The ‘Sword’ of Kindness

In the year 6 A.H., Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sent thirty Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) on an expedition towards Najd under the leadership of Sayyiduna Muhammad bin Maslamah Ansaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).

In this expedition, they captured a man of the Banu Haneefah tribe, named Thumaamah bin Uthaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He was the leader of the area of Yamaamah. The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were however unaware of whom they had captured. When they reached Madeenah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) explained to the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who he was, and bade them to take good care of him. He (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also asked his pure wives to send for him whatever food they had, and instructed that his camel’s milk should be presented to him in the morning and in the evening. The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) then tied Sayyiduna Thumaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to one of the pillars of Masjid Nabawi on the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) thereafter approached Sayyiduna Thumaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and asked him regarding his thoughts on how he would be dealt with. He explained that he had hope of being treated in a good manner (since Rasulullah [sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam] did not oppress people, but rather forgave and treated them with kindness). He further said, “If you kill me, then you will be killing a guilty person (i.e. one who has killed others and therefore deserves to be killed). And if you favour (me by freeing me), you will be favouring a person who will be grateful (for your favour). (Further,) if you want wealth, then ask for whatever amount you wish.”

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) (did not respond to him and) left him (in that condition). The next day, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked him the same question and he gave a similar answer. When the same happened on the third day, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) instructed that he be released and said to him, “O Thumaamah! I have forgiven you and freed you.”

When Sayyiduna Thumaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was set free, he proceeded to a date orchard near Masjid Nabawi, took a bath and came back to the masjid saying, “I testify that there is none worthy of worship besides Allah Ta‘ala, and that Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is the messenger of Allah Ta‘ala.”

He then said

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A HINDU’S STORY WHICH TEACHES US TO VALUE IMAAN
 
A non-Muslim randomly entered the the Masjid a short while ago . After some time, I took him to the side and asked if he was ok? He simply replied, “I just wanted to pray”. He was visibly distressed. I enquired about his situation, and he began to share his worries with me.
He told me that he is a Hindu. His girlfriend is Christian with whom he has one child. After 9 years of dating, he wants to now marry her. However, her parents refuse to accept unless he becomes a Christian too. On one hand, he wanted to remain a Hindu. Yet on the other hand, if he were to do so, she would refuse to marry him and deny him the right to see his child.
 
Upon hearing this all, I advised him to pray to God. He said to me, “Which God? How do I pray? I have no God in my life.”
 
This reply really hit me. The fact that we can speak to Allah is such a great blessing that we take for granted. We can always take comfort in the knowledge that He is omnipresent, the hearer of our duas and our unspoken thoughts and the observer of our struggles, both apparent and concealed. But non-Muslims do not have that understanding. We can always knock on His door and He will always open it and accept us into His court of mercy, whereas non-Muslims cannot find the door, let alone knock and seek His shelter.
 
He then asked me if he could watch us pray our Salaah, so I allowed him to sit inside. After Salaah I offered to drive him home. On the way he said to me that he appreciated watching our Salaah, and that it was peaceful. Once again, I began to wonder, that just seeing the prayer put his heart at ease but he cannot pray due to the lack of Imaan. Allah has gifted us with Imaan which allows us to actually perform Salaah and experience a greater level of peace, yet we leave it out over small reasons.
 
May Allah guide him to Islam and guide us to gratitude. Aameen.
 
Extract from a Bayaan of Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat حفظه الله
FUEL OF LOVE
 
Our honest self-analysis will make it evident to us whether we choose what Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) likes or what he dislikes. If it appears that we prefer the ways of the West over his mubarak way, then we urgently and seriously need to generate true love for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) in our hearts. The fuel of love will propel us towards the obedience of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and instil within us the true desire to follow him in every aspect.
 
Some of the very basic things that can be done immediately to generate this love are the following:
 
► Daily read about the life of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Do this together with the family at a convenient time. Read about his sacrifices and the sacrifice of his family and Sahaaba (R.A.). This is sure to increase our love for him and make us want to follow him. The book “Stories of Sahaaba” by Sheikul Hadith Moulana Muhammad Zakaria (R.A.) is ideal for this purpose.
► Increase the recitation of Durood Shareef daily. Consider how many

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Determining Success through Fulfilling the Command of Allah
 
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following:
 
In todays’ times, there is an incorrect mindset that has become prevalent among many people. This incorrect mindset is where we begin to think that if we invite people towards Deen and they accept our message and receive us positively, then we are successful. On the contrary, if people do not respond positively to our message and join us in the effort, then we regard ourselves to be unsuccessful. This type of thinking and mindset is totally incorrect in the path of Deen.
How can we determine our success or failure by people accepting or not accepting our message? Them accepting and not accepting are their actions, so how can we determine our success through their actions? Rather, our success is determined through us fulfilling our responsibility (and conveying the message of Deen in the manner which is pleasing to Allah Ta‘ala). Thereafter, if people do not accept our message, then it is to their detriment and will cause them to be unsuccessful. Why should we regard ourselves as unsuccessful if others do not accept the message?
 
(Malfoozaat Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 28)
Source: Ihyaauddeen
SANCTITY OF THE MASJID
 
The Masjid is from amongst the symbols of Allah e and should always be honoured and revered. Allah e states, “Whoever honours the landmarks (distinctive signs) of Allah, then this is because of the Taqwa of hearts.”
 
Rasulullah Salallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam is reported to have said, “Save yourselves from the commotion of the market places (in the Masjid.) [Re:- Baihaqi]
The commentators of Hadith have written that one should refrain from mixing with others in the Masjid as mixing takes place in the market places. Similarly one should refrain from arguing, raising the voice, being noisy, etc. in the Masjid.
 
The Masjid enjoys such sanctity that one is not even permitted to

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THE PRACTICE OF EIGHTY DUROOD AFTER ASR ON FRIDAY

Q: Is the eighty durood that is recited after Asr on Friday a practice which is established in Deen? Does it have a source in the Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)?

A: The practice of reciting eighty durood after Asr on Friday is established in Deen. This practice is established from the following Hadith of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu anhu):

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من صلى صلاة العصر من يوم الجمعة فقال قبل أن يقوم من مكانه اللهم صل على محمد النبي الأمي وعلى آله وسلم تسليماً ثمانين مرة غفرت له ذنوب ثمانين عاماً وكتبت له عبادة ثمانين سنة (القول البديع عن ابن بشكوال صـ 399)

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who performs Asr Salaah on Friday and thereafter recites eighty times before standing up from his place اللهم صل على محمد النبي الأمي وعلى آله وسلم تسليماً, eighty years of sins are forgiven for him and eighty years of (nafl) ibaadat are written for him”.

Allaamah Sakhaawi (rahimahullah) quoted this Hadith in his famous book, القول البديع, and did not declare it to be unworthy for practise, (as is his style in his book regarding Ahaadith which are not worthy for practise). Therefore, we understand that this Hadith is worthy for practise as Allaamah Sakhaawi (rahimahullah) clearly mentioned in the introduction of his book, القول البديع, that he will only include such Ahaadith in his book which are worthy for practise.

Allaamah Sakhaawi (rahimahullah) mentioned at the end of his book that he had personally examined the chains of the Ahaadith which he had quoted from Allaamah Ibnu Bashkuwaal in his book, (and among these Ahaadith is the Hadith which establishes the practice of eighty durood after Asr on Friday). Therefore, when this great Muhaddith, who was an expert in the science of authenticating Ahaadith, included this Hadith in his book on durood and regarded it worthy of practise, one may practise upon it.

Many of our Akaabir and Buzrugaan-e-Deen used to

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BETTER THAN I’TIKAAF
 
On one occasion, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) was in i’tikaaf in Masjidun Nabawi when a person came to him and sat down after greeting him with salaam. When Sayyiduna Ibnu ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) looked at the person, he observed that he was worried and anxious. He thus asked him, “O so-and-so! I see that you are overcome by grief and worry! (What is the matter?)”
 
The man replied, “Yes, O cousin of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! I owe so-and-so an outstanding debt, and I am unable to settle it (and that is the reason for my worry and anxiety)!” Sayyiduna Ibnu ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) offered, “Shall I speak to him on your behalf (requesting him to grant you some form of respite)?” The man replied, “(Yes,) if you wish.” Sayyiduna Ibnu ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) thus stood and left the masjid.
 
As he left the masjid, the man reminded him, “Have you forgotten

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OUR RESPONSE TO THAT GUY MENK
 
I’m telling you guys, wait for two weeks, three weeks and then talk again let see how you change your tune.
We’re telling you from now, you know the Masjid is one of the super spreaders simply because we go down in sujood. When you down in sujood you breathe the carpet, that carpet for the next 9 to 14 days anyone who comes down there you are gone, in the sense that chances of you catching it are almost 80% Look at that.
So I’m trying to tell you guys this is something serious, take it seriously. If your old folks want to go visiting, no one must visit you and you don’t visit.
“Mufti” Menk
 
BY ALLAH, WE HAVE NOT CHANGED OUR TUNE.
BY ALLAH, SAJDA IS MORE BELOVED THAN LIFE OR HEALTH.
BY ALLAH, VISTING THE ILL AND OUR ELDERLY AND RECEIVING GUESTS IS MORE BELOVED THAN LIFE THAT DISRESPECTS OUR LOVED ONES AND FELLOW MUSLIMS
Undermining Authority
 
Allah Ta‘ala has designed the world as a place where some people will have authority over others. For example, the ruler will have authority over the citizens, the employer will have some degree of authority over his employees, the principal over the school, the station commander over the policemen under him, etc. This is the system of Allah Ta‘ala, which is not only essential for maintaining law and order, but also for mankind to progress and be productive.
If no person respected and recognized the police force, there would be widespread anarchy and lawlessness. Likewise, if no person was prepared to submit to an employer, we would not be able to organize and coordinate labour forces to produce goods and render services on a large scale.
 
In the same manner, every home has a leader at the helm – the head of the household and figure of authority – and it is the father whom Allah Ta‘ala has appointed to this position. On account of the natural authority given to him by Allah Ta‘ala, the father administrates the affairs of

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THE METHOD TO ACQUIRE THE RECOGNITION OF ALLAH TA’ALA
 
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following:
Throughout the day and night, man continues to enjoy countless favours and bounties from Allah Ta‘ala. Among the countless favours of Allah Ta‘ala which man enjoys is the favour of eating, drinking, sleeping and other similar comforts. At the time one enjoys any favour, he should ponder over the favour and recognize it to be the favour of Allah Ta‘ala which he has been bestowed with. He should say, “O Allah, this is a favour I have received from You, and I am appreciative and grateful for it.”
Through one pondering over the favours of Allah Ta‘ala and expressing gratitude over them in this manner, he will progress in acquiring the recognition of Allah Ta‘ala in his heart.
 
(Malfoozaat Hakeemul Ummat 12/70)
(Al Haadi)
EXPOSING FAULTS OF ANYONE TO SAVE THE PEOPLE FROM FITNAH IS NOT GHEEBAH
 
Muhammed bin Abi khalaf rahmatullahi alaih once reports that,
We were in the esteemed presence of Ibn Ulaiya Rahimahullah when suddenly a man came and enquired regarding taking knowledge from layth bin Abi sulaym, so some of the people in the gathering responded,
"And what are you even doing attempting to aquire Hadith from layth when he is weak in the science of narrating? Why don't you enquire regarding acquiring and narrating hadith from Ayub rahmatullahi,”
So the man responded:
"SubhaanahAllah! You making gheeba of the Ulama?!”
To which Ibn Ulaiya rahimahullah responded:

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JUSA'S STANCE ON THE TALIBAN'S VICTORY - A RESPONSE
 
This article has been written firstly for the pleasure of Allah and thereafter as a caution to the Ummah and a plea to Jamiatul Ulama South Africa (JUSA) to reconsider their stance and attitude to our pristine Deen. This plea is borne out of a hope we hold that the hearts of the latter are not sealed, but if it is we beg Allah سبحانه وتعالى to guide us and them and to make us all beacons of guidance for this Ummah as well as defenders against misguidance, Ameen. The hope is also held that they are not fulfilling the prophecies of being the deviated scholars who will be worse than Dajjal.
 
If, however, their hearts are actually sealed and they are amongst the deviated scholars, then we beseech Allah سبحانه وتعالى to let their misguidance fall back on themselves, to protect this Ummah from them and to remove them with their evil and mischief.
 
The retaking of Afghanistan by the Taliban has caught the attention of, and drawn mixed reactions from, the international community. Whilst Muslims in general expressed their joy at the return of a Muslim country to their own, the mainstream media (MSM) jumped back onto their bandwagon of Islamophobia. This biased trend has become so brazen and natural that even the peaceful takeover process with its offerings of general amnesty and supported by the majority Afghan population was tainted by the MSM casting doubt on the Taliban's future ability to rule with justice, thereby showing their stubborn adherence to a tired rhetoric.
And then came the response of JUSA by its executive committee in the form of a press statement dated 17 August 2021. Being a Muslim organisation, the statement had to reflect the general congratulatory stance of the Muslims towards the Taliban. The conclusion, however, was where the true colours of the organisation really came to the fore.
 
As a background, this was the same organisation who sided with secularists at

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WHEN IS ENOUGH REALLY ENOUGH?
 
The million dollar question is more relevant than ever: When does one put one's foot down and say "I've had enough"? What will it take for us to pressurize the illegitimate, immoral and despotic monarchy of Saudi Arabia into reversing their open onslaught against Islam? In the past, the mere economic and military (albeit covert) co-operation between Saudi and Israel would be a convincing enough argument. (Currently, even greater inroads have been made in “normalizing” relations with the apartheid state)
Others may have only been swayed at the point when the respected Imaams of the haramein were famously put under house arrest. This move effectively gagged all criticism of the Saudi monarchy and its allies (read USA/Israel) from the pulpit. Yet, others may only have been persuaded at the point when MBS put into motion his "reforms" (read own brand of Sharia), which included giving more freedom to women and

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PROTECTION FROM AFFLICTIONS
by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh)
 
We have been taught by Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam), that on seeing a sick person, we should read a certain Dua, the blessings of which are such, that we will be protected from that same sickness.
So when we see a line of patients outside a hospital, or we visit the sick, we quietly read the Dua:
"All praise is due to Allah who has saved me from that with which He afflicted you and gave me excellence over most of whom He created.[1]"
 
When we see a line of people cueing up in front of a cinema, or engaging in sins, then these people are spiritually sick.
We should read the same Dua, and we should also express gratitude to Allah Ta’ala for protecting us – otherwise we too could be in those same sins.
Added to this, make sincere Dua that Allah Ta’ala grants Hidayah[2] to these people
who are spiritually sick.
 
Just as we do not look down upon a person who is physically sick, we should not look down upon one who is indulging in sins. He is spiritually sick and in greater need of treatment and medication, than the patient with physical ailments.
 
[1] This Dua should not be read aloud, such that the person hears, since it could hurt his feelings.
[2] Hidayah: guidance
JUSA'S (Jamiatul Ulama South Africa) CONTRADICTORY PR CAMPAIGN
 
EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN YOURSELF! YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW THE TRUTH!
Kindly keep these resources handy while reading
JUSA'S statement:
 
UUCSA's submissions (heads of argument) to the Constitutional Court (from the official Con Court website):
 
Womxn's Legal Centre Trust website: https://wlce.co.za/about-us/
 
As was previously stated, the trajectory of JUSA is very similar to the political landscape of the country.
Some might be familiar with the PR campaign run by Bell Pottinger in South African politics, which was a huge failure. Similarly, JUSA'S PR campaign is heavily muddled up.
Note the contradictions and inconsistencies between their public statements and their submissions before the court. Very similar to the political landscape yet again.
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WHAT IS A PR CAMPAIGN?
 
"Public relations (PR) is the practice of managing and disseminating information from an individual or an organisation (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organisation) to the public in order to affect public perception of the same.
The goal of a public relations campaign is to create a media narrative or control the spread of information about an organisation to attract supporters or customers."
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1] JUSA SEEKS TO PRESERVE ISLAM?
 
In a PUBLIC statement (PR statement would be a more appropriate title), dated 2 Muharram 1443, JUSA states in the opening paragraph that it seeks to:

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Upholding the Complete Sunnah in All Aspects of One’s Life
 
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following:
When it comes to following the sunnah, then generally, people only think of the sunnahs of salaah, fasting, etc. However, there are sunnahs that apply to every dimension of human living, as Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has shown us how to conduct in every situation of life. If a person emulates and upholds certain sunnahs, but neglects to practice on other sunnahs, then though he will receive benefit, he will not receive the full benefit of emulating the complete sunnah.
 
(Malfoozaat Hakeemul Ummat 13/227)
Source: Ihyaauddeen.co.za
Moulana Khalid Dhorat
THE POST-COVID ERA
 
Perform as much good deeds as you can possibly perform now, because (in my personal estimation) we'll be inching into a fascist socialist anti-religious era in the post-Covid era. Bank all these good deeds for your Aakhirat.
 
We are currently deprived of performing Salaat in the Masjid, tomorrow our Muslim Schools, Darul Ulooms, Welfare Organisations and all our humanitarian institutes may also be gradually curtailed by the iron fisted fascist world order....
 
Use up all your cash in charity and in paying off your debts before we enter into the era of cashless society whence we won't be able to feed a starving person without government approval. Impart good values to your children before the state takes them over by indoctrinating them with atheism and satanism in their schools.
Perform as much worship as possible in your homes before private worship is also snatched away - just like in present day China. Don't wile away your time seeing Netflix during this lockdown, but spend it in ibaadaat so that we may regain our public space. If we abuse our private freedom today, this may also be snatched away - BEWARE OF
THIS REALITY.
 
And resist the evil forces as much as possible.
 
Don't give up your rights and freedoms easily. Fight against

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SOME VERY IMPORTANT NOTES AND POINTS FOR MUHARRAM
 
1. What is the meaning of Muharram?
 
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar – meaning “Forbidden”. Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month in which un-lawful acts were “forbidden”, prominently the shedding of blood.
 
2. Which are the sacred Months of the Islamic calendar?
 
There are four sanctified months of the Islamic calendar according to authentic Ahadith. They are the months of Zul-Qa’dah, Zul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. The sanctity of these months were observed by all the previous Ambiyaa Alayhimus Salaam.
 
3. What are common misconceptions regarding the 10th of Muharram?
 
The following are some misconceptions, which are baseless:
 
a) This is the day in which Adam Alayhis salaam was created.
b) This is the day in which

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ISAALE THAWAAB

Mufti Mohammad Desai 

A person that is experiencing some sort of difficulty in the grave is relieved and finds some solace when the living pass over rewards or make Isaal-e-Thawaab for him. We should therefore form a habit of passing over the rewards of our good deeds to the deceased. 

PRACTISE OF HADRAT SHEIKH R.A. 

Hadrat Sheikh Ul Hadith Maulana Muhamamed Zakariyya Saheb R.A whilst proceeding to Makkah Sharif for Haj stopped for a few days in Bombay. On the second or third day, he gathered all his Mureedeen and Khulafa and addressed them saying,

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Why do we Face Calamities?

 

A person once wrote a letter to Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) and mentioned the following, “I have not usurped the right of any person, nor have I oppressed or wronged any person. Hence, I cannot understand why I am suffering one calamity and misfortune after another.”

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) wrote the following reply:

In this regard, one must bear two things in mind. Firstly, people are sometimes unaware of the wrongs and sins that they have committed. Hence, when a person makes claims such as, “I have never oppressed any person, or usurped the wealth of any person,” then may Allah Ta‘ala make it such that his statement is true. Nevertheless, at no time should a person ever regard himself as free of faults and sins. Rather, at all times, one should acknowledge and confess his sins and weaknesses before Allah Ta‘ala. From the depths of his heart and with complete sincerity he should beg Allah Ta‘ala to forgive and pardon him.

It is reported in the Hadith that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would himself make the following du‘aa,

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POINT-BY-POINT REFUTATION OF THE STATEMENT RELEASED BY UUCSA
 
1. UUCSA Statement: Why has UUCSA gone to the Constitutional Court? UUCSA is neither an applicant nor respondent in the matter. The Women’s Legal Centre went to court to have Muslim marriages recognised. Our role is simply to offer a perspective for the consideration of the Constitutional Court. Our function as amicus is to protect the interests of Islam and Muslims and to preserve the Shariah.
 
Response: This statement is highly misleading and bordering on dishonesty.
The “perspective” offered by UUCSA was to submit a full-throated support of the Women’s Legal Centre application. UUCSA need not be reminded that the WLC is a feminist body with a feminist agenda that has openly expressed a desire to mutate the Shariah to conform with the secular constitution. UUCSA’s joining as friends of the court and making submissions that lend credence to the WLC position means that it is neither protecting the Shariah nor promoting Islam. Rather, it is effectively promoting a feminist mutation of the Shariah and seeking to deceive the public with nonsensical justifications that do not align with its court submissions.
 
2. UUCSA Statement: What is the hearing at the Constitutional Court about? The central issue in the Constitutional Court hearing is

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JAMIAT KZN FATWA AGAINST INTERFAITH
 
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh
Respected Brother/Sister in Islam
 
The principle in the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims is coexistence. Muslims living in non-Muslim countries have to engage in their communities while observing their Islamic identity. It is not permissible for Muslims to join non-Muslims in anything that violates the fundamentals of Islamic law. Rather, it is permissible for Muslims to speak kindly and participate with non-Muslims in a manner that does not contradict the commands of Allah and His Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa sallam).
The Inter-Faith ideology based on the premise that all religions are equally legitimate and no religion possesses absolute truth is against the beliefs and teachings of Islam.
 
The eternal salvation of every person depends upon

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REGARDING THE INTERFAITH PRAYERS THAT JAMIAT SOUTH AFRICA ATTENDED
 
Mufti Salejee Saheb
 
QUESTION
Assalaamualaikum, what is the Status of interfaith gatherings and prayers, the likes of which Jamiatul Ulama South Africa attended?
 
ANSWER
Bismihi Ta`ala
Haamidan wa Musalliyan
 
Respected Brother / Sister in Islam
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh
 
It is not permissible to attend such a gathering. A disbeliever is one who earns the wrath and curse of Allah Ta`ala. Hence, how do you expect his prayer (dua) to be accepted? Further, his presence will be an obstacle for the acceptance of dua.
Secondly, it is obvious that the disbeliever will implore his false gods when praying. Hence, the Muslim who is present will be a silent partner to this act of shirk and kufr. Today he is imploring his false god in the presence of the gathering and tomorrow he could bring his idol along and worship it while all the attendees are viewing him. Thirdly, attending such a gathering is

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UUCSA CLUTCHING ON TO THE LEGACY OF THOSE, WHOSE TEACHINGS THEY HAVE ABANDONED!
 
UUCSA today on the 2nd of August has released a statement accusing some 'small constituencies' of trying to run a 'smear campaign' against their great 'United' organisation.
Does UUCSA remember their actions from March 2020? Their insistence on closing the houses of ALLAAH TA'ALA. Their joining hands with the Kuffar and secularists to keep the Ummah away from the Masajid? The current disgrace is a culmination of their own efforts!
Surah Ar-Room, Verse 41:
ظَهَرَ الْفَسَادُ فِي الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ أَيْدِي النَّاسِ لِيُذِيقَهُم بَعْضَ الَّذِي عَمِلُوا لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَ
Evil has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds, etc.), that Allah may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return (by repenting to Allah, and begging His Pardon).
Do they still not realise their great crime and oppression that had fragmented the Ummah and caused the 'disunity' they wish to 'remedy' and regain their lost 'confidence'
In the words of Mufti Ebrahim Salejee Sahib, the principal of a leading Islamic seminary in Isipingo Beach: "The Ummah has lost confidence in you because you've closed the Masaajid!"
Unity can only be achieved in accordance with

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OUR LETTER TO THE HEADS OF UUCSA/JUSA
 
6 August 2021
26 Zhul Hijja 1442
 
Moulanas: Abbas Ali Jeena, Abbas Zubair Ali, Kachwee
 
We write this letter at a time when the Sharia is under attack from many quarters and none more so than the organizations you are heading.
You are at a very senior age and maut is now imminent and this is a reality. Are you prepared to meet Allah Rabbul Izzat having to account for the following?
 
1. Last year for the first time in human history, Masaajid were closed by Ulama who went to court to achieve this. Are you happy with this or to have your names associated with this? Is it not compulsory for you to

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THE CUP AND WHAT FILLS IT
 
Introspection......
You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.
Why did you spill the coffee?
"Because someone bumped into me!!!"
Wrong answer.
 
You spilled the *coffee* because

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WHAT EXACTLY IS INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE?
 
“(O Muhammad!) Follow what has been revealed to you from your Rabb. There is no God but He (Allah), and ignore the Mushrikeen.” (Qur’aan)
What is ‘Inter-Faith Dialogue’? A grave misconception exists regarding this concept. The shallow-minded Muslim merely looks at the words and concludes that inter-faith dialogue is a friendly discussion of different religious groups which provides an opportunity for propagating Islam. This is a fundamental error which Shaitaan has adorned and by means of which he ensnares Muslims to initially ‘tolerate’ shirk and kufr, and ultimately to subscribe to the supreme kufr of the unity of religions which is the fundamental goal to which the Inter-Faith movement aspires.
 
It is this fundamental doctrine of the Inter-Faith ideology which is the very antithesis and death-knell of Islam. But Shaitaan operates in subtle ways, adorning kufr and shirk with even ‘Islamic’ hues to beguile unsuspecting and unwary Muslims whose short-sightedness blurs their mental vision due to the lack of Roohaaniyyat (spirituality on the basis of Tauheed), and Firaasat (spiritual wisdom and insight) which are

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QALAMUL HAQ'S RESPONSE TO SISTER VAWDA

الحمد لله الذي أكمل ديننا و أتم علينا نعمته ورضي لنا الإسلام دينا و أنزل القرآن لنحكم به والصلاة والسلام على سيدنا وحبيبنا ونبينا محمد الذي بلغ الرسالة وأدى الأمانة وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين الذين حكموا بينهم بما أنزل الله وجاهدوا لإعلاء كلمة الله و لحفاظة أحكام الشريعة و من تبعهم بإحسان إلى يوم الدين.
Respected Muslimah, Ayesha Vawda
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We've studied your letter encouraging the Ummah to support the MMB.
Firstly, keep in mind:
فوق كل ذي علم، عليم
Above every knowledgeable one, there is a person with more knowledge!
No one on earth today can claim to be the most knowledgeable.
With respect your letter, from a legal and Shar'ee perspective is flawed and lacks credibility.
 
It seems you have totally misunderstood the Secular legal system and its implications on the Shari’ah.
Our first observation is that you claim you're not trying to push forward a feminist agenda, but the entire article is riddled by 'women's rights being trampled upon by men'. Are there no women suppressing the rights of men in a marriage or in a Talaaq or in far as visitation is concerned?
- You've alluded to the point that the MMB will compel Muslim men to give women their rights with regards to maintenance and visitation rights etc..
It seems you're oblivious to the fact that the laws of the country can also be set aside with a few pennies, even by those who claim to uphold and create the Constitution ie. Politicians and lawmakers.
 
- Secondly, no Islamic law can override the Secular Constitution. The constitution will reign supreme in any court of law. No judge will ever be able to make a Shar'ee ruling in a secular court. Do you wish that a woman be allowed to divorce a man, thereby altering the Sublime law of ALLAAH TA'ALA? Or a man be forced to give maintenance after the Iddah period, thereby altering the Sublime law of ALLAAH TA'ALA?
Do you wish that Islamic matters be judged in opposition to what ALLAAH TA'ALA had revealed?
ALLAAH TA'ALA mentions

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MUFTI SIRAJ DESAI SAHEB ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON PROPOSED MMB
 
I am assuming these questions are with reference to the proposed Muslim Marriages Bill (referred to hereafter as the MMB). I have, therefore, provided the answers accordingly.
 
1. If a husband is abusing his wife physically, or he does not provide needed expenses in spite of being able to do so, or he ill-treats her by verbal and mental abuse, then the Ulema will instruct him to desist from all this abuse or give the talaaq. If he refuses then the Ulema have the right to annul the marriage. They can enforce this annulment with a court order, if need be. Ulema have annulled many marriages for the above and other reasons, and there was no need to seek a court order. So far the Ulema/Muftis have enjoyed this much authority among spouses.
 
2. As far as maintenance after talaaq is concerned it must be remembered that a wife is only entitled to maintenance for the duration of her iddat, not after. Therefore, with regard to maintenance after talaaq, the Ulema have encountered the following scenarios.
 
2.1 The wife is a working woman who leaves home to earn a living. In that case, she is not entitled to any expenses during the iddat because by leaving home she has violated the primary condition of iddat. Will the MMB provide for this Shar’ee requirement?
 
2.2 If it is argued that

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REMINDER TO ALL-SIGN THE PETITION IN DEFENCE OF DEEN
 
IN THE TIMES WE ARE LIVING IN, PERHAPS THIS MAY BE OUR CHANCE & TICKET TO FORGIVENESS AND EVERLASTING JANNAT.
STAND UP FOR THE SUNNAH OF NABI ALAYHIS SALAATU WAS SALAAM AND THE COMPLETE SHARIA THAT HE LEFT US WITH.
AND ON US IS ONLY TO DELIVER A CLEAR MESSAGE TO YOU(QURAAN)
 
Hadhrat Allamah Anwar Shah Kashmiri advised his illustrious students:
"It's well and good that you're teaching various Islamic subjects or serving Islam in different ways, but the one who has defended Khatmun Nubuwwah and the Shari’ah, its as if he's defended Nabi ﷺ himself!"
 
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