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Questions and Answers to the Ulemah
(Translated by Abdulilah Lahmami) |
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Taharah - Purification |
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Question 1 |
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Can one wear crocodile skin garments
such as shoes, bags and coats? |
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Answer: |
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No this is not allowed. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree [5th
Shawaal 1427 26 oct 2006-11-01] |
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Question 2 |
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Concerning the urine of baby boys and
girls if it comes upon ones clothes what should they do? |
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Answer: |
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As for the urine of baby boys that
gets on one’s clothes then those baby boys who haven’t
had solid food then one only sprinkles water over it.
As for the urine of the baby girls then it is washed.
The reason has not been mentioned in the hadeeth. Some
scholars say that the urine of boys spreads to different
areas and that is the wisdom behind only sprinkling the
water over it while the urine of baby girls is limited
to one place so it is washed with water. However, Allaah
knows best as to the wisdom behind it as no specific text
has been mentioned in this regard. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree [25th
Dhul Qa'dah 1426 – 16th December 2006] |
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Question 3 |
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When changing nappies does one have
to make wudu if they touch the baby's private parts? |
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Answer: |
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When changing a baby's nappy it is
preferable to make wudu if one touches their private parts
but not obligatory. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree |
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Question 4 |
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As for the way I do the Tayamum, I
hit the clay dish with both hands, blow my hands, wipe
my face, and then wipe my right palm over my left hand
and then my left palm over my right hand. Is the clay
dish I use and the way I do tayammum alright?
Please advise me.
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Answer: |
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there is no harm in using stone to
perform the Tayamum, you hit the ground or stone once
then pass your left palm over the back of you right hand
and right palm over the back of your left hand then wipe
your face with your hands and your tayammum is complete.
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree |
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Salaat – The Prayer |
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Question 1 |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd was asked concerning
a person who is not able to attend the Friday prayers
since the masjid is too far and he would not be able to
make it to the masjid and back to work, can he establish
the Friday prayer at his workplace with a group of fellow
Muslims? |
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Answer: |
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If the situation is as is mentioned
then is it allowed to do that. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree |
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Question 2 |
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What is upon us in regards to the Amir/Leader
of the Masjid? What if the Imam falls into innovation? |
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Answer: |
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It is obligatory to know that there
isn’t actually something called an Amir of the Masjid
or community. In a non-Muslim country, whoever builds
the Masjid, they are the ones who take care of the Masjid;
they appoint an Imaam, a Mu’adhin, care taker. They
take care of the affairs of expenses etc. They are only
responsible for the Imaam and Muaadhin and don’t
have authority over the people. If the Imaam falls into
innovation, he is to be advised. You can pray in his Masjid
as long as he is upon Sunnah and his innovation is not
disbelief or shirk. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree |
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Question 3 |
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What age is it obligatory for a girl
to pray the five daily prayers and fast? |
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Answer: |
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In most cases and areas (around the
world) the age of puberty is 15 years. The signs of puberty
are wet dreams, hair on the private parts, pregnancy,
if she is married or starts the menses. |
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Question 4 |
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The prayer of the traveler - Could
anyone clarify for me the prayer of the traveler? |
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Answer: |
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The traveler begins to shorten the
4 unit prayers once they leave their city of residence
until they return. So for example, the people of Madinah
begin their shortening of prayers once they reach the
airport which is situated just outside Madinah. As for
combining the prayers, the sheikh said: the best prayer
is that which is prayed on time as the Messenger sallaallaahu
'alaihi wa sallam explained but if one has a need to join
the Zhohr and ‘Asr prayer and likewise the Maghrib
and ‘Isha prayers, they can do so as this is an
ease which Allaah has provided for the traveller. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (Date:
Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 1:43 AM) |
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Siyaam - Fasting |
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Question 1 |
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Is it permissible for a pregnant woman
who is sick to stay at home and miss the ‘Eed prayer? |
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Answer: |
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Yes it is allowed for her not to go
to the ‘Eed prayer due to sickness |
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Sheikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab Al- Banna
(3rd Shawaal 1426) |
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Question 2 |
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Can a pregnant woman break her fast? |
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Answer: |
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Firstly, every Muslim must know,
male and female, that pregnancy on its own is not a
reason for someone to break their fast. Rather, the
pregnant woman has also been addressed to fast the month
of Ramadan. For it is only one month in the year and
a pillar in Islam.
Secondly, if the pregnant woman sees some sickness
(due to her fasting) such that the fasting becomes difficult
while pregnant, for example, she vomits or she gets
headaches, in this situation she can break her fast
and fulfill the fast afterwards.
Thirdly, If the pregnancy affects her unborn child
such that she knows this by way of a trustworthy Muslim
doctor (male or female) then she may break her fast
also.
If she cannot find a Muslim doctor then a non Muslim
doctor who is known for his skill in this field.
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (8
Ramadan 1426) |
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Question 3 |
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What advice can you give us for this
month of Ramadan? |
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Answer: |
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Let it be clear to every male and female
Muslim that fasting is not prescribed to just keep away
from food and drink but it also includes keeping away
from evil actions. The Messenger sallallaahu 'alaihi wa
sallam said that whoever does not leave evil talk while
fasting then Allaah has no need that he leaves his food
and drink. One should strive to benefit much in this month
and strive to do good deeds. One should fulfill the obligations
and is encouraged to perform the extra duties. In this
month the good deeds are magnified and the sins are forgiven.
So I advise you to guard the obligations of Allaah, those
obligatory duties such as the Prayer and the Zakah (Charity).
I advise you to be righteous to your parents and to keep
the ties with your family. You must fulfill your trusts
and be truthful in speech. You must fulfill your promises
and oaths and other than that from the good deeds. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (8
Ramadan 1426) |
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Question 4 |
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During ‘Eed prayer, some people
say that you shouldn't hug each other as it is not from
the sunnah, what do you say? |
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Answer: |
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I say that there is no harm in this
as some of the pious predecessors did it. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree |
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Hajj- Pilgrimage |
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Question 1 |
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Is one allowed to use perfumed soap
while in Ihraam? |
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Answer: |
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The prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa
allam forbade one to put Zafran or Waras in the state
of ihram. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (25th
Dhul Qa'dah 1426 – 16th December 2006) |
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Question 2 |
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Can one perform ‘Umrah with their
wife even if they have a debt? |
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Answer: |
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I advise you to perform the ‘Umrah
with your wife if you haven't done so and as for the debt
then what is known is that you can pay it off monthly
and still perform the ‘Umrah. |
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Sheikh Ubayd al-Jaabiree (6th March
2008 - 28 2 1429) |
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Buying and selling |
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Question 1 |
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Can a female Muslim work as a baby
item seller (sales girl for WOMEN) in a shop as some female
customers would only like to speak to a sales girl? |
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Answer: |
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This is allowed if she is appropriately
dressed and is modest and shy. |
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Sheikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab Al- Banna
(3rd Shawaal 1426) |
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Question 2 |
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Is it permissible to buy and sell shares? |
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Answer: |
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There is no harm in buying and selling
shares so long as the company is dealing with halaal merchandise.
However, it is not allowed to invest in a company that
is dealing with Riba (usury) even if it is less than 5
% as you will be aiding them in that which is haraam.
Allaah knows best. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree (6th
March 2008 - 28 2 1429) |
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Question 3 |
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If a Muslim owns rentable space can
he rent it out to companies for storage of pork or liquor? |
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This is not permissible. |
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Sheikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab Al- Banna
(3rd Shawaal 1426) |
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Question 4 |
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I have property that isn’t complete
and I intend to live in it, must I pay zakaat on it? |
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so long as it is not for business of
buying and selling and you intend it to live in it, then
there is no Zakah on that |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree (27
May 2007 -11/5/1428) |
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Marriage, Family life and Women |
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Question 1 |
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I was married to a revert but then
she left Islam and is raising my children upon disbelief.
Am I accountable to Allaah if they stray as I only get
to see them once a week. |
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There is no power and might except
with Allaah, the only thing you can do is to show love
to your children and make them love Islam and hate disbelief
that your former wife is upon, inshaallaah when they get
older they will see that you are upon the truth and she
is upon disbelief. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree (Friday
26th dhul Hijjah 1426/ jan2006) |
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Question 2 |
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My husband talks to women on the internet
and on the phone for long periods of time, what should
I do? |
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If he is speaking to women in a bad
way meaning that he is speaking to them not about affairs
of the religion but about indecent affairs then you should
try to bring about fear of Allaah in him, such that he
stops this action. And be patient with him while advising
him that he may change and become upright. Nowadays, there
is much of this on the internet. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree (14
Jumada 1 1427 / 10th June 2006-06-11) |
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Question 3 |
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O Sheikh what if a student of knowledge
is asked to teach sisters in a mosque with a screen between
them and him? |
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I advise that the one who does this
is mature in age, one who is pious, knowledgeable and
upright and besides the sisters can benefit from the general
lessons (where both men and women are partitioned off).
If there is a knowledgeable sister amongst them then she
can teach them. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree |
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Question 4 |
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O sheikh, I live too close to my co-wife
and she harms me what advice do you have? |
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It is upon the woman to be patient
since the husband may not be able to afford another place
far away from his other wife. Secondly, it is upon the
husband not to be weak rather he should be just and not
allow one wife to harm and oppress the other. |
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Question 5 |
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…with regards the rights of a
woman upon her husband during her 'Iddah period. |
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Answer: |
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If he has divorced her 3 times then
no housing and clothing and maintenance is upon him unless
she is pregnant then he provides for her until she gives
birth and thereafter he has to pay maintenance for the
child.
If she is divorced less than three times then upon him
is to provide for her food and clothing and housing.
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (3rd
Ramadan 1427 fajr) |
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Question 6 |
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Can a sister over-ride her wali (guardian)
if he doesn’t marry her to a religious brother? |
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She should be patient and try to convince
her wali of the good nature of the brother who has proposed
and not rush into leaving the rights of those Allaah has
placed for her own protection. This is a common practice
we find in many who are quick to override their wali and
this only causes more problems, had they waited and tried
to convince their wali in a good way, problems would have
been solved but the people are hasty. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (29
shawaal 1427) |
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Question 7 |
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What advice can you give with regards
answering questions concerning marriage relations if children
are present? |
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Answer: |
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When delivering lectures or a lesson,
the teacher should be careful as to what they say to the
audience if there are children present. For example, he
should not be too explicit with regards answering questions
on marriage relations between the husband and wife. |
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Question 8 |
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What is the ruling regarding embracing
a brother before leaving to go on a journey? Is it from
the Sunnah? |
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Embracing is for when one meets a person
who has come back from a journey not going on one. |
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Sheikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab Al- Banna |
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Question 9 |
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Is lengthening hair using yarn or any
other substance allowed? |
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Allaah curses the women who lengthen
their hair artificially. This is not allowed. |
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Sheikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab Al- Banna
(3rd Shawaal 1426) |
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Question 10 |
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If a brother has 2 wives and one goes
away for a week or so (to her family). Can he stay every
night with the wife who is with him or should he stay
in the other empty flat every other night? |
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So long as his first wife has gone
away out of her own choice then it is allowed for him
to stay with his other wife until his first wife returns.
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Sheikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab Al- Banna
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Question 11 |
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O sheikh, a woman is complaining that
her husband enters her from behind (anus) and also while
she is in her menses, she cries and tries to fight him
off but he gets the better of her, what does she do? |
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This man is majnoon (crazy), if she
lives in the land of the Muslims then she should go to
the authorities and raise her complaint to them but if
she doesn't then she speaks to her wali (guardian) and
also let it be known that this is a reason for her to
be separated from him. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (16th
Shawaal 1426) |
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Question 12 |
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Is it allowed for a pregnant woman
and her husband to seek from the doctor to know the sex
of the fetus? |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd said that which
he has memorized from the Scholars of Knowledge on this
issue is; there are two situations to this issue:
First- Before the fetus is formed, this is at about
four months, it is not allowed to ask the sex of it
because it has not been formed and Allaah alone knows
the sex of the fetus. Second- After the fetus is formed,
it is allowed to ask. The doctor then has the ability
to know the sex of the fetus.
However Sheikh ‘Ubayd advised that it is better
not to do this (ask the sex of the fetus) because some
people love to have a son and if the doctor says that
it is female then they may feel unhappy due to the news
(even though there is much reward for bring up daughters
correctly). |
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Question 13 |
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Are highlights for women’s hair
allowed? |
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Some highlights that women use for
the hair do not allow water to reach the skin and therefore
are not allowed to be used (since if they were allowed
then wudu would not be complete), however, if the highlights
used do allow water to reach the skin then they are allowed
to be used by women for their hair. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (24
1 2008 – 16 – 1 – 1429) |
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Manhaj - Methodology |
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Question 1 |
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What should we do to protect our deen
in some Muslim countries such as Pakistan where there
is much corruption and sins are widespread, is it recommended
to go back to non-Muslim countries where there are more
salafees and the dawah is more stronger? |
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If you cannot practice your deen where
you are in Pakistan as you are surrounded by deviants
and deviations then you can go back and live amongst strong
salafi communities such as in Birmingham with your brothers
in Makataba salafiyyah.
Sheikh position is that if you are the few and weak
then do not put yourself in a situation that will bring
harm but refute innovations without mentioning names.
Busy yourselves with knowledge so the people know that
is what you are about and the people come to you to
benefit with beautiful preaching and wisdom. Connect
to the people of knowledge. |
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Question 2 |
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What are the conditions of translating
books and tapes from the scholars? |
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The translator must be trustworthy
and must be precise in what he translates as it is a trust. |
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Question 3 |
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What advice do you give us O sheikh? |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree answers:
- To occupy ones time, that which
is personal and general with the knowledge of the
sharee'ah which leads to understanding the religion
of Allaah. In the beginning of that the belief and
fiqh of practical worship like the prayer.
- To spread the Sunnah with wisdom
and beautiful preaching.
- To refute that which reaches you
from the innovations with proof and in a manner by
which people will understand and bring contentment.
- I advise the Salafees to be welcoming
and to solve the differences between them.
- Seeking advice from the scholars
and honourable ones those who are known for their
firmness upon knowledge and correct belief and methodology
until you are able to sort out the differences far
away from extremism.
- Do no put yourself in the situation
of arguing with the people of desires for that sickens
the heart and wastes time and allows the innovators
to mention their doubts.
- Show the beauty of Islam in front
of your neighbours from other than the Muslims such
as honesty, upholding trusts, fulfilling promises
and oaths, and be kind and generous to the neighbours
and fulfill the obligatory rights of the people.
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The Quran |
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Question 1 |
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Is there a time frame to finish reciting
the whole of the Quraan? Is it allowed to finish reciting
the Quraan in a day? |
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Answer: |
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Sheikh Muhammad al Banna said that
Sheikh Ibn ‘Uthaimeen used to complete it in a day
and I complete it about twice in a week. |
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I said: is not there a prohibition
for reciting the Quran in less than 3 days? |
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Sheikh Muhammad Al-Banna replied: the
hadeeth says the one who recites it in less than 3 days
doesn't understand what he is reciting, so I see that
the one who has memorized the Quran can recite it in this
time as a way of revising. Due to my age, I prefer not
to read other books other than the Quran. I can remember
what I have recited from the Quran but with other books
they take longer to read and once you have read them you
forget their contents. As for the student of knowledge
then they must also read Islamic books from the scholars
to have a good understanding also.
The sheikh advises that the students of knowledge learn
the chapter headings of Imam al Bukhaaree from Saheeh
al-Bukhaaree as in them there is a lot of benefit in
Aqeedah and fiqh. |
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Sheikh Muhammad Abdul-Wahhab Al- Banna
(3rd Shawaal 1426) |
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Question 2 |
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Is it permissible to earn a living
from teaching the Qur’aan? |
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I advise you not make the Qur’aan
the way to earn your living. However, if there comes an
opportunity in your community to occupy your time like
this, then there is no problem. |
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(Sheikh ‘Abdulmuhsin explained
this to mean that the masjid where you are appointed to
teach children and adults, not that you actually give
a certain fee per student but rather the masjid allocating
that for you).[Sunan Ibn Maajah class]. |
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Manners |
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Question 1 |
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Must one cover the food before they
sleep at night? |
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Answer: |
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(Regarding covering the utensils sheikh
Ubayd picked up a glass and turned it upside down) and
said cover your utensils as a disease may fall into it
during the night as the Prophet sallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam mentioned.
I asked him what if we wake up in the morning and realize
that food hasn't been covered and he said that I see
that you don't eat it. |
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Sheikh ‘Ubayd Al-Jaabiree (27
Dhul Hijjah 1427 (16th jan 2007)) |
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Question 2 |
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Some Muslim men wear tight clothes.
Questioner asks about that. |
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Answer: |
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The awrah (for the man) is from the
navel to the knees and the private parts must be covered.
It’s not allowed to wear clothes that reveal the
body such as tight or see-through clothing. |
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Question 3 |
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Should they (men) not wear a Thowb
to show their Muslim identity? |
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Answer: |
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Yes, they should try to wear clothes
that show their Muslim identity. |
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