Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Zakah on Agricultural Crops
Dont BOAST About Your CHARITABLE Activities O ye who believe! cancel not your charity by reminders of your generosity or by injury,- like those who spend their substance to be seen of men, but believe neither in Allah nor in the Last Day. They are in parable like a hard, barren rock, on which is a little soil: on it falls heavy rain, which leaves it (Just) a bare stone. They will be able to do nothing with aught they have earned. And Allah guideth not those who reject faith. (Al-Qur'an, 2:264 (Al-Baqara [The Cow]) Zakah on Agricultural Crops Adil Salahi, Arab News http://www.arabnews.com/?page=5§ion=0&article=77944&d=17&m=2&y=2006 Question You mentioned in the past that zakah is payable on agricultural produce at the rate of 10 percent of the produce if the land is irrigated by rain and 5 percent if it is irrigated by machines and efforts. We have a land which is irrigated by rain and flood water, but to use flood water we have to construct dams, excavate small channels, using bulldozers and earth-moving machinery, and to maintain these year after year. What rate will apply in this case? Answer It is not possible for me to give an opinion on a question put in such general terms, without looking at the case in more detail. What you actually need to do is to put the question to a local scholar who will assess how much effort is needed in the irrigation of your land year after year. For example, you speak of constructing dams and making channels. Once these are made, they are in place. Of course they may need some maintenance work every year, but what does this actually involve in any particular year need to be considered. If it is a small task, then it should be discounted, and if it involves laborious and costly work, it must be taken into account. Moreover, I suspect that such work is done by the farmers of a particular area joining efforts to provide rain and flood water to all their land. It is rarely the case that a particular farmer will have to undertake such a project on his own, unless he has extensive land. What I will give you here is the principles that apply in your case. You have to look at these further with the help of a local scholar whom you trust to have good knowledge and to be God-fearing and unlikely to give you some concession for a favor he might hope to receive from you. We need to mention some of the Hadiths that provide the basis of what we have said. Muadh ibn Jabal quotes the Prophet as saying: One tenth is levied on what is irrigated by rain or floods, or does not need irrigation; but half of one-tenth is levied on what is irrigated by drawn water. (Related by Al-Bayhaqi and Al-Hakim]. Abdullah ibn Umar quotes the Prophet as saying: For what is irrigated with water from the skies and springs or does not need irrigation zakah is payable at the rate of one-tenth, and what is irrigated with drawn water pays half of one-tenth. (Related by Al-Bukhari and others). If a land is irrigated one time with machines and one time naturally, then it pays three quarters of one-tenth, if the alternation is equal; but where one method is used more often, then that method provides the basis of calculation. Whatever a farmer spends on his farm, including harvest, transport, storage, etc. cannot be paid with zakah money. It should be taken from the farmers own money. If he needs to borrow in order to procure such services, he pays his debt from what he receives from his produce and pays zakah on what is left. AB [EMAIL PROTECTED] First They Came for the EXTREMIST, FUNDAMENTALIST & MODERATE Muslims. And I DIDNT Speak Out Because I Wasn't An Extremist, Fundamentalist or a Moderate Muslim. Then FINALLY They Came for Me the NON-PRACTICING Muslim And NO Muslims Were Left to Speak Out for ME. - Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] International News (I.N. Daily) July 21, 2007
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Commentary: On Those Who Support or Fail to Oppose Tyrannical imams..
Ahumdullah, Shukran, Sister Haleem. Sister Haleem has been striving hard, long and continuously to bring to light and remedy other abusive relationships in our community that was also treated as a dark secret that was taboo to discuss openly - domestic abuse. She has attacked this problem in a variety of ways on different levels. These efforts have resorted in the opening of shelters for women and children who find themselves in abusive situations, and Imams now regularly address the issue in kutbahs and programs, Just as there is domestic abuse there is also a well known problem of abusive religious leaders, who abuse worshippers under their position of control, power and authority. Far too often these situations only come to light after years of oppression and abuse on a personal, community, sexual, financial, immoral, and inethical levels. They include the current Catholic Priest situation and names like Jim Jones, David Koresh, Jim Baker. and Jimmy Swaggart. In the African America community the preacher / pimp is a running punchline for comedians and a stereotypical part of our culture. The root of our problem in our community was the military chain of command structure of the Nation of islam where commands, especially from the Minister were expected to be heard and obeyed immediately without question. This system was ripe for the temptations of corruption. When Imam Mohammed came into the leadership and discarded the NOI and its military structure, he openly exposed this corruption and a whole slew of tyrannical, controlling, abusive and corrupt ministers and staff were swept out of office. Yet here we are thirty years later with continuing shirk involving oppression of the worship of Allah is still going on. Allah has given us the tools to correct and resolve this problem, and it is regular open communication, shura and consensus. Allah gives us this Divine Design for Muslim community management in no less that a Sura in the Quran titled Shura - Mutual Consultation. The responsibility is on the ummah to ensure that this process is implemented into our community life, even when those in positions of authority are adverse. That is not always easy. oif you are afraid. Afraid of someone or something OTHER than the Fear of Allah, A fear that you give a higher priority to THAN the Fear of Allah. Peace, Curtis Shaif Houston, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As Salaamu Alaikum, Brother Sharif you have my permission to reprint this post and send it to whomever you please. I am so glad that Brother Sharif has brought this behavior in his community to light. This happens in other communities in more severe ways and in more subtle ways. However it is allowed due to most people feel if their name is associated with not supporting an Imam there will be no peace for them. So they go along out of fear if they speak up they will not be liked, etc. This general type of unislamic behavior needs to be addressed and then all of us are responsible for ending it. Due to anytime you let anyone have control on the level that most Imams have in our communities it is akin to shirk. We begin to worship the Imam and not Allah. Many Imams use women as pawns when they cross the line like this with believers. The women due to not feeling they have a true place in most communities are willing to do almost anything to please the Imam (right or wrong). These women are very needy and insecure. Just the type of people to be easily preyed upon due to they need so much and get so little from other men in their lives that the Imam who says what they want to hear (right or not) will get their loyalty and they will defend him with their lives. It is akin to what some of us know as pimping. A very sick, degrading practice of using insecure women or others for evil. I know when this is read some people are going to have something negative to say about me however I no longer care. Allah is my lord and master. No one in our community should ever be made to feel they can't worship and work in peace in any masjid or Islamic center on earth. Good works such as the closing of schools, lack of programs for youth, food pantries and other social service programs should not suffer due to politics on any level. When we go about allowing masjid/Islamic centers to become small kingdoms ruled by king Imam instead of servant leader Imam we are allowing shayton to be the ruler of the community not Allah. The only way this ridiculous behavior ends is with the truth being told and strong believers standing firm on Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. Hopefully upon exposure all parties will remember that they are Muslim and proper Shura is conducted to resolve the matter peacefully. Unfortunately it happens in Atlanta also Brother Sharif this is why you have so many small enclaves of supporters i
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Fw: Threats To Attack Pakistani Targets --Asia Post editorial, Dhaka,23.7.07
Threats To Attack Pakistani Targets Newspapers have reportedcomments by the US officials that the US may strike on any target in Pakistani side of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Pakistan foreign off ice has reacted sharply on this and warned the United States against what it characterized as “irresponsible and dangerous” calls by top American officials for unilateral military action against alleged Al Qaeda ‘safe havens’ in the country’s tribal areas.This was a reference to a string of recent comments by the US officials that in the hypothetical situation of “actionable targets” on the Pakistan side of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the US would not rule out any options including striking such targets.Such comments disregarded “the imperative of prudence and patience” necessary for the success of a comprehensive approach required to deal with this global danger.The foreign office said that the success of the international community in fighting terrorism depends essentially on cooperation, including sharing of concrete and actionable information and intelligence.”We cannot, nor should we be expected to take indiscriminate action over a large territory without any precise information about any Al Qaeda or terrorist hideout.” Reiterating that whatever counter-terrorism action is to be taken inside Pakistan, it would be taken by the country’s own security forces, she said: “This has been and remains the basis of our cooperation with the US.”The Pakistan Foreign office spokesperson said. We are surprised at the comments of US officials to strike another country which is clearly in violation of international law.Pakistan has done everything possible to fight terrorism.It is not always possible to root out terrorism as is the case even in large part of India ,Thailand, Philipines and many other countries .If US does carry out such attacks it will be counter-productive, it will further increase anti-US feeling in the Muslim world and elsewhere.We request the present US administration not to create further tension in the world.
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Revive a Sunnah: The Turban
Revive a Sunnah: The Turban By: Sheikhul Hadith Hadhrat Moulana Fadhlur Rahman Saheb One must affirm that there can be absolutely no doubt in the fact that each and every Sunnah of our beloved Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is considered supreme and well worthy of emulation by a true believer of and follower of his esteemed lifestyle. In fact a true lover of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam would be prepared to give his life for the practical preservation of even one Sunnah. A true Ummati of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is one who endeavors to emulate every Sunnah, whether it is connected to the Ibaadat (worship) of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam or his habit or lifestyle (the manner of his eating, walking, dressing etc.) Concerning the turban Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Mohammed Zakariya Khandalwi Rahmatullah alayhi has written in Khasâil-e-Nabawi (commentary of Shamâil Tirmizi): The tying of the turban is a Sunnat-e-Mustamirrah (perpetually adhered to practice of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has enjoined the tying of the turban upon us. It has been reported: "Tie the turban. It will increase you in forbearance." (Fathul Baari) It is also reported that somebody enquired of Hadhrat Ibn Umar Radhiallahu anhu whether the tying of the turban was sunnat or not. He replied in the affirmative. It is reported in one hadith that Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: " Wear the turban as it is a sign of Islam and it distinguishes between a Muslim and a Kâfir." (Ainee) Ahâdith pertaining to the TurbanHadhrat Huraith Radhiallahu anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam addressed the people while wearing a black turban (Sahih Muslim Vol.1 Pg.439) In another narration it is reported: "I saw Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam wearing a black turban." ( Shamaail Tirmizi Pg.8) Hadhrat Jaabir Radhiallahu anhu reports that on the occasion of the conquest of Makkah, Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam entered Makkah Mukarramah while wearing a black turban. (Sahih Muslim Vol.1 Pg439) Hadhrat Ibn Abbas Radhiallahu anhu reports that during the illness just prior to his passing away, Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam addressed the Sahabah Radhiallahu anhum while wearing a black turban. (Sahih Bukhari Vol.1 Pg536) Hadhrat Anas Radhiallahu anhu reports: "I saw Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam performing wudhu. He had on a Qitri turban " (A type of thick coarse cloth with an element of redness in it). (Abû Dawûd Pg.19) The Sahabah and the Turban Abu Umar Radhiallahu anhu reports that he saw Hadhrat Ibn Umar Radhiallahu anhu purchasing such a turban which had designs on it. Thereafter he requested for a scissors and cut it off.(Ibn Majah Pg.26) A lengthy incident has been mentioned in Sahih Bukhari where Hadhrat Abdullah bin Ateek Radhiallahu anhu says: "It was a moonlit night when I fell down breaking my calf. I used my TURBAN to form a bandage around it and proceeded ahead ." (Vol.2 Pg.577) Sulaiman Radhiallahu anhu says: "I saw those Sahabah who were from the Muhâjirîn-e Awwalîn (those who were among the first to migrate to Madinah) wearing turbans of cotton material." (Mussanaf Ibn Abi Shaibah Vol.8 Pg.241) It is mentioned that on the day of the martyrdom of 'Ûthmân Radhiallahu anhu, Hadhrat Ali Radhiallahu anhu had on a black turban. (Ibid Vol.8 Pg.235) Nafi Rahmatullah alayhi says: "I saw Ibn Umar Radhiallahu anhu wearing a turban the tail of which hung between the shoulders."(Ibid Vol.8 Pg.2) The Scholars of Hadith and the Turban It is mentioned concerning Imaam Bukhari Rahmatullah alayhi that when he prepared to travel towards Samarqand, he tied a turban and wore leather socks. (Muqadama Fathul Bari Pg.493) It is also reported regarding Imâm Muslim Rahmatullah alayhi that once he placed his chaadar (shawl) on his turban in front of his teacher and left the class. (Ibid Pg.491) This proves that Imaam Muslim Rahmatullah alayhi attended the lessons of Hadith wearing a turban. Virtue of the Turban The mere fact that the wearing of the turban is proven to be Sunnat is in itself a sufficient and complete appraisal of its virtue and should provide the necessary impetus towards its adoption. However, there exist a multitude of narrations expounding the virtue of the turban. Many of them are Daîf [weak]. However it is an accepted principle that a coupling of a multitude of weak narrations concerning the virtue of a specified a
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Hindu women and Punishment
Hindu women and Punishment The wife could suffer corporal punishment for very minor offense. 1. Amputation of Ears and Noses Hindu husbands cut off the ears and nose of their wives if they left the house without their prior permission. The Pancatantra mentions one such story [Pancatantra p.54, I.7th story `The Weaver's Wife']. The weaver cut off his wife's nose because she did not respond and he considered her unfaithful. (actually he cut off the barber's wife's nose who was there instead.) The Ramayana and Hindu God Rama and his brother laxman practiced the cutting off of women's noses for minor offenses, thereby providing divine sanction for the custom. Shurpanakha was a Dravidian lady ( referred to as `Rakshis' or demonesses by the Hindus ) who fell in love with Rama. She proposed to him, but he directed her to his brother Laxman. He cut off her ears and nose for this crime[Alld Chmbrs 1036] 2. Death Penalty The death penalty was prescribed for Hindu women guilty of infidelity. The Manu Smrti, the most authoritative Hindu law-book, states "When a woman, proud of her relations [or abilities] deceives her husband (with another man), then the king should [ensure that] she be torn apart by dogs in place much frequented by people ' [Manu Smrti 8:371] ` And the evil man should be burnt in a bed of red-hot iron." [Manu Smrti 8:371-2] "VIII.371. If a wife, proud of the greatness of her relatives or (her own) excellence, violates the duty which she owes to her lord, the king shall cause her to be devoured by dogs in a place frequented by many. VIII.372. Let him cause the male offender to be burnt on a red-hot iron bed; they shall put logs under it, (until) the sinner is burned (to death)." [Manu Smrti Buhler VIII 371-372] That this custom was prevalent in the 9the century is confirmed by Arab reports. Merchant Sulaiman, an Arab traveler of the 9th century states that "If any man in the indies runs away with a wife and abuses her body they kill both him and the woman, unless it be proved that she was forced, then the man only is punished with death; but if the woman consented to the evil deed, they are punished with death, both one and the other."' -- [Arab p.56] Ram, the ideal husband, showed little regard to female life. Ram killed Tataka, a female and later called her "Rakshi" [Alld Chmbrs 1048]. Infidelity to husband was considered a grave sin and it was believed that such women went to Aksaya hell [Br.P. 87.61 in Sheth 98]. The husband had the power to curse the wife who was disloyal to him. Thus the sage Gautama cursed his wife Ahalya for sleeping with God Indra though through no fault of her own. [Sheth 99] [In the Kautilyan period] if a woman was found guilty of a carnal crime her generative organs were cut off and she was ultimately sentenced to death [Arth.IV.13 in Jain p.164 ], although it is not clear whether this was only for intercourse with slaves. Not only that, but adultery is defined as the simple touching of clothes and even conversing with men: VIII. 356. " He who addresses the wife of another man at a Tirtha, outside the village, in a forest, or at the confluence of rivers, suffer (the punishment for) adulterous acts (samgrahana). 357. Offering presents (to a woman), romping (with her), touching her ornaments and dress, sitting with her on a bed, all (these acts) are considered adulterous acts (samgrahana). 358. If one touches a woman in a place (which ought) not (to be touched) or allows (oneself to be touched in such a spot), all (such acts done) with mutual consent are declared (to be) adulterous (samgrahana)." -- [ Manu VIII.356-358 ] But for a hindu male, he is allowed to send his wife to other men to get him a male boy. (Ref:ArthShastra) A male should send his women to wash Shiv Lingam with Cow's milk to prove she is humble to God Shiva's Organ even after he has been said to have had sex forcibly with 60,000 married women resulting in his Lingam being cut off by jealous God Brahma. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/4229/in11.html Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
You catch more flies with honey
than with vinegar [Shaykh Aaid Al-Qarni]
Muhammad said that Everything that has gentleness within it is beautified, and
whatever lacks it is spoiled.
When you meet someone, giving them a bright smile and a kind word, you are
displaying a characteristic of the truly successful man, a characteristic that
even a bee exhibits.
When a bee lands on a flower (doing so for a practical purpose) it does not
destroy it, because Allah rewards gentleness with that which He does give for
harshness.
There are certain people whose personalities are like magnets, attracting
everyone who is nearby, simply because they are loved for their gentle talk,
their good manners, and their noble deeds.
Winning the friendship of others is an art that is mastered by those that are
noble and pious; a circle of people constantly surrounds them. Their mere
presence in a gathering is a blessing, and when they are absent they are missed
and asked about.
These people have a code of conduct entitled:
"Repel [evil] with one which is better, then verily! He, between whom and
you there was enmity, [will become] as though he was a close friend."
[Surah Fussilat Ayah 34.]
They suck out malice from others with their sincerity, forgiveness, and
gentleness. They forget evil that was enacted upon them and preserve the memory
of kindnesses received.
Biting, harsh words may be aimed at them, but such words pass by their ears
without entering and continue on their path without ever returning. They are in
a state of calmness.
People in general, and Muslims in particular, are safe from suffering any harm
at their hands.
The Prophet said:
'The Muslim is the person whose tongue and hand do not harm others. And the
Believer is he whom others trust, about their blood and wealth.'
He further said:
'Verily, Allah ordered me to keep relations with those that cut me off; to
forgive the one who does an injustice with me, and to give to those who
withhold from me.
Allah Ta'ala has said:
"Those who repress anger, and who pardon men: verily, Allah loves the
good-doers."
[Surah Al-Imran Ayah 34.]
Give to such people glad tidings of a reward close at hand in terms of peace
and tranquility. Also give glad tidings to them of a great reward in the
Hereafter, of gardens and rivers, wherein they will be in close proximity to
their forgiving Lord.
"In a seat of truth [Paradise], near the omnipotent King [Allah]."
[Surah Al-Qamar Ayah 55.]
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'Alahumma infa`ni bima `allamtani wa `allamni ma yanfa`uni!
OH ALLAH! Make useful for me what You taught me
and teach me knowledge that will be useful to me!
How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You. I bear witness that none has the
right to be worshipped except You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in
repentance.
'Our Lord, give us good in this world, and good in the hereafter, and safeguard
us from the punishment of the Fire.' (Qur'an, 2:200-201)
(AAMEEN)
With kind and humble regards,
Your sister-in-Islam
Umme Safoora
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Security Fears Curb CRUSADER Diplomats Movements
America Has Lost Its Reputation & Its Standing. Indeed the American Who Used to Travel Around the World Respected & Safe & Welcomed Wherever He Went, is Now NO Longer Able to Step Outside America Without a Mine Detector. And the State Department Issues Warnings for You Constantly About What World Regions Are Dangerous to American Lives. It Was American Officials & Their Polices Themselves That Have Created An Atmosphere of Anti-American Hatred in the World by Means of Their Arrogant Behavior, Their Haughty Aggressive Attitude, Their Lack of Respect for International Law & the Security of the World Including the Security of My Arab Nation Through Their Support for the Zionist Entity in Palestine & Other World & Human Issues. Saddam Hussein Security Fears Curb U.S. Diplomats By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Writer http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070706/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/diplomatic_lockdown WASHINGTON - Threatened abroad, U.S. diplomats have been hit with unprecedented security restrictions, confining many to fortress-like compounds and frustrating Bush administration efforts to get out and counter anti-U.S. sentiment. Lockdowns and prohibitions on travel now apply to Americans posted to embassies and consulates in at least 28 nations, according to an Associated Press survey of State Department warnings, internal directives and officials. More than half the nations are identified as key to curbing the spread of militant Islam. Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the number of posts deemed too dangerous for U.S. diplomats to bring families has doubled, from 10 to 21. And since the 1980s, the number of missions where employees receive danger pay has soared from two Colombia and Lebanon to 26. The rise in hotspot posts has made it difficult for the department to recruit people to serve in them, including new embassies opening in Afghanistan and Iraq. But the no-family rules go far beyond Kabul and Baghdad, covering all seven U.S. missions in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as well as 12 posts in Bosnia, the Central African Republic, Congo, Kosovo, Liberia and Sudan. Even in countries where spouses and children are allowed, travel restrictions have been imposed because of threats from Islamic militants, other terrorism concerns, civil disturbances and, to a lesser extent, crime and disease. The State Department doesn't keep records on the number of posts covered at any one time by travel restrictions, but the American Foreign Service Association, the union for U.S. diplomats, believes it is higher now than at any other point since the organization was founded in 1924. The impact on foreign policy is considerable, sweeping across four continents and many countries where the U.S. hopes to counter the spread of extremism and improve America's tarnished image. "The policy we have for diplomatic security actually makes us less secure as a nation because it limits our ability to carry out our mission in critical environments," said Patrick Fine, a former senior Foreign Service officer who ran the U.S. Agency for International Development's mission in Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005. Fine is hardly alone in that feeling. This spring, the Government Accountability Office identified security restrictions as a major hindrance to reversing anti-U.S. trends. "Security concerns have forced embassies to close publicly accessible facilities and curtail certain public outreach efforts, sending the unintended message that the United States is unapproachable," it said in the little-publicized April 26 report. An internal review by the State Department in 2005 concluded that security concerns "often require a low-profile approach during events, programs or other situations, which, in happier times, would have been able to generate considerable good will for the United States." Department officials insist diplomats are still able to do their jobs, though keeping them safe particularly after the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania may affect their ability to work. "It's always a matter of managing risk," said spokesman Sean McCormack, who served as economic, commercial and consular officer at the U.S. Embassy in Algeria at the height of a bloody Islamist insurgency in 1998 and 1999 that led to dire security measures at the mission. "I couldn't leave the compound without armed escorts, but I found I could have every meeting I needed to have, maybe not at the exact time I wanted, but I was able to arrange it," he said. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has put a premium on safety, he said. "Her top priority is that people are protected when doing their jobs, but, at the same time, she wants them to get out from behind their desks and engage with local communities beyond capitals," McCormack said. "We can be very creative, and the bottom line is that our officers are out there. They are
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Sudra (Low caste hindu) in Hinduism
Sudra (Low caste hindu) in Hinduism The Sudra has a precarious position in Hindu community. According to Manu Smrithi, a Brahman is forbidden to give advice or even food to a Sudra, for the ghi (clarified butter) having been offered to the gods, must not be eaten by him. Further, the Brahman must not give 'spiritual counsel to him,' nor inform him of the legal expiation of his sin. He who declares the law to a servile man, and he who instructs him in the mode of expiating sin, sinks with that very man into hell. A Brahman should never be the guru of a Sudra. 'While the first part of a Brahman's name should indicate holiness that of a Kshatriya's power and that of a Vashya's wealth, that of a Sudra 's should indicate contempt. The Veda is never to be read in the presence of a Sudra, and for him no sacrifice is to be performed. He has no business with solemn rites [1]. A Sudra has no right even to listen to the Veda. Recitation of or listening to this sacred book is exclusively a privilege of the Aryan Hindus. There is provision of severe punishment for a Sudra, in case he dares to enjoy this privilege. If he "overheard a recitation of the Vedas, molten lac or tin was to be poured into his mouth; if he repeated recitation of the Vedas, his tongue should be cut; and if he remembered Vedic hymns, his body was to be torn into pieces." [2] A Sudra is debarred from marrying a woman of the higher castes; if he does, their offspring will sink into a class even lower than his own. He must not participate in carrying the corpse of a Brahman. He is allowed to carry his dead only through the southern gate of the city where he may live. The murder of a Sudra by a Brahman is equal only to killing a cat or a frog or a cow. [3] In fact, the Sudras who have only deprivations and sufferings in their lots, are not Hindus. As Wilkins suggests, "the Sudras were not originally part of the Hindu system, but were engrafted into it..."[ 4 ] Still worse than the Sudras are the Dalits (also called Untouchables) who fall outside the caste system and are therefore the worst in the social hierarchy. -- References [1] Wilkins, Modern Hinduism, London, 1975, pp. 247-48. [2] Swami Dharma Theertha, History of Hindu Imperialism, Madras, 1992, p. 42. [3] Wilkins, 1975, p.248. [4] Ibid., p. 255. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/4229/in8.html Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] INCOME AND EXPENDITURE CONFORMING WITH SHARIAH
Income and expenditure Ways and means of income, earning ones livelihood and spending such income should conform with the Shariah. Hadhrat Ibn Masood (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: On the Day of Qiyaamah no one will be able to move (on the occasion of Hisaab-reckoning) until a reckoning of five things has not been taken .. (Tirmizi) Among the five things mentioned in the above hadith, two questions pertain to income and expenditure. One will be asked: How did you earn your living and how did you spend your income? Earnings and expenses are also matters controlled and regulated by the Deen. In this sphere too, there should be no contraventions of the Shariah, Income must not be derived by unlawful means, e.g. riba, dealing in unlawful items, usurping the rights of others, cheating, defrauding, withholding the inheritance of any one, etc. Many people violate the Shari laws of inheritance and deprive the rightful heirs of their Islamic share of the inheritance. In this way the usurpers add to their income what is haraam and what does not belong to them. Among the ways of earning which conflict with the Deen, is to become involved so intensively in trade and commerce that even Salaat is neglected. Aakhira is forgotten, Zakaat and Hajj are not discharged and no time remains for one to acquire the essential teachings of the Deen. One should not become so much involved that there remains no time to sit in the company of some saintly person, to learn from him the essentials of the Deen. Association with the pious-with the Auliya-is an important requirement for the spiritual progress of a Muslim. This fact of life should, therefore, never be neglected. Income should not be expended in such ways, avenues and practices which are condemned by the Deen. Extravagance, spending in customs which have no Shari sanction, spending for the sake of gaining name, spending in unnecessary luxuries-luxuries which are far in excess of ones needs, etc. are all evil ways which bring about ruin in both mundane and spiritual life. There is nothing wrong with earning and accumulating wealth provided that one abstains from extravagance, haraam and all ways and means unlawful in Islam. Wealth can and should be used constructively for ones own benefit as well as for the benefit of others and for rendering service to the Deen. There are a variety of Deeni activities which require wealth. Therefore, a man of wealth can obtain great thawaab by earning and employing wealth in accordance with the Shariah. Aiding the poor and needy, contributing to Deeni projects such as Musjids, Madressahs, works of Tableegh, etc. are wonderful channels in which to employ wealth and thereby build up ones capital in the Aakhirah. Hadhrat Abdullah (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: The seeking of a halaal earning is the (next) Fardh (duty) after the Fardh (Salat). (Baihaqi) Hadhrat Abu Khimari (radiallahu anhu) narrates lengthy hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: The world is for four (types) of persons. (One among the four) is a man whom Allah Taala granted wealth as well as understanding of the Deen. He fears his Rabb and is kind (and renders service) to his relatives. And, in regard to the wealth he follows the commands of Allah and discharges rights. This man is the noblest .. (Tirmizi) Hadhrat Abu Saeed Khudri (radiallahu anhu), narrating a lengthy hadith, said the Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: Wealth is an object of pleasure. Wealth acquired in a rightful way (in accordance with the Shariah) and spent in a rightful way will be an aid for its owner. (Bukhari, Muslim) Hadhrat Amr Ibnul As (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: Wholesome (pure) wealth for a noble person is good. (Ahmad) Hadhrat Miqdam Ibn Madi Karuba (radiallahu anhu) narrates that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) say: There will come a time when only gold and silver (wealth) will benefit people. According to Hadhrat Sufyaan Thauri (radiallahu anhu), wealth during the time of the Sahaabah was not preferable since their hearts were ennobled with strong Imaan. Since they possessed a very strong Imaan there was no need for them to seek strength and confidence in wealth. In view of the evils normally attendant to wealth, the Sahaabah and the early Muslims refrained from its acquistion. However, now (says Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan Thauri) wealth has become the shield of the Mumin. Since Imaan is no longer as strong as it was during former times, poverty creates worry and frustr
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] On Defaming Prophet Muhammad
On Defaming Prophet Muhammad "Of all the world's greatest men none has been so much maligned as Muhammad. It is easy to see how this has come about. For centuries Islam was the great enemy of Christendom, for Christendom was in direct contact with no other organized states comparable in power to the Muslims." [William Montgomery Watt] "Ever since the Crusades, people in the west have seen the prophet Muhammad as a sinister figure. During the 12th century, Christians were fighting brutal holy wars against Muslims, even though Jesus had told his followers to love their enemies, not to exterminate them. The scholar monks of Europe stigmatised Muhammad as a cruel warlord who established the false religion of Islam by the sword. They also, with ill-concealed envy, berated him as a lecher and sexual pervert at a time when the popes were attempting to impose celibacy on the reluctant clergy. Our Islamophobia became entwined with our chronic anti-Semitism; Jews and Muslims, the victims of the crusaders, became the shadow self of Europe, the enemies of decent civilisation and the opposite of "us". [Karen Armstrong] "The greatest crime, the greatest ‘sin’ of Mohammad in the eyes of the Christian West is that he did not allow himself to be slaughtered, to be ‘crucified’ by his enemies. He only defended himself, his family and his followers; and finally vanquished his enemies. Mohammad’s success is the Christians’ gall of disappointment: He did not believe in any vicarious sacrifices for the sins of others." [Edward Gibbon] "No great religious leader has been so maligned as Prophet Mohammed. Attacked in the past as a heretic, an impostor, or a sensualist, it is still possible to find him referred to as ‘the false prophet’. A modern German writer accuses Prophet Mohammed of sensuality, surrounding himself with young women. This man was not married until he was twenty-five years of age, then he and his wife lived in happiness and fidelity for twenty-four years, until her death when he was forty-nine. Only between the age of fifty and his death at sixty-two did Prophet Mohammed take other wives, and most of them were taken for dynastic and political reasons. Certainly the Prophet’s record was better than the head of the Church of England, Henry VIII." [Geoffrey Parrinder, Professor of comparative religion at King's College London] "Every honest Jew who knows the history of his people cannot but feel a deep sense of gratitude to Islam, which has protected the Jews for fifty generations, while the Christian world persecuted the Jews and tried many times ‘by the sword’ to get them to abandon their faith." [Uri Avnery, German-born Israeli journalist] "It was the West, not Islam, which forbade the open discussion of religious matters. At the time of the Crusades, Europe seemed obsessed by a craving for intellectual conformity and punished its deviants with a zeal that has been unique in the history of religion. The witch-hunts of the inquisitors and the persecution of Protestants by the Catholics and vice versa were inspired by abstruse theological opinions which in both Judaism and Islam were seen as private and optional matters. Neither Judaism nor Islam share the Christian conception of heresy, which raises human ideas about the divine to an unacceptably high level and almost makes them a form of idolatry. The period of the Crusades, when the fictional Mahound was established, was also a time of the great strain and denial in Europe. This is graphically expressed in the phobia about Islam." [Karen Armstrong - Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet] “Great minds have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” - Albert Einstein Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
