[IslamCity] How Progressive Is Dr. Amina A. Wadud?
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Safar 9, 1426/March 20, 2005 #23-How "Progressive" Is Dr. Amina A. Wadud? Is Islam just another religion?Why the emphasis on homosexuality?by Karen EnglishSecretary General, Jamaat al-MuslimeenWhen I received an enthusiastic e-mail from a friend at the beginning of the month about Dr. Amina Wadud's plan to lead Jum'aa prayer, I had to ask myself (and I'm not alone): Why this? Why now?During the 24 years that I have been Muslim, never once have I heard another Muslim woman express a desire to lead the Muslim prayer during juma'aa nor have I heard any _expression_
from a sister wanting the prayer to be led by a woman. And, I have to admit, such a notion never even crossed my mind. There are so many other issues that warrant attention.Yes, I agree with Dr. Wadud about issues of separation overkill between brothers and sisters. Some brothers do seem to make a display of their piety for the sake of other brothers, yet probably manage quite well mixing it up on their jobs or in university classrooms. And, as an African American, I'm as sick as she is about the racism among Muslims. Yet, why does this groundswell of attention and focus on Dr. Wadud seem so manufactured? She is a learned Muslim, granted, and I do get the feeling that she sees this as a kind of calling. However, I believe Amina Wadud's campaign is a divisive diversion. It seems as calculated as what I imagine takes place in the newsroom at CNN when they're deciding what will be news and what will get barely a mention. The Schiavo woman is a huge story,
Iraq gets the backburner coverage. Understandably, CNN's goal is to keep the attention off the fact that two years down the road things are not turning out as the architects of the invasion of Iraq had planned. Dr. Wadud's campaign reminds me of this. When she could be organizing---from her influential position--- letter writing campaigns to our senators and representatives about the plight of poor Jose Padilla or Ahmed Abdel Sattar, or any other of our political prisoners futilely numbering their days with tally marks etched on their prison walls, she chooses, instead, to pour her energies into being the first woman to lead prayer before a mixed congregation. I went to the hyperlink included in the e-mail and came across the website "Muslim Wake Up!" Catchy name and we do need to wake up. However, "Voice of America," the United States' propaganda tool abroad, did a positive piece on the website and that gave me a bit of pause. Muslim Wake Up! led me
to the "Progressive Muslim Union of North America." This is an organization that is (in their own words) looking for a way for people to practice Islam and be Muslim according to their own definition of what that means. Its principles include: affirming the diversity of inspirations.including.secular and humanist values (?) shared by many Muslims today(?); calling for critical inquiry and dynamic engagement with Islamic scripture; believing that there are multiple paths that lead to truth; supporting the political separation of religious institutions and state functions and the strict neutrality of the state on matters of religion. In other words: they're advocating what they feel is an American Islam. High on the list of priorities is eradicating "anti-Jewish bigotry" and promoting acceptance and validation of homosexual Muslims.I clearly don't get why Amina Wadud and The Progressive Muslim Union of North America have chosen these issues but I do see what they
have in common. None of these issues serves nor brings together the Muslim community. To the glee of the American power structure, they do just the opposite.-THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Dr. Amina A. Wadud in New York Times: Immediately after Dr. W. led the "Juma' prayers" at a heavily guarded location in New York, the New York Times gave full and supportive publicity to the event. How many Muslims and Islamic events have been publicized in the NY Times in the last 10 years? Try getting even a pro-Islam letter published in the NY Times and you'll understand what we mean.
Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning [Qur'an 39:10] "...And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him" [Qur'an 65:3]
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[IslamCity] Prostitution Solution
Wa alaikum assalam,
I'm sure you got more than a mouthful of responses on the article. However, as you said, we need a solution. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do unless the individuals themselves want to change. If you are referring to people willingly being involved in this, then only Allah can guide them and they need to make an effort of repentance and getting out of such a habit. If you are referring to young teens being forced into it, then there is not much that can be done in a society that doesn't care. If you are referring to the pimps, again, same thing.
Theonly REAL SOLUTION is by following ISLAM. It has the cure for all of the diseases of mankind.
Also, you mentionedthat prostitution is causing hate.We should keep in mind that it is not OUR duty as PEOPLE to judge others. And we should hatethe action and not the person, inshaAllah. We all have many faults of our own and should be so preoccupied with them that we do not have time to criticise others.
ma' salamah.
Dear Moderator, Brothers and Sisters: Assalamu alaikom. The reason why I posted this article to our forum is that, I just wanted your honest opinions for this subject `prostitution'. This is one of the issues that caused hate. So, I'm asking you How we could help these people involved in this craft? Should we condemn and treat them like criminals? Let `s learn together.
Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning [Qur'an 39:10] "...And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him" [Qur'an 65:3]
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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[IslamCity] Re: Prostitution: I'll tell you what's wrong
Assalamu alaikum,
As Muslims, we believe that all guidance comes from Allah through his Book and His Messenger (saw). We take what the religion has given us and leave what it forbade us. We know that prostitution is a grave sin with many downsides that can be noticed even in this life (such as disease, unwanted pregnancies, broken families, mental/physical abuse).
In the interpretation of the meaning of the Quran, it is stated:
This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah;
Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what we have provided for them; And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the Hereafter. They are on (true) guidance, from their Lord, and it is these who will prosper. (Quran 2:3-5)
Prostitution is haram based on the following:
1. The woman and the man guilty of adultery or fornication- flog each of them with a hundred stripes: Let not compassion move you in their case, in a matter prescribed by Allah, if ye believe in Allah and the Last Day: and let a party of the Believers witness their punishment. (Quran 24:2)
2. Let those who find not the wherewithal for marriage keep themselves chaste, until Allah gives them means out of His grace
But force not your maids to prostitution when they desire chastity, in order that ye may make a gain in the goods of this life. (Quran 24:33)
3. Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an evil, opening the road (to other evils). (Quran 17:32)
It is no excuse to do such things for financial reasons because Allah is the provider and has made men carry the financial responsibility for the family:
1.
kill not your children on a plea of want; We provide sustenance for you and for them;- come not nigh to shameful deeds. Whether open or secret; take not life, which Allah hath made sacred, except by way of justice and law. (Quran 6:151)
2. Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. (Quran 4:34)
A woman has the right to work and inherit.
1. And in no wise covet those things in which Allah Hath bestowed His gifts More freely on some of you than on others: To men is allotted what they earn, and to women what they earn: But ask Allah of His bounty. For Allah hath full knowledge of all things. (Quran 4:32)
2. Allah (thus) directs you as regards your Children's (Inheritance): to the male, a portion equal to that of two females: if only daughters, two or more, their share is two-thirds of the inheritance
. (Quran 4:11)
In Conclusion
Men are given more inheritance since they are financially responsible for the family. If a woman is not being taken care of by her male relatives, she can go to the Imam of her community for help. Of course, the help that she receives through people are due to Allahs Mercy as He has helped her through those halal sources.
It is also worth mentioning that there is virtually no blessing in earnings that are purely Haram. A penny of Halal is better than a million dollars earned through Haram. One of the conditions for acceptance of Prayer in Islam is to earn a living through purely Halal sources. ( http://www.islam-online.net/fatwaapplication/english/display.asp?hFatwaID=82117 )
We cannot legalize something that Islam has made illegal; otherwise we are just as guilty as those who commit these crimes. If we create our own rules, it is as if we are our own Gods and are independent of Allah. We need Allah for all of our needs and we can ask Him directly for any of our wants/desires.
Ma Salamah.
Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning [Qur'an 39:10] "...And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him" [Qur'an 65:3]
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either
[IslamCity] Re: Appeal
I agree 100%
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:53:23 -0800 (PST) From: "M.Siraj Siddique" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Karim's mail My appeal to Islam City management not to approve such mails which spoils historic facts and tries to mould it in the way they believe.This article contains many thing which Ahl-e-Sunnah rejects and consider it wrong. Mr.Karim is writing against great sahaba's which should be condemn. it will hurt the feeling of majority of muslims i.e sunnis. Mr. Karim dont publish your aqeedah. Allah Knows all and He will fulfil his promise to decide who was right and who was wrong among muslims.Muhammad Siraj Siddiqui.
Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning [Qur'an 39:10] "...And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him" [Qur'an 65:3]
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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[IslamCity] Re: How Abu Bakr became caliph, according to Umar
<_javascript_:ol('http: index.minhaj?e="11Assalamu Alaikum,
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<_javascript_:ol('http: index.minhaj?e="11We should be careful about our sources of information, especially if they are defaming the Prophet (saw), his wives or the 3 generations following the Prophet (saw).
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<_javascript_:ol('http: index.minhaj?e="11I did not read the entire article as I found it offensive to our deen and did not want to corrupt my mind. The wives of the Prophet (saw) are examples for the women of Islam. They were not perfect, but the Prophet (saw) would correct and address problems when they arised. Also, how can we say that Fatima (RA) wailed over his (saw) death when we know that wailing over a death or any reason is prohibitted in Islam.
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<_javascript_:ol('http: index.minhaj?e="11Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 23, Number 378:
Narrated Al-Mughira:
I heard the Prophet saying, "Ascribing false things to me is not like ascribing false things to anyone else. Whosoever tells a lie against me intentionally then surely let him occupy his seat in Hell-Fire." I heard the Prophet saying, "The deceased who is wailed over is tortured for that wailing."
<_javascript_:ol('http: index.minhaj?e="11We know that Fatima (RA) was also promised Paradise:
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<_javascript_:ol('http: index.minhaj?e="11Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 56, Number 819:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Once Fatima came walking and her gait resembled the gait of the Prophet . The Prophet said, "Welcome, O my daughter!" Then he made her sit on his right or on his left side, and then he told her a secret and she started weeping. I asked her, "Why are you weeping?" He again told her a secret and she started laughing. I said, "I never saw happiness so near to sadness as I saw today." I asked her what the Prophet had told her. She said, "I would never disclose the secret of Allah's Apostle ." When the Prophet died, I asked her about it. She replied. "The Prophet said.) 'Every year Gabriel used to revise the Qur'an with me once only, but this year he has done so twice. I think this portends my death, and you will be the first of my family to follow me.' So I started weeping. Then he said. 'Don't you like to be the mistress of all the ladies of Paradise or the mistress of all the lady believers? So I laughed for that."
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<_javascript_:ol('http: index.minhaj?e="11 Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 00:56:19 - From: "Karim A G" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: How Abu Bakr became caliph, according to UmarTHE SAQEEFA CONSPIRACY
Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning [Qur'an 39:10] "...And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him" [Qur'an 65:3]
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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[IslamCity] follow-up on boar hair
Salams,
I just wanted to say that according to Dr. Imam Yusuf Ziya Kavakci (Imam of IANT http://iant.com/imam.php)most madhabs do not allow the use of any part ofa pig. I just wanted to make a clarification on the issue.
Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning [Qur'an 39:10] "...And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him" [Qur'an 65:3]
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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[IslamCity] The use of boar bristles
Salams, I have a question for everyone regarding the use of hair brushes with boar (pig) bristles. Is it allowed in Islam or is it something that is considered najis (impure)? Below, I included what I have found regarding this, but if anyone can find information with references, please send it. http://www.islamonline.com/cgi-bin/news_service/fatwah_story.asp?service_id=316 Using a Brush Made of Boar Bristles 3/3/2004 9:15:00 AM GMT Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. My sister, who is Christian gave me a hair brush as a gift. The brush is wooden with 100 % BOAR BRISTLE. Is it correct to use it or not? Jazakum Allah khayran. Answer Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Thanks for this question which reflects your concern to follow Islam. We really commend your efforts in pursuit of the truth, and this is required of all people; to seek the truth and not to give in to anything that may cloud their minds with false ideas about Islam. According to the most authentic and preferred view of scholars, there is nothing wrong in using a brush made of boar bristles. Referring to some of the categories of prohibited things, Allah Almighty says: Forbidden unto you (for food) are carrion and blood and swine flesh, and that which has been dedicated unto any other than Allah (Al-Mai`dah: 3) Contemplating the meaning of the above verse as well as other verses revealed in the same context, we notice that what is prohibited is eating the flesh of swine. In his response to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states: According to the most authentic and preferred view of scholars, there is nothing wrong in using a brush made of boar bristles. Scholars/jurists are unanimous in their view that no part of the pig is edible and it is a matter of consensus that all parts of the pig are unfit for human consumption. However, there is considerable difference of opinion regarding the external use of parts of the pig such as bone, skin that has been tanned, hair, etc. While a few scholars categorize them together and consider all parts of the pig impure (najas) and therefore unlawful (haram) for human use, a second group do not consider such external body parts of the pig as impure, and so they find no harm in making use of these parts as long as they are cleansed of any traces of blood which is undoubtedly haram. There is still a third group of scholars who, while refusing to declare such things unlawful (haram), nevertheless considers them to be undesirable (makruh). The first position is the view generally held by scholars of the Shafi`i school of thought; the second is the view of many scholars from various schools; the third is held by others who do not hold to one particular school of thought. Imam Malik was inclined towards this view regarding the use of pig skin when he said in response to a question whether it was permissible to use it or not. He said, I dislike it! In other words, while not going so far as to prohibit it altogether, he considers its use to be undesirable (makruh). The reason for this diversity of views concerning this issue is the fact that there is no categorical text in the fundamental sources (i.e. the Quran and the Sunnah) to the effect that the external parts derived from pigs are impure or haram. The Quran, while prohibiting the consumption of swine specifically mentions only its flesh (See: Al-Baqarah: 173; Al-Ma'idah: 3; Al-An`am: 145; An-Nahl: 115). The Hadiths also do not contain any explicit reference prohibiting the use of such parts for external use. Moreover, we find the following report attributed to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): When a man asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Can I use boar bristles for stringing pearls/beads? He replied, There is nothing wrong with it! In view of the above, scholars like Imam Ibn Taymiyah consider the parts of the pig such as bones, skin (as long as they are completely cleansed of all traces of blood) and hair as pure and therefore, lawful for external use. Even those who may differ with Ibn Taymiyyah concerning the use of tanned pig skin do not consider the bristles to be forbidden. Imam Qurtubi summed up the view of the majority of scholars on this issue when he said, There is no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) objected to using the bristles of the boar; nor do I know of any of the Imams after the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) objecting to the use of bristles! Allah Almighty knows best. Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning [Qur'an 39:10] "...And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him" [Qur'an 65:3]
