Qur'an Related, - Our Prophet's (saas) Excellent Character

The prophet Muhammad (saas) is a blessed man and greatly honored in
Allah's sight. Allah sent him to guide everyone to the right and made
him great in the world; he had the kind of moral character that made
him the most trustworthy of all human beings, and he was an example to
others in his honesty. He was a messenger of Allah whose godliness,
good moral character, and disposition were exemplary. His compassion,
politeness, subtle understanding, trust in Allah, and patient
determination make him a guide for all Muslims.
Ibrahim ibn Muhammad (ra), a grandson of Ali ibn Abu Talib (ra),
relates the following information:
Whenever Ali described the Messenger of Allah's (saas) noble features,
he used to say: "He was the most generous and the most truthful
person. He was the most kind-hearted person. Any person who saw him
would suddenly become awed. Anyone who came into close contact with
him and knew his excellent character loved him. The one who described
him said: 'I have not seen anyone like him before him or after him.'"
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In his community, our Prophet (saas) was known as al-Amin (the
Turstworthy). His face shed a noble light that convinced everyone who
saw it of his honesty. Those who listened to their conscience while
speaking with him understood that he was special; they saw many proofs
that he was a prophet. He was intelligent and insightful and, due to
his excellent character, even the hypocrites asked him to solve their
disputes.
Ibn Sa`d gave the following account, which he received from Ibn Asakir
(ra), concerning the virtues and goodness that the Companions
continually saw in our Prophet (saas):
The Prophet (saas) grew as the best among people in terms of honesty,
the most beautiful in character, the most perfect in social relations,
the most generous in neighborliness, the most forward in gentleness
and security, the truest spoken, and the one who attached the greatest
importance to courtesy and good manners. He got on well with all. For
that reason they called him al-Amin – the truest and most trustworthy.
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Ibn Sa`d related the following from ibn Hashim (ra):
During the Days of Ignorance, everyone asked the Prophet of Allah to
resolve disputes. 14
Ya`qub ibn Sufyan (ra) and al-Bayhaqi (ra) received the following from
Ibn Shihab (ra):
Hacer-i Esved taşı
When the Quraysh rebuilt the Ka`bah, they began to argue who would lay
the Black Stone (in its original position). Each tribe wished to lay
it. Then they said: "Whoever comes from that road, let's appoint him
to judge among us." The first to approach was Prophet Muhammad (saas),
who was then still a young man. (According to reliable sources, he was
thirty-five.) They appointed him arbiter. He said: "Bring a ground
cloth." A ground cloth was brought. "Now put the stone on it
together," he said. After the stone was placed on the cloth, he said:
"Let the eldest man of each tribe come and hold one end of the cloth."
They carried the stone to its place in that manner. He then went up
and installed the stone he had taken from them. As he grew older, he
attracted the love and respect of all. Because of the fame his honesty
won him, he was known as al-Amin, the most trustworthy. This was
before the revelation had descended upon him.15
Our Prophet (saas) spent his life guiding people to the right path,
teaching his Companions and talking with the unbelievers in an attempt
to direct them to the right way. As a result, simple Bedouins became
good human beings shining with the light of faith. This was a great
miracle. Besides his own moral goodness, our Prophet (saas) manifested
many kinds of miraculous qualities that were witnessed not only by the
Companions, but also by many unbelievers. His miracles were divine
proofs to the believers and a means to faith and the right path.
Given that he worked for twenty-three years, fought many battles,
dealt with wicked and angry people, and was always in the vanguard of
the struggle, it is miraculous that nothing untoward happened to him
and that he was not murdered. His extraordinary determination and
heroism increased all of his Companions' enthusiasm. It is also
miraculous that he was able to plant the roots of the fear of and
respect for Allah in his enemies' hearts and to defeat the unbelievers
every time. Allah helped him in battle with angels and unseen armies,
and so he could scatter hostile armies that were far larger and more
powerful than his own:
Yes indeed! But if you are steadfast and have taqwa and they come upon
you suddenly, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand angels,
clearly identified. Allah only did this for it to be good news for you
and so that your hearts might be set at rest by it (help comes from no
one but Allah, the Almighty, the All-Wise) (Surah Al 'Imran: 125-26)
Our Prophet (saas) proclaimed Islam very effectively and with
determination. As a result, he endured great suffering. Even when he
was offered a treasure to stop spreading Islam, he rejected this and
many similar proposals. Always paramount in his mind was winning
Allah's approval and working for the Muslims and Islam. He always
hoped for Allah's help and believed that, with His help, he and the
believers would eventually prevail. So, he was always under Allah's
protection and never suffered any harm from the unbelievers:
You will have a wage that never fails. Indeed, you are truly vast in
character. (Surat al-Qalam: 3-4)
Truly it is the speech of a noble Messenger, possessing great
strength, securely placed with the Lord of the Throne, obeyed there,
trustworthy. Your companion is not crazy. He [Muhammad] saw him on the
clear horizon. Nor is he miserly with the Unseen. (Surat at-Takwir:
19-24)
The great Islamic scholar Imam al-Ghazzali gives an account of the
Prophet's excellent moral character, based on the hadiths collected by
al-Tirmidhi, al-Tabarani, Imam al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Imam Ahmad,
Sunan Abu Dawud, and Ibn Majah:
The Prophet was the most patient of men, the bravest, the best judge,
and one who pardoned most. He was the most charitable of men. He did
not store up the provisions of his family members that Allah was
pleased to give him for more than a year. What remained in excess, he
used to give in sadaqah. He used to give away in sadaqah to those who
begged anything of him, even out of his stored-up provisions.
He used to speak the truth, even though it sometimes caused trouble
both to himself and his Companions. He used to accept invitations to
weddings, visit the sick and the diseased, and attend funerals. He was
the most modest, without pride; his speech was most eloquent, without
lengthiness. His constitution was the most beautiful.
He even used to go to distant places to visit the sick, ... sit with
the poor and destitute, eat with them, honor those possessing
nobility, and advise them to do good deeds and show kindness to
relatives. He did not treat anyone harshly and accepted the excuses
offered to him. He joked, but spoke the truth.
He held innocent sport and play as lawful, played with his wives and
held races with them. He did not belittle the poor for their poverty
nor show respect to the wealthy for their riches. He used to call
people to Allah. 16-

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Dought & clear, - Ruling on the riddle: "Who are those who speak the truthbut their destination is Hell?"

Who are those who speak the truth but their destination is Hell?.
Praise be to Allaah.
It should be noted that truthfulness is a means of salvation in this
world and in the Hereafter, and lying is a cause of doom.
Muslim (2607) narrated that Ibn Mas'ood (may Allah be pleased with
him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be
upon him) said: "I enjoin you to be truthful, for truthfulness leads
to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man may
continue to tell the truth and endeavour to be truthful until he is
recorded with Allaah as a speaker of truth. And beware of lying, for
lying leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to Hell. A man may
continue to tell lies and endeavour to tell lies, until he is recorded
with Allaah as a liar."
Rather people cite the riddle mentioned in the question to refer to
the Jews and Christians. The Jews said that the Christians follow
nothing, and they told the truth but they entered Hell. And the
Christians said that the Jews follow nothing, and they told the truth
but they entered Hell.
They narrate this from the Sufi Abu Yazeed al-Bastaami in the famous
story in which some of the Christians asked him this question and he
gave them this answer, quoting as evidence the verse in which Allah
says (interpretation of the meaning):
"The Jews said that the Christians follow nothing (i.e. are not on the
right religion); and the Christians said that the Jews follow nothing
(i.e. are not on the right religion); though they both recite the
Scripture. Like unto their word, said (the pagans) who know not.
Allaah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection about that
wherein they have been differing"
[al-Baqarah 2:113].
It may also be said that this applies to the kuffaar of whom Allah
said (interpretation of the meaning):
"And verily, if you ask them: 'Who created the heavens and the earth?
Surely, they will say: 'Allaah (has created them)'"
[al-Zumar 39:38]
and
"Say: 'In Whose Hand is the sovereignty of everything (i.e. treasures
of everything)? And He protects (all), while against Whom there is no
protector (i.e. if Allaah saves anyone, none can punish or harm him;
and if Allaah punishes or harms anyone, none can save him), if you
know?'
89. They will say: '(All that belongs) to Allaah.' Say: 'How then are
you deceived and turn away from the truth?'"
[al-Mu'minoon 23:88, 89].
And there any many similar examples. Some of the kuffaar may speak the
truth in some of the things they say, but they will enter Hell because
of their kufr, not because of their speaking the truth.
Whatever the case, it is not appropriate to say things such as this,
because some people may understand from it that these people will
enter Hell because of the truth they speak, but this is undoubtedly
false. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Allaah will say: 'This is a Day on which the truthful will profit
from their truth: theirs are Gardens under which rivers flow (in
Paradise) -- they shall abide therein forever. Allaah is pleased with
them and they with Him. That is the great success (Paradise)'"
[al-Maa'idah 5:119].-

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Dought & clear, - Ruling on bridesmaids

I was just wondering if it is permissible to have brides maids for a
reception in Islam. I am not sure if the practice is cultural or
religious.
Praise be to Allaah.
It is permissible for the bride to have someone to help adorn her and
accompany her, or a female servant who will serve her, in return for a
specified wage paid by the husband or bride or someone else. This was
widespread in ancient times and is still done in some countries. It is
permissible according to sharee'ah, as stated above. The fuqaha'
stated clearly that if it is the woman's custom to have a servant,
then the husband has to bring someone to serve her.
It says inKashshaaf al-Qinaa'(5/463): If the wife needs someone to
serve her, because a woman like her does not serve herself or because
of her high position, and she has no servant, then she is entitled to
a servant because Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):"and live
with them honourably" [al-Nisa' 4:19], and because it is something
that is needed all the time. But the servant should only be someone
for whom it is permissible to look at the wife, either a woman or a
relative who is a mahram. End quote.
Having bridesmaids or a servant is not something that belongs to one
particular culture or that has to do with religion; rather it a matter
of custom or tradition, which varies from one society to another, and
may be necessary.
And Allah knows best.-

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Dought & clear, - Ruling on eating pickles and bread made with yeast in the dough

Is it permissible to eat fermented foods made at home, such as pickled
cabbage, soy sauce, leavened bread, in order to help the digestion
process?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
The general principle with regard to foods is that they are
permissible, and nothing is disallowed except that for which there is
evidence that it is haraam and should not be eaten.
But the problem is the use of yeast in these pickles.
It says inal-Mawsoo'ah al-'Arabiyyah, under the heading Khameerah (yeast):
Yeast is a substance that ferments the dough when making bread. Its
effect is the formation of carbon dioxide which created bubbles that
make the colour of the dough lighter, and makes the dough expand
during baking and rise and increase in size. Yeast is also used to
make beer, nabeedh and other alcoholic drinks. The he yeast that is
used commercially is made from colonies of microscopic single-celled
yeast organisms. Although there are more than 600 kinds of yeast, only
a few of them are used commercially.
Based on that:
If the amount of yeast in these pickles and the like is very little,
and it has dissolved in them, so that it does not have the effect of
causing intoxication or languor, there is nothing wrong with using
yeast in them, and eating these pickles.
But if the yeast has a lasting effect on them, such that if the one
who ate a lot of these pickles would become intoxicated or tired, it
is haraam to use the yeast in them, or to eat anything to which yeast
has been added in this way.
Thus it become clear that pickles made from permitted foods are
permissible. It should be noted that the vinegar which is put with
these products or that is produced by pickling these materials, comes
under the heading of drinks that are originally permissible, and is a
type of food that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon
him) ate and praised, saying, "What a good condiment is vinegar."
[Narrated by Muslim, 2051].
For a more detailed discussion on the ruling on vinegar, please see
the answer to questions no. 106196and 113941.
Secondly:
There is also nothing wrong with eating bread made with yeast. The
yeast (khameerah) that is added to the dough does not come under the
heading of khamr (intoxicant) that is haraam, and does not have any
effect of causing intoxication or languor, especially since cooking it
with fire alters the yeast completely, so that it no longer has any
effect.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him)
was asked:
How should we respond to the ruling on the yeast that they put in
flour to help leaven it and make it easy to cook, as some people say
that it is khamr and it is not permissible to use it?
He replied:
My response to that is that there is nothing wrong with putting yeast
in the dough for the purpose of leavening it, because this does not
affect it at all. Moreover, I do not think that this yeast would cause
intoxication if a person were to eat it. The basic principle
concerning all foods and drinks and clothing is that they are
permissible, unless it is proven that they are haraam, because Allah,
may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):
"He it is Who created for you all that is on earth. Then He rose over
(Istawa) towards the heaven and made them seven heavens and He is the
All-Knower of everything"
[al-Baqarah 2:29].
So there is nothing wrong with putting yeast in the dough to leaven it.
Fataawa Noor 'ala al-Darb(tape 70, side b)
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For children, - First think and then say something:Speak No Evil, Avoid Harmful Talk

The train has started moving. It is packed with people of all ages,
mostly with the working men and women and young college boys and
girls. Near the window seated an old man with his thirty year old son.
As the train moves by, the son is overwhelmed with joy as he was
thrilled with the scenery outside.
"See dad, the scenery of green trees moving away is very beautiful."
This behaviour from a thirty year old son made the other people feel
strange about him. Every one started murmuring something or other
about this thirty year old son. "This person seems to be mad," a
newlywed man whispered to his wife.
Suddenly it started raining. Rain drops fell on the travelers through
the open window. The thirty year old son, filled with joy said to his
father, "See dad, how beautiful the rain is."
The newly married man's wife was irritated with the rain drops
spoiling her new suit.
The husband said to the father, "can't you see its raining you old
man, if your son is not well, then get him soon to a mental asylum and
do not disturb the public henceforth."
The old man hesitated at first and then in a low tone replied, "We are
on the way back from the hospital. My son got discharged this morning.
He was blind from birth. Last week, he got his vision. The rain and
nature are all new to his eyes. Please forgive us for the
inconvenience that we may have caused."
The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the
truth. But when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even
us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh
action.
As the saying goes, it is better to light up a candle instead of
blaming the darkness. Or as per another saying: Two things never
return back an arrow left from the bow and words said from the mouth.-

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