AL-AHKDARI TRANSLATED BY IMAM SAIDY (OSLO NORWAY)

BIOGRAPHY

We want to thank Imam Ibrahim Saidy of Norway for his contributions to this website. Imam Saidy is the Imam of masjid attawwabin (oslo Norway).

FASTING IN RAMADHAAN: A FEW BASIC RULES (PART-1)

Fasting linguistically simply means to abstain from something. The Shar’i (Islamic; legal) meaning however, is to abstain from food, drink and intimate relations (as between spouses) from the rise of dawn to sunset with the proper intension.

Fasting is of great importance in Islam. Hence Allah has made it one of the Five Pillars of the Religion. It is therefore, obligatory in the month of Ramadhaan with its own special conditions.

For fasting to be obligatory on a person three basic conditions must be fulfilled.

• Islam: since fasting is not obligatory on a non-Muslim.

• Maturity (Responsibility): by this it is meant the Muslim should be adult and sane of mind.

• Ability; physical and Shar’i: by physical ability it is meant one who is not disabled from fasting by an incurable illness and by Shar’i it is meant one who is not legally inhibited form fasting such as a woman in menstruation of post-natal bleeding.

For fasting to be sound and acceptable the conditions must also be fulfilled:

• Islam: hence the fasting of a disbeliever cannot be acceptable.

• Sanity and Maturity: hence the fasting of a mentally deranged person or a minor cannot be acceptable for the lack of proper intension. The fasting of a child however, who has reached the age of discernment is acceptable.

• Freedom from Inhibitions to Fasting: these are menstruation, post-natal hemorrhage, fainting or insanity that last the whole day.

5. The Obligations of Sawm: these are two:

6. Ethics of Sawm:

• Hastening the Iftar (breaking of Fast): It is an established Sunna of the Prophet (S.A.W.) to break the fast immediately after sunset. It is also recommended to break the Fast with dates or with a glass of water before anything else.

• As-Suhoor (Pre-dawn meal): This is done by at least eating something or drinking a little right before Fajr. The Prophet (S.A.W.) has said, “Eat Suhoor as there is a blessing in Suhoor.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

• Delaying the Suhoor: This is to eat Suhoor up to just a few minutes before Fajr. The Prophet (S.A.W.) has said, “My Umma shall be at peace for as long as they hasten the Iftar and delay the Suhoor.” (Ahmad)

• Shunning Indecent Speech: The fasting Muslim should especially avoid abusive speech, lying, backbiting, malicious gossip, etc. The Prophet (S.A.W.) has said, “Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it then Allah has no need for them to give up their food and drink.” (All Six except Muslim)

• Charitability, Quran Recitation and E’etikaf (seclusion in the Masjid for worship and devotion especially in the last ten days and nights of Ramadhaan as the Prophet (S.A.W.) used to do).

forwarded by IBRAHIM SAIDY IMAM – DARU SALAAM ISLAMIC CENTRE
(MASJID ATTAWWAABIN)
OSLO – NORWAY

GAMO RALEIGH 2008 Saturday August 16th 2008 By Imam Muntaha faye

Islaminthegambia.com will broadcast the audio/video contents of the 2008 Raleigh Gamo. This event was attended by mulims from all over the United States.

The imam preached about unity within the islamic society and the different tarikha`s (eg.Tijaniya,mouridism ..). The imam further explains that all the tarikha`s are pointing in the same direction, which is the direction of Allah. He later prayed for chieckh Assan cisse (passed on thursday) and then closed with explaining the history of the prophet.

The imam of Medina Baye in Kaolack, Sheikh Hassan Cisse, died early Thursday morning at the age of nearly 63 years (May Allah Bestow his Kindness and him), Imam Hassan was well known as a scholar of Islam and has devoted all his life spreading tarîqa Tidiane, throughout the world and the fight for child protection. Hassan Cisse, was born December 4, 1945 in Kaolack, He memorized the Koran at the age of 10 years. He completed his secondary education in Senegal before travelling to Egypt where he obtained his degree in Islamic studies and literature at Ain Shams. His academic training is sanctioned by an MA in philosophy achieved in 1974 in Oxford coupled with a postgraduate thesis on Islamic studies in the USA.

We want to extend our condolenses to the Shiekh`s family (The nyassene family) and the whole islamic ummah.

Parents should send their children to a Madrasa to give the child guidance to be a good Muslim. They should make sure the child knows how to read the Qur’an well and has good knowledge of Islam. A child should develop a thirst for knowledge through listening, observing, reading and interacting with others. Children should be taught how to read the holy Qur’an and Hadith at an early age so that they develop the love for it when they’re older. They should be taught good morals, good characters, good Islamic knowledge and proper Islamic behavior.

Allah has not only given parents responsibilities but He has given them rights as well. He has given them the right of disciplining or punishing their children when they do something wrong. Parents have the right to punish their boys who are ten years and older if they don’t read their salah at the appropriate times. When a child misbehaves, a parent should first teach and make sure the child understands that what they did was wrong and if the child doesn’t understand and misbehaves again parents have the right to punish the child.

Rajab marks the beginning of the spiritual season of every believer ending with the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with the Eid Al Fitr. These three months are unmatched in their importance. Praise be to the Almighty and thanks to Him for granting us yet another opportunity to cleanse ourselves of our sins and oversights.

“ Rajab is a great month of Allah, unmatched by any other month in the respect and significance (accorded to it); war with the infidels during this month is prohibited; Verily, Rajab is Allah’s month, Sha’aban my month and Ramadan the month of my Ummah; whosoever fasts a day in the month of Rajab will be granted the great reward of Ridwan (an angel in heaven); the wrath of Allah shall be distanced and a door of the Hell shall be closed.”
Fasting is one of the most recommended acts during this spiritual season. It becomes Wajib during the month of Ramadan, but is highly recommended during the months of Rajab and Sha’baan. As will be noted from the Hadith above and others to follow, fasting, be it for only one day during these months, is rewarded with untold bounties. Hadrat Salmaan Farsi narrates that the Final messenger of Allah (SAW) said that there is a day in the month of Rajab on which if a person fasts and does Qiyaamul Lail (night vigil ) on that night, he will receive rewards like a person who fasts for 100 years and does Qiyaamul Lail for nights of 100 years. This night is the night of the 27th (Rajab) and the day of the 27th (Rajab). This is the day on which Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was appointed to Messengerhood, (Ghuniyatut Talibeen, Tarteeb Shareef page 781). Imam Kazim(as) is reprted to have said "Rajab is (the name of) a River inparadise that is whiter than milk & sweeter than honey.Allah will allow one to drink from this river if he fasts for even one day in this month.

President Jammeh has called on the Supreme Islamic Council (SIC) to put its house in order and advanced a one week (with effect from last week Thursday) ultimatum for it to regulate the apparent Islamic differences in the country.

Sexual intercourse during the period of fast (Dawn to sun set) not only invalidates the fast but involves an additional penalty as well. The penalty is to set a slave free. If this is not available or possible one must fast an additional period of 60 continuous days. If one is not able to,then he must feed sixty poor persons one average meal each

Whoever breaks the fast of one day of Ramadan, without a valid excuse or (not due to) illness,fasting forever will not make up for it(ie,the missed day) even if he/she did fast it" (Al-Bukhari)

If an adult person has not fasted regularly in over 6 years, but wants to start fasting regularly from now on.. is he /she required to fast all the days that they missed all those years, or can she just start fresh and continue from there.. especially since they may not remember when it was they last fasted. what is the Rule?

O believers,fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you, perchance you will guard yourself against evil. Fast a certain number of days but if any one of you is ill or on a journey let them fast a similar number of days later on; and for those that find it extremely difficult to fast,there is a ranson;the feeding of a poor man. He that does good of his own account shall be rewarded; but to fast is better for you, if you but knew it.

The month of Ramadhan is the month in which the Quran was revealed, a book of guidance with proofs of guidance distinguishing right from wrong. Therefore whoever of you is well in that month.let him fast. But he who is ill or on a journey shall fast similar number of days later on.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once had several coins that he asked his wife to distribute in charity. But due to the Prophet's illness at the time, she did not have an opportunity to give out the coins. When the Prophet learned of this, he asked for the coins, placed them in his hand, and then said: "What would God's Prophet think if he were to meet God, who is Great and Glorious, while (still) possessing these?" - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 586 The Prophet also said: "Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 604 The Prophet also said: "Every act of goodness is charity." - Sahih Muslim, Hadith 496

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Charity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day the sun rises." He was then asked: "From what do we give charity every day?" The Prophet answered: "The doors of goodness are many...enjoining good, forbidding evil, removing harm from the road, listening to the deaf, leading the blind, guiding one to the object of his need, hurrying with the strength of one's legs to one in sorrow who is asking for help, and supporting the feeble with the strength of one's arms--all of these are charity prescribed for you." He also said: "Your smile for your brother is charity." - Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 98

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Shall I guide you to the best (form of) charity? It is to provide for your daughter when she (returns) to you (because of divorce or other circumstances) and has no one but you to provide for her." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1296

El Hadj Malick Sy (R.A) or Maodo was born in 1855 in Gaya in the kingdom Walo, Ousmane and Fawade Wélé. He Later, stayed in the Djolof Sine for the purposes of islamic studies. His contact with the Fouta allowed him to discover the Tidianya through numerous marabouts who initiated this doctrine. He also had relations with the Moroccan city of Fés which is the resting place Sidi Ahmed Al Tidiani, founder of the brotherhood. At the age of 34, he went on pilgrimage to Mecca and on his return he settled first in St. Louis and then in Tivaouane in 1902 where he built a large mosque before making the city the capital of the brotherhood Tidiane. His spiritual radiance, availability , simple and direct contacts with all believers irrespective of their social hierarchy attracted many disciples from Senegal and elsewhere.

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RESPONSE TO THE PREDESTINATION QUESTION

We have recieved several responses about the predestination question. Just want to thank Mr. Sey for bringing up the issue and also thank the contributors for their commitment to islam.

AUGUST 15th and 16th 2008
QUESTION ABOUT PREDESTINATION(QADR)

Pa Modou Sey (Indonesia) A young Gambian muslim have a question about predestination . This question was posted on islaminthgambia.com`s discussion board on facebook. Please email us if you have answer this question (islaminthegambia@hotmail.com)

With due respect and blessings to our oustazs and Imams.... I wish to call upon them to shed more light on the above topic... is like sometimes am a bit confused about the above. Its said in our holy scriptures ( The HoLY QURAN AND HADITH) that EVERYTHING HAS BEEN PREPLANNED BY GOD BEFORE AM CREATED... IMPLYING THAT WHETHER I WILL DO GOOD OR BAD HAS BEEN DIVINELY WRITTEN IN THE HEAVENS BY ALMIGHTY ALLAH SUBHANA HU WATA ALA...THEN HOW COMES I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WRONGDOING???

Islaminthegambia.com have created a group on the facebook (social website). Since the creation of the group ,the group have obtained 65 members. The importance of the facebook group is to remind young people about our deen and Allah. If you are a member of facebook,please join the group and recieve updates about the site and up coming events.

Those who are able to shoulder the responsibilities of marriage are urged by God to get married. Marriage is entered into by a contract of offer and acceptance drawn by mutual consent of the bridegroom or his representative and the guardian or representative of the bride in the presence of two witness. Marriage is usually contracted in a ceremony gathering.

To dowry,which must according to sunna be a reasonable ,belongs to the wife. The wife also has the right to get it all before the marriage is consummated.However, a part of it may be deferred and paid later. In this case the deferred part becomes a debt which the wife get upon divorce or upon the husband`s death. Incase of the wife`s death, the unpaid path goes to her heirs. In certain circumstances a man can have four wives at the same time provided he is just dealing with them.

while the sunnites consider mut`a or temporary marriage as illegal, the shiites practice it. The marriage of the muhallil(who temporarily marries a divorced wife to make it possible for her to go back to her husband) is illegal because it is temporary.

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GAMO ATLANTA 2008 - IMAM BI SECKA

April 19th 2008, with the leadership of Imam Bi Secka, muslims in Altanta celebrated the birth of the Prophet (S.A.W). This event was withnessed and attended by deligations from different states including , kansas,raleigh,maryland and more. The event was well organised symbolising the unification of the different tarikha`s and muslims in Altanta. During the event , the imam was given a sum of $8500 by the women of atlanta for his fare to the holy city of mecca. The imam of Atlanta thanked the whole community for making the event a success especially the women of atlanta.
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Tobaski in the Gambia was celebrated on thursday the 20th of December by all Gambians.The muslim community in Gambia was very happy of the unanimous decision to celebrate 2008`s eid on the same day. An islaminthegambia.com`s representative who was in Gambia during this important ceremony recorded the whole event on video and will be broadcasted on islaminthegambia TV. The imam of pipeline Imam Mass Jah preached about unity within our family and the country ,he also prayed for the muslims and the whole nation. Amongst the elders who attended the eid was the former president of the Gambia (sir dawda kairaba jawara).

On saturday febuary 2nd 2008 muslims around Gambia and Senegal gathered in Medina Sering Mass kah village to pay respect to shiekh mass kah (a great islamic scholar and spritual leader ). The event was celebrated with the recitation the holy quran,followed by an afternoon conference by oustass Tijan Kah, and late night Gamo (night of the prophet S.A.W) by Sering Mybe Kah. The current kalipha sering modou kabirr kah preached about the unification within the muslim families and has advise muslims to respect their daily prayers,help thier parents and the needy. Islaminthegambia.com want to thank Chendu talla for his efforts in recording the whole event . The recordings will be broadcasted soon.

Islamic forum, a program that is broadcasted live on Radio Gambia every friday with the leadership of Imam Masohna Kah is a program that enlightens the Gambian muslims about Islam .This program is found to be very educative and important. We have obtained a few tapes and please listen to the selected topics and email us your feed back at islaminthegambia@hotmail.com.

ISLAM IN THE GAMBIA

Islam is the majority religion of The Gambia, with around 90% of the population being Muslims. However, some popular religions practices diverge from mainstream Islam, with a system of marabout societies being very common. There is no Shi'ite following in the country, but there is a small Ahmadiyya community.

Among Allah's blessings upon man is that He made him a thoughtful and sane being and created a tongue for him... The Messenger of Allah [s] says: "Blessed is the man who speaks good and is triumphant; or keeps silent in the face of evil and is secure".[11] Among Allah's blessings upon man is that He made him a thoughtful and sane being and created a tongue for him. He made him able to utter sounds and clarify what he wants through the words which he speaks. He has only to speak to let people know what he wants. Thus, we should thank Allah for the blessings which He bestowed upon us. We should use our speech in useful ways; not to speak but goodness. For example, if we are in a meeting or a gathering and want to speak with people, or any discussion comes up then we should first think what we want to say and choose which words to use. If we can offer useful counsel to people or offer advice, we should speak in such a way to make others want to listen. Hence your words will be acceptable to Allah and the people because your speech is beneficial in guiding towards goodness or reconciling people, or teaching useful knowledge, and will increase the love of people to each other.

If we say a word of goodness we will get Allah's reward and the love and respect of the people and so we will be triumphant. As our glorious Prophet Muhammad [s] says: If man is not able to say something useful, he should keep silent from bad words and his silence will keep him far from Allah's wrath and from the harm which might befall him as a result of saying bad words. Whoever does evil deeds to people, people will surely confront him with evil too. And certainly, if you speak bad words it may cause you problems and harm and make you regret and wish you had kept silent and had not spoken. Consequently, our Holy Prophet Muhammad [s] educates us with good manners saying: Either you speak a useful and good word, or be silent which is better for you than speaking evil words. In Summary Among the best characteristics of a Muslim is to speak only the words of goodness and reconciliation.It is better to remain silent if you cannot speak the word of goodness.Whoever does not keep a check on his tongue will regret it.For those who do good is good (reward) and even more than that.

Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing to do with the extremely grave events which have come to be associated with their faith.

Imam Ratib Cherno Kah and Alhagie Yahaya Jammeh

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