Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Second Coming: A bloody welcome for the Messiah? - BY MUNIR DAAIR (Khaleej Times)

2006-08-15 Thread ~ Faith ~
)Second Coming: A bloody welcome for the Messiah? BY MUNIR DAAIR 10 August 2006 SEVENTY million Americans, almost one third of their country’s population, believe that the second coming of the Messiah will only happen if Israel rules the whole of Palestine. These represent the backbone

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Experiment by A.Q.Alidost

2006-08-13 Thread ~ Faith ~
Experiment by A.Q.Alidost Hassan; “Is Music Haram?” Jason: “How would I know, I’m a new convert” Omar: “I’ve heard it’s haram” Tariq: “Actually, from what I’ve heard, it’s not haram.” Jason: “From what I’ve heard, cows can fly!” Silence Hassan: “ What do you mean by this,

Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Etiquettes of Reading and Handling the Qur'an al-Kareem

2006-07-23 Thread ~ Faith ~
Etiquettes of Reading and Handling the Qur'an al-Kareem Imam Muhammad ibn Ahmad Qurtubi In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. By Him we seek Assistance. Some people, consider that it is lawful to handle the Holy Qur'an when not in

[IslamCity] Love, Marriage and Family

2006-07-02 Thread ~ Faith ~
Love, Marriage and Family Where in the world, are the Muslim youth getting their ideals about love, marriage and family? Are we turning to the Qur'ân and the Sunnah of the Prophet SallAllâhu 'alayhi wa sallam? Unfortunately, we do not. In the Indian subcontinent, we're turning to

[IslamCity] Heroic Deeds of Muslim Women - by: Syed Sulaiman Nadwi

2006-03-25 Thread ~ Faith ~
Heroic Deeds of Muslim Women The history of Islam abounds in scores of such gallant actions on the part of Muslim women, but, unfortunately, they are not commonly known. Prior to Islam, the Arab women used to accompany men to the battlefield. With their children, they remained

[IslamCity] Question: Recitation of Shaikh Muhammad Al-Minyaoui

2005-11-09 Thread ~ Faith ~
as salaam u alaykum Is any one knowing where on net can I find the audios of the Quranic recitation by: Egyptian Qari (reciter), Shaikh Muhammad Al-Minyaoui ? He is the one who recited in the The Life of the Last Prophet* by yusuf Islam please do reply as soon as possible

[IslamCity] Battle for Hasba bill will continue: Fazl

2005-08-12 Thread ~ Faith ~
Battle for Hasba bill will continue: Fazl From our correspondent 8 August 2005 LAHORE — Muttahida Majlise Aml Secretary-General Maulana Fazlur Rehman declared here yesterday the religious alliance would continue its legal battle on Hasba bill and improve the system in NWFP, where the MMA is

[IslamCity] Delhi or Dehli or Dilli?

2005-08-11 Thread ~ Faith ~
Delhi or Dehli or Dilli?WHAT’S in a name? Plenty, it seems. Some Indian historians have kicked off a passionate campaign demanding renaming of the capital Delhi as Dehli. The champions of Rename Delhi — oops, Dehli — cause argue that the British with their stiff upper lip in place couldn’t

[IslamCity] Fwd: Quraan: Our Weapon in the War of Ideas

2005-08-10 Thread ~ Faith ~
day, in which a small portion of the Qur'an is recited and its translation explained to the audience. We believe that no deep scholarship is required here, as the mere translation of the Qur'an is enough to remove the false beliefs and to promote genuine Islamic faith and practice. 2. Materialism

[IslamCity] The Tongue

2005-07-20 Thread ~ Faith ~
The Tongue Pick Your Teeth! It's one of the greatest sins and yet it's something we do day after day. Sometimes we don't even realise it. You're just chatting away with your friends and you begin to talk about somebody else. Our whole lives are based around 'Home and Away' and 'Neighbours',

[IslamCity] Difference of Opinion: A Cause of Weakness?

2005-07-20 Thread ~ Faith ~
Difference of Opinion: A Cause of Weakness? By Mazhar Khan Pathan The most talked about topic amongst the Muslims is undoubtedly the issue of unity. The manifestation of disunity and proliferation of problems is there for all to see. Difference of opinion is seen by some to be the main cause

[IslamCity] Nine great benefits of reciting the Quran

2005-07-20 Thread ~ Faith ~
Nine great benefits of reciting the Quran Indeed to reflect on Allah’s verses is a form of worship that will draw one close to Allah Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather it includes a study of the classical tafseer of the verses being pondered over, as this

[IslamCity] The True Nature of Sound Understanding

2005-07-10 Thread ~ Faith ~
The True Nature of Sound Understanding Jum`ah `Abd Al-`Aziz In "Violence: Analysis Cure," published by Al-Falah Foundation, Cairo, 1999. Sound understanding is of crucial importance, as actions, perceptions and policies are based on it. Understanding also means knowledge, and prec

[IslamCity] The psychological Wisdom of Prayers in Islam was proven in Science and Psychology:

2005-07-10 Thread ~ Faith ~
The psychological Wisdom of Prayers in Islam was proven in Science and Psychology: The sections of this article are: 1- The psychological Wisdom of Prayers in Islam was proven in the Science of Psychology.2- The Psychological and Scientific Proofs.3- Conclusion. The total number of minutes of

[IslamCity] Hijab: Not just a Head Cover, but a Code of Conduct for a Believing Woman

2005-07-09 Thread ~ Faith ~
Hijab: Not just a Head Cover, but a Code of Conduct for a Believing Woman Faiza Abdullatif Sydney, New South Wales Lecture presentation on the 11 November 2000 at the Canterbury Community Centre (Lakemba), organised by the Bangladesh Community Women’s Committee.

[IslamCity] Fwd: HARRY POTTER’S MAGIC

2005-07-08 Thread ~ Faith ~
craft to the people and that which was revealed to the two angels, Harut and Marut in the city of Babylon. Yet these two angels never taught magic to anyone without saying: ‘We have been sent to tempt you; do not renounce your faith.’ In spite of this warning those people kept on learning, from the a

[IslamCity] Love for the Prophet (Pbuh)

2005-07-07 Thread ~ Faith ~
him that he will be with the ones he loves. Abu Zarr was a man of true faith and a conscience which was always alert. Moreover, ever since he became a Muslim, he showed that he was prepared to make any sacrifice that was required of him. In the Tabuk expedition which was meant as a test to all

[IslamCity] Ahad, Ahad !!

2005-07-03 Thread ~ Faith ~
Ahad, Ahad !! Why shed these tears of sorrow? Why shed these tears of grief? Ya nafsy how soon you forget, After trials come sweet relief Why turn you from Ar-Rahman? Why yearn for a listening friend? Ya nafsy, do you not remember, On ALLAH (SWT), you must depend? Have you not read

[IslamCity] What Does Jihad Mean? - Jamal A. Badawi

2005-06-15 Thread FAITH
, permit fighting others on the basis of their faith, ethnicity or nationality [60:8-9]. The Qur’an recognizes plurality in human societies, including religious plurality, as part of God’s plan in creation [10:19; 11:118-119]. It calls for peaceful and respectful dialogue, not forced conversion whether

[IslamCity] Encouragement and Criticism:Killing Your Child's Enthusiasm

2005-06-14 Thread FAITH
Encouragement and Criticism:Killing Your Child's Enthusiasm By Ibrahim Bowers Parents, sometimes with their comments or attitude can have a negative influence on their children, unknowingly. Discussed below are some of these pitfalls and ways of avoid them.Enthusiastic Children "Mommy!

[IslamCity] Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - doctor of doctors by Dr. Monzur Ahmed

2005-06-13 Thread FAITH
Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - doctor of doctors by Dr. Monzur Ahmed Ibn Sina was born in 980 C.E. in the village of Afshana near Bukhara which today is located in the far south of Russia. His father, Abdullah, an adherent of the Ismaili sect, was from Balkh and his mother from a village near

[IslamCity] WAKE UP MUSLIMS

2005-06-12 Thread FAITH
WAKE UP MUSLIMS http://www.nustconsulting.com/wakeup1.html Make sure Sound is enabled and Speakers are ON you need flash player to view this file Moderator: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islam4all/ Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which

[IslamCity] The Revelation Of The Glorious Quran

2005-06-12 Thread FAITH
on: ieb_quran_direct_confrontation1.htm From the very first day that the Prophet began preaching his message of monotheism, he summoned people also to a realistic vision of the world. When inviting them to faith, he addressed their wisdom and intelligence and called on them to use their eyes

[IslamCity] El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz or Malcolm X

2005-06-07 Thread FAITH
nalist religious body in the United States and overseas. His speeches in colleges and universities and on television and radio galvanized a large number of young Blacks in American ghettos. Many of these Blacks would later embrace the NOI philosophy and become active defenders and promoters of thei

[IslamCity] Submission to God by Alija Izetbegovic (Ex- President of Bosnia)

2005-05-25 Thread FAITH
Submission to God Extract from Alija Izetbegovic's magnum opus: Islam Between East and West. Alija Izetbegovic (8 August,1925 -19 October, 2003) , the venerable lawyer, politician and author from Bosnia-Herzegovina. Izetbegovic died in hospital in October 2003 after becoming ill following a

[IslamCity] Jihad: Waging Peace and Justice by Prof. Mohamed Elmasry

2005-05-23 Thread FAITH
believe that Muslims are supposedly encouraged to take up arms in order to impose their faith by force, annihilating those who reject it. This is contrary to the Islamic teachings that it is not for man but for God alone to judge and punish disbelief and that compulsion in religious matters is forma

[IslamCity] Emphasis on seeking forgiveness

2005-05-16 Thread FAITH
firm faith in the truth of everything the Prophet has said to continue to teach this Hadith despite his paralysis and to explain it the way he has explained. 026.083"O my Lord! bestow wisdom on me,and join me with the righteous; 026.085 And place me among the inheritors of the G

[IslamCity] Islamic Expressions

2005-05-07 Thread FAITH
Islamic Expressions Words of Islam - Every Muslim should remember these essential expressions. Say When; 1.Meet a Muslim:Assalam-u-Alaikum - Peace be upon you 2.A Muslim greets you: Walaikum Assalam - And peace be upon you 3.Meet a Muslim:Assalam-u-Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh - Peace

[IslamCity] Quoting the Bible for Dawah Purposes

2005-05-04 Thread FAITH
witness that we (atleast) are Muslims (bowing to Allah’s will).” In the verse quoted above, Allah instructs Muslims to invite the Ahle-Kitab to common terms, with the first term being the oneness of Allah. How will a Muslim get to common terms without knowing the terms of the faith of Ahle-Kitab

[IslamCity] TAUBA

2005-05-02 Thread FAITH
ir right hands while they say "Our Lord! perfect our Light for us and grant us Forgiveness; for Thou has power over all things."Chapter no.4, Ayat no.18Of no effect is the repentance of those who continue to do evil until death faces one of them and he says "Now have I repented indeed&quo

[IslamCity] Du`aa’ After Ablution opens the eight gates of Paradise

2005-04-27 Thread FAITH
Du`aa’ After Ablution opens the eight gates of Paradise A true believer never gives up supplicating to his Lord and imploring Him for guidance. Almighty Allah teaches us to call upon Him and seek His forgiveness all the time. In the Qur’an, Almighty Allah teaches us: “Ask Allah of His

[IslamCity] 25 Duas from the Holy Quran

2005-04-25 Thread FAITH
endurance and make our foothold sure and give us help against those who reject faith. (2:250) 3. Our Lord! Take us not to task if we forget or fall into error. (2:286) 4. Our Lord! Lay not upon us such a burden as You did lay upon those before us. (2:286) 5. Our Lord! Impose not on us

[IslamCity] AL-QURAN, The Miracle of Miracles

2005-04-07 Thread FAITH
AL-QURAN, The Miracle of Miracles Ahmed Deedat Say: If the whole of mankind and jinns were togather together to produce the like of this Qur`an,they could not produce the like thereof, even if theybacked up each other with help and support. (The Holy Qur'an) What is a miracle? I think it is

[IslamCity] Resurrection or resuscitation? By Ahmad Deedat

2005-04-06 Thread FAITH
the Bible Society and I was perhaps the only non-Christian to get such a discount, though it was depending purely on a business transaction, and this information must have been passed on the the Reverend as the Head of the Bible Society; that I was a Muslim there was no mistaking my identity, for my beard

[IslamCity] Adam Hawa (peace be upon them)

2005-04-03 Thread FAITH
ignificant, a sign and the second part of the three - part phenomenon of human creation. First was the creation of Adam, a human being who was made out of nothing, using only water and earth; second, the creation of a women (Hawa) as explained above, and third, the creation of a man - Jesus (

[IslamCity] ALLAH IS WITH US

2005-04-02 Thread FAITH
wasallam to step inside.Abu Bakr radhiyallahu ta'ala 'anh loved no one more then the Blessed Prophet sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam. He had faith in Him when few were prepared to believe. He spent all his money for the cause of Islam, and now he was given the honour of accompanying the Blessed Prophet

[IslamCity] Excellence of loving fellow beings for Allah

2005-04-01 Thread FAITH
Excellence of loving fellow beings for Allah By Dr Muhammad Ali Hashmi Many Ahadith describe the status of the two people who love one another for the sake of Allah, and describe the high position in Paradise, which He has promised them, and the great honour which He will bestow upon them on

[IslamCity] Twelve proofs of Prophet Muhammad's prophethood

2005-03-31 Thread FAITH
Twelve proofs of Prophet Muhammad's prophethood By Shaikh Abdur Rahman My brothers and sisters! With this essay, I am not singling out the adherents of Islam -- to which I ascribe -- but rather I am writing this essay to every man and woman throughout the whole world. I ask Allah that He

[IslamCity] Azaan: The Amazing Phenomenon

2005-03-28 Thread FAITH
Bismillahir'rahman'nir-rahim Azaan: The Amazing Phenomenon Amazing as it sounds, but fortunately for the Muslims of the world, it is an established fact. Have a look at a map of the world and you will find Indonesia on the eastern side of the earth. The major cities of Indonesia are Java,

[IslamCity] Modern Science finds God

2005-03-17 Thread FAITH
Modern Science finds God (Perhaps the most important and astounding scientific discovery in human history.) There was a time when science seemed to be the enemy of religious belief – that time is no more! Modern physics and cosmology (science of the origin and development of the universe) now

[IslamCity] ACTIVITIES OF THE QADIANIS

2005-03-09 Thread FAITH
of frustration and mental unrest and wanted very much to be the founder of a new faith so that he, too, may have devotees and followers and his name, also went down in history like that of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace be on him), was picked up by the British Government to fulfill the mission. No one could

[IslamCity] The Qur'an Cares About the Environment Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi

2005-03-05 Thread FAITH
The Qur'an Cares About the EnvironmentDr. Yusuf al-QaradawiIslamic Concept of Education Economy as Seen in the Sunnah© 1418 AH El-Falah, Cairo, Egypt It is quite striking to the fair researchers how the Qur’an and Sunnah cared about the environment. For example, the Qur’an says: "Do they not

[IslamCity] PROPHET Muhammad (PBUH)s HUMOUR

2005-03-03 Thread FAITH
PROPHET Muhammad (PBUH)s HUMOUR Muhammad (PBUH) was a very cheerful and pleasant person. His company was neither boring nor dull and uninteresting, like that of ordinary religious leaders, but was full of pleasant and delightful humour. He often joked with his companions and laughed with

[IslamCity] A Muslim's Nationality and His Belief By Syed Qutb

2005-02-26 Thread FAITH
there is only one true system, and that is Islam; all other systems are Jahiliyyah. "Do they want a judgment of the Days of Ignorance? Yet who is better in judgment than God, for a people having sure faith?" (Al-Qur'an 5:50)There is only one law which ought to be followed, and that is the Shari'ah f

[IslamCity] Maryam: a much mistaken woman

2005-02-26 Thread FAITH
Maryam: a much mistaken woman By Lobna Elhaw This is the story of Maryam (Mary) daughter of Imran and mother of Isa (Jesus) [Alaihis salaam]. She was respected by both Muslims and Christians, but there are some aspects on which the two religionists differ. Let us see the facts that the

[IslamCity] Solidarity and brotherhood By Harun Yahya

2005-02-25 Thread FAITH
those who before them, had homes (in Madinah) and had adopted Faith, show their affection to such as came to them for refuge, and entertain no desire in their hearts for things given to the (latter), but give them preference over themselves, even though poverty was their (own lot). And those s

[IslamCity] Being arrogant in practising religion By Dr Shariffa Carlo

2005-02-25 Thread FAITH
are the leaders of this world. The companions of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allaho alaihe wasallam) recognised this. They embraced it, and it is for this reason that they were able to defeat the non-believers and conquer so much of the world. They did not cower in the corners, afraid to declare their faith

[IslamCity] ISSUE OF SINGING AND MUSIC IN ISLAM

2005-02-21 Thread FAITH
understand the environment that our youth live in. Our duty is to bring Islam to them and instil the love of Allah in their hearts. We must combat the negative forces in the society with positive alternatives rather than harsh rules that are not agreed upon by all scholars. Music and singin

[IslamCity] Freedom from Sin by Shaykh Ahmad Hendricks

2005-02-09 Thread FAITH
Freedom from Sin by Shaykh Ahmad Hendricks In talking about sin another urgent question needs to be looked at. Why and how do people fall into it? Knowledge of the causes and then of managing them wisely with the intention of ultimately removing them is one of the fundamental ways of

[IslamCity] Essence of Abstinence

2005-02-08 Thread FAITH
Essence of Abstinence You who are kept in pawn to food,you can be free if you suffer yourself to be weaned,Truly in hunger there is abundant nourishment:search after it diligently and cherish the hope of finding it.Feed on the Light, be like the eye,be in harmony with the angels, O best of

[IslamCity] WHAT THE SEEKER NEEDS By Muhiyy ad-Din Ibn 'Arabi

2005-02-08 Thread FAITH
, and the progeny and companions of His messenger. This short guide is a response to one who wishes to take the path of faith, hope, and love so that he might become complete and perfect as he was created. It was written to answer his questions about what he should believe in and what he should do

[IslamCity] Fwd: THE VOICE OF A WOMAN in Islam by Yusuf al-Qaradawi

2005-01-19 Thread FAITH
From: "faith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: THE VOICE OF A WOMAN in Islam by Yusuf al-QaradawiDate: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 03:44:16 GMT THE VOICE OF A WOMAN in IslamYusuf al-Qaradawi Many Muslims have adopted the Judeo-Christian ethic whichviews women as the

[IslamCity] Prophet Ayoub (Job) [PBUH]

2005-01-08 Thread FAITH
l to You. However, he is only hiding his disappointment, for he places great store by his many children. The real test of a parent is through his children. You will then see how Job will reject You." Allah granted Iblis authority, but warned him that it would not reduce Job's faith in his Lor

[IslamCity] REPLY: Make Dua' to my late brother.

2004-12-31 Thread FAITH
wa alaykum as salam brother, Innaa lillahi wa inna ilaihi raje oon Really sad to know of your brother's death. May his soul eternal rest in peace (ameen) and may you your family overcome this grief with patience (ameen) as salaam u alaikum, Regards, Faith 026.083"O my

[IslamCity] Extremism: The Accusation and the Truth ( by Yusuf Al Qaradawi ) PART 1

2004-12-01 Thread faith _hope4peace_of_mind
o all forms of belief, worship, and transaction, and notes that since the Christians are more excessive in faith and in practice than any other sect, Allah (SWT) admonishes them in the Qur'an. "Do not exceed the limits of your religion" . "Ruined were those who indulged in tanattu'"