The seventh question of Fatwa no. 18457
Q 7: Here in Stockholm, we have Prayer timetables indicating the time of sunrise and sunset. However, observing the sunset and the sunrise with our eyes, we find a slight difference. We contacted the Meteorological Centre in Stockholm to inquire about their way of calculating the time of sunrise and sunset. The employee said that none of the Islamic organizations had contacted them to clarify the Muslim's need to know the timing of sunrise and sunset in their Shari`ah issues such as the time of Prayers.
The timing of sunrise and sunset recorded in the Swedish calendar is calculated for other purposes. They do not calculate the time of sunrise when the edge of the sun rises but when the center of the sun appears. In the same manner, they do not calculate the time of sunset when the edge of the sun disappears but when the center of the sun disappears. However, it is known that the validity of Salah is conditional on the beginning of the prescribed time.
(Part No. 5; Page No. 125)
Verily, As-Salât (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) addresses His Messenger (peace be upon him) ordering him to offer the Five Obligatory Daily Prayers in their prescribed times: Perform As-Salât (Iqamât-as-Salât) from mid-day till the darkness of the night (i.e. the Zuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib and ‘Ishâ’ prayers), and recite the Qur’ân in the early dawn (i.e. the morning prayer). Verily, the recitation of the Qur’ân in the early dawn is ever witnessed (attended by the angels in charge of mankind of the day and the night). According to the employee, they calculate the appearance of the moon using computers. They have never tried to sight the crescent since a long time ago. None of the Muslim officials asked for sighting the crescent in the beginning of Ramadan or any other month.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Fast on sighting it (the new moon) and break your fast on sighting it. (Related by Al-Bukhari) Scholars are in agreement on the permissibility of using observatories for the purpose of witnessing the crescent. However, they held different opinions with regard to confirming the new moon through astronomical calculations without practical sight. Some believe that it is impermissible to use astronomical calculations to confirm the new moon. Likewise, it is not correct to rely on astronomy, as it is guesswork. However, others believe that sighting the crescent means to make sure of the new moon and that the modern astronomical calculations are more accurate than sighting the crescent. Which of these ways do you prefer in Saudi Arabia?
(Part No. 5; Page No. 126)

A: It is not permissible to rely on the calculations or the timing of a Non-Muslim country in order to observe Sawm (Fast) or to offer Salah. This is due to the fact that the testimony of a non-Muslim is not accepted in religious matters. You have mentioned in your inquiry that they have their own calculations with regard to sunrise, sunset, and sighting the crescent that are not in conformity with the Shari`ah (Islamic law). This is an enough reason not to take their calculations into consideration.
You must depend on yourselves in determining the timing of the Five Obligatory Daily Prayers and the sight of the crescent. This is a feasible matter, Al-hamdu lillah (All praise is due to Allah).
It is not permissible to use calculations to determine the beginning or the end of Ramadan. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Fast on sighting it (the new moon) and break your fast on sighting it. However, if the sky is overcast (and you cannot see it), complete the term as thirty (days of Sha`ban). Many Sahih Hadith (authentic Hadith) have been narrated to the same effect. Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah be merciful to him) said that there is scholarly consensus on this point.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.

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Advice to the women who work and neglect cultivating their children | Al-'allamah al-Fawzaan Hafidhohullaah


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-0UsbLNJfM&feature=youtu.be

Came at the perfect time. Was thinking of making a post on the topic. Certain things money cannot buy or fix.

Mofpearl:
Came at the perfect time. Was thinking of making a post on the topic. Certain things money cannot buy or fix.

We will be waiting for the post, we hope it will be beneficial insha Allaah.....

2 things I want to highlight

1- thinking

2- post ( not thread) migt even be in my journal.

"If you see your brothers debating and disputing where the truth is clear and he does not want to follow it, you should flee from him in the same way you flee from lion...."

-Shaykh Uthaymeen (Rahimahullaah)
Sharh Hilyah Talib Ul ilm P.28

Trimming the nails

Question: What is the ruling regarding women letting their nails grow long, and is that permissible?

Response: With respect to both women and men who grow their nails long, then this is in [direct] opposition to the natural disposition upon which Allaah created mankind, as the Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has stipulated a time for his ummah [to trim] the nails and the moustache, and [to shave] the hair under the armpits as well as around the pubic region – and that it should not be more than forty days. And this [narration] has been authentically reported from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), so both the women and the men must not allow their nails to grow long – and certainly not allow forty days to pass [without cutting them].

By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen.
Reference: Fataawa Noor ‘alad-Darb – Question No.5624, Page 77, Volume 11.

QEUSTION (444)
Is it permissible to take medicine that will make the beard grow more quickly?

ANSWER TO THE QUESTION

Praise be to Allaah.

If there is the hope that the beard will grow by itself, then do not try, because this is not a fault, since many young men, when their beards first begin to grow, do not grow beards that are even all over, so he should wait and see.

But if there is a fault, in the sense that we are aware of it and have given up hope that it will grow by itself, then there is nothing wrong with treating it so that the rest will grow, especially if it looks odd.

But if it does not look odd, then it is better not to treat it with anything, because I am afraid that this may be a kind of hair extensions.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) cursed the one who does hair extensions and the one who asks for that to be done. See: Liqaa’u-l-Baabi-l-Maftooh, (41/15).

May Almighty Allaah accept our prayer as an act of worship.

«Abu Mardiy Kewdirôrun At-thaqoofiy»

AbdelKabir:
QEUSTION (444)
Is it permissible to take medicine that will make the beard grow more quickly?

ANSWER TO THE QUESTION

Praise be to Allaah.

If there is the hope that the beard will grow by itself, then do not try, because this is not a fault, since many young men, when their beards first begin to grow, do not grow beards that are even all over, so he should wait and see.

But if there is a fault, in the sense that we are aware of it and have given up hope that it will grow by itself, then there is nothing wrong with treating it so that the rest will grow, especially if it looks odd.

But if it does not look odd, then it is better not to treat it with anything, because I am afraid that this may be a kind of hair extensions.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) cursed the one who does hair extensions and the one who asks for that to be done. See: Liqaa’u-l-Baabi-l-Maftooh, (41/15).

May Almighty Allaah accept our prayer as an act of worship.

«Abu Mardiy Kewdirôrun At-thaqoofiy»

Demmzy15:

This kind fatwah na for brothers like you ba?

Demmzy15:
See you, my hair growth is slow at the initial stages but when it starts, it's unstoppable. I go show you when e full. Now, mustache is there, below the lower lips is there, the chin is also emerging fast!

With the above description, I can only think of a field scattered by a fowl

Before next year Insha'Allaahu, it'll be like Sheikh Sulayman Al Ruhayli

In dreams ba? Don't worry we will celebrate with you in your dreams too

Wait a minute, where is AbuHammaad??

AbdelKabir:
Wait a minute, where is AbuHammaad??

I'm very fine Sir. Just decided to be more of an observer. I don't really have much interest in the forum like I used to.

AbuHammaad:


I'm very fine Sir. Just decided to be more of an observer. I don't really have much interest in the forum like I used to.

Alhamdulillaah, was just checking up....

Your disinterest in the forum us understandable..... Its too too toxic...

Sh. as-Sa'dī Raḥimahullāh: “Heedlessness yields minor sins, minor sins bring about major sins and major sins lead to innovations and disbelief.”

● [تيسير الكريم ٤٥]

^^ demmzy15

Jazakallahu khyran

I have always wondered what the ruling whean a person who knows some Arabic. Can they still supplicate in other languages during their prayer?

Demmzy15:
Wa Iyak, I've modified it fully now. It's complete!

Thanks.

Got it.

*Do I Pray Maghrib First Or Break The*
*Fast? Sh. Sālih al-Fawzān {حفظه الله}:*
==============================
*Questioner:*
The Messenger {ﷺ} said, ‘There is no prayer in the presence of food.’ Some people use this ḥadīth as evidence to delay the maghrib prayer during Ramaḍān. So what is your guidance regarding this?”

*Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān:*
Our guidance regarding this is the action of the Messenger {ﷺ} When the sun had set, he used to break his fast with fresh dates – if it was the season (of fresh dates), and if there were no (fresh dates) then with dry dates. If there were no fresh dates or dry dates available, then he would have sips of water, and then he would leave for prayer. Therefore we do just as the Messenger {ﷺ} did.

http://dusunnah.com/video/do-i-prayer-maghrib-first-or-break-the-fast-shaykh-saalih-al-fawzaan/

*Should we stop eating Suhoor (Al-Imsak) 10-15 minutes earlier than the time of Fajr ? – Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen*

Q. 429. We have seen in some calendars that during Ramadan there is a section called Al-Imsak. It is situated about ten minutes or a quarter of an hour before the Fajr prayer. Is there any basis for this in the Sunnah, or is it an innovation? Deliver a legal verdict for us and may you be rewarded.

A. This is a form of innovation, and there is no basis for it in the Sunnah. Indeed, the Sunnah contradicts it, because Allah says in His Mighty Book:

“. . .and eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night)” [1]

And the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said;

“Bilal makes the Athan at night, so eat and drink until you hear the Athan of Ibn Umm Maktum, because he does not call the Athan until Fajr begins.” [2]

This Imssak (time to stop eating and drinking) which some people regulate is an addition to what Allah, the Almighty, the All-Powerful has enjoined, and so it is invalid and it is extreme, and the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

“Ruined are those who indulge in extremism, ruined are those who indulge in extremism, ruined are those who indulge in extremism.” [3]

Footnotes:

[11] Al-Baqarah 2:187

[21] Reported by Al-Bukhari in the Book of Fasting, in the Chapter: The Statement of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) “Do not Let the Athan of Bilal Prevent You” (1918); and by Muslim in the Book of Fasting, in the Chapter: Clarification That Fasting Starts With the Beginning of Fajr (1092).

[3] Reported by Muslim in the Book of Fasting, in the Chapter: Ruined are Those Who Indulge in Tanattu’ (2670).

From the Book “Fatawa Arkanul-Islam “
Islamic Verdicts on the Pillars of Islam (Volume Two)
By the Honorable Shaikh Muhammad bin Salih Al- ‘Uthaimeen

*The Ruling Concerning the One With Food in his Mouth when the Time of Fajr Comes in*

By the
Muhaddith, Shaykh, Allamaa’
Muhammad Nasir uddeen al-Albaani

*Translated by*

*Abbas Abu Yahya*



Muhammad Nasir- Deen Al-Albaani (d.1420A.H) -Rahimullaah- said:

The Prophet –sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam– said: ‘If one of you hears the call to prayer and the vessel is still in his hand, then he should not put it down until he has taken his need from it.’

[Collected by Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Hakim and he authenticated it, and Dhahabi agreed with him.

This is evidence that if a person has the vessel of food or drink in is hand, and Fajr time comes up, then it is permissible for him to take what he needs to from that food and drink. This situation is exempt from the Ayaah: <<And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night] >> [2:187]

Therefore, there is no conflict between this Ayaah and the meaning of those types of Ahadeeth and between this hadeeth. There is no consensus to oppose this issue rather, a group from the Companions and other than them, are more towards the majority which is the benefit that can be derived from this hadeeth. That is the permissibility of eating food and drink until the Fajr time becomes clear, and the whiteness starts to spread in the pathways.

And indeed from the benefits of this hadeeth is the invalidity of the Bida’ (innovation) of withholding from eating and drinking before Fajr by about quarter of an hour. There are people who do this, fearing they will catch the Adhan of Fajr while they are in Suhoor (eating and drinking before Fajr with the intention of fasting).

If they had known this concession, they would not have fallen in to this Bida’, so reflect.’

[From: ‘Tamam al-Mina fee Taleeq ala Fiqh-us-Sunnah’ p.417]

It's that time of the year again.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jetUWGTGnNY

Shaykh Sulaymān Ibn ʿAbdullāh Abā Al-Khayl On How To Live Under The Leadership Of Non-Muslim Rulers In Western Lands:

The Questioner: [The questioner] says, al-Salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuhu.

Shaykh Sulaymān Abā al-Khayl: “.Wa ʿalaykum al-salāmu wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuhu.”

The Questioner: I thank the esteemed Shaykh Professor Sulaymān ibn ʿAbdullāh Abā al-Khayl. I have a question regarding the khuṭbah. You mentioned in the khuṭbah that Ḥudhayfah ibn al-Yamān; that the Messenger (r) advised him to adhere to the united body of Muslims (al-jamāʿah) and their leadership and that he listen and obey. So us for example in the western democratic nations; our presidents are not Muslims.

How should we remain compliant to them? And should we listen and obey them and how can they be like Imāms for us? This is what I wanted clarified.

Shaykh Sulaymān Abā al-Khayl: “This question is insightful and… what is your name?”

The Questioner: Sūsā.

Shaykh Sulaymān Abā al-Khayl: “Did you get that? Good. Thank you. The person who lives in a non-Muslim land… listen… listen… listen…

The person who lives in a non-Muslim land or in a Muslim land that does not apply Islāmic law; then for this individual it is upon him to observe the statutes and laws that are applied in that land.

And it is not lawful for him under any circumstances to rebel against the ruler; it is not lawful for him under any circumstances to rebel against the ruler because rebelling against the ruler involves in the way of corruption and evil what has been warned against by Allāh and His Messenger… and what has been documented in history as well as what we are witnessing today from the painful events that lead to destruction and the spilling of blood and the destruction of crops and livestock in a manner that we have witness and we hear about.

So it is upon an individual to know this and not be overcome by emotions and zealousness and thus embark upon a matter that will harm him, his family and his community and particularly if he was living in tranquility and the affairs of his religion, worldly life and livelihood were progressing smoothly, then he should remain committed to that. Yes.”

Translated By: Abul-Layth Qāsim Mutiva

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYj_nD91vbk

Is the mark on forehead from sujud a sign of piety?

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah preserve him) was asked: is there any report to indicate that the mark on the forehead caused by sujood is a sign of the righteous?

He replied:

This is not one of the signs of the righteous; the sign is the light (noor ) which appears on the face, and being content and at peace, a good attitude, and the like.

As for the mark made by sujood on the face, it may appear on the faces of people who do not even pray the obligatory prayers, if their skin is very soft and sensitive, and it may not appear of the faces of people who pray a lot and make lengthy sujood.

(Fataawaa Islamiyyah, 1/484)

Salam alaykum

So I followed the opinion that reciting surah al Fathia behind the imam is reccomended but now I am starting to think it's safer to recite it. Now, last time I went for tarweeh, I wasn't able to complete my recitation (during isha prayer) when the imam went to sujud and there wasn't much tranquility praying behind the imam compared to it on my own. I read that if a person isn't able to complete his/her recitation behind the iman then he/she should pray behind someone else. So I am not sure if it's better to pray at home or at the mosque (I can get tiredand that might prevent me from praying the full 11 rakah or even praying taraweeh at home alone).

Mofpearl:
Salam alaykum

So I followed the opinion that reciting surah al Fathia behind the imam is reccomended but now I am starting to think it's safer to recite it. Now, last time I went for tarweeh, I wasn't able to complete my recitation (during isha prayer) when the imam went to sujud and there wasn't much tranquility praying behind the imam compared to it on my own. I read that if a person isn't able to complete his/her recitation behind the iman then he/she should pray behind someone else. So I am not sure if it's better to pray at home or at the mosque (I can get tiredand that might prevent me from praying the full 11 rakah or even praying taraweeh at home alone).

Isn't the imam reciting loud? I mean its taraweeh