AL-ISLAH - Issue 19 September 2008 / Ramadhaan 1429

AL-ISLAH - Issue: 19 September 2008 / Ramadhaan 1429


ACTS OF LAILATUL QADR 

First Act 

Mufti Yusuf Sacha (D.B) 

The greatest act is the act of Ummul-Mu'mineen 

Hazrat Aysha Siddiqah Radiallahu Anha. i.e. to 

recite the following dua as often as possible before 

Nawaafil Salaah, after Nawaafil Salaah and in 

Qaidah Akhirah. 

Second Act 

Hazrat Ka'ab Ihbaar Radiallahu Anhu narrates, 

that whoever reads Kalimah Tayyibah 3 times in 

Shabe-Qadr, Allah Ta'ala will remove his sins. 

When read the first time the sins will be removed, 

when read the second time he will be freed from 

hell and when read the third time he will be entitled 

for Jannat. 

Third Act 

Hazrat Ali Radiallahu Anhu narrates, whoever 

reads Surah Qadr 7 times during the night of 

Laylatul Qadr, Allah Ta'ala will safeguard him from 

all difficulties and 70.000 angels will make dua for 

Jannat for the reciter. 

Fourth Act 

Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas narrates, perform 2 

Rak'aats Salaat-u-Tawbah, recite in the first 

Rak'aat 

in the second Rak'aat. 

and recite 

After salaam whilst sitting in the same place make 

Istigfaar 70 times. Performing of this act Allah will 

forgive him and his parents. 

Contents 

Islamic Teaching 

Acts of Lailatul Qadr …………………………………………....…... 1 

Taraweeh Salah Eight Rakats or Twenty? …………………... 2 & 3 

Ramadhaan the Blessed Month ……..……………................. 4 & 5 

Two Actions Which Deprive One from the Blessings of 

Ramadhaan ………………………………………………………….. 5 

Islamic Lifestyle 

The Ramadhaan of Hazrat Maulana Ilyas (Rahmatullahi Alayh) .. 6 


Running late for Eid Salah… .……………………….… 7 

Your Questions Answered ...…………………………………….. 8 

Islamic Guidance 

Science of Tasawwuf: Nisbat & Ihsaan ………………...……....… 9 

Temptations at University, What Should I Do? ………................ 10 

Seerah 

True Love ……………………………………………………………. 11 


Zakaat …………………………………………………....……. 12 & 13 

Just For Women 

Designer Eyebrows ..…..………………….………………….….... 14 

Rules Concerning Menstruation during Ramadhaan ..……....…. 15 

Stories of Pious Women …………………………………..….….… 15 

Islam & Science 

Natural Toothbrush We call it Miswaak ……………………….… 15 

Children Section 

Ramadhaan Quiz .…………………………………………………... 16 

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TARAWEEH SALAH 

EIGHT RAKATS OR TWENTY? 


The Sunnah Number of Rakats of Taraweeh 

There is a growing misconception among 

present-day Muslims (especially the younger 

generation) that the Taraweeh Salah which is 

performed during the month of Ramadhan 

constitutes eight rakats only. This is however 

incorrect because: 

1. It is in conflict with the Sunnah. 

2. It is in conflict with the Ijmah [consensus] of 

the Sahabah (R.A.) 

3. It is in conflict with the Ijmah (consensus) of 

the four madhahib. 

THE SUNNAH IN THIS REGARD 

Although many, 

Ulema (e.g. Hafiz Ibn 

Taymiyyah, Allamah 

Subki and Qadi 

Shawkani) are of the 

opinion that 

Rasulullah Sallallahu 

alaihi wasallam never 

fixed the exact 

number of rakats for 

the Taraweeh salah, 

we are convinced that the Sunnah is twenty 

rakats because the twenty rakat Taraweeh was 

introduced by Hadrat Umar R.A. and Rasulullah 

Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallarn had commanded us 

to follow the Khulafa-e-Rashdeen (especially 

Hadrat Abu Bakr and Hadrat Umar R.A.). 

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: 

"Hold firmly on to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of 

the Khulafa-e-Rashideen." "Follow the two after 

me (i.e. Hadrat Abu Bakr and Hadrat Umar. 

THE IJMA [CONSENSUS] OF THE SAHABAH 

R.A. 

The twenty rakat Taraweeh that was introduced 

by Hadrat Umar R.A. was unanimously 

accepted by all the Sahabah R.A. without any 

objection. In other words, they had ijma 

[consensus] in this regard. Many ayat of the 

The twenty rakat Taraweeh 

that was introduced by Hadrhat 

Umar R.A. was unanimously 

accepted by all the Sahabah 

R.A. without any objection. 

Qur'an and ahadith of Rasulullah Sallallahu 

Alaihi Wasallam indicate the Shari authority 

(hujjiyyah) of Ijma'. Among those are: 

"And whoever opposes the Rasul after the 

guidance (of Allah) has been manifested unto 

him, and follows other than the believers way. 

We appoint for him that unto which he himself 

has turned, and we expose him unto Jahannam 

- a hopeless journey's end." "My Ummah will 

never unite upon batil (falsehood, deception)”. 

In addition to the above, it should also be borne 

in mind that consensus of the Sahabah (R.A). 

represents the highest and most authoritative 

form of ijma’. 

A CLOSER LOOK AT 

THE FOUR MADHAHIB 

While Imam Abu 

Hanifah(R.A), Imam 

Shafi'i (R.A)and Imam 

Ahmed bin Hanbal 

(R.A). agree that the 

Taraweeh Salah 

comprises of twenty 

rakats, there are two 

narrations from Imam Malik According to one 

narration he too agrees that the Taraweeh 

Salah comprises of twenty rakats. Ibn Qasim 

(R.A)has however narrated from Imam 

Malik(R.A), that he preferred thirty-six rakats 

and three rakats witr thereafter. (Most Maliki 

textbooks however mention the twenty rakat 

narration only). 

This however does not mean that Imam Malik 

rejected the ijma’ of the Sahabah R.A. The 

standard practice in Madinah at that time was 

thirty-six rakats and the reason for performing 

thirty-six rakats was that the people of Makkah 

would perform tawaf after every four rakats of 

Taraweeh. Because tawaf can only be 

performed in Makkah, the people of Madinah 

would perform an additional four rakats nafl 

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MY BELIEFS AND ACTION CONFORM TO HADITH!! 

17. Rasulullah (S.A.W) would have prevented women from performing Salah in the 

Masjid. 

‘Aishah (R.A) says: "If Rasulullah saw the condition of the women today, he would have 

prevented them from coming to the Masjid just as the women of Banu Israeel were prevented from 

coming to the Masjid." 

(SahihBukhari Vol.11 Pg.120) 


salah after every four rakats of Taraweeh. 

Considering the above and the fact that these 

additional sixteen rakats (4x4) were regarded as 

nafl (and not Sunnah mu'akkadah as in 

Taraweeh) and were performed individually. We 

may conclude that Imam Malik and the other 

Fuqaha of Madinah also agreed that the actual 

Taraweeh comprises of twenty rakats only. 

NOTE 1 

According to Sheikh Atiyyah Muhammad Salim, 

from the fourth Hijri century, only twenty rakats 

Taraweeh were performed in Madinah. 

Thereafter in the 8th century when Imam Zainud-Din 

AI-Iraqi was appointed the Imam of 

Masjid-un-Nabawi the people would return to the 

Masjid later during the night to perform the 

additional sixteen rakats. The famous historian 

As-Sa'ud writes that this practice continued until 

the late ninth and early tenth Hijri century. 

NOTE 2 

It is not permissible to oppose the consensus of 

the four madhahib. This is understood from the 

fact that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam 

had instructed us to follow the Sawad-al-A'zam 

(vast majority). Since all the other true madhahib 

do not any longer exist, these four madhahib the 

Sawad-al-A'zam. 

NOTE 3 

Many Ulema (e.g. Abu Ja'far Tahawi, Abu Eesa 

Tirmidhi, Ibn Rushd Qurtabi, Ibn Qudamah 

Maqdisi, etc.) Have discussed the divergent 

opinions of the Fuqaha [jurists] in various topics. 

None of them have ever mentioned a single 

Faqih [jurist] who held the opinion that the 

Taraweeh salah had eight rakats only. 

THE NARRATION OF HADHRAT AISHA R.A. 

Imam Bukhari R.A. has recorded a narration 

from Hadrat Aisha (R.A) in which she says: 

"Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam would 

never read more than eleven rakats - neither in 

Ramadhan nor in any other month. He would 

perform four rakats and do not ask of their 

beauty and length. He would thereafter perform 

another four rakats and do not ask of their beauty 

and length. He would thereafter perform three 

rakats." Hadrat Aisha R.A. says that she (once) 

asked Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wasallam 

whether he slept before performing the witr 

salah. Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam 

replied: "O Aisha! My eyes sleep but not my 

heart." 

This Hadith is often cited in support of the claim that 

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam performed 

only eight rakats in the Taraweeh Salah. It is 

however incorrect to make such a deduction from 

this Hadith because this Hadith is discussing the 

Tahajjud Salah and 'nafal Salah and not the 

Taraweeh The words "nor in any other month" 

are a clear indication that this Hadith is not 

regarding the Taraweeh Salah. (Taraweeh is not 

Performed in any other month besides 

Ramadhan.) 

There is a Hadith in which Hadrat Aisha R.A. 

narrates that during the last ten days of 

Ramadhan. Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam 

would stay awake throughout the night and he 

would exert himself in ibadah. It is possible that 

upon hearing this narration from Hadrat Aisha 

R.A. some people would think that compared to 

the rest of the Year, Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi 

wasallam read more rakats of Tahajjud Salah in 

Ramadhan. In. order to dispel such doubts, 

Hadrat Aisha R.A. explained that Rasulullah 

Sallallahu alaihi wasallam’s Tahajjud Salah 

always comprised of eleven lengthy Rakats 

irrespective of whether it was Ramadhan or any 

other month. 

CONCLUSION 

In view of the preceding discussion we 

conclude that: 

The Sunnah Taraweeh consists of twenty 

rakats and not eight. 


Dua of the Month 

It is reported from Ayesha (Radiallah Ahha): “I said : 

‘O Rasullullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasaallam), when I find 

myself in Laylatul Qadr What Shall I say ?’ Rasullullah 

(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasaallam), replied , say: 

TRANSLATION: O Allah you are the One Who grants pardon for sins, You love 

to pardon, so pardon me. 

Quote of the Month 

“Wasting food is criminal when 

people are starving else where” 

Matthew Hoxley, Essex 

Islam also teaches us to eat moderately and not 

waste. 

Eat and drink, but avoid excess. (20:81) 

Our religion teaches us not to waste food, as 

people around the world are facing starvat.ion 

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AL-ISLAH Al-lslah - Issue: contains 19 sacred verses of the Holy Qur'aan and the Ahaadith September of the 2008 Prophet / Ramadhaan (S.A.W). 1429 

Please ensure its sanctity.


4 

Ramadhaan 

The Blessed Month 

Maulana Abdur Rauf (D.B) 

The month of Ramadhaan is a very great 

blessing of Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta’aala. Who 

can there be amongst the Muslims who is not 

acquainted with the greatness and the Barakah 

of this month? Allah Ta’aala has created this 

month for the purpose of His worship. It cannot 

be possible to ascertain the amount of mercy 

that Allah Ta’aala confers upon His servants 

during this month. It is impossible for us to 

imagine these blessings. Nevertheless, even on 

a normal daily basis, we have been granted with 

enormous gifts of His Bounty, Mercy and 

Beneficence, His Kindness and Favours on 

every single day are innumerable and infinite. 

The Mercy of Allah Ta’aala is constantly 

showered upon us 24 hours a day; however, we 

are so useless and incompetent that these 

special moments continue to pass by us whilst 

we lay wrapped up in carelessness. 

Nevertheless, He continues to shower His 

Kindness and Favours, it is only our fault that we 

do not attain these favours, whereas there is no 

deficiency in His endowment. 

In Ramadhaan al Mubarak, we do tend to be a 

bit more cautious with regards to our deeds, 

thus, what tends to happen is that all of the 

available good deeds are put aside for taking up 

in Ramadhaan al Mubarak, if we are to pray 

Nafil Prayers then it will be in Ramadhaan, if we 

are to do Tilaawat then it will be in Ramadhaan, 

if we are to stay awake during the night then that 

too shall only be in the month of Ramadhaan, 

and if we are ever to pray the optional prayers of 

Ishraaq and Chaast then we shall pray these 

also in the month of Ramadhaan, likewise, we 

have taken all of the good deeds and put them 

aside for taking up in Ramadhaan al Mubarak, 

And then just as Ramadhaan al Mubarak 

finishes, all of the good deeds stop too. Now 

there is no Tilaawat, no Dhikr, no Nawaafil, no 

Remembrance of Allah Ta’aala, and no 

cautiousness with regards to refraining from sin. 

During Ramadhaan al Mubarak we tend to be 

ashamed of committing any sins by thinking 

look! It is the month of Ramadhaan, why not 

protect the gaze a little, however, as soon as 

Ramadhaan al Mubarak passes by, the 

licence to sin has been acquired again, 

now there is no caution to refrain from 

sin, and no effort to continue the good 

deeds which had been commenced in the 

month of Ramadhaan. 

Allah Ta’aala has made Ramadhaan al 

Mubarak as a Training Course. Once we have 

completed this course and Allah Ta’aala has 

created the spark and spirit within us through 

the endowment of different forms of worship 

such as, Fasting, Taraaweeh, I'tikaaf, Dhikr, 

Tasbih and Tilaawat, it is now our duty to 

maintain this spirit which has been created 

within us. Hence, when we re-enter our normal 

lifestyle after Ramadhaan, it is our duty to 

maintain this enthusiasm. 

Take the example of a white piece of cloth 

which has just been recently washed. Even if it 

gets stained by the tiniest speck, it will stand out 

very much. Likewise, during the course of 

Ramadhaan al Mubarak, our hearts, having 

been washed of all sins, have become 

completely clean. Now we must try our best to 

safeguard the heart from all sins so that this 

clean heart does not get stained by any sin, we 

must see that it is not tainted by the stains of 

sins and disobedience, we must free our hearts 

from all sins. 

Allah Ta’aala had given us the guidance and 

ability to perform various acts of worship during 

Ramadhaan al Mubarak. Although we cannot 

continue performing the same amount of deeds 

to the same extent after the month has passed, 

we must continue to perform at least a 

substantial part of these deeds. During the 

month of Ramadhaan, we had been granted the 

guidance to recite the Noble Qur'an, but what is 

the reason for it to remain unopened for the rest 

of the year, this would only mean that the Noble 

Qur'an has only been kept in wait for the month 

of Ramadhaan. Hence, we must resolve to 

ensure that even after Ramadhaan al Mubarak, 

not a single day will pass without the recitation 

of the Noble Qur'an. Otherwise, it does not 

make sense that we have recited a lot from the 

Noble Qur'an during the month of Ramadhaan 

and then we have locked it up in the Bookcase, 

in wait for the next year's new moon of 

Ramadhaan al Mubarak, so that we can pick it 

up once again. This would be a case of grave 

deprivation. Hence, we must make the routine 

of reciting the Noble Qur'an on a daily basis. 

Alhamdulillah, in Ramadhaan al Mubarak, we 

are also blessed with the fortune of praying 

Namaaz with the Congregation (Jamaat), 

however, this does not mean that we have been 

granted leave from the Masjid until the next 

year, instead, we should make an effort so that 

Allah Ta’aala grants us the guidance to pray 

Namaaz with the Congregation in the future too. 


The Faraa'iz and Waajibaat which Allah Ta’aala 

has made compulsory upon us are not such that 

they are difficult for us or that we are unable to 

perform them, if that was the case then why 

would Allah Ta’aala have made them 

compulsory. Hence, whatever the deed, be it 

undertaking a compulsory act or saving 

ourselves from sin, all are within our capability. 

Allah Ta’aala has not made anything compulsory 

which is beyond our capability. It is only a case 

of courage and determination, Allah Ta’aala has 

created great strength within the human 

willpower, and we must now use this courage to 

live our future in accordance to the pleasure of 

Allah Ta’aala and in accordance to the 

Commandments of the Shari’ah. 

May Allah Ta’aala, through His Mercy, grant us 

the guidance to act upon what we have learnt. 

May He grant us the guidance to appreciate this 

Blessed month of Ramadhaan and the ability to 

spend this time in an appropriate manner. May 

Allah Ta’aala also grant us the courage and 

guidance after Ramadhaan to be steadfast in 

Namaaz, to recite the Noble Qur'an, to be 

engaged in the remembrance of Allah Ta’aala, 

and to safeguard ourselves from all sins. 

Aameen. 

TWO ACTIONS WHICH DEPRIVE ONE FROM THE BLESSINGS OF RAMADHAAN 

Extracted from TAUFAH E MAAHE RAMADHAAN by HADHRAT ARIFBILLAH HAKEEM AKHTAR SAHIB 

There are two actions which are detrimental whilst in the state of fasting because they deprive one from 

the blessings of not only the fast itself but of the blessings of the entire holy month of Ramadhan. 

The first action from the two is the evil glance. “The evil glance” means to look towards those things 

which Allah has forbidden you to look at. Allah Subhaanahu Wa ta’aalaa states in the holy Qur’aan; 

“say to the believing men that they lower their gazes and safeguard their private parts and say to the 

believing women that they lower their gazes and safeguard their private parts”. 

In the above mentioned verse of the Holy Qur’aan Allah has repeated the same command that he has 

given to men for the women and the reason behind this is to show the importance of this command for 

both the sexes. Just as it is fardh and necessary for the men to keep their gazes lowered it is also 

necessary for the women to keep their gazes lowered. If you ponder deeper into the meaning of this 

blessed ayah you will find that Allah has ordered us to keep our gazes lowered at all times, not just 

when there is someone or something haraam in front of us and the wisdom behind this is to make it 

easy for one not to look at haraam when suddenly confronted by it, whereas if one is looking around all 

the time it will make it very hard for them to control their gaze when confronted by haraam so we must 

try and make it a habit to always keep our gazes lowered. May Allah ta’aalaa give us all the courage 

and strength to keep our gazes lowered at all times. Aameen. 

The second action which deprives a person from the blessings of Ramadhaan is Geebah (backbiting). 

Backbiting is to speak ill of a believer behind his back, including matters concerning his beliefs, 

appearance, or personality. Not only is backbiting restricted to words, but it also includes every 

behaviour and action, whether it is done by body language or direct. The Prophet (s) defined backbiting 

by saying: “Do you know what backbiting is? … It is to mention things which you dislike about your 

brother. To mention things that are really found in the personality of your brother is backbiting. To 

mention things that are not found in the personality of your brother is slander.” Backbiting is however 

one of the meanest crimes and sins because Allah does not forgive such a person unless and until the 

person who he as been backbiting about doesn’t forgive him first. Allah states in the Glorious Qur’aan: 

Do not spy on one another or backbite. Would any of you like to eat the disgusting dead flesh of your 

brother? Have fear of Allah; Allah accepts repentance and is All-merciful (49:12).” This act is so evil 

that Allah has compared it to eating the meat of a dead brother. Anyone who is right minded would 

abstain from this vile act. May Allah safeguard all of us from this evil, Aameen. Another point to note is 

that Allah in this ayah has mentioned “dead brother” and not just brother because when one backbites 

another brother he is not present at the time to defend himself just as a dead person is unable to defend 

himself. Let us not become from those who talk about defenceless people and learn to look at our own 

faults and try to rectify them so that we are worthy of showing our faces in front of our beloved prophet 

and to our creator the almighty Allah after we breath our last. 

My dear brothers and sisters the holy month of Ramadhaan is coming let us not waste our precious 

time in talking about others and other fruitless activities and try to indulge ourselves in performing 

those actions which are going to make Allah happy and refrain from all those actions which are 

going to make him angry with us. May Allah give us all the ability to take maximum benefit 

from this holy month of Ramadhaan and may he give us the strength to save ourselves especially 

from the two above mentioned evils and all other evils as well and may he make it a means of our 

success in this world and the hereafter. Aameen. 


Please ensure its sanctity. 

5 

Islamic Teaching


6 

THE RAMADAN OF 

HAZRAT MAULANA ILYAS 

(RAHMATULLAH ALAYH) 

Extracted from the book 

Ramadhan by Hazrat Sheikh 

Zakariyya Kandhelvi 

Hazrat Sheikh Zakariyya 

mentions about the Ramadan 

routine of Maulana llyas 

(Rahmatullah Alayh) , it was the 

general habit of this uncle of 

mine that whatever he was to 

eat at night, was eaten at iftar 

time. He did not have a habit of 

drinking tea. His meal was 

indeed a very simple one, not 

the "meal of your fathers" as 

mentioned in the Hadeeth of 

Abu Dawood Shareef. 

The hadeeth says that if the 

time for Esha is at hand and the 

evening meal was ready, then 

the evening meal should be 

eaten first, it so happened that a 

certain person in surprise said to 

Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas 

(Radiallahu Anhu) that I have 

heard the word of Rasulullah 

Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, and 

if we are going to get busy with 

the evening meal, the 

congregational prayer will be 

lost, thereupon Sayedina ibn 

Abbas (Radiallahu Anhu) said: 

"How do you think was their 

meals? Do you think it was like 

the meal of your fathers?" 

in other words: Do you think it 

was such a multiple course 

meal, which took long time to 

eat like that which your fathers 

are used to? Their meal merely 

consists of a few dates and a 

cup or two of sattu. 

And so was the meal of my 

uncle in its simplicity, it 

sometimes consisted only of 

piece of roti. in any case, after 

Iftar he performed Maghrib 

Salaah. After maghrib It had 

always been his practice to 

perform long raka-ahs of 

nafal but in Ramadan it 

used to be so long that 

he finished very near to 

the for Esha. 

After these nafals, he used to 

lie down for a while In the Masjid 

while some of his attendants 

pressed his legs to restore 

strength. About half an hour 

later, It would be time for Esha 

and Taraweeh, which he himself 

led. After Taraweeh he again lay 

down for a while, without there 

being any Majlis. 

I have not seen any of my 

elders so punctual about 

loud Zikr as my late uncle. 

Very often he used to tell me 

that he feared that he would fall 

asleep as soon as he gave the 

salaam for Witr and before a 

pillow could be placed for him to 

put his head upon. But when I 

visited there or if he happened 

to be my guest, that time after 

Taraweeh was my time for 

eating my evening meal. At such 

mealtime, there always used to 

be some fruits brought along by 

some friends. My uncle 

generally joined in and in fact, I 

insisted on his partaking of it 

with us, He then used to spend 

about fifteen minutes or so with 

us. 

At night it was his fixed routine 

to wake up at 12 o'clock, at 

which time his attendants would 

give him two boiled eggs, still 

warm. The eggs were boiled 

while he was busy with his toilet 

preparations. Having eaten the 

eggs, he busied himself with 

Tahajjud Salaah. This continued 

for a long time till the last 

moments of Sehri time and then 

he ate Sehri. There are times 

when I have seen him with 

morsel of food in his right hand 

asking for someone to bring 

water, with which to rinse his 

mouth while at the same time 

telling someone to call the 

azaan. When the muezzin will 

ascend onto the roof, he will 

finish that last morsel, finishing 

just as the azaan is called. 

There is a little story about wild 

figs. Hazrat and myself had a 

relative, who is an imam 

somewhere in Delhi. He used to 

think my brother is the spiritual 

guide of everybody and that 

many things are disclosed to 

him in Ramadan in an unseen 

manner. Once I spent the night 

there. At the time of iftar my 

uncle asked is there anything to 

eat?" some people replied: 

"Only some wild figs which had 

been left over from last night." 

My uncle replied: "How nice! 

Bring it." 

At the time for Sehri, he again 

asked whether there was 

something to eat mid again they 

told him: "Only some of the 

same wild figs which had been 

left over from last night." 

Four or five such figs were then 

taken for Sehri. 

Uncle performed his Salaah at 

the earliest time, in Ramadan he 

did not have the habit of giving a 

lecture after Fajar Salaah. This 

was started by Maulana Yusuf 

Sahib. Hazrat used to remain 

seated on his musalla until 

Ishraq time, making Zikr and 

reciting his Wazeefas. All the 

attendants used to perform Fajr 

then go to sleep to wake up 

some time later at their own 

times. Hazrat remained busy 

and performed Ishraq Salaah. 

Generally, he felt a bit tired at 

that time and if he had time he 

lay down to rest for a while, 

otherwise, he would give words 

of advice for the jamaats about 

to leave for Mewat or conversed 

with guests, in accordance with 

their standing, he treated his 

visitors, looked after them and 

bore the expenses of hosting 

them himself. And if anyone, 

who was a Sayed happened to 

arrive, gave them extra special 

attention. He even emphasised 

to me the importance of showing 

honour and respect to such 

people, if any of his mureeds or 

student was a Sayed, he was 

prepared to pardon and overlook 

his faults. 

Once I complained to him about 

one of his mureeds and 

students, who was also one of 

his attendants. Hazrat replied: "I 

know of his fault, but he is a 


Sayed". 

Maulana Ali Mia writes in his 

book: Maulana llyas and his 

Deeni dawat "Maulana 

Mueenullah Nadwi reports: 'I 

was once sick during Ramadan. 

My food was being brought to 

me in bed where I lay sick. 

Maulana llyas was about to 

per-form his nafal Salaah and 

said to the boy responsible for 

bringing the food: leave the food. 

I will take it to him. The boy did 

not understand properly and 

brought the food to Maulana's 

room. When he had finished 

Salaah, he said: 'I said to the 

boy, leave the food, I will take it 

away.' Thereafter Maulana 

himself brought the food and sat 

down by my bedside. For a long 

time he sat there talking to me in 

sympathetic terms and to 

comfort me'." 

The fact that Maulana 

Mueenullah was a Sayed had a 

lot to do with this great respect 

shown to him. 

Hazrat also had the habit of 

sleeping for two or three hours in 

the afternoon, but for the period 

after Zuhr to Asr he retired to his 

private room to converse with 

visitors until Asr time, if he had 

arranged to teach any students 

some kitaab, this was the time 

set aside for that. After Asr, he 

busied himself with loud Zikr 

until Maghrib time, in the days 

other than during Ramadan, this 

Zikr was performed in the latter 

part of the night, after Tahajjud 

till Fajar time. This could be 

done at that time because in 

those times Fajar was performed 

a bit late at the onset of the 

greyness of dawn. 

Hazrat was a man who at all 

times talked about Tableegh 

and the Tableeghi movement, 

just like the late Maulana Yusuf. 

I have not seen any of my elders 

so punctual about loud Zikr as 

my late uncle. Before the last 

few years of his illness, he 

regularly recited the twelve 

Tasbeehs and Zikr of the Ismi 

Zaat in the latter part of the 

night, while in Ramadan he did 

so from Asr till Maghrib." 

My uncle's third Haj journey 

commenced in Ramadan. 

Maulana AM Mia writes: "in 

1351 Hijri he went for his third 

Haj. The new moon heralding in 

the month of Ramadan was 

sighted in Nizamuddin and 

Taraweeh was performed at 

Delhi station. After the Taraweeh 

Salaah he left for Karachi." 

DEENI DAWAT 

I had also gone to Delhi to see 

him off at Delhi station to bid him 

farewell. After having placed all 

the luggage on board the train, 

he performed Taraweeh Salaah 

on the station. Not only those 

who were to accompany him on 

the Haj journey, but also a large 

number of the residents of Delhi 

followed him in Salaah. Many of 

them had already finished their 

Taraweeh in the various 

Mosques In the city, where 

Salaah finished quite early. They 

were able to Join in this 

congregation because this 

Salaah started quite late. 

Hazrat commenced his reading 

from Alif Laam Meem and 

performed the Taraweeh in his 

own easy and comfortable 

manner as he was used to doing 

in his own Mosque. The train left 

late and he had about one and a 

quarter hours for the Taraweeh. 

Hazrat was a man who at all 

times talked about Tableegh and 

the Tableeghi movement, just 

like the late Maulana Yusuf 

Sahib. He always engaged his 

listeners in such talks, even 

while eating and even in the 

compartments of a train or on a 

station. Many are still around 

who will be able to testify to this 

great missionary spirit of 

Maulana Yusuf." 


Running late for Eid Salah... 

Mufti Yusuf Sacha (D.B) 

If a person joins the Eid salaat at such a time when the imam has already completed saying the takbeers, 

- If he joined the jama'at while they were still in the standing posture: he should immediately make the 

takbeers even if the imam is busy with his qira 'at. 

- If he joins the salaat while the imam is in ruku, then he should make his takbeers only if he feels that he will 

still be able to catch up with the imam in his ruku. But if he fears that he will not be able to catch up with the 

imam, then he should go straight into ruku. Instead of reading the tasbeehs in the ruku, he should recite the 

takbeers. However, when he makes the takbeers in his ruku, he should not raise his hands. If the imam stands 

up from the ruku before he can complete his takbeers, then this person should not try to complete them. 

Instead, he should stand up with the imam. Those takbeers that he missed will be forgiven. 

- If a person misses the first rakaat of Eid salaat, then when he stands up to complete it: he should first 

recite Surah Faatihah, another Surah and then make the takbeers. Although, according to the rule, 

he ought to have made the takbeers first, he should not do this. Because if he does this, then the 

takbeers of both the rakaats will come one after the other. And this is not the method of any Sahabi. 

Therefore, the rule has been given contrary to this. 

(Bahishti Zewar) 

7 



YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 

Mufti Zakariya Akudi (D.B) 

Questions & Answers 

8 

Q. Please can you tell me what 3 days during 

the year it is forbidden to fast? 

A. According to Shariah, it is forbidden to fast on 

five days. They are: • Eid ul Fitr, • Eid ul Adha, • 

Three days of Tashreeq (i.e. three days after Eid 

ul Adha). 

Rasulullah (Salalaahu Alayhi Wasalam) is 

reported to have said "Do not fast in these days 

(Eid) for they are days of eating, drinking and 

rejoicing". 

Q. Does internal check up and vaginal 

ultrasounds done by gynaecologist during 

pregnancy invalidate the fast? 

A. If no medication has been inserted into the 

vagina, the fast will not be broken. If any gel or 

other substance was inserted into the vagina, the 

fast will break. 

Ultrasound scanning does not invalidate the fast. 

Q. Is it Makruh to fast on Fridays? Why? 

A. It is Makrooh to single out Friday for fasting 

because the Hadith prohibits it. Rasulullah 

[Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam] said? Do not 

specify the day of Jumu’ah for fasting from 

amongst the other days. (Muslim) 

Q. If a woman has an infant child of around 2 

months who is totally dependant on mother's 

milk and if she fasts, it would be difficult for 

her as well as milk would be insufficient for 

the child which might be dangerous. In this 

case, I have heard that there is "Rukhsat" for 

the women from Fasting. Is it true? Is there 

any Kaffara for the month of Ramadhaan if 

she is unable to fast for some days or for the 

whole month? 

A. Yes, she is given this concession to abstain 

from fasting if fasting is detrimental to her or to 

the baby. 

No, there is no Kaffaarah in this case. She only 

has to observe Qadhaa for the missed fasts after 

Ramadhaan whenever she is able to. 

Q. Please could you tell me if the six days of 

fasting in shawal, is to be done on the first six 

days after eid or any days of shawwal? 

A. The six days of fasting in Shawwal may be 

kept anytime in Shawwal. 

Q. Is it permissible for me to donate 

blood while fasting? 

A. Donating blood does not invalidate the fast. 

However, one should consider one’s health if one 

wishes to do so. 

Q. One of my friends has a problem with his 

kidneys he only has the one kidney, so this 

means he has to drink lots of water, which 

was advised for his condition by the doctors. 

Please could you tell me if he has to still keep 

his fasts during Ramadhaan? 

A. This depends on the seriousness of your 

friend’s condition. If it is possible for him to fast 

without adversely affecting his health, then he 

should fast. However, if fasting will aggravate his 

condition and there is fear of his condition 

deteriorating, then he should not fast. He will 

compulsorily be obliged to make Qadhaa of the 

missed fasts. It will be advisable for him to wait 

until such a time of the year when the days are 

short, thus, facilitating easiness in keeping the 

Qadhaa. However, if this is also not possible and 

he has no hope of recovering his health, then he 

should pay the Fidya for every missed fast. 

Q. Is it permissible for me to use the inhaler 

during fasting? The inhaler contains 

salbutamol (liquid medication). If it is not 

permissible, what should I do when I get an 

asthma attack during fasting? 

A. Since the inhaler contains a medication 

(salbutamol), the use of it in the state of fasting 

will invalidate the fast. We advise you take 

medication at the time of Sahri to avoid an 

asthma attack. However, should you get the 

attack during fasting, if there is no adequate 

alternative which does not break the fast, you 

may use the inhaler and make-up for that fast 

later (make Qadhaa). 

Q. Is it permissible to brush teeth while 

fasting? 

A. It is makrooh to use toothpaste during fasting. 

One may use the miswaak 

during fasting. 

Q. Is it permissible to take an injection while 

fasting and does that nullify the fast? 

A. It is permissible to take an injection during 

fasting. The injection does not nullify the fast. 

(Ahsanul Fataawa vol.4 pg.432) 

Q. A female starts menstruating while fasting 

how should she conduct herself? What if she 

stops menstruating during fasting? 

A. If her menses commenced while fasting, she 

can eat (not in public). If her menses stopped 


while fasting, she should abstain from eating, 

drinking, etc. but (in both instances) make up 

for the day by keeping a Qadhaa fast after 

Ramadaan. (Aalamgiri vol.1 pg.214; 

Rashidiyya) 

Q. Whilst fasting is it necessary to avoid the 

inhalation of talcum powder and spray 

emanating from an aerosol e.g. a 

deodorant? 

A. In principle, anything going down the throat 

while fasting nullifies the fast. 

If the talcum powder or aerosol does not go 

down the throat, it will not nullify the fast. 

Allah Taa’la Knows Best 

If you have any questions regarding the belief and practices of the Shari’ah or you are unsure of the 

Islamic perspective on any issue you have come across in the media or in any other literature then, 

SCIENCE OF TASAWWUF: NISBAT & IHSAAN 

continued from issue 18 

True definition of Ihsaan 

Ihsaan has two meanings: 

1. To show generosity and favour upon others. 

please write to: 

Al-Islah Q & A, P.O. Box 7861, Batley, 

West Yorkshire, WF17 7XE 

or email: rabetah@hotmail.com 

Mufti Moosa Badat (D.B) 

2. To improve Aamaal (actions) and to carry them out with utmost concentration. This latter 

meaning is applicable here. This has been clearly explained in the famous Hadith of Hazrat 

Jibraeel Alayhis salaam in which after explaining the definition of Imaan (faith) and Islam he 

enquired from the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, 

Spiritual Guidance 

"What is Ihsaan?' The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam replied, "...to worship Allah in such a 

manner that you are looking at him, and if this is not achievable then in such a manner that he is 

looking at you.” (Sahih Bukhari) 

Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thaanvi Rahmatullahi a/a/ says, that in this Hadith Ihsaan is mentioned 

after Imaan and Islam, which indicates that besides the fundamental beliefs and physical actions there 

is another thing called Ihsaan. Furthermore, by the explanation given in the Hadith it can be 

understood that Ihsaan is a path of internal actions because without Ihsaan such complete and total 

attentiveness is unachievable. Thousands of reliable people have given oath to its presence, which 

can in no way be refuted. (Shariat & Tareeqat) 

Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Uthmani Rahmatullahi Alai’s explanation 

Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Uthmani Rahmatullahi Alai says, the fundamental thing is Imaan, which 

resides in the depths of the heart. When this Imaan increases the effect becomes apparent upon the 

body. By constantly adhering to the advice of the Prophets alaihimus salaam relating to Imaan and 

Islam strength is gained. This strength, which is built up through good actions and constant 

adherence, is known as Ihsaan. The Prophets alaihimus salaam were the greatest tutors of this art. In 

conclusion, Imaan increases to become Islam, then Islam increases to become Ihsaan. 

Further, he says, by systematically adhering to and constantly practicing upon the Shariat, which is a 

combination of Imaan and Islam, Ihsaan begins to develop. This is also known as Tareeqat (path of 

spirituality) by which one receives spiritual favour in this world. This is at times translated as Man 

fat (true knowledge of Allah) and Irfaan (recognition of Allah). 

(Fazlul Baari vol. 10) 

9 

(Continued in next issue) 



Spiritual Guidance 

10 

Temptations at 

University, 

What should I do? 

I am in 

university and 

there is a serious 

problem, which a lot of 

people turn a blind eye to, is 

the environment on the 

campus. The temptation to 

get involved in a host of evils 

is almost overwhelming. 

Everything around one 

incites one’s passions. One 

is repeatedly confronted with 

the scene of young people 

becoming highly intimate in 

public. A large number of 

Muslim girls and boys, 

perhaps the majority of 

Muslims on campus, also 

become entrapped in illicit 

activities. To top it all, one 

has to often contend with the 

blatant flirting and advances 

of Muslim and non-Muslim 

girls. 

Some apparently pious boys 

(and girls) eventually 

succumb to the temptations 

around them. How then can I 

be regarded as immune? 

Please guide me in this 

matter? 

(The above is a summary of 

numerous questions received 

on this issue) 

A. Muslim society requires 

people in every field. However, 

this need can never be pursued 

at the expense of Imaan and 

one’s Islamic values. Let alone 

acquiring a university degree, if 

one will have to break some 

command of Deen in the 

process of performing a nafil 

ibadah, even the nafil 

ibadah will be left out in 

such an instance. For 

example, a Muslim woman 

wishes to raise funds for the 

orphans and widows. 

This is a very noble 

deed. However, if this 

will necessitate her 

intermingling with nonmahram 

men and 

breaking the laws of 

hijaab, she will not be 

allowed to undertake the 

charitable work. 

Nevertheless, some interim 

means that you must adopt to 

save your Imaan and chastity 

are mentioned hereunder. Do 

remember though that adopting 

these means in an environment 

where immorality and 

shamelessness are pouring is 

like opening up an umbrella 

when walking in heavy rain. 

While the umbrella will help to 

keep one dry to some extent, 

one is bound to get wet . 

Some of the means to adopt 

are: 

- Firstly, seek out a senior, 

pious personality whom you 

can easily relate to. Form a 

strong bond with him and 

discuss all your conditions with 

him. Follow his advice strictly.. 

- Constantly engage in 

Da’wah. Invite towards good 

and forbid the evil — with 

wisdom. Talk to the Muslims on 

campus about the harms of sin. 

Explain to them the reward for 

perseverance. The more you 

invite towards good and forbid 

evil, the greater the chances 

that you will be saved from the 

fitna around you.. 

- Always 

dress in 

Sunnah attire. 

Wear a 

turban and 

carry a tasbih 

in your hand 

(do not be 

concerned 

about what 

others may 

say). Fix your 

gaze to the 

ground when walking outside 

or anywhere where you will 

encounter women. 

- Keep your tongue and heart 

occupied as much as possible 

in the recitation of istigfaar 

(seeking forgiveness). Also set 

aside some time daily to sit in 

solitude and make zikr. 

- Restrict yourself to the Musjid 

on campus unless you are 

attending any lecture. Do not 

join friends who are not inclined 

to Deen. While you should 

invite all in a pleasant manner 

towards righteousness, always 

remain in pious company. 

- Daily perform two rakaats of 

salaatul haajah (need). Then 

spend at least five minutes in 

Dua, begging Allah Ta’ala to 

protect you and others from all 

the fitna. 

In short, the main priority is to 

save one’s Imaan and 

completely refrain from the 

disobedience of Allah Taàla. If 

this is not possible due to the 

environment, do not go there. 

Study via correspondence or 

seek some other avenue of 

Halaal earning. Allah Taàla 

alone is the Provider. If you 

sacrifice for Him, He will 

provide from unimaginable 

sources. 

May Allah Ta’ala guide you and 

us towards His pleasure at all 

times. Aameen. 

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TRUE LOVE 

Our Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Àlayhi Wasallam came to mankind with a heavenly message. He 

was not driven by worldly ambition, had no treasure from which to spend, no splendid gardens from which 

to eat and no castle in which to live. Despite all this, his beloved followers pledged allegiance to him and 

remained steadfast, enduring a hard life full of difficulties. Although, they were few, weak, and always in 

fear of being uprooted by those surrounding them, yet they loved the Prophet Sallallahu Àlaihe Wasallam 

wholly and completely. 

They were besieged in a mountain pass, and during that time, they had little or no food. Their reputation 

was attacked, their own relatives waged war against them and yet their love for him was perfect. 

Some of them were dragged over the hot sands of the desert, some were imprisoned, and others were 

subjected to inventive and innovative ways of punishment - all of which the disbelievers inflicted upon 

them. Despite enduring all of that, their heart and soul demonstrated unreserved love for him. 

They were deprived of home, country, family and wealth. They were driven out from the playing fields of 

their childhood and from the motherland. Despite all this suffering, they loved him unequivocally. 

Seerah 

The believers faced trials because of Prophet Sallallahu Alaih’s message. The very ground under their 

feet was shaken violently, and yet their love for him continued to grow. 

One of them was appointed with the duty of carrying the Prophet's message to a king in a foreign land, 

and despite knowing that it was a mission from which he would not return, Yet he went and fulfilled his 

duty for he loved the Prophet Sallallahu Àlaihe Wasallam with unmitigated love. 

But why did they love him and why were they so happy and exuberant with his message and content with 

his example? Why did they forget the pain, the suffering and the hardship that resulted from following 

him? 

To put it simply, Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Àlayhi Wasallam epitomised benevolence and 

righteousness. They perceived in him with all the signs of truth and purity. He was a symbol for those who 

sought out higher meaning. With his tenderness, he cooled the rancour from the hearts of the people, with 

words of truth he soothed their chests and with his message, he filled their souls with peace. 

He poured happiness into their hearts until the pain that they endured from being in his company to seem 

insignificant. He instilled into their souls a belief that made them forget every injury and every adversity 

they had to endure. 

He polished their spirits with his guidance and he illuminated their eyes with his brilliance. He removed 

from them the burdens of ignorance, the depravities of idolatry. He extinguished the fires of malice and 

animosity from their souls and he poured the water of faith into their hearts. Thus, their minds and bodies 

became tranquil and their hearts found peace. 

They tasted the beauty of life with him and they experienced delight in his company. They found 

happiness at his side, safety and salvation in following him and inner-richness and emulating him: 

"And we have sent you [O Muhammad] not but as a mercy for all that exists." (Al-Ambiyaa' 21:107) 

"And He brings them out of darkness [by Allah's will] unto light..." (Al-Maa'idah 5:16) 

"He releases them from their heavy burdens and from the fetters [bindings] that were upon them." 

(Al-Àraaf 7:157) 

They were truly happy with their leader and they so rightly deserved to be. 

O’ Allah, send prayers and peace upon Muhammad, the liberator of minds from the shackles of 

deviation, the rescuer of souls from the curses of falsehood, and be pleased with his noble 

Companions as a recompense for their striving and their efforts. 

11 




ZAKAAT 

IMPORTANCE OF ZAKAAT 

Zakaat is a monetary devotion and an Ibaadat that 

has been ordained in the Shariats of all the prophets. 

The laws of Nisaab were different but the giving of 

Zakaat in the way of Allah was common to all the 

prophets. 

Zakaat is one of the five pillars of Islam and has been 

mentioned many times alongside Salah in the 

Qur'aan. Allah's words commanding ".....and establish 

regular Salah, and give regular Zakaat....." are 

referred to in many places in the Qur'aan and from 

this we can derive that after Salah, Zakaat is most 

important. Zakaat is in fact mentioned no fewer than 

82 times in the Qur'aan. 

Just as Salah is the most important act of worship 

which has to be performed bodily, so is Zakaat the 

main act of worship which is to be performed 

monetarily. Those who fulfil this duty have been 

promised abundant reward in this world and in the 

Hereafter. Whosoever evades Zakaat has been 

sternly warned in the Qur'aan and Hadeeth of the 

consequences. Even the mere thought of the severe 

warnings should make mindful Muslims tremble with 

fear. 

DEFINITION OF ZAKAAT 

Zakaat literally means to increase. Technically it 

means to purify one's possession of wealth by 

distributing 2½% of it to the poor as a fundamental 

Ibaadat, 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GIVING ZAKAAT? 

It is stated in the Ahaadith that by giving Zakaat the 

following benefits are gained: 

1. The pleasure of Allah; 

2. Increase in wealth; 

3. Protection from losses; 

4. Safety from calamities; 

5. Protection from the wrath of Allah and from a bad 

death; 

6. The Zakaat will provide a shelter on the Day of 

Judgement; 

7. Security from seventy misfortunes; 

8. It will serve as a shield from the fire of Jahannam; 

9. It contributes to longevity (a long life); 

10. It prevents fear and grief. 

WHAT IS THE PUNISHMENT FOR NOT GIVING 

ZAKAAT? 

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. (It will 

be said to them) This is the treasure which you 

hoarded for yourselves, taste then the treasure 

that you had been hoarding." (9:34-35) 

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Salâm has said, "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." (Bukhari) 

IS ZAKAAT A TAX OR AN ACT OF IBAADAT? 

Allah says in the Qur'aan, "Take from their wealth 

Zakaat so that you may cleanse them and purify 

them therewith." (9:103) 

This verse points to the fact that Zakaat is not a 

governmental tax, but its main purpose is to keep 

those who are wealthy clean from sins monetarily. 

WHO SHOULD PAY ZAKAAT? 

Zakaat is Fardh upon a sane Muslim adult owning 

wealth to the value of Nisaab. The wealth should be in 

excess of his/her personal needs (clothing, household 

furniture, utensils and cars etc. are termed as articles 

of personal need). It should also be of a productive 

nature from which he/she can derive profit or benefit 

such as merchandise for business, gold, silver, cash, 

livestock, shares etc. 

WHAT IS NISAAB? 

The amount of wealth which makes one liable for 

Zakaat is called Nisaab. The Nisaab of gold and 

silver fixed by Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa 

Salâm is as follows: 

During the time of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa 

Sallam the value of 200 Dirham (silver coins) was 

equivalent to that of 20 Dinaars (gold coins). The 

weight of these was later converted into Tolas (old 

Indian weight) equal to the total weight 0f the 20 gold 

and 200silvercoins respectively. But since the time of 

the prophet Sallalalahu Alayhi Wa Sallam the rates of 

gold and silver have fluctuated so much so that the 

price so that the price of silver has drastically fallen 

and the price of gold has risen. Hence the drastic 

difference between the current figures for the Nisaab 

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NISAAB 

TOLAS GRAMS TROY 

OUNCE 

GOLD 20 DINAARS 7.5 87.48 2.8125 £1611.47* 

SILVER 200 

DIRHAMS 

52.5 612.36 19.6875 £186.39* 

£ 


of gold and the Nisaab of silver . 

The principal of انفع للفقراء is applied whereby that which 

is most beneficial to the recipients of Zakaat is taken 

into account. Hence the Nisaab of silver is applied as 

the standard Nisaab. 

Therefore if the total value of your excess wealth 

is £186.39 or more then you are liable to pay 

WHAT IS THE RATE OF ZAKAAT? 

The rate of Zakaat is 2½% (1 /40th) of the total value 

of your excess wealth, i.e. £2.50 from every £100. 

ON WHAT IS ZAKAAT FARDH? 

Zakaat must be paid on the following items: 

1. Gold and silver, be it in the form of bullion, 

jewellery, utensils, cash on hand, money in 

bank/building society or shares (at current market 

price); 

2. Merchandise for business (e.g. cars, goods, 

clothing etc. owned as a trade); 

3. Livestock and rent. 

ON WHAT IS ZAKAAT NOT FARDH? 

1. Other metals besides gold and silver, 9 carat gold 

and other imitation jewellery; 

2. Fixtures & fittings of a shop, vehicles used in 

running a business; 

3. Diamonds, pearls and other precious or semiprecious 

stones which are for personal use and not for 

retail; 

ZAKAAT CALCULATION TABLE £ p 

CASH ON HAND 

CASH AT BANK 

STOCK IN TRADE 

GOLD (Jewellery and/or any other form) 

SILVER (Jewellery and/or any other form) 

DEBTORS (Money owed to you) 

INCOME OF PROPERTIES 

SHARES (Current market price) 

TOTAL 

LESS CREDITORS (Money you owe others) - 

AMOUNT ELIGIBLE FOR ZAKAAT 

ZAKAAT AT 2.5% OF THE ABOVE 

(To calculate: Enter Amount Eligible For Zakaat x 2.5%) 

CONVERSION TIPS 

Gold per gram = 14.2523 

Silver per gram =0.2355 

1 Troy Ounce = 2.6667 Tolas 

1 Troy Ounce = 31.104g 

1 Tola = 11.664 

4. Living quarters, household furniture, appliances, 

crockery, personal clothing; 

5. Books of a scholar or tools of a tradesman etc. 

IS IT NECESSARY TO MAKE NIYYAT 

(INTENTION)? 

It is obligatory to make niyyah for the fulfilment of 

Zakaat. 

TO WHOM CAN ZAKAAT BE GIVEN? 

Zakaat can be given to people who either do not 

possess their basic needs at all or they do possess 

their basic needs but not the Nisaab. 

TO WHOM CAN ZAKAAT NOT BE GIVEN? 

Zakaat cannot be given: 

1. To one's own parents, grandparents, children, 

grandchildren or spouse; 

2. To direct descendants of Hadhrat Fatimah 

Radiallahu Anhaa i.e. 'Sayyed'; 

3. To organizations that do not give Zakaat to its 

rightful recipients; 

4. To a needy person as a wage for his/her services 

or to pay anyone else's salary; 

5. For the construction of a Masjid or Madrasah; 

6. To buy clothing, books, food, and medicine etc. 

unless the recipient has been made owner thereof 

and then one buys these items on his/her behalf; 

7. To any non-Muslim. 

CALCULATION METHOD FOR THE VALUE OF YOUR GOLD AND SILVER 

1. Weigh all your gold and silver jewellery etc. respectively in grams. 

2. To calculate how much your jewellery etc. is worth in pounds (£) 

Multiply your answer by 14.2523** for gold & by 0.2355** for 

silver. 

* all figures correct at time of going to press at on August 2008 

** for latest prices of gold and silver per Troy Co Bullion Merchants website @ www.goldline.co.uk 


Please ensure its sanctity. 


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JUST FOR WOMEN 

DESIGNER 

EYEBROWS 

In a world which has been illuminated by the light of technology, we find our everyday en-vironment 

speeding up in the race to keep up with the times. But amidst this cloak of mod-ernism, can be found 

the ancient traits of the age of Jaahiliyyah (ignorance) that have been cleverly disguised into society. 

The essence of which affects all, especially our sisters in the Islamic world. 

Allah, the All-knowing, has given the Muslim nation a guide to which they can refer to and has also 

provided a commentary (Tafseer) to this guide. The guidebook is the Qur'aan and the commentary to 

this is the Ahaadith of the final Messenger Muhammad (S.A.W). 

Allah has mentioned in the Glorious Qur'aan: ("Shaytaan had said)... And indeed I will order them 

to change the nature created by Allah. (Allah says) And whoever takes Shaytaan as a 

Protector (or helper) instead of Allah, has surely suffered, an open loss." (4:119) 

Women of the modern age are accustomed to wearing make-up and other cosmetics. Beauti-fying 

themselves with methods that change the very nature of their creation has become the norm of the 

day even for Muslim females. The above verse states that those people who change the Creation of 

Allah are, as it were, helping Shaytaan to fulfill what he had promised Allah of his evil intentions. It is 

them who are taking Shaytaan a protector other than Allah. 

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Muslim sisters are in the strange habit of shaping out their eyebrows. This is done by 

vari-ous means, such as shaving, trimming or even plucking. Other means are also used 

which result in the removal of eyebrows until a thin 'designer' line above the eye remains. 

This habit of designing the eyebrows is totally forbidden in Islam. The aforementioned verse 

re-fers to this fact that we are not to change the nature of Allah's Creation. 

In a Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Mas'ood (R.A) the Prophet (S.A.W) has stated: "Allah 

has cursed the ladies who tattoo others and those who have themselves tattooed and the women 

who remove the eyebrows and the women who have the eyebrows removed. And the women who 

artificially partition between their teeth for the sake of beautification are the ones who change the 

Creation of Allah." (Muslim) 

Imaam Nawawi Rahmatullahi alayh has written in his commentary of 'Muslim' that to 

re-move the hair of the face is haraam except for a lady wising to remove facial hair besides 

her eyebrows, for that is permissible. 'Fataawa Raheemiyyah' states that it is Mustahab 

(desirable) for a lady to remove the facial hair other than those of the eyebrows. 

This Hadith refers to the Arabian women at the time of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) who used to trim 

their eyebrows in order to look more attractive. The ladies of those times also used to HAVE a small 

gap artificially placed between their two front teeth, which was also regarded as an attractive feature 

for a lady at the time. The Prophet (S.A.W) saw this habit in the women of Arabia and forbade the 

Muslim ladies from doing the same. He mentioned that such practices invited the Anger and Wrath of 

Allah. Our Muslim sisters too should take heed from such advices and warnings. But alas, it is all too 

sad to see this evil habit prevailing even in the Muslim societies today. From University students to 

housewives and mothers, we see numerous Muslim females spending vast amounts of time and 

money in making themselves up to look more beautiful. However if the woman wishes to beautify 

herself (remaining within the boundaries) for the sake of her husband (and totally conceals herself 

from non-mahram males) then it would be permissible, or rather desirable. 

It is also worth mentioning that for a lady to cut or remove the hair of the head is also haraam. 

And that for men to remove or trim, their beards or eyebrows is haraam as well. The only 

time when it is permissible for a lady to remove the hair of her head is in Hajj or Umrah, the 

limit of which has been prescribed as well. May Allah give us all the ability to abstain from such 

evil habits and follow the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (S.A.W). Aameen. (Courtesy Riyadul Jannah) 


Rules Concerning 

Menstruation during Ramadhaan 

Hazrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) 

1. During menses, it is not permissible to offer salaat or 

to fast. The only difference is that she is completely 

excused from salaat. After the menses, it is not wajib on 

her to make qada of her salaat. However, she is not 

excused from fasting. After her menses she will have to 

keep her missed fasts. 

2. If a woman stopped bleeding in Ramadaan during the 

day, it will not be proper for her to eat or drink for the 

rest of the day. It will be wajib on her to behave like all 

other fasting persons until sunset. However, this day will 

not be counted as a fast. She will have to make qada of it. 

3. If a woman stopped bleeding in Ramadaan at night and 

STORIES OF PIOUS WOMEN 

Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) 

The Mother of Mûsâ ‘Alayhis Salâm 

she had menses for the full ten days and ten nights, then 

if such a little time of the night is left that she cannot 

even say Allahu Akbar once, it will still be wajib on her to 

keep fast the next day. 

4. If a woman had menses for less than ten days, then if 

she has so much time of the night whereby she could 

have a quick bath but after bathing she does not have the 

time to say even one Allahu Akbar; even then she will 

have to keep fast the next day. If she had the time, but 

did not have a bath, she should not break her fast. 

Instead, she should make her intention (for fasting) and 

have a bath in the morning. If she has even less time than 

this, that is she does not have the time to have a bath, 

then it will not be permissible for her to fast the next day. 

However, it will not be proper for her to eat or drink 

anything. She will have to spend the entire day like all 

other fasting persons and even make qada of that fast. 

Her name is Yûkhând. When the priests had informed Pharaoh that a boy will be born from among the 

Banû Isrâ'îl and will fight against his kingdom, Pharaoh issued an order whereby he instructed that all 

boys who are born to the tribe of Banû Isrâ'îl should be killed. Thousands of such boys were killed. Mûsâ 

‘Alayhis Salâm was born in this volatile situation. Allah informed his mother by way of inspiration that she 

should continue breast-feeding him and that when she fears over his life, she should place him in a box 

and set him afloat in the river. And when We decide, We will send him back to you. Eventually, this is 

what she did and Allah also fulfilled all His promises. 

Lesson: O women! Look at the high level of trust and conviction that she had in Allah and how the 

blessings of this trust manifested themselves. 

Islam & Science 

Natural Toothbrush 

We call it Miswaak 

Many ancient and alternative medicinal techniques 

are based on the belief that health begins in the 

mouth. In fact, in TCM, doctors start their diagnosis 

by looking at the tongue. However, until recently in 

Western civilizations we have not been as in tune 

with our teeth and tongue as we should have..... 

The Natural Toothbrush 

The Natural Toothbrush can remedy the situation. 

There has been much press recently as to how we 

should change our toothbrush at least once a 

month to escape all the germs that form on the 

bristles. With the Natural Toothbrush you are 

changing it literally every day! 

The Natural Toothbrush is taken from the root of 

the Araak (Salvadora Persica) tree which is very 

widespread in Middle Eastern countries. It is similar 

to the pomegranate tree and its twigs are big, 

thorny, tangled and twisted in such a way that they 

stretch very far. The Natural Toothbrush is made 

from the root of the tree and in the root are all kinds 

of natural nutrients: a great quantity of fluorine and 

silicon, vitamin C, sulphur, salvadorine, 

trimethylamine and several minerals like potassium, 

sodium, chloride, sodium bicarbonate and calcium 

oxides (all of which greatly whiten and strengthen 

tooth enamel). 

Best news of all about the Natural Toothbrush is it 

is inexpensive! which lasts at least 4 - 6 weeks, 

you'll save a fortune in toothpaste! 

Easy to use... 

The Natural Toothbrush is so much more than a 

traditional toothbrush. It's twig-like form means that 

the 'brush' massages the teeth and gums. After use 

each day, just peel back another layer at the point 

(removing any germs that came from the mouth) 

and start again. Recent scientific research (and use 

of the Natural Toothbrush over the past millennia) 

shows that the Natural Toothbrush , can be 

considered as the best tool to promote good oral 

hygiene. It prevents the formation of cavities and 

plaque and makes teeth whiter and enamel 

stronger. If used regularly it can even 

remove smoking stains, tea and coffee 

stains and stains formed by the pollutants in a 

bad diet. 

www.naturaltoothbrush.com 

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CHILDREN SECTION 

Congratulations! 

Winners of last issue’s WORDSEARCH 

1 st PRIZE Abdullah Mamaniat,Batley (Age: 11) 

2 nd PRIZE Faizan Talib Dewsbury (Age: 10) 

3 rd PRIZE Sarah Rashid,Batley (Age: 9) 

You should receive your prizes very soon! 

What do we know about Ramadhaan? 

Ramadhaan is the ninth month of the Islamic 

Calendar. The Islamic calendar, like the solar 

calendar has twelve months. The Islamic calendar 

is based on the moon (Lunar), while the solar 

calendar is based on the sun (Solar.) 

The solar calendar months are made of 30 or 31 

days except for February. The Lunar calendar 

months are made of 29 or 30 days. Ramadhaan is 

sometimes 29 days and sometimes 30 days. 

Ramadhaan is a very important months for the 

Muslims. Its name is mentioned in the Qur’an in 

Surah 2, verse 185. 

Ramadhaan is the month of fasting during which 

the Muslims (Submitters) do their fasting as 

ordered by God in the Qur’an. 

Ramadhaan is also the month during which the 

Qur’an was given (revealed) to the prophet 

Muhammad (S.A.W). 

a hungry needy person feels when he or she does 

not have any food to eat. 

The believers can understand the importance of 

giving to charity and helping the hungry and needy 

people 

Fasting is also a healthy practice because it gives 

the body a chance to rest and get rid of some 

unwanted weight or materials in our body system. 

(1) Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet 

Muhammad during which month? 

a) Rajab b) Shabaan c) Ramadhaan 

(2) In which month do the Muslims fast? 

(3) What is not allowed during fasting? 

a) sleeping b) playing c) drinking & eating 

(4) How many days is the month of 

Ramadhaan ? 

(5) Which system does the Islamic 

Calendar follows? 

a) The lunar (moon) calendar 

b) the solar (Sun) Calendar 

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Ramadhaan has one of the most blessed night of 

the whole year, the night of power or night of 

destiny, called in Arabic Laylat Ul-Qadr (night Of 

power) 

"The Night of Power is better than a thousand 

months." [97:3] 

Fasting means to stop eating and drinking during 

the time of the fast. Fasting begins at Dawn and 

ends at sunset.” 

What are the benefits of Fasting? 

Fasting has many benefits to the believers. Like 

all the religious practices in Islam, fasting will 

make the believer stronger as a believer, closer 

to Allah, more blessed and happier to be with 

Allah and to obey Him. 

Fasting teaches the believer self control 

because the fasting Muslim controls his 

or her desire or need to 

drink or eat during the fasting period. 

Fasting gives the believers a chance to feel what 

(6) What is the name of the night that is 

better than a thousand month? 

(7) During the month of Ramadan, Muslims 

pray a special prayer in addition to the 

night prayer. What is its name? 

(8) The Arabic for Ramadhaan Eid is? 

a) Eid-ul Adha b) Eid-ul Fitr 

Send your entry to: Al-Islah Quiz Competition, P.O.Box 

7861, Batley, West Yorkshire 

Or Email: rabetah@hotmail.com 

Entries must be received before 3rd 

October 2008 

Name of prize-winners will be published in the next 

issue of AL-ISLAH. 

SO DON’T FORGET INCLUDE YOUR NAME, AGE AND 

ADDRESS (AGE LIMIT 13) 

1 st PRIZE £15 

2 nd PRIZE £10 

3 rd PRIZE £5

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