[IslamCity] Let's pray for Human Beings

2006-04-23 Thread s_m_rehman



Assalamu-Alaikum, 

Please take a moment to relax your mind and humble your heart to focus on ALLAH. Allow Allah, to occupy your mind while you read this DUA. If we can take the time to read long jokes, stories, etc., we should give the same respect to this DUA. Friends that pray together, stay together. Let's pray... 

OH ALLAH, I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I'm blessed because You are forgiving and understanding, Oh Allah. You have done so much for me  You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask YOU now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. Let me continue to see sin through YOUR eyes and acknowledge it as evil. And when I sin, let me repent and receive YOUR forgiveness. And when this world closes in on me, let me remember YOU - to slip away and find a quiet place to make DUA. It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't make DUA, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I make DUA for those that are lost and can't find their way. I make DUA for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I make DUA for those who don't know You intimately I make DUA for those that will delete this without sharing it with others. I make DUA for those that don't believe. But I thank you that I believe. I believe that Allah changes people and Allah changes things. I make DUA for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I make DUA for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I make DUA that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than Allah. Every battle is in your hands for You to fight. I make DUA that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees them and every mouth that confesses them willingly. This is my DUA. Aameen. 






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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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[IslamCity] Re: Dr. khurshid Khan .ICNA Ameer, has undergone ANGIOPLASTY pl. pray

2006-04-23 Thread hussa1





In a message dated 4/19/2006 3:05:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Hussa1 
writes:

  ASSLAMU-ALYKUM WA RAH. WA BRK.
  
  Pl.pray for speedy recovery;  
  restoration REVIGORATION  of ICNA,s HEALTH.
  
  AMRULLA HUSSAINI,M.D. E,ML.Address 
  :[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Former chairman MEDIA COMMTT. ICNA
1-631-270-4807--[USA]







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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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Re: [IslamCity] The Place of Tasawwuf in Traditional Islam

2006-04-23 Thread F. Saad



There is much false attribution of sufism to noble scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Jawzi.  As a matter of fact both were ardent fighters of sufism and sufis.Nuh Ameen Keller is a deviant sufi and this kind of material should not be passing around here like that.  It is dangerous to spread this man's teachings to Muslims.a href=""http://www.islamway.com/mohammad/ar/">http://www.islamway.com/mohammad/ar/" title="ãáÝ äÕÑÉ ÇáäÈí Õáì Çááå Úáíå æÓáã"img src=""http://www.islamway.com/mohammad/ar/images/banners/aa.gif">http://www.islamway.com/mohammad/ar/images/banners/aa.gif" width="468" height="60" border="0" //a





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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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Re: [IslamCity] FATWA ON WOMAN COVERING HER FACE IN PRESENCE OF STRANGERS

2006-04-23 Thread Saba Khan



walaikumasslam

if u read the fatwa carefully you will get the answer.

--- Abdeen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Assaalamualaikum Saba,
 This is the question:  Is it necessary for a woman
 
 to cover her face in the presence of strangers (who
 are not her designated
 Mahaarim) ?
 
 In performing Umrah/Haj - you know that they cannot
 cover their faces.Here 
 they are before millions of strangers.
 According to famous jurists of Islam :- 
 
 IMAM MALIK...-The entire body of a woman is included
 in satr (i.e. parts
 which should be kept covered) except the hands
 and face. 
 
 IMAM SHAFI’I – Also makes an exception in favour of
 the face and hands.
 
 IMAM AHMED - Entire body of a woman should be kept
 fully covered except the
 face. 
 
 IMAM HANBAL – Entire body of a woman should be kept
 fully covered except the
 face.
 
 IMAM ABU HANIFAH – says it is not lawful for a
 stranger to see any part of a
 woman’s body, but he can 
 See her face and hands. 
 IMAM ABU YUSUF...In addition to the face and the
 hands, the wrists of a
 woman may also be lawfully
 Seen.
 According to Ibn Hazm in his book al - Muhalla that
 the Quranic words ‘they
 should not display their beauty and ornaments except
 what (must ordinarily)
 appear thereof, expressly permit the uncovering of
 the face and the hands. 
 abdeen
 ---Original Message---
 
 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Date: 04/14/06 18:47:12
 To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World
 Subject: [IslamCity] FATWA ON WOMAN COVERING HER
 FACE IN PRESENCE OF
 STRANGERS
 
 Is it necessary for a woman to cover her face in the
 presence of strangers (who are not her designated
 Mahaarim) according to Shariáh?
 
 Answer 15617 2005-09-07
 
 This question is answered in this article in the
 context of the claim that the veil or Niqaab is
 primarily ‘a social requirement and custom according
 to the environment and custom and according to the
 environment and customs of a particular country.’ In
 endeavouring to answer the question, we will confine
 ourselves to a brief examination of the relevant
 Qurãnic verses. 
 
 Surah An-Nur, Verses 30 and 31 
 
 ‘And Say to the believing women to lower their gaze
 (from looking at forbidden things), and protect
 their
 private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to
 show off their adornment except only that which is
 apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the
 way,
 or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like
 veil,
 gloves, head-cover, apron), and to draw their veils
 all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces,
 necks
 and bossoms) and not to reveal their adornment
 except
 to their husbands, or their fathers, or their
 husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s
 sons, or their brothers or their brother’s sons, or
 their sister’s sons, or their (Muslim women) (i.e.
 sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their
 right hands possess, or old male servants who lack
 vigour, or small children who have no sense of
 feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so
 as
 to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all
 of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers,
 that
 you may be successful’ 
 
 It is apparent that upon a plain reading the purpose
 of the verse is to eradicate promiscuity,
 fornication
 and adultery and all the preliminary steps that lead
 directly to the commission of such shameful acts.
 The
 references to ‘lowering their gaze’, ‘drawing their
 veils over their bosoms’ and ‘striking their feet to
 draw attention’ indicate that all acts or omissions
 which, in the ordinary course leads directly to
 sexual
 promiscuity and FITNAH are forbidden. 
 
 In order to totally eradicate sexual promiscuity and
 FITNAH, the verse goes on to say that a woman is not
 permitted to display her beauty and charms except in
 degrees to her husband, father and the other classes
 of person specified in the verse. The exempt class
 would constitute the MAHAARIM, and any other would
 qualify as strangers or GHAIR MAHRAM. The principle
 fixed by the verse is, therefore, that a woman
 cannot
 display her beauty to any male person other than the
 persons exempted by the verse. It goes without
 saying
 that the face is the focal-point of a woman’s
 beauty,
 and the main source of attraction. Hence, the face
 of
 a woman cannot be displayed or shown to a stranger
 in
 normal circumstances whether in public or private
 according to the general principle fixed by the
 verse
 as stated above. She is permitted to display her
 beauty to the exempt class (the MAHAARIM) for
 obvious
 reasons of close contact, and because of the
 considerably lesser danger of sexual promiscuity and
 FITNAH within that class. (Zamakhshari) 
 
 The Shariáh, however, is practical, dynamic and
 takes
 into account the real situations of life. A woman
 may
 - in the case of genuine need - be forced to expose
 her face in the presence of strangers. For example,
 when she appears in court to give witness, etc. 
 
 It is 

[IslamCity] AGENDA OF HOPE TO MUSLIM YOUTH

2006-04-23 Thread hussa1




Towards agenda of hope toMulim youth in hostile world.

Bismillahher-RAHMAN Nir-RAHEEM.
Dear Editors  Internet users



What is hope what is frustration ?Confronted with the International Muslim situation so,broad  complex, any solution whatever actions taken by the Muslims, seemsTo have no effects or negative effects. Youth ,who are by nature Impatient , they loose hope easily, the long range solutions , offered by most Muslim Islamic thinkers donot attract the Muslim youth, thinking these solutions extremely difficult they become prey to the frustration.FrustrationIs from the shaitan, hope is from Allah.Frustration leads to inappropriate action; some times destructive action.

How to build hopeful agenda ?It is not easy,requires the thinking process of ,not one organization;multiple organisational resources,intra-organisation planning  stategy sessions.The elders have to demonstrate,unification on strategy,not mere appeals, emotional outburst rethorical excellence.

They key before showing positive agenda,establishing communication is very essential . In the following,we are submitting,my humble suggestions.THE CORE POINT BEING APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH SUPERVISOR,PREFERABLY WITH A “ MANAGEMENT GRADE SALARY “ IN EVERY MOSQUE ORGANISATION.Muslim/Islamic organisations, unfotunately have tendency to plan for a major task ,without coming with matching fiancial resources.

Submitted for your kind reading  publication where you exercise influence,kindly drop a line of suggestion,crticism or suitable input.Thanks for reading.In need of your DUU.aAA,AMRULLA HUSSAINIE, MAIL ADRESS [EMAIL PROTECTED]Telephone; 1-631-270-4807,Long Island,New York 11735[USA]

 Part TWO




FOR YOUTH SUPERVISER,it is nessarory he should be very good listner.NO matter how ridiculous ,donot cut the ,the conversation.Win the hearts;not by winning the argument;power of persuation is the best strategy,not the use of power of position or authority.Let suggestion come from the youth.Here are few points, by no means comprehensive. Require feield testing[ see how the youth ract][1]Start asking youth to analyse the international situation[2] However it seem reduculous, listen,donot cut short.Let the irrationality, come out from them, by asking sympathetic purtinent questions.[3] Ask to come up AGEDA OF HOPE  ACTION,RIGHT IN THE MOSQUE THEY BELONG TO RIGT IN THE ORGANISATION ,THEY OR THEIR FAMILY HAS INFLUENCE, OR AT LEAST BELONG TO.[4] PL. DONOT GET TRAPPED, IN THE SOLUTION, WHEN THEY FINISH STUDIES, ETC ETC.Ask to get involved, right from that week  day.[5] Encourage, SIMULTANIOUS THINKING PROCESS  SIMULTANOUS ACTION

AMRULLA HUSSAINI, M.D.
Former Chairman MEDIA COMMT. ICNA
E,ML ADD:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
TEL:1-631-270-4807,Long Island,
NewYork,[USA]





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{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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[IslamCity] Vionlence Anger Conflict Awareness prog. Vision TV ch.60 April 20, Toronto

2006-04-23 Thread Labbayk YaMahdi



 My Canada!  Integration  Settlement Services  One Stop Community and Newcomers’ Services Cente   28 Industrial Road, 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2Y1   Ph .905 883 6159 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] – Homepage: www.mciss.caDear Sisters and Brothers,   Re: Toronto Vision TV channel 60at 10.00
 pm April 20, 2006– Violence Anger Conflict Awareness Program Islamic prospective,organized by My Canada! Integration and Settlement Services, Richmond Hill OntarioThis is to inform that Today April 20, 2006 at 10.00 pm Vision TV will air the VACAP program held at My Canada! Integration and Settlement Services – Richmond Hill, Ontario; VACAP program is with partnership of Ontario Multifaith Society of Canada. The Facsilator Mr. Michel Abdulrashid Taylor.All are invited to watch the TV and value the effort and work of My Canada! Integration and Settlement Services. Your opinion and comments are welcome for our future program, please write [EMAIL PROTECTED]Good Luck, Hashim Ali  Executive Director  
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{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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[IslamCity] Democracy is our choice tawards a civil state-- Dr Mohamed Habib, Dy chairman, Muslim Brotherhood (www.ikhwanweb.com )

2006-04-23 Thread S A Hannan





Dear members,

Assalamu Alaikum. Iam forwarding the statement of Deputy 
leader of Muslim Brotherhood on the establishment of a civil State with an 
Islamic frame of reference. He says, We accept democracy and Political 
pluralism.(www.ikhwanweb.com 
).

Shah Abdul Hannan



  
  

  


  Habib: 
Democracy is Our Choice Toward a Civil State

  Ikhwanweb - Cairo, Egypt

  

  

  Tuesday, April 11, 
2006

  
Dr. Mohamed Habib, Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood 
(MB), reiterated that democracy is the MB’s choice toward the 
establishment of a civil State with an Islamic frame of 
reference.
We accept democracy and Political 
pluralism
In an interview with the Spanish daily ABC, Dr. Habib said, 
“Muslim Brothers have declared their adoption of democracy and 
acceptance of that choice as a basis for change toward the 
establishment of a State based on justice and freedom. They 
similarly declared their acceptance of political pluralism, peaceful 
rotation of power and the fact that the nation is the source of 
powers.”
Dr. Habibwent on to say that “the people is the only 
party that has the right to choose their government, deputies and 
representatives and the right to bring them to account and to 
dismiss them in case of failure to carry out their task.”
Separation of powers protect citizens' 
rights
He added, “Muslim Brothers believe in a State of institutions and 
that there must be a true separation of powers between the 
legislative, judiciary and executive branches of government in order 
to provide the basics of society that would ensure the enjoyment by 
its citizens of their full rights.”
Muslim Brotherhood and the Copts
In reply to a question about relations between the Muslim 
Brotherhood and Copts, Dr. Habib said the latter are part of the 
fabric of this society, they form with us one body of citizens 
living in one country and have all the rights associated with 
citizenship.
Habib went on to say that, “Muslim Brothers believe that 
filling public posts must be based on considerations of efficiency, 
ability and distinction. Successive governments have during several 
decades tried to instill in the minds Copts fears related to the 
ascendancy of Muslim Brothers. This has contributed to Copts’ 
self-imposed isolation and the absence of attempts on their part to 
integrate themselves in the political life.”
Hamasrestored palestinians' 
dignity
The Deputy Chairman of the MB concluded his interview by 
stressing that Hamas had played a vital role in redeeming the 
dignity of the Palestinian people, by directing painful strikes at 
the Israeli occupying forces, thereby shattering its security 
doctrine and causing it human casualties, an economic slowdown and 
reduced touristic activity within the Zionist state.

  
  
Ikhwanweb - Cairo, Egypt
  

  

  
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  

  
  






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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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Re: [IslamCity] Dalai Lama defending Islam?

2006-04-23 Thread zafar minhas



If these organizers have to seek the help of the kafir then i really have questions as to where the hell their uncle tom nigger mind set is.Zafar[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thank you Samina Faheem for forwarding this piece, as a future  reference Please include the "source link". It is crucial for archives.  AA,  Three pieces  below:  1. Organizers seek to help  Islam's image - Mercury News 2. Dalai Lama de-links religion from terror - Al  Jazeerah 3.The fifthCommandment of  PluralismIslam is indeed an all inclusivefaithand is  universal.Islam is  as natural as you and I are... to getalong with  others,respectothers, not create a mess for other people or mess for our own people.  Islam is live and let live. Islam is easy to live and is simply  peace. The presence of a Muslim ought to give a sense of peace to the
  other person and not frighten, at this time unfortunately it is not. Insha Allah we have to regain our status to pre-1971 respect. We justneed for the silent people to speak up. We will have  a forum for you to do that.   Thanksto Dalai Lama for stating what he stated. Whilemore than   95% of Muslims appreciate this gesture and most likely to reciprocate, 
  afew will always go berserk, shouting 'invention'. They simply do not   represent the sentiments of Muslims or the values of Islam. What Dalai Lama has stated is the 5th commandment of pluralism below.  Let'scarefor the 95% of Muslims and  pray for that 0.001% who are difficult, and pray for the 4.999% who are indifferent.  We will be assigning the research task to an university soon and it will be done by a non-Muslim for authenticity. I am certain about the numbers, but let's wait for the truth.  Respecting other religions does not mean denigrating our own  and to study other faithsdoes not mean disloyalty either. A  column on the issue is underway, and hope
 people can value the value pluralism adds to Islam and every faith. We have  got to honor every faith and give them full value of divinity.  Insha Allah, on our own, in our writings and notes,lets commit not touse any pre-fix or suffix like Terrorism to the beautiful   name of Islam and Muslim. That would be a good start.  Jazak Allah Khair  Mike Mohamed Ghouse www.WorldMuslimAgenda.com -  coming soon.Posted on Sun, Apr. 16, 2006Dalai Lama promotes harmony ofreligionsORGANIZERS SEEK TO HELP ISLAM'SIMAGE   By KimVoMercuryNews   The Dalai Lama proclaimed himself a ``defender of Muslimteachings'' Saturday during a groundbreaking interfaith conference in SanFrancisco.  Though the conference was intended to start a religiouspeace movement, it also served to publicly align Muslims with the DalaiLama, considered by many the incarnation of divine compassion whose iconicimage has become an international symbol of peace.  Representatives from the world's major religions --Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and American Indiantraditions -- came from as far away as Egypt, some with just two weeks'notice.   Organizers hoped that the Dalai Lama's support wouldhelp mend Islam's reputation in the West. The religion's image has beenbattered by world events including the attacks of Sept. 11, the subsequentwar in Iraq and the riots following Danish cartoons depicting the ProphetMuhammad,
 including one showing him wearing a bomb in histurban.  ``He has a lot of energy in the United States. Peoplelike him, respect him,'' said Imam Seyed Mehdi Khorasani, who invited theNobel peace laureate to the two-day conference after befriending him inSeptember. ``Why should we not use him for our cause?''  In Western society, Buddhism probably has the bestpublic image because of its association with peace, said Sheikh HamzaYusuf, founder of the Zaytuna Institute. Islam, he said, has the worst,because people have linked it with violence.  Yusuf cited recent polls showing more than 40 percent ofAmericans had negative views of Islam. A Washington Post/ABC News
 polllast month found that nearly 60 percent of those polled thought there weremore violent extremists within Islam than other religions.  Followers want to change those perceptions, noting thatthey too are part of the Abrahamic faiths. Muslims believe that Muhammadis the last in a line of prophets that include Moses andJesus.   ``Ordinary people have these great misconceptions, whichfuels more extremism,'' Yusuf said to reporters, noting that the currenttensions were ``untenable.''  ``You better change perceptions,'' he said. ``Not toreach extremists like bin Laden -- I don't think we'll reach him with theDalai Lama, to be honest 

[IslamCity] Please sign petition to stop deportation of Issam al Yamani

2006-04-23 Thread Susan Howard-Azzeh



  Update on deportation order below against Issam al Yamani.1. If you have not written in support of permitting Issam to remain in Canada, please do. It will be greatly appreciated and helpful. [Ministers' email addresses and background information are below Petition information.]2. If you have written, please forward a copy of your letter to Issam at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or to the Palestine House address below. 3. And/or please sign the attached petition and mail it to Issam at Palestine House.Thank you ! Susan Howard-Azzeh.Update from Issam at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Friends,I thank
 you for your support and your letters to the Ministers.I presented myself to the immigration enforcement office. Handed all documents issued to me by the Federal government, and received a Pre-removal Risk Assessment Application to fill and submit within 15 days. I was advised by the an immigration officer to include in the application all supporting letters. I am attaching a Petition to be signed by you, your members of the family, associates, friends etc.Please make sure that all signed petition to be mailed to the following address:Palestine House3195 Erindale Station RoadMississauga, OntarioL5C 1Y5Thank you, Issam.==PETITIONThe Hon. Stephen HarperPrime Minister of CanadaThe Hon. Stockkwell DayMinister of Public SafetyThe Hon. Monte SolbergMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationWe the Undersigned
 are writing to request a halt to the deportation of Mr. Al-Yamani. Mr. Al-Yamani entered Canada as a landed Immigrant, by legal means, led a productive life and raised his family here.Mr. Al-Yamani's status as a stateless Palestinian refugee highlights the injustice suffered by hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are denied basic human rights.We understand that the reason for deportation is past affiliation to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. We also understand that Mr. Al-Yamani was not involved in any acts of violence and that he severed his ties with the Popular Front in 1991.Canada supports human rights and this applies to the Palestinians who should be assisted rather than being silenced and removed from Canada.We hope you can see your way to ending this two-decades-old ordeal by allowing Mr. Al -Yamani to remain in
 Canada.Sincerely,No Name  Phone #  Signature1 2 3 4 5 6
 7 8 9 10 11 12 13==FURTHER BACKGROUND INFO AND MINISTERS' EMAIL ADDRESSESStop the deportation of Issam al YamaniAct now to stop the deportation from Canada of Issam Al Yamani!Canadian authorities recently issued a deportation order on Issam, asking him to leave Canada on
 Thursday, 20 April 2006.The deportation of Issam Al-Yamani is the most recent example of attempts to silence and deport Palestinian refugees in Canada. Issam has lived peacefully in Canada for over 20 years. All those who know him attest to his tireless efforts on behalf of the Palestinian and Arab community in Mississauga and Toronto. Issam graduated from York University and he has two Canadian born children currently attending high school and university.Issam was issued an immigrant visa by Canadian officials in Amman, Jordan on March 21, 1984. He was subsequently granted permanent resident status on arrival in Canada on April 27, 1985.On May 17, 1988, Issam Al Yamani applied for Canadian citizenship. Since that time, Canadian authorities have been attempting to deport Issam due to his previous political affiliations with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).For the last
 21 years, Issam and his family have called Canada their home. Yet, the Canadian government wants him to leave his home simply because of his affiliation with the Popular Front.You can act today to stop this from happening. No matter where you live, write to the Canadian government and tell them to put a stop to this unfair and immoral action.Issam's father was one of the founding members of the PFLP. He grew up in a community committed to the self determination for Palestinians. Because of his father, Issam came to know many persons in the Palestinian leadership. Issam had previously been a member of the political wing of the PFLP but severed all ties in 1991. He has never engaged in or been in any way involved with acts of violence.We call on all supporters of Palestinian and refugee rights to act urgently to prevent the deportation of Issam Al-Yamani.Please contact the Canadian Minister of Public
 Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Minister of Citizenship and the Prime Minister of Canada, and ask them to halt his deportation and use their discretionary power to grant Issam Al-Yamani permanent status in Canada.MINISTERS' CONTACT INFORMATIONMonte SolbergMinister of Citizenship and ImmigrationOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6Phone: 613-992-4516Fax: 613-992-6181E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stockwell DayMinister of Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6Phone: 613-995-1702Fax: 

[IslamCity] 1-2-1 PRACTICAL DA'WAH TRAINING

2006-04-23 Thread khan zahid



1-2-1 PRACTICAL DA'WAH TRAININGDate: Sunday 23rd April 2006Time: 12.15 pm - 3.00 pmVenue: Conference Hall, Masjid al-Tawhid, 80 High Road, Leyton, London, E15 2BPWaltham Forest Muslim Action Group invite you to attend a monthly meeting to discuss local da'wah events. If you would like to find out more about how to get involved please come along. This month will insha'Allah include one hour of 1-2-1 practical training consisting of roleplays for brothers and sisters separately. Groups will be trained by an experienced da'ee.For further information contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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{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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[IslamCity] Please pray for sister dawn

2006-04-23 Thread Maqsud Sobhani



Salam alaikum. Many of you know sister dawn. She is a dedicated Muslimah, who accepted Islam several years ago. She is also the found and moderator of several yahoo groups, such as Islamicminds, muslim_youth_connection. More importantly, she is one of the most kind and generous person that anyone will ever get to know. I know her so well for so many years and I have far too many stories to share.  For now I ask that you please pray for Sister Dawn. She had chest pains and shortness of breath and other bad symptoms. Thank Allah, it wasn't a heart attack or anything
 like that. The doctors said it was a very bad reaction to some medication or maybe combination of medication she was taking for a different health problem. Although if may not be as serious as we thought it was, she has been having continuous health problems for the last few years. Alhamdulillah, it has only cause her to be more generous and helpful toward the needy. Please pray for her over the next few weeks as the doctors try to get her system straightened out and get her on medication which will help her condition. She personally writes to a lot of group members and just know that she may now answer your letters for a while. 
   However you are welcome to write to her directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have received some very concerned offline from sister dawn’s daughter asking if their non Muslims friends could pray for her mother as well. There is only One God, therefore we all pray to the same God.So I ask that everyone regardless of your belief please pray for sister dawn as we never know whose prayer Allah will accept. Maqsud, on behalf of all of sister dawn’s well wishers. 
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{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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[IslamCity] EYEWITNESS to PALESTINE: Friday, April 28th, UofT

2006-04-23 Thread Susan Howard-Azzeh



Thanks Yahya.Montreal Muslim News [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:07:11 -0400From: "Montreal Muslim News" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: susan [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: fyi Susan-- Forwarded message --From: Jonathon Hodge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Apr 22, 2006 10:04 AMSubject: EYEWITNESS to PALESTINE: Friday April 28th, UofTTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Please forward widely!EYEWITNESS to PALESTINEA public forum featuring Abdelhadi HantashFriday, April 287:00pmSidney Smith Building - Room 1074100 St George StreetUniversity of
 TorontoDonations welcome!Directions:Take TTC to St George station; exit onto St George StreetWalk south on St George to 100 St George on the west side (ten minutes)Abdelhadi Hantash is the chairperson of the LandDefense Committee for the Hebron district in the WestBank, Palestine. He has been a land surveyor andcartographer for the municipality of Hebron since 1978and has continued in this field of research for almostthirty years. His committee is a Palestinian NGO thatmonitors settlement expansion by the Israeli state anddocuments the means by which Israel seizes Palestinianland.Abdelhadi has a long and impressive record of workingwith various peace organisations in the regionincluding Rabbis for Human Rights (which representsmore than 400 rabbis both within Israel andinternationally), Peace Now (the most well known groupwhich includes Israeli military and civilian
 members),Bt'Selem and many other groups.Abdelhadi has spoken widely internationally includingin the United States and Europe. This is Abdelhadi'sfirst visit to Canada where he is currently touringthe country meeting with local peace organisations andMembers of Parliament.To endorse this meeting, please e-mail[EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone 416-795-5863.Sponsored by Students for Peace in Iraq, University ofToronto, and SPHR Toronto,In association with Christian Peacemaker Teams"In World War I, 15 percent of all casualities were civilians. In World War II, 50 percent of all casualities were civilians. In 2004, 90 percent of causalities in war are civilians." Deborah Ellis, Three Wishes.
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{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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[IslamCity] Re: Blog Updated

2006-04-23 Thread iamcaramia



I feel very hurt and sadden by the harsh statements which were made 
to this sister. No one knows another's intention, only Allah (SWT)
is the best of judgment. Even if you felt the sister had made a 
mistake, there is a way to approach the situation, give Quran and 
Sunnah to back it with humility and not arrogance. Please do it in 
such a way that it will encourage her to try to gain more 
knowledge. 

I am so disappointed when Muslims attach each other, and do less to 
attack the perpetrators of lies against our faith. Attack the 
Islamaphobic media, attack the ignorance that influences artist to 
draw horrible images of our dear Prophet (SAW) BUT DON'T ATTACK 
ANOTHER MUSLIM WHO IS ONLY TRYING TO CONVEY THE MESSAGE OF ISLAM. 
Pray for them. Please encourage them, and support them, isn't this 
the best way? Correct them, yes, but in the right way according to 
the way of the Prophet (SAW).

Please do not send replies to this message that are mean spirited. 
I am trying hard to work for the cause of Islam and to increase my 
iman. I also am trying to gain more knowledge, and that is why 
joined this group.

I encourage you end this tit for tat, for the sake of Allah (SWT)



--- In islamcity@yahoogroups.com, Abdeen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 
 assalamualaikum
 Amatullah
 You complained:
 I was sadden by the harsh statements made by Brother Abdeen . 
 (and appealing to all brothers and sisters too.) just to tarnish 
another !
 So- brother, dont be upset, you must expect adverse 
 comments too in such deliberations. They were Not harsh atall as 
you 
 think.Just the pros and cons of the matter. 
 It has now become a fashion among group members to name them as 
harsh, rude,
 etc.,
 when something contrary to their opinion is expressed. This is 
purely lack
 of understanding.
 What they want is PRAISE, but then this attitude amounts to ar 
riyaa, and
 that too according to them. 
 
 However, you are lucky to have sheiks from Dubai etc., to 
support you. 
 But I have none except the Quran and the authentic hadith of the 
Prophet
 (sal) !
 Please see below and the notes:
 42:10
 Whatever it be wherein ye differ the decision 
 thereof is with Allah: Such is Allah my Lord: in Him 
 I trust and to Him I turn. 4538 
 
 
 
 
  If their differences arise from sincere but 
 mistaken notions, not to form divisions and sects, or to increase 
 contetntion and hatred,xxx
 May sanity prevail.
 abdeen
 ---Original Message---
 
 From: Amatullah Abdullah@slt12.lk
 Date: 04/11/06 15:28:13
 To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World
 Subject: [IslamCity] Re: Blog Updated
 
 Abdeen,
 Brothers and Sisters,
 As salaam alaikum,
 First I would like to thank Isalmcity group for allowing me to 
share an
 article I wrote called 
  Care what the Creator Thinks… 
 I was sadden by the harsh statements made by Brother Abdeen . I 
have in no
 way made any fatwas or implied any in part. It is my intentions 
to convey
 a positive message to our brothers and sisters who have fallen 
victim to the
 trap of caring more about pleasing man, and caring what others 
think more
 than Allah (SWT). We are to always be reminded to fear Allah 
above all
 creations. My article was written as a reminder, not just to the 
readers,
 but to remind myself. 
 
 I have received many positivesremarks from scholars about this 
article. I
 took the time to send this article to a scholar before publishing 
it. Here
 is what Sheikh Salem Al Amry from Dubai said  Alhamdulilah I am 
glad you
 wrote this article and I encourage you to write more articles to 
you. All
 the hadith you have quoted are authentic and a very good reminder. 
May Allah
 reward you for your efforts.
 There is a kinder gentiler way to disagree and I felt the manner 
in which
 you rebuked my article was not done in the true spirit of Isalm. 
Br. Abdeen
 you are clearly judging and I request you to read the verse 
related to
 judging. 
 
 And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; for every act 
of
 hearing or of seeing or of (feeling in) the heart will be enquired 
into (on
 the Day of Reckoning). 
 
 P:S - If you like to share this article with a Quran and Sunnah 
based
 scholar, I encourage you to do so and I am willing to hear what 
ever
 contructive feedback they have.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 

[IslamCity] THE MUSLIM LADY HER ROLE AND HER HONOR

2006-04-23 Thread s_m_rehman




THE MUSLIM LADY
HER ROLE AND HER HONOR

Evidence from the Holy Quran: Believers, men and women, are protectors, one of another: then enjoin what is right and forbid what is evil.(Surah at-Tawba:71) Quran: And say to the believing women that then should lower their gaze and guard their modesty, and not display their ornaments except to their husbands or their fathers, or the fathers of their husbands of their sons, or the sons of their husbands or their brothers or their brother's sons, or their sister's sons or their women or those whom their right hands possess, or the male servants not having need (of women), or the children who have not attained knowledge of what is hidden of women; and let them not strike their feet so that what they hide of their ornaments may be known... (Surah an-Noor:31) 
The role of a Muslim lady is quite unique in the fact that Islam has already prescribed here role and responsibility to Almighty God, her husband, her children, other family members, her community, and society, as well as herself. Every aspect of her life from birth to death, has been outlined and placed in perfect order by Creator Himself. As Almighty God cares for and tends to the needs of all creatures, great and small, why would He not address the needs of His superior creation, which is human kind? 
Outwardly, it would be extremely difficult not to recognize a Muslim lady, if she is indeed adhering to the commands of Almighty God. Her dress itself, to her submission to God and her acceptance of Al-Islam as her way of life. Her modest dress, as well as behavior, manifests her attempt at following the orders of Allah stated in Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Last Messenger Muhammad ibn Abdullah (s.a.s.). For when she goes forth, her attire tells all that she is Muslim, and she wears her attire as a cloak of honor and dignity, for all to see, recognize, and respect. 
The relationship of the Muslim lady towards her husband and family members has also been explained in the Holy Quran. She is a loving wife, mother, responsible homemaker, devoted daughter, caring sister, reliable friend neighbor. She is an educator, nurse, facilitator, and councilor. It is her responsibility to see that her family's needs are attended to, if not by her husband, then just as capable. Towards her husband, a Muslim lady is friend, lover, advisor confidante, help-mate, and supervisor of his home. She is this way, because she her husband will obey the command from Almighty God to love, maintain, and protect her at all cost. Men are protectors and maintainers of women because Allah has given the one more strength than the other, and because they support them from their means. (Surah an-Nissaa:34). Because she has been given the assurance that she will be maintained, a Muslim lady does not have to go out to work; rather she can stay home and care for her family, which is her main responsibility. However, if she chooses to work, in the home or out, she may do so and is she chooses to aid her family financially, she may also do so, obtaining thereby Allahs blessings. Yet if she chooses not to aid financially, Allah has stated in the Holy Quran to women what they earn and to men what they earn. Since it is not the responsibility of a woman to maintain her family she does not have to do so, nor give any money to her family. And stay quietly in your houses, and make not a dazzling display of yourselves like that of the former times of ignorance. (Surah Ahzab:33). O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters and believing women that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad). (Surah Ahzab:59). Islam encourages that Muslim ladies stay home and tend to their families. However, it does not mean that ladies cannot go out for business, for family needs, for society needs, or just socially visiting family and friends. If Muslim ladies expected to only stay in the home, there would not have been rules and guidelines on how to dress and conduct oneself outside of the home. According to traditions of the Holy Last Messenger (s.a.s.), women receive many blessings for being home, yet she may leave her home for various reasons, and not incur Allah's displeasure. 
Hadith: The Prophet said to some women, "Those of you who stay at home will gain the action (merit) of the Mujahideen (those who strive in the path of Allah)." The Holy Prophet (s.a.s.) said, "If a wife of any of you should ask permission to go to the mosque, do not stop her." Muslim ladies may work outside of the home in jobs that do not her religion. For example, if she is not required to uncover herself, remain alone with a man who is not her relative, serve or associate around alcohol, pork, or drugs, etc... Muslim ladies are doctors, lawyers, teachers, business owners, bankers. They are also politically and socially involved in communities here and abroad. They fund-raisers human rights activists, and moral consciousness raisers. They may function in these 

Re: [IslamCity] Lowering the gaze

2006-04-23 Thread Mohammed Khan



Waalaikum Salaam WRWB,regarding your question..pls refer Surah Noor(no:24) aayah 30  31..hope you`ll get the answer insha Allah..Wassalaaam."Julianne (Noora) Alsamman"@yahoo.com wrote: Assalamu alaikum rahmatu Allah wa barakatu. I was wondering what the Qur'an and sunnah said about lowering one's gaze. Jazkum Allahu khairan.Quran:surah�l-'Imr�n,ayah 15. Shall I inform you of things far better than those?For Al-Muttaq�n the pious there are Gardens(Paradise)with their Lord,underneath which rivers flow.Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month!Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage.Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up
 today!***{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] --Recommended:http://www.islamonline.nethttp://www.islam-guide.comhttp://www.prophetmuhammadforall.org--All views expressed herein belong to the individuals concerned and do not in any way reflect the official views of IslamCity unless sanctioned or approved otherwise. If your mailbox clogged with mails from IslamCity, you may wish to get a daily digest of emails by logging-on to http://www.yahoogroups.com to change your mail delivery settings or email the moderators at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the title "change to daily digest".  Yahoo!
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{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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{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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Recommended:
http://www.islamonline.net
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