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Fard vs Sunnah

Pertaining to doctrines, it is easy to distinguish a fard from a sunnah(recommended) in the hadith texts. For instance here are typical sunnah

“If it were not that it would be difficult on my nation, then I would have ordered them to use the siwak for each prayer.” [Tirmidhi]
“He used to sleep early at night, and get up in its last part to pray, and then return to his bed.” [Bukhari]

See that the sunna doctrines do not come across as command, most times these doctrines are reported as action of the messenger which he never vocally ordered. In cases where the messenger voice a recommended but not obligatory doctrines, he includes hints to this. This is notable in the doctrine of chewing stick.

Fard doctrines usually come as command, instruction without reservation from the messenger. This is the case of letting the beard grow.

Response to excuse for not letting the beard grow.

1. Some traditionalists state that this injunction was merely to differentiate Muslim men from non-Muslim men at the time of the Prophet.


This can't be accepted as a proof that the injunction is merely recommendation because even at the time, non-Muslims did let their beard grow. Thus implying that the beard is more than symbol of identity for traditional Muslim men.

2. Drawing analogy from the hadith on dying the beards and the idea that not all early Muslim men dyed their beards, some traditionalists suggest that growing the beards is similar to dying the beard, encouraged but not compulsory.

This is poor analogy because while there exist hadith that the messenger dyed his beard, there also exist hadith that he did not dye his beards as well. Therefore, dying the beard as a doctrine may be debatable. But there is no hadith that the messenger or his companion shave the beards.

3. Scholars differ on the subject.

First of all, there is no need of scholar opinion for for direct and non-vague instructions like "Leave the beard to grow"
Secondly, in even of event of differences in opinion, traditional Muslims can't just take any opinion, they have to refer to the "Qur'an and hadith". This leads us to the books of tradition where we find the messenger's instruction to trim mustache but leave the beard. No evidence suggesting this is only a recommendation can be found in the traditions.

There are specific hadith to let the beard grow:

Jami` at-Tirmidhi » Chapters on Manners
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Trim the mustache and leave the beard to grow.

So many variants of this hadith can be verified from the books of traditions, whether Sahih Bukhari or Muslim.

In the confines of traditional or mainstream Muslims, there exist the notion that unlike other religious communities, traditional Muslims remain faithful to their religious doctrines however antiquated, inhumane and backward the rest of the world consider these doctrines. Whenever a controversy arises from a clash between the status quo and traditional Muslim doctrines, fanatics among traditional Muslims may often be heard taunting their opponents(most often atheists and Christians) that they duly observe their doctrines and do not cherry-pick for the sake of convenience.

I'll prove with example that traditional Muslims do in fact cherry-pick doctrines from their sacred text according to convenience. In my opinion, the traditional Muslim community may not be as loose in doctrinal practice as other religious communities but it is no where near as disciplined as its members claim.

The doctrine of beard

Letting the beard grow is a mandatory doctrine for traditional Muslim men and as the title of this post goes and reality proves, yet overwhelming majority of traditional Muslim men fail to uphold this law.
Before proceeding, evidence will be cited to refute the unfounded claims among the traditionalists that beard is not mandatory but mere recommendation. Of course, only ignorance or dishonesty underlie such claim.

nairanigger:
Pls as a Muslim, is it right to be a Muslim and disagree with some of the Islamic doctrines? The inhumane aspect of the doctrine like the legality in killing non Muslims or not being friend with them, the cutting of hand, the polygamous marriage and a host of others.

No. Your rejection of certain doctrines and laws like amputating hands of thieves doesn't necessarily amount to sin or disbelief. Conviction ought to be your pillar for belief not blind faith. If you feel, a doctrine compromises moral and ethical principles, it is not wrong to reject such doctrine because the Book of God exhort man to investigate and verify whatever information that reaches him(Qur'an 17:36)

Is it possible to disagree with some part of the Qur'an and still be a Muslim? I have a feeling some of those inhumane write-ups ain't from Allah even if Allah made it known that its his responsibility to protect the Qur'an.

It is impossible to reject verses of Qur'an and still be Muslim. If you feel any verse of the Qur'an reeks of inhumane teachings, I encourage you to seek alternate interpretation of such verse from within and outside your Qur'anic school of thought. You might find the problem lies not with the verse but your misunderstanding of the verse.

PS: When I started reading the Qur'an, I harbored my doubts as well. There were verses that didn't convince me. I would later realize that I was reading these verses with preconceived interpretation that is promoted in the mainstream Muslim community. Once I ventured out of the mainstream Muslim community, I found interpretations that clarified most of my doubts on the verses. That is why I encourage you to seek alternative interpretation of the verses rather than the interpretation championed in your society. The mainstream community of any monotheistic religion like Islam almost always represent a distorted version of the religion and the true adherents of the religion are almost always a minority.(Qur'an 12:103, 106)

Peace and have a great weekend.

AlBaqir:
# I disagree with that bro. The fact that it is clearly stated in the constitution that one is free to display or practice his religious belief publicly is a very strong evidence to defend the lady. It is those that denied the lady to exercise the freedom of showcasing her faith that have nothing to hold on to.

Then what about those women who strictly wear niqab(face-veil)? Should they be permitted into the ceremony because they are merely expressing their religious beliefs as granted by the constitution? Freedom of religious expression is not infinite, otherwise there wont be a uniform or dress code to begin with. I believe a case can be made for the hijab, albeit in a more respectable manner than this young woman has taken, but this incessant invocation of freedom of religious expression in her defense just don't cut it.

# On the other hand, it is very wrong, in fact woefully wrongly to use face cap or bandanna over the wig (as you have submitted). Why? Those part of dressing are not expressing any religious belief.

@bold, I said under the wig, not over the wig.
Then what about freedom of personal expression, you do realize wearing a cap is a personal act of expression permitted under the law, right?

# A Judge or lawyer who after putting his/her law dress code, then put on "traditional ilèkè oyè (bead)" on neck, wrist and hand signifying his traditional belief only needs to put those things inside. The lady's hijab was tossed inside.

See, don't get me wrong. I ain't against wearing the hijab to bar. What I am against is wearing the hijab to bar knowing fully well that the concerned authority do not allow it. There are more appropriate approach she should have taken involving consenting the authorities. And to deem her barring from the ceremony as Islamophobia is untenable.

# Those "traditions and jurisprudence" might be from the mainstream but obviously is not generally accepted as opinion of all Muslim sects. To make things worse, you only quoted a Salafi website.

How do you know it is not generally accepted? Even if these traditions are not popular in the realm of mainstream Muslim, need I remind you that popularity is no proof of halal or haram in traditional Islam? There is prophetic tradition forbidding women as supreme leader, this leaves the permission of women as judges questionable at best. Because judges are basically leaders with supreme authority.

PS: When Ayatollah Khomeini came to power in Iran, female judges were outlawed. This recent event proves that the opposition to the role of women as judges is not limited to only salafis and not as unpopular as often thought.

Peace.

I think the young woman went about it wrongly. A lot of persons may be quick to cite this event as an discrimination against Islam and as Al-baqir already pointed, no part of the law forbid wearing an hijab beneath the wig. But, unfortunately for this woman, the absence of prohibition of something is not synonymous with permission for it. That the law does not forbid wearing a face cap or bandanna underneath the wig is no justification for a law graduate to wear any of these to the ceremony.

I hold nothing against hijab, I may not consider it part of Islam, but I respect the opinion of those who deem it an Islamic requirement. But I cannot approve the approach the young woman has taken in her bid to "give Muslim women the rights to express their constitutional right in the constitution". I believe there are more suitable means of achieving this than storming into the ceremony knowing fully well that the authority wont allow it. She was asking for trouble, controversy and she got it.

NB
There is no verse in the Qur'an forbidding women to be judge as Al-baqir have pointed out and perhaps this young woman does not even seek to become a judge, but still the OP's point on this remain interesting to consider, given that religious traditions and jurisprudence of mainstream Islam seem to destest the appointment of a woman as leader or judge. For more info on this issue, please click; https://islamqa.info/en/71338

Empiree:
Funny these people also charge their "jizya" (tax impose on non citizens) on non-recognized state religions like Jehova and others while they focused on Islam. Maybe the guy named usermane needs to see this

Hello. Been a long time, friend.
Look, I know I did defend Isreal or Christian world in the past. And I still do. But I do not deny that these societies have their demons as well. And so I never regard them as exemplary and model for reforming the Muslim world.

If it is true that Israel imposes religious tax like Jizya on non-Jewish, I condemn and do not justify it. You seem to think I have this intentional prejudice against Muslims but I don't. My exclusive critique of the Muslim society stems from the fact that I was raised and molded by it. I have more knowledge on the beliefs and doctrines of traditional Islam, a personal and direct relationship with it, so it is easier for me to critique it, from a scriptural point of view

Paulosky1900:
;Dyou are now giving vaseline crew a go ahead order

You mean?

It appears that every blessed day on this section is met by new posts teaching young men how to win over women and get laid more. Often time, these posts enjoin men to douchebaggery at the expense of integrity and rationality.

These posts imply that sex and women are of desperate importance to men and the worth of a man man is a measure of how many women he's dated and slept with.

There seem to be this idealization of bad boy stereotype which is not healthy at all. I wont deny the allure of the bad boy to most women but we need to be reminded that the bad boy is severely flawed as the nice guy that is often bashed relentlessly. The bad boy need validation from the women, he constantly dwell in paranoia, his overt devil may care attitude towards women is typical preemptive strike against women he severely distrust.

The bad boy sees the number of dates and sexual sessions with women to be a measure of his value and although he constantly demean and objectify women, his mind is preoccupied with them, searching for another woman, scheming and plotting his next move to land her in bed. Because on his own the bad boy is never contented, he need women for sex to constantly please and validate himself.

This is the bad boy that women love, and the model that men tired of dating failure seek to emulate.

Men wake up, how often do we find women posting on how to attract men or get men to sleep with them? We are not slaves to lust or affection of women. No man need women or sex to be contented in his life, there are lots of men in willful abstinence.

Don't join the bad boy crowd that encourage dishonesty, self-centeredness, arrogance and cockiness. Don't let your craving for women define you.

Develop your body, your career, lead an honest, exemplary life. Act and decide on basis of justice and truth, not sentiments or emotion. I do not champion celibacy, but don't prioritize women, leave that to the bad boys or perhaps the nice guys.

^^^^
Dude, it is not all women. There are at least women that remain abstinent untill marriage. And there are women out there that reject 'bad boys'. They are minority but they exist.

Another thing, I think women are better in their 30s than 20s. Of course, there are exceptions. But women in their 30s are more confident, responsible and mature. Women in their 20s are immature, have no goal, don't even know what they want. At this age, they just want adventure and fun. That is why the appeal of the 'bad boy' is strong for them. At this age, they don't want responsibilities, are highly driven by emotion and really naive and superficial.

Why hasn't this thread been moved to tv/movies section?

IAmSkinny:
Try and testify.

Pretty good rock song. I got to add it to my playlist.
Been listening to "Faceless by Red" recently. I think it is great and the lyrics is beautiful too.

IAmSkinny:
Have you heard believer by Imagine dragons?

No. But since you ask, guess I'll try it.

Who still listen to Rap, Hip Hop or R & B? These days I find quality music in Metal or Rock music. And I don't listen to Naija songs, I've always been drawn to the foreign albums.

Blackhawk01:
Am I the only lady doubting my gender now? I've been in love and I didn't do any of the acts listed...

Didn't do number 5?

MhizzAJ:
Not all women...Some...

'Most', not just 'some'. Especially the third and fifth in the list.

samtinx:
Mr Op,what about the 5 Reckless things men do for love

Now, that will be a fine topic for the future.

1. Unprotected sex before marriage

I am definitely not the biggest defender of sex before marriage but who am I to condemn those who indulge in it?
Now time has changed, all forms of contraceptives exist for both men and women and indulging in unprotected sex before marriage is open invitation to STDs and babies.
If in a moment of lust you fall into the trap of unprotected sex with a man that is not your husband, at best, all you will end up is a babymama.

2. Sending Nude pics

Life is unpredictable, phone or laptop could containing your nudes may be stolen and accessed by anyone, relationship may not last and your man may turn out a jerk.

One way or the other your pics may be shared publicly or someone in possesion may use them to blackmail you.
Send your nude pics to anyone and be prepared for a likely humiliation in future.

3. Demanding or Accepting gifts.

House bills, Money, lunch at 5 star restaurant. What are you even thinking, woman? Most of these men will demand something in return; sex, nude pics.... They'll hold you to ransom. Because there is really no free lunch in this world.

4. Forfeiting carreer/work

This applies to women who give up on carreer to remain a full time housewife. You may get away with this if you and up with a good spouse, which rarely happens.
Get an degree, acquire marketable skills, earn your own dough, even if you have to work from home. Or else, in case of divorce, death of husband or any circumstance that cancel your share of his wage, you are doomed.

5. Pretentious dressing

Basically, being fake. Especially when it comes to clothes and make up.
All those layers of foundation, mascara, lipstick, eye shadow and artificial hair may woo men towards you but you can't keep a make up forever. They'll eventually see the real face that pales in comparison and lose all their interest over night. Be confident in your own skin, stop being fake. Stop diguising yourself into something you are not.
Dress responsibly if you seek responsible men, rather than sex-maniacs

Mrbolt555:
21st century girls are so dumb. U think I chase. I will never chase u. If u like be the most beautiful bitch in the fvckked up world. Never. Rubbish hoes

Aww, so harsh. I know u feel hurt but it may not be her fault, maybe she is honestly bidding her time to decide the right thing.
Just leave her your contact, stay casual friend with her and move on. You've done your part, leave the ball in her court now. You don't have to chase any girl, especially with barely any sign that she likes you.

This article didn't even add Silent hill 2. I won't say this game or any other in the list is a tearjerker. Sometimes, video narrations are difficult to comprehend on a single playthrough and you have to resort to Wikipedia or online websites for a thorough understanding of the game story, this water's down the emotional impact of the story. Thus, at most, these game are depressing in that we keep thinking about the characters, sympathising for them but not so much that tears are shed.

I haven't played much of the games on this list but I'd add Silent hill 2, the latest game I have beaten. This game is horror, though not really scary but it deals heavily with the delusion and melancholy of the protagonist. You, the protagonist have lost everything but your own insanity keep you from admiting to reality and your pursuit for happiness continue to lead you down the deep dark deathly alley.

I wont spoil the game. Just play it, attentively follow the cutscene, read the memos, interact with the world. It is depressing.

Divay22:
Oya you people should come and apply o...
OP when wee the offer close?

Can't really say. I am not in a rush though. It all depends on what option fate brings

rebirthforgoody:
You need seven days novena, because only God can give you those requirements.

Two years ago, I met someone with most of those requirements but unfortunately I wasn't ready to settle down then. As of now, she is already engaged.

Danielmoore:
I Op what is your tribe

Igala, from middle belt

gmajor10:
There is a factory � in Ogun State that can build you these requirements listed above.

I appreciate the joke fella, but I need this to be taken seriously

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Peace To You all
Hi Ladies. Please contact me, If you meet these requirements and really serious about settling down for marital bliss. Email is; reformistdin@gmail.com. I am willing to share more about myself and answer all your questions.

Requirement

1. Age :30 to 33.
I am 31, will be 32 by October

2. Blood group: A-

3. Fluency in English and understand or study at least one of Greek, Aramaic or Arabic.
As a devoted student of of ancient Judeo-Christian religious texts, this is really important to me.

4. Hold a master degree in any professional course. Interest in pursuing a doctorate will be highly appealing.

5. Hard working and Financially stable.
I am a financially stable dealer of automobiles, but I want someone capable of standing on her own.

6. Must be willing to relocate with me to Greenland.
If things go according to plan, I'll be relocating there in a couple of years.

7. Skilled in bakery and farming.
Grew up on a farm but quit farming to pursue a master degree in Engineering. But I am a farm boy at the core and seek to return to farming any time soon. I love cooking and baking also.

8. Must be accepting of a nomadic lifestyle
At least in the earlier years of marriage, because I travel whole lot.

PS: It is a whole lot to demand I must admit, but I can do with any lady that meet any 5 or 6 from the above list.


NB: Dealbreakers

1. Heavy consumer of meat, diary, egg and processed food.

2. Adherent of mainstream organized religion. I want a open minded monotheist, that is not afraid to reject commonly held religious dogmas like hijab, christmas, Jerusalem or Mecca pilgrimage or predestination

3. Pet lovers and keepers. I can't stand cat, dog, monkey or even parrot.

4. Overweight or Obese

5. Immodest dressing, artificial attachments(like wigs), wearing make up like foundation, concealers, eye shadow or mascara.

6. Supporters of abortion, pure capitalism.
7. Smokers, drinkers, addicted to social media, video games, partying, porn and masturbation

Most girls like bad guys because they themselves are not good. Pretty face, stunning body, doesn't mean a good heart. These girls see masculinity in rudeness, arrogace, self centeredness not politeness, humility or generosity.

If you are genuinely nice, just give up sex until after marriage. You will be saving yourself a from a lot of pain. Try resist the urge, if you can't, masturbation can be relieving but don't get addicted.