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This Is How I Remember You, O Messenger of Allah
Author : Mufti. Zakaria Ali Salman
Date Added : 07-01-2025

I remember you as an orphaned child, so that you would say "My Lord, My Lord" instead of "My father, my father," and thus the miracle of divine upbringing manifests in your life with the absence of a father. I remember this and send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you as a nursing infant in the home of Halima Al-Sa'diyya, where blessings descended upon her household. They marveled at your fairness, as you nursed from one breast and left the other for your foster brother. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you as a child playing with other children, when angels came to cleanse your heart and remove Satan’s portion from it. I recognize that Allah was preparing you to speak only the truth in all circumstances: " Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire. (3) It is no less than inspiration sent down to him (4)" [An-Najm/3–4]. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you on that lonely night in the desert between Mecca and Medina, when death took your mother, leaving you when you needed her the most, as you were the dearest thing in her world. You became an orphan of both parents, so your heart would rely on none but Allah. "My Lord trained me, and how excellent was my training." I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you, beloved of Abu Talib, more than his own children. Yet you refused to be a burden on him and went out to graze sheep for Quraysh, earning a meager wage, teaching us self-reliance. It was preparation for leading nations, much like the preparation of Moses, peace be upon him. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you as the honest, trustworthy merchant who brought great profits while adhering to truthfulness and integrity, teaching us that blessings come with honesty and trustworthiness. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you choosing marriage based on wisdom, virtue, and goodness, not merely on beauty or age. You found in Khadijah a righteous wife who stood by you through hardships, supporting you, unlike modern notions of marriage driven by fleeting desires. Allah guided you to a blessed union. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you participating in rebuilding the Kaaba, raising the houses of Allah. Your nation, following in your footsteps, would continue building and defending mosques until the end of time. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember how all trusted you to mediate disputes because you were known on every tongue as "The Trustworthy, The Truthful. "

You saved your people from a potentially devastating war. I recall Allah’s words: "We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures." [Al-Anbiya/107]. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you amidst the struggles and burdens of the world, never forgetting the concerns of others, whether private or public. You maintained family ties, supported the weak, assisted the needy, and helped those in distress. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you in the Cave of Hira during your first encounter with Gabriel, insisting you were not a reader, while Gabriel commanded, "Read!" This marked your mission to transform an illiterate nation into a civilization of knowledge and enlightenment. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you teaching Islam in Dar Al-Arqam Ibn Abi Al-Arqam, instructing with gentleness, patience, discretion, and dedication, seeking only Allah’s pleasure. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you calling the tribes of Quraysh, reminding them of Allah, their origin, and their end, teaching them that happiness in this world and salvation in the Hereafter lie in following Allah’s commands. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you inviting people to Allah despite the mockery, arrogance, and hostility you faced. You persisted in guiding them with unshakable resolve. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you rejecting worldly temptations—wealth, women, power—and staying steadfast in devotion to Allah and in bringing Islam’s message of salvation to humanity. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you spreading the message far and wide, traveling to Ta’if despite rejection and humiliation, and presenting Islam during pilgrimage seasons, tirelessly working to make the faith accessible to all. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember you raising your hands in prayer, beseeching the Lord of all matters, knowing He alone could change circumstances. You taught us the value of sincere supplication, which many neglect today. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember the plots of Quraysh and the support of Allah for you and your companion in the cave, affirming His promise to establish an Islamic state unified in its submission to Him. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember your noble character, how Allah endeared you to people, young and old. Children sang, "The full moon rose upon us," welcoming you with joy. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember the foundations you laid for the mosque, for the community through brotherhood, and for justice through agreements. Upon these, the young Islamic state in Medina stood firm, unshaken by storms or challenges. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember your perseverance during the Battle of the Trench, enduring hunger with stones tied to your stomach, yet never neglecting prayer or justice even in times of war. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember your return to Mecca as a victor after just eight years of exile, leading an army of ten thousand. Yet, you showed humility and mercy, declaring to those who wronged you: "Go, for you are free." I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember your farewell pilgrimage, where you bid farewell, having delivered the message, lifted the burdens, and fulfilled your mission. You left us on the clear path of truth, illuminated like daylight. I send prayers and peace upon you.

I remember your companions bidding you farewell, accepting Allah’s decree, though tears flowed and hearts mourned. When Bilal later called the Adhan, the people of Medina wept in remembrance of you like never before. I send prayers and peace upon you, O Messenger of Allah, and upon your family, companions, wives, descendants, and all who follow your path until the Day of Judgment.

This is how, whenever I recall a moment of your immortal life, I send prayers and peace upon you. Each prayer reminds me of your greatness, making it present in my mind as it flows from my tongue.

We thank Allah for His blessings in sending you to us, and we pray for you after every Adhan, upon entering mosques, during lessons of knowledge and Quran, in supplications we hope are answered, in sins we wish to be forgiven, in enemies we seek to overcome, and in good we wish to see flourish.

Prayers and peace be upon you from the Most Compassionate, Most Praiseworthy.


 

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Summarized Fatawaa

What is the ruling of Islamic Law on participating in the prize draws (raffles) that commercial stores hold for their customers?

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings upon our master, the Messenger of Allah.
There is no objection to participating in the prize draws (raffles) that commercial stores hold for their customers, provided that the buyer's intention in purchasing is not merely to enter the competition without any need for what is bought — rather, the purchase must be genuinely intended for the item itself, and one must not pay more than the item's fair market price. This is because paying an amount above the market price would effectively be paying a fee to enter the prize draw, which would render it a form of gambling (qimār).
These prizes are, in essence, gifts that businesses offer through a random drawing (qur'ah) to those who purchase from them, as a means of encouraging sales, without the customer bearing any additional monetary cost for participation. So long as the aforementioned conditions are met, there is no objection to benefiting from the prize offered by the store, as it is considered a lawful prize from the viewpoint of Islamic Law.
It is stated in the resolutions of the "Jordanian Iftaa' Board" (Resolution No. 47), in the context of outlining the conditions for permissible prizes: "The price of the ticket [or item purchased] for the sake of the prize must not exceed its original price, so that there is no payment of money in exchange for participation in the draw." And Allah, the Most High, knows best.

What is permissible for the person who wants to ask for a woman`s hand in marriage to see from her body?

He is permitted to see her hands and face only, but if he wants to see more, then he has to send a woman that he trusts to do so.

Is it permissible for one who sacrifices on behalf of another, with the latter's permission, to eat from the sacrifice?

It is permissible for someone who sacrificed on behalf of another with their permission to eat from it with their permission, and they stand in their place (act as their representative) in distributing it.
 
It is stated in Nihayat al-Muhtaj ila Sharh al-Minhaj (Vol.8/P.141): "And he—meaning the one sacrificing on his own behalf, provided he has not apostatized—has the right to eat from a voluntary sacrifice and his sacrificial gift; rather, it is recommended. As for an obligatory sacrifice, it is forbidden for him to eat from it, whether it was designated as such initially or as a liability in his dhimmah. And excluded by what has preceded is if he sacrifices on behalf of another, or if he apostatized, then it is not permissible for him to eat from it, just as it is absolutely impermissible to feed a disbeliever from it."(The text I found indicates the impermissibility of eating) ???
 
And it is stated in Hashiyat al-Jamal ‘ala Sharh al-Manhaj (Vol.5/P.262): "If a person offers a sacrifice on behalf of a living person with their permission, does he act as their representative in distributing it—on the grounds that permission to sacrifice is permission to distribute it—or does it depend on their explicit permission? This requires consideration, but the first view is not far-fetched." And Allah the Almighty knows best.

What is the ruling on offering a sheep as a sacrifice (Udhiyah) if its fat-tail is sound, except that when it was young, the tip of its fat-tail was cut so that it would grow larger? And what is the ruling in case of doubt regarding the amount that was cut?

 
In the Name of Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
 
Cutting a minor, insignificant portion from the tip of an animal's fat-tail (al-alyah) to encourage it to grow larger is not considered a defect, and it does not prevent the animal from being valid for sacrifice (Udhiyah).
 
It is stated in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj (Vol.9/P.352): "There is some scholarly deliberation regarding the common practice of cutting the tip of the fat-tail so that it grows larger. It could potentially be likened to a partial cut of the ear—supported by the jurists' general rule: 'even if it is a small amount.' On the other hand, if it is an exceptionally minor cut, it might have no effect on validity. This is explicitly clarified by the juristic exception to the general rule, which states that cutting a tiny piece from a large limb causes no harm. This latter view is more well-founded.
 
Furthermore, I found that some scholars investigated this matter and concluded: 'It should not affect validity if a custom-sanctioned portion of its fat-tail is removed during its youth to make it grow larger and look better, just as castrating a male animal causes no harm.' However, applying this unconditionally contradicts the established texts of the jurists, as understood from what I have laid out; thus, the restriction I specified is what must be relied upon."
 
Similarly, it is mentioned in Nihayat al-Muhtaj (8/135): "If a small piece is cut from the fat-tail to help it grow larger, the most well-founded view is that the sacrifice remains valid, as was given in a formal legal verdict (Fatwa) by my father [Shihab al-Din al-Ramli], may Allah be pleased with him. This is proven by the jurists' maxim: 'The loss of a tiny piece from a large limb causes no harm.'"
 
In cases where there is doubt as to whether the portion cut was large or small, the animal is still deemed valid for sacrifice. It is noted in Hashiyat al-Shubramallisi ‘ala Nihayat al-Muhtaj (Vol.8/P.135):
 
"This matter requires careful consideration, but the closer and more correct view is that it is valid. This is because soundness is the default state for the animal from which the piece was cut, and it aligns with what usually occurs—namely, that the part removed to help the fat-tail grow larger is naturally very small." And Allah the Almighty Knows Best.

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