The smart thing to do

Here is another story about Sultan Mahmud of Afghanistan and his
servant, Ayyaz. Sultan Mahmud would respect Ayyaz for his wisdom even
though he was a servant. This made the ministers and other people of
high positions very jealous of Ayyaz. They talked wrong against him
and started a rumour that Ayyaz was nothing but a fool. The king came
to know of thisand he decided to prove to them who were the real
fools. An announcement was madeto all the people that the King will
distribute his belongings on a particulardate. Whatever a person touch
will become his on that day. When the day came, many people appeared
by the king's palace. The king made his announcement again thata
person can have whatever he touches. The door was opened and everyone
ran to touch whatever was of value in the palace. Some touched
jewelery of gold while others touched fancy furnitures, etc. But Ayyaz
was just standing by the king and was not touching anything.
Peoplethought that Ayyaz was crazy as he wasn't taking advantage of
this great event. Now, Ayyaz asked the king if the announcement he
made was certain. The king said"Yes, whatever you touch is yours."
Immediately, Ayyaz placed his right hand on the king's head and the
left hand on his shoulder. He then shouted, "Listen everyone.I was
waiting for this moment to aquire the most expensive thing. All of you
took whatever the king possessed, but you forgot about the owner ofall
these, which is the kinghimself. I hereby declare that my hands are on
the king, so the king is mine. You cannot remove one thing from this
palace because I am the owner of all these now." After hearing this
from Ayyaz, everyone realized that actually, Ayyaz is the only smart
one and everyone else was in error.
Today people are only running after the creations but, very few are
running towards the Creator Himself. If Allah, the King of all kings,
becomes our Friend then what else do we need?

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Fighting at the age of 94

Ammar bin Yasir (RA) and his parents were subjected to the severest
afflictions after becoming Muslims. They were tormented on the
scorching sands of Mecca. The Prophet (SAW) while passing by them
would enjoin patience giving them glad tidings about paradise. Ammar's
father Yasir (RA) died after prolonged sufferings at the hands of
persecutors and his mother Sumayya (RA) was killed by Abu Jahl, who
put his spear through the most private part of her body, causing her
death. She had refused to renounce Islamin the face of terrible
torture in her old age. Theblessed lady was the first to meet
martyrdom in thecause of Islam. Ammar fought against the enemies of
Islam with great zeal and courage. Once (after the death of Prophet
Muhammad) he was fighting in a battle when he said rejoicingly:"I am
to meet my friends very soon, I am to meet Muhammad (SAW) and
hiscompanions." He then asked for water. He was offered some milk
instead. He took it and said: "I heard the Prophet (SAW) saying to me,
"Milk shall be the last drink of your worldly life." He thenfought
till he met his coveted end. He was then aged about nintey-four.
Source: Extracted from thebook "Stories of the Sahabah" translated by
Abdul Rashid.
These real Muslims even continued to give service to Islam even beyond
the age of 90! May Allah also bless us with such spirits.

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doctors and nurses wearing a white coat over their clothes

Iam a medical student.Alhamdulillah i wear niqab iwear a knee long
loose overall (white coat)which is a part of our college uniformand
wear a full length abayawhen going to market or some other place
besides college .Is it necessary to wear abayaa in the presenceof knee
long coat? .
Praise be to Allaah.
We have previously explained the main conditions with regard to
women's clothing. Please see the answer to question no. 6991 .
There is nothing wrong withwhat you mentioned of wearing a long, loose
white coat over your own clothes.
Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: What is required
of female doctors and others such as nurses and workers is to
fearAllaah and wear modest clothing which will not show the shape of
their limbs or 'awrahs, rather it should be moderate clothingthat is
neither too loose nor too tight, and that will cover them properly in
the mannerrequired by sharee'ah and will prevent the causes of fitnah.
End quote from Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn Baaz (9/427).
And Allaah knows best.
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How will my broken heart heal again?

Q
Salaam brothers and sisters,
I recently went through a divorce and going throughpain.
I know there are many people whom have broken hearts whether through a
separation, divorce or lost someone inlife.
I was wondering if people can give tips how to overcome the pain,
hurt, sleepless nights, worry and unhappiness.
We are all Muslims and weshould try to help each other.
May Allah bless everyone whom reply
Jazak Allah
Help Me.
- help_me
~
A
As Salamualaikum,
Sister, you're right. Everyone has some or the other pain. Allah tests
us all. We need to have patience and keep our trust in Him. I advise
you the same.
I'll insha Allah mention some duas which will insha Allah help you
alleviate the grief you are going through.
1. In al-Saheehayn it was
reported from Ibn 'Abbaas that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to say, when he felt distressed:
"La ilaaha ill-Allaah al-'Azeem ul-Haleem, Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah Rabb
il-'arsh il-'azeem, Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah Rabb is-samawaati wa Rabb
il-ard wa Rabb il-'arsh il-kareem
(there is no god except Allaah, the All-Mighty, the Forbearing; there
is no god except Allaah, the Lord of the Mighty Throne;there is no god
except Allaah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth and Lord of the
noble Throne)."
2. And it was reported from Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that
theProphet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to say,
when something upset him:
"Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyoom, bi
Rahmatika astagheeth
(O Ever-Living One, O Everlasting One, by Your mercy I seek help)."
3. It was reported from 'Abd-Allaah ibn Mas'ood that the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
"No person suffers any anxiety or grief, and says:
'Allaahumma innee 'abduka
wabnu (you say wabnatu instead of wabnu) 'abdika wabnu (you say
wabnatu) amatika, naasiyati bi yadika,
maadin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qadaa'uka, as'aluka bi kulli ismin
huwa laka sammayta bihi nafsaka aw anzaltahu fi kitaabika aw
'allamtahu ahadan min
khalqika aw ista'tharta bihi fi
'ilm il-ghaybi 'andak an taj'ala al-Qur'aana rabee' qalbi wa noor
sadri wa jalaa'a huzni wa dhahaabahammi
(O Allaah, I am Your slave, son (you say daughter) of Your slave, son
(you say daughter) daughter of Your female slave, my forelock is in
Your hand, Your command over me is forever executed and Yourdecree
over me is just. I ask You by every Name belonging to You which You
named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or You taught to any of
Your creation, or You havepreserved in the knowledge of the unseen
with You, that You make the Qur'aan the life of my heart and the light
of my breast, and a departure formy sorrow and a release for my
anxiety)'
- but Allaah will take awayhis sorrow and grief, and give him in their
stead joy."
I pray that Allah eases the situation for you and givesyou strength to
deal them.
Aameen
Wassalamualaikum
EDITOR

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