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Keeping that Spark Alive! By: Sister S Bemath We enrolled 30 days in a course called Ramadhaan to reach “Taqwah”(Fear of Allah Ta’ala Ta’ala). It was a time of renewal and re-establishment of our commitment to our Beloved ALLAH TA’ALA and HIS beautiful Deen-ul-Islaam. Al-Hamdulillah! Many have graduated with flying colours – embracing them with positive Deeni (Islamic)changes. Now is a crucial time to put it into practice! We fasted, gave charity, read the Qur'aan Kareem and performed the night especially the last ten, standing in prayer before ALLAH TA’ALA. We avoided gossip, slander and every evil that would invalidate our fasting. But now that Ramadhaan has bid us farewell, many of us, regrettably, will put the Qur'aan Kareem back on the shelves, will suspend fasting until next year and will abandon the night prayer. This is not the way it should be, because all of these acts of worship carry rewards and are of benefit to us throughout the year, in addition to the fact there is no divine prescription limiting them to Ramadhaan. What is it that happens in Ramadhaan to make you so motivated to change your life around and how can you get that spirit back to make long lasting, sustainable changes in your life? What is it that ALLAH TA’ALA puts into your life to enable you to make all those changes in Ramadhaan? If we could examine that, maybe we’ll find clues to work out how we can make the Ramadhaan spirit last for more than 30 days, so you can make major sustainable changes in your life! In Ramadhaan, it’s not only our bodies that are cleansed through fasting, our spirituality is also improved through increased Salaah and reading of the Qur’aan Kareem. Our finances are cleansed through Zakaah, our social relationships are improved through coming together for Iftaar, and our social contribution is increased through extra Sadaqah. The Ramadhaan spirit is developed through a balanced increase in every area of life, with each aspect having its own timing, amount, and purpose. A whole new beautiful chapter in your life has opened – of peace, happiness, blessings and mercy with an elated feeling of spirituality, connecting with ALLAH TA’ALA and being immersed in HIS love, Subhaan-ALLAH. Fear ALLAH TA’ALA as HE should be feared for, the fear of ALLAH TA’ALA is the best treasure for you. Obey ALLAH TA’ALA and keep away from HIS restrictions, you will achieve HIS pleasure and be saved from HIS torment. On tasting the sweetness that comes with obedience, there is no desire to return to any form of disobedience. A sinful desire is like a rose from afar, we get allured by its fragrance, become blinded by its beauty, and overlook the thorns. Don't allow Shaitaan to be an anchor and halt your spiritual journey. Raise the sails of Imaan to reach the beautiful shores of Jannah. Would you rather invest for short term returns, or would it be more sensible to invest for everlasting returns? Don't let the chains of desire (naffs & shaitaan), bind us to Dunya whilst restraining our soul from pursuing Jannah. May ALLAH TA’ALA make our hearts the throne upon where our Imaan (faith) will sit, and let it rule over our Naffs (desires) before it tries to enslave us... WAYS TO MAINTAIN THE GOOD HABITS YOU PICKED DURING RAMADHAAN: ► Make Du'a It was ALLAH TA’ALA who gave you the ability to keep the good habit in Ramadhaan, and only HE can help you maintain it afterwards. Make Du'a that ALLAH TA’ALA helps you not only keep the habit, but that HE accepts it and makes it a way for you to grow in closeness to HIM. ► Make it a Habit If you want to keep good habits, you’ve got to make sure they remain part of your daily schedule. For instance, fasting. Our beloved Messenger (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) encouraged fasting on Mondays and Thursdays? He said: “A man’s deeds are reported (to ALLAH TA’ALA) on Mondays and Thursdays and I prefer that I should be fasting when my deeds are reported.” (Hadith-Tirmidhi) ► Evaluate yourself Weekly This helps you see the bigger picture. You’ll be able to evaluate on a more long-term level how well you’ve been keeping your habit in practice. You can do the same thing on a monthly and yearly basis. ► Don’t fall apart once you make one Mistake The beauty of Taubah (repentance) in Islaam, is that ALLAH TA’ALA blesses us with this opportunity to return back to HIM after doing something wrong. We should remember that we are humans and that we will err. Only ALLAH TA’ALA is Perfect. ► Ask yourself WHY you kept the habit Niyyah or intention is a key to ALLAH TA’ALA'S acceptance of our good deeds. If we developed a habit to impress others, for instance, we may be able to keep the momentum for a while, but most probably it’ll wear out afterwards. But if we maintained a habit sincerely for the sake of ALLAH TA’ALA, Inshaa-ALLAH , not only will we be rewarded for it, but our intention will help us maintain the necessary motivation to continue to do good. ► Work your Way up slowly Aa'ishah (RadhiAllah Ta’alau Anha) reported that Rasulullah (peace be upon him) said: “Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and remember that you shall enter Paradise only through ALLAH TA’ALA'S Mercy, and also remember that the most beloved deed to ALLAH TA’ALA is that which is regular and constant even if it is little.” (Hadith-Al-Bukhari) The wisdom in this Hadith is tremendous and it is one way of keeping up good habits you have picked up in Ramadhaan. For example, let’s say you were motivated to read Qur'aan Kareem for half-an-hour on a daily basis in Ramadhaan. But now that it’s over, you feel sluggish, lazy and want to give it up. Yet, you had wanted to maintain this habit after the blessed month was over. Instead of trying to read Qur'aan Kareem for the same amount of time, reduce the time period to as much as you are initially able to do, even if it’s just ten or twenty minutes a day. If you keep up this ‘ten minutes a day’ habit, Inshaa-ALLAH TA’ALA, you will see the amount of Qur'aan Kareem you read will increase slowly but gradually, perhaps even surpassing your Ramadhaan maximum in the long-term, Inshaa-ALLAH ! Be steadfast and upright upon the Deen of ALLAH TA’ALA at all times, for you do not know when you’ll meet the Angel of Death. Beware of him taking you while you are in a state of heedlessness. Forgiveness is always billowing around us, but we must raise the sails of remorse and repentance, to feel it. Now is the time to reprogram your life, rise up and get rid of the negativities, develop your potential, plan and execute, change and get changed, and you will become one of those gain happiness and blessings in this life and enjoy the bliss of the Hereafter, Inshaa-ALLAH TA’ALA! Be sure that reform is possible, seek help from our loving ALLAH TA’ALA, and do not feel unmotivated or lacking in strength. May ALLAH TA’ALA accept our fasting, our Ibaadah and other righteous actions, that our condition after Ramadhaan be a better one, the state of our Ummah improves and that we are granted honour and submit to HIS obedience. ..Aameen “Each day in which no act of disobedience to ALLAH TA’ALA is committed is Eid and each day a believer spent in acts of obedience to his Lord is Eid.” www.eislam.co.za

Nawawi on making up missed prayers: scholarly consensus Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Answer: Imam Nawawi stated in his al-Majmu` Sharh al-Muhadhdhab (3.86): There is consensus (ijma`) of the scholars whose opinion counts that whoever leaves a prayer intentionally must make it up. Abu Muhammad Ali Ibn Hazm differed with them on this, saying that such an individual cannot ever make them up and it is not at all valid to make them up. Rather, he said, one must do much good works and voluntary prayer in order that ones scales be heavied on the day of judgement and one must seek Allahs forgiveness and repent. This position of his, along with being in opposition to scholarly consensus (ijma`), is invalid in terms of the proof Among the proofs for the obligation to makeup is that if makeup prayers are obligatory for the one who left the prayer forgetfully, then doing so for the one who left the prayer deliberately is more obviously incumbent. Imam Nawawi is referring here to the hadith related by Anas that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, Whoever forgets a prayer must perform it when they remember it [bukhari (597), and Muslim (684)] After Imam Nawawis time, the aberrant position of Ibn Hazm was embraced by Ibn Taymiyya and his loyal student, Ibn Qayyim, and soundly rejected by the scholars in their time and after. In our times, this aberrant (shadhdh) opinion has been adopted by some modernists, but it remains invalid to follow. Wassalam, Faraz Rabbani.

Is Repentance enough for Missed Prayers? Answered by SunniPath Answer Service Team I have missed about six years of salaat and am now regretting that I did. Can you please tell me if simple repentance is enough, or do I have to make up all the prayers I missed? Can you please provide me with a strong proof? I was told that a simple true repentance is enough, because Islam is supposed to make life easier, not harder. Answer: Wa Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu, In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate From a previous question answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani: The position of all four schools of Sunni law is that it is obligatory (fard) to make up all missed prayers, regardless of why they were missed. And prayer is the first thing we will be questioned about on the Day of Judgement, as the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) informed us. The position held by some contemporary modernists about not having to make up missed prayers is a deviant (shadhdh) position that is absolutely unacceptable. For details, check Reliance of the Traveller, which is a book every Sunni household should have. Please also see the following link in answer to your question: Wassalam, SunniPath Fiqh Team

Keeping Six Fasts of Shawaal with the Intention of Qadha Q: Can I keep the six fasts of shawaal with the niyyat of qadha as well? Is it true that, besides Ramadaan fasts niyyat has to be made before subah saadiq? A: 1) Both have to be done separately. By keeping the qaza you will not get the thawaab of the six nafl rozas. 2) The niyyat for nafl rozas can be made after subuh saadiq as well, as long as one has not eaten after subuh saadiq. فتاوى دار العلوم ديوبند (عزيز الفتاوى) 1/389, أحسن الفتاوى 4/440 ( فيصح ) أداء ( صوم رمضان والنذر المعين والنفل بنية ) قال في الاختيار النية شرط في الصوم وهي أن يعلم بقلبه أنه يصوم ولا يخلو فلا تصح قبل الغروب ولا عنده ( إلى الضحوة الكبرى لا ) بعدها ولا ( عندها ) اعتبارا لأكثر اليوم و قال في رد المحتار : تتمة قال في السراج وإذا نوى الصوم من النهار ينوي أنه صائم من أوله حتى لو نوى قبل الزوال أنه صائم من حين نوى لا من أوله لا يصير صائما (رد المحتار 2/377) Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

The moon has been sighted in many places and other still awaiting news. 'Eid tomorrow (6 July 2016) or Thursday almost all over the world We wish the Muslims everywhere....

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Sunnah practices for Eidul Fitr 1. To wake up as early as possible. 2. To take a Ghusl (Bath). 3. To use the Miswaak. 4. To apply Itr (perfume). 5. To wear one’s best clothes (not necessarily new), ensuring that it conforms to the Shariah (Sunnah dress). 6. To eat something sweet (eg. dates) before the Eid Salaah. 7. To perform Eid Salaah at the Eid Gah (Eid Musalla). 8. To discharge “Sadaqatul Fitr” before the Eid Salaah. 9. To choose a separate route when returning from the Eid Gah. 10. To walk to the Eid Gah. However, there is no harm in using a conveyance if the Eid Gah is at a distance. 11. To recite Takbeer en route to the Eid Gah (softly for Eid-ul-Fitr). The Night of Eid This night has been named in a Hadith as the Night of Reward (Lailatul Jaiza). It is desirable to perform nafl prayers on this night. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated: “Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting reward from his Sustainer, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die.” (Ibn Majah) Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Eid Greeting & Etiquette When Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) emigrated from Makkah Mukarramah to Madinah Munawwarah, he learnt of the two days of festivity which the people had inherited from the time of Jahiliyyah (the pre-Islamic era). These two days of festivals were days of sport and amusement associated with evil and immoral customs. Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) then announced to the Muslims, “Allah Ta’ala has most certainly substituted these two days for you with two better ones, Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha.” [sunan Nasai, Hadith: 1556] Both these days have been reserved as days of festivity and celebration; such festivity and celebration that would be within the limits prescribed for joy by the Shariah. It is for this reason that the Úlama state that, expressing one’s delight and joy on these days is not only meritorious but in fact forms part of the salient features of Islam. [Fathul Bari, Hadith: 950] A part of our Deen Greeting and congratulating one another with special wordings is another aspect which enhances the joy of this day. This has been the practice of the honorable Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum), Tabieen rahimahumullah) as well as those coming thereafter. There are several narrations which support this practice of theirs. A few of these are quoted below: Sayyiduna Jubayr Ibn Nufayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) states, “When the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) met one another on the day of Eid, they would say to each other, ‘May Allah accept (the worship) from us and from you!” [Muhamiliyat, kaza fil Fathil Bari, Hadith: 952] Muhammad Ibn Ziyad (rahimahullah) (a Tabi’ee) states, “I used to be with Abu Umamah Al Bahilee and several other Sahabah. (I noticed that) when they would return (from the Eid prayer), they would say to one another, ‘May Allah accept (the worship) from us and from you!” [Jowharun Naqy v.3 p.319] The servant of Umar Ibn Abdul Azeez (rahimahullah), Ad-ham, mentions, “We used to congratulate Umar Ibn Abdul Azeez (the Khalifah of the time) on both the Eids with the words, ‘O leader of the Muslims! May Allah accept (the worship) from us and from you.’ He would reply with the very same words and he would not disapprove of this practice.” [sunanul Kubra – bayhaqi v.3 p.319] The books of ahadith contain other similar incidents of this nature to support this noble practice of greeting one another with these words. To sum up the discussion, we quote the statement of Imam Abu Bakr Al Aajurree (rahimahullah) whose practice was to only record and mention the selected and preferred practices of the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum). He states regarding these greetings, “This was the (continuous) practice of the Sahabah as well as that of the Úlama.” [Al Insaf v.2 p.441; kaza Fi Juzin Fit-Tahniati Fil A’yadi Wa Ghayriha libni Hajar] In Addition to ‘Eid Mubarak’ The Fuqaha (Jurists) mention, “This (type of greeting) is a commendable and praiseworthy practice since it is supported by many incidents of the Sahabah and Tabi’een.” [Hashiyatut Tahtawi p.530] A closer glance at the meaning of the dua will reveal the intense well wishing it contains for one’s fellow Muslim brothers. So instead of us opting for the words ‘Eid Mubarak’ only (which is correct), let us combine it with the very same words which the Sahabah and as those who came thereafter used when they verbally greeted and congratulated one another on these two days, that is, the under mentioned dua: تَقَبَّلَ الله ُمِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ Taqab-balal-lahu minnaa wa minkum May Allah accept (the worship) from us and from you! ETIQUETTE TO BE OBSERVED ON THE DAY OF EID 1. To rise early on the Eid morning. Doing so will spur one to be more alert and cheerful on this joyous day. [Hashiyatut Tahtawi p.530] 2. It is sunnah to bath on this day before the Eid Salah. However if one bathes before the Fajr Salah, this will also be acceptable. [Hashiyatut Tahtawi p.530] 3. To dress according to the sunnah, ensuring that the trouser is well above the ankles (for males). To wear the best clothes one possesses and not necessarily new. However, if new clothes are obtained, it should first be worn on a Friday. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) obtained new clothing, he would first wear it on a Friday (even if it was for a few moments and then removed it). This was due to Friday being the most virtuous day of the week. In this way, the clothing as well as the one wearing the garment will be blessed. [Muntahas Sool v.1,p.490] 4. To set off early for the Eid Salah. It is greatly encouraged that one performs the Eid Salah in the Eid Ghah. However, if due to some excuse such as illness, old age etc. one may join the salah in the Musjid. 5. As far as possible, one should endeavor to walk to the Eid Salah if it is within walking distance. Different routes should be chosen when approaching and returning from the Eid Salah. One should engage in reciting the takbeer of Eid silently on route to the Eid Salah until arrival at the Eid Ghah. Besides the act of walking to the Eid Ghah being meritorious, it creates a deep impression on the hearts of the onlookers (non believers) when they observe the beauty and serenity of Islam. Encourage one another to walk to the Eid Ghah! Written by Moulana Zeyad Danka & edited by Moulana Muhammad. al-miftah

Sunnah practices for Eidul Fitr 1. To wake up as early as possible. 2. To take a Ghusl (Bath). 3. To use the Miswaak. 4. To apply Itr (perfume). 5. To wear one’s best clothes (not necessarily new), ensuring that it conforms to the Shariah (Sunnah dress). 6. To eat something sweet (eg. dates) before the Eid Salaah. 7. To perform Eid Salaah at the Eid Gah (Eid Musalla). 8. To discharge “Sadaqatul Fitr” before the Eid Salaah. 9. To use a separate route when returning from the Eid Gah. 10. To walk to the Eid Gah. However, there is no harm in using a conveyance if the Eid Gah is at a distance. 11. To recite Takbeer softly en route to the Eid Gah. The Night of Eid This night has been named in a Hadith as the Night of Reward (Lailatul Jaiza). It is desirable to perform nafl prayers on this night. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated: “Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting reward from his Sustainer, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die.” (i.e. he will be saved from the terror of the Day of Qiyaamah) (Ibn Majah) Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

The Prize Giving! By Abdur Rahmaan Umar “What! Are they crazy?” shouted Fatima, banging the knife on chopping board hard enough to scatter carrots in every direction and send the cat racing for the back door. “What do they think? How can they possibly...” she sighed deeply, and raised the knife for another assault on the chopping board. “Don’t they realise we have so much work to do? I mean who schedules a prize giving for the night before Eid.” “But ma...that’s what Moulana(Sheikh) said today. That there definitely is a prize giving,” whispered Ahmed, cowering behind a chair in case another barrage of carrots was launched. “Which Moulana? And why don’t they think!” she continued, pausing just long enough to heave another heavy sigh, “We have so much to do the night before Eid. Get the kids clothes ready, prepare the plates, layer the biryani...and...this year Eid is by us, so everyone from ninety nine kilometres around will be here. So is Moulana going to come layer the Biryani?” “I think I must phone him. Now! He must cancel this madness,” she moaned, “Prize giving before Eid! My foot!” “And who must be there? Must we all come?” Ahmed lifted head just a little above the chair and said “Yes, ma. He said it’s for everybody. No one should be left out.” “Well I’ll explain to him,” said Fatima, reaching for the mobile phone, “then maybe he’ll understand why some people...some people...like me just can’t be there. We have work, you know?” Fatima began banging the numbers into the phone which let out loud beep with every painful prod. “Gee, Moulana Yusuf!” she began, “What’s this about a prize giving the night before Eid? Whose crazy idea was this? Do you people know what the night of Eid is? We have so much to do?” Without waiting for answers she continued, “I thought being a Muslim school you would think about us poor mothers who have to do EVERYTHING. I mean who decided that the school should have a prize giving the night before Eid? So whose grand idea was it?” She sighed deeply and wiped the moisture collecting in her eye. Moulana took advantage of the brief pause to squeeze in a word, “Sorry sister, but it wasn’t my idea.” “Then who’s grand idea was this! Who decided this?” she shouted. The phone nearly slipping out of her hand. “Allah’s idea,” came the almost inaudible reply. “Moulana! If I wasn’t fatsing I would have said such things that would have made your head spin in two directions. What has Allah got to do with the school timetable?” cried Fatima, her big frame collapsing into the nearest kitchen chair, accompanied by more deep sighs and a few moans. “Sister, please listen to me,” said, Moulana taking advantage of the few second of silence, “There is a prize giving and it was at the request of Allah Ta’ala.” Fatima straightened up in the chair and began to say something but Moulana continued, “As part of a lengthy Hadith in a book called Targheeb narrated by Ibn Abbas Radiallahu anhuma, the Noble Messenger Sallahu alaihi wasalam said that the night of Eidul Fitr is called Laylatul Jaa’izah – the night of prize giving. And in another Hadith narrated from Abu Hurairah Radiallahu anhu, Rasulallah Salallahu Alaihi wasalam mentioned that on the last night of Ramadaan Allah Ta’ala forgives the believers. The Companions Radiallahu Anhum enquired if that last night was Laylatul Qadr, and the Messenger replied “No, but it is only right that a servant should be given his reward on having completed his service. ” “So I explained to the children that just as they want to be honoured at the school prize giving and they work hard the whole year so they could get an award – Allah Ta’ala also rewards those servants of His who excelled during the months of Ramadaan and they are honoured with special awards for the Aghirah(Hereafter).” Fatima’s faced flushed a bright pink and she let out a soft moan, “I didn’t know that” “The night before Eid,” continued Moulana Yusuf, “is a very important night and we should at least spend part of it in the worship of Allah. Despite all the other work we have, we should not lose the blessing of this night, because this is a such a night that who so ever remains awake on this night in the worship of his Lord, Allah, his heart will not die on the day when hearts will die?” “What does that mean?” enquired Fatima now curious about this special night. “On the day of Judgement when hearts will nearly die out of fear, this person will be free of such fear and anguish. Also, that person who remembers Allah is like a living person and the one who doesn’t is like a dead person. So to emphasise – this is a very important night that we often forget because we are too busy preparing for the next day or have already started celebrating Eid.” Fatima stared at the pink slippers on her feet, “I’m sorry I shouted at you Moulana, but we just have so much pressure with Eid coming, there is so much to do. But I will have to make some time for Ibadat (worship) on this special night. But why didn’t Ahmed tell me this.” Ahmed now stood boldly away from the kitchen chair, “Because, Ma.....you didn’t give me chance to explain.” www.eislam.co.za

Taraweeh Summary 29th Night Surah Lail till Surah Naas. 92. Suratul Lail : The Chapter of the Night. Makkah – 21 Aayats. The message of this Surah is:- 1. Due to different natural forces and effects of extreme elements a definite difference of action is found in mankind. 2. Those with praiseworthy qualities will definitely be saved in this world and the Aakhirat (hereafter). 3. Those with immoral qualities will definitely be disgraced in this world and the Aakhirat (hereafter). 4. Give charity and have fear of Allaah. 93. Suratud Duha : The Chapter of the Glorious Morning Light. Makkah – 11 Aayats The interim period of Revelation is the cause of perfecting the forces of Imaam. Orphans should not be treated injustly. Allaah’s message of hope does not forsake its adherents. 94. Surah Alam Nashrah : The Chapter of the Solace. Makkah – 8 Aayats This surah serves as an appendix to the previous one. Divine revelation ultimately gudies one away from ignorance and superstitious. Resistance to truth causes spread of Islaam. One should accept problems with steadfast patience and use opportunities to expand. Thus after every hardship comes ease. 95. Suratut Teen : The Chapter of the Fig. Makkah – 8 Aayats If man fulfils his obligations then he is the best of creation and if not then he is the worst of creation. Allaah has “created mankind in the best form” and granted as qualities to use to perceive the truth. Man is born honoured. Due to sin man descends to the lowest of low. 96. Suratul Alaq : The Chapter of the Leech like clot. Makkah – 19 Aayats Remain sleepless for the propagation of the Deen (O Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and Hand-over the punishment of the Kuffar to us (i.e. Allaah). The first 5 Aayats were revealed first, promoting us learning. We have been created from clot. Those who reject the truth and prostrate, gain closeness to Him. 97. Suratul Qadr : The Chapter of the night of Taqdeer. Makkah – 5 Aayats The Qur'aan descended from the Loh-e-Mahgooz (i.e. the Preserved Tablet) to the first sky during the night. It is better than a 1000 months. Angels and Jibraeel (Alayhis Salaam) descend. Special spiritual enlightment occurs. 98. Suratul Bayyinah: The Chapter of the Clear Evidence. Madinah – 8 Aayats 1. The need for sending Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and not an iracle or angel as demanded by disbelievers. 2. The Deen of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) unites in principles with the previous religions. 3. The supporters of the teachings of Islaam are the best of creation and it opposers are the worst. Sahabah (R.A) have been classified “Allaah is pleased with them, and they are well pleased with Him”. 99. Suratul Zilzal : The Chapter of the Convulsion. Makkah – 8 Aayats It describes the beginning events of Qiyaamah. When the earth will convulge due to a huge earthquake or the first blowing of the trumpet to herald Qiyaamat. Nothing on earth will survive. Mountains will be reduced to dust and rivers will dry up. Man will see and be recompensed for each atom of good or bad he did. 100. Suratul Aadiyaat : The Chapter of the those (horses) that Ran. Makkah – 11 Aayats Explains the disease of ingratitude which men displays openly towards Allaah. Then the cause of the disease of man’s intense love of material wealth is stated. The cure of the disease will be administered on the Day of Qiyaamah. 101. Suratul Qariah : The Chapter of the Day of Clamour. Makkah- 11 Aayats Mentions vividly the catastrophe before Qiyaamah. Then the weighing of men’s actions. The injust will be punished. 102. Suratut Takathur : The Chapter of the Piling-up. Makkah – 8 Aayats States when one becomes negligent towards ones obligations then one will be afflicted with the desease of greed, which leads to amassing of wealth. Thus resulting in pride, boastfulness and arrogance. On the Day, one will be questioned about the boons and favours of Allaah. 103. Suratul Asr : The Chapter of the Time. Makkah – 3 Aayats The four principles for success in both worlds is mentioned, otherwise man is in total loss. Imaan, performing of righteous acts, encouringing and being steadfast on the truth and exercising patience, tolerance and fortitude is the formula of success. 104. Suratul Humazah : The Chapter of the Scandal Monger. Makkah – 8 Aayats Condemnation of those who maliciously try to find and reveal faults in others. A vivid description is mentioned about the severe, painful, punishment, which will be meted out to those who are engaged in amassing wealth and literally worshipping it. 105. Suratul Feel : The Chapter of the Elephants. Makkah – 5 Aayats Reference is made to an event when the Ethiopian Christian King, Abraha, who ruled Yemen in the 6th Century intended to destroy the Ka’abah with his army of elephants in A.D. 570, the year of Nabi Muhammad (S.A.W)’s birth. Allaah utterly destroyed them. The one who is intoxicated with materialist power and disgraces any symbol of Allaah or sets himself against the Nabi (S.A.W) or his message will be perpetually humiliated and annihilated. 106. Suratul Qurash : The Chapter of the Custodians of the Ka'bah. Makkah – 4 Aayats Allaah destroyed those who attempted to demolish the nucleus of Tauheed, thus facilitating the summer and winter trade journeys of the Quraysh. Thus they should worship Allaah, shun shirk and not be fooled by the love of wealth. Duties of the scholars mystics and every individual are mentioned. 107. Suratul Ma'oon : The Chapter of the Neighbourly Needs. Makkah – 7 Aayats It rebukes those who fail to offer neighbouring help or charity, who do not spend on the poor and orphan, as well as those who are neglectful of their Salaat. These are generally the qualities of those who belie Qiyaamah. 108. Suratul Kauthar : The Chapter of the Abundance. Makkah – 3 Aayats Nabi (S.A.W) has been given ‘abundance’ (good in both the worlds and the ‘pond’ in the Aakhirat). The principle of defeating the enemies of Allaah, which are stated :- 1.) pray to Allaah; 2.) make sacrifices (all forms) for Allaah. 109. Suratul Kaafiroon : The Chapter of the Disbelievers. Makkah – 6 Aayats Theme of Tauheed and refutation of Shirk stressed whilst an ultimatum to the Kuffaas is announced strongly. Those who do not take heed should be left to their own abnoxious acts. Basically, severe ties with the Kuffaar. 110. Suratul Nasr : The Chapter of the Help. Madinah – 3 Aayats The end of the successful life of Rasulullaah (S.A.W) and the grief of his demise is stated. Victory is granted after announcing disassociatation from the Kuffaar. But victory for believers makes them more humble and even more conscious of their shortcomings. 111. Suratul Lahab : The Chapter of the Flame. Makkah – 5 Aayats The Abu Lahab type personality is considered an obstacle in the propagation of truth. But Allaah grants victory to Muslims and destroys the Kuffaar. Surah describes how Abu Lahab and his wife were destroyed. 112. Suratul Ikhlaas : The Chapter of the Sincerity. Makkah – 4 Aayats The foundation of Islaam, Tauheed is described from various angles. Kuffaar are generally destroyed by rejecting Tauheed. 113. Suratul Falaq : The Chapter of the Dawn. Makkah – 5 Aayats Once Tauheed is make clear and expounded the enemies will use dubious means of magic, sorcery etc, to try to harm Muslims just like they did against Nabi (S.A.W). One is urged to recite these concluding Surahs (Falaq and Naas) to protect one-self from (bodily) harms and effects of dubious attacks by seeking the protection of Allaah. 114. Suratul Naas : The Chapter of the Mankind. Makkah – 6 Aayats Men must know:- 1.) Allaah is the only his Nourisher and Provider; 2.) Allaah is the only soverign; 3.) Only Allaah is worthy of worship and to be supplicated to at all times. One is encouraged to recite these surah to protect one self from any spiritual harm caused by evil-doers, both human and occult and from evil temptations and to seek refuge with Allaah, the All Knowing, the All – Protecting.

Proofs for the Differences in the Prayer of a Man and Woman Reliable Fatwas

Retaining our Spirituality after Ramadan إِنَّمَا يَتَقَبَّلُ اللَّهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ [5:27] سُبْحَانَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ الْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ وَسَلَامٌ عَلَى الْمُرْسَلِينَ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ [37:180-182] Alhamdulillah, All of us recently completed the Fasting & the Month of Ramadan. However whenever a person completes a task, a person is worried about its acceptance. So, we should be worried about the acceptance of Ramadan; we should be worried about the qubooliyyah of our Ramadan. 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. This is how a person should spend the month of Shawwal, thinking whether our Ramadan was accepted, whether we’ll be able to maintain whatever we gained in the month of Ramadan. Now the amazing thing that we notice every single year is that immediately after the month of Ramadan, we start losing. There are some things that Allah swt takes back, but then there are somethings we take back. Allah swt took back Taraveeh prayers, Allah swt took back his protection from Shayateen – they are opened up once again; Allah swt re-opens the gates of Jahannum; Allah swt no longer sends those special Mercies, barakaat that come in the last 10 days, or the night of the laylatul qadr! But, the problem is that we pull back. Many people say that within the first few days of Shawwal, I feel like I lost everything that I gained in the entire month of Ramadan! Allahu akbar Its amazing! How can we accept such a thing? If you look at any other endeavor – whenever we strive for something, we spend time on it, we will never accept if we lose it! Sometimes we give our students this example that if you spent 4 years at LUMS or at Aga Khan and I tell you that you’d lose it in one month. They will say you’re crazy! They will never ever let such a thing happen. Sawal hi paida nahi hota! But, somehow we spend the entire month of Ramadan and loose what we gained in matter of days. I’ve come to you quite late, it may be the 12th or 14th of Shawwal already! But even if I would’ve come to you on the 5thof Shawwal I could’ve said this; If I had come to you on the 3rd of Shawwal, I could’ve said this; some of us loose it right there on Eid day – the very first day of Shawwal! The question is what happened? Did we not get anything out of the month of Ramadan? Is that really what happened? Interestingly Allah swt has mentioned over and over again this master attribute that is “Taqwa” What was the whole purpose of the month of Ramadan? لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ [2:183] So that we become a person of Taqwa And this verse that I recited in the beginning إِنَّمَا يَتَقَبَّلُ اللَّهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ [5:27] That Allah swt only and only Accepts, Bestows His Qubooliyyat, His Grace and Acceptance on the people of Taqwa So, in order to pass Ramadan, we have to have Taqwa and after Ramadan in order for our fasts to be Accepted, we need to have Taqwa. So, if we feel; if any of us feel, that already in Shawwal I lost it – it means that theres something else that’s keeping us from that master attribute of Taqwa. And theres one thing, one major thing that keeps us from the attribute of Taqwa. Its not that we don’t have ‘ilm; or that we don’t have hidaya; its not that we don’t have talab or desire – Its that we have something called the ‘Nafs’. The Nafs is an incredible thing; the nafs is just waiting to steal what we got in the month of Ramadan. More so, what’s amazing is that we see in fellow Muslims in the modern age whether its Ramadan, whether its ‘etikaaf, whether its Hajj – whenever they finish these activities, you would think that they would have reached a new height upon which they are soaring, instead the second they finish, they just drop! And then one gets scared of this English saying that the higher they are, the harder they fall – that’s what we get scared of! And sometimes, young men and women, when they come and tell their stories, Allahu Akbar! They fell very hard! They say within days, some of them within hours – they go back to the crudest and lewdest of sin! Allahu akbar kabira. Just spent Ramadan, just spent an umrah, or just went on Hajj! Why does this happen? Why are we such creatures of our Nafs? So really what we want to do today is understand what our Nafs is. And how that is keeping us from Taqwa and ‘not having Taqwa’ what that is costing us – that we also need to appreciate. And if we do that, maybe we’ll realize that Ramadan was not the end, Ramadan was the beginning. Many of us feel that Ramdan was this month of working, and now we act as if we are on vacation. We treat Shawwal as if we are on vacation. It’s the completely opposite in the Deen of Islam. Ramadan was your vacation, now you are back to the battle. Its not that Ramadan was the battle and you are back on vacation – Ramadan was your vacation and now you are back in the battle! Ramadan was your vacation from Shaytan and the Shayateen. Ramadan was your vacation from the whisperings of Jahannum Ramadan was our vacation from many things! And, if you remember that the Arabic word Ramadan comes from the root words Ra Meem Daa’ And Al-Ra-ma-da means to incinerate, so the purpose of Ramadan is to burn and incinerate our sins to emerge as a newly pure, lean, newer mo’min Or the word Ramadan can come from “tarmeed” which means to Sharpen. So, when you sharpen or purify something, it means that you plan to use it, not to put it on vacation. So, Ramadan was the vacation, now we are fighting the battle – now, we were supposed to have been fighting the battle; now we were supposed to have come out stronger to fight better. But, most of us don’t have that. Even those of us who spent a good Ramadan…If we didn’t spend a good Ramadan, then there is no hope of spending a good Shawwal. But the question is why is that many of us here may actually say, if they honestly reflect back, not in an arrogant way but honestly thinking that no, I actually think that I spent a good Ramadan. I actually fasted all the fasts, I even prayed all the taraveeh, many times in Ramadan I felt closer to Allah swt, many times in Ramadan I made dua to Allah swt for much longer than I ever made before – when I was making that dua, I was really sincere and from the bottom of my heart, from the depth of my being I was crying to Allah swt in those duas – even then I find myself slipping in Shawwal! And then, a person gets confused, why?! And, sometimes when we don’t understand the reason why, then sometimes a person may get disillusioned. And this is the way Shaytan and the Nafs work – i.e. they make us slip: once. And when a person slips into a sin once, then they give up; they give up hope. They address themselves and say: kia kerna hai aap ne, poora Ramadan guzaar ke wuhi haalut hai…choro yaar aisi ibadat ko…kia Allah Allah kerna hai..aap poora aik mahina Allah Allah kerkey phir bhi wuhi bandey nikal ayey! That’s what our inner conscience tells us. Once Shaytan and the Nafs get us to slip once, then we allow ourselves to slide deeper and deeper and deeper and we start giving up. We should never give up. So, what is this Nafs? And, why is it so powerful? Allah swt said in the Qur’an-e-Karim, very powerful ayah: إِنَّ النَّفْسَ لَأَمَّارَةٌ بِالسُّوءِ [12:53] Allahuakbar! If you could understand the Arabic, you would see the power of this wording, the power of this expression that Allah swt is Saying! إِنَّ That Verily; Indeed; With Absolute certainty النَّفْسَ The Nafs لَأَمَّارَةٌ Ammaar – comes from amar. – A simple commander is Aamir – Super supreme sovereign commander is Ammaar It means: Indeed verily the Nafs has absolute, complete sovereign command over us! And what does it command us to do? بِالسُّوءِ ‘Soou’ in Arabic means every kind of evil, not just sin. – Sin is zanb; an ism. – It includes Fahsha and munkar; it includes vulgarity and the things that have been prohibited. – It includes fisq and fujoor – And, the ‘Alif-laam’ standing on the ‘soou’ means: evil itself; evil incarnate or the Alif laam can mean:every single kind of evil. So, the complete English, which is a lot to explain the Arabic, is that: Verily Indeed certainly the Nafs is supremely ever-commanding us to do evil itself and each and every type of evil! Allahu akbar kabira Everybody has this Nafs. And the problem with us is that we have submitted to our Nafs. Two Types of People: Abu-Nafs, Abdul-Nafs The early Ullema and Mashaikh explain this very clearly 1. First is a person who they call Abu-Nafs Ab in Arabic means Father, literally. But here they mean: Master of the Nafs i.e. they command the Nafs; the Nafs doesn’t command them. These type of people are now few and far. Very few people have this ability, this level of iman and taqwa that they dominate their Nafs, they rule their Nafs. 2. The Other type of Person is known as Abdu-Nafs A servant and and slave to their Nafs; A servant and slave to their desire, their wish and their whim. Where does this concept of Abdu-Nafs come from? Qur’an Azeem-us-Sha’an! Allah swt Says in the Qur’an: أَرَأَيْتَ مَنِ اتَّخَذَ إِلَهَهُ هَوَاهُ [25:43] That are you not amazed; do you not gaze; are you not stupefied by that person who has made their hawa – which means the desires, whims and wishes of their Nafs – their ilaah They have made the Nafs their god! Aren’t you amazed at such a person?! That is what we have become! We have become Abdu-Nafs. That’s why the Nafs laughs at us. Aap kero jo kuch kerna chahtey ho; fast for thirty days…koi baat nahi, stand in taraveeh..hassra hai hum per…usko pata hai bil aakhir aapne meri marzi poori kerni hai… Allahu akbar! Such creatures of the Nafs – so weak, so weak! Nafs-ul-Ammarah also refers to that person who does sin without any remorse; without any guilt; without any regret – openly, publicly, and unabashedly. Maybe you don’t understand; maybe you think:no no that’s not me. So, let me give you an example: ‘That person who misses Fajr salah – doesn’t feel bad when they wake up. They justify it for themselves –bus ji mey chaar waqt namaz parhta hun kabhi kabhi Fajr bhi parh leita hun. Openly they say it, without any remorse, any regret – khul ker kehtey hain! Let me give you another level of Remorseless Self: that At night, when they go to sleep, they don’t have any intention to wake up – niyyat hi nayi hai uthney ki…they have no intention whatsoever in their heart to wake up! They set the alarm for 9:am – that’s what it means, that’s Nafs-ul-Ammarah – that is the Nafs’s desire of laziness, its desire to sleep – that has commanded us to such a level that we do not even desire or intend to wake up. That person has Nafs-ul-Ammarah! When you lose the desire and intention to stay away from sin; not the ability – we may still not have the ability to stay away from sin – but, if you have and always maintain the desire and intention…you always intend to stay away from sin, then you don’t have Nas-ul-Ammarah. But, if you lose that talab; you lose that want and desire – recognize that you have Nafs-ul-Ammarah; Remorseless Self – the Self that commands us to do sin. Allahu akbar, Just by this simple example most of us are in trouble, right…Now, Ramadan came to take us out of that Nafs-ul-Ammarah. That is in essence how Ramadan came. That is how Ramadan tried to achieve لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ [2:183] that Allah Ta’ala has Umeed; Allah Ta’ala is hopeful! Bari baat hai…Umeed kerney waley hain: Allah swt and Umeed kis baat ki hai: Taqwa…Umeed kerney wali bhi bari Azeem Zaat aur jis sift ki wuh Umeed ker rahey hain wuh umeed ki janey wali sift bhi bari azeem…magar problem: jis kay barey mey umeed ki ja rahi hai na, wuh azeem bahi..woh naqis zaeef insaan: وَخُلِقَ الْإِنْسَانُ ضَعِيفًا [4:28] That’s us. Allah swt brought His Mercy to the table. We brought our Nafs to the Table. The way Ramadan tried to take us out of Nafs-ul-Ammarah is the way you come out of it by being firm and regular on the Faraidh and Wajibaat. – So, normally you will find that a person first does the Fardh, – Second: Due to the barakah of that fasting they observe the Fardh Salah – so they are making themselves firm on the Faraidh and Wajibaat. What that does is that that takes them out of Nafs-ul-Ammarah. So, the next stage of the Nafs is called in Qur’an: Nafs-ul-lawwama Nafs-ul-Lawwama is that Nafs – jo aadha musalmaan ban gya, means that: Sometimes a person sins and sometimes they don’t sin. However when they sin, they don’t feel remorseless. Its not like they don’t feel it; they feel it – they feel the sting of sin; they feel the pain of sin; they feel the guilt of sin; they become sensitized. Alhamdulillah, for many of us, that happened initially in Ramadan. And lets see, for any reason, if any of us lapsed inside Ramadan, we feel bad. So, that same person who doesn’t feel bad (doing that sin), he feels bad; he says oho I shouldn’t have committed a sin! Ramadan ka mahina hai mey nay Fajr nahi parhi – they feel that sting! Not because their god is NOT Ramadan! Allah swt is Allah. Our god is Allah swt. Our god is not the month of Ramadan. But because they were so regular in their faraidh and wajibaat in Ramadan – they feel the sting of their sin; they feel the guilt of their sin; they feel guilty when they do sin. That person is called Nafs-ul-lawwama. Now, interestingly: the person who has Nafs-ul-Ammarah is happy while the person who has Nafs-ul-lawwama is sad! Why is the person who has Nafs-ul-Ammarah, happy? Because he doesn’t feel any guilt; doesn’t feel any shame. He’s actually happy; bazaahir he’s happy. He has what we call happiness – he doesn’t have something else which I’ll explain to you later. But he has what you would look at and say that he is completely happy à Happy- go-lucky! This is what we call in American English – he is happy go lucky; he’s carefree happy – because it doesn’t make a difference to him. Openly sinning; unabashedly sinning The person who has Nafs-ul-Lawwama is sad, why? Because they feel guilty inside! Because if you are a ‘feeling’ mo’min: whenever you cheat on this ‘abd-Rabb relationship, you feel bad– just like a person whenever they cheat with their wife, they can’t live with that guilt – even if nobody ever knows; nobody ever finds out – there’s a guilt that eats away and gnaws at their insides. Just like the 2nd type of person who has Nafs-ul-lawwama feels sad because of that guilt. Now, what happens is that, because for many of us, our iman is weak, we can’t handle that sadness; we can’t take that guilt. So, now then the Nafs has a new fitna to deal with – which is what we call: Modernist, Reformist Islam. Reformist Islam now comes in – they say that don’t feel the guilt, I’ll offer you another version of Islam which is Enlightened Islam, Moderate Islam, Liberal Islam, Modern Islam – And I’m not labeling their words, these are their own terms that they use! And what is that? That is basically trying to tell us that its okay…you find it difficult; you’re being guilty and sad – we don’t want you to feel sad, we want you to be happy! So, to make you happy, we will take those things that you find difficult in the Deen away – we will make the Deen easy for you so that what you think is sin is not sin anymore! You find it difficult to do Hijab? Do not feel bad about it! You can’t follow the Sunnah? Stop feeling bad about it! You couldn’t pray Sunnah rakahs, no need to feel bad about that! You can’t go to the Masjid to pray Jummah, no need to feel bad about that etc etc. They knock off piece by piece by piece of the Deen because they are reforming – they themselves say: we’re reformists! What does it mean? That we will reformulate the Deen in a formula that is acceptable for you! There is a very big problem there. And the problem is, sometimes I explain this to people as what we call, ‘Diet Islam’ like ‘Diet Pepsi’ Diet Pepsi is drunk by people who are sick and delusional! I’ll explain: Originally they are people who could drink Pepsi but for health reasons – maybe they have to go on a low-carb diet; maybe they have diabetes i.e. they are sick, basically – they have an inability to digest the full Pepsi and therefore the Marketers made Diet Pepsi for them because they were sick. è Therefore just like that a person who is spiritually sick, who cannot live a life of Taqwa – the reformist Muslim is there to convince them that I’ll give you diet Islam, agar aap ko Islam hazam nayi hora, you take Diet Islam. Okay, why did I say they’re delusional? Because, there is a very famous joke in America that who are the people who drink Diet Pepsi? They are the people who go to Mc. Donalds and they order a Big Mac, Super-Size fries and a Diet Pepsi. Now, if you can eat the Big Mac and you can eat the super- size fries, dropping down from Pepsi to diet Pepsi is not going to save you! Whatever droppings you got from Pepsi gets finished from just two of those fries let alone the Big Mac and the cheese and the rest of it…but, what their delusion is that they think that just because they are drinking Diet Pepsi they can go ahead and have the Big Mac and the Fries. è Just like that the person who has the Diet version of Islam thinks that now I have the moderate Islam, I can get away with sin. You can’t get away with sin. There are some things in Islam, they cannot change. May be two of the most timeless things in Islam that can never ever change are: The definition of Taqwa; and the definition of sin That will never ever change; that has got nothing to do with time, with place, with geography – that will never ever ever change! What was taqwa at the time of Syeddina RasoolAllahi sallallahu alai wassalam is taqwa in 2009 Pakistan! And what was a sin the time of RasoolAllah sallallahu alai wassalam will remain a sin in 2009 Pakistan! These two things can never ever be changed. But, the biggest problem with diet Islam… …to be continued, inshaAllah. Download the Talk MP3 HERE [Following is a transcription (not word-word) of a talk by Shaykh Kamaluddin Ahmed db on, “Retaining our spirituality after Ramadan. The original talk’s mp3 audio version is available on Shaykh’s official website’] zaynab academy

Taraweeh Summary 28th Night 29th Para From Surah Nabaa Till Surah Lail. 78. Suratun Naba : The Chapter of the Great News. Makkah – 40 Aayats This Surah in Brief: The detailed explanation of the Day of Re-compensation is based on the principles of the farmers. 1. Just as the plantation itself is the primary concern and the equipment of farming is supplied accordingly likewise in the system of the entire universe man is the only object of concern and everything else falls secondary. 2. Just as the plantation has a day of harvest whereby the crop and husk is separated, likewise here there is a need for a day of separation wherein the two types of people are distinguished. The Allaah conscious one's (who are like the crop) are rewarded, with the physical pleasures of Jannat. Besides their reward they will be additionally gifted. The evildoers will drink foul things in Jahannum. No intercession even by the angels will be of benefit for the sinners who will wish they were dust. 79. Suratun Naziaat : The Snatchers. Makkah – 46 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Re-compensation. Removing the thought that Qiyaamah is far-feteched by stating how the winds ‘remove men’s soul’ and all the dead will arise from a ‘single shake’. It is evident in the first example that at the very moment of the last breath everything is out of one's control in one instant. This is a physical change as explained in the story of Musa (Alayhis Salaam) and from one who claimed “I am the Rabb, most High”. Fir’oun was destroyed with his followers. In the second example an immediate spiritual change is evident. Just as we notice daily the physical change occurring likewise an analogy can be made on the universal changes or specific change. There will be two categories of people on Judgement Day :- 1.) The transgressers, who loved this world will proceed to Jahannum. 2.) The Allaah fearing, who constrained his souls desire will find home in Jannat. 80. Surah Abasa : The Chapter He (Who) Frowned. Makkah – 42 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Equality in teachings. 1. In teaching of Deen (Islaam) the worldly people should not be considered as related in the manner Nabi (S.A.W) treated Abdullaah ibn Umm Makhtum (R.A) the blindseeker of Haqq. 2. The eminence of the pages of the Noble Qur'aan, purified and exalted by the hands of the Noble (Sahabah) and pious, saints. 3. The beginning of creation and the end of life is mentioned sonot to be ungrateful. 4. In the needs of life, the poor and rich derive equal benefits then why should there be no equality in the teachings of Deen. 81. Suratut Takweer : The chapter of the Folding-up. Makkah – 29 Aayats This Surah in brief:- The manner in which a Nabi receives knowledge and from where it comes. Mention of the first ‘wahi’ when Nabi (S.A.W) saw Jibraeel in his original form. In the beginning a description of the Last hour given and lastly proclaiming the Quraan is a warning to the righteous.

Giving the Value of the Wheat and Barley as Sadaqatul Fitr Q: Is it necessary for one to give the actual wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr or can one give the value of the wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr? A: One can give the value of the wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr. ويجوز دفع القيمة وهي أفضل عند وجدان ما يحتاجه لأنها أسرع لقضاء حاجة الفقير وإن كان زمن شدة فالحنطة والشعير وما يؤكل أفضل من الدراهم (مراقي الفلاح مع حاشية الطحطاوى ص724) ( ودفع القيمة ) أي الدراهم ( أفضل من دفع العين على المذهب ) المفتى به جوهرة و بحر عن الظهيرية وهذا في السعة أما في الشدة فدفع العين أفضل كما لا يخفى وقال فى الشامية: قوله ( أي الدراهم ) ربما يشعر أنها المرادة بالقيمة مع أن القيمة تكون أيضا من الفلوس والعروض كما في البدائع و الجوهرة ولعله اقتصر على الدراهم تبعا للزيلعي لبيان أنها الأفضل عند إرادة دفع القيمة لأن العلة في أفضلية القيمة كونها أعون على دفع حاجة الفقير لاحتمال أنه يحتاج غيرالحنطة مثلا من ثياب ونحوها بخلاف دفع العروض وعلى هذا فالمراد بالدراهم ما يشمل الدنانيرتأمل قوله ( على المذهب المفتى به ) مقابله ما في المضمرات من أن دفع الحنطة أفضل في الأحوال كلها سواء كانت أيام شدة أم لا لأن في هذا موافقة السنة وعليه الفتوى منح فقد اختلف الإفتاء ط (شامى 2/366) وذكر في الفتاوى أن أداء القيمة أفضل من عين المنصوص عليه وعليه الفتوى (الفتاوى الهندية 1/192) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Does a 60 day fasting penalty apply one when a fast is not kept Q. If I did not keep Ramadaan fasts at all in the past, do I have to keep 60 fasts for each fast or each Ramadaan missed? How do I make up for it? A. If one did not fast at all, then only one Qadha fast has to be made for each missed fast. There is no 60 days penalty. The 60 days penalty is only if one kept the fast and broke it without a valid reason in Shariah. In addition to the 60 days penalty, one Qadha fast must be kept as well. (Maraaqil Falaah 247) And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ismaeel Bassa Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai (Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh) Fatwa Department Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians

Kaffarah for several Ramadhaans Q: If a person broke fasts at least once over several Ramdhaans during their youth, do they have to give kaffara just once for all the Ramdhaans or do they have to give kaffara seperatly for each year? A: The prefered opinion in the Hanafi mazhab in regard to discharging the kaffarah for breaking one's fast is as follows: If the fast was broken during several Ramadhaans due to having relations then a separate kaffarah is necessary for each Ramadhaan. However if the fast was broken during several Ramadhaans due to eating or drinking, one kaffarah on behalf of all will suffice. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. ولو تكرر فطره ولم يكفر للأول يكفيه واحدة ولو في رمضانين عند محمد وعليه الاعتماد بزازية و مجتبى وغيرهما واختار بعضهم للفتوى أن الفطر بغير الجماع تداخل وإلا لا (الدر المختار 2/ 413) قال الشامي : قوله ( وعليه الاعتماد ) نقله في البحر عن الأسرار ونقل قبله عن الجوهرة لو جامع في رمضانين فعليه كفارتان وإن لم يكفر للأولى في ظاهر الرواية وهو الصحيح اه قلت فقد اختلف الترجيح كما ترى ويتقوى الثاني بأنه ظاهر الرواية (رد المحتار 2/ 413) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Taraweeh Summary 27th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the night of Taraaweeh Download Now 28th Para From Sura Mujadalah till end of Mursalaat. 58. Surah Mujadalah : She who pleaded. This Surah in brief: Several topics are discussed: 1. The obligations of the Muslims Political Party. 2. Their own constitution, in obeying Allaah and His Rasul. 3. The Political Party elect their Head. 4. The execution of the Laws from the point of the leadership. 5. Mention is made of those people who are not worthy of being part of the politic Party. Also to break an old arab custom on divorce. Once a woman divorced she cannot re-marry, if her husband told her “Be on to me like my mothers back”. It is permissible to sit separately with the authorities in order to listen to the grievances. 1. The authorities should keep in mind that Allaah Ta'aala is All- Seeing 2. Their constitution in the Quraan and Sunnat. 3. The head of the Political Party should be a knowledgeable one. 4. Obedience to the Head. Those who keep friendship with the enemies of Islaam cannot be part of counselling body. Status of Sahabah (R.A) mentioned at end “Allaah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Allaah.” 59. Suratul Hashr : The Chapter of the Gathering. Madinah – 24 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Five issues are highlighted here: 1. The initiation of Muslim Rule, when Nabi(S.A.W) established the Muslim state in Madinah. 2. The reasons of survival, obeying Allaah. 3. The reasons of destruction, disobeying Allaah. 4. It is impossible for one who remains practical on the Qur'aan to be disgraced in the world. 5. The conditions of how to take benefit from the Noble Qur'aan. The causes of the Rule collapsing. The explanation is as following: That whenever hypocrites arise in any people through it may appear as if they are united with the people while secretly they hold good relations with the enemies and at the same time they make all-out effort for the friendship with them, then at this point the decline of the Rule begins. Therefore in this Surah the Muslims are informed of the conditions of such treacherous people so that the Muslims may take precautions. 1. It is impossible for a person to be disgraced in this world when he practises on the Noble Qur'aan. 2. The conditions of taking benefit from the Qur'aan i.e. until and unless there is not exclusive firm belief with regards to Allaah Ta'aala in the heart and no estimation of His might and strength then till then no benefit can be derived from the laws and Commands of man. 60. Suratul Mumtahinah : The Chapter of the examined One. Madinah : 13 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Breaking ties with the Kuffar (disbelievers). The reasons of breaking ties (who) expelled Nabi (S.A.W) from Makkah and waged war against Muslims and harmed Muslims. The categories of Kuffar are two kinds: 1. The first category are those with whom reconciliation is not permissible due to their extreme hatred for Muslims. 2. The second category is those with whom fighting is not permissible, who are not actively hostile to the Muslims. Show kindness and friendliness so that they be inclined to Islaam. 61. Suratus Saff : The Chapter of the Ranks. Madinah :14 Aayats This Surah in brief: The duties of the Self Sacrificers; There are three useful groups in any community: namely, the learned ones, the wealthy and the self-sacrificers. If these three groups fulfil their duties i.e unity and fulfilling their pledges, then such a community will strengthen and on the contrary if any one group neglects its duties then this communtiy will be destroyed. So for this reason Suratul Saff elaborates the duties of the Self-Sacrificers to be ready to spend their wealth for Allaah and Suratul Jumu'ah elaborates the duties of the learned and Suratul Munafiqeen exhorts the duties of the wealthy. 1. The status of the Self-sacrificers in the eyes of Allaah. 2. The punishment in the instance of not fulfilling the duties 3. The field of discharging these duties. Also Hadhrat Isa (Alayhis Salaam) and Hadhrat Musa (Alayhis Salaam) are mentioned. The prophecy of Hadhrat Isa(Alayhis Salaam) on the advent of Nabi Muhammad (S.A.W) stated, ‘A Nabi that shall come after me, whose name wil be Ahmed”. The reward of the most loved actions to Allaah. 62. Surah Jumuah : The Chapter of the Assembly (Friday) Prayer. Madinah – 11 Aayats This Surah in brief: The duties of the learned scholars (noble Ulema) as deputies of Nabi (S.A.W). To purify hearts and convey messages. 1. The duties of the learned Scholars. 2. The punishment in the instance of not fulfilling the duties. The with holding of Allaah’s bounties. 3. The standard of discharging the duties. No trade or worldy benefit must deter one from duties. Jumuah (Friday) is the day of the propagation of the Noble Qur'aan. For this reason it is incumbent upon every Muslim that he participates in the prayer. 63. Suratul Munafiqeen : The Chapter of the Hypocrites. Madinah – 11 Aayats. This Surah in brief: The duties of the wealthy, to aid the needy, like the Ansaar helped the Muhajireen. The wealthy will be governed by their wealth as Munafiqeen (hypocrites) if they do not spend in the path of Allaah in spite of having the means. The Munafiqeen tried to convince the Ansaar not to spend on the Muhajireen. The Muslims are forced to be alert by giving charity just so that the disease of hypocrisy does not grow from within, for when death comes, not one extra minute to do anything is given. 64. Surah Taghaboon : The Chapter of the mutual loss and gain. Madinah – 18 Aayats. This Surah in brief: 1. The verses of the souls and universe i.e. that loss is failure in the Aakhirat and gain is salvation in the world compel us to follow Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). 2. The following of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) will result in a great success on the day of Judgement. 3. Reasoning of the obstacles. The verses of the souls and universe compels us to follow Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) which will result in a great success on the Day of Judgement. V2 regarding the souls, V5 regarding the universe, V9 regarding the great success. Many difficulties will be encounted when one strives to follow the Light (Nur) and at these times one should not deviate from the path. The obstacles should be removed. i.e. all these obstacles which may stand in the way of good action and Imaam , like the Prophetic call by saying, “Will mortals be our guides”, spouses and children behave like enemies. 65. Suratut Talaq : The Chapter of Divorce. Madinah: 12 Aayats This Surah in brief: In Huququl Ibaad (i.e. Rights of the people) it is not permissible to amend or abrogate any law. Issues pertaining to divorce and iddah (waiting time after divorce). The divine punishment of Allaah Ta'aala also appear’s due to amendment and abrogations of Huququl-Ibaad. Not to harass or make life untolerable for the women in iddah, but to spend on them. 66. Suratut Tahreem : The chapter of Holding. Madinah 12 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Nothing should serve as a hindrance to the standard duty (obligation of man). Even if the pure wives of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) had to serve as a hindrance to his standard obligations, then he would have divorced them too. On the analogy of the above it is duty of the Muslims to save their kith and kin from Jahannam together with themselves i.e. people should not be obstacles to each other in the carrying out of their standard duties in Islaam. The good recompense of turning to Allaah genuinely, like the wife of Fir’oun who prayed “ My Rabb, build for me a house in Jannat, in Your mist, and deliver me from Fir’oun and his evil actions” and Hadhrat Maryam (Alayhis Salaam). Worldly relationships with the Divine do not matter when one is not any subservient to Allaah, like the wives of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam) and Lut (Alayhis Salaam). 67. Surah Mulk : The Chapter of Sovereignty. Makkah – 30 Aayats. This Surah in brief: It is said to the oppressors, accept Allaah Ta'aala as the Sovereign to the system of the universe and give proof of loyalty! Look at His flawless creations. Allaah Ta'aala is the Sovereign of the entire universe because, He has created it. Whosoever rebels against His sovereignty will be flung into prison and that prison is Jahannum. It will be roaring and screaming, bursting with rage. Whosoever proves loyalty and leaving Allaah will be forgiven and rewarded tremendously. He i.e Allaah is capable of inflicting various types of punishments From the heavens and earths, give thanks to He, who has given us ears, eyes and a heart. Your armies (i.e. armies of the opposers) are incompetent in comparison to His. 68. Suratul Qalam : Chapter of the Pen. Makkah – 52 Aayats. This Surah in brief: If you (i.e. Kuffar) declare this Deen to be fake then you also have pens in your possession so write a Qur'aan similar to this. These Kuffar made allegations on Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) will receive countless rewards for His patience. Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was told not to accept any of their matters. These people will in the end endure losses like the people of the Orchids (as mentioned in Surah Kahf) who decided to pick fruit the next morning without saying “If Allaah wills.” Yes indeed! The opposers and supporters can never be equal. Yunus (Alayhis Salaam) is mentioned and that the Quraan is an admonition to mankind is reiterated. 69. Suratul Haaqqah: The Chapter of the Sure Reality. Makkah – 52 Aayats This Surah in brief: Re-compensations on actions are received both in this world and the hereafter. Everything will be exposed and no secrets concealed. Those who are given the Name – Amal in the right hand will go to Jannat. Whilst those who are given the book in the left hand will know that their wealth avaled them not. The nations of Aad, Thamud and Fir'oun etc. received punishment in this world and will still receive more in the hereafter. a. This Noble Qur'aan was brought down by the esteemed messenger (i.e. Jibrael (Alayhis Salaam). b. It is the Sustainer of the universe who revealed it. c. Nevertheless, only the Allaah conscious one's will derive benefit. 70. Suratul Ma'arij : the Chapter of the Ways of Ascent. Makkah – 44 Aayats. This Surah in brief: A detailed discription on the Day of Reward and Punishment. A detailed discription on the Day of Re-compensation, heavens became like molten brass, mountains like foating wool, sinners will sacrifice their kith and kin for salvation, but in vain. The praiseworthy qualities of the Jannaties (i.e. People of Paradise), who were steadfast in Salaat, gave charity, believed in the Aakhirat, feared Allaah’s punishment, protected their chastity, maintained their trusts and fulfilled their promises. Also gave proper witness. Leave the deniers of Qiyamat in their immoral and vain pursuit for they will be present on Judgement Day, to witness all that they did. 71. Suratun Noah : The Chapter of Noah (Alayhis Salaam). Makkah – 28 Aayats. This Surah in brief: The propagation procedures of the Nabis by stating the example of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam) to his people. The purpose of Tabligh (propagation), pleasuring Allaah, piety and obedience. The day and night activities in Tabligh (i.e. propagation), as done by Nuh(Alayhis Salaam), aloud in public and secretly in private. The arrangement of excellent results by accepting the commands, salvation in totality. If the invited ones do not appreciate the sincerity of the inviter like thrusting their fingers in their ears and covering their heads, then the mere pain of the oppressed one's heart is good enough to cause such people to burn (i.e. in hell-fire). The rejectors of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam)’s call were drowned. 72. Suratul Jinn : The chapter of the Jinn. Makkah - 23 Aayats This Surah in brief: Just as the right-minded human beings are thirsty for the life giving water of the Qur'aan similarly are the right minded Jinn looking forward to this Qur'aan. The righteous Jinn take immediate effect by listening to the Qur'aan, and they immediately proceed to propagate the message to their people. The purpose of Tabligh (propagation) is invitation towards Allaah, by the Nabi, which is now the duty of Muslims. The Nabis are not possessors of any one's loss or gain. Their duty is the propagation of the Divine Laws. 73. Suratul Muzammil : The Chapter of the One Folded in Garments. Makkah – 20 Aayats This Surah in brief: The principles of a propagator. The propagator prepares himself before the propagation, keeping vigil at night, reciting the Quraan and keeping in focus the level of the people. Time allocation of a propagator; The connection of propagator with Allaah; because worry is very difficult and one becomes like a stranger. The destruction of the opposers after the propagation. The acts of worship have been moderated because the era of the people of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is so much more vast. 74. Suratul Muddath’thir : The Chapter of the Wrapped-One. Makkah – 56 Aayats. This Surah in brief: Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has to only fulfil the rights of propagation to the creation of Allaah and via him all his followers to warn people of the Aakhirat, and leave the destruction of the opposers to Allaah. Human pride is the major cause and hinderance in recognising the Haqq. If the denial remains perpetual and the aversion from physical and monetary acts of worship continues then entrance to Hell is definite and salvation impossible. Conversation between the dwellers of Jannat and Jahannum reveals that the Jahanamis reached there because 1.) they did not pray or 2.) feed the hungry or 3.) were involved in vain disputes and 4.) denied Aakhirat. 75. Suratul Qiyaamah : The Chapter of Judgement Day. Makkah – 40 Aayats This Surah in brief: The Confirmation of Judgement Day. Confirmation of Qiyaamah by verse of the Souls which states, when eyesight shall be dazed and the moon and sun brought together. The harms of denying Qiyaamah, when man will “whither shall I flee”. The reasons of denying Qiyaamah, by man bearing witness against himself. The various categories of people on Qiyaamah, evil ones to be punished and pious rewarded. Removing the thought of Qiyaamah being far-fetched, by stating we have not been sent without purpose. Allaah has created us from nothing and has the Qudraat to give life to the dead. 76. Suratul Dahr : The Chapter of Time or Man. Makkah – 31 Aayats This Surah in brief: Negation of atheism or materialism. Affirmation of a Creation, from nothing. Types of Man, those who choose good and those who chose evil. The qualities of those who accept a Creator, are :- 1.) fulfil vows, 2.) fear the Day of Judgment 3.) feed the poor. The rewards of their actions. The way of those who obey the Creator, by remembering Him at dawn and in the evening and prostrate at night. The explanation of the helplessness of the creation, who are ungrateful to their Rabb and leave behind a sorrow laden day. 77. Suratul Mursalaat : The Chapter of Those Sent Forth. Makkah – 50 Aayats This Surah in Brief: The issue of recompensation, stressed by the words “Oh, woe on the day to the deniers” which appears 10 times in 50 Aayats. A detailed explanation of the Day of Recompensation. The Dreadful consequences of those who deny the Day of Recompensation i.e. no shade nor shelter from the blazing flames. The excellent rewards for those who believe in the Day of Recompensation, who will stay in cool shades and fountains. A repeated warning, is stated in the Aayat “In which revelation, after this, will they then believe.”

Taraweeh Summary 26th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 26th of Taraaweeh Download Now 27th Para from 1.5 of Surah Zaariyaat till end of Surah Hadeed. 1. Compensation of actions is certain. 2. The purpose of the creation if Man and Jinn, is to worship Allaah. 52. Suratul Toor : The Chapter of the Mountain Sinai. Makkah 49 Aayats. This Surah in Brief: The punishment of evil actions is certain. The punishment will befall the antagonists of the truth. Allaah Ta'aala commands Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) to continue propagating the same message which all Ambiyaa did. Do they think that by them not accepting your directives it will prevent the forthcoming events. Mt. Sinai is where Moosa (Alayhi Salaam) received ‘wahy’ and saw Allaah’s glory. 53. Suratun Najm : The Chapter of the Stars. Makkah – 62 Aayats This Surah in Brief The traditions or sayings of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) are Divine Revelation too and your (i.e. Kufr) beliefs are based on mental evaluations and are pure mental assumptions and do not be bothered about these. Also 1. Do not these people know that every person will be recompensed for their actions. 2. Allaah Ta'aala will recompense the people by Himself, therefore 3. He ruined Aad, Thamud, the people of Noah (Alayhis Salaam) etc as punishment for their evil actions. 4. Meeraj is also mentioned. 54. Suratul Qamar : The Chapter of the Moon. Makkah : 55 Aayats This Surah in brief:- Removing the idea that Qiyaamat (Judgement Day) is a far-fetched thing. Qiyaamat means when the whole universe will be in a condition of turmoil and havoc. The matter regarding the breaking of a heavenly body (i.e. the splitting of the moon) from the universe is a clear proof that the remaining heavenly bodies will also encounter weaknesses and perish. 1. Removing the thought that Judgement day is far-fetched. 2. A reminder of the visitations of Allaah in the next 3 rukus. The story of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam), his call, the rain and the ark. Resting thereafter on Mount Judi, border of Turkey. The statement; “We have made the Quraan easy to remember, but will anyone take heed” appears 4 times. 55. Suratur Rahmaan : The Chapter of the Compassionate. Madinah – 78 Aayats This Surah in Brief: This Surah is an answer to the question "Who is Ar-Rahmaan?" which the Kuffar posed. Allaah knows best! A reminder of the bounties of Allaah. 1. Everything will definitely perish. 2. That Benefactor who has showed favours upon you will take your reckoning. 3. Those who misused the favours will be dealt with severly. Allaah will reward those who use their favours properly by granting them Jannat and its delights and two gardens. The words “then which of Your Rabb’s favours you deny” appears 31 times in this Surah. 56. Suratul Waqiah : The Chapter of that which must come to pass. Makkah – 96 Aayats This Surah in Brief :- On the day of Judgement there will be three categories of people. Those on the right, left and foremost. Two categories, the right and the foremost, will be saved and the third one, the left, will be doomed. 1. The categories briefly outlined, the righteousness and those who accepted the truth upon presentation, are the successful. 2. Mention is made of the bounties of the two saved categories will receive. Then :- 1. Mention is made of how Allaah will deal with the Ashabush Shima (i.e. the dwellers of hell). 2. Removing the thought that resurrection is far-fetched, by mentioning the natural surroundings. A repetition on how Allaah will deal with all three categories as a conclusion. 57. Suratul Hadeed : The Chapter of Iron. Madinah – 29 Aayats. This Surah in Brief: The manner in which to achieve Dominion. 1. If one desires respect and authority then one should lay oneself completely to obey the orders of Allaah. 2. Learn how to spend in the path of Allaah. 3. When one spends then in this world his Imaan strengthens and in the Aakhirat (hereafter) he receives Nur (i.e. celestial light) 4. When one avoids spending (in the path of Allaah) then in this world he acquires hypocrisy and the Nur is snatched away from him in the Aakhirat (hereafter). When one avoids spending in the path of Allaah then he is diseased with vainglory and amassment in wealth and offspring, etc. Allaah has mercy and compassion in sight for His creation. There should be no blending of innovations with these laws revealed from Allaah Ta'aala. The role of Nuh (Alayhis Salaam) and Ibrahim (Alayhis Salaam) as Allaah’s Nabi’s is stated, believers will be rewarded with this nur and pardon.

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Taraweeh Summary 25th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 25th night of Taraaweeh Download Now 26th Para from Sura Ah qaaf till 1.5 Ruku of Sura Zaariyaat. 46. Suratul Ahqaaf : The Sand Dunes. Makkah – 34 Aayats. This Surah in Brief :- The sand dunes of Hadhramout, Yemen, where Hood (A.S) was sent to Aad were destroyed. Providing a period for contemplations after having presented the invitation (of the truth) is part of the system of Allaah. Show kindness to parents. The time period of everything is appointed therefore the annihilation of the Kuffar, because of their turning away, is also fixed. Jinn who listened to Nabi (S.A.W) praying became Muslims. It is part of the system of Allaah to provide a period to repent to the Kuffar after they have turned away (from the truth). The mention of the nation of Aad is made by way of a reminder of the visitation of Allaah. (i.e. people are afflicted with a punishment due to denying the warning of a warner/inviter). Every Muslim must be an exponent of the Quraan. Those who turn away from the Noble Book will not be able to save themselves at the time when the punishment comes. Nevertheless to provide time for reform is still part of the system of Allaah. Patience must be shown whilst preaching. 47. Surah Muhammad : The Chapter of the Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) Madinah – 38 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Islaam is compared against Kufr (i.e. disbelief) and Nifaaq (hypocrisy). War captives should be freed with a condition or after taking ransom. The comparison of Islaam against Kufr. Jannat is described. Rivers of water, milk honey and wine. The comparison of Islaam against Kufr and Nifaaq is made. Believers are encouraged to invoke Allaah for forgiveness. Allaah will expose the malice which the hypocrites have against Muslims. The comparison of Islaam against kufr and Nifaaq is once again done. Asserts have been given as test. Is one prepared to sacrifice. Know the life of this world is nothing but sport and past time. Muslims who guard against evil will be rewarded in abundace. 48. Suratul Fath : The Chapter of the Conquest (Victory). Madinah : 29 Aayats This Surah in Brief: Glad tidings on the victory of Islaam with the conditions of the victory, via the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah. 1. Mention is made of the four qualities of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), one seen by Allaah, a witness, a bearer of good news and warner. 2. The Divine Curse upon the hypocrites and polytheists and the prophecy of their admittance into hell. Mention is made of those who remained behind and the helpless ones. The consequences of taking a pledge of death. Then, 1. A general announcement on the dominance of Islaam 2. The followers of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) are persuaded to accept one principle i.e. they should be hard against the disbeliever's and soft amongst themselves. 49. Suratul Hujaraat : The Chapter of the Apartments (chambers). Madinah : 18 Aayats This Surah in Brief: The rules and regulations of mutual relations and social ethics amongst the Muslims is stated. 1. How should one behave with his Ameer (leader) explained. 2. How should one maintain the relationship with those who are based in the headquarters and perchance the relationship is spoiled then how should one rectify the situation stated. Such a mode of conduct should be exercised amongst each other that no tension should be felt. Personal opinions must not overrule laws of Shariat. Practice justice and seek the truth. Do not degrade anyone nor call any one by a nickname, avoid suspicion and spying. Do not backbite. 50. Surah Qaaf : The Chapter of the Cave. Makkah – 49 Aayats. This Surah in Brief : Confirming the issues on Re-compensation. Following points mentioned :- 1. Had these people contemplated over the Noble Qur'aan then amongst themselves no doubt would have remained concerning Prophethood. 2. The actual reason of denial is the denial of the Day of Re-compensation. 3. Had these people pondered over the annihilation of the previous nations, they would realise that the cause of their destruction was in reality belying of the Nabis. 4. These people are the deniers of Re-compensation while the beleivers are preparing for it every moment of time. 5. On that day (i.e. Judgement Day) the deviated ones and the deceivers will blame each other, this hostility will be futile. 6. It is necessary to respect Allaah and to return to Him through penitence in order to be saved from this punishment. 7. If they continue doing so then you should continuing strengthening your connection with Allaah daily, and 8. Continue disciplining the eager ones. 51. Suratuz Zaariyaat : The Chapter of the Winds. Makkah – 60 Aayats This Surah in brief: Compensation of every action is certain in the 1st and 3rd ruku. The pious will stay amidst gardens and fountains. Re-compensation will definitely occur. Stories of Ibrahim (A.S) and Musa (A.S) mentioned together with the people of Aad and Thamud.

Taraweeh Summary 24th Night Hear Mufti A Hoosen Elias audio summary of the 24th night of Taraaweeh Download Now 25th Para from the 5.2 Ruku of Surah Haa Meem Sijda till end of Surah Jathiya. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan and the purpose of the Noble Qur'aan itself is an invitation towards Tawheed. 42. Suratush Shura: the chapter of the Councel. Makkah – 35 Aayats This Surah in brief :- Mutual constitution is a basic social principle. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. In particular reference is made to the fact that the Revelation of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was similar to the revelation of the past Nabi, hence there is no possibility of them denying anything is mentioned. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. Particularly reference is made to the similarity of the Revelation of Rasulullaah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) to other Nabis, like Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa and Isa (Alayhis Salaam). An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan and a description of the day of Doom. Those who disputed in the signs of Allaah will never be saved. Yes! Those who bring faith will be granted salvation and this is their praiseworthy quality. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. 43. Suratuz Zukhruf : The chapter of the Ornaments of Allaah. This Surah in Brief: The Noble Qur'aan in plain arabic will not be raised from the earth by you turning away from it. An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan by a reminder of the visitation of Allaah. Generally gold and silver are a barrier to accept Truth. An answer is given to the Kuffar of Makkah to clear a doubt. Ibrahim (Alayhis Salaam), Musa (Alayhis Salaam) and Isa (Alayhis Salaam) mentioned. The result of the teachings of the Noble Qur'aan is the lesson of Tawheed. So whenever the mention of Essa (Alayhis Salaam) is a human being comes then the Kuffar of Makkah used to say that the Noble Qur'aan respects the Lord of the Christians but it abuses our Lords. An answer to the above doubt is given. Allaah’s bondsmen who submitted to Allaah will not fear on the Day of Judgment. An invitation to the Noble Qur’aan is repeated. 44. Suratud Dukhan : The Chapter of the Smoke. Makkah – 59 Aayats. This Surah in Brief :- An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. The illuminated Book was revealed on the Blessed Night and it is on this Blessed Night the decision of all matters are made in principle. If any one does not follow the Noble Qur'aan then he will not be able to save himself from the worldly and hereafter torments. A reminder of the visitation of Allaah. Fir'oun was affiliated with worldly punishments because he turned from the Divine Laws. A reminder of the visitations of Allaah. The nation of Tubb'a(the people of Himyar, in Arabic) were annihilated due to their opposition to the Divine Laws. Allaah announces a punishment in the Aakhirat (hereafter) for those who deny the Divine Laws. 45. Suratul Jathiyah : The Kneeling down. Makkah – 37 Aayats This Surah in Brief: An invitation to the Noble Qur'aan. A further detailed topic discussed is that honour and respect is limited within the confines of following the Noble Qur'aan. Disgrace is inevitable on those who abandon the following of the Book of Allaah. You should follow that Shariah (code of life) which you received, through the medium of the Qur'aan, and do not pay any attention to the desires of the Kuffar. Sound mindedness is taken away when one abandons the following of the Book of Allaah. Those who mocked the signs of Allaah will be deprived of Divine Mercy on Judgement Day and they will be flung into hell. On the Day of Judgement the whole of humanity will kneel down. For thinking people, the creations, beasts, night, day, rain and winds are signs.