Dought & clear,- Ruling on distributing leaflets and pamphlets that contain Qur’anic verses for da‘wah purposes to non-Muslims.

My question is regardingdistributing leaflets/pamphlets for dawah
purposes that contain Quranic verses. Itis likely that many of them
will end up on the streets or bins after being distributed. Isnt this
wrong and should this discourage us givingout such material? Also, is
this ok, considering that the targeted recipients are non-muslims who
are impure?
Praise be to Allah.
Firstly:
Distributing leaflets and pamphlets for da'wah purposes is a good deed
and is calling people to Allah. It is something from which many
peoplebenefit, especially non-Muslims. It is a means of spreading the
religion of Allah, establishing proof for them and leaving no excuse
for them, and conveying to them the message of their Lord. But this
work should be done in a thoughtful manner, following guidelines and
methods through which the aim may be achieved in an appropriate manner
without going against the rulings of Islam.
Secondly:
Leaflets and pamphlets for da'wah purposes that contain Qur'anic
verses do not come under the same rulings as the Mushaf, and the one
who touches them cannot be said to have touched the Mushaf, because
the Qur'anic material in them is mixed with other material. So they
come under the same ruling asthe ruling on books of fiqh, tafseer and
the like,and it is permissible for a non-believer or one who is in a
state of impurity to touch them.
Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
With regard to the verse that the Prophet (blessings and peace of
Allah be upon him) wrote – i.e., to Heraclius – his intention thereby
was to correspond, and a verse in a letter or a book of fiqh and the
likedoes not come under theprohibition on touching it, and the book or
letterdoes not become a Mushaf.
End quote from al-Mughni, 1/109
Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
Some of the scholars are of the view that it is permissible for a
non-believer to touch the Mushaf if there is thehope that he will
become a Muslim. They quoted as evidence for that the fact that the
Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) wrote to Heraclius,
the ruler of Byzantium, (a letter containing) the verse in which
Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says (interpretation of the
meaning): "Say (O Muhammad SAW): 'O people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you" [Aal
'Imraan 3:64]. They said: This verse is a verse of the Book of Allah
that he wrote to Heraclius. But the correctview is that this is not
proof; rather it only indicates that it is permissible to write one or
two verses of the Book of Allah. As for handing over the entire Mushaf
(to a non-Muslim), it is not proven that the Prophet (blessings and
peace of Allah be upon him) did that.
End quote from Majmoo'Fataawa Ibn Baaz, 24/340-341
Thirdly:
If these books or leaflets are translated into another language,
otherthan Arabic, then the matter is easier. It does not matter if the
non-believer touches a translation of the meanings of the Holy Qur'an
into a language other than Arabic, even if it is a translation of an
entire soorah, because the translation is an interpretation of the
meanings of the Qur'an, and it does not come under the same rulings as
the Qur'an. The non-believer is not forbidden to touch books of
tafseer or Islamic knowledge, unless he is doing so by way of
mishandling them or showing disrespect. See the answer to question no.
119323 .
To sum up:
There is nothing wrong with distributing these leaflets and pamphlets
for da'wah purposes, even if they contain some verses of the Holy
Qur'an or hadeeths of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be
upon him), and there is nothing wrong with allowing the non-believer
to touch them and read them, because of the great interests that are
served by that, of acquainting him with the religion of Allah, and
establishing proof for him and leaving him with no excuse by conveying
the message. The interests ofconveying the message to him in the hope
that he might become Muslimtake precedence over the possible negative
consequences of allowing him to touch them and handle them.
Disallowing the printing of these books and leaflets that are aimed
atnon-Muslims would cancel out a great deal of good and impose
restrictions on the means of calling non-Muslims to Allah.
With regard to throwingthese leaflets into the trash, it is not
permissible according toIslam, but it is only haraam for the one who
does that action himself. As for the one who prints and distributes
these leaflets and spendson that, he will have (thereward of) his good
deeds and is not responsible for the actions of others.

If it is possible to write on them a request not tothrow them on the
ground or the like, or asking the reader to leave them in an
appropriate place, that would be a good idea.

And Allah knows best.

The creation is in need for Allaah

Man always looks for what benefits him and what protects him from
harm. However, to accomplish this, man must be able to realize what is
harmful. He must then know whom he should need, trust, and love so
that he can attain what is beneficial as well as to feel good about
his choice.
He also must know the proper and good approach that would make him
achieve this goal. This latter conditionrequires that man:
1.Know about harm
2.What ways can be used to drive harm away?
Certainly, man can have no better guidance than that which comes from
the One Who had perfected everything, and the One who Has no
deficiency in Himself and in His Attributes. The One Who is
Ever-Living and Who does not die. There can be no One better than the
One Who Has no need for anything; the One Who is rich; the Giver; the
One who, after all, controls man's soul. Man is so poor to Him. He is
Allaah, the True and only God. Man can bring harm to himself if he
seeks other than Allaah for help. Allaah is the OneWho can help man
drive away any harm for it cannot occur without His Will and His
Power.
Allaah Almighty sent down His Books and chose His Messengers to guide man to:
1. Know His Lord as He Almighty had explained about Himself, and
2. Seek Him Alone while living in accordance withHis plan
Knowing Allaah's Names and Attributes liberates man from worshiping
any form of creation because creation is weak and is in need of The
Creator, Allaah. The knowledge about Allaah leads man to know that he
is created to live according to Allaah's wayas revealed to His
Messengers may Allaah exalt their mention the final of whom was
Messenger Muhammad .
This Revelation contains a complete code of life. Everything that is
beneficial or harmful is established so that man can center his life
aroundthis Revelation. If man commits wrong and knows that Allaah is
Oft-Forgiving he would turn to Him, and to Him alone, seeking His
forgiveness; Allaah Says (what means): "Know, therefore, that there is
no God Who deserves to be worshiped except Allaah; and ask forgiveness
for your sins." [Quran 47:19]
It is wrong to think or believe that Allaah created other 'gods'
besides Him so that man turns to them for help; loves them or fear
them, etc. He is the same God ofall nations. He does not order that
people should make of stars, sun, fire, 'Eesaa (Jesus), Moosaa
(Moses), Muhammad may Allaah exalt their mention etc. gods besides
Him. He (Most Exalted) cannot be 'contradictory'. He has one way
(religion) that calls man to surrender hiswill only to Him.
He warned that if man (even Muhammad ) would take partners withHim,
then his work will fail and will be among losers; Allaah Says (what
means): "And verily, it had beenrevealed to you (O Muhammad ) as has
been revealed to those before you. If you join others in worship with
Allaah (then) surely (all) your deeds will be in vain and you will
certainly be among the losers. Nay! But worship Allaah and be among
grateful." [Quran 39:65-66]
Let us know what Muhammad the man-Prophet, who knew Allaah best, used
to say: "OAllaah, I seek refuge in You for Your Pleasure and against
Your Wrath, and in Your Forgiveness and against Your Punishment andin
You from You, I cannot Praise You as You can Praise Yourself."
(Muslim, Abu Daawood, At-Tirmithi, Ibn Maajah)
He used to say also: "I have surrendered myself to You, Ihave directed
my face to You, I have entrusted my affairs to You, I have compelled
my back to refuge in You, in want and in fright of You, there is no
resort nor survival from You except (in turning) to You. I have faith
in Your book (i.e. the Quran) which You brought down and in the
Prophet (Muhammad ) you have sent." (Al-Bukhaari & Muslim)
When we read in the Quran (what means): "Whatever of Mercy (i.e. of
good), Allaah may grant to mankind, none can withhold it, and whatever
He may withhold, none can grant it thereafter. And He is the
All-Mighty, the All-Wise." [Quran 35:2]
And when we read (whatmeans): "If Allaah touches you with hurt, there
is none can remove it but He; and if He intends any good for you,
there isnone who can repel His favor which He causes it to reach
whomsoever of His slaves He will,and He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful." [Quran 10:117]
We should be motivated to return to Him Alone at times of ease and at
times of hardship. And when we read (what means): "If Allaah helps you
none can overcome you, and if Heforsakes you, who is there, after Him,
that can help you. And in Allaah (alone) let believers put their
trust." [Quran 3:160]
The Quran, therefore, leads man to a true liberation from any false
attachment. It brings peace to the heart. It helps the believer
againsthypocrisy and all forms ofdishonesty.
Imagine, for example, a believer facing a problemat work. He sees
wrong and faces unlawful practices. He does not fear rejecting what is
wrong. He knows that the job is only a means togain his sustenance.
While he may be unable to correct what is wrong,he knows well that
Allaahis the One Who provides. If he leaves his job for the sake of
Allaah, Allaah will give him a better one. Allaah Almighty Said (what
means): "And whosoever fears Allaah and keepshis duty to Him. He will
make a way for him to get out (from) every (difficulty), and He will
provide him from (sources) he could never imagine." [Quran 65:2-3]
The above texts, necessitates that man must depend upon AllaahAlmighty
asking Him Alone for assistance. It also requires that man must love
Allaah and worship Him Alone to gain His pleasure and His help. Is it
not true that the people who consider this life as the "Final Goal"
end up worshiping many things in it? You see them so careful
about"having it all". They torture themselves: pain, difficulty,
constant worry,keeping their hands in the banks for loan after loan to
keep up with the"demands of development". They are under the constant
threatof fore-closure. They constantly see poverty in front of their
eyes.
The Prophet said: "Allaah says: 'Son of Aadam: Fill your time with My
worship and I will fill your heart with richness, and end off your
poverty. But if you do not, I would make your hands fully busy (i.e.
in worldly affairs) and I would not end off your poverty.'"
(At-Tirmithi)
Our purpose of existence on earth is more meaningful than being slaves
to worldly gains. There can be no meaningful life better than that
prescribed by our Creator Allaah. Every act done according to Allaah's
way is an act of worship. Man is the beneficiary and Allaah is in no
need; Allaah Says (what means):: "O mankind! It is you who stand in
need of Allaah, but Allaah is Rich (Free of all wants and needs),
Worthy of All Praise." [Quran 35:15]

A woman miscarries after 5 months of pregnancy!

Q: a) A woman miscarries after 5 months of pregnancy. The limbs of the
foetus were formed at the time. What is the procedure regarding giving
the foetus ghusal and performingJanaazah Salaah?
b) Kindly explain the ruling of any bleeding experienced by the woman
in the above-mentioned situation.

A: a) If the limbs of the foetus are formed (hands, legs, fingers,
nails, mouth, nose, hairetc.) though the entire body has not been
formed at the time of the miscarriage, then, the child will be named,
washed wrapped in a cloth andburied without any Janaazah Salaah. (Al
Fataawa Al Hindiyyah 1/59, Hashiayatut Tahtaawi ala Maraaqil Falaah
pg. 598)
b) When a woman miscarries and the limbs like the hands, legs,
fingers, nails, nose, hair, mouth havebeen formed then, whatever
bleeding is experienced by the woman thereafter is considered to be
Nifaas (post-natal bleeding). (Ad Durrul Mukhtar 1/302, Al Fataawa Al
Hindiyyah 1/37)
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Please advise me on what type of wedding rings for males are allowed

Q: Assalaamualaikum respected Mufti Saab
Please advise me on what type of wedding rings for males are allowed.
Currently there are titanium and platinum rings. I even heard a notion
that you are allowed to mixelements as long as thesilver content is
the majority. Is this true?
Also is it allowed for males to wear diamonds on the rings?

A: There is no concept as a wedding ring in the Shariah..
There is a Hadith which is narrated by Abdullah bin Bareera
(Radhiyallaahu Anhu) who narrates from his father that a person
wearing a ring made of brass came to Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa
Sallam). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) said to him, "I get
the smell of idols from you." Thisperson flung the ring away and came
again with a ring made of iron. This time Rasulullah (Sallallaahu
Alayhi Wa Sallam) said,"I see the jewellery of the people of hell on
you." This person flungthe ring away and asked, "O Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) from what should I make the ring?"
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) answered saying, "Make it
from silver and do not allowits weight to exceed one mithqaal."
A mithqaal has been worked out to be approximately 4.374 grams.
From this Hadith the Jurists have deduced that it is not permissible
to wear rings made of metals other than gold or silver. Titanium is a
metal other than gold or silver and accordingly may not be worn. A man
is only permitted to wear a silver ring weighing no more than 4.374
grams, whilst women are allowed to wear rings of gold and/or silver
only. A diamond may be put on the ring.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Was Salaam