SALAAM
OK, lets use this forum to increse our knowledge...and not just come here to have a laugh..
so what aspects of Islam do you lack the absolute basic knowledge in?
which topics in Islam do you want to learn more about but havent had teh opportunity?
which questions do you find really hard to answer?
which aspects of Islam are you confused on? (ignore Judda, he's here to have alaugh)
so ppl, yes we're not scholars but lets get together and help each other out...and please ppl , keep away from teh sectarian issues..otherwise we will just end up arguing.
Lets use this thread positively and effectively. so once someone posts an issue they want information on, a question, a query then try to post a link of an article, scholar etc or try to answer it if you are certain of the answer....
and hayder, irfghan, seraph & co..if can please try to not waste two pages on idle chat and go off the topic..i would be greatful 
wasalaam
why'd my name come 1st
well cant ask about sectarian issues.........can they be personal questions or general to every1?
i wanna know more on what to do if theres someone you like.....how to keep it Halal but avoid Mum's Size 8 Slippers
Beard......Inshallah i hope to keep one someday....but at the moment i cant put my finger on when approx.....dont want it to effect my job prospects or the way im percieved (extremist, blah blah) has any1 here faced problems since they kept one?
a lot of the issues i think hav been discussed on the forum already.....Free-mixing was one im a lil unsre on - the thread was personal opniions mainly. I have female friends admittedly, but why is wrong if your both clear your not gona do anyfin dodgy. guy mates cant be trusted half of em....or maybe thats jus with me!
The Lover is ever drunk with love;
He is free, he is mad,
He dances with ecstasy and delight.
Caught by our own thoughts,
We worry about every little thing,
But once we get drunk on that love,
Whatever will be, will be.
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Islam doesnt just talk bout one person, for example alcohol is forbidden how every large or litte the amount becuz for every person to lose control is diff. so it doesnt specify that one can have a small amount to drink if they can handle it, it wouldnt make sense...also with guy/girl mates, yeh both can have clean intentions but its satan who is always there as the third party present which is why we should avoid this.
umm what do i know bout islam, need to bak to you on that one.
Hayder bro u ask about the beard.
MashaALLAH May ALLAH reward you well with the intention to keep a beard. I can understand that it is difficult or seems difficult to keep a beard and also you will worry about jobs prospects but brother I can assure you that by keeping a beard you will not lose any job that is destined for you.
My personal story is that alhamdulillah I have never shaved nor have I yet trimmed my beard as it is not fully more than a fist. Brother, I was advised by careers advisors, form tutuors, relatives that if I wanted to do dentistry I would necessarily HAVE to trim my beard if not shave it all off. Alhamdulillah I stuck with the beard and as you know I passed interview and am inshaALLAH doing dentistry next week. Brother the worries and doubts you have are in my opinion unfounded and from the devil who always strives against us, particularly when we intend to fulfill a blessed sunnah.
Brother if i can have a full beard, attend uni interviews and get a place then I am sure that you will not have any problems finding a job.
As for people thinking you an extremist well look on the other side, it is an ideal opportunity to show others that just because you have a beard doesnt mean you want to blow up every1! Personally I think it is a good thing that people recognise me as a muslim because when I do little things like saying thank you to the bus driver, or smile at a white kid who is walking home from school, or give way to some1 when driving then the person knows immediately that it was a muslim who smiled, said thanks or gave way to me. I dont know if it will change peoples prejudices but I do know that it will atleast make them think that not ALL the bearded ones are grumpy and elitest people who just push around others.
Kindly see below an article from a leading Darul Uloom in South Africa.
[b][u]SHAR'EE RULING OF KEEPING A BEARD[/u][/b]
It is Waajib (compulsory) for a Muslim male to grow a beard. It is also Waajib to let the beard grow a fist length. It is prohibited to cut or shave the beard. He who does so is a Faasiq (sinner) and to shorten it less than a fist length is Makruh Tahrimi (near Haraam). This is the view of the majority of scholars. (see Wujoob I’efaaul-lihyah of Shaykhul Hadith, Ml. Muhammad Zakariyyah and the footnotes of ex-grand Mufti of Saudia – Shaykh ibn Baaz)
[b]Verdict of Keeping the Beard according to the Hanafi Madhab[/b]Allaamah ibnul Humaam (RA) has mentioned that nobody has permitted the trimming of the beard lesser than a fist length. (Fathul Qadeer; Shaami; Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah vol.5 pgs.93, 105, 108)
[b]Quotations of other Madhaahib[/b]
Hereunder are some quotations from the Ulama of other Madhaahib (schools of thought) which support the above. More clarity can be attained by referring to the present day scholars of each Madhab.
[b]The Shaafi’ee Madhab[/b]Allaamah Nawawi (RA) states, ‘The correct view (according to the Shaafi’ee Madhab) is to leave the beard to grow and it is Makrooh to trim the beard whatsoever.’ (al-Majmoo vol.1 pg.290; also see Sharh Saheeh Muslim vol.2 pg.143)
Allaamah al-Iraaqi (RA) states in his book entitled, ‘Tarhu Tathreeb’ (vol.2 pg.8): ‘… that the best is to leave the beard totally and not to cut anything from it at all, and this is the view of Imaam al-Shaafi’ee and his students.’
There are quotations from 2 great scholars of the Shaafi’ee Madhab that do not permit the trimming of the beard at all, not even upto one fist.
[b]The Maaliki Madhab[/b]
Imaam Abul-Waleed al-Baaji al-Maaliki (RA) has stated that: It has been narrated from Imaam Maalik (RA) that he permitted the slight trimming of those hairs that are overgrown and are outside the general growth of the rest of the hair, and that Imaam Maalik (RA) was asked about a beard that had grown extremely long, he replied that it should be trimmed a bit.’
Imaam Abul-Waalid explains the following, ‘And it has been narrated from Abdullah ibn Umar and Abu Hurayra (Radhiallaahu Anhum) that they trimmed upto one fist.’ Hence, this is what was meant by Imaam Maalik. (refer al-Muntaqa vol.7 pg.266)
Imaam al-Qurtubi al-Maaliki (RA) has also mentioned something similar to this in his commentary of Sahih Muslim. (see al-Mufhim vol.1 pg.513)
[b]The Hanbali Madhab[/b]
Imaam Saamiri (RA) – who is an expert Hanbali Faqeeh (jurists) - states: And he should not trim any bit from the beard except if he wishes to do so upto the extent of one fist. However, it will be best if he doesn’t do so.’ (al-Mustaw’ib vol.1 pg.260 – see Hukm al-Lihyah fil Madhaahibil arba’ah; Abdul-Aziz al-Nu’maani pg.50)
Another Hanbali scholar, Imaam Shamsuddeen al-Maqdisi (RA) states, ‘It is forbidden to shave the beard and it is not Makrooh to trim what is in excess of a fist’s length… because this is supported by the practice of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu).’ (Kitaabul Furoo vol.1 pg.130; Ibid)
Similar verdicts are found in other sources of Hanbali Fiqh such as al-Mubdi of ibn Muflih, al-Insaaf of al-Maawardi; Kashful Qinaa, etc. (Hukm al-lihyah pg.50)
It is clear from all these quotations that it is permissible to trim the beard only up to a fist length. No one has explicitly mentioned that it is permissible to trim the beard lesser than a fist length. In fact, according to some of these quotations, it will be better not to trim the beard at all.
[b]Proof of Wujoob[/b]There are various Ahaadith of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] in which the keeping and lengthening of the beard have been ordered. We will just mention a few that prove the above claim.
1) Imaam Bukhari (Rahimahullaah) reports on the authority of Imaam Naafi' [ra] who narrates from Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Oppose the Mushrikeen (polytheists); lengthen the beards and trim the moustaches.'
Imaam Naafi' (RA) further states, 'And ibn Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu) during Hajj or Umrah used to hold on to his beard with his fist and cut off whatever was in excess of that.' (Bukhari vol.2 pg.875; Kitaab-ul-Libaas no.5892)
Note: This Hadith has also been narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra [Radhiallaahu anhu] and he is also reported to have trimmed his beard upto one fist.
The verdict of the growing of the beard being Waajib (obligatory) is deduced from this Hadith. That is because any explicit command of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) will be regarded as Waajib, if there is no apparent, clear reason/proof which states that that particular command is for Istihbaab (preference). This is an established fact in Usool-ul-Fiqh (principles of jurisprudence). Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] has commanded the Ummah to lengthen the beards. Allah Ta’ala has mentioned in the noble Qur’aan, ‘Those who disobey his (Rasulullah – Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) should beware of a trial or painful punishment that will afflict them.’ (Surah Noor 63)
Allamah Nawawi (RA) has explained that this Hadith has been reported with various wordings:
The word, ‘Waffiroo’ is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith5892)
In another narration of Bukhari. The words ‘Ufoo’ is mentioned (Sahih Bukhari Hadith5893)
The word ‘Arkhoo’ is mentioned in Sahih Muslim (Hadith602)
The word ‘Awfoo’ is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith5892) and Sahih Muslim (Hadith601).
All these words imply the same meaning and that is to lengthen and to increase the growth of the beard. (Fathul Bari vol.10 pg.429, 431; Sharh al-Nawawi alaa Saheeh Muslim vol.2 pg.143)
Hafiz ibn Jareer al-Tabari (ra) has stated that some Ulama have totally disliked that one trims his beard at all, while others have permitted trimming upto a fist length. (Fathul Bari vol.10 pg.430)
2) When the two messengers of Kisraa (Khusru – the Persian King) came to Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam], they had long moustaches and shaved beards. Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam turned his face away in disgust and asked them, ‘Who commanded you to do this (despicable deed)?’ They replied, ‘Our Lord, (i.e. King)’ At this, Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] mentioned, ‘But my Lord has commanded me to lengthen my beard and shorten my moustache.’ (Tabaqaat ibn Sa’ad vol.1 pg.147; Taareekh Tabari vol.2 pg.267-266; Bidaaya wan Nihaaya)
3) In this narration, Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] has stated that to lengthen the beard is infact the command of Allah Ta’ala Himself.
Furthermore, the Wujoob is further emphasized by the fact that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) did practice on this in his entire life. Know well that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) did not trim his beard in his life. In fact, the beard of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] was dense and almost covered his blessed chest. (Shamaail Tirmidhi Hadith8; Dalaail al-Nubuwwah of Imaam Bayhaqi vol.1 pg.235)
Actions of the Sahaaba [radhiallaahu anhum]
The narrator (Ibn Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu) himself trimmed his beard upto a fist's length, this implies that the Wujoob of keeping a beard is up to a fist length only (this will be explained shortly).
Furthermore, this (trimming upto a fist length) has also been reported from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra (Radhiallaahu Anhu) and other Taabi'een. (Tamheed of ibn Abdul-Barr al-Muntaqaa and Fathul Baari vol.10 pg.430). Bear in mind that Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra [radhiallaahu anhu] has also narrated a Hadith wherein we are commanded to lengthen the beards. (Sahih Muslim Hadith602)
Moreover, for the benefit of your knowledge, the sayings and actions of the Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum) is a Hujjah (proof). This is also an established principle in Usool-ul-Fiqh.
[b]A Misconception[/b]
Many individuals who fail to understand the above, argue that it is Waajib to keep a beard, but there is no mention of any specific length in the Hadith. Hence, if one has a bit of hair on his face – irrespective of the length – it would be permissible, because this is also called a beard!
They also argue that to keep a beard upto a fist’s length is the act of a Sahaabi [- Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar - radhiallaahu anhu – and Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra – Radhiallaahu anhu] and it is not the command of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam]. Hence, the one who chooses not to do so will not be contravening any command of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam], so why is such emphasis being put on the length of one fist?
This – unfortunately – is a result of a lack of understanding of the actual wording of the Hadith. Firstly, in the Hadith we have quoted, Rasulullah [sallallahu alayhi wasallam] has commanded us to lengthen the beard and not just to ‘keep’ a beard. The difference between the two is quite clear. If one just ‘keeps’ a shortened beard, he will not be fulfilling the command of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam].
Therefore, the one who intentionally keeps a trimmed beard will not be fulfilling the command of lengthening the beard. The lengthening is Waajib, not just having any sort of a beard.
Secondly, the Hadith – as is clear – is general and does not specify any length of the beard. The words, ‘u’ful lluhaa / waffiroo-lluhaa’ in the Hadith commands us to lengthen the beards, which will (literally) mean, ‘it is Waajib to let the beard grow’ upto whatever length it reaches. If we did not have the narration of Naafi' that Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu) did trim his beard, then this would have been the case.
However, the narrator himself (Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar and Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra – radhiallaahu anhuma) as well as other Taabi’een (Radhiallaahu Anhum) did trim their beards upto one fist’s length, the Ulama have deduced that this means that the Wujoob (obligation) of lengthening is only upto a fist’s length. Neither can we say that it is not permissible to trim it at all – resulting in the accusation of the Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum) of contradicting the explicit command of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and especially the narrator, (Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar and sayyiduna Abu Hurayra - Radhiallaahu Anhuma). Nor can one claim the permissibility of trimming it upto less than a fist’s length, for there is no proof for this in Shari’ah.
Hence, if a person has to trim his beard up to a fist's length it would be permissible and if he does so up to shorter than a fist's length, he will be going against an act which is Waajib and this is not permissible, and if he chooses not to trim it at all, this will also be permissible.
The practice of the Sahaabi [radhiallaahu anhu] here is used for 'permissibility' of cutting upto a fist's length, because – being the narrator – this is what he understood to be the intended meaning of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam]. In other words, the Sahaabi [radhiallaahu anhu] had understood that the command of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] of lengthening the beard only applies upto a fist’s length and not more. That is why they (the sahaabah concerned – Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar and Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra - radhiallaahu anhuma) used to trim what was in excess of one fist. It is not Waajib to follow them in doing so. What is Waajib in this situation is to let it grow, and the action of the Sahaabi is used only to explain that Waajib and restrict going against that.
Severity of the Sin
One should ponder over the narration that we have quoted concerning the two messengers of the Persian King. How Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] turned his blessed face away from them in disgust. Remember, these were Kaafirs (disbelievers). Imagine if Rasulullah [sallallahu alayhi wasallam] turns his face away from a Muslim on the day of Qiyaamat because he did not have a proper beard! Imagine the plight of that person, Allah forbid.
Furthermore, as for the act of shaving, by doing so, one is actually imitating the appearance of women. Rasulullah [Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam] has cursed those males who aspire to resemble the females and vice versa. (Sahih Bukhari)
After all, what is it that stops us from at least adopting the outer features of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam]. Why is it so difficult to make our faces resemble in some way the Mubaarak and blessed face of our beloved Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam]. The translation of an Arabic couplet is as follows:
‘And resemble them if you cannot be identical. Verily the resemblance of the noble ones is also a form of success.’
Lastly, we hope that this article eradicates all misconceptions regarding the length of the beard. In fact, this would be sufficient for a sincere reader. May Almighty Allah grant each and every Ummati (follower) of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) the ability to keep a beard that fulfils the requirements of the Shari’ah, Aameen.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar
FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH SCIENCES
Ya ALLAH Madad.
Haq Chaar Yaar
I defintely want to learn Tafseer of the Quran so I can learn and be affect by it, I also want to be able to read the Quran more fleuntly as well. I basically want to gain as much knowledge of islam as possible, instead of relying on the opinion of many different people to form a judgement on something.
"A true Muslim is thankful to Allah in prosperity, and resigned to His will in adversity."
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yuit bro there is a VERY GOOD english tafseer of Quran by Mufti Taqi Uthmani Sahib.
It is entitled ''Ma'ariful Quran'' and is available in 8 volumes but I think can be bought single volumes at a time if you wish. The tafseer was originally written in urdu by Hadrat Mufti Muhammad Shafi', the first grand mufti of pakistan. The english edition is obviously translated but is also edited by Mufti Taqi Uthmani Sahib who is the son of the original author.
The english is clear, simple and easily understandable and I would MOST strongly recommend it. It is by no means light-weight but is not so dense that the average person wont be able to understand it.
Its publishers are Maktaba Darul Uloom Karachi but should be easily available in manchester.
Ya ALLAH Madad.
Haq Chaar Yaar
assallamu allikum
i would recommend the following:
Tafseer Ibn Kathir:
http://islamicbookstore.com/b6313.html
Tafseer Qurtubi translated by Aisha bewley: http://islamicbookstore.com/b7775.html
Tafsir-ul-Qur'an, 4 Vol. Daryabadi:
http://islamicbookstore.com/b3912.html
Journey Through the Qur'an : The Content and Contexts of the Surahs
Author: Muhammad al-Ghazali
http://islamicbookstore.com/b6209.html
Tafsir Ruhul Ma'ani by Sayed Mahmood ibn Alusi
Tafseer Tabari
plus many more you can get. The above are available in english translations.
wasalaam
I don't want to read a tafseer, I got a couple already at home, which I going through. I actually want to get taught one by someone, so I have someone to explain everything properly to me.
"A true Muslim is thankful to Allah in prosperity, and resigned to His will in adversity."
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go to some mosque then who offer these classes
enrol in some college
travel to London-if need be cos there are many classes here
We hav study circles dwn our area too but id hav 2 admit London classes r betta as there r many qualified teachers there too.
If it waz easy 4 me 2 travel 2 London weneva there waz a class ill b there every week, its just a shame i live miles away.
N college do no Islamic classes nt even Arabic, sad gits.
"Duniya toh badalti rehti hai...Ey mere Quaid tuh kabhi Na badal janaa"
I would love to travel to london but to far away, there are many classes goin on in london which are a good base to start off to study islam, there are few study circles here but i wudnt attend them as i dont agree with their views. I basically have learnt from mainly books and lectures of shaykh ul islam, so any knowledge that i do hold comes frm books and lectures
Salam
First I would say these four things:
1. I lack knowledge in some of the basics of Islam such as the Five Pillars.
2. I do not know what the Islamic Creed is. What or how does a person become a Muslim.
3. I also do not know many things such as prayer, rights of women, how to treat your parents, how to be kind to others and so on.
4. I am not even sure if I am a Muslim or not.
I have other points but I think these four are sufficient to make a point.
I hope you have carefully read those four statements ?
Now, if I said that all those four statements were true then I would be lying.
Perhaps you are wondering why I stated what I stated.
Can you imagine if you guys read only the four line ?
This is exactly how many muslims and non-muslims read the Holy Quran.
God help them all !!
Omrow