Bismillah [IslamCity] Salman the Persian, Zoroastrian, Persia (part 2 of 2): From Christianity to Islam

[adil naveed]

The man died, and Salman stayed in Amuria.  One day, “Some merchants from the 
tribe of Kalb[1]  passed by me,” Salman said, “I told them, ‘Take me to Arabia 
and I will give you my cows and the only sheep I have.’”  They said, “Yes.”  
Salman gave them what he offered, and they took him with them.  When they 
reached Waadi al-Quraa [close to Medinah], they sold him as a slave to a Jewish 
man.  Salman stayed with the Jew, and he saw the Palm trees [his previous 
companion had described].
“I hoped that this would be the same place described by my companion.”
One day, a man who was a first cousin to Salman’s master from the Jewish tribe 
of Bani Quraidha in Medinah came visiting.  He bought Salman from his Jewish 
master.
“He took me with him to Medina.  By God!  When I saw it, I knew it was the 
place my companion described.
Then God sent[2]  His Messenger [i.e., Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of 
God be upon him].  He stayed in Mecca as long as he did.[3]  I did not hear 
anything about him because I was very busy with the work of slavery, and then 
he migrated to Medina.
[One day,] I was on a palm-tree on top of one of its date-clusters doing some 
work for my master.  A first cousin of his came and stood in front of him [his 
master was sitting] and said, “Woe to Bani Qeelah [people of the tribe Qeelah], 
they are gathered in Qibaa”[4]  around a man who came today from Mecca claiming 
to be a Prophet!”
I trembled so fiercely when I heard him that I feared that I would fall on my 
master.  I descended and said, ‘What are you saying!?  What are you saying!?’ 
My master became angry and punched me hard saying, “What business do you have 
in this [matter]? Go and mind your business.”
I said, “Nothing!  I just wanted to be sure of what he was saying.”
On that evening, I went to see the Messenger of God while he was in Qibaa.  I 
took something with me which I had saved.  I went in and said, “I was told that 
you are a righteous man and that your company [who] are strangers [here] are in 
need.  I want to offer you something I saved as charity.  I found that you 
deserve it more than anyone else.”
I offered it to him; he said to his companions, “Eat,” but he himself kept his 
hand away [i.e., did not eat].  I said to myself, “This is one [i.e., one of 
the signs of his Prophethood].”
Following this encounter with the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God 
be upon him, Salman left to prepare for another test!  This time he brought a 
gift to the Prophet in Medina.
“I saw that you do not eat from that given as charity, so here is a gift with 
which I wish to honor you.”  The Prophet ate from it and ordered his companions 
to do the same, which they did.  I said to myself, “Now there are two [i.e., 
two of the signs of Prophethood].”
On the third encounter, Salman came to Baqee-ul-Gharqad [a grave yard in 
Medina] where the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was 
attending the funeral of one of his companions.  Salman said:
“I greeted him [with the greeting of Islam: ‘Peace be upon you’], and then 
moved towards his back attempting to see the seal [of Prophethood] which was 
described to me by my companion.  When he saw me [doing so], he knew that I was 
trying to confirm something described to me.  He took the garment off his back 
and I looked at the seal.  I recognized it.  I fell down upon it, kissing it 
and crying.  The Messenger of God, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon 
him, told me to move around [i.e., to talk to him].  I told him my story as I 
did with you, Ibn ‘Abbaas [remember that Salman is telling his story to Ibn 
‘Abbaas].  He [the Prophet] liked it so much he wanted me to tell my story to 
his companions.
He was still a slave owned by his master.  The Prophet said to him, “Make a 
contract [with your master] for your freedom, O Salman.”  Salman obeyed and 
made a contract [with his master] for his freedom.  He reached an agreement 
with his master in which he would pay him forty ounces of gold and would plant 
and successfully raise three hundred new palm trees.  The Prophet then said to 
his companions, “Help your brother.”
They helped him with the trees and gathered for him the specified quantity.  
The Prophet ordered Salman to dig the proper holes to plant the saplings, and 
then he planted each one with his own hands.  Salman said, “By Him in Whose 
hands is my soul [i.e., God], not a single tree died.”
Salman gave the trees to his master.  The Prophet gave Salman a piece of gold 
that was the size of a chicken egg and said, “Take this, O Salman, and pay 
[i.e., your master] what you owe.”
Salman said, “How much is this in regards to how much I owe!”
The Prophet said, “Take it!  God will [make it] equal to what you owe.”[5]
I took it and I weighed a part of it and it was forty ounces.  Salman gave the 
gold to his master.  He fulfilled the agreement and he was released.
>From then on, Salman became one of the closest of companions to the Prophet

RE: Bismillah [IslamCity] Third world war and Dajjal part 12

[Wahid Osman]

Please let me know if the book is in Urdu and its English translation is 
available if so from where it can be had.
Abdul Wahid Osman Belal

To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:31:39 -0700Subject: 
Bismillah [IslamCity] Third world war and Dajjal part 12









Third world war and Dajjal part 12From the book of Molanah Asim umerAbdullah 
ibn MAsood Said "this will certainly happen  before the  QAyama take palce .the 
Merass(legacy) will not divide there will be no  happiness in getting 
booty.(then he explained it )said  a grand enmey come toghter to with the 
muslim of Sham for war..muslim will also gether to fight with them.Rawe said i 
asked  enemy you mean Rome .then Abdullah ibn MAsood"Yes"therefore there will 
be horrible fight will take place muslim will choose and send a group of 
soilders for fight with the enemy whom they will do agreement K wether die or 
be vitorious there there will be fight between them night will come during 
fight both group will go back to their shelters. they will not win and wo bhi 
na galib a ay gain. that Fidae group of soldier will martyrdom.muslim will 
choose and send a group of soilders for fight with the enemy whom they will do 
agreement K wether die or be vitorious there there will be fight between them 
night will come during fight both group will go back to their shelters.na ya 
galib hogay na wo.this day also the fighter will die.then muslim (third)will 
choose and send a group of soilders for fight with the enemy whom they will do 
agreement K wether die or be vitorious therefore war will be till Sham.they 
both will go their shelter.na ya galib hogay na wo.this day the fighter will 
also die.forth day remianing muslim will stand for fight Allah will defeat the 
kafir.this day there will be severe  war  k before that this kind of war will 
not be seen .is war ka andaza is bat say lagya ja sakta hay k ground of war may 
dead bodied kay kareeb say birds guzrna chay gain (dead bodies will spread so 
far or the smell of deadbodied) they will die and fall and jang may shareek 
honay walay people apnee family kay logo ko cocunt karain gay to 1% ground of 
war say remain hoga .then said in this condition booty la ker dil happy hoga or 
kia tarka divide kernay ko dil karay ga .then said during this ak asee war ke 
new sunay gain jo first jung say bhi zayda severe hoge other news ya hoge k 
dajjal nikal aya hay  jo in k children ko dissension may mubtala kerna chata 
ha.after hearing this muslim will leave the wealth . apnay home kee khaber 
geree(or DAjjal k baray may malom kernay) kay liya 10 rider ko apnay agay send 
karain gain  takay DAjjal ke new laain .ap(RS) nay fermaya k may in riders k 
and in kay parents kay names and colours of horse janta ho.
 
advise i read in a book of Dua that a person who recite first 10 verses of 
Surah kafh will save from the dissension of DAjjal . in other hadith it it is 
mention that a person who will learn the first three verses of Surah Kafh , and 
read infront of DAjjal will remain save from Dissension of DAjjal . we should 
all pray for us that Allah save us from Dissension of Dajjal coz it will be 
very crucial time for muslim and also pray for me and all muslim that Allah 
make our Faith very very strong coz the a person who will have weak FAith will 
be catch by DAjjal.conti..  Allah save us  Ameen Remmember me 
in your prayer JAzakAllah 
 
  





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Bismillah [IslamCity] Surat Al-Ikhlas = One third of the Qur'an

[Chemlin Hotmail]

Bismillah Hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem
Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu

Virtues of the Qur'an
Bukhari :: Book 6 :: Volume 61 :: Hadith 534
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri: [may Allah be pleased with him]

The Prophet said to his companions, "Is it difficult for any of you to recite 
one third of the Qur'an in one night?" This suggestion was difficult for them 
so they said, "Who among us has the power to do so, O Allah's Apostle?" Allah 
Apostle replied: " Allah (the) One, the Self-Sufficient Master Whom all 
creatures need.' (Surat Al-Ikhlas 112.1--to the End) is equal to one third of 
the Qur'an."


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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


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Bismillah [IslamCity] illogical

[raja chemayel]

 
 
 
 
"Christian Zionists"
are as illogical as :
 
 a Vegetarian-butcher
as
an abstaining Prostitutes
as
 a non-smoking-tobacco-salesman
as
  fishes supporting the fishermen 
as
a policeman member of a Mafia 
 
 
 
You cannot be Christian and Zionist
you must choose
to be one of them , but not both ,
it would be a contradiction-in-terms  .
 
Jesus-Christ was the first anti-Zionist !!
(Jesus differentiated and separated 
Cesar from  God )
 
 
Raja Chemayel
the frustrated-optimist 
17Th. September  2008
 
 


  

Bismillah [IslamCity] Muslims in Europe: A Short Introduction

[waheedahsan]

September 2008

Introduction

This paper aims to briefly present the basic facts and issues
concerning Muslims in Europe, from a political and sociological
perspective, and to offer elements of comparison with the US.1 There
will be a slight emphasis on France, due to author's area of
specialty – and to the fact that France is home to the largest Muslim
population in Europe.

A few popular myths about Islam in Europe should first be dispelled,
in order to grasp the real issues and challenges:

Myth #1: Being Muslim constitutes a fixed identity, sufficient to
fully characterize a person.

When it comes to Muslims, people wrongly assume that religion –
rather than nationality, gender, social class, etc. – necessarily
trumps other identities. To take just a few examples, the Washington
Post, in an article on migration to the EU (June 2008), writes
about "Muslims arriving from the Middle East and Africa, and Eastern
Europeans moving west", even though a) not all of the migrants from
this region are Muslims, b) "Eastern Europeans" would never be
labeled "Orthodox" or "Catholics", and c) that is not the issue
anyway, since the article is about immigration. For a couple of weeks
in November 2005, the media used the term "Muslims riots in France"
to describe the wave of urban violence that resulted in burnt cars
and property damage. But these riots had nothing to do with Islam,
and everything to do with the social and economic conditions of
largely immigrant communities. Muslim groups, who tried to play a
mediating role, discovered themselves to be irrelevant and powerless.

Myth #2: Muslims in Europe are, in one way or the other, inherently
foreign, the equivalent of visiting Middle-Easterners who are alien
to the "native" culture.

European culture, however, has always included Muslim elements, as
early as the 8th century. Moreover, the approximately 15 to 17
million persons of Muslim background currently in the EU-27 countries
(population: 500 million) include both citizens and non-citizens of
European member states, but a majority of them hold French, British,
German, etc. nationality. Many of them are proud of this fact and
would never think of themselves as anything else than Europeans (even
while honoring their heritage). Indeed, there is more difference in
political culture and social codes between a French Muslim and a
German Muslim than there is between a French Muslim and a French of
other religious orientation.

Myth #3: Muslims in Europe form a "distinct, cohesive and bitter
group," in the words of a 2005 Foreign Affairs article.

In reality, they are anything but a cohesive group. Not only is there
no unity to be found at the European level, but when one looks at the
national level, what predominates is the profound divisions, either
between countries of reference and their specific culture and brand
of Islam (e.g., Belgians of Turkish origin vs. Belgians of Moroccan
origin), between visions of religion and affiliation (e.g., German
Turks associated with Milli Görüº vs. those affiliated with Diyanet),
or between social status, political views, ethnicity, etc. In other
words, to speak of "a Muslim community" is simply misleading.

Myth #4: Muslims are demographically gaining on the "native"
population.

The implicit assumption behind this very widespread myth is that
Muslims form a distinct demographic bloc defined by religion, a bloc
which will never blend into the rest of society (another possible
assumption is based on ethnicity, "Muslims" being surrogate
for "people of color" vs. white people). This assumption is
contradicted by the significant rates of intermarriage and
conversions (in both directions) and, more importantly, by the
reality of integration in many countries, where Muslims are simply
patriotic, law-abiding citizens – in this case, worries about
demography have no basis, why would one count them apart? But even
accepting the assumption they are a demographic bloc, "Muslims" are
not actually significantly gaining on "natives." True, European
birthrates are generally low, and birthrates among immigrant groups
are often high. But in the latter group, they actually fall rapidly
after their arrival and among subsequent generations, as they tend to
conform to the national norm. And in some countries like France or
Ireland, general fertility rates are comparable to that observed in
the US, around 2 children per woman. Last but not least, immigration
to the EU is more and more tightly controlled. It is doubtful that
from about 15-17 million in the 500 million EU-27 today (3 to 4 %),
potential Muslims could number more than 6 % in the coming decades.


source : http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2008/09_europe_muslims.aspx

download pdf:
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Manufacturing 'Terrorists' The Indian Way By Yoginder Sikand

[Erooth Mohamed]

*Manufacturing 'Terrorists' The Indian Way*
*Yoginder Sikand*

Almost every other day, newspapers are agog with stories about 'dreaded
Muslim terrorists' being nabbed across the country. At the same time, savage
violence unleashed by Hindutva groups continues unabated without any
effective steps being taken against them. In the on-going 'war on terror'.
globally as well as within India, Muslims have come to be framed
collectively as 'terrorists', while terrorism engaged in by people belonging
to other communities is generally condoned or ignored altogether or, at
least, is not described in the same terms. In India today, Muslim youths are
being indiscriminately picked up and tortured by the police, in many cases
falsely accused of being terrorists. Many of them have been languishing in
jails for years now and yet no one ever seems to care.]

Take the case of Muhammad Parvez Abdul Qayyum Shaikh of Gujarat. According
to his aunt, Qamar Jahan, on the 2nd of April 2003, while he was on his way
to fit a water appliance, he was arrested by CBI officer Tarun Barot and
others. For three days his family knew nothing his whereabouts. On the
fourth day, she says, 'We saw the news and realized that Parvez had been
arrested under allegations of having a Chinese made pistol and some gun
powder. However, this powder is used for cleaning the Aqua Guard machines.'

Parvez, she says, was brutally beaten and tortured by the officers, with
Officer Vanzara allegedly asking Parvez to refer to him as Khuda (God) and
beating him ruthlessly. While in jail they forced him to sign on blank
papers. He was reportedly taken by the CBI officers to Gandhinagar where he
was further tortured for 21 days. He was then charged in the DCP-6 case,
Tiffin bomb blast case and in the Haren Pandya murder case (the last
mentioned of which, incidentally, Pandya's own father accuses Gujarat Chief
Minister Narendra Modi as having instigated). He was sentenced to fourteen
years in jail for the last-mentioned case, although his aunt maintains that
he is innocent.

27 year-old Sardar, a Muslim youth, works as a plumber in Coimbatore, Tamil
Nadu. He was arrested at the age of 17, some months after the February 1998
Chennai bomb blasts. The initial accusation against Sardar was that he had
been involved in a street fight. He was apparently kept illegally imprisoned
for a month, and only after that was an FIR was lodged against him. This
time he was accused of carrying two pipe bombs and rioting. The offence was
non-bailable. He was remanded and kept in the Vellore Jail for first fifteen
months, even though there were no witnesses against him. The special court
set up for the bomb blasts refused to let him be tried as he was a minor.
Eventually, nine and half years later, in the final judgment the court
apparently found him not guilty of any of the charges put on him and he was
acquitted, but only after having spent almost a decade languishing in jail,
where he was brutally tortured. Even after his acquittal the police have
allegedly not stopped harassing and hounding him, and they still restrict
his movements.

Noor ul-Hoda, the son of a desperately poor daily-wage labourer from
Malegaon in Maharashtra, is yet another hapless Muslim man who has, so he
insists, been falsely implicated as a terrorist by the police.  In September
2006, he was picked up by the police from his home. On the same day, they
brought him back , searched the house (without producing a search warrant),
and, finding nothing, took him back into police custody. The next day the
police charged Noor with possession of twenty books considered as 'illegal
literature'. While in police custody, he is said to have been forced,
through torture and threats by his interrogators that they would kill his
family, to sign a blank piece of paper, which was later used as evidence of
a 'confession'. This was, it is claimed, used to charge him under the
draconian MCOCA for allegedly being a member of the team that carried out
the Malegaon bombings. This, he says, is completely false as he was at the
local mosque on the day of the bomb blasts. The local special executive
officer has given an affidavit validating this. Noor claims that Police
Inspector Sachin Kadum had threatened him thus: 'Although I am aware of the
fact that you are not involved in the bomb blast, we will still capture you
and we will see if you can get out of this situation.'

In October 2006 Noor was taken to Bangalore for brain mapping and
narco-tests. These proved negative, but the experience was harrowing. During
the narco-test he was given powerful electric shocks and was badly beaten.
His ribs were also battered. The doctor, Malti , asked him to say what the
police wanted him to say or else he would be more deeply implicated in the
bomb blast case. 'When I did not repeat the words electric shocks were given
to my ear', he says. While he was in the custody of the Nasik police, they
tortured him severely at the ATS office, saying that

Bismillah [IslamCity] Ramadan: Benefits of night worship

[Shahid Khan]

*

Ramadan: Benefits of night worship
** *

**

THE special character, which distinguishes the month of Ramadan from the
rest of the year is derived from the type of action we do during this month,
be they obligatory or voluntary. We have spoken about fasting and the
reasons for making it obligatory, as well as the role it plays in the
building of the special character, which the nation of Islam has. We have
pointed out that fasting has much to do with the preparation of Muslims for
the task assigned to them by God, namely, conveying the divine message of
Islam to mankind. Although fasting is the main thing, which we do in
Ramadan, it is only the obligatory part. There are other aspects of worship,
which we associate with Ramadan in one way or another and which contribute
to its distinctive characteristics.

Every Muslim knows that emulating the Prophet (peace be upon him) in any
action he did during the 23 years of his mission is strongly recommended. It
goes without saying that some of these actions we must do, since they are
Islamic duties. What is not obligatory and has been done by the Prophet
constitutes a recommended practice, which earns reward if done by any
Muslim. When we look at what the Prophet did in Ramadan, we find that he was
exceptionally charitable in this blessed month. In order to appreciate his
generosity, we need to remember that the Prophet was the most generous of
people at all times. He never hesitated to give away whatever he had,
trusting always that God will give him more for his charity. In Ramadan,
however, he was exceedingly charitable, with no limits to his generosity.

Moreover, prayer, which is the mainstay of Islamic worship, and indeed the
Islamic faith, receive even stronger emphasis in Ramadan. When you go
anywhere in the Muslim world in Ramadan, you find that mosques witness some
unusual activity in this month. Worshippers gather for a late congregational
prayer, which is offered after Isha, the night prayer, and takes much longer
than any of the five obligatory prayers offered daily. Nevertheless, this
worship exercise is not obligatory. We do it, following the guidance of the
Prophet. It is authentically reported that he came out into the mosque one
night in Ramadan and a group of his companions joined him in a
congregational prayer. He did the same on the following two nights with the
congregation increasing every night. On the fourth night, the mosque was
overcrowded, but the Prophet did not come out. In the morning, when he came
out for the obligatory dawn prayer, Fajr, he said to his companions that he
was aware of their presence. He simply did not want to come out because he
feared that this worship might become obligatory to them. He wanted to keep
it voluntary. However, the indication is clear that a congregational night
worship in Ramadan is strongly recommended.

This understanding was put into practice by the second Caliph, Umar ibn
Al-Khattab. He came out one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found that
there were many people praying individually or in small groups. He thought
that it was far better if they joined together in one congregation led by an
imam who recited the Qur'an well. He chose Ubayy ibn Kaab who was known to
be one of the best reciters of the Qur'an among the Prophet's companions.
This was how the Taraweeh prayer started in congregation.

Prayers are a devotional practice, which is aptly described as an action,
which breathes life into souls. This applies particularly to night prayers.
At night, the worshipper feels himself much closer to God. Prayers help him
to purify himself and strengthen his resolve to fulfill all the duties God
requires of him, especially in relation to the conveyance of the divine
message to mankind.

It is noteworthy that such long and late night prayers were obligatory in
the very early period of Islam. The Prophet and his few companions in Makkah
were required to stay up nearly half the night every night in total devotion
to God. After a couple of hours sleep they would rise and offer their
devotion. They continued to do so for a whole year. Later, the obligation
was relaxed. The action itself remains strongly recommended. It does not
require a far stretch of imagination to visualize the strong effect such
night prayers have in educating the believers and building their characters.
The self-discipline involved, the feeling of proximity to God night prayer
imparts, and the acceptance of the supremacy of His will are all important
factors which help to shape the character of the Muslim community. Hence,
night prayers were made obligatory in the formative period of the first
Muslim generation. When we consider the remarkable achievements of that
generation, we have to remember that it was a generation molded by the
Prophet himself, and that the fact that long hours were spent in worship
every night was an essential element of the molding process.

The fact that obligation was later relaxed does not alter anythin

Bismillah [IslamCity] 5 things about Battle of Badr

[Shahid Khan]

*5 things about* *Battle of Badr*

The Battle of Badr took place on the seventeenth of Ramadan, two years after
Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Hijrah (emigration) to Madina. Here's
more information about the battle, which was the first armed conflict that
the Muslims were ever engaged in.

*1*

The Muslims went out of Madina to investigate a caravan which was returning
to Makkah from Syria, not intending to engage in battle. The caravan
escaped, but its leader Abu Sufyan managed to send word to Makkah, asking
for forces to come and protect the caravan.

*2*

The Makkan tribes marched with an enormous army of 1,000 men, 100 horses,
and 700 camels, and luxurious provisions to last for several days, while the
Muslims numbered 313 ill-equipped men on 70 camels and a few horses.

*3*

Led by the Prophet (pbuh), the Muslims marched forward and at the suggestion
of a companion, Hubab Bin Mundhir, encamped south on the nearest water well,
restricting the Makkans' access to water.

*4*

The Battle of Badr is one of the few battles explicitly mentioned in the
Qur'an: "And Allah has already made you victorious at Badr, when you were a
weak little force. So fear Allah much that you may be grateful." Qur'an:
3:123

*5*

Many important Makkan leaders were killed or taken prisoner in this battle,
the most noteworthy of whom was Abu Jahl, the archenemy of Islam. The Battle
of Badr strengthened the Muslims' status in Arabia as a strong force and
consolidated the Muslims' faith.
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Re: saudi - 3.24 mil umrah visas issued

[Shahid]

They are not the richest country. Just do a simple research. The government 
spends millions and even billions of dollars to make sure the hajjis are safe 
and have a safe hajj. They provide free medical services for all the poor 
hajjis, among other services. They are building train systems (to replace 
buses) to make it easier for hajjis. They are making a 3 story one way jamarat 
bridge to avoid any inuries that incur. Last year was the first time they did 
the one way only traffic and there were hardly any injuries. They transport and 
provide zamzam water at so many places for the hajjis, free of charge. They 
provide bus services for lost pilgrims to take them where they should be. Do 
some reseach before throwing blind accusations.

Anyone who wants to live in any country, they have to work. People seem to 
think because it's saudi, so they should live free without working. Look at 
your western countries like australia and UK, they have strick visa guidelines 
to let in only people who are highly qualified. The maids and laborers are 
doing the jobs they are capable of doing. There are about 1 million foreign 
workers in the kingdom and no they are not all maids and laborers. They range 
from top white collars positions to all the way down to maids and laborers. You 
only get the job you are qualified for, it's common sense.

Bismillah [IslamCity] Twenty Questions: Social Justice Quiz 2008

[Abhiyya]

"True or false? People in the United States spend nearly twice as much on pet 
food as the US government spends on aid to help foreign countries."
Twenty Questions:
Social Justice Quiz 2008
 
By Bill Quigley
11 September, 2008
http://www.countercurrents.org/quigley110908.htm

(Answers Below)

1. How many deaths are there world-wide each year due to acts of terrorism?
2. How many deaths are there world-wide each day due to poverty and 
malnutrition?
3. 1n 1965, CEOs in major companies made 24 times more than the average worker. 
In 1980, CEOs made 40 times more than the average worker. In 2007, CEOs earned 
how many times more than the average worker?
4. In how many of the over 3000 cities and counties in the US can a full-time 
worker who earns minimum wage afford to pay rent and utilities on a one-bedroom 
apartment?
5. In 1968, the minimum wage was $1.65 per hour. How much would the minimum 
wage be today if it had kept pace with inflation since 1968?
6. True or false? People in the United States spend nearly twice as much on pet 
food as the US government spends on aid to help foreign countries.
7. How many people in the world live on $2 a day or less?
8. How many people in the world do not have electricity?
9. People in the US consume 42 kilograms of meat per person per year. How much 
meat and grain do people in India and China eat?
10. How many cars does China have for every 1000 drivers? India? The U.S.?
11. How much grain is needed to fill a SUV tank with ethanol?
12. According to the Wall Street Journal, the richest 1% of Americans earns 
what percent of the nation’s adjusted gross income? 5%? 10%? 15%? 20%?
13. How many people does our government say are homeless in the US on any given 
day?
14. What percentage of people in homeless shelters are children?
15. How many veterans are homeless on any given night?

16. The military budget of the United States in 2008 is the largest in the 
world at $623 billion per year. How much larger is the US military budget than 
that of China, the second largest in the world?
17. The US military budget is larger than how many of the countries of the rest 
of the world combined?
18. Over the 28 year history of the Berlin Wall, 287 people perished trying to 
cross it. How many people have died in the last 4 years trying to cross the 
border between Arizona and Mexico?
19. India is ranked second in the world in gun ownership with 4 guns per 100 
people. China is third with 3 firearms per 100 people. Which country is first 
and how many guns do they own?
20. What country leads the world in the incarceration of its citizens?

Answers to Social Justice Quiz 2008
1. 22,000. The U.S. State Department reported there were more than 22,000 
deaths from terrorism last year. Over half of those killed or injured were 
Muslims. Source: Voice of America, May 2, 2008. “Terrorism Deaths Rose in 2007.”
2. About 25,000 people die every day of hunger or hunger-related causes, 
according to the United Nations. Poverty.com – Hunger and World Poverty. Every 
day, almost 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes – one child every 
five seconds. Bread for the World. Hunger Facts: International.
3. Today’s average CEO from a Fortune 500 company makes 364 times an average 
worker’s pay and over 70 times the pay of a four-star Army general. Executive 
Excess 2007, page 7, jointly published by Institute for Policy Studies and 
United for Fair Economy, August 29, 2007. 1965 numbers from State of Working 
America 2004-2005, Economic Policy Institute.
4. In no city or county in the entire USA can a full-time worker who earns 
minimum wage afford even a one bedroom rental. The U.S. Department of Housing 
and Urban Development (HUD) urges renters not to pay more than 30% of their 
income in rent. HUD also reports the fair market rent for each of the counties 
and cities in the US. Nationally, in order to rent a 2 bedroom apartment, one 
full-time worker in 2008 must earn $17.32 per hour. In fact, 81% of renters 
live in cities where the Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom rental is not even 
affordable with two minimum wage jobs. Source: Out of Reach 2007-2008, April 7, 
2008, National Low-Income Housing Coalition.
5. Calculated in real (inflation adjusted) dollars, the 1968 minimum wage would 
have been worth $9.83 in 2007 dollars. Andrew Tobias, January 16, 2008. The 
federal minimum wage is $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008 and $7.25 per 
hour effective July 24, 2009.
6. True. The USA spends $43.4 billion on pet food annually. Source: American 
Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Inc. The USA spent $23.5 billion in 
official foreign aid in 2006. The government of the USA gave the most of any 
country in the world in actual dollars. As a percentage of gross national 
income, the USA came in second to last among OECD donor countries and ranked 
number 20 at 0.18 percent behind Sweden at 1.02 percent and other countries 
such as Norway, Netherlands, Ireland, United Kingdom, Austria, 

Bismillah [IslamCity] 'Fatwa' against Salman Khan, family for celebrating Hindu god

[Shahid]

Allah forbids in the Qur'an to marry these idol worshippers but it is so common 
in India to see Muslims marrying among them. Then people like these khans dare 
to say it's islamicly ok.

And do not marry Al-Mushrikât (idolatresses, etc.) till they believe (worship 
Allâh Alone). And indeed a slave woman who believes is better than a (free) 
Mushrikah (idolatress, etc.), even though she pleases you. And give not (your 
daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikûn till they believe (in Allâh Alone) and 
verily, a believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik (idolater, etc.), 
even though he pleases you. Those (Al-Mushrikûn) invite you to the Fire, but 
Allâh invites (you) to Paradise and Forgiveness by His Leave, and makes His 
Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) clear to 
mankind that they may remember. (Al-Baqarah 2:221)

It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allâh and His Messenger have 
decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And 
whoever disobeys Allâh and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed in a plain 
error. (Al-Ahzab 33:36)



'Fatwa' against Salman Khan, family for celebrating Ganeshotsav

Fri, Sep 12 11:35 PM

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood scriptwriter Salim Khan, the father of 
actor Salman Khan, Friday questioned a fatwa, religious edict, against him by 
some Muslim organizations for celebrating Ganeshotsav at their home here.

"What is the locus standi of these people? Who are they to question people's 
religious beliefs? Why don't they issue such a 'fatwa' against terrorists and 
terrorism, which is un-Islamic? The clerics are talking nonsense," he thundered 
before a television channel Friday evening.

Mufti Manjar Hassan Khan Ashrafi Misbahi, the chief of Darul-Uloom Hijaziya 
Chishti, Mumbai, issued the 'fatwa' urging a religious boycott of the entire 
Khan family on Wednesday.

Last week, the Khan family was in the limelight when all members along with 
friends and relations celebrated the Ganeshotsav festival at their home in 
Bandra, northwest Mumbai.

The Khans celebrate Ganeshotsav every year, but this time, the live telecast of 
the family performing 'aarti' (invocation) of Lord Ganesh has irked some 
community leaders. Later, the family took part in a ceremonial immersion of the 
idol of Lord Ganesh.

The social boycott call was issued in response to a demand by Abdul Rehman 
Anjaria, member of the Advisory Council, Jama Masjid, New Delhi.

Anjaria, who is also member All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), told 
IANS Friday evening that the 'fatwa' would be in force until Khan and his 
family atone for their actions of worshipping an idol of Lord Ganesh, which is 
not permitted in Islam.

Referring to Salim Khan's outburst against the fatwa, Anjaria said they would 
call for certified tapes of his comments from the TV channel soon.

"Depending on what he has said, the community elders may go for stringent 
action against the Khans, including a social boycott," Anjaria explained.

According to Anjaria, Maulana Abdus Salam Bin Qasmi, president, 
Jamiat-Ul-Ulema-Hind, Mumbai, and Maulana Nizamuddin Ashrafi, principal, Darul 
Uloom Ali Hassain Ali Sunnat, Mumbai, who is also a member of AIMPLB, have also 
supported the 'fatwa'.

Despite repeated attempts by IANS, Salim and Salman Khan were not available for 
their comments in the matter.

Last year too Salman Khan had been issued a similar 'fatwa' by a Lucknow-based 
organization of Muslim clerics for joining the Ganeshotsav celebrations.

Justifying the decision to celebrate Ganeshotsav, Salim said his wife (Salman's 
mother) is a Maharashtrian Hindu and "worshipping Lord Ganesh is in my blood".

http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20080912/914/ten-fatwa-against-salman-khan-family-for_1.html





"worshipping Lord Ganesh is in my blood"... so that means he is a hindu and 
left Islam.


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Bismillah [IslamCity] israel: Child labor, slavery used to produce 'Israeli' dates

[Shahid]

[Zionists using child labor, slavery, unsafe work conditions, profiting from 
seized and occupied Palestinian land, false advertising and marketing just to 
make a few quick bucks at the expense of Muslims worldwide. Are we surprised? 
No. What else would we expect from fascist land-grabbers? Also, below the 
clips, see the activist work being done by non-Muslims and Muslims to address 
the injustice and oppression!]


Boycott Israeli Dates:

part 1: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uVpl01_7eKY
part 2: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wzT8a_ZTMso

Britons & Europeans protest Israeli companies in UK profiting from apartheid 
business practices, just like the old racist South Africa!

MUST SEE VIDEOS  - SHORT BUT VERY INFORMATIVE! AFTER VIEWING THIS, WHAT ARE YOU 
DOING ABOUT THIS SITUATION TO BRING ABOUT JUSTICE??? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C7PL-gZ5Ms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MRzh24hH_s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfQTbf80t9c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRoo3j75Hl0

Bismillah [IslamCity] When to look for Laylatul Qadr?

[***hajikhan***]

 

--- On Mon, 9/1/08, canadianmuslims <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Aisha (Radiallaho Anha) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam) 
said "Seek Laylatul Qadr among the odd numbered nights of the last ten days of 
the month of Ramadhan".

Note: According to the great majority of the religious scholars, the last ten 
nights commence on the 21st night. Such is the case whether the month of 
Ramadhan consists of 29 days or 30. S0, one should seek Laylatul Qadr on the 
21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th night.

Ibn Hazm has a different opinion saying that the word Asharah used in the 
Hadith means ten. As such, the above calculations will only be correct in cases 
where the month of Ramadhan consists of thirty days. However, when there are 
only twenty nine days in the month (as often happens), the last ten days will 
commence with the 19th day and the night being the 20th night. According to 
this calculation, it would appear that the unevenly numbered nights will 
actually be the 20th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 28th and 30th nights.

But all Ulama agree that when in search of Laylatul Qadr Rasulullah (Sallallaho 
Alaihi Wassallam) went into Aiteekaaf, he commenced it on the 21st night of 
Ramadhan. In view of this, these Ulama consider the odd nights to be the 
appropriate nights for Laylatul Qadr.

One should, therefore, spend each and every night from the 20th onwards in 
worship of Allah, so that one may be sure of having got the Barakah of 
Ramadhan, Spending ten or eleven nights in devotion is definitely not so 
difficult, if one looks at the great reward that is promised.

5. Precise Knowledge of Laylatul Qadr was taken away
o Ubaadah Ibn Saamit (Radiallaho Anho) said "Once the Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihi 
Wassallam) came out to inform us of the (correct date of) Laylatul Qadr. 
Unfortunately, a quarrel took place between two Muslims, whereupon He 
(Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam) said 'I came out to inform you as to when 
Laylatul Qadr occurs, but because two people quarreled with each other, the 
knowledge of the correct date was taken away. Perhaps that is better for you. 
So, seek it among the ninth, seventh and fifth nights.'"

Note: Three important points are referred to in this Hadith. Firstly it tells 
us of a quarrel, as a result of which the knowledge of the precise night of 
Laylatul Qadr was lost to us. Arguments and quarrels are always the cause of 
loss of blessings.

Once Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam) inquired of the Sahabah: "Shall I 
inform you of an action that is better than Salaah, fasting and charity?" The 
Sahabah replied: "Certainly." Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam) then 
said" "Maintain peaceful and good relations amongst yourselves, for verily 
quarrels among yourselves destroy (shave off) faith," i.e. just as a razor 
shaves off the hair, so does quarrelling affect the Deen.

Let alone the worldly people, even those among us who appear exceptionally 
religious and busy with Zikr are victims of these arguments and strife and are 
obstinate in their stand, in spite of the saying of Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihi 
Wassallam). In the first chapter of this book, we read how Rasulullah 
(Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam) said that to insult a Muslim is indeed a serious 
crime and equivalent to the worst kind of usury , but we do not even spare a 
Muslim's honor or refrain from insults and little notice is taken of the 
injunctions of Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) and His Rasul (Sallallaho Alaihi 
Wassallam).

The Quran says: "And argue not among yourselves, otherwise you will lose 
courage and your strength will depart" (al-anfaal 46). It is now the duty of 
those who always seek to injure and destroy the honor and dignity of others to 
ponder and reflect how much harm they have, in fact, done to themselves, and 
think how much they have, through these despicable deeds, degraded themselves 
in Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) 's sight and in the sight of those around them.

Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wassallam) said that he who severs relations with 
a brother Muslim for more than three days and dies in this state, will go 
straight to Jahannam. In another Hadith, it is stated that on every Monday and 
Thursday, the actions of human beings are brought before Allah (Subhanahu wa 
Taala). Then through His mercy (as a result of certain good deeds), forgiveness 
is granted, except to the idolaters and those who set up equals to Allah 
(Subhanahu wa Taala), However, regarding those two people between whom a 
quarrel has taken place, friendship having been cut off, it shall be said, 
"Leave their affair in suspense until such time as they become reconciled."

Another Hadith states that, when actions are produced before Allah (Subhanahu 
wa Taala) every Monday and Thursday, repentance is accepted from those who 
repent and forgiveness is granted to those who seek pardon. As for those who 
had arguments (with each other) they are left as they were.

A Hadith further teaches us that, on the ni

Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Anger Management

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... at least she has an extra bag of cookies to eat 
 
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--- On Sun, 9/14/08, Yusuf [EMAIL PROTECTED]  wrote:

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To: "eGroup For Muslims Around The World" 
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Bismillah [IslamCity] The Gates of Paradise

[Erooth Mohamed]

*The Gates of Paradise **
By *Dr. Umar S.
Al-Ashqar*
*Professor of Shari`ah—Jordan University*
http://www.islamonline.net/English/Ramadan/1429/Successful_Trade/05.shtml


The three cornerstones of the Prophets' messages, as mentioned by Imam Ibn
Abi Al-Iz Al-Dimishqi in his book *Sharh At-Tahawiyya*, are: teaching people
about Allah and His attributes, directing them how to follow the path that
Almighty Allah has established for human-beings to follow, and informing
them about the reward they will receive when they follow the path of
Almighty Allah.

If we take a look at the message of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be
upon him), which is the Qur'an and Sunnah, we will find that it has covered
these three cornerstones. We will also find that not only are the commands
and prohibitions mentioned in a detailed manner, but also the reward that
the believers will receive, which is Paradise, is also described thoroughly,
so their hearts become attached to it and it becomes a competition between
the believers:

Who will receive this great reward? Who will be able to defeat his evil
desires more than anyone else? Who will be able to perfect his acts of
worship like praying and fasting in order to receive this immense reward?

Paradise is the tremendous reward which Allah the All-Powerful has prepared
for His beloved and those who obey Him. It is perfect joy and pleasure,
where there is nothing lacking and nothing can disturb its purity. What
Allah the Almighty and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) have
told us about it makes us mystified with indescribable joy because our minds
are incapable of comprehending the greatness of such blessings.

Amongst the details of the description of Paradise that is mentioned in the
Quran and Sunnah, is that it has gates through which believers will enter,
as the angels enter therein:

 [*`Adn [Eden] of Paradise, whose doors will be opened for them.*] (Quran:
Saad, 38: 50)

*[… And angels shall enter unto them from every gate [with the salutation]:
'Peace be unto you for that you persevered in patience! How excellent is the
final home!*] (Quran: Ar-Ra`d, 13: 23-24)

Allah the Almighty has told us that these gates will be opened when the
believers reach them, and that they will be welcomed by the angels with
greetings of peace:

 [*And those who kept their duty to their Lord will be led to Paradise in
groups, till, when they reach it, its gates will be opened (before their
arrival for their reception) and its keepers will say: Salamun Alaikum
(peace be upon you)! You have done well, so enter here to abide
therein.*](Az-Zumar, 39: 73)

Imam Ibn Kathir says in his *tafseer*: "Allah tells us about the blessed
believers, who will be taken to Paradise in groups, one group after another,
starting with the best of them: those who are closest to Allah, then the
most righteous, then the next best and the next best. Each group will be
with others like them, prophets with prophets, the true believers with their
peers, the martyrs with their counterparts, the scholars with their
colleagues; every group composed of people of the same kind."

There are eight gates in Paradise; one of them is called *Ar-Rayyan*, which
is exclusively for those who fast. Al-Bukhari and Muslim report from Sahl
ibn Sad As-Saidi that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon
him) said:

 *"In Paradise there are eight gates. There is one gate called Ar-Rayyan.
No-one will enter it except those who fast, and after they enter it, it will
be locked behind them, and no-one else will enter through it."*

There are also gates for those who pray much, those who give in charity and
those who fight in jihad, as well as the gate called *Ar-Rayyan* for those
who fast. In a hadith reported by both Al-Bukhari and Muslim, Abu Hurairah
narrated that Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him):

 *"Whoever spends a pair (of anything) from his wealth for the sake of
Allah, will be called from the gates of Paradise, and Paradise has eight
gates. Whoever will be from the people of salah (i.e. praying regularly,
properly, obligatory and supererogatory), will be called from the gate of
prayer; whoever will be from among the people of sadaqah (optional charity)
will be called from the gate of charity; whoever will be from among the
people of jihad will be called from the gate of jihad, and whoever will be
from among the people of fasting (fasting obligatory and optional) will be
called from the gate of fasting."* Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him)
said: "By Allah, it would not matter if a person was called from any of
them, but will anyone be there to be called from all of them, O' Messenger
of Allah?" He (peace and blessings be upon him), *"Yes, and I hope that you
will be one of them."*

Abu Bakr's question refers to a person who has all these good qualities:
prayer, fasting, charity, jihad, and s

Bismillah [IslamCity] Ramadan; Ten Days of Forgiveness: Ready?

[Erooth Mohamed]

*
*
**
*Ten Days of Forgiveness: Ready?*
By Wa'il 
Shihab
*Islamic Researcher— Egypt *
http://www.islamonline.net/English/Ramadan/Heart_Softening/School/13.shtml


The blessed days of Ramadan are passing so quickly. The special days of
Allah's great mercy, forgiveness and favors are going; therefore, every one
should evaluate the efforts he exerted in Ramadan before it is too late.
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) told us that the first
part of Ramadan is for Allah's mercy, its middle is for forgiveness, and its
end is for salvation from Hell-fire.

No one knows whether or not he gained the mercy of Almighty Allah before the
end of the first third of Ramadan. We should all be faithful and honest when
evaluating our success in gaining His mercy in the first part of this
blessed month. We should realize our shortcomings in order not to miss out
on the blessings of the few days that remain.

Now we are favored with the days of forgiveness. Are we ready to work for
forgiveness? Have we prepared ourselves to be forgiven by Almighty Allah? It
is our great opportunity to repent, to return to Almighty Allah, and to seek
His forgiveness. It is a precious time that we should not miss out on. If we
fail to gain the forgiveness of Almighty Allah during the days of
forgiveness, when would our sins would be forgiven?

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), his companions, and the
righteous Muslims throughout the ages used to pay due attention to Ramadan
and the blessings it contains. Wise people should never miss the merits of
every single day of Ramadan.

Now, the important question is: How should we seek the forgiveness of
Almighty Allah during these blessed days of Ramadan? Below are some tips
that we should consider and implement:

 1. Everybody should sincerely repent to Almighty Allah, seeking His
forgiveness,

2. Wrongdoings and prohibitions should be avoided,

3. One should offer more optional acts of worship such as Tahajjud (night
prayer), charity, dhikr, and Qur'an recitation.

4. Obligatory acts of worship such as the five daily prayers should be
carried out properly and faithfully, and

5. One should earnestly make du`aa' to Almighty Allah to bless him with His
favors and forgiveness.

O Allah, help us all to gain Your mercy, forgiveness, and blessings, Ameen.

__

*Wa'il `Abdel-Mut`aal Shihab is the deputy managing editor of the IOL
Shari`ah Department (English). He graduated from Al-Azhar University and got
his master's from Al-Azhar in Islamic studies with a major in Islamic
jurisprudence and its principles. He is working on his doctorate in the
principles of Islamic jurisprudence. He writes occasionally for
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Tafsir of Surat Al Qadr (The Night Of Power)

[laila sultan]

Tafsir of Surat Al Qadr (The Night Of Power)
Tafsir Ibn Kathir
© Dar us Salam
http://www.quraan.com/
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious Most Merciful.

1. Verily, We have sent it down in the Night of Al-Qadr
2. And What will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr is?
3. The Night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months.
4. Therein descend the angels and the Ruh by their Lord's permission with every 
matter.
5. There is peace until the appearance of dawn.
[Surah Al Qadr]
The Virtues of the Night of Al-Qadr(the Decree)
Allah informs that He sent the Quran down during the Night of Al-Qadr, and it 
is a blessed night about which Allah says,
We sent it down on a blessed night [44:3]
This is the Night of Al-Qadr and it occurs during the month of Ramadan. This is 
as Allah says,
The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran [2:185]
Ibn Abbas and others have said, "Allah sent the Quran soen all at one time from 
the Preserved Tablet (Al-Lawh Al-Mahfuz) to the House of Might (Baytul-Izzah) , 
which is in the heaven of this world. Then it came down in parts to the 
Messenger of Allah (saws) based upon the incidents that occurred over a period 
of twenty-three years."
Then Allah magnified the status of the Night of Al-Qadr , which He chose for 
the revelation of the Mighty Quran, by His saying,
And What will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr is?
The Night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months.
[At-Tabari 24:531, 532, and Al-Qurtubi 20:130]
Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah said, "When Ramadan would come, the 
Messenger of Allah (saws) would say,
"Verily the month of Ramadan has come to you all. It is a blessed month, which 
Allah has obligated you all to fast. During it the gates of Paradise are 
opened, the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are shackled. In it there 
is a night that is better than one thousand months. Whoever is deprived of its 
good, then he has truly been deprived"

[Ahmad 2:230. There is witness for this narration from the Hadith of Anas bin 
Malik in the book of the Sunan.] An-Nasai recorded this same Hadith. [An-Nasai 
4:129]
Aside from the fact that worship during the Night of Al-Qadr is equivalent to 
worship performed for a period of one thousand months, it is also confirmed in 
the Two Sahihs from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said,
"Whoever stands (in prayer) during the Nigh of Al-Qadr with faith and expecting 
reward (from Allah), he will be forgiven for his previous sins." [Fath Al-Bari 
4:294, and Muslim 1:253]
The Descent of the Angels and the Decree for Every Good during the Night of 
Al-Qadr
Allah says,
Therein descend the angels and the Ruh by their Lord's permission with every 
matter.
meaning, the angels descend in abundance during the Night of Al-Qadr due to its 
abundant blessings. The angels descend with the descending of blessings and 
mercy, just as they descend when the Quran is recited, they surround the 
circles of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and they lower their wings with true 
respect for the student of knowledge.
In reference to Ar-Ruh , it is said that here it means the angel Jibril. 
therefore, the wording of the Ayah is a method of adding the name of the 
distinct object (in this case Jibril) separate from the general group (in this 
case the angels).
Concerning Allah's statement,
with every matter.
Mujahid said, "Peace concerning every matter." Sa'id bin Mansur said, Isa bin 
Yunus told us that Al'mash narrated to them that Mujahid said concerning 
Allah's statement,
There is peace
"It is security in which Shaytan cannot do any evil or any harm." Qatadah and 
others have said, "The matters are determined during it, and the times of death 
and provisions are measured out (i.e., decided) during it." Allah says,
Therein is decreed every matter of decree [44:4]
Then Allah says,
There is peace until the appearance of dawn.
Sa'id bin Mansur said, "Hushaym narrated to us on the sincerity of Abu Ishaq, 
who narrated that Ash-Sha'bi said concerning Allah's statement,
With every matter, there is peace until the appearance of dawn.
"The angels giving the greetings of peace during the Night of Al-Qadr to the 
people in the Masjids until the coming of Fajr (dawn)."
Qatadah and Ibn Zayd both said concerning Alla's statement,
There is Peace
"This means all of it is good and there is no evil in it until the coming of 
Fajr (dawn)."
Specifying the Night of Decree and its Signs
This is supported by what Imam Ahmad recorded from Ubadah bin As-Samit that the 
Messenger of Allah (saws) said,
"The Night of Al-Qadr occurs during the last ten (nights). Whoever stands for 
them (in prayer) seeking their reward, then indeed Allah will forgive his 
previous sins and his latter sins. It is an odd night: the ninth or the 
seventh, or the fifth, or the third or the last night (of Ramadan)."
The Messenger of Allah (saws) also said,
"Verily, the sign of the Night of Al-Qadr is that it is pure and glowing as if 
ther were a bright, tranquil

Bismillah [IslamCity] Need urgent help for someone in Pakistan

[Shahid]

- Original Message -
AsSalaamu Alaykum,

I received the below email from one of the sisters. Insha'allah pass along to 
others if you cannot donate. If you can help, then you can contact the sister 
below. Jazakallah khairan.

wasalaamu alaykum
Asma

 Original Message  Subject:   Need urgent help for someone in 
Pakistan!!!
  From:  Farhana Akram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  Reply-To:  Farhana Akram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


Assallam alaikum,

  How are you doing.  Ramadan Mubarak!!!

May Allah bless us all in this holy month of Ramadan.  May Allah increase our 
ability to give for the sake of Allah.  As you all know I never writen to you 
before appealing for any kind of donations.  This time, I really feel that this 
family is in desperate need of our help and prayers.

This family I personally know in Pakistan.  Mashallah Very God fearing people. 
People come to their house for help all the time.  Now they are in need. Their 
son has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in the eye.  Shaukat Khanum 
Hospital in Pakistan just diagnosed their son.  The operation has been done, 
Alhumdulilah.  They need aid to help with the treatment itself.  It is beyond 
their capacity. They need at least 20-40 Lakhs for the 2 yr treatment.  Please 
help them.  They have sold all their jewels, valuables in the house.  Each 
visit cost around 30,000 Rupees at least. (1 dollar = 76 rupee)

Now it is up to us to save their 9 year old son, whom everyone adores and loves 
dearly.  Mashalla he is a joy to be around. A wonderful boy. The mother has not 
eaten for days. Nor the Grandfather, who is a diabetic patient.  Please dig 
deep in your pockets, and give as you are helping a fellow brother or sister.  
Donate with whatever intention you want to make it as.  EVERY LITTLE HELPS.

I have to tell you that they were very shy to ask me.  Since they have never 
asked anyone for help before.  I understood something was wrong.  So finally 
they told me, that the once banine tumor, was now a cancerous one.  They live 
in Faisalabad in a town called Gatwalla.  They had to make many trips to 
Lahore, to find out this tragic news about their son. Please don't let them 
down.  He does not have the luxury of time on his hands.
jazakalla khair in advance.

You can send the money directly to them, or you can give it to us, we will wire 
it to them Inshallah.

Their address is :

Zahid Iqbal/son of Haji Mohammad Iqbal
Chak no199 R/B
Gatwalla
Faisalabad
Pakistan

wasalaam
Farhana Khawar.

Bismillah [IslamCity] Fw: An Open letter to Prime Minister

[Abhiyya]

With Regards

Abi

--- On Mon, 9/15/08, Prof Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED]  
wrote:















AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
 
September 15, 2008
New Delhi
 
Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh,
 
The blasts in Delhi (September 12, 2008) are another in the series of tragic 
blasts in which scores of people have been killed. We strongly condemn the 
blasts and demand a proper, unbiased investigation into the same. We demand 
that the guilty be punished. At the same time it seems that our investigating 
agencies are ignoring some thing very crucial in the matters of investigating 
the acts of terror.
 
The acts of terror have been occurring and Home Ministry is watching 
helplessly. While the current investigation is totally focused around SIMI, 
many an alleged culprits have been put behind the bars, despite which now some 
unknown entity Indian Mujahideen seems to have been projected as being 
responsible for the current ones. At the same time another stark truth is being 
deliberately sidelined and undermined. And that relates to the blasts done by 
Bajrang Dal and Hindu Jagran Samiti. We fail to understand as to why the 
investigation authorities are turning a blind eye to some of the well 
established facts.
 
1. In a serious case of blasts in Nanded in April 2006 two Bajarang Dal workers 
died when making bombs. Similar incidents of bomb blasts were witnessed in many 
places around that time, Parabhani, Jalna and Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Most 
of these were in front of the mosques. The Nanded investigation 'leads' were 
not followed. On the contrary the investigation in that direction was not 
pursued at all. The attitude of police in this investigation has been totally 
lax. Social activists made the complaint about this to Human Rights commission. 
The commission summoned the Superintendent of police, Nanded, in its hearing 
held on 17th June. The SP failed to turn up for hearing! There seems to be a 
deliberate cover up of this important finding of Maharashtra Anti terrorist 
Squad. ATS did investigate the links of the dead with Bajrang Dal, an RSS 
affiliate. At the same time the injured were visited in the hospital by the top 
brass of local BJP and associates.
 Local BJP MP told the police not to harass those related to the culprits in 
the wake of the Bajrang Dal involvement in the bomb making. In Nanded, ATS also 
found fake moustache and pajama kurta, the idea being that the culprits will 
dress like a Muslim while doing these black deeds.
 
2. A bomb blast took place at the RSS office at Tenkasi, in the Tirunelveli 
District of Tamil Nadu on January 24. After a thorough investigation, the 
Tamilnadu Police had arrested 7 persons belonging to Sangh Parivar outfits. 
They had confessed that they indulged in this terror act to instigate the local 
Hindu population against the Muslims.
 
On further investigation, the Tamilnadu Police arrested Siva Alias Sivanandam, 
who is the General Secretary of Hindu Munnani at Kadayanallur, a neighbouring 
town of Tenkasi. Formed in 1980, Hindu Munnani is a frontal organisation of 
Sangh Parivar operating in Tamilnadu.
 
Siva, who has earlier worked in quarries in the neighboring state of Kerala had 
supplied the ammonium nitrate and other raw materials for preparing the bombs.
 
3. The bombs which exploded in Gadkari Rangayatan on 4th June 2008 injured 
seven people. Again Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad succeeded in nabbing the 
culprits. The culprits were part of Hindu Janjagaran Samiti (HJS), an outfit of 
Sanatana Ashram in Panvel. These culprits were also involved in other blasts, 
in Vashi, Panvel and Ratnagiri. We have not heard anything about the further 
tracing of this very important lead.
 
4. On 24th August, in Kanpur two Bajrang Dal workers died while making bombs. 
Rajiv alias Piyush Mishra and Bhupinder Singh were killed while making crude 
bombs on Sunday afternoon.
 
On 25th August, Monday, police recovered some crude hand grenades, lead oxide, 
red lead, potassium nitrate, bomb pins, timers and batteries from the spot, 
inside a hostel in Kalyanpur area of Kanpur, about 80 km from Lucknow. No 
further investigation, why?
 
Every time there is a bomb blast immediately the agencies and the media declare 
that it is done by some Muslim organization without any proof. Hundreds of 
innocent young boys are picked up, what follows are illegal detentions, 
torture, arrests, harassment of families, forcing the families and victims to 
sign blank papers. For years these helpless victims are tortured in jails, 
denied legal aid, even lawyers who try and fight their cases are attacked 
openly in courts. Their images tarnished for life time. If they are lucky they 
get let off after years as neither the agencies or the police have any proof 
against them. The cacophony of stricter laws rises so that a police can extract 
a confession by third degree torture and present that as evidence.  Through 
this systematic vilification campaign the process of 

Bismillah [IslamCity] The Joke of Palestinian democracy under Fatah, Israel

[Khalid Amayreh]

- Original Message -
From: Khalid Amayreh
To: Khalid Amayreh
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 7:21 AM
Subject: Fw: The Joke of Palestinian democracy under Fatah, Israel





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The Joke of Palestinian "democracy" under Fatah, Israel



Comment by Khalid Amayreh in occupied Palestine

19 September, 2008



Jockeying for an advantageous public posture vis-à-vis Hamas, the Fatah 
movement has been calling for the organization of presidential and 
parliamentary elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.



The  proposal is being touted as the only way to resolve the enduring crisis 
between Fatah and Hamas, following the latter's counter-coup in Gaza in June of 
last year.




The proposal, however, seems to be  more of a  propagandist gambit  than a  
sincere effort aimed at achieving inter-Palestinian reconciliation.



And it doesn't  suggest that Fatah, now solidly backed and financed by the 
United States,  has undergone a true  democratic transformation.



Indeed, Fatah today remains the same Fatah that only reluctantly and under 
American pressure agreed to allow general elections to take place in 2006- and 
only because Fatah leaders seemed then certain they would win. 
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