Bismillah [IslamCity] The Brotherhood opens up Courtesy:http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=89073
Thursday, January 03, 2008, Zill-Haj 23, 1428 A.H. Editor-in-Chief: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman The Brotherhood opens up Thursday, January 03, 2008 By Ibrahim El Houdaiby The Muslim Brotherhood, like other opposition groups in Egypt, is going through a period of repression. It is repressed more than any other organisation to the widespread popularity it enjoys. Hundreds of its members have been detained over the past few months and a severe media distortion campaign is run by state-owned press and TV channels, while security threats restrict independent media outlets from reporting an objective and balanced image of the group. In spite of this, and in an unprecedented initiative, the Muslim Brotherhood sent a draft of its political manifesto a few weeks ago to be reviewed by a selected group of intellectuals and opposition leaders from different backgrounds (including seculars and critics of the Brotherhood), a definite sign of political openness, tolerance and confidence. It also shows the Brotherhoods willingness to accept criticism, contrary to the repeated claim of several adversaries. There is a realisation within the Brotherhood that there is nothing sacred about the political programme; it is a man-made programme that aims at achieving the objectives of Islam: justice, equality, peace, and compassion among all members of society. The draft was leaked to the media by some of the recipients and that triggered an intense debate far beyond the borders of Egypt. One of the positive outcomes of this is that it revealed the Brotherhoods internal diversity, which is the norm in any large and long-running organisation. Several researchers have previously pointed out this diversity as a sign of political maturity. The draft was not put solely by group members, but rather utilised the experience and knowledge of a large number of intellectuals and academics, including women, Copts and secularists; three groups usually said to be sceptical of the Brotherhood if not actually repressed thereby, another clear sign of openness and transparency. Brotherhood leaders clarified that the manifesto was the first step in a three step process to form a civil political party autonomous from the group. No one expects the Egyptian regime to legitimise such a party soon, as it has already turned down legitimization appeals of strong political groups from different backgrounds. Some issues brought up by the draft were viewed by some intellectuals as a setback for the Brotherhood, which has illustrated more moderate stances on these issues in its political activity over the past few years. The critics highlight that the draft excludes women and Copts from becoming president, and proposes an advisory council of scholars to review laws passed by the parliament. As soon as the draft was released, several Brotherhood members spoke out against these points, as well as other aspects of the manifesto. These include some senior figures as well as junior members of the group. Furthermore, major worldwide Muslim Brotherhood figures also expressed opposition to these controversial points, including Sheikh Rashid Ghannoushi from al-Nahda Movement in Tunisia, Ali al-Bayanouni, leader of Muslim Brotherhood in Syria, and Abdulmajeed al-Manasra from Algeria. This ongoing debate is a healthy sign that would contribute to political maturity within Islamist groups worldwide. The manifesto does not deny women and Copts the right to run for presidency. It only states that the Muslim Brotherhood will not support them if they do. This is a view held by many within the group; yet other members - including myself - think it is not ones gender or religion that decides his or her eligibility to the presidency, but rather personal capacities and competence as well as political orientation. Those who endorse the draft argue that it is based on the assessment of the status quo. The Brotherhood opts for a highly institutionalised state with sufficient checks and balances, where the president would not enjoy the power the current constitution affords Mubarak. In such a system, conditions for presidency should not be any different than those needed from a prime minister; a position the manifesto keeps open for all, including Copts and women. Yet, having this clause is not as catastrophic as some critics tried to make out. Moderate Islamists will of course vote for the moderate Islamist in any election, just as leftists, liberals, secularists and others would vote for candidates from their respective political orientation. If there were no Islamists running, I would vote for the candidate I regard as being the most capable, regardless of gender or religion. During Egypts last (and first) presidential elections, I voted for Ayman Nour because I thought he was the best alternative, and his platform for reform was
Bismillah [IslamCity] Maulana Tariq Rashid Firangi Mahali on Dars-e Nizami and Madrasa Reform in South Asia
Dear members, Assalamu Alaikum.Please read this very important interview on Madrasah education. Shah Abdul Hannan - Original Message - From: Yogi Sikand Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 9:39 PM Subject:Maulana Tariq Rashid Firangi Mahali on Dars-e Nizami and Madrasa Reform in South Asia 39-year old Maulana Tariq Rasheed Firanghi Mahali is a ninth generation direct descendant of Mulla Nizamuddin Firanghi Mahali, who framed what is known after him as the dars-e nizami, the basic syllabus that continues to be followed by the vast majority of Islamic madrasas in South Asia even today. He is one of the few remaining members of the renowned Firanghi Mahali family of Lucknow who carry on with their family's centuries'-old tradition of Islamic scholarship. A graduate of the Nadwat ul-Ulema madrasa in Lucknow, he is presently Director of the Islamic Society of Greater Orlando, Florida, in the United States. In this interview with Yoginder Sikand, he talks about his family's scholarly tradition and its decline and reflects on the dars-e nizami and madrasa education in South Asia today. Q: Could you briefly describe your family's tradition of Islamic scholarship? A: We trace our descent from a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari , in whose house in Medina the Prophet stayed following his migration from Mecca. Our family has, over the centuries, produced leading Islamic scholars. In the early eighteenth century, the Mughal Emperor granted Mulla Qutubuddin, one of our ancestors, a mansion in Lucknow, the Firanghi Mahal, which was earlier used by a European or firanghi merchant, and hence its name. Mulla Nizamuddin, son of Mulla Qutubuddin, prepared an outline for studies, which came to be known after him as the dars-e nizami or the 'Syllabus of Nizamuddin'. This was, for its time, a very relevant syllabus, and soon became so popular all across India that almost all the madrasas that were later established adopted its pattern. And even today most madrasas in South Asia claim to follow the dars-e nizami and so are called Nizami madrasas. Q: What was so special about the dars-e nizami? A: For its times, the dars-e nizami provided a well-rounded education. It included subjects such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Philosophy, Logic, Geography, Literature, Chemistry and so on, as well as the Quran, the Prophetic Traditions or Hadith, Islamic Jurisprudence or Fiqh and Sufism. Those who passed through this course of study went on to assume a variety of careers, not just as imams and qazis, but also as bureaucrats in the courts of various princely states. And this is why even Shia and Hindu students studied with the ulema of the Firanghi Mahal family. It was not like today, when, in a climate of increasing sectarianism and narrow-mindedness, madrasas are associated with one sect or the other, and often play a key role in fanning inter-sectarian conflicts. They are now unwilling to tolerate each other. What a contrast this is to the ecumenism that characteristic of the early ulema of Firanghi Mahal! The dars-e nizami, as Mulla Nizamuddin developed it, was not intended to be a hide-bound, fixed and unchanging syllabus, as it is sometimes made out to be today by some maulvis. This is evident from the fact that although Mulla Nizamuddin authored several books, he did not include even one of these in the syllabus that he framed. The syllabus was flexible enough to allow for the inclusion of new or better books. In place of bookish learning, which is characteristic of many madrasas today, Mulla Nizamuddin did not teach entire books to his students. Rather, he taught them only some chapters of each book, and encouraged them to study the rest of these books on their own, so that they could thereby enhance their critical capacities. This was unlike in most madrasas today, where questioning is strongly discouraged. Q: How did the tradition of learning based in Firanghi Mahal develop after Mulla Nizamuddin? A: Mulla Nizamuddin did not establish a madrasa in Firanghi Mahal. Rather, students would come to him from different parts of India to learn from him in his house in the Firanghi Mahal. There was no regular, fixed course of study or examinations, as in the case of madrasas today. Students would stay in mosques in the neighbourhood or else rent a place close-by and regularly meet with and study various books from Mulla Nizamuddin or other members of his family. He was also a spiritual instructor for many of them, because he was a Sufi, and a disciple of the noted Qadri saint Shah Abdur Razak Bansavi. This system of informal learning at Firanghi Mahal was then carried on by several generations of our family. Basically, students came from Muslim elite or ashraf families. The system was a product of the feudal period, and our family, like many other scholarly families of that time, was patronised by the Muslim feudal elite. It was only in 1906 that Maulana Andul Bari Firanghi Mahali, who
Bismillah [IslamCity] What makes Muslims believe that the Quran is not written by Prophet Muhammad?
What makes Muslims believe that the Quran is not written by Prophet Muhammad? Does the Quran claim that it is from God? Could the Prophet have copied some portions of the Bible? Are there scientific facts in the Quran? Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad is not the author of the Quran. God is its Author. The following points bear the fact: *First of all, the Quran itself, at a number of places and in different ways, says that it is from God. One of the claims runs thus: This is indeed a Quran most honourable, a Book well-guarded...a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds. (Quran 56:77-80) (Here, one ought to know the features of the Quran to understand the claim better. For instance, if the Quran had consisted of a number of books, and each book was made up of a number of chapters, then each of the books had to claim that it was from God in order to render the WHOLE volume as coming from God. But, this is fortunately not so with the Quran. The Quran is just ONE Book made up of 114 chapters. So, if the Quran claims, in any of its chapters, that the Book is from God, then the WHOLE Quran is from God. Yet, the Quran does not make the divine claim only once, but several times in different phrases and in different chapters.) *If the Prophet had written the Quran _ a Book par excellence _ surely he would have claimed credit for it, but he did not. He could not claim what was not his. Indeed God says: This Quran is not such as can be produced by anyone other than God. (10:37) *The Prophet was unlettered. However, even if he was educated and had written the Quran, how could he be bold enough to make this statement: Do they not consider (ponder over) the Quran (with care)? Had it been from other than God, they would surely have found therein discrepancies. (4:82) Abdullah Yusuf Ali, commenting on this verse (verse 4:82) in his English translation of the Quran, says: From a mere human point of view, we should have expected much discrepancy, because (1) Prophet Muhammad who promulgated it was not a learned man or philosopher, (2) it was promulgated at various times and in various circumstances, and (3) it is addressed to all grades of mankind. Yet, when properly understood, its various pieces fit together better than a jigsaw puzzle even when arranged without any regard to chronological order. There was just the One Inspirer and one inspired. *The Quran took 23 years to complete. Had the verses of the Quran (which contains 6,666 verses) been written by the Prophet, he would have needed a number of drafts and the work would have needed editing, updating, etc. But this did not happen, yet the information is consistent throughout the Quran. The verses were taken down as dictated by the Prophet only once and no redrafting, editing or updating took place after that. *At a number of stages during the 23-year period, challenges to reproduce, even a chapter of the Quran, were made. If the Prophet had written the Quran, he would not have made the challenges, for fear that the learned Arabs and eminent poets of his time would have taken up his challenges and shamed him. One of the challenges goes thus: And if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed (from time to time) to Our servant (Muhammad), then produce a chapter like thereunto... (2:23) *The Quran says that the Prophet was not learned. So, if the Prophet was educated in some institution but mentioned in the Quran that he wasn't, he would have been accused of being a liar and his mission would have fallen through. *Even if the Prophet was learned, how could he have written such an inimitable Book of Information and Wisdom without resorting to consultation with prominent scholars and the best books from the best libraries in the world?! If he did this, it would surely have been known, since every move he made was known to people. The Prophet was a historical figure, not a mythological figure. *The Prophet was the busiest and most active person in history. So, how could he have found the time to write (even if he were educated) such a comprehensive and extensive Book of Guidance which would have needed years of seclusion and concentration to complete? *In the Quran, in Chapter 111, it is mentioned that Abu Lahab, one of the Prophet's uncles who was always against Islam, would never accept Islam. This Revelation came some ten years before the death of Abu Lahab. How could the Prophet have dared to write this chapter because all he (Abu Lahab) needed to do to prove that the Quran was not the Words of God, was to accept Islam dishonestly? *The Prophet was mentioned by name in the Quran only five times whereas Jesus Christ's name was (honourably) mentioned 25 times. Could the Prophet go to such an extent of honouring someone more than himself if he had written the Quran? *There is a chapter in the Quran entitled and dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, while there is no chapter called, or
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Bismillah [IslamCity] upset: US court overturns $156 million award in terrorism suit against Islamic relief charities
Dick Eastman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Dick Eastman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Subject: upset: US court overturns $156 million award in terrorism suit against Islamic relief charities Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:31:33 -0800 Appeals court sends case against charities accused of being complicit in murder of 17-year-old American teenager in 1996 West Bank shooting US court overturns $156 million award in terrorism suit against Islamic charities 12.28.07 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3487883,00.html A United States federal appeals court on Friday overturned a $156 million award against US-based Muslim activists for their involvement in the terrorist death of an American teenager in the West Bank more than a decade ago. The 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals said the judge in the case had failed to require the parents of 17-year-old David Boim to properly show a link between the boy's shooting death by Hamas - a group designated by the US as a terror organization - and the fundraising activities of the charities. Because of that error, it sent the case back for a possible new trial. The Boims' attorney, Nathan Lewin, said an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is possible. ''This court of appeals decision is wrong, very wrong,'' Lewin said. ''It amounts to encouragement of financial contributions to terrorist organizations.'' Stanley and Joyce Boim had sued the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development; the American Muslim Society, also known as the Islamic Association for Palestine; the Quranic Literacy Institute, and Mohamed Salah, and an alleged Hamas fundraiser. Their son, a yeshiva student, was gunned down in 1996 while waiting with other students at a bus stop in Beit El, on the West Bank. A federal court jury in 2004 ruled in their favor and awarded them $52 million in damages in one of the first jury awards against US-based institutions accused of supporting terrorism. In accordance with US anti-terrorism law, a federal magistrate subsequently tripled the amount of the damages levied against the defendants, who had all denied financing terrorism. The ruling in 2004 came in addition to a crackdown against a group of US-based Islamic charities and others who saw their assets frozen and, in some cases, faced federal charges for allegedly funding groups deemed by the US as terrorist organizations. The case against the Holy Land Foundation, the largest Muslim charity in the country when it was shut down in 2001, was the government's biggest terror-financing case since the Sept. 11 attacks. Authorities closed it down after accusing it of funneling more than $12 million to Hamas. Several people connected to the group were charged. But, in a blow to the government, the case ended in a mistrial after none of the group's leaders was convicted and many acquittals were tossed out in October after some jurors took the rare step of disputing the verdict. Salah was sentenced in July to 21 months in federal prison. He was convicted of obstruction of justice for lying under oath on a written questionnaire involving David Boim's death, stemming from the civil lawsuit filed by the teen's parents. The jury, however, acquitted Salah of taking part in a racketeering conspiracy aimed at bankrolling Hamas. === $156M Terrorism Damage Award Thrown Out By JOHN O'CONNOR http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ibE5DWkbXq5eM0iORLEMuOcTtdJwD8TQN6NO0 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) A federal appeals court overturned a $156 million award Friday against U.S.-based Muslim activists for their involvement in the terrorist death of an American teenager in the West Bank more than a decade ago. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the judge in the case had failed to require the parents of 17-year-old David Boim to properly show a link between the boy's death and the fundraising activities of the charities. Because of that error, it sent the case back for a possible new trial. Nathan Lewin, an attorney for the parents, Stanley and Joyce Boim, said an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is possible. This court of appeals decision is wrong, very wrong, Lewin said. It amounts to encouragement of financial contributions to terrorist organizations. The Boims had sued the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development; the American Muslim Society, also known as the Islamic Association for Palestine; the Quranic Literacy Institute of suburban Oak Lawn; and an alleged Hamas fundraiser. Their son, a yeshiva student, was gunned down in 1996 while waiting with other students at a bus stop in Beit El, on the West Bank. All the defendants denied financing terrorism. Attorneys for the Quranic Literacy Institute and Holy Land did not immediately return calls seeking comment. In the 2004 trial, a federal court jury had set damages at $52 million. A U.S. magistrate tripled the amount in accord with U.S. anti-terrorism law. It was the first in which jurors awarded damages from U.S.-based
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RE: Bismillah [IslamCity] Dr. Zakir Naik on Terrorism and Jihad
Assalamualykum
My sentiments exactly alhumdulillah couln't have put it better myself
There are too many judge, jury and executors that exist
Jazhak'Allah khair brother
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:59:09 -0800Subject: RE:
Bismillah [IslamCity] Dr. Zakir Naik on Terrorism and Jihad
Assalaam Alaikum w r w b
In the holy Quran Allah SWT calls the believers, muslims. This is the basis of
the argument of Zakir Naik when he says dont give names but stay united as
muslims and not as hanafis, shafis, ahle sunna, salafi ... This makes much
sense. By no means is Zakir Naik against correct aqeeda or the true concept of
Islam. Neither does he consider himself a scholar par excellence.
If the scholars of Ahle Sunnah see problems in Zakir Naik, why do they not sit
with him on one to one basis and try to sought out the differences. Are they
not into creating fitna and discord by publicly refuting him and even calling
him names without giving Zakir Naik the chance to counter argue.
And if they are so bold enough, let them attend the lectures of Zakir Naik and
refute him direct on one to one basis so that Zakir naik has a fair chance to
counter and we all get to see the outcome.They are bound to get numerous
opportunities as Zakir Naik gives lectures in hundreds in different parts of
the world.
The problem is that some of these scholars of Ahle Sunnah have become so
obsessed by their scholarship that it has taken a toll of their heads. There is
a need for them to come out of their cozy little world and see the bigger
picture and get involved with the masses. I dare them to do their real duty and
stand in front of a congregation of thousands and thousands of hindus and
christians and invite them to Islam with sound lectures and arguments and
provide replies to their doubts and questions.
I wonder if such scholars of ahle sunnah can invite one non-muslim to the fold
of Islam with their vast knowledge. There record pales in front of the not so
perfect Zakir Naik and Ahmed Deedat.
I remember the words of Dr. Israr Ahmed who purportedly meant these ahle sunnah
scholars when he said that they are seas of knowledge but in their use and
interpretation of the knowledge they are not simply generations but centuries
behind.
It is imperative for muslims with even an iota of wisdom, not to propagate
discord amongst the community by forwarding such messages.
abumaryam
M. Malhar@yahoo.com wrote:
Wa alikum Salaam,
Hope from the following site we can learn a lot about the deviation of Zakir
naik and the advice of the great Scholars regarding his issues (Masha Allah).
Therefore it is advisable to stick to the advice of the Ulamas of Ahlus Sunnah
waljama to hold fast to the truth instead of falling into deviation and
confusion.
May Allah Guide us to the Truth and Save from Hell fire!
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Jazakallaahu Khair
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Not paranoid? Read this and you will be
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Not paranoid? Read this and you will be Be sure to read the final two paragraphs. --- Predictions for 2008 The un-parodiable state of civil liberties in America Radley Balko December 21, 2007 As the end of the year approaches, it's time for another column of government overreach predictions for the New Year. What outrageous, beyond-parody grabs at power and erosions of civil liberties will transpire in 2008? My predictions: The Bush administration will claim it has the power to kidnap citizens of foreign countries for violating U.S. law, and extradite them to the U.S. for trial and imprisonmenteven for white collar crimes unrelated to terrorism, and even for acts that aren't illegal in the countries where the target is a citizen. Police will take enforcement of prostitution laws to a new level, by arresting and seizing the cars of anyone who merely talks to an undercover cop posing as a sex worker. Good samaratans, beware. The war on prescription painkillers will also reach new absurdities, as people will begin to be arrested and convicted of possessing painkillers for which they have a prescription . Prosecutors will weirdly argue that there is no prescription defense to possessing prescribed medication. How about sex crimes laws? I predict that here too, prosecutors will overreach. Watch, as some overzealous district attorney will charge middle school kids with sex crimes for such childhood shenanigans as slapping fellow classmates on the buttocks. While it continues to federalize crime and find new reasons to toss people in prison, members of Congress will simultaneously continue to attempt to put themselves above the law. I predict that the House of Representatives will attempt to prevent police from searching the computers of one of its members, even if that member is being investigated for soliciting sex with minors. Public schools will teach not just reading, writing, and arithmetic, they'll start teaching students to spy on their parents , and to report their parents to local authorities for minor violations of city codes, such as failing to recycle, or failing to keep their lawn trimmed. Pressed for revenue, at least one state in the country will pass draconian new traffic laws mandating fines of $1,000 or more for routine traffic violations, in a bald attempt to fill state treasury coffers. The bill will be sponsored by a lawmaker who, conveniently enough, also has a law practice that specializes in defending people accused of traffic violations. He will not disclose during the debate that the bill will almost certainly benefit him financially. He'll be reelected, anyway. A state governor will propose legislation calling for two-year prison terms for people who play online poker . Rather shamelessly, the proposal will come in the same bill that calls for allowing the construction of three new casinos in the same state. While we're talking about gambling, states will continue to crack down on the poker craze. Even VFW posts won't be immune. Soon, we'll see cops sent to break up $5 cribbage games, and SWAT teams to break up charity poker games. In fact, cops will raid bars where it merely looks like people are gambling, even if no gambling is actually taking place. Meanwhile, states will continue to spend millions promoting their own lotteries. Standing on the sidewalk will become a crime . Cities will begin seizing the cars of people who play their stereos too loud . In fact, they'll seize the cars based on little more the word of someone else that the car's owner was playing his stereo too loud. Proving there's no part of your life the Nanny State can't reach, states will begin asking bars to install talking urinal cakes, which will warn men as they relieve themselves that drinking and driving isn't cool. Another state's lawmakers will propose a bill that bans eating, drinking, smoking, reading, writing, personal grooming, playing an instrument, interacting with pets or cargo, talking on a cell phone or using any other personal communication device while driving. Two years after banning traffic cameras in the name of liberty, the Virginia legislature will decide that revenue is more important than liberty, and will revoke the ban . The FBI will imply to Congress that sometimes it has to let it's undercover informants get away with murdering American citizens so as not to disrupt drug investigations. Following up on the enormous success (that's sarcasm) of laws putting cold medicine behind the drug store counters because they can be used to make meth, legislators will propose putting baking soda behind the counter , too, because it can be used to make crack. Too over-the top? Too paranoid? As you may have guessed from clicking
Bismillah [IslamCity] A Glimpse at Early Women Islamic Scholars
A Glimpse at Early Women Islamic Scholars By Imam Zaid The following is a transcript of a lecture delivered by Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi of Oxford University, on the role of women scholars in preserving and transmitting prophetic tradition (Hadith) in Islam. The original transcript has been edited by Imam Zaid Shakir to enhance readability. The Female Scholars of Islam O Mankind! Fear your Lord who has created you from a single soul, and from it He created its mate; and from them both, He brought forth multitudes of men and women. Be mindful of Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and revere the wombs that bore you. Surely, Allah is ever watching over you. (4:1) From the very beginning of the human saga, Allah makes it quite clear that men and women are equal beings created from one single soul, sharing the same father and mother, and subservient unto the same Lord. The verse mentioned above came to the Messenger of Allah, peace upon him, at a time when women were being humiliated and tortured. Allah says: and when the female child, buried alive, will be asked: For what sin was she killed. (81:8-9) This is in refers to an ancient practice of the Arabs (and even some modern societies through abortion) who would kill their female children from fear of being humiliated in the community, or out fear that they would not have the means to provide for them. Islam came to eradicate these ignorant practices, amongst others, and after twenty-three years of prophetic teachings it had conferred unto women a status that was previously unthinkable. The first revelation: Read in the name of your Lord who created (96:1) left the Prophet, peace upon him, severely shaken, for he could not comprehend such an event happening to an unlettered, orphaned, desert Arab. It is related that he was consoled by Khadijah, May Allah be pleased with her, who believed in him and comforted him in a time of great need and distress. She was the backbone of his initial efforts for the advancement of the new faith, and a noble business woman of high lineage. After three years of secrecy he was ordered by Allah to call his own family to the faith. He, peace upon him, gathered his family and openly called upon the tribe of Hashim and the tribe of Abdul Muttalib to believe in his message. Towards the end of the narration of this event, he, peace upon him, specifically says to Abbas b. Abdul Muttalib, May Allah be pleased with him: I cannot benefit you on the Day of Judgment. He uttered the same statement to his aunt, Safiyyah bint Abdul Muttalib and to his daughter, Fatima, May Allah be pleased with both of them. He added: Ask me of my wealth in this world, but on the Day of Judgment I cannot avail you in any way. In this address the Prophet, peace upon him, specifically named two women and one man, demonstrating that women possess independent religious responsibility that has no connection to their gender. This independence in faith is exemplified by the fact that the wives of Noah and Lot, peace upon them, both rejected faith. Hence, the Quran affirms that even the wife of a Prophet is free to believe or disbelieve. Furthermore, Umm Habiba became a believer while her father, Abu Sufyan, May Allah be pleased with them both, was a staunch opponent of the Prophet, peace upon him. He possessed neither the power nor priviledge to influence her independent choice. At the second Pledge of Aqabah, a covenant that involved specific political and strategic obligations, the Prophet, peace upon him, took an oath from both men and women. He was not content to have women confined to their houses, totally divorced from any involvement in public affairs. The Quran, the most sacred and important source in Islam, was memorized by many of the companions. After the Battle of Yamama, where a large number of those memorizers were killed, Umar, May Allah be pleased with him, advised Abu Bakr to issue a standardized edition of the entire Quran in the dialect of Qureish, whose protection he vouchsafed. Abu Bakr, May Allah be pleased with him, issued such an edition. After his death it passed into the protection of Umar, May Allah be pleased with him, and after his passing, it was given to Hafsah bint Umar, may Allah be pleased with her, to be carefully guarded and preserved. During the caliphate of Uthman, May Allah be pleased with him, it was noticed that divergent and erroneous recitations of the Quran were emerging among the newly converted non-Arab people in places like Armenia and Azerbaijan. Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, then borrowed the edition of the Quran in Hafsahs protection, may Allah be pleased with her, to make six standardized copies to send to the major political and cultural centers in the Islamic realm. He ordered all non-standardized editions to be burned. It is clear here that no one questioned Hafsahs trustworthiness,
Bismillah [IslamCity] Trade Marks Registration , to avoid the confusions
Registered Trade Marks are an international registration-norm to protect the names , the signs and commercial symbols and logo. It is not 100% proof that nobody would copy it or try to copy it I , for example , am wearing a fake Swiss-Watch with a very illustrious name...for three good- reasons: first because it looks good and secondly because it costs me about 100 Dollars only. And third this watch of mine serves my purpose of socially looking better and that on the expenses of another. The same goes for Al Qua'eeda ( Al Kayda or El Caiida) which nobody has registered it yet as a Registered-Trade-Mark. So what is happening is that anybody and everybody can and does use it for his own purpose... Some assassinated Mrs. Butho others are active in Algeria others park their cars carelessly in Baghdad others use the Underground Metro in London today they are in Morocco and tomorrow in Fiji islands and the most famous one took place in Manhattanremember ?? So what we ought to do is to oblige its creator , the CIA , to registered it officially and secondly to agree on the way of spelling: Al CAIDA or AL CIADA Al Qua'eeda or El Kaiida just to avoid fake and copies and further abuse. Eng. Moustafa Roosenbloom Trade Mark' s Registration Office Manager. the third day in 2008 PS : George Bush has registred for a Trade-Mark on Democracy Israeli has applied for owners of Palestine Zionist have applied for victims of Terrorism Jews have applied for the only victims of a genocide Palestinians have applied for Peace of the Brave Italians have applied for Mama's big love Germans have applied for I know better and finally Lebanese have applied for cleverer than the others - Sent from Yahoo! #45; a smarter inbox.
