Fatwa #1301826 October 2004Haiti
Interest in Pursuing Islam
Question
Assalam U Aalaikum. In case a person wants to pursue religious education after completing his Masters (i) what sort of a career path can he look forward to? (ii) In case the person is an MBA and wants to pursue a career in Islamic Economics but needs to learn the basics of the religion, how can he do that? (iii) I had written to you earlier that in case the concerned person starts by studying Usuluddin and then Islamic Shariah and Law and in the end Islamic Economics the outcome of which would be very beneficial. Your comments required. (iv) during Iftar once the call for prayers has started but one is in the bathroom or making Wuzu, should he continue or leave and immediately come for breaking fast? (v) Similarly if the person is on completion of his Seher and suddenly the call for prayers starts, what should he do? (vi) What should a person do, to control anger and frustration? (vii) If the person is proud of himself and there is takabbur what should the person do to remove these bad traits? (viii) Are there any Duas for it? (ix) Can you refer to me a comprehensive Arabic to Urdu / English and Urdu / English to Arabic Dictionary. (x) How can a person start learning Arabic? (xi) Can it be learnt from books. (xii) Dua required for asking Allah to change the heart of a loved one. Allah Hafiz. Jazak Allah.
Answer
1) We have stated to you previously that we can not comment until you clarify the situation with us. %0D%0A%0D%0A2) Islamic economics is a very vast and intricate subject. If one wants to study Islamic economics, he has to also acquaint himself with many other subjects Usool-e-Fiqh, Fiqh etc. This cannot be achieved by just studying for one or two years. %0D%0A%0D%0A3) Usool is not sufficient to master economics. The application of the law is equally important. %0D%0A%0D%0A4) If the azaan is called out while you are in the bathroom, you should complete the wudhu as quickly as possible and then proceed to make the iftaar. Rasulullah (SAW) has encouraged us to hasten in making iftar. Obviously this is after sunset.%0D%0A%0D%0A5) Sehri ends at setting in of Subah Sadiq (true dawn). Therefore as soon as Subah Sadiq sets in one should stop eating immediately. You could refer to your local timetable to determine the time of Subah Sadiq. It is not necessary that azaan is called at Subah Sadiq. Many places the time of sehri ends long before the azaan. %0D%0A%0D%0A6) Anger and frustration are natural characteristics of a human being. It is reported in some ahadith that Rasulullah (SAW) also became angry when the Laws of Shariah were violated. He also gave us a prescription to control anger. Rasulullah (SAW) said "when in anger recite Taawuz (aaoozubillah hi minash shaytaan ir rajeem)". In one Hadith Nabi (SAW) said drink water or if you are standing sit down and if you are sitting lie down. This could assist in controlling the anger and frustration. %0D%0A%0D%0A7) This is a spritual malady. Just as for medical ailments we visit doctors, similarly for spiritual ailments there are doctors. You could refer to a reliable, Allah fearing Alim who has experience in the spiritual field to assist you in removing this evil and disastrous trait. If man ponders over his mere creation and different phases of creation this will suffice for him not to have pride. Ponder! what are we made of? What is the human body? nothing but a composition of dirty fluid. What will his pride do? Surely Allah is the Supreme Being to Him belongs all pride. Allah says Pride is my garment and whoever joins me in this garment I will fight with him. Therefore there is no need to embroil yourself in this haughtiness and pride. it will lead to your own destruction. Rasulullah (SAW) said "one who has an iota of pride will never enter Jannah". There is no dua to remove pride but one will have to make a practical effort to eradicate this disease. %0D%0A%0D%0A8) You cannot learn Arabic from a dictionary. You will have to learn from a person qualified in the field of Arabic.%0D%0A%0D%0A9) This issue was raised in the previous mail. Your "lovers" disinclination to marry you proves the insincere relationship. You should stop this Haraam relationship and continue looking for another suitable partner. You cannot expect to bog yourself for life to a woman who has no direction and goal in life. You need to look ahead and ignore the past. Inshallah you will get a suitable partner. Ameen%0D%0A%0D%0AAnd Allah Knows Best%0D%0A%0D%0AMufti Ebrahim Desai