Files of your life

In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in a
room. There were no distinguishing features save for the onewall
covered with small indexcard files. They were like the ones in
libraries that list titles byauthor or subject in alphabetical order.
But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly
endlessly in either direction, had very different headings. As I drew
near the wall of files, the first to catch myattention was one that
read "People I Have Liked". I opened it and began flipping through the
cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the
names written on each one.
And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was.
This lifeless room with its small files was a crudecatalog system for
my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and
small, in a detail my memory couldn't match. A sense of wonder and
curiosity,coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly
opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet
memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would
look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching.
A file named "Friends" was next to one marked"Friends I Have
Betrayed". The titles ranged from the mundane to the outrightweird.
"Books I Have Read", "Lies I Have Told","Comfort I Have Given","Jokes
I Have Laughed At". Some were almost hilarious in their exactness:
"Things I've Yelled at My Brothers." Others I couldn't laugh at:
"Things I Have Done in My Anger", "Things I Have Muttered Under My
Breath at My Parents". I never ceased to be surprised by the contents.
Often there were many more cards than I expected. Sometimes fewer than
I hoped.
I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived. Could
it be possible that I had the time in my 30 years to write each of
these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed
thistruth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my
signature.
When I pulled out the file marked "Songs I Have Listened To", I
realized the files grew tocontain their contents. The cards were
packed tightly, and yet after twoor three yards, I hadn't found the
end of the file.I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of
music, but more by the vast amount of time I knew that file
represented.
When I came to a file marked "Lustful Thoughts", I felt a chill run
through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to
test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed
content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded.
An almost animal rage broke on me. One thought dominated my mind: "No
one must eversee these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have
to destroy them!" In an insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size
didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burnthe cards. But as I took
itat one end and began pounding it on the floor,I could not dislodge a
single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find
itas strong as steel when I tried to tear it. Defeated and utterly
helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against
the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh.
And then I saw it.
The title bore "People that I Have Taught AboutAllah". The handle was
brighter than those around it, newer, almostunused. I pulled on its
handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my
hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.
And then the tears came.I began to weep. Sobs sodeep that the hurt
started in my stomach and shook through me. Ifell on my knees and
cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all.
The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes. No one must
ever, ever know of this room.
I must lock it up and hide the key.

Islamic Stories - , Standing firm in salat after being hit by arrows

Four years after the Hijrah [emigration of thefollowers of Islam from
Makkah to Medinah], in the city of Medinah, the Muslims were still in
danger due to the Jewish tribe, the Banu an-Nadir, who broke their
contract with the Prophet Muhammad [PBUH=May Allah bless him and grant
him peace].
Then the community received news that sometribes from the desert of
Najd were about to attack. So, the Prophet of Islam [PBUH] raised over
four hundred Muslims in order to prevent them from attacking.
Arriving at Najd, they found that only women were present in the
houses; the men had taken refuge in the hills.
Some of the Nadj tribes regrouped and preparedthemselves for the
fight. The time of 'Asr [the afternoon prayer] came, and the Muslims
divided in two, as it was revealed, and each group prayed after the
other. The ennemy, seeing the discipline among Muslims felt uneasiness
and fear. They did not attack. So, the Muslims went back to Medinah.
The Prophet of Allah [PBUH] asked:
"Who will be our guard tonight?" Two men immediatly rose: Abbad ibn
Bishr and Ammar ibnYasir. Abbad saw that Ammar was tired and asked
him: "What part ofthe night do you wish tosleep, the first or the
second?" "The first part,"said Ammar.
The night was serene. Everything seemed peaceful. Abbad decidedto
spend the night in Ibadah [acts of worship] while his companion was
asleep, and began reciting the Qur'an. Abbad soon stood and faced the
Qiblah in orderto perform Salaat [voluntary prayer]. He began reciting
Surah al-Kahf of one hundred and ten verses which explains the virtues
of faith, truth and patience and the passing of time.
While he was absorbed in recitation and in thought, an ennemy came
from the mountains of Najd and saw him vulnerable. The man drew his
bow and thew an arrow towards Abbad. Calmly, Abbad pulled the arrow
out and continued his meditation. The ennemy shot a second, then a
third arrow. Abbad pulled them out one by one, and finished his
recitation. Weak and in pain, at last, he stretchedout his right hand
during his prostration and awoke his companion Ammar."Glory be to
Allah! Why didn't you wake me up when the first arrow reached you?"
"Reciting the verses of the Qur'an filled me with such wonders that I
felt repugnance to cut it short. I would have preferred death rather
than stopping right in the middle of it." Abbad did not die this day;
he died as a shahid [a martyr], at the battle of Yamamah. He fought so
vehemently that his wounds made him almost not recognizable.He was a
true believer.

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Duas - ,

1. For kidney stone or uninary problems
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Prophet (SAW)'s Prayers
For kidney stone or urination problems
Blow on the one who hasstopped urinating or has stone ailment or any
other difficulty:
رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ الَّذِي فِي السَّمَاءِ تَقَدَّسَ اسْمُكَ أَمْرُكَ فِي
السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِكَمَا رَحْمَتُكَ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا
حَوْبَنَا وَخَطَايَانَا أَنْتَ رَبُّ الطَّيِّبِينَ فَأَنْزِلْ شِفَاءً
مِنْ شِفَائِكَ وَرَحْمَةً مِنْ رَحْمَتِكَ عَلَى هَذَا الْوَجَعِ
"Our Lord is Allah who is in the skies (worthy of worship). Your name
is Pure. Your authority is prevalent in the sky and earth, just as
Your Mercy is in the sky thus lower it on earth as well and forgive
our sins and errors. You are the Lord of the pure ones thus descend
upon this pain a cure (relief) from Your reliefs/cures and descenda
Mercy from amongest Your Mercies on this pain.
If somone is smitten by a poisonous animal then read Surah Fatiha 7
timesand blow on the animal"
(Hisn from Tirmidhi)
If somone is not mentally stable then read Surah Fatiha blow on that person.
(Abu Dawood and Nisani)
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2. When fever or pain increases
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Prophet (SAW)'s Prayers
When fever or pain increases
If fever rise or pain increases:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الْكَبِيرِ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ مِنْ شَرِّ
كُلِّ عَرَقٍ نَعَّارٍ وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَرِّ النَّارِ
"I seek relief taking Allah's great blessed name from all the evils
ofpulling (pulsating) nervesand from the evils of the hot fire".
(Tirmidhi)
It is prohibited to speak ill of fever. When Umme Sahabia (R.A.) spoke
ill of fever then Prophet Mohammad (SAW) said,"do not abuse fever for
itremoves the sins of man like the furnace removes the rust from the
iron".
(Mishkat)
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3. Dua on a burn injury
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Prophet (SAW)'s Prayers
Dua on a burn injury
Read blow on the burnt person:
أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شَافِيَ
إِلَّا أَنْتَ
"O Lord of all mankind, remove the difficulty andgrant relief (for)
there is no One but You who grants relief (cure)".
(Hisnul Hasin)
By blowing is meant, let the two lips meet a little and blow in such a
manner that a very little saliva emits. This applies in all cases
where blowing is mentioned.
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4. When tired of life or depressed
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Prophet (SAW)'s Prayers
When tired of life
Due to difficulty death is sought but one should never pray for death
instead pray this:
اللَّهُمَّ أَحْيِنِي مَا كَانَتِ الْحَيَاةُ خَيْرٌ لِي وَتَوَفَّنِي
إِذَا كَانَتِ الْوَفَاةُ خَيْرَاً لِي
"O Allah keep me alive as long as is good for me and when death is
betterfor me lift me".
(Mishkat)
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How do we know Islam isthe truth?

Ans: 1- It is the only religion that holds Allah as One, Unique, and Perfect.
2- It is the only religion that believes in the sole worship of Allah,
not Jesus, not an idol, and not an angel, only Allah.
3- The Quran does not contain contradictions.
4- The Quran contains scientific facts, which are 1300 years ahead of
theirtime. The Quran, while revealed 1400 years ago contains
scientific facts, which are only now being discovered. It is not in
contradiction to science.
5- Allah has challenged the world to produce the like of the Quran.
And He says they won't be able to.
6- Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) wasthe most influential man in
history. In the book"The 100 most influential men in History", written
by non-Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was#1. Prophet
Jesus (peace be upon him) was #3. It should be noted that even the
Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) wasa prophet sent by Allah. Would
Allah allow a false prophet to be so successful? No. Even the Bible
refers to this in Deuteronomy 18:19. A false prophet would die!!! Yet
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not die till he completely
conveyed, and taught Allah's religion.
7- He had many prophecies, and all of his prophecies have come true,
or are still coming true.