Cordoba Academy for Classical Islamic Sciences presents:

1. Cordoba Academy for Classical Islamic Sciences

SECOND IN THE SERIES

For the first time ever! Obtain Ijazah in the Musnad of Imam al-Darimi (RA) through a study of his

Thulaathiyyaat*

In this course Shaikh Mohammed will teach each of the 15 narrations from a different scholar of Hadith linking students through him to scholars in Makkah, al-Madinah, Fes, Damascus, San’aa, Rabat, Sahranphur, Amman and other cities to Imam al-Darimi (RA) and ultimately to the Blessed Prophet Sayyidina Mohammed صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم

This is a unique opportunity to acquire the blessing of being connected through an uninterrupted chain of narrators to the Beloved & Blessed صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم and the best thing is that this course is complimentary.

Shaikh Mohammed Daniel has been blessed to sit at the feet of and acquire sacred knowledge from dozens of erudite scholars worldwide who have each independently deemed him to be worthy of Ijazah.

  JUNE 2011 TBA

To register fill out attached admission form and email to registration@cordobaacademy.com

*Narrations that have only three people between Imam al-Darimi (RA) and the Blessed Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم thus having the shortest sanad in his entire collection.

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مسلمون

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

As salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.

Jumuah khutbah was right at point.  The Imam of Masjid Daru ul Islam, Ali Jabber deliver an exceptional message.

One point is  clear, as Muslims we need to take care of each other. Why we need  to wait for the non-Muslim to defend us, to give us any social-economical help. We are in the need  to be self-sufficient and able to give  money to our Masjid.

Where are the food, and clothing banks for our families in need?  Where is the Janaza found, for the families who have no money to bury their love ones?  Where are the programs for our Youth, to help them learn about Islam, and keep them away from the streets? Our Youth is not exempt from the streets, or drugs or any kind of problems. We are not angels, we are just humans trying to strive for Paradise. May Allah protect all of our Youth.

And many will tell me, they have no time, no money, the children are to busy playing sports for their school (non-Muslim school) or the girls want to go the mall with their non-Muslim friends unsupervised. You have no time to volunteer an hour  to teach something, anything to either the new shahada or our youth.  Yes we have food banks, some are too far from the Newark area, the ones which are in the area are not use or available for the families.

We have brothers and sisters who are professionals and are able to give some monetary compensation to the Masjid, at least once a month.  How easy it is for Masajids with members from other countries to get together and build a new Masjid, a new addition to the madrassa or an Islāmic burial found?  Because they come together to aid the community and they spend in the way of Allah, for Allah. they don’t worry about the money, they worry about the community as a whole.

Khadijah bint Khuwalyd, Abu Bakar al-Siddiq  with the wealth he had, also had a major role in freeing some of the Muslim slaves, and many more companions that I can remember and write in this humble blog, helped Islam to grow and be propagated trough out.  And they never complain, they knew their reward was with Allah subhana wa talah. Now tell me why are you are hoarding your money and throw in the sadaqa box two dollars?

I will leave you with some reminders  from our Prophet Muhammad .صلى الله عليه وسلم

Volume 2, Book 24, Number 486 :

Narrated by Abu Huraira

Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever is made wealthy by Allah and does not pay the Zakat of his wealth, then on the Day of Resurrection his wealth will be made like a bald-headed poisonous male snake with two black spots over the eyes. The snake will encircle his neck and bite his cheeks and say, ‘I am your wealth, I am your treasure.’ ” Then the Prophet recited the holy verses:– ‘Let not those who withhold . . .’ (to the end of the verse). (3.180).

Volume 2, Book 24, Number 493 :

Narrated by Abu Huraira

The Prophet said, “The Hour (Day of Judgment) will not be established till your wealth increases so much so that one will be worried, for no one will accept his Zakat and the person to whom he will give it will reply, ‘I am not in need of it.’

Volume 3, Book 41, Number 585

Narrated by Al-Mughira bin Shu’ba

The Prophet said, “Allah has forbidden for you, (1) to be undutiful to your mothers, (2) to bury your daughters alive, (3) to not to pay the rights of the others (e.g. charity, etc.) and (4) to beg of men (begging). And Allah has hated for you (1) vain, useless talk, or that you talk too much about others, (2) to ask too many questions, (in disputed religious matters) and (3) to waste the wealth (by extravagance).

TIPS FOR MUSLIM YOUTH

Tips for Muslim Youth
Why should you, a young Muslim, be helping to bring your friends closer to Allah?

After all, you’ve got your own struggles to deal with: trying to explain why you pray to hostile teachers, Hijab discrimination, standing up in class when the professor attacks Islam, dealing with parents who think you’ve gone nuts because you’re growing a beard, or all the other difficulties faced by a number of practicing Muslim youth?

Islam was never meant to be an individualistic faith, reserved for the “chosen few”. Muslims have a duty to spread the Deen, and practicing Muslim youth, whether beginners, activists or leaders have a crucial role to play.

“Allah has put them in a place that perhaps no one else is in,” notes Sheema Khan, former Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) advisor for eastern Canada. “They have the means to communicate with their peers, they have an understanding of what they’re going through plus they have the guidance of Islam.”

Who is your childhood friend, who would rather spend Fridays at MacDonald’s than the Masjid, or your classmate who is Muslim in name and only knows that “Muslims don’t eat pork” going to listen to: the nice Imam of the Masjid who would freak out if he saw the way they were dress and talked or you who may have grown up with them, joked with them, or see them everyday in school?

The answer is obvious: you.

Don’t panic. Here are some tips and advice which can help from other Muslims, many of whom have been there and done that:

Tip #1: Make your intention sincere

All work we do should ideally be for the sake of Allah. That includes the task of bringing someone closer to Allah. That of course means this should not be connected to arrogance, thinking you’re the teacher and everyone else should be lucky you’ve embarked on a crusade to save them. Guidance is from Allah. Make Dua and make sincere efforts and remember Allah can also misguide you if He wills (we seek refuge in Allah from that).

Tip #2: Practice what you preach

Not practicing what you preach is wrong and you will lose the confidence of anyone, young or old, once they figure you out. Don’t do it.

Tip #3: Use the Qur’an and Seerah (biography of the Prophet) as Dawa guides

Read and understand those chapters of the Qur’an which talk about how the Prophets presented the message of Islam to their people. Read the Seerah (for some good Seerah books) to see especially how the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) brought Islam to so many people, including young people.

As well, talk to Dawa workers, and check out books that have been written on introducing dawa to non-Muslims

Tip #4: Talk to people as if you really don’t know them

Don’t assume you know someone just by looking at them. You don’t know that the Muslim girl in your home room who walks through the school’s hallways as if they were fashion show catwalk is not someone you can talk to about Allah because she looks like a snob. Or that the Muslim guy who you’ve never seen at Jumah at your university is a “bad Muslim”. Maybe he was never really taught Islam and has no idea what importance Friday prayers have in Islam, especially for Muslim men.

Tip #5: Smile

Did you know the Prophet was big on smiling? But many “practicing” Muslims seem to have “their faces on upside down” as one speaker once said-frowning and serious.

Smiling, being polite and kind are all part of the manners of the Prophet, which we must exercise in our daily lives. If we want to approach others with Islam, we have to make ourselves approachable. Smiling is key to this.

But note that being approachable does not mean being flirtations with the other gender. There are Islāmic rules for how men and women should deal with each other which have to be respected. Dawa is no excuse to have long and private conversations and meetings with the other sex, such as. Set up a system where someone expressing an interest in Islam is referred to someone of the same-sex.

Tip #6: Take the initiative and hang out with them

Take the first step and invite someone you may have spoken to a couple of times to sit at lunch together, to check out a hockey game or invite them over for Iftar in Ramadan. Also, share difficulties, sorrows and frustrations. Help with homework, be a shoulder to cry on when depression hits, or just plain listen when your friend is upset, discuss common problems and KEEP THEIR SECRETS. There are few things as annoying as a snitch and backstabber. But an important note: if the problem is of a serious nature, (i.e. your friend is thinking of committing suicide or is taking drugs), let know and consult an adult immediately.

Tip #7: Show them Islam is relevant today, right here, now

Young people may think Islam is too “old-fashioned” and not in tune with the modern age. Prove this wrong. Show how Islam is really about relating to Allah, which any human being can do, anywhere, anytime. Allah is always closer to you than your jugular vein and He hears and knows everything. Encourage friends to ask Allah’s help during tests, exams, and in dealing with problems at home with parents and siblings. Also point out how Islam relates to teenagers: Islam gives you focus and an understanding of who you are and where you are going, which most of “teen culture” does not.

Tip #8: Get them involved in volunteer work with you

If you are already involved in the community, get your friend to help out. Ask them to make a flyer for one of your youth group’s events or brainstorm for ideas about activities to hold this school year. This involvement makes them feel part of the Muslim community and deepens your friendship, since you are now working together on something beneficial for both of you. Make sure you thank them for their contribution.

Tip #9: Ask them 4 fundamental questions

As your friendship develops, you will notice the topics you discuss may become more serious. You may be discussing, for instance, future goals and plans. Khan recommends four questions to ask that can steer the topic to Allah and Islam:

a. Where am I going in life and what would make me really happy deep down inside?
b. What do I believe?
c. Who should I be grateful to?
d. Did I get to where I am today without the help of anyone?

Tip #10: Emphasize praying five times a day before any other aspect of Islam

A person’s main connection with Allah, on a daily basis, is through the prayer five times a day. Don’t emphasize any other aspect of Islam until your friend starts making a real effort to pray five times a day. Emphasize the direct connection one has with Allah in prayer. If they are facing a problem, tell them to pray, and to ask Allah for help in Salah and outside this time. When possible, make it a point to pray together during your “hang out time”. If your friend begins to pray, that is the first step to other aspects of Islam like giving up swearing, treating parents with respect or dressing as a muslim.

Tip# 11: Help instil confidence in adults

Adults, like Bart Simpson’s dad Homer, are considered bumbling idiots in the eyes of “teen culture”. Your job as a young Muslim is to help turn the tables on this false and non Islamic belief. All you have to do is this: when a Muslim adult does something good (i.e. saving someone’s life, donating money to a worthy cause, the Imam gives a good speech, taking good care of his/her family) bring it up in the course of your conversations with your friend and praise the adult in question. Doing this regularly may not only change your friend’s perspective, but could lead to them seeing their own parents in a more respectful way.

Tip #12: Support them even when they become more practicing

Remember, just because a person starts practicing Islam more regularly, this does not mean everything will be okay from this point onwards. There will still be hard times, difficulties. There may be times when your friend may have doubts about his or her new-found practice of Islam. Be there to reassure them.

Cordoba Academy for Classical Islamic Sciences presents:THULAATHIYYAAT

Cordoba Academy for Classical Islāmic Sciences

Last time course will be offered FREE

Obtain Ejaza in the Saheeh of Imam Bukhari (RA) through a study of his

Thulaathiyyaat*

In this course Shaikh Mohammed will teach the 22 narrations from a different scholar of Hadith linking students through him to scholars in Morocco, Hejaz, Syria, Yemen, Khurasan, India, Iraq, and many other countries back to Imam Bukhari and ultimately to the Blessed Prophet Sayyidina Mohammed صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم

This is a unique opportunity to acquire the blessing of being connected through an uninterrupted chain of narrators to the Beloved & Blessed صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم and the best thing is that this course is complimentary.

Shaikh Mohammed Daniel has been blessed to sit at the feet of and acquire sacred knowledge from dozens of erudite scholars worldwide who have each independently deemed him to be worthy of Ejazah.

  Monday 2nd May 2011 9 PM (Makkah Time)

To register fill out attached admission form and email to registration@cordobaacademy.com

*Narrations that have only three people between Imam Bukhari and the Blessed Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم thus having the shortest sanad in his entire collection.

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What does it takes for Muslim to unite

It is incredible how separated we are from each other.  How hard is to salam the brother or the sister walking down the street?  How hard is for a sister to stop, just for a minute, shake the hand of another and tell her; “Love you for the sake of Allah subhana wa tallah?”  It shows when we pray in congregation, we don’t want to touch each other. We have to be reminded to make the lines straight, shoulder to shoulder and feet to feet. We know this, so why we need to be reminded all the time.

What are we doing to our Umah? What are we teaching our future generations? How would you face your Lord when He questions you about, your wealth, children and good deeds?  We need to unite, and show the world Islam is about unity, love and tolerance. But we have to start with our brothers and sisters. We need to embrace our differences and come together because we are Muslims, if nothing else. Stop acting like non-believers, stop living in this world like you are here to stay for ever. If Allah subhana wa talah bless you with a couple of pennies, alhamdulillah, stop acting like you are Donald Trump, humble yourself and be a Muslim obedient to your Lord. Pay Zakat, help the poor, help your community and your Masjid.  Stop, balling couple of dollars and throwing them in the saddaqa box.

Stop being a hypocrite, don’t ask me for my telephone number or any other information when you know very well you will not make an attempt to call me or communicate with me. Stop smiling at my face, and behind my back peel me like a banana.  Stop criticizing, your sister, your brother and look at all your character defects. Unite because we are Muslims, not because I am white, you are Arab or black.  Stop looking down at me when I dress, in a Shalwar and Kameez, and you dress all in black with a niqab. Who created us?  All of us for that matter.

Read our Prophet Muhammad salalahu alahi wa salam last sermon.  Ponder on his wise words which define who we are, and what is the religion of Islam.  Do you think our Prophet will be please with what the religion of Islam has become?

Prophet Muhammad  delivered his last sermon (Khutbah) on the ninth of Dhul Hijjah (12^th and last month of the Islamic year), 10 years after Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah) in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat. His words were quite clear and concise and were directed to the entire humanity.

After praising, and thanking Allah he said:

“O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and TAKE THESE WORDS TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT BE PRESENT HERE TODAY.

O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your LORD, and that HE will indeed reckon your deeds. ALLAH has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity. Allah has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn ‘Abd’al Muttalib (Prophet’s uncle) shall henceforth be waived…

Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under Allah’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.

O People, listen to me in earnest, worship ALLAH, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.

All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

Remember, one day you will appear before ALLAH and answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

O People, NO PROPHET OR APOSTLE WILL COME AFTER ME AND NO NEW FAITH WILL BE BORN. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the QURAN and my example, the SUNNAH and if you follow these you will never go astray.

All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness, O ALLAH, that I have conveyed your message to your people”.

(Reference: See Al-Bukhari, Hadith 1623, 1626, 6361) Sahih of Imam Muslim also refers to this sermon in Hadith number 98. Imam al-Tirmidhi has mentioned this sermon in Hadith nos. 1628, 2046, 2085. Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal has given us the longest and perhaps the most complete version of this sermon in his Masnud, Hadith no. 19774.)

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One can heed words of wisdom and guidelines from the last sermon (khutbah) of the prophet (SAWS). His sermons emphasized on the following:

• Sacredness of a Muslim’s life and property
• The importance of propagating this message to all others (A Muslim’s responsibility thus does not end by following the religion)
• A reminder that everyone is fully accountable for their deeds and Allah (God) will take every person into account. If everyone heeded to this fact alone, the world would be a much better place today.
• “Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you.” These words of the prophet are self explanatory.
• The prohibition of dealing with interest (Numerous accounts in Quran and Hadith prohibit taking, giving or being a part of any transaction dealing with interest).
• “You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity.” These words of the prophet are self explanatory.
• The awareness of satan and how satan can work to deviate us from the right path and doing evil things.
• Rights of women over men and rights of men over women.
• Treatment of women with kindness.
• Modesty and chastity in women.
• The importance of worshiping Allah (saying your five daily prayers (Salah), fasting during the month of Ramadan, giving charity (Zakat) and performing pilgrimage (Hajj).
• Equality amongst all (blacks, white, Arabs, non-Arabs, etc.)
• The need to establish justice.
• Islam is the final divine religion (Last prophet and Last Book)

Ruling on saying “I am a Salafi”

Ruling on saying “I am a Salafi”

I have come to know a person who follows the Salafi da’wah and I have read a book about this movement. I believe that the Salafi da’wah is correct and that those who follow it have the sound ‘aqeedah belief), but there are some matters I want to ask about
How correct is it from an Islamic point of view to use the word “Salafi” and to describe oneself in this way?
If a person says that he is a Salafi, is he praising himself? Is this considered to be dividing the ummah?
If we tell the Sufis that their madhhab is not correct, and that neither the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or his Companions taught it, they will respond that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or his Companions did not use the word “Salafi” either, so how should we reply to them?

Praise be to Allaah.

We can answer this question with the following points:

Each person is obliged to follow the guidance of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his Companions. This is the way of Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jamaa’ah and the followers of the righteous predecessors (al-salaf al-saalih). Allaah says (interpretation of the meanings):

“Say (O Muhammad): ‘This is my way; I invite unto Allaah with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me with sure knowledge. And Glorified and Exalted be Allaah (above all that they associate as partners with Him). And I am not of the mushrikeen (polytheists… those who worship others along with Allaah or set up rivals or partners to Allaah).” [Yoosuf 12:108]

“And whoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger (Muhammad) after the right path has been shown clearly to him, and follows other than the believers’ way, We shall keep him in the oath he has chosen, and burn him in Hell – what an evil destination!” [al-Nisa’ 4:115]

Whoever follows the way of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) belongs to the salaf al-saalih, even if the people call him something else; by the same token, whoever goes against it and deviates from the Sunnah is an innovator, even if he claims to be a Salafi.

If a person calls himself a Salafi to express his gratitude for having been guided to this way, or to clearly distinguish himself from innovation, then this is OK and is allowed in Islam. But if he says it only for the purpose of praising himself, then this is not allowed, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “… therefore justify not yourselves…” [al-Najm 53:32 – Yusuf ‘Ali’s translation]. Similarly, it is not allowed if it is said in a spirit of tribalism or sectarianism, because such attitudes are forbidden, as is clear from the following story: Jaabir ibn ‘Abd-Allaah said: “A man from the Muhaajireen shoved a man from the Ansaar from behind, so each man’s people gathered around him, saying ‘O Muhaajireen (come and help)!’ or ‘O Ansaar (come and help)!’ News of this reached the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and he said, ‘Stop this, for it is repulsive.’ Then he said, ‘What is this call of the people of jaahiliyyah? What is this call of the people of jaahiliyyah?’” (Reported by Imaam Ahmad, 14105; the hadeeth is also to be found in al-Saheehayn). The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) called it the call of the people of jaahiliyyah and described it as repulsive, even though the words “Ansaari” and “Muhaajiri” are Islamic words, the first referring to those who supported Allaah and His Messenger, and the second referring to those who left the land of kufr and migrated to Allaah and His Messenger. Why were they described in this manner? Because in this instance, the words were not used in a permissible fashion; the usage was a sectarian and political one that could have led to fighting between the two groups. The same applies to the word “Salafi”.

If the Ahl al-Sunnah and the salaf draw a line between themselves and the innovators, this is not considered to be dividing the ummah, as those who criticize the use of this word think is the case, but this distancing of oneself has to be done in accordance with the degree of bid’ah – whether it is major or minor – and should be regulated by the overall interests of the Islamic da’wah.

The Sufi claims mentioned in the question are not valid. The denunciation is not merely because of the word “Sufi”, which is a general word that may be applied to things approved of in Islam, such as asceticism (zuhd) and fear of Allaah, or it may be applied to innovations such as monasticism and extremism. Rather the denunciation is because of the various types of shirk, major and minor, that are connected with Sufism and its tareeqahs. The word Tasawwuf (Sufism) now refers to the Sufi tareeqahs and the kinds of innovations they have. Sufism – as is obvious from their books and how Sufis actually are – includes deviant ideas of kufr, such as hulool (incarnation or the belief that the Creator may be indwelling in His creation – exalted be Allaah above what they say), ittihaad (union) and wahdat al-wujood (pantheism or the unity of existence, which is the belief that the Creator and His creation are the same thing, and that everything in existence is Allaah – exalted be Allaah above what they say), and going to extremes in what they say about the awliya’, in addition to their innovations in the matter of acts of worship and awraad (du’aa’s).

The one who is seeking salvation has to work hard to gain beneficial knowledge and do righteous deeds, and he should avoid vain arguments and futile discussions in which there is no benefit.

We ask Allaah to help us and you to follow the truth and act upon it. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.

Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Lil something for the soul.

 There is no power and strength except with Allah.  66.11

Be optimistic even if you are in the eye of the storm.

Verily with every difficulty, there is relief.  94.6

Soon the flowers will bloom grief will depart and happiness will prevail.

Your gold is your religion, your adornment is your moral attitude, and your wealth is your good manners.

Allah is sufficient for me and He is the best disposer of all affairs.

Allah is my Lord and I do not associate anything with Him.

When distress strikes and calamities come one after another then say; “La illaha illalah”

Patience is more fitting.

Leave the wrongdoer to the court of the hereafter, where there is no judge but Allah.

From a minute to the next, there could be a way out.

Sickness is a message in which there are glad tidings and good health is a garment that has a price.

Plant a tasbih in a second, an idea in a minute and a deed in an hour.

Is not He (better than your gods) Who guides you in the darkness of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain)?  Is there any ilâh (god) with Allâh? High Exalted is Allâh above all that they associate as partners (to Him)! 27-62

Is not morning nearby?  Prayer is sure to bring tranquility and chase away worries.

Be content with that which Allah has decreed for you and you will be the richest of people.

It is sufficient honor for women that the mother of Muhammad was a woman.

Do not feel sad because of some work that you could not complete rather you should understand that the work of great people is never done.

Dismiss the idea of failure out of your mind.

Muslimah, do you have hair extentions?

     My beloved sisters in Islam, are you wearing hair extensions, or dreds?  Do you know the lengthening of the hair is from the major sins.  And wearing dreads are not from us, referring to  Islam.  Is not about cleaning  your hair or not. Actually I have seen some dreads which look better than my hair  and smell amazing. In the island of Jamaica dreads are used by Rastas, (my Jamaican brothers and sisters you are welcome to explain the reason of the dreads and what is their significance among Jamaicans.) and their  religious believes.

As for hair extensions, Shaykha Umm Abdillah al-Waadi’iyyah, explains in her book, “MY ADVICE TO THE WOMEN,” how the lengthening of the hair is consider a major sin. 

We will start by presenting the first hadith consider in these matters.

Khallad ibn Yahya told us that Ibraaheem ibn Naafi’ upon the authority of  Al-Hasan who is Ibn Muslim from Safiyyah from Aisha that a woman marred her daughter off and shortly afterwards her hair fell out. She then came to the Prophet Muhammad sallalahu alaihim wa salam and mentioned this to him before she told him, “Certainly her husband order me to lengthen her hair.”  Then the messenger of Allah said;

                                “No, most certainly the women who artificially legthen their hair are cursed.”

Muhammad ibn Muqaatil told me that Abdullah informed us that Ubaydullah informed us upon the authority of Nafii’ from ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah said:

Allah curses the woman who artificially lengthens hair and the one who has her own hair lengthened and the woman who tattoos others as well as the one who is tattooed.”

saheeh al Bukharee [5205/9 and 374/10]

Aadam told us Shu’bah told us that Amr ibn Murrah told us that he heard Sa’eed ibn al-Musayyab say, 

“When Mu’aawiyyah came toMadeenah for the last time, he addressed us and then pulled out a tuft of hair and said, I did not think that anyone did this, other than the Jews.  Certainly the Prophet called this falsehood.” He intended by this reference the artificial lengthening of hair.’

  

Concerning  these evidences in some of them it was mentioned that artificially lengthening of the hair is from the major sins.  In other places, it is from the practice of the Jews and we are prohibited the  imitation of the enemies of Islam.  In it is also obedience to Shaytan who has said:

“And I will command them to change Allah’s creation.” 

Surely, the scholars have differed about the lengthening of the hair with something other than hair like a piece of cloth or something like it .  From them are those who prohibit the lengthening of hair with anything, whether it is hair or a piece of cloth and this is the position of the greatest.

It is much information in this matter, and I suggest my sisters to look into it.  We are driven by our whims and desires, not learning or asking questions before we do something.  The saddest part is when you correct many, they basically chop your head off and basically send you to a mute mode.  We are supposed to correct each other in that which is wrong and praise each other when we do good.  If you don’t know something, ask questions.  If you think you know everything you are just a step away from the hell fire. Arrogance will always win the best part of you.

 

From the book: Advice to the Youth of Ahlus Sunnah.

By Sheikh Ibrahim Ar Ruhaylee

Firstly:  From the established principles in the religion of Islam is that the Muslim should greatly emphasize the reformation and emendation of his own self, work diligently towards securing the success of his own soul and distance himself from those things which would bring about his destruction, before he concerns himself with others as Allah says in the Qur’an:

            “By al Asr, Verily man is in loss, except those who believe and do righteous actions and exhort one another to the truth and exhort one another to patience.” 

Second point:  It is imperative to know that Ahlus Sunnah is the first one to thoroughly exemplify the religion of Islam, whether in the issues of Aqeedah or Sulook.  It is from a restricted understanding and outlook to believe that the Sunni or the Salafi is one who only exemplifies the creed of Islam without emphasizing the appropriate Islamic manners and etiquettes, and discharging the rights that are due to every Muslim from amongst them.  Sheikh Islam Ibn Taymiyah said towards the end of his book Al Aqeedah wasiteeyah after mentioning the principles of Ahlus Sunnah in relation to Aqeedah:

            “… and they along with these principals; enjoin the good and forbid evil, based upon the legislative guidelines.  They see the obligation of performing Hajj, jihad, Jumu’ah and the E’id prayers alongside the Muslim ruler, whether they are righteous or rebellious and disobedient.  They work diligently to preserve the Muslim community, they deem it part of the religion to give Naseehah to the Ummah and believe wholeheartedly in the statement of the Messenger of Allah:

            “The believer to another believer is like one solid structure, one part strengthening the other then he interlocked his fingers to demonstrate.”

Third point:  From the most important objectives, which Islam encourages the Muslim to emphasize and be diligent in, is the guidance of humanity to the religion of Islam, as the Prophet Muhammad sallahu alaihi wa salam said when he sent Ali Ibn Abi Talib to Khaybar:

            “If Allah was to guide one person by your hands, it is better for you than red camels.”

            It is binding upon the one whom Allah has favored and guided to the Sunnah to be diligent and exert every effort possible in calling those who have deviated from the Sunnah or have shortcomings regarding it, back to its implementation.  It should be done with gentleness and leniency in order to bring their hearts closer to accepting the Haqq.

Fourth point:  It is very important, especially for those students of knowledge who are involved in giving da’wah, distinguishing between Mudaarat and Mudaahanah.  As for Mudaarat, is pertaining to leniency and gentleness in your dealings with people, then it is highly recommend. 

Fifth point:  The Da’ee who is involved in calling people to this deen has two legislated paths that he can follow in doing such, which are supported by evidences ( from the Qur’an and the Sunnah):

1. Maslak ut Ta’leef wal Targheeb:  The path of leniency and encouragement.  Certainly, this is encouraged.
2. Maslak ul hajar wat Tariheeb:  The path of boycotting and chasing people away.

The truth of the matter is that he is mistaken if he treads either path absolutely with everybody, rather it is appropriate for him to take the path, with everyone who opposes the Haqq, which is more likely to bring about his acceptance of the truth and his return to what is correct.  So if Ta’leef is more beneficial for the one who is disobedient, and more likely to bring about his rectification and reformation then this what is legislated.  But if boycotting is better and more effective then this is what is legislated.

SINCERE ADVICE FROM SHEIKHAH AL-WAADI’EEYAH….

This is the response to what the Sheikhah Umm Abdillah Al-Waad’eeyah, may Allah preserve her, had when a flyer was shown and translated to her, for a sisters beauty and spa gathering in the west. The request was made to the sister Umm Abdillah Al-Britaaniyah, may Allah preserve her, to ask the Sheikhah about this issue.

The response from the Sheikhah:

All praises are due to Allah. And may the prayer and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone without any partners, and I bear witness that Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is his slave and messenger. To proceed:

Firstly, it is upon every Muslim woman to know that Allah has made it obligatory upon her to remain at home. As He has said:

وَقَرْنَ فِي بُيُوتِكُنَّ وَلَا تَبَرَّجْنَ تَبَرُّجَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ ٣٣:٣٣

“And stay in your homes (Oh you women) and do not display your adornments or beauty like the days of Ignorance”

So this is the foundation, however if it becomes necessary for her to leave her home then there is no objection. Provided that she leaves for a reason permitted by the legislation of Al-Islaam. This is because of the speech of the Prophet:

قد أنِنَ الله لكُنَّ أنْ تُخْرُجْنَ لِحَوائِجِكُنَّ

“Indeed it has been permitted for you (women) to leave your homes”

Collected in the Saheeh of Imaam Muhammad bin Ismaa’eel Al-Bukhaari #5237