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I was a strong believer in this until I realised that most of us don't have the knowledge or experience or piety to be able to do this. Taqwa is very important because you could train yourself wth enourmous amounts of knowledge but if your Nafs is not tamed you would just be delusional and tricking yourself.

Question: Who are the Deobandees? The use of the term “Deobandi” derives from this tradition, and refers to scholars who have either learnt, or studied with teachers, from Darul ‘Uloom Deoband. However, with time, as the number of graduates increased and became widespread, the term “Deobandi” came to be used much more loosely, particularly by non-scholars, often as throwaway labels of religious identity in antagonism to other religious identities. The growth of such attitude has meant that it is very easy, in a highly un-nuanced way, to categorise just about any Muslim as “Deobandi”. For instance, it is often the case that if you have friends who frequent so-called “Deobandi” institutes it is possible then you too could be known as “Deobandi” simply by virtue of association. Read full article here Question: What is the British Deobandi view on Assimilation, Integration, Hatred, Extremism and Terrorism? Explained in a series of lectures here: www.wifaqululama.co.uk/britishdeobandi/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w29vcf8OXYg Why Muslim should Vote Labour?برطانوی انتخابات میں مسلمانوں کو ووٹ کیوں اور کس کو دینا چاہیئے؟

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh The Farce which is begin going on for far too long in Britain. When will those responsible wake up and turn away from misleading the masses? برطانیہ اور کینیڈا میں شعبان کی کہانی...مسلمانوں کی عبادات کے ساته یہ کهیل کب تک؟ اس کا ذمہ دار کون ہے اور کیا ان کو الله تعالی اور روز محشر کا خوف نہیں؟ جزاك اللهُ خيرًا

Question: Since Wifaqul Ulama places great emphasis on local (British) Moon Sighting, what is the system and mechanism in place to verify it? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh We would like to begin by extending our gratitude to you for asking this question. May Allah (SWT) give you the best of rewards (Ameen). In a nutshell, this issue was discussed and redeliberated in great detail at the house of (Mufti) Yusuf Sacha (DB) on Saturday the 11th of March 2017. Shaykh (DB) explained that Shahadah (testimony) and Khabar (news) are two distinct entities in Islamic law and must be treated as such. There are rules and regulations pertaining to accepting Shahadah (testimony). The Shahadah (testimony) must be accepted in person by a designated person (appointed by a Moon Sighting Committee) and they must forward the accepted Shahadah (testimony) to the Moon Sighting Committee to deliberate and make a final decision. We understand that this list doesn’t cover the entire country (yet) but we hope to provide coverage throughout the country, Insha'Allah. In the meantime Muslims should contact their nearest Wifaqul Ulama representative for the time being. The issue of accepting Shahadah (testimony) through skype or video conferencing is still under deliberation and it is not an acceptable method at this time. Read about the names of the Ulama and procedure here

3 Problems with answers: Hadeeth quoted are weak Half the answer from Fatawa-e-Rahimiyyah has been quoted (and conclusion ommited) Hanbali Madhab instead of Hanafi Madhab has been quoted Kindly report the answer back to askimam for them to reconsider the respond.

Mufti Amjad Mohammad Saheb (HA) wanted me to add references from HadithAnswers to the article below and they have now been added. https://www.central-mosque.com/index.php/General-Fiqh/fgm.html

Endorsements (Shaykhul-Hadeeth) Ayub Bande Ilahi (Maulana) Marghgoob Ahmed Lajpuri (Mufti) Yusuf Sacha (Mufti) Ismail Kacholvi (Mufti) Musa Badat (Mufti) Zubair Dudha (Qari) Muhammad Shoyaib Nurgat (Mufti) Mohammed Ashfaq (Mufti) Zakariyya Akudi (Maulana) Yusuf Mama (Mufti) Yusuf Danka (Mufti) Amjad Mohammed (Qadhi) Imran Sayed (Maulana) Ahmad Sarkar (Mufti) Amin Pandor (Maulana) Hashim Sacha (Maulana) Mohammed Saeed Mulla (Maulana) Hashim Rawat (Maulana) Yusuf Akudi (Maulana) Suliman Bodiyat (Maulana) Shabbir Seedat (Maulana) Abdul-Hai Seedat (Maulana) Musa Gora (Maulana) Mushtaq Balakhdi (Mufti) Javed Pathan (Mufti) Abidur-Rahman Molvi (Maulana) Abdul-Awwal Molvi (Maulana) Mohammed Farook Kazi (Maulana) Imran Lunat (Maulana) Afzal Wali Mulla (Maulana) Sulaiman Makda (Maulana) Tariq Mahmood (Maulana) Fareed Patel (Maulana) Iftikhar Hussain (Maulana) Yousaf Baig (Maulana) Sohail Bawa (Maulana) Habibullah Munshi (Maulana) Suliman Gani (Maulana) Irfan Soni (Maulana) Ibraheem Patel (Maulana) Arif Polli (Maulana) Imtiaz Kamal (Maulana) Amin Sadak (Maulana) Nausarka Widely circulated, reviewed and endorsed by many other British Scholars.

Frequently Asked Questions? What is the amount which you have set for United Kingdom? We deem Fitrana/ Fidya to be £2.00 per person for Ramadhan 1438 (2017). When should I pay it? Fitrana should be discharged ideally after Ramadhan has started and before Subh-Sadiq (true dawn) on the day of Eidul-Fitr. Since the purpose is to benefit the poor, it is ideal to pay it before the actual Eid prayers. It is even better to ensure that the funds reach the needy before Eidul-Fitr and in advance for them to make good use of the donations. Where did you conduct your research for obtaining the prices for this press release? We conducted our research and checked the prices in London, Leicester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Blackburn, Batley, Dewsbury and Glasgow. How did you then reach the decision of setting the rates for United Kingdom? We looked at the highest (retail) price for Wheat across all the cities in our research, took the price of £1.18/KG and then multiplied it by 1.667 KG. We then rounded the figure to £2.00. Have you looked at and reviewed the research of other British Ulama on the topic? Alhumdolillah, there is good work and cooperation between Scholars in our country. We have shared our findings with our Ulama and they have shared their findings with us. Scholars may have differences (of opinions) but we all work together for the benefit of British Muslims. I don’t live in United Kingdom but can I use your Fitrana? No, we recommend that you consult your local Scholars and seek their advice. Local research in the country of your residence should be conducted, you can use the template as the basis of your research. What if I wish to pay with the actual grain rather than the cash equivalent? The actual calculations are based on Grain so your obligation will be discharged and it will be superior. In United Kingdom it is hard to find people who accept Grain (instead of Cash) but if you have found an organisation or individuals who deal in (actual) Grain, please proceed. Why have you set the amount to be so low? Why didn’t you use a higher estimate? Fitrana is used not only for Ramadhan but also for Fidya. Therefore, the needs of individual vary and we cannot set exorbitantly high amounts as it may cause undue hardship. What is the primary factor in some communities having a Fitrana which is much lower than yours? There is a difference of opinion amongst Ulama if wheat flour or (actual) wheat grain should be used for Fitrana. This year after extensive discussions with Scholars, we have opted to use wheat (grain) for the determination of Fitrana to avoid confusion for the Muslims in Britain. We have adopted the opinion of our colleagues and contemporaries although we still believe that using wheat (flour) instead of what (grain) is the better opinion. British Muslims primarily use wheat (flour) in their households and not many families buy wheat (grain) and then grind it into flour. It is also possible that in some localities in Britain the price for wheat grain is significantly cheaper. We have attempted to address the issue at a National level. What is the primary factor in some communities having a Fitrana which is much higher than yours? In addition to the difference highlighted above, Ulama have also differed upon the weight of ½ Saa. The estimates of Ulama range from 1.106 KG to 2.32 KG. It is possible that Ulama in other communities have opted for a higher value. Why do Ulama differ in interpreting the weight of ½ Saa or 1 Saa? ½ Saa or 1 Saa is a measurement of a container (i.e. three dimensional space or volume). Imagine that you were asked to fill a box with wheat and then another person was asked to fill a box with wheat. If the sizes of the boxes are different, the volume of wheat in each container will be different. Today, we measure wheat in weight and we know what 1 KG or 100 KG of wheat means. The honourable and respected Ulama interpret the volume (of the container) used in the blessed times of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) differently therefore the weight (of grain) inside the container is also interpreted differently. Does the price for wheat differ siginificantly in Britain? Yes. We found the wholesale price for 20 KG to be around 0.60/KG but wheat (grain) is not a high volume (sale item) within the Muslim community. Retailers add a profit margin depending on the location and sale opportunity.It is the retail price which needs to be considered for calculations. Why didn't you adopt 2.32 KG for ½ Saa as it is the highest value for caution? In our opinion it is too high and ½ Saa cannot be equal to 2.32 KG. We understand the respect the opinion of Ulama who have adopted this opinion but we deem it to be high. We cannot adopt a value simply because it happens to be the highest value, there has to be a valid Shariah reason for the weight. Moreover, since Fitrana is also Fidya we believe that setting it too high may cause unnecessary hardship. What will happen if I (still) choose to use wheat (flour) to pay my Fitrana? We believe that using wheat flour (instead of) wheat (grain) for the determination of Fitrana is permissible, therefore your obligation will be discharged. What will happen if I choose to use the cheapest flour price which is locally available to me? Your obligation will be discharged. I think that your estimates are too low and it should be higher, what should I do? Fitrana is given on wheat (flour), wheat (grain), barley, raisins and dates. Masha’Allah, if Allah Ta’ala has given you (financial) abundance, use the most expensive dates and you should pay your Fitrana using it as a financial estimate.

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You). This statement is being issued on the 01st of May 2017 and supersedes all previous statements on the subject. This ruling is based on the Hanafi Madhab which is followed by a large number of Muslims in Britain. There are variances in the calculations for other Schools of Jurisprudence, please contact your local Mosque for details. It is our opinion that £2.00/per person should sufficiently discharge the obligation of Fitrana for Ramadhan 1438 (2017). Read full Press Release

Can you elaborate upon the Islamic viewpoint on female circumcision and FGM? How should Muslims react to the issue from a Child safeguarding perspective? In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh In a nutshell, large number of Muslims in United Kingdom follow the Hanafi School of (Islamic) jurisprudence. Female circumcision is neither Sunnah nor has any religious significance and it is also illegal. Therefore it is impermissible in Britain. Since this is a child safeguarding issue, in a School/Maktab setting teaching and administrative staff need to be alert to the possibility of a girl being at risk of FGM and report it promptly and appropriately as per their child safeguarding policies. We say that the issue cannot be inferred because circumcision for boys is explicitly mentioned and accepted by Scholars while the circumcision of girls is not explicit and scholars have disagreed upon the matter. Mufti Abdullah Patel (HA) concludes that the practise of female circumcision cannot be given religious significance and since it is illegal in Britain, it will not be permissible to carry out female circumcision. https://www.central-mosque.com/index.php/General-Fiqh/fgm.html

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You). What should #British #Muslims do during #Elections? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1TcbEQuGAQ This video has no pictures... برطانوی الیکشن 2017، مسلمانوں کیلئے کچه گزارشات

Between Christians, Muslims and Ahmadi-Qadiyanees (Maulana) Sohail Bawa (HA) Khatme Nubuwwat Academy, London: Faithful Islam, Final Prophet: Mercy to Mankind Due to the closeness of Good Friday, I have been asked to succinctly summarise the key differences between the beliefs of Christians, Muslims and Ahmadi-Qadiyanees. (Many) Christians believe that Jesus (peace be upon Him) was crucified on a cross on Friday and killed. He was then resurrected on Sunday. Muslims (unanimously) believe that Jesus (peace be upon Him) was neither crucified, nor killed but lifted up to the heavens (alive). He will descend back to Earth at an appointed time. Ahmadi-Qadiyanees believe that people tried to crucify and kill Jesus (peace be upon Him) but he merely went unconscious. Those around him mistook his unconscious state and assumed that he had died. He revived later on and then went to live his natural life and then passed away. His grave is (supposedly) in Roza Bal (Kashmir). Read full research: https://www.central-mosque.com/index.php/Civil/jesusalive.html

In a nutshell and succinctly put, this issue has only two salient points which need to be discussed: If a scene or interaction is Haram (impermissible) in real life, it is Haram (impermissible) in any type of still or recorded imagery or motion. If the stored image (or recording) is on an electronic medium such as a laptop, phone or memory card it is not considered “Tasweer” as mentioned in the narrations of Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam). All Ulama agree on point 1. A large number of Ulama (scholars) agree with point 2 while others disagree. If you disagree with and choose to follow the opinion of those Ulama, there are no issues. This article is not intended to force you to abandon your position. This article does make the point that there are plenty of Ulama who don’t consider digital images as “Tasweer” and deem them to be permissible. Taqleed is obligatory upon a layman and there is no chastisement upon the laymen who choose to follow and make Taqleed of any of the Ulama quoted in this article. Read full article here: https://www.central-mosque.com/index.php/Civil/video-and-photography.html

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