Fathwa - The Muslim in Ramadaan

Question:
What should we say to the Muslims on the occasion of the beginning of Ramadaan?.
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'aan, a guidance
for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion
(between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on
the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his
home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or
on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Sawm
(fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allaah intends for you ease,
and He does not want to make thingsdifficult for you. (He wants that
you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must
magnify Allaah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allaah is the Most
Great)]for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him."
[al-Baqarah 2:185]
This blessed month is a great opportunity for goodness, barakah
(blessing), worship and obedience towards Allaah.
It is a great month, a noble season, a month inwhich hasanaat (rewards
for good deeds) are multiplied and in which committing sayi'aat
(baddeeds) is more serious than at other times. The gates of Paradise
are opened and the gates of Hell are shut, and the sinners' repentance
to Allaah is accepted. It is a month whose beginningis mercy, its
middle is forgiveness and its end is redemption from the Fire.
So give thanks to Him forthe season of goodness and blessing that He
has bestowed upon you, andfor the means of bounty and various kinds of
great blessings for which He has singled you out. Make the most of
this blessed time by filling it with acts of worship and forsaking
haraam things, so that you may attain a good life in this world and
happiness after death.
For the sincere believer, every month is an occasion for worship and
his whole life is spent in obeying Allaah, but in the month of
Ramadaan he has even more motives to do good and his heart is even
more focused on worship, and he turns even more to his Lord. By His
grace, our generous Lord bestows His bounty upon the fasting believers
and multiplies the reward forthem on this blessed occasion, so He
gives abundantly and rewardsgenerously for righteousdeeds.Time passes
quickly
Days pass so quickly, as ifthey were mere moments. We welcomed
Ramadaan, then we bade it farewell, and only a short period of time
passed and we are welcoming Ramadaan again. So we should hasten to do
good deedsin this month and strive to fill it with that which Allaah
is pleased with and with that which will help us on the Day whenwe
meet Him.
How can we prepare for Ramadaan?
We can prepare for Ramadaan by taking stock of ourselves and
recognizing our shortcomings in living up to the Shahaadatayn, or our
shortcoming in fulfilling our duties, or our shortcomings in not
keeping away from the desires and doubts that we may have fallen into…
We should set ourselves straight so that in Ramadaan we will have a
higher degree of faith.For faith increases and decreases. It increases
through obedience to Allaah and it decreases through disobedience and
sin. The first act of obedience that a person should achieve is that
of being a true slave of Allaah and believing thatthere is none that
is rightfully worshipped except Allaah, so he directs all kinds of
worship to Allaah and does not associate anyone else in worship with
Him. Each of us should realize that whatever has befallen him could
not have missed him, and whatever missed him could not have befallen
him, and that everythinghappens by the will and decree of Allaah.
We should avoid everything that could undermine our commitment to the
Shahaadatayn. This means keeping away from bid'ah (innovations) and
thingsthat have been introduced into the religion. We should also
follow the principle of al-walaa' wa'l-bara' (loyalty and friendship
vs. disavowal and enmity), by taking the believers as our friends and
by regarding the kaafirs and hypocrites asenemies, and we should
rejoice when the Muslims gain a victory over their enemies. We should
follow the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be
upon him) and his companions and adhere to the Sunnah of the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and the way of the
Rightly-Guided Khulafa' who came after him. We should love the Sunnah
and love those who adhere to it and defend it, in whatever country
they are and whatever colour or nationality they are.
After that we should take stock of ourselves and recognize our
shortcomings in doing acts of worship such as praying in
congregation,remembering Allaah (dhikr), paying attentionto the rights
of neighbours, relatives and the Muslims, spreading the greeting of
salaam, enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil, urging one
another to follow the truth and be patient and steadfast in doing so,
being patient in avoiding evil actions and in doing good deeds, and
accepting thedecree of Allaah with patience.
Then we should take stock of ourselves and our sins and our following
whims and desires. We should stop ourselves from persisting in that,
whether the sin is great or small, whether it is a sin of the eye, by
looking at that which Allaah has forbidden; or by listening to music;
or by walking to things of which Allaah does not approve; or by using
one's hands to srike in a manner with which Allaah is not pleased; or
by consuming things that Allaah has forbidden such as riba (usury) and
bribes, or any other means of consuming people's wealth unlawfully.
We should never forget that Allaah stretches forth His hand during
the day to accept the repentance of those who sinned at night, and He
stretches forth His hand at night to accept the repentance ofthose who
sinned during the day. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your
Lord, and for Paradise aswide as the heavens andthe earth, prepared
for Al-Muttaqoon (the pious).
Those who spend (in Allaah's Cause) in prosperity and in adversity,
who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allaah loves
Al-Muhsinoon (the good‑doers).
And those who, when they have committed Faahishah (illegal sexual
intercourse) or wrongedthemselves with evil, remember Allaah and ask
forgiveness for their sins; — and none can forgive sins but Allaah
—and do not persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know.
For such, the reward is forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens with
rivers flowing underneath (Paradise), wherein they shall abideforever.
How excellent is this reward for the doers(who do righteous deeds
according to Allaah's Orders)"
[Aal 'Imraan 3:133-136]
"Say: "O 'Ibaadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves
(by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of
Allaah, verily, Allaah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft‑Forgiving,
Most Merciful"
[al-Zumar 39:53]
"And whoever does evil or wrongs himself but afterwards seeks
Allaah'sforgiveness, he will find Allaah Oft‑Forgiving, Most Merciful"
[al-Nisa' 4:110]
By taking stock, repenting and seeking forgiveness, this is how we
should welcome Ramadaan. "The smart man is the one who takes stock of
himself and strives to do that which will benefit him after death, and
the helpless one is the one who follows his own whims and desires and
engages in wishful thinking, (assuming that Allaah will forgive him
regardless of what he does and that he does not need to strive to good
deeds)."
The month of Ramadaan is the month of great gains and profits. The
smart trader is the one who makes the most of special occasions to
increase his profits. So make the most of this month by doing lots of
acts of worship, praying a great deal, reading Qur'aan, forgiving
people, being kind to others and giving charity to the poor.
In the month of Ramadaan the gates of Paradise are opened andthe
gates of Hell are shut. The devils are put in chains and a caller
cries out each night, O seeker of good, proceed,O seeker of evil,
desist.
So, O slaves of Allaah, be among the people of good, following the
pathof your righteous forebears who were guided by the Sunnah ofyour
Prophet (peace andblessings of Allaah be upon him), so that we may end
Ramadaan withour sins forgiven and our righteous deeds accepted.
We should note that the month of Ramadaan is the best of months.
Ibn al-Qayyim said:
Another of example of that – i.e., of the differentiation between the
things that Allaah has created – is the fact that the month of
Ramadaan is superior to all other months, and the last ten nights are
superior to the other nights."
Zaad al-Ma'aad, 1/56
This month is superior toothers in four things:
1 – In it there is the best night of the year, which is Laylat
al-Qadr. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Verily, We have sent it (this Qur'aan) down in the Night of Al‑Qadr (Decree).
And what will make you know what the Night of Al‑Qadr (Decree) is?
The Night of Al‑Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e.
worshipping Allaah in that night is better than worshipping Him a
thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).
Therein descend the angels and the Rooh [Jibreel (Gabriel)] by
Allaah's Permission with all Decrees,
(All that night), there is peace (and goodness from Allaah to His
believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn"
[al-Qadar 97:1-5]
So worship on this night is better than worshipping for a thousand months.
2 – In this month was revealed the best of Books to the best of the
Prophets (peace be uponthem). Allaah says (interpretation of the
meaning):
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'aan, a guidance
for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion
(between right and wrong)"
[al-Baqarah 2:185]
"We sent it (this Qur'aan)down on a blessed night[(i.e. the Night of
Al‑Qadr) in the month of Ramadan — the 9th month of the Islamic
calendar]. Verily, We are ever warning [mankind that Our Torment will
reach those who disbelieve in Our Oneness of Lordship and in Our
Oneness of worship].
Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments.
As a Command (or this Qur'aan or the Decree of every matter) from Us.
Verily, We are ever sending (the Messengers)"
[al-Dukhaan 44:3-5]
It was narrated by Ahmad and by al-Tabaraani in al-Mu'jam al-Kabeer
that Waathilah ibn al-Asqa' (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The
Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
"The Scriptures of Ibraaheem were sent down on the first of the month
of Ramadaan. TheTawraat was sent down on the sixth of Ramadaan. The
Injeel was sent down on the thirteenth of Ramadaan. The Zaboor was
sent down on the eighteenth of Ramadaan, and the Qur'aan was sent down
on the twenty-fourth of Ramadaan.
Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 1575.
2 – In this month the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of
Hell are shut, and the devils are chained up.
It was narrated from AbuHurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that
the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
said: "When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened andthe
gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are put in chains." (Agreed
upon).
Al-Nasaa'i narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allaah
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "When Ramadaan
comes, the gates of mercy are opened and the gates of Hell are shut,
and the devils are put in chains."
Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami', 471.
Al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Maajah and Ibn Khuzaymah narrated in one report:
"When the first night of the month of Ramadaan comes, the devils and
rebellious jinn are chained up and the gates of Hell are closed, and
not one gate of it is opened. The gates of Paradise are opened andnot
one gate of it is closed. And a caller cries out: 'O seeker of good,
proceed; O seeker of evil,desist. And Allaah has those whom He
redeemsfrom the Fire, and that happens every night."
Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami', 759.
If it is asked, how come we see many evil actionsand sins committed in
Ramadaan, for if the devils are chained up that would not happen?
The answer is that evil actions become less for those who observe the
conditions and etiquetteof fasting;
or that the ones who arechained up are some of the devils – namely the
rebellious ones – not all of them;
or that what is meant is that evil is reduced in Ramadaan, which is a
proven fact. If evil happens at this time, it isstill less than at
other times. Even if all of them (the devils) are chained up, that
does not necessarily mean that noevil or sin will happen, because
there are other causes of that besides the devils, such as evil souls,
bad habits and thedevils among mankind. Al-Fath, 4/145
4 – There are many kindsof worship in Ramadaan,some of which are not
done at other times, such as fasting, praying qiyaam, feeding the
poor, i'tikaaf, sadaqah, and reading Qur'aan.
I ask Allaah, the Exalted, the Almighty, to help us all to do that and
to helpus to fast and pray qiyaam, and to do acts of worship and to
avoid doing evil. Praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the Worlds.

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'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoom

'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoomwas the cousin of Khadeejah Bint Khuwaylid,
Mother of theBelievers. His father was Qays Ibn Sa'eed and his mother
was 'Aatikah Ibnt 'Abdullaah. She was called Umm Maktoom (Mother of
the concealed one) because she gave birth to a blind child.
'Abdullaahwitnessed the rise of Islam in Makkah. He was amongst the
first to accept Islam. He lived through the persecution of the Muslims
and suffered what the other Companions of the Prophetexperienced. His
attitude, like theirs, was one of firmness, staunch resistance and
sacrifice.
Neither his dedication nor his faith weakened against the violence of
the onslaught of the Quraysh (the ruling tribe of Makkah at the time
of Prophet Muhammad, sallallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam). In fact, it
only increased his determination to hold onto the religion of Allaah
and his devotion to His Messenger.
'Abdullaahwas devoted to the noble Prophetand he was soeager to
memorize the Quran that he would not miss any opportunity to achieve
his heart's desire.Indeed, his sense of urgency and his insistence
could sometimes have been excessive as he, unintentionally, sought to
monopolize the attention of the Prophet.
In this period, the Prophetwas concentrating on the Quraysh notables
and was eager for them to become Muslims. On one particular day, he
met 'Utbah Ibn Rabee'ah and his brother Shaybah, 'Amr Ibn Hishaam,
better known as Abu Jahl, Umayyah Ibn Khalaf and Waleed Ibn Mugheerah,
the father of Khaalid Ibn Al-Waleedwho was later to be known as
Sayfullaah or 'the Sword of Allaah'.
Hehad begun talking and negotiating with them and telling them about
Islam. Hewished that they would respond positively to himand accept
Islam or at least call off their persecution of his Companions.
While the Prophetwasthus engaged, 'AbdullaahIbn Umm Maktoomcame up and
asked him to read a verse from the Quran. "O Messenger of Allaah," he
said, "teach me from what Allaah has taught you."
The Prophetfrowned and turned away from him. Heturned his attention
instead to the prestigious group of Quraysh, hoping that they would
become Muslims and that by their acceptance of Islam they would bring
greatness tothe religion of Allaah andstrengthen his mission.
As soon as hehad finished speaking to them and had left their company,
he suddenly felt partially blinded and his head began to throb
violently. At this point thefollowing revelation came to him (what
means):"He (i.e., the Prophet) frowned andturned away because there
came to him the blind man, (interrupting).But what would make you
perceive, (O Muhammad), that perhaps he might be purified, or be
reminded and the remembrance would benefit him? As forhe who thinks
himself without need, to him yougive attention. And not upon you (is
any blame) if he will not be purified. But as for he who came to you
striving (for knowledge) while he fears Allaah, from him you are
distracted. No! Indeed, they (i.e., theses verses) are a reminder;
sowhoever wills may remember it".[Quran 80: 1-12]
These are the verses which were revealed to the noble Prophetabout
'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoom. Theseverses have continued to be recited
from that time till today and shall continue to be recited by all who
read the Quran.
From that day the Prophetdid not cease to be generous to 'Abdullaah
Ibn Umm Maktoomto ask him about his affairs, to fulfill his needs and
take him into his council whenever he approached. In fact, in later
years, heoften greeted Ibn Umm Maktoom with these words of
humility:"Welcome unto him on whose account my Sustainer has blamed
me."
When the Quraysh intensified their persecution of the Prophetand those
who believed with him, Allaah gave them permission to emigrate.
'Abdullaah's response was prompt. He and Mus'aab Ibn 'Umayrwere the
first of the Companions to reach Al-Madeenah.
One of the responsibilities that the Prophetplaced on 'Abdullaah Ibn
Umm Maktoomwas to put him in charge of Al-Madeenah in his absence.
This was done more than ten times.
Soon after the battle of Badr, the Prophetreceived a revelation from
Allaah raising the status of those who go out to fight the enemies
(for the sake of Allaah) and preferring them overthose who remain
inactive at home. This revelation affected 'Abdullaahdeeply. It pained
him to be thus barred from the higher status and he said: 'O Messenger
of Allaah! IfI could go on Jihaad (fighting in Allaah's cause), I
would certainly do it.' He then earnestly asked Allaah to send down a
revelation about his particular case and those like him who were
prevented because of their disabilities from going on military
campaigns.
His prayer was answered.An additional phrase wasrevealed to the
Prophetexempting those with disabilities from the import of the
original verse. The full verse became (what means):"Not equal are
those believers remaining (at home) – other than the disabled – and
the mujaahideen (who striveand fight) in the cause of Allaah with
their wealth and their lives…. "[ Quran, 4: 95]
In spite of thus being excused from Jihaad, the soul of 'Abdullaah Ibn
Umm Maktoomrefused to be content with staying among those who remained
at home when an expedition was in progress. Great souls are not
content with remaining detached fromaffairs of great magnitude. He
determined that no campaign should by-pass him. He fixed a role for
himself on the battlefield.He would say: "Place me between two rows
and give me the flag. I will carry it for you and protect it, for I am
blind and cannot run away."
In the fourteenth year after the Hijrah (migration), 'Umarwho was the
Caliph at the time resolved to mount a major assault against the
Persians to bring down their State and open the way for theMuslim
forces. So he wrote to his governors: "Send anyone with a weapon or a
horse or who can offer any form of help to me - and make haste."
Crowds of Muslims from every direction responded to 'Umar's call and
converged on Al-Madeenah. Among all these was the blind Mujaahid
'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoom. 'Umarappointed Sa'd Ibn Abi
Waqqaascommander over the army, gave him instructions and bade him
farewell.
When the army reached Qaadisiyah, 'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoomwas in the
forefront, wearing a coat of armor and fully prepared. He had vowed to
carry and protect the flag of the Muslims or be killed in the process.
The forces met and engaged in battle for three days. The fighting was
among the most fierce and bitter in the history of the Muslim
conquests. On the third day, the Muslims achieved a mighty victoryas
one of the greatest empires in the world collapsed and one of the most
secure thrones fell. The flag of Tawheed (Monotheism) was raised in an
idolatrous land.
The price of this clear victory was hundreds of martyrs. Among them
was 'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoom. He was found amongst those who had
been killed on the battlefield clutching the flag of the Muslims.

The methodology of discourse in Da'wah

The methodology of discourse inDa'wah(Islamic propagation) constitutes
the following principles:
A.Establishing the principle of submission
The principle of submitting to Allaah The Almighty should be
established and stressed. Muslims should realize that they must submit
to the ordinances ofAllaah The Almighty, whether they understand the
wisdom behind them or not. Allaah The Almighty Says (what means):
·{It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allaah and
His Messenger have decided amatter, that they should [thereafter] have
any choice about their affair.}[Quran33:36]
·{But no, by your Lord, they will not [truly] believe until they
makeyou, [O Muhammad], judge concerning that over which they dispute
among themselves and then find within themselves no discomfort from
what you have judged and submit in [full, willing] submission.}[Quran
4:65]
When we are keen on attaining faith and submitting to Allaah The
Almighty, we save ourselves from many setbacks and ourDa'wahwill be
fruitful, Allaah willing.
We should be wary of the misleading mass media that holds dialogues
about issues related to theSharee'ah(Islamic legislation) and reduces
the status of theSharee'ahrulings to that of an opinion and a
viewpoint that are open to dispute. This is the first step that the
advocates of Westernization and secularism want to achieve.
B.Relying on the fact-based methodology
When we discuss women's issues, we need to talk in a factual manner
that respects people's minds and thinking. People, nowadays, do not
accept dictates, personal opinions and convictions of anyone,
regardless of who he is.
Hence, when we say that the woman going to work affects herability to
look after her home andbring up her children, we need tocite
scientific studies that prove the authenticity of what we are saying.
Moreover, when we talk about the connection between the intermixing of
the two sexes and the woman going out and crimes against women, and
when we talk about the effect of chastity on preserving the stability
and success of marital relations, we need to support what we say by
scientific evidence and the results of specialized studies.
Nowadays, there are many studies backed by scientific research that
are not being utilized, which we can benefit from. Moreover, we should
conduct scientific research on many vital issues that we are in need
of. We should also make use of research centers and university staff
members in this regard. These serious studies may be more important
than the books and booklets that are merely quotations from old books.
C.Differentiating between traditions andSharee'ahrulings:
Traditions are closely connected to women's issues, as every society
has certain traditions thatare related to women. Given the fact that
most of the tribal habitsin Islamic societies are characterized as
'conservative' behavior, some ill-informed men may confuse the
traditions that the society has agreed upon and that have become part
of its culture with the rulings of theSharee'ah. Thus, they insist on
upholding these traditions and defending them even though they may
have no basis in theSharee'ah. This matter requires moderation; habits
that have no origin in theSharee'ahshould notbe followed and defended,
let alone linked toSharee'ah. On the other hand, they should not be
totally rejected on the pretext that they are not mentioned in
theSharee'ah; rather, good customs should be kept and bad ones should
be rejected.
D.ObservingSharee'ahrestrictions without transgressing them:
Given the fact that woman is the most dangerous and most harmful
temptation, there are rulings and restrictions stipulated in
theSharee'ahto lessen the effect of this temptation.
Hence, we have to observe these restrictions and adhere to them. The
keenness of some callers to spreadDa'wahand widen its scope may lead
them to overlook these restrictions and transgress them.
This may be a reaction to common misperceptions about Muslim thinkers,
scholars and callers. Some callers over-emphasize the aspect of
'liberating' themselves from the restrictions of theSharee'ahand may
even start attacking those who adhere to them.
It is not acceptable for callers to exaggerate when criticizing the
separation between men and women attendees in conferences
andDa'wah-related forums. Similarly, it is unacceptable for a caller
to be presented to the audience by a woman, and to make her read the
questions addressed to him, or to keep the issue of separating women's
place for prayers from that of men on top of the list of issues that
he faces, in a bid to take quick steps towards Westernization and the
liberationof women.
Attitude towards the advocates of Westernization and 'liberation':
This includes the following:
a.Differentiating between the different categories of people who
discuss women's issues:
The call for women's 'liberation' and for the Westernization of
Islamic society was initiated by a group of people who are advocates
of secularism and who cunningly endeavor to find ways that would help
them achieve their dubious aims. These people use twisted methods to
present their ideas and pretend to defendwomen's issues and restore
theirstolen rights. Unfortunately, a number of writers, journalists
and cultured men of letters, who are not secularists themselves,
followed their footsteps as they were influenced by the ideology that
these people presented. These people who are influenced by the ideas
of secularists usually present issues that agree with the aims of the
secularists.
Thus, during discussions we should not include all these people in one
group; rather, we have to differentiate between those who agree with
the ideas of secularists and those who are inclined to secularism.
The righteous predecessors differentiated between the different
categories of the peopleofBid'ah(innovation). People ofAhwaa'(desires)
and heretics are not the same as those who want and seek goodness, but
agree with some of the people ofBid'ahabout theirBid'ah. Also, the one
who calls to a certainBid'ahand defends it is not like others. People
who practice religious innovations that lead to disbelief are not like
those who practice religious innovations that lead to committing major
sins.
b.Avoiding any talk about intentions
The truth should be clearly statedand falsehood should be confronted
and clarified. However, there is a difference between pointing out
what is right and refuting what is wrong on one hand, and judging the
falsifier himself on the other hand. We usually direct bitter
criticism against anyone who presents something different regarding
women's issues and other issues. Not only this, but we may also accuse
the writer and the speaker of having bad intentions and so on.
Hence, discussion should focus on the idea and the topic. As for the
figures of secularism and those who have impermissible ideas, they
should be exposed in the right way; not through one book or one
article, but through refuting all their tendencies and ideas in a
manner that appears convincing to people.
E.Objective scientific criticism:
When such people discuss women's issues or any other issue, they
support their speech with proofs and evidence that make it seem
objective and scientifically neutral and they usually exploit the
results of scientific research in a misleadingway.
It has been noticed that many of the callers' replies to these people
are characterized by beingemotional and they tend to judgepeople. They
may even include references to conspiracy theories hatched against
women, and disregard the objective scientific discussion of the proofs
that their opponents present.
The approach adopted by the callers may be convincing to certain
categories of people who are already under their influence; however,
it is not convincing to other people that they may be keen on
convincing. Rather, this kind of approach may play a role in making
this last category convinced of the opponent's point of view.
Callers are urgently in need of perfecting the language of dialogue
and objective scientific discourse. They have to realize that being
zealous advisors alonewill not make people listen to them and accept
what they say willingly.

Constitution of the Muslim Home

The Muslim home is based on a number of principles and rules that
govern it and regulate life in it. These rules make the Muslim home
distinctive as they are derived from the noble Quran, the Sunnah of
the Prophet,, the life of the Companionsand the life of
theTaabi'oon(their successors(.
The most important rules of this constitution are:
Having true belief in Allaah The Almighty and being sincere, piousand
adherent to His Ordinances, avoiding what He forbade and remembering
Him a lot.
Believing in the angels of Allaah, His Books, Messengers, the
Hereafter, Divine Decree and fate. Allaah The Almighty Says (what
means):{The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from
His Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in
Allaah and His Angels and His Books and His Messengers, [saying], "We
make no distinction between any of Hismessengers."}[Quran 2:285]
Believing in the Messenger of Allaah,and adhering to hisSunnahby
abiding by what he ordered us to do and avoiding what he forbade.
Allaah The Almighty Says (what means):{And whatever the Messenger has
given you -- take; and what he has forbidden you -- refrain
from.}[Quran 59:7]
Observing the prayers on their due time. Allaah The Almighty Says
(what means):{Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a
decree of specifiedtimes.}[Quran 4:103]
Giving the right of Allaah regarding one's money by
payingZakaah(obligatory charity) and voluntary charity. Allaah The
Almighty Says (what means):{And those within whose wealth is a known
right. For the petitioner and the deprived.}[Quran 70:24-25]
Fasting the month of Ramadhaan. Allaah The Almighty Says (what
means):{O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was
decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.}[Quran
2:183]
PerformingHajjwhen one has theability to do so. Allaah The Almighty
Says (what means):{And [due] to Allaah from the people is a pilgrimage
to the House -- for whoever is able to find thereto a way.}[Quran
3:97]
The marital relationship is based on tranquility, affection and mercy.
Allaah The Almighty Says (what means):{And of His signs is that He
created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in
them; and He placed between you affection andmercy. Indeed in that are
signs for a people who give thought.}[Quran 30:21] Spouses should set
rules for their life and establish a basis for mutual understanding so
that affection and mercy would prevail and accordingly they would
achieve happiness.
The man has the right to be in charge

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