Bismillah [IslamCity] FW: Channel 4's 'Undercover Mosque' returns
The Undercover Mosque programme is to return to TV following its libel victory over West Midlands Police by sending a woman into a mainstream mosque to expose 'extremism'. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2604023/Channel-4s-Undercover-Mosque-returns.html Channel 4 plans to air a program made by Hardcash production on the 1st of September 2008, which is based on falsehood and is an attack on Islam Muslims as well as on Shaykh Khalid Yasin as an Islamic Personality. We urge you to read the letter they sent to the Shaykh, his reply and our suggestions on how you can help us run a campaign against anti-Islamic material producers that serves no other purpose than to develop hatred and ignorance against Islam. Please see the full details here: http://forum.challengeyoursoul.com/forum/topic1696.html http://www.inminds.co.uk/boycott-israeli-dates.php
Bismillah [IslamCity] Virtues of Ramadhaan - I'tikaaf
Virtues of Ramadhaan - I'tikaaf I'TIKAAF - SECLUSION IN THE MASJID The meaning of 'I'tikaaf' is to seclude oneself in the Mosque, with the express intention (Niyyat)of 'I'tikaaf'. According to the Hanafi school of thought, this may be of three different types: a) Waajib I'tikaaf (Obligatory I'tikaaf) I'tikaaf becomes compulsory when a person makes it obligatory upon himself. For example, when a person makes a vow to Allah that if Allah fulfils a certain wish of his, he shall perform so many days 'I'tikaaf', in this case, the moment his wish is fulfilled, the I'tikaaf becomes compulsory. Or a person may just make an unconditional vow, whereby he makes I'tikaaf Waajib upon himself for a certain number of days; this becomes obligatory for him from that moment onwards. b) Sunnat I'tikaaf This was the general practice of the Holy Prophet (SAW). It means to seclude oneself in the Masjid for the last ten days of Ramadhaan. c) Nafl I'tikaaf For the third category i.e. Nafl I'tikaaf, no special time and no specific number of days are fixed. A person may make a Niyyah (intention) for any number of days at any time, even for his whole life. While Imaam Abu Hanifa states that I'tikaaf must be for not less than a full day, Imaam Muhammad states that there is no limit as to the minimum period of time. The 'Fatwa'confirms this latter view. Therefore, it is desirable for anyone entering a Masjid to make the 'Niyyah' (intention) of I'tikaaf for the period that he will remain in the Masjid; so that, while he is in Ibaadah, he also earns the reward of I'tikaaf. OBJECTS OF I'TIKAAF AND ITS ADVANTAGES In view of the above, it is advisable that everyone entering the Masjid to join the congregational prayer should, on entering the Masjid, make the Niyyat for 'I'tikaaf', in thatcase it means that aslong as he remain busy with Salaat, Zikr, listening to lectures or sermons he also receive reward for the I'tikaaf. I always observed that my late father used to make 'Niyyat' for I'tikaaf whenever he entered the Masjid. Occasionally, by way of teaching and reminding his followers, he would raise his voice when reciting when reciting the words for 'Niyyah'. The reward for I'tikaaf is great as indicated by the fact that the Holy Prophet (SAW) always used to perform I'tikaaf. The example of him who resides in the Masjid in I'tikaaf is that of a person who, having gone to a certain place to appeal for something, remains there until it is granted. When someone comes begging at our door and then refuses to leave until he has been granted his request. I am sure that even the person with the hardest heart amongst us will eventually give in to his request. How much more Merciful is Allah, and when someone persistently sits at His door, what doubt can there be in the fulfilment of his wishes. Allama ibn Qayyim, in explaining the significance of I'tikaaf writes that the actual aim is to divert the heart away from everything except Allah, and to make it come near to Allah, thereby forming a complete spiritual connection with the Creator. All wordly connections are thus cut off, for the sake of gaining Allah's attention and all thoughts, desires, love and devotion become centred around Him. As a result, an attachment with Allah is attained - a love and friendship that will be the only support in loneliness of the grave. One can possibly imagine the great ecstacy with which that time in the grave will be spent. In Maraaiqul Falaah, the author writes that I'tikaaf, when properly and sincerely performed, is among the most virtuous deeds. One cannot possibly enumerate all the great advantages and benefits in it. In actual fact, what takes place in I'tikaaf is that the heart is drawn away from everything else except the Creator, while the soul is actually laidat His door-step. All the time, one remains in a state of 'Ibaadah', even when one is asleep, one is still in His worship striving for nearness to Him. And Allah says (according to a Hadith): Whoever draws near to Me (the length of) one hand, then I draw nearer to him (the length of) two hands, and whoever draws near to Me by walking, I draw nearer to him by running. Moreover, in I'tikaaf one seeks refuge in the house of Allah, and is safe therein from all enemies. WHERE TO PERFORM I'TIKAAF The best of places for I'tikaaf is the Masjidul Haram in Makkah. The next besi is the Masjidun-Nabawiy in Madinah, and the next best is Baytul Muqaddas. Thereafter, comes the Jaama Masjid in one's own time, and last but not least, the Masjid nearest to one's home. Imaam Abu Hanifa stipulates that the Masjid should be one wherein the five daily Salaatare regularly performed, while Imaam Abu Yusuf and Imaam Muhammad agree that any Masjid acceptable to the Shari'ah can be entered for I'tikaaf. The above applies to the males. As for the females, they should perform It'ikaaf in the prayer room (Masjid set aside in their homes). Where, however, no such
Bismillah [IslamCity] Allah Has Promised The Believers
*Bismillah Hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem* *Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu* ** ** *24:55. Allâh has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the earth, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practise their religion, that which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islâm). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear (provided) they (believers) worship Me and do not associate anything (in worship) with Me. But whoever disbelieved after this, they are the Fâsiqûn* *(rebellious, disobedient to Allâh). * *56. And perform AsSalât* *(IqâmatasSalât), and give Zakât and obey the Messenger (Muhammad **SAW**) that you may receive mercy (from Allâh). * *57. Consider not that the disbelievers can escape in the land. Their abode shall be the Fire, and worst indeed is that destination. * -- *Surah Isra 17 verse 80 Say: O my Lord! let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honor and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honor; and grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid (me). Ameen Transliteration :Wa qur rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqiw wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqiw wa-j'al li mil ladunka sulta_nan nasira_(n). Al-Tirmidhi HadithHadith 2482 Narrated by AbuHurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) used to say, O Allah, grant me benefit in what Thou hast taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. I seek refuge in Allah from the state of those who go to Hell. Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a tradition whose isnad is gharib. Ameen *
Bismillah [IslamCity] Hadhrat 'Umar (Radhiyallahu anhu) trying to emulate Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallahu anhu)
Hadhrat 'Umar (Radhiyallahu anhu) trying to emulate Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallahu anhu) Hadhrat 'Umar (Radhiyallaho anho) narrates: Once the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) asked for contributions in the path of Allah. In those days, I was in possession of some wealth. I mused thus, 'Time and again Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaho anho) has surpassed me in spending for the sake of Allah. I shall by the Grace of Allah surpass him this time, because I have just now some wealth with me to spend'. I went home buoyant with the idea. I divided my whole property into two exactly equal parts. One I left for my family, and with the other I rejoined the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), who accosted me thus: The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam): 'Did you leave anything for your family, 'Umar?' 'Umar (Radhiyallaho anho): 'Yes, 0 Prophet of Allah.' The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam): 'How much?' 'Umar (Radhiyallaho anho): 'Exactly one-half.' By and by, Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaho anho) came along with his load. It transpired that he had brought everything that he possessed. This is what I heard: The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam): 'What did you leave for your family, Abu Bakr?' Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaho anho): 'I have left Allah and his Prophet for them!' Hadhrat 'Umar (Radhiyallaho anho) says that on that day he admitted to himself that he could never hope to surpass Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallaho anho). Allah says in his Holy Book, Vie one with another in good works (V:48). Such healthy emulation in sacrifice is therefore quite desirable and welcome. This incident happened at the time of Tabuk, when the Sahabah in response to the Prophet's (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) appeal for help contributed beyond their means. This has already been mentioned in Chapter II. May Allah grant them best rewards on behalf of all the Muslims!
Bismillah [IslamCity] Kashmir Issue : Should Not be More delay In Its Resolution
Editorial for Asia Post Kashmir Issue : Should Not be More delay In Its Resolution We know kashmir problem for the last sixty years.But we did notreally know the true feelings of the present day Kashmiris till we read the eye-witness account of the situation by Arundhati Roy , a human right activist, thinker and author from India ,in The Guardian , UK , of August 22 .It appears to us that India has not been able to win the hearts of Kashmiris in the last sixty years neither by force nor by money .We quote below a small part of the report from her article.QuoteThe separatist leaders who do appear and speak at the rallies are not leaders so much as followers, being guided by the phenomenal spontaneous energy of a caged, enraged people that has exploded on Kashmir's streets. Day after day, hundreds of thousands of people swarm around places that hold terrible memories for them. They demolish bunkers, break through cordons of concertina wire and stare straight down the barrels of soldiers' machine guns, saying what very few in India want to hear. Hum Kya Chahtey? Azadi! (We want freedom.) And, it has to be said, in equal numbers and with equal intensity: Jeevey jeevey Pakistan. (Long live Pakistan.) “There was a green flag on every lamp post, every roof, every bus stop and on the top of chinar trees. A big one fluttered outside the All India Radio building. Road signs were painted over. Rawalpindi they said. Or simply Pakistan. It would be a mistake to assume that the public expression of affection for Pakistan automatically translates into a desire to accede to Pakistan. Some of it has to do with gratitude for the support - cynical or otherwise - for what Kashmiris see as their freedom struggle, and the Indian state sees as a terrorist campaign. It also has to do with mischief. With saying and doing what galls India most of all. (It's easy to scoff at the idea of a freedom struggle that wishes to distance itself from a country that is supposed to be a democracy and align itself with another that has, for the most part been ruled by military dictators. A country whose army has committed genocide in what is now Bangladesh. A country that is even now being torn apart by its own ethnic war. These are important questions, but right now perhaps it's more useful to wonder what this so-called democracy did in Kashmir to make people hate it so?)Everywhere there were Pakistani flags, everywhere the cry Pakistan se rishta kya? La illaha illallah. (What is our bond with Pakistan? There is no god but Allah.) Azadi ka matlab kya? La illaha illallah. (What does freedom mean? There is no god but Allah.)” “Surrounded by a sea of green flags, it was impossible to doubt or ignore the deeply Islamic fervour of the uprising taking place around me. It was equally impossible to label it a vicious, terrorist jihad. For Kashmiris it was a catharsis. A historical moment in a long and complicated struggle for freedom with all the imperfections, cruelties and confusions that freedom struggles have. This one cannot by any means call itself pristine, and will always be stigmatised by, and will some day, I hope, have to account for, among other things, the brutal killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the early years of the uprising, culminating in the exodus of almost the entire Hindu community from the Kashmir valley. As the crowd continued to swell I listened carefully to the slogans, because rhetoric often holds the key to all kinds of understanding. There were plenty of insults and humiliation for India: Ay jabiron ay zalimon, Kashmir hamara chhod do (Oh oppressors, Oh wicked ones, Get out of our Kashmir.) The slogan that cut through me like a knife and clean broke my heart was this one: Nanga bhookha Hindustan, jaan se pyaara Pakistan. (Naked, starving India, More precious than life itself - Pakistan.) India needs azadi from Kashmir just as much as - if not more than - Kashmir needs azadi from India.Unquote Arundhuty Roy is not a supporter of islam or any kind of Fundamentalism.It is clear from her write-up itself if one would go through the whole article.In any event the feeling of the Kashmiris is very clear India can not or should not ignore this. War or military crackdown or long-term emergency is not the solution.The solution is the implementation of the UN resolution in this regard or negotiated solution as per Simla agreement in which representatives of Kashmiris should be involved.We urge all nations to think over this crisis and ask India to solve this problem quickly.Ms Roy has said beautifully that both India and Kashmir require Azadi or freedom from each-other.
Bismillah [IslamCity] ramadhan :Sympathy for the unfortunate
Sympathy for the unfortunate Continuation... Further, the Hadith states that it is the month of sympathy, especially for the poor and destitute. Sympathy should be of a practical nature. When ten things are placed before us for if'taar, at least two or four of them should be set aside for the poor and needy. In fact they should be treated preferentially, if not then at least equally. They should certainly be remembered. In showing sympathy for the poor, as in all other matters, the Sahaabah R.A. were living examples, and in this, it is our duty to follow or at least try to follow them. In the matter of sacrifice and sympathy only the courageous can emulate the Sahaabah. There are numerous instances, if they are cited, will only leave one in astonishment. Let us see the following example, Abu Jahm (RA) relates that: During the battle of Yarmouk he went in search of his cousins, taking with him a water bag to give him to drink and also wash his wounds if he was found alive or wounded. He found him lying among the wounded. When I asked him whether he wanted some water, he indicated 'yes'. At that moment someone near him moaned. My cousin pointed to that person indicating that I should first quench the thirst of the neighbour. I went to him and found that he too needed water, but just as I was about to give him water, a third person groaned near him. The second one pointed to this third person meaning that I should give the third one to drink first. I went to the third person but before he could drink, I found out that he had passed away, whereupon I returned to the second one only to find that he too had passed away. When I came to my cousin, he too had become a martyr.
Bismillah [IslamCity] VIRTUES OF SALAAH HADITH - 4(a)
VIRTUES OF SALAAH IMPORTANCE OF SALAAT HADITH - 4(a) Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (Radhiyallaho anho) narrates that once the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) asked his companions, 'Do you believe that dirt can remain on a person bathing five times a day in a brook running in front of his door?' 'No', replied the companions, 'No dirt can remain on his body.' The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) remarked: So, exactly similar is the effect of salaat offered five times a day. With the Grace of Allah, it washes away all the sins'. HADITH - 4(b) Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiyallaho anho) narrates that he heard the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) saying: The likeness of five times daily salaat is as the likeness of a deep brook running in front of the door of a person who bathes therein five times a day. Running water is generally free from dirt, and the deeper it runs the cleaner and purer it is. A bath in such water surely removes dirt from the body and makes it clean. Salaat offered with due regard for its essentials likewise cleanses the soul of all sins. There are several Ahaadith of the same meaning, though with slight variations in expression, narrated by different companions of the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam). Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri (Radhiyallaho anho] narrates that he heard the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) saying: 'Each of the five salaats expiates the sins committed since the salaat preceding it. To explain, let us take the case of a person working in a factory. His job is such that his body gets covered with dust. But there are five streams of running water in between the factory and his house and, on his return from the job, he takes a bath in each stream. The effect of five times daily salaat is quite similar. Any sins of omission and commission between two salaats are forgiven on account of 'istighfaar and taubah in each salaat.' The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) through such parables, aims at impressing that salaat has the wonderful power of removing the sins. If we fail to avail of Allah's mercy, surely we ourselves are the losers. To err is human. We are likely to commit innumerable acts of displeasing Allah and deserve thereby. His wrath and punishment, but look how relenting our dear Allah is! He has most graciously shown us the way to earn His mercy and forgiveness. It is a great pity if we do not avail of this great favour. Our Allah is always eager to show us His mercy on very small grounds. It is said in a Hadith, that if a person goes to bed with the intention of getting up for Ta-hajjud and perchance does not wake up, he receives the full reward for Tahajjud, although he has been enjoying his sleep at the time of Tahajjud. How boundless is the grace of Allah and what a tremendous loss and deprivation if we do not receive blessings from such a Giver.
Bismillah [IslamCity] saudi - Synthetic Ihram confiscated
Synthetic Ihram confiscated Jeddah - The Ministry of Commerce confiscated large quantities of Ihram clothing for failing to meet Saudi specifications. Ministry inspectors said the fabric used in the manufacturing of the Ihram clothing could cause skin allergies since it was 100 percent synthetic, Al-Madina reported. According to the Saudi Arabian Specifications and Standards Organizations (SASSO) Ihram clothing must be made of cotton so it can absorb the sweat of pilgrims in the hot climate. Inspectors said they confiscated all the synthetic Ihram clothing which was imported and made the importers sign an understanding not to import synthetic Ihram in future. http://saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regconcontentID=2008080813903
Bismillah [IslamCity] I Welcome You, Oh The Sacred Month of Ramadan ! - Dr.M.K.Sherwani
August,28,2008 I welcome you, Oh the sacred month of Ramadhan ! With new sprouts of faith emerging in my barren heart, With the Unseen showing the blaze of my Final Goal, With a blissful blend of belief , joy and fear, With a Divine aura overpowering my mind and soul, I welcome you, Oh the sacred month of Ramadhan! Your name brings forth a flurry of soothing throbs, From which countless hopes of salvation arise; Your name comes to the rescue of my worries and shame; It seems to blow the breezes of the gardens of Paradise . I welcome you,Oh the sacred month of Ramadhan ! May your advent shower on this trembling world, The heavenly serenity, lasting peace and moral grace; May the first glimpse of your moon on the globe’s horizon, Dissipate the dark and threatening clouds from its face. I welcome you, Oh the sacred month of Ramadhan ! * * * Dr.Mustafa Kamal Sherwani, LL.D. Lucknow,U.P. India +91-522-2733715 +91-9919777909 [EMAIL PROTECTED] com New Email addresses available on Yahoo! Get the Email name you#39;ve always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/
Bismillah [IslamCity] saudi - 24-hour mosques during Ramadan
24-hour mosques during Ramadan By Diana Al-Jassem Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is ready with new plans for the holy month of Ramadan. Many mosques will be open 24 hours for people to worship at their convenience. “Spending long hours worshipping Allah is a priority during the holy month especially for those who want to perform I’tekaf (retreating into the mosque for worhship),” said Tawfik Al-Sedairi, undersecretary at the Ministry. “The ministry is ensuring the safety of Muslims by hiring more staff for night shifts.” “Imams and workers in the mosque will be present everyday during Ramadan. In case of an emergency absence someone else will be there,” Al-Sedairi said. “Imams have a great duty. We have informed them of the necessity of their presence at all times during Ramadan.” In the last few years Muslims faced the problem of missing Isha prayer’s time. “We suffered a lot because of this problem, hence the (Grand) Mufti decided that the Isha prayer will be performed two hours after Iftar,” he said. “The decision was to maintain (uniformity) and give enough time (to relax) after Iftar.” The Ministry has restricted mosques with four loudspeakers to avoid disrupting nearby mosques. “In the past many citizens complained of losing their concentration because (nearby) mosques used booming loud speakers,” he said. Many Islamic lectures have also been organized from the beginning of Sha’ban (August) and will continue till the end of Ramadan, he said. http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regconcontentID=2008082014896
Bismillah [IslamCity] Great Blessing in ramadhan
Here are a few ways to get great blessings in Ramadan and outside of Ramadan this year and all years to follow it inshallah Please read through it carefully and try to apply as many of these good deeds as possible inshallah: 1. Sitting after the Fajr prayer remembering Allah until sunrise: whoever prays al-ghadaa (fajr) in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until sunrise, then prays 2 rakats of salat has a complete reward of Hajj and Umrah (the prophet s.a.w repeated the word 'complete' 3 times for emphasis) [at-Tirmidhi, classed as Saheeh by al-Albani 2. Praying the 12 sunnah prayers each day: Allah will build house in Jannah for whoever is diligent in obsering 12 sunnah rakat (as follows) 4 rakat before and 2 after Dhur, 2 after the Maghrib, 2 after Ishaa, and 2 before Fr. [hadeeth is sahih narrated by at-Tirmidhi No. 379 and by others. 3. Attending lectures in the mosque. Whoever goes to the mosque not desiring except to learn or teach what is good has the reward of a pilgrim who completed his Hajj [at-Tabarani, classed sahih by al-Albani] 4. Visiting a sick Muslim. There is no Muslim who visits a sick muslim early in the morning but 70 thousand angles send blessings upon him until evening comes, and if he visits him in the evening, 70 thousand angles send blessings upon him until morning comes, and he will have a garden in paradise. Classed as sahih by al-Albani in sahih al-Tirmidhi 5. Providing food for breaking the fast. Whoever provides food for breaking of the fast for a fasting person receives the reward of the fasting person, without the reward of the fasting person being reduced in any way. -at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah] 6. Standing in prayer on Laylatul Qadr. Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months. Quran 97:3], that is, superior to approx 83 years of worship! 7. Remember Allah when you go shopping : Whoever enters a market and says: 'Laa ilaha illallah wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu yuhyi wa yumeetu wa huwa hayyun laa yamoot, bi yadihil khair, wa huwa 'ala kulli shayin qadeer' [there is nothing worthy of wrship except Allah, alone without partner, to Him belongs dominion and praise, He causes life and feath and He is the Living and does not die. In His Hand is all the good, and He is over all things competent] Allah will write for him/her a million good deeds and erase a million bad deeds and raise him a million levels. [at-Tirmidhi, classed as hasan by al-Albani] 8. Asking Allah to forgive your brothers and sisters. Whoever seeks forgiveness for beleiving men and believing woman, Allah will write for him a good deed for each believing man and believing woman. [at-Tabarani, classed as hasan by al-Albani] 9. It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (r.a) said The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: 'Whoever says subhanallah wa bi hamdih (praise and glory be to Allah) 100 times, morning and evening, his sins will be erased even if they are like the foam on the sea. Narrated by al-Bukhari, 6042; Muslim 2691 10. If a person says Subhanallah (glory be to Allah) 100 times, a thousand good deeds are recorded for him and a thousand bad deeds are wiped away. Narrated by Muslim 2073 The following ahadeeth are from Saheehul-Jaami' of Shaikh al-Albani (r.a) pg. 1103-1104 -Abu Umaamah (ra) reported that Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: Whoever recites Ayatul-Kursi following every obligitiry prayer, nothing will prevent him from entering Jannah except dying. - Ibn Masood (ra) reported that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) Whever recites the last 2 verses of Surah Baqarah in a night, they will sufice him. - Anas (ra) reported that the Messenger of Allaaah (s.a.w) said: Whoever recited Surah Kafiroon it will be equal to a quarter of the Quran for him, and whoever recites Surah Ikhlas it will be equal to a third of the Quran for him. - Tameem as-Daaree (ra) reported that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: Whoever recites (in prayer) with a hundred verses a night , it will written for him as devout obedience to Allah for the night. - Abu Sa'eed (ra) reprted that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) Whovever recites Surah Kahf on the day of Jumu'ah, light will be made to shine for him between the 2 Jumu'ahs (that Jumu'ah and the one followingit) - Mu'aadh bin Anas (ra) reported that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: Whoever recites Surah Ikhlas 10 times, Allah will build for him a house in Jannah. Memorise these importnant dua inshallah 1. The authentic dua to sat when breaking your fast: Dhahabath- dhama-oo wabtallatil-urooq wa thabatil ajru inshallaah (The thirst has gone the veins are quenched and the reward is confirmed if Allah wills) 2. The dua to say when seeking the night of Laylatul-Qadr: Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbil-afwa fa'fu 'annii (Oh Allah You are the Forgiving snf Pardoning Who loves to forgive and pardon so forgive and pardon me) [at-Tirmidhi and it is saheeh) 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (radiAllahu
RE: Bismillah [IslamCity] Not much has changed since my holidays
Welcome back Akhi... Hope u had a nice .. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:37:54 +Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Not much has changed since my holidays Only Jesus could be beat Michael Phelps and the USA !! Olmert will soon leave us on corruption's charges ,while ,Mahmoud Abbas will remain to collect his corruption's profits .Hamas is declared as a Terrorist organisationbut obviously it is the only democratically-elected-Terrorist-organisationin the Middle East, while being occupied by the only democratic statewhich also is not the only corrupt state , in same the Middle East I saw Mahmoud Abbas bidding farewell to Mahmoud Darwish and I thought to myself : there stands (arguably) the most corrupt Palestinian holding a farewell speech to the most uncorrupted Palestinian.A Palestinian-Saint called Darwish.. Georgia wanted to prove its newly-acquired-western-democratic-values by slaughtering 1200 of its own Ossetian-minority-citizens who happen to hold also a Russian Passport which incited the Russians to demonstrate to France and to the USA who is , what is , and where is the ex-Soviet-union.Just in case Ukraine or Belarus get funny-ideas from Condi Rice. Lebanon and Syria decided to establish two Embassies in their reciprocal Capitals which are only 90 km apart (60 Miles) while 71% of Lebanese has family-members on the Syrian side of a border which makes 84% of the total border lines of the Lebanon. What else ?? is new ... Oh yes!! Ariel Sharon did not die yet and he must be headding for the new record-titel of : the longest-Coma-Patient awaiting-for-a-general-Public-Coma The Olympic Games went on to prove to us that : the Dalay Lama is not a God and that the Black Race is supperior to the White one and that the Americans swimm faster than Boratand that Israel got no medals which exludes the theory of Israeli-superiority and Bahrain scored better than Israel . and so also did Tunis and Alegriaand Palestine got no medals,at all, because there no medals for Tunnel-digging nor for Wall-climming...nor for Marathon of Check-points-crossing. let alone , for Stone-throwing while being on an empty-stomach Five weeks of Holidays did not change the world , nor change me. Many atheletes get dopped , some got caught and others did not , many regines practice Ethnic-cleansing, some get caught others do not. Raja Chemayel back on the front !! 22 August 2008Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Bridegroom needed
Dear Ikhwan why not allow this girl, to make her decisions on what she believes will be compatible to her? If she believes that foreigners are not compatible, could it possibly be because she, as a wife, will be the one who will have to serve her husband. Which means she will have learn a new language, new culture, new foods to eat, and possibly deal with in-laws, who might not find HER compatible? Why not leave her alone and let her and her mother and wali decide who is appropriate for her, rather than talk about her behind her back, which as you all know is a ghibat. Salaam alaikum Z another foreigner T - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World islamcity@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 6:34:08 PM Subject: Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Bridegroom needed Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu , Alhamdulilaahi wa salatu wa salamu ala nabiyana muhammad wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa man walaa. After this preamble , Allah, the Exalted, says: ... and whatever you do of good deeds, truly, Allah knows it well.''(2:215) And whatever good you do, (be sure) Allah knows it.''(2:197) So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), shall see it.''(99:7) Whosoever does a good deed, it is for his ownself...''(45:15) 121. Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said,Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother (Muslim) with a cheerful face. [Muslim]. We should not condemn straight those who are looking for a husband for this orphan girl. There might be practical issues involved , such as knowing this individual ,which is hard in the case of a foreigner , and they want to be sure that they know the one who will marry this orphan . Let us see the good things in other people's actions , and not call everything haram , there might be some reason , and i belief that if there is someone a foreigner known to them because of his character and good deeds and he asked for her hand they will favour him . I hope that these people would understand the sincere concerns of brother Mahmood Tahir , who wanted not to generalize this issue everywhere for it is MUSLIMS are ONE UMMAH.(ONE BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD EVERYWHERE!). Let us remmember and understand that the issue is helping an orphan , and helping her by getting married with someone known to her Wali , who is a muslim and of good character and manners (Pious), adult , and able to establish a family is the central issue . Wallahu waliyu tawfiq , wa salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu , your brother in islam , Said Abu Abdallah Foreigner --- On Wed, 8/20/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Bridegroom needed To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World islamcity@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 2:29 PM As Salaam to you all, My dear Brothers and Sisters, what has Islam come to when one reads that other intentional Muslim bridegrooms from other countries are 'unacceptable' to this Muslima and especiall one's who are 'foreigners' ? It only helps non-believers to say that Islam does not exist except within the outward appearance of the individuals. However, is it not a fact that we have lost our way since the death of our beloved Prophet (pbuh)? There are plenty of strong and good Hadith, where the Prophet (pbuh) asked for the hand of a Muslima for someone else who may have been ugly or deformed, yet they married their daughters to them. How little faith we have today in what is right within Islam? Wa Salaam Mahmood Tahir --- On Fri, 8/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] com [EMAIL PROTECTED] com wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] com [EMAIL PROTECTED] com Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Bridegroom needed To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World [EMAIL PROTECTED] ps.com Date: Friday, August 17, 2007, 11:47 AM Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:09:23 +0600 To: Bashirmahmudellias@ hotmail.com From: Bashir Mahmud Ellias Bashirmahmudellias@ yahoo.com Subject: Bridegroom needed Bridegroom needed for this orphan girl She lives with her step father's family in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 1. Name- Shamima Akter (Seema). She has born in a noble muslim family. Her grandfather (still alive) Siddiqur Rahman Mollah is a well-known person in the whole Daudkandi Upzillaa some kind of landlord.. She lived in the village till S.S.C. Presently she is living at Dhaka for her graduation. 2. Father’s name- (Late) Md. Shafiqur Rahman Mollah (tota). He was a graduatean officer of Janata Bank. He died of jaundice when seema was 02 yrs old. According to the people, he was an excellent guy both physicallymorally. 3. Mother’s name- khandaker Mala Begum. Presently working
Bismillah [IslamCity] Virtues of Ramadhaan :Laylatul Qadr (67)
Virtues of Ramadhaan Laylatul Qadr (67) HADITH NO. 6 Ubaadah bin Saamit (Radhiallaho anho) reports that he asked the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) about Laylatul Qadr. He replied: It is in Ramadhan, during the last ten days, on the unevenly numbered nights, either the 21st 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th or the last night of Ramadhan. Whosoever stands in Ibaadah on this night, with sincere faith and with genuine hopes of gaining reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. Among the signs of this night is that it is a serene, quiet, shining night, neither hot, nor cold but temperate as if a moon is shining clear, and no meteors are shot at the Shayateen on that night; it lasts until the break of the dawn. Another sign is that at morn, the Sun rises without any radiant beams of light, appearing rather like the moon in it's fullness. On that day, Allah prohibits the Shayateen from rising up with the Sun. COMMENTARY Part of what has been mentioned in this Hadith has already been dealt with. Some signs are here mentioned about the actual night. These signs are clear and need no further elucidation. Apart from these, there are other signs too, as mentioned in the Ahadith or in the experiences of those who had the good fortune to experience Laylatul Qadr. The sign that is, however; most specific in the Hadith is the rising of the sun, 'without any radiant beams of light.' Other signs are not always there. One Sahaabi, Ab'da bin Abi Lubaaba (Radhi Allaho anho) says: On the evening of the 27th , I tasted the water of the sea and it was sweet. Ayub bin Khalid said: 'I once had to bathe myself with sea water, and on tasting it, found, it sweet. This was on the 23rd night. Some of the Mashaaikh (religious divines) wrote that, on the evening of Laylatul Qadr, everything prostrates itself before Allah, so much so that trees fall flat on the ground, then return to their normal position; these are however spiritual phenomena not visible to the ordinary person. HADITH NO. 7 Aaisha (RadhiAllaho anha) reports: I said: 'O Messenger of Allah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), should I find myself the Laylatul Qadr, hat shall I pray. The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) replied: say, Allaahumma innaka afuwwun tohibbu al'afwa fa'fu anna O Allah, Thou art the One who grants pardon for sins. Thou lovest to pardon, so O pardon me. COMMENTARY This is indeed such an all-inclusive prayer, wherein one begs that Allah in His infinite Grace should forgive his sins. If that has been obtained, the path to the Hereafter is secure. What more would one require? Imaam Sufyaan Thowry used to say that to keep oneself busy on this night with 'Duaa' (invocations to Allah) is better than any other form of worship (Ibaadah). Ibne Rajab says that one should not only remain busy with 'Duaa', but should also take part in all other form of 'Ibaadah', e.g. recitation of the Holy Qur'an, 'Salaat', contemplation, etc. This latter opinion is most correct and nearer to what Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) had said, as already mentioned in the previous Ahaadith.
Bismillah [IslamCity] Who should have right to divorce?
* Who should have right to divorce? ** * ** ** ONE of the objections raised against the Islamic Law of divorce or Talaq is that in empowering man to divorce, Islam has been harsh and unjust to the woman. While pondering over the issue, three alternative answers come to the query: who should be given the right to divorce? The first option is that both should have this right. The second is that the husband should be so empowered. And the third option could be that the wife should have this right. In the first instance, if both have the right to divorce, the multiplicity of divorces shall make family life uncertain and insecure. In the case of both exercising this right there will obviously be a much larger number of casualties than with only one armed with this weapon to sever relations. The second option is that adopted by Islam, which has vested this power in man for the reason that he enjoys a little more dignified position in the family. He is the supervisor of the family, maintainer of the wife and with that bears the heavy burden of children's upkeep, education and upbringing. Therefore, it is he who should decide whether it is possible to bear the burden of these responsibilities in collaboration with the wife or not? In the Qur'anic terminology in his hands has been placed the power to tie the marriage knot (contract) or untie it. It would be harsh and unjust to compel him to go on maintaining a woman as the queen of the mini-realm, home, whom he does not like or whose cooperation has been denied to him. Taking the third option in which the wife will have the right to divorce, it is apparent that in this event the abuse of the right cannot be eliminated. In according the right to the wife, there are some evils associated with it also: · It would be grave injustice to man to make him bear all the responsibilities toward the woman (dower, gifts, maintenance and the like) and to grant the right to divorce to the woman. · Divorce is damaging to man entirely, whereas the woman remains immune from any harm. If the right is granted to her, a morally irresponsible wife, whenever she chooses, she shall divorce the husband, and handing over children to him, she will take leave of him with the booty of her dower and jewelery and gifts in full triumph, and at the first chance coming her way, she will marry another man getting fresh dower and other privileges. · It is an obvious fact that woman is much more sentimental than man and can at any time, under the impulse of the moment, sever relations with man. That will go a long way in increasing the rate of divorce under the normal conditions, thus confronting the society with a new crisis. The way Islam shapes the mind and temperament of man and educates and trains him, divorce can hardly find room in his life and the lurking fear that merely for sexual enjoyment and gratification of abnormal lust he will go on divorcing women most carelessly is only a remote possibility. –Sayyid Jalaluddin Umri, currently President, India's Jamaat-e-Islami, is an eminent theologian and scholar of Islamic jurisprudence. * Permission is granted to circulate among private individuals and groups, to post on Internet sites and to publish in full text and subject title in not-for-profit publications.** * image001.jpgimage003.jpgimage004.gifimage002.gif
