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Ibn Baaz’s Tears

Ibn Baaz’s Tears

February 10, 2014 § Leave a Comment

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“He, may Allaah have mercy on him, used to cry a lot when listening to the Noble Quraan, whatever the voice of the reciter was like or however good or not so good his recitation was.

[Added some audio files to this article where the Shaikh is crying, here he was crying over hearing some verses from Surah Shooraa during one of his lessons]

And he used to cry when he would hear something from the Prophetic Sunnah.

[Here he was crying out of love for the Prophet ﷺ saying that not celebrating the Prophet's Birthday ﷺ does not mean we don't love him]

I saw him more than one time crying when he would hear the biography of a scholar mentioned in Al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah, or Tahdheeb at-Tahdheeb orSiyar A’laam an-Nubalaa.

He also used to cry when he would hear about the persecution and torture that Muslims were enduring in some countries.

When he would cry he would do so with a very faint sound, the effects would be seen on his face, or tears could be seen flowing from his eyes, he didn’t like that the voice be raised when crying.

He used to cry a lot when he would talk about his Shaikh, His Eminence Muhammad Ibn Ibrahim, may Allaah have mercy on him, in fact he wouldn’t be able to continue talking about him [and would have to stop].

He would cry a lot upon hearing something mentioning the glorification of the Quraan or the Sunnah. I remember reading the book, Al-Qawl al-Qaweem, by the Shaikh, the ’Allaamah Humood at-Tawaijiri, to him during which we came across what Shaikh Humood had said about glorifiying the Sunnah, so I looked at him and His Eminence’s tears were flowing down his cheeks.

[Here he was crying over the incident of the Ansaar's pledge of allegiance to the Prophet ﷺ]

When he would be invited somewhere as a guest, it was His Excellency’s habit to ask someone present to recite some aayahs in order to beautify the gathering[’s atmosphere], and then he would explain them—many times I would notice him crying, [and his] tears and a change in his voice.

He would cry a lot when one of the well-known scholars or someone distinguished in their service to Islaam would pass away, he cried when Shaikh Saalih al-’Ali an-Naasir passed away, and Shaikh Hamood at-Tuwaijiri, and Shaikh Saalih ibn Ghasoon, and he also cried when the Pakistani President Zia-ul-Haq passed away, may Allaah have mercy on them all.

When some of the poor and needy or some of the oppressed people would present their situations to him he would be affected by it and feel compassion and at times cry.

When he would hear news about the affliction and harshness that Muslims were facing he would cry and his voice would change.

He would cry many times when he would lead the people in prayer but he would control himself.

He would also cry when supplicating, I used to look at his face very carefully when he would supplicate at ’Arafah or at Safa and Marwah, and I would find tears flowing down his cheeks and would notice a change in his voice.

Many times he would cry during his lessons, and so would stop for a short while until what he felt had passed, but sometimes he would be overcome.

And he would cry many times upon hearing the story of the slander against Aishah [may Allaah be pleased with her], or the story of the three Companions who remained behind.

[Here is the recording of him crying over the incident of the slander of Aishah, may Allaah be pleased with her]

I used to read Al-Jawaab al-Kaafi of Ibn al-Qayyim to him during many sittings, and he would cry during some of the moving parts in the book.

Dr. Muhammad ash-Shawai’ir used to read Al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah to him and he would cry when he would hear what was written in connection to wars especially when it involved the killing of many Muslims.

And he would sometimes cry when he would hear moving poetry calling to virtue and excellence …”

[Crying at Minaa during Hajj in 1996]

[When relating the story of the death of the Prophet ﷺ]

[Reciting Surah al-Layl]

Jawaanib min Seeratil-Imaam ’Abdul-’Aziz Ibn Baaz, pp. 118-120.

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Knowing the sex of a baby

Fatwas

Fatwas > Miscellaneous Fatwas (Rabi` Al-Thany) > Knowing the sex of a baby (Part No. 2; Page No. 17) Fatwa no. 21820 Q: There is a kind of a table circulated widely among women bearing the so-called "Chinese Gender Prediction Calculator". It specifies whether the fetus is male or female through the age of the mother and the solar month in which conception took place (a copy of the paper is attached to the question). Is it possible for doctors to determine the gender of the fetus? What is the ruling on such and similar calculators? May Allah reward you with the best for benefiting Islam and Muslims. A: No one but Allah (Glorified be He) can know the gender of the fetus before it is fully formed. However, after the fetus is fully formed, its gender can be identified through medical rays, something which Allah made within the boundaries of human capability. As for determining its gender through the calculator mentioned above, it is false and groundless as it involves claiming knowledge of the Ghayb, which is known only by Allah. Moreover, such a table has to be destroyed and its circulation among people has to be banned. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions. Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' Member Member Chairman `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan Salih Al-Fawzan `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah Al Al-Shaykh Source: Fatwas of the Permanent Committee

Receiving a Social Security subsidy

Fatwas

Fatwas > Miscellaneous Fatwas (Rabi` Al-Thany) > Receiving a Social Security subsidy (Part No. 23; Page No. 479) Social Security Fatwa no. 164 Q: In 1383 A.H., I applied to receive a Social Security subsidy as I was providing for a family of four and was going through difficult financial times. I was granted a monthly subsidy and now my sons are grown up and my daughters have married. I now support my wife and myself from a business that produces some income. Is it permissible for me to receive the subsidy given by Social Security? Please advise, may Allah grant you success! A: If the case is as you have mentioned in your question, that when you were in financial difficulties you applied for Social Security to help you support your wife and young children, the money you received from the Social Security in this case was Halal (lawful). Since your children are now grown up and married and you have none to support but your wife, you are allowed to take the amount of money given by Social Security that suffices you and your wife. This is only if your children do not have enough to support themselves, in addition to yourself and your wife. But if they do, they are obliged to support you and their mother. You are not allowed to take the subsidy given by Social Security if your children can provide for you and your wife through their monthly or daily wages. (Part No. 23; Page No. 480) It is incumbent upon them to support you and your wife, if you do not have what suffices you and her. May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions! Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' Member Member Deputy Chairman `Abdullah ibn Sulayman Ibn Mani` `Abdullah ibn `Abdul-Rahman ibn Ghudayyan `Abdul-Razzaq `Afify Source: Fatwas of the Permanent Committee

Why the Sphinx was not demolished when the Muslims entered Egypt ?

Why the Sphinx was not demolished when the Muslims entered Egypt ? – Explained by Shaykh Salih Fawzan

Feb 5, 2014ByAbdurRahman.Orgin Picture Making,Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzaan,Tawheed & ShirkNo CommentsTags: demolish,Egypt, Muslims,pyramids, sphinx

Question:

May Allah grant you good O noble Shaykh. What was the position of the Companions during the time of Umar—may Allah be pleased with them—concerning the statues and monuments present in Egypt during this present time?

Shaykh Fawzan:

Initially these objects were not worshipped, they were merely ruins, the tombs of the Pharaohs; they were not idols. These tombs of the Pharaohs were built upon their graves. Thus this was a matter of construction over the tombs, they were not worshipped.

Also removing them is very difficult. The Companions did not have the ability to remove the Sphinx, it is a mountain; they did not have the ability to do this.

Also there are those who say during the era of the Companions it was buried and covered with sand, and it was not visible.

Smashing statues is clear in the Book of Allah the Exalted. Ibrahim peace be upon him smashed the idols and the Messenger of Allah peace be upon him—when he conquered Mecca—smashed the idols which were inside the Kaabah and those outside of Mecca.

Destroying idols is obligatory upon the Muslims if they have the ability, if they are able to do this. Also this issue is not restricted to statues, it also relates to the structures over graves; the shrines which are now being worshipped instead of Allah. They come first, and they are destroyed. This is based upon the statement of the Prophet peace be upon him:

لاَ تَدَعَ قَبْرًا مُشْرِفًا إِلاَّ سَوَّيْتَهُ
Do not leave any grave elevated without leveling it. (Collected by Tirmidi 1049)

Thus do not limit it to only destroying statues, rather statues are destroyed and graves are destroyed also. Remove the structures which have lamps and writings on them and make the graves ordinary such that they do not draw attention. As for destroying the statues while the shrines remain, this is inadequate and does not meet the required objective. This does not meet the required goal.

Translated by Rasheed ibn Estes Barbee
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Ruling on women advertising their desire to marry in newspapers

Fatwas

Fatwas > Miscellaneous Fatwas (Rabi` Al-Thany) > Ruling on women advertising their desire to marry in newspapers The first question of Fatwa no. 17930 Q 1: What is the ruling on women advertising in newspapers and magazines their descriptions seeking marriage? A: A woman advertising her desire to marry in newspapers and magazines and listing her descriptions conflicts with chastity, modesty and decency. It is not a Muslim custom at all. Thus, it is obligatory to refrain from doing it. Furthermore, it conflicts with the responsibility of her Waliy (a legally accountable person acting for a woman seeking marriage) through whose approval she may be given in marriage. (Part No. 18; Page No. 41) May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions! Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' Member Member Member Member Chairman Bakr Abu Zayd `Abdul-`Aziz Al Al-Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz Source: Fatwas of the Permanent Committee

Sesame seeds nutrition facts

Sesame seeds nutrition facts

One of the first oil seeds known to humankind, sesame seeds are used in culinary as well as in traditional medicines for their nutritive, preventive, and curative properties. Its oil seeds are sources for some phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber with potent anti-cancer as well as health promoting properties.

Sesame plant is a tall annual herb of the Pedaliaceae family, which grows extensively in Asia, particularly in Burma, China, and India. It is also one of the chief commercial crops in Nigeria, Sudan and Ethiopia. Its scientific name: Sesamum indicum.

White sesame in a bowl.	Brown and black sesame seeds.

The plant requires well-drained sandy soil and tropical environment to flourish. It grows to about 5 feet tall and bears plenty of pink-white foxglove type flowers. The pods appear soon containing white, brown, or black seeds depending up on the cultivar type, arranged in rows inside. Each pod (2-5 cm in length) is a long rectangular box like capsule with deep grooves on its sides. A single pod (1 to 3 inches in length) may contain up to 100 or more seeds.

Sesame seeds are small, almost oblate in shape featuring pleasant nutty flavor and high oil content.

Health benefits of sesame seeds

• Delicious, crunchy sesame seeds are widely considered healthful foods. 100 g of seeds provide 573 calories. Although, much of its calorie comes from fats, sesame contains several notable health-benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for wellness.
• The seeds are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acid oleic acid, which comprise up to 50% fatty acids in them. Oleic acid helps to lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which is rich in mono-unsaturated fats help to prevent coronary artery disease and stroke by favoring healthy lipid profile.
• The seeds are an also very valuable source of dietary proteins with fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth, especially in children. Just 100 g of seeds provide about 18 g of protein (32% of daily-recommended values).
• In addition, sesame seeds contain health benefiting compounds such as sesamol (3, 4-methylene-dioxyphenol), sesaminol, furyl-methanthiol, guajacol (2-methoxyphenol), phenylethanthiol and furaneol, vinylguacol and decadienal. Sesamol and sesaminol are phenolic anti-oxidants. Together, these compounds help stave off harmful free radicals from the human body.
• Sesame is among the seeds rich in quality vitamins and minerals. They are very good sources of B-complex vitamins such as niacin, folic acid, thiamin (vitamin B1), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and riboflavin.
• 100 g of sesame contains 97 µg of folic acid, about 25% of recommended daily intake. Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis. When given to expectant mothers during the peri-conception period, it may prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
• Niacin is another B-complex vitamin found abundantly in sesame. About 4.5 mg or 28% of daily-required levels of niacin is provided by just 100 g of seeds. Niacin helps reduce LDL-cholesterol levels in the blood. In addition, it enhances GABA activity inside the brain, which in turn helps reduce anxiety and neurosis.
• The seeds are incredibly rich sources of many essential minerals. Calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and copper are especially concentrated in sesame seeds. Many of these minerals have a vital role in bone mineralization, red blood cell production, enzyme synthesis, hormone production, as well as regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle activities.

Just a hand full of sesame a day provides enough recommended levels of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins and protein.

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients:

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), whole, dried,
Nutritional value per 100 g.
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	573 Kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	23.45 g	18%
Protein	17.73 g	32%
Total Fat	49.67 g	166%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	11.8 g	31%
Vitamins
Folates	97 µg	25%
Niacin	4.515 mg	28%
Pantothenic acid	0.050 mg	1%
Pyridoxine	0.790 mg	61%
Riboflavin	0.247 mg	19%
Thiamin	0.791 mg	66%
Vitamin A	9 IU	<1 td="">
Vitamin C	0	0%
Vitamin E	0.25 mg	2%
Electrolytes
Sodium	11 mg	1%
Potassium	468 mg	10%
Minerals
Calcium	975 mg	98%
Copper	4.082 mg	453%
Iron	14.55 mg	182%
Magnesium	351 mg	88%
Manganese	2.460 mg	107%
Phosphorus	629 mg	90%
Selenium	34.4 µg	62.5%
Zinc	7.75 mg	70%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	5 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	0 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	0 µg	--

Selection and storage

Sesames are readily available in the spice stores all around the year. You may choose from whole, husked or air-dried seeds in the stores. There may be black, brown, yellow or white color seeds packed in air-seal packs as well as in bulk bins. Husked seeds appear white. 

Sesame contains more of unsaturated fats hence should be stored in airtight containers to avoid them turn rancid. At home, place them in cool dark place. Properly stored dry seeds generally stay fresh for several months. Store hulled "white" seeds always in the refrigerator.

Avoid old, offensive smelling (rancid) seeds.

Culinary uses

Sesame seeds have a delicate nutty flavor. Their flavor indeed becomes more pronounced once they are gently roasted under low flame just for few minutes.

Sesame seeds are used liberally in cooking. The seeds ground with olive or any other vegetable oil to make a semi-solid, flavorful paste, which is then added to different cuisine.

• Dry, roasted sesame seeds and vegetable oil are ground into a thin light brown color paste known astahini. Tahini is one of the main ingredients in famous middle-eastern dip, hummus.
• Dry fried seeds sprinkled over toasts, biscuits, breads, cakes, salads, stir fries etc.
• The seeds are largely used in the manufacture ofmargarine in Europe.
• The seeds are used in many traditional south-Indian sweet delicacies, often mixed with roasted peanuts, almonds, and jaggery.
• Roasted and crushed seeds often sprinkled over salads, desserts, particularly sundaes and other ice cream based preparations.
• Gomashio is a Japan's specialty, which uses ground sesame seeds.
• Sesame oil obtained from the seeds is one of the most sought after cooking oil in Malaysia, Indonesia and southern states of rural India.

Safety profile

Sesame seed allergy is a kind of hypersensitivity reaction in some sensitive individuals. Generally, the reactions include hives, dermatitis and itching. Sometimes the disease manifestation may be severe and may lead to serious physical symptoms like vomiting, pain abdomen, swelling of lips and throat leading to breathing difficulty, chest congestion, and death. It is, therefore, sesame products may be avoided as food in these individuals. (Medical Disclaimer).