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Resolution No.(164): "Ruling on Demonstrations"

Date Added : 08-10-2015

Resolution No.(164)(2/2011) by the Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies:

"Ruling on Demonstrations"

Date: 5/4/1432 AH, corresponding to 10/3/2011.

 

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of The Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.

During its fifth session held on the above given date, the Board stressed that it is incumbent upon every Muslim to adhere to the Law of Allah, invite others to fight corruption, resort to dialogue, and seek comprehensive reform as indicated in the following verse: " I only desire (your) betterment to the best of my power; and my success (in my task) can only come from God. In Him I trust, and unto Him I look." {Hud/88}. This is in addition to inviting people to the way of Allah with wisdom and beautiful preaching.

In response to a number of inquiries regarding the ruling of Sharia on demonstrations and sit-ins, taking into consideration their diversity,  multiple slogans, aims, banners and  repercussions, the Board has drawn up a set of governing rules that emanate from the objectives of Islamic Law (Sharia):

First: There is no other method of expressing one`s point of view, such as constructive dialogue and exchange of advice between influential members of society and decision makers.

Second: They don`t lead to blood-shed, killing , or harm.

Third: The damage resulting from them isn`t bigger than their expected benefit.

Fourth: They don`t involve or lead to acts that damage the interests of the country and its people.

Fifth: They shouldn`t involve any acts of transgression against public or private institutions.

Sixth: They aren`t exploited by foreign parties to work havoc upon society.

Seventh: They don`t lead to planting the seeds of trial amongst the members of the same society, undermine the country`s security, incite violence and sectarianism, or division.

Eighth: They don`t violate the provisions of Islamic Sharia, such as the unlawful mixing between the two sexes.

Ninth: They don`t lead to intimidating peaceful citizens by inflicting damage on their different properties, the spread of theft or violation of the sanctity of houses and families.

On its part, the Board recommends that scholars undertake their role through providing guidance and reform, and  giving precedence to the higher interests of our nation and country. We pray that Allah keeps this country safe and peaceful, spares it all sorts of trials, along with the rest of the Muslim countries. Indeed, He Is The Best to protect and The Best to help.

 

Chairman of the Iftaa` Board, The Mufti General of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Grace Sheikh Abdulkareem Al-Khasawneh.

Vice Head of the Iftaa` Board, Dr. Ahmad Helayel

Dr. Yahia Al-Botoosh/ Member

His Eminence, Sheikh Sa`ied Hijjawi/ Member

Judge Sari Attieh/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Khair Al-Essa/ Member

Prof. Abduln`nassir Abu Al Bass`al/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Oklah Al-Ib`brahim

Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Al-Gharaibeh/ Member

Dr.Abdulrahmann Ibbdah/ Member

Executive Secretary of the Iftaa` Board, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Hunaiti

 

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Summarized Fatawaa

What is the ruling on doubting whether one or two prostrations were performed?

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
 
If a worshiper is in doubt regarding the number of units (rak'ahs) or prostrations (sajdahs) performed, he must build upon the minimum (i.e., assume the lower number) and perform the prostration of forgetfulness (Sujud al-Sahw) before the Salam at the end of the prayer. This is based on the report from ‘Ata’ ibn Yasar that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When anyone of you is in doubt about his Salat (prayer) and does not know how many he has prayed, three or four (Rak'at) he should cast aside his doubt and base his prayer on what he is sure of. Then, he should perform two prostrations before Taslim (salutation). If he has prayed five Rak'at, they will make his Salat (prayer) an even number for him and if he has prayed exactly four, they (i.e. two prostrations) will be humiliation for the devil..' (Narrated by Abu Dawud).
 
It is stated in Al-Muqaddimah al-Hadramiyyah: 'If one doubts [whether he performed] a bowing (ruku’), a prostration, or a rak'ah, he must perform it and prostrate [for forgetfulness], even if the doubt is removed before the Salam—unless the doubt is removed before he performs what would potentially be an addition. Thus, if he doubts whether he prayed three or four, he is obligated to build upon the minimum.' And Allah the Exalted knows best.

What is the ruling on purchasing sacrificial animals and authorizing their slaughter via telephone?

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
 
It is preferable for the one offering a sacrifice (udhiyah) to slaughter the animal himself, in adherence to the Sunnah, or to be present at the slaughter if possible.
 
It is valid to authorize a butcher to purchase a sacrificial animal on his behalf and slaughter it, regardless of whether the animal is owned by the butcher or the butcher is acting as an agent in its sale—according to the Hanbali school—provided that the butcher specifically designates and purchases the animal for the person offering the sacrifice before slaughtering it. And Allah Almighty knows best.

What is the ruling on shaving the head of the newborn?

It is desirable to shave the head of the newborn on the seventh day from delivery, and the weight of his/her hair is given in gold , or silver as charity.

What are the disliked (makruh) acts of fasting?

● Excessive rinsing of the mouth and nose (during ablution), as it may lead to swallowing water.
● Tasting food or doing anything that may risk breaking the fast.
● Engaging in idle talk, and it is even more emphasized to avoid lying, backbiting, and gossiping.

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