Prayer Request: Istikhara request

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Request:

Assalaam Alaikum!

I would like to request Ya Sayyidi Mawlana Sheykh Nazim to please do istikhara for me. I’ve loved a man for eight years now, Alhamdulillah. He got married in between but is divorced now. Please sheykhs, pray for me, I am in deep pain. It’s been a long wait. Please pray that all the obstacles in this relation removes. Please perform istikhara for me for Allah knows what is better for us indeed.

JazakAllah

Response:

Alaykum Salam,

If possible get married and start a new life as soon as possible. Mawlana Shaykh Hisham is praying for you.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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Prayer Request: A lot of debt

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Request:

Ya Syaikh, I was the first child of four children. I have worked and my parent have a lot of debt, and I want to help him. I need your dua, how it is Syaikh?

Response:

Mawlana Shaykh Hisham is praying for you. Keep good family ties, pay sadaqa and pray at night. In sha Allah you will be able to help out.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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Istikhara (Dream)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Question:

Assalam-O-Alikum,

I am Canadian and living here with my family. I did istikhara whether I should live here and take the passport or not. I saw in dream that I am in my back home country and sitting with my family and some other children (not mine). I also saw there my friend who has recently come to Canada. I asked him are you back from Canada. He said yes. And I am also feeling that my family (Brother, father) are not happy on my coming back.
Note. If you say I can do istikhara again.
Thanks

Answer:

Alaykum Salam,

Being back home in dream means you and your friend have retained home values while some relatives may wish you to assimilate completely. Istikhara is good as long as you maintain the former balance, and Allah knows best.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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Prayer Request: Health

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Request:

BISMILLAH. AS-SALAAMU ALAIKUM.

I AM EXPERIENCING NUMBNESS IN MY FOOT WHICH THEN GOES UP MY LEG, Please PRAY FOR ME AND GIVE ME A FORMULA FROM OUR ILLUSTRIOUS QURAN THAT I MIGHT RECITE AS WELL. ALSO FOR RASH. MAY OUR ALLAH AZZA WA JAL REWARD YOU PEACE.

Response:

Alaykum Salam,
Recite the Fatiha with niyya and tahara over yourself daily.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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Remarriage

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Question:

Assalamu alaikum,

I got married [private] back and, Alhamdulillah, I gave birth to a baby boy the next year. But later on I found my husband is cheating me and I decided to divorce him. Now we both got divorced and my son is with me. My parents are forcing me for another marriage and a proposal has come that the person is ready to accept my son. That person wants to talk to me over the phone. He is telling me that he started seeing me as his wife and is talking about sex and all. I am not interested in such talks and my dad told him to send the details. After that no response from them. His dad and mom also spoke with us but now there is no response from them. Everyone is totally confused. Please suggest a solution for this.

Answer:

Alaykum Salam,

May Allah grant you contentment and protection through all your tests. Be patient and have trust, in sha Allah He will send you a better person so that you do not go through the same problem twice.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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How to find out?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Question:

Assalamoualaykoum wa rahmatullah wabarakatuh,

How does one find out if there is black magic on them? A person like me with a series of bad luck finding work (Alhamdulillah for the bad and the good) despite numerous attempts. Is going to a tarot reader haram to find out such? What if there is no Muslim person in the state to figure such things? I  have done the basic black magic protection as suggested on site. I just want to be able to find work so I can help my family and move out. My parents are in their own world, my mom drinks alcohol and practice magic which she calls “white”, my father has his own family and doesn’t even call me and all iIwant is to find work inchallah an get married. Please guide me.

Jazakkallahu kairan.

Answer:

Alaykum Salam,

Yes going to a tarot reader is haram. Keep salat and good ties with parents even if they cut ties with you. Continue saying alhamdulillah in all cases, that is proof there is no black magic on you. In sha Allah you will find work soon.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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My husband has abused our children

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Question:

Dear respected Shaikhs,

I am in a very difficult situation and need some help. Me and my husband are now separated. My daughter has always displayed disturbing behaviour of a sexual nature since she was very little. She is now 5 and says her daddy touched her bottom. I also have a son who is 2 and a daughter who is 1. They have also displayed similar behaviour. I have confronted my husband about this but he denies he has done anything and has sworn on the Quraan. My family is aware of my concerns towards the children but they do not believe me and say I am imagining things.

Please can Mawlana Shaikh Nazim explain what is the truth regarding this matter as my family is pressuring me to reconcile with my husband but I will never be able to trust him to be alone with the children.

Kind Regards.

Answer:

What you describe shows enough reason for distrust on your part, and
complete trust is needed for family life. The pressure should rather be
on your husband to set your heart at ease. Keep communication open, pray
istikhara and follow your heart.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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Prayer Request: Doa for my wife and my son

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Request:

Assalamualaikum ya Mawlana Shaykh Hisham al Kabbani q.s,

I ask prayers for my wife who is currently pregnant about 8 months. Please pray my wife may be health and safety, and also for my son who is still in the womb. Please advise ya Sheikh to name my son after he was born fit what then?

Response:

Alaykum Salam,

Read Surat al Balad x7 daily. You may name him Muhammad Rafiq or Muhammad Rahim.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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Difference Betwen Faith and Belief

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Question:

Assalam Alaikum Wa Rehmatullah,

In the sohba’s I see two titles, some says faith and another says belief, can you explain what is the main difference in both of these terms. I am unable to pick what is the correct translation for these two so I can understand clearly, also can you tell me if these two terms means aqeedah and iman. Please define it clearly so stupid’s like me can understand. Please give an example if possible to understand what is belief and faith.

Assalam Alaikum Wa Rehmatullah

Answer:

Alaykum Salam,

They are generally synonymous and interchangeable. Strictly speaking belief is more generic while faith implies strong belief. Aqida comes from ‘aqd or knot/contract because it refers to what the heart has clinched upon and decided once and for all to follow. Iman is belief in Allah, the angels, the Prophets, etc.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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What does “may Allah sanctify his secret” mean?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Question:

As salaam alaykum,

I don’t understand this phrase. What is meant by “the secret” if you can give me general idea of its parameters at least? What am I asking be sanctified?

And what does saying Ha Miiim in Hizb Al- Nasr do for one? Can it be said as a zikr in its own, and if so, to what purpose?

Fi Amanillah.

Answer:

Alaykum Salam,

It is an affirmation of respect for the content referred to in such verses as ‘truly Allah knows the contents of breasts’ with specific relation to the righteous of the Umma. By the same token it is a prayer for its principal ingredient namely sincerity. As for the Disjointed Letters in Qur’an they stand for many blessed meanings such as the Divine and Prophetic or angelic names, and more. Allah knows best.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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