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Vol 19. No.4 January 2017 / Rabiul-Aakhir 1438
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
And say, the truth has come and falsehood has departed. Indeed isfalsehood (by nature) everbound to depart (Qur’an 17:81)
Volume 19. No.4 • REGISTERED AT GPO AS A NEWSPAPER • Rabiul-Aakhir 1438 / January 2017
Reviewed Perspective of Muslims
in Malawi
Qur’an 53:39-42
And that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives. And that his effort is going to be seen. Then he will be recompensed for it with the fullest recompense. And that to your Lord is the finality.
HadithThe strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, although both are good. Strive to do that which will benefit you ...... (Muslim)
Emerged in Malawi before Christianity, and as mankind is yearning for global peace, Islam, harmoniously co-exist with other religions. Though Islam is older in the history of Malawi, which precedes Christianity, Muslims in
Malawi are proud of not been arrogant over other faith groups.
Islam was the first gift of spiritual message, which came to Malawi in the 1800s. In the pursuit of positive contribution, Muslims in Malawi, participate in various social, cultural, political and developmental strides.
As partners in development, Muslim organizations and individuals, have assisted greatly in enhancing the education sector, by establishing primary, secondary, colleges such as Maryam Teachers Training College, International College for Business Management, MDI administered secondary schools, Africa Muslim Agency controlled secondary schools, Mai Aisha Academy and the list goes on where both Muslims and non-Muslims enjoy education.
Since development cannot be spearheaded by people with poor health, Islamic organizations invested in the health sector, by establishing health centers and clinics in the urban and rural areas. Paragons to such initiatives include, Madina Social Services, Limbe Muslim Jamat, having health centers and clinics servicing the underprivileged.
This publication conclude in reviewing perspective of Muslims in Malawi, labelling it to be a window full of cooperation, compassion, generosity, as it deals with Malawi’s multi-society, and multi-dimensional aspect of life. However, Muslims in Malawi ought to grow correspondingly to match the fact that Islam was the first spiritual gift ever arrived prior to the rest.
Islamic Information Bureaus are Islamic libraries. Currently, it operates in 3 districts of Lilongwe, Balaka and Blantyre. IIB is jubilant to inform its publics on events taking place. Details available on page 4, where you will also read about “Marriage Discourse.” The hot issue being:Children determined to sanction their father who is also determined to marry again after the death of their mother.
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QIn today’s world ones well-being demands getting engaged in business. Yet one does not know the source of money of the buyers if it is from permissible source or
not. Are we under obligation to know the source of money of our customers?
A The business person is not obliged to enquire from the consumer of his source of money. It is permissible for a business person to accept payment from the buyers/
customers even if the business person does not know whether the consumer or buyer’s payment is from permissible source or not.
QHow can a Muslim remain optimistic in time of trials and afflictions? Is it true that whatever befalls a Muslim is for his own good? How can we learn not to despair?
ATrials and tribulations are part of human life. Allah Ta’ala reminds us in the Qur’an: And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives
and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient. (2:155) There are four possible reasons for trials or afflictions: (1) They are to test the faith (Imaan) of a person. (2) They happen to train or educate a true believer in patience and dependance on Allah Ta’ala and to face the difficult realities of life in this world. (3) They could befall to elevate the status of a true believer. (4) And they could be a result of one’s own sins and mistakes and compensation for one’s wrong doings. All in all, do not despair, because despair is the product of disbelief.
Q Home owners and shopkeepers tend to write names on dustbins so that they can identify theirs from other neighbours dustbins. Would it be wrong in writing names
that have Allah’s Attributes like Abdul Karim, AbdulGhafaar etc?
A It is not good to write names with Allah’s Attributes on things that will not be respected. There must be another way of putting identifications. As Muslims we should learn to respect
the Names and Attributes of Allah Ta’ala.
Q Can a Muslim out-source a bar to be run by a non-Muslim near and within the premises of his resort and hotel in order to keep clients and tourist patronise his place
without him benefiting in any form, like the rental, sales etc?
AAs it is Haraam (prohibited, not allowed) for Muslims to consume liquor so too it is Haraam (not permissible) to arrange for liquor consumption by non-Muslims. Under no
circumstances will it be permissible to out-source liquor sales.
QWhat is the difference between taking the Kuffar as friends and seeking their help. In other words are Muslims allowed to take the Kuffar as freinds or seek help?
ATaking the Kuffar as friends by way of supporting and aiding them for evil doing is not allowed. With regards to seeking their help that depends on the purpose to be served. If that
serves Muslim’s interest, there is nothing wrong with it, on condition that we must beware of their interest and treachery behind the help. If it does not serve any interest then it is not permissible.
CONTENTS
• Question and Answers
• Marriage Discourse
• Advice Quotes
• IIB Highlights
WORDS OF WISDOM
It is not becoming of a Muslim to sit down and start praying for sustenance without attempting to earn it, he is well aware that gold and silver does not rain from the skies.
The one who steps back will not progress. The Strength in action is, never to put of what you can do today for tomorrow.
PublisherAl-Haqq Publications
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QAfter washing and clothing the dead body, some impurities emerged from the body. What will be the state of the
washing?
A The state of washing remains valid. It should not be repeated. It will suffice to cleanse only the part affected by the impurity.
QWe want to be guided on the tendency of using the terms practicing and non-practicing Muslims. In other words is
the use of the terms correct?
ATo begin with, a Muslim is the one who believes in the five pillars of faith. Everyone who believes is a Muslim with the same
rights and duties as all other Muslims, unless he/she destroys his/her Islam by saying or believing anything that implies Kufr and denounces the pillars of faith. We learn in the Sunnah that faith has many branches and varying degrees, which means that the believers will vary in the degrees according to the extent one follows these branches and levels. However, it is not permissible and not desirable to use the terms as a means of causing division among Muslim, creating dispute among them and stirring up disunity. Nor should one undermine any Muslim.
QWe observe that there is negligency or perhaps as a result of ignorance of not offering Tahiyyatul-Masjid (Salutation
Prayer upon arriving in the Masjid) What is your advice? In addition when are we allowed to leave it out?
ASalutation prayer (Tahiyyatul-Masjid) is a Sunnah of two Rakaats done upon entering the Masjid. It cannot be done if the the
obligatory prayer is in progress or it is time when prayer is forbidden; i.e. the actual time of sunrise and sunset, or when the sun is at meridian. It is the Sunnah that should be observed and not neglected.
QFollowig the tragic car accident of a couple who left young children, I have been given the responsibility of
keeping the wealth of the orphans. When is it permissible for gurdians to give the orphans their wealth?
AThe best time is when the guardian feels that they have become mature, that they will conduct their affairs well and not spend
it on Haraam things. Allah Ta’ala says in the Noble Qur’an: And test the orphans (as regards their intelligence) until they reach the age of marriage; if then you find sound judgement in them, release their property to them. (4:6)
QI have a friend who owes me money. He is in debt and is entitled for Zakaah. Could I write off the debt he owes me as being
my Zakaah payment. My Zakaah payment will be due soon?
AZakaah cannot be offset with a debt. The Zakaah will not be discharged by informing them that their debt has been cancelled
with Zakaah. You may give him your Zakaah and demand payment of the debt. With the Zakaah you gave him, he may settle his debt.
QThe incidents of committing suicide is not leaving page in our societies. What is the ruling on committing suicide in
the case of severe depression?
ASuicide is a major sin and the one who does that is faced with a warning of eternity in the Fire of Hell, where Allah will punish him
with the means that he used to commit suicide. The believer has to be patient and seek the help of Allah and understand that no matter hardship befalls him in this world, no matter how severe it is, the punishment of Hereafter is worse than it. A Muslim should ponder and realise that he is not the only one in this world who is affected by calamity, problems and hardships. Therefore severe or not severe we are not permitted to kill ourselves.
The Prophet said: Faith has seventy-odd – or sixty-odd – branches, the best of which is saying Laa ilaaha illa-Allaah, and the least of which is
removing something harmful from the road, and modesty is a branch of faith.
(Bukhari & Muslim)
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Q: My brother plans to marry a second wife without informing his first wife. I don’t know how long he plans to keep it secret. Can you please provide your counsel?
A: The requirementds of marriage are to be known. It is not allowed to keep marriage secret. Our counsel to your brother is that he should keep his family in peace rather than put himself in a condition where he cannot save the first marriage nor keep the second one. He should not just follow his desires, but he should be mindful of Allah Ta’ala and save his marriage and children.
Q: We are looking for balanced counsel as regards to a woman saying to her husband: I am not your wife?
A: Our counsel is as follows: If a woman says to her husband I am not your wife, it does not have any consequences, because according to Shariah, the wife does not have the ability to divorce her husband by Talaaq. Further, the wife should avoid using such words, because the husband may get angry and say the same to her, or he may confirm her words and say yes you are not my wife, or words of that effect. Marriage discourse as a counsel page believes that marital problems should be dealt with in an atmosphere of love and understanding, paying attention to each partner’s rights.
Q: My father’s age is 65 and my mother passed away. My father wants a second marriage but my brothers and sisters don’t like the idea. Are they right?
A: A father does not need the permission from his children to get married. He should however explain his situation and benefit from such a marriage. For example, if he tells his children the importance of getting married for the sake of preserving his own chastity, then it will help clarify his position though. So long as the father is still living he is free to marry.
Q: One Christian girl converted to Islam through Islamic Information Bureau, but her parents are totally against it. They do not allow her to bring Islamic literature in their home. Coincedentally there is a Muslim who wants to marry this girl. Are they allowed to get married without consent and agreement of her parents?
A: Yes, they can get married without the consent of her parents. Since the parents have this kind of prejudice against Islam, they are not expected to approve of the marriage in any way. Therefore, this falls under the category of abusive guardian in which case she can marry.
Islamic Information Bureaus offers library services, open to Muslims and non-Muslims. When you get into its libraries, you have the opportunity to read both Religious and secular books.
Its high time that you sort out misunderstanding between spouses in the Shariah way. Make a day with IIB’s “Marital and Counselling Department”.
Don’t panic on how you get your Nikaah done. IIB officiates Nikaahs that cost you
nothing.
Islamic Information Bureau, has a “Youth Desk” which interract with the youth in secondary schools, colleges and universities. The youth desk work hand in hand with Muslim Students Association (MSA). Register your school’s MSA with our Youth Desk.
Contact our Cordinators on:
Limbe: 0996977577, Lilongwe: 0999009134 Balaka: 0888857627
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The Prophet said: Give the Faraid (the shares of the inheritance) to those who are entitled to receive it. Then whatever remains, should be given to the
closest male relatives of the deceased. (Bukhari)
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QIn our forum on whatsapp we failed to arrive on the conclusion on why interest is prohibited. Does Islam prohibit
financing? Others are of the view that through interest financing institutions life is made easier. What direction should we take?
AInterest does not make life easier, in fact it destroys life and economic future. This does not mean that financing is prohibited.
Financing on the other hand is useful and has its appropriate venues in Islam. Financing can be provided through deferred payment sale, leasing and venture capital. Financing through interest-based lending is the only thing that is prohibited. The payment of interest creates injustice. Many nations and its people are in abject poverty and economic crisis becuase of interest based economic transactions. We also advice that whatsapp forums should consider referring issues about Islam to Ulama.
QAfter the death of a man, his two sons continued with the business. The estate was not distributed to their heirs. Several
years later, they decided to wind up the estate. All the business assets left by the father were employed in the business by the two sons. What is the status of the profit which the two sons had acquired? Do other heirs share in the profit?
AIf the two sons had employed and used the assets left by the father without the consent and approval of the other heirs, then all of
them will share proportionately in the profit. If the heirs had consented without having made any partnership agreement, then the profit belongs to only the two sons while the original assets or other valuables have to be divided among the heirs.
QMy son in law wants to send me to Hajj this year. However, I have considerable debts. Will it be better if I go for Hajj or
use the money he gives me to pay my debts?
A You should ask your son in law to use the money to pay your debts. Liberating yourself first from debt is better. The obvious reason
for going to Hajj is to gain Thawaab (reward). Paying your debts is more meritorious. You will Insha-Allah gain more Thawaab by paying your debts and Insha-Allah another opportunity for Hajj will come thereafter.
QI am struggling with my Imaan (faith), largely because I lack continuation, whereby when I start doing a good deed,
I don’t follow it. What should I do?
AIn fact, your question reflects your good heart and pure soul. What happens with you is natural and happens with many
good people. But, you are best advised to train yourself on persistence in doing good deeds. Try the following: (1) Try your level best to continue in doing good deeds, even though they are simple and limited. (2) Try to check closely your deeds so as to be able to discover points of weakness and points of strength. (3) Encircle yourself with good Muslims. (4) Be careful in observing your religious duties. (5) Make Dua (supplications) to Allah Ta’ala to help you maintain faith and do continous good deeds. As you pointed out your weakness being lack of continuation, you need to improve that area. It is very possible for you to achieve that, that is continuation in observing different forms of Ibaadat (worshipping).
QA father and his sons jointly operated the business which the father had started. They all lived from the business.
The father has died. What is the state of assets acquired in the business?
AWhen children work in their father’s business, the father remain the sole owner. All the assets constitutes his estate which
all his heirs will inherit, whether they worked in the business as the sons were doing or never took part in the running of the business. Participating in the running of the business is voluntary though important, but being a heir of the estate is natural.
F: Chifukwa chakukula kwa zoipa zomwe ndinachita sindikukondwa mumtima ngakhale ndinalapa ndipo ndikuona
ngati mwina Mulungu adzandilangabe komanso kuti sanalandire kulapa kwanga. Malandizo anu ndi otani?
Y:Kulapa komwe kuli kolondola komanso kovomerezeka kumafuna zinthu zitatu: choyamba, munthu wolakwayo ayenera
kudandaula mumtima za machimo ake. Kachiwiri ayenera kulapa ku zolakwa zake ndipo kuti iye sadzabwereranso ku zoletsedwazo. Kachitatu: ngati tchimo lake ndilokhuza kuphwanya ufulu wa munthu, kulanda katundu, kumubera, ndi zina zokhuza munthu, iye ayenera kubwenza ndikupempha chikhululuko kwa anthuwo. Choncho kulapa komwe kungatsatire ndondomeko imeneyi kudzakhala kolandiridwa Insha- Allahu Ta’ala. Pambuyo poti munthu walapa suyenera kukhala ndi mangawa ngati utatsatira ndondomeko imene yanenedwayi. Chofunika ndiko kuchulukitsa kuchita zabwino pa mbuyo poti talapa ndikuonetsetsa kuti siukubweleranso ku machimowo.
F:Kodi Chislamu chikutinji kwa munthu yemwe angagwiritse ntchito umboni wonama ndicholinga chofuna kupeza
chinthu chomwe chili chovomerezeka mu Chisilamu?
Y:Chisilamu sichilola kugwiritsa ntchito njira za chinyengo monga kunama, kuphwanya ufulu ndi mwai wa anthu
ena ndicholinga chofuna kupeza chinthu ngakhale kuti ndichovomerezeka mumalamulo a Chisilamu. Choncho njira iyenera kukhala yovomerezeka pofuna kupeza chinthi chomwe chili chovomerezeka.
F:Tmamva kuti Mtumiki (Mtendere ndi Madalitso a Allah akhale pa Iye) kuti adaletsa kutengera chikhalidwe cha
anthu omwe sali Asilamu. Kodi kwenikweni izi zikuthandauzanji?
Y:Kutengera zinthu zomwe anthu omwe sali Asilamu akuchita kwenikweni zikukhuza zinthu za chikhulupiliro chawo mongaa
kutenga maluwa ku manda, kuimba pa maliro, mavalidwe omwe ali ochokera ku chikhulupiliro chawo, makhalidwe awo omwe ali otsutsana ndi chiphunzitso cha Chisilamu. Choncho tiyenera kusamala pa zochita za moyo wathu wa tsiku ndi tsiku kuti zisakhale zotsutsana ndi Chisilamu.
F:Ndili ndi selefoni yomwe ndikuguloitsa koma ili ndi vuto lina. Kodi ndikofunika kut ndimuuze munthu yemwe angafune
kugula foniyo za vutolo?
Y:Munthu yemwe akugulitsa katundu wina aliyense ayenera kunena za vuto kapena kupelewera kwa kanthu komwe akugulitsa
kwa munthu kapena anthu omwe akugula katunduyo. Kunena za vuto la chinthu chomwe ukugulitsa kudzathandiza kuti ogula azindikire ndikudziwa za chinthucho. Ngati angagule ndiye kuti adzagula akuzindikira ndipo iye sadzadandaula pa mbuyo pake. Mtumiki (Mtendere ndi Madalitso a Allah apite kwa Iye) anati: Sali waife munthu yemwe achita za chinyengo.
F:Munthu wina yemwe sali wa Chisilamu akufuna kudziwa kuti chifukwa chiyani mowa ndiwolesedwa m’Chisilamu?
Y:Poyamba tinene kuti mowo ndiwoletsedwadi mu Chisilamu ndipo ndi tchimo lalikulu. Chisilamu chnabwera
kudzachulukitsa zabwino ndikuchotsa zinthu zolakwika. Malinga ndi malamulo a Chisilamu mowa ndi kholo la machimo. Mowa umatsela njira ya machimo ena. Kuipa kwa mowa ndikodziwaka bwino lomwe kwa munthu aliyense. Kungoumikirapo mbali imodzi yokha yomwe ndi ngozi za pa msewu. Kafukufuku anaonetsa kuti m’chaka cha 1965 kudachitika ngozi zapa msewu zomwe anthu okwana 49,000 adafa ku Amerika. Ngozi zonsezo zidachitika chifukwa cha mowa. Kafukufukuyu akunenenso kuti 86% yakuphana ndi 50% yakugwirira akazi ku Amerika ndi ku UK zimachitika kupyolera kumphamvu za mowa. Awa ndi maiko ochepa chabe koma kuti zoterezi zikuchitika m’maiko ambiri pa dziko la pansi lino chifukwa cha mowa. Choncho chifukwa choti Chisilamu chinabwera kudzachotsa zoipa ndikubweretsa zabwino ndiye chifukwa chake chidaletsa mowa.
F:Kodi Chisilamu chikutinji pa m’gwirizano wa kuchita bizinesi limodzi pakati pa Msilamu ndi munthu
yemwe sali Msilamu?
Y:Kusiyana pa chipembedzo sikuletsa kuoanga m’gwirizano wa bizinesi pakati pa Msilamu ndi munthu wina yemwe
sali Msilamu. Koma kuti akuluakulu ozama pa chipembedzo cha Chisilamu anagamula kuti pam’gwirizano woterewo onse ayenera kukhala ndi mphamvu zofanana ndicholinga choti yemwe sali Msilamuyo asalowetse zinthu zoletsedwa.
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Mtumiki anati: Bwenzani (zinthu zomwe mwasungitsidwa) (monga chuma, udindo ndi zina zotero) kwa yemwe anakusungitsani, ndipo
musamukhumudwitse (uyo munthu) yemwe wakukhumudwitsani (pa china chili chonse pa moyo wathu wa tsiku ndi tsiku). (Tirmizi)
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F:Kodi mamuna ndi mkazi pambuyo poti atembelerana (kufunirana zoipa) ndiololedwa kukhalira limodzi pambuyo
pake?
Y:Awiriwo sali odetsedwa kwa wina ndi mzake chifukwa choti afunirana zoipa. Koma dziwani kuti kutembelerana ndi
tchimo lalikulu. apa awiriwo ayenera kulapa kwa Allah Ta’ala ndikupempha chikhululuko chifukwa cha tchimoli. Choncho adzapitilira kukhala limodzi ngati banja ndikuonetsetsa kuti pa mbuyo polapa sakubwerezanzo tchimoli. Mkazi ndi mamuna ayanera kukhala mwachikondi chifukwa iwo ndi thupi limodzi. Nthawi zonse ayenera kufunirana zabwino pakati pawo.
F: Kodi lamulo likutinji kwa munthu yemwe akulephera kuimitsa mapemphero asanu (Salaah) a tsiku ndi tsiku chifukwa
cha ntchito yotopetsa yomwe iye amagwira?
Y:Kusiya kupemphera kumaitana mkwiyo wa Allah Ta’ala kuti udze kwaiwe. Kusiya kupemphera ndikukanira (Kufr) Choncho
munthu wokhulupilira salephera kaoena kusiya kuimitsa mapemphero (Salaah). Ngati ntchito ikumulepheretsa munthu kupemphera kulibwino kuisiya ndikufuna njira ina yopezera Rizk. Izi nchifukwa choti munthu sadzatenga ntchito kwa Allah koma Salaah yomwe iye walamulidwa kuimitsa kasanu tsiku lililonse pa nthawi ya moyo wake.
F:Kodi ndizololedwa mamuna ndi mkazi kukhalira limodzi pamene makolo ambali zonse akudziwa kuti anawo
akufuna kupanga Nikah?
Y:Tiyenera kudziwa kuti kukhalira limodzi pakati pa mkazi ndi mamuna kumachitika ndikukhala kololedwa pambuyo poti
mwambo Nikah yachitika. Choncho ngakhale makolo kapena abale ambali zonse akudziwa za mamuna ndi mkazi omwe akufuna kukwatirana sali ololedwakukhalira limodzi mpaka Nikah itachitika. Tinenenso kuti ndi udindo wa makolo kufulumizitsa za kukwatiwa ndi kukwatira kwa ana awo, popewa zoipa zina zomwe zingachitike pakati pa ana awo.
F: Ine ndikumanga nyumba yokhala ndi zonse mkati mwa myumbamo pa chizungu amati selefu kontena ndipo
ndalandira malangizo onena kuti ndiyenera kuonetsetsa kuti zimbuzi zisayang’ane ku Qiblah. Kodi pali vuto kuyang’anitsa ku Qiblah?
Y:Pali Hadith ya Mtumiki (Mtendere ndi Madalitso a Allah apite kwa Iye) yonena kuti iye analetsa kuyang’ana ku Qiblah
kapena kuyang’anitsa mbuyo ku Qiblah pamene tili mkati muzithandiza. Choncho pamene tikumanga nyumba zathu zokhala ndi zonse mkati mwake kapena kumanga zimbuzi padera tionetsetse kuti zisayang’ane ku Qiblah, kuti munthu akalowa kuti azithandize asyang’ane ku Qiblah kapena kuipatsa Qiblah mbuyo.
F: Ine ndikudziwa kuti ndalama yachiongola dzanja ndiyoletsedwa, koma ndinamva kuti kubweleka ndalama
ku banki yokhala ndi chiongola dzanja ngati ukufuna kugula nyumba, galimoti ndi zina palibe vuto chifukwa simalonda kapena kuti watenga ngongoleyo ndicholinga cha bizinesi. Kodi izi ndizolondoal?
Y:Ndalamaya chiongola dzanja ndiyoletsedwa chonse mumalamulo a Chisilamu. Choncho nzeru izi ndi
zaboza. Kuletsedwa kwa chiongola dzanja sikuli pa zinthu zokhuza malonda zokha ayi, koma pa chinthu china chili chonse chomwe chingaitanitse chiongola dzanja. Kuonjezera apo pamene a banki akuopereka ngongole kwa anthu kwa iwo imeneyo amenewo ndi malonda basi. Nkhani ili pa chiongola dzanja osati ntchito yomwe ndalamayo ichite.
F: Kodi zoyenera Msilamu kuchita pamene achita malonda ndi ziti?
Y:Ayenera kupewa kunama, osagulitsa katundu woletsedwa M’chisilamu monga chamba,
mowa, nyama ya nkhumba, kubwereketsa ndalama mu njira ya katapila, ndi zina zoletsedwa. Ndikofunikanso kuti pamene tichita malonda Msilamua azikhala wokambika.
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F:Kodi ndingapangwe bwanji poganizira kuti mamuna wanga amakonda kucheza ndi anthu ena pamene ali pa
nthawi yopuma ndikuiwala ine mkazi wake komanso banja lonse?
Y:Ndikofunika kukonza chikonzero chabwino pakati painu ndi mamuna wanu komanso ngati banja lonse. Yetsetsani kukonza
ndondomeko yomwe ingapangitse kuti muzichitira zinthu limodzi, monga kudyera limodzi banja lanu lonse, kuyenda limodzi pokawayendera abale anu ndi azinzanu. Mukatero mudzaona kuti mamuna wanu akukhala ndi khumbo lofuna kukhala nanu inu komanso banja lonse.
F:Kodi mkazi wokalamba nayenso ndioyenera kukhala pa chidikiro cha miyezi inayi ndi masiku khumi
pambuyo poti mamuna wake wamwalira?
Y:Tiyambe motere pofuna kuti ena omwe sakudziwa za lamuloli adziwe. Malimga ndi Shariah, mamuna akamwalira, mkazi
akulamulidwa kukhala pa chidikiro cha miyezi inayi ndi masiku khumi asanayambe kumasuka monga kulowa banja lina. Masikuwa anaikidwa ndi mwini wake kulenga Allah Ta’ala ndipo ndiopereka ulemu kwa mamuna yemwe wamwalira. Choncho mwambowu siukukhudza kuchepa nsinkhu kapena kukalamba kwa mkazi ayi. Ili ndi lamulo lomwe linaikidwa kuti litsatidwe. Chifukwa chaichi, mkazi wokalamba nayenso ayenera kutsatira mwambo wa chidikiro kwa miyezi inayi ndi masiku khumi pambuyo poti mamuna wamawlaira.
F:Pofuna kulankhulana ndi mkazi yemwe munthu ukufuna kuti umukwatire, ndi ziti zomwe mkazi akuloledwa kuonetsa
ndipo asapyole pati?
Y:Mu Hadith ina Mughira Ibn Shu’bah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) anati ndinafunsira mkazi kuti ndimukwatire, ndipo Mtumiki
(Mtendere ndi Madalitso a Mulungu apite kwa Iye) adandifunsa ngati ndamuona mkaziyo. Pamene ndidayankha kuti sindinamuone, Mtumiki (Mtendere ndi Madalitso a Mulungu apite kwa Iye) anati: Kamuyang’ane chifukwa mwina kutero kungabweretse chikondi. (Hadithyi adailandira ndi Ahmad). Choncho kuonetsa manja ndi nkhope ndikololedwa koma ngakhale kuloledwaku kuli apo, mkazi sayenera kuonetsa kukongola kwake munjira yolakwika. Iye ngati mkazi asakaonekera atavala zovala zothina, kapena kukakumana ndi mamuna yemwe akufuna kuti amukwatire kwa awiriwiri.
F:Kodi njira yabwino yokhala pa chiyanjano (kugwirizana) ndi abale omwe amakhala akufalitsa zoipa zaiwe
ndi banja lako ngakhale kuti iweyo umayetsetsa nthawi zonse kuyanjana nawo ndi iti?
Y:Kuyetsetsa kwanu nthawi zonse kofuna kubweretsa chiyanjano ndi mgwirizano pakati pa inu ndi abale anu ndi chisonyezo
choti ndinu munthu wabwino, woganiza moyenera, zomwe Chisilamu chikufuna. Anthu ambiri amati akalakwiridwa ndi abale awo nthawi yomweyo amadula ubale wawo. Izi nchifukwa chakuti anthu otere amaganiza kuti kukhala olumikizana, kuyanjana ndi abale kumayenereka kuchitika pamene abale nawonso achita chimodzimodzi. Dziwani kuti kudula ubale ndi tchimo ndipo kumachepetsa madalitso ako aiwe munthu. Choncho ngati abale anu akulakwilani, kukuchitilani nkhaza, kukunyozani mu njira ina ili yonse inu muyenera kusabwenzera. Dziwani kuti kuwachitira abale zabwino, kuyanjana nawo, kuwakonda ndikuwakumbukira izi simuchita pofuna chiyamiko kwa abale anuwo koma kufuna kumusangalatsa Mulungu. Choncho ngati munadula ubale mu zifukwa zosiyanasiyana, yetsetsani lero kuti muyanjane, mulumikizane, ndi kuti ubale wanu upitilire. Chibale ndi chinthu chofunika kwambiri ndipo ndi cha mtengo wapatali. Pomaliza dziwani kuti kuyetsetsa kwanu pofuna kukhala pa chiyanjano ndi abale anu ndi chinthu chotamandika chomwe chikuonetsa kupambana kwanu ndi kukhala ndi maganizo abwino.
F:Ndimakhala limodzi ndi mchemwali wanga ndipo kawirikawiri timakhala tikukangana mpaka pena timafika
pomenyana. Kodi awirife mungatilangize bwanji za m’mene tingamakhalire pa ubale wathu?
Y:Muyenera kuyetsa kutalikilana nthawi zina. Pali anthu ambiri pa chibale ngati chimenechi omwe zoterezi zinawachitikira, ndipo
pambuyo poyetsa kutalikirana chikondi chinayamba kubwera. Komatu sitikunena kuti kutalikirana pofuna kudula ubale ayi. Khalani opilira, kuleza mtima pamene wina walakwitsa, mpaka pamene Mulungu adzakudalitseni popeza banja m’modzi wa inu kapena nonsenu. Pali chikhulupiliro chakuti tsiku lina mudzasiyana wina kukaima payekha pa banja lake, ndipo nkofunika kuti mudzasiyane mwa ubwino.
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QIt is allowed for strange female and male to remain at work without a third person in order to complete an assignment?
AIt is not allowed for persons of different gender to be confined in a room or a place without a third person who can prevent
them from Fitnah.
QIt is the desire of every person to acquire wealth. However sometimes a person may obtain wealth from Haraam
sources with full knowledge of it. When you reach Nisaab are you obligated to pay Zakaah with such wealth?
AZakaah (Alms-giving) is not due on Haraam wealth, nor is it valid, because it does not belong to the one in whose possession it is.
One of the condition of Zakaah is that the wealth should belong to the person. Allah Ta’ala is Pure and accepts nothing but that which is pure. We should always be mindful of the source of wealth when we begin to build our possession.
QInflation is highly talked in today’s economy. Will it be permissible for a lender to demand an additional sum of
money from the borower if the original amount has decreased in value as a result of inflation?
AThe fact remain that, due to the speed of inflation, money loses its value very quickly and it becomes extremely difficult, if not
impossible, to keep up with the rate of inflation. However, in spite of that, Islam does not consider time as value of money. One can only demand the same amount that was lent. However, the borrower should try and ensure that he repays the loan as promptly as possible, in order to avoid putting the lender in the dilemma of having the value of his money becoming depleted as a result of time and inflation.
QMy brother and his friend are in the process of setting up a small business together. They are 50/50 partners in the
business. How can you assist them in setting up a business contract in conformity with the Islamic Law?
AThere are different types of legitimate partnership in Islam. If the form of partnership between the two is by each partner supplying
half the capital and splitting the profits equally then this would be a legitimate form of partnership in Islam. The following guidelines must be observed: The two share capital investment must be known
and fully disclosed. The profit that each party receives should be a certain fixed percentage contribution of each partner. If these conditions are met, then this will be a legitimate partnership contract.
QHow should a Muslim demonstrate Istiqamah (steadfastness) which is the most important concept of Islam in their
affair?
AIstiqamah (steadfastness) is one of the most impotant concepts of Islam. In every time and every place, the Muslim
would face challenges and hardships which necessitates steadfastness and adherence to his noble principles. Such steadfastness emanates from strong faith and unshakable trust in Allah Ta’ala and yields its ripe fruits in all spheres in life. Istiqamah has several meanings. It means to be straight, to follow the straight path, to remain firm on one’s principles and do not give in to difficulties or challenges. A Muslim should demonstrate Istiqamah in Dawah, faith, in family and community.
QI am getting a divorce from my husband. How should our wealth be divided according to Islam, with the
knowledge that I worked side-by-side with him to create our wealth. Am I entitled to the 50% or is it any less since he is a man and I the woman. Someone advised that in divorce the settlement goes according to the country you live. In other countries there is community of property, meaning each spouse is entitled 50% upon divorce?
AThere is no community of property between a husband and wife in Islam. Each spouse holds his or her property individually, except
that which they actually own jointly as partners, for instance items that they purchased jointly or business enterprises that they jointly developed. Allah Ta’ala says: And do not forget liberality between yourselves. For Allah sees well all that you do. (2:237) Therefore, if either party waives some of his or her rights and allows the other to have a larger share then this is perfectly alright. Therefore a 50/50 division of wealth if freely agreed upon by both, is permitted. Otherwise, each person is entitled to take the percentage of wealth that each party has actually contributed. All in all divorce is disliked by Allah Ta’ala.
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QI recently embraced Islam and I would like to know why is it so important that we pray in the Arabic language. Doesn’t
that make it difficult for non-Arabic speaking to worship Allah?
AIt is really essential that we recite certain parts of our prayer in the Arabic language, but this has to do mainly with the revealed
words of Allah Ta’ala from the Qur’an. These words by themselves are inimitable and unsurpassed in their meaning and style since they are the exact words of Allah Ta’ala. So we are required to say these words in the original language since they cannot be properly translated. Besides that, your own personal supplication can be made in your own language.
QSometimes an individual may find himself having some money which he can deposit in a bank and he may
have taken a loan to finance his project. Is it permissible to use the interest paid to him on his deposits in order to pay off some of the interest charged on the loan?
AThere is no doubt that the argument for setting off interest earned against interest incurred appears to be strong and valid.
However, the person who does this, gets involved in two interest form based operations. He is actually taking interest from the bank and paying it again to the bank. In other words, he deals with interest twice. That is a case of double prohibition and sin.
QI would like to know regarding the issue that we Muslims interact with non-Muslims in the society like if we meet a
non-Muslim friend with family is it right to talk to his wife and introduce my wife to them as well?
AIslam urges Muslims to be kind with all human beings regardless of their race and creedal inclinations. The Qur’an and the Sunnah
do confirm that Muslims should honourably and generously deal with non-Muslim who deal with them kindly. With that in mind we can say that there is nothing wrong with the interaction among Muslim families and other non-Muslim ones as long as Muslims stick to the Islamic manners governing the relationship between sexes and both parties adhere to the public decorum, while respecting each other’s religion and belief.
QI am absolutely demoralised and have become a nervous wreck. This is due to that I have found out that my husband
has been dating our maid. He admitted and made repentance to Allah and asked my forgiveness. What is your advice, wrecked as I am?
AObserving Hijaab is a Divine rule which will always govern our life on earth. It could be that both your husband and you are
blameworthy for the state of affairs in which you find yourself by disregarding the law of Hijaab and intermigling with the non-Mahrams. Free mixing and abandonment of the Hijaab regulations will always result in such evil acts. Engage in Zikr and Istighfaar. Zikr wil strengthen your wrecked nerves Insha-Allah Ta’ala.
QWe often receive in our phones the message asking us to predict the outcome of football matches. In general,
are we allowed to make predictions on the forthcoming events?
A It depends on what you mean by predictions. If you mean estimation that is based on experience or the person’s own analysis of
the current events, then nothing wrong with it. For example an economic expert might give prediction about the exchange rates or a military expert may also predict victory or defeat etc. These attempts are based on experience and logical reasoning which is allowed and sometimes necessary in life, especially in planning. However, if prediction is religiously oriented and implies an extraordinary power and superstition, then it is not allowed.
QThis question comes from a Christian woman, she says she wants to get married to a Muslim man, and wonders
what is better, to take Islam or stay in her religion?
AIn fact, Islam lays emphasis on the issue of conviction. This woman is best advised to read and learn more about Islam. A
person who is thinking of converting to Islam should try to know more of Islam by means of reading reliable and well reputed Islamic books, visiting Islamic institutions if available etc. As for the issue of marriage we don’t advise that woman to convert just to get married to a Muslim man. Rather we advise her to know more about Islam and teachings so as to find her decision on conviction. Conviction is paramount in as far as ones embracing, converting, reverting to Islam.
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The Prophet said: No one has ever eaten better food than that paid for with what his hands have earned. And indeed the Prophet of Allah, Dawood,
would earn his living with (the work of) his hands. (Bukhari)
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QAs a means of surviving I personally deceived my friend and got away with some money from him. Now I regret
what I did and I repented to Allah Ta’ala. What should I do concerning the money I took from him?
AWhat we should know is that when we repent our past sins or mistakes are forgiven. Allah Ta’ala forgives the part that is owed to Him,
that is any shortfall in performing our duty to Him. Anything that we owe other people, He will not forgive unless the person concerned forgoes his right. Therefore, it is important that we should give back to other people what belongs to them. If we have verbally abused them and they are aware of the fact, we should tell them and beg their pardon. If we have taken their money we should refund them what we had taken. This may sound too ideal, particularly in a situation where it is very difficult for any of us to admit a guilt that the other party is unaware of. But if we are aiming for Allah’s forgiveness, this is what we should do.
QWith economic hardships, sourcing capital for businesses is becoming difficult and not straightforward. Few
months ago my friend earned money through gambling. He wants to invest the money into business. He got advice that after a certain period of time the money becomes Halaal. Is the advice correct?
A Common sense is adequate for this. How can Haraam money become Halaal? His entire income is contaminated with the filth
of the Haraam money which constitutes the basis of his business. The Haraam gambling remains Haraam. The advice he got is wrong. It is therefore compulsory that he gives the Haraam amount as Sadaqah to the poor.
Q As we live in an extremely mixed environment with non-Muslims, whenever accidents happens such
as death caused by road accident, houses
or property caught by fire, lightening killing people they attribute all these as the power of the devil causing it. As Muslims do we have to believe in that?
AIn Islam, we believe that Allah Ta’ala is the Ultimate cause of all causes in the universe. Nothing happens without His Will. However,
at the same time, He has told us that He has appointed causes which work within His overriding Will. Therefore rains fall, diseases happen according to the causes Allah has appointed. The devil is also created by Allah Ta’ala and so it could be that in some cases afflictions happens because of one or other of such causes that have been appointed. In face of such affliction however, we are ordered to seek cure and treat ourselves appropriately by using the means and resources available to us while believing firmly that Allah Ta’ala Alone is the Ultimate Protector.
QWhat advice can I give my children as they are losing their Islam by hanging out with non-Muslim friends all day
long?
A Parents bear the responsibility to bring up their children according to the teachings of Islam. Perhaps the only realistic way to wean
your children out to bad company is by providing them with practical alternatives. It is said that the alternative to bad company is good company. Enroll your children in activities that are beneficial and where they will be able to interact with other children in a constructive and positive way. If such activities do not exist in your community, you should get together with other parents who have similar concerns and organize something.
QI have heard about Salaatul-Hajah.What this prayer all about?
ASalaatul-Hajah is a prayer offered for the accomplishment of a particular purpose. It is a two Rakah prayer,
that states what one wishes to be accomplished with Allah’s help.
Emerged Before ChristianityEmerged in Malawi before Christianity, Islam co-exist swith other faith groups. Though Islam is older in the history of Malawi, which precedes Christianity, Muslims are proud of not been arrogant over other faith groups. Instead, Muslims uphold the importance of patriotism to their country.First Gift of Spiritual MessageHistorically, Islam was the first gift of spiritual message, which came to Malawi. In the pursuit of being loyal to their country, Muslims in Malawi, participate in various developmental programs, spearheaded by government, non-governmental organizations and own initiatives.Partners in DevelopmentAs partners in development Muslim organizations and individuals, have assisted in enhancing the education sector, by establishing primary and secondary schools and colleges such as Maryam Teachers Training College, International College for Business Management, Mai Aisha Academy etc where both Muslims and non-Muslims pursue their education. A Mile in Health SectorSince development, cannot be spearheaded by people with poor health, Islamic organizations are also investing in the health sector, by establishing health centers and clinics in the urban and rural areas. Ambassadors to such initiatives in the health sector include, Madinah Social Services, Limbe Muslim Jammat, and Lilongwe Sunni Foundation, have a number of health centers and clinics in urban and rural areas. The health services are subsidized, such that patients both Muslims and non-Muslims pay minimal fees. Access To Interest-Free Loans Not only that, developments cannot excel without financial institutions to provide financial support, such as providing loans for businesses and development projects. Realizing the great need of Malawians both
Muslims and non-Muslims to access interest-free loans, Muslims all along have made attempts in dialoguing with the Reserve Bank of Malawi, for the possibility of allowing Islamic Financial Products within Malawi’s existing Commercial Banks.Islamic Banking and Islamic Financing provides services open to all, both Muslim and non-Muslim. In other words, Islamic Banking and Financing services are not aimed at forcing non-Muslims to embrace Islam. The guiding principle of Islam to non-Muslims is a verse in the Qur’an, which stipulates saying, “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256)Pew Research Center on IslamAccording to Pew Reaserch Center, Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and is expected to outstrip Christianity by the end of the centuary. The numbers of Muslims will grow more than twice as fast as the world’s population by 2050.As Muslims in Malawi, we need to grow and match our strength. Many of us have heard the phrase, “If you are not growing, you are falling behind.” Since organizations have three core systems, to do, sell and grow, as Muslims we need to act, perform and forge ahead.Publication’s ViewWith such few items, as a reviewed perspective of Islam in Malawi, first spiritual gift, we may say that, the perspective of Islam in Malawi is a window full of compassion, generosity, cooperation, tolerance, as it deals with Malawi’s multi-society.Suggested Perspective Stepping first in Malawi is a blessing of its kind. As such, Muslims were supposed be ahead of everything, in education, in Waqf (Endowments), propagation, infranstructure etc. The most relevant question could be are we growing, progressing proportionately to match the claim that Islam was the first spiritual gift that appeared in Malawi?
Islam - Malawi’s First Spiritual Gift. Reviewed Perspective
ADVICE QUOTES“Read the Qur’an throughout your life.”
“Read the Qur’an, for it will come and intercede for its readers on the Day of Resurrection.”
“There is no goodness in the one who is not friendly or likeable.”
“Control your tongue, let your house be enough for you, and weep for your sins.”
“(Take care of) your mother, then your mother,
then your mother, then your father, then other
relatives in order of closeness.”
“Feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan
(show compassion).”
“Beware of this world, for it is sweet and tempting.”