Bismillah [IslamCity] Reminding Of Fasting
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Bismillah [IslamCity] JEWISH SECRET POLICE APPOINTS IMAMS IN PALESTINE!
JEWISH SECRET POLICE APPOINTS IMAMS IN PALESTINE! December 7, 2008 THIS GUY WILL DO. OVER AND OUT! The Shin Bet security service has confirmed for the first time that it regularly intervenes in the appointment of Muslim clergymen to public office, Haaretz has learned. The issue surfaced after the state recently declined to appoint Sheikh Ahmed Abu Awaja to serve as Imam at Jaffa's Jabalya mosque, even though Abu Awaja was the only certified candidate to fit the threshold requirements. When he appealed to the Tel Aviv Labor Court against the decision not to hire him, the district prosecutor's office told the court that according to the assessments of the Shin Bet, the claimant's appointment to serve as an imam on behalf of the Ministry of Interior may jeopardize security and peace in Jaffa, especially in view of the sensitivity of the delicate relationship between the city's Jewish and Muslim populations. When queried by Haaretz for further explanations, the Shin Bet said: Abu Awaja is the head of the northern Islamic Movement in Jaffa. According to the power vested in the Shin Bet, the service has supplied the Interior Ministry and the Civil Service Commission with information showing that Abu Awaja has had a long involvement in hostile activity, which manifested itself in incitement against the state and its Jewish citizens. The ideology of the Islamic Movement is closely related to that of its mother organization - the Muslim Brotherhood. The northern branch, which is considered more radical than the southern branch, does not recognize Israel's right to exist, with the ultimate goal of the state being replaced by an Islamic state. The branch has declared its preparedness to use Israel's institutions to satisfy immediate needs. Abu Awaja, 34, started acting as imam in Jaffa at the age of 19, making him the youngest imam in Israel - and some say in the entire Middle East. The married father of four children has been acting as de facto imam at Jabalya mosque for the past two years, since the last imam passed away. Jaffa - which has a growing population of 16,000 Arabs, most of whom are Muslim, and a shrinking population of 30,000 Jews - has eight mosques, six of which are active. Three are publicly funded by the Interior Ministry, which selects imams by government tender. The imam administers the five daily prayers at the mosque, and serves as a religious authority based on Muslim scriptures. Abu Awaja's attorneys say that after their client applied for the tender and before he took the entrance exam - which he passed - Abu Awaja was summoned for a meeting with a Shin Bet agent at Jaffa's police station. At the meeting, the agent questioned the applicant about the subjects of his sermons and events he attended. When Abu Awaja asked the agent whether there was any point in going ahead with the application, the agent advised him to do what he thinks best, and informed him that the identity of the imam at Jabalya will ultimately be determined the Shin Bet. Ha'aretz http://poetwarrior.wordpress.com/2008/12/07/jewish-secret-police-appoints-imams-in-palestine/ attachment: Ariel%2Bmyspace.jpg
Bismillah [IslamCity] Women's Liberation through Islam
Women's Liberation through Islam Today people think that women are liberated in the West and that thewomen's liberation movement began in the 20th century. Actually, thewomen's liberation movement was not begun by women but was revealed by Godto a man in the seventh century by the name of Muhammad (peace be uponhim), who is known as the last Prophet of Islam. The Qur'an and theTraditions of the Prophet (Hadith or Sunnah) are the sources from whichevery Muslim woman derives her rights and duties. I. HUMAN RIGHTS Islam, fourteen centuries ago, made women equally accountable to God inglorifying and worshipping Him - setting no limits on her moral progress. Also, Islam established a woman's equality in her humanity with men. In the Qur'an, in the first verse of the chapter entitled Women, Godsays, O mankind! Be careful of your duty to your Lord Who created youfrom a single soul and from it its mate and from them both have spreadabroad a multitude of men and women. Be careful of your duty toward Allahin Whom you claim (your rights) of one another, and towards the wombs (that bore you). Lo! Allah has been a Watcher over you. (4:1) Since men and women both came from the same essence, they are equal in their humanity. Women cannot be by nature evil (as some religious believe) or then men would be evil also. Similarly, neither gender can be superior because it would be a contradiction of equality. II. CIVIL RIGHTS In Islam, a woman has the basic freedom of choice and expression based on recognition of her individual personality. First, she is free to choose her religion. The Qur'an states: There is no compulsion in religion. Right has been made distinct from error. (2:256) Women are encouraged in Islam to contribute their opinions and ideas. There are many traditions of the Prophet () which indicate women would pose questions directly to him and offer their opinions concerning religion, economics and social matters. A Muslim woman chooses her husband and keeps her name after marriage. A Muslim woman's testimony is valid in legal disputes. In fact, in areas in which women are more familiar, their evidence is conclusive. III. SOCIAL RIGHTS The Prophet () said: Seeking knowledge is a mandate for every Muslim (male and female). This includes knowledge of the Qur'an and the Hadith as well as other knowledge. Men and women both have the capacity for learning and understanding. Since it is also their obligation to promote good behavior and condemn bad behavior in all spheres of life, Muslim women must acquire the appropriate education to perform this duty in accordance with their own natural talents and interests. While maintenance of a home, providing support to her husband, and bearing, raising and teaching of children are among the first and very highly regarded roles for a woman, if she has the skills to work outside the home for the good of the community, she may do so as long as her family obligations are met. Islam recognizes and fosters the natural differences between men and women despite their equality. Some types of work are more suitable for men and other types for women. This in no way diminishes either's effort nor its benefit. God will reward both sexes equally for the value of their work, though it may not necessarily be the same activity. Concerning motherhood, the Prophet () said: Heaven lies under the feet of mothers. This implies that the success of a society can be traced to the mothers that raised it. The first and greatest influence on a person comes from the sense of security, affection, and training received from the mother. Therefore, a woman having children must be educated and conscientious in order to be a skillful parent. IV. POLITICAL RIGHTS A right given to Muslim women by God 1400 years ago is the right to vote. On any public matter, a woman may voice her opinion and participate in politics. One example, narrated in the Qur'an (60:12), is that Muhammad () is told that when the believing women come to him and swear their allegiance to Islam, he must accept their oath. This established the right of women to select their leader and publicly declare so. Finally, Islam does not forbid a woman from holding important positions in government. Abdur-Rahman Ibn Auf consulted many women before he recommended Uthman Ibn Affan to be the Caliph. V. ECONOMIC RIGHTS The Qur'an states: By the creation of the male and female; Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. (92:3-4) In these verses, God declares that He created men and women to be different, with unique roles, functions and skills. As in society, where there is a division of labor, so too in a family; each member has different responsibilities. Generally, Islam upholds that women are entrusted with the nurturing role, and men, with the guardian role. Therefore, women are given the right of financial support. The Qur'an states: Men are the maintainers of women because
Bismillah [IslamCity] Zina
Zina [ADULTERY/FORNICATION] Allâh Ta’âla says: And do not go near zina. It is indeed a shameful and an evil path. (Surah Al Isrâ’, Ayah 32) Allâh Ta’âla says: The woman and the man guilty of fornication - lash each of them with a hundred lashes. Let not compassion move you in their case, in a matter prescribed by Allâh, if you believe in Allâh and the Last day and let a group of believers witness their punishment. (Surah Al-Nûr, Ayah 2) Rasûlullah said: …adultery of the eyes is when it looks at that which is Harâm; adultery of the ears is when it listens to that which is Harâm; adultery of the tongue is when it utters Harâm; adultery of the hands is when it touches Harâm; adultery of the feet is when it walks towards Harâm; adultery of the heart is when it desires and hopes for that which is Harâm; adultery of the private parts is when it succumbs to that which is Harâm. (Targhib wa Tarhîb) From the above Hadîth it is clear and apparent that Islam forbids not only the act of adultery but all acts that invite and encourage the act of zina. Islam shuts the door to the root of every evil. Nabî said: There are three such people with whom Allâh Ta’âla will not speak to (with words of mercy and kindness) nor will Allâh Ta’âla look at them (with eyes of mercy) nor will Allâh Ta’ala purify them, and for them is a painful punishment: An old person who commits zina. A king or leader who is exceptionally deceptive (he lies a lot). A needy person who is proud. (Muslim) Once Nabî remarked, A dayyûth [cuckold] will never enter Jannah. The Sahâba enquired, Who is a Dayyûth? Nabî replied, A man who is not bothered about who visits his wife. (Sunnats) Touching a Strange Woman with Lust It has been reported that the person who touches a strange woman with lust, on the day of resurrection his hands will be shackled to his neck. If he kissed her, his lips will be cut off and thrown in the fire of Jahannum. If he committed adultery then his thighs will bear witness to it and testify against him on the Day of Qiyâmat. It will say to him, I was mounted for something impermissible. Allâh will look at him with anger. The flesh of his face will fall off and he will proclaim What did I do? His tongue will testify and say, I spoke to whom it was not permissible for you to talk to. His legs will testify, I walked towards something unlawful. His hands will testify I held something which was prohibited for you. His eyes will testify I gazed at unlawful things. His private parts will testify I committed the act. An angel will say, I heard it while another will say, I’ve written it down. Allâh will say I was aware of it and I concealed it. Then Allâh will say to the angels Let him taste of my punishment. My anger has increased on one who has no shame. (Kitâb-ul-Kaba’ir) In a Hadîth narrated by Samurah (RA) regarding a dream of Nabî , it is mentioned that Jibra’îl and Mikâ’îl (AS) came to Nabî . Nabî says: We walked until we came to something that looked like an oven. Its top section was narrow and the inside was broad. From it sounds of screaming and noise was heard. Nabî further says: We looked inside and we saw naked men and women. We also saw flames from beneath them. When these flames scorched them, they screamed. I asked Jibra’îl (AS): Who are these people? He replied, These are the males and females who committed the grave act of zina. This will be their punishment till the day of Qiyâmat. (Bukhari) Homosexuality and its Disastrous Consequences The Qur’ân has mentioned the story of the nation of Lût (AS) in this regard. Hence Nabî said: I fear for my nation that they become involved in the act of the nation of Lut u, and whosoever does such an action is accursed. Then Nabî said thrice: May Allâh curse the person who does the act of the nation of Lut (AS). (Kitâb-ul-Kabair) Hadîth Warns Parents Rasûlullah has said: When he attains maturity get him married. If he attains maturity and his father does not get him married, (and as a result commits a sin,) this sin falls upon the father. Therefore, once a child becomes bâligh (of age) and mentally matured, parents and guardians should not delay in getting them married. It is Harâm for boys and girls to court. The parents will be sinful if they allow strange men or boys to visit the females of their homes. Parents should not take any command of Allâh Ta’âla lightly. Rasûlullah Speaks to Youth Rasûlullah said: O young men, who amongst you can afford to get married, should marry, for this will be a means of restraining the eyes from casting an evil glance and keeping one pure and chaste. (Mishkât) Rasûlullah encouraged young men to become married so that they be saved from sin and the wrath of Allâh. The Harms of Zina [Adultery/Fornication] are Manifold Allâh Ta’âla becomes very angry. The reckoning in the hereafter will be very severe. The
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Bismillah [IslamCity] A request insha'allah
As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Please forward Insha'allah this e-mail finds everyone in the best of health and highest of iman. For those of you who do not know me my name is Na'eema Umm Zayd. My family and I are studying overseas in Saudi Arabia walhumdulilah. My children's school tuition is $420 per month. I no longer have the means to pay for their schooling, Allahu musta'an. I just lost my job today due to government paperwork issues regarding employment of foreigners, masha'allah. I worked soley to pay their tuition, so what I am asking if anyone is interested in helping out so that I can continue to send the kids to school. If maybe 50 sisters/brothers would be able to donate $9.00 a month or maybe 100 sisters/brothers would donate $4.50 a month via paypal it would cover the cost of the children's tuition insha'allah. If you think that it is possible for you to assist us please let me know insha'allah, or you can send the donation thru this paypal address: ummzayd2...@yahoo.com barakallahu feekum. UmmZayd Giving Assistance To Those Who Call To The Authentic Sunnah Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah) said: 'Whoever realizes what the innovators have abandoned of the Sunnah and left behind and he clings to it, he is a person of the Sunnah and the Jamaa'ah. He should be followed, helped and protected. He is one of those whom the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) bequeathed should be looked after'[1] Sheikh Saaleh al Fawzaan (hafidha-hullaah) commented saying: that is [in the saying of the Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam)]: 'They are those upon that which I and my Companions are upon today' He (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised that one should be with them, with this Jamaa'ah, with this company of people, with this group; which is upon that which the Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Companions were upon. However, this requires two affairs: The First Affair Is: Knowledge; that we learn that which the Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Companions were upon. As for the Jaahil, he does not learn, whilst thinking that what the one in opposition is upon is what the Messenger was upon, when that is not the case. The Second Affair Is: To be firm upon that which the Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Companions were upon; because the one who traverses upon the sunnah will receive grief, trouble and intimidation from the people; but he must exercise patience and not turn away from the truth. He does not bargain (the truth) nor leaves anything of it; and for that reason it has been reported about the one who holds upon his Religion at the end of time, that he is like one holding onto a burning coal or prickles; due to what he will receive of hardship, grief and trouble from the people. So he requires patience.[2] [1]Source: Translated by Aboo Talhah Daawood Burbank (hafidha-hullaah) , Explanation of the Creed [2] Source: Ittihaaful Qaaree Bitta'liqaat Alaa Sharhis Sunnah Lil Imaam Barbahaaree, Vol2, page68-69 TROID
Bismillah [IslamCity] Young Marriage of `�ishah(R)
Young Marriage of `Âishah(R) - Sadly we currently see the efforts of the Christian missionary activity focused primarily on derailing Islam now more than any other period in history. Thus, we witness numerous travesties and parodies coming from them in their attempts to twist, manipulate and totally abuse historical and etymological facts. These polemics range from a variety of the utterly hilarious to the outright abusive and cruel. One such dishonest Christian missionary polemic has been the allegation of the young marriage of `Âishah(R) to the Prophet Muhammad(P). The missionaries try to accuse the Prophet of being a child molester, albeit in politically correct terms, due to the fact that `Âishah(R) was betrothed (zawaj) at the age of 6 years old and the marriage was consummated (nikâh) a few years after the marriage at 9 years old when she was in full puberty. The lapse of time between the zawaj and nikâh of `Âishah(R) clearly shows that her parents were waiting for her to reach puberty before her marriage was consummated. If it were not for the fact that some gullible Christians have been parroting the claims without understanding the reasons behind it, we would have not even bothered with a refutation. Such a claim is based only on conjecture and moral relativism, and not on fact. This article seeks to refute the allegation, insha'allah. Puberty And Young Marriage In Semitic Culture - The hilarity of the whole saga of Christian missionaries accusing the Prophet(P) of committing child molestation is that this contradicts the basic fact that a girl becomes a woman when she begins her menstruation cycle. The significance of menstruation that anyone with the slightest familiarity with physiology will tell you is that it is a sign that the girl is being prepared to become a mother. Women reach puberty at different ages ranging from 8-12 years old depending on genetics, race and environment. We read that There is little difference in the size of boys and girls until the age of ten, the growth spurt at puberty starts earlier in girls but lasts longer in boys.[1] We also read that The first signs of puberty occur around age 9 or 10 in girls but closer to 12 in boys[.][2] Women in warmer environments reach puberty at a much earlier age than those in cold environments. The average temperature of the country or province is considered the chief factor here, not only with regard to menstruation but as regards the whole of sexual development at puberty.[3] Marriage at the early years of puberty was acceptable in 7th century Arabia as it was the social norm in all Semitic cultures from the Israelites to the Arabs and all nations in between. According to Hâ-Talmûd Hâ-Bavlî, which the Jews regard as their oral Torah, Sanhedrin 76b clearly states that it is preferable that a woman be married when she has her first menses, and in Ketuvot 6a there are rules regarding sexual intercourse with girls who have not yet menstruated. This is further collaborated when Jim West, ThD, a Baptist minister, observes the following tradition of the Israelites: The wife was to be taken from within the larger family circle (usually at the outset of puberty or around the age of 13) in order to maintain the purity of the family line.[4] Puberty has always been a symbol of adulthood throughout history. Puberty is defined as the age or period at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction, in other eras of history, a rite or celebration of this landmark event was a part of the culture.[5] The renowned sexologists, R.E.L. Masters and Allan Edwards, in their study of Afro-Asian sexual expression states the following Today, in many parts of North Africa, Arabia, and India, girls are wedded and bedded between the ages of five and nine; and no self-respecting female remains unmarried beyond the age of puberty.[6] Were There Any Objections to the Marriage of the Prophet(P) to `Âishah(R)? The answer to this is no. There are absolutely no records from Muslim, secular, or any other historical sources which even implicitly display anything other than utter joy from all parties involved over this marriage. Nabia Abbott describes the marriage of `Âishah(R) to the Prophet(P) as follows. In no version is there any comment made on the disparity of the ages between Mohammed and Aishah or on the tender age of the bride who, at the most, could not have been over ten years old and who was still much enamoured with her play.[7] Even the well-known critical Orientalist, W. Montgomery Watt, said the following about the Prophet's moral character: From the standpoint of Muhammad's time, then, the allegations of treachery and sensuality cannot be maintained. His contemporaries did not find him morally defective in any way. On the contrary, some of the acts criticized by the modern Westerner show that Muhammad's standards were higher than those
Bismillah [IslamCity] The right to freedom By Dr Riffat Hassan Friday Feature Courtesy:http://www.dawn.com/2009/01/16/ed.htm#5
January 16, 2009 Friday Muharram 18, 1430 The right to freedom By Dr Riffat Hassan THE Quran is deeply concerned about liberating human beings from every kind of bondage. Recognising the human tendency toward dictatorship and despotism, the Quran says with clarity and emphasis in Surah 3: 79: “It is not conceivable that a human being unto whom God had granted revelation, and a sound judgment, and prophethood, should thereafter have said unto people, ‘Worship me beside God’; but rather (did he exhort them), ‘Become men of God by spreading the knowledge of the divine writ, and by your own deep study (thereof).’” The institution of human slavery is, of course, extremely important in the context of human freedom. Slavery was widely prevalent in the Arab world at the time of the advent of Islam and the Arab economy was based on it. Not only did the Quran insist that slaves be treated in a just and humane way, it continually urged the freeing of slaves. By laying down, in Surah 47:4 that prisoners of war were to be set free, “either by an act of grace or against ransom,” the Quran virtually abolished slavery since the majority of slaves — both men and women — were prisoners of war. Because the Quran does not state explicitly that slavery is abolished, it does not follow that it is to be continued, particularly in view of the numerous ways in which the Quran seeks to eliminate this absolute evil. A book which does not give a king or a prophet the right to command absolute obedience from other human beings could not possibly sanction slavery in any sense of the word. The greatest guarantee of personal freedom for a Muslim lies in the Quranic decree that no one other than God can limit human freedom and in the statement that “Judgment (as to what is right and what is wrong) rests with God alone” (12: 40) . As pointed out by an eminent Pakistani jurist, Khalid Ishaque, “The Quran gives to responsible dissent the status of a fundamental right. In exercise of their powers, therefore, neither the legislature nor the executive can demand unquestioning obedience... The Prophet (PBUH), even though he was the recipient of divine revelation, was required to consult Muslims in public affairs. Allah addressing the Prophet says: “...and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs. And... when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in Allah.” Since the principle of mutual consultation, shura, is binding, it is a Muslim’s fundamental right, as well as responsibility, to participate in as many aspects of community life as possible. The Quranic proclamation in Surah 2:256, “There shall be no coercion in matters of faith”, guarantees freedom of religion and worship. This means that, according to the Quran, non-Muslims living in Muslim territories have the freedom to follow their own faith and traditions without fear or harassment. A number of Quranic passages state clearly that the responsibility of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is to communicate the message of God and not to compel anyone to believe. The right to exercise free choice in matters of belief is unambiguously endorsed by the Quran, which also states clearly that God will judge human beings not on the basis of what they profess but on the basis of their belief and righteous conduct, as indicated in Surah 2:62 which states: “Verily, those who have attained faith (in this divine writ) as well as those who follow the Jewish faith and the Christian, and the Sabian — all who believe in God and the Last Day and do righteous deeds — shall have their reward with their Sustainer: and no fear need they have, and neither shall they grieve.” The Quran recognises the right to religious freedom not only in the case of other believers in God, but also in the case of non-believers in God (if they are not aggressing against Muslims). The right to freedom includes the right to be free to tell the truth. The Quranic term for truth is “Haq” which is also one of God’s most important attributes. Standing up for the truth is a right and a responsibility which a Muslim may not disclaim even in the face of the greatest danger or difficulty (Surah 4:135). While the Quran commands the believers to testify to the truth, it also instructs society not to harm persons so testifying (Surah 2:282). The writer is a scholar of Islam and Iqbal, teaching at the University of Louisville, US. rshas...@gwise.louisville.edu ABDUL WAHID OSMAN BELAL
Bismillah [IslamCity] Pakistan has world's largest WiMAX network - Will America catch up?
Pakistan has world's largest WiMAX network - Will America catch up?, wonders TMCnet http://techlahore. wordpress. com/2008/ 12/14/pakistan- has-worlds- largest-wimax- network-will- america-catch- up-wonders- tmcnet/ Posted in Economy, Education, Infrastructure, Living in Pakistan, SW Industry, Telecom, innovation by techlahore on December 14th, 2008 Doesn't that headline just put a smile on your face? You're not the only one. It's great to see that the significant human effort augmented by billions of dollars invested in Pakistan's IT infrastructure and skill-development are bearing tangible fruit. There are several areas where Pakistan is leading the pack already, and others where it is threatening to. Pakistan is the most connected country in South Asia, with the highest teledensity Pakistan's communications costs are lower than any other country in the region Pakistan has the world's largest biometric database (NADRA); this system (not the data) is now being provided to allied countries Pakistan has the world's largest WiMAX network Pakistan has one of the world's most aggressive Fibre-to-the- Home (FTTH) rollouts Pakistan has one of the highest rates of cellular connectivity growth in the world (According to PTA 2007's report the rate of growth in Pakistan's mobile sector is fourth highest in the world) Pakistan was the winner of the 2007 GSM industry association award The US is importing UAVs designed and built in Pakistan to protect America's borders With WLL (CDMA), WiMAX, GSM and FTTH, Pakistan is pretty much leading the pack in terms of diversity and breadth of connectivity According to Gartner, Pakistan is a first category offshoring location; this ranking has grown by leaps and bounds Pakistani companies won several awards at Asia's APICTA startup/innovation conference and were considered the most interesting and cutting edge in Asia The world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional is a Pakistani and so if the world's youngest Cisco CCNA professional Pakistani students excelled in MIT's global software talent competition Citations of Pakistani scientific publications are rising sharply Over two dozen Pakistani scientists are working on the Large Hadron Collider; the grandest experiment in the history of Physics And I tire listing all of these out… there are so many more. The point is that the Pakistani IT industry is rapidly developing and this is most definitely an area where significant progress is being made, damning all the torpedoes and naysayers. Pretty exciting on its own, right? But progress in IT doesn't just mean progress in IT. It means a vibrant economy, better healthcare through Telemedicine, increased efficiency in government through record automation (e.g. land records project), a more effective defence, increased outreach for higher education and much more. Technology is a transformational vehicle for our society. And we're just now starting to see the impact. Many times, progress in specific areas will appear slow, but in part that is explained by the exponential curves normally associated with technology adoption. When you start small, high growth rates aren't 'visible on the ground' for the first few months or years because the overall numbers remain small. But this changes when you hit the knee of the curve, at which point things are fundamentally transformed and are altered for ever. In Pakistan, these transformations have occurred in many areas already, and will continue to occur in numerous others. Frankly, I just consider myself lucky to be around to watch the awesome progress unfold! __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Zionist Hoaxes - Which refuse to die
Zionist Hoaxes - Which refuse to die I am not talking about the hoaxes such as - G-d promised Palestine to Jews or the Jewish holocaust or the Al-Qaeda - but that Osama Bin Laden is still alive and planning an event bigger than 9/11. Today, the Jewish controlled CNN posted a news item on its website, saying: Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has apparently released a new audio message calling for a Jihad, or holy war, against Israel for its Gaza campaign. The message is an invitation from bin Laden to take part in Jihad to stop aggression against Gaza.The audio message was posted on a radical Islamist website known for posting statements from bin Laden. CNN could not independently confirm the authenticity of the message, but the speaker's voice was similar to recordings that bin Laden has made in the past. - Which have been proven to be fake!! Now, several sources have long claimed Osama Bin Laden to be dead. For example: Pakistan's former president, General Pervez Musharraf, in early 2002 said: I think Osama bin Laden is most likely dead because he has been unable to get treatment for his kidney disease. Osama bin Laden is probably dead, but former Taliban leader Mullah Omar is alive, Kabul's US-puppet president Hamid Karzai was reported by CNN on October 7, 2002. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation's counter-terrorism chief, Dale Watson, says he thinks Osama bin Laden is probably dead - reported by Jewish owned BBC on July 18, 2002. CNN reported on October 26, 2002 - The editor-in-chief of a London-based Arab news magazine said a purported will it published Saturday was written late last year (2001) by Osama bin Laden, and shows he's dying or he's going to die soon. According to World Tribune: Israeli sources said Israel and the United States assess that Bin Laden probably died in the U.S. military campaign in Afghanistan in December. They said the emergence of new messages by Bin Laden are probably fabrications. Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has apparently released a new audio message calling for a jihad, or holy war, against Israel for its Gaza campaign Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has apparently released a new audio message calling for a jihad, or holy war, against Israel for its Gaza campaign
Bismillah [IslamCity] A thought
As Salaamu Alaikum
A THOUGHT
OUR EARS THAT HEAR WITHOUT ANY CRACKLE
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Allah has created our ears perfectly just like our eyes. Imagine a stereo, for
instance. Even if you turn on the best of stereos, you hear some crackling and
hissing sounds. Radio channels often become mixed up. Right now, don’t talk but
just listen! Do you hear any hissing? Your ears never produce any. You hear the
sounds marvellously clearly. Well don’t you think that your ears could also
have produced crackling just like stereos? Allah has created our ears perfectly
and we are able to hear the sounds around us without experiencing any
distortion.
Allah has created our ears in such a way that we are unable to hear certain
sounds that would disturb us. The blood in our body, for instance, flows very
fast and it makes a lot of noise during its circulation. However, our ears do
not hear the noise that it makes. Our planet also produces quite a strong noise
while it spins. Nevertheless, Allah has created our ears so ideally that we
don't hear this noise. Allah is very caring towards us. This is the reason why,
throughout our lives, He doesn’t let us hear noises that will disturb us.
This is why we have to thank Allah for His benevolence.
~ HAROUN YAHYA ~
PoEtEsS
Praise your struggles for they surprise you with many rewards…Zohra Moosa
(Deaf Poet)
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
(i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone
astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy
Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in
His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites
(men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: I
am one of the Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: By Allah, if
Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of
camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, Whoever
calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who
follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all.
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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http://www.prophetmuhammadforall.org
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Sameh Habeeb's blog: daily updates from a journalist inside Gaza.
The Gaza Strip: The Untold Story. Daily blog from a 24 year old journalist inside Gaza. http://gazatoday.blogspot.com/ __ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/
Bismillah [IslamCity] Health Tips
HEALTH TIPs
Ablution prevents skin diseases: The prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him)
said, “whoever performed ablution “properly” his wrong doings will come out of
his body till they come out from under his limb-nails” [Muslim].
He also said “Verily, on the Judgment day, My nation (Muslims) will come fair
and surrounded by lights as a result of ablution, whoever, became able to
prolong the retaining of ablution should do” [Sahihs].
After a microscopic investigation to a microbe plant for those who regularly
performing ablution and those who are not regularly performing it, the modern
science confirmed that the noses of those who perform ablution regularly
remained clean, pure and empty from any microbes. Therefore, the microbe plants
established for them, appeared clean and empty from any microbe. Whereas, the
microbic plants of those who do not perform ablution exposed a huge amount of
different types of harmful microbes such as cluster microbes, rosary microbes
which spread quickly and organic microbes which cause many kinds of diseases.
Some cases of self poisoning results from the harmful microbes which stays in
the nose cavity. These microbes enter into the digestive system and the blood
circulation and create inflammations and diseases. Therefore, Islam, asked
Muslims to inhate water into the nose three times during each ablution.
As far as the rinsing-out the mouth is concerned it is proven that it protects
mouth and throats from inflammations, gingivitis and teeth decay and erosion by
removing the remaining of food. It is medically confirmed that 90% of those who
lose their teeth, they face this because they don’t clean their mouth teeth.
The pus material and the rottenness get mixed with the slaver and food. The
stomach and the digestive system suck them. Then they get distributed to
different parts of the body by the help of blood, consequently it causes many
types of disease. It is proved that the rinsing-out of mouth strengthens some
muscles of the face and makes the face circled. Rather, the sport teachers
mention this fact because they concentrate on the big muscles of the body.
Washing of hands and legs also is very useful. It removes dust, germs and
cleans the body from oily materials which come out through the skin glands. It
also eliminates sweating. It is medically proved that microbes cannot attack
human skin unless he neglects its cleaning. If man does not clean his body
regularly then various harmful secretions remains on the surface of the skin
and create severe scratching in addition it also becomes a fertile plant of
microbes. Unclean fingers nails scratch and injure the skin and open entries to
the microbes.
Therefore, ablution helps cleaning the body regularly. Bacteriology scientists
who examined Bacteria and funguses which can be transferred to the mouth and
nose. Therefore, hands should be cleaned properly before cleaning other parts
of the body.
This has already been explained by the prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) who
said, “When a person wakes up from sleeping, he should not dip his hand into
the vessel (food – water) before washing it thrice.”
It is also found that blood circulation at limbs is weaker because they are far
from the center of blood pumping (the heart). Therefore, its washing will be a
kind of a massage which helps to activate the blood circulation at these remote
areas of the body consequently makes the person more vigorous.
All these show the value of ablution that a Muslim performs. (Scientific
Miracles in Islam and Sunna Nabaweya)
Dr. Ahmed Shawqi Ibraheem the member of the Royal Medical Association in London
and the consultant of International and heart diseases says that scientists
came to know that the fall of the light in the water during ablution and also
on the dots of water on the body gives birth to negative Ions and reduces the
positive Ions and consequently it relaxes the nervous and muscles pain as well
as tension and anxiety. This fact is confirmed also by an American scientist
who says: “water has a magic effect Even the dazzle of water on face and hands
– he means ablution – is the best means of achieving relaxation and eliminating
tension.
Source: Radio Islam
PoEtEsS
Praise your struggles for they surprise you with many rewards…Zohra Moosa
(Deaf Poet)
***
{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
(i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone
astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy
Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My Lord is Allah (believes in
His Oneness), and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and]
Bismillah [IslamCity] Interest-Free Student Loans VOTE AGAIN TODAY...AND EVERYDAY!!!!
Assalam-o-Alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu, Asalaamu alaikum Everyone, I hope all of you are doing well inshallah. A few MBA students from Waterloo have made it to RBC's innovator challenge. They have made the case for RBC to start providing Shariah-Compliant student loans for Muslim students. I mailed a while ago about this challenge and I am glad to announce that Alhamdulilah they have made it to the Top-5 list and now need your voting to win the competition. If they win, they will be able to present the idea to the RBC executives and there by increase the chances of this type of student loan becoming available to the future Muslim students. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN VOTE ONCE EVERYDAY UNTIL JANUARY 21, SO PLEASE VOTE EVERYDAY TO SUPPORT OUR TEAM INSHaLLAH. Please take the next 30 seconds to vote for Team 3 in the link below. http://www.rbc.com/innovator/voting.html To understand the importance of this issue please read the following two verses from the Quran: O you who believe! Leave that which remains upon you from riba (interest/usury), if indeed you are believers. If you do not, then take the notice of war from Allah and His Messenger. . ( Al-Baqarah 278) And help you one another upon righteousness and fear of Allah and do not help one another upon sin and transgression ( Al Maidah:2) Take care JazakAllahu Khairan, Wassalam,
Bismillah [IslamCity] virtues of Surah Al-Ikhlas
Abu Sa'eed al-Khudree radhiAllah anhu stated in a narration collected by Bukhari, that on one occasion The Messenger of Allah (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) asked his Companions radhiAllah anhum: “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 Messenger of Allah (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) '' Allah Apostle (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) 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.” [Sahih al-Bukhari] __ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/
Bismillah [IslamCity] Muslim TV News channels to watch online
All Muslim TV channels online, including some news channels, maybe useful for those abroad: http://www.muslimco.com/
Bismillah [IslamCity] Jewish editor sacked for publishing article
Jewish editor sacked for publishing article This article was sent to Debbie Ducro, an American-Jewish journalist with the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle. She published it, and was fired the next day. Quest for justice By Judith Stone I am a Jew. I was a participant in the Rally for the Right of Return to Palestine. It was the right thing to do. I've heard about the European holocaust against the Jews since I was a small child. I've visited the memorials in Washington, DC and Jerusalem dedicated to Jewish lives lost and I've cried at the recognition to what level of atrocity mankind is capable of sinking. Where are the Jews of conscience? No righteous malice can be held against the survivors of Hitler's holocaust. These fragments of humanity were in no position to make choices beyond that of personal survival. We must not forget that being a survivor or a co-religionist of the victims of the European Holocaust does not grant dispensation from abiding by the rules of humanity. Never again as a motto, rings hollow when it means never again to us alone. My generation was raised being led to believe that the biblical land was a vast desert inhabited by a handful of impoverished Palestinians living with their camels and eking out a living in the sand. The arrival of the Jews was touted as a tremendous benefit to these desert dwellers. Golda Meir even assured us that there is no Palestinian problem. We know now this picture wasn't as it was painted. Palestine was a land filled with people who called it home. There were thriving towns and villages, schools and hospitals. There were Jews, Christians and Muslims. In fact, prior to the occupation, Jews represented a mere seven per cent of the population and owned three per cent of the land. Taking the blinders off for a moment, I see a second atrocity perpetuated by the very people who should be exquisitely sensitive to the suffering of others. These people knew what it felt like to be ordered out of your home at gun point and forced to march into the night to unknown destinations or face execution on the spot. The people who displaced the Palestinians knew first hand what it means to watch your home in flames, to surrender everything dear to your heart at a moment's notice. Bulldozers levelled hundreds of villages, along with the remains of the village inhabitants, the old and the young. This was nothing new to the world. Poland is a vast graveyard of the Jews of Europe. Israel is the final resting place of the massacred Palestinian people. A short distance from the memorial to the Jewish children lost to the holocaust in Europe there is a levelled parking lot. Under this parking lot is what's left of a once flourishing village and the bodies of men, women and children whose only crime was taking up needed space and not leaving graciously. This particular burial marker reads: Public Parking. I've talked with Palestinians. I have yet to meet a Palestinian who hasn't lost a member of their family to the Israeli Shoah, nor a Palestinian who cannot name a relative or friend languishing under inhumane conditions in an Israeli prison. Time and time again, Israel is cited for human rights violations to no avail. On a recent trip to Israel, I visited the refugee camps inhabited by a people who have waited 52 years in these 'temporary' camps to go home. Every Palestinian grandparent can tell you the name of their village, their street, and where the olive trees were planted. Their grandchildren may never have been home, but they can tell you where their great-grandfather lies buried and where the village well stood. The press has fostered the portrait of the Palestinian terrorist. But the victims who rose up against human indignity in the Warsaw Ghetto are called heroes. Those who lost their lives are called martyrs. The Palestinian who tosses a rock in desperation is a terrorist. Two years ago I drove through Palestine and watched intricate sprinkler systems watering lush green lawns of Zionist settlers in their new condominium complexes, surrounded by armed guards and barbed wire in the midst of a Palestinian community where there was not adequate water to drink and the surrounding fields were sandy and dry. University professor Moshe Zimmerman reported in the Jerusalem Post (30 April, 1995), The [Jewish] children of Hebron are just like Hitler's youth. We Jews are suing for restitution, lost wages, compensation for homes, land, slave labour and back wages in Europe. Am I a traitor of a Jew for supporting the right of return of the Palestinian refugees to their birthplace and compensation for what was taken that cannot be returned? The Jewish dead cannot be brought back to life and neither can the Palestinian massacred be resurrected. David Ben Gurion said, Let us not ignore the truth among ourselves...politically, we are the aggressors and they defend themselves...The country is theirs,
