Art in Islam

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Dar al-Fatwa al-Misriyya

Question:

Does Islam object to art?

Answer:

Islam allows purposeful and respectful forms of art

The religion of Islam respects human innate talents and encourages creativity. God created us for a sublime purpose; namely, to worship Him, construct the earth, and promote good moral values. Islamic law permits the practice of various forms of arts like acting, painting, poetry, and singing as long as they are employed properly for a valid and respectful reason and according to the boundaries prescribed by God. In Islam, the legal maxim states that the means take the same rulings as their objectives. Based on this, acting is permissible per se provided it aims at presenting good moral values and building a sound mindset and balanced character, in which case it is regarded by Islam as a refined form of art.

On the other hand, it is a sin in the sight of God Almighty to act in, direct, or produce movies which spread indecency, lies, evils, etc. due to the immorality and they promote. In this case, acting is considered impermissible in Islamic law for the perversities it involves. Based on this, acting is but a kind of human activity—its good is desirable and its ugly is repugnant.

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Depicting prophets and messengers in movies

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Dar al-Fatwa al-Misriyya

Question:

What is the ruling on depicting the prophets and messengers (peace be upon them) in movies and TV shows?

Answer:

It is impermissible in Islam to depict prophets in movies

Although acting is permissible in itself based on the above mentioned conditions, there is no justification whatsoever for the depiction of the prophets and messengers of God (peace be upon them) due to their lofty status and infallibility. God’s prophets and messengers are the best of all humans, and He raised them high above depiction by any other human being. Moreover, God ranked them far above Satan’s impersonation in dreams. Abu Huraira (may God be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Name yourselves with my name (use my name) but do not name yourselves with my kunya name (i.e. Abu al-Qasim). And whoever sees me in a dream then surely he has seen me for Satan cannot impersonate me. And whoever tells a lie against me (intentionally), then let him occupy his place in hell-fire”(Bukhari and Muslim). This hadith clearly proves that God Almighty preserves the status of the prophets (peace be upon them) and protects their message. Satan cannot impersonate the prophets either in reality or in a dream.

Based on this, it is mandatory upon Muslims to respect our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and all the other prophets and messengers of God by refraining from presenting, producing, and releasing artworks that depict them. Lack of knowledge and ignorance may drive some authors to distort or manipulate the biography of any prophet for personal gain.

It is established in Islamic law that preventing harm takes precedence over gaining benefit. So, despite all the benefits filmmakers might find in producing movies that depict the prophets, these works involve real evil such as tampering with the prophets’ biographies and adding irrelevant and incorrect information.

Al-Azhar’s Islamic Research Academy declared in resolution no. 100 of its 14th session of the 35th round held in Cairo on June 30, 1999 CE that it is impermissible to depict the prophets, messengers, the ten Companions who were promised paradise and the household of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in any form of art.

Based on the above, it is impermissible to violate the sanctity of the prophets and messengers by personifying them in movies or any other artwork. Producers and filmmakers should work on finding and presenting innovative ideas to introduce the biographies of the prophets in a manner befitting their status and avoid causing strife in the Muslim community.

And God Almighty knows best.

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Burdah Sharif

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Taher Siddiqui

Question:

Asalaam alikum,

I have a dream where some children were reciting Burdah sharif. What does this mean?

Answer:

It means go back to spiritual fitra by focusing on love of Rasoolullah (s), and Allah knows best.

Taher Siddiqui

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Ya Sayyidi Ya Madadul Haq Ya Mawlana Shaykh Hisyam Kabbani

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Taher Siddiqui

Prayer Request:

Mawlana aku hanyalah makhluk yang hina dihadapanMu apalagi dihadapan Rasulullah SAW apalagi dihadapan Allah SWT. aku minta ridhomu Ya Mawlana untuk selalu bersamamu di dunia maupun di akhirat. aku erdogan thayyib dari indonesia hamba ALLAH SWT yang hina.

Translation:
Mawlana I am just a lowly creature in front of You let alone in front of Rasulullah SAW let alone in front of Allah SWT. I ask your pleasure Ya Mawlana to be with you in this world and in the hereafter. I’m [private] from Indonesia, the despicable servant of ALLAH SWT.

Answer:

Mawlana Syekh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani mengirim salam dan berdoa untuk Anda. Alhamdulillah Anda adalah hamba Allah yang dimuliakan yang telah diberikan berkah menjadi bagian dari Ummati Muhammad (s). Semoga Allah memberikan yang terbaik untuk hidup ini dan akhirat.

Translation:

Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani is sending salams and praying for you. Alhamdulillah you are an honored servant of Allah that has been granted the blessings of being part of Ummati Muhammad (s). May Allah give you the best of this life and the Akhira.

Taher Siddiqui

 

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Job Prayer

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Prayer Request:

Salam,
I have lost my job 2.5 years ago and I have applied at so many places since then. I am not getting any interview call and at this point I feel like there might be an issue. Please help me with a dua that I can recite. .

Answer:

Assalamualaykum.

Continue to apply and look where you have not looked before. Give zakat and sadaqa and keep family ties. Recite Salat al-Fatih.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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Sitting with knees drawn up during khutba

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Taher Siddiqui

Question:

Any idea why sitting with knees drawn up during khutba is prohibited?

Answer:

wa ‘alaykum salam,

قال البيهقي رحمه الله :
“والذي روي في حديث معاذ بن أنس أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم نهى عن الحبوة يوم الجمعة : فهو إن ثبت فلِما فيه من اجتلاب النوم ، وتعريض الطهارة للانتقاض ، فإذا لم يخش ذلك فلا بأس بالاحتباء” انتهى .
“معرفة السنن والآثار” (1814) .

This hadith was declared hasan by Imam at-Tirmidhi, however Imam an-Nawawi said, “we do not consider this hadith hasan we consider it da`eef because it contains two weak narrators.” In actuality one of them is very weak and one of them is weak.

Another proof is that the Prophet (s) and the Sahaba were observed sitting in the ihtibaa’ position which is also called qurfusah and the Prophet (s) and the Sahaba were seen sitting the position of qurfusah during Jumu`ah and the Prophet (s) was also seen outside of Jumu`ah in the position of qurfusah.

Therefore there is no karaha (dislike) in it at all and that is the fatwa of all the four madhhabs. That is not the position of Ahl al-`Ilm on that hadith. They did not endorse it and it was not recognized by them as paradigmatic, ie something to be considered in the Shariah as definitive, and Allah knows best.

Hajj Gibril Haddad

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picking grapes

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Taher Siddiqui

Dream:

I had a dream this morning about the grape trees in my backyard I have 3 but in the dream there were many more and they were the tallest trees I’ve ever seen in my life so my mom was with me and I was looking up for grapes and she said there aren’t any I said yes there are so I saw green black and purple grapes growing and i was wondering how I can reach them and I grew as the tall as the tree and started picking the grapes what does this mean?

Interpretation:

Picking a bunch of grapes in a dream means receiving money from someone. Allahu aalam.

Taher Siddiqui

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Tazia and holding Quran recitation for the deceased

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Shaykh Senad Agic

Question:

As-Salamu ‘Alaikum,

1. Is it permitted to recite the Holy Qur’an over the deceased?

2. What about making loud congregational dhikr such as la ilaha ill ‘Llah?

3. Is it allowed to write on the shroud?

4. Is it allowed to place anything in the shroud such as taweez or personal items.

5. Is it permitted to hold gatherings to recite all or some of the Holy Qur’an for the deceased shortly after burial?

6. What about serving food to guests in the home of the deceased?

Answer:

1. Presenting the reward of recitation of the Qur’an to a dead person is permissible whether the dead is a relative or not. This is the opinion of the majority of Muslim scholars.

2. It is permissible for those accompanying the Janaazah to read La ilaha illallah softly. Reciting Durood, Naath, the Kalima, Tasbeeh or Tahleel, loudly or silently while carrying or walking in front of the janaazah is permissible and beneficial to the deceased and those present. One should abstain from speaking of WORLDLY affairs or laughing and joking.

3. The shrouding garments and fabrics should be plain and unadorned with no indication of the deceased person’s material wealth in life.

4. Choosing to use less fabric for the shroud and avoiding placing things such as taweez or personal items, metal or plastic zippers and buttons is preferable to not reduce to soil.

5.  It is permitted to hold gatherings to recite from the Holy Qur’an for the soul of the deceased shortly after burial.

6. If guests come to the family of the deceased during the mourning period, there is nothing wrong with making food for them for the sake of hospitality, and there is nothing wrong with the household inviting whoever they want to eat with them from the food that has been given to them.

And Allah (swt) knows best.

Dr. Senad Agic, Imam
SABAH – Chicago
9920 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131

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Job purpose, do dua for my brother he may get good job with good salary

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Taher Siddiqui

Prayer Request:

As Salam alikam hazrat Sheikh Hisham Kabbani.

I am from Pakistan 🇵🇰. I have request you please help my brother. He went to Malta 🇲🇹 for job purpose, please do dua for him he may get good job with good salary in Malta 🇲🇹.

Answer:

wa ‘alaykum salam. 

Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani is praying for your brother.

Taher Siddiqui

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Saw RasoolAllah on the night of Shab e barat in our old home

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Taher Siddiqui

Question:

In our home, everyone was celebrating Shab & Milad, i was told Prophet is also here, so i wanted to see him, as milad ended, he stood up to leave, as he approached i saw his white hand & feet, he was wearing a orange brown robe but his face was covered.

Answer:

Alhamdulillah seeing Rasoolullah (s) in a dream is true and this dream and means salvation from 7 big problems in this dunya and 7 in Akhira as Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani has related to us. Allah knows best.

Taher Siddiqui

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