Posts Tagged ‘Islam’
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Only the beard does not signify Islam
Not active, then No- Quran and no Islam
If a religious don is dishonest and unfair
Then there’s not a devious person like him
If such guru guides to go the wrong way
That guru is wilier in a devilish wrong way
Sani, you just follow the path of divine Lord
There’s none other beneficent than one Lord
- In: Humanity
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Human relations, interpersonal relations take up a wide field. It encompasses all of the relationships among human beings.
Islam places great emphasis on manners and on the proper way to deal with others, whether they are Muslims or not. Relations between people are very important in Islam, and maintaining good relations with others should be a main priority of a practicing Muslim. In fact, Islam teaches that Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h) said: “I have been sent to perfect the best of manners”. He summarized the goal of his entire message into the perfection of the best of manners. The following is just a sample of some of the teachings of Islam regarding manners and relationships with others.
Smiling: Islam even goes to the extent of rewarding Muslims for smiling in the face of others! Smiling when others look at you is regarded as a form of charity for which Muslims get rewarded. This is why Muslims usually smile and shake hands when they meet, and they hug if they have not seen one another for a long time. Muslims are also instructed to greet each other when they see each other with the best possible greeting.
Friendship: Islam takes friendship to a higher level, referring to Muslims as brothers and sisters, and expecting them to treat each other as such. A Muslim is expected to wish for others that which they wish for themselves. Also, a Muslim is expected to give honest advice to friends and to be there for them and help them whenever possible. Muslims are forbidden from abandoning or boycotting a friend with whom they have had a disagreement for more than three days. After the three days, they are expected to forgive their friend and resume the friendship.
Greeting with salaam is different from other greetings such as “good morning” or “good day.” The word salaam has a connection with faith. When we greet a person as “As-salaamu alaikum,” we tell him “May you be in paradise.” It has such an inclusive meaning: “I wish you peace and tranquility in this life. May your body be healthy and free of pains and discomfort? May Almighty Allah place you to the abode May Almighty Allah provide us with the means to adorn ourselves with the manners of the Prophet. May He keep us observant of these principles in our interactions within our family, with our relatives, with our neighbors, friends and with our brothers and sisters in Islam, in our business, and in our social life!
May He grant you His consent, happiness in this life and in the hereafter! May he place you among those whom are honored by His Beauty in His Paradise! May He reward you with the best of the rewards.
May Allah be pleased with you! Amen
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It’s one of the most political areas of women’s health. Worldwide it’s estimated that well over 120 million women have been subjected to it. Supporters of the practice say it’s an important part of cultural and religious life, and some compare it to the practice of male circumcision that is more widely accepted in the Western world, but opponents say that not only is it potentially life-threatening – it’s also an extreme form of oppression of women.
In some countries where it’s more widely practiced it’s officially illegal – those who persist in the practice in Senegal will now face a prison term of between one and five years, for example. But it’s still carried out quietly, within the family and out of sight of officials.
Female circumcision is mainly carried out in western and southern Asia, the Middle East and large areas of Africa. It’s also known to take place among immigrant communities in the USA, Canada, France, Australia and Britain, where it’s illegal. In total it’s estimated that as many as two million girls a year are FGM is practiced contrary to the teachings of Islam and is prohibited in the UK and most EU-countries. Many girls could be saved from their cruel fate, if there was more awareness among the community of the consequences of FGM. Let us make this possible by the joint work of FORWARD, MCB and religious leaders to build awareness about the negative consequences of FGM in the communities. We will continue to welcome any and every opportunity to raise our voices and to campaign against this illicit practice subjected to genital mutilation.
FGM is not an Islamic requirement. There is no reference to it in the holy Qur’an that states girls must be circumcised. Nor is there any authentic reference to this in the Sunnah, the sayings or traditions of our prophet. FGM is bringing the religion of Islam into disrepute.
There are three main types of circumcision:
The removal of the tip of the clitoris
Total removal of the clitoris and surrounding labia
The removal of the clitoris and labia and the sewing up of the vagina, leaving only a small opening for urine and menstrual blood – a process known as infibulations
So drastic is the mutilation involved in the latter operation that young brides have to be cut open to allow penetration on their wedding night and are customarily sewn up afterwards.
FGM has no health benefits, and it harms girls and women in many ways. It involves removing and damaging healthy and normal female genital tissue, and interferes with the natural functions of girls’ and women’s bodies.
Immediate complications can include severe pain, shock, hemorrhage (bleeding), tetanus or sepsis (bacterial infection), urine retention, open sores in the genital region and injury to nearby genital tissue.
Long-term consequences can include:
- recurrent bladder and urinary tract infections;
- cysts;
- infertility;
- an increased risk of childbirth complications and newborn deaths;
- The need for later surgeries. For example, the FGM procedure that seals or narrows a vaginal opening (type 3 above) needs to be cut open later to allow for sexual intercourse and childbirth. Sometimes it is stitched again several times, including after childbirth, hence the woman goes through repeated opening and closing procedures, further increasing and repeated both immediate and long-term risks.
The present naming of the moon calendar – according to the strongest stance – have been established since the fifth century AD. It is said that the first person to establish it was Ka’ab Ibn Murra, the fifth grandfather in ascending order of prophet Muhammad -may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him-.
There were five months which name were taken from the seasonal condition of that month (month of Rabiul Awwal, Rabiul Akhir, Jumadil Awal, Jumadil Akhir, and Ramadan). Rabiul Awal and Akhir were taken from word “rabi”, which means “sprout”, since it’s establishment coincided the spring time. Jumadil Awal and Akhir were taken from word “jamad”, which means “frozen”, because the time of these months name establishment coincided the winter time, where waters froze. While Ramadan was taken from word “ramdha”, which means “very hot”, due to it’s establishment coincided the summer time.
The other seven months were named according to the condition of the society and social cycle at that time. Muharram, from the word, “haram”, which means “holy”, since this month is one of the four holy months. Safar was taken from the word “sifr”, means “zero” or “void”. It was named so, because in this month many of the houses were empty, being left by it’s dwellers who went to war. Rajab, etymologically means “to glorify”, because the ignorant highly glorified this month, and during this month war was strictly forbidden, thus they dubbed this month by “Rajab Al A’sham” (The silent Rajab).
Sha’ban also was named after that fashion. The word sha’ban was taken from the word “sha’bun”, which means “a group” or “a party”. It was termed Sha’ban since during this month, the ignorant would scattered, forming groups, ready for wars, after they left wars in Rajab. Shawwal was taken from the word “syalat”, which means “to uplift”, because this was the time when the she camel lifted their tails, refused to be married by their males. While Dzulqa’dah was taken from the word “al qa’du”, which means “to sit”. In this month, the ignorant started to stay at their homes and they did not make any war, since this month is the beginning of the three consecutive holy months. While Dzulhijja was taken from the name of their type of worshiping in this month, that is pilgrimage to the house of Allah (Hajj).
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The Third Kalimah(Tumjeed) The third kalimah has a unique and very interesting story behind it.
It all started before Allah Ta’alah created Adam A.S. The Angels were trying to move the Arsh (Throne) of Allah Ta’alah but it was too heavy and wouldn’t budge.So they asked Almighty Allah for help.
Allah told them to recite “Subhanallah.” The Angels did as they were told and found that it gave them power and strength and they were able to move the Arsh. They liked this so much that they began constantly hymning “Subhanallah.”- (Glory be to Allah).
Then Allah created Adam A.S. When Allah blew life into Adam, the first thing he did was sneeze and say “Alhamdulillah” (All praise be to Allah)The angels liked this act so much that they added praise this to their and glorification of Allah. Thus the kalimah became “Subhanallah Walhamdulillah”
Hundreds of years passed and the Prophet Nooh A.S. was now on earth. For nine hundred years he proclaimed the oneness of Allah with the words “La illaha illalah.” (There is none worthy of worship. The Angels loved this act so much that they added this to the kalimah. Thus,the kalimah now became “Subhanallah Walhamdulillah Wa La illaha illalah.”
The Angels kept repeating this kalimah day and night. Many centuries passed and the Prophet Ebrahim A.S. (Abraham) was asked by Almighty Allah to sacrifice his beloved son Ismaeel A.S. He was about to slaughter his son and He needed something to give him the courage he needed to do this difficult deed. So he recited “Allahu Akbar.” (Allah is Great)
The Angels loved this act so much that they added “Allahu Akbar” to the kalimah. Thus the kalimah became “Subhanallah Walhamdulillah Wa La illaha illalah Allahu Akbar.”
More centuries passed. It was the night of Meraj, when our Beloved Prophet Muhammed S.A.W. ascended to the Heavens with Gibraeel A.S. There Gibraeel A.S. told Nabee S.A.W. the story and Nabee S.A.W. added the final part of the Kalmiah “Wala Howla Wa La Quwata Illah Billah Hil Aleyeel Azeem.”
Thus the kalimah now became Subhanallah Walhamdulillah Wa La illaha illalah Allahu Akbar Wala Howla Wa La Quwata Illah Billah Hil Aleyeel Azeem” (There is no Power and Might except from Allah, The Most High, The Great). And up to this day, this kalimah (or declaration of faith) buzzes around the Arsh of Almighy Allah.
There is a Hadith that says “3rd kalima” is such a great medicine that it cures every disease and the most minor disease it cures is “Sorrow” (Gham).
Last but not the least ALLAH says “spread the knowledge whatever u have. Its duty of each and every Muslim”
Inspire to Aspire
Posted on: November 12, 2011
- In: Religion
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Umar’s Wife Acts as Midwife
History repeats itself, but I doubt because the event I am going to write just
now is and can be read-only in the books. Years have passed, but I never
happened to read or hear any such event been repeated. If any of my readers have
any experience of such events in and around the whole full world, please do
share.
Amir Ul mu’minin Hazrat Umar Farooq (radiyallahu ‘anhu) during
the time of a caliphate, used to patrol the streets and suburbs of Medina
himself during the night to be abreast with the happenings.
One night during his regular night patrols he saw a camel-hair tent pitched in
an open place. He had never before seen such kind of shelter so he got closer
to the shelter. There he saw a man sitting outside the tent, and he heard moaning
and groaning coming from inside the tent. Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) after greeting
the stranger asked him about him and his problem. The stranger told me that he
was from the desert. He had come to seek help from the Amir Ul mu’minin Hazrat
Umar Farooq. He refused to share with Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu. Hazrat Umar
insisted that maybe he could help him at that hour of his need at night. So the
stranger told him that his wife is having labor pains, and there is No one with
her to help.
Hazrat Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) got up instantly n headed towards his home. On
reaching home, he broached the subject to his wife Umme Kulthoom, “Allah ta’ala
has brought you an opportunity to receive great blessings.” What is it O, Mir
Ul mu’minin?”
Umar said,” there is a poor desert woman’s in labor pains out in addition to
that none to attend her. ”Umme Kulthoom (radiyallahu ‘anha) said that she was
ready to help if it pleases Umar.
Umme Kulthoom (radiyallahu ‘an hu) was after all daughter of
Bibi Fatima (radiyallahu ‘anha) and granddaughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu
alaihi wassallam)
Umar said, ” then you should make all due haste. Also take some butter, pan,
supplies and other necessities needed during the childbirth.”
Umme Kulthoom left for the place with all things required there in the tent.
Umar followed her. She entered the tent while Umar made a fire and occupied
himself with cooking which those people could eat. After short while Umme
Kulthoom (radiyallahu ‘anha) called out from inside the tent, “Amir al
mu’minin, congratulate your friend on the birth of a son.”
The person was quite embarrassed when he heard the title of Amir Ul mu’minin
and realized the position of the person who had been serving him. But Umar
radiyallahu ‘anha) put all his fears at rest, saying, ‘That is all right, there
is nothing to worry about.”
He then placed the pan near the tent, asking his wife to take it and feed the
woman. She fed her and returned the pan to Umar. Then Umar asked the Bedouin to
eat also as he had been awake all night. Having served Umar and his wife
returned home telling the Bedouin < ” come tomorrow, I shall see what I
can do for you.”
Is there any king, nay a petty chief or even an ordinary middle-class person of
today who will take his wife out at late night in the wilderness to attend a sick
stranger woman n prepares food. So dear readers we should realize that unless
we follow the footsteps of those Allah fearing people, we cannot deserve the
special blessings of Almighty Allah
Na’at
Posted on: November 6, 2011
- In: Poetry | Religion
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Translated a Na’at this time in praise of Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Urdu iby AHMED SHAMIM
We drift away in space like sound
Who listens to us like pray of words?
No dream, no wish, no desire whatsoever
Heart too is like a beggar’s yearning forever
Sand but sand is the fate of the town
Not a soul or a sound in any place
No reflection of sound on life’s desert
Heart looted like that of the loyal souls
The heart hearts fill with poison as lips chuckle
The blazing wind blows like a gentle breeze
Who will see his face in a stone?
Who cares now see his ideal’s face
Futile word, fake written script
Like footmarks in a barren desert
The heart was never unfair or tyrant
Why then people meet like torment
What do eyes see, but depressing sight?
The rhythm of the song is like a flowing plight
What has Farat for the eyes except for sand?
The thirsting perished like words of pray
May that truth descend again as infinity?
May cave Hira’s fragrance hover eternity
Heart’s desert echo for Zamzam again
O, Prophet (p.b.u.h), shower your blessings again
Thy radiant persona has the divine of the world
Thy face is an evident reflection of almighty Allah
Thy love made flowers blossom in sand
Sunshine as clouds covered deserted land
blessings for all
Just Bliss 