Fathwa - To Perform Namaz (Salat) and Imamat wearing Metallic band watch is not allowed

Q:How is it to wear a watch with metallic band? Most of the Imamswear
such watches and take them off during Namaz, what is the verdict on
such Imam?
A:To wear a metallic band watch and performNamaz in it is not allowed.
Like Alahazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Muhaddis-e-Barelvi (Rehmatullah Alaih)
wrote: Watch's band of Gold and silver for Man isHARAM and of other
metals is prohibited. To perform Namaz or do Imamat wearing prohibited
things is Makrooh-e-Tehreemi (Must repeat Namaz)-(Ahkam-e-Shariat,
Part two, page170) and it's OK to perform Namaz behind Imams who wear
such watches but take them off during Namaz. HazratSadru-sh-Shariat
Alaih Rehma used to perform Namaz wearing a watch and for the question
on Imamat he said: If watch's band is of some metal like Gold, Silver,
Brass etc. then Namaaz will be Makrooh. Namaz should be performed
after removing them. (Fatawa-e-Amjadia, Part one, Page 137)--Allah
Ta'ala Knows the best.

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Bid’ah )Innovation( - I

The Islamic definition of Bid'ah:
Imaam Ash-Shaafi'isaid: "A Bid'ah is anything that has no basis in the
Quran, Sunnah or sayings of any of the companions."
Ibn Al-Jawzisaid: "A Bid'ah is any form of worship that did not exist
)at the time of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallm, and his
companions( then later itwas innovated."
Ibn Rajabsaid: "A Bid'ah is any form of worship which has no basis in
the Sharee'ah )Islamic Law(."
General rules to recognise a Bid'ah:
• Any act of worship which is based on a fabricated narration, like
the prayer in the month of Rajab which is called the prayer of
Raghaa'ib.
• Any act of worship which the Prophetdid not perform, although there
were no preventing factors, like uttering the intention before
beginning the prayer, calling Adhaan for any prayer other thanthe five
obligatory ones or praying after finishingSa'y between mount Safaa and
Marwah.
• Any habitual act performed with the intention of pleasing Allaah
which Islam did not consider as an act or worship, such as for
example: wearing coarse woollen clothes, continuous silence,
refraining from eating bread or meat, etc.
• Performing prohibitions acts with the intention of pleasing Allaah,
such as singing songs about Him.
Moreover, all acts of worship must be performed in exactly the same
manner as the Prophetdid them. Thiscannot be achieved unless the
following six conditions are fulfilled:
1. The act of worship must coincide with the Sharee'ah in the reason
for which it is done, or else it would be rejected. Therefore,
celebrating Al-Mawlid is a Bid'ah because it is performed as a
rewardable act, despite the fact that it has not been legislated.
2. The act of worship must coincide with the Sharee'ah in its
category.Therefore, it is not acceptable if a person were to slaughter
a horseinstead of a camel or goat as a sacrifice after Hajj.
3. The act of worship must coincide with the Sharee'ah in its
quantity. Therefore, if somebody were to add two Rak'ah to the Dhuhr
prayer, making a total of six Rak'ahs instead of four, this would be
unacceptable as it would not be coinciding with the Sharee'ah in its
quantity.
4. The act of worship must coincide with the Sharee'ah in the manner
in which it is performed. Therefore, if someone were to begin ablution
by washing his feet instead of his hands, thenthis act would be
unacceptable.
5. The act of worship must coincide with the Sharee'ah in the timing
of its performance. Therefore, praying noon prayer after sunset is
unacceptable.
6. The act of worship must coincide with the Sharee'ah in the place in
which it is performed. Therefore, one cannot perform stand on a
mountain other than 'Arafah during Hajj.
The dangers of Bid'ah and their evil effects:
• Bid'ah is a pre-cursor todisbelief.
• Making unfounded statements on behalf of Allaah.
• Correcting the Prophetor claiming that he had deficiencies.
• Dividing the Muslim nation.
• Abandoning the Sunnah.
• Igniting disputes among the Muslims.
• Accusing the Prophetof not completely conveying the message of Islam.
• Altering the religion.
Claimed 'evidences' of the Innovators and their refutations:
Claimed Evidence:
• The Prophetsaid:"Whoever introduces a good practice in Islam will
get the reward of performing it and that of all those who perform it
until the Day of Resurrection; Whoever introduces a bad practicein
Islam will get the punishment of performing it and that of all those
who do it until the Day of Resurrection."]Muslim[
Refutation:
• Imaam Ash-Shaatibianswered those who attempt to use this narration
as evidence of the permissibility of innovating by saying: "Using this
narration as an evidence )to nnovate( implies that different evidences
contradict one another )because in other narrations, the
Prophetunequivocally warnedagainst innovating(." Then he said: "The
context of this narration is that it was said in a situation where
charity was being given, and charity is something already legislated.
The proof of this is actually tobe found in the very same narration,
if you were to read it all, as Jareer Ibn 'Abdullaah Al-Bujalisaid:
"We were with the Prophet)in the mosque(, just after dawn one day when
some people entered barefooted and clad in woollen matting )or covered
with sleeveless woollen blankets( with their swords hung around their
necks. Most of them belonged to the tribe of Mudhar. The face of the
Prophetturned pale due to their wretched condition. Then, the
Prophetwent into his house, re-emerged and commanded Bilaal to call
the Adhaan, and the Iqaamah and then heled the prayer. After the
prayer, the Prophetstood up and addressed people saying )which
means(:"O mankind! Fearyour Lord, who created you from one soul and
created from it its mate and dispersed from both of them many men and
women. And fear Allaah, through whom you ask one another, and the
wombs. Indeed Allaah is ever, over you, an Observer."]Quran; 4:1["O
you who have believed! Fear Allaah. And let every soul look to what it
has put forth for tomorrow – and fear Allaah. Indeed, Allaah is
Acquainted with what you do."]Quran; 59:18[. Then, the Prophetsaid:
"Give in charity from )what you possess of( Deenaars )gold coins( and
Dirhams )silver oins( a Saa' )a small measure of weight( of wheat or
even a Saa' of dates." until hesaid: "Give, even if it as little
ashalf a date." Thereupon, a man from the Ansaar )residents of
Madeenah( came with a bag of food which was so heavy that it was
difficult for him to carry. Thereafter, people came successively until
I saw two huge piles of food and clothes, and theProphet'sface was
bright as a glittering golden coin )due to his happiness(. Then the
Messengersaid:"Whoever introduces a good practice in Islam will get
the reward of performing it and that of all those who perform it until
the Day of Resurrection; Whoever introduces a bad practicein Islam
will get the punishment of performing it and that of all those who do
it until the Day of Resurrection.""]Muslim[
Therefore, it is obvious that this narration refers to deeds that are
already legislated and proven to already exist in the religion, which
in this case was giving charity.

Bid’ah )Innovation( - II

Claimed Evidence:
'Umar ibn Al-Khattaabremarked upon seeing people praying Taraaweeh in
congregation that: "This is a good Bid'ah." ]Al-Bukhaari[
Refutation:
Imaam Ibn Rajabsaid:"Any words from the Salaf )righteous predecessors(
considering something asa good Bid'ah were meant in the linguistic and
not the Islamic sense,such as the above quotedsaying of 'Umar.
Claimed Evidence:
Ibn Mas'oodsaid: "What the Muslims see asgood is good in the sight of
Allaah and what they see as bad is bad in the sight of Allaah."
]Ahmad[
Refutation:
As-Sindisaid: "It is obvious that he was referring to the companions
of the Prophetand he was talking exclusively about those things that
they had a unanimous consensus on, it does not include others. This is
besides the fact that these were the words of a companion and not
theProphet's."
Claimed Evidence:
Al-'Izz Ibn 'Abdus-Salaamdivided Bid'ah into five categories:
obligatory, recommended, permissible, disliked and prohibited.
Refutation:
Ash-Shaatibisaid: "This categorization of Bid'ah is something new
which has no supportive evidence to it, moreover, it contradicts the
definition of Bid'ah, because any deed which has an evidence which
legislates it to be obligatory, recommended or allowed is by
definition not an innovation, and it would have been included in the
general recommendation of gooddeeds. Therefore, considering a matter
to be a Bid'ah yet claiming the existence of an evidence to recommend
it is a contradiction in terms."
Reasons behind innovations:
• Ignorance about Islam.
• Following whims.
• Clinging to doubts.
• The sole use of ration with no reference to the Islamic texts )Quran
and Sunnah(.
• Islamic Scholars not fulfilling their expected role.
• Dependence on weak or fabricated narrations.
• Extreme reactions to others' errors.
• Blind imitation of the masses.
• Not following the instructions of sincere scholars.
Ways to eradicate Bid'ah:
• Warning against its dangers and evil effects.
• Calling people to adhere to the Quran and Sunnah.
• Distinguishing betweenweak and the authentic narrations.
• Spreading knowledge and correcting the people's understanding of
faith, worship, morals and deeds.
• Warning against the innovators.
• Receiving knowledge from the correct sources.
Related Quranic verses:
Allaah Says )what means(:"On the Day ]some[ faces will turn white and
]some[ faces will turn black, ]to them it will be said[: 'Did you
disbelieve ]i.e., reject faith[ after your belief? Then taste the
punishment for what you used to reject.'"]Quran 106[
Ibn 'Abbaascommended: "The faces of the people who adhered to the
Sunnah will turn white and bright, while the faces of the innovators
will turn black and gloomy."
Allaah Says )what means(:"And whoever opposes the Messenger after
guidance has become clear to him and follows other than the way of the
believers – We will give him whathe has taken ]i.e., make him
responsible for his choice[ and drive him into Hell, and evil it is as
a destination."]Quran 115[
Allaah Says )what means(:"…This day I have perfected for you your
religion and completed My favour upon you and have approved for you
Islam as a religion…"]Quran 5:3[
Allaah Says )what means(:"And ]moreover[, this is my path.Which is
straight, so follow it; and do not follow ]other[ ways, for you will
be separated from Hisway. This has He instructed you so that you may
become righteous."]Quran 6: 153[ Mujaahidcommended: "The other ways
mentioned are desires and innovations."
Allaah Says )what means(:"So let those beware who dissent from his
]i.e., the Prophet's[ order lest trials strike them or a painful
punishment."]Quran 24: 63[
Related Prophetic narrations:
The Prophetsaid:
·"Allaah does not accept the repentance of an innovator until he
abandons his innovation."]At-Tabaraani & Al- Bayhaqi[
·"He who lives long enough will see many things which he will not
recognize, therefore, hold on to my Sunnah and that of the rightly
guided caliphs who succeed me; bite onto it )i.e., my Sunnah( with
your molars. Stay away from innovations, because every innovation is
misguidance."]Ahmad & Abu Daawood[
·"He who does something which is not according to what we are upon,
then it is rejected."]Al-Bukhaari & Muslim[
·"I will be ahead of you in reaching my fountain, and there will be
people who will be prevented from reaching it, therefore, I will say:
'My Lord! These are my followers!' It will besaid: 'You do not know
what theyinnovated and altered after you.' )i.e., after your death(
Therefore, I will say: 'Let those who altered )the religion( be kept
away )in a humiliated place(."]Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[
Related words of the Salaf:
Ibn Mas'oodsaid: "Follow )the Sunnah( and do not innovate, because you
have been sufficed." ]Ad-Daarimi[ Healso said: "Practicing a little of
the Sunnah is far better than practicing many innovations."
]Al-Haakim[
Huthayfah Ibn Al-Yamaansaid: "Do not perform any act of worship
whichwas not practiced by the companions of the Prophetbecause the
early people did not leave anything unaddressed…so follow the way of
those who were before you."
Ibn 'Abbaassaid: "FearAllaah, follow )the Sunnah( and do not innovate."
Al-Fudhaylsaid: "Beware of the one who sits with innovators; he who
sits with innovators will not be granted wisdom; I wish there wasa
fortress of steel between me and the innovators."
Related stories:
Ibn 'Abbaaswas circumambulating the Ka'bah with Mu'aawiyah Ibn Abu
Sufyaanduring Mu'aawiyah's reign. Mu'aawiyah wouldtouch all four
corners of the Ka'bah while circumambulating and soIbn 'Abbaas
remarked: "The Prophetonly touched two corners )theblack stone and the
Yemeni corner(." Mu'aawiyah replied: "No part of the house of Allaah
should be neglected." Thereupon, Ibn 'Abbaas recited the verse )which
means(:"There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allaah an
excellent pattern )i.e., example tobe followed( for anyone whose hope
is in Allaah and the Last Day and ]who[ remembers Allaah often."]Quran
33:21[ Upon hearing this, Mu'aawiyahrefrained.
A man asked Imaam Maalik: "At which point do I initiate my state of
Ihraam?" He replied: "From Thul Hulayfah - where the Prophetdid so."
The man retorted: "I wish to do it from the area beside the grave of
the Prophet."
Imaam Maaliksaid: "Do not do that, for I fear that if you do so,
youwill be afflicted with trials." The man replied: "Why would I be
afflicted with trials? All I wanted was to do it froma place which is
only a few miles away from where you told me!" Imaam Maalik said upon
hearing this: "What can be more serious than feeling that you
performed a righteous deed that the Prophetfailed to do? I heard the
Saying of Allaah )which means(:"So let those beware who dissent from
his ]i.e., the Prophet's[ order lest trials strike them or a painful
punishment."]Quran 24:63[

The story of Prophet Eesaa -II

In the first part of the Story of Prophet 'Eesaa )Jesus(we highlighted
the most important events in his life: his miraculous birth, his
childhood, the opposition of the Jewish authorities to his mission,
his miracles, etc. Here we continue his story:
Prophet 'Eesaacontinued calling people to Almighty Allaah and laying
down for them what might be called the 'Law of the Spirit.' Once, when
standing on a mountain surrounded by his disciples, 'Eesaasaw that
those who believed in him were from among the poor, the wretched, and
the downtrodden, and their number was small. Some of the miracles
which 'Eesaaperformed had been requested by his disciples, such as
their wish for a 'holy table-spread' to be sent down from heaven.
Allaah the Exalted Says )what means(:"]And remember[ when the
disciples said: 'O 'Eesaa, Son of Maryam! Can your Lord send down to
us a table ]spread with food[ from theheaven?' ]'Eesaa[ said: 'Fear
Allaah, if you should be believers.'They said: 'We wish to eat from
itand let our hearts be reassured and know that you have been truthful
to us and be among its witnesses.' Said 'Eesaa, the son ofMaryam: 'O
Allaah, our Lord! Send down to us a table ]spread with food[ from the
heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us andthe last of us
and a sign from You. And provide for us, and You are the best of
providers.' Allaah said: 'Indeed, I will send it down to you, but
whoever disbelieves afterwards from among you - then indeed will I
punish him with a punishment by which I have not punished anyone among
the worlds.'"]Quran: 5:112-115[
'Eesaacommanded his disciples to fast for thirty days; at the end of
it, they asked 'Eesaato bring food from heaven to break their fast.
'Eesaaprayed to Allaah after his disciples had doubted Allaah's power.
The great table came down between twoclouds, one above and one below,
while the people watched. 'Eesaasaid: "O Lord! make it a mercy and not
a cause of distress." So it fell between 'Eesaa's hands, covered with
a napkin.
'Eesaasuddenly prostrated, and his disciples followed suit. They
sensed a fragrance, which they had never smelled before. 'Eesaasaid:
"The one who is themost devout and most righteous may uncover the
table, that we might eat of it to thank Allaah for it." They said: "O
Spiritof Allaah! You are the most deserving."
'Eesaastood up, performed ablution and prayed before uncovering the
table, and behold, there was a roasted fish. The disciplessaid: "O
Spirit of Allaah! Isthis the food of this world or ofParadise?"
'Eesaasaid to his disciples: "Did not Allaah forbid you to ask
questions? It is the divinepower of Allaah the Almighty, Who said:
'Be' and it was. It is a sign from Almighty Allaah warning of great
punishment for unbelieving mortals of the world. This is the kernel of
the matter."
It is said that thousands of people ate from it, andyet it was never
entirely consumed. A further miracle was that the blind and lepers
were cured by 'Eesaaby Allaah's leave.
The Day of the Table became one of the holy days for the disciples
andfollowers of 'Eesaa. Later, the disciples and followers who forgot
the real essence of the miracles, worshipped 'Eesaaas a god. Almighty
Allaah asserts )what means(:"And ]bewarethe Day[ when Allaah will say:
'O 'Eesaa, Son of Maryam! Did you say to the people: 'Take me and my
mother as deities besides Allaah?' He )i.e. 'Eesaa( will say: 'Exalted
are You! It was not for me to say that to which I have noright. If I
had said it, You would have known it. You know what is within myself,
and I do not know what is within Yourself. Indeed, itis You who is
Knower of the unseen'"]Quran: 5:116[
'Eesaawent on his mission, until the corrupted leaders and
hypocritical men of religious power felt his threat to them. So the
forces of evil accused himof magic, infringement of the Mosaic Law,
and allegiance with the devil; and when they saw that the poor people
followedhim, they began to scheme against him.
The Sanhedrin, the highest judicial and ecclesiastical council of the
Jews, began to plot against 'Eesaa. The plan took a new turn. When the
Jews failed to stop the call of 'Eesaathey decided to kill him. The
chief priests held secret meetings to agree on the best way of getting
rid of 'Eesaa. While they were in such ameeting, one of the twelve
apostles, Judas Iscariot, went to them and asked: "What will you give
me if I deliver him to you?" Judas bargained with them until they
agreed to give him thirty pieces of silver,known as shekels. The plot
was laid for the capture and murder of 'Eesaa.
The priests had no authority to pass the death sentence at that time,
so they convinced the Roman governor that'Eesaawas plotting against
the security of the Roman Empire and urged him to take immediate
action againsthim. The governor ordered that 'Eesaabe arrested and
crucified.
The Glorious Quran, contrary to the Gospels, affirms that Allaah, the
Exalted, did not permit the people ofIsraelto kill or crucify 'Eesaa.
Allaah saved him from hisenemies and raised him to heaven. They never
killed 'Eesaa; they killed someone else.
Allaah the Almighty declares )what means(:"And ]We cursed them for[
their saying: 'Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, 'Eesaa, the son of
Maryam, the messenger of Allaah.' And they did not kill him, nor did
they crucify him; but ]another[ was made to resemblehim to them. And
indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no
knowledgeof it except the following of assumption. And they did not
kill him, for certain. Rather, Allaah raised him to Himself. And ever
is Allaah Exalted in Might and Wise."]Quran: 4:157-158[
Almighty Allaah also revealed )what means(:"]Mention[ when Allaah
said: 'O 'Eesaa! Indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and
purify ]i.e.,free[ you from those who disbelieve and make those who
follow you ]in submission to Allaah alone[ superior to those who
disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return,
and I will judge between you concerning that in which youused to
differ.'"]Quran: 3:55[
Almighty Allaah refutes the claims of the Jews and the Christians many
times in the Glorious Quran. For example, He Says )what means(: "And
they say: 'The Most Merciful has taken ]for Himself[ a son.' You have
done an atrocious thing. The heavens almost rupture therefrom and the
earth splits open and the mountains collapse indevastation; That they
attribute to the Most Merciful a son. And it is not appropriate for
the Most Merciful that He should take a son. There is no one in the
heavens and earth but that he comes to the Most Merciful as a
servant."
In many verses, in addition to those alreadymentioned, Allaah, the
Almighty, affirmed His being highly above having a child, a wife, or a
partner, thus, refuting all such false allegations. Allaah, the
Almighty, revealed a separate Quranic chapter to affirmHis Unity and
Uniqueness.This chapter is the one-hundred and twelfth, the meaning of
which is:"Say: 'He is Allaah, ]who is[ One. Allaah, the Eternal
Refuge. He neither begets nor is born. Nor is there to Him any
equivalent.'"]Quran: 112:1-4[