Fathwa - Direction of sneezing in prayer while reciting Al-Faatihah

Question
Assalamualaikum I wouldlike to clarify a few things in regards to
prayers. 1. When we sneeze during prayers dowe need to sneeze to the
right or left or can we sneeze to the front? Sometimes i cannot
control my sneeze and just as i am about to complete reciting a surah,
i will sneeze and say alhamdullillah then i will continue my
recitation. Is that alright or do i need to re-recite the surah from
start. Especially for surah Al-fatiha. 2. When reciting the alfatiha
during prayer, if we make some mistakes during recitation, do we need
to re-recite the whole surah again from start or can we just correct
the mistaken portion and continue with the recitation? I suffer from a
little/mild waswah in terms of my recitations during prayers. Thus i
might have to repeat certain portions 1 or 2 times. Example, if i
think i did not recite the letter 'ain' correctly i will repeat or
start again sometimes. Should i ignore this? Thank you.
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad
isHis slave and Messenger.
In general, the Sunnah when one sneezes is to cover his face with his
garment or with his handand he should lower his voice; the evidence
for this is that Abu Hurayrah narrated that when the Prophet sneezed,
he used to cover his face with his hand or his garment and lower his
voice . [At-Tirmithi and others]
As far as we know, there is no clear text which states that sneezing
in prayer should be to one'sleft side like the text which states that
spittingin prayer should be to one's left side. Also, we have not come
across anystatement of the scholars in drawing an analogy between
sneezing and spitting, but it is most likely that they can be compared
and regarded as the same, because the reason in spitting to one's left
side and not facing the Qiblah while doing so is that the praying
person talks to his Lord; so he should honor the direction of the
Qiblah as Ibn Battaal said while interpreting the Hadeeth reported by
Al-Bukhaari which reads " One of you should not spit towards his
Qiblah but to his left side or to under his feet ": " There isevidence
in this Hadeeth for honoring and respecting the Qiblah because the
praying person is talking to his Lord, so it is an obligation on him
to honor the Qiblah in the same manner that he honors the creatures
(i.e. the people) when he talks to them and faces them with his face;
rather, the Qiblah of Allaah is more deserving of honor. Tawoos said:
" Honor the Qiblah of Allaah, do not spit in its direction. " [End
quote]
There is no doubt that avoiding spitting in the direction of the
Qiblah is an act of honoring and respecting it. Also, sneezing may
include some spitting; Kash-shaafAl-Qinaa' (a Hanbali book) reads: "
If one sneezes, he should cover his face so that others will not be
harmed by hissaliva (emitted upon sneezing) " So, if the sneezing
includes some saliva, then one should not face the Qiblah when doing
so.
Besides, it is permissible for the one who sneezes while performing
the prayer to praise Allaah according to the view weadopt here in
Islamweb. So, if one sneezes and praises Allaah, he should continue
his recitation and not start from the beginning of the Soorah
(Chapter) again, unless he sneezes while recitingAl-Faatihah, then he
should repeat it from the beginning as the continuation (in the
recitation of Al-Faatihah) was interrupted.
An-Nawawi said: " If the praying person repeats the words of the
Mu'aththin (the person calling the Athaan) or he sneezes and says
Al-hamdu Lillaah [praise be to Allaah] while he is reciting
Al-Faatihah..., then the continuation is interrupted without any
difference of opinion; this is explicitly stated by Al-Baghawi and by
the Scholars of the Shaafi'i School of jurisprudence. "
On the other hand, the mention of Allaah that is not long does not
interrupt the continuation while reciting Al-Faatihah according to the
Hanbali School of jurisprudence even if this mention is something that
is not legislated to say in it (i.e. while reciting Al-Faatihah). Ibn
Al-Muflih said in Al-Mubdi' when speaking about interrupting
Al-Faatihah with the mention of Allaah that is not legislated in it,
like Tasbeeh (saying SubhaanAllaah) or Tahleel (saying Laa Ilaaha Illa
Allaah): " Concerning an interruption that is not legislated, like
Tahleel and Tasbeeh, Al-Qaadhi stated that this invalidates it [i.e.
Al-Faatihah]. The most correct opinion is that much interruption
invalidates it, as this interrupts its continuation, contrarily to
what is very little, which is forgiven. "
Besides, if one made a mistake in reading a word in Al-Faatihah,
thenhe should recite it again in a correct manner but he does not have
to recite it [Al-Faatihah] from the beginning unless the interruption
was long.
Al-Bakri from the Shafi'i School of jurisprudence, said in I'aanatu
At-Taalibeen: " To conclude, if what one has recited was void and he
repeats it in a correct manner, then if this was before a long period
of interruption, like if he remembers immediately and repeats it
immediately, then it is permissible to continue the recitation of
Al-Faatihah without repeating it from the beginning, and he is not
obligated to repeat it from the beginning, otherwise [i.e. if there
was a long time of interruption] he is obligated to repeat it from the
beginning because of the lack of theobligatory continuation. "
Finally, it should be mentioned that if you have too many whispers,
you should refrain from being carried away by them. For more benefit
on that the one who is afflicted by whispers when reciting Al-Faatihah
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Fathwa - Writing bad review of a restaurant that caused food poisoning

Question
What is the ruling on leaving a bad review for a business? recently my
family went out for A meal and all had food poisoning from the
restaurant what is the ruling on leaving an honest bad review of an
restaurant?
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad
isHis slave and Messenger.
It is permissible for you to write a report describing what had
happened as a complaint because of being wronged as Allaah says (what
means): { Allaah does not like the public mention of evil except byone
who has been wronged. And ever is Allaah Hearing and Knowing. } [Quran
4:148] Also, as a way of advisingthe general public so thatthe owners
of that restaurant would be obliged to check their food and take
safety measures so that they would not cause the death of people with
their rotten and contaminated food.
The Prophet said: " Religion is advice ". They said, " For whom? '' He
replied, " For Allaah, His Book, His Messenger and for the leaders of
the Muslims and their masses. " [Muslim]
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Fathwa - Sending Muslim children to schools where studying Christianity is mandatory

Question
My child goes to secondary school in London(UK) and as part of the
GCSE subjects, it has been mandatory that RE lesson (Christianity) is
taught. This means that the child is reading and learning text books
which contain verses from the bible. I don't want my child to learn
this, but the school said itis mandatory. I don't know what to do. I
now want to take my child outof the school,but worriedother schools
may be doing the same. Have I done something wrong by allowing my
child to have learned this far since September 2012 school start year?
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad
isHis slave and Messenger.
Qaadhi Abu Bakr ibn Al-Arabi made a good statement which we find to be
a good introduction to our answer to your question as he said: " The
boy is a trust with his parents, and his pure heart is a precious
jewel which is naive and free from all engravings and images, but he
is susceptible to every engraving, and susceptible to any teaching
that one wants to teach him, so if he is accustomed to do good, and he
is taught it, he will be brought up on it, and so he will be happy in
this life and in the Hereafter; his parents and any instructor or
educator who taught him[that good] will get the same reward like him;
but if he is accustomed todo evil, and he is neglected, then he will
be miserable and he will be doomed. "
Hence, your son is a trust with you, so putting him in such an
environment that may corrupt him, is, without any doubt, a grave
mistake. Therefore,you have to rectify the matter (before it is too
late) and transfer him to another school that is free from such a
religiousprohibition. We think that you can find an Islamic school, or
at least a school that does not oblige him to study Christianity or
other false religions.
If there is no alternative other than leaving schoolor studying in it
with such a bitter reality, then leaving school would be the lesser
evil. For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 30220 and 31707 .
On the other hand, pleaseponder with us on this Hadeeth which was
narrated by Ahmad that Jaabir ibn Abdullaah narrated that 'Umar ibn
al-Khattaab , may Allah be pleased with him, came to the Prophet with
a book which he took from some People of the Book, and he said that
the Prophet became angry and said: " Are you confused about it (i.e.
themessage of Islam), O Ibn Al-Khattaab? I swear by the One in whose
hand my soul is, I have broughtit to you white and pure. " [Al-Albaani
graded it Hasan (good)] In some narrations it was reported that it was
a copy of the Torah.
Since the Prophet was angry when 'Umar had showed him that copy of the
Torah, so how can weaccept that our children study a religion other
than their religion of Truth?
On this occasion, we draw your attention to the danger of residing in
a non-Muslim country as this causes much embarrassment for the Muslim
because of the difference between Islamic culture and the culture of
the country in which he resides; this negatively and greatly reflects
on the children. Hence, if it is possible for a Muslim to migrate to a
Muslim country to reside there, then this is better and more
appropriate.

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Recommended actions onthe day of Jumu'ah

Praying the congregational prayer of Jumu'ah is an obligation upon
every male, free, resident Muslim who has reached the age of puberty.
It is not compulsory upon travellers, slaves or women but will still
count (in reward) for anyone of those who attend it; Jumu'ah is also
waved for people with excuses, such as sickness or fear.
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: "On the day of Jumu'ah
angels stand at the entrance of the mosque to record people's entrance
in the order in which they arrive. The one who arrives first is
rewarded as though he sacrificed a camel, the next one is as one who
sacrificed a cow, the next as one whosacrificed a goat, the next as
one who sacrificed a chicken, and the next as one who sacrificed an
egg. As soonas the Imaam climbs the Minbar (pulpit) they (i.e., the
angels) fold their records and sit to listen." [Al-Bukhaari and
Muslim].
Thus, it is recommended to go early for congregational Jumu'ah prayers
in accordance withthe Prophetic tradition. Here are a few other
recommended actions on Friday:
The Imaam leads the Fajr (Dawn) prayer reciting the chapters As-Sajdah
and Al-Insaan completely,and not merely portions, as this was the
practice of the Prophet .
It is recommended that one increases his Salaah upon the Prophet
(i.e.,asking Allaah The Almighty to send peace upon him and exalt his
mention).
Perform Ghusl (ritual bath), wear perfume and use the Siwaak (i.e.,
the twig toothbrush). The Messenger of Allaah said: "Ghusl is
mandatory upon every Muslim who has reached puberty; anduse Siwaak
during Jumu'ah and perfume if available." [Muslim].
It is recommended that a Muslim uses his time to pray, mention the
names of Allaah The Almighty (Athkaar) and recite the Quran until the
Imaam arrives.
One must listen closely and pay attention to the Imaam, as Abu
Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: "When the Imaam is delivering
the Khutbah, and you askyour companion to keep quiet and listen, then,
no doubt you have spoken (i.e., you have spoiled your
Jumu'ah)"[Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] and in another narration:"Whoever
speaks during the Khutbah while the Imaam is talking will gainno
reward from this Jumu'ah." [Ahmad].
It is recommended to recite the chapter Al-Kahffrom the Quran on that
day.Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrated that the Prophet said: "The reciter
of Surat al-Kahf on Jumu`ah will be blessed with a light between that
Jumu`ah (and the next) Jumu`ah." [Al-Haakim and Al-Bayhaqi].
When it is time for the Jumu'ah prayer, it is permitted for someone
who must pray the Jumu'ah prayer, to travel.
It is disliked to single out Friday for fasting or night prayers as
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: "Do not distinguish
Friday night for prayers or its day for fasting unless it falls on a
day where one of you usuallyfasts." [Muslim].
One who wishes to fast on a Friday should fast in addition to it the
day before it, or the day afterit, as Abu Hurayrah narrated that the
Prophet said: "Do not fast on a Friday unless you fast a day before it
or a day after it (in addition)." [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim].
It is reported that, "The Prophet used to pray two Rak'ah after the
Jumu'ah prayer" [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] also: "He recommended people
to pray four Rak'ah after it." [Muslim].
It is recommended topraytwo Rak'ah whenever one enters the mosque. The
Prophet said: "When one of you enters the mosque while the Imaam is
speaking, let him pray two Rak'ah before he sits down." [Muslim].
It is recommended that the Imaam recite the chapters Al-Jumu'ah and
Al-Munaafiqoon during the Jumu'ah prayer as this was the practice of
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