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What After Ramadan?
Adapted from "Wa maadha ba`da Ramadaan", by Dar Al-Watan (120)
AlHamdulillahi wa kafaa, was-Salatu was-salamu `alaa `ibaadihi-lladheena Stafaa
We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Qur'an, taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire…
Have we fulfilled the requirements of taqwa and graduated from the Ramadan school with the diploma of the god-fearing?
Have we fought our souls and desires and defeated them, or have we been overtaken by our customs and blind imitations?
Have we performed our actions in a way that fulfills the conditions for receiving mercy, forgiveness and release from the Fire?
Many questions and numerous thoughts come to the heart of the sincere Muslim, who asks and answers with truthfulness.
What Have We Gained From Ramadan?
Ramadan is a school of iman and a 'stop to recharge one's spiritual batteries' - to acquire one's provision for the rest of the year...
For when will one take a lesson and change for better if not in the month of Ramadan?
The noble month is a true school of transformation in which we change our actions, habits and manners that are in variance with the Law of Allah 'azza wa jall. “Verily, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” [Ar-Ra`d, 11]
If you are from those who benefited from Ramadan, fulfilled the requirements of taqwa, truly fasted the month, prayed in it with truthfulness, and strove against you soul, then praise and thank Allah, and ask Him for steadfastness upon it until you meet your death.
Be not like one who has sewn a shirt and then destroyed it... Have you seen one who sewed a shirt or thawb, so when she looked at it, she liked it. Then she destroyed it pulling a thread by thread for no reason. What would people say about such a person?! Or have you seen one who earns a fortune trading throughout the day, then when the night comes, he throws away all that he earned, dirham by dirham. What would people say about such a person?!
This is the condition of one who returns to sinning and evildoing after Ramadan and leaves obedience and righteous actions. So after he was favored with the blessing of obedience and enjoyment of communicating with Allah he returned to the blaze of sins and evil actions. How evil are the people who know Allah only in Ramadan!
My dear ones,
falling short in one's commitment to Islam after Ramadan is manifested in many ways, including:
1 – Men leaving the five prayers in congregation, after they filled mosques for Taraweeh prayers, thus going to the masjid for recommended prayers and leaving obligatory ones.
2 – Return to musical entertainment, forbidden films, women displaying their adornment beyond that which ordinarily appears thereof, free mixing etc.
This is not thankfulness for blessings and favors, nor is it the sign of acceptance of one's actions, rather this is opposition to favors and absence of thankfulness.
These are from signs of one's deeds not being accepted – and Allah's refuge is sought – for one who truly fasts rejoices on the occasion of `eid, praises his Lord for helping him complete the fast, and remains fearful that Allah may not accept his fasting, just as the Salaf would continue asking for acceptance of their actions in Ramadan for six months after it.
From signs that one's deeds are accepted is that he or she has improved in his or her obedience to Allah `azza wa jall. “And remember when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]…” [Ibrahim, 7] Increase you in good, faith and righteous actions. So if the servant is truly thankful to his Lord, you will see him guided to more obedience and distanced from sinfulness. Thankfulness is leaving sins, as the early Muslims said.
“And worship your Lord until there comes you to the certainty [i.e. death].” [al-Hijr, 99]
The Muslim must continuously be in the state of obedience of Allah, firm upon His Sharee`ah, steadfast upon His Deen, so that he or she is not of those who worship Allah only during one month or only in one place. Rather, the believer knows that the Lord of Ramadan is also the Lord of other months, and that He is the Lord of all times and places, so he is steadfast upon the Sharee`ah of Allah until he meets Him while He is pleased with him. Allah ta`ala said, “So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah].” [Hud, 112] And, “So take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness.” [Fussilat, 6] And the Prophet, sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam, said, “Say 'I believe in Allah', then be steadfast.” [Muslim]
-- If the fasting in Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary fasting, such as fasting six days in Shawwal, on Mondays and Thursdays, the three days in the middle of the month, the days of `Aashoora and `Arafat, and others.
-- If standing in prayer at night during Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary night prayer throughout the year. “They used to sleep but little of the night.” [Adh-Dhaariyaat, 17]
-- If the charity in Ramadan and zakat ul-fitr have ended, then there is the obligatory Zakat, and also there are many other open doors to charity, voluntary actions and jihad.
-- Reading of the Qur'an and contemplating it is not only for Ramadan, rather it is for all times.
Righteous actions are for all times and all places, so strive – O my brother and sister – and beware of laziness. And remember that it is not allowed for us to leave the obligatory actions or delay them, such as the five daily prayers on time, in congregation etc.
And do not fall into forbidden actions, such as forbidden sayings, food and drinks, or by looking at or listening to what is forbidden.
Be steadfast and upright upon the Deen of Allah at all times, for you do not know when you'll meet the Angel of Death. Beware of him taking you while you are in a state of sin. “O Allah, Who turns the hearts, keep our hearts steadfast upon Your Deen.”
I ask Allah to accept from us and you our fasting, our prayers and other righteous actions, that our condition after Ramadan be a better one, that the state of our Ummah improves, that we are granted honour and that we truly turn to our Lord…Ameen
Striving hard, Competing for good deeds in Ramadhaan
by Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez bin Baaz
Source: Fataawa Islamiya, pp. 220-221
by Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez bin Baaz
All Praise is due to Allaah, and may the peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad.
It
is legislated for all the Muslims to strive hard in the various types
of worship during this noble month. They should strive to pray voluntary
prayers and recite the Qur'an with reflection and thinking. They should
increase the glorification of Allaah [saying "SubhanAllaah"], declaring his right to be worshiped alone [saying "La illaaha il Allaah"], praising Him [saying "Al-Hamdulillaah"], declaring his greatness [saying "Allaahu Akbar"] and seeking His forgiveness.
They
should say legislated supplications, command the good, forbid the evil,
invite to Allaah, be generous to the poor and needy, strive to be kind
to parents, keep good family ties, honor the neighbor, visit the sick,
and other types of good deeds.
This is due to the Prophet's (صلى الله عليه وسلم) statement: "Allaah
looks at your competing for good works during it and He proudly
tells the angels about you all. Therefore, show Allaah goodness from
yourselves. For verily, the wretched person is the one who is deprived
of Allaah's Mercy during it (Ramadaan)." - Majma 'uz-Zawa'id 3:142; Kanzul-'Ummal no. 23692.
This is also due to what is reported from him (صلى الله عليه وسلم) that he said: "Whoever
draws near to Allaah during it (Ramadaan) with a single characteristic
from the characteristics of (voluntary) goodness, he is like whoever
performs an obligatory act in other times. And whoever performs an
obligatory act during it, he is like whoever performed seventy
obligatory acts in other times." - Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, no. 1887.
This is also due to his (صلى الله عليه وسلم) statement in the authentic hadith: "An 'Umrah performed during Ramadaan is equal to a performance of Hajj - or he said - a Hajj with me." - Al-Bukhari (no. 1863) and Muslim (no. 1256).
The
ahadith and narrations that prove the sanctioning of competing, and
being aggressive in performing the various acts of goodness in this
noble month are numerous.
Allaah
is the one Who is asked to help us and the rest of the Muslims to do
all that contains His Pleasure and to accept our fast and standing for
night prayer. We ask Him to correct our situations and protect us all
from the deviations of trials and temptations. Likewise, we ask Him to
make the leaders of the Muslims righteous, and unite their word upon the
truth. Verily, Allaah is the Guardian of that, and He is capable of
doing it.
The Inner Secrets of Fasting
THE RECOMMENDED ACTS OF FASTING:
The Inner Secrets of Fasting
Imam Muwaffaq-ud-Deen Ibn Qudamaah Al-Maqdisee
This article is taken from the book Mukhtasar Minhaajul-Qaasideen (p. 38-41), This article was translated by Isma'eel Ibn al-Arkaan and edited by Abu Khaliyl.
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Know, that in the fast (Sawm) is a special quality that is not found in anything else. And that is its close connection to Allaah, such that He says:
‘‘The Fast (Sawm) is for Me and I will reward it.’’ [2]
This connection is enough to show the high status of fasting. Similarly, the Ka’bah is highly dignified due to its close connection to Him, as occurs in His statement:
This connection is enough to show the high status of fasting. Similarly, the Ka’bah is highly dignified due to its close connection to Him, as occurs in His statement:
‘‘And sanctify My House.’’ [3]
Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to two significant concepts:
THE FIRST: It is a secret and hidden action, thus, no one from the creation is able to see it Therefore riyaa‘ (showing off) cannot enter into it.
THE SECOND: It is a means of subjugating the enemies of Allaah. This is because the road that the enemies (of Allaah) embark upon (in order to misguide the Son of Aadam) is that of desires. And eating and drinking strengthens the desires. There are many reports that indicate the merits of fasting, and they are well known
THE FIRST: It is a secret and hidden action, thus, no one from the creation is able to see it Therefore riyaa‘ (showing off) cannot enter into it.
THE SECOND: It is a means of subjugating the enemies of Allaah. This is because the road that the enemies (of Allaah) embark upon (in order to misguide the Son of Aadam) is that of desires. And eating and drinking strengthens the desires. There are many reports that indicate the merits of fasting, and they are well known
THE RECOMMENDED ACTS OF FASTING:
The pre-dawn meal (suhoor)
and delaying in taking it are preferable, as well as hastening to break
the fast and doing so with dates. Generosity in giving is also
recommended during Ramadhaan, as well as doing good deeds and
increasing in charity. This is in accordance with the way of the
Messenger of Allaah. It is also recommended to study the Qur‘aan and perform I‘tikaaf (seclusion for worship) during Ramadhaan, especially in its last ten days, as well as increasing upon the exertion (towards doing good deeds) in it. In the two Saheehs, ’Aa‘ishah said: ‘‘When the last ten days (of Ramadhaan) would come, the Prophet would tighten his waist wrapper (izaar)’’ [4] The scholars have mentioned two views concerning the meaning of ‘tighten his wrapper (izaar)’
The first is that it means the turning away from women. The second is
that it is an expression denoting his eagerness and diligence in doing
good deed. They also say that the reason for: the last ten days of Ramadhaan was due to his seeking of the Night of al-Qadr (Laylatul-Qadr).
AN EXPLANATION OF THE INNER SECRETS OF FASTING AND ITS CHARACTERISITCS:
There are three levels of fasting, the general fast, the specific fast and the more specific fast. As for the general fast, then it is the refraining of ones stomach and their private parts from fulfilling their desires. The specific fast is the refraining of ones gaze, tongue, hands, feet, hearing and eyes, as well as the rest of his body parts from committing sinful acts. As for the more specific fast, then it is the heart’s abstention from its yearning after the worldly affairs and the thoughts which distance one away from Allaah, as well as its (the heart’s) abstention. From all the things that Allaah has placed on the same level. [5] From the characteristics of the specific fast is that one lowers his gaze and safeguards his tongue from the repulsive speech that is forbidden, disliked, or which has no benefit, as well as controlling the rest of his body parts. . In a hadeeth by al-Bukhaaree: ‘‘Whosoever does not abandon false speech and the acting upon it, Allaah is not in need off his food and drink.’’ [6]
AN EXPLANATION OF THE INNER SECRETS OF FASTING AND ITS CHARACTERISITCS:
There are three levels of fasting, the general fast, the specific fast and the more specific fast. As for the general fast, then it is the refraining of ones stomach and their private parts from fulfilling their desires. The specific fast is the refraining of ones gaze, tongue, hands, feet, hearing and eyes, as well as the rest of his body parts from committing sinful acts. As for the more specific fast, then it is the heart’s abstention from its yearning after the worldly affairs and the thoughts which distance one away from Allaah, as well as its (the heart’s) abstention. From all the things that Allaah has placed on the same level. [5] From the characteristics of the specific fast is that one lowers his gaze and safeguards his tongue from the repulsive speech that is forbidden, disliked, or which has no benefit, as well as controlling the rest of his body parts. . In a hadeeth by al-Bukhaaree: ‘‘Whosoever does not abandon false speech and the acting upon it, Allaah is not in need off his food and drink.’’ [6]
Another characteristic of the specific fast is that one does not
overfill himself with food during the night. Instead, he eats in due
measure, for indeed, the son of Aadam does not fill a vessel more evil
than his stomach. If he were to eat his fill during the first part of
the night, he would not make good use of himself for the remainder of
the night. In the same way, if he eats to his fill for suhoor,
he does make good use of himself until the afternoon. This is because
excessive eating breads laziness and lethargy therefore, the objective
of fasting disappears due to one's excessiveness in eating, for what is
indeed intended by the fast, is that one savours the taste of hunger and
becomes an abandoner of desires.
RECOMMENDED FASTS:
As for the recommended fasts, then know that preference for fasting is established in certain virtuous days. Some of these virtuous days happen every year, such as fasting the first six days of Shawwaal after Ramadhaan, fasting the day of ’Arafah, the day of ’Ashooraa, and the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram. Some of them occur every month, such as the first part of the month, the middle part of it, and the last part of it. So whoever fasts the first part of it, the middle part of it and the last part of it, then he has done well. Some fasts occur every week, and they are every Monday and Thursday. The most virtuous of the recommended fasts is the fast of Daawood. He would fast one day and break his fast the next day. This achieves the following three objectives, the soul is given its share on the day the fast is broken. And on the day of fasting, it completes its share in full. The day of eating is the day of giving thanks and the day of fasting is the day of having patience. And Faith (eemaan) is divided into two halves- that of thankfulness and that of patience. [7] It is the most difficult struggle for the soul. This is because every time the soul gets accustomed to a certain condition, it transfers itself that. As for fasting every day, then it has been reported by Muslim, from the hadeeth of Aboo Qataadah that ’Umar (radiyallaahu ’anhu) asked the Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam): What is the case if one were to fast everyday? So he (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘‘He did not fast nor did he break his fast or, he did not fast and he did not break his fast.’’ [8] This is concerning the one who fasts continuously, even during the days in which fasting is forbidden.
CHARACTERISITCS OF THE MORE SPECIFIC FASTS:
Know that the one who has been given intellect, knows the objective behind fasting. Therefore, he burdens himself to the extent that he will not be unable to do that which is more beneficial than it. Ibn Mas’ood would fast very little and it is reported that he used to say: ‘‘When I fast, I grow weak in my prayer. And I prefer the prayer over the (optional) fast.’’ Some of the Companions would weaken in their recitation of the Qur‘aan when fasting. Thus, they would exceed in breaking their fast (i.e.. by observing less optional fasts), until they were able to balance their recitation. Every individual is knowledgeable of his condition and of what will rectify it.
Footnotes:
[1] This article is taken from the book Mukhtasar Minhaajul-Qaasideen (p.
38-41) of the illustrious scholar and righteous Imaam, Ibn Qudaamah
al-Maqdisee (d.529H). This article was translated by Isma'eel Ibn
al-Arkaan and edited by Abu Khaliyl. There were also slight adaptions
made to it, such as the exclusion of a couple of statements. [2]
Related by al-Bukhaaree (4/118) and Muslim (no. 1151).[3]
Sooratul-Hajj: 26 [4] Related by al-Bukhaaree (4/322) and Muslim (no.
1147).[5] (Editors note: Additional comment is required here, The levels
mentioned are levels of abstinence. The first of these three levels
entails the abstinence which is fulfilled, the fast is considered
complete in view of the one having met the legislated requirements [i.e.
It does not have to be repeated or made up, the servant has indeed
fasted.] The remaining levels deal with the value of the Fast. If the
second is level is not met, the fast will be of less value to the
servant, than if it were met and likewise for the third. Thus it is said
that intentional eating and intercourse render the fast null and void,
whereas committing other unlawful acts such, likes speaking falsely,
placing the unlawful look to the opposite sex. And so on will constitute
a sin of one degree or another, but not nullify the fast. [6] Related
by al-Bukhaaree (4/99)[7] {Editors note: This statement is based upon an
unauthentic Hadeeth, which has been reported by al-Kharaa‘itee
and ad-Daylamee. One of its narrators was graded ‘‘abandoned’’ by
an-Nisaa‘ee and adh-Dhahabee. Al-Manawee and al-Albaanee approved of its
grading. See ad-Da’eefah (no. 625). RECOMMENDED FASTS:
As for the recommended fasts, then know that preference for fasting is established in certain virtuous days. Some of these virtuous days happen every year, such as fasting the first six days of Shawwaal after Ramadhaan, fasting the day of ’Arafah, the day of ’Ashooraa, and the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram. Some of them occur every month, such as the first part of the month, the middle part of it, and the last part of it. So whoever fasts the first part of it, the middle part of it and the last part of it, then he has done well. Some fasts occur every week, and they are every Monday and Thursday. The most virtuous of the recommended fasts is the fast of Daawood. He would fast one day and break his fast the next day. This achieves the following three objectives, the soul is given its share on the day the fast is broken. And on the day of fasting, it completes its share in full. The day of eating is the day of giving thanks and the day of fasting is the day of having patience. And Faith (eemaan) is divided into two halves- that of thankfulness and that of patience. [7] It is the most difficult struggle for the soul. This is because every time the soul gets accustomed to a certain condition, it transfers itself that. As for fasting every day, then it has been reported by Muslim, from the hadeeth of Aboo Qataadah that ’Umar (radiyallaahu ’anhu) asked the Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam): What is the case if one were to fast everyday? So he (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘‘He did not fast nor did he break his fast or, he did not fast and he did not break his fast.’’ [8] This is concerning the one who fasts continuously, even during the days in which fasting is forbidden.
CHARACTERISITCS OF THE MORE SPECIFIC FASTS:
Know that the one who has been given intellect, knows the objective behind fasting. Therefore, he burdens himself to the extent that he will not be unable to do that which is more beneficial than it. Ibn Mas’ood would fast very little and it is reported that he used to say: ‘‘When I fast, I grow weak in my prayer. And I prefer the prayer over the (optional) fast.’’ Some of the Companions would weaken in their recitation of the Qur‘aan when fasting. Thus, they would exceed in breaking their fast (i.e.. by observing less optional fasts), until they were able to balance their recitation. Every individual is knowledgeable of his condition and of what will rectify it.
Footnotes:
[8] Related by Muslim
When is the Night of Al-Qadr?
Author:Imaams Al-Albaanee and Ibn Al-'Uthaimeen
Source:Mentioned Below
Translator:isma'eel alarcon
hen is the Night of Al-Qadr?
Author:Imaams Al-Albaanee and Ibn Al-'Uthaimeen
Source:Mentioned Below
Translator:isma'eel alarcon
The
Night of Al-Qadr occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadaan during an
odd night (i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th). However the scholars
differ as to if it is fixed to one of these odd nights every year or if
it changes every year to a different odd-numbered night. Below are the
sayings of two of our great scholars, Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-'Uthaimeen
and Muhammad Naasir-ud-Deen Al-Albaanee (may Allaah have mercy on both
of them).
The Night of Al-Qadr has a Fixed Date:
The best night in Ramadaan is the Night of Al-Qadr, based on the Prophet's saying: "Whoever
performs the night prayer on the Night of Al-Qadr with firm faith and
while seeking reward, his past sins will be forgiven." [1]
It is on the twenty-seventh night of Ramadaan according to the
strongest opinion. A majority of the ahaadeeth comply with this,
including the hadeeth of Zurr Ibn Hubaysh who said: "I heard Ubay Bin
Ka'ab (RadiAllaahu anhu)) say when it was said to him that 'Abdullaah
Ibn Mas'ood ( RadiAllaahu anhu) said "Whoever performs the night prayer
(every night) throughout the year will achieve the Night of Al-Qadr." He
(Ubay Bin Ka'ab) said: "May Allaah have mercy on him, his intention
was that the people not (grow lazy) and depend solely (on just one
night). By the One of whom there is no deity worthy of worship beside
Him, it is indeed in Ramadaan. And by Allaah I know on which night it
is. It is on the night that Allaah's Messenger (SalAllaahu alaihe wa
sallam) commanded us to perform the Night Prayer. It is on the
twenty-seventh night. Its sign is that the sun rises on its following
morning bright with no rays."
In one report this is raised to being a saying of the Prophet (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam). [2]
[Imaam Al-Albaanee in his book Qiyaam Ramadaan (pg. 18-19)]
The Night of Al-Qadr is to be sought:
The Night of Al-Qadr is in the last ten nights of Ramadaan, based on the saying of the Prophet (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam): "Search for the Night of Al-Qadr in the last ten nights of Ramadaan."
[Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim] And it falls in one of the odd nights more
likely than on the even nights, based on the Prophet's (SalAllaahu
alaihe wa sallam) saying: "Search for the Night of Al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadaan." [Al-Bukhaaree] And it is closer to the last seven nights, based on the hadeeth of Ibn 'Umar (RadiAllaahu anhu) that: "Some men from the Companions of Allaah's Messenger (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam) saw the Night of Al-Qadr in a dream during the last seven nights (of Ramadaan). So the Prophet (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam)
said: 'I see that all of your dreams agree that it (the Night of
Al-Qadr) is in the last seven nights. So whoever wants to search for it,
then let him search for it in the last seven nights.'"
[Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim] And it is also based on the hadeeth in Muslim
from Ibn 'Umar (RadiAllaahu anhu) that the Prophet (SalAllaahu alaihe wa
sallam) said: "Look for it in the last ten nights. But if one of you
becomes weak or is unable, then do not let the remaining (last) seven
nights overcome him."
Amongst the odd nights in the last seven nights, it is closest to the
twenty-seventh night due to the hadeeth of Ubay Bin Ka'ab (RadiAllaahu
anhu) who said: "By Allaah, I know which night it is. It is on the
night that Allaah's Messenger (saws) commanded us to perform the Night
Prayer. It is on the twenty-seventh night." [Muslim]
The Night of Al-Qadr is not specified to one fixed night throughout all
the years. Rather, it constantly changes. So one year it could occur on
the twenty-seventh night for example and on another year it could occur
on the twenty-fifth night, according to Allaah's Will and Wisdom. What
directs us to this is the Prophet's (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam)
saying: "Look for it (i.e. the Night of Al-Qadr) when there remain
nine nights, when there remains seven nights, or when there remains five
nights (i.e. 21st, 23rd, and 25th respectively without mention of
27th)."
Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajr said in Fath-ul-Baaree: "The most strongest opinion is that it is on an odd night in the last ten nights and that it constantly changes."
Allaah has hidden knowledge of its occurrence from His servants out of
mercy for them so that they can increase their actions in the search for
it during these honorable nights, by praying, making dhikr and
supplicating. So they grow and increase in the nearness to Allaah and
His reward. And He also kept it hidden from them as a test for them to
distinguish who amongst them struggles and makes an effort to find it
and who is lazy and negligent. This is since whoever constantly strives
for something, he will exert himself in his search for it and trouble
himself in finding it and achieving it.
And perhaps Allaah discloses the time of its occurrence to some of His
servants through signs and signals, which one is able to see, just as
the Prophet (SalAllaahu alaihe wa sallam) saw its sign that he would be
prostrating in mud on its following morning. So it rained on that night
and he prayed the (following) morning (Fajr) prayer in mud.
[Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-'Uthaimeen in his book Majaalis Shahr Ramadaan (pg. 106-107)]
Footnotes:
[1] Reported by Al-Bukhaaree, Muslim and others from the narration of Abu Hurairah (RadiAllaahu anhu) and by Ahmad (5/318) from the narration of 'Ubaadah Ibn As-Saamit (RadiAllaahu anhu). The addition to it in [...] belongs to him and to Muslim from Abu Hurairah.
[1] Reported by Al-Bukhaaree, Muslim and others from the narration of Abu Hurairah (RadiAllaahu anhu) and by Ahmad (5/318) from the narration of 'Ubaadah Ibn As-Saamit (RadiAllaahu anhu). The addition to it in [...] belongs to him and to Muslim from Abu Hurairah.
[2] Reported by Muslim and others and it is referenced in Saheeh Abee Dawood (1247)
Sisters: Menses at time of Laylatul Qadr
[mp3] Menses at time of Laylatul Qadr by Dr. Saleh As-Saleh(Rahimahullah) – Transcribed Lecture
The woman in her menses in her last ten days of Ramadhaan is still
beneficial for her to get up in the last third of the night to make du’a
as she cannot make salaah, of course . It is beneficial to make du’a in
the third of the night and this is open for the one who is in a state
of ritual purity or ritual impurity. So there is nothing wrong with
that. And the woman in menses also could recite Qur’an from her memory
and could make remembrances. All of that. And we can refer you to the
book, Natural Blood of Woman by our Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen. Check this book insha Allah.
If a sister on her menses during the last ten nights, is she allowed to do prayer on these nights?
No. She can do anything except the
prayers and fasting. She can invoke Allah (subhaanahu wa ta’aala). She
can invoke Allah with this du’a. She can give charity. She can do all
good actions of worship except for praying and fasting. Is this clear
insha Allah sister? And by the way, a comment on this answer, for all
the sisters: a woman who gets her menses during this time – this is a
matter prescribed by Allah. They should not feel in anyway, saddened at
all. Why should they feel sad? Even a little bit, when Allah (subhaanahu
wa ta’aala) prescribed this matter upon them? This is a very important
matter. They shouldn’t have any kind of objection what so ever. They are
not going to be deprived of anything that Allah (subhaanahu wa ta’aala)
bestowed of his favors because of this. He is the one who commanded her
to refrain from prayers. He is the one who commanded her to refrain
from fasting. Mercy upon her. I hope that this is insha Allah, ya’ni,
met with good understanding.
There is a good question:
Because she cannot do the prayers on these nights due to the menses, doesn’t that mean she misses out on the rewards of praying the night of Qadr?
Because she cannot do the prayers on these nights due to the menses, doesn’t that mean she misses out on the rewards of praying the night of Qadr?
The answer is that, she cannot due to a
legal permit. So she does the acts of worship permitted for her. She may
recite Qur’an from memory. She may invoke Allah on these nights,
anticipating these nights. She may give charity. She does what she is
permitted to do. And that is why our Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al
Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) mentioned that the matter is not limited to
the establishment of prayers. But rather to all of the actions. To all
of the worship. So that is the critical difference. Because we know that
in some nights Prophet Muhammad (salallahu ‘alaiyhi wasallam) did not establish the prayers all night
So the sisters who have their natural blood on these days, shouldn’t give up.
Do acts of worship that are permitted.
Give charity.
Give good word.
Anticipating the reward from Allah. Making du’a. Making remembrances. Alhamdulillah.
Do acts of worship that are permitted.
Give charity.
Give good word.
Anticipating the reward from Allah. Making du’a. Making remembrances. Alhamdulillah.
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