Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
It will be befitting to begin with a story from Qur'an and
Hadith. And in a time where Nabi SAW is targeted as a 'character' of terrorism,
let's unveil the man whose love outshone a thousand fairy tales.
While the beloved Nabi SAW and the noble Sahaba RA were out on
expedition,and as was his practice, Nabi SAW would take one of his blessed
wives along. Aisha Siddeeqa RA, was extremely happy to have accompanied her
wonderful husband SAW,on this trip.
They passed a place called Zaatul Jaish and Aisha RA realised
her necklace was missing. As any woman who has lost jewelry will know, it
creates panic! She rushed to Nabi SAW in her distress and what did he do?
Did he swat away her female concern?
Did he tell her so what's the big deal?
Did he shush her because he SAW was at the head of a huge
numbered expedition?
No.
He tried to soothe her concerns and he stopped the entire army.
Yes,Nabi SAW stopped the entire army. To look for his wife's necklace.Oh my
Nabi, and they still try to vilify you.Sallu alaik.
Now the noble Sahaba,they saw Nabi SAW searching, so some joined him. That was true love as well. What was important to RasulAllah SAW, was important to them as well.
Now the noble Sahaba,they saw Nabi SAW searching, so some joined him. That was true love as well. What was important to RasulAllah SAW, was important to them as well.
Night fell and still Nabi SAW did not order the army to move on
because his beloved wife's necklace had not been found. He SAW then placed his
head on her lap and drifted off to sleep, hoping in the morning light, it would
be spotted.
The people complained to the father of Aisha RA, Sayyidina Abu
Bakr RA,that his daughter had stopped Nabi SAW and the entire army at a
water-less place and neither did the people have water with them, what would
they do for Fajr??
Let us understand the concern for salaah here.
Abu Bakr RA grew angry with his daughter and rushed to scold
her, perhaps feeling she was taking advantage of her husband's soft nature.
Nabi SAW never scolded her,neither did he side with the people
but made her feel firmly that he SAW was on her team.
Dawn broke and Fajr time arrived, the people were agitated.What
happened? Allah Ta'aala, The Greatest Beloved who cascades mercy on us,
revealed the ayah and law of Tayammum.
(Surah 5 Maaida;Ayah 6)-
and you do not find any water then resort to Tayammum - find
clean soil and rub your faces and hands with it. Allah does not wish to burden
you; He only wishes to purify you and to perfect His favor upon you, so that
you may be thankful.
Imagine the joy and relief for Sahaba RA! Especially when they
traveled in the desert.
After this, Sahaba RA congratulated the family of Abu Bakr RA,
for being a cause of another blessing on them.
Then guess what happened? The camel of Aisha RA moved and her
necklace was found! Did Nabi SAW get irritated with her because it was right
there all the time? Nope. He shared her relief. Imagine how much more Aisha
RA's love grew for he husband after this incident.
How much more harmony there would be in society if we overlook
small things and empathize with people?
What if we had the patience of the Prophet SAW? How much more a
beautiful relationship we would be able to enjoy.
While in hospital, it is very difficult to make wudhu, espically
if one is hooked up to machines and drips. However, even then we cannot abandon
Salaah. Let us make a little sabr and perform it.In that instance, Ulamaa have
given permission to perform Tayammum by keeping a stone etc by one's bedside
and thus it becomes easy.
Method of Tayammum;
1)Make niyyah(intention) of performing Tayammum in place of
wudhu or ghusal and to read salaah/Quran.
2)Strike the hands on the stone and wipe the entire face from
forehead to beneath the chin and from one ear to the other.
3)Strike the stone again and wipe both hands from finger to
above the elbow. Use one hand to wipe the other.
Done!
SubhanAllah!
These are items which may be used for Tayammum.
1. Taahir earth.
2. Sand.
3. Stone.
4. Limestone.
5. Baked earthen pots (Unglazed).
6. Walls of mud, stone or brick.
7. Clay.
8. All items which have thick dust on them
2. Sand.
3. Stone.
4. Limestone.
5. Baked earthen pots (Unglazed).
6. Walls of mud, stone or brick.
7. Clay.
8. All items which have thick dust on them
Please familiarize oneself with when and where it is permissible
to make Tayammum. The above has been extracted from Taleemul Haq.
We read novels and movies about love that can never match the
love between Nabi SAW and his wives. What do we gain by them?
As the song says... We look for love in places dark and cold
when here's a love story for the whole world to behold... (Zammillooni)
For the Non Muslim& New Muslim readers-
A glossary.
A glossary.
Nabi & RasulAllah SAW- refer to Muhammad SAW, the Prophet of
Islam.
SAW- refers to Sallalahu alaihi wa sallam- a method of
conferring prayer on him out of love and respect.
Aisha RA- The beloved
wife of Nabi SAW
