Bismillah [IslamCity] Somalia: Israel Goods in Somalia causes Cancer, warns Saudi Arabia Government
Somalia: Israel Goods that causes Cancer that is used in Somalia The Government of Saudi Arabia warned Somalia to avoid Foods and Goods from Israel that causes cancer. Dowladda Boqortooyada Saudi Arabia oo ka digtay Raashin laga qaadayo Cudurka Cancer-ka oo Israa'iil ay u soo dirtay Soomaaliya. Posted: 8/21/2008 11:08:00 PM Shabelle: JIDDAH Dowlada Sucuudiga ayaa uga digtay Somalia in ladoonayo in lasoo galiyo Badeeco sumeysan oo laga qaadayo cudurka Cancer-k gudaha dalka taasi oo lagu soo sameeyay dalka Israa’iil. Wasaaradda ganacsiga ee sucuudiga ayaa maanta sheegtay in Israa’iil ay soo marsiineyso badeecadahani wadamada Djibouti iyo Yemen si loosoo galiyo Somalia. badeecadahani ayaaa waxaa kamid ah Sunta lagula dagaalamo cayayaanka, waxyabo loo adeegsado bacriminta beeraha, waxyaabaha ay caruurtu kuciyaaraan, Barafuuno, Sigaar, cabitaano gasacadeysan iyo waxyaabo macmacaan kasameysan oo dhamantood sababi kara cudurka Cancer-ka. Waxa ay dowlada Sucuudiga kacodsatay ganacsatada Soomaaliyeed inay iska ilaaliyaan alaabahaasi isla markaana dadkooda ay ka ilaaliyaan waxyeelada ay geysan karto badeecadaasi. Sarkaal sare oo u hadlay dowlada dalka israa’iil oo diiday in magaciisa uu sheego ayaa kutilmaamay hadalka kasoo yeeray Saudi Arabia inuu yahay mid been abuur ah oo sucuudigu uu doonayo inuu kaga faaideysto xiriir xumada kala dhaxeysa Israa’iil in dacaayad ay kaga fidiso Israa’iil. Hadalka kasoo baxay Wasaaradda Ganacsiga ee wadanka Boqortooyada Saudi Arabia ayaa kusoo beegmaya xilli dhowaan mas’uuliyiin katirsan dowladda Federaalka ay fasaxeen raashiin qurmay oo aan u wanaagsaneyn inuu bani’aadamka isticmaalo kaasi oo laga soo bixiyay dekedda weyn ee Muqdisho xilli ay horeyna u sheegtay wasaaradda Gaadiidka Cirka iyo Dhulka in raashiinkaasi baaritaan lagu sameyn doono oo guddi loosaarayo, waxaana laga bixiyay dekedda iyadoon wax war ah kasoo bixin wasaraddaasi. Shebelle Media Network - Source of Somalia News Muslims "must" unite all over the World and pray for the appearance of al Mahdi (r.a.) the Saviour of mankind the descendent of Prophet Muhammed s.a.w. __ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/
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Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Reciting Quran while leaning
Aqsa, do you have a good hadith to post? Irfan - Original Message - From: Aqsa Jihad Fisabeelillah* To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 1:53 AM Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Reciting Quran while leaning Bismillah Hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu Menstrual Periods Bukhari :: Book 1 :: Volume 6 :: Hadith 296 Narrated 'Aisha: The Prophet used to lean on my lap and recite Qur'an while I was in menses. -- Surah Isra 17 verse 80 Say: "O my Lord! let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honor and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honor; and grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid (me)." Ameen Transliteration :Wa qur rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqiw wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqiw wa-j'al li mil ladunka sulta_nan nasira_(n). Al-Tirmidhi HadithHadith 2482 Narrated by AbuHurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) used to say, " O Allah, grant me benefit in what Thou hast taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. I seek refuge in Allah from the state of those who go to Hell." Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a tradition whose isnad is gharib. Ameen
Bismillah [IslamCity] We Salute you
We salute you [ 22/08/2008 - 11:32 PM ] By Khalid Amayreh in al-Khalil (Hebron) As I write these words, two boats with some 46 peace activists from many nationalities onboard are sailing from Cyprus to the Gaza Strip in a symbolic effort to break Israel's cruel blockade of the coastal Palestinian territory. The Free Gaza Movement, the organizer of the bold mission, includes people from various religious and cultural backgrounds who are united in their dedication to the cause of freedom for the estimated 1.5 million Gazans, thoroughly tormented by a nearly hermetic blockade that has effectively reduced the originally impoverished enclave to a virtual concentration camp. Among the people taking part in this brave endeavor are an 81-year-old Catholic nun and the sister of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as well as Muslim, Jewish and Christian activists. If all goes well, the two boats, "SS Liberty" and " SS Free Gaza" will deliver urgently-needed medicine and other humanitarian aid to the children of Gaza. Hundreds of Gaza children and other civilians have died due to the acute shortage of medicine and food resulting from the year-long siege. Israel, which is obviously embarrassed by the publicity surrounding the humanitarian mission, has threatened to violently prevent the two boats from reaching Gaza. Some Israeli officials have even hinted at the possibility of using violence against the two boats. Israel has not stopped telling the world that it no longer occupies Gaza. However, this claim is obviously a scandalous lie since the Israeli occupation continues to exercise tight control over the Gaza Strip's sea, air and border crossings. There is no doubt that the continuation of the Gaza siege is a stigma of shame on the conscience of humanity as a whole. It is a stigma of shame upon the United States which shamelessly conspires with Israel to savage and torment these innocent Palestinians whose only "crime" is their audacity to elect a government that rulers of Tel Aviv and Washington don't like. It is also a stigma of shame upon the states of Europe who are watching passively a predator state gang up on helpless civilians very much like the Nazi Third Reich did nearly seven decades ago. But the greatest shame falls upon Arab countries, especially Egypt, which is effectively complementing the Israeli siege of the shut-in Gazans by refusing to open the Rafah border crossing to allow them to buy food and medicine as well as travel abroad. I really can't understand how we, Arabs and Muslims, can blame Israel, a cruel and criminal state that would like to see Palestinians wiped off from the face of earth, while a so-called brotherly Arab country is closing the borders in the face of thousands of desperate Palestinians seeking urgently needed health care. Indeed, I want to ask the Egyptian leadership how many Palestinians must die before Egypt will listen to the helpless cries of the starving and dying Gazans?. Shame on you. We salute you To these brave men and women onboard "SS Liberty" and "Free Gaza", I would like to say the following. I salute you for your courage, humanness and self-abnegation. You undoubtedly represent a point of light in a world overwhelmed by darkness. Your selfless efforts on behalf of the oppressed men, women and children of Gaza show that there are still brave men and women in this world who wouldn't give in to brut power. I salute that elderly nun, Anne Montgomery, of the religious Order of the Sacred Heart, for her brave determination to take part in this challenging and dangerous mission, despite her old age. I salute broadcaster and journalist Lauren Booth for demonstrating that journalism is not a "morally neutral job" and that true journalists must also be true human beings who should take a pro-active stance for justice. I salute Jeff Halper the Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICHAD) who by taking part in this sublime endeavor is making an important statement, namely that there are Jews in this world who don't support Israel's Nazi-like repression of the Palestinian people and that starving and savaging innocent civilians for political reasons is incompatible with true Jewish morality. I salute Greek MP Tasos Kourakis who has voiced a determination "to break the wall of silence surrounding Gaza" by exposing the scandalous siege of a people Israel is trying to crush for wanting to be free. I salute Dr. Paul Larudee, a co-founder of the Free Gaza mission for his fearless, unflinching determination to carry out this daunting task despite all the threats and intimidation coming from Israel. I salu
Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Bridegroom needed
Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu , Alhamdulilaahi wa salatu wa salamu ala nabiyana muhammad wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa man walaa. After this preamble , Allah, the Exalted, says: "... and whatever you do of good deeds, truly, Allah knows it well.'' (2:215) "And whatever good you do, (be sure) Allah knows it.'' (2:197) "So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), shall see it.'' (99:7) "Whosoever does a good deed, it is for his ownself...'' (45:15) 121. Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother (Muslim) with a cheerful face". [Muslim]. We should not condemn straight those who are looking for a husband for this orphan girl. There might be practical issues involved , such as knowing this individual ,which is hard in the case of a foreigner , and they want to be sure that they know the one who will marry this orphan . Let us see the good things in other people's actions , and not call everything "haram" , there might be some reason , and i belief that if there is someone "a foreigner " known to them because of his "character and good deeds " and he asked for her hand they will favour him . I hope that these people would understand the sincere concerns of brother Mahmood Tahir , who wanted not to generalize this issue "everywhere " for it is MUSLIMS are ONE UMMAH.(ONE BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD EVERYWHERE!). Let us remmember and understand that the issue is helping an orphan , and helping her by getting married with someone known to her Wali , who is a muslim and of good character and manners (Pious), adult , and able to establish a family is the central issue . Wallahu waliyu tawfiq , wa salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu , your brother in islam , Said "Abu Abdallah" "Foreigner" --- On Wed, 8/20/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Bridegroom needed To: "eGroup For Muslims Around The World" Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 2:29 PM As Salaam to you all, My dear Brothers and Sisters, what has Islam come to when one reads that other intentional Muslim bridegrooms from other countries are 'unacceptable' to this Muslima and especiall one's who are 'foreigners' ? It only helps non-believers to say that Islam does not exist except within the outward appearance of the individuals. However, is it not a fact that we have lost our way since the death of our beloved Prophet (pbuh)? There are plenty of strong and good Hadith, where the Prophet (pbuh) asked for the hand of a Muslima for someone else who may have been ugly or deformed, yet they married their daughters to them. How little faith we have today in what is right within Islam? Wa Salaam Mahmood Tahir --- On Fri, 8/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] com <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] com <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Bridegroom needed To: "eGroup For Muslims Around The World" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ps.com> Date: Friday, August 17, 2007, 11:47 AM Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:09:23 +0600 To: Bashirmahmudellias@ hotmail.com From: Bashir Mahmud Ellias Subject: Bridegroom needed Bridegroom needed for this orphan girl She lives with her step father's family in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 1. Name- Shamima Akter (Seema). She has born in a noble muslim family. Her grandfather (still alive) Siddiqur Rahman Mollah is a well-known person in the whole Daudkandi Upzilla & a some kind of landlord.. She lived in the village till S.S.C. Presently she is living at Dhaka for her graduation. 2. Father’s name- (Late) Md. Shafiqur Rahman Mollah (tota). He was a graduate & an officer of Janata Bank. He died of jaundice when seema was 02 yrs old. According to the people, he was an excellent guy both physically & morally. 3. Mother’s name- khandaker Mala Begum. Presently working as an officer of Janata Bank. 4. Brothers & sisters- She is the only child of her late father & she had one step brother & one step sister.. 4. Present address- Sanarpar, Dhaka. (near Shanir akhra). Her mom had a two stored building here & she had written down one floor for seema. 5. Uncle- She had six paternal uncle, all of them are highly educated & established in different fields & also resided in Dhaka. Her three aunties also settled in Dhaka. 6. Birth place- Vaaor khola, Daudkandi, Comilla. 7. Religion- Islam (sunni), 8. nationality- Bangladeshi by birth. 9. age- 25 yrs 10. Figure- slim, tall 11. Educational qualification- B..A.(hons)- islamic studies- 4th year examinee- sep/2008 (Bridegroom necessarily should be generous, sympet
Bismillah [IslamCity] [QURAN - Part 3] Easy Method to complete the recitation of the Qur'an in a Month
AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS P.O.Box 1106 Kroonstad,South Africa, 9500 Tel no.: 27-56 -2124604 / Mobile no: 083 477 3786/ Fax no: 086 602 9424 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]web-site: www.everymuslim.net [QURAN - Part 3] Easy Method to complete the recitation of the Qur'an in a Month Ramadhan is the month of the Qura'an. Do you want to finish reading the Glorious Qur'an this Ramadhan Insha-Allah ? All one has to do is to read around 4.5 pages after each salaah. 4.5 X 5 salaahs a day X 30 days = 604 pages(approximately the number of pages in the Qur'an ) I never knew it was that easy to read the whole Quran each month, by spending few minutes after each salaah, AND WHAT AN INVESTMENT !!! and if one, wants to complete the recitation of the Glorious Qur'an once every two months, recite just 2 pages after each salaah. Each letter one reads counts 10 hasanat; what about a word ?? what about a line ?? what about a page ?? what about a juz??? what about the whole Qur'an ??..?? May we gather courage and strength to increase our recitation of the Qur'an in the month of Ramadhan. PART 4 TO FOLLOW... Courtesy: AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS ( www.everymuslim.net ) AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS Visit our web-site: www.everymuslim.net e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bismillah [IslamCity] Fw: Finally its here! We are now taking orders for Islam Box
--- On Thu, 8/21/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Finally its here! We are now taking orders for Islam Box To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:29 PM Dear viewer of Islam Box, Insha Allah this reaches you all in the best of health and highest Iman. With the blessing of Allah (swt), Islam Box has finally been launched in United States, Canada and United Kingdom. This gives an opportunity to Muslim Ummah living in these countries to fully enjoy the blessed month of Ramadhaan. You and your family will be able to watch five daily prayers and traweah prayers Live from Masjid AlHaram and Masjid AlNabawee, learn about our beautiful religion by listening to lectures of great scholars of our time, ask these scholars any question about jurisprudence in Live question and answer sessions, sooth yourselves by listening to Quran recitation by top Qarees of the world and much more. Basically this is a must have device for every Muslim family!! Islam Box is capable to stream unlimited TV and Radio stations to your Television Set in your living room, however during the launch period you will be able to view 20 Islamic TV stations and over 15 Islamic Radio stations from around the world. As you know that Islamic Media is building at a remarkable rate mashaAllah and Islam Box is already planning to double the number of channels by end of this year. We will soon inshaAllah launch the Islam Box for every part of the world. For the time being, those other than these three countries should have patience and continue to enjoy our web based service. Another service we are planning to introduce very soon is Video on demand through which you will be able to watch your favorite shows on your TV Set through Islam Box in your own time whether it is a Fajr prayer from Masjid AlHaram or Masjid AlNabwee, a beautiful documentary about Allah (swt) creation, Children's cartoon, youth program or a talk by inspirational speaker, all would be available at a touch of a button. Ordering Islam Box is easy; sign up at www.islambox.com (your old account details on www.islambox.tv won't work), you will receive an activation email from us in your mail box, click on an activation link provided in the email, it will take you back to Islam Box website, order an appropriate package and we will contact you within a day regarding your order. We would sincerely like to thank those of you, who have helped us either by donating, voluntarily subscribing to Islam Box for our low bandwidth service, we also would like to thank those brothers and sisters who promoted this platform either by letting people know or by any other way; your support and prayers has made it possible to shape this idea into reality. May Allah forgive us all during the blessed month of Ramadhaan. JazakAllah, Islam Box
Bismillah [IslamCity] Welcome O Month of Sha'baan
In the Name of Almighty Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Assalamualaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu "Allahumma Bariek lana Fie Rajab wa Sha'baan Wa baliegna Ramadan". Wa Ba'd: Ummatal Muslimeen! All Praise and All Glory is due only to Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala Who created man, and taught him how to speak, and He created the sun and the moon with a set purpose, that you may know the number of years and the detail of time. And He distinguished certain months over others; so He honoured the month of Rajab and Sha'baan, and He caused the month of Sha'baan to between the two great months of Rajab and Ramadan.There has been a tendency among Muslims to celebrate the 15th of Sha'baan to commemorate the revelation of verse 142 of Surah Al-Baqara as well as the night of Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala's Mercy and Muhabbat that falls on this very special night. This is the Night of Destiny - our lives are prolonged or shortened and rewards and sustenance from Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala are distributed. Verse 142 of Surah Al-Baqara speaks about the changing of the Qiblah or direction for Salaat from Jerusalem to the Holy Ka'bah in Makkah: "The fools among the people will say: What has turned them fom the Qiblah to which they were used? Say: To Allah belong both the East and the West. He guides whom He will to a Way that is straight." The majority of Muslim historians are of the opinion that this incident took place during the month of Sha'baan. At the time in question mainly the Bani Isra'il were of the opinion that our Beloved Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam and the religion of Islam would be just another one of the schools within Judaism, since he preached a pure monotheism and prayed facing towards Jerusalem. But Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala willed to put an end to this speculation at the appropriate time. Coincidentally, our Beloved Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam had the very strong desire to pray facing towards the Ka'bah. The desire for this change was so intense but being a messenger he could not pray openly for the change. Knowing what was in his heart and how he yearned for this change, Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala revealed verse 144 of Surah Al-Baqara to His Beloved Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam: "We see thee turning of thy face for guidance to the heavens. Now We shall turn thee to a Qiblah that shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque. Wherever you are , turn your faces in that direction. The People of the Book know well that that is the truth from their Lord. Nor is Allah unmindful of what they do." Fa ya Ayyuhal Muslimeen! This beautiful verse itself speaks of this desire of our Beloved Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam for the change which he had not expressed to anyone. Yet Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala answered his wishes. When our Beloved Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam was praying towards Jerusalem it was not to please the Yahood or the Nasara; as a matter of fact, he was only obeying the Divine Orders of his Glorious Creator and Sustainer. We know from history that Salaat was prescribed during the Makkan period. Sayyidina Jibra'eel Amin Alayhis Salatu Wasallam came to stipulate the times for prayer and to teach our Beloved Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam how to pray. He had to follow the movements of Sayyidina Jibra'eel Amin Alayhis Salatu Wasallam and the direction that Sayyidina Jibra'eel Amin Alayhis Salatu Wasallam faced at the time was towards Bayt al-Maqdis in Jerusalem. The claim that our Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam only wanted to attract followers is unwarranted. If that were the intention he should have faced the Ka'bah to meet the wishes of the Quraysh who held the Ka'bah as the most sacred place of worship. The great desire of our Beloved Nabee Sallallahoo Alayhi Wasallam to pray towards the Ka'bah was manifested in his prayer when he positioned the Ka'bah between himself and Bayt al-Maqdis in Jerusalem. But to do so after his Hijrah to Madinah al-Munawwara was impossible and he was subconsciously probing for some indication to pray in the direction of the Ka'bah so Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala revealed verse 144 of Surah Al-Baqara with the instruction to change the Qiblah. The change of direction from Jerusalem to Makkah does not mean in any way whatsoever that Muslims should forget Bait al-Maqdis as a sacred place. The Holy and Noble Qur'an confirms that Bait al-Maqdis is not to be abandoned for Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala declares: "And never would Allah make your faith of no effect." O Ummatal Qur'an! When the Qiblah was changed the Muslims thought that the prayers of those who died prior to the change would not be accepted so Almighty Allah Subahanahoo Wata'ala revealed the verse to assure them that He will accept all their prayers.This serves to illustrate the sacredness
Bismillah [IslamCity] Muslim sprinter wins Olympic sprint dressed head to toe in hijab
Muslim sprinter wins Olympic sprint dressed head to toe in hijab By Niall Firth Sprinters have long been squeezing their muscular frames into the most eye-wateringly skimpy, tight and revealing costumes imaginable. But one female athlete at this year's Olympics is bucking the trend for bulging lycra and naked torsos. In 2004, Bahrain's Ruqaya Al Ghasara, a devout Muslim, was the first athlete to ever take part in an Olympics wearing a hijab. Bahrain's Roqaya Al-Gassra powers to victory in her 200m sprint heat today Today, Al Ghasara won her heat of the women's 200m sprint at the Bird's Nest stadium - despite being clothed head to foot. Al Ghasara finished first followed by France's Muriel Hurtis-Houairi and Sri Lanka's Susanthika Jayasinghe. Admittedly, Al Ghasara 's hijab is a rather sportier version of the traditional dress. Clinging to her body as she powers down the track the hijab completely covers her head, arms and legs. Known as a Hijood - or hijab combined with a sports hood - the costume was specially designed for Al Ghasara by an Australian sports clothing company. It allows Muslim athletes to compete while still adhering to the strict modesty required of their faith. Al-Gassra prays as she celebrates winning her 200m heat Al Ghasara, who was the Bahrain flag-bearer at last week's opening ceremony, jas said the Hijood has improved her performance. 'It's great to finally have a high performance outfit that allows me to combine my need for modesty with a design made from breathable, moisture-controlled fabric," she said. 'It's definitely helped me to improve my times being able to wear something so comfortable and I'm sure it will help me to give my best performance at Beijing. 'I hope that my wearing the hijood sports top will inspire other women to see that modesty or religious beliefs don't have to be a barrier to participating in competitive sports.' In 2004 Al Ghasara defied objections from fundamentalists in her village to take part in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, running in the 100 metres. And in 2006 she won the women's 200m final at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, making her the first Bahraini-born athlete to win a major international athletics gold medal. <>
Bismillah [IslamCity] Invitation to Houston Masjid Imams to Respect Freedom of Religion Rights
From: Curtis Sharif <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Invitation to Houston Masjid Imams to Stop Forbidding Prayer To: "Houston Masjid Imams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008, 5:49 PM l-Imran (The Family of Imran) 3:104 Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong: They are the ones to attain felicity. Bismillah, As Salaam Alaikum, Brother Imams, This is an invitation to the Houston Masjid of Al-Islam / Mercy Community Center Imams to start respecting the Islamic Human Right , and the United States Constituional rights of Freedom of Religion.Your continuing practice of forbidding prayer at, and denying equal access to, worship in Allah's House of Worship is an ongoing oppression of those rights. These are inalienable rights that have been endowed by our Creator, Allah. Allah Guarantees every individual the right to fully and freely practice their religion, free of any barriers or obstacles. The universal principles and practices of Islam throughout the centuries reflect this, as evidenced by the Call to Prayer, an open, public invitation to all to join the congregational prayer. What then is your Islamic justification for repeatedly giving the Call to prayer, and then, contrary to the Commands of Allah, blocking worshippers access to that very same prayer service? This is an invitation to you to permit equal access to the Worship of Allah, in the same way it is permitted in Masjid Haram, The Prophet's Mosque, and other masajids all over the world. With tomorrow's Jummah, you have the opportunity for you to end, or extend, according to your will, the Houston Masjid's continuing, decades long practices, of dictatorial punishment, banishment and oppression of the worship of Allah. It would be a Mercy for you to relieve the ummah, of the unnecessary burdens of these practices. These are the same practices used against Prophet Muhammad and his ummah (PBUT), by those who oppressed them, and their efforts to Worship Allah in Peace, at the Kabbah. Allah Gives the oppressed the Right to publically protest their oppression, when private efforts to end it have been fruitless. Allah, in the Holy Quran says that "Oppression is worst than slaughter". And the oppression of the Worship of Allah is the worst kind of oppression, and a major sin in Islam. The Commands of Allah in the Holy Quran are clear, the choice of whose path you choose to follow is yours. I pray for Allah to Guide you on the Right Path. Sura 96 6-19 "Nay! Indeed, man transgresses all bounds, considers himself to be self-sufficient, although, surely towards your Rabb is his return. Have you seen the one who forbids Our servant from offering Salah (prayer)? Have you considered, if he was on right guidance, or was enjoining true piety, why he would forbid someone from prayer? Have you considered, if he denies the truth and turns away, what will happen? Does he not know that Allah is observing all things? Nay! Let him know that if he does not stop, we will drag him by the forelock, a lying, sinful forelock. So let him call his supporters for help, We too shall call the guards of hell to deal with him. Nay! Do not obey him! Prostrate yourself and bring yourself closer to your Rabb." Sura 2-217 " They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited Month. Say: "Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah, to deny Him, to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque, and drive out its members." Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter. Peace, Brother Curtis Sharif
Bismillah [IslamCity] Migrant Workers Rights : Protection A High priority--Asia Post, Dhaka, editorial dated 22.8.08
Migrant Workers Rights : Protection A High priority Press has reported that a three-day regional dialogue yesterday recommended that South Asia should have a mechanism to monitor the state of labor migrants both in sending and receiving countries to protect their rights, as migrant workers are subjected to exploitation and abuses. South Asian speakers said the countries can involve all stakeholders, including international organisations, NGOs, independent women's organisations, media agencies, migrant associations and civil society organisations, in the process.The region should also adopt a regional legal instrument on migration based on international human rights laws to uphold migrants' rights, they added.International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) jointly organized the dialogue on 'Implementation of international instruments on protecting rights of migrant workers' on August 18-20 at a city hotel. Government representatives from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as well as from international organisations, NGOs, civil society groups and private sector took part in the dialogue.Acknowledging that South Asia is a major labor sending region and their workers overseas face similar challenges, the speakers said the region should have a common strategy to address the challenges of labor migration and develop an institutional framework at official level to facilitate the process.“Speakers said there could be shared solutions to these challenges. Therefore, there is a need for cooperation and collaboration in the field of labor migration among these countries,” said IOM regional representative in Dhaka at the closing session. The speakers further noted that women migrant workers are particularly vulnerable and they face exploitation of specific forms that emerge from discrimination based on their sex, gender and the nature of their work, which require a special attention. The dialogue suggested that South Asian countries should set up institutions for capacity building of overseas jobseekers, enabling them to be competitive in accessing the global labor market and exchange information and expertise on global labor market. We agree with the main recommendations of the dialogue that there should be a mechanism to check the situation of the migrant workers in the receiving as well as sending countries. It has to be institutionalized to have long term effect. It is also not appropriate to send unskilled women as housemaids, whatever be the colorful name given as governess and such other titles.In fact this increases sex crimes and prostitution. It is a different matter for educated professional women who can fgo as teachers and doctors. Bangladesh is facing serious problem now with its migrant workers in the Middle East and Malaysia.The trouble in Kuwait and Malaysia require very thorough study to determine the problems both at sending and receiving countries and then holding discussion with the concerned countries. We should correct our policies where needed and to request the host countries to do thir duties where thereare problems at their end. .
Bismillah [IslamCity] China confiscates Bibles from American Christian Missionaries
These missionaries make trouble where ever they go, with no respect for other countries' laws and customs. China confiscates Bibles from American Christians By GILLIAN WONG, Associated Press Writer Chinese customs officials confiscated more than 300 Bibles on Sunday from four American Christians who arrived in a southwestern city with plans to distribute them, the group's leader said. The Bibles were taken from the group's checked luggage after they landed at the airport in the city of Kunming, said Pat Klein, head of Vision Beyond Borders. The group, based in Sheridan, Wyoming, distributes Bibles and Christian teaching materials around the world to "strengthen the persecuted church," according to its Web site. The group arrived in China on Sunday and had intended to distribute the Bibles to people in the city, Klein told the AP in a telephone interview while still at the airport. "I heard that there's freedom of religion in China, so why is there a problem for us to bring Bibles?" Klein said. "We had over 300 copies and customs took all of them from us." The move comes as China hosts the Olympics in Beijing, where false media reports last year claimed Bibles would be banned from the games. The state-run China Daily reported last month that 10,000 bilingual copies of the Bible would be distributed in the Olympic Village, which houses athletes and media. Bibles are printed under the supervision of the Communist government. The officially atheistic country only allows them to be used in government-sanctioned churches and in some big hotels catering to foreigners. A woman who was on duty at Kunming airport's customs office confirmed over the telephone that 315 Bibles were found in the passengers' checked baggage. The officer, who would only give her last name, Xiao, denied confiscating the Bibles. She said authorities were just "taking care" of them and provided no further details. She later said she was not authorized to speak to the media and referred questions to the national customs headquarters in Beijing, which did not answer phones on Sunday. "We're not selling them; we give them free to the people," Klein said. "We didn't come to cause trouble, we just came to bring Bibles to help out the Chinese Christians." The Bibles were printed in Chinese, he said. Klein said the customs officers had told him that they could each have one Bible for personal use and not more than that. He said the officers had videotaped them and were insisting that they leave the airport. "We don't want to go without taking those books. It cost us a lot of money to bring them here," Klein said. "They're saying that it's illegal to bring the Bibles in and that if we wanted to, we had to apply ahead of time for permission." China faces routine criticism for its human rights violations and its repression of religious freedom. Religious practice is heavily regulated by the Communist Party, with worship allowed only in party-controlled churches, temples and mosques, while those gathering outside face harassment, arrest and terms in labor camps or prison. A Chinese Christian activist was detained Aug. 10, the opening weekend of the Olympics, on his way to a church service attended by President Bush in Beijing. A rights group said later that the activist, Hua Huiqi, a leader of the unofficial Protestant church in Beijing, had escaped from police and was in hiding. Police have denied any involvement in Hua's disappearance. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080817/ap_on_re_as/china_bibles_confiscated&printer=1;_ylt=ApWsfI2GO527BGfokyPlpUX9xg8F
Bismillah [IslamCity] 7 yr old Muslim girl: meeting with her father
Original Message Subject: 7 yr old Muslim girl: meeting with her father Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:51:31 -0700 From: Latifa Aimaq <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Asalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah, Recently I wrote to you all requesting funds to pay for a lawyer to make sure that custody was awarded to the biological father of a 7 year old girl who has been taken by social services and is in foster care. Finally, the father was able to come to the United States and today saw his daughter for the first time in 7 years. It was a very warm and touching moment where he surprised her with toys. The child received her father very warmly. However, the visit happened under strict supervision from a social worker who has been very prejudiced against Islam and Muslims. Please make dua that ALLAH SWT protects this family. We want to make sure that we do not fail our part in this case and ALLAH SWT is the best of protectors. The estimated cost is now 8,000-10,000 dollars and we have raised 4.5 thousand so far ALHAMDULLILAH. Please continue to donate and make dua that we win the case. Jazakom ALLAH Khaire
Bismillah [IslamCity] Islamic equity fundsBy Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad Friday Feature Courtesy:http://www.dawn.com/2008/08/22/ed.htm#4
Islamic equity funds By Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad ISLAMIC finance signifies financial services, mechanisms, practices, transactions, and instruments that comply with provisions given in the fundamental Islamic texts. Thus, Islamic finance not only includes banking, but also capital formation, capital markets and all types of financial intermediation. In recent years, Islamic finance has not only increased in size. It has also become complex as finance professionals compete furiously to produce new shariah-compliant transactions and instruments. Becoming a segment within the global financial market, it has gained considerable interest as an alternative model of financial intermediation. However, in the 80s and most of the 90s, Islamic finance did not have much of this dynamism. On the asset side, activities of Islamic financial institutions mainly involved ijara, mudaraba, and musharaka. The need for liquidity, portfolio and risk management tools, and derivative instruments was strongly felt, and there were numerous calls for the promotion of financial engineering and introduction of new products. Along with other developments, this resulted in the introduction of Islamic equity funds (IEFs). Overall, IEFs have been the most popular among all Islamic investment funds. According to FTSE, IEF assets are projected to increase from $15.5 billion to $53.8 billion by 2010. According to other reports, the assets have already reached $20 billion. The industry is dominated by Saudi Arabian funds and fund managers, accounting for more than 70 funds out of about 300 IEFs globally. In fact, Saudi British Bank’s Amanah GCC Equity Fund was reported as the best performing Islamic equity fund in 2007. On the other hand, Bahrain is becoming the centre for IEF registrations because of the Kingdom’s efficient regulatory system. International investment firms with Islamic divisions are focusing on Dubai. Islamic Equity Funds are different from conventional equity funds because they select their placements on the basis of their compatibility with the shariah. In order for a stock to be considered sharia-approved, it must satisfy certain requirements set by Islamic scholars. These standards may differ in different jurisdictions depending upon how strictly the shariah is interpreted. However, the basic condition is the same throughout the Muslim world: an enterprise must not conduct business activities prohibited by Islamic texts. These include gambling, alcohol, pornography, etc. Financial ratios (debt-to-equity ratio, cash and interest bearing securities-to-equity ratio, and cash-to-asset ratio) and cleansing mechanisms (to purify investments that are tainted by forbidden activities) are also used by various shariah boards and authorities. It must be mentioned that a country may or may not have a national screening body. For instance, in Malaysia, it is done by the Securities Commission; whereas, in the Middle East, financial institutions prepare their own list of shariah-approved stocks. One of the factors that gave an immense boost to IEFs was the introduction of the Dow Jones Islamic Market Index (DJIM), in 1999, as a subset of Dow Jones Global Indexes (DJGI). DJIM Indexes intend to measure investable equities that fulfil shariah requirements. At present, with more than seventy Islamic indexes (which include regional, country, industry, and market-cap-based indexes), it is one of the most comprehensive family of Islamic market indexes. Other conventional index providers have also entered the field. In 2000, FTSE launched the FTSE Global Islamic Index. Unlike Dow Jones that has an independent Shariah Supervisory Board, FTSE indexes are evaluated by Yasaar Research Inc. In 2006, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) introduced the S&P Shariah Indices, followed by, in 2007, the S&P GCC Shariah Indices and the S&P Pan Asia Shariah Indices. S&P has contracted with Ratings Intelligence Partners (RI) to provide the shariah screens and select the stocks based on these standards. As reported by the Financial Times, these indexes do not enjoy complete acceptance by the Muslims. The screening principle allowing total debt ratios of up to 33 per cent is considered objectionable by some scholars. They claim that it is akin to declaring a food as halal that has a small quantity of pork in it. The indexes maintain that their legitimacy comes from the concerned shariah authorities. In other words, as long as their shariah supervisors agree with these practices, the indexes need not change them. The future of IEFs looks bright. However, Muslim scholars need to be careful while interpreting and applying the shariah. They need to make sure that Islamic principles are properly observed and that they don’t present or accept an un-Islamic idea as Islamic just because there is more profit in it. Courtesy:http://www.dawn.com/2008/08/22/ed.htm#4 Send instant messages to your online
Bismillah [IslamCity] Palestine Street documentaries
- Original Message - Asalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah Below are a series of short documentaries on Palestine produced by Al Gazeera English. I have not had a chance to view any of them yet but it might be worth watching. Al Jazeera.Net Palestine Street (http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/general/2008/05/200861517413358293.html) Watch part one of Palestine Street - The Lost Bride Watch part two of Palestine Street - The Lost Bride Watch part three of Palestine Street - The Lost Bride Watch part four of Palestine Street - The Lost Bride Watch part one of Palestine Street - The Bride in Exile Watch part two of Palestine Street - The Bride in Exile Watch part three of Palestine Street - The Bride in Exile Watch part four of Palestine Street - The Bride in Exile
Bismillah [IslamCity] Film "Twenty Five Thousand Tents Maybe More" Now Available on DVD
Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition August 21, 2008 Film "Twenty Five Thousand Tents Maybe More" Now Available on DVD Al-Awda's Media Center is pleased to announce that you can now order the film "Twenty Five Thousand Tents Maybe More" on DVD. This documentary by Samer Salameh and Ala'a al-Sadi, two young Palestinian film makers from Yarmouk Camp in Syria, premiered at the Sixth Annual International Al-Awda Convention in May 2008. It powerfully documents the lives of Palestinians currently stranded in al-Tanaf detention camp in a no man's land on the Iraq Syria border. It explores the lives of Palestinians who first found refuge in Iraq with the Zionist occupation of Palestine and the expulsion of its people in 1948. Following the US invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003, they have been forced to flee and find refuge elsewhere once again. This profoundly moving and instructive film gives voice to the suffering and heroism of Palestinians as they tell of personal experiences, the hardships they endure, what led them to flee Iraq, as well as their aspirations and hopes for the future. For the first time on DVD, this documentary film makes it possible for the world to see the effect of Western attempts to conquer West Asia, and the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in their struggle to survive and return to their homeland Palestine. Background According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 34,000 Palestinians lived in Iraq before the American invasion in 2003. Since then, about 19,000 have left the country because of harassment, threats of deportation, abuse by the media, arbitrary detention, torture and murder. Palestinian neighborhoods such as al-Hurriyya and al-Baladiyyat in Baghdad have been bombarded and attacked regularly since 2003. Nearly three thousand Palestinians who were forced to flee are now stranded in detention camps along the Syria Iraq border. For further information on the current situation of these Palestinians, please see this factsheet http://al-awdacal.org/iraq-facts.html Order your copy To order your copy of this outstanding DVD, simply go to http://al-awdacal.org/cdvd.html and follow the instructions. Minimum donation $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping per copy. All proceeds directed to help alleviate the suffering at al-Tanaf. Until Return Al-Awda Media Center The Palestine Right to Return Coalition 2734 Loker Avenue West Suite K Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA Tel: 760-918-9441 Fax: 760-918-9442 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WWW: http://al-awda.org Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition (PRRC) is dedicated to advocacy for the restoration of all Palestinian human, national, legal, and historical rights with particular emphasis on the right of Palestinians to return to their homes and lands of origin. PRRC is a not for profit tax-exempt educational and charitable 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States of America. Under IRS guidelines, your donations to PRRC are tax-deductible. To donate, please go to http://www.al-awda.org/donate.html and follow the instructions.
Bismillah [IslamCity] Fw: *~warsishah1~* Famous Aulia Allah in Pakistan (Part#2)
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5. Mian Mir - Mir Mohammed Muayyinul Islam, (c. 1550-August 11, 1635) popularly
known as Mian Mir is a famous Sufi saint who resided in Lahore, specifically in
the town of Begampura (in present-day Pakistan). He belonged to the Qadiri
order of Sufism. He is famous for being a spiritual instructor of Dara Shikoh,
the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He is identified as the founder of
the Main Khail branch of the Qadiri order.
Mian Mir and Emperor Jahangir Mian Mir was a friend of God-loving people and he
would shun worldly, selfish men, covetous Emirs and ambitious Nawabs who ran
after faqirs to get their blessings. To stop such people from coming to see
him, Mian Mir posted his mureeds (disciples) at the gate of his house.
Once, Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, with all his retinue came to pay homage to
the great faqir. He came with all the pomp and show that befitted an emperor.
Mian Mir's sentinels however, stopped the emperor at the gate and requested him
to wait until their master had given permission to enter. Jahangir felt
slighted. No one had ever dared delay or question his entry to any place in his
kingdom. Yet he controlled his temper and composed himself. He waited for
permission. After a while, he was ushered into Mian Mir's presence. Unable to
hide his wounded vainity, Jahangir, as soon as he entered, told Mian Mir in
Persian: Ba dar-e-darvis darbane naa-bayd ("On the doorstep of a faqir, there
should be no sentry").
Pir Mian Mir, whose mind and soul were one with the Lord, caring little for the
emperor's angst, replied in Persian: Babayd keh sag-e-dunia na ayad ("They are
there so that the dogs of the world/selfish men may not
enter").[citation needed]
The emperor was ashamed and asked for forgiveness. Then, with folded hands,
Jahangir requested Mian Mir to pray for the success of the campaign which he
intended to launch for the conquest of the Deccan. Meanwhile, a poor man
entered and, bowing his head to Mian Mir, made an offering of a rupee before
him. The Pir asked the devotee to pick up the rupee and give it to the poorest,
most needy person in the audience. The devotee went from one dervish to another
but none accepted the rupee. The devotee returned to Mian Mir with the rupee
saying: "Master, none of the dervishes will accept the rupee. None is in need,
it seems."
"Go and give this rupee to him," said the faqir, pointing to Jahangir. "He is
the poorest and most needy of the lot. Not content with a big kingdom, he
covets the kingdom of the Deccan. For that, he has come all the way from Delhi
to beg. His hunger is like a fire that burns all the more furiously with more
wood. It has made him needy, greedy and grim. Go and give the rupee to him."
Mian Mir and Guru Arjan meet Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, often visited
Lahore, the birth-place of his father (the fourth Guru, Guru Ram Das) to meet
his relatives. On the occasion of one of such visit, he called on Mian Mir. The
two men of God met and became life-long friends. Mian Mir was thirteen years
older than Guru Arjan.
The foundation-stone of the Harimandir Sahib Guru Arjan was responsible for the
construction of many tanks and buildings. In 1588, he planned to build a temple
in the centre of the holy tank called Amritsar or the pool of nectar. As the
temple was to be thrown open to people of all castes, creeds and climes, he
invited Mian Mir to lay the foundation stone of the Harmandir Sahib. He came to
the city of Amritsar wearing a religious mendicant's long cloak made up of
patches of coarse wool and a cone-shaped cap, with a rose flower on top.
Mian Mir was given one of the warmest welcomes for which Guru Arjan was famous.
The two holy men embraced each other in sincere love and regard. The purpose of
the temple was disclosed to the Sufi saint. Mian Mir was delighted at the fine
objectives the Guru had in mind. The foundation-stone was laid. Hymns were sung
in praise of God and sweets were distributed among the audience.
Guru Arjan's death In 1606, Guru Arjan was implicated in the affair of Prince
Khusraw, who had rebelled against his father, Jahangir. He was imprisoned in
the Lahore fort and tortured. When Mian Mir heard about it, he came to see the
Guru. He found Guru Arjan calm and serene, having completely resigned himself
to the will of God. Mian Mir suggested to the Guru whether he should intercede
with Emperor Jahangir on his behalf. The Guru forbade him saying that God's
will must have its course unchecked, as it was not proper to interfere with its
working. He only asked for the saint's blessings for his son, Har Gobind.
Guru Har Gobind A couple of years after the death of Guru Arjan, his son and
successor Guru Har Gobind, a lad of thirteen, called on Mian Mir at Lahore.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Guru Tegh Bahadur, the son of Guru
RE: Bismillah [IslamCity] Ramadhan Booklet
Assalam mualaikum, I am sorry to bring this matter up to your attention. Please advise brothers and sisters who wrote in to Islam city in English, have to realise that worldwide bros and sisters who visit this website are made up of different races and nationalities. What good is it to have an article written in attachment (?that I cannot read nor knows what language it is)when the main article was written in perfect English! It would be nice to have read this Booklet on Ramadhan to know what are in the contentsregretably, it stays a mystery.Only Allah S.W.T knows. Insha Allah, with Allah's will, someone will be able to translate. Wallahu wallam. Wassalam, Sis Nur To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:06:57 +0300Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Ramadhan Booklet SORRY, ATTACHED THE RAMADHAN BOOKLET. Please find attached booklet regarding Ramadhan Nujum Odayam _ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE
Bismillah [IslamCity] Sympathy for the unfortunate
Sympathy for the unfortunate Further, the Hadith states that it is the month of sympathy, especially for the poor and destitute. Sympathy should be of a practical nature. When ten things are placed before us for if'taar, at least two or four of them should be set aside for the poor and needy. In fact they should be treated preferentially, if not then at least equally. They should certainly be remembered. In showing sympathy for the poor, as in all other matters, the Sahaabah R.A. were living examples, and in this, it is our duty to follow or at least try to follow them. In the matter of sacrifice and sympathy only the courageous can emulate the Sahaabah. There are numerous instances, if they are cited, will only leave one in astonishment. Let us see the following example, Abu Jahm (RA) relates that: "During the battle of Yarmouk he went in search of his cousins, taking with him a water bag to give him to drink and also wash his wounds if he was found alive or wounded. He found him lying among the wounded. When I asked him whether he wanted some water, he indicated 'yes'. At that moment someone near him moaned. My cousin pointed to that person indicating that I should first quench the thirst of the neighbour. I went to him and found that he too needed water, but just as I was about to give him water, a third person groaned near him. The second one pointed to this third person meaning that I should give the third one to drink first. I went to the third person but before he could drink, I found out that he had passed away, whereupon I returned to the second one only to find that he too had passed away. When I came to my cousin, he too had become a martyr".
