The Role of the Woman in the Rectification of Society- Discussion Questions

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Dhu al-Qiddah 15, 1432 - 7:09 pm 15

Assalamu Aleikum wa Rahmatullah

Just a reminder, these discussion questions, and the ones previously posted, are meant to generate some conversation and comment, insh'Allaah. So please review them, and the ones from before, and if you have anything of benefit to add, please do. It's never too late to add a beneficial comment or observation and get a discussion going, insh'Allaah

To make this easy, we are only posting questions from the free version of the book available for download at our store, alhamdulillah.

Questions for The Role of the Woman in the Rectification of
Society by Sheikh al-‘Utheimeen

1. The first condition of the woman rectifying society, is that she be righteous. What are some ways that a woman can become righteous?

2. Why is it crucial that the woman be eloquent and correct in her speech?

3. How would you deal with a person who is simply ignorant about Islaam, as compared to how you would treat the one who has knowledge, but is obstinate or proud and so does not practice it? Give a clear example of this.

4. Why must the Muslim woman stand firm in the face of “westernizing” her behavior and character? What are some ways for her to do this?

5. Why must we be patient concerning the rectification of society, when we are eager for this rectification to spread quickly?

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Umm Mujaahid
Umm Mujaahid18 weeks 3 days ago

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Assalamu Aleikum wa Rahmatullah

Mash'Allaah, I thought it might be beneficial to look at this discussion in light of some of the Muslim women that are prominent in the media today. Here in Yemen, for example, there is a sister named Tawakkul who is one of the leaders of the youth movement. I believe, and Allaah is the only One Who knows what is in the hearts of the people, that she probably intends good by what she is doing- but as one of the Salaf said, "How many people desire good but do not know how to reach it?"

And we know that there are two conditions for an action to be accepted: Having the correct intention and adherence to the guidelines of the Shari'ah.

Insh'Allaah look around for examples of Muslim women who are trying to benefit society, and think about their methodology and whether they will reach their goals. Why not make a list of how you, individually, can benefit society, learning from their mistakes and misdeeds? Then look at women who you believe to be working towards the same goal, only doing so in accordance with the Qur'aan and Sunnah- and look at your list again, revising to add that which you can learn from them?

Insh'Allaah, share what you have learned with us!

Umm Usaamah Sukhailah
Umm Usaamah Suk...15 weeks 6 days ago

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One of the most important things to remember is that we cannot rectify the society except by referring to the Qur'aan, the Sunnah, and the example of the Salaf. We can read the biographies of the female companions of the  Messenger of Allaah, may Allaah's praise and salutations be upon him, and also those who came after them from the righteous women, and then try our best to emulate them. They were the best mothers, daughters, sisters, teachers, and callers to Allaah, and I think that we can learn so much from their stories. Another thing is that we cannot act without knowledge. If we act upon ignorance then no good will come of it. If we constantly refer to the Book of Allaah and the sunnah of the Messenger according to the understanding of the scholars, then we can act upon certain knowledge, and bring good to ourselves as well as others, Inshaa Allaah.
Umm Mujaahid
Umm Mujaahid14 weeks 6 days ago

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Alhamdulillah, this is so true, and what a wonderful reminder, jazakAllaahukhairun. We see a lot of people calling for rectification, especially here with this "Arab Spring" fitnah going on- but they aren't basing it on the correct things, so what sort of "success" can the expect??

UmmAbdillaah
UmmAbdillaah14 weeks 5 days ago

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Alhmadulillaah, can you recommend any authentic books translated into english on the lives of the sahabah?  It is so hard to find. JazaakumAllaahukahyran
Umm Talhah
Umm Talhah5 weeks 5 days ago

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As salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu to answer your question there is a couple of books: 1. Abu Bakr (ra) By Dr. Ali As Sallabi 2.Umar (ra) By Dr. Ali As Sallabi 3.Huqbah Min At Tarikh By Uthmaan Al Khamees 4.Tareekh Al Khulafa By As Suyooti 5.Riyaadh As Saaliheen there are so many more i think but this is from the top of my head. Jazakallhu Khairan
Umm Mujaahid
Umm Mujaahid5 weeks 5 days ago

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Alhamdulillah, barakAllaahufeekee for these- we aren't familiar with all of them (except Riyadh as Saaliheen) so we can't personally endorse them. Dar as-Salam has also put out a couple of English books on the life of the Prophet, may Allaah's praise and salutations be upon him, and I believe some of the Companions- again, we haven't personally read them, but they may be worth looking into.
Umm Talhah
Umm Talhah5 weeks 4 days ago

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Asalama Aleikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu I know what you mean by not endorsing books that are unkknown as there are so many books out there we cannot trust especially when it is about history which can be misleading. My relative was speaking about this man (i forgot his name) who wrote a book about the companions which stated that Aisha (ra) prostrated the prostration of shukr when the news of Ali (ra) 's death reached her(ra)(SUBHANALLAH), So i understand what you mean. However Al hamdulillah these books contains quotes from the Quraan , authentic and authenticated hadeeths and discussions from scholars such as Imaam An Nawawi. However if you are doubtful of these books then Zad ul Ma'ad By Ibn Al Qayyim is Amazing and ARaheeq Al Makhtoom (the sealed nectar) Jazakillahu Khairan
Umm Mujaahid
Umm Mujaahid5 weeks 4 days ago

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Sheikh Muqbil, may Allaah have mercy upon him, was asked concerning biographies in Arabic, to be read by the common person- he said there were none, mash'Allaah- that one would have to have some knowledge of 'ilm ar-rijal, hadeeth, and other sciences...so if this was so in Arabic, how much more so in English, mash'Allaah. Insh'Allaah you will be able to read his full comment in translation in Abu Sukhailah's upcoming book on seeking knowledge.

So, if the books do have a full tahqeeq- wherein the sources are not only listed (takhreej) but are authenticated, and explanations from the righteous scholars, then insh'Allaah that would take away much of the worry, alhamdulillah. I am simply urging caution, mash'Allaah, when dealing with books that one is not familiar with.

The biography of the Prophet, may Allaah's praise and salutations be upon him, which is the best in English (and Allaah knows best) is "A Biography of the PRophet of Islam in Light of the Original Sources: An Analytical Study by Dr. Mahdi Rizqullah Ahmad, translated by Syed Iqbal Zaheer, published by Darussalam. The footnotes are very extensive, alhamdulillah, as to the ahadeeth used and their status.

And, as always, Allaah knows best.

UmmulQayyim
UmmulQayyim14 weeks 2 days ago

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Assalaam alaykum I wanted to know if anyone knows of English books that are sahih, based on the hadith that the best women are Khadeejah, Maryam, Aasiyah and Fatima may Allah be pleased with them and also books that are simply about them as I cant seem to find anything which I think is a calamity as they are examples for us.  I also wanted to ask a non related question because I don't know where else to post it. I am looking for articles/fatawa to do with fundraising, I know there is a difference of opinion but I cant seem to find either and sisters quote me rulings without any daleel which isn't helpful. I would like to know what is and isn't permissable. So far I have only managed to find a long hadith in riyad us saaliheen which suggest that it is permissable, so any information would be valuable. BarakAllahu feekunna
Umm Mujaahid
Umm Mujaahid14 weeks 5 hours ago

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I am not up to date on the English books that are available, but I think that you will both find that if you look at the collections of ahaadeeth such as Saheeh al Bukhaari and Saheeh Muslim in sections such as the Fadaa'il of the companions, you will find many beneficial authentic reports.

Alhamdulillah, one of our projects here at Taalib is to translate and provide authentic biographies here, insh'Allaah- of the righteous people past and present.

Concerning fundraising, the issue as you stated it is too broad. One would have to ask a scholar or person of knowledge concerning their specific case, insh'Allaah.

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