Q : Sister F.S.S from `Unayzah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia asks: What is the meaning of this supplication: "Wa habb almusi'ina minaa lilmuhsinin (And forgive the wrongdoers among us for the sake of the righteous)"?
A : It is a request from Allah (Exalted be He) to forgive the Muslims who do wrong for the sake of those who do good. There is nothing wrong with that, because keeping company with righteous people and sitting with them are among the means of forgiveness for the Muslim who does wrong.
The similitude of a good companion is that of the owner of musk. The owner of musk would either offer you free of charge or you would buy it from him or you would smell its pleasant odor. The similitude of a bad companion is that of the one who blows the bellows. He would either burn your clothes or you will have to smell its repugnant odor.
May Allah grant us success!
prohibition, and which we have previously mentioned. This is definitely the truth, which reveals and settles this doubtful matter. The ruling of Shari`ah (Islamic law) states that it is permissible for women to wear gold while men are prohibited from that.
May Allah grant us success! All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!