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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Emphasis on Blood Relations
* * * * * * *Emphasis on Blood Relations* The Prophet (peace be upon him) has more claim on the believers than they have on their own selves; and his wives are their mothers. Blood relatives have, according to God's decree, a stronger claim upon one another than other believers (of Madinah) and those who have migrated (for God's sake). Nonetheless, you are to act with kindness toward your close friends. This is written down in God's decree. *(The Confederates, Al-Ahzab: 33: 6)* ** This surah, revealed toward the end of the fifth year after the Prophet's emigration to Madinah, begins with important legislations in family matters. It seeks to put these on the right footing. It starts with the abolition of the practice that some Arabs used to resort to when they wanted to punish their wives causing them lasting damage. A man would say to his wife that she was to him like his mother's back, which meant that all marital relations between them were ended. Yet she was not divorced so as to be able to marry someone else. Islam put an end to this practice, imposing a heavy penalty on anyone who resorts to it. The surah then moved on to abolish adoption. This does not mean a prohibition of looking after an orphan child, or a child in need of care. What is abolished is to attach that child to one's family as if it was born to the adopting couple, giving it the same surname. The surah then moves on to put an end to the brotherhood institution, established by Islam following the migration of the Muslims from Makkah to Madinah. This was a practical measure to address the situation of those immigrants who had abandoned their relations and property in Makkah, and the situation of Muslims in Madinah whose relations with their families were severed as a result of their embracing Islam. At the same time, the Prophet's personal authority over all believers is emphasized and given a higher position than all blood relations, while his wives are to be seen as the spiritual mothers of all believers: "The Prophet has more claim on the believers than they have on their own selves; and his wives are their mothers. Blood relatives have, according to God's decree, a stronger claim upon one another than other believers (of Madinah) and those who have migrated (for God's sake). Nonetheless, you are to act with kindness toward your close friends. This is written down in God's decree." When the Muhajirin, i.e. the Muslims from Makkah, left for Madinah, they had to leave everything behind, preferring their faith to their relatives, clans, property, livelihood, friends, and life memories. They abandoned all this for their faith. Their migration in this way, abandoning all that was dear, including their own families, provided an example of how faith grips one's whole being. They provided the practical example of the integrity of the Islamic personality, confirming the Qur'anic statement: "Never has God put two hearts in one man's body." A different situation, however arose in Madinah as Islam began to infiltrate homes. The result was that some members of a family became Muslims while others did not. Relations between people were often severed; family bonds became shaky; and there was an even greater disruption of social bonds. The Muslim society was still in its infancy and the Muslim state was still more of an idea than a solid regime with lasting roots This gave the new faith a strong moral impetus that superseded all emotions, traditions, social institutions and bonds, making faith the only bond that unites hearts. At the same time it united the small units that separated from their natural roots in the family and the clan, thus replacing the ties of blood, family, interest, friendship, race and language. It united these Muslim units into a well-knit and coherent block that showed a high degree of solidarity, cooperation and mutual care. This was not initiated by legislative texts or government orders; instead, it was based on an inner impetus that was stronger than anything that was familiar in ordinary human life. This provided the basis for the rise of the Muslim community, which could not be otherwise established. The Muhajirin (i.e. the migrants from Makkah) were welcomed in Madinah by its Muslim residents, the Ansar. The Ansar opened their hearts and homes for them and gave them shares in their property. In fact they were so keen to make the Makkan Muslims feel welcome in their new abode that the Ansar drew lots to decide who would take each of the Muhajirin: this because there were only a few of the latter as compared with the great many Ansar who were keen to host them. They, in fact, shared with the Muhajirin every thing they had, willingly and with warm hearts that betrayed no trace of avarice or showing off. The Prophet established a bond of brotherhood between individuals of the Muhajirin and individuals of the Ansar, naming each two brothers, thereby giving rise to a unique bond in the history o
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COLUMBUS DAY: A Celebration of Genocide? Oct. 13, 2003 -- Michelle Montoya questions the holiday celebrating a man whose actions and ideals ignited the very beginnings of racism in the Americas. By Michelle Montoya Since childhood, the notion that Christopher Columbus is a man to be celebrated has been forced into all our heads. Many people hail Columbus for his discovery because from it evolved modern civilization and the United States, with its glorious past of liberty, equality and the invention of microwave ovens. Some of Columbus' supporters scoff at Native American activists and "politically correct" liberals for protesting the celebration of Columbus Day. Those who scoff prove how naïve they are. We celebrate a day dedicated to a man who encouraged racism and oppression and who committed the worst atrocity that can ever befall mankind genocide. In some respects, Columbus can be compared to Hitler. Both encouraged racist, violent acts against groups they considered inferior. American Indian activist Russell Means has said, "Columbus makes Hitler look like a juvenile delinquent." Certainly, Columbus' ideas killed millions of more people then Hitler's ever did. From almost the moment Columbus landed in the New World, he and his men committed horrendous acts against the Native Americans, igniting the beginning of racism in the Americas. In A Short Account Of The Destruction Of the Indies, Bartolome de Las Casas describes the slaughter: [The Spaniards] forced their way into native settlements, slaughtering everyone they found there, including small children, old men, pregnant women, and even women who had just given birth. They hacked them to pieces, slicing open their bellies with their swords... They even laid wagers on whether they could manage to slice a man in two at a stroke... they grabbed suckling infants by the feet... and dashed them headlong against the rocks. The way they normally dealt with the native leaders and nobles was to tie them to a kind of griddle...and then grill them over a slow fire, with the result that they howled in agony and despair as they died a lingering death. The United States should abolish Columbus Day. It is a symbol of ignorance. It is a symbol of racism. And, it is a symbol of Native American genocide. To me, celebrating Columbus Day is like celebrating "Hitler Day." Some might argue that Hitler did great things for Germany despite the killings and atrocities he committed. And for other reasons, some might believe that Columbus himself was a great man. I think the day should be abolished because of the racism, oppression and genocide that it stands for. Columbus was not the only person who believed the world was round nor was he the first to venture out into the unknown. If we celebrate Columbus Day based solely on the fact that he accidentally discovered the Americas and from this discovery evolved the United States, we prove how closed-minded we are. How can we ignore everything else? We should be proud of the United States and all that it stands for. But we should not cover up the mistakes it took to get here. Celebrating Columbus Day does just that. It glorifies the good and covers up the bad. Holidays in this nation should be reserved for people who really deserve them. They should not recognize a man whose actions and ideals killed more people than Adolph Hitler. Christopher Columbus is no comparison to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King, Jr. We need to abolish Columbus Day. In doing so, we take step toward acknowledging our past, no matter how bad our mistakes may have been. With Regards Abi - Don't let your dream ride pass you by.Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos.
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Misyar
Nikah Misyar
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Nikah Misyar or "travellers' marriage" (Arabic: نكاح
المسيار) is the Sunni Muslim Nikah
(marriage) contract carried out via the normal contractual procedure, with a
negotiated understanding between the couple that the husband is not obliged
to fulfill his usual financial commitments, and the wife lives a separate or
independent life also free from her marital commitments. The couple continue
to live separately from each other, as before their contract, and see each
other to fulfill their needs in a halaal manner when they please.
Essentially the wife gives up some of her rights, such as; living with the
husband, equal division of nights between wives in cases of polygamy, rights
to housing, and maintenance money ("nafaqa"), while the husband also gives
up his normal marital rights[1]
Contents
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* 1 Background and causes
* 2 Misyar Marriage in practice
* 3 Legality of misyar marriage
* 4 Criticism of misyar
* 5 Shia view
* 6 Notes and References
* 7 See also
* 8 External links
o 8.1 English
o 8.2 Arabic
[edit] Background and causes
The misyar marriage represents, according to some, an adaptation of the
needs of people who are not able to marry in the traditional way, in
countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or the United Arab Emirates. This is
usually due to the cost of rents; the high cost of living in general; the
high amounts of dowry required; and other similar economic and financial
concerns.[2]
The Sheikh of Al-Azhar Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi and the well-known theologian
Yusuf Al-Qaradawi note in their writings and in their lectures, that a major
proportion of the men who take a spouse in the framework of the misyar
marriage are already married men.[3]
Islamic lawyers argue that it fits the needs of a conservative society which
punishes zina (fornication) and other sexual relationships which are
established outside a marriage contract. Islamic lawyers explain that it can
be ideal for young people whose resources are too limited to settle down in
a separate home; for divorcees, widows or widowers, who have their own
residence and their own financial resources but cannot, or do not want to
marry again according to the usual formula; and for slightly elder people
who have not tasted the joys of marriage. Thus this is argued as a solution
for the million and half women who are reduced to a situation of forced
celibacy in Saudi Arabia alone.[4]
Some traits of this marriage are reminiscent of the Nikah Mut'ah which is
practised by Shia Muslims, although it is considered as illicit by Sunni
Muslims.[5] The difference is that the Shia Mut'ah marriage is based on a
contract with a fixed date of expiry. In contrast, the Sunni misyar marriage
has no fixed duration and can progress into the standard type of marriage,
with the husband providing financial support to his wife, or even living
with her part of the time, for example, in the event of any condition
stipulated in to the contract coming into being, such as pregnancy.
[edit] Misyar Marriage in practice
The practice of Misyar marriage is sometimes different from the reasons
Islamic lawyers give for this institution.
Wealthy Kuwaiti and Saudi men sometimes enter into a Misyar marriage while
on vacation, this allows them to have sexual relations with another woman
without committing the sin of zina, they usually divorce the women once
their holiday is over, although if this is understood by both parties this
would constitute a fixed time period, effectively making such a marriage
invalid in Sunni law, and more akin to the Shia Mut'ah marriage. They travel
to poorer countries, such as Egypt or Syria, and meet middlemen who arrange
a marriage for them. Some men arrange Misyar marriages online. These men pay
the girl's family some money; families agree to the arrangement because of
poverty, hope their girl will have fun, and visit places that she can only
dream about. They also hope for gifts at the end of the marriage that the
rich husband will give her. Sometimes the husband keeps the wife for his
next vacation and sends her money in the interim period. Many wives hope to
win the love of their husbands so that they may live with them permanently.
Since the wife knows that she will most likely be divorced, most misyar
wives do their best to prevent pregnancy.
Some Egyptian men working in the Gulf countries prefer to engage in the
misyar marriage rather than live alone for years. Many of them are actually
already married with wives and children in their home country, but they
cannot bring them.
[edit] Legality of misyar marriage
Contrary to widely held beliefs, misyar marriag
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] "Stomach of Ibn-e-Adam will only be filled with Dust" + "Spend (O man), and I shall on you" + "Rememberance of Allah (I'tikaf)" - from AlQuranic
[The Ultimate Guide ALQURAN] [24. Surah Sura An-Nur : Ayah 56] And keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and obey the Apostle, so that mercy may be shown to you. - Stomach of Ibn-e-Adam will only be filled with Dust [Sahih Muslim : Book 5, Book Name Kitab Al-Zakat, Number 2277] Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) reported from the Messenger of Allah (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) as having said this: "The heart of an old person feels young for the love of two things: love for long life and wealth." [Sahih Muslim : Book 5, Book Name Kitab Al-Zakat, Number 2279] Anas (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah's Messenger (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) as saying: "The son of Adam grows old, but two (desires) in him remain young: desire for wealth and desire for life." [Sahih Muslim : Book 5, Book Name Kitab Al-Zakat, Number 2282] Anas (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah's Messenger (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) as saying: "If the son of Adam were to possess two valleys of riches. he would long for the third one. And the stomach of the son of Adam is not filled but with dust. And Allah returns to him who repents." [Sahih Muslim : Book 5, Book Name Kitab Al-Zakat, Number 2285] Ibn Abbas (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah's Messenger (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) as saying: "If there were for the son of Adam a valley full of riches, he would long to possess another one like it. and Ibn-e-Adam does not feel satiated but with dust. And Allah returns to him who returns (to Him)." [2. Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 43] And keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and bow down with those who bow down. - Spend (O man), and I shall on you [Sahih Bukhari : Volume 6, Book 60, Book Name 'Tafseer of the Prophet (sa-allahu-alleihi-wasallam)' Number 206] Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu): Allah's Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said: "Allah said, 'Spend (O man), and I shall spend on you." He (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) also said: "Allah's Hand is full, and (its fullness) is not affected by the continuous spending night and day." He (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) also said: "Do you see what He has spent since He created the Heavens and the Earth? Nevertheless, what is in His Hand is not decreased, and His Throne was over the water; and in His Hand there is the balance (of justice) whereby He raises and lowers (people)." [65. Surah At-Talaq : Ayah 2-3] And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, Allah will appoint a way out for him. And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, Allah will be sufficient for him. - Rememberance of Allah (I'tikaf) [Sahih Muslim : Book 6, Book Name 'Kitab Al-Sawm' Number 2625] Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Radi Allah Anhu) reported that Allah's Messenger (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) spent in devotion (in i'tikaf) the middle ten nights of the month of Ramadan, and when twenty nights were over and it was the twenty-first night, he went back to his residence and those who were along with him also returned (to their respective residences). He spent one month in devotion. Then he addressed the people on the night he came back (to his residence) and commanded them as Allah desired (him to command) and then said: "I used to devote myself (observe i'tikaf) during these ten (nights). Then I started devoting myself in the last ten (nights). And he who desires to observe i'tikaf along with me should spend the night) at his place of i'tikaf. And I saw this night (Lailat-ul-Qadr) but I forgot it (the exact night) ; so seek it;In the last ten nights on odd numbers." [Sahih Muslim : Book 6, Book Name 'Kitab Al-Sawm' Number 2627] Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Radi Allah Anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) observed i'tikaf (confined himself for devotion and prayer) in the first ten (days) of Ramadan; he then observed i'tikaf in the middle ten (days) in a Turkish tent with a mat hanging at its door. He (the Holy Prophet) took hold of that mat and placed it in the nook of the tent. He then put his head out an
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Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Brushing One's Teeth During the Ramadan Fast
Brushing One's Teeth During the Ramadan Fast Sheikh Salman al-Oadah Many people avoid brushing their teeth during the day in Ramadan. This is a mistake, since there is no contradiction between observing the fast and brushing one's teeth. Moreover, Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Were it not for the hardship that I would be placing upon my people, I would have ordered them to engage in siwâk for every prayer." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (887) and Sahîh Muslim (252)] We must understand that the word "siwâk" does not just refer to the tree branches that are used as tooth sticks, but to the act of brushing the teeth itself. It is derived from the verb sâk, meaning to rub, clean, buff, or polish. [Tarh al-Tathrîb (2/63)] Regarding the question of what can be used for brushing the teeth, Ibn `Abd al-Barr writes: "The siwâk of the people had been from the arâk and bashâm trees. Anything that polishes the teeth without harming them and sweetens the taste of the mouth is permitted for the purpose of brushing the teeth." [al-Istidhkâr (3/272)] It is permitted to brush one's teeth at any time during the day while fasting in Ramadan. As for the hadîth that reads: "When you fast, brush your teeth in the mornings, but do not brush your teeth in the afternoon." it is an extremely weak hadîth. It is related in Sunan al-Bayhaqî, Sunan al-Daraqutnî, and other sources. Its chain of transmission is too weak to allow it to be used as evidence. Therefore, the ruling regarding brushing the teeth in Ramadan remains general. It is encouraged at all times. This ruling is evident in the hadîth mentioned above as well as in the hadîth: "Were it not for the hardship that I would be placing upon my people, I would have ordered them to engage in siwâk every time they perform wudû'." This means that it is recommended to brush one's teeth after every wudû' and for every prayer, regardless of whether one is fasting or not, and regardless of whether it is in the morning of Ramadan or the afternoon. The Zuhr and `Asr prayers are include in this general ruling just as the Fajr, Maghrib, an `Ishâ' prayers are included. In fact, there are six occasions where brushing the teeth I recommended: 1. It is recommended before each prayer. 2. It is recommended for every wudû'. 3. It is recommended when reciting the Qur'ân. The following is related by `Alî . Abî Tâlib and others: "Indeed, your mouths are pathways fro the Qur'ân, so make those pathways agreeable with siwâk." [Sunan Ibn Mâjah (291) but with a weak 4. It is recommended upon entering the home. The father of al-Miqdâm b. Shurayh had asked `Âishah: "What was the first thing that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to do when he entered the house?" She replied that he would brush his teeth. [Sahîh Muslim (253)] 5. It s recommended when a person has bad breath. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Siwâk cleanses the mouth and pleases the Lord." [Sunan al-Nisâ'î, (5), Musnad Ahmad (6/47) and Sunan al-Dârimî (684)] 6. It is recommended upon waking from sleep. Hudhayfah relates that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) got up at night, he would brush his teeth with a toothstick." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Sahîh Muslim] It is recommended for a Muslim to brush his or her teeth on these occasions whether or not he or she is fasting. Some people assume that brushing the teeth while fasting is discouraged on the basis of the hadîth where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, the khalûf of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk." [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (1893) and Sahîh Muslim (1151)] The assumption that this hadîth discourages brushing one's teeth while fasting is incorrect for two reasons: 1. The khalûf is the smell that comes from the stomach when it is empty of food and is not a smell emanating from the mouth. 2. Many scholars explain that the pleasantness of this khalûf for Allah on the Day of Judgment, as indicated by the narration of the hadîth in Sahîh Muslim: "I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, the khalûf of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah on the Day of Judgment than the scent of musk." It does not relate to the affairs of this world, so brushing the teeth will have no affect on it. If anything, brushing the teeth will provide an additional dimension of pleasantness, since it is in itself something pleasing to Allah. It is something Allah enjoined upon the Muslim's through the words of His Messenger (peace be upon him). As for any remnants of the tooth stick that may remain in the mouth of the fasting person, these should simply be removed as best as possible. The fasting person should not allow suspicions and misgivings about it to worry him. Many people go to excesses in this matter and impose upon themselves unnecessary hardships. For instance, some people go to extremes in removing what remains in their mouths after br
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