ok…so its un islamic to look at a na-mehram or talk to a na-mehram,u should not show ur face to a na-mehram or be friends with a na-mehram. What should a person who has had co education from the start do,who talks to boys@school/college,is friends with them and stuff. I mean…cousins too are na-mehrams right,so should we stop talking to them aswell…and like hide our faces from them aswell.
Now…even if one has no wrong intentions…still u cant show ur face,or talk to a na-mehram and stuff…So what should a person do today???
I am sure others can provide a much detailed answer, but just to quickly clear a couple of misconceptions. I have not seen any prohibition from muslim girls that they can not talk to na-mehrams or show their faces to na-mehrams.
As part of your school work and as part of your professional life you can interact with men, with a demeanor appropriate for muslim women.
Faisal bhai,you know what i have always been interested in religion..and my dad brought these big islamic books from pakistan like tufa muslemeen(something like that) and it has things like you know,talking to na-mehrams is islam,a womans true place is at home...and,then this islamic newspaper called(zarb-e-momin) that was all about talking to na-mehram is haram,only go out of the house if there is a very good reason and its essential to go and that a woman should be taught inside the house. All that just...well made me feel like i was the worst muslim alive.
There are countless number of scholars who have interpreted Islam differently. Some of the books you mention, may have the opinions of scholars, who no doubt might be very knowledgable in the subject matter, may have interpreted some rules a little too strictly.
You will be much better off to search the internet for appropriate references in the Quran and read those portions of Quran yourself. Also, the internet is full of information on appropriate etiquettes for muslim men and women. Yes, there are lots of different opinions on any given subject-matter, but with some persistence you will be able to filter out the erroneous from the more reliable one. Unless you do your own research and use your own mind to come up with reasonable and logical answers, you will be forever confused as different people will come up with different answers to your questions. You should gain enough knowledge of your own to be able to confidently counter anyone who tries to give you erroneous (strict or lax) rulings on these issues. This is not recommended, but rather obligatory on all muslims. Gain knowledge. Impart knowledge.
In this case, most scholars agree that muslim women can talk to and interact with other men, as long as they don't flirt or engage in inappropriate behavior. A muslim man and woman (unless they are mehram) should not go anyplace alone (as the third person there will be shaitaan). There are some who say that you can talk to your school-mates and collegues on school work, professional matters, even friendly socialization, as long as you don't take the relationship to a level where you are flirting, indulge in gf/bf activities or sexual relationships. These activities are only permitted when a man and a woman are married to each other. Before marriage you can socialize with your girl-friends for chatting, games and sports.
When in doubt, stay away.
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ok...so its un islamic to look at a na-mehram or talk to a na-mehram,u should not show ur face to a na-mehram or be friends with a na-mehram. What should a person who has had co education from the start do,who talks to boys@school/college,is friends with them and stuff. I mean...cousins too are na-mehrams right,so should we stop talking to them aswell...and like hide our faces from them aswell.
Now...even if one has no wrong intentions...still u cant show ur face,or talk to a na-mehram and stuff.......So what should a person do today???
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Assalamuallykum Sister:
I hope the following rulings in the light of the quraan and hadiths would clarify your situation, insha'Allah.
Ruling concerning a woman looking at men
Question: What is the ruling concerning a woman looking at men on television or casual looks in the streets?
Response: A woman looking at a man must be one of two cases, regardless of whether it be on television or otherwise.
First is a look with lust. This is forbidden as it contains evil and temptation.
Second is a simple look free of any kind of lust and desire. There is no harm in that kind of look according to the correct opinion of the scholars.
It is permissible because it is confirmed in the Saheehs of al-Bukhaaree and Muslim that ‘Aa.ishah watched the Abbysinians doing their war dance. The Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) was concealing her from them and he approved of what she was doing. Furthermore, women walk in the streets and they look at men although they are wearing hijaab.
A woman may look at a man even though he does not see her. However, this is conditional that the look not be accompanied with lust, desire or temptation. If it is a look of lust or temptation, then it is forbidden regardless of whether it be on television or otherwise.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
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Question: What is the Islaamic hijaab?
Response: The Islaamic hijaab is for the women to cover everything that is forbidden for her to expose. That is, she covers everything that she must cover. The first of those bodily parts that she must cover is her face. It is the source of temptation and the source of people desiring her. Therefore, the woman must cover her face in front of those men that are not mahram. As for those of who claim that the Islaamic hijaab is to cover the head, shoulders, back, feet, shin and forearms while allowing her to uncover her face and hands, this is a very amazing claim. This is because it is well-known that the source of temptation and looking is the face. How can one say that the Sharee'ah does not allow the exposure of the foot of the woman while it allows her to uncover her face? It is not possible that there could be in the Esteemed, Wise and Noble Sharee'ah a contradiction. Yet everyone knows that the temptation from uncovering the face is much greater than the temptation that results from the uncovering of the feet. Everyone also knows that the most sought after aspect of the woman for men is the face. If you told a prospective groom that a woman's face is ugly but her feet are beautiful, he would not propose to such a woman. However, if you told him that her face was beautiful but her hands, palms, or shins were less than beautiful, he would still propose to her. From this one can conclude that the face is the first thing that must be covered. There are also evidences from the Book of Allaah and the sunnah of our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam). There are also statements from the Companions, the leading Imams and the great scholars of Islaam that indicate that it is obligatory for the woman to cover all of her body in the presence of non-mahram men. This obviously indicates that it is obligatory upon the woman to cover her face in front of such men. However, this is not the place to quote all those authorities.
And Allaah knows best.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
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Question: Some tribes have customs that go against the pure Sharee'ah. For example, in some places it is customary for the guest to shake the hands of the female host. If he does not do so, it will lead to lots of problems and people will understand it in different ways. What is the best practice to follow given those circumstances?
Response: Shaking the hands of a woman for whom one is not mahram is not allowed. This is based on what is confirmed from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu alayhe wa sallam) Who said, when the women were giving the pledge of allegiance to him, "I do not shake the hands of women." It is also confirmed that 'Aa.ishah said, "By Allaah, the hand of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahualayhe wa sallam) never touched another woman [other than his wives]. He used to take their pledges verbally only." Allaah has said, "Indeed in the Messenger of Allaah you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in [the meeting with] Allaah and the Last Day and remembers Allaah much" (al-Ahzaab 21). Furthermore, shaking hands by women with men that are not mahram is one of the means that leads to temptation for both of them and it is obligatory to avoid it. There is no harm in saying greetings without shaking hands. Any speech of a questionable nature or soft speech must be avoided. This is based on Allaah's statement, {O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty [to Allaah, then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner}, [al-Ahzaab 32]. During the time of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu alayhe wa sallam) the women would greet him and ask him questions that were concerning them. This is also how the women used to ask the Companions of the Prophet (sal-Allaahualayhe wa sallam) questions concerning matters of concern to them. There is no harm in women shaking hands with mahram men, such as their fathers, paternal uncles, Maternal Uncles and so forth.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Fataawa al-Mar.ah
May Allah guide us all!
fe aman Allah
thing is you CAN show your face to non-mehrams .. but should talk to them with a stern voice .. and lower ur gaze.
sometimes its the most difficult religion.
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thing is you CAN show your face to non-mehrams .. but should talk to them with a stern voice .. and lower ur gaze.
sometimes its the most difficult religion.
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Assalamuallykum brother/sister:
Islam demands its followers to practice Islam fully. It does not allow one to be choosy. Either you accept it fully, or you reject it completely. Orders of Allah, our creator, canot be ignored in some sphere of our lives. We are not on equal footings with Allah.This is Christian belief that they are free to commit sin, and disobey the religion, because prophet ISSA was crucified for their salvation. No such belief is allowed in Islam. either for Prophet MUHAMMAD SAW or any body else. One is bound to face Allah on the day of judgment, and answer for his actions and deeds. How would he explain his sins committed on this earth?
The Prophet SAW said that " Your deen is easy. Donot go to extremes. Do your work the simple way." ( ABU Hurairah. Bukhari).
There are many people who have failed to understand the actual meaning of Hijab. Hijab technically means covering. Islam desires the preservation of social tranquility and familial peace. Hence, it asks women to cover themselves in their inter-actions with men, whom they are not related to.
Allah (s.w.t) has given equal rights to both men and women; He forbids either sex claiming supremacy over the other.
Allah states Qur'an: "Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you." Holy Qur'an (49:13)
Hijab is one of the righteous deeds and it is a sign of honor and equality with men and stands as a shield of protection against evil man.
The woman in Islam is bestowed with respect and honor and a Muslim gives great importance to his wife. Our Prophet Muhammad's (s.a.w.) Hadith says the best of you are those who are best in resting their wives.
The status of wife is so respectable that she is not bound to do any house-hold work unless she does it willingly and with affection; but if her husband forces her to do any work, he will have to answer to Allah for his conduct. Also, she is not bound to earn and maintain the house of her husband. Her work shall always conform to the laws of Shariat. Unlike the Western world, the Muslim wife is a queen in her husband's house. The first thing a husband does for his wife is to provide a servant and a cook according to his ability and when she becomes a mother, she receives greatest respect from her husband. Contrary to this, is considered a sin by Allah (s.w.t.).
One of the most common phrases in Islam is the 'Paradise lies at the feet of the mother'. And Allah (s.w.t) states in Qur'an: Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor. Holy Qur'an (17:23)
Allah (s.w.t.) has given great impedance to women and for that reason He orders their children to address them in terms of honor.
What kind of dignity a non-believer has by the way they conduct their life and expose themselves. They have removed the shield of protection, that modesty of Hijab and left themselves unprotected and that is the cause for the assault, which takes place once every ten seconds in rape and murder around the world. But those true Muslims who observe proper Hijab are protected from such assaults and not one ease or this type is ever heard of.
Moreover Hijab also gives the women an air of authority, dignity and respect, which a non-believer can never claim to possess. Only those who are well behaved can expect admiration and high esteem from others and definitely, those who try to attract men can never be called a well-behaved person.
Those who reject Hijab and wish to attract men are suffering from inferiority complex. They believe men are superior and in order to overcome this feeling, they use their feminine charms. But why should a Muslim woman have such a feeling when she is fully aware of her equality with men?
Hijab, therefore, has such benefits as a guard against any assault, equality with men, air of respect and honor and most important of all, obedience to Allah (s.w.t.) which is equivalent to blood of martyr. Hijab requires women to avoid any sort of attraction to men.
WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF DISCARDING HIJAB?
• Becoming an easy target of anti-social elements.
• Causing great stresses, insecurity and suspicion in the minds of husbands, ultimately disturbing the familial harmony.
• Instigating young people to deviate towards the path of lust and immorality.
• Giving rise to cases of divorce, adultery, rape & illegitimate children.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF OBSERVING HIJAB?
• Confidence in social participation as human being and not as sexual commodity.
• Guarding one self from the lustful looks of men.
• Not diverting people's attention from constructive social work.
• Improving the moral character of the society.
In conclusion, women can achieve true dignity and experience true emancipation by observing Hijab and not by discarding it.
May Allah guide us all!
fe aman Allah
Well you can poke your eyes out and cut off your hands to serve as a deterrent.
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Islam demands its followers to practice Islam fully. It does not allow one to be choosy. Either you accept it fully, or you reject it completely. Orders of Allah, our creator, canot be ignored in some sphere of our lives.
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Not to take anything away from your post, which is, I am sure, full of excellent points, this particular start of your post gives the impression that any muslim who is not complying with **ALL* the rules of shariat, has to reject the whole deen of Islam. Nothing can be farther from the truth.
Islam, as a deen does not put unnecessary pressure on its followers. It is a deen of compassion. It is not a deen of compulsion. It is logical. It doesn't fill you with fear of Allah or the horror of hell-fire. It invites to understand the purpose of life, love your Creator and His Prophets and to comply with His instructions as much as you can. If you become perfect in complying with those instructions, all the better for you, and you attain the status of Momin.
But lets not kid ourselves that all of us are at that point. Yes, we should endeavor to be there. But, being humans, and imperfect, we may not all be there. And we should not try to constantly scare people by saying "Islam demands this..." and "Islam demands that...". And that if you don't do all that, you have to reject the whole thing. Not at all. Try to follow as much as you can. Keep repenting for all the known and unknown sins. Keep asking Allah for strength and to keep you at the right path to make us successful in this life and hereafter. Not scare people away and threaten to discard them out of the circle of Islam, but rather embrace them and encourage them to join in and follow the rules of Allah as much as they can.
Faisal,
Yes practising islam fully is important. But I think what greatpakistani meant was to accept it first. i.e. you can not pick and choose between what you accept and reject. You can not accept certain ayah of the Quran and reject the rest.
and yes always making an effort to follow islam in the best way possible should be the goal right?
I don't disagree with his point and points. But the presentation leaves something to be desired. There is a difference between saying "I don't accept ayats of Quran", and for some one to say "I know its a rule but I find myself unable to carry it out".
If someone comes to you and says "I don't think I am able to comply with this particular ruling fully, because its very difficult for me in the situation", and you turn around and say "Hey dude, either accept it all, or reject the whole thing. There is no middle ground". I don't think thats the right way to approach it for someone who is already confused and apprehensive about the whole thing. Thats all.
In any case, read this portion. How much of it is Islam and how much of it is embellished by an over-zealous scholar?
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it has things like you know,talking to na-mehrams is islam,a womans true place is at home...and,then this islamic newspaper called(zarb-e-momin) that was all about talking to na-mehram is haram,only go out of the house if there is a very good reason and its essential to go and that a woman should be taught inside the house.
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Better question is, how many muslim women in the western countries can or should actually follow any of it, even if you prove this is all exactly what Allah wants (Big question mark)? Forget western countries... talk about any country in the world. Lets just be practical about it for once.
Faisal,
This is a very complex issue. First of please read the following (and be sure to read this in its entire context here:
The point is, if there are things which make you sin, then you SHOULD migrate and hijrah becomes important. EXCEPT for those who can not find any means.
Yes some of what that you quoted is a little over-zealous for example, restricting women completely to their homes (when this was not the case in the Prophet’s time). And for example, not having ghair-mehrem hear your voice AT ALL. Yes it should be kept to a minimum, and should only be for issues of importance.
So your choices if you find its hard
- migrate! 2) you cant migrate, due to various problems such as having your entire family there, then you try your best and you pray.
Faisal,
I know of GUYS here who work/study and spend their entire days making sure they have ABSOLUTELY MINIMAL contact with females. So lets not say that its ok to sin under the guise of ‘lets be practical’. Those who wish to follow the correct rulings will find a way. If we DO find ourselves weighed down by our circumstances, then Allah is oft forgiving.
punjabi kuri is in the UK, and there are some excellent muslim youth there.
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then you try your best and you pray.
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That is basically it. Try your best and continually seek forgiveness for all known sins and omissions and those you don't even know.
Migration is not an option for everyone.
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That is basically it. Try your best. Migration is not an option for everyone.
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Those who want to follow find a way.. and that is basically it too.
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*Originally posted by Faisal: *
If someone comes to you and says "I don't think I am able to comply with this particular ruling fully, because its very difficult for me in the situation", and you turn around and say "Hey dude, either accept it all, or reject the whole thing. There is no middle ground". I don't think thats the right way to approach it for someone who is already confused and apprehensive about the whole thing. Thats all.
In any case, read this portion. How much of it is Islam and how much of it is embellished by an over-zealous scholar?Better question is, how many muslim women in the western countries can or should actually follow any of it, even if you prove this is all exactly what Allah wants (Big question mark)? Forget western countries... talk about any country in the world. Lets just be practical about it for once.
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Assalamuallykum Brother/Sister:
All praise be to Allah!
First of all, I am truely sorry if i sounded harsh on any occasion. This is not what i intended. May Allah forgive me.
Sometimes, both men and women, who are otherwise educated in Islam and Allah-fearing, will often give the most ignorant-sounding excuses. One of the excuses is to be realistic..........
In the Qur’an Allah has spoken about His control and power as well as human freedom and responsibility. Both aspects are very clearly mentioned in the Qur’an.
Allah says in the Quran, "Thus we have made of you an ummah justly balanced, that you might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over you. (HQ 2:143) The Prophet (saaw) report-reportedly said, "Beware of excessiveness in religion before you have per-perished as a result of such excessiveness in religion. (Reported by Ah-mad). Allah states in the Quran that He, "Intends every facility for you; He does not want to put you in difficulties". (HQ 2:185)
After this claim from Allah (SW) that He does not intend to put difficulties on us, who are we to give excuses or to claim that this religion is hard to follow or certain things in it are hard to be made our lives in accordance while being realistic? Is someone in the universe wiser than Allah(SW)?
Allah s.w.t. says;
“And on whatever you may differ, (O believers,) the verdict there on rests with Allah. (Say, therefore) “Such is Allah, my Sustainers: in Him have I placed my trust, and unto Him do I always turn!”
(Ash-Shura’:10)
"Religion," the Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said, "is very easy, and whoever overburdens himself will not be able to continue in that way. Be right (without excessiveness or negligence), near (perfection, and have good timing (in being rewarded for your regular deeds)."(Bukhari) The people of the Book were warned: " O people of the Book, commit no excesses in your religion, nor say of Allah anything but the Truth...." 4:171. He warns the Muslims likewise: " O^Ò you who be-believe! Make not unlawful the good things, which Allah has made law-lawful for you, and commit no excess; for Allah loves not those given to excess. (HQ 5:87)
Furthermore Allah says:
“Neither according to your desires, nor according to the desires of the People of the Book, whosoever will do evil will be requited accordingly and shall not find beside Allah any protector or helper. If any do deeds of righteousness, be they male or female, and have faith, they will enter heaven and not the least injustice will be done to them (al-Nisa’ 4:123-124).
This because Allah does never change a favor that He has conferred upon a people until they change their own condition... (al-Anfal 9:53).
Every person stands pledged for what he has earned (al-Tur 52:21). It is the truth from your Lord; wherefore let his who will, believe, and let him who will, disbelieve (al-Kahf 18:29). This is a reminder. So let him, who will, take a way unto his Lord (al-Muzzammil 73:19). And hasten towards forgiveness from your Lord... (Al ‘Imran 3:133). O our people, respond to Allah’s summoner and believe in him (al-Ahqaf 46:31). Turn to your Lord and submit yourselves to Him... (al-Zumar 39:54).
Corruption has spread on land and sea because of what people’s hands have wrought (al-rum 30:41). Whatever misfortune befalls you is the consequence of what your own hands have wrought. And Allah forgive many of your sins (al-Shura 42:30). Indeed Allah does not wrong the people at all, it is they wrong their own selves (Yunus 10:44). As for Thamud, We guided them, but they preferred blindness to guidance (Fussilat 41:17). There is no compulsion in religion. Surely the right way has become distinct from error (al-Baqarah 2:256).
Allah has granted freedom to human beings. Allah’s power and foreknowledge do not mean that human beings have no freedom, nor does Human freedom negate Allah’s power and foreknowledge. Human beings are free only as much as Allah has granted them the freedom. However, in spite of our human freedom we are still under the control of Allah and within His knowledge. Allah will judge us according to the freedom and responsibility that He gave us. He knows very well how much freedom we have and to what extent we are able to exercise our freedom, each one of us in our own circumstances. It is for this reason that we say that only Allah is the True and Final Judge. In the Qur’an He is called “Ahkam al-hakimin” (the best of all the judges, Hud 11:45; al-Tin 95:8)).
Allah’s power and knowledge and human freedom are not mutually exclusive. Whatever freedom we have is granted to us by Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala and we should use it to submit to Him freely and willingly without any excuses.
Finally, viewing our weaknesses and shortcomings as mankind, we submit to Allah s.w.t. “Ask Allah to help you and do not feel incapable, for nothing is impossible.” (Tradition narrated by Muslim)
May Allah guide us all!
fe aman Allah
what na mehram means?
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what na mehram means?
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assalamuallykum brother/sister:
all praise be to Allah.
A mahram refers to the group of people who are unlawful for a woman to marry due to marital or blood relationships. These people include:
Her permanant Mahrams due to blood relationship, and those seven are: her father, her son (who passed puberty), her brother, her uncle from her father's side, her brother's son, her sister's son, and her uncle from her mother's side.
Her Radha' Mahrams due to sharing the nursing milk when she was an infant, and their status is similar to the permanent seven Mahrams (i.e. nothing can change their status).
Her (in law) Mahrams because of marriage and they are: her husband's father (father in law), her husband's son (step son), her mother's husband (step father), and her daughter's husband.
As Allah says:
"Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allah is All-Aware of what they do." (24:30)
"And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like palms of hands or one eye or both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer dress like veil, gloves, head-cover, apron, etc.), and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms, etc.) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husband's sons, their brothers or their brother's sons, or their sister's sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful." (24:31)
May Allah guide us all!
fe aman Allah
Re: so...what should one do?
u r right punjabi kuri.....
however you can meet or talk to na-mehrams in presence of a mehram and also in public places....and this too is true only if u refain from un-necessary talk....plus, for women, it is ordered that they should keep a hard tone so as not to give any thoughts to the other person...
as for the co-education, since we r living in a world where it cant be avoided, i suggest that a women should remain Ba-Pardah and avoid un-necessary talk with guys....
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ok...so its un islamic to look at a na-mehram or talk to a na-mehram,u should not show ur face to a na-mehram or be friends with a na-mehram. What should a person who has had co education from the start do,who talks to boys@school/college,is friends with them and stuff. I mean...cousins too are na-mehrams right,so should we stop talking to them aswell...and like hide our faces from them aswell.
Now...even if one has no wrong intentions...still u cant show ur face,or talk to a na-mehram and stuff.......So what should a person do today???
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thanx 4 the replys guys…kinda cleared my head…but the thing is…its just SO hard to follow islam today,i mean…reading the hadith and aeverything,i just find it very hard to practise,now its haram to listen to music,draw,even watch tv right?its even haram to pluck ur eyebrows:crying:it would have been so much easier if i was back in the time when it was easier to follow islam,the worls was’nt like…wjat its like today.
just a reminder …
following Islam was not easy in those days …just recall the torture hazrat bilal had to suffer lying on burning sand …or hazrat Sumayya who was the first muslim woman martyred coz of her faith …!!!
just compare their situation with that of yours … !!
we r ummatee of the person who used to sleep on hard floor …was a king yet had nothing to eat for days …n we ..!!! we eat 3 times a day , sleep on soft matresses …have countless things but still …when it comes to being thankful to our Lord by practicing what He ordered…we think its toooo difficult
u know why Hazrat Muhammad :saw:is so deeply loved by The Almighty …???
he was born as an orphan …his mother died when he neede her most …he had to spend 3 years in a narrow rough terrained area …totally depending on dry plants etc. …after this his beloved n most supportive uncle died …n then his beloved wife died …stones were thrown on him in Ta’if …his dear daughters were divorced coz of his faith …YET he never complained …he never said ‘why me …??’
all his life he kept on thanking God …n inviting others to hi faith not with hollow speeches …but his personal example …!!!
I’m sorry …i don’t want to make you feel bad …n neither is this post directed to just you …rather ‘us’ that is you n me …hope you will not mind 