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“O believers! Protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones, overseen by formidable and severe angels, who never disobey whatever Allah orders—always doing as commanded.” (Qur’an 66:6)

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Ramadan Day 17: Share what you learn with your family

*17th of Ramadan*
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*Heart Health: Enjoining good and forbidding evil*
“You are the best community ever raised for humanity—you encourage good, forbid evil, and believe in Allah.” (Qur’an 3:110)

It’s an obligation in Islam, as it’s a way for Muslims to strengthen the community with Islam, by permitting good and hastening towards it, and forbidding evil and alienating it, the attributes of enjoining good and forbidding evil:
Generosity and tolerance
Mercy and tenderness
Forgiveness and patience
Talking to people based on their level
Considering priorities: so roots before branches, obligations before volunteering and faith before action.
Considering timing
Giving and not taking
Continuity and invention: Example: By finding new ways for Dawah, because people can get bored
Being based on knowledge
Being a leading example
Taking initiative
Optimism

Finally, Dawah for Allah is for every Muslim and you don’t have to be a scholar to do it.

*The Qur’an*
“˹It is˺ Allah ˹Who˺ has sent down the best message—a Book of perfect consistency and repeated lessons—which causes the skin ˹and hearts˺ of those who fear their Lord to tremble, then their skin and hearts soften at the mention of ˹the mercy of˺ Allah.” (Qur’an 39:22)

The Qur’an is the speech of Allah which was sent down to The Blessed Prophet Muhammed (saw) with the angle Gabriel, to teach and as a miracle, which reciting it is a form of worship, transmitted to us in certain chains, starting from Surat Al Fatiha to Surat An Nas.

Believing in the Qur’an is a necessity in Islam and ignorance in the Qur’an is unacceptable.

Here is a summary of the issue of the creation of the Qur’an;
When we hear about holy books we instantly know that these books came after not existing, which mean they happened, happening means they are created, or else it would mean things can happen without a creator which is impossible.

No one argues that the Qur’an is not the essence of Allah or a part of the essence of Allah, and if we agree that it’s not Allah, then it must be created, Allah says: “Allah is the Creator of all things), and created means took from not existing to existence.” (Qur’an 39:62)

-Some say the Qur’an is an attribute of Allah, we reply: it’s not an attribute rather it’s an effect of his attribute, as the attribute cannot separate from whom it’s attributed to, or for it to be in a place, Allah says: “In fact, this is a glorious Quran، ˹recorded˺ in a Preserved Tablet.” (Qur’an 85:21-22) and said: “But this ˹Quran˺ is ˹a set of˺ clear revelations ˹preserved˺ in the hearts of those gifted with knowledge.” (Qur’an 29:49)

We say the Qur’an is an effect of his attributes because it wouldn’t be created without his power, will and knowledge, just like any other creation, but we don’t say that they are also eternal.

A reply to those who say that the Qur’an is the speech of Allah we say: The Qur’an is the speech of Allah, and there are two types of speech attributed to Allah:
        The ability to say and it’s to deny muteness
        An effect of the attribute, and it’s what is created as a speech, mixing between the two is like mixing between knowledge and the known or seeing with the seen..etc

There are texts that show the Qur’an is created: “Whatever new reminder comes to them from their Lord, they only listen to it jokingly.” (Qur’an 21:2) The word reminder refers to the Qur’an and the word محدث comes in the object form مفعول به meaning happened, happening and eternally existing are opposites.

Allah says: “Certainly, We have made it a Quran in Arabic so perhaps you will understand.” (Qur’an 43:3) The word made in the verse also doesn’t support the idea that the Qur’an is uncreated

For who say that the Qur’an is not created rather it’s sent down منزل, it’s a really weak argument that can be used against them, as “sending down” is moving from a place to another, and this only is possible for the creation, but if they are still convinced that the Qur’an is sent down and not created they should also believe that water, iron and cattle are uncreated, Allah says: “and We send down pure water from the sky.” (Qur’an 25:48), “And We sent down iron with its great might, benefits for humanity.” (Qur’an 57:25) and “And He sent down for you four pairs of cattle.” (Qur’an 39:6)

In conclusion, this issue is just a Fitna for the Islamic Ummah, and we shouldn’t spend 90% of our time on it. We only discuss it because some sects excommunicate the people of Haqq and Istiqamah for it, so we had to scientifically refute them. We do not excommunicate those who believe the Qur’an is eternal or uncreated. This issue was not discussed among the righteous companions. This issue came about later, and each side deduces its proofs and evidence.

After carefully weighing the arguments and proofs that each side presented, the position that the Qur’an was brought from non-being into being is the position that the Ibadi coalesced around.

Also, when constantly attacked over the issue, our senior scholar did offer to have a public debate or symposium with all the Muslim scholars and media, and the other side declined the offer.

For those who want to read more on the issue you may read here:

*Exiting difference in opinion*
As a precaution in the matters of religion *** going from doubt to certainty

When there is a difference in opinion it’s always better to take the safer one as long as it doesn’t contradict Qur’an or Sunnah

The 1st opinion: (You will go to hell if you do X)
the 2nd opinion: (It’s fine if you do X)

Which opinion would you choose?

For example: the issue of Isbal…-trailing the garment below the ankles.

1- If your garment is below the ankle without arrogance it’s fine

2- If your garment is below the ankle your prayer is not acceptable, and you will go to hell if you don’t repent

If you take the 1st opinion and the 2nd turns out to be correct you will be in a very dangerous situation, if you take the 2nd opinion and the 1st turns out to be correct you will be fine.

Thus the wise and pragmatic believer does not play with fire.

The 2nd opinion is safer, as there is no necessity for any person to drag his dress anyways.

This is not about the issue of Isbal, this is a general idea which should be applied in all issues of Khilaf.

May Allah (swt) Guide the Ummah!

May Allah (swt) Forgive the Ummah!

“And ˹surely˺ your Lord will give so much to you that you will be pleased.” (Qur’an 93:5)

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Ramadan Day 15: What will Allah gives us and do we actually deserve it?

*15th of Ramadan*
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*Heart Health: Contemplation*
“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the day and night there are signs for people of reason, ˹They are˺ those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides, and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth ˹and pray˺, “Our Lord! You have not created ˹all of˺ this without purpose. Glory be to You! Protect us from the torment of the Fire.” (Qur’an 3:190-191)

Thinking about the creation of Allah (swt) carefully is one of the greatest kinds of worship, it’s a way for the believer to rank up to the level of ‘Ihsan’; which is to worship Allah as if you see him, so if you don’t see him he sees you.

How can I contemplate?
Firstly, think about the glory of Allah and the perfection of his creation, how gems come from mountains, how some animals fly and some walk, how the sea has wonders multiple time more than land, how a sperm changes to different forms and stages in a woman’s body before becoming a strong human, how about the wonders of the heavens and earth and what is in between, do you know that your knowledge you know about the universe is like a drop in the ocean?

Then think about the hereafter, in the paradise, its trees, blessings, rivers and continuous possession, then about hell, its levels, scenes, chains, boiling water and the ugliness of the Zabaniah (hell angles)

Then contemplate you body, look at your tounge, do you use it for lying, backbiting and gossip?, look at your belly, did it eat the Haram? did it eat too much? then look at your gaze, does it look at Haram? them look at you worship, how do you perform it? how do you save it from reduction?

and so on.

*Angles*
“Whoever is an enemy of Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel, and Michael, then ˹let them know that˺ Allah is certainly the enemy of the disbelievers.” (Qur’an 2:98)

We believe there are angles:
They are from the creation of Allah
They are made from light
They do different tasks such as:
 Carry the throne
 Teach messengers
  Ask for forgiveness for the righteous
  Guard hell and heaven
   Write down deeds
   Fight along side with the believers
   among other things…
They are infallible, so they only worship Allah
They do not have desires, so they do not eat, drink, marry, sleep…etc
Their type is different than us, Jinns, animals, or any other creation, they are just a separate type of creation.
Do not describe them with human attributes, they are just creation of Allah which obey him!

We have no concept such as fallen angels. Their dhikr – remembrance of Allah (swt) oscillates with such intensity that nothing comes to them but the commands of Allah and to fulfill them diligently.

*Permissible things when fasting*
I will mention a list of permissible things when fasting, We will not go into details so if you have a question about some point you can ask insh’Allah:

Showering
Using perfumes
Swallowing the saliva
Tasting food (Example: you are preparing food for the fasting people you want to ensure the presentation of the food is palpable and pleasant for those going to break their fast)
Chewing food
Tooth extraction
Blood tests and blood donation
Anesthetization
Using ointment and external body creams/medicines
Cutting nails and body hair
Kissing

Half of the month have gone by with the speed of light, it’s a good time to reflect, how did I spend the first half? Did I profiteer from the mountains of increased rewards in Ramadan? did I have any shortcomings in some area? prayer? Reciting Qur’an? etc…

Finding these areas in the first half would help you spend the second half better in obedience. The second half is more bountiful in rewards, so make sure to not miss the opportunity.

May Allah accept our fasting, du’a, Salah, Qiam, Sujud, Ruku’, charity and All our good deeds

May Allah (swt) Guide the Ummah!

May Allah (swt) Forgive the Ummah!

“Great is hatred in the sight of Allah that you say what you do not do.” (Qur’an 61:3)

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Ramadan Day 14: Be more concerned about your own condition and by doing so it will influence those around you.

*14th of Ramadan*
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*Heart health: Making the most of your time*
The Blessed Prophet (saw) said: “seize five before five”.

1)Your youth before your old age.

Your health before your sickness.

Your wealth before your poverty.

Your free time before your busyness.

Your life before your death.

And the Blessed Prophet (saw) said: “Two blessings many people are losing in: health and free time.” As well as: “No son of Adam’s feet will go in the day of judgement before being asked about four:

a) His life what he spent it on.

b) His youth in what he used it.

c) His wealth where he got it from and where he spent it.

d) His deeds what he did with it.

In the modern time a great example of spending time in constant worship is the teacher Shaykh Humood Assawafi -may Allah bless him-, you will see him sometimes giving a lesson, sometimes giving a speech, sometimes answering Shari’a questions with his phone, sometimes doing trips, contests and lectures for his students of knowledge, and all his time is spent in worship even at the time for eating.

*Every believer will be passing through hell?*

Allah says: “Surely those for whom We have destined the finest reward will be kept far away from Hell, not even hearing the slightest hissing from it. And they will delight forever in what their souls desire.” (Qur’an 21:101-102)

Thus, the believers will never even come close to hell, let alone passing through it.

Those who use the verse:

“And there is none of you except he will come to it. This is upon your Lord an inevitability decreed.” (Qur’an 19:71)

This is obviously not for the believers as can be seen from the previous verses.

“So by your Lord, We will surely gather them and the devils; then We will bring them to be present around Hell upon their knees. Then We will surely extract from every sect those of them who were worst against the Most Merciful in insolence. Then, surely it is We who are most knowing of those most worthy of burning therein. ” (Qur’an 19:68-70)

If it’s said: but Allah says in the next verse (Then We will rescue those who were devout, leaving the wrongdoers there on their knees) meaning that the devout will be included.

The answer: In Arabic we can’t use the word rescue for who fell in the matter, but rescuing happens before that, and the word *then* in Arabic doesn’t always refer to chronological order, rather ranking order, and there are many proofs from the Qur’an.

An example is in the 70th verse of the same Surah where Allah says: (And We truly know best who is most deserving of burning in it) the word here is translated to *and* the Arabic is ثم meaning then, but of course Allah’s knowledge doesn’t change with time, so _then_ in the verse doesn’t represent chronological order.

For those who want to read more on this topic you can read the following article:

*Exceptions in Impurities*

1- The faeces of eaten animals is pure from a legal point of view. Not pure to eat (obviously).

2- Dead animal’s wool, tanned leather, hair, fur, and feather tips, this only applies to eaten animals based on the majority view of Ibadi scholars.

3- From the dead animals: locusts and fish, they can be eaten when dead.

4- Dead insects that do not have flowing blood.

5- A fetus whose mother was Islamically slaughtered.

6- Two bloods: liver and spleen.

6- The hunted prey: You should say the name of Allah before releasing the hunting animal, spear, arrow or rifle, if you found the animal dead it’s halal to eat, and if you found it alive you should slaughter it the normal way

and Allah knows best

May Allah (swt) Guide the Ummah!

May Allah (swt) Forgive the Ummah!