Fathwa, - Getting someone towax one's private parts if one's spouse demands, requests, or prefers it a

Question:
Getting someone to wax one's private parts if one's spouse demands,
requests, or prefers it and you can�t do it yourself
Answer:
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said,
�Guard your nakedness from anyone other than your spouse�� [Tirmidhi
and Ibn Maja, and Abu Dawud]
It is unlawful to uncover one�s nakedness (awra) in front of anyone
besides one�s spouse, except in situations of genuine necessity�such
as medical treatment (to the extent of the necessity). [Ibn Abidin,
Radd al-Muhtar]
Waxing one�s private parts does not constitute genuine need or
necessity and does not thus permit one to uncover one�s nakedness in
front of another person (even of the same sex).
However, you could seek your spouse�s help. And, like in all other
things, practice makes perfect�
And Allah alone gives success.
Wassalam,

Fathwa, - Listening to Female Naat Singers

Question:
I was listening to some Naats yesterday and was told that it was not
religious to do so as a woman was singing it. I just wanted to know
whether this was true or not. The naat in question is Shahe-Madina.
Answer:
Wa Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu,
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful & Compassionate
From a previous question answered by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari:
From the contemporary scholars, Dr. Wahaba al-Zuhayli from Damascus
writes in his famous 'al-Fiqh al-Islami wa Adillatuhu:
"It is Haram (unlawful) to listen to the voice of a female, which is
in a melodious and musical tone, even if it is by reciting Qur'an"
(Vol:1, P755).
In conclusion, it is evident that a male should avoid listening to the
Nasheed and Na'at of non-Mahram females. Similarly it is necessary
that the females do not sing in front of non-Mahram men, whether in
their presence or by recording their voices and releasing albums.
Wassalam,

Al-'Abbaas Ibn 'Abdul-Muttalib

Equality and brotherhood of man in Allaah are two of the major
principles of the Islamic faith. We read in the Qur'an what may be
translated as:"O mankind! Indeed, We have created you from male and
female and made you Peoples and tribes that you may know one another.
Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allaah is the most
righteous of you. Indeed, Allaah is Knowing and Acquainted."]Quran,
49: 13[. Whenever we read the glorious history of Islam we are
reminded again and again of these principles, especially that of
equality. An interesting illustration of this involved Al-'Abbaas Ibn
'Abdul-Muttalibwho was not only a beloved uncle of Prophet Muhammadbut
also a playmate )since they were only a couple of years apart in age(.
In the Battle of Badr, the first major battle in Islamic history, some
leaders of the Makkah community were forced to join the army of the
pagan enemies of Islam mainly through moral pressure. These included
Al-'Abbaas and another prominent leader of Quraysh, who was known for
his sympathetic attitude and conduct towards the Companions of
Muhammad. Realizing this fact, Prophet Muhammadgave orders to his
followers not to kill such people, pointing out that they were not
real enemies who deserved death. Later, when Al-'Abbaas Ibn
'Abdul-Muttalibwas taken captive to Al-Madeenah, the Companions found
the Prophet sleepless. So they asked him: "Why are you restless, O
Messenger of Allaah?" He Answered, "I heard the moaning of Al-'Abbaas,
due to the tightness of the ropes with which he is being tied." A
little while later the Prophet asked, "Why is Al-'Abbaas quiet now?"
He was told that someone loosened the fetters for him. The Prophet
ordered that the same be done with the other prisoners.
The second incident occurred when ransom was collected from the
prisoners of war. When asked to pay ransom for himself and some
followers of his, Al-'Abbaas said, "But I am a Muslim and I was forced
to join the Makkah army." The Prophet's answer was, "Allaah knows
about your Islam. If it be true, then He will reward you and return to
you whatever you pay. According to what appears to us, you have to pay
the ransom." Al-'Abbaas Ibn 'Abdul Muttalibdespite his relationship
with the Prophetwas treated on equal footing like any other prisoner
of war, and was freed only upon payment of his ransom.
The supporting spirit of Al-'Abbaas to Islam and its Prophet explains
his attendance of the secret meeting at Al-'Aqabah where seventy-three
Medinites gave their oath of allegiance to Prophet Muhammadto protect
him whenever he migrated to Al-Madeenah. It was Al-'Abbaas who checked
the sincerity of the Medinites for the Prophet.
After the Prophet'svictorious re-entry to Makkah, the pagan tribes in
the neighbourhood of Makkah joined forces to fight the Muslims. For
the first time the Muslim army exceeded twelve thousand in number. So
many of the fighters had a sense of self-assurance, an attitude that
leads to defeat. Some Muslims said, "Never will we be defeated due to
paucity." However, it was Allaah's will that His soldiers be properly
trained for the battles they were to enter at various places and times
on this earth. The Muslim army in the battle of Hunayn was surrounded
by the enemy )being ambushed and taken by surprise(. The Messenger of
Allaah turned to the right and said: "O people! I am the Messenger of
Allaah. I am Muhammad, the son of Abdullah." Those who stoodfast by
him were only a few emigrants and some of his kinsmen and Al 'Abbaas
was one of them. The matchless bravery of the Prophetwas then brought
to light. He went on and on in his attempts to make his mule steadfast
in the face of the disbelievers while saying loudly:
"Truly saying, I am the Prophet
I am the )grand( son of Abdul Muttalib."
However, Abu Sufyan Ibn Al-Haarithwho was then holding the rein of the
Prophet's mule, and Al-'Abbaas, who was holding its stirrup; were
endeavoring to make it halt. The Messenger of Allaah dismounted and
asked his Lord to render him help.
"O, Allaah, send down Your Help!"
The Messenger of Allaahordered his uncle Al-'Abbaas — who was a
sonorous voiced man — to call out on the companions. As loudly as he
could, Al-'Abbaasshouted: "Where are the lancers?" Al-'Abbaas said,
"By Allaah, upon hearing my voice calling them back, they turned round
to the battlefield as if they had been oryxes )wild cows( tending
towards their calves."
It was the Prophet's strong and firm faith in Allaah and his courage
as well as the heroic nature and behavior of people like Al-'Abbaas
Ibn 'Abdul-Muttalib that saved the day in that battle, known as 'the
Battle of Hunayn.' At those critical moments, it was Al-'Abbaas who
stayed all the time with the Prophetalong with a handful of
companions. The battle took a new turn, the enemy was defeated, and
the Muslim army came out victorious.
Al-'Abbaasas pointed out earlier, was an uncle of Prophet Muhammadand
a dear one for that. Besides this, he is remembered for being the
father of the well-known authority 'Abdullah Ibn Al-'Abbaas on matters
of the Quran and the teachings of the faith. He passed away in
Al-Madeenah in 32 AH during the reign of 'Uthmaan Ibn Affaan.

Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid

Khadeejahwas the first wife of the Prophet,, the mother of his
children, the best of his wives and the first to believe in him. Her
name wasUmmHind Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn 'Abd Al-'Uzzaa
ibn Qusayy. She was fromBanu Asad, a branch ofQuraysh, and her mother
wasFaatimah bint Zaa'idah, fromBanu'Aamir ibn Lu'ayy, a branch of
theQuraysh.
She was born inMakkah, and grew up in a noble home. Her father died
during theAl-Fijaarwar.
Before marrying the Prophet,, she was married to two Arab leaders. The
first wasAbu Haalah ibn Zuraarah ibn An-NabbaashfromBanu Tameem, who
was the father of her daughtersHindandHaalah. The second was'Ateeq ibn
'Aa'ith ibn 'Umar ibn Makhzoom, who was the father of her daughterHind
bint 'Ateeq.
Khadeejahhad a successful business and her commercial caravans
travelled betweenMakkahandMadeenah. She would also hire men and give
them money to invest it for her in trade. The Prophet,, was one of
those who dealt with her in such a manner. She sent him in the company
of her slaveMaysarahto Ash-Shaam)greater Syria( on a business trip.
When they came back,Maysarahtold her about the manners of the
Prophet,, and his honesty and purity. He also told her of the
blessings which Allaah The Almighty caused to appear at his hands so
that her business multiplied in profit. As a result, she wanted to
marry him.
Soon afterwards,Hamzah ibn 'Abd Al-Muttalibmet her uncle'Amr ibn Asad
ibn 'Abd Al-'Uzzaaasking for her hand to his nephewMuhammad,. Their
marriage was consummated fifteen years before he was commissioned as a
Prophet, when he,, was twenty five years old andKhadeejahwas forty.
The couple were blessed with six children:Al-Qaasim, 'Abdullaah,
Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm KulthoomandFaatimah.
Khadeejahloved the Prophet,, very much and would do whatever pleased
him. She even gave him her servantZayd ibnHaarithahwhen she saw his
fondness for him.
One of the first examples of her support for the Prophet,, was when he
sawJibreel)Gabriel(for the first time. He was terrified and went
toKhadeejahand said:"Cover me! Cover me!"When his fear had subsided,
he said:"I feared that something terrible would happen to
me."Khadeejahreplied,"Never! By Allaah, Allaah will never fail you.
You maintain the ties of kinship, you speak the truth, you help the
poor and the destitute, you serve your guests generously, and you
assist those who are afflicted with misfortune."]Al-Bukhaari[
She then took him to her cousin,Waraqah ibn Nawfal, who assured him
that Allaah The Almighty had chosen him to be the final of the
Messengers.
She did not hesitate for a moment to accept hisDa'wah)call(, thus
becoming the first person to have faith in and believe in him. She
supported him in the course of hisDa'wahand consequently, the
Prophet,, gave her the glad tidings of a house in Paradise built of
pearls wherein there will be neither noise nor fatigue.
]Al-BukhaariandMuslim[
As a sign of his gratitude to her, the Prophet,, never married another
wife during her lifetime. When she died, he grieved greatly for her.
He would mention her name frequently and compliment her generously,
saying:"I have been endowed with her love."]Muslim[
The Prophet,, was very faithful to her to the extent that he would be
extremely generous and kind to her friends, even after her death.
He,, also said thatKhadeejahwas the best woman on earth during her
time when he said:"Maryam the daughter of 'Imraan was the best among
the women ]of the world at her time[ and Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid is
the best amongst the women ]of the world during her
time[."]Al-BukhaariandMuslim[
Khadeejahdied three years before theHijrah)emigration( and the
ascension of the Prophet,, to the heavens, at sixty five years of age.
She was buried inAl-Hajoon, leaving behind a great legacy and an
eventful life which history could never forget.