The Press Release on the Attack Against two Mosques in New Zealand

The Press Release on the Attack Against two Mosques in New Zealand
2019/03/19

Surely, we are Allah’s, and surely to Him we shall return.

A group of xenophobic terrorists attacked Muslims who were praying in two mosques in New Zealand, in which around 50 innocent civilian Muslims were killed and more than 40 injured.

We condemn this act of terrorism, which has arisen from malicious xenophobia, and we call upon relevant parties to the following:
Firstly, the protection of the mosques and Islamic institutions and places of worship, and ensuring their right to safely and securely worship and practice their rituals of faith.

Secondly, to stand up against this xenophobic thinking which is another face of terrorism, and to follow up on those parties who are feeding it and supporting it, and to punish them appropriately, taking into regard the vicious crimes that have arisen from such hatred.

We pay our condolences to the families of the victims, and to all the Muslims living those lands, and we supplicate to the Almighty to heal hastily those injured and wounded, for He is the Most Merciful.

And there is no power and no might, save that of God’s.

Day Questions

Can you explain to me what is the method of determining what is an innovations (bidaat) in religion?

The innovation in religion is deeming something to be a part of religion when it really is not a part of religion. For example, the Taraweeh prayers are an innovation, since the supererogatory prayer is not legislated to be offered in congregation. Offering it in such a way is considered as innovation in religion.

If somebody was fasting and intended to break his fast – for example if somebody decided that he cannot continue the fast and poured some water to drink – but then changed his mind and decided to fast again, is his fast still valid or not?

If he broke the intention of fasting and decided to break the fast, even if he did not actually break it, his fast is void and he has to make it up. However, he should still refrain from the things that break the fast – such as eating and drinking – for the rest of that day. He does not have to pay kaffara.

Does a wife have the right to stop her husband from having temporary marriage contract with another woman?

The wife can ask the husband not to remarry again but it is not obligatory on the husband to accept her request.

Is it permissible to recite the Salawat on the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy Progeny) after the Tasleem and before Saying Allahu Akbar three times?

It is permissible to recite the Salawat during the prayers and after it. The prayer ends with Tasleem, and anything can be done after it. However, it is recommended to recite Takbeer three times immediately after Tasleem.