Muhammad Asad (formerly Leopold Weiss)

Muhammad Asad (formerly Leopold Weiss) (1900--1992), was an Austrian Jew who converted to Islam, and a 20th century journalist, traveler, writer, social critic, linguist, thinker, reformer, diplomat, political theorist, translator and scholar. Asad was one of the 20th century's most influential European Muslims.

 In 1947, Asad was given Pakistani citizenship by the newly established Muslim state of Pakistan and appointed the Director of the Department of Islamic Reconstruction by the Government of Pakistan, where he made recommendations on the drafting of Pakistan's first Constitution. In 1949, Asad joined Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as head of the Middle East Division and, in 1952, was appointed Pakistan's Minister Plenipotentiary to the United Nations in New York.

 Muhammad Asad is famously known for his two publications - "The Road to Mecca", a biographical account of his life up to the age of 32, his conversion to Islam from Judaism and his journey to Mecca and his magnum opus, "The Message of the Qur'an", a translation and commentary of the sacred book of Islam, the Qur'an.

                           

Surah Younus, Verse 90

Surah Younus, Verse 90

 "And WE took the Children of Israel across the sea, and Pharaoh and his soldiers pursued them in tyranny and enmity until, when drowning overtook him, he said, "I believe that there is no deity except that in whom the Children of Israel believe, and I am of the Muslims
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Despite the vision of Sea divided into two parts to the Prophet Moses peace be upon him is a miracle scene.

But the Pharaoh did not believe in Moses or the GOD of Moses peace be upon him ( at this very moment lets think about it for a minute, he had his choices
1- He could of believed in the GOD of MOSES peace be upon him.
2- He could got afraid from the scene and run away with his soldiers.
3- He could stop to think about it first.
4- He could let them go and stop chasing them.

 Back to the fact and what he did, he continues chasing them to kill them!!!!!

So think about this situation and this story and compare it now with lots of people who easily chosen to deny the existence of GOD, and people who Chosen to make their life to be only about chasing their desires and illusions.

 So, you can see that there are people no matter how many miracles or proofs you give them , they will not believe in GOD, simply they do not care and GOD is angry from them
By Taher Khalili

Commentry over Alhamdulillah from Tafseer Ibn Katheer

Dear Brothers and Sisters.
In Sha Allah after reading this article, next time when you hear the the word Al Hamdulliah, or you recite this word, you will feel what you never felt before.

So spare just few minutes, and read this with concentration. In Sha Allah, it will be beneficial.

Well this is not an article we created, this is from the Tafsir of Ibn Kathir for the verse (Al Quran 1:2).


الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَـلَمِينَ
(2. Al-Hamd be to Allah, the Lord of all that exists.)

The Meaning of Al-Hamd

Abu Ja`far bin Jarir said, "The meaning of

الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ

(Al-Hamdu Lillah) (all praise and thanks be to Allah) is all thanks are due purely to Allah, alone, not any of the objects that are being worshipped instead of Him, nor any of His creation. These thanks are due to Allah's innumerable favors and bounties, that only He knows the amount of. Allah's bounties include creating the tools that help the creation worship Him, the physical bodies with which they are able to implement His commands, the sustenance that He provides them in this life, and the comfortable life He has granted them, without anything or anyone compelling Him to do so. Allah also warned His creation and alerted them about the means and methods with which they can earn eternal dwelling in the residence of everlasting happiness. All thanks and praise are due to Allah for these favors from beginning to end.''

Further, Ibn Jarir commented on the Ayah,

الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ

(Al-Hamdu Lillah), that it means, "A praise that Allah praised Himself with, indicating to His servants that they too should praise Him, as if Allah had said, `Say All thanks and praise is due to Allah.' It was said that the statement,

الْحَمْدُ للَّهِ

(All praise and thanks be to Allah), entails praising Allah by mentioning His most beautiful Names and most honorable Attributes. When one proclaims, `All thanks are due to Allah,' he will be thanking Him for His favors and bounties.''
The Difference between Praise and Thanks

Hamd is more general, in that it is a statement of praise for one's characteristics, or for what he has done. Thanks are given for what was done, not merely for characteristics.

The Statements of the Salaf about Al-Hamd

Hafs mentioned that `Umar said to `Ali, "We know La ilaha illallah, Subhan Allah and Allahu Akbar. What about Al-Hamdu Lillah'' `Ali said, "A statement that Allah liked for Himself, was pleased with for Himself and He likes that it be repeated.'' Also, Ibn `Abbas said, "Al-Hamdu Lillah is the statement of appreciation. When the servant says Al-Hamdu Lillah, Allah says, `My servant has praised Me.'' Ibn Abi Hatim recorded this Hadith.

The Virtues of Al-Hamd

Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal recorded that Al-Aswad bin Sari` said, "I said, `O Messenger of Allah! Should I recite to you words of praise for My Lord, the Exalted, that I have collected' He said,

أَمَا إِنَّ رَبَّكَ يُحِبُّ الْحَمْدَ

(Verily, your Lord likes Al-Hamd.)'' An-Nasa'i also recorded this Hadith. Furthermore, Abu `Isa At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah recorded that Musa bin Ibrahim bin Kathir related that Talhah bin Khirash said that Jabir bin `Abdullah said that the Messenger of Allah said,

أَفْضَلُ الذِّكْرِ لَا إِلهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَأَفْضَلُ الدُّعَاءِ الْحَمْدُدِلله

(The best Dhikr (remembering Allah) is La ilaha illallah and the best supplication is Al-Hamdu Lillah.) At-Tirmidhi said that this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Also, Ibn Majah recorded that Anas bin Malik said that the Messenger of Allah said,

مَا أَنْعَمَ اللهُ عَلَى عَبْدٍنِعْمَةً فَقَالَ الْحَمْدُ للهِ، إِلَّا كَانَ الَّذِي أَعْطَى أَفْضَلَ مِمَّا أَخَذَ

(No servant is blessed by Allah and says,`Al-Hamdu Lillah', except that what he was given is better than that which he has himself acquired.) Further, in his Sunan, Ibn Majah recorded that Ibn `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said,

إِنَّ عَبْدًا مِنْ عِبَادِ اللهِ قَالَيَا رَبِّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ كَمَا يَنْبَغِي لِجَلَالِ وَجْهِكَ وَعَظِيمِ سُلْطَانِكَ. فَعَضَلَتْ بِالْمَلَكَيْنِ فَلَمْ يَدْرِيَا كَيْفَ يَكْتُبَانِهَا فَصَعِدَا إِلَى اللهِ فَقَالَا يَا رَبَّنَا إِنَّ عَبْدًا قَدْ قَالَ مَقَالَةً لَا نَدْرِي كَيْفَ نَكْتُبُهَا، قَالَ اللهُ، وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا قَالَ عَبْدُهُ مَاذَا قَالَ عَبْدِي؟ قَالَا يَا رَبِّ إِنَّهُ قَالَ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ يَا رَبِّ كَمَا يَنْبَغِي لِجَلَالِ وَجْهِكَ وَعَظِيمِ سُلْطَانِكَ. فَقَالَ اللهُ لَهُمَا اكْتُبَاهَا كَمَا قَالَ عَبْدِي، حَتَّى يَلْقَانِي فَأَجْزِيهِ بِهَا.

(A servant of Allah once said, `O Allah! Yours is the Hamd that is suitable for the grace of Your Face and the greatness of Your Supreme Authority.' The two angels were confused as to how to write these words. They ascended to Allah and said, `O our Lord! A servant has just uttered a statement and we are unsure how to record it for him.' Allah said while having more knowledge in what His servant has said, 'What did My servant say' They said, `He said, `O Allah! Yours is the Hamd that is suitable for the grace of Your Face and the greatness of Your Supreme Authority.' Allah said to them, `Write it as My servant has said it, until he meets Me and then I shall reward him for it.)

Al before Hamd encompasses all Types of Thanks and Appreciation for Allah

The letters Alif and Lam before the word Hamd serve to encompass all types of thanks and appreciation for Allah, the Exalted. A Hadith stated,

اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ كُلُّهُ، وَلَكَ الْمُلْكُ كُلُّهُ، وَبِيَدِكَ الْخَيْرُ كُلُّهُ، وَإِلَيْكَ يُرْجَعُ الْأَمْرُ كُلُّهُ

(O Allah! All of Al-Hamd is due to You, You own all the ownership, all types of good are in Your Hand and all affairs belong to You.)

The Meaning of Ar-Rabb, the Lord

Ar-Rabb is the owner who has full authority over his property. Ar-Rabb, linguistically means, the master or the one who has the authority to lead. All of these meanings are correct for Allah. When it is alone, the word Rabb is used only for Allah. As for other than Allah, it can be used to say Rabb Ad-Dar, the master of such and such object. Further, it was reported that Ar-Rabb is Allah's Greatest Name.

The Meaning of Al-`Alamin

Al-`Alamin is plural for `Alam, which encompasses everything in existence except Allah. The word `Alam is itself a plural word, having no singular form. The `Alamin are different creations that exist in the heavens and the earth, on land and at sea. Every generation of creation is called an `Alam. Al-Farra` and Abu `Ubayd said, "`Alam includes all that has a mind, the Jinns, mankind, the angels and the devils, but not the animals.'' Also, Zayd bin Aslam and Abu Muhaysin said, `Alam includes all that Allah has created with a soul.'' Further, Qatadah said about,

رَبِّ الْعَـلَمِينَ

(The Lord of the `Alamin), "Every type of creation is an `Alam.'' Az-Zajjaj also said, "Alam encompasses everything that Allah created, in this life and in the Hereafter.'' Al-Qurtubi commented, "This is the correct meaning, that the `Alam encompasses everything that Allah created in both worlds. Similarly, Allah said,

قَالَ فِرْعَوْنُ وَمَا رَبُّ الْعَـلَمِينَ - قَالَ رَبُّ السَّمَـوَتِ وَالاٌّرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَآ إِن كُنتُمْ مُّوقِنِينَ

(Fir`awn (Pharaoh) said "And what is the Lord of the `Alamin'' Musa (Moses) said "The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, if you seek to be convinced with certainty'') (2623-24).
Why is the Creation called `Alam

`Alam is derived from `Alamah, that is because it is a sign testifying to the existence of its Creator and to His Oneness.''

The Second Caliph, Hazrat Umar (R.A.)

“God has placed truth upon Umar’s tongue and heart. (Hadith)” ‘Umar’s Life During his last illness Abu Bakr had conferred with his people, particularly the more eminent among them. After this meeting they chose ‘Umar as his successor. ‘Umar was born into a respected Quraish family thirteen years after the birth of Muhammad (peace be on him). Umar’s family was known for its extensive knowledge of genealogy. When he grew up, ‘Umar was proficient in this branch of knowledge as well as in swordsmanship, wrestling and the art of speaking. He also learned to read and write while still a child, a very rare thing in Mecca at that time. ‘Umar earned his living as a merchant. His trade took him to many foreign lands and he met all kinds of people. This experience gave him an insight into the affairs and problems of men. ‘Umar’s personality was dynamic, self-assertive, frank and straight forward. He always spoke whatever was in his mind even if it displeased others. ‘Umar was twenty-seven when the Prophet (peace be on him) proclaimed his mission.

The ideas Muhammad was preaching enraged him as much as they did the other notables of Mecca. He was just as bitter against anyone accepting Islam as others among the Quraish. When his slave-girl accepted Islam he beat her until he himself was exhausted and told her, “I have stopped because I am tired, not out of pity for you.” The story of his embracing Islam is an interesting one. One day, full of anger against the Prophet, he drew his sword and set out to kill him. A friend met him on the way. When ‘Umar told him what he planned to do, his friend informed him that ‘Umar’s own sister, Fatima, and her husband had also accepted Islam. ‘Umar went straight to his sister’s house where he found her reading from pages of the Qur’an. He fell upon her and beat her mercilessly. Bruised and bleeding, she told her brother, “Umar, you can do what you like, but you cannot turn our hearts away from Islam.

” These words produced a strange effect upon ‘Umar. What was this faith that made even weak women so strong of heart? He asked his sister to show him what she had been reading; he was at once moved to the core by the words of the Qur’an and immediately grasped their truth. He went straight to the house where the Prophet was staying and vowed allegiance to him. Umar made no secret of his acceptance of Islam. He gathered the Muslims and offered prayers at the Ka’aba. This boldness and devotion of an influential citizen of Mecca raised the morale of the small community of Muslims.

Nonetheless ‘Umar was also subjected to privations, and when permission for emigration to Medina came, he also left Mecca. The soundness of ‘Umar’s judgment, his devotion to the Prophet (peace be on him), his outspokenness and uprightness won for him a trust and confidence from the Prophet which was second only to that given to Abu Bakr. The Prophet gave him the title ‘Farooq’ which means the ‘Separator of Truth from False hood.’ During the Caliphate of Abu Bakr, ‘Umar was his closest assistant and adviser. When Abu Bakr died, all the people of Medina swore allegiance to ‘Umar, and on 23 Jamadi-al-Akhir, 13 A.H., he was proclaimed Caliph.

‘Umar’s Caliphate After taking charge of his office, ‘Umar spoke to the Muslims of Medina: “…O people, you have some rights on me which you can always claim. One of your rights is that if anyone of you comes to me with a claim, he should leave satisfied. Another of your rights is that you can demand that I take nothing unjustly from the revenues of the State. You can also demand that… I fortify your frontiers and do not put you into danger. It is also your right that if you go to battle I should look after your families as a father would while you are away. “O people, remain conscious of God, forgive me my faults and help me in my task. Assist me in enforcing what is good and forbidding what is evil. Advise me regarding the obligations that have been imposed upon me by God…” The most notable feature of ‘Umar’s caliphate was the vast expansion of Islam. Apart from Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Palestine and Iran also came under the protection of the Islamic government. But the greatness of ‘Umar himself lies in the quality of his rule.

He gave a practical meaning to the Qur’anic injunction: “O you who believe, stand out firmly for justice as witnesses to God, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it concerns rich or poor, for God can best protect both.” [4:135] Once a woman brought a claim against the Caliph ‘Umar. When ‘Umar appeared on trial before the judge, the judge stood up as a sign of respect toward him. ‘Umar reprimanded him, saying, “This is the first act of injustice you did to this woman!” He insisted that his appointed governors live simple lives, keep no guard at their doors and be accessible to the people at all times, and he himself set the example for them. Many times foreign envoys and messengers sent to him by his generals found him resting under a palm tree or praying in the mosque among the people, and it was difficult for them to distinguish which man was the Caliph.

He spent many a watchful night going about the streets of Medina to see whether anyone needed help or assistance. The general social and moral tone of the Muslim society at that time is well-illustrated by the words of an Egyptian who was sent to spy on the Muslims during their Egyptian campaign. He reported: “I have seen a people, every one of whom loves death more than he loves life. They cultivate humility rather than pride. None is given to material ambitions. Their mode of living is simple… Their commander is their equal. They make no distinction between superior and inferior, between master and slave. When the time of prayer approaches, none remains behind…” ‘Umar gave his government an administrative structure. Departments of treasury, army and public revenues were established. Regular salaries were set up for soldiers. A popuation census was held. Elaborate land surveys were conducted to assess equitable taxes. New cities were founded.

The areas which came under his rule were divided into provinces and governors were appointed. New roads were laid, canals were lug and wayside hotels were built. Provision was made for he support of the poor and the needy from public funds. He defined, by precept and by example, the rights and privileges of non-Muslims, an example of which is the following contract with the Christians of Jerusalem: “This is the protection which the servant of God, ‘Umar, the Ruler of the Believers has granted to the people of Eiliya [Jerusalem]. The protection is for their lives and properties, their churches and crosses, their sick and healthy and for all their coreligionists. Their churches shall not be used for habitation, nor shall they be demolished, nor shall any injury be done to them or to their compounds, or to their crosses, nor shall their properties be injured in any way.

There shall be no compulsion for these people in the matter of religion, nor shall any of them suffer any injury on account of religion… Whatever is written herein is under the covenant of God and the responsibility of His Messenger, of the Caliphs and of the believers, and shall hold good as long as they pay Jizya [the tax for their defense] imposed on them.” Those non-Muslims who took part in defense together with the Muslims were exempted from paying Jizya, and when the Muslims had to retreat from a city whose non-Muslim citizens had paid this tax for their defense, the tax was returned to the non-Muslims.

The old, the poor and the disabled of Muslims and non-Muslims alike were provided for from the public treasury and from the Zakat funds. ‘Umar’s Death In 23 A.H., when Umar returned to Medina from Hajj;, he raised his hands and prayed, “O God! I am advanced in years, my bones are weary, my powers are declining, and the people for whom I am responsible have spread far and wide. Summon me back to Thyself, my lord!”

Some time later, when ‘Umar went to the mosque to lead a prayer, a Magian named Abu Lulu Feroze, who had a grudge against ‘Umar on a personal matter, attacked him with a dagger and stabbed him several times. Umar reeled and fell to the ground. When he learned that the assassin was a Magian, he sid, “Thank God he is not a Muslim.” ‘Umar died in the first week of Muharram, 24 A.H., and was buried by the side of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him).

Taken From Facebook

Is tradition of kissing of thumbs on Listening Prophet (saw) name is authentic??

Recently i saw this post on Facebook 

The post Claimed-

‘Kissing the thumbs when hearing the blessed name Muhammad (peace be upon him)’. In order to show their respect for their Prophet, the Muslims kiss their thumbs and wipe their eyes upon hearing the blessed name Muhammad (peace be upon him). This is proven as a practice dating back to the noble Companions. Al-Dehlmi reports in al-Firdaus that when Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) heard Muhammad’s name in Azan, he kissed his thumbs and wiped them on his eyes. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saw this and said: ‘Whoever does the same as my beloved has done (i.e. Abu Bakr), then my intercession has become permissible for him.’

So I asked brother to Provide refrence:-

He Replied:- Our Ulama of Ahl-us-Sunnah consider it as MUSTAHAB and we do not claim this act as a Fardh, Wajib or Sunnah. Hence we r not obliged to bring or show a verse from The Holy Quran or a Sahih Hadith in favour of practice of kissing the thumbs. To prove this practice as MUSTAHAB, I will bring a Za'eef Hadith and other ref to prove that it has been the practice of good and pious Muslim.. And by the way Mohammed bhai.. don't tell "it is a Za'eef i.e A Hadith with a narrator who is not pious (Muttaqi) or a good memory. But as far as my knowledge Za'eef Hadith is accepted in "FAZAIL".... (He is bit busy n promised to provide refrence in few days... I'll update his reply.)

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Strange he said he is not required to produce proof!!
"He has made such a big claim  in the name of Prophet (saw) but his scholars of Ahl us-sunna are not required to support such a big claim."

In Islam regarding religious matter we always support our claim with authentic refrence from Quran & Sunnah. Otherwise there will be no difference between us and others.

Matter becomes serious when we say anything in the name of Prophet (saw) as if thats not true that becomes lying in the name of Prophet (saw) and there are so many Sahi hadiths which explains the degree of sin lying in the name of Prophet (saw) is.

Sahi Bukhari
Volume 4, Book 56, Number 712
Narrated Wathila bin Al−Asqa: Allah's Apostle said, "Verily, one of the worst lies is to claim falsely to be the son of someone other than one's real father, or to claim to have had a dream one has not had, or to attribute to me what I have not said."
Ruling on one who tells lies about the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)


P S -Interesting he already knows that the proof he is going to produce is from" ZA'EEF HADITH" still he accept that.

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Now the authentic ruling over this:
Kissing one’s thumbs when the name of the Prophet is mentioned is a bid’ah

Do we kiss our thumbs when the prophet Mohammed’s (pbuh)name is said? Praise be to Allaah. As far as we know, there is no saheeh report from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that when the muezzin says “Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasool-Allaah” we should kiss our thumbs, so doing so is a bid’ah (innovation). But it was proven that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Whoever innovates something in this matter of ours that is not part of it will have it rejected.” And Allaah is the Source of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad. See Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, vol. 6, p. 96. Source: Islam Q A

May Allah Guide us n keep us away from biddah.


     Regards
Mohammed Tariq

Devil goes Corporate: How to Survive Evil's Onslaught

by Nisaar Y. Nadiadwala on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12:05pm


When Iblees asked for a respite after being told "GET OUT" , he was given respite by Allah but his deceptions were not hidden. In Surah Isra verse 64 Allah says : Lead to Destruction to those whom you can with thy voice, make assaults on them with thy Cavalry and  thy Infantry, mutually share with them with wealth and children and make promises to them but Satan promises them nothing but deceit....Read the verse again. It shows how evil is spread rampantly and reaches every corner of society.

1. Through voice.....
2. Assault of cavalry and infantry....
3. Hopes and promises.


  Today the biggest destruction of soceity's moral, ethics, money , familylife and ofcourse comes via  Music and Singers.  The largest numbers of goods sold are music dvds and the biggst fans clubs belong to female singers. The largest number of fans are represented by Teens. Britney Spears was supposed to be in school but she walked on stage in obscene dress at a young age of 15 years and so did Hana Montana and many others, thus becoming idols  ideals of teen worldwide.  Many of these music festivals errect an enevelope of drugs and illict sex including lesbianism.. As they says in the marketing world " In marketing warfare you have to just set the ball rolling, firing will follow...


Assault of Cavalry and Infantry ... The marketing world calls it "team work " It was already into action by devil and his men long before corporate world picked it up. The Qur'an calls this team work as  "Hisbus Shaitan". They invade in the form of movements, hero worships, ideologies, entertainments, culture, festivals, fashion....Infact if you notice..lesbians and gays as well as other evils are less in numbers yet they win their cases .. just because they fight in team.. and the rest of the majority are scattered and they dont fight united..
  Refer to the verse again.. cavalry and Infantry.. right ? Cavalry  and infantry cannot be fought individually. If they come in hoards we too msut have a team. Thatis why Islam emphasises on collective efforts.. Salah, Fasting, Hajj.. all are done together..The presence of others gives us the push to keep going even at times when we feel down and low. All of us cannot be fast, swift and strong enough to take on Evil in the society so we must support those who are struggling agaisnt it. Even in coporate warfare generals and commanders are few but army is large. Thats precisely what the Qur'an says : Help you one and other in Birr and Taqwa...Surah Maida verse 2.


  Today Media is the cavalry and infantry of devil, marketing evil in every rooms of our houses. Giving a hope of a peaceful life, happiness through obscenity and shows us dreams of become richer by taking loans and spend lavishly, but the last part of the above verse says : Shaitan promises nothing but deceptions....

Author : Nisaar Nadiadwala speaks and writes on Islam and Muslims. He can be reached at nisaar_yusuf@yahoo.com

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An Interview with Muhammad Ali

The following incident took place during an interview with the world famous boxer, Muhammad Ali.

It all started with an innocent question: You have beaten some of the toughest men in the world in the ring. What scares you the most?

Ali: [Points to his wife, to much laughter]

Lonnie Ali: Come on, Muhammad, joking aside, tell them what really scares you.

Ali: Nothing.

Lonnie Ali: Nothing on this earth maybe, but ... tell them Muhammad.
[There is a long pause]

Ali: Not going to heaven.
  [Everyone present became silent. Sister Lonnie Ali had tears flowing down her cheeks. Others present were also shaken and silent. A few wiping their eyes. Br. Malik Mujahid broke the silence, patting Muhammad Ali on his arm.]

 Malik Mujahid: "No, Insha Allah, you will enter Jannah because you have helped so many people."

Ali: [Muhammad Ali turned his face towards Br. Malik Mujahid, looking at him as though asking: Are you sure? Are you sure about yourself?]

Malik Mujahid: "The Mumin lives between hope and fear."

Where as the toughest man in the world is wondering about his place in Jannah, what do you think about yourself. Will you go to Jannah? Its a question which everyone must ask himself and herself. A good answer may help us focus on the everlasting life.

 We pray to Allah for the best of both worlds. If we want Allah to give us the best, we will have to strive for it.

 Source: Extracted from the article "Will Muhammad Ali go to Jannah?" by Soundvision.com

The First Caliph, Abu Bakr (R.A.)

The First Caliph, Abu Bakr (R.A.) 

"If I were to take a friend other than my Lord, I would take Abu Bakr as a friend." (Hadith)

Election to the Caliphate

  The Prophet's closest Companion, Abu Bakr, was not present when the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) breathed his last in the apartment of his beloved wife of later years, Aisha, Abu Bakr's daughter. When he came to know of the Prophet's passing, Abu Bakr hurried to the house of sorrow.

 "How blessed was your life and how beatific is your death," he whispered as he kissed the cheek of his beloved friend and master who now was no more.

 When Abu Bakr came out of the Prophet's apartment and broke the news, disbelief and dismay gripped the community of Muslims in Medina. Muhammad (peace be on him) had been the leader, the guide and the bearer of Divine revelation through whom they had been brought from idolatry and barbarism into the way of God. How could he die? Even Umar, one of the bravest and strongest of the Prophet's Companions, lost his composure and drew his sword and threatened to kill anyone who said that the Prophet was dead. Abu Bakr gently pushed him aside, ascended the steps of the lectern in the mosque and addressed the people, saying,

"O people, verily whoever worshipped Muhammad, behold! Muhammad is indeed dead. But whoever worships God, behold! God is alive and will never die."

And then he concluded with a verse from the Qur'an:
"And Muhammad is but a Messenger. Many Messengers have gone before him; if then he dies or is killed, will you turn back upon your heels?"3:144

  On hearing these words, the people were consoled. Despondency gave place to confidence and tranquility. This critical moment had passed. But the Muslim community was now faced with an extremely serious problem: that of choosing a leader. After some discussion among the Companions of the Prophet who had assembled in order to select a leader, it became apparent that no one was better suited for this responsibility than Abu Bakr. A portion of the speech the First Caliph gave after his election has already been quoted in the introduction.


Abu Bakr's Life
Abu Bakr ('The Owner of Camels') was not his real name. He acquired this name later in life because of his great interest in raising camels. His real name was Abdul Ka'aba ('Slave of Ka'aba'), which Muhammad (peace be on him) later changed to Abdullah ('Slave of God'). The Prophet also gave him the title of 'Siddiq' - 'The Testifier to the Truth.'

 Abu Bakr was a fairly wealthy merchant, and before he embraced Islam, was a respected citizen of Mecca. He was three years younger than Muhammad (peace be on him) and some natural affinity drew them together from earliest child hood. He remained the closest Companion of the Prophet all through the Prophet's life. When Muhammad first invited his closest friends and relatives to Islam, Abu Bakr was among the earliest to accept it. He also persuaded Uthman and Bilal to accept Islam. In the early days of the Prophet's mission, when the handful of Muslims were subjected to relentless persecution and torture, Abu Bakr bore his full share of hardship. Finally when God's permission came to emigrate from Mecca, he was the one chosen by the Prophet to accompany him on the dangerous journey to Medina. In the numerous battles which took place during the life of the Prophet, Abu Bakr was always by his side. Once, he brought all his belongings to the Prophet, who was raising money for the defense of Medina. The Prophet asked "Abu Bakr, what did you leave for your family?" The reply came: "God and His Prophet."

 Even before Islam, Abu Bakr was known to be a man of upright character and amiable and compassionate nature. All through his life he was sensitive to human suffering and kind to the poor and helpless. Even though he was wealthy, he lived very simply and spent his money for charity, for freeing slaves and for the cause of Islam. He often spent part of the night in supplication and prayer. He shared with his family a cheerful and affectionate home life.


Abu-Bakr's Caliphate
 Such, then, was the man upon whom the burden of leadership fell at the most sensitive period in the history of the Muslims.

As the news of the Prophet's death spread, a number of tribes rebelled and refused to pay Zakat (poor-due), saying that this was due only to the Prophet (peace be on him). At the same time a number of impostors claimed that the prophethood had passed to them after Muhammad and they raised the standard of revolt. To add to all this, two powerful empires, the Eastern Roman and the Persian, also threatened the new-born Islamic state at Medina.

 Under these circumstances, many Companions of the Prophet, including Umar, advised Abu Bakr to make concessions to the Zakat evaders, at least for a time. The new Caliph disagreed. He insisted that the Divine Law cannot be divided, that there is no distinction between the obligations of Zakat and Salat (prayer), and that any compromise with the injunctions of God would eventually erode the foundations of Islam. Umar and others were quick to realize their error of judgment. The revolting tribes attacked Medina but the Muslims were prepared. Abu Bakr himself led the charge, forcing them to retreat. He then made a relentless war on the false claimants to prophethood, most of whom submitted and again professed lslam.

 The threat from the Roman Empire had actually arisen earlier, during the Prophet's lifetime. The Prophet had organized an army under the command of Usama, the son of a freed slave. The army had not gone far when the Prophet had fallen ill so they stopped. After the death of the Prophet the question was raised whether the army should be sent again or should remain for the defence of Medina. Again Abu Bakr showed a firm determination. He said, "I shall send Usama's army on its way as ordered by the Prophet, even if I am left alone."

 The final instructions he gave to Usama prescribed a code of conduct in war which remains unsurpassed to this day. Part of his instructions to the Muslim army were:

 "Do not be deserters, nor be guilty of disobedience. Do not kill an old man, a woman or a child. Do not injure date palms and do not cut down fruit trees. Do not slaughter any sheep or cows or camels except for food. You will encounter persons who spend their lives in monasteries. Leave them alone and do not molest them."

 Khalid bin Waleed had been chosen by the Prophet (peace be on him) on several occasions to lead Muslim armies. A man of supreme courage and a born leader, his military genius came to full flower during the Caliphate of Abu Bakr. Throughout Abu Bakr's reign Khalid led his troops from one victory to another against the attacking Romans.

 Another contribution of Abu Bakr to the cause of Islam was the collection and compilation of the verses of the Qur'an.

  Abu Bakr died on 21 Jamadi-al Akhir, 13 A.H. (23 August 634 A.C.), at the age of sixty-three, and was buried by the side of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him). His caliphate had been of a mere twenty-seven months duration. In this brief span, however, Abu Bakr had managed, by the Grace of God, to strengthen and consolidate his community and the state, and to secure the Muslims against the perils which had threatened their existence.Taken From  E-Mail

Why Muslims celebrate Christian holidays??

Let's read the story of George Mathew, who celebrates Adha Eid

George is an American man who is over 50 years old. He lives in Washington with his wife, his son & his daughter.

When Dhul Hijja was coming near, George started to catch the news to know when Dhul Hijja will start exactly. He watched the TV, his wife listened to the radio & his son surfed the internet and checked some Islamic sites.

When they knew when Dhul Hijja would start, they prepared themselves for Adha Eid which is on the 10th of Dhul Hijja.

On the second day, they went & bought a sheep (according to Islamic rulings) to slaughter it on the first day of Eid.

They took the sheep in their car, and on the way, the little girl was expressing her joy of having Eid. She was happy that she'll wear her new dress & go with her peers to play. She wished that all days are Eid.

When they got home, the wife told George: "I've read that we should cut the sheep into three parts (according to Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad - Peace & Blessings be Upon Him). We should give the first part to the poor, second part to our neighbors (Elizabeth, David & Mark) and the third is ours."

When the day of Eid came, they were confused where the Qiblah is exactly. They assumed that it's in a certain direction towards Ka'aba. He hold the knife, put the sheep towards the Qiblah & slaughtered it. The wife hurried to cut the sheep into three parts as agreed.

Suddenly, George remembered & shouted: "We're late for church! Today is Sunday, and we'll miss the Sunday Mass!"

George was a committed Christian. He always made sure to take his wife and kids with him.



Ahmad finished his story about George.
A guy from the audience exclaimed: "You confused us! Is George a Muslim or a Christian?!"

Ahmad replied: "George is a Christian who believes in three Gods. He doesn't believe in Prophet Mohammad (Peace & Blessings be Upon Him) as being the last & final messenger".

A voice from the crowd said: "Don't lie to us Ahmad! Who could believe that George & his family would do that?! How could a Christian do Muslims' rituals?? A Christian wouldn't wait for Dhul Hijja, buy a sheep to slaughter.. blah blah...."

Ahmad smiled sarcastically & said: "My beloved brothers, why do you find it so hard to believe my story? Why can't you believe that such a Christian family exists?"

Isn't there in our Muslim community..
 Like: Abdullah, Mohammad, Khaled, Khadija or Fatima who celebrates Christian or Jewish Holidays?

Don't we celebrate New Year, Christmas, Valentine's, Halloween, Easter.. blah blah.. ??

George is a Christian who celebrates our Eid!
Why can't believe that?
Why are refusing George's acts?
Why don't we refuse our acts?



Finally, Ahmad said:
I've lived in the U.S. for more than ten years now.
I swear by Allah, I never saw a Christian or a Jew who celebrates any of our Eids.
I've never heard of anyone who asked about them either.
Even when I invited them for a Eid Fitr celebration in my apartment, no one attended when they knew it's Muslim's Eid.
I've that in the West, and when I returned back to my Muslim country, I find Muslims celebrating Christian & Jewish holidays.


 Please think!!!!


There is no power and no might except by Allah.
لا حولَ ولا قوَّة إلاَّ بالله

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Valentine Day or ZINA DAY ??

FINALLY ZINA (VALENTINE) DAY IS OVER.

Let's analyze who is in gain and who is in loss.


LOSS
  1- Those who have celebrated this (Hindu, Muslim, Jew or Christian), they have broken the words of their scriptures, all scriptures state that “Man should lower his gaze”, so we can very well imagine the degree of sin dating is .

2- Those who have further crossed their limit .... there are strict punishment for Zina in Bible, Vedas and we very well Know about Quran.

3- School kids who exchanged gift... they have taken their first step, and Allah says in Quran "Don't follow the footstep of satan" , there fundamental thinking/ beliefs have been corrupted and we can’t expect a strong building over a weak foundation.

4-Especially for Muslims- In addition you have accepted Pagan Valantine as SAINT & celebrated his B'day. (Dont use if and but....this is a fact)



GAIN
1- Telecom Companies- Earned revenue in the form of call charges, sms etc.

2- Chocolate companies- Chocolate is one of the thing widely exchanged as gift on this day...their business increased many times over the period.

3- Alcohol Company- They love occasions like this….earned billions in revenue.

4-Hotels and Resorts- Made special arrangement for Zaanis/Adulterers/Fornicators. Good business for them.

 5- Gift & Card Companies- Gift were exchanged around the world. Good business for them too.



We can very well see that it’s in the financial interest of companies to Promote days like this ….. How can we expect anything else from them other than hating Islam which is the only religion which openly speaks against evil!!

Media is in their hands, 24x7 they brainwash us through lucrative ads……….



Can we guess what would be the fate of all these companies???

Please read this hadith (2nd part)……

Sahih Muslim, Bk 33, Number 6470
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “If anyone calls others to follow right guidance, his reward will be equivalent to those who follow him (in righteousness) without their reward being diminished in any respect, and if anyone invites others to follow error, the sin, will be equivalent to that of the people who follow him (in sinfulness) without their sins being diminished in any respect”.
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Mohammed Tariq
 

All Muslims are terrorist...O Really!!!

Who started the first world war ?
Muslims ?

Who started the second world war ?
Muslims ?

Who killed about 20 millions of
Aborigines in Australia ?
Muslims??

Who sent the nuclear bombs of Hiroshima
and Nakazaki ?
Muslims??

Who killed more than 100 millions of
Indians in North America ?
Muslims ??

Who killed more than 50 millions of
Indians in south America ??
Muslims ??

Who took about 180 millions of African
people as slaves and 88% of them died
and was thrown in Atlantic ocean ?
Muslims ??

Who killed 6 million Jews in Germany?
Muslims??

No, Not at all, They weren't Muslims …… So gets your facts right!!!

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LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE RECORDS OF TERRORISM AROUND THE WORLD:

19th Century no attack by Muslims. Suddenly after forceful creation of Israel on Muslim land and Zionist media bashing of Muslims attacks started by freedom fighters of Palestine.

LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENED TILL NINETEENTH CENTURY.

13th March 1881 in the streets of St. Petersburg Tsar Alexander – II of Russia was traveling in a bullet proof car. An anarchist set off a bomb which killed 21 by standards. When the Tsar stepped our of car; next bomb killed him.

In 1886 a Bomb blast took place Hay market in Chicago during a labor rally. 8 anarchists were involved. All non-Muslims. Dozens killed in that violence.

6th September, 1901 US President William McKinley was assassinated. He was shot twice by an anarchist Leon Czolgosz an anarchist a non-Muslim.

1st of October Bomb blast done by two Christians James and Joseph.

28th June 1914 Archduke of Austria and his wife assassinated by members of young Bosnia who were Non-Muslim Serbs. This incidence lead to world war.

16th April 1925 bomb blast in St. Nedeliya Church; Sofia: Bulgaria was done by communists who were not Muslims.

9th October, 1934 King Alexander – I of Yugoslavia was assassinated by a gunman.

1st May 1961 the first US air craft was hijacked to Cuba by Ramirez Oriz a Non-Muslim.

28th August 1968 the US Ambassador to Guatemala was assassinated by a Non-Muslim.

30th July 1969 US Ambassador to Japan was knifed by a Japanese.

3rd September 1969 US Ambassador to Brazil was kidnapped by a Non-Muslim.

19th April 1995 Federal Building was bombed in Oklahoma city by two Christians Timothy and Terry. 166 killed and hundreds injured.

From 1941 to 1948 in total 259 severally violent terrorists attacks were committed by Jewish Terrorists.

22nd July 1946 bombing of King David Hotel was done by Menachem Begin. His team of gangsters was dressed as Arabs to pass the blame to Palestinians. 91 innocent killed. UK declared him as the deadliest terrorist. He became the Prime Minister of Israel and finally received Nobel Prize for Peace.

That shows the power of media. It can change the opinion in any direction.

When Muslims will realize that? They are busy in buildings worlds tallest towers; expensive hotels, palaces never building media.

Ariel Sharon the bulldozer the terrorist of Sabra and Shatiala was called Man of Peace by a number of US Presidents!

Creation of Israel itself at gun point is the biggest act of terror. Before 1945 Israel was no where in the world map! The original children of the land now landless. If they fight (with stones) to get back their land whole Zionist owned media portray them as terrorists and Israel state forces use all kind of latest weaponry gifted by US!

In Germany from 1968 to 1992 Baader Meinhoff Gang killed several innocent people, they were Christians.

In Italy Red Brigade kidnapped Aldo More former Prime Minister of Italy and killed several innocent human beings.

20th March 1996 Aum Shirkyo A Buddhist cult used nerve gas in a Tokyo subway.

In UK since hundred years IRA has been conducting worst possible violent terrorist acts. Where as a handful of Muslims who reacted to British participation to unjust Iraq war, immediately British British media called it Islamic terrorism. Tony Blair found Muslims are the worst danger to UK. In 100 year of violence IRA was never called as Christian or Catholic terrorists.

1972 IRA conducted three bomb blast.

1974 IRA bombed Gulf Ford Pub.

1972 IRA bombed Birmingham Pub Killed 21 and injured 182.

1996 London Bombing by IRA killed 2 injured more than 100.

1996 IRA Manchester Shopping Centre 200 injured.
IRA planted 500 pound car bomb 35 people injured.
15th August 1998 one 500 Pound car bomb killed dozens. 4th March bombed by IRA.

TONY BLAIR is more afraid of “MUSLIM TERRORISTS” than IRA who is conducting Terrorist attacks for more than a hundred years.

In Spain & France ETA conducted 36 major terrorists’ attacks.

Lords Salvation Army of Uganda is the most dreaded terror organization of Africa. They have wipe out a lot of people from that continent.

LTTE most Innovative and specialized in suicide bombing and cyanide capsules! Now dreaming of Maha Elam spreading from Sri Lanka to Tamil Nadu!

Sikhs had their Khalistan Movement; until ruthlessly suppressed by Indian Army and Punjab Police.

31st October 1984 Indian serving Prime Minister was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguard who were definitely not muslims.

There is not a single Muslims in ATTF (All Tripura Tiger Force) who strikes terror since ages in the North East. All Christians.

National Liberation Front of Tripura has no Muslim in their ranks. All Christians.

2nd October, 2004; Christian terrorists killed 44 Hindus.

ULFA had committed 1990 to 2006 in 16 years 740 numbers of violent terrorist acts. They are all Hindus. Their list of effective and successful attacks will put Kashmiri militants at shame!

Maoist in Nepal committed 99 acts of terror in Nepal in seven years time.

Out of 600 districts of India Maoists are active in 150 with all latest weaponry and are on a killing spree. How many muslims are among their ranks???? NIL, NO ONE calls them Hindus terrorists. More killing done by Maoists than years of violence by Kashmiries.

STILL GOVT. OF INDIA AND ALL THINK THAT MUSLIMS ARE TERRORISTS DANGER FOR THE WORLD???? WHY? BECOZ OF AMERICA SAY SO?
 Dont spread what u hear just go in history then you will get who is Terrorists...

 

Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb was the greatest king among the Mughals and ruled over the largest territory of any ruler in Indian history. His empire extended from Kabul in present Afghanistan to areas in South India bordering Madurai in present Tamil Nadu State. He was a kind-hearted man and led a simple life. He was a just ruler and forgave his enemies. He abolished all non-Islamic practices at his court; abolished Ilahi calendar introduced by Akbar and reinstated Islamic lunar calendar. He enforced laws against gambling and drinking. He abolished taxes on commodities and inland transport duties. He forbade the practice of Emperor being weighed in gold and silver on birthdays. Aurangzeb did not draw salary from state treasury but earned his own living by selling caps he sewed and selling copies of the Quran he copied by hand.

Birth and Education

Mohyuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb was born on October 24, 1618 CE at Dohad in the Bombay Presidency. He was the third son of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb was nine years old when his father became Emperor of India. From that time on, his regular education began. He got good education in religion as well as the ordinary education of that time. He memorized the whole Quran and was taught to write in a beautiful handwriting. He also developed a taste for poetry and could make verses. He also learned the Arabic language.

Military Training

His military training began by age 16. When Aurangzeb was seventeen, he was made the Viceroy of Deccan. Aurangzeb worked well as the Viceroy of Deccan. This didn't still bring peace to his mind. He wanted a purpose of life. After some thought, he turned to the Quran as a light for his life.

Life as a Faqir

In May 1644 CE, he gave up his duties as the Viceroy of Deccan and left to live in the wild region of Western Ghats. Here he lived for several months as a Faqir (poor, simple man). He took up a life of prayer and self-disciplined life.

Anger of his Father

This action of Aurangzeb brought great anger to his father, the Emperor. He was so shocked that his son became a Faqir that he stopped all his allowances and took his estates. This didn't bother Aurangzeb at first. After some thought though, Aurangzeb decided to go back to his family. For some months, Aurangzeb lived in Agra with disgrace. His mother and sisters felt sorry for him but the Emperors displeasure was hard to go.

Regaining his Rank

In November 1644 CE, his sister, Jahan Ara, who was the eldest and best-loved daughter of the Emperor, got a terrible burn and when she recovered, the Emperor, who was so happy, could not refuse her anything. At her request, Aurangzeb was raised back to his rank. The prince was again the Viceroy of Deccan.

The History of Valentine Day ... Kufr

Let us examine the origin of Valentine’s Day:

  Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia.

Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II Rome was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. Claudius the Cruel was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues and creating a huge army. Many men did not want to participate in the army. This made Claudius furious. He believed that the reason for this was that roman men did not want to leave their loved ones or their families. As a result, Claudius decided to cancel all marriages and engagements in Rome. Many people thought this was a preposterous and a cruel idea.

At that time, a Saint existed by the name of Valentine who was a priest of Rome in the days of Claudius II. He did not like the Emperor. He and Saint Marius aided the Christian martyrs and secretly married couples even after Emperor Claudius passed his law. He would isolate himself in a secret candlelit room with the bride and the groom. He whispered the words of the ceremony, listening all the while for the steps of the soldiers.

One night, he heard the footsteps of the soldiers and the couples he was marrying escaped in time. Unfortunately he was caught. For this action of his, Saint Valentine was apprehended and dragged before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off. He was then thrown in prison and was told that his punishment was sentenced to death. The news spread and many young people came from across the land to visit him in prison. They threw flowers and notes up to the window. One of the young people was the daughter of the prison guard. Her father allowed her to visit Saint Valentine in the cell. Sometimes they would sit and talk for hours. She helped him in keeping up his spirits. She agreed that he had done the right thing by ignoring the Emperor and going ahead with the secret marriages. Saint Valentine had fallen in love with her and on the day he was to die, he left his little friend a note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. He signed it, “Love from your Valentine.”

Saint Valentine died on February 14, 269 A.D. Since then, every year people from all over the world commemorate this day as “Valentine’s Day”. At that time it was the custom in Rome, a very ancient custom, indeed, to celebrate in the month of February the Lupercalia, feasts in honor of a heathen god. On these occasions, amidst a variety of pagan ceremonies, the names of young women were placed in a box, from which they were drawn by the men as chance directed.

On the eve of the festival of Lupercalia, the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl's name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry.

 It has been believed that the custom of exchanging love notes had started on Valentine’s Day.

Valentine Traditions
Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine's Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was:

Good morning to you, valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine ---
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, valentine.

In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"

In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. Wearing the heart on the sleeve made it is easy for other people to know how they were feeling. In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she kept the gift, it meant that she would marry him.

From the history of Valentine’s Day, we acknowledge that Valentine is not just a name of a holiday. In fact, Valentine was a man whom the Christians believe to be a saint. Moreover, the history of Valentine is based on Shirk. In addition to this, the actions committed by the young boys and girls,[1] were purely the acts of fornication.

Islam is a religion of peace, love and unity. In Islam, there is no special day to express gratitude and love. In fact, everyday is a day to express love to one’s wife, children, parents, elders etc. Islam has ordered us to be kind and just with our family members and close ones to the extent that even animals deserve love and affection. A beautiful Hadith of Rasullullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam explains that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’alā had forgiven an immoral and a prostitute woman due to her kindness towards a thirsty dog.

بَيْنَمَا كَلْبٌ يُطِيفُ بِرَكِيَّةٍ، كَادَ يَقْتُلُهُ العَطَشُ، إِذْ رَأَتْهُ بَغِيٌّ مِنْ بَغَايَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ، فَنَزَعَتْ مُوقَهَا فَسَقَتْهُ فَغُفِرَ لَهَا بِهِ )صحيح البخاري (4/ 173)

“There was a dog who was circling a well. Thirst had nearly killed him when a prostitute from amongst the prostitutes of Bani Israeel had seen him. She removed her shoes and quenched the dog. Thereupon, she was forgiven due this action of hers.”

(Sahih Al-Bukhari 4/173)


We should show love to our loved ones everyday of our lives. Our love should not be confined to a particular date such as the 14th of February. A person receives tremendous amount of reward simply by placing a morsel in the mouth of one’s wife. Imagine the reward for other good deeds. The Hadith mentions:

وَلَسْتَ تُنْفِقُ نَفَقَةً تَبْتَغِي بِهَا وَجْهَ اللَّهِ إِلَّا أُجِرْتَ بِهَا، حَتَّى اللُّقْمَةَ تَجْعَلُهَا فِي فِي امْرَأَتِكَ

)صحيح البخاري (5/ 178(

“And you spend not upon your family seeking the pleasure of Allah but that you are rewarded for it to the extent of placing a morsel in the mouth of your wife.”

(Sahih Al-Bukhari 5/178)

However, due to the fact that the foundation of celebrating Valentine’s Day is based on kufr and shirk, such a celebration is Harām and prohibited in Islam.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Mawlana Abdul Hannan Nizami,
Student Darul Iftaa
USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

May ALLAH SWT save us from such fake lovers day.

JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRAN KASEERAN KASEERAH

Muhammad Raghib Khan
A Slave of ALLAH SWT.

Why Showing Body is considered as liberation

These questions always wrangle in my mind:

Why does always woman have to show-off her body to the world?

Why do oppressive men always want to see her body and fool her by saying it's her right to show her body to these men?

Why does this innocent creation of God (woman) not understand that she has been enjoyed by oppressive men in the pretext of "women liberation"?

Why cannot oppressive men accept women covered up completely in modest dress?

Why do oppressive men always force women to exhibit her body and make fun of those women who do not endorse their views of showing body?

P.S: Showing body does not mean complete nakedness, but it also means wearing skimpy and tight clothes.