Dought & clear,- Belief in the Last Day and the Signs of the Day,Will the Muslim see whoever he wants of thewomen of Paradise?.

If a Muslim is one of the people of Paradise, will he be able to see
the females companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) in Paradise if he reaches their status? And will he be
able to see righteous women such as Rabia al-'Adawiyyah and other
believing women? May Allaah reward you with good.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
In Paradise, there will beno evil looks or sickness of the heart such
that men in Paradise will seek women other than his own womenfolk.
Andwomen will not seek men whom they knew inthis world. Paradise is
the place where Allaah honours people and there is no evil there, and
no haraam desires or wishes.
It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him)
said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) said: "The first group to enter Paradise will look like the moon
when it is full. They will not spit or blow their noses or defecate
therein. Their vessels and combs will be of gold and silver, their
incense burners will be of aloeswood and their sweat will be musk.
Each of them will have two wives, the marrow of whose calves will be
visible from beneath the flesh because of their beauty. There will be
no dissent or enmity among them and their hearts will be as one, and
they will glorify Allaah morning and evening."
Narrated by al-Bukhaari (3073) and Muslim (2834).
According to a report narrated by al-Bukhaari: "they will not envy one another."
Secondly:
One of the blessings of Paradise for men is that Allaah will bestow
upon them wives whose love and gaze will be only forthem, and he will
not see anyone who is better than them, and hewill not desire anyone
else.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And beside them will beQaasiraat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives),
restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)]"
[al-Saaffaat 37:48].
Imam al-Tabari (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
Allaah, may He be exalted, says: With these sincere slaves of Allaah
in Paradise will be qaasiraat al-tarf (chaste females restraining
theirglances), who will be wives who lower their gaze and refrain from
looking at anyone other than their husbands, andwill not desire anyone
but them, and they will not look at anyone but them.
Tafseer al-Tabari (21/41).
Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahmaanal-Sa'di (may Allaah havemercy on him) said:
"Andbeside them will be Qaasiraat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives),
restraining their glances" means: With the people of the abode of
bliss in their places will be al-hoor al-'iyn, perfect in appearance
and restraining their glances. Either they will restrain their glances
by looking at no one but their husbands, because they will be chaste
and have no desire for anyone else, and because their husbands will
be so handsome andperfect that they will notseek or desire anyone else
in Paradise, or because they will be so beautiful that their husbands
will look only at them. This is indicative of their perfect beauty
which will make their husbands restrain their glances and look only at
them. Restraining the glance also indicates that his love will be
restricted only to her. Both meanings are possible and both are valid.
All of this indicatesthat the men and women in Paradise will be
beautiful and will love one another, a love that does not desire
anyone else. They will allbe extremely chaste and there will be no
envy or hatred there, because the causes of that will not exist.
Tafseer al-Sa'di (p. 702)
The apparent meaning of the verses "And beside them will be
Qaasiraat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives), restraining their glances
(desiring none except their husbands)]" [al-Saaffaat 37:48] and "And
beside them will beQaasiraat-at-Tarf [chaste females (wives)
restraining their glances (desiring none except their husbands)],
(and) of equal ages" [Saad 38:52] is both al-hoor al-'iyn and the
women of this world who enter Paradise. What is meant by 'iyn is
wide-eyed and what is meant by "of equal ages" is of the same age.
Thirdly:
No woman will be unmarried in Paradise. Every woman will have
ahusband, and there will be no single people in Paradise.
It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him)
said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) said: "...there will be no one in Paradise who is unmarried."
Narrated byMuslim (2834).
Fourthly:
With regard to this specific issue, it seems from the texts that women
will live with their husbands and children in their own realms in
Paradise, and awoman will be content with her husband and have no need
to see other people, as stated above. There is no text to suggest that
she will see non-mahrams there, or that the righteous men will see
righteous, worshipping believing women in Paradise.
Shaykh 'Abd al-Rahmaanal-Barraak (may Allaah preserve him) said:
There is no way to knowmatters of the unseen except by information
from the infallible one (i.e., the Prophet (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him)), because matters of the unseen cannot be known by
reasoning and thinking. Information about Paradise is one of the
matters of the unseen that are hidden, and we must adhere to what
hasbeen stated in the texts of the Qur'aan and Sunnah. We must
believein Paradise and what Allaah has told us of the various delights
therein, whilst remembering thatits realities are known only to
Allaah. There is nothing in the texts to say that a man will meet the
wives of others, and there is nothing to confirm or deny the seeing
asked about here. We cannot say thata person will be able to see the
Mothers of the Believers or that it is not possible; rather we must
refrain from thinking about that or indulging in discussion of it, for
it is superfluous and is not something that it is prescribed to pray
for orwish for. But what is indicated by the Qur'aanis that the
believers will meet and sit facing one another on thrones, as Allaah
says (interpretation of the meaning):
"A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations
(who embraced Islam).
14. And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later generations.
15. (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones.
16. Reclining thereon, face to face"
[al-Waaqi'ah 56:13-16]
"And We shall remove from their hearts any deep feeling of bitterness
(that they mayhave). (So they will be like) brothers facing each other
on thrones"
[al-Hijr 15:47]
We should not indulge in discussion of matters of the unseen without
knowledge, rather if such a question comes up, we should answer
bysaying Allaah knows best, and the questioner should be told not to
indulge in such topics, because there is no benefit in that.
"And follow not (O man, i.e., say not, or do not, orwitness not) that
of which you have no knowledge. Verily, the hearing, and the sight,
and the heart of each of those ones will be questioned (by Allaah)"
[al-Isra' 17:36]
"They (angels) said: Glory is to You, we have no knowledge except what
you have taught us. Verily, it is You, the All-Knower, the All-Wise"
[al-Baqarah 2:32]
We ask Allaah to guide us to the Straight Path and to make us all
people of Paradise. May Allaah send blessings and peace upon His
slaveand Messenger Muhammad and upon his family and ... And
Allaah knows best......

Henna - past and today

"The best thing with which to color your gray hair is henna or katm."
[Abu Daawood and At-Tirmithi]
Jaabir Ibn 'Abdullaah narrated that Abu Quhaafa (the Father of Abu
Bakr) came on theday of the conquest of Makkah with his hair andbeard
extremely white. The Prophet said: "Change his hair color with
something and do not use black."
Salmah, the Prophet's ,maid, said: " Anyone whocomplained to the
Prophet from pain in his head, he would say tohim, 'cup it. ' And when
complained from pain in the foot, he would tell him, 'Dye it with
henna.' " [Abu Daawood and Ibn Maajah]
She also said: "Whenever the Prophet had an ulcer, fester or eczema,
he ordered me to put henna on it." [Authentic, Jaami' al-Usool by Ibn
al-Atheer]
Henna has been utilized since ancient times as a dye to color the
nails, hands, feet and hair. The traditional henna is manufactured
from a plant known as LawsoniaAlba. This plant is cultivated in Saudi
Arabia, India, Sri Lanka, Iran, Egypt, North Africa and Australia
among others.
The effective dye component of henna is called Lawsone. It consists of
fat, resin, manitol and volatile oils.
It is mentioned in the Islamic Encyclopedia of Medicine that the
ancientEgyptians used henna in mummification.
The Egyptian henna is typically a green substance that gives the hair
a reddish brown color. Other colors are obtained by adding other dyes
to the natural henna. Some women in Sudan add a substance called
paraphenylen ediamine to the henna toreduce the time needed for dyeing
from an hour to several minutes. But this mixture can be fatal
although its cause is unknown and this is why people who apply henna
are warned against adding this substance. Henna in itself is safe
anddoesn't have any known side effects. It is 100% natural. The henna
foundin different brands of shampoos in stores and pharmacies is free
of this substance.
Recent medical researches:
Many people in recent years have been inclined to use natural
substances.The idea of returning to using some old substances that
were once used as cosmetics is gaining ground in the medical field.
One of these substances is henna. If we look at the different haircare
products available off-the-shelf like shampoos, conditioners, hair
color and hair creams, we will find that much of them contain henna.
This substance is described in the Hadeeths as being the best source
for hair dyeing. What is the scientific evidence that encourage the
return to the use of henna?
An American magazine specializing in skin diseases, Cutis, once
published an article about henna in its first edition in 1986. Dr.
Natu is a famous professor of skin disease from New York University in
America, stated that henna has several benefits, the most important
being as follows:
1. Its effects are not permanent. It does not stick permanently to the
roots of the hair like other artificial hair colors. Henna starts to
fade after 3 to 6 weeks. Itthen disappears completely and leaves no
residue.
2. Henna is compatible with all natural hair colors.
3. Henna enhances the natural color of hair and gives it shine. One
would have to use it several times before any visible changes in color
appear.
4. Henna strengthens each individual hair, restores damaged hair and
prevents split ends. There are many different shampoos and
conditioners that containhenna and do not give the hair any new color.
They give it beauty and glow.
5. Extensive usage of henna is safe in comparison with other
artificial substances. There are only rare cases of skin sensitivity.
Didn't the prophet say, "The best thing to color your hair with is
henna and katam." Recent medical evidence in our hands proves what the
Prophet said. That is not strange because the Prophet said, "Henna
isthe best perfume for the people of Jannah." If the henna is the
preferred perfume in paradise, it is the ideal hair treatment

treating skin rashes

In the books of Imaams Al-Bukhaari and Muslim it isnarrated that Anas
said: "The Messenger of Allaah has allowed Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn 'Awfand
Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-'Awwaam to wear silk garments because of a skin rash
they had." In another narration, "Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn 'Awf and Az-Zubayr
Ibn Al-'Awwaam complained to the Prophet during a battle that they had
a skin rash, and he allowed them to wear silk garments which I saw
them wearing."
There are two areas of interest regarding this narration, one in the
area of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) and another medical.
In the area of Fiqh, in principle, wearing silken garments is allowed
only for women and is disallowed for men, except whenthere is a
legitimate need. For instance, men are allowed to wear silken garments
in cold weather, when one has only a silken garment to wear and when
complaining from mange, rashes, mites or lice, as evident by the last
narration.
According to Imaams Ahmad andShaafi'i wearing silken garments is
allowed for men if a necessity warrants it. The permission given to
some Muslims due to special circumstances applies to all thosewho face
similar circumstances.
Several scholars said that the narrations that prohibit silken
garments for men apply in general. They said that the aforementioned
narration might entail a specific permission for only 'Abdur-Rahmaan
Ibn 'Awf and Az-Zubayr . They say that it is possible, though, that
this permission applies to other Muslims. When there is a probability
regarding a certain ruling, adhering to the general text is warranted.
This is why some of the narrators of this narration commented: "I do
not know if the permission does apply to whoever comes after them
('Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn 'Awf and Az-Zubayr)."
The correct opinion is that the permission is general in its
indication and that there is no evidence that it is specific or
restricted. Similarly, the Prophet once said to Abu Burdah:"This
permission applies to you and none else after you." Also, Allaah said
to His Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sail am, regarding the woman who
offered herself in marriage to theProphet (what means):
"...A privilege for you only, not forthe (rest of the) believers..."
[Quran, 33:50]
In the medical area, silk is produced by an animal and is a remedy.
Silk has many benefits, such as soothing and strengthening the heart
and helping relieve several of its ailments. Silk also helps against
black bile and whatever ailments it might cause. Further, silk
strengthens the eyesight when used as eyeliner. Raw silk, which is
used in preparing medications and remedies, is hot and dry in the
first degree. When silk is usedin clothes, it is mild and heats
thebody. Sometimes it could chill thebody.
Ar-Raazi said: "Silk is hotter than linen, colder than cotton and
develops the flesh. Every typeof thick clothes weakens the body and
hardens the skin."
There are three types of clothes, one that brings warmth and also
heats the body. Another type f clothes brings warmth but provides no
heat to the body. Thethird type does not bring warmthor heat. There is
no type that brings heat but not warmth to those wearing it. For
instance clothes made of wool and animalhair elevate body temperature
and bring warmth to the skin. Onthe other hand, silk, Kittan
(linen)and cotton garments only bring warmth to the skin. Kitten
clothes are cold and dry, wool clothes are hot and dry, while cotton
garments are moderate. Silken garments are softer and less hot than
wool. The author ofAl-Minhaj stated that wearing silk, "Does not bring
as much warmth as cotton, because it is milder."
Every type of soft, polished clothes heat the body less and in less
effective in helping the decomposition process. That is why it is
better that this type of clothes is worn during summer and in hot
areas.
Since silken garments are neither dry nor thick as the other types of
clothes they help as a treatment for skin rashes that result form dry,
thick material. Hence, the Prophet allowed Az-Zubayr and
'Abdur-Rahmaan to wear silken garments due to their skin rash. Also,
silken garments are the least hospitableto mites or lice, for it is
not the best environment where mites live and thrive.
The types of body wear that neither elevates the body temperature nor
brings warmth are made of iron, lead, wood, sand, and so forth.
If one asks, "since silk provides the best type of clothes and the
most suitable for the body, why was it prohibited for men by the
Islamic legislation, which is the mot honorable, perfect legislation
and which allows the good and pure things and only prohibits the
impure things?
Scholars answered this stating different reasons, such as, that Islam
prohibited silken garments for men so that they observe patience and
abandon wearing them for Allaah's sake. Others saythat silk was
prohibited because it leads to arrogance and pride.
Yet others say that silk was prohibited because of its softnesson the
skin that leads to femininebehavior while weakening manhood and
masculinity. Hence,you rarely see a man wearing silken garments who is
not affected by its softness by inadvertently imitating feminine
behavior and softness, even if he was among the most masculine men.
Wearing silken garments will certainly diminish the manly qualities
and masculinity, although these qualities will not disappear all
together.
As for those who do not comprehend these facts, let themsubmit to
Allaah's wise decisions and adhere to the texts that prohibit it for
men.
The Prophet said: "Allaah hasallowed silk and gold for the females of
my nation and prohibited them for the males of my nation."
[An-Nasaa'i]
In another narration, the Prophet said: "Wearing silk and gold is
prohibited for the males of my Nation and allowed for the

Black Seed (Nigella sativa): A cure for every disease

Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: " Use this Black Seed
regularly, because it is a cure for every disease, except death."
[Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]
What is the Black Seed?
Its botanical name is Nigella sativa. It is believed to be indigenous
to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated into other parts
of the world including the Arabian peninsula, northern Africa and
parts of Asia.
The Black seeds originate from the common fennel flower plant (Nigella
sativa) of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. It is sometimes
mistakenly confused with the fennel herb plant (Foeniculum vulgare).
The plant has finely divided foliage and pale bluish purple or white
flowers. The stalk of the plant reaches a height of twelve to eighteen
inches as its fruit, theblack seed, matures.
The Black Seed forms a fruit capsule which consists of many white
trigonal seeds. Once the fruit capsule has matured, it opens up and
the seeds contained within are exposed to the air, becoming black in
color.
The Black seeds are small black grains with a rough surface and an
oily white interior, similar to onion seeds. The seeds have
littlebouquet, though when rubbed, their aroma resembles oregano. They
have a slightly bitter, peppery flavor and a crunchy texture.
The Black Seed is also known by other names, varying between places.
Some call it black caraway, others call it black cumin, onion seeds or
even coriander seeds. The plant has norelation to the common kitchen
herb, cumin.
Muslims' use of the Black Seed:
Muslims have been using and promoting the use of the Black Seed for
hundreds of years, and hundreds of articles have been written about
it. The Black Seed has also been in use worldwide for over 3000 years.
It is not only a prophetic herb, but it also holds a unique place in
the medicine of the Prophet .
It is unique in that it was not used profusely before the Prophet
Muhammad made itsuse popular. Although there weremore than 400 herbs
in use before the Prophet Muhammad and recorded in the herbals of
Galen and Hippocrates, the Black Seed was not one of the most popular
remedies of the time. Because of the way Islam has spread, the usage
and popularity of the Black Seed is widely known as a "remedy of the
Prophet ." In fact, a large part of this herbal preparation's
popularity is based on the teachings of the Prophet .
The Black Seed has become very popular in recent years and is marketed
and sold by many Muslim and non-Muslim businesses.
Its nutrients :
The Black Seed is rich in nutritional values. It contain almost 40%
fixed oils and 1.4% volatile oils. It also contains around fifteen
amino acids, proteins, calcium, iron, sodium, and potassium. Among its
most effective compositions are thymoquinone, dithymoquinone,
thymohydroquinone, and thymol.The magazine Food Chemistry found the
Black Seed to be high in protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty
acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as calcium, potassium
and iron. These are the very nutrients that modern science has found
that we most lack. It also provides many of the same nutrients that
the FDA recommends to help prevent disease and slow down the aging
process.
Dr. Michael Tierra, author of Planetary Herbology, also found the
Black Seed to be high in the above nutrients. In addition, he found a
remarkable number of sterols, especially beta-sitosterol,which is
known to have anti-carcinogenic properties. The Journal of American
Scientists reports that Black Seed has a number of useful properties
suchas antihistamine, antioxidant, antibiotic, antimycotic and
broncho-dilating effects.
The benefits and uses of the Black Seed:
The Black Seed is an excellent herb with many benefits and uses,
especially when it comes to maintaining a strong and healthyimmune
system. The prophetic reference in describing the Black Seed, as
having a healing for all illnesses is not exaggerated as it at first
appears. The Black Seed has been used for a variety of medical
problems for several thousand years. These uses rangefrom stomach
aches to asthma, cancer to coughs, and the traditional use as a spice.
The Black Seed is also used as: a carminative (rids the body of gas
from the intestines), a digestive (aids in the digestion of foods), a
diuretic (increases urine flow by ridding the body of excess water),
an emmenagogue (promotes and regulates menstruation), a galactagogue
(increases the production of milk), a resolvent (dissolves boils and
swelling), a stimulant (increases the flow of adrenaline and energy),
a stomachic (relievesstomach disorders), a sudorific (increases
perspiration), a tonic (improves bodily functions), and a vermifuge
(expels worms). Caution should be taken when using the black seed by
pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as high doses of this product
could induce spontaneous abortions.
To insure that you are taking the Black Seed look for the words
Nigella Sativa. Only this plant, as opposed to true cumin or coriander
has the ability to "heal all diseases."
Research suggests that the Black Seed is an effective antitumor
treatment for certain types of cancer, including breast cancer and
fibrocystic breast disease. The Black Seed may also be of possible
benefit in treating high blood pressure. Except its potential to cause
spontaneous abortions (and only at high dosages), there may be little
if any toxic side effects to using theBlack Seed.
Recent research has provided evidence that most illnesses arisebecause
of an imbalanced or dysfunctional immune system, which cannot perform
its primaryfunction of defending the body optimally. Researches also
indicate that the Black Seed contains an ability to significantlyboost
the human immune system - if taken over time.
The role of the Black Seed in increasing human immunity was not clear
before 1986, when Dr. Qaadi and his colleagues started a series of
researches in the United States. Afterwards, many researches were
launched in various countries. Dr. Qaadi proved that the use of the
Black Seed strengthens immunity since the ratio of the T assistant
lymph cells increased by an average of 72% compared to the restraining
cells. Also, there was a considerable development in the activity of
natural killer cells with an average of 74%.
The results of many modern researches supported the findings of Qaadi.
Amongst them are the results published by the International Immunity
magazinein August 1995 about the effect of black seed on the outer
lymph cells and the activity of white blood multi-nucleus cells. In
September 2000, the International Immunity magazinealso published a
research on the effect of the Black Seed oil in preventing
cytomegalovirus on laboratory rats. The Black Seed oilhas been tested
as an anti-virus substance and the immunity acquired during the early
stages of the disease was measured through determining the natural
killer cells and other things.
In October 1999, the European magazine of Cancer published an article
on the effect of thymoquinone on abdomen cancer in rats. Likewise, in
May 1998, a magazine specialized in anti-cancer researches published
an article on the extracts of the Black Seed as a treatment for cancer
tumors. On April 2000, the Ethanol Medical magazine wrote about the
toxicity and immunity effects of ethanol extracted from the Black
Seeds. Also, in February 1995, Medical Plants magazine published an
article on the effects of the Black Seed stable oiland thymoquinone on
white blood cells. Many other researches came out supporting these
facts.
More research is being done on the effectiveness of the Black Seed.
Research trials are also being planned in various countries to study
its actual effects on humans. However, we don't need to look any
further than the Prophet's words that tell us there is healing in
thisplant. As long as we trust in Allaah and take the prescription His
Prophet has given us, we will all be evidence of this magnificent
plant's abilities to heal all diseases.
Nonetheless, more is needed to be learned about the appropriatedoses
of this herb for various medical problems. We pray that Allaah may
guide Muslim physicians to take a closer look atthis plant and begin
prescribing it for all of our physical ailments.
Conclusion:
The Prophet told us that the Black Seed is a cure for every disease.
The Arabic word ' Shifaa' (cure) came without the definite article
which means that it is an indefinite word that covers most cures. This
means that the Black Seed contributes to the cure of every disease. It
has been scientifically proved that the immunity system is the only
system that has the ability to combat diseases and produce cells that
kill viruses.
Based on these facts, we can conclude that the Black Seed is a cure
for every disease because it strengthens the immunity system which is
responsible for curing diseases and combating viruses.
These scientific facts are obvious. No one can claim the credit of
knowing these facts fourteen centuries ago, except a Prophet. Allaah
Almighty Says (what means): "Nor does he (the Prophet ) speak of (his
own) inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed." [Quran 53:
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