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Subject: questions Author: imad [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 14:51:08 10/28/02 Mon Author Host/IP: host213-1-117-94.in-addr.btopenworld.com/213.1.117.94 salam, i was wondering, when you are reading namaz and when you go down and start reading (translation, i witness there is one god and one god only) and we place put one finger up, do we put the finger up because we are saying there is one god and one god only or somebody told me we put it up because it is to shun the shaitan away...which is correct? also, in terms of marriage, what should one do if the parents of the girl do not wish for the girl to get married to somebody she loves, even though he is very good and religious person and is a good influence on her? but is not extremely wealthy or his parents are no longer together? what should one do if they are in strong in their beliefs of islam and other people around them like family, are not? even though they might try to preach to them bu the others do not want to hear? thank you [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: questions Author: Laila Nasheeba [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:58:51 10/28/02 Mon Author Host/IP: dhcp024-210-245-129.woh.rr.com/24.210.245.129 As Salaamu Alaikoum, Praise be to Allah. First of all we encourage you to join the website and participate in the LIVE classes to learn the basics of your religion. In regards to the finger when making tashahud, there are 3 ways it can be done..you can raise the finger at the beginning of reciting the tashahud and keep it raised to the taslim. You can raise the finger and bend it, or you can raise the finger and move it up and down. All 3 ways are acceptable: Reported Numair al-Khaza'i, "I saw the Messenger of Allah sitting in the prayer with his forearm along his right thigh. His index finger was raised, curved (or bent) a little, and he was supplicating." This is related by Ahmad, Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah and Ibn Khuzaimah with a good chain. Ibn 'Umar reported that when the Prophet sat for the tashahud, he would place his left hand on his left knee and his right hand upon his right knee, and he would form a ring like (fifty-three) and point with his index finger. In another narration it is reported, "He would close his hand and point with his index finger." (Related by Muslim.) Wa'il ibn Hajr reported that the Prophet would place his left palm on his left thigh and knee. He would place the end of his right elbow upon his right thigh and would then close his right hand, forming a circle. In another narration it states, "He would make a circle with his middle finger and thumb and point with his index finger. Then he would raise his finger, and (Wa'il) saw him moving it to make supplications." (Related by Ahmad.) In regards to what to do if a girls wali doesnt want her to marry a man, she is encouraged in Islam to listen to her wali, but if he has no valid reason to not allow her to marry then she can consult with an Imam and have him talk to her wali. In regards to family not pracitising Islam, all you can do is warn them and remind them but you are not held accountable for what they do. Make duaa for them and keep warning and reminding them. AND ALLAH KNOWS BEST Laila Nasheeba