Bukhari Podcast

Lesson 257 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered hadeeth 932 and took place on Friday 12th February 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 932

Fasting in the second half of the month of Shaban.

Fasting on the last two days of the month of Shaban as a precaution.

Performing a nafl fast on the last two days of the month of Shaban.

The meaning of calculation as mentioned in the ahadeeth.

What should be done if the crescent is hidden on night of the 30th of Shaban?

Are you in a better position to come to a conclusion if you have access to more ahadeeth?

The Imams of fiqh and their access to ahadeeth.

How the Ulama studied ahadeeth.

The 27 narrations of the Muwatta of Imam Malik.

A hadeeth collection greater then that of Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal.

Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ash-Shaybani.

The connection of Saheeh al Bukhari to the Muwatta of Imam Malik.

Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal having more then one opinion on many issues.

The false allegation that Imam Abu Hanifa did not know Arabic.

The purity of the Arabic of Imam Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ash-Shaybani.

Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal’s view about restricting the month of Shaban.

Who has the right to give a fatwa?

We defer to the experts except when it comes to our understanding of Deen.

The meaning of fatwa.

When Imam Malik sat to give fatwa.

Making an effort to realise who the scholars are.

The true Ulama are known to their people.

RUNTIME: 64:25

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Lesson 256 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 928-931 and took place on Friday 5th February 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

How important is the sighting of the crescent?

The collective responsibility of making an effort to sight the crescent.

The meaning of ‘Hilal.’

What happens when there are reports of moon sightings?

How many people’s testimony is required for validity?

What if the sky is not clear?

Why is the basis for accepting testimonies with regards to the sighting of the crescent?

Did Imam Malik base all his verdicts on the views and practice of Sayyiduna Abduulah ibn Umar رضى الله عنه?

Was Makkah detached from the rest of the world?

Belittling the Arabs of Arabia in order to attack Islam.

Understanding the ancient trade routes.

Can astronomical data and calculation replace sighting of the crescent?

Some of the problems related to astronomical data and calculation.

Can astronomical data be used as an aid?

What if astronomical data suggests that it is impossible to see the crescent?

Do we already use astronomical data?

Imam Ghazali on those who deny absolute truths.

We cannot ignore the explanation of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

The controversy regarding sighting of the crescent in the West.

Creating a storm in a teacup or putting things into perspective.

Why don’t the judges that accept the testimony research the matter?

Muslims in the UK relying on the testimony of a Muslim country.

Following someone that holds a different opinion in fiqh.

Are the Muslims in the UK obliged to follow the testimony of a Muslim country?

Families doing Eid on different days.

Did the Sahabah رضى الله عنهم ever differ on the sighting of the crescent?

Your fast is on the day you fast, your Eid is on the day you do Eid…

What if there is an incorrect sighting and people do Hajj on the wrong day?

Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq’s position on the sighting of the crescent.

RUNTIME: 103:37

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Lesson 255 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 926-929 and took place on Friday 29th January 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 926

The two moments of joy for the fasting person.

Is it undesirable to tell people you are fasting?

If provoked whilst fasting, say to yourself that you are fasting.

HADEETH 927

Those who have the ability to marry should do so.

Man has been created weak in regards to the opposite gender.

Just because something is natural to man that does not mean it is excused.

Marriage is the regulated venue for our desires.

We have made marriage difficult for ourselves.

Unrealistic and unreasonable expectations.

The widespread fitnah on earth when a person’s proposal is rejected even though his religion and character are sound.

Controlling desires when unmarried.

Why do desires increase in the initial stages of fasting?

Fasting needs to be regularly performed by the unmarried person who fears falling into sin.

HADEETH 928

HADEETH 929

Did Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم spend 29 days away from his wives?

What is meant by ‘calculate it’?

If the new crescent is not visible what do you do?

Is astronomical data unreliable?

Understanding astronomical formula.

RUNTIME: 62:52

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Lesson 254 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 922-925 and took place on Friday 22nd January 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

Can you say ‘Ramadhan’ or should you always say ‘The Month of Ramadhan.’

HADEETH 922

Is Ramadhan a name of Allah?

What does the word ‘Ramadhan’ mean?

Intercalary calculations.

One reason why it is difficult to calculate events before the hijra calendar.

Tampering with the lunar calendar.

HADEETH 923

The doors of Jannah are flung open when Ramadhan begins.

The doors of Jahannum are slammed shut when Ramadhan begins.

How this affects the believers.

What is meant by the devils are chained during Ramadhan?

Are the evil Jinn chained during Ramadhan?

Why do we still sin in Ramadhan if the devils are chained?

Sin can become second nature.

The wisdom for fasting mentioned in the Qur’an

HADEETH 924

HADEETH 925

Allah has no need of the fasting of one who does not give up falsehood.

The fasting of all the organs of the body.

Losing the reward for jumuah.

Observing rules and etiquettes are essential for gaining the promised reward.

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Lesson 253 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered ahadeeth 919-921 and took place on Friday 15th January 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

HADEETH 919

The obligation being fulfilled but no reward gained.

Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Masood’s رضى الله عنه complaint about rapid recitation of the Qur’an.

The salah of the hypocrites

Worthless deeds.

The need to remain composed whilst fasting.

The odour that emits from a fasting persons mouth.

Some of most pleasant fragrances come from animals.

Fasting is for Allah and Allah shall reward it.

The unique reward for fasting.

The two moments of joy for the fasting person.

The reduced danger of polluting the intention for fasting.

Making others partners of Allah in an act of worship.

Adoption of celestial qualities whilst fasting.

How to gain the reward of fasting for a complete year.

HADEETH 920

The door of Jannah that a fasting person shall enter through.

How will a person enter more then one door in Jannah?

The weakness and limited nature of our minds.

Our belief in things we cannot explain.

HADEETH 921

Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddiq رضى الله عنه will be invited to all the doors of Jannah.

The reward for one who develops the habit of doing a particular good deed.

Giving with confidence from our souls.

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Lesson 252 of the Commentary of the Book of Fasting from al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al Bukhari) by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq. This lesson covered hadeeth 919 and took place on Friday 8th January 2010 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

SUBJECTS COVERED

The reasoning behind the order of books in Saheeh al Bukhari.

Why did the books on pilgrimage come straight after the Book of Zakat?

The meaning of fasting in Arabic.

The meaning of Saum or Siyam?

The history of fasting in Islam.

Fasting in various religions and cultures.

The fast of the 10th of Muharram.

Fasting on the 13th, 14th and 15th of each month.

The beginning of fasting in Ramadhan.

The fast of Ramadhan beginning when a person went to sleep. HADEETH 919

What kind of shield is fasting?

Fasting prevents a person from sin.

The miraculous nature of Arabic.

The relationship of words in Arabic.

The way the words are pronounced in Arabic give an image of the meaning.

Who were regarded as the pure Arabic speakers?

Never question the choice of words in the Qur’an.

The purest of Arabic

Words in English that have an Arabic origin.

A Muslims speech is pure and free from indecency.

Why is the sin of speaking lewdly emphasised whilst fasting?

Refining your tongue.

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم would not copy others in ill speech.

The reward of speaking on that which is pure.

Silence is salvation.

What to do if you are provoked whilst fasting.

Who are the true servants of Rahman?

Why do we see an increase of argumentation in Ramadhan?

Planning ahead to sin.

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