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Prophet Mohammad`s Birth Anniversary: "A Light that Shone in the Hearts of the Believers"
Author : His Grace Shiekh Abdulkareem Al-Khasawneh
Date Added : 26-09-2023

 

Prophet Mohammad`s Birth Anniversary:

"A Light that Shone in the Hearts of the Believers"

 

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the master of the first and the last, the one sent as a mercy to all the worlds, and the leader of the honored prophets, our master Mohammad, and upon his family, companions, followers, and all those who follow them in goodness until the Day of Judgment:

 

In the blessed atmosphere enveloping the Prophet's noble birth, believers experience moments of deep faith, surrounded by the fragrance of the Beloved, the Chosen one, peace be upon him. In these moments, a spark of the pure prophethood shines upon them, and the radiance spreads from the east to the west of the earth. Allah, the Most High, says, "O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a Witness, a Bearer of Glad Tidings, and Warner,- And as one who invites to God’s (grace) by His leave, and as a lamp spreading light." {Al-Ahzab, 45-46}.

 

The birth of the Prophet, peace be upon him, was indeed an extraordinary event and a momentous occasion. Humanity had awaited it after a long period of darkness, marked by ignorance and blind misguidance. The advent of the Prophet, the Guide and Bringer of Good News, came to restore balance to humanity and faith to their hearts, dispelling the pitch-black night. Hope for relief often arises after the intensification of hardships.

 

As the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "I am the seal of the prophets, and it is through me that the line of prophets began. Let me tell you about the beginning of this: it was the supplication of my father, Ibrahim, the glad tidings of Isa, and the dream of my mother when she gave birth to me. She saw a light emitting from her that illuminated the palaces of Greater Syria."

 

Indeed, commemorating this blessed occasion signifies the connection of believers with their Prophet, peace be upon him. The light that shone on the day of his birth continues to illuminate hearts with the light of monotheism, love for Allah, love for His Prophet, peace be upon him, and enlightens minds with the guidance, wisdom, and insight. Our mosques come alive with the remembrance of this love, and the practical manifestations of this love are evident in the actions that kindle the flames of hope for the Muslim Ummah. It reminds us that we have a beloved and noble Prophet among us, whose memory never fades, whose light never dims, whose message remains steadfast, and whose call endures unwaveringly.

 

The commemoration of the Noble Prophet's birth is a remembrance of the essence of true Islam. It is a call to honor humanity and spread mercy among people. The Prophet, peace be upon him, came to rectify misconceptions, establish justice among people, and clarify that every human being is dignified, and their sanctity cannot be violated, nor can their honor be diminished, regardless of their religion, color, or ethnicity. This is what Allah, the Most High, emphasized in His saying: "We have honoured the sons of Adam; provided them with transport on land and sea; given them for sustenance things good and pure; and conferred on them special favours, above a great part of our creation." {Al-Isra, 70}. In fact, it was one of the last instructions given by the Prophet, peace be upon him, in his Farewell Sermon during the Hajj season. He said: "No Arab has any superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab; no white person has any superiority over a black person, nor does a black person have any superiority over a white person; none have superiority over another except by piety." People are all descended from Adam, and Adam was created from dust."

Commemorating this occasion is an opportunity to revive the meanings of mercy in our hearts. It is the very purpose for which the Prophet, peace be upon him, was sent – to be a mercy from Allah, the Almighty, to all of creation. This mercy encompasses the upbringing, purification, education, and guidance of humanity towards the straight path. Allah, the Most High, says, "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." {Al-Anbiya, 107}. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "I have only been sent as a gift of mercy."

 

Nowadays, there is a great need to reflect upon these profound meanings of the birth of the Guiding Prophet. He called us to goodness in this world and the Hereafter and advised us to show compassion towards one another. Let us remain a community where brotherhood and love prevail. May his birth anniversary, peace be upon him, be an occasion for us to renew these noble values and to be reminded of the qualities of prophethood. Thus, we may remain as Allah, the Most High, described us: "You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah." {Al-Imran, 110}.

 

And all perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds.

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A man donated a burial plot, but before registering it in favor of the Ministry of Awqaf and before burying anybody there he said that he didn`t want to donate it and planted it. What is the ruling of Sharia on this?

All perfect 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.

If he had endowed it as a cemetery, then he can`t take it back, even if he didn`t register it in favor of the Ministry of Awqaf. If he said: "I have endowed this plot as a cemetery, then it becomes an endowment." However, if he didn`t endow that plot-but it was his intention to do so-then he is allowed to back down. And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.

1- A young man whose father and grandfather are dead. Unfortuntly, he passedaway leaving a mother, two sisters and a brother. Do his paternal uncles inherit him? 2- A man died leaving daughters, a wife, brothers, a mother or no mother. It is well known that the daughters inherit two thirds and the wife one eighth. To whom does the rest of the estate go and what is the evidence on that from the texts of Sharia?

All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.
1- The full brother or the paternal half-sibling disinherits the paternal uncles. The paternal half-sibling takes one sixth and because they are from the Asabah (Male relatives on the father`s side) of the deceased they take the rest of the estate. The proof of this is that Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah Be Pleased with them) reported God’s Messenger (PBUH) as saying: "Give the shares to those who are entitled to them, and what remains over goes to the nearest male heir." [Agreed upon]. In this case, nothing is left to them.
2- The brothers take the rest of the deceased`s estate and the full brother disinherits the paternal half-sibling, and the proof of this is the aforementioned narration. And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.

What is the ruling on having brotherly ties between a strange man and a strange woman, and is the former considered a Mahram (unmarriageable) to the latter?

Such a relation between a strange man and a strange woman is forbidden in Islam because it involves forbidding what Allah has allowed by marriage, and allowing what Allah has forbidden such as looking and the like. Such a relation doesn`t render any act lawful between them, thus they are forbidden to look at each other, have a Khulwah (seclusion), and travel together.

How long is the` Iddah (waiting period) of a divorced woman?

If a woman is pregnant at the time of divorce, then her 'Iddah (waiting period) expires when she gives birth to the baby. If she is in a state of menstruation, then her `Iddah expires when she finishes three menses. However, if she doesn`t have menses, then her `Iddah expires after three months. And Allah Knows Best.

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