** Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Purification Of Wealth - Zakah
HTML clipboardThank you Mr. Abdullah for a nice exposition. But I am a but confused and would be obliged for guidance. Quran has used three words (1) Zakat (2) Sadaqat (3) Charity. I understand the Zakat is financing the system for implementation of Divine rule. Sadah is voluntary contribution toward disasters and inclemencies and Charity is helping the poor around. What I do not understand is how payment of 2.5 percent purify hoardings when hoarding is totally dis-allowed? Muhammad Latif Chaudhery - Original Message - From: Student . To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:06 AM Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Purification Of Wealth - Zakah Bismi Allahir Rahmanir Raheem. -- All praise is for Allah, the Most High, the Lord of the Worlds. Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon all the Prophets of Allah, especially our Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi wa aalihi wa as-haabihi wa sallam). Purification Of Wealth 'Zakah' Establish Salah and pay Zakah and bow down with those who bow down in worship. Al- Quran [al-Baqarah, 2:43] Assalamu 'alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu, Allah has related a story of some people who were earning that which Allah was providing them. However, they believed that they were earning their wealth because of their hard-work and they forgot that it is actually Allah who provided them with what they had earned. They said why should we share our wealth with the needy people as it belongs to us because we had been working hard for it. Allah then tested them until they finally returned to their Lord in submission. Allah says in Surah al-Qalam: Surely We shall try them as We tried the owners of the garden when they swore that they would pluck its fruit the next morning, without adding any reservation ( such as Insha'Allah, God willing). So a calamity from your Lord came down upon it while they slept, and by the morning it lay as if it had been already harvested. At daybreak they called out to one another, saying: 'Go out early to your crop, if you want to pick its fruit.' So they went, whispering to one another: ' Let no needy person enter upon you in the garden today.' Thus they went out, fixed in their stingy resolve. But when they saw the garden, they cried: 'Surely we must have lost our way! Nay, we have become destitute.' The most upright among them said: 'Did I not tell you to glorify Allah? Why did you not glorify Him?' Then they said: 'Glory be to our Lord! Surely we were unjust,' and they started blaming one another. Finally they said: 'Woe to us! Surely we had become rebellious. It may be that our Lord will give us in exchange a better garden than this: surely to our Lord do we make our humble petition.' Such is the punishment in this life; but the punishment in the Hereafter is even greater, if they but knew it. [al-Qalam - 68:17-33] There is another story in the Qur'an. Qaroon was a wealthy man from Bani-Israael, ( And We gave him of the treasures, that of which the keys would have been a burden to a body of strong men). His belief was that he had earned all his wealth because of his own intelligence or knowledge, (Qaroon said: This has been given to me only because of knowledge I possess.). Allah then destroyed him and all his wealth, So We caused the earth to swallow him and his dwelling place. Then he had no group or party to help him against Allah, nor was he one of those who could save themselves. [Surah al-Qasas] Allah has made Zakah obligatory on the Muslims to protect purify our wealth. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alaihi was- sallam) said Allah has made Zakat obligatory simply to purify your remaining property,.. [Abu Dawud]. We should know that the one Who favours us can also take back what He had given us. We should also remember that Zakah does not replace Sadaqah. Zakah is obligatory on those who are entitled to pay, whereas Sadaqah (charity) can be given by anyone including those who have bear minimum or just a little more than nothing. Even a smile could be a Sadaqah. And in their properties there was the right of the beggar, and the mahroom [51:19] Allah says about the Muttaqeen that they spend from their income on those who ask them [beggars, lilssaili] as well as on those who are needy but they do not ask for help [Mahroom]. A beggar could be truly in need or could be a habitual one. However, it is the nobility of character that one should always give something when asked from someone. Even if a billionaire asks us for something, we should not let him go with nothing, at least give something. We should give according to our standard. How would you think about a millionaire giving a penny in charity! O believers, spend in Allah's Way the best portion of the wealth you have
Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Ramadhaan is Over - from MAW
Mr. Imtiaz says: Ramadan is over. Yes Ramadan is over. If it was a test. We know where we stand. If it was a traing to gain strength to ward off evil. Then we better assess our regained potentialies and act accordingly. Don't say Raat gai, Baat gai see you next year. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery - Original Message - From: Mohamed (Imtiaz) Bhikoo@mailgateway.wol.net.pk To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:41 AM Subject: Bismillah [IslamCity] Ramadhaan is Over - from MAW Bismillahir Rahmaan Nir Rahim 3 Shawwaal 1428 / 15 October 2007 Ramadhaan is Over Early on the day of Eid, Muslims throughout the world perform a special Eid Salaah. This is a silent reminder that even on the day of celebration and happiness a Muslim can never forget Allah Azza Wajal. A Muslim does not remember Allah only on auspicious days or nights. Allah has to be in our hearts and minds perpetually, during times of sadness and happiness, during difficulty and ease. The Eid Salaah teaches us that the spirit and training during the month of Ramadhaan must not be wasted after the great month ends, by indulging in sin. Although the warmth and barakah of Ramadhaan has left us we should remain strong the steadfast against Shaitaan. The Quran gives the example of a foolish woman in Makkah who used to spin cotton during the day and then undo all her effort at night. And be not like her who undoes the thread which she has spun after it has become strong. (Surah Nahal, Verse 92) If during Ramadhaan Salaah was performed punctually, why should Salaah be discarded after Ramadhaan is over? If in Ramadhaan the television was switched off , why should it be switched on after Eid? If sinful places were avoided during Ramadhaan why should they be frequented after Ramadhaan? If during Ramadhaan the Quran was in our hands and on our tongues why should the Quran be returned to the shelf after Ramadhaan? May Allah keep us steadfast and may He grant us death on Imaan. Aameen. Six Fasts in the Month of Shawwaal The Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: Whoever completes the fasts of Ramadhaan then adds to them the fast of six days in the month of Shawwaal, it will be like fasting for the whole year. (Sahih Muslim) This hadith describes the great reward of six extra fasts in the month of Shawwaal. These six fasts should preferably be kept immediately after the day of Eid. However, if they are kept later during the month it is hoped that the reward will still be achieved. Some scholars have given a beautiful explanation of this hadith. They mention that Allah says in the Quran : He that does good shall have ten times as much to his credit. (Surah An'aam, Verse 160) Thus, the 30 fasts of Ramadhaan will be equivalent in reward to 300 and the 6 extra fasts will be equivalent to 60. The combined reward will now be 360, which equals the number of days in the Islamic year. Mohamed (Imtiaz) Bhikoo e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell 1:+27 84 290 0089 cell 2:+27 82 739 1010 fax 1: 086 512 7740 (SA only)
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Appeal for Funds.
Gentlemen ! Assalam-o-Allaikum It may be news for you that non-sectarian mosques and teaching centers are gaining popularity in Pakistan. I know of a mosque in Lahore constructed only a few years ago fall short of space for the people attracted to it and need immediate extension for which management of the mosque need funds to the tune of Rupees 7 millions. They have invited contribution from God-Loving people of the Muslim world. Those interested to contribute may remit funds to Account No. 2538-7 of Allied Bank of Pakistan, Branch No. 0537, Lahore, Pakistan. (Swift code ABPABKKA979 or HABBGB2L) Muhammad Latif Chaudhery Student of Quran Lahore cell +923214021162
Re: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Stories regarding the Quraan - from MAW
Please let me add: We are Muslim to the extent we live by Quran and Kafar to the extent we neglect Quran. One can live by Quran only when he knows what is written in Quran. Let me give you a glimpse of WHAT IS WRITTEN IN QURAN? Quran presents A living and Lasting God (2:256) The Lord of all creation (1:2) He Gracious, the Merciful (1:3) The Almighty (29:43) All-hearing, all-knowing (5:77) The Wise (34:2) The Forgiving (34:3) The Bountiful (27:41) The Loving (11:91) The Creator, the Maker (59:25) The high, the Great (2:256) The Holy (10:69) The Lord of all praise, Owner of all glory (31:13) The One, the Supreme (39:5) Who is free from all wants (64:7)? Begets none and is begotten by no one, and has none as His equal (112:4-5) Who guides men 10:36, 33:5)? Hear prayers (2:187) Speaks to such of them as fulfil His covenant (3:77 42:52) Punishes the transgressors (48:18) Reward those who do good (6:84) Love those who do good (2:196) He has created all men from the same stock (4:2) He has divided them into different groups so that they may know one another, and that the best among them is he who best perform his duty (49:14) Our attitude towards Him has to be that of complete submission (3:20) He has given us detailed instructions as to How we should treat our parents (17:24-25) Our near and dear, neighbours, orphans and the downtrodden (4:37) Our Wives (2:188,4:20) Our Children (6:153) Our Widows (4:20) Our enemies (5:9) Our companions (24:61, 58:12) He tells us: To be truthful (9:120) To shun lies (22:31) Not to commit adultery (17:33) Not to commit theft (5:39) Not to commit Murder (6:152) Not to commit breach of trust (8:28) Not to be dishonest (8:59) To keep away from all that is vain (23:3) To fulfil our covenants (5:2) To strive for increased knowledge (20:115) To do justice (4:59) To be benevolent (16:91) To be steadfast (3:201) To be thankful (39:67) To admonish others to do good (16:126) Not to preach that we do not practice (61:3) Not to be haughty and vainglorious (4:37) To be neither miserly nor spendthrift (17:30) To be humble (25:64) To speak kindly (2:84) To suppress our rage and forgive people (3:135) To repay evil with good (13:23) To be united (3:103) To do not backbite (103:2) To spend wealth for the cause of Allah (2:262) To spend wealth for the poor and needy (2:272) Not to ridicule one another or call names (49:12) To fear none but Allah (2:41) To eat pure things (2:169) To remain clean (2:223 74:6) He further says: All your deeds, even if they are as minor as an iota, must visit on you (99:8-9) That all that is on the earth carries the seed of destruction (55:27) That the haven and earth have not been created in vain (38:28) That just as He started the cycle of creation so shall He reverse it (21:104) He, who created you the first time, will again raise you to life (17:52 19:67) The fact that you cannot conquer death shows that there is a purpose in it (56:88) etc. etc. Let others explore more this effect. More we know, better we are.. Please do not read to contradict and refute, nor to believe and take it for granted, but to weigh and consider. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery Humble student of Quran - Original Message - From: Mohamed (Imtiaz) Bhikoo@svm.wol.net.pk To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:20 AM Subject: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Stories regarding the Quraan - from MAW Bismillahir Rahmaan Nir Rahim Monday - 12 Ramadhaan 1428 / 24 September 2007 Stories regarding the Quraan How to recite the Quraan The Quraan should be recited with respect and sincere devotion. It is narrated that before reciting the Quran Ikrimah Ibn Abi Jahal Radhi Allahu Anhu used to say : This is the word of my Lord! He would then fall down unconscious. (Faidhul Qadeer) How much of Quraan do the pious recite History has preserved the biographies of our great Ulama so that we could derive motivation from their great feats. Imam Shaafi Rahimahullah used to complete a recitation of the entire Quraan every night. In Ramdhaan he used to complete one recitation of the entire Quraan during the day and one during the night. In this way he would complete sixty recitations of the Quraan. This was excluding the Quraan he would recite in Salaah. Abu Bakr Ibn Haddaad Rahimahullah mentions that he too would try to exert himself in reciting Quraan but the most he could manage was fifty nine completions of the Quraan. (Tabaqaat Ash-Shaafieeyaah Al
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
Re: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] 70 Matters Related to Fasting
Allah want us to abstain from eating, drinking and fondling from dawn to dusk and this is the whole of this exercise aimed at empowering us to fight against evil. Rest is a literary work based on imaginations 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 - Original Message - From: UmmahNet .com@mailgateway.wol.net.pk To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:09 PM Subject: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] 70 Matters Related to Fasting In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious The Most Merciful Al-Siyaam ( 70 Matters Related to Fasting) by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid -- Contents 1.. Introduction 2.. Definition of Siyaam (fasting) 3.. Ruling on fasting 4.. The virtues of fasting 5.. The benefits of fasting 6.. Etiquette and Sunnah of fasting 7.. What should be done during this great month 8.. Some of the ahkaam (rulings) on fasting 9.. How the onset of Ramadaan is determined 10.. Who is obliged to fast? 11.. Travellers 12.. The sick 13.. The elderly 14.. Niyyah (intention) in fasting 15.. When to start and stop fasting 16.. Things that break the fast 17.. Rulings on fasting for women
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Al-Riba
Respected Scholars! Salamun Alaikum May I know which form of Riba is Haram? Riba in Arabic literally means increase, gain or profit. No where in Quran Riba is prohibited. Quran however prohibits Al-Riba (2:275). This is a proper noun pointing out to something not ordinary. To know the pertinence/context of the term Al-Riba. We may examine a couple of verses adjoining the verse prohibiting Al-Riba. Reading verse 2:272 to 2:280 we find that the issue discussed in these verses is, helping the poor deserving charity. Explaining how to help a poor, Allah says help them by way of charity and if you cannot help them by charity, then give them loan and charge no usury. Such people may not be able to pay back the loan in time. If so, give them more time or remit the loan as charity. Now this is the discourse that surrounds the word Al-Riba. The debtor being discussed here is the poor deserving charity. Study of these verses (2/272-280) tells us of the circumstances under which making money is prohibited? Amazingly, every where in Qur'an, Al-Riba is contrasted with Charity. This obviously means that Al-Riba is haram where charity is called for. Amazingly again, the Qur'an nowhere condemns the giver of usury. This is perhaps the givers of usury are the poor exploited to accept loans with usury. All these facts put together are sufficient to prove that Qur'an prohibits charging of interest from the poor deserving charity. An increase, gain or profit on commercial loans aimed at inflating resources does not fall in the purview of Al-Riba prohibited in Qur'an.. I may not be all correct but what sounds obvious deserve careful consideration. I would be obliged for guidance. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery Student of Qur'an Cell 0321 402 1162 Phone 042-6852486 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS: The verses quoted are appended below for ready reference. [2:272] You are not responsible for guiding anyone. GOD is the only one who guides whoever chooses (to be guided). Any charity you give is for your own good. Any charity you give shall be for the sake of GOD. Any charity you give will be repaid to you, without the least injustice. [2:273] Charity shall go to the poor who are suffering in the cause of GOD, and cannot emigrate. The unaware may think that they are rich, due to their dignity. But you can recognize them by certain signs; they never beg from the people persistently. Whatever charity you give, GOD is fully aware thereof. [2:274] Those who give to charity night and day, secr! etly and publicly, receive their recompense from their Lord; they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. [2:275] Those who charge usury are in the same position as those controlled by the devil's influence. This is because they claim that usury is the same as commerce. However, GOD permits commerce, and prohibits usury. Thus, whoever heeds this commandment from his Lord, and refrains from usury, he may keep his past earnings, and his judgment rests with GOD. As for those who persist in usury, they incur Hell, wherein they abide forever. [2:276] GOD condemns usury, and blesses charities. GOD dislikes every disbeliever, guilty. [2:277] Those who believe and lead a righteous life, and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), ! and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), they receive their recompense from their Lord; they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. [2:278] O you who believe, you shall observe GOD and refrain from all kinds of usury, if you are believers. [2:279] If you do not, then expect a war from GOD and His messenger. But if you repent, you may keep your capitals, without inflicting injustice, or incurring injustice. [2:280] If the debtor is unable to pay, wait for a better time. If you give up the loan as a charity, it would be better for you, if you only knew
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Riba free package for the needy ones.
Dear brothers in the forum. Assalam-o-Alaikum Let us exchange views on a very sensitive issue. The term Riba is said to mean interest on money lent to others. Lending of money can broadly fall into two categories. One is for philanthropic purposes and the other is for commercial use. Fixed or loose percentage of interest is not mentioned in Quran. Lending, borrowing, leasing and hiring are the inevitable necessities of business. Fairness in business is the only requirement of Quran. To ensure justice and equity in business the Society may make Rules for commercial loans and other business deals without jeopardizing, however, the sanctity of Riba free plan introduced by Allah the Almighty, for the benefit of his people not belonging to the business community. People were under the illusion that Riba is like profit in trading (2:275) Allah clarified; No, you are mistaken. They are different, I permit trade and prohibit Riba (2:275) keep your past earnings and stop charging the interest from now onward (2:275) and also if the debtor is unable to pay, wait for a better time. If you give up the loan as a charity, it would be better for you, (2:280) Please take notice of the debtor being spoken of here. The fact that disapproval of Riba where ever it occurs has been mentioned in the context of Charity which shows that Allah want us to promote charity by introducing a plan of interest free loan for the people who are in need of help on affordable terms. Lending of money to such people shall be free of interest without invoking the philosophies of fixed, minimal or dependent percentages of interest. This according to Quran is obligatory and who ever refrain from it is the companion of Fire. Looking into the subject of spending money in the way of Allah, the word Riba is interwoven in 11 verses of Sura Baqarah (271 to 281), relating to Charity alone. This definitely is not a coincidence that as many as 11 verses on one subject are put together. A careful study of these verses indicate that Allah the Almighty intends to advance charity and allow trading but is not pleased with making money at the constraints of needy ones. This gives me a feeling that prohibition of interest is not a general application. It applies to the cases where help on charitable basis is called for. This introduces in the economic system and package of interest free loan for the poor ones. Will the learned members please comment? May Allah guide us to the right path. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery
Re: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] What is written in Quran.
Thank you Mr. Shariq. May Allah bless you and your family with peace and plenty here and hereafter. Muhammad Latif Caudhery - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 12:46 PM Subject: Re: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] What is written in Quran. AOA, Thanks for your such a nice article. May Allah guide all the Muslims, as a mammoth majority differ on your last most pertinent question? What else do we need to live by Quran? Chaudhery Saheb, you are not the first person to put up this question, even Allah is waiting till this day to get a pragmatic reply from vast majority of Muslims to this question. 077.050 : Then in what Message, after this (Quran), will they believe? Unlike me perhaps you, Allah knew the answer; 017:046 :. when you mention thy Lord and Him alone in the Qur'an, they turn on their backs, and run away from the truth. Not only belief in one GOD but simultaneously Muslims have to overpower the human tendency on associating other sources and partners besides GOD, as the Quran elaborate on this psychological aspect too; 039.045 : When Allah, the One and Only, is mentioned, the hearts of those who believe not in the Hereafter are filled with disgust and horror; but when other than He are mentioned, behold, they are filled with joy! SHARIQ. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery@yahoo.com wrote: WHAT IS WRITTEN IN QURAN? Quran presents A living and Lasting God (2:256) The Lord of all creation (1:2) He Gracious, the Merciful (1:3) The Almighty (29:43) All-hearing, all-knowing (5:77) The Wise (34:2) The Forgiving (34:3) The Bountiful (27:41) The Loving (11:91) The Creator, the Maker (59:25) The high, the Great (2:256) The Holy (10:69) The Lord of all praise, Owner of all glory (31:13) The One, the Supreme (39:5) Who is free from all wants (64:7)? Begets none and is begotten by no one, and has none as His equal (112:4-5) Who guides men 10:36, 33:5)? Hear prayers (2:187) Speaks to such of them as fulfil His covenant (3:77 42:52) Punishes the transgressors (48:18) Reward those who do good (6:84) Love those who do good (2:196) He has created all men from the same stock (4:2) He has divided them into different groups so that they may know one another, and that the best among them is he who best perform his duty (49:14) Our attitude towards Him has to be that of complete submission (3:20) He has given us detailed instructions as to How we should treat our parents (17:24-25) Our near and dear, neighbours, orphans and the downtrodden (4:37) Our Wives (2:188,4:20) Our Children (6:153) Our Widows (4:20) Our enemies (5:9) Our companions (24:61, 58:12) He tells us: To be truthful (9:120) To shun lies (22:31) Not to commit adultery (17:33) Not to commit theft (5:39) Not to commit Murder (6:152) Not to commit breach of trust (8:28) Not to be dishonest (8:59) To keep away from all that is vain (23:3) To fulfil our covenants (5:2) To strive for increased knowledge (20:115) To do justice (4:59) To be benevolent (16:91) To be steadfast (3:201) To be thankful (39:67) To admonish others to do good (16:126) Not to preach that we do not practice (61:3) Not to be haughty and vainglorious (4:37) To be neither miserly nor spendthrift (17:30) To be humble (25:64) To speak kindly (2:84) To suppress our rage and forgive people (3:135) To repay evil with good (13:23) To be united (3:103) To do not backbite (103:2) To spend wealth for the cause of Allah (2:262) To spend wealth for the poor and needy (2:272) Not to ridicule one another or call names (49:12) To fear none but Allah (2:41) To eat pure things (2:169) To remain clean (2:223 74:6) He further says: All your deeds, even if they are as minor as an iota, must visit on you (99:8-9) That all that is on the earth carries the seed of destruction (55:27) That the haven and earth have not been created in vain (38:28) That just as He started the cycle of creation so shall He reverse it (21:104) He, who created you the first time, will again raise you to life (17:52 19:67) The fact that you cannot conquer death shows that there is a purpose in it (56:88) etc. etc. What else do we need to live by Quran? Muhammad Latif Chaudhery -- Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers -- Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] What is written in Quran.
WHAT IS WRITTEN IN QURAN? Quran presents A living and Lasting God (2:256) The Lord of all creation (1:2) He Gracious, the Merciful (1:3) The Almighty (29:43) All-hearing, all-knowing (5:77) The Wise (34:2) The Forgiving (34:3) The Bountiful (27:41) The Loving (11:91) The Creator, the Maker (59:25) The high, the Great (2:256) The Holy (10:69) The Lord of all praise, Owner of all glory (31:13) The One, the Supreme (39:5) Who is free from all wants (64:7)? Begets none and is begotten by no one, and has none as His equal (112:4-5) Who guides men 10:36, 33:5)? Hear prayers (2:187) Speaks to such of them as fulfil His covenant (3:77 42:52) Punishes the transgressors (48:18) Reward those who do good (6:84) Love those who do good (2:196) He has created all men from the same stock (4:2) He has divided them into different groups so that they may know one another, and that the best among them is he who best perform his duty (49:14) Our attitude towards Him has to be that of complete submission (3:20) He has given us detailed instructions as to How we should treat our parents (17:24-25) Our near and dear, neighbours, orphans and the downtrodden (4:37) Our Wives (2:188,4:20) Our Children (6:153) Our Widows (4:20) Our enemies (5:9) Our companions (24:61, 58:12) He tells us: To be truthful (9:120) To shun lies (22:31) Not to commit adultery (17:33) Not to commit theft (5:39) Not to commit Murder (6:152) Not to commit breach of trust (8:28) Not to be dishonest (8:59) To keep away from all that is vain (23:3) To fulfil our covenants (5:2) To strive for increased knowledge (20:115) To do justice (4:59) To be benevolent (16:91) To be steadfast (3:201) To be thankful (39:67) To admonish others to do good (16:126) Not to preach that we do not practice (61:3) Not to be haughty and vainglorious (4:37) To be neither miserly nor spendthrift (17:30) To be humble (25:64) To speak kindly (2:84) To suppress our rage and forgive people (3:135) To repay evil with good (13:23) To be united (3:103) To do not backbite (103:2) To spend wealth for the cause of Allah (2:262) To spend wealth for the poor and needy (2:272) Not to ridicule one another or call names (49:12) To fear none but Allah (2:41) To eat pure things (2:169) To remain clean (2:223 74:6) He further says: All your deeds, even if they are as minor as an iota, must visit on you (99:8-9) That all that is on the earth carries the seed of destruction (55:27) That the haven and earth have not been created in vain (38:28) That just as He started the cycle of creation so shall He reverse it (21:104) He, who created you the first time, will again raise you to life (17:52 19:67) The fact that you cannot conquer death shows that there is a purpose in it (56:88) etc. etc. What else do we need to live by Quran? Muhammad Latif Chaudhery
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Marriages
Marriages in Indo-Pak are unaffordable. With fabulous Mahr, pompous Jahaiz, exuberant warri/barri, processions of barat, feasts of waleema, band- baja, tale mehnd and many other customs, the marriages have become almost unaffordable. Unless our scholars, social reformers, religious practitioners , human right activists think of a viable alternative, the coming generation will resort to western style of sexual satisfaction and we will have no alternative but to compromise. The only essentials of Muslim marriage are the public acceptance of each other and payment of Mahr by the bridegroom according to his means to defray marriage expenses. Tale/mehndi, Jahaiz and Bari have no traces in Islam. The marriage of Hadrat Ali® is illustrious of Islamic way of marriage. ( No tale mehndi, No Jahaiz, No barri, No barat . The exalted prophet married his daughter to his cousin and separated them with a few items of daily use) The concept of Barat was added to it for security and transportation of valuables comprising Jahaiz and barri carried to places far apart.and waleema was introduced to make public the event of marriage. Barat no more serve this purpose as after the feast no one except father of the bride groom is present on the scene and for public announcement the marriage can take place in a mosque or a video should be enough. Waleema today is political concert for politician and a business meeting for the entrepreneurs. Poor man is ruined for what? Instead of barring dishes we better revert to the Islamic way of marriage and cut short to Nikah in a mosque. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery Lahore.
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Cultural actitivies in Islam
We are often questioned about fiestas in Islam.The problem is that a lot of utilities necessitated by geographical conditions have been Islamized to an extent that any one speaking against them is declared Kafar. Take the example of Lota. For scarcity of water in Arbia, they invented a utensil (lota) with a small outlet to restrict flow of water. We in India had plenty of water. We preferred Gadvi (a utensil with wide outlet ) and found it more convenient. These two utensils had nothing to do with the religion but you probably know it very well that Gadvi became the symbol of Hinduism and Lota was co-opted by Muslims. Maulvi Sahib of my Masjid is still adamant that Taharat without lota is not valid. Miswak to me is a fine combination of brush and cleansing fluid. The purpose is to clean teeth but it certainly is not hygienic to use one miswak by dozens of persons and then using it for plugging in the leaking water taps on the wadu pad. This we see in almost every mosque. Is it a sin to improve upon these practices? As for beard (Personally I have beard) Quran has not said a word about it. Hadith does not enjoin upon Muslims to grow beard. On the contrary it speaks of trimming and proper maintenance of beard for those who happen to grow beard. Dress code is precisely defined in Quran leaving no room for anyone ridiculing others. I know a great scholar of Islam decreed that wearing Kurta of lawn is haram. I wish he spent a hot season in Multan, Pakistan. Hindus had too many Festivals. Muslim parents didn't want to let their children have an impression that Hindu Religion is more floricultural than Islam. That was the reason they created as many rituals as other religions had. Many of such rituals, though not vouched by Islam are not against Islam either. To my understanding Islam did not interfere with the cultural heritage of Arabs except changing their direction from Multi-gods to One God and is not, therefore, expected to take away from me the attraction of my culture as an Indo/Pak Muslim. In India, Hindu celebrated birthday to gauge physical development of a Child. For this purpose a thread named Taraghi was loosely tied across belly of the child. With this thread chest of the child was measured on each birthday in presence of the family and measurement was marked with a knot on the thread. The celebration was thus named Saal-Girah ( Annual Knot ). Muslim in Pakistan do celebrate Saal-Girah by marking number of years lived with candles in a joyful gathering of the family. I have not heard of any superstitious notion attached to. Death rites like Kull, So-aim, Chehlum are considered riligious rites. I am not aware of religious preachings relating to these rituals but I do know that in agrarian lands where cattle and crops are equally important and farmer can not skip looking after their herds and corps for many days, our ancestors decided to burry immediately the dead one by close neighbours, and fixed a day ( usually the third day) for mourning by other relatives. Fortieth day after the death was fixed for elders of the family to get together to decide the issues pursuant to death of a person. This included meal for the elders and a concluding Du'a on settlement of issues confronting the bereaved family.The purpose of these rites is now completely lost. Only the feast and du'a for the dead one is left.. Allah knows better. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Social Living
to become the bearers of graceful manners, then why nickname each other 20. Envy. (4:54) Do not envy mankind for what Allah has given them of His bounty. 21. Jesting. Do not laugh at others: (49:11) O you who believe! Let not one party among you laugh at others, may be they are better than those of your lot; nor let some women laugh at others, it may be that the latter are better than the former. Neither men nor women should do it. 22. Public exposure of others. Unless you have been subjected to an excess, do not publicly expose others. (4:148) Allah loveth not that evil should be made public, except when injustice has been done to somebody. 23. Mistrust. Avoid suspicion and mistrust. (49:12) O you who believe! Avoid suspicion as far as possible; because some suspicion becomes sin. When differences arise between you, some evil-mongers taking advantage of it, begin to create suspicion among you. Be careful about it. Always have a favourable opinion about others and avoid suspicion; some suspicions reach the degree of crime and sin. 24. Ridiculing of Divine System. Deen (the Divine System) is a very important as well as sensitive matter. Those who do not take it seriously forsake their company: (4:140) Friendly relations with the non-believers aside, Allah has ordained in the Book that when you hear the signs of Allah (verses of the Quran) held in defiance and ridicule you are not to sit in their company, unless they stop doing this and turn to a different subject. If you join them in such a congregation you would become the like of them, although there is nothing common between them and you. Forsake the company of such people. (6:70) Leave such people alone who, not to speak of the Divine System, do not give any importance to the Divine code of their own life which they have adopted and consider it as mere play and amusement. 25. Crooked reasoning. Do not indulge in absurd reasoning. Present your case with clear arguments, reasons, wisdom and exhortation. (16:125) Invite people to the way of your Sustainer with wisdom and exhortation; talk to them in an elegant manner, keeping before yourselves the aims and objects of the Divine Laws and of the moral values. 26. Anger (Rage). Do not get into fits of extreme anger (3:133) to control oneself when enraged has been described by the Holy Quran as a virtue of the believers. 27. Forgiveness. If anybody acts wrongfully in ignorance but regrets afterwards, if you think that if forgiven he shall mend himself, forgive him. Allah in most forgiving and merciful. (6:54) 28. Self-Correction (Mending one's ways). a) You should try correcting others, but give preference to your own correction. The Jews were admonished:(2:44) Do you enjoin right conduct on others and forget to practise it yourselves b) Your own correction includes correction of your own families as well. (66:6) O you who believe! Save yourselves and your families from the fire (of hell). 29. Do not bully people with your virtues. Do not try to impress and bully people on account of self-proclaimed virtues. Do not ascribe purity to yourselves. (53:32) Do not keep calling yourself virtuous. He only knows best who it is who guards against evil. Incompatibility of words and thought (something in the mind and another thing on the tongue), is the worst habit. The state of hypocrites is described as follows: (3:167) They say with their mouths what is not in their hearts. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery Lahore, Pakistan
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Action alone make sense.
Dear brothers in faith! Assalam-o-Alaikum Admiring your efforts in spreading the teachings of Islam, an old man has a little reminder for you THE ACTIONS ALONE MAKE SENSE Please remember that Islamâ?Ts being superior can only be useful to us when we ourselves attain superiority by acting in accordance with it; leading a life of disgrace and objection, and remaining puffed up on the superiority of Islam is nothing but a stupidity. It is true that action should spring from the soil of awareness but the awareness that does not transform into action is usually of no avail. An 0unce of action is said to be worth a ton of theory. People want us to shoot the way we shout. The road to success passes through the world of action and the shortest answer is doing. We must understand that preaching point is not a meeting point. A talk that does not end in any kind of action is of no value. After that we have debated so much, let each of us now demonstrate Islam by implementing Islamic Laws in the state of his own self. Only that person can present Islam to the world who is, not only in the company of his friends but also in the big crowd of his foes, able to project his life in proof of his truthfulness and then no one dare to oppose him. This is the only right mechanism for bringing people close to Islam. May Allah show us the right path. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery
Re: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] EID MESSAGE FROM MUFTI EBRAHIM DESAI
Dear Saba Khan I am sorry to intervene but your exposition needs a bit of reconsideration. Hadrat Ibraheem (pbuh) was never ordered to slaughter his Son. It was Allah's plan to ban slaughtering of human beings in vouge. Thanks to Ibraheem (pbuh) at whose hand the slaughtering of human beings in the name of God came to an end. Muhammad Latif Chaudhery - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 10:23 PM Subject: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] EID MESSAGE FROM MUFTI EBRAHIM DESAI EID MESSAGE FROM MUFTI EBRAHIM DESAI It is the grace of Almighty Allah Ta'ala that He granted us life to witness another Eid. For that we make shukr to Allah. The occasion of Eid ul Adha reminds us of the great personality of Ibraheem alayhi salaam and his submissions to the orders of Allah. Allah says, and remember when Allah tested Ibraheem alayhi salaam and Ibraheem alayhi salaam fulfilled all the orders of Allah. It was this submission and subjugation of Ibraheem alayhi salaam that is remembered on the day of Eid ul Adhaa. Ibraheem alayhi salaam did not have a child until old age. Allah granted him Isma'eel alayhi salaam. The intense love of Ibraheem alayhi salaam for Isma'eel alayhi salaam cannot be really comprehended by us. Ibraheem alayhi salaam was ordered to sacrifice his beloved son. That is naturally a very difficult order to carry out, but Ibraheem alayhi salaam still submitted without any reservations. It is this spirit of his submission and subjugation that is so loved by Allah that year in, year out Ibraheem alayhi salaam's submission to the order of Allah is celebrated and spoken about. On this occasion we should reflect on ourselves. And examine ourselves and examine our level of submission to the orders of Allah. While we sacrifice the animal and the blood gushes out, ponder upon the virtue of that animal. It is used for an act of great worship. It has become useful for mankind. Can I at least match the animal in its sacrifice? In this time and age of Islamic history, the ummah faces the greatest challenge of submission to Allah against many pressures. Our submission to Allah dictates that we make sacrifice and be steadfast on Deen. Do not succumb to different pressures and compromise your Deen. Ibraheem alayhi salaam submitted against all odds. We too should follow the footsteps of Ibraheem alayhi salaam and submit to the order of Allah against any odd we may be faced with, be it as a husband, as a father, as a wife, as a mother, as a relative, as a friend or as a devout Muslim; against such laws and pressures that are against Islam and Shariah. We live as Muslims and die as Muslims. The reward from Allah is based on sacrifice. The askimam.org site will resume on January 15th 2007 Mufti Ebrahim Desai December 28th, 2006 A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM MUFTI EBRAHIM DESAI 1. When the world was in darkness of inhumanity, Allah Taala gave knowledge and guidance to Rasulullah (Sallalahu Alayhi Wasallam). 2. The guidance through that Divine knowledge had changed the mindset of people and transformed the evil practices of people to the highest morals. 3. Education and knowledge of Divine guidance is the backbone and foundation of reformation, prosperity and peace. 4. Islam provides guidance and solution for every aspect of life. Ignorance of such knowledge leads one to look down upon Islam and suffer an inferiority complex. 5. When one studies Islam, the Quran and Hadith, then only one will value the in-depth wisdom in such knowledge. 6. Muslims are generally ignorant about Islam and that is the fundamental cause of our decline and retrogression. 7. We have to educate ourselves on Islam and rise to the challenges of the times and once again prove ourselves as a dynamic Ummah. For that sacrifice, take out time to study Islam from reliable Ulama and scholars. 8. If you cannot make your son an Aalim of Deen then encourage others to become Huffaz and Ulama. You will get the reward of the person studying and guiding people through his knowledge. 9. If that too is difficult, at least help and assist a person who wishes to study Deen. 10.Rasulullah (Sallalahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, When a person passes away all his deeds terminate except three, Sadaqah e Jaariyya (perpetual reward), pious child that makes Dua for the parents and knowledge through which others benefit. SEE OUR ALINAAM WEBSITE FOR HOW TO ENROLL AT OUR INSTITUTE- www.alinaam.org.za __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Boycott Israel [IslamCity] Re: Riba - Interest.
As a student of Quran I Perceive that the term Riba is INTEREST on money lent to others. Lending of money can broadly fall into two categories. One is for helping a needy one and the other is to augment resources and increase productivity. Lending, borrowing, leasing and hiring are inevitable necessities of business. To ensure justice and equity in business the Society may make rules for commercial loans but it cannot undermine the sanctity of Riba-free plan of loan introduced by Allah, for survival of the people deserving charity. People were under the illusion that Riba is an earning like profit in trading (2:275) and that they can avail themselves of it under all circumstances. Allah said No these are different, I permit trade and prohibit Riba (2:275) keep your past earnings and stop charging the interest from now onward (2:275) and also if the debtor is unable to pay, wait for a better time. It would be still better If you give up the loan by way of charity, (2:280) The debtor spoken of here is obviously a man of limited means who may not be able to pay off the loan and not an entrepreneur. Looking into the subject of spending money in the way of Allah we find that the word Riba is interwoven in 11 verses of Sura Baqarah (271 to 281). This definitely is not a coincidence that as many as 11 verses on one subject are put together. As also encapsulating the word riba in these verses is not without purpose. A careful study of these verses indicate that Allah the Almighty has allowed gain in trading but is not pleased with making money at the constraints of people deserving charity. This gives me a feeling that prohibition of interest is specific. It applies to the cases where help on charitable basis is called for and Allah want us to keep open an alternate door of charity by including in our economic system a package of interest-free loan for the those who need our help for their survival. Lending of money to such people shall be a matter of benevolence; It shall be free of interest without the question of inflation and devaluation. This according to Quran is obligatory and who ever refrain from it is the companion of Fire. Question is: Refrain from what? (1) lending on interest under all circumstances or (2) refusing to give loan without interest to needy ones. The second situation in my opinion is closing upon those the doors of help about whom Allah says: (a) Help them with loan and charge no interest (Riba) (b) Do not press them for return of loan. (c) Give up the amount of loan by way of charity if they are not able to pay Surly Allah is not talking about traders, industrialists, enterprisers and billionaires. Looking into the aforementioned verses of Quran I am of the firm opinion that Allah wants us to make a provision in our budget at all levels for giving charity or interest-free loan to needy ones without the consideration of gain, loss, depreciation, inflation or devaluation. Rest is business and a man is free to exchange money on mutually agreed terms. Allah knows better. Muhammad Latif Chandhery Senior citizen 18/2 Shalimar Town Lahore Contact. 0321 402 1162 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 12:55 AM Subject: Boycott Israel [IslamCity] RibA(interest ,usury) Riba (interest, usury) is primarily an economic issue in view of the fact that all religions and mythologies have prohibited, restricted, discouraged, disliked, or degraded Riba in one way or the other since the inception of human interaction. All three major revealed (Ilhami) religions i.e., Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have strongly condemned and prohibited Riba in its original versions. Later, the clerics of Jews and Christian Church abandoned the prohibition of Riba (interest, usury) that led the mankind into the economic anarchy of the present era. Islam - the most modern revealed religion is still upholding the righteous prohibition of Riba although not in practice in any of the Islamic country at governmental level but there is immense enthusiasm for Riba-Free financial system in Muslims. The western economists have discussed the issue at large in the twentieth century and many of them are also of the view that the religious prohibition should be brought back into the conscious of the people. As long as Riba prohibition was enforced with religious zeal, people were prosperous and the wealth distribution was not abnormal as it is today, and obviously there was not much debate on the subject but since the Riba was made legal by Judo-Christian amendments in the divine law - its destructive fallouts earthed at large. The debate started on Riba for its literal interpretation to economic implications. It is very unfortunate to observe that, in this debate, some misconception in Muslims led to a widely circulated explanation of Riba that divide Riba
