Important Issues On Zakat & Fasting
This is a booklet that briefly addresses the rulings of Fasting, including a clarification of the categories of people relative to the obligation of fasting, the immeasurable benefits of fasting, and things that nullify fasting. We will also address the benefits and rulings pertaining to Zakaah.
This document discusses the importance of Zakat and fasting during Ramadan in Islam. It provides details on the rules and rulings for paying Zakat according to the Quran and hadith. It emphasizes that Zakat is obligatory for Muslims who meet the minimum wealth threshold. The document also highlights the virtues and excellence of fasting during Ramadan, noting that it is a month of blessings where the doors of Paradise are opened and the doors of Hell are closed. It encourages Muslims to increase in good deeds and worship during this holy month.
This document provides an overview of the Islamic concept of Zakah. It begins by defining Zakah and explaining its roots in Arabic. Zakah refers to a mandatory charitable contribution paid annually by Muslims calculated as a percentage of wealth and financial assets. The document outlines who is required to pay Zakah, what assets are subject to the tax, who is eligible to receive Zakah funds, and important conditions for the validity of Zakah payments and distribution. It also discusses consequences for failing to pay Zakah and details rules regarding Zakah on debts and other financial assets.
The document discusses the key events of the Day of Judgment according to Islamic beliefs. It describes how the trumpet will sound twice to signal the collapse of the universe and people emerging from their graves. It explains that people will be judged based on their deeds and faith, with believers receiving their books in their right hands while unbelievers receive theirs in their left. The document provides details on how people will be questioned about their prayers, wealth, knowledge and more. It discusses the concept of intercession and crossing the bridge over hell to enter paradise or hell for eternity.
The document provides a series of warnings and descriptions of Hell from Islamic scripture to encourage repentance from sin. It describes the torment that will befall those who die without repenting, including being dragged on one's face in Hellfire, wearing garments of fire, drinking boiling water, and being burned. Scenes from Hell include boiling water being poured on heads, melting bowels and skin. The document hopes to motivate the reader to repent by visualizing these grim images and listening to the cries of those suffering in Hell who wish they had obeyed God and the Prophet.
This document provides a 3-part summary of a treatise on 'Ubudiyyah (servitude to God). It discusses how a servant of God is continuously between receiving gifts from God which require gratitude, enduring hardships sent by God which require patience, and committing sins which require repentance. These three pillars lead to happiness in this life and the next. The treatise was written by Shaykh Abū Muhammad Al-Maqdisī while imprisoned to remind and support beloved brothers.
This document discusses several major signs that are predicted to occur before the Day of Judgment according to Islamic teachings. It summarizes:
1) The appearance of the Mahdi, who will establish justice and rule until the appearance of the False Messiah.
2) The emergence of Gog and Magog and the destruction they will cause, until stopped by Jesus.
3) The coming of the False Messiah (Dajjal) and the trials he will bring.
4) The descent of Jesus who will defeat the Dajjal and establish justice during his time on earth before the final events.
5) Other signs like the smoke, landslides, and rising of the sun from the
The document discusses Paradise and Hell, the final destinations for all of mankind. It states that Paradise and Hell have already been created by Allah and will never cease to exist. Hell is the eternal punishment for disbelievers and those who rebel against Allah's laws, filled with indescribable torment. The document provides definitions of Paradise and Hell and outlines some of their features such as gates, levels, inhabitants, and punishments. It emphasizes reflecting on these destinations to inspire obedience to Allah and fear of the Hellfire.
The document provides an overview of Islamic finance principles. It discusses the primary and secondary sources of shariah law and covers proofs for the permissibility of trade in Islam. The key pillars of Islamic business contracts are explained as well as conditions and options within contracts. Forbidden transactions like riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty), and maisir (gambling) are defined. Modern financial instruments and banking concepts are analyzed through an Islamic lens. Common Islamic finance contracts involving murabaha, musharaka, mudaraba and ijarah are also defined.
This document discusses the importance of Zakat and fasting during Ramadan in Islam. It provides details on the rules and rulings for paying Zakat according to the Quran and hadith. It emphasizes that Zakat is obligatory for Muslims who meet the minimum wealth threshold. The document also highlights the virtues and excellence of fasting during Ramadan, noting that it is a month of blessings where the doors of Paradise are opened and the doors of Hell are closed. It encourages Muslims to increase in good deeds and worship during this holy month.
This document provides an overview of the Islamic concept of Zakah. It begins by defining Zakah and explaining its roots in Arabic. Zakah refers to a mandatory charitable contribution paid annually by Muslims calculated as a percentage of wealth and financial assets. The document outlines who is required to pay Zakah, what assets are subject to the tax, who is eligible to receive Zakah funds, and important conditions for the validity of Zakah payments and distribution. It also discusses consequences for failing to pay Zakah and details rules regarding Zakah on debts and other financial assets.
The document discusses the key events of the Day of Judgment according to Islamic beliefs. It describes how the trumpet will sound twice to signal the collapse of the universe and people emerging from their graves. It explains that people will be judged based on their deeds and faith, with believers receiving their books in their right hands while unbelievers receive theirs in their left. The document provides details on how people will be questioned about their prayers, wealth, knowledge and more. It discusses the concept of intercession and crossing the bridge over hell to enter paradise or hell for eternity.
The document provides a series of warnings and descriptions of Hell from Islamic scripture to encourage repentance from sin. It describes the torment that will befall those who die without repenting, including being dragged on one's face in Hellfire, wearing garments of fire, drinking boiling water, and being burned. Scenes from Hell include boiling water being poured on heads, melting bowels and skin. The document hopes to motivate the reader to repent by visualizing these grim images and listening to the cries of those suffering in Hell who wish they had obeyed God and the Prophet.
This document provides a 3-part summary of a treatise on 'Ubudiyyah (servitude to God). It discusses how a servant of God is continuously between receiving gifts from God which require gratitude, enduring hardships sent by God which require patience, and committing sins which require repentance. These three pillars lead to happiness in this life and the next. The treatise was written by Shaykh Abū Muhammad Al-Maqdisī while imprisoned to remind and support beloved brothers.
This document discusses several major signs that are predicted to occur before the Day of Judgment according to Islamic teachings. It summarizes:
1) The appearance of the Mahdi, who will establish justice and rule until the appearance of the False Messiah.
2) The emergence of Gog and Magog and the destruction they will cause, until stopped by Jesus.
3) The coming of the False Messiah (Dajjal) and the trials he will bring.
4) The descent of Jesus who will defeat the Dajjal and establish justice during his time on earth before the final events.
5) Other signs like the smoke, landslides, and rising of the sun from the
The document discusses Paradise and Hell, the final destinations for all of mankind. It states that Paradise and Hell have already been created by Allah and will never cease to exist. Hell is the eternal punishment for disbelievers and those who rebel against Allah's laws, filled with indescribable torment. The document provides definitions of Paradise and Hell and outlines some of their features such as gates, levels, inhabitants, and punishments. It emphasizes reflecting on these destinations to inspire obedience to Allah and fear of the Hellfire.
The document provides an overview of Islamic finance principles. It discusses the primary and secondary sources of shariah law and covers proofs for the permissibility of trade in Islam. The key pillars of Islamic business contracts are explained as well as conditions and options within contracts. Forbidden transactions like riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty), and maisir (gambling) are defined. Modern financial instruments and banking concepts are analyzed through an Islamic lens. Common Islamic finance contracts involving murabaha, musharaka, mudaraba and ijarah are also defined.
The document describes a decisive battle between Muslim forces led by Caliph Omar and the Persians led by Yazdajred at the mountainous city of Nahawand. Omar gathered 30,000 fighters under experienced commanders to engage the 150,000-strong Persian force fortified in Nahawand. After failed attempts to breach the defenses, the Muslims prevailed in a key victory that marked the fall of the Sasanian Persian Empire and the continuation of Muslim conquests across Persia and other lands.
The document describes the rewards of Paradise and punishments of Hell according to Islamic scripture. It provides details about the gardens, food, drink, dwellings and other pleasures that believers will enjoy in Paradise for eternity. In contrast, it outlines the intense suffering that non-believers will endure in Hell, with descriptions of gates, levels and eternal fire where they will serve as fuel. The document aims to motivate faith through contrasting the desirable eternal life in Paradise with the severe torments that await in Hell.
This passage summarizes Surah Takathur, which warns people against excessive worldly pursuits and competition over material gains. It discusses how this diverts people from remembering Allah and preparing for the afterlife. The Surah encourages focusing instead on righteous deeds and saving oneself from Hellfire in the Hereafter, where one will be held accountable for how they spent their life. It explains that worldly wealth, children and status are a test and should not distract from remembrance of Allah and the purpose of life.
The document discusses the importance of reading Soorat Al-Kahf based on prophetic narrations. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said whoever memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal. It also mentions that whoever recites the last 10 verses of the Soorah and the Dajjal appears afterwards, the Dajjal will have no power over them. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf and emphasizes its importance in understanding trials in life and being saved from fitnah. It stresses the importance of reading Soorat Al-Kahf every Friday based on
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses seven types of people who will be granted shade by Allah on the Day of Judgment when there will be no shade except Allah's shade. These seven types are: 1) a just ruler, 2) a youth who worshipped Allah, 3) a man whose heart is attached to mosques, 4) two men who love each other for the sake of Allah, 5) a man who rejects advances from a beautiful woman out of fear of Allah, 6) a man who gives charity secretly, and 7) a man who remembers Allah privately and cries from fear of Him. The document provides details about the virtues and characteristics of each of these seven types of people.
The document discusses the importance of reciting Soorat Al-Kahf based on several hadiths. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said anyone who memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjaal. It also mentions that reciting the last 10 verses of the soorah will prevent the Dajjaal from having power over someone if he appears after they recite it. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf. It emphasizes the importance of reading this soorah every Friday and following its teachings in order to understand the trials of life and be saved from fit
The document discusses the importance of reciting Soorat Al-Kahf based on several hadiths. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said anyone who memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjaal. It also mentions that reciting the last 10 verses of the soorah will prevent the Dajjaal from having power over someone if he appears after they recite it. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf and emphasizes the importance of reading it every Friday based on its guidance about living righteously and being saved from trials.
The document discusses the importance of reciting Soorat Al-Kahf based on three hadiths. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said anyone who memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjaal. It also mentions that reciting the last 10 verses of the soorah will prevent the Dajjaal from having power over someone. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf. It emphasizes the importance of reading this soorah every Friday and following its teachings in order to understand life's trials and be saved from fitnah and the Dajjaal.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holy month of fasting for Muslims. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and therefore fasting is obligatory for healthy adult Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and refrain from eating or drinking. They break their fast in the evening with family and enjoy meals together. Fasting helps strengthen willpower and improves health, while also encouraging empathy for those less fortunate. Special prayers, charity, and celebrations further mark the spiritual significance of this month.
Zakat is a religious obligation in Islam where a fixed portion of wealth is paid yearly to benefit the poor. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who owns a minimum amount of wealth (nisab) for over one year must pay zakat at fixed rates based on the type of wealth, such as 2.5% of money, 10% of agricultural output, and varying percentages for animals. Zakat purifies the soul and promotes social justice and prosperity by redistributing wealth from rich to poor and funding social services. It helps establish an Islamic economic system with equitable distribution of resources and minimal inequality and unemployment.
Zakat or obligatory charity is the fourth pillar of Islam. It is a portion of one's wealth that must be given to the poor or other specified causes annually. Zakat purifies wealth and is obligatory for Muslims who meet the minimum wealth threshold. The recipients of Zakat are the poor, needy, charity workers, those whose hearts are reconciled, debtors, and travelers. Paying Zakat is an act of worship that purifies wealth and leads to blessings and prosperity.
Zakat is a compulsory charitable tax in Islam that is levied on Muslims each year based on accumulated wealth. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. Zakat purifies wealth and reminds Muslims of their social responsibility to help the poor and needy. Failure to pay zakat is considered a major sin in Islamic law and can result in punishment on the Day of Judgment according to hadith.
The document provides an overview of zakat (obligatory alms-giving in Islam) in Malaysia, including the different types of zakat, how to calculate zakat on various assets, and a comparison between zakat and taxation. It discusses zakat fitrah (paid during Ramadan), zakat on wealth/earnings from assets like gold/silver, business income, employment income, savings, shares, crops, and livestock. Examples are given for calculating zakat amounts based on asset values and ownership periods. Benefits of zakat are noted as balancing socioeconomic conditions and encouraging wealth distribution.
The document describes a decisive battle between Muslim forces led by Caliph Omar and the Persians led by Yazdajred at the mountainous city of Nahawand. Omar gathered 30,000 fighters under experienced commanders to engage the 150,000-strong Persian force fortified in Nahawand. After failed attempts to breach the defenses, the Muslims prevailed in a key victory that marked the fall of the Sasanian Persian Empire and the continuation of Muslim conquests across Persia and other lands.
The document describes the rewards of Paradise and punishments of Hell according to Islamic scripture. It provides details about the gardens, food, drink, dwellings and other pleasures that believers will enjoy in Paradise for eternity. In contrast, it outlines the intense suffering that non-believers will endure in Hell, with descriptions of gates, levels and eternal fire where they will serve as fuel. The document aims to motivate faith through contrasting the desirable eternal life in Paradise with the severe torments that await in Hell.
This passage summarizes Surah Takathur, which warns people against excessive worldly pursuits and competition over material gains. It discusses how this diverts people from remembering Allah and preparing for the afterlife. The Surah encourages focusing instead on righteous deeds and saving oneself from Hellfire in the Hereafter, where one will be held accountable for how they spent their life. It explains that worldly wealth, children and status are a test and should not distract from remembrance of Allah and the purpose of life.
The document discusses the importance of reading Soorat Al-Kahf based on prophetic narrations. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said whoever memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal. It also mentions that whoever recites the last 10 verses of the Soorah and the Dajjal appears afterwards, the Dajjal will have no power over them. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf and emphasizes its importance in understanding trials in life and being saved from fitnah. It stresses the importance of reading Soorat Al-Kahf every Friday based on
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses seven types of people who will be granted shade by Allah on the Day of Judgment when there will be no shade except Allah's shade. These seven types are: 1) a just ruler, 2) a youth who worshipped Allah, 3) a man whose heart is attached to mosques, 4) two men who love each other for the sake of Allah, 5) a man who rejects advances from a beautiful woman out of fear of Allah, 6) a man who gives charity secretly, and 7) a man who remembers Allah privately and cries from fear of Him. The document provides details about the virtues and characteristics of each of these seven types of people.
The document discusses the importance of reciting Soorat Al-Kahf based on several hadiths. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said anyone who memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjaal. It also mentions that reciting the last 10 verses of the soorah will prevent the Dajjaal from having power over someone if he appears after they recite it. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf. It emphasizes the importance of reading this soorah every Friday and following its teachings in order to understand the trials of life and be saved from fit
The document discusses the importance of reciting Soorat Al-Kahf based on several hadiths. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said anyone who memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjaal. It also mentions that reciting the last 10 verses of the soorah will prevent the Dajjaal from having power over someone if he appears after they recite it. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf and emphasizes the importance of reading it every Friday based on its guidance about living righteously and being saved from trials.
The document discusses the importance of reciting Soorat Al-Kahf based on three hadiths. It states that the Prophet Muhammad said anyone who memorizes the first 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjaal. It also mentions that reciting the last 10 verses of the soorah will prevent the Dajjaal from having power over someone. The document then provides a brief overview of the stories and lessons contained in Soorat Al-Kahf. It emphasizes the importance of reading this soorah every Friday and following its teachings in order to understand life's trials and be saved from fitnah and the Dajjaal.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holy month of fasting for Muslims. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and therefore fasting is obligatory for healthy adult Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and refrain from eating or drinking. They break their fast in the evening with family and enjoy meals together. Fasting helps strengthen willpower and improves health, while also encouraging empathy for those less fortunate. Special prayers, charity, and celebrations further mark the spiritual significance of this month.
Zakat is a religious obligation in Islam where a fixed portion of wealth is paid yearly to benefit the poor. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who owns a minimum amount of wealth (nisab) for over one year must pay zakat at fixed rates based on the type of wealth, such as 2.5% of money, 10% of agricultural output, and varying percentages for animals. Zakat purifies the soul and promotes social justice and prosperity by redistributing wealth from rich to poor and funding social services. It helps establish an Islamic economic system with equitable distribution of resources and minimal inequality and unemployment.
Zakat or obligatory charity is the fourth pillar of Islam. It is a portion of one's wealth that must be given to the poor or other specified causes annually. Zakat purifies wealth and is obligatory for Muslims who meet the minimum wealth threshold. The recipients of Zakat are the poor, needy, charity workers, those whose hearts are reconciled, debtors, and travelers. Paying Zakat is an act of worship that purifies wealth and leads to blessings and prosperity.
Zakat is a compulsory charitable tax in Islam that is levied on Muslims each year based on accumulated wealth. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. Zakat purifies wealth and reminds Muslims of their social responsibility to help the poor and needy. Failure to pay zakat is considered a major sin in Islamic law and can result in punishment on the Day of Judgment according to hadith.
The document provides an overview of zakat (obligatory alms-giving in Islam) in Malaysia, including the different types of zakat, how to calculate zakat on various assets, and a comparison between zakat and taxation. It discusses zakat fitrah (paid during Ramadan), zakat on wealth/earnings from assets like gold/silver, business income, employment income, savings, shares, crops, and livestock. Examples are given for calculating zakat amounts based on asset values and ownership periods. Benefits of zakat are noted as balancing socioeconomic conditions and encouraging wealth distribution.
Zakat merupakan salah satu rukun Islam yang wajib dibayar oleh orang Islam yang mampu kepada 8 golongan yang layak menerimanya. Zakat memberikan manfaat dari segi agama, akhlak dan sosial kemasyarakatan seperti mendekatkan diri kepada Allah SWT, membersihkan akhlak, mengurangkan jurang kemiskinan dan meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi.
This document discusses the importance and obligation of zakat in Islam. It explains that zakat means purification and is obligatory for Muslims who possess wealth above a minimum threshold. Zakat purifies one's wealth and soul, and is meant to help the poor and needy. The document covers various topics related to zakat such as the types of wealth it applies to, how it is calculated, who receives it, and virtues of paying zakat. It emphasizes that neglecting zakat is a major sin in Islam.
The document discusses various aspects of zakat in Islam, including:
1. The definition of zakat as the cleansing or purifying of wealth through mandatory charitable contributions based on accumulated wealth and income.
2. The importance of zakat as one of the five pillars of Islam and as a means to purify one's wealth and soul, assist the poor, and establish social equity.
3. The conditions for zakat, including being a Muslim, having wealth that meets the minimum threshold (nisab) for over one year (haul), and the eligible recipients such as the poor and needy.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang definisi, dalil, klasifikasi, dan penerima zakat menurut agama Islam. Zakat dijelaskan sebagai sejumlah harta yang wajib dikeluarkan dan diberikan kepada orang-orang tertentu, seperti fakir miskin, jika telah mencapai ambang batas tertentu dan memenuhi syarat-syarat. Al-Qur'an dijadikan dalil wajibnya mengeluarkan zakat. Jenis-jen
The document discusses the objectives and guidelines of Zakat. It defines Zakat as the purification and growth of wealth. The objectives of Zakat include establishing a welfare system, ensuring wealth circulation, promoting sharing, and generating community harmony. Zakat is seen as a fundamental form of worship alongside prayer. It connects humans to each other, while prayer connects humans to God. The document outlines who should pay Zakat, what items it applies to, exemptions, distribution criteria, and consequences of not paying Zakat according to Islamic teachings.
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam that requires Muslims to donate a portion of their wealth to charity. It is an obligatory annual donation of 2.5% paid by Muslims with wealth above a minimum threshold to help the poor and needy. Historically, zakat funds were used to build public services like schools, fountains, inns, hospitals, and orphanages to benefit the community. Today, zakat continues to support charities that provide food, shelter, healthcare and clothing to those in need.
This document discusses the importance of zakat (obligatory charity) in Islam. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and obligatory for all Muslims who meet the minimum wealth threshold. The document outlines the types of wealth that require zakat, including crops, livestock, gold, silver, and commercial goods. It explains the minimum amounts, calculation methods, and recipients of zakat. Failure to pay zakat results in severe punishment, while paying zakat purifies wealth and has spiritual benefits.
The literal and simple meaning of Zakaah is purity. As a technical term, the word designates the amount in which Muslims with means must distribute annually among the poor.
This document discusses zakat, the obligatory alms or charity in Islam. It defines zakat as the duty to pay a portion of one's wealth to the poor. It outlines the different types of property on which zakat is due, including gold, silver, crops, livestock, business assets and wages. It provides details on calculating zakat amounts for different types and quantities of property based on Islamic rules and evidence from the Quran and hadith. The document emphasizes that zakat aims to purify wealth and promote its equitable distribution in the community in accordance with Islamic principles of social welfare.
The Decisive Word On The Factors Of Victory And Establishment
Shaykh, Dr Muhammad bin Moosaa Aal Nasr
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 25 | Size: 1 MB
Indeed the best speech is the speech of Allaah and the best guidance is that of Muhammad (sallallaahu alayhi wassallam) and the worst of affairs are the newly invented matters in the religion, for every newly invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is misguidance and all misguidance is in the hellfire. The Islamic Ummah has been tested for over half a century with successive defeats and most of the Ummah is heedless as to the reasons for such defeats and afflictions. Allaah says: “Say, “it is from yourselves (i.e. due to your sin).” {Aali-Imraan: 165} – And Allaah says: “And whatever strikes you of disaster – it is for what your hands have earned; but He pardons much.” {ash-Shooraa: 30}. If our Ummah, at an individual level and at a societal level, the rulers and the ruled, reflected on the Book of Allaah and acted by its rulings and divine laws it would have achieved the causes for victory over their enemies. This is so they know that the Sunnah of Allaah in His creation does not change or become substituted by the passing of the times and by the repetition of the times. This an Excellent work on what exactly will bring victory to the Muslim Ummah.
This document is an e-book about the significance of sadaqah (charity) and zakah in Islam. It consists of 4 chapters that discuss various Quranic verses and hadith related to spending in the way of Allah. The first chapter explains that all provision comes from Allah alone and Muslims should spend from what Allah has provided them. It highlights the importance, rewards, and types of spending for the sake of Allah. The document provides commentary and lessons for readers to learn, remember, and practice related to concepts like rizq, infaq, and pleasing Allah through charitable deeds.
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Important Issues On Zakat & Fasting
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3. ِبي ِب َّرلٱ ِب ٰـَم ۡس َّرلٱ ِبٱ ِبي ۡس ِب
Bismi Allahi Alrrahmani Alrraheemi
In the name of Allah, the most
Beneficent, the most Merciful
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Praise is to Allah Alone, and peace and blessings be
upon the Prophet and his family and Companions
The First Treatise
Important Issues on Zakât
This treatise aims at exhorting and reminding the
significance of the Zakât towards which most of the
Muslims are very careless as they are not particular
in giving it out, in spite of the fact that it is one of
the five pillars of Islam and that without it Islam
cannot be firmly established. The Prophet (peace be
upon him) said:
“Islam is based on five (pillars): To testify that
there is no God except Allah, and Muhammad
is the Messenger of Allah; To offer Salât
(prayer); To pay Zakât (obligatory charity); To
observe Saum (fasts during the month of
Ramadan) and; To perform Hajj (pilgrimage to
Makkah).”
It is obligatory upon every Muslim, in possession of
wealth, to pay Zakât (obligatory charity). This
Islamic command possesses plenty of advantages of
which some are mentioned below:
1. It meets the needs of the poor of the society.
2. It strengthens the good relation between the rich
and the poor, as everyone is naturally inclined
towards the one who does good to him.
3. It purifies one’s self and sanctifies it; and it
purges one’s moral of covetousness and miserliness;
as is stated in the Qur’ân:
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“Take Sadaqa (alms) from their wealth in order to
purify them and sanctify them with it” (9:103).
4. It promotes open-handedness, generosity and
sympathy in a Muslim towards the needy persons.
5. It draws Allah’s blessing; causes increase in
wealth and the replacement of spent out; as Allah
describes:
“And whatsoever you spend of anything (in
Allah’s cause), He will replace it. He is the
Best of those Who grant Sustenance.” (34:39).
And also the Prophet (peace be upon him) has stated
in an authentic Hadith that Allah says:
“O Children of Adam! If you give (in Allah’s
cause), We shall give you.”
And there are many more benefits in it.
On the contrary, a severe punishment would incur
upon those who act miserly and are negligent in
paying out the Zakât. Allah describes regarding
them:
“And those who hoard up gold and silver (Al-
Kanz––the money, the Zakât of which has not
been paid), and spend it not in the Way of
Allah,––announce unto them a painful
torment. On the Day when that (Al-Kanz:
money, gold and silver, etc., the Zakât of
which has not been paid) will be heated in the
fire of Hell and with it will be branded their
foreheads, their flanks, and their backs: (and it
will be said unto them): ‘This is the treasure
which you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste
of what you used to hoard’.” (9: 34, 35)
The above verses clarify that the wealth of which
Zakât has not been paid, is a hoarded treasure for
which its owner would be punished on the Day of
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Resurrection. The same has also been described by
the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the following
Hadith:
“If any owner of gold or silver does not pay
what is due on him, when the Day of
Resurrection would come, plates of fire would
be beaten out for him; these would then be
heated in the fire of Hell, and his sides, his
forehead and his back would be cauterised
with them. Whenever these cool down, (the
process is) repeated during a day the extent of
which would be fifty thousand years, until
judgement is pronounced among slaves, and he
sees whether his path is to take him to Paradise
or to Hell.”
Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) informed of the
owners of the camels, cows, and goats; who do not pay
their Zakât, that they would be punished on the Day of
Judgement.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Whoever is made wealthy by Allah and does
not pay the Zakât of his wealth, then on the
Day of Resurrection, his wealth will be made
like a bald-headed poisonous male snake with
two black spots over the eyes (or two
poisonous glands in its mouth). The snake will
encircle his neck and bite his cheeks and say,
‘I am your wealth, I am your treasure’.”
Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) recited the
noble verse:
“And let not those who covetously withhold of
that which Allah has bestowed on them of His
Bounty (wealth) think that it is good for them
(and so they do not pay the obligatory Zakât).
Nay, it will be worse for them; the things
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which they covetously withheld shall be tied to
their necks like a collar on the Day of
Resurrection.” (3:180)
Zakât is obligatory on the following four types of
property:
1. The produce of earth, like grains and fruits.
2. The grazing animals.
3. Gold and silver.
4. Commercial commodities.
For all types of properties, Nisab (minimum amount
of property liable to the payment of Zakât) is fixed,
below which no Zakât would be imposed on them.
The minimum quantity for the first category i.e.
grains, fruits, (wheat, rice, dates, grapes, barley, etc.)
is 5 (five) Wasq and one Wasq (approx. 135 kgs.) is
60 (sixty) Sâ‘ according to the Sâ‘ of the Prophet,
and one Sâ‘ is equivalent to nearly four times of both
handsful of a man of average built.
Moreover, if in cultivation, irrigation was made
through rains or canal or fountain and like this without
any effort, one-tenth of the total produce is due to be
paid as Zakât.
If the field was irrigated by waterwheels, and other
devices for irrigation which involved labour;
twentieth part of the total produce is to be paid as
Zakât.
And regarding the Zakât of animals, detailed study
of it may be had from the authentic Ahadith of the
Prophet (peace be upon him) or from scholars of
Ahadith, as we intend in this booklet only a brief
account of the subject.
And the minimum amount (Nisâb) of silver for the
Zakât to be due on it, is 140 (one hundred and forty)
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Mithqâl, which is equivalent to 56 (fifty-six) Saudi
Riyals.
And the Nisâb of gold is 20 (twenty) Mithqâl which
is equivalent to 113
/7 (eleven and three-seventh)
Saudi Junaih or 92 (ninety-two) grams.
Now, the Zakât due on both gold and silver is one-
fortieth (1
/40 or 2.5%) of the total amount (quantity)
provided one is in possession of at least the
minimum amount (Nisâb) as mentioned above, of
both or any one of them, and a year has passed over
them.
But as regards Zakât on the benefit derived from the
capital (i.e. original amount), the condition of
passing over one year on it, does not apply. The
benefit would be included in the capital (original
amount) at the time of calculation for payment of
Zakât; and likewise the new births in grazing
animals will be added to the original number of
animals for the payment of Zakât, if the original
number reaches the Nisâb and completes a year
without any consideration of time passed over the
new births.
The same ruling, as in gold and silver, holds good in
the case of currency notes, coins or bills also,
whether be it dirham or dinar or dollar or others,
provided its value reaches the minimum amount
(Nisâb) of either gold or silver; and a year has
passed over it. When the above conditions are
fulfilled, one-fortieth part (1
/40 or 2.5%) of the total
value would be given out as Zakât.
The same would apply to the ornaments of the
women, made from gold or silver for personal use or
lending as loan, when these reach the Nisâb and one
year has passed over them, in line with the opinions
of authentic scholars in the light of Prophet’s saying:
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“If any owner of gold or silver does not pay the
Zakât due on him, when the Day of
Resurrection would come, plates of fire would
be beaten out for him; these would then be
heated in the fire of Hell and his sides, his
forehead and his back would be cauterised
with them. Whenever these cool down, (the
process is) repeated during a day the extent of
which would be fifty thousand years, until
judgement is pronounced among slaves, and he
sees whether his path is to take him to Paradise
or to Hell.”
It is narrated that once the Prophet (peace be upon
him) :
On seeing a woman with two bracelets of gold
in her hands, asked her whether she gave out
the Zakât of it. When she replied in negative,
he (peace be upon him) said, “Would it please
you if Allah puts on you two bracelets made of
fire.” On hearing this, she put off these and
said, “These are for Allah and His Messenger.”
(Abu Daud, Nasâi)
Also it is narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be
pleased with her):
While she was wearing an anklet of gold, she
asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) , “O
Messenger of Allah! Is it a Kanz (a hoarded
wealth).” The Prophet (peace be upon him)
replied, “If it has been purified (by paying
Zakât of it), it is not a Kanz (hoarded wealth).”
This command is also supported by other Ahadith.
As regards the Zakât on commercial commodities,
its value would be assessed at the end of one year
and one-fortieth (1
/40 or 2.5%) part of the present
value would be given out as Zakât, no matter its
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present value is equal to the purchase value or it is
more or less. It is in accordance with the Hadith
narrated by Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) :
“Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him)
enjoined us to give out Sadaqah (Zakât) from
whatever we prepare for sale.” (Abu Daud)
This includes lands for sale, buildings, cars,
machinery for deriving water or any other article
obtained for sale.
As for buildings constructed for rent but not for sale,
Zakât should be paid on the rent after a year passes
over it; but the building itself is not liable for Zakât
as it is not an item for sale. Likewise, personal cars
and those for hire are not liable for Zakât since they
are not meant for sale as the owner has purchased it
for his use. And if the owner of the rental cars
accumulates the returns up to the amount that is
liable for Zakât, then he should pay Zakât if one year
passes over such money whether he had kept it for
personal expenses, or for expenses in marriage, or
for such as settling debts or buying real estate or for
any other purpose; this is in accordance with the
evidence of Shariah on the obligation of Zakât.
According to the authentic views of scholars, debt
can not be an excuse for nonpayment of Zakât.
Similar is the case for the wealth or money of
orphans and mentally retarded people; when it
reaches the Nisâb and a year passes over it the Zakât
must be paid, and their guardians should give out the
Zakât on their behalf when a year passes over the
goods. According to the Hadith narrated by Mu‘adh,
when he was sent to Yemen, the Prophet (peace be
upon him) told him:
“Verily Allah imposes upon them Sadaqah
(alms) on their wealth to be taken from the rich
and then given to the poor.”
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Zakât is Allah’s right and so it is not allowed to give
it to someone not deserving with the intention to
gain his favour; nor a person, who doesn’t deserve it,
is allowed to use it for making gains or saving
himself from harm. Rather a Muslim should give out
Zakât to those who deserve it on grounds that they
are among the people entitled to it and not with any
other intention; it should be given out with good
faith and solely to please Allah and in this way he
will get Allah’s reward and replacement.
Allah categorizes those who deserve Zakât in His
Noble Qur’ân:
“As-Sadaqat (here it means Zakât) are only for
the Fuqara (poor), and Al-Masakin (the poor)
and those employed to collect (the funds) and
for to attract the hearts of those who have been
inclined (towards Islam); and to free the
captives; and for those in debts; and for
Allah’s cause (i.e. for Mujahidun––those
fighting in the holy battles) and for the
wayfarer (a traveller who is cut off from
everything); a duty imposed by Allah. And
Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.” (9:60)
From this glorious verse ending with the two great
attributes of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) we get the
warning that He, Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) is
aware of the state of His slaves and of those among
them who deserve or do not deserve Zakât. In this
verse Allah further tells us that He is Wise in His
Shariah and so he does not put anything except in
the right position; and hence if anything about His
Shariah is not clear to anyone, even then he should
be satisfied with it and obey its commands.
May Allah grant us knowledge in His religion and
sincerity in implementing it, and help us in the
performing of deeds leading to His Pleasure, and
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save from the deeds leading to His Anger. Verily, He
is All-Hearer and Nearer. May Allah bless His slave
and His Messenger and his family and his
Companions.
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The Second Treatise
The Excellence of
Fasting in Ramadan
and Night Prayers in it,
with Important Rulings
not known to some
People
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In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
From Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baz to the Muslims.
May Allah guide me and them to the path of the
believers, and grant me and them knowledge of the
Qur’ân and the Sunnah. Ameen!
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.
The Second Treatise
The Excellence of Fasting in
Ramadan and Night Prayers in it,
with Important Rulings not known to
some People
Then after: This is a brief exhortation on the
excellence of fasting in the month of Ramadan and
getting up at nights for worship during it, as well as
the benefit of competing in it in good deeds; besides,
there is also an elaboration of certain vital rules of
this fasting that might not have come in the
knowledge of some people.
It is an established fact that Allah’s Messenger
(peace be upon him) used to inform his Companions
about the commencement of Ramadan and he (peace
be upon him) also used to tell them that the month
of Ramadan is a month in which the doors of
Rahmah (grace) and doors of Jannah (Paradise) are
opened; while doors of Jahannam (Hell) are closed;
and during that period the devils are tied. The
Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“When it is the first night of Ramadan, the
doors of Jannah (Paradise) are opened and
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none of them is closed; and the doors of
Jahannam (Hell) are closed and none of them
is opened; the devils are tethered; and a caller
calls saying: ‘O those who seek righteousness,
get closer; O those who seek evil, be you at a
loss; it is upon Allah to bar (Hell) fire,’ and
that will happen every night of Ramadan.”
The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said:
“Ramadan has come to you, the month of
Barakah (blessings); Allah covers you during
the month, descends Rahmah (grace), removes
sins and answers the invocations. Allah sees
(in this month) your competitions (for good
deeds) and so He boasts to the angels about
you. Show Allah what is better (than this) by
yourselves; verily the wretched are those
debarred from Allah’s Rahmah (grace)”.
And the Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
“Whoever fasts in Ramadan with firm belief
and expecting reward on it, his previous sins
are forgiven; and whoever gets up in the nights
of Ramadan to worship, with firm belief and
expecting reward on it, his previous sins are
forgiven; and whoever gets up at nights of
Qadr during Ramadan with firm belief and
expecting reward on it, his previous sins are
forgiven.”
The Messenger (peace be upon him) said that Allah
says:
“All the deeds of Adam’s sons (people) are for
them, and the reward of good deeds is
multiplied ten times to seven hundren times,
except Saum (fasting) which is for Me. And I
will give the reward for it. He has left his food,
drink and desires for My sake; there are two
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pleasures for the person observing Saum, one
at the time of breaking his Saum and the other
at the time when he will meet his Lord, and the
smell coming out from the mouth of a person
observing Saum is better with Allah than the
aroma of musk.”
There are various Ahadith on the benefits of fasting
in Ramadan and worshipping at nights therein.
So a believer should seize this opportunity in which
Allah has bestowed grace upon the believers. So
they should aspire to obey Allah, shun bad deeds and
should work hard in performing what Allah has
made obligatory on them, particularly offering the
five prayers, for, these are the pillars of Islam and
the foremost obligation after the two testimonies. It
is therefore an obligation upon Muslims (male or
female) to establish them and perform them in their
right times with submissiveness and composure.
Among the most important obligations regarding
prayers (Salât) upon men is performing them in
congregation in the houses of Allah (Masjid) in
which Allah has enjoined that His Name be
remembered; as He says in His Noble Book:
“And offer prayers perfectly (Iqamat-as-Salât)
and give Zakât and Irka‘ (i.e. bow down or
submit yourselves with obedience to Allah)
along with Ar-Raki‘in.” (2:43)
Allah also says:
“Guard strictly the (five obligatory) prayers
especially the middle (i.e. the best) (Asr)
prayer. And stand before Allah with obedience
(and do not speak to others during prayers).”
(2:238)
And He said:
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“Successfull indeed are the believers. Those
who offer their prayers with all solemnity and
full submissiveness.” (23:1, 2)
He also said:
“And those who strictly guard their (five
compulsory congregational) prayers (at their
fixed stated hours). These are indeed the
inheritors who shall inherit Firdaus (Paradise).
They shall dwell therein forever.” (23: 9-11)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“The difference between us (Muslims) and
them (Kuffar) is prayers and whosoever leaves
prayer is disobedient (infidel).”
Next to Salât (prayers) in importance is to pay
Zakât, as Allah says:
“And they were commanded not, but that they
should worship Allah, and worship none but Him
Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to
Him), and offer prayers perfectly (Iqâmat-as-
Salât) and give Zakât and that is the right
religion.” (98:5)
Allah further says:
“And offer prayers perfectly (Iqâmat-as-Salât),
and give Zakât and obey the Messenger
(Muhammad (peace be upon him) ) that you
may receive mercy (from Allah).” (24:56)
The Qur’ân and the Sunnah of the Messenger (peace
be upon him) have described that whoever does not
pay Zakât over his wealth, shall be punished on the
Day of Resurrection.
The most important issue in Islam after prayers and
Zakât, is fasting during Ramadan which is one of the
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five pillars of Islam as mentioned in the Hadith of
the Prophet (peace be upon him) :
“Islam is based on five (pillars): To testify that
there is no God except Allah, and Muhammad
is the Messenger of Allah; To offer Salât
(prayer); To pay Zakât (obligatory charity); To
observe Saum (fasts during the month of
Ramadan) and; To perform Hajj (pilgrimage to
Makkah).”
A Muslim should protect his/her fasting and waking
up for worship at nights, from all that Allah has
forbidden, be it in deeds or in uttering, because the
purpose of fasting is to obey Allah (Subhanahu wa
ta’ala) and glorify His sanctities and fight the self
against its desires in obeying his Lord, and get the
self accustomed to abstaining from what Allah has
forbidden, as the fasting does not mean merely
abstaining from eating and drinking the things that
break fast. In this sense Allah’s Messenger (peace
be upon him) has also said in an authentic Hadith:
“Fasting is shield; so when it is a day of fasting
one should not indulge in obscene behaviour
or glamour, or shout about; if any one quarrels
with him or engages him in fight, he should
say: ‘I am fasting’.”
The Prophet (peace be upon him) further said in an
authentic Hadith:
“Whosoever doesn’t abstain from false
utterings, obscene deeds and absurd acts, Allah
does not care for his abstaining from eating
and drinking.”
What we learn from all the above reports and from
various others, is that it is a must for a fasting person
to abstain from all that Allah has forbidden and
strictly guard and observe what Allah has made
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compulsory for him to do. Then, in this way he will
get forgiveness, protection from the Fire, and
acceptance of his fasting and Qiyam (i.e. night
prayers).
There are other issues which may be not clear
or unknown to the people
One of them is: a person should fast with firm belief
and intention of reward; and not as a show-off or for
reputation, or in imitation of other people; rather he
should fast on the basis of his belief that Allah has
made it obligatory for him to fast, and in hope of
reward from Allah. Likewise, passing the night in
prayer should be done with full confidence and in
the hope of reward for it; and not for any other
reason. In this sense, the Prophet (peace be upon
him) said:
“Whoever fasts in Ramadan with firm belief
and hope of reward, gets his past sins forgiven.
And whoever stood for prayer at night with
firm belief and in hope of reward, gets his past
sins forgiven; and whoever stood for prayer at
the nights of Qadr (Decree) with firm belief
and in hope of reward, gets his past sins
forgiven.”
There are certain problems which some people face
during their fasting like being wounded, or nose-
bleeding, or vomiting or devouring water or petrol
through his throat unintentionally; all these things do
not vitiate fasting: and whoever vomits intentionally
will vitiate his fasting: this is in line with the Hadith:
“Whoever vomits unintentionally, his fast is
not disrupted, but whoever vomits
intentionally, his fast is disrupted and he has to
make it up.”
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The person who is Junub (impure after sexual
intercourse) and has delayed taking bath up to dawn,
should observe fast. Similarly, the woman whose
menstrual or labour bleeding has ceased to come before
dawn and she delays in taking bath up to the dawn, she
should also observe fast. The delay in taking bath up to
the dawn to purify oneself from cultic impurity, is not
prohibitive for fasting. However, one (he or she) should
not delay oneself from purification up to sunrise; rather
one (he or she) should purify oneself and pray Fajr
Salât before sunrise.
Moreover, a man should be prompt enough in this
regard so that he may join the congregation for Fajr
Salât.
Among the things which do not disrupt fasting are:
blood analysis and injection, if it (the injection) is
not intended for (intravenous) feeding or
nourishment. However, if possible, it is better to
delay it (i.e. injection) till night. The Prophet (peace
be upon him) said:
“Leave whatever you doubt in, for that in
which you do not doubt.”
And the Prophet (peace be upon him) also said:
“Whoever guards himself against suspicion,
saves his Faith and honour.”
Furthermore, among the issues regarding which the
people are negligent is the composure in Salât
(prayers), be it the obligatory prayers or
supererogatory ones: there are authentic Ahadith
which prove that composure is one of the pillars of
prayers and a prayer is not perfect without it. The
composure consists in calmness and solemnity in
Salât and not to make hurry in the postures of Salât
till the vertebral columns are set right. Many a
people pray in Tarawih prayer in a manner that they
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do not understand it nor are they tranquil in it. They
actually move hurriedly back and forth like pecking.
Such prayer is imperfect and the person praying does
not get reward for it.
Another point regarding which people have
misconception is the number of Raka‘at for Tarawih
prayer: some people think, it is not proper to perform
Tarawih prayer less than twenty Rak‘a; others think, it
should not go beyond eleven or thirteen Rak‘a. All these
are mere thoughts or guessworks on wrong premise;
actually they are all mistakes that contravene all the
proven facts.
There are Sahih Ahadith of Allah’s Messenger
(peace be upon him) to the effect that the night
prayer is unlimited and hence no limitation as to the
Rak‘a‘, can be imposed upon it. Rather it is proven
that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to pray at
times 11 Rak‘a, at times 13 Rak‘a, and at times he
prayed less than these during Ramadan and also in
other days. When he (the Prophet (peace be upon
him) ) was asked about the prayers at night he
answered:
“The night prayer should be offered by twos;
and when one is afraid of approaching the
dawn, he should pray one Rak‘a; it will be the
Witr for all the Rak‘a prayed before.” (Al-
Bukhari, Muslim)
So the Prophet (peace be upon him) actually did not
limit the Rak‘a for the night prayer, neither in
Ramadan nor in any other period of the year; so on
this basis the Companions (may Allah be pleased
with them) in the period of Umar (may Allah be
pleased with him) used to pray at times 23 (twenty-
three) Rak‘a or at times 11 (eleven). And all these
are proved from Umar (may Allah be pleased with
him) and the Companions in his lifetime.
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And also some of the Salaf (pious predecessors)
used to pray in Ramadan, 36 Rak‘a and 3 Rak‘a as
Witr as well, and some others prayed 41. This fact
was mentioned by Sheikh-ul-Islam Ibn Taimiyah
(may Allah have mercy on him) and also by other
learned people. Ibn Taimiyah also mentioned that
the issue contains wide scope: it is better to reduce
the number of Rak‘a for the one who prolongs the
recitation, bowing (Ruku‘) and prostration; and for
the one who shortens the recitation, bowing and
prostration, it is better to increase the number of
Rak‘a.
According to the Prophet’s practice it is better to
pray either eleven or thirteen Rak‘a either in
Ramadan or in other days, since these are the
numbers of Rak‘a the Prophet (peace be upon him)
performed most of the times, and because it is most
convenient for the performers of prayers and it
carries solemnity and tranquillity; and whoever
exceeds this number, is not liable to be objected or
blamed. Again, it is better for the one who prays
with the Imam, not to leave him until he finishes the
prayer and this is in line with the Hadith of the
Prophet (peace be upon him) :
“Verily, if a man stands with the Imam during
Tarawih prayer till the Imam finishes the
prayer, he will get the reward of standing
whole night in prayer.”
It is desirable for all Muslims to strive during this
holy month of Ramadan with all kinds of worship
like supererogatory prayers, reciting Qur’ân with
meditation and understanding; most frequently
reciting Tasbih,(1)
Tahlil,(2)
Tahmid,(3)
Takbir,(4)
(1)
Tasbih means to recite – (Subhân Allah: Allah is glorified).
(2)
Tahlil means to recite – (Lâ ilâhâ illa-Allah: There is no God
except Allah).
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Istighfar,(5)
and other supplications as mentioned in
Shari‘ah. A Muslim should also enjoin others for
good deeds and prevent from forbidden acts; and
also call upon people to Allah. He should also be
more sympathetical to the poor and needy persons
and strive to do good to the parents, and relatives;
render hospitality to neighbours and attend the
patients etc. This is in line with the already
mentioned Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon
him) :
“...Allah sees (in this month) your
competitions (for good deeds) and so He
boasts to the angels about you: Show Allah
what is better (than this) by yourselves; verily,
the wretched are those debarred from Allah’s
Rahmah (Grace).”
The Prophet (peace be upon him) is reported to have
said:
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There are numerous Ahadith and traditions which
prove the legitimacy of competing and contesting in
the various forms of good deeds in the month of
Ramadan.
And He is the Watcher; may He guide us and all the
Muslims to all the deeds which lead to His Pleasure,
and accept our fastings and night prayers, and set right
our state of affairs, improve our conditions and protect
us from all kinds of trials and afflictions. As we ask
Him for the righteousness in our rulers, and to gather
them on Truth, and for it He is the Guardian and the
Powerful.
Wassalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa
Barakatuhu.