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Abdullah Ibn Rawahah

 He was born in Yathrib (Medina) into the tribe of Khazraj.
 He was a poet. After embracing Islam, he devoted his poetic skills to its service and in praise of the prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
 He pledged allegiance to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the first Pledge of ‘Aqabah.
 He was chosen by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as one of the twelve representatives to preach Islam in Medinah.
 He was one of the seventy-three Ansar who pledged allegiance to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) during the second Pledge of ‘Aqabah the following year.
 He was one of the most active Muslim from the Ansar who strived to support the
message of Islam.
 He was instrumental in the conversion of his close friend Abu al-Darda` to Islam.
 He was known as being the epitome of obedience to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
 He participated in the battles of Badr, Uhud, Al-Khandaq, Al Hudaibiyyah, and Khaibar.
 He was third in command in the battle of Mu’ta during which he was martyred.

"Allah bless those who fight their lusts and escape from their worldly bonds" (Ali Ibn Abu Talib (may Allah be pleased with him)).

What an ill person should do in the event of breaking a Ramadan fast

Question

What is the ruling for someone who breaks the fast due to illness? Are they required to perform qada` or pay fidya? I am suffering from kidney and prostate issues and am continuously under treatment. This illness began before Ramadan of this year, which prevented me from fasting. What should I do?

Answer

Allah Almighty has made fasting obligatory upon every adult, sane, resident Muslim who is capable of fasting, whether male or female. He says, "O you who have believed, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become righteous. [Fasting for] a limited number of days. So, whoever among you is ill or on a journey – then [fast] an equal number of other days. And for those who can fast with difficulty, there is a fidya (feeding of a poor person). And whoever voluntarily does good, it is better for him. But to fast is better for you, if you only knew" (Quran, 2:183–184).

Allah Almighty has permitted the elderly, those suffering from chronic illnesses whose recovery is not expected, and those engaged in strenuous work for which they cannot find any alternative to refrain from fasting if it would impose unbearable hardship. Such individuals are required to feed a poor person for each missed fast day, either with two full meals or their monetary equivalent, based on what they normally eat.

Based on this:

If a person has an illness that is not expected to be cured and prevents fasting, according to a competent and trustworthy doctor or practical experience, then they take the ruling of someone who is very advanced in age. In this case, refraining from fasting is permissible and it is obligatory to feed a poor person for each missed fast day.
If the illness is temporary and the person is able to fast at a later time, they must make qada` (make-up fasts) for the missed fast days, and no fidya (compensation) is required.
And Allah Almighty knows best.

“My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house a believer and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in destruction.”

Prophetic Guidance for Success, Victory, and Wealth

“Seek me among the weak, for you receive provision and help only because of the weak among you” [Abu Dawud]

Abu al-Abbas Sahl Ibn Sa’d as-Sa’idi said, “A man passed by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) who said to the man who was sitting with him, ‘What do you think of this one?’ He replied, ‘A man who is one of our nobles. This man, by Allah, if he proposes marriage, his proposal is accepted, and if he intercedes, his intercession would be granted.’ The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was silent. Then another man passed by and the Messenger of God asked him, ‘What do you think of this one?’ He answered, ‘O Messenger of Allah, this is just one of the poor Muslims. If he were to propose marriage, his proposal would not be worth accepting, and if he were to intercede, his intercession would not be granted, and if he were to speak, his words would not be listened to.’ The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, ‘This one is better than the whole earth full of the first one.” [Bukhari and Muslim]

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not merely honor the poor and marginalized, but extended his love to them and prayed to Allah for their love. He would supplicate and say, “O Allah! I ask You for the means to do good, to avoid evil, and to love the poor, and I beseech You to forgive me and have mercy on me.” (Tirmidhi)

“Dislike in yourself what you dislike in others” (Ali Ibn Abu Talib (may Allah be pleased with him)).

The Sacred Journey of : Higher Objectives and Spiritual Significance
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Every year millions of Muslims from every part of the world leave their homes and travel to Mecca to fulfil the fifth pillar of Islam.

This feature story explores the higher objectives (maqāṣid) and spiritual significance of Hajj for English‑speaking Muslims. Drawing on scriptural sources, Prophetic tradition and contemporary scholarship, it explains how each element of Hajj contributes to moral growth, social unity and devotion to God.

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Deriving legal rulings from the translations of the Quran

Question
Is it permissible to derive Islamic legal rulings from a translated version of the Quran?

Answer
The Quran is not the only source of the rulings of Islamic law. Rulings are also derived from the fundamental sources of Islamic legislation, namely, the Quran, the Sunnah, consensus (ijma’), and analogical reasoning (qiyas). Deriving rulings from these sources is restricted to qualified scholars, the mujtahids, who meet numerous conditions. Allah Almighty says, “Say: My Lord has only forbidden immoralities—what is apparent of them and what is concealed—and sin, and oppression without right, and that you associate with Allah that for which He has sent down no authority, and that you say about Allah that which you do not know”
(Quran, 7:33).

Among the essential conditions for deriving rulings from the Quran is specialization, as noted by imam al-Shafiʿi and reported by al-Khatib al-Baghdadi in Al-Faqih wal Mutafaqqih (2:331), “It is impermissible for anyone to issue a fatwa concerning the religion of Allah unless he is knowledgeable of the Book of Allah—its abrogating and abrogated verses, its clear and ambiguous verses, its interpretation and revelation, its Meccan and Medinan verses, and the meanings intended by it.” These conditions are not found in every scholar. Therefore, a non-mujtahid or layperson is required to consult expert scholars known for engaging in ijtihad due to the words of Allah Almighty, “So ask the people of the message if you do not know” (Quran, 16:43).

Translations of the Quran into languages other than Arabic are not literal translations; rather, they are translations of the meanings derived from Quranic exegeses. Translating the Quran requires a deep understanding of the Arabic style in which it was revealed, as well as knowledge of the context of the verses, the occasions of revelation, and other factors, to produce accurate and faithful translations without any addition or omission. Any translation of the Quran requires review by specialists in these Islamic disciplines. The Quran’s call to reflect upon its verses is not meant for deriving legal rulings, but to affirm belief in the existence of the Creator and to ponder His creation.

The ruling

Based on the above, anyone who lacks sufficient knowledge of the Arabic language and seeks to learn certain matters should not rely solely on translations of the meanings of the Quran in order to independently derive detailed legal rulings. Instead, they should consult qualified specialists regarding the rulings they seek—such as Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta, which provides answer to questions in various languages.

And Allah Almighty knows best.

“O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path."

Human dignity in Islam

Human dignity has been one of the central themes in Islam. Islam has given a distinct position to humanity by viewing humans as the noblest of creatures and man as the vicegerent of God the Almighty on earth.

According to the Holy Quran, human beings have been inspired by the divine spirit, therefore their status is unique among the creatures: “So when I have proportioned him and breathed into him of My [created] soul, then fall down to him in prostration" (Quran, 38: 72).

Moreover, Islam has given high value to human life and health. It has put significant emphasis on caring for the sick, individuals with special needs, and articulated it as a duty. The sanctity of human life is highlighted by equating the saving of one life with the saving of all of humanity.

"Indeed, the righteous will be among shades and springs” (Quran, 77: 41).

A deceased woman survived by husband, maternal sister and three paternal cousins

Question

A woman passed away leaving behind a husband, a maternal sister, and three male cousins from a paternal uncle. The deceased left no other heirs besides those mentioned above, nor did she leave any descendant entitled to a mandatory bequest. What is the share of each heir?

Answer

If the case is as mentioned in the question, the estate of the aforementioned woman is to be divided as followed:

Her husband is entitled to half (1/2) of the estate as an obligatory share (farḍ), due to the absence of any inheriting descendants.
Her maternal sister is entitled to one-sixth (1/6) of the estate as an obligatory share, as her share is not eliminated by another.
The three male cousins of her paternal uncle are entitled to the remainder after the allocation of the husband’s and sister’s shares, to be divided equally among them as universal heirs (ʿasabah), due to the absence of other heirs entitled to an obligatory share or a closer universal heir.
And Allah Almighty knows best.