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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Personal, - My problem is forgetfulness




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Raawiyah Mustafa from Cairo asks, "I used to have a normal memory, but recently have begun to forget things. When I enter my room for something, I remain inside it for several minutes until I remember why I entered. I keep standing in front of the refrigerator, uselessly trying to remember what I wanted to get from it. There are other situations that bother me a lot and threaten the stability of my family life. Is there any way to overcome the weakness of my memory?”
Forgetfulness - A Feature of This Age
Forgetfulness is associated with several problems that appeared and have increased in the second half of the twentieth century. It usually afflicts a man after the age of fifty, or maybe even earlier. Forgetfulness, in its simplest form, refers to the inability of a person to remember recent incidents, names, numbers or dialogues.
The American Newsweek magazine published a scientific study about the most important causes of forgetfulness. The results of modern research indicate that excessive physical and mental exertion without giving the body enough rest, entertainment and relaxation, leads to the production of adrenalin and cortisone derivatives. These derivatives have been proved to decrease thermal energy in the brain, which is necessary for many of its functions such as the process of remembering, understanding and receiving information. Hormones that result from excessive physical and mental exertion help in the formation of oxidizing substances, which are the most important cause behind forgetfulness and this is scientifically proven. They might also be among the causes that lead to Alzheimer's disease. Old age is also an important factor that causes forgetfulness.
Studies indicate that the rate of forgetfulness is remarkably high after the age of sixty and thereafter. Forgetfulness is closely associated with current problems and events. Researches also indicate that air, water and food pollution with heavy metals like mercury, lead and aluminum is one of the most important causes of being afflicted with a weak memory. Having a normal and moderate sleep pattern is one of the most important factors in activating the memory; hence, insufficient sleep weakens the memory, exactly as what happens when a person suffers from insomnia or uses stimulants for a long period of time.
Dr. 'Izz Ad-Deen Ad-Dinshaari, professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Cairo University, recommends that a person should get enough rest, relaxation, entertainment and should play physical sports to protect himself from forgetfulness. One should also avoid drugs, alcohol and smoking. Studies that were conducted in the University of Southern California indicated that some individuals who are more than seventy years old have a strong memory because they play physical sports that activate blood circulation in the brain. They also protect the arteries in the brain from the formation of clots. Moreover, physical exercise helps to produce substances that maintain the soundness of brain nerves.
The results of modern studies show that we can avoid forgetfulness by using natural substances that could be in the form of food, or substances that are added to food or herbs that stimulate blood circulation in the brain. Garlic is very important for refreshing the memory. Researches proved that eating from half to three cloves of garlic after cutting them into pieces every day protects a person from a deficit in memory, thinking and the acquisition of knowledge. Garlic also prevents many harms such as high cholesterol, clotting and cancer. Food that contains vitamins B6 and B12 and folic acid that is found in beans, spinach, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, flaxseed oil, soybean, fish, oranges and bananas, also help in activating the memory. There are some herbs that sharpen the memory and resist forgetfulness like green tea and black tea that is mixed with peppermint. The roots of the ginseng plant contain elements that improve brain function and overcome exhaustion and fatigue, which are the key factors behind forgetfulness. Other modern studies indicate that it is possible to use gene therapy to avoid forgetfulness and Alzheimer's disease, which is the most dangerous disease that afflicts the memory. Medical statistics show that Alzheimer's afflicts nearly 10% of individuals who are above sixty-five years of age, and this percentage decreases in those who are under the sixty-five.
We would like to draw your attention to the importance of reciting and memorizing the Quran, no matter how difficult this might be. It is good exercise for the memory. We should not forget theAthkaar)mention of Allah( and supplications.
May Allaah The Almighty grant us all a conscious brain and easy memorization.



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Dought & clear, - (Knowledge), - The knowledge required by one who calls people to Allaah, may He be exalted




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What is the knowledge needed by the one who calls people to Allaah, and who enjoins what is good and forbids what is evil?.
Praise be to Allaah.
It is essential for the person who calls people to Allaah, and enjoins what is good and forbids what is evil to have knowledge because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): This is my way; I invite unto Allaah (i.e. to the Oneness of Allaah — Islamic Monotheism) with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me (also must invite others to Allaah, i.e. to the Oneness of Allaah — Islamic Monotheism with sure knowledge)”
[Yoosuf 12:108].
Knowledge is what Allaah says in His Holy Book, or what His Messenger (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) says in his saheeh Sunnah. So one should learn the holy Qur'aan and the Sunnah, to find out what Allaah has enjoined and what Allaah has forbidden, and to know the way in which the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) called people to Allaah and denounced evil, and the way in which his Companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) called people. He can gain insight into that by studying the books of hadeeth, and paying attention to the holy Qur'aan, and studying the words of the scholars on this topic, because they discussed it in great depth and explained what is obligatory.
The one who wants to set himself up as a caller must pay attention to this matter, so that he will have proper insight into the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him), so that he will put things in their right places: he will call people to good when it is appropriate, and enjoin what is good when it is appropriate, with insight and knowledge, so that he will not denounce evil in a way that is more evil than it, and so that he will not enjoin what is good in a manner that will result in an evil worse than not doing the good thing to which he is calling people.
The point is that it is essential for him to have knowledge so that he will do things properly.




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Dought & clear, - (Knowledge), - Hadeeths that differentiate between the scholars and the martyrs`




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How sound is this hadeeth: “The ink of the scholar is more sacred than the blood of the martyr”?
Praise be to Allah.
Firstly:
The hadeeths which state that the scholars are superior to the martyrs, or that the ink of the scholar is superior to the blood of the martyr, were narrated from a number of the Sahaabah, but they have weak and flimsy, or fabricated isnaads, which we will mention here in brief:
1.
From Abu’d-Darda’ (may Allah be pleased with him):
It was narrated by Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr inJaami‘ Bayaan al-‘Ilm(1/150). His isnaad includes Ismaa‘eel ibn Abi Ziyaad, of whom Ibn Hibbaan said: He is a charlatan. Hence al-‘Iraqi classed it as da‘eef inTakhreej al-Ihya’, p. 5
2.
From ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘Aas (may Allah be pleased with him).
It was narrated by Abu Na‘eem inAkhbaar Asbahaan(1718) and ad-Daylami inMusnad al-Firdaws. Its isnaad also includes Ismaa‘eel ibn Abi Ziyaad, who is mentioned above.
It was also narrated by Ibn al-Jawzi inal-‘Ilal al-Mutanaahiyah(1/81) via another isnaad. He said: This is not saheeh. Ahmad ibn Hanbal said: Muhammad ibn Yazeed al-Waasiti did not narrate anything from ‘Abd ar-Rahmaan ibn Ziyaad. Ibn Hibbaan said: He narrates fabricated reports from trustworthy narrators.
End quote.
3.
From Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)
It was narrated by ad-Daylami inMusnad al-Firdaws. Its isnaad includes Ishaaq ibn al-Qaasim and his father, who are not known.
It was also narrated by al-Khateeb inTareekh Baghdaad(2/193) and via him by Ibn al-Jawzi inal-‘Ilal al-Mutanaahiyah(1/80). He said: This hadeeth is not soundly narrated from the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). al-Khateeb said: Its men are all trustworthy apart from Muhammad ibn al-Hasan, and we think that it is something that he made up.
End quote.
4. From an-Nu‘maan ibn Basheer (may Allah be pleased with him)
It was narrated by as-Sahami inTareekh Jarjaan(p. 91, 222), and by Ibn al-Jazwi inal-‘Ilal al-Mutanaahiyah(1/81). He said: This is not saheeh. As for Haroon ibn ‘Antarah, Ibn Hibbaan said: It is not permissible to quote him as evidence; he narrated such odd (munkar) reports that one cannot help thinking that he is the one who fabricated them. And Ya‘qoob al-Qummi is da‘eef.
End quote.
5.
From ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir (may Allah be pleased with him)
It was narrated by ar-Raafa‘i inTareekh Qizween(3/481). Its isnaad includes ‘Abd al-Malik ibn Maslamah, who narrated odd (munkar) reports. It also includes ‘Abdullah ibn Luhay‘ah.
6. From ‘Imraan ibn Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him)
It was narrated by al-Marhabi inFadl al-‘Ilm– as was narrated by as-Suyooti inad-Durr al-Manthoor(3/423); it is also narrated inJuz’ Ibn ‘Amashleeq(p. 44) with the same isnaad, which includes Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn al-Qaasim, the mu’adhdhin of Tarsoos, for whom I could not find any biography.
7. From Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him)
It was narrated by Ibn an-Najjaar from him, as was mentioned by as-Suyooti. It is also mentioned inLisaan al-Mizaan(5/225) via Jarraab al-Kadhdhaab (the liar).
8. From Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allah be pleased with him)
It was narrated inJuz’ Ibn ‘Amashleeq(p. 45) via al-Kalbi from Abu Saalih from Ibn ‘Abbaas; this is a waahin (flimsy) isnaad.
9. From Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him)
It was narrated by as-Sam‘aani inAdab al-Imla’ wa’l-Istimla’(p. 181). Its isnaad includes al-Muzaffar ibn al-Husayn, the shaykh of as-Sam‘aani, for whom I could not find any biography.
To sum up, the hadeeth is not saheeh. Al-Khateeb al-Baghdaadi said concerning it: It ismawdoo‘(fabricated). Imam adh-Dhahabi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Its text is fabricated. End quote fromMizaan al-I‘tidaal(3/517). Ash-Shawkaani mentioned it inal-Fawaa’id al-Majmoo‘ah(p. 17), and al-‘Aamiri mentioned it inal-Jadd al-Hatheeth fi Bayaan ma laysa bi Hadeeth(p. 203). Shaykh al-Albaani said inas-Silsilah ad-Da‘eefah(hadeeth no. 4832): This verdict (i.e., that it is fabricated) is what one feels comfortable with. End quote. Shaykh Muhammad Rasheed Rida said something similar inMajallat al-Manaar(3/698).
Secondly:
What appears to be the case is that what is narrated about the virtues of the blood of the martyr in and of itself has no parallel concerning the ink of the scholars. Rather we do not know of any saheeh hadeeth that speaks of the virtue of the ink of the scholars in and of itself, let alone about it being superior to the blood of the martyr. With regard to the blood of the martyr, it is proven that it will come on the Day of Resurrection with its colour the colour of blood and its fragrance the fragrance of musk, and the martyr is forgiven with the first drop of his blood that is shed… And other reports of that nature. But this is one thing, and the superiority of the martyr himself over the scholars is another matter.
Al-Mannaawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
As a matter of fact, what is narrated concerning the martyr and the special rewards he will attain, and the saheeh reports about the protection against punishment and forgiveness of shortcomings that he will be granted, have no parallel concerning the scholar merely for the knowledge he has. No one can definitively state that the same ruling applies to the scholar. However it is possible that one who attains a higher degree will attain a better reward.
With regard to the scholar, what should be taken into consideration is the scholar’s character, the impact of his knowledge and what responsibilities he had. We should also examine the character of the martyr, the consequences of his martyrdom and what responsibilities he had. So the comparison should be made on the basis of the deeds of each of them and the benefits of his actions. How often a martyr or scholar warded off or reduced the impact of turmoil and was the cause of relief at a time of hardship. Therefore it may be that one martyr is better than a group of scholars, or one scholar is better than a group of martyrs, each according to his situation and the impact or legacy of his knowledge and deeds. End quote.
Fayd al-Qadeer, 6/603
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
This issue – the superiority of the ink of the scholars over the blood of the martyrs, or vice versa – is an issue that was the subject of a great deal of debate, in which those who favoured each view gave their evidence.
What may decide the matter and bring about consensus on this issue is the following:
· Highlighting the different levels of virtue
· Highlighting which is superior
· Examining which of the two is more virtuous than the other (in the light of the above)
These three principles will explain the matter and help us to reach the right conclusion.
With regard to the different levels of virtue, there are four: Prophethood, siddeeqiyyah (see below), martyrdom and wilaayah (being a righteous close friend of Allah).
Allah, may He be glorified, mentioned them in the verse (interpretation of the meaning):
“And whoso obeys Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW), then they will be in the company of those on whom Allah has bestowed His Grace, of the Prophets, the Siddeeqoon (those followers of the Prophets who were first and foremost to believe in them, like Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq), the martyrs, and the righteous. And how excellent these companions are!
Such is the Bounty from Allah, and Allah is Sufficient as All-Knower”
[an-Nisa’ 4:69].
The highest of these levels of virtue is Prophethood and Messengership, followed by siddeeqiyyah. The siddeeqs are the prominent leaders of the followers of the Messengers, and their status is the highest after Prophethood.
If the pen of the scholar wrote that which is connected to siddeeqiyyah, , then it is superior to the blood of the martyr who did not reach the same level.
But if the martyr had attained the level of siddeeqiyyah and the shedding of his blood was connected to that, then his blood is superior to the ink of the scholar who fell short of that. The better of the two is the one who is a siddeeq.
If they were equal in terms of being siddeeq, then they are equal in terms of status. And Allah knows best.
Siddeeqiyyah is when one attains the level of perfection of faith in what the Messenger brought in terms of knowledge, belief and implementation. This level is based on knowledge. Everyone who has greater knowledge of what the Messenger brought and more complete faith in it will be of a higher level of siddeeqiyyah. Siddeeqiyyah is like a tree: its roots are knowledge, its branches are belief and its fruits are action.
This is a comprehensive discussion of the issue of the scholar and the martyr, and which of them is superior.
End quote fromMiftaah Daar as-Sa‘aadah, 1/297-299
This argument presented by Ibn al-Qayyim is, in our opinion, more sound and is better than being certain of the difference between the two as being two completely separate deeds, as it was discussed by many scholars.
And Allah knows best.


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Dought & clear, - (Knowledge), - Reconciling between the view that the Earth is round and the verse “And Allah has made for you the earth wide spread (an expanse)” [Nooh 71:19]




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Could you please explain these Quranic verse. Actually one Non Muslim asked me to explain these verses.
Quran 71:19 And Allah has made the earth for you as a carpet (spread out).
Quran 78:6 Have We not made the earth as a wide expanse, What does it mean ?
Quran 15:19 And the earth We have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance.
Does it mean that Earth is flat? Tafsir Jalalayn says that EARTH is flat. But it is against Established Science.
Praise be to Allah
Firstly:
The scholars are unanimously agreed that the earth is round, but to human eyes it appears to be flat, because it is very big and its roundness or curvature cannot be seen at close distances. So the one who stands and looks sees it as flat, but when viewed as a whole, in reality it is round.
Ibn Hazm (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
The proofs of the Qur’an and Sunnah indicate that it is round. End quote.
See also the answers to questions no. 201530and 118698
Secondly:
The verse (interpretation of the meaning)“And Allah has made for you the earth wide spread (an expanse)” [Nooh 71:19]indicates that it is spread out and shaped so that people can feel settled in it and be able to live and prosper in it. Ibn Katheer said:
That is, He spread it out, prepared it, made it stable and made it firm by means of the mountains.
Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 8/247
Similarly, the verse (interpretation of the meaning) “Have We not made the earth as a bed” [an-Naba’ 78:6]means that it is spread out and prepared for you and for your benefit, so that you can cultivate it, build dwellings in it and travel through it.
Ibn Katheer said:
That is, it is prepared for people in such a way that they can live in it, and it is firm, stable and steady.
Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 8/307
And the verse (interpretation of the meaning)“And the earth We spread out, and placed therein firm mountains, and caused to grow therein all kinds of things in due proportion” [al-Hijr 15:19]means We spread it out and placed firm mountains therein. This is like the verse in which Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):“And it is He Who spread out the earth, and placed therein firm mountains and rivers” [ar-Ra‘d 13:3].
There is no contradiction between saying that it is round and saying that it was spread out, because in fact in its totality it is round, but to the one who stands on it and looks at it, it appears flat, as it appears to everyone.
Ar-Raazi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
If it is said: Do the words“And the earth We spread out”indicate that it is flat?
We would respond: Yes, because the earth, even though it is round, is an enormous sphere, and each little part of this enormous sphere, when it is looked at, appears to be flat. As that is the case, this will dispel what they mentioned of confusion. The evidence for that is the verse in which Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):“And the mountains as pegs” [an-Naba’ 78:7]. He called themawtaad(pegs) even though these mountains may have large flat surfaces. And the same is true in this case.
End quote fromTafseer ar-Raazi, 19/131
Shaykh ash-Shanqeeti (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
If the scholars of Islam affirm that the earth is round, then what would they say about the verse in which Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Do they not look at the camels, how they are created?
And at the heaven, how it is raised?
And at the mountains, how they are rooted and fixed firm?
And at the earth, how it is spread out?”
[al-Ghaashiyah 88:17-20].
Their response will be the same as their response concerning the verse in which Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):“Until, when he reached the setting place of the sun, he found it setting in a spring of black muddy (or hot) water” [al-Kahf 18:86]– that is, as it appears to be in the eye of the beholder, because the sun sets on one country, but remains up in the sky for another, until it rises from the east on the following morning. So the earth looks flat in every region or part of it, because of its immense size.
This does not contradict its real shape, because we may see a very high mountain, but if we climb it and reach its summit we may find a flat surface there, and find an entire nation living there, and some of the people there may not know anything about the rest of the world, and so on. End quote.
Adwa’ al-Bayaan, 8/428
Shaykh Rafee‘ ad-Deen ibn Waliyullah ad-Dahlawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said in his bookat-Takmeel:
Some may understand words such as “made the earth as a bed” [an-Naba’ 78:6], “He spread the earth” [an-Naazi‘aat 79:30]and “…how it is spread out…”[al-Ghaashiyah 88: 20]as meaning that it is flat, whereas the scholars affirm that it is round on the basis of sound evidence, so it is thought that there is a conflict. That may be refuted by the fact that the visible part of it (for a person standing on it) appears flat, because the larger a circle is, the more spread out it is, so we may say that it is flat on the basis of that part of it that is visible to us, and it is round in its totality, on the basis of rational thinking.
Quoted from him by Siddeeq Hasan Khan in his tafseer,Fath al-Bayaan, 15/208
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