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I saw Jibreel while he had six hundred wings and a colorful array of pearls and rubies falling from the feathers of his wings.

- Prophet Muhmmad

Revelation of Quran

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TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANICS OF REVELATION

Since the Quran was revealed via a process known as revelation, it is only logical that the student of the Quran be well advised primarily on the mechanics of revelation before indulging in any sort of research.

This will ensure that we immunize our youth from those powers who aim to mislead our young Muslims away from the Quran via a constant bombardment of objective critique against the process of revelation. Now that the methodology of approaching the Quran has been explained, let us commence our analysis by probing into the core mechanism of the Quran viz. Revelation. A student of the Quran will fail to grasp the superior message located within it, until and unless the subject of revelation is thoroughly understood. Study of Revelation In the previous chapter, we explained the importance of having a sound methodology. Let us progress to utilize that methodology by its application in the most important subject of the Quran, revelation!

The Quranic definition for revelation may be derived from the following verse:

It is not given to any human being that Allah should speak to him unless (it be) by Inspiration, or from behind a veil, or (that)

He sends a Messenger to reveal what He wills by His Leave. Verily, He is Most High, Most Wise. -Surah Ash-Shura, 42:51

This verse clearly indicates that Allah Ta Aala communicates with his Prophets in any of three ways:A) InspirationB) Behind a VeilC) Via the Mediation of a sent Messenger(Jibreel)

InspirationRefers to Wahyul Qalb (inspiration unto the heart). In this form of communication between Allah Ta Aala and His Prophets, no words are exchanged. Allah Ta Aala inspires his Prophets and strengthens their resolve by placing Ilmul Yaqeen (Definite Knowledge) directly into the heart of that Prophet to ensure that His Messenger is free from any doubt relating to the validity of the message.

An example of this method of revelation from the Quran is apparent in the narrative relating to Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael (peace be upon them both)

And when (Abrahams son) reached (the age of serious) work with him, he said, O my son! I see thee in a dream, that I must sacrifice thee...

-Surah Saaffaat, 37:102The above verse of the Quran explains that the message was known unto Nabi Ebrahim from what he was shown. There is no record of any spoken word between Allah Ta Aala and Nabi Ebrahim.

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Allah Ta Aala communicates to His Messengers (Alaihimus Salaam) in such a manner, that no real words are exchanged according to the norm, but the message is sent unto the hearts of His messengers. The message is received and the Prophets (Alaihimus Salaam) are certain that this is not a trick from Satan as Allah Ta Aala sends Ilmul Yaqeen (Definite Knowledge) as a constituent of the message so as to ensure steadfastness on the matter and in the process, alleviate all doubt.

This is undoubtedly a sheer display of the Knowledge of Allah Ta Aala. His knowledge encompasses all that has occurred and all that will occur. He is also the knower of everything that did not occur, were it to occur and how it would occur! He safeguarded the Quran from the attacks of those critics who could have further objected on the validity of the process of revelation, had He not explained it.

Behind a veilIn this form of communication, words are exchanged, but only a voice is heard. His messenger is veiled from seeing Allah Ta Aala. A prime example of this is located in the story of Moosa (alayhis salaam). Allah TaAala declared:

I have chosen thee (O Moosa ). Listen then, to the inspiration. Here, Nabi Moosa (Alayhis salaam) only heard the message. Hence the usage of the word which refers to hearing or listening. Yet again, one verse of the Quran is utilized to explain another verse. This consistency is located within the collective subjects of this most Glorious Book. It is the Aqeedah of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah that nothing can veil Allah Ta Aala because if something could veil Him, then that veil would be considered larger and more powerful than Him. How can a created veil overwhelm Him when He is its Creator? Since Allah Ta Aala is not confined to any space which may be measured by the yardsticks of measurement, He cannot be veiled by His creation as He is the All- Powerful, and Creator of everything, including the means of measurement and veils. The Creator is unlike the creation, hence comparison is not applicable. Rather, the creation is veiled from seeing Him.

Via the Mediation of a sent Messenger (Alaihimus Salaam) In this form of communication Allah Ta Aala reveals his message unto the Angel (Jibreel ) who then brings forth that message to the Prophets (peace be upon them all).

In order to better understand this third category in the subject of revelation, we must ask ourselves a very important question. Ignoring this question may render our understanding of revelation incomplete. How does Allah communicate with His Angels?He engages them with direct speech as seen in the following verse of the Quran:

And when your Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to place a viceroy in the earth, they said: Will You place therein one who will do

harm therein and will shed blood, while we, hymn Your praise and sanctify You? He said: Surely I know that which ye know not.

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The above verse fulfills the necessary requirements for a dialogue. Allah Ta Aala speaks. His words are heard by the Angels (In whatever way it is conveyed) who not only listen, but also understand. Thereafter they respond to Allah Almighty.

Giving a more descriptive view on the conversations between Allah Ta Aala and His Angels, Hadhrath Nawaas bin Samaan (Radhiyallahu anhu) explains that Rasoolullah has stated:

When Allah Ta Aala wishes to reveal something He speaks the revelation. The Heavens begin to tremble from the fear of Allah. When the dwellers of the Heavens hear this, they fall in prostration to Allah and then fall unconscious. The first to raise his head is Jibreel.

Thereafter Jibreel () takes the message to the rest of the angels or to the Messengers of Allah. The above verse and hadith shows that the Angels hear the message and command of Allah and have the ability to respond. This takes us to the next important question which requires clarity in the subject of revelation.

In what form or feature did Jibreel (alayhis salaam) present himself to the Prophet ?

Careful analysis of the verses and narrations in relation to the third category of revelation prove that Jibreel (alayhis salaam)came to the Prophet(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in three forms.

1. In his true angelic form.2. In the form of a human being.3. Invisibly. There is no need for any required reference for this as it is logical.

Angelic form:The Messenger of Allah Ta Aala said:

I saw Jibreel while he had six hundred wings and a colorful array of pearls and

rubies falling from the feathers of his wings.

The above is regarded to have occurred on more than one occasion. In the form of a human being: Describing his experience at the time of revelation, Sayyidah Ayeshah (radhiyallahu anha) narrates;

Al-Harith bin Hisham asked Allahs Apostle O Allahs Apostle! How is the

Divine Inspiration revealed to you?

Allahs Apostle replied,

Sometimes it is (revealed) like the ringing of a bell, this form of

Inspiration is the hardest of all and then this state passes off after I have grasped what is inspired. Sometimes the Angel comes in the form of a man and talks to me and I grasp whatever

he says. Aisha added: Verily I saw the Prophet being inspired divinely

on a very cold day and noticed the sweat dropping from his forehead.

Point of interest There are numerous narrations which explain that Jibreel (Alayhis Salaam) came to the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in the form of a man. It is also recorded that Jibreel would sometimes take on the form of a very prominent sahabi (companion), Hadhrath Dihyah Al-Kalbi.

As for Invisibly: The hadith literature is filled with proofs of this concept whereby Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa salam) received revelation without identifying the presence of Jibreel (alayhis salaam). In the end, Allah knows best!

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1. zamn o zamN tumhre liye; makn o makN tumhre liye chunn o chunN tumhre liye; baney do jahN tumhre liye.

2. Dahan meiN zubN tumhre liye; badan meiN hain jN tumhre liye hum ye yahN tumhre liye; uTheN bhi wahN tumhre liye

3. kalm o naj, mas o af, khall o raz, rasl o nab q o wa, ghaniyy o li san ki zubN tumhre liye

4. Tumhri chamak; tumhri damak; tumhri jhalak tumhri mahak zamn o falak; simk o samak meiN sikkanishN tumhre liye

5. ye shams o qamar ye shm o sahar ye barg o shajar ye bgh o samar ye tegh o sipar ye tj o kamar ye ukm rawN tumhre liye

6. Ye fayz diye wo jd kiye ke nm liye zamna jiye jahN ne liye tumhre diye ye ikrmiyN tumhre liye

7. sab e karam rawna kiye, keb nim zamna piye jo rakhte the hum wo chk si ye, ye satr e badN tumhre liye

8. tye arab, jalye karab fuyz jab baghayr alab ye ramat e rabb hai kis ke sabab, bi rabb e jahN tumhre liye

9. na jinn o bashar ke Th pahar malyikah dar pe basta kamar najibh o sar, keqalb o jigar, haiN sajdah kunN tumhre liye

10. jinN meiN chaman chaman meiN saman; saman meiN phaban, phaban meiN dulhan sazye mian pe ayse minan ye amn o amN tumhre liye

11. khall o naj mas o af sabh se kah kahN bhiban ye be khabari ke khalq phir kahN se kahN tumhre liye

12. ishre se chnd chrdiy ; chupey huwey khurko pherliy gaye huwe din ko sr kiy; ye tb o tawN tumhre liye

13. Sab wo chale ke bgh phale wo phool khileke din hoN bhale liwke tale san meiN khule raz ki zabN tumhre liye

1. The earth and the age are made for thy sake; the dwellers and their houses are made for thee // the why and how (knowledge) is there for thee; this world and the next are also for thee!

2. The tongue in our mouth is made for thee; this soul in our bodies is made for thee // we came here, were born for thy sake; we rise on that day [hereafter] for thy sake.

3. Ms, N, s, dam, Ibrhim, Isml; all the Messengers and all the Prophets (layhimualawtwattaslm) // Abu Bakr and mar; thmn and li (raiyAllhunhum) praise thee!

4. It is your light; and your radiance; it is thy sparkle and thy perfume // in the earth and in the heavens; in the stars and the skies [simk is constellation; samak is the roof or the sky]

5. For thee is this sun; and thine is the moon; this night and the day; the plants and the trees; the gardens and fruits // For you is the sword, for you the soldier; the crown and the power are all for thee.

6. These blessings and grants; your favors abound; the world lives on by uttering your name // The world takes thy charity; and all these honors are granted for thy sake!

7. You sent the clouds of mercy for the world to drink in the water of blessings // You mended the tears in our clothes, and covered our shame, our sins for us.

8. Billions of bounties; banishing our agony; and wondrous blessings without even asking // All this mercy of the Lord is for whose sake? For thee my master, by the Lord of the Worlds!

9. Not just men and jinn; but angels too throughout the day [and night] stand in your service // It is not foreheads and heads that prostrate; but our hearts that fall down in reverence for thee!

10. Gardens in paradise; and in those gardens are groves; and the groves are adorned and in those adornments are beautiful brides! // The fruit of labor is thus rewarded! tranquillity and peace is thus granted for thy sake!

11. Ibrhm, N; s and dam; we went to all of them to help us but they couldnt // And the entire creation is made to turn towards thee, and this glory is only for thee!

12. You split the moon with a gesture; you brought back the sun // You restored the day back to evening after it had set; these lights and illumination are all for thee!

13. The swift breeze blows for the gardens to blossom; the flowers bloom for our days to be pleasing // and under the Standard, may Razas mouth open only to praise thee, my master !

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Classroom

Block Classroom

and Library

Dining and Boys Hostel

LMJ and

Girls Dom

Admin

Mosque

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ent (BAGS) 1,620

2,335 3,841

3,955 1,644

2,704 3,955

1,550 21,604

2 Aggregate (TONS)

390 704

704 2,077

310 440

734 365

5,724

3 Sand (TONS)

525 833

1,433 1,115

452 785

1,458 505

7,106

4 R6 m

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4,620 4,620

4,620 3,400

2,390 92,000

202,000 57,000

370,650

5 Y16 m

ild steel rod (M)

4,000 4,000

4,000 3,200

2,190 650

650 650

19,340

6 Bricks (NO.)

250,000 230,000

320,000 315,000

368,000 210,000

232,000 232,000

2,157,000

7 A142 m

eshwire (ROLL)

16 16

16 16

6 6

16 6

98

8 Brickforce (NO.)

180 120

200 190

75 15

4 16

800

9 230 m

m DPC (NO.)

40 40

40 80

20 80

80 80

460

10 28 gauge IBR Roof

400 450

500 450

300 500

3,400 450

6,450

11Tim

ber planks (NO.)400

450400

300450

300450

3003,050

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Word SearchWhat Almighty Created First ? Find the bold words

1. Allah first created my Noor (Light) of His Noor. This Noor traveled about according to the Will of Allah. At that time, there was no Heaven, Hell, Lawh (Divine Tablet), Pen, Earth, Skies, Sun, Moon, Jinn or Human Beings. When He decided to create, He divided that Noor into four parts. From one part He created the Pen, from the second, the Lawh and from the third, he made the Arsh (Throne). He divided the fourth part into a further four parts. From one, He created those Angels who carry the Arsh, from the second, the Kursi (Divine Chair) and from the third, He created the Angels. He again divided the remaining parts into a further four parts. From one, He created the skies. The second was used in creating the planets. From the third, Heaven and Earth were created. Once again, He divided the fourth part into a further four parts. From one part He created the power with which the believers see. From the second, He created in the hearts of the Believers the Noor of Marifat. From the third, He created Noor in the tongues of the Believers, so that they can read the Kalima of Tawheed. Muwahib al-Ladunniyah

2. When my mother gave birth to me she saw a light proceeding from her which showed her the castles of Syria Bayhaqi

3. I was a Noor (Light) by my creator 14000 years before the creation of Hazrat Adam (Alaihis Salam) Muwahib al-Ladunniyah.

4. Abu Lahab was an uncle to the Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam). The event, which Imaam Qastalaani has referred to, is this. When a maid of Abu Lahab (Abdul Uzza) named Thuwaibah informed him of a son being born to his brother Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him), he (Abu Lahab) was so delighted at hearing this that he pointed his finger to her in a manner which signified her emancipation for carrying the good news to him. But when the Holy Prophet (SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam) declared his Prophet-hood, he (Abu Lahab) did not accept him as a Prophet but became a most severe enemy to him and remained so all his life. In condemnation of him a whole Surah of the Holy Quran descended. After the death of Abu Lahab, people of Abu Lahabs household saw him in a dream, and asked him how he had fared. To this, Abu Lahab said that after departing from them he did not meet with any good but was being given water every Monday from the finger with which he had indicated the emancipation of Thuwaibah, and this water lessened his torment. Sahih Bukhari

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Ramadan Q&A9

Q>What is the permissibility of having an injection whilst fasting please? A family member has made the intention to go for hajj this year In Sha Allah and they have been told they need the Injections as soon as possible.

It is permissible to have an injection whilst in the state of fasting. Injections that are done to administer medicine or vaccinations into the body, whether intravenous (through the veins) or intramuscular (through the muscles) do not break the fast. This is because by having an intramuscular injection, the medicine does not travel to the stomach or brain through any specific passage (manfaz), but rather it spreads around the entire body through pores (masam), and for anything to spread through the pores and reach the stomach or brain will not break the fast.

Likewise, by having an intravenous injection, the medicine also does not enter the stomach or brain through a specific passage, but rather it travels through the veins to the heart, and then from there, it spreads throughout the entire body through the veins, which are known as arteries (shiryan), as stated by the expert in the field of medicine, Allamah Mahmood Chuqmani in Qanoonchah [page 30].

It is stated in Fatawa Mufti e Azam:The fast does not break [by receiving] an injection, because the medicine does not reach the stomach. [Fatawa Mufti e Azam 3:302]It is stated in Fatawa Faqih e Millat:By receiving an injection, the fast will not break, whether it is intermuscular or intravenous. [Fatawa Faqih e Millat 1:344]Likewise, it is stated by Faqih e Millat Mufti Jalal al-Din Ahmad al-Amjadi:The research is that the fast will not

break by receiving an injection, whether it is intramuscular or intravenous, because besides intercourse and its likes, the only thing that breaks the fast are medicine and nourishment that reach the brain or stomach via a passage [manfaz] besides the pores [masam] and veins. [Zaroori Masail, page 5]

Q>Is it permissible to use asthma inhaler during fasting? Does using it invalidate the fast?Using an inhaler whilst fasting will invalidate the fast, even if it is taken with or without a valid reason. This is because taking medicine through the throat invalidates the fast. However, if one does use the inhaler whilst fasting, only Qada of the fast is necessary and not Kaffarah.

It is stated in al-Fatawa al-Hindiyyah, Taking medicine in the nose, throat and ears necessitates Qada.And Allah knows best.

Q>Is it permissible to brush your teeth with toothpaste whilst fasting?It is Makruh (disliked) for one to brush his teeth with toothpaste whilst fasting in Ramadan. This is the case if he does not swallow the toothpaste whilst brushing. If he does swallow the toothpaste, the fast will break and it will be necessary upon such a person to make up for this fast after Ramadan.

It is stated in Bahar e Shariah:

For a fasting individual, without a valid excuse, it is Makruh to taste or chew something [al-Durr al-Mukhtar].

It is further stated:

Sugar and other things that dissolve when placed in the mouth; if an individual places such an item in his

mouth and swallows the saliva, his fast will break and if it was really less that the taste could not be sensed, then it is not broken [al-Durr al-Mukhtar].

It is clear that when one uses toothpaste, its taste is sensed in the mouth whilst brushing. If he swallows the saliva at that moment, his fast will break. If he does not swallow the saliva or the toothpaste was very little that the taste could not be sensed (which is highly unlikely), then in such a case the fast will not break. Nevertheless, it is disliked to brush using toothpaste.

There is no harm in brushing the teeth without the paste. It is the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him) to use the miswak. By using the miswaak, one will gain the reward for acting upon the Sunnah. It is stated in Nihayah,

It (Siwaak) is Sunnah for the fasting person as it is for a person who is not fasting.

Using the miswaak in Ramadan brings plenty of additional reward. Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (Allah is pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

Every action an individual does (in Ramadan) is multiplied: a good action by ten times its value up to seven hundred times.[Bukhari & Muslim]

And Allah knows best.

Muhammad Kalim9th Ramadan Al-Mubaarak 1436 AHThe answer is correct and Allah knows best.

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Q> Is eating lobster Halal or Haram?AWa Alaykum Al-SalamLobsters are from among the animals found in the water, and from the animals found in the water, only fish are Halal to consume. This is the verdict of the scholars, in accordance with the Hadith: Abd Allah ibn Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah said, Two types of dead meat and two types of blood have been made lawful for us: The two dead meats are; fish and locust, and the two types of blood are; liver and spleen. [Sunan Abu Dawud, Ahmad and Sunan Ibn Majah]

The Hadith uses the word Maytatan [the two dead] which means that these animals are an exception from the rule that for an animal to become Halal for consumption, it must be slaughtered in the way prescribed by the Shariat. Thus, fish do not have to be slaughtered for them to become Halal to consume, but they are Halal by default. The Messenger of Allah specified only fish from the water and not any other seafood, proving only fish are permissible from the water.

However, there is a difference of opinion between the scholars regarding the permissibility of prawns. Sadr al-Shariah Mufti Amjad Ali Azmi writes in Bahar e Shariat regarding prawns; There is a disagreement between the scholars whether prawns are considered a fish or not. Because of this there is a difference in its permissibility and impermissibility. From the apparent, its appearance is not similar to a fish but resembles an insect, therefore it should be avoided.

Similarly, it is stated regarding prawns in Fatawa Ridawiyyah:

[Prawns] are disputed upon. Those who believe it to be a fish consider it Halal as every type of fish is Halal, and those who believe it to be otherwise, consider it Haram as any animal other than fish in the water are considered to be Haram. It is better to abstain in such matters.

[Fatawa Ridawiyyah, volume 20, page 339]

Because of this difference between the scholars regarding prawns, they are considered to be Makruh [disliked] and should be avoided. However, for lobsters, there is no explicit mentioning of them within the writings of the scholars. As lobsters highly resemble a creature other than fish, they will be considered to be a creature of the water and not a fish, therefore it is not permissible to eat lobsters.

And Allah knows best.Muhammad Kalim (Preston) Verified by Mufti Zahid Hussain al-Qadri

First Note: It is the manner of the learned scholars to end their decrees with the words And Allah Knows which in Arabic will read as follows:This will be used at the end of the decrees rather than the translation.Second Note: The above mentioned Arabic text is one of the ways which Aala Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) ended his decrees and this became one of his well recognised signatures, wherein he referred to himself as the servant of the religion, hopeful of salvation through his Master Muhammad (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam). This will not be translated in the rest of the book, but the actual Arabic text will be used to end the decrees.

Q> What do the learned lam of Islam state in the following case whether it is permissible in the light of Shar, to kiss the nails upon hearing the blessed name of the beloved Prophet allAllhu layhi wa lihi wa sahbih wa sallam in the Adhn and Khutba? Bayyinu Tujiru

Answer:The blessed lam have declared that to kiss the nails and brandish them over the eyes upon hearing the blessed name of the beloved Prophet allAllhu layhi wa lihi wa sahbih wa sallam during the Adhn [call to prayer] is

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Mustahab[preferred]. However, one should not do such [kiss the nails] for the duration of the Khutba, as the hukm [of Shar law] is of silence.It is stated in [Ibn Abidns] Radd al-Muhtr:It is Mustahab during the Adhn that upon hearing [the muaddhin] proclaim Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadar Raslullh the first time, [one should] reply with allAllhu layka Ya RaslAllh and upon hearing it the second time to declare, Qurratu Ayn Bika Y RaslAllh, that is to say, You are the coolness of my eyes [Ya] O Messenger of Allah.

Thereafter, one should say, O Allah bless me with good hearing and good eyesight, this should be said after brandishing the thumbs over the eyes. The beloved Prophet allAllhu layhi wa sallam will lead one into Jannah who does so.

The same has been mentioned in Kanz al-Abd. This statement is that of Jami al-Ramz of Imm Qahstn, similar has been declared in Fatwah Sfiya.

I have authored a concise book on this topic entitled, munr al-ayn fi Hukm taqbl ul-ibhamayn. In this book I have clarified and answered all objections with reference to numerous Hadth.And Allah knows best.

Q>Will ear drops, nose drops, inserting water in the ear, swallowing phlegm invalidate the fast?

Ear drops and nose drops will invalidate the fast. It is stated in al-Fatawa al-Khaniyyah,

He who takes medicine in the nose or puts oil in the

ears, his fast is invalidated. However, Kaffarah is not

necessary upon him (only Qada),

It is also stated in al-Fatawa al-Hindiyyah,

Taking medicine in the nose, throat and ears necessitates Qada.

Inserting water into the ears will not invalidate the fast.

By placing oil in the ears or if oil went into the ears, the fast will break and if water went into the ears or it was inserted into the ears, the

fast will not break.It is stated in Fath al-Qadeer and al-Durr al-Muktar in a lengthy list of factors that will not invalidate the fast,

If water went into the ears (the fast will not

break).

Swallowing phlegm will not invalidate the fast and Allah knows best.

Q>... I just wanted to know the permissibility of a Musafir missing a fast. I will be travelling from Birmingham to London on Friday In Sha Allah. I intend to travel back on the same day. The journey one way is 133 miles which is equivalent to 214 km. Is it permissible for me to miss the fast and then make it up after ramadan? Jazak Allah Khair. It is permissible for a Shari Musafir (traveller) to miss the obligatory fast of Ramadan as long as he is a Shari Musafir when the time of Fajr enters and then make up for it after the month of Ramadan has passed. A person who is not a Shari Musafir when the time of Fajr enters must fast and is not allowed to miss the fast even if he later wishes or intends to become a Shari Musafir.

If a Shari Musafir becomes a Muqeem (returns home or reaches a destination where he intends to stay for more than fourteen days) before noon and has not eaten anything since Fajr then it is Wajib (necessary) for him to fast this day.

In order for you to be exempt from

fasting, you must leave for London before the break of dawn. If you leave later then you are not exempt from fasting.Imam Ibn Abideen has clarified that the person must be a Shari Musafir when Fajr enters in order to be exempt from fasting on that day.

A Shari traveller is he who leaves the outskirts of his town or city with the intention to travel for three days [Fatawa Ridawiyyah, volume 8, page 243].

In terms of miles, this is equivalent to fifty seven and a half miles [Fatawa Ridawiyyah, volume 8, 270].Allah states in the Quran (Surah al-Baqarah),

Whoever from amongst you is unwell or travelling then complete the (missed) amount in other days.It is stated in al-Durr al-Mukhtar and Radd al-Muhtar: Travelling, pregnancy, breastfeeding a young child, illness, old age, fear of dying, duress, damage to mind and Jihad are all excuses for not keeping the fast. If a person does not fast for any one of these reasons, he is not sinful.

It is stated in Bahar e Shariah with reference to al-Durr al-Mukhtar:

Travelling refers to safar e Shari, which is setting off to travel with the intention of travelling this far that from his residence to his intended destination, there is a distance of three days travel (57.5 miles).

It is stated in Bahar e Shariah with reference to Al-Jawharah Al-Nayyarah,If the traveller does Iqaamah before noon and he has not eaten anything then it is Wajib for him to make intention to fast the day.However, although it is permissible for a Shari traveller to miss the obligatory fast of Ramadan and then make up for it later, it is better for him to fast if it will not harm him, otherwise if it will, it is better not to fast [Bahar e Shariah with reference to al-Durr al-Mukhtar]. And Allah knows best.

Answered by: Muhammad Kalim (Preston)Verified by Mufti Zahid Hussain al-Qadri

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Q>What is the Sunnah way of wearing a ring, like which hand and finger should it be on? Also how heavy should the ring be? Also can we wear more than one ring at a time?

There are narrations from the Sunnah supporting the permissibility of wearing the ring on any hand:

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wore his ring on his right hand [Shamail e Muhammadiya].The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) wore a silver ring in his right hand, it had an African stone and he (peace and blessings be upon him) kept the stone towards his palm. [Mishkaat Al-Masaabeeh]Anas (Allah is pleased with him) said the Prophets ring was in this and he gestured towards his small finger on his left hand. [Saheeh Muslim]

Ibn Umar (Allah is pleased with him) said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wore his ring in his left hand. [Sunan Abi Dawood]

There is also a narration from Sayyiduna Ali (Allah is pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised him to wear the ring on his left hand because he writes with his right hand.

This is why it says in Bahar e Shariat,A male is permitted to wear his ring on any hand. [Bahar e Shariat]

Also as it has been mentioned above from the Sunnah,

A man should keep the stone inwards facing towards his palm rather than outwards. [Bahar e Shariat]

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One must not wear the ring on the middle finger or the index finger as it is narrated from Sayyiduna Ali (Allah is pleased with him),

The Messenger of Allah prohibited me to wear the ring in this finger of mine or this and he gestured towards the middle finger and the index finger. [Saheeh Muslim]

One may wear the ring on his small finger as is mentioned above in a narration or the finger next to it.

A male must only wear one ring made of silver with only one stone of any type. The weight should be less than one Mithqaal - as mentioned in the narration of Sunan Abi Dawood after forbidding a ring made of brass and another made of iron, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

Have it made from silver and ensure the weight does not complete a Mithqaal. [Sunan Abi Dawood]

One Mithqaal is four and a half Maasha which has been calculated by some as approximately 4.365 grams and approximately 4.7 grams by others.

It is impermissible for a man to wear more than one ring or a ring made of gold, brass, iron or any other metal besides silver. [Bahar e Shariat]

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It is also impermissible for a man to wear a ring with more than one stone and also to wear a challah which is a simple round ring all the way through without a stone or any carving on the surface that resembles the surface of where the stone is generally placed.And Allah knows best.

Q> An Imam who when asked about his Aqaaid remains silent; can he be followed in Imaamat?

An individual who does not reveal his Aqeedah and Mazhab when asked, it is apparent that he has something to hide. Otherwise, is the religion a thing to hide?

This individual should not be followed in Imaamat as there is a very high chance of the Salah being void. Salah is the greatest of the Faraaid (obligatory acts), therefore one should be cautious [in matters pertaining to Salah]. Hence, Muhaqqiq Alal Itlaq says in Fathul Qadeer: If there is one reason for Salah to be void and many reasons for it to be valid, the rule will be that it is invalid.(Fatawa Razwiyyah, volume 6, page 574 & 575)

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