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20- The wisdom of creating the universe
Q: It has become quite common knowledge that this world came into existence only for the sake of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and that had it not been for his sake, it would not have come into existence. I hope that our grand Shaykh will answer this question and mention related evidence. May Allah reward you richly.
A: This claim is adopted by some common people who lack proper understanding of the purpose of life. Some people say that the world was created for the sake of Muhammad. They say that were it not for Muhammad (peace be upon him), neither the world nor the people living in it would have been created. This is a false and groundless claim which is based on corrupt understanding. Allah (Exalted be He) created the world so that people would know Him, realize His existence and worship Him Alone (Glorified and Exalted be He). He created the world and human beings so that His Names and Attributes, His Graciousness and Knowledge would be known and so that He Alone would be obeyed and worshipped with no partner. He did not create this world for the sake of Muhammad, Nuh (Noah), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus) or any other prophet. Rather, Allah (Exalted be He) created the universe so that He Alone would be worshiped with no partner or associate,
(And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone). )
Allah (Glorified be He) states that He created mankind so that they would worship Him and not for the sake of Muhammad (peace be upon him), Being one of the prophets, Muhammad (peace be upon him) was also created to worship His Lord.
Allah (Glorified be He) states, (And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (i.e, death). )
In Surah Al-Talaq, Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says, (It is Allah Who has created seven heavens and of the earth the like thereof (i.e. seven). His Command descends between them (heavens and earth), that you may know that Allah has power over all things, and that Allah surrounds all things in (His) Knowledge. )
Allah (Glorified be He) says,(And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them without purpose! }
Therefore, Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) created mankind so that He would be worshipped, obeyed, glorified and so that people may know that He has power over all things and that He disposes of all affairs.
Therefore, the questioner must realize that the things which he heard are void and groundless. It was not for the sake of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) nor for the sake of any other messenger that Allah (Exalted be He) created the jinn, mankind, the heavens, the earth or other objects. Rather, Allah (Exalted be He) created life and mankind so that He will be worshipped Alone without any partner and that His Names and Attributes are known to everyone. This is the truth of the matter as is indicated by many proofs. This is by no means in contradiction with the fact that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the best and most honorable of men, the last and final Prophet, and the master of the children of Adam. It must be known that Allah (Exalted be He) created him for the purpose of worshipping Him, which is the very purpose for which all mankind was created. Again, Allah (Exalted be He) did not create people for the sake of Muhammad (peace be upon him). At the same time, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the best of all people. Therefore, you must understand this and convey it to others because this matter is very important.
Some 'so-called' scholars and uneducated extremists have misunderstood this matter and this may confuse common Muslims. On the contrary, people of knowledge and far-reaching insight know very well that these are but false claims and that Allah (Glorified be He) created mankind for the purpose of worshipping Him Alone and that they may come to know about His Names and Attributes, like the All-Wise, the All-Knowing, the Hearer, the Answerer of supplications, the One Who has Power overall things, and the One Whose Being, Names and Attributes and Actions are perfect.
(Part No. 1; Page No. 66, 67)
Source: English Translations of Collection of "Noor ala Al-Darb" Programs, Volume 1. By: Sheikh `Abdul `Aziz Bin `Abdullah ibn `AbdulRahman ibn Bazz (May Allah forgive and reward al-Firdouse to him and his parents).He was The Mufti of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and Chairman of Department of Scholarly Research and Ifta'.
This English Translations are collected from alifta.com , Portal of the General Presidency
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January 16, 2020 By AbdurRahman.org in Converted / New Muslims, Dawah Materials, Invitation to Islam, Islam Tags: alifta.com, Fatwas of Ibn Baz, Fatwas of Nur Ala Al-Darb, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
1- Definition of Islam
Q: Please, illustrate to me the meaning of Islam.
A: Islam means total submission to Allah (Exalted be He) through belief in His Oneness, and showing subservient and servile obedience to Him. This is the meaning of Islam.
The Arabic root word 'Aslama' means to show submission and surrender to someone and obey his commands. Accordingly, Islam means surrender and submission to Allah's Will by means of believing in His Oneness, being devoted to Him, obeying His commandments and abandoning what He has prohibited. Such is Islam, about which Allah (Exalted be He) says: (Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam.)
Besides, a Muslims are thus called as they show complete submission to Allah and obey Him, abiding by His Commandments and refraining from what He has prohibited.
Islam is also a name for all the Commandments of Allah (Exalted be He) and His Messenger (peace be upon him), including Salah (Prayer), Sawm (fast), Zakah (obligatory charity), Hajj (pilgrimage), faith and so on. Such categories fall under Islam.
In this regard, Allah (Exalted be He) says: (This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.)
He (Glorified be He) also says: (And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers, )
Therefore, a Muslim is a person who submits himself to Allah (Exalted be He) as far as words, practical behavior and belief are concerned. In other words, Islam stands for total submission to and abidance by His Commandments in all aspects of life.
(Part No. 1; Page No. 10)
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Questions Concerning Everyday Issues (Part 1) : Shaykh bin Bâz
November 16, 2018 By AbdurRahman.org in Islam Tags: Al-Istiqaamah Magazine, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Answered by the Noble Scholar and Muftee
Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdullaah bin Baaz
From Al-Istiqaamah Magazine, Issue No. 1, Dhul-Hijjah 1416H / May 1996CE.
Q1: Wearing clothes made from animal skin
[Q]: An argument arose between myself and some brothers concerning clothes that are made from animal skin. Some of the brothers were of the opinion that such clothing were normally made from the skin of pigs. If this is the case, then what is your opinion about such items of clothing? Are such items of clothing permitted for us to wear? In some books – such as Al-Halal wa'l-Haram of Al-Qardawi, and also Ad-Din 'ala Madhahibu'l-Arba'ah – this particular issue has been discussed and the various differing opinions stated, but such books did not however clarify the issue. [Question and answer taken from Al-Fatawa (1/222) of Shaykh Ibn Baz]
[A]: It is established from the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam that he said: "If the skin is tanned, then it is purified." [Related by Muslim (1/191) from Ibn 'Abbas radhiallahu 'anhu].
And the Scholars have differed concerning this: Does this hadith cover all types of tanned skins, or is it particular to the tanned skin of those animals whose slaughtered meat is lawful? There is no doubt that the tanned skin of those animals whose slaughtered meat is lawful, such as the skin of camels, cows and sheep, are tahir (pure) and are ja'iz (permissible) to use for all types of clothing – according to the most correct saying from the People of Knowledge.
However, as for the skin of pigs, dogs and their like – whose slaughtered meat is not lawful – then the People of Knowledge have differed as to whether tanning purifies their skin or not. So cautiousness dictates avoiding their usage – acting upon the saying of the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam: "Whosoever avoids the doubtful matters safeguards his Religion and his honour." [Related by Al-Bukhari (1/126) and Muslim (no. 1599) from An-Nu'man ibn Bashir radhiallahu 'anhu.] And also his 'alayhis-salatu was-salam's saying: "Leave that which makes you doubt, for that which does not make you doubt." [Sahih: Related by Ahmad (1/200), An-Nasa'i (8/327-328) and At-Tirmidhi (no. 2637), who authenticated it, from the narration of Al-Hasan ibn 'Ali radhiallahu 'anhuma.]
Q2: Revealing the awrah during prayer
[Q]: Sometimes whilst praying – especially during ruku' (bowing) and sujud (prostration) – part of the awrah (private parts) of a person becomes exposed due to his wearing trousers. So what is the ruling concerning the wearing of trousers whilst praying?
[A]: If the man's trousers cover what is between his navel and his knees and are loose fitting, wide and baggy, then it fulfills the condition for the correctness of the Prayer. However, what is more preferable is to wear a qamis (long shirt) – which reaches half-way down to the shins, or just above the anklebone – over the trousers. This is a more complete form of covering the awrah. Likewise, Prayer in an izar (a loose lower garment) is more preferable than Prayer in a pair of trousers without a long shirt – since the izar far better covers the awrah than a pair of trousers.
[Al-Fatawa (1/68-69)]
Q3: Poor treatment of one's spouse
[Q]: Even though my husband – may Allah forgive him – is a person of good character and fears Allah, yet he does not treat me with kindness. He is always moody, frowning and troubled at heart – and he often says that I am the cause of this. However, Allah knows – and all praise is for Allah – that I do fulfill his rights and try to bring to him tranquility and peace of mind and I try to stay clear of all that which displeases him, whilst patiently bearing his excesses against me. Every time I ask him about something, or speak about a particular matter, he becomes angry and says that my speech is stupidity – even though I know that he is perfectly happy in the company of his friends and associates. However, when it concerns me, then he does not treat me in the same manner, nor with the same feeling. This causes me great hurt and anger and I have often considered leaving the house. I have – and all praise is for Allah – been educated to a good level and fulfill that which Allah has obligated me with. O noble Shaykh! If I leave the house with my children, try to educate them and live my own life, will I be sinful in doing so? Or should I continue to live in my present circumstance, abstain from speaking and continue patiently bearing these difficulties? Please advise me as to what I should do – and may Allah reward you with goodness.
[A]: There is no doubt that it is obligatory for the husband and wife to live together in a kind and sociable manner. There should be good manners and treatment between them, along with affection and pleasant behaviour – as Allah the Mighty and Majestic – says: "And live with them in honour and in kindness." [Al-Qur'an 4:19]. And His – the Most Perfect's – saying: "And the wives have rights over the husbands – similar to those of the husbands over them – in that which is reasonable. But men have a degree over them." [Al-Qur'an 2:228].
The Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam said: "Righteousness is good character." [Related by Muslim (4/1980) from An-Nawwas ibn Sam'an radhiallahu 'anhu]
And he 'alayhis-salatu wa's-salam said: "Do not consider any good action as insignificant – even if it is meeting your brother with a cheerful face." [Sahih: Related by Ahmad (5/63) and it was authenticated by Al-Albani in As-Sahihah (no. 1352)]
And he sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallamalso said: "The most perfect of Believers in 'iman (faith) is the one with the best character. And the best of you are those that are best to their womenfolk, and I am the best amonqst you to my family."[Related by At-Tirmidhi (1/217-218) who said: "The hadith is Hasan Sahih."]
There are besides these many other ahadith which are a general proof for the encouragement of good character, cheerful meeting and good companionship between Muslims. If this is the general case between Muslims, then good treatment between husband and wife and relatives is even more important.
You have done well in patiently persevering and bearing the ill treatment and bad character from your husband. However, I advise you to have even greater patience and not to leave the house, and if Allah – the Most High – wills, there will be a great deal of good in this and a praiseworthy end for You. Allah – the Most Perfect – said: "Patiently persevere! Indeed Allah is with those who patiently persevere." [Al-Qur'an 6:46]. And His – the Mighty and Majestic's – saying: "Indeed whosoever fears Allah, obeys Him, turns away from disobedience and patiently perseveres, then Allah does not cause the rewards of the doers of good to be lost."[Al-Qur'an 12:90]. And His – the Mighty and Majestic's – saying: "Only those who patiently persevere shall receive their reward in full without reckoning." [Al-Qur'an 39:10]. And His – the Most Perfect's – saying, "So patiently persevere! Indeed, the end will be good for those who are pious." [Al-Qur'an 11:49].
However, this does not prevent you from speaking to your husband with such words, and behaving with him in such a manner, that will soften his heart – and lead to him being pleased with you and fulfilling your rights of companionship. And as long as he is fulfilling the main and important obligations towards you, then try not to ask him for any worldly need, until his heart is opened and his chest is expanded in accepting your request and fulfilling your needs; in this way – if Allah wills your ending will be a praiseworthy one. May Allah grant you increase in all that is good, and that the condition of your husband improves, and that he is guided to good character, kindness in companionship and to fulfilling the rights that are due upon him. Indeed Allah is the best of those who are asked, and only He guides to the path that is straight.
[Al-Fatawa (1/193-194)]
Q4: Using a newspaper as a dining spread
[Q]: Is it permissible to use a newspaper as a dining spread to eat upon it. If it is not permissible, then what should be done after reading it?
[A]: It is not permissible to use a newspaper which contains Qur'anic verses, or the remembrance of Allah, as a dining spread. Nor is it permissible to make envelopes out of such material, nor to utilize it in any other manner which is disrespectful and insulting to it. If the situation is as we have mentioned, then such papers containing Qur'anic material should either be stored away in an appropriate place, or burnt, or buried in clean ground.
[Al-Fatawa (1/242)]
Q5: Sincere repentance
[Q]: I am a young man, nineteen years of age, and have involved myself in a great deal of sin. Even to the extent that I do not pray most of my Prayers in the mosque, and I have never completely fasted the month of Ramadhan in my entire life. Besides these, I have committed other sins as well. I have vowed to repent many times before, however, after doing so I lapse back into these same sins. The youths of my area are just as bad, as are the friends that I associate with. And Allah knows that I have transgressed against myself and that whenever I repent, I return back to the same sins. I hope that you may direct me to a path that will bring me closer to my Lord and distance ms from these evil actions of mine.
[A]: Allah – the Mighty and Majestic – says: "Say O My Slaves who have transgressed against their own souls! Do not despair of Allah's mercy. Indeed Allah forgives all sins. Truly He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." [Al-Qur'an 39:53]. There is a consensus from the Scholars that this noble ayah (verse) was revealed for the ta'ibin (those who repent). So whoever sincerely repents from his sins, then Allah will forgive him all his sins, as occurs in the saying of Allah – the Most Perfect: "O you who Believe! Turn to Allah in sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord may remove from you your sins and admit you into Paradise beneath which rivers flow." [Al-Qur'an 66:8]. So in this ayah (verse), Allah has made the removal of sins and entry into Paradise dependent upon sincere repentance.
And sincere repentance is conditional upon:
[i] abandoning the sin and keeping away from it,
[ii] having regret and remorse for committing the sin,
[iii] truly intending not to commit the sin again,
[iv] remembering the greatness of Allah and hoping for His reward, whilst fearing His punishment.
Another condition for sincere repentance is that if due to transgression, the wealth or property of someone has been stolen or usurped, then it must be returned, or forgiveness must be sought from the one whose wealth, blood or honour has been taken. However, if the honour of a person has been violated and the situation is such that it is not possible to seek that person's forgiveness, then plenty of du'a (supplication) should be made for his welfare and he should be spoken good of in those places where he had previously been backbitten, since good deeds wipe away bad ones.
Allah – the Most Perfect – said: "Turn you all in repentance to Allah, O Believers, in order that you may be successful." [Al-Qur'an 24:31]. So in this ayah (verse) Allah – the Mighty and Majestic – linked success with tawbah (repentance) and points to the fact that the repentant person will reach success and happiness, and if such a person were to follow up this repentance with 'iman (faith) and doing righteous actions, then Allah would efface his evil actions and change them to good actions, as Allah – the Most Perfect – says, after mentioning the sins of Shirk (directing worship that is due only for Allah, to other than Allah), taking a life without just cause and fornication and adultery: "And whoever does this, will receive the punishment. The punishment will be doubled for him on the Day of Judgement and he will live therein in disgrace. Except for those who repent, have 'iman (faith) and do righteous actions. For them Allah will change their evil deeds into good ones, and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." [Al-Qur'an 25:68-70]
And from the causes of tawbah (repentance) are humility and submissiveness to Allah – the Most Perfect – and imploring Him for guidance – realising that acceptance of one's repentance is indeed another favour from Allah. Thus, Allah – the Most Perfect – said: "Call upon Me and I will respond to your supplication." [Al-Qur'an 40:60]. And He – the Mighty and Majestic – said: "And when My servant asks you concerning Me, say to them that I am indeed near. And I respond to the supplication of the one who supplicates to Me." [Al-Qur'an 2:186].
Also, from the causes of tawbah is choosing good companionship and friendship, and following them in righteous conduct, whilst staying clear of bad companionship. It is authentically related from Allah's Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam that he said: "A person is upon the religion of his friend, so let one of you look to whom he keeps as a friend." [Hasan: Related by Abu Dawud (no. 4812) and others, from Abu Hurayrah radhiallahu 'anhu. Imam An-Nawawi authenticated it in Riyadh as-Salihin (no. 174).]
And the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam also said: "The example of good companion and a bad companion is like that of a seller of musk and the one who blows the blacksmith's bellows. As for the seller of musk, then either he will grant you some, or you buy some from him, or at the very least you enjoy a pleasant smell from him. As for the one who blows the blacksmith's bellows, then either he will burn your clothes, or you will get an offensive smell from him." [Related by Al-Bukhari (4/323) and Muslim (no. 2628), from Abu Musa al-Ash'ari radhiallahu 'anhu.
[Al-Fatawa (1/251-253).]
Q6: Splitting into groups within the Muslims
[Q]: What is the obligation upon the Muslim Scholars with regard to the large number of jam'iyyat (societies) and jama'at (groups) in many of the Islamic lands and elsewhere, and with regard to the differences that exist between them, to the point that each group declares the others to be misguided. Do you not hold that it is fitting to enter into explaining the like of this matter and to clarify the truth concerning their differences, for fear that these differences will increase and lead to evil consequences for the Muslims?.
[A]: Our Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam made clear to us a single way which is obligatory upon the Muslims to follow and traverse, and that is Allah's Straight Path and the methodology of His upright religion. Allah – the Most High – said: "And this is My Straight Path, so follow it and do not follow other paths that will separate you from His Path. This has He ordained for you, that you may become pious." [Al-Qur'an 6:153]. Just as the Lord of Might and Majesty warned the Ummah (nation) of Muhammad sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam against splitting and disunity, since that is one of the greatest causes of failure and of the enemy taking control, as occurs ill the saying of Allah – the Mighty and Majestic's "And hold fast altogether to the rope of Allah and do not be divided." [Al-Qur'an 3:101]. And His – the Most High's – saying: "He has ordained for you the same religion which He ordained for Nuh, and that which We revealed to you, and that which We ordained for Ibrahim, Musa and 'Isa 'alayhimus-salam, saying: that you should establish the religion by doing that which you are ordered with, and make no divisions in it. Intolerable for the Pagans is that to which you call them." [Al-Qur'an 42:13]. So this is a Divine call to unity and for hearts to be harmonized. And in any Islamic land, if there are many groups for the purpose of good, aid, co-operating in righteousness and piety between the Muslims – without their being differences between the desires of the companions and followers – then this is good, is a blessing, and produces great benefit.
However, if each of them declare the others to be misguided and attack their actions, then this harm is very great and its evil consequences very serious. Then what is obligatory upon the Muslims is to clarify the true states of affairs and to discuss with each group and to sincerely advise all of them that they should proceed upon the way laid down by Allah for His servants, and upon that which our Prophet Muhammad sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam called to. Then those who ignore this, or continue in their stubbornness, due to personal benefit or goal – known only to Allah – then what is obligatory upon those who know the reality is to make this known about them and to warn against them, so that the people may avoid their path, and that those who do not know the reality of their affair may not fall into it and be led astray, and that they are not turned away from the Straight Path which Allah ordered that we follow, as occurs in His – the Mighty and Majestic's – saving: "And this is My Straight Path, so follow it and do not follow other paths that will separate you from His Path. This has He ordained for you, that you may become pious." [Al-Qur'an 6:153]. And from that which there is no doubt about is that the multitude of sects and groups in the Islamic society is, firstly something desired by Shaytan, and secondly something desired by the enemies of Islam from amongst mankind. Since agreement and unification of the Muslims, and their being aware of the dangers which threaten them and their 'aqidah (beliefs), will make them active in refuting and rebutting it, and acting in a unified manner for the benefit of the Muslims – thus repelling the danger from their religion, their lands and their brothers. And this is something which the enemies – from amongst mankind and jinn – are not pleased with. Therefore they are very eager to split-up the Muslims, destroy their unity and to sow the seeds of enmity and discord between them. We ask Allah that He unites the Muslims upon the truth and that He removes from their society every type of misguidance and every cause of discord. Indeed He is the One Who is able to do that, and He is the One having full power over it.
[Majmu' Fatawa ma Maqalat Mutanawwi'ah(5/202-204)]
From Al-Istiqaamah Magazine , Issue No. 1, Dhul-Hijjah 1416H / May 1996CE.
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The Fixed Sunnah Prayers during Travel – Imam Ibn Baz
August 27, 2018 By AbdurRahman.org in Sunnah Prayers, Travel Tags: Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Is the requirement for offering the fixed Sunnah prayers removed during travel, and (if so) what is the evidence for this?
It is prescribed for one to leave the fixed Sunnah prayers during travel, except Witr and the Sunnah of Fajr. It has been authentically reported from the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) in the Hadith of Ibn Umar and others, that the Prophet would not pray the fixed Sunnah prayers while travelling, except Witr and the Sunnah of Fajr.
As for the supererogatory prayer, they are prescribed during travel and while one is resident, and likewise the prayers for whose performance there is a reason, such as the Sunnah of Wudhu, Tawaf, Adh-Dhuha, and Tahajjud prayer at night, based upon Hadiths which have been narrated to that effect. And Allaah is the Granter of success.
Shaykh `Abdul-`Azeez Bin Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah Vol. 2 Page 431
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Smelling or applying liquid-based perfumes or incense while Fasting – Ibn Baz & Uthaymeen
May 7, 2018 By AbdurRahman.org in Ramadhan, Saum (Fasting) Tags: dar-us-salam, Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Uthaymeen
The ruling on using Perfume and Incense during Ramadhan
Is it permissible to use perfume, like Uud oil, cologne and incense, during the month of Ramadhan?
Yes it is permissible to use it under the condition that one does not inhale the incense smoke
Fatawa Islamiyah Page n. 265 Vol: 2
The ruling on using Perfume during the Daytime in Ramadhan
What is the ruling of the fasting person using perfumed fragrances during the daytime in Ramadhan?
There is no harm in using them during the daytime in Ramadhan and inhaling them, except for the incense smoke. The person should not inhale it because it has smoke substance to it that reaches the stomach, which is the smoke.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
Fatawa Islamiyah Page no. 264 Vol: 2
A Fasting Person Using Perfumes
What is the ruling on a fasting person using perfumes?
There is no objection to a fasting person using them during the daytime in Ramadan or sniffing them, apart from incense, which he should not sniff, because it has some substance which reaches the stomach, and that is the smoke.
Fatawa Arkaanul-Islaam, Vol.2, p.664
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Does Nutritional Injections break the fast? – Fatwas of Ibn Baz
May 6, 2018 By AbdurRahman.org in Ramadhan, Saum (Fasting) Tags: alifta.com, Fatwas of Ibn Baz, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Q: I have read in some books of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) including Fiqh Al-Sunnah by Shaykh Sayyid Sabiq that nutritive injections and other non-oral medications do not break the Sawm (Fast).
However, I know also that some scholars dispute this, so I want to know the generally-accepted opinion of scholars in this regard. May Allah reward you with the best.
A: The correct opinion is that nutritive injections break the Sawm if taken deliberately. However, this does not apply to ordinary injections which are solely medical. May Allah grant us success.
Fatwas of Ibn Baz > Volume 15 > Book on Fasting > Nullifiers of fasting that necessitate Kaffarah > Do nutritive injections break Sawm?
The eleventh question of Fatwa no. 5176
Q 11: What is the ruling on having injection during the daytime in Ramadan, whether for nutrition or treatment?
A: It is permissible for a person observing Sawm (Fast) to be treated by injections, whether intravenous or intramuscular, during the day in Ramadan.
But it is not permissible to have nutritive injections, as they come under the same ruling as having food and drinks.Thus, taking them is considered a trick to break Sawm in Ramadan.
If it is possible to have the intravenous or intramuscular injections during the night, it will be better.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions.
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Fatwas of the Permanent Committee > Acts of worship > Sawm (Fast) > Types of Sawm (Fast) > Obligatory Sawm > The Sawm of Ramadan > Invalidators of Sawm > Injection for a fasting person > Q 11: What is the ruling on having injection during the daytime in Ramadan, whether for nutrition or treatment?
Anesthetic injections and cleaning, filling, or extracting teeth while fasting
Q: If a person has pain in their tooth, then a dentist cleans, fills or extracts it, does it affect their Sawm (Fast)? Does an anesthetic injection invalidate Sawm?
A: The things listed in the question do not have any effect on the validity of the Sawm. They are permissible, but a person should be careful to avoid swallowing any medicine or blood during treatment.
Similarly, the injection mentioned does not have any effect on the validity of the Sawm, because it is not like food or drink. The basic principle is that Sawm remains valid.
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Announcing the Adhan upon seeing a Spirit or an Apparition from the Jinn – Imam Ibn Baaz
February 19, 2018 By AbdurRahman.org in Adhan & Iqaamah, Jinn & Shaytan (Devil) Tags: alifta.com, Fatwas of Nur Ala Al-Darb, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Imam Ibn Baaz (rahimahullaah):
It is permissible to announce the Adhan upon seeing a spirit or an apparition from the Jinn as related in the Hadith:
"When the Jinn try to mislead you (by taking different shapes), hasten to pronounce Adhan (call to Prayer)" [#01].
If someone sees the Jinn, they should announce Adhan, because it rebukes them, as does the remembrance of Allah
[#01] Related by Ahmad, Musnad, Section on the Hadiths narrated by Jabir ibn `Abdullah, no. 13865
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The Correct way of announcing Adhan – Imam Ibn Baaz
February 19, 2018 By AbdurRahman.org in Adhan & Iqaamah, Shia & Rafidah Tags: alifta.com, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Q: What is the proper manner of announcing Adhan (call to Prayer)?
What is your opinion concerning the additions people use after the Adhan?
A: The proper manner of announcing the Adhan is the way taught by the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) to his followers. Bilal (رضي الله عنه) used to announce the Adhan in the presence of the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) till the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) died. He used to announce the Adhan during the Makkan period and at Al-Madinah.
This is the Adhan that we announce today which consists of fifteen phrases:
ٱللهُ أَكْبَر ٱللهُ أَكْبَر
Allah-u-Akbar, Allah-u-Akbar,
Allah-u-Akbar, Allah-u-Akbar
(Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest.
Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest);
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله, أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله
Ashhadu An La Ilaha Illa Allah,
Ashhadu An La Ilaha Illa Allah
(I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah);
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱلله, أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ ٱلله
Ashhadu Anna Muhammad-an Rasul-ul-llah,
Ashhadu Anna Muhammad-an Rasul-ul-llah
(I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah);
حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلصَّلَوَة, حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلصَّلَوَة
Hayy `Ala as-Salah, Hayy `Ala as-Salah
(Come to Prayer. Come to Prayer);
حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلْفَلَاح, حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلْفَلَاح
Hayy `Ala al-Falah, Hayy `Ala al-Falah
(Come to success. Come to success);
ٱللهُ أَكْبَر, ٱللهُ أَكْبَر
(Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest);
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله
La ilaha illa Allah
(There is none worthy of worship but Allah).
This is the Adhan that Bilal used to announce in the presence of the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) till he died.
But in Fajr (Dawn) Prayer, he added:
ٱلصَّلَوةُ خَيْرٌ مِن النَّوم
As-Salatu Khayr-un Mina an-Nawm
(Salah is better than sleeping),
twice after his saying: Hayy `Ala al-Falah (Come to success), and before saying: Allah-u-Akbar (Allah is the Greatest).
As for what some people used to add as:
حَيَّ عَلَى خَيْرٌ الْعَمَل
Hayy `Ala Khayr al-`Amal
(Come to best of deed),
أَشْهَدُ أَنَّ عَلِيًّا وَلِي ٱلله
Ashhadu Anna `Aly-an Waliy-ul-llah
(I bear witness that `Aly is the Waliy of Allah),
is an evil deed and Bid`ah (innovation in religion) introduced by Shi`ah (Shi'ites).
It is not permissible, neither, to offer peace and blessings upon the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) audibly directly after the Adhan. This is a Bid`ah.
It is commendable for a Muslim, after announcing the Adhan, to ask Allah to bestow peace and blessings upon the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم). Then say:
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّداً الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَاماً مَحْمُوداً الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ
"O Allah! Lord of this perfect call (perfect by not ascribing partners to You) and of the prayer which is going to be established, give Muhammad the right of intercession and illustriousness, and raise him to the best and the highest place in Paradise which You promised. Surely, You do not renege Your promise."
Doing so is commendable for every Muslim whether male or female after the Adhan.
It is commendable also for the Mu'adhin (caller to Prayer), as any other person, to offer peace and blessings upon the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) after announcing Adhan. He should also recite: "O Allah! Lord of this perfect call and of the regular prayer which is going to be established, give Muhammad the right of intercession and illustriousness, and raise him to the best and the highest place in Paradise that You promised." But he should not say these words in a loud voice like the Adhan. This is because the Adhan ends with saying: La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah).
It is permissible for the Mu'adhin to raise his voice in order to let others to hear and follow him. It was authentically reported that the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) stated:
"When you hear the Mu'adhin, repeat what he says, then invoke blessings on me, for everyone who invokes blessings on me will receive them tenfold from Allah; then beg from Allah Al-Wasilah for me, which is a rank in Paradise fitting for only one of Allah's servants, and I hope that I will be that one. If anyone who asks that I be given the Al-Wasilah, he will be assured of my intercession." [#01]
This is was stated by the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم). (Related by Muslim in his Sahih book of Hadith on the authority of `Abdullah ibn `Amr ibn Al-`As (رضي الله عنه)).
This is a Sunnah for both Mu'adhin and listener, whether male or female, everywhere after announcing the Adhan. All are to say:
"O Allah, bestow peace and blessings upon Muhammad!" or
"O Allah, bestow peace and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and Companions!"
in a tone that differs from the Adhan's and in a lower voice.
One should say: "O Allah! Lord of this perfect call and of the Prayer which is going to be established, grant Muhammad Al-Wasilah and illustriousness, and raise him to the best and the highest place (in Paradise) that You promised."
It was recorded in Al-Bukhari's Sahih book of Hadith on the authority of Jabir ibn Abdullah Al-Ansary that the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) stated:
"Whoever says upon hearing the Adhan: 'O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and of the established Prayer (Salah), grant Muhammad the Al-Wasilah and superiority, and raise him up to the praiseworthy position which You have promised', it becomes incumbent upon me to intercede for him on the Day of Resurrection." [#02]
This was the Hadith reported from the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم). Al-Bayhaqy reported this addition: "You do not break Your promise." with a Hasan chain of narrators. This is what is legally permitted.
As for increasing the Adhan by saying: "Come to the best deed", "I bear witness that `Aly is the Waliy of Allah" or any other phrases is an evil deed and Bid`ah (innovation in Islam) that has no basis in Islam as mentioned earlier.
The Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) stated: "Whoever performs any act for which there is no sanction from our behalf, it is to be rejected." [#03] (Related by Muslim in his Sahih book of Hadith on the authority of `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her)).
It was reported also by Muslim in his Sahih on the authority of Jabir (رضي الله عنه) that the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم) used to say during the Friday sermon: "The best speech is embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best of guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad. And the most evil affairs are their innovations and every innovation is misguidance." [#04] There are many Hadiths in this regard. Allah is the One Who grants success.
[#01] Muslim, Sahih, Book on Salah, no. 384; Al-Tirmidhy, Sunan, Book on merits and virtues, no. 3614; Al-Nasa'y, Sunan, Book on Adhan, no. 678; Abu Dawud, Sunan, Book on Salah, no. 523; Book on remembrance of Allah, supplication, repentance and seeking forgiveness, 2, p. 168
[#02] Bukhari, Sahih, Book on Adhan, no. 614; Al-Tirmidhy, Sunan, Book on Salah, no. 211; Al-Nasa'y, Sunan, Book on Adhan, no. 680; Abu Dawud, Sunan, Book on Salah, no. 529; Ibn Majah, Sunan, Book on Adhan and its Sunnah, no. 722; and Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 3, p. 354.
[#03] Muslim, Sahih, Book on judicial decisions, no. 1718; and Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 6, p. 256
[#04] Muslim, Sahih, Book on Friday, no. 867; Al-Nasa'y, Sunan, Book on the two `Eid Prayers, no. 1578; Ibn Majah, Sunan, Introduction, no. 45; Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 3, p. 311; and Al-Darimy, Sunan, Introduction, no. 206
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Scholars Biographies: Imam Ibn Baz
October 19, 2017 By AbdurRahman.org in Scholars Biographies, ~All Tags: Al-Ibaanah.com, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
1330H-1420H: Imaam 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdillaah bin Baaz
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His Name and Lineage:
He was the noble and exemplary scholar, 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdillaah bin 'Abdir-Rahmaan bin Muhammad bin 'Abdillaah Aali Baaz, may Allaah have mercy on him. Baaz was a family that had deep roots in knowledge. business, and agriculture. They were known for their virtues and character. Shaikh Sulaymaan bin Hamdaan, may Allaah have mercy on him, said in his book on the biographies of the Hanbalee scholars: "Their origin was in Madeenah, then one of their ancestors moved to Dur'eeyah."
His Birth and Early Youth:
He was born in Riyadh, the capital city of Najd on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, 1330H. This is where he spent his childhood, adolescence and early adult years.
Imaam Ibn Baaz was raised in an environment engrossed in knowledge, since Riyadh at that time was filled with scholars and people of guidance. It was also a place of security and peace since King 'Abdul-'Azeez had re-conquered it and established justice there based on the laws of Islaam. This was after Riyadh had been a place of endless turmoil and instability.
Imaam Ibn Baaz first started by learning the Qur'aan as was the custom of the Salaf, who would memorize and master the Qur'aan before moving on to other subjects. So he memorized the entire Qur'aan by heart before reaching the age of puberty. He then went on to study at the hands of the scholars in his area.
It is also important to note that his mother, may Allaah have mercy on her, played a large role in his path towards knowledge, since she would be the one who would constantly encourage and incite him towards acquiring knowledge, as he stated towards the end of one of his lectures, "My journey with the writers", in which he discussed some examples of his life.
Imaam Ibn Baaz had sight for the first part of his life. Then due to Allaah's infinite wisdom, He willed that the Imaam's sight weaken due to an eye disease in 1346H, which eventually lead to him completely losing his eyesight in 1350H when he was close to twenty years of age. However, this did not prevent him from his perseverance and diligence in seeking knowledge, which he continued to do and excel in.
Remarkably, losing his eyesight was a means of benefit for Imaam Ibn Baaz, since he was able to achieve several advantages of which we will mention four, as an example and not to limit:
1. Reward from Allaah: Imaam Al-Bukhaaree reported in his Saheeh a hadeeth qudsee, in which Allaah said: "If my servant is tested with losing his two beloved (eyes), I will substitute them with Paradise."[Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree: no. 5653]
2. Strong Memorization: Imaam Ibn Baaz was the Haafidh (Memorizer) of this era when it came to Knowledge of Hadeeth. If you were to ask him on a hadeeth found in the Six Collections of Hadeeth or other collections such as the Musnad of Imaam Ahmad, you would find him well versed in the hadeeth's chain of narration, textual wording, the scholars who spoke on it, its narrators and its explanation.
3. Lack of Interest in Worldly Splendors: Imaam Ibn Baaz refrained from chasing after the pleasures of the worldly life, living an abstentious and humble lifestyle.
4. High Determination: Losing sight, only made Imaam Ibn Baaz more determined and perseverant in his quest for seeking and acquiring knowledge, to the point that he became one of the senior scholars, known throughout the world. Allaah indeed replaced the light in his eyes with light in his heart, love for knowledge, and following of the Prophet's Sunnah.
His Teachers:
After memorizing the Qur'aan, Imaam Ibn Baaz, may Allaah have mercy on him, went on to study the other Islaamic sciences under many of the scholars of Riyadh, the most prominent of whom were:
1. Shaikh Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Lateef Aali Shaikh, the great-great grandson of Imaam Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab,
2. Shaikh Saalih bin 'Abdil-'Azeez Aali Shaikh, the great-great grandson of Imaam Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab and the Chief Judge of Riyadh,
3. Shaikh Sa'ad bin Hamad Al-'Ateeq, Judge of Riyadh,
4. Shaikh Hamad bin Faaris, Vice-Chancellor of the Treasury of Riyadh,
5. Shaikh Sa'ad Waqqaas Al-Bukhaaree, from the scholars of Makkah whom he learned the science of Tajweed from in 1355H,
6. Shaikh Muhammad bin Ibraaheem Aali Shaikh, former Chief Muftee of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He attended his study circles for about ten years, learning all of the Islamic sciences from him, from 1347H to 1357H, when his teacher nominated him to be a judge. May Allah have mercy on all of them.
His Educational Life:
When Imaam Ibn Baaz was selected for being the Judge of the Kharj district, he accepted it unwillingly since he had no desire or love for position. But it was due to the encouragement of his teacher, Shaikh Muhammad bin Ibraaheem Aali Shaikh, and the order of King 'Abdul-'Azeez that he took up the position. So he went to ad-Dalam, the capital city of the Kharj district at that time, and the people greeted him warmly. As soon as he got out of the car that transported him there, he ascended the Central Mosque and prayed two rak'at, in accordance with the Sunnah. Then he rested for a while in the presence of the Ameer of ad-Dalam at that time, Naasir bin Sulaymaan al-Huqbaanee, may Allaah have mercy on him. Thereafter the people gathered around him and so he gave them a profound admonition. From the things he told them was that he had no desire to be the Judge of their district but that he was ordered and so he must obey the leader.
As soon as he commenced working at his position, Allaah brought much good through his hands and he judged the people with justice and kindness. He served in this position for a little over fourteen years. During this time, the Kharj district became a place of good and uprightness. Imaam Ibn Baaz would attribute this success to the good hearts of the people and their high esteem for virtue and justice. Because the courts were in ad-Dalam, he lived there in the Judge's Residence given to him by Imaam 'Abdullaah bin Faysal bin Turkee.
Imaam Ibn Baaz was well known throughout the Muslim world for his religious verdicts (fataawaa) and his beneficial books. He would preside over committees for educational seminars in Saudi Arabia, and give various lectures over the telephone to Muslims outside of the Kingdom. He would also answer the questions of the people over the radio and during the blessed times of Hajj and Ramadaan. And his words would appear in Muslim newspapers, magazines, and articles throughout the world.
His Books and Treatises:
Even though the Imaam was pressed for time as a result of his duties and role in giving da'wah and educating, he still made time to write books and treatises that addressed important issues, which the Muslims were in need of knowledge of. Amongst his most famous works were:
1. The Obligation of Following the Sunnah
2. The Ideological Attack
3. The Life and Call of Imaam Muhammad bin 'Abdil-Wahhaab
4. Three Treatises on the Prayer
5. The Correct Belief and what Opposes It
6. Important Lessons for the Muslim Ummah
7. A Criticism of Arab Nationalism
8. The Dangers of Tabarruj
9. Two Essays on Fasting and Zakaat
10. The Ruling on Pictures
11. The Ruling on Celebrating the Prophet's Birthday
12. A Warning against Innovations
And there are many more books, which can be read and printed at the Imaam's official web site binbaz.org.sa. This was in addition to his many fataawaa (religious verdicts) that were collected, compiled and published, which range in numerous volumes.
His Educational and Religious Positions:
1. He served as a Judge in the Kharj District of Saudi Arabia for fourteen years from 1357H to 1371H.
2. He taught at the Educational Institute of Riyadh in 1372H and in the College of Sharee'ah after its inception in 1373H, covering the subjects of Fiqh, Tawheed and Hadeeth. He remained in this teaching position for nine years until 1380H.
3. In 1381H, he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Madeenah, where he served until 1390H.
4. He was then appointed as the Chancellor of the Islamic University of Madeenah in 1390H, after its former Chancellor, Shaikh Muhammad bin Ibraaheem Aali Shaikh died in Ramadaan of 1389H. He remained in this position until 1395H.
5. In 10/14/1395H, the King ordered that Imaam Ibn Baaz be appointed as Head of the Council for Islamic Research, Verdicts, Da'wah and Guidance. He held this position until 1414H.
6. In 1/20/1414H, the King appointed Imaam Ibn Baaz as the Chief Muftee of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He held this position along with being the Head of the Council of Senior Scholars and the Head of the Committee for Islamic Research and Verdicts.
He also held the following positions:
1. Head of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Verdicts,
2. President and Member of the Founding Committee for the Muslim World League,
3. President of the higher World League Council,
4. President of the World Supreme Council for Mosques,
5. President of the Islamic Fiqh Assembly in Makkah, which is under the Muslim World League,
6. Member of the Higher Council of the Islamic University of Madeenah,
7. Member of the Supreme Committee for Islamic Propagation.
His Students:
Imaam Ibn Baaz, may Allaah have mercy on him, had numerous students that would attend his classes and study circles. The most famous and distinguished among them were:
1. Muhammad bin Saalih Al-'Uthaimeen, former member of the Council of Senior Scholars, may Allaah have mercy on him,
2. 'Abdullaah bin Hasan Al-Qu'ood, current member of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fataawaa and of the Council of Senior Scholars,
3. 'Abdullaah bin 'Abdir-Rahmaan Al-Ghudayyaan, current member of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fataawaa and of the Council of Senior Scholars,
4. 'Abdul-Muhsin Al-'Abbaad, former Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Madeenah,
5. Saalih bin Fawzaan Al-Fawzaan, current member of the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fataawaa and of the Council of Senior Scholars,
6. Rabee' bin Haadee Al-Madkhalee,
7. 'Abdul-'Azeez bin 'Abdillaah Ar-Raajihee
His Physical Attributes and Appearance:
The Shaikh, may Allaah have mercy on him, was of medium build, and neither tall nor short. He had a round face and was of a golden-brown color. He had a curved nose and a beard that was short on the cheeks but thick below the chin. His beard used to be black, but when too many white hairs started showing, he dyed it with henna. Indeed, his description resembled that of many of the scholars before him.
He had a beautiful appearance. He would always try to wear white garments, and would love wide clothes, and thawbs that would reach the middle of his shin.
His Humility and Piety:
The Imaam knew his own worth and so he would be very humble before Allaah. So he would treat the people in a kind manner, with gentleness and mercy. He would not transgress over anyone or show arrogance to anyone. He would not give a false impression of grandness nor would he get up to the leave when in the company of the poor and needy, or refrain from walking and intermingling with them. He would also never turn away from listening to the advice of those who were below him.
What also showed his humbleness was that he would answer the invitation of his students and close friends to come to their wedding gatherings. He would always arrive early and ask one of the brothers to recite some ayaat from the Qur'aan, which he would then go on to explain to everyone present.
His Death:
Imaam Ibn Baaz passed away on Thursday, the 27th of Muharram, 1420H (5/13/1999), due to heart failure. He was 89 years old at the time. Millions of people throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia gathered to witness his funeral prayer and he was buried in the 'Adl Cemetery in Makkah. Muslims throughout the world mourned his loss and it was only a few months later that the Muslim world would lose another great scholar, Imaam Al-Albaanee, may Allaah have mercy on them both.
Voluntary Sawm (Fasting) on Saturdays – Imam Ibn Baz
September 24, 2017 By AbdurRahman.org in Saum (Fasting), ~All Tags: alifta.com, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
[A question asked by a fellow Muslim, and His Eminence replied on 9/2/1415 A.H., no. Sh/1179]
To His Eminence, Shaykh `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz, the Grand Mufty (Islamic scholar qualified to issue legal opinions) of Saudi Arabia, may Allah protect him.
As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you).
As you know, this year the 9th of Muharram was on Saturday, and the 10th was on Sunday, according to the Makkan calendar. Acting upon the Hadith that states: If I live until next year, I will perform Sawm (Fasting) on the 9th and 10th (of Muharram) [1] I performed Sawm on Saturday and Sunday. However, one of my Muslim brothers objected to my Sawm on Saturday, and told me that it is forbidden to perform a voluntary Sawm on Saturdays, based on a Hadith, which he said its meaning and not its text. Due to my desire for clarifying this matter, and acting upon the Words of Allah (Exalted be He): So ask the people of the Scripture, if you do not know. [2] I would like Your Eminence to clarify this ambiguity, mentioning the Hadith and the degree of its authenticity, and advise me on this matter. May Allah protect you. [3]
A: Wa `alaykum as-salam warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you too).
The Hadith he mentioned is well-known and included in: "Bulugh Al-Maram", in the Chapter on Sawm. However, it is a Hadith Da`if (a Hadith that fails to reach the status of Hasan, due to a weakness in the chain of narration or one of the narrators) and Shadh (a Hadith narrated by a trustworthy narrator, not in line with the narration of other trustworthy narrators in terms of wording, chain of narrators, or both), and contradicts the Hadith Sahih (Hadith that have been transmitted by people known for their uprightness and exactitude; free from eccentricity and blemish) such as the next one in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Do not perform Sawm on Fridays, unless you perform Sawm on the day before it or the day after it. [4] It is known that the day that follows Friday is Saturday. Also, the Hadith, which is mentioned in the Two Sahih Books of Hadith (i.e. Al-Bukhari and Muslim): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to perform Sawm on Saturdays and Sundays, saying: "They are feast days for the Mushriks (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship), and I like to do the opposite of them. [5]
There are many Hadiths that carry the same meaning, and they all show the permissibility of voluntary Sawm on Saturday.
May Allah grant us success. As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh.
The Grand Mufty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars
and the Departments of Scholarly Research and Ifta'
[1] Narrated by Muslim, Book on fasting, Chapter on which day the fast is observed in Muharram, no. 1134
[2] Surah Al-Nahl, 16: 43
[3] A question asked by a fellow Muslim, and His Eminence replied on 9/2/1415 A.H., no. Sh/1179.
[4] Al-Bukhari, Sahih, Book on fasting, no. 1985; Al-Tirmidhy, Sunan, Book on fasting, no. 743; Abu Dawud, Sunan, Book on fasting, no. 2420; and Ibn Majah, Sunan, Book on fasting, no. 1723
[5] Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 6, p. 324
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The Virtue of Fasting Six Days in Shawwal – Imam Ibn Baaz rahimahullaah [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
June 29, 2017 By AbdurRahman.org in .Salafi Video, Optional Fasting, Saum (Fasting), ~All Tags: Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Translated by Owais al Hashimi hafidhahullaah
Talaq which complies with the Sunnah & ruling on uttering the divorce three times in one session or in case of anger – Ibn Baz
May 8, 2017 By AbdurRahman.org in Divorce (Talaq), Women, ~All Tags: alifta.com, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Book on Talaq
125- Talaq which complies with the Sunnah and ruling on uttering the divorce three times in one session or in case of anger
From `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz to the respected brother; may Allah grant you success! Amen.
As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah's Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you.)
Kindly be informed that I have read your letter which contains some questions. They are answered as follows:
Q 1: What is the prescribed way of Talaq (divorce pronounced by a husband) in the light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah?
A: The prescribed way is that the husband declares the divorce one time when his wife is pregnant or in a state of purity and he has not engaged in any sexual relations with her. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: O Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم)! When you divorce women, divorce them at their 'Iddah (prescribed periods)
It was reported in the Two Sahih (authentic) Books of Hadith (i.e. Al-Bukhari and Muslim) on the authority of Ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) that the latter divorced his wife when she was menstruating. `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) about his son's action to which he replied: Command him to take her back, and keep her till she is purified, then has another period, then is purified. If he wishes he may keep her and if he wishes he may divorce her before having sexual intercourse, for that is the `Iddah (woman's prescribed waiting period after divorce or widowhood) which Allah commanded for the divorce of a woman.
Another report narrated by Muslim from the Prophet (peace be upon him) reads: Then he can divorce her when she is pure (not menstruating) or pregnant.
Q 2: Is declaring Talaq three times in the same session regarded as one divorce or three divorces?
A: Three divorces uttered at the same time is only to be counted as one according to the soundest view of scholars. It was authentically reported in Sahih Muslim on the authority of Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) that the (pronouncement) of three divorces during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) and that of Abu Bakr and for two years of the caliphate of `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) was deemed as one time of divorce. Then, `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "People hasten in a matter in which they are required to observe respite. So, it is recommended to impose it upon them," and he imposed it upon them. It is evident that the divorce in this way is counted as a threefold divorce according to Ijtihad (juristic effort to infer expert legal rulings) made by `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). Yet, it is better to follow the authentic Sunnah than following Ijtihad made by `Umar or others for the benefit of the Muslims. This is supported by the report narrated by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal in his Musnad through an authentic Sanad (chain of narrators) from Ibn `Abbas that Abu Rukanah made three pronouncements of divorce and later regretted. So, he went to the Prophet (peace be upon him) who returned his wife to him, and said: It is one divorce.
Q 3: In a state of rage, a husband said to his wife: "I divorce you thrice." He later regretted and wants to take her back.What is the ruling on this act?
A: According to the most correct opinion of scholars, Talaq is not effected if it is declared – once or thrice – in a fit of anger. They have to prove the claim that the apparent state which caused divorce is true. On the other hand, when anger is so intense that a person is no longer aware of what he is doing or saying, the divorce is not effected according to Ijma` (consensus of scholars). In this case, he is like one who is insane and one who has lost all power of reason due to unintentional drunkenness. Uttering divorce in a state of intentional drunkenness does not become effective due to loss of reason. `Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) issued a Fatwa that supported this view and it was followed by a group of people of knowledge, because it was based on Shar`y (Islamically lawful) evidence.
We ask Allah to guide all Muslims to understanding the religion and holding fast to it, for He is the One Who is capable to do so. As-salamu `alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh
Chairman of the Departments of Scholarly Research, Ifta', Da`wah and Guidance
Fatwas of Ibn Baz : > Volume 21 > Book on Talaq > Talaq which complies with the Sunnah and ruling on uttering the divorce three times in one session or in case of anger
http://www.alifta.net/fatawa/fatawaDetails.aspx?languagename=en&View=Page&PageID=4162&PageNo=1&BookID=14
Other related Talaq Fatwa from Shaykh Ibn Baz:
http://www.alifta.net/fatawa/fatawaDetails.aspx?PageNo=2&View=Tree&NodeID=3697&BookID=14&lang=en
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http://www.alifta.net/Fatawa/FatawaChapters.aspx?languagename=en&View=Tree&NodeID=5604&PageNo=1&BookID=7
The Regulations of Khul': Dissolution of Marriage : Shaykh Fawzan
Is Khul' considered a Divorce Pronouncement? : Ibn Taimiyyah
The Ruling on Participating in Christmas – Shaykh Ibn Baaz [Video|Ar-En Subtitles]
December 16, 2016 By AbdurRahman.org in Christians (Nasara), Islam, ~All Tags: Shaykh Ibn Baaz
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Wearing a Copper/Brass Bracelet for Curing Rheumatism – Imam Ibn Baz
October 8, 2016 By AbdurRahman.org in Amulets, Shirk, Sickness, ~All Tags: alifta.com, Fatwas of Ibn Baz, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Ibn Baz Fatwas – (Part No. 1; Page No. 206,207)
Copper bracelets [1]
[1]This is another answer to a question about copper bracelets made to cure rheumatism
From `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz to my honorable brother, may Allah safeguard you.
I have received your noble letter, may Allah be pleased with you. I have also reviewed the enclosed documents on the properties of the copper bracelet recently made to cure rheumatism. I have considered the whole matter more than once and discussed it with a number of university lecturers. We exchanged opinions on the juristic ruling on the copper bracelet in question, but there were different opinions on the matter; some regard it permissible as it has properties of curing rheumatism, whereas others see that it is better not to wear it, on the ground that wearing it is like the practice of the people of Jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic time of ignorance), who used to wear copper amulets and bracelets, thinking that they were a cure for many diseases and a reason for the safety of the person wearing them against envy.
`Uqbah ibn `Amir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
Anyone who wears an amulet, Allah will not fulfill their need, and anyone who wears a seashell, Allah will not give them peace. [1]
According to another narration:
Anyone who hangs an amulet has committed Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship). [2]
Imran ibn Al-Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) also narrated:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) saw a man with a brass bracelet on his hand. He (peace be upon him) asked him, 'What is this?' The man replied, 'A protection from weakness.' He (peace be upon him) said, 'Cast it off, for verily it will only increase your weakness; and if you die wearing it, you will never succeed.' [3]
According to another Hadith:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) in one of his journeys sent a messenger to check the camels of the caravan, and ordered the cutting of all string necklaces hung around the necks of the camels which were thought by the people of Jahiliyyah to benefit and protect their camels.
These Hadiths and others show that a Muslim must not wear amulets, bracelets, strings, bones, beads or other things that are used by some people to prevent or remove evil.
In my opinion, it is better not to wear or use this copper bracelet to block any means to Shirk, and to not let the heart be attached to such things, and to direct Muslims with their hearts toward Allah Alone trustingly and confidently, and to restrict oneself to lawful means that are indisputably permissible. Surely, what Allah has made lawful and accessible is sufficient and dispenses with any need for what is forbidden.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) is authentically reported to have said:
Anyone who guards themselves against doubtful matters keeps their religion and honor blameless, and anyone who indulges in doubtful matters indulges in unlawful matters, just as a shepherd who pastures his animals around a sanctuary will soon (transgress upon it and) pasture them in it. [4]
He (peace be upon him) also said:
Leave what causes you doubt and turn to what does not cause you doubt. [5]
Undoubtedly, wearing a copper bracelet is similar to what was practiced by the people of Jahiliyyah. Wearing it constitutes either a prohibited matter of Shirk or a means leading to Shirk or at least a doubtful matter.
Therefore, it is better for a Muslim not to wear it and resort to lawful medical treatment. This is the opinion that seems correct to a group of scholars, shaykhs, and myself as well with regard to this issue.
We ask Allah (Exalted be He) to guide you and us to what pleases Him, grant us good understanding of His Religion, and protect us against all that opposes His Laws. Indeed, He is Able to do all things. May Allah safeguard you. As-salamu `alaykum.
[1] Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 4, p. 154.
[3] Ibn Majah, Sunan, Book on medicine, no. 3531; Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 4, p. 445.
[4] Al-Bukhari, Sahih, Book on faith, no. 52; Muslim, Sahih, Book on sharecropping, no. 1599; Al-Nasa'y, Sunan, Book on transactions, no. 4453; Ibn Majah, Sunan, Book on trials, no. 3984; and Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 4, p. 270.
[5] Al-Tirmidhy, Sunan, Book on Resurrection, heart-softening narrations, and piety, no. 2518; Al-Nasa'y, Sunan, Book on drinks, no. 5711; Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 1, p. 200; and Al-Darimy, Sunan, Book on transactions, no. 2532.
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Ideologies of Disbelief : Marxism, Leninism, Communism, Socialism & Ba'athism – Imam Ibn Baz
September 29, 2016 By AbdurRahman.org in Atheism, Kufr (Disbelief), ~All Tags: Al-Ibaanah.com, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
From the ideologies of disbelief that contradict the authentic Creed and oppose what the messengers came with is:
What the atheists of this era believe in, such as the followers of Marx, Lenin and others who call to atheism and disbelief, regardless of whether they call that socialism, communism, ba'athism or any other name, for indeed from the base principles of these atheists is the belief that there is no god and that life is only (based on) matter. And from their principles is to reject the Day of Final Return, Paradise, Hellfire, and to disbelieve in all of the religions. Whoever examines their books and studies what beliefs they were upon will come to know that with full certainty. No doubt this belief is in contradiction to all of the heavenly revealed religions and leads its followers to the worst of fates in this world and the Hereafter.
Source: The Correct Belief and what Opposes It – Imaam ibn Baaz [eBook]
Some say that fasting in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is Bid'ah (innovation in religion)? – Fatwas of Ibn Baz
September 1, 2016 By AbdurRahman.org in Dhul-Hijjah, ~All Tags: alifta.com, Fatwas of Ibn Baz, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Q: What is the opinion of your Eminence regarding the opinion of the one who says that Sawm in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is Bid`ah (innovation in religion)?
A: This is an ignorant person who should be taught.
The Messenger (peace be upon him)ordered that good deed should be done in them and fasting is one of the good deeds.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these ten days (i.e. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah)." They asked him: "O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?" He (peace be upon him) replied: "Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it." Narrated by Al-Bukhari in his Sahih Book of Hadith. [1]
Though it is not certain whether the Prophet (peace be upon him) fasted them or not, yet it should be relied on what the Prophet said because saying is much more significant than practice. When saying is accompanied by practice, this will affirm the Sunnah. The Sunnah of the Prophet are divided into saying, practice, and approving. Though each of them forms the Sunnah, the saying is the most significant and strong of them. Then, the practice comes next and then approval follows.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days." [2] By these days the Prophet means the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Thus, if one fasts or gives to charity during them, one will be doing a great good.
It is ordained during these days also to recite Takbir (saying: "Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]"), Tahmid (saying: "Al-hamdu lillah [All praise is due to Allah]"), and Tahlil (saying: "La ilaha illa Allah [There is no god except Allah]") because he (peace be upon him) said:
"There are no days that are greater before Allah or in which good deeds are more beloved to Him than these ten days, so recite a great deal of Tahlil, Takbir, and Tahmid during them."[3]
May Allah grant us all success!
[1] Narrated by Al-Bukhari, Book on Friday, Chapter on the excellence of right action during the days of Tashriq, no. 969; and Al-Tirmidhy, Book on fasting, Chapter on the narrations concerning the right deeds in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, no. 757, and the wording is his.'
[2] Al-Bukhari, Sahih, Book on Friday, no. 969; Al-Tirmidhy, Sunan, Book on fasting, no. 757; Abu Dawud, Sunan, Book on fasting, no. 2438; Ibn Majah, Sunan, Book on fasting, no. 1727; Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 1, p. 224; and Al-Darimy, Sunan, Book on fasting, no. 1773.'
[3] Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Musnad, vol. 2, p. 75.
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Warnings to the Duaat (Callers) to Allah – Shaykh Ibn Baaz – Dr Saleh as Saleh [Audio|En]
August 10, 2016 By AbdurRahman.org in .Salafi Audio, Dawah, Student of Knowledge, ~All Tags: Lectures of Dr. Saleh as Saleh, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
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If the car insurance is mandatory by law, is it permissible to submit a claim for the car repairs on the insurance? – Ibn Baaz
July 26, 2016 By AbdurRahman.org in Insurance, ~All Tags: alifta.com, Fatwas of Ibn Baz, Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Q1: In this country, car insurance is mandatory by law. If a one has a car accident, is it permissible to submit a claim for the car repairs on the insurance?
A: If it is compulsory and a person has no choice, they should not take more than what they paid because this is a form of gambling.
For example, if a person pays ten thousands to an insurance company, they should only take ten thousands only and if they pay four thousands, they should take four thousands only; for it is not permissible to accept any profit. If one receives an additional amount it should given it in charity.
Fatwas of Ibn Baz – http://www.alifta.com
Note from AbdurRahman.Org : If the car insurance is mandated by Law, then it is not permissible to opt for Comprehensive Insurance or Full coverage but one should opt for Third Party Insurance / Basic Coverage.
Some Actions which Conflict with Aqeedah & Tawheed
June 16, 2016 By AbdurRahman.org in Amulets, Aqeedah (Creed), Astrology - Fortune Telling, Tawheed, ~All Tags: Abbas Abu Yahya, Shaykh Ibn Baaz, Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan
1 – Reading Star Signs
Shaykh Salih Alaa ash – Shaykh -hafidhullaah- said :
'Whoever reads the page which contains star signs and he knows the star sign of when he was born, or he knows that star sign which is significant for him, and he reads the comments mentioned in that star sign then it is as if he has asked a soothsayer/fortune teller. So his prayer would not be accepted for forty days.
If he attests to it and believes in that star sign then he has disbelieved in that which was revealed to Muhammad – sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- . . .' (the Shaykh continues saying: ) 'and if he brings home newspapers which contain these type of things then it is as if he brought a soothsayer / fortune teller into his house.'
[Tamheed Sharh Kitaab al Tawheed p. 349 ]
2 – Watching Magical Acrobatic Stunts & Circus Antics
Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzaan -hafidhullaah- said :
'It is not permissible to use magic in the form of acrobatic stunts or circus antics or anything similar to that. Like the one who pulls a car with his hair, or a car is driven over him and does not harm him. . . . . all of this is magical imagery, so it is not allowed to perform it or to be happy with it, nor to attract your friends to do this in front of Muslims. Because it is clear evil, it is obligatory to reject and terminate it and to cleanse the Muslim lands of it . . . if those who go to see magic in the form of acrobatic stunts even though they are not pleased with going to see them, they have carried out something which is prohibited and they are sinful for it.
If they are pleased with this and they know that this is done by magic then they have fallen into disbelief because of it.'
[Daroos fee sharh Nawaqid al Islaam p. 152-156]
3 – Wearing an Engagement Ring
This enters under the saying of the Messenger – sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam:
'Indeed incantations, amulets and Tiwalah [1] (a form of magic) are Shirk.'
Collected by Ahmad and Abu Dawood.
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Uthaymeen -rahimullaah – gave the example that an engagement ring is a Tiwalah and he explained:
'If the people believe that it can benefit or harm, then with this intention it is from the minor Shirk, and even if this intention is not there – and this is highly unlikely that he does not have this intention – it is resemblance of the Christians since it is taken from them.'
[Al-Qawl al-Mufeed ala Kitaab al Tawheed 1 /228-229]
4 – Wearing Brass Bracelets to Battle Against Rheumatism
Shaykh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz – rahimullaah – said regarding these type of bracelets after having exhausted all the evidences:
'The opinion which I hold in this issue is leaving these previously mentioned bracelets and not to use them; this is to block the path leading to Shirk, to terminate the aspect of any Fitnah with these bracelets and to incline to them, also that souls become attached to them.
Also, in having the incentive in turning the Muslim with his heart to Allaah -Subhanahu- and to have trust in Him, and reliance on Him sufficing with the means which are in accordance with the Sharia' and their allowance is well known with committing Shirk.'
[Majmoo' Fatawa ash-Shaykh Ibn Baaz vol.1 p.207]
All Praise belongs to Allaah, may His peace and blessings be upon our final Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions and all those who follow his guidance.
[1] See for a further explanation:
https://followingthesunnah.wordpress.com/2008/05/18/part-25-ahadeeth-of-tawheed-from-the-aspectsof-shirk/
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package org.springsource.loaded.ri.test;

import static org.springsource.loaded.ri.test.AbstractReflectionTests.newInstance;
import static org.springsource.loaded.test.SpringLoadedTests.runOnInstance;

import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.springsource.loaded.test.infra.Result;
import org.springsource.loaded.test.infra.ResultException;
import org.springsource.loaded.testgen.ExploreAllChoicesRunner;
import org.springsource.loaded.testgen.GenerativeSpringLoadedTest;
import org.springsource.loaded.testgen.RejectedChoice;

/**
 * Test Class.getDeclaredConstructors and Class.getConstructors
 *
 * @author kdvolder
 */
@RunWith(ExploreAllChoicesRunner.class)
// @PredictResult
public class ClassGetConstructorsTest extends GenerativeSpringLoadedTest {

	// Needed to run the tests (non-changing parameters)
	private Class<?> callerClazz;

	private Object callerInstance;

	//	private Set<String> signatures;

	// Parameters that change for different test runs
	private Class<?> targetClass; //One class chosen to focus test on

	private String targetMethodName;

	@Override
	protected String getTargetPackage() {
		return "reflection.constructors";
	}

	@Override
	protected void chooseTestParameters() throws RejectedChoice, Exception {
		targetMethodName = "call" + choice("GetDeclaredConstructors", "GetConstructors");
		toStringValue.append(targetMethodName + ": ");

		if (choice()) {
			targetClass = targetClass("java.lang.String");
		}
		else {
			targetClass = targetClass("ClassWithConstructors", choice("", "002"));
		}

		callerClazz = loadClassVersion("reflection.ClassInvoker", "");
		callerInstance = newInstance(callerClazz);
	}

	@Override
	public Result test() throws ResultException, Exception {
		try {
			Result r = runOnInstance(callerClazz, callerInstance, targetMethodName, targetClass);
			return r;
		}
		catch (ResultException e) {
			throw new Error(e);
		}
	}

	@Override
	protected void assertEqualResults(Result expected, Result actual) {
		assertEqualUnorderedToStringLists(expected, actual);
	}

}

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Managing Priorities #3: Time Units and SCIENCE!
Timelines make your goals into action plans!
Last week I showed you my favourite prioritizing methods: KISS, and the Eisenhower Matrix. So you should now have a nice crisp list of verbs and actions arranged in priority. For many people, that's the only piece they were missing: a idea of where to start. But I know that some of you still need some help. So let's get going—I've only given myself a pomodoro to write this draft!
In a perfect list you would go down the items and do them one after another like groceries. But life is messy and projects can be multi-faceted and even the best bread needs to rise. So you'll need to schedule yourself productively.
But first we need the answer to a bigger question: what's the largest unit of time that is 'no big deal'?
As an example, let's say your verb is to exercise three times a week. An hour a session is standard, right? That's three hours. But you gotta get to the gym, you need to shower, change, stretch, warm-up… ugh. It's really more like two+ hours that you've then got to find three times a week like some sort of genie. Right? The worst.
But what if we reframe the problem? Instead of three sessions, focus on the 'three hours per week'. Break that down into chunks. Finding two hours in a day three times a week is hard/impossible, but is finding 30 minutes a day to walk/climb stairs more doable? How about 15 minutes in a morning?
I talked about time units last week during the KISS portion of the exercise. That's where keeping it simple (sweetheart) really becomes powerful: if you go through your list and mark off the items that only take one or two Units to complete, you can likely get them done in the little spaces of time you don't usually think about, like while waiting for a partner to get out of the shower before heading to brunch or while you're having your coffee in the morning, or waiting for the streetcar. If you think of a 9-to-5 job (even if you're working from home, stay with me), even with an hour for lunch and two coffee breaks, that's 26 15-minute Units. It suddenly seems like much more time than you thought. And if you need a day with an easy 'win', you can do all the KISS-marked items first, getting them out of the way, and hopefully helping you feel more in control of your list in the process.
So now that you know what a Unit is, go through your list and estimate how long you think each item will take. If it helps, draw little check-boxes to indicate the units (I draw tomatoes; I'll cover the Pomodoro technique in greater detail next week). Colouring the boxes in for each Unit can be a little hit of satisfaction to keep you moving down the list.
What makes a good plan isn't just a list of priorities, it's knowing how to schedule yourself. "Goals are dreams plus a deadline" says Abraham Lincoln (source: the internet). We all have things in our lives we have to do whether we feel like doing them or not. But when we have the luxury of scheduling ourselves, we can suit ourselves on the timing, too. Whether you are a morning person or a nightowl or whatever the hell an afternoon person is, chances are there is a time of day where you feel more alert and perky. Where you want to do something. Me, I feel most creative in the mornings, so that's when I schedule anything that requires me at my most highly-functioning. Afternoons? Not so much, so usually I run errands or do my socializing. Evenings my energy is back up again, so I like to use them for smaller tasks that I didn't get done during the day or craft projects that bring joy but don't need to be a priority.
Well super great for you, you're saying to yourself. It must be fantastic being born with such innate knowledge.
It's not witchcraft, my friend, nor is it genetics. It's science.
Your homework for this week is to keep track of your moods during the day. Write it down in a little notebook or use a note-taking app, which ever makes you happier. Check in with yourself hourly or so, and rate your energy level from zombie to perky (or 1 to 5, if you prefer). It takes a few seconds to jot down the time and your rating, but over the week you'll begin to see patterns emerge. If you want to go even further and graph your days, go for it! It's amazing to see your energy levels laid out like some sort of fact and it'll help you organize your days better. But you can't organize until you take stock, so get jotting!
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