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Dhul-Hijjah Benefit #6 Did the Prophet ﷺ Perform Hajj Before Islam? During our reading of Al-Fiqhul Muyassar, the authors mentioned (p. 172): "النبي ﷺ لم يحج بعد هجرته إلى المدينة إلا حجة واحدة" “The Prophet ﷺ performed Hajj only once after his migration to Madinah.” From this statement, we can derive two benefits: Benefit 1⃣. Based on the مَنْطُوق (direct/literal understanding) The Prophet ﷺ performed Hajj only once after his migration to Madinah. In Zad Al-Ma'ad, Ibn al-Qayyim mentions: "لا خلاف أنه ﷺ لم يحج بعد هجرته إلا حجة واحدة وهي حجة الوداع سنة عشر" “There is no disagreement that he ﷺ did not perform Hajj after his migration except once, and that was the Farewell Pilgrimage in the tenth year (AH).” Benefit 2⃣. Based on the مَفْهُوم (contrary/reverse understanding) The Prophet ﷺ performed Hajj before migrating to Madinah. The evidence for this is the narration of Jubair ibn Mut‘im, who said: “Before Islam, I was searching for my camel. It was lost, so I went out looking for it on the Day of ‘Arafah, and I saw the Prophet ﷺ standing at ‘Arafah. I said to myself: ‘By Allah, he is from the Hums! What has brought him here?’” [Bukhari & Muslim] Note: “Hums” refers to extreme religiosity. Quraysh were known by this title because, during Hajj, they would not leave the Haram (the sacred sanctuary) to go to ‘Arafah. This is why Jubair ibn Mut‘im was surprised to see the Prophet ﷺ — who belonged to Quraysh — standing at ‘Arafah. Source: https://t.me/madrasatunaa/259

Dhul-Hijjah Benefit #5 Assisting Poor Muslims is Better Than Voluntary Hajj Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak once set out on a journey for Hajj. Along the way, he saw a woman searching through a garbage heap and taking a dead animal from it. He asked her why she was doing that. She replied, “My sister and I have nothing at all to live on. Because of our severe poverty, this has become lawful for us.” He then asked his companion, “How much money do we have for the journey?” The man answered, “One thousand dinars.” Abdullah said, “Keep twenty dinars for our return, and give her everything else. Helping her is better than performing Hajj this year.” [Al-Bidayah wa An-Nihayah of Ibn Kathir] Credit: Sheikh Salih Ar-Rada'ee https://t.me/madrasatunaa/258

Is it Valid to Do Udhiyah Overseas?

A sister asked:

I heard that it is invalid to perform the Udhiyah overseas, and that if it is done there, it only counts as a general act of charity. Is this true?

Answer:

There is no doubt that the Sunnah is to slaughter the Udhiyah in one’s own country, and this contains many benefits: [https://t.me/khawaaaaatir/292] However, to say that performing it overseas renders the Udhiyah invalid is not correct. If scholars have stated that it is permissible to appoint someone to perform the sacrifice on your behalf when you are unable to do it yourself, then why could that appointed person not be overseas? [https://t.me/khawaaaaatir/291] The Kuwaiti Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence states:

“Scholars agreed that it is allowed to have someone else slaughter your udhiyah on your behalf, as long as that person is Muslim. Still, it is better for a person to do the slaughter themselves unless there is a valid reason not to. Most scholars also said the sacrifice is valid, though disliked, if it is slaughtered by a Jew or Christian, since their slaughter is considered permissible.”

This is especially relevant when you consider that, in many places in the West, individuals are not permitted to slaughter animals themselves, and that many slaughterhouses engage in questionable practices, such as stunning animals before slaughter. Yes, by performing it overseas, you may miss out on certain Sunnahs, such as witnessing the slaughter and eating from the meat. However, you may also attain other important Sunnahs, such as ensuring that the animal is slaughtered correctly according to the Sharīʿah and providing meat to the poor and needy. In any case, these matters are from the Sunnahs of the Udhiyah, and missing out on some of them does not render the Udhiyah invalid. [https://t.me/khawaaaaatir/293] This issue is very similar to the ruling on sending Zakat Al-Fitr overseas. Refer to Sheikh Abu Ammar Yasir Ad-Duba'ee’s answer to Question 33: [https://t.me/madrasatunaa/222]

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More on Moyale Moyale is a major border town between Kenya and Ethiopia, home to diverse Cushitic-speaking communities such as the Borana, Garre, Gabra, Burji, and Somali peoples. Islam is the dominant religion in the region, especially among the Borana and Garre communities. In recent years, Salafiyyah in Moyale has been growing steadily, with students returning from overseas to benefit their communities through regular classes, khutbah and community work. Currently, the Salafi community has two masjids where regular lessons, khutbahs, and lectures are held: Masjid Al-Hidayah and Masjid At-Tawhid (as seen in the video). May Allah grant them tawfeeq and increase them in goodness. Beneficial channels in Borana: https://t.me/TasjiilaatulHidaayah/2239 https://t.me/abuu_saad_suleyman

Udh-hiya Opportunity 1447/2026 For those wishing to perform their Udhiyah overseas, an opportunity is available to send to a Salafi community in the border town of Moyale, Kenya. • Camel — £450 (full share) [May be shared between 10 households @£45 each] • Cow — £230 (full share) [May be shared between 7 households @33 each] • Goat/Sheep — £60 (full share) Account Details: Fuad Ali 04-00-04 14480945 Reference: Camel/Cow/Goat/Sheep For further assistance, please contact: +447572370253 ___ More on Moyale ⤵️ https://t.me/madrasatunaa/249

𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗵 (186) Hijrah Beyond Free-Mixed Institutes (1)

Question:

I understand that mixed universities are ḥarām, but how does one go about making Hijrah, considering that many Muslim countries won’t accept anyone unless they have degrees or certificates?

Answer:

Living in the West, this is a question that goes through many Muslims’ minds. However, in response to this question, many unfortunately resort to the Shayṭānic principle: “the ends justify the means.” Means: Studying in a mixed university End: Hijrah “The end justifies the means.” This is the same principle Shayṭān used to cause our parents, Ādam and Ḥawwāʾ, to be removed from Paradise. Allāh ﷻ said: {وَقَالَ مَا نَهَىٰكُمَا رَبُّكُمَا عَنۡ هَـٰذِهِ ٱلشَّجَرَةِ إِلَّاۤ أَن تَكُونَا مَلَكَيْنِ أَوۡ تَكُونَا مِنَ ٱلۡخَـٰلِدِينَ} He (Iblīs) said, “Your Lord only forbade you from this tree so that you would not become angels or become immortals.” [Surah Al-Aʿrāf: 20] Means: Eating from the forbidden tree End: Immortality “The end justifies the means.” Shayṭān continues to use this principle to beautify sin and transgression. What makes a practicing brother trim or shave his beard in preparation for a job interview? The end justifies the means. Means: Shaving the beard and hiding an Islamic identity End: Getting a well-paid job… saving money… Hijrah What makes a practicing sister leave off the face veil, apply makeup, and reveal her beauty? The end justifies the means. Means: Revealing beauty and appearing attractive End: Getting noticed by a brother… getting married… performing Hijrah together And the examples are endless. This is one way Shayṭān operates: by beautifying sin and transgression and making them appear attractive. His other method is to prevent people from doing good by threatening them with poverty. Allāh said: {ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنُ يَعِدُكُمُ ٱلْفَقْرَ وَيَأْمُرُكُم بِٱلْفَحْشَاءِۖ وَٱللَّهُ يَعِدُكُم مَّغْفِرَةً مِّنْهُ وَفَضْلًاۗ وَٱللَّهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ} “Shayṭān threatens you with poverty and commands you to immorality, whereas Allāh promises you forgiveness from Him and bounty. And Allāh is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing.” [Surah Al-Baqarah: 268] Sufyān Ath-Thawrī رحمه الله said: “Shayṭān does not have a weapon against mankind greater than the fear of poverty. If it is instilled in a person’s heart, he prevents truth, speaks according to desires, and develops bad thoughts about his Lord.” The truth is: you do not have to graduate from a mixed university to make Hijrah, nor are the lands of Hijrah limited to graduates. So we should not restrict something that Allāh has made wide. Allāh said: {وَأَرْضُ ٱللَّهِ وَاسِعَةٌۗ} “Indeed, the earth of Allāh is spacious.” [Surah Az-Zumar: 10] And He said: {أَلَمْ تَكُنْ أَرْضُ ٱللَّهِ وَاسِعَةً فَتُهَاجِرُوا فِيهَا} “Was not the earth of Allāh spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?” [Surah An-Nisāʾ: 97] Hijrah is not confined to GCC countries. Yes, holding a degree opens more opportunities, but if it comes at the expense of one’s dīn, the stakes are too high. Source: https://t.me/khawaaaaatir/285

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The Prophet ﷺ did not object to Abū Bakr giving away all of his wealth because of what he knew of his strength in yaqīn and soundness of tawakkul; thus, he was not afraid of fitnah for him, unlike others…” The point being: regret after undertaking a good deed may reduce a person’s reward, and in some cases may even nullify it. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Take on only those deeds which you can bear, for Allāh does not grow weary until you grow weary.” [Bukhārī 43] Therefore, one should not rush into making long-term decisions at the peak of their Īmān, as they may later regret them when their Īmān decreases—especially if the decision is irreversible. One example of an irreversible long-term decision that some people rush into at the peak of Īmān is the issue of Hijrah. Before a person decides to make Hijrah, they should think very carefully. (Note: I do not refer to linguistic hijrah, where one simply moves from one country to another. Rather, I refer to the legislative Hijrah, which makes it ḥarām for a person to return to the country they migrated from without necessity for more than three days.) They should at least visit the country they intend to migrate to, settle in, observe how things work, and then proceed from there. Hijrah is a noble act; however, it is not a decision to take lightly, and certainly not one to make impulsively at the peak of one’s Īmān. 🔺 Note: There are two matters related to Hijrah that many people conflate: 1. Migrating from non-Muslim countries 2. Intending Hijrah / becoming a muhājir The first matter is generally wājib, while the second is not. This post refers to the second matter, not the first. Source: https://t.me/madrasatunaa/243

#Side_Benefits@madrasatunaa Beware of Making Long-term Decisions at the Peak of Īmān Īmān increases and decreases. It increases through good, righteous deeds and decreases through disobedience. This is one of the fundamental creeds of Ahlus-Sunnah. Allāh ﷻ said: ﴿وَإِذَا مَاۤ أُنزِلَتۡ سُورَةࣱ فَمِنۡهُم مَّن یَقُولُ أَیُّكُمۡ زَادَتۡهُ هَـٰذِهِۦۤ إِیمَـٰنࣰاۚ فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ فَزَادَتۡهُمۡ إِیمَـٰنࣰا وَهُمۡ یَسۡتَبۡشِرُونَ﴾ “Whenever a Sūrah is revealed, some of them ask (mockingly), ‘Which of you has this increased in Īmān?’ As for the believers, it has increased them in Īmān, and they rejoice.” [Sūrah At-Tawbah 124] This fluctuation in Īmān has a direct effect on a person’s inner and outer actions, and even their decision-making. Sheikh Jum’ān mentioned in one of his classes that when Īmān increases, a person’s level of tawakkul also increases. (end quote) Hence, you find a person with high Īmān ready to forsake his livelihood in pursuit of the Ākhirah. This is generally a good thing; however, if this decision-making process is not carefully considered, it may end in deep regret. Reflect on the following ḥadīth: ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿAmr raḍiyallāhu ʿanhumā reported: My father got me married to a woman from a noble family, and he often used to ask my wife about me. She would reply, “What a wonderful man he is! He never comes to my bed, nor has he approached me since he married me.” When this continued for a long period, my father told the story to the Prophet (ﷺ), who said to him, “Let me meet him.” So I met him, and he asked me, “How do you fast?” I replied, “I fast every day.” He asked, “How long does it take you to finish reciting the entire Qur’an?” I replied, “I finish it every night.” He said, “Fast three days every month and recite the Qur’an (completing it) in one month.” I said, “But I have the ability to do more than that.” He said, “Then fast three days per week.” I said, “I have the ability to do more than that.” He said, “Then fast the most superior type of fasting—the fasting of Dāwūd, who used to fast every other day; and complete the Qur’an in seven days.” ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿAmr said: “I wish I had accepted the concession of Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ), as I have become a weak old man…” for he disliked to abandon what he used to do during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ). [Bukhārī 5052] Ask yourself this: if ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿAmr raḍiyallāhu ʿanhumā regretted this decision—despite it involving no sin and despite him having a valid concession—then what about a person who makes a long-term, irreversible decision concerning something that involves sin and does not follow through? Surely they ought to feel greater regret, don’t you think? Now reflect on this ḥadīth: Narrated Zayd ibn Aslam: I heard ʿUmar ibn Al-Khaṭṭāb saying: The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ ordered us to give charity, and that coincided with a time when I had some wealth. So I said, “Today I will surpass Abū Bakr, if I ever can surpass him.” So I came with half of my wealth, and the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said, “What did you leave for your family?” I said, “The same amount.” Then Abū Bakr came with all of his wealth. The Prophet ﷺ said, “O Abū Bakr! What did you leave for your family?” He said, “I left Allāh and His Messenger for them.” I said, “By Allāh, I will never be able to surpass him in anything.” [Abū Dāwūd 1678, At-Tirmidhī 3675 – graded ḥasan by Al-Albānī] Notice how the Prophet ﷺ asked them what they had left behind for their families, as though ensuring they were fully aware of their decision. Remember, this is Abū Bakr and ʿUmar we are talking about. No one’s Īmān from this Ummah (aside from the Prophet ﷺ) will ever reach their level. Al-Baghawī rahimahullah explained the above ḥadīth in Sharḥ As-Sunnah (6/181), saying: “The preferred approach is for a person to spend in charity from the surplus of his wealth and to retain for himself what will suffice him, out of fear of being tested by poverty. He may later be afflicted with regret over what he has done, thereby losing his reward and becoming a burden upon the people.

Common Questions: Q. Who is this book for? A. Mutammimah Al-Ājurrūmiyyah is generally aimed at students who have already studied and understood Ājurrūmiyyah and are ready to move beyond the beginner level. If you haven’t already studied Ājurrūmiyyah, here is the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLILZM7Z8mbfD0I4JD2gUM1v5dObzlFRSL Q. What’s the difference between Mutammimah and Ājurrūmiyyah? A. The difference between the two is that Ājurrūmiyyah is a short text covering the basics of Arabic grammar, while Mutammimah is a broader book written to complete and expand on the topics mentioned in Ājurrūmiyyah. This is similar to Sheikh Nawwas’ sarf books. He has Sarf lil Mubtadi’een for beginners (this is equivalent to Ājurrūmiyyah in sarf), and then he has Mutammimah, which is a level above it. Q. Is this lesson in person or online? A. Online. Q. How often? A. Classes will be uploaded once a week, in shā’ Allāh. Q. Did you write your own explanation of the book? A. No. The image was generated using ChatGPT. However, I will be compiling a short, summarised explanation of the book, similar to Ājurrūmiyyah, in shā’ Allāh. Q. How are you going to explain it? A. In a similar manner to Ājurrūmiyyah, in shā’ Allāh. Q. Do we have to memorise the matn as we did with Ājurrūmiyyah? A. No, you only need to take notes on and understand the additional topics in this book. Q. How long is the course? A. Let me get back to you on this one in shā’ Allāh.

Continuation of The Arabic Series A Weekly Class on المتممة الآجرومية Starting After Eid, In shā’ Allāh. https://t.me/madrasatunaa

Fiqh Al-Muyassar | فقه الميسر LESSON 11 ⤵️ https://youtu.be/k_0YJvJ1aKk Summary: This chapter (باب الغسل) explains the rulings of bathing (ghusl). It covers the definition of ghusl, the situations that make it obligatory—such as janābah, intercourse, menstruation, postnatal bleeding, and death—and the correct method of performing it according to the Sunnah. The chapter also discusses the obligatory and recommended parts of ghusl. Pdf: https://t.me/masjidsahabah/1488 #Fiqh_Al_Muyassar #Kitab_At_Taharah

Janazah tomorrow for Nu'man (Asim’s brother). May Allah have mercy on him and grant patience to the family.

Dhul-Hijjah Benefit #4 The Great Virtues of the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

Ibn Al-Jawzi rahimahullah said:

Know, may Allah have mercy on you, that these ten days are not like any other ten days, because they contain ten special virtues: {❶} First: Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, swore by them when He said: “And by the ten nights.” When Allah, the Most Great, swears by something, it shows its greatness and importance. {❷} Second: Allah called them the “known days” when He said: “And mention the Name of Allah during the known days.” Ibn ‘Abbas said: “These are the ten days.” {❸} Third: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ testified that they are the best days of this world. {❹} Fourth: The Prophet ﷺ encouraged doing righteous deeds during them. {❺} Fifth: He ﷺ instructed us to increase in saying tasbeeh (SubhanAllah), tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), and tahleel (La ilaha illAllah) during these days. {❻} Sixth: They contain the Day of Tarwiyah. {❼} Seventh: They contain the Day of ‘Arafah, and fasting on that day expiates the sins of two years. {❽} Eighth: They contain the Night of Jam‘, which is the night spent in Muzdalifah. {❾} Ninth: They contain Hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. {❿} Tenth: They contain the sacrifice (Ud-hiyah), which is a symbol of the religion of Ibrahim and the legislation of Muhammad ﷺ. [At-Tabsirah by Ibn Al-Jawzi (2/127)] Credit: Umm Abdulkareem Al-Barawiyyah _ In short: These ten days are the greatest days because they combine acts of worship that are not combined during any other days, such as fasting, slaughtering, Hajj, and other righteous deeds. Source: https://t.me/madrasatunaa/238

#Side_Benefits@madrasatunaa And You Wonder Why Your Du'as Are Not Accepted

Question:

Some spouses who live in Denmark and some other western countries annul their contracts of their marriage at the Civil Office claiming irreconcilable differences with each other, though in truth there are no problems in the marriage. They only do so to get social support of a higher value, albeit they are not in need of such an increase. Is this permissible? Also, does doing so not affect their marriages or it is considered a real divorce?

Sheikh Ibn Baz rahimahullah:

This is not permissible as it involves injustice and lying. It is not permissible to lie to gain money unjustly. Doing so is Munkar (evil). On the other hand, if the husband claims that he divorced his wife, this is counted as one or two divorces; according to what he states. In any case, it is not permissible to deceive the authorities to get money through a false claim. May Allāh protect us! [Majmū‘ Al-Fatāwā Ibn Bāz, Vol. 28; p. 125 - 126] __

Abu Hurairah raḍhiyallāhu ‘anhu reported Allāh's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

"O people, Allāh is Good and He therefore, accepts only that which is good. And Allāh commanded the believers as He commanded the Messengers by saying: "O Messengers, eat of the good things, and do good deeds; verily I am aware of what you do" (Al-Mu'minūn: 51). And He said: "O those who believe, eat of the good things that We gave you" [Al-Baqarah: 172]. He then made a mention of a person who travels widely, his hair disheveled and covered with dust. He lifts his hand towards the sky (and thus makes the supplication): "O Lord, O Lord," whereas his food is HARAM, his drink is HARAM, his clothes are HARAM and he is nourished from HARAM. HOW THEN CAN HIS SUPPLICATION BE ACCEPTED? [Sahih Muslim (1015)] Source: https://t.me/madrasatunaa/236

Talaq! Talaq! Talaq!

Husband:

“I’m not feeling my wife anymore. Can I divorce her and move on?”

Sheikh:

“No. It is haram to divorce your wife without a valid reason. Here are 12 reasons why you have to keep her: https://t.me/Menzbenefits/408 ”