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Having Confidence in Hijab
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We live in a world where we sometimes find our value to be defined little by our intelligence, integrity and insight. A label seems to be attached to us based on our appearance; a label given even if we do not wish to have it. With the pressure of society to be molded into a particular manner to be deemed beautiful, women can find their confidence plummet. We should always remember that our beauty is not just determined by our external appearance. In fact, our minds, personality and spirituality are what brings out a type of beauty that cannot be found externally alone. 

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As Muslim women, we are guided to adorn ourselves with modesty. One of the ways this is achieved is through wearing what is commonly known as “hijab”. Though we usually refer to the headscarf as hijab, the meaning of this Arabic word is “barrier” or “screen”. There are different views amongst the scholars on how much a woman should cover, i.e., whether this includes the hands, feet and face. Nonetheless, when a woman takes the choice to take the step in covering up, many trials can arise as a direct result of it. Be it internally with oneself or externally with family, friends or colleagues, the adornment of modest clothing and hijab can become a focal point of discussion and thought.

Many times, we find sisters eager to wear the hijab but are frightened of the consequences that can arise. Something that is fundamental to our practice as Muslim women has become a focal point in media and governmental policies, bringing about new problems and issues to face. So, what do we do in times like this? Do we leave our Islamic teachings and continue with those that are accepted by man in society?  

What we need to do is turn to Allah  and to His book for our ultimate guidance. We should view the issues we face today as something old that has been recycled with a new face; the crux behind the difficulties has always been the same. A trial, difficulty or an issue are signposts in life to redirect and refocus our vision towards our relationship with Allah  .

“Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned.” (Al-Baqarah 2:286)

Here are some simple ideas and thoughts to contemplate on, when thinking about hijab regardless of how long you have been wearing it. We should always be working towards strengthening our love for this commandment.

Remember Your Lord

Wearing hijab is a personal choice between you and Allah . Though there is a very external aspect to it that others can see and comment on, ultimately your choice to wear it and your source of strength should be through your relationship with Allah . Shaytaan likes to creep up on us, especially when we find ourselves moving towards acts that are obedient towards Allah  and emaan boosting.

Use your struggles to turn to Allah  for guidance, strength and confidence in your life. Remember Allah  loves you. Remember Him  and insha Allah; this will dramatically improve your confidence in hijab. Our Creator loves us more than any human ever could and His  commandments are there as direction towards good and protections against evil.

How do we ensure we strengthen our relationship with Allah ? Make dua. Pray to Him to grant you the patience with your troubles and to keep you focused on your religion.

“Yā Muqallibal-qulūb, thabbit qalbī `alā dīnik”

“O Changer of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion” 1

Learn About Hijab

As women, we are often told that hijab is compulsory and we must wear it. This is true. However, actively educate yourself on ayaat and hadith concerning the hijab and modesty that Muslim women should abide by. Why is this important? When difficulties around practicing hijab arise, if you have a strong conviction and understanding for the teachings behind the concept, you are much more likely to withstand in the issues. If we do not know why we are doing something, we are very unlikely to stick by it when things get difficult. Challenges will always be thrown our way because life on earth was never supposed to last forever; it was never meant to be perfect. Know your facts because it is knowledge that will keep a candle lit during dark times.

Take it One Step at a Time

Adorning hijab is a transformation that differs for each individual sister. Some can go from being uncovered to being in niqaab (face veil) in a relatively short space of time. Whilst for others, it can take months or even years to feel fully comfortable being in hijab full time. It is great to take others around you as forms of inspiration and motivation, however, we should always be aware of our own personality and resilience.

Know yourself and how much you can handle. Take things slowly to begin with. When rushing into actions when we are not fully comfortable runs the risk of doing a dramatic U-turn; this can be damaging to a person’s faith. For example, if you have never covered your hair and are worried about how to go about it, wear the hijab on Fridays or the weekend and gradually build up from there.  This by no means should be translated as never wearing hijab full time or appropriately. Rather, the journey should be taken at the speed that is comfortable for you and have a goal in mind of where you want to reach.

Explain to Others

One worry many of us have is how others perceive us, especially family members. To those who are closest to you, include them in your journey. This can be done by explaining your choice of wearing the hijab, asking their opinion and perhaps getting them to come shopping with you when you buy hijabs and clothes. Whilst they may be opposing to hijab, relationships are affected negatively when we make choices without explaining it to those around us. Many opinions fly around such as “you will never get a job”, “nobody will want to marry you”, “you will be seen as an extremist” – the list goes on. Hearing such things can be irritating and annoying, however, we should always respond with patience and gentleness. The best way to tackle such statements is head on with action and resilience to prove them wrong. 

Work on Your Inner Self

As mentioned above, the modesty that women are to adorn is both external and internal. Be balanced on your focus between the two. The more we work on our internal selves, the more confidence we develop in the external aspects of hijab. Work on developing the characteristics of a Muslimah and cleaning your heart from diseases and sins. This is a lifelong journey and one that will be directly affected by your circumstances at any given time. However, we should set regular goals that we wish to achieve in order to always have something to strive towards.

I pray this has been useful. May Allah grant us all the strength, understanding and patience to adorn the clothing He has commanded us to wear insha Allah. The ultimate goal is peace in Jannah and hijab is one of the tools that will help this point.

What tips do you have for women who are thinking of wearing hijab or facing internal/external struggles while deciding to wear hijab? Please share your tips/suggestions/advices/words of encouragement to fellow Muslimahs to help them in their journey to come closer to Allah . 

 Hasan, Tirmidhi 3522



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PPAngel:
Is that why federal civil servants are yet to get paid?

Jonathan paid on or before 25th but Buhari has never kept to that date and now salaries are getting deep into the next month before being paid.

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“The servants of The Compassionate are those who walk upon the earth in humility. When the ignorant address them, they say, “Peace.”” (Al Furqan, 25:63)

Alhamdulillah, there are many kind, moral, and emotionally healthy people in our world. However, most people encounter emotionally unhealthy people and face “toxic” relationships at some point in life. Accepting that this is a common human experience will help you to calmly deal with toxic people and to not feel alone.

This article will discuss the signs of a toxic person, the importance of protecting yourself from toxic people, general tips to deal with toxic people and ideas about toxic family members.

Signs of a Toxic Person

There are many types of toxic people with different levels of toxicity. Toxic people might be overly self-centered, negative, controlling or passive. A person is probably “toxic” to you if:

You feel bad after being around him/her, even if you don’t know why.

You feel a sense of dread when you see his/her number appear on your phone, or you feel uneasy when you need to meet with him/her.

The person lacks empathy and feels entitled. He/she would say it’s your fault if you feel bad after meeting with him/her.

Toxic people cause stress in others through their behaviors. They often apologize but later do the same things. This stress causes physical health problems for people who are in the presence of toxic people. Body aches, stomach problems, anxiety, eating and sleeping problems and other illnesses are direct byproducts of stress created by toxic people.  

If you are dealing with toxic people, remember to be your own best friend and to take care of yourself. The Prophet Muhammad  said, “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself”. 1

This hadith teaches us to love others, but is also saying that we should already love ourselves in the first place. Would you want your brother or sister to suffer from the stress of toxic relationships? Then why do so many of us allow ourselves to suffer from the effects of toxic people? 

Also, remember that you are the only person responsible for the choices you make in life.

“Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (Ar-Rad, 13:11).

It is your choice to do something about a toxic relationship, or to do nothing at all.

The Prophet Muhammad taught us to be wary of the company that we keep in the following ahadith:

Prophet said: “A person is on the religion of his companions. Therefore let every one of you carefully consider the company he keeps.” 2

Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari  reported: I heard the Prophet  saying, “The similitude of good company and that of bad company is that of the owner of musk and of the one blowing the bellows. The owner of musk would either offer you some free of charge, or you would buy it from him, or you smell its pleasant fragrance; and as for the one who blows the bellows (i.e., the blacksmith), he either burns your clothes or you smell a repugnant smell”. 3

Here are some reasons to avoid or minimize contact with toxic people:

Their negativity slows you down in achieving your goals.

They drain you of energy and add stress and anxiety to your life.

The stress that they cause can affect your physical health.

General Ideas to Deal with Toxic People

Start to let them go. Do what you feel is the best way to let them go. Avoid them. Don’t pick up their calls. You can apologize for being distant but you don’t need to explain why or defend your actions.

Know your boundaries and stick to them. Be firm, since toxic people want their own way at any cost. They may try all kinds of emotionally manipulating tactics to get what they want. So be prepared and be firm.

You may want to talk to them about your problem with them. Keep a record of what is decided. You can follow up a discussion with an email confirmation, inviting correction if anything is wrong. This will help to prevent or expose lying later on.

Be polite and honest and try to adhere to the values of Islam.

Surround yourself with friends who support and uplift you. Also, consult with trustworthy people about your situation.

“…And consult them in the matter. Then, when you have taken a decision, rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely (upon Him).” (Al-Imran, 3:159)

Remember to stay calm when dealing with toxic people. Pretend that their is an invisible shield surrounding you and separating you from their negativity.

Pay attention to the signs of Allah’s help, such as an important information that comes and helps you to make a better decision.

Learn from your experiences with toxic people so that you can grow and improve your life.

Sometimes, it is difficult to totally separate yourself from toxic people. This is when you need to use coping strategies to help you cope with such people. Coping strategies are actions that help you to remain calm and relaxed during stressful situations. Examples include making duaa to Allah , going for a walk, talking to a caring person or sipping hot tea.

Spiritual Prescriptions for Life’s Challenges

Of course, patience and prayer are the best life prescriptions for any problem we are facing.

“O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (Al Baqarah, 2:153)

One of my all-time favorite hadith is:

“How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is better for him”. 4

This hadith reminds me that in all situations, I should strive to be either in a state of gratitude or in a state of patience. Often, we can feel both feelings at the same time. We can be patient regarding a toxic person in our lives, and we can also feel gratitude for the blessings in our lives.

Patience does not mean that we sit back and do nothing about a toxic relationship. One day, Prophet Muhammad  noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it and he asked the Bedouin, “Why don’t you tie down your camel?” The Bedouin answered:

“I put my trust in Allah.”

The Prophet then said:

“Tie your camel first, then put your trust in Allah”. 5

This hadith teaches us that we should take actions to protect ourselves from harm.

Seeking Allah’s forgiveness is also a spiritual prescription for any problem we are facing in life. 

The Prophet said, “Whoever does a lot of Istighfar, Allah will provide him a way out of each concern he has, and will solve all his troubles, and will provide him with livelihood from sources that were not known to him.” 6

Please use your problems, such as toxic relationships, to your advantage. Use them as a motivation to turn to Allah  more and to remember Him  more. 

Toxic Family Members

We all know that maintaining family ties is important in Islam. If you are having to deal with a toxic family member, then cutting off ties with him/her should not be a first recourse.

In a famous hadith, Asma , the daughter of Abu Bakr asked the Prophet , “My mother has come to see me, although she hates our religion, should I then show affection to my mother?” He said, “Yes, you must show affection to your mother.” 7

The best course of action is to use your coping strategies, be patient, and try to avoid too much contact with toxic family members.

As the Quran states,

“Bear patiently with what they say (against you) and leave their company in a polite manner.” (Al-Muzzammil, 73:10)

Often, married people face toxic behaviors from their spouses. Patience is a virtue, but in the long run, ignoring toxic behaviors will eventually erode the marital relationship. Trying to understand one another’s feelings and thoughts is the key to improving one’s marriage. Many problems simply stem from a lack of accurate understanding. Of course, understanding yourself and your own feelings first is critical to understanding others.

Conclusion

Toxic people are a part of life. Remember to take care of yourself and to believe that you are worthy of having healthy relationships. Allah  does not benefit from your suffering. Seek out support from people you trust, and of course, pray and be patient.

“…And whosoever fears Allah…He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine.” (At-Talaq, 65:2-3)

Please let us know your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below. We would love to hear what you have to say inshaAllah 

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http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/tips-to-deal-with-toxic-people-from-islamic-and-counseling-sources/

Nice one though but most seems good nd some mk u look selfish nd if u av conscience u will feel guilty

K

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ebamma:
The issue here is, as a secular country,

No state or region is supposed to be practising sharia law
If you too like sharia,
go become state for Saudi Arabia,
Afterall we have countries that are 90%Muslim that practise sharia,
Eg turkey

See u and what law should we follow the law that af its full wrath on d poor why d rich is always above it smh

Ahhh this one na wahala o preparing ones mind of possible hypertension in d future can itself bring hypertension closer. Sorry pdp game of opposition isn't easy at all I feel for u guys sorry ehn sorry

Ahhh this one na wahala o preparing ones mind of possible hypertension in d future can itself bring hypertension closer. Sorry pdp game of opposition isn't easy at all I feel for u guys

We knw d PDP and there lies very scared wen dey see an upright personality

Hmmm there is god o

Biafra ...........

When Perversion Becomes the Norm

End of a Homosexual Town (True Story)

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By Sayyid Qutb

Muslim Intellectual — Egypt

Sunday, 28 June 2015 00:00






{And Lot said to his people: ‘Would you commit this abomination with your eyes open?

Would you approach men with lust rather than women? You are a grossly ignorant people.’

His people’s only answer was: “Expel Lot’s people from your city! They are folk who keep themselves pure.’

So We saved him with his household, except for his wife, whom We destined to be among those who stayed behind.

And We rained on the others a rain (of destruction.) Dire indeed is such rain which fell on those who were forewarned.} (An-Naml 27: 54-58)

 

What we have here is a summarized version of Lot’s history and the decision taken by his people to drive him out of their town because he denounced their perverted sexual practices. By so indulging unashamedly in homosexuality, they perverted human nature which Allah had installed in all human beings, and indeed in living species generally.

This was a strange phenomenon in the history of human communities. Perversion can occur with individuals, as a result of psychological disorders or temporary circumstances, leading men to have sex with other men. This happens mostly in army barracks where women are not allowed, or in prisons where inmates are held for long periods of time, having to cope with sexual desires without contact with women. But for such practices to be widespread, becoming the norm in a whole town, and despite the presence of women and marriage possibilities, it is most peculiar indeed.

Allah has made human nature such that the two sexes are attracted to each other, because life in general is based on marriage. He says in the Qur’an:

{Limitless in His glory is He who has created all the pairs out of whatever the earth produces, and out of people’s own selves, and out of that which they have no knowledge.} (Yasin 36: 36)

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The reality is that the survival of all living things is based on the mating between two opposites. Even species that do not have males and females combine their male and female cells in the same unit, reproducing by a function that brings both together.

Since mating is basic for reproduction, Allah has made mutual attraction between the opposite sexes part of the essence of nature, which needs no acquisition or development through education or thought: it is pure instinct. This ensures that life continues naturally, because those who are alive find their pleasure in the fulfillment of their nature.

It is most odd that the natural inclinations of a whole community should become so perverted.

Thus the divine will accomplishes its design through the natural satisfaction of creatures’ instinctive desires. Allah instilled mutual attraction between the two sexes, so that they find their natural pleasure in being together. He made no such possibility in two males coming together.

Hence it is most odd that the natural inclinations of a whole community should become so perverted and without any compelling need pushing people to do what is contrary to their natural inclinations, as was the case with Lot’s people.

Lot publicly denounced his people’s practices stating that these were depraved:

{And Lot said to his people: Would you commit this abomination with your eyes open?

Would you approach men with lust rather than women? You are a grossly ignorant people.} (An-Naml 27: 54-55)

His first sentence wonders at their abominable practice when they actually saw that life, in all shapes, forms and species, follows its natural course, while they were the ones behaving oddly.

In his second sentence he makes clear what type of abomination they practiced. It is enough to state what they did so as to highlight its perversion and conflict with nature. Lot then describes them as grossly ignorant, using the word in both its senses: lacking knowledge and being foolish. A person who does not know what human nature is like is devoid of all knowledge, and one who deliberately departs from human nature is a stupid fool who transgresses against all that is right.



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What was Lot’s people’s reply to his denunciation of their wrongdoing and his urging them to revert to natural practices? In a nutshell, they planned to drive him, and those who followed him, away, for no reason other than that they maintained their purity:

{His people’s only answer was: ‘Expel Lot’s people from your city! They are folk who keep themselves pure.} (An-Naml 27: 56)

Their statement ridiculed anyone who sought to keep himself pure of such abominable practice. It also objected to his disapproval of their practice. They were so deep in their deviation that they could not realize how filthy their practice was.

Their reply also indicated their opposition to the very idea of keeping themselves pure, because that would make them refrain from such perversion. Whatever they meant, they had nonetheless made up their minds to remove Lot from the picture. Allah, however, wanted something different to happen:

{So We saved him with his household, except for his wife, whom We destined to be among those who stayed behind. And We rained on the others a rain (of destruction.) Dire indeed is such rain which fell on those who were forewarned.} (An-Naml 27: 57-58)

The Surah does not provide any detail of this destructive rain, as occurs in other surahs. Hence, we do not need to discuss it here. We will only mention that they were destroyed with a rain, when rain normally brings life. This fits with the fact that they used semen in a way that is contrary to what it is meant for, which is to ensure the continuity of life and growth. Allah certainly knows better what He means by His words, and what to accomplish by His natural laws.

This article is based on the English translation of the author's work Fi Zilal Al-Qur'an (In the Shade of the Qur'an), Volume XIII, Trans. and ed. by Adil Salahi, published by The Islamic Foundation and IslamOnline.net





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CSTR2:
If the likes of buhari can be voted for, then sorry good leaders have no hope in your country.

K bro but can u pls explain to me what make buhari bad?

CSTR2:
You and your president are retardded, my friend.
This is africa where the backward moronns govern the wise.
So yes, his father could be a better president than buhari will ever be.

Aiit but I think if he can mk it happen den he should av contest nd convince ppl with his agenda.

Kai

onyedikachukwue:
Government of complain. Mtcheew babasnail pls work n stop complaining. U r clueless-dullard. only 10 likes for Gej government.like for gej pls

If u think PMB is dull and he his ur president today abeg what will I call ur self acclaimed sharp biological father?
I knw ppl like u na follow follow problem that's y u are here begging for likes and all I would tell u is this:
A foolish man report of what a wise man says can never be the same because he foolishly interpret what he heard into something he can understand.

Question and answer details

Name of Questioner:

Ibrahim

Reply date:

2015/06/14

Question:

As-salamu `alaykum. What is the detailed explanation for moving the forefinger during tashahhud? Is there any hadith about that?

consultant:

Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid

consultant:

Ibn `Uthaymeen

Answer



Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

Dear brother in Islam, thanks a lot for your question, which shows your keenness on abiding by Allah’s laws and teachings. May Allah enlighten our hearts with the light of Islam!

It is preferable sunnah to point with the forefinger and move it during the tashahhud.

Elaborating more on this, Sheikh M. S. Al-Munajjid, a prominent Saudi Muslim lecturer and author, states,

sunnah to point with the forefinger and move it during the tashahhud because of the report narrated by Ahmad and An-Nasa’i from Wa’il ibn Hajar who said: I said, “I will watch how the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prays. So I watched him and he stood up and said “Allahu akbar” and raised his hands until they were level with his ears, then he placed his right hand over his left and left wrist and left forearm. Then when he wanted to bow he raised his hands likewise. He put his hands on his knees, when he raised his head he raised his hands likewise. Then he prostrated and put his hands level with his ears, then he sat resting on his left foot and placed his left hand on his thigh and left knee, and he put the elbow of his right hand on his right thigh. Then he made a circle with two of his fingers, then he raised his finger and I saw him moving it and making du`aa’ with it.”


Muslim narrated that `Abdullah ibn `Umar said, “When he, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), sat during the Prayer, he would place his right hand on his right thigh and clench all his fingers, and point with the finger that is next to the thumb, and he would place his left hand on his left thigh.”

According to a report narrated by Muslim from Ibn `Umar, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sat during the Prayer, he would put his hands on his thighs and raise the finger of his right hand that is next to the thumb, and make du`aa’ with it, and his left hand would be resting on his left thigh.

An-Nasa’i narrated that Sa`d said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by me while I was making du`aa’ with my fingers and he said, “One, one,” and pointed with his index finger. Meaning: point with one finger, namely the index finger.

Ahmad narrated that Nafi` said, “When `Abdullah ibn `Umar sat during the Prayer, he would put his hands on his thighs and point with his finger while looking at it. Then he said, ‘Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “It is harder on Satan than iron, (meaning the index finger).”

These Hadiths indicate two things:

1. That one should point with the finger throughout the entire tashahhud.

2. That one should move it when making du`aa’.

The late Sheikh Ibn `Uthaymeen, a prominent Saudi Muslim scholar, (may Allah shower mercy on his soul), explained the phrases narrated for the du`aa’ in the tashahhud. He said,

Every time you make du`aa’, then move your finger upward toward the One upon Whom you are calling, so we say:

“As-salamu `alayka ayyuha-n-Nabiyyu” (Peace be upon you, Prophet). You should point your finger while reciting this because the salam is a kind of du`aa’.

“As-salamu `alayna” (Peace be upon us). Point your finger.

“Allahumma salli `ala Muhammad” (O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad), point your finger.

“Allahumma barik `ala Muhammad” (O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad), point your finger.

“A`udhu billahi min `adhaab jahannam” (I seek refuge with Allah from the torment of Hell), point your finger.

“Wa min `adhaab il-qabr” (And from the torment of the grave), point your finger.

“Wa min fitnat il-mahyaa wal-mamaat” (And from the trials of life and death), point your finger.

“Wa min fitnat il-maseeh il-dajjal” (And from the trial of the Dajjal), point your finger.

Every time you make du`aa’, point upward toward the One upon Whom you are calling. This is closer to the Sunnah.

Allah Almighty knows best.

Excerpted with modifications from: www.islam-qa.com


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Question and answer details

Name of Questioner:

Ibrahim

Reply date:

2015/06/14

Question:

As-salamu `alaykum. What is the detailed explanation for moving the forefinger during tashahhud? Is there any hadith about that?

consultant:

Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid

consultant:

Ibn `Uthaymeen

Answer



Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

Dear brother in Islam, thanks a lot for your question, which shows your keenness on abiding by Allah’s laws and teachings. May Allah enlighten our hearts with the light of Islam!

It is preferable sunnah to point with the forefinger and move it during the tashahhud.

Elaborating more on this, Sheikh M. S. Al-Munajjid, a prominent Saudi Muslim lecturer and author, states,

er and move it during the tashahhud because of the report narrated by Ahmad and An-Nasa’i from Wa’il ibn Hajar who said: I said, “I will watch how the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prays. So I watched him and he stood up and said “Allahu akbar” and raised his hands until they were level with his ears, then he placed his right hand over his left and left wrist and left forearm. Then when he wanted to bow he raised his hands likewise. He put his hands on his knees, when he raised his head he raised his hands likewise. Then he prostrated and put his hands level with his ears, then he sat resting on his left foot and placed his left hand on his thigh and left knee, and he put the elbow of his right hand on his right thigh. Then he made a circle with two of his fingers, then he raised his finger and I saw him moving it and making du`aa’ with it.”

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Muslim narrated that `Abdullah ibn `Umar said, “When he, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), sat during the Prayer, he would place his right hand on his right thigh and clench all his fingers, and point with the finger that is next to the thumb, and he would place his left hand on his left thigh.”

According to a report narrated by Muslim from Ibn `Umar, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sat during the Prayer, he would put his hands on his thighs and raise the finger of his right hand that is next to the thumb, and make du`aa’ with it, and his left hand would be resting on his left thigh.

An-Nasa’i narrated that Sa`d said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by me while I was making du`aa’ with my fingers and he said, “One, one,” and pointed with his index finger. Meaning: point with one finger, namely the index finger.

Ahmad narrated that Nafi` said, “When `Abdullah ibn `Umar sat during the Prayer, he would put his hands on his thighs and point with his finger while looking at it. Then he said, ‘Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “It is harder on Satan than iron, (meaning the index finger).”

These Hadiths indicate two things:

1. That one should point with the finger throughout the entire tashahhud.

2. That one should move it when making du`aa’.

The late Sheikh Ibn `Uthaymeen, a prominent Saudi Muslim scholar, (may Allah shower mercy on his soul), explained the phrases narrated for the du`aa’ in the tashahhud. He said,

Every time you make du`aa’, then move your finger upward toward the One upon Whom you are calling, so we say:

“As-salamu `alayka ayyuha-n-Nabiyyu” (Peace be upon you, Prophet). You should point your finger while reciting this because the salam is a kind of du`aa’.

“As-salamu `alayna” (Peace be upon us). Point your finger.

“Allahumma salli `ala Muhammad” (O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad), point your finger.

“Allahumma barik `ala Muhammad” (O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad), point your finger.

“A`udhu billahi min `adhaab jahannam” (I seek refuge with Allah from the torment of Hell), point your finger.

“Wa min `adhaab il-qabr” (And from the torment of the grave), point your finger.

“Wa min fitnat il-mahyaa wal-mamaat” (And from the trials of life and death), point your finger.

“Wa min fitnat il-maseeh il-dajjal” (And from the trial of the Dajjal), point your finger.

Every time you make du`aa’, point upward toward the One upon Whom you are calling. This is closer to the Sunnah.

Allah Almighty knows best.

Excerpted with modifications from: www.islam-qa.com


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