Bismillah [IslamCity] Islam on Slavery
Slavery - What is it ? Islam had denounced slavery 1400 years ago and showed the most humane way to deal with it. It took the so-called Free minds and the Western and European intelligentsia another 1300 years to realize that slavery is an ill in the society. From the past 1300-1350 years, they have been promoting slavery. For Muslims, they were in a state of Ignorance. Now when they realize that slavery is an evil, they have the mouth to say that Islam promotes slavery. What a shame. The question of Slavery and the humane nature in which Islam has treated it is one of the least understood subject by many so called self-proclaimed Human Right Activists of today's free (euphemism for enslaved) world. This section is a collection of articles to help all realize how Islam has dealt with the issue of slavery. Hope this will be of help to the sincere seeker of Truth. It is a sincere advice that the readers keep in mind that Islam is a way of Life defined by God, the creator of the universe and all that exists. Hence, the treatment of sensitive issues by God are those that are most practical and the most humane and best for mankind. May Allah give us wisdom and guidance. Some Articles on the meaning of Slavery the humane solution of Islam Islam on Slavery - the treatment for slavery by Islam - http://saif_w.tripod.com/questions/slavery/islam_slavery_gulen.htm Islam on Slavery - Comparing the treatment of slavery by Islam and the Western nations - http://saif_w.tripod.com/questions/slavery/islam_slavery_mawdudi.htm Emancipate, Liberate and Marry Slaves - Verses from the Glorious Quran - http://saif_w.tripod.com/questions/slavery/liberate_slaves.htm Qur'anic verdict on Slavey - http://saif_w.tripod.com/questions/slavery/quranic_verdict_slavery.htm Non Muslim writers on slavery in Islam - http://saif_w.tripod.com/questions/slavery/non_muslims_on_slavery.htm Slavery Never a Race Issue - http://saif_w.tripod.com/questions/slavery/slavery_never_race.htm See how the jews treated the slaves: who brought slaves to america: http://www.sendspace.com/file/tmnnzw
Bismillah [IslamCity] The Terms of Commitment (By: Adil Salahi, Arab News, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia)
B i s m i l l a a h i r R a h m a a n i rR a h e e m The Terms of Commitment Edited by Adil Salahi THE Qur'an outlines the terms of the pledge women give when they adopt Islam, or when they commit themselves to follow Islamic teachings. These are given in the following verse: Prophet! When believing women come and pledge to you that they will not associate any partner with God, nor steal, nor commit adultery, nor kill their children, nor lie about who fathered their children, nor disobey you in anything reasonable, then accept their pledge of allegiance and pray to God to forgive them. God is most forgiving, ever merciful. (60: 12) The Hadith we quoted last week, speaking of the pledge given to the Prophet (peace be upon him) by the new Muslims of Madinah, states exactly the same six terms. We note that the Qur'anic verse specifically mentions Muslim women, while those who gave the pledge outlined in the Hadith were 12 men. The pledge given a year later by a larger number of Muslims from Madinah added a commitment to fight for the cause of Islam. Scholars agree that these six terms remain complete for women, while men are required to defend Islam and the Muslim community when attacked by an enemy. The first item in this pledge is not to associate any partner with God. This is the basic commitment of every Muslim. Indeed, a Muslim declares his belief in God's oneness in a variety of ways and situations. The call to prayer, which is made five times every day, includes this declaration twice. In every prayer offered, whether obligatory or voluntary, a Muslim makes this declaration at the beginning and at the end. Indeed, the belief in God's oneness is the central point of Islam, without which a person cannot be a Muslim. Hence, the pledge to Islam must begin with it. The pledge then mentions two major sins: Theft and adultery. Placing these two in between the association of partners with God and killing one's children shows the seriousness with which Islam views these two actions. Both are grave sins, no doubt. They represent aggression on the rights of individuals and society. When people who commit these are only lightly punished or are able to escape punishment altogether, security and peace within the community are undermined. Although human beings are naturally inclined to take care of their children and look after them, giving much of their time and effort to their education and upbringing, some people do kill their children. This may be an outright infanticide, or the result of negligence and even abuse. There may be different reasons that cause parents to kill their own children, such as trying to conceal the fact that the child is illegitimate, or because the child is of poor health or has special needs, or because of the parents' poverty. The child is almost always defenseless against an adult. Hence, this crime is mentioned in the pledge to highlight its enormity and to ensure that it does not exist in Muslim society. Lying about the fatherhood of their children is mentioned next. This is particularly directed at women who claim that their children belong to their husbands when they are certain that they belong to others. This situation involves more than one crime. The woman in such a case is guilty of adultery in the first place, and then she lies claiming that her pregnancy was by her husband. A third wrong results from this situation as the deceived husband brings up the child as one of his own. This is further compounded when the begotten child inherits her husband along with his other children. The last item in the pledge is not to disobey the Prophet in anything reasonable. All Muslims are required to obey the Prophet in whatever he commands them. However, the terms of the pledge state that obedience is 'in anything reasonable'. The Prophet never asked his followers to do any unreasonable thing. Islam does not impose any hardship on its followers. On the contrary, it is a basic rule of Islam that hardship necessitates easing restrictions. Thus, if the fulfillment of any Islamic duty is attended by hardship, conditions are relaxed so that the duty is fulfilled in an easy and reasonable manner. For example when fasting in Ramadan becomes more difficult because of illness or traveling, a Muslim is allowed not to fast provided he compensates for the days he misses sometime later, when he has recovered good health or returned from travel. With Kind Regards Mohammad Usman Jeddah-SAUDI ARABIA The sayings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad http://muhammad.net/ (peace be upon him) 'Acquiring (religious) knowledge in company for an hour in the night is better than spending the whole night in prayer.' Al-Tirmidhi;Narrated: Abdullah ibn Abbas (r) image001.jpg
RE: Bismillah [IslamCity] Vacancies in Saudi Arabia
Hi I am mechanical engineer,having one year experience in 21MW(Diesel enginges + Gas engines) power plant as a Trainee Engineer,and now working in one of the reputed organization in pakistan as a Project Engineeer.(01-12-2008 to present) If there is any vacancy please inform me. My contact # +923216169074 Looking for your kind reply Regards, Ali Raza Mechanical Engineer Total experience 1.5 Years From: To: islamcity@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:41:30 +0400 Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Vacancies in Saudi Arabia -- Forwarded message -- From: asfaque alam asfaquea...@yahoo.com Date: Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 12:01 PM Dear Shakeel Bhai, My company have following vacancies and posts are being advet tomorrow in Hindu and Times of India.Please circulate to our memebers. National Prawn Company (NPC) Al-Lith, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vacancy Announcement NPC is the largest vertically integrated, desert coastal shrimp culture project in the world and presently produces around 15,000 plus tons of Shrimps per annum. The project is located along the Red Sea coast in Al-lith, 150 km south of Jeddah city with the current workforce over 2200 employees from 26 different countries. We are looking for highly professional individuals with proven track record for the positions below. Power Plant Manager: Degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering, minimum 8 years work experience of Diesel Power Plant, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Must have excellent communication and manpower management skills. Sr. Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree/diploma programs in Electrical Engineering as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the electrical engineering field with at least 5 years of progressive experience in the operation and maintenance the power plant’s electrical equipments such as transformers, alternators, SF6 circuit breakers, DC distribution system, electro pneumatic control system, transmitter and PLC. Sr. Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree programs in Mechanical Engineering as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the mechanical engineering field with at least five years of progressive experience in the operation and maintenance of Heavy Furnace Oil based power plant with all of its auxiliaries like Fuel unloading unit, Booster unit, Lube oil unit, exhaust gas system starting air system and pipe module etc. Engineer – Water Systems: Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 5 years experience in the operations and maintenance of RO, sewage, waste water treatment plant up to a capacity of 1000 cu-m per day. Mechanical Technician: High School/ITI in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years experience in operation and maintenance of HFO based power plant. Supervisor WWTP: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in operation and maintenance of WWTP with a minimum capacity of 750 m3/day. Operator WWTP: High School/ITI in mechanical engineering with at least 3 years of experience in operation and maintenance of WWTP with a minimum capacity of 750 m3/day. Pump Operator: Diploma/ITI programs in mechanical as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the mechanical engineering field with at least 3-5 years of progressive experience in the operation of pumps. Selected individuals will be offered competitive compensation, free housing, needs based transportation, medical coverage, free food, and other market driven perks. Please send your cover letter and profiles at h...@robian.com.sa, marked for the position applied in the subject line, within 10 days of this advertisement. Candidates with valid passports only need to apply. Please visit our web site www.robian.com.sa for more details about the company. Rgds -- Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatahu PS: Actions may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action, so act we MUST. - Wishing you and all your loved ones greatest of times ahead! Aspiring 2 c u happy! Shakeel Ahmad B.Tech (IT-BHU), MBA (XLRI), PMP Dubai, United Arab Emirates Recommended website for PMP exam preparation: http://www.passPM.com/ Remember, growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. We make a Living by what we get, we make a Life by what we give. If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for. _ Show them the way! Add maps and directions to your party invites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/events.aspx
Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Vacancies in Saudi Arabia
Asalamalaikum, can someone tell me why it is so difficult to get a teaching job in Saudi as a single person with children? Most of the comments that I had received is that one should be married for sponsorship. Why do most jobs in the Gulf go to Anglo-Americans or British personnel? Why is there such a reluctance to hire educated Muslim women, but a preference for a non-Muslim female? I am still under contract in my current position but I would like to consider the Gulf (if it is Allah SWT's will for me to work there). Waa'Salaam Radheetu billahee Rabban wa bil'Islaami deenan wa bi-Muhammadin (SAW) aNabiyyan --- On Tue, 3/31/09, shak...@yahoo.com shak...@yahoo.com wrote: From: shak...@yahoo.com shak...@yahoo.com Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Vacancies in Saudi Arabia To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World islamcity@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 6:41 AM -- Forwarded message -- From: asfaque alam asfaquealam@ yahoo.com Date: Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 12:01 PM Dear Shakeel Bhai, My company have following vacancies and posts are being advet tomorrow in Hindu and Times of India.Please circulate to our memebers. National Prawn Company (NPC) Al-Lith, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vacancy Announcement NPC is the largest vertically integrated, desert coastal shrimp culture project in the world and presently produces around 15,000 plus tons of Shrimps per annum. The project is located along the Red Sea coast in Al-lith, 150 km south of Jeddah city with the current workforce over 2200 employees from 26 different countries. We are looking for highly professional individuals with proven track record for the positions below. Power Plant Manager: Degree in Electrical/Mechanic al engineering, minimum 8 years work experience of Diesel Power Plant, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Must have excellent communication and manpower management skills. Sr. Electrical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree/diploma programs in Electrical Engineering as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the electrical engineering field with at least 5 years of progressive experience in the operation and maintenance the power plant’s electrical equipments such as transformers, alternators, SF6 circuit breakers, DC distribution system, electro pneumatic control system, transmitter and PLC. Sr. Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree programs in Mechanical Engineering as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the mechanical engineering field with at least five years of progressive experience in the operation and maintenance of Heavy Furnace Oil based power plant with all of its auxiliaries like Fuel unloading unit, Booster unit, Lube oil unit, exhaust gas system starting air system and pipe module etc. Engineer – Water Systems: Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 5 years experience in the operations and maintenance of RO, sewage, waste water treatment plant up to a capacity of 1000 cu-m per day. Mechanical Technician: High School/ITI in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years experience in operation and maintenance of HFO based power plant. Supervisor WWTP: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in operation and maintenance of WWTP with a minimum capacity of 750 m3/day. Operator WWTP: High School/ITI in mechanical engineering with at least 3 years of experience in operation and maintenance of WWTP with a minimum capacity of 750 m3/day. Pump Operator: Diploma/ITI programs in mechanical as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the mechanical engineering field with at least 3-5 years of progressive experience in the operation of pumps. Selected individuals will be offered competitive compensation, free housing, needs based transportation, medical coverage, free food, and other market driven perks. Please send your cover letter and profiles at h...@robian.com. sa, marked for the position applied in the subject line, within 10 days of this advertisement. Candidates with valid passports only need to apply. Please visit our web site www.robian.com. sa for more details about the company. Rgds -- Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatahu PS: Actions may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action, so act we MUST. - Wishing you and all your loved ones greatest of times ahead! Aspiring 2 c u happy! Shakeel Ahmad B.Tech (IT-BHU), MBA (XLRI), PMP Dubai, United Arab Emirates Recommended website for PMP exam preparation: http://www.passPM. com/ Remember, growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional. We make a Living by what we get, we make a Life by what we give. If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.
Bismillah [IslamCity] Allah wishes to accept your repentence
Bismillah Hir Rahmaan Nir Raheem Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatuhu 4:27. Allâh wishes to accept your repentance, but those who follow their lusts, wish that you (believers) should deviate tremendously away from the Right Path. Surah Isra 17 verse 80 Say: O my Lord! let my entry be by the Gate of Truth and Honor and likewise my exit by the Gate of Truth and Honor; and grant me from Thy Presence an authority to aid (me). Ameen,Thumameen. Transliteration :Wa qur rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqiw wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqiw wa-j'al li mil ladunka sulta_nan nasira_(n). Al-Tirmidhi HadithHadith 2482 Narrated by AbuHurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) used to say, O Allah, grant me benefit in what Thou hast taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. I seek refuge in Allah from the state of those who go to Hell. Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a tradition whose isnad is gharib. Transliteration:an Abi Hurairah (radiya Allahu anhu) qaal: qaala Rasul Allah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam): Allahumma infa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa allimni maa yanfa'oni wa zidni 'ilman, alhamdulillahi alaa kolli haal, wa a'odtho billahi min haali ahlil naar. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
Bismillah [IslamCity] The ex-Muslim MYTH
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Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.32# 253 254 ON THE EXCELLENCE OF THE WEAK POOR OBSCURE MUSLIMS
32. Chapter: On the excellence of the weak, poor and obscure Muslims Allah Almighty says, Restrain yourself with those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking His Face, and let not thine eyes pass beyond them. (18:28) 253. Abu'l-'Abbas Sahl ibn Sa'd as-Sa'idi said, A man passed by the Prophet, (PBUH), who said to the man who was sitting with him, 'What do you think of this one?' He replied, 'A man who is one of our nobles. This man, by Allah, if he proposes marriage, his proposal is accepting, and if he intercedes his intercession would be granted.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), was silent. Then another man passed by and the Messenger of Allah asked him, 'What do you think of this one?' He answered, 'O Messenger of Allah, this is just one of the poor Muslims. If he were to propose marriage, his proposal would not be worth accepting, and if he were to intercede, his intercession would not be granted, and if he were to speak, his words would not be listened to.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'This one is better than the whole earth full of the first one. [Agreed upon] 254. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Jannah and the Fire had an argument. The Fire said, 'I contain the arrogant and the proud,' and Jannah said, 'I contain the weak and the poor.' So Allah decided between them, 'You, Jannah, are My mercy. I show mercy through you to whomever I wish. You, the Fire, are My punishment. I punish by you whomever I wish. Both of you will be filled by Me.' [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:31 # 248 On PUTTING THINGS RIGHT BETWEEN PEOPLE
31. Chapter: On Putting things right between people Allah Almighty says, There is no good in much of their secret talk, except in the case of those who enjoin sadaqa, or what is right, or putting things right between people, (W4:113; H4:114) and the Almighty says, Reconciliation is better. (W4:127l H4:128) The Almighty says, So have taqwa of Allah and put things right between you, (8:1) and the Almighty says, The believers are brothers, so make peace between your brothers. (49:10) 248. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, There is sadaqa owed by every joint people have every day on which the sun rises. Putting things right between two people is sadaqa. Helping a man with his mount and helping him up onto it or lifting up his baggage onto it is sadaqa. A good word is sadaqa. Every step you take to the prayer is sadaqa. Removing an obstruction from the road is sadaqa. [Agreed upon]
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Bismillah [IslamCity] Pope to reflect on persecution of Christians in India
Vatican City, 7 April (AKI) - Pope Benedict XVI will reflect on the plight of Christians in India this Easter when he leads the Way of the Cross ceremony on Friday at the Colosseum in Rome. The Vatican has asked Indian Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil to write the meditations for the ceremony, which depicts Christ's final hours leading up to his crucifixion. Archbishop Menamparampil's reflections will focus on the question of evil in the world, on pain and on the various forms of suffering which are, he writes, a symbol of the presence of the cross of Christ in our lives. Menamparampil will refer to Christians who suffer persecution in India and in other countries, as well to the violence that destroys ethnic and religious groups, and to conflicts fuelled by economic interests, the Vatican said in a statement. Attacks by suspected Hindu extremists on Christians and their churches in the eastern Indian state of Orissa last year left at least 35 people dead. The violence also spread to other states, including the western coastal state of Karnataka, a state on India's west coast, where at least 150 churches were destroyed. India is officially secular but most of its one billion-plus citizens are Hindu. Christians make up about 2.5 percent of the population and Muslims, 13.4 percent. Article Source : http://www.persecution.in/node/3911
Bismillah [IslamCity] Crusade against ISI
By Sajjad Shaukat On January 20, 2009, in his first address, President Barack Obama had stated: To the Muslim World, we seek a new way forward, based upon mutual interest and mutual respect. But instead of reversing the anti-Muslim policies of ex-president Bush who had used the term 'crusade', a few days after the 9/11 events, Obama is acting upon a similar policy, though the tactics are different. Although he has decided to end the use of the phrase, Global War On Terror replacing it with the Overseas Contingency Operation, yet in reality anti-Muslim strategy continues. Notably, despite more cooperation with Pakistan, the main aim of the US including its allies remains to de-nuclearise Pakistan which is the only Islamic country, having nuclear weapons. Besides, its geo-strategic location, Gwadar Port, linking Central and South Asia, Islamabad's close ties with China irk the eyes of the US, India and Israel who are in collusion to destabilise Pakistan for their common interests. However, being an obstacle in their way and being vital for our survival as the first pillar of the country, the Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (ISI) has become a special target of the external crusade. On March 26, The New York Times accused that Pakistan's ISI is directly assisting militant groups fighting against US and NATO forces in Afghanistan. In the recent past, US Admiral Mike Mullen and Defence Secretary Robert Gates blamed the ISI for close connections with the Taliban. All these biased statements have been appearing in wake of the US' new strategy, which has taken Afghanistan and Pakistan's FATA as single theatre of war. And President Obama said that he was determined to dismantle and defeat Al-Qaeda and the safe havens in Pakistan's tribal areas from where a plan to attack the US and Europe could be in the making. On the one hand, US administration has increased the aid of Pakistan, while on the other, drone attacks on the tribal regions continue unabated without bothering for any internal backlash inside our country. Meanwhile, on March 31, Bailtullah Mehsud, chief of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack at the Manawan Police Training Center in Lahore, and threatened to carry out similar operations in various parts of Punjab. As regard Mehsud, reports suggest that the ISI had provided information to the US military commanders about Mehsud's exact location several times, but the CIA-operated predators could not hunt him. He plays a key role in instigating the peace-loving Taliban against Islamabad. With the help of RAW and CIA, like his patrons, while, playing a double game, Mehsud's main purpose is to create unrest in Pakistan. On the other side, the US military and high officials accuse Pakistan's army and ISI of close links with Mehsud. Nevertheless, revival of blame game against ISI is not confined to US war in Afghanistan. On December 15, 2008, US Senator John Kerry, while putting pressure on Islamabad in the aftermath of Mumbai carnage of November 26 remarked that all the gunmen came from Pakistan, and that ISI must be brought under control. Before him, US Assistant Secretary of State, Richard Boucher had stressed the need to reform ISI. Under the cover of insurgency, US, India and Israel have intensified their collective covert strategic game by exploiting Pakistan's present multiple crises which they have themselves created through their secret agencies. While acting upon anti-Pakistan plot, they, sometimes, take new turns in their propaganda campaign in tarnishing the image of the ISI. In fact, US-led powers have badly failed in crushing the stiff resistance of Afghan Taliban and Kashmiris who have been fighting against the occupying forces. Hence, senseless accusations against ISI are essential for them to divert the attention of their public from their frustrated misadventure. Just like the sole superpower, it has become a fashion in India to blame the ISI for every mishap in order to conceal RAW-backed Hindu terrorism. In the recent past, concrete evidence surprised the world regarding a number of developments such as murder of Indian Anti-Terrorism Squad Chief Hemant Karkare during the Mumbai terror attacks, involvement of Hindu extremists in the Malegaon blasts, confession of Indian serving Lt Col Purohit in relation to the bombing of Samjhota Express and massacre of Muslims in Gujrat. Inaction by the US-led west over RAW-supported Hindu terrorism undoubtedly indicates that America and major European states have their common interest in India. Therefore, they blindly favour New Delhi's shrewd diplomacy against Islamabad. Their silence over two major terror-events in Lahore in March might also be cited as an example. The misdeeds of anti-ISI agencies are known to everyone. In this context, Ramzi Yousaf who was well-aware of the activities of the American and Israeli secret agencies had stated in the US court in 1997: You are butchers, liars, and
Bismillah [IslamCity] Dollars,greed and wealth
The financial crisis , although it is an international one , it has started in the USA and it shall also end there. The USA shall keep on printing dollars until they ran out of paper or until they abolish capitalism or until they recall all their soldiers back home or until refrain from financing all the injustices worldwide China was right when it suggested to replace the Dollars by an international-global-currency: How about a brand new of currency called Al Maarouf which is mentioned in the Holy Koran as a kind deed or a grace or goodness. This way the rulers of Saudi-Arabia and the Gulf states shall no more stink after dollars , but rather smell the goodness. And then Banks may finally become respectable-places . The Financial-crisis is God's punishment against greed as a way of life. Why should anyone own more than half a million (Dollars) ?? Raja Chemayel Al moulkou li Allah 09 April.2009
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Seek knowledge Directly from Scholars: Senior Scholars Mashaykh of Ahli-Sunnah wa Al-Jamaah Checkout our upcoming events - http://www.albaseerah.org/new/ Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaah Al-hamdulillaah we are pleased to bring you the Latest issue of albaseerah newsletter - its FREE and its for YOU Get your copy now - http://www.albaseerah.org/publication/nl/ This special double Issue is dedicated to Family matters, Raising children, Rights of husband/wife, and much much more. Articles Highlights: The Upbringing of Three Daughters By the Noble Shaykh Abdul Azeez Ibn Baaz, Characteristics of the women one should marry By the Noble Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-Uthaymeen, Advice to those who divorce their wives hastily By the Noble Shaykh Muqbil ibn Haadi Al-Waadaee My Family, My Home, My Jannah By the Noble Shaykh Abdullaah Al-Ghudyaan Fatawaa by the Noble Scholars: Shaykh Al-Albaani, Shaykh Al-Luhaydaan, Shaykh Abdur-Rehmaan Al-Ajlaan, Shaykh Wasi-Ullah Abbas, and others. And part 3 of special series Know Your Scholars by Shaykh Ahmed Al-Munayee Understanding the Qur'aan by Shaykh Abdullah al- Ghudyaan – Yes!! For you, there are some great tips, statements of Salaf, and interesting True or False statements. Get your copy now - http://www.albaseerah.org/publication/nl/ For the benefit of your community we highly encourage you to reprint our - Full of knowledge and Fun - Newsletter |---| Details of seminars attended - in person - by Senior Scholars and Mashaaykh = http://www.albaseerah.org/seminar/past/ Scholars Attended --- Books Covered --- Field Trips --- Participant's Testimonies. |---| Registration is now open for Fiqh Course –FQ110- Explanation of Ad-Durrar Al-Bahiyyah of Imaam Muhammed Ash-Shawkaani Explained by- Shaykh WasiUllaah Abbas Teacher in Grand Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Haraam), Makkah Professor, Ummul-Quraa University, Makkah Mark Your Calendar for A Conference Dedicated to the Book of Allaah In New York City Video Broadcast of famous scholars and recitors of Al-Quraan Shaykh Abdur-Rehmaan As-Sudays Imaam and Khateeb, Grand Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Haraam), Makkah Professor, Ummul-Quraa University, Makkah Shaykh Ali Abdur-Rehmaan Al-Huthayfi Imaam and Khateeb, Prophet’s Masjid (Al-Masjid An-Nabawi), Madinah Professor, Islamic University, Madinah
Bismillah [IslamCity] A woman of character-Umm Salamah (RA) (The Prophet's wives-20)
A woman of character Adil Salahi | Arab News Umm Salamah (RA), a widow, was a woman who combined beauty with character, noble birth and a wealth of experience. Her deceased husband was one of the early converts to the new faith when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) began preaching his message in secret. Being a woman of sagacious mind, she joined him in declaring her belief in Islam, realizing that idolatry is an absurdity, which defies human logic. Her father was a man who earned great honor in his own right. He was given the nickname Zad Al-Rakb, which means the provider for all travelers. When he went on a trip, he would not allow anyone who joined his caravan to take any food with him. He provided all the food necessary for them all. His generosity and hospitality was of the highest order. Such a woman would not stay unmarried for long. The fact that she had four children, one of them was still newly born, was no hindrance in the Arabian society, which accepted polygamy as normal. Hence, when her waiting period of four months and ten days was over, a succession of suitors sent their proposals. These included Abu Bakr and Umar, but Umm Salamah, or Hind, to use her original name, politely and gently rejected them all. She had lost a husband of great character, whom she dearly loved. She reports that her husband had told her of a Hadith he heard the Prophet stating: Whoever meets a misfortune should resort to what God has ordered in such cases, saying, 'We all belong to God and to Him we all return. My Lord! Grant me support in my misfortune and compensate me with something better.' If he does so, God will certainly give him support and is sure to give him better compensation. Continuing her report, she said: When my husband died, I frequently said this prayer. Then I thought who could be better for me than Abu Salamah? Yet I hoped that God would give me support to bear my loss. (Related by Muslim). A different report mentions that before his death, her husband said this prayer: My Lord! When I have died, give Umm Salamah a man who is better than me, who would take care of her and give her nothing to upset her or cause her grief. When her husband died she wondered who could be better than him. Yet this is exactly what happened to Hind bint Abu Umayyah ibn Al-Mugheerah, who is better known as Umm Salamah. After rejecting a succession of suitors, she received an offer of marriage no Muslim woman could refuse. It was the Prophet who wanted her to join his household as a new wife. Recognizing the great honor such a marriage would give her, she was delighted. Yet at the same time she felt reluctant. She sent him word saying: I am too jealous, and old, and I am mother of several children. It was an answer that meant no refusal, but provided grounds for the Prophet not to proceed with his proposal. The Prophet sent her a kind reply saying: God may take away your jealousy. As for your age, I am older than you. And you may entrust your children to God and His messenger. Who could take better care of any widow's children than God? Who could be a better stepfather than God's messenger? Hence, the marriage was soon celebrated and Umm Salamah realized that God had compensated her with a husband who was much better than her first husband, great indeed as Abu Salamah was. Authored By: Adil Salahi With Kind Regards Mohammad Usman Jeddah-SAUDI ARABIA The sayings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad http://muhammad.net/ (peace be upon him) 'Acquiring (religious) knowledge in company for an hour in the night is better than spending the whole night in prayer.' Al-Tirmidhi;Narrated: Abdullah ibn Abbas (r) image001.jpg
Bismillah [IslamCity] Women in Islam: a series of lectures geared for reverts and born Muslimahs
Women in Islam: a series of lectures geared for reverts and born Muslimahs https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/505762507 Women in Islam: the three parts series of lectures geared for reverts and born Muslimahs Modesty and the Veil (Hijab) 1:00 PM EDT on April 18th, 2009 by Saadia Yunus Marriage in Islam 1:00 PM EDT on April 25th, 2009 by Huma Murad Rights of Muslim Women 1:00 PM EDT on May 2nd, 2009 by Afia Baig For more information: email: sist...@icnachicago.org icnachicagosisters.wordpress.com Register Now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/505762507 Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar. *System Requirements* PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
Bismillah [IslamCity] Israel plans to strengthen ties with [Darfur] Sudan rebels
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Israel plans to strengthen ties with Sudan rebels TEL AVIV — Israel has approved plans to expand relations with rebel movements in Sudan Israeli sources said the plans would focus on collaboration with rebel forces in the war-torn Darfour province, Middle East Newsline reported. The rebels were said to have helped Israel track a Hamas weapons convoy through Sudan in January 2009. The convoy, struck near the Egyptian-Sudanese border, was destroyed by a fleet of Israel Air Force F-15 and F-16 fighter-jets as well as unmanned aerial vehicles. Relations with Darfour rebels are not new, an Israeli source said. In February 2009, the head of the Sudanese Liberation Movement arrived in Israel and met with government representatives. The sources said Abdul Wahid Al Nour arrived in Israel and met Defense Ministry political-military bureau director Amos Gilad, regarded as the top envoy of Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Al Nour also attended the annual strategic Herzliya Conference. He did not address the gathering. The leader of one of the rebel groups in Sudan's Darfour region visited Israel to request its support in the rebel fight against the Sudanese government, the Israeli daily Haaretz said. Al Nour was also said to have met senior officials of Israel's Mossad espionage agency, including director Meir Dagan. The Mossad had been assigned to track Hamas weapons convoys through Sudan. The Sudanese Liberation Movement, founded in 1992, has been fighting the Khartoum regime in Darfour since 2001. Six year later, Al Nour fled to France and began organizing support in Europe for the rebellion. At least 600 Darfour residents have fled Sudan and settled in Israel. The government has granted them asylum and the right to work in Israel. The sources said Israel has long maintained relations with rebel groups in Sudan. But until a few years ago those relations were limited to non-Arab forces in southern Sudan that had waged a 20-year war for independence. In the interests of national security, various meetings are held, the Defense Ministry said after the Al Nour-Gilad meeting. We are not in the habit of responding after each of these meetings. http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2009/af_sudan0279_04_07.asp
Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Mentality of some Muslim Brothers
Assalamu alaikum Wa Rahmathuulahi Wa barkatuh Brother shahid i liked ur comment on the topic u talked . it is really very good to talk abt this topic at this time where our muslim brothers r thinking in this way . where even i got to know few of the stories like this. keep writing on the topics which r unique in the group posting. regards asgar --- On Sun, 3/29/09, sha...@yahoo.com sha...@yahoo.com wrote: From: sha...@yahoo.com sha...@yahoo.com Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Mentality of some Muslim Brothers To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World islamcity@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 11:17 PM Mentality of some Muslim Brothers Let me expound on the mentality of some of our brothers as well. I know of a brother who has NO JOB, just got married with the intention of using his wife's wealth, and when asked why he has no job, he says he wants to be a business man. What in the bleep is wrong with this picture??? Some of the youth are out of their minds. What kind of a Muslim man has no job? What kind of Salafee man leaches off of his wife? What kind of a Muslim man can actually look in another brother's eyes with that kalaam and feel confident and proud? This is not an isolated incident here but this is the thinking of a lot of brothers. It's amazing! I am simply dumbfounded by it. Brothers have no job because they do not want to flip burgers or work in a supermarket because of the haraam! Guess what, if you cannot find any other job and you have exhausted all of your resources looking then you have no choice. Your FAMILY has to EAT. You still must fulfill your obligation to your wife and kids. Let's cut that welfare student of knowledge stuff out. The scholars work. I do not know of one scholar or student here in KSA or anywhere else without a J.O.B. Now here's the even funnier part. These same brothers wonder why their wives don't obey them. They want to break out the ahadeeth then. They want to come with the supportive wife kalaam. They are mistreating the women and talking about rights?! Those brothers have the right to be divorced by their wives. The time has come for the Muslims to grow up and wake up. These brothers need to be called out by the community for their behavior. I am not talking about those who are genuinely making an effort and struggling. We all come on hard times once and a while. If you are struggling then I ask Allaah to make it easy for you because indeed after the hardship comes ease (for those who are actually making an effort to better themselves). I am referring to the actual losers and thugs and we know who they are. http://www.hijra. net/forum/ showthread. php?t=1109 Comment: This article was originally about salafee brothers but since this problem exists among the Muslims of other schools of thought also so the term salafee has been switched with the term Muslim.
