In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Specially Merciful.
All praise is due to Allah, the Lord, the God of Mankind.
"And most of them believe not in Allah except while they associate others with Him. (Quran 12:106)
Recently, someone passed away, and a gathering has been called in the Masjid to make dua and some other rituals may be. So, someone asked me if this is allowed in Islam. First of all, I pray to Allah that he forgives this person and give him Jannah. Instead of answering this question, I would like to present the foundation of Islam which should answer the question itself. Following is the explanation of above verse from Hafiz Kathir.
Ibn `Abbas commented, "They have a part of faith, for when they are asked, `Who created the heavens Who created the earth Who created the mountains' They say, `Allah did.' Yet, they associate others with Him in worship.'' Similar is said by Mujahid, `Ata, `Ikrimah, Ash-Sha`bi, Qatadah, Ad-Dahhak and `Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam. In the Sahih, it is recorded that during the Hajj season, the idolators used to say in their Talbiyah: "Here we rush to Your service. You have no partners with You, except a partner with You whom You own but he owns not!'' Allah said in another Ayah,
So, what it means is that it is easy to say that we accept Allah as the Supreme Lord, and consider him above everything, but it is not enough to say that. We can still commit shirk while we worship Allah as the only God. Without going into technical details of types of Tawheed, we should believe in three things to be clear of Shirk.
1) Allah is the creator of everything (which almost every human and Jin believes, including mushrikeen, and the people of the book)
2) When it comes to unseen belief, we shall only believe in what is explicitly said in the Quran, and taught by Prophet Muhammad(PBUH). We are allowed to believe on anything that our five senses and logic determine to be true unless it contradicts the belief described above. Any other action that is based on faith and not listed above is shirk.
3) We shall not add or remove from the description of Allah as it is explicitly recorded, and don't mix Allah's attribute with human attributes, and vice versa.
Any violation of above is considered shirk. So, if someone says that please take the medicine X because it heals, we are allowed to believe it, and follow it. However, if someone says that please wear a black thread it will protect you from evil spirit, it needs to be checked, because this is a matter of faith. If it turns out that it was taught by the Prophet (PBUH) then we accept it, otherwise we reject it.
Once again, if an act is not explained by nature (a worldy matter), and done on the basis of unseen belief that a benefit will come, and it does not have a precedence in the Quran and Sunnah, then it is a form of shirk. For example, when Umar (RA) ordered Taraweeh, he was re-instating something that was already established in the Sunnah. Also, when Utham (RA) added a second adhan, his intention was not to increase the reward, but to give people more time to prepare. Intention for an innovation has to be natural, otherwise it will be rejected.
I hope this has helped clarify the foundation of Islam, and provide a litmus test that can be applied for rejecting bad bid'a. Good bid'a is not only allowed, but it is necessary for us today. However, it can not violate the principals of Tawheed.
P.S. I beg you all to find a venue of learning and increase your knowledge. Islamic Center of Orlando has classes of Tafseer, Arabic, Hadith, Seerah etc. Islamic Online University has free courses that are taught by live persons. Please don't be caught by the angel of death while not intending to increase knowledge, as it affirms ones disbelief in Allah's help.
And Allah knows best
JazakAllah Khairin
A seeker of knowledge
AbuArman Jumani
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Islamophobia: The Beginning of the End
In the Name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful.
All praise is due to Allah, the owner of the Day of Judgement.
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Islam began as something strange and will return" (IbnMajah Kitab-AlFitn #3968)(Muslim Kitab-Ul-Iman #145)
Islamophobia is a term used to describe the undue fear of Islam. Many around the world have the opinion that Islam in its true form is not a system we should follow. When someone tries to practice Islam according the Sunnah of Allah and Sunnah of his Messenger, they would encounter Islamophobia from majority of humans. Above hadith describes this fear that Makkans had in the early days that Islam will destroy their wealth as the idols are removed from Kaba. They were threatened that their culture which was preserved for hundreds of years will alter. It is the same fear that I see in the eyes of people today.
Muslims, including my relatives, fear me and hate me for practicing Islam. They don't want to be told that Eid is our holiday, and we should celebrate it better then we celebrate Birthdays, and Weddings. They don't want to be told that women should wear modest clothes. They don't want to be told that backbiting is a Major sin. They don't want to be told that earning haram wealth will nullify the connection with Allah. They don't want to be told that Women are to be allowed in the Masjid main hall for prayer, and participate in the lectures, so they can ask questions. They don't want to be told that women are not allowed to hold leaderhip position in the community...I can go on for another day or so, but lets leave it at that.
Islamic Sharia has become the dirty word, and even Muslims see it as unnecessary for their survival. I don't see a person being a Muslim, if he or she doesn't commit to Islamic Sharia completely.
I was talking to a young man yesterday, who is a "hafiz of Quran" and our future. I ask him whether he sees the split of Arab and non-Arab in our masjid, and he confirmed, but didn't have any clue how to resolve it. He did repeat the false hope line from Tableeghi Jamat about increasing our iman by coming to Masjid. Hopeless! Hopeless! Hopeless! When I ask these people why can't they sit with scholars from other race, they say you should learn from who you trust. I think that's an excuse to hide the Islamophobia that they keep inside their heart. Everyone is afraid of the other's set of believes.
Even, in the Sunday class, we are told not to judge someone, whereas Allah command us to Forbid Evil in Quran many a times. They are afraid that people will turn away from the class. Well, if we use the wisdom, that should not be the case. We should not fear Islam. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) did not hold back on his judgement, and told one of the person "Go back and pray again, as you have not prayed properly". I ask, Are you afraid of saying this to someone, then you are an Islamophobic.
I predict that as time progress, Islamophobia will increase among Muslims and Christians, and it will eventually lead to the great wars prophecized in the Bible and Quran. In fact, it has already started. Turkey has sever ties with Israel on a small dispute. Dictators, who were loved by the world as the counteracting agent on Islam are being removed, and being replaced with fresh blood, who ultimately will come to one conclusion that Islam is the only way to run human society. It is the beginning of an End. Wheels are in motion, and only a few see the writing on the wall. The world has slowly started to polarized upon Islam, and it will continue. Islam is peace and will remain peace. Muslims who teach dis-engagement with Christians are wrong. Muslims who teach dis-engagement with radical Islam are wrong. We need to engage. We need to stop this polarization.
I say to Christians, don't be afraid, Islamic Sharia is not what you think. I say to Muslims, don't be afraid to judge each other, as it is our duty, if done with wisdom, don't be afraid from a little bit of Ijtihad to remove corrupt traditions as it is not going against the Fiqh. I say to Vanilla Muslims, you will not lose status among your workplace and schools for practicing Islam. I say to my family, don't be afraid of prioritizing Allah over everything else, and taking the first step towards Allah. I say to fellow practicing Muslims, don't be afraid of staring into the eyes of who defy you, Allah is with you, nothing to be afraid, as the worst that can happen is death, which is the beginning of the eternal life.
Again, Practicing Islam has become strange, and if you are accepted easily by your fellow Muslims, then you must not be practicing as it should be. This is not the time to blend in. This is the time to stand out. As a wise person said recently, "It is time to Represent!"
May Allah make us stranger and provide us strength to remain in the strange ways.
JazakAllah Khairin
A stranger to all, perhaps
AbuArman Jumani
All praise is due to Allah, the owner of the Day of Judgement.
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Islam began as something strange and will return" (IbnMajah Kitab-AlFitn #3968)(Muslim Kitab-Ul-Iman #145)
Islamophobia is a term used to describe the undue fear of Islam. Many around the world have the opinion that Islam in its true form is not a system we should follow. When someone tries to practice Islam according the Sunnah of Allah and Sunnah of his Messenger, they would encounter Islamophobia from majority of humans. Above hadith describes this fear that Makkans had in the early days that Islam will destroy their wealth as the idols are removed from Kaba. They were threatened that their culture which was preserved for hundreds of years will alter. It is the same fear that I see in the eyes of people today.
Muslims, including my relatives, fear me and hate me for practicing Islam. They don't want to be told that Eid is our holiday, and we should celebrate it better then we celebrate Birthdays, and Weddings. They don't want to be told that women should wear modest clothes. They don't want to be told that backbiting is a Major sin. They don't want to be told that earning haram wealth will nullify the connection with Allah. They don't want to be told that Women are to be allowed in the Masjid main hall for prayer, and participate in the lectures, so they can ask questions. They don't want to be told that women are not allowed to hold leaderhip position in the community...I can go on for another day or so, but lets leave it at that.
Islamic Sharia has become the dirty word, and even Muslims see it as unnecessary for their survival. I don't see a person being a Muslim, if he or she doesn't commit to Islamic Sharia completely.
I was talking to a young man yesterday, who is a "hafiz of Quran" and our future. I ask him whether he sees the split of Arab and non-Arab in our masjid, and he confirmed, but didn't have any clue how to resolve it. He did repeat the false hope line from Tableeghi Jamat about increasing our iman by coming to Masjid. Hopeless! Hopeless! Hopeless! When I ask these people why can't they sit with scholars from other race, they say you should learn from who you trust. I think that's an excuse to hide the Islamophobia that they keep inside their heart. Everyone is afraid of the other's set of believes.
Even, in the Sunday class, we are told not to judge someone, whereas Allah command us to Forbid Evil in Quran many a times. They are afraid that people will turn away from the class. Well, if we use the wisdom, that should not be the case. We should not fear Islam. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) did not hold back on his judgement, and told one of the person "Go back and pray again, as you have not prayed properly". I ask, Are you afraid of saying this to someone, then you are an Islamophobic.
I predict that as time progress, Islamophobia will increase among Muslims and Christians, and it will eventually lead to the great wars prophecized in the Bible and Quran. In fact, it has already started. Turkey has sever ties with Israel on a small dispute. Dictators, who were loved by the world as the counteracting agent on Islam are being removed, and being replaced with fresh blood, who ultimately will come to one conclusion that Islam is the only way to run human society. It is the beginning of an End. Wheels are in motion, and only a few see the writing on the wall. The world has slowly started to polarized upon Islam, and it will continue. Islam is peace and will remain peace. Muslims who teach dis-engagement with Christians are wrong. Muslims who teach dis-engagement with radical Islam are wrong. We need to engage. We need to stop this polarization.
I say to Christians, don't be afraid, Islamic Sharia is not what you think. I say to Muslims, don't be afraid to judge each other, as it is our duty, if done with wisdom, don't be afraid from a little bit of Ijtihad to remove corrupt traditions as it is not going against the Fiqh. I say to Vanilla Muslims, you will not lose status among your workplace and schools for practicing Islam. I say to my family, don't be afraid of prioritizing Allah over everything else, and taking the first step towards Allah. I say to fellow practicing Muslims, don't be afraid of staring into the eyes of who defy you, Allah is with you, nothing to be afraid, as the worst that can happen is death, which is the beginning of the eternal life.
Again, Practicing Islam has become strange, and if you are accepted easily by your fellow Muslims, then you must not be practicing as it should be. This is not the time to blend in. This is the time to stand out. As a wise person said recently, "It is time to Represent!"
May Allah make us stranger and provide us strength to remain in the strange ways.
JazakAllah Khairin
A stranger to all, perhaps
AbuArman Jumani
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sunnah O Sunnah, Where art thou?
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Beneficent.
All praise is due to Allah, the Creator of Moon and Sun.
"They ask thee concerning the New Moons. Say: They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in (the affairs of) men, and for Pilgrimage..." (Quran 2:185)
Narrated Ibn Umar: I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "When you see the crescent (of the month of Ramadan), start fasting, and when you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwal), stop fasting; and if the sky is overcast (and you can't see It) then regard the crescent (month) of Ramadan (as of 30 days)". (Bukhari Vol 3 Book 31 # 124)
As I was sitting in the masjid with a brother as he grilled me on my blogs and how I made dua for the Masjid to go broke. I love him for the sake of Allah, and would like him to continue to criticize me, but I stand by that dua. During the critical questioning he asked me a question that must be bothering him for a while. He said "Why do you always criticize the Islamic Center of Orlando, but never praise the good that goes on here?" I answered. "I consider myself the press for the community and report what I see". I hope what I say below satisfy that criticism.
Yesterday, I found something good about Islamic Center of Orlando. They were the only one following the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), and drove it to the perfect conclusion with declaring 30th Ramadhan today. I am blessed to be living in a community where desire to give in to the pressure of majority was suppressed and Sunnah was uphold. I am proud of the steadfastness of the people who reminded me of the companion who did not take the easy way out of creating calendars, or the misguided opinion of following Saudi government.
Interestingly, I was invited for an Iftar in Masjid "Al-Sunnah" and about to break the fast, when a brother across the food made the comment about Islamic Center of Orlando, and mocked the effort of waiting for the moon, and said "They will have Eid next week". Immediately, I corrected him, and told him that they are following the Sunnah. I could see the anger that came to his eyes, and he couldn't believe that I told him the truth. I would have never said this if he didn't mock the Sunnah. He said something about the masjid was built wrong or something, so I said that that may be true, but on this matter, they are correct. He said that aren't Saudi our brothers, and I told him that there is no official global community (Ummah) so we don't follow Saudi.
Masjid Al-Sunnah will be stopping the fast without looking for the moon, which goes against the Sunnah. Ironically, that Masjid doesn't draw lines on the carpet in fear of abandoning the Sunnah, but failed to follow the Sunnah where it matters. They should change the name of the Masjid to Masjid Al-Saudi.
Goal is not to unite the Ummah. Goal is to follow the Sunnah. Unity should follow. Another brother told me there that we should follow the majority. I don't think he realizes that Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was in minority when he was tortured, but he didn't do that. It is absurd to follow Saudi in moon sighting.
If Saudi consider us to be part of their Ummah, hence allowing us to report moon sighting from Pakistan and other parts of the world to them, then I have no issue following a central authority. However, they are not an Islamic society, but a theocracy based on their traditional version of Islam, and they are not interested in including us in their community, as can be seen in their policy of no citizenship for born Muslims in Saudi. I don't want to be a subject to their oppressed Kingdom.
Now, Ijtihad can be done, and Khalifah (or Community leader) can rule to follow the calendar with moonset after sunset rule. ISNA and ISCF are doing that, and whoever follow them are following the Sunnah of Ijtihad as Prophet explained to Muad bin Jabal. Islam is not a Kingdom where Muslims have to bow to the King of Saudi with a goti beard for Sunnah if we are lucky enough that he doesn't trim to the skin like some brothers do nowadays.
I am all for unity in the Ummah, but Unity has to based on Sunnah, and not Unity on Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which doesn't even consider us equals to be able to earn citizenship as Prophet allowed for Migrants. I plead to brothers who are trying to please Saudis, please come back to the Sunnah and please Allah. May Allah guide us All.
JazakAllah Khairin.
A member of Masjid "On" Sunnah
AbuArman Jumani
All praise is due to Allah, the Creator of Moon and Sun.
"They ask thee concerning the New Moons. Say: They are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in (the affairs of) men, and for Pilgrimage..." (Quran 2:185)
Narrated Ibn Umar: I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "When you see the crescent (of the month of Ramadan), start fasting, and when you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwal), stop fasting; and if the sky is overcast (and you can't see It) then regard the crescent (month) of Ramadan (as of 30 days)". (Bukhari Vol 3 Book 31 # 124)
As I was sitting in the masjid with a brother as he grilled me on my blogs and how I made dua for the Masjid to go broke. I love him for the sake of Allah, and would like him to continue to criticize me, but I stand by that dua. During the critical questioning he asked me a question that must be bothering him for a while. He said "Why do you always criticize the Islamic Center of Orlando, but never praise the good that goes on here?" I answered. "I consider myself the press for the community and report what I see". I hope what I say below satisfy that criticism.
Yesterday, I found something good about Islamic Center of Orlando. They were the only one following the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), and drove it to the perfect conclusion with declaring 30th Ramadhan today. I am blessed to be living in a community where desire to give in to the pressure of majority was suppressed and Sunnah was uphold. I am proud of the steadfastness of the people who reminded me of the companion who did not take the easy way out of creating calendars, or the misguided opinion of following Saudi government.
Interestingly, I was invited for an Iftar in Masjid "Al-Sunnah" and about to break the fast, when a brother across the food made the comment about Islamic Center of Orlando, and mocked the effort of waiting for the moon, and said "They will have Eid next week". Immediately, I corrected him, and told him that they are following the Sunnah. I could see the anger that came to his eyes, and he couldn't believe that I told him the truth. I would have never said this if he didn't mock the Sunnah. He said something about the masjid was built wrong or something, so I said that that may be true, but on this matter, they are correct. He said that aren't Saudi our brothers, and I told him that there is no official global community (Ummah) so we don't follow Saudi.
Masjid Al-Sunnah will be stopping the fast without looking for the moon, which goes against the Sunnah. Ironically, that Masjid doesn't draw lines on the carpet in fear of abandoning the Sunnah, but failed to follow the Sunnah where it matters. They should change the name of the Masjid to Masjid Al-Saudi.
Goal is not to unite the Ummah. Goal is to follow the Sunnah. Unity should follow. Another brother told me there that we should follow the majority. I don't think he realizes that Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was in minority when he was tortured, but he didn't do that. It is absurd to follow Saudi in moon sighting.
If Saudi consider us to be part of their Ummah, hence allowing us to report moon sighting from Pakistan and other parts of the world to them, then I have no issue following a central authority. However, they are not an Islamic society, but a theocracy based on their traditional version of Islam, and they are not interested in including us in their community, as can be seen in their policy of no citizenship for born Muslims in Saudi. I don't want to be a subject to their oppressed Kingdom.
Now, Ijtihad can be done, and Khalifah (or Community leader) can rule to follow the calendar with moonset after sunset rule. ISNA and ISCF are doing that, and whoever follow them are following the Sunnah of Ijtihad as Prophet explained to Muad bin Jabal. Islam is not a Kingdom where Muslims have to bow to the King of Saudi with a goti beard for Sunnah if we are lucky enough that he doesn't trim to the skin like some brothers do nowadays.
I am all for unity in the Ummah, but Unity has to based on Sunnah, and not Unity on Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which doesn't even consider us equals to be able to earn citizenship as Prophet allowed for Migrants. I plead to brothers who are trying to please Saudis, please come back to the Sunnah and please Allah. May Allah guide us All.
JazakAllah Khairin.
A member of Masjid "On" Sunnah
AbuArman Jumani
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Are we Muslim or Mu'min?
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful,
There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Mesenger.
The desert Arabs say, "We believe." Say, "Ye have no faith; but ye (only)say, 'We have submitted our wills to Allah,' For not yet has Faith entered your hearts. But if ye obey Allah and His Apostle, He will not belittle aught of your deeds: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Quran 49:14)
I was listening to Dr Israr Ahmed give a beautiful explaination on the difference between a Muslim and a Beleiver. He went into such a detail that I had no doubts whatsoever, what needed to be done to become a beleiver. I will post the url at the end of this article so everyone can listen to it.
When it comes to Immigration, and our green card depending upon the definition of the word an immediate relative, or when it comes to taxes, where if the definition fits we could qualify for alot of money back from the government, we will not leave any stone unturned. In the above verse, Allah is differiantiating between a Mu'min and a Muslim. we should understand the definition of these two words.
So many times, you will hear that a non-practicing Muslim will say that they attest to oneness of Allah, so they are beleivers, and it is one in the same thing. It is not true, as you can see above. Most of us are Muslims by accidents, which mean that we were born in the Muslim family so we had no choice but to be a Muslim. Have we truly accepted Allah as our God, because one can not choose which order to follow and which order to delay from a God.
If we read Quran and ahadith, we will see that, most of the time, the word used is Mu'min or the believer, but not Muslim, and it is on purpose to distinguish between someone who says it from the mouth, and the one who shows it from the actions. I have used the term Prcticing Muslim in the past, and it is same as Mu'min.
For example, a person sign up for Military, and also wears the uniform, but will not respond to the order of the General. What do you think will happen to this soldier? I am so glad that Allah is merciful, because he waits for us to turn around, and not strike us down on first sin.
I will not say much, and let all of you listen to this wonderful explaination which definately will increase your faith at the least. He goes through an example that hits your heart, and a Muslim with a listening heart, should say Labbyaik to it.
Personally, I don't blame muslims by birth, because they never knew what is Islam, and how they can become a Mu'min, as their parents never taught them, because they didn't know. It reflects when I have conversation with older muslims who claim that Islam is what is followed from forefathers, and we should submit to it. If one is from Paksitan or India, they have never seen a woman going to masjid, so they starting to get a heart attack, when I mention that woman used to enter the main hall of the masjid, and sit visibly in the masjid behind men, and would even challenge the Khalifah on his ijtihad.
Let us make a pledge that we all will learn about Islam, and seek it with passion, and seek it for ourselves and not to argue with Scholars, and then try to practice anything that we learn, and share with our families after a congregation at home (which I hope everyeone is doing). Stop each other from sinning, and enjoin to follow Allah, and make an effort to Invite non-muslims to Islam, and establish the community that is an Ideal Muslim Society.
Please watch this video, if you are not afraid of being brainwashed into a believer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZc0yUWedus
JazakAllah Khairin
A wanna be Mu'min
AbuArman Jumani
There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Mesenger.
The desert Arabs say, "We believe." Say, "Ye have no faith; but ye (only)say, 'We have submitted our wills to Allah,' For not yet has Faith entered your hearts. But if ye obey Allah and His Apostle, He will not belittle aught of your deeds: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Quran 49:14)
I was listening to Dr Israr Ahmed give a beautiful explaination on the difference between a Muslim and a Beleiver. He went into such a detail that I had no doubts whatsoever, what needed to be done to become a beleiver. I will post the url at the end of this article so everyone can listen to it.
When it comes to Immigration, and our green card depending upon the definition of the word an immediate relative, or when it comes to taxes, where if the definition fits we could qualify for alot of money back from the government, we will not leave any stone unturned. In the above verse, Allah is differiantiating between a Mu'min and a Muslim. we should understand the definition of these two words.
So many times, you will hear that a non-practicing Muslim will say that they attest to oneness of Allah, so they are beleivers, and it is one in the same thing. It is not true, as you can see above. Most of us are Muslims by accidents, which mean that we were born in the Muslim family so we had no choice but to be a Muslim. Have we truly accepted Allah as our God, because one can not choose which order to follow and which order to delay from a God.
If we read Quran and ahadith, we will see that, most of the time, the word used is Mu'min or the believer, but not Muslim, and it is on purpose to distinguish between someone who says it from the mouth, and the one who shows it from the actions. I have used the term Prcticing Muslim in the past, and it is same as Mu'min.
For example, a person sign up for Military, and also wears the uniform, but will not respond to the order of the General. What do you think will happen to this soldier? I am so glad that Allah is merciful, because he waits for us to turn around, and not strike us down on first sin.
I will not say much, and let all of you listen to this wonderful explaination which definately will increase your faith at the least. He goes through an example that hits your heart, and a Muslim with a listening heart, should say Labbyaik to it.
Personally, I don't blame muslims by birth, because they never knew what is Islam, and how they can become a Mu'min, as their parents never taught them, because they didn't know. It reflects when I have conversation with older muslims who claim that Islam is what is followed from forefathers, and we should submit to it. If one is from Paksitan or India, they have never seen a woman going to masjid, so they starting to get a heart attack, when I mention that woman used to enter the main hall of the masjid, and sit visibly in the masjid behind men, and would even challenge the Khalifah on his ijtihad.
Let us make a pledge that we all will learn about Islam, and seek it with passion, and seek it for ourselves and not to argue with Scholars, and then try to practice anything that we learn, and share with our families after a congregation at home (which I hope everyeone is doing). Stop each other from sinning, and enjoin to follow Allah, and make an effort to Invite non-muslims to Islam, and establish the community that is an Ideal Muslim Society.
Please watch this video, if you are not afraid of being brainwashed into a believer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZc0yUWedus
JazakAllah Khairin
A wanna be Mu'min
AbuArman Jumani
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Try Allah's influence also...
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful,
All praise is due to Allah, the Sustainer, and the Provider.
"And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. (Quran 65:3)"
Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that he rode the Prophet's camel while sitting behind the Prophet , and the Messenger of Allah said to him,
"O boy! I will teach you words [so learn them]. Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you, be mindful of Allah and He will be on your side. If you ask, ask Allah, and if you seek help, seek it from Allah. Know that if the Ummah gather their strength to bring you benefit, they will never bring you benefit, except that which Allah has decreed for you. Know that if they gather their strength to harm you, they will never harm you, except with that which Allah has decreed against you. The pens have been raised and the pages are dry." At-Tirmidhi called it "Sahih Hassan".
I have been to gatherings, where mulsims are bent over backward to accomodate one or two people who are influential, in hopes to get help from them when they need it. They could be politicians, wealthy, community leaders, Imam of local masjid, or a scholar. This sentiment is very common, and it comes in many shape and sizes. Nothing wrong with it, but it is missing an enitity
Moreover, if we get stuck somewhere, we either depend upon our wisdom or ask others for help. This was the case with me as well until 3 years ago. My brain will only think of solutions and other humans who could help with some problem I am facing. Once, I started to learn more about the way of Islam, I realized that there is a force behind every action of everyone, who has more power than any influencial person on earth.
If we can bring Allah to our side, he will be "that relative who is wealthy and knows people" for us, and anywhere we go, or anything we do we can call him and say "hey dude, I need some help here...." and the funny thing is that he promised to respond, and sometimes we don't even have to move our tongue, and he is there to help, and sometimes you just have a firm beleive that Allah is there for you, and anything you think happens for you.
Of course, no friend comes cheap, and Allah also require us to keep our end of the bargain by obeying his commands, but I see that as a cheap bargain, because he has agents everywhere, and he has no restriction on how much he can help us. Remember his agents will not be able to help you if you have a picture or a dog or someone who has impurity on the body. Jsut remove these and you should be safe, InsaAllah. In my opinion, Allah is the best one to depend upon.
Alhamdulilah, since last 3 years, I have seen the power of Allah's influence in action many times. Impossible things happens when you beleive in him. It only works, if we put 100% beleive in him that he exists, he is watching, and we are on his good side. Now, there are many ways to get ot his good side, but thats the topic for another day.
Last night I was sitting in the masjid, and listening to a "non-scholar" scholar from tablighi jamaat, trying to prove that we can put our trust in Allah, and don't need to work for a few days, and come with him. That is just abusing the trust, because Allah did not create us to have him do everything for us and we become lazy, and hop around from masjid to masjid leaving our families, but "lakam dinulum waliaddin" (to you , your way, and to me, mine).
I am not talking about this foolish idea about leaving the camel untied and hoping that that camel will stick around since we gave him his favourite food. No, tie the camel and leave it to Allah to protect it.
Camel will stroll away beacuse it is natural, and we should the ways of nature and follow it.
Recently, I traveled to different parts of the world, and found that Allah's influence is strong in the heart of darkness of Philippines, and in the blinding brightness of Arab arrogance. I would like all of us to try this influence, and just have tawakal-Allah (trust in Allah) before we have trust in the Imam of the masjid, or in the wealthy cousin who can get you a job, or the computer engineer friend who you may need when your computer is broken. Respect everyone, but don't suck up to everyone except Allah.
Try Allah's influence by saying his name when leaving the house, say his name when returning, say his name when you get hurt, say his name when facing a problem, and don't do anything that he has asked not to do. Have trust in Allah, and try to make him happy, If he is happy, you will see that doors will open as you approach them, literally, no kidding. Just try it....
"O Allah, I submit to you and I believe in you and I have relied on you and I turn to you and I have argued by you. I seek refuge with Your might, there is no god other than You, from Your misguiding me. You are the Living who does not die while jinn and men will all die." (Muhammad ibn Abdullah(PBUH))
JazakAllah Khairin,
A dependent of Allah
AbuArman Jumani
All praise is due to Allah, the Sustainer, and the Provider.
"And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. (Quran 65:3)"
Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that he rode the Prophet's camel while sitting behind the Prophet , and the Messenger of Allah said to him,
"O boy! I will teach you words [so learn them]. Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you, be mindful of Allah and He will be on your side. If you ask, ask Allah, and if you seek help, seek it from Allah. Know that if the Ummah gather their strength to bring you benefit, they will never bring you benefit, except that which Allah has decreed for you. Know that if they gather their strength to harm you, they will never harm you, except with that which Allah has decreed against you. The pens have been raised and the pages are dry." At-Tirmidhi called it "Sahih Hassan".
I have been to gatherings, where mulsims are bent over backward to accomodate one or two people who are influential, in hopes to get help from them when they need it. They could be politicians, wealthy, community leaders, Imam of local masjid, or a scholar. This sentiment is very common, and it comes in many shape and sizes. Nothing wrong with it, but it is missing an enitity
Moreover, if we get stuck somewhere, we either depend upon our wisdom or ask others for help. This was the case with me as well until 3 years ago. My brain will only think of solutions and other humans who could help with some problem I am facing. Once, I started to learn more about the way of Islam, I realized that there is a force behind every action of everyone, who has more power than any influencial person on earth.
If we can bring Allah to our side, he will be "that relative who is wealthy and knows people" for us, and anywhere we go, or anything we do we can call him and say "hey dude, I need some help here...." and the funny thing is that he promised to respond, and sometimes we don't even have to move our tongue, and he is there to help, and sometimes you just have a firm beleive that Allah is there for you, and anything you think happens for you.
Of course, no friend comes cheap, and Allah also require us to keep our end of the bargain by obeying his commands, but I see that as a cheap bargain, because he has agents everywhere, and he has no restriction on how much he can help us. Remember his agents will not be able to help you if you have a picture or a dog or someone who has impurity on the body. Jsut remove these and you should be safe, InsaAllah. In my opinion, Allah is the best one to depend upon.
Alhamdulilah, since last 3 years, I have seen the power of Allah's influence in action many times. Impossible things happens when you beleive in him. It only works, if we put 100% beleive in him that he exists, he is watching, and we are on his good side. Now, there are many ways to get ot his good side, but thats the topic for another day.
Last night I was sitting in the masjid, and listening to a "non-scholar" scholar from tablighi jamaat, trying to prove that we can put our trust in Allah, and don't need to work for a few days, and come with him. That is just abusing the trust, because Allah did not create us to have him do everything for us and we become lazy, and hop around from masjid to masjid leaving our families, but "lakam dinulum waliaddin" (to you , your way, and to me, mine).
I am not talking about this foolish idea about leaving the camel untied and hoping that that camel will stick around since we gave him his favourite food. No, tie the camel and leave it to Allah to protect it.
Camel will stroll away beacuse it is natural, and we should the ways of nature and follow it.
Recently, I traveled to different parts of the world, and found that Allah's influence is strong in the heart of darkness of Philippines, and in the blinding brightness of Arab arrogance. I would like all of us to try this influence, and just have tawakal-Allah (trust in Allah) before we have trust in the Imam of the masjid, or in the wealthy cousin who can get you a job, or the computer engineer friend who you may need when your computer is broken. Respect everyone, but don't suck up to everyone except Allah.
Try Allah's influence by saying his name when leaving the house, say his name when returning, say his name when you get hurt, say his name when facing a problem, and don't do anything that he has asked not to do. Have trust in Allah, and try to make him happy, If he is happy, you will see that doors will open as you approach them, literally, no kidding. Just try it....
"O Allah, I submit to you and I believe in you and I have relied on you and I turn to you and I have argued by you. I seek refuge with Your might, there is no god other than You, from Your misguiding me. You are the Living who does not die while jinn and men will all die." (Muhammad ibn Abdullah(PBUH))
JazakAllah Khairin,
A dependent of Allah
AbuArman Jumani
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Worship Allah While Satisfying Desires!
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Beneficent.
If I offend anyone by this, please blame me and punish me, but do not reject the message that I convey without any strong counter evidences.
If I offend anyone by this, please blame me and punish me, but do not reject the message that I convey without any strong counter evidences.
“O believers enter into Islam completely”(Quran 2:208)
As I have mentioned, Al-Islam is not a religion, but "Deen" which means a way of life. So, it is impossible that Islam does not guide one in one of the most important aspect of our life, which is during our intimate relations with our spouses. Unfortunately many scholars and local Imams fail to discuss the topics that are very important. I would like to share what a Muslim husband and wife suppose to do in their physical relationship.
Yesterday, I was talking to some brothers about implementing Quran in our lives, and not just memorizing the Arabic words. This is an example of the implementation of the Quran. So, please implement this, and worship Allah while satisfying desires. What a beautiful deen.
Yesterday, I was talking to some brothers about implementing Quran in our lives, and not just memorizing the Arabic words. This is an example of the implementation of the Quran. So, please implement this, and worship Allah while satisfying desires. What a beautiful deen.
Halal unless prohibited
"Your wives are as a tilth unto you; so approach your tilth when or how ye will; (Quran 2:223)
Above verse gives permission to Muslims to have physical relation with their spouse as they please, and makes every reasonable act permitted. There are some specific prohibition that are explained below. In fact, we should make an effort to meet each other's desires without crossing the boundaries, and the boundary is very big.
Foreplay before play
Imam al-Daylami (Allah have mercy on him) records a narration on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) is reported to have said: “One of you should not fulfil one’s (sexual) need from one’s wife like an animal, rather there should be between them foreplay of kissing and words.” (Musnad al-Firdaws Of al-Daylami, 2/55)
Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (Allah have mercy on him) reports in his famous “Tibb al-Nabawi” that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) forbade from engaging in sexual intercourse before foreplay. (See: al-Tibb al-Nabawi, 183, from Jabir ibn Abd Allah)
Sayyida A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) would kiss one of his wives and then leave for prayer (salat) without performing ablution (wudu). Urwa says that I asked A’isha: “It must have been you?” (Upon hearing this) A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) smiled.”(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, no. 86, Sunan Abu Dawud, no. 181 & Sunan al-Nasa’i, no. 170))
Sayyida A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) would kiss her whilst he was fasting (m, refer to the fiqh of kissing during fast) and he would suck her tongue.” (Sunan Abu Dawud, no. 2378)
Again, some self acclaimed pious individual would have you believe that we should not indulge in the foreplay with our wives, and keep it very formal. However, this is totally incorrect, for who can possibly be more pious, pure and God-fearing than the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), yet not only did he encourage foreplay, etc, but practically engaged in it with his wives, as we have learnt from the many narrations quoted above.
Thus, it is not a sign of piety to abstain from such activities, for there is no place for monasticism (rahbaniyya) in Islam. It is a practical religion where one may fulfil his/her needs in a permissible way.
Prohibition of rectal intercourse
Although Allah has allowed approaching wives in any way. He has prohibited intercourse through the anus/rectum. Anything that Allah prohibits has a wisdom, and we should surrender to his command regardless of it making sense to us or not. Also, any order from the Messenger (PBUH) is an order from Allah, as he had the power of attorney. If you have doubt about this, please contact me.
Narrated AbuHurayrah:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: He who has intercourse with his wife through her anus is accursed. (Abu Dawood Book 11, Number 2157)
Narrated AbuHurayrah:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: If anyone resorts to a diviner and believes in what he says (according) to the version of Musa), or has intercourse with his wife (according to the agreed version) when she is menstruating, or has intercourse with his wife through her anus, he has nothing to do with what has been sent down to Muhammad (peace_be_upon_him) - according to the version of Musaddad. (Abu Daw Book 29, Number 3895)
Prohibition of intercourse during menstruation
Again, this is a specific prohibition, and overrides any other allowances. So, we should avoid intercourse during this period. However, Prophet (PBUH) would caress his wives during this period to continue the relationship, and he would not treat them like something dirty that you can't go close to.
"And they ask you concerning consorting with their wives during menstruation. Tell them, 'It is a harmful thing, so keep away from your women during menstruation, and do not consort them until they are clean. But when they have washed themselves clean, consort with them as Allah has commanded you. Allah loves those who turn to Him often, and loves those who are clean and pure.' "(Al Quran 2:222)
Allowance of Oral interaction
This is one of the most common question I receive, and there are many scholars who would deny Muslims from this approach without having any evidences. There is no such restriction on us, and whoever restrict themselves are only denying the favours of Allah by rejecting what is permissible. May Allah question them on the day of judgment.
"Your wives are as a tilth unto you; so approach your tilth when or how ye will; (Quran 2:223)
Above verse gives full permission to us to perform any sexual activity with our wives, except intercourse during menstruation or through rectum, as stated above.
Everything is halal in this world for us, except what is specifically prohibited by Allah or by the Prophet (PBUH). So, if the couple finds the comfort in this approach, there is no prohibition.
Foreplay is not only allowed, it has been encouraged in Islam. Goal is to satisfy each other so there is no need for extra marital affairs. Care must be taken with cleanliness before and after the oral intercourse, as Islam is the way of cleanliness.
Cleaning after intercourse
After an intercourse, we are required to take a bath, because we can not pray salat in this state. It is permissible to sleep in this state of "Janaba" but it is better to at least make wudu.
Also, angels do not enter home where there is someone in the state of Janaba.
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle went out (of the mosque) when the Iqama had been pronounced and the rows straightened. The Prophet stood at his Musalla (praying place) and we waited for the Prophet to begin the prayer with Takbir. He left and asked us to remain in our places. We kept on standing till the Prophet returned and the water was trickling from his head for he had taken a bath (of Janaba). (Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Number 612)
Narrated Abu Bakr bin 'Abdur-Rahman:
My father and I went to 'Aisha and she said, "I testify that Allah's Apostle at times used to get up in the morning in a state of Janaba from sexual intercourse, not from a wet dream and then he would fast that day." Then he went to Um Salama and she also narrated a similar thing. (Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 153)
Contraception are allowed
My father and I went to 'Aisha and she said, "I testify that Allah's Apostle at times used to get up in the morning in a state of Janaba from sexual intercourse, not from a wet dream and then he would fast that day." Then he went to Um Salama and she also narrated a similar thing. (Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 153)
Contraception are allowed
Some would tell us that we should try to have kids, at every relationship, and using any countering measures is haram. In the following hadith, the Prophet (PBUH) made it very clear that we cannot block a human body to enter this world, so he allowed the method of Azl, which is the best method for contraception till today.
Abu Sirma said to Abu Sa'id al Khadri (Allah he pleased with him): 0 Abu Sa'id, did you hear Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) mentioning al-'azl? He said: Yes, and added: We went out with Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) on the expedition to the Bi'l-Mustaliq and took captive some excellent Arab women; and we desired them, for we were suffering from the absence of our wives, (but at the same time) we also desired ransom for them. So we decided to have sexual intercourse with them but by observing 'azl (Withdrawing the male sexual organ before emission of semen to avoid-conception). But we said: We are doing an act whereas Allah's Messenger is amongst us; why not ask him? So we asked Allah's Mes- senger (may peace be upon him), and he said: It does not matter if you do not do it, for every soul that is to be born up to the Day of Resurrection will be born. (Bukhari Book 008, Number 3371)
Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:
A man said: Apostle of Allah, I have a slave-girl and I withdraw the penis from her (while having intercourse), and I dislike that she becomes pregnant. I intend (by intercourse) what the men intend by it. The Jews say that withdrawing the penis (azl) is burying the living girls on a small scale. He (the Prophet) said: The Jews told a lie. If Allah intends to create it, you cannot turn it away. (Bukhari Book 11, Number 2166)
According to Jabir, "We used to practise 'azl in the Prophet's (pbuh) lifetime while the Qur'an was being revealed." There is another version of the same hadith, "We used to practise coitus interruptus during the Prophet's (pbuh) lifetime. News of this reached him and he did not forbid us." (Bukhari Volume 7, Book 62, Number 136)
Although Islam encourages to have children, but it also allowed contraception methods that are not harmful to one’s health. Please chose wisely.
Abortion is allowed until 119 days
Non-Muslims struggle with this question everyday, and they have been debating on when the fetus becomes a human life. Islam has provided the answer to that question. Human life is the soul, and the soul enters on 120th day, so before that the fetus is an animal life.
Narrated Abdullah:
Allah's Apostle, the true and truly inspired said, "(as regards your creation), every one of you is collected in the womb of his mother for the first forty days, and then he becomes a clot for an other forty days, and then a piece of flesh for an other forty days. Then Allah sends an angel to write four words: He writes his deeds, time of his death, means of his livelihood, and whether he will be wretched or blessed (in religion). Then the soul is breathed into his body. (Bukhari Volume 4, Book 55, Number 549)
If there is a need to abort a pregnancy, it can be aborted until the human soul enters the fetus. Before that day, the fetus is a living being, but not a human. Of course killing any living being is a sin, but a lesser sin then killing a human. This should be done with great care and out of great necessity. Recently, scholars have watered down this approach, but we cannot mold Islam according the our needs, rather mold ourselves according to the need of the Shari'a.
This topic is vast, and we can spent hours discussing it. I hope that this helps some prevent extra marital affairs, and divorce, and tense relationships.
JazakAllah Khairin
A practicing Muslim
Abu Arman
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Machine-cut Chicken
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Beneficent.
All creation is the property of Allah.
Recently, I was asked the question about machine cut chicken. If it is halal to consume the chicken meat that is cut by machines. I was amazed that muslims are still not sure about halal food. Why is it so difficult for us to figure this out? It is not rocket science as some old men have made it to be.
It is very easy to decide if a food is halal, and a muslim should learn this from childhood. There should be no difference of opinion in this, as it has been made so clear. As an evidence, I will show you that a person like me who has no "ijaza" certificate can also figure this out.
Following is a very detailed article which provide a well thought of opinion. It is precise, but not accurate.
http://hma.jucanada.org/mechanical_slaughter.aspx/user_submission_system/machine-slaughtered_meat
This person makes the case that machine cut chicken are completely halal, except for the rate of the pronounciation of the name of Allah. Argument is that if the name of Allah is not said before every slaughter, it is not halal anymore. Lets examine that.
"So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy]." (Quran 16:98)
Above verse makes it obligation for Muslims to seek refuge in Allah before reading quran. So, does that mean we need to do that before every verse of the reading or before every chapter? Does the Imam read that before every Surrah during Taraweeh, or just at the begining of Rakat is enough? Of course not, once at the begining of the recitation is enough.
"O you who believe! When you intend to offer As-Salât (the prayer), wash your faces and your hands (forearms) up to the elbows..." (Quran 5:6)
Another example. Above verse command us that when we stand for the salat, we should make wudu. So, does that mean if you make wudu in Maghrib, you are not allowed to pray Isha in the same wudu? Of course, you can pray in the same wudu, as long as there has been no interruption to break the state.
Similarly, when a person switch on the machine in the Name of Allah, the intention is to cut all the chicken with Allah's name. Requiring a person to repeat utterance for every single cut is splitting hairs. There is no place in Islam for undue-burden.
In the above fatwa, case is made that if one forgets to say Allah's name, it is still halal because of the intention. Similarly, if one is turning the machine on with Allah's name, it is sufficient.
I know that many still doubt what I say here, and they will stick to their religions based on their four saints, who seems to have more weight in their life then Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Allah will judge them for their sincerity. If they sincerily foolish enough to beleive that 100 years after Prophet's death one Imam explained the religion for them, which Prophet (PBUH) couldn't do himself, but 1300 years after that Imam, there is no debate, then Allah may forgive them. If they do taqleed, because they think it is a religion, they have gone astray.
For the 73rd group who is willing to listen, if a person tells you that something is halal, and that person understand what it means to be halal, you are not obligated to research, unless someone brings you evidence otherwise. Also, if you have a doubt that the other opinion may be correct, then you should not consume that meat, because the intention is more important than the action.
Although it is easy to figure out what is halal and what is haram, it is vital that we are not supressing our doubts for financial gains or personal conveniences.
Once again, following 3 conditions are required on meat to be halal. Meat from publix and McDomalds is haram.
1- Animal slaughtered with permission of Allah
2- The animal is not prohibited in Quran and Sunnah
3- Blood has oozed out
No, meat from christian stores are not halal, because they are not slaughtering according to their book anymore. Kosher is halal, since they still meet the requirements.
Again, we cook machine cut meat at my home, and will serve you that, so if you eat from my home, it will be halal. Alhamdulilah!
And Allah knows best.
JazakAllah Khairin
A no non-sense Muslim
AbuArman
All creation is the property of Allah.
Recently, I was asked the question about machine cut chicken. If it is halal to consume the chicken meat that is cut by machines. I was amazed that muslims are still not sure about halal food. Why is it so difficult for us to figure this out? It is not rocket science as some old men have made it to be.
It is very easy to decide if a food is halal, and a muslim should learn this from childhood. There should be no difference of opinion in this, as it has been made so clear. As an evidence, I will show you that a person like me who has no "ijaza" certificate can also figure this out.
Following is a very detailed article which provide a well thought of opinion. It is precise, but not accurate.
http://hma.jucanada.org/mechanical_slaughter.aspx/user_submission_system/machine-slaughtered_meat
This person makes the case that machine cut chicken are completely halal, except for the rate of the pronounciation of the name of Allah. Argument is that if the name of Allah is not said before every slaughter, it is not halal anymore. Lets examine that.
"So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the expelled [from His mercy]." (Quran 16:98)
Above verse makes it obligation for Muslims to seek refuge in Allah before reading quran. So, does that mean we need to do that before every verse of the reading or before every chapter? Does the Imam read that before every Surrah during Taraweeh, or just at the begining of Rakat is enough? Of course not, once at the begining of the recitation is enough.
"O you who believe! When you intend to offer As-Salât (the prayer), wash your faces and your hands (forearms) up to the elbows..." (Quran 5:6)
Another example. Above verse command us that when we stand for the salat, we should make wudu. So, does that mean if you make wudu in Maghrib, you are not allowed to pray Isha in the same wudu? Of course, you can pray in the same wudu, as long as there has been no interruption to break the state.
Similarly, when a person switch on the machine in the Name of Allah, the intention is to cut all the chicken with Allah's name. Requiring a person to repeat utterance for every single cut is splitting hairs. There is no place in Islam for undue-burden.
In the above fatwa, case is made that if one forgets to say Allah's name, it is still halal because of the intention. Similarly, if one is turning the machine on with Allah's name, it is sufficient.
I know that many still doubt what I say here, and they will stick to their religions based on their four saints, who seems to have more weight in their life then Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Allah will judge them for their sincerity. If they sincerily foolish enough to beleive that 100 years after Prophet's death one Imam explained the religion for them, which Prophet (PBUH) couldn't do himself, but 1300 years after that Imam, there is no debate, then Allah may forgive them. If they do taqleed, because they think it is a religion, they have gone astray.
For the 73rd group who is willing to listen, if a person tells you that something is halal, and that person understand what it means to be halal, you are not obligated to research, unless someone brings you evidence otherwise. Also, if you have a doubt that the other opinion may be correct, then you should not consume that meat, because the intention is more important than the action.
Although it is easy to figure out what is halal and what is haram, it is vital that we are not supressing our doubts for financial gains or personal conveniences.
Once again, following 3 conditions are required on meat to be halal. Meat from publix and McDomalds is haram.
1- Animal slaughtered with permission of Allah
2- The animal is not prohibited in Quran and Sunnah
3- Blood has oozed out
No, meat from christian stores are not halal, because they are not slaughtering according to their book anymore. Kosher is halal, since they still meet the requirements.
Again, we cook machine cut meat at my home, and will serve you that, so if you eat from my home, it will be halal. Alhamdulilah!
And Allah knows best.
JazakAllah Khairin
A no non-sense Muslim
AbuArman
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