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Studying the Qur'an with Gabriel "Peace be Upon Him"
Author : Dr. Abdallah Rabab'ah
Date Added : 23-10-2024

Studying the Qur'an with Gabriel "Peace be Upon Him"

 

Mufti Dr. Abdallah Rabab'ah

 

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and the best blessings and the most complete peace be upon our Master Muhammad, and upon his family and all of his companions. 

Gabriel (peace be upon him) used to study the Qur’an with the Prophet (PBUH). Among these meetings were those that occurred during the month of Ramadan and while fasting, where the Prophet (peace be upon him) had reviews and reflections on the Book of Allah in the presence of Gabriel. The secret behind choosing Ramadan for this study is because Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an. Allah the Almighty said (What means): "The month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was revealed, as a guidance for people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion" [Al-Baqarah/185]. It is mentioned in a hadith from Al-Bukhari narrated by Abu Huraira that: "Gabriel used to review the Qur'an with him." The term "review" here means that Gabriel would study with him all the portions of the Qur'an that had been revealed up to that time.

This studying of the Qur’an brought many benefits, as described by Imam Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him), who said: "Studying the Qur'an renews for him (the Prophet) a bond of greater richness of the soul, and such richness is a reason for generosity. Generosity in the Sharia refers to giving what is due to those who are entitled to it, and it is more comprehensive than charity. Moreover, Ramadan is a season of blessings, as Allah’s gifts to His servants increase in it more than in any other time. Therefore, the Prophet (PBUH) sought to follow Allah’s Sunna with His servants. With the combination of time, revelation, the one who descends (Gabriel), and the mutual study, the Prophet’s generosity increased."

This generosity was particularly evident in Ramadan when Gabriel met with the Prophet (PBUH). Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrated: "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people, and he was most generous during Ramadan when Gabriel would meet him every night and study the Qur'an with him. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was more generous than the wind that is sent forth (in spreading goodness)." [Ahmad]. The hadith indicates many benefits, including:

The significance of Ramadan, as it was specified for the beginning of the Qur'an's revelation, followed by the review of what had been revealed during this month. This necessitates the frequent descent of Gabriel during this time, and with his frequent descent, an abundance of blessings and goodness comes.

From this, we learn that the virtue of a time is gained through an increase in worship during it. Also, the continuous recitation of the Qur’an increases goodness.

It shows the recommendation of increasing acts of worship at the end of life, engaging in mutual study of good and knowledge with a virtuous person, even if he already knows it, as a means of increased reminder and reflection.

It indicates that the nights of Ramadan are better than its days, and that the purpose of recitation is presence of heart and understanding, as the night is the best time for this due to the distractions of the day.

Ibn Al-Jawzi explained the Prophet’s condition and his increased generosity in Ramadan, saying: "His generosity increased in Ramadan for five reasons: The first is that it is a virtuous month, and the reward for charity is multiplied in it, as are other acts of worship." Al-Zuhri said: "One Tasbeeh (glorification of Allah) in Ramadan is better than a thousand Tasbeeh outside of it." The second is that it is the month of fasting, and giving charity helps people with their breaking of the fast and pre-dawn meals. The third is that Allah’s generosity increases during it, as it is mentioned in a hadith that a believer’s sustenance is increased in Ramadan, and that Allah frees a thousand people from the fire each day. The Prophet loved to match his Lord’s Generosity. The fourth is that the frequent generosity was in gratitude for Gabriel's repeated visits every night. The fifth is that his studying the Qur’an every night with Gabriel caused him to have a greater vision of the Hereafter, so he gave away what was in his hands from worldly possessions.”

Gabriel (PBUH) used to visit him every year and review with him what had been revealed. In the year the Prophet (peace be upon him) passed away, Gabriel reviewed it with him twice, as established in the hadith narrated by Fatima (may Allah be pleased with her). This indicates the increasing rank of the Prophet in knowledge and closeness to Allah, especially with the mutual study of the Qur'an.

The scholar Al-Zubaidi mentioned several benefits from this hadith, including: "The Prophet’s generosity in Ramadan surpassed his generosity at other times, and the purpose of his studying the Qur’an with Gabriel was to compare and confirm what had been revealed to ensure the preservation and accuracy of the text. This is why it was reviewed twice in his final year."

Thus, fasting individuals should reflect on the wisdom behind Gabriel's review of the Qur'an with the Prophet twice, and they should also beware of neglecting the recitation of the Qur'an, which is unfortunately observed in people’s behavior after Ramadan.

We are, however, encouraged by the increasing attention people are giving to learning, memorizing, and reflecting on the Qur'an, and the hastening to complete its recitation with understanding. Some people complete the Qur'an once in Ramadan, while others do so every week. Let them be among those who compete in good deeds.

In addition, we say: Indeed, these people are on a great reward, and they have immense goodness, but they should not abandon the Qur'an after Ramadan, for Allah condemned those who forsake it. Allah The Almighty Says (What means): "And the Messenger has said: "O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Qur'an as [a thing] abandoned." [Al-Furqan/30].

As for those who read the Qur'an throughout the year, they are the people of the Qur'an, the people of Allah and His chosen ones. They are the followers of the noble Prophet in studying and teaching the Qur'an, as was done between Gabriel and our beloved Prophet (PBUH).

A Muslim must be devoted to the Qur'an, reciting it as it should be recited, adhering to its lawful and unlawful rulings, acting upon its clear verses, believing in its ambiguous ones, pondering over its marvels, and applying its lessons and stories. The Qur'an was revealed to be acted upon and implemented, although reciting it is itself an act of worship with reward.

We ask Allah The Almighty to help us all make the most of the month of the Qur’an, as He commanded us, where He Says (What means): "Indeed, those who recite the Book of Allah and establish prayer and spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly, [can] hope for a transaction [with Allah] that will never perish." [Fatir/29]. All praise is due to Allah, The Lord of The Worlds.

 

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Summarized Fatawaa

A person owns sheep or goats and occasionally feeds them from the grass in other people's orchards without the owners’ permission. Is it permissible to eat the meat of these animals if invited to do so? Is it permissible to purchase from these sheep whose owner feed them from people's orchards without their permission, and can one accept gifts from them, such as meat or milk?

 

 

 

Yes, it is permissible because the one who is accountable is their owner, and the cost of the grass on his accountability. In addition, in order to be on the safe side you should abstain from eating his products, because his sheep case is as if they were fed on impurities. And Allah Knows Best.

I`m a married young man. I fell in love with a widow and proposed to her but her family refused because they feared that this would have an adverse impact on the future of her children. However, we entered into unregistered marriage and told my family and even my wife about it. I`m a person who fears Allah, The Almighty and want to clear myself from any liability before Him, The Exalted. What should I do?

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.
It is imperative that you proclaim this marriage to preserve rights. Therefore, you must register it in an Islamic court. A second marriage isn`t forbidden, however, if the unregistered marriage had taken place without the consent of the woman`s guardian nor the presence of two honorable witnesses, then it is considered void and your relationship with this woman is forbidden. Therefore, you must conclude a new marriage contract with the approval of her guardian and the presence of two honorable witnesses. We advise you to fear Allah and adhere to the teachings of Sharia in this regard since sinful conduct is that which turns in your heart (making you feel uncomfortable) and you dislike that it would be disclosed to other people. And Allah The Almighy Knows Best.

Is it permissible for the woman who is observing Iddah after her husband`s death to sit with her daughter`s suitor, although their marriage contract hasn`t been concluded yet?

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.
A suitor who hasn`t concluded the marriage contract isn`t a Mahram*, so he must be treated as such. And Allah The Almighty Knows Best.
* The period a woman must observe after the death of her husband or after a divorce, during which she may not marry another man.
* In Islam, a mahram is a member of one's family with whom marriage would be considered haram, concealment purdah, or concealment of the body with hijab, is not obligatory; and with whom, if he is an adult male, she may be escorted during a journey, although an escort may not be obligatory.

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.

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