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Few Blessed Sayings
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Hazrat Halima Sa’adiya
Spiritual Remedies
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Al Hareem
The Virtuous Woman
Jamadil Ula / Jamadil Aakhir 1435 * March /April 2014 - Vol.1 / Issue.1
* Al Hareem is a bi-monthly magazine, which we
have dedicated to our Mothers, Sisters and
Daughters.
* Al Hareem was initially published as a hard
copy in the past but this publication was paused
due to certain reasons beyond our control.
* The name Al Hareem was given to our
Magazine by Huzoor Taajush Shariah Allama
Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Qaadiri
Azhari Qibla
Al Hareem is now being launched online by
Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre, through
the Karam of Huzoor Taajush Shariah and Huzoor
Muhadith e Kabeer Qibla.
* We request all readers to make Dua for the
success and continuation of this new effort by
the Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre.
Jamadil Awwal - Jamaadil Aakhir 1435
March - April 2014
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In This Issue
Editorial
3
The Cheezy Situation
13
Naat Shareef
4
Blessed Sayings of Nabi r
14
Gardening
5
Book Review
15
Laws Pertaining to Haidh 6
Tips to Avoid morning sickness
16
Circumcision of Women
7
Spiritual Remedies
17
What’s Cooking?
8
Durood Shareef
17
Surah Faateha on Vase
9
Our Nabi r is Noor
18
Hazrat Halima Sa’adiya
10
Immodesty
20
The Sweet Corner 11
Your Queries Answered
12
Vol.1
Issue.1
Honorary Editor
Fathima Cassim Amjadi
Editorial
Alhamdulillah, The Imam Mustafa Raza
Research Centre is pleased to present the
first issue of ‘Al Hareem’ (online). Al
Hareem (online) is a magazine which the
Centre has dedicated to our mothers,
sisters and daughters. The Imam Mustafa
Raza Research Centre has been striving to
the best of our ability to serve the Ummah,
and the launch of ‘Al Hareem’ is an
addition to our humble efforts.
Al Hareem has been prepared and designed
keeping the Muslim Woman in mind. We
will attempt to the best of our ability to
present articles and discussions in this
magazine which will appeal to our sisters
and to their families as well. Even though Al
Hareem has been regarded as a magazine
for our sisters, it will also be beneficial to
all members of your family.
Al Hareem will be prepared based on the
Principles of Shariat-e-Mustafa (Sall Allahu
alaihi wa Sallam). We will attempt to
present articles relating to Deeni issues,
but we will also present some medical and
social discussions every now and then. We
sincerely make Dua that the magazine will
benefit all readers and will be a means of
learning.
Al Hareem is an organ of the Imam Mustafa
Raza Research Centre and will In sha Allah
try to be the voice of Maslak-e-Aala Hazrat.
The Centre is dedicated to Ghaus ul Waqt
Imam Mustafa Raza Khan Qaadiri Barakaati
(radi Allahu anhu), who is the son of Imame-Ahl-e-Sunnat Aala Hazrat (radi Allahu
anhu), thus the Deeni information herein
will be in accordance with the teachings of
Maslak e Aala Hazrat, which is the name of
Recognition for the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wa
Jama’at in this Era.
The idea in launching Al Hareem is so that
our mothers, sisters and daughters and
their families may benefit from basic Deeni
information and other medical and social
information as well.
As women, we too have a responsibility
towards our Deen and our greatest
responsibility is to be true servants of Allah
and humble and dedicated followers of
Nabi Kareem (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam).
Many of us have sadly become lost in the
vices of this materialistic world. The time to
awaken from our worldly lives and to
attempt to become spiritually better
people and examples to our families is now.
So, let us all strive to increase our
knowledge of Deen and our love for Allah
and His Beloved Rasool (Sall Allahu alaihi
wa Sallam).
We sincerely make Dua that Almighty Allah
accepts both our and your efforts for His
Deen, through the Wasila of Nabi e Akram
(Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam).
Life in reality is life lived for the
Pleasure of Allah and His Beloved Nabi
(Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam)
Your Sister in Islam
Fathima Cassim Amjadi
By Ghaus ul Waqt Huzoor Mufti-e-Azam Hind
(Radi Allahu anhu)
Beloved Sisters!
We should try day and night to spend as much
time as possible making the Zikr of Allah and
His Beloved Rasool (Sall Allahu alaihi wa
Sallam). One of the best ways of doing this is
by reciting Naat Shareef. Naat is praise of the
Beloved Rasool (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Sallam).
We should sit down with our children and
brothers and sisters at home and recite Naats
and Salaam.
However, when reciting Naat Shareef or
Salaat-o-Salaam etc we should be careful to
do so in a low voice so that non-Mahrams are
not able to hear our recitation. Also
remember that it is not permissible for a
female to recite aloud in a mixed gathering.
When we wish to recite Naats and Manqabat
etc we should do so either softly or in a
gathering of females only,
Important Laws
Pertaining to Haidh
(Menstruation)
From Bahaar-e-Shariat
Cont in next issue...
There is much talk nowadays with regards to female circumcision and the
Islamic Ruling in this regard. There are numerous misconceptions in this
issue, as there are those who regard this as necessary. This has become such
a burning issue that there are some have gone to the extent of mentioning it to
be compulsory.
This issue was presented a few years back to Huzoor Taajush Shariah, Allama
Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Qaadiri Azhari Qibla. His Eminence
presented a brief yet clear verdict in this regard, which was then published in
a collection of his Fatawa. The Query presented to Hazrat and his answer are
as follows:
THE QUERY
What is the Islamic Ruling concerning the following query:
Is the circumcission of women (females) permissible in Islam?
THE VERDICT
The circumcision of women (females) is not Sunnah and neither has it been
an emphasized Command in Shariat. It is a tradition in certain Arab countries.
It is mentioned in the Hadith Shareef that:
“Circumcision is Sunnah for men, and for women it is only better.”
It is in Durr-e-Mukhtar:
“The circumcision for women (females) is not Sunnah, but for the sake of the
men, it is something which is better; and this statement that it is Sunnah is
Da’eef (Weak).”
Where the tradition of circumcision for women is not present, it should not be
started since this will cause people to laugh at and make a mockery of the
Shariat. For further references, refer to ‘Fatawa Africa’ of Aala Hazrat (radi
Allahu anhu).
Almighty Allah Knows (Best)
Source” Azharul Fatawa Pg. 34
A Vase beautifully Designed with
Surah Faateha
Written on it in Calligraphy
Jannatul Baqi in Madina, Before Destruction by Saudi Regime
Egg & Almond
Pudding
Method
1. Boil the milk and sugar on slow heat and bring it down to half the quantity.
2. Leave it to cool.
3. Add the blended eggs, vanilla essence, rose water and cardamon powder
4. Put in baking dish and mix in grated nutmegs and almonds.
5. Bake at 350f degree for 40 to 50 minutes.
6. The top should be golden brown.
7. Cool and refrigerate
Serving Suggestions: Cut into pieces and serve with generous amount of
fresh cream.
Is it correct or not if a young female or an old
woman drinks the water or gravy (from food)
left-over by her Murshid (Shaykh), or is it
Makruh-e-Tahreemi or Makruh-e-Tanzeehi?
Please give reference.
If it is done with the intention of deriving
pleasure or impure desire then this Haraam,
and if it consumed specifically as 'Tabarruk'
(Holy Blessing), then it is permissible (And Allah
Knows well that which is mischievous from that
which is proper).
It is mentioned in the Sahih Hadith that when
Huzoor Pur Noor r made Hijrat and was
resident at the home of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari
r then when that which Huzoor r ate from
would be taken into the house (i.e. to his family),
then they would eat from where the area
touched by the blessed fingers of Rasoolullah
r.
(The general rule for others is that) It is
mentioned in Durr-e-Mukhtar: The left-over
(food or drink of a male is Makruh for a female,
and the food or drink left-over by female is
Makruh for a male).
In its last section it is mentioned: The left-overs
of a female with the intention of deriving
pleasure from it is Makruh upon a male and the
left-over of a male (with this intent) is Makruh
upon a female. (And Allah Knows Best) [Fatawa
Razvia]
Few Blessed Sayings of
Nabi Kareem
r
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu)
reported that the Beloved Rasool (Sall
Allahu alaihi wa Sallam) said, ‘A time will
come when people will eat anything and they
will not care about where it comes from or
whether it is Halaal or Haraam.’ [Bukhari
Shareef]
Sayyidah A’isha (radi Allahu anha) reported
that the Beloved Rasool (Sall Allahu alaihi
wa Sallam) said, When a woman gives in
charity some of the foodstuff (which she has
in her home) without spoiling it, she will
receive the reward for what she has spent,
and her husband will receive the reward
because of his earning, and the storekeeper
will also have a similar reward to it. The
reward of one will not decrease the reward of
others.’ [Bukhari]
Is on th authority of Hazrat Abu Dardah (radi
Allahu anhu) that the Beloved Rasool (Sall
Allahu alaihi wa Sallam) said, ‘Allah has sent
down illness and the medicine (cure for it).
Allah has given a medicine (cure) for every
illness. Thus, you should use medication,
but do not use medication from Haraam.
[Abu Dawud]
Book
Review
This book was compiled by Mufti
Shamshaad Ahmad who transcribed some
lectures of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
Discourses of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is
a translation of this book. It is a well-known
fact that Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer
Allama Zia ul Mustafa Qaadiri Amjadi Qibla
is one of the most learned and wise Ulama
alive in this era. His wisdom, intellect and
deep knowledge is known to the ‘Men of
Learning’ and to the seekers of knowledge.
When one reads this book, you will find the
beauty of the words delivered by Huzoor
Muhadith-e-Kabeer.
The book includes lectures on very
important topics such as :
1. The Lawful Condition of Relics in The
Shariah
2. The Authority and Power of Discretion
Bestowed upon the Prophet in the Light of
the Hadith
Name of Book Discourses of Huzoor Muhadith-eKabeer (Part One)
Original Name Khutbaat-e-Muhadith-e-Kabeer
Compiler
Mufti Shamshaad Ahmad
No. of Pages
155
_________________________________
Khutbaat-e-Muhadith-e-Kabeer is a
compilation of lectures delivered by
Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer Mumtaz ul
Fuqaha Hazrat Allama Zia ul Mustafa
Qaadiri Amjadi Qibla.
3. The Critical understanding regarding the
Creation of Humans and Our
Responsibilities To one Another
4. The Mer’aj Shareef “A Miraculous
Incident”
Discourses of Huzoor Muhadith-e-Kabeer is
an excellent read and will definitely help
you in increasing your knowledge of the
Deen. You will find the vastness and indepth analysis of important issues flowing
with simplicity in these transcribed
lectures.
To read this book go to:
http://www.noori.org/products.php?prod=Disco
urses%20of%20Huzoor%20Muhadith-eKabeer&id=53
Five Powerful Tips to Ease
Morning Sickness
in Pregnancy
Some pregnant women suffer not only morning
sickness, it's often more morning, noon, and night
sickness. They feel sick all the time, and want to
crawl back into bed. Pregnant women will learn in
this article five powerful tips that will ease
morning sickness.
4. Smells can trigger morning sickness pregnancy
Another issue that can cause morning sickness
pregnancy is odors. There are steps you can take to
alleviate morning sickness pregnancy due to
smells. One hint is to let your husband change
diapers if you have other children. Cook odorneutral foods – no garlic, onions, or oily fish. Stay
away from people that have odor problems. They
can make your morning sickness pregnancy worse.
5. Positive Thinking
1. Control your blood sugar level
Alleviate morning sickness in pregnancy by
keeping your blood sugar level stable. Obviously,
sleeping is a major problem when you are trying to
regulate your blood sugar. Try to eat without
getting out of bed. Your partner will be happy to
bring food to you every morning. Take only small
bites. Try to eat a little bit, then wait to stand up.
Give your body time to get the food into your
system.
2. Watch out what you eat!
Morning sickness pregnancy is also triggered by
certain foods. Avoid foods that will spike your
blood sugar level. Foods such as processed sugars
and white flour can cause morning sickness in
pregnancy. Whole grain foods and protein are a
good alternative as they are less likely to cause
nausea.
3. Be careful with drinking too much water
Although Doctors will tell you repeatedly to drink
plenty of water, it can make morning sickness
pregnancy worse. They are trying to ensure that
dehydration doesn’t become a problem. Try some
alternatives to water. Try drinking smoothies with
a little plain yogurt with fruit mixed in. Mix the
water with a little lime or lemon. You can even try
tea – cold or hot tea very watered down. Fruits
such as melons can help with morning sickness
pregnancy. Regardless of your preference, it is
extremely important to stay hydrated. If water is
exacerbating morning sickness pregnancy, you do
need alternatives.
You can ease morning sickness pregnancy by
focusing on positive things. Remember, while you
are going through this difficult phase, you are
growing another person inside you. This is one of
the most wonderful times in your life, and the
morning sickness pregnancy will not last forever. In
a few months, a beautiful baby will come out and
your life will be more fulfilled than you could ever
imagine.
Source: The above article was taken from the net
and seemed like interesting reading. Note: This is
not a medical guide but something that seems like
healthy advice....
Dear Sisters!
During Preganancy recite
the Holy Qur’an and
Durood Shareef as much
as possible
Spend time thinking about
blessed and pious
personalities.
This will have a blessed
and positive effect on the
growing baby.
Spiritual
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Islam is a Religion which teaches modesty and
shows us how to rectify ourselves so that we may
become better people. To live a modest and
respectful life is of great importance to every
person. If one wishes to be respected in his or her
respective community, then one must live a pure,
honest and modest life. It is sad that the world has
become such a corrupt place and people have
become so immodest today that we respect those
who are known for their immodest actions and
their sinful behavior. We tend to respect people
for their wealth, power and position, instead of
respecting them for being good and modest
people.
Immodesty is something that will definitely be a
means to our destruction. The very same
immodesty has been a means of destruction for
nations and communities before us. We should try
our best to live modest and honourable lives. The
Holy Prophet of Islam (peace and salutations upon
him) said,
“Modesty is a
branch of faith.”
The meaning of this is that a truly religious person
is a person who lives a modest life. Those amongst
us today have forgotten their roots and the
importance of being examples for the future
generation. Today, adultery and fornication has
become so common that many of us do not even
think of it to be a sinful and immodest act.
People openly display sexual intimacy to one
another on streets and in the presence of their
children and sometimes even in the presents of
their parents. Consumption of alcohol is another
sinful act that leads a person to become immodest.
When a person takes in large amounts of alcohol,
he or she becomes totally intoxicated and such a
person is not even aware of their own condition.
They do not have any respect and regard for
themselves or those around them. Such people
make a spectacle of themselves and for that
moment they do not care about what they say
or do and tend not only to hurt the feelings of
those around them, but on numerous
occasions they even cause physical harm to
those who they claim to love and care for.
These are all immodest actions and are a means
to ones spiritual destruction. An immodest
person is usually a person who does not care
about what others think or feel. He feels that he
is exempt from all the ethical and moral codes
of conduct that have been put into place to
make man a better person. Such a person is of
no use to himself or to anyone else. An
immodest person is actually a person who
thrives on being immodest and thinks that it is
some kind of superior quality that he
possesses. This, in reality is not true. He does
not have a superior quality, but he has brought
himself so low that he has no standing a
community where people live modest and pure
lives.
The only place where he will find comfort and
satisfaction is in the company of those who
think and behave like he does. An immodest
person becomes so deeply caught up in his way
of life, that he openly commits sinful acts and
thinks nothing of it. In other words, he
commits adultery etc. and then publicises this
amongst his friends. In other words, he has no
remorse for sinning and does not see his
actions as sinful any longer. The Holy Prophet
of Islam (peace and salutations upon him) said,
My entire Ummah will be
forgiven except for those
immoral persons who
openly commit sins and
publicise it amongst the
people.
“Think about the way in which you live your
life. Are you living a modest life or do you
thrive on immodesty?”