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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)It is reported from Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allâh have mercy on him – that he said:
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)Ibn Mas'ûd (ra) said: Indeed, the believer sees his sins as if he was standing at the foot of a mountain fearing that it will fall upon him and the sinner sees his sins like a fly which passes by his nose so he tries to remove it by waving his hand around. [Bukhârî]
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)“Trials and tribulation are like feeling the heat and cold, when one knows that they cannot be avoided, he will not feel anger at their onset, nor will he be distressed or disheartened.”
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)until 6hours*(Original post by Butterfly1991)
“The recording Angel on the left doesn’t record our sins until the end of the day. So hasten to make tawba.”
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Sheikh Hamza Yusuf
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “The angel on the left holds up his pen (refrains from writing down) for six hours after a Muslim commits a sin. If the person regrets it and asks Allah for forgiveness, he casts it aside (does not write it down), otherwise he writes it down as one (sayi’ah).” [Mu’jam at-Tabaraani al-Kabeer] -
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)Asalaamu Alaikum,(Original post by Kabadakari Kabara)
As-salamu alykum brothers and sisters, hope you're doing well and are ready for an amazing ramadan yet again this year. I'm not sure this goes here but I have a question. Back in the days, what did the sahaba do when someone passed away ?
I only know that they used to perform the prayer and read Quraan but what else did they do? And how did they inform the deseaced person's family? And how did they deal with sorrow and comfort one another? Jazakum Allah khyran w as-salam
Janazah rituals (such as washing the body), giving condolences, paying off the person's debts (which is what Sabaha(ra)) sometimes did), fulfilling the person's final vows (dying wishes), and the things you mentioned - these were the main things.
If you read this, it is very detailed but it replicates how the Sahaba(ra) used to bury the dead - http://www.islamicbulletin.com/free_...er/funeral.pdf
And this is a more brief version; http://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/funeral.htm
Regarding informing the deceased's family;
The scholars consider it desirable that the deceased's family, friends, and other good people be informed about his death, so that they may share in the reward of participating in his funeral. It is reported in Sihah Sittah on the authority of Abu Hurairah that the Prophet, peace be upon him, informed his companions about the death of Negus (Najashi), the King of Abyssinia, the day that he passed away. And then the Prophet, peace be upon him, led them to the prayer ground where he lined them up and offered funeral prayer (for him) with four takbirs.
Ahmad and Bukhari narrate from Anas that the Prophet, peace be upon him, informed the people about the death of his companions, Zaid, J'afar, and Ibn Rawahah, commanders of the Muslim army in the Battle of Mu' tah, before they received any news from the battlefield. Tirmizhi observes that there is no harm in informing the family and close relations of the deceased person about his death. Al-Baihaqi says he was told that Malik ibn Anas disliked announcing someone's death at the gates of the mosque, but found nothing wrong with going around inside the mosque to the various groups of students there and informing them of someone's death.
A report, recorded by Ahmad and Tirmizhi on the authority of Huzhaifah, says that Huzhaifah said: "When I pass away, let no one vex me, for I am afraid (my death will be announced) and it may be regarded (as an invitation to) mourning. And I heard that the Prophet, peace be upon him, forbade announcing the death of a person as an invitation to mourning. This refers to a practice of the pre-Islamic period. In those days when a noble died they would send a horseman to various tribes to inform them about his death saying: 'The people are devastated on account of the death of so and so.' Such an announcement was (always) accompanied by crying and weeping."
http://www.yanabi.com/Hadith.aspx?HadithID=147297
As for how they handled the death of someone;
Narrated Anas (raa): When the ailment of the Prophet (saws) got aggravated, he became unconscious whereupon Fatima (raa) said, “Oh, how distressed my father is!”
He said, “Your father will have no more distress after today.”
When he expired, she said, “O Father (saws)! Who has responded to the call of the Lord Who has invited him! O Father (saws), whose dwelling place is the Garden of Paradise (i.e. Al-Firdaus)! O Father! We convey this news (of your death) to Gabriel.”
When he was buried, Fatima (raa) said, “O Anas (raa)! Do you feel pleased to throw earth over Allah’s Apostle (saws)?”
– Sahih Bukhari: Book 5, Volume 5, Hadith 739
And the commentry of the above hadith is;
Imam an-Nawawi(ra) said;
This Hadith shows that it is permissible to express the trouble and restlessness which one feels at the time of death. Similarly, expression of pain and grief in a natural way in the event of someone’s death is also permissible.
To remember the virtues of the deceased is also permitted but it is to be free from wailing and moaning, lamentation and crying, and tearing off clothes, etc. The last words of Fatimah (raa) are also a way of expressing grief and sadness and not a criticism on the burial of the Prophet (saws) because such criticism is prohibited by Shari’ah and no one is exempted from it.
When the Sahaba(ra) were grieved by something they would pray. Same thing they did when dealing with sorrow.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And seek help in patience and al-salaat (the prayer)…” [al-Baqarah 2:45].
Hudhayfah said: “Whenever the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was grieved by something, he used to pray.” When Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) heard about the death of his brother, he stopped at the side of the road – as he was on a journey – and prayed, following the command of Allaah.
http://islamqa.info/en/ref/books/12
As for comforting, they would talk with them, recite Dua's and narrate stories to cheer them up.
Another victim of the highhandedness of Quraish was ‘Ammar bin Yasir, a freed slave of Bani Makhzoum. He, along with his mother and father, embraced Islam in its early phase. They were repeatedly made to lie on the burning sand and were beaten severely. ‘Ammar was at times tossed up on embers. The Prophet was greatly moved by the atrocities which were being perpetrated upon ‘Ammar and his family. He always comforted them and raised his hand in prayer and said: "Be patient, you will verily find your abode in the Paradise."
http://www.islaam.net/main/display.p...1&category=136
Barakah stayed at her side trying to comfort her and make her cheerful by talking to her and relating stories.
http://www.islamicbulletin.com/newsl...23/baraka.aspx
When I was on a journey with the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), I hung my head with worry. Then the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came up to me, tweaked my ear, and smiled at me. I felt happy in a way that I would not exchange immortal life in this world for that feeling. Then Abu Bakr caught up with me and asked me what the Messenger of Allaah had said to me. I said, ‘He did not say anything, but he tweaked my ear and smiled at me.’ He told me, ‘ Be of good cheer!’ Then ‘Umar caught up with me and I told him what I had told Abu Bakr. The next morning, the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) recited Soorat al-Munaafiqoon to us.’”
http://islamqa.info/en/ref/books/12
And there may be things I missed, but the above should give you somewhat of an idea of how they handled certain situations.Last edited by Perseveranze; 25-06-2012 at 01:58. -
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)JazakAllah for correcting it.(Original post by Tpos)
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)Asalamualikum everyone. Had my driving test today. Failed
But not on the things I thought i'd failed on. Basically thought I had failed since the beginning but it was actually near the end for not being in the right lane. Alhumdulilah only got 2 minors. Im satisfied knowing that Allah (swt) did this for the best, hopefully next time insha'allah
Hope you are all in the best of health and iman.
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)Don't worry. You can still got a chance to try again.(Original post by fruitfan)
Asalamualikum everyone. Had my driving test today. Failed
But not on the things I thought i'd failed on. Basically thought I had failed since the beginning but it was actually near the end for not being in the right lane. Alhumdulilah only got 2 minors. Im satisfied knowing that Allah (swt) did this for the best, hopefully next time insha'allah
Hope you are all in the best of health and iman.
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)They'll be times when you want to give up. My advice to you is don't EVER give up, ok?(Original post by fruitfan)
Asalamualikum everyone. Had my driving test today. Failed
But not on the things I thought i'd failed on. Basically thought I had failed since the beginning but it was actually near the end for not being in the right lane. Alhumdulilah only got 2 minors. Im satisfied knowing that Allah (swt) did this for the best, hopefully next time insha'allah
Hope you are all in the best of health and iman.
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)Ok....this has been bugging and confusing me for years. I got the answer for the question but I'm still confused....
From what I understand plucking the eyebrows to shape them is wrong. So why the heck do sisters still do it?
And another thing...someone told me that according the hanbali fiqh women are allowed to pluck their eyebrows after they get married to look good for their hubby. I went to IslamQA, it doesn't say that?!
If you're a sister that plucks eyebrows and you got legit evidence to back it up, PM me, I'd like to understand this more.
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Re: The I-SOC (Islamic Society) (IV)From what I understand, there isn't much you can do(Original post by YaYazooGirl)
i've got a question, basically I'm fasting today and in my music class we're listening to music. what should i do?
. Avoid it?
Hmm..music confuses me. I thought it was haram, yet I still see Muslim artists busting out with music on their nasheeds/tracks. Some play piano. The world doesn't make sense anymore.
. Avoid it? 
