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HOME SWEET HOME:
A Muslimah And Her Home

The Prophet (Sallallaahu aayhi wa sallam) said “The deen is naseehah (Sincere advice).” [Muslim, Abu Dawud & Nisa'e] …and this is simply some naseeha.

A woman is closest to Allaah when she is in her home.

Proof:

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Woman is ‘awrah, and if she goes out, the shaytaan raises his hopes (of misguiding her). She is never closer to Allaah than when she stays in her house.” [Narrated by Ibn Hibbaan and Ibn Khuzaymah; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Shaheehah, no. 2688]

Why? Because she is a fitna.

Proof:

The Prophet (Saw) said, “I did not leave any fitna more harmful than the fitna of women upon men.” [Bukhari & Muslim]

Even in her home, she must not be alone with a non-mahram.

Proof:

Umar (ra) reported that the Prophet said, “A man shall never keep alone with a woman except that the third between them is the Shayton.” [Tirmidhi]

When times call for it, and a women needs to go out, she should stay far away from men as possible, closely clinging onto the sides of the wall, not in the open.

Proof:

Hamza bin Abu Usaid Ansari transmitted through his father that the Prophet was coming out of the Masjid when he found that the men and women had got mixed up. He asked the women to go behind and said, “It is not proper for you to walk in the middle of the street. You should walk on the edge of the street.” After this command, women walked so near the walls of the houses that their long sheets (over-garments) sometimes got stuck into the walls. [Abu Dawud]

In the masjid, the last row is the best for her. Why? Because this way she is away from (God fearing) men (So what about being "near" men who don't fear Allaah?).

Proof:

Abu Hurayrah said that the Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The best of the men’s rows is the first and the worst is the last, and the best of the women’s rows is the last and the worst in the first.” Narrated by Muslim under No. 664. (Because they are away from men)

However their houses are better for them.

Proof:

And he (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said concerning a woman’s prayer in the mosque: “Their houses are better for them.” Narrated by Abu Dawood (567) and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood. ”

And the prayer in the masjid is rewarded, yet still their homes are better for them, so what about going out for less important things?

In the corner of her room is the best place for her (in her home).

Proof:

Umm Humaid Sa’idiyya(raa) reported, She asked, “Oh Prophet of Allah, I desire to offer prayers under your leadership.”

The Holy Prophet said, “I know that, but your offering the prayer in a corner is better than your offering it in you closet and your offering the prayer in your closet is better than offering it in the courtyard of your house, and your offering the prayer in the courtyard is better than offering it in the neighboring Masjid, and your offering it in the neighboring Masjid is better than your offering it in the biggest Masjid of the town.” [Ahmad & Tabarani]

Even if she is next door to the ka’bah, her home is still better for her.

Proof:

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said:

The Sunnah indicates that it is better for a woman to pray at home, no matter where she is, whether she is in Makkah or elsewhere. Hence the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not prevent the female slaves of Allaah from coming to the mosques of Allaah, but their houses are better for them.”

He said that when he was in Madeenah, even though prayer in the Prophet’s Mosque brings more reward, because a woman’s prayer in her own house is more covering for her and farther removed from temptation (fitnah), so if she is in her house then this is preferable and is better.

[See Fataawa al-Jaami’ah li’l-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, vol. 1, p. 207. See also Question # 3457.]

When a woman does go out, Shaytaan beautifies her (in the eyes of men)

Proof:

Abu Ahwas from Abdullaah who said that the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “The women is object of concealment, when she leaves the house, Shaytaan (the Devil) beautifies her” [Tirmidhi 1173, Ibn Khuzaymah 1685-1687, Tabaraani 10/132, Abdur-Razaak 5116, authenticated Sahih by Shaykh Al-Albaani in Sunan of At-Tirmidhi 1173]

She is an adulteress if she wears perfume out of the house.

Proof:

Abu Moosa Al-Ash’ari reported that Allaah’s Messenger said, “Every eye commits zina (fornication). And when a woman wears perume and then passes by a gathering of men (so they smell her perfume), she is an adulteress (by that).” [Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasaa'i and Ahmad. Classified saheeh by Shyakh Al-Albaani]

Dont even ask about a woman who beautifies herself for other than her husband!

Proof:

Fadala Ibn Ubayd reported that the Messenger of Allaah said, “Do not ask about three; … (and third) A woman whose husband is absent and who has suficient provisions and then she displays her adornment to strangers and mixes freely.” [Ahmad, Al-Haakim and others. Classified saheeh by Shaykh AL-Albaani and Imam Muqbil]

A woman’s real responsibility is in her home.

Proof:

From ‘Umar (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) who said that Allaah’s Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Each of you is a guardian and is responsible for those whom he is in charge of.

So the ruler is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects;

a man is the guardian of his family and is responsible for those under his care;

a woman is a guardian of her husband’s home and is responsible for those under her care;

a servant is the guardian of his master’s wealth and is responsible for that which he is entrusted with;

and a man is the guardian of his father’s wealth and is responsible fore what is under his care.

So each one of you is a guardian and is responsible for what he is entrusted with.“

[Reported by al-Bukharee (Eng. Trans. 9/189/no.252) and Muslim (Eng. Trans. 3/1017/no.4496)]

The basic principle is that a woman should remain at home, and not go out except for necessary purposes.

Proof:

“And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance” [al-Ahzaab 33:33].

Although this is addressed to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), it also applies to the believing women. It is only addressed to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) because of their honour and status with the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and because they are examples for the believing women.

Source: http://theauthenticbase.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/a-muslimah-and-her-home/

 

[ShyHijabi]

I don't want to seem like a rabid feminist here but honestly...women should be hidden away and tucked in closets?? This doesn't seem like an extreme interpretation to anyone else? And who shall be their physicians, midwives, and teachers, men? Because if a woman stays locked up in her house 24/7 there will be no female doctors, lawyers, judges, etc.,

I must respectfully disagree with the way these hadiths have been taken out of context and used here.

 

[Kakorot]

HOME SWEET HOME:
A Muslimah And Her Home

The Prophet (Sallallaahu aayhi wa sallam) said “The deen is naseehah (Sincere advice).” [Muslim, Abu Dawud & Nisa'e] …and this is simply some naseeha.

A woman is closest to Allaah when she is in her home.

Proof:

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Woman is ‘awrah, and if she goes out, the shaytaan raises his hopes (of misguiding her). She is never closer to Allaah than when she stays in her house.” [Narrated by Ibn Hibbaan and Ibn Khuzaymah; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Shaheehah, no. 2688]

Why? Because she is a fitna.

Proof:

The Prophet (Saw) said, “I did not leave any fitna more harmful than the fitna of women upon men.” [Bukhari & Muslim]

Even in her home, she must not be alone with a non-mahram.

Proof:

Umar (ra) reported that the Prophet said, “A man shall never keep alone with a woman except that the third between them is the Shayton.” [Tirmidhi]

When times call for it, and a women needs to go out, she should stay far away from men as possible, closely clinging onto the sides of the wall, not in the open.

Proof:

Hamza bin Abu Usaid Ansari transmitted through his father that the Prophet was coming out of the Masjid when he found that the men and women had got mixed up. He asked the women to go behind and said, “It is not proper for you to walk in the middle of the street. You should walk on the edge of the street.” After this command, women walked so near the walls of the houses that their long sheets (over-garments) sometimes got stuck into the walls. [Abu Dawud]

In the masjid, the last row is the best for her. Why? Because this way she is away from (God fearing) men (So what about being "near" men who don't fear Allaah?).

Proof:

Abu Hurayrah said that the Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The best of the men’s rows is the first and the worst is the last, and the best of the women’s rows is the last and the worst in the first.” Narrated by Muslim under No. 664. (Because they are away from men)

However their houses are better for them.

Proof:

And he (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said concerning a woman’s prayer in the mosque: “Their houses are better for them.” Narrated by Abu Dawood (567) and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood. ”

And the prayer in the masjid is rewarded, yet still their homes are better for them, so what about going out for less important things?

In the corner of her room is the best place for her (in her home).

Proof:

Umm Humaid Sa’idiyya(raa) reported, She asked, “Oh Prophet of Allah, I desire to offer prayers under your leadership.”

The Holy Prophet said, “I know that, but your offering the prayer in a corner is better than your offering it in you closet and your offering the prayer in your closet is better than offering it in the courtyard of your house, and your offering the prayer in the courtyard is better than offering it in the neighboring Masjid, and your offering it in the neighboring Masjid is better than your offering it in the biggest Masjid of the town.” [Ahmad & Tabarani]

Even if she is next door to the ka’bah, her home is still better for her.

Proof:

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said:



[See Fataawa al-Jaami’ah li’l-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, vol. 1, p. 207. See also Question # 3457.]

When a woman does go out, Shaytaan beautifies her (in the eyes of men)

Proof:

Abu Ahwas from Abdullaah who said that the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “The women is object of concealment, when she leaves the house, Shaytaan (the Devil) beautifies her” [Tirmidhi 1173, Ibn Khuzaymah 1685-1687, Tabaraani 10/132, Abdur-Razaak 5116, authenticated Sahih by Shaykh Al-Albaani in Sunan of At-Tirmidhi 1173]

She is an adulteress if she wears perfume out of the house.

Proof:

Abu Moosa Al-Ash’ari reported that Allaah’s Messenger said, “Every eye commits zina (fornication). And when a woman wears perume and then passes by a gathering of men (so they smell her perfume), she is an adulteress (by that).” [Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasaa'i and Ahmad. Classified saheeh by Shyakh Al-Albaani]

Dont even ask about a woman who beautifies herself for other than her husband!

Proof:

Fadala Ibn Ubayd reported that the Messenger of Allaah said, “Do not ask about three; … (and third) A woman whose husband is absent and who has suficient provisions and then she displays her adornment to strangers and mixes freely.” [Ahmad, Al-Haakim and others. Classified saheeh by Shaykh AL-Albaani and Imam Muqbil]

A woman’s real responsibility is in her home.

Proof:

From ‘Umar (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) who said that Allaah’s Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Each of you is a guardian and is responsible for those whom he is in charge of.

So the ruler is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects;

a man is the guardian of his family and is responsible for those under his care;

a woman is a guardian of her husband’s home and is responsible for those under her care;

a servant is the guardian of his master’s wealth and is responsible for that which he is entrusted with;

and a man is the guardian of his father’s wealth and is responsible fore what is under his care.

So each one of you is a guardian and is responsible for what he is entrusted with.“

[Reported by al-Bukharee (Eng. Trans. 9/189/no.252) and Muslim (Eng. Trans. 3/1017/no.4496)]

The basic principle is that a woman should remain at home, and not go out except for necessary purposes.

Proof:

“And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance” [al-Ahzaab 33:33].

Although this is addressed to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), it also applies to the believing women. It is only addressed to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) because of their honour and status with the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and because they are examples for the believing women.
Source: http://theauthenticbase.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/a-muslimah-and-her-home/

Jazaka Allaahu Khayran. I just wanted to comment on the last bit of your thread.
I'm not knowledgable, but if Allaah was addressing the wives of the Prophet :saw2: and the believing women, then wouldn't Allaah Himself mention the believing women along with these verses? E.g. when Allaah mentions hijab, He says: "O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers..." (33:59). If Allaah wanted the believing women to stay in the houses all the time, then Allaah would of told us Himself? Just because women are created as fitna, doesn't mean that we must stay clogged up inside all the time. We too are allowed fresh air.
And as mentioned in the hadiths, women should not be prevented from entering the masjid; however, there are many places that don't allow women to pray in a masjid, but no-one is addressing this issue, SubhanAllaah.
That's why sometimes I think men live easier than women. Not because of Islaam, but because of the practices of some people, or the way some people interpret things, Astaghfirullaah, is as if our right are restricted or we don't have rights.

 

[naz haider]

I agree with sister shy hijabi and sis Chana. How can Islam, the religion that liberated women, be so lowly as to ask Muslim women to stay up only in their homes like pet animals. This is totally absurd. What about their right to education, right to freedom??
If we talk in todays context.... it is absolutely impossible for a woman, even a housewife, to be locked up in her home entirely. She will at least have to step out to run errands like vegetable shopping etc.
I guess the hadith meant that whatever the women do, they should do with dignity and being within the limits of Islam... rest Allah knows best.

 

[revert2007]

HOME SWEET HOME:
A Muslimah And Her Home

The Prophet (Sallallaahu aayhi wa sallam) said “The deen is naseehah (Sincere advice).” [Muslim, Abu Dawud & Nisa'e] …and this is simply some naseeha.

A woman is closest to Allaah when she is in her home.

Proof:

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Woman is ‘awrah, and if she goes out, the shaytaan raises his hopes (of misguiding her). She is never closer to Allaah than when she stays in her house.” [Narrated by Ibn Hibbaan and Ibn Khuzaymah; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Shaheehah, no. 2688]

Why? Because she is a fitna.

Proof:

The Prophet (Saw) said, “I did not leave any fitna more harmful than the fitna of women upon men.” [Bukhari & Muslim]

Even in her home, she must not be alone with a non-mahram.

Proof:

Umar (ra) reported that the Prophet said, “A man shall never keep alone with a woman except that the third between them is the Shayton.” [Tirmidhi]

When times call for it, and a women needs to go out, she should stay far away from men as possible, closely clinging onto the sides of the wall, not in the open.

Proof:

Hamza bin Abu Usaid Ansari transmitted through his father that the Prophet was coming out of the Masjid when he found that the men and women had got mixed up. He asked the women to go behind and said, “It is not proper for you to walk in the middle of the street. You should walk on the edge of the street.” After this command, women walked so near the walls of the houses that their long sheets (over-garments) sometimes got stuck into the walls. [Abu Dawud]

In the masjid, the last row is the best for her. Why? Because this way she is away from (God fearing) men (So what about being "near" men who don't fear Allaah?).

Proof:

Abu Hurayrah said that the Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The best of the men’s rows is the first and the worst is the last, and the best of the women’s rows is the last and the worst in the first.” Narrated by Muslim under No. 664. (Because they are away from men)

However their houses are better for them.

Proof:

And he (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said concerning a woman’s prayer in the mosque: “Their houses are better for them.” Narrated by Abu Dawood (567) and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood. ”

And the prayer in the masjid is rewarded, yet still their homes are better for them, so what about going out for less important things?

In the corner of her room is the best place for her (in her home).

Proof:

Umm Humaid Sa’idiyya(raa) reported, She asked, “Oh Prophet of Allah, I desire to offer prayers under your leadership.”

The Holy Prophet said, “I know that, but your offering the prayer in a corner is better than your offering it in you closet and your offering the prayer in your closet is better than offering it in the courtyard of your house, and your offering the prayer in the courtyard is better than offering it in the neighboring Masjid, and your offering it in the neighboring Masjid is better than your offering it in the biggest Masjid of the town.” [Ahmad & Tabarani]

Even if she is next door to the ka’bah, her home is still better for her.

Proof:

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said:



[See Fataawa al-Jaami’ah li’l-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, vol. 1, p. 207. See also Question # 3457.]

When a woman does go out, Shaytaan beautifies her (in the eyes of men)

Proof:

Abu Ahwas from Abdullaah who said that the Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “The women is object of concealment, when she leaves the house, Shaytaan (the Devil) beautifies her” [Tirmidhi 1173, Ibn Khuzaymah 1685-1687, Tabaraani 10/132, Abdur-Razaak 5116, authenticated Sahih by Shaykh Al-Albaani in Sunan of At-Tirmidhi 1173]

She is an adulteress if she wears perfume out of the house.

Proof:

Abu Moosa Al-Ash’ari reported that Allaah’s Messenger said, “Every eye commits zina (fornication). And when a woman wears perume and then passes by a gathering of men (so they smell her perfume), she is an adulteress (by that).” [Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasaa'i and Ahmad. Classified saheeh by Shyakh Al-Albaani]

Dont even ask about a woman who beautifies herself for other than her husband!

Proof:

Fadala Ibn Ubayd reported that the Messenger of Allaah said, “Do not ask about three; … (and third) A woman whose husband is absent and who has suficient provisions and then she displays her adornment to strangers and mixes freely.” [Ahmad, Al-Haakim and others. Classified saheeh by Shaykh AL-Albaani and Imam Muqbil]

A woman’s real responsibility is in her home.

Proof:

From ‘Umar (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) who said that Allaah’s Messenger (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Each of you is a guardian and is responsible for those whom he is in charge of.

So the ruler is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects;

a man is the guardian of his family and is responsible for those under his care;

a woman is a guardian of her husband’s home and is responsible for those under her care;

a servant is the guardian of his master’s wealth and is responsible for that which he is entrusted with;

and a man is the guardian of his father’s wealth and is responsible fore what is under his care.

So each one of you is a guardian and is responsible for what he is entrusted with.“

[Reported by al-Bukharee (Eng. Trans. 9/189/no.252) and Muslim (Eng. Trans. 3/1017/no.4496)]

The basic principle is that a woman should remain at home, and not go out except for necessary purposes.

Proof:

“And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance” [al-Ahzaab 33:33].

Although this is addressed to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), it also applies to the believing women. It is only addressed to the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) because of their honour and status with the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and because they are examples for the believing women.

Source: http://theauthenticbase.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/a-muslimah-and-her-home/

No matter what others say,I strongly agree with your post.Entering Jannah is not that simple at the same time it isn't difficult.

Do not get upset when people argue because even during the prophet's time people had never stopped arguing on his message.

Never stop to tell the truth to others.It depend in what state they accept and do not agree.

A person who seeks Allah's pleasure will never argue on the hadith and quran.

By the way,the thread didn't say "MUST".the thread said THE BEST and they are still allowed to go out for necessary purpose.

Those seek for best in sha Allah,Allah will please with them and they shall please with Allah

And Allah knows the best.

 

[arzafar]

well the evidence is all there and i have not come across any difference of opinion amongst scholars over the above rulings. Only in the last few decades we have had pseudo scholars appearing everywhere changing the deen for small gain; startlingly similar to what the people of book have done over the years.

the comments make me cringe. 'locking up' isnt mentioned anywhere in the original post yet seems to be the most common expression in the responses.
extreme and moderate are nowadays technical terms and are fairly redundant in their actual meanings.
extreme - what people dislike
moderate - what people like

Likes and dislikes change (aka extremes and moderate are relative terms) but we shouldn't change the religion. Everyone is free to accept or reject the rulings and it's between them and Allah, but nobody should tamper with the text to seek a moderate explanation. There are people willing to accept the truth and we should provide them with that.

Now some of the above rulings apply to the men too. It works both ways and some scholars and govts (usually men) miss that part.
meaning that
a) A man must never be alone with a non-mahram woman
b) A man must not beautify himself for any lady other than his wife. (even though we are naturally beautiful and dont need to spend hours in front of the mirror )
c) When a man goes out he should avoid places known to be occupied by women.
no standing outside the girls college/hostel,
no passing through the jewelry, garment shops (or any kind of arcades crowded with women) ladies gyms etc.
no sitting idle along the street/corridors where women are passing by.

 

[Asja]

Assalamu Allaicum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu

On the begining I will agree with sister Shyhijabi, when it is said that the hadiths which were used for this subject are taken out of context and with the posts of other members who stated that Islam has liberated woman and gave her rights which she did not had before., and we must be very carefull not to do that and interpretate things on our own way, and Allah knows the best.

Both Quran and Sunnah have guaranteed women rights and among those rigts are the right on education, political, economical, women's right to attend mosques et. Non of these rights can be accomplised if the woman stays "In the corner of her room (in her home). " The hadiths which has been posted to suport this statement refers on offering prayers in home and it is not said in general as it has been tryed to represent here.

The right of females to seek knowledge is not different from that of males. Prophet Muhammad (P.) said:

"Seeking knowledge is mandatory for every Muslim". (AlBayhaqi). Muslim as used here including both males and females.

Muslims, men and women, are told to seek knowledge and education wherever they find it and to use this knowledge to help fellow human beings. This is a duty about which they will be asked on Judgement . History tells us about the immense contribution of women to the Islamic community. The first believer in the message of the Prophet Muhammad was a woman. She was his wife, Khadija, and his source of protection from the pagans of Mecca in the early years.


Later, after he died, many of his sayings and teachings were narrated by another woman, his second wife Aisha. These sayings are an essential part of Islamic teachings.



Narrated Abu Said: A woman came to Allah's Apostle and said, "O Allah's Apostle! Men (only) benefit by your teachings, so please devote to us from (some of) your time, a day on which we may come to you so that you may teach us of what Allah has taught you." Allah's Apostle said, "Gather on such-and-such a day at such-and-such a place." They gathered and Allah's Apostle came to them and taught them of what Allah had taught him. (Bukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 413)

It is more than clear that seeking knowledge today is mostly performed outside of the home, meaning in schools, Universitys, becouse you can not attend University lectures in home, you need to go out to be able to do that. Allhamdullilah every Muslim woman knows her obligations toward her Lord and going out from her home to seek knowledge will not change it if she has fear from Allah and if she is seeking His pleasure.

From the economic aspect Islam decreed a right of which woman was deprived both before Islam and after it (even as late as this century), the right of independent ownership. According to Islamic Law, woman's right to her money, real estate, or other properties is fully acknowledged. This right undergoes no change whether she is single or married. She retains her full rights to buy, sell, mortgage or lease any or all her properties. It is nowhere suggested in the Law that a woman is a minor simply because she is a female. It is also noteworthy that such right applies to her properties before marriage as well as to whatever she acquires thereafter.

With regard to the woman's right to seek employment it should be stated first that Islam regards her role in society as a mother and a wife as the most sacred and essential one. However, there is no decree in Islam which forbids woman from seeking employment whenever there is a necessity for it, especially in positions which fit her nature and in which society needs her most. Examples of these professions are nursing, teaching (especially for children), and medicine.


As from the political aspect, Muslim woman's active participation in community affairs was established from the earliest days. This includes the right to vote. She has always been a separate individual with a separate vote. She had to swear allegiance independently of her husband and father.

Muslim woman has also the right to attend mosques Alhamdullilah.

The Prophet Mohammed s.a.w.s. said: "If your women ask permission to go to the mosque at night, allow them" (Al-Bukhari).

He also said: "Do not prevent the maid- servants of Allah from going to the mosques" (Muslim).

The misunderstanding arises from the misinterpretation of a hadith that says: "a woman's prayer in the hall of her house is better than her payer in the mosque and her prayer in her bedroom is better than her prayer in the hall of her house." This hadith means to show that the congregational prayer is not obligatory on women as it is on men. Women are not asked to perform the five daily prayers in the mosques and still, they will have the same rewards if they do them at home.

Not only did the Prophet allow women to go for prayers, but he also encouraged them to go to public religious teaching circles. Some women requested the Prophet to fix a day for them, as men were taking up all his time. On that, he promised them a day for religious lessons and commandments (Al-Bukhari).

Nowadays, no one can come and say that Muslim women are not allowed to go out or to work, or even to go to school and universities. If this were true, imagine a society where all the women just stayed at home this would mean that a large part of the society was idle.

On the contrary, like Muslim men, Muslim women can go out, learn, and work, provided that they observe decency and their chastity is preserved.

The command not to display women's attractions implies one of the conditions of the Islamic dress code for women. Meaning it does not apply "one can not get out from her home". A Muslim woman is required to cover her hair and body, and her clothes must not be transparent and they must be loose and long enough to hide the attractive parts of her body. Covering the body is required in order to preserve women from dazzling display that would make them subject to harassment .


Islam gives the right both to Muslim man and woman, protects them and does not take you the right to live your rigts as longs as they are according Quran and Sunnah. If women knew their rights, they would be less likely to let themselves be abused in this manner.


And to add more that that this sentence colored in red "Why? Because she is a fitna.", has hurted me a loot. This is the first time I have heared something like this. Wa la hawle wa la quwete illa billahi


May Allah guide us all and increase our knowledge.Ameen


Wa Allaicumu Sallam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu

 

[Kakorot]

On the begining I will agree with sister Shyhijabi, Channa and "naz haider", when it said that the hadiths which were used for this subject are taken out of context, and we must be very carefull not to do that and interpretate things on our own way, and Allah knows the best.

sister.

I did not say that hadiths were taken out of context. I accept everything in the article, but I asked a question about the ayah regarding staying inside our homes. Was it revealed only for the wives or the Prophet :saw2: or for all women? This is what I'm confused about.

 

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sister.

I did not say that hadiths were taken out of context. I accept everything in the article, but I asked a question about the ayah regarding staying inside our homes. Was it revealed only for the wives or the Prophet :saw2: or for all women? This is what I'm confused about.

Assalamu Allaicum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu

I did not said sister "you have said that hadiths are taken out of contex", other member did, what I have said is that I agree with the posts made by you and others sisters in general, maybe I only did not express myselfe on the right way and I apologise for that. I will edit my post InshAllah.

It is truth that some hadiths in this post have been taken out of contex and I have explained everything in my post with proofs from Quran and Sunnah. Our obligation is to seek knowledge and not to agree "just like that" with everything we hear and read.And Allah knows the best.

May allah guide us all

Wa Allaicumu Sallam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu

 

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1. Nowadays, no one can come and say that Muslim women are not allowed to go out or to work, or even to go to school and universities. If this were true, imagine a society where all the women just stayed at home this would mean that a large part of the society was idle.

2. On the contrary, like Muslim men, Muslim women can go out, learn, and work, provided that they observe decency and their chastity is preserved.

1. disagreed because we dont change islaamic rulings with changing circumstances. these times will pass and differente times (probably more corrupt times) will arrive we cant keep adjusting rulings to confirm with the desires of the people of the time. those who are guided and want to follow the rulings (exactly as they are) will do so and have done so in all ages and times.

2. agreed. Women can but they shouldn't work unless it's necessary. Also there a restrictions with regard to dress code which limit the type and of work they can do. But men HAVE to work and that's the difference between men and women.

 

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1. disagreed because we dont change islaamic rulings with changing circumstances. these times will pass and differente times (probably more corrupt times) will arrive we cant keep adjusting rulings to confirm with the desires of the people of the time. those who are guided and want to follow the rulings (exactly as they are) will do so and have done so in all ages and times.

2. agreed. Women can but they shouldn't work unless it's necessary. Also there a restrictions with regard to dress code which limit the type and of work they can do. But men HAVE to work and that's the difference between men and women.

Assalamu allaicum wa raahmatullah wa barakatuhu

Dear brother,Alhamdulillah I agree that Islamic rulings must be apllyed no metter of our own wishes, or time, or society, that Inshallah should not affect us us like Muslims. Nobody has changed nothing, at least not me in this what I have wrote.
Muslim women were alowed to work in the time of Prophet Mohammed s.a.w.s and they were working, they were also not only alowed to seek knowledge, but they were encouraed for the same, because ignorancy can be very dangerous, both for Muslim man and women.

I also agree with you, it is the best for Muslim women to work only when is necceserry,and Alhamdulillah with right Islamic dress code and behaviour, but there are also Muslim women who wish to work, which is also thier right Alhamdulillah.

And also dear brother, for the sake of Allah, I think insated of agreeing and dissagreeing with the same, better it would be that you have queted the statment of brother " TheAutheniticbase"in which is said that women is fitnah,and for the sake of Allah that you explain him that this is not truth in general.

And Allah knows the best.

 

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Assalamu allaicum wa raahmatullah wa barakatuhu

Dear brother,Alhamdulillah I agree that Islamic rulings must be apllyed no metter of our own wishes, or time, or society, that Inshallah should not affect us us like Muslims. Nobody has changed nothing, at least not me in this what I have wrote.
Muslim women were alowed to work in the time of Prophet Mohammed s.a.w.s and they were working, they were also not only alowed to seek knowledge, but they were encouraed for the same, because ignorancy can be very dangerous, both for Muslim man and women.

I also agree with you, it is the best for Muslim women to work only when is necceserry,and Alhamdulillah with right Islamic dress code and behaviour, but there are also Muslim women who wish to work, which is also thier right Alhamdulillah.

And also dear brother, for the sake of Allah, I think insated of agreeing and dissagreeing with the same, better it would be that you have queted the statment of brother " TheAutheniticbase"in which is said that women is fitnah,and for the sake of Allah that you explain him that this is not truth in general.

And Allah knows the best.

:salam2:

well yeah that was an absurd statement. i mean what can i say, sometimes we are lost for words. i believe that women are our mothers and sisters. But i actually dont know exactly what fitna means. i thought it means trial???

 

[Asja]

:salam2:

well yeah that was an absurd statement. i mean what can i say, sometimes we are lost for words. i believe that women are our mothers and sisters. But i actually dont know exactly what fitna means. i thought it means trial???

Wa Allaicumu Sallam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu

We must be very carefull not to lose ourselfes in words becouse this can be very dangerous and if our silence is better than that what we wanted to say, than it it better for us to be silent.And Allah knows the best.

It is not only "absurd statemant", but it hurts feelings of the mothers and sisters you have mentioned.


Meanings of the word fitnah in the Qur’aan
I see the word fitnah repeated often in the Qur’aan in several soorahs and aayahs. Is there a difference in the meanings of this word, and what are its various meanings?


Praise be to Allaah.

Definition of fitnah:

1 – The word fitnah from a linguistic point of view:

Al-Azhari said: “The Arabic word fitnah includes meanings of testing and trial. The root is taken from the phrase fatantu al-fiddah wa’l-dhahab (I assayed (tested the quality of) the silver and gold), meaning I melted the metals to separate the bad from the good. Similarly, Allaah says in the Qur’aan (interpretation of the meaning): ‘(It will be) a Day when they will be tried [yuftanoona] (punished, i.e. burnt) over the Fire!’ [al-Dhaariyaat 51:13], meaning, burning them with fire.” (Tahdheeb al-Lughah, 14/196).

Ibn Faaris said: “Fa-ta-na is a sound root which indicates testing or trial.” (Maqaayees al-Lughah, 4/472). This is the basic meaning of the word fitnah in Arabic.

Ibn al-Atheer said: “Fitnah: trial or test… The word is often used to describe tests in which something disliked is eliminated. Later it was also often used in the sense of sin, kufr (disbelief), fighting, burning, removing and diverting.” (al-Nihaayah, 3/410. Ibn Hajar said something similar in al-Fath, 13/3).

Ibn al-A’raabi summed up the meanings of fitnah when he said: “Fitnah means testing, fitnah means trial, fitnah means wealth, fitnah means children, fitnah means kufr, fitnah means differences of opinion among people, fitnah means burning with fire.” (Lisaan al-‘Arab by Ibn Manzoor).

2 – Meanings of the word fitnah in the Qur’aan and Sunnah:

1- Testing and trial, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: ‘We believe, and will not be tested [la yuftanoon]” [al-‘Ankaboot 29:2]

i.e., that they will not be subjected to trial, as Ibn Jareer said.

2- Blocking the way and turning people away, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“but beware of them lest they turn you [yaftinooka] (O Muhammad) far away from some of that which Allaah has sent down to you” [al-Maa’idah 5:49]

Al-Qurtubi said: this means blocking your way and turning you away.

3- Persecution, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“Then, verily, your Lord for those who emigrated after they had been put to trials [futinoo] and thereafter strove hard and fought (for the Cause of Allaah) and were patient, verily, your Lord afterward is, Oft‑Forgiving, Most Merciful” [al-Nahl 16:110]

Put to trial means persecuted.

4- Shirk and kufr, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“And fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief and worshipping of others along with Allaah)” [al-Baqarah 2:193]

Ibn Katheer said: this means shirk (worshipping others besides Allaah).

5- Falling into sin and hypocrisy, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“(The hypocrites) will call the believers: “Were we not with you?” The believers will reply: “Yes! But you led yourselves into temptations [fatantum anfusakum], you looked forward for our destruction; you doubted (in Faith) and you were deceived by false desires” [al-Hadeed 57:14]

Al-Baghawi said: i.e., you made yourselves fall into hypocrisy and you destroyed yourselves by means of sin and whims and desires.

6- Confusing truth with falsehood, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“And those who disbelieve are allies of one another, (and) if you (Muslims of the whole world collectively) do not do so [i.e. become allies, as one united block under one Khaleefah (a chief Muslim ruler for the whole Muslim world) to make victorious Allaah’s religion of Islamic Monotheism], there will be Fitnah (wars, battles, polytheism) and oppression on the earth, and a great mischief and corruption (appearance of polytheism)”[al-Anfaal 6:73]

What this means is that “unless believers are taken as close friends instead of disbelievers, even if they are relatives, there will be fitnah on earth, i.e., truth will be confused with falsehood.” This is how it is explained in Jaami’ al-Bayaan by Ibn Jareer.

7- Misguidance, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“And whomsoever Allaah wants to put in Al‑Fitnah (error, because of his rejecting of Faith), you can do nothing for him against Allaah” [al-Maa'idah 5:41]

The meaning of fitnah here is misguidance. Al-Bahr al-Muheet by Abu Hayaan, 4/262.

8- Killing and taking prisoners, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“if you fear that the disbelievers may put you in trial [yaftinakum] (attack you)”

[al-Nisa’ 4:101]

This refers to the kaafirs attacking the Muslims whilst they are praying and prostrating, in order to kill them or take them prisoner, as stated by Ibn Jareer.

9- Difference among people and lack of agreement, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“and they would have hurried about in your midst (spreading corruption) and sowing sedition among you [yabghoonakum al-fitnah]” [al-Tawbah 9:47]

i.e., they would have stirred up differences amongst you, as it says in al-Kashshaaf, 2/277.

10-Insanity, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“Which of you is afflicted with madness (maftoon)” [al-Qalam 68:6] Here it means madness.

11-Burning with fire, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, those who put into trial [fatanoo] the believing men and believing women (by torturing them and burning them)”[al-Burooj 85:10]

Ibn Hajar said: the meaning may be understood from the context. (al-Fath 11/176)

Note:

Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: With regard to the “fitnah” which Allaah attributes to Himself or which His Messenger attributes to Him, as in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning), ‘Thus We have tried [fatannaa] some of them with others’ [al-An’aam 6:53] and the words of Moosa, ‘It is only Your trial [fitnatuka] by which You lead astray whom You will’ [al-A’raaf 7:155 – interpretation of the meaning], that carries a different meaning, which is a test or trial from Allaah to His slaves by means of good things and bad, blessings and calamities. This is one thing; the fitnah of the mushrikeen is another thing; the fitnah or trial of the believer by means of his wealth, children and neighbour is another thing; the fitnah (tribulation, differences) that happen amongst the Muslims, like the fitnah that happened between the supporters of ‘Ali and Mu’awiyah, and between him and the people of the camel, and between Muslims when they fight one another or boycott one another, is another thing. (Zaad al-Ma’aad, vol. 3, p. 170).


Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Source : Islam QA

 

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