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  1. Urdu

    THE BEST: I don't know any example in my limited knowledge and experience in Urdu and English of modern commentary of the Qu'raan which is this good, Masha'Allah.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL3409302896110747&v=j7-pVr2G-6w

    Maulana Marghoob Ahmed Lajpuri (HA) told me that Leicester UIama asked about this so he watched over 15 hours of this Tafseer to check for errors and did not find anything wrong to warn people against.

    I just wish we had someone doing this in English.

     

  2. Saudi Arabia keeps on claiming Moonsighting when the entire world cannot? From New Zealand to California, the whole world keeps on failing to sight the Moon, how come?

    1. RED Pill: Spend 11 minutes, watch this presentation and learn how you are being fooled.
    2. BLUE Pill: Remain blissfully ignorant but retain your right to "rant" about Moonfighting and two Ramadhans and two Eids

    So what will be your choice? Spend 11 minutes OR remain blissfully ignorant?

     

  3. 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.

  4. 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/

     

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  5. 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
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  6. 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 11
    th
    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
    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

  7. Question

    i want to know about female circumcision in detail.

     
     
    Answer

     

    In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

    Assalāmu ῾alaykum wa Rahmatullāhi Wabarakātuh

     

    We acknowledge receipt of query and your answer follows hereunder;

    Female circumcision has been a very controversial issue for last few decades even among those who had been performing from former times. Apart from its scientific views lots of scholars have been intensely arguing the value and religious views of female circumcision.

     

    In Islam, circumcision is considered to be ‘fitrah’ which means the natural character and instinctive temperament of human being.

     

    It has been narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi Wassallam) said, “Five practices are characteristics of the Fitrah: circumcision, shaving the pubic region, clipping the nails and cutting the moustaches short.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari]

     

    Circumcision has also been regarded as the sign of Islam; to the extent that if a dead body is found, the manner of verifying that he was a Muslim is to see if he’s circumcised.

     

    Now before delving profound into the question of female circumcision, we would like to make it lucid that “female circumcision” means removing the prepuce of the clitoris which is situated above the opening of the urethra, not the clitoris itself. The Sunnah is not to remove all of it, but only a part.

     

     

    Umm Atiyyah al-Ansariyyah (Radhiyallahu ‘anha) narrates that a woman used to perform circumcision in Medina. The Prophet said to her: Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband. [Sunan Abu Dawud]

     

     

    “Circumcision is Sunnah for men, and it is an honour for women, but it is not obligatory for them.

     

    وختان المرأة ليس سنة بل مكرمة للرجال وقيل سنة

    ( قوله وختان المرأة ) الصواب خفاض ، لأنه لا يقال في حق المرأة ختان وإنما خفاض حموي ( قوله بل مكرمة للرجال ) لأنه ألذ في الجماع زيلعي ( قوله وقيل سنة ) جزم به البزازي معللا بأنه نص على أن الخنثى تختن ، ولو كان ختانها مكرمة لم تختن الخنثى ، لاحتمال أن تكون امرأة ولكن لا كالسنة في حق الرجال ا هـ .

    أقول : وختان الخنثى لاحتمال كونه رجلا ، وختان الرجل لا يترك فلذا كان سنة احتياطا ولا يفيد ذلك سنيته للمرأة تأمل

    [Fatawa Raheemiyah Vol: 6 Pg: 261 (Darul Ishaa’at)]

     

     

    Imam Ahmad bin Hambal (Rahmatullahi ‘alayhi) said: For men it is more strictly required, but for women it is less strictly required.” [Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah (Rahmatullahi ‘alayhi)]

     

     

    We conclude from aforesaid discussion that “female circumcision” will be regarded as Mustahab and Sunnah for the male.

     

     

    And Allāh Ta῾āla Knows Best

    Wassalāmu ῾alaykum

    Ml. Mohammad Ashhad bin Said

    Correspondence Iftā Student, Mauritius

     

    Checked and Approved by:

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Dārul Iftā, Madrasah In῾āmiyyah

     

    3 Problems with answers:

     

    1. Hadeeth quoted are weak
    2. Half the answer from Fatawa-e-Rahimiyyah has been quoted (and conclusion ommited)
    3. Hanbali Madhab instead of Hanafi Madhab has been quoted

    Kindly report the answer back to askimam for them to reconsider the respond.

  8. Endorsements
    1. (Shaykhul-Hadeeth) Ayub Bande Ilahi
    2. (Maulana) Marghgoob Ahmed Lajpuri
    3. (Mufti) Yusuf Sacha
    4. (Mufti) Ismail Kacholvi
    5. (Mufti) Musa Badat
    6. (Mufti) Zubair Dudha
    7. (Qari) Muhammad Shoyaib Nurgat
    8. (Mufti) Mohammed Ashfaq
    9. (Mufti) Zakariyya Akudi
    10. (Maulana) Yusuf Mama
    11. (Mufti) Yusuf Danka
    12. (Mufti) Amjad Mohammed
    13. (Qadhi) Imran Sayed
    14. (Maulana) Ahmad Sarkar
    15. (Mufti) Amin Pandor
    16. (Maulana) Hashim Sacha
    17. (Maulana) Mohammed Saeed Mulla
    18. (Maulana) Hashim Rawat
    19. (Maulana) Yusuf Akudi
    20. (Maulana) Suliman Bodiyat
    21. (Maulana) Shabbir Seedat
    22. (Maulana) Abdul-Hai Seedat
    23. (Maulana) Musa Gora
    24. (Maulana) Mushtaq Balakhdi
    25. (Mufti) Javed Pathan
    26. (Mufti) Abidur-Rahman Molvi
    27. (Maulana) Abdul-Awwal Molvi
    28. (Maulana) Mohammed Farook Kazi
    29. (Maulana) Imran Lunat
    30. (Maulana) Afzal Wali Mulla
    31. (Maulana) Sulaiman Makda
    32. (Maulana) Tariq Mahmood
    33. (Maulana) Fareed Patel
    34. (Maulana) Iftikhar Hussain
    35. (Maulana) Yousaf Baig
    36. (Maulana) Sohail Bawa
    37. (Maulana) Habibullah Munshi
    38. (Maulana) Suliman Gani
    39. (Maulana) Irfan Soni
    40. (Maulana) Ibraheem Patel
    41. (Maulana) Arif Polli
    42. (Maulana) Imtiaz Kamal
    43. (Maulana) Amin Sadak
    44. (Maulana) Nausarka
    45. Widely circulated, reviewed and endorsed by many other British Scholars.

     

  9. 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.

  10. 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

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  11. 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


     


     


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  12. 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.

     

    1. (Many) Christians believe that Jesus (peace be upon Him) was crucified on a cross on Friday and killed. He was then resurrected on Sunday.
    2. 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.
    3. 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

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  13. In a nutshell and succinctly put, this issue has only two salient points which need to be discussed:

     

    1. 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.
    2. 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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