"This Ummah has its source of knowledge and reference in the Quran, Sunnah, and the works of the ulama who have spent their life in understanding, expanding, and explaining the Sunnah.
When we look at the moral fabric of our society, we see that Islam provides us the strongest foundation to build the best society upon moral and ethical principles.
..... We see the imported festivals and celebrations that are brought into our societies, whether it be in the name of Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, or Lovers' Day. When we see this happen and know the ignorance and damage it has caused in our communities. Only yesterday we had the so called Valentines' Day, and see the vice and the vile nature of this celebration. When we look at the history of Valentines' Day, we find that St. Valentine was a person who used to facilitate people getting married against the order of the community he or she was living in, and....."
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Extracted from Shaikh Shuraim's Friday Khutbah delivered on February 15th 2008.
17 comments:
Mashallah! must have been a very important khutbah! it is so so true what sheikh shuraim has said... whether its mothers day fathers day etc, all has become such a norm in the muslim community too, which is very sad. Allah protect us all and guide us completely.. keep us with imaan, take us with imaan and resurrect us with imaan INSHALLAH
Valentine’s Day (Yawm al-Hubb)
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa
[Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa’imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa.
Fatwa No. 21203]
source: fatwaonline.com
[Q]: Some people celebrate Yawm al-Hubb (Valentine's Day) on February 14 [the
second month of the Christian Gregorian calendar] every year by exchanging red
roses as gifts. They also dress up in red clothing, and congratulate one another
(on this occasion). Some sweet shops produce special sweets - red in colour -
and draw hearts upon them. Some shops advertise their goods which are
specially related to this day. What is the Islaamic view [concerning the
following]:
1. Celebrating this day?
2. Buying from these shops on this day?
3. Selling - by shop-owners who are not celebrating - the things which are used
as gifts, to those who are celebrating?
(And) may Allaah reward you with all good!
[A]: The clear evidence from the Qur.aan and Sunnah - and this is agreed upon
by consensus (Ijmaa') of the early generations of the Muslim Ummah - indicates
that there are only two 'Eeds in Islaam (days of celebration): 'Eed al-Fitr (after
the fast of Ramadhaan) and 'Eed al-Adhaa (after the standing at 'Arafah for
pilgrimage).
Every other 'Eed - whether it is connected to a person, group, incident or any
other occasion - is an innovated 'Eed. It is not permissible for the Muslim people
to participate in it, approve of it, make any show of happiness on its occasion, or
assist in it in any way - since this will be transgressing the bounds of Allaah:
“...and whoever transgresses the bounds of Allaah, he has wronged his
own self..” [Soorah at-Talaaq, Aayah 1]
If we add to this fabricated 'Eed the fact that it is one of the 'Eeds of the
disbelievers, it is sin upon sin. This is because it is Tashabbuh (imitation) of the
disbelievers, and a type of Muwaalaat (loyalty) to them. And Allaah has
prohibited the believers from imitation of them and having love or loyalty for
them in His Mighty Book (Qur’aan). It is also confirmed from the Prophet (sal-
Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that he said:
“Whoever imitates a people is one of them.”
'Eed al-Hubb (the celebration of Valentine's Day) comes under the category of
what has been mentioned here, since it is one of the pagan Christian holidays.
Hence it is not permissible for any Muslim, who believes in Allaah and the Last
Day, to participate in it, approve of it, or congratulate (anyone on that occasion).
On the contrary, it is obligatory to abandon it and stay far away from it - in
response to Allaah and His Messenger, and to distance oneself from the anger of
Allaah and His punishment.
Additionally, it is forbidden for a Muslim to assist or help in this 'Eed, or any other
of the forbidden/illegal celebrations in any way whatsoever - whether by food or
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drink, selling or buying, production, gift-giving, correspondence, announcements,
etc. All of these things are considered as co-operating in sin and transgression
and disobedience of Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah, the Glorious and Most
High, says:
“... and co-operate with one another in righteousness and piety, and do
not co-operate in sin and transgression. And fear Allaah! Verily Allaah is
severe in punishment..” [Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 2]
Likewise, it is obligatory for every Muslim to adhere strictly to the Qur’aan and
Sunnah in every situation - especially in times of temptations and corruption. It
is incumbent that he/she understand, be aware and be cautioned from falling into
the deviations of those whom Allaah is angry with (Jews) and those who are
astray (Christians) and the immoral people who have no fear of punishment - nor
hope of reward - from Allaah, and who give no attention at all to Islaam.
It is necessary for the Muslim to flee to Allaah, the Most High, seeking His
Hidaayah (Guidance) and Thabaat (Firmness) upon the Path. Verily, there is no
Guide except Allaah, and no One Who can Grant Firmness except Him.
And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon
our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.
The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa
Head: Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh;
Deputy Head: Shaykh Saalih ibn Fowzaan;
Member: Shaykh 'Abdullaah ibn Ghudayyaan;
Member: Shaykh Bakar ibn 'Abdullaah Abu Zayd
assalaamu alaykum,
masha allah ..very nice khutbah...
but i have a question to you:
how do the imams of makkah and madinah earn money?
jazakallahu khayran
for what i know sh shuraim, sh sudais are also judges, sh ghamdi is a teacher in i think um ul qura inside makkah,
May Allah give them jazza for touching so many hearts by their wondurful recitation
Waslam
wa'alaykum as salam
They work! :) Some are judges, others like Shaykh Shuraim are teachers in the universities etc...
yes thats correct..sheikh talib is judge so thats how he makes money..but it would still be good to know if they do get paid for this
lovely khutba..sheikh shuraim is tottaly right:)
ooooh my typing error.
Friday - 13th Feb 2009
Even students of universities like Islamic university of madinah and Um al Qura University get paid for studying there, Im sure they are paid for being Imam as well and Allah knows best , Theses people are lecturers and scholars and they teach at universities and also in the Haram and other places.
They do get paid for being a imam. It is a job as they work for the Saudi govt , but they don't get paid that much as what people think they get.
oh jazakhallhair..no ideas how much roughly?..just curious
Assalaamu Alaykum, wunderful Khutbah. Every1needs to know what’s right and what’s wrong. Every little detail counts.
Im sure the Imams will be paid highly in the hereafter Inshallah. May Allah (swt) increase everyone’s knowledge ameen.
yes totally, if i was an imam and could choose which mosque to lead the salah in, i would definately choose masjid al haram:)..even if i didnt get paid 1 single riyal:)
jazakhallhair for the khutba translation, may allah reward you.
Nice comments Jazak'Allah khair. Even if I knew I think its not appropriate to post on how much the Imams earn etc. I do not mean to offend any person here. I know you do not mean it in any wrong way. But I think its just not right to do it. Please forgive me if i've said anything wrong.Jazak'Allah khair for the comments again.
May Allah(Subhana wa ta3la) shower his bounties on our beloved Imams and scholards in Haramain and everywhere else. May Allah(Subhana wa ta3la) forgive them, and make them our imams in haram for years to come. Ameen thummah Ameen.
mashallah as Muslims we must not celebrate Valentines day. Sheikh Shuraims points are so true, how can you just show your love for 1 day in a year? jazakhairun for uploading
i heard that shaikh hudhayfi earns about 500€ !
Mash'Allah...
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