Archive for February 2015
Slavery
Posted on: February 19, 2015
Islam believes in equality among all people and declares that man is an independent and free creature. Islam eliminated slavery gradually as Islam believes in a gradual change in every important matter. The Quran affirms that God has bestowed upon man the dignity and honor by blessing him with best characteristics and placed him above many of his creations:
Islam declares all men as equals and believes the division of nations and tribes to be for the mutual identification of one another. The one who obeys God is superior to others:
“Mankind, we have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes that you might get to know one another. The noblest of you in Allah’s sight is the most righteous of you”. (Al-Hujurat 49:113)
As a first order in this regard, the Quran forbade to transform prisoners of wars into slaves. The slavery was uprooted through the law that the Muslims would either just receive ransom (fidya) from the prisoners of war or would free them to please God if ever they overpowered the enemy completely. This verse was revealed even before the first battle was fought at the state of Madina.
“As for those of your slaves who wish for a deed of freedom free them if you find in them any promise and (the state should) bestow on them a part of the riches which Allah has given you”. (Al-Nur 24:33)
After this revelation only those old men and women did not get freedom that were well set in the houses of their masters and used to live as members of their families. With this the Holy Prophet ordered to abolish the rule that the son or the daughter of a slave would continue to be a slave rather it was decreed that the offspring of a slave would be deemed to be free automatically.
This is how Islam abolished slavery and ended its prospects forever
“Would that you know what the elevation is! It is the freeing of a bondsman”. (Al-Balad 90:13)
Hazrat Bilal is one of the best example of how slaves respected and upgraded. he was freed from slavery and given great regard so much so that he was the first to call for azaan—-(the call to pray) He was given this status because of his righteousness and steadfastness. All elite Arabs prayed behind him, who had been a slave for years
I request humbly and sincerely to guide me if I’m misunderstood or missing anything. I’m not a religious scholar but just felt to bring out and clear the misconception
- In: Education | Quran | Religion
- 18 Comments
Being a humble Muslim I feel my duty to clarify to the best of my knowledge, the confusion and misconception about Islam in other religions and societies.
I am not very religious or a practicing Muslim or scholar. Neither have I had much knowledge. I apologize before I start to forgive me if any word offends anyone or if I’m misunderstood——
Islam is a religion of peace, nature and natural instinct so does not deny any natural requirement. Hence all Fine Arts are originally applicable in Islam. All that gives beauty, amusement and delight to human life are acceptable.
The Quran says;
“Say; ‘who has forbidden you to wear the nice clothes or to eat the good things which Allah bestowed upon his servants?” ‘SAY; “these are for the faithful in the life of this world, (though shared by others)” but they shall be theirs alone on the Day of Resurrection…Thus We plain Our revelations to men of understanding”
(Al-A’raf 7: 32)
There are just two limitations:
First, there should not be violation of any religious order. For instance there should be no idolatry and vulgarity reflected through their art work in any form
Second, everything must be in moderation. It is not approved by Islam, for a person to be so much engrossed in some of the fine arts as to ignore his family, his social duties and even God.
It is but baseless assumption to assume that image of any living thing is forbidden in Islam. In fact every image drawn by hand, shot by the camera or used for cinema or television is permissible if not reflecting idolatry and gibbering obscenity.
Since the Quran is the justice for us, and the basis for everything valid or invalid is laid down here, it would have been clearly mentioned if illustration is prohibited
Note: Family planning and Slavery is to come soon J
Word of wisdom
Posted on: February 15, 2015
Once few women came to Hazrat Abu Hanifa and asked him. “Why is it that a Muslim man is allowed to keep four wives at the same time but a woman can’t?”
Imam Abu Hanifa whose name is Nauman and his father’s name was Sabit. Abu Hanifa is known to be a very pious spiritual scholarly preacher. His teachings are followed by millions of Muslims around the world. He has the honor and privilege of seeing many sahabas (friends of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) like, Hazrat Anus bin Malik, Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah bin Abi Aufi , Hazrat Imam Jaffer Sadiq, Fazeel bin Ayaz. May Allah be pleased with them, amen
His few and famous learned students are, Abraham bin Adham, Daud Tai Bashar Hani etc.
Abu Hanifa could not give the answer to the women right away so asked for some time to answer. He was disturbed and confused when he went home. His daughter Hanifa was a wise and learned lady. She seeing her father tense asked him the reason. Her father shared with her. Hanifa asked her father that, “If you assure me to add my name with yours I’ll answer this question.” Father agreed. Hanifa Bibi asked him to send those women to her.
Next day the women came to her. Hanifa Bibi asked each one of them to bring some milk.
When they all brought milk, each one was asked to put milk in an empty bowl. All four women put their milk in the empty bowl. Hanifa Bibi then asked each one of them to take out their own milk she put from the bowl. They women said. “Bibi how can I take out my milk when it’s all mixed?” Bibi Hanifa then replied. “That’s the reason a woman is not allowed to have more than one husband at the same time. Because how will you identify whose child you carry in your stomach” the women were satisfied with the answer
Nauman bin Sabit then added his daughter’s name with his own as Abu Hanifa (father of Hanifa) now very few people know his real name as he is known Abu Hanifa throughout the world.
Feeding the guest in darkness
Posted on: February 14, 2015
A sahabi ( friend of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) came to him and complained of of hunger and distress.Just then, Muhammad (p.b.u.h) had nothing in hand or in his home to feed him. He asked his friends if anyone would keep him ass a guest for the night on his (p.b.u.h) behalf. one of his friends agreed willingly to be the guests host.
He then took that person to his home and instructed his wife; “Look here, this man is guest of Muhammad (p.b.u.h). We will entertain him as best as we can and wont spare anything in doing so” The wife replied; “By Allah! I have got no food in the house, except a very little——something just enough for the children.”
The Ansari or the host said: “You put the children to sleep without feeding them, while I sit with the guest over the small meal. When we start eating, put out the lamp pretending to set it right, so that the guest may not get aware of my not sharing the meal with him. He didn’t partake at all of the food, though his hands and jaws seemed and felt working all right”
This sacrifice is true and sincere love for others
The scheme worked out as planned. The whole family slept hungry to enable the gust to eat his fill. It was this incident that Almighty revealed the ayah
meaning; They prefer others above themselves, even though poverty become their lot. Surah Al-Hashr ayah 9
Love is in the air
Posted on: February 14, 2015
- In: Food for thought | Health | Love
- 16 Comments
Dear friends
What we need today is endurance patience and tolerance. To accept others, to give space to others, try to understand others. Spread harmony , joy, love and be positive to Thank almighty for giving us all what we have
and not regret or repent what we lack. WE have all five scenes, limbs and mind and body working. what else do we want ???
LOVE——LOVE and do nothing but LOVE THYSELF AND ALL OTHER LIFE on this beautiful planet. construction is difficult destruction is easy——–
come lets join hands to care share and love
love you all
If thou are beautiful——-
Posted on: February 11, 2015
- In: Poetry
- 13 Comments
If thou are beautiful,
Give proof of allurement
I’m ill-fated, restore my destiny!
Give me joy that destroys my gloom
Anything that manifests thy loveliness
Give me that word of praise or inspiration
Offer all charm of era’s gloom to thy eyes
Enclose this unkindness in agreeable sheath
I have no concern about Pharaoh’s bowl
I’m a handful of dust; give me your wine of love
O’ gentle breeze! Thou touched her beautiful face
Give me delightful news, when will I meet her?
Ayaz chants the true elocution in present time
Turn him out from this graceful poets’ gathering
In my heart’s temple!
Posted on: February 11, 2015
- In: Poetry
- 6 Comments
Lovelier than the skies, stars,
Lovelier than the skies, stars,
Flowers, clouds, mountains;
From one and all I asked
About your destination;
But you, in my thoughts,
My center of allurement,
How silently seated
In my heart’s temple;
My home is your pathway
Come to my lane some day,
To console my heart,
To accomplish wishes;
Before infinity of love,
Before the act of my wishes;
If you wish to meet me, beloved
My home is just on the way—–!
Ahmar Hasan Ahmar’s touching poetry
Translated by Tanveer Rauf
Answers
Posted on: February 11, 2015
1. Which place is there for your name in your body?
Ans ; the EAR is the place in your body where your name is– you hear your name 🙂
2. Do you know the grave that carried a dead body where ever it went?
Ans. It was the blue whale that swallowed and carried -the Prophet Yunus (p.b.u.h) alive in its stomach–
3.Name those living creatures that were born without any parent ?
Ans. 1.The Prophet Adam (p.b.u.h), 2.The mother Eve (p.b.u.h) 3.The lamb brought from heavens to be sacrificed instead of the Prophet Ismail (p.b.u.h) 4. The camel that came out from a mountain to prove that Sualeh (p.b.u.h) was The Prophet
4.Who was the first man killed on this planet earth ?
Ans. Habeel, the son of Adam (p.b.u.h)was killed by his brother Qabeel
5.Name four things that have different color and taste but basis is same
Ans. the tears are saltish, nose water is sour, the ear was is bitter and mouth water is sweet
Questions
Posted on: February 10, 2015
Who will answer these questions 🙂
1. Which place is there for your name in your body?
2. Do you know the grave that carried a dead body where ever it went?
3.Name those living creatures that were born without any parent ?
4.Who was the first man killed on this planet earth ?
5.Name four things that have different color and taste but basis is same
Distance
Posted on: February 10, 2015
My heart is foolish
Watching since dusk,
Blue sky’s blue moon
Watching since dusk
On the bosom of waves
Mounting, declining,
Storm of affection
Hitting the seashore;
Waves return like captives
Smash against prison’s dingy
Deaf walls, finding no way;
Outside the gloominess
Captivating beautiful life invites
Towards itself; the heart is fascinated;
The heart is foolish,
Watching since dusk
Thinking————
Me the ocean and you the moon!
Composed by Ahmed Shamim
Translated by Tanveer Rauf
blessings for all
Just Bliss 