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Glorifying the Prophet (PBUH) is an Obligation upon every Muslim
Author : The General Iftaa` Department
Date Added : 20-02-2023

 

The General Iftaa` Department in this Hashemite Arab Muslim country led by the Hashemites, the direct descendants of the Prophet Mohammad, blessings and peace be upon him, has the honor of following our Master Prophet Mohammad, blessings and peace be upon him. The Department reaffirms that it totally rejects any offence directed towards the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, or any member of his noble household, and doesn`t accept such an evil act from anyone no matter who that person is.

 

The Prophet blessings and peace be upon him, is of perfect human attributes whereas, Allah The Exalted Commended his character where He Said {What means}: "And thou (standest) on an exalted standard of character." {Al-Qalam/4}. He The Almighty also Commended his intellect as He Said {What means}: "Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled."{An-Najim/2}. He, The Most Exalted also Commended his sight because He Said {What means}: "(His) sight never swerved, nor did it go wrong!" {An-Najim/17}. He also Commended his tongue, for He Said {What means}: "Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire.' {An-Najim/3}. He also commended his heart where He Said {What means}: "The (Prophet’s) (mind and) heart in no way falsified that which he saw." {An-Najim, 11}. And commended His Teacher "Gabriel PBUH" where He Said {What means}: "He was taught by one Mighty in Power," {An-Najim/5}. The attributes that Allah Combined in His Apostle don`t exist in any other human being and He The Almighty Chose him to be His Prophet and Messenger for the virtues, competence and perfection that He the Exalted had instilled in him, blessings and peace be upon him. He The Almighty Says {What means}: "God knoweth best where (and how) to carry out His mission" {Al-Ana`am/124}.  In addition, Allah and His angels have sent blessings upon him in honor of him, and to show his merits. This is in addition to the fact that Allah has commanded the believers to send blessings upon him as a sign for glorifying his noble status. Allah Says {What means}: "God and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect." {Al-Ahzab/56}. Moreover, it is prohibited to favor any human being over the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, and whoever denies this has transgressed big time.

 

The Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be upon him, enjoys perfect attributes in terms of words and deeds, and a believer doesn`t attain complete faith unless he/she has deep conviction in that, and utters both testimonies of faith: (ASH-HADU ANNA LA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH

WA ASH-HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN RASULU ALLAH/I bear witness that no one deserves to be worshiped except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah).

 

Since the era of the Companions (May Allah be pleased with them) until this day, Muslims have realized the praised status of the Prophet Mohammad, the Master of Creation, and this necessitates glorifying and revering him, blessings and peace be upon him. Allah The Almighty Says {What means}: "In order that ye (O men) may believe in God and His Apostle that ye may assist and honor Him, and celebrate His praise morning and evening." {Al-Fateh/9}. Therefore, scholars said that one who does any of the following has insulted the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him: accusing him of a defect in his person, lineage, religion, characteristics, treating him with contempt, insinuating, cursing, reviling, criticizing, accusing him of unchaste behavior, and the like.

 

Allah The Almighty Has Warned the believers against disobeying the commands of His Apostle and Banned them from addressing him familiarly as they would address one another. This is to show his merits and his rights over them. Allah The Exalted Says {What means}: "Deem not the summons of the Apostle among yourselves like the summons of one of you to another: God doth know those of you who slip away under shelter of some excuse: then let those beware who withstand the Apostle’s order, lest some trial befall them, or a grievous penalty be inflicted on them." {An-Nur/63}.

 

Judge`s characteristics mentioned in the Magazine for Judicial Rulings ( Majalla al-Ahkam al-Adliyya) can exist in any human being; especially one who studied law and Sharia sciences. These aren`t amongst the attributes of Allah, as some have understood; rather, people of reason are agreed on them.

 

The General Iftaa` Department reaffirms that it is an obligation upon every Muslim to adhere to the rights of the Prophet blessings and peace be upon him over him/her. The first of these rights is loving him and following his Sunnah. Moreover, we remind Muslims that it doesn`t befit the noble status of the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, to mention him in gatherings where vile language is used or while there is gossip and backbiting. At the same time, no room should be given to the vile and base people to talk about the status of the Prophet blessings and peace be upon him. This is to be cleared from liability Before Allah The Almighty, His Apostle, blessings and peace be upon him, and the believers. The Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) said: "A man utters a word pleasing to Allah without considering it of any significance for which Allah Exalts his ranks (in Jannah); another one speaks a word displeasing to Allah without considering it of any importance, and for this reason he will sink down into Hell." [Al-Bukhari]. 

 

In addition, it is highly unexpected that a true Muslim would belittle the Apostle of Allah and whoever did so should race to make repentance and Ask Allah for forgiveness. 

 

We pray that Allah Guides us to the right thing to say, do, and bless this country of ours and other Muslim countries with safety and security. And All perfect praise and blessings be to Allah The Lord of The Worlds.

 

 

 

  

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I work in an accounting and auditing office, and among the clients of the office are restaurants, hotels, and supermarkets that sell alcohol. Our work is limited to collecting invoices, whether purchases, sales, or expenses, and recording them in daily books. We also review income and sales taxes on behalf of these clients.

You are more knowledgeable about the nature of your work. If you see it as assisting in wrongdoing, then it is forbidden, as Allah The Exalted Says (What means): "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression" [Al-Ma’idah/2]. However, if your work is merely documenting the reality, then I hope there is no sin upon you. The the pious predecessors (Salaf) used to take the tithe from the traders of the People of the Book, even if it included alcohol, after knowing the value of their goods. And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.

A man married a woman at the Islamic Centre in Brussels through a regular marriage contract. However, the husband left her for two years now and never provided her with financial support. Currently, she is staying in Amman, Jordan, and wants to remarry. Is her first marriage considered void and what should she do to remarry lawfully?

All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.
This issue is within the jurisdiction of the Islamic courts and they have the final say regarding the dissolution of the first marriage contract if there is valid ground for that. Therefore, her first marriage remains valid unless a court decision says otherwise. And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.

Who should pay the Zakah (obligatory charity) from the orphan`s money?

His/her guardian, and if the latter fails to do so, then the orphan himself/herself is obliged to pay the Zakah once he/she reaches puberty, and is capable of handling his/her own affairs. And Allah Knows Best.

I have a question regarding the deferred portion of the dowry (Mahr)*. Is the wife entitled to it only upon divorce or she can claim it even if divorce hasn`t taken place? Moreover, does she have the right to claim this portion after death of husband, even if he didn`t divorce her before that?

All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of The Worlds. May His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.
In the marriage contract, it is recorded that the deferred portion of the dowry is due upon divorce or death, whatever comes first. If divorce took place first then the woman is entitled to it and if the husband died this amount must be paid from his estate. On the other hand, if the woman died then the husband becomes liable for this portion and it becomes part of the woman`s estate. We advise every husband to give this portion to his wife while alive because it is a right of hers. And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.
* In Islam, a Mahr is the obligation, in the form of money or possessions paid by the groom, to the bride at the time of Islamic marriage (payment also has circumstances on when and how to pay). While the mahr is often money, it can also be anything agreed upon by the bride such as jewelry, home goods, furniture, a dwelling or some land. Mahr is typically specified in the marriage contract signed upon marriage.

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