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· How does the HAMLET protein, which was lately discovered in
mother's milk, prevent the formation of tumors?
· What are the characteristics of mother's milk that change
according to the baby's need?
Proteins are basic bioactive molecules and they are required for
the cell to carry out its functions. Some proteins act individually
or together with other proteins. However, some of them need the help
of chemical compounds that are not proteins. These non-protein
molecules can be vitamins, minerals or metal ions. Vitamins or
inorganic substances are auxiliary proteins and they are generally
named as co-factors. Iron, magnesium, cobalt, copper, zinc, selenium
are common ions and auxiliary inorganic substances. These proteins
do quite amazing things when they get connected to their helpers.
One of the most interesting of these takes place in mother's milk.
Allah Creates the Protein Called HAMLET in Mother's Milk As a Result
of Miraculous Processes
Mother's milk is a matchless compound created by Allah in order to
meet the nutrition needs of the baby in full and to protect the baby
against possible infections. The balance of the nutrients in
mother's milk is in the most ideal measures, and in the best form
for the body systems of the immature baby. Mother's milk, which is
called "the miracle mixture" by scientists as the nutritional
values of this milk are at ideal measures, is very rich in
nutrients that make brain cells grow and accelerate the development
of the nervous system. Even a baby formula prepared with the latest
technology cannot replace this miracle food. New benefits of
mother's milk are found every day as a result of research.
As is known, mother's milk includes many enzymes, vitamins,
nucleotides and antibodies. However, scientists have discovered a
new protein in mother's milk lately.
This protein, which is the main protein in mother's milk and known
as "alpha- lactalbumin", gives mother's milk a superior quality with
respect to cow's milk. This is because the protein called
beta-lactalbumin in cow's milk is rejected by the baby's body.
A protein called alpha- lactalbumin is produced at the last stages of
pregnancy and nursing time. This protein helps the sugar called
lactose inside the milk to be synthesized and makes the baby sleep
easily and decreases the baby's tension. At the same time, when
this protein enters the baby's stomach, it combines with an
auxiliary protein called oleic acid. Oleic acid is a well-known
fatty acid also called OMEGA 9 (a basic component of olive oil). It
decreases blood pressure and prevents deadly diseases that affect
the brain. However, when alpha- lactalbumin and oleic acid are
combined, a miracle happens and they produce an alpha- lactalbumin
protein called "HAMLET" (short for H uman A lpha-lactalbumin M ade
LE thal to T umor cells) that is deadly to tumor cells in man.
HAMLET Destroys A Great Number of Tumor Cells
As a result of the studies conducted, it was proved that mother's
milk, about which hundreds of articles were published, protected
babies against cancer but its mechanism has not yet been understood
completely. This complex protein, which is produced only in the
baby's stomach, kills 40 different types of tumor cells. This
protein attacks the cell wall, enters inside and begins to change
their shape within half an hour after it combines with tumor cells
and kills them in six hours on average. However, the interesting
thing about this protein is that it can distinguish healthy cells
from tumor. Scientists have not yet understood how this protein
recognizes tumor cells. It is of course impossible that cells with
no mind or consciousness can distinguish between healthy cells and
tumor cells. These cells can distinguish between healthy and
dangerous cells only by Allah's inspiration. In the Qur'an, Allah's
sovereignty over all living things is revealed as such:
" I have put my trust in Allah, my Lord and your Lord. There is no
creature He does not hold by the forelock. My Lord is on a Straight
Path. " (Surah Hud, 56)
The interesting point is that the alpha- lactalbumin and oleic acid
that form this protein do not have the ability to destroy tumors on
their own. Alpha- lactalbumin and fatty acids exist naturally in
mother's milk. But they need to turn into a compound in the baby's
stomach to become the HAMLET protein that destroys the tumor. It is
of course a great miracle that Allah creates the cure before the
disease, and places all these molecules inside the milk that the
baby will drink.
When the protein in mother's milk, fatty acids and enzymes in the
baby's stomach are not created at the same time, their ability to
destroy tumors disappears. No doubt that this is one of the best
examples of Allah's flawless art of creation. In one verse it is
revealed:
" His command when He desires a thing is just to say to it, 'Be!' and
it is. " (Surah Ya Sin, 82)
Allah Creates Mother's Milk According to the Baby's Needs
It is clear that the mother has not decided by herself to produce
mother's milk, which is the most ideal nutrient for her baby, born
in need of protection and nutrition, on her own. Therefore, the
nutritional values of the mother's milk are not determined by the
mother; this is because the mother cannot possibly know the
nutrients required for her baby moment to moment. The mother cannot
control the contents of the milk that are formed inside her body.
Even if its qualities are not completely defined, the mother's milk
changes according to the growth phases of the baby, and the milk's
content differs according to the nutrients the baby needs during a
certain period. Almighty Allah, Who knows the needs of every being
and grants them, creates mother's milk inside the mother's body for
the baby:
Milk is a colostrum in the first days the baby is born, so it is
rich in protein and antibodies. This milk strengthens the baby's
immune system and helps the baby's digestive system develop.
After the first three to four days, the milk turns into a thinner,
more fluid and sweet form. This is for the baby's thirst. Sugars,
proteins and minerals are there according to the baby's need. This
milk is low in fat and rich in carbohydrates.
In time, milk takes a thicker and creamier form. This is to appease
the baby. At the same time, the IgA level is high from the 10 th day
to at least seven and a half months. The antibodies of this milk
are individualized, meaning different compositions according to
every baby's need. This is because Allah had created a special
system for this. As the mother touches and hugs the baby, the
mother's body communicates with pathogens that colonize the baby,
and the mother's body produces the suitable antibodies and immune
cells.
In the milk of mothers who cast, miraculously, there is more fat,
sodium, chloride and iron according to the baby's need. However, in
babies who are premature and feed with their own mothers' milk,
superiorities such as better sight and better results in IQ tests
have been observed.
There is very little iron in mother's milk, because iron is a
magnet for bacteria and gut flora; if there were too much iron in
milk, this might have caused an infection.
Allah creates special treatments and a special nutrient that contains
medicine for the baby. The production center of this medicine is
the mother's body. The mother's body detects the invaders by caring
only for the baby. This situation is so perfect that it cannot be
explained by coincidences. There is no doubt that Allah creates a
very special connection between the baby and the mother. It is
revealed in the verse:
" We have instructed man concerning his parents. Bearing him caused
his mother great debility and the period of his weaning was two
years: 'Give thanks to Me and to your parents. I am your final
destination. " (Surah Luqman, 14).
Mother's milk is the nutrient that the baby can digest most easily.
Even though it is a very rich nutritional drink, its digestion is
very easy in accordance with the baby's sensitive systems. So as
the baby uses less energy to digest nutrients, it can use its
energy for other bodily functions, growth and development of organs.
Mother's milk, which is always ready with its ideal temperature, plays
an important role in brain development with the sugars and fats it
includes. Besides this, elements such as calcium play a major role in
the baby's bone development. Even though this miraculous mixture is
named as milk, 90% of mother's milk is actually composed of water.
This is also a very important aspect, because babies also need water
as liquid as well as nutrients. Water and other foreign substances
other than mother's milk may not be so hygienic. However, the baby's
need of water is met with mother's milk, 90% of which is water.
HAMLET Is the Most Effective Medicine Yet Produced in the World
1- It kills a wide variety of tumor cells. However, it does not
touch healthy and mature cells.
2- It kills more than 40 tumor cells, even those very difficult
to treat with medicines.
3- It kills tumor cells with a natural and non-toxic mechanism.
Therefore, it does not harm healthy tissues, in contrast to cancer
medicines.
4- It exists naturally in human milk and causes lower risk of
cancer in children that feed with mother's milk and in their
mothers.
Almighty Allah, the All-Knowing, created mother's milk and HAMLET,
which is an important protein complex in this milk, as one of the
strongest medicines. Our Lord's name "Al-Shafi" (One Who gives
health) is revealed in one verse as such:
"And when I am ill, it is He Who cures me;" (Surah ash-Shu'arah, 80)

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Beyond all the miraculous systems in the body, the heart by itself
is one of the finest examples of flawless creation. No similar
artificial mechanism that "can keep someone alive" has thus far been
built, despite all the recent scientific advances. With the cells
that comprise it, its special valve systems and the manner in which
the opening and closing of these valves is regulated, the heart is
an organ with exceptionally complex and special systems. No other
organ can do anything like the work it performs.
· What happens in the event of an impairment in the functioning of this organ?
· How can the heart repair itself following a heart attack?
· What role does the thymosin beta-4 (TB4) molecule play in the
heart's self-repair?
Although it is only 22 days since its creation, a small collection
of cells on the left side of the fetus begins to move. This
collection of cells will never stop now, not for a very long time.
It will never tire. It will beat approximately 70 times per minute,
some 35 million times per year, and around two trillion times over
the course of an average life span. It will pump some 227 million
liters of blood over the course of a lifetime. It will tirelessly
feed all the organs of the body through the network of blood
vessels . The heart functions perfectly in every body because Allah
so chooses, and everything it does is under our Lord's control at
every moment. Allah exhibits His artistry of detail in the human
body and reveals this in a verse:
" Allah brought you out of your mothers' wombs knowing nothing at
all, and gave you hearing, sight and hearts so that perhaps you
would show thanks." (Surat an-Nahl, 78)
This organ, the foundation of life, also uses blood to nourish
itself. However, in order to remind people of their weakness, our
Lord may sometimes cause the vessels that feed the heart to narrow,
using such natural causes as cholesterol (blood fats), other fats,
calcium and combinations of other substances. This then leads to
impaired circulation in the blood vessels (coronary arteries) that
supply the heart, finally resulting in a heart defect. When the
narrowing of the vessels turns into complete blockage over the
course of time, the result is severe chest pain and a heart attack.
This generally proves fatal, though some victims do survive. But
their hearts still suffer damage from the attack.
Recent studies have once again shown Almighty Allah's love for and
mercy on His servants. Because a protein that the heart produces
during the developmental stage in children enables the damaged
heart to be repaired and increases the vessels supplying it.
The Healing Power of the Heart: Thymosin Beta-4
During a heart attack, heart cells die when the flow of blood to the
heart is suddenly cut off, resulting in irreparable damage. This
damage persists in the form of a decreased quality of life in the
patient's later life.
Until recently it used to be thought that, unlike other organs, the
heart had no ability to repair itself. Today, however, we know that
this damage can be put right by the body. The protein thymosin beta-4
(TB4), which plays a key role in the development of the heart in
children, activates stem cells that are lie dormant in the adult
heart. These tiny proteins, known as thymosin, which comes in two
forms in living tissue, α 1 and β 4, possess the ability to
reprogram cells in the body. The protein is today administered in
the form of a drug, and sends the stem cells a code regarding the
repair of the heart. The heart thus heals itself without the need
for other treatment. Administered in pharmaceutical form, this
protein improves heart performance by up to 25% by causing stem
cells to turn into heart and artery cells. It repairs the damaged
heart cells, increases the arteries supplying the heart and permits
the muscles to repair themselves.
Allah, the Creator of All, Is Most Great
Events in our body that we are unaware of, and whose existence we
have usually never even heard of, take place inside us with the
greatest regularity. Our heartbeat, essential for our survival, is
not something we initiate or maintain of our own will. Our heart is
one of the organs miraculously created by our Lord. This organ
begins beating as a collection of cells when a person is still in his
mother's womb, and continues to flawlessly discharge its duties
until the end of that person's life.
Research in recent years has revealed that in the event of a defect
arising in this immaculately functioning organ, various proteins go
into action to repair it. However, proteins themselves possess no
such medical knowledge with which to identify defects developing in
the heart, and lack the consciousness to save a person's life by
taking such precautions. Yet they are present in everyone's body
and ready to serve the same function. A protein with such superior
properties is neither the product of human intelligence nor of any
supposed evolutionary process. It was created by Allah, He who
bestows order, glory and perfection on all He creates. Allah is He
Who meets the needs of all created things ( Kafi ), He Who enfolds
them ( Muhit ) and Who is mighty enough to do all that He wishes, in
the manner He wishes ( Kadir ). He is the only One to be thanked and
praised ( Hamid ). He is the One who creates without previous
models ( Bedi ). This is revealed in the following verse:
"the Originator of the heavens and earth. When He decides on
something, He just says to it, 'Be!' and it is." (Surat al-Baqara,
117)
The heart is made up of special muscles that never tire. If your
heart muscles were to tire in doing things that cause you fatigue,
then you could never do such routine day-to-day activities as
cleaning, sport, climbing up stairs and the like. You would be
exhausted before you even began. But apart from exceptional
diseases, this never happens. Because Allah manifests His infinite
mercy on His servants by bestowing tirelessness on the muscles of
the heart. There is no doubt that this is one of the matchless
works of our Lord, who knows all things down to the finest detail
and Who manifests His omniscience in every detail. The omniscience
of Allah is revealed in the following verse:
"... My Lord encompasses all things in His knowledge so will you
not pay heed?" (Surat al-An'am, 80)
There is a highly systematic mechanism in the heart. That mechanism is
essential for human life. Otherwise, a single flaw arising in the
system could spell the end of the life of the person concerned. The
most important of the heart's mechanisms is the pumps on its right and
left. There are also auricles and ventricles on both sides of the
heart. The small pumps on either side are the auricles, while the
ventricles constitute the large pumps. The left side of the heart is
occupied with clean blood. It is the task of the left auricle and
ventricle to ensure that incoming blood reaches the organs and
tissues. The right side of the heart is occupied with used (dirty)
blood. The right auricle and ventricle send the blood to the lungs for
cleaning.
The Heart Is An Immaculate Organ Created By Almighty Allah
It Pumps Blood with Ease: The heart is a piece of flesh the size of
a fist composed of water, fats and proteins. This piece of flesh
possesses a more perfect and complex system than the most advanced
technological pump that all the experts in the world could produce
using their computers. This matchless piece of flesh is strong
enough to cause blood to spout up to three meters in the air.
It Identifies Oxygen Requirements: The heart pumps as much blood as
it calculates the body needs. This wondrous organ pumps just four
to six liters of blood per minute when the body is at rest. That
is enough for the person at that time as the cells in the body do
not require that much oxygen just then. But someone doing
strenuous exercise needs more oxygen. Oxygen needs to be
transmitted to the cells more quickly. The heart immediately
identifies this need and begins beating faster. The amount of blood
pumped by the heart increases by four to seven times during
exercise.
It Supports Tiring Muscles: The heart never stops working, but
sometimes it works even harder than usual. When one runs, the amount
of blood pumped by the heart can rise to 2,270 liters an hour. It
can raise its work rate from 70 beats per minute to 180 per minute
in order to provide the oxygen our tiring muscles need. It can
increase the amount of blood supplied to the tissues five-fold. When
our other muscles engage in a tiring activity, the heart
accelerates to support them.
It Coordinates the Auricles and Ventricles: The system in the heart
has perfect timing. That is the result of co-ordination and
communication among the cells that comprise the heart. The
noteworthy thing here, of course, is the "intelligence" in the cells
that act under the inspiration of Allah. The cells that make up the
heart send a current to the other side of the heart at a speed of
some 60 centimeters per second. The signal is sent from a region
known as the S.A. node. The cells that make up the S.A. node produce
the signal in just 1/14 of a second. There are cells that produce a
second current here, known as the A.V. node. The current sets the
two auricles into motion as it passes and causes them to contract in
order to collect blood. When the electric current, that is still
moving, reaches the ventricular muscles, special fibrous cells in
the muscle tissue between the right auricle and the right ventricle
halt it. This causes a delay in the current reaching the ventricle.
The speed of the current falls to 20 centimeters per second and it
begins being transmitted in 1/16 of a second. This delay is
exceedingly important. Because of it, the auricles fill with blood
before the ventricles contract, and are thus able to prepare
themselves to pump blood. This is the secret of the synchronized
action of the heart.

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My ex-wife has bipolar disorder, and we have now separated, and I do
not intend to take her back. I love her very much; my heart wants to
take her back but my head says no. I would rather suffer the pain of
separation than go back to her, because then I would also go insane.
Such is this world; things will never be perfect. Praise be to Allah
for what He has decreed.
I need to be comforted and I need to be completely convinced, once and
for all, that I should keep away from her, because she still contacts
me by phone and I sometimes answer her, then she starts to swear at me
and insult me.
Praise be to Allah
It is part of Allah's decree for His universe that He has made this
world the realm of troubles and problems, sickness and separation,
exhaustion and tiredness, as trials for His slaves, to see whether
they will be patient or impatient, and so that they will long for the
Hereafter, Paradise and that which is with Allah, where there will be
no toil, distress, exhaustion, hardship, grief, death, sickness or
separation. This is Allah's decree for His universe, and the way of
Allah cannot be changed.
In your words there is the answer and remedy for what you are faced
with. Your relationship has come to an end with separation and
divorce, and you do not intend to take her back. She is sick,
suffering from a mental illness with which it is impossible to
establish a normal marital relationship. What appears to be the case
is that you tried but you did not succeed, so what comes next? Why
hold onto a rope that has already been cut off? Why live in the shadow
of wishful thinking and impossibilities?
You gave a clear answer to these questions, and we appreciate your
openness: "my heart wants to take her back but my head says no." This
is the entire story and the entire solution. The heart is inclined but
reason corrects you and prevents you from stepping onto that slippery
slope.
But you have to give precedence to strengthening the resolve of your
mind, so that you can forget about her completely. That may take some
time, but in the end it will come, according to your strength, resolve
and certain faith that Allah will compensate you with something better
than her and will compensate you for the calamity with something
better and will reward you for what you have suffered.
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
If there is no way for the lover to reach his beloved, either because
it is not divinely decreed for him, or because of some shar'i
impediment, or both, then this is an insurmountable problem. Part of
the remedy is to make himself lose hope and despair (of ever reaching
his beloved), because when one loses hope in something, he will be
relieved of worrying about it and will stop paying attention to it.
If the sickness of love continues even though he has given up hope,
then this is a sign that he has developed some serious psychological
problems. In that case he should move on to another remedy, which is
to address his mind and think rationally, because it is known that
being emotionally attached to that which one has no hope of attaining
is a kind of insanity; the one who is afflicted with that is like one
who falls in love with the sun and thinks constantly of claiming up to
it and running in its orbit with it. Such a person is regarded as
insane by all rational people.
End quote fromZaad al-Ma'aad, 4/251
You are still young, as you stated in the details you gave that you
are thirty-four years old. It is not fair, it makes no sense and it is
not wise to spend your life regretting what you missed or something
that cannot possibly come back under any circumstances. Look for
another wife who is suitable for you, and start a new page in your
life. Life does not stop because of separation or failure, and nothing
could you make you forget a woman except another woman who is more
suitable for you.
Ask Allah for guidance (istikhaarah) and look for a wife who will
bring you happiness, and cut off all ties with your ex-wife, once and
for all, because she is no longer permissible for you now, as you are
divorced, and there is no point in keeping in touch with one another
on the phone. If you can change your phone number, then do so, so as
to stop her calling you and causing you distress.
It should be noted that forgetting may take some time; as we said,
that depends on your strengths and determination. Ask the Controller
of the hearts to remove from your heart whatever is left of this
relationship and ask Him, may He be glorified, to reward you for your
calamity and to compensate you with someone better than her.
We ask Allah to grant you peace of mind, a bright future, and a
righteous wife who will compensate you for what you have missed, and
that Allah will grant you the reward of those who are patient.
And Allah knows best.

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There is someone who apostatized, and before he apostatized, he had
some prayers and fasts that he had to make up but did not. If he comes
back to Islam, does he still have to make them up, or is everything
erased and does he become like someone who is new in Islam?
Praise be to Allah
Firstly:
If the apostate repents, he does not have to make up prayers or fasts
that he did not do during the time of apostasy, because repentance
erases what came before it.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked:
Does the apostate have to make up prayers and fasts if he comes back
to Islam and repents?
He replied:
He does not have to make them up; whoever repents, Allah accepts his
repentance. If a person does not pray, or he does something that
nullifies Islam, then Allah guides him and he repents, then he does
not have to make them up.
This is the correct scholarly view, because Islam erases that which
came before it, and repentance erases that which came before it.
Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, said:"Say to those who have
disbelieved, if they cease (from disbelief) their past will be
forgiven" [al-Anfaal 8:38]. Here Allah, may He be glorified and
exalted, states that if the disbeliever becomes Muslim, Allah will
forgive him everything that he did in the past.
The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said:
"Repentance erases that which came before it, and Islam erases that
which came before it."
End quote fromMajmoo' Fataawa Ibn Baaz, 29/196
See also the answer to question no. 197247
Secondly:
But if before he apostatized, the apostate had missed some prayers or
fasts or zakaah, then he must make them up, according to the majority
of scholars.
It says inal-Mawsoo'ah al-Fiqhiyyah(22/201-202):
If the apostate who has repented owed some prayers or fasts or zakaah
that he missed before he apostatized, does he have to make them up?
The majority of Hanafi, Shaafa'i and Hanbali fuqaha' are of the view
that it is obligatory to make them up, because omitting an act of
worship is a sin, and sins remain after apostatizing. End quote.
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: In
the case of the apostate, he is not obliged to make up prayers, zakaah
and fasts that he missed during his apostasy, according to the
well-known scholarly view, but he has to make up anything that he
missed before he apostatized, according to the well-known view.
And Allah knows best.

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It is obligatory to offer salaat ash-shurooq (prayer following sunrise)?
Praise be to Allah
Firstly:
Salaat al-ishraaq is a two-rak'ah prayer that is offered after the sun
has risen and become high, for those who pray Fajr in congregation in
the mosque, then sit in the place where they prayed, remembering
Allah, may He be exalted, until they pray two rak'ahs.
Concerning its virtue, the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be
upon him) said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits
remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two rak'ahs, will
have a reward like that of Hajj and 'Umrah, complete, complete,
complete."
Narrated by at-Tirmidhi (586), from Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be
pleased with him).
There is a difference of scholarly opinion as to the soundness of this
hadeeth. It was classed as da'eef (weak) by some scholars and classed
as hasan (good) by others. Among those who classed it as hasan was
al-Albaani (may Allah have mercy on him) inSaheeh Sunan at-Tirmidhi.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allah have mercy on him) was asked about it and
said: This hadeeth has isnaads that are fine, thus it is regarded as
coming under the heading of hasan because of corroborating evidence.
This prayer is mustahabb after the sun has risen and reached the
height of a spear, that is approximately fifteen or twenty minutes
after the sun rises.
End quote fromFataawa ash-Shaykh Ibn Baaz, 25/171
Secondly:
This prayer is mustahabb (encouraged), not obligatory, and it comes
under the heading of Duha prayer, because the time for Duha prayer
lasts from when the sun has risen high until just before the zenith
(the time of Zuhr).
With regard to Duha prayer being Sunnah and mustahabb, it was narrated
by al-Bukhaari (1178) and Muslim (721) that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be
pleased with him) said: My beloved (blessings and peace of Allah be
upon him) advised me to do three things, which I will not forsake so
long as I live: to fast three days of each month, to pray Duha, and
not to sleep until I pray Witr.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked about
Ishraaq and Duha prayer, and replied: The Sunnah of Ishraaq is (the
same as) the Sunnah of Duha, but if it is done early, from the time
when the sun has risen to the height of a spear, then it is Ishraaq
prayer; if it is done at the end of its time or in the middle of its
time, then it is Duha prayer. But it is (all) Duha prayer, because the
scholars (may Allah be pleased with them) said that the time of Duha
prayer lasts from when the sun has risen to the height of a spear
until just before the zenith.

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Some people claim thatHijaab)Islamic covering( was introduced after
the advent of Islam and that it did not exist in Arabia or outside of
it before the call of Prophet Muhammad,sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
Anyone who reads the Old Testament and the New Testament easily
recognizes that theHijaabwas known among the Hebrews since the time of
Ibraaheem )Abraham(, may Allaah exalt his mention, throughout the eras
of their Prophets, until after the advent of Christianity. There is
repeated reference to theHijaabin many books of the Old and New
Testaments.
·The Book of Genesis, ]24:64, 65[ says:"Rebekah also looked up and saw
Isaac. She got down from her camel and asked the servant, "Who is that
man in the field coming to meet us?" "He is my master," the servant
answered. So she took her veil and covered herself."
·The fifth song of the Songs of Solomon, a woman says:"Tell me, you
whom I love, where you graze your flock and where you rest your sheep
at midday.Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of
your friends?"
·The Book of Isaiah ]3:16-24[ says:
16 The LORD says, "The women of Zion are haughty, walking along with
outstretched necks, flirting with their eyes, tripping along with
mincing steps, with ornaments jingling on their ankles.
17 Therefore the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the women of
Zion; the Lord will make their scalps bald."
18 In that day the Lord will snatch away their finery: the bangles and
headbands and crescent necklaces,
19 The earrings, the bracelets and veils,
20 The head dresses and ankle chains and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms,
21 The signet rings and nose rings,
22 The fine robes and the capes and cloaks, the purses
23 And mirrors, and the linen garments and tiaras and shawls.
24 Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a sash, a
rope; instead of well dressed hair, baldness; instead of fine
clothing, sackcloth: instead of beauty, branding.
25 Your men will fall by the sword, your warriors in battle.
·The Book of Genesis says: "Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in
law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be
grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren
did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's houseand she put her
widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a veil, and
wrapped herself…"
·In the First Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul the Apostle says that
the veil honors women. Christian women used to veil their faces when
meeting strangers and take it off when they were in their homes
wearing mourning clothes.
Therefore, religious scriptures of the Jews and Christians )which
preceded the noble Quran( mention the veil and headdresses.
The Romans used to enact laws that forbade women two hundred years
before Jesus, may Allaah exalt his mention, not to appear with their
adornment on roads.Lex Oppiawas a law that forbade women to exaggerate
in adornment even inside their houses.
Concerning the pre-Islamic era, the reports of Arab women adhering
toHijaabare just as numerous as reports of women unveiling. In fact,
the violation of women's concealment was the reason behind the second
day of the first war ofFijaar. Some young men from Quraysh and Banu
Kinaanah saw a beautiful woman from Banu 'Aamir in the 'Ukaath Market.
They asked her to unveil her face, but she refused. Therefore, one of
them humiliated her and she sought help from her people. Pre-Islamic
poetry frequently refers to theHijaabof Arab women.

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In the ongoing battle between truth and falsehood, theHijaabhas taken
center stage. It has always been a sensitive issue, but it has
received a great deal of attention due to legislation and proposed
legislation in several European countries )e.g., France, Germany( that
ban its use in government institutions. For women who wear Hijaab out
of religious conviction, the truth is obvious and indisputable. For
others with limited knowledge or understanding of Hijaab, it can be
confusing.
Historical background
As a preliminary, it is important to understand several points related
to Hijaab and modesty. The first point is that modesty had been the
norm in history, up until the later part of the past century. If one
were to peruse historical books of various times and ages, one would
find modest covering of women to one degree or another. The other
point is that modesty is a component in several world religions,
particularly Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Many people are
surprised to realize that modesty and Hijaab were not introduced by
Islam. This injunction existed in the laws of religions revealed
before Islam, and remnants can still be found in the altered books of
those faiths. With the final message given to Prophet
Muhammad,sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, the order for Hijaab was
confirmed and finalized.
This is the reality since all of those revelations came from the same
Source, Allaah. Mary, mother of Jesus, may Allaah exalt their mention,
is rarely depicted without a traditional headcovering and one would
assume her to be Muslim )which, of course, she was(. One can still
find both Jewish and Christian women today who cover in much the same
way as Muslim women. It is one of the common bonds that are shared by
these three major faiths.
Functions of Hijaab
To truly understand the marvelous nature of Hijaab, it is essential to
review its functions. Of course, a Muslim does not need justification
for Allaah's commandments and willingly submits without question, but
Hijaab is an aspect of the religion that has a rationale that fits
perfectly with the logic of humans.
More than a religious symbol
The definition of a symbol is "a sign; something that stands for or
suggests something else by reason of relationship, association,
convention, or accidental resemblance; a visible sign of something
invisible." Of course, Hijaab is a symbol since it represents a
woman's submission to her Creator and her connection with the religion
of Islam. Allaah Almighty mentions this in the Quran when referring to
Hijaab ––"That is more suitable that they will be known..."This means
that a woman will be known to be a Muslim. But, while Hijaab is a
symbol, it is in reality much, much more than that. The following
purposes and functions of Hijaab will clarify this point.
Command and test from Allaah
Although often overlooked, it cannot be forgotten that Hijaab is a
test for the Muslim woman. Will she submit to her Lord or Creator, or
will she follow her own desires? It is clear from Quran and Hadeeths
that Hijaab is a religious obligation. There is no scholarly
difference on this point and the Muslim Ummah has applied it for 14
centuries )and beyond(. When a Muslim woman wears Hijaab she is
obeying and submitting to Allaah. To tell her to take it off would be
the same as telling her not to pray her obligatory prayers. When she
chooses not to wear Hijaab, she is disobeying her Lord and brings upon
herself the possibility of punishment for her transgression. This
matter cannot be taken lightly since it is included amongst the major
sins in Islam. Unfortunately, one will find Muslim women who argue
that Hijaab is not obligatory and that the text of the Quran on the
matter is not clear. This is an even graver error since one is denying
the verses of the Quran and distorting them to fit personal whims.
The following verses of the Holy Quran refer to the obligatory nature of Hijaab:
}And tell the believing women to reduce ]some[ of their vision and
guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that
which ]necessarily[ appears thereof and to wrap ]a portion of[ their
headcovers over their chests and not expose their adornment except to
their husbands, their fathers, their
}O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the
believers to bring down over themselves ]part[ of their outer
garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be
abused. And ever is Allaah Forgiving and Merciful.{]Quran 33:59[
Preservation of modesty
As mentioned previously, one of the main purposes of Hijaab is to hide
or conceal the beauty of a woman and to preserve her modesty. Modesty
can be defined as reserve or propriety in dress, conduct, and speech
as well as freedom from conceit and vanity.
Related concepts would be simplicity, moderation, and chastity. These
are considered as noble virtues that are encouraged by religious and
value systems around the world. Each person has a certain degree of
comfort in relation to dress, and a Muslim woman's more extensive
covering should be no less validated. Asking a Muslim woman to remove
her head- scarf would be similar to asking a non-Muslim woman to
remove her blouse. The Muslim woman would feel just as violated. Her
strong sense of modesty would cause her to feel ashamed to leave the
home without her complete covering. An interesting question to ask is
"Why is a nun respected for her modest dress, but a Muslim woman with
Hijaab is viewed as oppressed?"
Elevation of status
A woman who covers herself informs those around her that she is more
than her body and looks. She has a mind, she has a heart, she has a
personality, she has faith. It is through this process that her status
is elevated. She has dignity, honor, and decency, and she expects to
be treated as such. She refuses to be used as a toy merely for her
beauty and the pleasures of men. Women have much more to offer than
physical attractiveness, and the Hijaab in Islam guarantees that she
is seen for more than that. Contrary to popular opinion, the status of
women is Islam is elevated beyond that found in any other social
system. Spiritually, she has the same obligations and rewards as men;
socially, she is valued and honored as a mother, sister, daughter,
wife, and contributor to society; economically, she has ownership,
independence and decision making ability unparalleled before Islam.
The Hijaab is one component in a comprehensive system that places
women on a pedestal of respect and high esteem.
Liberation
The Hijaab is not a symbol of female oppression or inequality. On the
contrary, it is an instrument of liberation. A woman who wears Hijaab
liberates herself from the vain and selfish desire to show off her
beauty and to compete with other women around her. This is an innate
desire that is exacerbated by wanton display and tamed by modesty and
covering. With the Hijaab, a woman does not have to live up to
society's expectations of what is desirable, and she no longer has to
use her beauty to obtain recognition or acceptance from those around
her.
As much as women are prone to the temptation of vanity, the nature of
man makes him more tempted by seeing this. Hijaab also liberates man
from his natural desire to gaze at and enjoy the attractiveness of
women. It assists in freeing him from the lower desires that can be
debasing. With Hijaab, the concern of both women and men is no longer
superficiality and this, in turn, frees them to address higher motives
and goals such as spirituality and inner beauty.
Security and protection
In the chapter of Al-Ahzaab mentioned above, Allaah Almighty Says what
means"That is more suitable that they will be known and not be
abused."Thus, one of the functions of Hijaab is to protect women from
abuse and harm. This particularly includes various forms of sexual
abuse and harassment, which are prevalent in societies in which few
women cover. Men often get mixed signals and believe that women want
their advances by the way they reveal their bodies. The Hijaab, on the
contrary, sends a signal to men that the wearer is a modest and chaste
woman who should not be annoyed.
People often argue that this sort of reasoning places blame on the
victim, the woman herself. It is important to understand that the
intention is not to take the responsibility away from the offender,
but rather to highlight the reciprocal nature of Hijaab. Men and women
must work together for the protection of themselves, each other, and
society. Along with women, men also have a degree of modesty,
including most importantly lowering of the gaze and protecting of the
private parts )see Quran verses above(. On account of the difference
between men and women in nature and physical makeup, a greater amount
of covering is required for women than for men. Both men and women,
however, are instructed first to lower their gaze in the presence of
the opposite gender before being told to cover. Again, this emphasizes
their mutual responsibility in this regard. But, it must be recognized
that uncovering of women does play some roll in increased incidence of
abuse and harassment in society.
Safeguarding of society
When a woman exposes herself she is likely to be doing it for selfish
motives )i.e., showing off her body, to gain attention(. A devout
woman covers herself for the benefit of herself and also for the
society Imagine, if you will, a society in which all of the women
covered... Now imagine a completely different picture in which all of
the women exposed themselves, wearing very little. What is different
about those two societies? In which society would there be less evils
and temptations?
"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze, and protect their
private parts. . . "The believing woman protects her private parts
from not being seen and from immoral actions )fornication(. This is
one of the most serious aspects of modesty and Hijaab due to its
implications. Fornication is a poison that destroys individuals,
families, and societies. One only needs to look at societies in which
fornication is prevalent to understand this point. Diseases )e. g.,
AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases( are spread rampantly, divorce
increases, people become pre occupied with lower desires. Fornication
is amongst the greater sins in Islam for these reasons. A woman who
covers safeguards herself and, in turn, the society from this evil.
Islam is a religion of prevention and, as such, prescriptions are in
place to preclude people from falling into the traps of Satan. Hijaab,
lowering the gaze, limited mixing of men and women are all
preventative tools against fornication. When humans adhere to these
prescriptions, life becomes wholesome and strong families are built
necessities for a healthy social order.
With all of these benefits one begins to wonder why a woman would
choose not to wear Hijaab?
Reasons for Hijaab ban )and the Islamic response(
Secularism
One of the main reasons for the Hijaab ban in a country such as France
is a concept known as secularism. Secularism is a system in which
government functions with little or no connections to religion or
religious institutions. Religion does not dictate political decisions
or thinking. As a philosophy, secularism is the belief that life can
best be lived with little or no reference to God or gods. In secular
societies, people do not assume religious beliefs to be widely shared
and over time religion becomes less important in their lives. The
obvious danger of this philosophy is that it encourages atheism and
agnosticism. There is an emphasis on rationalism and a denigration of
religions and religious teachings.
France is a pure secular states as noted in the first sentence of its
constitution )1905( "France is an indivisible and secular Republic…"
In relation to the Hijaab, the President of France, Jacques Chirac, is
quoted as stating, "What is at stake is supporting the principle of
secularism, which is one of the pillars of our Republic." Jean-Pierre
Raffarin, the Prime Minister of France, has stated, "Secularism in
France is a fundamental value, particularly in France's foremost
Republican sanctuary, her schools, where every young person is
learning about citizenship, universality, and where he or she must
benefit from the principles of equality and liberty, the neutrality of
public service." Seventy percent of French people support the Hijaab
ban. This is also one of the main reasons that Hijaab is banned in the
secular countries of Turkey and Tunisia.
Islam is a threat to these governments since it is quite the opposite
of secularism. Islam is not only a religion, but a deen, a way of
life. As a way of life, it is comprehensive, covering virtually every
aspect. A Muslim is not able to separate religion from the rest of
life for the deen is the life. A true practicing Muslim breathes,
walks, and lives Islam, even down to the smallest details. Upon rising
in the morning, she remembers Allaah. She immediately washes for pray
and completes the fajr prayer. She eats with his right hand during
meals. During social interactions she follows Islamic etiquette.
Hijaab is a part of this way of life and as such it cannot be altered
or removed. The religion of Islam pervades both private and public
life. These cannot be separated and one cannot say that she i1l be
religious in private life but not public life. An individual takes her
deen to public life when she wears Hijaab. She takes her religion to
public life when she refuses to shake hands with males. The religion
comes into play during social interactions, economic transactions, and
political decisions. A Muslim can never live a "secular" life.
Unfortunately, this is what nations are forcing Muslims to do, even in
so-called Islamic countries. But, Allaah has guaranteed to preserve
the religion and to reward those who work for His cause in its
protection.
Equality of genders/ emancipation of women
The second reason given for the Hijaab ban is reflected in the
following quote by Jacques Chirac —"Regardless of their origins and
their convictions, French men and women have the same rights, the same
duties, and they have a right to the same respect and the same
opportunities." The goal of these societies is to make men and women
totally equal or the same; exactly identical in rights, duties, and
opportunities. It is somehow strange to think that by removing Hijaab
men and women will somehow become magically equal in status. These
people also assume that women who wear Hijaab are oppressed,
subjugated and in need of liberation. They seem to think that Muslim
women want to be liberated and to be told to remove the Hijaab. It is
as if they are doing a favor for the Muslim woman.
From an Islamic perspective, it is important to realize that although
men and women are similar in many ways )i.e., spiritual(, Allaah
Almighty has created specific rights and responsibilities for each
gender in certain realms of life. He has not only done that, but He
has also created each gender uniquely to best fulfill the duties that
have been assigned to each. Science, in fact, has affirmed these
concepts. This does not imply the superiority of one gender over the
other since both roles are honorable and operate in a complementary
manner. They are both essential for effective functioning of the
society. One may ask the question, "If Allaah Almighty had intended
for men and women to be equal or the same, would it be necessary to
have two genders?"
A Muslim woman does not need the "freedom" that is being offered, for
the she is already liberated. Her liberation comes through submission
to her Lord and Creator. The Hijaab liberates her from the focus on
worldly and lower desires and elevates her into the domain of
spirituality and nearness to Allaah. The "liberation" they promise is
only subjugation deceptively shrouded in the cloak of goodness. There
can never be liberation in disobedience to Allaah.
Protection from force of parents
Although secular countries proclaim to support freedom of religion and
speech, these can easily be compromised in defense of the secular
philosophy. The following quote highlights this fact: "The European
Court in Stasbourg protects secularism when it is a fundamental value
of the State. It allows limits to the freedom of expression in public
services, especially when it is a matter of protecting minors against
external pressures." In these societies, everything is upside down,
even to the point of giving minors rights above their parents. In
essence, what they are doing is taking control from parents and giving
it to the state. So, it is no longer parents who are telling their
children to wear Hijaab, but it is the state telling them to take it
off. There is still no freedom, only a different force. This is not
much different from saying that you have come to liberate a country,
only to occupy it yourself.
In Islam, the rights of parents are sacred and honored. Allaah
commands the believers to obey and respect their parents and this is
often placed next to submission and obedience to Allaah in importance.
They are attempting to tear down this fundamental aspect of the deen
and the culture, but this cannot be allowed. From an Islamic
perspective, parents can force their daughter to wear Hijaab since
this is a religious obligation. They are only requiring her to do what
is best for her, her family, and her society. This is really no
different than enforcing a curfew or placing limitations on friends or
outings. In reality, it is more essential since the benefits are
immense. It is important to note that girls are not obligated to wear
Hijaab until puberty, but they should be taught about the essentials
of Hijaab from an early age. If they are properly taught the beauty
and meaning of Hijaab, they will willingly make their own choice to
don it when the time is right.

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Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}O children of Adam, We have
bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as
adornment. But the clothing of righteousness -- that is best. That is
from the signs of Allaah that perhaps they will remember. O children
of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he removed your parents from
Paradise, stripping them of their clothing to show them their private
parts. Indeed, he sees you, he and his tribe, from where you do not
see them. Indeed, We have made the devils allies to those who do not
believe.{]Quran 7:26-27[
O Muslim brothers! It is a great favor conferred by Allaah The
Almighty upon His servants that He bestowed upon them clothing to
screen their private parts, in order to safeguard their honor and
protect them from being played with or violated. Allaah The Almighty
prescribed and commanded that the'Awrah)private parts( should be
concealed, and nothing thereof should appear except what He made
permissible, so that modesty is maintained among people. He legislated
for both men and women the'Awrahthat suits the nature of each of them,
and made it impermissible for either of the sexes to go beyond the
limits of His command.
It is of utmost importance to discuss the'Awrahand how to screen it
particularly in the context of women, because of the influence and
temptation they exert upon men, and by extension, on societies. To
maintain the woman is to maintain the whole society, and to waste her
is to waste the entire society. The Messenger of Allaah,sallallaahu
'alayhi wa salam, warned of the temptation caused by women,
saying:"Safeguard yourselves )from the temptation of( women, for the
first temptation from which the Children of Israel suffered was in
women."
Ruling onHijaab
When the Noble Verse ofHijaab)Islamic covering( was revealed, i.e.
)the statement of Allaah The Almighty, what means(:}…and to wrap ]a
portion of[ their headcovers over their chests{]Quran 24:31[
'Aa'ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, said,
I have never seen better ]women[, more trusting in the Book of Allaah,
and more believing in the Divine revelation than the women of the
Ansaar )Helpers(. When that Noble Verse of Hijaab was revealed, there
was no woman among them except that she got up and took hold of her
sheet, and in the morning, they came to offer Morning Prayer wrapped
in them.
They hastened to comply with the command of Allaah The Almighty. As
they had no clothes fit to implement what they were ordered to do,
they got up and cut their garments and made from them headcovers to
screen themselves with.
Compare this behavior with the conduct of such women who claim to be
"civilized", who consider that theHijaabis ]a manifestation of[
extremism, or that she has not yet been convinced of the need to wear
it, or many such excuses which will not avail her any benefit from
Allaah The Almighty on the Day she will stand before Him.
Allaah The Almighty Says after forbidding a display of beauty:}…and do
not display yourselves as ]was[ the display of the former times of
ignorance.{]Quran 33:33[ He further Says )what means(:}It is not for a
believing man or a believing woman, when Allaah and His Messenger have
decided a matter, that they should ]thereafter[ have any choice about
their affair. And whoever disobeys Allaah and His Messenger has
certainly strayed into clear error.{]Quran 33:36[
Hijaabis no less obligatory than prayer, Zakaah)obligatory purifying
alms( and fasting; and this is an indisputably established ruling of
Islam. Who could dare to deny that it is obligatory in the following
statement of Allaah The Almighty )what means(:}O Prophet, tell your
wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down
over themselves ]part[ of their outer garments.{]Quran 33:59[
Islam Wants the Woman to Be a Well-Guarded Jewel
When Allaah The Almighty prescribedHijaabfor the woman, and commanded
her to adhere to it, He wanted her to be a well-guarded jewel and a
concealed pearl, kept far from playful hands, and screened from the
poisonous arrows )of strangers' eyes(. She achieves this when she
abides by the Command of her Lord, and observes herHijaab:}That is
more suitable that they will be known and not be abused.{]Quran 33:59[
When our women from among the righteous predecessors understood
thatHijaabis an obligation from Allaah The Almighty on them, and
consequently, they adhered to it, goodness emerged in the form of
illumination on the foreheads of the generation brought up at their
hands. How excellent were those women as righteous daughters,
sincere sisters, honorable wives guarding )their chastity(, and
nursing mothers! Consequently, at that time, there was not much
deviation in society. But today, when the women abstain from following
the commands of Allaah The Almighty in all the affairs of life, the
result is the outbreak in our societies of adultery, sexual
perversion, rape, violation of honor even against children, increasing
number of spinsters and divorce cases. On the other hand, the great
effect ofHijaabon communities is not hidden, as regards the
maintenance of honor, self-reassurance, chastity and the elevation of
man to higher purposes.
The woman'sHijaabis her honor, dignity and freedom, and with these she
is liberated from servitude to anyone )or anything( other than Allaah
The Almighty; it means freedom from the servitude to the body, the
self, the restrictions of fashion, the )futile( traditions of the
community and the pressure applied by the West.
How Satan Misleads Servants by Stripping Them of Their Clothing
Consider the Statement of Allaah The Almighty )what means(:}O children
of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he removed your parents from
Paradise, stripping them of their clothing to show them their private
parts{]Quran 7:27[ It shows that Satan started his mischief on earth
by misleading servants and stripping them of their clothing, and
disclosing their private parts. Indeed, he did not ask them to do so
from the beginning, for he knows with certainty that such a request
would be rejected. But, he made his speech alluring to them, and paved
the way for it, as told by Allaah The Almighty )what means(:}But Satan
whispered to them to make apparent to them that which was concealed
from them of their private parts. He said, "Your Lord did not forbid
you this tree except that you become angels or become of the
immortal." And he swore ]by Allaah[ to them, "Indeed, I am to you from
among the sincere advisors."{]Quran 7:20-21[ He claimed to have pity
and sympathy for them, and pretended that he was just an adviser to
them as he intended nothing but their benefit, and took an oath
regarding that. Thus, they opposed the Command of Allaah The Almighty
which led to their being driven out of Paradise, and sent down to this
earth.
The enemies of this religion realize the danger ofHijaab, as it
obstructs their plans of neutralizing the effect of Islam upon the
Muslim world. Therefore, they do their best to remove it and replace
it with unlawful exposure. In order to achieve this goal, they make
their speech about it alluring )to women(. They do not call directly
for women to remove it, but they do so indirectly in the name of
progress and civilization, personal freedom, and equality between men
and women.
Hijaab: Concepts and Morals
According to 'Abdullaah Al-Huthayl,
Anyone who ponders on the history of the shocks that the West directed
against the Muslims, will find that removing the Hijaab has been one
of their top priorities for which they exerted all possible efforts,
making it the basis for destroying every Islamic community. This has
been done to the extent that one of them stated that by no means would
the East be set aright unless Hijaab is removed from the woman's face
and instead, placed over the Quran. In this way, they succeeded in
many of their schemes after long years of planning.
The more one looks at the state of communities, the more one realizes
that the Hijaab is confronting a war from poisonous hands in the name
of progress and civilization, under the pretext that it restrains the
woman and subjects her to humiliation. One of them dared to address
the Muslim woman saying: "Tear that veil, and throw it away. Tear it!
What evil you are doing? What darkness you are in? What humiliation
are you in? What grave you are in? Destroy it! Destroy the terror
violently without hesitation! Destroy the silence and say and express
your wishes as you like! Destroy the prison…!"
Thus, the woman has been driven by the allurement of speech behind
such claims, and has removed her honor with her own hands, and become
a plaything. However, the Muslim woman who sticks to the command of
her Lord, repulses all the hands that stretch to remove herHijaabfrom
her and unlawfully expose her face,proves competently that
herHijaabnever impedes her from being active in society, taking and
giving. She, all perfect praise be to Allaah The Almighty, is present
in all fields, areas and places: as a physician, an engineer, a
university professor, a lawyer...
According to the Islamic concept, the woman has a pioneering role in
the formation and advancement of society. HerHijaabis not merely a set
of clothes, rather, it is a set of concepts and morals. It is an act
of worship, of higher thought, culture and civilization; and these are
the real standards of evaluating women.

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I live in a gulf country. People here started dealing with what is
called (national cheques) and are saying that it is halal. So I
started using them as well as my family did. Some time after this some
scholars (including the mufti of one of the emirates) said it includes
Islamic restriction and they informed the Islamic bank about them but
the bank did not fully investigate.
So now these cheques are disagreed upon some say it is halal while
others say it is haram. When I knew this I told my family that I want
to withdraw from such transactions and I have already withdrawn
Alhamdulillah. I advised my family to withdraw theirs but they did not
respond to me. I swore that I would not even drink a cup of water if
they win any extra amount and I repeated my oath in different
occasions, not at the same time. What shall I do? How shall I expiate?
Is it permissible for me to eat from what is made of this money? I
really do not want to even drink water which is bought by this money,
what shall I do? Please answer me. I am a girl and I cannot live
alone.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
The one who wants to engage in some transaction with a company or
anyone else must know the rulings on that, and find out whether it is
Islamically acceptable, either by researching it himself or asking the
scholars, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):"So ask of
those who know the Scripture, if you know not" [al-Nahl 16:43].
If you subscribed to these bonds following a fatwa issued by a
trustworthy scholar which said that they are permissible, then there
is no sin on you.
If a person is sure that they are haraam, then it is not permissible
for him to subscribe to them. If a person subscribes to them then
finds out that they are haraam, then he must get out of it, and there
is no sin on him for what happened in the past.
You have done well to get out of it and withdraw your money. This is
safer and better.
Secondly:
If your family do not think that they are haraam, then they do not
have to get rid of these bonds, because they followed the fatwa of one
who said they are permissible. If they are not qualified to know the
difference and determine what is more correct, and they rely on
following a scholar whom they trust, there is no blame on them.
Thirdly:
It is permissible for you to eat and drink food and drink offered to
you by your family, because their wealth is mixed, and because wealth
that is haraam because of the manner in which it is acquired is haraam
only for the one who acquires it and not others who take it from him
by permissible means. See the answer to question no. 45018.
With regard to your oath, if you wish you may adhere to it, and not
benefit from anything that results from the profits of these bonds,
whilst benefiting from their other wealth, or if you wish you may
offer expiation for breaking your oath.
You only have to offer expiation once, because the one who swears
repeated oaths concerning the same thing only has to offer expiation
once in the event of breaking the oath. And Allaah knows best.

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What are the bad deeds that cancel out good deeds if a person does
them and cause them to be erased from the record of deeds?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
One of the basic principles among Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l-Jamaa'ah is that
good deeds are not accepted if they are accompanied by kufr, and that
nothing cancels out all good deeds except kufr.
This is indicated by the verse in which Allaah says (interpretation of
the meaning):
"Say: Spend (in Allaah's Cause) willingly or unwillingly, it will not
be accepted from you. Verily, you are ever a people who are Faasiqoon
(rebellious, disobedient to Allaah)."
54. And nothing prevents their contributions from being accepted from
them except that they disbelieved in Allaah and in His Messenger
(Muhammad), and that they came not to As-Salaah (the prayer) except in
a lazy state, and that they offer not contributions but unwillingly"
[al-Tawbah 9:53-54]
Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
Nothing cancels out good deeds except kufr, because the one who dies
as a believer will inevitably enter Paradise, and he will be brought
out of Hell if he does enter it, but if all his good deeds are
cancelled out, he will never enter Paradise. Good deeds can only be
cancelled out by that which is their opposite, and nothing can be the
opposite of all good deeds except kufr. This is well known from the
principles of Sunnah. End quote.Al-Saarim al-Maslool(p. 55)
The followers of innovation, such as the Khawaarij, Mu'tazilah and
Murji'ah differed. The Khawaarij and Mu'tazilah went to extremes and
said that major sins erase and cancel out all good deeds and acts of
worship. In contrast the Murji'ah said that the good deed of faith
cancels out all bad deeds.
Secondly:
Once it is understood that nothing can cancel out all good deeds
except that which cancels out faith altogether, namely kufr, then can
some sins cancel out and erase some good deeds?
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said
inMajmoo' al-Fataawa(10/638):
If bad deeds do not cancel out all good deeds, can they cancel out a
proportional amount of them, or can some good deeds be erased by sin
that is less than kufr?
There are two views among those who claim adherence to the Sunnah,
some who deny that and some who affirm it. End quote.
The first view is that bad deeds do not cancel out good deeds, rather
good deeds are the ones that cancel out bad deeds, by the grace and
bounty and kindness of Allaah.
Al-Qurtubi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said inal-Jaami' li Ahkaam
al-Qur'aan(3/295):
The correct 'aqeedah is that bad deeds do not cancel out good deeds. End quote.
The second view is that sins and innovations may cancel out the reward
for good deeds as a form of punishment. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah
attributed this view to the majority of Ahl al-Sunnah. SeeMajmoo'
al-Fataawa(10/322).
This was also the view favoured by Shaykh al-Islam and his student Ibn
al-Qayyim. He said inMadaarij al-Saalikeen(1/278):
Ahmad stated that in one report and said: A person should get married
if he fears for himself; he should borrow money and get married, lest
he fall into haraam actions which would cancel out his good deeds. End
quote.
Imam al-Bukhaari (may Allaah have mercy on him) said inKitaab
al-Eemaan(the Book of Faith) in his Saheeh:
Chapter: Fear of the believer inadvertently cancelling out his good
deeds. Ibraaheem al-Taymi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: When I
compare my words with my deeds, I am afraid that my deeds belie my
words. Ibn Abi Mulaykah said: I met thirty of the companions of the
Prophet(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) all of whom feared
that they might be guilty of hypocrisy, and not one of them said that
his faith was like that of Jibreel and Mika'eel. It was narrated from
al-Hasan: No one fears it (hypocrisy) but a believer and no one feels
safe from it but a hypocrite. And one should be afraid of persisting
in hypocrisy and sin without repenting, because Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):"and [they] do not persist in what
(wrong) they have done, while they know" [Aal 'Imraan 3:135].
Imam Muslim also entitled a chapter: The believer's fear of his good
deeds being cancelled out.
Imam Ibn Rajab (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
Al-Bukhaari's title for this chapter is suited to what is mentioned in
it of good deeds being cancelled out by some sins, as Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
"O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the
Prophet, nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one
another, lest your deeds should be rendered fruitless while you
perceive not"
[al-Hujuraat 49:2]
Imam Ahmad said: Al-Hasan ibn Moosa said: Hammad ibn Salamah narrated
from Habeeb ibn al-Shaheed, that al-Hasan said: These people do not
think that some deeds can cancel out others, but Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
"O you who believe! Raise not your voices …, lest your deeds should be
rendered fruitless while you perceive not"
[al-Hujuraat 49:2]
This is also indicated by the verses in which Allaah says
(interpretation of the meaning):
"O you who believe! Do not render in vain your Sadaqah (charity) by
reminders of your generosity or by injury, like him who spends his
wealth to be seen of men, and he does not believe in Allaah, nor in
the Last Day. His likeness is the likeness of a smooth rock on which
is a little dust; on it falls heavy rain which leaves it bare. They
are not able to do anything with what they have earned. And Allaah
does not guide the disbelieving people"
[al-Baqarah 2:264]
"Would any of you wish to have a garden with date palms and vines,
with rivers flowing underneath, and all kinds of fruits for him
therein, while he is stricken with old age, and his children are weak
(not able to look after themselves), then it is struck with a fiery
whirlwind, so that it is burnt? Thus does Allaah make clear His Ayaat
(proofs, evidences, verses) to you that you may give thought"
[al-Baqarah 2:266]
InSaheeh al-Bukhaariit is narrated that 'Umar asked the people about
it and they said: Allaah knows best. Ibn 'Abbaas said: The verse gives
a likeness of deeds. 'Umar said: What deeds? Ibn 'Abbaas said: Deeds.
'Umar said: A rich man may strive in obedience of Allaah, then Allaah
sends the shaytaan to him and he commits sins until they drown out his
good deeds.
'Ata' al-Khursaani said: This is a man whose deeds end with shirk or a
major sin, so all his good deeds are cancelled out.
It is narrated in a saheeh report that the Prophet(peace and blessings
of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever does not pray 'Asr, his deeds
are cancelled out." Narrated by al-Bukhaari (553).
It also says inal-Saheehthat a man said: By Allaah, Allaah will not
forgive So and so. Allaah said: 'Who is the one who swore by Me that I
will not forgive So and so? I have forgiven So and so and I have
cancelled out your good deeds. Muslim (2621).
'Aa'ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: Tell Zayd that his
jihad with the Messenger of Allaah (S) will be cancelled out unless he
repents. Narrated by al-Daaraqutni (3/52) and al-Bayhaqi (5/330)
This indicates that some bad deeds cancel out some good deeds, but
they may be restored if one repents.
Ibn Abi Haatim narrated in hisTafseerfrom Abu Ja'far, from al-Rabee'
ibn Anas, that Abu'l-Aaliyah said: The companions of the Messenger of
Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) thought that no sin
could do harm if one was sincere and that no good deed was of any
avail if one associates others with Allaah. Then Allaah revealed the
words (interpretation of the meaning):
"O you who believe! Obey Allaah, and obey the Messenger (Muhammad) and
render not vain your deeds"
[Muhammad 47:33]
Then they began to fear major sins after they found out that they may
cancel out good deeds.
It was narrated from al-Hasan that he said concerning the words "and
render not vain your deeds" i.e., by committing sins. It was narrated
from Ma'mar from al-Zuhri concerning the words "and render not vain
your deeds" i.e., by committing major sins.
It was narrated that Qataadah said concerning this verse: Whoever
among you can avoid rendering vain his righteous deeds by doing bad
deeds, let him do so, and there is no strength except with Allaah.
Good cancels out evil, and evil cancels out good, and what matters is
one's final deeds.
Ibn Rajab (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: There are very many
reports from the salaf about good deeds being cancelled out by major
sins, and it would take too long to list them all. Hudhayfah said:
Slandering a chaste innocent woman cancels out the good deeds of a
hundred years.
It was narrated that 'Ata' said: A man may say a word in anger that
destroys the good deeds of sixty or seventy years.
Imam Ahmad said, according to the report of al-Fadl ibn Ziyaad: No one
of you can be sure that he will not steal a glance that will cancel
out his good deeds.
As for those who say that the view that good deeds may be cancelled
out by bad deeds is the view of the Khawaarij and Mu'tazilah, this is
a false view, and the views of the righteous salaf do not agree with
that. Yes, the Khawaarij and Mu'tazilah said that faith is cancelled
out by major sins and that major sin dooms one to spend eternity in
Hell, but this is a false view which was held by them alone.Sharh
Kitaab al-Eemaan min Saheeh al-Bukhaari(206-210).
Ibn al-Qayyim said: The things that cancel out or spoil good deeds are
too many to count. It is not the deeds that count, rather it is the
protection of one's good deeds from that which may spoil them or
cancel them out.Al-Waabil al-Sayyib(18).
And Allaah knows best.

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There is a brother who embraced Islam approximately two years ago, but
he cannot remember whether he uttered the shahaadatayn (twin
declaration of faith). He prays and fasts and strives to follow the
religion as much as he can .
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
We praise Allaah for having guided our brother to Islam, and we ask
Him, may He be glorified and exalted, to make him steadfast,
strengthen his faith and increase his worship.
Secondly:
If this brother is doubting that he uttered the shahaadatayn after two
years of fasting, praying and striving to follow the religion as much
as he can, this is undoubtedly waswaas (whispers) from the shaytaan
who wants to upset him and make him feel anxious and worried. What is
definite is that this brother has repeated the shahaadatayn during
this lengthy period time after time. Has he not been repeating the
adhaan after the muezzin all this time? Has he not said sometimesLaa
ilaaha ill-Allaah Muhammad Rasool Allaah? Does he not pray? For in the
tashahhud during the prayer he says: I bear witness that there is no
god but Allaah and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of
Allaah.
Moreover the fact that he prays is regarded as entering into Islam.
Hence the scholars said of the kaafir: If he prays then he is a Muslim
according to the rules, i.e., he is judged to be a Muslim even if he
does not utter the shahaadatayn.
See:al-Sharh al-Mumti'(2/12) andal-Mawsoo'ah al-Fiqhiyyah(4/272).
This is also indicated by the report narrated by al-Bukhaari (391)
from Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: The
Messenger of Allaah(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
"Whoever prays as we pray and faces the same qiblah (direction of
prayer) that we face and eats meat slaughtered by us, he is the
Muslim."
We should beware of waswaas which befalls some people and makes them
confused as to whether they said or did something or not, because
waswaas is a sickness, and the remedy for it is dhikr (remembering
Allaah) and not paying any attention to it.
And Allaah knows best.

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The collection and compilation of the Quran

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Part 1: During the Lifetime of the Prophet .
A study of the compilation of textmust begin with the character of the book itself as it was handed down by Muhammad to his Companions during his lifetime. It was not delivered or revealed all at once.
The Noble Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad piecemeal over a period of twenty-three years from the timewhen he began to preach the Message of Islam in Makkah in 610 CE until his death at Madeenah in 632 CE. The Quran itself declares that Allaah addressed Prophet Muhammad with what means: “…And We have spaced it distinctly.” [Quran 25:32]
Furthermore, no chronological record of the sequence of passages was kept by Muhammad himself or his Companions so that, as each of these began to be collected into an actual Soorah (chapter), no thought was given as to theme, order of deliverance or chronological sequence. It is acknowledged by all Muslim writers that most of the chapters, especially the longer ones, are composite texts containing various passages not necessarily linked to each other in the sequence in which they were given. As time went on Muhammad would say words to the effect of: “Put this passagein the chapter in which so-and-sois mentioned”, or: “Put it in such and such a place.” [As-Suyooti, Al-Itqaan fee 'Uloom Al-Quran, p.141] Thus, passages were added to compilations of other passages already collected together until each of these became a distinct chapter. The evidence that a number of these chapters already had their recognised titles during the lifetime of Muhammad . is thefollowing two Prophetic narrations: “Anyone who recites the last two verses of Soorah Al-Baqarah (The Cow, chapter 2) at night, they will suffice him.” [Al-Bukhaari] And: “If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Soorah Al-Kahf (the Cave, No. 18), he will be protectedfrom the Dajjaal (Antichrist).” [Muslim]
At the same time, there is also reason to believe that there wereother chapters to which titles were not necessarily given by Prophet Muhammad . An example of this is Soorah Al-Ikhlaas [Chapter 112], for although the Prophet spoke at some length about it and said it was equal to one-third of the whole Quran, he did not mention it by name. [Muslim]
As the Quran developed, the Prophet’s Companions took portions of it down in writing and also committed its passages to memory. It appears that the memorisation of the text was theforemost method of recording itscontents as the very word Quran means ‘recitation’. From the very first word delivered to Muhammad by the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) on Mount Hiraa’, namely Iqra’ – ‘Recite!’ [Chapter 96:1], we can see that the verbal recitation of its passages was very highly esteemed and consistently practiced. Nevertheless, it is to actual written records of its text that the Quran itself bears witness in the following verse (which means): “[It is recorded] in honoured sheets. Exalted and purified. [Carried] by the hands ofmessenger-angels. Noble and dutiful.” [Quran: 80:13-16]
Furthermore, there is evidence that even during the early days ofProphet Muhammad in Makkah, portions of the Quran as then delivered were being written down. When ‘Umar was still a pagan, he one day struck his sister when he heard her reading a portion of the Quran. Upon seeing blood on her cheek, however, he relented and said: “Give me this sheet which I heard you reading just now so that I may see what Muhammad has brought.” [Ibn Is-Haaq, SeeratRasoolullaah, p.156]. On reading the portion of the twentieth chapter (of the Quran) which she had been reading, he became a Muslim.
Nonetheless, it appears that rightup to the end of the life of Muhammad the practice of memorisation predominated over the writing down of the Quran and was regarded as more important.
In the Hadeeth (narrations) records, we read that the angel Jibreel is said to have checked therecitation of the Quran every Ramadhaan with Prophet Muhammad and, in his (the Prophet ) final year, he (Jibreel) checked it with him twice. Faatimah said: “The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, told me, ‘Jibreel used to recite the Quran to me and I to him once a year, but this year he recited the whole Quran with me twice. I think that my death is approaching.’” [Al-Bukhaari]
Some of the closest Companions of the Prophet devoted themselves to learning the text of the Quran by heart. These included Ubayy Ibn Ka’b, Mu’aath Ibn Jabal, Zayd Ibn Thaabit, Abu Zayd and Abu Ad-Dardaa’ . Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood collected more than ninety of theone hundred and fourteen chapters by himself, learning the remaining chapters from other Companions.
Regarding the written materials, there are no records as to exactlyhow much of the Quran was written down during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad . There is no evidence to suggest that anyone actually compiled the whole text of the Quran into a single manuscript, whether directly under the authority of Prophet Muhammad or otherwise.
With the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, the revelation stopped, as the Quran had become complete. There could be no further revelation once its chosen recipient had passed away. While he lived, however, there was always the possibility that new passages could be added and it hardly seemed appropriate, therefore, to contemplate codifying the textinto one harmonious whole. Thus, it is not surprising to find that the book was widely scattered in the memories of men and in writing on various different materials at the time of the death of the Prophet .
There were only a few disputes among the Companions about the text of the Quran while the Prophet was alive, unlike those which arose soon after his death. All these factors explain the absence of an official codifiedtext at the time of his death. Imaam As-Suyooti stated that the Quran, as sent down from Allaah in separate stages, had been completely written down and carefully preserved, but that it had not been assembled into one single location during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, [Ibn Is-haaq, Seerat Rasoolullaah, p.96]
All of it was said to have been available in principle, for the Companions had absorbed it in their memories and it had been written down on separate materials. The final order of the various verses and chapters is also presumed to have been defined by the Prophet while he was still alive.

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Gems of Wisdom by Hadrat Daata Ganj Bakhsh
Abu al-Hasan 'Ali al-Hajweri Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho
*.A person's nobility and elevation in status is not judged by
miracles but by chastity and purity in his dealings.
*.The deterioration of the entire nation is based on 3 things
deteriorating – When the ruler is uneducated – When an Aalim does not
practice upon his knowledge – and when the poor lose faith in ALLAH
SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
*.The saviour of a person is his adherence to religion and his
destruction is in his objections to it.
*.If any desires based on you own desires enters any work then the
blessings are taken away from it.
*.Knowledge is expansive while a person's life span is short,
therefore it is not compulsory to learn the many different branches of
knowledge although it is necessary to learn that much as is required
to make deeds and actions proper and correct.
*.To stay away from unmindfully wealthy, the lazy needy and the
ignorant dervishes is regarded as worship and prayer.
*.A Sufi is that person who has the Quraan in one hand and the sunnat
of the Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam in the other.
*.Fanah (lost in the remembrance of ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala), it's
explanation is the eradication of ignorance, to obtain knowledge and
destroy desires and neglectfulness, to adopt constant remembrance of
ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. This quality now becomes to constant and
that's when the person is totally absorbed in ALLAH SubHanuhu wa
Ta'ala 's love as a result he becomes immortal by self destruction.
*.Acceptance are of 2 types – firstly the acceptance of the servant by
the supreme master (ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala) and secondly the
acceptance of the master by the servant ie. His every action and every
decision is either followed or pleasurable in its prohibition. That
person sees the "Hand" of ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala in every bounty
and he regards sorrow and happiness, life and death as the bounties of
ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
*.Tasawwuf (Sufism, Mysticism) has a few levels, firstly forgiveness,
Secondly – Inclination towards ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, Thirdly –
abstinence from the pleasures of the World, Fourthly – Total reliance
on ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
*.To worship successfully the position of manifestations and
observations is reached.
*.Oh! Dear friends, seek knowledge, learn knowledge and practice on
that knowledge.
*.A poor person is he who possesses nothing in the World nor does he
wish to possess anything nor does he show sorrow at the loss of any
Worldly possession.
*.Marriage is lawful for every man and woman. He who can support a
wife and family, then it is Sunnah for him but he who cannot safeguard
himself from Haram, it becomes Fard upon him to marry.
*.The most excellent form of Ibadah is to oppose your desires.
*.The example of the soul is similar to Shaytan and to oppose it is
the wonder of worship.