Fatwa of Ibn Baaz رحمه الله on Isbaal

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

Q: What is the ruling on those who say that shaving the beard and making one's garment shorter are marginal matters, not fundamentals? What about those who laugh at those who observe these things?

A: This is a serious declaration and a grievous mistake. There are no marginal issues in Islaam. Rather, the whole religion is essential and guides to the best way. However, the religious principles are divided into fundamental and details. The issues of growing the beard and shortening the garment come under the details, not the fundamentals. However, it is not permissible to call any of the issues of religion marginal. A person who says such a thing by way of belittling or mocking may be apostatizing from his religion. Allaah تعالى says: {Say: “Was it at Allaah (عز وجل), and His Ayaat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations) and His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) that you were mocking?” Make no excuse; you disbelieved after you had believed.}

Shaikh Ibn Baaz: Virtues of the Scholars

بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد

Concerning Allaah’s تعالى saying:

﴿شَهِدَ اللَّهُ أَنَّهُ لاَ إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ وَالْمَلَـئِكَةُ وَأُوْلُواْ الْعِلْمِ قَآئِمَاً بِالْقِسْطِ لاَ إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ﴾

{Allaah bears witness that none has the right to be worshipped but He, and the Angels, and those having knowledge (also bear witness to this)} [Surah aal-`Imraan (3): 18]