The Majlis Vol 23 No 10

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Ahbaar (Ulama) not prevent them from

their sinful words and consuming haraam?
(Qur’aan)
The shaitaaniyat, fisq, fujoor meeting Abbas Mkhize made it king and made promises of de- Baye gave a speech in which
and even kufr with which molvis clear that the event is exclusive- veloping the area by putting during his introduction Moosa
and laymen Muslims have soiled ly a Mkhize event. resevoirs, community farming Mkhize sang the kalimah "laa
themselves with at Nkandla and building a cultural centre. ilaaha illallaah" as the famous
We made our way to Nkandla
cannot be swept under the car- He even went to the extent of Tijani sheikh made his way to
in hopes that people will come
pet. It is an evil haraam event on seeking forgiveness from the the stage. Thereafter the main
to know about the ONENESS
which the boot-sucking molvis king for Muslims practising is- speaker of the day Abbas
OF ALLAH.
should repeatedly ruminate to lam without the permission of Mkhize was called to give his
understand the villainy and shai- Upon our arrival at Nkandla the king and he sought the en- speech. He opened with a chris-
taaniyat they had perpetrated in we were shocked to find men dorsement of Islam from the tian famous song, the people in
the name of Islam. They are re- and women mixed at a Dawah king. Promising the king that the the tent joined him in singing.
sponsible for having misled nu- event. We took our seats, Muslims will come and pray in
Just to mention a few things
merous Muslims into the den of Moulana Moosa Mkhize who the king's palace along with oth-
he spoke of, he said Islam can-
fisq, fujoor and kufr. We repro- was the MC introduced the entry er religions on an annual ritual
not be without kings, Muslims
duce here a verbatim account of of the king whereby he urged prayer that takes place in the
have conflicts but they were
a Brother who had suffered the everyone to stand for the king king's palace. The president of
united in the king's name, Zulu
misfortune of attending the until the king was seated. To our MJC Irfaan Abrahams greeted
traditions and culture is com-
haraam ‘dawah’ hoax – a cruel surprise all the officials of dif- the king with a full islamic
piled and recorded in all Islamic
hoax which contained the ele- ferent organizations who were greeting seeking mercy, peace
books then he read the letter
ments of kufr. on the stage stood for the king and blessing for the king. He
which he said was sent by
A DISAPPOINTING including the officials of jamia- also prayed and invoked Allah
Rasulullah (sallallaah alayhi
tul ulama like the secretary- to protect the king, grant him
JOURNEY TO wasallam) to the abyssinian king
general of jamiatul ulama- good leadership and make him
in which he commented that the
NKANDLA Transvaal Ebrahim Bham, the maintain the good leadership he
prophet (sallallaahu alayhi
president of the MJC irfaan has. He went on praying for the
Bismillah arrahmaani arraheem wasallam) was actually telling
Abrahams, the amir of Darul- kings health etc on completion
the Absynnian king that they are
We were invited to a meeting of ihsaan mufti Zubayr Bhayat and of his prayer he stood in front of
equal in faith and inviting the
which the agenda was about the other members of other organi- the king only to bow.
king of Abyssinia to islam. Ab-
final planning of the nkandla zations. Even the ambassadors
By this point we are utterly bas Mkhize then invited the king
event. It took place on the 13-07 of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar,
shocked but remained seated in of the Zulus to Islam saying he
-2016 at Sherwood, Baytu noor and Egypt. The principal of Da-
hopes of the Dawah talk. A non- must return to his roots. He also
22 Browns grove. It was attend- rul uloom Newcastle Ismail
Muslim elder from the Mkhize mentioned that islam was more
ed by officials from jamiatul Akoo also stood with whoever
family gave a speech about the visible to all the Nations only
ulama, Darul-ihsaan, al-imdaad stood for the king.
Mkhize family history which after the african king accepted
and other organizations. Abbas
At this point we were was followed by the mother of it.
Mkhize as the main speaker, re-
ashamed to see muslims belit- the Mkhize moulanas talking
questing help from the different Thereafter the king was given
tling themselves to a non- about their Islamic journey as a
organizations in order for the a chance to deliver a speech just
muslim king .Waleed al-sa'di Mkhize family. One of the
event to be a success. In the (Continued on page 11)
spoke in which he praised the famous Tijani Sheikhs, Ibrahim
have treacherously sold Muslim women tions; merrymaking mass
the Deen down the drain 5. Ulama on TV. And mock i’tikaafs; women
A BROTHER COM- Rasulullah –Sallallahu – The Majlis) the lists continue to grow parading in the malls and
MENTS alayhi wasallam – said: daily. (End of the Musaajid; wife-
It is indeed sad days we “Never ever will prosper The amount of things tak- Brother’s letter) swopping; Musjid
are witnessing. How can a people who entrust ing place in South Africa imaams promoting
any man in his right sens- their affairs to a wom- is enough to earn the Yes, the list goes on kuffaar sport; organizing
es vote for a woman who an.” – The Majlis) Wrath and Curse of Al- and on. Add to this list: qawwaalis in Musaajid;
has plastered her picture These Ulama who con- lah. May Allah forgive Haraam competitions carrion halaalizing; and
all over the streets. Is that done and promote such me first. You have these where the Qur’aan much more. We are yet to
a woman who is sane? haraam seem to have tak- haraam events taking Majeed is made a mock- see the disastrous conse-
Where in Islam does it en a full turn about and place: ery; Women’s qiraa’t quences of the villainy of
say we must vote a wom- are selling this religion 1. Gandhi walk 2. Pales- competitions; Zina the treacherous molvis
an into office or power? out for a miserable price. tine walk 3. Nkandla cir- ‘marriage’ conferences; and of the errant fussaaq
(On the contrary, (They are traitors who cus event 4. Voting for haraam wedding func- and fujjaar masses.
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Q. Is it permissible for these halaalize.
Hajj organizations to make a Q. A fishmonger sells all sorts
profit? of sea animals such as crabs,
A. A Haj organization is a com- crayfish, shrimps, etc. Is it per- According to the Hadith of dith which will most assuredly
mercial enterprise. It is not a missible to buy fish from him? Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi happen, a figurative connotation
charitable body, hence it is per- A. It is permissible to buy fish wasallam), in the era in close is that all of these shayaateeni
missible to make a profit. How- from the fishmonger. Although proximity with Qiyaamah, there radios such as Radio Shaitaan,
ever, it is haraam for them to de- all sea animals are haraam for will emerge real shayaateen Channel Shaitaan, etc., come
ceive the public by claiming that Hanafis, they are paak (taahir), (devils) who will mingle with within the purview of these nar-
they are charitable. hence the fish will not be ren- the people and recite the rations as well. These devil radi-
Q. What remedial measures dered impure if mixed with other Qur’aan Majeed in the Mu- os broadcast even Qiraa’t recit-
could be put in place to bring sea animals as you have ex- saajid. als. They are also such shayaa-
the radio stations in line with plained. It will suffice to wash teen who recite the Qur’aan as
the Shariah? the fish. Without detracting from the predicted by Rasulullah
A. Forget about remedying the Q. My cousin lives with a kaaf- literal meaning of these Ahaa- (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
miscreant shaitaani radio stations ir man. I no longer visit her. I
and the ignorant jamiats. They have cut my ties with her. She The reward for performing Nafl whether Thikr, Tilaawat of the
are beyond redemption. There is is very annoyed because of this. sitting is reduced by 50%. Qur’aan, Dua or Nafl Salaat. It
no hope for reforming Iblees and Am I right? Q. Is it true that recycled water was the practice of the people of
his legions. The radios were evil A. Since your cousin is living in is used in Saudi Arabia? Madinah during the early days to
from their very inception. The the state of adultery with the A. We are not aware if the water perform four raka’ts Nafl individ-
Jamiats have drifted from Si- kaafir man, you are correct in is recycled. It is quite possible. ually during this Pause. In Mak-
raatul Mustaqeem. They have severing ties with her. Her mar- The whole Saudi state is a west- kah the practice was to make Ta-
abandoned Amr Bil Ma’roof. We riage to the kaafir is not valid. ern-recycled fraudulent entity. waaf during the Pause. The 16
have repeatedly criticized them Q. What if the one performing Almost everything in Saudi Ara- raka’ts which they used to per-
for their evil. Now, only Allah Salaat is a Qadiani or a Shiah? bia is recycled and fraudulent. form in Madina are Nafl, which
Ta’ala can remedy them, either Can we pass in front of them? Q. I have heard that chemicals are not part of Taraaweeh.
changing their hearts or with His A. Shiahs and Qadiansis are not are used to keep the water cool SATANIST
Punishment. Muslims. Passing in front of in the tanks in the Musjids of
TREATMENTS
Q. Please comment on the them whilst they are praying is the Haramain. Is this true?
raaqis. Are their amals of exor- permissible. A. We are not aware if any chem- Q. Is it permissible to consume
cizing jinn, etc. valid? Q. What is the difference be- ical is being used to keep Zam the herb ibogaine for recovery
A. Give the commercial raaqis tween Makrooh and Haraam? Zam cold. It is quite possible. from ailments such as us-
the boot. People have become A. Haraam and Makrooh Tahrimi The Saudis are the bootlickers of ing anti-depressants, and for a
paranoid with the suspicion of as far as practice is concerned, the western kuffaar. They are lia- general experience of the ef-
sihr. Every headache and every mean the same thing. It means ble to do anything commanded fects of the herb to give a sub-
monetary loss in business are ‘not permissible’, and punishable by their U.S. bosses. conscious perception of good
baselessly attributed to sihr. The- with the Fire of Jahannam. The Q. Shiahs celebrate an and evil? It is not an intoxicant
se crank raaqis further entrench technical difference has no bear- ‘Ayeshah day’. On this day or addictive, yet it psychologi-
the paranoia in people’s minds ing in the practical implementa- they hurl curses and slanders cally puts a person in a dream-
with their diagnosis which is tion of deeds. The consequences against Hadhrat Aishah like state. They do not derive
heavily influenced by the mone- of both are the Fire of Jahannam. (Radhiyallahu anha). Now 'pleasure' in this state of mind
tary factor. Q. If the nails are way too long some Sunnis are also organiz- and consciousness of right and
Q. I owe an Islamic bank a while one is in the state of ing an ‘Ayeshah Day’ to com- wrong is still present. This
large amount of money for a haidh, can it be cut? memorate the virtues of Ha- medicine is extracted from the
house which I had purchased in A. It is not permissible to clip dhrat Aishah (Radhiyallahu iboga plant which grows in
terms of their Islamic scheme. nails during the state of janaabat. anha). Is this permissible? West Africa.
If I am in breach with an in- Why would the nails be ‘way too A. Those who are celebrating Once the person consumes
stalment or two, do I lose my long’ when one is in the state of ‘Ayeshah’ day in emulation of the herb/medicine they go into
rights? Can the bank claim the janaabat? It will be so due to the Shiah kuffaar are juhala. a dreamlike state and experi-
full amount according to the one’s carelessness. Before haidh They are morons even if they are ence aspects of spirituality
Shariah? begins, one should clip the nails. chanting anti-Shiah slogans. from their subconscious mind,
A. Breach and default do not nul- It is Sunnah to clip the nails once Their campaign is stupid and not such as: -
lify the rights of the debtor. The every seven days. However, if permissible. - Criteria between Halaal
breach/default does not grant the due to carelessness, one did not Q. I am told that according to and haram if the person is
banks any rights except that it clip the nails, and during the Imaam Maalik (Rahmatullah Muslim.
may demand payment of such haidh period, forty days have alayh) the Taraaweeh Salaat - Differences between the
instalments which are overdue. It passed without clipping the nails, consists of 36 raka’ts. Is this forces of good and evil
cannot demand payment of the then it will be Waajib to clip the correct? - Perceiving the true nature
entire debt. nails even in janaabat. A. It is incorrect. Twenty Raka’ts of evil acts and the hid-
Q. In Mauritius our Jamiatul Q. Should the last two raka’ts Taraaweeh are Sunnatul Muakka- den incitement behind them
Ulama also sanctions SANHA’s of Isha be performed whilst sit- dah according to all Four Math-
- True Islamic spirituality (if
products. What should we do? ting? habs. There is no difference of
the person is Muslim) such the
A. The Mauritius jamiatul ulama A. The last two raka’ts Nafl of opinion on this issue. After every
efforts of the respect-
has also fallen by the wayside by Isha’ should be performed stand- four raka’ts there is a pause
ful Ulama and the Masha'ikh
following in the footsteps of the ing. Whilst there is a weak view which is called Tarweehah. Dur-
etc.
evil SANHA. Abstain from the of sitting to perform these two ing this pause it is permissible to
- Introspection regarding
carrion which these miscreants raka’ts, it is not the reliable view. engage in any act of ibaadat
one's life and self.
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- They can feel the reality of practices should not be trusted.
the presence of the worst form They can be influenced by sihr or
of evil and uncleanliness. some form of satanism.
Q. We know that many Ulema A. First furnish your evidence
- Some claim to have experi- Q. Is it permissible for a Mus-
backed out from the Nkandla for the Jamiat KZN having
enced the Light of the Prophet lim to practise stoicism, and
event. Why do you state that backed out, then we shall com-
Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam apply the philosophy of the sto-
the Jamiat KZN took part in ment in greater detail, Insha-
leading the Sahabah Radhiyal- ics objectively within a shar'ee
this event though they backed Allah. Why do you say that the
lahu Anhum, albeit just for a domain? Are such books per-
out? Please clarify for me. Jamiat KZN had backed out?
few seconds. missible to read objectively or
- A person also claimed to critically with an Islamic A. Laybyes are permissible. to the Hanafi Math-hab to which
have seen Allah Subhanahu mind? When a deposit is paid by a cus- we adhere, the Fajr Jamaat Salaat
Wata'ala. (The description giv- A. It is not permissible to prac- tomer, he/she becomes the owner should be when it is somewhat
en was that of a Magnificent tice stoicism which is a philoso- of the item. The trader retains the light, not in Awwal Waqt. It is
Ocean of an Immense Shining phy of the ancient mushrik item in his custody until full pay- improper and deviant to extract a
White Light). Greeks. One should not read such ment is received. Hadith from a book and then sub-
A. It is not permissible to con- books merely for passing time or After a specified stipulated mit it to personal opinion. Follow
sume the herb which produces for mere interest. Only if the in- time, if the customer does not the Math-hab of which you are a
hallucinations. A ‘medicine’ tention is to refute the baatil of a collect his parcel, the trader has follower, then you will be on safe
which disturbs the mental equi- philosophy, may it be studied. the right to open and sell it. The and sure ground. You are not a
librium and induces the type of There is no scope in the Shar’i initial deposit, plus whatever oth- Mujtahid.
hallucinatory effect described by domain for satanism. er payments have been paid as Q. Is it permissible for a wom-
you is not permissible. It is not Q. Which is the last aayat of well as any profit made on resell- an to remove hair from her
permissible to submit to such the Qur’aan Shareef? ing the item have to be refunded face, arms and legs?
‘medication’. A. The last revealed Aayat of the to the customer. A. Yes, it is permissible for a
The lights, etc. experienced Qur’aan Majeed is Aayat 281 of If the item has been sold after woman to remove facial hairs
when the mind is overwhelmed Surah Baqarah the stipulated time, and if the and hairs from any where on her
by such substances could be shai- Q. Some Hanafi Imaams recite customer can not be traced, the body, except the hair on her
taani deceptions. Shaitaan is ca- the Qiraa’t so swiftly that the money has to be held in trust un- head, eyelashes and eyebrows.
pable of creating the experience Shaafi’ muqtadis are unable to til there is no hope of finding the Q. A man had kept kafan for
of ‘noor’ – the noor of even an- recite Surah Faatihah which is customer. The money should his burial. He had directed that
gels in the human mind. Fardh for them in every raka’t then be given as Sadqah. Howev- the specific kafan should be
Q. Is it permissible in the in every Salaat. After Surah er, if after having given the mon- used when he dies. However,
Shari'ah to read the books Faatihah the Hanafi Imaam ey to charity, the customer does the heirs did not fulfil his
and study topics such as hypno- does not pause to allow the turn up, then the trader has to pay wasiyyat. What should be done
sis as a form of treatment for Shaafis to recite Surah Faati- him, and he (the trader) will re- with the kafan?
ailments or to protect oneself hah. What advice is there for ceive the reward of the Sadqah. A. The remaining kafan cloth
from negative people in society these imaams? Q. What is the status of com- form part of the mayyit’s estate.
who apply hypnosis in a manip- A. The indiscretion of the mercial bread? It belongs to all the heirs in pro-
Imaams who have Shaafi’ A. Commercial bread at the best portion to their Miraath
ulative way via language tech-
muqtadis is lamentable. The mat- is Makrooh and very harmful for (Inheritance) shares. They may
niques. It is quite common in
ter is simple to solve. The Hanafi the health. At the worst, it is sell it and divide the money
this time and era in business
Imaam is not permitted to adopt haraam. Such bread contains a among themselves or one of them
and through the media, that
such a long pause after Surah host of chemically named ingre- may buy it. The money could
people use hypnotic techniques
Faatihah to enable the recitation dients. There is also much doubt then be divided.
to bamboozle the thinking of an
unsuspecting candidate for ul- of Surah Faatihah. However, the regarding the type of fats/oils Q. When performing Salaat
terior motives etc. A lot of Shaafi’ Muqtadis should recite they use for the baking pans. It is alone, is it necessary to recite
modern day wizards, donning Surah Faatihah whilst the Imaam best to abstain from commercial the Qiraat with lip movement?
is reciting the Surah after Surah bread. A. When performing Salaat
suits use it to befuddle an un-
Faatihah. Q. Is it permissible to sell hook- alone, it is Waajib to recite the
suspecting public into their
In the raka’ts of the Fardh Sa- ah pipes? Qiraa’t with lip and tongue
agendas, via the wrong use of
laat of Zuhr and Asr, the Shaafi’ A. It is not permissible to sell movement so that one is con-
the field of Neuro-Linguistic-
Muqtadis should have no prob- hookah pipes. scious of one’s own recitation.
Programming etc.
A. Using hypnotism, mesmerism, lem. They should recite Surah Q. According to the Hadith, Without this, the Salaat will not
language techniques and the like Faatihah at the beginning of the Salaat should be performed im- be valid.
for treatment is not permissible. Raka’t whilst the Imaam is silent- mediately the time begins Q. Are the Sufi tariqas valid in
All such occult practices can be ly reciting the Qiraa’t. However, (Awwal Waqt). However, at the Shariah?
contaminated by satanic manipu- they may have a problem in the our Musjid, Fajr is performed A. The sufis of this age are not
lation. last two raka’ts if the Hanafi 30 minutes later. Is this prop- genuine Sufis as were the Auliya
Imaam is careless and recites so er? of former days. In our present
Q. Recently even Mus-
swiftly which prevents the A. Yes, it is proper. Your under- age, almost all the Sufi tareeqas
lim scholars seem to be copying
Shaafi’ Muqtadis from complet- standing is incorrect. Follow the are cults of bid’ah and shirk. But
the modus operandi of the lead-
ing Surah Faatihah. In such cas- times stipulated by the Math-hab genuine Sufi’ism (Tasawwuf) is
ers of other religions when im-
es, they should simply follow the to which you adhere. According an integral part of Islam.
parting the Knowledge of Deen,
i.e. similar to that of rabbis, Imaam into Ruku even if they to the Shaafi’ Math-hab, the Q. A Muslim sung a tribute of
priests and cardinals, and mod- had not completed Surah Faati- Athaan and the Salaat should be praise for a non-Muslim wom-
ern day wizards in suits. Is all hah. Their Salaat will be valid. in Awwal Waqt. As soon as the an who dies, and who was a hu-
of this permissible? Q. Are laybyes permissible? If time for the Salaat enters, it manitarian worker. He also be-
A. Scholars who indulge in such yes, what are the rules? should be performed. According lieves that because of her hu-
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manitarian work she is a Mus- of Nisaab. After twelve months the woman. Such deception is Zakaat assets besides the 20 gm
lim and in Jannat. What is his from the date you became Maalik haraam. The marriage may be gold, Zakaat is not incumbent on
status? She was buried as a -e-Nisaab (the owner of Nisaab), annulled on the basis of decep- you even if the value of 20 gm
Christian and led a Christian you have to add up all your cash, tion. gold is the equivalent of the sil-
life. savings, gold and silver, deduct Q. Is it permissible to pay ver Nisaab. Only if you have sil-
A. The tribute which was sung in from this total the debts you owe, Sadqah Fitr during the month ver or cash, then you have to add
praise of the kaafirah, Christian then pay 2.5% Zakaat on the bal- of Ramadhaan or does it have the value of the gold to it and pay
woman is kufr. The person who ance. to be given only on the Day of Zakaat.
holds the views mentioned in Q. If I make arrangements Eid? Q. Is it permissible to combine
your letter is a MURTAD. If he with my creditors to pay the A. It is permissible to give Zuhr and Asr, and Maghrib
desires to be a Muslim, he has to debt in monthy instalments, Sadqah Fitr during the month of and Isha? This is becoming in-
renew his Imaan, and also his Ni- can I go for Umrah? Ramadhaan. It is not permissible creasingly a trend.
kah. A. Even if one is not in debt, one to delay it until after the Eid Sa- A. Combining two Salaat is per-
Q. When a partner in a busi- should not go for Umrah in these laat. Nevertheless, if it was not missible according to the Shaafi’
ness dies, what is the state of days. From the day one leaves for given out by the time of Eid Sa- Math-hab. Those who do not fol-
the partnership? Do his heirs Umrah until the day one returns, laat, then too, it has to be paid. low any Math-hab such as the
become partners in his place? one is trapped in sin at almost Q. A shaikh says that if Sadqah deviant Salafis, also combine two
A. Death cancels the partnership every turn. It is not permissible to Fitr is given in the beginning of Salaat. However, it is not permis-
of the deceased. His partnership undertake a Nafl act of ibaadat Ramdhaan, then it has to be sible for Hanafis to combine two
is not transferred to the heirs. On when one has to commit numer- paid again on the night of Eid. Salaat. It is not valid. The Salaat
the death of a partner, the finan- ous violations of the Shariah. Is this correct? which is not performed in its val-
cial state of the business has to be Q. We are followers of the A. Once it has been paid in Ram- id time, is not valid.
compulsorily ascertained and the Maaliki Math-hab. One mem- adhaan, it does not have to be Q. I have read some of your
share of the assets of the de- ber of the family pays the paid again on Eid night. Your articles on Zulfiqar Naqsha-
ceased partner should be paid to Sadqah Fitr on behalf of the informer is a Salafi. bandi. Can I sit in his gather-
his heirs. whole family from his own Q. What should a fasting wom- ings to listen to his bayaans or
Q. In our Musjid, some money although some of the an do if her haidh begins dur- engage in thikr?
nabaaligh children were al- others can afford to pay. Is this ing the fast? A. Zulfiqar Ahmed is not a genu-
lowed to be in I’tikaaf during valid in the Maaliki Math-hab? A. If the fasting woman gets her ine Naqshabandi. His under-
the last ten days of Rama- A. According to the Maaliki haidh whilst fasting, it will be standing of Taswwuf is practical-
dhaan. They messed the car- Math-hab, the obligation of incumbent for her to break the ly zero. Stay away from him.
pets with toothpaste, etc. Nei- Sadqah Fitr is compulsory on the fast by eating something. Don’t touch him with even a
ther the Imaam nor the trus- head of the family. He is liable Q. What is the status of the bargepole. Imaan and Akhlaaq
tees took any steps. Please com- for the Sadqah Fitr of all those of ijtimaai dua upon making kha- are precious treasures which
ment. the family who are reliant on his tam of the Qur’aan Shareef? should be guarded from deviates.
A. It is not permissible to allow support. Thus, a man has to pay A. The ijtimaa’i (congregational) The ‘tasawwuf’ of today’s so-
nabaaligh children to sit in the Sadqah Fitr for his wife, chil- dua when making khatam of the called spiritual guides is a con-
I’tikaaf in the Musjid. The trus- dren, parents (if they are poor). glomeration of hocus pocus-
Qur’aan Majeed is bid’ah.
tees are liable for the sins of the Adult children who are by the abracadabra stunts. For naseehat
Q. Do prisoners also have to
Musjid being messed by the means to pay their own Sadqah and self-reformation, daily read
pay Sadqah Fitr and Zakaat?
small children. They have failed Fitr are not the responsibility of the kitaabs of the Auliya.
A. If a prisoner possesses the
in their obligation of trusteeship. their father. They have to pay Q. A deendaar man cuts his
Zakaat Nisaab amount on the day
Q. How is Zakaat calculated on their own Sadqah Fitr. beard less than a fist length. Is
of Eid then he has to pay Sadqah
one’s monthly salary? If one brother pays the he a faasiq? Should we make
Fitr, and if after 12 months he
A. Zakaat is paid annually, not Sadqah Fitr of his other brothers still has the Nisaab amount or Salaam to him, and should we
monthly. It is not deducted from who can afford to pay, then this more, then he has to pay Zakaat respond to his Salaam?
one’s monthly salary. After 12 too will be permissible on condi- of 2.5%. The Zakaat Nisaab is A. A person who cuts his beard
months Zakaat should be paid on tion that they are made aware of the value of 19.6 ounces (612 less than a fist length can never
the total cash, gold, silver, sav- the payment prior to discharging be genuinely ‘deendaar’ (pious).
grams) silver.
ings and stock-in-trade one has. it. Undoubtedly he is a faasiq. Dis-
Q. I have seen a shaikh per-
Zakaat is not paid on monies Q. Does a Hanafi man have to sociation from a faasiq is incum-
forming Salaat whilst looking
which have been spent during the pay Sadqah Fitr for his wife bent. Nevertheless, one should
in the Mushaf (a copy of the
course of the year. and children? not despise him. One should not
Qur’aan). Is this permissible?
Every person should have a A. According to the Hanafi Math initiate Salaam to a faasiq. If he
A. According to the Hanafi Math
Zakaat year which begins from -hab, a man is responsible to pay makes Salaam, one may respond.
-hab which we follow, Salaat will
the time one has the minimum Sadqah Fitr for only himself and In these times of massive igno-
not be valid if one recites by
amount called the Zakaat Nisaab. his minor children. rance, most people are not aware
looking in the Mushaf. If you are
The Zakaat Nisaab is the price of Q. A man suffering from Aids a Hanafi, then you should not of the ahkaam. He will not know
19.6 ounces of silver. This price and other diseases married a join the Salaat. In the Hambali why one is not responding to his
could be ascertained from a jew- woman without revealing this. Math-hab it is permissible. Salaam. If he is indeed
eller at your end. Assuming that Days after the marriage, the ‘deendaar’ as you believe, then
Q. I have 20 grams of gold,
the Zakaat Nisaab is $400, then wife discovered about his dis- politely inform him of his act of
and no other Zakaat item, nei-
from the day you have $400 you eases and demands a divorce. fisq. Perhaps he is truly ignorant
ther cash nor silver. However,
will be a person of Nisaab. Now But the husband refuses, Are of the mas’alah.
the value of my gold is more
whether this amount decreases their grounds for annulment? Q. Why is interest haraam?
than the silver Nisaab amount.
during the course of the next 12 A. He has committed deception A. The issue of ‘why’ is an un-
Is Zakaat fardh on me?
months or not, you remain a man for not revealing his diseases to fathomable mystery. Its maze of
A. Since you have no other
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labyrinthal pathways is a never- from cancer and other diseases as
ending confusion of intractabil- a consequence of using micro-
ity. Interest is haraam because wave.
Q. Is a student’s loan A. The ‘fatwa’ is hogwash and
Allah Ta’ala has made it haraam. Q. While making tilaawat of
Mudhaarabah? Some Ulama flotsam. A bank loan or a loan
Q. The Moulana at our Musjid the Qur’aan Shareef if one
in Europe and the U.K. have by any one is never Mudhaar-
allows a young boy, albeit sneezes, should the Masnoon
issued a fatwa saying that abah. Mudhaarabah is a trading
baaligh, to lead the Fardh Sa- Hamd be recited?
loans which students acquire partnership in which profit is
laat while there are adult A. Yes, it should be recited even
from banks for paying for tui- shared between the partners. We
Huffaaz and Moulanas present. whilst making Tilaawat.
tion fees are permissible. They have published a booklet in refu-
Is this proper? The Moulana
Q. My brother is a faasiq. He is
say that such loans are tation of the bunkum ‘fatwa’ of
sees nothing wrong with it. not concerned with Hijaab.
Mudhaarabah. How can a the modernists deviates. The
A. There is much wrong with it. Can I go with him on a jour-
bank loan with interest be a booklet, An Obnoxious Fatwa is
It is improper to allow a child ney?
Mudhaarabah? available on our website.
even if he is baaligh, to lead the
A. A faasiq relative is not a valid
Fardh Salaat when there are adult Q. A woman has to leave Mak- this permissible?
mahram. Your brother is not a
Huffaaz and Aalims in the Ja- kah without making Umrah. A. It is not permissible to listen
valid mahram for you on a jour-
maat. This is a sign of Qiyaamah. What should she do about the to the Khutbah in another lan-
ney.
Notwithstanding the validity of Umrah? guage simultaneously while the
Q. Is it true that the Rooh is
the Salaat behind a baaligh child, A. If circumstances compel the Khutbah is in progress. The new,
aware of a relative who visits
the Shariah requires that an elder- woman to leave Makkah without bid’ah system which they have
his / her grave and makes dua?
ly person of knowledge be the having made Umrah, then it is introduced in the Haram Shareef
It is said that the Rooh also an-
Imaam. necessary to come out of Ihraam is haraam.
swers
Q. Is it permissible to forego by means of Thabah. One sheep/ Q. If Tawaaf is made after Asr,
A. Whether the Rooh answers its
Sunnatul Muakkadah Salaat if goat has to be compulsorily when should the two raka’ts of
close relatives who visit the Qabr
there is little time available? slaughtered in the Haram. After Tawaaf be performed?
is unknown. Allah knows best.
A. ‘Little time’ in the context is the Thabah, she will be out of A. If Tawaaf is made after Asr,
There is no teaching in the Shari-
ambiguous. Abandoning Sun- Ihraam. Then it is Waajib for her then the two raka’ts should be
ah to confirm this. But the de-
natul Muakkadah Salaat is sinful to make Qadha of the Umrah. made after the Maghrib Fardh
ceased is aware of the visits of
and punishable. In most cases This she may do at any time. Salaat, not before Maghrib Sa-
his / her relatives / friends.
‘little time’ is a nafsaani halluci- Q. If a person dies on a Friday laat.
Q. Is it permissible for a wom-
nation. There is ample time for or during Ramadhaan, does it Q. I am Soon going for Hajj.
an to go to the cemetery to
all types of nonsense and futility, mean that he was a pious man? How should I prepare myself
make dua if there is no one pre-
but for ibaadat the nafs and shai- A. Death of a Muslim in Rama- for Hajj?
sent?
dhaan or an a Friday does not
taan present many hallucinations. A. A Muslim is required to be in
A. It is not permissible for wom-
signify piety. However, it does
Q. I have read in The Majlis a state of preparation every day
en to go to the Qabrustaan. They
signify forgiveness – that Allah
that nose-rings for women are of his life, not only prior to leav-
should make Dua from their
Ta’ala has forgiven him.
not permissible. But the Darul ing for Hajj. The Qabr calls on us
homes. The benefits of the Duas
Q. A Maulana says that delet-
Ifta of Deoband says that it is five times daily: “Beware! I am
will reach the deceased. Even if
ing the Durood and Dua in
permissible? an abode of darkness! I am an
no one is in the qabrustaan, wom-
Qa’dah of Taraaweeh Salaat is
A. Just as you have written to us, abode of solitude! I am an abode
en are not allowed to go there.
substantiated on the basis of
so do query with the Darul Ifta. of worms/torment! I am an abode
Similarly, it is not permissible for
Beheshti Zewer. Is this correct?
Tell them that The Majlis in of sand!, etc.” Rasulullah
them to go to the Musjid, Eidgah
A. Indeed, the baseless ‘fatwa’
South Africa says that it is (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) fur-
or to any public place.
has been acquired by some
haraam for women to wear nose- ther said that the most intelligent
Q. Is ozonated water permissi-
haraam thumb-sucking. There is
rings which they do in imitation person is he who makes prepara-
ble?
nothing in Beheshti Zewer to
of western kuffaar women. It is tions for the stay in the Qabr. It is
A. Ozonated water it appears has
condone the haraam act of
not permissible for Muslim wom- therefore, Waajib to remain in
both advantages and disad-
wholesale deletion of the
en to wear nose rings which are constant obedience, ibaadat and
vantages as everything in this
Masnoon half minute Durood
the fashion of the kuffaar. The Thikrullah at all times. Abstain
dunya has. The Qur’aan states
and Dua. The aalim sahib should
Darul Ifta has erred in its fatwa from sin and futility and reflect
explicitly that wine and gambling
go back to Madrasah and re-do
of permissibility. They have on the shortness and futility of
have ‘many’ benefits, but their
his course of studies diligently
failed to understand that in the this world, and the everlasting
harm is more than their benefits,
and cultivate Taqwa in order to
west Muslim women are adopt- nature and reality of the
hence we have to abstain.
understand what exactly is thumb
ing this practice in emulation of Aakhirah.
From the list of serious disad-
-sucking which most of these
kuffaar women. Permissible Q. The business I intend to buy
vantages predicated to ozonated
new molvis are experts in. It is
practices of women in India’s has a lotto machine which can-
water, it is, to say the least, high-
not permissible to delete the Du-
villages are not a basis for issu- not be removed. It has to be
ly unintelligent to drink it. The
rood and Dua. It is pure
ing a fatwa of universal applica- operated. Can I use the money
risk of harm and damage to the
nafsaaniyat.
tion. Furthermore, we are aware to pay my bond interest?
body can be great. And Allah
Q. In the Haram Shareef of
of bulls wearing nose-rings, not A. It is not permissible to operate
knows best.
Makkah Mukarramah and
human beings. the gambling machine. The in-
Furthermore, Allah Ta’ala has Madinah Munawwarah one
Q. What is the alternative for a come is haraam, and it is not per-
created water with 2 atoms of can tune into a FM Station on
microwave? missible to use it to pay even
oxygen. To interfere and add an- the radio to listen to the Ju-
A. The normal electric stove. Mi- one’s haraam bond interest. Do
other atom appears to us as an muah Khutbah in one of the
crowave is a disaster for health. not contemplate buying this
interference in a natural healthy few languages, e.g. English, Ur-
In the long term people will re- haraam business. Your Rizq has
product prepared for us by Allah du, etc., simultaneously while
gret when they begin to suffer
Ta’ala. the Khutbah is being recited. Is (Turn to page 12)
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ality afflicted with the
malady of poverty of the
The incremental satanic relationship with Islam. Rasulullah (Sallallahu So what is the meaning heart. He is never content-
process of modernization The latest Shar’i casual- alayhi wasallam) said: of ‘poverty’ mentioned in ed. He is always restless
and westernization in Sau- ty enacted by the Fussaaq “Allah will split up the this Hadith? and fearful of the deple-
di Arabia by its western/ Saudi authorities is the ab- affairs (i.e. make it diffi- Poverty signifies need. tion/loss of his wealth or
American educated boot- rogation of the Shariah’s cult) of a person whose A poor man is always in of worldly calami-
licking ‘intellegentsia’ has fourteen century marriage focus is the dunya. He need, hence he continues ties. The comfort and hap-
set the country firmly on system in which a woman (Allah) will place in front labouring to make ends piness he ostensibly enjoys
the path of de-Islamization. grants her consent of mar- of him his poverty, and on- meet. This same tenden- bring him no peace of
The increasing haraam par- riage to her Wali (father, ly that which Allah has or- cy exists in the billion- mind. He suffers under a
ticipation of women in the brother, uncle, or any other dained for him will reach aires. They are never satis- mountain of worries of a
public domain, the abroga- male representative) who him. He whose focus is the fied. In fact, the more variety of sorts.
tion of the powers of the contracts the marriage on Aakhirah, Allah will sim- wealth they have, On the other hand, a
Amr Bil Ma’roof depart- her behalf. It is now report- plify for him his affairs the greater becomes their man whose focus is on the
ment, the westernization of ed that the fussaaq Saudi and instil wealth in his greed and desire for more Aakhirah, is always con-
the life style in general, the authorities have legislated heart, and the dunya will wealth. In this regard, tented. Allah has bestowed
haraam intermingling of that it will henceforth be come to him in humilia- Rasulullah (Sallallahu to him the wealth of con-
sexes, the conversion of obligatory for the prospec- tion.” alayhi wasallam) said: tentment and independ-
the Holy Cities into west- tive groom himself to The focus of most of the “The son of Aadam ence. He does not hanker
ern style holiday resorts, physically hear the bride wealthy people is always grows older by the day after the dunya. His heart
etc., etc., are the ingredi- giving her permission. This the dunya, yet they are while two tendencies in brims with wealth. His
ents for a fully fledged kufr mutilation of the Shariah is not saddled with poverty. him grow younger: his worldly needs are seen to
state – a state which will obviously at the behest of On the contrary, their greed for wealth, and his comfortably by Allah
see no need to camouflage the American masters who wealth continues to multi- desire for longer life.” Ta’ala. The world and the
its kufr, fisq and fujoor are imposing their cult of ply. They go on hoarding But both these desires people of the dunya come
with any type of Islamic women’s rights on the Sau- and hoarding until are denied. He will not at- to him in humiliation. And
guise. What is transpiring di bootlickers. they see Malakul Maut tain them. Thus, the man this is the state of the
in Saudi Arabia is the ef- In terms of all Four standing in front of them. of worldly wealth is in re- Auliya of Allah Ta’ala.
fect of bootlicking the Math-habs of the Ahlus
American master. Sunnah Wal Jama’ah, there them. They further justify
Thousands of Saudis, is absolutely no obligation the commission of haraam,
males and females, are for the groom to hear the “A Shaikh who is farsight- In this Malfooth Ha- fisq and fujoor with their
nourished with kufr, fisq bride granting consent. In ed is able to discern dhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali corrupt arguments of sa-
and fujoor in western uni- fact, the groom is never whether your action is the Thanvi (Rahmatullah tanic ‘hikmat’ (‘wisdom’)
versities. These juhala, present when permission is effect of nafsaani desire or alayh) has adequately il- and nafsaani diplomacy.
fussaaq and fujjaar will all acquired by her Wali / for obeying the Sunnat. lustrated the moral and They are absolutely barren
be at the helm of govern- Guardian / Representative. The sign of the heart be- spiritual corruption of the – morally and spiritually.
ment tomorrow in Saudi Usually the consent is wit- ing spiritually barren and facebook molvis and There are no greater
Arabia. There can therefore nessed by two males. The ruined is: sheikhs. They are always scoundrels than these shai-
be no conundrum regard- process of the erosion of ♦ Pleasure in delivering in search of the public taani facebook molvis and
ing the consequences of a the Shariah is on the ad- lectures limelight for the attainment sheikhs who plunder the
regime in the hands of the- vance in Saudi Arabia of their motives of self- morality of the ignorant.
♦ Trapped in relation-
se western-educated juhala which will soon become a aggrandizement – name, They are the “rubbish”
ships other than the
who will have only a slight fully-fledged Dajjaal state. fame and also money. mentioned in the following
bond with Allah Ta’ala
They never tire of appear- Hadith of Rasulullah
♦ Bereft of solitude
ing on public stages using (Sallallahu alayhi
♦ Experience no pleasure Islam as their vehicle for wasallam):
in Salaat riya, takabbur and their
“The Saalihoon (the truly
♦ Ever ready to partici- objective of hubb-e-jaah. pious Ulama) will depart
pate in jalsahs In fact, they are night and one after the other (in
Hadhrat Hasan Basri (rahmatullah overwhelmed with (functions of a variety day in search of stages and quick succession). Then
alayh), addressing a group of peo- grief and I shed of kinds) and lectures. functions to exhibit them- there will remain only
ple, said: “I take oath by Allah! tears. When the This is the sign of a ruined selves and to dance to the ‘ghutha’ (rubbish) like the
One day I passed by a very pious child recovered, his heart.” gallery. chaff of dates or wheat.
lady who was supplicating to Al- mother said: “O Every haraam activity, Allah will have no care
lah Ta’ala. She was expressing her Zaigham! He re- (Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf every act of fisq and fujoor whatsoever for them.”
love to Him. While she was ab- sponded: ‘Yes. Ali Thanvi –Rahmatullah contaminating the func-
They are the fuel of Ja-
sorbed in her supplication, her lit- Mother.” alayh) tion/jalsah is embraced by hannam.
tle son whose name was Zaigham Mother: ‘Do you
appeared on the scene. love Maut (death)?” ful punishment.” to cry. Whilst crying she ex-
The mother said to her child: Continuing the story, Hadhrat claimed: ‘O Zaigham! You were
Child: “Yes, mother, I do.”
“O Zaigham! What do you think Hasan Basri said: “Then the child killed by the Love of Allah
Mother: “My beloved baby!
about yourself and me. Will I be began crying profusely. While he Ta’ala.’
Why?”
able to see you on the Day of Res- was wailing, he said: ‘If tomorrow Suddenly she let out a piercing
Child: “So that I return unto
urrection or will there be a barrier I am not saved from Allah’s pun- scream and collapsed to the
Him Who is more caring than you.
between us.” ishment, then there is nothing but ground. I went forward to examine
He is the Most Merciful. What!
destruction.’ He continued crying her. She too had died. She too was
Hadhrat Hasan Basri continuing
Have you not heard that Allah Az-
until he collapsed on to the killed by the Love of Allah Ta’ala.
with his story said: “When the
za Wa Jal saying (in the Qur’aan):
child heard this, he let out a pierc- ground. His mother went to him May Allah Ta’ala have mercy on
“Inform My servants: ‘Verily I am
ing scream and fell down. I and when she touched him, she the child and his mother, and by
Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
thought that he had died. The discovered that his soul had al- their virtue may He have mercy on
“Verily, My punishment is a pain-
mother began crying and I was ready departed. The mother began us.”
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There is no single ‘food’
AN AMAANAT first consequence is the
which is so destructive to
earthly punishment in the
Our Mashaaikh say: “The sulting in diseases such as the health as carrion chick- Health is a wonderful
form of almost incurable
stomach is the home of cancer, diabetes, heart ens. Amaanat (Trust) bestowed
diseases. The Amaanat of
every disease.” The fol- problems, liver problems Switch to a diet of veg- to us by Allah Ta’ala.
Health can be protected
lowing is a remedy for and kidney problems, etc. etables, fruit, fresh fruit Abuse of this Amaanat is
only by observance of the
constipation which is the should be avoided like poi- juice, nuts, wholemeal khiyaanat and ingratitude phsyical and spiritual rem-
root cause of most diseas- son. When organ failure bread (made at home), oat- which is the attribute of
edies and limits prescribed
es: develops as a result of meal, honey and fish. By shaitaan. It is Waajib to
by Allah Ta’ala. These
“Make sure your diet years of poison ingestion, no means is it suggested safeguard this Amaanat.
remedies comprise of ha-
has enough roughage from it is then too late for reme- that one should become a On the Day of Qiyaamah a
laal tayyib food consumed
wholewheat that is prefera- dial measures. All things vegetarian. Meat is one of reckoning will be demand-
as advised in the Ahaa-
bly stoneground. Two ta- made from white flour, the bounties of Allah ed regarding the Amaanat
dith, and of Ibaadat and Ta
blespoonsful of blackstrap commercial bread even if Ta’ala. But excessive in- of Health.
-aat (Obedience) which
molasses in warm water from brown flour, all pro- dulgence in meat as is the By way of physical and
necessarily emphasize to-
shifts most people’s prob- cessed foods, all processed practice of our people, is spiritual indiscretion, peo-
tal abstention from sin and
lems without strain. juices even ‘pure’ fruit also destructive for the ple ruin their health. The futility.
Yogurt is also to be rec- juices, white rice, sweets, health. The other problem
ommended, but make sure chocolates, even home related to meat is that al-
that it is free from synthet- made deserts, samoosas, most all meat commercial-
ic colours and flavourings. pies and the like should be ly available is haraam. Natural fruit juice – fresh fruit itself should be con-
The following can be used avoided if you value your There is therefore an im- fruit juice extracted at sumed daily. Allah Ta’ala
individually, or together: health and wish to be perative reason for absten- home—is loaded with has created fruit to be con-
• Spinach 16 fl. ounces saved from the disasters of tion. If the meat is 100% health properties. Howev- sumed with its juice blend-
(450 ml) self-invited diseases. halaal, then too, consume er, it should be understood ed wondrously in the best
• Carrot 10 fl. oz. (275 It is of utmost im- it occasionally. that the excessive con- combination with the other
ml); spinach 6 fl. oz portance to totally abstain The immediate benefit sumption of even fresh constituents in the fruit.
(175 mil) from broiler chickens and of a vegetable diet within fruit juice is harmful. If a The fruit is not meant for
their eggs. Even if a broiler days, will be relief from Hakeem or a Naturopath juice extraction and for
• Carrot 8 fl. Oz. (225
chicken is slaughtered constipation. Fast foods prescribe an abundance of discardence of the pulp.
ml); apple 10 fl. oz (275
ml) properly observing all the and take-aways are practi- certain fruit juices, the pre- Therefore, the whole fruit
rules of Thabah, then too cally ‘haraam’ even if all scription is a remedy for a should be consumed. The
• Potato 12 fl. oz. (350
abstain from these diseased the ingredients are halaal. specific ailment or disease. health properties are to be
ml)”
chickens. The carrion The damage which habitu- It is thus taken as a medi- found in the whole fruit
(The Complete Raw Juice
chickens which scoundrels al consumption of these cine and will be very ben- blended and combined
Therapy)
halaalize are the worst junk ‘foods’ cause is irrep- eficial. most wisely and in the
muck, filth and poisons arable. Health is an form by Allah, The Wise,
Destructive foods which man has invented in Amaanat (Trust) for which Occasionally consum- The Merciful Who has
which completely ruin the the history of mankind. an account will be de- ing extracted fruit juice created our bodies and
health in the long term re- manded in the Aakhirat. while beneficial, is not to souls, and Who knows
be taken in abundance and what is best for our physi-
on a daily basis. Yes, the cal and spiritual health.
FASTING the Month of naturopath observed that The gluttony begins main meal. It boggles the jungle. The inevitable con-
Ramadhaan is a wonderful the Islamic practice of with the commencement of mind to fathom how they sequence of this style of
spiritual and physical rem- Fasting a month is a won- the Athaan. Elaborate manage to locate space in horrible, nauseating glut-
edy. Allah Ta’ala is the derful health benefit, how- meals are spread out in the their bellies for the deluge tony is the ultimate break-
Creator of the Rooh (Soul) ever, Muslims nullify the Musaajid for anti-Sunnah of the harmful foods they down of the physical body
and the physical body, and beneficial effects of the and physically and spiritu- ingest after Maghrib. Then which becomes afflicted
He has designed all prac- Fasting when they break ally ruinous feasting. The after Taraaweeh, com- with many diseases, and
tices of Ibaadat for the their fast in the evening. holy moments of Iftaar are mences another round of the utter ruin of the Mus-
welfare and development They go overboard in reck- treated as an occasion of feasting with deserts, etc. lim’s spiritual fibre. In the
of both the soul and the less gluttony. This gluttony haraam merrymaking. The A human being should wake of this self-
body. Although the inten- commences immediately at fasting ones devour to the utilize his intelligence to destruction the evil nafs
tion underlying Fasting is Iftaar. Instead of heeding point of satiation or even understand the physical becomes bloated and re-
only to gain Allah’s Pleas- Rasulullah’s advice and more. Then generally they and spiritual villainy per- mains in full control of the
ure by fulfilling His Com- command of breaking the leave their mess on the petrated to the body and intelligence.
mand, the Fasting comes fast frugally, Muslims Musjid carpets. After Ma- soul by such reckless glut- Rasulullah (Sallallahu
with many health benefits. nowadays indulge in nau- ghrib Salaat, they rush tony unknown to even alayhi wasallam) ordered
An expert non-Muslim seating gluttony. home for the ‘primary’ and dogs and the beasts in the (Continued on page 9)
maintaining family ties is haraam wedding and mosity are excluded and
to “be kind to a relative bid’ah functions. The un- not forgiven.
Maintaining good family me (maintains me), Allah who is unkind to you.” kindness and the incon-
Rupturing family ties
ties (Silah Rahmi) is a will maintain him, and This sums up the Islamic veniences caused by fami-
for worldly and nafsaani
Waajib obligation of the whoever cuts me asunder concept of Family Ties. ly members should be
reasons also depletes the
greatest significance. (destroys me), Allah will borne and tolerated. On
Maintaining good fam- barkat in Rizq. Rasulullah
Rasulullah (Sallallahu cut him asunder.” the auspicious Nights
ily ties does not mean (Sallallahu alayhi
alayhi wasallam) said: when Allah’s Mercy em-
Explaining the concept joining the family in wasallam) said:
“Silah (The Family braces all Muslims, those
of Silah Rahmi, haraam and in activities
Bond) clings to the Arsh family members who are “Whoever desires barkat
Rasulullah (Sallallahu which are in violation of
(of Allah), and it pro- not on speaking terms and in his Rizq, should observe
alayhi wasallam) said that the Shariah such as
claims: ‘Whoever joins who harbour mutual ani- family ties.”
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In the aftermath of the these sinister schools of Gulenist ‘virus’, it is hoped ple. movement and which
failed Gulenist coup in Gulen closed down in that the eyes of the Muslim The Gulenist Temple’s breeds zombi, bootlicking
Turkey, the sinister role of some other countries too. community have opened caretakers are at pains to ‘sheikhs’ who become the
the Gulenist schools (so- The Majlis, in several up to the sinister reality of dissociate themselves from agents of the C.I.A. which
called islamic schools)and articles, over a decade has these Turkish schools in the Gulenist coup in Tur- is funding all the Gulenist
temples (so-called warned the Muslim com- our midst. Muslims of key. Even Mr.Gulen who schools world-wide.
mosques) has come to the munity of the evil of these South Africa are pleased has been granted asylum It is not permissible
fore. The Erdogan govern- Turkish Gulenist schools with the failure of the by the U.S.A., is ostensibly for Muslims to send their
ment has dismissed about which are today existing Gulenist coup, and they are dissociating from and con- children to these Gulenist
12,000 Gulenist school in all cities of South Afri- sending messages of con- demning the failed coup. schools. It is not permis-
teachers in Turkey and ca. We have also warned gratulations to Erdogan. It Nevertheless, Erdogan is sible to financially or in
innumerable such schools Muslims repeatedly about is also logical and neces- demanding his extradition. any other way support or
have been closed. The the Gulenist temple in sary that Muslims in The Gulenist ‘islamic’ aid these haraam Turk-
move of eliminating all Midrand, the so-called South Africa distance schools are teaching an ish Gulenist schools.
Gulenist schools in Turkey ‘Nizamiye Mosque. Now themselves from these interfaith brand of ‘islam’ Muslims should remove
is continuing. In fact, Tur- that Erdogan has instituted Gulenist schools and from which embraces the doc- their children from these
key is attempting to have action to root out the the Midrand Gulenist Tem- trines of the kufr intefaith schools.
5 cups of water until 3 spots from the skin. They
cups of water is left. After contain an antiseptic that
“Most of us (i.e. in In- prevent the transition of gestive enzyme produc- straining and cooling, a can kill acne causing bac-
dia) know about the health carbohydrates to usable tion. The powerful antibac- cup of this potion should teria. For this purpose,
benefits of guava fruit. But compounds. terial agents kill bacteria in be given to the patient mash some guava leaves
we are unaware of the fact 2. Beneficial for Diabetics: the lining of the gut and thrice a day. and apply it on the acne
that even guava According to research con- stop proliferation of toxic 9. Prostate Cancer: and dark spots. Rinse with
leaves have several me- ducted by the Yakult Cen- enzymes by bacteria. Gua- Guava leaves can be bene- water after sometime. This
dicinal properties and offer tral Institute in Japan, gua- va leaves are particularly ficial in case of prostate should be done daily until
an array of health bene- va leaf tea can effectively beneficial in case of food cancer and enlargement. the skin is clear.
fits. Being packed with lower blood glucose in dia- poisoning as well as sooth- 10. Reduction of Allergies: 14. Removal of Black-
antioxidants, antibacterial betics by reducing the al- ing, vomiting and nausea. Guava leaves prevent the heads:
and anti-inflammatory pha-glucosidease enzyme To relieve stomach ache, release of histamine. For the treatment of black-
agents and beneficial tan- activity. Moreover, it pre- boil 8 pieces of guava Moreover, the compounds heads, blend the guava
nins, fresh guava leaves vents the absorption of su- leaves in 1.5 litres of water found in guava leaves are leaves with little water and
are considered as a natural crose and maltose by the and drink thrice a day. effective in blocking all use it as a scrub on your
pain reliever. The chemi- body, thereby lowering 6. Treatment of Bronchitis: allergic reactions. nose to remove black-
cals contained in these blood sugar levels. Drink- Guava leaf tea is effective 11. Sperm Production: heads.
leaves such as polyphe- ing guava leaf tea for 12 in treating bronchitis by Consumption of guava leaf 15. Anti-ageing Benefits:
nols, carotenoids, flavo- weeks lowers the blood opening up the lungs, loos- tea has proven to be effec- Guava leaves contain anti-
noids and tannins can be sugar levels without in- ening mucus and soothing tive in increasing sperm oxidants which destroy the
extremely effective in creasing insulin produc- coughs. production, thus helping free radicals that damage
treating various diseases tion. 7. Treatment of Tooth- with conception. your skin, thus protecting
Owing to the side ef- 3. Lower Cholesterol: aches, Sore Throats and 12. Treatment of Wounds your skin from ageing as
fects resulting from the Research has proved that Gum Disease: and Infections: well as improving skin
usage of medicines and drinking guava leaf tea for Due to their anti- Guava leaves have great tone and texture. A decoc-
drugs, herbal plants are 3 months can lead to re- inflammatory qualities, healing properties that can tion of mature guava
being increasingly consid- duction in LDL or bad fresh guava leaves can re- treat wounds such as cuts, leaves can be applied on
ered for the treatment of cholesterol and triglycer- lieve tooth ache, heal gum impact abrasion etc. The the skin for tightening it.
various diseases and guava ides without any adverse and mouth sores and treat antibacterial agents pre- 16. Relieves Itching:
leaf is one of them. Due to effect on good cholesterol. sore throats when used for vent infection and reduce Skin itching can lead to
its medicinal properties, Besides, the guava leaves gargling. The antibacterial inflammation of the uterus serious problem if not
guava leaf supplements are are a great liver tonic. agent in these leaves pro- to accelerate the healing of treated immediately. Gua-
nowadays available in the 4. Treatment of Diarrhea tect the teeth and gums and wounds. Guava leaf tea va leaves are an instant
form of capsules and gua- and Dysentery: therefore, guava leaves are can help in curing ear in- cure for getting rid of itchi-
va leaf tea. Guava leaves are herbal used as an ingredient in fections as well. ness as they contain aller-
Guava Leaves Benefits remedy for diarrhea and toothpastes and mouth Guava Leaves Benefits gy blocking compounds.
For Health dysentery. For treating di- fresheners. Guava leaves For Skin Guava Leaves Benefits
Guava leaves are regarded arrhea, boil 30 grams of can even be made into a When it comes to skincare, For Hair
as herbal treatment for sev- guava leaves with a hand- natural paste at home for guava leaves can greatly Being rich in nutrients and
eral diseases due to their ful of rice flour in 1-2 brushing the teeth and help in improving your antioxidants, guava leaves
medicinal properties. The glasses of water and drink gums. skin and treatment of vari- help in promoting healthy
health benefits of guava this potion twice a day. In 8. Beneficial in Dengue ous skin disorders. Follow- hair growth.
leaves are given below. case of dysentery, cut the Fever: ing are the benefits of gua- 17. Natural Remedy for
Guava leaves are consid-
1. Aid in Weight Loss: roots and leaves of guava va leaves for skin. Hair Loss:
ered a natural remedy for
Guava leaves aid in weight plant and boil them for 20 13. Treatment of Acne and To stop hair loss, boil a
loss by preventing the minutes at a temperature of dengue fever. This is be- Black spots: handful of guava leaves in
complex starches from be- 90 degrees Celsius. Strain cause guava leaf extract Acne and black spots are a litre of water for around
ing converted into sugars. the water and drink in can increase the number of quite annoying as they ad- 20 minutes. After cooling,
For this purpose, the carbs moderation until relieved. platelets in the blood and is versely affect the appear- apply it on your scalp and
must be broken down in 5. Aids in Digestion: not toxic at all. For this ance of your skin. Guava massage rigorously.”
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Vol. 23 no. 10 The Majlis Page 9
The one who had sung
the praises of the kaafir
Q. What is the Shariah will be going to Jannat alone is sufficient to se- “When a faasiq is praised, woman has indeed com-
status of a Muslim who solely on the basis of Al- verely condemn the singer the Arsh of Allah shud- mitted a terrible sin akin to
claims that a Christian lah’s mercy, while partial- of the tribute. ders.” kufr. He should repent –
woman who lived all her ly correct, is confined to Allah Ta’ala says in the “He who honours a per- make Taubah. The view
life as a Christian and Muslims – to those who Qur’aan Majeed: son of bid’ah aids in the that a non-Muslim can en-
was buried as a Chris- die with Imaan. The mercy “Do not say any prayer destruction of Islam.” ter Jannat on the basis of
tian, is in heaven. His ba- of Allah Ta’ala, according good deeds, is kufr. The
on any of them (kuffaar) To praise and honour a
sis for this view is that to Islam, is not for even pivot of Najaat (Salvation)
who has died, and do not kaafir woman, especially a
she had devoted her life the most humanitarian is Imaan, not good deeds.
even stand at his (i.e. dead one, is a capital sin in
to humanitarian work. kaafir who dies with kufr – Many deviant Muslims
kaafir’s) graveside, for terms of the Shariah. He
He even paid tribute to without Imaan. It was nowadays are trapped in
verily he has died in the should feel ashamed of
her soul by singing high therefore highly improper, this belief of kufr. The one
state of kufr against Allah himself for singing the
praises for her. He says un-Islamic and not permis- who holds this kujfr belief
and His Rasool.” praise of a dead kaafirah.
that Allah Ta’ala for- sible for a Muslim to sing has become a murtad. He
Rasulullah (Sallallahu For whose ears are his
gives by His Mercy. praise in tribute of a dead has to repent and renew
alayhi wasallam) said: praises intended?
A. The claim that people kaafir woman. This act his Imaan.
(Sallallahu alayhi will snatch away Ilm by
wasallam) said: taking away the Ulama
The ILM (Knowledge) of Rasulullah (Sallallahu increasingly barren of Ula- “The Saalihoon will de- (the Ulama-e-Haqq). Then
the Deen becomes incre- alayhi wasallam) said: ma-e-Haqq. When a true part in (quick) succession. when He does not leave
mentally eroded and elimi- “Allah will not snatch Aalim departs, there will Then there will remain on- any Aalim (of Haqq), the
nated with the passage of away Ilm from (the hearts) be no replacement. This is ly hufaalah (muck) such as people will take juhala
time. The closer the ap- of (His) servants. But, He what we are witnessing in the chaff of dates or wheat. (ignoramuses) as their
proach of Qiyaamah, the will snatch away Ilm by this era in close proximity Allah will not have any leaders (in Deen). They
more will the Ilm of the taking away the (true) Ula- to Qiyaamah. This is the care whatsoever for will ask (fatwas from
Deen as well as Taqwa ma.” age of the preponderance them.” them), and they (the juha-
(Genuine piety) disappear. The world will become of the ulama-e-soo’ who In another Hadith, la) will issue fatwas with-
mangle and mutilate the Rasulullah (Sallallahu out knowledge. They will
Deen of Allah Ta’ala. alayhi wasallam) said: be astray and mislead
Regarding the depar- “Verily, Allah will not (others).”
ture from this dunya of the snatch away Ilm from (the This is the scenario pre-
Men of Taqwa, Rasulullah hearts) of people. But He vailing today.
(By Hadhrat Maulana save us from the ploys of
BLINDNESS
Ashraf Ali Thanvi) shaitaan. –The Majlis)
“Imaam Ghazaali Many Sufiya and Ula-
(Continued from page 7)
(Rahmatullah alayh) ex- ma suffer from this mal- “....Verily, the (physical) eyes are
us to make iftaar with only dates and/or water.
plained that a cause for ady. These Ulama accord not blind, but the hearts within the
This exhortation is for practical implementation
soo’-e-khaatimah (an evil Qat’iyyat to their views breasts are blind. And they seek
and has been designed by Allah Ta’ala for our
death – a death without and opinions which are with haste from you (O Muham-
all-round welfare.
Imaan), is to attribute Zanniyaat. Some Sufis mad!) the punishment. (Let them
Qat’iyyat (Absolute Cer- attribute Qat’iyyat to know) that Allah never violates
titude) to Uloom-e- their kashf and ilhaam His promise (of SOLITUDE AND SECLUSION
Zanniyah. (Uloom (inspirations), believing Athaab).” (Qur’aan) Giving naseehat to Hadhrat Muhammad Bin
Zanniyah are masaa-il these to be absolutely
Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Raafi’ (rahmatullah alayh), a young buzrug in the
based on opinion or such certain in correctness.
Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh) said: wilderness said:
evidences which lack (They assign it to the
“The eyes are a special Ni’mat Young man: “I have tested all acts of ibaadat.
Qat’iyyat. The possibility Mansoos category).
(Bounty) of Allah Ta’ala. The eyes The best and most beneficial is to remain aloof
of error is not precluded. Their mureeds progress
which hope to see the Vision of from people. If the heart is divided into ten sec-
–The Majlis). further in this error by
Allah Ta’ala should never be uti- tions, then know that nine parts are related to peo-
Some people ascribe assigning Qat’iyyat to
lized to look at things which have ple, and one part to the world (in general). There-
absolute certitude to is- the dreams of their
been prohibited. Those who do not fore, he who has acquired the ability to stay in se-
sues which lack Qat’iy- Shaikhs.”
use their eyes correctly are in fact clusion, has gained control of nine tenths of his
yat. At the time of Maut, (End of Hadhrat
blind. Those who have eyes, heart.”
their error is revealed. Thanvi’s Malfooth)
should be grateful to Allah Ta’ala.” Muhammad: “So saying, he abruptly left me
Shaitaan appearing at this Qat’iyyat (Absolute
and disappeared. I never again saw him.”
True blindness is the blindness
critical juncture engages Certitude) applies to only
of the heart – spiritual blindness.
them in logical argument. Mansoos ahkaam, i.e.
The worst of spiritual blindness is
SURPRISING
He says to them: “Just as such rules, laws, etc.
kufr. Misusing the Ni’mat of the
this belief which has substantiated by clear Hadhrat Zainul Aaabideen (rahmatullah alayh)
eyes to look at haraam is also a
now been established to text of the Qur’aan or said:
grave disease of spiritual blindness.
be erroneous, so too, is it Hadith. A fatwa formu- * It surprises me to observe a man displaying
Allah Ta’ala has bestowed to us
perhaps with Tauheed lated on the basis of the pride while only yesterday he was a contempti-
the wonderful Ni’mat of physical
and Risaalat.” Trapped principles of the Shariah ble sperm drop, and tomorrow he will become
eyes to utilize correctly and grate-
in this satanic ploy, the belong to the realm of impure carrion (in the grave).
fully. The physical eyes should
person loses his Imaan. Zanniyaat. Regardless of * I am stunned with astonishment at a man who
never be misused to look at prohi-
(May Allah Ta’ala keep the ‘correctness’ and strives for the abode which will perish (i.e. for
bitions. The effect of ingratitude is
us steadfast on Imaan ‘certitude’ one may have this worldly life) while he abandons the endeav-
spiritual blindness as well as
until the very last mo- on such issues, the ele- our for the everlasting abode of tomorrow (i.e.
athaab in different forms in this
ment of life, and may He ment of doubt remains. Jannat).
world and in the Aakhirah.
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the path leading to Jahan-
nam.
While the Qur’aan and
PHYSICALLY tion has occurred in both to the gravity of the sin of devour. The deluge of car- Ahaadith repeatedly em-
the physical and spiritual ingratitude. Misuse of the rion chickens, carrion phasize the consumption
AND
healths’ of the Ummah, bounties of the physical meat, diseased fast of not only halaal, but Tay-
SPIRITUALLY especially the affluent sec- limbs and organs is ingrati- ‘foods’, and the staggering yib food, and abstention
tor – the western-educated tude towards Allah Azza amount of processed from Mushtabah, as well
Grave diseases such as
‘intelligentsia’ and the up- Wa Jal Who has created us foods, all laden with poi- as frugality, simplicity and
cancer, heart problems,
per wealthy class. Alt- and our limbs and organs sons, haraam and mushta- austerity in food, garments
diabetes, multiple organ
hough the upper strata of for His obedience. bah ingredients camou- and life-style in general,
failure, etc. have acquired
Muslim society is vastly When the eye is mis- flaged with chemical des- these illegitimate carrion
epidemic proportions in
afflicted by the havoc of used for viewing haraam, ignations and E-numbers halaalizing outfits propa-
the Muslim community.
physical and spiritual dis- whether it be the haraam of all appearing like hiero- gate the exact opposite.
We are not concerned with
eases, the other classes of viewing a ghair mahram or glyphics, are the factors to Just look at any shaitaani
the greater physical disas-
Muslim society have also television or the internet which diseases such as newsletter of SANHA. Its
ter to the health of non-
become entrapped in these filth, the eyes, mind and cancer, heart problems and theme is nothing but en-
Muslims, for they are a
spiritual and physical dis- heart will deteriorate not diabetes, etc. can be direct- couraging and emphasiz-
different breed or species,
asters spawned by the evil only spiritually, but also ly attributed. This has ing the ‘virtues’ of glut-
apart from Muslims.
lifestyle acquired from the physically. Innumerable been conclusively estab- tony and consumption of
Never before have Mus-
West. males indulge in the unnat- lished by numerous non- carrion, haraam and
lims been afflicted with
The two primary causes ural and abominable per- Muslims experts in their mushtabah processed
such a deluge of serious
for the moral and physical version of masturbation. respective fields of re- muck ‘food’. The lust for
physical diseases as are
disasters which have over- This spawns weak eye- search. money has enslaved the
being witnessed in this era.
taken and ruined Muslims sight, intellectual retarda- The carrion certifying carrion-halaalizers to the
Just a few decades ago,
are the television / internet, tion and could culminate in Mafia thugs are the great- business enterprises and
never would one find a
carrion and processed impotency. At a minimum, est curse which has bedev- objectives of the Yahood
chair in the Musjid. Today,
muck ‘food’. For Muslims it greatly reduces potency. illed Muslim society. They and Nasaara entrepreneurs.
there are even rows of
there is a strong correlation This is in addition to the have totally destroyed very And, the motive is only
chairs. Aged musallis of 70
between the physical and humiliating punishment in vestige of Imaani inhibi- monetary gain. For the sa-
years and more, all stood
spiritual domains of life. the Aakhirat and the de- tion and aversion for ke of money, they have
during Salaat, including
By virtue of this natural pletion of spiritual stamina haraam which once upon a sold their souls, destroyed
Taraaweeh. During our
nexus, the consequence of in this world. Physical dis- time was the capital of their Imaan and ruined an
young days we never saw
spiritual disease in addition ease as a punishment will even fussaaq and fujjaar entire nation’s spiritual and
in our Musaajid any old
to its sequel in the be inflicted by Allah Muslims who would not physical fibre.
man even sitting on the
Aakhirah, is also physical Ta’ala for the ingratitude venture near to haraam Muslims should have
ground to perform Salaat.
disease and suffering. of transgression. The same meat products. But today, mercy on their own bodies
Yet, they were generally
When bodily organs, e.g. applies to all other limbs due to the satanic system and souls and understand
people of ignorance and
the eyes, and hands, are and organs of the body. of halaalizing carrion and that they will have to an-
illiterate in worldly terms.
misused for haraam, then The adverse consequences poisonous ingredients in swer to the Divine Interro-
Despite their ignorance,
in addition to the athaab in of sin are both spiritual and processed foods, the Mus- gation on the Day of
they generally had lofty
store in the Aakhirat, there moral. lim Ummah’s physical and Qiyaamah for the massive
morals and lived a healthy
is a physical consequence The other factor of dis- spiritual healths have been and gross abuse of the
cultural life.
in the form of disease, ca- aster is the muck and filth utterly ruined, and they Amaanat of the body and
Suddenly a great revolu-
lamity, etc. in proportion which Muslims nowadays have been placed firmly on the soul.
self to be among the Saali- are given free reign to
heen.” prowl in unsavoury haunts
Rasulullah (Sallallahu bad, is the effect of a deeds. However, such re- You should under- and to strike up haraam
alayhi wasallam) said: cause, and that Allah Azza flection is furthest from the stand that the misfortune is relationships. Wives, in-
“Take a reckoning (of Wa Jal is the Actual Crea- minds of almost all people the consequence of your stead of being at home,
yourself) before a reckon- tor of the calamity and that who are afflicted by Allah disobedience and trans- drive around and feel at
ing will be demanded He is in full control. Ta’ala with misfortunes to gression of the Laws of home in the public domain.
(from you).” A common calamity jolt them into realization Allah Ta’ala. A person Besides these vices, a
Allaamah Abdul nowadays is the incidence or to punish them. The squanders hours watching range of other crimes
Wahhaab Sha’raani of grave physical diseases Qur’aan and Ahaadith ex- internet pornography and against Allah Ta’ala is
(Rahmatullah alayh), of for which there is almost plicitly state this fact. filth of a variety of kinds. perpetrated. Sin has be-
the 9th Islamic century, no known cure. Besides But, instead of intro- He/she indulges in internet come an integral compo-
concluding some Naseehat, diseases there are also spection, then repenting, zina on a daily and nightly nent of the Muslim’s daily
said: “O my friend! Exam- many other forms of mis- making amends and seek- basis. Someone commits life.
ine yourself to see if you fortunes and hardships ing forgiveness, people much zulm in different Now what can be ex-
are following what I have which strike people. All of become frustrated, impa- forms. Others devour car- pected other than misfor-
advised. Do not regard these have causes. Gener- tient and by implication rion and haraam muck tune and calamity? When
yourself to be among the ally, as far as most people complain against Allah ‘food’ and poisonous sub- this happens, people won-
Saaliheen.” are concerned, calamities Ta’ala. And, this state of stances marketed as ‘food’. der, become frustrated and
When a misfortune/ are the consequences of sin complaint is dangerous for People flagrantly violate despondent. Some who
calamity befalls, the per- and transgression. There- one’s Imaan. They fail to and even scorn Islam’s may have some Deeni in-
son reacts with disbelief fore, when a calamity understand why the calam- laws of Hijaab, indulging clinations ask others to
and frustration. He won- overtakes one, the impera- ity has befallen them, in free intermingling of the make dua and to give
ders why the misfortune tive need is for introspec- thereby implying that they sexes. Others defraud, de- ta’weez. But nothing
has befallen him. What he tion – soul searching – re- are ‘holy’ and ‘sinless’. ceive and steal. Amaanat seems to remove the ca-
does not understand is that flecting to correlate the Thus, Allaamah Sha’raani (Trust) is abused. Funds lamity. Allah’s Athaab
every occurrence, good or misfortune with past mis- says: “Do not regard your- are embezzled. Children (Continued on page 11)