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RELIGION JANUARY 29, 2021 – PAKISTAN LINK – P25

Issues and Questions Gems from the

Distribution of Sadqah Money, Non-Muslims Relatives, Wudu Holy Quran

n By Dr Muzammil H. Siddiqi
Q 1. I have a question regard-
ing the distribution of Sadaqah. Can
Sadaqah be given to a hospital for
construction and meeting its running
expenses?
A 1. There is no prohibition or
restriction in giving sadaqah money
for the construction and running
expenses of a hospi-
tal. Muslims always
give their charity for
building hospitals,
schools, orphanages,
etc. This is the best
use of Sadaqah and From the translation by Mu-
it becomes a Sadaqah Jariyah, i.e. a hammad Asad (Leopold Weiss)
charity that brings the blessings and
reward of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala About the translator:
always as long as people benefit from Muhammad Asad, Leopold
this charity. Unlike Zakat, which has Weiss, was born of Jewish parents in
some restrictions, Sadaqah is a gen- Livow, Austria (later Poland) in 1900,
eral charity and it can be used to help and at the age of 22 made his first vis-
any needy person or institution. it to the Middle East. He later became
However, since Sadaqah is for an outstanding foreign correspon-
poor people only, it is important that dent for the Franfurter Zeitung, and
when rich people or people who do after years of devoted study became
not need charity use a hospital or tives and friends. Allah says in the relatives about Islam and Islamic fu- stand up at a religiously clean place one of the leading Muslim scholars of
school that is built by charity they Qur’an, “Allah forbids you not those nerals, it is good to distribute some and cleanse the feet. Fifthly, because our age. His translation of the Holy
should pay for its services, or they who warred not against you on ac- flyers, but one should not make it of the cold weather, it is cumbersome Qur’an is one of the most lucid and
should make a donation to this insti- count of your religion and have driv- a custom. It should only be done if to remove the layers of clothes to well-referenced works in this catego-
tution when they use its services. en you not from your homes, that you there is a need and some benefit in it. wash our hands. Sixthly, some people ry, dedicated to “li-qawmin yatafak-
Q 2. I need some help in regards should show them kindness and deal Q 3. Is it compulsory to fast on use gels on their hairs. They cannot karoon” (people who think).
to the rights of my non-Muslim fam- justly with them. Indeed, Allah loves the day of Mi’raj? use gels whenever they do masah in
ily over me, i.e. my funeral (and every those who do justice.” (al-Mumtihi- A 3. There is no compulsory their hair. In other words, the argu- Chapter 30, verses 31-34
soul shall taste death). My oldest son nah 60:8) Following are the answers or recommended fast for the day of ments are unlimited. The system of [Turn, then, away from all that
is not a Muslim, please make du’a that to your specific questions: Mi’raj, i.e., 27th of Rajab. Actually Wudu’ was perfectly fine 1400 years is false,] turning unto Him [alone];
Allah t’ala opens his heart to Islam. 1. A Muslim should have an Is- there is no special ceremony recom- ago or still can be a little bit justi- and remain conscious of Him, and
Ameen. My questions are as follows: lamic burial. If a Muslim convert has mended in the Qur’an and Sunnah for fied in the Arab countries because of be constant in prayer, and be not
1. Is it permissible for him (my some non-Muslim members in his/ the day of Isra’ and Mi’raj. Muslims their weather and attire. Conversely, among those who ascribe divinity to
son) to help lower my body in the her family and they want to help in may gather together to remember in North America and Europe, it is aught beside Him, [or] among those
grave? his/her Islamic funeral and burial, the great miracle of Isra’ and Mi’raj, unrealistic. Can some kind of tayam- who have broken the unity of their
2. Would my blood-sisters be al- there is no prohibition on them to do learn its significance in Islam, and mum be used as an alternative? faith and have become sects, each
lowed to help shroud my body? (I am so. Thus, a non-Muslim son is allowed especially remember the importance A 4. Islam is for all places and group delighting in but what they
a female.) to lower the body of his Muslim father of the city of Jerusalem in Islam. It is for all times. There are millions of themselves hold [by way of tenets].
3. Is there a “viewing” in Islam? or mother. good to remind us on this occasion of Muslims in the West and in cold Now [thus it is:] when affliction
(Not at prayer, like night before at fu- 2. The non-Muslim sister is also our duty as Muslims to Jerusalem and countries making Wudu’ and per- befalls men, they cry unto their Sus-
neral home) allowed to shroud the body of her to do something to help our brothers forming their prayers for centuries. tainer, turning unto Him [for help];
4. Who is allowed to see my face, Muslim sister. and sisters who are suffering in Pales- Those who want to argue and find but as soon as He lets them taste of
besides my immediate family, if any? 3. Viewing of the face of a de- tine, but there are no special prayers excuses can always do so. But as His grace, lo! Some of them [begin
For example, non-Muslim family, ceased person is allowed in Islam. or fasts associated with this day or Muslims we have to remember that it to] ascribe to other powers a share
former co-workers, ex-non-Muslim 4. Although the face of a woman, night. is Allah who has given us these rules in their Sustainer’s divinity, [as if]
husband, those I called friends in the whether alive or dead is not “awrah” Q 4. I read your columns with of ‘Ibadah. He knows everything, to prove their ingratitude for all that
Dunya, or any non-believer. (something that must be hidden), for interest and respect. You put things every time, and every climate. His We have granted them! Enjoy, then,
5. Would it be permissible to the sake of modesty only close rela- in perspective and do not admonish Messenger - may peace and blessings your [brief] life: but in time you will
have a leaflet distributed (at janazah) tives should be allowed to see her face people for asking questions. The fol- be upon him - told us that we should come to know [the truth]!
that explains about death in Islam (i.e. after death. It should not be viewed lowing issue was raised in our tarbi- perform Wudu’ before the prayer. It
not to wail, etc., etc.) and that invites by common public. Non-Mahrams yah program and we could not arrive brings blessings upon us. The Wudu Chapter 30, verses 36
others to Islam? (any non-related males including ex- at any conclusion. will be our distinguishing mark on And [thus it is:] when we let
A 2. As a general answer to your husband) should not touch a female’s Making Wudu’ with water is the Day of Judgment and we shall men taste [Our] grace, they rejoice
questions, let me say that Islam does body. totally inconvenient and unrealistic. be recognized by our Wudu’ inshal- in it; but if evil befalls them as an
not forbid Muslims from having good 5. For the sake of Da’wah or to When we do not see dust around, un- lah. To answer the arguments against outcome of what their own hands
relations with their non-Muslim rela- give information to the non-Muslim less one uses microscope, it is not a Wudu that you mentioned, let me have wrought – lo! they lose all hope!
convincing argu- say:
ment that Wudu’ 1. The purpose of Wudu’ is not Chapter 30, verses 38
is for cleanli- only to wash dust and dirt, it is to Hence, give his due to the near
ness. Secondly, keep us clean and fresh. Washing of of kin, as well as to the needy and the
a lot of people face and hands several times during wayfarer; this is best for all who seek
use make-ups, the day makes a person very clean God’s countenance: for it is they,
most of the and healthy. Wudu’ also prepares us they that shall attain to a happy state!
women use it, in a spiritual way to stand before our
and those people Lord. Cleanliness of the body is only Chapter 30, verse 60
whose skin is one aspect of Wudu’. It has many Remain, then, patient in adver-
dry, use some other benefits and blessings. sity: verily, God’s promise [of resur-
kind of cream. 2. Muslims should be moderate rection] is true indeed – so let not
For them put- in their make-up. Too much make those who are devoid of all inner
ting on make-up up is not good - neither for the skin, certainty disquiet thy mind!
and cream every nor for the soul, and certainly not for
two hours is not the budget. If one really is concerned Chapter 31, verses 2 – 6
possible. Third- about savings, it is better to save on These are messages of the di-
ly, one cannot make-up rather than on the water of vine writ, full of wisdom, providing
go in the office Wudu’. Those who make Wudu’ have guidance and grace unto the doers
bathroom and such a noor - light on their faces - of good who are constant in charity:
wash the face. that they do not need much make-up for it is they, they who in their inner-
Fourthly, there any way. One does not need to re- most are certain of the life to come!
is no place in the move the make-up every two hours It is they who follow the guid-
washroom where for Wudu’. One can put whatever ance [that comes to them] from
a person can re- make-up is necessary after Fajr, then their Sustainer; and it is they, they
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