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17. If one wishes to hear a Deeni discourse over a CD, radio, receiver etc. then it is important for one to first find out the reliability of the person who had delivered the discourse as well as the subject matter that had been discussed. Not exercising caution in this regard leads to confusion being created in one’s Deen.
قال محمد بن سيرين رحمه الله: إن هذا العلم دين فانظروا عمن تأخذون دينكم (صحيح مسلم باب بيان أن الإسناد من الدين الخ، شمائل الترمذي)
Hazrat Muhammed bin Seereen (rahimahullah) had stated, “Indeed this knowledge is your Deen, so be careful from whom you acquire your Deen.”
15. When the blessed name of Hazrat Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is mentioned in the Deeni discourse or in any gathering, then it is waajib (compulsory) for one to recite durood upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Thereafter, whenever the blessed name of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is taken, it is mustahab (preferable) to recite durood. [1]
[1]ولو سمع اسم النبي عليه السلام فإنه يصلي عليه فإن سمع مرارا في مجلس واحد اختلفوا فيه قال بعضهم لا يجب عليه أن يصلي إلا مرة كذا في فتاوى قاضي خان وبه يفتى كذا في القنية وقال الطحاوي يجب عليه الصلاة عند كل سماع والمختار قول الطحاوي كذا في الولوالجية (الهندية 5/315)
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Seven
Written by user213. If one has to leave the gathering during the talk, then one should do so in a manner that will not disturb others.
14. One should make an effort of imparting what one has learnt to his family as well as others.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Six
Written by user211. It is not permissible for one to remain in a gathering where a Deeni discourse is being held and any law of Shariah is violated e.g. the gathering wherein photography, videoing, intermingling of sexes etc are found.
12. If one is unclear about any aspect discussed during the Deeni discourse, then one should enquire from the speaker regarding it after the talk in a polite and respectable manner.
9. If the first row is full then only should one move to the second row. The reason being that, unnecessarily one should not allow the back of another person to face towards him.
10. Without a valid reason, one should not lean against the wall while the lecture is being delivered. This is not in keeping to respect.
7. Whilst the Deeni discourse is being delivered, one’s full attention should be focused towards the speaker. One should not be engaged in any other ibaadat e.g. making zikr, reciting the Qur’aan, etc.
8. One should endeavor to sit close to the speaker. Sitting close to the speaker will assist one in focusing better towards the speaker.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Three
Written by user25. One should listen attentively to the speaker.
6. Whilst the Deeni discourse is in progress, one should not be engaged in any other activity other than paying attention to the speaker e.g. looking around, playing with the cell-phone, speaking to someone, fidgeting with something etc.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Two
Written by user23. The primary purpose for one participating in a Deeni discourse is for one to correct and reform himself and to acquire the knowledge of the sunnah (i.e. the mubaarak lifestyle of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)).
4. One should consider the Deeni discourse as a means of spiritual medication and consider it to be directed to oneself.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part One
Written by user21. One should be seated in a deeni discourse with the correct intention. The intention one needs to have is to acquire the love of Allah Ta‘ala, His Rasul (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum). Similarly, one should have the intention of learning Deen, implementing it in one’s life and thereafter imparting it to others. One should not sit in the talk with the mere intention of entertainment or just to increase one’s knowledge.
2. One should sit with complete and utmost respect during the deeni discourse.
29. While in the Musjid, remain constantly engaged in the zikr of Allah Ta‘ala.
عن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : يوشك أن يأتي على الناس زمان لا يبقى من الإسلام إلا اسمه ولا يبقى من القرآن إلا رسمه مساجدهم عامرة وهي خراب من الهدى (شعب الإيمان رقم 1763)
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Soon a time will come upon the ummah where nothing of Islam will remain except in names (i.e. people will have Islamic names but no Islamic values), and nothing of the Qur’aan will remain except its words. Their masaajid will be built in a beautiful manner but will be void of guidance (i.e. people will not perform salaah in it).”
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26. Remain calm while seated in the Musjid and do not be unmindful of the sanctity of the place. Some people whilst waiting for salaah fidget with their clothing or play with their cellphones. This is against the honour and respect of the Musjid.
ذٰلِکَ ٭ وَ مَنۡ یُّعَظِّمۡ شَعَآئِرَ اللّٰہِ فَاِنَّہَا مِنۡ تَقۡوَی الۡقُلُوۡبِ ﴿۳۲﴾
And whoever holds in honour the symbols of Allah, indeed such (honour) comes from the piety of the heart.
وَ مَنۡ اَظۡلَمُ مِمَّنۡ مَّنَعَ مَسٰجِدَ اللّٰہِ اَنۡ یُّذۡکَرَ فِیۡہَا اسۡمُہٗ وَ سَعٰی فِیۡ خَرَابِہَا ؕ اُولٰٓئِکَ مَا کَانَ لَہُمۡ اَنۡ یَّدۡخُلُوۡہَاۤ اِلَّا خَآئِفِیۡنَ ۬ؕ لَہُمۡ فِی الدُّنۡیَا خِزۡیٌ وَّ لَہُمۡ فِی الۡاٰخِرَۃِ عَذَابٌ عَظِیۡمٌ ﴿۱۱۴﴾
And who are more unjust than those who prevent the name of Allah from being mentioned in His Masaajid and strive towards their destruction. It is not fitting for them to enter them except in fear. For them in this world is disgrace and they will have in the Hereafter a great punishment.
22. It is not permissible to remove any of the Musjid’s items or goods for one’s personal use.[1]
23. Every musalli has an equal right in the use of the Musjid items. Hence it is not permissible for one to reserve any place or item of the Musjid for himself.[2]
عن عبد الرحمن بن شبل رضي الله عنه قال : نهى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن نقرة الغراب وافتراش السبع وأن يوطن الرجل المكان في المسجد كما يوطن البعير (سنن أبي داود رقم 862)
Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin Shibl (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) prohibited the pecking of a crow (i.e. making sajdah extremely swiftly), and spreading one’s forearms on the ground (i.e.in sajdah) in the manner a predatory animal sits down, and a person reserving and booking a place for himself (permanently in the Musjid) as a camel does.”
19. Do not force yourself into the front saff if there is insufficient space, thus causing inconvenience to others.
عن عبد الله بن بسر رضي الله عنه قال جاء رجل يتخطى رقاب الناس يوم الجمعة والنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يخطب فقال له النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم اجلس فقد آذيت (سنن أبي داود رقم 1120)
Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Busr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion a person entered the Musjid on the day of Jumu‘ah while Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was delivering the khutbah. The man began climbing over the shoulders of people (trying to get to the front saff). Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) (reproached him) saying, “Sit down, for certainly you have caused inconvenience (to the people).”
15. One should not engage in worldly talk, nor discuss worldly affairs in the Musjid.
عن الحسن مرسلا قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : يأتي على الناس زمان يكون حديثهم في مساجدهم في أمر دنياهم فلا تجالسوهم فليس لله فيهم حاجة (البيهقي في شعب الإيمان رقم 2701)
Hazrat Hasan (rahimahullah) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “A time is soon to dawn upon the ummah when people will discuss worldly affairs in the Musjid. Do not sit with such people, for Allah Ta‘ala has no need for them.”