Questions and answers of Madani Muzakarah

Should we spend the 12^th in Makkah or Madinah?

Question 1: Should the 12^th of Rabi’-ul-Awwal be spent in Makkah Mukarramah or Madinah Munawwarah?

Answer: Makkah Mukarramah is a city of many virtues; there is no doubt in this because the birthplace of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is there. (Ibn-e-‘Asakir, vol. 1, p. 187) However, in order to give congratulations, one must go to the home, and the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is resting in Madinah Munawwarah right now. Therefore, if it is possible, the 12^th of Rabi’-ul-Awwal should be spent in Madinah Munawwarah. (Madani Muzakarah, 2^nd Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

Cleaning up the house in commemoration of Rabi’-ul-Awwal is a means of honour

Question 2: If an Islamic sister cleans the house in commemoration of Rabi’-ul-Awwal, will she be rewarded for it?

Answer: Cleaning up or maintaining cleanliness is a Sunnah, therefore, whenever you clean your house or clothes, make the intention of fulfilling the Sunnah of cleaning. Similarly, when you clean your body whilst bathing, then make this intention whilst performing Ghusl, because rubbing the body whilst having a bath cleans the body. Anyhow, to clean up as required with the intention of honouring the Noble Birth is undoubtedly showing honour for it, and this is a most virtuous and rewardable action. (Madani Muzakarah, 3^rd Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

It is better to add the words وَاٰلِهٖ in Salat upon the Prophet

Question 3: When some people mention the name of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, they say: صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم and others say صلَّی الله علیه وسلَّم. Which method is more correct?

Answer: Both are correct. The meaning of صلَّی الله علیه وسلَّم is ‘Salutations and peace be upon him’, and the meaning of صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is ‘Salutation and peace be upon him and his family.’ It is clear that adding وَاٰلِهٖ is better. (Madani Muzakarah, 3^rd Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

Can a deceased child be buried in the graveyard?

Question 4: A child was born dead and after enquiring, we were informed that they should not be buried in the graveyard but outside of it because they are impure. Is this correct according to Shari’ah?

Answer: It is due to the lack of knowledge that people make these statements; Shari’ah does not say any such thing. The child can be buried in the graveyard. (Madani Muzakarah, 3^rd Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

On which days is it Sunnah to apply kohl?

Question 5: On which days is it Sunnah to apply kohl?

Answer: It is Sunnah to apply kohl on the days of Friday, Eid-ul-Adha and Eid-ul-Fitr. (Mirat-ul-Manajih, vol. 6, p. 180; Madani Muzakarah, 3^rd Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

How is to take out money from an ATM on the way to pray Jumu’ah?

Question 6: Can we stop and take out money from the ATM whilst on our way to the Jumu’ah Salah?

Answer: When the first Azaan is called, it is Wajib to hasten towards the Salah (i.e. getting ready for Jumu’ah) and it is Wajib to leave trading and all those things which prevent one from hastening towards it. (Durr-e-Mukhtar, vol. 3, p. 42; Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, p. 775) Therefore, once the Azaan has taken place, money cannot be withdrawn from the ATM whilst on the way to Jumu’ah. (Madani Muzakarah, 4^th Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

The Salah should be offered with the Masjid congregation during a procession

Question 7: During a Milaad procession, should a separate congregation be established or should the Salah be offered with the congregation of the Masjid?

Answer: If there is no Shar’i hindrance, the Salah should be offered with the congregation in the Masjid. (Madani Muzakarah, 4^th Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

Is it the responsibility of the father to give his children a house?

Question 8: Is it the responsibility of the father to give his children a house?

Answer: As long as the children are under the care of their father, it is necessary upon him to provide them with accommodation. (Al Jawharah-tul-Nayyirah, vol. 2, p. 115) However, if the children are no longer under his care, for example, when the children get married, then it is not the responsibility of the father to provide them with a house. (Madani Muzakarah, 4^th Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

What should a person do at times of distress?

Question 9: If a person is distressed and there is no sign of the issue being resolved, what should one do?

Answer: Make Du’a in the court of Allah Almighty. You will find some invocations in the book of Maktaba-tul-Madinah, Madani Treasure of Blessings, in regards to this; recite them. Offer your Salah and make Du’a especially after the Salah, as ‘Du’a is specially accepted after Salah.’ (Fazaail-e-Du’a, p. 120-121; Madani Muzakarah, 4 Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

Du’a is accepted at the birthplace of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم

Question 10: What was your manner when you visited the birthplace of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم?

Answer: I went by foot, and if it was within my capacity, I would have visited on my head. The birthplace of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is a place of etiquette and a place that should be visited; it is an honour to behold it. Du’a is accepted in its vicinity, because the place which the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is proven to have visited is known as مَشْهَد, and Du’a is accepted near the مَشْهَد (i.e. the place of arrival). (Fazaail-e-Du’a, p. 136) The noble birthplace is that place which the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم first arrived to in this world, so it is a place where Du’as are accepted. May Allah Almighty allow us to visit that sacred place time and time again. (Madani Muzakarah, 4^th Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)

The ruling on throwing food in langar

Question 11: In processions of Milaad, food is placed into bags and thrown from roofs or juice cartons are thrown, and even notes are thrown also. Please give some guidance in this regard.

Answer: Some of the food, fruit and chocolates etc. that are thrown fall on the ground and are trampled over and if the food consists of rice, then it falls all over the place. Thus, this food is wasted and it is Haraam to waste food. Throwing the food like this should be avoided and it should be given in the hands instead. If the notes do not rip and become wasted when thrown like this and fall into someone’s hands, then they can be thrown. (Madani Muzakarah, 5^th Rabi’-ul-Awwal 1441 AH)