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ALLAH CONCIOUS OR FOOD CONCIOUS – IT IS RAMADHAN / RAMADHAN FULL OF (IBAADAAH) OR DELICACIES
ALLAH CONCIOUS OR FOOD CONCIOUS – IT IS RAMADHAN / RAMADHAN FULL OF (IBAADAAH) OR DELICACIES
By ARIF MOHAMMED
My school teacher who is a Muslim mailed me few weeks ago and asked me for recipes to be prepared during Ramadhan. Her condition was that the recipes that I give should have the ingredients which are easily available in the local market and should be easy to prepare. And the best part was she wanted to have atleast 40-50 recipes out of which she can make one per day the whole month. And she wanted to have a mix of Continental, Italian, Chinese etc.
There is a hadeeth which comes to my mind..
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The child of Adam fills no vessel worse than his stomach. Sufficient for the child of Adam are a few morsels to keep his back straight. If he must eat more, then a third should be for his food, a third for his drink, and a third left for air.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhî (2380) and Musnad Ahmad (17186) and authenticated by al-Albânî in Sahîh al-Jâmi`
I wondered during Ifthaar when we have been eating till we feel that our stomachs are like big baloons which may burst with a prick of a pin. Do you think that this is what Ramadhan is for.
But Unfortunately there are families amongst our ummah, which does not take into account any of the things mentioned above. The burden that the mothers and the sisters take during this month is really uncalled for. Most of the time they are in Kitchen, preparing either Abba’s favourite Bhajia , Bhai’s dahi kadi or Sonu’s favourite dish. And they also have their favourites but they sacrifice that for the last that if they have time then they make it for themselves. Spending most of the time in Kitchen is not an easy task to do at all. They wake up before everybody atleast 2 hours before Fajr, may be they pray few rakaa’s and they cook for family, whereas the whole family can pray during that time, how better would it be, if mothers can manage to cook what is required for all and not prepare special for each member and rest of the time she can pray and do her (Reading Quran, Tasbeeh, Salaah) But many homes, sorry to say have kept the Quran wrapped during Ramadhan and they take it out only for Jaagne ki raat/ Shabe baarat.
Further strenous job for mothers and sisters is to prepare for ifthaar.. Ya Allah.. They start just after praying Dhuhr Salaah.. Either pre-preparation for Kheema, Aloo Chole, Puri Bhaji,Ragda, Bhajia, Samosa, Kababs etc or they may start with cutting the vegetables for making some Curry/ Dal/ Kheer/Khichda/Mirch ki Salan etc.. or May be Biryani, Pulao, Khichdi etc.. When you ask them they say sabne roza rakha hain toh khaayenge na..Yes we are fasting, but these many items are not going to make you more healthy any which ways as the whole day you are fasting and you eat these many items all at one time which makes it very difficult to digest.. that is the reason why you see just after 2 fasts ,people queueing at the clinics..The best way to break fast (ifthaar) is to eat dates, few fruits and drink Water and rush to pray Maghrib with Jamaat. Many don’t go to pray maghrib with Jamaat coz of one glass of Kheer/Falooda.. but no mujhe yeh chahiye hi chahiye..(I want it at any cost) then Maa ki Mamta..Glass bhar ke pee lee...
Praying Salaah with Jamaat is more important. Falooda/ Kheer can wait, but if you miss jamaat then, that’s gone. After you have come back from Salaah, then may be you can have something but you have been keeping your stomach empty since morning, so don’t over eat, try to eat less because you have to go to sleep and it takes atleast two hours minimum from the time you have put food onto your mouth. Mothers are more or less busy cooking cooking cooking and cooking… This is how Ramadhan goes for them.. Brothers should understand and also it is the duty of the mothers where they should advise and try to plan out things which will make it easy for them to give time for Resting/Ibaadaah etc. Ramadhan can make you get rid of all the accumulated waste which are detrimental to health. Ramadhan can strengthen your body and cure many diseases. But Farmaaish(requests) make it impossible for these things to happen.These are just few health benefits there are several other benefits of Fasting which has Rewards in Akhiraah and also in this duniya you can gain in more resistance to diseases, become more healthy..etc..
The main objective of Ramadhan is to reform and purify ourselves, our bodies, our minds, our hearts through praying, fasting, doing dhikr and remember Allah, Thank him for blessing you with an oppportunity I.e Ramadhan. It is not enough not to eat, not to drink : to fast is to rediscover a philosophy of life that demands constant effort to improve, and to reconcile ourselves with the values and the objectives we have set for our lives. To fast is to rediscover the meaning of mercy (rahmah) and compassion of Allah(swt), starting with our own selves.
O MOTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE KITCHEN.. Prophet (pbuh) sad: When Ramadhan starts, the door of heaven are opened, and the doors of hell are closed and the devils are chained up(bukhari). More than cooking the favourite dishes for your family, it is also your right to attain Taqwaah, this Holy Month of Ramadhan…Please don’t spend much time in kitchen..Recite more and more of the Quran, try to understand it and implement in your life, Stand the night for Salaah, Ask for forgiveness from Allah for your sins, Make Dua for you, your family, your society, the whole muslim Ummah.
May Allah give grant us with his mercy to make most out of this Ramadhan…Jazak Allahu Khairan for reading.Please leave your comments and suggestions at dawah_thebestcall@yahoo.in
ARE YOU ENRICHING YOUR ROOH OR YOUR BODY THIS RAMADHAN?
ARE YOU ENRICHING YOUR ROOH OR YOUR BODY THIS RAMADHAN?
Several times have we made this promise that this ramadhan I will fast all throughout the month and also the six fasts after Eid day, I will pray each night this month, I will do this and I will do that. But at the end of the month, are we sure about whether did we actually complete or fulfill those promises that we made. The answer for many of us could be:
yes I did but not satisfied,
Yes I did but I missed few of XYZ things,
No I didn’t.
Rarely do we get the reply as a complete Yes, wherein you are 100% sure that all the parameters where in place.
Let us read this ayat from the Quran from Surah Araf: Verse 172 which says:-
When thy Lord drew forth from the Children of Adam - from their loins - their descendants, and made them testify concerning themselves, (saying): "Am I not your Lord (who cherishes and sustains you)?"- They said: "Yea! We do testify!"
There was a gathering of all the rooh’s, that we all have within ourselves where Allah asks “ Alastu bi rabbikum” and we all answered “balaa shahidna”.The Rooh that we have knows Allah. It has already spoken to him and has given a covenant in the above verse.
Now, This Rooh is blown into our body and when we are born the Rooh comes out with the body.
So, we have the Rooh and the Body. Both have needs.
Body has needs: Food, Protection, it has a need to beautify itself, does things to comfort itself, various needs and desires.
Rooh has needs: It needs the tranquility by you praising Allah, doing righteous deeds, following the commands of Allah and all that he has declared as Halaal. As Allah says in Surah Raad:Verse 28 that Truly in the rememberance of Allah, do hearts find peace.
When it is Ramadhan, we are getting an opportunity from Allah(swt) to increase our Taqwa by feeding our Rooh and not feeding our needs of our body.
Allah says: O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may achieve Taqwa( Surah Baqarah).
We have not been so serious with the needs of the Rooh for other months, so it is like a training programme wherein you control yourself ( hunger, speech, thirst, intimacy and many other things which are not allowed when you are fasting). Allah says that if we fast then we can attain taqwa.
When it comes to standing the night, Allah says in Surah Zariyat: verse 17 that “ They were in the habit of sleeping but little by night”.
Please read this verse carefully and also read from the Glorious Quran the verses before and after this verse. You should be standing at night even in other days to attain Jannah as Allah says that Jannati’s are those who slept less at night. Coming back to Ramadhan, There is also a hadeeth where prophet (pbuh) says that whoever stands and prays the nights in Ramadhan with perfect faith and seeking reward, all his past sins are forgiven(Bukhari).
And think for a while, how much are we in pace with the commands of Allah and His Messenger(pbuh) and How much have we prepared for Jannah. Ramadhan is an opportunity which Allah has bestowed with where we can change our habits and try to get more and more closer to Allah, Alhumdulilaah. We cant say we will be in this world next Ramadan.
Before I end let me warn you by telling you why did Allah take a promise from all our Rooh. Allah gives the answer in the same verse of Surah Araf.. This we did , lest you mankind should say on the day of Resurrection, "Indeed, we were of this unaware". Our Rooh will not be able to say on the day of judgement: Inna kunna a’n hadha gafileen, because Rooh already knows Allah and it had a conversation with Allah.
Are we making use of this Ramadhan to enrich our Rooh or are we are still the same as we were enriching our Body?
The Unforgettable Experience [Umrah] By Brother Fahad Nisar Rana
The Unforgettable Experience [Umrah] By Brother Fahad Nisar Rana
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| Me during the journey. |
Ihram - The state in which a Muslim enters in order to perform Umrah or Hajj. This also comes with certain obligations.
By Brother Fahad Nisar Rana
The Unforgettable Experience begins here:-
Planning and buzzing had started long before Ramadan that there's opportunity for Umrah this summer. We had some plans for visiting our family in Pakistan, which is where I originate from, however, with Umrah on our minds, the visit to Pakistan was postponed. After all the extremely busy, hectic and sometimes tough days of the academic year, the news of Umrah was simply great. I had done my Umrah several times before, each time it was better and more unique, and gave us something more beautiful to discover and explore, so I was greatly looking forward to it after I was done with my International GCSE exams and had wrapped up the academic year to go on a pure summer free from any usual tensions.
The excitement grew as the plan for Umrah was finalised and we gave our passports in for Umrah visa. After the visas were approved, the only wait was for some of my summer programmes I was attending to be over with.
Eventually, we started packing in the first week of August and Ramadan (as the dates go together this year) and started preparing our car, a Toyota Land Cruiser 100, for Umrah. We folded the back seats, making as much space for two premium bunk beds. We floored the back of the car with comforters and added pillows and all sorts of accessories including mobile chargers and modulators to keep our gadgets alive during the journey.
On the 5th of August, in the afternoon (Asr time), we set off for our grand voyage to Saudi Arabia with my dad driving. We stopped briefly at the Saudi border for customs, checks and usual proceedings. There is usually no waiting at the Qatari border. As we drove into Saudi Arabia, it was sunset (Maghreb) and time to close the 5th fast, for which we briefly stopped, otherwise we drove through the night, only stopping for prayers, Suhoor (dawn, the meal before fasting) etc.
My dad had made the smart decision to travel through the night and early morning hours as we won't be fasting and the low temperature would make it easier for us and the car, with this decision we avoided the extreme desert temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius, where a vehicle can heat up and break down.This allowed us to cover a lot of distance without any problems and we crossed the city of Hofuf and some small towns through the night. We had our Suhoor at an amazingly delicious Pakistani restaurant. After dawn prayers (Fajr), we set off again through the dark, I couldn't sleep until sunrise and I watched the Arabian sun rise beautifully through the sunroof of our car. I slept most of the time or was busy with discussions with my brother Abdullah, who engages in extremely healthy discussions and adds humourous spices every now and then. We kept on travelling until around 10 am, when my dad took a break to wear off the little fatigue that had overcome him.
We set off again, stopping more this time as the heat was overwhelming and we had to pray etc. I can tell you that fasting and driving in extreme desert heat is a challenge, but my dad took it on and we made it across 600 kilometres into the historic city of Taif with its amazing mountains and beautiful landscape.
At Taif, we refreshed ourselves, and prayed Dhuhr (noon prayers) and made the intention of performing the Umrah by entering into Ihram. After the Ihram, we keep reciting Talbiyah repeatedly (a prayer that declares that the pilgrims intend to perform the pilgrimage only for the glory of Allah). We set off for Makkah, home to the holiest site of the Muslim world on earth, the Masjid Ul Haram Me and my brother Abdullah in Ihram at Taif.
(Grand Mosque) which Abraham built. Me and my brother Abdullah in Ihram at Taif.
We witnessed the breathtaking views from the mountains. The road to Makkah from Taif is in complete descent for a long distance, so we twisted and turned around mountains, crossed some peaks and were impressed by the monkeys that inhabit the less steep mountains. These monkeys even come up to the road to take food from passers-by. My sister Aisha, who is just turned 6, was very delighted with them, she'd often throw them some bread or bananas and then she'd laugh seeing them peel bananas the same way humans do.
Makkah al Mukarramah:-
We reached Makkah al Mukarramah (the Arabic name which translates into "Makkah the honoured"), around Maghreb time on the 7th of August. The city greeted us with its livelihood and mountains. Makkah is located in the province of Makkah, which is in the historic Hejaz region, which was a separate Kingdom during the rule of the Ottoman Empire.
The hotel we got was located in the Al Roadah area, which isn't too far from the Masjid Ul Haram (Grand Mosque). The name was "Al Zahra Flower" and even though it was a Saudi hotel, the majority of its residents were Turkish and Iranian, which was great as I'm greatly interested in diverse cultures. They had a direct bus route to the Grand Mosque.
We were stopped at the beginning and we had to park our car at a massive car parking just for pilgrims and visitors which was in the beginning of the Makkah. This was to prevent traffic jams and accidents in the city. The Saudi Government had already announced that around 5 million pilgrims were expected this Ramadan, so plans had to be made and imposed.
After reaching our hotel, we closed our fast and prayed Maghreb, then we rested for a while and then set off for the Haram (Masjid Ul Haram). In around 10 minutes, we were walking towards its gates. The breathtaking view of the Mosque's minarets and the Royal Makkah Clock Tower (on it rests the highest & biggest clock in the world) certainly caught our breath. We were in Ihram so we were reciting the Talbiyah repeatedly:-
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لاَ شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ لاَشَرِيْكَ لَكَ
Translation:-
Here I am at Thy service O Lord, here I am. Here I am at Thy service and Thou hast no partners. Thine alone is All Praise and All Bounty, and Thine alone is The Sovereignty. Thou hast no partners.
As we entered the Masjid Ul Haram, we could see that the mosque was packed with people, after all, what a blessing it is to be there in the Holy Month of Ramadan ! We kept going on and crossed the pathway leading into the central courtyard of the Haram, which houses the Ka'aba, the direction of prayer for the Muslim world and also the place around which, the pilgrims performing Hajj or Umrah circulate.
Upon looking at the Ka'aba, my heart melted and I felt the glory of faith, the glory of God, Allah. Prayers poured out of the lips and hands rose up in prayer to Allah. It truly was the best spot to be on earth. It was a gifted sight, looking at the Ka'aba which Adam, the first human marked out before the beginning of human race, and Abraham (Ibrahim), with the help of his son Ishmael (Ismail) built for Muslims from all of the world so that they may come and praise their Lord, the one and only, the Lord of the Heavens and of the Earth, Allah.
We prayed Isha (nightfall prayers) and then started our Umrah as the Imam lead the Taraweeh prayer. The 1st step is to circulate the Ka'aba 7 times, known as Tawaaf. It is Sunnah (the way of the Prophet PBUH) to jog slightly in the first three rounds if possible. The Tawaaf begins at the point where the Black Stone (Hajr al Aswad) is placed. Any sort of supplication or prayers can be recited while circulating the Ka'aba as long as they are allowed. We completed our Tawaaf with one final Du'a (prayer or supplication to Allah) and with the offering of two Raka'hs (cycles of prayer) and then headed to the Massa, which is the area which hosts the Safa and Marwah mountains. It was amazing seeing the mountains, even though they are now covered and are seperated.
Near them, it said in Arabic :-
Behold! Safa and Marwah are among the Symbols of Allah. So if those who visit the House in the Season or at other times, should compass them round, it is no sin in them. And if any one obeyeth his own impulse to good - be sure that Allah is He Who recogniseth and knoweth.
—Quran 2:158.
This is where Ibrahim (Abraham) was commanded by God to leave his wife Hagar (Hajar) and their infant son Ishmael (Ismael) alone in the desert, with only basic resources, to test their faith.
The place was between Al-Safa and Al-Marwah. When they ran out of resources, Hagar went in search of help or water. To make her search quicker, she went alone, leaving Ishmael on the ground. She first climbed the nearest hill, Al-Safa, to look over the surrounding area but saw nothing, she then went to the other hill, Al-Marwah, to look around. While Hagar was on either hillside, she was able to see Ismael and know he was safe.
However, when she was in the valley between the hills she was unable to see her son. Thus she'd run while in the valley between the hills and walk at a normal pace on the hillsides.
Hagar travelled back and forth between the hills seven times in the scorching heat before she returned to Ismael. When she arrived, she found that water had sprouted from the place where Ishmael had been kicking at the sand with his feet. This spring is now known as the Zam Zam Well. It was granted from God to reward Hagar.
Performing the Sa'ee is the 2nd step, and it serves to commemorate Hagar's search for water and Allah's mercy in answering prayers. After we were done with the Sa'ee, it was time for the last step, which is to shave or shorten the hair (for men) or to cut a part of it (for women). This discharges the pilgrim from any obligations during the Ihram and we can now say that the Umrah is complete.
I chose to shave my head whereas my brother went for trimming and my dad went for shortening. My mom simply cut a portion off her hair. Some people often do it in the Massa itself, mostly women, whereas the men go to the piazza outside to barbers who charge around 10-15 SAR (Saudi Arabian Riyals) for a shave of the head.
After having done the Umrah, we headed back to the hotel and slept till the fatigue wore off. Then we woke up the next day to spend most of our time in the Haram. In the next days that we stayed in Makkah, we spent the majority of our time in the Grand Mosque, only coming out to sleep at the hotel at night or for meals at the piazza.
The atmosphere inside the Masjid Ul Haram was amazing. You don't take any meals inside, you simply take up a good place after Asr (noon) prayers and recite the Quran, often available with multilingual translations, or you can take a short nap comfortably in the mosque itself. You just wake up around Maghreb (sunset) and prepare for closing the fast. You make prayers and Du'a, while tea, honey, bread, dates, Zam Zam water, juice etc. is served for you to Iftar with ! Even though there are millions at one place, everyone is cooperative and will willingly help others. People there often seem to sacrifice their needs for others, which is a brilliant sense of unity and brotherhood.
Another great thing about the Grand Mosque is the Zam Zam water, which comes from the Zam Zam well, it is pumped to a side of the Mosque and is available for pilgrims and visitors to drink throughout the Mosque by water dispensers. Zam Zam is miraculous, especially by the fact that it comes from a well which has never exhausted over the span of centuries, despite its water being used by millions.
On the 3rd day, I even managed to kiss the Black Stone, which is Sunnah. Despite the rush and usually immense pushing at the Black Stone, I did it. Otherwise I simply prayed all I had in mind, all my desires and for all those in problems and for everyone in general. I often went up to the door of the Ka'aba and with my hands on it, I cried as I prayed to Allah, for there's no place better than praying on the Ka'aba in the Grand Mosque. Each time I did this, I felt more peaceful, more empowered, strengthened and confident.
I met people of so many cultures, from Britons to Malays, from Pakistanis to Australians, from Africans to Arabs and people from all sorts of cultures, diversities and backgrounds. There was always a lot to learn in such an atmosphere. I discovered cultural similarities with Iranians and Turks, discussed my culture with Saudis and Omanis and learnt about the Yemeni tribes, there was a lot of other stuff which I discovered and was impressed by it.
We toured around the city, often going to piazzas and malls. The Makkah Hilton Towers, which are just outside the Grand Mosque were our main venue for meals and shopping. Before departing from Makkah, we also managed to take a taste of the very famous Al Baik. It's famous for its chicken, which in my opinion, tastes better than any other crispy chicken eaterie out there.
Makkah is cosmopolitan and is one of the most diverse cities in the world.
I also prayed the Jumu'ah (Friday prayers) in the Masjid Ul Haram, we had to go inside the mosque at around 10 am and wait. This was due to the massive number of people that come to Makkah on weekends which increases the rush in the mosque.
We set off for Madinah after staying for a week in Makkah. There were tears and soft feelings as we had established a strong spiritual bond with Makkah by then. Despite the crowd and everything, I'd say the stay in Makkah was the best thing that happened to me this year. I felt better than ever before, I had prayed sincerely with my heart, which was the best satisfaction.
Madinah is around 339 kilometres North of Makkah. We set off after Asr prayers and travelled through the night.
Madinah al Munawwarah:-
We reached Madinah al Munawwarah (the Arabic name which translates into "The Radiant City") around 9 am in the morning. The hotel we stayed in was pretty good again. It was named "Wasel Al Reem". It was at a 5 minute walking distance from the Mosque. We slept for some hours and then went into the Masjid Ul Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque).
Upon entering the Mosque, we prayed to Allah to send His peace and blessings on the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Let me tell you something about the hospitality that we received in both the Holy Cities. We had just entered the gates, when a man came up to my dad and shook his hand, now the first thing I thought was that he's security or something, but he simply took my dad's hand, smiled back to us and took us all to a place in the mosque where preparations for closing the fast were going on. We simply took our place and thanked him. They were offering such warm smiles and generosity to everyone in the Mosque which was amazing.
Upon the Maghreb call to prayer, we closed our fast, taking in French bread, yoghurt, Zam Zam water, juice and dates etc. Believe me, both in Makkah and Madinah, what you eat in the Mosques at the time of closing the fast fills you up, its like you had supreme dinner !
After praying Maghreb we headed to the heart of the mosque which houses a very special but small area named ar-Riaz-ul-Jannah, which extends from the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s tomb (Ar Rawdah) to his pulpit. Pilgrims attempt to visit and pray in Riaz-ul-Jannah, for there is a tradition that supplications and prayers uttered here are never rejected. Entrance into Riaz-ul-Jannah is not always possible as only a few hundred people can be accommodated . Ar-Rawdah has two small gateways manned by Saudi security. The current marble pulpit was constructed by the Ottomans. The original pulpit was much smaller than the current one, and constructed of palm tree wood, not marble. Ar-Riaz-ul-Jannah is considered part of Jannah (Heaven or Paradise) and is marked with green carpets, which separate the area from the rest of the mosque which is carpeted in red.
We also saw the place where the Muezzin (deliverer of the call to prayer) gives the Adhan (Call to prayer). This is also the place where Bilal al Habshi (R.A) used to deliver the Adhan. It was beautiful seeing it. Bilal al Habshi (R.A) also gave the Adhan when he climbed on the Ka'aba in Makkah upon the peaceful conquest of Makkah.
So we entered the Rawdah to visit the grave of the Prophet (known as Ziyarah) and increased the recitation of supplications. The graves of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, Abu Bakr (R.A) and Umar (R.A) are right on the left side. The men can look through to the graves whereas the women can't as they have a different passage.
The graves are where the Prophet's house used to be, so we can say that he is buried in his house along with Abu Bakr (R.A) and Umar (R.A), the first Caliphs of Islam after the Prophet.
We looked to the left and there it marked the place where the Prophet Muhammad PBUH was buried, we could look inside and see the grave, covered in green. Pictures however, weren't allowed. A problem that people pose there is that they pray to the Prophet to ask on Allah to grant them their wishes, which is Haraam (forbidden) and is Bid'ah (innovation) in Islam. All sorts of Bi'dah and innovation in Islam should be rejected, so the Saudi security there often stop people from raising their hands in prayer. I greeted the Prophet, then moving slightly to the right, greeted Abu Bakr (R.A) and then moving further to the right, greeted Umar (R.A) and passed out of the mosque, this completes the Ziyarah (visiting the Prophet).
During our days in Medinah I explored more of the Masjid Ul Nabawi, its libraries and its rooftops, prayed Taraweeh and daily prayers and recited the Quran. Medinah was amazing, after all it was where Islam flourished in its early years. Medinah is historically and culturally important for the Muslim world.
I tried not to go to the malls, but I still ended up passing through the massive "Anwar Al Madinah" mall outside the mosque. The marketplace around the mosque is amazingly cosmopolitan, with all sorts of restaurants and clothing shops from all over the world.
We also visited the Al Baqi' cemetery where the graves of the family members of the Prophet and his companions including Uthman ibn Affan (R.A) are buried. We prayed for them and then we moved out. There are no names or marks on the graves which makes it hard to figure out who is where, however this is important as it prevents any Bid'ah from arising and also from people doing all sorts of weird things.
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| May Allah accept our Umrah, all our Du'as and prayers, Ameen. |
There's a myth very popular these days about the Wadi Jinn (Valley of the Ghosts) which is originally named the Baydah Valley. It is said that it is inhabited by spirits from ancient times, it is also said that vehicles and water move towards Medinah. I was very skeptical so we went to the valley and though there wasn't much of the "ghostly effect", I was surprised to see the mountains with peculiar peaks and some with holes in them. Perhaps, this could be a place which ghosts inhabit, however you don't physically feel any such thing. Our car did move towards Medinah despite the engine being switched off and the transmission being on neutral, however on asking the locals, it's a magnetic effect due to the geography of the valley.
We packed up for the journey back home to Qatar on the 15th of August. This was it, we were leaving the Holy Cities, there was sadness of the departure but then there was the happiness and satisfaction of having experienced the pleasure of performing Umrah, praying in the Holy Mosques and visiting the Prophet PBUH along with exploring and discovering the historical spots in both the cities.
It was an amazing experience, one that will be remembered, one that has humbled me and has made me better than I was. Thinking of it softens me, and the desire to go there inhabits me. I hope I'll be more successful in practicing Islam, the most beautiful faith in the world and I'm sure I'm better than before.
I'm a new Fahad, one who longs to go back there every single day, one who wishes to see the livelihood again, one who wishes to pray on the Ka'aba again with tears flowing from his eyes. I hope I get the opportunity and the chance soon again.
May Allah accept our Umrah, all our Du'as and prayers, Ameen.
I'm all thankful to Allah for granting me the wonderful opportunity and I pray to him to grant you all reading this and to all the Muslims over the world the opportunity to visit the Holy Cities and praise your Lord, Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful, Ameen.
Now back home in Doha, Qatar since the 17th of August.
10 Easy tips to a Productive Eid!
10 Easy tips to a Productive Eid!
by ProductiveMuslim
We didn’t want to leave you hanging after Ramadan with no productivity tips, so here are 10 tips to have a Productive Eid!
1. TAKBIR!
Keep reciting the Eid Takbir as much as you can wherever you go from the maghreb of the last day of Ramadan till the Eid Prayer! Recite the takbeer in the car, in the shopping malls, at home! Revive this Sunnah and truly feel the greatness of Islam.
2. Prepare your Eid outfits early!
Maybe too late now but I hope you bought all your Eid clothes BEFORE Ramadan started! If not, don’t panic, try to find something reasonable in your wardrobe and don’t stress yourself with late night shopping on the night before Eid.
If you’ve bought your Eid clothes early, then prepare it the night before and place everything you need in one place (last thing you need is the early morning rush before Eid prayer and forgetting where you’ve put your new shoes!)
3. Follow the Sunnah before the Eid Prayer
The following acts are prescribed as Sunnah at the beginning of the day of ‘Eid-ul-Fitr before proceeding to the Eid prayer:
1. Take a bath.
2. Put on your best available clothes.
3. Wear perfume (for the men).
4. Eat a sweet food, preferably dates, before the Eid prayer.
5. Recite the following Takbir while going to the ‘Eid prayer:
Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La Ilaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahi Alhamd (Eid Takbir)
4. Increase your supplications
On this blessed day, ensure you make dua that Allah accepts all your good deeds and grants you another Ramadan. Thank Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta’la) for blessing us with good food, clothes, families/friends, and safety. Also don’t forget the Ummah in your prayers; pray for Palestine, for the victims of natural disaster anywhere, and all those suffering in our Ummah.
5. Take a different route to/from the mosque
In a narration the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to take a different route on his way back from the Eid prayer. Changing lanes gives you the chance to spread the greetings of Salam to different people. There’s also a subtle meaning here when you come back with a different route; you’re coming back home after Eid a changed and better person inshaAllah.
6. Take a day off!
Yes, I am talking to the workaholics here. Eid is Eid, take a day off, you won’t get fired! (I hope :P). Best advice is to book your day off in advance. Explain to your employers that Eid is as important to you as Christmas (or any other festival they like) is to them. However, we don’t want to be accused of being unproductive nor all the Muslim staff going awol, so ask early, and the employer can arrange staff replacement or reduce your hours on the day inshaAllah.
7. Visit friends/neigbours/relatives
This is a great part of Eid. But first a few forgotten etiquettes:
1. Call before you visit (you don’t want to visit and find them all sleeping!)
2. Take a Gift (no matter how small) especially for the children.
3. Invite them to yours as well (they’ve played host, now it’s your turn!).
For those who have made amends and established broken family relations during Ramadan, Eid is your opportunity to strengthen these new ties inshaAllah, so don’t miss out!
Also, for relatives living far, make sure you prepare a call list and call them one by one with Skype or international phone cards, they’d really appreciate your call.
8. Eat moderately
This is a big one to look after. We almost ruin our diets in the space of one day with Eid food. I know it’s hard, but try to limit the amount of food you have and stick to regular meals on the day. To help you, think ahead and the pains you’ll have by over-indulging during Eid day. You don’t want an Eid with a stomach ache now do you?
9. Stick to the good deeds
This is super important, and it’ll make sure that you continue with your good deeds after Ramadan inshaAllah. Make sure you stick to the good deeds after Eid from day 1; so Salah on time, Hijab on (if you’re new to Hijab), reading few pages of Quran..etc. You want to build these good deeds into your daily habit and get them to be part of your new you from day 1. If you let go on Eid day, it’ll be harder to pick them up again on the 2nd or 3rd day of Eid.
10. Exchange Gifts/Make Cards
Exchange gifts amongst family/friends and relatives, this can be small perfumes to beneficial household items. For family/friends that are far off from you, send a handwritten Eid card via post (instead of really boring E-Cards). Here are simple tips how kids can make gifts for family/ friends.
For Kids: How to make an easy Eid Card and Eid Mubarak Bookmarks. Frugal Card making from Happy Muslimah and more tips
Hope you like the above! Have a happy and productive Eid!
MORE THAN EIGHTY WAYS TO MAKE DA‘WAH
MORE THAN EIGHTY WAYS TO MAKE DA‘WAH
Written by Dr. Bilal Philips
All praise is due to Allaah who expressed the highest praise for the “caller” to his religion saying: “And who is better in speech than one who calls to Allaah and works righteousness and says: ‘Surely I am of the Muslims.’ ” (41: 33). And may Allaah’s peace and blessings be on Prophet Muhammad, the role model, who said: “Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to that of one who follows it.”
Muslims know that Allaah is the one who honored them with the religion of Islaam and made them responsible for fulfilling the trust of spreading it. Furthermore, they know that they will be asked about this responsibility, as Allaah says: “This is a reminder to you and your people and you will be asked (questioned).” (43: 44) They also know that if they fulfill this trust and become a reason for the guidance of others to Almighty Allaah, they will receive a reward greater than they can possibly imagine, as the Almighty said: “Say: Let them rejoice in Allaah’s grace and mercy, for it is better than what they accumulate.” (10: 58) And the Prophet (pbuh) said, “For Allaah to guide someone by your hand is better for you than anything this world contains.”
It is from Allaah’s grace upon us in these times that there are many ways to give da‘wah (calling to Islaam) and sufficient opportunities for everyone to participate and benefit from its great rewards. One who calls to Islaam is obliged to choose the most suitable way for those whom he or she calls. Furthermore, the caller has to vary these methods according to the particular circumstances he finds himself in, as Prophet Noah and the prophets before him did.
The responsibility of the caller is to be aware of the various forms of invitation in order to facilitate his work. The caller should also direct his invitation to everyone, including his immediate family, relatives, servants, guests, neighbors, colleagues and his friends. He should also be aware of the various locations where the invitation can be given like mosques, prayer halls, schools, hospitals, prisons, parks, beaches and recreational areas, Hajj tents, hotels, residences, airports, bus stations, banquet halls, shopping centers, market places, barbershops, public buses, offices, lunch rooms, cafeterias, and restaurants. Places where new comers to the country frequent such as passport offices, duty free shopping areas, immigration offices, post offices, traffic police offices, police stations, tourist bureau, information counters in the various governmental departments and embassies.
Cooperation in da‘wah is also important as there are many others striving to give the invitation whose skills and experience may benefit you and yours may benefit them. Learning from their experiences will help you to be more creative and upgrade your knowledge and da‘wah skills. Consequently, the caller should eagerly encourage others to collaborate with others in da‘wah and to give their utmost in serving the religion, whether they are from his family or not. Futhermore, he or she should utilize a variety of da‘wah materials and advertisements to recruit others to this noble cause by jointly printing books, pamphlets, and brochures, as well as copying tapes, CDs, video tapes, etc. and distributing them as widely as possible within his or her circle of friends as well as outside of the circle.
Since people are often at a loss as to how they should go about giving da‘wah, and use their ignorance as an excuse not to do anything, the following list of more than eighty suggestions have been compiled from among the many possible ways to give da‘wah in order to make the way easier:
At Home:
1. Household library. Prepare a collection of books, magazines and tapes according to what is suitable for the various age groups (with consideration of what are suitable for all the members of the family).
2. Posters. Make a bulletin board for the home on which announcements for Islaamic lectures and events can be posted in order to remind the family of important events and lectures.
3. Family lessons. Read from a book, listen to a tape or memorize a portion from the Qur’aan and hadeeth together as a group.
4. Family Competitions. Engage family members in Islaamic competitions and maybe the prize is writing the winner’s name on the honor roll in the house).
5. Family Magazine. Create a family magazine by having family members participate writing essays or in cutting articles and pictures related to Islaam from the magazines and newspapers which you bring home.
6. Participation in Islaamic Social Work. Have your brother or son accompany you to the prayers, lectures or to visit a sick person or a scholar or the offices of Da‘wah.
7. Righteous Acts in Public. Do some righteous acts in front of the family, such as prayer, reading Qur’aan and giving charity, as an example for them to learn from.
At the Mosque:
8. Participation in the Wall Magazine. In most mosques there are bulletin boards at the back with announcements and Islaamic posters. Contribute articles to the board and purchase beneficial and informative posters for it.
9. Development of the Mosque’s Facilities and Programs. Participate in developing the mosque’s Da‘wah facilities and activities such as its library, Qur’aan memorization classes and its contribution’s box.
10. Providing Books and Tapes. Collect good books, booklets, pamphlets and tapes from Islaamic charitable organizations and put them in various locations in the mosque. For example, it is possible to place the literature in the Qur’aan shelves and in particular the Qur’aanic commentaries and their translations in different languages.
11. Advertisement for Mosque’s Programs. Announce the topics and timings for new lectures and classes in the mosque and post advertisements for them on the bulletin boards and on the doors of the mosque.
12. Lectures. Invite a good lecturers know to you to give lectures at the mosque or contact organizations like the Awqaaf or other Da‘wah organizations to provide lecturers for your local mosque on a regular basis.
13. Translation of Friday Khutbah. Arrange with the Awqaaf for the translation of the Friday sermon into the languages of the majority of those who attend Jumu‘ah in your local mosque.
14. Mosque Committee. Participation in the mosque’s committee which organizes the mosque’s Da‘wah programs and its and social activities.
At School:
15. Morning Assembly. Help to prepare da‘wah oriented material for the morning assembly and the school’s morning broadcast.
16. Bulletin Boards. Prepare attractive posters advertising internal extra curricular activities as well as external Islaamic lectures and classes for the various bulletin boards around the school.
17. Drama Activities. Participate in the drama activity in the school by developing Islaamic plays and themes.
18. Lectures. Arrange for the visits of various speakers and callers to the school. Focus on open forums in which students are able to ask the questions which are most important to them, thereby making Islaam seem more relevant.
19. Competitions. Organize Islaamic and academic educational competitions between the students and schools and distribute Islaamic prizes. Use such occasions as a means to talk about the importance and responsibility of da‘wah.
20. Facilitating Student Input. Collect students’ suggestions and complaints and present them to the school authorities. Give full support to student opinions on important issues, especially those related to Islaam.
21. Islaamic Library. Help the Islamic studies department to develop a strong and varied section for Islaam in the school’s general library. Focus on Islaamic novels and stories of the Companions and others.
22. Exhibitions and Expositions. Participate in book and tape exhibitions or anti-drug epositions, etc. which are officially organized by the school.
23. Islaamic Week. Request that the school dedicate a week annually to Islaamic exhibitions, displays, posters, artifacts, videos, books and tapes.
24. Summer Holidays. Introduce Islaamic content in the summer vacation activities of the school.
At the Work Place:
25. Da‘wah Posters. Put up Da‘wah posters and announcements for Islaamic events on the office’s bulletin boards.
26. Your Desk. Keep Da‘wah material on your desk at all times, among your books, in a rack as well as on your own bulletin board.
27. Tape Distribution. Distribute tapes of recent lectures relevant to co-workers. Especially those with catchy titles that address materialism.
28. Invitations. Invite interested co-workers to lectures and other Islamic events, as well as to visit Islaamic da‘wah offices.
29. Congregational Prayer. Establish congregational prayer in the office or invite co-workers to accompany you to the nearby mosque.
30. Islaamic Socialization. Organize social gatherings and invite Islamic propagators to join you as informal guests.
31. Open Discussions. Encourage Islamic discussions during lunch and tea breaks.
32. Islaamic Projects. Gather other active Muslims in the office to initiate Islamic charitable projects on your job.
33. The Islaamic Example. Do your job to the best of your ability at all times as a good Islamic example to your co-workers.
General Means of Da‘wah:
34. Da‘wah Posters. Create or purchase a variety of beautiful eye-catching posters whose scenes match though-provoking Islaamic texts or suitable Da‘wah situations and put them in appropriate locations around the city.
35. Muslim Greeting Cards. Print and distribute congratulatory cards and Eed cards, as well as cards commemorating other occasions of Islaamic significance which contain beneficial da‘wah messages and slogans.
36. Da‘wah Album. Collect awe-inspiring pictures and powerful Da‘wah slogans in da‘wah albums which may be kept for visitors and guests or given as a gift.
37. Marriage Invitation Cards. Turn the cover of a useful pamphlet into a marriage invitation card as a means of reaching all who attend. For example, where people are accustomed to a number of un-Islaamic practices during marriage, a well-known booklet on the etiquette of marriage could become the marriage invitation card.
38. Revision or Typing. Request the person you wish to invite to Islaam to revise or type out a da‘wah article as a means of indirectly exposing them to the Islaamic information you wish to get across to them.
39. Da‘wah Mobile. Send da‘wah messages by mobile to the general public or by email to mass mailing lists as reminders for religious occasions or lectures, etc.
40. The Internet. Utilize the Internet for da‘wah conversations or participate in any of the many the chat rooms in which Islaam is being maligned on the net.
41. The Media. Participate in spreading the Da‘wah by developing and presenting radio and TV programs or writing Islaamic articles in local newspapers. These programs should be widely advertised through the many means of communication mentioned.
42. Stickers. Arrange for the posting of stickers containing beneficial Islaamic reminders in appropriate locations like the prayer for traveling and riding vehicles in buses, airplanes. Distribute stickers containing the supplications for various occasions like leaving and entering the home, the toilet, etc., for people to put around the home. Negotiate with hotels and other such institutions to post stickers with beneficial advice like the sticker showing the direction of the Qiblah in hotel rooms, etc, to remind residents of prayer and help them to do so properly.
43. Schedules. Post schedules of the prayer timings and Ramadaan fasting timings, on bulletin boards in suitable locations around the city as prayer reminders and guides for those fasting.
44. Diaries and Agendas. Publish or print diaries, agendas and educational schedules containing Da‘wah reminders as well as significant Islaamic dates and occasions.
45. Calling Cards. Print attractive calling cards with Da‘wah information and arrange to have shops include them with their products when giving them to their customers.
46. Post Cards. Design post cards with attractive local scenes or landmarks with brief Islaamic messages on the back. For example, a post card with a picture of a date farm could have on the back a Qur’aanic reference to the water cycle.
47. The Da‘wah Briefcase. Purchase and distribute Da‘wah briefcases manufactured with many pockets designed to hold leaflets, booklets and tapes in various languages for easy circulation.
48. Magazine Subscriptions. Give a subscription to an Islaamic magazine to someone as a gift or donate the amount of the subscription to a Da‘wah office so it can choose someone to send it to.
49. Collect Used Magazines and Books. Start a project to collect used magazines and Islamic books, etc. from homes and institutions in order to ship them or distribute them where they are needed.
50. Leaflets and Flyers. Select Da‘wah articles from books or lectures from tapes and reprint them as leaflets and flyers for various occasions like people going on Hajj or on vacation, or for expatriate workers, or for the sick, doctors and nurses, or for prisoners, for women and children, or for weddings, Ramadaan or Eed.
51. Bill Advertisements. Include brief Islaamic announcements and reminders on common utility bills like telephone or water and electricity bills as well as on supermarket bills.
52. Islaamic Slogans. Catchy Islaamic sayings or slogans can be printed on calendars, agendas, car sunscreens, plastic shopping bags and other similar items that are commonly circulated among the masses of people, with the agreement of their manufacturers and by providing those responsible with suitable sayings.
53. Open Letters. Prepare letters for specific categories of people. For example, letters may be directed to the neighbor of a mosque, to the mosque’s imaam, to the public speaker, to the doctor, to the teacher, to the student, to a publisher, to a father, to a mother, to a husband, to a wife, to an employer, a trader, a consumer, a security guard, a prisoner or a traveler.
54. Public Competitions. Purchase and give away Islaamic books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, videos, etc. as prizes in general knowledge quiz competitions or programs specially designed for certain categories of knowledge like science or particular categories of people like high school students, etc.
55. General Publications. Arrange for the production of books, tapes and CDs about the stories and confessions of those who were astray and then were guided, as well as publications containing poems, plays and literary pieces and linguistic works, and the biographies of famous people, and modern business related work on topics like administration and communication, international politics and science and medical topics like the functions of the body etc, in order to reach groups that do not normally read purely religious books.
56. Distribution of Da‘wah Materials. The various Da‘wah offices should organize the weekly delivery of their flyers, books and tapes to houses and schools at certain times.
57. Production Companies. Approach companies and institutions that specialize in co-coordinating and holding major events and programs for big occasions such as marriages, and prepare special da‘wah material for distribution at the events.
58. The Da‘wah Car. Purchase van type vehicles and write on them suitable phrases of Da‘wah and park them in public places in order to distribute a variety of audio and visual Da‘wah materials.
59. Large Bill Boards. Make neon signs or bill boards with Da‘wah messages and erect them in suitable places in the country to promote the Da‘wah and advertise activities and events.
60. Sporting Events. The Da‘wah Offices should participate in organizing sports events for adults and youths and include in the program Da‘wah related material for distribution among participants and onlookers as well as for winning teams and individuals.
61. The Charity Clinic. Doctors concerned about da‘wah should provide free medical checks up from a supportive private clinic for the general masses or for particular groups like those new Muslims and non-Muslims who study in the Da‘wah offices.
62. Women’s Courses. Write Da‘wah articles or slogans on the sidelines of course materials geared towards women’s needs and interests like cooking, home economics, child rearing, married life, home financing, managing house maids and housework, preparation for married life, breastfeeding or children’s illnesses, safety in the house and first aid.
63. Charity Bazaars. Hold charity bazaars, charity luncheons, etc. to raise donations for any one of the many worthy Islaamic causes. Include in the function Islaamic lectures addressing women’s issues as well as other general da‘wah issues.
64. Award Functions. Organize public functions in which tokens of appreciation are presented to scholars, callers, Da‘wah offices, religious magazines, Islamic tape stores and good websites, etc. to educate the masses about the importance of their da‘wah activities and to enlighten them to some relevant Islaamic issues through the speeches made at the events.
65. Da‘wah Directory. Prepare a the tourist’s da‘wah guide which shows the locations of the Da‘wah offices and associations, Islaamic libraries and Islamic studios, prominent mosques and Islaamic schools and universities, and locations and timings of ongoing religious circles, as well as the whereabouts of local scholars.
66. Islaamic Exhibitions. Arrange for book exhibitions by the major bookstores, cultural exhibitions by the Culture and Tourism Board or a cultural tent to visit schools and companies and participate in some of major science and technology expositions with the goal of da‘wah in mind.
67. Da‘wah Website. Establish a comprehensive da‘wah website catering to as many da‘wah needs as possible which would function as a think tank for Islaamic ideas and would entertain discussions and post rulings on specific questions related to da‘wah.
68. Breaking Fast. Introduce or participate in da‘wah project related to breaking fast in Ramadan or on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year. Include brief talks to those present enlightening them about the unique aspects of fasting and its spiritual significance.
69. Hajj and ‘Umrah. Offer trips for Hajj and ‘Umrah to particular groups, especially new Muslims, for the purpose of da‘wah and implement programs designed to increase peoples’ awareness before, during and after Hajj.
70. Transportation. Provide your personal vehicle and time as alternative means of transportation for those needing help in getting to the various Da‘wah offices for classes, lectures or conferences.
71. Da‘wah Warehouse. Set up charitable da‘wah warehouses that collect and accept materials for da‘wah and make them accessible to schools and mosques and others at nominal prices.
72. Da‘wah Offices. Join the local offices of Da‘wah, introduce others to them, and visit them regularly in order to participate in their programs and to support and encourage those working in them.
73. Supplications. Make supplications on various occasions as a way of calling others to Allaah, like saying to someone involved in haraam, “May Allah save you from the fire,” or to someone doing a praiseworthy act, “I ask Allah to bring us together in Paradise with the Prophet,” or for you to pray for a student saying, “I ask Allaah to give you success in the tests of this world and the next.”
74. Personal Visits. Visit those who are neglectful of their prayers close to the time of the call to prayer so that he may accompany you to the mosque.
75. Declaration of Islaam. Bring new Muslims to the local Friday mosque and have him openly declare his Islaam after the Friday prayer following a brief story about his way to Islaam. And follow the ceremony by pointing out ways that those present can help others find Islaam. In the case of female converts, she may declare her Islaam at a girl’s school or women’s association, etc.
76. Public Transportation. Provide public and private transportation companies, cab companies with attractive and appropriate posters, stickers, and tapes, and later give awards to their management for their cooperation with the Da‘wah offices.
77. Da‘wah Booths. Set up in the major shopping malls, supermarkets and other locations in which large numbers of the public gather da‘wah booths, stalls and tables equipped with large screen televisions and distribute pamphlets, booklets, audio tapes, videos, CDs, VCDs, etc.
78. Telephone Da‘wah. Record various brief da‘wah subjects to be played telephone systems when callers are put on hold. The telephone can also be used to answer Islaamic questions and to provide consultation.
79. Arabic Language Courses. Run programs for learning conversational and grammatical Arabic language either as courses or through books or tapes at the local da‘wah center or at people’s work place, if it is more convenient.
80. Islaamic Courses. Offer general Islaamic courses at local da‘wah offices, mosques, or public lecture halls covering topics from the major Islaamic disciplines as well as intensive courses for those specializing in da‘wah.
81. Da‘wah Day. Hold an open day of da‘wah with a variety of programs or special educational ones which are presented during the whole day catering to men and women, locals as well as expatriates. For the expatriates, the programs could be in one of the major languages of the expatriate community each day. Articles should be written a month in advance announcing da‘wah day and flyers and posters should be distributed all mosques and prayer halls, schools, malls, etc. so that it may be the talk of the people for that month.
May Allaah make you and us guides for others and grant us a place among those who are themselves rightly guided.
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[1] Sahih Muslim, vol. 3, p. 1050, no. 4665.
[2] Sahih Al Bukhari, vol. 4, pp. 156-7, no. 253.
Sahih Al Bukhari, vol. 4, pp. 156-7, no. 253.
what is the ruling on saving money?
what is the ruling on saving money?
If the person in question pays the Zakah due on this money, fulfills his obligations without any failure to meet what is required, it is permissible for him to save surplus money for a time when he may need it, for his dependents, or for any other unforeseen circumstances.
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!
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Alhamdulila. It would amaze you people to know that we have collected 37000 PKR so far for the noble task we plan to do.
Alhamdulila. It would amaze you people to know that we have collected 37000 PKR so far for the noble task we plan to do.
ASALAM O ALAIKUM WR WB
Alhamdulila. It would amaze you people to know that we have collected 37000 PKR so far for the noble task we plan to do. Allah Hu Akbar! I could never imagine that we would collect 37K through a facebook group. The love and sincerity and zeal of brothers & sisters in this group [islamic brothers] for Islam and for their brothers speaks for itself. All I can do is pray for all these people and also for those people who didn't contribute but prayed for us and wished good for us. May Allah reward you all people. May Allah Almighty forgive you people and admit us all in jannat ul firdous. May we be together like this in jannah as well. Aameen. Members in this group [islamic brothers] have shown immense keenness to work for deen. Insha Allah this is our first practical step and the response has been super fantastic! I believe this is a beginning towards a great task insha Allah. May Allah Almighty forgive all of us and accept it from us. As for the plan, then i will mention it below.
PLAN.
The food is being arranged for 150+ people insha Allah, in the mosque of Ibtisam Illahi zaheer sb, Lahore. The food costs us 16000 Rs.
We are left with 21K. For which we have planned the following (not finalized yet):
1- Buying clothes for deserving people for eid.
2- Sponsoring marriage expenses for deserving people. Its more likely that we will do this. Because i personally know some deserving people who are going to marry their daughters and need money.
3- Helping some poor sisters study deen by paying their fee in alhuda institution Islamabad. (we were told there are some deserving sisters)
4- Buying sewing machines to some deserving sisters so that they could start a business (during discussion with people, we were told that there are some).
Anyways, whatever it turns out to be. Insha Allah, we will try our best to spend money in a good & intelligent way, which can be long term sadaqa jariyah for all of us :D And which can also make someone's life easy. Arranging food for one day only makes life easy for 1 day :) We are planning to spend the rest 21K as productive as possible. Insha Allah. Need your prayers. Jazak Allah khairan kaseeran everyone.
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help our brother to arrange Iftar and Islamic lectures for poors of Pakistan
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Intention, To Please Allah Or Prove Something?
Intention, To Please Allah Or Prove Something?
So why do we get involved with conversations, is it to help others, to share knowledge or is it to argue and prove that we are intellectual. One should have sincere intention to seek and earn Allah’s pleasure when correcting the mistakes of others and is essential. One should not try to demonstrate one’s superiority, to vent one’s anger or especially to impress others.
Sincerity of intention to give advice will gain one rewards and his advice will be accepted and acted upon, by the permission of Allah of course.
Al-Tirmidhi (may Allah have mercy on him) reported from Shufayy al-Asbahi that he entered Madeenah and saw a man with people gathered around him. He asked, "Who is this?"
They said, "Abu Hurairah (raa)." [Shufayy said:] "So I approached him and sat down in front of him."
He was speaking to the people, and when he finished and they had gone away, I said to him, "I ask you by Allah, to narrate to me a hadeeth (narration) that you heard from the Messenger of Allah (saws) and understood fully." Abu Hurairah (raa) said, "I will do that, I will tell you a hadeeth I heard from the Messenger of Allah (saws) and understood fully."
Then Abu Hurairah (raa) began to gasp, and remained in this condition until he recovered, then he said, "I will tell you a hadeeth that the Messenger of Allah (saws) told me in this house when there was no one else present except me and him."
Then Abu Hurairah (raa) began to gasp again, then he recovered and wiped his face, and said, "I will tell you a hadeeth that the Messenger of Allah (saws) told me in this house when there was no one else present except me and him."
Then he gasped, then he recovered and wiped his face and said, "I will tell you a hadeeth that the Messenger of Allah (saws) told me in this house when there was no one else present except me and him."
Then Abu Hurairah (raa) began to gasp severely, and his head fell forward, and I supported him with my shoulder for a long time, then he recovered, and said:
The Messenger of Allah (saws) told me:
When the Day of Judgment comes, Allah will come down to judge between the people. And every nation will be kneeling in submission. The first people to be called forth will be a man who had learned the Qur`aan by heart, a man who was killed for the sake of Allah and a man who had a lot of wealth.
Allah will say to the reciter [of the
Qur`aan], "Did I not teach you that which I had revealed to My Messenger?"
He will say, "Of course, My Lord."
Allah will say, "What did you do with what you were taught?"
He will say, "I stayed up at night and during the day (to recite it)."
Allah will say, "You have lied," and the angels will say, "You have lied."
Allah will say, "You only wanted it to be said that so-and-so is a reader, and it was said."
The one who had a lot of wealth will be brought and Allah will say to him, "Did I not give generously to you so that you were not in need of anyone?"
He will say, "Of course, O Lord."
Allah will say, "What did you do with what I gave you?"
He will say, "I used to give it to my relatives and in charity."
Allah will say, "You have lied," and the angels will say, "You have lied."
Allah will say, "You only wanted it to be said that so-and-so is generous, and it was said.
Then the one who was killed for the sake of Allah will be brought and Allah will say to him, "What were you killed for?"
He will say, "I was commanded to fight in Jihaad for Your sake so I fought until I was killed."
Allah will say, "You have lied," and the angels will say, "You have lied."
Allah will say, "You only want it to be said that so-and-so was courageous, and it was said."
Then the Messenger of Allah (saws) struck my knees and said, "O Abu Hurairah (raa), these three are the first people for whom the Fire will be heated on the Day of Resurrection."
Sunan al-Tirmidhi, no. 2382, Shaakir edn. Abu ‘Esa said: this is a ghareeb hasan hadeeth.
Dua Qunoot (Arabic/English) - Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
Dua Qunoot (Arabic/English) - Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
Dua Qunoot (Arabic/English) - Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
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Seeking out Laylat-ul-Qadr and the way to spend this night
Seeking out Laylat-ul-Qadr and the way to spend this night
How to spend Laylat-ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree) in worship; is it by offering Salah (Prayer), reciting the Qur’an, reading the Sirah (the Prophet’s biography),listening to lectures and lessons, or celebrating it in the Masjid (Mosque)?
A: First: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to be exceptionally diligent in his worship during the last ten days of Ramadan, more so than at any other time; praying, reciting the Qur’an and supplicating. It was reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased upon her) that when the last ten (nights of Ramadan) began, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would stay up the night, wake his family (for prayer) and tighten his Izar (i.e. exert himself in worship and abstain from conjugal intercourse). Ahmad and Muslim reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to strive hard in worship during the last ten days of Ramadan as he never did at any other time.
Second: The Prophet (peace be upon him) exhorted to stay up and pray Qiyam (optional Night Prayer) on Laylat-ul-Qadr out of faith and in the hope of reward. It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Anyone who spends Laylat-ul-Qadr in Qiyam, out of Iman (Faith) and Ihtisab (confident anticipation of Allah’s Reward), will have their past sins forgiven. (Related by the Group of Hadith Compilers except Ibn Majah) This Hadith indicates that it is prescribed to stay up and spend this night in Qiyam.
Third: One of the best Du‘a’s (supplications) to be said on Laylat-ul-Qadr is that which the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught to ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her). It was reported by Al-Tirmidhy who ranked the Hadith as Sahih (authentic), that ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: I said, 'O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is Laylat-ul-Qadr, what should I say on that night?' He replied, 'Say: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhib-ul-‘afwa fa‘ffu ‘anny [O Allah! You are All-Forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me].'
Fourth: With regard to specifying which night of Ramadan is Laylat-ul-Qadr; this requires specific evidence, however the odd-numbered nights during the last ten nights are more likely than others. The night of the twenty-seventh is the most likely to be Laylat-ul-Qadr based upon the Hadiths reported in this regard.
Fifth: With regard to Bid‘ahs (innovations in religion), they are not permissible during Ramadan or at other time. It was authentically reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stated: Anyone who performs an action which is not in accordance with this matter of ours (Islam) will have it rejected. According to another narration: Anyone who introduces anything into this matter of ours (Islam) which is not of it will have it rejected.
We know of no basis for the celebrations held during some nights of Ramadan. Truly, the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the worst of matters are those which are newly-invented in the religion.
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!
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The Halal Boyfriend and Girlfriend (NOT)
The Halal Boyfriend and Girlfriend (NOT)
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I am not trying to attack those who are into relationship outside wedlock. The fact that we Muslims have stopped advancing in our level of knowledge or anything that's beneficial to the society or ourselves has led me to the making of this video.
I am sorry if i am being harsh, but truth, most of the time is harsh. Just because we pray 5 times or belong to a Muslim family does not mean these are minor issues and can be neglected. They are dangerous!
"Even if you are on the right track,you'll get run over if you just sit there"
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Backbiting consequences .hahahaha MUST WATCH
Backbiting consequences .hahahaha MUST WATCH
As-salam,
Brother and sisters, It sometime, we are enable to understand the serious of few issues from just reading text so watch a video and after video you may reading islamic ruling posted below the video.
Repentance (tawbah) involving backbiting (gheeba) and whether the person offended must be informed
ANSWER:
The answer will depend on the nature of the interests of the people involved. If the case is such that if he were to inform them of what he had once said about them, it would not be likely to increase their anger, then, he should do that and seek their forgiveness. He may then tell them - in general terms, and without offering details - that he had wronged them in the past by expressing such sentiments about them that were not right and just, and that now he has repented and seeks their forgiveness.
But if the case is the opposite, that is, the fear is that if he told them of the previous backbiting or slander, they will - and in most cases that is most likely to happen - be angry with him, or will not be satisfied with the general terms, rather, will demand to know all the details, which is sure to provoke them to anger, them, in such a case, it is not obligatory on him to let them know and seek their forgiveness. For the shari'ah does not order adding insult to injury. And informing a person who was in a happy mood, of things that will evoke feelings of distress or anger, is something against the purpose of the shari'ah, which enjoins the spread of happiness and brotherliness. In fact, sometimes such action may give place to animosity where there was love. In such situations it is enough to repent in the following manner.
Evoke in oneself the feeling of regret, and seek forgiveness from Allah accompanied by the conviction that it was an abominable and unlawful thing in which he had indulged. Try and make up for what he had said earlier before others by denying the presence of things and qualities he had alleged were in them and clear the person or persons involved. Follow up by mentioning and asserting good qualities of those he had spoken ill of in the presence of the same people in whose company he had slandered them. Defend the people he had slandered when they are slandered in his presence. Pray to Allah in private to forgive the sins and shortcomings of those he had wronged. (See Madaarij Al-Salikin, and Al-Mughni with explanatory notes for further elucidation).
You must note, dear brother Muslim or sister Muslima, that there is a difference between the material rights of the people and non-material rights, between backbiting and defamation. When the material rights are returned to the people, they are put to some use and cause increase in happiness, and therefore they must not be put under the mattress. Whereas non-material rights, such as those concerning a man's honor, when returned to the people can only cause increase in distress.
REFERENCE http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/99/Backbiting
help our brother to arrange Iftar and Islamic lectures for poors of Pakistan
help our brother to arrange Iftar and Islamic lectures for poors of Pakistan
ASALAM O ALAIKUM WR WB BROTHERS & SISTERSI am going to make a very important announcement. Some of us brothers have started a campaign of arranging aftaris for poor people. After that we will be giving them dars and teaching them proper method of prayer. If anyone of you is interested, he/she can help us by sending some money for his/her part in this noble deed. Alhamdulila all members here are very learned so there is no need to tell them the reward of charity and how sadqa washes away sins like we never did them. So if anyone is interested. They can send through easy paisa to me. I guarantee them that their part will be used in this noble work insha Allah.
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Resisting sexual desires by Shaykh Muhammad al-Duwaysh
Resisting sexual desires by Shaykh Muhammad al-Duwaysh
Praise be to Allaah.
Sexual desire is something that has been created in man and it cannot be got rid of. Getting rid of it is not something that is required of the Muslim; rather what is required of him is to refrain from using it in haraam ways, and to use it in the ways that Allaah has permitted.
The problem of desire in a young woman may be solved by taking two steps.
The first step is to reduce and weaken the things that may provoke desire in a person.
This may be achieved in a number of ways, including the following:
1 – Lowering the gaze and refraining from looking at that which Allaah has forbidden. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts)”
[al-Noor 24:31]
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not follow one glance with another, for the first is allowed but not the second.” There are many sources of haraam looking, such as looking directly at young men and thinking about their attractive looks, or looking at pictures in magazines and movies.
2 – Avoiding reading stories and novels which focus on the sexual aspect, and avoiding reading internet websites which deal with such topics.
3 – Keeping away from bad company.
4 – Avoiding thinking about desire as much as possible. Thinking in and of itself is not haraam, but if one thinks about it for too long, that may lead a person to haraam actions.
5 – Spending one's time in useful pursuits, because spare time may lead one to fall into haraam things.
6 – Avoiding as much as possible going to public places where young men and women mix.
7 – If a girl is tested with studying in a mixed environment, and cannot find any alternative, she has to remain modest, serious and dignified, and should avoid sitting with young men and speaking to them as much as possible. She should restrict her relationships to friendships with righteous female classmates.
The second step is To strengthen the factors that will prevent one acting in accordance with one’s desires.
This is achieved in a number of ways, including the following:
1 – Strengthening the faith in one’s heart and strengthening one’s relationship with Allaah. This may be achieved by remembering Allaah a great deal, reading Qur’aan, thinking of the names and attributes of Allaah, and doing a lot of naafil prayers. Belief strengthens the heart and soul, and it helps one to resist temptation.
2 – Fasting, as taught by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) when he said: “O young men, whoever among you can afford to, let him get married, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and in guarding one’s chastity. Whoever cannot afford it, then let him fast, for it will be a shield for him.” This is addressed to young men, but it also includes young women.
3 – Strengthening one’s resolve and willpower, for this will make a young woman able to resist and control her desires.
4 – Remembering what Allaah has prepared for righteous young women. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Verily, the Muslims (those who submit to Allaah in Islam) men and women, the believers men and women (who believe in Islamic Monotheism), the men and the women who are obedient (to Allaah), the men and women who are truthful (in their speech and deeds), the men and the women who are patient (in performing all the duties which Allaah has ordered and in abstaining from all that Allaah has forbidden), the men and the women who are humble (before their Lord Allaah), the men and the women who give Sadaqaat (i.e. Zakaah and alms), the men and the women who observe Sawm (fast) (the obligatory fasting during the month of Ramadaan, and the optional Nawafil fasting), the men and the women who guard their chastity (from illegal sexual acts) and the men and the women who remember Allaah much with their hearts and tongues. Allaah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise)”
[al-Ahzaab 33:35]
5 – Thinking about the lives of righteous women who guarded their chastity, such as Maryam, whom Allaah praises in the Qur’aan (interpretation of the meaning):
“And Maryam (Mary), the daughter of ‘Imraan who guarded her chastity. And We breathed into (the sleeve of her shirt or her garment) through Our Rooh [i.e. Jibreel (Gabriel)], and she testified to the truth of the Words of her Lord [i.e. believed in the Words of Allaah: “Be!” and he was; that is ‘Eesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary) as a Messenger of Allaah], and (also believed in) His Scriptures, and she was of the Qaanitoon (i.e. obedient to Allaah)”
[al-Tahreem 66:12]
And thinking about the immoral, fallen women, and comparing between the two types, for there is a huge difference between them.
6 – Choosing righteous companions and spending time with them, so that they can help one another to obey and worship Allaah.
7 – Comparing the effects of immediate fulfillment of desire when a girl responds to haraam, which is followed by loss of pleasure and all that is left is regret and sorrow, with patience and striving against one’s whims and desires, and realizing that the pleasure of conquering one’s whim and desires is far greater than the pleasures of enjoying haraam things.
8 – Seeking help by calling upon Allaah and asking Him for help. The Qur’aan tells us the lesson to be learned from the story of Yoosuf (peace be upon him):
“He said: ‘O my Lord! Prison is dearer to me than that to which they invite me. Unless You turn away their plot from me, I will feel inclined towards them and be one (of those who commit sin and deserve blame or those who do deeds) of the ignorant’
So his Lord answered his invocation and turned away from him their plot. Verily, He is the All‑Hearer, the All‑Knower”
[Yoosuf 12:33 – interpretation of the meaning]
Shaykh Muhammad al-Duwaysh
Facebook or Hum... hahaha must watch ..Do Not miss
Facebook or Hum... hahaha must watch ..Do Not miss
What is the ruling on Facebook?
Praise be to Allaah.Firstly:The website Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, a student at Harvard University in America, at the beginning of 2004 CE. Use of the website was initially limited to students of the University, then the network expanded to include other universities in Boston, and eventually to include the entire world at the end of 2006 CE.The aim behind the founding of this site was to enable people to get to know one another and build social relationships. This site is regarded as the most important virtual community on the Internet. The number of users runs to tens of millions and is constantly increasing. It is widely accepted in the Arab and Muslim world and is available in more than forty languages; the people in charge of the site are planning to add further languages.Secondly:The world of Facebook is a world in which one may communicate in writing or verbally (chat), in which there are both major sins and benefits for people, but this site is distinct from others in many ways, including the following:1.Availability of detailed personal information about users, which has already resulted in negative consequences such as:(a) It has led to reviving old relationships between lovers which led to a resumption of those (illicit) relationships, leading to betrayal and divorce.A team from the National Centre for Social and Criminal Research in Egypt prepared a study on Facebook which took several weeks, from which it noted serious consequences (of using this site). Among other things it noted: “many visitors to the website succeeded in finding their first love and former relationships, and rebuilt destructive relationships outside the family, which is threatening marriages and Muslim family life.”(b) Some foreign spy services have recruited some Facebook members by looking at their details, their economic situation and standard of living, and they have exploited that to recruit them to spy for them.A foreign newspaper discovered a Jewish spy network that was working to recruit Arab and Muslim youth to spy for them.On the Muheet website – dated 25 Jumaada al-Oola 1431 AH – they quoted from a French newspaper the story of Jewish exploitation of Facebook to recruit agents:Gerald Nero, a professor in the college of psychology in the French University of Provence and the author of the book Dangers of the Internet, says: “This network was discovered in May 2001 CE; it was a group of networks run by Israeli specialists in psychology who were recruited to work on youth in the Third World, especially those living in Arab states that are hostile towards Israel, as well as South America.”In fact, this recruitment began before the founding of the Facebook site, which offered more opportunities for this network – and others like it – to find youth who were suitable for recruitment by looking at their details and by chatting with them.(c) Hacking into bank accounts and stealing the identity of a Facebook member by looking at his personal information.2. The spread of this website has made it a global chat site which brings together people from all parts of the world; they made matters worse by giving the users of their site a program that makes it easy for these conversations to take place without entering the site, such as that which was produced by Hotmail and Messenger. Chatting results in negative consequences that are known to everyone who has any experience of that on the Internet, especially if the program takes it possible for people to see one another as well as writing. Among the negative consequences of chat and sinful relationships are the following:(a) Wasting valuable time in trivial talk and getting to know people.The wise Muslim should realise that his lifespan is limited and that he will not live on earth for ever; he is going to meet his Lord, may He be exalted, Who will ask him about his youth and how he spent it, and about his life and what he did. So let the wise one look at the early generations of this ummah and its scholars, and think about how they thought about time and their lifespan.Ibn ‘Aqeel al-Hanbali (may Allah have mercy on him) said of himself: It is not permissible for me to waste an hour of my life. When I stop discussing issues of knowledge and debating them (with others) and when I stop reading in a book, I would start pondering and thinking when I am resting and lying down, and before I get up, I will have already an idea that I should write down and I am very keen to increase my knowledge now I am in my eighties and more keen than when I was twenty years old.Quoted from him by Ibn al-Jawzi in al-Muntazam, 9/214Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: A man’s time is in fact his life, and his eternal life, whether it is eternal bliss or eternal suffering, is based on how he spent it. Time is passing quickly; whatever time he spends for the sake of Allah and by the help of Allah, this is his true life; any other time is not counted as part of his life, even if he spends it doing what animals do. So if he spends his time in heedlessness, idle entertainment and false wishes, and the best of what he spends his time in is sleep and idleness, then his death is better than his life.Al-Jawaab al-Kaafi, p. 109(b) Establishing sinful relationships between men and women, which may cause the destruction of a stable family.In a study by the National Centre – mentioned above – it says:One in every five cases of divorce came about when one partner discovered that the other was having a relationship through the Internet, and through Facebook.We have discussed the ruling on correspondence and chat between the sexes in a number of fatwas. Please see the answer to questions no. 78375, 34841, 23349, 20949, 26890 and 82702.Thirdly:It cannot be denied that there are a number of benefits in this site, which are attained by wise people who are keen to guide people to goodness. These people have done well by using modern means of communication – such as the Internet, mobile phones and satellite channels; they have entered the world of those people to serve their religion and call people to their Lord, especially activities that are done collectively, because that makes it less likely that the one who does this type of work collectively will fall into the temptations of that world. Among the benefits of that website are the following:1. Personal pages for some shaykhs and daa‘iyahs, in which they offer advice to the people and answer their questions, especially those who have groups. The leader or founder of the group benefits when a number of people who are part of that group get together and send out messages to the group, open up topics for discussion, and post a large number of high-quality video clips.2. Global campaigns to alert users of that site to global Islamic events that are suppressed and ignored by the kaafir media, or to support oppressed peoples, or to close a website or personal page.3. Spreading useful and beneficial books, articles and websites among visitors to that site.4. Communication between friends and relatives, especially those who live far apart from one another. Communication has a good impact in maintaining bonds and encouraging one another to remain steadfast in Islam.Fourthly:With regard to the shar‘i ruling on signing up for Facebook, it depends on the intention of the one who wants to sign up. If he is a man of knowledge or a seeker thereof or a member of a da‘wah group, then it is permissible and good, because of the benefits they have to offer to the people. But for the one who joins it for evil purposes or for whom there is no guarantee that he will be safe from temptation and may easily slip, especially young men and women, it is not permissible for them to sign up for it.The one who knows the reality of our times and the temptation and turmoil that is knocking at the door of all of our houses will not object to any faqeeh or mufti who disallows anything in which there is harm, whether it is totally or mostly harmful. The fact that there is some small benefit does not encourage one to say that it is permissible because there is still fear for the one who embarks upon it. If what is good and beneficial is great and the evil and harm is small or non-existent, then we may with a clear conscience say that it is permissible. Hence some of our scholars were very strict about satellite channels at first, because of the pure harm and evil in them; but when there started to be some great good in them and completely Islamic channels were founded, and receivers that only accepted those channels became available, the view that they are permissible became valid; indeed we see that many scholars have contributed to these channels and have useful programs on them.The one who cannot control himself on Facebook and similar sites should refrain from joining them. Joining them is permissible for the one who acts in accordance with the shar‘i guidelines by controlling himself and not following his whims and desires, and who joins them so that he can benefit himself and others others.We ask Allah to keep us safe from temptations both visible and invisible, for He is the Guide to the straight path.And Allah knows best.
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