Bismillah [IslamCity] [ RAMADHAN FOCUS 1429 Part 1 ] - Some Virtues of Ramadhan
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Bismillah [IslamCity] [QURAN - Part 6] Dua to Read after the Recitation of the Qur'an
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Bismillah [IslamCity] [QURAN - Part 7] Sajda Tilawat
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Bismillah [IslamCity] INSPIRATIONS Volume 5 Released
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Bismillah [IslamCity] [QURAN - Part 3] Easy Method to complete the recitation of the Qur'an in a Month
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Bismillah [IslamCity] RAMADHAN Q A by Mufti A.K.Hoosen ( Book released)
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Success of a Farmer
Success of a farmer There was a farmer who grew superior quality, award-winning corn in his farm. Each year, he entered his corn in the state fair where it won honors and prizes. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew his corn. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours. How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbours when they are entering corn in the competition with yours each year? The reporter asked. Why brother ? The farmer replied, Didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen grains from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbours grow inferior, sub-standard and poor quality corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I have to grow good corn, I must help my neighbours to grow good corns too. The farmer gave a superb insight into the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbours' corn also improves. So it is in the other dimensions and areas of life ! Those who choose to be in harmony must help their neighbours and colleagues to be at peace. Those who choose to live well must help others live well too. The value of a life is measured by the lives it touches... Success does not happen in isolation; it is most often a participatory and collective process. So share the good practices, ideas and new knowledge with your family, friends, team members and neighbours and all. As they say: Success breeds Success. ** Abdullah ibn Umar(radhiyallahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The best friend in the Sight of Allah is he who is the well-wisher of his companions, and the best neighbour is one who behaves best towards his neighbours. (Tirmidhi) Author Unknown - Taken from Inspirations Volume 5 Inspirations Volume 5 will be available in 3 to 4 weeks time. Courtesy: AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS ( www.everymuslim.net ) AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS
Bismillah [IslamCity] Contemporary Q A of Mufti A.K.Hoosen: Newly Published BOOK
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Bismillah [IslamCity] 2008 to see three Hijri years
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2008 to see three Hijri years
Staff Report: GULF NEWS
Published: December 16, 2007, 23:12
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/12/17/10175432.html
Dubai: The Gregorian year 2008 will see three Hijri years, Arabic
daily Al Khaleej said quoting Jordanian Astronomical Society on
Sunday.
The last nine days of Dhu Al Hijja 1428 will fall in the first days of
January 2008, and then to be followed by the Hijri year of 1429, the
society said in a statement.
The last days of December 2008 will see the start of the Hijri year
1430.
This means that year 2008 will see the end of 1428, the complete year
of 1429 and the beginning of 1430, the society explained in its
statement.
Having three Hijri years in a Gregorian year happens once every 33
years, which means 2041 will have three lunar years.
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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] What is the Islamic Calendar ?
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What is the Islamic Calendar ?
Syed Khalid Shaukat
The Islamic calendar is based on lunar months, which begin when a thin
new crescent Moon is actually sighted in the western sky after sunset
within a day or so after the New Moon. Hence, the month is either 29
days or 30 days. There are 12 months in an Islamic year, which is
either 354 days long or 355 days long, compared to (Gregorian) civil
calendar year of 365 or 366 days. Since the Islamic Lunar year has 12
lunar months, it is on an average, 11 days shorter than the
(Gregorian) civil year, the Islamic year shifts earlier in each civil
year by about 11 days. The 12 months of the Islamic calendar are:
Muharram
Safar
Rabi' al-Awwal
Rabi' al-Thaani
Jumada al-Ooola (also known as Jumada al-Awwal)
Jumada al-Ukhra (also known as Jumada al-Thaani)
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qa'dah
Dhu al-Hijjah
The Islamic (Hijri) calendar year is usually abbreviated A.H. in
Western languages from the latinized Anno Hegirae or more commonly
known as After Hijrah.
It was during the Messenger Muhammad's (peace be upon him) last
pilgrimage in the 10th year of Hijrah (10th year of his migration from
Makkah to Medinah), that the decision to introduce a purely lunar
Islamic Calendar was made.
Although, the Islamic calendar was introduced in the Christian Era of
632 AD by the Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him), the beginning of
the Islamic era for the count of Islamic years was considered and
discussed during 639 AD, the time of the 4th year of the Caliphate of
Umar(R.A.) who declared that the most important event in establishing
the roots of Islam in Madinah is Hijrah (Messenger's migration from
Makkah), therefore let it become the epoch of the era which happened
in 622 AD. The actual starting date for the Islamic Calendar was
chosen (on the basis of purely lunar years, counting backwards) to be
the first day of the first month (1st Muharram) of the year of the
Hijrah. However, the era between 1st year to 10th year of the Hijrah
was not following this Islamic Calendar; instead the prevailing
practices of various kinds of intercalation was followed in Arabia at
that time. Different tribes were following different intercalations,
so there was no uniform calendar. Accordingly, first day of Muharram,
1 A.H. as practiced in Arabia corresponded either April 18 or May 18,
622 C.E. (Julian calendar). However, if one wants a theoretical
starting date for Islamic calendar (on the basis of purely lunar
months without intercalation, counting backwards) then the first day
of the first month i.e. 1st Muharram, 1 A.H. corresponds to July 16,
622 C.E.
The earliest date of Islamic calendar for which a Julian calendar date
is exactly known is 9th Dhu al-Hijjah, 10 AH, which corresponds to
March 6, 632 C.E. (Friday), when the Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon
him) performed his last and farewell pilgrimage to Makkah.
Source: By Khalid Shaukat (moonsighting.com)
SEE ALSO:
* The Blessings of the Lunar Calendar
* The Islamic Calendar
* Islamic Calendar Months from 2007 to 2020
* Significant dates of the Islamic calendar
* Origins of New Year's Eve - Sheikh Hakim Quick (VIDEO)
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(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] What kind of town are you from ?
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What kind of town are you from ?
Once there was an old and very wise man. Every day he would sit
outside a gas station in his rocking chair and wait to greet motorists
as they passed through his small town. On this day, his granddaughter
knelt down at the foot of his chair and slowly passed the time with
him.
As they sat and watched the people come and go, a tall man who surely
had to be a tourist -- since they knew everyone in the town -- began
looking around as if he were checking out the area for a place to
live.
The stranger walked up and asked,So what kind of town is this that
we're in?
The older gentleman slowly turned to the man and replied, Well, what
kind of town are you from?
The tourist said,In the town I'm from everyone is very critical of
each other. The neighbours all gossip about everyone, and it's a real
negative place to live. I'm sure glad to be leaving. It is not a very
cheerful place.
The man in the chair looked at the stranger and said, You know,
that's just how this town is.
An hour or so later a family that was also passing through stopped for
gas. The car slowly turned in and rolled to a stop in front of where
the older gentleman and his granddaughter were sitting. The mother
jumped out with two small children and asked where the restrooms were.
The man in the chair pointed to a small, bent-up sign that was barely
hanging by one nail on the side of the door.
The father stepped out of the car and also asked the man,Is this town
a pretty good place to live?
The man in the chair replied, What about the town you are from? How
is it?
The father looked at him and said,Well, in the town I'm from everyone
is very close and always willing to lend their neighbour a helping
hand. There's always a hello and thank you everywhere you go. I really
hate to leave. I feel almost like we are leaving family.
The older gentlemen turned to the father and gave him a warm smile.
You know, that's a lot like this small town.
Then the family returned to the car, said their thank yous, waved
goodbye and drove away.
After the family was in the distance, the granddaughter looked up at
her grandfather and asked,Grandpa, how come when the first man came
into our town you told him it was a terrible place to live and when
the family came in to town you told them it was a wonderful place to
live?
The grandfather lovingly looked down at this granddaughter's wondering
blue eyes and said,No matter where you move, you take your own
attitude with you and that's what makes it terrible or wonderful.
It's your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude.
Happiness is not something you find, it's something you create.
Source: Inspirations Volume 5
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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] How to view Hardships and Disasters ?
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 How to view Hardships ? Allah has decreed that, in this life, hardships and disasters strike both believers and non-believers. For a non-believer, they are inconveniences that hinder him from proceeding with his normal involvement in the worldly life. For a believer, on the other hand, they are instances of rest and remembrance, tests that promise great rewards, and indications of atonement and expiation of sins. Regardless of how little is the harm that strikes a believer, it carries with it good news of forgiveness and elevated rank ( in Jannah ). The Righteous Predecessors used to be pleased when a hardship afflicted them, seeing it as a token of Allah's forgiveness and benevolence. Allah burdens not a person beyond his scope. He gets reward for that (good) which he has earned, and he is punished for that (evil) which he has earned. Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into error, our Lord! Lay not on us a burden like that which You did lay on those before us (Jews and Christians); our Lord! Put not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Pardon us and grant us Forgiveness. Have mercy on us. You are our Maula (Patron, Suppor-ter and Protector, etc.) (Surah Baqara Verse 286) Expiations of Sins Abu Hurayrah(ra) reported that the Prophet(sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: Hardships continue to befall a believing man and woman in their body, family, and property, until they meet Allah burdened with no sins. [Tirmidhi] Sign of Allah's Love Abu Hurayrah (RA) reported that the Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: Whenever Allah wills good for a person, He subjects him to adversity [Bukharee and others] Sign of Eeman Abu Hurayrah (RA) and Ka'b Bin Maalik (RA) reported that the Prophet(sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: The parable of a believer is that of a fresh and moist plant; the wind tilts it this way and that way; and so is the believer; he continues to be subject to affliction. And the parable of a hypocrite is that of a firm cedar tree; it does not shake - until it is uprooted all at once. [Bukharee and Muslim] Sign of Righteousness The prophets and righteous people are afflicted the most, and their rewards are the highest. Sa'd (RA) reported that the Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: The most in their suffering among the people are the prophets, then the best, then the (next) best. One is afflicted in accordance with his deen (faith). If his deen is firm his affliction is hard, and if his deen is weak, his affliction is light. Indeed, one would be so much subjected to adversity until he walks among the people without any sins. [Ahmad, Tirmithee] Early Punishment Anas (RA) reported that the Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: When Allah wills good for a servant of His, He expedites his punishment in this life; and when He wills retribution for a servant of His, He holds his sins for Him to judge him by them on the Day of Resurrection. [Tirmithee] Multiplication of Rewards Anas (RA) reported that the Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: The amount of reward is in accordance with the amount of suffering. When Allah (SWT) loves some people, He tries them (with affliction). He who then is content (with Allah's decree) has achieved the acceptance (of Allah), and he who is dissatisfied (with Allah's decree) will attain the anger (of Allah). [Tirmidhi] Rewards for Sickness One should not look to sickness as a gloomy episode, but should remember the great good in it. It is one form of affliction with which Allah (SWT) tests His 'ibaad (servants), giving them a chance to acquire rewards, as was explained above, as is further emphasized below. Removal of Sins and Elevation in Ranks Abu Hurayrah (RA) reported that the Prophet(sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: Whenever a Muslim is afflicted by harm from sickness or other matters, Allah will drop his sins because of that, like a tree drops its leaves. [Bukharee and Muslim] Abu Sa'eed al-Khudree (RA) reported that the Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: A Muslim is not afflicted by hardship, sickness, sadness, worry, harm, or depression - even if pricked by a thorn, but Allah expiates his sins because of that. [Bukharee and Muslim] Sa'eed said, I was with Salmaan (RA) when he visited a sick man in Kindah ( in Persia ), and he said to him: Expect good because Allah (SWT) makes a believers sickness an expiation (for his sins) and a period of rest. However, when a disbeliever falls sick, he is like a camel whose owner ties it then lets it loose - it does not understand why it was tied nor why it was freed. [Bukharee] 'Aishah (RA) narrated that once some pain afflicted the Prophet(sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) causing him to suffer and turn about in his bed. she said: Had one of us
Bismillah [IslamCity] Various Rulings on Mobile Ring-tones
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 Various Rulings on Mobile Ring-tones Mobile Ringtones http://shaykh.wordpress.com/2007/01/26/mobile-phone-ring-tones/ by Muhammad Abdullah Friday, January 26, 2007 Shaykh Mohammad Saleem mentioned the following, regarding the types of ring tones a Muslim should have on his mobile: One should endeavour to switch off our mobiles when coming into the Masjid. If we leave them on silent then at least wait till you go outside before looking at them. It is haraam to have musical ring tones. (Even though those who do this have good intentions) it is also inappropriate to have Adhaan or Qiraah as ring tones. The Qur'aan and Adhaan were not sent to this world in order to inform us that a friend of ours is ringing us on our mobile. * Turkish imam to fine owners of ringing mobile phones during prayers http://www.ntvmsnbc.com/news/404881.asp April 6, 2007 The plan to fine those whose mobile phones ring during the namaz or prayers has been welcomed by public and is expected to spread into other parts of the province. MUS - The mufti or senior Muslim cleric for the southeastern Turkish city of Mus has ordered that anyone whose mobile phone rings while they are praying in one of the region's mosques should pay a fine of 10 Turkish lira. Mufti Ali Melek said that the money raised from the fines would be go towards the needs of Mus' mosques. Currently, the fine is limited to the city of Mus but soon would spread throughout the province, according to Melek. * A Fatwa Against Ringtones October 09, 2006 http://www.textually.org/ringtonia/archives/2006/10/013759.htm According to Cellular News, an imam at a Mosque in Saudi Arabia issued a fatwa against mobile phones after one rang during prayers on Saturday, playing Arabic pop music. The fatwa states that the next time somebody allows their phone to go off in the congregation, the imam could throw the guilty person out of the mosque. * Using musical tunes on mobile phones Taken from islam-qa - Sheikh Munajjid Question: Is there anything wrong with using mobile phones which play tunes, because these tunes are a kind of music, or not? In fact it is possible to avoid this problem by using a mobile telephone whose ringing tone is a verse of Qur'aan. ANSWER: Praise be to Allaah. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) stated that musical instruments are haraam when he said: There will be among my ummah people who will regard as permissible adultery, silk, alcohol and musical instruments. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5590. This hadeeth indicates that musical instruments are haraam in two ways. Firstly, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said they will regard as permissible, which clearly indicates that the things mentioned - including musical instruments - are forbidden in sharee'ah but those people will regard them as permissible. Secondly, musical instruments are mentioned alongside things which are definitively forbidden, namely adultery and alcohol. If they were not haraam, they would not be mentioned alongside these things. (al-Silsilah al-Saheehah by al-Albaani, 1/140-141). Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: This hadeeth indicates that musical instruments are haraam. (Majmoo' al-Fataawa, 11/535). It is possible to do without these haraam tunes by setting the phone to ring with an ordinary tone, or something else that is not regarded as a musical tune. The Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas was asked about the ruling on musical tunes on mobile phones. They replied: It is not permissible to use musical tunes for telephones or any other devices, because listening to musical instruments is haraam, as is indicated by the evidence of sharee'ah. It is possible to do without them by using the ordinary ringing tone. And Allaah is the Source of strength. Majallat al-Da'wah, issue no. 1790, p. 42. The questioner mentioned that it is possible to set the ringing tone as a verse of Qur'aan, but it is better not to do that, because there is the fear that this may be a kind of disrespect towards the Holy Qur'aan. Allaah revealed the Qur'aan to be a Book of guidance showing the right way, to be recited and pondered and acted upon, not to be a means of alerting people. It is sufficient for the questioner to set his phone to an ordinary ringing tone. And Allaah knows best. * Mobile phones making haraam sounds Taken from islam-qa - Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid Question: What is your opinion of what we hear of the annoying ringing of mobile phones with a musical ring and their being so popular that they are even heard in the mosques?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Setting mobile phones to ring with a musical tone is reprehensible and haraam
Bismillah [IslamCity] A Bad smell
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A Bad smell
Hasan al-Basri(Rahmatullahi alaiyh) once fell sick. His neighbour, an
unbeliever, came to pay him a visit.
O Imam, he exclaimed, I detect a bad smell. The Imam told him it
was caused by illness, but the neighbour insisted: That is not the
odour of sickness. It is a lavatory smell. Tell me what it is!
He had not noticed that sewage was leaking from his house into that of
the Imam.
When the neighbour insisted, the Imam finally said: For some months
your drain has been seeping through to our side. I tried to fix it,
but without success.
His neighbour asked why he had not told him before, but the venerable
Imam said: I might have offended you.
The unbeliever was so impressed by this ethical refinement that he was
ennobled with True Imaan, for he recognized the Imam's morality as a
reflection of Islam.
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Allah, the Exalted, says: Worship Allah and join none with Him (in
worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the
poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a
stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and
those (slaves) whom your right hands possess.'' (Quran 4:36)
Ibn `Umar and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The
Messenger(sallahu alaiyhi wassallam) of Allah said, Jibril kept
recommending treating neighbours with kindness until I thought he
would assign a share of inheritance. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The
Messenger(sallahu alaiyhi wassallam) commanded me thus, O Abu Dharr!
Whenever you prepare a broth, put plenty of water in it, and give some
of it to your neighbours. [Muslim]
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet
(sallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said, By Allah, he is not a believer! By
Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer. It was
asked, Who is that, O Messenger of Allah? He said, One whose
neighbour does not feel safe from his evil. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The
Messenger(sallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said, O Muslim women! No one of
you should consider insignificant (a gift) to give to her neighbour
even if it is (a gift of) the trotters of a sheep. [Al-Bukhari and
Muslim]
Taken from Inspirations Volume 4
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(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] The Wolves within .......
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 The Wolves within ... An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to him with anger at a schoolmate who had done him an injustice, said, Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great 'hate' for those that have taken so much, with no sorrow for what they do. But hate wears you down, and does not hurt your enemy. It is like taking poison and wishing your enemy would die. I have struggled with these feelings many times. He continued, It is as if there are two wolves inside me; one is good and does no harm. He lives in harmony with all around him and does not take offense when no offense was intended. He will only fight when it is right to do so, and in the right way. But the other wolf, ah! He is full of anger. The littlest thing will set him into a fit of temper. He fights everyone, all the time, for no reason. He cannot think because his anger and hate are so great. It is hard to live with these two wolves inside me, for both of them try to dominate my soul. The boy looked intently into his Grandfather's eye and asked, Which one wins, Grandfather? The Grandfather solemnly said, The one I feed. *** The Meaning of Nafs by Muhammad 'Afifi al-'Akiti Ibn Kathir says: The Mu'min are a people who have been prevented through the Qur'an from indulging in the pleasures of this world; it comes between them and what might destroy them. The Mu'min is like a prisoner in this world, who tries to free himself from its shackles and chains, placing his trust in nothing in it, until the day he meets his Creator. He knows full well that he is accountable for everything that he hears, sees and says, and for everything that he does with his body. (Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah, vol. 9 pg. 276, Cairo 1352) There are two kinds of people, one are those whose Nafs have overcome them and led them to ruin because they yielded to them and obeyed their impulses. The other kinds are those who have overcome their Nafs and made them obey their commands. Nafs (pl. Anfus or Nufus) lexically means soul, the psyche, the ego, self, life, person, heart or mind. (Mu'jam, Kassis) Although some scholars have classified the Nafs up to 7 stages, there is agreement among Ulama' that in the Qur'an, Allah (s.w.t.) has described at least 3 main types of the Nafs. And these are in rank from the worse to better: Nafs al-Ammara Bissu' (the Nafs that urges evil), Nafs al-Lawwama (the Nafs that Blames) and Nafs al-Mutma`inna (the Nafs at Peace). A summary of these states of the Nafs are given by Imam Tabari in his Tafsir of Surah Yusuf verse 53: 1. Nafs al-Ammara Bissu' (The Soul which Commands): This is the Nafs that brings punishment itself. By its very nature it directs its owner towards every wrong action. No one can get rid of its evil without the help from Allah. As Allah refers to this Nafs in the story of the wife of al-Aziz (Zulaikha) and Prophet Yusuf (s): The (human) soul is certainly prone to evil (12:53). Allah also says: And had it not been for the grace of Allah and His Mercy on you, not one of you would ever have been pure; but Allah purifies whomever He wishes, and Allah is Hearing, Knowing. (24:21) This Nafs resides in the world of the senses and is dominated by earthly desires (Shahwat) and passions.. Evil lies hidden in the Nafs and it is this that leads it on to do wrong. If Allah were to leave the servant alone with his self, the servant would be destroyed between its evil and the evil that it craves; but if Allah grants him success and help, then he will survive. We seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, both from the evil in ourselves and from the evil of our actions. 2. Nafs al-Lawwama (the Soul that Blames): Allah refers to this Nafs, And I do call to witness the Nafs that blames (75:2). This Nafs is conscious of its own imperfections. Hasan al-Basri said, You always see the believer blaming himself and saying things like 'Did I want this? Why did I do that? Was this better than that?.. 3. Nafs al-Mutma`inna (the Soul at Peace): Allah refers to this Nafs, O Self, in complete rest and satisfaction! (89:27). This Nafs is tranquil as it rests on the certitude of Allah. Ibn Abbas (r) said, It is the tranquil and believing soul. Al-Qatadah (r) said, It is the soul of the believer, made calm by what Allah has promised. Its owner is at rest and content with his knowledge of Allah's Names and Attributes, and with what He has said about Himself and His Messenger(sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam ) , and with what He has said about what awaits the soul after death: about the departure of the soul, the life in the Barzakh, and the events of the Day of Qiyamah which will follow. So much so that a believer such as this can almost see them with his own eyes. So he submits to the will of Allah
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Ramadhaan Focus ( PART 8 )
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 Ramadhaan Focus( PART 8 ) I'TIKAAF - PART 3 of 3 1. TODAY'S HADITH Hazrat Ibn Abbas(Radhiyallahu anhu) reports that, while he was once in I'tikaaf in the Masjid-e-Nabawi (Prophet's mosque), a certain man came to him, greeted him and sat down. Ibn Abbas(Radhiyallahu anhu) said to him, 'I see that you seem sad and troubled. The man replied: Yes. O son of the uncle of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam), I am indeed troubled in that I have an obligation to fulfil towards someone. I swear by the holiness of the inmate of this honoured resting place (Rasulullah's (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) grave) that I am not able to fulfil this obligation. Ibn Abbas(radhiyallahu anhu) inquired: Shall I intercede with that person on your behalf? The man replied By all means, if you so wish. Ibn Abbas(radhiyallahu anhu) put on his shoes and proceeded out from the mosque. The man, seeing this, said: Have you then forgotten that you are in I'tikaaf? Tears filling his eyes, Ibn Abbas(radhiyallahu anhu) replied: 'No, but the occasion is still fresh in my mind when I heard the esteemed inmate of this tomb say: Whoever sets forth in the way of settling a necessary affair on behalf of his brother, that service shall be better for him than to perform I'tikaaf for ten years; and whosoever performs I'tikaaf for a day (thereby seeking the pleasure of Allah, Allah will spread three trenches between him and the fire of Hell, the width of each trench being greater than the distance between Heaven and the Earth. COMMENTARY Two things are clear from this Hadith. In the first place, we are told that, by way of reward for one day's I'tikaaf', Allah spreads three trenches between him and the fire of Jahannam, the width of which equals the distance between the Heavens and the Earth. In Kashful Ghummah, Allaama Sha'raani relates a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: Whoever performs I'tikaaf for the final ten days of Ramadhan; for him is the reward of two Hajj and two Umrahs; and whoever performs I'tikaaf from 'Maghrib' until Eshaa, doing nothing except performing Salaat and reciting the Qur'an, Allah will prepare a place for him in Jannah. In the second place, we are told that performing a service for one's brother brings a reward greater than ten years of I'tikaaf. For this reason, Ibn Abbas(Radhiyallahu anhu) broke off his I'tikaaf; it was of course possible for him to continue it afterwards. The Sufis say that Allah has such sympathy for very few things as He has for a broken heart. It is for this reason that we have been so much warned of the Appeals to Allah of that person whose heart has been hurt through any unjust treatment or persecution. Whenever the Prophet (Sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) appointed anyone as a governor, in addition to advising him, he would also warn him to beware of the invocation (to Allah) of the persecuted. Note that I'tikaaf terminates when one leaves the mosque even for a task on behalf of a fellow Muslim. When that I'tikaaf is Waajib, it will mean that it has to be performed all over again. Rasullullah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) never left the mosque during I'tikaaf, except for the calls of nature and Wudhu. As for Ibn Abbas (Radhi Allaho anho) leaving the mosque to do some favour to a friend, it was in the spirit that is reminiscent of the soldier lying near death on the battle field of Yarmouk, refusing to drink water until his wounded comrade had been given the drink. On the other hand,it is quite possible that Ibn Abbas (Radhi Allaho anho) was performing Nafl I'tikaaf, in which case it was permissible for him to break it off. (Virtues of Ramadhaan) 2. TODAYS FOCUS ( from Hanafi fiqh perspective ) WHAT TO DO DURING I'TIKAF * The Mu'takif should engage himself in Ibadat to the best of his ability. Nafl Salaat, Tilawat, Durood, Istighfar and permanent Thikr in general should be the Mu'takif's occupations throughout the duration of his I'tikaaf. * When the Mu'takif speaks, he must speak only what is virtue or what is necessary. * The Mutakif should not do anything which conflicts with the spirit of I'tikaf. He should guard his heart, mind, ears, eyes and limbs against all evil, thus deriving maximum benefit from his seclusion in the Masjid. * The Mu'takif is the guest of Allah. He should therefore, be careful of his behaviour in the House of Allah. MASAAIL (RULES) PERTAINING TO I'TIKAF * The same rules which apply to a man observing I'tikaaf in the Musjid, apply to a woman observing I'tikaaf in her place of seclusion at home. * When necessity, e.g. Juma' Salaat in another Musjid, compels the Mu'takif to leave his Masjid, it will be permissible for him to enquire about a sick person or generally engage
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EAR BUD
Does using an ear bud nullify the fast?
No, using an ear bud does not nullify the fast.
FASTING IN SHAWWAAL
Is it permissible to make up for the days missed during Ramadhaan
while people are fasting the six fasts of Shawwaal?
Yes, it is permissible to make up for the days missed during the month
of Ramadhaan while people are fasting the six days of Shawwaal.
FOLLOWING AN IMAAM VIA TRANSMITTER
Is it permissible to follow the Salaah at home with the Imaam
performing Salaah in the Masjid, through the agency of a transmitter?
Among the conditions for the validity of following the Imaam in
congregational prayer is the 'UNIFORMITY OF PLACE' between the Imaam
and the follower. [Sagheery Pg. 267]
It follows from the above texts that the following of the Imaam in
prayers from home through the transmitter whilst the Imaam is leading
the congregation in the Masjid, is invalid. The basis of this
invalidity is the absence of the fundamental condition of 'UNIFORMITY
OF PLACE' that determines congregationalism in prayer.
MOUTHWASH
Is it permissible to use mouthwash while fasting?
It is Makrooh (undesirable) to use mouthwash while fasting. If however
some of the mouthwash does happen to go down the throat the fast will
break.
INJECTIONS
Is it permissible for one to take injections while fasting?
It is permissible for one to take injections while he his fasting. The
substance introduced into the body by injection is generally
introduced through the veins and the effect of it does not directly
reach the stomach and the brain (head); it passes by a way that the
Fuqahaa do not normally refer to as Manfaz (passage way). However, if
the injection is injected directly into the brain or stomach the fast
will be void.
SEVERE HEADACHE
If a person broke his fast due to a severe headache then is he
permitted to break his fast, and is there Kaffaarah for this?
If he broke his fast because of the severe headache becoming
unbearable, and by keeping the fast his headache and illness will
increase drastically, then he will be permitted to break his fast.
However, he is required to keep its Qadha after Ramadhaan. There is no
Kaffaarah in this instance. [Tahtaawi p. 373, Bahrur Raaiq Vol.2 p.
281]
WOMEN AND CONGREGATIONAL TARAWEEH
Can women participate in Taraaweeh Salaah in congregation (Jamaat)?
Yes, women will be allowed to participate in the Taraaweeh Salaah, if
congregational, if held at their homes behind their husband, son or
any other Mahram.
DUAA AND FASTING
If a person forgets to say the du'a when breaking the fast, will his
fast still hold?
Yes, even though a person forgets to say the du'a when breaking the
fast, his fast will still hold and be regarded as valid.
INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Will a woman's fast break if she has a internal examination, i.e.
where the doctor uses his/her finger to check inside the patient's
private part?
The fast will only break if any lubricant, oil, or water is applied on
the finger before inserting it, and also if the finger is inserted,
taken out and the same finger (which will now be moist) is reinserted.
If a dry finger is inserted once (and not reinserted immediately
thereafter) then the fast will remain intact. However if any medicine
is inserted into the private part, then whether it is inserted with
the finger or with any other instrument, it will invalidate the fast.
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WET DREAM
During Ramdhan, if one has a wet dream (self relief during sleep), is
the fast valid?
If one has a wet dream during fasting, the fast is still valid.
MENSES
1. If a female gets her period during her fast, can she break the fast
right away or she has to wait till the end?
If a female gets her periods during fasting, she may eat immediately
thereafter. However, she should not do so in public and in the
presence of other fasting people.
2. A female starts menstruating while fasting. What if she stops
menstruating during fasting? How should she conduct herself?
If her menses commenced while fasting, she can eat (not in public). If
her menses stopped while fasting, she should abstain from eating,
drinking, etc. but (in both instances) make up for the day by keeping
a Qadhaa fast after Ramadaan. (Aalamgiri vol.1 pg.214; Rashidiyya)
BATHING WHILST FASTING
I've been told not to take bath when I'm fasting,either before fasting
or after iftar I can take a bath.Please tell me whether this is true.
It is permissible to take a bath while fasting. The information given
to you is incorrect.
PREGNANCY POST BIRTH
1. Is a pregnant woman or one who has just delivered, permitted to
fast in the month of Ramadhaan?
The fast of a pregnant woman is valid. However, due to weakness during
pregnancy, she is exempt from fasting. After delivery of the baby,
during Nifaas (bleeding after birth), she cannot fast.
2. A woman delivered a baby about a month ago through a ceassarean
operation. The doctor said that the operation wound may take upto 6
months to recover. She is also breast-feeding the baby. She has been
adviced to keep herself healthy with proper intake of food. Since
Ramadan is commencing after 1 month, is it permissible for her to miss
her fasts in the month of Ramadan and make up for it later. Please
advice.
Allah Ta ala says in the Qur aan, If a person is sick (whilst in
Ramadhaan) or on a journey, then complete fast on other days (besides
Ramadhaan). If by not eating there is harm feared to either the woman
or her child, it will be permissible for her to continue eating and
keep Qadhaa of Ramadhaan whenever she is able to.
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NOSE DROPS, EYE DROPS
Can a person who is sick inhale some menthol type medicine through the
nose to clear the head during fasting in Ramadan? Can a person put eye
drops in their eye during Fasting in Ramadan?
It is not permissible to inhale medicine during fasting. It is
permissible to use eye drops during fasting.
SWIMMING
Can one swim while fasting ?
It is permissible. Care should be taken that no water enters the
mouth. It will,however, be best to abstain and use the precious
moments of this month in Ibaadat.
BREASTFEEDING
I am breastfeeding my 5-month old daughter - can I fast during
Ramadan? The iftar time will be 8:30pm. If fasting affects lactation
should I continue or make up the days later?
It is permissible to fast whilst breastfeeding. However, if fasting
affects lactation, you may make up for the fasts later.
SWALLOWING MUCUS
If someone has a throat infection and is coughing up green or yellow
colored sputum, if such sputum is swallowed will this invalidate the
fast? Similarily if someone has a runny nose from the flu or common
cold which is producing clear mucus, if this mucus is swallowed will
the fast be invalidated?
Swallowing Mucus or sputum does not invalidate the fast.
TOOTHPASTE BRUSHING TEETH
1. I was wondering if brushing with miswaak allowed (which has a taste
to it), why isn't brushing with tooth paste allowed?
It is permissible to make miswak while fasting. To use tooth paste in
the state of fasting is Makrooh (disliked). The minimum taste in the
miswak is unlike the strong taste in the paste. Furthermore the paste
is a solid substance and liquidifies more in the mouth thereby having
the potential of going down the throat.
2. Is it permissible to brush teeth while fasting?
It is makrooh to use toothpaste during fasting. One may use the
miswaak during fasting.
BLOOD TEST
1. If blood is taken out of the body, does this break the fast?
Taking out blood during fasting does not invalidate the fast.
2. I am diabetic and I am prone to fainting - can I take blood tests
to monitor my blood sugar during ramadan?
Shari'ah (laws of Islam) are balanced and have taken into
consideration different circumstances. If a person is ill to such an
extent that he will faint due to fasting, then he will be excused from
fasting. Such a person may give Fidya (compensation) for not fasting.
However, taking blood tests during fasting is permissible and that
does not invalidate the fast.
INJECTIONS WHILST FASTING
Is it permissible to take an injection while fasting and does that
nullify the fast?
It is permissible to take an injection during fasting. The injection
does not nullify the fast. (Ahsanul Fataawa vol.4 pg.432)
ASTHMA PUMP
I am an asthma patient. Is it permissible for me to use the inhaler
during fasting? The inhaler contains salbutamol (liquid medication).
If it is not permissible, what should I do when I get an asthma attack
during fasting?
Since the inhaler contains a medication (salbutamol), the use of it in
the state of fasting will invalidate the fast. We advise you take
medication at the time of Suhoor to avoid an asthma attack. However,
should you get the attack during fasting, if there is no adequate
alternative which does not break the fast, you may use the inhaler and
make-up for that fast later (make Qadhaa).
LIP BALMS
Are you allowed to put anything on your lips during fasting, such as
lip balm or vaseline to help them from burning?
It is permissible to use a lip balm in the state of fasting.
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(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.
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(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.
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[IslamCity] Sometimes and Always
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Sometimes and Always
Sometimes occasionally
goes by the rules but mostly does his own thing. He is more worried about being
everyone's friend than doing his school work. He gets into trouble a lot but
managed to charm his way through it. His parents have gone to school a lot to
have parent teacher conferences.
Always is a boy who always goes by the book,
never breaks the rules and is never in trouble. He always pleased his family and
friends and never let them down. He is usually stressed out and gets headaches
and stomach aches from stress.
Always became very ill one day and had to be
rushed to the hospital. The doctors were baffled at what could be wrong with
him. Many tests were run and in the end they were inconclusive. He was released
and went home only to be stressed some more about missing school and possibly
letting everyone down if he received a grade less than an A.
Now
Sometimes was doing poorly in school and he knew it.
He decided that he would just do what he could to get by, he thought " Why
should I stress out look what happened to Always."
Well
Always was having the same thoughts " Why should I
stress and make myself sick, sometimes gets by ok" and at that time he started
missing school and just barely got passing grades.
Their parents decided
to sit the boys down and talk to them and tell them that they just need to do
their best and that is all that can be asked of them. They do not need to stress
and get ill but also do not slack off and get failing grades.
Their parents just
wanted them to know that whatever they did, they would be proud of them as long
as they did their best.
Finally,
Sometimes spoke up and said " You mean even if we
don't do well all the time that you will still love us and be proud of us ?? "
The parents answered the question, "Yes we will love you , ALWAYS "
The
moral is:
To
our children: Do your best at whatever you can do within your capability;
that is all that can be expected of you and you will turn out just fine; your
parents will still love and care foryou, no matter
what.
And for
parents: Do not pressurise your children to perform or excel according to
your dreams. Don't live your dreams through your children. Allow them the
opportunity to compete within himself or herself and excel in their own special
abilities.
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(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.
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[IslamCity] Don't we All
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Don't we all
I was parked in front of
the mall wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting
for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was
what society would consider a hobo,street beggar, trampor vagabond.
>From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money.
There are times when you feel generous
but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered. This was one
of those "don't want to be bothered times." "I hope he doesn't ask me for
any money," I thought. He didn't. He came and sat on the curb in front of the
bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the
bus.
After a few minutes he spoke. "That's
a very pretty car," he said. He was ragged but he had an air of dignity around
him. His scraggly blond beard kept more than his face warm. I said, "thanks,"
and continued wiping off my car. He sat there quietly as I worked. The
expected plea for money never came. As the silence between us widened something
inside said, "ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes"
but I held true to the inner voice.
"Do you need any help?" I asked. He
answered in three simple but profound words that I shall never forget.
We often look for wisdom in great men
and women. We expect it from those of higher learning and
accomplishments.
I expected nothing but an
outstretched grimy hand. He spoke the three words that shook me. "Don't we
all?" he said.
I was feeling high and mighty, successful
and important, above a hobo in the street, until those three words hit me like a
twelve gauge shotgun. Don't we all?
I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a
place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only
enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day.
Those three little words still ring true. No matter how much you have, no matter
how much you have accomplished, you need help too. No matter how little you
have, no matter how loaded you are with problems, even without money or a place
to sleep, you can give help. Even if it's just a compliment, you can give that.
You never know when you may see someone that appears to have it all. They are
waiting on you to give them what they don't have. A different perspective on
life, a glimpse at something beautiful, a respite from daily chaos, that only
you through a torn world can see.
Maybe the man was just a homeless stranger
wandering the streets. Maybe he was more than that.He was sent by a power
that is great and wise, to minister to a soul too comfortable in himself to
teach him a lesson. Don't we all? Author: Unknown
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(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] Have You Prepared Your Child For The School Bully? - (PART 1)
of the classroom, and preoccupy students. It
can also inhibit a child's creativity and self-_expression_. Subsequently, this
leads to poor attention spans and academic achievements
suffer.Prepare Your Child For The
BullyTeach your child to walk tall and to maintain eye contact.
Body language is important in all aspects of your child's life. Portraying a
positive, self-confident staturewill help your child cope in many
areas. Teach your child to accompany the confident posture with positive,
self-affirming thoughts that valid his or her rights as a person. These
affirmations will aid your child in speaking up without provoking a bully, and
very well serve to defuse the situation. The element of surprise can
make the bully take a step back. Bullies like easy prey. A joke, a flip comment,
or a question is an unexpected response to harassment, and might be just
enough to make the bully think his actions aren't delivering the desired
outcome.Help your child to identify role models. Encourage your
child to read stories that inspire. Share this time with your child and
point out how strength of character and perseverance can achieve positive
outcomes without resorting to violence orforce.Writing is another
avenue to help your child cope. Encourage your child to keep a diary or
journal.Creativity and self-_expression_ are important and productive tools used
to work through negative issues. Writing provides a safe outlet for a child.
Point out the benefits of journaling positive experiences as well as expressing
their feelings about bullying.Friendships are very important. If you
child has difficulties making or maintaining friends, intervene and help.
Friendshipsare a protection against bullying. Observe and identify
children that might have things in common with your child and arrange a
visit. Encourage your child to join activities that will build strength
and confidence.
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(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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of the classroom, and preoccupy students. It
can also inhibit a child's creativity and self-_expression_. Subsequently, this
leads to poor attention spans and academic achievements
suffer.Prepare Your Child For The
BullyTeach your child to walk tall and to maintain eye contact.
Body language is important in all aspects of your child's life. Portraying a
positive, self-confident staturewill help your child cope in many
areas. Teach your child to accompany the confident posture with positive,
self-affirming thoughts that valid his or her rights as a person. These
affirmations will aid your child in speaking up without provoking a bully, and
very well serve to defuse the situation. The element of surprise can
make the bully take a step back. Bullies like easy prey. A joke, a flip comment,
or a question is an unexpected response to harassment, and might be just
enough to make the bully think his actions aren't delivering the desired
outcome.Help your child to identify role models. Encourage your
child to read stories that inspire. Share this time with your child and
point out how strength of character and perseverance can achieve positive
outcomes without resorting to violence orforce.Writing is another
avenue to help your child cope. Encourage your child to keep a diary or
journal.Creativity and self-_expression_ are important and productive tools used
to work through negative issues. Writing provides a safe outlet for a child.
Point out the benefits of journaling positive experiences as well as expressing
their feelings about bullying.Friendships are very important. If you
child has difficulties making or maintaining friends, intervene and help.
Friendshipsare a protection against bullying. Observe and identify
children that might have things in common with your child and arrange a
visit. Encourage your child to join activities that will build strength
and confidence.
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(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] The Splashes of Life......
AL-ISLAAH
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The Splashes of Life..
My grandfather took me to the fish pond on the farm when I was
about seven, and he told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch
the circles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that
stone person. "You may create lots of splashes in your life but the
waves that come from those splashes will disturb the peace of all your fellow
creatures," he said. "Remember that you are responsible for what you put in your
circle and that circle will also touch many other circles. You will need to live
in a way that allows the good that comes from your circle to send the peace of
that goodness to others. The splash that comes from anger or jealousy will send
those feelings to other circles. You are responsible for both."
That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner
peace or discord that flows out into the world. We cannot create world peace if
we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred, doubt, or anger. We radiate the
feelings and thoughts that we hold inside, whether we speak them or not.
Whatever is splashing around inside of us is spilling out into the world,
creating beauty or discord with all other circles of life.Author Unknown
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(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] The Splashes of Life......
AL-ISLAAH
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The Splashes of Life..
My grandfather took me to the fish pond on the farm when I was
about seven, and he told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch
the circles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that
stone person. "You may create lots of splashes in your life but the
waves that come from those splashes will disturb the peace of all your fellow
creatures," he said. "Remember that you are responsible for what you put in your
circle and that circle will also touch many other circles. You will need to live
in a way that allows the good that comes from your circle to send the peace of
that goodness to others. The splash that comes from anger or jealousy will send
those feelings to other circles. You are responsible for both."
That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner
peace or discord that flows out into the world. We cannot create world peace if
we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred, doubt, or anger. We radiate the
feelings and thoughts that we hold inside, whether we speak them or not.
Whatever is splashing around inside of us is spilling out into the world,
creating beauty or discord with all other circles of life.Author Unknown
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[IslamCity] Dealing with the Elderly: An Etiquette Tipsheet
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Dealing with the Elderly: An Etiquette Tipsheet
By Samana SiddiquiReprinted
from Soundvision
How often is it that we see people, Muslim or not, uttering worse than the
'Uff' Allah orders us not to say in dealing with their aging parents?
Keeping Islamic etiquette when it comes to our parents or seniors is hard in
a culture that's becoming increasingly rude.
Below are five tips that can help:
1. Remember that the Elderly are people too
They aren't cast offs, they are not burdens. They were once our age, young,
with dreams, aspirations, in most cases families. They are individuals who have
contributed to society by raising kids, working in a number of professions, and
they were and can be productive now too. See them as people, who deserve
respect.
2. Spend quality time with them
This means spending quality time with them, taking meals with them. We're
less likely to treat someone we consider a friend rudely than someone who we
deem a stranger.
3. Take a break from caregiving
If you're one of the Muslims who, Alhamdulillah, has taken on the task of
caring for parents who are seniors, take a day off from the 'job'. Give yourself
a break by asking help from a relative who lives nearby or a friend. This will
ease the pressure and stress, which can lead to a buildup in emotions,
especially anger and frustration.
4. Give someone else a break from caregiving
If you know of a brother or sister who is taking care of his/her parent(s),
give them a break. Take their parents out for a day or just to your home for
meals. Do what you can to ease the pressure. This can also benefit you if you
never grew up around seniors. The experience can teach patience, kindness and
you can even learn from seniors.
5. Be Patient
While this is easier said than done, it is necessary. While many of us tend
to exercise patience with kids in the face of bad behavior, this practice is
often thrown out the window when it comes to our seniors.
Think of them as children now too, part of the life cycle. They are frail
physically as well as emotionally. There is so much emphasis on building the
self-esteem of our kids, but we often see people tearing down the self-esteem of
our elders.
We can only truly stop this practice with patience.
And a special note should be made of long stories, which seniors are often
fond of sharing. Instead of interrupting or expressing exasperation, perhaps
take out a tape recorder, or better yet, write down the story being recounted.
That way you will force yourself to listen, and you'll have a great historical
document once the narration is complete.
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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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