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Abu Āsiyah Mużaffar Al-Hindī -may Allāh forgive him, his Mashāyikh, his parents, his family and rest of the Muslims-

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بــســـم الــلــه الــرحــمــن الــرحـــيــم

🔥- CLARIFICATION -🔥

Mentioned by Shaykh ʿAbdul Ḥamīd az-Zuʿkurī -may Allāh preserve him-:

⚖️A Factual Statement on the Poor Understanding of Abū Fayrūz Al-Indūnīsī⚖️

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Praise be to Allāh and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allāh.

As for what follows:

For tribulations do not stop at any limit and calamity befalls everyone, especially the people of knowledge who advise and guide people; so they find the ignorant, the stubborn, and the weak in understanding, and they need patience, guidance and direction.

Among these tribulations is what was created by the brother Abū Fayrūz Al-Indūnīsī, when he issued some advice about the Maʿahhad Tarbiyah an-Nisāʾ (Institute for the Education of Women), which is run by the brother Abū Ḥāzim Al-Indūnīsī. Many of the mashāyikh agreed with him in renunciation of the newly invented matter in this issue. So he went too far and ruled that it was an innovation. This is what made him later withdraw from the mashāyikh and insinuate at times and explicitly slander them at other times and their position. It is known that slandering the scholars of the Sunnah is dangerous and harmful, as it corrupts the hearts of the students of knowledge and the general public against them, and thereafter division occurs.

It has recently reached me, a transcript of the sitting that took place between Abū Fayrūz Al-Indūnīsī -may Allāh guide him- and Abū Ḥamzah As-Singhāfūrī. He took advantage of the shyness or weakness of the brother Abū Ḥamzah, so he covered up a lot and used him for deception.

I observed something strange about his lack of understanding and his arrogance. When he was corresponding with the Salafi Mashāyikh in Yemen, perhaps they may have responded to him with a brief phrase from which he did not understand what they intended, and he did not return to them to inquire, clarify, or seek benefit. Rather he continued with what had settled in his mind of excessive tabdīʿ. For example:

1️⃣ When he corresponded with me about the subject of Tarbiyah an-Nisāʾ (the Education of Women) that Abū Ḥāzim -may Allāh guide him- is doing, I responded to him with the brief word (a sin) and I did not discuss it with him, thinking that he would distinguish between innovation and sin, as is the case with those who begin seeking knowledge, let alone those who lead the daʿwah. If it were the case that it was differentiated, then the sin and opposition are condemned, and the one who does it is not declared an innovator, because declaring someone an innovator due to sin is the way of the people of misguidance.

2️⃣ And similar to it is the statement of Shaykh Abū ʿAbdir-Raḥmān Muḥammad al-Ḥajūrī and his praise of the book by saying (Your book is good and its arrangement is good, but if the result is that Abū Ḥāzim is an innovator, then revise the book). Meaning: that the result is wrong, so it was necessary for him to take the advice and publish the book as advice on the issue of Tarbiyah an-Nisāʾ without exceeding limits in the rulings, but when will they understand those who do not want to understand? Then its meaning is that it is not about accepting the guidance when sending it, but rather he wanted to increase the number of those who agree.

3️⃣ And similarly the statement of Shaykh Ḥassan bin Qāsim and that he praised the book and said (As for the ruling) meaning on Abū Ḥāzim of innovation (then wait for Shaykh Yaḥyā). So there is nothing wrong with his statement as he referred it to the ‘wealthy’ one[1] and warned him against rushing to a judgement that might lead to him being wronged. That is because Abū Fayrūz’s ruling was excessive in our view. As for our virtuous Shaykh Yaḥyā al-Ḥajūrī -may Allāh preserve him-, he said (Abū Fayrūz wanted to denounce evil, so he changed it in the harshest manner).

4️⃣ The same was narrated from Shaykh Ṭāriq[2] that he encouraged him to refute Abū Ḥāzim and Abū ʿAbdil-Aʿlā, he encouraged him on refutation of falsehood, not to transgress in the rulings.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (245)
He Named His Daughter After His Former Lover

Question: A man says he was passionately in love with a woman while he was married, and now he has a daughter whom he named after the woman he loved. Is he sinful for doing so?

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

If the name is taken as a reminder of his past wrongful affection, then yes. However, if it is merely a name [without any implications], then there is no issue.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (244)
Status of children born to a parent who abandons prayer

Question: A woman married a man who neglects his prayers and has had children with him. What is the status of these children?

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

They are ascribed to their father. They are considered أولاد شبهة (children born from a doubtful marriage). However, I advise her to leave this man until he repents to Allāh. [The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ] says:
((بين الرجل وبين الشرك والكفر ترك الصلاة))
"The distinction between a man and polytheism and disbelief is abandonment of prayer."

And Allāh Almighty says:
{فَإِن تَابُوا۟ وَأَقَامُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَءَاتَوُا۟ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ فَإِخۡوَ ٰ⁠نُكُمۡ فِی ٱلدِّینِ}
"But if they repent, establish prayer, and give zakāh, then they are your brothers in religion." [Sūrah At-Tawbah: 11]

The implied meaning of the Āyah is that if they do not pray, then they are not our brothers in religion.

This is a great Fitnah in the societies, as many fathers give no concern to the affair of religion when marrying off their sons and daughters.

Regarding daughters, the Prophet ﷺ said:
((من أتاكم ترضون دينه وخلقه فزوجوه))
“If someone comes to you whose religion and character you find pleasing, then marry them.”

And concerning sons, he advised them saying:
((فَاظْفَرْ بِذَاتِ الدِّينِ تَرِبَتْ يَدَاكَ))
"Marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser."

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (243)
Burial of a Mother with Her Infant in the Same Grave

Question: He says a woman gave birth and died immediately afterward, can she be buried with her infant in the same grave, provided that there is no difficulty in digging?

Sheikh Abdulhameed Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

The default ruling is that each person is buried in a separate grave, unless there is an abundance of deaths or casualties that make it difficult for people to bury each person in their own grave. The companions of the Prophet ﷺ were buried in a single grave, by the Prophet's approval, rather by his direct command, during the Battle of Uhud, where two or three men were buried together, with the one who had memorised the most Qur'an being placed in the front. This is the preferred method, and Allāh's aid is sought.

If she is buried with her infant, the burial is valid; however, the preferred practice is as mentioned above.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (242)
She comes and goes without knowing the difference between a Salafi and a Hizbi!

Question: A woman states that she studies at Salafi centres while her siblings study at Hizbi masjids. She asks what is the difference between Salafees and Hizbees?

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

In that case, perhaps she just enters and exits the Salafi centres [without understanding]. There are many differences: differences in belief, differences in methodology, differences in the commitment to benefiting people, differences in distancing oneself from Hizbiyyah, and differences in avoiding evil. There are many differences between the Salafis and the Hizbis.

It is imperative for [female] teachers to ensure that female students understand what differentiates them from the Hizbis, the Sufis, and the tablighis. Merely entering and exiting a masjid without being aware of the distinctions between Salafiyyah and Hizbiyyah reflects a lack of understanding, either on her part or that of her teacher. If students are unable to differentiate between Salafis and Hizbis, it raises concerns that they may join the Hizbis due to being influenced by those who have aligned themselves with falsehood and its temptations.

It is imperative for everyone to learn the correct Aqeedah and the sound methodology that is based on the way of the Salaf, which emphasises avoiding the people of innovation, disparaging them, and warning against them.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (241)
Frustration Over Neighbour's Constant Requests

Question: She says that a woman has neighbours who frequently ask for various things, including cooking supplies, to the point that it causes her distress.

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

She should be grateful to Allāh for the blessings she has, as there are others who are less fortunate. She should thank Allāh for the ability to help others,
{وَأَحۡسِنُوۤا۟ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ یُحِبُّ ٱلۡمُحۡسِنِینَ}
"And do good, for Allah certainly loves the good-doers." [Sūrah Al-Baqarah: 195]

She should take joy in assisting others, as this is one of the reasons for Allāh’s support and relief in her life. Helping others is a type of charity;
((كُلُّ اِمْرِئٍ فِي ظِلِّ صَدَقَتِهِ حَتَّى يُفْصَلَ بَيْنَ اَلنَّاسِ))
"Everybody will be shaded by his Sadaqah (on the Day of Judgment) until it has been judged between the people.”

It is important for her to maintain a positive attitude and seek Allāh's reward. If she has something to give, she gives, otherwise she can decline by kindly explaining that she has nothing to give.
{ وَقُل لِّعِبَادِی یَقُولُوا۟ ٱلَّتِی هِیَ أَحۡسَنُ}
"Tell My ˹believing˺ servants to say only what is best." [Surah Al-Isrāʾ: 53]

Sometimes women's requests are trivial, such as a tomatoe, an onion, salt, or sugar—small things that are easy to find. If she is sincere in her intentions, she will find these acts rewarded by Allāh.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (240)
Ruling on Abortion in Cases of Pregnancy Outside of Marriage

Question: He says that my brother is asking about a woman who is pregnant without a legitimate marriage contract, and she wants to terminate the pregnancy. The pregnancy has reached one month and twenty days, which is before the soul is breathed into the fetus. Is it permissible for her to do so?

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

Abortion is not permissible, whether before or after the soul is breathed into the fetus. Abortion is prohibited, even if doctors recommend it (1). The woman should be left to her fate. If Allāh wills, He may grant her and her fetus well-being. If Allah wills, He may take her life and that of her fetus, for your Lord creates and chooses as He pleases, and He is not unjust to His servants.

As for after the soul is breathed into the fetus, there is consensus that it is absolutely forbidden to harm it. Before the soul is breathed in, there is some difference of opinion. The view of Sheikh Ibn Baz is that if a trustworthy doctor determines that the fetus' survival poses a danger to the mother's life, only then may it be terminated. However, the correct opinion is the first view, as thoroughly explained by Sheikh Ibn ’Uthaymeen (may Allāh have mercy on him) in a beneficial and blessed manner - [that abortion is prohibited in all cases].

As for the woman who has committed fornication, she must bear the consequences of her crime and endure any insult or punishment she may face, including the legal penalty if applicable. This fetus may, by Allāh’s will, bring blessings, and it may become a source of benefit for her, potentially inheriting from her and vice versa. It may even support her in the future.

If the man who committed fornication wishes to marry her to protect her reputation, there is no harm in him doing so, and he may consummate the marriage. The Prophet ﷺ only forbade a man from watering the crops of another, but did not prohibit him from consummating a marriage if the child is his.

Regarding the marriage contract, Sheikhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah ruled that the pregnancy resulting from fornication does not affect the validity of the contract, even if it occurred as a result of corruption. But if the child is not his, it is forbidden for him to consummate the marriage until she gives birth. If the child is his, then consummation is permissible, as the ḥadīth that prohibits such actions applies only to a child that is not his. The Prophet ﷺ said,
((لَقَدْ هَمَمْتُ أَنْ أَلْعَنَهُ لَعْنَةً تَدْخُلُ مَعَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ))
"I nearly cursed him with a curse that would accompany him to his grave."

It is also prohibited for doctors and medical professionals to assist in abortions or to terminate pregnancies simply based on such claims. Allāh has only commanded us to cooperate in righteousness and piety, not in sin and transgression. May Allāh help us.

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(1) This is relevant in the context of children with disabilities.

Utilising Paid Courses Without Authorisation

Question: He states that there are professors in medical schools who explain the curriculum through paid course systems, and there are students who manage, through various means, to access these courses without the professor's permission and distribute them for free among other students. Is it permissible for me to listen to videos and content from these courses, although I had no involvement in their distribution or unauthorised access?

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

If it is indeed the students who are sharing the material, the issue then concerns intellectual property rights, which stipulate that such content should not be disseminated without the professor's consent. Anyone who finds these materials should benefit from them personally without distributing them further.

This is comparable to a scenario where someone shares knowledge but explicitly requests that it not be further shared. Some scholars argued that the person has no right to restrict dissemination in this case, but it is permissible for an individual to use the material for personal use without further distribution. This is because such content involves costs for the professor, and the property of a Muslim is not lawful except with their consent. It is therefore necessary to respect these rights unless explicit permission is given.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (239)
Bathing without the intention of uplifting Janābah

Question: A man says he had intercourse with his wife during the daytime on Friday and then fell asleep. When he woke up, he forgot that he was in a state of janābah (major ritual impurity). He took a bath only with the intention of the Friday bath. What is the ruling?

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

He must repeat the ghusl and repeat any prayers he performed without being in a state of purity. The prayers he performed while in a state of janābah are invalid.

The Prophet ﷺ said:
((لا يقبل الله صلاة أحدكم إذا أحدث حتى يتوضأ))
"Allāh does not accept the prayer of any of you if he is in a state of impurity until he performs ablution."

The Prophet ﷺ also said:
((لا يقبل الله صلاة بغير طهور))
"Allāh does not accept prayer without purification."

Therefore, his prayers are invalid, although he is not sinful, as he acted out of forgetfulness. As Allāh says:
{رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذۡنَاۤ إِن نَّسِینَاۤ أَوۡ أَخۡطَأۡنَاۚ}
"Our Lord, do not take us to task if we forget or make a mistake." [Sūrah Al-Baqarah: 286]

However, he is required to perform ghusl for janābah and then make up the missed prayers. With the Friday prayer, he should pray Dhuhr instead, and likewise for the subsequent prayers until he has made up all the prayers he missed.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (238)
After marrying a second wife: My husband doesn't pray, he's a fornicator...

Question: A woman married a man who had committed adultery with another woman, and that woman became pregnant. She learned of this after their marriage but continued living with him. He still pursues other women and has now married a second wife, with whom he had a relationship before the marriage. The wife is aware of all this and now says she can no longer bear it. She initially thought her husband would repent and abandon his immoral behavior as he reached his sixties, but nothing has changed. She asks what she should do?

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

It is merely the work of the devil. When he was committing these filthy acts, you did not get angry for the sake of Allāh. You should have rose up and got angry with him when he was engaging in indecency. It was only after he married, that you wanted to portray yourself as being angry for Allāh's sake, but (it appears), your anger was for yourself. This is common among many women: they live with their husbands for 20 or 30 years, and when he marries another, they claim he does not pray. But for those 20 years before, why didn’t you seek the religious ruling on him abandoning prayer? You already knew that he moved from one woman to another, but you did not express anger about it until he married again. Now you seek a solution?!

Anyhow, the solution is as follows: if he is still committing adultery, leave him. However, if he has repented from adultery and is only married to this second wife, be patient with him. Do not jeopardise the future of your children. If you leave him, you may seek another husband who could also be polygamous, and your children may suffer as a result. Just as you were patient during his immoral days, be patient during his days of repentance.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (237)
He Issued The Third Divorce but Now Denies It

Question: A woman inquires, saying that her husband divorced her, stating that if she did not do a certain thing, she would be divorced. In the first year, he did not reconcile with her, but in the second year, he did. He was unaware that it was the third divorce. He denies that he has divorced her for the third time. How should she proceed?

Sheikh ’Abdulhameed Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh:

If she knows for certain that it was indeed the third divorce, she should not return to him. She should prove that this is the third divorce, or request Khul’. She must not return to him of she is certain of the divorce. If she is mistaken [this doesn't apply]. Some women may believe that something constitutes a divorce when it does not. However, if she is certain that it was a divorce, she should not return to him. If he refuses to separate, she should seek a Khul’ (dissolution of marriage), and Allāh will compensate her.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (236)
She Conceived After 35 Years

Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh said:

"The matter of child bearing is returns to Allāh Almighty, and it falls under His decree in all circumstances. After all, Allāh created Ādam without a father or mother, and He created Ēsā from a mother without a father. He created Ḥawwā' from Ādam’s rib, and the rest of humankind from a lowly fluid. Therefore, nothing is beyond His power. A woman’s delay in conceiving or giving birth does not mean that she will not conceive at all. She may conceive either through legislated means, such as frequent prayers and supplication to Allāh in various forms, or through practical/decreed means, such as using medical treatments or other similar methods.

I know of a man whose wife conceived after 35 years, following the supplication of a righteous man after the decree of Allāh Almighty. The righteous man had visited them for a meal, and the husband said to him, "My wife, who prepared this meal, has been barren for 35 years." The righteous man/Sheikh, may Allāh have mercy on him, prayed and said, "May Allāh bless her and grant you a child." He supplication for her twice or thrice, and nine months later she gave birth. We ask Allāh to bless her and the rest of the Muslims. The point being, this affair returns to Allāh...

Zakariyyah described himself saying:
{وَهَنَ ٱلۡعَظۡمُ مِنِّی وَٱشۡتَعَلَ ٱلرَّأۡسُ شَیۡبࣰا وَلَمۡ أَكُنۢ بِدُعَاۤئكَ رَبِّ شَقِیࣰّا}
"my bones have become brittle, and grey hair has spread across my head, but I have never been disappointed in my prayer to You, my Lord! [Surah Maryam: 4], and despite his wife being barren, the blessed child came by the grace of Allāh Almighty.

Thus, when something is within Allāh's power and asking Him for it is not overstepping bounds, feel free to ask him and Allāh Almighty will make it easy and bring it about if He wills. If He does not, then you have still worshipped Allāh through your supplication. When you supplicate to Allāh, you are His servant, just as prayer is an act of worship, so is supplication. Just as giving charity is worship, so is supplication. Just as pilgrimage is worship, so is supplication. Therefore, when you say, "O Allāh," you are worshipping Him. So humble yourself before Him, submit to Him—whether what you ask for happens or not. Never despair of your Lord, as long as there is life in your body, don't lose hope that Allāh will respond to your supplication."

Al Jarh Wat Tadeel is Jihaad with no fighting in it, it harms and overpowers the enemy more than Jihaad with the sword, for that reason the opposers strive to the best of their capability to hide the truth and prevent disparaging.

Allah says

And thus do We explain the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in detail, that the way of the Mujrimun (criminals, polytheists, sinners), may become manifest

The truth is known from falsehood, and the one on the truth is known from the one on falsehood by way of disparaging which the noble Salaf, and scholars took.

May Allah grant us success to saying the truth

Allāh knows, and you do not know. How many:
Trials are followed by blessings,
Sorrows by joy,
Hardships by relief,
Distress by ease,
Fear by safety,
Difficulty by comfort,
Weakness by strength,
Defeats by victory,
Scarcity by abundance,
Poverty by wealth,
Sins by repentance,
Mistakes by correction.

Glory be to Allāh in His wisdom and His law. All praise is due to Him in every situation.