Tayseer al-‘Allaam
Sharh Umdah al-Ahkaam
Shaykh Abdullah ibn Abdur-Rahmaan
Aal Bassaam
Lecture Number
Two
Purification
Is Essential For Prayer
Hadeeth
No. 2:
Hammaam ibn Munabbih, who is the brother
of Wahb ibn Munabbih said: This is what
has been transmitted to us by Abu Hurairah from Muhammad, the Messenger of
Allah (may Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him): Allah does not accept
the prayer of any one of you if he nullifies
his state of purification,
until he purifies himself once again [by Wudoo or Ghusl].
[al-Bukhaaree 1/101, no. 137; Muslim 1/149, no. 435]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The Prayer of the one who has invalidated his state of purification is not accepted until he purifies himself once again from the state of major or minor impurity [according to one’s need].
2. Al-hadath (passing wind, urine, etc) nullifies the ablution, and as well invalidates one’s Salah, if the hadath occurs during the prayer.
3. The intended meaning of: Allah does not accept the prayer – is that the prayer is not correct (Saheeh), nor does one even get credit (Ij-zaa’) for its performance.
4. The hadith indicates that at-Tahaarah (the state of purification) is a necessary pre-condition for the correctness (Sihhah) of the prayer.
The
Washing of Feet Properly is an Integral part of Wudoo’
Hadeeth
No. 3:
‘Abdullah b. ‘Amr reported: We returned from Makkah to al-Madeenah with the Messenger of Allah, and when we came to some water on the way, some of the people were in a hurry at the time of the afternoon prayer and performed ablution hurriedly; and when we reached them, their heels were dry, no water had touched them. The Prophet said:
Woe
to (dry) heels, because of Hell-fire.
[Make your ablution thorough]
[Bukhaaree 1/114, no. 164, 166; Muslim 1/154, no. 468, 473]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The obligation of giving attention to the parts of the body washed in Ablution, and not being neglectful of any of them. The hadith has clearly pointed to the care in washing the feet, and the rest of the parts of the body washed in ablution are included by Qiyaas (analogy) and based on the texts in other hadith which mention each of these parts.
2. The severe threat for the one who is neglectful in the performance of ablution.
3. The obligation in reference to the two feet – in the performance of ablution – is (al-Ghusl) washing them. This is confirmed in numerous authentic hadith, as well as the consensus (Ijmaa’) of the Muslim Ummah, in contradiction to the strange and deviant position of the Shee’ah who have opposed the whole of the Ummah. They have rejected the confirmed and authentic hadith which report the action of the Prophet, as well as his teaching and instructions to the Companions.
While
Cleaning the Nose, And Using Pebbles In The Toilet, The Odd Number is
Preferable
Hadeeth
No. 4:
Narrated Abu Hurairah: Allah’s Messenger said: If anyone of you performs ablution he should put water in his nose and then blow it out; and whoever cleans his private parts with stones should do so with odd numbers. And whoever wakes up from his sleep should wash his hand before putting it in the water for ablution, because nobody knows where his hand was during the night.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/114, no. 163; Muslim 1/166, no. 544]
[In the Narration of Muslim]
Abu Hurairah reported: The Messenger of Allah said: When anyone
performs ablution he must clean his nose, and when anyone wipes himself with
pebbles (after answering the call of nature)
he must do that an odd number of times.
[Muslim, Vol. 1/153 no.460; see also: 458 - 463]
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion]
The scholars differed concerning the sleep after which it is legislated to wash one’s hand.
(1) al-Imaam ash-Shaafi’ee and the Majority of Scholars held the opinion that it is legislated after every type of sleep, whether during the night or the day, due to the generality of his words: “…and whoever wakes up from his sleep…” [not specifying sleep of the night or the day].
(2) The two Imaams Ahmad and Daawood adh-Dhaahiree specified it to be legislated after awakening from sleep of the night. They supported their opinion by the fact that the real meaning of al-Baitootah is (spending the night), and therefore this instruction is concerning the sleep of the night [as mentioned in the end of the hadith: “…nobody knows where his hand was during the night”]. They also cited the narration of at-Tirmidhee and Ibn Maajah: “If anyone of you awakens from the night.”
The strongest opinion is the second since the exact reason behind the legislation of washing the hands is not actually clear. What is more likely is that it is purely an act of worship (at-ta’abbudiyyah). In that case, there is no room for making Qiyaas (comparison) between the day and the night, even if someone sleeps during the day for a long period of time (as one sleeps in the night), since such a case is not the common occurrence. The rules and laws are connected – primarily – to the case of the majority or that which is common. The apparent meaning of the ahaadith is the specification of sleep of the night.
The scholars also differed as to whether this washing of the hands upon awakening from sleep is waajib (obligatory) or mustahabb (commendable or recommended)?
(1) The Majority of Scholars held that this washing is mustahabb (commendable). This has been reported as a view of Ahmad, and the choice of al-Kharqee and al-Muwaffaq and al-Majd.
(2) The most famous opinion of the madh-hab of al-Imaam Ahmad is that it is obligatory (waajib), and this is indicated by the apparent wording of the hadith.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The obligation of sniffing water up into the nose (al-istin-shaaq)
and blowing it out (al-istin-thaar). Imaam an-Nawawee said: Here is a clear
indication that al-istin-thaar is different from al-istin-shaaq.
2. The fact that the nose is considered part of the face in the performance of ablution. This is derived from the text of this hadith and the Qur’anic verse: “…and wash your faces…”
3. The legislation of using an odd number [even if it exceeds three] when washing the private parts with pebbles after using the toilet. Al-Majd (the grandfather of Ibn Taymiyyah) says in his book al-Muntaqaa: This legislation of stopping on an odd number is understood to be Sunnah, if there is a need to exceed three.
4. Ibn Hajar said: Some [of the scholars] have derived from this hadith that the actual place of washing (i.e. the private parts) is singled out here for the special allowance [of washing more than three times] as long as any impurities remain.
5. The legislation of washing the hands when someone awakes from the sleep of the night. [This is keeping in mind the difference of opinion concerning whether this instruction is specifically in reference to the sleep of the night or even one who awakens from sleep during the day; and the difference of opinion concerning whether this instruction to wash the hands upon awakening from sleep is obligatory or commendable].
6. The obligation of performing ablution upon awakening from sleep.
7. The prohibition of putting one’s hand in the water-container until washing the hand. This prohibition is either an absolute prohibition (Tahreem) or something detestable (Makrooh), based upon the difference of opinion as to whether the washing of the hand before putting it in the water is obligatory (Waajib) or commendable (Mustahabb).
8. The apparent reason of the legislation of this washing is an-Nadhaafah (cleanliness). However, the ruling is determined by the circumstances of the majority. Therefore, it is legislated to wash the hand even if someone is sure that his hand is clean (if for example it was wrapped in a bag or something similar).
Tayseer al-‘Allaam
Sharh Umdah al-Ahkaam
Shaykh Abdullah ibn Abdur-Rahmaan
Aal Bassaam
Lecture Number
Three
Urinating in Stagnant Water
Hadeeth No. 5:
Narrated Abu Hurairah: Allah’s Messenger said: We (Muslims) are the last (people to come in the world) but (will be) the foremost (on the Day of Resurrection). The same narrator said that the Prophet said: You should not pass urine in stagnant water which is not flowing, then (you may need to) bathe in it. [al-Bukhaaree, 1/150, no. 239]
In a Narration from Muslim:
No one of you should bathe is standing
(stagnant) water, while he is Junub (sexually defiled).
The scholars differed concerning whether the prohibition here [of urinating or taking a bath in stagnant water] indicates at-Tahreem (prohibition) or al-Kiraaheeyah (that it is something detestable).
1. The Maalikee scholars held it to be Makrooh (detestable).
2. The Hanbalee and Zhaahiree (Literalists) held that it indicates at-Tahreem
(Prohibition).
3. Some other scholars held that it is Muharram (prohibited)
if the amount of water is little; and Makrooh (detestable)
if the amount of water is much.
The apparent indication of an-Nahy (prohibition) here is at-Tahreem (forbidden), whether the amount of water is little or much [the second opinion]…
Ikh-tilaaf [Difference of
Opinion]
The scholars also differed concerning the water which has been urinated in: does it retain its state of Tahaarah (purity), or does it become defiled?
1. If it is changed [in taste, color or smell] by the Najaasah (impure substance) – there is a confirmed Ijmaa’ (consensus) that it is unclean, whether the amount of water is little or much.
2. If it is not changed [in taste, color or smell] – and it is a large amount – there is Ijmaa’ (consensus) that it retains its state of purity.
3. If it is not changed [in taste, color or smell] – and it is a small amount – there are two opinions:
(A) That it retains its state of purity, which is the position of : Abu Hurairah, Ibn Abbass, al-Hasan al-Basaree, Ibn al-Musayyib, ath-Thawree, Dawood, Maalik and al-Bukhaaree. Al-Bukhaaree has listed a number of Hadeeths refuting those who held that it becomes Najas (impure).
(B) Ibn Umar, Mujaahid, and the Hanafee, Shaafi’ee and Hanbalee Schools hold that it become Najas (impure) simply through coming into contact with impure substances – even if it does not undergo any change [in taste, color or smell], as long as it is a small amount of water. They cite a number of evidences including the Hadeeth under discussion. Each of their evidences can be refuted.
The first group (A) relied upon many evidences including the hadeeth reported by Abu Daawood and at-Tirmidhee who declared it to be a Hasan (good) hadeeth: Water is pure, and nothing causes it to become impure. Their response to the hadeeth of this section [No. 5 above] is that the prohibition mentioned in it is meant to indicate that it is detestable to use such water for drinking, not that such water becomes najas (impure).
The position of the first group (A)[that the water remains pure, even if it is a small amount, as long as it does not undergo any change] is the correct position. This is so because the basis for declaring the water impure is its undergoing some change [in its taste, color or smell] as a result of the impure substances (mixing with it) – no matter if its quantity is small or great. This is the choice of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (Raheema-hu’llah).
From this we know also that the strongest opinion concerning the water in which someone takes a bath from al-Janaabah (major state of impurity from sexual relations) is also pure – even if it is a small amount. This is contrary to the well known position of our Madh-hab (Hanbalee School) as well as the position of the Shaafi’ee School who hold that bathing in the water eliminates or nullifies its characteristic [or state] of purity, since it is only a small amount of water.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The prohibition of urinating in stagnant water, and that it is Haraam.
2. The prohibition of taking a bath in still water by immersing one’s body in that water, especially the person who is in a state of major ritual impurity – even if he/she did not urinate in it. What is legislated here is to scoop the water by handfuls.
3. The permissibility of the above in flowing water, even though it is better to avoid such.
4. The prohibition of everything harmful or transgression upon others.
If a dog drinks from the utensils of
anyone of you then it is essential to wash it 7 times.
Narrated Abu Hurairah: Allah’s Messenger said:
If
a dog drinks from the utensil of anyone of
you it is essential to wash it seven times.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/120, no. 173]
Muslim’s
Narration:
…The first washing should be with Turaab (the surface soil).
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The severity of the uncleanliness of the dog, due to its filthiness.
2. The licking of a dog in a utensil – and likewise its eating from a utensil – makes the utensil unclean, as well as its contents.
3. The obligation of washing, whatever the dog has licked in, 7 times.
4. The obligation of using turaab once, and it is best that it be with the first washing, so that the water may follow.
5. Whatever is used in the place of turaab takes the same ruling as it, since the intention is cleaning. This is the madh-hab of Ahmad, and one of the sayings of ash-Shaafi’ee. But the more famous saying of ash-Shaafi’ee is that you must use turaab.. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid supported this position saying that it has been mentioned in the text of the hadeeth, and that it is one of the two major sources of purification. Additionally, if an extracted meaning goes back to contradict the literal text [which it is derived from], then that extracted meaning is rejected. Imam an-Nawawee said that soap or similar substances do not take the place of turaab according to the most correct opinion. I [the author] say: New scientific research has shown that the elimination of these impurities which is achieved through the use of turaab is not achieved by other substances…
6. The greatness of the Pure Sharee’ah, and that it surely is revelation from the All-Wise All-Aware, and the one who delivered it (i.e. the Prophet) does not speak from his desires. Some scholars discussed the wisdom behind the severe stand [of the Sharee’ah Law] concerning this impurity, in consideration of the existence of other equally detestable substances, which do not require a similar effort of purification from them.
One group of scholars went so far as to say: This manner of purification from the saliva of the dog is ta’abbudi (a matter of pure worship) whose wisdom can not be understood. Then modern medicine came along with its scientific discoveries and microscopes confirming the existence of microbes and contagious diseases in the saliva of the dog, which can not be eliminated by water alone.. Highly exalted is Allah, the all-Knowing all-Aware. Congratulations to those who have certainty [concerning Allah’s Revelation], and woe to the deniers.
Tayseer al-‘Allaam
Sharh Umdah al-Ahkaam
Shaykh Abdullah ibn Abdur-Rahmaan
Aal Bassaam
Lecture
Number Four
How To Perform Ablution (al-Wudoo’)
Hadeeth No. 7:
Humraan, the freed slave of ‘Uthmaan, said: ‘Uthmaan ibn ‘Affaan (may Allah be pleased with him) called for ablution water and this is how he performed the ablution. He washed his hands three times. He then rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose with water [three times]. He then washed his face three times; then washed his right arm up to the elbow three times, then washed his left arm like that, then wiped his head; then washed his right foot up to the ankle three times, then washed his left foot like that, and then said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) performing ablution like this ablution of mine. Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
((من
توضأ نحو
وضوئي هذا ثم
صلى ركعتين لا
يحدث فيهما
نفسه غفر له
ما تقدم من
ذنبه))
He who performs ablution like this ablution of mine and then stood up (for prayer) and offered two rak’ahs of prayer without allowing his thoughts to be distracted, all his previous sins are expiated.
Ibn Shihaab [az-Zuhree] said: Our scholars remarked: This is the most complete of the ablutions performed for prayer.
[Muslim 1/149, no. 436]
In another narration:
Humraan, the freed slave of ‘Uthmaan, said: I saw ‘Uthmaan (may Allah be pleased with him) calling for a vessel (of water) and poured water over his hands three times and then washed them. Then he put his right hand in the vessel and rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose. Then he washed his face three times and his hands up to the elbows three times; then wiped his head, then washed his feet three times. Then he said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had said:
He who performed
ablution like this ablution of mine and offered two rak’ahs of prayer without
allowing his thoughts to be distracted, all his previous sins would be expiated.
[Muslim 1/149, no. 437]
1. The Imams Abu Haneefah, Maalik, ash-Shaafi’ee, Sufyaan and others held the opinion that al-Istin-shaaq (sniffing water up into the nose) during ablution is Musta-habb (comendable), not Waajib (obligatory).
2. The well known opinion of Imam Ahmad is that it (al-Istin-shaaq) is Waajib (obligatory), and hence the ablution is not correct without it. This is also the position of Abu Lailaa, Ishaaq and others.
The first group based their opinion upon the hadeeth: There are ten matters from the Sunnan (practices) of the Messengers. And one of those Sunnan (practices) is al-Istin-shaaq. They said: The thing which is Sunnah is not obligatory.
The second group – who hold that al-Istin-shaaq is obligatory cite the saying of Allah, the Most High:
…fagh-siloo wujooha-kum (then [you must] wash your faces). The argue that the nose is part of the face. They also cite the numerous authentic hadeeth which contain the description of the Prophet performing ablution, as well as his ordering (the people) to do it (al-Istin-shaaq).
They responded to the evidence of the
first group who, hold that al-Istin-shaaq is not obligatory, explaining
that the intended meaning of Sunnan
in the above hadeeth is: at-Tareeqah (the Way), since the
use of this terminology Sunnan or Sunnah to mean something which
is not obligatory is a terminology which came into use through the later
generation scholars of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) [and hence was not in use in the
time of the Prophet]. For this reason,
the expression al-Fitrah (ten matters of nature) was used in many
hadeeth in place of as-Sunnan.
For this reason, there is no doubt about the correctness of the opinion of the second group [i.e. that al-Istin-shaaq (sniffing water up into the nose) is Waajib (obligatory)] due to the strength of their evidences, and the absence of that which opposes or contradicts their position – as far as I know. And Allah is the Best Knower!
The scholars are in agreement concerning the obligation of wiping the head (in ablution). They also agree that it is Mustahabb (commendable) to wipe over the whole head. However, they differ concerning whether merely wiping over a part of the head is sufficient, or is it a necessity to wipe over the whole head?
1. ath-Thawree, al-Awzaa’ee, Abu Haneefah and ash-Shaafi’ee hold the opinion that it is permissible to wipe over part of the head, while differing concerning the amount necessary.
2. Maalik and Ahmad hold the opinion that it is obligatory to wipe over the whole head.
The evidence of the first group is the
saying of Allah, the Most High: …wam-sahu bi-Ru’oosi-kum (and
wipe over [a part of] your heads…considering the particle (bi)
to indicate: a part of (the head).
They also cite the hadeeth in Muslim from al-Mughairah: that the
Prophet performed ablution and then wiped over his forelock and the turban.
The evidence of the second group who hold
it obligatory to wipe the whole of the head is the many hadeeth which show the
Prophet wiping over the whole of his head in his ablution. One of these hadeeth is the hadeeth of this
chapter. Another is that which is
reported in the Six Books of Hadeeth (including al-Bukhaaree and Muslim…): …that
he (peace be upon him) wiped his head with his two hands, going from the front
(to the back) and then from the back (to the front); he started from the
forehead until he reached the nape of
the neck; then he returned his hands [wiping his head] to the place where he
began.
They also answered the first group who
hold that wiping a part of the head is sufficient, saying: the particle (Ba)
in the Arabic language has not been reported to have the meaning of a part
of something. Instead its meaning
is: to touch or come in contact with something. Therefore, its
meaning in the above verse is: wipe your head by touching the head with the
hands. This is the real meaning of (Ba)
according the scholars of Arabic language such as Naf-tuwiyyah and Ibn
Duraid. Ibn Burhaan said:
Whoever claims that the particle (Ba) means part of something, has
come with something which the scholars of the language know nothing about.
Ibn al-Qayyim said: There is not even one
authentic hadeeth indicating that the Prophet sufficed to wipe over a
part of the head.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The Legislation of washing both hands 3 times, before putting them into the water of wadoo’ at the time of performing ablution.
2. Use of the right hand for taking (scooping) out the water of wadoo’ for washing the limbs.
3. The legislation of rinsing the mouth (at-Tamad-mada), putting water in the nose (al-Istin-shaaq) and blowing it out (al-Istin-thaar) – in this order. There is no difference as to whether these acts are legislated, but the difference is concerning whether they are all obligatory (i.e. al-Istin-shaaq). It has already been mentioned that the correct opinion is that it (al-Istin-shaaq) is obligatory.
4. Washing the face 3 times; and the face extends from the hairline of the forehead to the chin (in length) and from one ear to the other (in width). Additionally, the rinsing of the mouth and nose should be performed 3 times, since the nose and mouth are part of what is called the ‘Face’…
5. Washing the hands [from the fingertips (Fath al-Barr, 3/225)] up to and including the elbows 3 times.
6. Wiping the whole head one time, starting from the front, going to the back, reaching the beginning of the neck and then returning to the front of the head.
7. Washing the two feet, including the ankles, 3 times..
8. Doing all of these things in their order – as is understood from the fact that Allah has [purposely] mentioned that which is wiped (al-mam-sooh)– the head – between the mention of those things which are washed (al-magh-soolaat) – in observance of the order (tar-teeb) that one must follow in the washing of the body-parts of ablution. [Likewise, this is the order described in the authentic hadeeth]. This description is a complete description of the Prophet’s Ablution.
9. This description is a complete description of the Prophet’s Ablution.
10. The legislation of performing Salat after the performance of ablution.
11. One of the means of the completion or perfection of the Salat is through the presence of heart and mind while one stands in front of Allah, the Most High. In this is the encouragement to have Ikhlaas (sincerity of intentions) and the warning that the prayer might not be accepted from one whose mind is distracted by worldly affairs while standing in the prayer…
12. The virtue of the complete ablution, and that it is a cause for one’s sins to be forgiven.
13. The promised reward of one’s sins being forgiven is based on both
of these factors together: the complete and perfect ablution
followed by 2 Rak’ah in which one’s mind is not engaged in worldly
matters…
Note: [Some of] the Scholars limited the forgiveness mentioned here to forgiveness of the minor sins. As for forgiveness of major sins – it is required that one repent (tawbah) from them. Allah, the Most High, says: If you avoid al-Kabaa’ir (the Major Sins) from which you have been prohibited – We will remit from you Sayyi’aatikum (your Minor Sins)... [an-Nisaa 4:31] And the saying of Allah, the Most High: Those who avoid kabaa’iru-l-Ithmi (the Major Sins) and al-Fawaahish (illegal sexual intercourse, etc) except al-Lamam (the small faults), Verily! Your Lord is of vast forgiveness. [an-Najm 53:32]. The Messenger of Allah said: The Five daily Prayers, one Jumu’ah to the next and one Ramadan to the next – each serve to remit [the sins committed] between them if al-Kabaa’ir (the Major Sins) are avoided. [Ahmad, Muslim, at-Tirmidhee from Abu Hurairah].
How To Perform Ablution (al-Wudoo’)
Hadeeth No. 8:
Al-Bukhaaree says: CHAPTER. To pass wet hands over the whole head during ablution, as is referred to by the Statement of Allah (the Most High): Rub (by passing wet hands over) your heads (5:6).
And Ibn al-Musayyab said, ‘This order is both for men and women.’
And Maalik was asked, ‘Is the passing of a wet hand over a part of the head sufficient?’ He took his verdict from the narration of Abdullah ibn Zaid which follows immediately [which mentions that the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) wiped over his whole head].
Narrated Yahya al-Maazinee : A person asked ‘Abdullah ibn Zaid (may Allah be pleased with him), the grandfather of ‘Amr ibn Yahya, ‘Can you show me how the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) used to perform ablution?’
‘Abdullah ibn Zaid (may Allah be pleased with him), replied in the affirmative and asked for water. He poured it on his hands and washed them twice, then he rinsed his mouth three times and washed his nose with water three times by putting water in it and blowing it out. He washed his face three times and after that he washed his forearms up to the elbows twice and then passed his wet hands over his head from its front to its back and vice versa beginning from the front and taking them to the back of his head up to the nape of the neck and then brought them to the front again from where he had started and washed his feet [up to the ankles].
[al-Bukhaaree 1/127, no. 185]
The Washing of feet up to the ankles.
Narrated ‘Amr: My father saw ‘Amr ibn Abi Hasan asking Abdullah ibn Zaid about the ablution of the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him). Abdullah ibn Zaid asked for an earthen ware pot containing water and performed ablution like that of the Prophet in front of them. He poured water from the pot over his hand and washed his hands three times and then he put his hand in the pot and rinsed his mouth and washed his nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out with three handfuls of water. Again he put his hand in the water and washed his face three times and washed his forearms up to the elbows twice; and then put his hand in the water and then passed them over his head by bringing them to the front and then to the rear of the head once, and then he washed his feet up to the ankles. [al-Bukhaaree 1/128, no. 186]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
The main points of this hadith are the same as the previous one, both describing the complete ablution of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). However, this report contains the following additional points:
1. It is clearly mentioned in this hadith of Abdullah ibn Zaid that the rinsing of the mouth (al-mad-madah) as well as the rinsing of the nose (al-istin-shaaq) were three times – from three handfuls of water [rinsing both mouth and nose together, with each handful of water].
2. In the previous hadith of Uthman ibn Affaan, it was mentioned that the washing of the hands was 3 times and this hadith mentions the washing of the hands only 2 times.
3. The words: Again he put his hand in the water and washed his face three times, indicates the use of one hand for washing the face. Imam an-Nawawee – after mentioning various narration’s – says: These words indicate that [the use of one hand for washing the face, as well as the use of two hands] is Sunnah. However, the well known practice which has been affirmed by the majority of scholars is that it is commendable to take water with both hands for washing the face, since this manner is easier and more thorough. [Note: The use of both hands for washing the face has been reported in a narration of al-Bukhaaree from Abdullah ibn Zaid, a narration of al-Bukhaaree from Abdullah ibn Abbaas, and a narration of Abu Daawood and al-Baihaqee from Ali].
4. He said in the previous hadeeth: thumma masaha bi-ra’si-hi, and this expression [bi-ra’si-hi] might possibly be explained as meaning: then he wiped part of the head, as it was interpreted by some in the verse: wa’msahu bi-ru’oosi-kum- and wipe over [part of] your heads. However, the wiping over the whole head is mentioned clearly in this hadith – unlike the previous one. Additionally, the manner of wiping the head is explained in detail in this hadith. There is a General Rule: Some text of the Islamic Law explain and clarify other text; and here the wording in this narration indicates the obligation of wiping over the whole of the head.
5. Both hadith mention that he entered one hand [the right hand]
(in the water) at the time of rinsing the mouth and nose. In this hadith, it is mentioned that he
entered both hands at the time of washing the hands [up to the elbows]
and that he wiped his head with both hands, bringing them from the front to
the back, and then from the back to the front one time. Imam Abu Daawood said: All of the authentic
hadith indicate that wiping of the head is done one time. Ibn al-Mundhir said: That which is
established from the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him)
concerning wiping (al-Mash) is one time.
6. It is also understood from this hadith that it is permissible to wash different
parts of the body (in ablution) a different number of times… Also,
that washing 3 times is the most
complete manner, though washing once or twice is also acceptable,
as has been confirmed in the authentic hadith.
7. The scholars differed about where the wiping over the head should begin from. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid and as-San’aanee hold that it is from the front to the back. Others understood, from the words fa-aqbala bi-hima wa adbara that the wiping is from the back to the front, then returning the two hands to the nape of the neck (the point where the head meets the neck). [However the first opinion is clearly indicated in the narration which states: He began bi-muqaddam ra’si-hi (the front of his head) until the two hands reached qafaa-hu (the nape of the neck), then returning them to the place where he began.]
Lecture Number Five
How To Perform Ablution (al-Wudoo’)
Hadeeth No. 8:
Narrated Yahya al-Maazinee : A person asked ‘Abdullah ibn Zaid (may Allah be pleased with him), the grandfather of ‘Amr ibn Yahya, ‘Can you show me how the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) used to perform ablution?’…[Refer to Hand-Out from Lecture No. 4]
Starting From the Right-Hand Side For Ablution, etc.
‘Aaisha reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace and
blessings of Allah be upon his) loved to start from the right hand side
in all his affairs; in putting on the
shoes, in combing (the hair), in acts of purification.
[Muslim, 1/161, no. 514]
كان
رسول الله صلى
الله عليه
وسلم يحب التيمُنَ
في شأنه كله
في نعليه
وترجله
وطُهُورِهِ
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. Giving preference to the right [starting with the right] in all good things is better according to the Islamic legislation as well as from the rational and medical point of view. Imam an-Nawawee said: The ongoing rule in the Islamic legislation is that it is commendable and preferable to begin with the right in those things which are honorable; while the opposite – beginning with the left – is preferable for dishonorable and unclean things.
2. Using the left hand for unclean things is more fitting according to the Islamic law as well as rationally.
3. The Noble Islamic law has come for correction of the people, refining them and protecting them all kinds of harmful things.
4. Specifically concerning ablution – it is preferable to begin with the right members of the body which are washed in ablution, before the left members. Imam an-Nawawee said: the Scholars have agreed by consensus that the preference of starting with the right parts of the body before the left is Sunnah; whoever contradicted it has lost out on a virtuous deed, but his ablution is still complete.
It is Commendable to Include the Forehead
in Washing the Face and Include the Elbow and Ankle In Washing
the Hands and Feet, While Performing Ablution.
Hadeeth
No. 10:
Nu’aim b. ‘Abdullah al-Mujmir reported: I saw Abu Hurairah perform ablution. He washed his face and washed it well. He then washed his right hand including a
portion of his arm. He then washed his left
hand including a portion of his arm. He
then wiped his heard. He then washed his
right foot including his shank, and then washed his left foot including shank,
and then said: This is how I saw Allah’s
Messenger (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) performing ablution. And
[Abu Hurairah] added that the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah
and Peace be upon him) had observed. You shall have your faces, hands and feet
bright on the Day of Resurrection because of your perfect ablution. He who can afford among you, let him
increase the brightness of his
forehead and that of hands and legs.
[Muslim 1/156, no. 477]
أنتم الغرُّ
المحجَّلون
يوم القيامة
من إسباغِ
الوُضوء فمن
استطاع منكم
فلْيطِل
غرَّته
وتحجيلَه
In
another Narration:
Nu’aim b.
‘Abdullah reported: He saw Abu Hurairah
perform ablution. He washed his face and
washed his hands until he almost reached
his shoulders. He then washed his feet and reached up to the
shanks, and then said: I heard Allah’s
Messenger (may peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him) say: My Ummah
(people) would come, on the Day of
Resurrection, with bright faces, and bright hands and feet on account of the
marks of ablution. Therefore, whoever can increase the luster of his forehead
(and that of his hands and legs) should do so. [Muslim 1/156, no. 478]
It has also been reported:
Abu Haazim reported: I was (standing) behind Abu Hurairah and he was performing the ablution for prayer. He extended the (washing) of his hand until it reached his armpit. I said to him: O Abu Hurairah, what is this ablution? He said: O [so and so] of the tribe of Farrookh, you are here? If I knew that you were here, I would have never performed ablution like this. I have heard my friend (peace and blessings of Allah be upon his) say: In a believer adornment would reach the places where ablution reaches. [Muslim 1/157, no. 484]
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion] Concerning Increasing one’s Ghurrah (the Brightness or Luster of the Forehead, hands and legs). The scholars differed concerning the washing of the body parts - beyond the obligatory limit - when performing ablution.
1. The Majority of Scholars held that it is commendable to do so, based on this hadith, while differing concerning the extent to which one may wash beyond the obligatory limits.
2. Imam Maalik and Ahmad (in one report from him) held that this going beyond the obligatory bounds is not commendable. This is also the opinion of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, Imam Ibn al-Qayyim and Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Naasir as-Sa’adee. They supported their position with the following:
(a) Washing beyond the bounds – as an act of worship – requires a proof, and the hadith of Abu Hurairah is not a proof for such; it only indicates that there will be light or luster upon the parts of the body washed in ablution.
(b) This practice of Abu Hurairah was his own understanding from the hadeeth, and it is not proper to take his understanding here while the stronger and more likely position [concerning this matter] is in conflict with his practice.
(c) As for the words: Therefore, whoever can increase the luster of his forehead (and that of his hands and legs) should do so - the correct opinion is that these words are the speech of Abu Hurairah: mudrijah (words added as explanation or clarification) which are not part of the actual statement of the Prophet.
(d) It has not been transmitted from any one of the Sahaabah (Companions) that they shared this understanding and went beyond the obligatory bounds in the performance of ablution. Instead it has been transmitted from Abu Hurairah that he was careful not to allow anyone to see him washing in this manner, due to its strangeness.
(e) All of those who described the ablution of the Prophet only mention that he washed the face and hands to the elbows and the feet to the ankles. And it is not possible that the Prophet would have abandoned that which was preferable every time he performed his ablution. Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajar said in Fath al-Baaree: I did not see this sentence [the added statement of Abu Hurairah] in the narration of anyone who reported this hadeeth from the Companions – and those who reported it were ten (10), nor from anyone who narrated it from Abu Hurairah except this narration of Nu’aim.
(f) The noble verse of the Qur’an which describes ablution specifies the limits of the obligatory area of washing as being up to the elbows and the ankles, and it was one of the final verses revealed…
Lecture Number Six
What to say when going to the lavatory.
Hadeeth No. 11:
Narrated Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him): Whenever the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) went to the lavatory, he would say: O Allah! I seek refuge with You from the bad and evil things. Allahumma Inni a’oodhu bi-ka mana’l-Khub-thi [or al-Khu-bu-thi] wa’l Khabaa’ith. [Al-Bukhaaree 8/225, no. 334]
اللهم
إني أعوذ بك
من الخبث
والخبائث
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That it is commendable to supplicate with these words when one intends to go to the toilet, to be safe from the devils that try to spoil one prayers [through spoiling one’s state of purification].
2. One of the harms of the devils is that they cause impurities to befall the people, so as to invalidate the person’s Salat. Hence, one must seek refuge from them to be protected from their harm.
3. The obligation of avoiding all impurities, and taking the necessary measures to protect oneself from such impurities. It has been authentically reported that one of the causes of punishment in the grave is the neglect of protecting oneself from urine when using the toilet.
While urinating or defecating, never
face the Qiblah except when you are
screened by a building or a wall or something like that.
Hadeeth No. 12:
Narrated Abu Ayyoob Al-Ansaaree: The Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) said, “While defecating neither face nor turn your back to the Qiblah but face either east or west.”
Abu Ayyoob added. “When we arrived in Sha’m we came across some lavatories facing the Qiblah; therefore we turned ourselves while using them and asked for Allah’s forgiveness.”
[Al Bukhaaree 1/235, no. 388]
In another narration:
Narrated Abu Ayyoob Al-Ansaaree: Allah’s Apostle (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) said, “If anyone of you goes to an open space for answering the call of nature he should neither face nor turn his back towards the Qibla; he should either face the east or the west.”
[Al Bukhaaree 1/106, no. 146]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The prohibition of facing or turning one’s back towards the Qiblah (direction of Makkah) at the time of answering the call of nature.
2. The command or order to turn oneself away from the direction of the Qiblah while relieving oneself.
3. General Rule: The Commands and Prohibitions of the Law (Sharee’ah) are addressed to all of the Muslims in general. This is the original rule. However, there may be some instances when a command or prohibition is specifically addressed to particular individuals from amongst the Muslims. The command in this hadith is one such instance. His saying: but face either east or west is a command specifically directed to the People of al-Madeenah and whoever is in the same direction, such that if they face east or west, they would not be facing the Qiblah.
4. This wisdom behind this is to respect and honor the Ka’bah, the First House of Worship.
5. The intended meaning of Istigh-faar (seeking forgiveness) mentioned by Abu Ayyoob al-Ansaaree in this hadith, is seeking forgiveness in one’s heart, not saying with the tongue: I seek forgiveness from Allah – while one is at the toilet in the state of urinating or defecating. Mentioning the name of Allah by one’s tongue while uncovering the private parts and relieving oneself is not allowed.
To defecate in houses.
Hadeeth No. 13:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: I went up to the roof of Hafsa’s house for
some need and I saw Allah’s Apostle (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be
upon him) answering the call of nature facing Sha’m (
[Al Bukhaaree 1/108, no. 150]
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion] Concerning Facing the Qiblah while using the Toilet.
1. Facing or turning one’s back towards the Qiblah is Absolutely Prohibited in every condition. This was the opinion of: Abu Ayyoob, Mujaahid, Ibraheem an-Naka’ee, ath-Thawree, Ibn Hazm, Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim… They cited the authentic ahaadith which indicate the absolute prohibition such as the hadith of Abu Ayyoob (No. 12) above.
2. Facing or turning one’s back towards the Qiblah is Absolutely Permissible. This was the opinion of Aa’isha, Urwah ibn az-Zubair, Rabee’ah, Daawood az-Zaahiree. They cited as proof the authentic hadith indicating the permissibility, such as the present hadith of Ibn Umar.
3. Those who said the issue requires combining or reconciliation of the evidences, and that the correct opinion is that facing the Qiblah is forbidden in an open field but permissible in a fixed structure such as a house in which case one should as least turn one’s body away from the Qiblah. This is the opinion of Imams Maalik, ash-Shafi’ee, Ahmad and Ishaaq; while it has also been reported from Abdullah ibn Umar and Ash-Sha’abee.
4. Those who also saw the need to combine or reconcile the apparent contradiction between the two hadith in question, and they said the hadith of Abu Ayyoob indicated Kiraahah [that facing the Qiblah is disliked] not Tahreem (absolute prohibition) while the hadith of Ibn Umar indicates Jawaaz (permissibility).
5. Basic Principle: Whenever it is possible to reconcile between two apparently contradictory text, it is a necessity to do so, before declaring the abrogation of any one of them.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. Permission to turn one’s back towards the Ka’bah while relieving oneself, in the case where someone is in a building [a fixed toilet in a house].
2.
Permission to face Bait
al-Maqdis (
Lecture
Number Seven
To Carry An ‘Anazah (Spear-headed Stick)
Along With The Water For Washing the Private Parts After Answering the Call of
Nature.
Hadeeth No. 14:
Narrated Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him): Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) went to answer the call of nature I along with another boy used to carry an Idaawah [small container made from leather hide], full of water (for cleaning the private parts) and an ‘Anazah (spear-headed stick).
[Al Bukhaaree 1/109, no. 154]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. Permissibility of using water alone when making Istin-jaa (cleaning the private parts). And the use of water alone is preferable to using stones alone [or some solid substance such as toilet paper], since the use of water is more effective in cleaning. And the best manner is to combine the two, first using the solid substance and then following it with water, thus achieving complete cleanliness.
2. The Muslim is expected to prepare oneself by having on hand whatever one needs to clean oneself after using the toilet, so as to avoid having to get up and search for those needed items, and thereby taking the chance of soiling the body or clothing with any impurities.
3. Taking precautions and being concerned to protect oneself from the view of others, since looking at another person’s awrah (private area of the body that is not allowed to be uncovered) is forbidden. So, they used to place the spearheaded stick in the ground and place a cloth over it to be used as a screen.
4. The permissibility of using a young person for such service.
It is forbidden To Clean
the Private Parts With the Right Hand
Hadeeth
No. 15:
Narrated Abu Qataadah (may Allah be pleased with him): the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) said: Whenever anyone of you drinks (water etc.), he should not breathe in the drinking utensil, and whenever anyone of you goes to a lavatory [or urinates], he should neither touch his penis with his right hand, nor clean his private parts with his right hand.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/110, no. 155]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The prohibition of touching the private parts with the right hand while relieving oneself.
2. The prohibition of using the right hand for (istin-jaa) cleaning the private parts after relieving oneself.
3. The prohibition of breathing into the drinking vessel while drinking.
4. Avoiding unclean things, and if one is forced to do so – in that case the left hand should be used.
5. The excellence and superiority of the right hand over the left hand.
6. Giving attention and showing concern for cleanliness in general, and especially in dealing with foods and drinks, which would be a cause of harm to one’s health if impurities come in contact with them (i.e. foods and drinks).
7. The exalted nature and loftiness of the Sharee’ah (Islamic Law) which has commanded everything that is beneficial and warned us from all that is harmful.
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion] Concerning whether the Nahyee (prohibition) in this hadeeth indicates at-Tahreem (that which is absolutely forbidden) or al-Kiraahah (that which is detestable).
1. az-Zhaahiriyyah (literalist) hold that it indicates at-Tahreem (absolute prohibition), based upon the apparent meaning of the hadeeth.
2. Al-Jamhoor (Majority of Scholars) hold that it indicates al-Kiraahah (something detestable), considering the prohibition here as simply a means of stressing good manners.
Proof of the Impurity of Urine and that
it is Obligatory to Safeguard Oneself from It.
Hadeeth No. 16:
Ibn Abbass (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) happened to pass by two graves and said: They (their occupants) are being tormented, but they are not tormented for a grievous sin. One of them carried tales (An-Nameemah) and the other did not keep himself safe from being defiled by urine.
He then called for a fresh twig and split it into two parts, and planted one of them on each grave, and then said: Perhaps, their punishment may be lightened as long as these twigs remain fresh (moist).
[Muslim 1/171 - 172, no. 571]
One of the Major Sins Is Not to Protect
Oneself (One’s Clothing and Body) from One’s Urine (i.e. From Being Soiled With
It).
Another Narration:
Narrated Abdullah Ibn Abbass (may Allah be pleased with him and his father): Once the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him), while passing through one of the grave-yards of al-Madeenah or Makkah, heard the voices of two people who were being punished in their graves.
The Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) said: These two people are being punished, but not for a major sin (to avoid). The Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) then added, Yes! (They are being punished for a major sin). Indeed, one of them never saved himself from being soiled with his urine while the other used to go about with calumnies (an-Nameemah - to make enmity between friends).
The Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah
and Peace be upon him) then asked for a green leaf of a date-palm tree, split
it into two pieces and put one on each grave.
On being asked why he had done so, he replied: I hope that
their punishment might be lessened, as long as these remain fresh (moist).
[al-Bukhaaree 1/140-141, no. 215; also: 2/259, no. 460]
[This action was a kind of invocation on the part of the Prophet for the deceased persons. Fath al-Baaree 1/232]
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion] Concerning the placing of a twig/leaf on a grave.
(1) Some of the scholars held that it is mustahabb (commendable), considering this action of the Prophet to be a general legislation [for the whole of the Ummah].
(2) The other scholars held that it is not legislated to do such, since it is an act of worship, and every act of worship requires a proof, while there is no such proof that this act was meant to be general for the whole of the Ummah; especially since the Prophet never did it again, nor did any of the Companions, after him, do so.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. Affirmation of the punishment in the grave, as has been well established in the authentic hadith, and this is the madh-hab of the majority of the Muslim Ummah.
2. Neglecting to protect oneself from impurities (najaasaat) is a cause or reason for the punishment in the grave. Therefore, everyone must take precautions against impurities, since the hadeeth indicates the fact that urine has a special relationship to the punishment in the grave [as one of its causes]. This is confirmed by what is reported by al-Haakim and Ibn Khuzaimah: Most of the punishment in the grave is from [not protecting oneself from] urine. Ibn Hajar said: Its chain of narrators is Saheeh (authentic).
3. The prohibition of an-Nameemah (carrying tales between two people to cause enmity between them), and that an-Nameemah is a cause or reason for the punishment in the grave.
4. The mercy or compassion of the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) for his companions, and his eagerness and concern to distance them from any harm or evil.
5. It is encouraged to cover the sins and faults of others, as the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) – perhaps intentionally – did not identify or mention the names of the two people who were being punished in the graves.
6. His statement: They are not being punished for a major sin,- it means: their punishment is not due to a sin which was a major (difficult) thing for them to avoid. Surely, avoiding an-Nameemah or protecting oneself from urine (at the time of relieving oneself) is not some extremely difficult to do. However, their punishment was severe due to the harm/evil which resulted from their actions.
Lecture
Number Eight
Pertaining To Tooth-Stick Siwaak (A
Type of Tooth Brush Shaped like a Pencil - From the Roots of the Araak
Tree).
Hadeeth No. 17:
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) said: Were it not that I might over-burden my Ummah (the Muslim Community), I would have ordered them to use tooth-stick (Siwaak or Miswaak) for every prayer [at every time of prayer].
[Al Bukhaaree 1/26, no. 887; Muslim 1/158, no. 487]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The virtues and commendability of using miswak or siwaak. It is on the level of those things that are obligatory – in terms of the reward that one may receive from using it.
2. Confirmation of the legislation to use siwaak at the time of ablution and at the time of Salat…
3. The superiority of the ablution and the Salat which is performed along with the use of siwaak.
4. Nothing prevented the Prophet (sallallah alayhi wa sallam) from declaring the obligation of the use of miswak except the fear that it would be a hardship on the Muslims to fulfill that obligation.
5. The completeness of the concern and love of the Prophet (sallallah alayhi wa sallam) for his Ummah (the World-Body of Muslim), and his fear of any harm coming to them .
6. The Yusr (easiness or leniency) of the Islamic Law, and that there is no ‘Usr (difficulty) in it nor Mashaqqah (hardship).
7. General Principle: Repulsing that which is harmful takes precedence over seeking that which is beneficial [anna dar’a -l-mafaasid muqaddam ala jalbi -l-masaalih]. Here in this hadith we find that the Prophet (sallallah alayhi wa sallam) has avoided commanding the Ummah with the use of siwaak – in spite of the tremendous benefits contained in its use – simply for fear that Allah would make it obligatory upon them and they would not be able to fulfill that obligation. As a result a great harm would befall them due to their failing to fulfill this obligatory act.
Hadeeth No. 18:
Narrated Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased
with him): Whenever the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon
him) got up at night, he used to clean his mouth with Siwaak.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/154, no. 246; Muslim 1/158, no. 493]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. Confirmation of the legislation of the use of siwaak after awakening from sleep of the night. The reason for this is that sleep is usually a cause of a change in the odor of the mouth, and siwaak is the instrument for cleaning the mouth and refreshing it.
2. Confirmation of the legislation of the use of siwaak at every time where there is a change in the odor of the mouth, based on the meaning mentioned in the previous point.
3. The legislation of an-Nadhaafah (cleanliness) in general, and that it is from the Sunnah of the Prophet and an acknowledged aspect of al-Aadaab as-Saamiyah (Noble Manners).
Hadeeth No. 19:
Narrated ‘Aa’isha (may Allah be pleased with her): Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Bakr entered upon the Prophet while I was supporting the Prophet on my chest. Abdur-Rahman was holding a fresh Siwaak with which he was cleaning his teeth. Allah’s Messenger (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) looked at it, so I took the Siwaak, I divided it into two, [chewed it with my teeth] shook it and made it soft (with water), and then gave it to the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him). Then he (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) cleaned his teeth with it. I have never seen Allah’s Apostle cleaning his teeth in a better way. After finishing the brushing of his teeth, he lifted his hand or his finger and said three times: O Allah! Let me be with the Highest Companions, and then he died. Aa’isha used to say: He died while his head was resting between my chest and chin.
[Al Bukhaaree 5/515, no. 722]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1.
The use of fresh miswak.
2.
Preparing the miswak for
use [for example cutting of the used end, or softening the end before using
it].
3.
The permissibility of using the miswak
of someone else, after cleaning it and preparing it (for use by the second
person).
4.
Acting upon what one understands
through indirect indications or signals [without words being spoken].
5.
Ar-Rafeeq al-A’laa: This is
a reference to those mentioned in soorah
an-Nisaa [4:69] in the words: …those whom Allah has favored from amongst the
Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs and the Righteous…
Hadeeth No. 20:
Narrated Abu Burda: My father (Abu Moosa
al-Asharee- may Allah be pleased with him) said: I came to the Prophet (may the
Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) and saw him carrying a siwaak
in his hand and cleaning his teeth, saying, ‘Uh’ ‘Uh’, as if he was choking
while the Siwaak was in his mouth.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/154, no. 245]
In the Narration of Muslim:
Abu Moosa reported: I went to the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) and found one end of the Siwaak upon his tongue [i.e. he was cleaning his mouth with it].
[Muslim 1/158, no. 490]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The legislation of using the fresh miswak, and that its use is an act of worship and a means of nearness to Allah.
2. Exaggeration (going to the extreme end of the mouth and back of the throat) in the use of siwaak since this is a means of completion or perfection of cleanliness.
3. Sometimes using the siwaak on the tongue [not only on the teeth].
Lecture
Number Nine
If one puts on (Khuff) just after
performing ablution (there is no need to wash one’s feet again in ablution)
Hadeeth No. 21:
Narrated ‘Urwa bin al-Mugheerah: My father (may Allah be pleased with him) said, ‘Once I was in the company of the Prophet (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) on a journey and I leaned over to take off his Khuff (leather socks). He ordered me to leave them as he had put them on after performing ablution. So he passed wet hands over them.’
[Al Bukhaaree 1/137, no. 205]
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion] Concerning Wiping Over the Socks.
The Shee’ah have stepped outside of the Ijmaa’ (Consensus) of the scholars and have denied the legislated action of wiping (al-Mas-hu) over the socks. This opinion has also been reported from Imaam Maalik and some of the Sahaabah (Companions).
However, Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah says: the report that the companions rejected the act of wiping over socks is a weak (unauthentic) report. As for Imaam Maalik, the confirmed report of his opinion in this matter is that he allowed it, and after him his students were all in agreement upon the permissibility of wiping over socks.
As for the Shee’ah – they have in fact opposed the Ijmaa’ claiming that the hadith of al-Mas-hu are all abrogated by the verse in soorah al-Maa’idah, which they read:
…wamsahoo bi-ru’oosikum wa arjooli-kum… ((…and wipe over your heads and your feet)), instead of
…wamsahoo bi-ru’oosikum wa arjoola-kum…((…and wipe over your heads and (wash) your feet…)),
which is the correct meaning.
The correct understanding of this verse of Qur’an is explained and confirmed in the authentic hadith which report the practice of the Prophet as well as his instructions to his companions to wash the feet when making ablution. The exception from washing is the case where someone has put on socks after washing their feet, as shown in the above hadith.
The whole Muslim Ummah hold the opinion of the permissibility of al-Mas-hu (wiping over the socks), and believe in it as a point of Aqeedah (Creed), citing as proof the large number of authentic ahaadith which confirm it as a Sunnah.
If we accept for the sake of argument the reading:
…wamsahoo bi-ru’oosikum wa arjooli-kum… [with kas-rah (i)], instead of the reading:
…wamsahoo bi-ru’oosikum wa arjoola-kum…
[with fat-hah (a)], one of the explanations for such reading
would be – as some of the scholars said – to indicate the permissibility
of al-Mas-hu (wiping over the
socks) according to what is specified in the Sunnah.
The students of Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (may Allah be pleased with him) used to be fascinated and delighted with the hadith of Jareer ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) concerning al-Mas-hu (wiping over the socks) since he only became a Muslim after the revelation of Soorah al-Maa’idah. This means that his hadith is after the revelation of the verse under discussion and therefore not abrogated by it. Hence, the verse – if read with fat-ha (a) would be in agreement with the hadith and therefore support al-Mas-hu (wiping over the socks), and not indicate wiping over the feet as claimed by the Shee’ah.
The summary of what was said by Ibn
Daqeeq al-Eid is that The
permissibility of wiping over the socks has become so well known that it has
become a symbol or mark of the People of Sunnah. At the same time rejection of wiping over the
socks has become the mark of the People
of Innovation (Ahlu-I-Bid’ah).
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The legislation of wiping over the socks, at the time of making ablution. That this wiping is one time with one hand, over the upper side of the socks and not the lower, as has been mentioned in many reports.
2. The condition for the permissibility of wiping over the socks is that the person should have washed the feet before putting on the socks.
3. That it is commendable to offer one’s service to the scholars and those held in high regard [in the Muslim society].
4.
It has been reported in some of
the narrations of this hadith that it took place during the
Wiping
Over the Socks
Hadeeth
No. 22:
Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I was with the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) when he came to the dumping grounds (for trash) belonging to a particular tribe. He urinated while standing, and I went aside. He (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) asked me to come near him and I went so near to him that I stood behind his heels. He then performed ablution and wiped over his socks.
[Muslim 1/163, no. 522]
In the narration of Umdah
al-Ahkaam:
Hudhaifah ibn al-Yamaan (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: I was with the Messenger of Allah (may the Blessings of Allah and Peace be upon him) during a journey. He (the Prophet) urinated, performed ablution and wiped over his socks.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The legislation of wiping over socks during a journey.
2. The permissibility of wiping over socks when performing ablution, after one has urinated. Many ahaadith confirm the permissibility of wiping over the socks as well as the turban, from every minor nullification of ablution.
(a)
As for the major
state of impurity, which requires Ghusl, such as al-Janaabah,
wiping over the socks or turban is not sufficient in such cases. Purification in such cases necessitates Ghusl.
(b) As for one who has a splint or cast (due to a broken limb) or a bandaged wound, such is allowed to wipe over it in cases of minor as well as major states of impurity.
(c) In case the wiping would cause harm (to the broken limb or wound) or there is reasonable reason to fear such, then one need not wipe, but instead he or she may perform Tayammum over the affected limb, while washing the rest of the limbs that are normal.
[Extra Hadith]
Time Limit For Wiping Over the Shoes
(Socks Khuff)
Shuraih Ibn Haanee said: I came to Aaisha
to ask her about wiping over the socks.
She said: You better ask (Ali) son of Abu Taalib (may Allah be pleased
with him) for he used to travel with the Messenger of Allah . We asked him and he said: the Messenger of
Allah stipulated (the maximum) of three
days and three nights for a traveler, and one day and one night for the resident.
[Muslim 1/165, no. 537]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The period of time allowed for al-Mas-hu (wiping) over the socks and turban during a journey is three days and nights. The period allowed for al-Mas-hu for one who is resident is one day and night, i.e. 24 hours – beginning from the time one actually wipes [over the socks after nullifying the ablution] –whether traveling or resident, according to the most correct opinion of the scholars.
Translators Note:
1. It is almost agreed upon that
the beginning of the time-period allowed for wiping is from the
time of the nullification of ablution after putting on the socks, not
from the time of wiping.
2. However, there is a report from Imaam Ahmad that the beginning of the time-period allowed for wiping is from the time one actually wipes [over the socks] after nullifying the ablution. This is also the choice of al-Mundharee. An-Nawawee said: This is the strongest or best opinion in light of the evidence.
3. Al-Hasan al-Basaree said: [The period
of time allowed for wiping begins] from the time of putting on the socks.
[Rahmah al-Ummah Fi Ikhtilaaf al-A’immah, (pg. 21) Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Abdur-Rahman ad-Dimashqee, 8th Century Hijrah]
Lecture
Number Ten
The washing away of emotional urethral discharge (Madh-yu)
and performing ablution after it.
Hadeeth No. 23:
Narrated ‘Ali: I used to get emotional urethral discharge frequently. Being the son-in-law of the Prophet I requested a man to ask him about it. So the man asked the Prophet about it. The Prophet replied, “Perform ablution after washing your organ (penis).”
[Al Bukhaaree 1/165, no. 269; Muslim 1/176, no. 593]
In one narration of Muslim it contains
the words:
…perform ablution and sprinkle some
water on [or wash] your private parts.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That al-Madh-yu (prostatic fluid) is an impurity and it is obligatory to wash it. However, an insignificant amount is excused, if overlooked, due the difficulty of removing every trace of it – as has been mentioned by some of the scholars.
2. That al-Madh-yu is one of the things that nullify ablution, since it is a substance excreted from one of the two openings [the front or back (i.e. the private parts)].
3. The obligation of washing the private part (penis) after the emission of al-Madh-yu.
4. That it is not obligatory to take a Ghusl (complete bath) like the one who takes a complete bath from al-Janaabah (major sexual impurity). Upon this point there is Ijmaa’ (Agreement by Consensus of the scholars).
5. The performance of al-Istij-maar (cleaning with pebbles) is not sufficient for the removal of al-Madh-yu, as it is with the removal of urine. In the case of al-Madh-yu it is a necessity to use water.
One should not repeat ablution if in
doubt unless and until he is convinced (that he has lost his ablution by having
Hadath).
Hadeeth No. 24:
Narrated ‘Abbad bin Tamim: My uncle asked Allah’s Apostle about a person
who imagined to have passed wind during the prayer. Allah’s Apostle
replied: “Do not leave (from the
prayer) until or unless he hears sound or smells something.”
[Al Bukhaaree 1/102 no. 139; Muslim 1/199 no. 102,103]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. General Principle: A thing is considered to remain in its original state or condition, as long as there is no definite change in it.
2. Doubt alone or uncertainty, concerning the nullification of one’s state of purification, does not invalidate or nullify the ablution nor the Prayer.
3. The prohibition of leaving the Salat, once you have begun to pray, unless there is a clear reason [like one who is certain that he has nullified his ablution].
4. That the gas/wind which is passed from the anus – whether it is heard or not – is a nullifier of ablution.
5. What is actually meant by the words - in this hadith: unless he hears sound or smells something, is that one should not leave the prayer until there is certainty of having nullified the ablution. Hence, the ablution of someone is nullified if and when they become certain - even through some way other than these two senses - though one does not hear or smell anything.
The urine of children
Hadeeth No. 25:
[al-Bukhaaree 1/144 no. 223;
Muslim 1/169 no. 563]
[Extra Hadith]
Narrated ‘Aisha the mother of faithful believers: A child was brought to Allah’s Apostle and it urinated on the garment of the Prophet. The Prophet asked for water and poured it over the soiled place.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/144 no. 222]
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion] Concerning the Difference Between the Urine of Boys & Girls.
1. One group of the scholars held that the male and the female are the same concerning it being sufficient to simply sprinkle some water over their urine, based on Analogy (Qiyaas) of the girl with the boy.
2. A second group of the scholars held that the two are the same, in that it is obligatory to wash away the urine in the case of both male and female; and that it is not sufficient to simply sprinkle some water over the urine. Both of these groups are without evidence for their position.
3. The third opinion is that sprinkling water or pouring it on the place where a male child has urinated is sufficient, while washing is necessary in the case of the female child. This is the position which is supported by the clear and authentic ahaadith, and it is the position of the Imaams: ash-Shaafi’ee, Ahmad, Is-haaq, al-Awzaa’ee, Ibn Hazm, as well as Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, Shaykh Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee and so many of the meticulous scholars.
Their Evidence:
(a) That sprinkling water or pouring it on the place where a male child has urinated is sufficient, is proven by the above hadith of Umm Qais.
(b) That washing is necessary in the case of the female child unlike the male child, is proven by a number of authentic hadith mentioned by al-Haafidh Ibn Hajr in Fath al-Baaree 1/389, under the explanation of Hadith No. 222 of al-Bukhaaree: Hadith Alee, attributed to the Prophet: …sprinkle over the urine of the boy child, and wash the urine of the girl child. [Ahmad, Abu Daawood, at-Tirmidhee and Ibn Maajah] Hadith Lubaabah bint al-Haarithah, attributed to the Prophet: …verily washing is required from the urine of the girl child, while sprinkling from the urine of the boy child. [Ahmad, Ibn Maajah and Ibn Khuzaimah]; and the Hadith of Abu As-Samh with contains a similar wording as the above [Abu Daawood, an-Nasaa’ee and Ibn Khuzaimah].
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That the urine of the male child is impure even though he has not yet begun to take ordinary food.
2. That simply sprinkling water is sufficient, and that it is not necessary to pour a lot of water over the place defiled to clean it from the urine of the male child.
3. The Noble Character of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), and his great humility.
The pouring of water over the place
where there is urine.
Hadeeth No. 26:
[al-Bukhaaree 1/143 no. 221]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That the earth upon which someone has urinated is made clean by simply pouring water over it, and that there is no condition or necessity to remove the dirt from that place before pouring the water or after.
2. The importance of respecting the Masjids, holding them in high regard and keeping them clean.
3. The lofty and noble character of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), as he guided that Bedouin man with kindness and gentleness after he had urinated (in the masjid). This is what led the man to supplicate saying: O Allah! Have mercy on me and Muhammad, and do not have mercy on anyone else beside us. That was reported in the Saheeh of al-Bukhaaree.
4. The far-sightedness of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and his knowledge of the constitution, disposition and nature of the people [in his dealings with all kinds of people].
5. General Principle: When someone is confronted with the
choice between two evils or two harmful things, one should choose the lesser
of the two evils.
In this hadith, we see that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) allowed the man to finish urinating – the lesser of the two evils, due to the greater harm which would have resulted from stopping him.
6. That being far away from the people and cities, like those who live out in the desert, is a cause of harshness and ignorance.
7. The importance of gentleness and kindness when teaching the ignorant.
Characteristics of Fitra
Hadeeth No. 27:
Abu Hurairah reported: Five are the acts quite close to the Fitrah, or five are the acts of Fitrah: circumcision, shaving the pubic hairs, cutting the nails, plucking the hair under the armpits and clipping the moustache.
[Muslim 1/159 no. 495]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That the Fitrah (Nature) upon which Allah has created the human being calls to every kind of good, and repulses every kind of evil.
2. That these five noble characteristics (mentioned in this hadith) are from the Fitrah created by Allah which He loves and commands us to observe. He has made those whose nature is still in tack to be inclined to these things, and to be repulsed by their opposites.
3. The Islamic Deen offers and calls to cleanliness, beautification and perfection.
4. It is legislated in Islam that a Muslim should adhere to these things [as well as the other aspects of the Fitrah] regularly and not allow them to go unattended for long periods of time. [Muslim 1/159, no. 497].
5. The number five (5) that is mentioned in this hadith does not mean that the matters of Fitrah are limited to five. It is reported in Saheeh Muslim: The Prophet used to mention different items of the things of Fitrah according to that which was appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
6. Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajar said: There are religious and worldly benefits connected to these five noble characteristics, including: beautification of one’s outward appearance, cleanliness of the body, taking precautions to preserve one’s state of Tahaarah (ritual purification for worship), differing from the ways and practices of the disbelievers and fulfillment of the commands of the Law- Maker (Allah, the Most High).
7. The things which we find the youth (young ladies and men) engaging in these days such as allowing their finger nails to grow long, and the young men growing long mustaches – all of these things are prohibited by the Islamic Law, as well as being ugly and distasteful from a rational point of view. The Islamic Deen only commands us with that which is good and only prohibits us from that which is bad. However, blind-following of the foreign disbelievers has reversed the realities, made that which is ugly to seem good and caused the people to flee from that which is good (Islamically, rationally or otherwise).
Ikhtilaaf [Difference of Opinion]
The scholars have agreed to the commendability (Istih-baab) of performing the above mentioned matters of Fitrah with the exception of al-Khitaan (circumcision). They differed about:
(1) Whether it is Mustahabb (commendable) or Waajib (obligatory)?
(2) At what age does it become obligatory?
(3) Is it obligatory upon both men and women or men only?
The correct position in these matters concerning circumcision is:
(1) It is Waajib (obligatory),
(2) It becomes obligatory at the age of al-Buloog (Puberty) when the person becomes responsibly for at-Tahaarah (Ritual Purification like Wudoo and Ghusl) and As-Salaat (Prayer),
(3) It is obligatory upon men only (not women)…
Lecture
Number Eleven
A Junub (person) can go out and walk in
the market or anywhere else. ‘Ata
said: A Junub (person) is allowed to let
his blood out (medically), to clip his nails and also to get his head shaved even
without ablution.
Hadith no. 28
Narrated Abu Hurairah: Allah’s Apostle came across me and I was Junub. He took my hand and I went along with him until he sat down. I slipped away, went home and took a bath. When I came back, he was still sitting there. He then said to me, “O Abu Hurairah! Where have you been?” I told him about it. The Prophet said, ‘Subhan Allah! O Abu Hurairah! A believer never becomes impure.”
[al-Bukhaaree 1/173 no. 283; Muslim 1/203 no. 722]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That al-Janaabah (the state of major sexual impurity) does not make the body najas (physically unclean) [such that if someone touches you while in the state of Janaabah you will then become unclean also]. Note: The state of impurity here means that one cannot perform Salat in this condition. The one in a state of Janaabah is unfit for the performance of worship. However, it does not mean that someone who touches you will become defiled from merely touching you.
2. The human being is not to be considered najas (impure), whether dead or alive. This does not mean that the body can not be affected by impurities. If some impure matter [such as urine or feces] soils the body, the place which has been touched by the impure matter becomes unclean (until the impurity is washed away).
3. The permissibility of delaying the performance of Ghusl (complete bath) which is taken when one is in a state of Janaabah (the state of major sexual impurity).
4. The high regard and respect due to the People of Virtue, Knowledge and High Character; and that one should be in the best possible condition or appearance (inwardly and outwardly) when in their company and meeting places.
5. The legislation of seeking permission from the one in authority when one desires to get up and leave a gathering or meeting. This is known from the fact that the Prophet criticized Abu Hurairah for leaving his presence without letting him know. This is because al-Isti’dhan (seeking permission) is an aspect of good behavior.
To rub the hair thoroughly (while
taking a bath) till one feels that one has made his skin wet (underneath the
hair) and then one pours water over it.
Hadith no. 29
Narrated Hisham bin ‘Urwa on the authority of his father: ‘Aisha said, “Whenever Allah’s Apostle took the bath of Janabah, he cleaned his hands and then performed ablution like that for prayer and then took a bath and rubbed his hair, till he felt that the whole skin of the head had become wet, then he would pour water three times and then wash the rest of the body.” ‘Aisha further said, “I and Allah’s Apostle used to take a bath from a single water container, from which we took water simultaneously.”
[al-Bukhaaree 1/166 no. 272; Muslim
1/183 no. 618]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The legislation of taking a Ghusl (complete bath) from the state of al-Janaabah (state of major sexual impurity). And that this is required whenever the male sexual organ enters the female sexual organ, there being no difference whether the person experience a sexual orgasm (seminal emission) or not, as will be mentioned clearly in the Hadith of Abu Hurairah (No. 34).
2. That the complete Ghusl, as mentioned in this hadith, begins with washing the hands, then ablution followed by rubbing the fingers through the exposed hair, pouring water over (the head), and finally washing the rest of the body.
3. The words: Whenever Allah’s Apostle took the bath of Janaabah indicate that this was his regular practice whenever he performed the Ghusl from al-Janaabah.
4. The permissibility of a married person looking at the ‘awrah (private areas) of their spouse (husband or wife), as well as the permission for the two married people to take a bath from one container (i.e. taking a bath together, in the same place and at the same time).
5. That the parts of the body that are washed in ablution precede the other parts of the body that are washed in the Ghusl from al-Janaabah. The exception from this is the feet, which are delayed until the completion of the washing of the whole body [as will be clearly mentioned in the following Hadith of Maimoonah (no. 30)].
6. The words: then he performed ablution like that for
prayer…and then washed the rest of the body indicate that the washing of
the parts of the body of ablution
eliminates the major as well as the minor state of
impurity. This is due to the fact that
the matter, which requires the washing of these parts of the body to eliminate
the state of major sexual impurity (al-Janaabah), is the same
matter which requires the washing of the parts of the body to eliminate the minor
state of impurity. [Therefore, the parts of the body washed in Wudoo
do not have to be washed again during the washing of the rest of the
parts of the body washed in Ghusl].
Hadith no. 30
Narrated Maimoonah: I placed water [or he placed it] for the washing of Allah’s Apostle after Janaabah. He poured water with his right hand over his left twice or thrice and then washed his private parts and rubbed his hand on the earth or on a wall twice or thrice, and then rinsed his mouth, washed his nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out and then washed his face and forearms and poured water over his head and washed the rest of his body. Then he shifted from that place and washed his feet. I brought a piece of cloth, but he did not want it and instead removed the traces of water from his body with his hand.”
[al-Bukhaaree 1/167 no. 273; Muslim 1/183 no. 620, 621]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
This hadith is similar to the previous hadith of Aa’isha, in additional to a number of other benefits derived from it.
1. The previous hadith mentions the washing of the hands, without any details, whereas the present hadith specifies the number of washings as two or three times.
2. In this hadith it is mentioned that after the washing of the hands he washed the private parts, and then rubbed his hands on the ground or wall two or three times to eliminate any impurities which might have remained as a result of washing the private parts.
3. It is necessary to have the intention of starting the Ghusl from the point of washing the private parts, so as to eliminate the need to wash them again [when washing the rest of the body].
4. The previous hadith mentioned that he performed the ablution that is done for Salat, and from this it could be understood that he included in this ablution the washing of the feet. However, the present hadith clearly indicates that the washing of the feet was done after washing the rest of the body. Perhaps the best manner of reconciliation between the two hadiths is to say: He did in fact perform a complete ablution – as mentioned in the previous hadith, including the washing of the feet. However, after washing the rest of the body he moved to another place and washed his feet a second time, since the place where he originally stood performing the Ghusl would have become unclean.
5. It is mentioned in the present hadith of Maimoonah that she offered him a piece of cloth to dry off with, but that he did not accept it. Instead, he dried himself with his hands.
6. That it is not obligatory to rub the parts of the body in Ghusl. Rather it is Sunnah to do so, just as in ablution. [This is the opinion of most of the scholars, except Imaam Maalik].
7. That there is no need to repeat the washing of the parts of the body already washed in the
ablution, when washing the whole body during the performance of Ghusl. An-Nawawee says that the correct
opinion is that one washing suffices for both the minor
and major purification.
8. That the washing of the other parts of the body [after ablution] is one
time. Some of the scholars said
that it is three times, based on Qiyaas (Analogy) with
ablution. [Basic Rule] However, it is not proper to use Qiyaas
while there is a clear textual proof in any matter. This opinion (washing one time) is the choice
of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, Shaykh Abdur-Rahman as-Sa’dee and one of the
reports in the Madh-hab of Imaam Ahmad.
A Junub person should perform
ablution before sleeping.
Hadith no. 31
Narrated ‘Abdullah: ‘Umar asked the Prophet, “Can anyone of us sleep while he is Junub?” He replied, “Yes, if he performs ablution.”
[al-Bukhaaree 1/174 no. 287; Muslim 1/177 no. 600]
[In another narration]
…make ablution and wash your private
parts, then sleep.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/174, no. 288; Muslim 1/177, no. 602]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The permissibility of the (Junub) person in a state of major sexual impurity sleeping before performing Ghusl if one (at least) performs ablution.
2. The most perfect situation is that the Junub should not sleep until performing Ghusl, since it is merely a Rukh-sah (an allowance) to sleep [without Ghusl] after only performing ablution.
3. The legislation of the Junub performing ablution before sleeping, if he has not performed Ghusl.
4.
That it is detestable (Makrooh)
for the Junub to sleep if he or she has neither performed Ghusl
nor ablution.
Lecture
Number Twelve
If a Woman has a Wet Dream (nocturnal
sexual discharge).
Hadeeth No. 32:
Narrated Umm Salama, the mother of the believers: Umm Sulaim, the wife of Abu Talha, came to Allah’s Apostle and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Verily Allah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. Is it necessary for a woman to take a bath after she has a wet dream (nocturnal sexual discharge)?” Allah’s Apostle replied, “Yes, if she notices a discharge.”
[Al Bukhaaree 1/171, no. 280;]
[In the narration of Muslim]
…Umm Salamah said: O Messenger of
Allah! Does the woman experience
nocturnal sexual discharge? He replied: Taribat
Yadaaki (Let your hand be covered with dust)! What else is the cause of her
child resembling her?
[Muslim 1/179, no. 610]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That it is obligatory for the woman to take a Ghusl if she experiences a nocturnal sexual discharge and sees the traces of it (after awakening).
2. That women experience sexual discharge (orgasm) just as men do; and that this discharge is the cause of the likeness between the parent and child, as indicated in the narration of Muslim.
3. Affirmation of the characteristic of al-Hayaa’ (Modesty) for Allah, the Majestic and Most High, in a way that is fitting for His Majesty. Though this characteristic of al-Hayaa’ would not be a cause for Allah to refrain from speaking the Truth…
4. Al-Hayaa’ (modesty or shyness) should never prevent someone from seeking knowledge, even concerning such issues which one would normally be shy to discuss in front of others.
5. It is considered to be good behavior and proper speech, when addressing others, to introduce a topic, that people are normally shy to discuss, with some introductory remarks suitable for the occasion, in order the prepare the listeners for what will come. This will reduce the effect upon the listeners from such a subject, and lessen the chance of the speaker being considered rude, impolite or ill-mannered.
The washing out of semen with water and
rubbing it off (when it is dry)…
Hadeeth No. 33
Narrated ‘Aishah : I used to wash the traces of semen from the clothes of the Prophet and he used to go out for prayers while traces of water were still on it (water spots were still visible).
[al-Bukhaaree 1/146, no. 229]
[In the Narration of Muslim]
…when I saw that (traces of semen) on the garment of the Messenger of Allah I simply scraped it off, and he offered prayer while wearing that garment.
[Muslim 1/170, no. 566]
[Difference of Opinion of the
Scholars]
Concerning Whether al-Manee (Semen) is Impure or not.
1. The Hanafee and Maalikee scholars held that al-Manee (semen) is an impure substance. They cite as evidence the ahaadith which mention the washing of semen from the garment of the Messenger of Allah, including the present hadith. [This is also the opinion of Umar, Sa’eed ibn al-Musayyib and al-Awzaa’ee].
2. Imaams ash-Shaafi’ee and Ahmad, the People of Hadith, Ibn Hazm, Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah and other scholars held that al-Manee (semen) is a pure substance. They cite as evidence, among other things:
(a) The authenticity of ahaadith indicating Aa’isha scraping the semen – if it were dry - from the garment of the Messenger of Allah with her fingernail. If semen were an impure substance, it would not have been sufficient except to use water, as is necessary with all the other najaasaat (impure substances).
(b) That al-manee (semen) is the essence of the human being. Hence, it is not conceivable that the essence or source of life of the human being be najas (something impure) nor khabeeth (harmful, offensive and repulsive), while Allah has honored and purified the Human Being.
(c) The Prophet never ordered that it (semen) be washed, nor that one should be careful to avoid it, as he cautioned and advised us to avoid urine.
(d) They also responded to the hadith pointing to semen being washed from the garment saying: Mere washing (of the semen from the garment) does not conclusively prove that it is an impure substance, just as the washing of Mukhaat (nasal mucus or snot) or similar substances (from one’s garment) is not an indication that it is najas (an impure substance). The Islamic Law requires keeping oneself clean from impure substance (najaasaat) as well as dirty or filthy things (mustaq-dhiraat). Hence, it is expected that the Prophet would have agreed to the washing of the semen from his garment even though it is not najas.
[This is also the opinion of Ibn Abbass, ‘Ataa, Sufyaan ath –Thawree and Is-haaq].
Important Points Derived from the Hadith:
1. That al-Manee (semen) is not an impure substance, and that it is not obligatory to wash it from the body, clothing or other things.
2. That it is commendable (mustahabb) to remove it from the clothing and the body. If it is moist, it should be washed with water, and if dry by scraping it off.
If male and female organs come in
contact bath becomes compulsory.
Hadeeth no. 34
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet said, “When a man sits in
between the four parts of a woman and has
sexual intercourse with her, bath becomes compulsory.”
[al-Bukhaaree 1/175 no. 290]
[In the Narration of Muslim]
“When a man sits in between the four
parts of a woman and has sexual intercourse
with her, bath becomes compulsory, even if there is no orgasm.
[Muslim no. 1/195 no. 682; see also no. 684 & 685]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The obligation of taking a Ghusl whenever the male sexual organ enters the female sexual organ, even if there is no discharge (orgasm).
2. This hadith abrogates the [understanding from the] hadith of Abu Sa’eed al-Khudree: al-Maa’u (the water of Ghusl) min l-Maa’i (the semen which is emitted from the sexual organ), meaning: the use of water for taking a Ghusl becomes necessary due to the emission of semen from the act of sexual intercourse. It is understood from this hadith that Ghusl is only required when there is a sexual discharge (orgasm). However, this understanding has been abrogated by the later hadith of Abu Hurairah [which indicates the obligation of Ghusl due to orgasm as well as due to the male sex organ penetrating the female sex organ].
Taking a bath with a Saa’ of water or
so. (one Saa’ = 3 Kilograms approx.)
Hadeeth no. 35
Narrated Abu Ja’far: While my father and I were with Jabir bin ‘Abdullah, some people asked him about taking a bath. He replied, “A Saa’ of water is sufficient for you.” A man said, “A Saa’ is not sufficient for me.” Jabir said, “A Saa’ was sufficient for one who had more hair than you and was better than you (meaning the Prophet).” He then [put on his garment and] led us in the prayer.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/158 no. 252]
[In the Narration of Muslim]
Jaabir ibn Abdullah reported: When the Messenger of Allah took a bath because of sexual intercourse, he poured three handfuls of water upon his head. Hasan ibn Muhammad said to him (the narrator): I have a lot of hair. Upon this Jaabir observed, I said to him: O son of my brother, the hair of the Messenger of Allah was more than your hair and finer (better).
[Muslim no. 1/186 no. 642]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The obligation of performing a Ghusl from al-Janaabah (state of major sexual impurity). This Ghusl is performed by pouring water over the parts of the body and allowing the water to flow over them. If this has been accomplished, the obligation has been fulfilled.
2. Ibn Rushd says in his book Bidaayah al-Mujtahid: This hadith is not a proof that it is obligatory to rub (the parts of the body washed in Ghusl) nor is it a proof that it is not obligatory.
3. The Saa’ – which is equivalent to four (4) Amdaad [and one Mudd is equal to the amount held by cupping the two hands together] – is sufficient for the Ghusl from al-Janaabah. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid said: This is not meant to limit the amount of water used to this exact amount. The authentic ahaadith have indicated varying amounts (of water to be used for Ghusl). The reason for this – and Allah Knows Best – is due the difference in times and circumstances, such as the available water being limited or plentiful, or the person being on a journey or at home.
4. That it is commendable (Mustahabb) to reduce the amount of water used for purification.
5. That whoever opposes or contradicts the Sunnah of the Prophet should be reprimanded or rebuked.
Lecture
Number Thirteen
Clean Soil Is Sufficient For a Muslim
As a Substitute for Water for Ablution (If One Does Not Find Water)
Hadeeth no. 36
Narrated Imraan ibn Husain al-Khuzaa’ee
(may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him) saw a person sitting aloof and not praying with
the people.
He
(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) asked him: O so-and-so,
what prevented you from offering the
prayer with the people. He replied: O
Messenger of Allah! I am junub
[in a state of major sexual impurity] and there is no water. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
Perform tayammum with clean earth, and that will be sufficient for you.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/209, no. 344; (Not reported by Muslim)]
[Another Narration]:
Imraan ibn Husain (may Allah be
pleased with him) reported [in a lengthy hadith, the incident when they were on
a journey and they all overslept and then did not find water] that the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) after finishing from the
prayer, saw a man sitting alone wh[i]o
had not prayed with the people. [The rest of the hadith is the same].
[al-Bukhaaree 1/204 no. 340]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. At-Tayammum (dry ablution) takes the place of Ghusl - in the absence of water – as a means of purification from the state of major sexual impurity.
2. At-Tayammum should not be resorted to except (a) in the absence
of water, or (b) when the use of water would cause harm to the person…
3. It is not proper or fitting, when one sees someone who has fallen short
in his deeds [obligations or responsibilities], to immediately scold him and
blame him and treat him harshly for what he has done, until first ascertaining
the cause or reason for such. Perhaps,
he may have a legitimate excuse, and you would be blaming him [unfairly].
4. The permissibility of making ijtihaad (striving to make a
judgment or reach a conclusion) in the issues of knowledge, even in the presence of the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him). This companion (may Allah be
pleased with him) thought that the one who is junub (in a state of major
sexual impurity) could not pray until he finds water (for Ghusl). He mistakenly thought that the verse of at-Tayammum
was limited in its application to the state of minor impurity
[which only requires ablution].
Hadeeth no. 37
Ammaar ibn Yaasir reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) sent me on an errand and I had a
seminal emission [I became junub]but could not find any water, so
I rolled myself over in the dust [clean earth] just as an animal does. I
came to the Messenger of Allah (peace
and blessings of Allah be upon him) and
made a mention of that to him and
he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) said : It would have been sufficient for you to do
thus. Then he (the Prophet - peace
and blessings of Allah be upon him) [saying so] lightly struck the earth
with his hands once and wiped his
right hand with the help of his left hand and the exterior of his palms
and his face…
[Muslim 1/202, no. 716]
Shaqeeq narrates this hadith with the same chain of transmitters, but with the alteration of these words:
He (the Prophet - peace and blessings
of Allah be upon him) struck [his] hands
upon the earth and then shook them and then wiped his face and
palms.
[Muslim 1/202, No. 717]
[In a narration of al-Bukhaaree]:
…the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: It would have been sufficient for you to do like this. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) then struck the earth lightly with his hands, and then blew off the dust and passed his palms over his face and hands.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/201, no. 334]
The Statement of Allah: When you do
not find water then go to clean earth and rub your faces and hands with it.
[al-Qur’an 5:6]
[Difference of Opinion of the
Scholars]
They differed over whether one stroke [on the earth] for the face and palms is sufficient in at-Tayammum, or must there be two strokes? Also, is it a necessity to wipe over the hands up to the elbows?
1. Some of the scholars - including Abu Haneefah, Maalik, ash-Shaafi’ee - held the opinion that striking the earth twice is mandatory, once for the face and the second time for the two hands, up to the elbows. They cited ahaadith as their proof.
One of those ahaadith is what has been reported by ad-DarQutnee [in his As-Sunan al-Kubraa] on the authority of Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him):
at-Tayammum is two strikes (on
the earth); one for the face and one for the two hands, up to the elbows.
2. The other group - including Ahmad, al-Awzaa’ee, Ishaaq and the People of Hadith - held that at-Tayammum is performed by striking [the earth] once, and that one should not wipe anything except the face and the hands (up to the wrists). This group cited, as their proof, the authentic ahaadith, such as the hadith of Ammaar (may Allah be pleased with him) [mentioned above].
Scholars of Different Madh-habs Who Support the Second
Opinion:
Ibn Hajar said: Ammaar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to give a legal decision (Fatwaa) [of striking the earth once, and wiping up to the wrists] based on this hadith, after the death of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). And it is agreed upon by the scholars, that the narrator of a hadith is the one who knows best its intended meaning.
Their response to the ahaadith which
mention striking the earth twice, and wiping up to the elbows is
that these ahaadith are all considered to be weak [inauthentic].
Ibn Abdul-Barr said: Most of the narration’s attributed to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) on the authority of Ammaar (may Allah be pleased with him) [mention] one strike (on the earth). As for what has been reported [mentioning] two strikes (on the earth) all of these are mud-taribah (weak, due to being self-contradictory).
Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid said: There are narration's of hadith concerning at-Tayammum which mention two strikes, one for the face and one for the hands. However, those ahaadith can not measure up to, or contend with, this hadith [of Ammaar] in terms of authenticity; nor can the likes of this hadith [of Ammaar, reported by both al-Bukhaaree and Muslim] be contradicted by the likes of these [weak narration's which mention two strikes].
Al-Khattaabee said: A group of the scholars hold the opinion that at-Tayammum is performed by one strike [upon the earth]for both the face and hands (up to the wrists), and this opinion is the most authentic one in terms of what has been narrated [from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)].
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. At-Tayammum can be resorted to in the place of Ghusl from al-Janaabah (state of major ritual impurity).
2. It is a necessity to search for water, before resorting to at-Tayammum.
3. At-Tayammum is performed by striking the earth once. Then wiping completely the face and hands to the wrists. Ibn Rushd said: Applying the name yad (hand) to the palms (up to the wrists) is more obvious than applying this word (yad) to the palms and forearm.
4. As-San’aanee said: The conjunction (al-‘ataf) in the various narration’s of this hadith sometimes came as (waw), which gives the meaning of two or more things being joined together without reference to which was first; and sometimes came as (faa) and (thumma) both of which gives the meaning of at-Tarteeb (the order in which something happened). This meaning of at-Tarteeb (indicating the order in which something happened) is additional information, [over and above what came in the narration's which do not mention any specific order]. And such additional information is acceptable, if it comes by way of reliable narrators. Therefore, the group of narration’s in al-Bukhaaree and Muslim, as a whole, should be understood as indicating a specific order [i.e. the face should be wiped first, and then the hands]. It has not been reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) - not from his speech (commands) nor from his actions - that he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) [wiped] the hands before the face.
5. The rules (al-Ahkaam) related to at-Tayammum, as well as the manner of performing it, are the same for the major ritual impurity and the minor ritual impurity.
6. [It is permissible] to make Ijtihaad (making an effort to determine what is right, based on evidences from the Qur’an and Sunnah) in the issues of worship [but not in matters of Aqeedah (Beliefs)].
7. A Mujtahid [a scholar learned in Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, Arabic Language, etc.] does not have to repeat the act of worship in the case where he reaches an incorrect conclusion through his ijtihaad, and then does some act of worship [based on that incorrect conclusion], and afterwards the correct position becomes clear to him.
Hadeeth no. 38
Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah: the Prophet said: I have been given five things that were not given to anyone before me.
1. Allah has made me victorious by awe, (by His frightening my enemies) for a distance of one month’s journey.
2. The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a means to perform tayammum (dry ablution with clean sand or soil), and therefore a man (or woman) from amongst my followers can pray wherever he may be at the time the prayer is due.
3. The booty has been made halal (lawful) for me, yet it was not made lawful for anyone else before me.
4. I have been given the right of Intercession (on the Day of Resurrection).
5. Every prophet used to be sent to his nation only, but I have been sent to all of mankind.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/199, no. 331]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
This is a very great hadith containing many benefits, of which we will only mention the most outstanding:
1. The preference of our Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) over all other Prophets, and the preference of his Ummah (Followers) over all other nations.
2. The innumerable blessings and favors of Allah upon His creatures. If one were to recount them intending it to be an expression of one’s gratitude to Allah, it would be considered as an act of worship.
3. Of the special characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) is that he has been made victorious by awe (by Allah’s frightening his enemies); that the earth has been made for him and his followers a place for praying and a means to perform tayammum; that booty has been made halal (lawful) for him; that he has been given the right of Intercession (on the Day of Resurrection) and sent or missioned to all of mankind. His special characteristics when counted were numbered (by some) as seventeen. As-San’aanee countered them to be twenty-one. And whoever followed this matter collecting the minor as well as major (special characteristics) will find an increase on this number…
4. The correctness of the Salat is not limited to particular places to the exclusion of others [i.e. our prayers are not limited to the Masjid, but may be performed wherever one may be in the earth and still be accepted by Allah.]
5. The original ruling concerning the use of soil or sand for purification, or as a place of prayer, is that it is clean (and may be used). [This means that one should not doubt the Tahaarah (cleanliness) of the soil, unless there is a clear indication that it has been defiled by some impurities (najaasah)].
6. That every type of earth (soil, sand, etc.) is acceptable to be used for performing at-Tayammum.
7. The comprehensiveness and supremacy of this Sharee'ah (Islamic law), which has been set to organize the whole world - with its many difference countries and great distances between them -in matters of worship as well as the transactions and dealings (between the people).
8. His words: …a man from amongst my followers can pray wherever
he may be, are not meant to be limited to males to the exclusion of
females. In fact, it is meant to include
women also, since women are the twin-halves of men.
9. As-San’aanee said: The distance
of one month’s journey was specified here, instead of a longer distance,
simply because that was the furthest distance between him and those who openly
displayed animosity or enmity for him.
Lecture
Number Fourteen
The Woman Who has Prolonged Flow of Blood,
Her Bathing and Prayer
Hadeeth no. 39
Narrated Aa’isha: Fatimah bint Abi
Hubaish used to have bleeding in between the periods, so she asked the Prophet
about it. He replied: The bleeding is
from a blood vessel and not the menses.
So give up the prayers when the (real) menses begins and when it has
finished, take a bath and start praying.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/190, no. 317]
[In another narration:]
…Fatimah bint Abu Hubaish came to the
Prophet and said: I am a woman whose blood keeps flowing (even after the
menstruation period). I am never purified. Should I therefore abandon prayer? He said: Not at all, for that is only a
vein, and is not menstruation. So, when
menstruation comes abandon prayer, and when it ends wash the blood from
yourself and then pray.
[Muslim 1/188, no. 652]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. This distinction between the bleeding of al-Istihaadah (prolonged bleeding after/other than the menses) and the bleeding of al-Haid (the monthly menstrual cycle bleeding). The blood of al-Istihaadah (prolonged bleeding) is blood in general, while the blood of al-Haid (menses) is that which has a specific time period.
2. The blood of al-Istihaadah (prolonged abnormal bleeding) does not prevent the woman from performing prayers or other acts of worship (which require a state of purification).
3. The blood of al-Haid (menses) prevents the woman from performing prayers, but she does not have to make up for the missed prayers. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid mentioned that this is something agreed upon by consensus of the scholars of the earlier and later times, with the exception of the Khawaarij.
4. That the women suffering from al-Istihaadah (prolonged bleeding) who knows the duration of her normal menses should keep account of the number of days. Then she should perform a Ghusl when the duration of her normal menses is finished. After that – during the time when she is clean from the menses - she should perform her regular acts of worship that are avoided by the woman in menses.
5. That the blood of menses is najis (an impurity) which must be removed by washing.
6. That it is not obligatory for the woman suffering from al-Istihaadah
to repeat the Ghusl at every time of prayer.
7. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid mentioned that the words: wash the blood
from yourself and then pray, may be misunderstood on the surface, since
there is no mention of performing the Ghusl,
while it is a necessity to perform the Ghusl once the days of
menses are completed. The correct answer
here is that it is understood in this narration – even though it does
not mention the Ghusl – due to
its mention in the other authentic narrations which contains the words: and
when it has finished, take a bath and start praying.
Hadeeth no. 40:
Aa’isha, the wife of the Prophet, narrated that Umm Habeebah suffered from prolonged bleeding (al-Istihaadah) between the monthly menses periods for seven years. She asked Allah’s Apostle about it. He ordered her to take a bath (after the termination of the actual periods), and added that it was (from) a blood vessel. So she used to take a bath for every prayer.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/195, no. 324]
[In another narration]:
Aa’isha the wife of the Prophet said: Umm
Habeebah bint Jahsh the spouse of Abdur Rahman ibn Awf made a complaint to the
Messenger of Allah about blood (which flows beyond the menstrual period). He said to her: Remain away from prayer
equal (to the length of time) that your menstruation holds you back. After this, bathe yourself. And she used to
take a bath for every prayer.
[Muslim 1/190, no. 659]
[Difference of Opinion of the
Scholars]
The scholars differed concerning the woman experiencing al-Istihaadah whether or not it is obligatory for her to take a Ghusl for every prayer.
1. One group held that it is obligatory based upon the ahaadith indicating that, which are reported in some of the books of Sunan (like Abu Daawood).
2. The Majority of Scholars from the earlier generations including Ali, Ibn Abbaas and Aa’isha, as well as those who came later including the Imaams Abu Haneefah, Maalik and Ahmad held that it is not obligatory.
(a) They cited the Basic Principle of al-Baraa’ah al-Asliyyah [i.e. the original ruling in anything is the absence of prohibition or the absence of obligation. In other words, everything is allowed –excluding acts of worship - unless there is an evidence of its prohibition, and nothing is considered obligatory – in matters of worship - unless there is a proof indicating such]. In this case, the original ruling (al-Baraa’ah al-Asliyyah) is that repeating the Ghusl for every prayer should not be considered obligatory in the absence of a clear proof supporting such.
(b) They responded to the ahaadith containing the command to repeat the Ghusl for every prayer saying that none of them are confirmed as authentic.
(c) They said that Umm Habeebah’s practice of repeating the Ghusl for each prayer was from her own preference and not a command from the Prophet to do so. He merely ordered her to perform Ghusl, as is clearly seen in the confirmed narrations. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid mentioned that there is no report in either of the two Saheehs (al-Bukhaaree and Muslim) indicating that the Prophet ordered her to perform a Ghusl for every prayer.
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The obligation of the woman experiencing al-Istihaadah (prolonged bleeding) to perform a Ghusl upon the completion of the period of her menstrual bleeding.
Fondling a Menstruating Wife
Hadeeth no. 41:
Narrated Aa’isha: the Prophet and I used to take a bath from a single pot while we were junub (in a state of major sexual defilement). [During the menses] he used to order me to put on an izaar (dress worn below the waist), and used to fondle me. While in I’tikaaf (seclusion in the masjid) he used to bring his head near me and I would wash it while I was in my periods (menses).
[al-Bukhaaree 1/180, no. 298]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The permissibility of two married people in the state of major sexual defilement taking a Ghusl from the same container.
2. The permissibility of fondling the woman while in her state of menses, as long as they don’t engage in the actual sexual intercourse. The body of a woman in this state is considered Taahir (clean), and does not become najas (impure) due to the Haid, [such that one would become defiled by coming in contact with her, except for the place of bleeding].
3. That it is recommended for the woman to wear a lower garment (Izaar) at the time when her husband holds her or fondles her.
4. That one should take protective measures to avoid falling into that which is prohibited.
5. The prohibition of the woman in menses entering the Masjid.
6. The permissibility of her handling those things which are moist or dry, including washing the hair and combing it.
7. The person who is in I’tikaaf (in seclusion in the Masjid), is not considered to have gone out of the Masjid if he merely sticks his head out. By analogy (Qiyaas) other parts of the body also fall under the same ruling, as long as the whole body is not outside.
To Recite the Qur’an while lying In the Lap of One’s Own
Menstruating Wife
Hadeeth no. 42:
Narrated Aa’isha: The Prophet used
to lean on my lap and recite Qur’an while I was in menses.
[al-Bukhaaree 1/179, No. 296]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. The permissibility of reciting Qur’an in the lap of the woman in menses, since her body and clothing are considered to be Taahir (clean).
2. The prohibition of the woman in menses reciting the Qur’an [according to the Majority of Scholars]. Ibn Daqeeq al-Eid said: This is understood from the fact that there were those who wrongly thought that it was prohibited to recite (Qur’an) in the lap of the woman in menses. The fact is that the man’s reciting while laying his head in the lap of his wife is allowed, while that which is prohibited is the recitation of Qur’an by the woman [while she is in the state of menses].
It is Obligatory for a Menstruating Woman to Complete
the Abandoned Fasts but not the Abandoned Prayers
Hadeeth no. 43:
Mu’aadha said: I asked Aa’isha: What is the reason that a menstruating woman completes the fasts (that she abandons during her monthly course), but she does not complete the prayers? She (Aa’isha) said: Are you a Harooriyyah? I said: I am not a Harooriyyah, but I simply want to inquire. She said: We passed through this (period of menstruation), and we were ordered to complete the fasts, but we were not ordered to complete the prayers.
[Muslim 1/191, no. 662]
[In The Narration of al-Bukhaaree]
…We were with the Prophet and used to get our menses, but he never ordered us to offer them (the prayers missed during menses). Aa’isha perhaps said: We did not offer them (i.e. the missed prayers).
[al-Bukhaaree 1/191, no. 318]
Important Points Derived from the
Hadith:
1. That the woman in menses must make up the missed fasting, but not the missed prayers. This might be due to the fact that the prayers are repeated five times daily. It is a continuous act of worship that would be a hardship if it were required to make up the prayers missed during menses.
2. Whenever the Prophet approved of something done by the Muslims, it is considered as a part of his Sunnah.
3. Whenever someone asks a question for the sake of being argumentative and rebellious, he or she should be reprimanded and scolded.
4. Clarifying the knowledge for one who seeks it for the sake of learning and being guided.
5. The fact that the woman in menses does not have to make up he missed
prayers due to it being a hardship, is one of the evidences which confirm the General
Islamic Rule: Inna-l-Mashaqqah
Taj-libu at-Tayseer: Verily! Hardship or
Difficulty Brings About Facility (easing of the law).
Note: The Khawaarij:
The first sect in Islam to split from the way of the Prophet and his Companions. They arose during the Rule (Khilaafah) of ‘Alee, making rebellion (Khurooj) against him, because of the arbitration between him and Mu’aawiyah (may Allah be pleased with both of them).
From
their false ‘Aqeedah (belief) is: allowing rebellion against the legitimate
Muslim ruler - whether pious or wicked, and declaring a Muslim to be a Kaafir (disbeliever) who will remain in the Hell-Fire forever due to
commission of a major sin. They disassociated themselves from both Ali and
Uthmaan (may Allah be pleased with both of them). They gathered in a place named “Haroora” which is located about two miles from Kufa and are also
known as Harooriyah in this respect.
End of the Chapter of Tahaarah (Purification)!
Tayseer al-‘Allaam Sharh Umdah al-Ahkaam
Shaykh Abdullah ibn Abdur-Rahman ibn Saalih Al
Bassaam
آخر
كتاب
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نسأل
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النية
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