Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Ramadan, please say a prayer for Herbert.
Bismillah Salaam, everyone. A short time ago some of you were kind enough to sign a petition for my Fiance , Herbert J.Blakeney. I just wanted to up date you all and ask you to pray for him! Herbert is an innocent Muslim on Death row for a crime committed by a Police Officer. Recently Herbert filed a perjury case against the witnesses in his Criminal case, ie. the cops. He was then appointed the same counsel he'd had in his original trial so he appealed to the Attorney General to stand down that counsel and appoint another. This was denied! Three times in recent months we've been advised to DROP the perjury case as it's ' a fast track to his execution!' WHY? What are 'they' afraid of? 'They' know we can't afford the Attorney we need to unravel Herberts case and 'they' know the perjury case would prove Herberts innocence!! Even though we know the perjury case would secure his innocence, how can we take the risk 'they'll' execute him to keep the truth from coming out?? We're in a no win situation!!! This is so wrong. Herbert is INNOCENT yet 'they'll' execute an innocent man to save themselves. Where's the justice? So please pray for a miracle Insha-allah. Just something else i'd like to share with the group..I'm taking my SHAHADAH today!!! Thankyou for reading this. Linda http://www.petitiononline.com/hb24332/petition.html - Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Ahadith Qudsi-Superiority of Monotheism . . . Qudsi Hadith: 15
Ahadith Qudsi-Superiority of Monotheism . . . Qudsi Hadith: 15 He who loves to meet Allah (by way of death like martyrs) Allah too loves to meet him 15. Narrated Abu Hurraira (r.a.): Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.s.) said that Allah the Exalted observed: If My slave loves meeting Me, I too love meeting him. If he dislikes to meet Me, I too hate to meet him. (This Hadith is sound and reported by Bukhari and Nasa'i). This Hadith shows that a Muslim when he thinks of death he hopes to enter Paradise. So he likes death more or less. But disbelievers fear death because they do not have belief nor hope for Paradise. The believer who likes Paradise also likes death to meet Allah Assawajal. As a result, Allah Assawajal likes meeting him, too. *** Saying of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) Having Allahs Statements. From Darussalam Islamic Books - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] A Mother in Ramadhaan - from MAW
Bismillahir Rahmaan Nir Rahim Monday - 5 Ramadhaan 1428 / 17 September 2007 A Mother in Ramadhaan Why a mother is so valuable in Ramadhaan Ramadhaan is the most important month of the Islamic year. It is in this month that the family worships Allah and practices Islam more fervently and with greater enthusiasm. The Muslim family spend precious moments of their time together during Iftaar and Suhoor. These two meals provide the fuel and blessing that grant a Muslim the physical and spiritual strength to observe the fast. The food Muslims consume plays a critical role in their worship. Allah mentions in the Quran : Eat what is wholesome and do good deeds. In other words, wholesome and halaal food promotes good character and actions. The responsibility of ensuring that wholesome meals are provided for the family rests on the father and mother. The mother in particular has to ensure that the food that she prepares is wholesome and halaal. A few ideas on how a mother can create an Islamic home in Ramadhaan : a.. Encourage children to recite Quran regularly every day even if it be a little. This will discipline them and make them love the Quran. b.. Encourage them to fast for half a day or even an hour. This will build their confidence and make them feel part of the spirit of the fasting Muslim Ummah. c.. Let them perform Salaah together with you. d.. Teach them one new thing about Ramadhaan every day, eg. a dua, hadith, a benefit of fasting, the importance of taraweeh, etc. e.. Teach them to avoid junk food. Ramadhaan is, after all, a month of diet control! f.. Assign one of the children the responsibility for waking everyone up for Suhoor. (Off course, you will have to set your alarm clock just in case!) In Ramadhaan, especifically, there must be a constant reminder of an Islamic home! Children learn from a mother's personal example. A mother who is always there to supervise and discipline her children and who keeps busy with Salah, Qur'aan and Dua provides the most favourable Islamic atmosphere for piety and happiness in the home. A mother provides a special warmth and tenderness to the family during Ramadhaan. Ramadhaan without a mother can never be a true Ramadhaan. Ask anybody who has lost a mother within the last year how sad and empty that home now is. The Western and Islamic concept of women and livelihood The western world encourages the idea of both the spouses entering the world of work to increase the family income. As a result many young toddlers are entrusted to the care of maids, creches and day-care centers. The West has, through their mass media, drilled the point home that home-making is dull and children are a burden. This philosophy has proved to be short-sighted in many ways. While the family income and material possessions may increase the children grow up with little parental guidance. The wealth that is amassed during the early years when both parents work, later has to be used to solve drug problems, heart diseases, sleep difficulties and marriage problems caused by children who are morally bankrupt. Islam opposes the Western view. Islam recognizes the great responsibility of a woman in the family environment. A woman is the queen of her home. She plays a pivotal role in educating, guiding and motivating her husband and children. A mother is the perfect person who can create an environment in the home conducive to the teachings of Islam. Only women are uniquely qualified to be the queens of their homes. It is not by accident that pregnancy and nursing are purely feminine tasks. Allah has given women the special talents and psychological makeup needed to take care of the children. There is no substitute for a mother's love. No one can extract and bottle motherly compassion. Her patience and kindness, her willingness to sacrifice her own comforts, her natural affinity for children and her instinct of knowing the needs of her child are unique to her nature. It should be understood that Islam places the financial responsibility of earning and supporting the family upon the father. While a mother can choose to work and earn an income she needs to stay within the framework outlined by Islam in terms of her dressing, traveling, contact with strange men, fulfilling her responsility to her children and husband, etc. These guidelines set by Islam are in fact aimed at protecting and safeguarding her. For this reason she should seek employment in a protected environment and not seek employment outside this protected environment unless in extreme cases. A dua for our mothers May Allah grant our mothers the understanding of their critical role in every Muslim home. They are the spiritual pillars upon which the bricks of worship and obedience stand. If they fall or crumble the future of the Ummah is at stake. If they stand firm the Ummah will be able to produce the likes of Khalid Ibn Walid Radhi
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Iran to celebrate Saeqeh's flight
Iran to celebrate Saeqeh's flight Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:21:36 Iran's domestic-made fighter jet, Saeqeh Iran will celebrate the first official flights of the indigenous 'Saeqeh' fighter jets in a ceremony held at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport. The ceremony, which will coincide with the advent of the Holy Defence Week in Iran, will display flights of two Saeqeh fighter jets, Fars news agency says. A group of top Iranian officials and military brass are expected to attend the ceremony. Developing the indigenous fighter is among top military achievements in Iran. In the near future, a large number of Saeqeh fighter jets will join the squadron of military planes in Iran. Saeqeh, a joint product of the IRI Air Force and Iran's Defense Ministry, has been described as an aircraft similar to the American F-18 fighter jet. Last month, Iran also demonstrated a new fighter jet for the first time, which was modeled on the American F-5 but built using domestic technology. The Azarakhsh jet made a successful flight in the Iran's central city of Isfahan in a ceremony attended by Iran's Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar and other officials in August. The development of the aircraft was first announced in September 2006, when military officials said that it would be comparable to the US F-5 fighter jet. Following the successful flight of Azarakhsh fighter jet, Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said that Saeqeh, which is the second generation of the Azarakhsh fighter jets, would also launch official flights in the Iranian air space in the near future. MGH/MMN gholizadeh20070919003232906.jpg
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] You don't get any U-turns on the way up to Allah
* * * * * * *You don't get any U-turns on the way up to Allah * When we pack our bags to go visit our friends, we remember to pack our clothes, shoes, and other little things. Since we could know right from wrong, we have started packing our bags and will finish when our souls leave us. Have you packed your prayer in your bag of provisions everyday? Have you packed your fasting? Have you packed your reading and memorizing the Qur'an? Our bags are called life. We have to pack everyday because we don't know when Allah will call us back, so we have to be ready for the journey. And on the way up to Allah, you don't get any U-turns so that you could go back and get the things you forgot to pack. So start packing if you already haven't, and don't forget, there's no such thing as too many bags when we're packing for our trip to Allah. Compiled from various sources. * Permission is granted to circulate among private individuals and groups, to post on Internet sites and to p ublish in full text and subject title in not-for-profit publications. * ** inline: image006.gifinline: image005.jpginline: image002.gifinline: image001.jpg
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Suggested Program for the Muslim during Ramadaan (No: 26869) - from IslamQA
Suggested Program for the Muslim during Ramadaan (26869) Question: Firstly, let me congratulate you on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadaan; I hope that Allaah will accept fasting and prayers from us and from you. I hope that I can make the most of this opportunity to do as much worship and earn as much reward as possible. I hope that you could give me a program that is suitable for me and my family so that we can make the most of this month in goodness and obedience. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. May Allaah accept all our righteous words and deeds, and help us to be sincere in secret and in public. There follows a suggested program for the Muslim during this blessed month: The Muslim's day in Ramadaan: The Muslim starts his day with suhoor before Fajr prayer. It is better to delay suhoor until the latest possible time of the night. Then after that the Muslim gets ready for Fajr prayer before the adhaan. So he does wudoo' at home and goes out to the mosque before the adhaan. When he enters the mosque, he prays two rak'ahs (tahiyyat al-masjid - greeting the mosque). Then he sits and keeps busy making du'aa', or reading Qur'aan, or reciting dhikr, until the muezzin gives the call to prayer. He repeats what the muezzin says, and says the du'aa' narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to be said after the adhaan ends. Then after that he prays two rak'ahs (the regular Sunnah of Fajr), then he occupies himself with du'aa' and reading Qur'aan until the iqaamah for prayer is given. He is in a state of prayer so long as he is waiting for the prayer. After offering the prayer in congregation, he recites the dhikrs that are prescribed following the salaam at the end of the prayer. After that if he wants to sit in the mosque until the sun has risen, reciting dhikr and reading Qur'aan, that is preferable, and that is what the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do after Fajr prayer. Then about one-quarter of an hour after the sun has risen, if he wants he can pray Duha prayer (a minimum of two rak'ahs), and that is good. Or if he wants he can delay it until the preferred time, which is when the day has grown hotter and the sun is higher in the sky - that is better. Then if he wants he may sleep to prepare himself for going to work, and he can intend by sleeping to strengthen himself for worship and earning a living, so that he will be rewarded for it in sha Allah. He should also follow the etiquette of sleep that is prescribed in sharee'ah, both actions and words. Then he goes to work, and when the time for Zuhr prayer comes, he goes to the mosque early, before the adhaan or immediately after it, and he should get ready to pray beforehand. So he prays four rak'ahs with two tasleems (the regular Sunnah before Zuhr), then he keeps busy reading Qur'aan until the iqaamah for prayer is given, and he prays with the congregation, then he prays two rak'ahs (the regular Sunnah after Zuhr). Then after the prayer he goes and finishes whatever of his work is left, until it is time to leave work. If there is a long time to go after finishing his work until the time for 'Asr prayer, then he can rest. But if there is not enough time and he fears that if he sleeps he will miss 'Asr prayer, then he should keep busy doing something suitable until the time for 'Asr comes, such as going to the market to buy some things that his family needs and the like, or going straight to the mosque when he has finished his work, and staying in the mosque until he has prayed 'Asr. Then after 'As, it depends on his circumstances. If he can stay in the mosque and keep busy reading Qur'aan, this is a great opportunity. But if he feels tired, then he should rest at this time so that he will be ready to pray taraaweeh at night. Before the adhaan for Maghrib, he should get ready to break his fast, and he should do something at this time that will benefit him, whether reading Qur'aan, making du'aa', or having a useful conversation with his wife and children. One of the best things that he can do at this time is to take part in offering iftaar to those who are fasting, whether by bringing food to them or helping to distribute it to them and organizing that. This brings a great joy which no one knows except those who have experienced it. After iftaar, he goes and prays in congregation in the mosque, and after the prayer he prays two rak'ahs (the regular Sunnah of Maghrib). Then he goes back home and eats whatever is available - without eating too much. Then he looks for a suitable way for himself and his family to spend this time, whether reading a book of stories, or a book on practical rulings, or a quiz, or permissible conversation, or any other useful idea that is of interest to the members of the family and will distracts them from the haraam things that appear in the media which regard this as their prime time, so you
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Clarification of the doubts about the Hatib (ra)'s incident
Clarification of the doubts about the Hatib (ra)'s incident
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When Allah has deviated an individual there is no other to give him hidayah.
An individual who has not comprehended the basis of Islam; which is tawhid,
will undoubtedly have kufr in his life because he has not understood and grasp
the essance of deen. Even if an individual has some knowledge of tawhid he will
confuse haq and bateel and this confused state will make him like those
ignorants who look at beards as signs of Islam, be fooled and go astray. This
action of falling off track and going astray is an action of kufr. However,
ilm has a scale, a range and a method. The ignorant ones who claim to have the
most sufficient and reasonable knowledge are namely the sheikhs. These sheiks
have tried to prove their bateel aqidah; they have tried to use this bateel
aqidah in their advancement by abandonning the way of the Salaf and extracting
bidah. Regardless of the old scholars and imitating their own nafs, also by
embracing difficult situations and using them as their
excuse, they use the swamp of kufr they have fallen into as a stepping stone
to prove their aqidah. With the usul they have developed, they have opened a
new era and have almost left the modernists behind. It is awfully clear how
these comrades of the shaytan get their revelations from the same place and
perform ibadah to the same idol; shaytan. What a coincidence it is that the
servants of shaytan meet at the same location!
Throughout history shaytan and his comrades have approached the passengers of
this path from their rights. They have adorned bateel and have made the
deviated sects {Callers of Haakimiyyah -Al-Qudsiyya wa Taifatul Adavetulilhaq;
Murjiah of the time (mostly known as Saudi Salafis) and warriors of
deliverance the so called jihaadis-} (of today) go astray; just as the Sufis
had gone astray. These individuals have betrayed haq in various manners by Arab
racism or by idolizing their own fame, privilege and even the knowledge they
have attained. Many youth who had the inclination towards Islam have come
across these characters in this path of Islam and have been fooled by their
embellished speech. They have been fooled by their bulky works filled with
mixture of haq and bateel and never stopped to think of the shaytan who had
fallen into denial before his Rabb.
When one tries to speak with one of these ignorant individuals and youth, they
will find themselves to be belittled and theyll see that these individuals
exalt their so-called scholar. Even though they are named differently, without
knowing they are on the same path using the same method as the Sufis. These
movement of the deviated sects mentioned above has become the modern day
tasawwuf and like a tariqah. Their leaders have become the Sufi sheikhs and
they have become the Sufi murid. The Muslims who have attained the subjective
hidayah will notice the trick of the shaytan very quickly. The deficiency of
the muqallid murids (such as the jihaadi wannabe youth); is their lack of
knowledge before action. If they had attained knowledge they would not have
lacked to realize the one thousand and one kufr and the bateel usul of their
so-called scholars.
These individuals who have gone astray have made many claims regarding the hukm
of many matters. One of these claims regards the incident of Hatib bin Abi
Baltea (ra).
According to various narrations this incident had occurred between hijri 6th
and 8th years. The most acceptable date for this incident is that it happened
after the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah. After the Qurayshs broke the Treaty of
Hudaibiyyah, the Prophet (saw) started preparing for an invasion of Mecca. He
did not tell anyone, except a few close Companions; the goal of the expedition
and where the army of Islam would be directed. Hatib (ra) a companion wrote a
letter to the Kuffar of the Quraysh and notified them of the news of the
Prophet (saw), informing them about the Prophets (saw) plan to conquer Mecca.
He sent his letter with a lady. She had been a slave-girl of the Bani 'Abdul
Muttalib, and then after her freedom had adopted singing as her profession. She
complained of poverty to the Prophet (saw) and requested financial help. The
Prophet (saw) appealed to the Bani 'Abdul Muttalib and the Bani al-Muttalib and
satisfied her need. She had come to Madina and was
returning back to Mecca. Hatib bin Abi Balte'a (ra) met her and quietly gave
her a letter addressed to some of the Mecca chiefs and paid her ten dinars so
that she kept the secret and carried the letter to the addressees secretly.
Allah (awj) informed his Prophet (saw) about the letter and the Prophet (saw)
ordered 3 of his Companions (the Sahaba); Ali (ra), Az-Zubair (ra) and
Al-Miqdad (ra) to go and find her and take the letter from her. They went to
the place (Rawdat Khakh) where the Prophet (saw) had described to them. They
found her
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] 6th Day of TARAVEEH - Glimpses of Quran
*Assalaamu Alaikum Warehmatullahe Wabarakaatuhu * *6th Day of TARAVEEH * Surah al-Ana'aam begins The first section starts with all praise and glorification is for ALLAH alone. HE is the Creator and Owner of the Heavens and the earth and all that exists, mention of HIS Power is made here. Due to disobedience and rejection of HIS message by the earlier communities, wrath of ALLAH had befallen them, it is meaningless to question why the Prophet was not accompanied by the Angels. Those who ridicule the Prophet will be punished severely. In the second section people are called upon to travel around the earth and find themselves what was the consequence of those who have rejected the Message. ALLAH had made obligatory upon HIMSELF to be kind to HIS creations. Hence HE does not punish the sinners quickly. ALLAH is so kind that HE had made provisions for the sustenance of all the Creations. If ALLAH is kind to you none can harm you and if HE deprives you none can come to your help and rescue. The greatest of the witness is the Unity of ALLAH. The Holy Quraan was revealed to warn the people in advance. In the third section it is explained that the most unjust is the one who falsifies the command and Authority of ALLAH and ascribe falsehood unto HIM. When such people were brought to book on the day of Judgment, they would wish they are sent back to earth. It is said that they are such worthless ones that if they were sent back to earth, they would do the same thing for which they were caught. In the fourth section it is explained that whoever does not believe in the Aakhirah has spoiled his own future and he will be carrying the burden of his own sins. The life of this world is a game short lived, but the life in the hereafter is a true eternal one, those who are not aware of their own consequences do not understand this. Such people falsify the signs of ALLAH, which hurts the Prophets. O Prophet, the prophets before you also faced the same problem and the only remedy for this is patience. There are many signs of ALLAH in the Heavens and the earth and what is in between, but they are deaf and dumb and are groping in the darkness and are only waiting for the punishment from ALLAH. In the fifth section it is explained that the sinner should turn to ALLAH after a small warning shock. Whoever has forgotten ALLAH because of his indulgence in life, he will find himself surrounded by the torment of ALLAH. Whoever declares his belief and does good deeds he would be successful and those who have disobeyed the commands f ALLAH will get disgraceful punishment. Oh! Prophet tell them Everything is in ALLAH's command and control and I myself follow the revelation. In the sixth section it is said. Warn them with the Book and do not push those who call their Lord in the mornings and in the evenings away from your sessions. The believers are safe and successful. ALLAH has made it obligatory upon HIMSELF to be kind to them and they shall repent for their sins. In the seventh section the Prophet was asked to tell them that I have already received the commandments from ALLAH and I am following them. Hidden treasures are with ALLAH and nothing from the creations is away from HIS knowledge. Remaining active in daily work and taking rest in nights, getting up in the morning after sleep which is nothing but a symbol of death, everything is before you. In the eighth section it is said that the appointed time of death of every person is fixed and that ALLAH does not the sinners immediately, but when the time comes the arrogant disbelievers will realize it. ALLAH only saves you and protects you, HE can punish anyone in whichever way HE wants. Muslims are advised to renounce the friendship of those who ridicule religion. In the ninth section it is said that it is not befitting for a believer to bow down before anyone other than ALLAH. Nothing can be more disgraceful that man worships something which he has made with his own hands. Ibrahim (AS) call towards Tawheed, his evidences on the unity of ALLAH, the moon and the sun, the stars are all creations of ALLAH and it was called upon to turn to ALLAH. In the tenth section there is mention of names of eighteen prophets and their history and their relationship with the last of the Prophets, and it is indicated that the Holy Quraan is the guidance for the whole mankind. In the eleventh section it is said that they have not understood the Greatness of ALLAH as they should have understood and in order to oppose the Prophet they rejected the revelation from ALLAH, even though ALLAH had revealed the divine Book to Moosa (AS), and the last scripture and the Book is the sacred of all the Books and those who are unjust falsify and reject it. ALLAH says that they would be in very miserable condition on the day of Judgment, and they would be brought before ALLAH alone. In the twelfth section there is mention about the creations of ALLAH spread over in the world and in the heavens and these
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Why do we lack character
Respected Scholars My question is why do we lack character when we have with us a forceful mechanism of social control to ward off evil. We often recite Prayer Keeps us away from Indecency and Evil. I add to it a few more verses from the book of Allah saying: 1.Worship Allah (2:21) so that you may ward off evil.تقون لعلكم 2.Uphold strongly what has been given and remember its contents (2:63, 7:171) so that you may ward off evil.تقون لعلكم 3.Observe Law of equivalence (2:179) so that you ward off evil.تقون لعلكم 4.Fast during Ramadan (3:183)so that you may ward off evil.تقون لعلكم 5.Do not touch the orphans’ money except in the most righteous manner, until they reach maturity.Give full weight and full measure when you trade, equitably.Be absolutely just when you bear witness, even against your relatives..Fulfill your covenant with God. ( 6:152-153) so that you may ward off evil. (تتقون لعلكم ) laAAallakum tattaqoona The question is do we ever keep this objective in mind when offering Salat or perfoming other functions? My observation is NO, NEVER, NOT AT ALL. There is not a word to this effect in he liturgy of our saum-o-salat and frame work of other rituals. I have yet to see a supplication attached to any form of worship seeking abstention from indecency and evil. We only seek forgiveness for the crimes we commit. How then we expect to develop the quality of escaping indecency and evil when we neither wish nor intend and never pray for it.? The result is we are all good save lack of moral character. Who has distracted us from the right path? and when shall we revert? Please do comment. Please do not read to contradict and refute, nor to believe and take it for granted, but to weigh and consider. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery Student of Quran
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Ibn Abbas�s (ra) debate with Harooreyya (Hawarej)
Ibn Abbass (ra) debate with Harooreyya (Hawarej)
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Abdurrazzak, Abu Nuaym, Bayhakee and others
Narrated from Ibn Abbas, He said: Hawarij came together in a place with hatred
and agreed upon to oppose (by fighting) with Ali (ra) and the Prophet (saw)s
ashab (companions) who stayed with Ali (ra). He {Ibn Abbas (ra)} said: A man
came and he started saying O Amir al Muminun (chief) this group will oppose
you. Ali (ra) replied: Leave them alone until they come and fight with me. For
they will (fight with me).
One day I told Ali (ra) O Amir al Muminun delay the pray so I will not miss,
and meantime I will go and talk to them. He (Ali) said: I (Ali) fear they will
hurt you. I (Ibn Abbas) replied: No, They wont hurt me inshaAllah. I am a
kind man who is gentile towards everyone and I never hurt anyone.
Ibni Abbas (ra) said: I wore one of the most beautiful cloths from this
yamamniyya (a kind of fabric). (Abu Zammal added: Ibni Abbas was a beautiful,
handsome man) Ibni Abbas said: I went the place they were at. They were resting
hence it was noon. Ive never seen anyone with strong effort in ibadaah as
them. Their hands were like the knees of camels. (Due to doing so much ibadaah
their hands got marked) The mark of sujuud (worship) could be seen on their
faces easily. They had washed cloths on. Their faces were thin due to lack of
sleep.
When I arrived there they asked me: What about this cloth you are wearing?
Ibni Abbas: Do you criticize me with this? I saw better one on the prophet
(saw) and then this verse revealed: Say: Who hath forbidden the beautiful
(gifts) of Allah, which He hath produced for His servants, and the things,
clean and pure, (which He hath provided) for sustenance? (al-Araf 32)
Why did you come here? they asked. Ibn Abbas replied: I came here to mention
to you about the people who were the companions of the prophet (saw), and the
ones whom the verses of Quran was revealed on, none of them are here with
you. Some of them said: Do not argue with Quraish. Allah (swt) stated: They
are a contentious people (az-Zukhruf 58) Two or three of them said: Talk to
them.
Ibni Abbas said: What is your problem with the cousin and the son in-law of
the prophet (saw), and the first one to have iman, and the one whom the
companions stand with? They said: We opposed him with three things. Ibn
Abbas said: What are they?
They replied: The first is that He obtained an arbitrator in the deen of
Allah. Whereas Allah (swt) stated: the command is for none but Allah. (Yusuf
40). After Allahs statement what will be left for the people to rule on?
What else? said Ibn Abbas. They replied: Ali fought with some people but he
did not take any slave nor spoil (ganimaah). If the ones whom he fought with
were kaafir their merchandise should be permissible for Ali. (He should take
their goods as capture) If they were Muslims, it was not permissible to shed
their blood. What else? said Ibn Abbas. They replied: He disclaimed from
the title of being Amir al Muminun. If he is not Amir al Muminun then he is
Amir al kafirun. Do you have any other claim? asked Ibn Abbas. They said:
These are enough for us.
Ibni Abbas: If I provide evidence from Allahs (swt) muhkam book and His (swt)
prophets (saw) sunnah would you change your claims? They replied: Yes Ibn
Abbas continued: About your opinion of mankinds ruling in the deen of Allah
(swt); Allah (swt) stated: from O ye who believe! Kill not game while in the
sacred precincts or in pilgrim garb... to as adjudged by two just men among
you (al-Maeda 95) regarding a wife and her husband Allah (swt) stated: If ye
fear a breach between them twain, appoint (two) arbiters, one from his family,
and the other from hers (an-Nisa 35) Now, I am asking you with administration
to you with the oath of Allah (swt): Is it better to give ruling to stop
peoples killing each other, to bring them together, or to give ruling on its
worth will be only a quarter of a dirham a rabbit; and a few women? Moreover
you know that if He (swt) wished He (swt) would give the hukm (ruling) and He
(swt) would not leave the hukm for the mankind.
They said: Wallahi {oath of the name of Allah (swt)} to stop peoples killing
each other, to bring them together is better.
Ibn Abbas continued: About your opinion of Ali fought with the people but he
did not take any slave nor ganimaah. Tell me do you swear at your mother Aisha
(raa) or do you render permissible for her what is permissible for other women?
If so you are kaafir. If you say she (raa) is not the mother of muminun then
you are kafir and out of the fold of Islam. Allah (swt) stated: The Prophet is
closer to the Believers than their own selves, and his wives are their
mothers. (al-Ahzab 6) It is shown that you are stumble in the middle of two
heresies whichever you choose. Now do you back down from your opinions?
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] 99 Names of Allah: AL- �ASIM (The Protector )
99 Names of Allah: AL- `ASIM (The Protector ) And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allâh, so call on Him by them. 7:180 AL- `ASIM The Protector The son replied: I will betake myself to a mountain, it will save me from the water. Nûh (Noah) said: This day there is no saviour from the Decree of Allâh except him on whom He has mercy. And a wave came in between them, so he (the son) was among the drowned. (Surah Hud, 11:43) People, all of whom are inherently feeble, can encounter all sorts of difficulties at any time, such as an earthquake, flood, hurricane, or volcanic eruption. In addition, people are vulnerable to mental distress. In the face of these unfavorable events, they must consider the following: Regardless of their effort or strength, they can never avoid a threat unless Allah wills this. Allah, the most Compassionate, is the only Protector, as the Qur'an relates in the following verses: Say (O Muhammad SAW): Who rescues you from the darkness of the land and the sea (dangers like storms), when you call upon Him in humility and in secret (saying): If He (Allâh) only saves us from this (danger), we shall truly be grateful. Say (O Muhammad SAW): Allâh rescues you from it and from all (other) distresses, and yet you worship others besides Allâh. ( Surat al-An`am, 6:63-64) People remember Allah when they are left alone, when they realize that neither material wealth nor powerful people can help them, or when they fall sick. Yet after these situations pass, they forget what happened to them and become ungrateful toward Allah. Such people, who insist upon ungratefulness despite Allah's protection, will see the truth when they face infinite punishment in Hell. Their situation is related, as follows: So, as for those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and did deeds of righteousness, He will give their (due) rewards, and more out of His Bounty. But as for those who refuse His worship and were proud, He will punish them with a painful torment . And they will not find for themselves besides Allâh any protector or helper. ( Surat an-Nisa', 4:173) http://www.harunyahya.com/ And whoever fears Allaah He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allaah then He is sufficient for him. Indeed Allaah will accomplish His purpose. Allaah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent. [At-Talaaq: 2-3]
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Ramadhaan Focus (Parts 3 4) - from Al-Islaah Publications
Ramadhaan Focus (Part 3) 1. TODAY'S HADITH Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said: The fast and the Quran, will both intercede on the day of judgement. The fast will say: O Allah ! This servant has refrained from eating and drinking and other desires; so accept my intercession for him. The Quran will submit : He did not sleep in the night ; so accept my intercession for him. Allah will accept both these intercessions. (Tibrani, Ahmad, Hakim) 2. TODAYS FOCUS: Iftaar Iftar means to conclude a fast after sunset by eating or drinking something. It is also a sunnah to make iftar soon after sunset, and it is makrooh to delay Iftar after sunset without a valid excuse. However, if someone is doubtful whether the sun has set or not, he should not make iftar until he is sure about it, because if it is proved at any time that he had made iftar even half a minute earlier than the sunset actually took place on his horizon, his fast will be rendered nullified and void. Similarly, if the weather is cloudy, it is advisable to delay iftar for a few minutes after the time of sunset. No particular meal is prescribed for iftar but it is advisable to make iftar using dates because the Holy Prophet(Sallallahu Alaihi Wassallam) generally used dates for iftar. It is also sunnah to recite the following du'a (prayer) while making iftar: O' Allah, for you I have fasted, and in you I have believed and in You I have placed my trust and with Your provision I make my Iftar. and after having and drinking water, it is advisable to say, Thirst has gone; veins have become wet and the reward (of the fast) has, Allah willing, been established. It is described by Hazrat Sahal bin Sa'ad(radhiyallahu anhu) that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) has said that: Those who are prompt in breaking fast, will ever remain on goodness. (Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Maja) Hazrat Abu Huraira(radhiyallahu anhu) reported that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) has said that: Allah is very pleased with the man, who is prompt in breaking fast. (Tirmizi) It means that fast should be broken after sunset without waiting for the appearance of stars. Hazrat Abu Huraira(radhiyallahu anhu) reported that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) has said that: Whatever is prayed for at the time of breaking fast is granted and never refused. (Tirmizi) Hazrat Salman bin Aamir(radhiyallahu anhu) reported that Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) has said : Break your fast with dates. There is divine blessing in it. If the date is not available, break your fast with water, as it is pure. (Abu Dawud, Tirmizi) Hazrat Zayd bin Khalid(radhiyallahu anhu) reported Rasullullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) has said that: He who helps a fasting one to break his fast will get the reward of one who fasts; and one who gives arms to a Mujahid fighter will get the reward of one who himself is a mujahid; and the reward of the fasting one or of the mujahid will not be diminished on that account. (Bayhaqi) Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu anhu) in a lengthy hadith, narrates that Rasullullah (sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said: The fasting person experiences two (occasions of) delights: At the time of Iftaar and at the time when he will meet his Rabb. (Bukhari) 3. Q A Question: Whilst fasting is it necessary to avoid the inhalation of talcum powder and spray emanating from an aerosol eg a deodorant? What I mean is when applying these things they always do get into your mouth and nose (although not a substantial amount). It's impossible to avoid it unless you cover your face. So, do these things break the fast? Answer: In principle, anything going down the throat while fasting nullifies the fast. If the talcum powder or aerosol does not go down the throat, it will not nullify the fast. (Mufti Ebrahim Desai) 4. HEALTH Diabetes Mellitus and Fasting: A medical perspective Diabetics who wish to fast may be classified into three groups according to their mode of treatment. 1.. Diet alone: No problems will be anticipated during a fast. Fasting will be of benefit to these patients provided that the total caloric intake is restricted. 2.. Diet pus oral medication(hypoglycaemic agents): Generally no problems will be experienced if these patients have their therapy modified. The principle of such modification is based upon the fact that the fasting patient consumes the greater part of his caloric intake at iftar and that the morning dose taken at suhoor needs to be reduced in view of the anticipated fast. Thus a patient on a once daily regimen should take the therapy at iftaar while the patient on a twice daily regimen should take the greater dose at at iftaar. For example, a patient on glibenclamide(eg. Daonil) 10mg for the morning and 5 mg for the evening, should take 10mg at iftaar and 5mg at suhoor. 3.. Insulin dependent: These patients are
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Jobs in Singapore
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Taraweeh from Mecca on Basic Cable TV
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Fw: Government Should Take Action To Stop Hurting Religious Sentiment
Government Should Take Action To Stop Hurting Religious Sentiment News papers have reported that the Bangladesh government on Tuesday arrested a cartoonist and confiscated the issue of the Alpin, a weekly magazine of the Prothom Alo, a left-leaning Dhaka daily for publishing a cartoon about the Prophet Muhammad (sm)that has ‘hurt the people’s religious sentiment.’ ‘The government has confiscated the issue as the cartoon hurts the religious sentiment of the people’. Authorities of the Prothom Alo, however, apologised and announced withdrawal of the cartoon titled Naam (name). A delegation led by the Baitul Mukarram mosque’s khatib, Obaidul Haque, called on the law and information adviser, Mainul Hosein, and demanded cancellation of the declaration of the Prothom Alo and arrest of its editor, along with others concerned, before this Friday ‘for showing disrespect to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)’. ‘It is a conspiracy to destabilize the country. We are very concerned over the issue,’ Mainul told reporters after the meeting. The conspirators wanted to throw the country into a chaotic situation, he claimed. The adviser asked everyone to remain alert against the plot so that the conspirators cannot be successful. The delegation that visited Mainul included Islami Oikya Jote’s chairman Fazlul Haque Amini, its vice-chairman Mohiuddin Khan and the Bangladesh Masjid Mission’s secretary-general Md Kalilur Rahman Madani, among others. Earlier in the day a team of the Detective Branch detained Prothom Alo’s cartoonist, Arifur Rahman, from his Uttara residence on charge of drawing a cartoon which was believed to have hurt the religious sentiment of the people We are pained that such issues are cropping up in some places and countries repeatedly. This is not an issue of freedom of speech or writing, this is an issue of deliberately hurting people’s deep faith. The West and the ultra-liberal section of many societies have failed to understand the issue and the perpetrators are excused in the name of freedom. A long term solution lies in criminalization of attacking the Prophets and the founders of all religions. As regards the present case, the government should find out the roots of the matter and take action against persons responsible.
