Chapter 7: Etiquettes of Wearing The Amaama
(Turban)
To tie (wear) the Amaama (Turban) is Sunnat, especially during Namaaz,
since the reward for the Namaaz that is read whilst wearing a turban is much
more. A few Hadith have already been presented in the last section regarding
the turban.
Law: When one ties a turban,
then the shimla (tail) should hang on the back, between both shoulders. There
is a difference of opinion regarding the length of the shimla. However, the
maximum length should be such, that when one sits, it is not pressed (under
you). [Alamgiri] Some people do not hang a shimla at all. This is contrary to the Sunnat.
There are some who bring it to the top and then tuck it into the turban. This
too should not be done, especially in the condition of Namaaz, as it would be
Makruh.
Law: When one wishes
specifically to re-tie the turban, then it should not be removed and thrown onto
the ground, but it should be unwrapped in the manner in which it was tied. [Alamgiri]
Law: Wearing a topi (hat)
is proven from Huzoor صلَّی
اللہ تعالٰی علیہ وسلَّم. [Alamgiri]
(Even though it is proven that Rasoolullah صلَّی اللہ تعالٰی علیہ
وسلَّم wore a topi) but Huzoor علیہ الصلوۃ
والسلام also used to wear an Amaama (Turban). In other words, under the
turban, he used to wear a topi, and He صلَّی اللہ
تعالٰی علیہ وسلَّم said that the difference between unbelievers
and us is the tying of the turban on a topi. In other words, we keep both these
things and they only tie the turban. They do not wear a topi under their
turbans. Hence, even when the kufaar here wear the turban, they do not wear a
topi underneath it. Some have explained this Hadith to mean that wearing only
the topi is the manner of the mushrikeen (polytheists), but this assertion is
incorrect, because even the mushrikeen of Arabia used to tie turbans. It is clearly
mentioned in Mirkaat, the annotation of Mishkaat that the small size turban of
Huzoor صلَّی اللہ تعالیٰ واٰلہ وسلَّم was of seven hands in length and the large
size turban was of twelve hands in length. In short, the turban should be kept
according to this Sunnat (in length). It should not exceed this in length. Some
people wear huge (i.e. long) turbans. This should not be done as it is contrary
to the Sunnat. In Maarwar (a place in India), many people there tie turbans
that are not very wide, but are forty and fifty yards in length. Muslims should
not tie turbans like these.
Miscellaneous Laws
It is permissible to place a Ghilaaf (Covering – i.e. also known
as Chaadar) on the Mazaaraat-e-Tayyiba of the Buzurgaan-e-Deen, Awliyah-e-Kaamileen
and the pious persons, if this is done so that the honour of the
Saahib-e-Mazaar (The Personality who is resting there) may be inspired onto the
hearts of the general public, and so that they may attain their blessings. [Raddul Muhtar] As a reminder
for certain things, some people tie knots in their handkerchiefs or on their
drawer strings, or they (sometimes) tie a piece of cotton on their finger etc.
for the same purpose. This is permissible. However, to tie a string (cotton)
without any reason is Makruh. [Durr-e-Mukhtar]
Law: To hang a Taweez on
the neck is permissible, for as long as it is a permissible Taweez. In other
words, it has been made from verses of the Qur’an, Names of Allah and Duas.
Some Hadith have prohibited the use of Taweez. This prohibition is regarding
such Taweez which are made up of impermissible words, such as those which were
made in the ‘Days of Ignorance’ (Zamaana-e-Jaahiliyat). Similarly, to write
Taweezaat (i.e. Plural of Taweez), Verses of the Holy Qur’an, Ahadith and other
Duas (benedictions) on a plate (or small bowl) and to give this to a sick
person with the intention of him attaining Shifa (cure), is also permissible.
Men in state of impurity (Junub) and a female who is menstruating and one who
is experiencing Lochia (i.e. post natal vaginal bleeding) can also wear a Taweez
on the neck and tie it on the arm, for as long as it is covered (in a cloth
etc.). [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Raddul Muhtar]
Law: If something is
written on bedding or on a Musal’la (Prayer Mat), then to use it is
impermissible, (even) if this text has been imprinted or embroidered on it, or
if it has been written with ink. The same rule applies even if the alphabets
are written individually, as individual alphabets (Huroof-e-Mufradah) need to
be respected as well. [Raddul Muhtar]
Law: Most eating cloths
(table cloths) have inscriptions on them. Such eating cloths should be avoided,
and we should not have our meals on it. Some people have poetic stanzas
(Ash’aar) written on their pillows. Even these should not be used.
Law: Some farmers wrap
fabric on poles and place them in their fields. Their aim is to protect the field
from the evil eye (Nazr-e-Bud), because (by doing this) those passing by will
first look at that cloth wrapped on the pole and only thereafter, will their
eyes fall upon the crop and in this way, no Nazr will fall upon the crop. To do
this is not impermissible as infliction by the evil eye is a fact. It has been
verified from the Hadith and thus cannot be rejected. It is mentioned in the
Hadith that when you look at something of your own or something belonging to
your fellow Muslim brother and you fancy it, then you should make Dua for
Barkat by saying these words, تَبَارَکَ اللہُ اَحْسَنُ
الْخَالِـقِیْنَ اَللّٰھُمَّ بَارِکْ فِیْہِ .
or you could say this ‘Allah grant you abundant
blessings’. Saying this will not allow any Nazr to befall you. [Raddul Muhtar]
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