Women in Islam: “Did Islam Degrde Them?”

Bersempena dengan Pameran Minggu Penghayatan Islam ke 11 ini, team Kelas Peradaban Nabawi akan mengadakan road show di Foyer PPSP mengenai kedudukan wanita dalam Islam. Banyak input-input menarik di tapak pameran itu nanti. Semua dijemput hadir

Title : Women In Islam: “Did Islam degrade Them?”

Venue : Red Square, PPSP

Date : 30 december 2008- 1 January 2009

Time : 9 AM till 5.30 PM

See you there!!!!

Is there any Indicator in Quran to Follow Hadeeth?

Salam, before proceed to the answer, there are few question to be asked.

1) How to perform solah without guide from Hadeeth (That’s why some anti-hadeeth people did not solah.)

2) Quran asked us to pay zakat, but how much?

3) Can we perform solah naked?

So, not everything is in the quran. For Allah sent down his prophet to explain about the Quran. Quran is a manual from Allah to prophet. So, only the real owner knows what messege is really being proclaimed inside it.

That’s why Allah gives prophet al Hikmah or wisdom to explain the Quran to His people. This Hikmah is including the Hadeeth.

A similar (favour have ye already received) in that We have sent among you a Messenger of your own, rehearsing to you Our Signs, and sanctifying you, and instructing you in Scripture and Wisdom, and in new knowledge.[2:151]

Hadeeth is a collection of what prophet said, proclaim, explain or action which is recorded by the Companion of prophet. All of this is based on the Quran.

We sent not a messenger except (to teach) in the language of his (own) people, in order to make (things) clear to them. Now Allah leaves straying those whom He pleases and guides whom He pleases: and He is Exalted in power, full of Wisdom.[14:4]

Before certain thing is accepted as an authentic hadeeth, a series of knowledge need to be learnt in order to choose which hadeeth is really from Rasulullah and which is not. This is because, many people use to lie in the name of prophet for their own benefit.

However, our prejudice that all the hadeeth is just an invention can not be an excuse for us not to follow the Hadeeth. We must! We follow the Hadeeth because the root come from the prophet and what comes from prophet is from Allah. By following it, we obtain mercy from Allah

And obey Allah and the Messenger; that ye may obtain mercy. [3:132]

And Allah surely dislikes Muslim who disobeys Him and his messenger. So decision is in our hands. What else is your excuse for not following the Hadeeth?

Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger": But if they turn back, Allah loveth not those who reject Faith.[3:32]

Let us not be a loser who regret at the end of the day. Losers are so ego for not following the truth reveals by the prophet. And Allah already warns this people.

The Day that their faces will be turned upside down in the Fire, they will say: "Woe to us! Would that we had obeyed Allah and obeyed the Messenger!"[3:66]

So, as a conclusion; obey Allah and his messenger. All verse quoted above clearly give meanings for us to follow the Hadeeth which is a collection of prophet says, action, and instruction. One more verse for our consideration is here

It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom,- although they had been, before, in manifest error;- [62:2]

T-Q

p/s: Any comment, correction, addition or better answer regarding this topic please contact me as I’m preparing a complete scheme to encounter anti-hadeeth group now.

Bro Muhamad Na’im
www.jacknaim.blogspot.com

Bengkel Dakwah "Buiding Bridge Reaching Hearts"

Berikut adalah program terdekat Kelas Peradaban Nabawi iaitu bengkel dakwah. Tentatif program boleh dirujuk di Surau Nurani (Putera dan puteri) serta masjid Murni

Bengkel Dakwah Kelas Peradaban Nabawi:

Building Bridge

Reaching Hearts…

Tarikh : 3 Januari 2009

Masa : 8.30 AM- 5.30 PM

Tempat : DK 7 PPSP,

USM Kampus Kesihatan

Penceramah :

1) Bro Engku Ahmad Fauzi, IIS Foundation

2) Bro Mas Yuri Mahyiddin, FCR Alumni

Bayaran : RM 10 (Refreshment, Makan Tengah Hari, Sijil)

Sebarang pertanyaan @ Pendaftaran Hubungi: Muhamad Na’im, M3 (0135955526)

Herfiana Mohd Rapi, M1 (0195401382)

Azimah Yusoff, Nursing3 (012-4638528)

Hijab for Women in the Quran.

This question is from ex-Missionary who reverted to Islam.


And if we want to use it only during prayers, and reading of the Holy Qur'an, does it make us sinners if we choose not to use a hijab at other times? Cause I use the scarf to honour God and humble myself when I come in prayer. I am not at ease using the Hijab at normal times. I want to know what the Qur'an says about the hijab. Please advise me. I don't quite relate to hadiths cause I prefer to use the main scripture - The Holy Qur'an to confirm God's words on it.

Answer:

First of all, I congratulate you for being able to cover the aurat during prayer and reading Holy Quran. Your condition is quite different since you newly reverted to Islam. It means that you have to wear the hijab slowly. Do not force yourself too much and stress yourself to wear the Hijab. Do the best as you can. In this condition, you are giving Rukhsah (to make thing easy) but when you have strong faith then it’s compulsary to wear Hijab.

Okay, let us see what the definition of the Aurat is first before we go to the scope whether we need to cover it with Hijaab or not. Aurat can be define as

1) Something causing shame when exposed
2) Something that is not worth to be exposed
3) Parts of body which is compulsary to be covered.

Aurat is further divided into three which is the body which need to be covered, voice and time where children should ask permission before entering their parent’s room. But, by regards of your question, I only answer the aurat of body that should be covered. And the question whether there is a specific verse regarding it then the answer is yes. The first one is based on Q24:31

And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and protect their private parts and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna….[ Q24:31]

During that time, women already wearing scarf because of continuation from the religion of Hanif, Judaism and Christianity. However, this verse is to correct the way of covering the Hijab because in Judaism, they just put the scarf over their head to cover the hair but not the other part. So Allah commands the women to draw their veils over the Juyubihinna.The interpretetion of Juyubihinna is different among the scholar base on the level of their faith. However, all of them agree that Juyubihinna is every part of women body except Palm of hand and face. But the wife of prophet, Ayesha considers the face as Juyubihinna as well. That’s why she tears a piece of cloth and covers her face except the eyes when hear prophet recite this verse.

The second verse is based on Q33:59

O prophet! Tell your wives and your daughter and the women of the believers to draw their cloack all over their bodies. That will be better, that they should be known so as not to be annoyed.

There is exception for a women to not to cover their aurat.

And as for women past child-bearing who do not expect wed-lock, it is no sin on them if they discard their outer clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain is better for them (Q24:60)

But, nowadays, even an old lady can get raped. So, this condition has enforced the women even in their menapousal age to cover their body in order to protect them.

So the purpose of wearing Hijab is to protect dignity of the women. The sense of covering the aurat is something naturally occurs in Human. The best example is when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, thei clothes was taken off. So they straightly cover their body with the leaves from Heaven.

So, the conclusion is that it is compulsary to wear Hijab and sinful for not to wear it. But remember, there is no sin that Allah can not forgive except the sins of associating him with his creatures. But, even though God will forgive your sins, it doest mean that this is a license for you not to cover the aurat. Following God commands will determine how faithful you are. And, lastly. Just give your best shot okay. The most important for you now is to strenghten your faith. I’m sure that once you truly believe in Islam than you will automatically cover yourself with Hijab. InshaALLAH.

Of Jesus Being the “Word of Allah”, “Sign of Allah” and “Spirit of Allah”

Of Jesus Being the “Word of Allah”, “Sign of Allah” and “Spirit of Allah”
By: Brother Muhamad Na’im, FCR Alumni

Christian Claims that Jesus is:

“Jesus, Son of Mary was a Messenger of Allah and His Word” which He bestowed on Mary and a spirit created by Him (Q4:171)

“That is easy for Me (Allah): And to appoint him as a sign to Mankind and a Mercy from Us” (Q19:21)

Explainantion:

Word of Allah or “Kalimattullah” means the help that Allah gives to His prophet (Q7:158), His unlimited power over knowledge (Q18:109, Q31:27), His words as command in Holy Scriptures (Q7:158) and Quran (Q42:24) and His power to create thing over the normal process or to create His Messenger like the creation of Jesus (Q4:171) and Adam (Q2:37)

Signs mean anything that indicates the presence, existence or divinity of Allah. Among his signs including the scientific miracles like the creation of universe which explain the Big Bang Theory, the embryology and also the creation of Jesus like Q19:21.

Meanwhile, spirit is somethings created by Allah which we were given a very limited knowledge regarding it (Q 17:85). What is known to us that spirit underlying his creation. Angel compose of Spirit (Q19:17) and he breath spirit into man (Q32:9). We human, does not know how Allah gives spirit to His creation. For example in man, after the natural embryo development complete, Then Allah will breathe his spirit. But, exception occur in the creation of Adam (Q38:72) and Jesus (4:171) whereby Adam is created from dust and Jesus was conceived with no paternal genes.

By the definition itself, those three words not just specifically refer to Jesus. For the fact is, Allah already give full explaination regarding the creation of Jesus Christ based on the Q4:171 itself. The confusion arises when they quote it mistakenly instead of quoting the whole verse correctly. The verse clearly defined that Jesus is spirit from Allah but not Spirit of Allah. The verse Q4:171 is actually a critic from Allah for Christian that deviates from the fact that Jesus is His Messenger. The context of the verse is as follow

O People of the Scripture! Do not exceed the limits in your religion, nor say of Allah aught but the truth. The Messiah, son of Mary was a Messenger of Allah and His Word, which he bestowed on Mary and a spirit, created by Him; so believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not: “Three!” Cease! Better for you. For Allah is One Ilah, glorified is He above having a son. To Him belong all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is All-sufficient as a disposer of Affair. (Q4:171)

1. Allah commands the Christian not to exceed the limit in their religion which means cannot hide the deviation in their religion, adding something new into religion and not to hide the truth.
2. They can not put false accusation on Allah and never worship anything except Allah.
3. Allah reminds the Christian that Jesus is a word from Him. Whenever he wants thing to be done, he just say Kun (be) and it will be as instructed by Him. That does not means that He becomes man.
4. The real interpretation of the verse regarding the Spirit of Allah is that the spirit who is conceived by Mary is giving by Him not that the Spirit of Him entering the wombs of Mary.
5. Christians are commanded to worship Allah alone and follow his Messenger. They should stop proclaiming the concept of Trinity which is absolutely wrong.
6. They are strictly forbidden to mention that Allah has offspring.
7. They are forbidden to take any other protector than Him including Jesus Christ.

Christian use this verse to create confusion among the Muslim just to support their believe base on the verse John 1:1

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”

The title of prophet does not means that it is exclusively belong to that prophet only. For examples, Abraham is reffered as Khaleelullah (friends of Allah) but it does not means that other prophets are not the friends of Allah. Mosses is reffered as Kaleemullah (God spoke to Him) But, this does not means that God did not speaks to other prophets. The same thing applied here. “Kalimatullah” means the word from Allah or exactly referred as “messenger of Allah”. Hence, Jesus is not the only messenger of Allah.

Other prophet reffering as word of Allah is John the Baptist. After Zechariah did not have offspring although he is old, He prays hardly to Allah. Then Allah bless him with John the Baptist which Allah refer his birth as miricle as Jesus Birth. (Kun Fa Ya Kun) When Allah wants something, he just says “Be!” and it will Be. (From Q3:38-39)

Reference:

1) 10 Most Common Questions Asked by Christian about Islam, Dr Zakir Abdul Karim Naik.
2) Keterangan dan Petunjuk Tentang Nabi Isa a.s.di Dalam al-Qur'an dan Hadits, Abu Rifqah.
3) The Noble Quran “English Translation of Meanings and Commentary”
4) King James Version Bible.

When did Allah use We and I (lay man term answer)

Re: (fcr alumni) What is the difference?? extra question...

I will answer this Question base on your answer and the verses that you post.. Easy explanation. One thing that you miss is that the plural of”We" can also use to symbolize the plurality of power. Take a look a Queen Elizabeth. What is her position to be identified her as We? It's because of her position as the England Queen. So As Allah, whenever he speaks of His Authorization.

So in the Holy Quran, whenever Allah speaks personally with prophet Muhammad, He will use 'I". Whenever He explained to Prophet Muhammad about His Power, of He created this and that, he will use "We". Allah also use "I" in the story that is being told by Him to prophet (also means that he personally speak with the prophet) Take a look at the verse and extra question posted by Bro Mas Yuri.

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Dan demisesungguhnya! Allah telah mengambil perjanjian setia Bani Israil (supaya merekamenjunjung perintahNya dan menjauhi laranganNya), dan Kami telah utuskan dari kalangan mereka dua belasketua (untuk memimpin golongan masing-masing); dan Allah berfirman (kepadamereka): "Bahawa Aku adalah beserta kamu (memerhati segala-galanya). Demisesungguhnya jika kamu dirikan sembahyang, serta kamu tunaikan zakat, dan kamuberiman dengan segala Rasul (utusanku) serta menolong bantu mereka (dalammenegakkan agama Allah), dan kamu pinjamkan Allah (dengan sedekah dan berbuatbaik pada jalanNya) secara pinjaman yang baik (bukan kerana riak dan mencarikeuntungan dunia), sudah tentu Aku akan ampunkandosa-dosa kamu, dan Aku akan masukkan kamu ke dalam Syurga yangmengalir di bawahnya beberapa sungai. Oleh itu, sesiapa yang kufur ingkar diantara kamu sesudah yang demikian, maka sesungguhnya sesatlah ia dari jalanyang betul" 5:12

Also can read 7:145-146, 156; 21:25; 29:8; 31:14; 32:13; 68:44 & 70:40

So, the question is:-
When Allah use "We" and when Allah use "I" to describe Himself? Is that any certain or specific condition or situation? Tq

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In the above verse, The first "we" is when God explain His power producing 12 leaders. The next "I" refer to Allah talks to them in a friendly manner.

In 7:145-147
"We" is used to refer on how powerful of him to Give Torah to Mosses. (we know that torah contains of His Law to the Israeliat" Then He use "I" when speaking to Mosses. and in verse 7:147 Allah again use the word 'We' to symbolize his power of creating and giving His Signs (ayat) . And again in the Verse 7:156, the same pattern repeated.

In Q25:26
The first “We” symbolize his power of sending the prophet. The second “We” used to explain his Power of giving the prophet His Messege. Then after it, he use the word “I” to show his affection speaking with the prophet.

The explaination for other verse is also the same. You can see the pattern of the verse is the same. So Allah will use

“We”
-To describe his Power of creating something
-To describe His power of sending the prophet.
-To describe His power over his Signs (Ayat)
-To Commands or instrust big issues.

“I”
-when He speaking of affection towards His creatures.
-When He speaks with prophet that shows his Love to the prophet.
-When He speaks personally with Muhammad and other prophet. (i.e mentioning his power, creation or signs)

Why did Allah use We in the Quran (By Bro Edry)

When Allah use "We" and when Allah use "I" to describe Himself? Is that any certain or specific condition or situation?

Syaikh Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid answered:

It is a feature of literary style in Arabic that a person may refer to himself by the pronoun nahnu (we) for respect or glorification. He may also use the word ana (I), indicating one person, or the third person huwa (he). All three styles are used in the Qur’an, where Allaah addresses the Arabs in their own tongue. (Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 4/143).

“Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, sometimes refers to Himself in the singular, by name or by use of a pronoun, and sometimes by use of the plural, as in the phrase (interpretation of the meaning): ‘Verily, We have given you a manifest victory” [al-Fath 48:1], and other similar phrases. But Allaah never refers to Himself by use of the dual, because the plural refers to the respect that He deserves, and may refer to His names and attributes, whereas the dual refers to a specific number (and nothing else), and He is far above that.” (Al-‘Aqeedah al-Tadmuriyyah by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah, p. 75).

These words, innaa (“Verily We”) and nahnu (“We”), and other forms of the plural, may be used by one person speaking on behalf of a group, or they may be used by one person for purposes of respect or glorification, as is done by some monarchs when they issue statements or decrees in which they say “We have decided…” etc. [This is known in English as “The Royal We” – Translator]. In such cases, only one person is speaking but the plural is used for respect. The One Who is more deserving of respect than any other is Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, so when He says in the Qur’an innaa (“Verily We”) and nahnu (“We”), it is for respect and glorification, not to indicate plurality of numbers.

If an aayah of this type is causing confusion, it is essential to refer to the clear, unambiguous aayaat for clarification, and if a Christian, for example, insists on taking ayaat such as “Verily, We: it is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e., the Qur’an)” [al-Hijr 15:9 – interpretation of the meaning] as proof of divine plurality, we may refute this claim by quoting such clear and unambiguous aayaat as (interpretation of the meanings): “And your god is One God, there is none who has the right to be worshipped but He, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful” [al-Baqarah 2:163] and “Say: He is Allaah, the One” [al-Ikhlaas 112:1] – and other aayaat which can only be interpreted in one way.

Thus confusion will be dispelled for the one who is seeking the truth. Every time Allaah uses the plural to refer to Himself, it is based on the respect and honour that He deserves, and on the great number of His names and attributes, and on the great number of His troops and angels.” (Reference: Al-‘Aqeedah al-Tadmuriyyah by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah, p. 109). And Allaah knows best.

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/606

Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi answered:

In the Qur’an you will see that often the first person singular such as I or My is used, when Allah speaks about His love, care and closeness and forgiveness for His servants. In a similar way the first person plural is often used when Allah speaks about His power, majesty, glory, great deeds or when He speaks about His anger and wrath for the sinners and criminals. (This is, of course, the general use. Sometime the reverse is also the case, depending on the context of the Surah.)

http://www.islam101.com/tauheed/AllahWE.htm

Why God did not forgive the Sin of Satan

In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful. This question is asked by one sister in Islam and publishes by Bro Mas Yuri FCR Yahoo group. This is a very good question and obviously this sister is a seeker of truth. So I would like to share it with everybody.

We Muslim always believe that God Is Love and can forgive every sins except the Sins of Shirk (Q4:48) but why Allah did not forgive the sin of Satan for not paying respect to Adam PBUH? In order to understand this situation, we need to go back to the time when Allah created Adam as the first man.

Satan did not respect Adam for only one reason. He thinks that he is more honor compared to Adam as he was created from fire compare to Adam which was created from dust. This is what we call as jealousy and ego.

For example, Just take a look at your friend who has an ego characteristic. They will argue with you so hard even though knowing that they are wrong and their point is useless. So as Satan( instead he is more egoistic compared to man), he knows everything about Allah but yet he did not want to acknowledge Adam. It is not that Allah didn’t give him chance to repent but he refuse to do it. And in fact, he knows that the punishment for the rebellion to God is Hell fire but he still with his decision. To make you understand this, let us review what the Quran said:

Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I am about to create man from clay: "When I have fashioned him (in due proportion) and breathed into him of My spirit, fall ye down in obeisance unto him."So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together: Not so Iblis: he was haughty, and became one of those who reject Faith. (Allah) said: "O Iblis! What prevents thee from prostrating thyself to one whom I have created with my hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) ones?" (Iblis) said: "I am better than he: thou createdst me from fire, and him thou createdst from clay." (Allah) said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art rejected, accursed. "And My curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgement." (Iblis) said: "O my Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are raised." (Allah) said: "Respite then is granted thee- "Till the Day of the Time Appointed." (Iblis) said: "Then, by Thy power, I will put them all in the wrong,- "Except Thy Servants amongst them, sincere and purified (by Thy Grace)." (Allah) said: "Then it is just and fitting- and I say what is just and fitting- "That I will certainly fill Hell with thee and those that follow thee,- every one." (Q38:71-85)

So from there, it is already clear that Satan knows himself wrong and sins against Allah. It is him who stubborn enough to repent. Meanwhile, Adam and Eve repent themselves after do wrong to Allah and Allah forgive them..

Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord Turned towards him; for He is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful. (2:37)

But his Lord chose him (for His Grace): He turned to him, and gave him Guidance. (20:122)

The question also rise again, why did he let people go astray and let the people follow the footstep of Satan? HE indeed give the clear answer and even Satan answer that question. Satan will lead astray people from the true path of Allah by the power of Allah. It is because, Satan himself is powerless. Then Allah said, people will go astray except those who is sincere in finding the truth and have faith in Allah and Islam. Allah keep sending us His messenger to remind us about the way to Him. [To be continued in post: If Allah is The Most Gracious and Merciful, Then why he Create Hell Fire?)

By: Bro Muhamad Na'im Ab Razak (Jacknaim)
FCR Alumni, IIS Foundation
www.jacknaim.blogspot.com