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25 December 2011

7 Powerful Tips to Avoid Anger

A man came to the Prophet (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and asked him (Peace and blessings be upon him) for advice. He (Peace and blessings be upon him) said,FireHand 7 Powerful Tips to Avoid Anger
“Do not become angry.” The man repeated his request for advice, and each time, the Prophet replied with this one phrase that sums up all good attitudes and behavior: “Do not become angry.” (Bukhari)
While you may not be able to avoid people’s anger and aggressive attitudes, you can surely deal with such situations in a wise and productive manner.
Anger can be like a fire. And you can’t possibly combat fire by another spark of fire, or pouring fuel onto it – this would result in a massive fire that would swallow everybody, including yourself. Whereas pouring water onto fire will curb it, if not end it entirely. Having a calm, tolerant temper can combat anger like water extinguishes fire.
Reacting calmly and tolerantly to an angry situation might first seem passive – but who cares! If you want to just add fuel to the fire, the situation will probably spiral out of control and end up in a fight of unpredictable magnitude.
I agree that being a calm, tolerant person does require a lot of self-discipline, which is normally “difficult”.
Here are some time-tested tips for averting anger:

1. You have to understand that anger is not a matter of power or ability.

“The strong man is not the one who can wrestle, but it is the one who can control himself when he is angry.” (Bukhari)

2. Regard anger as an infection

Keep due distance from those ill-tempered people, regardless of the extent of their anger and the reason behind it. Don’t react in a manner that will signal hatred. Doing so will probably just exacerbate the anger and exasperate the situation.

3. Feel free to delay your reaction

It won’t bruise your dignity nor tarnish your image. You can end your presence in this situation. Whether physically or if it’s a phone conversation, or a virtual presence with chatting, and react later when you’re mentally ready to deal positively with the situation.

4. Keep the interest of the Muslim community in mind.

”Do not be angry with each other and do not envy each other and do not turn away from each other, and be slaves of Allah, brothers. It is not halal for a Muslim to shun his brother for more than three nights.” (Imam Malik’s Muwatta)

5. React with a calming statement.

For example, “I understand how you feel, I know you must be angry, etc. Try and avert the angered person from thoughts that continue to anger them.

6. A few kind words can have a surprising effect.

Reverting the whole situation into a pleasant tone will help lessen tensions. On the other hand, harsh words trigger retaliation. Watch your words because they can set the tone for an entire situation.

7. Don’t become that person.

If you hate the attitude of the person who’s angry, know that reacting in a harsh manner will render you pretty much similar to him/her, so you’d better be careful.
Be strong and make your calm manner contain the situation. Be wise. Self-control is cornerstone to curbing people’s anger.
Remember that our beloved Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) never took revenge over a personal matter.
It is narrated that “The Prophet never took revenge for his own sake, but if the laws of Allah were violated, he would take revenge for the sake of Allah.”
Remain wise and apply the virtue of patience, which is your key tool to avert aggressive and anger attitudes.
Remember, the relationships and attitudes you cultivate within your life will impact your productivity.
So remain positive and avoid negativity!
About the author
Maha Youssuf is the Founder and Managing Director of The Muslim Tribune.

11 December 2011

Wine

Narrated Abdullah Ibn Abbas:

The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) said: Every intoxicant is khamr (wine) and every intoxicant is forbidden. If anyone drinks wine, Allah will not accept prayer from him for forty days, but if he repents, Allah will accept his repentance. If he repeats it a fourth time, it is binding on Allah that He will give him tinat al-khabal to drink.

He was asked: What is tinat al-khabal, Apostle of Allah? He replied: Discharge of wounds, flowing from the inhabitants of Hell. If anyone serves it to a minor who does not distinguish between the lawful and the unlawful, it is binding on Allah that He will give him to drink the discharge of wounds, flowing from the inhabitants of Hell.

30 November 2011

Love and Intimacy for Muslims


Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu


Love and Intimacy for Muslims
                   by Umm Reem
                 Source: MuslimMatters.org



One day a sister dropped by to pick up something and saw me dressed up with make-up and jewelry, so she assumed I was going somewhere. When I told her I wasnt, the reason I dressed up surprised her.

I told her, “Because it is about time for my husband to return from work.”

She said, “You still get ready for your husband?”

“Yes, what do you mean “still”?!” I asked.

She said, “I used to do that in the beginning of the marriage and then I don’t it anymore.”



Unfortunately this is a common scenario among many Muslim married sisters. In fact, one of the most common complaints husbands have against their wives is that the wives dont beautify themselves at home.


I have personally observed many Muslim sisters stop taking care of themselves once they get married. Some married sisters only dress up when they go out and while others dont even bother with that. For some, abaya and hijab become a perfect “cover up” for outside the house and shalwar-kameez  become the perfect lounge-wear for inside the house!



Reasons Why Sisters Dont Dress Up:
I cannot generalize the reasons why sisters stop taking interest in taking care of themselves at home, but I want to highlight 2 main points:
Once married to a practicing brother, sisters assume their knight in shining armor won’t be interested in their looks but, rather, in their imaan. They believe their beauty lies in their “piety.”
Husbands dont express their desire in seeing their wives dressed up. Or, when their wives dress up, they dont bother to compliment them, which confuses the wife into thinking, “He does not care.”

Beauty and Piety are Two Separate Characteristics:

Let’s remember, piety may add to a person’s inner beauty which may reflect through physical appearance; however, they both are independent characteristics.


There is no prohibition in looking good; in fact, to physically beautify oneself to please one’s husband and keep him happy is not only a praiseworthy act but also a means to earn reward from Allah azza wa jall.

When the Prophet sallallahu alihi wasalam was asked which woman was best, he replied, “The one who pleases (her husband) when he looks at her, obeys him when he gives a command….” (Nasai)


Hence, sisters, please on a daily basis before your husband returns home:
Take a shower.
Change your clothes.
Wash your face with cleanser/scrub.
Put light make up on. Please dont use the excuse, “I dont know how to.”
Wear some jewelry.
Show some creativity with your hair. Remember frizzy hair can be taken care of with gel, mousse, hair spray, hair straightener etc.


Moreover, try to get a facial done once in a while. If you cant afford to, there are millions of products available at very reasonable prices for home facials/deep cleaning.



Dear sisters,

Abaya should not be used to cover up weight gain, and neither should the hijab keep frizzy/unkempt hair covered. I understand that shalwar-kameez are the most comfortable clothing but it needs to be changed before your husband get back home.



Husbands: Pay Attention & Don’t be Stingy with Words:

A wife desires attention from her husband. If she feels her husband appreciates her dressing up and taking care of herself, it will encourage her to take care of herself. Hence, husbands please:Pay attention to your wife on a daily basis
Show interest in her looks, clothes and her overall appearance
Encourage her by buying her clothes you would like her to wear
When she is dressed up, make sure you praise her.
When she is not, remind her gently

16 November 2011

Eat with Right Hand



Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“No one among you should eat with his left hand, or drink with it, for the Shaytaan eats with his left hand and drinks with it.”

(Narrated by Muslim, 2020).

28 October 2011

"Ya Allah"



When 'Adam (A.S)' Ate The Forbidden Fruit, He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Forgave Him And Erased His Sin.

When 'Abraham (Ibrahim A.S)' Was Thrown into The Fire, He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH"  Saved Him And Made The Fire Cool.

When Ordered To Sacrifice His Son, He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH"  Replaced His Son With A Mountain Goat.

When 'Hagar (Hajeera)' Had Nothing To Feed Her Baby, She Cried,“ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Burst Forth For Her The Spring Of Zamzam.

When 'Joseph (Yusuf A.S)' Was Thrown into The Well, He Cried “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Reassured Him Of His Help And Victory.

When 'Jacob (Yaqob A.S)' Became Blind At The Grief Of His Missing Son, He Cried,“ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Restored His Sight And Returned To Him His Son.

When 'Moses (Mosa A.S)' Fled His Land in Fear,  He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Gave Him Safety in The Farmer’s House.

When 'Pharaoh’s' Army Closed in On Them,  He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Parted The Sea For Them And Drowned Their Enemy.

When 'Jacob (Yaqoob A.S)' Was Stricken With Distress,  He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH"  Restored For Him His Health And Wealth.

When 'Jonah (Yunoos A.S)' Lay At The Bottom Of The Sea, He Cried,“ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Ordered The Whale To Bring Him To Shore.

When 'David (Jalooth A.S)' Met Goliath, He Cried,“ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Gave Him Victory And Goliath Was Slain.

When They Tried To Crucify Jesus (Isa A.S), He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Raised Him Up And Saved Him From Crucifixion.

When 'Muhammad’s Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam' Followers Were Tortured, He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Opened For Them The Way To Madinah.

When He Was Nearly Captured in The Cave, He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH'S" Spider Spun A Web And Concealed Him.

When His Army Was Outnumbered At Badr, He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Sent Down Angels To Rout His Foe.

When His Companions Were Massacred At Mauna, He Cried, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Avenged Their Deaths And Destroyed The Oppressors.

When A Ship is Tossed By A Storm, They Cry, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Brings Them Safely To Land.


When Trapped in A Dark Hole, They Cry, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Enlightens Them With An Opening.


When The Rope Becomes Too Tight, They Cry, “ YA ALAH ”
So "ALLAH" Breaks it And Brings Them Relief.


When They Plead For "ALLAH'S" Help And Cry, “ YA ALLAH ”
So "ALLAH" Responds, “Indeed My Help is Near!”


When Matters Are Beyond You, Cry, “ YA ALLAH ”
And He (ALLAH) Will Aid You And Assist You.


When All Hope is Lost, Cry, “ YA ALLAH ”
And He (ALLAH) Will Bring You Ease After Hardship.


When You Have Nothing Left, Cry,“ YA ALLAH ”
And He (ALLAH) Will Provide For You From Where You Could Never imagine.


When You Have No One Else To Turn To, Cry, “ YA ALLAH ”
And You Will Find Him in Front Of You,
 

ALLAH- HU - AKBAR

First 10 days of Dhul Hijjah



Narrated Ibn Abbas: The Prophet said, "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijja)." Then some companions of the Prophet said, "Not even Jihad?" He replied, "Not even Jihad, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger (for Allah's sake) and does not return with any of those things." (Bukhari)

Among the good deeds which the Muslim should strive to do during the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah are:

  1. Fasting. It is Sunnah to fast on the ninth day of Dhu’l-Hijjah, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) urged us to do good deeds during this time, and fasting is one of the best of deeds.
  2. Takbeer. It is Sunnah to say Takbeer ("Allahu akbar"), Tahmeed ("Al-hamdu Lillaah"), Tahleel ("La ilaha ill-Allah") and Tasbeeh ("Subhaan Allah") during the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, and to say it loudly in the mosque, the home, the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah and mention His name out loud, as an act of worship and as a proclamation of the greatness of Allah, may He be exalted. Men should recite these phrases out loud, and women should recite them quietly.
  3. Doing more good deeds in general, because good deeds are beloved by Allah and will bring a great reward from Him. Whoever is not able to go to Hajj should occupy himself at this blessed time by worshipping Allah, praying (salaat), reading Qur’an, remembering Allah, making supplication (du’aa’), giving charity, honoring his parents, upholding the ties of kinship, enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil, and other good deeds and acts of worship.
  4. Sacrifice. One of the good deeds that will bring a person closer to Allah during these ten days is offering a sacrifice, by choosing a high-quality animal and fattening it, spending money for the sake of Allah.
  5. Sincere repentance. One of the most important things to do during these ten days is to repent sincerely to Allah and to give up all kinds of disobedience and sin. Repentance means coming back to Allah and foregoing all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes, out of regret for what has passed, giving it up immediately and being determined never to return to it, but to adhere firmly to the Truth by doing what Allah loves.
There is much to be gained, so make the most of the opportunity afforded by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days. Hasten to do good works, before death strikes, before one can regret one’s negligence and failure to act, before one is asked to return to a place where no prayers will be answered, before death intervenes between the hopeful one and the things he hopes for, before you are trapped with your deeds in the grave.

23 October 2011

Three times



Narrated Anas:Whenever the Prophet ( Peace Be Upon Him ) spoke a sentence (said a thing), he used to repeat it thrice so that the people could understand it properly from him and whenever he asked permission to enter, (he knocked the door) thrice with greeting. ( Bukhari)
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O you who believe! Enter not houses other than your own, until you have asked permission and greeted those in them; that is better for you, in order that you may remember.
And if you find no one therein, still enter not until permission has been given. And if you are asked to go back, go back, for it is purer for you. And Allah is All-Knower of what you do.  [Surah An-Nur: 27-28]

16 October 2011

Hell

"On the Day when We will say to Hell,"Are you filled?" It will say,"Are there any more (to come)?"
Quran 50.30
May Allah save us from Hell

15 October 2011

Mother

" Mother "
A Man Once Asked The Prophet Sallalahu Alaihe Wassalam To Whom He Should Show The Most Kindness.
The Prophet Replied :
" Your Mother,
Next Your Mother,
Next Your Mother,
And Then Your Father."
(Sunan of Abu-Dawood)

“ Heaven Lies Beneath The Feet Of Your Mother ”


What is The Big Deal About Mothers Anyway ?

Well Let’s See…
She Carried You in Her Womb For Nine Months.
Then She Gave You Birth Which is The Most Painful Thing Ever!
She Stayed Up For You All Night.
She Looked After You When You Were Sick.
She Loved You Endlessly.
She Nurtured You.
When The World Turned its Back On You,
She Was The Only Person There To Support You.
You Have To Do Nothing To Gain Her Love And Affection Because Her Love And Affection is Always There No Matter What.
Free Of Cost !
She Scolds You Because She Loves You And Wants The Best For You.
She is Always Trying To Protect You And That’s Why She Doesn’t Want You To Be Out Late At Night.
That’s Why She Doesn’t Want You To Hang Out With Certain Types Of People.
 If You Think About it,
 it All Makes Sense.
You Say She Doesn’t Understand.
Well Then...
MAKE HER UNDERSTAND !
Talk To Her And Make Her Feel Loved As Well.
After All She Has Done For You,
 She Deserves it !
One Thing You Can Always Be Sure Of is That Your Mother Will Be The Best Friend You Will Ever Have.
 She Will Be Honest And Sincere.
 She Will Not Expect Anything From You in Return For The Friendship
Just Your Love And Your Smiles.
When You Think You Have Grown Up,
You Think You Know The inside Outs Of Life,
You Really Don't !
That is Why Your Mother Wants To Know What is Happening in Your Life.
She Doesn’t Mean To intrude.
 Rather She Wants To Be A Part Of Your Life...
Again.
To Be Your Guide,
To Be Your Mentor.
Instead Of Telling Her Off,
include Her in Your Life,
and trust me you will learn a lot from her !
You Will Come To Realize That You Have A Lot in Common With Your Mother.
From There You Can Start A Beautiful Relationship That Will Last A Lifetime And Beyond Insha’Allah !
Each Of Us Should Appreciate What We Have in Our Mothers.
They Are Our Teachers And Our Role Models.
 Every day with them is an opportunity to grow as a person. Every day away from them is a missed opportunity.

12 October 2011

Islamic sms of the day

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar(may Allah be pleased with him)
Prophet Muhammad(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Allah will not look at the person who drags his garment (behind him) out of conceit.''
Bukhari 7.674


And Allah makes the Ayat proofs evidences verses lessons signs revelations etc plain to you and Allah is All Knowing All Wise
Quran 24.18


Yeh kya murtiya hai jinke ird gird tumlog lage baithe ho, kahne lage humne apne baap dada ko inhi ki ibadat karte huwe paaya hai
Quran 21.52-53


Nabi sallallahu alaihi wa sallam ne farmaya aadmi ke liye yahi burai kafi hai ke woh apne musalmaan bhai ko haqeer jane.
Tirmizi

11 October 2011

Islamic sms for the day

Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: "We believe," and will not be tested
Quran 29.2
Surah Ankaboot


Ibn Umar reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: The names dearest to Allah are Abdullah and Abd al-Rahman
Muslim 5315


Woh log jo kehte hai agar us se baaz na aaye toh woh log jinho ne kufr kiya unhe zarur dardnaak azaab hoga.
Quran 5.73
Surah Al-Maeda


Aye nabi agar mere bande mere bareme puche toh aap unhe bata de mai unke Qarib hoon joh woh mujh se dua karte hai mai unki dua sunta hoon
Quran

Dont Let a Day pass

1 ➲ Don't let a day pass without Completing your Salat 5 times a day!
2 ➲ Don't let a day pass without Reading the Quran with meaning!
3 ➲ Don't let a day pass without Learning something new about Islam!
4 ➲ Don't let a day pass without Making Tawbaa!
5 ➲ Don't let a day pass without Thanking Allaah Subhanahuwa Ta'ala!
6 ➲ Don't let a day pass without Giving anything for Charity even simply a Smile :)
May Allah increase our Knowledge, Tawqa and Imaan, In sha Allah Ameen

Hadith (Spending on Family)



Narrated Abu Mas'ud(May Allah be pleased with him)
The Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "If a man spends on his family (with the intention of having a reward from Allah) sincerely for Allah's sake then it is a (kind of) alms-giving in reward for him. 

Bukhari 1.52

10 October 2011

Today's Beautiful Hadith is about Lust


Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said that Allah says: "A lustful look is like a poisoned arrow of Satan; whoever refrains from it out of fear from Me, I will replace it with belief whose sweetness he will find in his heart.


(Tabarani)

Sadaqah(Charity)



Narrated Asma:Allah's Apostle said, "Give (in charity) and do not give reluctantly lest Allah should give you in a limited amount; and do not withhold your money lest Allah should withhold it from you." (Bukhari)

The Necessity of Taqwa and Avoiding Riba

O you who believe! Have Taqwa of Allah and give up what remains from Riba, if you are (really) believers. And if you do not do it, then take a notice of war from Allah and His Messenger but if you repent, you shall have your capital sums. Deal not unjustly, and you shall not be dealt with unjustly. (2:278-279)
Tafsir (Ibn Kathir)
The Necessity of Taqwa and Avoiding Riba
Allah commands His believing servants to fear Him and warns them against what would bring them closer to His anger and drive them away from His pleasure. Allah said,

(O you who believe! Have Taqwa of Allah) meaning, fear Him and remember that He is watching all that you do.

(And give up what remains of Riba) meaning, abandon the Riba that people still owe you upon hearing this warning,

(if you indeed have been believers) believing in the trade that He allowed you and the prohibition of Riba.

Zayd bin Aslam said that this Ayah was revealed about Bani `Amr bin `Umayr, a sub-tribe of Thaqif, and Bani Al-Mughirah, from the tribe of Bani Makhzum, between whom were outstanding transactions of Riba leftover from time of Jahiliyyah. When Islam came and both tribes became Muslims, Thaqif required Bani Al-Mughirah to pay the Riba of that transaction, but Bani Al-Mughirah said, "We do not pay Riba in Islam.'' `Attab bin Usayd, the Prophet's deputy on Makkah, wrote to the Messenger of Allah about this matter. This Ayah was then revealed and the Messenger of Allah conveyed it to `Attab,

(O you who believe! Be afraid of Allah and give up what remains (due to you) from Riba (from now onward), if you are (really) believers. And if you do not do it, then take a notice of war from Allah and His Messenger.)

They said, "We repent to Allah and abandon whatever is left of our Riba'', and they all abandoned it This Ayah serves as a stern threat to those who continue to deal in Riba after Allah revealed this warning.

Riba Constitutes War Against Allah and His Messenger

Ibn Jurayj said that Ibn `Abbas said that,

(then take a notice of war) means, "Be sure of a war from Allah and His Messenger.'' He also said, "On the Day of Resurrection, those who eat Riba will be told, `take up arms for war.''' He then recited,

(And if you do not do it, then take a notice of war from Allah and His Messenger.)

Allah then said,

(But if you repent, you shall have your capital sums. Deal not unjustly) by taking the Riba,

(And you shall not be dealt with unjustly) meaning, your original capital will not diminish. Rather, you will receive only what you lent without increase or decrease.

How to know if your Ramadan has been accepted


By Tawfique Chowdhury
May Allah the great accept from us and you! You have fasted and prayed and wept and begged Allah the Great and now is your time to rejoice as His mercy and forgiveness envelopes the Universe. May Allah shower you and your family with His choicest rewards and please you on the Day you meet Him just as you are pleased today.
A lot of people ask the question: How do I know if Allah has accepted my Ramadan? How do I know that my deeds were not rejected, but accepted and written in my scale of good deeds? And you too must ask this question, since Ali radiallahu anhu said: “Do not be so concerned about the number of deeds as the acceptance of it.
Do you not remember what Allah the great said?
Verily Allah only accepts from the pious. [AlMa'idah: 27]

The answer to that, is simply: That your relationship with Allah after Ramadan is better than your relationship with Him before Ramadan. That you feel and act closer to Allah in Shawwal than you did in Shabaan. This strengthening of your relationship with Allah, is a feeling of the heart as well as from the action of the limbs.

The feeling of the heart, is that you see Allah’s signs in creation, and feel His authority and mercy and blessings in your life and thus draw nearer to Him by constant remembrance of Him. Ibnul Qayyim rahimahullah said: “The more that you witness the magnificence of His Lordship and the meagerness of our servitude to Him, and the more you learn about Allah and His greatness and about your soul and its meagerness, it will become manifestly clear to you that that which you have put forward from your offerings is not the least bit suitable for the Lord of Truth, even if you were to offer the deeds of all of Mankind and Jinn together. As a result, you would be full of fear how your measly offerings would ever be acceptable to Him. However, it is out of His honour and nobleness and graciousness that He accepts it. On top of that, He even rewards you for it, by His grace, nobleness and honour!” [Madarij As-Salikeen (2/439)] Glory be to Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful!

And that you draw closer to Him through your actions. That you feel the need to turn to prayer so you resolve to pray at the earliest time, that your heart wants to come back to the mosque so you make every attempt to pray in congregration, to open the Quran even on the day of Eid or start memorizing - so you make every effort to read it frequently, that you desire and miss the taraweeh and so make the resolve to continue to pray tahajjud and that you miss the fasts, so you resolve to do the 6 days of Shawwal. Then you remember the hadeeth of Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam:

“If the Prophet used to do any action, then he used to stick to it (i.e. make it a habit).” [Reported by Muslim]

Based on this, you resolve to make good habits out of the bootcamp that Ramadan provided so that good deeds become second nature to you.

Remember, if you want to get that special Ramadan feeling in your heart again, then take a path to gaining knowledge.

“Whoever Allah wants good for, then He gives him the fiqh of this religion.” [Reported by AlBukhari]

This is the surest sign that Allah accepted your Ramadan, that after it, you are more knowledgeable about Islam than you were before it. Islamic knowledge is now more accessible to you than ever before. So, make every effort to attend courses, read books and listen to lectures so that you draw closer to Allah every day. There is an AlKauthar course in your city, just around the corner, so make sure you attend it. Once you have gained that knowledge, then act upon it by calling to Allah through all those projects that are working on helping Allah deen. Mercy Mission has a project that you can get involved in or help you to launch your own.

Lastly, I hope to see you all soon in an event near you. Glory be to Allah that He has given us life until the end of this Ramadan, may Allah give us all the opportunity to see the next Ramadan and protect you and your families and all Muslims till then. Ameen.
Source: http://islam4parents.com

Recitation of Quran

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari:The Prophet said, "The example of him (a believer) who recites the Qur'an is like that of a citron which tastes good and smells good. And he (a believer) who does not recite the Qur'an is like a date which is good in taste but has no smell. And the example of a dissolute wicked person who recites the Qur'an is like the Raihana (sweet basil) which smells good but tastes bitter. And the example of a dissolute wicked person who does not recite the Qur'an is like the colocynth which tastes bitter and has no smell." (Bukhari)

What's Next After Ramadhan


lHamdulillahi Wa kafaa, was-Salatu was-salamu `alaa `ibaadihi-lladheena Stafaa
We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Qur'an, taqwa, patience, jihad, mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hellfire…
Have we fulfilled the requirements of taqwa and graduated from the Ramadan school with the diploma of the god-fearing.
Have we fought our souls and desires and defeated them, or have we been overtaken by our customs and blind imitations?
Have we performed our actions in a way that fulfills the conditions for receiving mercy, forgiveness and release from the Fire?
Many questions and numerous thoughts come to the heart of the sincere Muslim, who asks and answers with truthfulness.

What Have We Gained From Ramadan?

Ramadan is a school of iman and a 'stop to recharge one's spiritual batteries' - to acquire one's provision for the rest of the year...

For when will one take a lesson and change for better if not in the month of Ramadan?

The noble month is a true school of transformation in which we change our actions, habits and manners that are in variance with the Law of Allah 'azza Wa jall.

Verily, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. Ar-Ra`d, 11

If you are from those who benefited from Ramadan, fulfilled the requirements of taqwa, truly fasted the month, prayed in it with truthfulness, and strove against you soul, then praise and thank Allah, and ask Him for steadfastness upon it until you meet your death.

Be not like one who has sewn a shirt and then destroyed it... Have you seen one who sewed a shirt or thawb, so when she looked at it, she liked it. Then she destroyed it pulling a thread by thread for no reason. What would people say about such a person?! Or have you seen one who earns a fortune trading throughout the day, then when the night comes, he throws away all that he earned, dirham by dirham. What would people say about such a person?!

This is the condition of one who returns to sinning and evildoing after Ramadan and leaves obedience and righteous actions. So after he was favored with the blessing of obedience and enjoyment of communicating with Allah he returned to the blaze of sins and evil actions. How evil are the people who know Allah only in Ramadan!

My dear ones,

Falling short in one's commitment to Islam after Ramadan is manifested in many ways, including:

1 – Men leaving the five prayers in congregation, after they filled mosques for Taraweeh prayers, thus going to the masjid for recommended prayers and leaving obligatory ones.

2 – Return to musical entertainment, forbidden films, women displaying their adornment beyond that which ordinarily appears thereof, free mixing etc.

This is not thankfulness for blessings and favors, nor is it the sign of acceptance of one's actions, rather this is opposition to favors and absence of thankfulness.

These are from signs of one's deeds not being accepted – and Allah's refuge is sought – for one who truly fasts rejoices on the occasion of `eid, praises his Lord for helping him complete the fast, and remains fearful that Allah may not accept his fasting, just as the Salaf would continue asking for acceptance of their actions in Ramadan for six months after it.

From signs that one's deeds are accepted is that he or she has improved in his or her obedience to Allah `azza Wa jall.

And remember when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]… Ibrahim, 7

Increase you in good, faith and righteous actions. So if the servant is truly thankful to his Lord, you will see him guided to more obedience and distanced from sinfulness. Thankfulness is leaving sins, as the early Muslims said.

And worship your Lord until there comes you to the certainty [I.e. Death]. Al-Hijr, 99

The Muslim must continuously be in the state of obedience of Allah, firm upon His Sharee`ah, steadfast upon His Deen, so that he or she is not of those who worship Allah only during one month or only in one place. Rather, the believer knows that the Lord of Ramadan is also the Lord of other months, and that He is the Lord of all times and places, so he is steadfast upon the Sharee`ah of Allah until he meets Him while He is pleased with him. Allah at`Ala said,

So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah]. Hud, 112

So take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness. Fussilat, 6

And the Prophet, sallallahu `alayhi Wa sallam, said,Say 'I believe in Allah', then be steadfast. Muslim

-- If the fasting in Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary fasting, such as fasting six days in Shawwal, on Mondays and Thursdays, the three days in the middle of the month, the days of `Aashoora and `Arafat, and others.

-- If standing in prayer at night during Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary night prayer throughout the year.

They used to sleep but little of the night. Adh-Dhaariyaat, 17

-- If the charity in Ramadan and zakat ul-fitr have ended, then there is the obligatory Zakat, and also there are many other open doors to charity, voluntary actions and jihad.

-- Reading of the Qur'an and contemplating it is not only for Ramadan, rather it is for all times.

Righteous actions are for all times and all places, so strive – O my brother and sister – and beware of laziness. And remember that it is not allowed for us to leave the obligatory actions or delay them, such as the five daily prayers on time, in congregation etc.

And do not fall into forbidden actions, such as forbidden sayings, food and drinks, or by looking at or listening to what is forbidden.

Be steadfast and upright upon the Deen of Allah at all times, for you do not know when you'll meet the Angel of Death. Beware of him taking you while you are in a state of sin. “O Allah, Who turns the hearts, keep our hearts steadfast upon Your Deen.”

I ask Allah to accept from us and you our fasting, our prayers and other righteous actions, that our condition after Ramadan be a better one, that the state of our Ummah improves, that we are granted honour and that we truly turn to our Lord…Ameen

Source:http://missionislam.com

02 September 2011

Graduating after Ramzan


We leave the blessed month of Ramadan, its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. We leave the month of the Quran, taqwa, patience, struggle, mercy, forgiveness and protection from punishment on the day of judgment.

Many questions and numerous thoughts come to the mind of the sincere Muslim, who self reflects with truthfulness.

Have we fulfilled the requirements of taqwa and graduated from Ramadan school with the diploma of God-consciousness?

Have we fought our souls and desires and defeated them, or have we been overtaken by our customs and blind imitations?

Have we performed our actions in a way that fulfills the conditions for receiving mercy, forgiveness and release from chastisement?

What Have We Gained From Ramadan?

Ramadan is a school for strengthening iman (faith), an opportunity to recharge one's spiritual batteries and to acquire one's provision for the rest of the year.

The noble month is a true school of transformation in which we train our inner self to change our actions, habits and manners that are in variance with the Laws of Allah. "Verily, God does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves." (Quran 13:11)

If you have fulfilled the requirements of taqwa (God-consciousness), fasted the month, prayed in it with sincerity, and strove against your soul, praised and thanked Allah for all His blessings, and asked Him for steadfastness then you have benefited from Ramadan.

After the end of this blessed month, to revert back to habits of before Ramadan would be like one who stitches a beautiful garment and then deliberately destroys it. Or a person who earns a fortune trading throughout the day, then when the night comes, he throws away all that he earned. What would people say about such a person?

This is the condition of one who returns to ill habits after Ramadan and leaves righteous actions. After he was favored with the blessing of obedience and enjoyment of communicating with Allah he returned to ignorant actions. How deprived are the people who know God only in Ramadan!

Falling short in one's commitment to Islam after Ramadan is manifested in many ways, including: Leaving the compulsory prayers, after they filled mosques for Taraweeh prayers, thus going to the masjid for recommended prayers and leaving obligatory ones, and a return to a life of material and social indulgence without God-consciousness.

This is not thankfulness for blessings and favors, nor is it the sign of acceptance of one's actions, rather this is opposition to favors and absence of thankfulness.

From signs that one's deeds are accepted is that he or she has improved in his or her obedience to Allah. "And remember when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]" [Quran 14:7]. So if a person is truly thankful to his Lord, you will see him guided to more obedience and distanced from actions that are disliked by God.

A Muslim must continuously be in the state of obedience and God-consciousness. A believer knows that the Lord of Ramadan is also the Lord of all times and places.

"So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah]." [Quran 11:112]

Continue Fasting

-- If the fasting in Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary fasting, such as fasting six days in Shawwal, on Mondays and Thursdays, the three days in the middle of the month, the days of Aashoora and Arafat, and others.

Continue Prayers

-- If standing in prayer at night during Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary night prayer throughout the year.

Continue Charity

-- If Zakat, charity and zakat ul-fitr of Ramadan have ended, then there is the option of sadaqa, and many other doors to charity and voluntary actions still remain open.

Continue Quran

-- Reading of the Quran and understanding it is not only for Ramadan, rather it is for all times.

Continue Good Deeds

-- The requirement of showing forgiveness and compassion to people does not end with Ramadan. Know that Allah is the most forgiving and companionate and loves all who are forgiving and companionate.

Righteous actions are for all times and all places, so strive and beware of laziness.

"O Allah, Who turns the hearts, keep our hearts steadfast upon Your prescribed path."

I ask Allah to accept from us and you our fasting, our prayers and other righteous actions, that our condition after Ramadan be a better one, that the state of our humanity improves, that we are granted honor and that we truly submit to our Lord. Ameen

30 August 2011

Narrated Abu Huraira
Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam forbade to observe fast on these two days. 'Id-ul-Adha and 'Id-ul-Fitr.
Muslim 2534

29 August 2011

The search for Laylatul Qadr is not yet over!!!
It could be tonight 29th Shab
Brothers and sisters spend ur night in worshipping Allah.
Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam ordered Muslims to give 1 Sa of dates or 1 Sa of barley as Zakat-ul-Fitr.
Bukhari 583
1 Sa = 3 kg approx

24 July 2011

Asking for Forgiveness!!!

"My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself, so forgive me. Then He forgave him. Verily, He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
Quran 28.16

Surah Al-Qasas

A beautiful woman who wanted to get married!!!

There was this beautiful woman, who wanted to get married, but she wanted a very pious husband, so she said that she’ll marry the man
1. who recites the whole Quran every single day,
2. fasts for the whole year and
3. stays awake and worships Allah all throughout the night.

She was a very beautiful woman, and a lot of suitors wanted to marry her, but they knew they couldn’t fulfil the conditions she set. Until this one man stepped forward and said he could fulfil them. So the Imam got both of them married. After the first night of the marriage, the wife sees that the husband doesn’t recite the whole of the Quran, nor does he fast, nor does he stay awake in the worship of Allah, she decided to let it roll on for a few weeks to see if there were any changes, there weren’t, so she filed a complaint and asked for a divorce.

They are both taken in front of the judge, and the judge asked, ‘What were the conditions of the marriage?’ the man replied ‘They were for me to recite the whole Quran daily, keep fast for the whole year and to worship Allah all throughout the night.’ The Judge asked, ‘ did you fulfil them? The man calmly answered, ‘…yes.’ The judge answers, ‘you lie, your wife has said that you don’t, that’s why she’s asking for a divorce’.

1: But the man insisted that he had fulfilled the conditions, so the judge asked, ‘did you recite the full Quran everyday?’ The man answered yes. The Judge, baffled asked, ‘how? How can you do that?’ The man coolly answered, ‘I recite Surah Ikhlas three times a day and according to Prophet MuHammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم), reciting Surah Ikhlas three times is equivalent to reciting the whole Quran.’

2: The Judge was intrigued, so he asked, ‘how did you fast the whole year?’ The man answered, ‘ I fasted for the whole month of Ramadan, then kept another six fasts in the month of Shawwal, according to Prophet MuHammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم), keeping all of the fast of Ramadan then keeping six fasts in the month of Shawwal, is as if you have fasted for the whole year.’

3: The Judge remained silent, he couldn’t give a reply saying the man was wrong, so finally he asked, ‘ how did you stay awake all night and worship Allah, when your wife saw you sleeping?’ The Judge thought the man wouldn’t be able to answer this one, but the man, cool as a cucumber answered, ‘I prayed Salatul Isha with jamaat, then the next day prayed Salatul Fajr with jamaat, according to Prophet MuHammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم), the one who prays Salatul Isha and Salatul Fajr with jamaat, it is as if he had stayed up all night worshipping Allaah.’

The Judge sat there looking at the man; the final verdict was about to be released… He said to the man and his wife, ‘…go, just go, there is nothing wrong with this marriage’… (:

28 June 2011

"He is Allah, the Creator, the Originator, The Fashioner, to Him belong the most beautiful names: whatever is in the heavens and on earth, do declare His praises and glory. And He is the Exalted in Might, The Wise.
Quran 59:24
"Shaitan wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from As-Salat (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?
Quran 5.91
Surah Al-Maeda
Verily, your Wali (Protector or Helper) is none other than Allah, His Messenger, and the believers, those who perform As-Salat and give zakat, and they are Rakiun (those who bow down or submit themselves with obedience to Allah in prayer).
Quran 5.55
Surah Al-Maeda
"Verily, the hypocrites seek to deceive Allah, but it is He Who deceives them. And when they stand up for As-Salat (the prayer), they stand with laziness and to be seen of men, and they do not remember Allah but little."
Quran 4.142
Our Salah.
Is it like hypocrite?

23 June 2011

Beautiful Dua for Muslimah

O Allah! Please grant me the one
Who will...
be the garment for my soul
Who will satisfy half of my deen
And in doing so make me whole

Make him righteous and on your path
In all he'll do and say
And sprinkle water on me at Fajr
Reminding me to pray

May he earn from halal sources
And spend within his means
May he seek Allah's guidance always
To fulfill all his dreams

May he always refer to Qur'an
and the Sunnah as his moral guide
May he thank and appreciate Allah
For the woman at his side

May he be conscious of his anger
And often fast and pray
Be charitable and sensitive
In every possible way

May he honor and protect me
And guide me in this life
And please Allah! Make me worthy
to be his loving wife

And finally, O Allah!
Make him abundant in love and laughter
In taqwa and sincerity
In striving for the hereafter!

Ameen!!!

Salat (Prayer)

"When you have finished Salat (prayer - congregational), remember Allah standing, sitting down, and (lying down) on your sides."
Quran 4.103

19 June 2011

Condition

"Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change it themselves (with their own souls)."
Quran 13.11
Surah Al-Rad

Beware of OverEating

By Shaykh Saalih ibn al-Fawzaan
An explanation of a hadeeth on the adab of eating.  A look into the harms that can arise from overeating and how it can effect a person’s religion and health

Thus, it is incumbent upon an individual to take heed of this prophetic moral and to not be excessive when it comes to eating or his desires. In addition to this, if a person reaches a point where he is extremely greedy regarding food then it is likely that the halaal will not suffice him, hence he will set out seeking the haraam so he can fulfill his (evil) cravings.



In the name of Allaah, the Most Beneficent, Bestower of Mercy,
Hadeeth #1476: On the authority of al-Miqdaam ibn Ma'deekarib, radiyallaahu 'anhu, who said: The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "No child of Aadam ever filled a vessel more destructive than his stomach."1



Explanation:

In this hadeeth is a prohibition from eating to one's fill and indulging excessively in the luxuries of the worldy-life. The Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "No child of Aadam ever filled a vessel more destructive than his stomach." That is because if he fills his stomach it will harm him tremendously with regards to his religion and his health.

With regards to his religion: It will hinder him from the obedience of Allaah and cause him to be sluggish concerning the performance of acts of worship. It will also make him burdensome (upon himself) and inclined towards sleep. It will have a negative effect upon his heart and afflict it with laziness, obscurity, lack of attention and incompetence.

With regards to his health: The doctors have mentioned that overeating inherits many diseases. Likewise when a person always fills himself with food it urges him to behave and act barbaric and arrogantly. However if he is hungry then this will more likely prompt him to behave humbly and passively.

If he reduces his intake of food and drink, this will motivate him to be lenient and meek. On the other hand if he stuffs himself, this will incite him to act viciously, recklessly, haughty and cause him to chase after (his) evil desires. Every time he desires something he goes, gets and eats it. Nothing concerns him except his stomach and evil desires. This is something reprehensible and it (overeating) brings about many chronic diseases. It could well bring about a disease that could kill him; all due to overeating.

Therefore, eating to one's fill is detrimental to a person’s religion, worldly-life and health. The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Sufficient for the son of Aadam are some morsels to keep his back straight. But if it is a must, then one-third for his food, one-third for his drink and one-third for air.” [This is the rest of the hadeeth of al-Miqdaam, radiyallaahu 'anhu]

The Shaykh continues: So if he were to fill his whole stomach and not leave any space for drink nor air then this is very harmful as the Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "No child of Aadam ever filled a vessel more destructive than his stomach."

Thus, it is incumbent upon an individual to take heed of this prophetic moral and to not be excessive when it comes to eating or his desires. In addition to this, if a person reaches a point where he is extremely greedy regarding food then it is likely that the halaal will not suffice him, hence he will set out seeking the haraam so he can fulfill his (evil) cravings.

So in filling one's stomach (i.e. eating to one's fill) there are many harms and evils that stem from it. So it's a must that one decreases his consumption of food even if he desires it, as the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, place a third for (each) his food, drink and air. This is what the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised us with (i.e. eating in this manner).



Footnotes:

1  [At-Tirmithee (2317) Declared saheeh by al- Albaanee] - The hadeeth in Bulooghul-Maraam is not in its totality. The complete hadeeth can be found in ibn Maajah (#3349).

Taken from: Tasheel al-Imaam bifiqhi lil-Ahaadith min Buloogh il- Maraam  (Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan's explanation of Bulooghul-Maraam)

Translator: Abu Fouzaan Qaasim

Sunnah of wearing & removing Shoes

Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said,"If u want to put on ur shoes, put on the right shoe first & if u want to take them off, take the left one first."
Bukhari 747

18 June 2011

Prayer(Namaz)

"Guard strictly As-Salat (the prayers) especially the middle Salat (i.e Asr) and stand before Allah with obedience."
Quran 2.238
Surah Baqarah

15 June 2011

"O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salat(the Prayer).Truly! Allah is with As-Sabirun(the patient ones)."
Quran 2.153

"Aye imaanwalo musibat ke waqt sabr aur namaz ke zariye se Allah se madad maango beshak Allah sabr karnewaalon ka hi sathi hai."
Quran 2.153

Praying in Congregration(Jamaat)

Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho):

Allah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)said, "If the people knew what is the reward of making the call (for the prayer) and (of being in) the first row (in the prayer), and if they found no other way to get this privilege except by casting lots, they would certainly cast lots for it.

If they knew the reward of the noon prayer, they would race for it, and

if they knew the reward of the morning ( i.e. Fajr) and Isha prayers, they would present themselves for the prayer even if they had to crawl to reach there. (Sahih Al-Bukhari)           

Quran 2.142

"Say, O Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam "To Allah belong both, east and west. He guides whom He wills to a Straight Way."
Quran 2.142

30 March 2011

Nabi sallallahu alaihi wa sallam ne farmaya Aye Allah ke Bando! Allah ke Liye Bhai Bhai ban kar Raho Bukhari "Neki aur Parhezgaari ke kaamon mein ek doosre ki madad kiya karo." Qur'an Sura-e-Maaidah Ayat no 2 "Har jaan ko maut (ka zaika) chakna hai, aur kiyamat ke din tumhare ajr poore poore milenge." Quran 3.185 Surah Al-e-Imran "Fir jo koi dozakh se door kiya gaya aur jannat mai daakhil kiya gaya bas woh muraad ko pahunche." Quran 3.185 Surah Al-e-Imran
Prophet said,"When a person tells a lie, the bad smell that comes out of the lie keeps the angels one mile away." Tirmidhi Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said,"None of you will have Faith till he loves me more that his father, his children and all mankind." Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said,"One whose heart does not contain anything from the Holy Quran is like a deserted house" Tirmidhi Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said,"A parent is the best of the gates of Paradise; so if you wish, keep to the gate, or lose it." Tirmidhi

28 March 2011

Some people asked Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam,"Who is a very good Muslim?"
He replied,"One who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands."
Bukhari


Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said,"The whole world is a provision, and the best object of benefit of the world is the pious woman."
Muslim 3465


Nabi sallallahu alaihi wa sallam ne farmaya biwi se naraaz hone me jaldi na karen, agar ek aadat pasand na aaegi to doosri aadat pasand aajaegi
Muslim

Aye logon! tum apne rab ki ibadat karo jisne tumhe paida kiya aur un logon ko joh tumse pehle huwe taake tum parhezgaar ho jaao.
Quran 2.21

Nabi sallallahu alaihi wa sallam ne farmaya jis shaksh ne Fazr ki namaz bajamaat adaa ki goya usne puri raat ibadat ki.
Muslim

Double face

Narrated by Abu Hurairah; he said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "The worst of all people is the double-faced one, who comes to some people with one face and to others, with another face." [Bukhari, Book 89, Hadith 290]

27 March 2011

Allah looks at deeds

Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said,"Allah does not look at your appearance or your possessions; but He looks at your heart and your deeds." Muslim
Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said,"The Hour (Last Day) will not be established until (religious) knowledge will be taken away earthquakes will be very frequent, time will pass quickly, afflictions will appear, murders will increase and money will overflow amongst you." Bukhari 2.146