Junaid's POV

Mansur had informed me earlier concerning the programme which would be held later in the day and we had planned on attending.

We have been there for almost thirty minutes now and I have been finding it kind of difficult to concentrate and been feeling uncomfortable.
Reason being that the topic of the day was Halal Dating and the lady I have a feeling towards was sitted in the same hall as I.

What if this makes her drift even farer away from me?
She doesn't even know how I feel about her yet.....

"Oh ya Allah, you are the knower and the seer of all, Please help me sort this out. I really do like her but don't plan on going the wrong way by disobeying you Ya Allah."

I want her to be the one for me when I am ready and fit to take responsibilities. I want to go the Halal way (Marriage) with her but we are just both not ready yet. Me to be precised.

I can't tell her how I feel yet because it might serve as a means of distraction for her.  She already looks a Muslimah to me so ya Allah make her a muminna please.

If she really is the best for me, make this have a positive Impact on her and also guide my feelings for her. Keep protecting her for me Ya Allah and guide her aright as she is well known to you and you alone can make her mine. I prayed.

The sermon continued........

Then there's the limitless to online world.
Dating apps and websites that cater to young Muslims looking for meaningful long term relationships are easy to find. Muzmatch, a dating app launched years ago, has 135,000 people signed up. Other apps like salaam swipe, and other matchmaking connects like Halal Matchmaking.etc Report high success rates for young Muslims who previously had a hard time finding a partner.

       These apps allow people to filter their searches based on level of religiosity, the kind of relationship they're looking for and other aspects such as mode of dressing and lifestyle.

"Dating" as it is currently practiced in much of the world does not exist among Muslims. Young Islamic Men and women (or boys and girls) do not enter into one-on-one intimate realationships, spending time alone together and "getting to know one another" in a very deep way as precursor to selecting a marital partner. Rather, in Islamic culture, pre-marital relationships of any kind between members of the opposite sex are forbidden.
SO IT IS BETTER TO STAY AWAY FROM IT TO AVOID FALLING INTO HARAM.
He concluded as he lowered the microphone.

A guy walked towards him and retrieved the microphone and started.
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu (May the peace, Mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you all)

Wa'alikumu salaam warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu (And upon you too). We replied.

Takbeer!!! (God is the greatest)

Allahu Akbar!!! (God is the greatest). We all chorused in response.

Takbeer is the Arabic text for Allahu Akbar which both means God is the greatest.

Now, if there is any question you would like to ask regarding all what he has said, you can ask right now as there is no much time left and the programme would be rounding up in minutes. It's 8:40pm already and it is late.
Plus, for most of the ladies who wouldn't be able to voice out due to the opposite gender, you can see the mallam later or due to time factor, his IG or Twitter handle would be given so you can ask him anytime at your convenience.
Maasalam.

The microphone was handed back to the prince of dawah as cleared his throat in wait for their questions.

A guy stood up greeted with salaam and introduced himself as he asked;
What if you love someone, and you guys agreed to date but without physical commitments which are against the rules of Islam, The only thing you both endulge in is chatting and you both meet up occasionally but at arm's length. Is it haram or halal??? He full stopped as he took back to him sit.

Waw, Ma Sha Allah, I really love this question and I am so sorry to say but I wouldn't be able to attend to any other physical questions for now. The rest should be forwarded to my social media accounts due to time factor. Shukran.

So concerning your question, I hear it a lot lately where the Muslims say they are in a halal relationship. Whereby they chat, video call, meet up at arm's length as you said and all.
Let me ask you a quick question.....
What do they chat about?
What do they say on video calls?
When they meet up, what do they talk about???. All this are questions you need to ask yourself.

If what they meet to talk about, chat about or say is that which is halal and what they know is right in their hearts and the presence of Allah, I mean....
If it is for the benefit of their deen to improve their various characters, then Fee Amanillah.

But, if there is any sexual attributes or content in whatever they type, text or say, then I don't think it is advisable.
We all know about the Zina of the eyes, mind and so on.

Plus,

    On the Authority of an-Nu'man ibn Basheer (ra), who said;
   I heard the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) say, "That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear, and between the two of them are doubtful matters clears himself in regard to his religion and his honor, but he who falls into doubtful matters (eventually) falls into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who pastures around a sanctuary, all but grazing therein. Truly every King has a sanctuary and truly Allah's which, if it be whole, all the body is whole, and which if it is diseased, all the body is diseased. Truly, it is the heart".
[Bukhari;Muslim]
40 Hadith Nawawi 6
English translation:Hadith 6.

Guide your heart towards the truth which Allah has made known in the hadith's and the holy Qur'an.

Also, when you love one another,
لَمْ نَرَ لِلْمُتَحَابَّيْنِ مِثْلَ النِّكَاحِ"

"There is nothing like marriage, for two who love one another." Narrated from Ibn Abbas.[Sunan Ibn Majah].
Marriage is the best solution.

Lastly, the issue of meeting and being at arm's length, Allahu Alam(Allah knows best). But remember,
" No person (man) should be alone with a woman except when there is a Mahram with her."
وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سُلَيْمَانَ - الْمَخْزُومِيُّ عَنِ ابْنِ، جُرَيْجٍ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَخْلُوَنَّ رَجُلٌ بِامْرَأَةٍ إِلاَّ وَمَعَهَا ذُو مَحْرَمٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1341 c
In-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 478

In cases, like this century we are in now, when meetings and closures between the males and the females are no longer seen as a big deal, see for example, we are in a University right, for both genders at that. There is no really any way you can do it that you wouldn't have to come in contact with the opposite gender in whatsoever way, be it in class, within the premises, at events, as leaders, etc.

You would want to smile, joke, laugh and do all happy stuffs with most of your coursemate or so right? You can, but know it's limit.

Minor sins such as this can easily be scrapped out by Always seeking refuge from Allah. Astagfirullahul Azeem. Always, then, now, forever. Allah is Ar-Raheem (the merciful).

It is Sunnah to recite Astagfirllah 100 times a day.
Saying "Astagfirullah"(I seek forgiveness of Allah). Prophet Muhammad (sallalahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) recited at least 100 times a day.

Istighfar removes anxiety and duas are answered.
Istighfar opens the door of Mercy.
Astagfirullah also helps us to refrain from all forms of sins. Regularly saying this reminds us that Allah is every where and in this way, there is small chances of doing wrongful actions.

Repentance is another wide world on it's own which if we are opportune In Sha Allah sometimes in the future, we would talk about it widely.

Jazakumullahu khair and with this, I think I have to let things die down here.

"Subhanaka Allahumma was bihamdika, ashhadu an la ilaha ila Anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaika".

(O Allah, you are free from every imperfection, praise be to you. I testify that there is no true God except you, I ask your pardon and turn to you in repentance).  He recited as the program came to an end.

The man from earlier came back on stage and made some remarks with lastly saying "Please, let's maintain orderliness. The way we came in, in that the males through the right side door and the females through the left hand door."
Maa sallam.

I left the premises in hand with my friend Mansur, I had a lot of fun today Alhamdulillah.... I sighed.

Me too.... Mansur answered. I feel so hungry man, he added.

He dipped into his back pocket and brought out a money note.
I should get macdee for us. He offered.

Thanks bro, I answered as He left for the joint.

I would be sitting in the mini garden right over there. I pointed out at my right hand side.

Just as I sat, I felt a feminine hand wrap around my eyes holding them tightly close.
I felt the hands to confirm and Alas! It was truly a female's.

Subhanallah, what is happening????.... I thought as my anxiousness took over me.

I took down her hands and turned to see who she was.

Its you again!!!!!!!! I shouted loudly as I caught sight of her.

Astagfirullah ya Allah..... This lady keeps getting on my nerves. I muttered as I turned to face her.

Junaid's POV done and dusted😂😂😂
Alhamdulillah....😍

See you next time Allah's willing😪❤️..

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