Is talking to the opposite sex haraam in Islam?
The answer to this question varies across different denominations of Islam. And among these denominations, there are further splits, such as the various Shia marjis (religious jurists) and the four main Sunni sects. Nonetheless, general rules hold within most of the Islamic sects. First of all, it is forbidden for a man and woman to interact if they are alone. "When a man and woman are alone together, Satan is the third." [Tirmidhi]Second of all, talking is allowed assuming there is no flirting, joking, etc. Muslims emulate various historical Islamic characters, and upon reading into their lives, one notices a pattern of strict and straight conversation with the opposite sex. {O Wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty (to Allah) then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire.} [33:32]It is generally encouraged that speaking with the opposite sex at all should be avoided. If it must happen, the women has to be stern in body language, or even better: ". . . And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen; that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts . . ." [33:53] As you can see there are various dos and donts, but generally, things lie on the don't side. Keep in mind, it is the women who bear the brunt of the responsibility if something goes wrong, as they are almost always accused of 'inciting' desire and are therefore almost by default in the wrong. {And let them (believing women) not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful.} [24:31]So, if you must (work, business, medicalhistory, class project) you can, assuming the woman has a mahram (In Islamic sharia legal terminology, a mahram (Arabic محرم, also transliterated mahrim or maharem) is an unmarriageable kin with whom sexual intercourse would be considered incestuous, a punishable taboo.) Otherwise, one must be quite cautious.Keep in mind that what I mentioned is strictly the religious aspect. Some Muslim cultures (Iran, Kuwait, Emirates) are ultra liberal, quite close to a western model, while the more strict cultures (Saudi, Pakistani) are staunchly conservative and strict. Also, Sufis and Shiites for are usually more lax in this topic while Sunnis are more rigid. Once again, these are all generalizations, and variation does occur. I hope this answers your question.
Ramadan: Is this a true hadith recorded by Al-Bukhari?
Abdul Malik: That's fine...my statement "Not that I am Sunni" stems from just that: I don't claim anything because I don't know what it means. Thank you for your correction. It did seem "off" to me...not only because the site claimed that the Prophet (saws) accused her of adultery, but because it seemed one-sided. That is the reason I came to the site to ask about it. Then again, just because I read something and seems wrong doesn't make it wrong...which is why I ask questions...I don't know anything.
What happens if you break the fast during Ramadan?
Assuming you are aware of the things that break/invalidate the fast, here is the ruling on breaking fast in Ramadan:Deliberately breaking an obligatory fast in Ramadan without any valid excuse i.e sickness or travel, by means of eating and drinking requires the person in question to make up for that day and repent to Allaah for such sin. There is difference of opinion between scholars if expiation is required in this case as it is with invalidating and breaking the fast by intercourse. The most correct view is that no expiation is required in the former case.Breaking fast by mistake i.e in case of forgetfulness regarding one being in the state of observing fast does not invalidate fast and fast must be completed. No expiation needs to be offered and the person in question does not need to make up for the fast. Allaah says in the Qu’ran (interpretation of the meaning): “but He will call you to account for that which your hearts have earned” [al-Baqarah 2:225]. Forgetfulness is not something which is earned by the heart.Note that something that enters one’s mouth or reaches throat without the person knowing it or wanting it or water that reaches the throat while rinsing the nose during ablution does not invalidate the fast.
Is there an appropriate greeting for Ramadan?
Now coming on the main topic “Ramadan Kareem” or “Ramadan mubarak”:For that conflict scholars have said that the word Kareem means generous which means Ramadan is generous, which eventually leads one to believe that it's Ramadan which is generous not ALLAH whereas the holy Qur'an itself starts with بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم which means “in the name of ALLAH the most merciful and gracious .“Also Al Kareem is one of the ninenty nine names of ALLAH whose interpretation is :Al-Kareem (The Generous One): One who recites this name will have esteem in this world.Hence to say “Ramadan Kareem” is not a wise way to greet one another. Rather say Ramadan mubarak and be happy. Since quarreling for such petty is not cause of this month. Do lots of good deeds and earn lots of reward since your rewards in this blessed month (NOT GENEROUS) is multiplied.May ALLAH grant us better understanding and may HE accepts our endurance and patience during the fasting."Oh you who believe fasting has been prescribed for you like it was prescribed for those before you that you may obtain taqwa.”-Surah baqarah (chapter 2)So the wisdom behind the obligation of fasting is to gain taqwa of Allah the Mighty and Majestic by doing what He has ordered and avoiding what He has prohibited. And it has been established that the Prophet peace and blessing be upon him said:“Whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action, then Allah Mighty and Majestic has no need that he should leave his food and drink”.Therefore fasting is worship for Allah and cultivation for the soul and a safeguard for it from the prohibitions of Allah. And it is not like this one without knowledge has said that due to the nobility of this month and it’s blessing, sinning is allowed in it.“Note : this is my personal understanding of this question. People with other references and better analytics are much respected by me. You are not bound to follow what I say. Just confirm it first whether it coincides with sunnah and the quran.السلام علیکم (peace be unto you)
What is more appropriate as a Ramadan greeting? Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem?
What is more appropriate as a Ramadan greeting? Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem?Thanks for A2A,Ramadan Kareem is not a greeting as far as I believe.Its just a statement like, “Ramadan Kareem has arrived” which means the blessed month of Ramadan has arrived.Kareem means “generous” and so Ramadan Kareem means, “Generous Ramadan”, which is not a greeting actually.Its an additional thing we add with “Ramadan” to show its sacredness.“Ramadan Mubarak” is more appropriate because Mubarak means “blessed”“Mubarak” is something we add after a happy occasion such as “Eid Mubarak”.Also here in Pakistan when someone achieve some target we say “Mubarak” to him,“Gadi laina par Mubarak ho” which means “Mubarak for buying a car”“Betay kay test main pass honay par Mubarak ho” which means “Mubarak for your son passing the test.”I have seen people use both but this is what I think.
Salaam muslim brothers and sisters, hadiths???
A'Salaamu A'laikum wa Rahmatu Allahi wa Barakhatu! There is only one Book that Allah subh'anna wa ta Allah guaranteed He would keep pure. It is NOT the hadiths! The prophet (SAWS) himself said to follow his example, ONLY as long as it did not conflict with the Quran! The Hadiths are valuable, yes. BUT they do not overrule the Quran! And we as muslims need to be particularly careful we do not elevate the Prophet to the same, or higher, level than Allah himself! We need to keep in mind, so many of the Hadiths start with something like "I heard Johnny say that Billy heard Betty said..." The best Hadiths, IMHO, start with "Abu Bakr said, 'I heard the Prophet say,'", or my personal favorite, "Ayeesha said, 'I head the Prophet say....'" The Hadiths should be a guide, not our only obsession! Remember the First Commandment! Obey God, not men!
How to start practicing sufism?
Salam You can start practicing sufism when you have convinced your belief about the truth of the existence of Allah with its Qur'an and hadith as life guide and way of life and you believe that Allah is near you and you can see Allah swt in your eyes of heart and common sense.Sifism is digging the truth in Islam which is not related with certain Islamic sect. You must join the community of sufism so you will know it best.gradually.