A lecture from the seminar in Philadelphia/New Jersey (2002). One of the duʿāʾt from England, Abū Ḥakīm Bilāl Davis delivers a lecture rich in aḥādīth and fruitful narrations concerning the ‘Āllimah (Scholar) and Daa’iyah (Caller to Islām); Ummul-Mu’mineen, ‘Aa’ishah (raḍī Allāhu ʿanhā). A fine example of the Muslim woman who wishes to emulate the Sunnah. Abū Ḥakīm demonstrates the actualisation of the Sunnah at the hands of ‘The Mother of the Believers’. Several examples from the life of the noble companion and wife of the Messenger (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) are brought fo…
And if there is (a debtor) in hardship, grant him respite until a time of ease.
Sūrah al-Baqarah, 2:280[Q]: How should one pay zakah on the debts which others owe him?
[A]: Debts which others owe a person – whether they be in the form of the price of sold merchandise, rent, wages, loans, financial penalties one is entitled to due to the destruction of one’s property or being the victim of a physical assault, or anything else owed unto a person – can be divided into two categories:
1. Debts in assets in which zakah is not required, such as merchandise; e.g. one…
Our brother began the tele-link with our noble Shaykh, Muḥammad Ibn ʿAbd al-Wahhāb al-Banná by first sending him the salāms. Then he, our brother, ‘Abdallah continued by introducing himself to the shaykh and with that he mentioned that he was in The Reign Of Islamic Daʿwah Centre in Toronto, Canada. Our brother ‘Abdallah then told the Shaykh that we have 3 question to ask him, the shaykh barakallahu fīkum said ‘tafaḍal’ ask your questions.
[Q]: The first question our brother goes on to ask is, “We have a young brother here with us and he’s 18 years of age, he would like to marry a sister…
However, this does not prevent you from speaking to your husband with such words, and behaving with him in such a manner, that will soften his heart and lead to him being pleased with you and fulfilling your rights of companionship.
Al-ʿAllāmah ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn Bāz
[Q.3]: Even though my husband – may Allāh forgive him – is a person of good character and fears Allāh, yet he does not treat me with kindness. He is always moody, frowning and troubled at heart – and he often says that I am the cause of this. However, Allāh knows – and all praise is for Allāh – that I do fulfill his…
Indeed there is no excellence for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a non-Arab over on Arab, nor for a white person over a black one, nor for a black person over a white one, except through taqwá (piety and obedience to Allāh)
Related by Aḥmad No. 5/411
Compatability is Only Based Upon Religion and Piety
From the evil and reprehensible matters is that some who claim to be from the tribe of Hāshim (i.e. claim to be a Sayyid; someone related to the Prophet’s (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) family) say that there is no kafāʿah (marriage compatibility) between them and someone from outside of thei…
If someone has missed some of the days of Ramaḍān, he should fast them first, then fast six days of Shawwāl, because he cannot follow the fast of Ramaḍān with six days of Shawwāl unless he has completed his Ramaḍān fast.
The Standing Committee of Major Scholars
Do the fasts have to be done immediately after Ramaḍān?
[Q]: ‘Should fasting the six days be done immediately after Ramaḍān, following the day of ’Eed or is it permissible to do it a few days after ’Eed in the month of Shawwāl or not?’
[A]: ‘‘These days do not have to be fasted immediately…
This is a more complete form of covering the ʿawrah. Likewise, prayer in an ʿizār (a loose lower garment) is more preferable than prayer in a pair of trousers without a long short – since the ʿizār is far better in covering the ʿawrah than a pair of trousers.
Al-ʿAllāmah ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn BāzSometimes whilst praying – especially during rukūʿ (bowing) and sujūd (prostration) – part of the ʿawrah (private parts) of person becomes exposed due to his wearing trousers. So what is the ruling of wearing trousers while praying?
Answer
“If a man’s trousers cover what is between his knee…
The eye sheds tears and the heart grieves, yet we do not say anything except what is pleasing to our Lord.
Related by al-Bukhārī[Q]:I am ill and I sometimes cry because of what happens to me after my illness. Is this considered an action which opposes Allāh and of not being pleased with what He has decreed? I do not do this action willfully. Likewise, does that ruling also include talking to my relatives about my illness?
[A]: “There is no harm in crying, if it is simply tears coming from the eyes, without wailing. This is based upon the statement of the Prophet (ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa-salla…
As for the person who says that the cause for such affliction is due to being firm and steadfast upon the Religion – then such a person is ignorant.
Al -ʿAllāmah ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl al-Shaykh[Q]: There was a person in our city who was very firm in practicing the Religion, and was later afflicted with an illness. Some of the people started saying to him that the cause of him being afflicted with this illness is because of his adhering to the Religion. Being affected with this type of talk, the person then shaved off his beard and he neglected his Prayers. So is it permissible to say that th…
