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School Update 

Alhamdulillah, Kirklees cabinet have approved the 

establishment of two single sex schools on the Batley Field 

Hill site, but this is not the end. There are four issues that are 

still causing concerns for the Muslims. 

 

 

 

 

Separate School 

——– For ——— 

Boys & Girls 

Soothill community will have to send their children to 

Earlsheaton, this will be their new catchment area. 

The Head teachers of the schools still refuse to hear 

the voice of the majority of the parents. 

The sixth form provision has not yet finalised. 

The details still need to be worked out. 

1) Soothill 

Soothill have always traditionally been with the rest of Batley 

and have nothing in common with the Earlsheaton area. 

Soothill Masjid and supplementary school is allied to IMWS 

and has an affinity to this area. When they want to go 

shopping they go to Batley Town. When they want to travel 

they either use Batley Bus station or Batley Train Station. If 

they become ill they travel to the Batley Health Centre. They 

would not travel to Earlsheaton area, cross two dual carriage 

ways and increase their carbon footprint. Parents Alliance is 

in contact with the Soothill Parents. Indeed, they have 

become part of the Batley Parents Alliance. They also 

presented a petition at the cabinet meeting. Discussions are 

still in progress. It is time for Parents from Soothill area to 

wake up and become active. It‟s still not too late as we have 

discussed. We need to contact our local councillors, Write to 

them and other councillors. 

2) Head Teachers 

Based on what the School Head was saying at the cabinet 

meeting, it seems he is still not happy. The council have 

made it clear that the sensitivity of the local community will be 

given due regards. We need to draw a line under every thing 

and the Head needs to work with us to make this new 

direction into a successful reality. If the heads cannot support 

this then they should consider their positions. The Muslim 

community do not want mixed classes. This was said by over 

8000 signatures. 

The community is not looking for trouble or a stand off with 

the Head Teachers. All we want is they take forward the 

parents wishes. The community have not come this far in their 

struggles to be ignored now. Any attempt by the schools to 

deviate from parent‟s choice will be met by fierce but peaceful 

resistance. 

continued on page 7 

Contents 

Advice for the Hujjaj 2 

Steps in performing Hajj 3 

Halloween 4 

Bonfire 5 

Islamic Upbringing of 

Children 

Spiritual Remedies 7 

Question & Answers 8-9 

10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 10 

History of the Kabah 11 

How to treat your Husband 12-13 

Kids Page 14-15 

Cobblers Hajj 16 

Qurbani 16 

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Hajj 

one will not disobey one‟s lord anymore. Perform 2 

Rak‟a Salat us Safr. It is advisable to recite Surah 

Kafiroon in the first and Surah Ikhlas in the second 

Rak‟a. Then humbly make dua to Allah: 

“O Allah, make this journey easy for me, and shorten 

its distance for us. Only you are our true companion on 

this journey and the true protector of our home. I seek 

your refuge from all hardships and the viewing of evil 

sights and from all kinds of evil regarding my wealth 

and relatives. 

Maulana Sulaiman Bodiyat Saheb 

Dua whilst leaving one‟s home 

Leave one‟s home, stepping out with one‟s right foot 

and recite the following dua; 

“With the name of Allah, I have placed my trust in Allah 

and without the strength of Allah there is no power to 

do good and no power to save one from evil.” 

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Leave anger and the luxuries of relaxation and eating 

at home. Bring with you patience, determination and 

generosity. 

Polite talk is sweeter than a lump of sugar. Keep one‟s 

lips moist with the remembrance of Allah. Stay in the 

state of wudhu at all times. Constantly recite the 

Tamjeed whilst in Makkah Mukarramah and Durood 

Shareef whilst in Madinah Munawarrah. Take extra 

care to follow the Sunnah throughout one‟s journey. 

When one‟s companions needs are fulfilled then busy 

oneself with dua, zikr, Tilawah, Salah, Durood Shareef, 

istigfaar and Tawaaf. Be mindful of one‟s own health. 

Do not needlessly pursue the issues of others. 

“Anger overcomes you whilst patience and good 

manners overcome others” 

Serving the needs of the Hujjaj should be assumed to 

be a source of reward and a means of salvation- never 

believe it to be useless. Save oneself from pride. 

During hardship beg and weep to Allah. Recite Surah 

Alam Nashrah and Surah Li‟ eelafi Quraish. 

Keep in one‟s mind that my Allah is watching me, 

meditate upon this fact often. Do not waste one‟s 

precious time. Do not roam the markets or waste one‟s 

time in making countless phone calls and texting 

others. 

Do not criticize the inhabitants of the holy cities and 

respect everything there. Observe patience during 

hardship especially in the heat, stay content and do 

not complain. Gaze upon the Kabah and Green dome 

with humility, respect and love. Travel to Madinah with 

the intention of visiting the Prophet (SAW) grave and 

the Masjid. Do not doubt one‟s forgiveness in the plain 

of Arafah. Believe whole heartedly that Allah has 

forgiven you. 

Leaving one‟s house for the house of Allah 

First perform 2 Rak‟a Salatut-taubah and beg to be 

pardoned from one‟s sins. Make sincere intention that 

Dua to be recited during farewell 

Those bidding farewell should say to those leaving; 

“I entrust Allah your deen, the safety of your 

belongings and the consequence of your actions.” 

Those leaving should say to those bidding farewell; 

“I entrust you to Allah whom by which any trust is 

never wasted or lost.” 

When comfortably in one‟s vehicle of transport 

I begin with the name of Allah, all praise is due to 

Allah, pure is the one who has subjugated this for us; 

we were not able to have control over it. And of course 

to our lord we have to return. 

In the plane 

The motion and halting of the vessel with the name of 

Allah. My lord is ever forgiving, merciful. 

Meeqat 

Meeqat is the name of the boundary where a person 

puts on the ihram before entering Makkah 

Mukarramah. Hajis are generally informed on the 

plane before the crossing of the Meeqat Those 

traveling by plane should wear the ihram from their 

respective airports. It is impermissible to enter the 

boundary of the Haram without the ihram. 

Ihram 

The ihram for a man consists of 2 sheets, a lower 

garment and an upper garment. Wearing sewn/ 

stitched clothing is not permissible. 

In regards to women, the hair must be covered in such 

a way that the face and forehead are clearly visible. 

The face must not be covered; however purdah 

(concealing one self from non mahram men) is also 

necessary. Purchasing a purposely built cap provides 

a solution for both veiling one self and keeping the 

face open. 

When removing one‟s clothes at the time of wearing 

the ihram, one should visualize separating oneself 

from all things unrelated to Allah. 

Ghusl should be made if possible, otherwise wudhu 

will suffice, during which one should visualize and 

make intention of cleansing one‟s outer as well as 

one‟s inner „dirt‟. 


Lessons from Hadeeth 

Hajj 

Steps in 

Performing Hajj 

1) Steps for Entering the State of Ihram 

1. Bathe yourself (Ghusl). 

2. Wear Ihram garments. 

3. Make the intention for Umrah or Hajj. 

4. Recite Talbiyah. 

5. Avoid acts forbidden while in the state of Ihram 

2) Steps for Performing Umrah 

1. Make Tawaf around the Ka`bah. 

2. Pray two Rakàh behind Maqam Ibrahim. 

3. Make Saì between Safa and Marwa. 

4. Trim hair and remove Ihram garments. 

3) Going to Mina 

1. Put on Ihram garments again, if you have performed 

Umrah. 

2. Make intention for Hajj. 

3. Remain in Mina during the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah and 

perform five prayers starting with the Zuhr prayer and 

ending with the Fajr prayer on the day of Arafat. 

4) Going to Arafat 

1. Leave for Arafat on the morning of the 9th of Dhul- 

Hijjah and stay until sunset. 

2. Stay in any part of Arafat. 

3. Glorify Allah, repeat supplication, repent to Allah and 

ask for forgiveness. 

4. Pray Zuhr and Asr prayers shortened and combined 

during the time of Zuhr. 

5) Going to Muzdalifah 

1. Leave for Muzdalifah soon after sunset on the 9th of 

Dhul-Hijjah. 

2. Perform the Maghrib and the shortened Isha prayers 

combined. 

3. Stay overnight and perform the Fajr prayer. 

6) Returning to Mina 

1. Shortly before sunrise, leave Muzdalifah for Mina. Go 

to Jamrat al-Aqabah and stone it with seven pebbles. 

2. Slaughter your sacrifice. 

3. Shave your head or trim your hair. 

4. Take off Ihram garments. 

5. All Ihram restrictions are lifted except for the ban on 

sexual intercourse. 

7) Tawaf al-Ifada 

1. Make Tawaf al-Ifada and Saì between Safa and 

Marwah. 

2. After Tawaf al-Ifada, all restrictions are lifted 

8) Returning to Mina 

1. Spend the Tashreeq days (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul 

-Hijjah) in Mina. 

2. After Zuhr prayer each day, stone the three Jamarat, 

starting with the small one and ending with al-Aqabah. 

3. You may leave on the 12th after stoning the Jamarat if 

you wish. 

9) Farewell Tawaf 

1. Go to Makkah and make a farewell Tawaf. Perform two 

Rakàh. 

2. Let the Tawaf be the last thing you do in Makkah. 

10) Going Home 

It is preferred to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, but 

this is not a part of Hajj. 

VIRTUES IN GREETING A HAJI 

The following is taken from the English translation of Fadhail-e-Haj by Shaykh Zakariyya Kandehlawi (R.A): 

Ibn Umar (R.A) reports that Rasulullah (S.A.W) said, "When you meet a haji (on his way home) then greet 

him, shake hands with him and ask him to beg forgiveness of Allah on your behalf before he enters his 

home, for his prayer for forgiveness is accepted since he is forgiven by Allah for his sins." 

In another Hadeeth it is mentioned that Rasulullah (S.A.W) once prayed, "Oh Allah, forgive the sins of the 

Hajis and forgive the sins of him for whom the haji prays." 

It is reported that Rasulullah (S.A.W) made this dua three times which emphasises its importance. 

It is also reported that Umar (R.A) said, "The haji has the pardon of Allah and until the twentieth of Rabi al 

Awwal Allah answers his prayers in which he begs forgiveness for anyone." 

For these reasons it has always been the custom and habit of the learned predecessors to welcome the 

pilgrims, to walk with them and to ask them to pray on ones behalf. 

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Islamic Teaching 

Halloween 

An Evil Celebration 

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On 31 st October, millions of people will celebrate a very old festival. Many people from 

respectable Muslim families say that Halloween is just an excuse for our children to have a 

good time. A time for games, fun and fortune telling, for ghost stories and making 

mischief. 

For centuries people believed that Halloween was a night when witches walked or flew! 

Halloween fires mean far more than ordinary bonfires. It spelt magic. 

Islam recognizes a reality to some manifestations of magic. Allah in the Holy Qur‟aan 

(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:102) explains that the Jews chose to follow magical formulas taught 

to them by devils. The meaning of the following verse is a clear indication that the one 

who follows, learns and teaches at are Kaafirs (disbelievers), “They follow what the 

Shayaateen (devils) related concerning Sulayman‟s kingdom, But it was not Sulayman 

who disbelieved, it was the devils who disbelieved by teaching the people magic…” These 

devils already committed disbelief just by teaching it. 

The two angels by the names Haaroot and Maaroot were sent as a test to the people of 

Babylon. Allah further says, “…Although the two would not teach anyone anything until 

after they warned them saying: „Verily we are only a test and a trial, so do not commit 

disbelief‟.” In this verse Allah referred to magic as being Kufr (disbelief). 

The Sharee‟ah (law) has set aside a very severe punishment for anyone practising it, who 

does not repent and give it up is death. This law is based on the following Hadeeth 

reported by Jundub Ibn Ka‟b. The Prophet (saw) said, “The prescribed punishment for the 

magician is that he be executed by the sword.” (Tirmidhi) 

We are risking our own salvation by emulating the behaviour of the Kuffaar in allowing our 

children to disguise themselves wearing the Halloween masks, singing and knocking at 

doors, playing pranks on people „Trick or treat‟, making it a „Mischief Night‟ not realising 

that Allah says in the Holy Qur‟aan “Oh people follow what has been sent to you from your 

lord and do not follow other patrons beside him…” (7:3). 

Also take head of the following verse of the Qur‟an, “Leave those who take their religion to 

be more play and amusement, and are deceived by the life of this world…” (6:70). 

I conclude with a Hadeeth on the authority of Abu Sa‟eed Al-Khudri, who said, “I heard the 

Messenger (saw) say, Whoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hands; 

and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with 

his heart – and that is the weakest of faith.” (Muslim, Bukhari, Ibn Maajah, Musnad-e- 

Ahmad) 

The removal of this evil celebration is an important issue for the salvation and prosperity 

of the Muslim community. 

By Shaikh Sulayman Ghani 

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Islamic Teachings 

BONFIRE 

NIGHT 

WHAT IS BONFIRE NIGHT? 

Guy Fawkes (1570- 1606) - English conspirator in the gunpowder plot to blow up King James I and the 

members of both houses of parliament. Fawkes, a Roman Catholic convert, was arrested in the cellar 

underneath the house on 4th November 1606 and later tortured and executed. The event is still commemorated 

in Britain and elsewhere every 5th November with bonfires, fireworks and the burning of the „GUY‟; an effigy. 

THE ISLAMIC VIEWPOINT 

The Prophet (saw) has stated in one Hadeeth, “Whosoever imitates a nation is one of them.” (Abu Daawood) 

The commentators of Ahadeeth have stated that the meaning of „he is one of them‟ is whatever reward or 

punishment that nation is going to receive in the Hereafter (on that particular action) then the person who 

imitates them will also receive the same reward or punishment. For example, if one adopts the lifestyle of the 

pious then (in the Hereafter) he will be given the same reward as these pious people. Likewise, if one adopts 

the lifestyle of those whom the Qur‟an and Ahadeeth have condemned, then he will receive the same 

punishment that those condemned people will receive. From the above Hadeeth we can clearly see that 

imitating those acts of a nation which are punishable in the Hereafter, are totally Haraam. The same is the case 

with bonfire night. Whosoever participates in it, in whatever way, is eligible and worthy of punishment, as all non 

-Islamic festivals have been proclaimed Haraam by our Prophet (saw). The Prophet (saw) has stated, 

“Whosoever increases the crowd of a nation is one of them.” (Musnad Abu Ya‟laa) 

This Hadeeth clearly expresses the prohibition of participating in non-islamic festivals. The same commentary 

mentioned above will also apply here. 

Maulana Yousuf Ludhyanwi, in his book „Your Questions & Answers‟ (Urdu version) states, “To participate in 

non-islamic festival is Haraam and totally prohibited.” He has narrated the above Hadeeth as reference. 

Allah states in the Qur‟aan “Spend not wastefully your wealth. Verily squanderers are the brothers of Satan.” In 

this verse „spending wastefully‟ means to spend ones wealth in those courses that are in contradiction to the 

obedience of Allah. (Tafseer Jalaalayn) 

Those people who say that we do not participate in bonfire night, but on the other hand buy fireworks, sparklers 

etc. to enjoy themselves should think twice before they spend their money on these things, as Allah has 

proclaimed them the brothers of Shaytaan, i.e. they are the imitators of the devils, (Jalaalayn footnote 12), and 

the consequences of imitating has already been mentioned above. 

Celebrating bonfire night has hardly ever benefited the loyal British public. Besides sooty faces and smoky black 

clothes, the participators receive no gain. If there is any financial gain then it is for those companies (usually 

foreign controlled) who manufacture fireworks etc. They line up their pockets with money taken from the featherheaded 

people. 

Fiddling around with fireworks creates many accidents, many of which lead to fatal injuries. Many youths go 

around begging „penny for a guy‟, and if gains are high enough, this easy money leads them to think of new 

enterprises of easy money, which lead straight to crime. 

One must not forget bonfire night contributes to the „Greenhouse Effect‟, a major world issue and on top of the 

United Nations‟ environment program. Fossil fuel consumption and forest fires are the main causes of carbon 

dioxide build up, thus preventing the trapping of solar radiation which leads to an increase in average world 

temperatures with a consequent rise in see level. 

Before celebrating and participating in bonfire night one should logically think what am I gaining, especially 

Muslims, who are always the target to Non-Islamic festivals, customs etc. There is no worldly gain whatsoever 

and in the Hereafter one will have to give account of one‟s actions, and each and every one of us will be 

compensated accordingly. 

Even Muslims as young as seven and eight waste their pocket money on fireworks. These children are 

influenced by the elders of the family. Instead, we should try an stop them and not allow them to buy fireworks. 

My dear brothers and sisters, we do not gain anything from fireworks but sin. It is Shaytaan pushing us to buy 

fireworks. 

May Allah safeguard us from participating in all Non-Islamic festivals. Ameen. 

(Courtesy of Al-Ittihad) 


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Islam & Family 

PART 5 

Continued from last issue 

Amongst the requirements of a good upbringing of our children, there also exists the need to keep an eye on 

their habits and character. With regards to this aspect, it is absolutely essential that we save ourselves from 

neglect. One of the reasons is that the only habits which are created will be the habits which are presented 

and allowed to set in at childhood. It is very rare that the habits which developed as a result of their upbringing 

will change when they become older. The qualities which are instilled into the child during his/her childhood 

become firm in their personalities. If children are not saved from bad habits then it becomes very difficult to 

stop them later in life. Habit is a thing which starts off as a Spider‟s web, but later, turns into a strong iron wire. 

The Learned men have stated that it is compulsory for the parents to look after their children and prevent them 

from going to places of amusements or needless sports. The child should be safeguarded from excessive 

eating, excessive talking, excessive sleeping, and unnecessary meetings, as there is nothing but harm to be 

gained from these things, and besides, excessiveness deprives the human from the goodness of this world 

and the Hereafter. Listening to, or watching undesirable things, is extremely fatal for the child. When these 

types of things are already being fed into an immature and still developing mind, then the child will begin to 

develop a likeness for these particular things. This is why it is very important for the parents to oversee the 

dealings, with regards to their children‟s moral education, so that they can be saved from dire gatherings, 

undesired things, undesired listening, talking and seeing etc. 

Turn your family, especially your children, punctual and habitual of undertaking various acts of worship; make 

them accustomed to knowledge and skill. Make provision of good Islamic books and Magazines in the home 

with the advice of a good Scholar; teach the family members Supplications and Azkaar for different occasions, 

and then remind them of these supplications on those particular occasions whilst also mentioning the virtues 

and benefits associated with them. For example, inform them that Rasulullah Sallallaahu „Alaihi wa Sallam 

has informed to the nearest meaning; when the name of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta‟aala is mentioned at the 

time of entering the home and at the time of eating, shaytaan says to his companions, “There is no place for 

you to sleep here, nor is there any provision of food.” (Muslim Shareef) 

From childhood, the children should be taught to make a habit of eating and drinking whilst being seated, and 

similarly they should be taught to eat with their right hand. They should also be taught to use their right hand 

for taking or giving things from and to others. There are many people who reach a considerable age, 

however, they will still drink water whilst standing and holding the vessel with their left hand, this is a most 

undesirable act. If children are not prevented from using the wrong methods and if they are not taught to 

develop the habit of undertaking good tasks, then they will retain the undesired habits and methods even 

though they will grow to be of a considerable age. 

Hence, these are just a few starting points of manners and morality within the Muslim household, which have 

been mentioned. We can just deduct from these the amount of responsibilities which we have upon us for the 

remainder of their lives. How can we nurture our children to become good and pious? These are 

responsibilities which we have for the rest of our lives. We will have to endure it throughout life. We should 

get the child to associate with a pious person, and should ourselves stay associated also so that we can seek 

guidance as we go along. There is a lot of ease and simplicity when guidance is sought. Every person‟s 

circumstance is different, their environment is different, therefore with regard to this matter, by seeking good 

Islamic guidance we can ensure the provision of an Islamic environment within the home. 

May Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta‟aala grant us the guidance to act upon what we have learnt. Aameen. 

Some Wisdoms of Hajj 

Maulana Abdur Rauf Sahib 

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1. Reminder of the hereafter at every step; 

Leave Home = Janazah Leaving 

People See of =Janazah carried 

Get on plane = into Qabr 

Long Journey = Long Journey 

Ihram = Kafan 

Customs = Hisab Kitaab 

Arafah = Plains of Qiyaamah 

2. Inculcates the love of Allah at every step. 

Everything - home, dress, comfort given up for 

his love. 

3. Creates good qualities in a person; Sabr 

Shukr, Taqwa etc. 

4. The unity and diversity of the Muslim Ummah 

is witnessed. 


Spiritual Remedies 

Spiritual 

Science Of Tasawwuf 

Continued from last issue 

Explanation of Hazrat Maulana Rashid 

Ahmed Gangohi Rahmatullahi Alai 

The knowledge of the Sufis refers to a combination of 

the knowledge of Deen (both Zahir and Batin) and the 

power of Yaqeen (firm faith). This is the highest 

knowledge. The state of the Sufiya is adornment of 

character and the perpetual cognition of Allah. The 

Haqeeqat of Tasawwuf is to become adorned with the 

Akhlaq of Allah Ta‟ala, to annihilate one‟s Iradah (will) 

and cultivate the Ridha of Allah. The character of the 

Sufiya is identical to the character of Rasulullah 

Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam, which is, in accordance 

with the declaration of Almighty Allah: “Verily, you (O 

Muhammad) are established on a great character.” 

Also, whatever is mentioned in the Hadeeth is part of 

the Akhlaq of the Sufis. 

The description of their Akhlaq is as follows: 

1. To regard oneself as the most inferior. This is the 

opposite of Takabbur. 

2. To deal kindly with the creation and to bear 

patiently the difficulties others cause. 

3. To have tenderness, good character and to refrain 

from wrath and anger. 

4. To sympathise with others and give them 

preferential treatment. Also to give priority to the 

Huqooq (rights) of others over and above one‟s 

desires. 

5. To be generous. 

6. To overlook faults and to forgive. 

7. To be cheerful and upright. 

8. To adopt the path of easiness and to be lenient. 

Remedies 

Mufti Moosa Badat Sahib 

9. To shun pretence and formality. 

10. To spend without being miserly. But, not in such a 

free manner whereby one himself becomes afflicted 

with need. 

11. To have trust in Allah. 

12. To be content. 

13. To be fearful of Allah and to abstain from all kinds 

of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden. 

14. To refrain from quarrelling, fighting and wrath but 

for the truth. 

15. To abstain from malice, jealousy and hatred. 

16. To abstain from the desire of honour and fame. 

17. To fulfil promises. 

18. To persevere. 

19. To be in agreement with those brothers who have 

a foresight and vision. 

20. To have love and unity for brothers and be aloft 

from strangers. (Strangers in this context refers to 

those who are lost in worldly pursuits and have no 

relationship with Tasawwuf.) 

21. To be grateful to the benefactor. 

22. To sacrifice personal fame for the sake of 

Muslims. 

A Sufi adorns his Zahir and Batin with Akhlaq. 

Tasawwuf is, in fact, nothing but Adab (respect). 

Respect for the Divine Court is to divert the attention 

from everything besides Allah because of His shame, 

splendour and dignity. The worst of sins is the 

conversation of the Nafs, i.e. pursuit of ones desires, 

which is the cause of spiritual darkness. 

[Abstract from Shariat & Tareeqat] 

(to be continued) 

School Update 

continued from page 1 

If the Head teacher and the Governors cannot 

understand the wishes of over 8000 parents who 

have signed the petition then they know what they 

must do. The community is not for turning. 

3) Sixth form provision 

Howden Clough Girls School already has a sixth 

form provision. We do not want to lose this. If this 

provision is lost it will be nearly impossible to have it 

reinstated. The education of our girls will suffer. 

Conservative parents will not want to send their 

daughters to a mixed sixth form. This will strongly 

discriminate against our girls. The community is not 

asking for anything new. All it is asking for is the 

continuation of a provision that is already there. 

4) The detail 

The real work starts now. The parents of Batley 

community want to be actively involved through the 

Batley Parents Alliance in designing this unique one 

in a lifetime provision. It has great potential. It is 

only by involving the Alliance will this new project be 

successful and its full potential realised. 

Finally. the Parents Alliance sincerely welcomes the 

councils decision to have two single sex schools o 

the Batley Field Hill site. We can understand how 

the Heads, Chair of Governors and possible some of 

the teachers may feel about this decision. This is the 

wishes of the parents. Please don‟t go against them. 

If you cannot support the council and the parents 

then we can understand. You have the right to 

disagree. But don‟t actively plot or go against us. 

Islam teaches the upmost respect be shown to 

teachers and we would wish to maintain that 

respect. 

Maulana Mohammed Amin Pandor 


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Questions & Answers 

as long as there is no fear of Fitnah (evil). If there exists 

a fear of fitnah, it will not be permissible to do so. 

The rulings of the Hanafi Fuqahaa regarding Niqab 

being obligatory are many. We will suffice on 

mentioning one such ruling. It is stated in Majma‟ Al- 

Anhur that “in our times, it is not wajib, rather Fardh 

(compulsory) for (young) women to conceal their faces 

because of the many evils” (vol 1, pg 81, Dar Ihya Al- 

Turath) 

وفً‏ المنتقى تمنع الشابة عن كشف وجهها لئال ‏ٌؤدي إلى الفتنة وفً‏ زماننا 

المنع واجب بل فرض لغلبة الفساد ‏)مجمع األنهر 

) 

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Q. If someone has done this bad evil sin in the past 

and now have made a sincere Tawbah and 

resolution not to do the same act again will they be 

forgiven by Allah Ta‟ala. 

A. If sincere Tawbah is made then Insha Allah the sin 

will be forgiven as long as you are not withholding a 

right of an individual. 

Q. Are men allowed to wear anything with the 

colour red and pink, the whole garment or only a 

few bits of that colour? 

A. It is makrooh (not preferable) for men to wear a 

garment that is fully red or the colour of which 

resembles the females. Partially red or red lines are 

permitted. 

Q. Are men able to wear bracelets, necklaces & 

chains as jewellery made of plated gold and silver? 

A. It is prohibited for men to wear such jewellery. 

Q. Can man and women bathe together naked in the 

shower or bathtub together? 

A. Modesty dictates that at least the private parts be 

covered. 

Q. Can both wife and Husband have sexual 

relationship together completely naked under a 

sheet or cover in bed? 

A. If they are covered by a sheet then that will be fine 

total nudity would be against ones modesty. 

Q Can men wear only shorts or underwear in 

daytime in the lounge, kitchen or outside in garden 

in the company of the wife and small children under 

the age of puberty? 

A. Ones satar, parts of the body that need covering 

should be covered in front of children also. 

Q. Is it compulsory to wear a Hijab? 

Q: I have an addiction of watching adult movies and 

every time I watch it and afterwards I say I will not 

do it again, but I do, what can I do to over come 

this, please help? 

A. You have to really make a conscious decision as to 

whether you want to give up this addiction and why. 

With any addiction, the person who is involved has to 

make a conscious decision to give it up. You are 

actively engaging in viewing porn. You have to make a 

definite, conscious and full effort to give it up. Allah 

Ta'ala does not misguide you. It is shaytaan who 

misguides you and you give in to him. So decide, who 

do you please? Allah Ta'ala or shaytaan? Allow me to 

make some practical suggestions. Stop watching T.V. 

completely, avoid watching news, sports, the works! Do 

not read magazines and newspapers with nude or semi 

-nude pics. Walk with your gaze lowered all the time. It 

is not impossible. You will find it will become second 

nature to you. You will find that what you do decide to 

look at, will be most pleasing rather than running amok 

with your heart, eyes and Imaan. Think of it this way. 

Would you like non-mahram men to stare at and desire 

your sister or mother? You most certainly won't. So you 

stop this habit and Insha'Allah, shaytaan will have 

difficulty in sending your desires into a spin. Secondly, 

keep yourself in a state of wudhu all the time. That is, 

as soon as your wudhu is broken, go and perform it at 

the earliest convenience. Perform wudhu before you go 

to bed, make lots of istigfaar, and make sure you fall off 

to sleep with Allah Ta'ala's name on your lips and in 

your heart. Perform your Salaah 5 times a day on time; 

make lots of istigfaar, all day if possible. Make lots of 

zikr and constantly ask Allah Ta'ala to guide you away 

from your habit. Increase your knowledge of the Quran 

and Hadeeth. Join a group through the Masjid which is 

involved in teaching/learning the Tafsir of the Quran, 

Arabic and Hadeeth. Change your company if you find 

that your friends are into porn, movies and girls. You 

basically have to change your orientation. Figure out 

what is most important to you as a Muslim. Your nafs 

and what pleases shaytaan? Try to develop an Islamic 

lifestyle and move towards gaining the pleasure of Allah 

Ta'ala and displeasing shaytaan. This is a test in your 

youth. Rise up to the occasion by drawing yourself to all 

that is good in you as a person. Seek knowledge of 

Islam, practice it and teach it to others too Insha'Allah. 

Learn about the Sahaba and how they lived. How they 

gave up their deviant lifestyle before the message was 

brought to them by our believed Nabi (Sallallaahu Alaihi 

Wasallam). Learn how easy it was for them to give up 

evil and immediately accept truth and Allah Ta'ala's 

A. It is obligatory on women to wear Niqab (conceal 

their faces) when leaving their homes (for a valid 

Shar‟ee need) or in the presence of strange men. 

However, it will be permissible for women to reveal their commandments. They developed taqwa and 

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Questions & Answers 

was against Allah Ta'ala's commandments and they 

adopted the Sunnah. By viewing porn, you are 

committing zinc of the heart, eyes, limbs and ears. All 

these organs will give evidence against you on the 

day of Qiyaamah. I suggest that you approach your 

local imam or an Alim for help on this matter. Ask him 

to explain to you how this is eroding your Imaan. It is 

totally up to you to make the correct choices for Allah 

Ta'ala's pleasure. Make a determined and concerted 

effort to learn about deen and how you are to live 

your life as a pious Muslim. What makes you turn to 

porn? What will turn you away from porn? What does 

porn do to your heart? What does it do to your 

Imaan? How does it add to your life and how much 

does it take away from your life? The fact that you 

have written in indicates that it is becoming a problem 

for you. I get the impression that you want to give it 

up. Avoid talking to non-mahram women. If you have 

to talk to them let it be business like, firm, to the point 

and no small talk nor lurid speech. If you are working 

with women, avoid unnecessary contact with them. 

Avoid being alone with them. Do not concern yourself 

with comments or remarks that may be made about 

your aloofness. Know that you are gaining the 

pleasure of Allah Ta'ala and that should be 

uppermost in your mind. That every action of yours is 

done only for His pleasure. Get married as soon as 

possible. Seek a suitable pious partner and channel 

your sexual needs in an acceptable way where you 

will actually earn rewards from Allah Ta'ala. Sex with 

your wife is an act of worship. So safe yourself, your 

heart, eyes, ears and limbs for that wife with whom 

you will be able to please yourself and Allah Ta'ala. 

Try to increase taleem in your home and slowly ask 

your whole family to put the above suggestions into 

practice. May Allah Ta'ala guide you away from 

shaytaan and fully guide you onto the 'seeratul 

mustaqeem. Ameen. (Mufti Ebrahim Desai) 

Q. My wife passed away 1 year ago and my family 

members are asking me to marry her younger 

sister is this acceptable in Islam as I don‟t want to 

do anything wrong? 

A. You may marry her it is prohibited to marry two 

sisters and have in ones marriage at the same time 

not one after another. 

Allah 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 ; 

Please write to: 

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

West Yorkshire, WF17 7XE 

oral.islah@hotmail.com 

Have you missed some of the precious time of 

Ramadan? Do you feel you could have done more 

in that blessed month? Are you disappointed? 

Well, you have another chance! 

It is out of Allah's mercy that He bestows upon us 

blessed times in which rewards are multiplied. 

These seasons of goodness recur time after time, so 

that we can recharge our spiritual batteries and keep 

our hearts alive. Nowadays, we are witnessing one 

of them — the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah. 

Now that these days have already started, it is time 

for deeds, not words. The intelligent person is one 

who takes full advantage of every minute and every 

second, and this is not so difficult. There are many 

ways to achieve goodness, and with little effort you 

can get much reward. 

recitation of the Qur'an. Who knows, this may be 

your last journey to the Sacred House. 

Reward of Hajj in Your Homeland 

You may be unable to do Hajj this year, and you 

may feel sad because you are deprived of the great 

reward of Hajj. But you can also achieve this reward 

at home. Just reflect on the following Hadeeth: 

Whoever prays Fajr Prayer in congregation, and 

then sits and remembers Allah until the sun rises, 

then (after a while) prays two rakàhs, he will gain a 

reward equal to that of making perfect Hajj and 

Ùmrah. [The Prophet repeated the word "perfect" 

thrice.] (At-Tirmidhi) 

It's so easy, isn't it? 

Back to the Qur'an 

It is time also to dust off your copy of the Qur'an and 

return to its refuge. Make these 10 days the 

beginning of a systematic and strong relationship 

with it. It's important to know that reading one letter 

of the Qur'an earns you 10 rewards. In this way, 

reading Surat Al-Fatihah — which doesn't take more 

than two minutes — will give you more than one 

thousand rewards. This is on ordinary days, so what 

about these great days! Certainly the reward will be 

far greater. 

Furthermore, there are some surahs that have 

special merits. Reading Surat Al-Ikhlas (surah 112), 

for example, is equal to reading one third of the 

Qur'an (Al-Bukhari and Muslim). Regular recitation 

of Surat Al-Mulk (surah 67) intercedes for its reader 

(Abu Dawud), and reading Ayat Al-Kursi (Al- 

Baqarah 2:255) when going to sleep protects you 

Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam 

The first and foremost act of worship in these days 

is Hajj. If you are going to observe it this year, then 

try your best to gain as much reward as possible. 

This is your real chance to become wholly absolved 

of your sins and have your record wiped clean. So 

spare no effort in perfecting your rituals, and keep 

away from anything that may blemish your Hajj. 

During the journey, make use of your time through 

from Satan for the whole night (Al-Bukhari). 

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Islamic Teachings 

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Fasting: Evoking the Spirit of Ramadan 

It is a good idea to evoke the spirituality of Ramadan 

by fasting during these blessed days. Remember that 

observing the voluntary fast for day keeps you away 

from Hell. In a Hadeeth, the Prophet (peace and 

blessings be upon him) said, 

Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah's pleasure, 

Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a 

distance covered by a journey of) seventy years. (Al- 

Bukhari and Muslim) 

This is during ordinary days. Of course there is even 

more reward during these blessed days. 

Day of Àrafah 

On the day of Àrafah, Allah showers His mercy on the 

pilgrims and forgives all their sins. If you are not a 

pilgrim, you still can have a share of this forgiveness. 

All you have to do is to fast on the Day of Àrafah, and 

by doing that, Allah will forgive your sins for two whole 

years — the past year and the coming one. 

Night Vigil Prayer 

You always hear about the virtues of spending night in 

prayer, and you have actually tasted its sweetness in 

Ramadan nights. Why not revive this beautiful act of 

worship during these nights. You can add two or four 

extra rakàhs after finishing Ìsha' Prayer and before 

Witr Prayer. 

In addition to that, there is another easy way to gain 

the reward of the night vigil prayer. It is reported that 

the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said 

He who attends Ìsha' Prayer in congregation is as if 

he has performed Salah for half of the night; and he 

who attends Ìsha' and Fajr prayers in congregation, is 

as if he has performed Salah for the whole night. (At- 

Tirmidhi) 

The Golden Words 

This is one of the easiest ways to gain treasures of 

reward. You can make dhikr wherever you are, at all 

times. You can make dhikr at your home, school, or 

workplace, and you can make it while you are driving, 

walking, travelling, and commuting. In addition, the 

Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave us 

guidance for reciting certain formulas of dhikr that have 

special reward. For example, Abu Hurairah (may Allah 

be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace 

and blessings be upon him) said 

He who recites after every prayer: Subhan Allah (Allah 

is free from imperfection) thirty-three times; Al-hamdu 

lillah (praise be to Allah) thirty-three times; Allahu 

Akbar (Allah is Greatest) thirty-three times; and 

DID YOU KNOW - TakbeereTashreeq 

It is compulsory on each Muslim to recite the following takbeer 

from the ‘Fajr’ of the 9th Dhul -Hijjah up to the 'Asr’ prayer of 

the 13th, after every Fardh Salah in the following words. 

“Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, 

La Ilaha Illallahu, Wallahu Akbar, 

Allahu Akbar wa lillahilhamd” 

(There is no god but Allah and Allah is the greatest, Allah 

is the greatest and to Allah belongs all praise.) 

completes the hundred with: La ilaha illallahu, 

wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, 

wa Huwa àla kulli shai'in qadir (there is no true god 

except Allah. He is One and He has no partner. His is 

the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is 

Omnipotent), will have all his sins pardoned even if 

they may be as large as the foam on the surface of the 

sea. (Muslim) 

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) also 

reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be 

upon him) said 

He who says Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi (Allah is free 

from imperfection and His is the praise) one hundred 

times a day, his sins will be obliterated even if they are 

equal to the extent of the foam of the sea. (Al-Bukhari 

and Muslim) 

Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) 

reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be 

upon him) said 

He who utters ten times La ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la 

sharika lahu, lahulmulku wa lahulhamdu, wa Huwa àla 

kulli sha'in qadir (There is no true god except Allah. He 

is One and He has no partner. His is the sovereignty 

and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent), he will 

have a reward equal to that for freeing four slaves from 

the progeny of Prophet Ismaìl. (Al-Bukhari and 

Muslim) 

The Precious hours 

In a wonderful Hadeeth, the Prophet (peace and 

blessings be upon him) said that on the last third of 

every night, Allah Almighty calls to His servants: 

Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to 

his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I 

may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking 

My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him? (Al-Bukhari 

and Muslim) 

Why do we miss this golden opportunity? Now is the 

right time to expose yourself to His divine generosity 

and mercy. If you are going to fast during these days, 

you are most likely to wake up a little bit earlier than 

usual to have your sahur. So, seize the opportunity 

and pray two rakàhs, and ask Allah to forgive your 

sins and to grant you happiness in this world and in the 

hereafter. Do not forget your brothers and sisters who 

suffer around the world. 

The doors of goodness are numerous and wide open. 

There are many ways to Paradise, and the more time 

and effort you give, the more reward and blessings you 

will get. 

DID YOU KNOW – Fasting can be HARAM 

Fasting on the two days of Èid is Haraam (forbidden), as indicated 

by the Hadeeth of Abu Saìd Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with 

Him) who said: 

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade fasting 

on the day of Al-Fitr and [the day of] An-Nahr [Sacrifice]” (Al- 

Bukhari and Muslim). 

It is also Haraam to fast on the Days of Tashreeq, which are the 

three days after Èid Al-Adha (11, 12 and 13 Dhul-Hijjah) because 

the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The Days of 

Tashreeq are days of eating, drinking, and remembering 

Men should say it in louder wise while women should keep 

their AL-ISLAH voice low. 

Allah” (Muslim). 

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Islamic History 

Maulana Raasheed Pakwashi 

“Indeed the first house designated for man (as a 

direction to worship Allah) was the one at Bakkah which 

is blessed and a guidance for the universe.” 

(Al Imran, Verse 96) 

As a Muslim there is no need to elaborate on the 

importance and the sacredness of “Al Kabah”. A house 

so blessed that merely gazing at its 4 walls earns one 

20 blessings, and so revered that an identical house 

parallel to it exists in the very heavens. 

The Prophet (SAW) said about his ascension to the 

seventh heaven that I was taken to “Al Bait Ul ma‟moor” 

it is visited everyday by seventy thousand angels who 

will not come back to visit it again” (Bukhari/Muslim) 

Not only is the house it self sacred but that very plot is 

the origin of land on earth 

Ka‟ab Ah‟bar states, “There were foams and bubbles on 

water before the formation of land, at 

the place where there is „Baitullah‟ 

today. The land was spread from 

here.” (Ibn Katheer) 

Though Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is known 

as the founder and craftsman of the 

Kabah, the sacred house existed well 

before the advent of mankind, erected 

by the angels and was then 

reconstructed by none other than 

Hazrat Adam (AS). Allah raised his beloved house at 

the time of Nuh‟s (AS) Deluge and nothing but the 

Heavenly inspired foundations remained, cloaked by the 

sands of time before Allah ordered Ibrahim (AS) and his 

son Ismaeel (AS) to raise the Kabah on those very 

foundations. 

It was this very structure which was preserved 

throughout the centuries by the Amaaliqa, Jurhum and 

early Qurashi tribes who had become the inhabitants of 

the desolate desert in the vicinity of the Kabah. 

It was only 18 years prior to the Hijrah when the leaders 

of the Quraish found a need to entirely reconstruct the 

sacred house. The new design had to address the 

prevailing security issues (treasures had been stolen 

from inside the Kabah), and structural issues (Rain and 

flood water would accumulate in and around the Kabah 

causing serious wall damage) and when all things 

considered according to historians the sacred house 

had been standing for over 3000 years. 

The Quraish began by raising funds for the proposal. It 

was universally agreed that only pure and lawful money 

would be used for the construction. This is how Allah 

ensured that his beloved house would only be erected 

through pure means. 

When the time finally came to demolish the existing 

structure, their hearts betrayed them and they stood 

transfixed. Who would have the nerve to tear down their 

most beloved and sacred monument. Finally Waleed 

bin Mugairah stepped forward saying “O Allah, we have 

nothing but good intentions” and began the process. 

The Quraish watched in awe and total fear. They 

decided to see whether Waleed would be struck down 

by some heavenly calamity. When Waleed returned the 

next morning safe and sound there doubts were swept 

away and they collectively joined in the work. 

The new Kabah was distinctively dissimilar to the Kabah 

of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS). Firstly the walls of the 

Kabah were raised twofold, a roof was included, the 

second door on the western side was sealed off and the 

eastern door was raised in order to allow the Quraish to 

control access into the Kabah. And the most important 

change was due to a lack of funds an area of 3 meters 

could not be included in the construction and was 

marked out by a low semi-circular wall known to us as 

the Hateem. 

Abdullah Ibn Zubayr (RA) said, "I heard Aisha (RA) say, 

The Prophet (SAW) said: "If your people had not quite 

recently abandoned the Ignorance (Unbelief), and if I 

had sufficient provisions to rebuild it [the Kabah], I 

would have added five cubits to it from the Hijr 

(Hateem). Also, I would make two doors; one for people 

to enter therein and the other to exit." (Bukhari). 

In 64 Hijri Ibn Zubayr decided to 

construct the Kabah the way Prophet 

Muhammad (SAW) wanted it, on the 

foundation and model of the Prophet 

Ibrahim (AS). 

Ibn Zubayr said, "Today, I can afford 

to do so and I do not fear the people. 

Ibn Zubayr built the Kabah on Prophet 

Ibrahim's (AS) foundation and 

therefore the Hateem area was 

included. He also included two doors, one facing the 

east the other facing the west, both at ground level 

allowing through access. 

During the reign of Abdul Malik bin Marwan, Al-Hajjaj 

bin Yusuf al-Thaqafi, besieged Makkah and ultimately 

martyred Ibn Zubayr. Then with the Caliph‟s approval 

demolished what Ibn Zubayr had added to it from the 

older foundation of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), and restored 

its old structure as the Quraish had built it. 

It was only whilst on Umra when the Caliph heard the 

Hadeeth of Aisha (RA) that he deeply regretted his 

actions. 

Caliph Harun al Rasheed wanted to rebuild the Kabah 

the way Prophet Muhammad (SAW) wanted and the 

way Abdullah Ibn Zubayr built it. But when he consulted 

Imam Malik, the Imam implored the Caliph to reconsider 

in order that the Kabah does not become a plaything for 

the future leaders (each one constructing it to his own 

preference). 

The Caliph agreed and though the Kabah has been 

reconstructed twice since, the Kabah designed by the 

Quraish has remained and will remain so through divine 

protection on this earth as long as there are those to 

face it. 


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Just For Women 

her husband. When he looks at her, she pleases 

him." (BAIHAQI). 

It is the habit of certain women as soon as the 

husband steps into the house after a tiring day 

at work, they start complaining that such and 

such a thing is not in the house or begin to shout 

at the children. A pious wife does not have such 

a bad habit as she welcomes him cheerfully and 

pleases him with her company, inquires about 

his work, welfare and tries to amuse him. 

Divorce was, a rare occurrence within the British 

Muslims, but lately it has become more common 

due to the fact that the husband and wife are 

both ignorant of Islam and the guidelines that 

Islam has set. These guidelines if followed and 

acted upon, will lead to a successful and happy 

marriage. This article deals with the ideal pious 

Muslim wife and the characteristics she should 

have and, the do's and don'ts which acted upon 

will bring her happiness in this life, her husband 

will never divorce her (Inshallah) and Jannah will 

be waiting for her in the hereafter. 

4. One who guards and preserves her house 

and her husbands wealth in his absence. 

"The best woman is when he absents himself 

(goes away on a journey etc.) she protects his 

wealth and honour." (BAIHAQI) 

5. One who assists her husband in the matters 

of Deen 

"The world is a commodity and the best 

commodity is a pious woman who assists her 

husband in matters concerning the 

hereafter." (RAZEEN). 

1. A pious wife is one who is obedient to Allah 

and her husband. 

"The woman who performs her five daily prayers 

and keeps the fast of Ramadan and protects 

herself from evil acts i.e. adultery and obeys her 

husband, has a choice to enter heaven from 

whichever door she pleases." 

The wife should leave no stone unturned in 

obeying, respecting, serving and pleasing her 

husband. She should be obedient and loyal with 

a willing heart and obey him without hesitation 

and negligence in all matters which would, in the 

cases of disobedience, put the husband to 

trouble or deprive him of some service. No one 

holds any right over anybody greater than the 

right of the husband over his wife and to 

emphasise the high status of the husband and 

that the wife should have a great regard for him. 

6. One who, if her husband is angry with her, 

keeps on politely asking for forgiveness until he 

forgives her and is pleased with her again. 

“Shall I inform you which woman will enter 

heaven?" "the Sahaba (R.A) replied "yes most 

certainly." Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alaihi 

Wasallam said "the woman, who has children, is 

loveable, when she becomes angry the husband 

consoles her and when the husband becomes 

angry she says that as long as you do not 

become pleased with me, I will not even apply 

surmah (antimony) to my eyes." (TABRANI) 

7. One who manages the household affairs 

wisely, decorates and furnishes the house. 

Keeps it clean and tidy, renders personal 

services such as cooking etc., and doesn't over 

incur expenditure of which the husband 

disapproves. 

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2. A pious wife is one who doesn't permit 

strangers to enter her house and anyone else 

who's entering her house displeases her 

husband, even though it maybe her friends. 

"O men! It is your right over your wives that they 

do not seat strangers on your bed and do not 

allow those men whose coming to your house 

you do not like, without your 

permission." (TIRMIDHI). 

3. One who pleases her husband when he looks 

at her. 

“That the best woman is the one that pleases 

8. One who doesn't ask her husband for more 

than he can afford. 

9. One who doesn't engage herself in optional 

worship (nafl ibaadat) without his permission. As 

this optional worship may hinder the discharge 

of the husband's rights. 

"It is not permissible for any woman to fast 

optionally without her husband's permission, and 

it is not permissible for her to allow anyone into 

his house without permission." (BUKHARI). 


Just For Women 

10. One who doesn't disclose one's sexual 

relationship with her husband to others. It is 

immodest and shameless to describe the act of 

love-making before friends. The newly-married 

don't hesitate to reveal their experiences to their 

friends, this is HARAM. 

"The worst person on the Day of QIY AMAH will 

be the one who reveals the private life of his wife 

to others." (MUSLIMS). 

"Among abuse of trust, the greatest abuse of 

trust in the court of Allah on the Day of 

Judgement is that the husband may go to his 

wife or the wife may go to the husband (referring 

to the act of love-making) and thereafter they 

reveal this secret to others." (ABU DAUD). 

11. One when her husband desires and calls 

her, she comes happily. 

"When a husband calls his wife at night to have 

relations with her and she refuses without a valid 

reason, she is cursed through the night by the 

angles." (IBUKHARI) 

12. One who doesn't leave her house without her 

husband's consent. 

"When a woman leaves the house without her 

husband's consent, all the angles of the skies 

and the entire universe curse her, for this act 

until she returns home." (TABRANI) 

13. One who after sitting with her friends or a 

gathering doesn't describe any woman to her 

husband, as this may incline the husband 

towards this woman. 

"O woman. After sitting in a gathering of women, 

do not go home and explicitly describe any 

woman to your husband." (MUSLIM) 

14. One who doesn't offend the husband by 

being harsh to his relations especially the inlaws. 

If the wife has the above mentioned 

characteristics, she will be the most precious 

treasure to her husband and he will never 

divorce her (Inshallah) as she will be a source of 

joy and comfort for him. 

The whole world is a provision and the best 

object of benefit of the world is the virtuous wife. 

Stories Of Pious Women 

Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayh) 

Âsiyah 

She is the wife of Firaun, the king of Egypt who had claimed to be god. Look at the power of Allah that 

the husband was a Shaytaan while the wife was so pious that the Quran praises her and our Rasul 

Sallallaahu „Alaihi wa Sallam has spoken about her in the following terms: "There are many men who 

have reached stages of excellence. However, from among the women, no one reached a stage of 

excellence except Maryam and Âsiyah. It was Âsiyah who had saved the life of Mûsâ from the tyrant, 

Pharaoh." 

As mentioned in the story of Mûsâ's „Alayhis Salam sister's story, it was already written in her 

(Âsiyah's) favour that she will bring Imaan on Mûsâ „alayhis salâm. She had a natural love for him 

since his infancy. When Mûsâ „alayhis salâm received prophethood, Pharaoh did not bring Imaan on 

him. However, she brought Imaan on him. When Pharaoh heard about this, he became extremely 

harsh to her and imposed many punishments on her. However, she did not relinquish her Imaan and 

left the world in this state. 

Lesson: Look at how firm she was on her Imaan. Despite her kâfir husband imposing severe 

difficulties on her, she did not succumb to him. Today, when one experiences minor difficulties, one 

begins uttering words of kufr. O women! imam is a very great gift. Irrespective of the nature of 

difficulty, never ever do anything contrary to the Dîn. If the husband does anything irreligious, don't 

ever support or join him. In those days, marriage with a kâfir husband was valid. However, the rule in 

our Shari'ah is that if the husband is a kâfir, the marriage is not valid. And if he becomes a kâfir after 

marriage, the marriage will be annulled. 


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The Ka’bah 

The Ka'bah is the house of Allah. It was built by prophet Ibrahim (as) and 

his son Ismail (as), thousands of years ago. Allah had told Ibrahim (as) to 

build the Ka'bah at this spot so that people will come here and worship 

Allah. 

Ibrahim (as) and Ismail (as) used big stones to build the Ka'bah. The Ka'bah 

was so big that Ibrahim (as) could not reach the higher part of it to put the 

stones there. He never had a ladder so he stood on a rock. Allah made the 

rock rise of the ground so he could reach higher up. 

This rock still has Ibrahim's (as) footprints on it and is called the Maqaam-i- 

Ibrahim. 

A gift from Allah 

Ibrahim (as) was a great prophet of Allah. He was given the title of Khalil- 

Allah which means the friend of Allah. He was commanded to take his son 

Ismail and wife Hajra to a distant land and leave them there. This was in a 

barren valley between the Hills of Safa and Marwa in a place that we know 

as Makkah today. 

The family made the long journey together and Ibrahim (as) left them, 

just as Allah had commanded him. He left them with some dates and 

water. Ibrahim (as) said farewell and made the long journey back. 

The food and water ran out and Hajra was panicking. As baby Ismail began to cry she 

panicked and ran between the hills of Safa and Marwa in search for water. She was hopeful 

she might see some travellers and get water or food from them. 

After running between the two hills seven times, she returned to baby 

Ismail. She found that where Ismail was kicking his feet in the sand, a 

spring had sprung from the ground. The water was sweet and both 

mother and baby drank from it. 

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This spring is still there today and is know as Zam Zam. When the Hajjis return to their 

families they bring a special gift of Zam Zam. When you drink this water think back to 

baby Ismail and the great favour Allah had given to him. This is the same water that Allah 

caused to come from the ground many thousands of years ago. 


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Hajj & Qurbani 

The Cobbler's Hajj 

'Verily in their stories are lessons for men of 

understanding.' 

Abdullah-e Mubarak and Ali ibn al-Mowaffaq 

Abdullah was living at Makkah. One year, having 

completed the rites of the pilgrimage, he fell asleep. In 

a dream he saw two angels descend from heaven. 

“How many have come this year?” one asked the 

other. 

“Six hundred thousand,” the other replied. 

“How many have had their pilgrimage accepted?” 

“Not one.” 

“When I heard this,” Abdullah reports, “I was filled with 

trembling. „What?‟ I cried. „All these people have come 

from afar out of the distant ends of the earth and with 

great pain and weariness from every deep ravine, 

traversing wide deserts, and all their labour is in vain?‟ 

„There is a cobbler in Damascus called Ali ibn 

Mowaffaq,‟ said the angel. „He has not come on the 

pilgrimage , but his pilgrimage is accepted and all his 

sins have been forgiven.‟ 

“When I heard this,” Abdullah continued, “I awoke 

saying, „I must go to Damascus and visit that person.‟ 

So I went to Damascus and looked for where he lived. I 

shouted, and someone came out. „What is your name?‟ 

I asked. „Ali ibn Mowaffaq,‟ he replied. „I wish to speak 

with you,‟ I said. „Say on,‟ he replied. „What work do 

you do?‟ „I cobble.‟ I then told him of my dream. „What 

is your name?‟ he enquired when I had done. „Abdullah 

-e Mubarak,‟ I replied. He uttered a cry and fell in a 

faint. When he recovered I said to him, „Tell me your 

story.‟ 

“The man told me, „For thirty years now I have longed 

to make the pilgrimage. I had saved up three hundred 

and fifty dirhams from my cobbling. This year I had 

resolved to go to Makkah. One day the good lady 

within becoming pregnant, she smelt the smell of food 

coming from next door. “Go and fetch me a bit of that 

food,” she begged me. I went and knocked on the 

neighbour‟s door and explained the situation. My 

neighbour burst into tears. “My children have eaten 

nothing for three days together,” she said. “Today I 

saw a donkey lying dead, so I hacked off a piece and 

cooked it. It would not be lawful food for you.” My heart 

burned within me when I heard her tale. I took out the 

three hundred and fifty dirhams and gave them to her. 

“Spend these on the children,” I said. “This is my 

pilgrimage.” „ 

“The angel spoke truly in my dream,” Abdullah 

declared, “and the Heavenly King was true in His 

judgment.” 

connects us to our creator and the greater compassion 

of humanity. 

Offering Qurbani (sacrifice) during Èid Al-Adha is 

regarded as wajib (mandatory) according to Imam Abu 

Hanifah and a as Sunnah Mu'akkadah (stressed Sunnah) 

according to other jurists. 

All those people who have the Nisab (payable amount) of 

Zakah should offer a sacrifice. The time for offering a 

sacrifice begins after the Èid Al-Adha prayer. According 

to a Hadeeth, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon 

him) said that whosoever offered a sacrifice before the 

Èid prayer, he or she just slaughtered an animal for meat, 

but whosoever made sacrifice after the Èid Al-Adha 

prayer, he or she has offered a sacrifice. (Reported by Al- 

Bukhari) 

Qurbani (sacrifice) is an act of worship Ibadah). As we 

have the times of prayers so we also have time for making 

a sacrifice during Èid Al-Adha. The time of sacrifice 

remains until sunset on the 12th day Dhul-Hijjah. It is not 

required for the head of the household to offer a separate 

Qurbani (sacrifice) for every member of the house, rather 

one sacrifice would be sufficient for the whole family. 

However, if other members of family own the Nisab of 

Zakah, then they must offer their own sacrifice. One goat, 

lamb or sheep is on behalf of one person, but seven 

people can share in offering one cow or camel. 

The Qurbani is the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim, Prophet 

Ismaìl and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them all) 

It has a meaning and significance. It reminds us of the 

great act of sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim and Ismaìl were 

willing to do for the sake of Almighty Allah. Allah spared 

the life of Prophet Ismaìl, but He told us that [And We 

ransomed him with a momentous sacrifice.] (As-Saffaat 

37:107). The "momentous sacrifice (dhibhin azhim) is the 

sacrifice of the billions of people who have been 

remembering this tradition for the last four thousand years. 

Other people who claim to follow Prophet Ibrahim have 

forgotten this tradition, but we Muslims have kept it alive 

without any interruption. We must keep this Sunnah and 

should not forget it. 

There is no substitute for Qurbani. However, if one wants 

to offer a nafl (non-obligatory) sacrifice on behalf of 

oneself or one's deceased parents or some other 

relatives, one has a choice either to make Qurbani or give 

the price of the animal in charity. 

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God is merciful and shows mercy to those who do 

likewise to his creatures. This act of compassion on the 

part of the cobbler was so pleasing to God that it not 

only earned him the reward of Hajj but was extended to 

all the people who came for Hajj. 

The meat of the Qurbani should be divided in three equal 

portions: one for oneself and the family, one for friends, 

and one for the poor and needy. If there are more poor 

people, then it is good to give all of it in charity to the poor 

and needy. Here in the UK we may not need the meat that 

much, but there are many other places where people do 

not get meat. It is also recommended for us here in UK to 

do one Qurbani at home, so that our children are aware of 

this blessed Sunnah, and also to give the money to some 

dependable relief organizations in order to make Qurbani 

on our behalf; and to distribute the meat among the poor 

and needy in poor countries and in countries where 

Hajj is a journey that can ignite the soul to be reminded 

of the time it was created and takes it beyond the 

dimensions of this life to the time it will meet the 

creator. 

The sincere performance of Hajj can transcend a 

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