For children, - Akbar and Birbal Stories for Children: Birbal's Khichdi

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On a cold winter day Emperor Akbar and Birbal took a walk along the lake. A thought came to Birbal that a man would do anything for money. He expressed his feelings to Emperor Akbar. Emperor Akbar then put his finger into the lake and immediately removed it because he shivered with cold.
Emperor Akbar said, "I don't think a man would spend an entire night in the cold water of this lake for money."
Birbal replied, "I am sure I can find such a person."
Emperor Akbar then challenged Birbal into finding such a person and said that he would reward the person with a thousand gold coins.
Birbal searched far and wide until he found a poor man who was desperate enough to accept the challenge. The poor man entered the lake and Emperor Akbar had guards posted near him to make sure that he really does as promised.
The next morning the guards took the poor man to Emperor Akbar. Emperor Akbar asked the poor man if he had indeed spent the night in the lake. The poor man replied that he had. Emperor Akbar then asked the poor man how he managed to spend the night in the lake. The poor man replied that there was a street lamp near by and he kept his attention affixed on the lamp and away from the cold. Emperor Akbar then said that there would be no reward as the poor man had survived the night in the lake by the warmth of the street lamp. The poor man went to Birbal for help.
The next day, Birbal did not go to darbar/court. The Emperor wondered why he did not show up. Send a messenger to his home to find out? The messenger came back saying that Birbal would come once his Khichdi was cooked. The Emperor waited hours but Birbal did not come. Finally the Emperor decided to go to Birbal's house and see what he was up to.
Emperor Akbar found Birbal sitting on the floor near some burning twigs and a bowl filled with Khichdi hanging five feet above the fire. Emperor Akbar and his attendants couldn't help but laugh.
Emperor Akbar then said to Birbal, "How can the Khichdi be cooked if it so far away from the fire?"
Birbal answered, "The same way the poor man received heat from a street lamp that was more than a furlong away."
Emperor Akbar understood his mistake and gave the poor man his reward.







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Du'a e Hijaab(for unconciousness,miscarriage)

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Dua’aE Hijab
Sayyid ibni Ta-us in Mahajul Da -wat writes many merits of this du-a'a.
If this du-a'a is recited for a person in trance or unconsciousness or temporary insanity, he or she shall become normal.
It is also recited to make a woman give birth to a living child if there were several miscarriages.
To seek forgiveness of sins and to get enough sustenance, recite this du-a'a on 40 consecutive Fridays, after sunset.
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In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the merciful.
O Allah, truly, I beseech You. O He who is beyond the visual range of created beings on account of the splendor of His light.
O he was demonstrates Himself through His majesty and might, and makes known His purity and holiness by doing good (to His creation).
O He who is high and exalted in glory and greatness, having no equal in distinction and eminence. O He who separates the good from the bad, in all affairs, how much intricate or remote they may be, for readily they lay bare every secret, in no time, on receiving His command.
O He in answer to whose call stood firm the heavens and the earths.
O He who made the skies more beautiful by decorating it with twinkling stars, also a (useful) guide for the people wandering in (darkness).
O He who, very kindly, with delicate fineness, gave brightness to the moon, to spread soft light I the gloomy dark night.
O He who filled the sun with radiating luminous energy, to make easy, for mankind, pursuit of economic activity, and also a sure sign, separating night form the day by His ever-dominating authority.
O He to who (alone) we must bow down to show gratitude in return of the inundating downpour of His favors and bounties.
I beseech You, in the name of the intricate, strongly tied, hard to understand glory of Your arsh (seat of divine authority); (in the name of) the utmost mercy of Your book, and (in the name) of all names, which are Yours, (You) referred to Yourself, or You chose for Yourself, but kept in Your transcendental wisdom; (In the name of) all Your names, which are Yours, (You) revealed in Your book, or (those name which are) firmly and permanently learnt by heart by the pure ever prostrating (angles) all over Your arsh; and from their secret thoughts comes to the forefront sincere expression of unique and incomparable oneness of Allah (monotheism); and sure affirmation of Your singleness (without an equal), sharing together, with total submissiveness to You.
Verily You are Allah. You are Allah. You are Allah. there is no god except You. And I beseech You, in name of Your names, through which You communicated to Kalim (Musa) on the celebrated mountain (tur).
Thereafter the splendor of the unseeable light flashed magnificently, pulling down the mountain to ground level, breaking it into small pieces, (as if prostrating) before Your glory and majesty, and awe inspiring honour; trembling on account of Your omnipotent power; and frightsome, collapsing before You. Therefore, there is no god except You. There is no god except You.
And I beseech You, in the name of Your name, by which You partitioned the eyebrows of the eyes of on-lookers (to open the eyes and see), and by which You lets Your wisdom operate, and the proofs with which Your prophets made known the truth, whose minds and hearts were aware of Your being, while You are hidden in the secret stations of the innermost seclusion.
I beseech You, in the name of this particular name, to send blessings on Muhammad on the children of Muhammad, and send away from me, and from other suffering people, and from all the believing men and women, all frustrations, infirmities, accidents, diseases, errors, sins, doubts, polytheism, infidelity, rebellion, hypocrisy, destruction, ill-will, ignorance, anger, hardship, distress, corruption of conscience, impeding revenge, hostility of the enemies, subjugation to the cruel tyrants.
Verily You hear supplications, and is kind as much as You will, O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and on the children of Muhammad.







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Islamic Articles, - Women's inheritance laws in Islam

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Concerning inheritance, Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}For men is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, and for women is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, be it little or much -- an obligatory share.{]Quran 4:7[
Thus, Allaah The Almighty assigned a known share of inheritance to women and men.
Commenting on the occasion, in relation to which this verse was revealed, Imaam Al-Qurtubi, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said:
When Allaah The Almighty mentions issues related to orphans, He connected that with talking about inheritance. This verse was revealed in relation to Aws ibn Thaabit Al-Ansaari, may Allaah be pleased with him, who died and left a woman called Umm Kujjah, may Allaah be pleased with her, and three daughters. Two men, Suwayd and ‘Arfajah, who were cousins of the deceased and his trustees, seized his estate and did not give any money to either his wife or daughters. In the pre-Islamic era, women and little children were not given any share of the inheritance under the pretext that only those who fought on horseback with spears and swords and gained booty were exclusively entitled to inheritance. Umm Kujjah, may Allaah be pleased with her, reported her case to the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, who consequently summoned these two men.
They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, her children cannot ride a horse )to fight(, nor can they help the poor and destitute, nor can they ward off the enemies.” Therefore, the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“Go until I see what Allaah will ordain regarding them.”Then, Allaah The Almighty revealed this verse answering these two men and refuting their saying and ignorant attitude, since young heirs were more entitled to the money than the older ones, because they are incapable of managing their own affairs and considering their own benefits. Those two men, however, reversed the case and revoked the rationale behind inheritance, and thus, they strayed by following their own desires, adopted mistaken opinions and misbehaved.
Have you seen the like of this defense in favor of women’s rights? This woman did not find support except in theSharee‘ah)Islamic legislation( of Allaah The Almighty.
Also, Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}O you who have believed, it is not lawful for you to inherit women by compulsion. And do not make difficulties for them in order to take ]back[ part of what you gave them unless they commit a clear immorality. And live with them in kindness. For if you dislike them -- perhaps you dislike a thing and Allaah makes therein much good.{]Quran 4:19[
Furthermore, Allaah The Almighty specified the shares of men and women of inheritance, Saying )what means(:}Allaah instructs you concerning your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are ]only[ daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one's estate. And if there is only one, for her is half. And for one's parents, to each one of them is a sixth of his estate if he left children. But if he had no children and the parents ]alone[ inherit from him, then for his mother is one third. And if he had brothers ]or sisters[, for his mother is a sixth, after any bequest he ]may have[ made or debt. Your parents or your children - you know not which of them are nearest to you in benefit. ]These shares are[ an obligation ]imposed[ by Allaah. Indeed, Allaah is ever Knowing and Wise. And for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no child. But if they have a child, for you is one fourth of what they leave, after any bequest they ]may have[ made or debt. And for the wives is one fourth if you leave no child. But if you leave a child, then for them is an eighth of what you leave, after any bequest you ]may have[ made or debt. And if a man or woman leaves neither ascendants nor descendants but has a brother or a sister, then for each one of them is a sixth. But if they are more than two, they share a third, after any bequest which was made or debt, as long as there is no detriment ]caused[. ]This is[ an ordinance from Allaah, and Allaah is Knowing and Forbearing. These are the limits ]set by[ Allaah , and whoever obeys Allaah and His Messenger will be admitted by Him to gardens ]in Paradise[ under which rivers flow, abiding eternally therein; and that is the great attainment. And whoever disobeys Allaah and His Messenger and transgresses His limits - He will put him into the Fire to abide eternally therein, and he will have a humiliating punishment.{]Quran 4:11-14[
Thus, Allaah The Almighty allocates women a known and specific share of inheritance. Anyone who deprives them of their share is a wrongdoer who will be punished eternally in Hell suffering a humiliating torment.
Along with this allocated share of inheritance to women, Allaah did not make it obligatory for them to provide for the family; rather, He made it the men’s responsibility to provide for the women under their care.
Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}Men are in charge of women by ]right of[ what Allaah has given one over the other and what they spend ]for maintenance[ from their wealth.{]Quran 4:34[
Also, the Messenger of Allaah,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“The woman’s right over her husband is to provide her with food when he eats and with clothes when he gets clothed, and not to hit her face, nor insult her, nor forsake her except at home.”
Regarding the parents’ gifts to their children, the Messenger of Allaah,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“Be fair to your children when it comes to giving gifts, for if I were to favor anyone, I would favor women.”
Islam granted women complete financial liberty and made them financially independent of their husbands; if they wish, they may give them or not.
Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And give the women ]upon marriage[ their ]bridal[ gifts graciously. But if they give up willingly to you anything of it, then take it in satisfaction and ease.{]Quran 4:4[
Following is a situation that confirms the woman’s complete independent financial liability in Islam. It was narrated on the authority of ‘Ataa’, may Allaah have mercy upon him, that he said,“I testify that Ibn ‘Abbaas testifies that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, went to the prayer site on the day of ‘Eed Al-Fitr, prayed and then delivered a Khutbah. Accompanied by Bilaal, he went to the women and commanded them to give charity, so they started to throw their charity towards them.”
Islam considers women to be in full possession of their mental faculties and mature, thus, they do not need financial guardianship on their property. Rather, they are competent to dispose of their money in their own way and they are totally free in this regard.
This is the stance of Islam on women’s inheritance as outlined in the Quran and theSunnah)tradition(.








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