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Re: Fiqh of Football [American Style]

abuadam — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:34:44 -0000

How about pig-skin footballs?

Re: Responding to The Quilliam Witch Trials: An Important Post By My Dear Friend Sheikh Yasir Qadhi

abuadam — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:04:06 -0000

A real man and a true scholar speaks. I admire the Shaykh's candidness. May Allah bless him and increase his wisdom.

Re: The Passing of Sh. Muhammad Salim Walad A’dud [rahimahullah]

abuadam — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:30:49 -0000

May Allah have mercy on this beloved shaykh.

Re: New Series - Maliki Fiqh Part 1

abuadam — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:40:33 -0000

As-salaamualaykum wa rahmatullah.

Are most Egyptians Maikis? Or do they follow many different madhahib there?

Re: Another Mother of the Believers By al-Sheikh Hamza Yusuf

abuadam — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:25 -0000

It would also be interesting to use the example of these great scholars to explore the issue of interaction between the sexes in Islam.

I imagine that it would be unthinkable to know or speak to the wife of a scholar in the Arabian Gulf. Many scholars from Arabia would probably see it as a violation of their religious principles.

However, if you traveled to a place like Mauritania or Southeast Asia, it would seem to be acceptable (and perhaps encouraged) if good manners were maintained.

Where do culture and religion meet and diverge on this issue of interaction between the sexes?

Re: Another Mother of the Believers By al-Sheikh Hamza Yusuf

abuadam — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:44:43 -0000

May Allah have mercy on her.

I met her blessed brother Shaykh Khatri many years ago at Queens College in New York City. He was perhaps the most memorable scholar that I have ever met.

A brother that I recently met here in Saudi Arabia visited Murabatul-Hajj's camp some years ago and he said he felt like he had been transported back to the time of the sahabah.

This article really captures some of that beauty.

Re: Session 2 Q&A Recording

abuadam — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:21:52 -0000

As-salaamualayum.

I have one question.

In the class, you mentioned the importance of dhikr.

In relation to making dhikr in the mornings and evenings, there are many adhkar to recite from the Sunnah. I remember reading an excellent passage from Imam Al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) in his book on Dhikr-"Kitab al-Adhkhar" (via Jamaal Zarabozo's book on Dhikr) where he advises people (because of the large number of possible adhakar) to make dhikr even if one chooses only one Prophetic BUT to remain consistent with it.

What would you advise us in terms of a daily wird of dhikr? Should we simply select diferent adhkhar from the hadith or follow an arrangement from a scholar such as the Wird of Imam Nawawi or the Awrad of Imam Al-Haddad (availabe in English as the book "The Prophetic Invocations") or the collection of Imam Hasan Al-Banna (May Allah's mercy on all of them).

Re: Introducing a Future Imam of the West: Suhail Mullah al-Azhari

abuadam — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:09:32 -0000

As-salaamulaaykum.

He sounds like a great teacher and brother. How can I ask him a question about Hanafi fiqh? I have read that it is disliked (in the Hanafi school) for women to pray together with a female imam. I would like to understand more about this verdict from the Hanafi school.

Re: Praise of Shaykh ‘Abd Allah ibn Bayyah (b. 1935) By Shaykh Yūsuf al-Qaradāwī (b. 1926)(May Allah preserve them both)

abuadam — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:00:44 -0000

May Allah bless and protect Shaykh Abdullah. May Allah bring you to his level of scholarship and piety. AMIN!

Re: If You’re a Muslim Convert, Read This.

abuadam — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:16:17 -0000

A few more questions.

What about circumcision? For men (and women)??

How should a new Muslim convert go about getting married?

How does one deal with unrelated members of the opposite sex? How does one deal with unrelated members of the opposite sex that one must interact with?

Re: If You’re a Muslim Convert, Read This.

abuadam — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:08:10 -0000

Is it okay to have health insurance? This is another issue I was advised against upon converting to Islam.

What about the issue of isbal (lowering garment below the ankle)? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi had a really nice discussion on the issue (on Islam Channel) around a month ago. I would love to see this discussion in written form.

What about the issue of having a beard and the length of it? A nice overview of the issue would be great for new converts.

What about hijab and niqab? Should Muslim women wear niqab in the West? Is it a bad idea and perhaps dangerous? How should Muslim women dress in the West? Perhaps, a black abaya wouldn't work well for many of them. How can you encouage a new Muslim woman to dress modestly and correctly without totally feeling estranged?

How is music viewed in Islam? I know that most madhahib don't approve of musical instruments. However, I have heard that the Maliki madhab has a more liberal position on the issue. Maybe this would help new converts understand the whole issue. Afterall, most of us come from backgrounds that really enjoy music?

How about the issue of slavery in islam? Many new Muslims may not understand the existence of slavery in Islamic history and equate with the slavery that occured in the US?

What about wiping over regular socks? There is a lot of confusion on this issue. More Salafi orientated scholars fully endorse the practice yet some more traditional madhab based scholars seem to be against it and insist on leather socks. I have read that the Hanbali madhab fully endorses wiping over regular cotton socks with the one condition that they are not see-through and cover up to the ankles.

What about taking an Islamic first name? Is is a good idea? How about changing your family name? Is it prohibited?

What about inheriting from a non-Muslim relative? How about if you are named in your non-Muslim relative's will?

How about the issue of your lineage? What is you were born out of wedlock but grew up knowing your father? What if you were conceived in zina but born into marriage? Can we ascribe ourselves to our fathers?

Re: If You’re a Muslim Convert, Read This.

abuadam — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:07:58 -0000

How should one conduct oneself if a close non-Muslim relative dies? Should we attend the funeral or wake?

How should one conduct oneself if a close non-Muslim relative (like your brother) is getting married? Should we attend the ceremony (in a church) or reception?

How should one conduct oneself in relation to non-Muslim religious holidays? Many Muslims treat non-Muslim cultural holdiays with great disdain. How should we regard these holidays?

When living in the West, it can be sometimes difficult to pray every prayer in its proper time. For example, during the winter months prayers are very close together and this may make things difficult especially when one is out of his home. What is the ruling on combining prayers for situations like these?

Sometimes Muslims used to tell me not to put my money in the bank (even in a non-interest checking account). They didn't offer me a better place to keep it except under my bed. I didn't listen to them but felt a little guilty. It was also mentioned that a credit card is totally prohibited. It may be very useful if you need to rent a car or stay in a hotel. What is the ruling on this?

How should Muslims dress in the West? I feel most of the time it is not a good idea to wear "Islamic" clothing like a thawb but better for the Muslim and dawah to dress in modest culturally appropriate clothing, what is your opinion on this matter?

What shoud be our main priorities when we become Muslim? What would be a good first book that can help us learn the basic beliefs and practices of Islam? What are a short list of a few must have books for a new Muslim?

What is the ruling on eating meat in the West. I only eat halal meat but I find myself telling a new convert to just avoid eating pork (or anything mixed with it) and drinking alcohol.

These are a few questions. As I think of more, I will post them insha Allah.

Re: If You’re a Muslim Convert, Read This.

abuadam — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:38:18 -0000

As-salaamualaykum wa rahmatullah.

Many of us know the well-known answers for a lot of questions. I think what we need is hikmah and cultural awareness combined with a deep knowledge of the religion.

I know that I shouldn't sit with someone drinking alcohol. How should this ruling be applied if it means sitting in my father's home where he may drink a glass of wine with his dinner. It is his home. He cooks either halal meat or fish when I come and makes a point to respect my religious practices. He also provides a room in his house for me to pray when I visit.

I remember reading something from our beloved shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah on this topic. How about if my children accompany me to visit their grandfather? Once he visited my home and brought wine, I wasn't shy to tell him that wasn't acceptable to bring to a Muslim home. However, I am shy to tell him not to drink in his own non-Muslim home.

Re: A Weekend With Shaykh Akram Nadwi By Andrew Booso

abuadam — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:49:52 -0000

I don't know what to say. I have never met Shaykh Akram or heard him speak but I love this scholar. May Allah preserve him and help us to benefit from him for a long time. AMIN.

Re: If You’re a Muslim Convert, Read This.

abuadam — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:41:18 -0000

May Allah grant you success in this great project. I am at your service if you need any help.

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Re: Fiqh of Football [American Style]

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Re: The Passing of Sh. Muhammad Salim Walad A’dud [rahimahullah]

Re: *New Series* - Maliki Fiqh Part 1

Re: Another Mother of the Believers By al-Sheikh Hamza Yusuf

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Re: Session 2 Q&A Recording

Re: Introducing a Future Imam of the West: Suhail Mullah al-Azhari

Re: Praise of Shaykh ‘Abd Allah ibn Bayyah (b. 1935) By Shaykh Yūsuf al-Qaradāwī (b. 1926)(May Allah preserve them both)

Re: If You’re a Muslim Convert, Read This.

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Re: A Weekend With Shaykh Akram Nadwi By Andrew Booso

Re: If You’re a Muslim Convert, Read This.

Re: New Series - Maliki Fiqh Part 1