The punishment for breaking the fast in Ramadan with no excuse

The punishment for breaking the fast in Ramadan with no excuse

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Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

The punishment for breaking the fast in Ramadan with no excuse

I do not fast. Will I be punished on the Day of Resurrection?.

Praise be to Allah.  

Fasting in Ramadan is one of the pillars on which Islam is built. Allah tells us that He has prescribed it for the believers of this ummah [nation], as He prescribed it for those who came before them. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious”

[al-Baqarah 2:183] 

“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Sawm (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allah is the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him”

[al-Baqarah 2:185] 

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Does Allah delay the response to du’aa’ for the one whom He loves?

Does Allah delay the response to du’aa’ for the one whom He loves?

هل من أحبه الله أخر عنه إجابة دعائه ؟

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Cheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

الشيخ محمد صالح المنجد

Translation: Islam Question and Answer website

Format: Islamhouse website

ترجمة: موقع الإسلام سؤال وجواب

2014 - 1435

Does Allaah delay the response to du’aa’ for the one whom He loves?

I know there is a hadith qudsi that says in it that Allah (swt) told Gabrael (PBUH) that when a slave of His makes dua, and He likes this slave, he doesn't give him his request so that He can hear his repetition of the dua over and over. But if He doesnt like this slave, He tells Gabrael to give him what he wants so He dont hear his voice. My question is.. is that in every case? or are there exceptions?
This is the situation, i was a sinner and i repented and ive gone a long way. al-hamdolillah. i dont do da'wah because im busy with studying and helping my mother with my brothers and sisters, but i do send emails very often with important facts about Islam, reminders, teachings about 'Aqeedah and Fiqh, and stories that can serve as a reminder and lesson to all of us. I (al-hamdolilah) am always saying athkaar, all day long and especially "laa ilaha illa allah wahddaho la shareeka lah, lahom al-mol wa laho al-hamd wa howa 'ala kulli shay'ean qadeer" I say that all day,, and i also always make dua for me and for others. And recently ive noticed that most of the dua's i make happen soon after i pray them. al-hamdolillah, i say, but still i'm afraid that this is a sign that im not one of those that Allah likes. (I ask allah that this is not the case) And that Allah gives me what i prayed for so He (swt) doesnt hear my voice. Maybe it is because of my past? I dont know but wallahi this subject is really worrying me... I try so much to do everything that is right and to make up for my past...

 

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Why doesnt Allah answer our duaas?

Why doesnt Allah answer our duaas?

لماذا لا يستجيب الله لدعائنا ؟

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Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

محمد صالح المنجد

Translation: Islam Question and Answer website

Format: Islamhouse website

ترجمة: موقع الإسلام سؤال وجواب

2014 - 1435

Why doesnt Allaah answer our duaas?

Why doesn't allah answer our duas ?

Praise be to Allaah.

Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

“Du’aa’s and ta’awwudhaat [prayers seeking refuge with Allaah] are like a weapon, and a weapon is only as good as the person who is using it; it is not merely the matter of how sharp it is. If the weapon is perfect and free of faults, and the arm of the person using it is strong, and there is nothing stopping him, then he can lay waste the enemy. But if any of these three features is lacking, then the effect will be lacking accordingly.”

(al-Daa’ wa’l-Dawaa’, p. 35).

From this it will be clear that there is an etiquette and rulings which must be fulfilled, in the du’aa’ and in the person making the du’aa’. There are also things that may prevent the du’aa’ reaching Allaah or being answered – these things must be removed from the person making the du’aa’ and from the du’aa’. When all of these conditions are fulfilled, then the du’aa’ may be answered.

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Fatawa on the Rulings of the Adhaan

Fatawa on the Rulings of the

Adhaan

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Title:Fatawa on the Rulings of the Adhaan

Language:English

Authorship:Abdullah Bin Abdur-Rahman AL-Jibreen - Muhammad Bin AbdulRahman Al-Areefi

Publisher:Memphis Dawah

Short Discription:Rulings concerning different aspects of the Adhaan.

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Sincerity in Hajj

Title:Sincerity in Hajj

Language:English

Iftaa:Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Othaimeen

Short Discription:A significant fatwa by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh Al ’Uthaimeen relating the importance of sincerity in hajj to be accepted by Allah. He also mentions that there is nothing wrong with a person seeking the bounty of Allah by doing business whilst travelling to the Sacred House.

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Question:

How can the pilgrim be sincere towards Allaah in performing the rituals? If he wants to do business and seek to earn a living as well as doing Hajj, does that mean that he is not being sincere towards Allaah?

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Things that are forbidden in ihraam

Title:Things that are forbidden in ihraam

Language:English

Iftaa:Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Othaimeen

Publisher: Islam : Question & Answer Website

Short Discription:What are the things that the muhrim must avoid?

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Things that are forbidden in ihraam

What are the things that the muhrim must avoid?

Praise be to Allaah.

The things which are forbidden in ihraam are things which a person must refrain from doing because of being in ihraam. They are:

1 – Shaving the hair of the head, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“and do not shave your heads until the Hady [sacrificial animal] reaches the place of sacrifice”[al-Baqarah 2:196]

The scholars added to the prohibition on shaving the head the prohibition on shaving any hair on the body, and on trimming or cutting the nails.

2 – Using perfume after entering ihraam, whether on one’s clothes or body, or in one's food or when washing the deceased muhrim or in any way whatsoever. Using perfume is forbidden in ihraam because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said concerning a man whose camel trampled him to death, “Wash him with water and lotus leaves and shroud him in his two garments, but do not cover his head or perfume him with hanoot.” Hanoot is a mixture of perfumes that is usually applied to the deceased.

3 – Intercourse, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“So whosoever intends to perform Hajj therein (by assuming Ihraam), then he should not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commit sin, nor dispute unjustly during the Hajj”[al-Baqarah 2:197]

4 – Touching one’s wife with desire, because this comes under the general meaning of the phrase “he should not have sexual relations (with his wife)”, and because it is not permissible for the muhrim (person in ihraam) to get married or to propose marriage – so it is more likely that it is not permissible for him to touch his wife with desire.

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Woman doing Hajj with a group of women and with no mahram

Title:Woman doing Hajj with a group of women and with no mahram

Language:English

Iftaa:Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher:Question & Answer Website

Short Discription:A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding: "A woman says: I live in the Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia) because I work here. I went for Hajj last year, and there were with me two of my female colleagues, but there was no mahram with us. What is the ruling concerning that?."

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Woman doing Hajj with a group of women and with no mahram

A woman says: I live in the Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia) because I work here. I went for Hajj last year, and there were with me two of my female colleagues, but there was no mahram with us. What is the ruling concerning that?.

Praise be to Allah.  

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Her period came before she reached the meeqaat, so she went to Jeddah, then she wanted to do ‘Umrah. From where should she enter ihraam?

Title:Her period came before she reached the meeqaat, so she went to Jeddah, then she wanted to do ‘Umrah. From where should she enter ihraam?

Language:English

Iftaa:Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher:www.islamqa.info - Islam : Question & Answer Website

Short Discription:A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding: “A woman came from Yemen with the intention of doing ‘Umrah, but before she reached the meeqaat she saw menstrual blood, so she went to Jeddah and stayed there for a week. Now she wants to do ‘Umrah. Should she enter ihraam from Jeddah or go to the meeqaat of Yalamlam and enter ihraam from there?."

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Her period came before she reached the meeqaat, so she went to Jeddah, then she wanted to do ‘Umrah. From where should she enter ihraam?

A woman came from Yemen with the intention of doing ‘Umrah, but before she reached the meeqaat she saw menstrual blood, so she went to Jeddah and stayed there for a week. Now she wants to do ‘Umrah. Should she enter ihraam from Jeddah or go to the meeqaat of Yalamlam and enter ihraam from there?.

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Reason for circulating the Ka’bah counterclockwise

Reason for circulating the Ka’bah counterclockwise

Title:Reason for circulating the Ka’bah counterclockwise

Language:English

Iftaa:Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Publisher:www.islamqa.info - Islam : Question & Answer Website

Short Discription:I would like to know the signifigance and purpose of walking around the Kaabar Sha’rif. Why is it to be kept to the left? Is the walking only done at Mecca or is it done on a daily basis as well? Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

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Reason for circulating the Ka'bah counterclockwise

سبب جعل الكعبة عن يسار الطائفين

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Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

محمد صالح المنجد

Reason for circulating the Ka'bah counterclockwise

I would like to know the signifigance and purpose of walking around the Kaabar Sha'rif. Why is it to be kept to the left? Is the walking only done at Mecca or is it done on a daily basis as well?

Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Praise be to Allaah.

The basic reason for keeping the Ka'bah on one’s left when performing tawaaf (circumbabulation) is to follow the suit of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Following the Prophet has been ordained in the Qur’aan (interpretation of the meaning):

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Important Fatwas Regarding The Rites of Hajj and Umrah

Important Fatwas Regarding The Rites of Hajj and Umrah

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Title:Important Fatwas Regarding The Rites of Hajj and Umrah

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Authorship:Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz

Translation:Muhammad Raqeb Aldeen Ahmad Husain

Reviewing:Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Short Discription:These are some questions, concerning the rites of Hajj and Umrah asked by some of our brothers. The answers to these questions are as follow.

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Doing Hajj and ‘Umrah on behalf of another

Doing Hajj and Umrah on behalf of another

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Title:Doing Hajj and ‘Umrah on behalf of another

Language:English

Iftaa:The Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, Da’wah and Guidance

Short Discription:Can one living here in saudi Arabia do Umrah by the name of any person living in home country.
A) If the person is capable of coming here in the future.
B) If th person cannot come here for any reasons like economy or health?

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Doing Hajj and ‘Umrah on behalf of another

Can one living here in saudi Arabia do Umrah by the name of any person living in home country.

A) If the person is capable of coming herevin the future.

B) If teh person cannot come here for any reasons like economy or health?

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Did the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) perform Hajj without a mahram?

Did the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) perform Hajj without a mahram?

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هل حجت زوجات النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بدون محرم ؟

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Iftaa:Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid

Short Discription:A question answered by Shaikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid regarding: ”The wives of the holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) performed Haj many times after his death. Can this be taken as a daleel that a woman may perform Haj without a mahram but with a group of women who have their Mahrams with them.”

Did the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) perform Hajj without a mahram?

The wives of the holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) performed Hajj many times after his death. Can this be taken as a daleel that a woman may perform Hajj without a mahram but with a group of women who have their Mahrams with them.

Praise be to Allah.

The correct scholarly view is that that of the Hanafis and Hanbalis who say that it is not permissible for a woman to travel for Hajj or for any other purpose without a mahram, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “No woman should travel except with a mahram.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (1862) and Muslim (1341). 

This has already been discussed in the answers to questions no. 3098, 34380 and 47029. 

But some scholars, such as the Shaafa’is and Maalikis, and some of the salaf, were of the view that it is permissible for a woman to travel for Hajj without a mahram, if she travels with a trustworthy group. 

They quoted as evidence that which the questioner mentions, that the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did Hajj without a mahram. That is mentioned in the report narrated by al-Bukhaari (1860), that ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allah be pleased with him) gave permission to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) during the last Hajj that he performed, and he sent ‘Uthmaan ibn ‘Affaan and ‘Abd al-Rahmaan ibn ‘Awf with them. 

The scholars who hold the first view quote a number of things as evidence, including the following: 

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Important Fatwas Regarding The Rites of Hajj and Umrah

Important Fatwas Regarding The Rites of

Hajj and Umrah

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Title:Important Fatwas Regarding The Rites of Hajj and Umrah

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Authorship:Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz

Translation:Muhammad Raqeb Aldeen Ahmad Husain

Reviewing:Muhammad AbdulRaoof

Short Discription:These are some questions, concerning the rites of Hajj and Umrah asked by some of our brothers. The answers to these questions are as follow.

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