129 Names and Attributes of Almighty Allah

129 Names and Attributes of Almighty Allah
Ya-Allaho [66]
If recited 66 times at the time of Asar (Afternoon prayer time) or at
the time of setting sun, or in that last part of the night, prayer
will be granted and legitimate desires will be fullfilled. For a very
busy man it is permissible to recite 66 times. This is the self name
of God. This name has been repeated 2,607times in the Quran.
If recited 200 times on a Firday with ablution for any legitimate
desire it will be fullfiled by Almighty God.If this name is pasted on
the wall in the house there will be blessings of Almighty Allah.
If this name is recited 11,000 times on pills of flour and those pills
are thrown in the river or sea, difficulties of the person will be
sloved by Almighty God.
There are many merits ofthis name. Due to lack of space these few have
been written, If recited 1,000 times daily the person will become
pious and wordly love will be vanished form the heart of the person
and cognizance of Almighty God will be achieved Most of the ulema have
recommended that this in one of the Isme Azam i.e Great Name of
ALmighty God.
Al-Ahado [Unique] [13]
If recited 1,000 times in solitude it will be felt that Angels are
with the reciter. If recited 100 times it is useful for snake bite and
the patient will be cured.
Al-Avvalo [Foremost] [Alfa] [37]
If recited this name before starting any job/work, it will be
completed nicely with the blessings of AlmightyGod. If recited
regularly a great deal people will be kind to the person, and will
meet with departed and separated persons and reliatives in their
dreams.
Al-Akhiro [Everlasting] [801]
If recited regularly there will be everlasting sucessin all works
taken in hand. The person will beloved by all and respected in all
aspects of life.
Al-Aliyyo [The Highest] [110]
If recited a great deal, the person will be respected and will be
honoured by all and will be promoted in rank if recited regularly. If
written name is kept on a person, one will become prosperous.
Al-Alimo [All knowing] [150]
If recited 10 times after every Wajib (obligatory) Prayer the person
will beaware of secrets of nature. If recited a great deal the person
will recognise Almighty God. If recited 21 times daily, the person
will become a learned man, If this name is written on a piece of bread
and eaten for 40 days the person will never have to starve.
AL-AZIZO[Predominant][117][AL-MIOZZO]
If recited 40 times every day the person will acquire great wealth. If
recited 99 times it will be useful to gain the knowledge of alchemy.
If recited unlimited number regularly the person will gain such
spiritual powers that all will be afraid of him/her.
AL-Aadilo[EQUITABLE][105]
If recited regularly the person will do justice in all cases. Also
secrets are revealed by reciting this name. If written on a piece of
bread and eaten, the person wil have light in his/her heart. If
recited regularlywith unlimited number Almighty God will justify
his/her cases amicably.
Al-A'fvo [All forgiver] [156]
For removing of sins andachieving blessings of Almighty God this name
is very effective. This name can be recited at any time and at any
number, specially reciting this name 70 times after every Wajib prayer
is very effective.
Al-Akramo [The Gracious][261]
This name is very effective for obtaining grandeur. It should be
recited after every Wajibprayers and at the time of sleeping.If
recited a for a great number of time at the time of sleeping angels
will be detailed by Almighty God, who will ask forgiveness for the
person throughout the night.
Al-Azimo [The Grand, TheMagnificent] [1020]
Practice of this recitationof this Holy Name is beneficial for gaining
respect with influential personatlities as well as for the attainment
of an imposing and dominant personality. If recited regularly for any
diseasethe patient will be cured.
Al-Ba'eedo [The Farthest][92]
If recited regularly worldly passions and desires will be removed from
the heart of the person and he will become pious.
Al-Basito [ Uncloser] [72]
If after reciting this Holy Name ten times daily at dawn with one's
arms raised, one rubs hand onones face he will for ever be free from
askinganbody for anything. It is also recommended to be recited 72
times after Wajib Prayer, specially after morning prayer.
Al-Barro [The Good] [202]
This Holy Name should be regularly recited to gain inspiration to do
good deeds, for removal of troubles and for the long life of children.
Alsoit creates love of Almighty Allah. If recited 202 times on a
child, the child will become fortunate and lucky one
AL- Bareeo [The Artificer][213]
If recited daily the body of the person will not bedecayed in the
grave. A barren woman should recite this Holy Name a great deal to
have conception
Al-Baseero [All Seeing] [302]
If recited on Friday a great deal, the person will be specially
blessed by Almighty Allah. If recited regularly it will be very
beneficial for all ailments of eyes including night blindness. It is
also recommended that 7 times recitation of this Name keeping hands on
eyes will protect and increase eyesight. It will.cure eye sore.
Al- Baqi [The Eternal] [113]
If recited 113 times at any time of the day regularly the reciter will
be prosperous, and all troubles will be removedand enemies will be
humiliated and degraded.
Al-Badeeo [The Creator] [86]
This name will be useful for sucess in any endeavour, under taken by
the individual. Regular recitation of thisname and will make a person
free from all worries. If recited daily 86 times for 14 days for any
particular legitimatedesire, Almighty Allah will fullfil the desire.
If recited 1,000 times in one sitting for any particular legitimate
desire/obect it will be achieved within a week.
Al-Baa'eso [The Raiser for Death] [573]
One should recite this Holy Name one hundred times when going to bed,
then rub the hand on the chest, Allah will revitalise his heart, with
divine knowledge. If recited 573 times at bed time the person will
become wise. This name is also very useful for theimprovement of an
ill-tempered officer.
Al-Baatino [The Hidden] [62]
If recited regularly the secrets of the person willnot be known to
others and the mysteries will beknown to the reciter. Recitation of
this name creates self purification.
Ad-Dayyano [The Bestowerof Rewards] [65]
The practice of recitation of this Holy Name is beneficial for the
development of religous virtues in oneself.
AL- Fattaho [The Opener][489]
If one recites this Holy Name 70 times after Morning Prayer keeping
hand on the chest,the ALmighty Allah shall remove curtains from
hismind[i.e. his perceptive qualities shall become developed].Also for
every type of task the recitation of this name isbeneficial. if
recited 21 times after every Wajib Prayers.All worries will be
removed.
Al-Fardo [Unique] [284]
Recitation of this Holy Name is beneficial for the develpoment of
one's individuality and to become distingiushedin huge gathering.
Al FAATERO[Incision-Maker][290]
Almighty Allah makes incision in seeds and grows trees and plants
[creator] Recitation of this Holy Name is beneficial for making
difficult tasks easy.
Al-Faaliqo [The Splitter][211]
Almighty Allah splits the corn to make it grow and splits the darkness
of the night to make dawn. Whoever has lost his way at sea or land
should recite the Holy Name and he shall find his way.
Al-Ghaffaro [The Forgiver] [1281]
If recited 100 times after Juma Prayer, sins will be pardoned by
Almighty Allah. In another tradition it is narrated that this name
should berecited 1,281 times and all sins of the individual will be
pardoned by Almighty Allah.
Al-Ghafooro [The Forgiver] [1285]
To keep any item secret one should recite it for 3days 70 times daily
on sand and throw it into a well. If written name is kept on a person
by a sick person person suffering from fever, theperson will be cured.
If recited regularly 11 times after every Wajib prayers the person
will be pardoned by Almighy Allah. If recited regularly a great deal
the person will be saved form the temptations of the devil.
Al-Ghaniyo [The All Sufficing] [1060]
The benefits of this Holy Name are:-
To obtain wealth one should recite it twelve thousand times in one
sitting. To become rich and independant 2 typesof A'mal are
prescribed.
(i) One should recite it ten thousand times per week for a period of
10 weeks and in the mean time he should refrain from delicious dishes.
(ii) One should recite "Al-Ghani-ool Moghni'' 10,000 times on a friday
for ten consecutive Fridays and in the mean time one should refrain
from eating any form of meat.
Regular recitation of thisname makes the person prosperous. At time of
copulation if recited, wife will love his husband.
Al-Haadi, Al-Haadiyo [TheGuide] [20]
Recitation of this Holy Name increases knowledge. Regular recitation
of this name without break a great deal will make the person the
leader of a nation. Also the person will recognize Almighty Allah.
Al-Halimo [The Clement]
If any person recites it regurarly a great deal he/she will never be
oppressed and subdued by any one. If this name is written with saffron
and washed with water and with this water washed the apparatus
ofbusiness, there will be great blessing of Almighty Allah.
Al-Hayool-Qayoom [The Ever-Living]
[The Self-Subsisting] [18 and 166-184]
If recited 18 times after every Wajib prayer, it will be effecitve for
longevity, cure from sickness and cure from eye sore. If recited 58
times daily and innocentprisoner will be released. If recited
regularly many times theperson will pass away from this world with his
faith intact. These two names are beneficial for this world and for
the life hereafter. If the holy Name of Qayoom is engravd on the ring,
the person wearing it on his/her finger will become famous.
Al-Hamido [All Praiseworthy] [62]
If recited many times theperson will become a Philosopher without
anydoubt and his/her all affairs will be settled amicably. It is also
beneficial for attaining long life, and becoming pious. If recited
regularly a great deal by indecent speaker the person will become
polite in his/her talk.
Al-Hafeezo [The Preserver] [998]
If recited 1039 times, theperson will not be afraidof and will not be
harmed by any creature of Allah. He will be savedfrom all sorts of
accidents including drowning. It is very useful for weak hearted
person. If recited regularly the person will become courageous
andbrave. If recited regularly by sick person or recited for sick
person40 times daily for 26 days the person will be cured. If written
name is kept on the person he/she will be saved in all respect from
all creatures of Allah. It is recommended by many Ulema to recite this
name 998 times for removing fear and for success against enemies.
Al-Hafizo [The Preserver]
If recited 70 times the person will be saved from the tyranny of
tyrants. If recited 26 times daily regularly the person will be saved
from all sorts of calamaties.
Al-Haqqo [The Truth] [108]
If recited after every Wajib prayer, the sustenance of the personwill
be increased. If recited regularly a great deal the person will
recover his/her money/property illegallypossessed by any one. If
written on a square paper, kept on the palm of hand lifted towards
sky, the person will execute for all his/her important expeditiously
Al-Haseebo [The Reckoner] [The Sufficent] [80]
If recited 70 times every day for 7 weeks staring frm Thursday all his
work will be completed nicely and all legitimate desires will by
fullfiled. Also the person will get rid of all fears and troubles. If
any one has to clear his account before any individual or authority
he/she should recite the Holy Name 80 times before sunrise the person
will be all clear.
Al-Hakimo [The Judge of All] [78]
If this name is written with saffron washed with water and that water
sprinkled in the field, there will be great produciton. If recited
regularly a great deal, the person will not die an accidental death.
If recited after Night Prayer (Namaaz Tahajud)78 times daily the
person will have special knowledge from Almighty Allah. To become
aware of the things unknown and for success in every endeavour this
holy name should be recited a great deal.
Al- Jabbaro [The All Compelling] [206]
If recited 21 times daily, the person will be saved from tyranny. If
recited 206 times in the morning and evening the person will not be
harmed by any creature of Almighty. If recited regularly many times,
the enemies of the person will be desroyed.
Al-Jaleelo [The Magnificent] [73]
The recitation of this Holy Name is very beneficial to obtain grandeur
orestige and big positions. If written with saffron and musk and kept
on person the person will become honourable. It is recommended to
recite 10 times daily. If recited a great deal regularly daily, one
will gain respect in the eyes of people.
Al-Jamilo [The Beautifull][83]
If recited many times regularly the person will have spiritual light
on his face, will become pious and his/her heart will be clear from
all dirty thoughts.
Al-Jawado [The Generous] [14]
The recitation of this Holy Name is beneficial to develop the
qualities of charity and goodness.If recited a great deal of Thursday
sustenance willbe increased.
Al-Jaame'o [The Gatherer] [114]
If recited 114 times lost thing will be recovered. If recited 11 tiems
daily after WAjib prayer the person will have no calamities and
worries.
Al-Khabiro [He Who is Aware] [812]
This Holy Name is beneficial to become aware of unknown things. If
recited 21 times at bed daily the person will come to know about his
or her object in the dream.If recited 812 times for oneweek the person
will come to know how to achive his/her desire /object .The recitation
ofthis name is a sort of Istekhara which is known in the dream to
aperson as to do a thing or not and if to do how it should be done and
itsway out with its result.This name should be recited with ablution.
Al-Khaaleso [The Glorious] [721]
One should recite this holy name 721 times to be happy, after death in
the grave .One should practice its recitation to maintain ones faith
intact.
Al-Khaaliqo [The Creator][731]
If recited 731 times for one week the person will be saved from all
calamities of the earth and heaven.If recited regularly for a great
number of times daily the person ,if desired ,will be hidden from
thesight of the people .Also its recitation makes the person clean
hearted.
Al-Kabiro [The Great] [232]
The recitation of this holy name is beneficial to achieve respect and
grandeur.If recited 232 for any legitimate desire, it will be
fulfilled by almighty Allah.If it is recited on a burnt place of man
it will be cured.If recited a great deal ,the person will recognise
All mighty.If recited both byhusband and wife both will lead a very
happy life.
Al-Karimo [The Bountifull] [270]
If recited on bed,on falling asleep,Allah will apoint Angels who will
pray for him and tell the reciter that Allah has made him free from
fear.Daily recitation of this holy name will increase ones respect and
wealth and the person will become humble natured .It is recommended
that if recited 21 times daily after wajib prayers,it will be very
effective to secure honour,dignity and prosperity.
Al-Kaafeeo [The Sufficient] [111]
He is sufficent to removeall kinds of troubles and sufficient to
bestow unlimited graces so that there might never arise a necessity to
ask anybody for something. This Holy Name should be recited constantly
to repel an enemy.
Al-Kaashefo [The Opener] [401]
One should recite "Ya Kaashefo Zurre Yaqooba"repeatedly many times
daily to remove grief,anxiety,poverty and diseases.
Al-Khafizo [The Abaser] [1481]
This name may be recited 1481 times for any legitimate desire.Regular
recitationof this name will humiliate one's enemies.It has also been
narrated by ulema that enemies cannot harm if recited against them.
Al-Latifo [The Gracious One] [129]
If recited,to be relieved of difficulties,it is effective.If a poor or
sickperson offers two rakaatprayers and then recites this holy name
his poverty or sickness will be removed by Almighty.The person
willnever be careless if recited regulary.It is recommended that if
this name is recited 129 times on every monday his/her all legitimate
desires will be fulfilled by Almighty Allah and the person will not be
put in any trial by the Almighty.
Al-Maliko [The King of Kings] [90]
One should recite this holy name 64 times dailyand its benefits are
permanence of wealth,greatness ,and Kingdom and also for the mastery
over subordinates.If recited 90 times daily the personwill become
contented and independent.
Al-Momino [The Faithfull][136] [The Bestower of Proctection]
If recited 136 times,the person will be saved from the wickedness of
wicked persons and jinns and will be in the proctection of Almighty
Allah .It is also effective as a safegaurd against any fear from any
enemyor accident.
Al-Mohaimeno [The Help in Peril] [145]
If recited 145 times daily the person will become pious,clear hearted
and straight forward.It is also effective for rain.If recited after
every wajibprayers all difficulties will be solved by Almighty and
Angels will be detailed to save the person from all sorts of accidents
.Should be recited 125 times for the purification of mind andbody.
Al-Matakabbero [The Majestic] [ 662]
If recited 14 times at sleeping time, the person will be saved from
nocturnal emmision.If this holy name is recited in front of an
oppressor or a tyrant,he(the oppressor etc)will be dishonoured at the
spot.It is also effective for gaining dignity .If recited 662 times in
the first nignt ofa persons marriage the wife will give birth to a
son.
Al-Mosavviro [The Fashioner] [306]
If this holy name is recited at the particular time the child born
will be handsome and good.A woman who oberves fasts for 7 days,and
each day ,writes this name with saffron and at the time of writing
this name alsorecites this name 13 times and wash it with water and
drink at breakfast,will be bestowed with a son. It is also narrated
that if a barren woman does this practice she will give birth to a
child. To let down enemies this nameshould be recited 9 times.
Al-Mo'izzo [The Honourer] [117]
If recited regularly for a great number of times the person will get
greathonour from public and every one will be afraid of him/her.
Al-Mozilo [The Leader Astray] [771]
If recited 770 times and prayed to Almighty Allah for repayament of
debt, the debtor will make payment quickly to creditor.
Al-Moqeeto [The Maintainer] [881]
If recited more and moreit results in increase in one's sustenance
Al-Mojeebo [The Hearer of Prayer] [55]
If recited this name before beseeching to Almighty Allah, the request
will be achieved by Him. If recited 55 times for headache it will be
cured.
Al - Majeedo [The All Gracious] [57]
This name will cure leprosy. After keeping fast on 13th, 14th and 15th
of any lunar month and after breakfast recite this name 1,000 times
the person will be cured from this disease. Its recitation is also
useful for long life. Everykind of grief shall be removed by reciting
of this Holy Name,many times..
Al-Mateeno [The Firm] [551]
If recited at the time of copulation, the child so born will be pious
and virtous.
Al- Mohsebo [The Accountant] [148]
If recited for the safety from an enemy, the reciter will not be
harmed in any way. If recited 148 times regularly all the creatures of
Almighty Allah will be subjected tothe person.
Al-Mobdeo [The Beginner] [56]
If recited 56 times on thestomach of a pregnant woman, the child will
remain safe and there will be no abortion.
Al-Mo'eedo [The Resotrer] [134]
If recited 134 times the person will gain memoryand if recited a great
deal the person will be saved on the day of judgement from the
chastiment of Allah.
Al-Mohyio [The Quickner][58]
If there is any fear of imprisonment in any siuit case, this Holy
Namemay be recited and the person will be set free successfully in the
case.
Al-Momeeto [The Slayer] [41]
The recitation of this Holy Name is very useful for extravagant. If
recited 490 times on an enchanted person, her will be cured. If it is
recited regularly, the person will be protected from enchantment.
Al-Moqtadiro [The All-Powerful] [744]
If recited 15 times daily in the morning on waking up, and without
speaking to any body, the legitimate desire of the person will be
fullfiled by Almighty.If recited many times daily the person will get
the position on a martyr.
Al-Moqaddimo [The Forewarner] [184]
If recited on water or syrup, and that water/syrup is given to any
body, he she will love the reciter. If recited on water or syrup and
given to someone, the person will start the reciter.
Al-Moot'ali [The One above Reproach] [551]
If recited 551 times daily the person wil get rank in soverign if
recited reglarly the person will becomee a dignified awe inspiring and
commanding personality.
Al-Moontaqimo [The Avenger] [631]
If the person is week and cannot take revengefrom the enemy the person
may recite thsi Holy Name and blow towards the enemy. Almighty Allah
will take revenge on behalf of thereciter, If recited this Holy Name
for a nukber of times regulalry, the person will be saved from the
sins miraculously, and will never be harmed by any of his/her enemies.
Malekal Moolke [King of Kings] [212]
If recited daily regularly a great deal the person will become
carefree, independant and without any want. The person will be
prosperous within a short period. It is recomended by many Ulema
(learned Persons) that thisname may be recited after every
Wajibprayers and it is better ifthe Quranic Verse is recited.
Al-Moqsito [The Equitable] [209]
If recited regularly after every Wajib prayer, there will be no
ttmptations of the devil during Prayer (Namaz).
Al-Moghni [The Sufficer] [1100]
If recited 1,000 times on Fridays without taking meat, milk, butter,
Ghees, Eggs and fish in food, the person will become prosperous, Insha
Allah. If recited at the time of copulation, wife will love her
husband. It is recomended that this name may be recited 70 times after
Wajib Prayer.
Al-Moa'tee [The Provider] [129]
If recited 129 times for any particular legitimatedesire/object it
will be fullfied by Alnmighty Allah. If recited as follwoing a great
deal daily, regularly, the person will become and independant from
asking/begging anything from any person i.e he will bever have any
need to be from any body.
''YA MO'TEE AS SAA'ELEENA"
Al-Maneo [The Withholder] [161]
If recited at the time of sleep a great number of times the debt of
the person will be paid within due course. If rrecited for any
particular legitimate desire 161 times after any Wajib Prayers the
desire will be fullfiled byAlmighty Allah.
Al-Mannano [The Great Benefactor] [150]
If this name is recited offand on to be fearless and to obtain great
rewards from Almighty , the same will be given tothe reciter.
Al-Moheeto [The Guardian] [67]
To increase one's knowledge and to overpower anything thisHoly Name
should be recited whenever required. If recited manytimes regularly
Almighty Allah will be the guardian of the reciter.
Al-Mobeeno [The Manifest] [48]
The recitation of this Holy name is beneficial to create bonds of love.
Al-Majido [The High] [48]
If this name is recited in privacy a great deal regularly the person
will become clean hearted and will ahve the light from heaven in
his/heart. If this name is written with saffron andafter washing with
water is given to any one to drink it love will be created in the
heart of the person drinking it.
Al-Mon'imo [The Liberal] [200]
If reciteed often the person will become prosperous soon.
An-Na'eemo [All Blessing] [170]
This Holy name is recitedfor thanksgiving to Almighty Allah, who has
been blessing, at every moment. his creatures. This name is recomemded
to be recited early in the morning before morning prayers and after
night prayer (Namaz Isha). If this name is recited many times
regularly, the person will be blessed byAlmighty Allah and unlimited
wealth will be given to the person and to hsi progeny upto seven
generations.
Al-Nafe'o [The Propitious] [201]
If this Holy Name is recited many times regularly in the monthe of
Rajab, secret of heavenly knowledge willbe revealed to the person by
Almighty Allah.
An-Nooro [The Light] [256]
The practice of the recitation of this Holy Name is beneficial for
becoming aware of the secrets as well as to maleone's conscience
clean. Ifrecited regularly after Wajib prayer, the personwill get a
light in his/herheart be Almighty Allah.
Al-Qooddooso [The Holy One] [170]
Thsi Holy Name should be recited 170 times on every Friday, this will
purify one of inner self and the person will become pious.
Al-Qahharo [The Dominant] [306]
If recited as many times as possible and worldly love will be vanished
from the heart of the person. If the undermentioned be recited in the
last 3 days of the lunar month when the moon is not visible with the
follwoign doa Ya Qahoro, Ya Qahharo, Ya Zal Bat-Shish Shadeede Antal
Lazi La Yaataqo Inteqamohoo, the enemies will be destroyed.
Al-Qabizo -[The Closer] [903]
If written this name along with Ya Hafeezo on a piece of bread and
eaten regularly for forty days the person will not suffer from pangs
of hunger. If recited 11 tiems for enemy, the enemy will be subdued.
Al-Qaw [The Almighty] [116]
This Holy Name helps at the time of fear. If recited 116 times the
person will become lion hearted and courageous.
The recitation of this Holy name is beneficial to remove weakness
andto gain strength. He whohas a powerful enemy tobe reckoned with,
should make one thousand pills of flour and recite the Holy Nameone on
each pills and feed the birds: he shall be free form any potential
danger from the enemy.
Al-Qazi [The Judge and Fullfiler of Wishes] [911]
AL-QAZI-OOL HAAJAATE. The practice of reciting AL-QAZI-OOL-HAAJAATE is
very effective for the satisfaction of one's legitimate desires.
Al-Qayyoom [The Self Subsisting] [166]
If recited much the mindwill be purified and if one gets''HAYYOOL
QAYYOOM'' engraved on the stone of his/her ring he shall get eternal
respect. If recited at the time of sleeping the person will make the
person prosperous.
Al-Qadiro [Provodence] [305]
If recited a great deal with ablution, the person will be succesful
over his enemies, and it will also strengthen the heart of the person.
If recited on the last Wednesday of munar month for lethat enemy, the
enemy will be repulsed regular recitation of this Holy Name will the
person dynamic.
Al-Qadeemo [Eternal] [154]
The recitation of thsi Holy Name is very beneficial to ontain longevity.
Al-Qareebo [The Near] [312]
He is Near to the faithfuls to fulfill their legitimate wishes. One
should recite this Holy Name fifty five times to be safe from nay form
ofevil.
Ar-Rahmano [The Merciful] [298]
If recited 100 times after every Wajib prayer, Almighty Allah will be
very merciful to the indivudual and also he/she will regain memory and
will be cured from firgetfulness.If it is recited regularly the cruel
hearted personwill become merciful.
Ar-Raheemo [The Compassionate] [258]
If recited 100 tiems in a day, the person will become compassionate.
If any one has got any difficult task or the person will achieve the
particular object for which recited:-
Ya Allaho, Ya Rahmano, Ya Raheemo:
These above names of Almighty will be recited in such a way as if the
person is calling Almighty Allah.
At the time of sunset oneshould prostrate (Sajda) and implore the
Almighty. If this name is recited 313 times the person will become
free from all sorts of cares and desires.
If this name is written with saffron and washedwith water and and
withthis water a tree is irrigated there will be more production.
Ar-Razzaqo [The Provider] [308]
If recited 11 times after Wajib Prayer, the personwill have never to
worry about his/her sustanence. If recited regularly a great deal, the
sustenance will be increased by Almighty Allah. Before morning Prayer
if this name is recited 10 times on each corner of the house, starting
from Qibla side, there will be abundance of sustanence.
Ar-raqeebo [The Watchful] [312]
If recited 7 times on any movable or immovable proerty or one family
members, they will be protected by Almighty Allah and will not be
destroyed. This name is also effective for achieving peace of mindand
the person will become careful on his/her affairs. If recited on any
eatable oil and that oil is applied on boil, it will be cured Insha
Allah. If anything islost this Holy Name is recited 312 times, the
lost thing will be recovered Insah Allah.
Ar-Ra'oofo [The Ever Indulgent] [292]
If recited regularly a great deal, hard hearted person will become
merciful. If recited for any tyrant person, the person will be
dishonoured very soon particularly the following 3 names of Allah if
recited for a tyrant will be very effective.
Ya HAleemo, Ya Ra'oofo, Ya Mannano.
Ar-Rafio [The Exalter] [351]
If recited 100 times aafter Zohr Orayer (Namaz Zohr) the personwill be
prompted in rankand dignity. If recited 92times the person will be
saved from tyrants. If recited 9 tiems dauly after Wajib Prayers tge
person will be honouredby all.
Ar-Rasheedo [The Unerring] [514]
One who practices the recitation of this holyName will never go astray
from faith. If recited in between Maghrib and Ishaa Prayer for 514
times legitimate desire will be fullfiled.
Ar-Rabbo [The Preserver][202]
It is said by certain group of Ulema (learned men) thta this
Isme'Azam. If recited regularly in any number,Almighty Allah will save
his/her children. There are 12 meanings of this Holy Name of Almighty
Allah. It will be also useful for fulfilment of legitimate desires.
As-Salaamo [The Peace] [131]
If recited daily many times the person will become a learned one . If
recited by a sick person on his head 100 times, the sick person will
be cured.
I fht efollowing verse of Surae Yaseen Chapter 36 is recited 136times
on Tasbeehe Khake Shifahanging ont he head of a sick person, the sick
person will Insah Allah will be cured.This should be done at least 3
days.
"SALAMOON QAVLUM MIR RABBIR RAHIM''
As-Samio [The All Hearing] [180]
If recited much, legitimate desires will beaccepted. If written
withsaffron and musk on a china plate and washed with Rose Oil, will
be beneficial for ear disease and earache. If recited 9 times after
every Wajib prayer for a legitimate desire/request to Almighty Allah,
the same may be accepted. If recited unlimited number of
timesregularly without fail the person will become one whose
legitimate desires may be granted by Almighty Allah.
Ash-Shahido [The Witness] [319]
If any persn or any thingis lost, this name should be written on 4
corners of a piece of paper. In the middle of the paper the name of
the person or thing which is lost should be written. then at midnight
take the paper in hand and recitethis name 70 times at every corner of
the paper, the thing or person will be found Insha Allah. If recited
on disobedient children, they will become obedient. If recited on
water and that water is given to drink yo a sick person, he/she will
be cured.
As-Samado [The Lord] [80]
If recited regularly one will be sustained properly by Almighty Allah
and will never suffer starvation. If recited 7 times, stomach pain
will be cured. If recited 134 times daily, the person will be care
free from all and will have no need of anyone except Almighty Allah.
As-Soobbooho [The Holy][76]
If this name is written ona bread after Juma prayer and eaten by any
person, he/she will become pious, and will achieve the nature of
Angels.
As-Saneo [Creator] [211]
If recited at the time of manufacturing any item it will be completed
verynicely. It is very useful for skilled labour.As-Shakooro [Bestower
of Rewards to Thankfuls][526]
Thsi Holy Name should be recited on water for 40 times and eyes
shouldbe washed with this waterto cure eyes troubles and night
blindness. If recited a great deal daily the person will be sucesfull
on the day of Judgement. It is also for Pthisis.
As-Sabooro [The Patient][298]
If recited after morning prayer it will be very beneficial. If recited
1,000 times at the time of any worry or shock. the person will get
patience.
As-Sattaro [The Hider] [661]
Defects and sins of a person will be concealedby Almighty Allah
recitedregularly many times.
Ash-Shaafi [The Healer] [391]
If recited 391 times on a patient, he shall recover.Recitation of this
Holy Name is beneficial for curing all the external aswell and
internal diseases. If recited on food, the food will become harmless.
It should be recited daily.
AT-Tawwabo [The Relenting] [406]
Its recitation is beneficial for being inspired for repentence as well
as to remain free from the commitment of sins.If recited regularly the
person will never be sorry.If recited a great deal,repentence will be
accepted.If recited 11 times for a tyrant person,he/she will be saved
from his tyrany.
At-Ta'atto [The Equitable] [209]
If recited unlimited times regularly the individual will have no
worries and if there are worries already these will be removed by
Almighty God.
Al-Vitro [The one Peerless] [606]
(One without an Associate)To keep oneself secluded from people his
name should be recited many times.
Al-Valiyo [The Nearest Friend] [46]
Recitation of this Holy Name is benificial for devoloping friendship
with people.If recited 46times at the times of sleep,keeping any
view/object in mind,the same will be defined in the dream just like
Istekhara.For all difficulties this Holy Name should be recited 46
times on the night of Friday.
Al-Vakeelo [The Gaurdian] [66]
The name of Allah and Vakeel have the same numerical value
i.e.66.After every wajib prayers after reciting Tasbeeh Fatima
Zahra(A.S.) These two Holy Names should be recited 66 times each with
Durood in the begining and the end.This is very beneficial and
effective for all purposes particularly for protection from unforseen
calamities and accidents.This Holy Name is recited to be safe from
enemies,burning and drowning.If recited a great deal the person will
be saved from all sorts of sins.If this Holy Name is written with
saffron and kept on person,the person will be saved from all sorts
ofaccidents and particullarly from drowning and burning.This name
suffices all purposes,and Allmighty God will stand security for all
his/her affairs and litigation.
Al- Wafiyo [The Fullfiler of Promises] [97]
It is beneficial to practiseof this Holy Name so thatone can be able
to keep the given promises.
Al-Walio [The All Governing] [47]
If this Holy Name is recited many times the person will have good
progeny and may be bestowed with the kingdom or estate by Almighty
Allah.
Al-Wahhabo [The Bestower] [14]
Recitation of this Holy Name is very beneficial to obtain repeated
bounties. If one recited this Holy name 14 times in prostration
(Sajda) God will make him rich. If one recited this Holy Name one
hundred times at the last portion of the night with his hands raised
recitation of this name many times maked the person prosperousaas well
as popular in the public.
Al-Wase'o [The All-Comprehending] [137]
One should practise recitation of this Holy Name to increase one's
sustenance. If recited 11 times on a scorpion bite it will be cured.
If reciteda great deal the person will become mild and gentle.
Al-Wareso [The Inheritor] [707]
The recitation of this Holy Name should be practised for longevity as
well as safe living of one's children. If recited 1,000 times Almighty
Allah will keep the person on the righteous path. If recited regularly
many times the person will be given saftey by Almighty Allah. By the
recitation of this Holy Name all difficulties are removed by Almighty
Allah.
Al-Wahido [The One] [19]
The repeated recitation of this Name is beneficialfor love and in
journeys. If recited on food and that food is eaten the person will
get light in his/her heart.
Al-Wajido [The All-Perceiving] [14]
If recited regularly a great deal the person will have luminious and
resplendant heart.
Az-Zarro [The Harmful] [1001]
If it is recited on a field of agriculture or farm, there will be
abundance of crop. If written on a paper with saffrom, washed with
water,and any feild ,farm or fruitless tree is irrigated with this
water,the sameresult as above will be achived.If recited 1001 times in
the night of Friday, the person will be saved from all calamities.If
recited regularly many times it will be benificial for all purposes
and legitimate desires.
Az-Zahiro [The Manifest] [1106]
If recited a great number of times for knowing a secret object it will
be very effective and will be known to the person in a dream orin any
other way. If recited on antimony andused in eyes,the person will be
loved by all.If recited after morning prayer daily the person will
recive light and knowledge from Almighty God.
Ya-Zool-Jalale Val Ikram [The Lord of Splendid Power] [1100]
It has been recomended by several Ulema that this Holy Name is (Isme
Azam) the Great Name ofAlmighty God.If recited regularly a great deal,
the person will be honoured by all.

Common family problemsand solutions - II

·He rejects the suitors of his daughter
The problem:
A man used to reject the suitors of his daughter until she became old
and he is very regretful. He wants to know how he should deal with
this problem and whether he is sinful or not?
The answer:
There is no doubt that this fatheris sinful for rejecting the suitable
suitors of his daughter, as the Prophet,sallallaahu 'alayhi wa
sallam, said:"If someone whomyou approve of his religionand morals
proposes to you, let him marry. If you donot do so, it will be Fitnah
(trial) on earth and a widespreadcorruption."[At-Tirmithi on the
authority of Abu Hurayrahand Ibn Maajah] [Al-Albaani:Hasan]
Since it is too late now as your daughter has became old, I advise you
to offer her to a righteous man to marry her even if he has one or
two wives, because this is better than depriving her of marriage
until she reaches menopause.
And Allaah knows best.
·My husband steals my jewelry
The problem:
I am a married woman and I havechildren. My problem is that my
husband steals my jewelry, whichmy family bought me. I once pretended
that I was asleep and saw him doing so. Should I keepsilent to
protect my family or tell him?
Please advise me.
The answer:
You are entitled to keep your jewelry and possessions that you bought
or that your family bought you. If your husband hasstolen anything
from it, then show that you are very sorry for the lost or stolen
items and ask him to compensate you or searchfor it.
In my view you should tell him that you know that he is the one who
has taken the jewelry, as long as you are sure and that is for the
benefit of the family. However, you should excuse him if he took
some of your jewelry, because he may be suffering from a financial
crisisthat forces him to sell some of what he owns or what is
accessible to him inside the house, and he may bring it back to you
after overcoming this crisis.
And Allaah knows best.
·Interference of the wife's family affects the life of spouses
The problem:
I married one of my female relatives. After two years of our marriage,
her family started interfering in our life and caused many problems.
This was followed by a calm period and then things worsened. Allaah
The Almighty provided us with a child while I was absent. When Iwent
to her father to get her back, he accepted, but I found that my wise
wife has changed greatly because of her family.
I left her in her father's house for more than a year in the hope
thatshe would regain her senses and I made some attempts to get
herback but I failed. Now, I believe it is better for me to divorce
her. However, when I wanted to send her the divorce document, I
wasasked to bring the marriage contract, which was not registered
officially and was losttwo years ago. I am perplexed and do not know
what to do?
The answer:
We advise you to try again to reconcile with your wife and ask some
mediators to help you in this respect. However, if you havelost all
hope and see that separation is inevitable, then there is no harm
and you do notneed the marriage contract. You are just required to
tell her family that their daughter is divorced and then they are
free to marry her off to whoever they want. Nevertheless, it is
better for you to document the divorce in theSharee'ah-based court
and then send your wife's family the divorce document. As for the
lost marriage contract, you can go to the nearest court to ask for a
new marriage document and bring some witnesses with you.
And Allaah knows best.
·Should I ask my husband to provide me with a separate house
The problem:
My brother-in-law wants to marryand live with us, knowing that I
never uncover my face before him, sit with him, or even look at
him. He has already married and I want to ask my husband to provide
me with a separate house due to the difficulty that I will suffer as
a result of this situation. Does this mean that I am sowing dissension
between the two brothers? Is this request lawful, knowing that my
husband sees that it is better for both of them to live in separate
houses?
However, my mother-in-law, wholives with us, wants them to live together.
The answer:
If you adhere to your fullHijaab(Islamic covering) and avoid the
prohibited private meeting, then it is better to remain together to
please the mother of your husband.
However, if this is not the case, i.e., if one of the two wives
doesnot adhere to the fullHijaabor avoid the prohibited private
meeting with her brother-in-law, then it is better for you tolive in
a separate house. Living in a separate house is also better if one
of the two brothers is notrighteous or cannot be trusted toremain
with his brother's wife in the same house. For example, he may harass
her, look at her while unawares or enter upon her without permission,
and thelike.
If this is the case, we advise you to ask your husband to provide you
with a separate house to avoid hardship and discomfort.
·She deserted her husband because of hair oil
The problem:
My wife started using hair oil thatshe believes prevents the loss of
hair. However, the smell of this oil is disgusting and I asked her
not to use it because I do not like its smell.
I told her that if it was necessary for her to use something to
prevent hair loss, she may use another oil or shampoo with an
acceptable smell. My wife got angry and considered this request as
something that hurt her. Hence, she abandoned me in bed and sleeps
in another room. Please advise me. May Allaah reward you.
The answer:
The wife must obey her husband in whatever involves benefit for him as
long as it does not cause her harm. In addition, she shouldadorn
herself in such a way that increases mutual love and cordiality
between them. She should remove any disgusting smell or unclean
clothing. It is also prohibited for her to refrain from allowing her
husband to have sexual intercourse with her whenever he wants as
long as there is no harm in this for her. The Prophet,sallallaahu
'alayhi wa sallam, warned the woman who refrains from responding to
her husband when he calls herto his bed and he sleeps while he is
angry with her.
Finally, we advise the two spouses to try to increase mutuallove by
every possible means.
And Allaah knows best.

Common family problemsand solutions - I

·My husband buys drugs and takes them
The problem:
I am a married woman and I havefour children. My problem is thatmy
husband buys drugs and takes them. He has even allocateda room in the
house to these poisons and I fear that he may harm my children and me
when he is affected by these drugs. I advised him many times and
threatened to expose him, but he threatens me with divorce. How
should I deal with him knowing that he really frightensme?
The answer:
You should not remain with him as long as he is in such a state,
because he may harm you and your children. You have to expose him and
report him to the authorities concerned, after telling his family and
yours. If they see that he may respond toadvice or threats, then
there is noharm. However, if he continues using these poisons that
destroy reason and health, then, stayingwith him will be very
dangerous for you and your children as he may harm or even kill them.
He also spends his money in vain in order to have something that
destroys reason and health.
Consequently, exposing him is better because it will deter him and
his counterparts even if thisled him to prison.
His threat with divorce should not frighten you, because it is better
for you to be divorced than stay with him while he is an addict. In
addition, if he divorcesyou, he will be the loser as he will lose his
wife and no one willaccept him after being exposed.
Be sure that Allaah The Almighty will make a way out for you, so,
save yourself and your children from this great danger.
And Allaah knows best.
·My husband is kind but he is a drug addict
The problem:
I am a married woman and I havechildren. My husband is a good man and
respects me very much. However, he takes drugs and I advised him many
times but he did not respond to me. What should I do?
The answer:
He should be advised, censured, and informed about the harms and evil
consequences of taking these poisons, which cause insanity and makes
the addict worse than animals. He should beencouraged through telling
him that is it easy for him to come offthese drugs as long as he
seeks the help of Allaah The Almighty and has strong determination.
In such a case, he will succeed indefeating his evil desires and it
only requires a couple of days of patience to get rid of these drugs
permanently. He should seek the help of Allaah The Almighty and show
patience in the face of the withdrawal symptoms.
However, if he refuses to respondand continues taking these
prohibited drugs, then you have to ask for divorce. In such a case,
it is allowed for the woman to report him to the concerned
authorities so that hewill be punished. That is because this will
eventually lead him to insanity, which may harm her and her
children.
And Allaah knows best.
·My husband is extravagant
The problem:
My husband is generous to the extent of extravagance. When I discuss
this issue with him, he says that one will take nothing with him
after death except his coffin. However, we live in a leased house.
Is he right? How should I deal with him as he does not respond to my advice?
The answer:
This is foolish behavior, as it wastes money on unnecessary things.
Money is not available for all people and acquiringit requires
strenuous efforts. Hence,one should be wise and keep away from
extravagance, as Allaah The Almighty Says (whatmeans):{…But be not
excessive. Indeed, He likes not thosewho commit excess.}[Quran 7:31]
Allaah The Almighty also forbade extravagance; He Says (what
means):{And do not spend wastefully. * Indeed, thewasteful are
brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been tohis Lord
ungrateful.}[Quran 17:26-27]
Allaah The Exalted does not love extravagant people who are the
brothers of the devils. One shouldkeep his money to secure housing
and other needs of his family. The fact that he will only take his
coffin when he leaves this world does not mean that he is allowed to
be extravagant when it comes to food, drink, clothes, and luxuries.
And Allaah knows best.
My stepmother levels ceaseless accusations at me
The problem:
I am an orphan girl, and my stepmother levels ceaseless accusations
at me and troubles me frequently. The real problemis that she
pretends that she is kind and good before my father,who believes her.
She threatens me that she will encourage my father to marry me off to
the firstone who proposes to me. What should I do?
Advise me, may Allaah reward you.
The answer:
This is one of the trials through which Allaah The Almighty tests
some people and it may be greatly rewarded by Allaah The Almighty if
you endure patiently.
You should advise her to stop this behavior and frighten her with the
punishment and torment of Allaah The Exalted, who is Exalted in Might
and the Owner of Retribution.
You have to treat her kindly to avoid her evil in addition to meeting
evil with goodness hoping that she would come to know that she is
wrong.
Be kind to her even if she wrongsyou, maintain ties with her evenif
she severes them, and be honest with her even if she betrays you. You
should also asksome sisters to advise her and remind her of the
punishment of Allaah The Almighty and the punishment of lying and
injustice, which will be darkness over darkness on the Day of
Judgment.
You should do the same with your father when you are alone with him.
You should inform him about everything politely andkindly along with
serving and obeying him. You should do your best to please him and
draw his attention to the evil consequences of unsupported
illthoughts and injustice.
It is good for you to ask some of your male or female relatives to
explain the reality to your fatherand warn him against believing the
lies he is told and having ill thoughts.
This may alleviate your suffering and you shouldhave good expectations
of AllaahThe Almighty and be sure that He will facilitate your
affairs. So, perform the acts of worship and draw closer to Allaah
The Almighty through obedience, seek refuge with Him against
worries, sorrows, evil morals, gloating of enemies and the oppression
of men, and He answers whoever supplicates Him.
·My son does not observe the prayers, should I order him to leave the house?
The problem:
My son does not observe the prayers. Should I order him to leave the house?
I fear that this may lead to what is worse. Please advise me.
The answer:
If you fear that expelling your sonfrom the house would pervert him
more and more such as becoming an addict, gay, an adulterer or so on,
then, you should not expel him, especially, if he is still young or
under the age of twenty. That is because the youth at this age easily
fall into evil given their naivety and heedlessness about potential
dangers.
However, you should beat him forneglecting the prayers, as the
Prophet,, said:"Command yourchildren to perform the prayers when they
are seven yearsold, and beat them for (not offering) it when they are
ten."[Ahmad, Al-Haakim and Abu Daawood]
If he does not respond, then, report him to the concerned authorities
to come to warn him and make him promise to observe the prayers. If
he did not respond, they will punish himby imprisoning him or so on.

He should accompany righteous youth, as they are more capable of
influencing him and dissuading him from evil and immorality.
You should also keep him away from bad friends hoping that hewill
follow the right path.

Characteristics of righteous women - II

·Tolerates harm for the sake of the religion: The wife of Qays ibn
Al-Khateem, who was named Hawwaa', converted to Islam, buthe used to
try to avert her from Islam and annoy her while she was prostrating by
pushing her and turning her over her head. While he was at Makkah
(Mecca) beforeHijrah,theProphet,was told the news of
theAnsaar(Helpers) and he was told about the wife of Qays and the harm
that she had been subjected to. During the pilgrimage season,
theProphet,met him and said:"Your wife converted to Islam and you harm
her and I would like you to stop doing this!"(Al-Isaabah fi Tamyeez
As-Sahaabahby Ibn Hajar 8/11064)
·Patient during times of afflictions: Silah ibn Ashyamparticipated in
a battle along with his son. He said to his son,"O son! Go ahead and
fight so that I seek the reward of Allaah for losing you!"His son
fought until he was killed, then Silah fought and he was killed as
well. Women gathered around his wife, Mu'aathah, so she said,"If you
have come to congratulate me, then you are welcome, but if you have
come for any other reason, then return!"(Siyar A'laam An-Nubalaa'by
Ath-Thahabi 3/498)
·Keen on the interest of her children: Umm Sulaymbelieved in the
Prophet,and her husband, Abu Anas, who had been away, returned and
asked her:"Have you apostatized?"She said,"I have simply believed in
this man!"She kept teaching their son, Anashow to profess the
testimony of faith. Once, as she was telling him to testify that'there
is none worthy of worship except Allaah and thatMuhammad is the
Messenger of Allaah!', his father admonished her,"Do not corrupt my
son!"Shesaid,"I am not corrupting him."(At-Tabaqaat Al-Kubraby Ibn
Sa'd 8/425)
·Respects her husband: The wife of Sa'eed ibn Al-Musayyibsaid,"We used
to speak to our husbands in the same manner in which you speak to your
commanders!"(Hilyat Al-Awliyaa'5/168)
·Endeavors to serve her husband: Asmaa' bint Abu Bakrsaid,"When
Az-Zubayr married me, he had no property nor did he have any slave. I
used to feed his horsewith fodder and draw water and sew the bucket
for drawing it, and prepare the dough, but I wasgood at baking bread.
I used to carry date stones on my head from Zubayr's land which was
two thirds a Farsakh (about two miles) from my house."[Al-Bukhaari
4926]
·Shares her husband's feelings: Once, 'Abdullaah ibn Rawaahahshed
tears and his wife shed tears as well, so he asked her, "Why do you
shed tears?"She said,"I shed tears because you shed tears!"He said,"I
know that I willpass by Hell (on the Siraat) and I did not know if I
would survive it or not."(Siyar A'laam An-Nubalaa'by Ath-Thahabi
1/236)
·Faithful to her husband after his death: Umm Ad-Dardaa'said to her
husband, Abu Ad-Dardaa':"You proposed to me in thislife and my parents
married me to you and I want you to be my husband in the Hereafter!"He
told her,"Then, do not get married after my death!"Mu'aawiyahproposed
to her after the death of her husband, but she refused. (Al-Isaabah Fi
Tamyeez As-Sahaabahby Ibn Hajar 8/74)
·Diligent to learn knowledge of theSharee'ah(Islamic legislation).
Faatimah, the daughter of Shaykh 'Alaa' Ad-Deen As-Samarqandiwas
brought up well by her father and she was a knowledgeable jurist who
memorized the book that her father wrote,Tuhfat Al-Fuqahaa'.Some kings
knew about what she had done; so they proposed to her, but her father
refused. After this, one of the students of her father, Al-Kaasaani
came and wroteBadaa'i' As-Sanaa'i', which is an explanation of the
book of hisShaykhtheTuhfah,and presentedit to his Shaykh
As-Samarqandi. HisShaykhwas very happy with this book, married him to
his daughter and made this book herdowry. Her husband would sometimes
make a mistake and she would correct it for him.Fatwaswere passed with
her approval and her father's. After her marriage,Fatwaswould have her
approval, as well as her father's, and her husband's approval.
(Al-Fawaa'id Al-Bahiyyahby Al-Laknawi)
·Seeks what is lawful and avoids what is prohibited: Maymoonah bint
Al-Aqra'wanted to sellthe spun yarn that she had made,so she gave to
the spinner and told him,"When you sell it tell the buyer that it may
not be tightly spun because I was fasting!"After that she went to the
spinner and asked him to give her the spun yarn back as she was afraid
that he might not tell people what she had told him. (A'laam
An-Nisaa'by Ridha Kahaalah 5/138)
·Calls to the way of Allaah The Almighty. Umm Shareekaccepted Islam
when she was in Makkah, then she started going to the women of
theQurayshsecretly calling them to embrace Islam until the people of
Makkah discovered what she was doing. Thus, they took her and told her
that they would have punished her severely, if it were not for
herfamily and kinfolk. They returned her to her people. (Sifat
As-Safwahby Ibn Al-Jawzi 2/53)

Characteristics of righteous women - I

Ziyaad ibn Abeehthe Umayyad statesman,asked those who were sitting
with him,"Who leads the most blissful life?"They replied,"The
Commander of the Believers does!"He said, "No. Theman who leads the
most blissful life is a Muslim man who is married to a Muslim woman
and they have enough sustenance, and each of them is happy and
satisfied with their partner! This man does not know us and we do not
know him!"
Who is this woman who was admired by the most eloquent and most shrewd
man among the Arabs? She is the woman who is chaste and virtuous. A
woman whose face is shining with purity, whose heart shines with the
glory of obedience to Allaah The Almighty and whose outer appearance
reflects dignity and arouses reverence. This is thewoman who is
faithful in dedicating her heart, emotions and thoughts to her
husband. Some of the characteristics of such woman are:
·She offers sound opinions and advice: Saffaanah bint Haatim
At-Taa'iwent to her brother after she met the Messenger of Allaahand
started to tell her brother about Islam. Her brother asked her,"What
do you think of this man?"She replied,"I think we should follow
him!"[Al-Isaabah8/108]
·She sacrifices family and homeland for the sake of supporting the
religion: Umm Kulthoom bint 'Uqbahemigrated from Makkah (Mecca) to
Madeenah for the sake of her religion while she was still a girl who
had never been married. Sheleft her father who was an evil man,
comparable to a devil in human form. After that, her brothers pursued
her, so she saidto the Prophet,,"Would you let them take me back [in
order to] turn me back from my religion, low as my endurance is and as
weak as you know womenare?'' [Al-Bukhaari 4/3945]
·Hastens to do good deeds: In the following story, the female
companion gave an excellent practical example of this.The Prophet,had
a guest and asked his wives if they had any food, but they all said
that they only had water. Hence, the Prophet,asked his Companions:"Who
can host this man?"One of theAnsaar(Helpers)said that he could do that
and took the guest home.
The man asked his wife to be generous with the guest of the Prophet,,
but she told him that they had nothing except a little food for their
children. The husband asked her to prepare the meal, light the lamp
and let the children sleep if they asked for dinner. The wife prepared
the meal, lit her lamp and made her children sleep. Then, she stood up
pretending to mend her lamp,but she put it off. Then both she and her
husband pretended to beeating before their guest, while in reality,
they really went to bed hungry.
In the morning, theAnsariman went to the Messenger of Allaah,who
said:"Tonight, Allaah laughed or wondered at your action." Allaah The
Almighty revealed the verse (which means):{But give [them] preference
over themselves, even though they are in privation. And whoever is
protected from the stinginess of his soul - it is those who will be
the successful.}[Quran 59:9] [Al-Bukhaari 3798]
·Her chastity is beyond what minds can conceive: Mu'aawiyah ibn Abu
Sufyaanwent to his wife, Maysoon bint Bahdal, accompanied by a
castrated servant. On seeing the slave, [the unveiled] wife became
very anxious and asked her husband disapprovingly,"Who is he?!"Her
husband comforted her by saying,"Do not worry; he is just acastrated
slave."The righteous wife replied,"Still, he is a non-Mahram
(marriageable man) to me; even castration does not allow for him what
Allaah The Exalted has made prohibited."She refused that the castrated
slave would enter the house [while she was not wearingHijaab(Islamic
covering)]. [Al-Bidaayah wa An-Nihaayahby Ibn Katheer 148/8]
·Honors the rites ordained by Allaah The Almighty: In the year
sixty-five afterHijrah, Jameelah, the daughter of the governor of
Mosul, performedHajjand had four hundred camels and manyHawdajsto the
extent that one could not know on which one she was staying. She
emancipated five hundred slaves and gave fifty thousand dresses to
charity. (Siyar A'laam An-Nubalaa'by Ath-Thahabi)
·Does what is right without fearing criticism: 'Eesa ibn 'Allaam
'Uthmaansaid,"I was at Faatimah bint 'Ali's houseboth, and a man came
praising her father. She took ash and threw it at his face."[Tabaqaat
ibn Sa'ad8/466]
·Devout worshipper:Al-Haytham ibn Jammaazsaid,"I was married to a
woman who does not sleep at night [as she would be praying all the
night]. I could not stay up late with her, but shewould sprinkle water
and nudge me with her foot while saying, 'Are you not shy of Allaah?
For how long would this snoring go on?' (He said), By Allaah! I would
be ashamed of myself considering what she did."(Ta'theem Qadr
As-Salaah2/ 835)
·Abstinent regarding worldly temptations. Al-Waaqidinarrated that once
it was the eve of`Eedand he had nothing, so he went to one of his
friends who was a merchant and borrowed one thousand dinars sealed in
a bag. When he returned home, one of his friends from Bani Haashim
from the family of theProphet,came to him and told him that he was in
need. Al-Waaqidiwent to his wife and told her about this. She asked,
"What will you do?"He replied,"I will give him half the money in the
bag!"She said,"Thisis nothing! One of the family of the Prophet,comes
to you and you give him half the bag!"Therefore, Al-Waqidi gave him
all the money. The merchant was a friend of this man and asked him to
lend him money. The Haashimiman gave him the same bag, so he
recognized it. When the ruler knew about their story, he rewarded
every one of their men one thousand dinars and gave the woman four
thousand dinars,and said,"She is the most generous one among
you!"(SiyarA'laam An-Nubalaa'by Ath-Thahabi 9/467

Dought & clear - ,- Times of Prayers - Which is the middle prayer?.

Which is the begining ofthe day- is it fajr or magrib. Please tell me.
Which is the middle prayer. If it is asr then, fajr is the beginning
of the day. Please clarify me in detail from the quran and the
hadeeth.
Praise be to Allaah.
Identifying the middle prayer which is mentioned in the verse
(interpretation of the meaning): "Guard strictly(five obligatory)
As-Salawaat (the prayers) especially the middle Salaah (i.e. the best
prayer). And stand before Allaah with obedience [and do not speak to
others during the Salaah (prayers)]" [al-Baqarah 2:238] is oneof the
matters concerning which there is a difference of opinion among the
scholars, and concerningwhich there are approximately 20 opinions, as
listed by al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) in Fath
al-Baari (8/197). Al-Haafiz 'Abd al-Mu'min al-Dimyaati (may Allah have
mercy on him) wrote a book concerning that entitled Kashf al-Mughatta
fi Tabyeen al-Salaat al-Wusta. The strongest of these opinions are
two:
1. That it is Fajr prayer
This is the view of Abu Umaamah, Anas, Jaabir, Abu'l-'Aaliyah,
'Ubaydah ibn 'Umayr, 'Ata', 'Ikrimah, Mujaahid and others, and it is
one of the two views of Ibn 'Umar and Ibn 'Abbaas.
It is also the view of Maalik and of al-Shaafa'ias stated in al-Umm.
End quote from Fath al-Baari (8/196).
2. That it is 'Asr prayer
This is the view of most of the scholars, and it is the correct and
reliable view, because of the evidence to that effect inthe Qur'aan
and the Sunnah.
This is the view of 'Ali ibn Abi Taalib. Al-Tirmidhi and al-Nasaa'i
narrated that Zurr ibn Hubaysh said: We said to 'Ubaydah: Ask'Ali
about the middle prayer. He asked him and he said: We used to think
that that was Fajr, until I heard the Messenger of Allah (blessings
and peace of Allah be upon him) say on the day of al-Ahzaab: "They
distracted us from the middle prayer, 'Asr prayer." This report states
that it is 'Asr in thewords of the Prophet (blessings and peace of
Allah be upon him). The argument for it being Fajr is strong, but the
correct view is that it is 'Asr.
This is the view of Ibn Mas'ood and Abu Hurayrah, and it is the
correct view according to the madhhab of Abu Haneefah; it is also the
view of Ahmad and the view which most of the Shaafa'is adopted because
of the soundness of the hadeeth.
Al-Tirmidhi said: It is the view of most of the scholars among the Sahaabah.
Al-Mawardi said: This is the view of the majority of the Taabi'een.
Ibn 'Abd al-Barr said: It isthe view of most of scholars of hadeeth.
Among the Maalikis, this is the view of Ibn Habeeb, Ibn al-'Arabi and
Ibn 'Atiyyah. End quote from Fath al-Baari,8/196.
Al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
What is indicated by the saheeh hadeeths is that it is 'Asr, and this
is the favoured view. End quote.
Al-Majmoo', 3/61
Al-Haafiz al-Dimyaati mentioned some of the particular virtues that
are unique to 'Asr prayer:
· The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon
him) emphasised the calamity of missing it and described it as loss of
family and wealth, when he said: "Whoever misses 'Asr prayer, it is
asif he has lost his family and his wealth."
· The good deeds of the one who misses it are lost.
· It was dearer to them than their own selves and their
parents, children, families and wealth.
· It was the first prayer at the time of which the fear prayer
was prescribed.
· It was the first prayer in which the Prophet (blessings and
peace of Allah be upon him) turned to face the Ka'bah.
· The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said:
"A man tries to sell an item after 'Asr by swearing an oath by
Allah...". So Allaah showed the seriousness of an oath sworn after 'Asr
prayer.
· Sulaymaan (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)
destroyed a large number of horses because inspecting themdistracted
him from 'Asr prayer until the sun set.
· Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "By Al-'Asr (the
time). 2. Verily, man is in loss..." [al-'Asr 103:1-2]
· It was the middle prayer to be made obligatory, because the
first prayer to be made obligatory was Fajr and the last was 'Isha',
so it was the middle prayer inbeing made obligatory.
End quote. Kashf al-Mughta, p. 126-132
With regard to the question about the beginning of the day, and
whether it is during the night or the day, the answer is that the
night comes before the day. Sowhen the sun sets, the night belonging
to the following day has begun. Hence when the new moon of Ramadan is
sighted, the people pray Taraweeh that night because that nightis part
of Ramadan, and when they see the new moon of Eid, they do notpray
Taraweeh because that is part of Shawwaal.
But that does not imply that Fajr is the middle prayer, because what
is meant by middle here is the best, not the one that is in the middle
between two things.
See: al-Tahreer wa'l-Tanweer, 15/253; Tafseer Soorat al-Baqarah by Ibn
'Uthaymeen, 2/178.
And Allaah knows best.

Dought & clear - ,- Times of Prayers - They differ concerning the timings of the prayer; who should they follow?.

I am living in Holland and there are two mosques in the town where I
am staying. Each mosque gives timesfor the call to prayer thatare
different from the other mosque, in addition to the timings that we
find on the Internet. Which one should we follow? Pleasenote that the
difference between them is many minutes. The month of Ramadan is
coming, in sha Allah, and the timings for Fajr and Maghrib prayer are
different in each mosque. What do you think we should do? Which of
them should we follow? Please note that one of the mosques is run by
Turks and the other by North Africans. Or should I follow the timings
on the Internet?.
Praise be to Allaah.
The timings for prayer are clearly explained in the Islamic texts, and
they are based on thingsthat are visible, and can be understood by any
one with a little sense.
The time for Fajr begins with the breaking of thetrue dawn, in which
the light spreads horizontally along the horizon, to the right
andleft.
The time for Zuhr beginswhen the sun moves from the middle of the sky.
The time for 'Asr begins when the shadow of an object is equal in
length to the object itself plus its shadow at the time when the sun
is at its zenith.
The time for Maghrib begins when the disk of the sun disappears
completely beneath the horizon.
Al-Nawawi said: What matters is when its disk disappears completely,
and after it has disappeared completely the rays that remain do not
matter; rather the time for the prayer begins even though those rays
are still present. End quote. Al-Majmoo', 4/169
Ibn Taymiyah said: At that time, the fasting person may break his fast
and the time when prayer is disallowed ends, and what is left of red
light on the horizon does not affect any ruling.
The time for 'Isha' begins when the red glow disappears from the horizon.
For more information onthe timings of prayer, please see the answer
toquestion number 9940.
You have to try hard to recognise the signs and act in accordance with
them. If that is too difficult for you, then there is nothing wrong
with following one of the mosques, if you trustthe religious
commitment and sincerity of the people incharge.
And Allah knows best.

Dought & clear - ,- Times of Prayers - He wants to put the prayers together on a permanent basis because he works atnight.

I have got a job that requires me to work thenight shift, and this
means that I have to sleep during the day. Is it permissible for me to
put Zuhr prayer togetherwith 'Asr, and Maghrib with 'Isha', on a
permanent basis, so longas I have the night shift at work? I want to
put them together so that I do not interrupt my sleep a great deal.
Praise be to Allaah.
What is required is to regularly offer the prayers at the proper
times, in obedience to the command of Allah (interpretation of the
meaning):
"Guard strictly (five obligatory) AsSalawat (the prayers) especially
the middle Salat (i.e. the best prayer Asr). And stand before Allah
with obedience (and do not speak to others during the Salat
(prayers))."
[al-Baqarah 2:238]
"Verily, the prayer is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours"
[an-Nisa' 4:103]
and so as to avoid being included in the words of Allah
(interpretation of the meaning):
"Then, there has succeeded them a posterity who have given up As-Salat
(the prayers) (i.e. made their Salat (prayers) to be lost,either by
not offering them or by not offering them perfectly or by not offering
them in their proper fixed times, etc.) and have followed lusts. So
they will be thrown in Hell"
[Maryam 19:59].
Ibn Mas'ood (may Allah be pleased with him) said concerning
al-ghayy(translated above as "Hell"): It is a valley in Hell, very
deep and with a foul taste.
And Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"So woe unto those performers of Salat (prayers) (hypocrites),
Who delay their Salat (prayer) from their stated fixed times,"
[al-Ma'oon 107:4-5].
So try hard to wake up for the prayer; it will notmatter if your sleep
is interrupted, because you will get used to that in the future. We do
not know why you are asking about putting Maghrib and 'Isha' together,
because we cannot imagine that youspend the whole day until 'Isha'
asleep. Can you spend your life only between work and sleep? What
about paying attention to the rights of your family andbrothers, and
doing acts of worship to Allah such as going to the mosque, reading
Qur'aan, seeking knowledge and so on?
We ask Allah to help you and give you strength.
And Allah knows best.

Nine great benefits of reciting Holy Qur'an

1.Reading and reflecting over the Noble Qur'an fulfils an Islamic duty.
2.The Noble Qur'an will be a proof for us on theDay of Judgment.
3.The Noble Qur'an will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment.
4.Your status in this life will be raised.
5.You will be from the best of the people.
6.There are ten rewards for each letter you recite from the Noble Qur'an.
7.The reciters of the Noble Qur'an will be in the company of the noble
and obedient angels.
8.Your position in Paradise is determined by the amount of NobleQur'an
you memorize inthis life!
9.The Noble Qur'an will lead you to Paradise!

Why do we readNoble Qur'an, even we can't understand Arabic?

An old Muslim lived on a farm with his young grandson. Each morning
Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Noble
Qur'an.
His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in
every way he could.
One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa, I try to read the Noble Qur'an
just like you but I don't understand it, and what Ido understand I
forget assoon as I close the book. What good does reading the Noble
Qur'an do?"
The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and
replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a
basket of water."
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got
back to the house. The grandfather laughed andsaid, "You'll have to
movea little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with
the basket to try again.
This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he
returned home.
Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry
waterin a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.
The Grandfather said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket
of water. You're just not trying hard enough," andhe went out the door
to watch the boy try again.
At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show
his grandfather that evenif he ran as fast as he could, the water
would leak out before he got back to the house.
The boy again dipped thebasket into river and ran hard, but when he
reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.
Out of breath, he said, "See Grandpa, it's useless!"
"So you think it is useless?" The Grandfather said, "Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the
basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal
basket and was now clean, inside and out.
"Son, that's what happens when you read the Noble Qur'an. You might
not understand or remember everything, but when you read the Noble
Qur'an, you will bechanged, inside and out. That is the work of Allah
(SWT) in our lives."
The best way to learn is to share what you have learned and practice
it in your life

The Hero Of An Unusual Birth Story: The Kangaroo

The reproductive system of kangaroos is quite different from that of
other mammals. The kangaroo embryo goes through some stages outside
the womb, which normally occur in the womb.
Soon after fertilization, the blindkangaroo offspring, which is
approximately a centimeter, comes into the world. Usually, only one is
born at a time. At this stage, it is called "neonate." While all
mammals go through this stage in the mother's womb, the kangaroo
offspring comes into the world when it is only one centimeter long. It
has still not developed: its fore feet are indefinite and its hind
feet are comprised of small projections.
No doubt, the offspring cannot leave its mother in such a state.
Coming out of the womb, the neonate starts to move up in its mother's
fur with its fore legs and reaches to its mother's pouch after a
three-minute journey. To the little kangaroo, the pouch means the same
as the womb means to other mammals. Yet, there is an important
difference. While others come into the world as babies, the kangaroo
is merely an embryo when it comes out ofthe womb. Its feet, face and
many other organs have not yet taken their final shapes.
The offspring reaching the mother's pouch attaches itself to one of
the four nipples there, and starts to suckle.
At this stage, the mother goes through another ovulation period and a
new egg forms in its womb. The female copulates once more and the new
egg is fertilized.
This time the egg does not start to develop immediately. If drought
rages in Middle Australia, as is often the case, the fertilized egg in
the womb remains undeveloped until the drought is over. If, however,
heavy rains fall and if there are rich pastures available, then the
development of the egg restarts.
At this stage, we are faced with the question: who makes this
calculation; who arranges the development of the egg according to the
conditions outside? The egg cannot by any means make this arrangement
itself; it is not a complete living being, it has no consciousness,
and it is totally unaware of the weather conditions outside. The
mother cannot make this arrangement, because, like all other living
things, it has no control over the developments taking place in its
body. This extraordinary event is definitely controlled by God, Who
has created both the egg and the mother.
When weather conditions are convenient, thirty-three days after
fertilization, the new neonate, only as big as a bean, creeps up from
the mouth of thewomb and reaches the pouch just like its sibling did.
In the meantime, the first neonate in the pouch has grownconsiderably.
It leads its life without doing any harm to its sibling, which is only
one centimeter long. When it is 190 days old, it has grown mature
enough to make its first journey outside the pouch. From then on, it
starts to spend most of its time outside the pouch and leaves the
pouch for good on the 235th day after its birth.
Soon after the birth of its secondoffspring, the female copulates
again. Consequently, the female has three offspring all dependent on
her. The first can feed on grass but occasionally comes back to its
mother to suckle; the second younger offspring is still developing by
suckling; the third is the neonate, which is the youngest.
What is more astonishing than that all three offspring, each in
adifferent stage of development, are dependent on the mother, isthat
all three offspring are fed by different types of milk according to
their sizes.
While the milk the offspring suckles as soon as it reaches the nipple
in the pouch is transparent and colorless, it increasingly turns
whiter and starts to look like real milk. The amount of fat and other
ingredients in the milk increasesin parallel with the developmentof
the baby.
As this young one keeps on suckling the milk prepared for its own
needs, a more easily digestible milk issues from the nipple that the
second baby reaches. Thus, the body of the mother simultaneously
produces two types of milk withdifferent ingredients. When the third
is born, the number of milktypes produced with different ingredients
becomes three: highly nutritious milk for the older, and relatively
less fatty and nutritious types of milk for the younger. Another point
to note here is that each offspring finds the nipple specially
prepared for itself. Otherwise, it would suckle milk with an
ingredient likely to be harmful to its body, and the milk it suckles
would harm it.
This feeding system is very remarkable and it is obviously a special
product of creation. The mother cannot, by any means, arrange all
these consciously. How can an animal specify the ingredients of milk
needed by itsyoung of different sizes? Even if it did, how could it
produce it in its own body? How could it distribute these through
three different channels?
Doubtless, the kangaroo is not capable of doing any of these. It is
not even aware that the milk delivered by its body is of three
different types. This wonderful process is unquestionably an outcome
of the created nature of this animal.

WHY ARE WISDOM TEETH NOT EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION?

ONE of the theory of evolution's important deceptions is its
claimregarding "vestigial organs." Evolutionists claim that some
organs in living things lose their original function over time, and
that such organs then disappear. Taking that as a starting point, they
then try to send out the message, "If the living body had really been
created, it would have no functionless organs in it."
Evolutionist publications at the start of the twentieth century
announced that the human bodycontained up to a hundred organs that no
longer served any purpose, including the appendix, the coccyx, the
tonsils, the pineal gland, the external ear, the thymus, and wisdom
teeth. However, the decades that followed saw major advances in
medical science. Our knowledge of the organs and systems in the human
body increased. As a result of this, it was seen that the idea of
vestigial organs was just a superstition. The long list drawn up by
evolutionists rapidly shrank. It was discoveredthat the thymus is an
organ which produces important immune system cells, and that the
pineal gland is responsible for the production of important hormones.
It also emerged that the coccyx supports the bones around the pelvis,
and that the external ear plays an important role in identifying where
sounds come from. In short, it emerged that ignorance was the only
foundation on which the idea of "vestigial organs" rested.
Wisdom tooth problems stem from the contemporary diet, notbecause they
are vestigial organsModern science has many times demonstrated the
error of the concept of such organs. Yet some evolutionists still try
to make use of this claim. Althoughmedical science has proved that
almost all of the organs that evolutionists claim are vestigial
actually serve a purpose, evolutionary speculation still surrounds one
or two organs.
The most noteworthy of these isour wisdom teeth. The claim that these
teeth are a part of thehuman body that has lost all purpose still
appears in evolutionist sources. As evidencefor this, it is stated
that these teeth give a great many people alot of trouble, and that
chewing is not impaired when they are surgically removed.
Many dentists, influenced by the evolutionists' claim that wisdomteeth
serve no purpose, have come to see their extraction as aroutine
matter, and do not make the same kind of effort to protect them as
they do for other teeth.53 However, research in recent years has shown
that wisdom teeth have the same chewing function as other teeth.
Studies have also been carried out to show that the belief that wisdom
teeth damage the position of other teeth in the mouth is
completelyunfounded.54 Scientific criticism is now amassing ways in
which problems with wisdom teeth which could be solved in other ways
are instead solved by extracting them.55 In fact, the scientific
consensus is that wisdom teeth have a chewing function just like all
the others, and that there is no scientific justification for the
belief that they serve no purpose.
So, why do wisdom teeth cause a substantial number of people problems?
Scientists who have researched the subject have discovered that wisdom
tooth difficulties have manifested themselves in different ways among
human communities at different times. It is now understood that the
problem was seldom seen in pre-industrial societies. It has been
discovered that the way in which soft foodstuffs have cometo be
preferred to harder ones, over the last few hundred years in
particular, has negatively affected the way the human jaw develops. It
has thus been realised that most wisdom tooth troubles emerge as a
result of jaw development problems relating to dietary habits.
It is also known that society's nutritional habits also have negative
effects on our other teeth. For instance, the increasing consumption
of foodstuffs high in sugar and acidhas increased the rate that
otherteeth decay. However, that fact does not make us think that all
our teeth have somehow "atrophied." The same principle applies to
wisdom teeth. Problems with these teeth stem from contemporary dietary
customs, not from any evolutionary "atrophy."
1. Leonard M.S., 1992. Removing third molars: a review for the general
practitioner. Journal of the American Dental Association,123(2):77-82
2. M. Leff, 1993. Hold on to your wisdom teeth. Consumer reports on
Health, 5(8):4-85.
3. Daily.T 1996. Third molar prophylactic extraction: a reviewand
analysis of the literature. General Dentistry, 44(4):310-320

PROTECTION OF ORPHANS AND THE POOR IN THE QUR'AN

The mercifulness of believers may also be observed in their approach
to orphans. The noblest of attitudes that must be shown to orphans,
who needthe care and interest of others because they have lost their
parents, are made explicit in the Qur'an. One of the exemplary
attitudes believers meticulously adopt is "to do good" to orphans and
"never to treat them harshly".
In societies in which the values of the Qur'an are not observed, no
system has been devised to protect the rights of orphans or to secure
their future. Protection, such as it is, dependsupon the conscience of
the people. For this reason, some ill-intentioned individuals may try
to benefit from the lack of experience and ignorance of these
children. Indeed, having no one to protect their rights, orphans can
readily become subject to abusive treatment at the hands of those who
have taken it upon themselves to carefor them. Such people may expect
orphans to feel gratitude because they have taken them under their
wing or they may reproachfully remind them of the kindnesses they have
done them. On the other hand, subjecting them to a different kind of
treatment, they may oppress these children in both the physical and
the spiritual sense. Nevertheless, Allah prohibits subjecting orphans
to harsh treatment and condemns those who mistreat them:
Have you seen him who denies the religion? He is the one who harshly
rebuffs the orphan and does not urge the feeding of thepoor. So woe to
those who do prayer, and are forgetful of theirprayer, those who show
off and deny help to others. (Surat al-Ma'un: 1-7)
Contrary to such offensive treatment, Qur'anic morality demands
tolerant and compassionate treatment of orphans as expressed in the
verse,"(be good to) orphans andthe very poor. And speak good words to
people". (Surat al-Baqara: 83)Believers meticulously observe this
command. Their conscience and understanding of humanity entail the
protection of orphans who need help and care, and themeeting of all
their spiritual and material needs. Believers never oppress orphans,
expect them to appreciate their kindness or strive to obtain any
material or spiritual benefits from them. On the contrary, they
protect their rights and adopt the best possible attitude. Their
strong sense of what is right, their profound fear of Allah and their
compassion account for this meticulousness.
Improving the situation in life oforphans and bringing them up as
decent individuals:
…They will ask you about the property of orphans. Say, "Managing it in
their best interests is best". If you mix your property with theirs,
they are your brothers… (Surat al-Baqara: 220)
As is implied in the above verse, Allah advises believers to bring
orphans up as decent individuals. Believers show keenness to take this
responsibility upon themselves and do their best to educate them in
the best way possible.
However, the most important responsibility of a person who takes a
child under his protection is to instill in him the noble values of
the Qur'an and to make him regard Allah with due appreciation. That is
because these are the most important issues that guide the individual
to truth and salvation.A child develops moral sense in the light of
the knowledge he acquires in his early years and is accordingly
prepared for his eternal life in the hereafter. For this reason, this
is the most important issue to which a believer pays attention while
an orphan under his care is being educated. He does his utmost to
ensure that he or she has superior values as a believer. No doubt,
this is only made possibleby his living by the values of the Qur'an
himself. Abiding by Islamic ethics ensures that orphans grow up into
decent, intelligent, hard-working individuals.
Allah issues a stern warning to those who misappropriate the wealth of orphans:
People who consume the property of orphans wrongfully consume nothing
in their belliesexcept fire. They will roast in a Searing Blaze.
(Surat an-Nisa': 10)
In compliance with the above verse, believers who assume the
responsibility for an orphan do not spend that orphan's personal
wealth for their own needs or expect anything in return. On the
contrary, giving them priority over all others, they protect the
rights and wealth of such orphans as are entrusted to them by Allah.
Being meticulous about protecting the wealth of an orphan entrusted to
one's care is something peculiar to those who are sincere in their
faith, who have a high standard of morality and who grasp the
understanding of mercy described in the Qur'an, especially since a
guardian is granted the authority to spend the wealth of an orphan.
Not spending a penny for one's own personal needs out of a
propertyentrusted to one—despite having the authority to spend from it
is truly a matter of conscience. In the Qur'an, Allah advises the
wealthy guardian to behave decently in this matter. Ifthe guardian in
question is poor,then he is allowed to spend within the due limits
specified inthe Qur'an. Allah warns that, "devouring" the wealth of
the orphan is a grave sin.
Give orphans their property, anddo not substitute bad things forgood.
Do not assimilate their property into your own. Doing that is a
serious crime. (Surat an-Nisa': 2)
Fearing Allah and His grievous punishment in the hereafter, believers
carefully conserve the wealth of orphans until they reach intellectual
maturity. When orphans grow old and mature enough to exercise rational
and healthy judgement, believers hand over their property to them. The
conditions of this are specified in the Qur'an as follows:
Keep a close check on orphans until they reach a marriageable age,
then if you perceive that they have sound judgement hand over their
property to them. Do not consume it extravagantly and precipitately
before they come of age. Those who are wealthy should abstain from it
altogether. Those who are poor should use it sensibly and correctly.
When you hand over their property to them ensure that there are
witnesses on their behalf. Allah suffices as a Reckoner. (Surat
an-Nisa': 6)

Fathwa - Her maternal uncle didher marriage contract inthe presence of her brother without the knowledge of her fatherwho does not pray

Question:
A young man proposed to a girl, but when the marriage contract was
done, the girl's father had a disagreement with his daughter's fiancé,
and refused to do the marriage contract. But the girl, her mother and
her brother wanted the marriage to go ahead, so they left their house
and rented an apartment, and they left the father who refused to do
the marriage contract, and the marriage contract was done; the
maternal uncleof the girl was the one who acted as her guardian (wali)
in this marriage contract, in thepresence of her brother. They argued
that the father does not pray andthey did not want him tobe the wali
of his daughter. How valid is this marriage contract?
Answer:
Praise be to Allah.
Firstly:
In order for the marriage contract to be valid, it is stipulated
thatit should be done by the woman's wali (guardian) or wakeel
(proxy), because of the hadeeth in which the Prophet (blessings and
peace of Allah be upon him) said: "There is no marriage except with a
wali."
Narrated by Abu Dawood, 2085; at-Tirmidhi, 1101; Ibn Maajah 1881 –
from the hadeeth of Abu Moosa al-Ash'ari; classed as saheeh by
al-Albaani in Saheeh at-Tirmidhi. He also said: "Any woman who gets
married without the permission of her wali, her marriage is invalid,
her marriage is invalid, her marriage is invalid."
Narrated by Ahmad, 24417; Abu Dawood, 2083; at-Tirmidhi, 1102; classed
as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami', 2709
The wali of the woman is her father, then his father (paternal
grandfather), then her son, then his son (this is if she has
children), thenher brother through her father and mother (full
brother); then her brother through her father only (half brother),
then their (brothers') sons, then the paternal uncles, thentheir sons,
then the paternal uncles of the father, then the ruler.
See al-Mughni, 9/355
Secondly:
With regard to the one who does not pray, if he does not pray at all,
thenhe is a kaafir according to the more correct of the two scholarly
opinions. See the answer to questions no. 2182and 5208
Based on that, it is not valid for him to be a walifor marriage,
because the kaafir cannot be a wali in the marriage of aMuslim woman,
according to scholarly consensus.
Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: With regard tothe
kaafir, he has no wilaayah (guardianship)over a Muslim woman under any
circumstances, accordingto the consensus of the scholars, including
Maalik, ash-Shaafa'i, Abu'Ubayd and ashaab ar-ra'y. Ibn al-Mundhir
said: All of the scholars from whom we acquiredknowledge are
unanimously agreed on that.
End quote from al-Mughni, 9/377
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If he does
not pray, it is not permissible for him to do the marriage contractfor
any of his daughters. If he does so, then the marriage contract is
invalid, because one of the conditions of being the wali (guardian) of
a Muslim woman is that heshould be a Muslim.
End quote from Fataawa Noor 'ala ad-Darb
Thirdly:
If her brother was an adult of sound mind, then he is her wali. If he
appointed her maternal uncle to do the marriagecontract, then the
marriage is valid. However the maternal uncle is not one of the 'asbah
(male relatives onthe father's side), so he cannot be the wali in
thecase of marriage and his giving the woman in marriage is not valid
except in two cases:
(i) If the wali appointed him as his representative. If
he did not appoint him, but he was present when the marriage contract
was done and he approved of it, then perhaps this takes the place of
(explicit) appointment and permission, becausesilence in such a
situation constitutes approval.
(ii) if the marriage contract has been done and was
officially documented in a Muslim country that adopts the [scholarly]
view that it is permissible for the maternal uncle to give his
sister's daughter in marriage, or the view that it is permissible to
do the marriage contractwithout a wali, then the marriage contract is
valid, because the ruling of the judge in matters that are subject to
differences of scholarly opinion is to be implemented and not
annulled.
And Allah knows best.

Fathwa - She is going to go to Jeddah and she does nothave any firm intention ...

Question:
I am currently living in Canada for the purpose of study, but my
permanent place of residence is between Jeddah and Amman. When I
stayed in Ammanduring the summer break, I decided to go toJeddah to
deal with some official papers, andI intended to do 'umrah if Allah
made that possible for me and if I had a mahram and enough time to do
'umrah. I intended to do 'umrah from Jeddah because my mahram would be
there. But because I was not certain that I would be able to do
'umrah, on the day I travelled by plane I did not do ghusl, because I
was menstruating and I had not yet decided to do 'umrah. When I got
there on the second day I did ghusl and formed the intention to do
'umrah from Jeddah, and I did it.
My questions are:
Is my ihram from the miqaat of Jeddah considered valid or not? Because
of my family circumstances, we are always moving back andforth between
Jeddah and Amman, and we always enter ihram fromour house in Jeddah,
even if we are on our way back from a trip to Amman and after
stayingin Jeddah for several days. We do not remember how many times
we have done 'umrah in this manner.
What is required of us if we should have entered ihram from the miqaat
for the people of ash-Shaam (Greater Syria)? After I did 'umrahI was
uncertain as to whether I was completely clean following my period. If
I think it most likely that I was still menstruating whilst I was
doing 'umrah, what is the ruling on my 'umrah andwhat expiation do I
haveto offer?.
Answer:
Praise be to Allah.
Firstly:
If a person passes the miqaat intending to do Hajj or 'umrah, it is
not permissible for him to pass it without entering ihram, because of
the report narrated by Ibn 'Abbaas (may Allah be pleased with him) who
said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him) defined the meeqaat of the people of Madeenah as Dhu'l-Hulayfah;
that of the people of Shaam (Syria) as al-Juhfah; that of the people
of Najd as Qarn al-Manaazil; and that of the people of Yemen as
Yalamlam. And he said: "And these miqaats are for the people at those
very places, and besides them for those who come through those places,
and are not residents thereof, with the intention of performing Hajj
and 'Umrah; and whoever is living within these boundaries can enter
ihraam from the place where he lives, and the people of Makkah can
start from Makkah."
Narrated by al-Bukhaari,1526; Muslim, 1181
An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:ash-Shaafa'i and our
companions said: If the one who has come from far away comes to the
miqaat intending to perform Hajj or 'Umrah or qiraan (i.e., both), it
isharaam for him to pass itwithout entering ihram, according to
scholarly consensus.
End quote from al-Majmoo', 7/214
But if he passed the miqaat without intending to do Hajj or 'umrah, or
he was not sure and had not yet made up his mind, then he decided to
do 'umrahafter passing the miqaat,he should enter ihram from the place
where hedecided to do 'umrah, unless he is in Makkah, in which case he
should go outside of the Haram zone then enter ihram for 'umrah from
there.
Al-Haafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said, commenting on
the hadeeth of Ibn 'Abbaas quoted above:
From this we understandthat if a person travels without the intention
of doing Hajj or 'umrah and he passes the miqaat, then after that he
decides to do Hajj or 'umrah, he should enter ihram from the place
where he decided to do Hajj or 'umrah, and he does not have to go back
to the miqaat, because the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be
upon him) said: "from the place he sets out".
End quote from Fath al-Baari
Shaykh Muhammad al-Mukhtaar ash-Shanqeeti (may Allah preserve him) said:
The second scenario: if he went to Jeddah and was hesitant, thinking:
I do not know if I will have enough time or not, then in such cases it
is permissible for him not to enter ihram at themiqaat of Madinah.
For example: there is a person who has some business to do in Jeddah
and he does not know whether he will have enough time to do 'umrah or
not. If he is not sure about the time, it is permissible for him to go
to Jeddah without ihram, and do what he needs to in Jeddah, then enter
ihram from Jeddahif he decides to go to 'umrah from there, because the
Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "and whoever
is living within these boundaries can enter ihraam from the place he
decides (to do 'umrah)."
This applies to the one who does not have the clear intention of
performing 'umrah fromMadinah, so he is uncertain and hesitant; he
does not have to enter ihram until he is certain that he is going to
do 'umrah.
End quote from Sharh Zaad al-Mustaqni'.
Shaykh 'Abd al-'Azeez ibn 'Abdullah ibn Aal ash-Shaykh (may Allah
preserve him) was asked:
My colleagues and I were sent to Jeddah to do work for Hajj for two
months. Some of us put our ihram in our cars or suitcases, then when
we found some free time we intended to do 'Umrah and entered ihram
from Jeddah. Is this permissible, or do we have to go to the miqaat of
as-Sayl and enter ihram from there?
He replied: If you had decided to do 'umrah before travelling, and
from the time you started your journey to Jeddah your intention was to
do 'umrah, then what you have to do is enter ihram from the miqaat,
because the intention to do 'umrah had already been formed. But if the
decision to do 'umrah was not made until afteryou had settled in
Jeddah, then you should enter ihram from Jeddah.
But if your intention wasnot fixed, in the sense that you were not
sure, then this uncertainty means that you had not firmly decided to
do 'umrah. Based on that, if you made your mind up when you were
closer (to Makkah) than the miqaat, you can enter ihram from the place
where you formed your intention. And Allah knows best.
End quote from Majallat al-Buhooth al-Islamiyyah, 60/95
Secondly:
If a person passes the miqaat, intending to do Hajj or 'umrah, then he
does not enter ihram from the miqaat, he has to go back to the
miqaatthat he passed and enterihram from there. If he does not go
back, he hasto offer a sacrifice for each time that he passedit.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked about a person
who was obligedto offer a sacrifice because he entered ihram from
Jeddah after passing the miqaat, and he has made this mistake several
times – what does he have to do? Should he offer one sacrifice and
will that be sufficient, or is the answer something otherthan that?
He replied: He has to offer a sacrifice for each occasion, to be
slaughtered in Makkah for the poor, if he passed the miqaat intending
to do Hajj or 'umrah, then he entered ihram from Jeddah. One seventh
of a camel or one seventh of a cow is acceptable as a sacrifice for
that. He also has to repent to Allah, may He be glorified, from that,
because it is not permissible for a Muslim to pass the miqaat,
intending to do Hajj or 'Umrah, without entering ihraam, because the
Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "And these
miqaats are for the people at those very places, and besides them for
those who come through those places, and are not residents thereof,
with the intention of performing Hajj and 'Umrah"; and because Ibn
'Abbaas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Whoever omits a ritual
(of Hajj or 'umrah) or forgets it, let him offer a sacrifice.
End quote from Majmoo'al-Fataawa, 17/12
He has to try hard to remember how many times he has to offer
sacrifices for, until he thinks it most likely that he has discharged
his duty.
Thirdly:
If a woman sees the tuhr(signal of the end of menses) that she usually
sees at the end of her period, whether that is complete dryness or the
white discharge, whatever usually signals the end of her period, and
she purifies herself and does tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah)
and sa'i (going between as-Safa and al-Marwah), or praysand fasts,
then after thatshe becomes uncertain about the state of purity on
which she based those acts of worship, she should not pay any
attention to that uncertainty and she does not have to do anything,
because uncertainty after completing an act of worship does not have
any impact, so long as she started it when she was certain about her
situation, on the basis ofwhat she usually sees at the end of her
menses.
But if she was hasty and was not sure whether her menses had ended
before she started 'umrah, and she did not sees what she usually sees
every time her period ends, then after that she began to doubt whether
her menses hadended, as is the case in this question, then her 'umrah
is not complete, because the basic principle is that she was still
menstruating and she did not know whether her period has ended. So she
has to avoid all the things that are prohibited during ihram, the most
important of which is intercourse with her husband, because she is
still in a state of ihram until she goes back to Makkah, does tawaaf
and saa'i, and cuts her hair, then exits her ihram.
If she did any of the actions that are prohibited during ihrambefore
that, she is excused for them because she thought that her 'umrah had
ended.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said: With regard
to what she has done of the things that are prohibited (during ihram),
let us assume that her husband had intercourse with her, and
intercourse during ihram is the most seriousof the prohibited actions;
however there is no blame on her because she was unaware of the
ruling. Ifa person does one of theactions that are prohibited during
ihramout of ignorance or because he forgot or was forced to do it,
there is no blame on him.
End quote from Majmoo'al-Fataawa, 21/351
And Allah knows best.