no no it's perfectly fine, i like answering questions, because it helps me too

It's just that when i return to the forum then there's 3 pages of posts that i've missed, so i try to read as many as i can before it disappears.

^^
Sabrah ibn Mu'abid reports that the Messenger of Allah said: "When one of you prays, he should make a partition for his salah, even if it is an arrow." This is related by Ahmad and by al-Hakim who said it is sahih according to the criteria of Muslim. Al-Haithami observes: "Ahmad's narrators are sound."

Abu Hurairah relates that the Prophet said: "When one of you prays, he should place something in front of him. If he cannot find anything, he should prop up his staff [in front of him]. If he does not have a staff, he should draw a line [on the ground in front of him] then nothing that passes in front of him will harm him." This is related by Ahmad and Abu Dawud and Ibn Hibban. The later classifies it sahih as did Ahmad and Ibn al-Madini. Al-Baihaqi says: "There is no problem with that hadith regarding that ruling, Allah willing."

Talhah says: "We used to pray and the animals would pass in front of us. We mentioned that to the Prophet and he said: "If anything the size of a saddle is in front of you, nothing that passes beyond it would harm you." [This is related by Ahmad, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, and at-Tirmidhi who calls it hasan sahih]

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and below is from Islam QA

Quote:

He wants to know the names and attributes of Allaah that are mentioned in the Qur’aan and Sunnah Praise be to Allaah. Knowledge of the names and attributes of Allaah is of major importance in the life of the Muslim. Through them the Muslim may come to know about his Creator, may He be exalted, and through this knowledge he may attain all aspects of Tawheed. In the answer to question no. 4043 we have explained the importance of knowing the names of Allaah, may He be exalted. Please refer to this question. Secondly: The names of Allaah are not limited to a specific number. There is a saheeh report from which some people understand that Allaah has only ninety-nine names. This report was narrated bu al-Bukhaari (2736) and Muslim (2677) from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him), and says that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one. Whoever learns them will enter Paradise.” Al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) narrated that the scholars were unanimously agreed that the names of Allaah are not limited to this number. In the answer to question no. 41003 we have quoted the evidence that they cannot be limited to this number, as well as the comments of the scholars refuting those who say that the names of Allaah are limited to this number. In the answer to question no. 48964 you will find a detailed discussion of the guidelines concerning the names that may correctly be applied to Allaah, may He be exalted. The hadeeth which is narrated by al-Tirmidhi, listing these ninety-nine names is a da’eef (weak) hadeeth. It was classed as da’eef by Imam al-Tirmidhi (may Allaah have mercy on him) himself and others. Al-Tirmidhi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, after narrating the hadeeth: This is a ghareeb hadeeth (i.e., it is weak, as is the apparent meaning of his words here). It was narrated to us by more than one person from Safwaan ibn Saalih, but we only know of it through Safwaan ibn Saalih, and he is thiqah (trustworthy) according to the scholars of hadeeth. This hadeeth was also narrated by more than one person from Abu Hurayrah, from the Prophet , but in many reports we do not know of any saheeh isnaad mentioning the names except this hadeeth. Adam ibn Abi Iyaas narrated this hadeeth with another isnaad from Abu Hurayrah from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), in which he mentioned the names of Allaah, but its isnaad is not saheeh. Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 5/530 – 532 The hadeeth was also classed as da’eef by al-Haafiz ibn Hajr in al-Talkhees al-Habeer, 4/172. He also narrated that Ibn Hazm, al-Bayhaqi and others classed it as da’eef. And it was classed as da’eef by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) in Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 22/482. Many scholars have striven to derive the names of Allaah from the Qur’aan and Sunnah. One of these scholars is Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, in his book al-Qawaa’id al-Muthla fi Sifaat Illaahi wa Asmaa’ihi’l-Husna. In this book he lists the names of Allaah in the Qur’aan and Sunnah according to his findings. You can find these names in his book by clicking on the following link: http://www.ibnothaimeen.com/all/books/article_16821.shtml Thirdly: With regard to the attributes of Allaah, may He be exalted, they are more than can be listed here. In the answer to question no. 39803 we have discussed this matter in more detail. Please refer to this question. In the book mentioned above, Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) has discussed some useful principles concerning the attributes of Allaah, may He be exalted, which you will find by clicking on the following link: http://www.ibnothaimeen.com/all/books/article_16822.shtml With regard to striving to learn them according to what is narrated in the Qur’aan and Sunnah, some scholars have striven to list the attributes that are mentioned in the Qur’aan and Sunnah. One of the best books that have been written on this topic is the book of Shaykh ‘Alawi ibn ‘Abd al-Qaadir al-Saqqaaf: Sifaat Allaah ‘azza wa jall al-Waaridah fi’l-Kitaab wa’l-Sunnah. You can read this book on his site by clicking on the following link: http://dorar.bet/book_view.asp?book_id=2939 And Allaah knows best. Islam Q&A

good job I have a staff so i'll be using that from now on

But i'll first see if i can find anything on the subject, whether making salaah with a sutrah where there is no need for one, whether that's sunnah or not.

You have a staff.. that's so cool.. I never thought of using exactly what the Prophet used... that's real awesome.. I wonder if I can find some hadith with something I have that he used.. hmm..

But you get extra reward for following a sunnah right? And this is a proper established sunnah.. so we could do it as a sunnah for the week. It'll be good.

Staff ya'ni walking stick

Sunnah doesn't necassarily mean sunnah at all times though, if you get what i mean, Rasoolullaah Sallallaahu Alayhi wa sallam did make salaah at home, and i don't remember reading a narration about the usage of the sutrah in those situations, that's why i want to check it up first.

Oh..

Could you post it here after you find out?


Bukhari :: Book 1 :: Volume 9 :: Hadith 481
Narrated Yazid bin Al ‘Ubaid:

I used to accompany Salama bin Al-Akwa’ and he used to pray behind the pillar which was near the place where the Quran’s were kept I said, “O Abu Muslim! I see you always seeking to pray behind this pillar.” He replied, “I saw Allah’s Apostle always seeking to pray near that pillar.”

Bukhari : Book 1 : Volume 9 : Hadith 482

Narrated Anas:

I saw the most famous people amongst the companions of the Prophet hurrying towards the pillars at the Maghrib prayer before the Prophet came for the prayer.

Bukhari Book 1 Volume 9 Hadith 485

Narrated Nafi

“The Prophet used to make his she-camel sit across and he would pray facing it (as a Sutra).” I asked, “What would the Prophet do if the she-camel was provoked and moved?” He said, “He would take its camel-saddle and put it in front of him and pray facing its back part (as a Sutra). And Ibn ‘Umar used to do the same.” (This indicates that one should not pray except behind a Sutra).


Bukhari :: Book 2 :: Volume 15 :: Hadith 89

Narrated Ibn Umar:

On the day of ‘Id-ul-Fitr and ‘Id-ul-Adha a spear used to be planted in front of the Prophet I (as a Sutra for the prayer) and then he would pray.


Muslim :: Book 4 : Hadith 1008
‘A’isha reported:

The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) was asked about sutra of a worshipper; he said: Equal to the back of the saddle.

from: http://lolliesplace.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/sutrah/

not mine. =/

I checked up on the 99 names of Allaah, and my conclusion is that the one who says it's bid'ah is in fact the mubtadi'.

Yes there is ikhtilaaf on some of the names, but the general theme is the same, you're free to check al asmaa was sifaat of imaam bayhaqi rahimahullaah, or tafseer ibn katheer, or any of those kitaabs.

As for the sutrah, i checked Nayl al Awtaar concerning it, and yes the conclusion was that you can use the sutrah anyplace it's not restricted to places where people may pass in front of you.

You know when you clean your ears... how do you do it that's more correct?

I ask cause, I thought you put your finger in your ear and then wipe the back with your thumb.. that's how Islam QA says to do it too.. but then I saw another way where they wash the outside of the ear too... =/ I dunno.. what's more correct, or is one wrong?

Like basically you start at top go round, the stop and then wipe the back with your thumb.

Wash the outside of the ear? do you have the link to islamqa where they explain this washing?

Too much effort, they didn't describe it the new way just the normal way I learnt it, but explain to me how exactly you're meant to because I don't wanna be doing anything wrong.

ermm.. the tasbeeh in salaah is sunnah to say it three times but is it mustahab to say it more? like 5,7,9, etc.. ? do ya get more reward?

what else what else there's questions I just forget and then remember ...

if there's Qur'anic ayah in kitaabs etc.. can you touch without wudu? I asked this and someone posted a fatwa.. but I feel unsure still.. because when we were doing the tafseer of the basmalah... the sheikh was saying that you can't touch it because it's an ayah of the Qur'an without wudu... whether he meant inside the mushaf or not... I'm not sure about that part but.. hm..

can you? The fatwa said you can as it isn't considered the mushaf.. correct?

and when you begin to recite the Qur'an, then you start with seeking refuge in Allah but do you say the basmalah too? Yes no no yes?

*shrugs* I remember that anything you start without the bismillah is cut off from barakah so in that regard is it okay to say it ?

these are all edits I never sat and thought about my questions I just didn't wanna increase my post count. =/

Did the souls meet in Jannah? =o If so that's so cool... wowwwww my soul maybe it met urban rose's soul! Or maybe it met .. some other cool person! Someone said to me you know when you get married and you find 'the one' and 'you just know' it's cause your souls met before already... =o is that true?

Woohoo! If it's true it means all your souls already met their spouses souls... how embarrassing is that... =o That's mega embarrassing...

Wiping the ears in wudoo’
There was a dispute about wiping the ears in wudoo’. Some people say that there is no proof that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) wiped his ears when performing wudoo’.

Praise be to Allaah.

There is proof that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) wiped his head and ears when performing wudoo’. Ibn ‘Abbaas reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) “wiped his head and his ears, inside and out.” (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, who classed it as saheeh). Al-Nisaa'i reports that he “wiped his head and his ears, wiping the inside of them with his index-finger and the outside of them with his thumb.” (Classed as saheeh by Ibn Khuzaymah). Abu Dawood and al-Tahhaawi report from Miqdaad ibn Ma’di Karb that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) “when he performed wudoo’, wiped his head and his ears, inside and out, inserting his finger into the ear canal.” (Reported by Abu Dawood; al-Haafiz ibn Hijr said: “Its isnaad is hasan.”) There is no dispute that one should wipe the ears during wudoo’; the dispute is as to whether they are considered to be part of the head or not, and whether it is sunnah or waajib (obligatory) to wipe them.

Admin - you made a thread on ummah about multiple intentions... is it allowed, I'll find the thread and see if there's any replies that give evidence but if you have any more information do share.

http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209497

^ Oh okay.. so it is allowed?

You know the issue with faces on clothes... if you paint over the eyes is it okay to wear?

Or is it also the figure?

You know if you intended to pray a nafl salaah for an obligatory salaah (like after Isha or Duhr or Maghrib.. ) but then you got busy or I dunno fell asleep.. =/ and then the time has gone so can you change that intention to just praying a nafl or to something else? Or do you keep the same intention... but then there's no qadha of voluntary prayers is there? hmm..

I find it weird.. how can someone marry someone they don't wanna marry just to please their parents? Why would you do that... I'm really not wanting to sound selfish and cold hearted but.. I can't get my head round this idea.

I read about it, and people just get married because their parents told them to, and I don't really understand..

Isn't the girl meant to have the final say?

Is that really disobedient of me to think like that? Seriously because I dislike this whole concept big time, it makes me annoyed. Maybe because I've witnessed people stuck in relationships just cause, just cause what... *sigh* Do you have to do everything what your parents tell you?

What's the limit, where's the line drawn? I've wondered this.. not just with marriage but with other things too... if they are displeased with you following a particular sunnah or doing something... or you know stuff like that..

and you know if a man sees you without hijaab for like a split second and it was your mistake because you assumed they wouldn't be right there, does anyone get sinned?

And can I wipe over regular socks? Like at home? And at home also wipe over the khimar? You can wipe over it out and about right? You're outside and you need to perform wudu, it would be hard taking it off..