HISTORY - ~ Hazrat Uthman (ra)

Hazrat Uthman (ra), one ofthe handful of people who first embraced
Islam, had been one of the closest people to our Prophet (saas)
throughouthis life. He was the son-in-law of our Prophet (saas) and
the third Caliph. Because he was twice honored with being the
son-in-law of our Prophet (saas), he was called "Thun-Nurayn"
(Zunnorain), meaning "the possessor of two lights." He participated in
all the struggles of our Prophet (saas) except for the Battleof Badr.
When Hazrat Uthman (ra) embraced Islam, he was subjected to torture by
the idolaters. When migration to Ethiopia was allowed, he became one
of the first immigrants to Ethiopia together with his wife
Mrs.Ruquayyah, our Prophet's (saas) daughter.
Hazrat Abu Bakr's (ra) communication of Islam became instrumental in
Hazrat Uthman's (ra) embracing Islam. He was one of the precious
companions of our Prophet (saas) who was exemplary to all Muslims with
his superior moral qualities and beautiful speech.
Apart from his refined andinfluential manner of speaking , he had an
extraordinarily retentive memory and he committed the Holy Qur'an to
memory. Having a very profound knowledge of hadith, he also made great
services to Islam by writing and recording the revelations.
Hazrat Uthman's (ra) spending in the way of Allah
Hazrat Uthman (ra), who was engaged in commercebefore converting to
Islam, was a wealthy and greatly respected merchant of his tribe. When
he was honored with Islam, he spent his entire wealth which Allah had
granted him for the spread of Islam and the welfare of Muslims.
In a time when there was a water shortage in Medina, he paid twenty
thousand dirhems, which was quite a sum of moneyfor that time, to buy
the Well of Ruma and donated it to the service of Muslims who were
paying for the water takenfrom this well. He was alsothe person who
met all the needs of the army, consisting of ten thousandMuslims, who
would participate in the expedition to Tabuk. This aside, in a time
when there was famine in Medina, Hazrat Uthman (ra) purchased a
hundred loads of wheat that arrived from Damascus by camel and
distributed them to the needy and thecompanions of our Prophet (saas)
in Medina.
Hazrat Uthman's (ra) Superior Services as a Caliphate
Following the martyrdom of Hazrat Umar (ra), HazratUthman (ra) was
chosen as Caliph by a committee. Because he was considered deserving
of this duty by the Islamic community, nobody objected to this
decision and everyone offered allegiance to him. Hazrat Uthman (ra) no
doubt rendered one of his most important services in spreading the
morality of Islam during his Caliphate by ordering the production of
multiple copies of the text of the Qur'an as it exists today, and
sending them to all the Muslim provinces. During the time of Hazrat
Uthman (ra), the copies of the Qur'an were produced,a copy was left in
Medina and others were sent to Mecca, Damascus, Kufa, Basra, Egypt and
other provinces. Due to this honorable and great service of Hazrat
Uthman (ra), he was given the name "Nashri al-Qur'an", meaning "the
one who spreads the Qur'an."
During his Caliphate, Hazrat Uthman (ra) achieved many other great
accomplishments, one of which was the establishment of the first
Muslim navy on the coasts of Syria that made its first expedition to
Cyprus. Following this first naval triumph, other expeditions were
made to other islands in the Mediterranean in the following years,
with great victories following these expeditions.
During his military expeditions both on land and sea, and as a
requisite of the morality of Islam, Hazrat Uthman (ra) alwaysassumed a
just and compassionate attitude. He observed the rights of the People
of the Book and treated them with compassion and justice.
During the conquest of Dabil (Dvin), which was an Armenian city during
the Caliphate of Hazrat Uthman (ra), he granted indemnity to the
Christians, Jews and zoroastrians living in the city and guaranteed
the protection of their sanctuaries.
The following letter whichHazrat Uthman (ra) wrote to the financial
and administrative authorities when he became the Caliph reveals his
understanding, which was in full conformity with the morality of the
Qur'an:
"Almighty Allah had created nothing for a vain purpose. He created
everything as right. Therefore He accepts nothing but the right. Take
whatever you take asright; and give those things you give away to the
needy. Be especially attentive to honesty. Conduct yourself honestly
and don't be the one violating it, for those violating it also
undertakes the sins of those coming later. Be attentive to be loyal;
do not violate the rights of the orphan and comply with the
conventions.

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A New Course for the World

The Quran was also a message that the time had come to change
humanity'smeandering course. Humanbeings all over the world had been
creating societies,customs and laws based onsuperstition. Some
societieswere based on artificial castes. Others were based on worship
of human beings, or worship of the dead, or cult-like religions, or
collections of taboos andmyths.
The revelation of the Quransignified the beginning of anew course for
the world, alighted path based on scholarship, science and
thesystematization of knowledge. The engines of this new period would
be literacy, scholarship, Tawheed (Oneness of God), and righteousness.
Human history, with its long and bleak stretches of ignorance and
suffering, like a vast desert with only a few small oases, was given a
permanent garden in the form of a book: the Quran.
A book is a garden in your pocket. It's natural, inspiring, and
life-changing. It's your ownpersonal haven. But only if you read it
and let it into your heart.

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“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.” – Arab proverb

A book in your pocket is like a secret treasure. It is amagical means
of transportation, a source of knowledge, a historical record, and a
treasure chestcontaining the knowledge of human minds and hearts, or
in the case of theQuran, the message of Allah to humanity.
You can take the book out of your pocket and lose yourself in it,
forgetting about all the worries of theworld, just as you can do ina
beautiful garden.
Fozia, a Muslim sister from the UK, points out that a book helps one
develop through acquiring knowledge, as a garden blossoms through the
growth of its flowers and creatures…
Making the Impossible Possible
Indeed, to carry a garden inone's pocket is impossible, but that's the
thing about books, they make the impossible possible. A family that
has been stuck in poverty for generations can break that cycle by
sending one child to highereducation. Someone who comes from the most
desperate circumstances can achieve the seemingly impossible and
become a doctor, engineer, or even President, all through the power of
education. The power of books.
That reminds me of a quote by Cesar Chavez, the famous campaigner for
farm workers' rights, who is now deceased. He said,
"Once social change begins,it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate
the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person
who feels pride.You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid
anymore. We have seen the future, and the future isours."
This process of social change that he describes starts with a book. It
starts with education. The ultimate Book is the Quran,and it is a
world-changing book. It brings light where there was darkness, and
changes human beings from the inside out.
The First Revelation of the Quran
Does anyone need proof that the processes of personal growth and
socialchange both start with books? Consider the first revealed verses
of the Quran itself, in Surah 96, Al-'Alaq:
1. Read in the name of your Lord Who created.
2. He created humankind from a clot.
3. Read and your Lord is Most Honorable,
4. Who taught (to write) with the pen
5. Taught the human being what he knew not.
The moment of the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh) was a moment of immense significance for all humanity,
possibly the most significant moment inhuman history. It follows that
the message is one of great significance as well.
What is this message of great significance, these first few profound
and powerful words?
Read, and write, and do it in the name of Allah.
Allah exalted and honored human beings by giving us knowledge, the
capacity to acquire more knowledge, and the tools to record andshare
our knowledge, whether verbally or in print. He commanded us tomake
use of these tools, and to do it in Allah's nameso that our motives
and methods remain pure, and so that the results will be beneficial to
humanity and not destructive or oppressive.
We are supposed to use our knowledge to create vaccines for diseases,
not to create deadly viruses forbiological warfare. We should use
nuclear power to generate clean energy, not to design bombs that can
destroy nations. We must use robotic technologies to create artificial
limbs for victims of war or accidents, or to explore the depths of the
sea, or to clear old minefields without loss of life, or to rescue
miners trapped deep underground… not to build hunter-killer drones
that destroy innocent human lives while the operator moves a joystick
a thousand miles away.
Knowledge must be employed "in the name ofyour Lord Who created," not
in the name of greed or vengeance.
This is especially importanttoday, when fantastically powerful
technologies are being developed every day.Supercomputers,
nanotechnology, genetic engineering, cloning, quantum physics… If
these technologies are not tempered with faith and wisdom, humanity
could unleash horrors on the world that will make previous wars and
genocides look like a bad case of the measles (no disrespect intended
to victims of past conflicts).
A New Course for the World
The Quran was also a message that the time had come to change
humanity'smeandering course. Humanbeings all over the world had been
creating societies,customs and laws based onsuperstition. Some
societieswere based on artificial castes. Others were based on worship
of human beings, or worship of the dead, or cult-like religions, or
collections of taboos andmyths.
The revelation of the Quransignified the beginning of anew course for
the world, alighted path based on scholarship, science and
thesystematization of knowledge. The engines of this new period would
be literacy, scholarship, Tawheed (Oneness of God), and righteousness.

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“Five minutes of health comfort the ill one.” – Bengali proverb.

In other words, a person who is ill would get comfort and relief from
justfive minutes of health.
This reminds me of my friend Hisham, who has an autoimmune disorder
and has been confined to a wheelchair for many years. He is the same
age as me, and we grew up riding our bicycles together. He was an avid
cyclist and even participated in a ride all theway across the United
States and back. In his twenties he was diagnosedwith MS, and his
health began to go downhill.
Recently a physical therapist has been workingwith him, and last week
hestood on his feet and took five steps for the first time in three
years, Alhamdulillah! He said he felt very tall, being on his feet
again. It was an inspiring moment for him…SubhanAllah. He literally
got comfort from "five minutes of health."
That's really something to think about, for those of uswho have our
health and fitness and take them for granted as if they were nothing.
We moan and complain about small things, while ignoring the huge
blessings in our lives. "Then which of the favors of your Lord will
you deny?" – Surat Ar-Rahman. Allah has givenus so much, so much.
And let me add that although I used my friend Hisham as an
illustration ofthe proverb, that does not mean that I pity him. He
also has many gifts, for example he is highly intelligent and
articulate, and he has accomplished a lot in his life. I am overjoyed
for him that he was able to stand again. Allahu Akbar!
Of course we must be grateful for every blessing, and thank Allah from
the bottom of our hearts. But it's important to understand that
gratitude is not just a feeling in the heart. It is expressed through
action.
*. Are you grateful for your healthy body? Then use itto bow down in prayer.
*. Are you grateful for the ability to see? Then look at that which is
beautiful and halal.
*. Grateful for the ability to speak? Then praise Allah, recite Quran
and spread the message of Islam.
*. Grateful that you are mentally and emotionallyhealthy? Then use
your gifts to do good in the world. Show love to those who are grief
stricken, and kindness to those in pain. Spend your money in Allah's
cause, don't hold on it it until it can do you no good!
That's why the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, in the famous hadith
that we have all heard:
"Take benefit of five before five:
your youth before your old age,
your health before your sickness,
your wealth before your poverty,
your free-time before your preoccupation,
and your life before your death."
( Narrated by Ibn Abbas and reported by Al Hakim)
Right? He didn't only say, "be grateful," he said, "takebenefit"! That
means USE what you have been given,while you still can, before the end
of this brief life that is but a moment between a sleep and a sleep,
or a desert flower blooming and then fading away.
Glory to Allah the Most High.

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HEALTH - ~ Aspirin 'may prevent skin cancer'

An aspirin a day may protect against skin cancer, some experts believe.
People who take aspirin tablets or similar painkillers on a regular
basis cut their risk of developing skin cancer - including the most
deadly type - malignant melanoma - by about 15%,research suggests.
The work in the journal Cancer involved nearly 200,000 people in Denmark.
But experts say using sunscreen and avoiding toomuch sun are still the
best ways to prevent skin cancer.
Anti-cancer pill?
In the study, approximately 18,000 of the 200,000 participants had
been diagnosed with of one of three types of skin cancer - basal cell
carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or the rarer but more dangerous
malignantmelanoma.
There is mounting evidence that aspirin does reduce the risk of some
cancers, but it's toosoon to say if this includes skin cancer"
Hazel Nunn
Head of health informationat Cancer Research UK
The researchers looked at the medical records of the individuals to
calculate how many had been prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen over an
eight-year period.
Many were taking them forheart conditions or arthritis.
Those who were more frequently prescribed NSAIDs were less likely to
have skin cancer.
The higher the dose and the longer a person had been on the
medication, the greater the protective effect.
Individuals with more thantwo prescriptions for NSAIDs had a 15%
decreased risk for developing squamous cell carcinoma and a 13% lower
risk of malignant melanoma.
NSAIDs did not appear to lower the overall risk of basal cell
carcinoma - the most common and least aggressive type of skin cancer.
But they did cut therisk of basal cell carcinomasdeveloping on certain
partsof the body other than the head and neck.
Limitations
Aspirin
Also known as acetylsalicylic acid
Used for many years as a painkiller
Has an anti-inflammatory action
Low-dose (75mg) is already recommended for people with known
cardiovascular disease to prevent stroke and heart attack
Benefits for healthy people are still unclear
Can cause fatal internal bleeding, although this is relatively rare
The researchers from the University Hospital in Denmark say more
research is needed to confirm and further explaintheir findings.
Studies in animals suggest NSAIDs may block the growth of early
pre-cancerous skin lesions, but it is not yet clear if this is also
the case in humans.
Scientists already suspect that these drugs may protect against many
othercancers, including bowel cancer.
The researchers point out that although they found alink with
prescriptions theywere not able to monitor precisely how much of the
drug a person actually took. Also, people can buy drugs like aspirin
from a pharmacy without a prescription.
And they did not look at sun exposure - the root cause of skin cancer.
Experts say even if NSAIDs do offer some protection against skin
cancer, people still need to be sensible in the sun.
Hazel Nunn of Cancer Research UK said: "By far and away the best way
to reduce the risk of skin cancer is to enjoy the sun safely, and take
care to avoid sunburn.
"Sunburn's a clear sign thatyour skin's been damaged, and this damage
can build up over time and lead to skin cancer in the future. When the
sun's strong, use a combination of shade, clothes and at least SPF 15
sunscreen to protect your skin.
"There is mounting evidence that aspirin does reduce the risk of some
cancers, but it's too soon tosay if this includes skin cancer. Aspirin
can have serious side effects - so it's important to talk to a doctor
about the risks and benefits if you're thinking of taking it
regularly."

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Don’t Just Talk, Bring It

"A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is the rain." – Arab proverb. Keep
in mindthat for the Arabs, living in harsh desert lands, rain is the
bringer of life and Allah's blessing, providing bounty and relief. The
proverb is saying that a cloud is like a promise, offering hope of
needed sustenance but not really giving it. If you want to be real,
bring the rain.
Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant
him peace, said, "There are three signs of a hypocrite: whenever he
speaks, he lies; whenever he makes a promise, he breaks it; and
whenever he is trusted, he betrays his trust." [Agreed upon] It is
added in a variant of Muslim, "Even if he fasts and prays and claims
that he is a Muslim."
Deceivers and hypocrites are clouds that pass over again and again but
bring no rain, leaving only drought and hunger in their wake.
Now, before anyone sends me a message saying, "Only Allah can bring
rain!" – I don't mean it literally. I'm speaking metaphorically, in
keeping with the proverb.
Andrew Carnegie, the famous industrialist, observed, "As I grow older
I pay less attention to whatmen say. I just watch what they do."
If you want to make a real difference in the world, if you want to
better your situation and your family's lives, if you want people
totake you seriously, then don't only talk. Do. Bring it.
Do that consistently and people will take your wordlike a Himalayan
mountain.You will move ahead in lifelike an orca – the most powerful
swimmer in the sea – cutting through the waves. And you will have one
of the characteristics ofa true believer, as the keeping of promises
is one of the most important aspects of Imaan (faith). (I should point
out that the exception would be a promise to do something evil – such
a promise should be broken, since there is no virtue in doing haram,
and therefore no virtue in keeping the promise).
"O you who believe! Fulfill (your) obligations." (Quran 5:1)
Amir al-Mu'minin (Commander of the Faithful) 'Ali (RA), in his letter
to Malik al-Ashtar, wrote:
"If you conclude an agreement between yourself and your enemy or enter
into a pledge with him, then fulfil your agreement and discharge your
pledge faithfully. Place yourself as a shield against whatever you
havepledged, because among the obligations of Allah there is nothing
on which people are more firmly united despite the difference of their
ideas and variation of their viewsthan respect for fulfilling
pledges."
Words are important. They are a starting point, and they have the
power to heal or hurt. But even moreimportant are actions. Fulfill
your promises. Practice what you preach. Do. Bring it.

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Truth Builds Trust

On certain evenings I have a martial arts class, and I hope that Salma
will fall asleep quickly so I can hurry to my class before it'sover
(my mother watches her until I return). Sometimes Salma asks me,
"Baba, are you staying home tonight or going to your class?"
I know that if I lie and say, "I'm staying home," that will comfort
her and she'll fall asleep quickly, allowingme to go to class. On the
other hand, if I say, "I'm going to my class," she'll deliberately
struggle to stay awake, chattering and rolling around in bed, because
she does not wantme to leave.
So what do I do? I say, "If you fall asleep soon I will go to my
class, otherwise I will stay." I tell her the truth, even it means
that I miss my class, because I could not live with myself if I lied
to her for selfish reasons, even if it's a "harmless" lie.
Some days I get to my class, some days I don't.
I follow this same strategy in every aspect of my relationship with
her. If shesays, "Baba, can we go to the zoo on Saturday?" I never
say, "We'll see," just to placate her and change the subject. Someone
did that with me in my childhood and I always hated it because I knew
that it really meant "no" and was just an obfuscation. So with Salma I
might say, "If it's sunny we can go to the zoo Insha'Allah," and when
the day comes and it's sunny I will take her to the zoo no matter
what, short of an emergency. Or I might say, "Sorry baby, we need to
goshopping on Saturday and we won't have time."
My point is that I'm always honest with her even whenthe answer may
upset her, and the result is that she trusts me. I see in my
interaction with her that she accepts my word and believes me.
I know these are small examples. There's nothing earth shaking about
tellingthe truth to a little child. But you know, many people do
routinely lie to their children for the sake of convenience.
Wael's daughter Salma at the Fresno Zoo
Le'ts be ourselves and be honest. Le'ts take these small examples and
do a close examination of our interactions with all our family
members, our friends, our work colleagues, and our business partners.
Do we sometimes lie to simplify matters or to make ourselves look
good?
Or do we always tell the truth, even when it's uncomfortable?
If we were to adopt a policy of truth at all times, what consequences
would that have? Really think about it. How would it affect our
credibility, our friendships, and our work relationships?
I believe that, contrary to what our fears and insecurities may tell
us, being honest in all our relationships would lay a deep and strong
foundation and allow those relationships to flourish.
Tell the Truth Without Harm
There should be no exceptions to honesty, but telling the truth is not
a compulsion to harm yourself, nor a justification for harming others.
For example, no Muslim should openly manifest his immoral actions or
past. It was narrated that Saalim ibn 'Abd-Allah said: I heard Abu
Hurayrah say: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him) say:
"All of my Ummah will be fine except for those whocommit sins openly.
Part of committing sins openly is when a man does something at night
and Allah conceals it, but in the morning he says, 'O So-and-so, last
night I did such and such.' His Lord had covered his sin all night,
but in the morning he removed the cover of Allah." (Narrated by
al-Bukhaari, 5721; Muslim, 2990)
In my capacity as an editor of IslamcAnswers.com, I have often been
anonymously asked some version of this question: "I lived a sinful
lifestyle at one point, including committing zinaa, but I have
repented. Now I am engaged to be married andmy fiancé wants to know
about my past. What should I say? If I tell him/her everything, he may
break off the engagement, but if I lie then I'll be building a future
on a foundation of dishonesty."
My response is that one should give a reply along these lines: "My
past is between me and Allah. For whatever sins I have committed, I
have asked Allah's forgiveness and continue to do so. I will notsay
more. Please judge me according to the person I am now, just as I will
do with you."
If that response is not satisfactory to the other person and he
continues topry, I guarantee you he is not good husband (or
wife)material for you. If you don't tell him everything, he will
continue to harangue you endlessly. And if you do, he will be jealous
and probably neverforgive you. No one needs that kind of judgment in
life.

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QUR'AN AYATH EXPLANATION :- ~

Allah says,
"Do you not see that Allah is exalted by whomever is within the
heavens and the earth and [by] the birds with wings spread [in
flight]? Each has known his [means of] prayer and exalting [Him], and
Allah is Knowing of what they do.
And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and to
Allah is the destination.
Do you not see that Allah drives clouds? Then He brings them together,
then He makes them intoa mass, and you see the rain emerge from within
it. And He sends down from the sky, mountains [of clouds] within which
is hail, and He strikes with it whom He wills and averts it from whom
He wills. The flash of its lightening almost takes away the eyesight.
Allah alternates the nightand the day. Indeed in that is a lesson for
those who have vision.
Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are
those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on
two legs, and of them are those that walk on four. Allah creates what
He wills. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent." ( Quran 24:
41-45)
All of the things described in these verses exist in submission to
Allah. Only we, children of Adam (and the jinn), have been given the
ability to disobey. When we rebel – and that includes lying – we come
into conflict with Allah, with society, with all other living
creatures, with the weather that surrounds us, and even with the night
and day!
Last but not least, we comeinto conflict with our own bodies. How
could that be anything but harmful? Isn'tit a sign to us that lying is
wrong on a very deep level?

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NEWS - ~ Workers among 16 dead in latest big Italian quake 2012-05-29 23:12:47 GMT 2012-05-30 07:12:47(Beijing Time) SINA.com

A car is covered in debris after the roof of a quake-damaged house
collapsed in Cavezzo. A strong earthquake has rocked northeastern
Italy, killing at least 15 people, just days after another quake in
the same region wrought death and destruction. (AFP Photo/Pierre
Teyssot)
Damaged buildings are seen in Mirandola near Modena May 29, 2012. An
earthquake struck northern Italy on Tuesday,killing at least 10
people, damaging buildings and spreading panic among thousands of
residents stillliving in tents after a tremor shook the region just
over a week ago, destroying their homes. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
(ITALY - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)
People walk past a collapsed building, after an earthquake, in Cavezzo
near Modena May 29, 2012. An earthquake struck northern Italy on
Tuesday, killing at least 10people, damaging buildings and spreading
panic among thousands ofresidents still living in tents after a tremor
shook the region just over a week ago, destroying theirhomes.
REUTERS/Giorgio Benvenuti (ITALY - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)
A man walks in front of a collapsed church in Mirandola, northern
Italy, Tuesday, May 29, 2012. A magnitude 5.8 earthquakestruck the
same area of northern Italy stricken by another fatal tremor on May
20. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini)
People react in front of thedestroyed BBG industrial moldings building
in Mirandola, northern Italy, Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Second from left
is Mr.Borghi who lost his sonin the building. A magnitude 5.8
earthquakestruck northern Italy on Tuesday, killing at least 10people
as factories, warehouses and a church collapsed in the same region
still struggling to recover from another deadly tremor nine days ago.
(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
An Italian policeman helpsa woman and her baby during an earth tremor
in Mirandola, northern Italy, Tuesday, May 29, 2012. A magnitude 5.8
earthquakestruck northern Italy on Tuesday, killing at least 10people
as factories, warehouses and a church collapsed in the same region
still struggling to recover from another deadly tremor nine days ago.
(AP Photo/Marco Vasini)
Workers at the small machinery company had just returned for their
first shift following Italy's powerful and deadly quake earlier this
month when another one struck Tuesday morning, collapsing the roof.
At least three employees at the factory — two immigrants and an
Italian engineer checking the building's stability — wereamong those
killed in the second deadly quake in nine days to strike a region of
Italy that hadn't considered itself particularly quake prone.
By late Tuesday, the deathtoll stood at 16, with one person missing :
a worker at the machinery factory in the small town of San Felice Sul
Panaro. Some 350 people also were injured in the 5.8 magnitude quake
north ofBologna in Emilia Romagna, one of Italy's more productive
regions, agriculturally and industrially. Originally government
officials had put the death toll at 17, and there was no immediately
explanation for the lowered toll.
The injured included a 65-year-old woman who was pulled out alive by
rescuers after lying for 12 hours in the rubble of her apartment's
kitchen in Cavezzo, another town hard hit by the quake. Firefighters
told Sky TG24 TV that a piece of furniture, which had toppled over,
saved her from being crushed by thewreckage. She was taken to a
hospital for treatment.
The building had been damaged in the first quake, on May 20, and
hadbeen vacant since. The woman had just gone back inside it Tuesday
morning to retrieve some clothes when the latest temblor knocked down
the building, firefighters said.

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Friendship tips

Hold true friend with bothur hands. Dont let go as true friend comes
once in a lifetime.That's why Im holding you tight! Cant let U go.
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A true friend sees the first tear... catches the second... and stops the third.
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A deep friend is like rainbow, when the perfectamount of happiness and
tears r mixed, the result is a colorful bridge between 2 hearts
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Age appears to be best in some things. Old wood best to burn. Old
books best to read. Old rice best to eat and old friends best to
keep..
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Think positive? Look and d world as 1 huge chocolate cake. It would nt
b complete wthout a few sweets & nuts. Sweets like me & nuts like U!

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STORY - ~ Tell the Truth Without Harm

There should be no exceptions to honesty, but telling the truth is not
a compulsion to harm yourself, nor a justification for harming others.
For example, no Muslim should openly manifest his immoral actions or
past. It was narrated that Saalim ibn 'Abd-Allah said: I heard Abu
Hurayrah say: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him) say:
"All of my Ummah will be fine except for those whocommit sins openly.
Part of committing sins openly is when a man does something at night
and Allah conceals it, but in the morning he says, 'O So-and-so, last
night I did such and such.' His Lord had covered his sin all night,
but in the morning he removed the cover of Allah." (Narrated by
al-Bukhaari, 5721; Muslim, 2990)
In my capacity as an editor of IslamcAnswers.com, I have often been
anonymously asked some version of this question: "I lived a sinful
lifestyle at one point, including committing zinaa, but I have
repented. Now I am engaged to be married andmy fiancé wants to know
about my past. What should I say? If I tell him/her everything, he may
break off the engagement, but if I lie then I'll be building a future
on a foundation of dishonesty."
My response is that one should give a reply along these lines: "My
past is between me and Allah. For whatever sins I have committed, I
have asked Allah's forgiveness and continue to do so. I will notsay
more. Please judge me according to the person I am now, just as I will
do with you."
If that response is not satisfactory to the other person and he
continues topry, I guarantee you he is not good husband (or
wife)material for you. If you don't tell him everything, he will
continue to harangue you endlessly. And if you do, he will be jealous
and probably neverforgive you. No one needs that kind of judgment in
life.
Of course if something material has resulted from past mistakes – for
example if one has a child from a past relationship, orhas acquired an
STD – then that must be revealed, as these are things that will affect
a spouse in a continuing way.
Truth Builds Rock-Solid Friendships
As far as harming others, Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased
with him) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (pbuh): "Who is the
most excellent among the Muslims?" He said, "One from whose tongue and
hands the other Muslims are secure." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
If you see your brother making a serious mistake, correct him in the
kindest possible way. That is a form of honesty. If you have nothing
good to say, stay silent. That too is is an aspect of truth telling.
No matter what, do not be needlessly hurtful.
Telling the truth in this way creates strong and healthy friendships,
because it builds trust. Realfriends don't just tell you what you want
to hear. They don't say, "Oh yeah, you're great, that's wonderful,"
when inside they're thinking, "What a crazy thing to do," or, "What is
he up to now?"
But they're not cruel or harsh either. They tell you the truth kindly.
If they think you're doing something harmful, they tell you with
compassion. When you have a friend like that, you know you can trust
every word out ofhis/her mouth, so when your friend compliments
orsupports you it means something and lifts your spirit, because you
know it's from the heart.
Real friends are not saccharine-sweet liars, nor are they relentlessly
negative. They see the good in you, they appreciate you and let you
know it, but when you need some honest advice they are there with the
right words.
And I'll tell you something: most people respect truth-tellers, even
if they don't agree with what's being said.
The other key component is that real friends are discreet. Many years
ago I had two good friends – I'll call them Ali and Mo (not their real
names) – who were given scholarships to study at the Islamic
University of Madinah. Theyleft together. After some time I heard a
rumor that Mo had gotten in some trouble in Saudi Arabia andhad been
arrested and jailed. I did not know the details. When Ali returned to
California for summer break, I asked him, "What happened to Mo? Tell
me the whole story." To my great frustration, Ali would not reveal a
single detail. All he said was, "The Saudi authorities are planning to
deport Mo; when he returns you can ask him yourself." Mo was my friend
too, I was concernedabout him. Plus, I admit that it was such a juicy
piece of gossip that I could not resist. But Ali would not budge, even
though I was several years older than him and had been likea brother
to him for years.

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Tell the truth and watch your relationships shine

"O you who believe! be careful of (your duty to) Allah and be with the
true ones." – Quran 9:119
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,
"You must be truthful, for truthfulness leads to righteousness and
righteousness leads to Paradise. A man will keep speaking the truth
and striving to speak the truth until he will be recorded with Allah
as a Siddeeq (speaker of the truth). Beware of telling lies, for lying
leads to immorality and immorality leads to Hellfire. A man will keep
telling lies and striving to tell lies until he is recorded with Allah
as a liar." (Muslim)
Ali Ibn Abi Talib (ra) said: "The truth teller achieves three things:
trust, love, and respect."
You know the expression, "The truth shall set you free?" It might be
amended to say, "Telling the truth shall set you free."
Being honest is liberating. It might be difficult or emotionally
uncomfortableat times, but it's so much more freeing to the spirit
than lying, or living a lie. We don't have to remember what lies we
told to whom, or whether someone will uncover something from our
pasts. We don't have to feel like hypocrites for speaking words we
don't really mean.
The Body Tells the Truth
Did you know that a liar is betrayed by his own body?We all know about
the obvious signs that are monitored by lie detectors, such as
increased body temperature (manifested visually as sweating), and
raised blood pressure. But there are many other signs that are
detectable visually.If you live in the USA you may have seen the
television drama "Lie to Me", about a scientist who acts as a human
lie detector by studying body language and facial "micro-expressions".
This is based on real science.
For example, when people are lying, they generally avoid eye contact.
Frequently, liars will gaze downward and to the right. Another sign is
that liars often fidget, moving hands or feet, drumming fingers, or
adjusting clothing. Also, liars may subconsciously try to "hide" the
lie by covering their mouths, or making a motion that is symbolic of
covering the face, such as touching the nose or an eye. These are all
attempts to cover up the lie, and are a subconscious expression of
shame. Lastly, the liar may fold his arms or cross his legs, which are
defensive gestures, as if he is trying to cover himself up.
SubhanAllah. Even when a person's mind is willing to lie, the body is
not. It's as ifa part of him is adhering to fitra , the pure nature of
every human being, and is unwilling to go along with the sin.
After all, the body is alwaysin a state of submission to Allah. The
heart beats as Allah made it to do, the blood flows, the nerves fire,
the cells generate energy, carry oxygen or process waste, white
bloodcells attack invaders… all these autonomous processes go on
without conscious thought, obeyingthe imperatives given to them by
Allah. This is an expression of Islam at the most basic level. So even
when a person's tongue may commit a sin by lying, on a deeper level
the body is still in submission.
In fact, everything in existence submits to Allah and praises Him, and
functions as a sign of His power. Allah says,
"Do you not see that Allah is exalted by whomever is within the
heavens and the earth and [by] the birds with wings spread [in
flight]? Each has known his [means of] prayer and exalting [Him], and
Allah is Knowing of what they do.
And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and to
Allah is the destination.
Do you not see that Allah drives clouds? Then He brings them together,
then He makes them intoa mass, and you see the rain emerge from within
it. And He sends down from the sky, mountains [of clouds] within which
is hail, and He strikes with it whom He wills and averts it from whom
He wills. The flash of its lightening almost takes away the eyesight.
Allah alternates the nightand the day. Indeed in that is a lesson for
those who have vision.
Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are
those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on
two legs, and of them are those that walk on four. Allah creates what
He wills. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent." ( Quran 24:
41-45)
All of the things described in these verses exist in submission to
Allah. Only we, children of Adam (and the jinn), have been given the
ability to disobey. When we rebel – and that includes lying – we come
into conflict with Allah, with society, with all other living
creatures, with the weather that surrounds us, and even with the night
and day!

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ADVISE :- ~ Tell Our Children the Truth

If we lie to our children and pretend that we are perfect and that
life is always wonderful, we do them a disservice. Young children are
idealistic by nature, inclined to believe that all people are good,
that adults have the answers, and that their parents are the best and
strongest people in the world. They believe that the adults are
managing the world properly as they should.
As they grow older they begin to see through our pretenses. They see
that our words don't match our deeds, and that adult society is
running the world into the ground, ravaging the natural environment,
making war, and destroying their futures in the process. So our
children become deeply disappointed. This disappointment leads to
cynicism and bitterness. That's when we lose them to alcohol or drugs,
gangsterism or bizarre countercultures.
That's when, in Western society, children begin getting tattoos and
piercings, wearing black clothing and chains, getting drunk and having
casual sex, listening to screaming metal music, and generally saying
to adult society, "I see through your lies, and I want nothing to do
with you. Since there's nothing to believe in, I won't even try."
Some parents strive to maintain the facade because they have no
truthto offer. They are caught up in a meaningless consumerist
lifestyle. Or they may see the hypocrisyof adult society but have no
alternative to offer.
We do! We have Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta'alaa. We have the Qur'an, the
Prophets, and the tremendous life lesson of the Messenger of Allah
(pbuh). We have the amazing lives of the Sahabah, and all the heroesof
Muslim history. We have the shahadah, salat, zakat, sawm, and Hajj. We
have something real, a genuine alternative to corruption and malaise,
but first we must be on the path. We must be dedicated. We don't have
to be perfect but we must be sincere.
So let's do that, and then let's tell our children the truth.
Let's tell them, "I'm not perfect and neither is any other human
being, but I'mworking on it Insha'Allah, and I love you, and that's
what counts. Yes, there is evil and hypocrisy in the world. Yes, adult
society is largely superficial and selfish. But each of us has the
ability to change the world. Each of us is powerful. Go out there and
be a force for change in theworld. Imagine the world as it should be,
then work to bring it about. Be sincere, be strong, keep Allah in your
awareness, and do what you can. If you do that, then you
havesucceeded. No matter what, I will always love you and be proud of
you."

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HADEES - ~ Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (as) (571-634)

A fine representative of Islamic moral values throughout his life and
a close friend of our Prophet(saas), Hazrat Abu Bakr was born in Mecca
in 571.
He was the first Caliph of the era in Islamic history known as the
"Period of the Four Caliphs." With theQur'anic moral values he
exhibited under all circumstances, he was an exemplary Muslim on whom
great successes were bestowed.
Hazrat Abu Bakr embracedIslam at a time when it was not yet being
preached openly.
From the moment he became a Muslim, he lived by Islamic moral values
in the most scrupulous manner.
He provided great material assistance and personal support to our
Prophet (saas) in his preaching work. With his devotion to, and deep
loveof Allah, he was instrumental in many people becoming acquainted
with the moralvalues of Islam.
HAZRAT ABU BAKR'S CHARACTER
Hazrat Abu Bakr was known for his honesty even before embracing Islam.
He was a leading member of the Quraysh and took part in meetings on
important matters.
Hazrat Abu Bakr looked after blood money and debts, which were under
the control of people with elevated virtues chosen bythe tribes, who
in turn determined the sums to be paid.
The Quraysh abided by his decisions on blood money and gladly paid the
sums determined by him.
Hazrat Abu Bakr spent his youth exhibiting highly superior moral
values, andwas a close friend of the Prophet Muhammad (saas)even
before he received the prophethood. Since he was one of the first
peopleto heed the Prophet Muhammad's (saas) call after he received the
prophethood, the Prophet (saas) said to him:
"Abu Bakr heeded my call without any hesitation." (A Great History of
Islam from Its Birth to Present, Vol: 2 p: 31)
After embracing Islam, Hazrat Abu Bakr obeyed everything the Prophet
(saas) said and always maintained the bounds setby Allah. Because of
his honesty, loyalty and chastity our Prophet (saas)referred to him as
'Al-Siddiq', meaning the Truthful One. With his broad learning,
profound knowledge of religious matters, sure opinions andnoble
behavior, Hazrat Abu Bakr was an exemplary Companion.
When his son Abdurrahman joined the pagans at the battle of Badr, he
fought against hisson, and thus showed howhe held earning Allah's
approval above all else.
HAZRAT ABU BAKR'S EXEMPLARY SPENDING OF HIS FORTUNE
Hazrat Abu Bakr spent his whole fortune in the causeof Allah. By
paying large sums of money to slave owners, he was instrumental in the
freeingof many Muslims taken captive by the Quraysh who wanted to
force themto return to pagan beliefs.
Hazrat Abu Bakr was active in commerce and Allah bestowed great wealth
and assets upon him. Since he spent his entire fortune on spreading
Islamic moral values, causing our Prophet (saas) to say this about
him;
"Abu Bakr is the leading figure when it comes to sacrificing all his
possessions. What an excellent friend Abu Bakris. There is Islamic
love and brotherhood between us." (Bukhari, 8/Salat, 80)
Another account referring to how Hazrat Abu Bakr spent all he had on
Allah's path goes:
Urwa says:
"Aisha (as) told me: When he died, he left behind neither a dirhem nor
a dinar." (Nawawi, Tahdhib al-Asma wal Lugat, II,189 Ibn Hajar
al-Asqalani, al-Isaba fi tamyiz al-Sahaba IV, 279)
THE JOURNEY OF OUR PROPHET (SAAS) AND HAZRAT ABU BAKR (AS)
Our Prophet(saas) left his home on the night of the 27th Safar in the
14th yearof his prophethood and went to the home of Hazrat Abu Bakr.
He and Hazrat Abu Bakr then left Mecca. Traveling south they came to
Mount Thawr and hid in a cave there. That cave in Mount Thawr was
known as"Athal." At that point, the pagans came right up to the cave
mouth. But our Prophet (saas) was in complete submission to the
destiny appointed for them by Allah.
If you do not help him, Allah did help him when the disbelievers drove
him out and there were two of them in the Cave.* He said to his
companion, 'Do not be despondent, Allah is with us.' (Surat at-Tawba,
40)
When the pagans saw thata spider has spun a web over the mouth of the
cave, and that pigeons hadbuilt a nest and laid eggs there, they
assumed nobody was inside and left.
Hazrat Abu Bakr was the devoted friend who sheltered in that cave
alongside our Prophet (saas). He thus enjoyed thehonor of witnessing
that miraculous event.
THE CALIPHATE OF HAZRAT ABU BAKR
Hazrat Abu Bakr never abandoned the Prophet Muhammad (saas) after the
migration, and carried the standard at the battle of Tabuk.
In the ninth year of the migration the Prophet (saas) charged him with
leading the Hajj caravan.


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HADEES - ~ The choice of a partner should be the one with themost "Taqwa" (piety).

The Prophet (SAW) recommended suitors see each other before going
through with marriage. It is unreasonable for two people to be thrown
together and be expected to relate and be intimate when they know
nothing of each other.
* The couple is permitted to look at each other with a critical eye
and not a desireful one. This ruling does not contradict the Ayah
which says that believing men and women should lower their gaze.
* The couple, however is not permitted to be alone in a closed room or
to go out together alone. As the hadith says "When a man and a woman
are together alone, there is a third presence i.e. shaitan.
* There is no dating or living in defacto relationships with each
other before they commit to each other seriously.
* There is to be no physicalrelationship before marriage.
* The romantic notions that young people often have, have proven in
most cases to be unrealistic and harmful to those involved.
* We only have to look at the alarming divorce rates to understand
this point. e.g. the couple know each other for years, are intimate,
live together and so on yet somehow this does not guarantee the
success of the future marriage.
* "Romance" often dies outvery quickly when we haveto deal with the real world.
* Unrealistic expectations often contributes to problems within relationships.
* It is better to focus on compatability of the coupleand critical
evaluation thansolely physical attraction.

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Tourist Place - ~ Maldives: paradise on Earth 2012-05-29 02:31:42 GMT 2012-05-29 10:31:42(Beijing Time) Xinhua English

The Maldives Islands, is located in the sea about 650 kilometers south
of Sri Lanka, with more than 1,000 islands from north to south through
the equator tandem to form a long strip of reef island group. Maldives
is a King Island. Local indigenous villages are not to be missed as
tourist projects. Shuttling in alleys separated by the gray and white
stone houses, visitors can make a call with the leisurely islandersand
then take Anthony boat to the uninhabited island for snorkeling,
enjoying barbecue seafood in white colors of the beach. All these are
really enjoyable. (Photo: China.com.cn)
The Maldives Islands, is located in the sea about 650 kilometers south
of Sri Lanka, with more than 1,000 islands from north to south through
the equator tandem to form a long strip of reef island group. Maldives
is a King Island. Local indigenous villages are not to be missed as
tourist projects. Shuttling in alleys separated by the gray and white
stone houses, visitors can make a call with the leisurely islandersand
then take Anthony boat to the uninhabited island for snorkeling,
enjoying barbecue seafood in white colors of the beach. All these are
really enjoyable. (Photo: China.com.cn)
The Maldives Islands, is located in the sea about 650 kilometers south
of Sri Lanka, with more than 1,000 islands from north to south through
the equator tandem to form a long strip of reef island group. Maldives
is a King Island. Local indigenous villages are not to be missed as
tourist projects. Shuttling in alleys separated by the gray and white
stone houses, visitors can make a call with the leisurely islandersand
then take Anthony boat to the uninhabited island for snorkeling,
enjoying barbecue seafood in white colors of the beach. All these are
really enjoyable. (Photo: China.com.cn)
The Maldives Islands, is located in the sea about 650 kilometers south
of Sri Lanka, with more than 1,000 islands from north to south through
the equator tandem to form a long strip of reef island group. Maldives
is a King Island. Local indigenous villages are not to be missed as
tourist projects. Shuttling in alleys separated by the gray and white
stone houses, visitors can make a call with the leisurely islandersand
then take Anthony boat to the uninhabited island for snorkeling,
enjoying barbecue seafood in white colors of the beach. All these are
really enjoyable.(Photo: China.com.cn)
The Maldives Islands, is located in the sea about 650 kilometers south
of Sri Lanka, with more than 1,000 islands from north to south through
the equator tandem to form a long strip of reef island group. Maldives
is a King Island. Local indigenous villages are not to be missed as
tourist projects. Shuttling in alleys separated by the gray and white
stone houses, visitors can make a call with the leisurely islandersand
then take Anthony boat to the uninhabited island for snorkeling,
enjoying barbecue seafood in white colors of the beach. All these are
really enjoyable.(Photo: China.com.cn)
The Maldives Islands, is located in the sea about 650 kilometers south
of Sri Lanka, with more than 1,000 islands from north to south through
the equator tandem to form a long strip of reef island group. Maldives
is a King Island. Local indigenous villages are not to be missed as
tourist projects. Shuttling in alleys separated by the gray and white
stone houses, visitors can make a call with the leisurely islandersand
then take Anthony boat to the uninhabited island for snorkeling,
enjoying barbecue seafood in white colors of the beach. All these are
really enjoyable. (Photo: China.com.cn)
The Maldives Islands is located in the sea south ofSri Lanka with more
than 1,000 islands from north to south to form a long strip of reef
island group./

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All Muslims will pray to be protected against the spell of dajjal.

All Muslims will pray to be protected against the spell of dajjal.
SPELLS BREAK DOWN BY MEANS OF PRAYER. The spell of dajjal has already
covered all the world; he has put all people under his hypnosis. We
will getthrough that spell bypraying, by embracing whateverwe can in
action, by inculcation.

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Creation is directly the miracle of Allah.

Creation is directly the miracle of Allah. THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER FACT
OF WHICH THEY ARE UNAWARE: THEY SEE THE MATTER INSIDE THEIR BRAINS.
Darwin had never been able to get out of his brain and experience the
outside world. University professorscannot step out of their brains…
They live in a section of their brains as tiny as a lentil. They watch
[the outer world] from the monitor there. NO ONE HAS EVER STEPPED OUT
OF THE SCREEN IN HIS BRAIN AND SEEN THE UNIVERSE EXISTING THERE.

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Dajjal (antichrist) made Muslims irreligious and Darwinist by force. His promoting has repeatedly continued until his hypnosis is completed. He made the illusion by saying“You have come about by chance, you are Darwinist.” Same way, it is required to

Dajjal (antichrist) made Muslims irreligious and Darwinist by force.
His promoting has repeatedly continued until his hypnosis is
completed. He made the illusion by saying"You have come about by
chance, you are Darwinist." Same way, it is required to make plenty of
repetition to be able to break this illusion. IT IS VERY CRUCIAL TO
REPEAT EXPLANATIONS CONTINUOUSLY FOR BREAKING THE ILLUSION OF
ANTICHRIST.

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Man: The living machine

The human body, a totally separate world of its own, resembles a
living "machine." Inside that machine there is equipment with a
technology far superior to any advanced technology outside,
specialized elements displaying consciousness, by the will of Allah,
fully equipped soldiers and many other systems. It is our Lord,
Almighty Allah, Lord of theWorlds, who creates this order in the
systems in thebody and the sublime design visible at every point.
BRAIN / COMPUTER
Every nerve cell possesses special units for transmitting data. All by
itself, the brain is capable of performing the work of 4.5 million
transistors thatpermit the transmission ofdata by the microprocessor
in a good computer. This figure is very low compared to the 10 billion
nerve cells engaged in the electrical exchange of information in the
brain. In addition, while the brain is able to perceive taste and
smell signals, there is as yet no product of industry capable of doing
this.
MUSCLE AND BONE / CENTRAL HEATING-AIR CONDITIONING
The movement of the muscles warms the body in cold weather. In this
way the muscles are able to provide 90% of body heat. Perspiration, on
the other hand, functions as an ideal cooling mechanism in the event
ofoverheating. These two complementary systems work to keep the body
temperature stable under all circumstances. This system works much
faster,and with much better results, than any central heating or air
conditioningsystem.
HORMONES / THE MAIL SYSTEM
Everything in the body is in a state of communication. Many messages
consist of hormones, made up of large molecules. There is no
destination address on the message packet carried by hormones, which
travel freely through the circulatory system and neurons. Yet, the
package still reaches its destination because theorgans to open it are
equipped with special receptors to capture these messages.
KIDNEYS/ PURIFICATION FACILITIES
Thanks to up to a million mini-filters known as nephrons, the human
kidney filters 140 liters of blood a day. Over the course of 80 years
around 1 deciliter a minute (one-tenth of a liter) is constantly
subjected to this filtration process. Processing facilities, used for
industrial wastes, have a greater capacity than that of kidneys.
However, their life spans are incomparably shorter. Moreover, the
structure of the substances being filtered is much simpler than that
of blood. The kidney has a far more complex and efficient system than
any filtration facility
THE HEART / PUMPING SYSTEMS
The heart starts beating while still in the mother's womb and works
non-stop at a rate of 70-200 beats a minute throughout one's life. It
rests for at least half a second between beats. It beats approximately
10,000 times a day. At the time of resting, the heart of someone
weighing 60 kilos pumps an average of 6.5 liters of blood. During
one's life time the heart pumps enough blood to fill 500 swimming
pools with a volume of 300 m 3 . Man-made pumping systems are unable
to function as efficiently without requiring any maintenance.
ARM / LEVER
The arm works like a lever.It uses the elbow as a fulcrum and
establishes movement by stretching and contracting the muscles. Levers
operate onthe same principle. Yet, Levers have to show the same effort
no matter what weight is involved, whereas the arm muscles are capable
of adjusting their contraction accordingly.
EYE / CAMERA
The retina layer in the eye is the most light-sensitive of all known
materials. Different types of light-perceiving cells are arranged so
as to provide the best image of the fieldof vision. The eye also
focuses automatically and adjusts its sensitivity according to the
intensity of light outside. Such features make the eye far more
superior to any camera or photographic equipment in the world.
EAR / HI-FI
Hairy cells in the human inner ear convert vibrations in the air into
electrical signals, like a microphone. The ear only perceives sounds
betweenfrequencies of 20-20,000 Hz. This range is the ideal specially
selected for human beings. If the human hearing range had been any
wider, we wouldbe able to detect the footsteps of an ant walking on
the ground or the high-frequency sound waves in the atmosphere. Living
in such a constant state of noise would meanthat human beings would
never enjoy neither peace nor comfort.
IMMUNE SYSTEM / ARMY
Our organisms are being protected by some 200 billion lymphocytes
(whiteblood corpuscles). These have intelligence systems, lethal
weapons and particular war strategies, similar to that of soldiers.
Nevertheless, no army in the world is as accurate, flawless, and
successful as the immune system. (Harun Yahya, SIGNS OF GOD Design in
Nature )

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The Prayer of the Prophet Job (pbuh)

In the Qur'an, the Prophet Job (pbuh)'s patience was mentioned as an
example to believers. The Prophet Job (pbuh) who received revelations
from Allah andwho was a selected servant (Surat an-Nisa, 163)
experienced serious trouble and went through a difficult period.
However,despite all of the heavy tribulations he was in, he always
set an example for believers with his patienceand submission to Allah.
(Surah Sad, 44) The sincereprayer of this holy prophetof ours was
revealed in one verse as follows:
" And Job when he calledout to his Lord, 'Great harm has afflicted me
and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful,' " (Surat al-Anbiya',
83)
It is revealed in the Qur'an that Almighty Allah accepted the prayer
of the Prophet Job (pbuh) who was one of His sincere servants:
" We responded to him and removed from him the harm which was
afflicting him and restored his family to him, and the same againwith
them, as a mercy direct from Us and a Reminder to all worshippers. "
(Surat al-Anbiya', 84)
Prayer, which is an important means to reach Almighty Allah, the
All-Knowing and the All-Hearing, Who is nearer to man than his jugular
vein (Surah Qaf, 16), is an act of worship believers carry out in
every occasionand condition. However, when believers do this, as it is
revealed in the verse " But you will not will unless Allah wills ..."
(Surat al-Insan, 30) they behave in a manner conscious of the fact
that everything is always under the control of our Lord and that
everything is realized by His will.
There is a Response to Sincere Prayers in Both the World and the Hereafter
Prayer leads the person towards what is going to happen in his
destiny; Allah is the One Who determines destiny and creates prayer.
However, the blessing that comes following a prayer contains
prosperity in thisworld and a good return in the Hereafter. A
person'swhole life is a result of theactive or verbal prayers
previously made, whether he realizes it or not. Activeprayer is our
actions and efforts put forth on the subject of prayer by
Allah'sleave. When this effort is not for the good pleasure of Allah
–as is the casewith some people- it could still be a means for an
individual to reach his or her wishes, by Allah's leave. People who do
not have faith but carry out their active prayers with great ambition,
for example, those who work and earn a lot, becomes rich or becomes
expert about a subject and becomes famous, have reached that degree
through their active struggle by holding onto causes, and again by
Allah's leave. However, active prayers that are notmade for the good
pleasure of Allah will bringno benefit to the individual in the
Hereafter even if a person reaches his or her objectives from time
to time in this world.
No Other Than Allah is Prayed To
By the verse revealed in the Qur'an, " O Prophet! Allah is enough for
you, and for the faithful who follow you. " (Surat al-Anfal, 64),
believers know that Allah is the onlyOne Whom to ask help. Heis the
most superior, the most powerful and the One Who sees and hears
everything. Allah is the One Who is excluded from all deficient
features, and Who is the Owner of eternal power. All power in the
universe is in His hands. So help and forgiveness should be asked for
only and only from Allah, Whom everyone is need for and Who Himself
does not need anyone. In the Qur'an it is revealed that itis wrong to
pray to others than Allah and that Allah isthe sole authority of
prayer:
" So do not call on any other god along with Allah or you will be
among those who will be punished. " (Surat ash-Shu'ara', 213)
Conclusion
Prayer is an example of Allah's mercy and compassion for His servants.
Believers can pray to Allah at every moment and under every condition
and they are peaceful that Allah will accept these prayers in thebest
ways. In this way, they can tell their deepest secrets and the most
hidden desires to Allah, and live the goodness, prosperity and beauty
thatcomes from the knowledge that Allah is the only friend , guide
andhelper. We can see the biggest secret in Allah accepting prayers in
the lives of prophets as we have mentioned in some examples. There is
a relation in praying and carrying out the actions Allah commands. The
physical effort shown for Allah's good pleasure, mercy and Paradise is
an act of worship as important as prayer. Allah revealed in the Qur'an
about the importance of effort: " But as for anyonewho desires the
akhira, and strives for it with the striving it deserves, being a
believer, the striving of such people will be gratefully acknowledged.
" (Surat al-Isra', 19)

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Power of Prayer

Prayer, which is an important connection withAlmighty Allah, is
demanding in the sense that we demonstrate our weakness in front of
Almighty Allah. Our Lord reveals that prayer is an important act of
worship with the verse, " Say: 'What has My Lord to do with you if you
do not call on Him? ..." (Surat al-Furqan, 77)
Actually the need to form a connection with Allah exists in every
man's character, entailed in creation. However, while praying is an
inseparable part of their lives for believers, for some people it is
an act of worship to be remembered only when they face with
difficulties or life-threatening situations.However, this is a big
mistake because what is truly good is to ask for Almighty Allah's help
both in difficulty and ease and to take refuge in His mercy.
Being Determined in Prayer
Allah has made it possible for His servants to reach anything that He
sees as good and beautiful. However, being determined in the prayer
being made is just as important as the prayer itself. Praying with
patience is an indication ofthe need for the desires prayed for, of
the inconvenience about this matter and most importantly an indication
that one's closeness to Allah has increased. Being determined in
prayer makes the believer more mature and bestows on him a strong
will and character. A believer who shows determination in prayer gets
much in returnby earning a deep faith, which is more valuable than
most of the things heasked for. It is revealed in the Qur'an that one
needs to be determined in prayer as such:
" Seek help in steadfastness and prayer. But that is a very hard
thing, except for the humble:" (Surat al-Baqara, 45)
Our valuable Prophet (saas) has stated how much he needs Allah
sometimes by praying for years on and our Lord, theAll-Merciful, has
given what he asked for at the best time. The fact that Allah accepts
every prayer,both open and hidden, is due to His Mightiness and Grace.
Allah never leaves any thought which crossesone's mind without a
return. However, "accepting a prayer" does not mean something
happening as it was askedfor because sometimes a person may be
demandingsomething harmful to himself. Almighty Allah reveals as such
about this matter:
" Man prays for evil just as he prays for good. Man is prone to be
impetuous." (Surat al-Isra', 11)
Allah knows best what is good and what is bad for a person because He
is theOne Who appreciates everything. As with His every work, there
are many wonders hidden in the way He accepts prayers. For example,
the Prophet Jacob (pbuh) rejoining his son the Prophet Joseph (pbuh)
after many long years, the Prophet Joseph (pbuh) gaining power and
rulership after staying in prison for a long time, the Prophet Ayoob
(pbuh) being saved from the pain caused by satan; all of these
occurred after showing great patience and continuous prayers. Almighty
Allah has accepted the prayers of these sincere servants of His at the
best time for them and has made them mature, educated them, increased
their loyalty andsincerity and turned them into servants worthy of
high degrees in Paradise.
How Does Allah Accept Prayer?
· When a believer prays, he knows that Allahhears him and will
always accept his prayer in any way. This is because he realizes that
events do nottake place in a coincidental way, but according to the
destiny determined by Allah and in the way He wills. Therefore, he has
no doubt that he will not have any return for his prayer. Praying with
this sincere spirit causes great goodness by Allah's leave. In one
verse, it is revealed that our Lord will always accept a prayer as a
manifestation of His name "Al-Mujib" (One Who accepts the demands of
those who beg to Him).
" If My slaves ask you about Me, I am near. I answer the call of the
caller when he calls on Me. They should therefore respond to Me and
believe in Me so thathopefully they will be rightly guided. " (Surat
al-Baqara, 186)
· The reason that something asked for in a prayer is given
with delay,or accepted in a completely different way, could also be
that our Lordtests His servants. Allah may grant His blessings after
certain periods of time in order to test the patience of His servants
and to make them matureaccording to a certain reason.
Due to this and similar reasons, it cannot be expected that every
prayer is realized as it is asked for and as soon as possible. As it
is stated by the great Islamic scholar Bediuzzaman, Allah may give
less of something asked for in prayer or sometimes more of it as a
reward or because of the reasons we mentioned above He may not grant
them at all. However, in every condition, Allah accepts the prayer of
the one who prays to Him.

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According to the Torah, the King Messiah will bring justice and peace to the world

According to Islam, Judaism and Christianity, King Messiah [Hazrat
Mahdi (pbuh)] who is among us now will be in search of justice, he
will bea just ruler, he will rule with love and peace not with might
and power, he will proclaim peace to all the nations, he will put an
end to the wars, he will bein search with friendship, love and justice
and will watch over the poor, he will put an end to oppresion and
cruelty, he will be benevolent and humble. Some of the superior
characteristics of the King Messiah [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] who has been
described in the Torah and the other Judaicscriptures are as follows:
RIGHTEOUSNESS will be his [Hazrat Mahdi's (pbuh)]belt, and
FAITHFULNESS the sash around his waist. (Isaiah, 11:5)
... A SCEPTER OF JUSTICE will be the scepter of your [Hazrat Mahdi's
(pbuh)] kingdom... (Psalms, 45:6-7)
... In judging, [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] SEEKS JUSTICE ... (Isaiah, 16:5)
With RIGHTEOUSNESS he [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] will judge the needy...
(Isaiah, 11:4)
You [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] LOVE RIGHTEOUSNESS , and HATE WICKEDNESS
(Psalms, 45:7)
... WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS HE [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] WILL JUDGE THE NEEDY.
(Isaiah, 11:4)
... One from the house of David [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)]... WHO IN
JUDGING SEEKS JUSTICE ... (Isaiah, 16:5)
... And He [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] WILL STRIKE THE EARTH WITH THE ROD OF
HIS MOUTH [that is to say he will influence the worldwith his words
without weapons], and with the breath of his lips he will slay the
wicked [that is to say he will paralyse them spiritually with his
speech]. (Isaiah, 11:4)
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)]... and
he will DELIGHT IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD (Isaiah, 11:2-3)
... [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) is] RIGHTEOUS AND HAVING SALVATION ... (Zechariah, 9:9)
"The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will raise up to
David a righteous branch [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)]... who will... DO WHAT
IS JUST AND RIGHT IN THE LAND ..." (Jeremiah, 23:5-6)
" NOT BY MIGHT NOR BY POWER, but by My Spirit ," says the Lord
Almighty. (Zechariah, 4:6)
He [your king, Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] will PROCLAIM PEACE to the
nations. His [Hazrat Mahdi's (pbuh)] rule will extend from sea to sea
and from the River [Euphrates] to the ends of the earth. (Zechariah,
9:10)
His [Hazrat Mahdi's (pbuh)]great righteousness and the wonders that he
will bring about will cause all peoples to MAKE PEACE WITH HIM and all
lands to serve him... (Maimonides, Mishnah Torah, Sanhedrin, 10:1)
[In the days of the Messiah(Hazrat Mahdi [pbuh])]... BATTLES AND WARS
WILL CEASE... THEY WILL NOT LIFT A NATION AGAINST NATION. (Maimonides,
Mishnah Torah, Sanhedrin 10:1)
... For he [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] WILL DELIVER THE NEEDY WHO CRY OUT,
THEAFFLICTED WHO HAVE NO ONE TO HELP . (Psalms, 72:12)
He [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] will have pity on the poor and needy, and THE
SOULSOF THE NEEDY HE WILL SAVE . (Psalms, 72:13)
He [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] will REDEEM THEIR SOUL FROM OPPRESSION AND
VIOLENCE , and precious will their blood be in his sight. (Psalms,
72:14)
He [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] will DEFEND THE AFFLICTED AMONG THE PEOPLE
AND SAVE THE CHILDREN OF THE NEEDY ...(Psalms, 72:4)
... I will... make you [HazratMahdi (pbuh)]... a light for the
nations, to open eyes that are blind, to FREE CAPTIVES FROM PRISON AND
TO RELEASE FROM THE DUNGEON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS . (Isaiah,
42:6-7)
His [Hazrat Mahdi's (pbuh)] GREAT RIGHTEOUSNESS and the wonders that
he will bring about will cause ALL PEOPLES TO MAKE PEACE WITH HIM and
all lands to serve him... (Maimonides, Mishnah Torah, Sanhedrin, 10:1)
He [your king] will PROCLAIM PEACE TO THE NATIONS . His [Hazrat
Mahdi's (pbuh)] rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River
[Euphrates] to the ends of the earth. (Zechariah, 9:10)
If a king [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] will arise from the House of David...
and REPAIR THE BREACHES [in the observances of Allah's Laws]...
(Maimonides, Mishnah Torah, Laws of Kings 11:4)
... He [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)]will have PITY ON THE POOR AND NEEDY AND
THE SOULS OF THE NEEDY HE WILL SAVE . (Psalms, 72:13)
... He [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] SHALL NOT CRY, NOR LIFT UP, NOR CAUSE HIS
VOICE TO BE HEARD IN THE STREET . (Isaiah, 42:2)
A BRUISED REED he [HazratMahdi (pbuh)] WILL NOT BREAK, AND A
SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT SNUFF OUT . (Isaiah, 42:3)
... He [Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)] WILL NOT FALTER OR BE DISCOURAGED TILL HE
ESTABLISHES JUSTICE ON EARTH ... (Isaiah, 42:4)
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The First Female Convert to Islam: Ourmother Hazrat Khadija

Our mother Hazrat Khadija(ra), the first wife of our beloved Prophet
(saas), was at the same time the first female Muslim.
Our worthy mother made great efforts to assist the spread of Islam
through her intellect, foresight and wisdom.
With her submission, courage and devotion, ourmother Hazrat Khadija
(ra),one of our Prophet's (saas)greatest supporters, was arole model
for all Muslims.
Our Prophet (saas) first told Hazrat Khadija (ra) of the revelation
that came to him; and she, with her intelligence and foresight, her
unquestioning obedience to and trust in our Prophet (saas), realized
that he had been especially chosen by Allah and believed him straight
away . When the prophethood was bestowed upon him, Hazrat Khadija (ra)
said "I bear witness that you are the Messenger of Allah" and
converted to Islam.
Hazrat Khadija (ra) was from the Quraysh, one of the leading Arab
tribes, and her family shared the same line of descent as our Prophet
(saas). And although she was subjected to many tests reflecting the
moral valuesof the ignorant Arab society in which she lived, she
always exhibited a most powerful and determined character in the face
of all adversities.
· According to accounts, Hazrat Khadija (ra) died three years
before the hegira (19 April, 620 A.D.) and lived at a time when Islam
had not yet become strong and achieved dominion. Despite the difficult
conditions of the time, and all the persecution by the pagansof Mecca,
she maintained her unquestioning submission to Allah and our Prophet
(saas).
· At a time when there were quite literally only three Muslims
in the world, Hazrat Khadija (ra) would sometimes worshiparound the
Kaaba with theMessenger of Allah (saas) and Hazrat Ali (ra), and
sometimes at home.
· When the pagans of Mecca besieged the Muslims at Shi'bu Abi
Talib,Hazrat Khadija (ra) withstood the siege alongside our Prophet
(saas) with tremendous courage, fortitude and heroism.
· The immaculate line of our Prophet (saas), that will continue
until the Dayof Reckoning, is descendedfrom our mother Hazrat Khadija
(ra). With the exception of Hazrat Maria (ra), whose son Abraham died
subsequently, our Prophet (saas) had no children with any of his other
precious wives.
· Our Prophet (saas) had six children with our mother Hazrat
Khadija (ra).The first of these was Hazrat Fatima, who wouldcontinue
the line, from whom Hazrat Hassan and Hazrat Husseinm whose lines will
also continue until the Day of Reckoning,were born.
· Our mother Hazrat Khadija (ra) was a wealthyperson engaged in
business; but after becoming a Muslim, instead of seeking
worldlyadvantages, she happily used everything she had acquired in
order to earn the approval of Allah and was a role model in terms of
spending her fortune for the sake of Islam.
· Hazrat Khadija's (ra) purity and chastity were renowned even
before herconversion to Islam, for which reason she was known as
"Tâhire" (the spotless and immaculate woman).

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