Men Wearing Red Clothes in Islam

Gents Wearing Red Clothes in Islam

Is wearing red coloured clothes permissible for men?

It is makrooh tahreemi (i.e. impermissible and sinful) for men to wear garments that have been dyed with safflower (red colour) or saffron (yellow/orange colour). It is permissible for men to wear clothes that have been dyed with anything other than saffron and safflower regardless of the colour of the garment.

If, however, the garment is plain red and has been dyed with anything other than safflower, then there is a difference of opinion among the Jurists regarding its permissibility for men. The preferred view is that it is makrooh tanzeehi (i.e. disliked and better to avoid, though not impermissible).

Wearing a red cap or a red turban on the head, however, is permissible without any karaaha (reprehensibility or dislike) according to all the Jurists.

The detail above is regarding plain red garments. If the garment is not plain red and has patterns of other colours as well, then wearing it is permissible without any karaaha.

(Imdaadul Ahkaam: 4/359,361 Maktaba Darul Ulum Karachi)

(Ahsanul Fataawa: 8/62, Saeed)

Men Wearing Red Clothes in Islam

Haya is a part of faith

Narrated Abu Huraira (raziallahuanhu) : The Prophet (Sallallahu'alaihi'wasallam) said, "Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts) and Haya  is a part of faith.

 

"(This term "Haya" covers a large number of concepts which are to be taken together; amongst them are self respect,
  modesty, bashfulness, and scruple, etc.)

 

[Volume 1, Book 2, Number 8: Bukhaari]

BACKBITE In Islam

The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: Should I not tell you about the worst people? The Sahabah said: Yes! O Prophet of Allah! (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).  He said: They are those who keep backbiting, spread disturbances between friends and search for faults in innocent people. (Musnad Imam Ahmed bin Hambal).

Bribe In Islam

The Messenger of Allah sallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam cursed the one who offers a bribe and accepts a bribe.” Tirmizi 3/15

A Woman’s Role In The Ummah

Sisters, your role in society is like the role of the archers in the battle of Uhud. They were not at the forefront or in the thick of the action, BUT they held the most important position. They guarded the army. If they moved, the whole army would be uncovered and defeated. In the same way, if you leave your most important position, you leave the army-the Ummah uncovered.

• - You are the silent heroes,
• - You are the foundational structure of great generations,
• - You are the mothers who look after the family,
• - You are the first of the teachers of this Ummah,
• - You are the ones who teach the Muslim men courage, truthfulness, kindness, perseverance, and patience,
• - You are the carer’s of the men of this Ummah,
• - The success of this Ummah lies upon your shoulders.

Allah states that a woman’s primary abode is her home. This does not mean she plays no role in society. She is like the engine of a car hidden in the bonnet. Everything of the car is meaningless without the engine. The engine being concealed does not mean it is insignificant. Infact, being concealed reveals its real value.

A woman is like a live wire tucked away. If it is exposed it will shock people. It is concealed yet provides the current for electricity. A woman is like the battery in a mobile phone. All the features of the mobile phone mean nothing if the battery is not there. It is concealed but provides the main function.

Being concealed and doing what Allah wants us to do reveals the real value of women.

Rewards For Good Character

Hazrat Aisha (Radhiyallahu anha) has related that she heard Allah s Messenger say, " By his Good Character a believer will attain the degree of one who prays during the night and fast during the day."

                                                                                      (Abu Dawud)

Sayyidina Abu Huraira (RA) has related that Allah's Messenger(SAW) said,  The believers who faith is most perfect are those who have the best character.

                                                                             (Abu Dawud , Mishkat)

A man of Muzaina told that Allah's Messanger was asked what was the best a human being was given and he replied , " A Good Character."

                                                                                   (Baihaqi Mishkat)

Good Character in Islam

Dont Sleep In This Time

About sleeping before Isha and talking thereafter

Sayyidina Abu Barzah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (SAW) disliked sleeping before Isha and talking after it.

[Ahmed 19788, Muslim 647, Bukhari 540, Abu Dawud 398, Nisai 521, Ibn e Majah 674]

Sayyidina Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) said that Allah's Messenger (SAW) used to talk with Sayyidina Abu Bakr (RA) concerning affairs of the Muslims, He too used them.

[Ahmed 178]

Dis Allowance To Face Qiblah

Sayyidina Abu Ayyub Ansari narrated that Allah's Messenger (SAW) said, "When you go to the toilet, do not face the qiblah while passing stool or urine nor turn your backs to it, but turn to the east or west."

Abu Ayyub (RA) said, "When we arrived in Syria, we found their privies built facing qiblah, so we would turn away from that and would seek Allah's forgiveness."

[Ahmed 23583, 23595, Bukhari 144, 394, Muslim 264, Abu Dawud 9, Nisai 21, 22, Ibn e Majah 318]

Resisting bad manners in the home

Every member of the household is bound to have some bad characteristics, such as lying, backbiting, gossiping and so on. These bad characteristics have to be resisted and opposed.

Some people think that corporal punishment is the only way to deal with such things. The following hadeeth is very educational on this topic: from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said: "If the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to know that one of his household had told a lie, he would try to ignore him until he repented." (See al-Musnad by Imam Ahmad, 6/152. The text of the hadeeth is also in Sahih al-Jaami’, no. 4675).

Hitting is not the way to discipline; it is not to be resorted to, except when all other means are exhausted, or when it is needed to force someone to do obligatory acts of obedience, as the hadeeth: "Order your  children to pray when they are seven years old, and hit them if they do not do so when they are ten." (Sunan Abi Dawood, 1/334; see also Irwa’ al-Ghaleel, 1/266)

As for hitting unnecessarily, this is aggression. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) advised a woman not to marry a man because he always had his stick on his shoulder, i.e., he used to beat his wives. On the other hand, there are those who think that they should never use this method of discipline at all, following some kafir educational theories; this is also a mistaken opinion that goes against the sharee’ah.

Good Manners at Home

Spreading kindness in the home.

‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘When Allah – may He be glorified – wills some good towards the people of a household, He introduces kindness among them.’" (Reported by Imam Ahmad in al-Musnad, 6/71; Sahih al-Jaami’, 303).

Helping one’s wife with the housework.

Many men think that housework is beneath them, and some of them think that it will undermine their status and position if they help their wives with this work.

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), however, used to "sew his own clothes, mend his own shoes and do whatever other work men do in their homes." (Reported by Imam Ahmad in al-Musnad, 6/121; Sahih al-Jaami’, 4927).

This was said by his wife ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), when she was asked about what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to do in his house; her response described what she herself had seen. According to another report, she said: "He was like any other human being: he would clean his clothes, milk his ewe and serve himself." (Reported by Imam Ahmad in al-Musnad, 6/256; al-Silsilat al-Sahihah, 671).

She (may Allah be pleased with her) was also asked about what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to do in his house, and she said, "He used to serve his family, then when the time for prayer came, he would go out to pray." (Reported by al-Bukhari, al-Fath, 2/162).

If we were to do likewise nowadays, we would achieve three things:

We would be following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah

be upon him)

We would be helping our wives

We would feel more humble, not arrogant.

Being affectionate towards and joking with the members of the family Showing affection towards one’s wife and children is one of the things that lead to creating an atmosphere of happiness and friendliness in the home. Thus the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) advised Jaabir to marry a virgin, saying, "Why did you not marry a virgin, so you could play with her and she could play with you, and you could make her laugh and she could make you laugh?" (The hadeeth is reported in a number of places in the Sahihayn, such as al-Bukhari, al-Fath, 9/121). The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said: "Everything in which Allah’s name is not mentioned is idleness and play, except for four things: a man playing with his wife…" (Reported by al-Nisaa'i in ‘Ushrat al-Nisa’, p. 87; also in Sahih al-Jaami’).

The ways in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) showed affection towards young children are too famous to need mentioning. He often used to show his affection towards Hasan and Husayn, as mentioned above. This is probably one of the reason why the children used to rejoice when he came back from travelling; they would rush to welcome him, as reported in the Sahih hadeeth: "Whenever he came back from a journey, the children of his household would be taken out to meet him." He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to hug them close to him, as ‘Abd-Allah ibn Ja;far said: "Whenever the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came back from a journey, we would be taken out to meet him. One day we met him, Hasan, Husayn and I. He carried one of us in front of him, and another on his back, until we entered Madeenah." (Sahih Muslim, 4/1885- 2772; see the commentary in Tuhfat al-Ahwadhi, 8/56).

Compare this with the situation in some miserable homes where there are no truthful jokes [i.e., jokes that do not involve lying], no affection and no mercy.

Whoever thinks that kissing his children goes against the dignity of fatherhood should read the following hadeeth: from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) kissed al-Hasan ibn ‘Ali, and al- Aqra’ ibn Haabis al-Tameemi was sitting with him. Al-Aqra’ said: ‘I have ten children and I have never kissed any one of them.’ The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) looked at him and said: ‘The one who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.’"

Seek help from Allah

How To Seek Help From Allah

When you feel alone. When everything you see is dark and grey. When you taste the bitterness of defeat. When you cannot reach out and touch your dreams. When all hope seems lost. You can either let this be your breaking point, or make it your turning point. What’s it going to be?

Do not lose hope in Allah, for He is the Creator. He will create another way for you. Never get tired of asking Allah for whatever you need.Allah says in the Quran: “And seek help in patience and prayer…” [Al-Baqarah: 45]

Way of Seek help from Allah

keep making Dua to Allah.Allah always answers prayers, but in his time not ours. He uses difficult times to teach us dependence and reliance upon Allah. He uses difficult moments to teach us humility and make us more humble.

Keep praying, keep striving, keep doing good, and keep being thankful, for indeed these qualities will improve your life in this world, and will be your means to entry into Jannah in Insha’Allah.

Seek help from Allah

THE SINCERITY OF HAZRAT ALI

Once, during Jihad, Hazrat Ali (j), having overpowered an enemy was to strike his final blow with his sword. However, just before he could do so, this enemy spat in the face of Hazrat Ali (j).

Even though this created displeasure, Hazrat Ali (j) immediately moved away, placing his sword into its sheath. Whilst he had had the upperhand and the opportunity to kill this disbeliever, he left him;

not even considering that now his life was in danger. Such strange behaviour confused the enemy and prompted him to question Hazrat Ali (j) : “What kind of behaviour is this ? After having insulted you, you should have killed me immediately. I was under your sword, and helplessly at your mercy. Why did you let me go?”

Hazrat Ali (j) replied : “All the while, I had been fighting for the pleasure of Allah. When you spat in my face, my nafs was provoked. My anger was then not sincerely for the pleasure of Allah but due to

personal injury. Had I killed you, this act would have been tainted with the anger of my nafs. Allah does not accept any deed done without sincerity. I would have then been questioned, on the Day of

Judgement, about whether I had taken your life for my pleasure or Allah’s pleasure.” Hazrat Ali (j) was prepared to become a Shaheed (martyr), but he was not prepared to accept victory whilst it was blemished with nifaaq (hypocrisy). His Ikhlaas had such an impact on the heart of this non-Muslim that he accepted Islam.

An important point had been mentioned : “…Allah does not accept any deed done without sincerity…”

TITLES: Ikhlas,Sincerity Or Purity Of Intention , Sincerity In Islam, Ikhlas In Islam,

True Adab

Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alayhi) states:

” The reality of Adab (respect) is to give a person comfort. An act or custom which causes discomfort to a person is not Adab even if it superficially is customary to honour someone in this way. The Sahabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum) had a very informal relationship with Rasullullah (Sallallahu Alayhi WA Sallam).”

( Malfoodhaat, Pg. 34, YMA)

Rights of Islam

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE TREATISE OF HAZRAT MOULANA ASHRAF ALI THANWI (R.A.) TITLED “HUQOOQUL-ISLAM” (RIGHTS OF ISLAM):

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In the book At-targheeb wat-Tarheeb of Imam Asfahaani, a hadith of Hazrat Ali radhiyallahu anhuis narrated wherein the following general rights to be observe mutually among all Muslims are enlisted:

• Forgive the mistakes of another Muslim.
• Show sympathy over his grief.
• Hide his faults.
• Accept his excuse.
• Remove his difficulty.
• Always wish for his well-being.
• Safeguard his love.
• Have respect for his pacts.
• Visit him when he is ill.
• Attend his funeral.
• Accept his invitation.
• Accept his gifts.
• Repay his kindness.
• Thank him for his favours.
• Help him at the time of need.
• Protect his wife and children.
• Fulfill his needs.
• Listen to his requests.
• Accept his intercession.
• Do not make him despondent in his ambitions.
• Say Yarhamukallah upon hearing him say Al-Hamdu-lillah after sneezing.
• Return his lost property.
• Reply his greeting (Salaam).
• Speak to him kindly and courteously.
• Treat him kindly.
• If one Muslim takes an oath on the strength of the other, it should be honoured by the other.
• Help him when he is oppressed, and stop him when he oppresses others.
• Be his friend, not his enemy.
• Do not disgrace him.
• Love for him what you love for yourself.
• Greet him (with salaam) when meeting, and, better still, shake his hands.
• Never break off ties for more than three days if an argument arises.
• Do not be suspicious of him.
• Do not be jealous of him nor bear enmity towards him.
• Where possible observe amar bil ma�roof and nahi anil munkar (to command good and prohibit evil) towards the next Muslim.
• Have mercy on the little ones and respect the elders.
• Create peace between two Muslims whom have had an argument.
• Do not backbite another Muslim.
• Do not cause harm to his body, wealth or honour.
• Help him mount his animal or load his goods on to it when he is unable to do so.
• Do not ask him to leave and then take his place.
• Two people should not speak in whispers while a third is in their presence.

Source: Darul Uloom al-Islamiyya