Is it permissible to prayin a room where there isa television that is on?.

Is it permissible to pray in a room when there is someone else in the
same room who is watching television, if that person is watching it at
a low volume and the program being shown does not contain anything but
people who are dressed decently?.
Praise be to Allah.
It is makrooh to pray in a place where the worshipper will be
distracted from his prayer. And undoubtedlythe television is one of
the greatest distractions to people; if a man praysin a place where
the television is on, it will undoubtedly distract him even if the
volume islow.
Abu Dawood (2030) narrated that Safiyyah bint Shaybah said: I heard
the Aslami womansaying: I said to 'Uthmaan: What did the Messenger of
Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say to you when he
called you? He said: He said: "I forgot to tell you to cover up the
two (ram's) horns, because there should not be anything in the room to
distract the one who is praying."Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in
Saheeh al-Jaami', no. 2504.
At-Tabaraani narrated inal-Awsat (5246) that Abu Hurayrah said: The
Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "I
have been forbidden to pray behind people who are talking or
sleeping." Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in al-Irwa' (2/96). Also
narrated by Abu Dawood(694) from the hadeeth of Ibn 'Abbaas as
follows: "|Do not pray behind one who is sleeping or talking." Classed
as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.
Al-Khattaabi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
With regard to praying behind people who are talking, it was regarded
as makrooh by ash-Shaafa 'i and Ahmad. That is because they talked
will distract the worshipper from his prayer. Ibn 'Umar would not pray
behind a man who was talking except on Friday.
End quote from Ma 'aalim as-Sunan, 1/187
An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
With regard to the garments or cloths on which there are images
crosses or things that may cause distraction, it is makrooh to pray
wearing them, facing towards them or on them.
End quote from al-Majmoo ', 3/180
The one who is praying in a place where this television is cannot be
certain that it will not suddenly change from recitation of Qur'an to
songs and music, especially if there is someone with whom who does not
care aboutsuch things does not payattention to respecting the fact
that people are praying. The one who wants to pray should choose a
place where nothing will distract himfrom his prayer, whetherby means
of noise, images or other things.
If he does pray in such a place, his prayer is valid. If it is in such
a way that it will not distract him oraffect his prayer, then there is
nothing wrong with that and it is not makrooh.
But if it is in such a way that it will cause some distraction, his
prayer is still valid but it is makrooh.And Allah knows best.

Is it permissible for her to get an invoice for medication from a pharmacy from which she did not get this medicine?.

I work in a government department and our medical costs are covered by
this department; we have to bring an invoice for the cost of medical
consultations from any doctor as well as invoices from any pharmacy
showing the price of medicine, and the department will cover the cost
of these invoices.
My questions are:
Sometimes the doctor who treats me prescribes medicine for me, some of
which can be found in the pharmacy and some of itcannot, so we buy it
from him, but he does not write me an invoice showing the price of
these medicines.
Is it permissible for me to get an invoice from any pharmacy to show
the price of this medicine, but showing the name of some other
medicine that is in the prescription? On one occasion I went to the
doctor and my sister waswith me, and she had some problems, so she
asked the doctor and he wrote a prescription for her. But when I asked
him whether I should pay for this consultation,he refused. Is it
permissible for her to submit it to the department in which myfather
works, because children get half of their medical costs covered bythe
department in whichthe father works?
Praise be to Allah.
Firstly:
The employee should approach his work with an attitude of
trustworthiness, dignity and honesty, and should avoid haraam
earnings, lying, cheating and deceiving.
He should do the work required of him in a proper manner, without
cheating in his earnings or doing anything that will lead to regret in
the Hereafter.
See the answer to question no. 4651 .
Secondly:
Saying that the medicinementioned is not available in pharmacies is a
dubious statement, because the basic principle is that medicine is
more available in pharmacies than in doctors' clinics; the doctor may
have free samples that he getsfrom (pharmaceutical) companies and the
like.
Whatever the case, it seems to us, and we know from experience, that
if you had looked more, especially in larger pharmacies, you would
certainly have found the medicine that you were looking for or you
would have found a suitable alternative to it. It does not seem to us
that there is any concession concerning what you are asking about,
especially as it is not a case of necessity. So it is not permissible
tohasten to tell lies or resort to deceit and tricks when there is no
case of necessity and no pressure to do so.
Even if we assume that there is no alternative for this medicine, and
that it is only available from this doctor (which cannot be the case),
either the doctor should sell it with an invoice, or you can talk to
your superiors at work so thatthey can find out the facts about the
matter.
Thirdly:
If children have half of their medical costs covered, as you say,
thenit is not permissible for them to submit papers showing anything
but the true facts. If on this occasion you did not payany of the
costs for this consultation, then you do not have the right to ask the
administration atwork for anything.
If you did pay for it, thenyou have the right to askfor what you are
allowed to, according to the conditions stipulatedby your father's
work, but that is on condition that the papers you submit are truthful
and are not made up.And Allah knows best.

Bahirah, the Monk Recognizes the Seal of Prophethood

When the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) was twelve years old,
he went with his uncle Abu Talib on a business journey to Syria. When
they reached Busra (which was a part of Syria, in the vicinity of
Howran under the Roman domain) they met a monk called Bahira (his real
name was Georges), who showed great kindness, and entertained them
lavishly. He had never been in the habit of receiving or entertaining
them before. He readily enough recognized the Prophet (Peace be upon
him) and said while taking his hand: "This is the master of all
humans. Allah will send him with a Message which will be a mercy to
all beings." Abu Talib asked: "How do you know that?" He replied:"When
you appeared from the direction of 'Aqabah, all stones and trees
prostrated themselves, which they never do except for a Prophet. I can
recognize him also by the seal of Prophethood which is below his
shoulder, like an apple. We have got tolearn this from our books."
Source: At Tirmidhi and At Tabari

* Rebuilding Kabah - Muhammad (SAW) comes to the rescue

** When the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) was thirty five,
Quraish started rebuilding Al-Ka'bah. That was because it was a low
building of white stones no more than 6.30 metres high, from the days
of Ishmael. It was also roofless and that gave the thieves easy access
to its treasures inside. It was also exposed to the wearing factors of
nature - because it was built a long time ago - that weakened and
cracked its walls. Five years before Prophethood, there was a great
flood in Makkah that swept towards Al-Ka'bah and almost demolished it.
Quraish was obliged to rebuild itto safeguard its holiness and
position. The chiefs of Quraish decided to use only licit money in
rebuilding Al-Ka'bah, so all money that derived from harlotry, usury
or unjust practices was excluded. They were, at first, too awed to
knock down the wall, but Al-Waleed bin Al-Mugheerah Al-Mukhzumi
started the work. Seeing that no harm had happened to him, the others
participated in demolishing the walls until they reached the basis
laid by Abraham. When they started rebuilding its walls, they divided
the work amongthe tribes.
Each tribe was responsible for rebuilding a part of it. The tribes
collected stones and started work.The man who laid the stones was a
Roman mason called Baqum. The work went on in harmony till the time
came to put the sacred Black Stone in its proper place. Then strife
broke out among the chiefs, and lasted for four or five days, each
contesting for the honour of placing the stone in its position.
Daggers were on the point of being drawn and great bloodshed seemed
imminent. Luckily, the oldest among the chiefs Abu Omaiyah bin
Mugheerah Al-Makhzumi made a proposal which was accepted by all. He
said:"Let him, who enters theSanctuary first of all, decide on the
point." It was then Allah's Will thatthe Messenger of Allah (Peace be
upon him) should be the first to enter the Mosque. On seeing him, all
the people on the scene, cried with one voice:"Al-Ameen (the
trustworthy) has come. We are content to abide by his decision." Calm
and self-possessed, Muhammad (Peace be upon him) received the
commission and at once resolved upon an expedient which was to
conciliate them all. He asked for a mantle which he spread on the
ground and placed the stone in its centre. He then asked the
representatives of the different clans among them, to lift the stone
all together. When it had reached the proper place, Muhammad (Peace be
upon him) laidit in the proper position with his own hands. Thisis how
a very tense situation was eased and a grave danger averted by the
wisdom of the Prophet (Peace be upon him).
Source: Ar Raheeq Al Makhtum Pg. 80.