Islamic General Articles, - * If the mother touches her child’s ‘awrah, does that invalidate her wudoo’?

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- PUBLISHERNajimudeeN M. MD, IRI (Managing Director, Islamic Research Institution)

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-Does touching the ‘awrah of a six-year-old child invalidate wudoo’?
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Praise be to Allah
The scholars (may Allah have mercy on them) differed as to whether wudoo’ is invalidated by touching the ‘awrah of a minor.
Some of the scholars are of the view that wudoo’ is invalidated by touching the ‘awrah of a minor, as it is invalidated by touching the ‘awrah of an adult.
Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
According to the report which says that wudoo’ is invalidated by touching the private part, there is no differentiation between one’s own penis and that of another person, or between the penis of a minor or an adult.
End quote fromal-Mughni(1/118)
The Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas was asked: Does touching my child’s ‘awrah when changing his clothes invalidate my wudoo’?
They replied:
Touching the ‘awrah without a barrier invalidates wudoo’, whether the one who is touched is a minor or an adult, because it is proven that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever touches his private part, let him do wudoo’.” The private part of the one who is touched is the same as the private part of the one who touches another [with regard to the ruling].
End quote fromFataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa’imah(5/265).
The second view is that wudoo’ is not invalidated by touching the ‘awrah of a small child.
Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: It was narrated from az-Zuhri and al-Awzaa‘i that no wudoo’ is required for touching the penis of an infant, because it is permissible to touch it and look at it.
End quote fromal-Mughni(1/118)
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked: Does washing the private parts of an infant invalidate wudoo’?
He (may Allah have mercy on him) replied:
No; that is, touching the private part of an infant does not invalidate wudoo’; rather touching a person who has reached the age of puberty does not invalidate wudoo’, unless that is done with desire. Thus we may reconcile between the hadiths of Talq ibn ‘Ali and Busrah bint Safwaan. The hadith of Talq ibn ‘Ali says that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked about a man who touches his penis whilst praying; is he required to do wudoo’? He said: “No; it is just a part of you.” And the hadith of Busrah says: “Whoever touches his penis, let him do wudoo’.”
And we say: If that is done with desire, then wudoo’ becomes obligatory, but if it is without desire, then it is not required. This detail is indicated by the words of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him): “it is just a part of you.” So if he touches it like touching any other part of the body (then it does not invalidate wudoo’). It is well-known that a person would never touch any other part of his body with desire, is that not so? So we say: If you touch it like you touch any other part of your body, without desire, then you do not have to do wudoo’, but if you touch it with desire, then you have to do wudoo’, because perhaps something may come out of you in the event of desire, without you realising.
To sum up: touching the penis of an adult or a minor does not invalidate wudoo’ unless it is accompanied by desire. The one who washes the private part of an infant definitely does not feel desire.
End quote fromLiqa’ al-Baab al-Maftooh.
What is more likely to be correct, and Allah knows best, is the second view, which is that the mother’s wudoo’ is not invalidated if she touches the ‘awrah of her infant, because this is something that happens a great deal, yet there is no report from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) to indicate that he instructed the womenfolk of the Sahaabah to renew their wudoo’ every time they needed to touch their children’s private parts, even though mothers often need to do so (when washing and bathing their children and so on).
And Allah knows best.
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Islamic General Articles, - * Ruling on saying “Labbaykya Rasool-Allah (Here I am at your service, O Messenger of Allah)”

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What is the ruling on saying “Labbayk ya Muhammad (Here I am at your service O Muhammad)” or “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah (Here I am at your service, O Messenger of Allah)”?
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Praise be to Allah
With regard to someone saying “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah” during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), there is no confusion about this being permissible. It is something that was well known among the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) on many occasions.
Al-Bukhaari (128) and Muslim (32) narrated from Anas ibn Maalik that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was riding a mount with Mu‘aadh seated behind him, and he said: “O Mu‘aadh ibn Jabal.” Mu‘aadh said: “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah wa sa‘dayk (Here I am at your service, O Messenger of Allah).” He said: “O Mu‘aadh.” Mu‘aadh said: “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah wa sa‘dayk” – three times – he (the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “There is no one who bears witness that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, but Allah will forbid him to the Fire.”
Ibn al-Anbaari said: What is meant by saying Labbayk is: I am persisting in obeying you. They used to use the related verblabbato refer to staying in a place, and what is meant by sa‘dayk is following. Another scholar said: What is meant by Labbayk is responding time after time, and what is meant by sa‘dayk is following time after time. Al-Muhallab said: Responding by saying yes and any other word that gives the meaning of yes is sufficient, but responding to the call of a master by honouring him and saying labbayka wa sa‘dayk is better.
End quote fromSharh Saheeh al-Bukhaari(9/50).
Please see also the answer to question no. 21617
Once it is known that calling in this manner or speaking in this manner is only appropriate in the case of one who is still alive, then such a call can only be made to one who is alive and is able to hear the one who is calling him, and such words can only be addressed to one who is alive and can hear the words that are said to him. Nothing can be requested except of one who is alive and can hear, and is able to respond to the request that is made of him.
However, what appears to be the case with regard to those who say these words and make them a slogan, and call others to it, is that they want to exaggerate in showing extreme obedience to the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and adherence to his path, and to annoy those who oppose him and hate him. These are good aims that are in accordance with Islamic teachings, but this wording may give the impression – to one who does not understand the real meaning intended – that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) is like any other human who is alive, and that he can hear those who call upon him or talk to him; the one who does that may move on from that to calling upon him and seeking his help, because of the wrong impression that these words may give. Therefore it would have been more appropriate to avoid such a slogan and to replace it with other words concerning which there is no ambiguity, especially since the true way of showing obedience to the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and showing support for him, which he loved and which truly annoyed his enemies and haters, can only be by constantly obeying him and adhering to his teachings, not merely uttering claims and words.
Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (may Allah preserve him) was asked:
There are some stickers in shops on which it is written “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah”. Is this phrase permissible? Is it shirk? What should we do about it?
He replied:
The word “Labbayk” is for Allah – “Labbayk Allahumma labbayk (Here I am at Your service, O Allah; here I am).” With regard to the phrase “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah”, if the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) were to call you (when he was still alive) and say, “O So and so,” you would say, “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah”, as the Sahaabah (may Allah be pleased with them) used to say when he called them. They would say: “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah.” But after his death, no one should say, “Labbayk ya Rasool-Allah.” Rather you should say: “Labbayk Allahumma labbayk.” End quote
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Islamic Articles, - * A glimpse of Islam's great concern for women

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1- When the religion of Islam was revealed to the Prophetit was the custom of the people of the pre-Islamic era to hate and detest women. Allah The Exalted Says (what means):{And when one of them is informed of [the birth of] a female, his face becomes dark, and he suppresses grief.}[Quran 16: 58]
They disdained the infant girl and would bury her alive. Islam prohibited this and insisted that she be exalted and maintained with dignity. Allah The Almighty Says (what means):{And when the girl [who was] buried alive is asked, for what sin she was killed.}[Quran 81: 8-9]
In some Hadeeths, the Prophetsaid:
•"Whoever maintains two daughters until they become independent will come on the Day of Resurrection along with me (close to each other) like these two (and he joined his two fingers)."[Muslim]
•"Whoever is put to trial by these daughters and he treats them kindly, these daughters will act as a shield for him from Hell."[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
2- When the religion of Islam was revealed to the Prophetit had been the habit of the people of the pre-Islamic era to prevent the woman from her share of the inheritance. Islam gave her this right, whether little or large; Allah The Exalted Says (what means):{For men is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, and for women is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, be it little or much - an obligatory share.}[Quran 4: 7]
3- When the religion of Islam was revealed to the Prophetit had been the habit of the people of the pre-Islamic era to inherit women against their will. When a woman's husband died, one of the heirs would come, throw a garment over her and say, "I have inherited her just as I have inherited his wealth." This would entitle him to have more control over her than herself. Islam prohibited this. Allah The Exalted Says (what means):{O you who have believed, it is not lawful for you to inherit women by compulsion.}[Quran 4: 9]
4- When the religion of Islam was revealed to the Prophetit had been the habit of the people of the pre-Islamic era to make difficulties for their women in order to prevent them from receiving their rights. A man would prevent his divorcee from remarrying until she had returned everything he had spent on her. A father would prevent his daughter from marriage and likewise the brother would prevent his sister if he so willed. A man would mistreat his wife and refuse to divorce her unless she ransomed herself. Islam prevented all this and eradicated such behavior. Allah The Exalted Says (what means):
•{And do not make difficulties for them in order to take [back] part of what you gave them unless they commit a clear immorality.}[Quran 4: 19]
•{Do not prevent them from remarrying their [former] husbands if they agree among themselves on an acceptable basis.}[Quran 2: 232]
5- When the religion of Islam was revealed to the Prophetthe woman was suffering from her husband's oppression, bad morals and ill treatment. Islam prohibited this and commanded the husband to treat her just as he would like her to treat him. Allah The Exalted Says (what means):
•{And live with them in kindness.}[Quran 4: 19]
•{And due to the wives is similar to what is expected of them, according to what is reasonable.}[Quran 2: 228]
6- When the religion of Islam was revealed to the Prophetthe widow's ‘Iddah (post-marriage waiting period) was a complete year. Islam lessened it to just a third. Allah The Exalted Says (what means):{And those who are taken in death among you and leave wives behind - they, [the wives, shall] wait four months and ten [days].}[Quran 2: 234]
7- Islam instructed that women should be treated with kindness. In a Hadeeth, the Prophetsaid:"Be kind to women."[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
It also forbade one to hate his believing wife. The Prophetsaid:
•"A believing man should not hate a believing woman; if he dislikes one of her characteristics, he would like another one."[Muslim]
•"The best of you are those who are the kindest to their wives."[At-Tirmithi]
•"This life is enjoyment, and the best of its enjoyment is a righteous wife."[Muslim]
Indicating the characteristics of the righteous wife, the Prophetsaid:"She is the wife who pleases her husband when he looks at her, obeys him when he commands her and safeguards his honor and wealth when he is not present."[Ahmad and An-Nasaa’i]






















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