. In reference to one of your previous answers were you were addressing a non-Muslim, I noticed you referred to that person as my beloved brother in humanity. Although it is indeed true we are all brothers in humanity, however I have read numerous Ahadeeth informing us to not have love for Kufaar (non-Muslims). (BeLOVEd)
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As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa
Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you)
One of our brothers/sisters has asked
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As
slaam alykum;
1. In reference to one of your previous answers were you were addressing a
non-Muslim, I noticed you referred to that person as “my beloved brother in
humanity”. Although it is indeed true we are all ‘brothers’ in humanity,
however I have read numerous Ahadeeth informing us to not have ‘love’ for
Kufaar (non-Muslims). (BeLOVEd)
As a
result of the above, I would strongly appreciate if you were to do one of the
following:
A:
Acknowledge your mistake and correct your error,
B:
Correct me if I am wrong (and forgive my ignorance).
2.
Again, in one of your previous answers about thoughts is prayers, I remember
reading about a hadeeth you quoted, that if worldly thoughts come into your
head you should spit three times to your left and seek refuge in Allaah, Please
kindly forward to me this Email, or just the hadeeth.
3. According to Al Qur’aan and the authentic traditions of last messenger
(PBUH) has there been any emphasis upon wearing something on your head, like
those white prayer hats when you pray?
May Allaah guide us, and reward you appropriately for your efforts.
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Answer:
Brother in Humanity
In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask
for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever
He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that
there is no one (no idol, no person, no
grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai,
nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that
Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.
Your
Question-1: In reference to one of your previous answers were you were
addressing a non-Muslim, I noticed you referred to that person as “my beloved
brother in humanity”. Although it is indeed true we are all ‘brothers’ in
humanity, however I have read numerous Ahadeeth informing us to not have ‘love’
for Kufaar (non-Muslims). (BeLOVEd)
As a
result of the above, I would strongly appreciate if you were to do one of the
following:
A: Acknowledge your mistake and correct your error,
B:
Correct me if I am wrong (and forgive my ignorance).
Dear and Beloved brother, even if one is a disbeliever, it
is the condition and an extension of the our love for our disbelieving brethren
in humanity, and our concern for their well-being in this world and especially
the Hereafter that we invite them to the Truth of this beautiful deen and path
that would lead them to the Mercy,
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 60 Surah
Mumtahana verses 7-9:
7 It may be that Allah will grant love (and friendship) between you
and those whom ye (now) hold as enemies: for Allah
has power (over all things); and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful.
8 Allah forbids you not with regard to those (disbelievers) who fight
you not for (your) Faith, nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah Loves those
who are just.
9 Allah only forbids you with regard to those (disbelievers) who fight
you for (your) Faith, and drive you out of your homes, and support (others) in
driving you out, from turning to them (for friendship and protection). It is
such as turn to them that do wrong.
Although it is indeed true and not befitting a believer
who sincerely believes in Allah and the Last Day to love and befriend those
disbelievers who wage war against the believers only because of their faith and
belief, there is absolutely no prohibition or restriction in Islam in
befriending and dealing justly and kindly with those good disbelievers who do
not wage war against the believers, nor hold any hatred or malice towards those
who believe…..It may be that Allah Subhanah has Mercy on them, opens their
hearts to the Truth of Al-Islam through the efforts and striving of a believer,
and guides them to the Straight Path.
Thus my beloved brother in Islam, if a brother or sister
who were brought up in disbelieving surroundings or have chosen to exercise their God-given right to disbelieve
for the period of their test of one life….but have taken the effort and the
striving to comment or seek some clarification in the deen of Islam on this
humble forum, it is only a manifestation of our love and our concern for their
well-being in this world and especially the Hereafter that we strive to guide
them to the Truth in the best possible manner and character. It may be that Allah Subhanah has Mercy on
them, opens their hearts to the Truth of Al-Islam through our humble efforts,
and guides them to the Straight Path.
Your
Question-2: Again, in one of your previous answers about thoughts is prayers, I
remember reading about a hadeeth you quoted, that if worldly thoughts come into
your head you should spit three times to your left and seek refuge in Allaah,
Please kindly forward to me this Email, or just the hadeeth
Sahih Muslim Hadith 5463 Narrated by
Uthman came to Allah's Messenger (saws) and
said: ‘O Allah's Messenger (saws), the Shaytaan intervenes between me and my
prayer and my reciting of the Qur'an and he confounds me.’ Thereupon Allah's
Messenger (saws) said: ‘That is (the doing of the Shaytaan) who is known as
Khinzab, and when you perceive its effect, seek refuge with Allah from it, and
spit three times to your left.’ I did
that and Allah dispelled that from me.
Your Question-3:
According to
has there been any
emphasis upon wearing something on your head, like those white prayer hats when
you pray?
Wearing a covering on the head while offering his prayers or while reciting the Quran is not amongst the obligatory acts for a believing male in Shariah. If one covers his head, or leaves it uncovered; both ways his prayers and his worship will be considered valid.
The dressing norm at the time of
the Messenger of Allah (saws) was such that the Arabs used to wear a turban
over their heads; and thus the Messenger
of Allah (saws) normally always prayed with his head covered. Thus, if the normal dress code of the person
is such that he covers his head (like the Arab ‘gatra’ or head-cover); then it is fine to pray with the head
cover. But if there the normal dress
code of the person is such that in normal circumstances he does not cover his
head, there is no need to specially
cover his head while praying or reciting the Quran. But if he does cover his head, there is no
harm.
Ibn 'Asakir related that the Prophet (saws) would sometimes
remove his head cover (turban) and place it in front of him as a ‘sutrah’ for
prayer.
In light of the above hadith it
is evident that at times the Messenger of Allah (saws) would remove his head-cover
and offer his prayers; thus a head-cover is not and cannot be an obligatory
condition for offering one’s prayers in Islam for the believing males.
It is absolutely obligatory for
a believing woman to cover her head and her full body while offering her
prayers.
Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to
Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only
Source of Strength.
Your brother and well wisher in
Islam,
Burhan
Wister