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Delivering Friday and Eid Sermons in Local Languages
Delivering Friday sermons in local languages is not just a necessity; it’s a powerful way to connect with our diverse communities. Many of us come from different linguistic backgrounds, and when sermons are only in Arabic, it creates a barrier. Imagine sitting in a congregation, wanting to absorb the wisdom, but struggling to understand. That’s where local languages come in. They ensure that everyone, including new converts and non-Arabic speakers, feels included and empowered. Scholars today recognize this need. Many permit delivering sermons in local languages, emphasizing effective communication and inclusivity. They argue that the essence of the message is lost if it’s not understood. Yet, some still advocate for preserving Arabic, suggesting a blend—delivering the sermon in Arabic followed by a translation. This way, we honor tradition while making the message accessible. Ultimately, it’s about finding balance. Each community must weigh its unique circumstances and seek guidance from local scholars. By embracing local languages, we can ensure that everyone benefits from the sermons, fulfilling our religious duties with understanding and unity.
Renting Entertainment Venues for Friday and Eid Prayers
In Western countries, many Muslim communities face a real challenge when it comes to finding spaces for large gatherings, especially for important prayers like Friday and Eid. The high costs of real estate make it nearly impossible to build or buy mosques, and existing ones often can’t accommodate everyone. So, what do we do? Some turn to renting entertainment venues like dance halls or bars.
Conditions making wiping over the khuffs invalid
Wiping over khuff during ablution is a form of Islam easiness when it is hard to remove it or its likes. But some conditions make it invalid like; time limit and feet exposure. More cases are clarified in this article.
How to wipe
Wiping over the kuffs is permitted instead of removing it during ablution. The Prophet (PBUH) used to wipe over the top of his khuffs, and if one wipes over the back or the bottom of his khuffs; wiping is invalid.
Conditions for wiping over the khuffs
Instead of removing your socks or khuffs during each ablution, one can wipe over it. But there are some conditions and rules to be followed so the wiping is valid. This article discusses these conditions in details.
Suspension of marriag
When a husband swears not to have sexual intercourse with his wife forever or for more than four months this is Ila’ and it is forbidden. If he doesn’t atone for his oath within this period the case must be put to a judge.
Types of divorce
There are two types of divorce; Sunnah divorce and Bid’ ah divorce which differ in the number and the time of divorce. This article shows the difference between them and which one God has made lawful in His book.
Formulae for divorce
Divorce formulae must be clear and with direct words. In case the husband uses ambiguous phrases; divorce will be subjected to his intentions. This article clarifies the reason behind this rule.
Divorce
God has put rules and regulations for marriage dissolution (talaq) to safeguard wives and husbands rights when the relationship between them becomes very restrained and there is no way to save their marriage.
Maintenance
Nafaqah is to provide for whomever one supports, Islam states that a wife is entitled to full nafaqah by her husband but with certain conditions such as validity of marriage and fulfilling marital deities by the wife.
When custody is over
This article focuses on the decision to be taken when the term of custody of a child is over. An agreement should be reached with the approval of the child’s father or custodian, if not then the child is given the choice of either parent.
Child custody
Islamic law puts certain rulings of custody. A child is in the custody of parents, providing their marriage remains in force. If they are divorced, custody is given to either of them, who quality, but women are given priority.
Endowment
Endowment means dedicating something that can give benefit, while retaining ownership of it, in order to gain reward from Allah. This means that the principal is retained, but the yield is given freely
Borrowing
Borrowing is using a non-consumable item that doesn't belong to oneself and returning it intact after an agreed amount of time by the owner. Only the owner can lend his things and to be used in a lawful purpose
Conditions for hire
Hiring is required to fulfill seven conditions, hiring a sane adult capable employee within a specific period. The benefits should be specific, and the work itself should be lawful and managed by the hirer.
Hire
Hiring process in Islam is a process of assigning somebody to do specific tasks for a specific period of time. It is a method described in Quraan and Sunnah and it's mandatory to pay the employees their wages on time.
Partnership: definition and rulings
Partnership is joining two properties together and having joint rights. Upon being partners in a property, the rights including will, inheritance or gift are shared and supposed to be documented by a contract.
Purchase by installments
Purchasing by installment is paying the value of a purchased item divided on installments paid at specific dates agreed on by both parties. This process is permissible in Islam as long as it fulfills 4 rules.
