Sunnah – Islamic Center In Stillwater https://icstillwater.org Stillwater, OK Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:30:55 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.7 https://icstillwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-site_logo_wide_small-32x32.png Sunnah – Islamic Center In Stillwater https://icstillwater.org 32 32 Fasting in Muharram 2024 https://icstillwater.org/fasting-in-muharram/ https://icstillwater.org/fasting-in-muharram/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:28:00 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=8010

Next week is full of fasting:

  1. Monday, 9th of Muharram: Tasua + Sunnah of Monday
  2. Tuesday, 10th of Muharram: Ashura “expiation of a year”
  3. Wednesday, 11th of Muharram: the day following Ashura
  4. Thursday, 12th of Muharram: Sunnah of Thursday
  5. Friday, 13th of Muharram: the first of the White Days
  6. Saturday, 14th of Muharram: the second of the White Days
  7. Sunday, 15th of Muharram: the third of the White Days

    If you do not fast, then remind others…
]]> https://icstillwater.org/fasting-in-muharram/feed/ 0 The Day of Qarr https://icstillwater.org/the-day-of-qarr/ https://icstillwater.org/the-day-of-qarr/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:10:18 +0000 https://icstillwater.org/?p=7788

Today is the Day of Qarr (From Qarr which means settled), and the Day of Qarr is one of the greatest days in the sight of Allah. It is confirmed by the Prophet (pbuh) that he said: “The greatest days in the sight of Allah are the Day of Sacrifice (Yawm al-Nahr) and then the Day of Qarr.”

The Day of Qarr is the second day of Eid, named as such because people settle (قرّ) in Mina after completing the Tawaf al-Ifadah, offering sacrifice, and taking rest. These days are significant and mentioned in the Quran: “And remember Allah during [specific] numbered days.” Therefore, the Day of Qarr and the following two days are preferred for supplication, so do not miss out on them.

It is not permissible to fast during these days due to the Prophet’s statement: “The days of Mina are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.”

🟢 What should we do during these days?
First: Seek forgiveness and make Dua’a.
Second: Engage in constant Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar), both the unrestricted and following the obligatory prayers.
Third: Increase in sending blessings upon the Prophet (pbuh), saying: “Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”

Whoever misses the Day of Arafah should not miss the virtue of the Day of Qarr! May Allah grant us and you what we love and desire.

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Questions about Takbir in Dhul Hijjah

  1. What is Takbir?
  2. What is the “Absolute (Free) Takbir”
  3. What is “Restricted Takbir”?

Answers:

  1. Takbir is to raise your voice when saying “Allahu Akbar.”
    And please remember to correct the translation, for its not “God Is Great” nor is it “God Is Greatest,” but is means “God Is Greater”. Greater than what is the question to be answered later.
  2. Absolute Takbir is the Takbir which is not limited by anything and is thus recommended at all times: in the morning and evening, before and after prayer, and at all times.
  3. Restricted Takbir is that which is limited to after the obligatory prayers. Absolute Takbir is recommended during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and all the days of Tashreeq. It begins from the start of the month of Dhul-Hijjah until the last day of the days of Tashreeq. Restricted Takbir starts from the dawn of the Day of Arafah until sunset on the last day of the days of Tashreeq.

Detailed Explanation:

**The Virtue of Takbir during the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah**

The first ten days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah are exalted days, sworn by Allah in His Book, and swearing by something is an indication of its importance and great benefit. Allah said: (By the dawn, And [by] ten nights) [Al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Ibn Abbas, Ibn Zubayr, Mujahid, and many others among the predecessors and successors said that these are the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Ibn Kathir said: “This is the correct view” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir 8/413).

Good deeds performed during these days are beloved to Allah, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”

They said, “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?”

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah, except for a man who goes out with his life and wealth and returns with none of it.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari 969 and Al-Tirmidhi 757, and authenticated by Al-Albani in Sahih Al-Tirmidhi 605).

Among the righteous deeds during these days is remembering Allah through Takbir and Tahleel (saying “Allahu Akbar” and “La ilaha illallah”) as supported by the following evidence:

1. Allah said: (That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days) [Al-Hajj 22:28]. The known days are the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
2. Allah said: (And remember Allah during specific numbered days…) [Al-Baqarah 2:203], the days of Tashreeq.
3. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The days of Tashreeq are days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah” (Narrated by Muslim 1141).

**The Form of Takbir during the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah**

Scholars have different opinions on the form of Takbir during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah:

1. “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil-hamd.”
2. “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil-hamd.”
3. “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil-hamd.”

This matter is flexible as there is no specific text from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prescribing a particular formula.

**The Timing of Takbir during the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah**

Takbir is divided into two types:

1. **Absolute Takbir**: This is not limited by anything and is thus recommended at all times: in the morning and evening, before and after prayer, and at any time. It is recommended during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and all the days of Tashreeq. It begins from the start of Dhul-Hijjah (from sunset on the last day of Dhul-Qa’dah) to the last day of Tashreeq (sunset on the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah).

2. **Restricted Takbir**: This is limited to after the obligatory prayers. It starts from the dawn of the Day of Arafah until sunset on the last day of Tashreeq—in addition to the absolute Takbir. After completing the obligatory prayer, saying “Astaghfirullah” three times, and then saying “Allahumma anta al-salam wa minka al-salam tabarakta ya dha al-jalali wal-ikram,” one begins the Takbir.

For non-pilgrims, restricted Takbir begins after each obligatory prayer from the dawn of the Day of Arafah until the sunset of the last day of Tashreeq. For pilgrims, restricted Takbir begins from the noon prayer on the Day of Sacrifice.

And Allah knows best.

**References**:

– Majmoo’ Fataawa Ibn Baz, may Allah have mercy on him, 13/17
– Al-Sharh Al-Mumti’ by Ibn Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy on him, 5/220-224.

The source can be found here (in Arabic)

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