A publication of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN (Council of Muslim Theologians) July 2014/Ramadaan 1435A publication of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN (Council of Muslim Theologians) July 2014/Ramadaan 1435

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Ramadaan is the month of blessings; a month full of opportunities, benefits and blessings for Muslims around the world. It is also a great month to get the little ones introduced to. Teaching kids about Islam is the duty of every parent. Just because children aren't old enough to fast doesn't mean they should not know about Ramadaan and the concept of fasting in Islam.

Every parent should include their children in Ramadaan activities so that they can learn about their religion from an early age. Here are eight things every parent should tell their kids about Ramadaan:

Ramadaan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This opens up a great opportunity to teach our children about the Islamic calendar, when it began and what are the months in it.

Fasting is one of the most important duties of Ramadaan. Fasting is made Fard (compulsory) on every healthy adult and such people shouldn't skip the fasting. One has to refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset as well as to stay away from all sorts of sins and bad deeds while fasting, and even after that.

Ramadaan is the very month when Allah Ta’ala revealed the Quran. This increases the significance of this month and makes it the month to recite Quran in abundance.

In Ramadaan, the reward for all kinds of prayers (Dua, Salaah etc.) is increased by 7000 percent. Thus, there is no

1. Ramadaan is the Ninth Month of the Islamic Calendar

2. What is Fasting?

3. The Month Quran Was Revealed to the World

4. Reward of Good Deeds Increased by 7000%

reason to skip even a single prayer and those who don't earn a great amount of reward in this month are indeed unfortunate.

Lailatul Qadr, which is also known as the Night of Power also comes in the month of Ramadaan. This night is more significant than a thousand months which is why Muslims pray extensively on this night. Doing so can lead to salvation on the Day of Judgement.

Lailatul Jaaiza is the night preceding Eid-ul-Fitr. This night is also called or known as the Night of Reward. The prayers of all the Muslims who performed Salaah, Tarawih, observed fasting, gave charity etc. in the month of Ramadaan are accepted on this night.

Children should be taught in their early childhood that giving charity is highly encouraged in Islam. All of us who are financially stable, or even if we are not but we can give charity every once in a while, should provide aid to our Muslim brothers. We can provide financial help to the helpless or physical aid, depending on the circumstances.

is determined by the sighting of the new moon. There are moon-watching committees all over the world to ensure that there is no confusion about the sighting of the moon. Once the crescent moon is seen, the news of the commencement of Ramadaan is announced via the Masaajid and public media.

5. Lailatul Qadr (The Night of power)

6. What is Lailatul Jaaiza?

7. Importance of Charity in Islam

8. The Moon Sighting

May Allah Ta’ala bless our Ummah with a sp i r i tua l ly upl i f t ing Ramadaan and a joyous Eid.

The start of Ramadaan

Adapted from islam.ru

8 THINGS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT RAMADAAN8 THINGS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT RAMADAAN

Communities across South Africa are facing an increasing epidemic of beggars. Hardly do you pass an intersection except with a few individuals requesting hand-outs. While some beggars turn away with a shake of the head, others will persist to the point of harassment.

Islam encourages charity, generosity and kindness, but at the same time strongly discourages begging. Rasulullah r has stated,

(Abu Dawud)

In another Hadith, Rasulullah r states,

(Tirmizi)

Once an Ansaari came to Rasulullah r asking for assistance. Rasulullah r enquired, “Is there nothing in your home?” The Ansaari replied, “Yes we have a saddle blanket that we cover ourselves with and that we lay down for sleeping, and a wooden container from which we drink water.” Rasulullah r then instructed that Ansaari to bring those two items. When he arrived with them, Rasulullah r held them in his hand and said, “Who will purchase these?” One Sahaabi said, “I will take them for one Dirham (silver coin).” Rasulullah r asked again, “Who will double or triple this price?” Another Sahaabi said, “I will take them for two Dirhams.” Rasulullah r then sold him the items and took the two Dirhams. He then gave the Dirhams to the Ansaari and instructed, “Purchase food for one Dirham and give it your family. Purchase an axe head with the other and bring it to me.” The Sahaabi brought the axe head and Rasulullah r fitted the handle on with his own hands. He then told the Ansaari, “Go, cut wood and sell it and return after fifteen days.” The Ansaari then came (after fifteen days) and he had earned ten Dirhams from which he purchased clothing and food. Rasulullah r then remarked,

(Abu Dawud)

Islam as a religion is always about uplifting and empowering people. We need to consider seriously the manner in which we discharge our charity and whether it is helping to empower people or is it increasing the beggars in our society. An Aalim

“Whoever is afflicted by poverty and then turns to people for assistance, his poverty will never end, but whoever is afflicted by poverty and turns to Allah for assistance, soon will Allah provide for him, immediately or after some time.”

“Begging is not permitted for the wealthy, nor for those able to earn. It is only permitted for the one in desolate poverty or for the one with overwhelming debt. And whoever begs to increase his wealth, it will be scars that will line his face on the Day of Resurrection and boiling stones that he will eat in Hell. So whoever wishes may take less and whoever wishes may take more.”

“This is better for you than having to appear on the Day of Resurrection with your begging as scars on your face!”

from Soweto recently remarked that our contributions are creating “Instant Hijaabis”; women with no affiliation to Islam that are now suddenly in cloak and scarf to receive hand-outs from the Muslim community. It is worth noting that while the religious sites of other faiths are generally free from beggars, our Masaajid and Eidgah entrances are lined with beggars.

Generosity and kindness is something to be proud of, creating a society of beggars is not. Consider carefully whether your generosity is helping our society grow or is it producing the reverse. The money that we daily pull out of our pockets will find more value if invested in programmes that put people on their feet rather than allow them to live of others.

At the same time, remember the Quranic verse, “And as for the beggar, then do not scold (him/her).” If we do not give, do not insult and criticize. Be decent and civil in our refusal.

Islam takes us away from begging and towards self-sufficiency. It removes us from reliance on others towards self-determination. It eradicates worthlessness and grants dignity. Our actions should mirror the same.

ARE WE CREATING A SOCIETY OF BEGGARS?ARE WE CREATING A SOCIETY OF BEGGARS?

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The Jamiat will be distributing Milk this Ramadaan to our suffering brethren in Syria. Our target is to provide milk for every day of Ramadaan to a refugee camp of 4000 Syrians. A litre of milk costs approximately R12.50.

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It is only through the grace of Allah Ta’ala that the Jamiat has successfully completed its second phase of the Syria Relief Project. A total of was spent assisting homeless Syrian refugees with durable, hard wearing, waterproof, spacious and comfortable tents for 642 families on the Turkish/Syrian border area of Killis city in the South of Turkey. The Jamiatul Ulama KZN team together with the Ameer of the Jamiat personally oversaw the completion of this project.

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Q. What is the status of Sehri in Ramadaan?

Q. Is it okay to use toothpaste or toothpowder whilst fasting?

Q. Does the use of an injection break the fast?

Q. Does the use of a drip break the fast?

Q. Can I have a blood test done whilst fasting?

Q. Does a woman have to keep qadha of fasts missed due to menstruation?

Q. Does vomiting break the fast?

Q. I need to insert medication into my eye on a daily basis. What is the status of my fast?

Q. If I have a wet dream whilst fasting is my fast still valid?

Q. Is a fasting woman allowed to breastfeed her baby?

Q. I have a terminal illness and am unable to fast. How do I compensate for the missed fasts?

Q. I am writing exams during Ramadaan and find it difficult to concentrate. Can I delay my fast until after Ramadaan?

A. Sehri is a Sunnah practice. Rasulullah r is reported to have said, "Partake of Sehri, for verily there is barakah (blessings) in Sehri." (Bukhari)

A. It is reprehensible (makrooh) to do so. (Jawaahirul Fiqh)

A. An injection does not nullify the fast. (Fataawa Raheemiya) However if medicine is injected directly into the stomach or brain, the fast would break.

A. It does not. (Fataawa Mahmoodiya)

A. Yes, you could do so provided that it does not weaken you whereby fasting becomes difficult.

A. Yes, Sayyidatuna A'isha j reports from Rasulullah r that a menstruating woman will keep the qadha of missed fasts. There is no qadha for Salaah missed during menses. (I'laaus Sunan)

A. The fast is only broken if one induces vomiting and thereafter vomited a mouthful of vomit. (Hindiyyah)The definition of “mouthful (vomit)” is that which one cannot hold back in one's mouth without difficulty.

A. Inserting medication into the eye, whether liquid or non-liquid, does not nullify the fast. (Hindiyya)

A. Yes, the fast is still valid. (Shaami)

A. Yes, this is permissible. It will not invalidate the fast.

A. People who are permanently unable to fast may compensate for the fast by discharging Fidya to poor Muslims. The amount of Fidya is the same as Sadaqatul Fitr. This money may not be discharged before Ramadaan.

A. It is not permissible to do so. Keep your fast and pray to Allah Ta'ala to make it easy for you. (Fataawa Raheemiya)

RAMADAAN Q&ARAMADAAN Q&A

Sadaqatul Fitr as per Hanafi Mazhab in KZN is R17.00

Sadaqatul Fitr as per Shafi Mazhab in KZN is R24.00

for 1435 / 2014

Sadaqatul Fitr as per Hanafi Mazhab in KZN is R17.00

Sadaqatul Fitr as per Shafi Mazhab in KZN is R24.00

for 1435 / 2014

“ The fast remains suspended between the heavens and the earth until fitrah is discharged.” (Targheeb)

Q. Does the usage of an asthma pump break my fast?

Q. Is it compulsory on an expectant mother or a nursing mother to fast? Are they required to fast after Ramadaan if she has the missed fasts or can she just pay the Fidyah?

Q. Does smoking invalidate one's fast?

Q. Is it permissible for a female to insert medicine into her private part whilst fasting?

Q. How is Kaffaarah fulfilled?

A. It is advisable for asthmatics to use the pump at Sehri and Iftaar time. The pump may be used in the event of an asthma attack. However, this will break your fast and a Qadha will have to be kept.

A. If she cannot manage the fast and on the advice of a pious experienced Muslim physician/doctor, fasting is detrimental to her health or that of her child, then fasting will not be compulsory on her. She will have to make Qadha when she is able to do so. Fidyah will not suffice.

A: Yes, it does invalidate one's fast.

A: Any form of medicine inserted into the internal part of a woman's private will invalidate her fast. Similarly, inserting any medication/suppository in the back passage of a male or female invalidates the fast.

A: Kaffaarah may be fulfilled in the following two ways:

1) Fasting for two months consecutively without missing a single fast, 2) Feeding sixty poor people.

It should be remembered that if one has the ability to fast then one cannot adopt the second method; rather, one will have to fast for sixty days continuously.

And Allah knows best.