Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar
)Hegira( Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which
the Holy Quran Says)what means(:}Indeed, the number of months with
Allah is twelve ]lunar[ months in the register of Allah ]from[ the day
Hecreated the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred…{]Quran
9: 36[
These four months, according to the authentic traditions)Prophetic
narrations(, are Thul-Qi'dah, Thul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. All the
commentators of the Noble Quran are unanimous on this point, because
the Noble Prophetdeclared in his sermon on theoccasion of his last
Hajj)pilgrimage to Makkah(: "One year consists of twelve months, of
which four are sanctified months,three of them are in sequence;
Thul-Qi'dah, Thul-Hijjah, Muharram, and the fourth is Rajab."
The specific mention of these four months does not mean that any other
month has no sanctity, because the month of Ramadan is admittedly the
most sanctified month in the year. But these fourmonths were
specifically termed as sanctified months for the simple reason that
even the pagans of Makkah accepted their sanctity.
The sanctity of these four monthswas established right from the day
Allaah created the universe. Since the Pagans of Makkah attributed
themselves to Ibraaheem )Abraham(who observed the sanctity of these
months, they also observed the sanctity of these four months and
despite their frequent tribal battles, they held it unlawful to fight
in these months.
In Islam, the sanctity of these months was upheld and the Holy Quran
referred to them as the"sanctified months". Muharram has certain other
characteristics special to it, which are stated below:
Fasting during the month:
The Noble Prophetsaid:'The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are
those of the month of Muharram."
Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not obligatory, yet
one who fasts in these days out of his own will is entitled to agreat
reward by Allaah Almighty. The Hadeeth cited above signifies that the
fasts of the month of Muharram are most rewardable ones among the
voluntary fasts. It does not mean that the award promised for fasts of
Muharram can be achieved only by fasting for the whole month. On the
contrary, each fast during this month has merit. Therefore, one should
avail of this opportunity as much as he can.
The day of 'Aashooraa':
Although Muharram is a sanctified month as a whole, yet, the 10th day
of Muharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named
'Aashooraa'. According to Ibn 'Abbaasthe Prophetwhen he migrated
toMadeenah, found that the Jews ofMadeenah used to fast on the 10th
day of Muharram. They said that it was the day on which Prophet Moosa
)Moses(and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously and the
Pharaoh was drowned in its waters. On hearing this from the Jews, the
Prophetsaid,"We are worthier of Moosa than you," anddirected the
Muslims to fast on the day of 'Aashooraa'. ]Abu Daawood[
It is also reported in a number of authentic traditions that in the
beginning, fasting on the day of 'Aashooraa' was obligatory for the
Muslims. It was later that the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory
and the fast on the day of 'Aashooraa' was made optional.
'Aa'ishahsaid:"When the Prophetcame to Madeenah, he fasted on the day
of 'Aashooraa' and directed the people to do likewise. But when the
fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory, the obligation of fasting was
confined to Ramadanand the obligatory nature of the fast of
'Aashooraa' was abandoned. Whoever so desires should fast on it and
any other who so likes can avoid fasting on it."]Abu Daawood[
However, the Prophetused tofast on the day of 'Aashooraa' even after
the fasting in Ramadanwas made obligatory. Abdullaah Ibn Moosareports
that the Prophetpreferred the fast of 'Aashooraa' on the fasts of
other days and preferred the fasts of Ramadan on the fast of
'Aashooraa'.]Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[
Misconceptions and Innovations:
However, there are some legendsand misconceptions with regard to
'Aashooraa' that have managed to find their way into the minds of the
unlearned, but have no support of authentic Islamic sources, some very
common of them are these:
·This is the day on which Aadamwas created.
·This is the day when Ibraaheemwas born.
·This is the day when Allaah accepted the repentance of Aadam.
·This is the day when Doomsday will take place. Whoever takes a bath
on the day of 'Aashooraa' will never get ill.
All these and other similar whimsand fancies are totally baseless and
the traditions referred to in this respect are not worthy of any
credit. Some people take it asSunnah )established recommended
practice( to prepare a particular type of meal on the day of
'Aashooraa'. This practice, too, has no basis in the authentic Islamic
sources.
Some other people attribute the sanctity of 'Aashooraa' to the
martyrdom of Al-Hussayn. Nodoubt, the martyrdom of Al-Hussaynis one of
the mosttragic episodes of our history. Yet, the sanctity of
'Aashooraa' cannot be ascribed to this event for the simple reason
that the sanctity of 'Aashooraa' was established during the days of
the Prophetmuch earlier than the birth of Al-Hussayn. On the contrary,
it is one of the merits of Al-Hussaynthat his martyrdom took place on
this blessed day.
Another misconception about themonth of Muharram is that it is an evil
or unlucky month, for Al-Hussayn was killed in it. It is for this
misconception that somepeople avoid holding marriage ceremonies in the
month of Muharram. This is again a baseless concept, which is contrary
to the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah)Prophetic
Tradition(. If the death of an eminent person on a particular day
renders that day unlucky for all times to come, one can hardly find a
day of the year free from this bad luck because every day is
associated with the demise of some eminent person. The Holy Quran and
the Sunnah of the Prophethave liberated us from such superstitious
beliefs.
Lamentations and mourning:
Another wrong practice related to this month is to hold the
lamentation and mourning ceremonies in the memory of martyrdom of
Al-Hussayn. Asmentioned earlier, the event of Karbalaa' is one of the
most tragic events of our history, but the Prophethas forbidden us
from holding the mourning ceremonies on the death of any person. The
people of Pre-Islamic ignorance era used to mourn over their deceased
through loudlamentations, by tearing their clothes and by beating
their cheeks and chests. The Prophetprevented the Muslims from doing
all this and directed them to observe patience by saying"Inna lillaahi
wa inna ilayhi raaji'oon" )To Allaah We belong, and to Him is our
return(. A number of authentic narrations are available on the
subject. To quote only one of them: "He is not from us who slaps his
checks,tears his clothes and cries in the manner of the people of
jahiliyyah )Pre-Islamic ignorance(".]Al-Bukhaari[
All the prominent jurists are unanimous on the point that the mourning
of this type is impermissible. Even Al-Hussaynshortly before his
demise, had advised his beloved sister Zaynabnot to mourn over
hisdeath in this manner. Hesaid,"My dear sister! I swear upon you that
in case I die you shall not tear your clothes, nor scratch your face,
nor curse anyone for me or pray for your death.")Al-Kaamil, Ibn
Katheer vol. 4 pg. 24(
It is evident from this advice, thatthis type of mourning is condemned
even by the blessed person for the memory of whom these mourning
ceremonies are held. Every Muslim should avoid this practice and abide
by the teachings of the Prophet.
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Sacred Months, - The Sacred Month of Muharram
Sacred Months, - The history of 'Aashooraa'
Muslims must fear Allaah and take lessons from what He has told us in
the Noble Quran regarding the Prophets and Messengers of Allaah and
the previous nations.
Allaah Says )what means(:"There was certainly in their stories a
lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Quran a narration
invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed
explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who
believe."]Quran 12: 111[
And among the stories that Allaah has narrated to us in His Book is
what happened in Allaah's month, the sacred month of Muharram, and
that is the story of Prophet Moosa)Moses( and Pharaoh, the tyrant of
Egypt. Allaah Almighty Says )what means(:"We recite to you from the
news of Moosa and Pharaoh in truth for a people who believe. Indeed,
Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions,
oppressing a sector among them,slaughtering their ]newborn[ sons and
keeping their females alive. Indeed, he was of the corrupters. And We
wanted to confer favor upon those who were oppressed in the land and
make them leaders and make them inheritors. And establish them in the
land and show Pharaoh and )his minister( Haman and their soldiers
throughthem that which they had feared."]Quran 28: 3-6[
Pharaoh dominated the nation ofIsrael and enslaved them, killing their
newborn sons but letting their females live. The reason he committed
this criminal act was the fear of the truth coming out from one of
those newborn males. The nation of Israel used to know, according to
what cameto them from Prophet Ibraaheem)Abraham(, that someone from
his lineage would destroy the king of Egypt. These glad tidings were
famous among them; and the news of it was made known to Pharaoh.
Pharaoh ordered his soldiers to kill all newborn boys of the nation of
Israel; in order to secure himself from destruction.
However, all of the precautions that he made were not enough to
protect him from what Allaah wanted, which was for this newborn boy to
be raised in the house of Pharaoh himself. The Will of Allaah cannot
be stopped by any precautions and His Abilityconquers anything. So,
Allaah chose for the Prophet Moosa to be born safely, to be saved from
being killed, and also to be raisedin Pharaoh's own home under the
protection of Allaah until he was an adult.
Later, Moosaaccidentally killed a person from Pharaoh's people by
mistake. Moosawas afraid that he would be captured and be killed for
this, sohe fled to the land of Madyan and abided there for some time.
He married there and then returned to Egypt. On the way back, Allaah
talked to him )by revelation( and told him he was aProphet and the
Messenger to Pharaoh. Allaah told him many signs by which he will be
known as the prophet of Allaah and they would show that hewas a true
prophet.
Moosawent to Pharaoh and showed him the signs of Allaah but Pharaoh
was arrogant and stubborn. Allaah Says )what means(:"Has there reached
you the story of Moosa? - When his Lord called to him in the sacred
valley of Tuwa, )Saying(: "Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed.
And say to him, 'Would you ]be willing to[ purify yourself And let me
guide you to your Lord so you would fear]Him[?'" And he showed him the
greatest sign. But Pharaoh denied and disobeyed. Then he turned his
back, striving. And he gathered ]his people[ and called out. And said,
"I am your most exalted lord."]Quran 79: 15-24[
Pharaoh claimed that the signs Moosabrought were only magic and that
he had magic that would overtake the magic ofMoosa. So Pharaoh
gathered magicians from his kingdom and they presented their magic.
Moosapresented what he had from the signs, which Allaah had given him.
Allaah Says )what means(:"So thetruth was established, and abolished
was what they were doing. And Pharaoh and his people were overcome
right there and became debased. And the magicians fell down in
prostration )to Allaah(. They said,"We have believed in the Lord of
the worlds, The Lord of Moosa and Haaroon )Aaron(."]Quran 7: 118-122[
At that time, Pharaoh decided to try a different plan - fear, force
and retaliation. Allaah told Moosato get every believer out of Egypt
and direct them to where Allaah would tell him. Pharaoh gathered his
army and forces, which were around one million soldiers, according to
some references, and he chased Moosaand his people, hoping to destroy
them completely. Moosaended up at the sea, with Pharaoh and his army
behind him. The believers were afraid because the sea was in front of
them and the enemy was behind them.
Allaah Says )what means(:"And when the two companies saw one another,
the companions of Moses said, "Indeed, we are to beovertaken!" ]Moses[
said, "No! Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me."]Quran 26:
61-62[
Whoever is close to Allaah, Allaah will never let him down or leave
him on his own. Allaah ordered Moosato strike the sea with his staff.
Moosadid so and the sea opened up for them to cross. Allaah Says )what
means(:"And We had inspired to Moosa,"Travel by night with My servants
and strike for them a dry path through the sea; you will not fearbeing
overtaken ]by Pharaoh[ norbe afraid ]of drowning[."]Quran 20: 77[
Moosawalked across the path that opened in the sea and the last of his
people left the sea and every soldier of Pharaoh's army was inside the
path. At this time Allaah ordered the sea to collapse upon them,
drowning Pharaoh and his army.
That was the victory of the truth over falsehood. The Promise of
Allaah was true – He made the people of Moosavictorious over Pharaoh
and his army. From this story we see how the truth isvictorious,
regardless of the size or seeming power of falsehood. Falsehood has
its own limited time, but the truth is always victorious.
This story should enrich the hearts of the believers and make them
steadfast in the face of their enemies, regardless of size or seeming
power of their enemies. The believer should alsobenefit from this
story by understanding that the people offalsehood claim that they are
on the right path and are calling people to the truth. In fact, the
opposite is true - they rely on lies and deception.
This great event – the victory Allaah gave Moosaand the believers over
Pharaoh and his army - occurred on the 10th of the sacred month of
Muharram and the day is called 'Aashooraa'. It is a day that has a
great merit. Prophet Moosafasted on that day, and ordered his people
to fast that day.
We also benefit from the story of Prophet Moosaby learning that the
Sunnah of the Prophets is to thank and praise Allaah in times of peace
and when they gain victory over their enemies. Prophet Moosafasted on
the10th, the day on which Allaah made his followers victorious over
Pharaoh; and this is another sign that the truth will always
the Noble Quran regarding the Prophets and Messengers of Allaah and
the previous nations.
Allaah Says )what means(:"There was certainly in their stories a
lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Quran a narration
invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed
explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who
believe."]Quran 12: 111[
And among the stories that Allaah has narrated to us in His Book is
what happened in Allaah's month, the sacred month of Muharram, and
that is the story of Prophet Moosa)Moses( and Pharaoh, the tyrant of
Egypt. Allaah Almighty Says )what means(:"We recite to you from the
news of Moosa and Pharaoh in truth for a people who believe. Indeed,
Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions,
oppressing a sector among them,slaughtering their ]newborn[ sons and
keeping their females alive. Indeed, he was of the corrupters. And We
wanted to confer favor upon those who were oppressed in the land and
make them leaders and make them inheritors. And establish them in the
land and show Pharaoh and )his minister( Haman and their soldiers
throughthem that which they had feared."]Quran 28: 3-6[
Pharaoh dominated the nation ofIsrael and enslaved them, killing their
newborn sons but letting their females live. The reason he committed
this criminal act was the fear of the truth coming out from one of
those newborn males. The nation of Israel used to know, according to
what cameto them from Prophet Ibraaheem)Abraham(, that someone from
his lineage would destroy the king of Egypt. These glad tidings were
famous among them; and the news of it was made known to Pharaoh.
Pharaoh ordered his soldiers to kill all newborn boys of the nation of
Israel; in order to secure himself from destruction.
However, all of the precautions that he made were not enough to
protect him from what Allaah wanted, which was for this newborn boy to
be raised in the house of Pharaoh himself. The Will of Allaah cannot
be stopped by any precautions and His Abilityconquers anything. So,
Allaah chose for the Prophet Moosa to be born safely, to be saved from
being killed, and also to be raisedin Pharaoh's own home under the
protection of Allaah until he was an adult.
Later, Moosaaccidentally killed a person from Pharaoh's people by
mistake. Moosawas afraid that he would be captured and be killed for
this, sohe fled to the land of Madyan and abided there for some time.
He married there and then returned to Egypt. On the way back, Allaah
talked to him )by revelation( and told him he was aProphet and the
Messenger to Pharaoh. Allaah told him many signs by which he will be
known as the prophet of Allaah and they would show that hewas a true
prophet.
Moosawent to Pharaoh and showed him the signs of Allaah but Pharaoh
was arrogant and stubborn. Allaah Says )what means(:"Has there reached
you the story of Moosa? - When his Lord called to him in the sacred
valley of Tuwa, )Saying(: "Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed.
And say to him, 'Would you ]be willing to[ purify yourself And let me
guide you to your Lord so you would fear]Him[?'" And he showed him the
greatest sign. But Pharaoh denied and disobeyed. Then he turned his
back, striving. And he gathered ]his people[ and called out. And said,
"I am your most exalted lord."]Quran 79: 15-24[
Pharaoh claimed that the signs Moosabrought were only magic and that
he had magic that would overtake the magic ofMoosa. So Pharaoh
gathered magicians from his kingdom and they presented their magic.
Moosapresented what he had from the signs, which Allaah had given him.
Allaah Says )what means(:"So thetruth was established, and abolished
was what they were doing. And Pharaoh and his people were overcome
right there and became debased. And the magicians fell down in
prostration )to Allaah(. They said,"We have believed in the Lord of
the worlds, The Lord of Moosa and Haaroon )Aaron(."]Quran 7: 118-122[
At that time, Pharaoh decided to try a different plan - fear, force
and retaliation. Allaah told Moosato get every believer out of Egypt
and direct them to where Allaah would tell him. Pharaoh gathered his
army and forces, which were around one million soldiers, according to
some references, and he chased Moosaand his people, hoping to destroy
them completely. Moosaended up at the sea, with Pharaoh and his army
behind him. The believers were afraid because the sea was in front of
them and the enemy was behind them.
Allaah Says )what means(:"And when the two companies saw one another,
the companions of Moses said, "Indeed, we are to beovertaken!" ]Moses[
said, "No! Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me."]Quran 26:
61-62[
Whoever is close to Allaah, Allaah will never let him down or leave
him on his own. Allaah ordered Moosato strike the sea with his staff.
Moosadid so and the sea opened up for them to cross. Allaah Says )what
means(:"And We had inspired to Moosa,"Travel by night with My servants
and strike for them a dry path through the sea; you will not fearbeing
overtaken ]by Pharaoh[ norbe afraid ]of drowning[."]Quran 20: 77[
Moosawalked across the path that opened in the sea and the last of his
people left the sea and every soldier of Pharaoh's army was inside the
path. At this time Allaah ordered the sea to collapse upon them,
drowning Pharaoh and his army.
That was the victory of the truth over falsehood. The Promise of
Allaah was true – He made the people of Moosavictorious over Pharaoh
and his army. From this story we see how the truth isvictorious,
regardless of the size or seeming power of falsehood. Falsehood has
its own limited time, but the truth is always victorious.
This story should enrich the hearts of the believers and make them
steadfast in the face of their enemies, regardless of size or seeming
power of their enemies. The believer should alsobenefit from this
story by understanding that the people offalsehood claim that they are
on the right path and are calling people to the truth. In fact, the
opposite is true - they rely on lies and deception.
This great event – the victory Allaah gave Moosaand the believers over
Pharaoh and his army - occurred on the 10th of the sacred month of
Muharram and the day is called 'Aashooraa'. It is a day that has a
great merit. Prophet Moosafasted on that day, and ordered his people
to fast that day.
We also benefit from the story of Prophet Moosaby learning that the
Sunnah of the Prophets is to thank and praise Allaah in times of peace
and when they gain victory over their enemies. Prophet Moosafasted on
the10th, the day on which Allaah made his followers victorious over
Pharaoh; and this is another sign that the truth will always
Dought & clear, - How can he enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil with regard to his father who is older than him?.
As a young Muslim (26yrs) im often challenged with enjoining good and
forbidding the wrong with poeple much older than me, especially my
father who is muslim(from Egypt),howdo I do this when he acts unjust
with the wayhe talks to me,my brothers and my mother,not spending or
teaching that much for thier deen ,whilst they go extreamly
astray,seeing my father shaking hands or hugging wemon at work for
business puposses as he says not to make them feel uncomfortable or
think weird,,,or as a youth leader for a youth group ,the parents will
some times tell the children in my group while we are having a meeting
to do something wich is a bida' in front of me,,how do I correct
things like this in my position with out seeming disrespectfull to my
elders.
Praise be to Allaah.
Enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil is one of the
greatest duties that Islam enjoins upon Muslims; Allaah has madeit the
main quality of this ummah and a condition of it being the best of
people. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"You (true believers in Islamic Monotheism, andreal followers of
ProphetMuhammad and his Sunnah) are the best of peoples ever raised up
for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma'roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all
that Islam has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief
and all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allaah"
[Aal 'Imraan 3:110]
"The believers, men and women, are Awliyaa' (helpers, supporters,
friends, protectors) of one another; they enjoin(on the people)
Al-Ma'roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to
do), and forbid (people) fromAl-Munkar (i.e. polytheism and disbelief
of all kinds, and all that Islam has forbidden); they perform
As-Salaah (Iqaamat-as-Salaah), andgive the Zakaah, and obey Allaah and
His Messenger. Allaah will have His Mercy on them. Surely, Allaah is
All-Mighty, All-Wise"
[al-Tawbah 9:71]
See also question no. 11403. This is indicative of the high status
that Islam gives to enjoining what is good and forbidding what is
evil.
With regard to the problems of undertakingthis duty with regard to
those who are older than you, especially yourfather, you can overcome
these problems to a great extent by understandingthat this duty must
be accompanied by three basic characteristics: knowledge, kindness and
patience. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: "These three are
essential: knowledge, kindness and patience: knowledge before
enjoining or forbidding, kindness when doing so and patience
afterwards, as it was narrated that one of the salaf said: No one can
enjoin what is good or forbid what is evil unlesshe understands what
he is enjoining or forbidding, and is kind in enjoining and kind in
forbidding, and is patience and forbearing when enjoining and when
forbidding."
Majmoo' al-Fataawa, 28/137
In order to solve these problems we should firstdraw attention to the
importance of being patient and forbearing. Do not be too harsh
withyour father, because he is first of all your father, and because
he is older than you. Seek help in doing that by choosing the right
time for each conversation, watching out for times when he is in a
good mood and is more likely to be influenced and respond. Also seek
the help of wise, righteous and sincere people. Before all that it is
essential to be sincere towards him in word and deed, and in all your
affairs, and to fear that the punishmentof his Lord may befall him,
and after that be patient in awaiting the decree of your Lord.
Whatever happens to you if you do this duty for the sake of Allaah, as
Luqmaan the wise said to his son:
"O my son! Aqim-is-Salaah (performAs-Salaah), enjoin (on people)
Al-Ma'roof (Islamic Monotheism andall that is good), and forbid
(people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief in the Oneness of Allaah,
polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad), and bear with
patience whatever befalls you. Verily, these are some of the important
commandments (ordered by Allaah with no exemption)"
[Luqmaan 31:17 - interpretation of the meaning]
You should always remember the Close Friend of the Most Merciful,
Ibraaheem, andhow he addressed his father when he told him not to
associate others with Allaah, which is worse than the things that your
father is doing;how he was loving towards him, felt pity forhim and
was sincere towards him, then he bore his bad response with patience.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And mention in the Book (the Qur'aan) Ibraaheem (Abraham). Verily, he
was a man of truth, a Prophet.
42. When he said to his father: 'O my father! Whydo you worship that
which hears not, sees not and cannot avail youin anything?
43. 'O my father! Verily, there has come to me of the knowledge that
which came not unto you. So follow me, I will guide you to the
Straight Path.
44. 'O my father! Worship not Shaytaan (Satan). Verily, Shaytaan
(Satan) has been a rebel against the Most Gracious (Allaah).
45. 'O my father! Verily, I fear lest a torment from the Most Gracious
(Allaah) should overtake you, so that you become a companion of
Shaytaan (Satan) (in the Hell-fire).'
46. He (the father) said: 'Do you reject my gods, OIbraaheem
(Abraham)? Ifyou stop not (this), I will indeed stone you. So getaway
from me safely (before I punish you).'
47. Ibraaheem (Abraham) said: 'Peace be on you! I will ask forgiveness
of my Lord for you. Verily, He is untome Ever Most Gracious.
48. 'And I shall turn awayfrom you and from thosewhom you invoke
besides Allaah. And I shall call upon my Lord and I hope that I shall
not be unblest in my invocation to my Lord'"
[Maryam 19:41-48]
With regard to the group that you are leading, this is an easier
matter, because their closeness in age makes iteasier for them to
acceptadvice from you, especially if they know you to be sincere and
honest, and that you practise what you preach. This practical
implementation of what you are calling them to is one of the most
effective means of da'wah, especially if speaking directly will cause
them to turn awayand be stubborn.
With regard to your advice and da'wah being undermined by their
parents' directions,you should avoid blatantly contradicting what they
say; rather you should look at the mistakes and teach themthe right
way. If it is the matter of a sin that they are committing, then teach
them to fear disobeying Allaah and tolove obeying Him. Instill in
their hearts a sense ofthe greatness of Allaah and the seriousness of
His prohibitions, then teach them about what has been narrated
concerning these particular sins. This is what you should do if it is
the matter of an innovation that you notice them engaging in. First
instill in their hearts the love of the Sunnah of the Prophet(peace
and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and teach them that this is the
practical manifestation of love forthe Prophet(peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him). And instill in their hearts a hatred for bid'ah
and tell them how it is the way that leads to Hell even though the one
who follows it thinks that it isthe way that leads to Paradise. Tell
them of the advice of the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be
upon him) to his ummahconcerning that, as narrated in the hadeeth of
al-'Irbaad ibn Saariyah (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said:
"The Messenger of Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
led us in praying Fajr then he turned to us and delivered an eloquent
exhortation that caused our eyes to flow with tears and our hearts to
melt. We said (or they said): 'O Messenger of Allaah, it is as if this
exhortation is a farewell,so advise us.' He said: 'I advise you to
fear Allaah and to listen and obey even if (your leader is) an
Abyssinian slave. Those of you who live will see great differences
after I am gone, so I urge you to adhere to my Sunnah and the path of
the Rightly-Guided Caliphs, and take hold of it firmly. And beware of
newly-invented matters, for every newly-invented matter is an
innovation and every innovation is a going astray.'" Narrated by
Ahmad, 16692 and others; classed as saheehby al-Albaani inal-Saheehah,
45.
So after this general advice we move to addressing the specific bid'ah
into which they have fallen.
It should be noted that your presence in this group should be for a
good purpose; as long asyour presence is more likely to do good or to
reduce any evils, then join them in their gatherings with this
intention. But beware ofletting your presence have any negative
effector make you get used to accepting mistakes, or lead you to make
similar mistakes. In that case you should leave the place where evil
things are happening. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And it has already been revealed to you in the Book (this Qur'aan)
that when you hear the Verses of Allaah being denied and mocked at,
then sit not with them, until they engage in a talk other than that;
(butif you stayed with them) certainly in that case youwould be like
them. Surely, Allaah will collect the hypocrites and disbelievers all
together in Hell"
[al-Nisa' 4:140]
Shaykh Ibn Sa'di (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Whoever attends
a gathering in which Allaah is disobeyed, then he must denounce their
action if he is able to, or he must leave if he not able to dothat.
Tafseer Ibn Sa'di, p. 210.
May Allaah help us and you to do that which He loves and which pleases
Him, and make us steadfast in adhering to true guidance and the
straight path.
forbidding the wrong with poeple much older than me, especially my
father who is muslim(from Egypt),howdo I do this when he acts unjust
with the wayhe talks to me,my brothers and my mother,not spending or
teaching that much for thier deen ,whilst they go extreamly
astray,seeing my father shaking hands or hugging wemon at work for
business puposses as he says not to make them feel uncomfortable or
think weird,,,or as a youth leader for a youth group ,the parents will
some times tell the children in my group while we are having a meeting
to do something wich is a bida' in front of me,,how do I correct
things like this in my position with out seeming disrespectfull to my
elders.
Praise be to Allaah.
Enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil is one of the
greatest duties that Islam enjoins upon Muslims; Allaah has madeit the
main quality of this ummah and a condition of it being the best of
people. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"You (true believers in Islamic Monotheism, andreal followers of
ProphetMuhammad and his Sunnah) are the best of peoples ever raised up
for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma'roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all
that Islam has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief
and all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allaah"
[Aal 'Imraan 3:110]
"The believers, men and women, are Awliyaa' (helpers, supporters,
friends, protectors) of one another; they enjoin(on the people)
Al-Ma'roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to
do), and forbid (people) fromAl-Munkar (i.e. polytheism and disbelief
of all kinds, and all that Islam has forbidden); they perform
As-Salaah (Iqaamat-as-Salaah), andgive the Zakaah, and obey Allaah and
His Messenger. Allaah will have His Mercy on them. Surely, Allaah is
All-Mighty, All-Wise"
[al-Tawbah 9:71]
See also question no. 11403. This is indicative of the high status
that Islam gives to enjoining what is good and forbidding what is
evil.
With regard to the problems of undertakingthis duty with regard to
those who are older than you, especially yourfather, you can overcome
these problems to a great extent by understandingthat this duty must
be accompanied by three basic characteristics: knowledge, kindness and
patience. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: "These three are
essential: knowledge, kindness and patience: knowledge before
enjoining or forbidding, kindness when doing so and patience
afterwards, as it was narrated that one of the salaf said: No one can
enjoin what is good or forbid what is evil unlesshe understands what
he is enjoining or forbidding, and is kind in enjoining and kind in
forbidding, and is patience and forbearing when enjoining and when
forbidding."
Majmoo' al-Fataawa, 28/137
In order to solve these problems we should firstdraw attention to the
importance of being patient and forbearing. Do not be too harsh
withyour father, because he is first of all your father, and because
he is older than you. Seek help in doing that by choosing the right
time for each conversation, watching out for times when he is in a
good mood and is more likely to be influenced and respond. Also seek
the help of wise, righteous and sincere people. Before all that it is
essential to be sincere towards him in word and deed, and in all your
affairs, and to fear that the punishmentof his Lord may befall him,
and after that be patient in awaiting the decree of your Lord.
Whatever happens to you if you do this duty for the sake of Allaah, as
Luqmaan the wise said to his son:
"O my son! Aqim-is-Salaah (performAs-Salaah), enjoin (on people)
Al-Ma'roof (Islamic Monotheism andall that is good), and forbid
(people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief in the Oneness of Allaah,
polytheism of all kinds and all that is evil and bad), and bear with
patience whatever befalls you. Verily, these are some of the important
commandments (ordered by Allaah with no exemption)"
[Luqmaan 31:17 - interpretation of the meaning]
You should always remember the Close Friend of the Most Merciful,
Ibraaheem, andhow he addressed his father when he told him not to
associate others with Allaah, which is worse than the things that your
father is doing;how he was loving towards him, felt pity forhim and
was sincere towards him, then he bore his bad response with patience.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And mention in the Book (the Qur'aan) Ibraaheem (Abraham). Verily, he
was a man of truth, a Prophet.
42. When he said to his father: 'O my father! Whydo you worship that
which hears not, sees not and cannot avail youin anything?
43. 'O my father! Verily, there has come to me of the knowledge that
which came not unto you. So follow me, I will guide you to the
Straight Path.
44. 'O my father! Worship not Shaytaan (Satan). Verily, Shaytaan
(Satan) has been a rebel against the Most Gracious (Allaah).
45. 'O my father! Verily, I fear lest a torment from the Most Gracious
(Allaah) should overtake you, so that you become a companion of
Shaytaan (Satan) (in the Hell-fire).'
46. He (the father) said: 'Do you reject my gods, OIbraaheem
(Abraham)? Ifyou stop not (this), I will indeed stone you. So getaway
from me safely (before I punish you).'
47. Ibraaheem (Abraham) said: 'Peace be on you! I will ask forgiveness
of my Lord for you. Verily, He is untome Ever Most Gracious.
48. 'And I shall turn awayfrom you and from thosewhom you invoke
besides Allaah. And I shall call upon my Lord and I hope that I shall
not be unblest in my invocation to my Lord'"
[Maryam 19:41-48]
With regard to the group that you are leading, this is an easier
matter, because their closeness in age makes iteasier for them to
acceptadvice from you, especially if they know you to be sincere and
honest, and that you practise what you preach. This practical
implementation of what you are calling them to is one of the most
effective means of da'wah, especially if speaking directly will cause
them to turn awayand be stubborn.
With regard to your advice and da'wah being undermined by their
parents' directions,you should avoid blatantly contradicting what they
say; rather you should look at the mistakes and teach themthe right
way. If it is the matter of a sin that they are committing, then teach
them to fear disobeying Allaah and tolove obeying Him. Instill in
their hearts a sense ofthe greatness of Allaah and the seriousness of
His prohibitions, then teach them about what has been narrated
concerning these particular sins. This is what you should do if it is
the matter of an innovation that you notice them engaging in. First
instill in their hearts the love of the Sunnah of the Prophet(peace
and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and teach them that this is the
practical manifestation of love forthe Prophet(peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him). And instill in their hearts a hatred for bid'ah
and tell them how it is the way that leads to Hell even though the one
who follows it thinks that it isthe way that leads to Paradise. Tell
them of the advice of the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be
upon him) to his ummahconcerning that, as narrated in the hadeeth of
al-'Irbaad ibn Saariyah (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said:
"The Messenger of Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
led us in praying Fajr then he turned to us and delivered an eloquent
exhortation that caused our eyes to flow with tears and our hearts to
melt. We said (or they said): 'O Messenger of Allaah, it is as if this
exhortation is a farewell,so advise us.' He said: 'I advise you to
fear Allaah and to listen and obey even if (your leader is) an
Abyssinian slave. Those of you who live will see great differences
after I am gone, so I urge you to adhere to my Sunnah and the path of
the Rightly-Guided Caliphs, and take hold of it firmly. And beware of
newly-invented matters, for every newly-invented matter is an
innovation and every innovation is a going astray.'" Narrated by
Ahmad, 16692 and others; classed as saheehby al-Albaani inal-Saheehah,
45.
So after this general advice we move to addressing the specific bid'ah
into which they have fallen.
It should be noted that your presence in this group should be for a
good purpose; as long asyour presence is more likely to do good or to
reduce any evils, then join them in their gatherings with this
intention. But beware ofletting your presence have any negative
effector make you get used to accepting mistakes, or lead you to make
similar mistakes. In that case you should leave the place where evil
things are happening. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And it has already been revealed to you in the Book (this Qur'aan)
that when you hear the Verses of Allaah being denied and mocked at,
then sit not with them, until they engage in a talk other than that;
(butif you stayed with them) certainly in that case youwould be like
them. Surely, Allaah will collect the hypocrites and disbelievers all
together in Hell"
[al-Nisa' 4:140]
Shaykh Ibn Sa'di (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Whoever attends
a gathering in which Allaah is disobeyed, then he must denounce their
action if he is able to, or he must leave if he not able to dothat.
Tafseer Ibn Sa'di, p. 210.
May Allaah help us and you to do that which He loves and which pleases
Him, and make us steadfast in adhering to true guidance and the
straight path.
Dought & clear, - He looks for bad sites to send them to the centre which will block them. Is this good or bad?.
I was searching the webhunting down the unethical sites and sind them
to king abdulaziz city of sciences and technology to block them not to
be seen . is this work for me or against me as a moslem?.
Praise be to Allaah.
This brother is to be commended for his protective jealousy regarding
haraam things and for his hatredof sin and desire to combat it and rid
the people of its evils. But we do not advise him to look for bad
sites in order to tell the centre to block them. That is formany
reasons, including the following:
1 - the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) has
informed us of and warned us against the temptation (fitnah) of women.
Undoubtedly the fitnah of naked women in different poses is very
great.
It was narrated that Usaamah ibn Zayd (may Allaah be pleased with him)
said: The Messengerof Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) said: "I have not left behind me any fitnah that is more harmful
to men than women." Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 4808; Muslim, 2740.
2 - The Muslim is commanded to keep away from places of fitnah and to
flee from places where it is present and shun its people. Undoubtedly
seeking out these sites goes against all of that.
It was narrated that 'Imraan ibn Husayn (mayAllaah be pleased with
him) said: The Messengerof Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be
upon him) said: "Whoever hears of the Dajjaal, let him flee from him,
for by Allaah, a manmay come to him thinking that he is a believer,
then follow him because of the specious arguments that he presents."
Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4319; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani inSaheeh
al-Jaami', 6301.
Ibn al-Jawzi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
Beware - may Allaah have mercy on you - of exposing yourself to the
causes of calamity, for it is unlikely that those who approach fitnah
will be safe from it. Just as caution leads to beingsafe, so too
exposing oneself to fitnah leads todoom, and it is rare that one
remains safe from fitnah when approaching it; even those who are safe
from fitnah when they approach it will not be safe from thinking
aboutit or being influenced byit.
Dhamm al-Hawa, p. 126
3- The Muslim is commanded to lower hisgaze and avoid looking at
haraam things; checking on these permissive websites and what is in
them goes against this command.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden
things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexualacts).
That is purer for them. Verily, Allaah is All-Aware of what they do"
[al-Noor 24:30]
Ibn Katheer (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
This is a command from Allaah to His believing slaves to lower their
gaze and avoid looking at that which is forbidden to them, so they
should not look at anything except that which Allaah has permitted
them to look at. If their gaze happens to fall upon something haraam,
then it is unanimously agreed (among the scholars) that if a person's
gaze falls upon something haraam unintentionally, then he should look
away immediately. It was narrated by Muslim in hisSaheehthat Jareer
ibn 'Abd-Allaah al-Bajali (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: I
asked the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) about an
accidental glance, and he told me to look away.
Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 3/282
4 - The saheeh text states that it is forbiddenfor a man to look at
the 'awrah of another man, so what about a man looking at the 'awrah
of a woman?
It was narrated from AbuSa'eed al-Khudri that theMessenger of
Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "No man should
look at the 'awrah of another man, and no woman should look at the
'awrah of another woman."
Narrated by Muslim, 338.
5 - The Muslim is forgiven the first glance,but repeatedly looking at
corrupt sites goes against that.
It was narrated that Buraydah ibn al-Husayb said: The Messenger of
Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to 'Ali:
"O'Ali, do not follow one glance with another; you are forgiven the
firstbut not the second." Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2777; Abu Dawood,
2149. classed as hasan byShaykh al-Albaani inSaheeh al-Targheeb, 1903.
It was narrated that Jareer ibn 'Abd-Allaah said: I asked the
Messenger of Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) about
an accidental glance, and he told me to look away. Narrated by Muslim,
2159.
Al-Nawawi said:
What is meant by an accidental glace is if one's gaze falls upon a
non-mahram woman accidentally; there is no sin in that initially, but
he must look away immediately. If he looks away immediately, thereis
no sin on him, but if he persists in looking, then he has sinned,
because of this hadeeth, for the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) commanded him to look away. And Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden
things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexualacts)..."
[al-Noor 24:30]
Men must lower their gaze and avoid looking at women at all times,
except for sound and legitimate purposes, namely testimony, medical
treatment, proposing marriage, buying a slave girl, buying and
selling, etc. In these cases it is permitted to look only asmuch as is
necessary andno more. And Allaah knows best.
Sharh Muslim, 14/139
6 - The Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) called a
forbidden glance the "adultery of the eye". In addition to it being
haraam in the sense of transgressing the limits with regard to
looking, it is also an act of ingratitude for the gift of sight that
Allaah has bestowed upon the Muslim.
It was narrated from AbuHurayrah that the Prophet(peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him) said: "Allaah has decreed for the son of Adam
his share of zina(adultery), which will inevitably happen. The zina of
the eyes is looking, the zina of the tongue is speaking; the heart
hopes and wishes for that and the private parts confirm it or deny
it." Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5899; Muslim, 2657.
Al-Nawawi said:
What this hadeeth means is that a share of zina is decreed for the son
of Adam; in some cases zina will be in a real sense, namely unlawful
sexual relations; in other cases it will be zina in a metaphorical
sense, by looking at haraam things, or listening to stories of zina
and things that have to do with it, or by touching a non-mahram woman
with his hand or kissing her, or by walking to zina, or looking, or
touching, or speaking in haraam ways with a non-mahram woman, and so
on, or by thinking of it in one's heart. All these are metaphorical
kinds of zina.
"The private parts confirm that or deny it" means, zina with the
private parts may or maynot take place even though a person may have
been approaching that. And Allaah knows best.
Sharh Muslim, 16/206
7 - There are an estimated 8 billion permissive websites, up from
approximately half a billion in 1998. So howabout now? If you were to
give each website a quick glance, how would your heart end up? How
much time would you waste in seeking them out? Undoubtedly doing that
would destroy one's heart and body, and would be a waste of time.
8 - Continually looking at these evil and provocative sites may cause
one to become attached to them, so his heart would be filled with
forbidden love and become corrupted. Thus he will have exposed himself
to fitnah and doom after having been sound and healthy.
Ibn al-Jawzi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
A person may be exposed to the causes of love so he falls in love, and
he may see a personand this first glance doesnot create love, but
repeatedly looking at that person and mixing with him or her may lead
to what was unthinkable. Some people may look at a person and that
creates some kind of love, but then they keep away and the love
disappears, because continual looking may cause love to grow, like a
garden planted with seeds which, if it is neglected, will shrivel and
die, but if it is watered it will flourish.
Dhamm al-Hawa, p. 237
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
The more looks follow one another, the more the heart becomes
attached, like water with which a tree is irrigated. If too much water
is given the tree isdamaged. Similarly if glances are repeated that
undoubtedly corrupts the heart. If the heart is exposed to this
problem, it will turn away from what it has been commanded and the
person will be faced with problems which will inevitably lead him to
commit forbidden actions, and his heart will be destroyed. The reason
for that is that the one who looks enjoys looking the first time, then
he wants to look again, like eating delicious food, when he takes the
first bite. But ifhe had lowered his gaze from the outset, his heart
would be at peace.
Rawdat al-Muhibbeen, p. 94, 95
And he said:
Letting one's gaze wander leads to becoming heedless about Allaah and
the Hereafter, and will makehim intoxicated with love, as Allaah says
concerning the lovers of images (interpretation of the meaning):
"Verily, by your life (O Muhammad), in their wild intoxication, they
were wandering blindly"
[al-Hijr 15:72]
Looking is like a glass of wine, and love is the intoxication that
results from that. The drunkenness of love is worse than the
drunkenness caused by wine, for the drunkenness caused by wine will
pass, but the drunkenness of love rarely passes until one is in the
throes of death.
Rawdat al-Muhibbeen, p. 104
9 - Repeatedly looking at those evil sites may lead a person to commit
haraam actions, or to imitate the things he sees. So it starts with
looking, and ends with committing haraam deeds.
Ibn al-Qayyim said:
Looking is the origin of most of the problems that befall man, because
looking generates thoughts, then thoughts generate ideas, and ideas
generate desires, and desires generate will, which then becomes
stronger and becomes firm resolve, in which case the deed
willinevitably be done unless there is something to prevent it. Hence
it was said that patience in lowering thegaze is easier than patience
in bearing the pain that comes afterwards.
Al-Jawaab al-Kaafi, p. 106
10 - Repeatedly looking at those evil sites causes other kinds of harm
too, such as desensitization, and after a while you will never regard
that thing as evil and you willget used to looking. This is a sign
that the heart has died and lost the shar'i sensitivity towardssin.
Another effect is thatyou expose yourself to suspicion, if someone
sees you going to these sites or if others see that on your computer.
Finally,
What you should keep away from is looking at these sites, even if the
purpose is to inform the authorities of them, for the Shayatan may
make you go to these sites on this basis and then lead you to worse
sins after that.
There are technical means available which mean that the Muslims does
not need to seek out these sites, and there are specialized committees
in some government departments and companies who block these sites.
Undoubtedly when a committee in a work place views such things, that
is not like a person viewing these sites alone at home, because the
person who is doing that alone is more likely to fall into the trap of
these sites.
We are not speaking of something imaginary or something that is
impossible or unlikely. We often hear stories of righteous young men
who have been tempted by these sites; they start with a glance, then
they waste their time with them.
You have no need of all that; protect your capitaland do not take
risks. We ask Allaah to write your reward in full and to make you
steadfast in adhering to truth and guidance.
And Allaah knows best.
to king abdulaziz city of sciences and technology to block them not to
be seen . is this work for me or against me as a moslem?.
Praise be to Allaah.
This brother is to be commended for his protective jealousy regarding
haraam things and for his hatredof sin and desire to combat it and rid
the people of its evils. But we do not advise him to look for bad
sites in order to tell the centre to block them. That is formany
reasons, including the following:
1 - the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) has
informed us of and warned us against the temptation (fitnah) of women.
Undoubtedly the fitnah of naked women in different poses is very
great.
It was narrated that Usaamah ibn Zayd (may Allaah be pleased with him)
said: The Messengerof Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) said: "I have not left behind me any fitnah that is more harmful
to men than women." Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 4808; Muslim, 2740.
2 - The Muslim is commanded to keep away from places of fitnah and to
flee from places where it is present and shun its people. Undoubtedly
seeking out these sites goes against all of that.
It was narrated that 'Imraan ibn Husayn (mayAllaah be pleased with
him) said: The Messengerof Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be
upon him) said: "Whoever hears of the Dajjaal, let him flee from him,
for by Allaah, a manmay come to him thinking that he is a believer,
then follow him because of the specious arguments that he presents."
Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4319; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani inSaheeh
al-Jaami', 6301.
Ibn al-Jawzi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
Beware - may Allaah have mercy on you - of exposing yourself to the
causes of calamity, for it is unlikely that those who approach fitnah
will be safe from it. Just as caution leads to beingsafe, so too
exposing oneself to fitnah leads todoom, and it is rare that one
remains safe from fitnah when approaching it; even those who are safe
from fitnah when they approach it will not be safe from thinking
aboutit or being influenced byit.
Dhamm al-Hawa, p. 126
3- The Muslim is commanded to lower hisgaze and avoid looking at
haraam things; checking on these permissive websites and what is in
them goes against this command.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden
things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexualacts).
That is purer for them. Verily, Allaah is All-Aware of what they do"
[al-Noor 24:30]
Ibn Katheer (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
This is a command from Allaah to His believing slaves to lower their
gaze and avoid looking at that which is forbidden to them, so they
should not look at anything except that which Allaah has permitted
them to look at. If their gaze happens to fall upon something haraam,
then it is unanimously agreed (among the scholars) that if a person's
gaze falls upon something haraam unintentionally, then he should look
away immediately. It was narrated by Muslim in hisSaheehthat Jareer
ibn 'Abd-Allaah al-Bajali (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: I
asked the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) about an
accidental glance, and he told me to look away.
Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 3/282
4 - The saheeh text states that it is forbiddenfor a man to look at
the 'awrah of another man, so what about a man looking at the 'awrah
of a woman?
It was narrated from AbuSa'eed al-Khudri that theMessenger of
Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "No man should
look at the 'awrah of another man, and no woman should look at the
'awrah of another woman."
Narrated by Muslim, 338.
5 - The Muslim is forgiven the first glance,but repeatedly looking at
corrupt sites goes against that.
It was narrated that Buraydah ibn al-Husayb said: The Messenger of
Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to 'Ali:
"O'Ali, do not follow one glance with another; you are forgiven the
firstbut not the second." Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2777; Abu Dawood,
2149. classed as hasan byShaykh al-Albaani inSaheeh al-Targheeb, 1903.
It was narrated that Jareer ibn 'Abd-Allaah said: I asked the
Messenger of Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) about
an accidental glance, and he told me to look away. Narrated by Muslim,
2159.
Al-Nawawi said:
What is meant by an accidental glace is if one's gaze falls upon a
non-mahram woman accidentally; there is no sin in that initially, but
he must look away immediately. If he looks away immediately, thereis
no sin on him, but if he persists in looking, then he has sinned,
because of this hadeeth, for the Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) commanded him to look away. And Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden
things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexualacts)..."
[al-Noor 24:30]
Men must lower their gaze and avoid looking at women at all times,
except for sound and legitimate purposes, namely testimony, medical
treatment, proposing marriage, buying a slave girl, buying and
selling, etc. In these cases it is permitted to look only asmuch as is
necessary andno more. And Allaah knows best.
Sharh Muslim, 14/139
6 - The Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) called a
forbidden glance the "adultery of the eye". In addition to it being
haraam in the sense of transgressing the limits with regard to
looking, it is also an act of ingratitude for the gift of sight that
Allaah has bestowed upon the Muslim.
It was narrated from AbuHurayrah that the Prophet(peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him) said: "Allaah has decreed for the son of Adam
his share of zina(adultery), which will inevitably happen. The zina of
the eyes is looking, the zina of the tongue is speaking; the heart
hopes and wishes for that and the private parts confirm it or deny
it." Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5899; Muslim, 2657.
Al-Nawawi said:
What this hadeeth means is that a share of zina is decreed for the son
of Adam; in some cases zina will be in a real sense, namely unlawful
sexual relations; in other cases it will be zina in a metaphorical
sense, by looking at haraam things, or listening to stories of zina
and things that have to do with it, or by touching a non-mahram woman
with his hand or kissing her, or by walking to zina, or looking, or
touching, or speaking in haraam ways with a non-mahram woman, and so
on, or by thinking of it in one's heart. All these are metaphorical
kinds of zina.
"The private parts confirm that or deny it" means, zina with the
private parts may or maynot take place even though a person may have
been approaching that. And Allaah knows best.
Sharh Muslim, 16/206
7 - There are an estimated 8 billion permissive websites, up from
approximately half a billion in 1998. So howabout now? If you were to
give each website a quick glance, how would your heart end up? How
much time would you waste in seeking them out? Undoubtedly doing that
would destroy one's heart and body, and would be a waste of time.
8 - Continually looking at these evil and provocative sites may cause
one to become attached to them, so his heart would be filled with
forbidden love and become corrupted. Thus he will have exposed himself
to fitnah and doom after having been sound and healthy.
Ibn al-Jawzi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
A person may be exposed to the causes of love so he falls in love, and
he may see a personand this first glance doesnot create love, but
repeatedly looking at that person and mixing with him or her may lead
to what was unthinkable. Some people may look at a person and that
creates some kind of love, but then they keep away and the love
disappears, because continual looking may cause love to grow, like a
garden planted with seeds which, if it is neglected, will shrivel and
die, but if it is watered it will flourish.
Dhamm al-Hawa, p. 237
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
The more looks follow one another, the more the heart becomes
attached, like water with which a tree is irrigated. If too much water
is given the tree isdamaged. Similarly if glances are repeated that
undoubtedly corrupts the heart. If the heart is exposed to this
problem, it will turn away from what it has been commanded and the
person will be faced with problems which will inevitably lead him to
commit forbidden actions, and his heart will be destroyed. The reason
for that is that the one who looks enjoys looking the first time, then
he wants to look again, like eating delicious food, when he takes the
first bite. But ifhe had lowered his gaze from the outset, his heart
would be at peace.
Rawdat al-Muhibbeen, p. 94, 95
And he said:
Letting one's gaze wander leads to becoming heedless about Allaah and
the Hereafter, and will makehim intoxicated with love, as Allaah says
concerning the lovers of images (interpretation of the meaning):
"Verily, by your life (O Muhammad), in their wild intoxication, they
were wandering blindly"
[al-Hijr 15:72]
Looking is like a glass of wine, and love is the intoxication that
results from that. The drunkenness of love is worse than the
drunkenness caused by wine, for the drunkenness caused by wine will
pass, but the drunkenness of love rarely passes until one is in the
throes of death.
Rawdat al-Muhibbeen, p. 104
9 - Repeatedly looking at those evil sites may lead a person to commit
haraam actions, or to imitate the things he sees. So it starts with
looking, and ends with committing haraam deeds.
Ibn al-Qayyim said:
Looking is the origin of most of the problems that befall man, because
looking generates thoughts, then thoughts generate ideas, and ideas
generate desires, and desires generate will, which then becomes
stronger and becomes firm resolve, in which case the deed
willinevitably be done unless there is something to prevent it. Hence
it was said that patience in lowering thegaze is easier than patience
in bearing the pain that comes afterwards.
Al-Jawaab al-Kaafi, p. 106
10 - Repeatedly looking at those evil sites causes other kinds of harm
too, such as desensitization, and after a while you will never regard
that thing as evil and you willget used to looking. This is a sign
that the heart has died and lost the shar'i sensitivity towardssin.
Another effect is thatyou expose yourself to suspicion, if someone
sees you going to these sites or if others see that on your computer.
Finally,
What you should keep away from is looking at these sites, even if the
purpose is to inform the authorities of them, for the Shayatan may
make you go to these sites on this basis and then lead you to worse
sins after that.
There are technical means available which mean that the Muslims does
not need to seek out these sites, and there are specialized committees
in some government departments and companies who block these sites.
Undoubtedly when a committee in a work place views such things, that
is not like a person viewing these sites alone at home, because the
person who is doing that alone is more likely to fall into the trap of
these sites.
We are not speaking of something imaginary or something that is
impossible or unlikely. We often hear stories of righteous young men
who have been tempted by these sites; they start with a glance, then
they waste their time with them.
You have no need of all that; protect your capitaland do not take
risks. We ask Allaah to write your reward in full and to make you
steadfast in adhering to truth and guidance.
And Allaah knows best.
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