Dehleez-e-Islam

First revelation

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How the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) </h3>
The Qur’an is a guidance from Allah for all human beings.Allah revealed it to Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) who is the very last prophet. The Qur’an is in the Arabic language, the language of the Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) . It is the same now, word for word, as it was revealed. 
The angel Hazrat Jibreel, (A.S), brought the Qur’an to the Holy Prophet(PBUH). 
The angel lives close to Allah and brought His message to earth, to the Prophet. 
The angel is huge in his real form. He is so enormous that he fills the whole horizon in every direction. And the Holy Prophet(PBUH) did see him in that form later. But at first he saw the angel in the form of a human. The angel can appear in any shape he wants.The Holy Prophet(PBUH). was very frightened that such an unusual thing should happen to him. 
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). lived in the city of Makkah in the huge desert land of Arabia. Most of the people then worshipped idols. They thought that the idols would help them to come closer to Allah. But the idols could not move or speak or do anything at all. The people of Makkah were in a terrible state. They treated the poor really badly. They were very cruel to them. They treated women in an awful way. Just think, they used to bury little baby girls alive. They were afraid that Allah could not provide for them. They argued and fought amongst themselves dreadfully. 
The Holy Prophet(PBUH) disliked the way that his people were living a great deal. He was very concerned for them. He used to go to a cave called Hira on the mountain of Nur, just outside Makkah, to fast and to pray. He surely must have thought a lot about the state of his people as well. 
It was in the year 610 A.D during the month called Ramadan, that the first revelation came to him. He was forty years old at that time. The angel came before him as he was sleeping in the cave and said to him, Iqra!\ an Arabic word which means ‘read out aloud!’ and ‘recite!’. The angel showed him a beautiful piece of cloth, of a type called brocade. On it were written the first verses of the Qur’an ever revealed. 
“The Holy Prophet(PBUH)., was, like most of the Arab people of his time, not able to read or write. He had never been taught about any religion or any school . He had never been taught to be a poet or a writer. So he told the angel that he could not read. The angel took hold of him and squeezed him so hard that he thought he would die. Then he let him go and told him again to read. The Holy Prophet(PBUH) he could not read. The angel squeezed him again so hard that he thought he was going to die. Then he let him go and told him again to read. 
“This time the Holy Prophet(PBUH), was afraid that he might die if the angel squeezed him so tightly. He asked, ‘What shall I read?’ The angel replied, 
‘Read in the name of your Lord, the One who created. He created man from a clinging clot of blood. Read! and your Lord is the Most Generous, the One who taught by means of the pen.  
It is also called first wahi.He taught man what he did not know.’And the Prophet, salla’llahu alaihi wa sallam, awoke. It was just as if these words were carved deep in his heart. He could not forget them at all. 
“These are the very first verses of the Qur’an to be revealed. They are at the beginning of the ninety- sixth surah of the Qur’an, called the ‘Clinging Blood Clot’. It is one of the small surahs near the end of the Qur‘an.” 
The verses and the surahs were all revealed at different times.The Holy Prophet(PBUH) received verses of the Qur’an for twenty-three years. That was throughout the whole of the rest of his life after these first verses. 
Some parts of the Qur’an were revealed in Makkah. Other parts were revealed in Madinah, where Islam really began and where he lived the rest of his life after leaving Makkah. So the parts that were revealed in Makkah are known as Makkan. The parts that were revealed in Madinah are known as Madinan.” 
He teaches us how to live as Muslims. Allah tells us that if we love Him then Allah will love us. Allah tells us that He loves those who are honest and truthful. Particularly He loves those who care for other people. He tells us to establish the prayer and to read the Qur’an. Allah tells us to help people in need. This is all in Qur’an. It is the speech of Allah. When you hear Qur’an recited, or you recite it yourself, you must listen to it carefully. It is really Allah speaking just to you. 
Allah would speak to him personally, through the Book He had revealed more than a thousand years ago! 
So we also try and understand what Allah is saying to us in the Qur’an. Allah tells us how He made the world and everything in it. He tells us about Himself, that He is very kind and merciful towards the believers but terrible and angry with the unbelievers. He tells us that He is always near and present. He helps the believers when they call on Him for help. He warns us against doing bad things and teaches us how to do good things. “He promises us Paradise if we live by the Qur’an. He describes very wonderfully all the fruits and rivers and other amazing things in the beautiful gardens of Paradise. He also tells us very exactly about the terrible burning and boiling hot, smoke-filled fire of Jahannam. 
“The Qur’an is full of the stories of the ancient peoples; of how Hazrat Musa, (A.S), and the Children of Israel were enslaved by Firawn and his people; of how Adam and Hawwa (A.S), were created and how they came out of the Garden of Paradise to live on this earth; of the Prophet Su- layman, (A.S), and the great kingdom he had and how the Jinn worked for him; of Isa, (A.S), and of the strange and wonderful way he was born without a father and how the Children of Israel rejected him. 
“Then Allah reminds us of all the amazing signs in His creation; of how everything grows from tiny little seeds, even the human being; of how sometimes the earth becomes totally dry and dead and then Allah sends down rain and suddenly millions of beautiful green plants grow up; of how fantastic the heavens are, with the sun and the moon and the trillions of stars. 
Allah reminds us of how He knows everything; the falling of a leaf in the middle of the forest; the sprouting of a seed buried deep in the earth; even the secret thoughts of human beings when they are completely alone. 
“Allah tells us of all the things which will happen after we are dead on the Last Day; how we will be asked about the things which we used to do. He tells us too about the terrible Hour which is the ending of the whole world. 
We learn about the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the other Prophets and the work they did for Allah, through the Qur’an. He tells us of all the difficulties they faced and how people refused to listen to them. There is Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Ismail, Ishaq, Yaqoub, Yousuf, Musa, Haroun, Dawud, Sulayman, Isa, Yahya alaihimu’s-salaam, and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)He was the last of them all and the seal of all the prophets. 
 
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First revelation

How the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) The Qur’an is a guidance from Allah for all human beings.Allah revealed it t...

Moral Values of Islam

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Moral values </h2>
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(1) Unity and Brotherhood 
The relationship of brotherhood has been established by Allah Himself, and therefore, it is binding upon every Muslim to live in unity, and mutual co-operation with others. 
The believers have the same relationship with each other as the different parts of a body 
Allah says in surah A-Imran #103 
“And holdfast, all together to the rope of Allah and be not divided....’’. 
Hadith 
The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said 
“The believers are like the different parts of a body. If one part feels pain, the whole body is affected, so should be the condition of the Muslim brotherhood, that is, if one Muslim suffers from any trouble, it should be shared by all. ” 
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The Quran says: 
“All the believers are brothers to one another, so promote the noble cause of brotherhood. ” 
(49:10) 
In his last sermon, the Holy Prophet(pbuh) spoke about brotherhood in the following words: 
“A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim and they form one brotherhood. ” In brotherhood or unity there is a force which an individual does not possess.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="bookmark4"></a> 
(2) Fulfillment of Promises 
Islam has laid great stress on the fulfillment of promises . When one makes a promise, it must be honoured. 
Allah says in Al-Maida #1 
“O you who believe! Ful your undertakings. ” 
Hadith 
The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said 
“One of the signs of the imposters is that when they make a pledge, they do not honour it. ” 
He who does not keep his promise has no religion. ” 
The fulfillment of pledges is an essential part of truthfulness and one of the outstanding qualities of the righteous. Allah has made the honouring of pledges a part of faith and has given it the leading place in the practical life of people. Fulfilling promises has been counted as one of the attributes of the great Prophets of Allah. 
A person who keeps his word and honours his promise is respected by society. The life of the Holy Prophet(pbuh) is a guide for us. 
A person who is determined and keeps firm in times of distress or when something goes against his wishes is said to be steadfast. Real bravery lies in the power of determination which is greater than physical strength. Determination helps a person resolve his difficulties and achieve success. 
Steadfastness is another quality of the prophets. 
Allah says in surah Al –Baqra 155 -156 
“And give glad news to the steadfast ones, who when a misfortune happens to them……” 
(3) Lawful Earnings 
 
After the performance of the fundamental duties of Islam, the first duty of a Muslim is to earn a livelihood through honest means and hard work. Lawful earning has been called a form of worship by the Prophet(pbuh). 
Hadith#1 
“Earning of lawful livelihood is a duty only next in importance to the duty of prayer. ” 
The Holy Prophetpbuh has also laid stress on doing hard labour to earn one’s livelihood. 
Hadith# 2 
The holyprophet(PBUH) said: “A person who eats of the unlawful food, his prayer for forty days will not be accepted. ” 
Hadith# 3 
“To earn a clean living is, also a duty next to the principal duties of faith. ” 
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(4) Kindness 
A man should try to be a source of comfort and benefit for all. He should place the needs of people over his needs. Feeding and clothing the poor, calling upon the sick and setting free the prisoners of war are all good deeds. We are ordered by the Holy Prophet (pbuh ) to do similar good deeds and noble actions which are a source of benefit to other people. 
Hadis#1 
The Holy Prophet (pbuh ) said 
“A person cannot be a true believer until he prefers for his brother what he prefers for himself ” 
Hadis #2 
 
The Holy Prophet (pbuh ) said 
“A believer is he from whose tongue and hands other Muslims are safe. 
Hadis # 3 
 
The Holy Prophet (pbuh ) said 
“The creation is the family of Allah. So the dearest of creations to Allah is he who is best to his family. ” 
It is unworthy of a Muslim to cause pain and discomfort to anyone. Rather, he should be friendly and inoffensive towards everyone. 
Hadith# 4 
 
The Holy Prophetpbub about the rights of neighbours 
“If you wish to become a perfect believer, you should treat your neighbour generously. ” 
Hadith# 5 
“The most virtuous of you all is he who gives the best treatment to his neighbours. ” 
Hadith# 6 
“The man who eats his fill, unmindful of the hunger of his neighbours, is not a true believer. ” 
(5) Patience and Tolerance 
 
Patience and endurance are qualities that help man face the greatest difficulties with courage. Patience means the capacity to be calm and persevering in painful and difficult situations. 
Allah says in surah Hud # 115 
“Be steadfast in patience; for surely Allah will not suffer …….." 
The quality of a Muslim is that he remains thankful to Allah in the days when he is happy and prosperous and bears with patience the rough and difficult days. 
The wisdom of Hazrat Luqman is well known, his advice to his son 
"... Bear with patient constancy whatever....” 
31:17 
The Quran tells us to seek Allah’s help through patience and prayers, as Allah is with those who have patience. Tolerance is also a characteristic of Islam. By this term is meant a quality of allowing other people to have their own attitudes and beliefs even if you do not agree or approve. 
The life of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) testifies to the fact that he was always tolerant and patient. Though he faced many difficulties, yet he never took revenge from his enemies. When he started to preach Islam, he was abused and rubbish and thorny bushes were thrown at him. Inspite of all the opposition and persecution, he continued to work with determination. 
When the Holy Prophet(pbuh) went to Taif to preach the message of Islam, the people insulted him and abused him and threw stones at him. He was wounded so much so that his shoes were filled with blood. Even then he showed extraordinary patience and tolerance. He did not curse them, but prayed to Allah to guide them on the right path. 
At the time of the conquest of Makkah, his bitterest enemies who had for twenty-one years insulted and persecuted the Holy Prophetpbuh and his followers, were before him as his captives. But he forgave them all. History cannot present another example of such patience and tolerance. 
(6) Piety and Fear of Allah 
The criteria of honour and superiority with Allah is piety and ‘taqwa’ or fear of Allah. It means to fear Allah and to be conscious of Him so that one may avoid all sinful acts. 
Allah says in surah Al-Imran #102 
“O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared. ” 
The fear means a high degree of respect and love for Allah, which makes a man afraid to do anything to displease Allah. 
Piety is the root of all virtues. It is the constant awareness that one is always 
in front of Allah who knows everything concerning him, even his most secret thoughts. In the words of the Quran, the pious are those who fear Allah in their most secret thoughts. Those who lead a life of piety and righteousness are the friends of Allah, and for them there is neither fear, nor shall they grieve. 
Hadith 
The Holy Prophet(pbuh) said 
"Nearest and dearest to me are those who possess the virtue of piety. ” 
The Prophet advised Muslims to make fear of Allah and piety the guiding principles of their lives. 
(7) Justice and Kindness 
Allah has ordered the practice of both justice and kindness. The Holy Quran says that one must be just because Allah loves the just. It is also said that He likes those who are kind to others. 
Allah Himself is Rahman and Rahim and the life of the Holy Prophetpbuh is a unique example of justice and kindness put together. 
Allah says in Al-Imran # 10 
“You are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, Enjoining what is right, Forbidding what is wrong and believing in Allah. 
According to the promise of Allah, good actions will be rewarded and evil will be punished. To avoid evil and to pursue good is the goal of Islam. We have to help one another in spreading all that is good and noble. 
Hadith#1 
The Holy Prophetpbuh said 
“One who cheats is not amongst us. 
A deceitful person adopts unfair means to attain temporary gains, but he can never be successful in this world or in the life Hereafter. 
Hadith#2 
The Holy Prophet(pbuh) said 
“Cursed is he who injures a believer or plays deceit with him. ” 
Hadith#3 
Holy Prophetpbuh said 
“The honest trader will be with the prophets, the truthf ul and the martyrs. ” 
Orphans, Poor and Needy 
Allah says in surah Al-baqra# 215 it is said. 
" say: whatever you spend that is good is for parents and relatives 
Allah also said in Al-baqra #83 
“And treat with kindness your parents and relatives and orphans and those in need. ” Emphasis is also laid on feeding the poor. The Quran says: 
“Have you seen the one who denies the Day of Judgement? Then such is the one who repulses the orphan with harshness and encourages not the feeding of the indigent. ” 107: 1-3 
Hadith 
“O Ayesha! do not turn the poor away, without giving them something, even if it is half a date. ” 
Hadith #2 
The Holy Prophet(pbuh) said: “The best Muslim house is that in which is an orphan who is well treated and the worst Muslim house is that in which is an orphan who is ill treated. 
Treatment to Non-Muslims 
Islam is a religion of love, mercy and tolerance and it preaches freedom of belief and faith. Hence, it recognizes the rights of non-Muslims. 
The Holy Prophetpbuh practised religious tolerance towards non-Muslims and did not use force to compel people of other religions to embrace Islam as it would have been against the commands of the Quran. 
The Holy Prophet(pbuh) gave special consideration and status to the non-Muslims in the Islamic State of Madinah. He showed immense good will and understanding towards them. Their holy books and places of worship were respected. 
In Islam, there is no room for any compulsion on others to accept Islam. Only persuasion and logic can be used to show them the guidance that there is no god but Allah. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Human embryo and mountains in Qurran (Islam and science)

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Alaqah </h2>
The third meaning of the word alaqah is “blood clot.The external appearance of the embryo and its sacs during the alaqah stage is similar to that of a blood clot. This is due to the presence of relatively large amounts of blood present in the embryo during this stage<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4024282575179956327#_ftn1_7352" name="_ftnref1_7352">[1]</a> . Also during this stage, the blood in the embryo does not circulate until the end of the third week. Thus, the embryo at this stage is like a clot of blood .The external appearance of the embryo and its sacs is similar to that of a blood clot, due to the presence of relatively large amounts of blood present in the embryo. : 
So the three meanings of the word alaqah correspond accurately to the descriptions of the embryo at the alaqah stage.The next stage mentioned in the verse is the mudghah stage.  
The Arabic word mudghah means “chewed substance.” If one were to take a piece of gum and chew it in his or her mouth and then compare it with an embryo at the mudghah stage, we would conclude that the embryo at the mudghah stage is similar in appearance to a chewed substance. This is because of the somites at the back of the embryo that “somewhat resemble teethmarks in a chewed 
How could Muhammad (PBUH)have possibly known all this about fourteen hundred years ago, when scientists have only recently discovered this using advanced equipment and powerful microscopes which did not exist at that time. 
The somites at the back of the embryo that look like teeth marks. The embryo at this stage is similar in appearance to a chewed substance, because the somites at the back of the embryo somewhat resemble teeth marks in a chewed substance. 
Leeuwenhoek were the first scientists to observe human sperm cells (spermatozoa) using an improved microscope in 1677 more than 1000 years after Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) Professor Emeritus Keith L. Moore is one of the world’s most prominent scientists in the fields of anatomy and embryology and is the author of the book entitled The Developing Human, which has been translated into eight languages. This book is a scientific reference work and was chosen by a special committee in the United States as the best book authored by one person.  
Dr. Keith Moore is Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. There, he was Associate Dean of Basic Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine and for 8 years was the Chairman of the Department of Anatomy. In 1984, he received the most distinguished award presented in the field of anatomy in Canada, the J.C.B. Grant Award from the Canadian Association of Anatomists. He has directed many international associations, such as the Canadian and American Association of Anatomists and the Council of the Union of Biological Sciences. 
In 1981, during the Seventh Medical Conference in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Professor Moore said: “It has been a great pleasure for me to help clarify statements in the Qur’an about human development. It is clear to me that these statements must have come to Muhammad from God, because almost all of this knowledge was not discovered until many centuries later.  
This proves to me that Muhammad must have been a messenger of God. 
Consequently, Professor Moore was asked the following question: “Does this mean that you believe that the Qur’an is the word of God?” He replied: “I find no difficulty in accepting this.” 
During one conference, Professor Moore stated: “....Because the staging of human embryos is complex, owing to the continuous process of change during development, it is proposed that a 
new system of classification could be developed using the terms mentioned in the Qur’an and Sunnah (what Muhammad said, did, or approved of). 
 The proposed system is simple, comprehensive, and conforms with present embryological knowledge. The intensive studies of the Qur’an and hadeeth (reliably transmitted reports by the Prophet Muhammad’s  companions of what he said, did, or approved of) in the last four years have revealed a system for classifying human embryos that is amazing since it was recorded in the seventh century A.D.  
Although Aristotle, the founder of the science of embryology, realized that chick embryos developed in stages from his studies of hen’s eggs in the fourth century B.C., he did not give any details about these stages. As far as it is known from the history of embryology, little was known about the staging and classification of human embryos until the twentieth century.  
For this reason, the descriptions of the human embryo in the Qur’an cannot be based on scientific knowledge in the seventh century. The only reasonable conclusion is: these descriptions were revealed to Muhammad from God.  
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Mountains: </h2>
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A book entitled Earth is a basic reference textbook in many . universities around the world. One of its two authors is Professor Emeritus Frank Press. He was the Science Advisor to former US President Jimmy Carter, and for 12 years was the President of the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. His book says that mountains have underlying roots 
The roots are deeply embedded in the ground, thus, mountains have a shape like a peg . 
This is how the Qur’an has described mountains. God has said in the Qur’an: 
'' Have We not made the earth as a bed'' 
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Human embryo and mountains in Qurran (Islam and science)

Alaqah The third meaning of the word alaqah is “blood clot.The external appearance of the embryo and its sacs during the alaqah stage is...

I’tikaf in Ramadan

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Itikaf in Ramadan </h2>
I’tikaf means to stay in a particular place. However, in Islam it means to stay in a mosque for a particular time period for the purpose of worshiping Allah . Allah draws attention to practicing I`tikaf during the month of the fast. The Sunnah of Holy Prophet (PBUH) is that he used to perform I`tikaf during the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan until he died. Afterwards, the Prophet's wives used to perform I`tikaf. 
The sunnah of i’tikaf is that one make its intention and begin the i’tikaf on the evening of the 20th of Ramadan from sunset time and continue until the moon for Eid-ul-Fitr. 
To Vow or pledge to make I'tikaaf (on a fixed day) for the sake of Allah upon the fulfilment of some wish or desire. The least duration of a Wajib I'tikaaf is one day and night and it must be accompanied by a fast. 
To reside the last ten nights and days of Ramadhaan in the Masjid is Sunnate Muakkadah Alai Kifayah, i.e. If a person from the community fulfils the obligation of I'tikaaf the entire community will be absolved of this sacred duty. Otherwise all the residents will be sinful of neglecting this Sunnat . This I'tikaaf can be for any amount of time, even for a few minutes. 
No fast is conditional for Mustahab or Nafl I'tikaaf.The condition for itk'af is that a person should not be mad and to be free from Hadase Akbar. 
If a person performs Tarawih at home whilst Tarawih is being performed at the Masjid, he will not be sinful. However, if all the neighbours perform their Tarawih alone at home, then all will be sinful because of neglecting the Jama'at. 
The time for Tarawih is from after Esha Salaat to a little before Subha Sadiq. It can be performed before and after the Witr Salaat also. 
If one has missed a few Rak'aats of Tarawih and the Imam has commenced the Witr, then this Muqtadi may join for the Witr and complete the remainder of his Tarawih thereafter. 
20 Rak'aats with 10 Salaams are Masnoon, i.e. one should have a Niyyat for 2 Rak'aats of Tarawih each time. After every four Rak'aats it is Mustahab to sit a while and take a rest. 
One may remain silent or recite the Quran Sharif or Tasbih in a low voice or say Nafl Salaat separately during the period of rest after every four Rak'aats. 
Some things are permitted during Itkaff as 
eating ,sleeping. discussing matters of deen or necessary talk. 
One is Makrooh to observe complete silence as a form of Worship. 
One is permitted to leave the musjid for Ghusl, 
For Wudhu, to go toilet.Leaving The Musjid without a valid Shar'ee reason will nullify the I'tikaaf. 
If one has to leave the mosque to attend to a need, such as to go for toilet or to eat, he is not allowed to come near to his his wife or to busy himself with other than his I`tikaf. 
Surah Al-baqra 187 
He is not even allowed to visit ailing persons, but he can merely ask about their condition while passing by. 
ITKAAF FOR WOMEN 
A woman should perform I'tikaaf in her home at the place where she performs her daily Salaat 
Tarawih Salaat is Sunnate Mu'akkadah for both, men and women. Women should sit for I’tikaf in that place in the house which has been set aside for Ibadah. If no such place has been previously set aside, then a place must be so set aside anterior to the beginning of I’tikaf. To perform Tarawih with Jama'at is Sunnate Kifayah for men. 
It is Makrooh to perform Tarawih sitting if one has the strength of Qiyaam (standing). 
While performing Tarawih some do not join the Jama'at from the beginning but join the Imam when he prepares to go into Ruku. This is Makrooh. They should join at the beginning.If one does not get the Jama'at for Farz, he should perform his Farz alone and then join the Jama'at for Tarawih. 
It is necessary for a married woman to obtain the permission of her husband for the purpose of performing I’tikaf. Husbands should not without reason deprive their wives of performing I’tikaf by refusing consent. 
"The Holy Prophet (PBUH)was shown the lifespans of the people (who had gone) before him, or what Allah willed of that, and it was as if the lives of the people of his community had become too short for them to be able to do as many good actions as others before them had been able to do with their long lives, so Allah gave him Laylat al-Qadr, which is better than a thousand months." 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I’tikaf in Ramadan

In the name of Allah who is most gracious most merciful Itikaf in Ramadan I’tikaf means to stay in a particular place. However, in I...

Aqeeqa and Sadaqatul Fitr

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Aqeeqa means Sacrifice of an animal for a newly born child and the removal of the baby's hair. When a child is male or female, it should be given a name on the seventh "day of birth. When the hair of the head of the baby is shaved, a sacrifice is also offered which is called Aqueeqa. By Aqueeqa all impurities of the child are removed and the child is saved from all calamities by Allah. 
Aqueeqa is performed on the seventh day of the birth of a child. If not done on the seventh day, then, whenever it is done, it should be the seventh day, e.g. if the child was born on a Friday, then Aqueeqa should be performed on the following Thursday (the 7th day after birth). If it is not performed on this Thursday, then any other Thursday. 
The method of performing Aqueeqa is that for a male child, two goats or sheep and for a girl one goat or sheep is sacrificed. If an animal of seven shares (cow or camel) is used for Aqueeqa, then two shares will be taken for a male and one for a female. The hair of the head is then shaved. Silver, equal to the weight of the shaved hair, is also given in charity. However, this is not compulsory. 
That animal which is not permissible for Qurbani, is also not permissible for Aqueeqa. Requiremnets for the animals of Qurbani and Aqueeqa are the same.It is permissible to distribute the meat of an animal of Aqueeqa raw or cooked, and can also be served to guests. 
If one does not possess sufficient money, then it is permissible for such a person to raerifice only one goat for a male child. There is no harm if Aqueeqa is not performed, provided one does not have the means for Aqueeqa.Before sacrificing the animal (for Aqueeqa), the following Du'aa may be recited:Which means "O' Allah I sacrifice this animal in Thy name as a sadqa for my child in substitution, blood for blood, flesh for flesh, bones for bones, skin for skin and hair for hair. 
O' Allah accept this sacrifice for the protection of my child from hell. If the Aqueeqa is for a Girl then in place of *Sf say and mention the name of the child boy or girls at this point. **Du'aa for slaughtering. Lay the throat of the animal towards the Qiblah and recite 
"For me,! have set my face, firmly and truly towards Him Who created the heavens and the earth. And never shall I give partners to Allah. 
Verily my worship and my sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the Worlds. O Allah this sacrifice is from You and is for You." While Slaughtering the animal read: Translation: "In the name of Allah. Allah is the Greatest." 
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Sadaqatul Fitr(Fitrana)</h3>
Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib upon one who possesses so much that Zakaat is due on him. 
A person (on whom Zakaat is not due) possesses items more than his daily needs (for the purpose of trade of otherwise). The value of these items adds up to the Nisaab (amount for Zakaat being Waajib). Sadaqatul Fitr will be Waajib upon such a person as well even though a whole year may not have passed on such items. 
A person should discharge his Sadaqatul Fitr in respect of himself and all those who are dependent upon him like his wife and his minor children (who do not possess any wealth). If they do, then Sadaqatul Fitr may be given from their wealth. 
It is not Waajib to give Sadaqatul Fitr on behalf of one's mature children. Yes, one may give on behalf of one's insane child. 
Note: One upon whom Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib, must discharge this duty whether he has observed the Rozas of Ramadhaan or not. 
Sadaqatul Fitr is not Waajib on one for whom it is permissible to take Zakaat and Sadaqatul Fitr. 
Sadaqatul Fitr becomes Waajib on the day of Eid as the time of Fajr Salaah arrives. If one dies before the time of Fajr Salaah, Sadaqatul Fitr will not be Waajib upon him. Neither should it be taken nor paid from his property. 
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If one discharges this duty before the day of Eid, i.e. during Ramadhaan, the duty will be regarded as discharged and will not have to be repeated. 
If one did not give Sadaqatul Fitr on Eid day, he will not be absolved of this duty. He should thus give it on any subsequent day. 
The following could be given as Sadaqatul Fitr: 
1/2 Saa' wheat, flour, bran or raisins; or 
One Saa' dates or barley; or 
The equivalent of either one in cash or kind. 
One Saa' equals approximately 3.828kg. 
The recipients of Sadaqatul Fitr are the same as that of Zakaat. 
Further, the Sadaqatul Fitr of one person could be given to just one 
rightful recipient or could be distributed between a few recipients of Sadaqatul Fitr. 
It is also permissible that the Sadaqatul Fitr of a 
group of people be collectively given to just one 
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Aqeeqa and Sadaqatul Fitr

AQUEEQA Aqeeqa means Sacrifice of an animal for a newly born child and the removal of the baby's hair. When a child is male or femal...

Zaqaat (complete information)

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In the name of Allah who is most Gracious most merciful</h2>
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Zakat 
Zakaat is one of the five pillars of Islam.'Zakaat literally means to increase. Technically it means to purify one's position of wealth by distributing a prescribed amount which has to be given to the poor as a fundamental Ibaadat. Zakaat is not a governmental tax, but its main purpose is to keep those who are wealthy clean monetarily from sins. 
Zakaat was made compulsory at Makkah at the same time as Salaat. This can be seen in the Surahs of the Qur'aan where the laws of Zakaat are mentioned. The amount, distribution, etc. was defined at Madinah in the second year Hijri. 
Allah says in the Surah Baqarah: 276 
"Allah destroys wealth obtained from interest and will give increase for deed of charity." 
Hadith #1 
"The nation that does not give Zakaat, Allah will bring about a drought on them (i.e. necessities of life will become scarce." 
Hadith#2 
"The person on whom Allah has bestowed wealth, and he does not give Zakaat, on the day of Qiyaamah, his wealth will be turned into a venomous bald serpent which will wind around his neck and bite his jaws and say: "I am your wealth, I am your treasure." 
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The Zakaat wil privode a shelter on the Day of Judgement; 
It contributes to Barkat in wealth.It saves from fear and grief. 
Allah says in the Qur'aan: 
"And there are those who hoard gold and silver and  do not spend it in the way of Allah, announce to them a most grievous penalty (when) on the Day of Qiyaamah heat will be produced out of that wealth in the fire of Jahannam, then with it they will be branded on their foreheads and their flanks and backs. 
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On which zaqat farz </h3>
 Zakaat is  Farz upon a Muslim owns wealth intended for trading to the value 
of Nisaab .The wealth should be: Fully owned by him; In excess of his personal needs (clothing, household furniture, utensils and cars etc. are termed as articles of personal use . 
Of a productive nature from which he can derive profit or benefit such as merchandise for business, gold, silver, livestock, etc. 
There is no Zakaat on effects if these are in excess of one's needs, such as cars, utensils, furniture etc. if such items are not intended for trade. 
Zakaat is Farz on gold and silver, be it in the form of bullion, jewellery, cash, bank notes, utensils or any other form, the Nisaab value of these should be equal to the amount which is shown under rate. 
If the gold possessed is not equal to the value of 87,48 grams, or silver possessed is not equal to the value of 612,36 grams, but the value of both combined is equal to the value of either the Nissab of gold or silver, then Zakaat will be Farz. 
In the event of an article not being of pure gold or pure silver, but containing a mixture of other metals and the gold or silver is more than the other metal, it will be regarded as gold or silver and Zakaat on this will be Farz. But in this case where the metal is of greater quantity than either the gold or silver, Zakaat will not be Fraz on the article. 
If a person has 620 grams of silver which is more than the Nisaab and before a whole year has elapsed he acquires 50 grams of gold which is less than the Nisaab, then the value of this gold must be added to the value of the silver, and thereafter the Nisaab reckoned. The two must not be reckoned separately, as this will be a cause of avoiding Zakaat. 
Zakaat is Farz on merchandise for business, equal to the value of Nisaab. Zakaat is Farz on livestock ,on the income of properties 
is equal to the value of Nisaab. 
Zakaat is Farz on the income derived from a hiring business, such as crockery, motor cars, vans, trucks etc 
 
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Nisaab </h3>
The amount of wealth which makes one liable for Zakaat is called Nisaab. 
The payment of Zakaat is compulsory on the excess wealth or effects which is equal to/or exceeds the value of Nisaab, and which is possessed for a full Islamic year. If such wealth decreases during the course of the year, and it increases again to the value of Nisaab before the end of the year, the Zakaat then must be calculated on the full amount that is possessed at the end of the year. 
The rate of Zakaat is 2.5% 
The owner must have possession of animals for one lunar year before Zakaat becomes Fardh. 
The Nisaab when Zakaat becomes applicable is forty goats which are more than twelve months old. There is no Zakaat if the number is less than forty. 
The Nisaab when Zakaat becomes applicable is thirty cattle and water buffaloes. There is no Zakaat if the number is less than thirty. 
Thereafter, in every thirty animals, one, 1 year old animal should be given; and in every forty, a 2 year old animal should be given as Zakaat. 
If a loan is not cash, gold, silver or merchandise but is personal effects sold old clothes, house-hold items etc. or is a property which was sold and the value of it is that of Nisaab, then it is called a Mutawassit loan. Thus Zakaat for those year prior to payment will not be Farz 
If this loan is equal to or in excess of Nissab and is fully recovered after several years, then Zakaat on that amount is not Farz for all the past years. However, if anyone in such an instance gave Zakaat, then such an act is rewarded by Allah Ta'aala. 
In a case where the repayment is made in installments, then Zakaat will only be Farz if the repayment is equal to Nisaab and is retained for a full Islamic Year. 
If the installment received is less than Nisaab, but one is in possession of . Nisaab on which a year has elapsed, then this installment must be added to the wealth, and Zakaat must be given on the total. It is not necessary for a year to pass over this installment that is received. 
If money owing to one, is not in lieu of cash, gold, silver, merchandise or personal effects or property which is sold; but is due to outstanding inheritance, bequests, Meh'r (dowry) salary etc., then it is called a Dha'eef loan. 
Zakaat will become Farz when these monies are received and they-are equal to or in excess of Nisaab, and further they are retained for a full Islamic year. There is no Zakaat for the years that have passed before receiving these amounts. 
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On which zaqat not farz </h3>
There is no Zakaat on Provident and Pension funds. Zakaat must only be paid on these amounts after they are received from such funds provided the amount is equal to or in excess of the Nisaab and is retained for a full Islamic year. 
1. Articles that are purchased for resale are referred to as merchandise. The Nisaab for Zakaat on merchandise is Ijne same as that for cash, i.e. if the value of the articles is equivalent to the value of 87.48 grams of gold (7.5 tolas = 1350 grains = 2.8125 troy. 
ounces or 612,36 grams of silver 62.5 tolas = 9450 grains = 19.6875 troy ounces, or more that it will be Fardh to give Zakaat at the rate of 2.5% or one fortieth. 
Zakaat should be given on the capital that exists at the end of the lunar year, which includes the profit, e.g. at the beginning of the year the capital is R2000-00. When the year ends a profit of R500-00 is shown. Zakaat must be given on R2500-00. 
If a bad debt is recovered and it is equal to or exceeds the Nisaab, then Zakaat on all the past years must be given. 
If one has various different types of merchandise then the total value of all the goods should be calculated. If it is equal to or exceeds the value of Nisaab then it will be necessary to give Zakaat. 
If at the beginning of the year one has the full Nisaab and during the year the amount decreases and by the end of the year possession of the full Nisaab is regained then it will be Waajib to give Zakaat on this amount. 
If one mixes Halaal and Haraam merchandise and the amount is equal to or exceeds the Nisaab at the end of the year then it will be necessary to give Zakaat. 
It is customary to write the price paid for the merchandise at stock figure. Zakaat should not be calculated on these stock figures. For Zakaat purposes current purchase value of the merchandise should be calculated. 
If a few persons are partners in a company and if any one share of the partners is equal to or exceeds Nisaab then it will be necessary for that partner to give Zakaat. 
Stock for Zakaat purposes must be calculated according to the Islamic (lunar) year. 
Zakaat is Farz at the ruling price on shares hela in a company at the end of every Islamic year. As machinery, land, fixtures and fittings, furniture, buildings etc. are exempt from Zakaat, one is allowed to subtract these from the total assets. This could be obtained from the company's annual report, for example if one has shares worth R100-0C ai id the machinery, land etc, are worth 5% of the total assets of the company, then deduct R5-00 for machinery. 
When Zakaat is given on a capital amount once, and thereafter if this same amount remains with the owner till the following year then Zakaat will be due again. Zakaat will be Farz repeatedly after every Islamic year has elapsed. 
If Zakaat on wealth has not been given at the end of the Islamic year, and all that wealth either gets lost or stolen, then such wealth is exempted from Zakaat. If one deliberately gives away or destroys his wealth then Zakaat still remains Waajib. 
If after a full Islamic year has elapsed, and incidentally without the niyyat of Zakaat, one gives away all his wealth to charity, then that amount of wealth is exempted from Zakaat. In case where he only gives away part of that wealth, then Zakaat will be due on the remainder if it is equal to Nisaab. 
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In the name of Allah who is most Gracious most merciful Zakat Zakaat is one of the five pillars of Islam.'Zakaat literally means...

Angels and books of Allah

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ANGELS</h2>
 
Allah has created Angels out of light and gave them various duties to perform. They are not visible to us.They do not commit any sins nor do they disobey Allah. They do what Allah has ordered. 
We do not know their exact number. 
There are four famous Angels. 
(1) Hazrat Jibraeel (A.S) 
<a href="http://dehleez-e-islam.blogspot.com/2014/03/jibrail-rooh-ul-qudus.html" target="_blank">Hazrat Jibraeel (A.S)</a> brought Allah's Books, Orders and messages to all the Prophets. He was also sent to help the Prophets at times and fight against their enemies. 
Hazrat Michaaeel (A.S.) 
Hazrat Michaaeel (A.S.) is in charge of food and rain. Other Angels work under him who are in charge of clouds, the seas, the rivers and the winds. He gets the order from Allah. He then orders the others under his command. 
Hazrat Izraaeel (A.S.) 
Hazrat Izraaeel (A.S.) takes away life with the order of Allah. He is incharge of death. Numerous Angels work under him. Some take away the lives of good persons whilst others looking very fearful take away the lives of sinners and disbelievers. 
Hazrat Israafeel (A.S.) 
 
Hazrat Israafeel (A.S.) will blow the soor (trumpet) on the day of judgment. The sound will destroy and kill everything that is on earth and in the skies. When he blows for the second time all will come to life with the order of Allah. 
kiraaman-kaatibeen (A.S) 
There are two Angels that are always with every person. One writes all his good deeds whilst the other enters all his bad deeds. They are known as kiraaman-kaatibeen. 
Munkar and Nakeer (A.S) 
 
The Munkar and Nakeer question a person when he dies. 
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Books Of Allah</h1>
 
Allah has revealed His Books to various Prophets for the guidance of their nations. 
The big Books are called Kitaabs whilst the small ones are called Sahifas. 
The four main Books that were revealed are the 
Touraat 
Zaboor 
Injeel 
Holy quraan. 
The Touraat was given to Hazrat Moosa (A.S). 
The Zaboor were given to Hazrat Dawood (A.S). 
The Injeel was given to Hazrat ESAA (Alayhis-Salaam). 
The Holy Qurran, the final Book of Allah was revealed to Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (PBUH). 
Besides these there were many more smaller Kitaabs revealed, eg. 
10 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat Adam(A.S). 
50 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat Shees (A.S). 
30 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat Idris (A.S). 
Between 10 and 30 Sahifas were revealed to Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S). 
All the other Books besides the Holy Qurran were revealed at once. 
The Holy Qurran was revealed over a period of 23 years. 
All the other Books are no more in their original form. Changes, alterations and additions have been made to them. 
The Holy Qurran has been memorised by thousands from the beginning of Islam right to the present day. 
Allah has promised to safeguard the text of the Holy Qurran , which is miraculous. 
The Holy Qurran was the final book of Allah. It is still pure, clear and free from any change or alteration. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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MASAH ON THE KHUF-FAIN (MOZAH)

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Masah on the khuf-fain </h2>
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what is khuf-fain</h3>
"Khuf-Fain are a special type of socks, Instead of washing the feet during Wudhu, it is permissible to pass moist hands over such socks. 
This is known as Masah Alai Khuffain. 
 
The socks must be strong enough to enable walking in them on roads for approximately three miles without the socks tearing. 
The socks should remain in position (covering the foreleg) without being tied. They should not slip. Socks which have elastic sewn into them (to keep them in position) will be regarded as being tied. 
Water must not be able to seep through. 
The socks must not be transparent or even semi-transparent. 
Khuffain on which masah is made are generally made of leather. The type of socks - woollen, nylon, etc., generally worn nowadays are not classified as "khuffain". It is, therefore, not permissible to make Masah on them. If socks are made of a material other than leather and the afore-mentioned four requirements are met, Masah will be permissible on them. 
It is essential to put on the Khuffain after complete Wudhu has been made. 
If the khuffain have been put on before a 
complete Wudhu has been made, Masah on them will not be permissible. Firstly, a complete Wudhu has to be made, then only should the Khuffain be put on. Thereafter if Wudhu breaks, it will be permissible to make Masah Alai Khuffain without washing the feet when Wudhu is being made. 
For a Muqeem (one who is not a traveller - Musaafir) Masah Alai Khuffain is valid for a period of 24 hours. 
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Musafir </h4>
 For a Musaafir the period permissible is 72 hours. 
The period of 24 or 72 hours will be reckoned from the time the Wudhu (after which the Khuffain were put on) breaks, not from the time the Khuffain were put on. 
For Example, a Muqeem makes Wudhu at 6 p.m. and after completing his Wudhu he puts on Khuffain. At 8 p.m. his Wudhu breaks. Twenty-four hours will be reckoned from 8 p.m. Hence, it will be permissible for him to make Masah Alai Khuffain each time he takes Wudhu until 8 p.m. the next day. 
Upon expiry of 24 hours, Masah Alai Khuffain will no longer be valid. When the period of (24 hours for the Muqeem and 72 hours for the Musaafir) expires, the Khuffain should be removed and the feet washed. It is not necessary to renew the Wudhu. 
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The method of Masah Alai Khuffain  </h4>
 Draw the fingures of the right hand on the upper surface of the Khuffain starting from the toes and ending (the Masah) at the foreleg Oust above the ankle). The Masah should be done once only on each sock. The right hand should be used for the right Khuff and the left- hand for the left Khuff 
If the back of the hand was used to make the Masah, it will be valid. However, one should not unnecessarily depart rom the correct Sunnah method. 
It is not permissible to make Masah on the side or at the under surface of the Khuffain. It is Fardh to make Masah on each sock to the extent of three full fingers, i.e. the full surface area of three fingers must be drawn from the toes to the foreleg. 
The following acts will nullify the Masah which was made on the Khuffain: 
All things which nullify Wudhu. 
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Removal of the Khuff (sock).</h4>
 The expiry of the period, i.e. 24 hours for the Muqeem and 72 hours for the Musaafir. 
If only one sock was removed then, too, it is Waajib to remove the other one and wash both feet. 
Even if only the foreleg is exposed by lowering the Khuff, it will be regarded as if the whole sock has been removed. It will then be compulsory to remove the Khuffain and wash both feet. 
It is not permissible to make Masah on a Khuff which is torn to such an extent that an area equal to the size of three small toes is exposed. It is permissible to make Masah on the sock if it is torn less than this. 
If the seam of the Khuff comes loose, but while walking the foot is not exposed, Masah on such Khuffain will be valid. 
If a Muqeem who has made Masah Alai Khuffain goes on a journey before the expiry of 24 hours, then his Masah may be extended to 72 hours. His Masah will now be valid for 72 hours. 
If a Musaafir who has made Masah Alai Khufain returns to his home town then his Masah will be valid for only 24 hours. 
It is permissible to make Masah on ordinary woollen, etc., socks which have been covered with leather. 
If Ghusl become compulsory then Masah Alai Khuffain will not be permissible even if the 
valid period has not yet expired. The Khuffair must be removed when the Ghusl is taken anc the feet washed. 
If after making Masah one sets foot in a pud die of water and water enters the Khuff wet ting more than half the foot, then Masah wil be nullified. Both Khuffain must be removec and the feet washed. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Masah on the khuf-fain what is khuf-fain "Khuf-Fain are a special type of socks, Instead of washing the feet during Wudhu, it is ...

Fasting in Ramadhaan

Fasting in Ramadhaan 
Fasting in the month of Ramadhaan is Farz upon every Muslim, male and female who is sane and mature. 
Fasting in Islam means to stay away from eating, drinking and cohabitation from Subha Sadiq to sunset with a Niyyat of Rozah . 
Allah has promised great reward for those that Fast, whilst severe punishment is in store for those that do not fast in the month of Ramadhaan. 
Fasting has many physical, moral and social benefits. Allah has made fasting compulsory so that we become pious, God fearing and God conscious. 
Niyyat 
The Niyyat (intention) of fasting is necessary, if a person stays away from all those things that break one's fast without a Niyyah, the fast will not be valid. 
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Fasting for the whole month of Ramadhaan once a 
year. 
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="bookmark4">Farze ghair muaiyyan</a> 
The duty upon one to keep Qazaa of a Rozah missed in the month of Ramadhaan with or without a valid 
partake of Sheri (the meal before Subha Sadiq. 
To delay the Sehri upto a little before Subha 
Wajib muaiyyan: 
To vow to keep a fast on a specific day or date for the sake of Allah, upon the fulfilment of some wish or desire (Nazr). 
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To vow or pledge to keep a fast without fixing any day or date, upon the fulfilment of a wish (Nazr). Those Rozahs which are kept for breaking one's Qasm (oath) also fall under this category. 
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Those Rozahs which Rasulullah (Sal lallahu 'alaihi wa Sallam) kept and encouraged others to keep, e.g., fasting on the 9th and 1 Oth of Muharram, the 9th of Zil Hajjah, etc. 
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="bookmark8">Mustahab</a>: 
All fasts besides Farz, Wajib and Sunnat are Mustahab, eg., fasting on Mondays and Thursdays. 
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Fasting only on the 9th or 
10th of Muharram or fasting only on Saturdays. 
Days on fast is Haram 
It is Haraam to fast on five days during the year. They are Eidul Fitr, Eidul Adha and three days after Eidul Adha. 
Sadiq. 
To break the fast immediately after sunset. 
To break one's fast with dry or fresh dates if 
available. If dates are not available, then with water. 
To make niyaat at night. 
Who can leave fast of Ramadan 
Sick people when their health is likely to be badly affected by fasting. They should make up the loss, a day for a day, when they recover after Ramadhaan. 
A Musafir, (one who is undertaking a journey of more than 77 kms and does not intend staying more than 14 days at his destination). However, it is better for him to fast in Ramadhaan than keep Qaza later, provided the journey is not a tiresome one. 
If it is feared that hunger or thirst will lead to death, it is permitted to break one's fast. 
It is Wajib to keep Qaza of a Nafl fast that was broken before completing it. 
Makrooh 
To chew gum, rubber, plastic items or other such things. 
To taste any article of food or drink and spit it out. If a woman has a very ill-tempered husband, it is permissible for her to taste the food, provided it does not go down the throat. 
To collect one's saliva in the mouth and then to swallow it, trying to quench thirst. 
To delay a bath that has become Farz knowingly until after Subha Sadiq. 
To use paste or tooth powder to clean one's teeth. It is permitted to clean with a miswaak of any fresh branch or root (tooth stick) 
To take the water too much up the nostrils when cleaning the nose. 
To gargle more than necessary. 
To quarrei, argue, use filthy or indecent words. 
To backbite, tell a lie and swear etc. are sinful acts even when one is not fasting. Therefore they become even worse when fasting. 
Qaza: 
To keep one fast in place of the one that breaks, or is broken intentionally. 
Qaza Wajib: 
Anything put by force into the mouth of fasting persons. 
Water goes down the throat whilst gargling, conscious of one's fasting. 
To vomit mouthful intentionally or to return vomit down the throat. 
Swallowing int 
paper or any item that is not used as food or medicine. 
Swallowing something edible, equal to or bigger than a grain of gram which was stuck between the teeth. However if it is first taken out of the mouth and swallowed it will break the fast whether it is smaller or bigger than the size of a gram. 
Putting oil into the ear. 
Inhaling snuff into the nostrils. 
Swallowing the blood from the gums if the colour of the blood is more than the saliva with which it is mixed. 
To eat and drink forgetting that one is fasting and thereafter thinking that the fast is broken, to eat and drink again. 
To eat and drink after Subha Sadiq or to break the fast before sunset due to a cloudy sky or a faulty watch, etc., and then realising one's fault. 
N.B. Any fast other than a Ramadhaan one, whether broken intentionally or with a good and valid reason, makes only Qaza Wajib. There is no Kaffarah for breaking any fast besides that of Ramadhaan 
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Kaffarah: 
To keep one fast after another for sixty days continously. 
However, if a person is unable to keep these 60 Rozas, for some valid reason, e.g. continuous sickness, then one has the option of choosing from one of the following four: 
Feed sixty poor people to their fill for two meals, or 
Feed one poor person two meals a day, for sixty days; or 
Give 60 poor persons 3 1 /2 lbs. (approx. 1.6kg.) of wheat or its value in cash or food grains; or 
Give to one poor person not less than 3 1 /2 lbs. 
of wheat, rice or food grains, etc. to its value of cash for sixty days. 
Qaza and kaffarah wajib 
Eating, drinking or breaking the fast in any other manner, e.g., smoking, etc., without a valid reason, will make both Qaza and Kaffarah necessary. 
Applying Surma into the eye or rubbing oil on the head and then, thinking that the fast is broken, to eat and drink intentionally. 
To drink any kind of medicine intentionally. Injection is permitted. 
How fast do not break 
To eat or drink something unintentionally. 
A mosquito, fly or any other object going Water entering the ears. 
Dust or dirt going down the throat. Swallowing one's own saliva. 
Applying of Surma (kohl) into the eyes. 
Taking a bath to keep cool. Applying itr or perfume. It is not permitted to inhale to smoke of Lobaan or Agar Batti whilst fasting. It is also not permitted to smoke cigarettes or inhale its smoke. 
Brushing the teeth without tooth paste or powder, e.g., using a Miswaak, etc. 
A dream which makes Ghusl necessary does not break the Rozah. 
FIDYA 
A very old person who does not have the strength to fast or a very sickly or diseased person who has no hope of recovering after Ramadhaan, should give Fidya for each fast missed in Ramadhaan. 
The Fidya for a fast is similar to that of a missed Farz or Wajib Salaat, i.e.: 
To give 3 1 /2 lbs = approx. 1.6kg of wheat 
7 lbs = approx. 3.2kg of barley 
the equivalent of the above in cash kind. 
If, however an old or sick person gains strength or recovers after Ramadhaan, he must keep the missed number of fasts and whatever was given as Fidya will be a reward for him from Allah Ta'ala. 
No one is allowed to fast for another sick or fit person. 
N.B. Children should be encouraged to fast, but should not be forced to complete the fast upto sunset if they are unable to bear the hunger or thirst.

Fasting in Ramadhaan

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