Indian Muslims Starving, Authorities Apathetic
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A library photo of an Islamic monument in Murshidabad. |
By Zafarul-Islam Khan, IOL Correspondent
Due to the erosion of lifeline Ganga river in the area, which devastated vast swathes of fertile land, about 1000 families in six villages are facing starvation, according to missions sent by the two Muslim organizations, Zakat Foundation of India and Markazul Maarif.
The English-language newspaper Milli Gazette has decided to file a public interest litigation (PIL) case in the Supreme Court of India to force the central and state authorities to work for the long-term rehabilitation of the affected population.
PIL is a revolutionary legal prevision which allows citizens to go directly to the highest court in matters of public interest.
Murshidabad used to be the capital of Muslim Bengal before the advent of the British colonial rule.
It was so prosperous and rich that Lord Clive, the commander of the British invasion troops, described it as bigger than
Two centuries of British loot and half a century of local misrule, including two and a half decades of communist rule, have impoverished the state.
"G.Waleed Kavalec" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Salaam
Do not believe this nonsense that Islam has no place for humor, it is
only an fruitless attempt by Shaytan to drive people away from the
straight path.
Abu Hurairah RAA said that the prophet (SAW) was told,
"O Prophet of Allah, you are joking with us."
He said,
"I only say what is true." (Tirmithi).
Another hadith relates that the prophet (SAW) would nickname Zeinab
bint Um Salama by repeatedly calling her 'O Zuweinab'.
Other Ahadith relate that the Prophet, sallallahu SAW, would play and
joke with small children. Thus we see that joking is a Sunnah.
Sufyan bin Uyayna was asked,
"Is joking prohibited?"
He replied,
"It is a Sunnah, but the point is that it must be done appropriately."
Many of the scholars agree that. Omar (RAA) said,
"I admire the man who is like a child with his family (playful), and
once he leaves them, he is more serious."
Thabit ibn Ubaid said,
"Zayd ibn Thabit was one of the most humorous men in his home. Outside
of his home, he was as serious as any man."
It is also related that ibn Abbas asked some of his guests to have
light and humorous conversation so that they would have a good time
and notfeel bored.
Rabi'a said,
"Virtue is made of six parts, three while in town (at the place of
your home) and three while on a journey. The first three are: reciting
the Qur'an, frequently being at the mosque, and spreading the way of
Allah to other lands.
The three parts while traveling are: spending, showing virtuous
behavior and joking in what Allah has permitted."
Ibn Abbas said,
"Joking appropriately is permissible, for the Prophet(SAW) joked, but
he only said what
was true."
Al Khalil bin Ahamd al Fraheedi said,
"People would feel imprisoned if they did not joke."
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:13:14 -0800 (PST), adil naveed
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>
> Should We Really Laugh?
>
> Hasan al-Basri (rahimaullah) was an eminent scholar and pious individual of
> his time. He would rarely laugh due to his remembrance of death and the
> punishment of hell. One day he was going somewhere when he saw a young man
> indugled in laughter. Hasan al-Basri asked the youth, "Young man, have you
> already crossed the bridge of Sirath? Have you already found out whether you
> are going to paradise or hell?" The young man replied, "No." Hasan al-Basri
> told him, "Then why are you laughing so much?" After that, no one saw this
> young man laughing again as he came to know the reality of this life.
>
> Source: Story extracted from the book "Tambihul Ghafileen" by Shaikh Abul
> Laith Samarkandi.
>
> Many hours or probably days have passed away from our lives in laughter and
> jokes. It is a sign that we have forgotten the life of the hereafter. The
> sahabah used to do good deeds all day but still cry during the night to
> Allah. On the other hand, we do sins all day and still have no concerns! It
> is permissible to laugh at amazing things and smile while being in company
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G. Waleed Kavalec
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Why are we all in this handbasket
and where is it going so fast ?
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