Bismillah [IslamCity] Foreign Secretary Meet: We Expect Practical Steps
Foreign Secretary Meet: We Expect Practical Steps Foreign secretaries of India and Bangladesh will meet in Delhi on 17th of this month. News papers have reported that India will seek transit facility and greater cooperation in bilateral security from Bangladesh at the foreign secretary level bilateral talks .Bangladesh on the other hand will raise unresolved bilateral issues such as demarcation and sharing of water of common rivers and demarcation of maritime borders between the two countries."We have discussed transit in different forums. We are interested in transit and will remain interested," said Indian High Commissioner Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty following his meeting with Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury at his office yesterday. Criticizing the politicization of the transit issue, the Indian envoy told journalists, "It's an economic issue, not political at all. Look at the rest of the world. I don't understand why this is being made a political issue in Bangladesh." India's transit access through Bangladesh has been a sensitive issue in Bangladesh and India has been demanding the facility for long for a more economically viable access to its seven northeastern states, also known as the Seven Sisters. Pinak said India and Bangladesh have some pending issues, but cooperation in bilateral security is one of the primary concerns. "There are elements in both the countries who have caused certain security breaches and there have been bomb blasts," he said adding, "Connectivity [was] found between organizations here and there. So, we will be seeking greater cooperation on security issues so that both the countries can fight the menace of terrorism together."Asked whether he has raised the issue of repatriating Anu Chetia to the Bangladesh foreign adviser, Pinak said, "We repatriated some Bangladeshi wanted people hiding in Kolkata. We also need to get some people back from Bangladesh.""The name you mentioned has been there. But there are more names what we have given to Bangladesh government and expect that Bangladesh will catch them and hand them over to us," he added.In response to the same question, Iftekhar told The Daily Star that he had no discussion over the Chetia issue with the Indian high commissioner. "Pending issues like sharing of water and fixing river borders will be raised at the talks which will initiate talks over the important issue of maritime demarcation," he said adding that the issue of cooperation in bilateral security would also be discussed at the talks.While putting the emphasis on resolving the issues, the Indian envoy said, "We will also focus on bus and train services as to how to improve the services and increase frequency.” India and Bangladesh are neighbors and there is no escape that we must have good-neighborly relations. In the past relations have not been always good. India’s attitude to different regime is different .This should not be. Bangladesh should not be judged by which regime is there in Bangladesh. India should not be biased to any special party. Transit is no doubt a touchy issue now because of India’ failure in the past to consider Bangladesh transit to Nepal and Bhutan which are true transit issue , not like corridor type transit issue. We feel this issue will require time to solve and it should be resolved by the people’s elected government. A package proposal is better, one package for all the transit issues together of the two countries, another package for all the water resource issues.As gregards Anup Chetia, the issue is different from the issue of common criminals, this should be looked into in a different frame work. In any event we wish progress in the talk.
Bismillah [IslamCity] Parents, kids, orphans, needy, and widow care in Islam
Old parents, kids, orphans, needy, widows, and divorced women are the most vulnerable people in our society. Let's take a look what the Qur'an says about them. Parents care: 17.23: Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour. 46.15: We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length, when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, he says, "O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou has bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam." 4.36: Serve Allah, and join not any partners with Him; and do good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: For Allah loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious. 2.83: And remember We took a covenant from the Children of Israel (to this effect): Worship none but Allah; treat with kindness your parents and kindred, and orphans and those in need; speak fair to the people; be steadfast in prayer; and practise regular charity. Then did ye turn back, except a few among you, and ye backslide (even now). Child care: 6.151: Say: "Come, I will rehearse what Allah hath (really) prohibited you from": Join not anything as equal with Him; be good to your parents; kill not your children on a plea of want;- We provide sustenance for you and for them;- come not nigh to shameful deeds. Whether open or secret; take not life, which Allah hath made sacred, except by way of justice and law: thus doth He command you, that ye may learn wisdom. 2.233: The mothers shall give such to their offspring for two whole years, if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms. No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. No mother shall be treated unfairly on account of her child. Nor father on account of his child, an heir shall be chargeable in the same way. If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, and after due consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for your offspring, there is no blame on you, provided ye pay (the mother) what ye offered, on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do. Orphans and needy care: 2.177: It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards East or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy. 2.215: They ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good, -Allah knoweth it well. 2.220: (Their bearings) on this life and the Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren; but Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. And if Allah had wished, He could have put you into difficulties: He is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise." 4.2: To orphans restore their property (When they reach their age), nor substitute (your) worthless things for (their) good ones; and devour not their substance (by mixing it up) with your won. For this is indeed a great sin. 4.8: But if at the time of division other relatives, or orphans or poor, are present, feed them out of the (property), and speak to them words of kindness and justice. 4.10: Those who unjustly eat up the property of orphans, eat up a Fire into their own bodies: They will soon be enduring a Blazing Fire! 4.36: Serve Allah, and join not any partners with Him; and do good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: For Allah loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious. 9.60: Alms are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of Allah; and for the wayfarer: (thus is it) ordained by Allah, and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. 17.26: And render to the kindred their due rights, as (also) to those in want,
Bismillah [IslamCity] Rise of Islamic finance By Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad Friday Feature Courtesy:http://www.dawn.com/2008/07/11/ed.htm#5
Rise of Islamic finance By Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad ISLAMIC finance signifies financial services, mechanisms, practices, transactions, and instruments that comply with the 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. While there are similarities between Islamic and western financial systems, certain norms and transactions are exclusive to Islam. In fact, some Islamic financial restrictions are severe enough to render certain western financial practices and transactions absolutely void. For instance, transactions involving riba (interest and usury) and gharar (uncertainty and excessive risk) are prohibited. Over the years, Islamic finance has not only increased in size, but has also grown complex as finance professionals compete furiously to produce new sharia-compliant transactions and instruments. This innovation is most visible in the world of sukuk. Generally referred to as Islamic bond, sukuk signifies, speaking more accurately, an investment certificate. The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Finance Institutions (AAOIFI) defines sukuk as certificates of equal value put to use as common shares and rights in tangible assets, usufructs, and services or as equity in a project or investment activity. AAOIFI sets sukuk apart from equity, notes, and bonds. It is made clear that sukuk are not debts of the issuer; they are interests in underlying assets or investment activities. Sukuk can be classified as (1) those that offer predetermined returns, and (2) those that offer sharing of profit and, in certain cases, loss. “Sukuk al-ijara” belongs to the first category; “sukuk al-mudaraba” and “sukuk al-musharaka” fall in the second category. Of course, there are other sukuk structures as well. All structures employ techniques that are well developed in conventional markets for structured finance, and have become a significant mechanism for raising finance in the international markets by institutions, corporations, and sovereign and state entities. The market for sukuk has grown tremendously in recent years (from less than $8 billion in 2003 to $50 billion by mid-2007) as sukuk provides issuers with access to the huge and growing Islamic liquidity pool, in addition to the conventional investor base. In 2006, banks — including UBS, ABN Amro, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and Societe Generale — underwrote 190 sukuk issues, raising more than $27 billion. Though Malaysia and the GCC countries are the centres for sukuk issuance, its issuance is not limited to Muslim countries: there is a growing number of issuers based in the United States, Europe, and other parts of Asia. For instance, in June 2006, the US saw the issuance of its first sukuk in Texas by Houston-based oil and gas concern East Cameron Partners, which raised $166 million. Sukuk are offered in specialised exchanges such as the Labuan Exchange in Malaysia, the Third market in Vienna, and the Dubai International Finance Exchange. They are assessed and rated by international rating agencies, and are mostly issued in US dollars. However, this issuance in US dollars means currency risk for all non-dollar investors. It must be mentioned that not all sukuk structures are beyond controversy. It is an unfortunate fact that, at times, in order to create an Islamic product, finance professionals blithely re-engineer a conventional one and then sprinkle it with Arabic names and terminology. To an ordinary investor, Arabic alone is often enough to prove the Islamic nature of the instrument or transaction. In fact, last year, a prominent Muslim scholar openly questioned the Islamic credentials of sukuk structures and claimed that most of them were in violation of Islamic law. He particularly referred to mudaraba sukuk and musharaka sukuk. Interestingly, as reported by The Financial Times, people are already trying to revive the sukuk structures declared unacceptable by the scholar. Financial engineers are reworking the mudaraba and musharaka structures in an effort to make the once-popular instruments satisfy the requirements of Muslim clerics and customers alike. The sukuk market is already turning the corner, with banks such as Credit Suisse reporting promising developments. In fact, the sukuk markets are expected to grow further as there are over $1,000 billion worth of infrastructure projects planned in the Gulf over the next decade and majority of these projects will be seeking sharia-compliant funding.The future of Islamic finance, in general, and sukuk, in particular, does not look gloomy — at least, as long as the Arab oil money is around. However, Muslims need to be careful while devising new products. They need to make sure that Islamic principles are properly observed and that they don’t present an un-Islamic idea as Islamic just because there is more profit in it. It is a fact that Is
Bismillah [IslamCity] tell him to go home !!!
Philip the Arab, Emperor of Rome What is an Arab ? Who are the Arabs ? Today we are 21 countries-states-kingdoms and Princedoms Non of them has drawn its own borders and not even two adjacent Arab-states have drawn their in-between-common-borders. All and each Arab-border-line was drawn by France or by Britain . The exception is Bahrain, whose borders were drawn by nature itself . The next-exception would be Palestine where Israel is playing and cheating with the border-lines which were originally French-English, anyhow. Otherwise everywhere is a classical case of post-colonialist-border-lines. My grand father would have used a Turkish-passport, but there were no passports in his time , neither did travel anywhere. My father went to study in the USA as a Syrian-citizen and by the time he finished his studies, Lebanon was born out of our mother-Syria , so my father became a Lebanese-citizen. My father served in the Free-French-Army in Beirut and my mother was born in 1921 in the Lebanon so she has the right to a French-citizenship. What ever passports we carry , we are all Arabs !! and my broad-family carries 8 different passports and live on four continents My children have 3 different passports. and I have 2. But , what is an Arab and who is an Arab ?? You may read 10 books explaining what is Arab. or simply see what I say , very shortly hereafter : Arabs existed before Islam and even before Christianity they share the three monotheistic-religions they share common borders ( which they never did draw) they share one language they share on history (since the seventh century ,the same enemies and same invaders) they share one culture (which they made by themselves and adapted from others) You may call us one People , one Nation, one Land and Palestine is our Geographical-hart and Jerusalem is the first-capital of our faith. Should you meet an Israeli-citizen who was only yesterday a Polish-citizen or a Russian or a Peruvian or an Ethiopian-citizen, tell him , please , to go home !!! Raja Chemayel an Arab 11 July 2008 PS. We invaded Spain and left it 500 years later better, wiser, richer, more tolerant and more enlightened. __ Not happy with your email address?. Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Yahoo! http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/ymail/new.html
Bismillah [IslamCity] Dialog: Muslim Prayer Guide / Blocking Access to Worship in the Masjid
Bismillah, Sadl but true, indeed, Imams at the Houston Masjid of Al-Islam / Mercy Community Center continue a decades old practice of blocking worshippers access to Allah's House of Worship andworship services, after they have answered the call to prayer. They do so by dictate, without filing charges, or holding any due process judicial proceedings or proving them guilty of any offenses, without giving them any opportunity to defend themselvesk and without giving any Islamic justification for these practices.. These Imams are blocking worshipers access to Allah's House of Worship in the same manner that the Meccan enemies of Islam blocked Prophet Muhammad and his Ummah's (PBUT) access to the Kabbah. This practice is condemned by Allah in the Holy Quran 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.." The Houston Masjid of Al-Islam website is: http://www.houstonmasjid.com/ and says to direct comments on it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and its contact information is:: Houston Masjid of Al-Islam 6641 Bellfort Avenue Houston, Texas 77087 (713) 649-7789 Peace, Curtis Sharif Houston, Texas --- On Thu, 7/10/08, abdeen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: abdeen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008, 7:18 PM You mean that the mosque authorities are blocking the worshippers ? Isnt this called "nonsense" ? - Original Message - From: Curtis Sharif To: Model Community Muslims Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:05 AM Subject: Muslim Prayer Guide Bismillah, As Salaam Alaikum - FYI After a worshipper has answered the congregational call to prayer, and come to the masjid to join the prayer, what quranic support or Islamic justification is given by those who practice blocking worshippers access to the masjid, congregational prayer, Jummah, Ramadan prayers and Eid prayers?G Peace,Curtis Sharif Houston, Texas http://flickr. com/photos/ emiraty911/ 390297364/ page2/ Excerpts: Muslim prayer "Five times a day a Muslim is bound to perform the Salaah, the fixed ritual of the Islamic prayer - worship. He should properly go to the nearest mosque to offer his prayers together with the whole congregation. Each of the five periods is preceded by the adhaan (or azaan - ezan as it is more commonly called). The muezzin (mu'adh-dhin in Arabic) calls out on each occasion:... .. Then follows the actual performance of prayer itself in which anything between two or four rituals (each one known as a rak'ah - a "bowing") are performed." " on Fridays the great congregational prayer just after midday, the Juma prayer, replaces the midday prayer."I
Bismillah [IslamCity] India caught in the Taliban myth - M. K. Bhadrakumar
South Asia Jul 10, 2008 India caught in the Taliban myth By M K Bhadrakumar The horrendous terrorist attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul on Monday has no precedents. Never has the mission there been attacked in this fashion - not even during the darkest periods of the civil war in the 1980s and 1990. Nor has any other diplomatic mission in Kabul been so targeted in the current phase of the civil war that began with the United States invasion in 2001. The suicide attack claimed the lives of 41 people, with more than 140 injured. Among the dead were Indian Defense Attache Brigadier R D Mehta, diplomat Venkateswara Rao and two Indian paramilitary guards. Unsurprisingly, Indian opinion makers have been swift in depicting the terrorist act as a moral evil, which it probably is. All the same, it is necessary to draw a line while presenting what happened as a kind of morality play of good versus evil. The danger is when the narrative begins depicting a moral universe where we are hated solely on account of our altruistic motives and intrinsic goodness. Whereas, the reality is that we live in savage times where realpolitik and not morality often enough happens to be the guiding force inciting our monstrous enemies. A need arises, therefore, to take a more honest look at any hidden sewers that may exist. Such an exercise cannot and should not in any way detract from the total condemnation that the terrorists deserve. But it will serve an important purpose in so far as we do not fall into a false sense of innocence. Even the death of a sparrow is a tragedy. Too many Indian lives are being lost in Afghanistan. The death of a brigadier, certainly, is a huge loss to India's armed forces. It is about time to ask questions why this is happening. First and foremost, do we comprehend the complexities of the Afghan situation? The primary responsibility for this task lies with the Indian mission in Kabul, which should assess the situation correctly and report to Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs will be the best judge to decide whether there have been any lacunae in putting in place the underpinnings of India's Afghan policy. After all, a distinct pattern is emerging in the recent past. Is it mere coincidence? Each time an Indian life was lost, top officials in Delhi reiterated their resolve not to be deterred by terrorists. A high-level meeting of officials ensued to take stock of the security of Indian personnel in Afghanistan. Apart from diplomatic and other staff, several thousand Indians are involved in reconstruction work in the country. We then moved on. But does that approach suffice? Is anyone listening out there in the Hindu Kush? Isn't a comprehensive re-look of policy warranted? Something has gone very wrong somewhere. The government owes an explanation. One thing is clear. The Taliban are a highly motivated movement. They are not in the business of exhibitionism. Their actions are invariably pinpointed, conveying some distinguishable political message or the other. This has been so all along during the past decade. Anyone who interacted with the Taliban would agree. Even on the eve of the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, they were prepared to deal, but by then the Gorge W Bush administration was bent on the military path. In the present case of India's embassy, the terrorist attack was carefully targeted. Equally, its timing must also bear scrutiny. The overall fragility of the security situation or the prevailing climate of violence in Afghanistan alone cannot account for it. India is not part of the tens of thousands of coalition forces stationed in Afghanistan. But why is India being singled out? After all, Iran has been no less an "enemy" for the Taliban or al-Qaeda - or Russia and Uzbekistan for that matter. The first point is that the Taliban have once again chosen to target Indian interests, which are located on Afghan soil. They haven't stretched their long arm to act on Indian soil. Even though India's army chief recently speculated that Kashmiri militants could have tie-ups with the Taliban or al-Qaeda, such a link seems highly improbable. (Why there should have been such a speculative statement at all on a sensitive issue at such a responsible level, we do not know). The Taliban message is that they have a score to settle with India's Afghan policy; that it is best settled on Afghan soil; and that they do not have any hostility toward India as such. Two, the Taliban have ratcheted up the level of their attacks on Indian interests. Targeting the Indian chancery makes it a very serious message. It is unclear whether the Indian defense attache was specifically the target. Conceivably, he was. If so, the timing of the attack is relevant. India has sharply stepped up its military-to-military cooperation with Afghanistan. Media reports indicate that India is training Afghan military personn
Bismillah [IslamCity] mideast: saudi - Saudi Ambassador opens internship program for Saudi students
Saudi Ambassador opens internship program for Saudi students Saudi Ambassador to the US Adel A. Al-Jubeir has opened an internship program for Saudi students on scholarship in the United States. The program will work in cooperation with the Saudi Cultural Attaché's office. American companies participating in the program will open up their internship programs to Saudi students in the United States, enabling the students to gain valuable work experience needed by Saudi companies. So far, eight companies have participated in the program. http://www.saudiembassy.net/2007News/News/EduDetail.asp?cIndex=7505 <>
Bismillah [IslamCity] Re: Dubai to set up Muhammad museum
As-Salaamu 'Alaykum, I know that when we speak, we are to use the salutation on the Prophet ( sallallahu alayhi wassalam) and the one who doesn't is the most stingiest person. Thank you for bringing it up so that everyone is reminded of it. We are also to use the full islamic greeting when greeting a muslim, not an abbrevian, because that is muslim's right upon another muslim to receive the greeting and it is a command from the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wassalam) to greet the ones (muslim) you know and the ones (muslim) you don't know. It is the greeting Adam (alayhi salaam) gave to the angels and they returned the greeting back and Allah said that this will be the greeting of Adam (alayhi salaam)'s progeny. Abbreviations don't mean anything but what is stated. so AOA, WA, 786 don't mean anything more than what letters and numbers. wa'l salaamu alaykum Shahid. Re: Dubai to set up Muhammad museum Posted by: "Nasir Javaid Maqsood Imran, Chartered Acc" Nasir Javaid Maqsood Imran, Chartered Accountan Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:38 pm (PDT) Dear Shahid AOA It is always required to uses sallAllaahu `alaihi wasallam whenever we use the word prophet Muhammad or only Prophet wasalam nasir - Original Message - From: Shahid. To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Dubai to set up Muhammad museum Dubai to set up Muhammad museum ref: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7290803.stm Dubai has been a bridge between East and West in commercial terms The Gulf emirate of Dubai has said it is to set up the world's first museum dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad. It aims to shed light on his life in 7th Century Arabia, as well as his legacy for the world's 1.3bn Muslims. There will also be a wing explaining the Muslim pilgrimage, or Hajj, and another for the other pillars of Islam. Dubai, more usually known for its burgeoning commerce and tourism, is hoping to provide a bridge between the Islamic world and other countries. The Prophet Muhammad Museum will be the first project undertaken by the Dubai Authority for Culture and Arts, which was established last week by the emirate in an attempt to widen its global appeal. 'Shining milestone' Those behind the plans for the new museum say it aims to shed light on the life and legacy of the man Muslims believe is the last messenger of God, as well as introducing the message of eternal love and peace they he gave the world. In a city which is never shy of using superlatives when it comes to its own ideas, the museum is being described as a "shining milestone" in the history of Dubai. Home to more than 100 nationalities, Dubai is one of the more tolerant cities in the region, allowing, if not encouraging alcohol to be drunk and skimpy clothing to be worn. Until now, Dubai has positioned itself as showing what Arabs can achieve commercially. It has been a self-proclaimed beacon for other Arab states shining a light on what it has shown is possible in a troubled region. Now though, it is hoping to go one step further, providing not only a bridge between East and West in commercial terms, but also by providing a link between the Islamic world and the rest of the world.
Bismillah [IslamCity] Re: Dubai to set up Muhammad museum
As-Salaamu 'Alaykum, I forgot to mentioned the real reason I replied to the email. The reason that email didn't have any salutations in it because I didn't write that email. I copied and pasted the news from the site and provided the link to the site. wa'l salaamu alaykum Shahid. - Original Message - From: Shahid. To: islamcity@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 5:03 PM Subject: Re: Dubai to set up Muhammad museum As-Salaamu 'Alaykum, I know that when we speak, we are to use the salutation on the Prophet ( sallallahu alayhi wassalam) and the one who doesn't is the most stingiest person. Thank you for bringing it up so that everyone is reminded of it. We are also to use the full islamic greeting when greeting a muslim, not an abbrevian, because that is muslim's right upon another muslim to receive the greeting and it is a command from the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wassalam) to greet the ones (muslim) you know and the ones (muslim) you don't know. It is the greeting Adam (alayhi salaam) gave to the angels and they returned the greeting back and Allah said that this will be the greeting of Adam (alayhi salaam)'s progeny. Abbreviations don't mean anything but what is stated. so AOA, WA, 786 don't mean anything more than what letters and numbers. wa'l salaamu alaykum Shahid. Re: Dubai to set up Muhammad museum Posted by: "Nasir Javaid Maqsood Imran, Chartered Acc" Nasir Javaid Maqsood Imran, Chartered Accountan Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:38 pm (PDT) Dear Shahid AOA It is always required to uses sallAllaahu `alaihi wasallam whenever we use the word prophet Muhammad or only Prophet wasalam nasir - Original Message - From: Shahid. To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Dubai to set up Muhammad museum Dubai to set up Muhammad museum ref: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7290803.stm Dubai has been a bridge between East and West in commercial terms The Gulf emirate of Dubai has said it is to set up the world's first museum dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad. It aims to shed light on his life in 7th Century Arabia, as well as his legacy for the world's 1.3bn Muslims. There will also be a wing explaining the Muslim pilgrimage, or Hajj, and another for the other pillars of Islam. Dubai, more usually known for its burgeoning commerce and tourism, is hoping to provide a bridge between the Islamic world and other countries. The Prophet Muhammad Museum will be the first project undertaken by the Dubai Authority for Culture and Arts, which was established last week by the emirate in an attempt to widen its global appeal. 'Shining milestone' Those behind the plans for the new museum say it aims to shed light on the life and legacy of the man Muslims believe is the last messenger of God, as well as introducing the message of eternal love and peace they he gave the world. In a city which is never shy of using superlatives when it comes to its own ideas, the museum is being described as a "shining milestone" in the history of Dubai. Home to more than 100 nationalities, Dubai is one of the more tolerant cities in the region, allowing, if not encouraging alcohol to be drunk and skimpy clothing to be worn. Until now, Dubai has positioned itself as showing what Arabs can achieve commercially. It has been a self-proclaimed beacon for other Arab states shining a light on what it has shown is possible in a troubled region. Now though, it is hoping to go one step further, providing not only a bridge between East and West in commercial terms, but also by providing a link between the Islamic world and the rest of the world.
Bismillah [IslamCity] A thought
As Salaamu Alaikum
One candle, by lighting another, does not lose part of its light. Yet we
guard our light as if it were a commodity that will run out if we share
it. We put a bucket over our light so that no one else can see it in
case they might want some of it. We think that that will make it last
longer; but it won't. Only in sharing our light will it burn brighter.
Try the concept of random acts of kindness. Stop at a toll gate and pay
the fee for the car behind you. They will probably race behind you for
miles trying to catch you and trying to figure out what it was that made
you pay their fee. Smile at people, stand up for pregnant ladies, and
carry parcels for old people, give abundantly to beggars, and smile at
children, stroke pets. Be nice to people, because only in giving do we
get back more. Share the light. Yours will burn brighter. INSHALLAH!
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PoEtEsS
"Happiness is the key to the foundation of satisfaction, contentment and
acceptance"…Zohra Moosa
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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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Bismillah [IslamCity] Jummah Mubarak
As Salaamu Alaikum
May Allah lift you when you fall,wipe your tears when you are sad,hold your
hand when you are afraid & live in your heart when you need Allah Inshallah
PoEtEsS
"Happiness is the key to the foundation of satisfaction, contentment and
acceptance"…Zohra Moosa
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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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Bismillah [IslamCity] Health tip
As Salaamu Alaikum
THE 7-STEP EASY STRESS RELIEVER
Just in case you are having a rough day, here is a 7-Step stress
management technique recommended in the latest psychological texts. The
funny thing is that this really works.
Try this:-
1. Picture yourself near a stream.
2. Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air.
3. No one but you knows your secret place.
4. You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called "the world."
5. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade
of serenity.
6. The water is crystal clear.
7. You can easily make out the face of the person you're holding
underwater?
See! You're smiling already.
Radio Islam
PoEtEsS
"Happiness is the key to the foundation of satisfaction, contentment and
acceptance"…Zohra Moosa
***
{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom
(i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue
with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone
astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy
Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allah (believes in
His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites
(men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I
am one of the Muslims."} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "By Allah, if
Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of
camels." [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, "Whoever
calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who
follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all."
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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http://www.prophetmuhammadforall.org
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