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Friday, January 21, 2011
Misconception About Month of Safar By Hafiz Bilal Murtaza Malik
Bismillah ir Rahman ir Rahim Innal-Hamdalillah was-Salaatu was-Salaam `alaa Rasoolillah
As-Salaamu alaikum wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Barakatuhu
By leaving the correct ‘Aqeedah (creed) and straying away from it : There has come amongst the Muslims many evil and nonsensical ideas and beliefs, one of these is to believe in omens (bad luck charms) .
This is like when you hear some sayings and having some beliefs like : ‘The number 13 is unlucky number ‘, ‘If a black cat passes in front of you then you will be harmed’ , ‘Its not good to take a bath on this day ‘, ‘Don’t travel at such and such time’ , ‘This star brings rain , ….’ And the list is endless.
This completely goes against The Pure Islaam and teachings of Muhammad (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) . He (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) came to remove and cleanse the people of all the pathways and notions that lead to shirk (disbelief). And remember this is very important because shirk is the most despised sin by Allaah , and it is the one sin that renders its doer an eternal inhabitant in the Hell Fire.
“ Verily, Allâh forgives not (shirk) that partners should be set up with him in worship, but He forgives except that (anything else) to whom He pleases, and whoever sets up partners with Allâh in worship, he has indeed invented a tremendous sin.” [Qur'aan 4:48]
Also regarding the belief in omens , Ibn Mas'ood ( radhiyAllaahu ‘anhu ) reported that he (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said:
"At-tiyaarah (belief in omens) is Shirk, at-tiyarah is Shirk. It will not be amongst us, but Allaah would remove it through Tawakkul (true dependence on Allaah)." [Narrated by Abu Dawood and At-Tirmidhee, who said it is authentic, but considered the last part of it to be Ibn Mas'ood's own statement.]
One of the common evil beliefs of the people is the belief that the month of Safar [Safar is the 2nd Month of the Islaamic Calendar, it comes after Muharram.] brings destruction and harm and diseases …etc. This again is an erroneous belief , as there is nothing like ‘a bad day , or a bad month’ in Islaam. And to make this even worse we find people innovating and introducing their bid’ahs (innovations) into Islaam and saying : ‘there is a special salaah (prayer) for the month of Safar ! Or there a special du’aa (supplication) for Safar !’ or ‘travelling or marriage in Safar is haraam (forbidden)! ‘
These things have no basis and no proof from the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) . As we all know, Islaam is a complete religion and it encompasses every single detail of our life. Thus we even find that this belief (regarding Safar) has a very distinctive and clear prohibiton in the legislation of Islaam : The Sunnah . There are many Ahaadeeth that show this. We have tried to select a few that show that there is no ‘bad omens (tiyarah)’ or ‘bad luck in the month of Safar’.
But even then, still you have the misguided ones innovating, going against the teachings of Islaam and thinking they are upon guidance! So Please read , understand and pass on the message. Surely the Best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam). And upon Allaah we depend and seek help.
The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, “There is no contagious disease that is transferred except by Allaah's permission. Nor is there the belief of when seeing or hearing an owl that it is the announcement of someone's death. Nor is there the belief of being pessimistic about the month of Safar. And fear the leper like you fear a lion.' [Silsilah as-saheehah : 780]
“There is no contagious disease that is transferred except by Allaah's permission, nor is there any effective omen. Nor the belief of when seeing or hearing an owl that it is the announcement of someone's death. Nor the belief of being pessimistic about the month of Safar, run away from the leper like you run away from the lion.' [Silsilah as-saheehah : 783]
The difference between the two hadeeths above : the second hadeeth has an additional wording ‘nor is there any effective omen’.
Narrated Abu Hurayrah ( radhiyAllaahu ‘anhu ): Allaah's Apostle (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, 'There is no 'Adhaa (no disease is conveyed from the sick to the healthy without Allaah's permission), nor Safar, nor Hamaa (interprating omen by looking at birds)." A bedouin stood up and said, "Then what about my camels? They are like deer on the sand, but when a mangy camel comes and mixes with them, they all get infected with mangy." The Prophet said, "Then who conveyed the (mange) disease to the first one?" [Saheeh Al- Bukhaaree]
'There is no contagious disease that is transferred except by Allaah's permission, nor any effective omen, nor a species from the Jinn and Shayateen which is claimed that it misguides people from the path and destroys them.' [Silsilah as-saheehah : 784]
Allaah's Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, '(There is) no 'Adwa (no contagious disease is conveyed without Allaah's permission), nor is there any bad omen, nor is there any Hamah(bad omen from birds), nor is there any bad omen in the month of Safar, and one should run away from the leper as one runs away from a lion ' [Saheeh Al- Bukhaaree]
'There is no contagious disease that is transferred except by Allaah's permission. Nor, is the belief of being pessimistic about the month of Safar. Nor the belief of when seeing or hearing an owl that it is the announcement of someone's death.' [Silsilah as-saheehah : 785]
The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said,
"There is no 'Adha, nor Tiyara, nor Hama, nor Safar." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree]
Abu Hurayrah ( radhiyAllaahu ‘anhu ) reported Allaah's Messenger as saying :
“There is no transitive disease, no hama, no star promising rain, no Safar. ” [Saheeh Muslim]
So reflect , and realize.
The hadeeths only have small differences in wording , as they have been reported from different sahaabas (Companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) and compiled in different books. BUT what is important is :
The fact that these Ahaadeeth are so many , and the general meaning (lesson) is the same and unanimous : that there is no belief of bad omens in Islaam. This goes to show that this is something that should be explained and abandoned (by those practicing it) , as the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam) ordered.
We have to believe in the Qadar (Will Power) of Allaah , whatever He decrees will happen without any doubt , and what He hasn’t decreed will never happen . This is one of the pillars of Eemaan (Faith). And this is the belief that is the source of Tawakkul (depending on Allaah and seeking His refuge and help in every matter of our lives).
And let us all remember that Allaah has said :
“….And whosoever puts his trust in Allâh, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allâh will accomplish his purpose…” [Qur'aan 65:3]
Walhamdulillaahi Rabbil-‘Aalameen
Remember me and all of Ummah in ur Duaa .. Jazak ALLAH Khair
was'salam
Monday, January 17, 2011
Quran Tarjuma [Surah alBaqara Aayat: 245]
مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يُقْرِضُ اللَّهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا فَيُضَاعِفَهُ لَهُ أَضْعَافًا كَثِيرَةً ۚ وَاللَّهُ يَقْبِضُ وَيَبْسُطُ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ
ایسا بھی کوئی ہے جو اللہ تعالٰی کو اچھا قرض دے پس اللہ تعالٰی اسے بہت بڑھا چڑھا کر عطا فرمائے گا اللہ ہی تنگی اور کشادگی کرتا ہے اور تم سب اسی کی طرف لوٹائے جاؤ گے۔
Aisa bhi koi hai jo Allah Taalaa ko acha qarz dey pus Allah Taalaa ussay boht barha charha ker ata farmaye Allah hi tangi aur kushadgi kerta hai aur tum sab ussi ki taraf lotaye jao gay.
Who is he that will lend to Allâh a goodly loan so that He may multiply it to him many times? And it is Allâh that decreases or increases (your provisions), and unto Him you shall return.
[Surah alBaqara Aayat: 245]
Sheikh Ahmed Deedat
Sheikh Ahmed Deedat:
He is a Muslim Scholar with more then 5 decades of experience, amazingly he has more knowledge of Christianity then Islam and due to this, any Christian missionary thinks 100 times before debating with him. He with exact Surat, Ayat number, recites different quotes from Different Bibles each conflicting with each other which makes his opposite Christian missionary rethink his own religion. In South Africa were he lives, hundreds of people have entered Islam Including large number of Christian Missionaries.
Born in the Surat district of India in 1918, Ahmed Hoosen Deedat had no recollection of his father untill 1926. His father a tailor by profession had emigrated to South Africa shortly after the birth of Ahmed Deedat. With no formal education and fighting off the extreme pangs of poverty, he went to South Africa in 1927 to be with his father. His farewell to his mother in India in 1927 was the last time he saw her alive for she passed away a few months later. In a foreign land, a boy of nine with no formal schooling and command of the English language began preparing for the role he was to play decades later without realizing it. Applying himself with diligence to his studies, the little boy not only was able to overcome the language barrier but excelled in school. His avid passion for reading helped him gain promotions until he completed standard 6. Lack of finance interrupted his schooling and at the early age of about 16 he took on the first of many jobs in retailing.
The most significant of these was in 1936 where he worked at a Muslim owned store near a Christian seminary on the Natal South Coast. The incessant insults of the trainee missionaries hurled against Islam during their brief visits to the store infused a stubborn flame of desire within the young man to counteract their false propaganda.
As fate would have it, Ahmad Deedat looked impatiently in the store of his Muslim owner to find any book that is interesting, by pure chance he found out a book entitled Izharal-Haq, meaning the Truth revealed. This book recorded the techniques and enormous success of the efforts of Muslims in India in turning the tables against Christian missionary harassment during the British subjugation and rule of India. In particular the idea of holding debates had a profound effect on Ahmed Deedat.
Armed with this new found zeal, Ahmed Deedat purchased his first Bible and began holding debates and discussions with the trainee missionaries. When they beat a hasty retreat in the face of his incisive counter arguments, he personally called on their teachers and even priests in the surrounding areas. These successes spurred Ahmed Deedat in the dirrection of Da’wah. Not even his marriage, birth of Children and a 3 year sojourn to Pakistan after its independence dampened his enthusiasm or dulled his desire to defend Islam from the deceitful distortions of the Christian missionaries.
With missionary zeal to project the Truth and beauty of Islam, Ahmed Deedat immersed himself into a host of activities over the next three decades. He conducted classes on Bible studies and gave numerous lectures. He established the As-Salaam, an institute to train propagators of Islam. He, together with his family, almost single-handedly erected the buildings including the masjid which is still a landmark today.
He was a founder member of the Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI) and became its President, a position he still holds today. He has published over 20 books and distributed millions of copies free of charge. He has delivered thousand of lectures all over the world and successfully engaged Christian Evangelists in public debates. Several thousand people have come into the fold of Islam as a result of these efforts Due to his extensive knowledge of Christianity many of Christian Scholars with whom he debated have converted. He is also popular due to his very humorous way of explaining Religion.
In a fitting tribute to this monumental achievement, he was awarded the King Faisal International award in 1986, a prestigious recognition of enormous value in the world of Islam. No number of awards and honors can truly capture the man’s essence and zeal for Islam. This anthology of books is no exception. It demonstrates Sheikh Deedat’s analytical compilations drawn from personal encounters and experiences against Christian distortions.
In 1996 Sheikh Ahmed Deedat suffered from a serious stroke and since then was unable to move or speak. Please pray to Allah (swt) for his health and well being. On the 8th of August 2005 / 2 Rajab 1426, Sheikh Ahmed Hoosen Deedat passed on yo meet his creator. This was After succumbing to asevere stroke that left him paralysed for More than nine years.
To commemorate the passing away of this world renowned personality the IPCI held a tribute to its founder & president the late Sheikh Ahmed Deedat on Saturday, 20 August 2005 at the Durban City Hall. At the the event some were moved to tears when an on screen 15 minute visual presentation on the life and times of Sheikh Deedat concluding with his Janazah. The full part of this one hour documentary is available from the IPCI on the life of this icon of the muslim world, Marhoom Sheikh Ahmed Hoosen Deedat.
His life and times should be an example that muslims should emulate. The IPCI has received approximately one thousand messages of condolences both nationally and internationally.at the Saturday afternoon event, message of condolences were read out from hrh Prince Khalid Al Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz, Dr Ahmed Totonji, Dr Zakir Naik, Professor Ali Mazrui amongst, mayor of Durban Obed Mlaba & many others. Present at the function were the ambassadors of palestine, he Mr Salman el Herfi, the ambassador of sengal, Mr Mame Gorgui Gueye, and the ambassador of Pakistan, Dr Ali Ahmed Arain.
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Famous Books by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat:
The Choice - Between Islam and Christianity - Volume I
The Choice -Between Islam and Christianity - Volume II
Is the Bible God’s Word?
Al Qur’an the Miracle of Miracles What is His Name?
Christ in Islam What was the sign of Jonah?
What the Bible says about Muhammed (pbuh)?
Resurrection or Resuscitation?
Arabs and Israel – Conflict or Conciliation?
Crucifixion or Cruci-Fiction?
The Choice -Between Islam and Christianity - Volume II
Is the Bible God’s Word?
Al Qur’an the Miracle of Miracles What is His Name?
Christ in Islam What was the sign of Jonah?
What the Bible says about Muhammed (pbuh)?
Resurrection or Resuscitation?
Arabs and Israel – Conflict or Conciliation?
Crucifixion or Cruci-Fiction?
Dr Zakir Naik
Dr. Zakir Naik: Born-October 18, 1965 in Mumbai, India
A medical Doctor by Degree, Dr. Zakir Naik is renowned as a dynamic international orator on Islam and Comparative Religion. Any Person who listen's to his question and answers session is going to be astonished and overwhelmed as he clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Quran, authentic Hadith reciting each and giving each Surat, Ayat number(by heart) and he has not only learned Quran and Hadith by heart but has also learned several Bibles, the Talmud and the Torah (the Jewish scriptures), the Mahabharata and the Bhagwat Gita (the Hindu holy books), and other scriptures and gives very satisfying answer in conjunction with reason, logic and scientific facts. He has learned hundred and thousands of pages from different books by heart and has the knowledge of scientific and mathematical theories. Dr. Zakir is popular for his critical analysis and convincing answers to challenging questions posed by audiences specially non-muslims, after his public lecture.
In the last 7 years, Dr. Zakir Naik has delivered more than 700 public talks in the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Guyana (South America) and many other countries, in addition to numerous public talks in India. His lists of guests have included ambassadors of the respected countries, Army Generals, Political Leaders, Sports Persons, religious scholars , entrepreneurs, and most importantly the ordinary people.
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 Quran and the Bible in the light of Science” held in city of Chicago, U.S.A., on April 1, 2000 was the most famous one. He is also the founder and chairman of Islamic Research Foundation .
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 by http://www.irf.net/ . He has authored books on Islam and Comparative Religion.
One example of his abilities was revealed during an airport incident in Los Angeles. Where the security precaution post-9/11 has spawned complaints by visiting Muslims about harassment, especially over their inability to express themselves well enough to give convincing answers. But not for Dr. Zakir Naik, , who landed in Los Angeles airport on October 12 for a day's visit to receive an award for Service to Islam and humanity given by the International Islamic Internet University in Los Angeles. When he was asked about his treatment by immigration officers he replied “For me there was no problem and the people's behaviour was very nice”
Well when a Saudi newspaper interviewed him and investigated further, it was found that With his beard and Islamic skullcap, Dr. Naik did not escape notice at Los Angeles airport and so was immediately hauled in for questioning. After he was taken to the investigation room for question and answers, the custom officers started asking the question about different topics and also asked about his views on Sep 11 attacks he condemned the attacks ,then the officers asked about the Word “JIHAD”, he started quoting from several versions of the Bible, the Holy Quran, the Talmud and the Torah (the Jewish scriptures), the Mahabharata and the Bhagwat Gita (the Hindu holy books), and other scriptures he know by heart. And he proved that the concept of true “JIHAD” is not only Islamic but universal. Custom officers became curious and started putting more and more question, he continued to reply with his wisdom, knowledge and Logic, an hour passed, a long line of people were waiting for questioning ,so he was allowed to go and when he got up and left room about 70 officers from the airport surrounded him started following him to know about their own religion and Islam. After wards custom officers told that they were just astonished and they had never seen a person with so much knowledge.
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
THE CREATION OF MAN: By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem al-Tuwayjri
ALLAAH created ADAM with His hand and breathed into him his soul created by Him, and told His angels to prostrate to him.
Allaah created Adam from dust, as He says
(interpretation of the meaning):
“Verily, the likeness of ‘Eesa (Jesus) before Allaah is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust, then (He) said to him: ‘Be!’ — and he was” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:59]
When Allaah had completed the creation of Adam, He commanded the angels to prostrate to him, so they prostrated, except for Iblees, who was present but he refused and was too arrogant to prostrate to Adam:
“(Remember) when your Lord said to the angels: ‘Truly, I am going to create man from clay. So when I have fashioned him and breathed into him (his) soul created by Me, then you fall down prostrate to him.’ So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them, Except Iblees (Satan), he was proud and was one of the disbelievers” [Saad 38:71-74 – interpretation of the meaning]
Then Allaah told the angels that He was going to place Adam on earth and make generations after generations of his offspring, as He said (interpretation of the meaning):
“And (remember) when your Lord said to the angels: ‘Verily, I am going to place (mankind) generations after generations on earth’" [al-Baqarah 2:30]
Allaah taught Adam all the names:
“And He taught Adam all the names (of everything)” [al-Baqarah 2:31 – interpretation of the meaning]
When Iblees refused to prostrate to Adam, Allaah expelled him and cursed him:
“(Allaah) said: ‘Then get out from here; for verily, you are outcast. And verily, My Curse is on you till the Day of Recompense’” [Saad 38:77-78 – interpretation of the meaning]
When Iblees knew of his fate, he asked Allaah to give him respite until the Day of Resurrection:
“[Iblees (Satan)] said: ‘My Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are resurrected.’ (Allaah) said: ‘Verily, you are of those allowed respite Till the Day of the time appointed’” [Saad 38:79-81 – interpretation of the meaning]
When Allaah granted him that, he declared war on Adam and his descendents, made disobedience attractive to them and tempted them to commit immoral actions:
“[Iblees (Satan)] said: ‘By Your Might, then I will surely, mislead them all, Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism).’” [Saad 38:82-83 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allaah created Adam, and from him He created his wife, and from their progeny He created men and women, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife [Hawwa (Eve)], and from them both He created many men and women” [al-Nisaa’ 4:1]
Then Allaah caused Adam and his wife to dwell in Paradise, as a test for them. He commanded them to eat of the fruits of Paradise but He forbade them to eat from one tree:
“And We said: ‘O Adam! Dwell you and your wife in the Paradise and eat both of you freely with pleasure and delight, of things therein as wherever you will, but come not near this tree or you both will be of the Zaalimoon (wrong-doers)’” [al-Baqarah 2:35 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allaah warned Adam and his wife against the Shaytaan, as He said (interpretation of the meaning):
“O Adam! Verily, this is an enemy to you and to your wife. So let him not get you both out of Paradise, so that you will be distressed” [Ta-Ha 20:117]
Then the Shaytaan whispered to Adam and his wife, and tempted them to eat from the forbidden tree. Adam forgot
and could not resist the temptation, so he disobeyed his Lord and ate from that tree:
“Then Shaytaan (Satan) whispered to him, saying : ‘O Adam! Shall I lead you to the Tree of Eternity and to a kingdom that will never waste away?’ Then they both ate of the tree, and so their private parts became manifest to them, and they began to cover themselves with the leaves of the Paradise for their covering. Thus did Adam disobey his Lord, so he went astray” [Ta-Ha 20:120-121 – interpretation of the meaning]
Their Lord called to them and said (interpretation of the meaning):
“Did I not forbid you that tree and tell you: Verily, Shaytaan (Satan) is an open enemy unto you?” [al-A’raaf 7:22]
When they ate from the tree, they regretted what they had done, and said:
“Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You forgive us not, and bestow not upon us Your Mercy, we shall certainly be of the losers” [al-A’raaf 7:23 – interpretation of the meaning]
The sin of Adam stemmed from desire, not from arrogance, hence Allaah guided him to repent and He accepted that from him:
“Then Adam received from his Lord Words. And his Lord pardoned him (accepted his repentance). Verily, He is the One Who forgives (accepts repentance), the Most Merciful” [al-Baqarah 2:37 – interpretation of the meaning]
This is the way for Adam and his descendents: whoever sins then repents sincerely, Allaah will accept his repentance:
“And He it is Who accepts repentance from His slaves, and forgives sins, and He knows what you do” [al-Shoora 42:25 – interpretation of the meaning]
Then Allaah sent Adam and his wife, and Iblees, down to the earth, and He sent down Revelation to them and He sent the Messengers to them. So whoever believes will enter Paradise and whoever disbelieves will enter Hell:
“We said: ‘Get down all of you from this place (the Paradise), then whenever there comes to you Guidance from Me, and whoever follows My Guidance, there shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve. But those who disbelieve and belie Our Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) — such are the dwellers of the Fire. They shall abide therein forever’” [al-Baqarah 2:38-39 – interpretation of the meaning]
When Allaah sent them all down to the earth, the conflict between faith and kufr, between truth and falsehood, between good and evil, began, and it will continue until Allaah inherits the earth and everyone on it:
“(Allaah) said: ‘Get down, one of you an enemy to the other [i.e. Adam, Hawwa, (Eve), and Shaytaan (Satan)]. On earth will be a dwelling place for you and an enjoyment for a time’ [al-A’raaf 7:24 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allaah is Able to do all things. He created Adam with no father or mother, and He created Hawwa from a father with no mother, and He created ‘Eesa from a mother with no father, and He created us from a father and a mother. Allaah created Adam from dust, then He made his descendents from semen of despised water, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Who made everything He has created good and He began the creation of man from clay. Then He made his offspring from semen of despised water (male and female sexual discharge). Then He fashioned him in due proportion, and breathed into him the soul (created by Allaah for that person); and He gave you hearing (ears), sight (eyes) and hearts. Little is the thanks you give!” [al-Sajdah 32:7-9]
How man is created in the womb, and the stages which he goes through, is a wondrous thing. Allaah mentioned this in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):
“And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay (water and earth). Thereafter We made him (the offspring of Adam) as a Nutfah (mixed drops of the male and female sexual discharge and lodged it) in a safe lodging (womb of the woman). Then We made the Nutfah into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We made the clot into a little lump of flesh, then We made out of that little lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We brought it forth as another creation. So Blessed is Allaah, the Best of creators” [al-Mu’minoon 23:12-14]
Allaah Alone creates whatever He wills. He knows what is in the wombs, and He decrees provision and lifespans (for His creatures):
“To Allaah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom He wills. Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren whom He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower and is Able to do all things” [al-Shoora 42:49-50 – interpretation of the meaning]
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“Allaah has appointed an angel over the womb. He says, ‘O Lord, a drop of semen (nutfah); O Lord, a clot (‘alaqah); O Lord, a little lump of flesh (mudghah).’ Then if Allah wishes (to complete) its creation, the angel asks, (O Lord) male or female, wretched (doomed to Hell) or blessed (destined for Paradise)? How much will his provision be? And what will his lifespan be?’ So that is written whilst (the child) is still in the mother's womb.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 318)
Allaah honoured the children of Adam and subjugated for their benefit that which is in the heavens and on earth:
“See you not (O men) that Allaah has subjected for you whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and has completed and perfected His Graces upon you, (both) apparent (i.e. Islamic Monotheism, and the lawful pleasures of this world, including health, good looks) and hidden [i.e. one’s faith in Allaah (of Islamic Monotheism), knowledge, wisdom, guidance for doing righteous deeds, and also the pleasures and delights of the Hereafter in Paradise]? [Luqmaan 31:20 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allaah has distinguished and honoured man with reason by which he knows his Lord, Creator and Provider, and by which he knows what is good and evil, what will benefit him and what will harm him, what is halaal and what is haraam. Allaah did not create man and leave him alone with no path to follow. Rather, Allaah revealed the Books and sent Messengers to guide mankind to the Straight Path.
Allaah created people with a natural inclination towards monotheism (Tawheed – belief in the Oneness of Allaah). Every time they deviated from that, Allaah sent a Prophet to bring them back to the Straight Path. The first of the Prophets was Adam and the last was Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him):
“Mankind were one community and Allaah sent Prophets with glad tidings and warnings, and with them He sent down the Scripture in truth to judge between people in matters wherein they differed." [al-Baqarah 2:213 – interpretation of the meaning]
All the Messengers called people to the same truth, which is the worship of Allaah alone and to reject all gods besides Him:
“And verily, We have sent among every Ummah (community, nation) a Messenger (proclaiming): “Worship Allaah (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) Taaghoot (all false deities, i.e. do not worship Taaghoot besides Allaah).” [al-Nahl 16:36 – interpretation of the meaning]
The religion with which Allaah sent the Prophets and Messengers was the same, i.e., Islam:
“Truly, the religion with Allaah is Islam” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:19 – interpretation of the meaning]
The last of the heavenly Books which Allaah revealed was the Qur’aan, confirming the Books which came before it, and as a guidance to all of mankind:
“(This is) a Book which We have revealed unto you (O Muhammad) in order that you might lead mankind out of darkness (of disbelief and polytheism) into light." [Ibraaheem 14:1 – interpretation of the meaning]
The last of the Prophets and Messengers whom Allaah sent was Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him):
“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allaah and the last (end) of the Prophets” [al-Ahzaab 33:40 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allaah sent Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to all of mankind:
“Say (O Muhammad): ‘O mankind! Verily, I am sent to you all as the Messenger of Allaah’” [al-A’raaf 7:158 – interpretation of the meaning]
The Qur’aan is the last and greatest of the heavenly Books and Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is the last and best of the Prophets and Messengers. Allaah has abrogated all of the heavenly Books with the Qur’aan, so whoever does not follow the Qur’aan and enter Islam and believe in the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and follow him, his deeds will not be accepted:
“And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:85 – interpretation of the meaning]
The religion which was brought by Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) confirms the message brought by the Prophets before him, in its basic principles and advocation of noble characteristics, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“He (Allaah) has ordained for you the same religion (Islamic Monotheism) which He ordained for Nooh (Noah), and that which We have revealed to you (O Muhammad), and that which We ordained for Ibraaheem (Abraham), Moosa (Moses) and ‘Eesa (Jesus) saying you should establish religion (i.e. to do what it orders you to do practically) and make no divisions] in it (religion) (i.e. various sects in religion). [al-Shoora 42:13]
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
25 Dua'a From Holy Quran
1. Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the life to come and keep us safe from the torment of the Fire (2:201)
2. Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure and give us help against those who reject faith. (2:250)
3. Our Lord! Take us not to task if we forget or fall into error. (2:286)
4. Our Lord! Lay not upon us such a burden as You did lay upon those before us. (2:286)
5. Our Lord! Impose not on us that which we have not the strength to bear, grant us forgiveness and have mercy on us. You are our Protector. Help us against those who deny the truth. (2:286)
6. Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate from the truth after You have guided us, and bestow upon us mercy from Your grace. Verily You are the Giver of bounties without measure. (3:8)
7. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and the lack of moderation in our doings, and make firm our steps and succour us against those who deny the truth.(3:147)
8. Our Lord! Whomsoever You shall commit to the Fire, truly You have brought [him] to disgrace, and never will wrongdoers find any helpers (3:192)
9. Our Lord! Behold we have heard a voice calling us unto faith: "Believe in your Lord" as we have believed. (3:193)
10. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and efface our bad deeds and take our souls in the company of the righteous. (3:193)
11. Our Lord! And grant us that which you have promised to us by Your messengers and save us from shame on the Day of Judgement. Verily You never fail to fulfill Your promise. (3:194)
12. Our Lord! We have sinned against ourselves, and unless You grant us forgiveness and bestow Your mercy upon us, we shall most certainly be lost! (7:23)
13. Our Lord! Place us not among the people who have been guilty of evildoing. (7:47)
14. Our Lord! Lay open the truth between us and our people, for You are the best of all to lay open the truth. (7:89)
15. Our Lord! Pour out on us patience and constancy, and make us die as those who have surrendered themselves unto You. (7:126)
16. Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the evildoing folk, and save as by Your mercy from people who deny the truth (10:85-86)
17. Our Lord! You truly know all that we may hide [in our hearts] as well as all that we bring into the open, for nothing whatever, be it on earth or in heaven, remains hidden from Allah (14:38)
18. Our Lord! Bestow on us mercy from Your presence and dispose of our affairs for us in the right way. (18:10)
19. Our Lord! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a comfort to our eyes, and give us the grace to lead those who are conscious of You. (25:74)
20. Our Lord! You embrace all things within Your Grace and Knowledge, forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and ward off from them the punishment of Hell. (40:7)
22. Our Lord! Relieve us of the torment, for we do really believe. (44:12)
23. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins as well as those of our brethren who proceeded us in faith and let not our hearts entertain any unworthy thoughts or feelings against [any of] those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of kindness and Most Merciful (59:10)
24. Our Lord! In You we have placed our trust, and to You do we turn in repentance, for unto You is the end of all journeys. (60:4)
25. Our Lord! Perfect our light for us and forgive us our sins, for verily You have power over all things. (66:8)
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Islam is very great religion: Pooja Lama's perception of Islam
Nepal's famous actress, model 28-year-old Pooja Lama perception of Islam and to the community was surprised. She brought up in Buddhist family, She announced her Converting after a short visit to Dubai and return from Qatar to Kathmandu , was present to discuss these important Statements:
Interview: Abdus Saboor Nadvi
Q: What feature of Islam in persuading you to accept Islam?
A: I was from the Buddhist family, One year ago that thought in my mind to study other religions, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam started a comparative study, during study travel to Dubai and Qatar was the journey there from the Islamic civilization was very impressed, the biggest feature of Islam, he is Oneness, faith and trust in Allah to see who got strong belief here, and in Other religion I could not.
Q: World media has opened front against Islam, Islam is being presented in the style of terrorism, you were not affected by it?
A: Propaganda against Islam is the reason also embracing to Islam, because his study say other thing was I found, and now I can say with the claim that Islam is the world's only religion of humanity and peace issues Justice solution offers.
Q: Pooja Ji! From the film industry is concerned you, and you regarding the many scandals in the media come to common view, which you was afflicted, and once attempted suicide of you, will tell us something?
A: I did not want to accuse the media regarding my personal life to cut, to publish comments, to defame me, I think you need this talking, still have been my three marriages, after a brief break from all There was gone to alone, I have a son from first husband who lives with my mother, about the same things the media to jump some improper things, which hurt me very much, people accuse me that I have for fame What's all this, the truth is that I was miserable wanted to commit suicide, I took my friends, led by the study of religious books, then embraced Islam, I want to forget my past, because I now 'm quiet and decent life.
Q: Pooja Ji! After acceptance of Islam came a major change in your lifestyle, your head is tied up Scarf , the alcohol and smoking have also repent?
A: Please don’t call me Pooja, Pooja my past and now I am Amna Farooqi, tension-filled moments before Islam, alcohol and cigarettes were my support, ever drink so much that the firm was unconscious. Prey to depression had, and the darkness around me was just darkness, but the joy of Islam have breath, alcohol, cigarettes have turn, the only Halal eat meat.
Q: In Islam Body exhibition of women, song and dance equipment is prevented, to what extent you agree?
A: After my converting to Islam , all producers have broken me , since the sangeet is filled my pulse was intravenous, so sometimes songs in a restaurant will go away, burqa ( Full Hijab) also use’s wearing, will try to exhaust even a series of songs.
Q: What were the motives of Islam?
A: Since the some of my Buddhist partner had converted to Islam, when they see trouble me urge you to Islam, says his teachings, I started to read, one day I put a Muslim friend to lecture, one of his Fixed all my heart that any wrongdoing was not afraid of humans but should fear Allah, so embrace Islam at that time decided to shelter.
Q: After acceptance of Islam was the reaction of your family?
A: After embracing Islam I informed my family, who lives in Darjiling , my mother cooperated fully, if they saw me flowers when smayyn, might say:''Oh dear! You chose the right path, to see you happy I found quiet. Hobbits have changed me, So other people also appreciated the family.
Q: The media have expressed doubt that any Muslim anywhere you are in love and married her to felled you is Islam?
A: baseless news, Some my friends are Muslims, but this does not mean that I love someone felled and brought Islam to marry her lust, yes now I am a Muslim, so I married a Muslim will have, and shall decide when everyone will know then.
Janardan Parsad became Mohammad Sohail
Janardan Prasad Verma last seven years ago was a major change in his life and he became Mohammad Sohail, 18 / years to work in Saudi Arabia Mohammad Sohail faced big below and downs in his life , he accepted Islam after large faced difficult circumstances, he work hard to reaching the universal message of Islam to non-Muslim brothers, therefore dozens of them converted to Islam and lives are full of happiness, were below their points of discussion presented are about.
Interview: Abdus Saboor Nadvi
Q: Short Introduction and Family Background?
A: My name janardan Prasad Varma was born in Hindu family, four brothers and four sister, at eight years old, started working from home, seeing the miserable plight decided that I will study and work together. Leaving the home Uttar Pradesh to travel to Mumbai continued employment with studies, a few days later and I was become Nirankari, also made the whole house.
Q: How did the idea of becoming Nirankari?
A: those days was in Mumbai, was associated with professional driving, a day through chembur area was seen in a larger venue is being meeting, I stopped and asked people the details, they told me this is that the Nirankari's meeting, they do not worship idols, trees or plants, they do not follow God, their belief that God internally took place in everyone, but we can not see it, and who can not see the same God is. That each one here without any discrimination, touch each other's feet, parents and children of their children's feet touch his parents, then I very liked this belief, then I was Nirankari, the village came back Nirankari whole family made, my family are still Nirankari.
Q: When from Nirankari gradient increased to Islam?
A: When I was in Mumbai after becoming so Nirankari, Islamic parties Conventions agreed to go, once a meeting of the Speaker said: "One should accept only religion , this book should be strong belief that Allah has sent down from heaven . and he is the Holy Qur'an, I had surprised, then equal Muslim parties have been in, I asked many Muslims that I want to study that book, book shop was on, but all say that you are Hindu, Therefore it can not give you the holy book. Meanwhile, reached in Saudi Arabia for driving professionals, was here a one year passed with me was an accident and my vegan was has the death of a man, without my fault, pushed me behind prison bars was, was a half years imprisonment, was in jail that month of Ramadan came, people have to see fast movement conflict in the heart, that I should fast, then I began to fast on experience as found relaxing and peaceful , in this way 27 / fast, people told me why you don’t pray, why do only be fast? I somehow remove them, then after release from prison began research about Islam. And was the beginning of Nirankar hate.
Q: Which cause of hatred nirankar?
A: Islam began to study the louse, nirankar began to hate the mother of two international big difference between ideas, human beings (men and women) of Islam to appear in that respect and honor, not forming them is here at all, a I hate that things were boys and girls take each other's feet as the two bodies is God, I do not understand this philosophy, I thought it shameful and immoral actions is promoting one religion, May Allah forgive I saw that young boys, girls capture cross-border debt feet, we seek Allah's peace and comfort.
Q: Research about Islam during which things experienced?
A: First of all Hindi translation of the Quran obtained, some cassettes bought , read and began to hear, from ordinary Muslims about Islam when some ask if they would have rejected me, say you are Hindu, remain silent, My colleagues treated me great evil, to understand Hindu-Muslim Indian and Pakistani have hurt me a lot, my drinking would have mixed with wastewater in the vessel, put garbage in my bed, staring at me with eyes full of disdain, I sip P. patience about the authenticity of Islam, continued research, of Medina during this trip I did meet, the city's non-Muslim Medina Road (outside sanctuary boundaries) was my Portal. That road connected to a high parking was, and there were visible tower of mosque Of Prophet, where my vegan to stop and with seeing the towers of mosque slept, then see that dream in the night two elderly white pus came and hold my hand say you're doing here be? Come with me, so I breakup my sleeping, I dream about this at this place visits.
Q: But this vision has affected your mind?
A: Love grew from Medina, Medina, goes through whenever I definitely would stay there one night, grew to Islam , Biography of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)studied, such research was seven years have passed, to embrace Islam, and stitched the Islamic Center in Riyadh and our converting to Islam announced.
Q: Masha Allah, Islam on which feature you most affected?
C: the Tawheed belief affected the most, when Hindu religion need anything special for him is called God, God is different for rain for money separate, mind means to fulfill is none and, similar ideas are found in nrnkar, but Islam for everything is only one Allah, ask Him everything and He has put it, millions of goddess Hindus worship I was disgusted by the Hindu religion, a worship Allah and believe in the strong belief made me crazy of Islam, Another thing in Islam women's cashew position and time, is so high that no examples of other religions will, wisdom, women's hijaab also impressed me a lot.
Q: What is the reaction of the family?
A: the parents and brothers initially promised, that you come home, like say, we are prepared to do, go home after all invited to Islam, but all were retracted his promises, family narrowed surrounded around me, stop putting when I pray , a week prayed constantly stand, family stand around me and threaten Therefore, prayer time hand pump used to remove so that I do not Ablution able, missing my prayer , I continued to prayers in fields describing the family's, did not refrain obstinacy.
Q: Your wife and children react is?
A: the first, wife agreed to accept to Islam, in all the teachings of Islam tell him, it happened was that they avoid the days, and family and other women live it instigates a rebellion against me was used, children were my anti, my big boy whose name was kanhaiya Lal Verma, Mohammad Ibrahim is now, come with me, and he is now studying Medical, a few days later, the family felt I leave that to make all Muslims, then my wife and father to hire bastard mans plotted to kill me, leave all the real estate and money had to leave empty handed, my older child and with no other did not.
Q: What did you do after leaving the house?
A: Since I am employed in Saudi Arabia , there came back from Saudi Arabia. And here in your area met some sincere brothers, they have courage, my wedding, and resident Siddhartha Nagar in the vicinity of a town, Jazahumullah.
Q: the brotherhood of Islam that is taught, how it affected?
A: in any religion teaching brotherhood and fraternity they did not, which I found in Islam, but was surprised when the followers of Islam found in missing the great teaching of Islam, I do not think that ordinary Muslims see no will accept Islam, Muslims would change your status, role on high must morally, scale dissemination of Islam have, I hope to Allah that Islam in the world with full speed speared to all Nation will.
What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said:
"God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers."(Quran, 60:8)
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children,*[1] and he would advise them:
{...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child.}*[2] And he also said: {Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is found for a span of forty years.}*[3]
Also, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has forbidden punishment with fire.*[4]
He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,*[5] and he even warned that on the Day of Judgment,
{The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed. [This means killing and injuring]}*[7]
Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
{A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat the insects of the earth.}*[8]
He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet was asked, “Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?” He said:
{There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.}*[9]
Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
{When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.}*[10]
In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.
Footnotes:
*(1) Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1744, and Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #3015.
*(2) Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1731, and Al-Tirmizi, #1408.
*(3) Narrated in Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #3166, and Ibn Majah, #2686.
*(4) Narrated in Abu-Dawood, #2675.
*(5) Narrated in Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #6871, and Saheeh Muslim, #88.
*(6) Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1678, and Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #6533.
*(7) Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #2422, and Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #2365.
*(8) This saying of Muhammad has been mentioned in more detail on this page. Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #2244, and Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #2466.
*(9) Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #1955, and Al-Tirmizi, #1409.
PILLARS OF ISLAM
In Islam there are five basic duties which Muslims must perform.
They are known as the five pillars of Islam (Arkanul Islam).
These are: Shahadah, the establishment of Prayers (Salah), the payment of Zakah (paying the poor due), the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah and Sawm Ramadan (fasting the month of Ramadan).
1- SHAHADA (The First Pillar of Islam)
لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله
“La llaha illal-lah Muhammad -ur-rasulullah“
“There is no god but Allah and Muhammad (pbuh) is the messenger of Allah“
2- SALAH (The Second Pillar of Islam)
The second pillar of Islam is performing Salah (Prayer). The Muslim is enjoined to perform five obligatory prayers every day to keep himself in relation with his Lord, to invoke and implore Him, and to refrain himself from committing lewdness or indecency. These prayers not only ensure psychological rest to the Muslim in this present life, but they also pave the way to him to gain eternal happiness in the hereafter.
3- ZAKAAT (The Third Pillar of Islam)
ALLAH ordained every Muslim who possesses a certain amount a certain amount of property to pay annually of these possessions the Zakah to the poor, or to the other categories mentioned in the Quran.
4- SAWM RAMADHAN (The Fourth Pillar of Islam)
The fourth pillar of Islam is to fast during the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Hijri calendar.
Before the dawn of the first day of Ramadan, the Muslim in-tends to fast this month, and abstains every day from drinking, eating, or practicing sex till after the sun sets, He performs the fasting till the end of the month of Ramadan, fulfilling by that the commandment of Allah, and seeking His pleasure.
5- HAJJ (The Fifth Pillar of Islam)
Pilgrimage (Hajj) is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is a duty for a Muslim to perform pilgrimage to the House of Allah once in lifetime, however it is permissible to him to do pilgrimage voluntarily more than once.
Pilgrimage has innumerable benefits:
1. In fulfilling this service, man expresses his devotion to Allah, not only by performing rites which need physical effort, but he expresses also his deep spiritual devotion to Allah and spends of his money for His sake.
2. Pilgrimage is an annual Muslim-congress, attended by Muslims from all over the world.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
How to become a Muslim
If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah for all human-beings, then, one should pronounce the "Shahada", the testimony of faith, without further delay. The Holy Qur'an is explicit on this regard as Allah states:
"The Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam." (Qur'an 3:19)
In another verse of the Holy Qur'an, Allah states:
"If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (Submission to Allah), Never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost." (Qur'an 3:85)
If a person does not pronounce the Shahada and enter Islaam, we cannot say that he is a Muslim, even if he admired Islaam and recognized that it the best religion, a great religion, and so on. Abu Taalib, the uncle of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) died a kaafir (non-Muslim), and Allaah forbade His Prophet to pray for forgiveness for him, even though he used to defend the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and said in his poems: "I do know that the religion of Muhammad is better than all other religions of mankind; were it not for fear of blame or slander, you would find me accepting it completely."
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