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| shareefa |
| 11/28/02 at 15:47:31 |
| [slm] wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu ok so I have beed deprived of carrying out my itikaaf for the full ten days! [well atleast i had the intention right?] but today seeing as I couldnt pray or read Qur'an my whole day seems to be so empty! subhanallah I feel so sad that its the last ten days of ramadaan and i cant even make two rakats of qiyam ul lail!!! :'( does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what it IS permissible for me to do during these nights? Someone said to me that I can memorise the Qur'an as long as I didnt touch the mushaf/ book. So does that mean that I can memorise/ recite from online or with the help of a CD? If anyone had the answers t my dilemma plz could you reply with evidences, I would greatly appreciate it!!! |
| 11/28/02 at 15:48:28 |
| shareefa |
| Re: 'That' time of the month during 'The' month! |
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| Fatimah |
| 11/28/02 at 19:41:12 |
| [slm] Some ideas.. read a translation of the Quran (its not considered as the real Quran so you can touch it) or read/recite Quran without touching the mus-haf (there is difference of opinion about this) make dua, make thikr.. dont be too sad, menses are from Allah.. You will be rewarded for your intentions inshaAllah. :-) take care sis :-* Question: Is it permissible to read Quran while a women is having mensus (periods)? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. This is one of the issues on which the scholars, may Allaah have mercy on them, differed. The majority of fuqahaa’ say that it is haraam for a woman to recite Qur’aan during her period, until she is taahir (pure) again. The only exceptions they make is in the case of dhikr (remembrance of Allaah) and phrases that are not intended as tilaawah (recitation), such as saying “Bismillaahi’r-Rahmaani’r-Raheem” or “Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon”, or other phrases from the Qur’aan which are repeated as general du’aa’s. They base their evidence for forbidding menstruating women to recite Qur’aan on several things, including the following: Menstruation is seen as coming under the rulings that apply to one who is junub (in a state of impurity following sexual intercourse), because both states require ghusl. This is based on the hadeeth narrated by ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib (may Allaah be pleased with him), according to which the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to teach the Qur’aan and he never prevented anyone from learning it except those who were in a state of janaabah (impurity).” (Reported by Abu Dawood, 1/281; al-Tirmidhi, 146; al-Nisaa’i, 1/144; Ibn Maajah, 1/207; Ahmad, 1/84; Ibn Khuzaymah [??], 1/104. Al-Tirmidhi said: a saheeh hasan hadeeth. Al-Haafiz ibn Hajar said: the truth is that it is the type of hasan hadeeth that could be used as evidence). The hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with them both), according to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The menstruating woman and the one who is in a state of impurity (janaabah) should not recite anything of the Qur’aan.” (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, 131; Ibn Maajah, 595; al-Daaraqutni (1/117); al-Bayhaqi, 1/89. This is a da’eef hadeeth, because it was reported by Ismaa’eel ibn ‘Ayyaash from the Hijaazis, and his reports from them are da’eef as is well known to those who are conversant with the study of hadeeth. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said (21/460): it is a da’eef hadeeth by the unanimous agreement of the scholars of hadeeth. See Nasb al-Raayah, 1/195; al-Talkhees al-Habeer, 1/183). Some scholars say that it is permitted for a menstruating woman to recite Qur’aan. This is the opinion of Maalik, and one opinion narrated from Ahmad, which Ibn Taymiyah preferred and which al-Shawkaani believed to be correct. The scholars based the following points on this opinion: The principle is that things are allowed and permitted unless there is evidence to the contrary. There is no such evidence to say that a menstruating woman is not allowed to recite Qur’aan. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: “There is no clear, saheeh text to indicate that a menstruating woman is forbidden to recite Qur’aan… It is known that women used to menstruate at the time of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and he did not forbid them to recite Qur’aan, or to remember Allaah (dhikr) and offer du’aa’.” Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, commands (Muslims) to recite Qur’aan. He praises the one who does so, and promises him (or her) a great reward. No one is excluded from this except the one concerning whom there is solid evidence (daleel), and there is no such evidence in the case of menstruating women, as stated above. The analogy between the menstruating woman and the one who is in a state of janaabah is made despite the fact that there are differences between them. The one who is in a state of janaabah has the option of removing the “barrier” by making ghusl, unlike the menstruating woman. A woman’s period usually lasts for some length of time, whereas the person who is in a state of janaabah is required to do ghusl when the time for prayer comes. Preventing a menstruating woman from reciting Qur’aan deprives her of the chance to earn reward, and it may make her forget something of the Qur’aan, or she may need to recite it for the purposes of teaching or learning. From the above, it is clear that the evidence of those who allow a menstruating woman to recite Qur’aan is stronger. If a woman wants to err on the side of caution, she can limit her recitation to the passages which she is afraid of forgetting. It is very important to note that what we have been discussing here is restricted to what a menstruating woman recites from memory. When it comes to reading from the Mus-haf (the Arabic text itself), a different rule applies. The correct view of the scholars is that it is forbidden to touch the mus-haf when one is in any kind of state of impurity, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “… which none can touch except the purified.” [al-Waaqi’ah 56:79]. In a letter to ‘Amr ibn Hazm, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told the people of Yemen: “No one should touch the Qur’aan except one who is taahir (pure).” (Reported by Maalik, 1/199; al-Nisaa’i, 8/57; Ibn Hibbaan, 793; al-Bayhaqi, 1/87. Al-Haafiz ibn Hajar said: A group of scholars classed this hadeeth as saheeh because it is so well known. Al-Shaafi’i said: It is proven by them that it was a letter sent by the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr said: “This letter is famous among the scholars of seerah, and is so well known among the scholars that it does not need an isnaad. It is like tawaatur because the people accepted and recognized it. Shaykh al-Albani said that its is saheeh. Al-Talkhees al-Habeer, 4/17. See also: Nasb al-Raayah, 1/196; Irwaa’ al-Ghaleel, 1/158). (Haashiyat Ibn ‘Aabideen, 1/159; al-Majmoo’, 1/356; Kashshaaf al-Qinaa’, 1/147; al-Mughni, 3/461; Nayl al-Awtaar, 1/226; Majmoo’ al-Fataawaa, 21/460; al-Sharh al-Mumti’ li’l-Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, 1/291) And Allaah knows best. Islam Q&A Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid (www.islam-qa.com) |
| 11/28/02 at 19:49:51 |
| Fatimah |
| Re: 'That' time of the month during 'The' month! |
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| oneway2paradise |
| 11/29/02 at 01:14:23 |
| [slm] Here is an answer from Islam Online to a woman asking how she should observe Laylatul Qadr while menstruating: Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Dear sister in Islam, thank you very much for having confidence in us. We ask Allah to guide the whole Muslim Ummah to make the best use of the blessed days of Ramadan and to seek the great blessings Allah grants His sincere servants during these days. As for your question, you have to keep in mind the fact that during their menses, women can read the Qur'an and make dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and du`a' (supplication), though they are forbidden from fasting, performing Salah (prayer) and touching the Mushaf (copy of the Qur'an). In this way, they still have the opportunity to observe Laylatul-Qadr (the Night of Power) by reciting the Qur'an and making dhikr. In his response to the question in point, the prominent Muslim scholar, Dr. Muhammad Abu Laylah, professor of the Islamic Studies & Comparative Religions at Al-Azhar Univ. states: "A menstruating woman should not perform Salah (prayer) nor touch the Qur'an, but she can make du`a' (supplication) and share with other Muslims their prayer by watching and listening to TV channels or radio stations that broadcast Tarawih prayer live. She can ask someone to put the Mushaf on a table or a stand and read from it without touching it. She can take a cassette and listen to Qur'anic recitation." Stressing the permissibility of a woman reciting the Qur'an in their menses, we would like to cite the fatwa issued by the Saudi House of Fatwa headed by the late Sheikh Abdul-`Azeez Ibn Baz (may Allah bless his soul): "There is nothing wrong with a menstruating woman or a woman in post- natal bleeding to recite the Qur'an, because there is no clear-cut authentic Hadith that forbids them from doing so. However, it is reported in an authentic Hadith that one who is Junub (one in a state of impurity following sexual intercourse or wet dream), must not read the Qur'an while he or she is impure, according to the Hadith reported by `Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). The Hadith reported as regards the menstruating woman and the one experiencing post-natal bleeding reads: "The menstruating woman and the one who is Junub are not to read Qur'an". This Hadith is reported by Ibn `Umar, but it is Da`if (weak), because the Hadith was reported by Isma`eel Ibn `Ayyaash from the Hijaaziyeen, and he is famous for narrating Da`if Hadiths from them. However, such woman (in menstruation or post-natal bleeding) should not touch the Mushaf; she can recite from her own memory [or from a copy of the Qur'an without touching it, as per the above opinion]. As for the Junub, he or she is not to recite the Qur'an, whether from memory or from the Mushaf, until he or she has performed Ghusl (purificatory bath). The difference between them is that the time span for the one who is Junub to have himself or herself purified is very short; he or she can do Ghusl right away after lovemaking or wet dream. The Junub does not stay in this condition for long, and it is up to him/her when he/she wants to make Ghusl; if he/she does not find water, he/she can do Tayammum (dry ablution) and then he or she can pray and read the Qur'an. But the woman in menses or in post- natal bleeding has no control over her situation – the matter is up to Allah the Almighty. Therefore, it is permissible for them to recite the Qur'an so that they do not forget it and they do not miss learning the teachings of Shari`ah from the Book of Allah. If that is the case, then it should certainly be permissible for them to read books containing du`a' that are mixed with verses and Hadiths, etc. This is the view believed to the most correct." Allah Almighty knows best. [slm] wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh |
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| Sabr |
| 11/29/02 at 08:27:30 |
| [slm] sis 2 books that are good references for this topic are " The natural blood of Women" and "Menstruation and Post partum Condition"-Dar-us-Salam publication. I can't remember the author of the 1st book .....but it was really well written with evidence from quran and sunnah . :) hope this helps inshalalh wassalam |
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| shareefa |
| 11/29/02 at 09:51:33 |
| :-[ [slm] jazakAllah! I needed tha fatwa desperately, may Allah reward you for posting it so quicky! ;D |
| Re: 'That' time of the month during 'The' month! |
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| Anonymous |
| 12/04/02 at 12:48:58 |
| Salaams everybody i was wondering what the generally accepted fiqh of having your menes and being able to touch the quran...like can you do it?,can you memorize?, is better just not to do it all? salaams |
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