Shaikhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullah said:
وَاعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ لَيْسَ فِي الْعَقْلِ الصَّرِيحِ وَلَا فِي شَيْءٍ مِنْ النَّقْلِ الصَّحِيحِ مَا يُوجِبُ مُخَالَفَةَ الطَّرِيقِ السَّلَفِيَّةِ أَصْلًا
“..Know that there is not in the clear intellect nor anything in the sound texts, that which requires opposing the path of Salafiyyah at all…”
[Majmoo’ Fataawa (5/28)]
Translated by
Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan
Abu Sulaymaan
Muslims in Jamaica will join their brothers and sisters in Islam and start the annual ritual of fasting between dawn to dusk for the month of Ramadan. Ramadan will start on July 9, 2013 and will continue for 30 days until August 7, 2013. To the western mind, the fast of Ramadan may appear harsh and yet, over a billion believers gladly grasp the opportunity not only to engage in this fast but are saddened when the month comes to an end.
Muslims see the month of Ramadan as a special opportunity to come closer to their God. It is said Ramadan is the only month in which Muslims from all over the world share common experiences, like the feeling of hunger and thirst and relief on breaking the fast on evenings. Muslims believe that during this holy month all sins can be wiped out with fasting. The Holy Prophet…
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Avoiding Statements or Actions that people will Later Need to Repent From
Sometimes when people rant, vent, or get upset, they say things that they do not actually mean at the moment. This usually results in an apologize afterwards for those statements and a feeling of regret. To help tackle this habit, we should adhere to the guidance offered by the Prophets sallahu alayhi wa salam.
On the authority of Abdullah ibn Umar radiallahu anhumma that the Prophet sallahu alayhi wa salam said:
وإيَّاكَ وما يُعتَذَرُ منهُ
“And beware of what needs to be apologized for”
[Saheeh Targheeb no. 3350]
Imam al-Munaawi rahimahullah said:
أي احذر أن تتكلم بما تحتاج أن تعتذر عنه
“That is: beware of speaking with what you will need to apologize from..”
[Fayd ul-Qadir]
The same goes for actions as comes in another version of the Hadith:
إياكَ وكُلَّ أَمْرٍ يُعْتَذَرُ منهُ
“And beware of every affair that needs to be apologized for”
[Saheeh Jami no. 2671]
Imam as-San’aani rahimahullah said:
أي احذر إتيان كل أمر من قول أو فعل يوجب الاعتذار، إما معصية توجب الاعتذار بالتوبة عنها، أو فعل يوجب الاعتذار من الناس، أو قول، فالحديث جامع للمنع عن كل ما يقتضي الاعتذار وإطلاق ما لا عذر فيه
“That is: beware of performing an affair from speech or action that requires an apology. Whether it be disobedience which requires repentance or an action which requires an apology to the people. So the Hadith is comprehensive in preventing everything that requires an apology and performing what does not need an apology”
[Tanweer Sharh Jami as-Sagheer]
So we learn that everything that will lead to a future apology, should be left off. I think this is especially important in today’s culture where people rant recklessly on social media, celebrities included, only to apologize from that after a few hours.
May Allah grant us beneficial knowledge and the honor of the Sunnah
Translated by
Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan
Abu Sulaymaan
1. Mistake of Spitting Saliva when Fasting;
Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad hafidhuhallah said:
“However, a person swallowing his own saliva, then there is no harm in this. This is necessary. Some people spit during the duration of their fasting and this is not correct. However, the intent is the saliva of other than himself…”
[Sharh Sunan Abi Dawood no. 275]
2. Ruling on Using Nicotine Patch for Smokers
Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahullah was asked:
Question: Surrounding the subject of smoking, some pharmacies sell medical patches that are placed on the body to give the body what it needs of Nicotine for twenty four hours as steps to stop smoking. The question: if it is placed in the night for twenty four hours, then another placed, does a person break his fast in Ramadan when using it?
Answer: “No, he does not break his fast during Ramadan and he can use it. Rather it is an obligation for him to use it if it is a way to stop smoking. There is no harm for a person to leave of something unlawful, step by step because Allah did not prohibit alcohol altogether in one time. Rather he made that prohibition in stages. So first He made it lawful, then He clarified its harms, then He prohibited it in some times over others then He prohibited it in general…”
[Jalasaat Ramadaaniyyah year 1415 H no. 1]
3. The Ruling on Using Mouth Spray
Question: You find some people, specifically employees, that when they want to leave the house use very strong fragrances. They use a mouth spray to improve breath after long sleep after fajr. So what is the ruling on that, may Allah facillate for you good?
Answer: “Then there is no harm in a fasting person using a good scent, whether that be on his head, beard, or clothing. As for using mouth sprays, then there is no harm in this also if it does not reach the stomach. As for If it reaches the stomach then it is not a must to use it, for that will expose him to breaking his fast. If the spray does not pass the mouth, then there is no harm in using it to freshen his mouth or use it to make breathing easy for him as some people are afflicted with asthma and the likes. I love that the one who uses this spray to freshen his mouth return to the doctors because I heard that the result of using a freshener in the mouth is vapor and a foul smell in the mouth. So it is necessary not to use that when fasting or other than it until he asks the doctors. And Allah is the one who facilitates”
[Noor ‘ala Darab no. 74]
4. The Ruling on Using a Puffer with a Mint Scent
Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahullah said it is fine [See: Jalasaat Ramadaaniyyah year 1415 H no. 1]
5. The Ruling on Using Flavored Miswak:
Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad hafidhuhallah was asked:
Question: What is the ruling on miswaks flavored with lemon or other than that?
Answer: “It does not affect. As long as it is something entered into the mouth and removed, it does not affect”
[Sharh Sunan Ibn Majah no. 122]
6. What to do when food regurates until it reaches the mouth?
Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen rahimahulllah said:
“What is apparent is that sometimes a person burps and some food from the stomach comes out. So we say: if it reaches the mouth, then it is not allowed to swallow it. If you swallow it and you know, then you broke your fast. However, he spits it out, either in a handkerchief if you have a handkerchief, or in the edge of your thawb. If there is still food remaining he spits it out until he removes the food because if you spit once or twice you will remove the food, then it will not harm you. However, if someone was swallowed it and he did not know that was unlawful, then his fast is correct. This is necessary principle we should take: everyone who does something from the things that break the fast and he is ignorant of that, then his fast is correct and there is no Qadah (make-up) required…”
[Jalasaat Ramadaaniyyah year 1412 H no. 1]
7. Using the Timetables to Determine when to Break Fast and When to Start
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan hafidhuhallah said:
“As for the timetables which are relied upon, then they are used. The timetables that are relied upon are used, like from Umm ul-Qurra with us or the Qatari timetable which is tested and accurate, then they are relied upon. They are relied upon. As for the timetables which are not known who made them, then they are not relied upon. It is not known the mistakes in them and if they are accurate. As for the timetables that are reliable and tested, then these are relied upon. Yes”.
[Sharh Kitab us-Siyaam min Bulugh al-Maram no. 1]
However, these calenders or timetables are used for approximation not absolute reliance. [See the fatwa of the Lajnah here: http://goo.gl/d9ttLg]
Translated by
Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan
Abu Sulaymaan
It is so amazing seeing the adab of the tulaab ul ilm, the ‘ulama or ahlul ‘ilm in general.
It definitely Shows the potential one can be when they learn their deen with ikhlaas.
Seeing the eloquence in their speech, the humility in their choice of words, their gentleness in their action, etc; & all these traits are by the many graces of Allaah ta’ala.
May Allah make us of those who sincerely seek knowledge for His sake, اللهم آمين
– أبو عيسى الجامايكي
At the end of the day this is just an opinion, and my personal opinion at that.
I feel as if the concept of getting old, or appearing old etc. Is looked at through such a negative lense because of our love for this world. It is as if subconsciously we are running away from death so much that we want to remain young forever.
As Muslims we are constantly reminding ourselves of death not because we are morbid, rather it is a reminder which is heavy in weight.
Yes, we all are going to die one day. Could be tonight, could be tomorrow, could be next week. The reality is that we will die and be responsible to answer to our Lord. Don’t runaway from the thought of death, rather accept the fact and prepare yourself for that day.
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Remember often the destroyer of pleasures,” by which he meant death.
Source: Sunan ibn Majah 4258
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani rahimahullah
A reminder to myself first and foremost.
– أبو عيسى الجامايكي
It really shows the deficiency of one’s understanding of Tawheed when certain remarks are made.
How can one who thoroughly understands Tawheed make jest at someone for having a physical feature which they were born with?
How can one who thoroughly understands Tawheed make jest at someone for struggling financially?
How can one who thoroughly understands Tawheed make jest at someone for being of a certain race, ethnicity, or tribe?
Are we ignorant to the fact that Allah is the creator of the Heavens, the earth and everything in between?
Ya ikhwaan, NO ONE has a choice in who they will be, or how they will look, or what nation they would be from. We act as if there is a catalogue which people are able to choose how they would want to appear and live like…
Allahul musta’an.
May Allah ta’ala rectify our affairs and grant us understanding, اللهم آمين.
Below is a chapter from the Book entitled: Fathul Ma’een Bi Tasheeh Hadith Aqd Tasbeeh bi Yameen written by Fareeh ibn Salih with the Introduction by Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdillah bin Baz rahimahullah
How to Count the Tasbeeh, Tahmeed, and Takbeer
There has not come any clear evidence about how to do so specifically. So like that:it is performed together using the conjunction (و). So it is said: Subhanallah, wal-Hamdulilah, wallahu Akbar. Subhanallah, wal-Hamdullah, wallahu Akbar…until the specified number. It was said: it should be performed individually, so it is said: Subhanallah, Subhanllah, Subhnallah…until the specified number. Then Alhamdulliah, Alhamdulliah, Alhamdulliah…until the specified number. Then Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar…until the specified number.
Imam Nawawi rahimahullah said in Sharh Muslim (5/93): “In regards to his statement about how to count the Tasbeeh, Tahmeed, Takbeer that Abu Salih rahimahullah said: Allahu…
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