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Sunday, November 18, 2012
FASTING IN MONTH OF MUHARRAM AND AASHURA
Fasting in the month of Muharram and Ashura
The virtue of Muharram is that the fasts during this month are second in excellence to the fasts of Ramadhaan. Although every day and every month belongs to Allaah Ta’ala, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم has mentioned that Muharram is Allaah’s month. By saying this, Rasulullaah وسلم صلى الله عليه intended to emphasise the added auspiciousness of this month. Hadhrat Abu Hurayra (R.A) reports that Rasulullaah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said, “After the fasts of Ramadhaan, the best fasts are those observed during Allaah’s month of Muharram.” (Tirmidhi Vol 1 Pg 157. Imam Tirmidhi has stated that the hadith is authentic).
The 10th of Muharram is a significant day in Islamic history. Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to fast on this day and commanded the Sahabah (R.A) to also fast. The fast of this day was initially Waajib (compulsory), but the compulsion was waived when the fasts of Ramadhaan were made Fardh. The Muslims then had a choice to either fast on this day or not to fast. However, the virtues of this fast have been expounded in the Ahadeeth. Among these is the virtue that the previous year’s sins are forgiven. Hadhrat Abu Qataadah (R.A) narrated that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said “I have strong hope that Allaah Ta’ala will forgive the previous year’s sins for fasting on the day of Aashura.” (Tirmidhi Vol.1 Pg.151)
Note: The sins referred to here are minor sins. Taubah is required to secure forgiveness for major sins.
Initially the Muslims only fasted on the 10th of Muharram but before the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم passed away; Rasulullah mentioned that if he were alive the next year, he would fast on the 9th as well. Sadly, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم did not live to see the following Muharram. Hadhrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (R.A) narrates that Rasulullah صلى الله
عليه وسلم fasted on the day of Aashura and instructed the Muslims to fast as well. When the Muslims told Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم that the Jews and the Christians revere this day, he replied, “If I am alive next year, Inshaa’Allaah I shall fast on the 9th as well.” However, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم passed away before the next year. (Muslim Vol.1 Pg.359) Therefore, for Muslims that wish to fast, it is necessary to do so on the 9th and 10th of Muharram or on the 10th and 11th of Muharram as mentioned in certain narrations. Certain narrations also mention that one should fast a day before Aashura and a day after, it is therefore more virtuous to fast on all 3 days the 9th, 10th and 11th of Muharram. Sheikh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlawi (Rahmatullahi Alay) has also mentioned the above mentioned tarteeb (ranks regarding the fasting of Aashura) in the footnotes of Tirmidhi, titled “Lam’aat”. (Tirmidhi Vol.1 Pg.157 footnotes)
Note: To fast on only the 10th is Makrooh Tanzihi (i.e. an act disliked by the Shari’ah) (Durrul Mukhtaar Vol.2 Pg.91 Rashidia)
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A) reports that when Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم came to Madina, he noticed that the Jews fasted on the day of Aashura. When he asked them the reason for this, they replied, “This is a great day. It was on this day that Allaah Ta’ala delivered the Bani Israa’eel from their enemy. On this day Allah Ta’ala granted victory to Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) and the Bani Israa’eel. We fast because of the distinction of this day.” Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم then said to the Jews, “We are closer to Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) than you.” Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم also observed this fast and instructed the Muslims to follow suit. (Bukhari Vol.1 Pg.268 & 562)
Spending freely on one’s Family Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (R.A) mentions that Rasulullah صلى الله
عليه وسلم said: “Allaah Ta’ala will grant prosperity throughout the year to the person who spends freely on his family on the day of Aashura.” (Tabraani, Bayhaqi).
Correction of Belief
The virtue of the day of Aashura (10th of Muharram), its importance and the reason for its significance have already come to our knowledge. The reason is that Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) and the Bani Israa’eel were rescued from Fir’oun and his army on this day. As a token of gratitude, Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) fasted on this day. In emulation, Rasulullaah وسلم صلى الله عليه also fasted on this day and instructed the Muslims to do the same. While the compulsion to fast on this day has been waived, the fast has still been retained in the Shari’ah as an optional but highly commendable deed. It is perhaps because of this same incident that people are encouraged to spend freely on their families on this day. Allaah Ta’ala knows best.
(SOME FAMOUS VIRTUES OF THE DAY OF ASHURA THAT ARE NOT CORRECT)
That the repentance of Hadhrat Aadam (A.S) was accepted on this day.
That the ark of Hadhrat Nooh (A.S) settled on Mount Judi on this day.
That Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) was saved from the fire on this day.
That on this day Allaah Ta’ala sent the ram to be sacrificed in place of Hadhrat Isma’eel (A.S).
That on this day Allaah Ta’ala returned Hadhrat Yusuf (A.S) to his father Hadhart Ya’qoob (A.S).
Is there any special salaah to be performed on this day..
A grave Misconception Many people believe that the significance of Muharram and Aashura is linked to the martyrdom of Hadhrat Husain (R.A). This belief is erroneous. The Shari’ah of Rasulullaah صلى الله عليه وسلم was perfected during his very lifetime. How can any aspect of the Shari’ah then pivot on an incident that took place long after the demise of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم ? In fact, it occurred many years after the period of the four Khulafa Raashideen (the four righteous Khalifs). Conclusion Everything said above has made it evident that the day of Aashura (10th of Muharram) is especially important because it was the day in which Hadhrat Musa (A.S) and the Bani Israa’eel were saved while Fir’oun and his army were drowned. It is also because of this that the fast is observed on this day. Everything else pertaining to its importance is unfounded. No injunction of the Shari’ah pertaining to this day is related to the martyrdom of Hadhrat Husain (R.A). There are no special salaahs to be performed and no special foods that have to be prepared either.
(Source:Muharram and Aashura virtues and laws by: Sheikul Hadith Hadhrat Moulana Fazlur Rahman Saheb Azmi)
The virtue of Muharram is that the fasts during this month are second in excellence to the fasts of Ramadhaan. Although every day and every month belongs to Allaah Ta’ala, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم has mentioned that Muharram is Allaah’s month. By saying this, Rasulullaah وسلم صلى الله عليه intended to emphasise the added auspiciousness of this month. Hadhrat Abu Hurayra (R.A) reports that Rasulullaah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said, “After the fasts of Ramadhaan, the best fasts are those observed during Allaah’s month of Muharram.” (Tirmidhi Vol 1 Pg 157. Imam Tirmidhi has stated that the hadith is authentic).
The 10th of Muharram is a significant day in Islamic history. Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to fast on this day and commanded the Sahabah (R.A) to also fast. The fast of this day was initially Waajib (compulsory), but the compulsion was waived when the fasts of Ramadhaan were made Fardh. The Muslims then had a choice to either fast on this day or not to fast. However, the virtues of this fast have been expounded in the Ahadeeth. Among these is the virtue that the previous year’s sins are forgiven. Hadhrat Abu Qataadah (R.A) narrated that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم
said “I have strong hope that Allaah Ta’ala will forgive the previous year’s sins for fasting on the day of Aashura.” (Tirmidhi Vol.1 Pg.151)
Note: The sins referred to here are minor sins. Taubah is required to secure forgiveness for major sins.
Initially the Muslims only fasted on the 10th of Muharram but before the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم passed away; Rasulullah mentioned that if he were alive the next year, he would fast on the 9th as well. Sadly, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم did not live to see the following Muharram. Hadhrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (R.A) narrates that Rasulullah صلى الله
عليه وسلم fasted on the day of Aashura and instructed the Muslims to fast as well. When the Muslims told Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم that the Jews and the Christians revere this day, he replied, “If I am alive next year, Inshaa’Allaah I shall fast on the 9th as well.” However, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم passed away before the next year. (Muslim Vol.1 Pg.359) Therefore, for Muslims that wish to fast, it is necessary to do so on the 9th and 10th of Muharram or on the 10th and 11th of Muharram as mentioned in certain narrations. Certain narrations also mention that one should fast a day before Aashura and a day after, it is therefore more virtuous to fast on all 3 days the 9th, 10th and 11th of Muharram. Sheikh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlawi (Rahmatullahi Alay) has also mentioned the above mentioned tarteeb (ranks regarding the fasting of Aashura) in the footnotes of Tirmidhi, titled “Lam’aat”. (Tirmidhi Vol.1 Pg.157 footnotes)
Note: To fast on only the 10th is Makrooh Tanzihi (i.e. an act disliked by the Shari’ah) (Durrul Mukhtaar Vol.2 Pg.91 Rashidia)
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A) reports that when Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم came to Madina, he noticed that the Jews fasted on the day of Aashura. When he asked them the reason for this, they replied, “This is a great day. It was on this day that Allaah Ta’ala delivered the Bani Israa’eel from their enemy. On this day Allah Ta’ala granted victory to Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) and the Bani Israa’eel. We fast because of the distinction of this day.” Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم then said to the Jews, “We are closer to Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) than you.” Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم also observed this fast and instructed the Muslims to follow suit. (Bukhari Vol.1 Pg.268 & 562)
Spending freely on one’s Family Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (R.A) mentions that Rasulullah صلى الله
عليه وسلم said: “Allaah Ta’ala will grant prosperity throughout the year to the person who spends freely on his family on the day of Aashura.” (Tabraani, Bayhaqi).
Correction of Belief
The virtue of the day of Aashura (10th of Muharram), its importance and the reason for its significance have already come to our knowledge. The reason is that Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) and the Bani Israa’eel were rescued from Fir’oun and his army on this day. As a token of gratitude, Hadhrat Moosa (A.S) fasted on this day. In emulation, Rasulullaah وسلم صلى الله عليه also fasted on this day and instructed the Muslims to do the same. While the compulsion to fast on this day has been waived, the fast has still been retained in the Shari’ah as an optional but highly commendable deed. It is perhaps because of this same incident that people are encouraged to spend freely on their families on this day. Allaah Ta’ala knows best.
(SOME FAMOUS VIRTUES OF THE DAY OF ASHURA THAT ARE NOT CORRECT)
That the repentance of Hadhrat Aadam (A.S) was accepted on this day.
That the ark of Hadhrat Nooh (A.S) settled on Mount Judi on this day.
That Hadhrat Ibraheem (A.S) was saved from the fire on this day.
That on this day Allaah Ta’ala sent the ram to be sacrificed in place of Hadhrat Isma’eel (A.S).
That on this day Allaah Ta’ala returned Hadhrat Yusuf (A.S) to his father Hadhart Ya’qoob (A.S).
Is there any special salaah to be performed on this day..
A grave Misconception Many people believe that the significance of Muharram and Aashura is linked to the martyrdom of Hadhrat Husain (R.A). This belief is erroneous. The Shari’ah of Rasulullaah صلى الله عليه وسلم was perfected during his very lifetime. How can any aspect of the Shari’ah then pivot on an incident that took place long after the demise of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم ? In fact, it occurred many years after the period of the four Khulafa Raashideen (the four righteous Khalifs). Conclusion Everything said above has made it evident that the day of Aashura (10th of Muharram) is especially important because it was the day in which Hadhrat Musa (A.S) and the Bani Israa’eel were saved while Fir’oun and his army were drowned. It is also because of this that the fast is observed on this day. Everything else pertaining to its importance is unfounded. No injunction of the Shari’ah pertaining to this day is related to the martyrdom of Hadhrat Husain (R.A). There are no special salaahs to be performed and no special foods that have to be prepared either.
(Source:Muharram and Aashura virtues and laws by: Sheikul Hadith Hadhrat Moulana Fazlur Rahman Saheb Azmi)
Friday, December 30, 2011
CELEBRATION OF NEW YEAR IN ISLAM
CELEBRATION OF NEW YEAR IN ISLAM
(1) FOR CELEBRATION THERE IS ONLY TWO OCCAISION IN ISLAM ONE IS EED UL FITR AND SECOND IS EED UZ ZUHA.
(2) WISHING TO SOME ONE IN HIS HAPPY MOMENTS IS PERMISSSIBLE TO SAY “MUBARAK HO “ OR “ALLAH BARKAT DE “ THERE IS A DUA FOR GROOM AND BRIDE “BLESS UPON BOTH OF YOU FROM ALMIGHTY ALLAH, HE MAY BRING YOU TOGETHER WITH KHAIR .
TALKING IN LIGHT OF ABOVE GUIDE LINE IN ISLAM, THE NEW YEAR IS NO WHERE TO CELEBRATE OR TO WISH OTHERS. SO THERE IS NO AVIDENCE TO CELIBRATE THE NEW YEAR OR TO WISH IT.
A LAYMAN CAN UNDERSTAND THAT DAYS ARE COMING AND GOING THERE IS NO SPECILITY IN STARTING NEW YEAR, DAYS, WEEKS AND YEARS ARE ALL SIMPLE PARAMETRES TO COUNT TIME AND DAYS.
ON THE OTHER SIDE IF WE CONSIDER THERE WILL BE RESEMBLANCE WITH OTHERS. LIKE JEWS CELEBRATE THIS DAY AS RELIGIOUS DAY SO THAY CLOSES OFFICES AND SHOPS AT THAT DAY TO CELEBRATE. AND CRISTIAN FOLLOWED IT IN THE SAME WAY. THEY ADOPTED IT IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT IS NOW UNDERSTOOD AS CELEBRATION OF CRISTIAN.
I AM VERY SORRY FOR THOSE MUSLIMS WHO ADOPTED IT TO CELEBRATE OR TO WISH OTHERS. THEY SAYS HAPPY NEW YEAR BY TELEPHONE, SEND SMSES MAIL BY POST AND SOME OF THEM DANCE, GO IN CLUBS TO CELEBRATE IT.
YESTERDAY AND BEFORE THAT I SAW SOME CELEBRATION PICTURES IN NEWS PAPERS. I WAS SURPRISED THAT I SAW GIRLS JUST IN MINIMUM CLOTHES THEY WERE DANCING ON THE STAGE.
ISLAM PROHIBITS THAT STRICTLY. RASULULLAH SAWS SAYS THAT”ABDULLAH BIN ABBAS RD NARRATED THOSE WHO ACT LIKE OTHER NATIONS (RELIGIONS) IN THEIR PIRTICULAR ACTIONS OF RELIGION THEY ARE LIKE THEM.
SO REQUEST TO ALL MY MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND ALSO I APPEAL TO MY HINDU BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT WE MAY STOP THIS ACTION AND PROTECT OUR SOCIETY FROM INDULGING IN THIS SHAMEFULL MANNER. OUR NEW GENARATION HAS STARTED TO BE AFFECTED BY WESTERN EVILS. AND IT IS BAD FOR OUR BOTH SOCIETY. WE CANNOT LET THEM ALLOW BECOMING FREE FROM ALL OUR VIRTUES WHICH CAME FROM OUR FORE FATHERS.
WASSALAM
Mufti Abdulqayyum
31th Dec
(1) FOR CELEBRATION THERE IS ONLY TWO OCCAISION IN ISLAM ONE IS EED UL FITR AND SECOND IS EED UZ ZUHA.
(2) WISHING TO SOME ONE IN HIS HAPPY MOMENTS IS PERMISSSIBLE TO SAY “MUBARAK HO “ OR “ALLAH BARKAT DE “ THERE IS A DUA FOR GROOM AND BRIDE “BLESS UPON BOTH OF YOU FROM ALMIGHTY ALLAH, HE MAY BRING YOU TOGETHER WITH KHAIR .
TALKING IN LIGHT OF ABOVE GUIDE LINE IN ISLAM, THE NEW YEAR IS NO WHERE TO CELEBRATE OR TO WISH OTHERS. SO THERE IS NO AVIDENCE TO CELIBRATE THE NEW YEAR OR TO WISH IT.
A LAYMAN CAN UNDERSTAND THAT DAYS ARE COMING AND GOING THERE IS NO SPECILITY IN STARTING NEW YEAR, DAYS, WEEKS AND YEARS ARE ALL SIMPLE PARAMETRES TO COUNT TIME AND DAYS.
ON THE OTHER SIDE IF WE CONSIDER THERE WILL BE RESEMBLANCE WITH OTHERS. LIKE JEWS CELEBRATE THIS DAY AS RELIGIOUS DAY SO THAY CLOSES OFFICES AND SHOPS AT THAT DAY TO CELEBRATE. AND CRISTIAN FOLLOWED IT IN THE SAME WAY. THEY ADOPTED IT IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT IS NOW UNDERSTOOD AS CELEBRATION OF CRISTIAN.
I AM VERY SORRY FOR THOSE MUSLIMS WHO ADOPTED IT TO CELEBRATE OR TO WISH OTHERS. THEY SAYS HAPPY NEW YEAR BY TELEPHONE, SEND SMSES MAIL BY POST AND SOME OF THEM DANCE, GO IN CLUBS TO CELEBRATE IT.
YESTERDAY AND BEFORE THAT I SAW SOME CELEBRATION PICTURES IN NEWS PAPERS. I WAS SURPRISED THAT I SAW GIRLS JUST IN MINIMUM CLOTHES THEY WERE DANCING ON THE STAGE.
ISLAM PROHIBITS THAT STRICTLY. RASULULLAH SAWS SAYS THAT”ABDULLAH BIN ABBAS RD NARRATED THOSE WHO ACT LIKE OTHER NATIONS (RELIGIONS) IN THEIR PIRTICULAR ACTIONS OF RELIGION THEY ARE LIKE THEM.
SO REQUEST TO ALL MY MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND ALSO I APPEAL TO MY HINDU BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT WE MAY STOP THIS ACTION AND PROTECT OUR SOCIETY FROM INDULGING IN THIS SHAMEFULL MANNER. OUR NEW GENARATION HAS STARTED TO BE AFFECTED BY WESTERN EVILS. AND IT IS BAD FOR OUR BOTH SOCIETY. WE CANNOT LET THEM ALLOW BECOMING FREE FROM ALL OUR VIRTUES WHICH CAME FROM OUR FORE FATHERS.
WASSALAM
Mufti Abdulqayyum
31th Dec
Friday, December 16, 2011
MASURBATION IN ISLAM
Masturbation in Islam
Allah (Exalted is He) says: “And those who guard their private parts from their wives and those (slave-girls) which their right-hands own - so there is no blame upon them. Then whoever seeks beyond that (which is lawful), they are the transgressors”.
Masturbation is also considered as “seeking beyond” with reference to the Quranic verse above.
Suhail son of Sai’d (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Holy Prophet (Allah’s’ Grace & Peace be upon him) said: Whoever gives me the assurance (not to unlawfully use) what is between their jaws and their legs (i.e. the tongue and the private parts), I give them the assurance of the Heaven. (Bukhari)
Abu Hurrairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet of Allah (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said: Whoever Allah protects, from the evil (sh’r) of what is between their jaws and between their legs, will enter Paradise. [Tirimzi]
Imam Shamsuddin Zahabbi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates a Prophetic narration that, “Seven people are such that Allah has cursed them and He will not even cast a look of mercy upon them on the Day of Judgment. Allah will tell them to enter Hell with the people who are going to Hell, except those who repent.
1. One who performs the act of sodomy.
2. One upon whom the act of sodomy is performed.
3. One who does bad deeds with animals.
4. One who marries his mother or sister.
5. One who masturbates.” (The words of the hadith says these seven people but lists five - Kitab-ul-Kaba’ir p.48)
Allama Mahmood Alussi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates in Ruh-ul-Ma’ni: “Atta (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I have heard that on the Day of Judgment one group will be brought in such a way that their hands will be pregnant. I think they are the masturbators.” Allama Alussi further says: Saéed bin Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said: “Allah Exalted will inflict punishment on a group of people because they misused their private parts.” (Ruh-ul-Ma'ni p. 291)
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet of Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The person who performs marriage [nikah] with his hands (i.e. masturbates) is cursed.” (Fatawa Razaviyya, Vol. 10, p.80)
Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Holy Prophet (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said: “O group of youth! Whoever from among you can marry should do so because it keeps the gaze low and it protects the private parts. And he who cannot marry should fast because fasting breaks lust.” (Muslim – Book of Marriage)
It is written in “Durr-e-Mukhtar” (Vol. 2, Pp 109) (by Sheikh Alla’ud Din Muhammed son of Ali Haskiffi, died 1088H): ‘If there is fear of committing adultery then it is hoped that there is no punishment on the one doing this (masturbation)’. Allama (Syed Mohammed Amin Bin Abideen) Shammi, (may Allah’s mercy be upon him, died 1253H) has also argued on this quite a lot and decided that if he does this with the intention of saving himself from committing sin it will not be a sin and if he does it with the intention of enjoyment he will be a sinner.”
The Holy Prophet (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said, "No doubt the virtues wipe away the sins". Therefore a masturbator must repent sincerely with an intention that he will never commit it again and do good deeds. According to a Prophetic narration, "The one who repents is like the who does not have any sin."
Mufti Abdulqayyum
17/12/11
Allah (Exalted is He) says: “And those who guard their private parts from their wives and those (slave-girls) which their right-hands own - so there is no blame upon them. Then whoever seeks beyond that (which is lawful), they are the transgressors”.
Masturbation is also considered as “seeking beyond” with reference to the Quranic verse above.
Suhail son of Sai’d (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Holy Prophet (Allah’s’ Grace & Peace be upon him) said: Whoever gives me the assurance (not to unlawfully use) what is between their jaws and their legs (i.e. the tongue and the private parts), I give them the assurance of the Heaven. (Bukhari)
Abu Hurrairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet of Allah (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said: Whoever Allah protects, from the evil (sh’r) of what is between their jaws and between their legs, will enter Paradise. [Tirimzi]
Imam Shamsuddin Zahabbi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates a Prophetic narration that, “Seven people are such that Allah has cursed them and He will not even cast a look of mercy upon them on the Day of Judgment. Allah will tell them to enter Hell with the people who are going to Hell, except those who repent.
1. One who performs the act of sodomy.
2. One upon whom the act of sodomy is performed.
3. One who does bad deeds with animals.
4. One who marries his mother or sister.
5. One who masturbates.” (The words of the hadith says these seven people but lists five - Kitab-ul-Kaba’ir p.48)
Allama Mahmood Alussi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates in Ruh-ul-Ma’ni: “Atta (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I have heard that on the Day of Judgment one group will be brought in such a way that their hands will be pregnant. I think they are the masturbators.” Allama Alussi further says: Saéed bin Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said: “Allah Exalted will inflict punishment on a group of people because they misused their private parts.” (Ruh-ul-Ma'ni p. 291)
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet of Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The person who performs marriage [nikah] with his hands (i.e. masturbates) is cursed.” (Fatawa Razaviyya, Vol. 10, p.80)
Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Holy Prophet (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said: “O group of youth! Whoever from among you can marry should do so because it keeps the gaze low and it protects the private parts. And he who cannot marry should fast because fasting breaks lust.” (Muslim – Book of Marriage)
It is written in “Durr-e-Mukhtar” (Vol. 2, Pp 109) (by Sheikh Alla’ud Din Muhammed son of Ali Haskiffi, died 1088H): ‘If there is fear of committing adultery then it is hoped that there is no punishment on the one doing this (masturbation)’. Allama (Syed Mohammed Amin Bin Abideen) Shammi, (may Allah’s mercy be upon him, died 1253H) has also argued on this quite a lot and decided that if he does this with the intention of saving himself from committing sin it will not be a sin and if he does it with the intention of enjoyment he will be a sinner.”
The Holy Prophet (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him) said, "No doubt the virtues wipe away the sins". Therefore a masturbator must repent sincerely with an intention that he will never commit it again and do good deeds. According to a Prophetic narration, "The one who repents is like the who does not have any sin."
Mufti Abdulqayyum
17/12/11
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