Some Innovations

[Sadiaa Find all posts View Profile Close Sadiaa]

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Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries

There are no (legislated) celebrations in Islaam except the day of Jumu'ah which is the 'Eed of the week, and the first day of Shawwaal is the day of 'Eed al-Fitr and the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah is the day of 'Eed al-Adhaa. And often the day of 'Arafah is called 'Eed for the people of 'Arafah (the ones performing Hajj) and the days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah) are also the days of 'Eed following on from 'Eed al-Adhaa.

As for birthdays of people or children or marriage anniversaries and the like, then all of these have not been legislated and are an innovation.

Lighting-up of the masjid and it's beautification on special occasions (i.e, `Eed)

The lighting-up of masaajid with decorations on special occasions such as `Eed has no basis because the prayers on the occasions of `Eed are not generally held in the masjid but performed out in the open areas. Also, the lighting-up of the masaajid specifically on these nights is not appropriate. This may have become a norm for some ignorant people, to light up the masaajid and beautify them on some nights which they believe have special meaning and nobility (such as the 15th night of Sha'baan, the night of the birth of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam), the night of al-Israa. etc). All of these have no basis, rather, they are an innovation. Also, there is nothing specifying these nights in particular for worship or any other act. That which is obligatory is the correct Sharee'ah use of the masaajid throughout the year, taking particular note in its cleanliness and maintenance because they are places for worshipping Allaah each day. It is not correct to specify a particular time or night in the year for lighting them or that which is similar to this.

The ruling regarding kissing the hand or placing it on the chest after shaking hands

From what we know, there is no basis for this action in the Sharee'ah. Kissing the hand or placing it upon the chest after shaking hands has not been legislated. Instead, if one doing so believes it to draw him near to Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) then it is (considered) an innovation.

Pronouncing the intention for the salaah, wudhoo., tawaaf and sa'ee

It's ruling is that it is an innovation because it has not been transmitted from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and nor his Companions, so it is obligatory to leave this. The place of the intention is in the heart so there is absolutely no need to pronounce the intention.

And Allaah is the Expounder of Success.

Ruling regarding wiping the neck during wudhoo. and washing more than three times

Wiping the neck during wudhoo. is an innovation and washing the (required) parts (of the body) for the wudhoo. more than three times is an unnecessary extravagance (waste).


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[X_Communist *'*Illegal Obsessions*'* Find all posts View Profile Close X_Communist]

These are good.

Never heard about the lighting up of mosques tho--interesting. Yeah, they do stand out.

Had a discussion about the wadhoo over the neck. Referred to as "masah". Doesn't include the neck.

Jazak'allah.

[khan_sahib Find all posts View Profile Close khan_sahib]

All are OK except the "neck" one. It is a bit confusing. Let me do some research and then I will write with some authenticity.

[Sadiaa Find all posts View Profile Close Sadiaa]

Originally posted by khan_sahib:
All are OK except the "neck" one. It is a bit confusing. Let me do some research and then I will write with some authenticity.

AoA, neck one has to be right too... i asked this sheikh last thursday abt it.. he said.. its not part of the wudhu..

[X_Communist *'*Illegal Obsessions*'* Find all posts View Profile Close X_Communist]

Originally posted by X_Communist:


Had a discussion about the wadhoo over the neck. Referred to as "masah". Doesn't include the neck.

Head and ears are part of it. Neck, I've also heard, is an addition.

[khan_sahib Find all posts View Profile Close khan_sahib]

Originally posted by Sadiaa:
AoA, neck one has to be right too... i asked this sheikh last thursday abt it.. he said.. its not part of the wudhu..

Walaikum salam, You are right. but there is nothing wrong if u do it.

[BirdBrain Find all posts View Profile Close BirdBrain]

hmmmm.... didn't knew 'bout the neck part...

Thanx for sharing sis

JazakAllah

[Hasnain Find all posts View Profile Close Hasnain]

Salaam,

Jazaakillaah khair sister.

khan_sahib,

Mere bhai, may i ask, with respect to wiping over the neck - if it is not part of the wadoo and the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) did not practice it, then how can there be nothing wrong in doing so?

Wassalaam

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[faceup Find all posts View Profile Close faceup]

Don't you think that prophet Muhammed SAWS did not celebrate birthdays or decorated Mosques & buildings with lights because they did not exist or were prevalent at that time?

According to the logic that you all R displaying then shouldn't you all be living by candle-light as the prophet did in his life time?

And travelling by camels?
And, eating maize & dates and drinking camel milk?

What gives?

After all keeping beard, dressing, eating habits, answering call of nature, spousal relationships, etc are all in keeping with the Sunnah. So, why not living by the candle light? Someone figured out a loophole?

[Hasnain Find all posts View Profile Close Hasnain]

faceup,

Don't you think that prophet Muhammed SAWS did not celebrate birthdays or decorated Mosques & buildings with lights because they did not exist or were prevalent at that time?

Oh, i think you'll find that birthdays have always existed throughout creation. Umm ... pardon me for inquiring ... but you were born weren't you?

And what do candle lights have to do with Islaam. Besides, wasn't there electricity being generated 1400 years and supplied by 'HighPower'? Oh, of course. That was the airline company back then. You mean there was absolutely no electricity at all? Gosh! That's awful!

Well, thanks for the reminder.

see ya

... now where's that camel dissapeared to?

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[Zein Find all posts View Profile Close Zein]

"The one who rejoices on the birth day of the Holy Prophet would not be severely punished and it is hopped that a Muslim who celebrate the Milad un Nabi (Allah's Grace and Peace be upon him), will not be punished in hell. Imam Bukhari Rahmatullah Alaih narrates that Abu Lahab would be punished lightly in the hell on Monday. Because he rejoiced and freed his handmaid indicating by his finger, when the Prophet of Allah Almighty (Allah's Grace and Peace be upon him) took birth. So as a reward of happiness on milad un Nabi (Allah's Grace and Peace be upon him) he would be given water by his finger. (Saheehul Bukhari Vol. 2, Page 764)

Meelad Shareef (Celebration of the Birthday of the Noble Prophet Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) is in fact such an occasion of happiness on which people assemble and recite the Holy Qu'ran to the extent that is easy. Then they relate the prophecies concerning the appearance of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) that have been transmitted in Ahadith and Author, and the miraculous events and signs that took place on his birth. Then food is set before them and according to their desire they partake thereof to satisfaction. This festival of celebrating the birthday of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) is a Bid'ah Hasanah (good Innovation) and those arranging it will get blessing, since in such a celebration is found the expression of joy and happiness at the greatness and eminence of the Noble Prophet (Allah's Grace & Peace be upon Him) and his birth".

Jazakallah Kher
Zein

[Changez_like Find all posts View Profile Close Changez_like]

Originally posted by faceup:
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According to the logic that you all R displaying then shouldn't you all be living by candle-light as the prophet did in his life time?

And travelling by camels?
And, eating maize & dates and drinking camel milk?

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there is a difference in what you do 'for getting reward' and 'irrespective of reward/punishment'.

if someone celebrates birthdays (then makes up justification for celebrating birthday of Prophet PBUH too) he/she feels that its a NOBLE ACT and he/she might get some kind of benefit (in later life). we are told to not indulge in 'useless' acts... celebrating birthdays/weddings falls in that category.

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[Ali_R ..:: Snake-Eater ::.. Find all posts View Profile Close Ali_R]

Changez,
Wedding itself can be celebrated, but not anniversaries.

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[Changez_like Find all posts View Profile Close Changez_like]

Originally posted by Ali_R:
Changez,
Wedding itself can be celebrated, but not anniversaries.

i meant wedding anniversaries... thanks

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[Shah Jahan Erm? Find all posts View Profile Close Shah Jahan]

Some people here need some serious help. putting burden upon burden and making us drift further from the real word!

If anyone finds all this in Quran I will gladly not celebrate anything!

Hadith are mostly false(I have proof and a great argument that has been goin on for about 2 years here) so I hardly belive in that.

Allah blessed the world with the birth of the prophet(Rehmat-ul-alameen) so cant we also celebrate the "Rehmat" upon us?