Posted in fatawa, Tahaarat, tagged cleanliness, fatawa, Islam, Namaaz, Tahaarat, wudhu, wudhu rules on December 5, 2012 |
Q: If after washing the face for the 3rd time in wudhu, a beard hair fall out, should that place be washed again? Or if one washed his arm three times and thereafter a piece of skin on his arm peeled off, should the ’new’ skin be washed again?
A: He will not have to wash it again.
( ولا يعاد الوضوء ) بل ولا بل المحل ( بحلق رأسه ولحيته كما لا يعاد ) الغسل للمحل ولا الوضوء ( بحلق شاربه وحاجبه وقلم ظفره ) وكشط جلده (الدر المختار 1/101)
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Posted in fatawa, Questions and Answers, Tahaarat, Women issues, tagged fatawa, GHUSL, Islam, majlis, moistening the roots of hair, taharat, washing the hair for muslimwomen, wetting the hair, Women issues on November 4, 2012 |
Q. A Maulana says that as long as the water reaches the roots of the hair of a female, her ghusl will be valid. It is not necessary for all her hair to be moistened. Moistening the roots suffices.
A. The Maulana Sahib has erred. Every hair has to be compulsorily moistened during ghusl. If any hair remains unwashed, the ghusl will not be valid.
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Posted in Tahaarat, tagged Hadith, Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, Impact of Sins on the Life of the Sinner, Islam, NESEEHAT, Punishment, Reformation, sins, TASAUWWUF on November 4, 2012 |
Posted in Pregnancy and Childbirth, Tahaarat, Women issues, tagged babies, child birth, cleanliness, Haidh, Islam, Menses, muslium women, Nifaaz, postpartum bleeding, pregnancy, rulings of cleanliess, superstition, Tahaarat, The 40 days, Women issues on October 26, 2012 |
Where does the ’40 Days’ superstitions originate from?
The blood that passes from a woman’s vagina after giving birth to a baby is called Nifaas (Postnatal bleeding).
The maximum period for this bleeding is 40 days.
What is the longest that nifaas (post-partum bleeding) can last?
Praise be to Allaah.
There is a difference of opinion among the scholars concerning that.
1 – Most of the scholars said that the longest that nifaas can last is 40 days; if the bleeding lasts longer than that then it is istihaadah (irregular vaginal bleeding) unless it coincides with her regular period. This is the view of Abu Haneefah and Ahmad, according to one report, and is the well known view of his madhhab. This was also the ruling given by al-Tirmidhi in his Jaami’, narrating from Sufyaan, Ibn Mubaarak, Ishaaq and most of the scholars.
2 – Maalik, al-Shaafa’i and Ahmad, according to one report, said that the longest it may last is 60 days.
3 – al-Hasan al-Basri said that it may last between forty to fifty days; if it lasts longer than that then it is istihaadah.
4 – There are other opinions but these are cases of ijtihaad for which there is no saheeh evidence apart from the first view. It was proven that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with them both) said: “The woman in nifaas should wait for approximately forty days.” (Narrated by Ibn al-Jaarood in al-Muntaqa).
Ahmad, Abu Dawood, al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Maajah narrated via Massah al-Azdiyyah that Umm Salamah said: “At the time of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), the woman in nifaas would wait for forty days…”
There is some dispute concerning this isnaad. Ibn Qattaan classed it as da’eef (weak) in Bayaan al-Wahm wa’l-Ayhaam, as did Ibn Hazm. Al-Haakim classed it as saheeh and al-Nawawi and others classed it as hasan.
Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Istidhkaar, with regard to the maximum period of nifaas there is no opinion to be followed except the opinion of those who say that it is forty days. This is the view the companions of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and there was no dispute among them concerning this matter. All other opinions are those of people other than the Sahaabah, and in our view no other opinion can be counted because the consensus of the Sahaabah is evidence for those who came after them. Usually everyone feels comfortable with their opinion; how could anyone hold a different view with no evidence from the Sunnah? This view is the correct one, and that is for a number of reasons:
1- It is the view of the Sahaabah and no one has the right to go against them.
2- It is essential in this case to define a number of days during which a woman may remain in nifaas; it is not permissible to ignore the view of the Sahaabah and accept someone else’s view.
3- This is the view of doctors who are specialized in knowledge of this bleeding. Their view coincides with that of Ibn ‘Abbaas and of most of the scholars.
With regard to the minimum length of nifaas, most of the scholars have not set any limit for that. If the woman sees that she is pure (taahir) – which is when the bleeding stops – then she should do ghusl and start praying.
Imaam Abu ‘Eesa al-Tirmidhi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Jaami’ that the view of the scholars among the Sahaabah, Taabi’een and those who came after them was that the woman in nifaas should not pray for forty days unless she sees that she is pure before that, in which case she should do ghusl and start praying.
Shaykh Sulaymaan ibn Naasir al-‘Alwaan
Posted in fatawa, Tahaarat, tagged cleanliness, DISCHARGE, Islam, Leaking of Pre-Coital Fluid, PURITY, sex, Tahaarat on October 24, 2012 |
Q: I have a problem of leaking of pre-coital fluid. This is not regular occurrence i.e. sometimes it happens and sometimes not. Sometimes I feel that there is something, but when I check, there’s nothing. I usually check after I perform Salaah. If I was not aware that it has happened and find a stain on my underwear after Salaah, should I repeat my Salaah?
A: The wudhu will break with the coming out of pre-coital fluid (mazi). Hence, if after the Salaah you had found that mazi had come out and stained the underwear, if you are sure that it came out after the wudhu or during the Salaah then the wudhu as well as the Salaah should be repeated. If you are not sure when it came out then you do not have to repeat the wudhu and the Salaah.
( وينقضه خروج ) كل خارج ( نجس ) بالفتح ويكسر ( منه ) أي من المتوضىء الحي معتادا أو لا من السبيلين أو لا ( إلى ما يطهر ) بالبناء للمفعول أي يلحقه حكم التطهير (الدر المختار 1/134)
الباب الثالث في شروط الصلاة وهي عندنا سبعة الطهارة من الأحداث … الخ (الفتاوى الهندية 1/58)
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Posted in fatawa, Tahaarat, tagged bath, cleanliness, Ghusal, Islam, muslim, Popcorn shells, shower, taharaat on October 24, 2012 |
Q: During ghusal I doubted that some shell of popcorn is left between my teeth and gum. I tried hard to remove it with help of brush but could not succeed so I left it by considering it as my doubt and I performed all my prayers but in the night pieces came out. Now what should I do?
A: The ghusal is valid and all the Salaah performed after the ghusal is valid.
( و ) لا يمنع ( ما على ظفر صباغ و ) لا ( طعام بين أسنانه ) أو في سنه المجوف به يفتى وقيل إن صلبا منع وهو الأصح
و في رد المحتار : قوله ( به يفتى ) صرح به في الخلاصة وقال لأن الماء شيء لطيف يصل تحته غالبا ا هـ ويرد عليه ما قدمناه آنفا ومفاده عدم الجواز إذا علم أنه لم يصل الماء تحته قال في الحلية وهو أثبت قوله ( إن صلبا ) بضم الصاد له المهملة وسكون اللام وهو الشديد حلية أي إن كان ممضوغا مضغا متأكدا بحيث تداخلت أجزاؤه وصار لزوجه وعلاكة كالعجين شرح المنية قوله ( وهو الأصح ) صرح به في شرح المنية وقال لامتناع نفوذ الماء مع عدم الضرورة والحرج ا هـ ولا يخفى أن هذا التصحيح لا ينافي ما قبله فافهم (رد المحتار 1/154)
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Posted in Questions and Answers, Tahaarat, Women issues, tagged cleanliness, fatawa, Haidh, Islam, married women, medicine, mensterual flow, muslim woman, pads, Tahaarat, tampons, vergin, Women issues on July 22, 2012 |
| QUESTION: Are tampons permissible to use before marriage?
ANSWER: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful Menstrual blood is considered impure (najis), thus it is important that a woman makes sure her body and cloths remain free from impurities, as purity (taharah) is part of faith. Even in the time of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace), women used various means in keeping themselves clean from the blood of menstruation. In the modern era, the usage of tampons is one of the means in controlling the flow of blood to the cloths or body. A tampon is a (usually disposable) plug that a woman inserts into her vagina during her menstrual period to absorb the flow of blood. In industrial countries, some women choose not to use tampons, due to health and/or environmental concerns. Several alternate ways of absorbing menstrual fluids are available. Women in developing countries are less likely to have these choices (including tampons) available. Some women may choose not to use tampons because they fear damaging their hymen, regarded as a proof of virginity. In some cultures, the use of tampons by virgins is discouraged because of this. As far as the Islamic perspective on using tampons for married and unmarried women is concerned, in principle it is considered to be disliked (makruh), for it is something that is inserted in the internal part of a woman’s vagina. |
The renowned Hanafi jurist (faqih), Allama Ibn Abidin (Allah have mercy on him) mentions the following points in his commentary on Imam al-Barkawi’s treatise on the fiqh of menstruation, Manhal al-waridin min bihar al-faydh ala Zukhr al-muta’ahilin fi masa’il al-haydh:
1) Placing cotton (kursuf) (or anything that absorbs blood) on the opening of the vagina is recommended (mustahab),
2) Virgin women should place this at the time of menstrual periods and non-virgin women at all times, for non-virgins have discharge on a regular basis, so they should be precautions and have cotton placed there at all times,
3) It is a Sunnah for a woman to apply scent to the cotton or pad, so that the odour of the blood is removed,
4) It is offensive (makruh) to have this cotton (kursuf) inserted fully in the internal part of the vagina, because it resembles masturbation. (See: Majmu’a Rasa’il Ibn Abidin, 1/84-85)
Furthermore, two points are worth noting here:
Firstly, some experts are of the opinion that tampons have been shown to have a connection to toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare but sometimes fatal disease caused by bacterial infection. Hence, if that is the case, it would not be permitted for women, married or otherwise, to use tampons.
Allah Most High says:
“And make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction.” (Surah al-Baqarah, V: 195)
Based on the above verse of the Qur’an and many other evidences found in the Qur’an and Sunnah, it is prohibited for one to cause harm to one’s self or another person. Hence, if it is proven that using tampons cause harm to the woman, it would not be permitted for her to use them. This can be determined by enquiring from an expert.
Secondly, some people consider using tampons impermissible for unmarried and virgin women because they fear that the woman may not remain a virgin, which they believe to be a defect in the woman.
This, according to the Islamic understanding, is incorrect. The hymen of a woman may be broken in many ways: Injury, accident, playing sports, riding a bicycle, penetration of any sort such as a medical examination, use of tampons, or a douche. Thus, Islam commands the husband not to suspect any wrongdoing on behalf of his spouse if he were to see her not being a virgin. A woman must not be looked down upon because of having lost her virginity. In fact, the jurists (fuqaha) state that a woman whose hymen is broken due to other than having actual sex is Islamically considered to be a virgin. Imam al-Mawsili (Allah have mercy on him) states:
“If a woman lost her virginity due to jumping, injury, becoming old or (strong) menstrual periods, then she will be considered a virgin.” (al-Ikhtiyar li ta’lil al-Mukhtar, 3/116)
Therefore, purely based on the fact that a woman may not remain a virgin, it would not be unlawful for a virgin woman to use tampons. In some cultures, women are greatly looked down upon or even harmed and oppressed by the husband if she lost her virginity. This is totally unIslamic and a major sin, from which we must abstain. We must also educate members of our communities that it is wrong and sinful to suspect any wrongdoing on behalf of the woman, for Islam orders us to always have good opinion about others. In fact, even if a woman lost her virginity through unlawful sexual intercourse and then repented, it would not be permitted to think low of her. After all, what guarantee is there that the man is a virgin?
Having said that, it may be better for unmarried women to avoid using tampons due to the negative implications it can bring about upon marriage. However, it cannot be considered unlawful purely based on this reason.
In conclusion, married and unmarried women should avoid using tampons, for firstly, it is something that is inserted internally, and secondly, using a tampon may be harmful to one’s health or at the least unhygienic, and thirdly, for unmarried women, using tampons and breaking of the hymen may (though unfortunate) cause problems after marriage. This is when it is not proven that tampons cause severe harm to the woman. However, as mentioned above, if it is proven that using tampons is harmful to the woman’s health, it would not be permitted to use them.
And Allah knows best
(Mufti) Muhammad ibn Adam
Darul Iftaa
Leicester, UK
Posted in Questions and Answers, Tahaarat, Women issues, tagged cleanliness, diaper change, Islam, Muslim women, nappy change, taharat, wudhu on June 25, 2012 |
Question and Answer:
Q. Does my Wudhu break when I change my babys nappy?
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A. No. The Wudhu does not become invalid by changing your baby’s nappy or diaper. If you do get soiled by any impurity during the process, the soiled area should be washed.
And Allah Knows Best
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
Posted in Questions and Answers, Tahaarat, Women issues, tagged answres, bath, GHUSL, Islam, Muslim women, question, taharat, Washing the hair?, Women issues on June 25, 2012 |
Question and Answer:
Q. Respected Mufti saab I have a question pertaining to Ghusl ..
If ones hair is long and it gets hard to wash in Winter .. Do one have to wash the whole hair from rot to tip or one should just run ones fingers with the water through the hair .. I’d really appreciate your advice on this ..
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Posted in Islam and Medicine, Tahaarat, tagged cleanliness, Hadith, Islam, muslims, prayer, Tahaarat, wudhu on April 17, 2012 |
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, “There is no wudu for him who does not mention Allah’s name upon it.” (Sahih – Ibn Maajah, At-Tirmithee, Abu Dawood, and others)
Humran (RA) narrates that Uthman (RA) called for water to make wudu and washed his hands three times… then said, “I saw Rasoolullah (SAW) make wudu just as I have made wudu.” (Sahih – Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, “When you make wudu then wash your mouth.” (Sahih – Al-Baihaqee)
The Prophet (SAW) said, “When one of you makes wudu then let him enter water into his nose, then expel it.” (Sahih – Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood)
Abd Khair (RA) said, “We were sitting looking towards Ali (RA) – as he made Wudu – and he entered into his mouth a handful of water with his right hand and washed his mouth and nose, then expelled it from his nose with his left hand – he did that three times, then said, ‘Whoever would like to see the way of purification of Rasoolullah (SAW) – then this is his purification.’” (Sahih – Ad-Daarimee)
Allah (SWT) said, “O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…” (Al-Ma’idah 5:6)
Humran ibn Abaan (RA) narrates that Uthman (RA) called for water to make wudu and so mentioned the way in which the Prophet (SAW) made wudu. Humran (RA) said, “Then he washed his face three times.” (Sahih – Al-Bukhari, Muslim)
Anas (RA) narrates that the Prophet (SAW), when he made wudu, used to take a handful of water and enter it below his chin and rub it through his beard and said, “This is what my Lord – the Great and Exalted – has ordered me to do.” (Sahih – Abu Dawood, Al-Baihaqee, Al-Haakim)
Allah (SWT) said, “O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…” (Al-Ma’idah 5:6)
Nu’aim ibn Mijmar (RA) said, “I saw Abu Hurairah make wudu – he washed his face and completed the wudu, then washed his right hand until he reached the upper arm, then his left hand till he reached the upper arm” – then in the end of the Hadith he said: “This is how I saw Rasoolullah (SAW) make wudu.’” (Sahih – Muslim)
Allah (SWT) said, “O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…” (Al-Ma’idah 5:6)
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, “The two ears are a part of the head.” (Sahih – At-Tirmithee, Abu Dawood, and Ibn Maajah)
From Abdullah ibn Amr (RA) – about the way of performing wudu – he (SAW) said, “Then he (SAW) wiped his head and entered his two forefingers into his ears and wiped the backs of his ears with his thumbs”. (Sahih – Abu Dawood, An-Nasaa’ee, Ibn Maajah, Ibn Khuzaimah)
Ar-Rabee bint Mu’awwidh (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW), “Wiped his head with water remaining in his hand”. (Hasan – Abu Dawood and others)
Allah (SWT) said, “O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer, wash your faces and your hands (fore-arms) up to the elbows, rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads, and (wash) your feet up to ankles…” (Al-Ma’idah 5:6)
“Ibn Umar (RA) said, “Rasoolullah (SAW) fell behind us and then came upon us during a journey, then we found him and it was time for ‘Asr – so we began to make Wudu and wipe over our feet, so he (SAW) called out at the top of his voice, ‘Woe to the ankles from the Fire. (two or three times)’” (Sahih – Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
“Al-Mustaurad (RA) said, “When the Prophet (SAW) made wudu he would enter the water between his toes with his little finger.” (Sahih – Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithee, and Ibn Maajah)
Rasoolullah (SAW) said, “None of you makes wudu and completes the wudu then says: “Ash hadu an la ilaha illal lahu wah dahu la shareeka lahu wa ash hadu an-na muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasulhu” except that all eight Gates of Paradise are opened for him – so that he enters by whichever he pleases.” (Sahih – Muslim, Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithee, An-Nasaa’ee, Ibn Maajah)
“Allah hum maj ‘alnee minat taw-wabeena, waj ‘alnee minal muta tah-hireen.” (Sahih – At-Tirmithee)
