The Khulfa-e-Raashideen

Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, Sayyiduna Umar Al Farouq, Sayyiduna 'Uthman Ghani
and Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhumul ajma'in) were the consecutive
successors of Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
These four Khulafaa (pl. for Caliph) are called the
"Khulafaa-e-Rashidun" or the "Rightly Guided Caliphs." Together, these
four Khulafaa ruled the Islamic State for about 29 years. They are
called "Rightly Guided" becausethey ruled the people of that time
exactly according to the Holy Quran and the commands of Sayyiduna
Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
Quotation Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhu) has said:
"Those who are desirousof following anyone, should follow the Sahaba
who were the best of community, whose hearts were pure,whose wisdom
was profound and who did not believe in the exhibition of outer life.
They were a people whom Allah had selectedHis Nabi (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam) and who extended His religion to the world.
Therefore, try to imitate their ways and manners,for by Allah, they
were rightly guided people."
A Hadith on the Status of the Four Khulafa In the book,
"Shawaa'idul-Haqq" , Sayyiduna Shaikh Abu Abdullah (radi Allahu anhu)
narrates the following incident.
Once I visited the Holy City of Mecca and met a man who claimed that
he never felt thirsty. When I asked him the reason for this strange
event, he replied, "Therewas a time when I did not have any respect
for the Sahaba of Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). One night,
I dreamt that it was the Day of Qiyamah and there were many people in
various queues looking very thirsty and ragged. I decided to follow a
queue. We arrived at theFountain of Kauther and saw that it had four
corners. At each corner were the four Caliphs, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr,
Sayyiduna Umar, Sayyiduna Uthman and Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu
anhum). I thoughtthat there was no need for me to approach the first
three Caliphs as I only believed in Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu).
Yet, when Iapproached him, he turned his head away in displeasure.
Feeling extremely alarmed, I approached the other three Caliphs and
they also behaved in the same manner. By now I was very despondent.
"I noticed that Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was also
approaching the Fountain. I ran towards him and explained to him the
behaviour of thefour Caliphs. He replied, 'Why should beloved Ali
offer you a cool drink, when you bear hatred and scorn for the
Sahaba?' When I heard this, I asked Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam) whether I would be forgiven or not if I
askedpardon for my incorrect beliefs. He replied that I would be
forgiven. I then recited the Kalimahagain and asked for forgiveness. I
was then ordered to return to the Fountain of Kauther and drink from
it. After this, Iawoke from my sleep. From that night onwards, I have
never felt thirsty. I then warned my family that I would only accept
those as my true family if they accepted my true beliefs.Some of them
did accept".
The presence of the four Caliphs at the four Pillarsof Kauther is also
substantiated by a Hadith. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) said ,"The Fountain of Kauther possesses four Pillars: one
commanded by Abu Bakr, the second by Umar, the third by Uthman and the
fourth by Ali (radi Allahu anhum)".
Again, explaining the lofty status of these four Caliphs, Sayyiduna
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said ,"He who speaks good
about Abu Bakr, his religion is well established; he who speaks good
about Umar, his religious path has been well grounded'he who speaks
good about Uthman is enlightened with the Noor of Almighty Allah' and
he who speaks goodabout Ali holds on to a bond that never breaks. They
who speak well of my Sahaba (Companions) are truly Mu'mins".
(Shawaa'idul Haqq)

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Birthday greating tips

As you slide down the banister of life,may all the splinters point in
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'Most of us can remember a time when a birthday- especially if it was
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Your birthday only comes around once a year so let's make today a day
to remember.Happy Birthday.
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bring,Happy Birthday.
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On your special day..maydis day b filled with the warm sunshine of
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birthday be just the beginning of a year filled with happy
memories,wonderful moments and shinning dreams.Happy Birthday.
EVERYTHING IS SPECIAL,EVERYTHING IS LOVELY, THESE ARE THINGSWISH YOU
ON YOUR 'BIRTHDAY'.
Stealing the blue from the splashing seas, A tinge of green from the
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Its A Dedicated Ceremony, An Aniversary,But Not Wedding. The Easy Way
To Tell Is Its Birthday. Have A Smile In All The Way.
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Remembering the good times..We have had together.. On your birthday
and always.Missing you and wishing you a Happy Birthday.
I wish a future which is bright n beautiful, I wishu new beginning n
goodhealth,I wish u love n blessings all life long,happy birthday.
For all the wishes you make,may every candle on your cake you get a
wonderful surprise.Happy Birthday.
The smiles,not the tears; Count all the pleasures that you've had, But
never count the years.Happy Birthday.
I know I wished you this before,but every year I wish it more:Happy Birthday.

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Bahira's Interview with Hazrat Muhammad (saw) [Eid e Milad un Nabi, Birth Anniversary]

Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib set out for Damascus (Syria) on
business and took Hazrat Muhammad (saw) along when he (saw) was 12
years old. It was a massive caravan and a great number of people
traveled along with a huge quantity of merchandise until they arrived
in Syria and entered the city of Busra. In the vicinity of a
monastery, they pitched a tent and took rest.
Bahira, a devout Christianmonk, caught sight of it through his
monastery's window. He observed thecaravan shaded by a littlecloud
that kept pace withit. Bahira came out of his monastery, stood in a
corner and instructed his servant, 'Go and tell themthat today they
are all myguests'.
All came to him but Hazrat Muhammad (saw),who was standing besidethe
property and equipment of the caravan. Seeing that the cloud had
ceased to move, Bahira asked his guests, 'are all the members of the
caravan present here?' They answered, 'All but a youth who is the
youngest'. Bahira said, 'Tell him to come as well'.So he was asked to
come to the monk's room. The keen eyes of Bahira noticed that the
cloud over his head moved with him. Taken by surprise, Bahira kept
staring at the young boy. When the meal was over, the pious monk told
him, 'I have a question to ask you and you must swear by Lat and
Al-Uzza to answer my question'.
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) said, 'Those two you haveasked me to swear by
arethe most detestable things to me'. Bahira said, 'Swear by Allah to
answer my question'.
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) said, 'I always speak the truth and I have never
told a lie; you ask your question'.
Bahira asked: "What do you like the most"?
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) answered: "Loneliness".
Bahira asked: "What do you look the most at and what do you like to look at"?
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) said: "The sky and the stars within it".
Bahira asked: "What do you think of"?
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) remained silent, but Bahira carefully glanced at
his forehead.
Bahira asked: "When do you sleep and with what thoughts"?
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) stated: "When I fix my eyes upon the sky, I see
the stars and I find them in my lap and myself above them".
Bahira asked: "Do you see dream also"?
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) stated: "Whatever I see indream, the same I see
while I am awake."
Bahira asked: "What do you dream of, as an example"?
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) kept quiet, Bahira also kept quiet.
After a while, Bahira asked: "May I take a look at the centre of your
shoulders"?
Hazrat Muhammad (saw),while standing still, stated: "Come and see."
Bahira stood up, came closer, and pulled the dress of Hazrat Muhammad
(saw) off his shoulders. A mole appeared. Bahira took a look and said
in a murmuring voice: "He is the very person".
Bahira knelt down before him and started kissing his hands and feet,
saying, 'If I live till you start your divine mission, I will most
faithfully aid you and fight your enemies. You are superior to all of
Adam's offspring...'.
Then Bahira asked, 'whose son is this youth?'The caravan members
pointed to Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib, saying, 'His son'.
Bahira said, 'No. His father must be dead!'
Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib said, 'You are right. He is my
nephew'. Bahira then said, 'This youth will have a brilliant,
extraordinary future. If the Jews find out what I have realized about
him, they will destroy him. Take great care lest the Jews should hurt
him'.
Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib said, 'What is he destined to do?
What have the Jews to do with him?' Bahira said, 'He is predestined to
become a Hazrat, and the angel of inspiration will come down and make
divine revelations to him'. Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib said,
'God will not leave him alone and will Himself protect him against the
Jews and his malevolent enemies'.

Some scenes from Hazrat Muhammad's (saw) childhood and youth

Hazrat Muhammad (saw) went through the difficulties of orphanhood in
his childhood with the support of his high-spirited grandfather,
Hazrat Abd Al-Muttalib, and his affectionate uncle, HazratAbu Talib
ibn Abd Al-Muttalib.
When Hazrat Muhammad (saw) became eight yearsold, Hazrat Abd
Al-Muttalib passed away as well. This incident made Hazrat Muhammad
(saw) very sad.
After that Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib, the master of
Quraish, accepted to look after him. Although Hazrat AbuTalib ibn Abd
Al-Muttalib was not rich, he and his honorable wife Hazrat Fatima bint
Asad [the mother of Hazrat Ali (as)],tried their best in lookingafter
Hazrat Muhammad (saw).
It seems that the heart rendering pains of orphanhood must have
severely tormented his pure delicate soul. It is logical to believe
that these sufferings were necessary for the foundation of his supreme
character and that such difficulties taught him how to resist the
hardships of life and to bear the heavy responsibility later to be put
on his blessed shoulders.
As time went on, Hazrat Muhammad (saw) grew up and his childhood gave
place to youth, when instincts and potentials bloom. Hazrat Muhammad
(saw) received affectionate care and attention from his uncle Hazrat
Abu Talibibn Abd Al-Muttalib, who, due to his moral attitudesand in
obedience to his father's emphatic order, protected and supported him.
In fact, Hazrat Muhammad (saw) represented three things to Hazrat Abu
Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib: a son, a reminder of his brother, Hazrat
Abdullah ibn Abd Al-Muttalib, and of his father, Hazrat Abd
Al-Muttalib. So Hazrat Muhammad (saw) became a beloved member of
Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib's family, lived in his house, and
was treated as his own son. To Hazrat Muhammad (saw), Hazrat Abu Talib
ibn Abd Al-Muttalib was an affectionate father, a loyal uncle, and a
compassionate preceptor. These two - uncle and nephew - wereso fond of
each other that their lives seemed tobe intertwined. This very intense
affection had caused Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib to refuse to
ever part from him.
Hazrat Muhammad's (saw) presence in his uncle's house was not
ordinary. Signs of his greatness could be seen everywhere. His
entranceto their house brought bountiful blessings to thehouse of
Hazrat Abu Talibibn Abd Al-Muttalib. Hazrat Fatima bint Asad has said,
"From the moment that Hazrat Muhammad (saw) entered our home, the
tree, which had dried up for years, prospered and offered fruits."
Hazrat Abu Talib ibn Abd Al-Muttalib narrates that they would hear
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) praying at nights. Though it was against the
custom of Arabs to remember Allah (SWT) while eating, the little
Hazrat Muhammad (saw) would not start eating or drinking unless
reciting the name of Allah (SWT). He would also end his meal by
thanking Allah (SWT), the exalted.