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A Hundred Years of Moderation and Dialogue had Written the History of the Hashemite Family
Author : His Grace Shiekh Abdulkareem Al-Khasawneh
Date Added : 22-09-2022

A Hundred Years of Moderation and Dialogue had Written the History of the Hashemite Family

 

Praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.

 

As we stand on the threshold of the two hundredth anniversary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, we stress that this blessed country rests on established rules of intrinsic values and principles of citizenship laid down by the Hashemite family, leading to unity and cooperation in kindness and righteousness.

 

Since coming to power, the Hashemites adopted the methodology of their grand grandfather, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) whom Allah sent as mercy to all creatures, to guide the corrupted, to call to the righteous path with wisdom and fair preaching, and disseminate the values of tolerance and mercy amongst the people. This methodology was passed down from generation to generation until the era of Sherif Al-Hussein Bin Ali who led the renaissance of truth and justice and his revolt celebrated the values of tolerance and moderation as well as the dissemination of knowledge and virtue in a community which lacked these for so long.

 

Since its establishment by the late king Abdullah I-who was martyred defending Palestine, Islamic sanctities, and Al-Aqsa mosque-Jordanians have united with their leadership on uplifting their country. This goodness was continued by the Hashemites who derive their legitimacy from being direct descendants of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). The reign of King Talal and King Hussein (May Allah have mercy on them) witnessed insistence on national principles and defending values of mercy and tolerance brought by Islam. The Battle of Karama, Latron, and Bab Al-Waad are clear examples on the sacrifices made by Hashemite family and the Arab Army.

 

When King Abdullah II assumed his constitutional powers, he shouldered his responsibilities effectively and efficiently and delivered the message of his fathers and grandfathers with determination and relentless effort, on the local and international levels. He defended the truth in all forums, spreading values of security and tolerance to make people happy, fought falsehoods and refuted suspicious matters, which people of extremist views tried to pin on him. This is reflected in launching "The Amman Message," which depicts the true Islam, in addition to "Kalima Sawaa`" (a common ground). The latter initiative represents a vision and a basis for coexistence between followers of different faiths from the same society, regardless of their religious affiliations and intellectual tendencies. Another initiative was "World Interfaith Harmony Week."  It is an annual event observed during the first week of February (1-7 February). It reminds that values of love and harmony should prevail in all communities, that the religion should be a driver for happiness and unity, not misery and division. In fact, this is the essence of the message of Islam since Almighty Allah Says (What means): "O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other)." [Al-Hujurat/13]. Jordan along with its Hashemite leadership are the best example and embodiment for the meaning of this verse. This can be noticed in the unity of Jordanians who warmly welcomed refugees from different Arab and Muslim countries. The latter came only because they knew that Jordan is an oasis of peace and stability ruled by a fair King.

 

We pray that Allah confers His blessings upon Jordan, preserves the unity of its people, and keeps it a role model for the values of justice, tolerance, and moderation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summarized Fatawaa

Must a person refrain from eating for the rest of the day if they break a fast of a vow (nadhr) or a make up fast (qada)?

 

Whoever observes a vowed fast (nadhr) or a makeup fast (qada) is prohibited from breaking it without a valid excuse. If they break it without a legitimate reason, they are sinful.
However, they are not required to refrain from eating for the rest of the day, because such restraint is only required out of respect for the month of Ramadan, not for other types of fasting.

Is it permissible to slaughter sacrificial animals in public squares and streets?

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
 
The slaughtering of sacrificial animals (udhiyah) should take place in locations designated for slaughter, such as abattoirs (slaughterhouses), or in sites allocated by the relevant authorities for this purpose.
 
It is not permissible to perform slaughtering in a random or haphazard manner—such as in public squares, on roadsides, or in front of houses—in a way that creates health hazards, causes public nuisance, or endangers public safety. And Allah Almighty knows best.

Is it obligatory to have an intention (niyyah) for every prayer?

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
 
It is obligatory for the worshiper to have a specific intention (Niyyah) for every prayer, meaning they must consciously intend the act of worship they are performing. The intention is a pillar (Rukn) of the prayer, and the prayer is not valid without it. It is not a requirement to utter the intention verbally; rather, doing so is considered a recommended Sunnah. And Allah the Exalted knows best.

Is it permissible to agree with a butcher to purchase the meat of an animal after it has been slaughtered — for instance, by buying the meat of a sheep at a price determined by the weight of its meat following slaughter, at a fixed rate per kilogram? And what is the ruling if the animal is being purchased with the intention of it being an uḍḥiyyah (sacrificial offering)?

 
 
 
 
 

All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
It is not permissible to sell livestock in the manner of pricing each kilogram of meat after slaughter at a fixed rate, because the meat within the animal prior to slaughter is unseen and unknown. This leads to jahālah (ignorance of the subject matter) and gharar (contractual uncertainty), both of which are among the invalidating factors in sales transactions.
However, it is permissible for the buyer to issue a promise to purchase the meat of the animal after slaughter at a specified price per kilogram, with the actual sale being concluded at the time of weighing the meat — at which point both the quantity of the goods and the total price become known. There is no Sharī'ah objection to this arrangement.
The jurists have stipulated that for a sale to be valid, both countervalues must be present and observable. Al-Khaṭīb al-Shirbīnī, may Allah have mercy upon him, states:
"It is valid to sell a heap of grain whose total measure is unknown to both contracting parties at a rate of one sā' per dirham. This sale is valid because the subject of sale is present and observable, and ignorance of the total price is not harmful since it is known in detail — and uncertainty is thereby lifted."— [Mughnī al-Muḥtāj, Vol.2/P.355]
As for the uḍḥiyyah, the 'aqīqah, and vowed blood sacrifices (al-dam al-mandhūr) — full ownership of the animal must be established prior to slaughter. It is not valid for such animals to be slaughtered while still in the ownership of the butcher. Rather, the animal must be purchased alive and then slaughtered with the intention of uḍḥiyyah or the like. And Allah Almighty knows best.

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