أنيسة بنت بنجامين Anisa

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Gaining as much beneficial knowledge as I can in this dunya about this beautiful deen of Islam. Not just being careful from whom I take knowledge from, but careful of implementing knowledge that comes to me without proofs, so if you have some naseehah, apply proofs InshaAllaah, other than that....I'm a good listener. I crochet and I try to stay in the home as much as possible. Our blessings are in the home sisters (smiles), I have to remind myself of this as well. May Allaah reward us all in our efforts to please Him, Aameen.

I do not watch TV/Movies or listen to music but don't mind sharing my views on them.

"It is not allowed to take pictures of beings that have souls, a rule the compasses cameras and other instruments, with the exception of pictures that are necessary, such as a passport or identity photo."

- from fatawa islamiyah...and as far as music, from the same trusted source;

"It is not allowed to listen to singing and playing musical instruments, since it diverts the listener from the remembrance of Allaah and from prayer, and because hearing it sickens and hardens the heart. Both the Clear Book of Allaah and the Trustworthy Sunnah His Messenger (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam) prove its prohibition. Allaah Almighty says in Surah Luqman ayah 6:

"And of Mankind is he who purchases (Lawd Al-Hadith) idle talk to mislead from the Path of Allaah without knowledge."

The majority of scholars of Tafsir as well as others have explained that Lawd Al- Hadith refers to singing and musical instruments. In his Sahih, Al- Bukhari recorded that the Prophet (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam) said: "There will be from my Nation a people who will deem fornication, silk (for men), alcohol, and music to be permissible". [Al-Bukhari no. 5590] We ask Allaah to guide and facilitate all of the Muslims to what is right and to protect us from the causes which anger Him." Aameen.

-Proof taken from Fatawa Islamiyah- Ibn Baz

[My Words].."Some may still argue the fact of "naats" or "nasheeds" to be acceptable, or why can't they be if they speak of nothing but good of the religion, which sounds good but we have to worship Allaah as He has legislated for us to, not to add on or take away even if the adding on appears to be an elevation of worship which is actually an innovation and for every innovation is a going astray and the end result of going astray leads to the hellfire, so just because something sounds good to do regarding the deen doesn't mean that it is good without proving it to be a way that Allaah has legislated for us to worship Him, with AUTHENTIC proofs (Quran and Sunnah) and all of that being borderline and finding loopholes(you think you found) only leaves doubt in your heart and doubt comes from the shaitan who is the greatest enemy to mankind and he sits and waits at every point of our lives for the opportunity to lead us astray. HE IS YOUR ENEMY! Don't help your enemy defeat you by following him! So please be careful of what you do here in this life while passing through to our final abode because in the end all the songs you know, sport stats, movie titles and producers and nonsense; any of these worldly waste of times are not going to save you from the fire because at that time, you are only left with your deeds. So be VERY careful what you do here InshaAllaah.None of us are an exception to falling into these things, May Allaah protect us from falling into these things or anything that displeases Him And May Allaah place and/or keep us on a path that will lead us to Jennah, Aameen."

Allaah, The Exalted, states:

"And I (Allaah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)." (Noble Quran 51:56)

All of that being said, I plan on worshipping Allaah Alone and learning this Deen for the rest of my time passing through this dunya and my advice to you is to help and strive with me InshaAllaah.

May Allaah bless us all with beneficial knowledge, Aameen.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Guidelines for Unifying the Ummah

source: Al-Istiqaamah Issue No.8 - Shawwal 1418H / February 1998

THE 3 INFALLIBLES TOLERANCE ALLEGIANCE

The first and most important of these guidelines is: Clinging to the three infallibles; the Qur'aan, the Sunnah, and that which the Pious Predecessors of this Ummah had Ijmaa' (agreement) upon. It is these infallible that determine the correct method of understanding the Religion. It it these infallibles which make up the great usool (fundamentals) that this precious Ummah should be called to gather and unite upon.
Ibn Taymiyyah - rahimahullaah - said: "The religion of the Muslims is based upon following the Book of Allaah, the Sunnah of His Prophet 'alayhis-salaam, and that which the Ummah has agreed upon; these are the three infallible usool." He also said, "The ijmaa' which is affirmed is that which the Pious Predecessors were [agreed] upon." Another important guideline is to cultivate greater tolerance in the Ummah by knowing the etiquettes of differing; which type of differing is permitted and tolerated in Islaam, and which type is actually prohibited and condemned? The prohibited differing involves opposing any of the great usool. This type of differing is forbidden by the Revelation. So whoever opposes these usool, without a valid excuse, has resembled the heretics and deviants.
As regards differing in other issues other than the great usool, or in issues of ijtihaad, then such differences are permitted and should be tolerated. It is forbidden to allow such differences to become a source of inciting hatred between Muslims, or a means to split the ranks of this precious Ummah. Ibn Taymiyyah - rahimahullaah - said: "It is not for anyone to set-up a person for the Ummah; calling to his way, and having walaa (allegiance) or 'adaa (enmity) based upon that, except for the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam. Nor is any speech set-up for them, upon which they form allegiance or enmity, except for the Speech of Allaah, and that of His Messenger, and that which the Ummah has agreed upon." It is essential that walaa and 'adaa be formed only upon the basis of Islaam and the Sunnah. As regards the disease of hizbiyyah (partisanship) - which is where allegiance or enmity is formed upon the basis of either nationalism, groups or parties, or schools of thought - then this is clearly forbidden. Indeed this disease has destroyed, and continues to destroy, the very fabric of comprehensive Muslim unity.

PURITY SCHOLARS HOPE

Another essential guideline to purify the intentions such that actions are done only for Allaah's sake, and not for the sake of elevating one's ego, gaining leadership, or venting personal grudges, jealousy or enmity. Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Ghunaymaan said: "It is obligatory upon all those who speak about any affair of the Religion that they do so purely for Allaah's sake and sincerely for the truth. They should overcome their souls and strive hard against following their own whims and desires. They should beware of inclining towards worldly matters; such as love of being praised, seeking fame and status, seeking to gain a following, and other such matters. So the one who seeks to gain any of this will only gain the vanities of this world." The Prophet 'alayhis salaam said in an authentic narration: "Allaah does not take away knowledge by snatching it away from the people, but He takes it away by the death of the Scholars. So when no scholar remains, the people take ignorant ones as their leaders, who give rulings without knowledge; thereby misguiding themselves and misguiding others." Thus, goodness remaining in the Ummah is dependant upon the existence of the Scholars; those who preserve the for this Ummah the correct understanding of the religion..
There is no way to unify this Ummah, except by clinging to its Scholars. Indeed, without them, deviation and ignorance will continue to spread, which only further weakens the unity of this already fragile Ummah. Allaah said: "Allaah has promised to those amongst you who have faith and do righteous actions that He will grant you the khilaafah (succession of rule) upon the land, as He granted it to those before you..." [Soorah an-Noor 24:55]. The Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said in an authentic narration: "Give good-tidings to this Ummah about a high position, being established upon the earth, victory, and a lofty position in this world and the Hereafter."
So it is essential to spread hope throughout this Ummah and not to despair about Allaah's promise of victory; which will only be realised on the condition that the Muslims return to acting in accordance with Allaah's commands - inwardly and outwardly.

أنيسة بنت بنجامين Anisa

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Guidelines for Unifying the Ummah

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THE 3 INFALLIBLES	TOLERANCE	ALLEGIANCE
The first and most important of these guidelines is: Clinging to the three infallibles; the Qur'aan, the Sunnah, and that which the Pious Predecessors of this Ummah had Ijmaa' (agreement) upon. It is these infallible that determine the correct method of understanding the Religion. It it these infallibles which make up the great usool (fundamentals) that this precious Ummah should be called to gather and unite upon. Ibn Taymiyyah - rahimahullaah - said: "The religion of the Muslims is based upon following the Book of Allaah, the Sunnah of His Prophet 'alayhis-salaam, and that which the Ummah has agreed upon; these are the three infallible usool." He also said, "The ijmaa' which is affirmed is that which the Pious Predecessors were [agreed] upon."	Another important guideline is to cultivate greater tolerance in the Ummah by knowing the etiquettes of differing; which type of differing is permitted and tolerated in Islaam, and which type is actually prohibited and condemned? The prohibited differing involves opposing any of the great usool. This type of differing is forbidden by the Revelation. So whoever opposes these usool, without a valid excuse, has resembled the heretics and deviants. As regards differing in other issues other than the great usool, or in issues of ijtihaad, then such differences are permitted and should be tolerated. It is forbidden to allow such differences to become a source of inciting hatred between Muslims, or a means to split the ranks of this precious Ummah.	Ibn Taymiyyah - rahimahullaah - said: "It is not for anyone to set-up a person for the Ummah; calling to his way, and having walaa (allegiance) or 'adaa (enmity) based upon that, except for the Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam. Nor is any speech set-up for them, upon which they form allegiance or enmity, except for the Speech of Allaah, and that of His Messenger, and that which the Ummah has agreed upon." It is essential that walaa and 'adaa be formed only upon the basis of Islaam and the Sunnah. As regards the disease of hizbiyyah (partisanship) - which is where allegiance or enmity is formed upon the basis of either nationalism, groups or parties, or schools of thought - then this is clearly forbidden. Indeed this disease has destroyed, and continues to destroy, the very fabric of comprehensive Muslim unity.
PURITY	SCHOLARS	HOPE
Another essential guideline to purify the intentions such that actions are done only for Allaah's sake, and not for the sake of elevating one's ego, gaining leadership, or venting personal grudges, jealousy or enmity. Shaykh 'Abdullaah al-Ghunaymaan said: "It is obligatory upon all those who speak about any affair of the Religion that they do so purely for Allaah's sake and sincerely for the truth. They should overcome their souls and strive hard against following their own whims and desires. They should beware of inclining towards worldly matters; such as love of being praised, seeking fame and status, seeking to gain a following, and other such matters. So the one who seeks to gain any of this will only gain the vanities of this world."	The Prophet 'alayhis salaam said in an authentic narration: "Allaah does not take away knowledge by snatching it away from the people, but He takes it away by the death of the Scholars. So when no scholar remains, the people take ignorant ones as their leaders, who give rulings without knowledge; thereby misguiding themselves and misguiding others." Thus, goodness remaining in the Ummah is dependant upon the existence of the Scholars; those who preserve the for this Ummah the correct understanding of the religion.. There is no way to unify this Ummah, except by clinging to its Scholars. Indeed, without them, deviation and ignorance will continue to spread, which only further weakens the unity of this already fragile Ummah.	Allaah said: "Allaah has promised to those amongst you who have faith and do righteous actions that He will grant you the khilaafah (succession of rule) upon the land, as He granted it to those before you..." [Soorah an-Noor 24:55]. The Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said in an authentic narration: "Give good-tidings to this Ummah about a high position, being established upon the earth, victory, and a lofty position in this world and the Hereafter." So it is essential to spread hope throughout this Ummah and not to despair about Allaah's promise of victory; which will only be realised on the condition that the Muslims return to acting in accordance with Allaah's commands - inwardly and outwardly.