Question:

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.

Nowadays, it is quite noticed that a great deal of people set Qur'anic verses, supplications, or Adhan (call to Prayer) as mobile ringtones. What is the ruling on this act?

Jazakum Allahu khairan.

Question:

Whose understanding of the Quran and Sunnah should I follow: A) Should I follow the understanding of the Quran and sunnah according to Imam Shafi (Authentic Madhahab). B) Should I should follow the understanding of the Quran and sunnah according to Al-Albani.  

Answer:

Imam Shafi's madhhab is one of the four recognized schools of jurisprudence in Islam considered as mainstream. Imam Shafi's intellectual lineage can be traced back directly to the Prophet, peace be upon him, through his reputed companions. I am not in any way familiar with the madhhab of Shaikh Albani, nor am I aware of his level of expertise in fiqh. Therefore, I would prefer not to comment on his fiqhi views. However, it is best for Muslims to stop dividing ourselves into warring camps.

Yang dimaksud orang yang hatinya khusu’ itu adalah orang yang orientasi hidupnya hanya untuk mengabdi kepada Allah Ta’ala, baik semata mengharap ridho Allah Ta’ala maupun kebahagian hidup di surga. Sebabnya, merekalah orang yang hatinya telah yakin, bahwa apapun yang diperbuatnya, baik urusan dunia terlebih urusan akhirat, kelak akan dipertanggung-jawabkan di hadapan Allah Ta’ala, baik dengan siksa di neraka maupun dengan kebahagiaan di surga.

Manusia yang hatinya paling khusu’, tentunya tidak ada lagi, kecuali hanya Rasulullah saw. Karena Beliau adalah orang yang paling kenal (ma’rifat) dan paling mencintai Allah Ta’ala, sehingga beliau paling yakin terhadap apa-apa yang dijanjikan Allah Ta’ala melalui firman-Nya.

Question:

As-Salamu `alaykum. Is there any special du`a' or dhikr I could recite during my pregnancy so that the baby would be safe, well and a practicing child?

Answer:

Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

Question:

What prayers can a mother make for their children to become successful in life?

Answer:

Your question shows your eagerness to raise your children as Muslims who are conscious of Allah and of their responsibilities. All parents ought to work hard to do so, while constantly praying to Allah for His guidance, blessing and assistance.