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Breaking the Silence Breaking the Silence › The Organization Breaking the Silence › The Organization Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran soldiers who have served in the Israeli military since the st... Soldiers who serve in the territories witness and participate in military actions that change them immensely. Cases of abuse toward Palestinians, looting and destruction of property have been the norm for years, but these incidents are still described officially as “extreme” and “unique” cases. Our testimonies portray a different – and much grimmer – picture, in which the deterioration of moral standards finds expression in the character of the military orders and rules of engagement that the state considers justified in the name of Israel’s security. Breaking the Silence › Testimonies Breaking the Silence › Testimonies Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran soldiers who have served in the Israeli military since the st...

The Fluctuating Heart It is inhuman and impossible to retain a high level of spirituality, imaan and awareness of Allah سبحانه وتعالى and these things will naturally fluctuate in a person. The reason the heart is called ‘qalb‘ in Arabic is because qalb means ‘to flip and change’ and the condition of the heart is constantly flipping and changing. Even the Companions felt like this on occasions as is illustrated by an incident reported by Imam Muslim. Once Sayyiduna Hanzalah رضى الله عنه was in the company of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم, but when he left and returned home he became preoccupied with his family. He thought he had become a hypocrite so he went to complain of his condition to Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم. On the way he was shouting ”Hanzalah has become a munafiq (hypocrite), Hanzalah has become a munafiq.” He met Sayyiduna Abu Bakr رضى الله عنه to whom he related that when he was with Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم it was as though Jannat and Jahannam were before him, but the moment he returned home he became preoccupied with his family, thus he feared hypocrisy for himself. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr رضى الله عنه replied that he also felt the same way so they both approached Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم who comforted and informed them that such levels of imaan and spirituality are momentary and they do not last and that if they were to last the angels would have descended from the heavens and met them. This incident illustrates that imaan constantly fluctuates in a person. When a low level of imaan is experienced or one feels an attack on one’s spirituality and faith by shaytaan and other influences a person shouldn’t withdraw, but rather seek the remedy by adopting good company or entering into a pious environment where mention is made of Allah سبحانه وتعالى and His Rasul صلى الله عليه وسلم. Even if this is not possible one can listen to a talk at home. As a consequence, due to the blessings, one’s heart and faith will be strengthened, insha’Allah. Even Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم would constantly pray, “O Transformer of the hearts,make my heart steadfast upon Your deen” [Reported by Tirmidhi].[This short excerpt is based on a brothers’ majlis (gathering for spiritual training) held by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq on 18th April 1998]

Q. Who is the owner of gifts given to one’s children? (Question published as received) A) In the case of gifts given to a minor, there are a few rules that apply: 1) If a gift was given to the parents of the child for the ‘use of the child’, the gift belongs to the parents. In that case, the parents may use it as they wish. However, the parents should use it for the purpose and benefit of the child. 2) If the gift was given to the child as the child’s gift, the gift belongs to the child. The parents cannot do as they wish with the child’s gift. In that case, the gift must be for the sole use, purpose and benefit of the child. 3) If the gift is of no use or is not suitable for the child, the father (wali) of the child may purchase the gift from the child. In that case, the money from the gift purchased from the child must be kept for the sole use, purpose and benefit of the child. The money may also be invested or used for the expenses of the child. (Shaami 6/709) And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai (The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.) Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Listen And Listen WellThe Gaza SongBy Mirza Yawar Baig Listen and listen wellO! One who could have been our brotherFor we are one people, whether you like it or notYou are a Semite, A son of Israeel (Issac)I am a Semite, A son of Ismaeel (Ishmael)Our father, the father of both you and IIs Ibrahim (Abraham)Or are you one who will even deny his own father?Listen and listen wellO! One who could have been our brotherWe will die on our feetBut we will not live on our knees.You know how to kill, but we know how to dieHitler gassed 6 million of you, but he could not kill your spiritThose who died only made stronger, those who remained aliveWhy then did you imagine that if you became HitlersThe results of your gassing would be any different?Listen and listen wellO! One who could have been our brotherJust as others silently watched you going into the gas chambersOthers silently watch us burying our children, the children that youcontinue to kill But we remind ourselvesThat the blow that does not break the back, only strengthens you.O! You who used to be the People of Musa (Moses),But today you have become people of the Firawn (Pharaoh)Remember we are the real people of Moses, for we, not you, believe inhis messageRemember that when the fight is between Moses and PharaohMoses always wins.We say to the silent watchers, the cowards,We say to those who sit securely in their homesWe are the front line who are holding back the enemyWhen we fall, it will be your turn.Remember O! ArabsThe story of the White Bull (Al Thawr il Abyadh)Who said to the world when the tiger finally came for himListen O! People, I do not die today,I died when the Black Bull died.Listen and listen wellO! One who could have been our brotherWe did not come into this world to live here foreverNeither did youOne day we will all go from hereWhether we like it or notWhat is important my brother, son of IsraeelSons of a Prophet, O! What have you become today?What have you allowed them to make you?Kill us, if that is what you want to doAt least we die at the hands of our own brothersAnd not at the hands of strangersListen and listen wellO! One who could have been our brotherWe laugh as we see your Apache helicopters and F-16 jets fly overheadWe laugh because we can smell your fearWhy else do you need Apaches and F-16s to fight children with rocks?A battle of honor is between equalsWe challenge you, you who have sold your honorCome to us as equals so that we can show you how to die with honorWe laugh at you because we know, that not in a million yearsWill one of you ever have the guts to stand up to one of our childrenWithout hiding behind an array of weapons that the American tax payergives youWe laugh at you, because that is what every warrior doesWhen he faces an army of cowards.Listen and listen wellO! One who could have been our brotherIt is not whether we live or die that is importantIt is how we live and how we dieAsk yourself: How would you like to be remembered?Without respect, despised and accursed through the centuries,Or blessed, honored, your passing mourned.Allah is our witness: We lived with honor; begging for no favorsAnd He is our witness: That today we die with honor, on our feetFighting until the last breath leaves our body, even if all we have in our hands are stonesHe is the witness over us bothAs you kill us and as we dieAnd to Him is our returnListen and listen wellO! One who could have been our brotherOn that Day, my little baby who you killed last nightWill ask Him for what crime she was murderedPrepare your answer, O! One who could have been our brotherFor you will answer to HimI swear by His Power: You will answer to Him.

Pandemic periods: why women's menstrual cycles have gone haywire A majority of menstruating women have experienced changes to their cycle over the last year, surveys suggest. One of the main culprits? Persistent stress. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/25/pandemic-periods-why-womens-menstrual-cycles-have-gone-haywire Persistent stress leaves us suspended in fight-or-flight mode. In threatening situations, a hormonal pathway in the body called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which links the brain with the adrenal glands, encourages the release of the stress hormone cortisol – preparing us to respond to the threat. However, if the brain is telling the body it needs to “respond” all the time (to anxious thoughts, changing circumstances, the stress of home schooling, the impact of loneliness, illness or bereavement), unregulated cortisol can suppress the normal levels of reproductive hormones in the body. This can lead to abnormal ovulation, which will disrupt the cycle – or even pause it altogether. For Muslim women whose cycles are affected by stress in this way, it can become serious simply because their manadatory acts of worship which require purity are affected. In this type iregular bleeding, previous habits are necessary to determine the stae of menstruation and purity

Whatever we can do to help and to create awareness of the injustice and persecution our brothers and sisters and children are suffereing at the hands of the Israeli govenment, let us all do it from the depth of our hearts. At the least let us beseech Allah ta'ala to forgive us, have mercy upon us and send His help! Let it not be a trend that dies out!

wow I was thinking the call of our Palestinian brothers and sisters and children is being heard by Allah ta'ala because He has let mercy for them penetrate in the hearts of all kinds of people. Popele we never would have imagined are speaking out in support of Palestine and against the israelis

Alhamdulillah Mufti Abdur Rahman Mangera sahib's new level 2 course on Mastering the Fiqh of Menstruation (Book of Haydh from Al-Fatawa al-Tatarkhaniyyah and al-Muhit al-Burhani) began today. The first lesson included a discussion on why it is necessary to look at various Fatawa books on this subject and the many differences of opinion of earlier Scholars and perhaps at a later stage for Ulama from around the world to decide whether opinions from various Madahaahib can be taken in certain situations. The reason he said was that in our age, instead of women having regular cycles, diets, preservatives, medications, contraception, etc. was causing huge problems. I thought I would post this here as this is relevant to the discussion in this topic.

Masha-allah good presentation

Assalaamu 'alaykum ww Brother CH, do you have the history of Palestine and Gaza covered on central-mosque? Like from world war 2 on, the Nakba, etc.? If not, I'm sure theres loads online but would be good if we too could compile something here in the history forum. Interested in taking it on?

please use the titles of the Ulama you quote brother

Our early salaf saliheen used to spend six months preparing for Ramadan and after Ramadan, they used to spend six months worried that their Ramadan be accepted.

Assalaamu 'alaykum warahmatullah Jazaakallaahu khayran for posting on the forum. I beleive "Tariq Masood" is a mufti sahib?

Greed for Good Deeds By Shaykhul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu Once Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam gave Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu the responsibility of looking after the dates of sadaqatul-fitr collected from the people during the month of Ramadān. At night, a person came and started taking from the dates. Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu caught him and said, “By Allāh! I will definitely take you to Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam.” He said, “I am in need, I have a family to look after and I have a severe need.” Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu let him go. In the morning he went to Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. Upon arriving, Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “O Abū Hurayrah! What did your prisoner do last night?” He replied, “O Rasūlullāh! He complained of a severe need and of family, so I had mercy upon him and let him go.” He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Listen! He has indeed lied to you and he will return.” Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu was sure that he would return because Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam told him so. The following night, the same person came and started taking from the dates again. Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu caught him and said, “I will definitely take you to Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam.” He said, “Let me go, as I am in need and I have a family to look after. I will not come back.” Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu had mercy upon him and let him go. In the morning he went to Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam and Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “O Abū Hurayrah! What did your prisoner do?” He replied, “O Rasūlullāh! He complained of a severe need and of his family, so I had mercy upon him and let him go.” He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Listen! He has indeed lied to you and he will return.” Again, on the third night, the same person came and started taking from the dates. Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu caught him and said, “I will definitely take you to Rasūlullāh. This is the last of three times. You promised that you will not return and you still returned.” He said, “Let me go and I will tell you some words through which Allāh will give you benefit.” Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu asked, “What are they?” He said, “When you retire to bed, read Āyatul-Kursī, a protector (angel) will remain over you from Allāh (the whole night) and Shaytān will not come near you until the morning.” Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu let him go. In the morning he went to Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said to him, “What did your prisoner do last night?” He said, “He promised to tell me of some words through which Allāh would give me benefit, so I let him go.” He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam asked, “What are they?” Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu said, “He said to me, ‘When you retire to bed, read Āyatul-Kursī.’ He said to me, ‘A protector (angel) will remain over you from Allāh (the whole night) and Shaytān will not come near you until the morning.’” Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Listen! He has told you the truth despite being a big liar. Do you know who you have been speaking to for the last three nights, O Abū Hurayrah!” He said, “No.” He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “It was Shaytān.” (Al-Bukhārī) To explain why Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu let Shaytān go when he promised to tell him something beneficial, one of the narrators of this hadīth has mentioned that this was because the Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum were extremely greedy when it came to good deeds. Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu was willing to let Shaytān go just to acquire new ‘ilm and practise upon it. Another example of the greed for good deeds is the statement of Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu to his students after narrating the following hadīth: He would say to his students, “Were it not for striving in the Path of Allāh, performing hajj and looking after my mother, I would have loved to have died as a slave.” (Al-Bukhārī) The hadīth states that a pious slave will get double reward as he has to fulfil the rights of his master as well as the Rights of Allāh ta‘ālā. Hence, solely due to the greed to acquire double reward, Sayyidunā Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu was prepared to be a slave! However, it was his greed to perform the three types of good deeds mentioned, that he wanted to remain a free man. Sayyidunā ‘Alī radhiyallāhu ‘anhu Sayyidunā ‘Alī radhiyallāhu ‘anhu has narrated that Sayyidah Fātimah radhiyallāhu ‘anhā requested Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam for a servant (to help with her housework). He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said to her, “Shall I not tell you of something which is better than that for you? Read subhānallāh thirty-three times, alhamdulillāh thirty-three times and Allāhu-akbar thirty-four times at the time of sleeping.” After narrating this, he said, “I did not leave them, i.e. reciting subhānallāh thirty-three times, alhamdulillāh thirty-three times and Allāhu-akbar thirty-four times, after that.” He was asked, “Not even on the night of (the Battle of) Siffīn?” He said, “Not even on the night of (the Battle of) Siffīn.” (Al-Bukhārī) Sayyidunā ‘Alī radhiyallāhu ‘anhu narrated this hadīth close to his death, which was over 30 years since Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam had taught him and Sayyidah Fātimah radhiyallāhu ‘anhā this. This steadfastness of Sayyidunā ‘Alī radhiyallāhu ‘anhu is another example of the greed of the Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum to perform good deeds and acquire rewards. Poor Muhājirīn Once a group of poor Muhājirīn came to Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam and complained that the wealthy (among the Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum) had reached high positions and had amassed much reward whilst they were far behind. When Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam asked as to how that was, they replied, “They perform salāh and keep fasts just like us, but they give sadaqah and free slaves whilst we cannot.” Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam then said, “Shall I not tell you of something through which you will catch up with those who have passed you and you will pass those who are to come after you, and no one will be better than you unless he does the same as you?” They said, “Of course, O Rasūlullāh!” He sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Read subhānallāh, alhamdulillāh and Allāhu-akbar thirty-three times after every salāh.” After a while, the poor Muhājirīn came to Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam and said, “Our wealthy brothers have heard of what we are doing and they are now doing the same.” Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam then said, “That is the Grace of Allāh, He gives to whoever He desires.” (Muslim) This episode also demonstrates the mindset of the Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum. The poor Muhājirīn were anxious to get similar reward to that which the wealthy Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum were receiving as a result of their monetary good deeds. The wealthy Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum did not remain content with their good actions, but were quick to also practise upon what the poor Muhājirīn had been taught. Our Challenge The Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum were able to acquire a lofty status as a result of their greed for carrying out good deeds and utilising every opportunity to attain rewards. We should also make it our objective to create this zeal and mindset within us. Whenever the thought of carrying out a good deed comes to our minds, however insignificant it may seem, we should carry it out straight away. Once we depart from this world, the opportunity to do good and acquire reward will be lost. May Allāh ta‘ālā grant us this blessed quality which will enable us to make every moment of our lives a provision for the Hereafter. Āmīn. Extracted from Riyāḍul Jannah, Vol. 28 No. 5/6, May/June 2019 © Riyādul Jannah

No one is banned from the forum without legitimate reason Brother CH however this topic will not be open for discussion with the approach of the final blessed days of Ramadhan. If need be, it will be opened after Ramadhaan for amicable discussions and questions for more clarity. I do not intend however to get into unnecessary discussions on matters beyond my knowledge since I have tried to explain to the best of my ability with what I learnt from the best teachers on this subject and years of experience with women’s menstruation problems and consulting different Mufti sahibs in the UK. If you have queries regrading why Ulama have made it a requirement for women to record cycles when the Sahaabiyaat RA did not do so then perhaps you can start a discussion with Mufti AR Mangera sahib or other respected Ulama. This is something I am not qualified to comment on. Jazaakallaahu khayran for the topic as I feel it can become a means for both brothers to be aware of and teach their womenfolk and for sisters to record their cycles.

Assalaamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability according to what I have learnt in these “billion courses and gazillion articles”. On a side note, these courses and articles are mostly very basic, outlining the maxims for awareness. The only in-depth courses in the UK that I know of were conducted by Ustadhah Hidaya Hartford and Mufti Abdul Rahman Mangera sahib. I know there is one in Pakistan which is in Urdu and which many UK sisters have joined. Regarding: Absolutely agree with you. They probably did not even have calendars and definitely no apps and probably did not even need to record their cycles (due to the points I’ll mention below) so no dispute with you or the Mufti sahib you consulted. In order to answer your question regarding, “why this issue is so complex that it needs tables and Apps to track” I will insha-allah first have to explain some important points which have bearing on the answer. I’ll try to be as brief as possible 1 Knowledge of Sahaabiyaat RA compared to women today: The Sahaabiyaat RA lived with none other than the source of all knowledge (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) whom they consulted through his Azwaaji Mutahharaat RA regarding these issues and would therefore be knowledgeable in this regard. Generally, among women today, ignorance of fiqhi issues prevails to the extent that many women are not aware of the faraaidh of ghusl and wudhu – not saying all women are ignorant as Alhamdulillah Allah ta’ala has blessed women great uloom throughout the ages till today 2 Things which Impact menstrual cycles: Allah ta’ala ordained for women to go through the menstrual cycles and post-natal bleeding from day one yes, however women through the ages lived in different environments which impacted their cycles differently. Many things which affect women’s cycles today were unknown in the time of the Sahaabiyaat RA. Various illnesses exist today which were unknown even a few generations ago let alone in the time of the Sahaabiyaat RA. The illnesses themselves or their treatments, medication, etc. affect women’s cycles. Added to that, there are various forms of contraception Muslim women use in our age, almost all of which cause problems with women’s cycles. The food and drink consumed today also affects women’s cycles Stress, anxiety, depression, etc. was most probably unknown in their time and this also affects women’s cycles. All this information can be verified online. 3 For non-Muslim women all of the above does not create any issue whereas the very core of the Deen is affected for Muslim women where their obligatory worship which requires the state of purity is affected (5 daily prayers, fasting of Ramadhaan, the main Tawaf of Hajj). Therefore, Muslim women need to know the basic rules of when they are allowed to continue these obligations and when to refrain and that is why there are so many books, articles and courses. 4 Misconceptions One of the greatest misconceptions that exists among many cultures is LEAVING OUT the obligatory acts of worship which require the state of purity once any type of bleeding begins. This is sinful as there are situations where a woman may be bleeding however it is termed “Istihadha” (Irregular bleeding, invalid bleeding) during which she must continue carrying out those acts of worship. 5 Few facts regarding women’s bleedings Now towards why women need to keep a record of their cycles. The Shari’ah has set out maxims regarding menstruation and post-natal bleeding. A woman’s blood can by one of three types – menstruation (haydh), post-natal (nifaas) or invalid Istihadaha). These maxims help determine which type of bleeding a woman is experiencing and as mentioned before, this impacts her obligatory acts of worship. Women develop “habits” in menstruation and purity and in the bleeding after childbirth. Please remember this point. Everything is simple as long as women’s cycles remain within the limits set out by the Shari’ah. (Note that differences of opinion exist between the Madhaahib and even within the Hanafi Madhab as these are ijtihaadi Masaail) Problems only arise when bleedings are abnormal/invalid. Many women do not experience many problems however problems do usually arise at the following stages of a woman’s life; At adolescence – Girls s begin menstruating at a much younger age than before and some start off with no regular habits and actually experience continuous or intermittent bleeding or spotting without having a complete purity of 15+ days in between bleedings (which separates two bleedings). This is generally a straight forward issue where they are “given” habits in both menstruation (10 days) and purity (20 days) which is used to determine when they can carry on their acts of obligatory worship and when they are required to refrain After child-birth – many women continue bleeding after the maximum 40 days creating confusion regarding acts of worship During menopause – most women experience a total change in their cycles from ages as early as 45 nowadays where bleeding occurs frequently without the required 15+ day purity occurring between bleedings. Use of contraception – is the most common cause of irregular bleeding for women whatever their age Keeping all the above in mind, now the answer to the question: Answer: Any ‘Aalim/Mufti will tell you that previous habits are necessary when blood exceeds the maximum or when it is continuous – by continuous I mean there is no occurrence of a complete purity of 15+ days and this situation can last for months. Experience shows that most women simply stop praying when they experience any type of bleeding or spotting no matter how long it carries on. They only consult Apas when they are made aware by someone with more knowledge. The Mudhillah is a woman who has forgotten her habits (not recorded them). For the Mudhillah the situation can get extremely serious when she suddenly experiences problematic cycles (Hardly any women remember their exact days of previous bleedings and purity as they generally fluctuate) because it is impossible to determine the bleedings without previous habits. In some extreme cases, some women may have to perform ghusl (obligatory ritual bath for full body purification) BEFORE EVERY PRAYER and thereafter repeat it in the next prayer time. However, at these times (in some cases) they may be allowed to take dispensations from other Madahaahib which is an extreme mercy of our Most Gracious Lord! And this is why there are these “billion courses and gazillion articles” so as to educate and empower women in their Deen. And this is the reason why great Fuqahaa of the past have written hundreds of treaties on the subject and as ʿAllaamah Ibn ‘Aabideen Al-Shaami (Rahimahullah) says in ““Manhalil Waarideen min Bihaaril Faydh ‘alaa “Dhukrul Muta-aahileen fee Masaailil Haydh” (The kitab taught by Mufti Abdur Rahmaan Mangera sahib) [the fuqaha have agreed on the mandatory nature of the obligation of knowing the necessary states of a person] This is to have knowledge of that ruling, which a person is in need of, at the time he is in need of it. By learning these rules in these “billion courses and gazillion articles” and following them, women are in fact worshipping their Lord. Isn’t our Deen the most beautiful?! Apologies as I could not answer in just a few sentences and also for saying you were being “Rather selfish” but this is exactly how it appears from your own words however it my not be so.

I am not going to delete the thread despite Brother CH's rather selfish comment. I believe it can be insha-allah very beneficial for men and women to realise the importance of recording women's cycles. As Allaamah Shaami rahimahullah says, "Men are responsible for educating them in religion, the principles of faith (aqaaid) and the branches that they are in need of in all the states of life." Insha-allah will post my answer later. Apologies for the delay but I've had a busy morning today and was not up to answering yesterday

Insha-allah will reply later.

A Simple Step to Success By Shaykhul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh As believers, we all have a responsibility to live our lives according to the commands decreed by Allāh ta‘ālā. While some are more guilty than others, from time to time we all find ourselves in breach of His Laws. Whilst advising friends who had joined me in i‘tikāf during the last ten days of Ramadān this year (November 2007), a thought came to my mind which I felt strongly would be helpful for a believer to keep within the bounds set by Allāh ta‘ālā. I would like to share this with my dear readers too. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said: In light of this Hadīth, every individual should imagine before carrying out any action, that this may be his/her final action. If we carry out this exercise with full conviction, it will prove sufficient to keep us steadfast in abstaining from sins and fulfilling the Commands of Allāh ta‘ālā. Furthermore, it will improve the quality of our good deeds and help us to refrain from sins. Let us take an example to understand this better: If a person who stands for salāh imagines that it could be his final action and that he may not get an opportunity to perform another salāh, he will be able to concentrate to a greater degree and develop greater sincerity. When another person, who intended to miss his salāh out of laziness, imagines that these could be his final moments, it will encourage him to perform his salāh. Whenever an opportunity arises to sin, be it casting lustful glances, backbiting, adultery or taking intoxicants, it should be imagined that these are one’s final moments. One should ask oneself: ‘what if I were to die whilst in this state of sin? Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has said that every person will be resurrected in the condition in which he/she died (Muslim), so how will I be able to face my Creator?’ Inshā’allāh, this exercise will prove helpful in keeping us on the path of the Pleasure of Allāh ta‘ālā and keeping us away from His Displeasure. Extracted from 'Inspirations' (Part 1) © Islāmic Da'wah Academy