Haya / Hijab
What is Haya?
Chastity or modesty
What does it mean to be mahram to someone?
Mahram means a person who you are not allowed to marry, and it is permissible to see them without a headscarf and shake their hands and hug them if you like.
What does it mean to be non mahram to someone?
Non-mahram means it is not Haram to marry, with a few exceptions. It also means you have to observe the hijab in front of a non-mahram.
You receive a friend request from someone you don't recognize on social media.
What are some strategies you could use?
OR
What are some steps you should take?
- Block them (BEST answer)
Other solutions (which are not perfect):
- Decline / delete the friend request.
- Ask your friends / family to see if anyone knows them.
- Check mutual friends (on the same platform).
- Talk to your parents about the individual.
What is the largest yearly peaceful gathering?
The Arba'in pilgrimage in Iraq is widely considered the largest annual peaceful gathering in the world, with millions of pilgrims, often reported over 20 million, marching to the city of Karbala annually.
Who won the NBA championship in 2019?
Toronto Raptors
What does Haya look like?
OR
What would be examples of Haya?
Being mindful of:
How we talk;
How we dress;
How look at others;
etc,
Who are your mahrams?
- Give at least 3 different examples
Your parents are Mahram to you. Your grandparents and great-grandparents from your mother's side and your father's side are Mahram to you. Your aunties and your uncles, your grand aunties and your grand uncles and so on, are also Mahram to you from your mother's side and your father's side. Your brothers and sisters are Mahram to you. Your nephews and your nieces are mahram to you as well. If you have children, grandchildren and so on, they are also mahram to you. These are all considered your blood mahrams.
Someone can also become your mahram through marriage. If you get married, the husband and the wife will become mahram to each other. If your children get married, the son-in-law and daughter-in-law will become your mahram, your mother-in-law, father-in-law, and even your grandparents in law, are your mahram.
These are all considered your mahrams.
There are other special circumstances too.
Who are your non mahrams?
As for non-mahrams, if you are a female, your male cousins are not mahram to you from both sides of the family. Your aunty's husband is not mahram to you from both sides of the family as well. Your brother-in-law is not your mahram, and the same goes for your brother-in-law through marriage. These are considered your non-mahrams and hijab must be observed. If you are a female, then other females are mahram to you too.
If you are a male, your female cousins are not mahram to you from both sides of the family. Your uncle's wife is not Mahram to you from both sides of the family. Your sister-in-law is not your Mahram and the same goes for your sister-in-law through marriage. They are considered your non-mahrams, and if the conditions are present, you are allowed to marry your non-mahram. With an exception for males, your wife's sister is considered non-mahram.
In a game chat someone you don't know sends you a link. What should you do?
Do NOT click on any links. Do NOT reply.
Report the person, or delete the message.
Who was the oldest companion of Imam Hussain who was killed in Karbala?
Habib Ibn Muzahir al-Asadi
Which team is Sheikh Jaffer's favorite NBA team?
LA LAKERS
PS - This is unacceptable for someone who has lived in Toronto for 10+ years now, and is the resident aalim of a mosque in the GTA!
What is hijab for boys / men?
Boys have a form of “hijab,” which includes lowering the gaze, dressing modestly, behaving respectfully, and protecting their character.
In fact, hijab for boys is mentioned FIRST in the Quran.
If you are very close with your cousin (ie your cousin sister), and she has been like family to you since you were born...
Does this make her mahram or non-mahram, or something in the middle, or is there a separate term for this situation?
Feeling close like siblings does not change Islamic rulings. Cousins are still non-mahrams.
How should teenage boys behave around non-mahrams?
They should:
You get an email from the app you use all the time (SnapChat, Instagram, etc) asking for your password to fix a problem with your account. What should you do?
Do NOT click on the link.
Go the app / website DIRECTLY and see if there are any messages there, or any issues with log in there.
In which battle was Abu Jahl killed?
The battle of Badr.
The Battle of Badr was the first battle in Islamic history.
Riddle me this:
- Why can't basketball players go on vacation?
Because they would get called for travelling!
What does ''lowering the gaze'' mean for boys?
- It means avoiding staring at people in a disrespectful or lustful way, especially online or in person.
- Lowering the gaze helps protect the heart, thoughts, and behavior.
What is one thing you can NOT do with a mahram?
Get married with each other.
When someone is non-mahram to you, what are some things you should be careful of?
Someone you know (from school or madrassah or mosque) has sent you a message saying mean things about another person.
What should you do?
Show a trusted adult.
It's important to report online bullying, even when you're not directly involved. You can tell a teacher who can act to stop the bullying.
Do NOT reply to the message.
Also, keep in mind there can be ramifications / consequences for YOU if you react positively and/or forward the message.
Also remember everything you post in a message (or online) can
How many prophets are named in the Quran?
There are 25 prophets named in the Quran:
Adam, Idris (Enoch), Nuh (Noah), Hud (Heber), Ibrahim (Abraham), Lut (Lot), Isma'il (Ishmael), (Isaac), Ya'qub (Jacob), Yusuf (Joseph), Shu'aib (Jethro), Ayyub (Job), Dhul-Kifl (Ezekiel), Musa (Moses), Harun (Aaron), Daud, Sulayman, Ilyas (Elijah), Al-Yasa' (Elisha), Yunus (Jonah), Zakariyya (Zechariah), Yahya (John the Baptist), Isa (Jesus)
Which player has won the most NBA championships as a player?
Bill Russell (11 championships)
How can you practice haya online?
OR...
What are some things you should keep in mind (consider) when you're posting online - in regards to haya?
Remember that anything you put in writing or on the internet (text, DMs, etc) is there for ever (even if you delete it, it can be screenshotted and shared)
Can mahram status change?
- Provide proof / examples.
Some mahram relationships are permanent (like mother or sister).
However, others mahram relationships can happen through marriage, such as a mother-in-law becoming a mahram.
What are some things you should avoid when interacting online with the opposite gender?
Remember that anything you put in message or anything you post on the internet (text, DMs, etc) is there for ever (even if you delete it, it can be screenshotted and shared)
What are some strategies to remember or keep in mind when it comes to passwords?
- Make your passwords secure (include numbers, letters, symbols, caps, and more).
- Make each password unique (don't use the same password for all your sites / apps).
- NEVER share passwords or log in information with anyone (except your parents - and perhaps who they have said you can share it with).
What are some things I (or another Muslim boy) should do if he develops feelings for someone now, or over the next few years?
- Talk to Allah about it, and ask for HIS guidance and support.
- Talk to your parents about it.
- Talk to trusted adults in your family about it.
- Remember that having feelings is natural. But acting on them outside of a marriage is not allowed.
- Islam teaches handling emotions respectfully, avoiding haram behavior, and being patient and responsible.
Which high school team won ROPSSAA (city championship) for basketball in 2023, 2024, and 2025?
Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School!