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Session Details
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Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal Nadvi
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Director and Imam of Al-Falah Islamic Center, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
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Fatwas on Hajj
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Wednesday,Jan 12 ,2005
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Makkah
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16:00...To...
17:30
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From... 13:00...To...14:30
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Brothers and sisters, the session has already started. You can submit your questions. Please, make your questions short and clear so as to help us answer all your questions.
Yours,
Islam Online Fatwa Editing Desk.
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Affan
- Sri Lanka
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As you may know due to the recent tidal waves (Tsunami) in the south Asia Sri Lanka was badly affected. Particularly the Muslim villages in the southern and the eastern part of the island were severely damaged. Thousands of Muslims became orphans, widows and homeless. The houses and their belongings were lost. Shelter, clothing, food and medicine are the urgent need of the hour. Christian missionaries busy helping people of all kind of faiths. At the meantime, the Muslims in Sri Lanka are looking forward to the Hajj festivities where cattle will be slaughtered (udhiyah) as a part of the festival. A lot of money will be spent on buying cattle for this purpose. Is there a way in which as per Islamic Shari`ah, (through new Islamic ijtihad) the money spent on buying cattle for udhiyah can be diverted to fulfill the above needs of the Muslim people affected by the tidal waves.
Further, there were no celebrations at all during the dawn of the New Year since the country is in the state of mourning due to the disaster. Therefore, we think it might not be appropriate for Muslims to slaughter cattle particularly Sri Lanka being a country where Buddhist are the majority who has been opposing the slaughter of cattle. We would appreciate if you could issue the fatwa as soon as possible since we do not have the time to let the people know of such fatwa otherwise.
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
First of all, ijtihad means to apply the meaning of a text in making analogy, it is not to cancel any established hukm or Shari`ah or to modify it. So, the sacrifice is a Shari`ah (symbol or ritual) of Islam, and therefore it is not acceptable to replace it with other act of `ibadah, just as Salah, Zakah, etc. each ritual has its own application.
In the meantime, it is our duty to make the meat of the sacrifice reach the poor and the needy in all parts of the world. For example, the Islamic Development Bank distributes udhiyah all over the world.
Furthermore, we should not use the term "mourning" as we Muslims are obliged to make du'a' and try to assist everybody in need.
You can also read:
Donating Udhiyah Meat to Tsunami Victims
Allah Almighty knows best.
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mourad
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When will be the wakfat on the mount `Arafat and `Eidul-Adha this year?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
As announced by Saudi authorities, the wuquf of `Arafat will be on Thursday; therefore, Eid-ul-Adha will be on Friday. May you have a blessed Eid.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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azizah
- United Kingdom
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student
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Hello Sheikh, I hear people all the time say "don't buy from McDonalds or Nestle products because it helps people in Israel" I even read it in some Islamic websites, should I boycott these products?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
If it is proven that any company supports the occupation of Palestine, then it is a duty to boycott it in any way, especially not buying their products. What matters is how to make this boycott more effective.
You can also read:
Boycotting Israeli and American Goods
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Salmah
- Ghana
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trader
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What is the time of this year's `Arafah as well as `Eidul-Adha going to fall? Different sites seems to be giving different dates.
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
The Day of `Arafah always falls on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, so whatever time difference would be, it will never fall in another day. The Saudi authorities announced that the starting of Dhul-Hijjah is Wednesday, so the wuquf of `Arafah will be on Thursday, in sha' Allah.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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fadwa
- Lybia
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Teacher
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As-salamu `alaikum. May Allah reward you dear sir for your efforts. My question is, the past few days I read an article about how French Muslim ladies were denied Hajj visas by the Saudi authorities. Those authorities claim that it is haram for a woman to travel alone, could you please shed light on this issue for I cannot imagine that the Saudis take such actions without having a very strong basis, please could you clarify this for me.
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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
As a lady, among the conditions to be qualified for Hajj is to travel in the company of mahram, or a person that is permanently prohibited to marry that lady. However, according to the Shafi'i school of fiqh, it is acceptable that a trustworthy group of women to perform the Hajj together without having a male mahram. But, the Saudi authorities are applying this rule held by the majority of scholars and they issue visa for Hajj eligible people based on this rule.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Maryam Osama
- United States
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student
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As-salamu `alaykum. I am 15 years old live in America. My mum wants me to marry my cousin (17 years) who is in Saudi Arabia and I don't mind. But the easiest way to communicate is through e-mail. Should I send him e-mails or would this be haram? I won't send him anything against Islam, I just want to know him before we get married. Is that ok??
Many Thanks.
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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Yes, it will be Ok as long as to you abide by the Islamic etiquettes and discuss the issue that concerns both of you in a polite, gentle, Islamic manner. You are allowed to get to know him without exceeding the limits.
You can also read:
Qualities to Look for in a Spouse
The Philosophy of Marriage in Islam
Allah Almighty knows best.
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imtiyaz
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My sister-in-law is a widow, she is about 55 years of age and wants to go to Hajj. I am intending to go on Hajj with my wife, she i.e. my sister-in-law also wants to accompany us. Is it ok in the Shari`ah?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Hajj is not mandatory on your sister-in-law because you are not considered to be a mahram for her. So, she is supposed to take her son, uncle, brother etc. to accompany her during the journey.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Shabeer
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Dear brother. I intend to do Hajj for my mother. Is it possible that I perform the `Umrah for myself and do the Hajj rituals for my mother or is it necessary that I do both the rituals for my mother?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
It depends of the type of Hajj you are doing. If you already performed Hajj for yourself, then you may perform it on your mother's behalf.
Now, if you are making the Ifrad type of Hajj (Hajj only without `Umrah), so you will perform Hajj first and then you can make `Umrah for yourself. But if you are making tamatu' or qiran (Hajj and `Umrah combined), then you are supposed to make the `Umrah first and then you can make another `Umrah for yourself if you want.
You can also read:
Hajj: Step by Step
Allah Almighty knows best.
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David
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Sirs, my life is destroyed and in financial ruins. I have lost my home and everything. How can Islam help me to put my life in order again? Is hopelessness and desperation an act of Satan?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Yes, of course… Hopelessness is a basic feeling from the Shaitan and a result of the weakness of faith. Islam can for sure put your life in order.
To loose something does mean the end of life. It means you are put through some trials by Allah, who says, (Surely we have created mankind in hardship.) (Al-Balad 90 : 4 ).
So, to struggle against despair and hopelessness is an act Islam. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says: "Allah would help him who helps himself."
So, as a believer you are supposed to thank Allah for any situation that happens to you, and every possible means to overcome your problem, and then put your trust in Allah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says: Be mindful of Allah, and he will assist you.
You can also read:
Tips and Steps to Increase Taqwa (Piety)
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Sabihah
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I am a revert to Islam and I have no Muslim family. Thus, I have no mahram. Is there any way I can go for Hajj?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
You should accompany any Muslim family or a group of sisters, but you should contact the Saudi embassy and explain the whole situation for them and they should be able in sha' Allah to assist you.
You can also read:
Woman Traveling to Hajj Without Mahram
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Nadia
- United States
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If you're following the Shafi`ie madhab when making Hajj, what would you do different than people of other madhabs. I understand that the madhabs all take from the same sources, Qur'an and Sunnah.
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
There is no much of a difference, but if you are making tamatu' or qiran, then according to the Shafi`ie school, you only need to do one sa'y for both Hajj and `Umrah. Another difference in the Shafi`ie school is when performing the actions of the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, it is acceptable to do them without order.
You can also read:
Hajj: Step by Step
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Mustafa Alamoudi
- Yemen
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Dear scholar. This is my third attempt to get an answer about questions related to Hajj. First question: My parents live in an Arab countries where needy people can benefit of the sacrificial animal, therefore instead of slaughtering in where I live, I am sending the money to them so that they can do it on my behalf. I work among people who have a controversial ideas about the Islam due to the current events done by some Muslims. So am I still obliged to abide by not shaving or trimming the beard?
Second question: What is the overall rule about shaving the beard though it is a sunnah mu'akkadah. How do we interpret the verse: Wa maa atakum arrasuul fa khudhuuh wa maa nahaakum anhu fa inta hu or (And whatsoever the messenger giveth you, take it. And whatsoever he forbiddeth, abstain (from it). And keep your duty to Allah. Lo! Allah is stern in reprisal.) (Al-Hashr 59: 7), regarding this issue and in general?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
As for the first question, you are allowed to send money and appoint a wakeel or proxy to slaughter the udhiyah on your behalf. This is highly recommended especially when it is more beneficial for the poor and needy in country you want to send to.
Regarding the second question, you quoted yourself this aya which means we have to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in all his practices. The beard is one of the highly stressed and recommended practices of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). So, you are supposed to follow it unless there is an imminent danger against you and not just expectation or assumption.
You can also read:
Islamic Guidance on Growing Beard
Islamic Ruling on Growing Beard
Allah Almighty knows best.
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ali
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Should we slaughter udhiyah in Iraq or Palestine? Which is better?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
It is better not to specify the country and you leave this issue for the charitable or relief organization you are appointing because they know better which country needs more donations.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Naveed
- Pakistan
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student
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Why Qur'an does not mentioned the Blood Sacrifice system of Old Testament?
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
I don't understand your question, but if you meant to ask about the blood sacrifice known as udhiyah in Islam, it is also known in the Old Testament but according to the story of the Bible, the sacrificed boy was Isaac and not Ishmael as believed in Islam.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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rana
- United States
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Sorry my question is not on your subject but please I really need your help. I have a sister- in-law who is divorced eighteen years ago and she has a daughter was in high school when they came to the USA to finish her studies the problem started two and a half years ago when they came to stay for few months until the mother gets married and she never did yet and I will not be patient any more as I need my privacy back again.
My question is do I have the right to ask my husband this or not believe me I want to help them but my sister- in-law is so picky and I think its going to take years for her to get married and father and mother still alive.
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Your husband is the wali of his sister, so she needs his support as there is no member of the family living there. But from your side, your privacy is your right and you can simply ask your husband to handle the situation in a way that serves both causes together, for example by moving or renting two-level house or something like that.
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Sami
- Malaysia
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Respected scholar, we heard news that survivors from Asia Tsunami disaster are in need of cash more than meat. Is it permissible to donate money, not sacrifice, to tsunami-hit Asian victims? Please answer in detail? Wa jazakum Allah khairan
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Udhiyah is an Islamic ritual. It has certain way of application. It is meant for slaughtering the sheep. Therefore, it cannot be replaced by donation.
However, udhiyah is not the only charitable act you can do. You are allowed to send as many sadaqat as possible, with no restriction.
You can also read:
Donating Udhiyah Meat to Tsunami Victims
Allah Almighty knows best.
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Editor
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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Brothers and sisters, we are so sorry for not answering all your questions because the time is over. We apologize for any inconvenience. Do keep in touch. Join us in coming sessions.
Yours,
Islam Online Fatwa Editing Desk.
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