angel Malik...... Those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, 'Pray to your Lord to lighten for us the penalty for a day (at least).' They will say, 'Did there not come to you your messengers with clear signs?' They will say, 'Yes.' They will reply, 'Then pray as you like. But the prayer of tRead more
angel Malik……
Those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, ‘Pray to your Lord to lighten for us the penalty for a day (at least).’ They will say, ‘Did there not come to you your messengers with clear signs?’ They will say, ‘Yes.’ They will reply, ‘Then pray as you like. But the prayer of those without faith is not but in error.'”
[Ghafir, 40: 49-50]
“O you who believe, save yourselves and your families from a fire whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels, stern and severe, and who do not disobey Allah in what He orders them and who do precisely what they are commanded.”
[at-Tahreem, 66: 6]
“Over it are nineteen. And We have not made the guardians of the Fire except angels. And We have made their number only as a trial for the unbelievers – in order that the People of the Book may be certain and that the believers may increase in faith, and so that the People of the Book and the believers would not doubt, and that those in whose hearts is a disease and the unbelievers would say, ‘What example does Allah intend by this?’ Thus does Allah leave to stray whom he pleases and guides whom He pleases. And none can know the soldiers of your Lord except He. And this is nothing other than a warning to mankind.”
[Muddaththir, 74: 30-31]
“They will cry out, ‘O Malik, let your Lord put an end to us.’ He will say, “Surely, you will stay (as you are).'”
[adh-Dhukhrub, 43: 77]
Samurah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: “Last night I saw [in a dream] two men coming to me. One of them said, ‘The one who lights the fire is Malik, the gatekeeper of Hell; I am Jibreel, and this is Mika’eel.'”
[Sahih al-Bukhari]
Ibn Abbas (radiAllahu anhu) related: “The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, ‘On the night of my ascent to Heaven. I saw Musa (who was a tall, brown, curly-haired man) as if he was one of the men of the Shan’awah tribe. Then I saw ‘Isa, a man of medium height, of moderate complexion inclined to the red and white colors, and of lank hair. I also saw Malik, the gatekeeper of the Hellfire.'”
[Muslim]
If a fasting person eats or drinks forgetfully during the month of Ramadan, their fast remains valid, and they are not required to perform any kaffara. The Quran does contain verses that highlight the consideration of human forgetfulness and mistakes. While there may not be a specific verse addressiRead more
If a fasting person eats or drinks forgetfully during the month of Ramadan, their fast remains valid, and they are not required to perform any kaffara.
The Quran does contain verses that highlight the consideration of human forgetfulness and mistakes. While there may not be a specific verse addressing forgetfulness in the context of fasting.
One such verse is in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286):
This verse reflects the acknowledgment of human forgetfulness and the plea for Allah’s forgiveness and mercy. While it may not directly address forgetful actions during fasting. The specific rulings regarding fasting and forgetfulness have come from the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The hadith about eating or drinking forgetfully during fasting is found in Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 23, Hadith 4. The wording may slightly vary among different translations, but the essence remains the same.
The key factor here is forgetfulness. If a person genuinely forgets that they are fasting and eats or drinks, it is considered unintentional, and their fast is still valid. However, if someone eats or drinks intentionally during the fast, then their fast is broken, and they would need to make up for that day and might also be required to offer Kaffara, depending on the circumstances.
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