Dought & clear, - The Khawaarij (Kharijites)

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How about Khawaarij (Kharijites)
Praise be to Allah
The Khawaarij (Kharijites) are one of the deviant sects, as is proven by the texts and by scholarly consensus. Al-Bukhaari (6934) and Muslim (1068) narrated that Yusayr ibn ‘Amr said: I said to Sahl ibn Hunayf: Did you hear the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say anything about the Khawaarij? He said: I heard him say – and he gestured with his hand towards Iraq –: “From there will emerge people who recite the Qur’an, but it will not go past their collarbones. They will pass out of Islam as an arrow passes out of the prey.”
Ibn Maajah (173) narrated that Ibn Abi Awfa said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “The Khawaarij are the dogs of Hell.”
Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani inSaheeh Ibn Maajah.
The Khawaarij are followers of whims and desires and innovation who have deviated from the path of Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa‘ah, but we do not describe them as disbelievers because of their innovation, unlike others who follow whims and desires.
An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
The view of ash-Shaafa‘i and the majority of his fellow scholars is that the Khawaarij are not to be described as disbelievers; this also applies to the Qadariyyah and the majority of the Mu‘tazilah and other groups that follow whims and desires.
End quote fromSharh Muslim, 7/160
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
The Khawaarij who deviated, whom the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) enjoined us to fight, and whom Ameer al-Mu’mineen ‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), one of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs fought, and whom the leading scholars of Islam among the Sahaabah, Taabi‘een and those who came after them were unanimously agreed upon fighting, were not described as disbelievers by ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib, Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqaas and others among the Sahaabah; rather they regarded them as Muslims even though they fought them, and ‘Ali did not fight them until they shed blood unlawfully and raided the property of the Muslims; then he fought them in order to ward off their wrongdoing and aggression, not because they were disbelievers. Hence he did not take their womenfolk captive and he did not seize their wealth as booty.
End quote fromMajmoo‘ al-Fataawa, 3/282
Ibn ‘Aabideen (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
Even though you may find that some scholars, within the context of debating with the Mu‘tazilah and other groups, use the word kufr (disbelief) when refuting their arguments, what they meant is that their (the Mu‘tazilah’s) arguments would inevitably constitute disbelief, without implying that they themselves were disbelievers, because what may be concluded from a view is not necessarily to be attributed to the one who holds that view.
Moreover, they think that they have shar‘i evidence to support their view, even though they are wrong and are falling into error.
End quote fromHaashiyat Ibn ‘Aabideen, 3/46
Shaykh ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Saalih al-Mahmoud (may Allah preserve him) was asked: Are the Khawaarij kaafirs (disbelievers)?
He replied:
The scholars differed as to whether they are disbelievers, but the correct view is that they are not to be regarded as disbelievers. ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked about them: Are they disbelievers? He said: They fled from disbelief, but they fell into the innovation of labelling others as disbelievers; we will not fall into the innovation of labelling others as disbelievers and thus label them as such. This is the correct view, in sha Allah, even though their innovations may be described as innovations that constitute kufr.
End quote fromLam‘at al-I‘tiqaad, 7/26
Among their innovations are the following:
- They think that faith does not increase or decrease
- They think that failing to do something obligatory constitutes disbelief.
- They think that committing a major sin constitutes disbelief.
- They believe in fighting those Muslims who disagree with them.
For more details on the Khawaarij and their innovations.And Allah knows best.







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For children, - Creative and Innovative Story: Square Watermelons

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Japanese grocery stores had a problem. They are much smaller than shops in the USA and therefore don't have room to waste. Watermelons, big and round, wasted a lot of space. Most people would simply tell the grocery stores that watermelons grow round and there is nothing that can be done about it.
That is how majority of people would respond. But some Japanese farmers took a different approach. If the supermarkets wanted a square watermelon, they asked themselves, 'How can we provide one?' It wasn't long before they invented the square watermelon.
The solution to the problem of round watermelons was solved as the farmers did not assume it was impossible and simply asked how it could be done. They found out that if you put the watermelon in a square box when they are growing, the watermelon will take on the shape of the box and grow into a square fruit.
This made the grocery stores happy and had the added benefit that it was much easier and cost effective to ship the watermelons. Consumers also loved them because they took less space in their refrigerators which are much smaller than those in the USA meaning that the growers could charge a premium price for them.
What does this have to do with anything in life or at your job? There are a few lessons that you can take away from this story which help you:
Don't Assume:The major problem was that most people had always seen round watermelons so they automatically assumed that square watermelons were impossible before even thinking about the question. Things that you have been doing a certain way your entire life have taken on the aura of the round watermelon and you likely don't even take the time to consider if there is another way to do it. Breaking yourself from assuming this way can greatly improve your overall life as you are constantly looking for new and better ways to do things. This was one of the most difficult things for me to do because most of the assumptions I make, I don't even realize that I'm making them. They seem perfectly logical on the surface, so I have to constantly make an effort to question them.
Question Habits:The best way to tackle these assumptions is to question your habits. If you can make an effort to question the way you do things on a consistent basis, you will find that you can continually improve the way that you work. Forming habits when they have been well thought out is usually a positive thing, but most of us have adopted our habits from various people and places without even thinking about them. I have changed a large number of habits that I have had after taking the time to question them and continue to do so. Some of them I have know idea where they came from while others I can trace to certain people or instances in my life. It's a never ending process, but by doing this, you can consistently strive toward making all aspects of your life more enjoyable instead of defaulting to what you have now.
Be Creative:When faced with a problem, be creative in looking for a solution. This often requires thinking outside the box. Most people who viewed this question likely thought they were being asked how they could genetically alter watermelons to grow square which would be a much more difficult process to accomplish. By looking at the question from an alternative perspective, however, the solution was quite simple. Being creative and looking at things in different ways in all portions of your live will help you find solutions to many problems where others can't see them. I am not a creative person, but I've found that the more that you look at things from different perspectives, the more creative I have become. It's a learned art and builds upon itself.
Look for a Better Way:The square watermelon question was simply seeking a better and more convenient way to do something. The stores had flagged a problem they were having and asked if a solution was possible. It's impossible to find a better way if you are never asking the question in the first place. I try to ask if there is a better way of doing the things that I do and I constantly write down the things I wish I could do (but currently can't) since these are usually hints about steps I need to change. Get into the habit of asking yourself, 'Is there a better way I could be doing this?' and you will find there often is.
Impossibilities Often Aren't:If you begin with the notion that something is impossible, then it obviously will be for you. If, on the other hand, you decide to see if something is possible or not, you will find out through trial and error. Take away the lessons from the square watermelons and apply them to all areas in your life (work, finances, relationships, etc) and you will find that by consistently applying them, you will constantly be improving all aspects of your life.
I am sure we can bring about change if we really want to.







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Fathwa, - Validity of Khul' granted by an Islamic court

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As Salam 'alaykum. I was married in the Sharia Court of UAE to a UK national as per Islamic law. This marriage lasted 36hours and he left saying there was a work related emergency and he would be back in 3 weeks-which never happened. During the next 2months he kept making excuses, probably with no intention of coming back. A lot of factors lead to the realization that he was a liar who had broken my trust along with my family's. That’s when I approached the Sharia Court. All efforts for reconciliation were made, but to no avail. I told him I wanted a divorce and was fed up of all his lies. He said I should make the relevant papers and send it to UK and he would sign it, but never gave me any address to do the same. During the numerous calls made by me, he always had some excuse. This continued for almost 3months. Realizing he had no intention of disclosing his address, finally the courts accept my application of Khul. As per procedure, international calls were made to notify him to attend hearings )which he never responded to( notices at different intervals were printed in the local Arabic & English newspaper. I called him and told him what I was doing. At times he avoided accepting my calls, like he couldn’t speak, as someone was in front and at other times he said if that's what would make me happy, to go ahead. Finally, over the next 3months of hearings, the judgment was passed, giving me the Khul, after questioning my witness who were my brothers )the same at the time of my nikha( I would like to inform you also that I was never given any Mehar, as he had promised to give the same once he got back to UK nor had he spent a single Dhiram for the wedding or any gifts for me. 5 years have passed with no contact at all, with me in UAE and he in UK )and I do'nt know if he thinks I was lying about it all( Now I have met a man who I would like to marry. Will this marriage be valid in the eyes of Allah )swt(
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammadis His slave and Messenger.
If the situation is as you mentioned in the question that the Islamic court ruled and granted you Khul’, then the relationship between you and your previous husband is finished, so it becomes permissible for you to marry another man after the expiry of your waiting period. If such marriage takes place fulfilling the conditions of a correct marriage, among which is the consent of the guardian and the presence of two witnesses, then the marriage is correct.
For more benefit on the conditions of a correct marriage, please refer to Fatwa 83629.
It should be noted that a woman or her guardian should not consent to the marriage without asking about the religion and good moral conduct of the man who proposes. Being lenient in this matter may lead to unpleasant consequences.
Finally, it should be noted that you should perform the Istikhaarah prayer, as Allaah Knows the outcome better.
Allaah Knows best.








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