Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. In principle, no one can know the reality of anything that is a matter of the Unseen or of future events, except through the revelation of the Quran or the Sunnah. In brief, Ya�jooj and Ma�jooj are descendants of 'Aadam (Adam) and were present at the time of Thul-Qarnayn. They used to attack their neighboring towns in the East where they spread corruption. They will also return at the end of time.The Prophet (saw) stated that 'Eesaa (Jesus), the son of Maryam (Mary) will invoke Allaah against them and Allaah will kill them with worms and send birds to devour their corpses. [Muslim]It was also authentically narrated that the Prophet (saw) mentioned that they are enormous in number. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] In another Hadeeth, he mentioned that a small hole was opened in the barrier that holds back Ya'jooj and Ma'jooj. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]There are many further sayings reported by the Companions about their appearance and corruption but we cannot depend on any of them as evidence as to what they are. We believe that this amount of information is sufficient and there is no need for further details. It is better to concern yourself with what serves the current affairs of Muslims.And Allaah Knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and messenger.  Saying that Ya�jooj and Ma�jooj will come to exist by means of cloning is nothing but a groundless lie because it contradicts the story of Thul-Qarnayn that is mentioned in the Quran. In this story it mentions how he blocked their way by building a barrier. Allaah Says (what means):�       {They said, "O Thul Qarnayn, indeed Gog and Magog are [great] corrupters in the land. So may we assign for you an expenditure that you might make between us and them a barrier?"}[Quran 18:94]This proves that they have existed since that time. Moreover, this claim contradicts a narration on the authority of Abu Hurayrah where the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, mentioned that Ya�jooj and Ma�jooj cause great corruption in the land and that they are continually digging the barrier everyday. [Ahmad, At-Tirmithi and Ibn Maajah] This also proves that they existed long before the discovery of cloning. This should be sufficient to refute this false claim. Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.

Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog) are two populated nations. They are from the offspring of Adam as it is proved in Al-Bukhari and Muslim.

The Prophet (saw) said: “Allah Almighty will say on the Day of Resurrection, ‘O Adam!’ Adam will reply, ‘I am at Your service, and all good is in Your Hand.’ Allah will say, ‘Get up, and take out the people of the Hellfire from among your descendants.’ Adam will say, ‘O Allah, and who are the people of the Hellfire?’ Allah will say, ‘From every one thousand, take out nine-hundred-and-ninety-nine to the Fire and one to Paradise.’ Thereupon, children will become hoary-headed, every pregnant female will have a miscarriage, and one will see mankind as drunken, yet they will not be drunken but dreadful will be the Wrath of Allah.' This was hard on them (the Companions of the Prophet (saw) ), so they asked, 'O Messenger of Allah! Which one of us is that one (who will be taken to Paradise)?' He (saw) said, 'Rejoice, for it is one from you and one thousand from Gog and Magog.'

Allah has mentioned in the Quran that the barrier raised by Dhul-Qarnayn (a righteous and powerful man) prevents them from getting out. If they get out, they will destroy crops, cattle and progeny.

Allah Says (what means): {Until, when he reached [a pass] between two mountains, he found beside them a people who could hardly understand [his] speech. They said, “O Dhul-Qarnayn, indeed Gog and Magog are [great] corrupters in the land. So may we assign for you an expenditure that you might make between us and them a barrier?” He said, “That in which my Lord has established me is better [than what you offer], but assist me with strength; I will make between you and them a dam. Bring me sheets of iron” - until, when he had leveled [them] between the two mountain walls, he said, “Blow [with bellows],” until when he had made it [like] fire, he said, “Bring me, that I may pour over it molten copper.” So Gog and Magog were unable to pass over it, nor were they able [to effect] in it any penetration.} [Quran 18: 93-97]

Allah and His Messenger have stated that the appearance of Yajuj and Majuj is among the signs of the Day of Resurrection.

Allah Says (what means): {[Dhul-Qarnayn] said, “This is a mercy from my Lord; but when the promise of my Lord comes, He will make it level, and ever is the promise of my Lord true.”} [Quran 18: 98]

At that time, they will appear like the waves of ocean. This will take place just before the Day of Resurrection.

Allah describes their condition when they will get out from behind the barrier. Allah Says (what means): {Until when [the dam of] Gog and Magog has been opened and they, from every elevation, descend. And [when] the true promise has approached; then suddenly the eyes of those who disbelieved will be staring [in horror, while they say], “O woe to us; we had been unmindful of this; rather, we were wrongdoers.”} [Quran 21: 96-97]

Besides, Prophet Muhammad (saw) has informed that a hole through the barrier of Gog and Magog has been made.

Zaynab bint Jahsh narrated that one day the Prophet (saw) came out in a state of excitement with his face quite red, and he said: “There is no God but Allah. There is a destruction in store for Arabia because of the turmoil which is near at hand as the barrier of Gog and Magog has been opened like it; and he (in order to explain it) made a ring with the help of his thumb and forefinger. I said: “O Allah's Messenger! Would we be destroyed despite the fact that there would be pious people among us? He said: “Yes, when the evil would predominate.” [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]

They (Gog and Magog) will appear after the descent of the Prophet ‘Eesa who will kill the Dajjal.

An-Nawaas Ibn Sam'aan narrated in a very long Hadeeth: “… Then a people whom Allah will have protected from the Dajjaal will come to Jesus, son of Mary, and he will wipe over their faces and inform them of their ranks in Paradise. It will be under such conditions that Allah will reveal to Jesus these words: I have brought forth from among My servants such people against whom none will be able to fight; you take these people (the believers) safely to Mount Toor; and then Allah will send Gog and Magog and they will swarm down from every slope. The first of them will pass the lake of Tiberias and drink out of it. And when the last of them passes, he will say: There was once water there… Jesus and his companions will then be besieged there so that the head of an ox will be dearer to them than one hundred Dinaars are to you, and Allah’s Messenger, Jesus, and his companions will supplicate Allah, Who will send insects to them (Gog and Magog), which attack their necks; and in the morning they will perish like one single person. Allah’s Messenger, Jesus, and his companions will then come down to the earth and they will not find on the earth as much space as a single span which is not filled with their putrefaction and stench. Jesus and his companions will then again beseech Allah, Who will send birds whose necks are like those of Bactrian camels, and they will carry them and cast them wherever Allah wills. Then Allah will send rain which no house of clay or tent of camel hair keeps out, and it will wash clean the earth until it looks like a mirror. Then the earth will be told to bring forth its fruit and restore its blessing.” [Muslim]

Finally, although no one knows where they are living now, but there is no doubt in their existence on this earth.

For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 361294, 350389, 280567, 91399, 806, and 12031.

Allah knows best.
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Answer: Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim. Brother Muslim, There is no special signicance for YASEEN surah. All Holy Quran suras are important and it is rewardable to recite. Wssalamu alaikum.
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Praise be to Allah.

There follow a number of the Prophets teachings on this matter:

Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Yawning is from the Shaytaan. If any of you feels the urge to yawn, let him resist it as much as possible, for if any of you says Ha (makes a noise when yawning), the Shaytaan laughs." (al-Bukhari no. 3289)

Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Allaah loves the act of sneezing and dislikes the act of yawning. If any one of you sneezes and praises Allaah, it is a duty on every Muslim who hears him to say Yarhamak Allaah (May Allaah have mercy on you). As for yawning, it is from Shaytaan, so if any of you feels the urge to yawn, let him resist it as much as he can, for if any of you yawns, the Shaytaan laughs at him." (al-Bukhari, Fath, no. 6226)

Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Yawning is from Shaytaan, so if any of you feels the urge to yawn, let him resist it as much as he can." (Muslim, 2994)

Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Sneezing is from Allaah and yawning is from Shaytaan. If any of you yawns, let him place his hand over his mouth. If he says Ah, ah! (makes a noise when yawning), Shaytaan laughs from inside him." Abu Eesaa said: this is a saheeh hasan hadeeth. (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, no. 2746; classified as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami, 4130)

Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Allah loves sneezing and dislikes yawning. If any one of you sneezes and says Al-hamdu Lillaah, it is a duty on everyone who hears him to say Yarhamak Allaah. As for yawning, if any one of you feels the urge to yawn, let him resist it as much as he can, and do not say Hah, hah (do not make a noise when yawning), for this is from Shaytaan and he laughs at it." Abu Eesaa said: This is a saheeh hadeeth. (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 2747)

Abu Saeed al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "If any of you yawns, let him cover his mouth lest the Shaytaan enter." (Abu Dawud)

Abu Saeed al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "If any of you feels the urge to yawn, let him resist it as much as possible, lest the Shaytaan enter his mouth." (Imaam Ahmad)

According to another report also narrated by Imaam Ahmad, Shaytaan enters when a person yawns. (Saheeh al-Jaami, 426)

From the reports quoted above, we may summarize the following:

1. That Shaytaan prompts the human to yawn, which is indicative of laziness and sluggishness.
2. That Shaytaan enters the person who yawns.
3. That Shaytaan laughs at man and makes fun of his ugly appearance when he is in that state.

The person who is praying must take care of the following:

1. He should resist yawning.
2. He should cover his mouth
3. He should suppress his voice (not make a sound).


And Allaah knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.With regard to saying "A'oothubillaah" (I seek refuge in Allaah) when yawning, we do not know of any Islamic evidence for it. Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen said: "It is not prescribed to say "I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the accursed" when yawning, because the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, commanded that if one yawns one should suppress it as much as possible, and if one cannot do so, he should put his hand on his mouth, and he did not advise the Muslims to say, "I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the accursed". As regards the verse in which Allaah says (what means): {And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in Allaah. Indeed, He is Hearing and Knowing} [Quran 7:200], the evil suggestion from the devil here means the devil urging the person to commit a sin or to abandon an act of obedience to Allaah." [End of quote] Moreover, a Fatwa from the Permanent Committee of Iftaa� reads: "We are not aware of any Islamic evidence for seeking refuge in Allaah when yawning, neither in prayer nor outside the prayer." As regards the Fatwa which you referred to in your question, it does not stipulate seeking refuge in Allaah from the devil when yawning. The prescription of suppressing yawning is what is prescribed, whether one yawns much or little. Also, placing one's hand on the mouth is prescribed if there is a need for it. Finally, if you suffer from obsessive whispers, then we recommend that you beware of them and not get carried away with them, as they are a great evil and may lead to insanity.

Allaah Knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. First of all, you should know that Yazeed ibn Mu�aawiyah is a person among the Muslims. However, during his reign, serious incidents happened and he committed grave matters; as a result he was ruled to be a dissolute person. Nonetheless, it not permissible to curse him as it is impermissible to curse a specific person. One should not say " (saw) " when mentioning his name as he committed grave major sins.His matter is in the Hands of Allaah, therefore, we should not supplicate for him or against him, as reported by many scholars among the righteous predecessors.  Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.Yazeed Ibn al-Muhallab Ibn Abi Sufrah was born during the era of Muawiya in the year 53 after Hijra. He succeeded his father in governing Al-Mashriq region. Then he was appointed governor of Basrah by Sulaiman Ibn Abd-al-Malik . After that, he was dismissed by Caliph Umar Ibn Abd-al-Aziz who jailed him as well. He was known for his bravery and his generosity, but, he was reported to be Fassiq (dissolute).Shuba Ibn al-Hajjaj said: 'I heard al-Hassan al-Basri saying about Yazeed and the temptations he caused, this is an enemy of Allah. Whenever something befalls them (people who admired him) they follow him' . After Yazeed Ibn Abd-al-Malik was appointed governor of Basrah, Yazeed Ibn al-Muhallab attacked the city, over took it and tried to split it from the remaining Muslim state. But Maslamah Ibn Abd al-Malik gathered an army and attacked Basrah. He fought with Yazeed Ibn al-Muhallab and killed him in the year 102 after Hijra.al-Zahbi writes: 'His age was 49 when he was killed. He fought with tremendous ferocity. But his army fell apart. Nevertheless he kept on fighting alone against thousands of soldiers until he was killed. He did not do that for Jihad sake. It was only in ignorance and fanatic zeal. We ask Allah to grant us refuge with Him from such a death' . For more details about this man you could consult: Siyar A'alam al-Nubala by al-Zahbi or Al-bidaya Wal Nihaya by Ibn Katheer .Allah knows best.
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Answer: Dear Br. S. As-salaamu alaykum. The Year of Grief was called so because Khadija, prophet Muhammad's wife and Abu Taleb, the prophet's uncle passed away during that year. Khadija was known to support the prophet (peace be upon him) with all of her means. As to Abu Taleb, although he was a Kafir, he used to defend the prophet and protect him. As to the second question, Ali was the writer of the Hudaybiyyat Treaty from the prophet's side. As to your third question, the declaration of human rights in Islam was proclaimed by the prophet (peace be upon him) himself in his Khutbat Hijjat al-Wada' or the Farewell Speech he did after he performed Hajj before his death. Thank you for asking and God knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. There is no harm for a man to wear yellow clothes. The Fiqh Encyclopaedia reads: ''The jurists agreed that it is permissible to wear yellow clothes provided they are not dyed with safflower or with saffron. The evidence is that 'Abdullaah Ibn Ja'far said: 'I saw the Prophet (saw) wearing two yellow garments.' Moreover, 'Imraan Ibn Muslim said: ''I saw Anas Ibn Maalik wearing a yellow lower garment.' Nonetheless, the scholars differed in opinion about the permissibility of wearing clothes dyed with safflower or saffron; some prohibited them and some disliked wearing them. Moreover, if these yellow clothes are peculiar to women in a certain society, then it is not permissible for a man to wear them as it is forbidden for men to imitate women and the Prophet (saw) cursed the men who imitate women. [Al-Bukhari]   Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.A woman recognizes purity from menses by one of the two following signs: (A) dryness, which is when a woman inserts a cotton pad in her vagina and it comes out clean without any traces of blood, or yellowness, or brownness; (B) whiteness, which is a white discharge known by women that indicates the end of menses.As long as a woman notices yellowish or brownish discharges, then her menses did not finish, so she has to wait until these discharges stop and sees purity with one of the criteria that we have mentioned above.For more benefit on irregular menses and signs of end of menses, please refer to Fataawa 395488, 361450, 355546, 323464, and 231715.Allah knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.It is obvious that you are overwhelmed by OCD and Waswaas (obsessive whisperings). What you should do is perform Ghusl upon seeing one of the two signs of the end of menses: the white discharge or dryness (i.e. the cessation of blood). You should disregard any brownish or yellowish discharges that you see after that, as yellowish and brownish discharges after the end of menses are not considered part of menses according to the preponderant opinion of the scholars.Hence, you attained purity the first time your menses was over and you performed Ghusl. The yellowish discharge that you saw after that is not considered menses. If you do that and perform Ghusl upon seeing the sign of purity, you will not be confused at all. If it is difficult for you to determine purity or distinguish the yellowish discharge from normal wetness, and given the fact that you suffer from OCD, you may follow the scholarly view that the brownish and yellowish discharges are never considered part of menses. This was the chosen view of Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah . So whenever the red blood ceases, perform Ghusl and pray.As for the ejaculation, we believe that this is generated by your doubts and that it is not actually ejaculation. In any case, you are not obliged to perform Ghusl unless you are certain that you ejaculated to such an extent that you can swear that you did. Without such certainty, you are not obliged to perform Ghusl. If you doubt whether the discharge is ejaculate or something else, you may choose what to consider it to be and apply the relevant ruling.Finally, you should strive to ward off obsessive doubts and give them no attention whatsoever for, indeed, getting carried away with them would lead you to grave evils.Allah knows best.
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Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.  It is not permissible to travel to a Kafir country except if there is a need that is considered by religion, like seeking a speciality or a beneficial knowledge that is not possible to gain in Muslim countries.If your travel to this country is permitted in Shariah, then you have to know that it is not permissible to reside with that family.Residing with that family involves, without doubt, looking at people�s Awrah and being in seclusion with women who reside with you.It is feared as well that you may be affected by their mischief and falsehood and their promotion of forbidden things they commit as there is no obstacle to stop them or frighten them from doing so, and it might be that you have already participated in such matters.  The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: "And whoever pastures near a private pasture is likely to get in it at any moment". [Reported by Imam Bukhari]He also said: "Whoever keeps on sitting or living with a Mushrik (non-believer, a person who associates partners to Allah) then he is like him". [Reported by Abu Dawud]Al-Shawkani said: 'Then he is like him, is a lesson that living with a Kaffir is Haram and one must leave them and be separated from them'.As regards eating with them, there is a condition that the food must be Halal, and there must not be any forbidden food or drink on the table.  In addition, the food must not be accompanied with another forbidden thing.Allah knows best.
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Answer: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported from Ibn Masoud that he said: The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) of Allah cursed those ladies who practice tattooing, those who get tattooed, those who cut the hair of their eyebrows, those who have their eyebrows hair cut and those who make up gaps between their teeth to get more beautiful changing thereupon the creation of Allah. this was reported to a woman from the tribe of Bani Asad called Um Yaqub , who went to Ibn Masoud , the narrator and said: What's the truth about a narration that was reported to me from you that you cursed those ladies who practise tattooing, �etc. Ibn Masoud replied: 'How can I (refrain from) not cursing someone the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) cursed�. This is a sound Hadith reported by the most authentic books of al-Hadith: al-Bukhari and Muslim .Nevertheless, it is lawful for the woman to take from her eyebrows the hair that is disfiguring but not taking hair because it is too dense or not beautiful. In case, there is a removal of the deformation of the hair, it should be limited to the minimum necessary, not more.Allah knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam,  is His slave and Messenger. Yezidism is a deviant sect which emerged in 132 A.H. in the wake of the collapse of the Umayyad Dynasty. At its beginning, it was a political movement in the frame of loving Yazeed ibn Mu'aawiyah. Then, it became a 'Adawiyyan sect which was attributed to 'Adiyy ibn Musaafir Al-Umawi. It deviated until it reached the state of glorifying Yazeed ibn Mu'aawiyah and Iblees whom they call Taawoos Malak "Peacock Angel". Some of its most important beliefs are: disapproval of cursing Yazeed in particular, disapproval of cursing in general to the extent that they contested the cursing of Iblees in the Quran and blotted out every word cursing Satan or seeking refuge with Allaah The Almighty from him. They glorified Iblees because they regard him as the first monotheist since he did not prostrate to anyone but Allaah The Almighty and was the hero of rebellion and disobedience. They had a book called "The Black Book". In their testimony of faith, they say "I testify Allaah is One and Sultan Yazeed is the beloved of Allaah." They fast three days every year which coincide with the birthday of Yazeed ibn Mu'aawiyah. They pray at the night of the fifteenth of Sha'baan and claim that such a prayer serves as a compensation for the prayer of the whole year. They also believe that 'Adiyy ibn Musaafir will be responsible for reckoning people on the Day of Resurrection. He will lead his group to Paradise. They frequent the tombs and shrines such as the shrine of Shaykh 'Adiyy. They permit polygamy up to six wives. They prohibit many kinds of food. They have special festivals like Al-Marba'aaniyyah, Al-Qurbaan and Al-Jamaa'ah. They have a night which they call "The Black Night" where they turn off lights and regard prohibited things and alcoholic drinks as permissible. They respect Christianity and have adopted baptism from it. They have Magian and idolatrous beliefs and raise Yazeed to the rank of divinity. This sect is spread in Syria, Turkey, Iran, Russia and Iraq. They have communities in some European countries. Their language is Kurdish and their books are written in Kurdish. It is impermissible to eat the animals that they slaughter because they are not from the People of the Book. It is permissible to eat other kinds of their food. It is permissible to eat in their utensils unless it is known that there is impurity on them or they are made of gold and silver. It is stated in Al-Mawsoo'ah: "With regard to their utensils, Abu Al-Khattaab said that their ruling is like the ruling of the utensils of the People of the Book that it is permissible to use them unless their impurity becomes certain."It should be known that you should shun those colleagues for the sake of Allaah until they repent to Allaah The Almighty. You should also refuse to accept their gifts, invitations and visits unless there is a religious benefit such as calling them to Islam or clarifying their disbelief to them.Allaah Knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.Dear brother, it is important that you know that the plot of the devil is very weak as Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {The plot of Satan has ever been weak.} [Quran 4:76] Moreover, the devil has no power over the believer for Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {Indeed, there is for him no authority over those who have believed and rely upon their Lord. His authority is only over those who take him as an ally and those who through him associate others with Allaah.} [Quran 16: 99-100] Therefore, it is man himself who either grants the devil power over him by yielding to his commands, or drives him away by seeking refuge in Allaah The Almighty from him, taking a shield in the remembrance of Allaah The Almighty, observing acts of obedience, avoiding sins and evil deeds and striving against one�s own self to keep on doing all this.For further information, see Fatwa no. 17411 and 15219.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Dear sister in Islam, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you place in us, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake. There are many kinds of games and sports which the Prophet (peace be on him) recommended to the Muslims as a source of enjoyment and recreation which, at the same time, prepare them for worship and other obligations. These sports, which require skill and determination, and which also involve physical exercise and bodybuilding activity, are related to the martial arts, training Muslims for the battlefields of jihad in the cause of Allah. A Muslim should shun all games and sports that contain rituals and practices which contravene the teachings of Islam, irrespective of their names or titles. If sports/exercises and games are free of such non-Islamic practices, a Muslim is permitted to involve in them. If the purpose of sport/exercise is to prepare the body to be fit to carry out the duty of jihad so as to make the word of Allah supreme, then sport/exercise is essential. Allah Almighty says, "And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war�" (Al-Anfal :60) The �Yoga� of Islamic Prayer, By Karima Burns, MH, ND ,11/01/2001 (Ref: Islam Online) Called �one of the oldest systems of personal development encompassing body, mind and spirit� by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, yoga has become one of the fastest growing health trends today. It has been renowned for centuries for its curative powers of movement. Yoga consists of a number of �asnas,� or body positions, which one retains for a desired length of time while either reciting �mantras� or breathing in a rhythmic manner. Its benefits have been researched by many doctors who now recommend it to their patients, by many medical schools such as Harvard, and by many foundations such as the Menninger Foundation. In fact, yoga has become so popular that secretaries have developed a simplified sitting version that they can do at their desks. The elderly, pregnant women and athletes also have their own versions. Interestingly, for the millions of people enrolled in yoga classes, the Islamic form of prayer has provided Muslims for fourteen centuries with some of yoga�s same (and even superior) benefits. This simple form of �yoga� offers physical, mental, and spiritual benefits five times a day as Muslims assume certain positions while reciting Qur�an and athkar (remembrances). Of course, not all the yoga positions are found in the Islamic prayer. However, hospital researchers have concluded that patients benefit from even a simplified version of yoga, and most hospital yoga programs, such as those at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Massachusetts, consist of only five to seven positions. The Muslim prayer has five positions, and they all (as well as the recitations we make while performing the prayer) have a corresponding relationship with our spiritual and mental well being, according to modern scientific research. The benefits of performing specific movements and recitations each day come from the correct rendition of the position or action itself, the length of time the position is held, and from careful and correct recitation techniques. Each of the five prayer positions has a corresponding yoga position, and the positions together �activate� all seven �chakras� (energy fields) in the body. The idea of activating a chakra may sound linguistically strange, but it is easier to understand once one translates that word into more familiar language. Eastern healers believe that each of the chakras correlate to major nerve ganglia that branch forth from the spinal column. Thus, the concept of activating these nerve centers is akin to getting a chiropractic adjustment or installing a medical stimulating device on the spine to correct corresponding bodily malfunctions. In layman�s terms, the idea of chakras can be understood by thinking about how the sense of �feeling� functions. One notices, when touching any part of the body, that that part responds by being more �awake� and aware. Another part of the body that was not touched, but is along the same nerve pathway, may also respond. When a person is sitting, for instance, they may not be thinking about their legs, which are momentarily at rest; however, if someone touches them, they will again be �aware� of them. Chakras work in much the same way. Studies have found that varying areas of the body, when activated by touch, movement or thought, evoke specific emotional and physical responses in much the same way that a smile can evoke the feeling of happiness, and actually increase circulation � even if one was feeling sluggish and unhappy before smiling. This is one of the reasons that it is so important to perfectly perform all of the movements of the Islamic prayer, rather than haphazardly rushing through them. The Takbir and Al Qiyyam together are very similar to the Mountain Pose in yoga, which has been found to improve posture, balance, and self-awareness. This position also normalizes blood pressure and breathing, thus providing many benefits to asthma and heart patients. The placement of the hands on the chest during the Qiyyam position are said to activate the solar plexus �chakra,� or nerve pathway, which directs our awareness of self in the world and controls the health of the muscular system, skin, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and eyes. When the hands are held open for du�a, they activate the heart �chakra,� said to be the center of the feelings of love, harmony, and peace, and to control love and compassion. It also governs the health of the heart, lungs, thymus, immune system, and circulatory system. Muslim researchers have shown that when Muslims recite the Qur�an, old thoughts, feelings, fears and guilt are released or healed, and blood pressure and stress levels are reduced. Virtually all of the sounds of the Arabic language are uttered while reciting Qur�an, creating a balance in all affected areas of the body. Some specific sounds, in fact, correspond to major organs in the body. In his research and creation of eurhythmy, Rudolph Steiner (founder of the Waldorf Schools), , found that vibrations made when pronouncing the long vowels, 'A', 'E' and 'U,' stimulated the heart, lungs, and the thyroid, pineal, pituitary, and adrenal glands during laboratory tests. The position of Ruku is very similar to the Forward Bend Position in yoga. Ruku stretches the muscles of the lower back, thighs, legs and calves, and allows blood to be pumped down into the upper torso. It tones the muscles of the stomach, abdomen, and kidneys. Forming a right angle allows the stomach muscles to develop, and prevents flabbiness in the mid-section. This position also promotes a greater flow of blood into the upper regions of body � particularly to the head, eyes, ears, nose, brain, and lungs � allowing mental toxins to be released. Over time, this improves brain function and ones personality, and is an excellent stance to maintain the proper position of the fetus in pregnant women. The Sujud is said to activate the �crown chakra,� which is related to a person�s spiritual connection with the universe around them and their enthusiasm for spiritual pursuits. This nerve pathway is also correlated to the health of the brain, nervous system, and pineal gland. Its healthy function balances ones interior and exterior energies. In Sujud, we also bend; thus activating the �base chakra,� which controls basic human survival instincts and provides essential grounding. This helps to develop levelheaded and positive thinking along with a highly motivated view of life, and maintains the health of the lymph and skeletal systems, the prostate, bladder, and the adrenal glands. We also bend the �sacral chakra� during Sujud, thus benefiting and toning the reproductive organs. The position of Al Qaadah, (or Julus) is similar to the Thunderbolt Pose in yoga, which firms the toes, knees, thighs, and legs. It is said to be good for those prone to excessive sleep, and those who like to keep long hours. Furthermore, this position assists in speedy digestion, aids the detoxification of the liver, and stimulates peristaltic action in the large intestine. Last, but not least, the �throat chakra� is activated by turning the head towards first the right and then the left shoulder in the closing of the prayer. This nerve path is linked to the throat, neck, arms, hands, bronchials, and hearing � effecting individual creativity and communication. It is believed that a person who activates all seven nerve pathways at least once a day can remain well balanced emotionally, physically and spiritually. Since this is the goal of all sincere Muslims, we all should strive to attain the perfection of stance, recitation, and breathing recommended in the Hadith while performing our prayers � the very same techniques of perfection taught in popular yoga, Tai Chi, and many other exercise classes. If you are still in need of more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Do keep in touch. May Allah guide us all to the straight path! Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and messenger.The Hadeeth which says: "You and your property belong to your father," [Ahmad and Ibn Maajah], is strengthened and supported by other narrations, such as the Hadeeth which was narrated by Al-Haakim and Ibn Hibaan on the authority of 'Aa�ishah . Ash-Shawkaani mentioned that Al-Haakim narrated the same wording of Ahmad and it was graded as Saheeh by Abu Haakim and Abu Zur'ah. Al-Albaani also graded it as Saheeh.As for the incident that surrounded the Hadeeth, Jaabir narrated that a man came to the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, telling him that he had property and children; however his father wanted to take his money. The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, told him that his father had the right to take from that property. Ahmad and Abu Daawood narrated on the authority of 'Abdullaah Ibn 'Amr that the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said that the most blessed earning a man can make is what he earns from the work of his hands. A man�s son is also considered what he earns with his hands, so he is allowed to take from his son's property.  Ash-Shawkaani pointed out that a father shares the property of his son; therefore it is permissible for him to take from it, whether his son gives him permission to do so or not. It is also permissible for him to dispose of his son�s property as if it were his own, as long as he is in need and is not extravagant or mentally incompetent.Ash-Shawkaani quoted the scholars' opinion that it is permissible for a father to dispose of his son�s property but he does not own it. His son owns it and his son is the one who should pay its due Zakah and whose heirs inherit it.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.First of all, we congratulate you for the blessing of embracing Islam. We ask Allah to make you steadfastness upon the Truth until you die.We advise you to seek beneficial knowledge, perform good deeds, attend circles of Thikr (remembrance of Allah), and keep company with righteous people; these are the best factors that help a person to remain steadfast on the Truth.As you mentioned, there is a difference of opinion among the jurists about attributing the son born out of Zina (fornication or adultery) to the fornicator or adulterer.But if that relationship between that man and your mother is considered as marriage in their custom, then he is your father and you are Islamically attributed to him, and his children are your brothers.Consequently, the ruling of this brotherhood between you and them applies, such as the obligation of keeping ties with them if they are Muslims, and that it is recommended to do so (keeping ties with them) if they are not Muslims, and other rulings.The same thing applies if he traces you back to him �as it appears from the question �so you are his son, according to the view of some jurists.Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen was asked about the problem of Zina, which is widespread: "Only few of our brothers and sisters were saved from Zina before they became Muslim. As a result of Zina, many children were produced. With regard to the children who are born as a result of Zina, is it obligatory for their fathers who have become Muslim and who were not married to the mothers to spend on their maintenance?He replied: "With regard to these people who had intercourse when they were still disbelievers; if they believed that this intercourse occurred in the context of a marriage contract that they thought was valid, even though it is invalid according to the Sharee'ah, then the children belong to that man. For example, a case of a man who proposed to a woman when he was a disbeliever to be her husband and she agreed, and they thought that this was a marriage contract, and then later the man and woman became Muslim. We say: Your marriage is still valid and there is no need to repeat the marriage contract, and any children that you had are your children [..] With regard to the group of people you mentioned we say: If they believe that their intimate relationships with these women was a marriage, then it is not Zina and the children belong to them. Also, if you believed that it was Zina but you attributed these children to yourself when you were still a disbeliever -- i.e., if the fornicator said: These are my children -- then they are his children, so long as there is no one to dispute with him on this issue (claiming them to be his)." [End of quote]Since it is proven in the light of what we have mentioned above that you are Islamically his son, then do not pay attention to any whispers, and strive in inviting your relatives to Islam and encourage them to embrace it as Allah may make you a reason for guiding them and you will, therefore, get a great reward.Sahl ibn Sa�d narrated that the Prophet (saw) said to 'Ali when he sent him to Khaybar: "Go to them patiently and calmly till you enter the land. Then, invite them to Islam, and inform them about what is enjoined upon them, for I swear by Allah, if Allah guides one single man (to Islam) by your efforts, that will be better for you than possessing an abundant number of red camels (a very expensive breed of camels)." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] You can make use of the following Fataawa that highlight that Islam is the true religion: 16595, 86091, 88906, 88051, and 82427.You may also make use of the following Fataawa that show that Christianity is a false religion, and that there are many contradictions in the Gospels, and that they are forged: 8210, 10326, and 90449.Allah knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.It is obligatory for a woman to cover her feet during the prayer, even if no one sees her. Likewise, she is required to cover them in front of non-Mahram (permanently unmarriageable) men, even outside the prayer. She is required to do so in front of non-Mahram men during Hajj as well. Since the questioner was ignorant that covering the feet is obligatory, she is blameless. However, she is required to observe this in the future. Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and messenger.There is no doubt that your father is entitled to inherit from his father as long as your grandfather had passed away first. Your deceased father�s share in your grandfather�s estate is to be transferred to the father�s heirs. In fact, your paternal uncle is not allowed to deny you your Sharee'ah-prescribed share in the grandfather�s inheritance. The claim that you are excluded from the heirs entitled to inheritance is totally groundless. Indeed, you are entitled to your father�s share in the grandfather�s estate and you are not excluded by any other heirs. Instead, your paternal uncle is prevented from inheriting from your father, since a brother is entirely excluded by the presence of the deceased's descendants. It should be noted that the share to which you are entitled does not represent your share in your grandfather's estate. Rather, it is your father�s share of his father's estate. As for your grandmother, your father is not entitled to inherit from her because he passed away before her and you are not entitled to inherit from her as well because you are fully excluded by the presence of her direct children.To conclude, you are entitled to your father�s share in the grandfather�s estate. The fact that your father's share was not officially registered does not justify denying you your share in the grandfather�s estate and depriving you of your right. You are entitled to your father�s share in the grandfather�s estate whether your father's share was registered or not. Denying you your rightful share constitutes injustice and a form of devouring people�s wealth unlawfully. Whoever does this is exposed to the punishment promised for those who devour people�s wealth unlawfully.You stated that your father had owned land and other properties and some of them were registered under the grandfather's or grandmother�s name and others under the name of your father and his siblings (co-ownership). Such a claim requires evidence to be submitted to the court.Finally, we advise you to refer your dispute to a Sharee'ah-court if any. The fact that you do not possess official papers and documents is not a problem as long as you have witnesses to testify that your father owned such land and properties and that he had passed away after your grandfather and that you have received nothing of your father�s share (in the grandfather�s estate). If you know that the court will not grant you your rights, you are advised to seek the mediation of wise and pious people who are believed to have an influence on your paternal uncle. If he remains firm on his stance, you can invoke Allaah to enable you to take your rights. Even if you are denied your rights in this worldly life, you shall, certainly, get them in the Hereafter.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, (saw) is His slave and Messenger. If your husband did not take you back after the second divorce until your ‘Iddah (post-divorce waiting period) expired, then you have become divorced from him (a reversible divorce) as per the Sharee‘ah, and you do not need to request Khul’ (divorce requested by the wife in return for a compensation).If he had revoked the second divorce, took you back in marriage during the ‘Iddah, and then issued a third divorce verbally, in writing with the intention of initiating a divorce or delegated someone else, even if a non-Muslim, to issue it on his behalf, then a third divorce has taken effect. This is because the delegation of a non-Muslim to issue a divorce on behalf of a (Muslim) husband, is valid. As-Suyooti said in his book Al-Ashbaah wa An-Nathaa’ir: “It is permissible to delegate a non-Muslim to issue the divorce of a Muslim woman (on behalf of the husband).” [End of quote]In this case, you would be divorced from him an irrevocable divorce.However, if your husband revoked the second divorce and took you back in marriage during the ‘Iddah, and he did not verbalize or write a third divorce nor delegate another person to issue it on his behalf, then you are still married to him as per the Sharee‘ah. In this case, we advise you to present your case to the Islamic center in your country directly. The statement issued by the Assembly of Muslim Jurists in America (AMJA) reads: “Seventh topic: When to regard a civil divorce issued by courts in non-Muslim countries as valid:The resolution stated that if a husband divorces his wife according to the Sharee‘ah, there is nothing wrong with authenticating it before courts run based on man-made laws. In the event of disputes between the spouses over the divorce, the Islamic centers take the place of the Sharee‘ah judiciary in its absence, after fulfilling the necessary legal procedures. Resorting to courts run based on man-made laws to terminate the marriage legally does not, on its own, dictate the termination of the marriage under the Sharee‘ah. If a woman obtains a civil divorce, she should take it to the Islamic centers to complete the needed procedures according to the Sharee‘ah through scholars who are qualified to address such cases. Resorting to civil courts under the pretext of necessity is not acceptable in this case, especially that the Islamic centers are available and are easy to refer to in various regions.” [End of quote]Allah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. You are not a disbeliever by refraining from forbidding such sayings or by remaining in that place while they are saying what was mentioned in the question as long as you do not approve of Kufr (disbelief). However, you have to clarify to them to the best of your ability the merits of Islam and that it is the true religion of Allah. If they say such words again, then explain to them that it contradicts the Islamic belief and that Muslims believe that Allah is Just and never wrongs His Creation, and that there is great wisdom behind all His Decrees and Judgments. If you fear that they might raise misconceptions that are beyond your capacity to refute, it is enough for you to remain silent, and you bear no sin for that as long as you hate this evil. You are not obligated to leave the place as long as you need to remain therein. If you do not need to stay with them and could leave the place, then do not stay with them while they utter words or deeds of Kufr, because Allah, The Exalted, Says (what means): {And when you see those who engage in [offensive] discourse concerning Our verses, then turn away from them until they enter into another conversion.} [Quran 6:68] Allah Knows best.
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Praise be to Allah.

This is wrong. We say: you are not free to disobey Allaah. If you disobey Allaah, it means that you are coming out of �enslavement� to Allaah, as you describe �uboodiyah (total submission to Allaah), and instead you are entering into enslavement to the Shaytaan and your desires.

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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. That man's claim is invalid and you are not his wife due to the following reasons: 1- Your swearing by the Quran that you accept him as a husband is of no significance, since a woman cannot conclude her own marriage or that of others. Besides, her pronouncement does not constitute marriage according to the majority of scholars. The Islamic Sharee'ah (Islamic law) has not granted the woman the right to conclude her own marriage. 'Aa�ishah quoted the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, as saying: "Any woman who concludes her marriage without the permission of her guardian, her marriage is void, void, void." [At-Tirmithi: Hasan]So, a marriage which does not include the guardian is invalid according to Ahmad, Ash-Shaafi'i and the majority of scholars to the extent that Ibn Al-Munthir denied that a single person from among the righteous predecessors adopted a contradicting view.2- Marriage cannot be concluded unless it is done in the presence of witnesses, and this did not take place in this case. It is narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: "No marriage (is effectuated) except in the presence of a guardian and two just witnesses."Commenting on the Hadeeth (narration), At-Tirmithi stated, "Scholars from among the Companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and those who followed them from among the Taabi'oon and others adopted this ruling and acted accordingly."3- The questioner�s swearing to marry this man is a promise of marriage, and does not actually mean taking him as a husband by swearing upon the Quran, as it is understood from the question. Thus, the words she uttered were no more than a promise that could be revoked, if she discovers that leaving this man is better for her.To conclude: it is not possible in any way to consider such behavior a Sharee'ah-approved marriage contract. As long as there was no consummation, praise be to Allaah, then the matter should be dealt with as if it never happened. Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. You are not Islamically obliged to buy anything for the parents of your foster child (son from breastfeeding relation), neither travel tickets nor anything else, just as it is not an Islamic obligation to write the name of his father on the wedding invitation card. What is important is that the child should not be attributed to the husband of the breastfeeding mother; rather, he must be traced back to his father by lineage [i.e. his real biological father], whether in official documents or when introducing him. It is not permissible to trace him back to the husband of the breastfeeding mother. We recommend to the son, after fearing Allah, to be keen on being kind and dutiful to his parents, because being kind and dutiful to them is not waived under any circumstances even if they are non-Muslims. If they want to attend his wedding and they asked him to buy for them travel tickets for example, from his own money, or reserve a place for their residence, and he is able to do so, then he should obey them, because obeying them in matters that do not involve disobedience to Allah is considered part of being kind and dutiful to them. Allah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger.Your father does not have the right to force you to seek divorce and you are not obliged to obey him in this regard. For more benefit, kindly refer to Fataawa 86982and 194927.You should know that although your husband was wrong in what he had done, this is not a sound reason for seeking divorce. Rather, it is more appropriate in this case to hasten to consummate the marriage. For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 88658 and91942.Finally, we advise you not to obey your father in seeking divorce; however, you have to treat him kindly and do good to him. We also advise you to seek the help of some wise persons of your relatives or some other righteous people who may influence your father and whose opinion may be accepted by him, to speak to him so that he may accept consummating the marriage and stop asking you to seek divorce.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.If your mother is not needy, then you are not obliged to spend on her and she has no right to take your money and give it to some of her other children, especially if they will spend it inappropriately. Therefore, you are permitted to stop giving her money if she is solvent.As regards your nieces, then if they are poor and there is no one to support them, you are obliged to spend on them if you are entitled to inherit from them (in case of their death) according to the preponderant view we adopt here at Islamweb; this may occur if their father has passed away and they have no brothers. Otherwise you are not obliged to spend on them, for example, in the case their father is still alive and well off, or that they have brothers who are solvent. For more benefit, please refer to Fatwa 83470.However, if you volunteer to support them financially, then this is an act of kindness and you will be rewarded for it, especially if your mother asks you to do so. Also, helping your mother with some money � even if she is not in need � is a righteous act that is one of the most loved deeds to Allaah.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.The hadeeth, as you mentioned, was reported by Al-Bukhaari, and he entitled it: Chapter: The Lord Speaking to the People of Paradise.Ibn Hajar said, "What is meant by the saying 'nothing makes you satisfied' is the human being and his innate nature, as he always asks for more, except those whom Allah wills."Ibn Battaal said in his commentary on Saheeh Al-Bukhaari, "His saying 'nothing makes you satisfied' is dispraise of not being content with what he had and asking for more; i.e. your eyes and self are not satisfied with anything."However, Ibn Hubayrah said in Al-Ifsaah, "The saying of Allah Almighty 'Here you are, O son of Adam, nothing makes you satisfied!'; the way I understand it is like teaching him to not be satisfied, and what is meant is that he should not be satisfied with the favor (of Allah) and should not stop asking for more, and it does not mean, as people may have understood it, rebuking him for asking for more."Allah knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. It does not seem �Allaah Knows best� that you are sinful for obtaining those results. In addition, your group is not sinful for not informing the teacher about their mistake, or for you not informing your teacher about their mistake. The evidence is that your teacher told you: "Do not inform me about those mistakes".If you refer to the entire group getting the same result, then this matter is up to the teacher and you do not have anything to do with it. In addition to this, the final result is generally not based on this evaluation alone. Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.  It is the owner of the car who bears the responsibility for the mistake as he is the one who parked it in the wrong place and this could have led to harming others because it blocked the entrance of the company. Traffic laws are an administrative system that regulates the matters of the people, protects their interests, money and honor, so, one should abide by them. Therefore, you are not obliged to bear the fine of your friend, but if you wish to help him in paying it as a donation and an act of kindness from you, then this is permissible as this maintains love in the hearts and strengthens the friendly relationships. Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.A child is considered a Muslim according to the religion of his father or parents. Therefore, if he dies he/she should be buried in the graveyard of Muslims not in the graveyard of non-Muslims. In addition, majority of Muslim scholars are of the opinion that if a pregnant wife of a Muslim husband dies and she is a Jew or Christian then she should be buried in the graveyard of Muslims. The back of such a woman should be put facing Qiblah so that the face of the fetus faces Qiblah too since the fetus is considered a Muslim. All the above details are enforced after the soul was breathed in the fetus, before the soul is breathed in it, is considered a part of the body of the woman. The soul is breathed after 120 after the beginning of pregnancy.If you had buried the child in a non-Muslim graveyard after the soul had already been breathed in it then you had neglected the right of your fetus.However, if the matter was out of your ability then you will not be blamed for it. As long as the case happened due to the lack of knowledge, you will not be held responsible for that Insha Allah.Now do not try to move the corpse to another place since doing so after the changing the body of a Muslim is not allowed.However, if the age of the fetus was less than 120 days then there is no harm at all.Allah knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and messenger.If the case is as highlighted in the question and you are still married to your husband, you are obliged to obey him as long as it does not involve disobedience to Allaah. Hence, you are not allowed to work without the consent of your husband. However, if he does not fulfill his duty in providing for you, it is permissible for you to work without his permission, according to Muslim jurists. The Shaafi'i scholar Zakariyya Al-Ansaari wrote (in Asna Al-Mataalib), "When a wife leaves her house without her husband's consent, she is considered Naashiz (recalcitrant). However, if she leaves the house in order to refer her case to the judge and to complain that her husband does not support her .... or in order to work because he does not provide for her (i.e. it is not considered recalcitrance on her part in these two cases)."In fact, the reason you have mentioned that your father and brother are having financial straits is not a valid excuse for you to work without the consent of your husband. The same applies to your grandfather�s illness. Hence, there is no harm in seeking the permission of your husband and trying to convince him to allow you to work.It should be noted that Khul� does not take effect by merely referring the case to the court unless the judge has issued it. Also, a valid Khul� does not require (the ruling of) the judge; it can take place by the mere mutual consent of the spouses. However, the formula of Khul� is a condition for its validity. The Hanbali scholar Al-Buhooti wrote, "The formula of Khul� is essential in all forms of Khul�. A husband may say, 'I give you Khul�� � 'I hereby dissolve this marriage with you for such-and-such compensation' ...�, or 'I annul the marriage with you for such-and-such compensation', and the wife answers, 'I accept,� for example, and thus the Khul� takes effect. The same applies when she says to him, 'Give me Khul�, 'Divorce me,� or the like and he responds saying, 'I give you Khul�,� or the like. These are explicit formulas of Khul�. Implicit formulas of Khul�, like 'I relieve you�, or 'I am separated from you�, may be used as well. Also, a third party may request the husband saying, 'Give her Khul�,� or 'Divorce her,� in return for one thousand (Dirhams) or the like and the latter responds to the request." [Kash-shaaf Al-Qinaa']For further information on the laws of Khul�, please refer to Fatwa 89039.If Khul� takes effect, it is considered an irrevocable divorce. In this case, the divorced wife is not entitled to financial support or accommodation unless she is pregnant, according to the most evident opinion of the Muslim jurists. If the divorced wife needs to work during her 'Iddah, she may do so on condition that she spends the night in her house.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. You are obliged to repent for what you did because what you did is forbidden, and there is a consensus among the scholars that it is forbidden. The Prophet (saw) said: "A man should not look to the 'Awrah (parts of the body that must be covered in Islam) of another man, and a woman should not look to the Awrah of another woman. A man should not undress another man, and a woman should not undress another woman." [Muslim, Ahmad and At-Tirmithi] An-Nawawi in his interpretation of the narration reported by Muslim said: 'This is evidence that it is forbidden to touch the 'Awrah of another person in any part of his/her body, and this is something agreed upon [among the scholars].' Nonetheless, this act is not homosexuality but it leads to it. Allaah Knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.First of all, we ask Allaah not to let your heart deviate after He Had guided you to 'Eemaan (faith), and we ask Him to prepare for you from your affair right guidance. We give you glad tidings that whoever repents, Allaah accepts his repentance no matter how great his sin is, Allaah Says (what means): {Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning] do not despair of the mercy of Allaah. Indeed, Allaah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."} [Quran 39:53] Among the conditions of repentance is to regret your sin, seek Allaah�s Forgiveness for it and be determined not to do it again.As regards how to repay that loan, then you are only obliged to pay the original amount that you had borrowed, and you are not obliged to pay the interest and it is permissible for you to evade paying it [interest]. You should take the initiative to repay the original amount that you had borrowed, so you should only send the original amount of the loan to the institution that lent you the money as Allaah Says (what means): {But if you repent, you shall have your capital sums. Deal not unjustly (by asking more than your capital sums), and you shall not be dealt with unjustly (by receiving less than your capital sums).} [Quran 2:279] In this verse, Allaah called imposing interest as injustice, and injustice is harm and harm should be removed as per the Sharee�ah rules. Hence, the person who imposes Riba (interest and/or usury) on the borrower is only entitled to his capital sum (of the money he lent) and whatever exceeds this sum is injustice, and not paying him his capital sum is also injustice.Therefore, you should not deal unjustly and you should not be dealt with unjustly. For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 86136 and 86521.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions.  First off all, we should say that you are on much good. Therefore, you should continue, according to your ability, to recite the mention of Allaah, pray at night and recite the Quran. We hope that Allaah will accept your deeds and forgive you. What is most important is that you should be perseverant in performing your religious obligations, the most important of which is the prayer, and stay away from all prohibitions. Saying that you cannot devote to Allaah more than this time is wrong since you can devote all your time to Allaah, and this is easy for whomever Allaah made it easy. This is done by having a good intention, for instance you may intend by your studies to benefit and contribute to your Muslim nation, and this is a good intention for which a person is rewarded. Moreover, you may engage yourself in one of the greatest acts of worship which does not cause any hindrance to your studies or take any time from your studies; this act of worship is to mention Allaah earnestly with the tongue and heart when you finish your studies and at times when you do not study. Allaah Says (what means): {Verily, the remembrance of Allaah is more important and greater.} [Quran 29:45]. Furthermore, it is confirmed that the Prophet (saw) said: ''Shall I not tell you about the best of your deeds, and those that give you the highest rank, and those that are the purest with your Lord, and are better for you than giving gold and silver (in charity), and better for you than meeting your enemy and striking their necks or having your necks being stricken (in Jihaad)?" They said: "Please do, o, Prophet of Allaah." He (saw) said: "It is the mention of Allaah, the Most-High." [Ahmad and At-Tirmithi]. Therefore, you may mention Allaah earnestly when going to school and when coming back, and you should correct your intention regarding studying. By doing so, all your time will be devoted to Allaah. It is in this way that the entire life of a believer is devoted to Allaah. Allaah Says (what means): {Say (O Muhammad): "Verily, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allaah, the Lord of the Alameen (mankind, jinns and all that exists).} [Quran 6:162-163]. To sum up, a good intention turns many permissible acts and customs like studying and sleeping and the like, into acts of worship for which one is rewarded by Allaah. Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger.  First, we ask Allaah The Almighty to guide you to be keen on all that is beneficial. Then, we assure you that you are not a failure, Allaah willing.You are still at the outset of youth, and this is a time to accomplish a great deal of good. Hence, take the initiative, make use of your time, and be keen on what is beneficial for you. Start by acquiring beneficial knowledge related to the world and the Hereafter. Accompany scholars and seekers of knowledge, because this will strengthen your determination and encourage you to try to reach the best objectives.Beware of bad friends who dishearten you and waste your time. We supplicate Allaah The Exalted to help you achieve your dreams. Finally, we thank you for these noble feelings and sentiments, because your query is proof that the Muslim youth are still keen on achieving success and pursuing great objectives, to be distinguished from the petty and lazy people who are satisfied with leading a bestial life, caring only for food and carnal desires.    Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. First of all, we ask Allaah to enable you to do what is good and beneficial. We tell you that you are not a failure, Allaah willing; you are still at the beginning of your youth, and all good lies in the youth. So, you should endeavour to take advantage of your youth and your time, and be keen to do what benefits you. First, you should start by learning a knowledge which will benefit you in this world and in the Hereafter. Keep company with the scholars and with students of knowledge as this will make you aspire to achieve a high status and incites your determination. You should beware of a bad company who discourage you and waste your time, and we ask Allaah to enable you in your endeavour and help you achieve your aspirations. Finally, we thank you for your noble feeling, that the Muslim youth should acquire beneficial fundamentals which makes him distinct from the based and weak people who are pleased to live a life of animals who are only concerned in feeding their stomach or fulfilling their sexual desires. Allaah Knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. You are not obliged to inform your fiance now about your need to use contraceptive pills, but if Allaah predestines that you marry at a time when getting pregnant would be harmful to the fetus, then you may inform your husband about your case so that he would allow you to use this medicine.However, after contracting your marriage with your fiance you may agree with the doctor who treats you to write a report for you in his presence stating that you are in need of these pills. Indeed, this is better so that he would accept and understand the matter and this is what is expected from him, Allaah willing.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. The bottom line here is that if you give out the surplus amount of profit from what is taken from you, whose impressibility you doubt about that it came as a result of investing that amount that is deducted from you in forbidden matters, then this is enough a precaution from consuming what you suspect to be forbidden. Your capital money is lawful for you, but you get rid of the profit which you doubt about only. Therefore, the amount that is transferred to your Islamic account is the amount that you have to look at what is in surplus of your capital money. If we presume that the amount that is deducted from you and which you doubt that it is invested in what is forbidden is 400 only, and when it was transferred to the Islamic account it was 500, then you should give out 100 once you receive the amount and not before that because you said that you do not guarantee to receive it. Giving out the 100 that is in excess is a form of precaution and piety only and not an obligation as we have previously clarified. It may also be that the percentage about which you doubt is less than 100 because not all sources of investment are doubtful as you mentioned. Allah knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.It is lawful to seek closeness to Allaah by doing any good deed and asking Allaah for something in this worldly life or the Hereafter. This is among the lawful ways of Tawassul. The evidence for this is the Hadeeth known as the "Hadeeth of the three who were blocked by a large big stone" It is a long Hadeeth reported by Al-Bukhari  and  Muslim from  Ibn 'Umar that the Prophet (saw) said:  "...and each of the three people (who were trapped) asked Allaah by a good deed he performed for the sake of pleasing Allaah Alaone, so that Allaah would make a way out for them. One of them asked Allaah with the obedience to his parents, the second one asked Allaah with refraining from Zina (fornication or adultery) due to only fearing Allaah, and the third one asked Allaah for his fulfilling his trust and returning the rights to their owners.Another evidence for this is the Hadeeth reported by At-Tabaraani  and  Al-Bayhaqi and which was narrated by Ibn Mas'ood that the Prophet (saw) said:  "Treat your sick people by giving charity."A third way is to perform the prayer for a need; for more benefit in this regard, please refer to Fatwa 82384.However, we remind our dear brother that anyone who does an act just to get something done in this life, then he gets what he intends and he has nothing in the Hereafter. This is mentioned in a Hadeeth reported by Al-Bayhaqi .Therefore, whoever does a good deed in order to get a benefit of this worldly life, he should intend to get the reward from Allaah in both this life and the Hereafter.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger.  There are two points:First: you should sever this relationship and stop engaging in conversations with this girl, going out together, being in seclusion with each other, and the like. Your previous actions are forbidden because the wish to marry a woman or being engaged to her without having a marriage contract approved by the Sharee'ah (Islamic law) does not permit you to look at her except within the limits of looking at things which urge you to marry her, in the presence of one of her Mahrams (non-marriageable male relatives). Then, the suitor should stop doing so until he concludes the marriage contract.Second: after you both repent from the sins you have committed, you have the choice either to marry this girl even if she has bad breath, or leave her and marry another.Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. A woman being in menses does not preclude divorce from taking place according to the view of the majority of the scholars, which to us is the preferred opinion. The fact that you read a statement that says that the divorce was not effective does not mean that divorce did not take place. Please refer to Fatwa 81864. The second divorce is effective. As regards divorce by text messaging, writing the word divorce is a Kinaayah (an indirect pronouncement) of divorce, and it takes effect if the husband intended it. Please refer to Fataawa 87034 and 89894. Also, three successive pronouncements of divorce is effectively three divorces according to the view of the majority of the scholars. This is also the view we consider to be the preponderant one as we have discussed in Fataawa 168591 and 82330. Also, not every form of anger precludes divorce from taking place; rather, we elaborated on this in Fatwa 83467. Based on the above, it is possible that you have become irrevocably divorced from your husband with major separation. You should consult an authority that is specialized in investigating the personal matters of the Muslims, like the Islamic Centers, or orally ask the Imaams whom you trust and who are known for their knowledge and piety in your country so that they ask the husband about the details needed to issue a ruling regarding your case.Finally, it should be noted that it is a very serious matter for a wife to provoke her husband, or for the husband to be hasty in issuing divorce in order to solve the problem with his wife. Married life should be based on mutual respect between both spouses and each spouse should consider the status of the other and fulfill one's duty toward the other. It is based on this that the stability and happiness of the family is achieved. For more benefit on the duties and rights of the husband and wife with respect to each other, please refer to Fataawa 85308 and 85167. Allaah Knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. We have already issued Fataawa 85308 and 83157 clarifying the mutual rights of the spouses in Islam, so please refer to them. Indeed, you do not have the right to investigate the privacy of your wife, whether this is in regard to her telephone records or her bank statements. Also, she is not Islamically obligated to respond to you in this regard. The fact that you had given her some of your telephone records or bank statements does not necessarily mean that she is obligated to give you hers. We fear that this matter is due to you accusing her of some improper matters, and if this is the case, then seeing what you seek to see from her is a kind of spying on her and this is forbidden. Therefore, you should stop doing so because such an accusation is suspicion and Allaah forbade it as Allaah Says (what means): {O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin.}[Quran 49:12] However, what should be taken into account now is her good conduct and her steadfastness on the right path; if she is so, then you should continue your marital life with her in harmony as such whispers and thoughts may lead you to the traps of the devil and to unpleasant consequences. In principle, she is innocent unless the contrary is proven; for more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 133309 and 87877. As regards what you mentioned about your interaction with her before marriage, if you mean that you had an affectionate relationship with her, then both of you should repent; for more benefit, please refer to Fatwa 81356. Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger.  You have no right to take the yield of the mortgaged estate; you should give it to its owner once you collect it. You also have no right to withhold it for the mortgage is based on the estate itself. This goes back to the statement of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa salam: "In no way would the object of mortgage be taken (from the mortgager in return for the debt for which it is mortgaged); the profit is his due, and the loss is born by him." [Ibn Maajah and Maalik] [As-Suyooti: Hasan]Any increase of the property belongs to the profit, and this is why it should be his (the mortgager's) own right.Furthermore, since the mortgage never deprives the mortgager of the ownership of the object of mortgage, it is incumbent upon you to return the collected rents to the owner of the mortgaged building, and ask him to excuse you for the period for which you withheld it from him, for you have no right in it at all. There is consensus among scholars that it belongs to the mortgager.Allaah Knows best.
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Praise be to Allah.

We appreciate your question and your efforts in studying and researching very much, especially since you have achieved such great and true results. Although we believe most strongly that it is essential to become Muslim and that Islam is the only religion which Allaah will accept, because He revealed it as the final religion and way, we do understand something of the difficulty involved in leaving that which one is used to. But the wise person knows that he has to follow the truth even if it becomes clear to him after many years and even if he grew up in a different way. Hence Allaah condemned those who refused to follow the truth because they were following the ways of their forefathers. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And when it is said to them: "Come to what Allaah has revealed and unto the Messenger (Muhammad for the verdict of that which you have made unlawful)." They say: "Enough for us is that which we found our fathers following," even though their fathers had no knowledge whatsoever and nor guidance" [al-Maa'idah 5:104]
"And when it is said to them: "Follow that which Allaah has sent down", they say: "Nay, we shall follow that which we found our fathers (following)." (Would they do so) even if Shaytaan (Satan) invites them to the torment of the Fire?" [Luqmaan 31:21]
"And similarly, We sent not a warner before you (O Muhammad) to any town (people) but the luxurious ones among them said: "We found our fathers following a certain way and religion, and we will indeed follow their footsteps." (The warner) said: "Even if I bring you better guidance than that which you found your fathers following?" [al-Zukhruf 43:23-24]

The matter will not be too difficult for you - in sha Allaah (if Allaah wills) - for indeed if you believe in Islaam you will be believing in all of the previous Prophets, and you will be believing in the Divine Books. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"O you who believe! Believe in Allaah, and His Messenger (Muhammad), and the Book (the Qur'aan) which He has sent down to His Messenger, and the Scripture which He sent down to those before (him); and whosoever disbelieves in Allaah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Last Day, then indeed he has strayed far away" [al-Nisa' 4:136]

If you become Muslim, you will not be cut off from the sound roots, for every Muslim believes in the Messiah 'Eesa (Jesus) - peace be upon him - as a Prophet and Messenger, and he believes in the true Gospel - before it was distorted - as a Book that was revealed by Allaah. Maybe it will encourage you to know that everyone who used to believe in 'Eesa and then believes in Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) will have the reward twice. Hence when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) sent his letter to Heraclius, the Christian ruler of Byzantium, inviting him to Islam, he said:
"In the Name of Allaah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. From Muhammad the slave and Messenger of Allaah, to Heraclius the ruler of Byzantium. Peace be upon those who follow true guidance. I invite you with the call of Islam. Become Muslim and you will be safe. Become Muslim and Allaah will give you your reward twice, but if you refuse, then the sin of the husbandmen will be upon you. 'Say (O Muhammad): "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allaah (Alone), and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allaah. Then, if they turn away, say: "Bear witness that we are Muslims." [Aal 'Imraan 64 - interpretation of the meaning]." (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 2723)

The Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "There are three who will be given their reward twice: a man from among the People of the Book who believed in his Prophet, then when he comes to know of the Prophet [Muhammad] (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), then he believes in him and follows him; he will have two rewards" (The hadeeth was narrated by Muslim, 219).

On the basis of the above, the answer to your question is: yes, it is very important, indeed essential, for you to take this step which will change your life, bringing you a life of joy and tranquillity through being close to Allaah and believing in His Oneness (Tawheed), having the pleasure of worshipping and remembering Him, and earning reward by obeying Him and saving these rewards for the Day when man will need every single reward:
"On the Day when every person will be confronted with all the good he has done, and all the evil he has done, he will wish that there were a great distance between him and his evil. And Allaah warns you against Himself (His punishment) and Allaah is full of kindness to (His) slaves" [Aal 'Imraan 3:30 - interpretation of the meaning]

With regard to your name, if it has no meanings that involve Shirk (associating others with Allaah) or Kufr (disbelief), then it is permissible for you to keep your name. The name Ismaa'eel (Ishmael) is very suitable; how could it be otherwise when Ismaa'eel was a Prophet of Allaah of whom Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And mention in the Book (the Qur'aan) Ismaa'eel (Ishmael). Verily, he was true to what he promised, and he was a Messenger, (and) a Prophet. And he used to enjoin on his family and his people As-Salaat (the prayers) and the Zakaat, and his Lord was pleased with him" [Maryam 19:54-55]

We ask Allaah to help us and you to do that which He loves and which pleases Him, and to guide us to the Straight Path, for Allaah guides whom He wills and He knows best those who are guided.

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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and messenger.First of all, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that it is permissible in Islam for a Muslim man to marry up to four wives provided that he offers them fair treatment. Allaah says (what means): {�then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice].} [Quran 4:3]Any law that contradicts the Sharee'ah is not to be given consideration, and it is permissible to violate any such law. However, a Muslim should avoid whatever may expose him to legal complications.Secondly: It is permissible for a wife to renounce some of her marital rights so that her husband would keep her as a wife. Sawdah bint Zam�ah gifted her day and night turn with the Prophet (saw) to 'Aa�ishah seeking to please the Prophet (saw) by doing so, as reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim . Therefore, it is permissible to accept these conditions. However, if your wife renounces her right in having sexual intercourse with you [and thus refrains from having sexual intercourse with you], then she has to avoid any [outside] causes of temptation. Thirdly: If your wife does not renounce her right to financial support from you, then you would still be obliged to provide for her even if she were self-sufficient or wealthy. Fourthly: In the event that you are obliged to provide for your first wife [i.e. she does not renounce her right to financial support], then you are obliged to provide fairly for both of your wives. This fairness is obligatory with regard to the principle maintenance, or the maintenance proper, meaning that you should be fair in providing each of them with their basic necessities, and beyond that, it is permissible for you to favor any one of them with gifts. Fifthly: You are obliged to fulfill all the rights of your wife unless she renounces any of them. As long as she is in bond of marriage with you, she is obliged to obey you in what is permissible even if she is in her father�s home. In a discussion on the obligation of the maintenance right of the wife and the matters that cause her to lose that right, Tuhfat Al-Muhtaaj, a book on the Shaafi'i School of jurisprudence, reads: "Her going out of his home � i.e. from the place he agreed that she would reside � even if it is her own home or her father�s home - as it apparently means - and even if she goes out for the purpose of worship, while her husband is absent, if he does not give permission and it is not believed that he would agree to it,  [then it] is disobedience and recalcitrance on her part, as he has the right to keep her confined to his home in return for providing for her�." [End of quote] Sixthly: Adoption is forbidden and invalid. It does not result in any of the legal status of sonship or daughtership such as financial support, inheritance and marriage impediments. So you are not obliged to provide for the adopted girl unless you wish to be kind to her, and Allaah does not cause the reward of those who do good to be lost. For more information on the ruling of adoption, please refer to Fataawa 84422 and 82371.Allaah Knows best.
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All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. Performing Ghusl (a ritual bath) after sexual defilement, or after the end of menstruation, or after post partum bleeding is sufficient and one is not required to perform ablution. Ibn Qudaamah, may, Allaah have mercy on them, said: 'Ibn 'Abdul-Barr, may, Allaah have mercy on them, said: "If a person performs a ritual bath after sexual defilement without having performed ablution and he poured the water over all his body, then he has indeed done what is required of him as Allaah ordained him to perform a ritual bath after sexual defilement but did not ordain him to perform ablution.'  Al-Kharashi from the Maaliki school said: 'It is sufficient to make the intention for performing a ritual bath after sexual defilement, or after menstruation, or after post partum bleeding, instead of making the intention for performing ablution.'As regards Friday Ghusl, ablution has to be performed before the bath or after it. As-Saawi from the Maaliki school, said: 'If performing Ghusl in not an obligation, like Friday Ghusl, or Ghusl for 'Eed days, then even if he intends Ghusl and ablution, that is not sufficient of him, he still has to perform ablution when he wants to perform the prayer.'  Allaah Knows best.
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Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. First of all, we congratulate you upon your repentance to Allaah and we ask Him to accept it from you and to make us and you firm on His Religion until death.You should know that there are some conditions for the marriage contract to be valid, the most important of which is the consent of the guardian. If the situation is as you mentioned in the question that your marriage contract with that man took place without the consent of your guardian, then it is a void marriage, and the approval of your father about it afterwards does not render it a valid marriage. For more benefit on the conditions of the marriage contract, please refer to Fatwa 83629.Therefore, this marriage must be invalidated by that man divorcing you. Divorce does not need some rites for it to take effect, so if that man utters the word divorce, like if he says to you 'You are divorced�, then divorce takes place with this statement. If your husband does not divorce you, then the matter should be taken to a Muslim judge or whoever acts on his behalf, like Islamic centers, so that they would invalidate the marriage contract.Then, if you wish to continue your marital life, you have to renew the contract with the permission of your guardian and the presence of two witnesses. But if there is no harmony between you and your husband, then each one of you should go his own way and look for another person to marry. Finally, the following matters should be mentioned:1-     If the marriage contract that fulfills its conditions and pillars is concluded between a man and a woman, she becomes his wife, and anything that is permitted between a husband and his wife becomes permissible for them. Nevertheless, if according to the customs, there is a need to delay the consummation of the marriage, then this should be taken into account. For more benefit, please refer to Fatwa 91942. 2-     Being in seclusion with one�s wife behind closed doors (before consummating marriage with her) serves as having consummated the marriage with her according to the view of the majority of the scholars . Allaah Knows best.
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Praise be to Allah.

It is not sufficient in wudoo� to limit oneself to washing the forearm only, without washing the palm. When you have finished washing the face, you start by washing the two hands, then wash each arm from the fingertips to the elbows. If you washed them before you washed your face, the first washing is Sunnah, but washing them after washing the face is fard (obligatory). Whoever only washes the arms between the wrists and elbows has not completed the obligatory action that is required of him, so he has to repeat his wudoo� after he finishes it, or he has to wash the parts he has omitted, if he did wudoo� recently, so he has to wash his two hands and what comes after that.

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