Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Dua - Weapon of the Believer
Powerful Dua ( Supplication ) for all muslims around the world ... for the people of Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, Palestine, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Qatar, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Saudi-Arabia ...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Making Dawah (Telling others about Islam)
In this video brothers Majed, Talib, Ibraheem, and I, talk about some ways of making dawah, some benefits, and some comparisons between bad things people boast about while others feel shy to discuss religion.
Anything good we have done is for Gods sake, and an inspiration from God to do, and we thank God for giving us guidance, and happiness.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The American Campaign To Suppress Islam
Dear Muslims In light of this dreadful goal, you must wake up and realise the reality behind what the Kuffar and their followers are plotting. You are today called upon to defend your creed, your deen, and your existence as a Ummah because nations last as long as their ideologies remain, but they vanish when their ideologies vanish. It is time to distinguish Truth from Falsehood as clear and distinct as life is from death. On one side, the side of Falsehood - are America, the Kafir West, and your rulers and their supporters which includes the politicians, thinkers, economists, people of the media, and others allured by Capitalism and seduced by its way of life, together with those who call for democracy, pluralism, human rights, and free market policies. And on the other side, the side of the Truth - are the aware and sincere carriers of the Islamic dawah and those who follow them from among the Muslim Ummah who adhere to their deen. Your destiny is determined by this battle. After this battle, there is either dignity in this life and the Hereafter or death and the disgrace of both this life and the hereafter, may Allah forbid. Every Muslim who believes in Allah and His Messenger, and the deen that the Prophet (saw) came with, is obliged to stand on the side of Truth. He has no other choice because there is no room for neutrality in this decisive battle.
The Unstoppable - Student of Islam (الطلاب)
Some facts that would worthy than the movies of Hollywood. The mainstream media ( BBC/CNN/FOX ) wont let you know.
Islam is the truth, none can eradicate it, Those who live for Islam can die for Islam, uncle sam and her allies can kill them but cannot defeat them.
Research yourself before swallowing whatever mainstream media is showing...
Videos of Sheikh Khalid Yasin can be found at http://khalidyasin.blogspot.com/
Website of Sheikh Imran Hosein http://www.imranhosein.org
The Universal Shirk with Nationalism & Democracy
Nationalism is nothing but an European agenda to divide muslim world into countries so that we cannot united again to revive the Caliphate and they are successful so far.
In Quran Allah says in sura Al-i-Imran 3:103 [http://tanzil.net/#3:103]
"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided"
Democracy is a system to govern people by man made laws not by the laws of Allah. Group of elite people can make something halal what Allah has made haram, ex. widespread acceptance of Homosexuality which is haram in Islam.
Sheikh Imran Hosein and Abdur Raheem Green are worldly renowned Islamic Scholar.
No Racism in Islam - Piety is not related to your skin color
No Racism in Islam - Piety is not related to your skin color
Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari narrates hadith on taqwa vs. racism
Murtaza Khan- Shaytan was the first Racist
Its an unfortunate reality that racism exists in our Ummah today. Whether it be white and black, Raja and Chaudry, Nationalism, social status..
A man once visited the Prophet's mosque in Madinah. There he saw a group of people sitting and discussing their faith together. Among them were Salman (who came from Persia), Suhayb who grew up in the Eastern Roman empire and was regarded as a Greek, and Bilal who was an African. The man then said:
"If the (Madinan) tribes of Aws and Khazraj support Muhammad, they are his people (that is, Arabs like him). But what are these people doing here?"
The Prophet became very angry when this was reported to him. Straightaway, he went to the mosque and summoned people to a Salat. He then addressed them saying:
"O people, know that the Lord and Sustainer is One. Your ancestor is one, your faith is one. The Arabism of anyone of you is not from your mother or father. It is no more than a tongue (language). Whoever speaks Arabic is an Arab." (As quoted in Islam The Natural Way by Abdul Wahid Hamid p. 125)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
"Do Not Despair" - Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Ash-Shinqitee
"Do Not Despair" - Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Ash-Shinqitee
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sheikh ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen - The Qur'an is the Speech of Allah
The methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah is that the Qur'an is the revealed speech of Allah, not created. From Him it began, and to Him it will return. He actually spoke with it, making Jibreel responsible for descending with it and revealing it upon the heart of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Both the Qur'an and Sunnah prove this belief.
From the proofs of the Qur'an is the statement of Allah (the Exalted): And if anyone of the Mushrikoon seeks your protection, then grant him protection so that he may hear the speech of Allah. (Qur'an 9:6)
The "speech of Allah" here means the Qur'an. Another proof is His (Exalted is He) statement: A blessed Book which we have revealed to you that they might reflect on its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded. (Qur'an 38:29)
And His saying: The trustworthy spirit (Jibreel) has brought it down upon your heart, that you may be one of the warners - in a clear Arabic language. (Qur'an 26:193-195)
Read the complete blog at: http://saheehulaqeedah.wordpress.com/
Sheikh Salih al-Fawzan - Obeying others besides Allah
Bismillah al-Rahman al-Raheem
In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the Most Merciful
In his book, "Guide to The Sound Creed", Sheikh Salih al-Fawzan (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
One of the acts of polytheism is to obey scholars and rulers in permitting the unlawful or prohibiting the lawful. Allah, the Almighty, says: They have taken their scholars and monks as lords besides Allah, and (also) the Messiah, the son of Mary. And they were not commanded except to worship one God; there is no deity except Him. Exalted is He above whatever they associate with Him. (Qur'an 9:31)
'Adi ibn Hatim (may Allah be pleased with him) has narrated: "I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) reciting: They have taken their rabbis and monks as lords besides Allah... (Qur'an 9:31) So, I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! We did not worship them.' He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: 'Did they not prohibit what Allah made lawful , so you view it as prohibited, and they make lawful what Allah prohibited, so you view it as lawful?' I said: 'Yes.' Thereupon, he said: 'This is your worship of them.'"
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has explained that the concept of taking rabbis and monks as lords besides Allah is not confined to the literal meaning of bowing and prostrating before them. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has demonstrated that the Jews and Christians have followed the steps of their rabbis and monks in altering Divine Legislations by permitting the unlawful and prohibiting the lawful. By doing so, such people have been regarded as ones surrendering themselves to rivals set for sharing Allah's duty of lawgiving. It is, in principle, an act of major polytheism. Almighty Allah has said: And they were not commanded except to worship one God; there is no deity except Him, Exalted is He above whatever they associate with Him. (Qur'an 9:31)
Read the complete Blog at: http://saheehulaqeedah.wordpress.com/
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Allah (s.w.t) wont speak to 3 Kinds of people Imam Anwar
May Allah azza-wa-jal save us from being one of these people.
Imam Anwar al Awlaki - - The Two Faced One
Punishments of Muslims Sinners On the Day of Judgement.
Those who meet a person with one face and then meet another with another face (two-face) are bound to be punished on the DAY OF JUDGEMENT to begin with (NOT Hellfire YET). May Allah (swt) protect us from such sin.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Dua for Parents|Muhammad Luhaidan|1432 (2011)|محمد اللحيدان|دعاء للوالدين
A very emotional Dua by Shaikh Muhammad Luhaidan on the 29th night of Ramadan 1432 (2011), on the occasion of Khatm ul Quran.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Why does God Allow Pain and Suffering - Spirit of Islam
Why does God Allow Pain and Suffering - Spirit of Islam.
Why does God / Allah allow people to suffer, face hardship, illness, ailments, afflictions, sickness, diseases according to Islamic and Muslim perspective.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
17 Germans Convert to (Peace) Islam in Frankfurt - 20/04/11(no sword)
17 Germans Convert to (Peace) Islam in Frankfurt - 20/04/11(no sword)
Why should We love One Another for the sake of Allah?
It is enough honour for those who love one another for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala that their Almighty Rabb will greet them on the Day of Resurrection and say to them: "Where are those who loved one another for My glory? Today I will shade them in My shade on the Day when there is no shade but Mine." (Muslim)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sheikh Sulaiman Moola - Beware The Curse Of The Pious
Al-hamdulillah ala kulli hal. Praise is due to Allah in every circumstance (even the depressing ones)
'Whoever forgives and makes peace will receive his reward from his Lord' [42:40].
Sheikh Sulaiman Moola - Beware The Curse Of The Pious
'Whoever forgives and makes peace will receive his reward from his Lord' [42:40].
Sheikh Sulaiman Moola - Beware The Curse Of The Pious
Fire of faith :: in the shade of the throne :: by dr. bilal philips
Al-hamdulillah ala kulli hal. Praise is due to Allah in every circumstance (even the depressing ones)
'Whoever forgives and makes peace will receive his reward from his Lord' [42:40].
fire of faith :: in the shade of the throne :: by dr. bilal philips
Peace tv
None will enter Jannah due to their Deeds
Asalaamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu
Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “The good deeds of any person will not make him enter paradise.” (i.e., None can enter paradise through his good deeds.) They (the Prophet’s companions) said, ‘Not even you, O Allah’s Apostle?’ He said, “Not even myself, unless Allah bestows His favor and mercy on me.” So be moderate in your religious deeds and do the deeds that are within your ability: and none of you should wish for death, for if he is a good doer, he may increase his good deeds, and if he is an evil doer, he may repent to Allah.”
Even if we were to do 100 years worth of deeds, our deeds will not be worth enough to accept us into paradise – it is only through Allaah’s infinite mercy that anyone enters paradise.
Allaah says: ““Eat and drink in good cheer in return for what you did [in life]!” [77:43] – there is no contradiction with the hadeeth and this ayah. Because of the good they did, Allaah is being kind to them and encompassing them in His kindness. It is not due to their deeds that they are entering paradise. Moreover, due to their good deeds, they are people whom Allaah loves.
There is never any contradiction between Quraan and Hadeeth – some ayah or hadeeth may simply just require an explanation.
Amongst the hadeeth, there are some that have been abrogated by others. Some the prophet (salAllaahu alayhi wa salam) did in earlier life while others he did in later life.
One should take the middle path in religion (but not like the modern day definition of modernists)
One should act according to the best of their ability, Allaah has made the religion easy (e.g if someone is unable to stand and pray, they may sit down and pray)
One should try their best to do what is closest to the right thing
Only Allaahs favour and mercy will make people enter paradise
One should constsantly do tawbah and increase in ones good deeds – “”And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty (i.e. death)” [15:99]
A Mujahid may wish for death as a special case because it is permissible to wish for shahadah.
*hadeeth found in Bukhari, Book 70, #577
“The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘The words that I spoke softly and you heard were that because of this event I made this supplication: O Allah! I fight with Your help. I attack with Your support. And there is no might nor power save with Allah.’” [Tirmidhi]
'Whoever forgives and makes peace will receive his reward from his Lord' [42:40].
fire of faith :: in the shade of the throne :: by dr. bilal philips
Peace tv
None will enter Jannah due to their Deeds
Asalaamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu
Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “The good deeds of any person will not make him enter paradise.” (i.e., None can enter paradise through his good deeds.) They (the Prophet’s companions) said, ‘Not even you, O Allah’s Apostle?’ He said, “Not even myself, unless Allah bestows His favor and mercy on me.” So be moderate in your religious deeds and do the deeds that are within your ability: and none of you should wish for death, for if he is a good doer, he may increase his good deeds, and if he is an evil doer, he may repent to Allah.”
Even if we were to do 100 years worth of deeds, our deeds will not be worth enough to accept us into paradise – it is only through Allaah’s infinite mercy that anyone enters paradise.
Allaah says: ““Eat and drink in good cheer in return for what you did [in life]!” [77:43] – there is no contradiction with the hadeeth and this ayah. Because of the good they did, Allaah is being kind to them and encompassing them in His kindness. It is not due to their deeds that they are entering paradise. Moreover, due to their good deeds, they are people whom Allaah loves.
There is never any contradiction between Quraan and Hadeeth – some ayah or hadeeth may simply just require an explanation.
Amongst the hadeeth, there are some that have been abrogated by others. Some the prophet (salAllaahu alayhi wa salam) did in earlier life while others he did in later life.
One should take the middle path in religion (but not like the modern day definition of modernists)
One should act according to the best of their ability, Allaah has made the religion easy (e.g if someone is unable to stand and pray, they may sit down and pray)
One should try their best to do what is closest to the right thing
Only Allaahs favour and mercy will make people enter paradise
One should constsantly do tawbah and increase in ones good deeds – “”And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty (i.e. death)” [15:99]
A Mujahid may wish for death as a special case because it is permissible to wish for shahadah.
*hadeeth found in Bukhari, Book 70, #577
“The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘The words that I spoke softly and you heard were that because of this event I made this supplication: O Allah! I fight with Your help. I attack with Your support. And there is no might nor power save with Allah.’” [Tirmidhi]
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Generosity
Al-hamdulillah ala kulli hal. Praise is due to Allah in every circumstance (even the depressing ones)
'Whoever forgives and makes peace will receive his reward from his Lord' [42:40].
As humans, we have an innate sense of morality. No matter what religion, race or colour we are, certain qualities serve as the moral standard. We admire justice, bravery, honesty and compassion. We abhor those who demonstrate treachery, cruelty or corruption. Moral standards are universal, and one of the most important aspects of Islam is adherence to high moral standards and good manners. Prophet Muhammad. May the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, taught Muslims to have the best manners and personal characteristics. The Prophet’s own high standard of morals and manners made him the best example for Muslims to follow. God said in the Quran:
“And verily you, O Muhammad, are on an exalted standard of character.” (Quran 68:4)
Generosity was among the countless good qualities of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the most generous of people and he used to be most generous in Ramadan.[1]
One day the Prophet Muhammad offered the prayer in the mosque and then hurriedly went to his house and returned immediately. A companion asked why he left and he replied,
“I left a piece of gold at home which was given for charity and I disliked letting it remain a night in my house, so I bought it to the mosque to distribute.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
Our worldly possessions are bounties from God, who is Al Kareem, the Most Generous. Muslims believe that everything originates from God and everything will return to Him, thus, it is logical to behave as if that which we possess is merely a loan, something we are obligated to preserve, protect and ultimately share.
Whenever Prophet Muhammad met a miserly person, he advised him to be more generous and charitable. Ibn `Abbas said that he heard Prophet Muhammad say, “The believer is not the one who eats when his neighbour beside him is hungry,” another companion heard the Prophet say, “The believer is simple and generous, but the wicked person is deceitful and ignoble.”
Generosity Defined
Princeton University wordnet defines generosity as the willingness to give freely. Islam encourages this concept of generosity so much so that it is embedded in one of the five pillars of Islam, the obligatory charity known as Zakaat. In Arabic, the term zakaat literally means purification of the heart however; it is also the payment, from surplus money, of an obligatory charity designed by God to provide for all the needy members of the community. It is a fixed calculable amount.
There is also another form of generosity in Islam called sadaqa. Linguistically, sadaqa means truthfulness, and some scholars have described it as the heart being truthful to its Creator. Anything given generously - freely to others - with the intention of pleasing God is sadaqa. Sadaqa can be as simple as a smile, helping an elderly person with their groceries or removing objects from the road or path.
Generosity can be viewed as a wise investment in the future. Generosity or sadaqa may pave the way to Paradise because with every generous act comes great reward from God. However, being generous does not only mean giving freely from what you have in abundance. Generosity does not lie in giving away something that is no longer useful but in giving freely from the things we love or need.
Aisha (the wife of the Prophet) said, “A lady, along with her two daughters came to me asking for some alms, but she found nothing with me except one date which I gave to her and she divided it between her two daughters.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
God tells us in the Quran that whatever we give away generously, with the intention of pleasing Him, He will replace it. God knows what is in the hearts of men.
Say: “Truly, my Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and also restricts it) for him, and whatsoever you spend of anything (in God’s Cause), He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers.” (Quran 34:39)
The Value of Generosity
The companions of Prophet Muhammad understood the value of being generous. Abdullah ibn Omar was seen in the market buying fodder for his camel on credit. One of the men queried this knowing that Abdullah had received 4000 dirhams and a blanket the previous day. It was explained that before nightfall Abdullah had distributed the money amongst the needy. He then took the blanket, threw it over his shoulder and headed home, but by the time he arrived even the blanket was gone, he had given it to a needy person.
After the death of the Prophet, the people faced great hardship due to drought. They came to Abu Bakr asking him to provide them with enough to sustain them, but he was unable to help, the treasury was empty. Just at that time, the camel caravan belonging to Uthman arrived from Damascus. It was filled with foodstuffs and other goods. The merchants gathered at Uthman’s house offering him large amounts of money for the goods; however, he turned them down saying he was prepared only to give the goods to the One from whom he would receive the greatest reward. Uthman gave all the goods to the starving people of Madinah and did not charge them. He knew that God would reward him with something far greater than money.
Even in the direst of circumstances, person who is a true believer in Almighty God is able to be generous.
The people came to the Prophet Muhammad and asked, “If someone has nothing to give, what will he do?” He said, “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from what he earns).” The people further asked, “If he cannot find even that?” He replied, “He should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people asked, “If he cannot do that?” He replied, “Then he should perform good deeds and keep away from evil deeds and this will be regarded as charitable deeds.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
And God says in the Quran that He will repay the generosity of a believer.
“And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.” (Quran 2:272)
God is the One who provides for us and He expects us to share generously. We are encouraged to be benevolent and unselfish with our possessions, with our time and with our exemplary behaviour towards others.
'Whoever forgives and makes peace will receive his reward from his Lord' [42:40].
As humans, we have an innate sense of morality. No matter what religion, race or colour we are, certain qualities serve as the moral standard. We admire justice, bravery, honesty and compassion. We abhor those who demonstrate treachery, cruelty or corruption. Moral standards are universal, and one of the most important aspects of Islam is adherence to high moral standards and good manners. Prophet Muhammad. May the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, taught Muslims to have the best manners and personal characteristics. The Prophet’s own high standard of morals and manners made him the best example for Muslims to follow. God said in the Quran:
“And verily you, O Muhammad, are on an exalted standard of character.” (Quran 68:4)
Generosity was among the countless good qualities of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the most generous of people and he used to be most generous in Ramadan.[1]
One day the Prophet Muhammad offered the prayer in the mosque and then hurriedly went to his house and returned immediately. A companion asked why he left and he replied,
“I left a piece of gold at home which was given for charity and I disliked letting it remain a night in my house, so I bought it to the mosque to distribute.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
Our worldly possessions are bounties from God, who is Al Kareem, the Most Generous. Muslims believe that everything originates from God and everything will return to Him, thus, it is logical to behave as if that which we possess is merely a loan, something we are obligated to preserve, protect and ultimately share.
Whenever Prophet Muhammad met a miserly person, he advised him to be more generous and charitable. Ibn `Abbas said that he heard Prophet Muhammad say, “The believer is not the one who eats when his neighbour beside him is hungry,” another companion heard the Prophet say, “The believer is simple and generous, but the wicked person is deceitful and ignoble.”
Generosity Defined
Princeton University wordnet defines generosity as the willingness to give freely. Islam encourages this concept of generosity so much so that it is embedded in one of the five pillars of Islam, the obligatory charity known as Zakaat. In Arabic, the term zakaat literally means purification of the heart however; it is also the payment, from surplus money, of an obligatory charity designed by God to provide for all the needy members of the community. It is a fixed calculable amount.
There is also another form of generosity in Islam called sadaqa. Linguistically, sadaqa means truthfulness, and some scholars have described it as the heart being truthful to its Creator. Anything given generously - freely to others - with the intention of pleasing God is sadaqa. Sadaqa can be as simple as a smile, helping an elderly person with their groceries or removing objects from the road or path.
Generosity can be viewed as a wise investment in the future. Generosity or sadaqa may pave the way to Paradise because with every generous act comes great reward from God. However, being generous does not only mean giving freely from what you have in abundance. Generosity does not lie in giving away something that is no longer useful but in giving freely from the things we love or need.
Aisha (the wife of the Prophet) said, “A lady, along with her two daughters came to me asking for some alms, but she found nothing with me except one date which I gave to her and she divided it between her two daughters.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
God tells us in the Quran that whatever we give away generously, with the intention of pleasing Him, He will replace it. God knows what is in the hearts of men.
Say: “Truly, my Lord enlarges the provision for whom He wills of His slaves, and also restricts it) for him, and whatsoever you spend of anything (in God’s Cause), He will replace it. And He is the Best of providers.” (Quran 34:39)
The Value of Generosity
The companions of Prophet Muhammad understood the value of being generous. Abdullah ibn Omar was seen in the market buying fodder for his camel on credit. One of the men queried this knowing that Abdullah had received 4000 dirhams and a blanket the previous day. It was explained that before nightfall Abdullah had distributed the money amongst the needy. He then took the blanket, threw it over his shoulder and headed home, but by the time he arrived even the blanket was gone, he had given it to a needy person.
After the death of the Prophet, the people faced great hardship due to drought. They came to Abu Bakr asking him to provide them with enough to sustain them, but he was unable to help, the treasury was empty. Just at that time, the camel caravan belonging to Uthman arrived from Damascus. It was filled with foodstuffs and other goods. The merchants gathered at Uthman’s house offering him large amounts of money for the goods; however, he turned them down saying he was prepared only to give the goods to the One from whom he would receive the greatest reward. Uthman gave all the goods to the starving people of Madinah and did not charge them. He knew that God would reward him with something far greater than money.
Even in the direst of circumstances, person who is a true believer in Almighty God is able to be generous.
The people came to the Prophet Muhammad and asked, “If someone has nothing to give, what will he do?” He said, “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from what he earns).” The people further asked, “If he cannot find even that?” He replied, “He should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people asked, “If he cannot do that?” He replied, “Then he should perform good deeds and keep away from evil deeds and this will be regarded as charitable deeds.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)
And God says in the Quran that He will repay the generosity of a believer.
“And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.” (Quran 2:272)
God is the One who provides for us and He expects us to share generously. We are encouraged to be benevolent and unselfish with our possessions, with our time and with our exemplary behaviour towards others.
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Most forgiving Human ((Shaykh Sulaiman Moola)
A talk by Shaykh Sulaiman Moola about one of the greatest characteristics of our beloved Prophet (saw). A Must Listen
Friday, June 3, 2011
Islamic Concept - Depending On Allah (Unraving Strength)
Speaker talks about the dependence on Allah' n how his doors r always open n how we can attain the strength by trusting in Allah. May Allah guide us tofeeq to depend on Allah.
HD: Emotional Verse for Fornicators - Mansoor Zahrani تلاوة منصور الزهراني
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The Glorious Night Journey & Ascension Of Prophet Muhammed(pbuh)
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَى بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلاً مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الأَقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ
Blessed is the One who took His Servant during part of the night on a journey from Masjid Al-Haram to Masjid Al-Aqsa, whose precincts we did bless [TMQ 17:1]
We are in the later days of the month of Rajab, the anniversary of the Isra and Mi'raj will be in the coming days. Muslims around the world will think about the amazing incident that took place in the life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw).
Usually when people in the subcontinent talk about Shab-e-miraj, they see it as a day to make extra prayers or fast, even though there is no text from the Quran and sunnah to support this.
We as Muslims must realise that we must never allow this incident of al-Isra to remain as a mere fantastical story separated from our lives, like the Christians and Jews who took their scriptures as stories and detached them from life. We cannot leave Islam on the shelf and on the pages of books. Rather we must as with the rest of Islam connect this incident to our lives.
Isr'a literally means a journey by night and Mi'raj literally means an elevator or a ladder, i.e., an instrument which lifts something up. But, In Islam, Isra' refers to a miraculous night-journey made by the last Prophet (saw) from makkah to Jerusalem, and Mi'raj refers to the vehicle which took the Prophet (saw) from Jerusalem, up to and out of the universe, through the seven heavens.As for its exact date, there is difference of opinion amongst the scholars regarding it. However, the majority of jurists are in favor of a date between 16-12 months prior to migration to Madinah.
There are many details regarding Isra & Miraj, however will only focus on some important lessons that we can draw from this great event.
Glorified be He who took his servant for a journey by night from the Masjid Al-Haram to the Masjid Al-Aqsa,the surroundings we have blessed, in order to show him some of Our signs. Indeed , He is the all-Hearing,the all-Seeing.(Surah Al-Isra [17], Ayah 1 )
This verse talks about the most remarkable miracles of Muhammad , the night journey
(Isra). This journey had two phases: The horizontal from the Kaabah in Makkah, to the
historic masjid in Jerusalem. The second was the vertical phase from Al-Aqsa to the divine
throne. The purpose of this journey we are told was to show him Our signs.
The hadith literarture gives graphic details of this momentous journey. The verse begins with one of the Divine attributes, Subhaan, then Glorified. Let us look at the significance of this:
The diameter of the universe according to the astronomers is 3 billion light years, an
incredible distance unimaginable, to the human intellect. The question is how could such a
fantastic distance be covered in such a short period of night? We need not search any
further, since the Glorious Quran tells us it was Subhaan who took His servant from the
sacred mosque to the furthest mosque. The Divine name Subhaan 'the one who is flawless
without defect or weakness, the Glorified, The Quran claims the One took His servant on
this miraculous journey is the one who is free from every kind of weakness.
The Lord of the universe, Who can create from nothing by the mere command of kun (Be) and fa-yakun (it becomes), by using the divine epithet Subhaan, the clouds of doubt vanish in the air ! Hence the denial of the Miraj is not the denial of the miraculous journey, but the power of Allah.
The Dome of the rock http://amideastchangeofcourse.org/Dom...,_tb042403.jpg is the oldest Muslim building which has survived basically intact in its original form.
It was built by the Caliph Abd al-Malik and completed in 691 CE. The building encloses a huge rock located at its center, from which, according to tradition, the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven at the end of his Night Journey. In the Jewish tradition this is the Foundation Stone, the symbolic foundation upon which the world was created, and the place of the Binding of Isaac.
The Caliph Omar is said to have cleared the waste which had accumulated on the rock during the Byzantine period. The structure is octagonal and the dome is borne by a double system of pillars and columns. The walls, ceiling, arches, and vaults are decorated with floral images. The dome, on the inside, is covered with colored and gilded stucco. Abd al-Malik marked the end of the construction with a dedicatory inscription (still visible) which reads:
"This dome was built by the servant of God Abd al-Malik Ibn Marwan, emir of the faithful, in the year seventy-two" (Hejira 72 in the Muslim calendar is691/692 CE). Under the Abassid ruler, Caliph al-Mamun (r. 813-833), repairs were carried out, and the caliph also seized the occasion to replace the tiles bearing al-Malik's name with others bearing his own name as the building's founder.
The term the "farthest mosque" is considered in Islamic tradition as the general name for the precinct of al-Haram al-Sharif ("The Noble Sacred Enclosure") in Jerusalem, as well as the specific name for the congregational mosque located at its southern edge.
The contemporary congregational mosque of al-Aqsa is a result of different stages of construction and renovations. It is usually agreed upon that Abd al-Malik, the Umayyad Caliph who was the patron of the Dome of the Rock, started the construction of al-Aqsa Mosque at the end of the 7th century. A major building phase took place during the time of the Caliphate of his son, Abd al-Malik (709-715 AD). The building suffered from several major earthquakes and was renovated and reconstructed during the Abbasid period by Caliph al-Mahdi (775-785) and possibly by Caliph al-Mansur (743-75).
A further reconstruction was executed during the Fatimid period, in the 11th century. During the
Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem the mosque was considered as Templum Salomonis (the royal palace of Solomon) and it served as the palace of the Kings of Jerusalem and later as the dwelling place of the Knights Templars. At the same time the Dome of the Rock was regarded as the Templum Domini (The Temple of the Lord). Moreover, several major restorations are known to have taken place during the 14th and 20th century.
The mosque consists today of a seven bay hypostyle hall with several additional small halls to the west and east of the southern section of the building. Unlike most hypostylestyle mosques the building does not have a clearly delineated courtyard unless one considers the whole Haram as its court. It is capped with a silver dome, made of lead sheets, which together with the golden dome of the Dome of the Rock, formulate the icon of the Haram in Jerusalem
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Assalamu-Alaikum and Greetings ! 1 Rajab 1432 , 3 June 2011 Friday / Jumaat:
'Allahumma baa-rik-lanaa fee-rajaba wa sha'baana wa bal-lig-naa shah-ra ramadhaana.'
'O Allah, make the months of Rajab and Shabaan blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadhan.' Ameen
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
fundamentals of faith :: types of shirk :: by Brother abou ammar yassir ...
fundamentals of faith :: types of shirk :: by Brother abou ammar yassir qadhi
Friday, May 6, 2011
SURAH AL KAHF (full) recited by Abdulrahman Al Sudais
Asalaam Alaykoum Wa RahmatouLlah Wa Barakatouh
All praise is due to the Lord of the world ALLAH (Subhana Llah Wa Taala)and peace and blessing is upon his Messenger Muhammad(S.A.W) his family and all his companions.
SURAH AL KAHF HAS 110 Aayah (verses)
This Surah was revealed in Mecca
Beautifully recitated by SHAIKH AbdulRahman Al Sudais.
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Imam Ahmad recorded that Al-Bara' said: "A man recited Al-Kahf and there was an animal in the house which began acting in a nervous manner. He looked, and saw a fog or cloud overhead. He mentioned this to the Prophet , who said:
«اقْرَأْ فُلَانُ، فَإِنَّهَا السَّكِينَةُ تَنْزِلُ عِنْدَ الْقُرْآنِ أَوْ تَنَزَّلَتْ لِلْقُرْآن»
(Keep on reciting so and so, for this is the tranquillity which descends when one reads Qur'an or because of reading Qur'an;) This was also recorded in the Two Sahihs. This man who recited it was Usayd bin Al-Hudayr, as we have previously mentioned in our Tafsir of Surat Al-Baqarah. Imam Ahmad recorded from Abu Ad-Darda' that the Prophet said:
«مَنْ حَفِظَ عَشْرَ آيَاتٍ مِنْ أَوَّلِ سُورَةِ الْكَهْفِ عُصِمَ مِنَ الدَّجَّال»
(Whoever memorizes ten Ayat from the beginning of Surat Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal.) This was also recorded by Muslim, Abu Dawud, An-Nasa'i and At-Tirmidhi. According to the version recorded by At-Tirmidhi,
«مَنْ حَفِظَ ثَلَاثَ آيَاتٍ مِنْ أَوَّلِ الْكَهْف»
(Whoever memorizes three Ayat from the beginning of Al-Kahf.) He said, it is "Hasan Sahih. '' In his Mustadrak, Al-Hakim recorded from Abu Sa`id that the Prophet said:
«مَنْ قَرَأَ سُورَةَ الْكَهْفِ فِي يَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ أَضَاءَ لَهُ مِنَ النُّورِ مَا بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ الْجُمُعَتَيْن»
(Whoever recites Surat Al-Kahf on Friday, it will illuminate him with light from one Friday to the next.) Then he said: "This Hadith has a Sahih chain, but they (Al-Bukhari and Muslim) did not record it.'' Al-Hafiz Abu Bakr Al-Bayhaqi also recorded it in his Sunan from Al-Hakim, then he narrated with his own chain that the Prophet said:
«مَنْ قَرَأَ سُورَةَ الْكَهْفِ كَمَا نَزَلَتْ، كَانَتْ لَهُ نُورًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَة»
(Whoever recites Surat Al-Kahf as it was revealed, it will be a light for him on the Day of Resurrection.)
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Surah(18) Al . It has Ayah(verses 110).
Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Universal brotherhood public lecture by Dr . Zakir Naik
Universal brotherhood public lecture by Dr . Zakir Naik
Monday, May 2, 2011
Using the media for dawah ways and challenges :: lecture by dr ahmad ibn...
using the media for dawah ways and challenges
Friday, April 29, 2011
The Hijab and the Niqab (An Act of worship)
This video is part of the Original Call Project [Volume 1 Misconceptions about Islam Chapter 4 Women in Islam Part 7
This video is about the hijab(the veil), and how it is an act of worship towards God.
The Original Call Project - Table of contents http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb1xeDYQzOA
Know the facts, know the Truth, know Islam.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Surah 67: Al-Mulk (The Dominion)
"...and if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is Allah for him. For verily Allah surely accomplishes His purpose: Verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion." (Qur'an 65:3)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Sheikh Younus Kathrada - Tafseer Surah Al-Anfaal (11-24)
This is the Tafseer of the eleventh to the twenty fourth verses of Surah Al Anfaal.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Colonialism & Secularism | Shaykh Imran Hosein | 2nd International Islam...
Imran Hosein - 2nd International Islamic Retreat March 2011
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Dajjals Attack | Shaykh Imran Hosein | 2nd International Islamic Retreat 2011
Imran Hosein - 2nd International Islamic Retreat March 2011
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Sunday, April 24, 2011
The Youths Of The Last Hour | Shaykh Imran Hosein | 2nd International Islam...
Imran Hosein - 2nd International Islamic Retreat March 2011
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Imam Shafi bin Abdul Aziz 4.22.2011 khutbah on Celebrating Good Friday
Imam Shafi bin Abdul Aziz 4.22.11 khutbah on Celebrating Good Friday ICNM USA pt. 4 of 4
Islamic Center New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
Friday, April 22, 2011
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
How the Ummah went wrong
Many have been educated one side of Islamic history for generations when it came to the issue of Muslims fighting each other. These days Muslims are ready to point fingers, call each other kufr and even give fatwas to kill each other. If you know the story of the first four Khalifah's you will see that they would rather die themselves before lifting a sword against a Muslim even if those Muslims are coming to kill the Khalifah. These days the Muslims are not even close to the iman of the Khalifah and have the stubbornness to feel that they are the right sect and everyone else is wrong. Instead of being faul mouth and suspicious always, why not spend your time doing Dawah and not splitting the ummah more and more each day. Shame on many Muslims who even support Dictators just so that their sects can be in power.
Monday, April 4, 2011
To Veil Or Not To Veil-Sheikh Mohammad Elshinawy
To Veil Or Not To Veil-Sheikh Mohammad Elshinawy 1/6
This is a beautiful lecture on wearing Hijab given by Sheikh Mohammad Elshinawy. Masha'Allah, it is a great reminder of our duty as believing women to veil our bodies and conduct ourselves in a modest way that is pleasing to Allah. It also reminds our brothers to conduct themselves with modesty and to encourage the women of our Ummah to guard what Allah has ordered us to guard.
To Veil Or Not To Veil - Sheikh Mohammad Elshinawy (4/6)
Friday, April 1, 2011
Acts of worship which are prescribed on Fridays.
As-Salaam O Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Acts of worship which are prescribed on Fridays.
There are many acts of worship which are prescribed for the Muslim to do on this day. These include:
1 – Salaat al-Jumu’ah (Friday prayer)
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salaah (prayer) on Friday (Jumu‘ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allaah [Jumu‘ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salaah (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing). That is better for you if you did but know![al-Jumu’ah 62:9]
2 – Making a lot of du’aa’.
On this day there is a time when a person’s Lord will answer his du’aa’ – by Allaah’s leave.
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) mentioned Friday and said: “On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allaah for something, but Allaah will grant him it” – and he gestured with his hands to indicate how short that time is.
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 893; Muslim, 852
3 – Reading Soorat al-Kahf.
It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed al-Khduri that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever reads Soorat al-Kahf on Friday, he will be illuminated with light between the two Fridays.” Narrated by al-Haakim; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 836..al-Bayhaqi, 3/249.
4 – Sending a lot of blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
It was narrated from Aws ibn Aws that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best of your days is Friday. On that day Adam (peace be upon him) was created; on that day he died; on that day the Trumpet will be blown; and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal of blessings upon me, for your blessings will be shown to me.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, how will our blessings upon you be shown to you when you have turned to dust?” He said, “Allaah has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets, peace be upon them.”
Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1047
Please during this day of Jumma, remember us and the entire muslim ummah in your duas.
Jazak Allah Khair,
Acts of worship which are prescribed on Fridays.
There are many acts of worship which are prescribed for the Muslim to do on this day. These include:
1 – Salaat al-Jumu’ah (Friday prayer)
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe (Muslims)! When the call is proclaimed for the Salaah (prayer) on Friday (Jumu‘ah prayer), come to the remembrance of Allaah [Jumu‘ah religious talk (Khutbah) and Salaah (prayer)] and leave off business (and every other thing). That is better for you if you did but know![al-Jumu’ah 62:9]
2 – Making a lot of du’aa’.
On this day there is a time when a person’s Lord will answer his du’aa’ – by Allaah’s leave.
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) mentioned Friday and said: “On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allaah for something, but Allaah will grant him it” – and he gestured with his hands to indicate how short that time is.
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 893; Muslim, 852
3 – Reading Soorat al-Kahf.
It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed al-Khduri that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever reads Soorat al-Kahf on Friday, he will be illuminated with light between the two Fridays.” Narrated by al-Haakim; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 836..al-Bayhaqi, 3/249.
4 – Sending a lot of blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
It was narrated from Aws ibn Aws that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best of your days is Friday. On that day Adam (peace be upon him) was created; on that day he died; on that day the Trumpet will be blown; and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal of blessings upon me, for your blessings will be shown to me.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, how will our blessings upon you be shown to you when you have turned to dust?” He said, “Allaah has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets, peace be upon them.”
Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1047
Please during this day of Jumma, remember us and the entire muslim ummah in your duas.
Jazak Allah Khair,
Monday, March 28, 2011
What is Islam, and what Muslims believe?
Dr Zakir Naik explains what is Islam, and what Muslims believe.
DR. ZAKIR NAIK - PRESIDENT, IRF
A medical doctor by professional training, Dr. Zakir Naik is renowed as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion. Dr. Zakir Naik clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Qur'an, authentic Hadith and other religious Scriptures as a basis, in conjunction with reason, logic and scientific facts. He is 41 years old.
Dr. Zakir is popular for his critical analysis and convincing answers to challenging questions posed by audiences after his public talks. In the last 6 years (by the year 2002), Dr. Zakir Naik has delivered more than 600 public talks in the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hongkong, Thailand, Guyana (South America) and many other countries, in addition to numerous public talks in India.
He has successfully participated in several symposia and dialogues with prominent personalities of other faiths. His public dialogue with Dr. William Campbell (of USA), on the topic, "The Qur'an and the Bible in the light of Science" held in city of Chicago, U.S.A., on April 1, 2000 was a resounding success.
Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, the world famous orator on Islam and Comparative Religion, who had called Dr. Zakir, "Deedat plus" in 1994, presented a plaque in May 2000 awarded to Dr. Zakir Abdul-Karim Naik for his achievement in the field of Da'wah and the study of Comparative Religion with the engraving "Son what you have done in 4 years had taken me 40 years to accomplish, Alhamdullilah."
Dr. Zakir Naik appears regularly on many international T.V. Channels in more than 100 countries of the world. He is regularly invited for T.V. and Radio interviews. More than a hundred of his talks, dialogues, debates and symposia are available on video cassettes, video CDs and audio cassettes. He has authored books on Islam and Comparative Religion
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Hadith - Visiting the Sick
Hadith - Visiting the Sick
Prophet Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "The one who visits the sick is in fact like one who is in the fruit garden of Paradise so long as he does not return." [Sahih Muslim]
There is great merit in paying a visit to the sick, whether one knows the patient or not. The following is a story of how a man came to take the shahada.
The man was in a hospital sharing a room with a Muslim. One day some people came to visit the Muslim. They came in, hugged the Muslim brother, kissed him, and talked to him with love and affection. They stayed for a while and shared a closeness that was true. After they left, the man asked the Muslim if those were his brothers who had just visited him. The Muslim replied, "No, they learned that I was sick today, at the Friday prayer, and so they came to visit me. I just met them today." This shocked the man. Those people had not acted in an awkward stranger fashion but like true brothers.
This led to the man asking more questions and finally accepting Islam. This duty of visiting the sick was as always blessed by Allah (subhana wa ta’ala). In addition, this time it also served as a vehicle to guide a man to Islam.
“Abi, when will we ever relax
Imam of the Sunnah in his Time - Imam Ahmed ibn Hanbal by Abu Bilal
“Abi, when will we ever relax
Bismillahir Rahmani Rahiim Alhamdulilahi Rabbil Alamiin wasalatu wasalamu ala ashrafil mursalin nebiyuna wa habibuna Muhamad salalahu aleyhi wa ala ahlihi wa ashabihi wabarik wasalim tasliman kathira
The story of one of the great Imams of this Ummah, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal.
His son, Abdullah, asked his father one day: “Abi when will we ever relax?” His father, one of the greatest revivers of the Sunnah and a role model for all Muslims, looked him in the eye and said: “With the first step we take into Jannah.”
Ya Allah, what a beautiful response!
There are days that come to you and you’re tired, you just want to sleep and relax and “shut off” as they say. Those are the days in which you need to ask yourself a critical question: ‘Where am I going with life?’ If it’s towards Allah and for Allah, then regain your strength and continue your work, for Jannah is precious and must be sought. But if you look into your life and realise that it’s not towards Allah but towards Dunya, then your tiredness becomes a blessing, for it is a reminder that you need to change direction and renew your purpose in life.
I love this story on many levels. For one, it shows you that when someone’s focus is Jannah, their priorities change and their outlook on life is different. What we perceive as difficulty, they perceive as ease. What we perceive as calamity, they perceive as reward. What we perceive as obstacles, they perceive as opportunities for sincere dua. Moreover, when your focus is Jannah, this Dunya and its constant demand becomes small and the least of our concerns.
Also, I love the way the son began his question: “Abi” – a sweet way of addressing his father, and asked: “When will we ever relax?” If you notice, he didn’t say, “when will I relax Dad?” Even though he wanted to relax, he wasn’t selfish and also cared for his father’s condition. This also shows you that the father and son were working hard together. Again, when your focus is Jannah it reflects in your family, children, and those around you and everyone gears up towards that goal.
Our problem today is not that we’re tired, our problem today is that we relax too much. We do everything so that we relax. We cheat, break promises, do not fulfill our vows, lie, take and give bribery, and so on. Why? So we can relax. We don’t stay up for Tahajjud or wake up for Fajr, we don’t fast, or go for Hajj and Umrah… all so we can relax. We don’t walk towards the Masjid or open the Book of Allah so we can understand it, all in the name of “I need to relax!”
Dear brothers and sisters, there’s plenty of relaxation where we’re going, but this is not the time for it. Let’s all work for Jannah and be productive in the path of Allah, and work so hard that one day our children will approach us and ask: “Abi” or “Ummi”: “When will we ever relax?” and you can smile and look them in the eyes and say, “When we enter Jannah inshaAllah”.
18 Benefits of Prayers by Ibn Qayyim Jawzyah
n his excellent book, Zaad al-Ma'aad, in the section which includes the book, At-Tibb an-Nabawee, Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have Mercy on him) stated in his alphabetized discussion of medicines and nutrition:
Allaah the Exalted has said:
( And seek help in patience and in prayer. Surely that is something quite difficult on (people) other than people of humility and submissiveness )
And He has said:
( O you who believe! Seek help in patience and in prayer! Verily, Allaah is with those who are patient. )
And He, the Exalted One, has said:
(And command your family to pray, and be patient upon that. We are not asking you for any provisions,(rather) We provide for you, and the favorable outcome is for (those with) taqwaa (consciousness of Allaah that produces righteous actions). )
And in the Books of Sunnah it is reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) used to hasten to prayer whenever an affair disturbed him. And previously discussed was the concept of healing most ailments through prayer before seeking out other ways of dealing with them.
- 1 - Prayer is something that causes one to receive sustenance.
- 2 - It draws one close to Ar-Rahmaan (Allaah, the Most Merciful).
- 3 - It keeps away the Shaytaan (the Devil).
- 4 - It is something that safeguards one's physical health.
- 5 - It keeps away harmful things.
- 6 - It casts away illnesses.
- 7 - It strengthens the heart.
- 8 - It brightens one's countenance.
- 9 - It delights the soul.
- 10 - It gets rid of laziness.
- 11 - It makes the limbs active.
- 12 - It increases one's physical strength.
- 13 - It expands the chest (making one at ease and giving him insight).
- 14 - It is nourishment for the soul.
- 15 - It illuminates the heart.
- 16 - It safeguards one's blessings.
- 17 - It repels catastrophes.
- 18 - It brings on blessings.
And overall it has an amazing effect on the health of the body and heart, and in strengthening them and expelling harmful pollutants from them. No two people have been afflicted with any disability, disease, or other calamity, except that the portion of the one who prays is less and his outcome is cleaner.
Also, prayer has an amazing effect on the evils of the dunyaa (the worldly life) and how it repels them, especially when the prayer is performed properly and completely, inwardly and outwardly. Nothing keeps the evils of the dunyaa at bay and brings on the benefits of it like prayer.
The reason behind this is that prayer is one's connection to Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic. So based on the strength of a person's relationship with his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, the doors of goodness will accordingly be opened up for him, bad things and the reasons for them befalling him will be cut off, and the elements of success granted by His Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, will begin pouring in, along with safety and good health, wealth and worldly riches, relaxation, bliss, enjoyment, and all types of joyful affairs will be brought to him, and in an expedient manner, too.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Allah's Support to the Prophet by Hud Story Revelation
Recitation for Ayat from surat Hud by Shiekh Abu Obaid
WE DEMAND SHARIAH - sheykh mus'ad anwar
Sheykh mus'ad anwar calls upon the leaders of the greatest system called Islam to be a real muslim by fearing Allah trully. to all the leaders of the ummah why have you deprived us from judging according to the shariah of Allah in all of the affairs of our lives? when the Haqq is degraded and the Batil is praised & being forced upon them by the west & made them as a puppet of the kuffar to hit the muslims. Fear Allah for the Day of Judgement is Real & every Actions we made will brought forth for or against us. so beware oh! leaders of the Ummah. impliment Shariah to save your own selves to save your own muslim brothers & sisters. Shariah is the Answer.
Friday, March 18, 2011
The Four Poisons Of The Heart
The Four Poisons Of The Heart
Asalamu aleykum warahmatulahi wabarakatu
Bismillah Alhamdulilah wasalatu wasalamu ala Rasulilah wa ala ahlihi wa ashabihi wabarik wasalim
You should know that all acts of disobedience are poison to the heart and cause its sickness and ruin. They result in its will running off course, against that of Allâh, and so its sickness festers and increases. Ibn al-Mubârak said:
I have seen wrong actions killing hearts,
And their degradation may lead to
their becoming addicted to them.
Turning away from wrong actions
gives life to the hearts,
And opposing your self is best for it.
Whoever is concerned with the health and life of his heart, must rid it of the effects of such poisons, and then protect it by avoiding new ones. If he takes any by mistake, then he should hasten to wipe out their effect by turning in repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allâh, as well as by doing good deeds that will wipe out his wrong actions.
By the four poisons we mean unnecessary talking, unrestrained glances, too much food and keeping bad company. Of all the poisons, these are the most widespread and have the greatest effect on a heart’s well-being.
Unnecessary Talking
It is reported in al-Musnad, on the authority of Anas, that the Prophet said: “The faith of a servant is not put right until his heart is put right, and his heart is not put right until his tongue is put right.”[1] This shows that the Prophet has made the purification of faith conditional on the purification of the heart, and the purification of the heart conditional on the purification of the tongue.
At-Tirmidhî relates in a hadîth on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar: “Do not talk excessively without remembering Allâh, because such excessive talk without the mention of Allâh causes the heart to harden, and the person furthest from Allâh is a person with a hard heart.”[2]
‘Umar Ibn al-Khattab, may Allâh be pleased with him, said: “A person who talks too much is a person who often makes mistakes, and someone who often makes mistakes, often has wrong actions. The Fire has a priority over such a frequent sinner.”[3]
In a hadîth related on the authority of Mu‘âdh, the Prophet said, “Shall I not tell you how to control all that?” I said, “Yes do, O Messenger of Allâh.” So he held his tongue between his fingers, and then he said: “Restrain this.” I said, “O Prophet of Allah, are we accountable for what we say?” He said, “May your mother be bereft by your loss! Is there anything more than the harvest of the tongues that throws people on their faces (or he said ‘on their noses’) into the Fire?”[4]
What is meant here by ‘the harvest of the tongues’ is the punishment for saying forbidden things. A man, through his actions and words, sows the seeds of either good or evil. On the Day of Resurrection he harvests their fruits. Those who sow the seeds of good words and deeds harvest honour and blessings; those who sow the seeds of evil words and deeds reap only regret and remorse.
A hadîth related by Abû Huraira says, “What mostly causes people to be sent to the Fire are the two openings: the mouth and the private parts.”[5]
Abû Huraira also related that the Messenger of Allâh said, “The servant speaks words, the consequences of which he does not realise, and for which he is sent down into the depths of the Fire further than the distance between the east and the west.”[6]
The same hadîth was transmitted by at-Tirmidhî with slight variations: “The servant says something that he thinks is harmless, and for which he will be plunged into the depths of the Fire as far as seventy autumns.”[7]
Uqba ibn Amîr said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allâh, what is our best way of surviving?’ He, may Allâh bless him and grant him peace, replied: ‘Guard your tongue, make your house suffice for sheltering your privacy, and weep for your wrong actions.’”[8]
It has been related on the authority of Sahl ibn Sa‘d that the Prophet said, “Whoever can guarantee what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I guarantee him the Garden.”[9]
It has also been related by Abu Huraira, may Allâh be pleased with him, that the Prophet, may Allâh bless him and grant him peace, said, “Let whoever believes in Allâh and the Last Day either speak good or remain silent.”[10]
Thus talking can either be good, in which case it is commendable, or bad, in which case it is harâm.
The Prophet said: “Everything the children of Adam say goes against them, except for their enjoining good and forbidding evil, and remembering Allâh, Glorious and Might is He.” This was reported by at-Tirmidhî and Ibn Mâjah on the authority of Umm Habîba, may Allah be pleased with her.[11]
Umar ibn al-Khattâb visited Abû Bakr, may Allâh be pleased with them, and found him pulling his tongue with his fingers. Umar said “Stop! may Allah forgive you!” Abû Bakr replied; “This tongue has brought me to dangerous places.”[12]
Abdullâh ibn Mas‘ûd said: “By Allâh, besides Whom no god exists, nothing deserves a long prison sentence more than my tongue.” He also used to say: “O tongue, say good and you will profit; desist from saying evil things and you will be safe; otherwise you will find only regret.”
Abu Huraira reported that Ibn al-Abbâs said: “A person will not feel greater fury or anger for any part of his body on the Day of Judgement more than what he will feel for his tongue, unless he only used it for saying or enjoining good.”
Al-Hassan said: “Whoever does not hold his tongue cannot understand his deen.”
The least harmful of a tongue’s faults is talking about whatever does not concern it. The following hadîth of the Prophet is enough to indicate the harm of this fault: “One of the merits of a person’s Islâm is his abandoning what does not concern him.”[13]
Abu Ubaida related that al-Hassan said: “One of the signs of Allâh’s abandoning a servant is His making him preoccupied with what does not concern him.”
Sahl said, “Whoever talks about what does not concern him is deprived of truthfulness.”
As we have already mentioned above, this is the least harmful of the tongue’s faults. There are far worse things, like backbiting, gossiping, obscene and misleading talk, two-faced and hypocritical talk, showing off, quarrelling, bickering, singing, lying, mockery, derision and falsehood; and there are many more faults which can affect a servant’s tongue, ruining his heart and causing him to lose both his happiness and pleasure in this life, and his success and profit in the next life. Allah is the One to Whom we turn for assistance.
Unrestrained Glances
The unrestrained glance results in the one who looks becoming attracted to what he sees, and in the imprinting of an image of what he sees in his heart. This can result in several kinds of corruption in the heart of the servant. The following are a number of them:
It has been related that the Prophet once said words to the effect: “The glance is a poisoned arrow of shaytân. Whoever lowers his gaze for Allâh, He will bestow upon him a refreshing sweetness which he will find in his heart on the day that he meets Him.”[14]
Asalamu aleykum warahmatulahi wabarakatu
Bismillah Alhamdulilah wasalatu wasalamu ala Rasulilah wa ala ahlihi wa ashabihi wabarik wasalim
You should know that all acts of disobedience are poison to the heart and cause its sickness and ruin. They result in its will running off course, against that of Allâh, and so its sickness festers and increases. Ibn al-Mubârak said:
I have seen wrong actions killing hearts,
And their degradation may lead to
their becoming addicted to them.
Turning away from wrong actions
gives life to the hearts,
And opposing your self is best for it.
Whoever is concerned with the health and life of his heart, must rid it of the effects of such poisons, and then protect it by avoiding new ones. If he takes any by mistake, then he should hasten to wipe out their effect by turning in repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allâh, as well as by doing good deeds that will wipe out his wrong actions.
By the four poisons we mean unnecessary talking, unrestrained glances, too much food and keeping bad company. Of all the poisons, these are the most widespread and have the greatest effect on a heart’s well-being.
Unnecessary Talking
It is reported in al-Musnad, on the authority of Anas, that the Prophet said: “The faith of a servant is not put right until his heart is put right, and his heart is not put right until his tongue is put right.”[1] This shows that the Prophet has made the purification of faith conditional on the purification of the heart, and the purification of the heart conditional on the purification of the tongue.
At-Tirmidhî relates in a hadîth on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar: “Do not talk excessively without remembering Allâh, because such excessive talk without the mention of Allâh causes the heart to harden, and the person furthest from Allâh is a person with a hard heart.”[2]
‘Umar Ibn al-Khattab, may Allâh be pleased with him, said: “A person who talks too much is a person who often makes mistakes, and someone who often makes mistakes, often has wrong actions. The Fire has a priority over such a frequent sinner.”[3]
In a hadîth related on the authority of Mu‘âdh, the Prophet said, “Shall I not tell you how to control all that?” I said, “Yes do, O Messenger of Allâh.” So he held his tongue between his fingers, and then he said: “Restrain this.” I said, “O Prophet of Allah, are we accountable for what we say?” He said, “May your mother be bereft by your loss! Is there anything more than the harvest of the tongues that throws people on their faces (or he said ‘on their noses’) into the Fire?”[4]
What is meant here by ‘the harvest of the tongues’ is the punishment for saying forbidden things. A man, through his actions and words, sows the seeds of either good or evil. On the Day of Resurrection he harvests their fruits. Those who sow the seeds of good words and deeds harvest honour and blessings; those who sow the seeds of evil words and deeds reap only regret and remorse.
A hadîth related by Abû Huraira says, “What mostly causes people to be sent to the Fire are the two openings: the mouth and the private parts.”[5]
Abû Huraira also related that the Messenger of Allâh said, “The servant speaks words, the consequences of which he does not realise, and for which he is sent down into the depths of the Fire further than the distance between the east and the west.”[6]
The same hadîth was transmitted by at-Tirmidhî with slight variations: “The servant says something that he thinks is harmless, and for which he will be plunged into the depths of the Fire as far as seventy autumns.”[7]
Uqba ibn Amîr said: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allâh, what is our best way of surviving?’ He, may Allâh bless him and grant him peace, replied: ‘Guard your tongue, make your house suffice for sheltering your privacy, and weep for your wrong actions.’”[8]
It has been related on the authority of Sahl ibn Sa‘d that the Prophet said, “Whoever can guarantee what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I guarantee him the Garden.”[9]
It has also been related by Abu Huraira, may Allâh be pleased with him, that the Prophet, may Allâh bless him and grant him peace, said, “Let whoever believes in Allâh and the Last Day either speak good or remain silent.”[10]
Thus talking can either be good, in which case it is commendable, or bad, in which case it is harâm.
The Prophet said: “Everything the children of Adam say goes against them, except for their enjoining good and forbidding evil, and remembering Allâh, Glorious and Might is He.” This was reported by at-Tirmidhî and Ibn Mâjah on the authority of Umm Habîba, may Allah be pleased with her.[11]
Umar ibn al-Khattâb visited Abû Bakr, may Allâh be pleased with them, and found him pulling his tongue with his fingers. Umar said “Stop! may Allah forgive you!” Abû Bakr replied; “This tongue has brought me to dangerous places.”[12]
Abdullâh ibn Mas‘ûd said: “By Allâh, besides Whom no god exists, nothing deserves a long prison sentence more than my tongue.” He also used to say: “O tongue, say good and you will profit; desist from saying evil things and you will be safe; otherwise you will find only regret.”
Abu Huraira reported that Ibn al-Abbâs said: “A person will not feel greater fury or anger for any part of his body on the Day of Judgement more than what he will feel for his tongue, unless he only used it for saying or enjoining good.”
Al-Hassan said: “Whoever does not hold his tongue cannot understand his deen.”
The least harmful of a tongue’s faults is talking about whatever does not concern it. The following hadîth of the Prophet is enough to indicate the harm of this fault: “One of the merits of a person’s Islâm is his abandoning what does not concern him.”[13]
Abu Ubaida related that al-Hassan said: “One of the signs of Allâh’s abandoning a servant is His making him preoccupied with what does not concern him.”
Sahl said, “Whoever talks about what does not concern him is deprived of truthfulness.”
As we have already mentioned above, this is the least harmful of the tongue’s faults. There are far worse things, like backbiting, gossiping, obscene and misleading talk, two-faced and hypocritical talk, showing off, quarrelling, bickering, singing, lying, mockery, derision and falsehood; and there are many more faults which can affect a servant’s tongue, ruining his heart and causing him to lose both his happiness and pleasure in this life, and his success and profit in the next life. Allah is the One to Whom we turn for assistance.
Unrestrained Glances
The unrestrained glance results in the one who looks becoming attracted to what he sees, and in the imprinting of an image of what he sees in his heart. This can result in several kinds of corruption in the heart of the servant. The following are a number of them:
It has been related that the Prophet once said words to the effect: “The glance is a poisoned arrow of shaytân. Whoever lowers his gaze for Allâh, He will bestow upon him a refreshing sweetness which he will find in his heart on the day that he meets Him.”[14]
Friday, March 11, 2011
A hadiths of forgiveness
A hadiths of forgiveness please read
Bisimillah wal hamdulilah wasalatu wasalamu ala rasulilah wa ala ahlihi wa ashabihi ajmaiin
Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.''
[Abu Dawud].
Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who says: `Astaghfir ullah-alladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Haiyul-Qayyumu, wa atubu ilaihi (I seek the forgiveness of Allah, there is no true god except Allah, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting, and I turn to Him in repentance),' his sins will be forgiven even if he should have run away from the battlefield (while he was engaged in fighting for the Cause of Allah).''
[Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi and Al-Hakim (on conditions of Al-Bukhari and Muslim for accepting Hadith)].
Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: We counted Messenger's saying a hundred times during one single sitting: Rabb-ighfir li, wa tubb `alayya, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim. (My Rubb! Forgive me and pardon me. Indeed, You are the Oft-Returning with compassion and Ever Merciful.''
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].
Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who says: `Astaghfir ullah-alladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Haiyul-Qayyumu, wa atubu ilaihi (I seek the forgiveness of Allah, there is no true god except Allah, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting, and I turn to Him in repentance),his sins will be forgiven even if he should have run away from the battlefield (while he was engaged in fighting for the Cause of Allah).''
[Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi and Al-Hakim (on conditions of Al-Bukhari and Muslim for accepting Hadith)].
Shaddad bin Aus (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The best supplication for seeking forgiveness (Syed-ul-Istighfar) is to say:
`Allahumma Anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa Anta, khalaqtani wa ana `abduka, wa ana `ala `ahdika wa wa`dika mastata`tu, a`udhu bika min sharri ma sana`tu, abu'u laka bini`matika `alayya,... wa abu'u bidhanbi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Anta.
(O Allah! You are my Rubb. There is no true god except You. You have created me, and I am Your slave, and I hold to Your Covenant as far as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge the favours that You have bestowed upon me, and I confess my sins. Pardon me, for none but You has the power to pardon).
'He who supplicates in these terms during the day with firm belief in it and dies on the same day (before the evening), he will be one of the dwellers of Jannah; and if anyone supplicates in these terms during the night with firm belief in i...t and dies before the morning, he will be one of the dwellers of Jannah.''
[Al-Bukhari].
Teachings of Shaykh Abd Al-Qadir Jilani
Teachings of Shaykh Abd Al-Qadir Jilani
Bismillahi Ar-rahmani Ar-rahim.
The great Shaykh ‘Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, may Allah be well pleased with him, said in his Futuh al-Ghayb:
There are ten virtues to be practiced by those engaged in spiritual struggle and self-examination. If they keep them up and master them by Allah’s leave (Exalted is He), they will attain to noble stations.
1.The servant should not swear by Allah (Almighty and Glorious is He), whether truthfully or falsely, deliberately or absentmindedly. If he exercises this kind of self-control and trains his tongue accordingly, it will bring him to the point where he can give up swearing altogether, with or without premeditation. Once he has become accustomed to this, Allah will open a door to His lights, letting him experience the benefit thereof in his heart, and raising him in rank and strength, in his resolve and his patience, in the approbation of his brethren and the esteem of his neighbors, so that all who know him will regard him as a good example, and everyone who sees him will hold him in awe.
2.He should avoid lying, whether in jest or in earnest. If he practices this self-control and his tongue gets used to being restrained, Allah (Exalted is He) will thereupon expand his feelings and purify his mind. It will be as if he had no knowledge of lying, and when he hears it from another he will reproach and rebuke him for it within himself. If he prays for the person to be rid of it, there will be a reward for him.
3.He should beware of promising something to someone and then failing to keep his promise. He would do better to stop making promises altogether, so as to gain strength for his task and to keep his sense of purpose, since breach of promise is tantamount to lying. If he acts on this advice, the Lord will open to him the door of liberality and the degree of modesty, and he will be granted love among the truthful and higher esteem in the sight of Allah (Almighty and Glorious is He).
4.He should avoid cursing anything in the realm of creation, or hurting anything from a mere atom upward. This is one of the moral standards of the pious and the champions of truth. It yields a good result for one who observes it, in that he enjoys Allah’s protection in this world, along with the spiritual degrees He has in store for him, and He delivers him from the pitfalls of perdition, keeps him safe from people, blesses him with human compassion, and brings him near to Himself (Almighty and Glorious is He).
5.He should avoid invoking evil on any fellow creature, even one who has wronged him. He should not cut him with his tongue, nor retaliate against him by word or deed. This virtue raises one who practices it to the highest ranks. If he cultivates it, he will achieve noble status in this world and the hereafter, love and affection in the hearts of all creatures near and far, answers to his prayers, popular acclaim, and respect in this world in the hearts of all believers.
6.He should not assert that he has evidence of polytheism, unbelief or hypocrisy on the part of any member of the Muslim community [people of the Qibla]. This is closer to mercy and higher in degree, since it is perfectly in keeping with the Sunna, very far from intruding on Allah’s knowledge and from incurring Allah’s wrath, and nearer to the good pleasure and mercy of Allah (Exalted is He). This is an honorable and noble doorway to Allah (Exalted is He), through which the servant is endowed with mercy for all creatures.
7.He should refrain from contemplating sinful offences, and restrain all his limbs and organs from participating in them. Such efforts bring the quickest reward to heart and body in the present life of this world, as well as the good things Allah holds in store in the hereafter. We beg Allah to bless us all, to educate us in these virtues, and to remove our base desires from our hearts.
8.He should avoid laying a burden of his, big or small, on any fellow creature. Rather should he relieve all creatures of his burden, regardless of what he needs or does not need, for this is the height of honor for servants and of nobility for the righteous. From this he gains strength to fulfill his duty to enjoin what is good and fair and forbid what is evil and unfair. All creatures should be of equal status as far as he is concerned. When this stage is reached, Allah moves him on toward annihilation [fana’], certitude, and confidence in Him (Almighty and Glorious is He). No other is raised to the same height, yet he sees all creatures as having equal rights. This is quite certainly the cause of honor for the believers and of nobility for the righteous, and it is very close to the gate of sincerity.
9.He must stop expecting human beings to satisfy his greed, and not let himself covet what they have at their disposal. Thus he will achieve the greatest honor, peculiar enrichment, vast dominion, splendid glory, pure certitude, and frank, unequivocal trust in the Lord. This is one of the doors to confidence in Allah (Almighty and Glorious is He), one of the doors to renunciation, leading to the attainment of piety and the perfect practice of religion. It is one of the marks of those who are wholly dedicated to Allah (Almighty and Glorious is He).
10.The tenth is humility, for it is with this virtue that the servant’s residence is erected, that his station is raised high, that his honor and eminence are made perfect in the sight of Allah (Glory be to Him) and in the sight of His creatures, and that he is empowered to achieve all his worldly and otherworldly goals. This virtue is the root, branch and consummation of all virtues, whereby the servant attains to the stations of the righteous, those who are content with Allah (Exalted is He) in joy and sorrow alike. This is the perfection of piety.Humility means that the servant never meets anyone without assuming him to be more worthy than himself. He will always say: “Perhaps he is better than I in Allah’s sight, and higher in degree.” If it is someone young, he will say: “This person has not offended Allah (Exalted is He) as I have done, so he is undoubtedly better than I.” If it is someone older, he will say: “This person served Allah long before I did.” If it is someone learned, he will say: “This person has received something I have not experienced, and has acquired something I have not acquired. He knows things of which I am ignorant, and he puts his knowledge into practice.” If it is someone who is ignorant, he will say: “This person has offended Allah in ignorance, while I have offended Him knowingly. I do not know what end He has in store for me, nor what end He has in store for him.” If it should be an unbeliever, he will say: “I don’t know; perhaps he will embrace Islam and come to a good end, and maybe I shall become an unbeliever and come to a bad end.”
This is the topic of sympathy [for others] and apprehension [about oneself], the first to become familiar and the last to remain with servants of the Lord. When the servant is like this, Allah (Exalted is He) keeps him safe from disasters, and brings him as a reward to the stations of loyalty to Allah (Almighty and Glorious is He). He then belongs among the chosen ones and friends of the All-Merciful, and among the enemies of Iblis, Allah’s accursed foe.
This is the gate of mercy, with the attainment of which gate of pride is demolished and the cords of vanity are severed, and the stage of self-aggrandizement in religious and worldly matters is left behind. This is the very marrow of worshipful service, the ultimate distinction of the self-denying, and the mark of the devout. There is nothing more admirable than this.
The servant should now prevent his tongue from discussing human beings and matters of no importance, otherwise he will accomplish nothing. Malice, pride and spite must leave his heart wherever he finds himself, his tongue should be the same in private as in public, his private and public wishes should be identical, and so should his words. All people should be as one to him in respect of sincere advice. He should not be one of those counselors who speak ill of one of Allah’s creatures, or condemn him for some action, nor should it please him to be told of someone’s faults. This vice is the bane of Allah’s servants, the ruin of the devout and the destruction of the pious, except for those whom Allah (Exalted is He) helps by keeping them safe in tongue and heart through His mercy, His grace and His beneficence.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Social Justice and the Khawarij=by Abu Iyad Amjad Rafiq
Allah's Messenger sallahu alayhi wa salam said: There will come leaders who will not follow my guidance and will not follow my Sunnah. There will be amongst them men who have the hearts of devils in the bodies of humans. He (Hudhayfullah) asked: What should I Do O Messenger of Allah if I reach that? He replied, "You should hear and obey the ruler even if he flogs your back and takes your wealth, then still hear and obey" Muslim" (Eng tran. 3/1029/no4554) SAHIH MUSLIM Book 20, Number 4554
Alluding to the hadith of Ibn 'Abbaas, radiallaahu 'anhummaa, who said: Allaah's Messenger said,"He who sees from his ruler something he dislikes, let him be patient with him, for he who splits away from the Jamaa'ah by a handspan and then ...dies, dies a death of Jaahiliyyah" and in a narration, "then he has thrown off the yoke of Islaam from his neck." Reported by al-Bukhaaree
It was asked (by those present): Shouldn't we overthrow them with the help of the sword? He said: No, as long as they establish prayer among you. If you then find anything detestable in them. You should hate their administration, but do not withdraw yourselves from their obedience.[Sahih Muslim No. 4573-(The Book on Government
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Shaykh Saleem Dhorat - Easy Path to Taqwa
Shaykh Saleem Dhorat is a world reknown scholar and Shaykhul Hadeeth and founder of Islamic Dawah Academy, Leicester. His speeches have motivated and inspired many to change their lifestyles to one which is according to the instructions of Allah Ta'aala.
Having a good opinion of your Muslim brother by Sheikh Haroon Hanif al-M...
Shaykh Haroon Hanif studied Arabic for one year in France. Thereafter he returned to Liverpool and studied for over 10 years under the tutelage of Shaykh Siraj al-Deen. In 2007 he travelled to Syria to further his education where his teachers include Shaykh Muhammad Jum'ah, Shaykh
Muhammad Derwesh and Shaykh Anas al-Hibri, Shaykh Samir an Nass.
Shaykh Saleem Dhorat - Easy Path to Taqwa
Hazrat is a world reknown scholar and Shaykhul Hadeeth and founder of Islamic Dawah Academy, Leicester. His speeches have motivated and inspired many to change their lifestyles to one which is according to the instructions of Allah Ta'aala.
Shaykh Falaah ibn Ismail Mandakar-Our attitude towards the Sahabah
Our attitude towards the Sahabah should be that of love, respect, peace and purity of our hearts and tongues. Allah has described this in His saying:
"And those who come after them say: 'Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith, and put not in our hearts any hatred against those who have believed.'" [59:10]
And the Prophet (saws) said, "The sign of faith is love of the Ansar and the sign of hypocrisy is the hatred of Ansar" [al-Bukharee, Muslim].
Why should we not be thankful to those who believed in the Prophet, assisted him, strove with their lives and wealth to make the Word of Allah supreme, preserved and transmitted to us our Religion? Who is more deserving that we pray for them and speak of them in the best manner and think of them with the best thoughts?
We should therefore mention their virtues and remain silent about any mistakes they made and about anything that occurred between them, as the Prophet (saws) advised us:
"When my Companions are mentioned then withhold" [Saheeh, at-Tabaranee].
And he also said, "Do not abuse my Companions, for if any of you were to spend gold equal to (mountain of) Uhud in charity, it would not equal a handful of one of them or even half of that" [al-Bukharee, Muslim].
And he said, "Whoever abuses my Companions, upon them is the curse of Allah, the angels and all the people" [Saheeh, At-Tabaranee].
Muslim scholars have also been very strict in regard to the issue of speaking and thinking mistrustfully of the Sahaba. Imam Malik said that someone who finds in himself an ill-feeling or anger "ghaiDH" about the Companions is a kafir because Allah (s.w.t.) says "li-yagheeDHa bihim ul kuffar" - that He may enrage the disbelievers with them, i.e. the Sahaba [48:29]. And the `Ulama' also say if the Companions of the Prophet (saws) were disbelievers, dishonest or betrayed the Prophet, then the whole religion would be undermined. Because how do we know what the Prophet (saws) said, if the Companions of the Prophet (saws) were not honest and truthful? We cannot be sure. And this also applies to the Qur'an, as we received the Qur'an through the Sahaba as well. Indeed, they were truthful and sincere, as Allah described them:
"Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah and showed not their backs to the disbelievers, of them some have fulfilled their obligations and some of them are still waiting, but they never changed (i.e. they never proved treacherous to their covenant which they concluded with Allah) in the least." [33:23]
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