Kissing the Quran:
“Kissing the Qur’aan has no reliable origin nor it is legislated. One should read it and act by it.”
[Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Noor ‘alad-Darb, vol1 p341]
Righteous Woman is Better than Hoor al ‘Ayn
السؤال: طيب بارك الله فيكم هذا السائل أحمد صالح يقول هل المرأة الصالحة في الدنيا تكون من الحور العين في الآخرة أرجو منكم الإفادة؟ الجواب
الشيخ: المرأة الصالحة في الدنيا يعني الزوجة تكون خيراً من الحور العين في الآخرة وأطيب وأرغب لزوجها فإن النبي صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم أخبر أن أول زمرة تدخل الجنة على مثل صورة القمر ليلة البدر.
Question: Will the righteous woman of the Dunya (worldly life) be from the Hoor Al-’Ayn (virgin women of Jannah) in the next life?
Answer: The righteous woman in the Dunya, meaning the wife, will be better, better smelling, and more desirable to her husband than the Hoor Al-’Ayn in the Aakhira (next life). Indeed the Prophet ﷺ informed us that the first group to enter Jannah will be like a shining like a full moon.[Sheikh ibn al ‘Uthaymeen; Nur ‘ala al Darb]
A message from Anonymous
assalammualaikum :) my family have a lot of debt. but, they said if they got a lot of money, they want to go hajj firstly before pay off their debts. what will you do firstly?go for hajj or pay off all of ur debts? and why? im so confused :(
Waalikum assalam wa rahmatu Allaahi wa barakatuh!
Question: I am a man who wants to fulfill the obligation of Hajj during this year. However, I borrowed some money from the bank and I repay it in monthly installments. The period of payment will not end until after six months from now. Is it obligatory upon me to perform Hajj and fulfill the obligation, while knowing that I borrowed some money before I thought about performing the obligation (of Hajj) and it was for another purpose?
Answer: If you were able to come up with the provisions for Hajj while paying off debt in its time, it is obligatory upon you to perform Hajj due to the generality of Allaah’s statement:
And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka’bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allâh, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence) (Aali Imran 3:97)
If you were not able to come up with provisions for Hajj while paying off the debt, you are not obligated to perform the Hajj. This is due to this noble Verse and what has come with the same meaning from the Hadiths related from the Messenger of Allaah sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam.
Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah, vol.4, p.62 Darussalam
Fatwa Two:
Q: Am I allowed to perform Hajj or `Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) if I happen to be indebted?I plan to pay my debts back after I return. Do I have to buy Ihram (clothing worn during the ritual state for Hajj and `Umrah) from my own money or is it permissible to take it as a gift from a fellow Muslim?
A: First: Financial capability is an essential requirement for Hajj. Once a Muslim is financially capable, Hajj becomes obligatory on them. In case of debt, the debtor may perform Hajj if Hajj does not prevent them form fulfilling their debts or if the creditor satisfactorily permits the debtor to perform it. Otherwise, just to be on the safe side, one may delay performing Hajj until after they repay their debt. However, their Hajj will be valid if they perform it.
Second: You are permitted to accept the gift as long as you know it was earned lawfully.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
[The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’]
Fatwa Three:
Question: A Muslim wanted to perform the obligatory Hajj whilst having an (outstanding) loan, so if he were to seek permission from the loaners and they permitted him to perform the Hajj, would his Hajj be acceptable?
Response: If the situation is as you have mentioned, with the permission of the loaners to perform Hajj before completing payment (of the loan), then there is no problem in performing the Hajj before completing the payment (of the loan). And there is no affect (upon the Hajj) for being a borrower from them in such a situation.
And with Allaah lies all the success, and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa,
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-‘Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Volume 11, Page 46, Fatwa No.5545
May Allaah make the path to Hajj and righteousness easy for you and your family and may it be accepted from you.
Women Being Careless in their Hijaab and Speech
Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan:
“It is upon the woman who fears Allaah and the hereafter to stay away from what many of the women are doing today such as being lackadaisical with the hijaab and easy-going with wearing decorative garments when going outside and being lax with using perfume when going out of the house and intermingling with men and joking with them.
Allaah, the Most High, said to His Prophet’s wives:
“Then do not be soft in speech, lest he in whose heart there is a disease (of fornication) should be moved with desire. But rather speak in an honorable manner.” [Ahzaab: 32]
If a woman has a need to speak to a man that is not one of her mahaarim, she may speak to him, but with a casual tone that has no softness or gentleness in it, and not in a joking or laughing manner.
Rather her speech must be ordinary and in accordance with what necessity dictates – i.e. a question and an answer – as per the need only.
She must not speak in a tone that appears friendly, laughing or teasing, or in a mellow or beautiful voice, thus stirring the desire of the one who has a disease in his heart. This is based on Allaah’s saying:
“But rather speak in an honorable manner.” [Ahzaab: 32]
So the Muslim women of today must fear Allaah with respect to themselves and their societies.”
[Taken from “Four Essays On The Obligation Of Veiling”. Chapter: “Advice To Muslim Women” by Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan, p. 72]
Advice to Muslim Women
Allaah says:
“Then do not be soft in speech, lest he in whose heart there is a disease (of fornication) should be moved with desire. But rather speak in an honorable manner. And stay in your houses and do not openly display yourselves like that of the days of ignorance.” [Ahzaab: 32-33]
Shaykh Bin Baaz comments:
“In this ayah, Allaah forbids the wives of the noble Prophet, the Mothers of the Believers – who are from amongst the best and purest of women – from speaking softly to men, which means making the voice sound gentle and pleasant…
Allaah further commands the women to stay in their homes and forbids them from indecently exposing themselves as the women would do in the days of ignorance (jaahiliyyah)…
This is because of what is found in that form great mischief, overwhelming temptation and an incitement of male hearts towards embarking on the means of fornication.
So if it is the case that Allaah warned the Mothers of the Believers from these evil things, in spite of their uprightness, strong faith and pure nature, then this means that all women besides them take more precedence in this matter.
They are more deserving of being warned and forbidden, and they have more right that we fear for them the causes of fitnah.”
[Taken from “Four Essays On The Obligation Of Veiling”. Chapter: “The Dangers Of Tabarruj (Immoral Exposure)”, by Shaykh Bin Baaz, Pp. 11-12
A message from Anonymous
Salam~ There is no mosque in my area (the closest one is an hour away and I don't have a car), so I was wondering if it would be okay for me to go to another place of worship such as a chapel or church. I feel very far away from Allah lately, and I need a safe place to ask him for answers. If I do go to another place, would I still need to cover as though I was attending a mosque, or no? I don't usually wear hijab... Thanks, sister.
Waalikum assalam wa rahmatu Allaahi wa barakatuh
I need you to clarify in shaa Allaah. Do you mean go to a Church during a time where there is a service running? Or just at a random time when no one is in that Church? Either way, there is a difference of opinion on whether one is allowed to enter a Church or not-however, most of the ulemaa say it’s forbidden.
If the reason for going to the Church is to show that Islam is tolerant and lenient, then it is haram to enter it. However, if by going to the Church and giving da’wah will cause people to realize how powerful of a religion Islaam is and how it is spreading, then that is when it is permissible. [fatwa by ibn al ‘uthaymeen]
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:
Jibreel promised to come to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) but he was late and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) grew concerned. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) went out and saw him, and he told him of his concern and he said to him: “We [angels] do not enter a house in which there is an image or a dog.”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5960).
Churches contain statues and pictures. And the angels do not enter such a place- so how would you feel blessed and at peace knowing the angels aren’t surrounding you, and won’t even enter into the place you’re in?
Also another point, the best prayer and worship for a woman is her own home. The Prophet SallaAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:
“Do not prevent your women from going to the mosque, even though their houses are better for them.”
[Reported by Abu Dawud in al-Sunan]
Seek closeness to Allaah through salaah and duaa from your own home because that is better for you in shaa Allaah. Allaah is always listening, so don’t hesitate to call upon Him at any time.
Finally, about covering. Ukhti I advise you to fear Allaah and obey Him. How do you expect Him to bless you and grant you ease and success if you are not even obeying His commands? Hijaab is not a choice ukhti. I understand the struggles and I am in no way judging you or trying to be harsh. I want to remind you for verily a reminder benefits the believers. I care about you and want the best for you as you are my sister in Islaam. Imagine if you died right now.. are you safe from Hellfire? Is Allaah swt pleased with you? Make duaa that Allaah eases your affairs and makes hijaab easy for you. I will keep you in my duaas in shaa Allaah <3
Please refer to the following fatawa:
As for hijaab, refer to these:
May Allaah ease your affairs and guide you. May He make obeying Him an easy task for you. Ameen.
'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz: No living creature is there on the earth, but its provision is from Allaah
Question: Allaah Almighty says: And no living creature is there on earth but its provision is due from Allaah. [Hud 11:6] Here, Allaah Almighty imposed upon Himself the feeding of every living creature on earth, be it a person, creature or whatever it is. How do we explain droughts and famines that take place in the African Continent?
Answer: The verses meaning is clear; however, whatever Allaah Almighty decrees in terms of disaster or drought, then it may only hurt a person when his decreed time and provision have expired. But whoever still has life and provision written for him, Allaah Almighty directs that provision to him, in many ways - some of which a person may know and some of which he does not, for Allaah Almighty says:
And whoever fears Allaah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty. And He will provide for him where he never could imagine. [At-Talaq 65:2,3]
And:
And so many a living creature there is, that carries not its own provision! Allaah provides for it and for you. [Al-Ankabut 29:60]
And the Messenger of Allaah said.
A person does not die until he takes his full share of provision and time. [Musnad Al-Bazzar no. 2914 and Ibn Majah no. 2144]
May Allaah guide us all to what is right.
Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 7 Page 109
Praying Without Socks or With a Short Garment
- Questioner: Our teacher, many women go to the masjid for prayer without socks, they perform their prayer without socks.
- Shaikh Al-Albani: Whether they go or not (to the masjid) their prayer in their houses without socks is an invalid prayer.
- Questioner: Even in the house?
- Shaikh Al-Albani: Even in the house, so how about the masjid?
- Questioner: May Allah reward you.
- Shaikh Al-Albani: And you also.
- Another Questioner: Even if she completely covers her feet?
- Shaikh Al-Albani: How do you imagine that she covers her feet? In the present day there are no women who drag their garments (because of it being long), but if you can picture this case then the prayer is correct, and the issue is that her feet are uncovered, however if her feet are covered, for example: her dress is loose and long where it covers her feet, then this is what is wanted from the women when she prays in her home or in the masjid, but sadly today women don’t have long clothing.
- Questioner: Ok, do the socks cover, O teacher?
- Shaikh Al-Albani: The socks cover and don’t cover. They cover the color of the skin, but they don’t cover the shape of the foot, therefore from the conditions of the garment that covers the private parts for men – aside from women – is that it is not transparent where the color of the skin is visible, and it is not tight where it defines the body part. So the garment is not permissible unless it contains these two characteristics, it’s not transparent and not tight.
- Questioner: Ok, do the socks define the body part?
- Shaikh Al-Albani: Absolutely, they define.
- Questioner: Ok, how do they cover in prayer?
- Shaikh Al-Albani: With time they cover; they cover and don’t cover. And I explained to you in detail how they cover and don’t cover.
- Questioner: Meaning, the woman must wear socks in prayer?
- Shaikh Al-Albani: I said, and I am still saying – she must cover her feet with a loose and wide garment, as for the socks they cover and they don’t cover, my words are clear.
- Questioner: Is it better to wear socks?
- Shaikh Al-Albani: If her garment is long […] if her garment is long where it covers her feet whether she wears socks or not, what is meant is a covering that is not tight or transparent. Socks without a garment over them define the body part, but they cover the skin color and this is not enough, so it is necessary for the garment to cover the color and the shape.
- Questioner: Our teacher, in regards to nullification of the prayer, but they don’t have knowledge of these things.
- Shaikh Al-Albani: Yes, they don’t have knowledge but they can learn, so if they learn and remain lenient then their prayer is invalid.
- Tape 4 of “Silsilat al Huda wan Noor”
- Translated by Abu Musa Muhammad Sulieman
A message from Anonymous
assalaamualaykum.Hope you are well inshaaAllaah. Can't find an answer on this. For isha, the time is up to midnight. How is that calculated, our midnight, 12 or the middle of maghrib to isha. Pleased if you can answer this if not it's okay.
Waalikum assalam wa rahmatu Allaahi wa barakatuh
Alhamdulilaah, and may you be in the best state of health and eemaan.
When it says midnight, it literally means middle of the night, not what we know as midnight (12am). So we take the hours between Maghrib and fajr, and divide it in half. That would be the ending time for ishaa. So for example, say Maghrib is at 5:30 and fajr is at 6am. The time between them is 12 hours and 30 min. We take half of that and it equals 6 hours and 15 minutes. so we add the 6:15 to the 5:30pm Maghrib timing and that equals 11:45 pm. And that would be the ending time for ishaa. Make sense?
Here is a fatwa in shaa Allaah for proof.
And a fatwa on delaying salatul Isha.
Baraka Allaahu feekum wa bil Lahi at tawfeeq.
A message from Anonymous
Assalamualaikum oukhti. Is music haram? And why are drums halal but not other instruments?
Waalikum assalam wa rahmatu Allaahi wa barakatuh
Na’am. There are a lot of proofs on the prohibition of music.
Allaah says in Soorat Luqmaan (interpretation of the meaning):
“And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e. music, singing) to mislead (men) from the path of Allaah…” [Luqmaan 31:6]
The Prophet (sallaAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
Verily, among my Ummah (nation) there will be people who will deem as lawful: Hir (illegal sexual intercourse), silk, Khamr (alcohol) and musical instruments.
Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
The view of the four Imams is that all kinds of musical instruments are haraam. It was reported in Saheeh al-Bukhaari and elsewhere that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said that there would be among his ummah those who would allow zinaa, silk, alcohol and musical instruments, and he said that they would be transformed into monkeys and pigs… None of the followers of the imams mentioned any dispute concerning the matter of music.
(al-Majmoo’, 11/576).
Please refer to these fatawa for more information:
- The Islamic Ruling on Music and Singing [This in itself will suffice ma shaa Allaah it has all the proofs needed]
- Ruling on Listening to Music
- Another Ruling on Listening to Music
As for the second part of your question, Allaahu a’lam. I’d suggest looking at the first link I provided for it talks about the daff.
Baraka Allaahu feekum and may Allaah grant us success and keep the haram away from us.
A message from Anonymous
salam alaykum, do you believe women have to wear the niqab ? or it's not an obligation?
Waalikum assalam wa rahmatu Allaahi wa barakatuh
Na’am, I believe niqaab is fard. The proofs for it being fard are stronger and even the ulemaa that say it’s not fard agree that it becomes fard in times of fitnah. And nowadays there is a lot of fitnah. Women are not dressing properly- they are adorning themselves, everything is mixed- universities, work, school, gatherings, etc.
There are two major opinions when it comes to niqaab.
- It’s Fard
- It’s mustahhab [recommended] but becomes fard in times of fitnah
So in the end, both opinions agree that it is fard.
The hadith that people use against niqab being fard in which the Prophet (sallaAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) pointed to the face and hands as the only things to show is actually a weak hadith and has a break in the narrations.
The hadeeth of Ayeshah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) when Asmaa (Radhiallaahu Ánha) the daughter of Abu Bakr came to the Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) while wearing thin clothing. He approached her and said: ‘O Asmaa! When a girl reaches the menstrual age, it is not proper that anything should remain exposed except this and this. He pointed to the face and hands.
This hadeeth is weak for two reasons:
- There is no link between Ayeshah (Radhiallaahu Ánha) and Khalid bin Dareek, who narrated the hadith from her. And in every chain of narrators Khalid bin Dareek is mentioned.
- In the chain of narrators Sa’eed bin Basheer appears, who is known by most of the Muhaditheen as being a weak narrator.
[Ibn ‘Uthaymeen]
This has been mentioned by Imaam Ahmad bin Hanbal (Rahimahullah), An-Nasai (Rahimahullah), Ibn Madeeni (Rahimahullah) and Ibn Ma’een (Rahimahullah). This is also why Imaam Bukhari (Rahimahullah) and Muslim (Rahimahullah) did not except this hadeeth to be in their books. (From Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen in the book “Hijaab” pages # 17 and 18.)
An other thing that shows the weakness of this hadith is that after the ayah for hijab (Surah Al-Ahzaab – Verse #59) was revealed then the women of Sahaba wore a complete veil and covered the faces and hands. This includes Asmaa (Radhiallaahu Ánha) the daughter of Abu Bakr, who is supposed to have narrated this hadeeth. Asmaa (Radhiallaahu Ánha) covered herself completely including the face, this has been narrated in authentic hadeeth in Imaam Malik’s “Muwatta Book 20 Hadeeth # 20.5.16.”
The proof for niqaab is in Surat al-Ahzaab ayah 59:
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَاجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَاء الْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلابِيبِهِنَّ ذَلِكَ أَدْنَى أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلا يُؤْذَيْنَ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا
O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils)* all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
*the arabic word here is Jalabeeb (plural of Jalbaab), which is the loose outer garment that covers all a woman’s body. It says here to use the Jalabeeb to cover all, and scholars say this means to use it to cover her head (agree upon by all scholars) and her face (agreed by many scholars, not all) and one or both eyes, in order for it to be known that she is a free woman and so not to be exposed to any harm.
The Jilbaab is supposed to start from the head to your toes not from the shoulder down. Therefore, the face is covered as well.
‘Aisha [radiaAllaahu ‘anha] used to say:
“When (the Verse): ‘They should draw their veils over their necks and bosoms,’ was revealed, (the ladies) cut their waist sheets at the edges and covered their faces with the cut pieces.”
[Bukhari 6/282]
Umm Salamah said:
When the verse “That they should cast their outer garments over their persons” was revealed, the women of Ansar came out as if they had crows over their heads by wearing outer garments. [Abu Dawud]
In Tafseer ibn Katheer:
“Allah commanded the muslim women to cover this sheet on top of them to cover their bodies except one eye, when it is necessary for them to come out of their homes.”
Tafseer - Commentary by Ibn Jarir and Ahkam-ul-Quran, Vol.III, p.457
Imam Muhammad bin Sirin said: “When I asked Ubaida bin Sufyan bin al-Harith (ra) the meaning of this verse and how the jalbaab was to worn, he demonstrated it to me by pulling a sheet of cloth over his head to cover his entire body, leaving the left eye uncovered. This was also the explanation of the word ‘Alaihinna in this verse”
Tafseer - Alu’si, Rul-ul-Ma’ani, Vol. 22, p. 89
“Ibn Jarir Tabari and Ibn Al-Mundhir described the method of wearing the jalbaab according to Ibn Abbas (ra) and Qatadah (ra). The sheet should be wrapped around from the top, covering the forehead, then bringing one side of the sheet to cover the face below the eyes so that most of the face and the upper body is covered. This will leave both eyes uncovered (which is allowed in necessity).
More proof for niqaab:
Narrated ‘Aisha (RA) who said, “The riders would pass us while we were with the Messenger of Allah (sallaAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). When they got close to us, we would draw our outer cloak from our heads over our faces. When they passed by, we would uncover our faces.”
[Abu Dawud, Ahmad, Ibn Majah -Saheeh according to al-Albaanee]
When a woman wears makeup out, has a nose piercing or any other type of face adornment, it becomes obligatory for her to veil her face. And to be honest, proper hijab is rarely practiced nowadays.
Please read the following links:
- The Obligation of Veiling the Face and Hands
- Sheikh al Albaanee’s view on Niqaab
- What the Salaf said about Niqaab
- Ruling on Niqaab in Non-Muslim Countries
- Essays on the Niqaab
May Allaah swt make it easy for all the sisters to wear niqaab and obey their Lord. May they be rewarded for their intentions and their striving. May He set keep all the sisters who do wear niqaab steadfast.
I hope this was sufficient. Baraka Allaahu feekum.
A message from Anonymous
Asalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu! I wanted to ask you about lotions, face creams, hair products and all that business. Most products contain some sort of alcohol. My face gets so dry in the winter and I like to keep my hair nice when I'm at home, but I can't use anything because I don't know if they're permissable, or okay to pray in. I get such a headache at the store when trying to find something, I just end up leaving with buying. Please help! May Allah bless and reward you.
Waalikum assalam wa rahamtu Allaahi wa barakatuh
Please read this in shaa Allaah.
The Prophet (sallaAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited.
So if the amount of alcohol in these products intoxicates in a large amount, then they become impermissible. However, if the amount is so small that even in a large amount it doesn’t intoxicate, then it is permissible.
Wa Allaahu a’lam. If you go to alifta.com and search ‘alcohol’ or ‘cosmetics’ or something of that sort, you will find a bunch of fatawa regarding this.
Wa feekum baraka Allaah.
The Ruling of Niqaab in non-Muslim countries
May Allaah swt make it easy on all the sisters to wear niqaab.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم: Writing "Ya Allaah" and "Ya Muhammad"
The Question: A lot of what we see in certain Masajid is ‘Ya Allaah & Ya Muhammad’ (O Allaah & O Muhammad) written on the Mihrab, is it permissible to pray in the likes of these Masajid?
The answer: This is clear from what we have seen in Pakistan and Afghanistan – with great regret – I swear by Allaah we saw this written in the cars of the Mujahideen; actually those who claim to be Mujahideen! And they would not accept any advice, they would continue upon these aspects of Shirk! You would see it written in their shops and their Masajid: ‘Ya Allaah, Ya Ali, Ya Ghawth, Ya Hussain, Ya AbdulQadir, Ya such and such!!’ as well as other aspects of Shirk!
Seeking aid from other than Allaah is Shirk; by saying ‘Ya Muhammad’, then this is committing Shirk with Allaah (associating partners to Allaah). Muhammad was the Messenger of Allaah, the slave of Allaah and His Messenger –alayhi as-Sallat wa Sallam. Therefore, if one says ‘Ya Allaah and Ya Muhammad’, then that person has made Muhammad as an equal to Allaah Tabaraka wa Ta’ala.
The Messenger –alayhi as-Sallat wa Sallam- did not come except to destroy this polytheism, and to rectify the deviated nation and at the head of what they had was committing Shirk (associating) with Allaah -Azza wa Jal. The Messenger came to purify the Dunyaa, the hearts, the minds and intellects from Shirk with Allaah –Azza wa Jal- and the filth connected with Shirk.
He –alayhi as-Sallat wa Sallam- taught us pure Tawheed with the texts of the Qur’aan, the texts of the Sunnah and practically implementing them. He –alayhi as-Sallat wa Sallam- ordered us to level the graves, and to destroy idols.
The Messenger –alayhi as-Sallat wa Sallam- said:
‘Do not undertake journeys except to three Masajid – only these, not to graves, nor any place [for worship] – the Masjid al-Haraam, and this masjid of mine, and Masjid al-Aqsa.’
This is because these Masajid were built by the Prophets for the Tawheed of Allaah having Ikhlaas (Sincerity) of the Deen for Allaah – Azza wa Jal.
This action of writing ‘Allaah & Muhammad’ began in al-Madinah – since we know these things we can evaluate it – we knew the plots of the Ahl-ul-Bida’.
There was a man named Siraaj Rahman a colleague of mine in the University and he was from the students of Abul-Hasan an-Nadawi – I don’t know whether – I saw this in Kenya or a story had been narrated to him that this had begun to spread in al-Madinah. Anyway, he mentioned that Abul-Hasan an-Nadawi said the statement: ‘Allaah & Muhammad’ and this is disbelief, what they mean by this is that Muhammad is a partner to Allaah –Azza wa Jal; Allaah & Muhammad are equal.
There is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah; I testify that there is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah, I testify that there is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah and I testify that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger; this is the highest status for this Noble Prophet –alayhi as-Sallat wa Sallam.
The Messenger -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- said:
‘Do not over praise me, like the Christians over praised the son of Maryam. Indeed I am a slave of Allaah and His Messenger.’
I have seen this clearly and I would have waged war against it, and if I saw it in a Masjid I would advise the Imam of the Masjid. Likewise in Masjid al-Qiblatayn – Masjid al-Amoodi -, I spoke to the Imam, but he did not do anything! So I spoke to al-Amoodi who was responsible for the Masjid, and he hastened – may Allaah reward him with goodness- and effaced these things.
And in the Masjid near my home in al-Madina they had written ‘Allaah & Muhammad’ so I advised the Imam and he said: ‘we will change it, we will change it.’ But he kept postponing it and did not change it! There was a good young man present who said: ‘I’ll sort it out.’ Then he went and covered it, and that was the end of that, and all praise be to Allaah.
One day I was coming from Batthan and entered Madinah and there was a pickup truck in front of me and it had ‘Ya Allaah Ya Muhammad’ written on it in red. So I followed him and he began speeding up, he noticed that I was following him, so he began to speed up even more, so I gave chase and pursued him until we reached Qurban, he stopped his car and got out and said to me: ‘Shall I wipe it off?’ and I hadn’t even spoken to him yet! He knew and felt this is what I was pursuing him about, so I told him ‘Yes, wipe it off.’
This confirms that there is a battle going on, the battle of these grave worshipping deviants in the land of Tawheed!
