Can Dua Change Qadar?

What is the relationship between Dua (Supplication) and Qadar (Divine
Predestination)? Can Dua change Qadar?
Here's an answer from the scholars at IslamOnline.net:
Question:
Dear scholars, As-Salamu`alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I know
that belief in the Qadar (Divine predestination) is a prerequisite for
sound faith. However, I'dlike to know if there is any conflict between
theQadar and Du`a'? How can the Du`a' influence one's Qadar, which is
already predetermined by Allah, Most High. Jazakum Allah Khairan.
Answer:
Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be
upon His Messenger.
Dear brother in Islam, we really thank you for showing keenness on
learning the teachings of Islam, and we appreciate the great
confidence you have in us. We hope our efforts meet your expectations.
In Islam Du`a' is the essence of worship as stated in an authentic
Hadith. Qadar (Divine predestination) is a pillar of faith in Allah,
as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, mentioned when asked
byAngel Jibril (Gabriel), peacebe upon him, about Iman (faith),
saying: "It is to believe in Allah, His angels,His Books, His
Messengers, and the Last Day, and to believe in Divine predestination,
both the good and the evil thereof."(Reported by Muslim)
The eminent Muslim scholar, Dr. `Atiyyah `A. Lashin, Professor of
Jurisprudence at Al-Azhar University, states:
"Qadar, or Divine predestination is of two kinds:
1. Unconditional predestination
2. Conditional predestination.
Du`a' has nothing to do with the first kind, while itmay change the
second one. This ruling is based on the Hadith that reads:"Nothing
could change theQadar except Du`a'."
(Musnad Ahmad, Vol. 5, Hadith no. 277; Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Vol. 3,
Hadith no. 139; and classified as Hasan (good) Hadith by Al-Abaani in
Sahih Al-Jami`, Hadith no. 7687)"
Shedding more light on this issue, Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi , former
president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and member of
the Fiqh Council of North America, answers:
"Du`a' has great power; it can change many things. We should always
pray to Almighty Allah and should never give up hope in the acceptance
of Du`a'. Du`a' is the most important act of worship. It does not mean
that we or any other human or jinn have power, but it means that
Allah, the Almighty, has power and He can do whatever He wills. Du`a'
is the recognition and acknowledgement of our dependence upon Allah,
Most High, and our deep faith that He can change anything. There are
many verses in the Qur'an and many Hadiths that emphasize the
importanceand necessity of Du`a'. TheProphet, peace and blessings be
upon him, said, "Du`a' benefits in the things that have happened as
well as the things that have not happened yet. The calamity comes
down, but the Du`a' confronts itand they may continuously wrestle
until the Day of Resurrection." (Reported by Al-Hakim.)
In another Hadith, it is reported that the Prophet,peace and blessings
be upon him, said, "Nothing can change the Qadar except the Du`a'…"
This Hadith is reported by several authorities on Hadith, such as Imam
Ahmad, Ibn Hibban, Al-Hakim, and Ibn Majah… etc. Most of the scholars
ofHadith consider it an acceptable Hadith.
There is no contradiction between our faith in the power of Du`a' to
Allah and in our belief in the Qada' and Qadar of Allah. Scholars have
explained that there are two types of Qada' (Allah's Decrees):
a. those that are known asQada' Mubram (absolute decrees);
b. and those that are known as Qada' Mu`allaq (conditional decrees).
The absolute decrees do not change, but the conditional one may change
if and when the conditions are fulfilled. Such decrees are based on
the fulfillment of causes, as well as Du`a'. However, it is important
to keep in mind that every thing is inthe pre-existent knowledge of
Almighty Allah. The knowledge of Allah, Most High, does not change,
but the conditional decrees may change. Allah Almighty says in the
Qur'an: "Allah effaceth what He will, and establisheth (what He will),
and with Him is the source of ordinance." (Ar-Ra`d: 39)
Some people raise this question: if Allah Almightyknows the future and
His knowledge is always true, then things must happen according to His
knowledge. Then how can there be change and how can we say that we
have freedom? Actually, Muslim scholars have pointed out that
knowledge (`Ilm) is an illuminative, but not necessarily always an
effective, attribute. Allah the Almighty does know everything, but in
whatever areas He has given us freedom to act, we do act freely.

Best Times for Dua’

There are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be
accepted by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) as mentioned by Prophet
(salAllahu alayhi wasalam). These times areas follows:
1. The Last Third Of The Night
Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah'sMessenger
(salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'In the last third of every night our
Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)) descends
to the lowermost heaven and says; "Who is calling Me, so that I may
answer him?Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking
forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?."' [Sahih al-Bukhari,
Hadith Qudsi]
Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet said: 'Theclosest any
worshipper can be to His Lord is during the last part of the night, so
if you can be amongst those who remember Allah at that time, then do
so.' [at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, al-Hakim - Sahih]
2. Late at night
When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer
hour if they can fight sleepand invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) for
whatever they need.
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'There is at night an
hour, no Muslim happens to be asking Allah any matter of this world or
the Hereafter, except that he will be given it, and this (occurs)
every night.' [Muslim #757]
3. Between Adhan and Iqamah
Anas (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam) said: 'A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama
is not rejected.' [Ahmad, abu Dawud #521,at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih
al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)]
4. An Hour o­n Friday
Narrated Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu): Allah's Messenger (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam) talked about Friday and said: 'There is an hour o­n
Friday and if a Muslim getsit while offering Salat (prayer) and asks
something from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), then Allah (Subhanahu wa
Ta'ala) will definitely meethis demand.' And he (the Prophet
(salAllahu alayhi wasalam) pointed out the shortness of that
particular time with his hands. [Sahih al-Bukhari]
Some have said that this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer's
leader) enters the mosque o­n Friday's prayer until the prayer is over
(ie between the two khutbahs), whereas others have said that it is the
last hour of the day (ie after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib
prayer).
(Note: when we say an hour here we do not meanthe hour everyone knows
(60 minutes) but an unspecified period of time because the time
counters which we use today came after the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi
wasalam)had died.
5. While Drinking Zamzam Water
Jaber (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu
alayhi wasalam) said: 'Zamzam water is for whatit is drunk for.'
[Ahmad 3: 357 and Ibn Majah #3062]
This means that when youdrink Zamzam water you may ask Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) for anything you like to gain or benefit from
this water such as healing from illness…. etc.
6. While Prostrating
Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah'sMessenger
(salAllahu alayhi wasalam), said: 'Thenearest a slave can be to his
Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) much in it. [Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and
others, Sahih al-Jami#1175]
When a Muslim is in his Salat (prayer) he is facing Allah (Subhanahu
wa Ta'ala) and when he prostrates he is the nearest he can be to Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) so it is best to invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa
Ta'ala) at this time. It is said that while in prostration, o­ne
should not ask for worldy needs (ie a nice car, a new job, etc), but
for the Hereafter.
7. When Waking Up at Night
Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi
wasalam) said: 'Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu
wahdahu la shrikalahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli
shai'in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wala ilaha illallahu,
wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah (none has the right
to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) He is the o­nly o­ne
who has no partners. His is the kingdom and all the praises are for
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) All the glories are for Allah (Subhanahu
wa Ta'ala) And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is the most
Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah
(Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah!
Forgive me) or invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), he will be
responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat (prayer),
hisSalat (prayer) will be accepted (Buhari)/

Amazing Power of Dua ~ The dua can change our life, our outlook, and our fate. It is themost potent weaponof a believer.

Once Prophet Muhammad (sal-Allahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) passed by a people
who were suffering from some affliction. "Why don't theymake dua
(prayer) to Allah for protection?" he said. With all the suffering and
disasters Muslims are facing in various parts of the world, the
question can be directed to all of us today.
It is not that we have forgotten dua completely; we refer to it
regularly. But our ideas and practice regarding dua have become
distorted. Often it is reduced to the level of aritual. Generally it
is considered when all our efforts have failed --- an act of last
resort. It is belittled through actions and sometimes even with words.
Is it any wonder that today mostly a mention of dua is meant to
indicate the hopelessness of a situation?
What a tragedy, for dua is the most potent weapon of a believer. It
can changefate, while no action of ours ever can. It is the essence of
ibadah or worship. With it we can never fail; without it we can never
succeed. In the proper scheme of things, dua should be the first
andthe last resort of the believer, with all his plans and actions
coming in between.
The most empowering conversation
Dua is conversation with Allah, out Creator, our Lordand Master, the
All Knowing, the All Powerful.This act in itself is of extraordinary
significance. It is the most uplifting, liberating, empowering, and
transforming conversation a person can ever have. We turn to Him
because we know that He alone can lift our sufferings and solve our
problems. We feel relievedafter describing our difficulties to our
Creator. We feel empowered after having communicated with the All
Mighty. We sense His mercy all aroundus after talking to the Most
Merciful. We get a new commitment to follow His path for that is the
only path for success. We feel blessed with each such commitment.
Our first and last action
In every difficulty our first action is dua, as is our last.We ask
Allah to show us the way to handle that difficulty; we seek His helpin
following the path He shows to us; we seek His aid in making our
efforts successful. When we fall sick, we know that we cannot find the
right doctor without His Will; that the best doctor may not be able to
diagnose our condition without His Command; that the best treatment
plan will not succeed without His Permission. We make dua for all of
these. We make dua before we seek medical help, while we arereceiving
it and after it hasbeen delivered.
The essence of worship
Dua is the essence of ibadah. A person engaged in dua affirms his
belief in Tawheed (monotheism) and shuns belief in all falsegods. With
each dua his belief in Allah grows. He beseeches Him, affirming his
own powerlessness. A person seriously and sincerely engaged in dua
understands exactly the relationship between himself and the Creator
and affirms it through his actions. That is the essenceof worship!
Additionally, such a person can never become arrogant or proud, a
logical result of true worship.
Our most potent weapon
Dua is our most potent weapon in all struggles of life as well as in
jihad in the battlefield. During the battle of Badr, the
ProphetMuhammad stood up all night in prayer seeking Allah's help in
the battle between unequal armies that would follow the next day. In
the decisive battles against the crusaders, Sultan Salatuddin Ayyubi
was busy day and night. His days were devoted to Jihad. His nights
were spent making dua, crying, seeking Allah's help. This has been the
practice of alltrue mujahideen.
Big and small
We should make it a pointto make dua for all things big and small. It
is the beginning of wisdom to realize that big and small are arbitrary
labels that are totally irrelevant in this context. Nothing is too big
for Whom we are asking from; nothing is too small for the one who is
asking. That is why we have been taught to ask Allah when we need
something as small as shoelaces. We should ask as a beggar, as a
destitute person, for that is what we in reality are in relationship
to Allah. At the same time we should ask with great hope and
conviction that we shall begranted our prayers. We should remember the
Hadith: "There is nothing more dear to Allah than a servant making dua
to Him." On the other hand, aprayer lacking concentration and
conviction is no prayer at all.
All times and all needs
We should make dua at alltimes, not only during times of distress. The
Prophet Muhammad said: "Whosoever desires that Allah answers his duas
in unfavorable and difficult conditions, he should make plentiful dua
in days of ease and comfort."

25 Duas from the Holy Quran

"And when My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed
close: I respond to the dua (prayer) of every suppliant
when they call on Me" - Quran 2:186
1. Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the life to come and
keep us safe from the torment of the Fire (2:201)
2. Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure and give us
help against those who reject faith. (2:250)
3. Our Lord! Take us not to task if we forget or fall into error. (2:286)
4. Our Lord! Lay not upon us such a burden as You did lay upon those before us.
(2:286)
5. Our Lord! Impose not onus that which we have notthe strength to bear,
grant us forgiveness and have mercy on us. You are our Protector.
Help us against those whodeny the truth. (2:286)
6. Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate from the truth after
You have guided us, and bestow upon us mercy from Your grace.
Verily You are the Giver of bounties without measure. (3:8)
7. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and the lack of moderation in our doings,
and make firm our steps and succour us against those who deny the truth.
(3:147)
8. Our Lord! Whomsoever You shall commit to the Fire, truly You have brought
[him] to disgrace, and never will wrongdoers find any helpers (3:192)
9. Our Lord! Behold we have heard a voice calling us unto faith:
"Believe in your Lord" and we have believed. (3:193)
10. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and efface our bad deeds
and take our souls in the company of the righteous. (3:193)
11. Our Lord! And grant us that which you have promised to us by Your messengers
and save us from shame on the Day of Judgement. Verily You never fail
to fulfill Your promise. (3:194)
12. Our Lord! We have sinned against ourselves, and unless You grant
us forgiveness
and bestow Your mercy upon us, we shall most certainly be lost! (7:23)
13. Our Lord! Place us not among the people who have been guilty
of evildoing. (7:47)
14. Our Lord! Lay open the truth between us and our people,
for You are the best of all to lay open the truth. (7:89)
15. Our Lord! Pour out on us patience and constancy,
and make us die as those who have
surrendered themselves unto You. (7:126)
16. Our Lord! Make us not a trial for the evildoing folk, and save as by
Your mercy from people who deny the truth (10:85-86)
17. Our Lord! You truly know all that we may hide[in our hearts]
as well as all that we bringinto the open, for nothing whatever,
be it on earth or in heaven, remains hidden from Allah (14:38)
18. Our Lord! Bestow on usmercy from Your presence
and dispose of our affairs for us in the right way. (18:10)
19. Our Lord! Grant that our spouses and our offspring be a comfort to our eyes,
and give us the grace to lead those who are conscious of You. (25:74)
20. Our Lord! You embraceall things within Your Grace and Knowledge,
forgive those who repent and follow Your path,
and ward off from them the punishment of Hell. (40:7)
21. Our Lord! Make them enter the Garden of Eden
which You have promised to them,
and to the righteous from among their fathers,
their wives and their offspring,
for verily You are alone the Almighty and the trulyWise. (40:8)
22. Our Lord! Relieve us of the torment, for we do really believe. (44:12)
23. Our Lord! Forgive us our sins as well as those ofour brethren who
proceeded us in faith and let not our hearts entertain any unworthy
thoughts or feelings against [any of] those whohave believed. Our Lord!
You are indeed full of kindness and Most Merciful(59:10)
24. Our Lord! In You we have placed our trust, and to You do we turn
in repentance,
for unto You is the end of all journeys. (60:4)
25. Our Lord! Perfect our light for us and forgive us our sins, for verily
You have power over all things. (66:8)

SIGNS OF QIYAMAH

According to a hadeeth appearing in Sahih Muslim, Sayyidena Abi Zaid
(R.A.) says, "Rasulullah (SallallahuAlayhi Wasallam) once led the Fajr
Salaat after which he ascended the pulpit andaddressed us till Zuhr
Salaat. He alighted from the pulpit, performed Zuhr Salaat and
ascended the pulpit. He then addressed us till Asr and descended from
the pulpit. He performed Salaat and ascended the Mimbar. He then
addressed us till sunset. (In these sermons) He informed us about
those incidents which had occurred as well as those which are yet to
occur. Those with stronger memories amongst us remembered most of
them."
The above hadeeth as well as other Ahadeeth indicate the importance
attached tothe imparting of information pertaining to Qiyamah. It is
further reported that the Noble Companions used to teach these
Ahadeeth to their children instructing them to convey it to others.
It will be noticed that while some Ahadeeth mention very briefly
certain signs of Qiyamah, other ahadeeth again mention certain signs
in greater detail eg. the coming of Sayyidena Eesa (A.S.), Imaam Madhi
(A.S.) and the advent of Dajjal. This is so because of the fact that
these signs are a greater test for one's Imaan.
Another important point is that despite the large collection of
Ahadeeth which exists in regard to the signs of Qiyamah there is no
specific order mentioned in as far as the occurrence of many of these
events is concerned. The exact period between each sign is also
generally unknown.
Further, certain signs have been mentioned very briefly, thus making
it difficult to specify exactly as to whether or not a certain event
which has occurred or is occurring is the same one which the Ahadeeth
has mentioned. The reason for all these above factors is to disable
anyone from reckoning theexact time of Qiyamah which Allah has said
will occur suddenly "it will come upon you suddenly". (Qur'aan)

Islamic Article :- Did you know how High is your status?

♥ There is a Whole Surah inthe Quran about Women. (Surah Nisa- Women)
♥ The First Martyr in Islam was Women.
(Sumayya R.A)
♥ The First person who believed in Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
him) was a Women. (Khadijah R.A)
♥ The Recommendation Prophet Muhammad (peacebe upon him) gave to his
Nation before he died was to Treat Women well.
You are half of Society and You Raise the other half. How High your
status is! Subhan'Allah!
And Because you are Precious, Islam Honoured you with Hijab for
preserving your Chastity and Purity.
Why is it that people don't want to ban nunn's head covering and
clothes, But the whole world shakes and parliaments and governments
hold emergency meetings whena young Muslim girl puts on the hijab?
Can't they stand a pure Muslim girl deciding to be obedient to God?
The Italian Minister, Roberto Maroni says"If the Virgin Mary appears
wearing a veil on all her pictures, how can you ask me to sign on a
Hijab ban law?"
Finally, There still exist smart people on earth :D. You just need
brain and efforts to Know Islam!

HADEES :- ~

"Complain about your situation to Allah and don'tcomplain about it to
His creation. Know for certain that all forms of grief or heartache
that pass by you are because He loves you and is therefore testing
you, or He loves you and is therefore purifying you from your sins."-
~Shaykh Salih Al-Maghamsi

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).

HEALTH - ~ Zinc supplement can reduce infant deaths

Giving zinc as a supplement along with antibiotics can
significantlyreduce mortality by lowering treatment failure in
children suffering from serious infections such as pneumonia and
meningitis,according to a study.
The study, reported in the latest issue of the international medical
journal, The Lancet , has found that babies who were given zinc
supplement were 40 per cent less likely to experience treatment
failure and their risk of death was reduced by 43 per cent.
The study covered 700 babies aged between seven and 120 days — 352of
them were given zinc supplement along with thestandard antibiotics and
the others a placebo. It was funded by the Department of Biotechnology
under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.
Speaking to journalists here, DBT Secretary M.K. Bhan said research
had already shown that zinc supplements could help cure diarrhoea and
zinc syrups or dispersible tablets were already available for its
treatment in many countries.
Worldwide, bacterial and other infections account fornearly two-thirds
of deathsin children under five, with around two-fifths of the deaths
occurring within the first month of life. In India, of the one million
neonatal deaths that occur every year, more than a quarter are
attributed to these infections.

HEALTH - ~ Mangoes can help fight flab: Study - Scientists have found the skins of the Irwin and Nam Doc Mai varieties contain compounds that inhibit theformation of human fat cells.

Scientists have found the skins of the Irwin and Nam Doc Mai varieties
contain compounds that inhibit theformation of human fat cells.
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Eating few mango varietiescould help you lose weight,but only if you
eat the skin you normally throw away, Australian researchers
haveclaimed.
Advising that while eating the wrong variety of this fruit could have
the opposite effect.
University of Queensland scientists have found the skins of the common
Irwin and Nam Doc Mai varieties contain compounds that inhibit the
formation of human fat cells.
On contrary, the skin of theKensington Pride mango has compounds that
promote fat cell growth, according to an AAP report.
Mike Gidley said lab tests involved exposing human fat cells to
extracts from the skin and flesh of three varieties.
He said there was a long way to go, but the findingsopened up the
possibility of a supplement that couldhelp fight obesity.
"The next stage is to identify the useful molecules in the peel that
inhibited fat cell formation," Mr. Gidley said.

STORY - ~ ISS Transit of Venus

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High above Earth, astronaut Don Pettit is about to become the first
human to witness and photograph a transit of Venus from space. His
images and commentary will be streamed to Earth during the crossing.

STORY - ~ Diamond Jubilee: St Paul's service to wrapup events

The Queen ended the Diamond Jubilee concert outside Buckingham
Palaceby lighting a beacon in TheMall
The Diamond Jubilee
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Beacons ignited to mark Jubilee
The Queen's Jubilee celebrations will continue with a
glitteringprocession and service ofthanksgiving later, but without her
consort at her side.
The Duke Of Edinburgh remains in hospital with a bladder infection and
will miss the final events marking her 60 years on the throne.
A service at St Paul's Cathedral will be followed by a carriage
procession and, weather allowing, an RAF flypast.
On Monday, Buckingham Palace hosted a star-studded Diamond Jubilee concert.
'Mummy'
The fourth day of celebrations will be a moreformal affair, with the
Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, giving a sermon in front
of the Royal Family and leading national figures.
Prime Minister David Cameron will lead the largerepresentation from
the government at St Paul's alongside diplomats and foreign leaders.
After the service, the Queenwill attend a reception at Mansion House -
the officialresidence of the Lord Mayor of London. The Prince of Wales
and Duchess of Cornwall will attend a similar event at the Guildhall.
Analysis
Peter Hunt
News correspondent
A day of celebration which has been planned for years will now have to
be tinkered with at the last moment, because of the absence of one of
the key participants.
Prince Philip has spent the night in hospital. It's the second time
he's been admitted in six months.
While he continues to be treated, a service of thanksgiving at St
Paul's and a lunch in WestminsterHall will go ahead.
Then the Queen will travel by carriage back to Buckingham Palace for
an appearance on the balcony with those who represent the future of an
institution she has nourished - Charles,Camilla, William, Catherine
and Harry. It doesn't harm that at a time of austerity it'll be an
image of just six royals which will be beamed around the world.
The woman who wasn't born to be queen has now reigned for 60 years.
It's a landmark achievement andnow possibly also a bitter-sweet
occasion as well.
Read more from Peter
A City of London Livery companies lunch at Westminster Hall will
follow, after which the royals will take part in a carriage procession
through Whitehall.
Then, weather permitting, they will gather on the balcony at
Buckingham Palace to watch a flypast ofWorld War II aircraft and a
display by the Red Arrows.
Prince Charles, Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince
Harry are among the royalsinvolved in Tuesday's events.
Prince Philip, 90, will remain under observation at King Edward VII
Hospital in London, where he was taken on Monday as a"precautionary
measure".
In December, he was treated at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge for
ablocked coronary artery.
At the concert on Monday night, attended by 12,000 people, Charles
paid tributeto his mother, describing her as "mummy" and a"very
special person".
But he added there was a disappointing edge to the night. "The only
sad thing about this evening is that my father couldn't be with us
because, unfortunately, he was taken ill," he said.
Addressing his mother on the stage, he added: "This is our opportunity
to thankyou and my father for always being there for us.
"For inspiring us with your selfless duty and service and for making
us proud tobe British."
Take That star Gary Barlow,who helped organise muchof the concert and
sang a duet with Cheryl Cole, said the prince's illness was"sad,
really sad".
Robbie Williams - who earlier opened the show with Let Me Entertain
You -was the first to perform forthe Queen when he sang big band
classic Mack the Knife.
Other performers included Jessie J, Annie Lennox, Sir Tom Jones,
Madness, StevieWonder and Sir Cliff Richard - singing a medley of his
songs from six different decades.
Comedians including Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Peter Kay -
dressed as a Beefeater - also performed at the event which was
broadcastby the BBC.
The concert was brought toa close by Sir Paul McCartney who played
hits including Magical Mystery Tour, Let It Be and a spectacular
rendition of Live and Let Die, complete with fireworks and explosions.
After the show, the Queen pressed a diamond-shaped crystal into a pod,
igniting a beacon in The Mall to mark her 60 years on the throne. It
was one of more than 4,000 lit across the UKand the Commonwealth.
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ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Knowledge, the Key to Success

... It is narrated byAbu Musa that the Prophet (SAW) said, "The
example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like
abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil
that absorbed rain-water and brought forth vegetation and grass in
abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rain-
water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for
drinking, (making their animals drink from it) and to irrigate the
land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren which could
neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then the land was
of no benefit). The firstis the example of the person who comprehends
Allah's Religion and gets benefit from the knowledge which Allah
hasrevealed through me and learns and then teaches it to others. The
(last example is that of a) person who does not care for it and does
not take Allah's Guidance revealed through me (He is like the barren
land.)" (Bukhari). Through the above narration, the Prophet (SAW) is
telling us of the superiority of religious knowledge. This is the
knowledge that we should give priority to. All other knowledge will
not be of benefit if we do not have this one. First and foremost,
comes the knowledge of Allah. Knowing His names and Hisattributes.
Knowing what isexpected of us in regard to our servitude to Him, and
what mutual rights exist between us. Secondly, we should strive to
know Allah's Book, the Qur'an. We should learn to read it in Arabic,
if we don't already know how to do so. We should also be trying to
memorize as much of it as possible, and stressing the importance
ofboth of these things to our children. Reading the Qur'an should be
something commonplace in every Muslim home, and is an activity that
the whole family can, and should participate in. Thirdly, we should
know about the Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhe wa sallam, and his
companions. It's by readingtheir stories that we learn of their
bravery, love for the Deen and their complete devotion to Allah.It's
by knowing them that we grow to love them, ...

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ A profound respect for Allah is a sign of genuine faith

A profound respect for Allah, the religion, the Qur'an, our Prophet
(saas), the angels and all our spiritual values is an important sign
of genuine faith. Allah described in the Qur'an how the prophets and
true believers stood in respectful awe of Him and remembered him with
awe, how their hearts were softened by fear of Him, and how they came
with a sound and pure faith through their profound fear. Therefore,
all Muslims must be scrupulous and punctiliouswhen it comes to
remembering Allah, in speaking of our Prophet (saas) and all the other
prophets, and in discussing religious matters.
Language that is disrespectful of Allah will impose a heavy
responsibility in the Hereafter and also have a negative impact on
peopleof weak or no faith who hear it. Every Muslim must carefully
avoid talking in any such way.
BELIEVERS' PROFOUND RESPECT FOR ALLAH
(Believers are) those WHO ARE FILLED WITH THE FEAR of their Lord.
(Surat al-Muminun, 57)
(People of intelligence are)those who join what Allah has commanded to
be joined and are AFRAID OF THEIR LORD and fear an evil Reckoning.
(Surat ar-Rad, 21)
Those who fear their Lord in their most secret thoughts, and WHO HOLD
THE HOUR (OF JUDGMENT)IN AWE. (Surat al-Anbiya', 49)
We responded to him and gave him John, restoring for him his wife's
fertility. They outdid one another in good actions, calling outto Us
in yearning and in awe, and HUMBLING THEMSELVES TO US. (Surat
al-Anbiya', 90)
If We Had sent down this Qur'an onto a mountain, YOU WOULD HAVE SEEN
ITHUMBLED, CRUSHED TO PIECES OUT OF FEAR OF ALLAH. We make such
examples for people so that hopefully they will reflect. (Surat
al-Hashr, 21)
HAS THE TIME NOT ARRIVED FOR THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO BELIEVE TO YIELD
to the remembrance of Allah andto the truth He has sent down, so they
are not like those who were given the Book before for whom thetime
seemed over long so that their hearts became hard? Many of them are
deviators. (Surat al-Hadid, 16)
(It is) so that you might allbelieve in Allah and His Messenger and
honor Him and RESPECT HIM and glorify Him in the morningand the
evening. (Surat al-Fath, 9)
Men and women who are Muslims, men and women who are believers, men
and women who are obedient, men and women who are truthful, men and
women who are steadfast, MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE HUMBLE, men and
womenwho give charity, men andwomen who fast, men andwomen who guard
their chastity, men and women who remember Allah much: Allah has
prepared forgiveness for them and an immense reward. (Surat al-Ahzab,
35)
Among the people of the Book there are some who believe in Allah and
in what has been sent down to you and what was sent down to them, and
WHO ARE HUMBLE BEFORE ALLAH. They do not sell Allah's Signs for a
paltry price. Such people will have their reward with their Lord. And
Allah is swift at reckoning. Surah Al 'Imran, 199)
Those who speak in a manner that is inappropriate towards Allah and
Islam, who foolishly adopt a mocking tone or who behave in such a way
as to weaken people's love and respect for Allah in this world will be
able to do none of these things when they are brought into His
Presence and will seriouslyregret their actions.
DENIERS' AND HYPOCRITES' FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND SPEECHIN THE PRESENCE OF ALLAH
On that day they will follow the Summoner whohas no crookedness in
himat all. VOICES WILL BE HUMBLED BEFORE THE ALL-MERCIFUL AND NOTHING
BUT A WHISPER WILL BE HEARD. On that Day intercession will not be of
any use except for him whom the All-Mercifulhas authorized and with
whose speech He is well pleased. (Surah Ta Ha, 108-109)
You will see them as they are exposed to it, ABJECT IN THEIR
ABASEMENT, glancing around them furtively. Those who believe will say,
'Truly the losers are those who lose themselves and their families on
the Day of Resurrection.' The wrongdoers are in an everlasting
punishment. (Surat ash-Shura, 45)
'Be moderate in your tread and LOWER YOUR VOICE. THE MOST HATEFUL OF
VOICES IS THEDONKEY'S BRAY.' (Surah Luqman, 19)
Therefore, (O Prophet,) turn away from them. The Day that THE CALLER
WILL CALL (THEM) TO A TERRIBLE AFFAIR. They will emerge from their
graves with DOWNCAST EYES , like swarming locusts, necks outstretched,
EYES TRANSFIXED, RUSHING HEADLONG TO THE ONE WHO SUMMONS. The
unbelievers will say, 'This is a pitiless day!' (Surat al-Qamar, 6-8)
THEIR EYES WILL BE DOWNCAST, darkened by debasement; for they were
called on to prostrate when they were in full possession of their
faculties. (Surat al-Qalam, 43)
Do not consider Allah to be unaware of what the wrongdoers perpetrate.

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ What’s Your Legacy?

"Who are you? What makes you special? What isthe legacy that you've
builtand shared with others (self, family, community and the world)?
If we died today, what would our obituaries say? What have we done for
GOD and GOD'speople lately? What is our mission and vision, and arewe
living it? If we died today, what would our obituaries say?" – Hanan
K. Bilal
This is what it's all about. I heard someone say recently that only
two things can happen with thewealth you accumulate in this life:
either it leaves you, or you leave it. Wealthis not a legacy. Having
fun is not a legacy. Helping a company to sell useless products is not
a legacy.
Making a difference in the lives of human beings, relieving the
suffering of even one person, raising righteous and happy children,
leaving behind knowledge that benefits people, making the world
abetter place, those are legacies.
I have not met the sister who is quoted at the top, but I have read
some of her writings. Whenever I hear her name I think of being
responsible, taking care of my family, loving my children and bringing
them up right, making a difference in the community, following my
dreams… that is a legacy. She has already created a vital legacy.
I have another friend whose name is Ismail. He isso humble
ma-sha-Allah, and as a friend he is the most discreet and
closed-mouthed person I know, by which I mean he never speaks badly
about anyoneelse, and never reveals anyone's secrets or violatestheir
trust. When I think of him, I am inspired to emulate him. That is his
legacy, and it's an important and valuable one.
More than twenty years ago I knew a brother named Qawiy. His life was
hard, but every time I met him he'd give me a big smile and an
enthusiastic handshake. He wore a kufi and carried a folded musalla
(prayer rug) on his shoulder, so he could pray whenever salat time
arrived, no matter where he was. Kind of quirky, but also inspiring.
All these years later, just the thought of Qawiy brings a smile to my
face, and reminds me of the importance of doing salat on time. That's
a legacy! SubhanAllah.
I could name many more people who have affected me in positive and
critical ways. I will always remember them, even afterthey are gone,
Insha'Allah. They have created lasting legacies.
Of course we don't even have to speak of the Prophets (peace be upon
them), and the Messenger of Allah (sws), and the Sahabah (may Allah be
pleased with them). Their legacies shine like the moon and stars and
will illuminate human history for all time.
What's your legacy? What do people say about you, and what will they
say when you're gone?

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ How a Muslim Should Live in a Non-Muslim Land in Light of Surah Yūsuf [1]

Indeed, the principle is that the Muslim should prefer an Islamic land
so as to establish the rights of his religion, but circumstances may
force him or her to live in a non-Muslim land. And Islam, being a
religion thatprovides guidance for all aspects of human life, has
addressed this issue. Numerous texts within Islamic literature have
expounded on the topic ofMuslims living in non-Muslim lands, and
thestory of Prophet Yūsuf ( 'alayhi al-salātu wa al-salām ) serves as
an ideal source of reference for such a discussion. The Prophet Yūsuf
was forced to leave the land of the Prophets, the land where his
father Ya'qūb resided and where the Heavenly Law was being applied.
Due to the betrayal of his brothers, Yūsuf was taken as a slave by a
caravan and eventually purchased by a minister of Egypt known by the
title al-'aziz .
The man in Egypt who bought him, said to his wife: "Make his stay
(among us) honourable: may be he will bring us much good, or we shall
adopt him as a son." Thus did We establish [i.e. give authority to]
Yūsuf in the land..." [Yūsuf (12):21]
The hint within this ayah is that a person may not be able to gain
authority in his own land but may acquire it in another. This brings
us to the question of how Yūsuf conducted himself in this
non-Muslimland.
The most obvious challenge that faces the Muslim in such a
land is how to cope with the non-Islamic values within society that
inevitably led to a prevalence of fawāhish [3] and thus conflict or
clash with one'sfaith. Certainly, falling into this fawāhish is easy,
but itwas just as easy in the time of Yūsuf ( 'alayhi al-salātu wa
al-salām ) as the ayah on Yūsuf's encounter with the wife of al-aziz
illustrates:
And she, in whose house he [Yūsuf] was, sought to seduce him. She
closed thedoors and said, "Come, you." He said, "I seek refuge in
Allah. Indeed, he (your husband) is my master, who has made good my
residence. Indeed, wrongdoers will never prosper." [Yūsuf (12):23]
It is not fitting for the Muslim who believes in Allah and the Last
Day to come near obscenity. The Prophet Muhammad ( sul Allahu 'alayhi
wa salim) mentioned seven people who will be shaded by Allah on the
Day of Judgement; [4] among them is a man who turns away from the
temptationand seduction of a womanwith beauty and status, saying "I
fear Allah." It is upon the Muslim to fear Allah in every gaze and in
every instance he or she is alone. And living in an environment where
the opportunities to sin are manifold, if a Muslim is notcareful, he
or she may not only fall into a sin or two but perhaps may reach a
stage of being immersed in sinning, such that one abandons repentance.
Soon, a love for these sins develops and by this the Muslim leads him
or herself astray.
And Allah would not let a people stray after He has guided them until
He makes clear to them what they should avoid. [At-Tawba (9):115]
The Muslim who abandons having taqwa and does not repel the fawāhish ,
his or her heart may start to see the evil asgood, perhaps even
leading him or herself out of the pail of Islam.
So it is incumbent on the Muslim to strive against the fawāhish and
constantly seek the help ofAllah. The Quran relates how Yūsuf (
'alayhi al-salātu wa al-salām ) sought the help of his lordin his
situation:
And if You do not avert from me their [evil] plan, I might incline
toward themand [thus] be of the ignorant. So his Lord responded to him
and averted from him their plan. [Yūsuf (12):33-34]
The desires and lusts are great and numerous, but they remain trifling
in the eyes of the believer, the one who is sincere to Allahand
trusting in His assistance.
Thus it was, that We might ward off from him evil and lewdness.
Indeed, he was of Our chosen servants. [Yūsuf (12):24]
So if the Muslim turns to Allah in supplication and with sincerity,
seeking refuge in Him, Allah will surely protect Him. Thus, the first
thing a Muslim must do in this society is to confront the fawāhish
that he or she faces and strive to overcome them.
After the Muslim is rendered victorious against his or her desires, it
is upon him or her to exemplify high Muslim morals, manners, and
character while living in this society, as the ProphetMuhammad ( sul
Allahu 'alayhi wa salim) instructed, "Treat the people with good
manners." It has been established that Yūsuf ( 'alayhi al-salātu wa
al-salām ) was innocent of what he was accused of, yet he was
oppressed, accused unjustly and put in jail where he stayed with two
youth.
And there entered the prison with him two young men.

STORY - ~ Low-carbon tourism on Moganshan Mountain, E. China

Tourists ride horses at an equestrian site in the Naked Retreats in
Fatou Township of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June
2, 2012. (Xinhua/Tan Jin)
French businessman Christophe Peres introduces his resort Le Passage
Mohkan Shan in Moganshan Town of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang
Province, May 31, 2012.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)
A cleaning woman works at a resort of the Naked Retreats in Moganshan
Town of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 1,
2012.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)
Photo taken on June 2, 2012 shows the local-stylehuts at the Naked
Retreatsin Fatou Township of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang
Province.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)
Photo taken on June 1, 2012 shows the solar energy collectors of a
resort in Moganshan Townof Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang
Province.(Xinhua/Tan Jin)
In 2007, South African Grant Horsfield found Sanjiuwu, a farming
hamlet on the bamboo clad Moganshan Mountain to the west of Shanghai,
where he rented some underused farmhouses and converted them into
guesthouses. Thus, the Naked Retreats were born,marking the rising of
low-carbon tourist sites onthe Moganshan Mountain, a national scenic
spot in Zhejiang Province.
In 2009, Grant invested 200 million yuan (31.5 million U.S. dollars)
to build another resort not far from Sanjiuwu, while in 2011, French
businessman Christophe Peres also built a resort, LePassage Mohkan
Shan.
According to local tourism authorities, there are now 35 similar
resorts in the Moganshan area, built by investors of over 10 foreign
countries. These resorts were built with local natural materials, such
as bamboo, wood and stone, and they advocated healthy, eco-friendly
lifestyle, providing a rural refuge from the stresses and strains of
city living and office work, thus attracting a large number of foreign
businessmen and white-collar workers.
In October 2010, Deqing County was awarded the"low-carbon tourism
model county" at a tourism summit in Beijing,capital of China.

QUR'AN AYATH EXPLANATION :- ~

"Say: Indeed my prayer, mysacrifice, my life and my death are for
ALLAH, the Lord of the Worlds." [6:162]
Uthman bin Affan ra reported: The Messenger ofAllah (PBUH) said, "He
who performs the Wudu' perfectly (i.e., according to Sunnah), his sins
will depart from his body, even from under his nails.'' [Muslim]
Imagine the moment you do your salah with complete focus and
engagement, feeling who you stand before and you heart seems to depart
this world to dwell for a few minutes in Paradise in the presence of
its Creator!
How huge our loss is when we pray the prayer just to get it off our shoulders!
Prayer is the sample taste of Paradise Allah gives to those who truly
love Him and look forward for the next prayer!
Your feelings towards the next prayer reflects your feelings about
meeting Allah; either looking forward to it or trying to get over
with, and all will show at the time of death!
'Death', Which You Can Not Escape, So Be Prepared For Hereafter.....
"Wherever You May Be, Death Will Eventually CatchUp With You, Even You
Are In A Castle Built Up Strong And High." [Quran 4:78]
"We can't go back for a better beginning. There's no eraser. But we
can always plan and hope for abetter ending because there is
repentance."

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Muslim women in married life

Relationships based on worldly values can degenerate into baseness, as
often happens in marriage. When people's love and respect is based on
these values, they can lose these feelings quickly when circumstances
change. This is almost inevitable when love, respect, and loyalty
depend on one's beauty, wealth, health, job, or status, for when these
temporary and superficial characteristics disappear, so will the other
person's love. Someone who follows such criteria will find no reason
to continueto love and honor his or her spouse when the basisfor those
values is lost.
Belief, fear and respect of Allah, and decency of character are what
make love, respect, and loyalty endure. Someone who loves his or her
spouse for their belief and character will, in married life, be
respectful, loyal, and decent. Losing one's youth, health, or beauty
will not affect the love andconsideration among spouses for each
other, and neither will losing one's wealth or social status. They
will not cause trouble or discontent to the other person because of
their firm belief and fear and respect of Allah, whatever the
circumstances. Believers will always be gentle and compassionate, as
well as fair and tolerant, for they will consider this to be a
responsibility entrusted tothem by Allah. Islamic morality has a very
high opinion of women and seeks to prevent them from suffering any
difficulties or hardships. Thus, believing men safeguard the rights of
women and are most considerate toward them.
So close is the marital relationship that the Qur'an says of the
spouses: "They are clothing for you, and you for them" (Surat
al-Baqara: 187). In this verse, Allah reminds people that each spouse
has equal responsibilities. The word "clothing" stands for the
responsibility of guarding and protecting one another and also
suggests that men and women have complementary qualities.
Another verse states the importance of love and compassion in
marriage: "Among His Signs is that He created spouses for you of your
own kind, sothat you might find tranquillity in them. And He has
placed affection and compassion between you. There are certainly Signs
in that forpeople who reflect" (Surat ar-Rum: 21). Believers consider
their spouses to be gifts that Allah has given into their care, and
therefore value one another greatly. They show affection and
compassion when their spouse makes a mistake or falls short in some
way, and know that behaving according to the Qur'an will help them
overcome all difficulties and solve their problems. As a
result,marriage helps both spouses find contentment and peace.
With the phrase "you have been intimate withone another" (Surat
an-Nisa': 21), Allah proclaims the closeness and intimacy of married
life. The secret of this closeness, intimacy, and valuing of each
other is their intention to create an everlasting togetherness that
will extend into the Hereafter. True loyalty and love requires this
attitude. Since their love is neither selfish nor temporary, but
intended to be everlasting,they are completely loyal, close, honest,
and intimatewith one another.
Qur'an's morality forms the basis for a marital relationship based on
togetherness, one in which both parties fear and respect Allah and
follow His morality. In such a relationship, each person's loyalty,
faithfulness, love, sincerity,tolerance, and modesty complement and
support the other person. Such a marriage is stable and long-lasting.
The marriages of people without these qualities, onthe other hand, are
short-lived.
Islam considers marriage to be a comfort for women, for in it she
experiences love, respect, loyalty, and faithfulness in the best
possible way. She is always respected, valued, and honored. The
absence of any pride, superiority complex, and lies enables her to
find peace and contentment.
Being Protective of Women
By proclaiming "We send down in the Qur'an that which is a healing and
a mercy to the believers," (Surat al-Isra': 82) Allah states that
Islamic morality will always directpeople toward the good and that the
Qur'an's verses are a mercy for them. These verses, revealed to create
contentment and justice among people, guarantee the rights of women in
both their social and family lives. And, the verse "We bring you the
truth and the best of explanations" (Surat al-Furqan: 33) makes
clearthe fact that the Qur'an contains all of the knowledge needed to
findthe value, love, and respect that they deserve in every aspect of
their lives.
This is a great mercy, comfort, and gift from Allah for women as well.

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Sincerity and Sincere Advice by al-Imaam an-Nawawee

... eness and submissiveness) when doing so. To correctly reciteits
letters. To defend it from the misinterpretations of the people who
make tahreef (corruption and changes) and from the onslaught of those
who attack it. To believe in what is in it. To affirm its rulings.
That you learn its sciences and examples. That you take heed of its
warnings and ponder over its amazing matters. That you act upon those
things that are clear and that you submit to those which are not so
clear. That you seek after those matters which are general and
specific, abrogated and abrogating. To promulgate its sciences and to
call to it. All of this being sincerity to it. As regards sincerity to
Allaah'sMessenger - then it is: to testify to the truth that he was
sent with. To obey himin what he ordered and forbade. To aid and
assist him in life and in death. To be at enmity with those who are
his enemies. To align oneself with those that have allegiance to him.
To respect his rights and his honour. To revive his way and his
Sunnah. To spread his da'wah and his Sharee'ah. To expel any doubts
that are raised against it. To give ones full attention to the
sciences ofHadeeth. To gain understanding of its meaning and to call
to it. To have mildness and kindness in learning and teaching it. To
give due place and importance to it. To display correct manners when
reading it. To withhold from speaking about it without due knowledge.
To give due respect to its people because of their attachment to it.
To take on board its manners and conduct. To love the Ahlul-Bayt and
his Sahaabah. To avoid those who introduce bida' (innovations) into
his Sahaabah, and to avoid those who attack even a single one of his
Sahaabah. Sincerity to the leaders: It is to help them upon the truth.
To obey them in it. To order them with it. To remind and advise them,
with kindness and gentleness. To make them aware of what they are
heedless and neglectful of To help them fulfill those rights of the
Muslims that have not reached them yet.Not to rebel against them. To
enamour the hearts of the people with obedience to them. Al-Khattaabee
- rahimahullaah - says:"From sincerity to them is Prayer behind them,
Jihaadalong with them, to give the Zakaah to them and not to rebel
against them with the sword when injustice or bad treatment appears
from them. And that they are not praised with false praises and that
du'aa is made for their righteousness." All of this isbased upon the
fact that what is meant by the leader of the Muslims is ...

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Solution to inequality between men and women: the values of the Qur'an

In societies devoid of real justice, the inequality of women and men
is a serious social issue posing major problems. In many countries
around the world, women are often treated as second-class citizens and
even outcasts.Perceived as weak and protection-seeking beings,they are
often abused. For the same reason, they do not hold a role in society
that commands respect or authority.
In societies where such prejudices prevail, a woman with a
remarkablecareer in business life hardly finds acceptance. Generally,
women are regarded as people who lack self-confidence and
determination, and who have poor intellectual faculties. This
rationalization of a"woman-stereotype" in society wrongly serves as an
explanation for every mistake a woman makes. In reality, such mistakes
are not peculiar to womenbut are universal among human beings.
Among candidates applying for job vacancies,men are usually favored
over women, even if they possess exactly the same backgrounds,
intelligence and skills. This tendency explains why there are limited
opportunities available to women in business life.
On the other hand, the majority of women identify with this image
attributed to them. This identification makes them readily assume the
inferiorroles assigned to them in many societies.
Prejudices in social life towards gender differences have striking
consequences in underdeveloped countries.Let alone their entitlementto
education and work, they are even deprived of making their own
decisions about marriage. All sorts of women's personal decisions rest
either with their fathers orhusbands.
There is an on-going effortto provide solutions to these flawed
implementations only a few of which have been included here.
Associationsfounded to protect women's rights, concepts such as
freedom and equality or the feminist movement or seminars, panels and
discussions have not contributed much towards a workable solution. All
these efforts prove that these solutions inherently breed more
complications. This is a natural consequence since the real solution,
as in all other domains, is unique: adherence to the Qur'an.
In a society adhering to the Qur'an and the Sunnah, no prejudicial
distinction is made between the individuals ofa society whether
women,men, wealthy, poor, youngor old. Social standing, profession,
wealth, or gender do not make people enjoy particular privileges. The
good deedsone engages in and one's fear of Allah distinguish one, as
is alluded to in the verse "Take provision, but the best provision is
fear of Allah." (Surat al-Baqara: 197) In the Qur'an, people are not
classified prejudicially as men or women. Allah addresses both men and
women having faith in Him and engaging in gooddeeds. Allah stresses
the importance of living by the values He commands. In that respect,
being maleor female has no significance. Some of the verses stressing
this are asfollows:
The men and women of the believers are friends of one another. They
command what is right and forbid what is wrong and perform prayer and
give the alms, and obey Allah andHis Messenger. They are the people on
whom Allah will have mercy. Allah is Almighty, All-Wise. Allah has
promised the men and women of the believers Gardens with rivers
flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever, and fine
dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. And Allah's good pleasure is even
greater. That is the great victory. (Surat at-Tawba: 71-72)
Men and women who are Muslims, men and women who are believers, men
and women who are obedient, men and women who are truthful,men and
women who are steadfast, men and women who are humble, men and women
who give in charity, men and womenwho fast, men and women who guard
their private parts, men and women who remember Allah much: Allah has
prepared forgiveness for them and an immense reward. (Surat al-Ahzab:
35)
Anyone, male or female, who does right actions and is a believer, will
enter the Garden. They will not be wronged by so much as the tiniest
speck. (Surat an-Nisa': 124)
The Trouble Women Suffer in Social Life
In societies distant from religion, women encounter many difficulties,
and, in particular, those experienced after a divorce deserve special
mention. A divorce createsmany problems for a woman who has been
prevented from working by her husband and hencehas come to depend
economically upon him.
That the majority of women do not have a profession, that they are not
young enough to go to work or that they are not entitled to any social
rights make conditions hard for divorced women.

HADEES - ~

The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "If my Ummah bears
fifteen traits, tribulation will befallit." Someone asked, "What are
they, O Messenger of Allah?" He said, "When any gain is shared out
only among the rich, with no benefit to the poor; when atrust becomes
a means of making a profit; when paying Zakat becomes a burden; when a
man obeyshis wife and disobeys his mother; and treats his friend
kindly whilst shunning his father; when voices are raised in the
mosques; when the leader of a people is the worst of them; when people
treat a man with respect because they fear some evil he maydo; when
much wine is drunk; when men wear silk; when female singers and
musical instruments become popular; when the last ones of this Ummah
curse the first ones - then let them expect a red wind,or the earth to
swallow them, or to be transformedinto animals." [Tirmidhi]
This hadith lists some of the evils that will befall theUmmah in its
last days. Because of our committing these sins we will deserve to be
punished. It is scary to see how many of these sins are now rampant
amongst Muslims.
The first sin mentioned is that the wealthy will keep wealth among
themselves exclusively, not letting it circulate and benefit the poor.
Look at current tax laws and you will see this to be true. Another
manifestation of this sin is the invitation of rich relatives to
celebrations but not poor ones. This is also a way of keeping
goodthings among the rich only,as it excludes the poor from even
benefiting from a meal.
When people hold certain positions but only do their job when they are
bribed, this amounts to using a trust to make a profit. Holding a
position of responsibility is a trust/amanat, but we see politicians,
government servants and many others, instead bent on profiteering.
Another example of using a trust to make a profit is the practice of
banks loaning out to others on interest the money that people keep as
safekeeping with them.
The third trait mentioned in this hadith is that zakat will become a
burden. This is also evident today. How many people happily give
zakat, despite it being a purification of wealth and source of great
reward with Allah (subhana wa ta'ala)?
A man obeying his wife in preference to his mother is also a sin. This
is provided that neither of them is asking him to do something haraam
or that which compromises any other's rights. There is no obedience if
that obedience entails disobedience of Allah's prescribed rules and
laws.
Unfortunately, we also see among Muslims today that friends take
precedence over family, although rights through kinship are highly
stressed in Islam. We also see people raising their voices in mosques
in argumentation and quarrels. The worst of a people being the leader
of that nation also appears to be the case in many Muslimmajority
countries around the world. Consequently, people are afraid of the
evilof their leaders and despitetheir wickedness thus treatthem with
respect.
As for the last four traits: Many members of the Muslim Ummah are
gripped in the vice of drinking alcohol; many don't think much of the
sin of men wearing silk; female singers and music are entrenched in
the popular culture of Muslims;and some deviant sects also engage in
the repulsive sin of bad mouthing the first generation of Muslims.
We need to seriously repent and ask Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) to
saveus from the punishments that befall the sinful.

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ DON'T CONFUSE WITH AL-AQSA MOSQUE

DON'T CONFUSE WITH AL-AQSA MOSQUE

Whenever Mosque Al-Aqsa is mentioned in the media, it shows the
picture of Mosque (Dome of the Rock).
QUESTION COMES "WHY" ?
The main reason for that is the Zionist Conspiracy to erase from the
memory of Muslims worldwide, the true picture of Mosque Al-Aqsa.
Many Muslims and Non-Muslims publish the incorrect picture of
MosqueAl-Aqsa out of ignorance.
What is worse than this is that many Muslims today, display the
picture of the Dome of the Rock in their homes and offices, as it were
Mosque Al-Aqsa.
The real tragedy is that generations of Muslim children (as well as
many adults) around the world, are unable to differentiate between
Mosque Al-Aqsa and The Dome of the Rock.
What do you think is goingto happen if Mosque Al-Aqsa is destroyed and
removed from the present landscape.
Obviously, you might not expect much, since everyone will see the Dome
of the Rock still standing, unharmed.
People will incorrectly believe that nothing has changed and that
something else was destroyed.
What are you going to do NOW?
It is our duty now to clear up this misunderstandin g, especially for
our children because they are the future.
We have to carry out this duty even if we demonstrate and scream inthe
streets. We must help people understand the truth.
Mosque Al-Aqsa, where Messenger Muhammad (PBUH) led the prayers for
the other messengers.
"سبحان الذي أسرى بعبده ليلا من المسجد الحرام إلى المسجد الأقصى الذي
باركنا حوله لنريه من آياتنا ، إنه هـو السميـع البصيـر"
Glorified be He (Allâh). Whotook His slave (Muhammad SAW) for a
journey by nightfrom Al-Masjid-al-Ha râm tothe farthest mosque, the
neighborhood where of wehave blessed, in order that we might show of
our signs. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. Surah
Al-Isra'(17) verse:1
Now forward this to all, so as to inform them of the TRUTH.
وَقُلْ جَاء الْحَقُّ وَزَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ إِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوقًا
And say: 'Ttuth has come and Falsehood has vanished. Surely!
Falsehoodis ever bound to vanish.' Surah Al-Isra'(17) verse:81
Now forward this to all, so as to inform them of the TRUTH.
Did You Know About Al-Aqsa Mosque
• Masjid Al Aqsa was the second Masjid on earth
• It was built 40 years afterthe Ka'ba in Makkah
• Most scholars are of the opinion that Masjid Al Aqsa was first built
by Prophet Adam.
• Ibrahim (as) rebuilt the Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem as he and
Ismail rebuilt theKa'ba in Makkah.
• Prophet Daud (as) began the rebuilding of Masjid Al Aqsa.
• It was Prophet Sulayman (as) who finally completed the building of
Masjid Al Aqsa.
• Masjid Al Aqsa built by Sulayman (as) was destroyed in 587 BC by
Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon.
• The Jews call this same Masjid Al Aqsa built by Sulayman as their Temple.
• The Jews re-built their Temple on them same site in 167 BC but was
destroyed in 70 AD and Jews banished from Jerusalem.
• The site of Masjid Al Aqsa remained barren and was used as a rubbish
tip for nearly 600 years until the Great Khalifah Umar bin Khattab
liberated Jerusalem in 637/8 AD.
• The Khalifah Umar bin Khattab began the foundation of Masjid Al Aqsa
and a timber mosque was built.
• The Umayyad Khalifah, Abd' al Malik ibn Marwan in691/2 [72/73 AH]
began the construction of, Dome of the Rock - today this is the Golden
Domed Mosque.
• The al Buraq wall or Western Wall where Prophet Muhammad tied his
animal the Buraq on the night journey of al Isra is what the Jews call
the wailing wall.
• To Muslims it is the land or the Haram Sharif area which is most
holy and important.
• The Haram area of Al Aqsa has within it the Masjid Al Aqsa [Black
Domed Mosque] and Dome of the Rock [the Golden Domed Mosque].
• Israel occupied Masjid Al Aqsa in 1967.
• That, the fundamentalist Jews have made 100's of attempts to destroy
Al Aqsa since 1967 when theyoccupied it. A fire in 1967 started by
their help destroyed the 900 year oldMimbar installed by Slaudeen
Ayub, the Great Muslim Hero.
• That, the fundamentalist want to blow up and destroy Masjidul Al
Aqsa and replace it with a Jewish Temple.

HADEES - ~

At the end of the Battle of Yarmuk, the King of Rome began to ask his
defeated army: "Shame on you, tell me about those whom youfought. Are
they not men like yourselves?" They said,"Yes O King." He said,
"Whowas greater in number, you or them?" They said,"We are greater
than them in every place." He said,"Then why have you been defeated?"
An elder from their great heads said,"They have defeated us because
they stand to pray at night, they fast during the day, they fulfill
their oaths and they are just amongst themselves."
[Ibn Kathir's 'al-Bidayah wal-Nihayah']

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ What are some reasons for the animosity between Christians and Muslims?

Question: "What are some reasons for the animosity between Christians
and Muslims? Can Christians reconcile with Muslims?"
Answer: On September 11, 2001, the world entered the age of terror.
The terrorists wage cruel atrocities in the name of Islam. Christians
wonder how to respond to the threat. To their reproach, some fearfully
spurn all Muslims as terrorists. Others compromise truth to show
acceptance. Both approaches dishonor God.
Christians must understandtheir differences with Muslims so they can
respond with truth and love. First, let's prayerfully examine how to
overcome some of the initial barriers between Muslims and Christians.
1. Muslims are offended by Western secularism
As global technology shrinks the world, Muslims feel threatened by
Westernculture: immoral movies, pornography, immodest dress, vile
music, and rebellious teens. Western culture threatens the Islamic
faith, worldview, and lifestyle. They equate this Western culture with
Christianity.
Christian response : Befriend Muslims and explain how Western culture
is no longer Christian but secular. Further, not all who claim to be
Christians are true followers of Christ. Show by word and action an
example of a true Christian:"Keep your conduct amongthe Gentiles
honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may
see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation" (1 Peter
2:12).
2. Muslims are resentful of Western dominance
Some countries of the Westhave a history of colonialism and
interference, which Muslims resent. While some approve of the war on
terror, other Muslims bitterly object. Many also feel betrayed by the
West's"favoritism" of Israel, which displaced thousands of
Palestinians.
Christian response : Demonstrate genuine love and humility by prayer
andservice. Focus on Christ—not political controversies. God will one
day restore justice. In the meantime, He provides government leaders
to protect the good and punish the wrongdoer (Romans 13:1-7).
"Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate
with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but
give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible,
so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never
avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is
written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.' To the
contrary, 'if your enemy is hungry, feedhim; if he is thirsty, give
him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on
his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"
(Romans 12:16-21).
"Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know
that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be
quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring
evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant
them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may
escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do
his will" (2 Timothy 2:23-26).
3. Militant Muslims act onwar verses in the Qur'an
While many Muslims are peace-loving, others interpret the Qur'an as
giving them divine permission to convert or kill non-Muslims.
Christian response : Sadly,some Christians fearfully despise Muslims.
But the Lord gives the perfect neutralizer to fear and hatred: His
love.
"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18a).
"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.
Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell"(Matthew
10:28).
"But I say to you who hear,Love your enemies, do good to those who
hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you"
(Luke 6:27).
Jesus didn't promise His followers a life free of suffering. Instead,
He assured, "If the world hatesyou, know that it has hatedme before it
hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its
own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the
world,therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to
you: 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted
me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also
keep yours. But all these things they will do toyou on account of my
name, because they do not know him who sent me" (John 15:18-21).
While some misunderstandings can be cleared with Muslims, the main
offense is . . . Jesus Christ! (See 1 Peter 2:4-8.) The truth about
the Lord and Savior must not be compromised. Muslims reject God the
Father who sent His Son to die for sinners. Most deny both
thenecessity and historicity of Christ's death.

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ Types of Diseases That Attack the Heartand Their Cure

... both are mentioned in the Qur'an. Allah says about the disease of
doubt: "In their hearts is a disease (of doubt and hypocrisy) and
Allah has increased their disease." (2:10) And He said: "...and that
those in whose hearts is a disease (of hypocrisy) and the disbelievers
may say: 'What Allah intends by this (curious) example?'" (74:31)
Allah says concerning those who refuse to make the Qur'an and Sunnah
the basis of their judgments: "And when they are called to Allah
(i.e., His Words, the Qur'an) and His Messenger, to judge between
them, lo!a party of them refuses (to come) and turns away. But if the
truth is on their side, they come to him willingly with submission. Is
there a disease in their hearts? Or do they doubt or fear lest Allah
and His Messenger should wrong them in judgement? Nay, it is they
themselves who are the Dhalimoon (polytheists, hypocrites and
wrongdoers)." (24:48-50) This is the disease of doubtand error. Also,
Allah says about desire and lust, adultery in this case: "O wives of
the Prophet! You are not likely any other women. If you keep your duty
(to Allah), then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose hearts is a
disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire for adultery) should be moved
with desire..." (33:32) ... Providing proper remedies for ailments of
the heart (referring to spiritual and emotional ailments) only occurs
at thehands of the Prophets, alaihim as salam, and Messengers of
Allah. The heart becomes well when it acquires knowledge of itsLord
and Creator and in His Names, Attributes, Actions and Commandments.
The heart also becomes well when it prefers acquiring Allah's Pleasure
and preferswhat He likes, all the while avoiding His prohibitions and
what might lead to Hisdispleasure. There is no life,health, or
wellbeing for theheart except by this method, which only the Me...

ISLAMIC ARTICLE :- ~ The Qur'an addresses men and women in the same manner

Every society knows all of the traditional arguments about women's
ideal role and place. Their social status and importance in the
family, whether or notthey should work, and other social issues have
been discussed seemingly forever. For Muslims, theseissues were
settled by the Qur'an: Men and women are equal. The facts that men and
women have different physical builds and that women are generally
weaker than men are irrelevant and cannot be used to reduce women's
value.
What truly matters in Islamic morality is not whether someone is male
or female, but whether or not he or she is a believer who fears and
respects Allah. Each believer is expected to strive to live by the
Qur'an's morality, for the results of this struggle are what Allah
values and will measure inthe Hereafter. Allah revealsthe qualities
that all Muslims, male or female, should have:
The men and women of the believers are friends of one another. They
command what is right and forbid what is wrong, keep up prayer and
give the alms [ zakat ], and obey Allah and HisMessenger. They are the
people on whom Allah will have mercy. Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.
(Surat at-Tawba: 71)
As Allah reveals, all Muslims, regardless of their gender, have the
same responsibilities: to worship Allah, live according to the
Qur'an's morality, command good and prevent evil, and abide by the
Qur'an's rules.Allah promises everyone who fears and respects
thelimits that He has established for humanity that He will give them
the ability to distinguish right from wrong:
O you who believe! If you have fear of [and respect] Allah, He will
give you discrimination, erase your bad actions, and forgive you.
Allah's favor is indeed immense. (Surat al-Anfal:29)
Any man or woman who acts on the impulses of theintellect derived from
belief can achieve success in many areas. This depends on their will,
motivation, and persistence. Believers never rest on their laurels,
for it is part of Islamic morality to always strive to be more
intelligent, talented, responsible, and virtuous, as well as to seekto
always improve upon their character. Allah reveals that believers
prayto Him for a character thatwill make them role models for those
around them:
Those who say: "Our Lord, give us joy in our wives and children, and
make us a good examplefor those who guard against evil. " (Surat
al-Furqan: 74)
Islam states that men and women are totally equal. For both of them,
it all depends on their ability toexceed what is expected of them by
realizing the full potential of their character and personality, and
by fulfilling their responsibilities. For this reason, believing women
do not struggle for equality with men, but exert themselves in the
race to do good, defined inthe Qur'an as the effort to win Allah's
good pleasure. For this end, they race to become the person most loved
by Allah so that theymay win His good pleasure and be the nearest to
Him. Allah reveals that these efforts determine the Muslim's
superiority over others in this life as well as in the Hereafter:
Such people are truly racing toward good things, and they are the
first to reach them. (Surat al-Mu'minun: 61)
Then We made Our chosen servants inherit the Book. But some of them
wrong themselves,some are ambivalent, and some outdo each other in
good by Allah's permission. That is the great favor. (Surah Fatir: 32)
The equality between menand women is also seen inthe fact that Allah
gives them equal rights in this world:
We made everything on Earth adornment for it sothat We could test them
to see whose actions arethe best. (Surat al-Kahf: 7)
Every soul will taste death. We test you with both good and evil as a
trial. And you will be returned to Us. (Surat al-Anbiya': 35)
In the above verses, Allah reveals that He tests men and women so that
they can show who is better. Inanother verse, He says that He will
test men and women with various trials until the day they die, and
that those who show patience will be rewarded with His mercy:
We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger, as well as
loss of wealth, life, and fruits. But give good news to the steadfast.
(Surat al-Baqara: 155)
Allah gave each man and woman a fixed number of years, holds them both
responsible for their choices, gave them a senseof right and wrong,
and made their base instincts and Satan their enemies. And whoever
shows strength of character and works for good in the face of these
realities here on Earth will receive the best rewards from Allah in
bothworlds: